Polson Seniors: Thank a veteran
Veterans Day is Nov. 11. Every day you should thank a vet for protecting democracy here and abroad.
Some voters have a lot to complain about; some have a lot to be satisfied with; and non-voters should just be quiet. You had your chance to speak on Nov. 5.
The senior center’s board of directors meet at 10 a.m. on the second Friday (Nov. 8) each month. Your input is always welcome. Our membership is growing faster than last year.
Substitute cooks are needed when our regular staff members are absent due to illness or vacation. Pay DOE.
Classes for cell phone/computer are postponed until 2025. A sign-up sheet is available at the Center.
See’s Candy is here and available for $27 per box, same as last year. It’s selling fast.
Bowling “no-tap” is Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m. Join any time. Call Don at 406-885-5617 for details.
Activities at the Polson center, open to all, include: wood carving for beginners, 1 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, join any week; self-guided, video-assisted exercise, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, sitting, standing or dancing; bingo, 6:30 p.m. Fridays ($100 blackout), with playing card bingo on the first and third Wednesdays.
Pinochle is now offered two days a week: 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays, no-pass-partners rules, or Thursdays, three- four- or five-handed. Beginners are welcome. Inquire at the center about bridge.
The Spinning Wheelers meet 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month (Dec. 3); bring spinning wheel and fiber.
Bring friends for board and card games from 12:30-3 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; Mah-jong players meet at noon Wednesdays; and the pool table is open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays.
A veteran’s service officer visits the center on the first Friday and third Tuesday of each month; Memory Café by Angel Care, a cognitive support group, meets on the first Tuesday of each month.
Meals are available for sit-down from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. weekdays, and delivered to qualified people who call before 10 a.m. A suggested donation of $5 helps support the nutrition program.
Upcoming main dishes include: barbecue ribs and baked beans, Nov. 7; ham and cheese subs, Nov. 8; broccoli cheese soup, Nov. 11; chicken Alfredo, Nov. 12; meatloaf, Nov. 13; beef enchiladas, Nov. 14; and sausage, cheese and hashbrown casserole, Nov. 15.
The center is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays at 504 Third Ave. E. For more information, call 406-883-4735, email polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook.