Prime - July 2014 by Bozeman Daily Chronicle

rime P July 2014 In this issue: Home Is Where the Dog Is pg. 3 Taking a Hike pg. 4 Finding Time To Travel pg. 10

July, 2014

Contents:

Tom Robinson: Home Is Where the Dog Is . . . . . . . Page 3 Taking A Hike. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Walking With Poles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Recipe Box: Fired Up About Grilling . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

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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 Participants in the Bozeman Senior Center hiking group stand in front of History Rock after their first hike of the season. Hikes continue through September. Photo by Erin Schattauer

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Home Is Where The Dog Is By TIFFANY JERRY

Tom Robinson walking with Duke the dog. Photo by Tiffany Jerry

alking along the path at Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter in Bozeman, Tom Robinson stops to let Duke, the small, brown dog he is walking, explore a scent he has picked up in the dirt. Duke sniffs the ground, wags his tail and the pair continues down the trail. Robinson, 88, said he has always loved dogs and has always been around them. Over

the years he has owned a variety of dogs including Chows, English Setters, Labradors and German Shepherds. “Dogs have always meant a lot to me,” Robinson said. Although his last dog died about five years ago, Robinson’s involvement with canines has yet to cease. Robinson volunteers at Heart of the Valley three to four times each week, walking shelter dogs. Robinson said he began volunteering at the shelter seven

years ago, at the suggestion of his daughter. “After my wife died, my daughter said, ‘you’ve got to get doing something,’” Robinson said. “I’d never thought of it, but she brought me out here and wham, it clicked.”

dog, Robinson said he enjoys walking the same one for as long as he can because it gives him a chance to get to know the dog. “Sometimes I walk a dog until they’re adopted,” Robinson said. “That’s a good deal.”

Robinson walks any dog that needs to get out - big or small - and estimates that over the years he has walked approximately 40-50 different dogs at Heart of the Valley.

For Robinson, it can be tough at times to get to know a dog and then see it leave, but he knows finding a good home is the best scenario for the dog.

Although he will walk any

(continued on page 9)

“You get to know the dog and

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Taking A Hike

By ERIN SCHATTAUER

Participants in the Bozeman Senior Center hiking group on the trail for History Rock. Photo by Erin Schattauer

n a recent sunny Tuesday morning, 17 seniors laced up their hiking boots and sneakers, hitched bear spray to their hips and hit the trail. The hike was the first of the season for the hiking club at the Bozeman Senior Center. The group heads out on local trails once each week throughout the summer to get some exercise, breathe in the

fresh air and visit with their peers. For their first hike, the group trekked almost two miles to History Rock in Hyalite Canyon. “We’re a team. We’re here for some fresh air,” said Tim Linn who was leading the hike that day. “It keeps us young at heart.” Linn has been involved with the hiking group for four

or five years. Before heading out that day, he gave the group a rundown of the plan, informed them that they should always carry bear spray and had them introduce themselves to the group. Once at the trail, Linn led the group through a meadow and forest and up a slight grade before ending at the large sandstone History Rock, which is decorated with carvings made by visitors over

the years. They paused long enough to eat cookies, which were provided by the Senior Center, and snap a few photos in front of the rock. “We hike for cookies,” one man joked as they were being handed out back at the Senior Center before the group loaded into vehicles and left for the trailhead. The participants range in age (continued on page 13)

Walking With Poles

July, 2014

By ERIN SCHATTAUER

Whether hiking up a mountain or working to improve day-to-day stability, walking poles can be used for a variety of reasons. While they may seem simple to use, certified fitness instructor Cheryl Bartholomew of Seniors ‘N Sync Fitness said there is a proper way to use walking poles to get maximum benefits. “It can be an assistive tool, but it can also be an aerobic tool,” Bartholomew said. One basic tip for getting started is to first select the proper poles. Bartholomew suggests trying out a few different sets to decide what fits the user’s needs. While poles can range in cost from around $30 to more than $100, Bartholomew suggests getting a set

that fits your needs, not just the cheapest. “It’s an investment in your health,” she said. “It’s worth the investment in a good set of poles.” Some features Bartholomew suggests paying attention to are hand grips to ensure a comfortable hold, antishock spring action features that allow for give and a sturdy foot on the tips of the poles that allows for a proper rolling motion. Once th e poles are selected, they should be adjusted to the proper height for the user. Arms should be bent at a 90-degree angle. Bartholomew also suggests paying attention to posture. Stand tall, engage the core and roll heel to toe when walking. (continued on page 12)

Cheryl Bartholomew of Senior ‘N Sync demonstrates the proper way to use walking poles. Photo by Erin Schattauer

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Recipe Box

Fired Up About Grilling Grilling offers an easy, healthy method for cooking dinner By TIFFANY JERRY Grilled Potato Salad

ummer is finally here and residents across the Gallatin Valley are firing up their grills and taking advantage of the warmer weather to do their cooking outside. But besides not having to crank up the oven, adding more heat to an already warm house, are there any other real advantages to cooking outdoors? According to Lindsay Kordick, a registered dietitian and ACSM Health Fitness Specialist in Bozeman, not only can leaving the oven off to grill outside help keep the house cooler, but grilling requires less clean up and is a lighter cooking method since no additional fats or oils are usually necessary. Although many people associ-

Pepitas Shrimp Skewers Recipes and photos courtesy of Lindsay Kordick; from her blog; Eighty Twenty www.eat8020.com

ate grilling with hamburgers and hot dogs, Kordick said vegetables and fruits may also be cooked on the grill. “Grilling vegetables can help bring out their sweetness, making many more enjoyable than when other methods are used,” Kordick said. “Additionally, grilled fruit is a lighter summer dessert that requires very little prep time.” To help achieve successful grilling, Kordick recommends using an oil spray on the grill when cooking fish or chicken, or rubbing oil onto the heated grates with a paper towel held with tongs, prior to grilling meat or vegetables such as mushrooms and eggplant. Kordick also recommends using a meat

thermometer to ensure that meat has reached the correct temperature. “It’s always a good idea to use a meat thermometer when cooking, especially if you are unfamiliar with grilling,” Kordick said. “Most meats should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees to ensure safe consumption. Beef steaks should reach a temperature of 145 degrees. You should also be careful of bacterial cross-contamination, especially when using marinades or sauces that are commonly used when grilling.” Two recipes that Kordick recommends trying on the grill this summer are her grilled potato salad and pepitas shrimp skewers.

“This grilled potato salad is a great alternative to a typical higher-calorie version,” Kordick said. “It’s a great picnic choice since it can be served warm or at room temperature.”

Lindsay Kordick has been a registered dietician with Bozeman Deaconess Hospital for nearly four years. She is also an ACSM Health Fitness Specialist and writes a blog featuring recipes based on her 80/20 principle - eating wholesome, healthy meals 80 percent of the time and indulging a bit 20 percent of the time.

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Grilled Potato Salad

Pepitas Shrimp Skewers

4 red potatoes, sliced into 1â&#x20AC;? pieces

~50 shrimp, peeled, de-veined, tail-on

4 yellow potatoes, sliced into 1â&#x20AC;? pieces

1 medium Anaheim chile, roasted, peeled and

2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped

seeded (see below)

coarsely

1/4 cup roasted pepitas

1 cup baby arugula leaves, chopped

1 large garlic clove, pressed and minced

Serves 6

1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives, halved 1/2 cup banana pepper rings 1 Tbsp capers 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes 1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes 1 tsp ground mustard 1/2 tsp salt Fresh ground black pepper

Place potato slices into a medium bowl. Drizzle with 1 Tbsp olive oil and toss to coat. Place slices onto a medium-high heated grill. Grill potatoes for ~4 minutes on each side, until grill marks appear. When slices are cooked, remove from heat and allow to cool. Whisk together vinegar, remaining olive oil, parsley, red pepper flakes, ground mustard, salt and pepper. Stir in pepper rings, chopped tomatoes, olives and arugula. Set aside. When potatoes have cooled, cut each slice into quarters and gently fold chunks into vinegar mixture. Serve immediately! Nutrition Info per 1/2 cup serving: 147 calories, 5.5 g fat, 4 g

Serves 6

1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp salt 1/2 cup Canola oil 2 Tbsp cup red wine vinegar 3 tablespoons grated cotija cheese (or shredded Parmesan) 1 small bunch cilantro, stemmed 1 1/2 cups lowfat yogurt Place Anaheim chile on a grill and cook until charred on all sides (rotate throughout cooking), ~ 10 minutes. Allow to cool. Peel off skin and cut off top of chile. Remove seeds with fingers and slice flesh. Place all ingredients except cilantro, yogurt and shrimp in a blender or food processor. Blend about 10 seconds, then add cilantro little by little until blended smooth (reserve some cilantro for garnish if desired). Place yogurt in a medium stainless steel bowl and mix with a wire whip until smooth. Add the blended ingredients and mix thoroughly. Add shrimp to mixture. Refrigerate at least 3 hours. 20 minutes prior to cooking, soak bamboo skewers in water (to prevent burning). Preheat grill. Skewer 5-6 shrimp on each stick. Cook over medium heat until done (~10-15 minutes). Nutrition Info per 2 Tbsp pepitas dressing/ marinade: 101 calories, 6 g fat, 3 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates

protein, 26 g carbohydrates,

Nutrition Info per 8-9 shrimp: 55 calories, 1 g fat, 11.5 g protein, 0 g carbohydrate, 1

3.5 g fiber

07mg cholesterol

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Health Matters

I want to start running. How do I get started

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s with any exercise, Kylee Seifert, a certified personal trainer at Main Street Fitness, said anyone thinking about taking up running should visit the doctor first. “Each individual may have something that they specifically are dealing with,” Seifert said. “It is best that they seek advice from a doctor before starting a running program.” With doctor approval, the next step is simply to start running, taking into consideration any special instructions the doctor may have offered. Seifert recommends starting out slowly and stopping along the way to stretch.

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“Start out slowly to loosen up the muscles, ligaments and joints and to rev up your heart rate,” Seifert said. “At that point you may want to stop and do some dynamic stretches.” Seifert recommends stretches such as dynamic lunges or a walking quad stretch and stretching through the ankles as well.

Seifert recommends being well hydrated before starting any run and wearing good running shoes that will support joints, arches and ligaments. “It’s best to visit a sporting goods store and talk to an employee about what shoe might be best for you,” Seifert said. “It would also be wise to visit with a podiatrist.” As for additional running gear, Seifert said it may vary, depending on the individual. “It you are running long distances, a running belt with small water bottles would be great,” Seifert said. “You also might want to get a watch that can track your pace and distance.” For those who may be interested in running a race this summer, Seifert suggests working with a personal trainer to prepare. “Get with a trainer to do an assessment,” Seifert said. “They can put together a progressive training and eating plan.”

One advantage of running is that it can be done outside or inside on a treadmill and Seifert said either one is fine.

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“It’s actually easier on your joints to run, jog, or speed walk on gravel versus pavement and even the treadmill,” she said. “Sometimes the treadmill can be a little aggressive on joints, if the joints are weak to start with. Weather permitting, I advise seniors to find a softer ground to start on. Even a high school or college track has a nice give.”

Kylee Seifert has worked as a personal trainer for three years.

Home Is Where The Dog Is they get to know you, so when they leave, sometimes that’s a real disappointment,” Robinson said. “But it’s nice they get adopted because that’s what we’re all here for.” In addition to being there for the dogs, Robinson said he enjoys volunteering at Heart of the Valley because of the people and because “it’s good for you mentally and physically.” “It’s just good therapy,” Robinson said. “Mentally, it’s good being associated with the dogs and being a part of this organization. Working with people

like this, that’s just a big one. You can’t say enough about the people here. And it’s good exercise. It’s just good all the way around.” Amanda Davidson, development assistant at Heart of the Valley, said Robinson even walks dogs during the winter, sporting a pair of Yaktrax and extra layers of clothing. Robinson, who was in the Army from 1944-1946, said he is used to cold temperatures. “When you’re in the infantry, there are no real accommodations,” Robinson said. “You’re

just subject to that weather and you get used to it. Getting a little ice and snow never bothered me.” Davidson said she first met Robinson four years ago when she started working at the shelter. “He was walking dogs then and he is walking dogs now,” she said. According to Davidson, Robinson is one of more than 200 volunteers at Heart of the Valley. By walking dogs, she said Robinson is helping to make them more adoptable. “Tom makes a huge differ-

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ence,” Davidson said. “I see him every week and every week I am happy to see him. He puts a smile on my face and he puts a smile on every staff member’s face.” Turning to Tom during one of his recent visits to Heart of the Valley, Davidson tells him one of the things she remembers him saying to her a few years ago. “I remember you told me, ‘home is where the dog is,’” Davidson said. “You were absolutely right.”

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Finding Time to Travel and give back to the community By ERIN SCHATTAUER

ay Gant has been a traveler all his life.

Having moved around with his family as a child, later when he was in the Navy and for work as an adult, Gant has lived many places. But when given the choice of where to live during retirement, he and his wife Nancy landed in Bozeman. “When it came time to retire, I wanted to come back to the mountains. I grew up in the mountains in Telluride,” Gant said. Wanting to be close to Nancy’s family in Big Timber, Bozeman seemed like a good fit for the Gants and it has been, Ray said. “We came to Bozeman. We settled down. We love it,” he said. Since moving to Bozeman nine years ago, the Gants have been active in the community. Ray, 73, is on the board of directors at the Bozeman Senior Center, delivers meals for Meals on Wheels, sets up the rest stop doughnut and coffee station that is a fundraiser for Meals on Wheels and performs a variety of other volunteer duties, oftentimes filling in anywhere help is needed. “We’re involved in quite a few things here,” Gant said one morning as he sat in the cafeteria area of the Bozeman Senior Center. His standing commitments include Monday afternoons at Bozeman Deaconess Hospital where he mans the

Bozeman Senior Center volunteer Ray Gant spends his time with a variety of programs. Photo by Erin Schattauer

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reception desk, Tuesdays helping out around the senior center and Fridays in the winter months delivering for Meals on Wheels. While Gant spends a lot of his time volunteering to help others, he also finds time for his friends. During the summer months, he and Nancy are part of a group that goes camping on the weekends. This summer they have already gone to Lewis and Clark Caverns and were planning trips to Canyon Ferry and Georgetown Lakes. “It seems like the calendar’s full a lot of the time,” he said. Gant was never one to sit still.

When it came time to retire, I wanted to come back to the mountains. communications business, he didn’t spend all of his life in one place. He and his family moved around the country while he worked to places like Atlanta and Omaha. “We took the attitude that wherever we live we’d be happy, and we are,” Gant said. “We’ve made a commitment to be happy, my wife and I both, to be happy wherever we live. We grow where we’re planted.”

After high school he joined Before retirement, Gant’s calthe Navy. endar was full with work. He “I saw the world there,” Gant traveled about four days each said, adding that he got to vis- week. The rest of his time was it some of his favorite places usually spent with the couple’s while in the Navy, including two children. Australia and New Zealand. When it came time to retire, After his service, he returned he and Nancy settled in Bozehome. man, a place that was close “I came back and decided to her family and in the mounI needed to go to college,” tains that Ray missed from his Gant said. “I was the first one childhood. in my family to have gotten “We wanted to get involved a college degree. I was very in a community. We just didn’t proud of that.” know exactly where. As my Gant went to work for a tele- wife says, I can’t slow down. communications company I need to keep moving. So we and moved to Denver. While started to look around at ophe spent his career in the tele- portunities where we could be

“I don’t got a lot of time for people that complain,” he added. “I like doers. I like people that do things and that are happy. If I can help them be happy then that’s good.”

involved and make a contri- In his desire to give back to bution. I think that was a big the community, Gant has found numerous opportunities thing,” Gant said. to help others. Since moving to Bozeman, “There’s an awful lot of opGant has found happiness in portunity at the senior center. helping others. He fondly reThere’s a lot of opportunity members once volunteering at at the hospital. If you look the hospital when a woman around, there’s opportunity going for cancer treatment everywhere,” he said. needed help with her two chilHis adoration for the senior dren. Gant watched the boys center is obvious. and “it was the most reward“I’m just a minion here. The ing thing.” facility provides so much for Another fond memory was the elderly people,” he said. when he volunteered to help “It’s just a refreshing thing to first year medical students see the people take advanwho needed experience in- tage of this wonderful facility terviewing patients. Gant and and what the facility does for his wife sat down and allowed them.” the students to ask them quesWhile Gant has found a place tions for practice. to put down roots and a com“It was just wonderful to see munity to contribute to, he the bright students that were still satisfies the itch to travel. there and their enthusiasm There’s at least one place he for what they were doing,” still wants to get to. he said.

“I’ve been to all states but Alaska,” he said. “I want to For Gant and his wife, giving take my motorhome and drive back is a way of life. up there, and my wife says no “Life has been good to both of way…but that is on our to do us, and I think we need to pay list to go up to Alaska,” Gant said with a smile. back some,” he said.

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Walking With Poles Continued from page 5

Walking with poles uses the upper and lower body, develops core strength, strengthens bones in both the upper and lower body and lessens the impact to the hips, knees and feet, she said.

Beckett said she uses poles that have tips like feet that roll smoothly with her as she walks.

She said pole walking is especially beneficial to people who used to run or participate in other activities that are tough on the knees and joints.

Bartholomew works with the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department, teaching classes for seniors, including two walking pole classes: Pace Setters Pole Walking for Fitness and Pole Walking for Stability and Mobility.

“You want to stay active but you need the support,” she said.

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It’s also beneficial to people who have fallen into a fitness routine. She said it’s good for people to get out of their comfort zones in order to stay fit. Barbara Beckett who participates in one of Bartholomew’s fitness classes said she walked with poles when she lived in Colorado but never had any instruction. Once she learned more about using walking poles, she noticed a difference in her posture.

“You get into a kind of swing of it,” she said.

The first engages and strengthens the core muscles, improves balance and coordination and focuses on good posture for an aerobic workout. The second also uses walking poles to increase balance and improve core strength. It focuses more on developing stability through seated and standing postures. To learn more about pole walking classes with the city of Bozeman call the Parks and Recreation Department at 582-2290 or visit www.bozeman.net/recreation.

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Taking A Hike Contnued from page 4

and experience. Some who came to the group’s first hike were novices, while others were experienced, long-time hikers. “I like it because I like to be out of doors and breathing well and to be in nature,” Alice Weis said. Weis spends her summers in Bozeman. She’s in Kansas the rest of the year. “I don’t like walking in circles,” she added. Julie Wagner and David Reynolds, both of Bozeman, were among the 17 who made the trek to History Rock. Both have been hiking since they were children. “It’s wonderful exercise,” Reynolds said. “Beehive Basin is my absolute total favorite hike. It’s so close to town and wild and high,” Wagner said, adding that she also enjoys seeing “tons of flowers” along the way. “When we’re not hiking, we’re gardening,” Wagner added. One woman used an old ski pole as a trekking pole to help navigate the terrain. The group builds up to longer, more difficult hikes as the season progresses. All hikes are scheduled for Tuesday morn-

ings. Participants can meet at the Bozeman Senior Center at 8:30 a.m. or at the trailhead. In July, the group plans to tackle Truman Gulch Trail, Middle Cottonwood, Stone Creek Trail, Emerald Lake Trail and Bear Canyon Trail. In August, the hiking group will venture up Sourdough Canyon, Lick Creek Trail, Fairy Lake and Kirk Hill. The hiking season stretches through September with Hyalite Creek Trail, Ross Pass Trail, Bridger Bowl Trails and Triple Tree Trail. The last trek of the season is scheduled for Sept. 30 where they will hike behind a participant’s house and finish up with a potluck dinner. With the exception of some all-day hikes, most hikes end in time to return to the Senior Center by lunch. Participants must be over age 20 and they are asked to leave dogs at home. For those who want a less strenuous activity, the Bozeman Senior Center also hosts a walking program that meets at the center on Thursday mornings. Pamphlets about both the hiking and walking programs are available at the Bozeman Senior Center.

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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 come to eat and play, or just to eat, or just to play (at about 12:30). On Wednesdays at 1:00, 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 2012 are $10.00, which covers our operating budget. ■ On the first and third Sundays of each month, we open the Center from 1:00 to 5:00 for

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

tuesdays

thursdays

JUN 24 - Soup and Salad

JUN 26 - Breakfast Burritos

jul 1 - Pork Roast

jul 3 - Hamburgers & Hot Dogs

jul 8 - Ham & Scalloped Potatoes

jul 10 - Pork Chops

jul 15 - Reuben Sandwiches

jul 17 - Spaghetti

jul 22 - Tuna Casserole

jul 24 - Polish Sausage

jul 29 - Hamburger Pie

jul 31 - BBQ Ribs

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Manhattan Senior Center Park County Senior Center ■ Important Dates: Pinochle is played every Tuesday & Thursday after lunch

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

■ What happening at the Manhattan Senior Center: The Manhattan Senior Center

serves dinner every Tuesday & Thursday. Please call 284-6501 before 10am 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

rental. This can be used for anniversaries, birthdays, wedding receptions, and family reunions. ■ Rental Fees: $35 Hall Rental, $50 Kitchen & Hall Rental, $25 Cleaning Deposit refund-

■ Meals on Wheels, Angel Line and the Retired Senior Volunteer Program all

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

operate out of our building. Meals on Wheels serves a daily weekday meal at the Center and delivers hot meals all over Park County. $3.50 for seniors, $5.50 non seniors.

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

■ PCSC runs the Fix-It Brigade, a free program that organizes volunteers to assist

selections–406-284-6501. A $3.50 per person donation is suggested for individuals

seniors with small home repairs and fix-it projects so taht they can safely remain in their homes longer.

over age 60, $6.00 for persons under age 60.

■ FREE medical equipment lending program.

P.O. Box 5 • Manhattan, MT 59741

■ Bridge & Pinochle groups, Foot Clinic, BINGO Tuesdays, Arthritis Exercise Pro-

Hollowtop Senior Citizens ■ Serving Harrison, Pony, Norris, & Surrounding areas

grams, Movie Mondays ■ Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group, Hearing Aid Assistance, Field Trips,

Music & Much More! ■ Hall Rental available for events

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 & after ■ Lending Library, Medical Equipment Lending Room ■ Bus to Butte & Bozeman on Week 1, 2, & 3 • NEW Bus Driver Pat Gooding • 685-3448

Pony, MT 59747 • 685-3323 • 685-3494

Monday’s &Wednesday’s

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Bozeman Lions CLuB Drop off your prescription and non-prescription eye glasses and dark glasses, as well as hearing aids and cell phones in the collection boxes 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

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Belgrade Senior Center

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The Belgrade Senior Center will be closed Friday, July 4th for Independence Day. Frozen meals will be delivered on Thursday, July 3rd for those that receive Meals-On-Wheels. If you have any questions, please feel free to call 388-4711. ■ Fourth of July Dinner: Thursday, July 3rd, 12:00 Noon - Join us in celebration of Independence Day and the Declaration of Independence which has become our nation’s most cherished symbol of liberty. ■ Elder Abuse Education: Monday, July 7TH, 11:30 a.m.Heather from 1st Interstate Bank will be here to discuss issues surrounding elder abuse. Please come and find out what can be done on this subject. ■ WII BOWLING TOURNAMENT: MONDAY, JULY 21, 12:30 P.M. Come and join Shannon & JoAnn for an afternoon of great fun! We will have two teams competing for the grand prize. ■ LADDER GOLF – Thursday, July 17, 12:30 P.M. - Come and have some fun and let’s form teams for this event. ■ Check out the NEW SPECIAL DAYS FOR JULY: Thursday, July 3rd - WEAR PATRIOTIC COLORS. WEDNESDAY, JULY 9TH – BRING A FRIEND TO LUNCH DAY AND ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 23RD - WEAR YOUR FAVORITE HAT DAY. ■ Red Rockers Luncheon: Tuesday, July 8th, 11:30 a.m. – Enjoy lunch at the Applebee’s in

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

Bozeman and have fun with other gals each month during the Red Rockers monthly outings. All new members are welcome. Call 3884711 for more information or to sign up. ■ WALKING PROGRAM - Tuesday July 1, 9:00 a.m. – (SUNDANCE TRAIL) - Meet at the Belgrade Senior Center to carpool to Sundance Trail, which is on the south side of Bozeman between 3rd Ave. and Goldenstein Lane. ■ Tuesday, July 15th, 9:00 a.m. – (Bozeman Historic Main St. & Tour Pioneer Museum Walk) Meet at the Belgrade Senior Center to carpool to Bozeman. We will begin at 317 W. Main Street (Old Gallatin County jail) now the Pioneer Museum. ■ Tuesday, July 29th – 9:00 a.m. – Story Mill Spur Trail – 2 mile round trip, level, take North Wallace Street to East Tamarack Street. Turn right and park alongside the road. Trail begins on the north side of the railroad tracks. ■ Powell County Lunch: Monday, July 21th, 12:00 Noon – If you were born in Powell County and are a member of the Belgrade Senior Center, we would like to invite you to join us for a free lunch. Call 388-4711 to get your name on our lunch list. ■ “Big Buck Bingo”: Wednesday, July 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 – 1:00 p.m. Bring $$’s and play Bingo to win more money. Cards are $1 each, which is split for the five games played; Blackout is $1/card, winner takes all! We will be playing 5 games and then a blackout game.

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■ Birthday Celebration: Thursday, July 17th, 12:00 Noon - Any Belgrade Senior Member celebrating a birthday in July will receive a free meal. Come and share your special day and have your picture taken for our birthday picture board. ■ BAKE & CINNAMON ROLL SALE: Thursday, July 17th, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. - Come and purchase some homemade goodies and freshly baked cinnamon rolls. ■ NeedleAires: The group is taking July and August off, but will resume again in September. ■ FREE MASSAGE - Tuesday, July 8 and 22 – 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Please call to sign up for a relaxing foot or chair massage by Peggy Byrde. Peggy is back and ready to give you a great massage. ■ Spaghetti Dinner: Friday, July 11th, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Bring your family to the Belgrade Senior Center on the 2nd Friday of each month for a spaghetti dinner complete with a salad, garlic bread and a dessert for only $6.00 a person, kids under 8 only $3.50. The spaghetti dinner is open to the public and walk-ins are always welcome! PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN All YOU-CAN-EAT MEAL! ■ Monthly Board Meeting: Monday, July 28rd, 1:00 p.m. ■ Shrimp/Fish Fry: Friday, July 18th, 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. Cost is $10.00 per person

and Children 8 and under $5.00. PLEASE NOTE THE PRICE CHANGE. ■ GREETING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS – Don’t pay $4.00 for that special greeting card! The Belgrade Senior Center has a card for every occasion at a fraction of the price. Cards are on sale now for 25 cents each which include birthday, anniversary, get well, sympathy, etc… ■ Our Library is open – The Belgrade Senior Center library is open 5 days per week from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. - Choose from a wide variety of books and authors including paper back, hard back and vintage books. Open to the public. Come and check out our new bookcases built by the Belgrade High School work shop. EDUCATIONAL Services BOB ROSS OIL PAINTING CLASS – Monday, July 14, 12:45 -5:00 p.m. - Don Dixon teaches the class offering a different picture every month. (the picture is on display at the senior center) Cost for the class is $45 or $65 if you purchase the supplies from him. PLEASE CALL THE SENIOR CENTER TO SIGN-UP FOR THIS CLASS. Support Services Hearing Aid Maintenance 1st Tuesday of the month, during a full week Blood Pressure Checks Tuesday, July 8th, 12:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10th, & 24th 12:30p.m. Wednesday, July 16th, 12:30 p.m.

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Belgrade July Events Schedule Ongoing Activities & Services Massage (Free) Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Call to make appointment

july Menu 1 - Baked Salmon, Baked Potato 2 - Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas &

Refried Beans 3 - Wear Patriotic Colors Day -4th of July Dinner- Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Potato Salad Walking Program – Tuesdays – 4 - CLOSED 9:00 a.m. 7 - Baked Potato Bar & Chili Bingo – Wednesday – 1:00 p.m. 8 - BBQ Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese Hand & Foot Canasta – Tuesday – 9 - Bring a Friend to Lunch -Chicken Fried 9:00 a.m. Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy Clogging – Tuesday – 3:30 p.m.. 10 - Seafood Salad & Chicken Salad, Horse Shoes – Thursdays – 9:30 a.m. 11 - Meatloaf with Gravy, Mashed Potatoes Pinochle/Card Games - Thursdays - 14 - Bratwurst/Sauerkraut and Tater Tots 9:00 a.m. – Fridays – 12:30 p.m. 15 - Roast Beef/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes Blood Pressure Checks – 1st 16 - Ham Potato Casserole Tuesday, 2nd Thursday, 3rd & 4th 17 - Birthday Celebration – Pork Roast/ Wednesday – 12:30 p.m. Gravy Mashed Potatoes Cinnamon Roll & Bake Sale – 3rd 18 - Taco Salad Bar, Corn Chips Thursday - 11:00 – 1:00 p.m. 21 - Powell County Day – Roasted Chicken, Spaghetti Dinner – 2nd Friday – Cheese/Garlic Mashed Potatoes 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 22 - Beef Tips/Mushrooms and Shrimp / Fish Fry – 3rd Friday Egg Noodles 5:00-7:00 p.m. 23 - Wear Your Favorite Hat -Turkey/Gravy & Mashed Potatoes Nutrition Program Congregate Meals at center Monday 24 - Lasagna, Garlic Bread through Friday, 12:00 Noon 25 - Clam Chowder & Egg Salad Sandwich 28 - French Bread Pizza Meals-on-Wheels delivered Monday through Friday to homebound 29 - Liver, Bacon & Onions, individuals Hash Browns/Gravy 30 - Baked Cod, Rice Pilaf Frozen Meals available for pickup at center Monday through Friday. 31 - Roast Pork Loin/Gravy, Call 388-4711 Mashed Potatoes Exercise & Strength Training - Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

FREE Birthday Dinner Celebrations on Thursdays during the month of your birthday if you are a member of the Belgrade Senior Center.

Note: All meals include Salad & Dessert Bar, Roll & Drink

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Bozeman Senior Center The Center will be closed on Friday July 4 for the Independence Holiday. ■ Celebrate Independence Day! Wednesday, July 2 at noon, we will be having a 4th of July BBQ, with BBQ Ribs & all the fixin’s & entertainment by The Gallatin Valley Accordion Ensemble! We will recognize those of you who came from a family that immigrated through Ellis Island and celebrate the journey it took to become an U.S. citizen! Also feel free to bring family photos to share with us if you can. ■ Our center is looking for retired nurses (or current nurses!) who are interested in helping at our monthly foot clinic. This is a great service to our senior population. The foot clinic is offered two Monday’s of each month. Please call 586-2421 with any questions. ■ The following groups are taking a summer break and will resume in September: Woodworker monthly meetings, Monday evening Pancakes/Bingo, and the Forgetters & Friends. However, Forgetters & Friends will meet for summer potlucks. Please call Mardella at 587-0076 for picnic plans & location. ■ Canada Day! Tuesday, July 1 at noon. Are you a native of Canada? If so, we would like for you to share with us what “Oh Canada Day” means to you. If you were born in Canada, lunch is on us! Please sign up in advance if you would like to attend, 586-2421. ■ Summertime Malts. Wednesday July 16 at 12:45. Come & enjoy a delicious Malt, on us! ■ Twin Day. Wednesday July 16 at noon. Have you ever accidently worn the same color shirt as your friend? Now, we would like for you do this on purpose! This will be a fun day of dressing identical to a (or friends!). Get creative! Please sign up for lunch in advance. ■ “Show Arthritis Who’s Boss!” Walk with Ease Program. This class will be led by an instructor certified through the Arthritis Foundation. Benefits for participants include motivation, walk safety, improvements in flexibility, stamina, strength, and decreased pain. The class starts June 19th and will run 9 weeks on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am. Registration deadline is June 13th. For more information or registration please call 586-2421. ■ The Hiking Program: Summer is in full swing! Join us each Tuesday until the end of September at 8:30am for an outdoor adventure with the Hiking Program. You can then carpool to the trail site! A few hikes include South Cottonwood Creek, Stone Creek Trail, Triple Tree Trail, and Emerald Lake Trail. A complete schedule is available at the Senior Center front desk. ■ The Walking Program: Each Thursday morning at 8:45am meet us at the Senior Center ready to go on a fun

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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)

walk. Again you can car pool to the trail. A few walks include East Gallatin River Trail, Chris Boyd/Highland Ridge Trail, & Grotto Falls. This program continues through September. ■ Movie Afternoon: Tuesday July 15 at 1:00pm. Join us the watch the film “12 Years a Slave”. This a compelling true story of pre-Civil War United States. Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. The Movie takes place in the center’s Rec Room. Popcorn provided! ■ State Day: New Hampshire. Tuesday, July 22 at noon. Are your roots in New Hampshire? If you were born or ever lived in New Hampshire, we will treat you to lunch on this day! We will also share fun facts. ■ Portraits in Oil. We are looking for anyone who is interested in joining the Portraits in Oil Class. An on-going class meets from 9am-12pm on Friday mornings. If you are interested in learning portraits in oil, a second class will begin. Please call the center if you are interested in taking this class (586-2421). ■ Golf Lessons will be offered through Bridger Creek Golf Course. The schedule is as follows: (Thursday mornings) August 28, September 4, 11, 18, & 25. Call the center (586-2421) to sign up. Cost: $70.00/person. ■ Reader’s Theatre Group: Geri-Actors. If you like to read and use your imagination, join the Readers Theatre group at the Senior Center—the Last Best Geri-Actors. Join us each Friday at 1:30. Join the fun—no acting experience necessary. ■ Second Hand Rose Thrift Store: Our store is open for shopping from 10am-2pm, Monday-Friday. 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, Monday-Friday. Also, tell your friends to bring their items here, too. Thank You! ■ New Trip! NEW ORLEANS HOLIDAY: Dec. 7 - 11, 2014. Stay 4 nights in the French Quarter. Includes a steamboat cruise on the Mississippi River, dinner at the New Orleans School of Cooking, a visit to Oak Alley Plantation, and the spectacular holiday Festival of Lights. Cost $1799.00 per person, double occupancy. Includes air fare, too.

ore trucks are filled with ore. Then to the mill where you will have a walking tour of the processing of the ore, and a very informative presentation on the whole mine operation. Following the tour we will go to Wheat Montana, for lunch, included in the cost of the trip. Cost: $45.00 per person. Limited to the first 25 people who sign up. ■ MYSTERY TRIP: Monday August 25, 2014. Yes, we are definitely having a fun MYSTERY trip for you this summer. You will leave the Center on a Karst Stage motor coach traveling to ______. Your lunch will be included. It will be a very fun day; get signed up right away. Only room for 40. Cost: $75.00/person. ■ BIGHORN CANYON BOATRIDE: Wednesday July 30 – Second Trip: Enjoy a very fun sunny summer day, scenic boat ride on a new boat, through the Big Horn Canyon, near Lovell, Wyoming. Beautiful scenery, great narrative by the boat captain. Then on to Billings for dinner in the evening. Cost is $105.00 per person. Room for 45. ■ Butte Trip: Trolley ride through the history of Butte, and up to the Lady of the Rockies: Wednesday July 23, 2014. Enjoy a wonderful day in Butte. The Butte Trolley will take you on an excellent narrated tour of many of the historical highlights of Butte. Then after lunch at Sparky’s Garage, it’s off for a bus ride up to the top of the mountain to the foot of the Lady of the Rockies. Enjoy the amazing views overlooking the city of Butte; see the Lady up close, the chapel, and all the memorial trees planted in the area. Cost of the trip: $80.00 (includes lunch). ■ Two Day Trip to Ft. Benton, Havre, and Great Falls: August 12-13, 2014. Travel by Karst Stage motorcoach to Ft. Benton “The Birthplace of Montana” and of course, to see Shep, the faithful dog. You will spend the night at the Best Western Motel in Havre, see Ft. Assinibone, and the Havre Underground. Then on to Great Falls to see the Interpretive Center and Giant Springs. Cost will be in the next newsletter. Cost: $235.00/person, double occupancy (includes motel). ■ Caregiver Support Group. This support group meets at Spring Creek Inn the 2nd & 4th Thursday at 4pm. 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.

■ JACKPOT TRIP: SEPT. 24-26, 2014: Save your dollars and get signed up to enjoy a fun Jackpot trip. Stay at Barton’s Club 93. Travel on Karst Stage motorcoach. Cost: $155.00 per person, double occupancy.

■ Books: We welcome your books! Please clean out your book supply and bring us previously enjoyed and gently used books. Book donations are accepted Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm.

■ GOLDEN SUNLIGHT MINE TOUR: Tuesday July 15th. Travel on a Karst Stage mini coach, to Whitehall to tour the Golden Sunlight Mine. You will have the opportunity to go down in the mining area where all the huge

■ Meals-on-Wheels Needs Volunteers! Meals-onWheels 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

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Bozeman July Events Schedule 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.

Services:

Computer Assistance with Jack, Paul, Jay, Molly, Andrew Merwin, & Sanrda 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 an appointment/more information. 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. Driver Refresher Class: AARP Driver Safety Program. Call the Center at 586-2421 to sign up for the next class on Wednesday October 22.

Social: Pancakes/Bingo will resume in September. Have a wonderful summer! 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 July 7 & Monday July 21 with instructor May Mace. The time to meet is 1:00pm. For more information contact Emily, 586-2421. Cribbage Players! Tuesday’s at 1:00pm. Book Club discussion will be Monday July 21 at 10:30am. For more information about the book club please contact Emily at 586.2421.

Also, the Book Club will not meet in August. Please come by on or after August 18 to pick up the book for September! Thank you. The Red Hat ladies will not meet in July. Stay tuned for the August meeting place!

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, 12:30pm 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, 1:30 Stretching, 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 8:30am4:00pm.

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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 Tuesdaysz 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 - now meets at Spring Creek Inn on the 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month beginning at 4:00pm. 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. 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

July Menu 1 - 4 Bean Salad, Manicotti/Spinach, Bread Sticks, Blonde Brownies 2 - Independence Day Dinner. Coleslaw, BBQ Ribs, Bake Beans, Potato Salad, Watermelon 3 - Applesauce, Pork Chops, Roasted Potatoes, Veggies, Spice Cake 4 - Center Closed. Holiday! 7 - Spinach Salad, Meatloaf, Baked Potatoes, Green Beans, Tapioca Pudding 8 - Pickled Beets, Cobb Salad, Garlic Rolls, Brownie 9 - Fresh Fruit, Pork Loin, Sweet Potatoes, Asparagus, Cheesecake 10 - Cucumber Salad, Baked Cod, Rice Pilaf, Veggies, Lemon Pie 11 - Cinnamon Rolls. Peaches, Taco Salad Bar, Corn/Peppers, Corn Bread, White Cake 14 - Pears, Chicken Stir Fry, Egg Rolls, Ice Cream 15 - Green Salad, Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Broccoli, Lemon Cake 16 - Malts at 12:45. Spinach Salad, Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Apple Pie 17 - Pea Salad, Chicken Parmesan, Bread Stick, Roasted Veggies, Cherry Cobbler 18-Jell-O/Fruit, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Cookie 21 - Cottage Cheese/Pineapple, BBQ Chicken, Potato Wedge, Cream Corn, Chocolate Pudding 22 - New Hampshire State Day. Clam Chowder, Glazed Pork Loin, Squash, Baked Potato, Maple Dessert 23 - Fresh Fruit, Chicken Caesar Salad, Bread Sticks, Strawberry Shortcake 24 - Deviled Eggs, Ham, Scallop Potatoes, Asparagus, Cherry Pie 25 - Grapefruit/Oranges, Baked Cod, Rice Pilaf, Veggies, Sorbet 28 - Diced Peaches, Cobb Salad, Bread Sticks, Ice Cream 29 - Green Salad, Chicken Enchiladas, Corn/Peppers, Black Beans, Butterscotch Pudding 30 - Cantaloupe Slices, Roast Beef, Baked Potato, Glazed Carrots, Cream Cheese Peach Bar 31 - Applesauce, Pork Chop, Stuffing, Mac & Cheese, Peas, Biscuit, Carrot Cake Please make reservations for lunch so that we can have an adequate amount of food!

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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

Help Center: A volunteer who is computer literate and

Volunteers need a Commercial Driver’s License and Galavan

Museum of the Rockies: Variety of opportunities

interested in entering data into a social services database. It

will assist you in obtaining one.

available.

Belgrade Meals on Wheels: Deliver meals M-F to

RSVP Handcrafters: Join this group of crafters in

seniors.

quilting, knitting, crocheting & embroidering to make items

Sweet Pea Festival: Volunteers will be needed in July

Senior Groceries – Gallatin Valley Food

like hats for chemo patients, baby blankets & other hand made

to sell merchandise and tickets prior to the event.

Bank: Deliver commodities to seniors in their homes once a

goods for our community. Meet once a week (can work from

Gallatin Valley Food Bank: Summer lunch

month. Deliveries in Belgrade are especially needed.

home).

program needs volunteers for a variety of duties.

Bozeman Senior Center Foot Clinic: Retired

American Red Cross: Two volunteer opportunities

Habitat for Humanity Restore: Volunteers

or nearly retired nurses are urgently needed! Just 2 days a

available. Blood Drive Ambassador needed to welcome,

month either 4 or 8 hour shifts.

greet, thank and provide overview for blood donors. Phone

also may entail making phone calls to different agencies/ programs to make sure database is up to date.

needed for general help, sorting donations and assisting customers at the Belgrade store.

Sacks Thrift: Support the Help Center by volunteering

Gallatin Rest Home: Volunteers wanted for visiting

at the thrift store. Volunteers needed for 2-3 hour shifts on any

the residents, perhaps sharing your knowledge of a craft, or playing cards or reading to a resident. Your compassion is the

donors. Excellent customer service skills needed. Training will be provided. Flexible schedule.

day (Monday – Saturday) 9:30am – 6:00pm in Bozeman and Belgrade locations.

only requirement.

Belgrade Senior Center: Meals on Wheels needs

American Cancer Society-Road to

substitute drivers. Delivery times are before Noon Monday –

Recovery: Drivers needed for patients receiving

Friday.

treatments from their homes to the Hospital. No set schedules.

Team volunteers are needed to remind, recruit or thank blood

Befrienders: Befriend a senior; visit on a regular weekly

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

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital: Volunteers are

basis. Your interests will be matched to a senior who needs

you with exactly the right volunteer situation to meet your

needed at the Information Desk in the Atrium and by The Perk

companionship.

needs. You dream about what you’d like to do volunteering

Heart of the Valley: Cats are in need of volunteers to

and RSVP can make it happen!!

each day from 8am – Noon and Noon – 4pm.

Galavan: Volunteer drivers are needed M-F 10-2.

play and cuddle. Skills needed: compassion and love of cats. particularly for a couple of committed coordinators.

Spend a cool Quiet afternoon helping in the Livingston

The museums are getting ready for summer tourists

library as you help people find that special book.

and have several positions open for you to participate in. Both

Feeding the Hungry Even with the abundance of food as we

Yellowstone Gateway Museum and the Depot are looking for your

enter into our growing season there are families who need help. Find

help. An interesting way to interact with our visitors.

many opportunities to help in this area at the Food Pantry or Loaves

RSVP invites you to join us for a summer full of fun and friends as you

The Fly Fishing Federation has a variety of upcoming

and Fishes.

give to your community. Sound Interesting ? Call us at 222-2281

events .You can participate in one or several of these events and

DES is beginning a new project called “Map Your Neighborhood” .

projects. They need greeters, crafters, organizers and storytellers just

RSVP of Park County

Currently has the following opportunities: Livingston RSVP Office has a new address and office location: 111 South 2nd Street Livingston, MT 59047 Same phone number: 222-2281

Help record resources and those with special needs in the event of

to name a few. Aug-5-9, varied times.

an emergency. Only a block or two in your neighborhood will help

Western Sustainability needs volunteers once a month to

prepare our community to handle whatever may arise. We are looking

help sign up seniors for $50.00 of free produce at the Farmers Market.

We have many Mailings and one time events throughout the summer which are great ways to stay active, help your community and meet new people. Give us a call with your interest and we will match you up. You can call at 222-2281 or email at livingston@rsvpmt.org.

Contact RSVP at livingston@rsvpmt.org or call us at 222-2281. We’d love to meet you.