Seniors

Dixon

By Heather Rush for the Valley Journal

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner, breakfast, and/or pinochle. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also accepting takeout meal requests for $5 per serving.

Menu for the coming week is: — Saturday, Oct. 16: breakfast 9-11 a.m. — Monday, Oct. 18: dinner - chicken enchiladas, rice, salad, dessert — Thursday, Oct. 21: dinner - pork chops, mashed potatoes, fruit, rolls, dessert

We are hosting breakfast on the third Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. The next breakfast will take place on Oct. 16. Bring the family and enjoy a meal with friends and neighbors.

The Dixon Senior Center hosts pinochle games every fourth Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The next game is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 25.

Feel welcome to place an order for a meal in advance by calling 406-2463310. All ages are always welcome.

Polson

By Kaye Stam for the Valley Journal

POLSON — The Polson Senior Citizens Center is located at 504 Third Ave. E. Contact us at 406-883- 4735 or come in and pick up our October activities and menu calendars.

Flu shots will be available at the center on Thursday, Oct. 14, from 10 a.m.-noon. A Hearing Aid Clinic will also be held on the same date and time.

Bailey Insurance representatives will be at the center on Monday, Oct. 18, and Monday, Nov. 8, from 1-3 p.m. to provide information on Medicare insurance needs. On Tuesday, Oct. 19, the veterans’ representative will be at the center from 10 a.m.-noon.

The Polson Senior Center is in need of a kitchen assistant and volunteers are always needed at the center. We also need drivers to deliver meals to shut-ins.

Activities at the center are: — Mondays, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: exercise class — Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m.: bridge — Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m.: mahjong — Thursdays, 12:30 p.m.: pinochle — Fridays, 7 p.m.: bingo If you are interested in a game or a hobby and wish to have others join you, space is available at the center.

Menu for lunch at the center: — Wednesday, Oct. 13: chicken a-la-King, biscuit, peas, green salad, angel food cake — Thursday, Oct. 14: sausage and hash brown bake, mixed veggies, fresh fruit, chocolate pudding — Friday, Oct. 15: porcupine meatballs, whipped potatoes, creamed corn, pear salad, cookie — Monday , Oct 18: chili, corn bread, cottage cheese with fruit, fruit cocktail salad — Tuesday, Oct 19: Swiss steak, rice, beets, three bean salad, brownie — Wednesday, Oct 20: beef stroganoff, noodles, peas, cherry/pretzel salad, lemon bars

You can stop in to eat or get lunch to go. In some cases you can have lunch delivered to your home. Call ahead about having this service.

Meals are only $5. They are nutritionally balanced and always include dessert.

If you are over 49 years young and still read newspapers, memberships are available for $15 for the year. If you know somebody that only reads electronic media, tell them about us and the services we provide.

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