Libby Senior Citizen Center
206 East 2nd Street
Hours: M-F, 9AM-5PM
Phone: 406-293-7222
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Libby's Senior Citizen Center a place for all
by Maggie Craig
October 22, 2008
Editor's Note: This is a news story from 2008. It is
in our news archive now. The food prices and some of the
service information in this story are no longer current. For
curent pricing information, please contact the Senior Center,
or visit their page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/p/Senior-Citizens-of-Lincoln-County-
Inc-Libby-Senior-Center-100069497747991/.
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Libby is home to many wonderful service and community
organizations, and the Libby Senior Citizens Center is one
such resource available to Libby's seniors. The center is
open not only to seniors, however, but anyone in the
community who enjoys the companionship of others and the
convenience of a cooked meal.
The center is located at 206 East 2nd Street and is open
Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
There is a small membership fee of $7.50/year, which helps
support the center, and for this small fee, the center offers
a variety of services for seniors, including:
* Home delivered meals, within a 6-mile radius, to those who
are unable or uncomfortable leaving their home. Meals can
also be picked up at the center.
* Ensure program for those who need supplemental dietary
support (referral from a doctor or dietician required).
* Scheduled flu vaccinations provided by the Lincoln County
Health Department.
* Blood pressure checks conducted by the Lincoln County
Health Nurse.
* Monthly visits by a Veterans Administration Officer to
assist veterans and their dependents with veterans benefits.
* Telephone reassurance service.
* Access to services needed such as assisted living,
transportation, medical facilities, etc.
* Conference room and entire senior center rental for
meetings or receptions.
Not only are many of these services available free of charge
or at a reduced cost to seniors, but the center also offers
meals, either lunch or dinner, Monday through Friday. Their
meals are open to the community and the cost is reasonable
for a delicious lunch or dinner complete with a well-stocked
salad bar, dessert and beverage. All meals meet USDA/Council
on Aging nutrition guidelines. Monthly menus are available
at the center.
The seniors hold one major fundraiser per year, which is a
$500 beef or cash raffle (going on now; drawing to be held
November 11). Tickets are available at the center, and will
be offered at various locations throughout town in the coming
weeks.
Conveniently located in the same building is the Lincoln
County Transportation Service (293-8024 or 877-745-7433),
which provides public transportation to anyone within the
county needing transportation to medical appointments,
shopping, or wherever a person needs to go. Fees vary; call
the Transportation Service for price quotes.
If you're a senior who hasn't yet checked out what the senior
center has to offer, they welcome you to visit and would love
to show you around. If you're not a senior but would like to
visit, have a meal, or maybe volunteer your time, you would
also certainly be welcomed. For more information, call Dedi
at the center at 406-293-7222.
Senior Citizens of Lincoln County
Libby Senior Center
206 E 2nd St
Libby, Montana
(406) 293-7222
libbyseniors@gmail.com
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