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Articles with the Tag: Seniors

St. Ignatius seniors for March 24, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — Happy spring. Our dinner on March 17 was very well attended and we are looking forward to reopening on April 6. We will have our usual Tuesday and Friday lunches and first and third Wednesday evening meals. Starting in April, we will no longer be delivering meals on Wednesdays. Takeout w...

Polson seniors for March 24, 2021

POLSON — We are lucky to live in a small town in a state with a small population. Friends and family in big population areas are having problems getting vaccinated - no matter their age. Take any opportunity to get vaccinated.  As usual, we cannot guarantee your safety from COVID at the Polson ...

Council on Aging returns to regular hours

News from Lake County Council on Aging  LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Council on Aging is now open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The transportation program is open to everyone. This is a door-to-door service which means we will pick you up at home and take you where you need to go....

St. Ignatius seniors for March 17, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Center will reopen for meals on Tuesday, April 6. We will serve lunch on Tuesday and Friday at noon and serve dinner on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. We will still practice social distancing and wear masks unless we are eating. For th...

Polson seniors for March 17, 2021

POLSON — Tax season is upon us. Call the Polson Senior Center for AARP-sponsored free tax preparation information. Don’t wait too long to call us. Although a lot of older individuals have received the vaccines, remember to consider the risks before participating in activities and meals at the ...

Dixon seniors for March 17, 2021

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. We have opened the doors for eating in, continuing to adhere to social distancing precautions. We are also accepting take-out meal requests. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evening...

Nursing homes release reform agenda to address systemic issues

News from AHCA  The American Health Care Association representing more than 14,000 nursing homes and other long-term care facilities across the country that provide care to approximately five million people each year and LeadingAge, the association of more than 5,000 mission-driven aging services p...

Tax credit available for elderly homeowners, renters

News from the Montana Department of Revenue  The Montana Department of Revenue reminds Montanans 62 and older that they may qualify for the Elderly Homeowner/Renter Tax Credit, worth up to $1,000.  To receive the credit, a senior must have turned at least 62 in 2020; occupied a Montana resi...

Polson seniors for March 10, 2021

POLSON — Although I now have had both my vaccine shots, I will still wear my mask for the safety of others. Think about that when you come to the Polson Senior Center and please wear a mask. After a year of being cautious, let’s not slacken our efforts due to COVID fatigue. Activities:  ...

St. Ignatius seniors for March 10, 2021

ST. IGNATIUS — What  wonderful weather we are having. Everyone is ready for spring, I’m sure. I know I am. Daylight savings begins on Sunday, March 14, so our evenings will be longer and hopefully, a good time to walk and enjoy where we live. Please remember to set your clocks ahead by an ho...


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