HILLSBORO SENIOR CENTER
Thanks to everyone who, thus far, donated toward the purchase of a new air conditioner and heating unit at the Hillsboro Senior Center.
We have replaced one unit, but a second unit is needed, which is why we are asking for more donations.
Our monthly expenses total about $2,000, which includes the cost of gas, cable and city utilities.
It takes a lot to run the center, and that?s why we have fundraising events.
To everyone who helps in whatever way they can, we are grateful.
April is nearly over, but on April 29 we will play bingo.
We also have a few programs planned in May.
One of those events on May 1 is Mother?s Day trivia.
In addition, from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, is our ladies tea and fashion show, sponsored by Nancy?s Fashion. Everyone planning to attend is encouraged to wear thier ladies tea hat, too.
A few tickets are still available for the show.
Some silent auction items are available. Stop by and look at them, then place a bid. The highest bid will be called during the ladies tea party, and winners don?t have to be present.
The auction has a lot of great items, and remember that all the money goes to help the senior center.
The silent auction closes at 1 p.m. Monday, May 4.
Chair massages are available May 6. Anyone interested is asked to call and get their name on the list.
Come join us for a meal soon. The suggested cost for people 60 and older is $3.15, and for those 59 and younger, $5.
For more information or to volunteer, stop by 212 N. Main St. or call 620-947-2304 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
We hope to see you soon.
?Brenda Moss, director
WEDNESDAY, April 29
Cook?s choice of sweet & sour chicken, stuffing and pork gravy or ham & scalloped potatoes.
THURSDAY, April 30
Liver & onions or mushroom hamburger steak, baked potato, sour cream, pea salad, mixed fruit, roll, milk.
FRIDAY, May 1
Breaded beef cutlet, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, peach crumble, roll, milk.
MONDAY, May 4
Unrolled cabbage rolls or goulash, carrots, tossed salad or tomato, roll, milk.
TUESDAY, May 5
Chef?s salad or mushroom hamburger steak, mixed vegetables, mashed potatoes, fruit muffin, summer fruit, roll, milk.
WEDNESDAY, May 6
Country-fried steak, gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, sliced peaches, brownies, roll, milk.
MARION SENIOR CENTER
We have been observing National Volunteer Week, April 12-18.
On April 16, I recognized 19 people to include dining room helpers, meal delivery people and the ?round table ladies,? who check people in every day.
The Department on Aging recognized their volunteers April 22. Those included the newspaper crew and drivers, who take people to doctor appointments.
Five door prizes were given, and winners were Nora Richter, Barb Smith, Virginia Downing, Wanda Hamm and Larry Smith.
The prizes were potted begonias or senior center meal tickets.
We received information that long-time diners, Darrell and Beulah Weigart now live at Salem Home in Hillsboro.
Our program on April 22 was given by Linda of Eagle Med. Their helicopter was at St. Luke Hospital that day.
It was a very informative program.
Come join us May 6 for a program after lunch.
The suggested price for meals is $3.15 for seniors 60 and older, and $5 for anyone 59 and younger.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 620-382-2942, or stop by 309 S. Third St., Marion.
? Janet Bryant, director
WEDNESDAY, April 22
Barbecued chicken, corn o?brien, green peas, banana pudding, wheat roll, milk.
THURSDAY, April 30
Mushroom hamburger steak, baked potato, coleslaw, mixed fruit cup, roll, milk.
May 1-6 menus unavailable
at press time.
PEABODY SENIOR CENTER
April is coming to a close, and May menus are out.
Drop by the center at 106 N. Walnut and pick up your copy. Please plan on eating with us during the next month. We have a lot of activities planned that you may really enjoy.
A renewed interest in cards has resurfaced, and we would encourage others to consider participating.
One table plays Bridge one day a week and those players are hoping that other people will join them.
For more information or to find out the next time they plan after lunch, call the center. They would like to have a couple more tables.
Pinochle players meet every Tuesday afternoon following the midday meal. Those players also would welcome others in forming additional tables. Again, call for details.
Birthday dinner for May is Thursday, May 7.
Come celebrate your birthday with us and enjoy oven-fried chicken and all the trimmings.
If it?s not your birthday month come eat with us anyway and help others celebrate theirs.
We will celebrate Cinco de Mayo this year with a Mexican fiesta to include chicken and cheese enchiladas and refried beans.
Don some Mexican apparel or a sombrero. We might even break out into a Mexican hat dance.
The local board meeting will be early in May because of the way the dates fall.
The board will meet at 9:30 a.m. May 11 here at the center.
The Senior Citizens of Marion County meeting is May 15, and the local business meeting will be May 19 after lunch.
Mandy Smith with the Resource Center for Independent Living is presenting a program May 13 on low vision for persons age 52 and older.
A lot of services are available at RCIL and we encourage all who are affected by low vision to attend this meeting. Valuable information on this condition will be presented.
Renae Riedy, Marion County extension agent, will be here May 14 to introduce herself to us.
She is a relatively new extension agent and this is our first opportunity to have her with us.
?Dinner with the Doctor? is May 20 and at 9:30 a.m. May 22 we will have a holiday brunch for Memorial Day. The brunch will give people a chance to get a head start on their long weekends.
At this year?s Memorial Day brunch, we are having biscuits, sausage gravy, blueberry muffins, fresh fruit and coffee.
Our meals are a suggested donation of $3.15 for seniors 60 and older and all others, $5.
For more information or to make a reservation, call 620-983-2226 or come by 106 N Walnut to pay us a visit.
?Ruth Lott, director
WEDNESDAY, April 29
Barbecued chicken, steamed vegetables, pasta salad, oranges, wheat bread, milk.
THURSDAY, April 30
Taco salad, refried beans, fruit, milk.
May 1-6 menus unavailable at
press time.
