Prime - April 2015

rime P April 2015 In this issue: Music For The Community Fit For Life pg. 4 A Living Legend pg. 10

pg. 3

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April, 2015

Contents:

Music For The Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Fit For Life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Tips For Making New Friends As A Senior. . . . . . . . Page 5 Recipe Box: ‘Fast’ Food At Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

A note from the editors

Do you know a senior who should be featured in a future edition of Prime? Email your suggestions to prime@dailychronicle.com or call Tiffany at 582-2624 or Hannah at 580-3031.

Growing Tomatoes From Seed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 A Living Legend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 Three Rivers Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 Park County Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Manhattan Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15

Membership Form Date Name Address City/State/Zip Phone Birthdate

Hollowtop Senior Citizens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15

Membership: New

Belgrade Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16

Payment: Cash

Bozeman Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18

Belgrade Senior Center

RSVP Volunteer Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20

Starting at $189,000

Renewal Check

92 East Cameron Ave., Belgrade, MT 59714 Fee: $12.00 per person, per year

Bozeman Senior Center

807 N. Tracy, Bozeman, MT 59715 Fee: $12.00 per person, per year

Manhattan Senior Center An

102 East Main, PO Box 5 Manhattan, MT 59741 Fee: $10.00 per person, per year

Active Adult Community

Three Rivers Senior Citizen Club

19 East Cedar Street, Three Forks, Montana 59752 Fee: $10.00 per person, per year

Hwy 93 Stevensville, MT | 406-777-5387 | www.KootenaiCreekVillage.com

Bozeman Lions CLuB eye glasses collection box for prescription or non-prescription and dark glasses at The Bozeman senior Center, the manhattan senior Center and The Three Rivers senior Citizens Club in Three Forks.

For more information, contact Richard Reiley at

406-388-7840

Visit us on the web at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/bozemanmt

Park County Senior Center

206 South Main Street, Livingston, Montana 59047 Fee: $10.00 per person, per year Greater Gallatin United Way funds in part: Belgrade Friendship Center, Galavan Transportation, Congregate Meals, Meals-On-Wheels for all Senior Centers in Gallatin County, HRDC Homemakers Program On the Cover Tom Ferch poses with his trophies.

Photo by Hannah Stiff.

Opposite Page Vivian Stiff sitting by her keyboard.

Photo by Tiffany Jerry.

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Music for the

Community

V

By TIFFANY JERRY

ivian Stiff took dents were encouraged to “He (Al) wanted to get into While Vivian stayed home her first piano meet Al and that is exactly accounting,” Vivian said. to raise the children, Al conlesson at age 6. what Vivian did.

“We decided to come back tinued his work. He joined She discovered here to Bozeman where the the Bozeman Noon Rotar y “I walked in on him having Club and years later, ser ved that she enjoyed playing name was known.” an argument with his curon the Bozeman City Commusic and continued it into rent girlfriend so I didn’t Al received his CPA in mission and as Bozeman’s adulthood. Today, at age stay ver y long,” Vivian 1959 and began working. mayor. It was Al’s involve88, she is still playing. said, smiling.

Meanwhile, the Stiff family ment in Rotar y that led Vivian to get involved with the Vivian was raised in HelVivian saw Al again that was growing. In addition to ena where she met her hus- summer, the two hit it off, their oldest son, Vivian and club as well. band, Alfred, during high and they were married in Al had two children while “There were two differschool. Al, a high school October 1944. The couple they were in Helena, and ent men that played the student from Bozeman, was lived in Missoula for a short seven more in Bozeman. piano for Rotar y for a lot brought to Shodair Chil- time, where their oldest son of years,” Vivian said. “In dren’s Hospital in Helena was born. They returned to “We had six boys and four 1991 I started playing.” to receive treatment for po- Helena and then finally set- girls,” Vivian said. “And I was lio. Helena high school stu- tled in Bozeman in 1951.

able to stay home with them.”

(Continued on page 12)

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April, 2015

Fit For Life

By HANNAH STIFF

T

Participants at a senior fitness class at The Ridge Athletic Club. Photo by Hannah Stiff

here are no chairs

been out for six weeks follow- Gunnink said she’s been “You see a lot of smiles in

or baby barbells in

ing knee replacement surgery.

this

senior

fitness

class. In fact, it doesn’t resemble “Sit and Be Fit” or various other geriatric programs at all.

The Fit for Life class hosted at the Ridge Athletic Club is a combination of dance moves, kicks, rapid walking around the room, grape vining and just about any other aerobic movement you can

“I feel pretty good,” Jacobsen said after class. “I might need a few icepacks, but that was fun.”

teaching the class for longer than she can remember.

According to some of her loyal class members, Gunnink has been their instructor for at least four years,

Before knee surger y, Jacob- probably five. sen had been attending the From the first minute of class class for two years. He heard until the last, Gunnink holds about it through friends and an upbeat tempo. She keeps decided to try it. The rest is her class moving briskly for history. almost an hour, stopping for “I love Elaine,” Jacobsen two short water breaks. said. “She’s got so much en-

here,” Fit for Life participant Jay Winship said.

After the warm-up, Gunnick leads several aerobic sets that include fun motions like “egg beaters, hitchhikers, toe taps, upper cuts, high knees,

pendulums”

and

various dance moves set to catchy songs.

During the warm-up, the Ever ything taught in Fit for thusiasm.” class of 35 walks the peOn Thursday morning, Art JaLife helps participants with Jacobsen is talking about rimeter of the room. Particicobsen makes his way into Elaine Gunnink, the Fit for pants chat with one another (Continued on page 13) while they walk. class with a slight limp. He’s Life class instructor. fit into a 50 minute class.

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Tips For Making New Friends As A Senior

By Cindy Morris, Director of Spring Creek Inn Bozeman Making new friends is tough at any age, but can be especially difficult as a senior. Grown children have moved away, friends and family members are lost to serious illness and/or death and developing a new social circle can seem very daunting.

Fortunately, there are a number of ways to meet new people and develop new friendships, which is important as we age.

And, when you develop an active social life as a senior citizen, you make close and personal connections that can last you throughout the golden years. Follow these steps to find fulfilling friendships to make the senior years enjoyable.

Community Relations

where seniors often congregate The more people you surround yourself with, the more likely you’ll meet people that you feel a connection with. Take a trip by researching what your local senior center has to offer. It can be a great way to make friends and see new country.

Visit a gym or a community center that has workout facilities so you can get in shape and improve your health Join a charity Staying active alongside other seniors allows you to have fun organization This type of work allows you while working out. to meet people with similar passions. You can make new Join a book club friends while also contributing Inquire about book clubs at your local library and then atto a good cause. tend the meetings regularly.

Make a list of the You will have the opportunity to meet new friends who love activities you enjoy Reach out by offering Research the availability of reading as much as you do. to speak at community these activities in your town and centers, or volunteer- set up a schedule to participate Try a cooking class It’s always fun learn a new dish, ing at schools in as many of these activities as or spice up some of your own As a senior citizen, you have a you can. Organized activities recipes. Host a party at your wealth of knowledge to share. provide excellent opportunities home to try out what you have These opportunities provide to meet new friends. learned. Invite neighbors or forthe chance to develop friendmer co-workers to join you for ships with those with whom Try new activities a meal. you interact.

Whether it be a nature walk, or a new game, these experi- Askyourcurrentfriends Visit senior ences can help you find new and family if they know centers, veteran’s hobbies and friends to share anyone with whom you organizations might get along those hobbies. and other places

Meeting new people through friends can put you at ease early on and give you some common topics to discuss.

Get a part-time job This gives you the chance to make new friends t hr ou gh w or k .

Join an online community There are websites specifically for seniors to assist you in making new friends and to give you a means to communicate. Take advantage of these sites to see if you meet someone with whom you have a connection.

Consider sitting in on college lectures Sitting in on a college lecture will help to broaden your knowledge. Other senior citizens are likely doing the same and you can establish friendships with them.

This article was contributed on behalf of Spring Creek Inn Bozeman’s “ Exclusive Memory Care Community,” the residents that reside here, the families that entrust their loved ones to us and the staff whose passion knows no limits.

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April, 2015

Vegetarian Freezer Burrito Bowls

Recipe Box

Make ‘Fast’ Food At Home

By TIFFANY JERRY

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et’s face it. Fast food is easy, it’s convenient and it is (of course) fast. When life gets busy or the desire to cook is low, a quick and easy solution is a visit to the drive-up window where you can have a meal cooked and in your hands in just a few minutes. However, if you are trying to maintain a healthy eating plan, fast food may not be the best choice.

Recipes and photos courtesy of Lindsay Kordick: from her blog: Eighty Twenty www.eat8020.com

“Frequent intake of these foods will add up the calories quickly and often leave you short on fiber and other precious vitamins and minerals,” Kordick said. “Fast food salads can seem like the best choice, but when topped with cheese, fried chicken pieces and dressing, they can provide more fat, calories and sodium than their burger counterparts.”

For those who are looking According to Lindsay for a meal that is not only Kordick, a registered dieti- quick and easy, but healthy tian and ACSM Health Fit- as well, Kordick said there ness Specialist in Bozem- are plenty of options at an, fast food can be laden home to help you avoid, with fat, calories, sodium or reduce your trips to the and sugar. drive-through. One option

is to prepare some quick vegetables and fruits, along meals-to-go and have them with whole grains such as ready in the refrigerator. quinoa or oatmeal, lean proteins and healthy fat sources “Package some lean meat such as nuts or avocados. or cheese, raw vegetables, fresh fruits and some nuts “If you make half of your into small plastic containers plate full of vegetables – or bento boxes,” Kordick cooked and/or raw – you said. “You can also make have made a great start sandwiches or salads with to eating balanced. A balyour own home-prepared anced diet is also one that ingredients and keep them does not contain excessive in small containers to pull out when you need to grab amounts of sodium, refined carbohydrates, sugar or satand go.” urated fats.”

Preparing “fast” food at home makes it easier to maintain If you do opt for a true fast a healthy, balanced diet, food meal, Kordick said there which Kordick said should are some ways to make the include a large quantity of meal healthier overall.

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Sloppy Black Bean Joes Vegetarian Freezer

Burrito Bowls Serves 6

3 cups Mexican rice (try my Wild Spanish Rice) 1 can no-sodium-added black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can low fat reduced sodium refried beans 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/4 tsp ground cumin 4 oz can diced green chiles 1/3 cup chopped fresh onion 1/3 cup frozen or fresh corn kernels 3-4 oz shredded cheddar cheese 1/3 cup salsa *You may be tempted to add fresh tomato, lettuce, avocado, olives, sour cream and cilantro to your bowls. These ingredients do not freeze well and should be added as toppings to your reheated bowl prior to serving.

Prepare Mexican rice per recipe instructions.

fast, don’t hesitate to stop Apple Chai Smoothie sandwich without cheese or by a grocery store. There Serves 2 “Typically, a grilled chicken

mayo can be a better op- you can grab some fresh 2 cups chopped apples (~2 small-medium tion than a burger or fried

fruit, raw veggies and a

chicken,” she said. “When leaner

protein

such

apples)

as 1 1/2 cup low fat plain Greek yogurt

ordering salads, tacos or

Greek yogurt or some nuts 2 Tbsp orange juice

sandwiches,

from the bulk bins.”

ask

for

no

1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract

cheese, and dressings on

2 tsp honey

the side, to eliminate some

1/2 tsp cinnamon

fat, calories and sodium.

1/4 tsp cardamom

Additionally, you can eat

1/2 tsp nutmeg

only half of the bun to reduce the refined carbohydrate content of your meal.

Ask for fruit or a salad with light dressing on the side instead of fries. If you’re traveling or in a pinch and need to grab something

1 1/2 cups ice Combine all ingredients in a blender and Lindsay Kordick has been a registered puree until smooth. Pour into two glasses and garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon. dietician with Bozeman Deaconess Hospital for nearly four years. She is also an ACSM Health Fitness Specialist Nutrition Info per 1 smoothie: 204 and writes a blog featuring recipes based on her 80/20 principle: eating calories, 3 g fat, 10 g protein, 33 g wholesome, healthy meals 80 percent carbohydrates, 3 g fiber, 133 mg sodium of the time and indulging a bit, 20 percent of the time.

In a medium bowl, combine both cans of beans with chili powder and cumin (no need to heat).

Lay out six serving bowls. Place a piece of waxed paper or freezer paper in each bowl to cover the bottom and sides. Layer each bowl with 1/2 cup rice, 1/2 cup beans, 1 Tbsp onion, 1 Tbsp corn, 2 tsp green chiles, 1 Tbsp salsa, and a sprinkle of cheese.

Place bowls in the freezer for 3-4 hours.

Remove bowls from the freezer and immediately transfer the contents of each bowl (along with waxed paper) to a Ziploc freezer bag (I used a fork to pry up the frozen “bowl”). Return bags to the freezer.

When ready to serve, remove the contents from the bag and peel away the waxed paper. Place in a bowl and microwave for 2 - 2 1/2 minutes, or until heated through. Top with additional toppings if desired.

Nutrition Info per 1 bowl: 260 calories, 3 g fat, 17 g protein, 41 g carbohydrates, 8 g fiber

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April, 2015

Growing Tomatoes From Seed See Us For All Your

GardeninG needs

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by JAN CASHMAN

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to grow tomatoes from seed

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plantable

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peat pots can be planted,

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them too close to the ten-

wall-o-water for protection

pot and all, directly into

sar y until the ‘true leaves’

der little plants.) You can

the ground when it’s time.

appear. Once a seed ger-

transplant your seedlings

from frost.

Use commercial soil mixes; minates and emerges from

to bigger pots at this time.

don’t use soil from your the soil, it has a set of two

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garden that might contain leaves

cotyledons

with any high phosphorous

fungi and diseases. Plant

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tomato seeds just below

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tomatoes can be grown in a large pot.

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Once the true leaves form, soil should not fall apar t

remove it after seedlings

the tomato plant is actively

when removing the plant

emerge. Seeds need heat

growing and ready to be

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and moisture to germinate,

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wait until the danger of man with her husband, Jer-

moist, but not saturated.

be used, but don’t place

frost is past or plant in a

r y, since 1975.

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Jan Cashman has operated

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April, 2015

A Living

Legend I

By HANNAH STIFF

f he could boil longevity and health down to a few principles, Tom Ferch would tell you not drinking, not smoking, working out and ingesting the right amount of fruits and veggies are key.

Ferch is more than a fit 74-year-old. He’s a man with a trophy case full of awards, ribbons, trophies, photos and rings that represent a life devoted to basketball. His two sons, Kral and Shann, are remembered as the most dynamic duo the Montana State University Men’s Basketball Team has ever recruited.

“When I was little, all the high school players were my idols,” Ferch recalls.

The high school basketball players let Ferch tag along.

His love for basketball increased with each moment he took in a game or touched a ball.

After high school, Ferch set out to the Miles City Community College to play basketball on scholarship. He went because “that’s where my friends were going,” he said. After two years in Miles City, Ferch transferred to Rocky Mountain College, where he also played basketball on scholarship and studBut in his own right, Ferch is ied biology. He later earned a Master’s Degree from MSU a legend. in school administration.

It started when Ferch was little more than a toddler grow- When he graduated college, Ferch took a job as a teacher ing up in Circle. He always in Colstrip. He stayed there loved having a basketball in two years before taking a hand and he adored shad- teaching job in Alaska. The owing the older boys in town pay was good and the hunting “fabulous,” but Ferch Tom Ferch firing off a jump shot. Photo by Hannah Stiff. who played ball.

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said his bride didn’t enjoy his Master’s Basketball AsAlaska. sociation team, Sambucca Jazz. He currently plays for They moved home and Ferch Vintage USA, a senior team had no trouble finding a job, that has won many National this time at the Plenty Coups and World Championships.

High School and later at He has played in the Senior the St. Labre Indian Catho- Olympic Games multiple lic High School. At both times, often on the winning schools, he served as prin- team. cipal and head basketball coach.

In 2008, the Sambucca Jazz won the Masters Basketball National Championship for the men’s 65+ division.

Ferch was the championship MVP. He won a second MVP title at the same tournament, dubbed the best senior tournament worldwide. Those Learning the breakneck were just two of many acpace of “Indian Ball” served colades that mark an incredFerch well as he coached ible career. his own sons at Livingston High School to two State A More than the trophies and titles. It also served Ferch prestige, Ferch said he’s in his personal endeavors. always loved being able Through coaching, teaching, to play basketball with his raising a family and moving sons. Kral, still remembered around the state, Ferch never as the preeminent MSU stopped playing basketball. dunker, now lives in Washington and works for MicroHe never slowed down. soft. Shann is a professor He traveled the world with at Gonzaga University in In the tight knit reservation communities where Ferch made his coaching debuts, he got along with everyone just fine, mostly because he could play the sport as well as he could coach it.

“I’m always working, promoting the business, advertising, etc., there is no off time.”

Tom Ferch stands with his trophy case. Photo by Hannah Stiff.

Washington and practices trouble keeping up. When with the impressive Bulldogs he’s not playing noon ball, Basketball Team. he’s lifting weights.

After both his sons graduated from college, the Ferch men came together to compete in many Big Sky State Games, crushing the competition on the hardwood. These days, Ferch talks nearly as much about his grandkids as he does his glory days. But he still plays, and often.

Ferch can be found playing ball at the gym five days a week with men 50 years younger. With an outstanding jump shot, Ferch has no

“I’m still fairly quick and effective,” Ferch said. “I don’t throw the ball away and I do a little defense.”

At the mention of Ferch’s name, almost everyone at the gym lights up and responds with something like, “Tom! He’s a legend. He’s in here all the time.”

Ferch just smiles at the praise. Then he grabs a ball and takes another jump shot.

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April, 2015

Music for the

Community contined from page 3

Vivian Stiff playing her keyboard. Photo by Tiffany Jerry.

Vivian played for the club

the meeting, while the club musical talent with other

until 1999, when Al passed members sing.

members of the community.

away. Eventually, she re-

“They always sing a patri- “I played the organ at when her daughter joined otic song, a Rotar y song American Baptist for 20and convinced her to come and then a couple of fun some years,” Vivian said. songs,” Vivian said. “We’re “I played at Soldier’s Chaback. the only club in the state pel for over 30 years from turned as the club’s pianist

“They consider me now an honorary Rotarian,” Vivian said.

that has singing.”

Vivian selects the music each

Ever y Tuesday, Vivian greets week and plays the songs on members of the Bozeman the club’s electric keyboard, Noon Rotar y Club with her which she said “sounds like piano music as they enter a regular piano.”

Memorial Day Sunday to Labor Day Sunday. But I decided it was time to retire

“I used to go ever y Thursday,” she said.

These days, in addition to the Bozeman Noon Rotar y Club, Vivian also plays ever y Sunday in the chapel at Bozeman Lodge and at Aspen Pointe at Hillcrest. She

from up there. I miss it, but said she enjoys getting to times change.”

Vivian has also played at the

play and plans to continue.

After all, as Vivian said,

the meeting room. She also

Gallatin Rest Home, but said “It’s hard to sing hymns

accompanies songs during Vivian has also shared her

she had to give that up as well.

without music.”

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balance, coordination, flexibility and maintenance. The class is tailored toward a more senior demographic, but even a journalist joining the class on a recent Thursday got quite a workout tr ying to keep up.

song a nd he r c la s s p e rforms the moves with gusto.

Aft e r s om e li ght st r e t c hi ng, c la ss m a t e s onc e a ga i n r e sume their conversations, some lingering for coffee i n t h e l o b b y.

Eagle joined the Fit for Life class eight months ago. She also enjoys Silver Sneakers Yoga and a balance class called Peak Alignment, both offered at The Ridge.

Fit for Life classes are held a t t he Ri d ge i n Boz e m a n on Tu e s d a y a nd T hu r s d a y mornings from 9- 9:50 a.m.

Beginners are welcome.

To f i n d m o r e c l a s s e s , v i s i t r i d ge a t hle t i c .c om

As Fit for Life participant “I love it,” Frankie Eagle said B i l l H a y w a r d s a y s , t h e during a water break. “It’s a c la ss i s “fu ll of ni c e p e olittle strenuous for some, but p l e , ” a n d t h e e x e r c i s e i s the cherr y on top. it’s fun.”

Fit For Life continued from page 4

To ca p off the cla ss, G un Elain Gunnink leading the Fit for Life class. Photo by Hannah Stiff. nink cr a nks up the YMCA

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April, 2015

Three Rivers Senior Citizens Club ■ The Three Rivers Senior Citizens Club (in Three Forks) is an enjoyable place to come for lunch. We serve a complete, balanced, delicious meal every Tuesday and Thursday. We usually serve over 30 people, and sometimes as many as 50! After lunch, interested folks play cards, and on Thursdays, we also play Bingo. People in the community are also welcome to eat and play, or just to eat, or just to play (at about 12:30 p.m.). On Wednesdays at 1p.m., ladies play Pinochle. On the first Thursday of each month, we are offered free blood pressure testing. On the second or third Thursday, we have a beautiful birthday cake to celebrate all that month’s birthdays.

■ Beginning July 1st, the meal costs $3.50 for folks 60 or over, or $6.00 for those too young (usually being too young is a good thing). We request that reservations be made one day in advance by calling 285-3235 and leaving a message on the answering machine.

■ Meals on Wheels is available for those unable to come to the Center, for folks in the

Three Forks and surrounding area. Call for information to arrange this service.

■ Some days we have musical entertainment or speakers on various topics after lunch.

■ Folks 50 years old or more may join the Three Rivers Senior Citizen Club. Pick up an application at the Senior Center. Dues for 2014 are $10.00, which covers our operating budget.

■ On the first and third Sundays of each month, we open the Center from 1p.m. to 5p.m.

for cards, Scrabble, or whatever games a person wants to play.

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■ We have an extensive lending library of books, videos and jigsaw puzzles. We also have

medical equipment to loan including walkers, crutches, shower seats, etc. A very nicelooking upholstered easy chair with lift mechanism and vibration is also available to be borrowed. To borrow an item, call the Center’s President, Jean Farnam, at 570-0800.

■ The Three Forks Senior Center now has a new website: threeforksseniorcenter.com

lunch Menu tues

weds

thurs

please call for menu

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Manhattan Senior Center Park County Senior Center ■ Important Dates: Pinochle is played every Tuesday and Thursday after lunch ■ What happening at the Manhattan Senior Center: The Manhattan Senior Center

serves dinner every Tuesday and Thursday. Please call 284-6501 before 10a.m. for reservations. You can call anytime Monday-Friday and leave a message. We will be glad to put you on our dinner list.

■ Did you Know: The Manhattan Senior Center has the hall and kitchen available for

206 South Main Street, Livingston Montana, 59047 • www.parkcountyseniorcenter.org

For information about Park County Senior Center’s upcoming events, please visit www.parkcountyseniorcenter.org

rental. This can be used for anniversaries, birthdays, wedding receptions and family reunions.

■ Rental Fees: $50 Hall Rental, $75 Kitchen and Hall Rental, $25 Cleaning Deposit

refundable after event is finished, $10 Key Deposit Call Susan at the Manhattan Senior Center at 284-6501 for more details.

■ Menu: Please contact the Manhattan Senior Center for this month’s menu

selections: 406-284-6501. A $3.50 per person donation is suggested for individuals over age 60, $6.00 for persons under age 60.

P.O. Box 5 • Manhattan, MT 59741

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Dues: $5.00 year • Meals: $3.50 members • $5.00 guests Dinner: Monday 10/1–5/24 • Wednesday All Year • 12 Noon ■ Pinochle, Puzzles, Games before and after ■ Lending Library, Medical Equipment Lending Room ■ Bus to Butte and Bozeman on Week 1, 2, and • NEW Bus Driver Pat Gooding • 685-3448

Menu

Pony, MT 59747 • 685-3323 • 685-3494

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April, 2015

Belgrade Senior Center Note: The Board meeting is held on the fourth Monday of each month at 1:00 p.m.

■ BELGRADE SENIOR CENTER VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DINNER: Thursday, April 30, 6:00 PM - “The Wizard of Oz” - Sponsored by Big Sky Western Bank - Belgrade. The Belgrade Senior Center invites all 125 wonderful volunteers who help to make our Senior Center so special to a free dinner on April 30 at 6:00 p.m.

Free tickets for admission are available at the Front Desk for anyone who has volunteered at the Belgrade Senior Center during the last year.

■ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We currently need volunteers to set tables and help with special events. Please call 3884711 if you are interested.

■ We are looking for a few good people to be part of our fundraising team. Meetings are always the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 10:00 a.m. at the Center.

■ Mystery Guest: Thursday, April 2, 11:30 a.m. – Join us for a fun new event each month featuring a mystery guest.

You don’t want to miss this one!

■ AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Assistance: Thursdays, April 2 thru April 9, 1-4:00 p.m. - Trained AARP volunteers are available to assist you in completing your tax returns each Thursday through April 9th at the Belgrade Senior Center starting February, 5th from 1-4 p.m. AARP provides tax preparation as a FREE service for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those aged 60 and older. Call 388-4711 to set up an appointment. Thank you to all the volunteers who dedicate many hours to providing this wonderful service!

■ Movement in Motion: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday – April 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, and 29 - 9:00 a.m. – The Belgrade senior center fitness program is designed to accommodate your limitations, rebuild strength and flexibility, and improve muscle tone, strength, and stamina. Come and participate in a fun conditioning class for participants of all levels incorporating seated and

standing exercises to help improve muscle tone, strength and movement.

The use of hand weights and bands are incorporated into this class.

■ Balance & Beyond: Tuesdays, April 7, 14, 21, and 28 – 9:00 a.m. - This class is designed to rebuild strength and flexibility, and improve muscle tone, strength, and stamina. The focus teaches you how to strengthen your core, and have a positive attitude, clearing out the mind of the negative and bringing in the positive. Come join us. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat if you have one. Ross sells mats for around $5.00.

■ Library: We have restocked our shelves with new titles for you to enjoy at great prices indeed! Please continue helping us build our library by donating books and DVDs to the center. The Belgrade Senior Center has a wonderful assortment of reading material available for purchase five days a week. Our library is open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Open to the public.

■ NeedleAires: Mondays, April 6: Thursdays, April 16, 23, and 30 - 1:00 p.m. – Anyone who loves to knit, crochet, stitch or shares a passion for handiwork is welcome to join this friendly group! Many supplies are provided to make items for sale to the public as an ongoing fundraiser for the Belgrade Senior center. Call 388-4711 for more information. The Senior Center currently has potholders, dishrags, dishtowels, slippers, baby blankets, quilts, hats, and rugs for sale at our facility, which is located at 92 E. Cameron Ave. ■ “Big Buck Bingo”: Wednesdays – April 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29 – 1:00 p.m. – Play “Big Buck Bingo” for $1/card; also $1 card for blackout. Win money & have fun! We play five regular bingo games and one blackout game.

■ SATURDAY AFTERNOON BINGO : Every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the Month, April 11 & 25, 2-4 p.m. - Come and play 12 games of Bingo – 3-cards per game and blackout the 12th game all for one price of $20. Payout

■ Address: 92 East Cameron Ave. Phone: (406) 388-4711 ■ Email: belgradesrcntr@bresnan.net Executive Director: Shannon Bondy ■ Activities Coordinator: Karla Sutter ■

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will be determined by number of people playing Bingo. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

■ Red Rockers Luncheon: Tuesday, April 14, 11:30 a.m. - Tarantino’s Belgrade -Enjoy lunch and have fun with other gals each month during the Red Rockers luncheon. All new members are welcome. Call 388-4711 for more information or to sign up.

■ Spaghetti Dinner: Friday, April 10, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Bring your family to the Belgrade Senior Center on the 2nd Friday of every month for a spaghetti dinner complete with salad, garlic bread and a dessert for only $6.00 a person. The spaghetti dinner is open to the public and walk-ins are always welcome!

■ Shrimp & Fish Fry: Friday, April 17, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Open to the Public!

No reservations required! Bring the family to the Belgrade Senior Center on the 3rd Friday of every month for the fish fry dinner complete with salad and dessert for only $10.00 a person; and children 6 and under $5.00.

■ Birthday Celebration: Thursday, April 16, 12:00 Noon – Any Belgrade senior center member celebrating a birthday during April is invited to participate in the birthday song and celebration!

Lunch is on us!

■ Bake Sale: Thursday, April 16, 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase home baked breads, cookies, pies, bars, etc. on the third Thursday of each month.

If you enjoy baking and would like to contribute towards this popular fundraiser, please call Shannon or Karla at 388-4711.

■ Movie of the Month: Monday April 20, 1:00 p.m. - Relax and enjoy a great movie along with popcorn and refreshments.

■ Behind the Scenes Tour: Monday April 13, 1:30 p.m. - Our Behind the Scenes Tours are back. April features Spring Creek Inn, which is a memory Care Community in Bozeman.) Learn how to keep your mind sharp. Please be at the center by 1:30 to carpool.

Support Services ■ Foot Clinic: Wednesday, April 15 & 29 by appointment only 9:00 –11:30 a.m. -Call for appointment 388-4711.

Foot care clinics are provided twice a month by a licensed pedicurist. Our pedicurist will soak, clean, clip, file and apply lotion while massaging your feet. Cost is $25.00 per person. We cannot provide this service to individuals who have diabetic or Coumadin due to increased health concerns.

■ Free Hearing Testing and Hearing Aid Cleanings/Repairs - Tuesday, April 7- 12:30 p.m. – Hearing aid professional provides repairs, adjustments and/or cleaning. No appointment necessary for cleaning and repairs.

■ Blood Pressure Checks – 2nd and 4th Thursday, 12:30 p.m. - Retired and/or working professional nurses perform blood pressure checks. No appointment necessary.

■ Medical Equipment Loan Closet – Wheelchairs, canes, bedside commodes and walkers available on a temporary basis. Equipment and cash donations welcome.

■ Free Massage - Thursdays: in April 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 Please sign up or call for appointment. 388-4711 Ongoing Activities & Services Movement in Motion – Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Balance & Beyond – Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.

Clogging – Tuesday: 3:30 p.m.

Bingo – Wednesday: 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – 1st and 4th Mondays 12:30 Pinochle/Card Games – Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. – Fridays: 12:30 p.m.

Canasta – Tuesdays: 12:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

April, 2015

Belgrade April Events Schedule Bake Sale – 3rd Thursday: 10:00 a.m.

APRIL Menu

Spaghetti Feed – 2nd Friday: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

1- Pork loin stuffing & gravy

Shrimp/Fish Fry – 3rd Friday: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

2 – Chicken fried steak mashed potatoes,

NeedleAires – Monday: 1:00 until April 15 then Thursdays: 1:00p.m.

3 – Swedish Meatballs and noodles

Nutrition Program Congregate Meals at center Monday through Friday, 12:00 Noon Meals-on-Wheels delivered Monday through Friday to homebound individuals

gravy

6 – Beef Tip Mushroom gravy and rice 7 – Baked cod and baked potatoes 8 – French dip and coleslaw 9 – Turkey & mashed potatoes, gravy

Frozen Meals available for pickup at center Monday through Friday - Call 388-4711

10 – Seafood salad and Chicken salad

FREE Birthday Dinner Celebrations on 3rd Thursdays during the month of your birthday

14 – Pork chops and baked potato

13 – Chili & Baked potato bar 15 – Ground beef and Mac and cheese 16 – Pork roast mashed potatoes & gravy 17 – Taco bar 20 – Pulled pork and Mac salad

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21 – Meat loaf mashed potatoes, gravy 22 – Herb chicken & corn casserole 23 - Roast Beef, mashed potatoes, gravy 24 – Green chili chicken enchiladas 27 – BBQ Chicken potato salad 28 – Taco salad bar 29 – Ham & scalloped potatoes 30 – Chicken Tenders and oven fries Note: All meals include a roll, salad and milk

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April, 2015

Bozeman Senior Center The senior center will be closed on Monday, February 16th for the President’s Day Holiday.

■ The Governor’s Council on Aging along with the Montana Gerontology Society presents a conference May 12-14 in Helena, MT covering Alzheimer’s disease, related dementia’s, and respite care.

■ Please note: There will be no Bingo

on Thursday April 9 due to set up for the Volunteer Appreciation Dinner.

■ Mark your calendar! Our Easter Dinner will be on Tuesday March 31 at noon. Come share the joy of Easter with friends & family at the Bozeman Senior.

■ Volunteer Thank You Dinner. Thursday April 9, 2015. If you have volunteered here at the Bozeman Senior Center during the past year, we would like to say thank you!! We have a fantastic Senior Center, thanks to all of your dedication & hard work as a volunteer. Please stop by the center’s front desk to pick up your ticket, if you have not already done so.

■ Beginning Bridge Lessons: Jack Stone will be teaching a new Beginning Bridge Class starting on Monday May 4. Lessons will be on Monday and Thursday mornings each week for 10 classes. The final class will be on Monday June 8. If you are interested in being a part of this class, please call the Senior Center at 586-2421 to get your name on the list.

■ Our brand new (although a few months

old now) website can be found at www. bozemanseniorcenter.org. Use this site to stay up to date on the latest happenin’s at the Bozeman Senior Center!

■ Have you found us on Facebook? The

Bozeman Senior Center has joined Facebook under our name ‘Bozeman Senior Center’! If you are on Facebook, be sure to ‘like’ & follow us! This is where you find articles on aging, news, fun tips on life, and your chance to post to us!

■ The Last Best Geri-Actors: Over 500 people

enjoyed the performances of The Last Best Geri-Actors last year. This reader’s theatre group did 3 dinner theatres, one community show, and 13 outreach shows at various Senior Centers and facilities around Gallatin and Park Counties. Come join the fun. No acting experience necessary, and you get to choose which shows you want to participate in. Join us on Fridays at 1:00 every chance you can.

■ AARP Tax Aide Assistance: If you haven’t

already, schedule an appointment with one of our AARP Tax Aide Volunteers for a Monday (9am-3pm) or Saturday (9am-11am), through April 13. Appointments can be made by calling the Bozeman Senior Center at 586-2421.

■ Malts! (to celebrate the end of Tax Season).

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Address: 807 North Tracy ■ Phone: (406) 586-2421 ■ Web: www.montanaseniorcenter.org ■ Email: judy_srctr@bresnan.net (Executive Director) ■ Email: emily_srctr@bresnan.net (Associate Director)

Wednesday April 15 at 12:45pm. If you are glad the Tax Season is over, join us for a malt on Wednesday April 15!! This will be your opportunity to thank our dedicated AARP Tax Aide Volunteers. We hope to see you enjoying a malt & showing gratitude for these volunteers.

21 at 1:00pm. Come to the Rec Room to watch “Unbroken”. After a near-fatal plane crash in WWII, Olympian Louis Zamperini spends a harrowing 47 days in a raft with two fellow crewmen before he’s caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner-of-war camp. This movie is based on a true story.

■ Pottery with Jane! Explore your creative side with Jane (JK Moyles Pottery) will provides an introduction to pottery class on Friday April 3 & 10 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Her first session covers hand building & the second session covers glazing. Jane provides 5lbs of clay, all necessary tools, glazes, & 2 hours of instruction/assistance (aka fun!). The cost for both classes is $25.00. Please pay in advance.

Interested? Call Emily at 586-2421. Space is limited to between 5 & 10 people. Deadline to sign up: Thursday April 2 at noon.

■ Senior Dance. Saturday April 11 beginning at 7pm. Join in with the Blue Spurs Band for a fun night of dancing to a variety of country/ western songs.

■ Slides on Iceland. Wednesday April 8

■ The Hearing Aid Institute of Bozeman will

at 1:00pm. Jay Mennenga will do a slide presentation on the “Wonders of Iceland”.

Open to the public.

■ Fitness for daily life: We will be conducting fitness tests for anyone 50 and over on Thursday April 23 from 9am -2pm. This is a valuable tool for individual use to get a comparison of how you measure up to others of your age, nationwide (Bozemanites are usually very good!). MSU students will be helping conduct the tests so it should go quite quickly. Plan on about 45 minutes. Sign up at the front desk for a time slot and plan to arrive a few minutes early to get checked in. The Stepping On Balance Class filled up quickly for Spring. This is a 7 week course that will help with balance and coordination. Please leave your name and number to be contacted for a later class. We still have ongoing classes in aerobics, weight training, yoga, tai chi, balance and core. Come and try out classes at any time.

■ Yellowstone Trails & Tales by Sandra Mortimer (being presented by Elaine & Dale Smith). Thursday April 16 at 1:00pm. Message from Dale Smith: “Eminent photographer and our good friend, producer and narrator Sandra Mortimer team up to follow our guides – a charming playful River Otter family. Watch as they live and encounter wildlife through the four seasons of survival in the Yellowstone back country”.

■ Region Travel: Scandinavia – First stop Sweden. We have covered the 50 states.

Now let’s explore places you have traveled.

For the next 6 months we will celebrate the Scandinavia region (country by country). Join us Thursday April 16 as we see how many folks have traveled to Sweden. If you have visited this country, lunch is on us!

■ Movie Afternoon: “Unbroken”. Tuesday April

■ Thank You for participating in our Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoe Program! Each January, this program is an opportunity to enjoy Bozeman’s beautiful winter scenery with new & old friends. Thank you for joining us & hopefully next year Bozeman will have more snow! offer free services at our center on a monthly basis beginning Wednesday April 15 from 11:30am-1:30pm. Services include: clean & check, adjustments, batteries, repairs, & wax check. No sign up necessary.

■ Fresh Cinnamon Rolls on Friday April 10 at 9:30am for $1.25. We also have coffee & tea available. Join us!

■ Attention nurses! We would love to have your help at our monthly foot clinic service!

This is a great volunteer service to our senior population. The foot clinic is offered two Monday’s of each month. Spread the word!!! Please call Emily at 586-2421 with any questions.

■ Second Hand Rose Thrift Store: Our store is open for shopping from 10am-2pm, MondayFriday. We would also like your donations of clothes, household items, books, games, crafts, & more. Bring it to the senior center anytime between 8:30am-4:30pm, MondayFriday. Also, tell your friends to bring their items here, too. Thank You! ■ Volunteer Opportunity! Meals-on-Wheels is in need of volunteers to deliver meals in Bozeman. Volunteers are asked to deliver meals one day a week on a permanent basis or as a substitute on an as needed basis. Meals leave the Center at 10:30am; drivers are back in the Center by 12:00 noon. If you would like to volunteer, please call Sue, 586-2421.

and the Sight and Sound Theater, Presley’s Country Jubilee, Brett Family Show, Andy Williams Christmas Show featuring the Osmond brothers and the Lennon sisters, Shoji Tabuchi, and a fun new addition - a tram tour of Fantastic Caverns. Several meals included, too. Cost is $1999.00 per person, double occupancy. Get signed up today.

■ JACKPOT, NEVADA: April 22 - 24, 2015. Travel

by Karst Stage motorcoach, stay two nights at Barton’s Club 93 and spend as much time as you wish enjoying everything at Jackpot. Cost of the trip is $155.00 per person, double occupancy, $185.00 if you want to room alone.

Must be signed up by April 3, 2015.

■ Iceland trip. August 24 – Sept. 1, 2015: Fantastic trip to Iceland, a land and culture forged by fire and ice. You will see glaciers, mountains, waterfalls, and plunging fjords. Cost: $5549/person, double occupancy.

Get on the waiting list.

■ New England Fall Foliage. Sept. 29 – Oct. 5, 2015. Fly to Boston to begin a fantastic trip. Begin in the Green Mountain state of Vermont. On to Maine to the popular summer resort of Kennebunkport, visit the seaside village of Ogunquit. Also enjoy Cape Neddick Lighthouse. Cost of the trip is $2899.00 per person, double occupancy. To room alone: $3,399.00. Room for two!

■ Playmill Theatre in West Yellowstone.

The exciting “Mary Poppins” is showing on Wednesday May 27. And we have front row seats!!! Cost is $48.00/person. Call the center to sign up.

■ New Trip: “Mysteries of India”. February 18-March 3, 2016. Cost: $5359.00/person double occupancy. Itinerary can be found at the center’s front desk.

■ Day Trip to the Big Horn Canyon: Boat Ride & Dinner (in Billings that evening) on Tuesday July 28. Cost: $110.00/person.

Services: AARP Driver Safety Program. Wednesday June 3 from 12:30pm-5:00pm. The cost for this class is $25.00 for non AARP members and $15.00 for AARP members. Please bring your driver’s license and your AARP membership card and make checks payable to AARP. Call the Center, 586-2421 to have your name put on the list.

■ Sign Language Class. Each Tuesday at

1:30pm with Linda Zupan. Learn to talk with your hands! Linda makes learning a new language fun and interesting. Cost: $5.00/class.

■ New Trip: Branson, Missouri, Ozark Mountain Christmas: December 3 – 7, 2015. A mix of world class entertainment and Holiday Spirit will make this trip very special. Trip features entertainment by George Dyer, excellent male vocalist, Jonah

Blood Profiles. Wednesday May 13 from 8am10am. The Medical Lab will be at the Bozeman Senior Center on Wednesday May 13 to conduct blood work. Prices vary. Call the center to make an appointment.

Computer Assistance with Jack, Paul, Jay, & Molly. Please sign up for one-on-one instruction with these wonderful volunteers. Call 586-2421

April, 2015

Bozeman April Events Schedule to set up an appointment or to receive more information. Please note: You must be a member of the senior center and purchase a monthly computer card.

Medical Equipment is available for those over the age of 50. Items such as walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs/benches, crutches, etc. can be out on loan to you in time of need.

Forgetters & Friends. This group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1pm at the center. A comforting way to learn more about coping with Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementia’s.

Caregiver Support Group. This support group meets at Spring Creek Inn the 2nd Thursday at noon & 4th Thursday at 5:30pm. Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be physically and emotionally demanding. This support group will provide help and hope to families of those with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia.

Social: Pancake Supper & Bingo! Monday April 20 at 5:30pm. Pancake Supper is $3.50, and is served at 5:30pm. Bingo to follow with Cash prizes.

Creative Writing group! Tuesday’s at 10:00am.

Be sure to join the fun of writing your life story or writing creatively.

Oil Painting: Monday April 6 & 20 at 1:00pm with instructor May Mace. For more information contact Emily, 586-2421.

Cribbage Players! Join this fun group on Tuesday’s at 1:00pm. Experience welcome, but not necessary! Interested in playing, but do not know how? This group would love to teach you.

Pinochle. Thursdays at 1:00pm in the center’s Rec Room.

April Book Club will meet on Monday April 20 at 10:30am. This month’s book is titled Imago by Connie Myslik-McFadden. Picked your copy up at the Bozeman Senior Center. Ask for Emily.

The Red Hat ladies will meet at Chinatown on Tuesday April 14 at 11:30am. Order from the menu.

Ongoing Activities: Mondays: 8:30am Strong Women, 9:00am Gentle Aerobics, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 11:30am Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 2:00 Arthritis Fitness.

Tuesdays: 9:15am Aerobics Combo, 10:15am Tai Chi, 11:30am Gentle Tai Chi, 12:30 Strong Women/Men, 2:00 Arthritis Exercise.

Wednesdays: 8:30am Strong Women, 9:00 Silver Sneakers, 10:00 Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 1:00pm Balance, 1:30pm Yoga Stretch.

Thursdays: 9:00 Yoga, 10:15am Tai Chi, 11:30am Gentle Tai Chi, 12:30 Strong Women/Men, 2:00 Arthritis Exercise.

Fridays: 8:30am Strong Women, 9:00am Silver Sneakers, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 11:30am Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 2:00 Arthritis Exercise.

Foot Clinic by appointment call 586-2421 (3rd and 4th Mondays each month) Free blood pressure checks are done every Wednesday from 11:30am until 1:00pm

Social Activities Tuesdays and Thursdays Bingo at 1:00pm.

Woodworkers shop members only 8:30am-4:00pm.

Woodworkers Meeting 1st Wednesday of every month 10:00am Wood Carvers 9:30am Mondays Bridge Wednesday and Friday at 12:45pm.

Duplicate Bridge – Mondays 12:30pm.

Watercolor Painting – 9:30am Wednesdays Creative Writing – 10:00am Tuesdays Scrabble – 10:00am Thursday’s Pinochle – 1:00pm Thursdays Cribbage- 1:00pm Tuesday’s Pancake Supper and Bingo – 3rd Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. $3.50 Second Hand Rose Thrift Store Monday-Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm.

Educational Opportunities Computer Room – open 8:30am – 4:00pm members only Computer One-On-One Help by appointment, please call 586-2421

Nutrition Services Free Birthday Dinners celebrated on Wednesdays only!

Meals served in Center, Monday through Friday 12:00, Noon Meals-On-Wheels delivered Monday through Friday to home bound

Support Services Association for Blind Support Group – 2nd Thursday of each month at 1:30pm.

Forgetters & Friends – 2nd Wednesday at 1:00pm Caregiver Support Group-meets at Spring Creek Inn on the 2nd Thursday at noon & 4th Thursday at 5:30pm of each month. Please call Spring Creek Inn for more information, 586-0074 Gallatin Valley Multiple Sclerosis Self Help - 3rd Wednesday September-May at 3:00pm. Contact Gretchen at 624-6161 with any questions.

Widowers Support Group. 1st & 3rd Friday of each month at 10:30am. Please call 570-6354 for more information.

Bozeman Senior Center 807 North Tracy, 586-2421 Email: judy_srctr@ bresnan.net Executive Director Email: emily_srctr@bresnan.net Associate Director www.montanaseniorcenter.org

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APRIL Menu 1-Toss Salad, Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Brussel Sprouts, Brownie

2 - 4 Bean Salad, Chicken Fried Steak,

Hash Browns, Diced Carrots, Cookie

3 - Jell-O, Taco Salad Bar, Rice, Corn/ Peppers, Ice Cream

6 - Fruit, Crab Cakes, Noodles, Squash, Pudding

7 - Coleslaw, Pork Chops, Roasted Potatoes, Veggies, Cake

8 - Soup, Baked Cod, Rice, Stewed Tomatoes, Banana Bread

9 - Fruit Salad, Baked Ham, Scallop

Potatoes, Green Beans, Blondies

10 - Cinnamon Rolls. Cottage Cheese, Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Baby Carrots, Apple Crisp

13 - Beets, Chicken Stir Fry, Egg Rolls, Ice Cream

14 - Pea Salad, Baked Ham, Macaroni/ Cheese, Corn, Cobbler

15 - Carrot Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Cake

16 - Scandinavia Day. Coleslaw, Swedish Meatballs, Potatoes, Ginger Bread Pudding

17 - Jell-O/Fruit, Ham/Cheese Quiche, Tomatoes, Cookies

20 - Pancakes/Bingo. Mandarin/Oranges, Beef Stroganoff, Broccoli, Cookie

21 - Corn Salad, Chicken Fried Steak,

Hash Browns, Squash, Lemon Bars

22 - Soup, Grilled Ham/Cheese, Veggies, Cake

23 - Fruit, Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Brownies

24 - Beans, Hamburger w/ Lettuce,

Tomato, Pickles, Chips, Ice Cream

27 - Cottage Cheese, French Dip,

Roasted Potatoes, Pickle, Mousse

28 - Jell-O, Swiss Steak, Rice Green Beans, Peach Bars

29 - Toss Salad, Baked Chicken, Bakes Beans, Corn, Cake

30 - Broccoli, Baked Cod, Rice, Veggies, Brownies

Please make reservations for lunch so that we can have an adequate amount of food!

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April, 2015

RSVP

Southwest Montana

807 N. Tracy Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715 406-587-5444 ■ 206 South Main, Livingston, MT 59047 406-222-2281 ■ Margaret Mason, Director (mmason@rsvpmt.org) ■ Shannon Burke, Livingston Program Coordinator (livingston@rsvpmt.org) www.rsvpmt.org

RSVP of Gallatin County’s most recent volunteer opportunities:

Jessie Wilber Gallery @ The Emerson: Volunteers

cuddle and socialize. Only skill needed is your compassion and love of cats.

Ready to Rent Classes: HRDC Housing Department is

needed on Wednesday’s, Thursday’s, and Friday’s to greet people at the main desk, answer questions and keep track of the number of visitors.

Only requirement is enjoying people.

Museum of the Rockies: Variety of opportunities available,

offering a comprehensive curriculum for families and individuals who have rental barriers such as lack of or porr rental history, property upkeep, renter responsibilities, landlord/tenant communication and financial priorities.

Call or email Kate at 585-4856 or for more information.

Bozeman Symphony: In need of volunteer ushers for the March and April Symphony.

HRDC VITA Program: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program will begin at the end of January. Volunteers are needed to help with paperwork. Training is provided.

Galavan: Volunteers are needed to make reminder calls and confirm rides for the following day. Volunteer drivers are needed M-F 10-2.

Volunteers need a Commercial Driver’s License and Galavan will assist you in obtaining one.

Warming Center: Help those that are homeless stay warm.

Volunteers are needed for overnight shifts at the center. Training is provided.

Three Forks Food Bank: Volunteer needed on Mondays and/ or Thursday’s to help with administrative duties, including answer phones and questions, some paper and computer work. They will train.

Belgrade Senior Center: Meals on Wheels needs substitute

Habitat for Humanity Restore: Volunteers needed for general help, sorting donations and assisting customers at the Belgrade store.

Gallatin Rest Home: Volunteers wanted for visiting the residents, perhaps sharing your knowledge of a craft, playing cards, reading to a resident or use your musical talents to help entertain. Your compassion is the only requirement.

American Cancer Society-Road to Recovery: Volunteers needed to drive patients receiving treatments from their homes to the Hospital. No set schedules. Only skill needed is your compassion.

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital: Volunteers are needed at the Information Desks to greet people and give directions at the Atrium and by The Perk each day from 8am – Noon and Noon – 4pm.

Belgrade Meals on Wheels: Deliver meals M-F to seniors.

Senior Groceries – Gallatin Valley Food Bank: Deliver commodities to seniors in their homes once a month. Deliveries in Belgrade are especially needed.

drivers. Delivery times are before Noon Monday – Friday.

Bozeman Senior Center Foot Clinic: Retired or nearly

Befrienders: Befriend a senior; visit on a regular weekly basis. Your

retired nurses are urgently needed! Just 2 days a month either 4 or 8 hour shifts.

interests will be matched to a senior who needs companionship.

Help Center: A volunteer who is computer literate and interested in entering data into a social services database. Also volunteers needed to make phone calls to different agencies/programs to make sure database is up to date and make safety calls to home bound seniors.

RSVP of Park County

Currently has the following opportunities: Fall is on the way and RSVP has so many places for you to become involved in your community.

Livingston Health & Rehab: volunteers needed to help residents cut, paste, and put together St Patrick’s and Easter Day projects.

Meals on Wheels: always a has a need for substitute drivers to deliver meals to seniors in their homes.

Transportation: drivers are needed to help patients keep their

Sacks Thrift: Support the Help Center by volunteering at the thrift store. Volunteers needed for 2-3 hour shifts on any day (Monday – Saturday) 9:30am – 6:00pm in Bozeman and Belgrade locations.

Heart of the Valley: Cats are in need of volunteers to play, Big Brothers Big Sisters: Be a mentor and an encouraging role model for a child. Donate one hour a week of your time to enrich and make a difference in a boy or girl’s life. Also needed is a Community Program Mentor, who matches children and adults to find that perfect fit for both.

Mainstreeter Store is looking for someone who enjoys working with the public. Come help greet customers, ringing up purchases, labeling and hanging clothes and accepting donations. (You also get first pick at those donations).

City of Livingston has a need for volunteers to help with mailings and other work stations that do require standing and walking.

Doctor’s appointments. Some gas mileage assistance may be provided.

Fix-It- Brigade needs volunteers of all ages and skill levels to help

The Shane Center: would like volunteers to be the “gatekeeper”

with small home repairs such as mending a fence, cleaning up a yard, weatherization or something as simple as changing light bulbs. You will be helping seniors or veterans for a 2 hour or less task on your time schedule.

Shovel snow for a senior this winter and feel good about getting exercise while helping someone in need.

of the building on Tuesday’s or Friday’s, answering questions or show visitors around. There’s also a need for volunteers to do research on the old East Side School building itself. If you’re an organized person who would enjoy visiting with older teachers and students collecting stories and finding old pictures of them and the building itself, we have a need for you.

Livingston Health & Rehab: Activity volunteers needed weekends for bingo callers and movie showings, M-F 9-11 AM for coffee and reading the local news, Tues. & Thurs 7 PM movie night.

The Food Pantry and Loaves and Fishes has a need for volunteers who are concerned about helping hungry people by serving them and feeling good about yourself. Put your cooking skills to use and help feed the hungry.

Stafford Animal Shelter needs kindhearted people to

such as helping in the gift shop and more.

RSVP Handcrafters: Join this group of crafters in quilting, knitting, crocheting & embroidering to make items like hats for chemo patients, baby blankets & other hand made goods for our community.

Meet once a week (can work from home). Items are on sale in our store in the RSVP office at the Senior Center and the Farmers Market on Saturday’s until September 13th. They are also in need of yarn for their quilting, knitting and crocheting. You can drop the yarn off at the RSVP office which is located upstairs in the Bozeman Senior Center.

MSU Alumni Association: In need of volunteers to help with the decorations for MSU graduation and reunion weekend. Examples of the decorations will be provided.

American Red Cross: Two volunteer opportunities available.

Blood Drive Ambassador needed to welcome, greet, thank and provide overview for blood donors. Phone Team volunteers are needed to remind, recruit or thank blood donors. Excellent customer service skills needed.

Training will be provided. Flexible schedule.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentors: Make a difference in the life of a child by being a positive role model for only a few hours each week.

Use Your Skills and Interests: Your unique skills and interests are needed for a variety of ongoing and one-time events. Please call to find out how we can match you with exactly the right volunteer situation to meet your needs. You dream about what you’d like to do volunteering and RSVP can make it happen!!

Please call Debi at RSVP today at 587-5444 for more information on these and other opportunities or to learn more about becoming an RSVP volunteer. It’s fast, free and fun. socialize with the cats and kittens and walk the dogs. Come share your love with an affectionate and joyful animal.

Links for Learning: Spend one hour a week either Tues or Weds with a child after school helping with homework, reading or playing games. Ages from 1st to 5th grades.

RSVP Handcrafters: Meet once a week making new friends as you work on crocheted and knitted caps and scarves so every child at Head Start can be warm this winter. We are also making gifts for the prenatal classes. Come join in as we visit, laugh and work on Thursdays at 1 PM at the Senior Center.

Yellowstone Gateway Museum has an array of exciting projects in the making. Come learn about our local history. Your ancestors might even be in it.

RSVP has many one-time events, including mailings and fundraising events that require volunteers. It is a good opportunity to meet new people and see old friends while offering a helping hand.

Contact Deb Downs, RSVP Program Coordinator 111 So. 2nd St. Livingston, MT 59047 Phone (406) 222-2281 Email:livingston@rsvpmt.org