St. Ignatius Seniors: Tips for reducing salt intake

The best way to reduce salt in your diet is to cook from scratch. Some tips include using herbs, spices, garlic, onion, lemon, and vinegar as substitutes. Avoid consuming processed, prepackages or frozen meals, which often contain high sodium. Rinsing canned vegetables and beans can also reduce 40% of sodium content. But fresh fruits and vegetables, or frozen without sauce,s are always the best route. 

Tending to Mending is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 27. Stop by if you are missing a button, have a ripped seasm or etc. There is no cost; donations are accepted. 

Bingo is at 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, here at the center. Gentle Yoga is on Wednesday, 1-2:15 p.m. If you are interested, please call Bonnie Kiser at 406-253-0177. Her rate is $65 for five sessions.

Main dishes served at the Center include chicken and mac-n-cheese, Feb. 20; sweet and sour pork with rice, Feb. 24; and hamburger gravy with mashed potatoes, Feb. 27. 

Everyone is welcome at our meals (young and old). Enjoy a delicious meal and good conversation. If you would like a takeout meal, please call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday, and by 2 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays. Meals are at 12 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays, and at 5:30 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays. Menus for the month are available in the Center's entryway. Our Senior Center is available for rent. If interested, please call or stop by. If you have questions about obtaining Elder Commodities, call or stop by for information and an application.