Polson seniors for Feb. 16, 2022
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POLSON — We serve the senior citizens of the Polson area and beyond. For membership purposes, a senior citizen starts at 50 years young. Old age is more a state of mind than any particular starting age. The year 50 is represented by gold. We, as an organization are committed to serving citizens in their golden years. We encourage these younger people to our ranks. We need your help as volunteers and leaders.
February is the shortest month of the year and for good reason. It shortens winter by one or two days. The ground hog has nothing to do with it. We note the martyrdom of a priest named Valentine, the birthdays of presidents and the sales potential of those events.
Tax assistance by trained personnel is available at no charge at the Polson Senior Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays through April 14. Call for a reservation to alleviate wait times. Bring all tax information with you. Kleenex is valuable. Masks are almost always available.
Call us at 406-883-4735, or email us at: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us at 504 Third Ave. E. We are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays for $5. We deliver to shut-ins. We have around 40 people who use this free delivery service.
Individuals and small groups are always welcome to lounge, work puzzles, read, learn how to cheat at cards or board games, billiards, etc. Coffee, tea and cookies are available, (they are under guard - someone has a hand where it shouldn’t be. Don’t worry, they will be caught)! Our activities are a great way to meet old friends and create new friendships.
Activities: We respectfully request that persons regularly attending free organized recreational activities to donate to our organization by purchasing a yearly membership card for $15. Financial assistance is available. A year of activities are available at the Polson Senior Center, all within a safe and comfortable space. Such a deal.
Pool: Come in with a friend and practice for fun and bragging rights. Open table during business hours. The rules are to play nice and respect the equipment and the people playing. Organized weekly pool games will be scheduled based on interest. Leave your name and phone number for a call back. Come in early to practice and then join us for lunch.
Exercise for mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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. (earlier or later if you wish). We play 3, 4, or 5 players per table. We teach.
Bingo: Fridays, 7 p.m.
Hearing clinic: Every third Thursday, (Feb 17) from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Veteran’s rep: The first Fridays (Feb. 4) and third Tuesdays (Feb. 15) from 10 a.m.-noon
Menu:
— Wednesday, Feb. 16: Salisbury steak, potatoes, gravy, carrots, spaghetti salad, peaches
— Thursday, Feb. 17: chicken enchiladas, refried beans, mixed veggies, green salad, key lime bars
— Friday, Feb. 18: sloppy joe, (Neat Pete), tots, cream corn, fruit Jell-O, pistachio pudding
— Monday, Feb. 21: chicken-rice soup, egg salad sandwich, green salad, banana pudding
— Tuesday, Feb. 22: beef patty w/ mushroom gravy, smashed spuds, peas ‘n’ carrots, pears
— Wednesday, Feb. 23: oven stew, roll, cinnamon apple salad, custard
— Thursday, Feb. 24: chile dog, cheese and onion on the side, corn, green salad, cookie
— Friday, Feb. 25: dinner for lunch - baked ham, au gratin potatoes, peas, pretzel salad, birthday cake
— Monday, Feb. 28: potato soup, cheesy bread, classy fruit salad, “poke” cake
