Our menu for this week includes: Monday, June 17—grilled chicken sandwich, savory potatoes, baked beans, sherbet. Tuesday, June 18—Ham and beans, potatoes, tomatoes, cornbread, fruit. Wednesday, June 19—Meatloaf, baked potato, carrots, pudding. Thursday, June 20—Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, fruit. Friday, June 21—Tuna salad sandwich, cucumber and tomato…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, June 10—Pepper steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, hominy, fruit. Tuesday, June 11—Baked potato bar, Frito pie, corn, fruit. Wednesday, June 12—Cashew chicken, rice, egg roll, Oriental vegetables, cookie. Thursday, June 13—Hamburger/tater tot casserole, cucumber slices, tomato slices, roll, fruit. Friday, June 14—Catfish nuggets,…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, June 3—Cheeseburger and fixin’s, savory potatoes, cake. Tuesday, June 4—Country fried steak, potatoes, gravy, corn, jell-o. Wednesday, June 5—Chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, fruit. Thursday, June 6—Ham and beans, potatoes, tomatoes, cornbread, fruit. Friday, June 7—Spaghetti, green beans, garlic roll,…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, May 27—CLOSED. Tuesday, May 28—Swedish meatballs, rice, peas and carrots, fruit. Wednesday, May 29—Manicotti with meat sauce, green beans, garlic roll, ice cream. Thursday, May 30—Ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli cheese soup, salad, cookie. Friday, May 31—Chicken livers, mashed potatoes, gravy, tomatoes, fruit…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, May 20—Grilled chicken sandwich, savory potatoes, baked beans, sherbet. Tuesday, May 21—Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, hominy, fruit. Wednesday, May 22—Chicken and dumplin’s, peas and carrots, coleslaw, cake. Thursday, May 23—Spaghetti, green beans, garlic roll, pudding. Friday, May 24—Hamburger/tater tot casserole, cucumber slices,…
Last Weeks News – A true saying is “the darker the berry, the healthier the fruit.” Purple fruit such as blueberries and blackberries and vegetables such as eggplant and purple cauliflower are packed with anthocyanins, a type of antioxidant, and other substances that may help fight heart disease, diabetes, and…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, April 22—Chicken Alfredo sauce over noodles, spinach, carrots, fruit. Tuesday, April 23—Cook’s Choice. Wednesday, April 24—Meatloaf, baked potato, corn, roll, sherbet. Thursday, April 25—Sweet and sour pork, egg roll, Oriental vegetables, fruit. Friday, April 26—Ham and beans, cornbread, spinach, potatoes, fruit. We say…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, April 15—Chicken wings, coleslaw, cottage cheese, cookie. Tuesday, April 16—Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, hominy, fruit. Wednesday, April 17—Frito pie, baked potato bar, corn, jell-o. Thursday, April 18—Stuffed peppers, green beans, roll, ice cream. Friday, April 19—BBQ sandwich, savory potatoes, salad, fruit.…
Our activities around the Center this week include: Monday—Jam session 6-9, Extension exercise class 10-11. Tuesday—OATS bus to Ozark, DCCA Board Meeting 12:30. Wednesday—OATS bus in and around Ava, Pinochle Tournament 12:30, Extension exercise class 10-11. Our pitch tournament on Tuesday, April 2 had these individuals as winners: Janell Mische…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, April 1—BBQ pork, soup, salad, cookie. Tuesday, April 2—Country fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, fruit. Wednesday, April 3—Bone-in chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, roll, mixed vegetables, pudding. Thursday, April 4—Beans, cornbread, spinach, potatoes, fruit. Friday, April 5—Baked spaghetti, green beans, roll, cake.…
The menu down at the Center this week is: Monday, March 25—Chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, roll, fruit. Tuesday, March 26—Meatloaf, baked potato, green beans, bread, pudding. Wednesday, March 27—Ham, sweet potatoes, peas and carrots, roll, pudding. Thursday, March 28—Fish, hush puppies, cheesy potatoes, ice cream. …
Our menu this week includes: Monday, March 11—Cashew chicken, egg roll, rice, Oriental vegetables, cookie. Tuesday, March 12—Hot ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli soup, cake. Wednesday, March 13—Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, hot apples. Thursday, March 14—Frito pie, baked potato bar, corn, fruit crisp. Friday, March…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, March 4—Chicken and dumplings, peas and carrots, mixed fruit. Tuesday, March 5—Chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, corn, roll, fruit crisp. Wednesday, March 6—Bone-in chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, bread, strawberries and bananas. Thursday, March 7—Cheeseburger and fixins, savory potatoes, coleslaw, ice…
Our menu for this week is: Monday, February 25—Biscuit, gravy, sausage, egg, hash brown, fruit. Tuesday, February 26—Spaghetti and meatballs, salad bar, garlic roll, cookie. Wednesday, February 27—Chicken salad sandwich, vegetable soup, fruit. Thursday, February 28—Meatloaf, baked potato, peas, roll, pudding. Friday, March 1—Fish sandwich, homemade soup, jell-o with fruit.…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, February 18—CLOSED for President’s Day.; Tuesday, February 19—Frito pie, baked potato salad bar, corn, fruit crisp. Wednesday, February 20—Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, hot apples. Thursday, February 21—Cook’s choice. Friday, February 22—Stew, salad, biscuit, fruit. Summer Masterson, from Legal…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday February 11—Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes, beets, fruit. Tuesday, February 12—BBQ pork sandwich, savory potatoes, hominy, cake. Wednesday, February 13—Chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots, roll, fruit. Thursday, February 14—Taco salad, corn, sherbet. Friday, February 15—Ham and beans, roasted potatoes, spinach,…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, February 4—Cheeseburger and fixin’s, savory potatoes, coleslaw, ice cream. Tuesday, February 5—Salisbury steak, rice, corn, cake. Wednesday, February 6—Bone-in chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, bread, strawberries and bananas. Thursday, February 7—Cook’s choice. Friday, February 8—Cashew chicken, egg roll, rice, Oriental vegetables,…
Our menu for this week appears to be Monday, January 28—Hot ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli soup, cake. Tuesday, January 29—BBQ wings, potato salad, baked beans, fruit. Wednesday, January 30—Sloppy joe, savory potatoes, salad bar, fruit. Thursday, January 31—Beans, cornbread, stewed tomatoes, potatoes, pudding. Friday, February 1—Polish sausage, mashed potatoes,…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, January 21—CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. Tuesday, January 22—Frito pie, carrots, salad bar, cake. Wednesday, January 23—Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, ice cream. Thursday, January 24—Meatloaf, baked potato, hominy, roll, fruit. Friday, January 25—Chicken salad sandwich, cottage…
Our menu for this week is as follows: Monday, January 14—Biscuit, gravy, sausage, egg, hash browns, fruit. Tuesday, January 15—Salisbury steak, mushroom gravy, rice, stewed tomatoes, brownie. Wednesday, January 16—Ham, sweet potatoes, peas and carrots, roll, pudding. Thursday, January 17—Liver and onions, mashed potatoes and gravy, mixed vegetables, cobbler. Friday,…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, January 7—Cheeseburger and fixings, savory potatoes, cake. Tuesday, January 8—Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, beets, bread, jell-o with fruit. Wednesday, January 9—Cashew chicken, rice, egg roll, Oriental vegetables, cookie. Thursday, January 10—Pork roast, dressing, gravy, cheesy cauliflower, cobbler. Friday, January 11—Polish sausage,…
The menu for this shortened week is: Monday, December 31—CLOSED. Tuesday, January 1—CLOSED Happy New Year!! Wednesday, January 2–Bone-in chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, pudding. Thursday, January 3—Open face turkey sandwich, broccoli, fruit. Friday, January 4—Chili, crackers, peanut butter sandwich, carrots, fruit. Congratulations to the pitch tournament winners on…
Our menu for this week is Monday, December 24—CLOSED for Christmas Eve. Tuesday, December 25—CLOSED Merry Christmas! Wednesday, December 26—Cashew chicken, rice, egg roll, Oriental vegetables, cookie. Thursday, December 27—Brown bag sandwich, cookie. Friday, December 28—Spaghetti and meatballs, green beans, roll, poke and pour cake. The activities are brief for…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, December 17—Beef stew, biscuit, pickled beets, brownie. Tuesday, December 18—Country fried steak, potatoes and gravy, hominy, roll, jell-o with fruit. Wednesday, December 19—Catfish nuggets, hush puppies, baked potato bar with all the fixings, cobbler. Thursday, December 20–Pork roast, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, cranberries,…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, December 10—Cheeseburger and fixings, savory potatoes, cake. Tuesday, December 11—Roast beef, potatoes and gravy, carrots, roll, pudding. Wednesday, December 12—Ham and beans, O’Brian potatoes, stewed tomatoes, cornbread, sherbet. Thursday, December 13—Sandwich, cookie. Friday, December 14—Chicken and dumplings, peas and carrots, wheat bread, ice…
Wow! Do I have a lot to catch up. The winners of the pitch tournament on November 6 were Sue Pool (224), Claude Coberly (218) and Hulda Tipton (202). Five games were played. The winners of the pinochle tournament on November 14 were Mary Lea Myers (881), Millie Heavner (732)…
Last week’s news – Seniors, here are some ways to liven up your meals with fruits and vegetables. Try grilling mushrooms, carrots, peppers and potatoes on a kabob skewer, brushing them with oil. Or try peaches, pineapple and mangos. Mix sautéed onions, peas or tomatoes in your favorite casserole. Toss…
Here’s a poem I’m sure every senior can relate to: A row of bottles on my shelf caused me to analyze: One yellow pill I have to pop goes to my heart so it won’t stop. A little white one that I take goes to my hands so they won’t…
Here’s a poem I’m sure every senior can relate to: A row of bottles on my shelf caused me to analyze: One yellow pill I have to pop goes to my heart so it won’t stop. A little white one that I take goes to my hands so they won’t…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, October 15—Chili, peanut butter sandwich, corn, fruit. Tuesday, October 16—Open face turkey, mixed vegetables, pudding. Wednesday, October 17—Catfish nuggets, hush puppies, cheesy potatoes, cobbler. Thursday, October 18—Ham and beans, potatoes, spinach, cornbread, ice cream. Friday, October 19—Meatballs, rice, gravy, breaded tomatoes, green beans,…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, October 8—Cheeseburger and fixings, savory potatoes, cake. Tuesday, October 9—Chicken and dumplings, peas and carrots, coconut pudding. Wednesday, October 10—Chicken fried steak, potatoes and gravy, hominy, roll, jell-o. Thursday, October 11—Polish sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, peas, bread, cookie. Friday, October 12—Taco salad, corn, mandarin…
Your body can’t function at its most basic level without ample amounts of water. Drinking a glass or two of water before a meal can help portion control. Staying properly hydrated is the only way we can effectively purge our bodies of toxins. People with chronic constipation are more likely…
Senior, for a more healthy heart, get active. Extra weight does serious damage to your heart. Try a 20-minute walk every evening. Limiting saturated fats and trans fats will produce more good (HDL) cholesterol in your body. Eat at least 41/2 cups fruits and vegetables each day, fish twice a…
With gas prices going through the roof again under the current administration, here are some ways to save: watch your speed. If 55 is the limit, drive it. If 65 is the limit, stay at 60 and let those gas-guzzlers pass you. We’re seniors. We’re expected to drive slow! Keep…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, September 10—Cashew chicken, egg roll, rice, Oriental vegetables, pudding. Tuesday, September 11—Fish, cheesy potatoes, hush puppies, fruit. Wednesday, September 12—Ham and beans, O’Brian potatoes, stewed tomatoes, cornbread, sherbet. Thursday, September 13—Country fried steak, potatoes and gravy, corn, fruit. Friday, September 14—Cheeseburger, tomato, onion,…
Here are some health tips for senior men: get the screenings you need for routine blood pressure and cholesterol checks; colonoscopies for cancer; ultrasounds for abdominal aortic aneurysms and blood tests for diabetes. Get your weight under control. Think preventive by taking a baby aspirin every day and shots for…
Our activities this week includes: Monday–Tai Chi exercise class at 10:30. Tuesday—OATS bus to adjoining county. Wednesday—OATS bus to Ava. Friday—OATS bus to Ava, Tai Chi exercise class 10:30. The menu on: Monday, August 27—Taco salad, Mexican corn, cookie. Tuesday, August 28—Beef stew, biscuit, salad bar, brownie. Wednesday, August 29—Meatloaf,…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, August 13—BBQ meatballs, macaroni and cheese, 3-bean salad, cake. Tuesday, August 14—Cook’s Choice. Wednesday, August 15–Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots, roll, pudding. Thursday, August 16—Home style chicken, cheesy potatoes, broccoli, salad bar, ice cream. Friday, August 17—Salisbury steak, rice, zucchini and…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, August 6—Cashew chicken, egg roll, Oriental vegetables, pudding. Tuesday, August 7—Pork fritter, dressing, broccoli with cheese, fruit. Wednesday, August 8—Ham and beans, O’Brian potatoes, stewed tomatoes, corn bread, sherbet. Thursday, August 9—Cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, onion, savory potatoes, salad bar, cookie. Friday, August 10—Fish,…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, July 30—Corn dog, tater tots, baked beans, sherbet. Tuesday, July 31—Cook’s Choice. Wednesday, August 1—Bone-in chicken, potatoes, gravy, corn, bread, fruit. Thursday, August 2—Spaghetti with meatballs, green beans, salad bar, cake. Friday, August 3—Ham, yams, creamed peas, jell-o with fruit. The activities will…
Our activities for this week include: Tuesday—OATS bus to adjoining county. Wednesday—OATS bus to Ava, Division of the Blind free glaucoma screening from 10-12. Thursday—Driver’s exam in the basement. Friday—OATS bus to Ava. The American Heart Association reminds us of these heart attack warning signs: chest discomfort, discomfort in one…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, July 16—Cook’s Choice. Tuesday, July 17—Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, cheesy cauliflower, cake. Wednesday, July 18—Meatloaf, green beans, baked potato, Jell-o with fruit. Thursday, July 19—Burrito, corn, salad bar, cobbler. Friday, July 20—Polish sausage, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, peas, cookie. Do you know…
The American Cancer Society recommends women over 50 should have a clinical breast exam every year and men over 50 should talk to their physician about the pros and cons of prostate testing and testicular screening. Men and women are encouraged to conduct monthly self-exams. There’s no doubt about it;…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, July 2—Taco salad, Mexican corn, chips, cobbler. Tuesday, July 3—Chicken nuggets mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cake. Wednesday, July 4—CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY. Thursday, July 5—Spaghetti and meatballs, salad, green beans, roll, pudding. Friday, July 6—Bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, potato salad, cucumber…
We had enough for two tables for pinochle tournament. Congratulations to these ladies: Annabelle Walker (798), Millie Heavener (669) and Willene Adams (651). Each of the ladies received a free meal here at the Center. Our menu for the week is: Monday, June 25—Meatloaf, baked potato, carrots, roll, Jell-o with…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, June 18—Cashew chicken, egg roll, rice, Oriental vegetables, cookie. Tuesday, June 19—Cheeseburger, salad bar, onion, savory potatoes, cobbler. Wednesday, June 20—Open face turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, fruit. Thursday, June 21—Cook’s Choice. Friday, June 22—Ham, sweet potatoes, creamed peas, roll, ice cream. Our activities…
Many seniors do not know what they would do without hot meals delivered daily to their homes. Many seniors cannot walk or drive to the local senior center and have to depend on the OATS bus, family or friends to bring them. Therefore, it is so important that those in…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, June 4—Lasagna, salad, green beans, pears. Tuesday, June 5—Taco salad, Mexican corn, refried beans, chips, cobbler. Wednesday, June 6—Bone-in chicken, baked potato, mixed vegetables, pudding. Thursday, June 7—Swiss steak with mushrooms and onions, rice, bread, peas and carrots, cake. Friday, June 8—Ham and…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday—Closed for Memorial Day holiday. Tuesday, May 29–Nachos, Mexican corn, refried beans, ice cream. Wednesday, May 30—Pork chop, potatoes, gravy, green beans, roll cheesecake. Thursday, May 31—Chili dogs, baked potato, carrot salad, cookie. Friday, June 1—Ham, au gratin potatoes, creamed peas, roll, ice cream.…
Cutting costs doesn’t have to ruin your quality of life. Here are five rules of frugality: 1-Don’t give up the things you love. Thriftiness should never outweigh happiness. 2-Find inexpensive ways to enjoy what’s important to you. You don’t have to own the books you read or the movies you…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, May 14—BBQ meatballs, mac ‘n cheese, peas and carrots, applesauce. Tuesday, May 15—Chicken, baked potato, Brussel sprouts, cookie. Wednesday, May 16—Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, broccoli w/cheese, cobbler. Thursday, May 17—Spaghetti, salad bar, green beans, garlic roll, pudding. Friday, May 18—Sweet and sour…
Our menu for this week includes Monday, May 7—Turkey and cheese sandwich, soup, crackers, cobbler. Tuesday, May 8—Cook’s Choice. Wednesday, May 9—Meatloaf, baked potato, carrots, roll, jell-o with fruit. Thursday, May 10—Polish sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, peas, bread, cookie. Friday, May 11—Fish, coleslaw, hush puppies, stewed tomatoes, strawberries with ice cream.…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, April 30—Swiss steak, rice, tomatoes, fruit. Tuesday, May 1—BBQ pork on a bun, baked beans, potato wedges, Jell-o with fruit. Wednesday, May 2—Bone-in chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, cake. Thursday, May 3— Ham, cabbage, stewed tomatoes, bread, brownie. Friday, May 4— Chicken teriyaki,…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, April 23—Polish sausage, mashed potatoes, peas, bread, fruit crisp. Tuesday, April 24—Ham, mac ‘n cheese, baked sweet potato, cake. Wednesday, April 25—Enchiladas, Mexican corn, refried beans, fruit. Thursday, April 26—Turkey and cheese sandwich, vegetable soup, ice cream. Friday, April 27—Hot dog/chili dog, tater…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, April 16—Ham and cheese sandwich, broccoli soup, cobbler. Tuesday, April 17—Chicken nuggets, Alfredo sauce, Brussel sprouts, roll, cookie. Wednesday, April 18—Pork chop, dressing, cauliflower with cheese sauce, apple crisp. Thursday, April 19—Cook’s Choice. Friday, April 20—Meatloaf, green beans, baked potato, fruit. Our activities…
Our menu for this week is—Monday, April 9—Cheeseburger, savory potatoes, pork ‘n beans, cake. Tuesday, April 10—Open face turkey, corn, chocolate pudding. Wednesday, April 11—Ham and beans, O’Brian potatoes, spinach, cornbread, fruit. Thursday, April 12—Meatballs, rice and gravy, vegetables, roll, cookie. Friday, April 13—Catfish nuggets, hush puppies, breaded tomatoes, cucumber…
Our menu for this week is: Monday, March 26–Cheeseburger, savory potatoes, lettuce, onion, tomato, sherbet. Tuesday, March 27—Manicotti, salad bar, green beans, garlic roll, pudding. Wednesday, March 28—Roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, fruit. Thursday, March 29—Chili dogs, tater tots, carrots, cobbler. Friday, March 30—Cook’s choice. Our…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, March 19—Polish sausage, mashed potatoes, peas, cornbread, fruit crisp. Tuesday, March 20—Fish sandwich on a bun, vegetable soup, coleslaw, cake. Wednesday, March 21—Meatloaf, baked potato, salad, corn, brownie. Thursday, March 22—Beef stew, cheese biscuit, salad, pudding. Friday, March 23—Soft tacos, lettuce, Mexican corn,…
Our menu for this week includes: Monday, March 12—Country fried steak, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, biscuit, pudding. Tuesday, March 13—Chili, ½ peanut butter sandwich, carrots, cobbler. Wednesday, March 14—BBQ chicken, potato salad, baked beans, fruit. Thursday, March 15—Cashew chicken, steamed rice, egg roll, Oriental vegetables, cookie. Friday, March 16—Roast…
