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We have changed things around a bit. The 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm will be knitter’s time. For now, the contact person is Kathy Shigo at 406-471-1716 or Whitefish Community Center at 862-4923. Call if you have questions.

Did you know that as a member of Whitefish Community Center you can participate in the “Care Call Reassurance” program for free? This is a once-daily call that comes to your land line or your cell phone to check on your well-being. You respond to the call by answering the phone and pressing a requested number. If you fail to respond, a neighbor or family member that you have chosen will be contacted. It can be arranged to fit your daily schedule - you choose the time of day to receive the call - and it can be turned off or on at your request. We handle the application and management at Whitefish Community Center. This service is not a pendant you wear around your neck. It does not contact police, fire, or ambulance. If you are interested in more information, call us at 862-4923. Most of you reading our newsletter are members of Whitefish Community Center. Have you renewed your membership for 2018? It is still a bargain at only $10 per year per person!

John Noyes has extended a very generous gift to Whitefish Community Center. It is a brand new ping pong table with paddles and balls. We took delivery of the table on January 17, and it took a couple of days to get it uncrated and set up. If you haven’t seen it yet, please come by. Open play will be available whenever we do not have classes scheduled in our activity room. If you are unsure about time and scheduling, just give us a call at 862-4923. The Center is open weekdays (except holidays) from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. The tennis table comes to us on one stipulation: that it be used. It is not to be tucked away in a closet or back corner. You don’t need to be a skilled player to join in. If you played at all as a kid, you will get the hang of it quickly. This is such a good exercise for hand/eye coordination. Makes you think fast, and there is some math involved. It’s an all around great program on many levels. So, come use the table, make us proud, and help us let John know the table is appreciated. You do not need to be a member to play. But if we are on our toes, we will ask you about becoming one; it is only $10 annually!

The Flathead County Agency on Aging will have two staff members at Whitefish Community Center on Thursday, February 8, from 11:15 am to 1:00 pm to help you complete Elderly/Homeowner tax credit 2EC forms. Don’t overlook this benefit ! You may be eligible for up to $1,000 in property tax relief. To qualify you must: · Be at least 62 years old · Have lived in Montana at least nine months during the past year · Be able to prove that you have occupied a Montana residence for at least 6 months during the past year · Have a household gross income under $45,000 Paperwork needed: · Proof of income · Identification · Rent receipts or property tax bill

Collect your friends and join us at the Whitefish Community Center for Wii Bowling. For now, we will meet at 1:00 pm on Thursday, January 4, and Thursday January 18. This will give us a chance to find out who is interested and what day of the week is best. Beginners are welcome. So are experienced “bowlers,” who may share tips and tricks. We will dedicate January to rounding up players and getting in some practice. As we move into spring, we will discuss teams and competition. Or not. This is all for FUN. But you will never know how much fun this can be if you don’t come check it out. There is no need for bowling shoes or a bowling ball. It doesn’t get much easier than that. And the Wii machine automatically keeps score, so there’s no math! What are you waiting for? Call us at 862-4923 and sign up.

By royal decree, it is hereby announced that Jon Carter shall be our Golden Knight and Pat Carter shall be his Golden Lady for the 2018 Whitefish Winter Carnival. Our coronation festivities start at 10:30am on Thursday, Feb 1. If you miss that, catch us at the Grand Parade. We are usually entry # 6. Let’s cross our fingers for good weather on Saturday! More information about Jon and Pat in the February Golden Gazette!

A chronic disease self-management class will be held Tuesday mornings (10 am to 12:30 pm) for six weeks, starting January 9. In Kalispell. Questions? Call Molly Neu at 751-8260.

This class, taught by Celia Chambers, has been met with more interest than we had anticipated. Enrollment was full even before the date was set. This is our instructor’s first class experience, and she wants to limit it to six people. (The tamale process is not for anyone who likes quick and easy.) Once we have the first class on February 21 under our belt, we will know if we can offer a class with more students. If you have an interest, call 862-4923 and have your name added to the list. This is not a commitment on your part. It just gives you priority if space is limited on our next offering. Time required is 2 to 3 hours and the cost is $10.00 per person.

Our annual holiday meal will be served on Friday, December 22, at 11:30 am. We would love to have you join us — the more the merrier! Volunteers, members, friends, family — don’t be shy. Here are the details: Menu is roast pork or poultry with sage dressing. Served with mashed potatoes, gravy, green salad, croissant, and cherry cheese cake. Call 862-4923 by December 20 to make your reservation and specify if you wish pork or poultry. Suggested (not required) donation is $4.00 for seniors. Those under 60 will pay $6.00 per plate. We really hope to see lots of smiling faces. Our remodel should be finished. We will have a new entry door and new restrooms to show off. Plus some new lighting and paint. Come share the joy of our 2017 Christmas season!

We are so fortunate to have Mr. Jon Carter as one of our volunteers. He is a wizard with “miniature” Christmas lighting. He has the patience to inspect and replace all bulbs that are burned out. He can remove those tiny little bulbs from their tiny sockets and know what to do when he gets them apart. We are thankful for the time he spends every year getting our tree to shine bright. Kudos to Jon!

We have 18 new smoke alarms ready to go to elderly citizens who could benefit from this safety mechanism. These came to us as the result of a project that 15-year-old Bailey Lake saw to fruition. Bailey has been very involved over the years with 4H and then with Future Farmers of America. These organizations gave her the experience and confidence needed to start a project and see it through to completion. She first partnered with Agency on Aging and Kalispell Senior Center. Her intention was to have businesses and citizens donate new smoke alarms that she could distribute. With a little help and direction, she was able to receive cash donations and grants that allowed her to purchase 130 smoke alarms. This insured that the devices were all the same make and model, making distribution and installation more cohesive. Kudos to Bailey and thank you to these organizations for cash assistance in various amounts: Agape Home Care, Inc., Flathead Electric Round up for Safety, local 4H clubs, and Agency on Aging. If you are interested in adding or replacing a smoke alarm in your home, please call us at the Whitefish Community Center: 406-862-4923.

Whitefish Newcomer’s Club started as a monthly luncheon but has become so much more! The Breakout Groups which schedule gatherings based on interest include: Bridge, Cooking, Crafts/Knitting, Book Club, Theater, Golf, Cross-Country Skiing, Downhill Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Yoga, Kayaking, Tennis, Pickleball, and Hiking. Do any of these activities interest you? If so, please contact Laura Snider at schmoopmo@gmail.com. She can answer your questions and provide additional information. There is no membership fee with this terrific group!