Polson seniors for Aug. 30, 2023
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POLSON — National Senior Citizens Day was Aug. 21. President Reagan signed the proclamation in 1988. Every day we celebrate the services that senior citizens provide in the community. Thank you for your dedication.
Time to pay your dues … $15 is cheap. The price of dues has not risen in over 20 years. Fifteen dollars in 2003 is now equivalent to $24. Members receive a free banana split (a $6-$8 value) at the Polson Senior Center at our annual Ice-Cream Social Membership Drive. Details next week.
Joanne and Jim Simpson, and the Polson Senior Center will present: “Living in America: An Immigrant Story of Haiti: From Slavery to the 21st Century” by Mr. Turnier Esperance. Turnier will share the unique story of Haiti at the Center, on Thursday, Sept. 7, at 7 p.m. Those interested may also join us via Zoom - email: haitiansportsfoundation@gmail.com for a zoom link to the presentation.
AARP Driver Class (no test) will keep you current on safety for aging drivers. The class will be held on Sept. 12 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the center. This is mostly a video presentation with a written guide booklet and a group leader. The cost is $25 with discounts for AARP members.
Activities:
Bingo: $100.00 payout - bingo games Fridays at 7 p.m. - “Playing Card” bingo on the first and third Wednesday of each month
Exercise: sitting or standing - M- W- F, 10:30–11:30 a.m. - free informal video-assisted and self-guidance
Pinochle: Thursdays from noon-3 p.m.
Pool: open table from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Veterans’ Rep: first Friday (Sept. 1) and third Tuesday (Sept. 19) of each month from 10a.m.-noon
MENU (subject to change): A suggested donation of $5 supports the nutrition program. Serving meals from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sit-down or take-out; call before 10 a.m. for delivery.
— Wednesday, Aug. 30: crab stuffed tomato, focaccia, Jell-O, cookies
— Thursday, Aug. 31: ham and 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)
— Tuesday, Sept. 5: spaghetti, garlic bread, cream corn, green salad, banana pudding
— Wednesday, Sept. 6: baked chicken, scalloped potatoes, carrots, marinated veggie salad, lemon bars
— Thursday, Sept. 7: taco, soft shell, refried beans, creamy peach salad, cookie
Friday, Sept. 8: pork chops, whipped potatoes, gravy, green beans, Waldorf salad, cake
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.
