St. Ignatius Seniors: Bingo is this Saturday

Root vegetables are a good source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber; they also stabilize blood sugar and provide long-lasting energy. They are also packed with vitamins and minerals, protect cells from damage and lower chronic disease risk.

One of the most common root vegetables is the sweet potato. A healthy and low-calorie way to enjoy it is to peel it, cube it, spread it on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.

With clean hands, toss the cubes so they are evenly coated with the oil, and spread evenly on the baking sheet. Roast at 425 for about 25-30 minutes or until the cubes are fork-tender.

Flip and stir with a spatula about every 7-10 minutes for even browning and crispy, caramelized edges. No need for brown sugar, butter and marshmallows in this recipe. Enjoy! (Nutrition facts from CSKT Public Health Department and NIH)

Bingo is Oct. 10 at 2 p.m. and Tending to Mending is Oct. 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

Open enrollment for Medicare starts Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. Call Area VI Agency on Aging to schedule an appointment: 406-883-7284.

Open enrollment for Medicare starts Oct. 15 and continues through Dec. 7. Call Area VI Agency on Aging to schedule an appointment: 406-883-7284.

Main dishes for the upcoming week include biscuits with sausage gravy, Friday, Oct. 9; pigs in a blanket, Tuesday, Oct. 13; and chicken pot pie, Friday, Oct. 16.

Everyone is welcome at our meals (young and old). Come enjoy a delicious meal and good conversation. If you want a take-out meal, please call 406-745-4462 by 10 a.m. on Tuesday and Friday and by 2 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday; lunch is served at noon Tuesday and Friday and 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Menus for the month are available in the entryway.

Our senior center is available for rent; call for information. If you have questions about obtaining Elder Commodities, call or stop by for information and an application.

Gentle yoga is 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays and costs $5 per week. Bring your own mat.