Polson seniors for Dec. 29, 2021
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POLSON — This year is the 50th Anniversary of our Polson Senior Center. We are looking forward to a great celebration. If you have stories or pictures to share from previous years, let us know. Our historian and directors are beginning to compile a display for us to share. If you had or have relatives that were active at the center, let us know.
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. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays for $5. Dine-in, take-out, and delivery to shut-ins is available. Individuals and small groups are always welcome to lounge, work puzzles, read, play card or board games, billiards, etc. 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.
Activities:
— Exercise for mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (low impact and seated if desired).
— 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. We play 3, 4, or 5 hands per table - coaching available
— Bingo: Friday, 7 p.m.
— Billiards: Practice for weekly pool tournaments open to all 50 or older, or younger if supervised by a parent. Play would be at 3 p.m. on Thursdays, or any other time or day preferred by players. Pool play is free and there are no entry fees. The rules are: play nice and insure fun for everyone on a cold winter day. Call the center or come on down and practice with a friend. Organized weekly pool games should start on Jan. 6, 2022. Practice from 8-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-3 p.m. on most week days.
Menu:
— Wednesday, Dec. 29: Swiss steak, garlic potatoes, green beans, copper penny salad, lemon pudding
— Thursday, Dec. 30: black-eyed peas/rice, (Hoppin’ Johns) peas ‘n carrots, tomato aspic salad, orange cake
— Friday, Dec. 31: cook’s choice, pot luck soup, green salad, banana bread, various deserts
— Monday, Jan. 3: tomato soup, egg salad sandwich, pea salad, shortbread cookie
— Tuesday, Jan 4: lasagna, cheesy bread, creamed corn, chocolate pudding
— Wednesday, Jan 5: turkey ala-king, biscuit, 3-bean salad, key lime bars
— Thursday, Jan 6: sausage, hash browns, muffin, fruit, carrot cake
