Polson seniors for April 5, 2023
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POLSON — The April full moon is above us now. The natives of New England called it the Pink Moon, because that was the time of year when a variety of creeping phlox bloomed with pink flowers in April. Do not be fooled. It still looks yellow, like cheese.
We recently offered a turkey dinner on Friday. We sold over 60 meals at the center, plus another 80 or more were delivered to Seniors and those in need in the Polson area. We are privileged to provide this service to our community. And we are not “jus Volunteers still wanted to help in a variety of ways.
April 18 is the last day to file your taxes. Free tax filing assistance is available on Mondays or Thursdays from now until April 13. Come in or call for an appointment and pick up a filing information packet.
Activities:
Thursday nights are available for those interested in a weekly “board /card game night.” Several games may be offered, such as scrabble, cribbage, Yahtzee, Uno, Chinese checkers, backgammon, etc. Separate tables for separate games. B.Y.O.B. (bring your own board). Leave contact info at the center. Starting soon.
The Ronan Senior Center is hosting pinochle games each Monday from 3-6 p.m.
Bowling Fun League: pay by the day, non-sanctioned, no-tap, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. weekly
Bingo: $100 payout on blackout guaranteed, bingo games Friday at 7 p.m. “Playing Card” bingo first and third Wednesday
Exercise: low impact M- W- F, 10:30– 11:30 a.m.
Pinochle: Thu., 12–3 p.m.
Pool: open table from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays
Tai Ji Quan: exercise for balance: Tuesdays 10-11 a.m. Wednesday 1-2 p.m.
Veterans’ Rep: first Friday (April 7) and third Tuesday (April 18) from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
MENU (subject to change): sit-down or take-out; call before 10 a.m. for delivery - serving on site from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. for $5
—Thursday, April 6: pork chops, mashed potatoes, gravy, buttered corn, pickled beets, apple cake
Friday, April 7: fish dish, rice, mixed vegetables, applesauce, j Jell-O, lemon cupcakes
Monday, April 10: Ham and split pea soup, pumpkin muffins, fruit salad, pudding parfait
Tuesday, April 11: tater tot casserole, roasted vegetables, stewed tomatoes, Caesar salad, straw/barb squares
Wednesday, April 12: Salisbury steak, potato casserole, creamed peas/onions, pineapple/orange Jell-O, carrot cake
Thursday, April 13: oven fried chicken, baked beans, carrots, tomato aspic, cookies
Friday, April 14: sausage/egg/cheese roll-ups, baked apples, pea/cheese salad, pound cake with sauce
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.
