Polson seniors for Jan. 26, 2022
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POLSON — Tax season is upon us. Free tax filing services for seniors are available starting on Feb. 3 and then every Monday and Thursday thru April 14. Call for an appointment, or drop in for more information. Tax assistants are available at the center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Bring all tax information with you. Kleenex is available at no charge. Masks are always strongly recommended.
Activities
(Notice: All persons regularly attending recreational activities at the center are asked to “voluntarily” support our organization by purchasing a yearly membership card for $15. The dues year runs through Aug. 31. Financial assistance is available. Again, membership is not required for participation. $15 for a year of activities; within a safe and comfortable space is such a deal.)
Pool: Thanks to the volunteers that stepped forward to repair cue sticks and shuffle some furniture around to provide the tools and space we need to resurrect the pool table to its respectful place at our center. Come in and practice for potential weekly free and open daytime pool tournaments for those 50 plus (younger if supervised by a parent or grandparent). The rules are to play nice and ensure fun for everyone on our cold winter days. Bring a friend and come on down for a few games. Organized weekly pool games will be scheduled based on interest. Practice playing pool from 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. weekdays. Come in early to practice, then join us for lunch.
Exercise for mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30–11:30 a.m. (low impact; seated if desired)
Bridge: Tuesdays, Fridays – postponed - call the center or come in to place your name on the players list
Mahjong: Wednesdays 12:30 p.m. (multiple tables)
Pinochle: Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. We play 3, 4, or 5 players per table. Advice is available, but not recommended.
Bingo: Fridays 7p.m.
Other events
Hearing clinic: third Thursday of each month (Jan. 20) from 10 a.m.-noon
Veterans’ representative: first Friday of each month (Feb. 4) and third Tuesday of each month (Feb. 15) from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Menu:
— Wednesday, Jan. 26: chicken bake, dressing, mixed veggies, cranberry salad, lemon pudding
— Thursday, Jan. 27: Polish hot dog, (not made with dog, but enjoyed by dogs) macaroni with cheese, corn, sauerkraut salad, brownie and a polka
— Friday, Jan. 28: traditional dinner for lunch – roast beef, potatoes and gravy, green beans, peach and pretzel salad, birthday cake (no gifts, please)
— Monday, Jan. 31: beef noodle soup, roll, green salad, dump cake
— Tuesday, Feb. 1: Goulash, French bread, creamed corn, green salad, pudding
— Wednesday, Feb. 2: Groundhog Day (“tu bo shu ri” in Chinese) - chow mien with noodles, fruity Jell-O, lemon bars And no, we are not serving ground hog, we save that for Polish sausage (see Jan. 27 menu), or biscuits and gravy. And yes, there will be six more weeks of winter, or maybe more. We live in Montana, don’t we?
We are located at 504 Third Ave. E, and open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays for $5. Dine-in, take-out, and delivery to a shut-in are available. Individuals and small groups are always welcome to lounge, work puzzles, read, learn how to cheat at cards or board games, billiards, etc. Coffee, tea and cookies are available (the cook told me to stop eating all the cookies) Our activities are a great way to meet old friends and create new friendships. Call us with your questions at 406-883-4735, or email us at: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com.
