Senior Center News, June 10th, 2022

North Central Senior Citizens Center

June 13 - 17

Menu

Monday, June 13 — Taco burger, Mexican rice, coleslaw, dessert

Tuesday, June 14 — Spiced applesauce, pork chops, mashed potatoes and gravy, rolls, broccoli Normandy, cake

Wednesday, June 15 — Barbecue chicken, baked potatoes, wax beans, fruit

Thursday, June 16 — Braised beef, mashed potatoes, salad, berry peach crisp

Friday, June 17 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert

Keeping up with the pandemic: June 6, 34 New Cases of COVID-19, 10 recovered, total 4,941, 24 active, hospitalization, 1 discharged from the hospital, total deaths 74. Right now community transmission is trending up and everyone should be wearing masks and social distancing is a good idea. As of now we are 77% vaccinated in Hill County, and are doing better.

News from our gift shop: Spring has arrived in the gift shop. New items added this week are: check out the smaller pieces of material added, perfect for quilters. Also larger pieces of corduroy in various colors is available. Greeting cards for all occasions only 25 cents each. Also check out our other unique items. Hand-made items also available: fish flies, slippers, jewelry, kitchen towels and scrubbies.

Whole person health: Many things affect your health. This includes your biological makeup as well as your behavior. Eating a healthy diet, getting enough physical activity and sleep and managing your stress can all help you stay healthy. But don’t forget your environment matters, too. Health and disease are not separate things. Understanding how the places you’ve lived impact your health can help you prevent some diseases. Addressing issues as early as possible can help restore your health. Self-care, a healthy lifestyle, and learning new ways of managing stress can help you stay healthier. Chronic stress can make many diseases worse. These include diabetes, heart disease, obesity, chronic pain, and depression. Researchers continue to study the connections between lifestyle, diet, biology, health and disease, in hopes of helping to cope with the whole person.

Would you like to be a volunteer at the senior center? We are very thankful for the many volunteers who help us daily and also during our special events. If you have a little extra time, we could sure use your help. We are finding ourselves a little short on volunteers now that we have opened our doors after closing due to the pandemic. If you would like to share your time and talents, please give us a call at 406-265-5464 to let us know. There are many different volunteer opportunities, maybe one just right for you, give us a call.

Bingo: For a good time, come to bingo at the Havre senior center at 1 p.m. Tuesdays.

Wanted: If you have any gently used knick-knacks (chachkis) you don’t need any more, we would be glad to take them off your hands. Call us at 265-5464 or stop down to see us. Thanks.

Keep well:. Be kind, don’t forget your mask. Masks are required at the senior center.

Transportation: Remember the senior center has reached an agreement with North Central Montana Transit to take over the transportation of our seniors. This change seems to be going very well. If you need a ride call 406-265-4762. They would appreciate a 24-hour notice for local rides and a 48-hour notice for Great Falls trips.

Scams: Scam calls are still widespread. Text messages and emails are also becoming popular. Do not respond to any of them. Do not even open them, just delete them. Medicare isn’t issuing gold cards. Talk to someone in the community before you consider a reverse mortgage.

Commodities: If you are interested in receiving commodities, we still have some open slots. You can sign up at the Senior Center, fill out an application and find out if your income falls within the guidelines. If you qualify, you can receive commodities once a month. You do have to come to Senior Center to pick them up.

Silver Sneakers Membership: The Hill County Counsel on Aging, also known as the senior center, is excited to say we are working with Down Under Physical Fitness for the seniors and sponsoring a total of 20 Silver Sneaker memberships at Down Under. You may already be attending their Silver Sneaker program and still take advantage of this offer. The classes are at 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday and also 2 p.m. Wednesday. At this point in time, the Wednesday classes will be limited to 10 participants with all COVID-19 safety precautions in place. As a senior wishing to participate, contact Down Under at 406-265-4805 and request the Silver Sneaker membership being sponsored by the Hill county Senior Center. Please call Down Under at 406-265-4805 and schedule your time while requesting one of the memberships.

Important phone numbers

• Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

• RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673

• Tumbleweed Runaway and Family Crisis Program: 259-2558 (local) 1-888-816-4702 (toll free)

• Friendship Line by Institute on Aging — The Friendship Line is both a crisis intervention hotline and a warm-line for non-emergency emotional support calls. It is a 24-hour toll-free line and the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities. Toll-Free Line: 800- 971-0016

• For seniors getting frustrated with staying home and needing someone to talk to you can call 1-877-688-3377 for Montana’s Warm Line.