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NURSING HOMES/SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES

Freeman Nursing and Rehabilitation Community

Kingsford

906-774-1530

The center welcomes anyone who would like to entertain residents. Volunteers are also needed to help with crafts and other activities.

The third Tuesday of every month at 2 p.m. has a Memory Cafe -- a fun hour to spend with others. For more information, contact Jaime Hathaway at jlhathaway@protonmail.com. The program runs on donations.

Sunday: Church on TV, 10 a.m.; have fun with the weekend packet, 6 p.m.

Monday: "Price Is Right" on CBS, 10 a.m.; room visits/chocolate, 2 p.m.

Tuesday: Rosary, 10 a.m.; hair care, 10 a.m.; bingo, 2 p.m.; ice cream, 3 p.m.

Wednesday: Balloon toss, 10 a.m.; coffee visit, 11:30 a.m.; horse racing, 1:30 p.m.

Thursday: Exercise, 10 a.m.; music with Aretha Franklin, 10:15 a.m.; resident birthday party, 2 p.m.

Friday: Karaoke, 10 a.m.; bingo, 2 p.m.

Saturday: We will be out front with a car show, craft and bake sale. Let's have fun!

Iron County Medical Care Facility

Crystal Falls

906-874-1501

Sunday: Room visits, 9 a.m.; Scattegories, 9:45 a.m.; chair exercise, 10:45 a.m.; room visits, 12:30 p.m.; afternoon matinee with popcorn, 1:30 p.m.

Monday: Coffee and donuts in the courtyard, 9:45 a.m.; exercise, 10:45 a.m.; room visits, 1 p.m.; bingo, 2 p.m.; Sunshine Club, 3 p.m.

Tuesday: Just friends, 9:30 a.m.; Iron River Bible church, 10 a.m.; parachute, 10:45 a.m.; wildlife film, 1:30 p.m.; current events, 2 p.m.; action movie, 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Coffee social/reminisce, 9:45 a.m.; exercise, 10:45 a.m.; monthly birthday party with Bob, music and cake, 2 p.m.; night bingo, 6:15 p.m.

Thursday: Puzzler, 9:30 a.m.; bowling, 10 a.m.; Bible study, 1 p.m.; travel film, 1:30 p.m.; happy hour, 2 p.m.

Friday: Fair trip, 9:30 a.m.; mandalas, 9:45 a.m.; exercise, 10:45 a.m.; room visits, 1 p.m.; musical movie, 6 p.m.

Saturday: Word game/smart shoppers, 9:45 a.m.; geri-gym, 10:45 a.m.; room visits, 1 p.m.; social hour, 2 p.m.; romance movie, 6 p.m.

Optalis Healthcare

Kingsford

906-774-4805

Visitation is encouraged. There is no longer a need to call in advance of your visit.

Sunday: Coffee time, 9:30 a.m.; room visits, 11 a.m.; manicures and a movie, 1:30 p.m.

Monday: Coffee time, 9:30 a.m.; sweet treat, 10 a.m.; room visits, 11 a.m.; thrift store, 2 p.m.; spot the differences, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Coffee time, 9:30 a.m.; mini mysteries, 10 a.m.; room visits, 11 a.m.; bean bag and ring toss, 2 p.m.

Wednesday: Coffee time, 9 a.m.; Catholic church, 10 a.m.; room visits, 11 a.m.; bingo, 2 p.m.; National Dog Day, 5:30 p.m.; coloring sheets in the lobby.

Thursday: Coffee time, 9:30 a.m.; "Mini Mysteries," 10 a.m.; room visits, 11 a.m.; game "What's in the bag?" 2 p.m.

Friday: Coffee time, 9:30 a.m.; word search, 10 a.m.; room visits, 11 a.m.; August birthday party with cake and ice cream, 1:30 p.m.

Saturday: Coffee time, 9:30 a.m.; room visits, 11 a.m.; National Lemon Juice Day, make homemade lemonade, 1:30 p.m.

Maryhill Manor Nursing Home

Niagara, Wis.

715-251-3172

Visitation is welcome. Families are encouraged to attend, and participate in activities.

Sunday: Coffee and Scattegories, 10 a.m.; delivery of communion, 10:15 a.m.; bingo, 1:45 p.m.; church service, 2:45 p.m.

Monday: Rosary/communion service, 9 a.m.; pamper and polish, 10 a.m.; courtyard cabana -- banana splits, 2 p.m.; Baptist Church family sing along

Tuesday: Rosary/communion service, 9 a.m.; Protestant service, 10 a.m.; catch a phrase, 10:15 a.m.; courtyard camp fire, s'mores, 2 p.m.; Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 3 p.m.

Wednesday: Rosary/communion service, 9 a.m.; outdoor social, 10 a.m.; jokereno, 2 p.m.; Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 3 p.m.; resident choice, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: Rosary, 9 a.m.; Catholic Mass, 9:30 a.m.; hangman, 10 a.m.; fly swatter balloon, 2 p.m.; Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 3 p.m.

Friday: Hedbanz, 10 a.m.; happy hour with Jim on the piano, 2 p.m.; Packers game, 7 p.m.

Saturday: Yahtzee, 10 a.m.; courtyard social, 2 p.m.

Northshore Healthcare

Florence, Wis.

715-528-4833

No information was available

Victorian Pines

Iron Mountain

906-774-5158

Sunday: Juice time, 10 a.m.; Bible study, 1:30 p.m.

Monday: Juice time, 10 a.m.; exercise, 11 a.m.; bingo and refreshments, 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Juice time, 10 a.m.; exercise, 11 a.m.; trivia and refreshments, 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday: Juice time, 10 a.m.; exercise, 11 a.m.; bingo and refreshments, 1:30 p.m.

Thursday: Juice time, 10 a.m.; exercise, 11 a.m.; refreshments, 1:30 p.m.

Friday: Juice time, 10 a.m.; exercise, 11 a.m.; refreshments, 1:30 p.m.

Saturday: Juice time, 10 a.m.

Pinecrest Medical Care Facility

Powers

906-497-5244

Sunday: Morning visits and reality orientation; bunco, 10 a.m.; trivia, 11:30 a.m.; church service, 1:30 p.m.; patio social, 2:30 p.m.; coloring pages, daily chronicles.

Monday: Morning visits and reality orientation; open room, 9:30 a.m.; word mining, 11 a.m.; bowling, 2 p.m.; Bible studies, 3 p.m.; book club, 4 p.m.; movie, 6 p.m.

Tuesday: Morning visits and reality orientation; open room, 9:30 a.m.; juice hour, 11 a.m.; who-what-where, 2 p.m.; bingo/kings in the corner, 4 p.m.; daily chronicles.

Wednesday: Morning visits and reality orientation; sensory fun, 10:45 a.m.; Bible stories, 11 a.m.; movie, 1:30 p.m.; Yahtzee, 4 p.m.; daily chronicles.

Thursday: Morning visits and reality orientation; bingo/fact of the day, 10:30 a.m.; gift shop, 2 p.m.; table talk, 4 p.m.; daily chronicles

Friday: Morning visits and reality orientation; Catholic Mass, 10:30 a.m.; lunch in the pavilion with Vicki and Dave -- '50s theme; book club, 4 p.m.; game night, 6 p.m.; daily chronicles.

Saturday: Morning visits and reality orientation; ball bounce, 10 a.m.; juice hour, 11 a.m.; bingo, 1:45 p.m.; activity packets; daily chronicles.

SENIOR CENTERS

Amasa Center

906-822-7284

Menu for the week -

Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo, vegetable, salad, breadstick.

Wednesday: Bratwurst, cheesy potatoes, cole slaw.

Thursday: Swedish meatballs over noodles, vegetable, yogurt parfait.

Breen Center

Kingsford

906-774-5110

Dine-in eating at noon Monday through Thursday. Carryout meals, soup and salad bar are also available. Friday meals are on hold indefinitely. Menu for the week --

Monday: Sausage pizza, fancy applesauce, breadstick.

Tuesday: Chicken Florentine, buttered noodles, carrots, fruit fluff.

Wednesday: Liver and onions (or substitute), garlic mashed potatoes, biscuit, brownies.

Thursday: Spaghetti and meatballs, green beans, garlic bread, Jell-O.

Crystal Falls Center

906-875-6709

The center serves meals for dine-in or takeout -- call the center by 1 p.m. to make reservations or to place an order. All food is purchased from local vendors. All dinners include warm vegetables, salad bar, soup, homemade desserts, coffee, tea or milk. Salad bar begins at 4:30 p.m. and dinner is served at 5 p.m. Pickup for takeout meals is 4 p.m. -- call ahead and leave a message with a phone number. A volunteer will deliver meals to homebound citizens only. Menu for the week --

Monday: Grilled chicken, cheesy potatoes.

Tuesday: Pulled pork sandwich, creamy cole slaw.

Wednesday: Pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy.

Dickinson-Iron Community Services Agency

DICSA

Iron Mountain

906-774-2256, ext. 244

This is a Meals on Wheels program only. Home-delivered meals only -- call to make arrangements. Menu for the week --

Monday: Barbecue rib patty on a bun, potato wedges, corn.

Tuesday: Omelets, tater tots, applesauce.

Wednesday: Swedish meatballs over noodles, California blend vegetables, dinner roll.

Thursday: Broccoli cheese soup, biscuit, crackers, pudding.

Friday: Berry balsamic chicken, salad, oranges, yogurt parfait.

Note: All meals include a choice of skim milk, juice, or no beverage.

For more information, call Sarah VanMarter at 906-774-2256, ext. 244.

Crystal Lake Center

Iron Mountain

906-828-1776

Schedule for the week:

Monday: Les Artistes art club, noon to 3 p.m.; woodcarvers, starting at 9 a.m.

Tuesday: Cards -- Pinochle and cribbage, noon to 4 p.m.; Happy Quilters, noon to 3 p.m.

Wednesday: Bingo, 1 to 3 p.m.; cards cost 25 cents, with 10 games played.

Thursday: Spinning Spools quilting, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; board games, 1 to 3 p.m.

Friday: Cards - Smear, noon to 4 p.m.; chess, noon.

Felch Center

906-246-3559

Head cook: Joan Wickman, 906-246-3559

Program president: Lisa Casey, 906-282-7899. 

Salad bar opens at 11 a.m., with the meal at 11:30 a.m. and dessert to follow. Evening meal is served every third Wednesday of the month, with sponsored activities. Takeout meals are available. Delivery offered to homebound residents within Felch, West Branch and Breen townships.

Menu for the week -

Monday: Picante chicken breast, scalloped potatoes.

Tuesday: Bacon-lettuce-tomato sandwich, soup.

Wednesday: Cheese ravioli, meatballs.

Aging and Disability Resource Center

Florence County, Wis.

715-528-4890

Menu for the week --

Monday: Cook's choice.

Tuesday: Homemade pizza, three bean salad, dill pickle, fruit.

Wednesday: Pork steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, applesauce, squash, whole wheat dinner roll.

Thursday: Tater tot casserole, broccoli Normandy, fruit.

Friday: Sausage and peppers on a bun, cucumber salad, cornbread, fruit.

All meals are served with whole grain bread, butter and milk.

Aurora-Hillcrest Dining Center

Serving on site Mondays through Fridays at 11:30 a.m. For reservations, call 715-589-4491. Homebound meals will be delivered on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

Florence Community Center

Serving at 11:30 a.m. Monday through Thursday. For reservations, call 715-528-4261.

Fence Town Hall

Serving at noon Wednesdays only. For reservations, call 715-589-4491.

Tipler Town Hall

Serving at noon on second Thursday only. For reservations, call 715-528-4261.

Hermansville Center

Coordinator: Barb Peters

906-498-7735

Center is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Meals are served through the Menominee-Delta-Schoolcraft Community Action Agency in Escanaba. Meals on Wheels program is available for those who are homebound.

Monday: Beef pepper steak, brown rice, Oriental vegetables, warm cinnamon peaches, Oriental cole slaw.

Tuesday: Swedish turkey meatballs, egg noodles, winter vegetable blend, succotash, fruit cocktail.

Wednesday: Chicken fettuccine Alfredo, Prince Charles vegetables, candied carrots, whole wheat breadstick, sunshine cake.

Thursday: Chef's choice meat sandwich on whole wheat bread, cream of broccoli soup, copper penny salad, fruit.

Milk available at all meals.

Iron River Center

906-265-6134

Lunch served Tuesday and Wednesday at noon, salad bar at 11:30 a.m. Thursday meal at 5 p.m., salad bar at 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Tacos, rice and beans.

Wednesday: Meat loaf sandwich, pasta salad.

Thursday: Cookout -- bratwurst and hot dogs, side salads, baked beans, lemonade and root beer floats for dessert.

Niagara Senior Center/Cafe

715-251-1603

Dinner is served at noon Tuesday through Thursday. Reservations are required one day in advance. Suggested donation for the meal is $6 for those older than 60 and $11 for 60 and younger. Transportation to the meal site is available.

Bingo on Tuesday and Wednesday at 12:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Brat on a bun, German potato salad, roasted zucchini, tropical fruit salad.

Wednesday: Pork ribs with sauerkraut, carrots, five bean salad, wheat dinner roll.

Thursday: Stuffed pepper soup, egg salad on a croissant with lettuce and tomato, fruit cocktail.

Norway Center

Director: Alicia Rochon

906-563-8716

Dine-in eating begins at 11:30 a.m. Salad bar available from 11 to 11:30 a.m. Takeout meals are available for pick-up from 11:15 to 11:30 a.m. -- those attending should let staff know in advance if planning to dine in or picking up the meal. Menu for the week --

Monday: Chicken Cordon Bleu, rice, broccoli.

Tuesday: Bacon-lettuce-tomato wrap, fries, cole slaw.

Wednesday: Chef salad with egg, chicken and ham plus a ham and Swiss slider.

Thursday: Liver or burger, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas and carrots.

Center activity schedule:

Mondays and Thursdays -- Exercise at 10 a.m. and card bingo after the meal.

Monday through Thursday -- Card game 101 from noon to 3 p.m. Call Joe at 906-563-5587 for information.

Tuesdays -- Quilting and sewing.

Wednesdays -- Ceramics and crocheting.

Last Monday of each month -- Book club at 9 a.m.

Second Thursday of each month -- birthdays and bingo.

Sagola Center

906-542-3273

Dine-in meals served. Salad bar opens at 11 a.m. and meal is served at 11:30 a.m. Carryout meals are also available. Dine-in meal is $6 and takeout meal is $7. Reservations are required and should specify if dining in or taking out. Come and enjoy a meal with us -- all are welcome, at any age. Menu for the week --

Tuesday: Chicken stir fry.

Wednesday: Chili with cornbread. Bingo after meal.

Thursday: Meatloaf, mashed potatoes. Presentation to be given.

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