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St. Ignatius seniors for Dec. 2, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — I hope Thanksgiving was a calm and healthy time for all. My family and I created an oasis in this time of turmoil. Let’s hope we continue safely through the holiday season.   The St. Ignatius Senior Center will have its holiday dinner on the evening of Dec. 16, at 5:30 p.m. We will not have take-out meals or deliveries for this meal. We will be able to play bingo. Of course, this plan depends on the level of the pandemic and could be modified. Menu:  —  Wednesday, Dec. 2: beef casserole with noodles, assorted sides —  Friday, Dec. 4: sloppy Joes with sides —  Tuesday, Dec. 8: mac and cheese casserole with s...


1 in 4 seniors fall prey to scammers

News from the office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — In a big win for Montana seniors who are more likely to be the target of malicious scams, U.S. Senator Jon Tester celebrated the Senate’s passage of his bipartisan Senior Fraud Prevention Act. Tester’s legislation will direct the Fe...


St. Ignatius seniors for Nov. 4, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — We are hoping to have our in-house Thanksgiving dinner on Wednesday evening, Nov. 18, at 5:30 p.m. The board meets on Nov. 10 and will make a final decision on the in-house Thanksgiving meal. The menu:   —  Wednesday, Nov. 4: tuna casserole, pasta, fruit  &m...


Dixon seniors for Nov. 4, 2020

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center have opened the doors for eating in so our friends and neighbors can spend some time visiting with each other.  We adhere to social distancing precautions. We accept  take-out meal requests. Meals be served Monday and Thursday evenings at 5:30 p.m. Meals are $4...


Polson seniors for Nov. 4, 2020

POLSON — We are open with masks and social distancing. There will be no Thanksgiving dinner this year due to COVID 19. We are in dire need of volunteer drivers to deliver lunches to homes; call the center at 406-883-4735. Activities: —  Bailey Insurance will provide consultation on hea...


St. Ignatius seniors for Oct. 28, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — It has been cold outside, and I hope everyone is staying warm.   Menu for the week:   —  Friday, Oct. 30: stir fry with rice, Asian slaw, fruit, rolls, brownies —  Tuesday, Nov. 3: chicken tacos with fixings, Mexican salad with beans, fruit, Jell-...


Polson seniors for Oct. 28, 2020

POLSON  — We are open with masks and social distancing, but we cannot guarantee your safety from COVID-19. Use your best judgment before participating in activities or meals. We are in dire need of lunch delivery drivers. You do not need to be a senior. One day a week for about one hour is all ...


Dixon seniors for Oct. 21, 2020

DIXON — Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community. We are still following social distancing precautions and are accepting take-out meal requests only. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5:30 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request....


St. Ignatius seniors for Oct. 21, 2020

ST. IGNATIUS — We held our second in-house meal this week. The food was delicious and we played bingo afterward. A fun evening. These are precarious times. At our board meeting we tentatively planned evening dinners, one on Nov. 18, to celebrate Thanksgiving and then another on Dec. 16 to celebrate ...


Ronan Seniors for Oct. 21, 2020

RONAN — Where has this month gone? It is hard to believe it is already half over already and the year is almost three-quarters gone.  We are starting to feel the cooler weather and the trees are losing their leaves so we are on to another season. We are still having our on-site meals on Fridays...


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