Polson seniors for Feb. 23, 2022
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POLSON — We serve the senior citizens of the Polson area and beyond. Our organization is committed to serving citizens in their “golden years.” It sure sounds better than “graying” or “sagging years!”
March is named after Mars, protector of Rome; deity of war and in the earlier calendars the first month of the year, but during the Julien calendar the months of January and February were added. I’m thinking of the old adage “in like a lion and out like a lamb” as a folk description of March weather patterns. Whatever the weather, just wait five minutes and it will change. The first day of spring in Montana, is March 20 this year; but if you live in Australia, it’s the first day of fall.
Tax assistance by trained personnel is available for free at the Polson Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays through April 14. Call for a reservation to alleviate wait times.
Call us at 406-883-4735, email us at: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us at 504 Third Ave. E. We are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays for $5. We also deliver to shut-ins.
Individuals and small groups are always welcome to lounge, work puzzles, read, learn card or board games, billiards, etc. Coffee, tea and cookies are available. Our activities are a great way to meet old friends and create new friendships. A small meeting room is available by reservation at no charge. The big hall is available for larger gatherings, with a fee and deposit.
Activities: We are having a raffle to win a beautifully crafted, crocheted queen or king bed spread. Tickets are on sale at the Polson Senior Center for $1 each or six tickets for $5.
— Exercise for mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
— Bridge: Tuesdays and 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. (earlier or later if you wish). We play 3, 4, or 5 players per table. We also teach.
— Bingo: Fridays, 7 p.m. We had 28 players last Friday. Lots of fun, prizes, snacks, and a chance to yell that special word as loud as you can.
— Hearing clinic: Every third Thursday of each month - (March 10) from 10 a.m.- noon
— Veterans’ rep: The first Friday of each month - (March 4) and third Tuesday of each month -(March 15) from 10 a.m.-noon
— Pool: Come in with a friend and practice for fun and bragging rights. Open table during business hours.
Menu:
— Thursday, Feb. 24: chili dog, cheese and onion on the side, corn, green salad, cookie
— Friday, Feb. 25: dinner for lunch – baked ham, au gratin potatoes, peas, pretzel salad, birthday cake
— Monday, Feb. 28: potato soup, cheesy bread, classy fruit salad, ‘poke’ cake
— Tuesday, March 1: lasagna, garlic bread, corn, green salad, dump cake
— Wednesday, March 2: chicken Alfredo, with noodles, mixed veggies, cinnamon apples, fruit Jell-O, cookie
