Seniors

ARLEE — Happy April 2023. It seems spring is coming but keeps getting interrupted with snow flurries and some snow that remain on the ground. But for the most part, we have a beautiful blue sky with fluffy clouds, brilliant stars at night and a new moon coming. How blessed we are to live where we can see the night sky showing the planets, the stars and even satellites and planes gliding by. On that note, we continue to enjoy the Tiensvold’s tasty entrees and savory cooking skills. We hope you bring not only yourselves, but also bring your family, your neighbors and friends to join us at the Arlee Senior Center table. We are still happy to have take-out meals for those who pre...

POLSON — Local folks know that we have twelve seasons. April is called “Fake Spring.” It snows in April. It is cold. It is not truly spring until winter ends on May 3. Then spring starts, or as we say, the season of road construction. It lasts until whenever the money runs out. No matter wh...

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu is the following: —  April 12: turkey, noodles, salad, dessert —  April 14: fried fish dinner, s...

POLSON — The April full moon is above us now. The natives of New England called it the Pink Moon, because that was the time of year when a variety of creeping phlox bloomed with pink flowers in April. Do not be fooled. It still looks yellow, like cheese.   We recently offered a turkey dinner on...

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital. We are open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu is: —  April 5: enchiladas, salad, dessert —  April 7: ham dinner, salad, dessert (Easter din...

ST. IGNATIUS — I think Mother Nature is upset with us. She continues to deliver snow and cool weather. Easter is early this year. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt in St. Ignatius on April 8 at the High School at 10 a.m. Don’t be late. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a meal with us on ...

POLSON — April Fool’s Day is the first of the month. Traditionally this is the day that some play practical jokes or propagate hoaxes upon their victim. There is enough tom-foolery going around these days. We don’t need to encourage it. Ban April Fool’s Day. Call your legislator. Orga...

ST. IGNATIUS — It Must be spring. I saw a robin. At least that’s what I was told as a child.    Be aware and don’t be fooled on April Fool’s Day. Easter is early this year. There will be an Easter Egg Hunt in St. Ignatius on April 8. Watch for more information. Ever...

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center, (across from St. Luke’s Hospital), is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays for lunch and other activities. Our menu: —  Wednesday, March 29: teriyaki glazed drumsticks, salad, dessert —  Friday, March 31: birthday dinner - r...

RONAN — The Mission Valley Senior Center is located across from St. Luke’s Hospital in Ronan. We are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday for lunch and other activities. Our menu: —  Wednesday, March 22: turkey pot pie, salad, dessert —  Friday, March 24: lasagna, s...