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Senior Menus

Pahrump Senior Center

The menu (subject to change) for the week of August 2 – August 6.

The senior center is now open at 9 a.m. and meals are served at 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Homebound meals for our regular seniors will be delivered but no drive-up is available. Masks are not required if vaccinated. For any questions, call the center at 727-5008.

Monday – Swiss steak, pasta, mixed greens, fruit salad, lentil soup;

Tuesday – Orange chicken, rice, salad, snow peas, pineapple salad, egg drop soup;

Wednesday – Pork roast, red potatoes, cabbage, apple crisp, vegetable soup;

Thursday – Sloppy Joe, baked beans, baby carrots, fruit, French onion soup;

Friday – Lasagna, garlic bread, green beans, pudding, cheesy chicken and rice soup.

ACTIVITIES (schedule is subject to change)

Monday – Exercise class, 9:30 a.m.; beading class, 12:30 p.m.; poker, 12:30 p.m.;

Tuesday – Exercise class, 9:30 a.m.; bridge, 12:30 p.m.;

Wednesday – Desert View Hospital monthly birthday celebration for August; haircuts, 2-4 p.m.;

Thursday – Exercise class, 9:30 a.m.; Rippits crocheting and knitting group, 11 a.m.; haircuts, 2-4 p.m.;

Friday – TOPS meeting, 7-9 a.m.; exercise class, 9:30 a.m.; bridge, 12:30 p.m.

Beatty Senior Center

The menu (subject to change) for the week of August 2 – August 6.

The Beatty Senior Center is now open for lunch, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pick-up is also available. Call 775-382-5702. The center is also open for activities weekdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Seating is arranged to adhere to social distancing guidelines and COVID restrictions will be observed. Meals include soup of the day, bread, coffee or iced tea. Seniors are charged $4, under 60 $6 and kids $4. They also offer a soup and salad only option for $3.

Monday – Hamburger-stuffed pepper half;

Tuesday – Pulled pork sandwich;

Wednesday – Salisbury steak;

Thursday – Chicken cordon bleu, asparagus;

Friday – Grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup.

ACTIVITIES

Monday – Senior assistance;

Tuesday – Senior assistance;

Wednesday – Creative writing;

Thursday – Bingo, 5:30-8 p.m.;

Friday – Board games.

Amargosa Senior Center

The menu (subject to change) for the week of August 2 – August 6

Meals are served at the Amargosa Valley Senior Center Monday through Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and breakfast is served on Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. For home delivery or for any questions, call the center at 775-372-5413.

Monday – CLOSED;

Tuesday – Chicken fajitas, Spanish rice, ranch style beans, layered salad, tropical fruit cup;

Wednesday – Pork loin, potatoes au gratin, steamed peas, green salad, applesauce;

Thursday – Spinach lasagna, garlic bread, garden salad, Italian dressing, cookie;

Friday – Egg casserole with veggies and cheese, hash browns, bacon, fruit.

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