Wiscasset Senior Center

Wasn't the snow and cold of last week just great? It is indeed one of the benefits of living in this area year round. It is something to enjoy and marvel at by just looking out the window or better still by getting out and shoveling the snow from one place to another. I know many of the Senior Center members must feel that way because we had such small groups at the dinner on Wednesday and lunch on Thursday.

There were only 29 at the Community Dinner but Steve was back and whipped up a great meal as usual. At announcement time Ted noted that we were all glad to see Steve back and to hear that Spencer was doing well. Steve got an enthusiastic round of applause. Steve's birthday is in January and he joined Jackie Ouellette, Denise Clark and Larry Clark in getting a piece of cake with a candle and the traditional serenade of "Happy Birthday" led by Ted. Ted also tried to get everyone to sing "Let it Snow" and other snow songs but there was little enthusiasm for that.

There were a number of first timers at the Community Dinner. Ted mentioned that they were friends of Mim's and then the jokes started. But seriously that is the most effective way to get more people to attend; invite some friends. Everyone is welcome and everyone from the very young to the very old (but young at heart) is accepted and will find it a relaxing dining experience.

You've probably noticed that prices in area restaurants have gone up. Gasoline is also more expensive. To go out for a meal is getting more and more expensive.

However, the price at the Senior Center has not been raised. Everything is included at the Community Dinner. There is a great hors d'oeuvres table filled with all kinds of hot and cold appetizers. Entrée and vegetable portions are huge, and dessert is always included. There is no better bargain available anywhere.

But we too will have to consider raising prices if we keep getting such low attendance. Please let us know if you'd like to see any changes or if you have suggestions for entrees. Best of all, please attend frequently and do invite some friends to come with you. You will all enjoy it.

Steve said that Spencer is doing well and will go back for a checkup in a couple of months. At that time the doctors will decide if everything is progressing OK or if additional surgery may be necessary. Steve also mentioned that his truck had died but as long as his family was doing OK he was happy. It's admirable to see someone able to count their blessings amongst a lot of stress.

The cribbage tournament winners on Tuesday, Jan. 2, were Gail Thayer first, Sally Sherman second, Larry Roy got low score and Betty Sawyer had the high hand with a fantastic 28. On Thursday, Jan. 3, the winners were Doc Schilke first, Barbara Farrar second, Larry Clark got low score and Ken Colby and Larry Clark tied for the high hand.

(Reservations please! Call 882-8230 at least two days in advance for meal reservations.)

Monday, Jan. 14 - lunch, Baked Chicken.

Tuesday, Jan. 15 - 9:30 a.m. to noon Cribbage in gym. Vote today.

Wednesday, Jan. 16 - 4:30 p.m. social hour; 5:30 p.m. dinner, prime rib.

Thursday, Jan. 17 - lunch, soup and BLT; 6 p.m. Cribbage.