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St. Ignatius seniors for Aug. 30, 2023

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ST. IGNATIUS — It was a welcome relief last week when we have rain and the temperatures cooled down.   

The AARP Driving Course will be taught in October. Watch for the date.

A big Thanks to all that came and played bingo on Aug. 9. The lucky blackout winner received $100.   We will be playing bingo again on Sept. 9 at 2 p.m.

 The St. Ignatius Senior Center is looking to hire a Site Manager. They will work with the kitchen staff to plan meals, complete required computer work, visit with meal participants and help the center with other projects. The work is 2-3 days a week for 6-8 hour a day.  If you are interested in the position, call 406-745-4462 for more information.

The St. Ignatius Senior Center is also looking for an assistant cook. Please call for more information.

Thank you to all that have given fresh fruits and vegetables to the St. Ignatius Senior Center and the Food Pantry.

I have heard numerous people say thank you for the fresh items that are available and the summer meals that include them. We will welcome more it you have extra.

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a meal with us.  We love to have old neighbors and new ones come and enjoy our meals. You don’t have to be a senior to join and support our center.  

Menu:

  —  Friday, Sept. 1: noon - barbecue pulled pork, sweet corn, salad, apple pie

  —  Tuesday, Sept. 5: noon - fish tacos, Tator tots, coleslaw, dessert

  —  Wednesday, Sept. 6: 5:30 p.m. – lasagna, Italian veggie medley, tossed salad, garlic toast, fruit dessert, ice cream

  —  Friday, Sept. 8: noon - chicken stuffing casserole, fresh green beans, fruit salad, birthday cake

If you are interested in a takeout meal, call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. and leave a message. If you would like a menu, call and we can email it to you, or you can come pick one up. There are generally copies of the menu in the entryway at the center.  

We invite you to become a member of the Senior Citizen Center for a fee of $10 a year. You can join at any age.

The Foot Hill Club meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 1 p.m. for snacks and cards.

Gently Yoga is held on Wednesdays from 1-2:15 p.m. If interested call Bonnie Kiser at 406-253-0177.   Her rates are five sessions for $60.

We have walkers, a commode, a shower chair, a wheelchair, a high-rise toilet seat, 4-prong canes, regular canes and a transfer bench to loan out. We also have some Depends and body wipes that are available. Call 406-745-4462 and leave a message or come in on regular meal day to see what we have.

The St. Ignatius Senior Center is open for rental. If interested, call 406-745-4462 and leave a message.   

The center has a computer that is available for use by the public. If you are interested in using the computer, come in on Tuesdays or Fridays between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. or call and leave a message.   

If you need help with other areas of your life such as: transportation, respite, home health services, and  other information, call the friendly people at Lake County Council on Aging in Ronan at  406-676-2367.

 

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