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. As always, thank you 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 new August calendar, so as not to miss out on any events and activities. Of note, a casino trip is planned for August 17. The cost per person is $30, non-refundable, so if you know you want to go, contact Dena to give her your money for the bus/ transport. Our regular scheduled activities are as follows: 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 972-552-6690 to sign up by 10:30 a.m. You may also eat breakfast at the center, 8:30-10:30am.
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 let Dena know.
The super busy summer season is in full swing, so whether coming or going and/or for those times you are unable to make it for weekday lunches, check out this week’s recipe for easy peasy meal inspiration: https:// fitasamamabear.com/creamy-slow-cooker-tuscan-chicken/ Upcoming National Days include: Saturday, July 29 is National Chicken Wing, Lasagna and Lipstick Day; Sunday, July 30 is National Father-In-Law and Climb a Mountain Day, and International Day of Friendship; Monday, July 31 is World Ranger Day and National Avocado and National Mutt Day; Tuesday, August 1 is World Lung Cancer Day, International Mahjong Day and National Girlfriends Day; Wednesday, August 2 is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day; and Thursday, August 3 is National Watermelon Day.
“Holler if you are ready for some summer nights.” – Rascal Flatts “But tomorrow may rain, so I will follow the sun.” – Beatles “Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” –Russell Baker “It’s always summer somewhere.” –Lily Pulitzer “The stars don’t look bigger, but they do look brighter in summer nights.” –Sally Ride “Summer’s lease hath all too short a date.” –William Shakespeare
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