SILVER LININGS: Oct. 9-13

Published 9:35 am Sunday, October 8, 2023

All seniors, there will be a joint Halloween party on Friday, Oct. 13, at the Owens Senior Center from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Limestone County Council on Aging Nutrition Coordinator Tracy Woolbridge (256)-216-3909 Office (256)-233-6412

Hours: Athens, Elkmont, East Limestone, Tanner, Owens Senior Centers are open 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday. Goodsprings Senior Center is open 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Senior menus:

Monday: No meals due to Columbus Day

Tuesday: Orange Juice, Ham/Pineapple Sauce, Au Gratin Potatoes, Spinach, Whole Grain White Roll, Chocolate Cake, milk and margarine.

Wednesday: Taco Salad (Taco Seasoned Beef/ Lettuce/Cheese/Tomato) Corn Chips, Pinto Beans, Lime Fruited Gelatin, Milk/Chocolate Milk, Sour Cream and Taco Sauce.

Thursday: Apple Juice, Smothered Chicken, Delmonico Potatoes, Turnip Greens, Cornbread, Mixed Fruit, Milk/Buttermilk and Margarine.

Friday: Italian Macaroni Casserole, Italian Vegetables, Tossed Salad, Fresh Fruit, Whole Wheat Bread, Marble Pudding, Milk, Margarine and Ranch Dressing/Diet Italian Dressing

Announcements:

Limestone County Council on Aging BBQ Chicken Fundraiser: On Friday, Oct. 20 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Limestone Sheriff’s Rodeo Arena, the Limestone County Council on Aging will host their BBQ chicken fundraiser consisting of a menu of half chicken, baked beans, potato salad, slaw and roll. Dine in, carry out and delivery in Athens are available with a minimum of 6 orders. Presale only — $15. For tickets or more information, call (256)-233-6412. Deadline for tickets is Oct. 18.

The Administrative office at 503 S. Jefferson St. is open, hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

If you need help with medication through a PAP/Pharmaceutical patient assistance programs, please contact Carla Sims at (256)-233-6412.

Transportation is now available for doctor’s appointments and rides to the senior centers. Call in advance to schedule.

Shopping trips are now running. The 1st Tuesday of each month is to Wal-Mart, other Tuesdays it goes to other grocery stores and Dollar General. Please call in advance to schedule.

Athens Activity Center Amy Golden (256) 262-1525

Menu

Monday: Sloppy Joes, baked beans and potato salad

Tuesday: Beef Stroganoff and salad

Wednesday: Pintos, creamed potatoes, squash casserole, okra and cornbread

Thursday: Sandwich and chips

Announcements

Thursday, Oct. 12, there will be a fundraising dinner from 4-7 p.m. at the center.

There will be special hours on Fridays from July 7-Oct. 13. The center will be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Fridays during this time for Master’s Games Training, and lunch will not be served.

Lunch served Monday-Thursday at 11 a.m.

Rentals available for small groups and large events up to 285 people.