Senior Center News, March 1, 2024

North Central Senior Center

March 4-8

Menu

Monday, March 4 — Pancakes, links, fruit, dessert

Tuesday, March 5 — Hot hamburgers, mashed potatoes with gravy, veggies, dessert

Wednesday. March 6 — Spaghetti, garlic bread, veggies, dessert

Thursday, March 7 — Macaroni and cheese, ham bake, veggies, dessert

Friday, March 8 — Soup, chef’s choice, dessert

News from our gift shop: Spring is just around the corner. New items will be added often. Easter items are available new this week. Picture frames, yes we have some. The ice will be melting soon — fishing will be good with handmade fishing flies from the gift shop. Puzzles are 50 cents, cards for all occasions are 25 cents. Donations welcome. Gently used knick knacks and yarn would be appreciated. No clothes please. Shop hours Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Let’s Color: The North Central Senior Center is hosting a Let’s Color Contest. If you are interested in competing for a ticket for congregate or home delivered meals? Submit your picture with your name, address and phone number on the back so no one can see who did the work. Return your work to the Hill County Senior Center at 2 Second St. West in Havre. The picture to color is found on the back of the “2024 Reminders.” You will find it on the front desk at the senior center.

Taxes: Call the North Central Senior Center at 406-265-5464 to have your name put on the call list to have your taxes done.

Foot Clinic: Call 406-265-4776 to set up an appointment for a foot clinic Tuesday, March 5, or Thursday, March 7. Appointments are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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.

Commodities: If you are interested in receiving commodities, we still have a few select openings. For commodities there is an income restriction. 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 at 2 Second St. West in Havre to pick them up.

Bingo: Come join us for Bingo every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Everyone 18 and older is welcome, fun for all. All of the money is paid out.

Pinochle: Come join your friends in playing pinochle Thursdays at 1 p.m. This group welcomes new players all levels and abilities at the senior center.

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

March activities at North Central Senior Center

Monday, March 5 — Foot clinic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., call 406-265-4776 to set an appointment

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

Tuesday, March 6 — Take Off Pounds Sensibly — TOPS — 9-10 a.m., weigh-in 8:30-9 a.m.

Coffee Club 10-11:30 a.m.

Wednesday March 7 — Foot clinic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., call 406-265-4776 to set an appointment

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m.

Tuesday, March 12 — Musical performance by Brad Taylor, 10 a.m. to noon

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

Wednesday, March 13 — Take Off Pounds Sensibly — TOPS — 9-10 a.m., weigh-in 8:30-9 a.m.

Coffee Club 10-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, March 14 — Music by Gene Allen and Friends, 10 a.m. to noon

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m.

Friday, March 15 — Free blood pressure clinic with Janice Holt, RN

Tuesday, March 19 — Harp or piano musical performance by Mary Stevens, 10 a.m. to noon

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

Wednesday, March 20 — Take Off Pounds Sensibly — TOPS — 9-10 a.m., weigh-in 8:30-9 a.m.

Coffee Club 10-11:30 a.m

Thursday, March 21 — Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m.

Tuesday, March 26 — Musical performance by Brad Taylor, 10 a.m. to noon

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

Wednesday, March 27 — Take Off Pounds Sensibly — TOPS — 9-10 a.m., weigh-in 8:30-9 a.m.

Coffee Club 10-11:30 a.m

Thursday, March 28 — Music by Gene Allen and Friends, 10 a.m. to noon

Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m.