2021 Happy New Year!!!
907 North 10th Street, Garden City, Kansas 67846, United States
Senior Showcase - Shari campbell, executive director
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Senior Showcase
December 30, 2020
WHAT’S HAPPENING: “As the New Year dawns, I hope it is filled with the promises of brighter tomorrows; Happy New Year.” We plan to bring back more activities in 2021 and hope to get a few trips scheduled as the weather warms up. I want to remind you that Finney County Transit (bus service) has free rides until June 30, 2021.
We will be mailing the January-February Senior Center Newsletters this week. The January menu and activities will be part of the newsletter. It will also be posted on our webpage: https://finneycountyseniorcenter.org/
Planning ahead: We will be closing at 1:00pm on Thursday, December 31 for New Year’s Eve. We will be closed for New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, 2021.
We have our Silver Brushes painting activity coming up on Monday, January 4 at 12:45. You will need to call Della at 272-3620 to reserve your spot.
The Finney County Senior Association will be having their January dinner/meeting on Friday, January 8. Michael Gonzales will be singing to us and will help us celebrate Elvis’s birthday. Michael, as Elvis, will be entertaining us on Friday, January 8 at noon, too.
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:
Wednesday, December 30: 9:30 Completely Unraveled; 11:50 Poker Hand; 12:30 Pinochle; 4:00 Strength Training; NO DANCE TONIGHT
Thursday, December 31: 11:45 New Year’s Toast; 1:00pm SENIOR CENTER & TRANSIT SERVICES CLOSE EARLY
Friday, January 1: New Year’s Day SENIOR CENTER & TRANSIT CLOSED
Monday, January 4:12:30 Double Pinochle; 12:45 Silver Brushes Painting; 1:00 Bridge; 4:00PM Strength Training
Tuesday, January 5:9:30 Learn Wood Carving class; 12:30 Pitch; 7:00 Duplicate Bridge
Wednesday, January 6: 9:30 Completely Unraveled; 11:50 Poker Hand; 12:30 Pinochle; 7:30 Dance with the Moonshiners ($5 donation per person)
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER & MEALS ON WHEELS LUNCH MENU:
Wednesday, December 30: Ham & Asparagus Roll-Up, Au Gratin Potatoes, Cauliflower & Fruit
Thursday, December 31:Chicken Kiev, Baked Potato w/ Sour Cream, Green Beans & Ice Cream
Friday, January 1: NEW YEAR’S DAY CLOSED
Monday, January 4: BBQ Shredded Pork on a Bun, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas, Grandma’s Cookie
Tuesday, January 5: Ham & Beans, Corn Muffin, Pumpkin Pie & Vanilla Ice Cream
Wednesday, January 6: Goulash, Broccoli w/ cheese, Breadstick & Pudding
“Wishing you peace, good health, love & laughter in the New Year”.
DECEMBER 23, 2020
Senior Showcase
December 23, 2020
WHAT’S HAPPENING: “It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas Everywhere you go.”
There is still time to give us a try for lunch this year. Lunch is served at 12:00. You may dine in or get your meal packaged up to take home and enjoy. We are the best buy in town for Seniors. We ask only for a $3.50 donation for your lunch. If you are under age 60, the meal cost is $5.75. You can see the menu in this column each week. Looking ahead, next week has some truly delicious meals. The menu next week features: Chicken Spaghetti, Homemade Chili, Ham & Asparagus Roll-up & Chicken Kiev. Just call 272-3620 and sign up with Leslie.
Commodities will be distributed on Wednesday, December 23 at 10:00am. You must have a 2020 Commodities Card and you must call Della at 272-3620 before 4pm on Tuesday, December 22 to reserve your food.
We are celebrating this holiday season on Wednesday, December 23 at 11:30. You are all invited to our Christmas Party. Patti and the Senior Voice Committee will have plenty of fun activities and games for everyone to enjoy. I would guess that there might be some tasty treats for you to enjoy as well.
Planning ahead for December: Finney County Transit and the Senior Center will close early on Thursday, December 24 at 1:00pm, after lunch is served. The last City Link route will run at noon. We will also be closed all day on Friday, December 25 for Christmas. Looking ahead, we will be closing at 1:00pm on Thursday, December 31 for New Year’s Eve. We will be closed for New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, 2021.
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:
Wednesday, December 23: 9:30 Completely Unraveled; 10:00 Commodities 11:30-1:30 Christmas Party; 12:30 Pinochle; NO DANCE TONIGHT
Thursday, December 24: 11:00am Blood Pressure Clinic; 1:00pm SENIOR CENTER & TRANSIT SERVICES CLOSED
Friday, December 25: SENIOR CENTER & TRANSIT CLOSED
Monday, December 28:12:30 Double Pinochle; 4:00PM Strength Training
Tuesday, December 29: 9:30 Learn Wood Carving class; 12:30 Pitch; 7:00 Duplicate Bridge
Wednesday, December 30: 9:30 Completely Unraveled; 11:50 Poker Hand; 12:30 Pinochle; 4:00 strength Training
Thursday, December 31: 11:45 New Year’s Toast; 1:00pm SENIOR CENTER & TRANSIT SERVICES CLOSED
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER & MEALS ON WHEELS LUNCH MENU:
Wednesday, December 23: Swedish Meatballs, Egg Noodles, Mixed Vegetable & Oreo Cookie
Thursday, December 24: Roasted Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy, Green Beans & Rice Krispy Bar
Friday, December 25: CLOSED
Monday, December 28: Chicken Spaghetti, Lima Beans, Breadstick & Oreo Cookie
Tuesday, December 29: Connie’s Homemade Chili w/ crackers, Corn Bread Muffin, Baby Carrots w/ Ranch Dressing & Pudding
Wednesday, December 30: Ham & Asparagus Roll-Up, Au Gratin Potatoes, Cauliflower & Fruit
Thursday, December 31: Chicken Kiev, Baked Potato w/ Sour Cream, Green Beans & Ice Cream
“Have yourself a Merry little Christmas”.
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Senior Showcase
December 16, 2020
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
HO HO HO – the holiday season is upon us; it’s Christmas time in the center. Visions of sugar plums dancing everywhere. With the snow we have had and the snow in our forecast, we can all be dreaming of a White Christmas. We wish you a Merry Christmas: Finney County and Area Seniors. Masks are required to come into Senior Center, to ride the bus and to enter the Transit Building. All bus rides are FREE now and through June 30, 2021. This is a great time to try us out. We are still looking to add a couple of CDL drivers to our crew this month. We are also hiring an Assistant Director for Transit.
December is a great time to give us a try for lunch. I would like to invite you to join us for lunch sometime. Lunch is served at 12:00. You may dine in or get your meal packaged up to take home and enjoy. We are the best buy in town for Seniors. We ask only for a $3.50 donation for your lunch. If you are under age 60, the meal cost is $5.75. You can see the menu in this column each week or stop by and pick up a full month’s menu at the Center. Looking ahead, the last week in December has some truly delicious meals. The menu that week features: Chicken Spaghetti, Homemade Chili, Ham & Asparagus Roll-up & Chicken Kiev. Just call 272-3620 and sign up with Leslie.
Commodities will be distributed on Wednesday, December 23 at 10:00am. You must have a 2020 Commodities Card and you must call Della at 272-3620 before 4pm on Tuesday, December 22 to reserve your food.
Join us for our very own Senior Center Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 23 at 11:30. Patti and the Senior Voice Committee will have plenty of fun activities and games for everyone to enjoy. I would guess that there might be some tasty treats for you to enjoy as well.
Planning ahead for December: All Transit Services and the Senior Center will close early on Thursday, December 24 at 1 after lunch is served. The last City Link route will run at noon that day. We will also be closed on Friday, December 25 for Christmas. We will also close at 1pm on Thursday, December 31 for New Year’s Eve. We will be closed for New Year’s Day on Friday, January 1, 2021 also.
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:
Wednesday, December 16: 9:30am Completely Unraveled; 11:50 Poker Hand; 12:30 Pinochle; 1:30 FCCA Board Meeting; 4:00pm Strength Training; 7:30pm Dance to the Ortiz Band ($5 donation per person)
Thursday, December 17: 8:30 TOPS; 9:30 Learn Wood Carving Class; 1:00 Skip Bo
Friday, December 18: 10:30 Nurse (mask required); 11:30 Al Miller live music; 1:00 Legal Aide (appointment required – call Della at 272-3620)
Monday, December 21:12:30 Double Pinochle; 1:00pm Bridge
Tuesday, December 22: 9:30 Learn Wood Carving class; 12:30 Pitch; 7:00 Duplicate Bridge
Wednesday, December 23: 9:30 Completely Unraveled; 10:00 Commodities 11:30-1:30 Christmas Party; 12:30 Pinochle
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER & MEALS ON WHEELS LUNCH MENU:
We are now requiring that you wear a mask to enter and while you are at the Senior Center, per Garden City & Finney County Ordinances. While eating and drinking you may remove your mask. We want everyone to stay healthy, so: Please wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain 6’ social distancing whe
Wednesday, December 16: Beef Tips over Rice, Corn & Grandma’s Chocolate Cookie
Thursday, December 17: Teriyaki Pork Loin, Scalloped potatoes, Mixed Vegetables & Pudding
Friday, December 18: Tuna Casserole, Peas, Garlic Bread & Fruit
Monday, December 21: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy, Carrots & Fruit
Tuesday, December 22: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup w/ crackers, Swiss Cheeseburger on Bun, Cherry Tomatoes, Ranch Dressing & Pudding,
Wednesday, December 23: Swedish Meatballs, Egg Noodles, Mixed Vegetable & Oreo Cookie
Thursday, December 24: Roasted Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy, Green Beans & Rice Krispy Bar