Senior Center News, Sept. 12, 2024

North Central Senior Center

Sept. 16-20

Menu

Menu subject to change

Monday, Sept. 16 — Bacon, Cheese Dogs, Corn, Jojo’s Oranges

Tuesday, Sept. 17 — Chicken Parmesan, Buttered Noodles, Green Beans, Pears

Wednesday, Sept. 18 — Beef Rice & Onions, Peas & Carrots, Apple Sauce, Cup Cakes

Thursday, Sept. 19 — Hawaiian Chicken, Mixed Veggies, Mixed Fruit, Raspberry Jell-O

Friday, Sept. 20 — Cheese Potato Soup, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Green Beans, Rice Krispy Treat

Rudyard Center News: Jessie is gone. We will be back to delivering for Home Delivered Meals in Rudyard.

IMPORTANT: We are going to hire a driver for the MOW families in Rudyard and make sure everyone gets their meals. Addresses are a little more rural than we are used to, but we will be doing our best.

Hiring driver for Rudyard: We are still working on hiring a driver for our Home Delivered Meals program in Rudyard. If anyone is interested in this position, please get in touch with us here at the North Central Senior Center in Havre. The position is part time, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Please call us at 406-265-5464 for more information regarding this position.

Havre board meeting: Havre’s senior center is also looking for one more member to add to our advisory board. If anyone is interested in helping us, please call 406-265-5464 and speak to Heather Sinclair. We would like to choose someone from the Rudyard/Gildford area. Our board meets once every two weeks in the Havre senior center at 1 p.m. Later, it will not have to meet quite so often, it will be more like monthly.

News from our gift shop: Summer has arrived. New items are added to our shelves often. New this week. 4 “NEW Men’s Watches”. “NEW” baby afghan & slippers, serving dishes ---adult games. Other items include picture frames, handmade fishing flies, knick knacks, decorative shelves, 12 X 12 pillow forms and more. Priced to sell are puzzles for 50 cents each, and all occasion cards for 25 cents each. Donations welcome. Gently used items and yarn are always appreciated. No clothes please. Shopping hours Mon.– Fri. 9:00am to 3:00pm.

Foot clinic: Call 406-265-4776 to set up an appointment for our foot clinic. Appointments are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first Tuesday of month.

Nurture Your Resilience: Everyone goes through tough times in life. But many things can help you survive-and even thrive- during these stressful periods. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach.

Learning healthy ways to cope and how to draw from resources in your community can help you build resilience. You are not born with resilience. It’s not something you either have or don’t have. Resilience is a process in which many factors-including family, community, and cultural practices interact. It boosts wellness and protects you from risks to your well-being. For many people, these risks are compounded by hardship and discrimination. Researchers are studying what helps. you find your strengths. Stress can cause wear and tear on the body and brain. Chronic stress has been linked to an increased risk of many health conditions. These include heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, and anxiety. People can become more resilient. Creating healthy habits and taking care of yourself can help. And so can family, friends, and your connection to community and culture. Resilience isn’t just about eliminating stress. It’s also about tapping into your strengths.

Caution at First Lake: Harmful algae may be present, water may be unsafe for people and pets. If blue-green algae is present: Do not swim or recreate in areas with blue-green algae. Do not drink water. Keep all pets, livestock, and horses away from blue-green algae. Clean fish well and discard guts. Avoid areas with blue-green algae when boating. Call your doctor or veterinarian immediately if you or your animals have sudden or unexplained sickness or signs or poisoning.

Do you like to color? Stop down to the North Central Senior Center and pick up a picture to color for a chance at a free meal ticket.

New game week: Join us here at the North Central Senior Center for some new games on Thursday and Friday, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. We will be offering dominos, Yahtzee, cribbage, solitaire and Uno.

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 12:30 p.m. This group welcomes new players all levels and abilities at the North Central Senior Center.

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.

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.

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.

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.