Manly Senior Activity Center

Manly Senior Activity Center The Whistle stop is here to provide meals, activities and socialization.

05/16/2026

No potluck today

Don't forget orders are due MondayYou can call in your order 641-454-2145or you can email it manlyseniorcenter@gmail.com...
04/18/2026

Don't forget orders are due Monday

You can call in your order 641-454-2145
or you can email it [email protected]
or PM me or the Manly Senior Activity Center

1 meat choice
2 cheese choice
3 toppings (mayo, lettuce, tomato, red onion)
4 gluten free salad option available

drop off a check or Venmo us

If you Venmo please reference how you ordered

And the results are in! First place took 1 hour 17 minutes Second place took 1 hour 22 minutes Third place took one hour...
03/21/2026

And the results are in!

First place took 1 hour 17 minutes
Second place took 1 hour 22 minutes
Third place took one hour 50 minutes

4th and 5th place took their puzzles home to finish because they didn't want to lose any more of the beautiful day today. Who would argue with that, lol

1 hour in and they are neck and neck!
03/21/2026

1 hour in and they are neck and neck!

Puzzle choice for today's race: It is a doozy!Good luck to all of our puzzle lovers!!!
03/21/2026

Puzzle choice for today's race:

It is a doozy!

Good luck to all of our puzzle lovers!!!

03/20/2026

Week of Mar 22 - 28

Sun 22

4pm Movie at Northwood.... Please RSVP if you would like to join us

Mon 23 - 11:45am Lunch - Roast Beef

11am - Exercises – Join our morning exercise group. We exercise together following along with videos showing gentle movements good for all activity levels. Standing and chair variations with light equipment like bands, Pilates balls, and more. We use Sit & Be Fit, Improved Health and other videos.

12:30pm NO Dominos - Center Closed for Private rental

Tues 24 - 11:45am Lunch - Chef Choice

8:30am Coffee and Conversation - Join us for coffee, treats and some good conversation. We are usually chatting it up until about 10am.

12:30pm Fresh Conversations, Amy from the Iowa Extension will be sharing some nutrition information and sharing samples of a new healthy recipe

Wed 25 - 11:45 Lunch - Taco Casserole

11am Exercises – Join our morning exercise group. We exercise together following along with videos showing gentle movements good for all activity levels. Standing and chair variations with light equipment like bands, Pilates balls, and more. We use Sit & Be Fit, Improved Health and other videos.

12:30pm Dominos - Join us for some Mexican Train - Never Played? No Worries, we make it up as we go! But seriously it is a lot of fun and easy to pick up. Everyone is patient and helpful. You'll be great! We play until we don't sometimes as late as 4 or 5 and sometimes until7!

7-9pm Game night - Adults only (18+) Enjoy a new or an old fav!

Thurs 26 ****TAXI***** Day, Please RSVP the day before

11:45am Lunch - Chili & Cinnamon Rolls

8:30am Coffee and Conversation - Join us for coffee, treats and some good conversation. We are usually chatting it up until about 10am.

12:30pm Free Bingo with prizes

Fri 27 - 11:45am Lunch - Tuna Veggie Pasta

11am Exercises – Join our morning exercise group. We exercise together following along with videos showing gentle movements good for all activity levels. Standing and chair variations with light equipment like bands, Pilates balls, and more. We use Sit & Be Fit, Improved Health and other videos.

12:30pm Cards – 500 Fridays at 12:30pm. This is a “high stakes game”, HAHA. $2 to play and top score gets $5 and 2nd place gets $3. Beginners and new players always welcome! New to the game, no worries, we are here to help!

Sat 28
8:30am Breakfast Club - Join us and support a "Mom & Pop" spot. Today we are going to R80. Everyone is responsible for their own purchase.

2pm Culinary Club (RESCHEDULED FROM MAR 14) - Please RSVP so we have enough supplies for everyone.
We will be making "Cheater Gyros" Scratch meat, pita

03/16/2026

Closed today Monday March 16

No lunch, no activities

03/13/2026

Week of Mar 15 - 21

Sun 15
4pm Movie at Northwood.... Please RSVP if you would like to join us

Mon 16

11:45am Lunch - Ham

11am - Exercises – Join our morning exercise group. We exercise together following along with videos showing gentle movements good for all activity levels. Standing and chair variations with light equipment like bands, Pilates balls, and more. We use Sit & Be Fit, Improved Health and other videos.

12:30pm Dominos - Join us for some Mexican Train - Never Played? No Worries, we make it up as we go! But seriously it is a lot of fun and easy to pick up. Everyone is patient and helpful. You'll be great! We play until we don't sometimes as late as 4 or 5 and sometimes until7!

Tues 17
11:45am Lunch - Corned Beef, Cabbage and Potatoes

8:30am Coffee and Conversation - Join us for coffee, treats and some good conversation. We are usually chatting it up until about 10am.

12:30pm Board Meeting

Wed 18
11:45 Lunch - Baked Chicken

11am Exercises – Join our morning exercise group. We exercise together following along with videos showing gentle movements good for all activity levels. Standing and chair variations with light equipment like bands, Pilates balls, and more. We use Sit & Be Fit, Improved Health and other videos.

12:30pm Dominos - Join us for some Mexican Train - Never Played? No Worries, we make it up as we go! But seriously it is a lot of fun and easy to pick up. Everyone is patient and helpful. You'll be great! We play until we don't sometimes as late as 4 or 5 and sometimes until7!

7-9pm Game night - Adults only (18+) Enjoy a new or an old fav!

Thurs 19 ****TAXI***** Day, Please RSVP the day before

11:45am Lunch - LIVER & ONION DAY!!!! or Salisbury Steak

8:30am Coffee and Conversation - Join us for coffee, treats and some good conversation. We are usually chatting it up until about 10am.

Fri 20
11:45am Lunch - Salmon Cakes

11am Exercises – Join our morning exercise group. We exercise together following along with videos showing gentle movements good for all activity levels. Standing and chair variations with light equipment like bands, Pilates balls, and more. We use Sit & Be Fit, Improved Health and other videos.

12:30pm Cards – 500 Fridays at 12:30pm. This is a “high stakes game”, HAHA. $2 to play and top score gets $5 and 2nd place gets $3. Beginners and new players always welcome! New to the game, no worries, we are here to help!

5pm SUPPER CLUB (RESCHEDULED FROM MAR 13) will be supporting the Knights and their Fish Fry. $13pp & $25 per couple. RSVP if you want to ride along!

Sat 21
10am Puzzle Race! Teams of up to 8 may donate $20 and race to be the first to finish a 500 piece puzzle. Winning teams receive a prize, all teams keep the puzzle. Kids on team may get their own 100 piece puzzle for $5 (if registered in advance, limited supplies so no guarantee day of).

1pm Center closed - Private Rental

03/10/2026

Manly Senior Center Updates

Friday March 13 Supper Club has been POSTPONED to Friday March 20

Saturday March 14 Culinary Club has been POSTPONED to Saturday March 28

03/06/2026

Week of Mar 8 - 14
Sun 8
4pm Movie at Northwood.... Please RSVP if you would like to join us

Mon 9
11:45am Lunch - Goulash
11am - Exercises – Join our morning exercise group. We exercise together following along with videos showing gentle movements good for all activity levels. Standing and chair variations with light equipment like bands, Pilates balls, and more. We use Sit & Be Fit, Improved Health and other videos.
12:45pm Dominos

Tues 10
11:45am Lunch - Hot Beef
8:30am Coffee and Conversation - Join us for coffee, treats and some good conversation. We are usually chatting it up until about 10am.

Wed 11
11:45 Lunch - Pork Meatballs with Mushroom Gravy over Egg Noodles

11am Exercises – Join our morning exercise group. We exercise together following along with videos showing gentle movements good for all activity levels. Standing and chair variations with light equipment like bands, Pilates balls, and more. We use Sit & Be Fit, Improved Health and other videos.

12:30pm Dominos - Join us for some Mexican Train - Never Played? No Worries, we make it up as we go! But seriously it is a lot of fun and easy to pick up. Everyone is patient and helpful. You'll be great! We play until we don't sometimes as late as 4 or 5 and sometimes until7!

7-9pm Game night - Adults only (18+) Enjoy a new or an old fav!

Thurs 12 ****TAXI***** Day, Please RSVP the day before
11:45am Lunch - Chicken & Mushroom sauce
8:30am Coffee and Conversation - Join us for coffee, treats and some good conversation. We are usually chatting it up until about 10am.

12:30pm Short Stories w/ Connie. Connie will be visiting us from the library and sharing some readings

Fri 13
11:45am Lunch - Shrimp Salad Sandwich and Veggie Soup

11am Exercises – Join our morning exercise group. We exercise together following along with videos showing gentle movements good for all activity levels. Standing and chair variations with light equipment like bands, Pilates balls, and more. We use Sit & Be Fit, Improved Health and other videos.

12:30pm Cards – 500 Fridays at 12:30pm. This is a “high stakes game”, HAHA. $2 to play and top score gets $5 and 2nd place gets $3. Beginners and new players always welcome! New to the game, no worries, we are here to help!

5pm Supper Club - POSTPONED TO FRIDAY MARCH 20

Sat 14
1pm Culinary Club - POSTPONED TO SATURDAY MARCH 28

02/26/2026

Do you know someone that would like to join us for lunch but doesn't drive?
Someone that is home alone most of the day?
A loved one that needs to or would benefit from socializing for an hour with new or old friends?

We offer two programs:

1. Taxi Service (Starting March 5, 2026) every Thursday – A volunteer will pick you or your loved one up and bring them to the Center for lunch and Social Hour then return them home. Persons must be able to climb 2-3 steps to enter “Taxi”. The “Taxi” will service the Manly/Plymouth areas. The “taxi” is free. Lunch is for purchase. You can apply through Elderbridge Department of Aging to have your meals supplemented if you or your spouse is 60 or over.

2. Home Delivery – we will deliver a fresh hot home cooked meal Monday – Friday for lunch. This service is only available in the City of Manly city limits. Lunch is for purchase. You can apply through Elderbridge Department of Aging to have your meals supplemented if you or your spouse is 60 or over.

For more details about either of these programs, please call the Center at 641-454-2145.

Address

137 E Main Street
Manly, IA
50456

Telephone

(641) 454-2145

Website

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