Polson Seniors: Welcoming the season of light

“Yesterday, December 7, 1941, a date that will live in infamy …” – Franklin D. Roosevelt’s address to Congress. Tell the story of the attack on Pearl Harbor by an imperialistic country. Never forget the lessons of history.

Hanukkah begins at sundown Dec. 7 and ends at sundown Dec. 15. Many world religions have celebrations this time of year.

The shortest day of the year, Dec. 21, is also the beginning of the end of long nights, and thus a celebration using Astronomy as the source of inspiration. This is the season of celebrations using candles as a symbol, a light shining in the gloomy darkness, a universal symbol of joy, hope and peace.

This is also the season of giving. The Senior Citizens Center is thankful for continued gifts in support of the nutrition program, and the gift of volunteers who share their time and talents toward serving the seniors of the Polson area and beyond.

Space is available for playing board games or cards Gather some friends and bring your own board. A communal jigsaw puzzle always going, and we have a small library.

Senior bowling is available at 1 p.m. Tuesdays ($13 lane fee); open group with no weekly commitment.

Activities at the Polson center, open to all, include: self-guided, video-assisted exercise, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; pinochle, noon-3 p.m. Thursdays (late arrivals  welcome); bingo, 7 p.m. Fridays, with playing card bingo on the first and third Wednesdays. The pool table is open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. Inquire at the center about bridge.

A veteran’s representative will visit the center Tuesday, Dec. 19, from 10 a.m.-noon.

Meals are available for sit-down, take-out or delivery from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays; a suggested donation of $5 helps support the nutrition program. The menu is posted each week at the center, although it’s subject to change. Call before 10 a.m. for deliveries (some restrictions apply.

Upcoming main dishes include: hamburger steak, Dec. 7; homemade pizza, Dec. 8; vegetable soup and tuna sandwiches, Dec. 11; tater-tot casserole, Dec. 12; chef’s salad, Dec. 13; pork chops, Dec. 14; and chicken enchiladas, Dec. 15.

The center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at 504 3rd Ave. E. For more information, call 406-883-4735, email polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook.