Senior Center News, Oct. 3, 2024

North Central Senior Center

Oct. 7-11

Menu

Menu subject to change

Monday, Oct. 7, 2024 — Salmon Patties, Peas, Corn Bread, Oranges

Tuesday, Ocot. 8, 2024 — Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mash Potatoes Corn, Peaches, Vanilla Pudding

Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024 — Beef Stir Fry, Rice, Mixed Fruit, Cookies

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024 — Ham/Scalloped Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Apple Sauce

Friday, Oct. 11, 2024 — Chicken Rice Soup, Egg Salad Sandwich, Salad, Pears

Rudyard Center News: We are unable at this time to continue delivering Home Delivered Meals in Rudyard for now. We are sorry for the inconvenience .

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 Senior Center in Havre. The Position is part time, from 8:00am to 1:30 pm. Please call us at 406-265-5464 for further information regarding this position.

Open Enrollment: Open enrollment runs from October 15, 2024 to December 7, 2024. Those with Medicare or a drug plan, should take the opportunity to review their healthcare needs for the upcoming year and determine if changes to their current coverage are necessary. Plan costs change each year, so everyone with a Medicare health or a drug plan, should check to make sure their plan still meets their needs and budget. Be sure to drop down to the Senior Center and pick-up a preregistration form.

Havre Senior Board: Havre 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 1:00pm. 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:am to 2:pm on 1st Tuesday of every month. Next clinic will be Tuesday Oct 1, 2024.

Tired, Achy Eyes? Finding Relief for Eye Discomfort. Are your eyes tired, dry, or achy? Many factors can contribute to these types of symptoms. But a big culprit can be intense use of your eyes. Spending too much time looking at screens and hand held devices, like smartphones, can strain your eyes. So can normal aging.

What can you do to find relief? One major cause of eye discomfort is not blinking. When we focus on tasks like reading or computer work, our blink rate plummets. Not blinking enough can cause your eyes to become dry and uncomfortable. Certain people are more prone to eye dryness, too. This includes those over the age of 50, women, and people who wear contact lenses. Certain medications, like antihistamines, and health conditions can also add to eye dryness. Normal aging can also lead to eye strain, and cause fatigue. To relive eye discomfort you can try other simple steps. Experts recommend the 20-20-20 rule. Take an eye break every 20 minutes and look far in the distance, about 20 feet away for about 20 seconds. If simple life style changes don’t bring you relief from eye discomfort, it may be time to see a doctor for an eye exam.

New Game Week: Join us here at the Center for some new games on Thursday and Friday 1:00pm to 3:00pm. We will be offering Dominos, Yahtzee, Cribbage, Solitaire, Yahtzee, and Uno.

BINGO: Come join us for Bingo every Tuesday at 1:00. Everyone over 18 is welcome fun for all. All of the money is paid out.

Pinochle: Come join your friends in playing pinochle Thursdays at 12:30pm. This group welcomes new players all levels and abilities at the 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 265-5464 to let us know. There are many different volunteer opportunities, maybe one just right for you, give us a call.

Transportation: is still 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