Polson seniors for Dec. 18, 2024
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POLSON — Happy Christ-mass to all; and for the cave dwellers, star gazers, Ancients, Buddhists, Hebrews, Hindi, Muslims and First Peoples who have once or now inhabit this place called Earth … Happy Winter Solstice. Whoever we are, and whatever we believe, the Solstice of Winter has always been a ritual celebrated (typically on or near Dec. 21) as the shortest day and longest night in the Northern Hemisphere.
This time is celebrated with the hope of renewed life with the return of the days of spring. Season’s greetings! Celebrate!
Activities:
— Bowling: “no-tap” Tuesdays 1-3 p.m. Join any time.
— Carving Wood for beginners: Wednesdays & Fridays at 1 p.m. Join any week.
— Bridge: Inquire at the center.
— Mah-Jong: Wednesdays at noon.
— Board and Card games: Wednesdays and Mondays. 12:15 -3 p.m. Lots of room for you and your guests.
— VSO (Veterans Service Officer:) first Friday and third Tuesday of each month - 9 a.m.-noon - walk-ins OK
— Spinning Wheelers: first Tuesday of each month (Dec. 3) 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Call 208-520-1013
— Bingo: Friday - open at 5:30 p.m. play at 6 p.m. also “Playing Card” bingo first Wednesday of each month only at 6 p.m.; also our New Year’s Eve bingo party on Dec. 31.
— Exercise: Sitting or standing or dancing: M- W- F, 10:30–11:30 a.m. - video-assisted.
Pinochle: Thursdays 12:15-3 p.m. - 3, 4 or 5 handed - Also Mondays at 12:15 p.m.; a good time to learn or refresh your memory.
Pool: open table from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Menu (subject to change): lunch ($5 donation) from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
— Wednesday, Dec. 18: chicken pot pie, biscuit, baked apples, pickled beets, chocolate pudding
— Thursday, Dec. 19: Chicago dogs, tater tots, green salad, cookie
— Friday, Dec. 20: birthday dinner for lunch, baked ham with all the trimmings, and dress up for Christmas! The Winter Solstice is on Saturday, Dec. 21. It’s the start of summer in Australia, but Christmas is still in Dec..
— Monday, Dec. 23; corn chowder, cheesy bread, cottage cheese with fruit, cobbler
— Tuesday, Dec. 24: tater tot casserole, green beans, pasta salad, lemon pudding
— Wednesday, Dec. 25: Closed. Merry Christmas to all!!
— Thursday, Dec. 26: chicken enchiladas, refried beans, Frito salad, key lime bars
— Friday, Dec. 27: sausage link, biscuit and gravy, veggie Jell-O, mini oranges
— Monday, Dec. 30: ham and wild rice soup, roll, salad, cookie
— Tuesday, Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve, potluck soup, banana bread, dessert - Bingo Party at 6 p.m.
— Wednesday, Jan. 01, 2025: Closed. Happy New Year to you all!!
— Thursday, Jan. 02: TBD
— Friday, Jan. 03: TBD
Our Polson Senior Community Center is located at 504 Third Ave. E. Doors are open from 8 a.m.–3 p.m. weekdays.
Call us at 406-883-4735.
Email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook!
