About Us
Mission:
Seek out and unite mature adults in friendly fellowship to create and support educational, recreational, economic and community service programs, and enable people to work together for their own wellness, interest and enjoyment.
Richland Community Center
500 Amon Park Dr, Richland, WA 99352
That means developing social, educational, and strategic opportunities of all kinds to help people avoid isolation and maintain psychological and physical health. Empowering seniors, their adult children, and their families to become informed about common issues and challenges associated with aging.
The RSA works with individuals, existing retirement communities, other non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies to develop programs and activities serving needs today while building a roadmap for the future.
The RSA currently sponsors the following regularly scheduled activities and initiatives:
3rd Thursday Educational series, presenting talks by subject matter experts on wide array of topical issues and subjects.
3rd Friday Dances at the Richland Community Center.
3rd Friday Potluck dinners offering people to renew existing friendships and develop new ones.
Monthly/Quarterly trips and tours to places of interest.
Seminar programs developed in association with local senior-oriented businesses to inform seniors and their adult children.
The Sound Barrier Initiative (SBI) to assist qualified seniors in the purchase of hearing aids.
Travel Scholarship Fund enabling financially restricted seniors to participate in RSA travel events.
Tri-Cities Scholarship for Geriatric Studies $25,000 endowment established with Washington State University to provide scholarship support to nursing students with a commitment to geriatric service.
These are only a few examples of how the RSA is pursuing fulfillment of its mission. You are encouraged to become a Member and add your personality, skills and expertise while having fun in the process. You will find additional information throughout this website. Everything ranging from a calendar of events, a photo gallery, contact information, links to other important websites, and much more! Browse the site and be sure to check back often as frequent updates will be made!