February March April 2018 Senior Scoop by City of Billings Parks and Recreation Department

Billings Parks and Recreation

Vol. II

Senior Scoop Dedicated to Life Long Recreation

Page 1........Announcements & Acknowledgments Page 2........February Calendar Page 3........March Calendar Page 4........April Calendar Page 5........Fitness Page 6........Wellness & Recreation Page 7........The Arts & Games Page 8........Learning & Volunteer

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

The Center will be closed: Monday, February 19th President’s Day

Other Important Dates:

RSVP for the Volunteer Appreciation Event by February 14th Summer Brochure available April 1st Ida’s going away party February 9th @ 12:30

Page 9........Special Events Page 10......Travel & Just for Fun

406-657-3050

www.BillingsParks.org

VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION EVENT WHEN

WHERE

Tuesday Billings Depot February 27th, 2018 2310 Montana Ave

TIME:

6pm - 8pm. Doors open at 5:30

FOOD PRIZES GAMES RSVP YOUR VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

The Billings Community and Senior Center is now accepting donations to our â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lending Libraryâ&#x20AC;? If you have any old or new books that you have enjoyed and would like to share with others, please ask the front desk for more details! Please cut along the line and bring this form along with your donation to (360 N. 23rd Street)

I would like to make a donation to benefit the Billings Senior Scholarship Program! Name: ___________________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________________ Phone: (_____)____________________________________________ Amount donated________________________________________ Thank you for your support! 1

We need your input! We are working with our partners at Healthy By Design on a Parks Rx project. We are seeking your feedback on how we should design and distribute park maps to encourage seniors to be more active in our parks. Join us for a focus group on Wednesday February 21st at 10:15 at the Billings Community and Senior Center. Participants will be entered to win gift cards, prizes and a free fitness class registration.

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.

Billings Community Center Events Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

6 10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 11:00-12:00 IHC Blood Pressure 10:00-11:00 De-Clutter As You Age 1:00 Scrabble 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Poker 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Oil Painting 6:00-7:00 Diabetes Prevention 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #1 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30-11:30 Senior Yoga

12 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30-11:30 Senior Yoga 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:15 Hearing Testing/Cleaning 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 6:00-7:00 Diabetes Prevention

13 10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 12:00 Resource Center Here 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Oil Painting 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #1 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga

20 10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:30 Oil Painting 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #1 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga

CENTER CLOSED FOR PRESIDENTS DAY

27 10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Oil Painting 2:00-3:30 Powerful Tools for Caregivers 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 6:00-7:00 Diabetes Prevention 5:30-7:00 Cooking For One 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30-11:30 Senior Yoga 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:45-3:00 Book Club

Friday

2 9:00 Bridge Practice 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-11:30 Widowed Persons 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Farkle 1:00-4:00 Download Digital Photos 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Video 7 8 9 9:00 Cribbage 7:00-8:00 Zumba Gold 9:00 Bridge Practice 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-12:00 Fitness Orientation 1:00 Bingo 12:30 Ida's Going Away Party 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Quarter Limit Poker 1:00 Farkle 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:00 Ceramics 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Group 1:00 Video 5:30 Beginner Line Dancing 14 15 16 9:00 Cribbage 7:00-8:00 Zumba Gold 9:00 Bridge Practice 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-3:15 Foot Care Clinic 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 12:00 Sr Medicare Patrol Speaker 10:30-11:30 West Park Blood Pressure 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 10:30 Volunteer Orientation 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Quarter Limit Poker 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Ceramics 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Video 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Group 5:30 Beginner Line Dancing 21 22 23 9:00 Cribbage 7:00-8:00 Zumba Gold 9:00 Bridge Practice 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 1:00 Bingo 10:30-11:30 Moderate Motion 10:15 Parks Rx Focus Group 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Recycled Cards 11:30 Birthday Party 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 China Painters 1:30 Pinochle 1:00 Quarter Limit Poker 1:30 Shanghai Rummy 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:30 Farkle 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Group 1:30 Ceramics 5:30 Beginner Line Dancing 1:30 Video 28 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 Quarter Limit Poker 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 3:30 Diabetes Support Group 5:30 Beginner Line Dancing 7:00-8:00 Zumba Gold 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:30-1:30 Health & Wellness 10:00 Fitness by Design 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 China Painters

Billings Community Center Events Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday 7:00-8:00 Zumba Gold 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:30-1:30 Health & Wellness 10:00 Fitness by Design 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 China Painters

6 10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 11:00-12:00 IHC Blood Pressure 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Scrabble 2:00-3:30 Powerful Tools for Caregivers 1:00 Poker 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Oil Painting 6:00-7:00 Diabetes Prevention 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 5:30-7:00 Cooking For One 12 13 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00 Rummikub 10:30-11:30 Senior Yoga 12:00 Resource Center Here 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:15 Hearing Testing/Cleaning 1:00 Poker 2:00-3:30 Powerful Tools for Caregivers 1:00 Oil Painting 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2 6:00-7:00 Diabetes Prevention 1-3 Fitness Orientation 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 5:30-7:00 Cooking For One 19 20 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00 Rummikub 10:30-11:30 Senior Yoga 1:00 Scrabble 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Poker 2:00-3:30 Powerful Tools for Caregivers 1:00 Oil Painting 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2 6:00-7:00 Diabetes Prevention 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30-11:30 Senior Yoga 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot

7 9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study 10:30 Boosting Your Balance 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Quarter Limit Poker 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 3:30 Diabetes Support Goup 5:30 Beginner Line Dancing 14 9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:15-3:15 Foot Care Clinic 10:30 Boosting Your Balance

7:00-8:00 Zumba Gold 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 10:00 Fitness by Design 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 China Painters

9:00 Bridge Practice 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-11:30 Widowed Persons 10:30-11:30 Moderate Motion 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Video 9:00 Bridge Practice 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30 Moderate Motion 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Video

16 9:00 Bridge Practice 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30 Moderate Motion 12:00 Sr. Medicare Patrol Speaker 10:30-11:30 West Park Blood Pressure 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Quarter Limit Poker 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Ceramics 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:00 Video 3:30 Diabetes Support Goup 5:30 Beginner Line Dancing 21 22 23 9:00 Cribbage 7:00-8:00 Zumba Gold 9:00 Bridge Practice 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30 Boosting Your Balance 1:00 Bingo 10:30 Moderate Motion 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Recycled Cards 11:30 Easter & Birthday Party 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 China Painters 1:30 Pinochle 1:00 Poker 1:30 Shanghai Rummy 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:30 Farkle 3:30 Diabetes Support Goup 1:30 Ceramics 5:30 Beginner Line Dancing 1:30 Video 26 27 28 29 30 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00 Cribbage 7:00-8:00 Zumba Gold 9:00 Bridge Practice 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00 Rummikub 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00-1:00 Water Color 10:30-11:30 Senior Yoga 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 9:15-3:15 Foot Care Clinic 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Poker 10:30 Boosting your Balance 1:00 Bingo 10:30 Moderate Motion 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Oil Painting 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Pinochle 1:45-3:00 Book Club 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 2:00-3:30 Powerful Tools for Caregivers 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 1:00 Quarter Limit Poker 1:00-4:00 Download Digital Photos 1:00 Farkle 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:00 Ceramics 6:00-7:00 Diabetes Prevention 1:00-4:00 Download Digital Photos 1:00 Video 5:30 Beginner Line Dancing

7:00-8:00 Zumba Gold 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 10:00 Fitness by Design 10:30 Volunteer Orientation

Friday

Billings Community Center Events Monday 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30-11:30 Senior Yoga 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 6:00-7:00 Diabetes Prevention

Tuesday

10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 11:00-12:00 IHC Blood Pressure 1:00 Scrabble 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Oil Painting 1:30 Computer Fundamentals #2

Wednesday

9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study 10:30 Boosting Your Balance 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Quarter Limit Poker 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Group 5:30 Beginner Line Dancing 9 10 11 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00 Rummikub 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30-11:30 Senior Yoga 12:00 Resource Center Here 9:15-3:15 Foot Care Clinic 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Scrabble 12:00 Sr. Medicare Patrol Speaker 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:15 Hearing Testing/Cleaning 1:00 Poker 1:00 Pinochle 2:00-3:30 Powerful Tools for Caregivers 1:00 Oil Painting 1:00 Quarter Limit Poker 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 6:00-7:00 Diabetes Prevention 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Group 16 17 18 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00 Rummikub 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30-11:30 Senior Yoga 1:00 Scrabble 9:15-11:30 Women's Bible Study 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Poker 1:00 Pinochle 1-3 Fitness Orientation 1:00 Oil Painting 1:00 Quarter Limit Poker 2:00-3:30 Powerful Tools for Caregivers 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Group 6:00-7:00 Diabetes Prevention 23 24 25 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00 Rummikub 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30-11:30 Senior Yoga 1:00 Scrabble 9:15-3:15 Foot Care Clinic 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:00 Poker 1:00 Pinochle 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Oil Painting 1:00 Quarter Limit Poker 6:00-7:00 Diabetes Prevention 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Group

Thursday 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 9:30-1:30 Health & Wellness 10:00 Fitness by Design 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 China Painters

9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 10:00 Fitness by Design 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 China Painters

9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 10:00 Fitness by Design

Friday 9:00 Bridge Practice 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-11:30 Widowed Persons 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Video 9:00 Bridge Practice 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

9:00 Bridge Practice 9:00-1:00 Water Color 10:30-11:30 West Park Blood Pressure 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30 Volunteer Orientation 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Farkle 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Video 9:30-12:30 Community Prayer 10:00 Fitness by Design 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 China Painters

30 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:30-11:30 Senior Yoga 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:45-3:00 Book Club 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 6:00-7:00 Diabetes Prevention

9:00 Bridge Practice 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

Boosting Your Balance

Basic Beginner Line Dance

Sunrise Zumba Gold

Core Yoga

As we get older, it can be frightening to think about losing our balance. Learn tips & tricks to improve or maintain your balance as you age. Price: $30/residents, $40/non-residents Date: February 28th - April 4th Time: Wednesdays 10:30am - 11:30am Location: North Park Center (6th Ave. North and North 19th Street.) Active older adults who are looking for a modified ZumbaÂŽ will enjoy this class. This is a class that recreates original moves you love at a lower-intensity. Price: $35/residents, $45/non-residents Date: January 11th - February 15th Time: Thursdays 7:00am - 8:00am Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St.)

Basic Beginner Line Dance

Moderate Motion

Strength training can help older adults improve fitness, mobility, strength and balance, emotional well-being, bone health and even reduce fall risk. Price: $35/residents, $45/non-residents Date: February 23rd - March 30th Time: Fridays 10:30am - 11:30am Location: North Park Center (6th Ave. North and North 19th Street.)

Slow & Gentle Yoga

Experience the benefits of gentle yoga. This class is designed to provide increased flexibility & balance while improving strength for aging adults. Price: $30/residents, $40/non-residents Date: March 5th - April 9th Time: Mondays 10:30am - 11:30am Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St.)

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is the practice of a series of slow fluid movement to strenthen muscle and improve balance. Price: Donation Date: Every Monday Time: 3:00pm Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St.) 5

Learn basic steps and line dance terminology. Dances geared towards levels 0-3 with many genres of music utilized. Price: $30/residents, $40/non-residents Date: February 28th - April 4th Time: Wednesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St.)

This class aims to engage your abdominal muscles with Core Yoga poses. The poses build help participants build a strong and stable center. A strong core has many benefits including a strengthened back, improved posture, and better balance. Price: $35/residents, $45/non-residents Date: February 20th - March 27th Time: Tuesdays 5:30pm - 6:30pm Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St.)

Strong & Fit 55+

Core Yoga

Fitness by Design

New to fitness or get tired of always doing the same workout routine? This class is for you! A variety of instructors and workouts have been compiled into one great series! The class will feature strength training, aerobics, and more. Price: $35/residents, $45/non-residents Date: March 1st - April 24th Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am - 11:00am Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St.)

Strong & Fit 55+

The perfect strength training program for 55+ women! These workouts promise to improve strength, build lean muscle mass, and help combat a loss of bone density as you age. Price: $35/residents, $45/non-residents Date: February 12th - March 21st(no class Feb. 19th) March 23rd - April 27th Time: Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 9:15am - 10:15am Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St.)

Hearing & Hearing Aid Clinic (FREE) Dates: 2nd Monday each month 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, CRCN. * For appointments and questions call Richard at 406-860-4482. Health and Wellness Clinic When: February 1st, March 1st, April 5th Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm Where: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd Street) Screening and consultation provided by MSU Bozeman College of Nursing. Services available include blood pressure, blood glucose, hematocrit, weight assessment, and more. *no appointment necessary. Diabetes Prevention & Support Group Dates: Wednesdays Time: 3:30pm Where: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd Street) Guest Speakers: Richard Werbelow, BSN, RN, CRCN, on February 14th and Beth Hirschi on February 28th. 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.

Learn to Fly Fish

Adult class instruction includes everything you need to know about fly fishing! Learn how to set up and fish streamers, nymph’s and dry flies, tie knots, etc. Learn what fish feed on, keys to successful fly fishing, and “hands-on” casting practice. Plan to bring your fly rod for the Saturday casting practice, the location will be determined during class. Date...................April 16, 19, 23, 26, 28 Day.....................Mondays & Thursdays. 1 Saturday casting practice Cost...................$45/resident, $55/non-resident Times.................6:00pm - 8:00pm Location.............Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd. St.)

Backpacking 101

This class will teach participants how to plan, pack, and successfully complete a short day or long overnight backpacking adventure. Discover what gear is necessary, which clothing is recommended, how to pack your supplies, and select your ideal trail. Please feel free to bring any backpacking supplies, textbooks, or resources you currently have. Date.............April 18th Day...............Wednesday Cost..............$15/resident, $25/non-resident Times............6:00pm - 8:30pm Location........Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd. St.)

China Painters Club Thursdays at 1:00pm

Woodcarvers Club Wednesdays at 1:00pm

Oil Painting Club Tuesdays at 1:00pm

Water Color Class Fridays at 9:00am -- $3.50 per class Fridays at 11:00am -- $3.50 per class

Recycled Cards Volunteer Group Thursdays at 1:00pm

Ceramics Club Fridays at 1:00pm

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 Practice Wednesdays at 9:00am -- Free Cribbage Tournaments Mondays at 9:00am -- $3.00 to play 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 Typcially 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

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.

Price: $45/residents, $55/non-residents Date: February 26th - April 16th Time: Mondays 2:00pm - 3:30pm Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St.)

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! Price: $45/residents, $55/non-residents Date: February 27th - March 13th Time: Tuesdays 5:30pm - 7:00pm 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.)

Book Club

February 26, 2018: Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterley March 26, 2018: The Immortal Irishman by Timothy Egan April 30, 2018: Beneath A Scarlet Sky by Bozeman author Mark Sullivan Price: Free Date: Last Monday of the month Time: 1:45pm Just bring the book listed below. Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St.)

Computer Fundamentals Part 2

This class is designed for individuals that have used a computer before but would like additional training. Each week, our instructor will build on the information learned the week before. Price: $55/residents, $65/non-residents Date: February 27th - April 3rd Time: Tuesdays 1:30pm - 2:30pm Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St.)

Since 2011, Ida Schlosser (age 72) has been involved in many aspects of the Billings Community & Senior Center. Many people know Ida for her smiling face and warm welcome as guests arrive at the front office for assistance. However, not many people know that in her youth, Ida was an avid surfer, horseback rider, and cross-country skier. This adventurous lady moved to Montana from California after living for a short time in Utah following her marriage to her husband and having the first of their two children. It was in Montana that Ida began her career as a telephone operator and went back to college for nursing classes at Eastern Montana College of Education. At Eastern, Ida joined the sorority Beta Sigma Phi, which she is still active in today. This year, Ida celebrated her 26th year as a sorority sister and continues to help with fundraising, volunteering, and assisting domestic violence survivors with comfort bags. To top off her volunteering, Ida began teaching craft classes at the Billings Community and Senior Center and went on to help in Gramma’s Attic and as a Front Office Assistant. It wasn’t until 2015, that Ida took a paid position in the front office through the Experience Works – Senior Community Service Employment Program. In her 7 years at the Center, Ida has met many amazing people but speaks fondly of the friendship that she has built with Brad Bond and Peggy Meurer. Ida also reflected on her appreciation for Tina Ontiveros, who cooks in the kitchen, and how it is easy to see that “she just wants to help people.” Lastly, Ida tells of the current staff at the Center and how they have helped her grow through the years. It is bitter-sweet news as we congratulate Ida on a new job placement through Experience Works and prepare to bid her farewell as a front-office staff member. Ida excitedly anticipates the opportunity to learn new skills and spend time working on the computer, however, she recognizes that she will greatly miss the comfort of the Center and all of the familiar friendly faces. We hope to see Ida still as a participant in the activities as she embarks on her next adventure.

We invite you all to join us for light refreshments at a Going-Away Party for Ida on Friday, February 9th at 12:30 pm. 8

Easter & March Birthday Celebration

February Birthday Celebration Friday, February 23rd at 11:30am Musical entertainment by Daniel Kossel **To sign up for lunch, you must make reservations 24 hours in advance (2/22/18). Seniors with birthdays in February will receive a free lunch!

Friday, March 23rd at 11:30am Special entertainment by Gospel Truth Blue Grass Band **To sign up for lunch, you must make reservations 1 week in advance (3/16/18). Seniors with birthdays in March will receive a free lunch!

April Birthday Celebration Friday, April 27th at 11:30am Special presentation from our new Parks Police Officer Nick Lam and our Volunteer Coordinator Chris Waite **To sign up for lunch, you must make reservations 24 hours in advance (4/26/18). Seniors with birthdays in April will receive a free lunch!

Friday, February 2nd Pre-Super Bowl Party @Noon

Tuesday, February 13th Mardi Gras Party @Noon

Come join us as we prepare for the big game with snacks and games!

Wednesday, February 14th Valentines Day @Noon** Join us for Valentine’s Bingo, music, puzzles, and a party favor for everyone! **To sign up for lunch, you must make reservations 1 week in advance (2/7/18)

Join us for masks, music, beads and a brief history of Mardi Gras! Dont have a mask? We’ve got you covered!

Friday, March 16th St. Patrick’s Day Party @Noon Try your luck at our St. Patrick’s Day party games and be dazzled by our entertaining magician, Brent Cromley! Don’t forget to wear green!

For all celebrations above, lunch is available with reservations made 24 hours in advance by calling us at 406-657-3050. **For Valentine’s and Easter Lunch, reservations must be made 1 week in advance.

Volunteer Office Help Needed

Looking for a way to dedicate a few hours of free time? We are searching for dependable, friendly office volunteers. Office Assistant Volunteers are responsible for helping customers in the front office at the Billings Community and Senior Center. These individuals will register seniors for classes, make meal reservations, answer phone questions, and help with projects. We are looking for seniors with good organizational skills who enjoy working with people. Join our fun, friendly environment for three hours each week by stopping in or contact Linda in the front office at 406-657-3050. 9

3-Day Deadwood Getaway! March 19 By Spring, you’ll be ready for this fun 3-day trip to the Black Hills. Even if you are not into gaming, we can keep you busy with other fun things to see and do. $179/ppd; add $97 for single. Trace, Taste & Track Thru Seven Counties! April 21 This day trip is geared as a discovery trip of interesting attractions and unique places. Travel a few back roads and hear small towns folklore, and dare to have dessert before dinner…anyone game for home-made pies & coffee at Kozy’s? $145/ppd. America’s Deep South, featuring New Orleans, Natchez and a Nottoway Plantation Stay. April 29 8-Day * 14 Meals. Some of the highlights include: dinner at the New Orleans School of Cooking; brunch & live music on Jazz Brunch Cruise; take a narrated swamp tour and visit the impressive Oak Alley Plantation, and much more. $3104/ppd; add $849 for single. Price includes RT airfare from Billings. Northeast and Hi-Lines of Montana. June 23 Join the locals for lunch in Jordan before visiting the impressive Ft. Peck Dam Interpretive Center & Museum. The facility features the two largest aquariums in Montana displaying the fish of Ft. Peck Lake and the Missouri River. Enjoy scrumptious dinner followed by group admission to a live professional play at the Ft. Peck Theatre. Overnight in Glasgow; depart shortly after buffet breakfast for the Annual Gospel Jamboree in Malta before returning home. $328/ppd; add $128/single

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Creamy Potato Soup P L F E B R U A R Y

Ingredients 2 pounds Russet potatoes (about 2 large), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces 6 bacon slices 1 onion, chopped 10 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups whole milk 2 cups water 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper Instructions -Heat a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add bacon to the pot and cook until crispy, 10-15 minutes. -Transfer to a paper towel to drain. When cool, crumble into small pieces. -Add onions to the pot with the bacon grease and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. -Add potatoes, garlic, salt, and pepper to the pot. Cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently. 10

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