Senior Center Calendars

Polson

The Polson Senior Center, located at 504 Third Ave. E., is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays. Memberships (age 50-plus) are available for $15 per year on a voluntary basis. Individuals and small groups are always welcome to lounge, work puzzles, read, play card or board games, billiards, etc. Call us with your questions at 406-883-4735, or email us at polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com.

This year is the 50th anniversary of our Polson Senior Center. We are looking forward to a great celebration. If you have stories or pictures to share from previous years, let us know. Our historian and directors are beginning to compile a display for us to share. If you had or have relatives that were active at the center, let us know.

Activities

• Exercise class: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. (low impact; seated, if desired)
• Bridge: Postponed. Normally Tuesday and Friday. Call or come in to get on the players list.
• Mahjong: 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
• Pinochle: 12:30 p.m. Thursdays. We play 3-5 hands per table. Coaching available.
• Bingo: 7 p.m. Fridays.
• Feb. 17: Hearing clinic, 10 a.m. to noon.

Free tax filing services for seniors are available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. every Monday and Thursday through April 14. Call for an appointment, or drop in for more information.

Pool: Come in and practice for potential weekly free and open daytime pool tournaments; ages 50-plus; younger if supervised by a parent or grandparent. Bring a friend and come on down for a few games. Organized weekly pool games will be scheduled based on interest. Practice from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 to 3 p.m. weekdays.

Meals

Lunch is served in the Center, by take-out or by home delivery, from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you are a new client, call 406-883-4735 for information about payment arrangements. Meals cost $5.

• Wednesday, Feb. 16: Salisbury steak, potatoes, gravy, carrots, spaghetti salad and peaches.
• Thursday, Feb. 17: Chicken enchiladas, refried beans, mixed veggies, green salad and key lime bars.
• Friday, Feb. 18: Sloppy joes, tater tots, cream corn, fruit jello and pistachio pudding.
• Monday, Feb. 21: Chicken rice soup, egg salad sandwich, green salad and banana pudding.
• Tuesday, Feb. 22: Beef patty with mushroom gravy, smashed spuds, peas and carrots, and pears.
• Wednesday, Feb. 23: Oven stew, roll, cinnamon apple salad and custard.
• Thursday, Feb. 24: Chili dog, cheese and onion on the side, corn, green salad and cookie.
• Friday, Feb. 25: Baked ham, au gratin potatoes, peas, pretzel salad and birthday cake.
• Monday, Feb. 28: Potato soup, cheesy bread, classy fruit salad and poke cake.

Dixon

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. We are also accepting take-out meal requests. Meals will be served at 5 p.m. Monday and Thursday. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request.

Activities

We will be taking a break from pinochle during the winter for the safety of our seniors. It will return in the spring.

Meals

• Thursday, Feb. 17: Sandwiches, creamy chicken and rice soup, and dessert.
• Monday, Feb. 21: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, salad, rolls and dessert.
• Thursday, Feb. 24: Beef pot roast, veggies, mashed potatoes and rolls.