RSVP matches a senior volunteer's talents and interests with the right activity. People from all walks of life contribute their skills, knowledge and time to worthwhile community efforts. Enjoy an active retirement lifestyle while helping others. RSVP is open to people 55 and older, retired or semi-retired. A wide range of volunteer opportunities are available. Call (360) 696-8221 or visit their office in the Luepke Senior Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.


Foster Grandparents are positive role models who work in schools and at non-profit agencies throughout Clark County. Grandparents are low-income seniors, age 60+ who volunteer 20 hours per week and receive a tax-exempt stipend of $2.45 per hour. The seniors work one-on-one with children at risk, providing them with the hugs and encouragement they need to succeed. Call (360) 735-8880, Their office is located at Luepke Senior Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd.


SNAP lunches provides a hot, nutritious mid-day meal and an opportunity for friends old and new to meet. Donations are accepted for meals, but no one is refused services due to lack of funds. Locations are:

• VANCOUVER: Luepke Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd., 696-8202. Lunch served Monday through Friday
• WASHOUGAL: Washougal Community Center, 1681 C Street, 835-8321. Lunch served Monday through Thursday
• YACOLT: St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 200 W Jones Street, 759-4432. Lunch served Monday
• RIDGEFIELD: Ridgefield Community Center, 210 N Main Avenue, 759-4432. Lunch served Tuesday
• BATTLE GROUND: Senior Citizens Center, 116 NE 3rd Avenue, 759-4432. Lunch served Wednesday
• LA CENTER: LaCenter Community Center, 1000 E 4th Street, 759-4432. Lunch served Thursday
• FIVE CORNERS: Five Corners Baptist Church, 696-8076. Lunch served Monday, Wednesday, Friday
• ETHNIC SITE: RLDS Church, 4805 NE 15 Avenue, Vancouver, 696-8076. Lunch served third Thursday of each month
  Meals on Wheels
  
  Meals on Wheels provides nutritionally balanced meals for homebound elderly people in Clark County. It is targeted at people 60 and over who are unable to leave their home without assistance. Donations and food stamps are accepted. No one is refused service due to lack of funds. Delivered by volunteers. Special diets are accommodated. Call 696-8076 for information or to volunteer.
  
  
  Senior Enrichment Program
  
  Senior Enrichment Program serves over 100,000 Vancouver and Clark County seniors who enjoy enrichment activities offered at the Luepke Senior Center, 1009 E. McLoughlin Blvd. Seniors enjoy hiking, dancing, exercising, playing games, and learning new skills in classes and seminars. They socialize at holiday parties and special events geared just for them. Look for this season's senior enrichment opportunities in the Parks and Recreation quarterly catalog.
  
  
  Senior Trip Program
  
  The Senior Trip Program offers organized day trips and overnight excursions for people 50 and older. A wide selection of day trips is available, from the Portland Museum of Art to the Oregon Coast. Overnight trips range from an overnight stay in the Northwest to cruises or European travel. Monthly informational Trip Fairs are held from 9:30 a.m. to noon at Marshall Center on the second Wednesday of the month. More detailed information on current trips is available in The Senior Messenger newspaper (360 696-8077) and at the Senior Messenger web page:
  
  www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/seniormessenger/trips.htm. Call 696-8236 to register for trips. Volunteer trip escorts and drivers are needed.