The Hughes News is kicking off the New Year with full schedules, good meals, and plenty of ways to get involved at the Hughes Senior Center. Board member and longtime volunteer Tina Cross was recognized as January’s Angel Award winner for her dedication and hands-on help throughout the center.
The center continues to welcome new volunteers, even those who only have an hour to give. From activities to the coffee shop to special events, there’s always a place to jump in and be part of the community.
A silent auction is currently underway through January 15, with multiple tables of items available to bid on. Proceeds support food programs at the center. A handmade quilt, stitched by a 94-year-old local quilter and decorated with cardinals, is also being raffled off.
The center also shared an important fraud prevention reminder for January. Medicare will never call directly. Any official communication will always come by mail. Anyone unsure about a call is encouraged to check with the center or the Social Security office before responding
Below is the schedule of activities and meals for the week.
Monday
Quilting Club at 9:00 am. Movie showing with popcorn at noon, featuring the western The Night They Came Home.
Lunch includes goulash with Italian sausage, garlic bread, green beans, salad, and fruit.
Tuesday
Mah jong card game at 9:00 a.m. and bingo at noon.
Brunch is served with scrambled eggs, sausage, hash browns, biscuits and gravy, and fruit.
Wednesday
No exercise or Bible study this week.
Pictionary begins at 10:00 a.m., followed by balloon volleyball at noon.
Lunch features hamburger steak, baked potatoes, broccoli, dinner roll, fruit, ice cream, salad bar, and soup.
Thursday
Mah jong at 9:00 a.m, gospel sing at 9:45 a.m., and bingo at noon.
Lunch includes sliced turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, carrots, bread, fruit, ice cream, salad bar, and soup.
Friday
Samba card game at 9:00 a.m. and music jam at 11:45 a.m. Musicians and singers are encouraged to join in.
Friday night dance starts at 7:00 p.m. with McCoy and South 63. Admission is $5.
Lunch includes a fish sandwich, baked beans, coleslaw, fruit, salad bar, and ice cream sundaes.
Meals are available for a suggested $5 contribution for those 60 and over, $7 for those under 60, and $3 for children under 12.
The Hughes Senior Center continues to be a place of friendship, activity, and support. Community members are encouraged to attend, volunteer, and stay connected through Lebanon Now and Facebook. Sponsorship support is provided by Gardner and Smith Insurance and Phoenix Home Care and Hospice.
The center looks ahead to February events, including Valentine King and Queen nominations now available at the front desk.
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