Polson senior news for March 23, 2022
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POLSON — I am madder than a March hare, according to my grandmother. March Madness is what they call this time of year when 64 college basketball teams vie for the National Championship. All that a team has to do is win six games in a row. That team and their fans will be very happy. The other 63 teams will be mad. The craziness ends April 4.
The shortest player in this tournament is 5’7” tall (Arkansas); that is just a foot shorter than the average player. The tallest is 7’4” (Purdue). He is 9” taller than average. I’m 5’7” tall and I can’t watch my favorite shows because of all this madness.
April Fool Day is the first of April. Pranksters engage in practical jokes that are clever, witty and harmless to the victim. Trust no one on this day, including politicians. Trust your elders, who are hopefully wise enough not to participate in such foolishness.
Tax assistance by trained personnel is available for free at the Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays through April 14. Call ahead for a shorter wait time. Bring your tax stuff.
Volunteer drivers for lunch delivery to shut-ins are also needed. As little as one day a week for about 2 hours. We will train and assist you in learning the routes. You can work any day of the week, on a regular basis or as a substitute.
Call us at 406-883-4735, email us at polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us at 504 3rd 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 $5.00.
Activities: We are having a raffle to win a beautifully crafted, crocheted queen or king bed spread. Tickets are on sale at the Senior Center; $1.00 each or six tickets for $5.00.
Exercise for mobility: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Bridge: Postponed
Mahjong: Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. (multiple tables)
Pinochle: Thursday, 12:30 p.m. (earlier or later if you wish). We play 3, 4, or 5 players per table.
Bingo: Friday, 7:00 p.m. Lots of fun, prizes, snacks.
Hearing clinic: Every third Thursday (March 10) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Veteran’s rep: The first Friday (April 1) and third Tuesday (March 15) from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Pool: Come in with a friend and practice for fun and bragging rights. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. We have purchased a new cover for the table. Now the bumpers and felt need replacement. Anyone out there who can refer us to a skilled table repairman?
Miscellaneous: We have mornings open for small groups. We have Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons available for use of the smaller meeting room. Main hall use is by reservation but is open most days as long as scheduled events are not disrupted.
MENU (subject to change):
- Thursday, March 24: Polish weiners, tots, creamed peas, sauerkraut salad, banana bread
- Friday, March 25: Traditional dinner for lunch – roast turkey with all the fixin’s, birthday cake. Coupon worth $5.00 presented to each person dining who was born in March.
- Monday, March 28: Turkey noodle soup, muffin, pea salad, peaches
- Tuesday, March 29: Baked fish, jo-jos, buttered beets, green salad, key lime pie
- Wednesday, March 30: Sweet and sour meatballs, noodles, stir-fried veggies, coleslaw, oranges
- Thursday, March 31: Hot turkey sandwich, whipped potatoes, carrots, three-bean salad, poke cake
- Friday, April 1: Filet mignon, potage du jour, braise de asparage, chocolate mousse
