Senior News - May 8

Dixon

We were treated to our annual Senior Appreciation Lunch prepared and served by the students from Dixon School, plus entertainment of juggling, singing and dancing. They also provided some spring art work to decorate the Center. Thanks to all who helped with this. Some of us don’t have daily contact with youngsters, and this is a treat.

Our local ice cream treats and varied drinks stop is open and ready for whatever you want, from espresso to Italian sodas. (had my first ever I. soda — very refreshing). David Sands has his ice cream station right on the main street in Dixon, just follow the signs. He will make it to suit you. Another local great product is the famous Dixon Melons. Harley Hettick informed me the ground is being readied for planting...can you hardly wait!

Take a trip to Dixon for lunch (noon on Thursdays) or dinner, every Monday at six. The weather tends to be a bit fairer, and the meals are delicious and all you can eat. Take-outs are available also. The menus coming up include:

Thurs. May 8 Brunch for lunch—quiche, oven French toast and bacon; Mon. May 12 Salmon patties, macaroni & cheese; Thurs. May 14 Sloppy Joes, baked beans; Mon. May 19 Beer & Bean Burritos; Thurs. May 21 Pork roast; Thurs. May 29 Swiss Steak; There will be no meal at the center on Memorial Day, May 26

Polson

On Saturday, April 26, we had some volunteer help at our Center to help with some work. Dave Murphy and Wade Shipley did some painting in the restrooms while Wade’s son, Gabe, helped me install a new sump pump. Gabe is 12 years old and I couldn’t have asked for better help. I didn’t even have to drag my old body down into the crawl space; Gabe followed my directions and performed all the work. That young man can work for me anytime. Many thanks to all of them!

Lunch is served every day, Monday thru Friday from 11:45 – 12:30. On Thursday, May 8, we will have hot turkey sandwiches w/whipped potatoes. Friday is sloppy joes w/tater tots. Monday is sausage gravy over biscuits. Tuesday we will serve soft shell tacos w/baked beans and on Wednesday, May 14, we will feature cheeseburgers. Of course, all the meals are accompanied with a vegetable and a dessert.

The toe nail clinic will be on the 14th from 10:30 – noon. The vet’s rep will be here on the 14th also from 1:00 – 3:00.

Friday night bingo is gaining in popularity with games beginning at 7:00. Again, our regular staff would surely appreciate it if anyone would be willing to help at the games, be it calling, selling cards or serving refreshments.

Have a good week!

Ronan

Thanks to the Center for the wonderful retirement party last Wednesday, and to all the people who attended. The Center has supported me 100 percent during all of the years that I have worked here, and I know that they will continue to do the same for Andrea. If you don’t visit your local Center, you are missing out on meeting and knowing a lot of wonderful, caring people.

This Thursday, May 8, is our pork roast dinner. We start serving at 5 p.m.. You don’t have to be a senior or a member to join us for any of our meals. We will be more than happy to have you join us. Try it; you might like it.

The following Thursday , May 15, is the day of the AARP Safe Driving Course. We still have room, so give us a call at 676-2371 if you want to sign up for it.

Cards will be played here on May 19, at 7 p.m. The Foot Clinic will be here on Wednesday, May 21, from 10 a.m. until noon. Call us if you want your name of the list. There are no appointments, as it is on a “first-come, first-served” basis.

The menu is as follows: Wed. 7 is ham and noodle casserole, Thurs. 8 is pork roast, Fri. 9 is potato bar, Mon. 12 is chicken enchiladas, Wed. 14 is BBQ ribs and Friday 16 is tater tot casserole.

We serve meals at noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Beside the meals (both at the Center and home delivered)we offer a variety of other programs. Please feel free in come in and find out what we have to offer.

St. Ignatius

The St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center’s will AARP driving education course on Monday, May 12, at 9 a.m. The four-hour course is oriented toward aging drivers but is open to everyone. Montana law mandates insurance rate discounts for those who have taken the course.

Those wishing to sign up for the class may do so by stopping by or calling the center.

Bankers Life Insurance Company will conduct an informational session in the center on the evening of Wednesday, May 21. Financial issues and aging will be topics of the session.

The following is the schedule of activities at the center for May. For more information, call the center at 745-4462, or Marion Sands, 745-2367 or Mack McConnell, 745-4151 or write to St. Ignatius Senior Citizens Center, Box 758, St. Ignatius, MT 59865. Bingo is played after almost every lunch. Lunches begin at 12-noon. Quilters quilt in the center on Mondays and Thursdays.

May 7 Roast beef dinner & silent auction, 5:30 p.m.; May 9 BBQ chicken & birthday cake lunch; May 13 baked potato bar lunch; May 12 AARP drivers education course; May 16 fish loaf lunch; May 20 soup & sandwiches lunch; May 21 pork tenderloin dinner, 5:30 p.m.; May 21 Bankers Life financial aging information session following dinner; May 23 taco salad lunch; May 27 stir fry lunch; May 30 meatloaf lunch