Prime - February 2015

rime P February 2015 In this issue: More Than Groceries pg. 3 Pool Party pg. 6 Weaving Her Way Through Retirement pg. 10

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Contents:

More Than Groceries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Chord Rustlers: Singing Valentines . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Pool Party. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Recipe Box: Lactose Intolerance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.

Senior Winter Olympics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Weaving Her Way Through Retirement . . . . . 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

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

Payment: Cash

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

Belgrade Senior Center

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

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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 Tamara Miller sits among a collection of books.

Photo by Tiffany Jerry Opposite Page Dan Gustafson, owner of Lee & Dad’s in Belgrade, stands in the produce aisle of his store. Photo by Hannah Stiff

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More Than Groceries

By HANNAH STIFF

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n the entryway of Lee and Dad’s grocery store in Belgrade, there are no less than 48 thank you cards hanging from the corkboards near the shopping carts.

Each card is from a different organization or individual impacted by Lee and Dad’s generosity. Some are addressed to the grocery store and some are addressed to owners Dan Gustafson and Jim McMilin.

“Thank you for your annual gift of $3,000 to Greater Gallatin United Way. Your loyalty and trust is as important to us as your gift.”

“Thank you so very much for your continued support

and donation of oranges for our Climb-a-Thon event at Amsterdam School! We appreciate all you do for our school and children.”

when he was in high school.

This year, the store turns 70. In that time, much about Belgrade has changed. Lee and Dad’s moved several times before settling in its “It takes a village to make a current location in the hub Roller Derby team successful of Belgrade. Throughout the and you’ve played a key role decades, the generosity rein assuring that local roller mained unchanged. derby continues to happen “We’re trying to support in the Gallatin Valley!” those who support us,” “Thank you so much for Gustafson said. “We get a your sponsorship and gen- lot of credit for doing stuff erous support of the first an- in the community. But there nual ZoeCare ‘stache dash! are a lot of people doing With your help, we raised stuff to make the community over $6,000 and had over great. I’d like to thank those people right along with us. I 100 participants.” don’t think it’s just us.”

The letters go on and on.

Gustafson is proud of the comGustafson started at Lee and munity he’s called home since Dad’s almost 50 years ago, he was two years old. In high

school, Gustafson fell in love with the girl who moved next door. This year they will celebrate 44 years of marriage.

Together Gustafson and his wife Deb have raised three children. All three attended Belgrade Schools.

Gustafson encouraged his kids to pursue their own dreams. He never pushed the family business on them.

Through high school, like hundreds of other teens through the years, Gustafson’s children worked at the store, bagging groceries, helping dad.

After high school, the children followed their own paths. Today, one is a psychologist, another a stay-at(Continued on page 12)

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Chord Rustlers to Deliver Singing Valentines Feb. 13-14

By TIFFANY JERRY

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his Valentine’s Day, members of the Chord Rustlers will once again travel around the Gallatin Valley to deliver singing Valentines.

According to Don Greer, vice president of marketing and public relations and an active member of the Chord Rustlers, the Valentines will be delivered both Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14 this year.

Typically the Valentines are offered only on Valentine’s Day, but because the holiday falls on a Saturday this year, Greer said the group decided to add an extra day. Valentines will be delivered from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday and from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday.

“It is a lot of singing,” Greer said.

One quartet of the Chord Rustlers delivering a singing Valentine. Photo courtesy of the Chord Rustlers.

Anyone can order a singing Valentine and Greer said the quartets will travel just about anywhere in the area - homes, businesses, restaurants, classrooms - to deliver two songs, a rose and a card for $45.

In addition to the singing Valentines, the Chord Rustlers are active throughout the year with rehearsals every Tuesday, tater pig sales during the summer at local events, and an annual show each spring.

The group also completed a “We sing sweetheart songs,” program, Real Men Sing, last Greer said. “We have some And though each quartet may year with local high school sweet ones.” deliver 15-18 Valentines in students that Greer expects will be ongoing.

Greer said one of his favorite one day, Greer said the recipiparts of delivering the singing ent response helps to keep the “We collaborated with the men’s choruses at the high Valentines is getting to see the performers energized. schools and had joint rehearsreaction of each recipient.

“It makes their day,” Greer als and then we put on a “People turn bright red and said of the recipients. “That’s show,” Greer said. “The idea they’re totally embarrassed,” one of the reasons why you is to encourage young men to he said. “Some people laugh end up having the energy to sing. It’s a lot of fun, but there’s because they know it’s a praca lot of really good things that tical joke or they know that do it so many times - you know happen when people start somebody’s getting back at that you’re delivering some- singing.” them for something. One of thing that people appreciate. the fun things is that you never It’s fun to deliver happiness.”

(Continued on page 13) know when you’re stepping into the middle of some conversation or story. Your job is just to be there and deliver the songs, but you can kind of pick up on the context sometimes.

It’s just a lot of fun. It’s a great way to say, ‘I love you.’”

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Pool Party W

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By HANNAH STIFF

The Young At Heart water aerobics group having a ball in the Eagle Mount pool. Photo by Hannah Stiff.

hile most people are sipping coffee or settling in at work at 8:30 on a Wednesday morning, a raucous group is hitting a beach ball around a pool like college students on spring break.

That’s the best part about Young at Heart, the members insist. It’s not only about water aerobics, it’s about making friends for life.

Suzie Michael, affectionately named the “social secretary” of the group, said each month the group celebrates birthdays with a breakfast after class at the Kountry Korner Cafe in Four Corners. For Christmas, the group held a luau-themed party at the cafe. The party, Michael said, was the perfect preparation for the Hawaii trip.

Loud cheers erupt when one person keeps the ball in the air after a tough pass. The group record is 579 straight beach ball passes. Despite the high bar, if someone lets the ball touch the water, no one is mad.

More laughter ensues and the Michael has been swimming group starts over. with the Young at Heart group This is the Young at Heart aquat- for 15 years. Like the rest of ics program at Eagle Mount. To- the group, Michael enjoys an day the group is six swimmers athletic activity that’s easy on strong. Normally there are 12- her joints and fun to do. The 15 participants in the water air at the Eagle Mount Aquataerobics class. But on Friday, ics Center is kept at a toasty Jan. 16, 14 Young at Heart 89 degrees, so no one gets regulars boarded planes for a chilly when they get in or out of the pool. trip to Hawaii together.

Instructor Pat Whitlock has been teaching the senior swim class for 35 years. She was the former Eagle Mount aquatics director until last year, when she decided to scale back and teach a few swim classes a day.

of falling,” Whitlock said.

Whitlock enjoys the camaraderie the group provides as much as her swimmers do. She helps spur a congenial class atmosphere with constant encouragement and singing.

“We’re past the age of judgment,” Whitlock said. “It’s just a very warm and social atmosphere here.”

The class itself is composed of exercises ranging from underwater running in place to core exercises on the wall and treading water with noodles. Each exercise is as hard or difficult as the swimmer can handle.

“The main thing is they can move in the water without fear

“The water resistance is a great workout.”

The water aerobics class is for anyone aged 50 or better. All abilities are welcome.

Young at Heart classes are held Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Each class lasts an hour and there are several classes available between 8 a.m. and noon.

There are three classes held Tuesday and Thursday with a special class at 1 p.m. for people with fibromyalgia.

For more information, visit eaglemount.org.

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Pistachio Butter Granola Bites

Recipe Box

Lactose Intolerance

By TIFFANY JERRY

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f you’ve ever heard someone say they are lactose intolerant, you probably know this means that they avoid eating or drinking dairy products.

But what exactly is lactose intolerance?

According to Lindsay Kordick, a registered dietitian and ACSM Health Fitness Specialist in Bozeman, lactose intolerance is the inability to digest lactose, a sugar found in milk and dairy products. She said symptoms of lactose intolerance are typically experienced within a short time of ingesting a higher lactose food and may include excessive gas, diarrhea, bloating, abdominal cramps, and occasionally, nausea and vomiting.

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

For those who are lactose intolerant, Kordick said there are good substitutes for milk that help provide calcium and vitamin D.

yogurt, are lower in lactose than foods like milk and ice cream and may be more easily tolerated by people who are lactose intolerant.

A plethora of lactose-free recipes are available in books, on the Internet, in magazines and more. Two recipes that Kordick recommends are her “Plant milk substitutes such as As for when symptoms of pistachio butter granola bites almond milk, soy milk, rice lactose intolerance first ap- and the dairy-free version of milk and coconut milk can be pear, Kordick said they may her apple pie fridge oats. used in place of cow’s milk,” come and go over a period Kordick said. “Many are forof time. tified with calcium and vitamin D. These products may “Lactose intolerance, or the be lower in calories and severity of it, may come and protein and you should read go throughout an individual’s the label carefully if you lifetime,” Kordick said. Some are looking to avoid added sweeteners. Calcium is also forms may become less sefound in many vegetables, vere with age, alternately, Lindsay Kordick has been a registered such as leafy greens. Mush- an individual may not expedietician with Bozeman Deaconess rience symptoms until later in rooms are a good source of Hospital for nearly four years. She is life. It is common that excesalso an ACSM Health Fitness Specialist vitamin D.” and writes a blog featuring recipes sive stress, such as illness or based on her 80/20 principle: eating wholesome, healthy meals 80 percent Kordick said some dairy hospitalization, may lead to of the time and indulging a bit, 20 products, such as cheese and symptoms as well.” percent of the time.

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Apple Pie Fridge Oats

Pistachio Butter Granola Bites

Apple Pie Fridge Oats (dairy-free option)

1 cup shelled pistachios

1/4 cup steel cut oats

Makes ~18

1/4 cup hot water 2 Tbsp honey 2 Tbsp coconut oil 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 1 Tbsp chia seeds

Serves 1

1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other milk if desired) 1 Tbsp chopped pecans

3/4 cup rolled oats

1/2 small apple, seeded and coarsely chopped

5 dried figs, chopped

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

Soak shelled pistachios in hot water for 30 minutes. Transfer nuts and water to a food processor and chop until smooth. Add coconut oil and honey. Continue to mix until a thick puree is formed. Add in coconut, chia seeds and oats. Mix until combined. Transfer to a bowl and fold in chopped figs.

Roll ~1 1/2 Tbsp of mixture into a tight ball. Place in a covered container in the refrigerator until ready to eat!

Nutrition Info per 1 ball: 105 calories, 6 g fat, 2.5 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber

Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or covered container. Shake well and place in refrigerator overnight. Enjoy in the morning!

Nutrition Info per 1 serving: 429 calories, 11 g fat (4.5 g monounsaturated fat, 4 g polyunsaturated fat), 12 g protein, 65 g carbohydrates, 11 g fiber

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Senior Winter Olympics

By HANNAH STIFF

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Some officials at last year’s Senior Winter Olympics. Photo courtesy of Kay Newman at Montana Senior Olympics.

comers are always welcome.

There are gold, silver and bronze medals awarded in That’s according to Da- various age groups. Race day vid Summerfield. At 67-years- registration is allowed. old, Summerfield has enjoyed participating in the Bridger Summerfield has been parRidge Run, hiking mountains ticipating in the Nordic skiand participating in the annu- ing since 1999. He wanted to al Montana Senior Olympic stay active in his semi-retirement. He also wanted to be Winter games. outdoors in a state known for On Feb. 28, Summerfield will its natural beauty. join other seniors (anyone over 45, for this event) for “It’s a lot more interesting that the Nordic skiing portion of going to a health club and getthe Senior Olympics. There ting on a treadmill,” Summerare four races total, a five field said. “Bohart is the most and 10-kilometer classic race scenic place in the world.” and a five and 10-kilometer Past Bridger Bowl, Bohart freestyle race.

Ranch is situated in the heart Race timer and organizer of the Rocky Mountain Range, Kay Newman said about 25 16 miles northeast of Bozempeople typically participate in an. The Nordic skiing portion the Nordic races. Many are of the Winter Senior Olympics repeat participants, but new- offers the chance for people he key to being fit is enjoying activity.

to get active without having to This summer will mark the pre-qualify for a race.

30th anniversary of the Montana Senior Olympics.

“You’re just tr ying to do the best you can and enjoy “Many athletes need an event it,” Summerfield said. “The to motivate them to maintain Nordic Senior Olympics are physical fitness, which is viso low key.” tal to everyone, especially those over the age of 50,” Between races, participants will mingle, swapping sto- Newman said. “There are ries and “talking about what not a lot of opportunities everyone has been doing all to do this, however, MSO serves as this motivation.” year,” Summerfield said.

After the races an “eat and brag” dinner is hosted at MacKenzie River Pizza. The meal is optional.

In March, a hockey tournament, also part of the Winter Senior Olympics, will take place at the Gallatin Valley Fairgrounds. Players must be 50 years or older to participate in the hockey games.

This year the summer Olympics will be held in Helena. Summer events include archery, basketball, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, pickleball, swimming, tennis, track and field and more.

For more information on Senior Olympics, visit montanaseniorolympics.org/ winter.html

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Weaving Her Way Through Retirement

By TIFFANY JERRY

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or Tamara Miller, it wasn’t a love of reading that originally led her to library school. In fact, at the time, Miller said she was not an avid reader. However, a chance meeting with the dean of the library school at the University of Kentucky sparked her interest in the field and the rest is history.

“I was a social worker and I went to the University of Kentucky to see about getting a graduate degree in social work,” Miller said. “While I was waiting for someone from social work, I got to talking with the dean of the

Tamara Miller posing with her loom. Photo by Tiffany Jerry.

library school and he was very persuasive. He really convinced me that librarianship was on the verge of a lot of change and that it was exciting and not the stereotype. The next thing I know, I’m in library school.”

“From then on, I have to say that I really thought that academic librarianship in particular was very rewarding,” Miller said. “Working with the students was just incredible.”

of lots of kinds of computer technology,” Miller said.

“That was really exciting to me.”

For the next 35 years, Miller worked in the academic library field doing everything from cataloging books on three by five cards, to entering digital data during the transition from cards to computers, to teaching people how to properly catalog large databases and creating an active learning center.

In addition to working with After completing her educa- students, Miller also enjoyed tion, Miller accepted her first the automation part of the academic library position at job.

Michigan State University in 1974. Though she had pre- “I was really interested in viously worked in public li- automation and the academbraries while putting herself ic libraries had much more through school, Miller said it active automation programs was at Michigan State Uni- at that time so there was the versity where she discovered opportunity to head up a sys- “The online catalogs you see that academic library work tems department and do the today were developed while best suited her. inaugural implementation I was working in libraries,”

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Miller said. “I’ve seen a lot of change.”

Following her initial job at Michigan State University, Miller worked in academic libraries including the University of Wisconsin-Madison library and the University of Tennessee library, where she was a specialist in library automation and computing.

Then in 2003, Miller and her husband, Mark, returned to Montana when she accepted the associate dean of libraries position at Montana State University in Bozeman.

Three years later, in 2006, Miller became the dean of libraries at MSU and she began working on a renovation project.

“I had the freedom to renovate the ground floor of the library into a learning commons designed with students in mind,” she said. “We saw huge increases in student use of the library physically.

They were already using it heavily electronically, but it now provided space for study. I think that transition of the library from a mausoleum for books to an active learning center is the thing that I’m most proud of over the period of time I was there.”

Then in 2011, after more than three decades of work in academic libraries, Miller

“I think that transition of the library from a mausoleum for books to an active learning center is the thing that I’m most proud of over the period of time I was there.” decided it was time to retire. She said Mark helped talk her into it so she would have time to pursue some of her other interests, including hand weaving.

“I have a large four-harness floor loom and a smaller 12-harness loom,” Miller said. “I weave everything from household linens to wearables. And I’m the vice president of the Bozeman Weaver’s Guild.”

Miller, who is completely self-taught, said she especially enjoys creating kitchen dish towels. She prefers to weave towels that can be used, rather than put on display.

“Functionality is important to me,” Miller said. “I like things that can be used. So making a dish towel that’s absorbent and will hold up to washing has been my challenge in the last year.”

Miller is also a Rotarian, a Montana ACLU board member and a reader and judge

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Miller will meet with the other members of the bookjudging panel in mid-February to select the winner.

Reflecting on her career as an academic librarian, Miller said one of her favorite parts was watching librarianship

for the Montana book award.

As a reader and judge, Miller reads numerous books each year that have been nominated by publishers. She said the books are either written

by Montana authors or are about Montana. She said the books vary in subject matter - “everything from a book on Montana state parks, to a field guide, to novels, to coffee table books, books of poetry, books of history, books that are collections of things.” - and she often has a list of 30 or more books to read.

change over the years from

“I never was one of those people who went into librarianship because I like to read, but in my retirement, I have discovered reading,” Miller said. “It’s a lot of books and you don’t get to pick the books - they get nominated and you have to read them. That’s been kind of different for me, not getting to pick the titles, but it’s just fascinating because the award covers all kinds of books.”

mitted to getting all kinds of

“a kind of false stereotype of a quiet, little lady with a bun saying, ‘shush.’”

“If you go up to MSU today, or any academic library, but especially MSU, and you meet the librarians there, you will find that they are a whole range of people who are interested in reading and helping people read and people who are technical geniuses, who are comresources out electronically.

They’re just wonderful.”

And as for her time at MSU, Miller said she was lucky.

“I am just extraordinarily lucky to have had the opportunity to be the dean of libraries here,” she said. “And I am maybe even luckier to be retired in Bozeman.”

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More Than Groceries continued from page 3.

home-mom and the third is a teacher. Gustafson is a proud grandfather to multiple grandchildren.

While “grandpa” is his preferred title, at the grocery store, his nametag reads “Dan, retiree in training.”

Gustafson would like to be retired one day, to spend more time with his growing family. But for now, he still does paperwork for the store. He’ll hop behind the line and ring customers up when the store gets busy.

He’ll bag groceries and Dan Gustafson helping in the check out line act as the official Lee and at Lee & Dads’s. Photo by Hannah Stiff. Dad’s greeter.

“Everyone jokes about the Wal-Mart greeter, I like being the Lee and Dad’s greeter,” Gustafson said.

“It’s fun to be doing something down on the floor. But things take me five times as long to do anybody else because I’m talking to people.

Good thing they don’t pay me by the hour.”

On a Wednesday afternoon, Gustafson sifts through old coupons to find one a patron is hoping to use. He greets countless other shoppers by name and inquires about the minutiae of their lives. For Gustafson, taking a vested interest in his pa-

trons’ lives is easy. He truly seems to want to know how they are doing.

As his roles change, Gustafson hopes to hang around, greeting people and being useful where he can. Lee and Dad’s will remain an integral community pillar.

“I have a lot of real good people working for me, so it’s not as critical I’m here,” Gustafson said.

“But I still enjoy the business. I enjoy the people.

As long as we own the business, I’ll be around.”

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Singing Valentines

continued from page 4.

Greer said the program helps to you don’t have to be good,” “create a space for young men Greer said. That’s maybe a misto come together as men and conception of the group. The do constructive things in a nice, idea is if you love to sing or you safe, developmental environ- want to learn how to sing, it’s the ment for gaining your voice.” group for you. We have people The Chord Rustlers also that are entry level and we have suppor t music education in people that are quite good.” the community.

Anyone interested in joining the “When we find out particular Chord Rustlers is invited to join needs, we really try to reach out the group during rehearsal at 7 and fulfill that need,” he said. p.m. every Tuesday at Grace Greer said the group, which has Bible Church in Bozeman. been in existence in Bozeman for four decades, always welcomes new members. The only requirement is that each member must love to sing.

“You have to love to sing, but

For more information about the group, or singing Valentines, visit chordrustlers.com.

To order a Valentine, contact any Chord Rustlers member or call 582-5194.

The Chord Rustlers delivering a singing Valentine at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport . Photo courtesy of the Chord Rustlers.

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■ 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.

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JAN 6 - Lasagna JAN 13 - Chicken Alfredo JAN 20 - Roast Beef JAN 27 - Tacos

JAN 7 - Ham & Scalloped JAN 8 - Pork Roast

Potatoes

JAN 14 - Beef Stew JAN 21 - Meatballs JAN 28 - Sweet & Sour Pork

JAN 15 - Chef Salad JAN 22 - Turkey & Noodles JAN 29 - Baked Chicken

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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.

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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.

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

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

Meals-on-Wheels will be delivered Friday, February 13th for the weekend and the Mondays/Holidays that we are closed. If you have any questions, please call 388-4711.

■ VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We currently need volunteers to deliver meals, set tables and assist with Saturday Bingo. Please call 388-4711 if you are interested.

■ AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Assistance: Thursdays, February 5 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 - February, 2, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 20, 23, 25, & 27 – 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 Yoga: Tuesdays at 9:00 a.m. - Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

- February 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24 & 27 – This yoga class is designed to rebuild strength and flexibility, and improve muscle tone, strength, and stamina.

Teaching us how to strengthen our 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 yoga 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 – February 2, 9 - 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. ■ AARP DRIVER’S SAFETY CLASS: Tuesday, February 3, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. – AARP will be offering a driver related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time as well as how to cope with aggressive drivers. Your insurance company may offer a discount on insurance rates with attendance in the class. Cost is $15/person for members and $20/person for non-members. Call 388-4711 to get your name on the list.

Pre-Registration is required.

■ “Big Buck Bingo”: Wednesdays – February 4, 11, 18, & 25 – 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.

■ Grandpa Kelly Birthday Dinner: Friday, February 6, 12:00 Noon – Come and celebrate Roy Kelly’s birthday today in honor of his memory! Buffy Rowden will be providing cake and root beer floats for everyone to celebrate Grandpa’s birthday.

■ 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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■ Red Rockers Luncheon: Tuesday, February 10, 11:30 a.m. (Kountry Korner Cafe) -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.

■ PRESIDENTS’ DAY DINNER: Thursday, February 12, 12:00 Noon - Let’s celebrate and recognize our US presidents by partaking in presidential trivia and games.

■ Valentine’s Day Dinner: Friday, February 13 – 12:00 Noon – Shake the dust off your red and white duds & call 388-4711 NOW to reserve a seat for a special dinner. Bring a picture of you and your sweetheart along with a short story of how you met.

Shawn Marie and love songs are on the agenda for entertainment.

Enjoy a delicious roast beef dinner, great friends, and more love and appreciation than you can handle!!!

■ Spaghetti Dinner: Friday, February 13, 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!

■ SATURDAY AFTERNOON BINGO : Every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the Month, February 14 & 28 – 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 will be determined by number of people playing Bingo. Snacks and refreshments will be served.

■ BOB ROSS OIL PAINTING CLASS: Monday, February 16, 12:45 – 5:00 p.m. - Don Dixon teaches the Bob Ross style of oil painting once per month.

The cost per individual is $45 or $65 if buying supplies directly from Don. All proceeds go to Don. YOU MUST SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME FOR THIS CLASS. ■ Birthday Celebration: Thursday, February 19, 12:00 Noon – Any Belgrade senior center member

celebrating a birthday during February is invited to participate in the birthday song and celebration! Lunch is on us!

■ Bake Sale: Thursday, February 19, 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 JoAnn at 388-4711.

■ Dementia 101: Thursday, February 19, 11:30 – 12:00 noon p.m. – Please join a representative from Spring Creek Inn sharing information about basic dementia.

■ Shrimp & Fish Fry: Friday, February 20, 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.

■ CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR GRANDPA: ROY KELLY: Saturday, February 21, 11:00 a.m. – Roy Kelly (Otherwise known as Grandpa) was a long time member of the Belgrade Senior Center. Grandpa attended the senior center on an almost daily basis, and never failed to make everyone smile. Roy is and will be greatly missed by staff and members of the senior center. Please join us for a celebration of life for Roy Kelly. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m. and lunch will be provided directly after the service.

There will be an open forum for all those who so loved Roy to share favorite stories and memories of him..

Support Services Blood Profiles – Tuesday, February 3, 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. – Medical Lab Services will be providing our quarterly cholesterol testing. Please call 388-4711 to make an appointment. 12 hours of fasting is required; you make take all medications as usual.

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Belgrade February Events Schedule Hearing Aid Cleanings/Repairs - Tuesday, February 3, 12:30 p.m. – Hearing aid professional provides repairs, adjustments and/or cleaning.

No appointment necessary.

Blood Pressure Checks – 1st & 3rd Tuesday and 2nd 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.

february Menu 2 – Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes/ gravy

3 – Rosemary chicken, roasted red potatoes

4 - Grilled ham & cheese and pasta salad 5 - Chili and baked potato bar 6 - Salmon loaf and rice pilaf 9 – Stuffed peppers and rice

Ongoing Activities and Services

10 – Tuna salad, stuffed tomato

Movement in Motion – Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

11 - Beef stroganoff on noodles

More Motion –Wednesday: 10:00 a.m.

12 – President’s Day Dinner - Stuffed pork

Balance & Beyond Yoga – Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. & Friday: 10:00 a.m.

Clogging – Tuesday: 3:30 p.m.

Bingo – Wednesday: 1:00 p.m.

Pinochle/Card Games – Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. – Fridays: 12:30 p.m.

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

Bake Sale – 3rd Thursday: 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Nutrition Program Congregate Meals at center Monday through Friday, 12:00 Noon Meals-on-Wheels delivered Monday through Friday to homebound individuals Frozen Meals available for pickup at center Monday through Friday - Call 3884711 FREE Birthday Dinner Celebrations on 3rd Thursdays during the month of your birthday

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

■ Have you seen our new website? A brand new website can be found at www. bozemanseniorcenter.org. Please check it out!

■ We are on Facebook! The Bozeman Senior Center now has a Facebook page! If you are on Facebook, be sure to ‘like’ & follow us! Find us by searching for Bozeman Senior Center.

■ Tax Aide Assistance: Schedule an appointment with one of our AARP Tax Aide Volunteers on Mondays (all day) or Saturday mornings, February-April 13. Appointments can be made by calling the Bozeman Senior Center at 586-2421.

■ Valentine’s Luncheon: Friday, February 13 at noon. Join us for a beautiful Valentine’s Day celebration! Please dress in your favorite red or pink outfit. Enjoy tasteful piano music by Bob Remer.

■ President’s Day Celebration! Tuesday February 17th at noon. Test your Presidential Trivia. Study up & join us for lunch & trivia!

Preview question: Prior to the Capitol Building in Washington DC, where were presidential inaugurations held? Find us on Facebook to see the answer!

■ Valentine’s Dance: Saturday February 14 at 7pm. This will be an exciting way to celebrate Valentine’s Day with that special someone or friends! Live country/western music will be performed by The Blue Spurs Band. Open to all ages. Cost is just $5.00/person. Light refreshments are served.

■ Hospice 101. Wednesday February 18 at 1pm. Please join Rocky Mountain Hospice as they present Hospice 101. An informative presentation covering the Medicare Hospice Benefit and what is provided to the hospice patient through the end of life.

■ Accordion Jam. Wednesday February 11 at 1:00pm-3:00pm. Please join the Gallatin Valley Accordion Ensemble as they host an (first ever!) Accordion Jam. Here is what you need to know to join: no accordion needed, bring your own accordion (if you own one), music provided, and anyone who enjoys accordion music is invited to attend! For more information, please contact Shirley at 5870854.

■ New Year Resolution: One month check-in!

Monday February 2 at noon. So often New Year Resolutions fall of their path of greatness.

Let us help you stick your goals! Join us for lunch as we help each other stay in tune with our 2015 goals.

■ Balance Seminar: with Dr. Flohr at Spine

& Sports Chiropractic. Tuesday February 10 from 10:30am-11:30am. Join Dr. Flohr as he

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enlightens us on the importance of balance, at every age & at every fitness level. Join Dr. Flohr as he enlightens us on the importance of balance, at every age & at every fitness level. He will discuss ways to improve balance, prevent injury, & decrease pain.

to learn? If you would like to play here at the Bozeman Senior Center and/or learn to play, please call Judy at 586-2421 to get your name on the interested list. We would like to start a regular group here at the Center.

■ Pottery with Jane. The first two Friday’s of each month! Jane, with JK Moyles Pottery, will provide an introduction to pottery class on Friday February 6 & 13 from 1:00pm-3:00pm.

The first session will cover hand building & the second session will cover glazing. The instructor provides 5lbs of clay, all necessary tools, glazes, & 2 hours of instruction/ assistance. The cost for both classes is $20.00.

Please pay in advance. If you are interested in this class, please call Emily at 586-2421. Space is limited to between 5 & 10 people. Deadline to sign up: Thursday February 5 at noon.

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.

■ Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoe Program 2015. The program provides an opportunity to enjoy Bozeman’s beautiful winter scenery with your peers. The Bozeman Senior Center XC Skiing/Snowshoe program is geared to relatively new and experienced skiers and snowshoers (some experience necessary)!

Each Tuesday morning at 9:00am we will meet at the Senior Center and car pool to various trails throughout the Bozeman area. The program begins on January 6 and ends the last Tuesday of March. If you have any questions, please contact Emily at 586-2421.

■ 2015 Winter Pedometer Program. Our vicarious walk this season will take us from the Atlantic coast of Canada & work our way inland through the Canadian National Park System. I hope you join us for a look at the history, diversity, & beauty of these areas. This pedometer program also includes lunches with a Canadian cuisine and videos of the parks. Prepare yourself to be inspired to get as many steps on your pedometers as you can.

A gentle reminder: start where you are, do what you can & enjoy the journey. Questions?

Contact Odessa.

■ Cinnamon Rolls. Friday February 13 at 9:30.

Fresh cinnamon rolls for just a $1.25.

■ State Day. Maryland! Thursday February 19 at noon. Enjoy a delicious lunch & learn more about the state of Maryland. If this is your native state or were ever a resident of Maryland, we will treat you to lunch. Please note the day change from the quarterly newsletter.

■ Movie Afternoon: “The Giver”. Tuesday February 10 at 1:00pm. Come to the Rec Room to watch “The Giver”; this movie is based on Lois Lowry’s beloved young adult novel of the same name, which was the winner the 1994 Newbery Medal.

■ Do you play Maj Jongg? Would you like

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■ Piggy Banks! Meals-on-Wheels Campaign.

Want to help the senior center but do not have time to donate for volunteering? Or maybe you already volunteer & are looking for more ways to contribute to the center? Pick up an empty piggy bank and fill it with your change! Once filled, bring it to us! Your piggy bank change will support our Meals-on-Wheels program.

We currently deliver meals to over 95 clients!

This is a great way to help our home-bound senior community. Thank you! Bring in a full piggy bank and we will treat you to lunch!

■ 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! ■ Beginning Bridge Lessons with Jack Stone.

Jack Stone will be teaching bridge lessons.

Dates & times TBA. Please call the senior center at 586-2421 to sign up if you are interested.

■ Meals-on-Wheels Needs Volunteers! Mealson-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.

■ Future Trip Possibilities: Croatia, India, & Sicily. Monday February 2 at 11am. Plan to come see slides on some new, exciting possible travel destinations through the Senior Center. Just come and enjoy some great slides of very interesting places.

■ 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.

■ Pacific Northwest: July 17, 2015. See the sights of Seattle and Victoria on Vancouver Island, Canada, and Leavenworth, Washington.

Highlights of the trip: Pikes Market, Boeing

Tour, Butchart Gardens, Bavarian Village in Leavenworth, and the Victoria Clipper Ferry Experience. Flight included. Cost: $2299.00 per person. Itinerary at Sr. Center front desk.

■ 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. Begin in the capital, Reykjavik, and then travel around to the north side of the island. Fantastic adventure including, if you wish, riding Icelandic horses, relaxing in geothermal pools, seeing puffins, and Gullfoss Falls, a stunning 100 ft. cascade. Cost: $5549/ person, double occupancy. Get on the waiting list.

■ NEW TRIP: 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. Visit a 50 acre, 600 ft. deep quarry, a traditional maple sugar house demonstration, the renowned Shelburne Museum, and a cruise on Lake Champlain. Go to Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory, too. Stay in the historic White Mountains of New Hampshire at the Mt. Washington Hotel, enjoy a train ride through the “Notch” aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad. Travel through the Lakes Region and enjoy a scenic cruise on Lake Winnipesaukee. Visit the Castle in the Clouds. On to Maine to the popular summer resort of Kennebunkport, visit the seaside village of Ogunquit. Also enjoy Cape Neddick Lighthouse. All along the way, enjoying the beautiful fall colors in yellows, oranges, and reds. Finish off this great trip with sightseeing in Boston before flying back home. Cost of the trip is $2899.00 per person, double occupancy. To room alone: $3,399.00.

■ Freeze Out Lake Day Trip: Wednesday March 25. Bus trip to Freeze Out Lake (north of Great Falls), to enjoy thousands and thousands of beautiful snow geese. Cost: $60/person.

Services: Blood Profiles. Wednesday February 11 from 8am-10am. The Medical Lab will be at the Bozeman Senior Center on Wednesday February 11 to conduct blood work. Prices vary. Call the center to make an appointment.

Computer Assistance with Jack, Paul, Jay, Molly, Andrew Merwin, & Sandra Merwin.

We are happy to have such great volunteers to assist with computer help to our senior community. Please sign up for one-on-one instruction with these wonderful volunteers.

Call 586-2421 for to set up an appointment or more information. Please note: You must be a member of the senior center and purchase a monthly computer card.

February, 2015

Bozeman February Events Schedule 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.

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

Social: Pancake Supper & Bingo! Monday February 23 at 5:30pm. Pancake Supper is $3.50, and is served at 5:30pm. Bingo to follow! 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: The oil painting class will meet on Monday February 2 & Monday February 23 with instructor May Mace. The time to meet is 1:00pm. 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.

Book Club discussion will meet on Monday February 9 at 10:30am. February’s book is titled “Ride the Jawbone” by Jim Moore. Author, Jim Moore will be in attendance at this book club meeting! Thank you Jim. The Red Hat ladies will meet on Wednesday February 18 at 11am at Firehouse Subs. Ladies will order from the menu. PLEASE NOTE: the time change of 30 minutes.

Ongoing Activities: Health and Exercise Program 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 8:30a.m. – 4p.m. 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 - Friday 12p.m.

Meals-On-Wheels delivered Monday - Friday to home bound

Support Services Association for Blind Support Group – Second Thursday of each month at 1:30p.m.

Forgetters and Friends – Second Wednesday at 1p.m.

Caregiver Support Group - now meets at Spring Creek Inn on the second and fourth Thursday of each month beginning at 4p.m. Please call Spring Creek Inn for more information, 586-0074 Gallatin Valley Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Third Wednesday of Sept. - May at 3p.m. Contact Gretchen at 624-6161 with any questions.

Bozeman Senior Center Travel Department Complete itineraries for each trip are available at the Senior Center front desk.

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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february Menu 2 - Check in: New Yr. Resolution. Cottage Cheese, Hamburger w/Tomato/ Lettuce, Baked Beans, Cookie 3 - Coleslaw, Chicken Pot Pie, Blueberry Cobbler 4 - Tomato Soup, Pork Chops, Baked Potato, Veggies, Lemon Cake 5 - 3-Bean Salad, Swiss Steak, Rice, Peas, Ice Cream 6 - Beets, Taco Salad Bar, Spanish Rice, Corn Bread, Sour Cream Bars 9 - Fruit, Chicken Fried Steak w/ Hash Browns, Corn, Sugar Pears w/ Maple Cream 10 - Carrot Salad, Baked Cod, Rice, Squash, Cupcakes 11 - Corn Chowder, Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Ice Cream 12 - Cranberry Salad, Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Brownies 13 - Cinnamon Rolls. Valentine’s Celebration. Fruit Salad, Baked Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Valentine Cake 16 - Holiday. Center Closed.

17 - President’s Day Luncheon. Peaches, Parmesan Chicken, Cauliflower, Bread Stick, Cookie 18 - Cream of Broccoli Soup, Roasted Pork, Carrots, Applesauce Cake 19 - Maryland State Day. Colelsaw, Crab Cakes, Veggies, Blondie 20 - Jell-O, Ham & Cheese Quiche, Corn, Muffin, Strawberry Shortcake 23 - Pancakes/Bingo. Mandarin Oranges w/ Grapefruit, Chicken Alfredo, Veggies, Ice Cream 24 - Broccoli Salad, Roast Beef w/ Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Cake 25 - Vegetable Soup, Chicken Stir Fry, Egg Roll, Butterscotch Bars 26 - Beets, Baked Cod, Rice, Veggies, Pound Cake 27 - Toss Salad, Beef Stew, Biscuit, Cake topped w/ fresh Blueberries Please make reservations for lunch so that we can have an adequate amount of food!

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Help Center: A volunteer who is computer literate and

Ready to Rent Classes: HRDC Housing Department is 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 5854856 or readytorent@thehrdc.org for more information.

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.

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 drivers. Delivery times are before Noon Monday – Friday.

Befrienders: Befriend a senior; visit on a regular weekly basis. Your interests will be matched to a senior who needs companionship.

Community Café: Brush up on your computer skills by volunteering 2-3 hours at beginning and end of the month entering computer data into Excel spreadsheets.

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.

Handcrafters: still has a need for donated fabric (a yard or more pieces) for projects for prenatal nursing classes which include nursing capes and baby care packages for new mothers.

HRDC VITA Program: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program will begin the end of January, training will be held on Jan 12th & 13th for tax preparers and greeters. Come put your accounting and office skills to use.

Transportation: drivers are always needed to help patients keep their Doctor’s appointments. Some gas mileage assistance may be provided.

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

Jessie Wilber Gallery @ The Emerson: Volunteers 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.

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.

Senior Groceries – Gallatin Valley Food Bank: Deliver commodities to seniors in their homes once a month.

Deliveries in Belgrade are especially needed.

Bozeman Senior Center Foot Clinic: Retired or nearly retired nurses are urgently needed! Just 2 days a month either 4 or 8 hour shifts.

Sacks Thrift: Support the Help Center by volunteering at 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.

Wanting to help others is the only requirement.

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.

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

The Food Pantry and Loaves and Fishes: has a need for volunteers who are concerned about helping hungry people by

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

Museum of the Rockies: Variety of opportunities available, 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.

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. 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 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 request 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