Seniors

Dixon

By Heather Rush for the Valley Journal

DIXON — The Dixon Senior Center continues to serve our community and hopes everyone is staying happy and healthy. All are invited to come enjoy dinner, breakfast, and/ or pinochle. 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: — Saturday, Sept. 18: breakfast served 9-11 a.m. — Monday, Sept. 20: dinner - chicken, potatoes, salad, rolls, dessert — Thursday, Sept. 23: dinner - pot roast, veggies, salad, rolls, dessert

We are hosting breakfast on the third Saturday of every month from 9-11 a.m. The next breakfast will take place on Sept. 18. Bring the family and enjoy a meal with friends and neighbors.

Pinochle is being hosted at the Dixon Senior Center every fourth Monday of each month from 7-9 p.m. The next scheduled game is on Monday, Sept. 27. Feel welcome to place an order in advance by calling 406-2463310. All ages are always welcome.

St. Ignatius

By Irene Pritsak for the Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — The St. Ignatius Senior Center reminds everyone their annual fall sale will take place on Oct. 1 and 2. Baked goods will be sold on Friday, Oct. 1. If you have contributions, bring them to the senior center in the next couple of weeks. Please save the dates and join us. — Wednesday, Sept. 15: dinner at 5:30 – spaghetti, tomato sauce with sausage, parmesan cheese, salad, rolls, fruit, dessert — Friday, Sept. 17: macaroni and cheese, ham, salad, rolls, fruit, dessert — Tuesday, Sept. 21: sloppy Joes, salad, fruit, dessert

We would like to encourage you all to join us for lunch on Tuesdays and Fridays at noon. Enjoy your week.

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Polson

By Peter Mangels for the Valley Journal

POLSON — September is the month for Polson Senior Center’s annual membership drive. Dues are only $15 for the year. The center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Lunches are served at the center or packaged for take-out. The lunches are well balanced, nutritious, delicious and only $5. A full month menu is available at the center. Home delivery is also available. Call the center at 406-883-4735 for details.

Here is the weekly menu:

— Wednesday, Sept. 15: pork tip gravy over noodles, green beans, tomato/cucumber salad, angel food cake — Thursday, Sept. 16: chicken, creamy pasta salad, stir-fried vegetables, Jell-O fruit cocktail, chocolate pudding — Friday, Sept. 17: cheeseburger, lettuce, tomato, pickles, tots, copper penny salad, spice cake — Monday, Sept. 20: beef barley soup, egg salad sandwich, calico salad, carrot cake — Tuesday, Sept. 21: Shepherd pie, roll, creamy fruit salad, zucchini bread — Wednesday, Sept. 22: meatloaf, baked potato, carrots, Jell-O veggie salad, fruit crisp

Ronan

Montana sees strong recovery from COVID-19 recession

News from MT Dept. of Labor and Industry

HELENA — Montana’s Department of Labor & Industry released the state’s 2021 Labor Day report, which shows Montana is in the midst of a strong recovery from the 2020 recession and is poised to enjoy robust economic growth in the future.

The report, compiled annually by the Department’s Research & Analysis Bureau, gives a detailed analysis of the state’s economy and examines key indicators of economic strength such as unemployment, GDP, and labor force participation.

By Auggie Peterson for the Valley Journal

RONAN — Hope you are all well and taking care of yourselves during the new outbreak of COVID. Please be careful and wear your mask whenever you leave your home.

Our menu for the week is: — Wednesday, Sept. 15: chili and cinnamon rolls — Friday, Sept. 17: pork chops, roasted red potatoes, salad, dessert — Monday, Sept. 20: ham split pea soup or potato soup, sandwiches, dessert — Wednesday, Sept. 22: potluck casserole, salad, dessert — Friday, Sept. 24: roast beef, mashed potatoes, salad, dessert

We are planning on having flu shots given at the center in the near future so heads up on that.

Please take care and check on your friends to make sure they are all right. See you at the center.