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The year 2024 has been positive for the senior center, although it has also brought some sadness. We have been able to offer a wider variety of dishes on our menu, along with homemade baked goods, and engaging activities such as bingo nights and pinochle. We've made new friends and mourned the loss of a few; may they rest in peace. We set a goal to acquire a generator for the facility, similar to the one at the hospital, and we are very close to reaching this goal. We hope to raise the...
In September, we were busy preparing for our first bingo night in May. The school was in full swing, the weather was more tolerable, and we were planning menus for fall and winter while attending meetings to prepare for the 2024 Christmas stroll. Bingo night was fantastic despite all the other activities going on in town. We had a lively crowd and multiple bingo winners. Carol called the numbers, Rosella helped sell bingo cards, and Robin managed the food orders. We had local attendees as well as a few from Fort Benton; it’s always a p...
Dear September, we sure hope you are cooler than your friends, August, and July. Here at the senior center, we keep the building nice and cool for the community to come in and get out of the heat. As the cooler months approach, we will continue to keep the temperature of the building comfortable so you can come in and stay out of the cold. We will have warm drinks throughout the morning and early afternoon for your enjoyment. The community is welcome to come in and spend time socializing,...
Never too late to wish the community a Happy 2024. May this new year bring wonderful new memories and friendships. December, as we all know was a remarkably busy month, with the winter stroll, holiday parties, family gatherings and unbelievable weather. January arrived with Mother nature going through menopause. We had some extremely fridged days then her hot flashes came back warming up the temperatures outdoors leaving one to wonder what she has instore for the rest of the winter months. Well here at the senior center we took on mother...
WITH A BLINK OF THE EYE THE YEAR HAS COME TO AN END AND CHRISTMAS IS ONLY A FEW WEEKS AWAY. November proved to be a busy month here at the senior center. We started our month with preparations for our Veterans Day lunch. We served roughly 75 meals with half of them being take out meals. Everyone seemed to enjoy the good old rib dinner. We would like to thank Marlys at Agri Prairie for her donation of meals to all veterans. The following week we had a non-traditional Thanksgiving dinner of pork...
October proved to be a hectic month here at the senior center. We started the month with pinochle and greeting card making and ended the month with pumpkin decorating and a family fun night. The beginning of the month started a little slow, but as the month progressed, we became busier. Each event brought in brought in new guests. We had guests from Rocky Boy, Box Elder, Fort Benton, and a few from Great Falls who came and enjoyed lunch, Thursday morning cinnamon rolls, and a few of the events...
The senior center would like to thank Terry Grant, for the year he served on the board. At the same time, we would like to welcome our newest member, Jodi Thorton. Jodi, has taken on the position of secretary as Wendy Kleinsasser, has stepped down from the position of secretary. Wendy is still an active member of the Big Sandy Senior Center Board. We would also like to take a moment to thank Brenda Darlington, board president for all the volunteer hours. After a year of volunteering, as assistant cook and director Brenda has been able to step...
As the leaves start to fall and the weather starts to change, we invite you to join us at the senior center. Coffee is ready by 8:30 am Monday-Friday and on Thursdays for $3.00 you can add a nice warm caramel roll or maple bar while enjoying the company of your fellow community members. Lunch is always ready by 12 noon, and you are more than welcome to call in your order by 10am and it will be ready for pick up at 11:30. For those over 60 who live in town and have no way of getting to the center or you’re sick and getting out is just out of the...
I was born and raised in California about 30 miles from the beach, but I never felt it was home. Since I was sixteen years old, I planned on moving out of this state with the thought of only returning to visit family and friends while on vacation. My husband, on the other hand, was just the opposite, he loved California and the thought of leaving the beauty of the coast, and the perfect weather had never entered his mind. But the reality was we couldn't afford to live in the state and have the...
