August, September, October Senior Scoop by City of Billings Parks and Recreation Department

Billings Parks and Recreation

Senior Scoop Dedicated to Life Long Recreation

Page 1........Special Events & Travel Page 2........August Calendar Page 3........September Calendar Page 4........October Calendar Page 5........Fitness Page 6........Wellness & Recreation Page 7........The Arts & Games Page 8........Learning & Volunteer Page 9........Announcements & Acknowledgments Page 10......Travel & Just for Fun

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

The Center will be closed: Monday, September 3rd Labor Day & Monday, October 8th Columbus Day

Other Important Dates: Senior Day at the Fair August 13, 2018

Fall Prevention Day September 7, 2018

Fitness Week 2018 September 10-14th

www.BillingsParks.org

August Birthday Fiesta Friday, August 24th It’s time to fiesta! Lunch will be a Mexican cuisine and entertainment will be provided by the Mariachis del Corizon.

Reservations are required. Reservations must be made 24-hours in advance (8/23/18).

Fall Prevention Day Friday, September 7th

Every 11 seconds an older-adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall related injury. Many falls are preventable! Join us for National Fall Prevention Day. Participants will complete a balance assessment, learn tai chi, and have their hearing checked. Lunch will be provided while listening to a speaker on assessing your home for fall hazards. 10:30am - 1pm. Cost $10 *Must pre-register at the Center*

Friday, September 28th

Musical entertainment by the Sargent Brothers. Stop by for birthday fun and kick off fall with all of us at the Billings Community and Senior Center. Reservations are required. Reservations must be made 24-hours in advance (9/27/18).

Senior Day at the Fair

Costume Contest & Birthday Friday, October 26th

“Take a walk on the wild side!” Join us in your costumes or Halloween outfits and listen to a talk by Jeff Ewelt from ZooMontana. Some of his animal friends will be making an appearance too! Reservations are required. Reservations must be made 24-hours in advance (8/23/18).

September Birthday

Free gate admission for Seniors age 65+ from noon-5pm on Monday, August 13, 2018. Tuesday, August 14 12:30 - 1:30

In honor of the successes we’ve seen with our senior programs and services in the last year, we are having a Senior Appreciation Ice Cream Social! Come mingle with the team and have some free ice cream while enjoying musical entertainment by Tom Blankenship.

To book a GDP tour call Lily Moore at (406) 256-1492 or vist www.gdptours.com

A lunch will be served for the Seniors at 11:30am in the Rimrock Auto Arena. Seniors that want to attend the lunch can get tickets at the meal sites starting on July 23rd. Maximum 4 lunch tickets per person

13-Day East African Safari Adventure September 11 Experience a safari across African coutries. Observe elephants, giraffes, rhinos and other animals you’ve only seen on TV or in the Zoos. $7799/ppt add $1099/single. Price includes RT airfare from Billings. 8-Day The Colors and Cathedrals September 21 This 8-day tour features Notre-Dame Basilica, Our Lady of the Cape Shrine and 2 Nights at Ermitage Saint-Bouchette. The color of French Canada’s Laurentian Mountain range during autumn foliage is the backdrop for the majesty of Quebec’s sacred Shrines and historic Cathedrals. 8 Days 16 Meals. $3,104/ppt add $749/single. 4-Day Annual Norsk Hostfest in Minot ND. September 26 We will be going to the largest Scandinavian Festival in North America. Daniel O’Donnell is back! Fees include round-trip transportation, 3-nights lodging in Minot, 6 meals, admissions to world-class shows including unlimited entertainment throughout the festival, guided tour of the Scandinavian Heritage Park, and much more. $992/ppt add $298/single. 3 day Annual Deadwood Getaway! October 22 Join us on this incredibly fun 3-day getaway from the mundane of the city to the clean crisp air of the Black Hills. Whether it’s gaming, antique shopping or learning more about the historic town, there is something for everyone. Don’t miss the bus! $179/ppt add $86/single. 1

Billings Community Center Events Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday 9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit

Thursday 1

Friday 2

9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00 Bridge Practice

1:00 Bingo

9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit

9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study 1:00 Recycled Cards

1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:00 Shanghai Rummy

1:00 China Painters

10:00-11:30 Widowed Persons

1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Group

9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-12:00 Chair Massage 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi

9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot

6:30-8:00 Coffee Conversations 9:00 Cribbage

10:00 Rummikub 10:00 Pinochle Lessons 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Scrabble

9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:15-3:15 Foot Care Clinic

1:00 Bingo

9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Video

1:00 China Painters

1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Group

10:00 Pinochle Lessons 10:00 Rummikub

12:00 Sr. Medicare Patrol Speaker 9:00-1:00 Water Color

1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:00-3:00 Oil Painting Lessons 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 14

1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Video

9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00 Bridge Practice

9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study 1:00 Recycled Cards

6:30-8:00 Coffee Conversations 9:00 Cribbage

9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit

9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00 Bridge Practice

10:00-12:00 Chair Massage 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-12:00 Fitness Orientation 1:00 Pinochle 10:30-11:30 West Park Blood Pressure 1:00 Pinochle 1:15 Hearing Testing/Cleaning 11:00 Newcomers Meeting 1:00 Poker 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 12:00 Resource Center Here 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Farkle 12:00-5:00 Senior Day at the Fair 12:30-1:30 Ice Cream Social 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Ceramics 1:30 Shanghai Rummy 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Group 1:00 Video 1:30 Poker 1:30 Scrabble 9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study 10:00 Volunteer Orientation

1:00-3:00 Oil Painting Lessons

9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi

1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2

6:30-8:00 Coffee Conversations 9:00 Cribbage

10:00 Pinochle Lessons 10:00 Rummikub 11:00 Community Corner 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Scrabble

9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:15-3:15 Foot Care Clinic

9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00 Bridge Practice

10:00 Fitness by Design 1:00 Bingo 9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Poker 1:00 Shanghai Rummy

1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:00-3:00 Oil Painting Lessons 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Group

6:30-8:00 Coffee Conversations 9:00 Cribbage

10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 10:00 Pinochle Lessons 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Scrabble

9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit

9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00 Bridge Practice

10:00 Fitness by Design

9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study 1:00 Bingo

1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:00 Shanghai Rummy

9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 11:30 Birthday Party 1:30 Pinochle 1:30 Shanghai Rummy 1:30 Farkle 1:30 Ceramics 1:30 Video

1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 China Painters

1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Group 1:00-3:00 Oil Painting Lessons

9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Video

Billings Community Center Events Monday

Tuesday 3

CENTER CLOSED FOR LABOR DAY

10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 10:00 Pinochle Lessons 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Scrabble

Wednesday 4

Thursday 5

9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study

1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:00 Shanghai Rummy

Friday 6

9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00 Bridge Practice

9:30-1:30 Health & Wellness 10:00 Fitness by Design 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 China Painters

1:00-3:00 Oil Painting Lessons 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:30 Computer Fundamentals 1 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Support Group

10 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-12:00 Chair Massage 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi

11 10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 10:00 Pinochle Lessons 12:00 Resource Center Here 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Scrabble

9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:15-3:15 Foot Care Clinic 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Poker

9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-12:30 Widowed Persons

10:30-1:00 Fall Prevention 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Video

9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00 Bridge Practice

10:00 Fitness by Design

9:00-1:00 Water Color

1:00 Bingo 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 China Painters

1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Video

12:00 Sr Medicare Patrol Speaker 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit

1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group

1:00-3:00 Oil Painting Lessons 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Support Group 1:30 Computer Fundamentals 1

Fitness Week September 10-14 Try the classes below in conjuntion with Fitness Week. Details on page 5. 8:30-9:30 Senior Yoga 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 17 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 8:30-9:30 Senior Yoga 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30-11:30 Zumba Gold 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi

10:30 Boosting your Balance 5:30 Beginning Line Dance

10:00 Fitness by Design 11:15 Moderate Motion

10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 10:00 Pinochle Lessons 11:15 Moderate Motion 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Scrabble

9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit

1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:00 Shanghai Rummy

3:30 Diabetes Prevention Support Group

10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 10:00 Pinochle Lessons 11:15 Moderate Motion 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Scrabble

5:30 Beginning Line Dancing 26 9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:15-3:15 Foot Care Clinic 10:30 Boosting your Balance 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:00 Shanghai Rummy

1:00-3:00 Oil Painting Lessons 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:30 Computer Fundamentals 2 2:00-3:00 Downloading Digital Photos

5:30-6:30 Core Yoga

9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00 Bridge Practice

10:00 Fitness by Design

9:00-1:00 Water Color

9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study 10:00-12:00 Chair Massage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30 Boosting your Balance 11:15 Moderate Motion 10:00-12:00 Fitness Orientation

1:00-3:00 Oil Painting Lessons 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:30 Computer Fundamentals 1 2:00-3:00 Downloading Digital Photos

24 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 8:30-9:30 Senior Yoga 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30-11:30 Zumba Gold 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:45-3:00 Book Club 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 5:30-7:00 Cooking for One

10:00 Fitness by Design 11:00-12:00 Zumba Gold

10:00 Volunteer Orientation 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Video 7:00-9:00 Woodcarving

10:30-11:30 West Park Blood Pressure

7:00-8:00 Zumba Gold

9:00 Bridge Practice 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00-1:00 Water Color 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 11:15 Moderate Motion 11:30 Birthday Party 1:00 Bingo 1:30 Pinochle 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:30 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 China Painters 1:30 Farkle 7:00-9:00 Woodcarving 1:30 Ceramics 1:30 Video

3:30 Diabetes Prevention Support Group

5:30 Beginning Line Dancing

Billings Community Center Events Monday

Tuesday 1

9:00 Tournament Cribbage 8:30-9:30 Senior Yoga 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-12:00 Chair Massage 10:30-11:30 Zumba Gold 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 5:30-7:00 Cooking for One

10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 11:15 Moderate Motion 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Scrabble

Wednesday 2

1:00-3:00 Oil Painting Lessons 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2

2:00-3:00 Downloading Digital Photos

7:00-9:00 Intro to Woodcarving

10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 11:15 Moderate Motion

12:00 Resource Center Here

1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Scrabble 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga

1:15 Hearing Testing/Cleaning

3:00-4:00 Tai Chi

22 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 8:30-9:30 Senior Yoga 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30-11:30 Zumba Gold 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi

9:30-1:30 Health & Wellness 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30 Boosting your Balance 10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00-12:30 Widowed Persons 1:00 Pinochle 11:15 Moderate Motion 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Farkle 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Ceramics 2:00-3:00 Downloading Digital Photos 7:00-9:00 Intro to Woodcarving 1:00 Video 3:30 Diabetes Support Group 5:30 Line Dancing 10 11 12 9:00 Cribbage 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00 Bridge Practice 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:00-10:30 Powerful Tools for Caregivers 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-3:15 Foot Care Clinic 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30 Boosting your Balance 11:15 Moderate Motion 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Pinochle 12 Sr Medicare Patrol Speaker 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Ceramics 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Video

5:30-6:30 Core Yoga

15 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 8:30-9:30 Senior Yoga 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30-11:30 Zumba Gold 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot

9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00 Bridge Practice

9:00-10:30 Powerful Tools for Caregivers

1:00-3:00 Oil Painting Lessons

CENTER CLOSED FOR COLUMBUS DAY

Friday 4

9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study

1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2

9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit

Thursday 3

3:30 Diabetes Support Group 5:30 Beginning Line Dancing 16 17 18 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00 Cribbage 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00 Bridge Practice 10:00 Rummikub 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:00-10:30 Powerful Tools for Caregivers 9:00-1:00 Water Color 11:15 Moderate Motion 9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 10:30 Boosting your Balance 10:00 Volunteer Orientation 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:00 Pinochle 10:30-11:30 West Park Blood Pressure 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Poker 11:15 Moderate Motion 1:00 Farkle 1:00-3:00 Oil Painting Lessons 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Ceramics 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Video 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 2:00-3:00 Downloading Digital Photos 1:00 China Painters 3:30 Diabetes Support Group 7:00-9:00 Intro to Woodcarving 5:30 Beginning Line Dancing 23 24 25 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00 Cribbage 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00 Bridge Practice 10:00 Rummikub 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:00-10:30 Powerful Tools for Caregivers 9:00-1:00 Water Color 11:15 Moderate Motion 9:15-3:15 Foot Care Clinic 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 10:30 Boosting your Balance 11:15 Moderate Motion 11:30 Birthday Party 1:00 Poker 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Bingo 1:30 Pinochle 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Poker 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:30 Shanghai Rummy 1:00-3:00 Oil Painting Lessons 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 China Painters 1:30 Farkle 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 7:00-9:00 Intro to Woodcarving 1:30 Ceramics 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 2:00-3:00 Downloading Digital Photos 1:30 Video 3:30 Diabetes Support Group 5:30 Beginning Line Dancing 30 31 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Rummikub 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:00 Poker 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Shanghai Rummy

29 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 8:30-9:30 Senior Yoga 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-11:00 De-Clutter 10:30-11:30 Zumba Gold 12:30 Bridge 1:00-3:00 Oil Painting Lessons 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2 2:00-3:00 Downloading Digital Photos 1:45-3:00 Book Club 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 3:30 Diabetes Support Group 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi

Boosting your Balance

Day of Week: Wednesday Dates: September 19 - October 24 Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Cost: $30/resident, $40/non-resident Location: North Park Center (6th Ave N. & North 21st St.)

Moderate Motion

Day of Week: Tuesday & Thursday Dates: September 18 - October 25 Time: 11:15am - 12:00pm Cost: $35/resident, $45/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Basic Beginner Line Dance

Day of Week: Wednesday Dates: September 19 - October 24 Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Cost: $35/resident, $45/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Fitness Orientation

Dates: August 14 & September 21 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm Cost: $15/resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Slow and Gentle Yoga

Day of Week: Monday Dates: September 17 - October 22 & October 29 - December 10 Time: 8:30am - 9:30am Cost: $30/resident, $40/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Zumba Gold

Day of Week: Mondays Dates: September 17 - October 29 (no class 10/8) Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Cost: $35/resident, $45/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Core Yoga

Day of Week: Tuesday Dates: September 25 - October 30 Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm Cost: $35/resident, $45/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Strong and Fit 55+

Day of Week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday Dates: August 27 - October 3 & October 5 - November 16 (no class 10/8 & 11/12) Time:9:15am - 10:15am Cost: $35/resident, $45/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Fitness by Design

Day of Week: Tuesday & Thursday Dates: August 23 - October 16 & October 18 - December 18 (no class 11/6 & 11/22) Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Cost: $35/resident, $45/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Fitness by Design

Fitness Week is all about the opportunity to try new things! Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how it works: Step 1: Stop by our front office to sign up and receive your fitness week punch card Step 2: Pick out the classes you want to try (see options on Sepetmber Calendar on Page 3)

September 10 - 14 5

Step 3: Give the instructor your punch card at the start of the class to Coffee Conversaitons be punched Step 4: If you attend 4 or more classes you can redeem your punch card for 50% off of a class registration Step 5: Begin working on a healthier you!

Hearing & Hearing Aid Clinic (FREE) Dates: 2nd Monday each month (except in September. Hearing tests will be available on Sept. 7 during our Fall Prevention Day) Time: 1:15 - 2:15pm Where: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd Street) Screening & cleaning provided free by Audiologist, Dr. Gene Bukowski. *Call Billings Community Center to schedule an appointment. Foot Care Clinics ($35) Dates: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays Time: 9:15am - 3:15pm Where: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd Street) Services provided include physical exam of lower limbs; assessment of skin, circulation, nerves, and bone alignment; trimming & filing of toenails, reducing corns and calluses, and massage. Foot Care Clinics are provided by Certified Foot Care Nurse, Richard Werbelow, BSN, RN, CFCN & WCC. *For appointments and questions call Richard at 406-860-4482. Diabetes Prevention & Support Group Dates: Wednesdays Time: 3:30pm Where: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd Street) Diabetes can seem to be an overwhelming disease because it impacts so many areas of your daily life. It is important to have support from family, friends, and from other people with diabetes. Join our group to gain a sense of empowerment, control and to improve your coping skills. MSU Nursing Clinics Dates: Sept 6, 2018; Oct 4, 2018 Time: 9:30am - 1:00pm Where: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd Street)

Billings Parks and Recreation has teamed up with Lima Hana Massage School to

offer chair massages!

Massage is often used to reduce tension headaches, treat, and even prevent chronic migraines. And a single 10-minute chair massage can promote increased blood circulation, lower blood pressure and a strengthened immune system! $5 for 10-minute massage. Call the Center to reserve your spot or just show up!

Eastern Montana Art and History Tour Interested in learning about the history and art of Eastern Montana? Join us as we take a day long guided tour to Miles City with the following activities: Visiting the famous Range Riders museum, dining at Miles Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s downtown local bakery, the Main Street Grind, and viewing the exhibits at the Waterworks Art Museum. Register to be bused out to the museums where tour guides will take over. This tour will include some walking, but accommodations are available. Lunch will not be provided, however, you are welcome to pack a lunch or purchase food at the Main Street Grind. The timeline for this tour is as follows: Depart from Community Center at 8:00am, Range Riders Museum 10:30am-12:00pm, Lunch at Main Street Grind 12:30pm-1:30pm, Water Works Art Museum 2:00pm3:30pm, Depart for Billings at 3:30pm, Arrive back in Billings at 5:30pm Date: August 25, 2018 Time: 8:00am-5:30pm Cost: $30/resident, $40/non-resident Location: Meet at Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

** Reminder: Tippet Rise tour is on SEPTEMBER 1st **

Clubs China Painters Club Thursdays at 1:00pm Oil Painting Club Tuesdays at 1:00pm Recycled Cards Volunteer Group Thursdays at 1:00pm Woodcarvers Club Wednesdays at 1:00pm Ceramics Club Fridays at 1:00pm

Classes Intro to Woodcarving Dates: September 20 - October 25 Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm Cost: $35/resident, $45/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St) Water Color Class Fridays at 9:00am -- $3.50 per class Fridays at 11:00am -- $3.50 per class Oil Painting Lessons Dates: Aug. 7 - Sept 4, Sept 11 - Oct 9, Oct 16 - Nov 20(no class 11/6) Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm Cost: $40/resident, $50/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Bingo Thursdays at 1:00pm -- $0.50 per card Bridge Practice Fridays at 9:00am -- Free Bridge Tournaments Mondays at 12:30pm -- $0.50 to play Cribbage Tournament begins September 10th -- $3 Mondays at 9:00am -- $1 *ends in August Wednesdays at 9:00am -- $1 Hand and Foot Card Game Mondays at 1:00pm -- Free Pinochle Tournaments Wednesdays at 1:00pm -- $0.50 to play Fridays at 1:00pm (1:30 on the 4th Friday) -- $0.50 to play

Poker Typically Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1:00pm -Buy-in varies Rummikub Tuesdays at 10:00am -- Free Shanghai Rummy Tuesdays at 1:00pm -- $0.50 to play Wednesdays at 1:00pm -- $0.50 to play Fridays at 1:00pm (1:30 on the 4th Friday) -- $0.50 to play Scrabble Tuesdays at 1:00pm -- Free

Greetings! As a user of the Billings Community and Senior Center, we value your input. We are reaching out through this survey to our users to improve programs and services for all older adults in the Billings community. The following questionnaire will require approximately 3-5 minutes to complete. Your participation in this survey is completely voluntary. You may decline altogether or leave blank any questions you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wish to answer. There is no compensation for responding nor is there any known risk. In order to ensure that all information will remain confidential, please do not include your name. The survey results will be compiled so that answers cannot be connected with the respondent. If you choose to participate in this survey, please answer the questions on the questionnaire as best you can. Please return the questionnaire by September 1st, 2018 by removing the entire survey insert from the middle of your newsletter. Follow the instructions provided on the back of the survey to mail-in. Alternatively, you may drop the survey off at the Billings Community and Senior Center in the provided lockbox. The data collected will provide useful information for improving the programs and services to seniors at the Billings Community and Senior Center. Completion and return of the questionnaire will indicate your willingness to participate in this survey. If you require additional information or have questions, please contact me at the number listed below.

Sincerely,

Senior Service Specialist Billings Parks, Recreation and Public Lands 390 North 23rd Street Billings, MT 59101 halversont@ci.billings.mt.us (406) 657-3051 www.billingsparks.org

1. I feel welcome at the Billings Community and Senior Center Strongly Agree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Disagree

Neither agree or disagree

2. I feel respected at the Billings Community and Senior Center Strongly Agree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly Disagree

Neither agree or disagree

3. How well maintained are the facilities at the Billings Community and Senior Center? Extremely well maintained

Not so well maintained

Very well maintained

Not at all well maintained

Somewhat well maintained

4. Overall, how would you rate the quality of the customer service received when you visit the Billings Community and Senior Center? Very Positive

Somewhat negative

Somewhat Positive

Very negative

Neutral

5. The services/programs offered at the Billings Community and Senior Center have had a positive impact on my quality of life Strongly agree

Disagree

Agree

Strongly disagree

Neither agree nor disagree

6. Please indicate which age bracket applies to you <55

81-90

56-70

91-100

71-80

>100

7. How often do you currently visit the Billings Community and Senior Center? Daily

Monthly

2-3 times per week

A few times per year

Weekly

Annually

Multiple times per month but less than weekly

Have not visited in over a year

8. What type of activities and services do you currently participate in? (Check all that apply Games (card games, bingo, farkle etc.)

Art (Painting, ceramics, wood carving, etc.)

Group fitness classes

Recreation (cross country skiing, fly fishing, day gtrips etc.)

Fitness Room Wellness services (massage, foot care, blood pressure, hearing checks, et.) Support Groups (Diabetes, widows, Bible Study, Community Prayer, book club, etc.)

Special Events (birthday parties, holiday parties, etc.) Travel through GDP Tours Educational Classes (Computer classes, estate planning, etc.)

9. Please list programs, services, or activities for seniors that you would like to see offered through Parks and Recreation.

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The instructor was very knowledgeable on the computer. She is very good with our older generation. All questions were answered with a smile. -computer class participant

De-Clutter As You Age

Learn ways to manage the stuff you have in an organized way, distribute non-titled property, plan wills, and prevent probate. Day of Week: Monday Dates: October 29 - November 19 (no class 11/12) Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Cost: $45/resident, $55/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St) De-Clutter As You Age

Cooking for 1

Cooking for one and tired of finding recipes that feed six? Come try this interactive cooking class! Cook and try new recipes! Day of Week: Monday Dates: September 24 - October 8 Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm Cost: $45/resident, $55/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Downloading Digital Photos

Learn to transfer photos from your camera to your computer. Your photos will be ready to print, email, or upload to Facebook! Day of Week: Wednesday Dates: September 19 - October 10 & October 17 November 7 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Cost: $35/resident, $45/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Computer Fundamentals Part 2 Powerful Tools for Caregivers

This educational series is designed for family and friends that are caring for a loved one. This care can look different for everyone, whether the loved one is living independently, in your home, or in a nursing home. Day of Week: Thursday Dates: October 4 - November 15 (no class 10/25) Time: 9:00am - 10:30am Cost: $45/resident, $55/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

The class will cover creating and using an email account, file storage/transfer, installing/uninstalling applications, troubleshooting, and much more. Day of Week: Tuesday Dates: September 25 - October 30 Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Cost: $55/resident, $65/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Computer Fundamentals Part 1

The class will cover computer basics, mouse exercises, how to use the internet, file storage, protecting your computer from viruses, and protecting your personal information and identity. Day of Week: Tuesday Dates: August 14 - September 18 Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Cost: $55/resident, $65/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Bible Study

Price: Free Date: First and third Wednesday of every month Time: 9:15am-11:30am Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St.)

Computer Fundamentals Part 2

Book Club

Price: Free Time: 1:45pm Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St.) September 24th: “Big Rock Candy Mountain” by Wallace Stegner October 29th: “Lilac Girls” by Martha Hall Kelly. November 26th: “The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl” by Timothy Egan. 8

Refresh the Rims October 20th 2018 The fifth annual Refresh the Rims will be held on Saturday, October 20th, 2018. Come join Billings Parks, students from Montana State University-Billings Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program and community members in an effort to improve one of our defining landmarks. Volunteer Checkin starts at 9:00am at the Billings Community/Senior Center (360 N 23rd St). At check-in there will be coffee, donuts, hot chocolate and muffins. After check-in, volunteers will be introduced to their team leader. The event begins at 9:30am with teams of volunteers fanning out throughout Swords Rimrock Park to clean up, remove graffiti and glass from the trails. Cleanup will conclude on or before 11:30am. To get involved, fill out the volunteer application on our website at BillingsParks.org. Volunteers will receive a free event t-shirt. Quantities are limited, so early registration is encouraged. For questions contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Chris Waite (406) 657-8308.

Ask us about our on gonig volunteer opportunities!

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Ingredients 2 medium-sized yellow summer squash Garlic salt & freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Instructions Place an oven rack in the center position of the oven. Preheat the oven to 425Â°F. Line a baking sheet with foil (lightly mist with nonstick cooking spray) OR parchment paper.

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Wash and dry the squash, and then cut each one into 1/4-inch thick slices. Arrange the squash rounds on the prepared pan, with little to no space between them.

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Lightly sprinkle the squash with garlic salt and freshly ground black pepper. Use a small spoon to spread a thin layer of Parmesan cheese on each slice of squash. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the Parmesan melts and turns a light golden brown.

Adult Resource Alliance

406-259-9666

Adult Resource Center

406-259-5212

Family Services

406-259-2269

Humana

406-238-7130

Human Services

406-237-0520

Met Transit/Special Transit

406-657-8221

Parks and Recreation

406-657-8371

Riverstone Health

406-247-3200

South Park Senior Center

406-256-6413

Big Sky Senior Services

406-259-3111

Area II Agency on Aging

406-323-1320

Tickets can be purchased starting August 1st at the Center for a discounted rate of $5.00 each. These tickets can be used for senior, adult, and child gate admissions. Regular ticket prices at the gate are Seniors $5, Adults $9, and child $5.

Newcomers Meeting New to town, new to retirement, or just new to the Center?

Every Tuesday in August & September @ 10:00am

This is the place to start. Newcomers will get a tour of the center, learn about the programs and services, and meet some of our volunteer ambassadors. Attendance is free! Call 406-657-3050 to register Date: 2nd Tuesday each month Time: 11:00am

$8 per month to play

Senior Scholarship Program We are excited to announce the new Parks and Recreation Senior Scholarship Program. The program is intended to help seniors with a limited income participate in fitness and recreation programs. If you would like to contribute a donation to the program, please use the adjacent form. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, please contact the office staff for an application.

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I would like to make a donation to benefit the Billings Senior Scholarship Program! Name: ___________________________ Address: __________________________ Phone: (_______) __________-__________ Amount donated $__________________ Thank you for your support! 10

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