Briefs for Jan. 6, 2016
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Caregivers classes offered
POLSON — “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” classes are scheduled for six Thursdays, Jan. 14 – Feb. 18 in Polson. Time for the class is 10-11:30 a.m. The classes are sponsored by the Area VI Agency on Aging to help caregivers thrive in this most difficult life role. Please call Jane at 1-800-266-4188 for more information or to sign up. Class size is limited.
Finley Point camping reservations open Jan. 6
News from Montana State Parks
FINLEY POINT – Finley Point State Park will be open for reservations for the 2016 camping season on Jan. 6, 2016. Reservations can be made by visiting stateparks.mt.gov or by calling 877-922-6768.
Reservations were not available this fall, as a park construction project was tentatively scheduled for spring 2016. The construction project at Finley Point State Park follows an environmental assessment and public comment that was completed in 2013. The project will include new vault latrines, a reconfiguration of the RV campsites, and addition of new tent sites. The project is expected to proceed in fall 2016 after the reservation season has ended.
New for 2016: Boat slips will also be available for reservations. We have renumbered the current boat slips and are now providing people the opportunity to rent boat slips prior to arriving at the park. There will still be some available on a first come, first served basis.
For more information, contact Park Manager Amy Grout at 406-837-3041 or at agrout@mt.gov
Finley Point State Park is located at 31453 S. Finley Point Road, Polson, MT 59860
Prevention classes offered
POLSON — The Montana Department of Health and Human Services is offering a lifestyle change opportunity with the Montana Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Prevention program. Adults are eligible if you are overweight, have medical clearance and have or more of the following risk factors: pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or triglycerides or had gestational diabetes mellitus or delivered a baby over 9 pounds. Spring classes begin Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 5 p.m. in the Byrnes Conference Room at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. Cost is $75. To sign up call 406-883-8453.
