Senior Scribbles (March 5, 2014)

hillsboro senior center

Footcare is March 11 and will be provided by Greenhaw Wellness in Hillsboro.

If interested, please call for an appointment time.

Our monthly ?Show ?n Tell? is March 14. Those who would like to participate are asked to bring anything to show and talk about.

St. Patrick?s Day is March 17 so be sure to wear green.

The business meeting will be at noon March 18.

For those who might be interested in learning how to use a computer, check email or surf the internet, we now have an extra computer available from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Volunteering is a lot of fun and right now we are looking for people who can help us at the center.

As an added bonus, a free meal is provided on the day someone works.

If interested, please call.

We hope you can ?spring? in this month and join us for a meal.

Remember anyone at any age can have lunch. The suggested donation for those age 60 and over is $3.15 and people age 59 and under is $5. It?s certainly a great meal deal.

As always, we thank everyone for their support.

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 5

Ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, lima beans, pineapple, peanut butter cookie, bread, milk.

THURSDAY, March 6

Ham & beans, rosy pears, cornbread, milk.

FRIDAY, March 7

Chicken enchilada casserole, carrots, pickled beets, fruit crisp, bread, milk.

MONDAY, March 10

Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, fruit cobbler, bread, milk.

TUESDAY, March 11

Pork roast, cornbread dressing, steamed cabbage, Jell-O with fruit, bread, milk.

WEDNESDAY, March 12

Bierocks, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail, Rice Krispie treats, bread, milk.

Marion senior center

Will March come in like a lion?

We have become weather obsessed and one little snowflake creates uncertainty.

Thanks to our brave meal delivery people who keep that vital service going.

We are trying to assemble a Walk Kansas team for this year. Call if you would like to participate.

We had two birthdays Feb. 25 for Sue Clough and Barb Smith. They provided ice cream and a cherry dessert for us.

We had a musical program Feb. 26. Richard Dirks played his harmonica and Judy Nightengale played her guitar and sang gospel songs. Residents of Hilltop Manor joined us for lunch.

Come join us March 12. After lunch, Gary and Karen Chaput will tell about their experiences volunteering at the Lord?s Diner in Wichita.

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 5

Ash Wednesday: Lasagna or alternate of fish, broccoli, garlic bread, tropical fruit, red, white and blue cookies.

THURSDAY, March 6

Cheeseburgers, lettuce, tomato, onion, sweet potato fries, fruit, milk.

FRIDAY, March 7

Potato soup or alternate of fish, crackers, ham and cheese on bun, peas, fruit salad, milk .

MONDAY, March 10

Swiss steak, buttered new potatoes, cauliflower in cheese sauce, ambrosia salad, whole wheat bread, milk.

TUESDAY, March 11

Chili w/crackers, onions, cheese, carrot salad, cornbread, milk.

WEDNESDAY, March 12

Ham steak, baked potatoes, peas, pineapple, whole wheat rolls, chocolate chip cookies, milk.

PEABODY senior center

Ash Wednesday is Wednesday, March 5, an important date in the Christian world marking the beginning of the Easter celebration.

We will once again be privileged to have our area ministers and leaders present a Lenten message each Wednesday after lunch throughout the season.

Jim Pohlman will have the devotion March 5 and Marilyn Cox will be here March 12.

Everyone is welcome to come and eat with us and stay for the devotion, or if they are rushed, they might also come by for the devotional.

World Day of Prayer will be held at the senior center Friday, March 7. This is held the first Friday in March each year and will be lead by Linda Eden. Please join us for this inspiring time.

The birthday dinner for March is March 11. Make reservations early so there will be plenty of our cook, Kim Nellans?, oven-fried chicken. This is always a wonderful meal and good time.

Meals are a suggested donation of $3.15 for those age 60 or older, and only $5 for everyone under age 60.

We do need to know the day before if you plan to eat with us, so please call at 983-2226. If it is after hours, leave a message and we will get it when we come in the morning.

We are located at 106 N. Walnut and our phone number is 620-983-2226.

?Ruth Lott, director

WEDNESDAY, March 5

Taco salad, fruit, milk.

THURSDAY, March 6

Baked chicken breast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, fruit, wheat bread, milk.

FRIDAY, March 7

Fish or alternate entree available, diced potatoes, corn, fruit, wheat bread, milk.

MONDAY, March 10

Taco soup, fruit, milk

TUESDAY, March 11

Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit, birthday cake, wheat roll, milk.

WEDNESDAY, March 12

Swiss steak, potatoes, vegetables, fruit, wheat roll, milk.

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