Polson seniors for March 16, 2022
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POLSON — So here it is again, where the Irish celebrate being Irish at the Polson Senior Center on March 17. Corned beef is not traditional in Ireland, but Irish soda bread served warm with butter is… and stout beer. Remember, this is the one day a year you can celebrate the Irish, even if you’re not.
The first day of spring is March 20 this year. Scientists call it the vernal equinox. Its opposite is the autumnal equinox which is on Sept. 20, the first day of fall. The word equinox is hard to say, spell and explain, so I just call it almost summer, or almost winter, depending.
Tax assistance by trained personnel is available for free at the center from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays through April 14. Call for a reservation, but walk ins are welcome.
We are seeking a cook for the center. If you are interested, contact the Job Service. Marlene, Kaye and Joyce are working hard getting meals prepared and they need some help. Volunteer drivers for meal delivery to shut-ins are also needed. We will train and assist you in learning the routes. Delivery is from 10 a.m. until about 12:30 p.m. You can work any day of the week, on a regular basis or as a substitute.
Call us at 406-883-4735, email us at: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us at 504 Third Ave. E. We are open from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. weekdays for $5. We deliver to shut-ins.
ACTIVITIES:
We are having a raffle to win a beautifully crafted, crocheted queen or king bedspread. Tickets are on sale at the Polson Senior Center for $1 each or six tickets for $5.
Exercise for mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Bridge: Tuesdays and Fridays – postponed - Snow birds are coming back. Sign up.
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.
Bingo: Fridays, 7 p.m. Lots of fun, prizes, snacks.
Hearing clinic: Every third Thursday of each month from 10 a.m. - noon
Veterans’ rep: The first Friday of each month (April 1) and third Tuesday of each month (March 15) from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pool: Come in with a friend and practice for fun and bragging rights from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Miscellany: We have Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons available for use of the smaller meeting room. Main hall use is by reservation, but is open most days as long as scheduled events are not disrupted.
MENU:
— Thursday, Mar. 17: corned beef, cabbage, carrots, red potatoes, roll, grape salad, leprechaun cake
— Friday, Mar. 18: chicken ‘n bacon wrap, lettuce, tomato, macaroni/pepperoni salad
— Monday, Mar. 21: cream of vegetable soup, peanut butter sandwich, cottage cheese, fruit, pineapple cake
— Tuesday, Mar. 22: beef Stroganoff, noodles, mixed vegetables, copper penny salad, brownie
— Wednesday, Mar. 23: pot pie, biscuit, apple sauce, fluffy fruity salad, peanut butter cookie
— Thursday, Mar. 24: Polish wieners, tots, creamed peas, sauerkraut salad, banana bread
