Polson Seniors for Feb. 5, 2025
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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 from the shelves yet. History matters.
AARP Tax Preparation Assistance mandatory pre-registration begins now. You must make a reservation for assistance by calling or stopping by the Polson Senior Community Center. Pick up and complete information packets prior to your appointment.
Full-time or part-time manager of the nutrition program needed. Weekdays only. Wage D.O.E. $16+. Negotiable.
Activities:
Bowling: “no-tap” Tuesdays 1-3 p.m. Join any time.
Wednesday Play Day: cards, board games, dominoes, Yahtzee, etc. Invite a foursome.
VSO (veterans service officer:) First Friday and third Tuesday of each month - 9 a.m.-noon - walk-ins OK.
Spinning Wheelers: first Tuesday of each month (March 5) - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - 208-520-1013
Bingo Fridays: open at 5:30 p.m. - play at 6 p.m.; “Playing-Card” bingo begins on the first Wednesday of each month
Exercise: sitting, standing or dancing: M-W-F, 10:30–11:30 a.m. Video-assisted. Low impact. Move it or lose it.
Pinochle: Thursdays and Mondays: 12:15-3:00 p.m. We play 3,4 or 5 handed. Late arrivals OK.
Pool: Open table from 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Menu (subject to change): lunch ($5 donation) from 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 12: meatloaf, mashed spuds, honey carrots, green salad, dessert
Thursday, Feb. 13: chicken pot pie, biscuit, 5-cup salad, peach cobbler
Friday, Feb. 14: Valentine’s Day - barbecue ribs, baker, Harvard beets, strawberry-pretzel salad, red velvet cake.
Monday, Feb. 17: Presidents Day - potato soup, log cabin biscuit, pasta salad, cherry dessert
Tuesday, Feb. 18: another day - sweet/sour meat balls, rice, stir-fried veggies, coleslaw, fluffy stuff
Wednesday, Feb. 19: chicken Alfredo, pasta, mixed veggies, roll, green salad, raspberry bars
Thursday, Feb. 20: porkchops, stuffing, gravy, peas, salad, bread pudding
Friday, Feb. 21: blueberry strata, sausage, orange salad, cookie
Our Community Center is located at 504 Third Ave. E - We are open 8 am.–3 p.m. weekdays.
Call us at 406-883-4735. Email: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook.
St. Ignatius
by Theresa Yares
for the Valley Journal
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, brownie
- Friday, Feb. 21: pork chops, potatoes/gravy, peas, applesauce, cornbread, peanut butter cookie
If you would like a takeout meal, call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday and by 2 p.m. on Wednesday. Mealtimes are listed with menu. Menus for the month are available in the entryway of the center. Everyone is welcome at our meals (young and old). Come enjoy a delicious meal and good conversation.
Our St. Ignatius Senior Center is available to rent. If you are interested, call 406-745-4462 and leave a message. If you have questions about obtaining Elder Commodities, call or stop by for information and an application.
Gentle Yoga is held on Wednesdays from 1-2:15 p.m. If you are interested, call Bonnie Kiser at 406-253-0177. Her rates are five sessions for $65.
