Polson seniors for Aug. 23
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POLSON — The Polson Senior Center is looking for help in the Kitchen. Come in for an application.
The annual meeting of the Polson Senior Center, Inc. will be held on Friday, Aug. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at the center. We need your input at this meeting. The agenda will include the Annual Report, the nomination and election of officers and board of directors, and any old or new business. We are seeking two members to serve one -year terms on the board of directors. You must be present at the annual meeting or sign a consent form indicating your willingness to accept a nomination.
Volunteer drivers needed to deliver lunch on wheels. Pick your day. Begin at 10:30 a.m. and finish in about an hour Monday-Friday.
Fresh fruits and vegetables are continuing to flow into the Senior Center. We are using everything we can get from local growers to help keep our food costs down. Fresh home-grown foods are always the best.
Flu and/or pneumonia shots are free with Medicare card at the Senior Center on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon.
An AARP Driver Class (no test!) will keep you current on safety for aging drivers. Come to the class on Sept. 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Polson Senior Center. This class is mostly a video presentation with a written booklet and a class leader to reply to questions and give answers. This class is $25 with discounts for AARP Members. The State of Montana offers substantial discounts on your car insurance if you complete this course. Renewable every three years.
Activities
Bingo: Thanks to all who support our center by playing bingo. We have seen a higher number of players in recent months, and now have a brand-new bingo ball machine thanks to your continued support including generous donations from some of our players. See you on Friday. Remember there is a $100 payout. Bingo games are played on Fridays at 7 p.m. “Playing Card” bingo is played on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
Exercise: low impact - Mondays- Wednesdays- Fridays at 10:30–11:30 a.m. This is a free informal video-assisted self-guidance class.
Pinochle: Thursday: noon to three. Free cookies, coffee, new players welcome.
Pool: open table from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays
Veterans’ Rep: first Friday (Sept. 1) and third Tuesday (Sept. 19) of each month – 10 a.m.-noon
Menu (subject to change): A suggested donation of $5 will help support the nutrition program. Meals served from 11:4 5a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sit-down or take-out; call before 10 a.m. for delivery.
— Thursday, Aug. 24: pigs in a blanket, potato wedges, coleslaw, cookies
— Friday, Aug. 25: annual meeting at 11:30a.m. – birthday lunch honoring members born in August served at noon- baked ham, baked sweet potatoes, mixed veggies pineapple salad, cake - Our membership drive starts now!
— Monday, Aug. 28: cheesy potato soup, bread, fruit salad, chocolate pudding
— Tuesday, Aug. 29: sweet and sour meatballs, rice, stir-fry veggies, Asian cucumber salad, pound cake with sauce
— Wednesday, Aug. 30: crab stuffed tomato, focaccia, jello, cookies
— Thursday, Aug. 31: ham/potato casserole, green beans baked pears, green salad, German chocolate cake
— Friday, Sept. 1: eggs benedict, sausage link, baked apple
— Monday, Sept. 4: closed - Labor Day Celebration! (1894)
We are located at 504 Third Ave. E and are open from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. on weekdays – call 406-883-4735 or email us at: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com. Submit your email address for updates and additional information from the center.
