News and Events

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Community Forum
Join us for our first Alzheimer’s /Dementia Forum cohosted by Council on Aging along with the Alzheimer’s Association. Get a brief overview on Alzheimer’s, dementia,

August
We are slowly winding down into Fall with back-to-school sales, Fall décor in the stores and the Ravalli County Fair coming up soon. Crazy! But

June Newsletter
Thank you very much to those who participated in our March for Meals celebrations – our Higher Ground Pint Night and our Ride-Along with a Meals

The Gift of Independence
Consider donating to the Council on Aging to help us fulfill our mission to help seniors remain independent in their homes as long as possible

March for Meals
It’s exciting to be able to join agencies all over the country to celebrate Meals on Wheels programs through the March for Meals celebration. Our

Overdue Welcome
Please welcome our new Nutrition Manager, Danny! Raised in Oklahoma, Danny has worked for nonprofits across the country while his wife completed her PhD in

BitterRoot Bus TAC meeting
The BitterRoot Bus will host a Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) meeting on Wednesday December 14th at 10am in the Council on Aging conference room at

Fall newsletter
As the holiday seasons approach, many of us get inundated with requests for donations from a multitude of worthwhile causes. Please consider local organizations like

September is National Senior Center Month
Here’s some great information in an article in the Ravalli Republic https://ravallirepublic.com/news/local/september-is-national-senior-center-month/article_868fc0d9-94f2-5f34-9c9e-61ead6a08cef.html
Stay Hydrated
Montana summers are notoriously hot and dry. We’re including water in all our Meals on Wheels to help combat the heat.

June Newsletter
Summer is coming, and we are half-way through 2022, believe it or not. Senior center participation continues to grow with numbers reaching pre-covid levels and

Survey: What Support do Seniors Need?
State Health officials want to hear from older Montanans to learn more about services and support they need. The Montana Department of Health and Human