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St. Ignatius seniors for Aug. 13, 2023

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ST. IGNATIUS — The cool nights are welcome. Beware of bears as they continue to forage for their winter rest.

We will hold a Rummage Sale on Sept. 22 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are also raffling a basket that has a Pendleton outside blanket, coffee beans, coffee grinder, coffee cups and two hooded shirts.   Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.  We will hold the raffle drawing on Sept. 23 at 4 p.m.

The AARP Driving course will be held in October. Watch for the exact date.

The Lake County Health Department will soon offer flu immunizations at the center. Watch for the date.

A big “Thanks” goes to all that come and play bingo.

The St. Ignatius Senior Center is looking to hire a site manager and an assistant cook. The work is two to three days a week for six to eight hours a day. If you are interested in a position, call 406-745-4462.

People that come and eat our meals have commented on how tasty the local fruit and vegetables taste. We continue to welcome fresh produce from gardens and orchards.

We invite anyone to come and enjoy one of our meals or call for a takeout. Call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays and by 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. Mealtimes are listed below. Menus for the month are available in the center’s entryway.     

Menu:

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

—  Saturday, Sept. 9: bingo played at 2 p.m. with a special prize for blackout 

—  Tuesday, Sept. 12: noon - pizza, fresh salad, dessert

—  Friday, Sept. 15: noon - tuna cakes, carrot/vegetables salad, dessert

—  Tuesday, Sept 19: noon - chicken chili, fresh vegetables, cornbread, plum dessert

—  Wednesday, Sept. 20: meal at 5:30 p.m. - roast turkey, sweet potatoes, cranberry-kale salad, pumpkin bars

We invite you to become a member of the St. Ignatius Senior Citizen Center for a fee of $10 a year.  You can join us 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 at 1-2:15 p.m.  If you are 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.

Our senior center is available to be rented. If you are interested, call 406-745-4462.

The senior 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.-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, or other information, call the Lake County Council on Aging at 406-676-2367.

 

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