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

Vol. II

Page 1........Special Events & Travel 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 & Community Corner Page 9........Volunteer & Just for Fun Page 10......Announcements & Acknowledgments

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

The Center will be closed:

Monday, February 18th Presidents Day

Other Important Dates:

Summer Brochure available April 1st Cookies & Coffee February 6th 1:00pm-3:00pm

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Mid-Winter Summer Party Tuesday, February 5th at 12:00 pm (reservations must be made 24 hrs in advance) Are you getting the winter blues? Escape into the warmth for a summer lunch! Guests will receive party favors and can play games to win prizes.

Game Day Party Friday, February 1st at 12:00 pm (reservations must be made 24 hrs in advance) Join us for a pre-Super Bowl celebration with snacks, games, and prizes!

Valentine’s Party Thursday, February 14th at 12:00 pm (reservations must be made 1 week in advance) Rose are red, violets are blue, we want to celebrate Valentines with YOU! Join us for fun Valentines games like “Roll and Cover”, Bingo, and more!

St. Patricks Day Party Friday, March 15th at 11:30 pm (reservations must be made 1-week in advance) Let’s shamROCK with Memory Lane Band. Join us for lunch, fun, and if you’re lucky, you might even win a prize! Easter Celebration Thursday, April 18th at 11:30 pm (reservations must be made 1-week in advance)

Happy Easter

Hop on over for an Easter Celebration with musical enertainment by the Gospel Truth Blue Grass Band and see what the Easter Bunny left for you!

happy birthday

February Birthday Party Friday, February 22nd at 11:30 pm (reservations must be made 24 hours in advance) Musical entertainment by Marion Anderson. Join us to celebrate those who turn another year older in February! March Birthday Party Friday, March 22nd at 11:30 pm (reservations must be made 24 hours in advance)

Musical entertainment by Country Gold Band. Let’s celebrate our friends who have birthdays in March.

April Birthday Party: Friday, April 26th at 11:30 pm (reservations must be made 24 hours in advance) Musical entertainment by Larry & Laloni Larson. Join us to celebrate those who turn another year older in April!

To book a GDP tour call Lily Moore at (406) 256-1492 or Email: lily@gdptours.com March 18 9-Day BEST OF IRELAND. Highlighting the experience of a lifetime … 6,000 years of history spread across the dales, valleys, cliffs and castles of Dublin and Killarney. See the Book of Kells at Trinity College, Tour the Guinness Storehouse and sample its famous product, Jaunting Cart ride and much more. $3469/ppd; add $739 for Single. Price includes RT air from Billings. June 6 3-Day Best of the Black Hills. Featuring the Colossal Crazy Horse Memorial, the great and inspiring Mount Rushmore National Memorial, a fun and informative tour of Historic Deadwood, and the awesome 1,267 feet above Belle Fourche River, Devils Tower National Monument. $448/ppd; add $168 for Single. June 21 Mystery Day Tour. Yes, the much-requested mystery tour is being scheduled for Friday, June 21st. Tour includes ALL three meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner. $142.00/pp July 28 8-Day Canadian Rockies by Rail featuring Banff, Vancouver and the Rocky Mountaineer. Join us, experience the best of Western Canada on an unforgettable adventure aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Train! See brochure for detailed itinerary. $5539/ppt; add $1189 for single. Price includes RT air from Billings. 1

Billings Community Center Events Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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 5 10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 10:00-11:30 D.E.E.P 12:30 Scrabble 10:00-11:00 De-Clutter As You Age 1:00 Oil Painting Lessons 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Hand and Foot 1:00 Poker 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 1:30 Computer Fundamentals 2:30-3:30 Ukulele 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 11 12 8:30 Slow & Gentle Yoga 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 10:00 Rummikub 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-11:30 D.E.E.P 8:30 Slow & Gentle Yoga 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-12:00 Chair Massage

10:00-11:00 De-Clutter As You Age 11:00 Newcomers Meeting

12:30 Scrabble 1:00 Hand and Foot 12:00 Resource Center Here 1:15 Hearing Testing/Cleaning 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Poker 1:00 Oil Painting Lessons 1:30 Computer Fundamentals 2:30-3:30 Ukulele 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 18 19 10:00 Fitness by Design Center Closed For 10:00 Rummikub Presidents Day 10:00-11:30 D.E.E.P 12:30 Scrabble 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 1:00 Oil Painting Lessons 12:30 Bridge

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

9:00 Bridge Practice 10:00 Fitness by Deisgn 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:30-12:00 Women's Bible Study 10:00-12:30 Community Prayer 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Farkle 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Support Group 1:00 Ceramics

13 9:00-4:00 Red Lodge Cross Country Ski Trip

9:00 Cribbage

9:30-1:30 Health & Wellness

10:00 Fitness by Deisgn 9:00 Bridge Practice 10:00-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00-1:00 Water Color

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

9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit

9:15-3:15 Foot Care Clinic

1:00 Bingo

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

9:30-12:00 Women's Bible Study 1:00 Recycled Cards 10:15-11:00 Discovering Nutrition 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Support Group

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

10:00 Fitness by Deisgn

9:00 Bridge Practice 10:00-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00-1:00 Water Color 10:00-12:00 Chair Massage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:30-12:00 Women's Bible Study 10:30 Volunteer Orientation 11:30 Birthday Party 9:30-10:30 Download Digital Photos 10:30-11:30 West Park Blood Pressure 1:30 Pinochle 10:15-11:00 Discovering Nutrition 1:00 Bingo 1:30 Shangai Rummy 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:30 Farkle 1:30 Computer Fundamentals 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 China Painters 1:30 Ceramics 3:00-4:00 Zumba Gold 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Support Group 25 26 27 28 8:30 Slow & Gentle Yoga 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Fitness by Deisgn 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 10:00 Rummikub 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-12:30 Community Prayer 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 10:00-11:30 D.E.E.P 9:13-3:15 Foot Care Clinic 1:00 Bingo 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Scrabble 9:30-12:00 Women's Bible Study 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Hand and Foot 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 9:30-10:30 Download Digital Photos 1:00 China Painters 1:45-3:00 Book Club 1:00 Poker 10:15-11:00 Discovering Nutrition 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Oil Painting Lessons 1:00 Pinochle 5:30-7:00 Cooking for One 1:30 Computer Fundamentals 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 3:00-4:00 Zumba Gold 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Support Group

Billings Community Center Events Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

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

11 8:30 Slow & Gentle Yoga 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:15 Hearing Testing/Cleaning 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 5:30-7:00 Cooking for One

10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 10:00-11:30 D.E.E.P 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 12:30 Scrabble 1:00 Oil Painting Lessons

1:30 Computer Fundamentals

3:00-4:00 Zumba Gold 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga

12 10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 11:00 Newcomers Meeting 12:00 Resource Center Here 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 12:30 Scrabble 1:00 Oil Painting Lessons 1:30 Computer Fundamentals 3:00-4:00 Zumba Gold 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 18 19 8:30 Slow & Gentle Yoga 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 10:00 Rummikub 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Poker 1:00 Hand & Foot 12:30 Scrabble 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 1:00 Oil Painting Lessons 1:30 Computer Fundamentals 3:00-4:00 Zumba Gold 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga 25 26 8:30 Slow & Gentle Yoga 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 10:00 Rummikub 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Poker 1:00 Hand & Foot 12:30 Scrabble 1:45-3:00 Book Club 1:00 Oil Painting Lessons 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 1:30 Computer Fundamentals 5:30-6:30 Core Yoga

7 9:30-1:30 Health & Wellness 9:00 Bridge Practice 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00-1:00 Water Color 9:30-12:00 Women's Bible Study 10:00-12:30 Community Prayer 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:30-10:30 Downloading Digital Photos 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Farkle 10:15-11:00 Discovering Nutrition 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Ceramics 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit

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

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

10:00 Fitness by Design

9:00 Bridge Practice 10:00-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00-1:00 Water Color Noon Sr Medicare Patrol Speaker 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:30-10:30 Downloading Digital Photos 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Farkle 9:30-12:00 Women's Bible Study 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Ceramics 10:15-11:00 Discovering Nutrition 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Support Group

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

10:00 Fitness by Design

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

10:00 Fitness by Design

9:00 Bridge Practice 10:00-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00-1:00 Water Color 1:00 Bingo 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:30-12:00 Women's Bible Study 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Pinochle 10:15-11:00 Discovering Nutrition 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Ceramics 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Support Group

Billings Community Center Events Monday

Tuesday

8:30 Slow & Gentle Yoga 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

Wednesday

Thursday

2 3 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00 Cribbage 10:00 Rummikub 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 9:30-12:00 Women's Bible Study 1:00 Poker 10:15-11:00 Discovering Nutrition 12:30 Scrabble 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Oil Painting Lessons 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:30 Computer Fundamentals1:00-4:00 2 Woodcarvers Group 3:00-4:00 Zumba Gold 2:00-3:00 Downloading Digital Photos

Friday

4 5 9:30-1:30 Health & Wellness 9:00 Bridge Practice 10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00-1:00 Water Color 10:00-12:30 Community Prayer 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 1:00 Bingo 10:00-11:30 Widowed Persons 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Ceramics

3:30 Diabetes Prevention Support Group

8:30 Slow & Gentle Yoga 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand & Foot 1:15 Hearing Testing/Cleaning 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi

10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 11:00 Newcomers Meeting 12:00 Resource Center Here 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 12:30 Scrabble 1:00 Oil Painting Lessons 3:00-4:00 Zumba Gold

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

10:00 Fitness by Design

9:00 Bridge Practice 10:00-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00-1:00 Water Color Noon Sr Medicare Patrol Speaker 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:30-12:00 Women's Bible Study 1:00 Bingo 1:00 Pinochle 10:15-11:00 Discovering Nutrition 1:00 Recycled Cards 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 China Painters 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Ceramics 2:00-3:00 Downloading Digital Photos

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

8:30 Slow & Gentle Yoga 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand and Foot 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 6:00-8:00 Fly Fishing

10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 12:30 Scrabble 1:00 Oil Painting Lessons 3:00-4:00 Zumba Gold

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

10:00 Fitness by Design

9:00 Bridge Practice 10:00-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00-1:00 Water Color 10:00-12:00 Chair Massage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:30-12:00 Womens Bible Study 10:30 Volunteer Orientation 1:00 Pinochle 10:15-11:00 Discovering Nutrition 10:30-11:30 West Park Blood Pressure 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Farkle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Ceramics 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group NO AFTERNOON 2:00-3:00 Downloading Digital Photos ACTIVITIES 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Support Group

8:30 Slow & Gentle Yoga 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand and Foot 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi 6:00-8:00 Fly Fishing

10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 12:30 Scrabble 1:00 Oil Painting Lessons 3:00-4:00 Zumba Gold

6:00-8:30 Backpacking 101 24 9:00 Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 9:15-3:15 Foot Care Clinic

6:00-8:00 Fly Fishing

10:00 Fitness by Design 9:00 Bridge Practice 10:00-12:30 Community Prayer 9:00-1:00 Water Color

1:00 Bingo

9:30-12:00 Womens Bible Study 1:00 Recycled Cards 10:15-11:00 Discovering Nutrition 1:00 China Painters

10:30 Boosting your Balance 6:00-8:00 Fly Fishing 1:00 Pinochle 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00-4:00 Woodcarvers Group

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

2:00-3:00 Downloading Digital Photos 3:30 Diabetes Prevention Support Group

8:30 Slow & Gentle Yoga 9:00 Tournament Cribbage 9:15-10:15 Strong & Fit 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Hand and Foot 1:45-3:00 Book Club 3:00-4:00 Tai Chi

10:00 Fitness by Design 10:00 Rummikub 1:00 Shanghai Rummy 1:00 Poker 12:30 Scrabble 1:00 Oil Painting Lessons 3:00-4:00 Zumba Gold

Fitness Room Orientation

Day of Week: Darys vary Dates: February 8, March 6, April 9 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Cost: $15 Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Core Yoga This class aims to engage your abdominal muscles

with Core Yoga poses. The poses help participants build a strong and stable center. A strong core has many benefits including a strengthened back, improved posture, and better balance. Day of Week: Tuesdays Dates: February 19 - March 26 Time: 5:30 - 6:30pm Cost: $35/resident, $45/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Boosting Your Balance 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. The class is taught with guest appearances by a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant from St. John’s Lutheran Ministries Outpatient Rehab Services that specializes in balance, Parkinson’s Disease & Osteoporosis/Spine disorders. Day of Week: Wednesday Dates: April 24 - May 29 Time: 10:30am - 11:30am Cost: $30/resident, $40/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Zumba Gold Active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba® class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. Day of Week: Tuesdays Dates: February 19 - March 27, April 2 - May 7 Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm Cost: $30/resident, $40/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

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. Day of Week: Tuesday & Thursdays Dates: February 28 - April 23 Time: 10:00 - 11:00am Cost: $35/resident, $45/non-resident 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. Day of Week: Monday, Wednesday & Friday Dates: February 11 - March 20, March 22 - April 26 Time: 9:15am - 10:15am Cost: $35/resident, $45/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Slow & Gentle Yoga Experience the benefits of gentle yoga.

This class is designed to provide increased flexibility & balance while improving strength for aging adults. Many of these classes are done from the comfort of your chair. Day of Week: Monday Dates: March 4 - April 8 Time: 8:30am - 9:30am Cost: $30/resident, $40/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

** Don’t forget to check out our combo-class discount!**

More information on page 8 in the Learning section!** Register in person or online at www.billingsparks.org Classes fill fast!

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 Clinic ($40) Dates: 2nd, 3rd & 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: February 7, March 7, April 4 Time: 9:30am - 1:30pm Where: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd Street)

Learn to Fly Fish 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. Dates: April 15, 18, 22, 25 & 27 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm 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! DEEP (Diabetes Education Empowerment Program)

Do you have diabetes or pre-diabetes (high blood sugar)? Would you like to learn how you can take charge of your health and get control of your diabetes? Then JOIN US for six, FREE diabetes education classes! The classes are designed for people with Medicare, but all are welcome. Come learn about diabetes and your health—and maybe even win a prize! Questions? Call Jackie Rumph with MSU Extension Yellowstone County at (406) 256-2828. Day of Week: Tuesdays Dates: January 29 - March 5 Time: 10am – 11:30am Cost: Free Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd Street)

Backpacking 101 This class will teach participants how to plan, pack, and successfully complete an overnight or multi-day backpacking adventure. Date: April 17 Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm Where: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd Street) 6

Classes Clubs

China Painters Club Thursdays at 1:00pm Recycled Cards Volunteer Group Thursdays at 1:00pm

Water Color Class Fridays at 9:00am -- $3.50 per class Fridays at 11:00am -- $3.50 per class Oil Painting Lessons Dates: February 19 - March 26, April 2 - May 7 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Cost: $40/resident, $50/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Woodcarvers Club Wednesdays at 1:00pm Ceramics Club Fridays at 1:00pm

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 Tuesdays at 1:00pm -- Buy-in varies 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 7

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 12:30pm -- Free

Downloading Digital Photos Cooking for 1

Day of Week: Monday Dates: February 25, March 4 & 11 Time: 5:30 - 7:00pm Cost: $45/resident, $55/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

De-Clutter As You Age

Day of Week: Monday Dates: February 4 & February 11 Time: 10:00am - 11:00am Cost: $30/resident, $40/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Computer Fundamentals 2

Day of Week: Tuesday Dates: February 26 - April 2 Time: 1:30pm - 2:30pm Cost: $55/resident, $65/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Day of Week: Wednesday Dates: February 20 - March 13, April 3 - April 24 Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Cost: $35/resident, $45/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Oil Painting

Day of Week: Tuesday Dates: April 12 - May 7 Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm Cost: $40/resident, $50/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Discovering Nutrition If you sign up for this class and a

fitness class you’ll receive a $10 discount off of one of the two classes Day of Week: Wednesday Dates: March 27 - May 1 Time: 10:15am - 11:00am Cost: $15/resident, $25/non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N. 23rd St)

Patty Cooper is one of the most familiar faces at the Billings Community and Senior Center and that would likely be because she has been visiting the center since before 1977. Patty started coming to the Center long before she was a Senior with her mother, Ann. Before she retired, Patty worked as a busser and did dishes in the Logan Airport Café. Since she was so familiar with that type of work, she has helped serve, bus, and do dishes for the Adult Resource Alliance in the BCC kitchen for years. Patty visits the Center almost every day and is usually one of the first people through the doors to tell all the staff to “Get to work!” in her joking manner. In 2018, Patty volunteered 972 hours and makes so many of us smile with her daily antics and laughter. When asked what she loves about the Senior Center, Patty responds, so simply and genuinely, “I love everybody!” When Patty isn’t at the Center volunteering or playing her favorite games, Shanghai Rummy and Rummikub, she can be found enjoying some of her other hobbies. Patty and her husband, Ron, are die-hard Billings Mustangs fans and almost never miss a game. If the Mustangs are not playing, you will likely find them watching a scary movie at their house. Patty is also a big animal lover. She speaks fondly of the 5 birds and 3 dogs that she no longer has and in their former neighborhood the children tell tales of Patty feeding and talking to the chickens. Needless to say, Patty has a heart as big as her smile and she brings so much joy to the Billings Community and Senior Center.

Ask us about our on going volunteer opportunities! 8

7 new programs 212 new free BCC User registrations

5 new special events

Ingredients ½ cup + 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1¼ cups coconut sugar ¾ cups + 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs ½ cup almond flour 1 cup dark chocolate chunks (optional) For the chocolate topping 1 cup fresh strawberries diced ⅓ cup coconut oil ⅓ cup cocoa powder 2 tablespoons maple syrup Instructions • Preheat oven to 325ºF. Line an 8-by-8-inch baking pan with aluminum foil leaving overhang on the sides, spray with cooking spray • In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine coconut oil, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and heat on high power to melt, about 45 seconds. Stop to stir, and heat in 10-second bursts until mixture has melted and can be stirred smooth. Whisk for about 30 seconds to help dissolve the coconut sugar into the oil. • Add the vanilla, eggs, and stir vigorously until batter is thick, shiny, and well blended. • Add the almond flour and stir until combined. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly. • Bake until a toothpick in the center emerges slightly moist with batter, about 22-25 minutes. -Check with a toothpick - it should come out with moist crumbs attached. • Spread the strawberries evenly over the brownies. In a small bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, cocoa powder, and maple syrup. Pour evenly over the strawberries. Refrigerate for at least 1 hours before cutting. 9

21,249 visits

to the Center 10% increase from 2017

5,253 meals were served

I’m certain that I’m not writing a good-bye note because I hope to stay involved with Senior Services and the Billings Parks and Recreation events; however, I am writing to say “See you later.” I’ve been given the opportunity to become the Executive Director of the Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter. Although I will always have a passion for working with Seniors, I believe its time for me to use my talents and time to help animals in our community. For the last two years, this Center has been an amazing place to work. I want to thank all of you for letting me into your lives. I have learned so much from each of you and have enjoyed the opportunity to serve you. One of the greatest gifts I have received in this position is how each of you has welcomed my family in with open arms. My teenage daughter has learned so much from spending time at the center. I believe Winnie the Pooh said it best, “How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard”. Anyone is welcome to join me for Cookies and Coffee at the Center on February 6th from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

Income Tax Information: Taxes will be prepared at the following places this year.

AARP – At the Adult Resources Alliance. For appointments only: call 794-0083 to schedule your appointment.

AARP will begin scheduling appointments on January 28, 2019. Please call between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. only. VITA – (Volunteer Income Tax Assistants) At the HRDC District 7 Building located at 7 N. 31st Street. Call to schedule an appointment at 247-4710. Walk-ins are welcomed on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 12 Noon to 9:00 p.m. or Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Drop-Off Information ONLY is accepted on Monday and Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. – 5 p.m. This is for dropping off your tax information ONLY.

A Message from the Parks and Recreation Department: The City of Billings Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing quality programs and services for seniors in our community. We will continue to invest our time and resources into providing a safe and enjoyable Community and Senior Center that anyone is welcome to attend. It continues to be our goal to provide life-enriching programs and services that enhance emotional, social, physical, and spiritual wellness for the over 30,000 seniors living in our beautiful city of Billings. Plans are already underway to hire a new Senior Services Specialist. We look forward to the opportunity to bring a new Parks and Recreation professional to the Community and Senior Center. Our new Senior Services Specialist will provide many new opportunities for our seniors, while continuing the great work and progress we have seen over the last few years while Triniti Halverson was here. Please feel free to contact the Parks and Recreation office if you have any questions or concerns. Warm Regards, Kory Thomson, CPRP, AFO Recreation Superintendent thomsonk@ci.billings.mt.us (406) 657-8371

Billings Community & Senior Center 360 N. 23rd Street Billings, MT 59101 (406) 657-3050 www.BillingsParks.org

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