Prime - May 2015

rime P May 2015 In this issue: You’re A Good Man, Marvin Brown Older Americans Month Ready For A New Adventure

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Contents:

You’re a Good Man, Marvin Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 “Get Into The Act” for Older Americans Month. . . Page 4 MSU Golf Team Connects at Spring Creek Inn. . . . Page 5 Recipe Box: Living With Food Allergies . . . . . . . Page 6 Raised Bed Gardening . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8 Ready For A New Adventure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 10 AARP Smart Driver Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 13 Three Rivers Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 14 Park County Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Manhattan Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Hollowtop Senior Citizens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Belgrade Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 16 Bozeman Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 RSVP Volunteer Opportunities. . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20

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Bozeman Senior Center

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

Manhattan Senior Center

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

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Busses & tours Welcome

Bozeman, montana

2502 W. Main Street • 406.587.9323

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

Photo by Hannah Stiff.

Opposite Page Vivian Stiff sitting by her keyboard.

Photo by Tiffany Jerry.

You’re a Good Man,

Marvin Brown

By HANNAH STIFF

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ternoon, the Bel- lunch ser vers three years grade Alliance ago. Each Friday he arrives

Church is likely the busiest at the Belgrade Alliance place in town.

Church at 7:15 a.m. to preBelgrade

pare a homemade lunch for

High School students flood

the high school students.

through the church doors to

The menu rotates from slop-

More

than

200

receive a free meal served py joes, to spaghetti, tacos by dedicated volunteers. The and “Mar v’s mar velous mac eating frenzy lasts little more

and cheese.”

than a half hour.

“I do make a mean mac On a recent sunny Friday af- and cheese,” Brown says ternoon, Mar vin Brown and with a laugh. a handful of other servers prepare for the onslaught of hungr y high schoolers. On the menu: sloppy joes, nachos, grapes and a brownie for dessert.

For the bulk of his life, Brown worked 60-70 hour weeks.

The secret to his macaroni and cheese is what he adds, ham, celer y and onions. Brown grinds the extra ingredients up so fine the students don’t even know they’re being given extra protein and veggies.

Brown also volunteers at the Belgrade Senior Center. retirement after being inHe cooks for spaghetti feed jured on the job, Brown defundraisers. He washes dishcided his busy weeks were es on the busiest day, Thursfar from over. These days, day. He calls bingo twice a When he was forced into

he spends 25-30 hours a week volunteering.

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“Get Into The Act” for

Older Americans Month M

By HANNAH STIFF

ay is Older Americans Month. It is a time for the world to recognize the contributions of senior citizens around the globe. The month is celebrated with fairs, ceremonies and a speech from the President of the United States.

Gallatin County is celebrating Older Americans month in several ways. On May 16, the Gallatin County Council on Aging is hosting the first-ever “Senior Resources and Connections” fair at the Bozeman Senior Center, 807 N. Tracy.

The fair offers the public a free opportunity to learn about local, county and state resources for seniors.

There will be health and medical information, volunteer opportunities, wellness

and Recreation Department is offering Active Aging classes at a 50 percent disDarlene Falk, the president count. Participants must sign of the Gallatin County Coun- up for a full session during cil on Aging, said she’s not the month of May to receive sure how large the inaugural the discount. event will be, but the council hopes to host another fair in May 27 is National Senior the fall. Cheryl Bartholomew, Health and Fitness Day. To a senior fitness teacher who celebrate, seniors can enjoy is also a GCCOA member, any parks and recreation said she has heard there are classes free of charge. Many upward of 70 vendors who spring sports are already plan to participate in the con- under way. Badminton started in May. Anyone interestnections fair. ed in swatting a shuttlecock The “Senior Resources and can show up at Hope LutherConnections” expo runs from an Church, 2152 Graf St in 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May Bozeman, on Monday morn16. For more information, ings until May 18 for open call Kat at 388-2007. play sessions.

and summer on Friday mornings at the Southside Bozeman tennis courts at College and South 5th.

The theme of Older Americans Month is “Get into the Act.” To help spur physical activity, the Bozeman Parks

More fitness, wellness and activity programming is available at senior centers around Gallatin County.

booths, recreational opportunities and more.

Pickleball, a hybrid between tennis and badminton, is also being offered through Bozeman Parks and Rec this spring

Balance classes are held at the Story Mansion, 811 S. Willson Ave. The pole-walking group meets at the Gallatin Valley Mall on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 9 a.m. A strength and stretching class that combines yoga and Pilates techniques with seated, standing and mat work is hosted Monday and Wednesday afternoons at the Story Mansion.

A full list of programs and pricing is available on the Bozeman.net website.

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MSU Golf Team Connects at Spring Creek Inn

By Cindy Morris, Director of Community Relations Spring Creek Inn Bozeman

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he residents of Spring Creek Inn Memor y Care are enjoying their new friendships with the Montana State University women’s golf team.

According to executive director Michelle Baker, the team and its coach have been volunteering at Spring Creek Inn weekly during the school year since October 2014.

At Christmas, the golf team made stockings with each resident’s name on them to hang on doors. When the residents saw the stockings, their smiles were radiant.

The team just finished working on personalized placemats. They used photos to help tell each resident’s life stor y. The team put a great deal of effort into celebrating the uniqueness of each resident and his or her

background. The day the placemats were placed in front of the residents they couldn’t contain their pleasure. They began to tell their One of the placemats created by the MSU Golf Team for Spring Creek Inn own stories to those around residents. Photo courtesty of Cindy Morris. them. One gentleman asked to have it framed and hung tivities have been car ving community volunteer activipumpkins with residents, ties, with squads competon his wall. and ser ving holiday meals ing against one another “We hope guests and staff for the residents and their to see who can put in the will see the placemats and families. Spending time most hours. learn about something painting fingernails has re“Our relationship with they can use to star t a conally helped the team with Spring Creek gives us a versation with residents,” a better understanding of chance to give back,” Baker said. how to interact with someBasye said. “The girls never Activities director Stacia one with dementia. give me excuses about why Jensen said as the MSU team Team members are now they can’t make it. It’s fun gets to know Spring Creek planning to take residents to come.” and its residents, they have for walks in shopping As a way to give back to gained confidence and are malls. But true to their love beginning to seek out more the MSU women’s golf team, of personalization, first one-on-one activities.

Spring Creek Inn is helping they’re making personal to sponsor a golf tournament “I’ve heard quite a few say identification lanyards for to raise funds for the team. that’s what they really en- each resident to wear durIf you would like more inforing the outing. joy,” Jensen said. mation, call Spring Creek Coach Brittany Basye said MSU requires all sports Inn at 406-586-0074 and some of their favorite ac- teams to participate in ask for Cindy.

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Cold Chili Salad with Smokey Tomato Vinaigrette

Recipe Box

Living With Food Allergies

By TIFFANY JERRY

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here are many different types of food allergies. Foods such as nuts, wheat, eggs, shellfish and milk can cause an adverse reaction, making dining more complicated for those with food allergies.

But what exactly is a food allergy?

According to Lindsay Kordick, a registered dietitian and ACSM Health Fitness Specialist in Bozeman, a food allergy is an abnormal immune response to a food protein.

“An estimated 12 million Americans have a food

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

allergy,” Kordick said.

“Many present themselves within the first three years of someone’s life.”

out for determination of the cause and for treatment,” Kordick said. “An allergist can help to determine the exact cause of the reaction.

Unfor tunately, the only treatment for a food allergy is strict avoidance of that food.”

Kordick said the most common symptoms of a food allergy are wheezing or other respirator y distress, a skin rash, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach Kordick said caution cramping. should be taken in consuming processed foods and “Because a food allergy combination foods, and can be deadly, if you sus- that reading ingredient lapect that you or a family bels is essential for those member is experiencing who have food allergies. these symptoms in relation to ingestion of a food, that Many people with food alfood should be avoided lergies often wonder how and care should be sought theirs developed. Accord-

ing to Kordick, there may be a genetic connection to developing a food allergy, specifically in those who have a food allergy, asthma, or atopic dermatitis in their family.

“There may also be an environmental exposure connection, however research is not clear on the connection at this time,” she said.

Although

some

food

al-

lergies may be outgrown, such as soy, milk, wheat, and

eggs,

Kordick

others are not.

said

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Sweet Corn and Edamame Salad Cold Chili Salad with with Tzatziki Dressing Smokey Tomato Vinaigrette Serves 8-9

Vinaigrette 12 cherry or grape tomatoes, chopped 3 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1 1/2 Tbsp canola or other vegetable oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 1 tsp chili powder 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper (optional- to taste) 1/3 tsp ground cumin

“It is not known why some people outgrow these hypersensitivities and some do not,” Kordick said.

“Peanut, tree nut, fish, and shellfish allergies tend to be lifelong.”

Sweet Corn and Edamame Salad with Tzatziki Dressing Serves 2

3/4 tsp liquid smoke

2 tsp corn or canola oil

Salad

1/2 yellow onion, chopped

1 can no salt added kidney beans,

4 ears sweet corn, shucked and kernels cut from cobs 2 dashes of salt and ground black pepper 1 1/2 cups frozen shelled edamame 1 1/2 cups yellow cherry tomatoes, quartered 3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1/4 cup tzatziki dressing (see recipe below, which makes ~ 1 cup) Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Add corn and continue to sauté until softened, 4-5 minutes.

Sprinkle mixture with salt and pepper and stir in frozen edamame. Cook until heated through, then remove from heat.

Transfer mixture to a covered container in the refrigerator and allow to cool for 2-4 hours (or overnight).

Mix cooled corn mixture with chopped tomatoes, cilantro, and dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to serving.

Nutrition Info per 2/3 cup: 124 calories, 3.5 g fat, 7 g protein, 16 g carbohydrates, 3.5 g fiber

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.

Tzatziki 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tsp lemon zest 1/2 tsp fresh dill, chopped 1/4 tsp fresh thyme, chopped 1/2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 tsp salt For tzatziki: combine all ingredients in a food processor and mix until smooth.

Place in a covered glass container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

1/4 tsp garlic powder

drained and rinsed 1 can no salt added pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 can no salt added white beans, drained and rinsed 1 1/3 cup fresh chopped tomato 1/2 large yellow onion, chopped 1/2 sweet red bell pepper, seeded and chopped For vinaigrette: combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until combined.

For salad: combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Add vinaigrette and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 3-4 hours. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition info per 1/2 cup: 128 calories, 3 g fat, 7 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates, 6 g fiber

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Raised Bed Gardening

by JAN CASHMAN

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Jan Cashman has operated Cashman Nursery in Bozeman with her husband, Jerry, since 1975.

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Ready For A

New Adventure

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y her calculation, Mary Ellen Fitzgerald figures she has educated enough students to fill an entire town.

As a teacher in Montana for nearly 40 years, Fitzgerald said she taught “well over 5,000 students.”

“I’ve had a lot of kids that I’ve sent home at 4 o’clock in the afternoon,” she said.

Fitzgerald grew up in the Gallatin Valley and began her teaching career in Terry, Mont., following graduation from Mon-

By TIFFANY JERRY

Mary Ellen Fitzgerald in her home. Photo by Tiffany Jerry.

tana State College.

ers.”

As county superintendent of “That first year of teaching I Fitzgerald, who has a bach- schools, Fitzgerald helped to was 22 and I had seniors who elor’s degree in secondary edu- create a high school district in were 18,” Fitzgerald said. “I cation and two minors – English Big Sky, among many other tasks. According to Fitzgerald, was kind of rough on them.” and social studies – said she the creation of a high school After five years in Terry, Fitzger- taught English most of the time, district was probably one of the ald returned home to the Galla- but also taught social studies, most difficult tasks she took on tin Valley and began teaching ninth grade Montana history, as county superintendent. and even science for one year.

7th grade in Bozeman.

“There hadn’t been a high “I taught 7th grade for 32 ½ Then in 2002, Fitzgerald decid- school district created in the years,” Fitzgerald said. “I was ed to do something she had al- state in 40 years,” Fitzgerald at the Jr. High, then it became ways wanted to – run for county said. “There was a moratorium Chief Joseph Middle School, superintendent of schools. on it for years and years. Once and then I want to Sacajawea “One of my life goals was to do we created the district, I had Middle School when it was that,” she said. “I was elected to attach it to make it a K-12 district. It was a process. The built. I really liked the 7th grad- in November 2002.”

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school board and I worked together on that and then they set up the high school. I had nothing to do with the actual curriculum and the hiring of teachers, or anything like that, it was just the legal process of setting up the district.”

For Fitzgerald, one of the most rewarding aspects of being county superintendent of schools was working with the students, particularly the rural students.

“I was responsible for things like the county spelling bee and the declamation contest,” she said.

“I did rural graduation for the five little schools. I got to know the kids really well.”

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as county superintendent of schools, Fitzgerald retired last January. So far, she said she is “flunking retirement.”

“I’ve been in education for 50 years and I went to work every day and worked long, hard hours,” she said. “And then, on Jan. 5, I had no place to go.”

Currently, Fitzgerald said she is looking for a new job.

“Something just different,” she said. “Seventy-three sounds really old, but it is not when you’ve worked all your life.”

For now, she is keeping busy serving on a variety of local boards.

“When I left the county I stayed on two of the boards,” FitzgerDuring her time as county superald said. “I’m on the capital imintendent of schools, Fitzgerald provement program board and was elected as the state presi- I’m on the historic preservation dent of the county superinten- board. I put in an application to dents and sat on several state be on the board for the Pioneer Mary Ellen Fitzgerald at her family home. Photo by Tiffany Jerry. boards.

Museum and I have put in my in the Gallatin Valley before Quarter Circle Ranch, a place “For three years I was the state papers for the Belgrade School 1867. Fitzgerald’s great-great- where she has spent time workpresident,” she said. “It’s things Board.” grandmother, Granny Yates, ing for more than 25 years. Belike that, that I don’t ever tell Fitzgerald is also a member of came to Virginia City in 1864 yond that, she is waiting to see people about because it’s just the Sons and Daughters of the and then moved to the Gallatin what type of opportunity may part of the job.”

Pioneers. She said members Valley. Fitzgerald, whose maid- present itself.

After more than 10 years must have relatives who were

“Seventy-three sounds really old, but it is not when you’ve worked all your life.”

en name is Miller, said she has been in the Gallatin Valley for her entire life and in Bozeman since the third grade. In fact, she still lives on the property her family purchased in 1955 – the place where she grew up.

This summer, Fitzgerald plans to work part-time at the Nine

“It’s just been a great life and it’s been a great career,” she said. “When I went to college you didn’t become a doctor or a lawyer, women became a teacher or a nurse. Teaching was a really good career choice for me. Now I am ready for a new adventure.”

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Marvin Brown continued from page 3

month and fills in here and there as needed.

Allsop said. “They appreciate when there’s extra food and they can get it.”

“Seniors are a special bunch to me,” Brown said. “And the kids Belgrade High School Principal have gotten to be, too.”

Paul Lamb said the work Marvin When he first started serving the and the church are doing each high school students, Brown said Friday is important. he was immediately surprised by how polite each student was “Lots of students go down and when they came through the eat there,” Lamb said. “Then lunch line. they come back and eat lunch “The kids are really thank- here. They take any food they ful,” Brown said. “That’s the can get.” biggest surprise.”

Lamb said students who struggle For the past few weeks more having enough to eat is the numthan 240 Belgrade High ber one setback to education in School students have enjoyed his mind.

Marvin Brown preparing sandwich buns. Photo by Hannah Stiff. a free Friday meal at the Belgrade Alliance Church. That’s This is the fifth year since the Starting at $189,000 nearly 30 percent of the stu- Belgrade Alliance Church startdent body. When the crowd ed offering the free lunch. The tops 250 eaters, Brown typi- luncheon has grown from 60 cally runs out of food. students to 250. High school stuThe free lunch is partially fund- dent Jason Burkenpas said he’s ed by the church and partially been eating the free lunches for An funded by donations. Each years. week Brown and company try to stretch the food as far as they “It’s the best,” Burkenpas said. can. Rochelle Allsop has been “It’s free great food. That’s a Hwy 93 Stevensville, MT | 406-777-5387 | www.KootenaiCreekVillage.com volunteering Fridays with Brown double whammy.” for two years.

For Brown and the rest of the “It’s just amazing with these kitchen crew, the free lunches kids,” Allsop said. “They are about providing nourishlove Mar v.” ment and sanctuary for high Allsop said she loves giving back schoolers. to the high school demographic. eye glasses collection box for prescription or non-prescription and dark glasses at The Bozeman senior Center, the manhattan senior Center and She realizes that for many stu- “It’s gives them a place where The Three Rivers senior Citizens Club in Three Forks. dents, lunch is the heartiest and they can be themselves and they sometimes the only meal they don’t have to listen to a sermon, For more information, contact Richard Reiley at 406-388-7840 get all day. but they’re getting introduced to Visit us on the web at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/bozemanmt “The kids are surprised it’s free,” God’s ways,” Brown said.

Active Adult Community

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AARP Smart Driver Programs May 2015 has two (2) AARP Smart Driver Programs.

Belgrade Senior Center will host a class on Tuesday, May 5th held at Holiday Inn Express located at 309 W Madison Ave, Belgrade from 12:30 to 5:00PM.

sonal injury or collision coverage upon successful completion of this course. The course costs $15 for AARP Members and $20 for non-members. Each student should bring his/her drivers license and AARP card ( If member) and cash or check to the class.

Aspen Point will host The AARP Smart Driver Program on Thursday, May 14th located at 1201 Class space is limited, so regisHighland Blvd, Bozeman from ter early.

12:30 to 5:00 PM. To register for the Belgrade Both classes are open to drivSeniior Center class call 388ers who are 50 or older. The classroom course is designed 4711. for older drivers adjusting to the challenges of life changes.

Montana Law requires auto insurance providers to offer a reduced rate for liability, per-

To register for the Aspen Point class call 556-2000.

Any questions about either class, call Jim at 586-8854

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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 eat and play, or just to eat, or just to play (at about 12:30 p.m.). On Wednesdays at 1p.m., ladies play Pinochle. On the first Thursday of each month, we are offered free blood pressure testing. On the second or third Thursday, we have a beautiful birthday cake to celebrate all that month’s birthdays.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

lunch Menu tues

weds

thurs

please call for menu

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

P.O. Box 5 • Manhattan, MT 59741

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

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

Menu

Pony, MT 59747 • 685-3323 • 685-3494

Mondays &Wednesdays

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Call 586-0074 today to schedule your customized tour.

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Belgrade Senior Center Purchase a monthly exercise card to participate in the various classes offered at the center. Cost of the card is $15/month with Belgrade Senior Center annual membership fee of $12.

May 6, 13, 20, & 27 – 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.

■ BOARD OF DIRECTOR ELECTIONS Please stop by during the month of May to read the biographies on the individuals running for the Board of Directors.

■ Mother’s Day Celebration: Thursday, May 7, 12:00 Noon – Bring a memorable “Motherhood” story to share with us about your mother or a story about raising your own children.

Mother’s Day is a wonderful occasion to break out those hats and gloves from the closet and join us.

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

■ Movement in Motion: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday – May 1,4, 6, 8, 11, 13, 15, 18, 20, 22, 27, and 29 - 9:00 a.m. – Come and participate in a fun conditioning class for participants of all levels incorporating seated and standing exercises to help improve muscle tone, strength and movement.

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

■ Balance & Beyond: Tuesdays - May 5, 12, 19, and 26 – 9:00 a.m. - This class is designed to rebuild strength and flexibility, and improve muscle tone, strength, and stamina. Come join us.

Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat if you have one. Ross sells mats for around $5.00.

■ Mystery Guest: Wednesday, May 6 – 11:45a.m. - The Mystery Guest day is a new activity featuring a special mystery speaker once per month. Each individual who attends will be entered into a drawing.

■ 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.

■ “Big Buck Bingo”: Wednesdays –

■ NeedleAires: Thursday - May 7, 14, 21, and 28 - 1:00 p.m. – Anyone who loves to knit, crochet, stitch or shares a passion for handiwork is welcome to join this friendly group! 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. ■ Spaghetti Dinner: Friday, May 8, 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, May 9 & 23 -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.

■ Movie of The Month: Monday - May 11 - 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Relax and enjoy a great movie along with popcorn and refreshments. Share any suggestions regarding movies you’d like to see with Karla.

■ Red Rockers Luncheon: Tuesday, May 12, 11:30 a.m. - Johnny Carino’s Bozeman - Enjoy lunch and have fun with other gals each month during

■ 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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the Red Rockers luncheon. All new members are welcome. Call 388-4711 for more information or to sign up.

■ Shrimp & Fish Fry: Friday, May 15, 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; children 6 and under $5.00.

■ Armed Forces Celebration Dinner - Friday, May 15, 12:00 Noon – Enjoy an “Americana Meal” and help us celebrate Armed Forces Day, which is a day taken to pay special tribute to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. If you have friends or family members currently serving in the military, please bring pictures, names, stories, etc. to share.

■ Bake Sale: Thursday, May 21, 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. – Don’t miss the opportunity to purchase home baked breads, cookies, pies, bars, etc. on the third Thursday of each month. If you enjoy baking and would like to contribute towards this popular fundraiser, please call Shannon or Karla at 388-4711.

■ Birthday Celebration: Thursday, May 21, 12:00 Noon – Any Belgrade senior center member celebrating a birthday during May is invited to participate in the birthday song and celebration!

Lunch is on us!

■ Older Americans Day Dinner: Friday, May 22, 12:00 Noon - Enjoy a traditional Older American’s Day Dinner offering a free meal honoring all folks 80 years and older. Those 90 and older will be honored with special recognition. Please call 388-4711 if you know someone 90 or older so that we may send them a personal invitation.

Space for lunch is limited, so sign up early.

■ Senior Fitness dinner - Wednesday, May 27, 12:00 Noon – 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 observe an orientation of what this class looks like!

Support Services Foot Clinic – Wednesday, May 6 & 20 by appointment only - 9:00 –11:30 a.m. Call for appointment; 388-4711. Foot care clinics are provided twice a month by a licensed pedicurist. Our pedicurist will soak, clean, clip, file and apply lotion while massaging your feet. Cost is $25.00 per person. We cannot provide this service to individuals who have diabetic or Coumadin due to increased health concerns.

Free Hearing Testing and Hearing Aid Cleanings/Repairs - Tuesday, May 5 12:30 p.m. – Hearing aid professional provides repairs, adjustments and/or cleaning. No appointment necessary for cleaning and repairs.

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

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

Ongoing Activities & Services Movement in Motion – Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Balance & Beyond – Tuesday: 9:00 a.m.

Bingo – Wednesday: 1:00 p.m.

Cribbage – 1st Monday: 12:30 Pinochle/Card Games – Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. – Fridays: 12:30 p.m.

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

May, 2015

Belgrade MAY Events Schedule 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.

NeedleAires – Thursday: 1:00 p.m.

Nutrition Program Congregate Meals at center Monday through Friday, 12:00 Noon

MAY Menu 1 - French bread pizza 4 – Pork chops & Hash browns 5 – Lasagna, garlic bread 6 – Chicken enchilada & refried beans 7 – Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy

Meals-on-Wheels delivered Monday through Friday to homebound individuals

8 – Fish and chips, coleslaw

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

12 – Chili, baked potato

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

11 – Meatball sandwich, potato salad 13 – Ham, scrambled eggs and pancakes 14 – Pork Roast, mashed potatoes, gravy 15 – Garlic chicken, stuffing and gravy 16 – Ground beef and mac and cheese 18 – Chicken tenders, oven fries

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20 – Tuna salad, stuffed tomato & relish tray

21 – Ham and scalloped potatoes 22 – Turkey & mashed potatoes, gravy 26 - Chef salad 27 – Senior Fitness Dinner - Chicken fried

steak & mashed potatoes, gravy

28 – Oven fried chicken, baked beans 29 – Tilapia fish tacos, coleslaw Note: All meals include a roll, salad and milk

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Bozeman Senior Center The senior center will be closed on Monday, May 25 for the Memorial Holiday.

■ The Governor’s Council on Aging along with the Montana Gerontology Society presents their annual conference May 12-14 in Helena, MT covering Alzheimer’s disease, related dementia’s, and respite care. The conference, titled “Insights in Alzheimer’s: Lifespan respite care & other aging resources & supports”.

Please visit http://dphhs.mt.gov/SLTC/aging/ GovernorsConferenceonAging OR http:// mgs.ri.umt.edu/www/wp-content/uploads/ Draft-Agenda-47th-Annual-Governor-update2-26-2015-for-Website.pdf for agenda and sign-up information. If you are not a websitefriendly person, stop at the senior center for this information. If you would like to attend the conference and are a current member of the Bozeman Senior Center, please apply for a scholarship to attend! Talk to Emily or Judy about this opportunity.

■ Give Big Gallatin Valley. Tuesday May 5.

The Bozeman Senior Center is participating in “Give Big Gallatin Valley”. This is a communitywide giving day hosted by The Bozeman Area Community Foundation in partnership with “Give Local America”. We are partnering with Befrienders and RSVP to host a “Donor Lounge: Learn & Give Back to our Older Adults”. The event will take place at our senior center from 11am-1pm. Help us spread the word. Learn more by asking Emily or visiting https://www.givebiggv.org/.

■ May is Older American Month. This year’s theme for Older American Month is “Get Into the Act”. We are celebrating 50 years of the Older American Act by showcasing the ways in which you, as an older American, take charge of your health, stay engaged in your community, and make a positive impact on the lives of your peers.

■ Older American Dinner. Thursday May 28 at

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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)

week for 10 classes. The final class will be on Monday June 8. If you are interested in being a part of this class, please call the Senior Center at 586-2421 to get your name on the list. Text for the class is “Bidding in the 21st Century”. This book is available from Amazon and at Walmart for $17.20 and at Barnes and Noble for $18.00.

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

■ Pottery with Jane! Explore your creative side with Jane (JK Moyles Pottery) as she provides an introductory pottery class on Friday May 1 & 8 from 1:00pm-3:00pm. The first session covers hand building & the second session covers glazing. Jane provides 5lbs of clay, all necessary tools, glazes, & 2 hours of instruction/assistance (aka fun!). The cost for both classes is $25.00. Please pay in advance.

Interested? Call Emily at 586-2421. Space is limited to between 5 & 10 people. Deadline to sign up: Thursday April 30 at noon.

■ Region Travel: Scandinavia – Second stop Denmark. We have covered the 50 states.

Now let’s explore places you have traveled.

For the next 6 months we will celebrate the Scandinavia region (country by country). Join us Thursday May 7 as we see how many folks have traveled to Denmark. If you have visited this country, lunch is on us!

■ Movie Afternoon: “Waking of Ned Devine”.

Tuesday May 19 at 1:00pm. Come to the Rec Room to watch “Waking of Ned Devine”.

A lottery winner dies of shock, his fellow townsfolk attempt to claim the money.

Popcorn provided!

noon. We invite everyone to come celebrate this special day! A free meal for those 80 & older. A special recognition for those 90 & older. This is a beautiful celebration. Please call the center (586-2421) to sign up!

■ Senior Dance. Saturday May 9 beginning at 7pm until 10pm. Join in with the Blue Spurs Band for a fun night of dancing to a variety of country/western songs. Refreshments are offered, as well! All for the great price of $5.00.

■ Mother’s Day Celebration. Friday May

■ The Hearing Aid Institute of Bozeman will

8 at noon. This day is for you, Moms! We kindly invite you to join us in celebration of motherhood. Flowers for all Moms and great music as we dine. Please call ahead at 5862421.

offer free services at our center on a monthly basis beginning Wednesday May 13 from 11:30am-1:30pm. Services include: clean & check, adjustments, batteries, repairs, & wax check. No sign up necessary.

■ The Last Best Geri-Actors are taking

■ Fresh Cinnamon Rolls on Friday May 8 at 9:30am for $1.25. We also have coffee & tea available. Join us!

summer vacation. No Geri-Actor meeting in June, July, & August. They would love to have you join the group in September.

■ Beginning Bridge Lessons: Jack Stone

will be teaching a new Beginning Bridge Class starting on Monday May 4. Lessons will be on Monday and Thursday mornings each

■ Attention nurses! We would love to have

your help at our monthly foot clinic service!

This is a great volunteer service to our senior population. The foot clinic is offered two Monday’s of each month. Spread the

word!!! Please call Emily at 586-2421 with any questions.

■ Second Hand Rose Thrift Store: Our store is open for shopping from 10am-2pm, MondayFriday. We would also like your donations of clothes, household items, books, games, crafts, & more. Bring it to the senior center anytime between 8:30am-4:30pm, MondayFriday. Also, tell your friends to bring their items here, too. Thank You! ■ Volunteer Opportunity! Meals-on-Wheels

is in need of volunteers to deliver meals in Bozeman. Volunteers are asked to deliver meals one day a week on a permanent basis or as a substitute on an as needed basis. Meals leave the Center at 10:30am; drivers are back in the Center by 12:00 noon. If you would like to volunteer, please call Sue, 586-2421.

■ Sign Language Class. Each Tuesday at

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

■ New Trip: Branson, Missouri, Ozark Mountain Christmas: December 3 – 7, 2015. A mix of world class entertainment and Holiday Spirit will make this trip very special. Trip features entertainment by George Dyer, excellent male vocalist, Jonah and the Sight and Sound Theater, Presley’s Country Jubilee, Brett Family Show, Andy Williams Christmas Show featuring the Osmond brothers and the Lennon sisters, Shoji Tabuchi, and a fun new addition - a tram tour of Fantastic Caverns. Several meals included, too. Cost is $1999.00 per person, double occupancy. Get signed up today.

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

Get on the waiting list.

■ Playmill Theatre in West Yellowstone.

The exciting “Mary Poppins” is showing on Wednesday May 27. And we have front row seats!!! Cost is $48.00/person. Call the center to sign up at 586-2421.

■ New Trip: Playmill Theatre. August (no

definite date as of yet) to see “Damn Yankee”.

Get your name on the list now as these trip usually sell out!

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

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

■ Gates of the Mountains/Last Chance

Ranch: Thursday July 16, 2015 travel to Gates of the Mountains near Helena, for a wonderful boat ride on the Missouri river with a very informative narrative along the way. Following the boat ride you will go into Helena and then up in the Elkhorn Mountains to Last Chance Ranch, part of the way riding on a horse drawn wagon. There enjoy a delicious prime rib dinner and wonderful musical entertainment

by Bruce Anfinson. Cost: $145.00 per person.

■ Yellowstone Park: Monday August 24, 2015. Travel to Yellowstone Park for a great day. Seeing lots of animals along the way, you will enjoy a delicious lunch in the newly renovated, beautiful Yellowstone Lake Hotel. Then on to a boat ride on Yellowstone Lake with a wonderful narration along the way. Yellowstone Lake is the largest high elevation lake in N. America. Cost: $75.00 per person.

■ Cody, Wyoming: Sept. 16 - 17, 2015. A new two day trip with lots included. On Wednesday visit Heart Mountain, an internment camp near Cody in 1942 to 1945. In the evening, dinner at the Irma hotel, then on to the very popular cowboy musical in the evening. Lodging that night at the Comfort Inn, breakfast the next morning, then to the amazing Bill Cody Museum. Cost of the trip: $235.00 per person.

■ NIAGARA FALLS TO NEW YORK CITY. Oct. 2 – 8, 2015. Fly to Buffalo, N.Y., enjoy a cruise on the Erie Canal, a vintage train ride in New York State, enjoy a ride on the Maid of the Mist cruise on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Then on to Cooperstown, the home of the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Travel to West Point to learn the history and significance of the home of U.S. Military Academy. Then on to New York City where you can spend the last night of the trip enjoying a theater play of your choice in New York City. Cost: $3299.00 per person.

■ New Trip! CROATIA: April 16 – 27,

2016: Cost: $4,159.00 per person. Full itinerary at the Senior Center front desk. Travel to a very picturesque area right on the Adriatic Sea.

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

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

May, 2015

Bozeman May Events Schedule Computer Assistance with Jack, Paul, Jay, & Molly. Please sign up for one-on-one instruction with these wonderful volunteers. Call 5862421 to set up an appointment or to receive more information. Please note: You must be a member of the senior center and purchase a monthly computer card.

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

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

Caregiver Support Group. This support group meets at Spring Creek Inn the 4th Thursday at noon. 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. For more information call Spring Creek Inn at 272-7509.

Widowers Support Group meets at the Bozeman Senior Center the first and third Fridays at 10:30am.

Social: Pancake Supper & Bingo! Monday May 18 at 5:30pm. Pancake Supper is $3.50, and is served at 5:30pm. Bingo to follow with Cash prizes.

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

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

Oil Painting: Monday May 4 & 18 at 1:00pm with instructor May Mace. For more information con-

tact Emily, 586-2421.

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

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

May Book Club will meet on Monday May 18 at 10:30am. This month’s book is titled The Fault in our Stars by John Green. Picked your copy up at the Bozeman Senior Center. Ask for Emily.

The Red Hat ladies will meet at iHop on Thursday May 21 at 11:15am. Order from the menu.

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.

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

Social Activities

Tuesdays and Thursdays Bingo at 1:00pm.

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

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

Duplicate Bridge – Mondays 12:30pm.

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

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

Nutrition Services Free Birthday Dinners celebrated on Wednesdays only!

Meals served in Center, Monday through Friday 12:00, Noon

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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MAY Menu 1 - Cranberries, Roast Turkey, Stuffing,

Carrots, Pumpkin Cookies 4 - Cottage Cheese/Fruit, Spaghetti, Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Pudding 5 - Lime Jell-O, Beef Enchiladas w/ Refried Beans, Corn/Peppers, Oatmeal Chocolate Bars 6 - Vegetable Soup, Cobb Salad, Bread Sticks, Lemon Bars 7 - Region Day: Denmark. Boiled Eggs, Rueben Sandwich, Roasted Potatoes/Bacon, Fresh Carrots, Danish Dessert 8 - Mother’s Day Luncheon. Coleslaw, Baked Ham, Potato Casserole, Veggies, Special Dessert 11 - Fruit Salad, Meatloaf, Baked Potatoes, Carrots, Cookies 12 - Corn/Tomato Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Peas, Peanut Butter Cake 13 - Tossed Salad, Baked Cod, Veggies, Rice, Tapioca Pudding 14 - Macaroni Salad, BBQ Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Corn, Peach Bars 15 - Potato Salad, Hamburger w/ Lettuce & Tomato, Chips, Strawberry Shortcake 18 - Pickled Beets, White Chicken Chili, Corn Bread, Ice Cream 19 - Broccoli Salad, Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Cauliflower, Cookies 20 - Cream of Celery Soup, Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Slices, Carrot Spice Cake 21 - Pea Salad, Chicken Stir Fry, Egg Rolls, Apple Cobbler 22 - Cottage Cheese/Fruit, Taco Salad Bar, Spanish Rice, Corn/Peppers, Ice Cream 25 - Memorial Day. Center Closed.

26 - Fruit Salad, Baked Cod, Rice, Veggies, Chocolate Mousse 27 - Tossed Salad, Chicken & Pasta, Garlic Bread, Brussel Sprouts, Banana Nut Cake 28 - Bean Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Peas, Cookies 29 - Pickled Beets, Chicken Caesar Salad, Bread Sticks, Cherry Cobbler 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

RSVP of Gallatin County’s most recent volunteer opportunities:

Only requirement is enjoying people.

Ready to Rent Classes: HRDC Housing Department is

Habitat for Humanity Restore: Volunteers needed for

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

Call or email Kate at 585-4856 or readytorent@thehrdc.org for more information.

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

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

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

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.

Galavan: Volunteers are needed to make reminder calls and confirm

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital: Volunteers are needed at

rides for the following day.

the Information Desks to greet people and give directions at the Atrium and by The Perk each day from 8am – Noon and Noon – 4pm.

Warming Center: Help those that are homeless stay warm.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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. Also in need of yarn for their quilting, knitting and crocheting. You can drop the yarn off at the RSVP office which is located upstairs in the Bozeman Senior Center.

MSU Alumni Association: Creativity is contagious, pass it on! We are in need of volunteers to help with the decorations for MSU graduation and reunion weekend. Examples of the decorations will be provided.

American Red Cross: Two volunteer opportunities available.

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

Training will be provided. Flexible schedule.

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

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

Please call Debi at RSVP today at 587-5444 for more information on these and other opportunities or to learn more about becoming an RSVP volunteer. It’s fast, free and fun.

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.

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.

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.

Food Pantry: is in need of drivers to deliver senior commodities once a month on an on-going basis.

Livingston Health & Rehab: volunteers needed to help

Museum of the Rockies: Variety of opportunities available, such as helping in the gift shop and more.

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.

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).

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

deliver meals to seniors in their homes.

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.

Transportation: drivers are needed to help patients keep their

Loaves and Fishes: has a need for volunteers who can help

residents cut, paste, and put together St Patrick’s and Easter Day projects.

Meals on Wheels: always has a need for substitute drivers to

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

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.

prepare meals. 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.

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 and baby hats and afghan’s for the Hospital’s newborns.

Come join in as we visit, laugh and work on Thursdays at 1 PM at the Senior Center.

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

RSVP: Has many one-time events, including mailings and fundraising events that require volunteers. It is a good opportunity to meet new people, see old friends and learning or teaching a skill 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