Polson Seniors: Celebrate food all month long

I am sure you have reason to grumble (or celebrate) special days of observance in addition to national holidays. We all have our favorites. On the Today website you can find a list of the yearly events that you might want to celebrate (or not). Also listed are National (something) weeks and National (something) months.

October has 60 events listed. I’ll stick to food-related events. This month is National Apple, Caramel, Chili, Pizza, Pretzel, Sausage and/or Cookie Month! No matter what your favorite food is, always remember that a balanced diet is food of the month.

Lunch is served from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday ($5 donation; $10 without a completed MASTS form). Milk is available with all meals; delivery service is available for those who meet our guidelines.

The menu (subject to substitutions) includes lemon chicken, Oct. 1; sloppy Joes, Oct. 2; taco soup with corn bread, Oct. 5; spaghetti, Oct. 6; chef’s salad, Oct. 7; French dip, Oct. 8; and BBQ pork sandwich, Oct. 9.

Wednesdays have been reserved for Game Day! Invite friends for a variety of board and card games.

Other activities include bingo at 6 p.m. Fridays and card bingo, 6 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays; pinochle, 12:30 p.m. Monday, no pass, and Thursdays, pass four (new and old players welcome); pool table available 8 a.m.-3 p.m. daily; mahjong and bridge, noon Wednesdays (looking for substitutes and regular players); and exercise class (low impact and video-assisted), 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Spinning Wheelers meet 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays (call 208-520-1013); and the veterans service officer visits the center from 10 a.m.-noon on the first Friday and third Tuesday of each month (walk-ins welcome).

Our Polson Senior Citizens community center provides space for individuals and groups to meet for physical and mental health, social and educational purposes, and may be reserved for special events on weekends and evenings. We are open 8 a.m.-3 p.m. weekdays, or later by appointment.

Contact us at 406-883-4735, drop by 504 3rd Avenue East, email [email protected] or follow us on Facebook.