Senior Scribbles (Feb. 15, 2012)

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 14 February 2012 15:52

hillsboro senior center

The center’s Valentine dinner was Tuesday and we wanted to thank Lewis Hagen and Jona Baltzer for providing the entertainment.

Some other activities or people coming to the center include Haris Zafar, who will be here for hearing aid checks starting at 11 a.m. Feb. 15, followed by a business meeting and lunch that day.

Tickets are still available for the Saturday, Feb. 18, fundraising event at the Milk & Honey Bed & Breakfast. The cost is $100 per person and includes a meal and entertainment by “Friends Forever.”

Donna Becker will be here at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 22 presenting, “Repot Yourself.”

On Wednesdays and Fridays, Esther Funk continues to play piano music during the noon meal. We are grateful to have her here.

The center is wanting to get oil cloth tablecloths. If anyone knows where we could find these type of tablecloths or would consider donating money toward purchasing some, please call.

We want to thank everyone for their continued support of the Hillsboro Senior Center.

For more information on volunteering, appointments or other center activities, call 620-947-2304 before 9 a.m. the day of the meal. We are located at 212 N. Main St.

— Brenda Moss, director

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15

Good casserole, Waldorf salad, bread, fruit bars, milk.

THURSDAY, Feb. 16

Sausage casserole, frozen fruit salad, mystery dessert, milk.

FRIDAY, Feb. 17

Best noodle soup ever, V-8 juice, four season fruit pie, milk.

MONDAY, Feb. 20

Meatloaf, Au gratin potatoes, country corn casserole, bread, applesauce, coconut pie, milk.

TUESDAY, Feb. 21

Daniel’s dish, broccoli and cauliflower, fluffy fruit salad, cookies, milk.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22

Lemon-baked fish with alternate, Noodles Ramonoff, veggies, fruit salad, bread, cherry chocolate cake, milk.

Marion senior center

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow, so six more weeks of winter are in store. This winter has been mild so far and we won’t complain.

We enjoyed some homemade banana bread brought by Barb Bitner. This was an extra treat beyond our daily menu.

We plan on another Walk Kansas team, proudly named, “Senior Center Sensations.” Watch for the team members’ names soon.

There are now two containers available to bring items for: a box for grocery coupons and one for boxtops for education to benefit Marion Elementary School.

Dick Varenhorst brought information about the pictorial book to honor veterans so that we might participate.

Erica Mears of Midwest Hearing spoke to us Feb. 8. She told about the causes of dizziness and how to cope with it.

Come join us Feb. 22 when Wanda Williams, self-described “fast and loud” pianist will perform.

For more information on programs or to make a lunch reservation at the center, 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, Feb. 15

Senior Center Day: Chicken and dumplings, V8 juice, cornbread, four seasons fruit, cookie, milk.

THURSDAY, Feb. 16

Meatballs with gravy, potato wedges, lima beans, fruit cocktail, whole wheat rolls, milk.

FRIDAY, Feb. 17

Open-face turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, gravy, stewed tomatoes, frozen fruit salad, milk.

MONDAY, Feb. 20

Meatloaf, Au gratin potatoes, peas, applesauce, whole wheat rolls, milk.

TUESDAY, Feb. 21

Oven-fried chicken, rice pilaf, broccoli, fluffy fruit salad, whole wheat rolls, milk.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22

Steak, smothered with onions, mashed potatoes, green beans, banana half, whole wheat rolls, milk.

Peabody senior center

We are located at 106 N. Walnut and regular hours at the center are 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

We do extend those hours when we have special events or activities.

Please call in your reservations for a meal the day before you plan to eat at 620-983-2226. We have an answering machine that will pick up if we are not here.

Meals are a suggested donation of $2.75 if you are 60 or above and $4.50 if you are not yet 60.

— Ruth Lott, site manager

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 15

Ham, baked potatoes, vegetables, bread, Emerald pears, milk.

THURSDAY, Feb. 16

Meatballs with gravy, potatoes, lima beans, bread, milk, fruit cocktail.

FRIDAY, Feb. 17

Open-faced turkey sandwich, gravy, mashed potatoes, stewed tomatoes, frozen fruit salad, milk.

MONDAY, Feb. 20

Meatloaf, Au gratin potatoes, peas, bread, applesauce, milk.

TUESDAY, Feb. 21

Covered dish, Valentine lunch, business meeting.

WEDNESDAY, Feb. 22

Baked fish with alternate turkey slice, noodles Romanoff, carrots, Mandarin oranges, bread, milk.