Polk County Senior Center

Get ready for a great turkey dinner to go at the Nixa Senior Center, November 25 from 11 - 12:30. Turkey, potatoes, stuffing, green beans, roll and good ole' pumpkin pie. Come on by and say hi, and get a plate to go. Contributions appreciated - $3.50 for seniors and $6 for those under age 60.

Because colds and flu share many symptoms, it can be difficult (or even impossible) to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. Special tests that usually must be done within the first few days of illness can tell if a person has the flu. The CDC has created this chart that can help guide you.

Are you feeling alone? Want someone to talk to or check in on you each week? Our Telephone Reassurance is the program for you. Call us at 417-862-0762 and we will get you enrolled at no cost to you.

Are you ready for this? At 1:30 today our Medicare experts will be hosting a LIVE Facebook conversation centered around your Medicare questions. Now's your chance to ask your questions and get the help you need. Post your questions below and we will address them this afternoon live. Come back and join us then!