Senior news
Polson
We have some beautiful baby quilts here at the center for sale. They have been quilted by our in house quilters Mary and Betty. If you need a quilt for that special someone, stop in and take a look.
The Toe Nail Clinic will be here at the center on Wednesday, March 14. There is a limited amount that we can take so give me a call and I’ll get you on the list. It fills up very fast so don’t wait too long.
Taxes, taxes, and more taxes! Give us a call and we’ll make you an appointment to get them done. The number is 883-4735.
It isn’t getting any warmer out there so bundle up if you have to go out, be extra careful of the ice, think “sunshine” and we’ll talk again soon.
The scores for the Tuesday, Feb. 14 Afternoon Bowling are High Games-No Handicap Pete Daniels 257, Keith Ross 243, Frani Basta 239, Jesse Barry 224, Jack Adamson 223, Cindy Lawin 220, Ray Theiler 220, Sam Becker 205 and Don Young 200. High Series-No Handicap had Keith Ross 659, Jack Adamson 654, Pete Daniels 616 and Jesse Barry 608.
Now for some card scores. Bridge for Feb. 10 had Donna Cason first and Ruth Baer second and Feb. 14 had Doris Gorsuch first and Max Neeley second. Pinochle scores for Feb. 16 had Duane Johnson first and Alice Grilley second.
Luncheon menu: Thursday (2/23) navy bean and ham soup; Friday (2/24) roast beef birthday dinner; Monday (2/27) barbecue sandwich; Tuesday (2/28) pork chops; Wednesday (2/29) sweet and sour meatballs.
Ronan
Yeah! Only another month (we hope) until spring. At least the weather isn’t so bad, if only we could get some sunny skies.
A big thanks to all who came and ate at our spaghetti dinner last Sunday, also to all who donated to it and volunteered their time to work it. We really appreciate all that has been done on this fundraiser. The cuts in government funding have really taken a toll on a lot of non-profit organizations.
Our monthly birthday dinner is on Friday, the 24th at noon. Come on in and help all the February birthday people celebrate.
The COA is still providing rides to various appointments in Lake County and between Missoula and Kalispell. If you need a ride, or would like to volunteer to drive for them, please give them a call at 676-2368.
We are still taking appointments to do the taxes, and Tom will be here every Friday until the middle of April. Give us a call at 676-2371 and we will set you up with an appointment.
We are still taking aluminum cans to be recycled. If you want to donate yours, just drop them off behind the center. We are located at 528 Main Street.
The board meeting will on Monday, March 5 at 10 a.m. The weekly card party will be held at the Ronan Senior Center on Monday, March 5 and again on the 19th. They are still on their winter hours and meet at 1:30 p.m.
Our menu for the rest of the month is: Wednesday (22nd) chicken noodle soup, Friday (24th) roast beef, Monday (27th) pork chops, Wednesday (29th) hamburger gravy over potatoes.
The center is open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, for the noon meal, and on the second Thursday of the month for an evening meal at 5:30.
You don’t have to be a senior citizen or a member of the center to eat here. We would love to have you join us, and you will probably find out that you know quite a few people here.
Have a good week, and enjoy the weather — you might just as well, you can’t change it.
St. Ignatius
The St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center is extremely grateful to the many people who donated and/or bought baked goods and candy during the center’s sale on Feb. 14. A special thank you is in order to those who also donated extra cash to help keep the center in the black.
AARP volunteers Kay Stamm and Tom Farrell have been helping senior citizens with income tax filings in the center. The assistance is free and is given by appointment only. The assistance will again be available on Tuesdays, March 13 and 27. To make an appointment, call or drop by the center. Persons should bring all their pertinent paperwork and information to their sessions.
The St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center membership drive is under way.
The following are senior center activities for the rest of February: Feb. 23 quilters; Feb. 24 chicken pot pie lunch; Feb. 28 Salisbury steak lunch; March 1 quilters; March 2 lunch; March 5 pinochle, 1:30 p.m.; March 6 lunch; March 7 roast beef dinner, 5:30 p.m.; March 8 quilters; March 9 board of directors meeting, 10 a.m.; March 9 lunch. Bingo is played after almost every lunch.