Sanders County Senior News

Dixon

Welcome to winter in Western Montana, all! It’s been a long time since we’ve had temps like the past week, BUT--the roads are clear (except to get to the highway) and we know how to layer up by now. My winter birds have begun to appear, like a downy woodpecker and a stellar jay, and frisky bunnies are hopping all over my yard. Life goes on.

A happy event occurred recently when I changed my name to Mrs. Hank Jenkins...Martha Cole Jenkins to be exact. I married my high school sweetheart whom I’ve known for 59 years, so I’m NOT expecting any great surprises. We grew up in SE Alaska, so he’s been through cold, and my cats have accepted him, so it should be a GO! We will stay in the Dixon area for the winter at least. You cannot imagine all the issues to go through in order to change your name!

This was a very special time, as my 94 yr. old mother, 2 sisters, 2 children and 3 grands were all able to be at the wedding, which my self-appointed wedding planners( sisters Betty and Sally) turned into a lovely, sentimental event.

Something else happening this month will be our annual Christmas Party, following the noon meal on December 19, about 1 p.m. This is always much fun, so plan to join us. Bring a wrapped gift, marked “man”, “woman” or “either” for a gift exchange. One fellow brings something HE wants....and usually ends up getting it back!

Our remaining senior in her 90’s, Betty Wetzel, said with her lovely, cheerful smile, “It takes me longer to get in and out of a car than it does to walk it!”, when I stopped to offer a ride the other day. She lives about a block from the center, and walks it back and forth twice a week, no matter the weather.

Our meals are served at noon on Thursdays and at 5 p.m. each Monday. Stop in for some delicious food, and friendly people to visit with. Bingo is played at 1:30 Monday afternoons. Come take a ride in the country and join in the fellowship!

Meals for December will be:

Thurs. Dec. 12 BRUNCH--French toast, bacon/quiche

Mon. Dec. 16 Pot pie

Thurs. Dec. 19 Pork chops

Mon. Dec. 23 Turkey

Thurs. Dec. 26 Meat loaf

Mon. Dec. 30 Ham

There’s so much going on to perk us up...invite someone to go with you, or to take you! It’s impressive what local people are doing, as you see in the arts and craft shows, the school programs, community events and continue to be thankful as you help others.

Martha Cole Jenkins, Secretary

Dixon Senior Center