Senior news
Polson
The toenail clinic will be held on Wednesday, June 1, starting at 10:30 and going until noon. If you are in need of this service, come on in and see us. It is a first-come, first served clinic. The veterans aid will be here on Thursday, June 14 from 10 til noon. No appointment is necessary.
I still have some openings for the AARP driving class to be held on Tuesday, June 19 here at the center. If you are interested in taking this class give us a call here at 883-4735 and we’ll get you on the list.
We have a great exercise class going on here at the center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, going from 10 to 11 a.m. They have a really good time and would love to have you come and participate. So if you are interested just show up on any of the three mornings and have some fun.
There will be a hearing clinic on June 19 here at the center from 10:30 to noon. This is also put on by the Hearing Aid Institute. So, if you are having problems, come on in. Mike will still be here on June 26, as usual from 9 to 11 a.m.
The birthday dinner will be on Friday, June 22 and we’ll start serving at noon. Shirley will also be here from 10:30 til 11:30 a.m. to do the Blood Pressure Clinic.
Well, you all have a really great week, think sunshine and we’ll talk again soon.
Now for some card scores. bridge for May 22 had Dean Greiner first and Bennye Kingsley second, for May 25. Doris Gorsuch took first and Millie Mielke was second. On May 29, Max Neeley was first and Bob Gorsuch second and June 1 had Chuck Akers first and Bob Gorsuch second. On June 5, Dean Greiner was first and Millie Mielke took second. Now for some pinochle scores. On May 24, Paul Doolittle was first and Ward Grilley was second and on May 31 Jan Kaschke took first and Ward Grilley was second. Duane Johnson took first on June 7 and Dwight Graham was second.
Luncheon menu: Thursday (6/14) chicken salad sandwich; Friday (6/15) barbecue ribs; Monday (6/18) spaghetti; Tuesday (6/19) soft shell tacos; Wednesday (6/20) baked chicken.
St. Ignatius
Friday, June 15 will be Wild Ties Day at the St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center. The person who wears the wildest ties to lunch that day will win a prize.
The following are senior center activities for the rest of June: June 14 quilters; June 15 baked fish lunch; June 15 Wild Tie Day; June 19 hamburger and buns lunch; June 20 roast pork and gravy dinner, 5:30 p.m.; June 21 quilters; June 22 taco bake lunch; June 26 Salisbury steak lunch; June 28 quilters; June 29 tomato beef and macaroni lunch. Bingo is played after almost every lunch.
For more information, call the center at 745-4462 or write to St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center, Box 758, St. Ignatius, MT 59865.
Dixon
It’s nearly the middle of June and the graduations are over, vacations are beginning and the beautiful perennial flowers are in full bloom. I especially enjoy white Shasta daisies, which have become dozens of smaller plants, making a lovely addition to bouquets of deep wine-colored peonies. Using food color, I’ve turned them into pink, yellow, blue and green flowers. Try it!
And somehow, vegetable gardens are mostly planted through the raindrops. My best crop may be the volunteer potatoes and squash plants which scattered themselves in unplanned spots from compost being tilled in at the beginning of spring.
The Dixon melons are in the ground and awaiting the sunny days, which will bring their August treats to eager consumers. Melon Day will be Aug. 25 this year. Several of the favorite activities will be returning for this event, such as the Little Buckaroo Rodeo.
Our next important event will be June 22-23, when we join the Sanders County Yard Sale-ins Event, taking place at the center. (This replaces our monthly flea market for June). Vendors can reserve their tables by calling 246-3271 or 246-3526. Lunch and dessert will be available. Mark your calendars!
The Tuflys brought an overflowing tableful of company to the center recently. What a nice way to eat out, enjoy the friendship, and no cleanup! All ages are welcome at meals, served at noon on Thursdays and at 5 p.m. on Mondays.
Meals coming up for the month are: Thursday, June 14 pork chops; Monday, June 18 beef stir fry; Thursday, June 31 turkey dinner; Monday, June 25 salmon loaf; Thursday, June 28 lasagna. Come on in and join us!
Ronan
Have you floated away yet? It would be nice it it cleared up and we could get outside and enjoy the pretty flowers and trees.
Thanks to Dan at Rocky Mountain SignWorks for the parking signs for the center. We have deemed it necessary to put up the signs because our parking spaces are being used by people going across the street to the hospital. There is plenty of spaces at the hospital for you to park in, please use them so our seniors don’t have so far to walk. Come join us this Thursday at 5 p.m. for our evening meal. We will be serving roast pork and all the goodies that go with it. The veterans rep will be here on the same day, from 1 to 2 p.m. The pinochle players will meet here on Monday, June 18. The start playing at 7 p.m., and all are welcome to join them.
The foot clinic will be here on Monday, June 20, from 10:30 until noon. You don’t need an appointment, but please call 676-2372 to get your name on the list. There are only 10 slots available, so the earlier you call, the better your chance of there being room on the list. The center and the COA are having another rummage sale later this summer, and they would appreciate any donations that you would care to give. Give us a call (676-2371 or 676-2368) if you need help getting it here.
Our menu for the next week: Wednesday (12th) is ham and noodle casserole and cinnamon rolls; Thursday (14th) is pork roast at 5 p.m.; Friday (15th) is chicken and dressing casserole, Monday (18th) is pork chops; and Wednesday (20th) is potato soup, beef barley soup and sandwiches. We serve at noon and our meals are open to the public.
Have a great week, and come on in and join us for some great food and fellowship.