MANHATTAN — The Manhattan Senior Center is facing funding issues, and the government shutdown is only adding to the uncertainty the non-profit is facing.

“It’s a place where you can come and have a good time, with good people,” said Frank Eckes, who lives in Gallatin Valley and comes to the Manhattan Senior Center every Tuesday to play cards.

“I love to play pinochle and there’s some good pinochle players here,” said Eckes.

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For Eckes, the senior center, which provides seniors with meals and community, is a place to connect with people.

“I’ve known a lot of fo

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