Polson seniors for April 10, 2024
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POLSON — A “Computer Scam Awareness” presentation by Dustin Blush will be presented on Thursday, April 18. Time updates are available at the Polson Senior Center. Call for more information. This presentation is open to all the younger people as well. Meatloaf is on the menu for that day.
We have hired a new cook and thank Ms. D for filling the position for the last few months on a temporary basis.
This is National Volunteer Month. If you, or someone you know, has volunteered at the center, call us with their name, and any information they have about their service. This includes past leaders, drivers, helpers with commodities, activities leaders and helpers, instructors, or any others who have shared their time and talents. Celebrations will be at lunchtime during the fourth week of April. A special finale celebration will take place on Friday, April 26, and perhaps a group picture will be taken.
April 15 is Tax Day. Tax assistance is available at the senior center on Mondays and Thursdays until then. Call us for an appointment time.
Activities:
— Game Day: Wednesday is Cribbage Day, also, a day for Scrabble, Mahjongg, Bridge, Dominoes, Backgammon, obscure board/dice, games etc. Some game boards are available or bring your own board game and a friend. Games start at 12:30 p.m.
— Save on your auto insurance with the newest AARP Safe Driver Course available on April 23: Registration $25 or $20 for AARP members. Sign up for this valuable four-hour video assisted course presented by a trained group leader. There’s no test. The course takes place between 10 a.m.-2 p.m., with lunch break.
— Wood Carving for beginners: Wednesdays/Fridays at 1 p.m. Join any week.
— Bowling: Tuesdays at 1 p.m. - lane fee $13 - open group; skip a week ok
— Bridge: Inquire at the center.
— Memory Café, (dementia support group): first Tuesday of each month from 1-3 p.m. - snacks and fun
— VA Rep.: First Friday and third Tuesday of each month - walk-in
— Bingo: bingo Friday might (6:30 p.m. start); doors open at 6 p.m. - $100 blackout - “Playing Card” bingo takes place the first and third Wednesday of each month beginning at 6:30 p.m. An evening of fun for $10 or less.
— Exercise: sitting or standing -M-W-F, 10:30– 11:30 a.m. - video-assisted guidance
— Pinochle: Thursdays noon-3 p.m.
— Pool: open table 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
— Menu (subject to change): A suggested donation of $5 for your meal will help support the Nutrition Program. We serve lunch from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - sit-down or take-out; call before 10 a.m. for delivery or grab-n-go
— Thursday, April 11: pork chops, whipped potatoes and gravy, beets, green salad, orange cake
— Friday, April 12: corned beef hash hard-boiled egg, veggies in jello, apple rings, cookie
— Monday, April 15: chicken noodle soup, PB and J Sandwich, Creamy Pea Salad, cake
— Tuesday, April 16: sweet and sour meatballs, rice, Jello Solid, Stir Fry vegetables, apricots.
— Wednesday, April 17: baked chicken, mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, Asian coleslaw, lemon bars
— Thursday, April 18: meatloaf, baked potatoes, cream corn, green salad, custard
— Friday, April 19: sloppy Joes, tater tots, mixed vegetables, green salad, pistachio pudding
We are located at 504 Third Ave. E; 8 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays -406-883-4735 email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com Visit us on Facebook.
