Talk of The Towne Wheels for Meals Poker Run

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”767″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The 11th annual Orange Senior Center Wheels for Meals Poker Run, which includes lunch and a live band celebration, attracts a wide assortment of people–from the young and old, to motorcyclists and those who prefer to be spectators. This year’s festivities on Sunday, October 9th offer something for everyone. Held to support the Senior Center’s many programs, including Meals on Wheels which delivers food to homebound residents throughout Orange, the Poker Run is open to anyone, including motorcycle riders and those who wish to just enjoy the barbecue and band. “There’s a lot to like about the event,” says Mike Rowe, a driver for Meals on Wheels and a Senior Center board member. “Besides the Poker Run, the celebration includes great food and dancing to nostalgic rock and roll played by the group Anonymous. There’s also a wide variety of vendors on hand selling everything from jewelry to custom stained glass. And people enjoy seeing the motorcycles and asking the riders questions.” Fun surprises often occur at the Poker Run, says Rich Alarcon, a Senior Center board member, who co–founded the ride. “At the post–ride celebration three years ago, a couple got married, and we all enjoyed their wedding cake.” While the ride is a successful yearly event, the coordinators would like to increase participation, including adding a motor scooter route. “The Senior Center would love to attract more riders to support our many services,” says ride co–founder and board member Bill Cathcart. “The fact is that as the baby boomer generation ages, more and more people are becoming seniors. The Center provides many important services to the community, including a location for seniors to spend time together and participate in activities such as yoga classes and social events such as dances.” The Poker Run will be held from 9 am to 3 pm. After checking in at the Senior Center, riders will obtain directions for the route and take a 70 to 100 mile ride, stopping to pick up poker cards. Around noon they’ll arrive back at the Senior Center to enjoy the barbecue and band. Prizes are given for the highest and lowest poker hands. Ticket prices range from $10 to $30, depending on the level of participation. Visit the Senior Center at 170 S. Olive St. in Old Towne for tickets, or go to Wheels4MealsPokerRun.EventBrite.com. For more information about the Senior Center, visit OrangeSeniorCenter.org

CALLING ALL VETERANS! On Sunday, October 9th, starting at 9:00 a.m., the Orange Senior Center is having it’s annual Wheels for Meals Poker Run. A friend of the Center has offered to sponsor the registration fee of $20.00 each for the first 100 veterans that come to the event, so they can ride free! Bikers will start and end at the Orange Senior Center, 170 S. Olive St., Orange, CA. They will ride a 70–mile course set up with check points where they will pick up cards to make up a poker hand. The best hand will win a great prize! They will also have a catered lunch ($10.00 ea), live music, vendor booths, and raffle prizes after the ride. Even if you don’t have a bike, you’re invited to come for the lunch and prizes!! We are proud to be honoring our veterans for a very good cause! For more information, go to our webite at OrangeSeniorCenter.org or call the office Mon – Fri 8 to 4 at (714) 538-9633 and ask for Pam Scholten.

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