![Fly tying, which requires complete focus, is considered recreational therapy. Officials with the Kalispell Vet Center say the group offers social time for some veterans who have a tendency to isolate themselves.](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/ARTICLE_190219914_EP_-1_FUYGFZBXZMBD_t1170.jpg?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
Fly tying, which requires complete focus, is considered recreational therapy. Officials with the Kalispell Vet Center say the group offers social time for some veterans who have a tendency to isolate themselves.
February 17, 2019
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February 17, 2019 4 a.m.
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A table cluttered with bright feathers, sparkling thread and barbed hooks sets the stage for welcome relief to the military veterans gathered around for their weekly fly-tying lesson.