MONROE CITY, Mo.–Get ready to get your fill!
The Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center, 314 South Main Street, is hosting a turkey dinner on Wednesday, November 12, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
The menu includes roast turkey, dressing, whipped potatoes, gravy, green beans, cranberry salad, hot rolls and pumpkin and pecan pies.
Everyone is welcome; the cost to diners under age 60 is $8.
The non-profit will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 27 and 28.
Center offers assistance with understanding medicare benefits
Now through December 7, the center is offering free help in reviewing your Medicare Part D drug coverage.
Medicare Part D plans change premiums, deductibles, co-pays, and most importantly, formularies every year.
“We can help you shop for the Part D plan that best meets your personal needs and financial situation,” Doris Mehr, communications liaison for the center, said. “At MCSNC, we don’t sell insurance, and we provide unbiased counseling.”
They can also review your eligibility and provide extra help with programs that can reduce the cost of your prescription drugs, premiums and your Medicare Part B premium.
Appointments are between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the following locations:
Hannibal Area Council on Aging on November 19, and on December 1.
Monroe City Senior Nutrition Center on November 13 and 20, and on December 4.
New London Health Department on November 17.
Palmyra Senior Center on December 3.
New volunteer arrives
The center has meal services throughout the region and recently welcomed new Paris meal volunteer Lynn Davis.
Lynn grew up in the Philadelphia, Mo. area and moved to New Mexico for 43 years.
Her career was in banking, accounting and finance. In 2014, she retired from her position as Administration and Finance Director and began exploring the country in her RV for 7 years.
After traveling, she returned to Missouri and settled in the Madison area.
In Lynn’s spare time, she loves crafting, cooking, canning, freeze-drying, working in the yard, and taking care of her chickens & cats. She has one adult son who resides in New Mexico.
Lynn delivers meals to the residents in Paris on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays of each month.
There is still a need for a Paris volunteer meal delivery person on the 3rd and 5th Mondays of the month.
Interested volunteers are asked to call (573) 735-2131.