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April 10, 2025

Checotah Senior Center menu

April 14 – April 18

Please call for reservation: 918-237-1118 or 918-615-2247

Monday, April 14: Ham & Swiss sandwich; veggie soup; Mandarin oranges; cookie

Tuesday, April 15: Chicken broccoli rice casserole; glazed carrots; tossed salad; Jell-o

Wednesday, April 16: Meatloaf; mashed potatoes; buttered broccoli; dinner roll; fruit

Thursday, April 17: Sausage gravy; hashbrown; fruit juice; biscuit; mixed fruit

Friday, April 18: Tater Tot casserole; green beans; peaches; sliced bread; brownie

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