Friendship Brigade

05/04/2026

Are you prepared for the unexpected? Join Center 50+ for this popular and fast-paced interactive session designed specifically for you, your family, and loved ones. This signature workshop covers all the essentials. We’ll fortify you with refreshments and have plenty of demos to make the learning fun and accessible for everyone.

What You’ll Learn:
• How to Build a Personalized Emergency Kit (Go Bag)
• Creating and Storing Documents
• Creating a Communication and Evacuation Plan
• Local Emergency Alerts and Resources

Date: May 8th
Time: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Cost: FREE
Location: Center 50+, Salem
Registration is FREE: Call 503-588-6303

04/23/2026

Join us to become a Friendly Caller volunteer, or if you are in need of a Friendly Caller yourself or know someone who is - let's connect!

Friendly Caller means:
Companionship: Our trained volunteers make meaningful phone calls to provide friendship and support.
Why It Matters: Combat isolation and loneliness, provide positive support, and embrace aging as a journey of living a Life on Purpose through the power of engaging conversations.

Spanish speakers are encouraged to join our community.
Contact us to learn more about how you volunteer or find a Friendly Caller. Center 50+ directly: 503-588-6303

04/07/2026

The Friendship Brigade program’s Canine Corps is looking for more volunteers. Our mission is to help minimize feelings of loneliness and isolation among Salem’s seniors. A bonus is that you get to meet new people, do something fun with your dog, and you can talk a lot about your dog, and nobody minds! A dog’s temperament, training, and handler attentiveness are key factors here. Dogs must love people, be calm and be comfortable in new settings. They need to have basic training and acceptable public behaviors and be responsive to basic commands. Contact us on how to get started as a volunteer. Center 50+: 503-588-6303
Connect50plus@cityofsalem.net

01/21/2026

THIS SATURDAY! Join Center 50+ for what promises to be a great event! Hope to see you there!

First ticket is free - second ticket is $10. It is never too late or early to plan your next chapter. Open to all ages that want to enter their retirement years well prepared! Or if you are a senior that wants to turn your retirement around- this is for you! Get your free ticket today at C50 . See you January 24th.

01/15/2026

Thank you to all our volunteer Card Makers for making beautiful cards! 2025 was a great year of creating and giving cards to seniors in need throughout the Salem and Keizer area.

Would you believe they meet once a month for 2 hours and created an estimated 5,000+ cards for various holidays, occasions, or just beautiful designs for distribution in 2025! WOW!

01/09/2026

Want to see where the Connection Kitchen & WOW Van will be next? Check out our January schedule! 🤩📅The Connection Kitchen is a mobile meal program bringing seniors hot nutritious meals and activities. Are you living in a mobile home park or 55+ apartment complex and want a visit from the Connection Kitchen and Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van - our mobile senior center? Give us a call! 503-588-6303

01/09/2026

12/30/2025

Thank you to all our volunteer Canine Corps teams for visiting Center 50+ seniors and local facilities in 2025.

12/19/2025

Holiday Sip & Share
Celebrating Connection Through Gratitude and Storytelling
Friday, December 26th
10 AM – 11:30 AM

Enjoy warm coffee, cider, and donuts while we delve into the themes of gratitude and the transformative power of storytelling. Recent research shows that storytelling not only enriches our lives but also serves as a powerful strategy for enhancing mental and physical well-being.
By sharing our stories, we foster deeper relationships, improve our overall health, and create a supportive community. We welcome participants from all generations to join us in this celebration of connection and well-being.

RSVP today! Call 503-588-6303

12/16/2025

What a wonderful group of volunteers who joined our bus tour to visit partner facilities! We went caroling, provided smiles, cheer, gifts and handmade cards. We were out Monday and Tuesday, yet still have two more days of spreading holiday cheer! Thank you everyone!

12/09/2025

🎁 Spread the Joy of Friendship This Holiday Season! 🎄
Visit friendsofcenter50plus.com today to donate to our Friendship Box campaign!

Your gift—whether it's $25, $50, or $100—can make a real difference for seniors who may be feeling lonely or disconnected from the spirit of the season this time of year.

Each Friendship Box is packed with thoughtful items and a heartfelt message, bringing joy and connection to those in need. Let’s brighten their holiday experience together! ❤️

10/13/2025

THIS WEDNESDAY! Autumn Mocktails & The Topic of Ageism In honor of Ageism Awareness Month, the Villages Network invites you to a special Generations Sip & Share event. We will explore the important theme of ageism while celebrating community, connection, and awareness with our friends from Willamette University!

Wednesday, October 15th
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Center 50+
Call 503-588-6303 to RSVP