Senior Services of Polk County

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Senior Services of Polk County

2309 Euclid Ave. Des Moines, Iowa 50310

Southside Senior Center

100 Payton Ave

Saturday, December 1st

Good People, Good Food... Come Share in the Fun!!

Just bring a dish to share.

Doors Open at 10:30 a.m.

Eat at noon, then stay in the afternoon to play cards, bingo, dominoes, etc. Table Service is provided, along with coffee & tea.

This potluck is for anyone over 60 years of age, regardless if you attend a senior center or not.

M L K Fundraiser

Come over and check out... MLK Senior Center's Weekly Breakfast

1650 Garfield Ave.

Breakfast Menu changes each week. $5.00 per person.

Call for more information. 266-5445

All monies collected will go towards MLK's special donations account.

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December

2nd -- Hanukkah

7th -- Pearl Harbor Remembrance

21st -- Winter Begins

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Winter Solstice

Polk County Supplemental Foods

The Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides a FREE nutritious box of food each month for senior citizens, 60 years of age or

older, who meet income guidelines.

The maximum monthly income for 1 person

is $1,316 and for 2 people it is $1,784 combined. You can apply in person at 2309 Euclid Ave or request an application be sent to you.

DRUG/PRESCRIPTION DROP BOXES

* * Safely Dispose of Expired or Unused Medications

* * Do not accept syringes * * No loose pills ? please have in

bag or bottle LOCATIONS

We can be reached at 515-286-3655.

Polk County Sheriff's Office (Lobby of Patrol) 6023 NE 14th Street Dsm 50313

515-286-3333

Grimes City Hall Bondurant City Hall

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90 Plus Birthdays

Grimes

Dorothy Greif (Pictured Left) 12/20/1926 - 92

North

Gary Dalbey (Pictured Right) 12/6/1928 - 90

Altoona

Harry Robbins (Not Pictured) 12/4/1928 - 90

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Ask the Naturalist

Submitted by Heidi Anderson, Polk County Conservation

Q. Could you tell me about the migration of Canada geese? Some

one told me that some of the geese here don't migrate. I have lived here for years and always thought they did. Also, why do geese fly in V-formation?

A. There are 11 subspecies of Canada geese in North America and nearly all migrate. Canada geese

establish strong bonds with their young during the summer and will stay together for almost a year. The young learn the migration routes from their parents and follow the same route in subsequent years. They migrate together in flocks with other family units. However, it is not uncommon to see Canada geese in Iowa during the winter. Common or giant Canada geese will not migrate if they can find food and open water. Ponds in urban areas become good habitats for geese because of the lack of predators and amount of open space. Geese fly in a V-formation so they can see each other and it helps reduce wind resistance. Usually the most senior female goose is in the lead but the lead goose will change from time to time.

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3 Hamburger Cabbage Casserole (.75) Green Beans w/Almonds Tropical Fruit (2) French Bread (1) Oatmeal Raisin Cookie (1) Skim Milk (.75) 93/810

4 Chicken Breast in Country Gravy Mashed Red Potatoes (1) Carrots (.5) Mandarin Oranges (1) Wheat Bread (1) Cherry Jello Skim Milk (.75) 73/552

5 BBQ Pork Chop Coleslaw (.5) Pinto Beans (1.5) Banana (2) Rye Bread (1) Skim Milk (.75) 98/691

5 Flex Meal Option Garden Chicken Salad (.5) Banana (2) WW Dinner Roll (1) Skim Milk (.75)

6 Chicken Supreme (.75) Spinach Lettuce Salad w/ Ranch Dressing Craisins (1.5) Skim Milk (.75)

7 Tuna Tetrazzini (1.5) Mixed Vegetables (1) Pears (1) Raisin Bread (1) Applesauce Bar (1.5) Chocolate Milk (1.5)

65\465

82\624

104/693

10 Sloppy Joe WW Bun (1.75) Red Potatoes with Cabbage (1) Corn (1) Mixed Fruit (1) Skim Milk (.75) 90/689

11 Italian Chicken Brussels Sprouts Pasta Salad (.75) Applesauce (1) WW Dinner Roll (1) Skim Milk (.75)

67/576

12 Tuna Salad Sandwich (1) Wheat Bread (2) Baby Potatoes (2) Lettuce Salad w/ Ranch & Tomato Banana (2) Skim Milk (.75) 109/746

12 Flex Meal Option Liver and Onions Baby Potatoes (2) Lettuce Salad w/ Ranch & Tomato Banana (2) WW Dinner Roll (1) Skim Milk (.75) 108/691

13

14

Salisbury Steak

Sausage Gravy

(.75)

WG Biscuit (1.5)

Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Hashbrowns

(1)

(1)

Peas (.75)

Broccoli

Fresh Apple (1) Orange (1.5)

WW Dinner Roll (1) Chocolate Milk (1.5)

Skim Milk (.75)

91/740

80/713

17 Chicken and Noodles (1) Spinach Valley Salad (1.75) Peaches (1) Rye Bread (1) Skim Milk (.75) 81/633

18

19

Beef and Barley-

Tilapia

Minestrone Soup (.75) Corn (1)

Country Blend Veggies(.5) Coleslaw (1)

Pineapple (1)

Orange (1.5)

Wheat Bread (1)

WW Dinner Roll (1)

Butterscotch Pudding (2) Birthday Cake (2)

Skim Milk (.75)

Skim Milk (.75)

92/684

110/746

19 Flex Meal Option Chicken Wrap (1) Coleslaw (1) Orange (1.5) Birthday Cake (2) Skim Milk (.75) 93/654

24

25

SITES CLOSED HOLIDAY

31 Baked Chicken Party Potatoes (1) Pea Salad (1) Rosy Applesauce (1) WW Dinner Roll (1) Skim Milk (.75) 83 697

26 Beef Chili (1) Squash (1) Orange (1.5) Cornbread (1) Skim Milk (.75) 93/617

26 Flex Meal Option BBQ Pork Riblet WW Bun (1.75) Squash (1) Orange (1.5) Skim Milk (.75) 69/538

20

21

Cherry Glazed Pork Cali Burger

Ham Slice

WW Bun (1.75)

Green Bean

Lett/Tom/Onion

Casserole (.5)

Baked Beans (1.5)

Duchess Potatoes Banana (2)

(3.5)

Chocolate Milk (1.5)

Apple (1)

94/718

WW Dinner Roll (1)

Skim Milk (.75)

114/694

27

28

Meatloaf

Porcupine Meatballs

Cheesy Mashed (1)

Potatoes (1.25) Cooked Cabbage

Green Beans

Lettuce Salad

Banana (2)

with Ranch

WW Dinner Roll (1) Raisins (1.5)

Skim Milk (.75)

Bread Stick (1)

Chocolate Milk (1.5)

91/654

98/837

Meals served at the centers are for those 60 years and

older and/or an eligible spouse.

Contributions are optional.

Questions?

Call the site nearest you!

Polk County Senior Services

The menu, with the exception of the optional Wednesday Flex Meal, has been verified to meet the 1/3 of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI's). All menu items are subject to change.

Serving size: 3 oz. meat/alternative, 2 1/2 c. servings of vegetables, 1/2 c. fruit, 1/2 c. dessert, 1 serving bread, fortified margarine, milk and coffee.

The number in parentheses indicates the carbohydrate exchange. (1) = 15 grams Top # - Carbohydrates/ # = Calories Salt Shaker = Higher Sodium Menu Pig Symbol = Pork is in that menu that day.

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EXERCISE CLASSES OFFERED

ANKENY WEDNESDAYS 10:45-11:15 A.M.

CENTRAL LIVE 2 B HEALTHY * NEW MON., WED. & FRI. @ 10:30

EAST LIVE 2B HEALTHY MON., WED & FRI ? 12:30 P.M. INSTRUCTOR- KIM SLYCORD

ARTHRITIS EXERCISE WEDNESDAYS 10:00 A.M. INSTRUCTOR- KRIS MCCAUGHEY

SENIOR STRETCH THURSDAYS 10:30 A.M. INSTRUCTOR- KRIS MCCAUGHEY

GRIMES CHAIR YOGA TUESDAYS 10:15 A.M. ? 11:00 A.M.

JOHNSTON "SILVER SNEAKERS" WEDNESDAYS 10:00 A.M.

ADAPTIVE YOGA TUESDAYS 10:45 A.M.

ZUMBA GOLD THURSDAYS 9:00 A.M. NORTH LIVE 2B HEALTHY MON., WED & FRI. 9:15 A.M.

TAI CHI TUESDAYS 9:15 A.M. NORTHWEST LIVE 2B HEALTHY MONDAYS 9:45 A.M. TUESDAY/THURSDAYS

12:30 P.M.

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