Seniors
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 program, Medicaid and Low Income Energy Assistance. To inquire, call 406-883-7284 or 800-266-4188. On Monday, March 24: We have a nurse coming in the Senior Center to do toenails. Call her (Mandy Jo) 406-253-5114 to schedule. Activities: Saturday, April 12: bingo Saturday, April 19: bake sale, raffle, Easter Bunny will pay a visit Menu: Friday, ...
POLSON — Due to the ever-increasing lunchtime food deliveries, we will add an additional route. The route should take about 45 minutes. Each route will have about 12 stops. Call for further details. We need your help, please. The Vernal (spring) Equinox (equal amounts of daylight and darkness)...
ARLEE - March 1 is here! The snow is fast disappearing bringing slush, mud and nice weather. Blue skies are intermittent with rain showers, roads, switch from perfectly dry to patches of ice. Most importantly, the days are getting longer. We had one beautiful Valentine’s Day prime rib dinner w...
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...
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...
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...
