Union County Senior Centers Offer Lunches Jan. 29 Through Feb. 4

Senior centers across Union County and nearby communities are offering weekday public lunches the week of Jan. 29–Feb. 4, with daily menus, suggested donations and set prices aimed at keeping meals accessible for older residents.

La Grande’s Union County Senior Center at 1504 N. Albany St. will serve lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Menu items include chicken florentine (Thursday, Jan. 29), a fish sandwich (Friday, Jan. 30), chicken strips (Monday, Feb. 2), tamale pie (Tuesday, Feb. 3) and spaghetti and meatballs (Wednesday, Feb. 4). The center lists a suggested $5 donation for seniors and a $10 charge for others. For details call (541) 963-7532.

Baker County Senior Center at 2810 Cedar St. in Baker City will host public luncheons from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Meals this week include sweet and sour chicken (Thursday, Jan. 29), lasagna (Friday, Jan. 30), Mandarin chicken (Monday, Feb. 2), tuna casserole (Tuesday, Feb. 3) and orange glazed chicken (Wednesday, Feb. 4). The center lists a suggested $6 donation for seniors and volunteers, $8.50 for adults and teens, and $6 for children 12 and under. Call (541) 523-6591 for more information.

Two Wallowa County sites are offering meals: Enterprise, 702 NW First St., at 11:30 a.m., and Wallowa, 204 E. Second St., at noon. Menus include grilled cheese (Friday, Jan. 30), macaroni and cheese (Monday, Feb. 2) and chicken fajita (Wednesday, Feb. 4). Suggested donations are $5 for seniors and volunteers; adults and teens are listed at $12.50 and children 12 and under at $5. Contact (541) 426-3840 or (541) 886-8971.

The Monument Senior Center at 269 Main St. will serve lunch at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 3, offering chicken wings and JoJo’s (JoJo’s typically refers to potato wedges). The listing shows costs of $6 for seniors and "$7 for ages 60 and under," a phrasing that appears inverted and may require clarification; call (541) 934-2700 before visiting.

In Pendleton, Peace Lutheran Church at 210 NW Ninth St. will host a baked potato bar during a 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. event on Tuesday, Feb. 3. "Free meal at 11:30 a.m. for ages 55-plus; games and activities." The church’s phone number is (541) 379-5981 and the event is promoted on the congregation’s social media page.

A listing from the same week a year earlier shows different donation levels at Baker County Senior Center, illustrating year‑to‑year variation in suggested contributions. That prior week listed a $5 donation for people 60 and older and $7.50 for those under 60, compared with this week’s $6 suggested donation for seniors and volunteers and higher set prices for other age groups.

Public meal programs remain an important local safety-net and social hub for older residents. Because some entries use phrasing such as "suggested donation" while others list firm costs, and a few age-range lines read ambiguously, callers should confirm prices and serving details before arriving. Centers provided phone numbers for last-minute changes, and volunteers and civic groups frequently staff these sites, keeping community meals running.