News and Events
The Council on Aging is pleased to announce we will be offering the Lifeline Medical Alert Service to Ravalli County residents. This service provides prompt, caring assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year simply by pressing a button. The Council on Aging's mission is to "Provide the Opportunity for Independence" and Lifeline's ability to provide peace of mind in the event of a fall or other emergency requiring assistance is right in line with this mission. Reducing the risk of living alone combined with the proven outstanding customer support by the dedicated staff at the Council makes Lifeline a 'win-win' for everyone.Come by and meet Mike, our Lifeline Customer Support representative, and rest assured your safety and security are our utmost priority!
For an installation appointment or more information, call Mike Nash at (406) 363-5690 or email him at mnash@ravalliccoa.org.
Upcoming events in Ravalli County:
September 20 - 22: Veteran's Employment Conference - Bitterroot River Inn: 375-2525Meet Dr. Richard Pimentel and the Veterans Employment specialists during this statewide conference. Pending funding, a movie about Dr. Pimentel's life is scheduled to air at 4pm Sept. 20th and he will be speaking with Veteran groups, employment specialists from across the state, and disabled works in addition to a Seminar the evening of September 21st. Dr. Pimentel's engagements are open to the public. Donations for funding can be sent to Patti at Bitterroot Job Service (406) 375-6044.
September 25: Veteran's Stand Down - National Guard Armory 910 W. Main St. Hamilton
Special guest singer/songwriter: Robert C. Perry. This is all about Veterans helping Veterans. Admission is free. FREE Services to be offered: haircuts, dental screening, health screening, LUNCH, blood pressure monitoring, surplus clothing and blankets, counseling and benefits assistance, Homeless Veteran Representative, Medical Enrollment Coordinator, XSports4vets.com, pet services - free vaccinations, neuter/spay, grooming & adoption. Call (406) 546-8028 or (406) 961-0035 for more information.
October 1st: Bitterroot Caregiver Support Group to meet in the Council on Aging's conference room at 1pm. Contact Facilitator Kati Aiken at (406) 363-5690. NOTE: This is a change of venue from Valley View Estates for the month of October.
October 7th: Bitterroot Caregiver Conference - Bitterroot River Inn
This conference is designed to educate and support caregivers in Ravalli County by providing them with local information, networking opportunities and resources, and support. Admission is free but please register to attend, if possible: Call (406) 363-5242. Conference is from 8 - 3pm.
REMINDER: Use your FARMER'S MARKET Coupons BY OCTOBER 3rd. Help us maintain the funding for this important program by using ALL your coupons!
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