Senior nutrition

Senior Connections offers hot, nutritious meals Monday-Friday for people 60 or older, or with disabilities. Meals are served at congregate sites throughout Douglas County, and are delivered to homebound individuals. A contribution of $3.50 per meal is requested, but no one is denied because of inability to pay. Call (715) 394-3611 or (800) 870-2181.

Next week’s menu includes:

Dec. 19: Baked ham, Au Gratin potatoes, glazed carrots, wheat dinner roll, strawberry shortcake.

Dec. 20: Meatloaf, roasted red potatoes, spinach, wheat bread, peach cobbler.

Dec. 21: Chicken broccoli rice casserole, California blend veggies, 12-grain bread, peaches.

Dec. 22: Rotini, meat sauce, mixed green salad, dressing, green beans, breadstick, frosted cake.

Dec. 23: Offices are closed for the Christmas holiday.

Make reservations 24 hours in advance for congregate meal sites at 11:30 a.m. at Phoenix Villa, 1001 Clough Ave., Monday-Friday, (218) 591-3553; Amnicon Senior Center, Tuesday-Thursday, (715) 364-2316; Solon Springs Community Center, Tuesday-Friday, (715) 378-4546; Senior Center, 1527 Tower Ave., Monday-Friday, (218) 591-0001; Lake Nebagamon Village Auditorium, Tuesday-Friday, (715) 374-3101; and Gordon Town Hall, Tuesday-Friday, (715) 376-4683; noon Tuesday and Thursday at Northland Community Center, Dairyland, (715) 244-3354; and 11:15 a.m. Monday-Thursday at Holy Assumption Parish, 5601 Tower Ave., (715) 394-7919; and 11 a.m. at Summit Town Hall, Monday-Thursday, (715) 399-2311 and Kro Bar and Grill, Brule, Tuesday-Friday, (715) 372-8424.

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