Senior Center News, Feb. 2, 2024

North Central

Senior Center

Feb. 5-9

Menu

Monday, Feb. 5 — Breakfast casserole, fruit

Tuesday, Feb. 6 — Pork chops, stuffing, veggies, dessert

Wednesday, Feb. 7 — Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, veggies, fruit

Thursday, Feb. 8 — Tuna noodle casserole, veggies, fruit

Friday, Feb. 9 — Beefy noodle biscuits, dessert

News from our gift shop: New to the gift shop — Valentine’s Day Items: Over 60 different heart trinket boxes, perfect as a gift or to hide a special valentine surprise. $1 each. Valentine flower/candy bouquets are also available. Handmade potholders, dish cloths and stocking caps are available. Unique “art glass” flower vases ready for spring flowers, have been added. Wall hangings and knick knacks are added often. Puzzles are 50 cents. All occasion cards are 25 cents each. Donations welcome. Yarn is often requested. Store hours Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

We are taking names to get your income tax prepared. Call 406-265-5464 to get scheduled for a call-back appointment to have your taxes done by our AARP volunteers. Appointments will begin Feb. 5, 2024.

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.

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 to pick them up.

Bingo: Come join us for Bingo every Tuesday at 1 p.m. Everyone 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: 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: 1-800-971-0016

• 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.

February activities at North Central Senior Center

Tuesday, Feb. 6 — Musical performance on piano or harp by Mary Stevens, 10 a.m. to noon

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

Wednesday, Feb. 7 — Take Off Pounds Sensibly, TOPS, 9-10 a.m., weigh-in 8:30-9 a.m.

— Coffee Club 10-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 8 — Music by Gene Allen and Friends, 10 a.m. to noon

— Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m.

Tuesday, Feb. 13 — Musical performance by Brad Taylor, 10 a.m. to noon

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

Wednesday, Feb. 14 — Take Off Pounds Sensibly, TOPS, 9-10 a.m., weigh-in 8:30-9 a.m.

— Coffee Club 10-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 15 — Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m.

Friday, Feb. 16 — Free blood pressure clinic with Janice Hold, RN, 11 a.m. to noon

Tuesday, Feb. 20 — Musical performance on piano or harp by Mary Stevens, 10 a.m. to noon

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

Wednesday, Feb. 21 — Take Off Pounds Sensibly, TOPS, 9-10 a.m., weigh-in 8:30-9 a.m.

— Coffee Club 10-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 22 — Music by Gene Allen and Friends, 10 a.m. to noon

— Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 26 — Foot clinic from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., call 406-265-4776 to set an appointment

Tuesday, Feb. 27 — Musical performance by Brad Taylor, 10 a.m. to noon

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

Wednesday, Feb. 28 — Take Off Pounds Sensibly, TOPS, 9-10 a.m., weigh-in 8:30-9 a.m.

— Coffee Club 10-11:30 a.m.

Thursday, Feb. 29 — Pinochle, 12:30-3 p.m.