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Retirement in Jefferson County
 
Senior Center
  Jefferson County has been selected by many sources over the past decade as one of the best places to retire in the country. Quality of life, over 300 days a year of sunshine, low taxes and affordability cost of land and housing are just a few of the reasons noted. Jefferson County is the home of a broad range of outdoor recreation opportunities including; whitewater rafting, water skiing, fishing, golf, hiking and mountaineering and rock hounding in the desert plateaus around Madras and the mountain wilderness areas of Camp Sherman and Metolius Recreation Areas

Senior Services:
Many services are offered for senior citizens by Central Oregon Council on Aging (COCOA) at the Jefferson County Senior Center located at 860 SW Madison in Madras. COCOA Coordinator can be reached at the senior center from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday at (541) 475-6494.

Jefferson County Senior Meals:
COCOA provides a hot meal program for seniors at noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and serves Meals On Wheels daily. Other services include information and referral for local senior services, social and recreational activities, educational classes of interest to seniors, a legal assistance program and in-home care assistance.

Jefferson County Senior Center Activities:
Monday is "Fun Day" from 10 am to 4 pm. Line dancing Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 10 am. The Seniors of Jefferson County hold a potluck at noon on the second Thursday of the month, along with other activities. There is a monthly sing-a-long on a Tuesday at 11:30 am, just prior to the luncheon. Wednesday & Friday free exercise classes are offered at 10:30 am. Thursdays offer a chance to play card at 1pm. American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) potluck the third Thursday of the month, with bingo at 12:30pm. AARP pinochle, is open to all players, at 7 pm on Thursday.

Jefferson County Senior Center Dial-A-Ride:
Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, local runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday, van goes to Bend 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For further information on senior services in Jefferson County, contact Jeanne Fifield at (541) 475-6494.

Crooked River Ranch Senior Center - PO Box 1514, Crooked River Ranch, OR 97760 (541) 923-0839
Seniors meet for a pot luck lunch each Thursday at the Old Ranch House/Senior Center (541-504-8236) from 10:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Other activities include Bingo on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m. For more information, call Shirley Hanken at 541-548-1513. A monthly seniors activity calendar is posted at the Crooked River Ranch Trading Post.

CRR Ride-A-Van Transportation:
The CRR Senior Group is sponsoring a dial-a-ride van service on the ranch. This service is for seniors age 50 and over (and their spouses, regardless of age), and the disabled of any age. Persons under the age of 50 may also ride the van on a space available basis. The van will take riders from Crooked River Ranch to Terrebonne and Redmond areas; for medical appointments, shopping, etc.; and back. Passengers are requested to phone the CRR ranch administration office, 548-8939, at least 24 hours in advance to schedule a ride. Hours of service will be from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Tuesday only (Additional days will be added in the future as the demand increases).

Medical appointments and emergencies have the highest priority. Take advantage of this low cost service and leave the driving to us. For additional information or to schedule a ride, please call the CRR ranch administration office 548-8939 or Jay Powell at 504-9270.

Volunteer drivers and people with automotive maintenance skills are needed to make this project a success. If interested call Jay Powell, 504-9270

Jefferson County AARP Noon - 3rd Tuesday
Madras Senior Center
860 SW Madison, St.
Madras, OR 97741
541-475-6494

Emergency Services:
911

Jefferson County Fire Dept:
541-475-7274 (Madras & Metolius)
541-546-2112 (Culver)

Jefferson County Emergency Medical Services:
541-475-7476

Warm Springs Fire & Safety:
541-553-1634

Crooked River Ranch Fire Dept.:
541-923-6676

Jefferson County Sheriff Dept.:
541-475-2201

Mountain View Hospital:
470 NE "A" St., Madras, OR 97741
541-475-3882

Central Oregon Community Hospital:
1253 N. Canal Blvd., Redmond, OR 97756
541-548-9356

St. Charles Medical Center:
2500 NE Neff Rd, Bend, OR 97701
541-382-4321

Pioneer Memorial Hospital:
1201 N Elm, Prineville, OR 97754
541-447-6254

For more information check out the following Links:
Central Oregon Council on Aging
Active Retirement Living
Guide to Retirement Living
Senior & Disabled Services

Jefferson County Senior Center


Senior Center

East Casade Living Center

East Cascade Living Center

East Cascade Living Center

 

 

 

 

 
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