Senior Scribbles (July 30, 2014)

hillsboro senior center

All of us are ready for August, and wondering where the time goes. It won?t be long until the kids are heading back to school.
For those looking for something to do, we need volunteers from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Anyone helping will get their meal free of charge.
Chair massages are Tuesday, Aug. 5 and those interested are asked to call for more information.
Rex Savage will also be talking about wind farms in Marion County.
The August social is from 5-7 p.m. This is a fundraising event and will include sloppy joes, chips, coffee, pie and ice cream for $7.
The McKinny sisters are providing musical entertainment.
The center thanks everyone for their support and also to those who have donated fresh produce.
Everyone is enjoying this special treat.
We are here from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and are located at 212 N. Main St., or call 620-947-2304.
?Brenda Moss, director

WEDNESDAY, July 30
Roast turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, frosted cake, roll, milk.
THURSDAY, July 31
Taco salad or hamburger/bun, sliced tomatoes, fresh fruit, milk.

FRIDAY, Aug. 1
Herb-baked chicken, oven-browned potatoes, cauliflower, vegetables or peas and carrots, sliced tomatoes, peach crisp, roll, milk.
MONDAY, Aug. 4
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy succotash, fruit cobbler, roll, milk.
TUESDAY, Aug. 5
Baked chicken, steamed vegetables, pasta salad, watermelon, roll, milk.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6
Pork chop, buttered noodles, squash salad, fruit cobbler, roll, milk.

Marion senior center

The Produce Fairy has appeared again.

I found sacks of zucchini outside when I opened the doors one day.
Previously, I found sacks of apples, with a note from Laurie Miesse explaining that they were organic and best for applesauce.
Irmagene Goodman brought birthday treats July 17. Thelma Blosser brought in candy corn also.
Judy Thompson, Veteran Service representative of Salina, stopped by to set up a time to come to Marion. She will be here at 9:30 p.m. starting Aug. 12 and come every other month.
We had a musical program July 23. Lydia Gates played a medley of songs on the piano and then she and Connie Fisher sang, accompanied by Shirley Bowers.
Come join us Aug. 6. There will be a representative from Asaria Care Hospice speaking to us.
For more information or lunch reservations, call 620-382-2942 by 9 a.m. the day of the meal. We are located at 309 S. Third St.
? Janet Bryant, director

WEDNESDAY, July 30
Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, wax beans, Jell-O cake, whole wheat rolls, milk.
THURSDAY, July 31
Barbecued pork, bun, coleslaw, fruit, cookies, milk.

PEABODY senior center

Reservations can be called in at 620-983-2226 or come by 106 N. Walnut.

Meals are a suggested donation of $3.15 for seniors and only $5 for those not yet 60 years old. Please make a reservation and see what a delicious, enjoyable mid-day meal is served.
?Ruth Lott, director

WEDNESDAY, July 30
Barbecue chicken, macaroni salad, vegetable, wheat bread, milk.
THURSDAY, July 31
Beef and noodles, green beans, Jell-O, wheat bread, milk.
FRIDAY, Aug. 1
Smothered burgers, mashed potatoes, carrots, Mandarin oranges, graham crackers, bread, milk.
MONDAY, Aug. 4
Meatloaf, baked potato, vegetable, fruit cobbler, wheat bread, milk.
TUESDAY, Aug. 5
Turkey and dressing, casserole, vegetable, fruit, milk.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 6
Pork cutlet, potatoes, cabbage, mixed fruit, wheat bread, milk.

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