Senior Scribbles (June 15, 2011)

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 14 June 2011 16:08

hillsboro senior center

For those wanting to have their hearing aid checked, Haris Zafar will be at the center at 11 a.m. June 15. Foot care will be available June 23 and anyone interested is asked to call for an appointment.

Volunteers are always needed at the center, and we would like to thank everyone who helps to include Meals on Wheels drivers, the staff and board members.

Join us for a meal at the senior center. The cost for those 59 and under is $4.50 and over age 60, the price is $2.75.

For more information or to make a lunch reservation, call 620-947-2304. We are located at 212 N. Main St.

— Brenda Moss, director

WEDNESDAY, June 15

Oven-fried chicken, scalloped potatoes, winter blend, wheat bread, strawberries & bananas, milk.

THURSDAY, June 16

Baked fish (with alternate), potato wedges, carrots, wheat bread, grapes, milk.

FRIDAY, June 17

Turkey tetrazzini, lettuce with dressing, wheat bread, Mandarin oranges, milk.

MONDAY, June 20

Barbecued hamburger, bun, tator tots, baked beans, Jell-O with fruit, milk.

TUESDAY, June 21

Barbecued chicken, Au gratin potatoes, green beans, wheat bread, fresh fruit, milk.

WEDNESDAY, June 22

Baked pork, mashed potatoes, cauliflower, wheat bread, apricots, milk.

GOESSEL senior center

We had a very informative meeting with Warren Yoder last week and his program, “Where Did the Gardens Go?”

We would also like to remind everyone about our other June programs.

Jeremy Armstrong, chief executive officer/administrator at St. Luke Hospital, and Mike Norris, executive director of St. Luke Foundation, will be at the center June 15.

A potluck dinner is planned June 17. This month’s Bingo on June 22 will have different prizes available.

“Name that Tune,” scheduled for June 29 with Darlene Schroeder playing the piano. It is also birthday party time and a prize will be given to the oldest man and woman that attends.

For those who have not gotten reminders about upcoming programs, please give me time to get acquainted with the community before I am comfortable making calls. I hope this is not an inconvenience to anyone.

Again, we appreciate all of our volunteers and delivery drivers. If you would like to join our group we would be happy to have you. Hope to see you all soon.

Lunch reservations are needed the day before by calling 620-367-2275.

— Vera Green

AGAPE correspondent

WEDNESDAY, June 15

Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, rolls, pears, milk.

THURSDAY, June 16

Paprika chicken, scalloped potatoes, winter mix, rolls, strawberries & bananas, milk.

FRIDAY, June 17

Baked fish, potato wedges, carrots, rolls, grapes, milk.

MONDAY, June 20

Hamburger steak, mushroom gravy, green beans, baked potatoes, rolls, Jell-O with fruit, milk.

TUESDAY, June 21

Barbecued pork chops, boiled potatoes, corn, rolls, apricots, milk.

WEDNESDAY, June 22

Birthday Dinner: Baked chicken, hash brown casserole, green beans, rolls, fresh fruit, milk.

Marion senior center

We’re cool at Marion Senior Center, not only as supremely confident people, but also temperature-wise.?Come eat lunch with us.

Joan Meyer brought a message from a family friend who had been among those liberated by the American military on D-Day, June 6, 1944.

Wanda Williams and Lynn Just demonstrated their flying fingers on the piano June 8. Wanda then played, saying that her style is “fast and loud.” We plan to have her back. She was awesome.

Remember our cook-out Saturday, June 18. We will have hamburgers and hot dogs for this extra make-up meal. Call ahead for reservations.

Come join us June 22. The program after lunch will be from St. Luke Hospital.

For more information on programs or to make a lunch reservation, call 620-382-2942 by 9 a.m. the day of the meal or stop by the center, 309 S. Third St.

— Janet Bryant, director

WEDNESDAY, June 15

Senior Center Day: Paprika chicken, scalloped potatoes, winter blend, whole wheat rolls, strawberries & bananas, milk.

THURSDAY, June 16

Turkey tetrazzini, lettuce with dressing, whole wheat rolls, tropical fruit, milk.

FRIDAY, June 17

Shrimp, potato wedges, carrots, grapes, whole wheat rolls, milk.

MONDAY, June 20

Baked steak, baked potatoes, green beans, melon cup, whole wheat rolls, milk.

TUESDAY, June 21

Barbecued pork chops, boiled potatoes, cauliflower, apricots, whole wheat rolls, milk.

WEDNESDAY, June 22

Ribbettes, baked potatoes, pea salad, applesauce, whole wheat rolls, milk.

Peabody senior center

Welcome summer! We have had some really hot days, and now some really cool days, but thankfully none of the tornadoes or flooding like has been devastating some parts of our country. We are truly blessed.

The Alan Mellott family will be here June 16 to share a video of their trip to the northwest this year. It will mainly cover Wyoming and South Dakota.

It’s always fun when people share their experiences with us. Like a good book, you can almost imagine being there, too.

The Marion County board meeting is June 17 and will be in Burns this month. Anyone who would like to attend is asked to contact Judy Mellott or Nellie Schmidt and make arrangements. Everyone is encouraged to go to these informative meetings.

We will have a Wii bowling tournament June 20. This is a fun get together right after lunch and we would love to others come bowl with us. No experience necessary. We do have a good time and are always looking for additional participants.

As everywhere these days, we at the Peabody Senior Center are having to tighten our belts and make it through this "rough economy.”

Much to our dismay it has made it necessary to enforce the rule of calling in the day before you plan eat a meal with us. Please assist us in this and understand the reason that we have to make the request.

Anyone 60 years or older can eat our midday meal for $2.75, and for those 59 and below, the price is $4.50. Reservations can be made by calling the center the day before you plan to eat at 620-983-2226.

For more information about volunteering, reserving meals or other information, call 620-983-2226 and leave a message on the answering machine. Arlene or myself are at the center, 106 Walnut St., from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

— Ruth Lott and

Arlene Unruh, co-site manager

WEDNESDAY, June 15

Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, wheat bread, pears, milk.

THURSDAY, June 16

Turkey tetrazzini, lettuce with dressing, wheat bread, Mandarin oranges, milk.

FRIDAY, June 17

Fish, potato wedges, carrots, wheat bread, grapes, milk.

MONDAY, June 20

Hamburger steak with gravy, baked potato, green beans, wheat bread, Jell-O with fruit, milk.

TUESDAY, June 21

Pork chops, boiled potatoes, cauliflower, wheat bread, apricots, milk.

WEDNESDAY, June 22

Liver and onions (alternate-ribbette), baked potatoes, pea salad, wheat bread, applesauce, milk