hillsboro senior center

For those who need a last-minute gift, we have meal tickets to purchase. They make great gifts.

Our Christmas dinner was Dec. 21 and we will be closed Friday, Dec. 24.

December birthdays will be celebrated at noon Monday, Dec. 27.

Volunteers are needed from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to help set tables and then clean up and help with dishes after lunch. Volunteers get lunch free the day they help.

We encourage anyone who would like to help as a volunteer to come into the center or call.

The next fundraising event is at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Milk and Honey Bed & Breakfast. The cost is $100 a person. We had such a great turnout in December, we are going to do another one. Call for information.

I want to thank all our volunteers, ?Meals on Wheels? drivers and head cook for making our senior center a good place for meals and fellowship.

A big ?thank you? to the anonymous donation we received. It will be a blessing to our center.

The center is in need of a television. Our old one gave out. Anyone who can help us out would be appreciated.

We wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

For more information or to make appointments, call 620-947-2304.

Lunch reservations must be called in before 9 a.m. the day of the meal. We are located at 212 N. Main St.

? Brenda Moss, director

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22

Turkey slices, mashed potatoes, gravy, squash, wheat bread, blushing pears, milk.

THURSDAY, Dec. 23

Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, wheat bread, peaches, milk.

FRIDAY, Dec. 24

Closed.

MONDAY Dec. 27

Meatloaf, potato wedges, green beans, wheat bread, pears, cake, milk.

TUESDAY, Dec. 28

Chicken and noodles, braised cabbage and carrots, biscuit, five-cup salad, milk.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 29

Baked pork chops, sweet potato wedges, corn, wheat bread, Jell-O w/fruit, milk.

GOESSEL senior center

Warm Christmas wishes to everyone from the AGAPE Center staff, board and volunteers.

During this wonderful season of music, tasty foods, gifts and gatherings, we want encourage everyone to consider those who may be lonely and feel forgotten.

As you go about your holiday preparations, take some time to look around you and notice unspoken needs around you.

You might wish to invite someone to attend one of the AGAPE programs with you this month.

A Christmas meditation will be given Dec. 22 by Hope Greiser-Graber, the Alexanderwohl Mennonite Church youth pastor.

Everyone is invited Dec. 29 to enjoy violin music by Haniah Duerksen, 4-year-old grandaughter of LeNora Duerksen, and by Rick, Denise, and Jasmine Woelk on the guitar, dulcimer and melody harp.

These programs are at 12:30 p.m. following the meal.

The AGAPE Center will be open for meals through Dec. 23 and closed Friday, Dec. 24. The following week, Monday through Thursday, we will be open, and closed Dec. 31. Extra meals are available for weekend use.If you would like to receive extra meals for Christmas weekend, call by Dec. 22. If you would like an extra meal for the New Year?s Day weekend, call by Dec. 29.

Office hours are from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For meal registration, call 785-367-2275 before 9 a.m. Leave a message at any other time.

? Denise Woelk,

AGAPE Senior Center, Goessel

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22

Christmas dinner: Ham, baked potatoes, green beans, orange Jell-O, rolls, dessert, milk.

THURSDAY, Dec. 23

Baked pork chop, potato wedges, corn, roll, applesauce, milk.

FRIDAY, Dec. 24

Closed.

MONDAY Dec. 27

Exercise @ 11:15: Tuna sandwich, potato corn, roll, applesauce, milk.

TUESDAY, Dec. 28

Egg and sausage bake, muffin, strawberries, milk.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 29

Birthday dinner: Porcupine meatball, baked potato, carrots, roll, banana, milk.

Marion senior center

Last week in the midst of Big Donnie Do-Dad day, the state inspector came and checked the kitchen use. We were pronouned in good shape.

The Craft Corner has new items almost every day, so come in and look around.

Senior Center Day was Dec. 15. Following lunch, the Todd Krispense family of six children presented a musical program. They played the piano and after instruments, and as a group, played the handbells.

Come join us Dec. 29 when our program will be given by Brenda Larsen, 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, Dec. 22

Ham loaf, baked sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin dessert, whole wheat rolls.

THURSDAY, Dec. 23

Ham and beans, oven-fried potatoes, coleslaw, cornbread, Mandarin oranges.

FRIDAY, Dec. 24

Closed.

MONDAY Dec. 27

Chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, braised cabbage and carrots, fruit, biscuit.

TUESDAY, Dec. 28

Meat loaf, scallloped potatoes, green beans, pears, whole wheat roll.

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 29

Chicken breast on rice, Italian blend, peaches, whole wheat roll.

Peabody senior center

This is the last chance to get Peabody Senior Center peppernuts. Of the hundreds of bags made this year, there were less than 20 left Monday.

You could be the lucky person to nab that last bag, if you hurry.

Proceeds from peppernut sales help offset center utility costs. Thank you for your support in this and other events and fundraisers.

The meal Thursday, Dec. 23, will be a 9:30 a.m. brunch. The center will be closed on two upcoming Fridays, Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. Freezer meals for Dec. 31 may still be ordered through Wednesday, Dec. 29.

We wish everyone a lovely and blessed Christmas, and look forward to serving our community in the new year.

Call 620-983-2226, or stop in to pick up a monthly menu at 106 Walnut St.

Meals must be reserved in advance. It is very helpful if meal requests/reservations are made by the evening before you plan to eat.

Just leave a message on the phone. For information and questions, call the center Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

? Linda Wetta, correspondent

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22

Ham and beans, boiled potatoes, coleslaw, wheat roll, Mandarin oranges.

THURSDAY, Dec. 23

Chistmas brunch.

FRIDAY, Dec. 24

Closed.

MONDAY Dec. 27