Articles with the Tag: Mission
ST. IGNATIUS - Last week I did say spring was on its way. As I am writing this, it suddenly became cold, chilly, and raining. I hear snow is in the forecast. On April 28, Mandy Jo, the foot care nurse, will be at the St. Ignatius Senior Center. There are still a few openings for her assistance. Call 406-7...
ST. IGNATIUS ¾ Spring is on the way. The willow tree in my yard is budding. People have talked about their crocuses and iris’ coming up. I have to make a correction. I misspelled Eve’s (the audiologist coming to the St. Ignatius Senior Center) last name. The cor...
ST. IGNATIUS - It is great to see and feel the sunshine! Enjoy! Activities: - Wednesday, April 16: Audiologist, Eve Tahlberg, will be here after the evening meal at 5:30 p.m. to clean hearing aids, answer questions about hearing health and hearing aids. Please come for dinner and see...
ST. IGNATIUS - With the price of food today, people need additional help. There are new income guidelines for the TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) for 2025. The federal poverty guideline for a single person is $15,660. For a family of four it is $32,150. For a family o...
ST. IGNATIUS — Did you know Area VI Council on Aging in Polson has a “Benefit Check Up” program? They will do a benefit screening to see what programs you may qualify for like Medicare part D extra help, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicare Savings Program, Big Sky Rx ...
ST. IGNATIUS - We have sunshine! Regular physical activity helps to improve mobility, balance, cognitive function, reduce fall risk and improves your overall health and well-being. It’s never too late to start exercising.Walking, water aerobics, swimming, dancing, biking, and hiking are good choices...
ST. IGNATIUS - It looks like winter may be gradually relenting to spring. March is still to come. Make sure to include protein in your diet every day to maintain muscle mass. Also, focus on needed nutrients – calcium, vitamin D, and fiber. As we age we lose our sense of thirst. Drin...
ST. IGNATIUS - As we age and life happens, it’s sometimes difficult to eat healthy; issues include changes in our living environment, changes in health, medicines, income, changes in our sense of smell and taste, difficulty chewing and/or swallowing food. To eat healthy, we should eat a var...
ST. IGNATIUS - More on egg substitutions: For binding (to hold shape and stick e.g., meatloaf) – 1 tablespoon of flax or chia seed plus 3 tablespoons of water (combine and let sit for five minutes). Another option is plain gelatin plus two tablespoons of water – do not combine the tw...
ST. IGNATIUS — Hello everyone. Happy Valentine’s Day! Our next bingo date is March 8. Menu: Friday, Feb. 14: pigs n’ blanket, baked beans/tater tots, tomato slices, Jell-O salad, sugar cookie Tuesday, Feb. 18 spaghetti, green salad, garlic bread, cauliflower, broccoli, br...
