Senior Center News, Jan. 19, 2024

North Central Senior Center

Jan. 22-26

Menu

Monday, Jan. 22 — Spaghetti, breadsticks, veggie, fruit, dessert

Tuesday, Jan. 23 — Roasted pork, mashed potatoes with gravy, veggie, fruit, dessert

Wednesday, Jan. 24 — Hamburgers, macaroni salad, fruit, dessert

Thursday, Jan. 25 — Mexican casserole, refried beans, dessert

Friday, Jan. 26 — Ham slice, au gratin potatoes, veggie, fruit, dessert

News from our gift shop: Happy New Year. Christmas has been packed away once again. Items are added to the gift store often so come and check it out. Cards for all occasions, .25 cents each. Donations are once again needed. Gently used items, knick knacks, etc are needed. Yarn is often requested. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bingo: Bingo is played every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Everyone over 18 is welcome, with fun for all. All of the money is paid out. Price is $1/card for the entire afternoon play. All players may play six cards. $5 payout on regular games, $50 payout on blackout.

Would you like to be a volunteer at the senior center? Right now we are looking for a volunteer to answer phones at the front desk. 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.

Medicare open enrollment ended Dec. 7.

Commodities: If you are interested in receiving commodities, we still have a few select openings. You can sign up at the senior center. Fill out an application and find out if your income falls within the guidelines. Bring income verification and picture ID. If you qualify, you can receive commodities once a month. You do have to come to Senior Center to pick them up.

Pinochle: Come join your friends in playing pinochle Thursday at 1 p.m.

Silver Sneakers Membership: The Hill County Council on Aging that oversees the senior centers wants to let everyone know we are unable to continue with Silver Sneakers Memberships at this time. If we are ever able to start up again we will let you know.

Transportation is now being handled by the North Central Montana Transit. 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.

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: 406-259-2558 (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 those seniors getting frustrated with staying home and needing someone to talk to you can call 1-877-688-3377 for Montana’s Warm Line.

North Central Senior Center upcoming events

Monday, Jan. 22 — Foot clinic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., call 406-265-4776 to set an appointment

Tuesday, Jan. 23 — Musical performance by Mary Stevens, 10 a.m. to noon

Bingo 1-3 p.m., $1 per card, 100% payout

Wednesday — Jan. 24 — Take Off Pounds Sensibly — TOPS — 9-10 a.m., weigh-in 8:30-9 a.m.

Coffee Club 10-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Jan. 25 — Music by Gene Allen and Friends, 10 a.m. to noon

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 30 — Musical performance by Brad Taylor, 10 a.m. to noon

Bingo 1-3 p.m., $1 per card, 100% payout

Wednesday, Jan. 31 — Take Off Pounds Sensibly — TOPS — 9-10 a.m., weigh-in 8:30-9 a.m.

Coffee Club 10-11:30 a.m.