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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: National Ice Cream Sandwich Day.

Monday: "Price Is Right" on CBS, 10 a.m. on TV; National Watermelon Day.

Tuesday: Nail spa, 10 a.m.; bingo, 2 p.m.; ice cream, 3 p.m.

Wednesday: Paddle ball, 10 a.m.; coffee visit, 11:30 a.m.; Scrabble, 1:30 p.m.; room visits, 2:30 p.m.

Thursday: Exercise, 10 a.m.; music with Waylon Jennings, 10:15 a.m.; crafts, 1:30 p.m.

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

Saturday: Board games in the dining room, 10 a.m.; "The Wall" on the Game Show Network channel, 7 p.m.

Iron County Medical Care Facility

Crystal Falls

906-874-1501

Sunday: Room visits, 9 a.m.; volleyball, 10 a.m.; chair exercise, 10:45 a.m.; room visits, 12:30 p.m.; bingorama, 2 p.m.

Monday: Making dog biscuits, 9:45 a.m.; exercise, 10:45 a.m.; room visits, 1 p.m.; bingo, 2 p.m.; Sunshine Club, 3 p.m.; courtyard crew, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Just friends, 9:30 a.m.; book club, 9:45 a.m.; parachute, 10:45 a.m.; mystery ride, 1 p.m.; wildlife film, 1:30 p.m.; high rollers, 2 p.m.; action movie, 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Coffee social/Sunshine Club, 9 a.m.; Catholic Mass, 10 a.m.; exercise, 10:45 a.m.; Dan's songs for seniors, 1 p.m.; activity committee, 2:30 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 with Jim, 2 p.m.

Friday: Crafts, 9:45 a.m.; exercise, 10:45 a.m.; room visits, 1 p.m.; whispering donkey, 1:30 p.m.; classic movie, 6 p.m.

Saturday: "Price Is Right"/Pictionary, 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

No information was provided.

Maryhill Manor Nursing Home

Niagara, Wis.

715-251-3172

Families are allowed to attend activities and are encouraged to join in.

Sunday: Ice cream sandwich social, 10 a.m.; delivery of communion, 10:15 a.m.; prize 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 -- watermelon, 2 p.m.; game night, 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday: Rosary/communion service, 9 a.m.; left-center-right, 10 a.m.; music by Jan and Gino, 2 p.m.; Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 3 p.m.

Wednesday: Rosary/communion service, 9 a.m.; "You Be the Judge," 10 a.m.; Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 3 p.m.; ice cream with fresh berries social, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday: Rosary/communion service, 9 a.m.; baking-lemon bars, 10 a.m.; silly crafters -- painting, 2 p.m.; Chaplet of Divine Mercy, 3 p.m.

Friday: Penny ante, 10 a.m.; happy hour with Ray and Mindy, 2 p.m.

Saturday: Yahtzee, 10 a.m.; courtyard games - cornhole, 2 pm.

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

No information was provided.

SENIOR CENTERS

Amasa Center

906-822-7284

Menu for the week --

Tuesday: Wet burrito, rice pilaf, fiesta corn.

Wednesday: Grilled chicken sandwich, potato wedges, coleslaw.

Thursday: Scalloped potatoes and ham, vegetables, wheat bread.

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: Apple pork chops, baked potato, corn.

Tuesday: Cranberry maple chicken, buttered noodles, carrots, dinner roll.

Wednesday: Celebrating August birthdays. Barbecue bacon cheeseburger, potato wedges, baked beans, birthday cake.

Thursday: Spaghetti beef bake, green beans, garlic breadstick.

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 --

No information was provided.

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: Spaghetti beef casserole, green beans, garlic bread.

Tuesday: Fish with summer vegetables, oven roasted potatoes, dinner roll.

Wednesday: Tex-Mex pork chops, Spanish rice, cornbread.

Thursday: Cranberry maple chicken, buttered noodles, carrots, dinner roll.

Friday: Chili dog, macaroni and cheese, broccoli, cookie bars.

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: Egg and sausage bake, hashbrowns.

Tuesday: Chicken ala king over noodles, dinner roll.

Wednesday: Taco bar -- soft flour tortilla.

Aging and Disability Resource Center

Florence County, Wis.

715-528-4890

Menu for the week --

Monday: Chicken tenders, oven fries, Mexican pasta salad, fruit.

Tuesday: Chicken pot pie, buttered spinach, biscuit, fruit.

Wednesday: Lasagna roll-ups with meat sauce, dark green salads, fruit, strawberry shortcake poke cake.

Thursday: Scrambled eggs, sausage or bacon, hash browns, pancake bites, fruit.

Friday: Taco salad (beef, romaine, tomatoes, black olives, avocado, cheese, beans, onion, salsa, sour cream) chips, tropical fruit fluff.

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.

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: Turkey ala king, egg noodles, California vegetable, candied carrots, pear/orange mix.

Tuesday: Shepherd's pie, corn, warm applesauce, whole wheat bread.

Wednesday: French toast sausage bake, syrup, oven potatoes, stewed tomatoes, fresh fruit.

Thursday: Chef salad, cream of potato soup, zee zee wheat crackers, fruit cup.

Milk available at all meals.

Iron River Center

906-265-6134

The center is closed until Aug. 22.

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 $5 for those older than 60 and $11 for 60 and younger. Bingo is played on most Wednesdays. Transportation to the meal site is available.

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

Tuesday: Chicken Alfredo fettuccine, stewed tomatoes, green beans, mixed fruit.

Wednesday: Beef tips with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, wheat dinner roll, pears.

Thursday: Lemon baked fish, cheesy hash browns, baked beans, rye bread, apple dessert.

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: Finnish pancakes, sausage links, hash browns, donut holes.

Tuesday: Barbecue pulled pork sandwich, fries, baked beans.

Wednesday: Pepper steak, rice, Oriental vegetables.

Thursday: Lasagna, garlic bread, cauliflower.

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 also available. Dine-in meal is $5 and takeout meal is $6. Reservations are required and should specify if dining in or taking out. Come and enjoy a meal with us -- all are welcome -- any age. Menu for the week --

No information was provided.

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