CHECOTAH C.A.R.D. Senior Nutrition Program

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January 16, 2025

Special Announcements:

The Senior Center will have in-house BINGO every Tuesday at 10 a.m.

Participants must bring two small prizes for regular BINGO and one large prize for BLACKOUT BINGO.

January 16 – January Birthday Celebrations January 17 – Senior Center Meeting

Please call for reservation: 918-237-1118

January 20 – January 24

Monday, Jan. 20: Closed for MLK Day Tuesday, Jan. 21: Baked chicken; cheesy mashed potatoes; veggie blend; dinner roll; fruited gelatin Wednesday, Jan. 22: Beef & cabbage casserole; buttered corn; rosy applesauce; dinner roll; cookie Thursday, Jan. 23: Beef stew; tossed salad; sliced peaches; cornbread; chocolate chip cookie bar Friday, Jan. 24: Ham & cheese sandwich; minestrone soup; mandarin oranges; bread; chocolate fluff

C.A.R.D., Inc. is the NEW meal provider of Congregate & Home Delivered Meals as of July 1, 2024.

C.A.R.D. has been serving seniors for 38 years and are excited to add Muskogee, McIntosh, Okmulgee and Wagoner Counties to the program.

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