Helderberg Senior News for Thursday, July 25, 2013

The menu being served by the Helderberg Senior Services at the Hiawatha Grange at 94 Silver Creek Road in Westerlo next week is:

Monday: Shrimp scampi over pasta, apple juice, romaine salad with dressing, bread, and ice cream;

Tuesday: Roast chicken with gravy, yams, broccoli, cornbread, and fruited Jell-O;

Wednesday: Pork chops, vegetable soup, baked potato, beets, bread, and applesauce;

Thursday: Stuffed peppers with rice, cranberry juice, seasoned carrots, bread, and canned pears; and

Friday: Roast beef with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans, roll and citrus sections.

Lunches are served Monday through Friday at the Hiawatha Grange hall. Seniors planning to eat need to call Teresa one day in advance for reservations. Her number is 797-3652.

Most activities are planned, at 10 a.m. There are also plans for a creative writing and reading class to be held monthly. The next class is tentatively set for July 16, at 10 a.m.

A blood pressure clinic will be held monthly. The first clinic was held on June 26, at 10 a.m.

Funding is provided by the Albany County Department for Aging and the New York Office for Aging.