The Scoop on Seniors

The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney is located at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

You may enter at the front or through Handicap accessible doors, located at the back of City Hall. Reserved parking for seniors is available 9:00-2:00. The center is a non-profit organization so we work on donations and all are greatly appreciated.

Much appreciation to our generous donors: Panera Bread, Papa John’s Pizza, Smurfit Kappa, and our Bingo sponsors: Alinea Hospice, Cheyenne Medical Lodge, Empower, Rely On Credit Union, and Oak Street Health. We invite you to frequent these wonderful companies whenever you can.

Be sure to pick up your copy of the July and upcoming August calendars, so as not to miss out on any activities. For example, this past week, we celebrated July birthdays with a delicious luncheon and entertainment. Next week, we will donate to the Food Pantry and Animal Shelter on Wednesday, July 26. A casino trip is planned for August 17. The cost per person is $30, so if you know you want to go, please see Dena to give her your money as the bus/transportation will surely fill up quickly! In addition, our regular scheduled activities are: Bingo on Mondays, Fridays at 10:00 Bridge on Tuesday, Thursdays at 12:30 Noodle Ball on Tuesdays at 10:00 Table Games on Thursday mornings Line dancing class on Thursdays at 11:00 If you are 60 or older and would like to join us for lunch at noon, please either drop by or call 972-5526690 to sign up by 10:30 a.m. You may also eat breakfast at the center, 8:30-10:30 am.

Thank you to Dena and Danielle who consistently provide delicious meals for the Center, as well as the meals on wheels. If interested in helping out with a meals on wheels route any weekday, please do let Dena know.

For those times you are unable to make it for weekday lunches, check out this week’s recipe for these simple meatballs, a great way to utilize zucchini from the garden: spressomykitchen.com/zucchini-meatballs/ During the busy summer season, like many, you may have travel plans. According to Verbal Gold, check out these travel tips from well-traveled flight attendants: “Choose a seat in the back of the plane, as service often begins here, take advantage of the free breakfast when they are offered, quench your thirst often, and avoid flying when you have a head cold.” Also, check out these must haves in your carry-on bag: https:// www.inspiredlifestyleblog.com/11-things-you-shouldalways- pack-in-your-carry-on/ Upcoming National Days include: Saturday, July 22 is National Mango, Hammock, and National Cowboy Day; Sunday, July 23 is National Gorgeous Grandma, and Parents Day; Monday, July 24 is International Self Care Day and National Cousins Day; Tuesday, July 25 is National Hot Fudge Sundae Day; Wednesday, July 26 is National Aunt and Uncle Day; Thursday, July 27 is National Chili Dog and Love is Kind Day.