Movie & Meal (M&M)
Friday, March 29 in the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
The Senior Advocates started the Meal and Movie and catered meal the last Friday of each month at the Solon Public Library in 2010 from a suggestion from then-librarian Kris Brown. First-run movies were usually selected but a lot of “old-timers” were also presented. The meals were selected from our local restaurants and a local chef who runs Amos Dean’s Catering.
COVID halted the movie and catering runs for a time, but it was decided to incorporate the Meal and Movie with Friday Senior Dining in-house meals once Senior Dining came out of the COVID shutdown. The Advocates purchased a large Smart TV and affixed it to a wall in the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall and the M&M was back on board the last Friday of the month with the meal coming from the Care Center. The Advocates soon decided to get back to the old regimen of catered meals from local restaurants and catering service, and will launch the first catered meal Friday, March 29 from Amos Dean’s Catering Service at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall.
Call 319-430-8655 for reservations and arrive at 11:00 a.m.
Cost $5.00.
This month’s movie – “The Holdover.” A curmudgeonly instructor at a New England prep school remains on campus during Christmas break to babysit a handful of students. Reportedly, this is one of Barack Obama’s favorite flicks.
Solon Senior of the Year nominations being accepted
May is Older American’s Month and each year since 2006, the Senior Advocates have selected a Senior of the Year by a nomination process. The person is someone who has given of themselves in service to the community through volunteerism, enhancing the well-being of others, or someone always ready to assist or provide help when needed. The nominee should live in Solon or the immediate area and be over 65 years of age. The recipient will be honored at a Solon City Council meeting, at an open house ceremony, and during the Solon Beef Days Parade.
Nomination forms are at the Methodist Church Fellowship Hall or contact [email protected].
Past Honorees
2006 Jack Neuzil
2007 Wayne Croy
2008 Milt Hunt
2009 Pat Ikan
2010 Marie Kroul
2011 Bev Noska and Elaine Reynolds
2012 Anna McAtee
2013 Jean and Bob Stinocher
2014 Fred Bark and Rita Brannaman
2015 Don Erusha and Marv Stastny
2016 Marcy and Larry Olson
2017 Jeanne Erhart and Phyllis Fiala
2018 Dave Frisbie and Duane McAtee
2019 Sandy Hanson
2020 Judy Shulista
2021 Kris Brown
2022 Larry Meister
2023 Don Ellis
Proposed 2024 Trips
All trips leave from the Solon Recreation and Nature Area (SRNA) or “Rec Park,” call 319-430-8655 for reservations
Wednesday, April 24 – Circa 21/Rock Island, “Church Basement Ladies.” Cost $75. Will leave the SRNA at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, May 16 – Kalona, Illa Miller’s homecooked meal, Golden Delight Bakery, String Town Community Store, South West Valley Greenhouse (Perry Bender’s). Cost $65. Will leave the SRNA at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, June 14 – Bluff Lake/Maquoketa. Cost TBA, 15-passenger bus, leave SRNA at 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 15 – Kendrick’s Forest Products, Edgewood. Cost TBA
Tour of Kendrick Forrest Products, Iowa’s largest sawmill. Then we will tour their custom cabinet shop, Forever Cabinets by Kendrick (est. 2001), where you will see how cabinets are made for the home. Next you will see and learn how the Kendrick team used their desire to eliminate waste and create quality wood products, which led them to the start two additional companies in 2017, Kendrick Home and Shimlee. Your tour will end at The Market, a 6,500 sq ft showroom where they showcase their line of Forever Cabinets, as well as home decor, lighting, rugs, furnishings, kitchenware, clothing, and so much more.
Restaurant Runs
Thursday, March 21 – Midtown East, Noon dining, personal cars
Senior Advocates Board
Art Tellin 319-626-2816, John Lamantia 319-621-6887, Sandy Hanson 319-430-8655, Barry Byrne 319-354-8757, Larry Meister 319-624-2516, Don Burch 319-624-4054, Cindy Jensen 319-360-3279, Larry Brecht 319-624-2925, Ivan Hasselbusch 319-670-9105, and Phyllis Fiala 319-331-7447