Polson Seniors: Irish were so practical

St. Patrick’s Day is on Sunday this year, and I researched some old Irish laws concerning monks. “A layman may have six pints of beer with his dinner. A monk shall only have three so that he will not become inebriated before evening prayers.”

So practical, those Irish. Corned beef at the Senior Center – see menu below.

The position of head cook is available starting in April; applications are now being accepted.

Applications are now being accepted for the position of director for nutrition, full or part time. Office and site management, food service experience preferred. Will train.

The Senior Center is providing AARP Tax Assistance through April 15 on Mondays or Thursdays. Call for an appointment time between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Pick up your packet/forms; complete prior to your time slot.

Senior bowling continues at 1 p.m. Tuesdays ($13 lane fee).

Activities at the Polson center, open to all, include: wood carving for beginners, 1 p.m. Wednesday and Friday; self-guided, video-assisted exercise, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, sitting or standing; bingo, 6:30 p.m. Fridays ($100 blackout), with playing card bingo on the first and third Wednesdays; pinochle, noon-3 p.m. Thursdays (Jane recently had a rare double run!).

The pool table is open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays. Inquire at the center about bridge.

Space is available for card or board games and other small groups. Call for time slots.

A veteran’s representative will visit the center Friday, March 1, and Tuesday, March 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 grab-n-go.

Upcoming main dishes include: chicken enchiladas, March 7; sausage links, gravy and biscuits, March 8; chili and corn bread, March 11; pork cutlets, March 12; sweet and sour meatballs, March 13; pot pie on a biscuit, March 14; and corned beef and cabbage, March 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.