New monthly Polk County Senior Bulletin lists area activities and health screenings. It also has articles of interest for older adults.
Find your nearest meal site or senior center:
For those who are 60 years of age or older, there are 35 congregate meal sites located throughout the 8 counties in Aging Resources of Central Iowa’s service area. Congregate meals are hot, nutritious meals served at senior centers and other community locations. Meal sites range from serving 10 meals per day to over 140 meals at the largest location. Transportation is usually available to meal sites if needed.
In addition to delicious meals and great conversation, many meal sites offer activities. Here are just a few of the exciting things going on at senior centers in central Iowa:
The Iowa Café is a new, innovative partnership between Iowa’s Area Agencies on Aging and licensed food service establishments like restaurants and cafés
Participant Eligibility
To participate in The Iowa Café, individuals must be 60 years of age or older, or a spouse of an eligible individual regardless of age. Meals are provided on a voluntary contribution basis, and individuals will be given the opportunity to contribute towards the cost of the meal.
How to Participate
Register by filling out a Registration Form. Once the registration is processed you will receive a key card in the mail. When you visit a participating restaurant you can choose an item from the Iowa Cafe menu and use your key card to pay. For more information, call 515-633-9518.
DnS Grocery
104 A Street S.E. P.O. Box 147
Melcher Dallas, IA 50163
641-947-3111
Hours: 6 am to 9 pm, 7 days per week
Click here to view the menu.
Hy Vee
118 SE 9th Street
Pella, IA 50219
641-628-1590
Monday through Friday, Lunch
The Depot Restaurant & Catering
411 West Street P.O. Box 53
New Virginia, IA 50210
641-449-3200
Hours: 11 am to 6 pm, Wed. – Fri.
Click here to view the menu.
Big Al’s BBQ
715 Main Street
Adel, IA 50003
515-993-5777
Hours:
Monday to Thursday 11AM–8PM
Friday 11AM–9PM
Saturday 10AM–9PM
Sunday – Closed
Click here to view the menu.
Backroads Bar & Grill
107 Washington Ave.
Lacona, IA 50139
641-534-4001
Monday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday – Closed
Click here to view the menu.




