Senior Scribbles (March 26, 2014)

hillsboro senior center

We are having chair massages April 2, for more information or to make an appointment, call us. Bingo is after noon meal.

Robin Dye, mobility specialist with Hatfield Mobility in Salina, will be here April 7. She will be showing us things that will help around the house.

On Tuesday, April 8, we will have footcare with Greenhaw Wellness. Call for an appointment.

We will play bingo on after the April 9 noon meal.

Volunteer Week is April 6-12. Remember to thank the wonderful volunteers in our community. We have a sign-up sheet for our Easter dinner April 15 and need reservations by April 9 so that our cook knows how much to order for that day. We will have pastor Lynn Jost from Ebenfeld Menno?nite Brethren Church presenting an Easter reading. Carla Koslowsky will play a few songs on the pianos.

We thank everyone for supporting our center. If you would like to volunteer during the summer. We can always use the help.

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, March 26

Bingo: Baked omelet, hash brown patty, orange juice, Jell-O with fruit, biscuit, milk..

THURSDAY, March 27

Roast beef, scalloped potatoes, green beans, fruit crumble, bread, milk.

FRIDAY, March 28

Fish or alternate of chicken strips, seasoned pasta, broccoli or peas/carrots, fruited pudding, bread, milk.

MONDAY, March 31

Pork cutlet, parsley potatoes, cabbage or green beans, mixed fruit, bread, milk.

TUESDAY, April 1

Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, mixed vegetables, fruit salad, custard, rolls, milk.

WEDNESDAY, April 2

Bingo: Spaghetti with meat sauce, carrots, garlic bread, milk.

Marion senior center

The Theo and Alfred M. Landon Center on Aging at the University of Kansas Medical Center is having its annual photo contest called, ?Images of Aging.?

The contest is open to amateur and professional photographers, and at least one person (in the photographs) must be 65 years or older. The idea is to bring attention to the many faces of older adults.

First place is $350. The contest runs from April 15 to May 15.

Come join us March 26. After lunch, officer Mike Stone will bring his K-9 partner, Legion, to demonstrate his abilities.

For more information or lunch reservation, 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, March 26

Mike Stone and K-9: Ham loaf, baked potatoes, broccoli with cauliflower, cinnamon apples, whole wheat rolls, milk.

THURSDAY, March 27

Hot dogs, bun, tortilla chips, pea salad, fruit, milk.

FRIDAY, March 28

Fish with alternate, sweet potato fries, baked beans, bread sticks, dessert, milk.

MONDAY, March 31

Oven-fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, blueberry cake, whole wheat rolls, milk.

No menu available for April 1, 2.

PEABODY senior center

Thank you everyone that helped make the monthly Senior Citizens of Marion County a success at Peabody last Friday.

We had a large attendance and acquired a lot of great information. We appreciate everyone coming out to these meetings and helping us ?shine.?

Lenten Services continue each Wednesday after the noon meal. These devotions are uplifting and we hope you will join us for them.

April menus are out, and we encourage everyone to stop by and pick one up.

We will be having a make up meal at 5 p.m. Wednes?day, April 23, after Easter. We must make up the meal when we had to be closed for the new faucet and sprayer that was installed in our kitchen.

The make-up meal will require reservations, so call in as soon as you can. Our cook, Kim Nellans, will be sure to have enough for all.

The monthly birthday dinner which will be Tues?day, April 8, and our annual volunteer appreciation lunch is Tuesday, April 29.

I’m still searching for spring and so far I have found Robins and new growth, but no warm weather yet. Guess I’ll keep looking

Stop by the center at 106 N. Walnut St. in Peabody or call us at (620) 983-2226.

?Ruth Lott, director

WEDNESDAY, March 26

Lenten Devotions: Chicken and noodles, vegetable, fruit, wheat bread, milk.

THURSDAY, March 27

Pork cutlet, potatoes, cabbage, mixed fruit, wheat bread, milk

FRIDAY, March 28

Fish with alternate available, macaroni & cheese, spinach, fruit, wheat bread, milk.

MONDAY, March 31

Liver & onions, alternate available, baked potato, green beans, fruit, wheat bread, milk.

No menu available for April 1, 2.

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