Polson Seniors: Patriot Day is Sept. 11
Patriot Day is Sept. 11. If you love your country, and support its authority under law, and your country’s interests, then this is your day. That’s what it means to be patriotic. Not just this day, but every day.
And vote. It’s the easiest and most patriotic thing you can do for your country.
Congratulations to the recently elected leaders of the Senior Center. Thank you all for your continued service on behalf of the senior community.
September is the start of our fiscal year, and we would like to invite you to renew your membership or join us as a new member. Our membership campaign is gearing up in September. Stay tuned for our Banana-split membership drive.
Last year we had the support of over 150 members, and our goal is to hit 200 this year! The dues are only $15!
The Safe Driver Course, sponsored by AARP and hosted by our center will be presented on Sept. 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. This easy-to-follow video presentation and guidebook for safe driving focuses on the safety of the senior citizens who are navigating our road ways.
Pre-registration is highly recommended; the $25 fee will realize a discount on your car insurance policy that is greater than the registration fee. It’s renewable every three years; sign up at the center.
A nutrition director is wanted, full or part-time. Apply at the center. Candidate should have basic record keeping, office management skills.
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 or standing; bingo, 6:30 p.m. Fridays ($100 blackout), with playing card bingo on the first and third Wednesdays; pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m. Thursdays (walk-ins are welcome); Wednesday is game day – bring a game and a group of friends from 1-3 p.m. Inquire at the center about bridge.
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.
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: barbecue ribs and baked beans, Sept. 5; sloppy Joes, Sept. 6; vegetable soup, Sept. 9; chicken-a-la-king, Sept. 10; meatloaf, Sept. 11; oven-baked beef stew, Sept. 12; and chicken enchiladas, Sept. 13.
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.