Arlee seniors for Sept. 18, 2024
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ARLEE — August sure surprised us with the many thunder, lighting, and rain storms nearly every evening after hot, hot days. But, the weather that brought us down was the BIG wind storms, pulling trees out by the roots or topping them off mid-height. The hay fields were abundantly blessed with a good soaking, as well as these dusty roads in the Jocko Valley. I’m wishing the county would oil or pave our rural roads. Something to consider since so many have allergies to dust, (smoke from fires too), and truly love the clean air of the Jocko Valley.
This is the time of year Dixon melons are back, the tomatoes are ripening, the squash’s flowers are building squash, corn is on the stalk, fall is coming with cold days, colder nights, only to resume the heat of summer during the day. And we at the Arlee Seniors Center are so happy to have members and friends come for meals and visits. Oh, the stories that are told of bears in the yard, deer with their youngsters, of more water needed for lawns, gardens and fields because of the high heat temperatures again, abundant fields of grain, grass and alsfalfa and the trouble it is to find help for us as we get older and wiser. Our weather climate seems to be the new normal.
We invite you and your friends to come down and share a meal with us on Mondays and Wednesdays at noon and on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month at 5 p.m. Call 406-726-3213 first so that we can prepare enough food for all. Leave your name, number of meals requested and whether you will eat in or take-out. Bring your family, friends and students. There’s good food for all.
September brings commodities for those who are signed up on Sept. 18 at the center. If you meet the guidelines, this is an exceptional aid for seniors in our community. You can contact Area VI Council on Aging for an application at 406-676-2367, as there are several openings available. The Food Bank is also available on certain Fridays at the CDC “Hanging’ Art Building.” Also, the Salish Center continues noon meals on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Their number is 406-726-3221. Please share this information with others who may need their services.
Also, if you are so inclined, Arlee High School Sports have free admission to seniors 65 and older. It is fun to get involved in our community, our school’s activities and keep aware of all that is happening in the Jocko Valley. Seniors should get involved in the School Board meets as our tax dollars support them. Think of how you help those young people.
A computer is available to use. Ask Cherie or Anne if you have questions. We also encourage all patrons to help with hostessing, keeping the building open for use of the TV, movies, pool games, puzzle, games, decorating and evening assisting in custodial jobs, i.e., vacuuming, shoveling, sweeping the porch, cleaning windows, etc. With our new kitchen remodel, these things should be much easier. Thanks again Marvin Rehbein. Thanks also goes to Tiensvold Gardens for the beautiful flowers in front. You are gifts to the community.
The Lake County Council on Aging has been merged into Area VI Council on Aging in Polson, with an office still in Ronan It is an excellent source of aid for seniors for transportation, information and assistance, home-health care, etc. Call them at 406-6766-2367. Also, CSKT Transportation is available for us to use. Do you want a trip through the Bison Range? CSKT offers this in their vans as well.
Arlee Board of Trustees: President Cheri Gardelon, Vice President Betty Shoemaker, Secretary/Treasurer Anne Steward, Lilie Willison, Gladys Brown, Jerry Garcelon, Patty Tiensvold, Judy Miller and Marie Gillette.
