Obituaries

Polson

By Pete Mangels for the

Valley Journal

POLSON — We serve the senior citizens of the Polson area and beyond. For membership purposes, a senior citizen starts at 50 years young. Old age is more a state of mind than any particular starting age. The year 50 is represented by gold. We, as an organization are committed to serving citizens in their golden years. We encourage these younger people to our ranks. We need your help as volunteers and leaders.

February is the shortest month of the year and for good reason. It shortens winter by one or two days. The ground hog has nothing to do with it. We note the martyrdom of a priest named Valentine, the birthdays of presidents and the sales potential of those events.

Tax assistance by trained personnel is available at no charge at the Polson Senior Center from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Mondays and Thursdays through April 14. Call for a reservation to alleviate wait times. Bring all tax information with you. Kleenex is valuable. Masks are almost always available.

Call us at 406-883-4735, or email us at: polsonseniorcenter@gmail.com or visit us at 504 Third Ave. E. We are open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays. Lunch is available from 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. weekdays for $5. We deliver to shut-ins. We have around 40 people who use this free delivery service.

Individuals and small groups are always welcome to lounge, work puzzles, read, learn how to cheat at cards or board games, billiards, etc. Coffee, tea and cookies are available, (they are under guard - someone has a hand where it shouldn’t be. Don’t worry, they will be caught)! Our activities are a great way to meet old friends and create new friendships.

Activities: We respectfully request that persons regularly attending free organized recreational activities to donate to our organization by purchasing a yearly membership card for $15. Financial assistance is available. A year of activities are available at the Polson Senior Center, all within a safe and comfortable space. Such a deal.

Pool: Come in with a friend and practice for fun and bragging rights. Open table during business hours. The rules are to play nice and respect the equipment and the people playing. Organized weekly pool games will be scheduled based on interest. Leave your name and phone number for a call back. Come in early to practice and then join us for lunch.

Exercise for mobility: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Bridge: Tuesdays and Fridays – postponed Call the center or come in to place your name on the players list

Mahjong: Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. (multiple tables)

Pinochle: Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. (earlier or later if you wish). We play 3, 4, or 5 players per table. We teach.

Bingo: Fridays, 7 p.m.

Hearing clinic: Every third Thursday, (Feb 17) from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Veteran’s rep: The first Fridays (Feb. 4) and third Tuesdays (Feb. 15) from 10 a.m.noon

Menu: — Wednesday, Feb. 16: Salisbury steak, potatoes, gravy, carrots, spaghetti salad, peaches — Thursday, Feb. 17: chicken enchiladas, refried beans, mixed veggies, green salad, key lime bars — Friday, Feb. 18: sloppy joe, (Neat Pete), tots, cream corn, fruit Jell-O, pistachio pudding — Monday, Feb. 21: chicken-rice soup, egg salad sandwich, green salad, banana pudding — Tuesday, Feb. 22: beef patty w/ mushroom gravy, smashed spuds, peas ‘n’ carrots, pears — Wednesday, Feb. 23: oven stew, roll, cinnamon apple salad, custard — Thursday, Feb. 24: chile dog, cheese and onion on the side, corn, green salad, cookie — Friday, Feb. 25: dinner for lunch - baked ham, au gratin potatoes, peas, pretzel salad, birthday cake — Monday, Feb. 28: potato soup, cheesy bread, classy fruit salad, “poke” cake

St. Ignatius

By Irene Pritsak for the

Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — Tax help is available through the Polson Senior Center. Please call Kay at 406- 883-4735 for information and to set up an appointment. — Wednesday night, Feb. 16: dinner we are having: roast pork loin with applesauce, oven roasted potatoes, rolls, veggies, apple pie

— Tuesday, Feb. 22: taco salad, veggie salad, fruit, peanut butter cookies Our next bingo game will be held on Saturday, March 12. On April 15 we will hold a bake sale from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Our relief driver is on vacation for a month. If you would like to volunteer for a shift, (hours are 11:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.), just in case our driver needs a day off; please call the center. Have a great week.

Dixon

By Heather Rush for the

Valley Journal

DIXON — Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner. Meals will be served Monday and Thursday evenings, at 5 p.m. Meals are $4 per serving and are deliverable to Dixon residents upon request. We are also accepting take-out meal requests for $5 per serving.

The menu for the coming week is: — Thursday, Feb. 17: sandwiches, creamy chicken-rice soup, dessert — Monday, Feb. 21: meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, salad, rolls, dessert — Thursday, Feb. 24: beef pot roast, veggies, mashed potatoes, rolls

Pinochle will be back in the spring. We will be taking a break during the winter for the safety of our seniors.

Feel welcome to place an order in advance by calling 406246-3310. All ages are always welcome.

obituaries

Dolores Walker

POLSON — Dolores Rodgers Walker, age 87, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. She was born on Aug. 20, 1934, in Miles City to Alvin and Cora (Cook) Rodgers.

She married Ronald Walker on April 4, 1953. They had four children, James, Janet, Coralee and Barbara. They lived in Bozeman for several years.

They loved traveling in their motor home for twelve years. They gave up RVing in 2008 and bought their home in Polson.

Dolores is preceded in death by her parents; her siblings; her son, James; and her daughter, Barbara.

She is survived by her husband, Ronald Walker; her daughters, Janet and Coralee; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She is loved and will be missed deeply.

Memorial services for Dolores will be held on Thursday, Feb. 10, at 1 pm at The Lake Funeral Home. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www. lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Dolores Walker