Daily Events

Senior Events as of Nov. 9
November 9, 2008

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

MINOT COMMISSION ON AGING

For the week of Nov. 10-14:

Monday: Footcare, 9 a.m., Parker Center.

Tuesday: Minot Commission on Aging office closed for Veterans Day.

Wednesday: Bible study, 10 a.m., Parker Center.

Thursday: Line dancing, 10 a.m., Parker Center.

SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE

Monday: Bingo at 12:15 p.m.

Tuesday: Parker Center closed for Veterans Day.

Wednesday: Educational speakers, Minot State University nursing students, who will speak about "Alzheimer's Awareness," 1:30 p.m. Following the program, there will be a candle-lighting ceremony in remembrance of loved ones affected by Alzheimer's disease. There will be a light lunch and a door prize.

Thursday: Whist, 1 p.m.

Friday: Bingo at 12:15 p.m.

Upcoming events: The commission is sponsoring an informational program for anyone who needs assistance with Medicare-Part D. The sessions will be Nov. 17 and Nov. 18 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. but people need to make appointments ahead of time by calling the Minot Commission on Aging at 852-0561. There is no charge to attend either session.

The Odds and Ends Corner is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Parker Center. There are "gently used" items and new items, and new merchandise arrives weekly. All proceeds from these sales benefit the Senior Citizens League.

MINOT COMMISSION ON AGING MENU

Monday: Chicken parmesan; Tuesday: Office closed for Veterans Day; Wednesday: Meatloaf; Thursday: Barbecued riblet; Friday: Salisbury steak.