Articles with the Tag: Seniors
POLSON - Due to uncertainty about funding from the Federal and State Nutrition Programs the Polson Senior center is suspending all new hires for our nutrition and transportation programs. Our volunteers are a tremendous help during these trying times. We are considering adding an additional meal delivery rou...
By Victoria Traxler, Montana Public Radio ANACONDA - Stan Blaz comes to the Metcalf Senior Center in Anaconda every week to play cards with his friends. “They’re very good about playing cards with us,” Blaz said. “We have a lot of fun playing cards, we play pinochle...
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...
A significant amount of funding for the nutrition program comes from the local Area VI Council on Aging. They are reliant upon Montana State funding and funding from the Federal Government. The State and Federal governments are considering drastically cutting funding for all nutrition programs, including sch...
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...
POLSON - Our Polson Senior Community Center is located at 504 Third Ave. E. We are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays. Call us at 406-883-4735 or email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook! A toenail clinic held by a certified nurse will be held on Feb. 28 at the cost of $30. Enroll earl...
ARLEE - Already January 2025 has passed, bringing us colder weather, beautiful night skies with a full moon and stars abundant, even a bit of Northern lights. Our annual meeting was well attended, and two new members were added to the Board: Ann Younger and Delores Arrowsmith. There are still agendas/minutes...
POLSON - AARP Tax Preparation Assistance registration begins now. You must make a reservation. Available appointment times begin at 10 a.m. and go until 3 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays only. A full-time or part-time Executive Assistant/Nutrition Director is wanted at the Polson Senior Center. Apply at ...
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...
POLSON — Saint Valentine is honored on Feb. 14. He was granted sainthood by the church. Greeting cards and floral companies have been making money because of his actions ever since commercialism became popular. Look him up. He was a brave soul. Support your local library. He hasn’t been removed f...
