Serving Seniors
Age 60+
SUGGESTED CONTRIBUTION $3.00
OPEN MONDAY – FRIDAY:
7:30 am – 2:30 pm
Salad Bar Open:
11:00 am
Buffet Style Meal Served:
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Meals delivered to the homebound
Please call the Nutrition Program office (660-376-3103) during business hours if you know of
someone homebound who can benefit from home delivered meals.
WORKING TOGETHER IN SERVING SENIORS AGE 60+
The Marceline Housing Authority and The Marceline Area Nutrition and Senior Center are two different entities operating in conjuction serving seniors age 60+ (and their spouses regardless of age.) The Marceline Nutrition Program serves hot, nutritious meals with no income questions or requirements with the goal of meeting the nutritional needs of all area senior citizens. A contribution of $3.00 per meal is suggested but not required to help The Marceline Nutrition Program cover meal and operation costs. NO ONE WILL BE DENIED A MEAL IF UNABLE TO MAKE A CONTRIBUTION.
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Feel free to bring a guest (regardless of age) to enjoy a meal with you! Guests under the age of 60 are charged $6.00 to cover the cost of the meal. Call Gaye Bell, Administrator, at 660-376-3103 if you think you may qualify for Medicaid Meals or for more information. Senior Center activities along with a daily menu for each week appear on the Marceline City website. The daily menu is also announced on 99.1 radio. A printed calendar of activities and menus is available at the sign-in desk.
INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING AT THE MARCELINE AREA NUTRITION PROGRAM?
Volunteers provide numerous services that The Marceline Area Nutrition Program simply cannot do without. They act as hosts at the center, deliver meals to the homebound, manage the sign-in book, and more! Please call the Nutrition Program office (660-376-3103) for information on volunteering.
JOB TRAINING FOR PEOPLE AGE 55+
The Marceline Area Nutrition Program and Senior Center participates in the Experience Works program providing job training for those age 55 and older. If you are 55 years of age or older and need job training, stop by the Nutrition Program/Senior Center at 229 West Hauser Street in Marceline or call (660) 376-3103 during business hours.
ACTIVITIES AT THE SENIOR CENTER
Come One Come All And Join the Fun!
- Cards are played most afternoons
- Pool table available for everyone’s use
- Lounge area for visiting and 2 TVs, DVR, and Wii are available for your use daily
- Special programs and guest speakers
- Bingo
- Exercise classes
- Internet computers for your use
- Books available for lending
“The Marceline Senior Center is a great place to go for fellowship and fun – won’t you come join us?” – Gaye Bell, Administrator
“Come on over to the Marceline Nutrition Center for food, fun, and friendship. It’s a great place to meet new people! Ask about opportunities to volunteer! We’d love to have you!”
-Gaye Bell, Administrator
