Polson seniors for Aug. 7, 2024
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POLSON — I overheard a conversation about a person who didn’t want to go to exercise class at the Senior Center because “Everyone who goes there dies!” Well, yes, they do. We all die from something. Sometimes it’s laughter. Laughter is the best kept secret for a life well-lived.
Free oral health screenings offered by a registered dental hygienists will take place on Friday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
A Nutrition Director is wanted, full or part-time - salary DOE - office management experience and kitchen skills a plus.
Nominations for officers and board members are now open for our next fiscal year starting Sept. 1.
You can look forward to events for dues paying members in August (banana splits?). Dues are only $15. The annual meeting and elections take place on Friday, Aug. 23, starting at 10:30 a.m. Lunch served at noon.
Activities:
— Wood Carving for beginners: Wednesdays & Fridays at 1 p.m. Join any week.
— Bridge: inquire at the center
— Wednesday: Game Day 1-3 p.m. - bring a board and a group of friends, cribbage and other board or card games
— VSO (veterans service officer:) first Friday and third Tuesday of each month - walk-ins OK
— Bingo: (low cost) Bingo Friday Night (6 p.m. start appx.); doors open at 5:30. “Playing Card” Bingo first and third Wednesdays of each month at 6 p.m. A good way to spend a hot, smokey August night.
— Exercise: sitting or standing - M-W-F, 10:30– 11:30 a.m. - video-assisted.
— Pinochle: Thursdays 12:30-3 p.m. walk-ins welcome
— Pool: open table from 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. Meals delivered to qualified people.
— Wednesday, Aug. 7: lemon chicken, stuffing, peas, spinach salad, German (not French) chocolate cake
— Thursday, Aug. 8: beef enchilada, Spanish (not French) rice, black bean salad, key lime bars
— Friday, Aug. 9: blueberry strata, sausage links, applesauce, orange Jell-O salad, cookie
— Monday, Aug. 12: chicken/rice soup, PBJ, cottage cheese fruit with cookie
— Tuesday, Aug. 13: ham, potatoes scalloped, creamed peas, orange/lime salad, ginger bread
— Wednesday Aug. 14: chicken pot pie, biscuit, baked peaches, yogurt\fruit salad, orange cake
— Thursday, Aug. 15: Philly cheese steak sandwich, crinkle fries, pickled beets, coleslaw, tapioca pudding
— Friday, Aug. 16: meatloaf, baked potato, honey carrots, veggie Jell-O, fluff stuff
We are located at 504 Third Ave. E. open 8 a.m.– 3 p.m. weekdays – phone - 406-883-4735 – email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com - Visit us on Facebook!