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Contents:
A Life of Teaching and Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 More Playing Pickup Pickleball. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Active Aging Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Recipe Box: Make Fruit A Part of Your Daily Diet. . . . . Page 6
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A Life of
Teaching and Service By ERIN SCHATTAUER
or Montana State University professor emeritus Ted Williams, life has always been about the people.
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Corps and spent almost a year in Germany at the end of World War II before returning to the United States.
Whether teaching future engineers at MSU or leading young men through the Boy Scouts program, Williams has led an active life, teaching and enjoying the company of others.
When he got back, he attended Colorado State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in irrigation engineering.
Last fall, Williams was inducted Then, he found Montana. into the Montana Professional “I came here to teach and never Engineers Hall of Fame. left,” he said. Now 87 years old, he spent alWilliams started his career at most 50 years at MSU, teachwhat was then Montana State ing courses in water resources, College in 1956. During his engineering mechanics and flutime there, he accomplished id mechanics. During that time, many things, holding titles he also served a few years as like Interim Vice President for the Head of the Department of Research and Associate Dean Engineering and Engineering of Engineering. Mechanics. In the mid-1960s, he was part “MSU was very good to me,” of a team that designed a sysWilliams said, adding proudly tem for measuring snowmelt that he had a whole career withand water flows at Bridger Bowl out earning a Ph.D. Ski Area. He did a similar study But his plan wasn’t always to when plans were underway for be an engineer. At one point Big Sky Resort and has studduring his childhood, Williams ied water at Hyalite and Sourthought he might be a journal- dough. ist. At age 17, he wanted to be His work in the classroom a pilot. brought him the most pride durWilliams grew up in Colorado. ing his career. He entered the U.S. Army Air {Continued on page 12)
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More Playing Pick up Pickleball By ERIN SCHATTAUER
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Players take part in a doubles pickleball match on a recent Friday on the south side courts in Bozeman. Photo by Erin Schattauer.
ickleball is picking up Paige Carney, who had taken while taking a break from a in Bozeman. game on the South Side Courts. to the courts that day. “So it just feels good to be able The game that’s played Bozeman isn’t the only place to do something.” on a badminton-sized court with where more and more people a paddle and plastic whiffle Pickleball dates back to 1965. are picking up pickleball padball-like orb has been called a Invented on Bainbridge Island dles. The sport is catching on in combination of tennis, badminnear Seattle, three men – Joel Montana and around the world. ton and ping-pong. Pritchard, Bill Bell and Barney Carney played the sports in this McCallum - are credited with Over the past year, about 40 year’s Big Sky State Games. creating the sport when their people have picked up the sport children grew bored with other “(Pickleball) is in Montana. It’s and started playing on Friday summertime activities, accordbeen in Montana. It just wasn’t mornings on the south side tening to the USA Pickleball Ashere,” Carney said. sociation’s website. nis courts in Bozeman. On a recent Friday, women and It is now. Players are passion- It has been gaining momentum ate about the game, even some men in shorts and T-shirts split in recent years. One Bozeman who have never really taken up into teams for a few games. player guessed its popularity a sport before. may be due to Baby Boomers “It’s kind of like standing on “I never had a sport in my whole wanting to stay active during the table in ping-pong,” said life,” player Kathy Mundy said retirement.
Players say it’s easy to learn and easy to improve at. “It’s just a sport you can get better and better and better at,” player Sue Olsen said. Olsen started playing last year. She was hooked, and with the help of others, started to build up the Bozeman program. Last winter, the first year the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department hosted drop-in clinics for the sport, there were about eight people involved. Now, the email list has grown to about 40, she said. Nancy Donaldson, who started playing in April, said she also took to the sport quickly. {Continued on page 8)
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tive, healthier lifestyle and highlights the ability of older adults to live well, regardless of age or health conditions, according Bozeman Parks and Recreation to the International Council on Department, along with Hill- Active Aging website. crest Senior Living and Boze- Free demonstration classes man Deaconess Hospital, are will be offered all week, inhosting local events for Active cluding Nordic pole walking, Aging Week. Heart and Sole chair aeroEach year, the International bics, water fitness, Fusion for Council on Active Aging hosts Function, juggling, Balance Active Aging Week during the and Beyond, pickleball and last full week in September. This petanque, which is similar to year, for the first time, the Boze- horseshoes and bocce. man Parks and Recreation Department is hosting events as a Here is the full schedule registered site. for Bozeman Active Aging Week activities for the week Active Aging Week promotes of Sept. 22-26: the benefits of leading an acf you’ve ever wanted to try out water fitness, juggling or other activities, this could be your chance.
Monday
Stability/mobility pole walking – 1-2 p.m. at Hillcrest-Aspen Point, 1201 Highland Blvd. Incorporates seated and standing exercises to establish stability and improve posture, followed by a walk.
Try something new during
Active Aging Week
By ERIN SCHATTAUER
Tuesday
stretch and strength, utilizing Water fitness - 9:15-10:15 a.m. traditional and modified moveat the Bozeman Swim Center, ments adapted from yoga and 1211 W. Main St. Focuses on Pilates, accompanied by a rea cardiovascular workout that laxation segment. uses the water resistance to increase endurance and core Zumba Gold – 1-2p.m. at Hillcrest-Aspen Pointe, 1201 strength. Highland Blvd. Dance-fitness Heart and Sole – 11:30 a.m. class with modified low-im– 12:30 p.m. at the Beall Park pact moves. Pre-registration Recreation Center, 415 N. is required by visiting www. Bozeman Ave. A high-energy seated program that includes hillcrestlivingbozeman.com by aerobic, strength, flexibility and Sept. 12.
Fitness pole walking - 3-4 p.m. at Hillcrest-Aspen Pointe, 1201 Highland Blvd. Focuses on power walking, which increases the heart rate, tones the upper and lower body and strengthens core muscles stretch workout choreographed to increase balance. to music.
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cises that strengthen the core and upper and lower body. Juggling – 3-4 p.m. at Beall Park Recreation Center, 415 N. Bozeman Ave.
Friday Pickleball clinic – 9-11 a.m. at South Side tennis courts, 5th and College avenues. A cross between tennis, badminton and ping-pong.
Petanque – 1-2 p.m. at Centennial Fields, North Tracy Balance and Beyond – 12-1 Ave. behind the Bozeman p.m. at Beall Park Recreation Pre-registration is required for Wednesday Senior Center. A game deboth of these classes by visiting Fusion for Function – 11a.m. Center, 415 N. Bozeman Ave. scribed as a cousin of horsewww.hillcrestlivingbozeman. – 12 p.m. at Story Mansion, Introductory class focusing on com by Sept. 12. 811 S. Willson Ave. Combines body awareness through exer- shoes and bocce.
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Recipe Box
Make Fruit A Part of Your Daily Diet By TIFFANY JERRY Kamut Fruit Salad
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hough summer is slowly winding down, there is still plenty of time to find and enjoy your favorite summer fruits. From watermelons and cantaloupes to huckleberries, peaches and plums, for many, summer is the optimal time to chow down on a juicy piece of fresh fruit. However, according to Lindsay Kordick, a registered dietitian and American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist in Bozeman, fruit has a number of health benefits and should be included in the diet on a regular basis throughout the year. “Fruits are nature’s way of saying, ‘have some fiber,’” Kordick said. “All fruits are a great source of fiber, especially ber-
Recipes and photos courtesy of Lindsay Kordick: from her blog: Eighty Twenty www.eat8020.com
ries, apples, pears and dried figs and prunes. Fruits are also full of antioxidants, and berries have been found to have some of the highest concentrations of both fiber and antioxidants.”
with some extra vitamins and minerals and give your palate a treat as well. Lychee fruit, star fruit and kumquats can be found in local stores occasionally and offer some variety from your basic fruit regimen. Fresh She said the daily recommend- figs and prunes can also be a ed amount of fruit is a minimum treat in late summer. of five servings per day (a serving is one cup of fresh fruit). In addition to trying various fruits, Kordick also recommends With some fruits in greater adding them to salads or sandabundance at various times wiches to “give your ordinary throughout the year, there is meals a fresh, new flavor.” often a slightly different variety available for each season. When it comes to canned Kordick suggests trying new fruits, Kordick said it is best fruits as they are available in to avoid those that have been order to add some variety and canned in a syrup because that to take advantage of some ad- means sugar has been added. ditional health benefits. She recommends seeking out those that have been canned “I always encourage people in their own juices. to try new fruits whenever they have the chance,” Kordick said. “The same goes for frozen “Exotic fruits can provide you fruits,” she said. “Read the in-
gredient label to make sure that sugar has not been added prior to freezing them. Kordick said the nutrition content of frozen fruit is “relatively the same” when compared to fresh fruits. However, she said the texture of frozen fruit when thawed will be different from fresh. Another factor when selecting fruits is whether or not they are organic. According to Kordick, “research isn’t clear if organic versions of produce are more nutritious or not.” “If you are trying to be conscious of your pesticide residue intake, you should try to follow the rule of the ‘dirty dozen,’” she said. “ The dirty dozen is a list of fruits and vegetables containing the highest amounts of pesticide residues, and, there-
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Kamut Fruit Salad Serves 6 - 8
1 cup dry kamut 3 cups water 2/3 cup fresh cherries, halved and pitted 2 ripe mangoes, diced 3 kiwi fruits, stemmed and cubed 2/3 cup fresh blueberries 1/4 cup honey 1 Tbsp lime juice 1/2 Tbsp fresh spearmint leaves, chopped 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
fore, purchasing organic versions is best when possible. However, if you are avoiding a food, or a group of foods, because the organic version is not available or is too expensive, you also need to consider what vitamins or minerals you may be avoiding as well.�
Place kamut in a saucepan and cover with 3 cups water. Place covered in refrigerator overnight. When ready to cook, place saucepan on the stovetop and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 40 minutes, or until water is absorbed and kamut is chewy. Remove from heat and place into a large bowl. Combine honey, lime juice and vanilla in a small bowl. Microwave for 15 seconds or until warm. Drizzle over kamut, toss to coat. Place kamut in refrigerator for one hour. Prior to serving, add in fruit and mint. Toss to combine. Nutrition Info per 1 cup: 201 calories, 1 g fat, 5 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber
The Dirty Dozen According to Lindsay Kordick, a registered dietitian and ACSM Health Fitness Specialist in Bozeman, anyone trying to be conscious of pesticide residue intake should follow the rule of the “dirty dozen.� She said the dirty dozen is a list of fruits and vegetables Lindsay Kordick has been a registered containing the highest amounts of pesdietician with Bozeman Deaconess ticide residues. The list includes celery, Hospital for nearly four years. She is also an ACSM Health Fitness Specialist peaches, strawberries, apples, blueberand writes a blog featuring recipes based on her 80/20 principle: eating ries, nectarines, bell peppers, spinach, wholesome, healthy meals 80 percent cherries, kale/collard greens, potatoes of the time and indulging a bit, 20 and imported grapes. percent of the time.
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More Playing Pick up Pickleball continued from page 4.
Donaldson described herself as “not ver y athletic,” but her performance on the court says other wise. “I love it,” Donaldson said between games. “It’s fun, it’s sociable, it’s outdoors.” Many of the Bozeman players have picked up the sport in southern states where they winter and come back to Bozeman to play in the summer. For those who stay in Bozeman year-round, the Bozeman
Parks and Recreation Depart- Saitta, recreation manager for ment hosts drop-in clinics at the city of Bozeman. Hope Lutheran Church during The city puts down lines for the winter months. the court and provides nets The Bozeman Parks and Rec- and equipment. Paddles and reation Department started its balls are provided, but some indoor pickleball clinic last fall people prefer to bring their after getting feedback from own, Saitta said. people who wanted to see the Participants who live in the city sports offered here. The numof Bozeman are asked to pay a ber of participants continued to grow through the winter, so the $5 per day fee to play. Cost for city decided to host a summer non-residents is $7 per day. The program as well, said Jamie parks and recreation department also offers punch cards to
make paying more convenient. The pickleball program will continue on the South Side courts through September. It’ll then be moved back indoors in October and will continue to be held from 9-11 a.m. on Fridays. “We do know there’s a need, a very passionate group of players,” Saitta said. “It’s a great group, and it’s important for our department to bring them together and be able to offer this program.”
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Health Matters: Dental Health
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Editor’s Note: This is part one in a two-part series about dental health.
chieving and maintaining good oral health is important at any age.
you’re just going to lose your teeth and get dentures,” Bond said. “But more and more, we’re finding that you don’t have to do In fact, according to Dr. that. You can live with your James Bond of James Bond teeth forever. I have a lot Family Dentistr y in Bozeof patients who are in their man, regular dental care is 90s and they have all their just as important for seniors teeth. It’s pretty amazing. as it is for children and can It’s because of good home help ensure that natural care and good habits.” teeth are retained. Bond said good home care “It’s often a misconception includes brushing twice a that when you get older,
day with a soft bristle toothbrush and toothpaste.
“I recommend that everyone use an electric toothbrush if possible,” Bond said. “I find that an electric toothbrush works so much better than a manual one. Especially as people get older, there’s a higher chance of arthritis, and so, an electric toothbrush makes it easier to access all of your teeth and to keep ever ything clean.”
Bond also recommends flossing once a day and drinking plenty of water. “Tap water, especially in Bozeman, is a good thing because it contains fluoride,” Bond said. “At any age, fluoride can be beneficial to help prevent tooth decay.” He said mouthwashes are also beneficial, but recommends using only those that are alcohol free because (Continued on page 13)
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Up and Running
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By TIFFANY JERRY
tanding in her trophy Hayes, 81, has been running room, Molly Hayes’s blue competitively since 1976, but eyes sparkle as she talks prior to that, “just always ran.” about her awards. “I never had a car, and I “This was a fun race,” Hayes never had a bicycle when said, pointing to one of the pho- we lived on Camano Island tos on the wall. (Wash.); you just ran places,” Hayes said. “We lived Her trophy room – the mud- way out on the island – 27 room in her Bozeman home miles out – and there were where she displays most of no telephones; it was just a her awards – is filled with fishing shack on the beach, wooden and glass plaques, and so you always ran.” shiny medals, trophies and photos from triathlons and Hayes remained active into other races she has partici- adulthood and often turned to pated in over the years. But running to help relieve stress. in addition to the visual features, the room also houses “You could give a baby-sitter years of memories – memo- 25 cents and go off and leave ries of race accomplishments, the kids and the dogs and all places visited and friendships the headaches and go run,” Hayes said. “It really is a good developed along the way. stress reliever.”
Molly Hayes stands with her trophy collection. Photo by Tiffany Jerry.
In time, Hayes discovered races she wanted to participate in and started running competitively.
hundred elevation gain,” Hayes said. “I remember I was klutzy, and I got my shoelaces caught in the chain and half my food Then in 1985, Hayes discov- fell off, but I rode the 35 miles ered a new way to compete to Kittitas, Wash. Then you left – triathlons. your bicycle and you ran 8.5 “We were hiking on some of the miles into Ellensburg.” Mount Baker trails, (in Wash- After that first triathlon, Hayes ington) and I saw this guy with was hooked. She has since a T-shirt and it said ‘Whiskey participated in 212 triathDick Triathlon,’” Hayes said. lons that are documented by “I said, ‘Hey, what’s that?’ It USA Triathlon – the national showed this swimmer and the governing body for triathlons biker and the runner.” – and about 35 others that Hayes learned more about are undocumented. She has the race and entered it the competed in triathlons in a following year at age 55 in number of different states including Oregon, Maine, VerWashington state. mont, Ohio, Tennessee, Flori“You started in Vantage, Wash., da, Georgia and Hawaii and and you swam a mile in the Co- several countries including lumbia, and then you rode your Canada, Hungary, Australia, bike 35 miles up over Whiskey Germany and Mexico. Dick Peak, and it was 2,600
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During races, she has been pulled out of the water about 12 different times, had heat stroke once and has gotten sick once.
“I don’t want age to dictate – I will master age – and the get up and go each morning and before dinner is a real joy.”
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“I cut five minutes off of my 10k time without a hurting toe,” Hayes said. “Now I’m nine-toe Molly.”
Though vacation is next on the agenda, Hayes is already planning her next race. She is registered for the John Colter Run in September and intends ished four swims and two runs to participate in the Opera and set state records in both the Run and Huffing for Stuffing 50 and 500-yard freestyle. later this year in Bozeman. On the other hand, her most faShe also plans to compete vorite triathlons were in Austra- For now, Hayes said there is again next year at the Monnothing that could convince her lia and Honolulu. to stop running. Not even an in- tana Senior Olympics. “Gold Coast was just lovely and jured toe could make her hang And she plans to continue fun,” Hayes said. “It was warm, up her running shoes. running daily. and there were no threatening aspects to it at all. And Hono- “It (the toe) was rubbing against “I just simply always want to lulu was incredibly wonderful.” my big toe and it made an ulcer be me, nothing special but I on the second toe and on my don’t want to lose my edge After nearly 30 years, Hayes, big toe,” Hayes explained. of being able to be active in known in the racing commusports,” Hayes said. “I don’t nity as Montana Molly, an- Her doctor recommended that want age to dictate – I will nounced her retirement from the toe be amputated, so Hayes master age – and the get up triathlons last summer, follow- had the procedure done. and go each morning and ing a race in Maine. Without an injured toe causing before dinner is a real joy.” her pain during a race, Hayes “I took the microphone on the said she can run faster now. podium, and I said, ‘This is my last race, and I’m retiring from triathlons,’” Hayes said.
Despite a few rough races and circumstances that prevented her from completing the triathlon on a handful of occasions, Hayes prides herself on nacles on them and it’s dark. It was not nice.” always finishing. “I like finishes,” she said. “Finishes are very good. Hayes also strives to achieve first place in her age group at each competition, a feat she said she has almost always accomplished. To stay fit, Hayes said she runs six miles each day – three miles in the morning and three miles in the evening – and has for many years. “I always did that, even when I worked as a nurse,” Hayes said. “I would always be out the door at six in the morning, and I would still get to work before eight o’clock.”
This year, Hayes and her husband, Tom, are taking the trip she said she made him wait 26 years to take – they will travel to the Upper Peninsula and spend “This was in the back waters some time at Lake Superior. of the Baltic Sea,” Hayes said. “It was an excursion boat cen- Although she is officially retired ter and the water was cold from triathlons, Hayes said she saltwater with diesel on it. The plans to continue running and course had three bridges and will compete in races that are the swimmers had to go under closer to home. She participatthese bridges. The water has ed in the Sweet Pea Run earlier a tidal flow so the bridges are this month, finishing first in her slimy, they’re not very high and age group. She also competed they’ve all got slime and bar- at the Montana Senior Olympics last June where she finOf all the triathlons she has competed in, Hayes said the race in Hamburg, Germany was the most difficult.
Molly Hayes geared up for the swimming portion of a triathlon. Photo courtesy of Molly Hayes.
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A Life of
Teaching and Service continued from page 3.
Williams said he misses the stu- short when his troop leader dents, but doesn’t miss grading was drafted into the military. papers. He returned to the Boy Scouts later in life and became active “My main thing at MSU was the students,” he said. “It’s fun to again when his sons joined. keep track of some of them. Williams then became a leadI hear from some of them at er himself. Christmas.”
While he has retired from some While Williams found his call- of the activities he used to ening in engineering, he said he joy, Williams keeps busy with never pushed anyone else to fol- other things. low the same path if they weren’t One project led him to collect passionate about it. historic American flags. He He remembers encountering now has 36 of them, which he many students who were pur- takes to schools across the state suing engineering because to teach students about their histheir parents wanted them to tory. or because they thought they would pull in a big paycheck Williams has also been a longwhen they were done. He said time member of the Rotary Club. he would try to convince those In the mid-1990s, he served as people that if they didn’t en- the president of the local club joy studying engineering, then and traveled to Taiwan for an they shouldn’t. international convention. “You need to do what you enjoy Now, he sticks closer to home doing,” he said. “If you don’t and enjoys visits from his chilenjoy being an engineer, don’t dren. He smiles and says that do it.” his big project now is cleaning While he has had a busy ca- out all the papers and other reer, he also found time to give items he has collected over the to other organizations – the Boy years. Scouts of America, Rotary International, the Masonic fraternity But regardless of whether it was and the Presbyterian Church. in the classroom or outside of it, Williams said he has always When Williams was a boy, his done what he enjoys. time in the Boy Scouts was cut
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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
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SEP 23 - Tuna Casserole
SEP 24 - Meatloaf
SEP 25 - Ribs
SEP 30 - Chili
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Manhattan Senior Center Park County Senior Center ■ Important Dates: Pinochle is played every Tuesday and 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 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
rental. This can be used for anniversaries, birthdays, wedding receptions and family reunions. ■ Rental Fees: $35 Hall Rental, $50 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
For information about Park County Senior Center’s upcoming events, please visit www.parkcountyseniorcenter.org
Menu
Pony, MT 59747 • 685-3323 • 685-3494
Mondays &Wednesdays
please call for menu
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
Visit us on the web at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/bozemanmt
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Belgrade Senior Center
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■ MONTHLY PARTICIPATION DRAWING - Each time you participate in an activity, you will receive a blue ticket increasing your chances of winning a fun prize at the end of the month. Every time you come for a daily meal you will receive a gold ticket! You must be a Belgrade Senior Center Member to enter. Will you be the winner for August? ■ BLOOD PROFILES – TUESDAY, Sept. 9 – 8 – 9a.m. – Please call 388-4711 to sign up for chemical profiles requiring a 12 hour fasting period. Please bring your insurance card with you. ■ AARP DRIVING CLASS TUESDAY, Sept. 9 – 1 – 5p.m. p.m. - Holiday Inn Express in Belgrade - Please call 388-4711 to sign-up for this class. Cost is $15.00 for AARP Members and $20.00 for nonmembers.
■ Address: 92 East Cameron Ave. Phone: (406) 388-4711 ■ Email: belgradesrcntr@bresnan.net Executive Director: Shannon Bondy ■ Activities Coordinator: JoAnn Hermance
pictures to display around the facility. ■ Fergus County Day - Monday, Sept. 22, 12p.m. – Come join us for dinner to celebrate Fergus County Day and receive a free meal if you were born there and are a member of the Belgrade Senior Center. ■ Belgrade Fall Festival Pancake Breakfast-Saturday, Sept. 20, 7 -10a.m. – Begin your morning right with a hearty pancake breakfast for only $6.00 per person. Open to the public and no reservations required. ■ TUESDAY WALKING PROGRAM - Meet at Senior Center at 8:45a.m. to carpool. Sept. 2 - River Rock Pond Area; Sept. 16 – Painted Hills Trail; Sept. 23 – Belgrade Area Walk.
■ MOVIE FOR THE MONTH – Tuesday, Sept. 16, 12:45 p.m. “LONE SURVIVOR” - Mark Wahlberg ■ BOB ROSS OIL PAINTING CLASS (The Fighter) - An incredible tale of - Monday, Sept. 15 – 12:45 – 5p.m. four Navy Seals on a covert mission YOU MUST SIGN-UP FOR THIS to neutralize a high-level al-Qaeda CLASS – CALL 388-4711. Cost of operative. The four men must class is $45.00 person if you have make an impossible moral decision your own supplies. Cost is $65 if in the mountains of Afghanistan you choose to purchase supplies that leads them into an enemy from the instructor. ambush.
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Monday, Sept. 8 – Bring A Friend To Lunch Day Wednesday, Sept. 10 – Patrio Day – wear red, white and blue. Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Wear Green Day ■ Spaghetti Supper - Friday, Sept. 12, 5 – 7p.m. – Bring your family to the Belgrade Senior Center on the second Friday of each month for a spaghetti dinner complete with a salad, garlic bread and a dessert for only $6.00 per person, kids under 8 only $3.00. 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! ■ SATURDAY AFTERNOON BINGO IS BACK - Every second and fourth Saturday of the month ( Sept 13 and 27) – Come have a fun afternoon. Play 3-cards per game and blackout the 12th game for one price of $20. Must be 18 years of age to play. Payout will be determined by the number of people playing BINGO. ■ Shrimp/Fish Fry - Friday, Sept. 19, 5 – 7p.m. – Open to the Public! No reservations required! Bring the family to the Belgrade Senior Center on the third Friday of every month for the fish fry dinner. Choice of Shrimp or Cod with a baked potato, coleslaw, jello salad, garlic bread and dessert for only $10.00.
■ FOOT CLINIC – Wednesday, Sept 10 and 24 -9 – 11:30a.m. The Foot Clinic will resume at the Belgrade Senior Center from 9a.m. – 11:30a.m. by appointment only. Please call 388-4711 to get your name on the list.
■ Bingo on Wednesdays!!! “Big Buck Bingo”: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 10, 17 and 24 – 1p.m. - Bring $$’s and play Bingo to win more money. Buy in is $1 per card, which is split for the five games played; Blackout is $1 per card, winner takes all!
■ Grandparents Day DinnerFriday, Sept. 5, 12p.m. – Call 3884711 to reserve a seat for a special dinner celebration in recognition of Grandparents Day. Enjoy a delicious dinner with friends and family at the Belgrade Senior Center. Please bring your children and grandchildren along with
■ NeedleAires - Sept. 4, 11, 18 and 25 – 1p.m. - NeedleAires is a group that gets together once a week to work on various needle work crafts, such as needle point, crocheting, quilting and much more.
■ RED ROCKERS! Red Rockers Luncheon - Tuesday Sept. 9, 11:30 a.m. - Meeting at OLD CHICAGO – Enjoy lunch and have fun with other gals each month during the Red Rockers luncheon. All new members are welcome. Call 388-4711 for more information or to sign up.
■ SPECIAL DAYS IN Sept.
■ FREE MASSAGE – Every Tuesday,
Sept. 2, 9,16, 23 and30 – 10 – 11a.m. - Please call to sign up for a relaxing foot or chair massage by Peggy Byrde. ■ LIBARY – Open 5 days a week from 9a.m. – 2p.m. – We have a wide variety of books and authors including paper back, hard back and vintage books. These books are all for sale. Open to the public. ■ GIFT SHOP - Open 5 days a week from 9a.m. – 2p.m. – We have some gift ideas for you to purchase. ■ GREETING CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS – Don’t pay high prices for that special greeting card; choose from our large selection and pay 25 cents per card. ■ Monthly Board Meeting: Monday, Sept. 22, - 1p.m. EDUCATIONAL Services Computer Classes – Pre-Registration is required for Thursday classes in Sept.. Call 388-4711 to register for a beginners computer classes. Classes are $5 per month with a $12 Belgrade Senior Center membership. Bring your own laptop if you have one. If anyone is interested in learning how to operate an IPAD, please call JoAnn, 388-4711. Support Services Hearing Aid Maintenance First Tuesday of the month, during a full week. Blood Pressure Checks Tuesday, Sept. 2, 12:30 p.m. Thursday: Sept. 12, 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 and 25, 12:30 p.m. Ongoing Activities
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Belgrade September Events Schedule and Services Exercise and Strength Training Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9 – 10a.m. Walking Program – Tuesdays – 8:45a.m. Bingo – Wednesdays– 1p.m. SATURDAY BINGO – Every second and fourth Saturday of each month at 2p.m. Clogging– Tuesdays, 3:30p.m. Pinochle/Card Games - Thursdays 9a.m. – Fridays – 12:30p.m. Needleaires – Thursdays – 1p.m. Blood Pressure Checks – First Tuesday , second Thursday, third and fourth Wednesday of each month . Spaghetti Dinner – second Friday – 5 – 7p.m. Shrimp / Fish Fry – third Friday 5-7p.m. Nutrition Program Congregate Meals at center Monday through Friday, 12p.m. Meals-on-Wheels delivered Monday through Friday to homebound individuals. Frozen Meals available for pickup at center Monday through Friday - Call 388-4711. FREE Birthday Dinner Celebrations on the third Thursdays during the month of your birthday for members of the Senior Center.
september Menu 1 - Chicken Tenders, Oven Fries 3 - Italian Sausage and Mushroom Lasagna and Garlic Bread
4 -Sloppy Joes and Tater Tots 5 - GRANDPARENT’S DAY DINNER – Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
6 - BRING A FRIEND TO LUNCH - Oven Fried Chicken, Stuffing and Gravy
9 - French Bread Pizza 10 - Pork Chops, Baked Potatoes 11 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy 12 - Baked Salmon, Rice 15 - Bratwurst Sauerkraut, Baked Beans 16 - Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
17 - Goulash, Garlic Bread 18 - BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – Roast Beef w/Gravy and Mashed Potatoes
19 - Pork Enchiladas, Beans 22 - FERGUS COUNTY DAY – Garlic Lemon Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
23 - FIRST DAY OF FALL – Turkey, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
24 - Spaghetti and Meat Sauce and Garlic Bread
25 - Seafood Salad and Chicken Salad 26 - Baked Potato Bar, Chili 29 - Baked Ham and Scalloped Potatoes 30 - Meatball Subway, Pasta Salad Note: All meals include Salad and Dessert Bar, Roll and Drink
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Bozeman Senior Center The Center will be closed on Monday, Sept. 1, for the Labor Day Holiday.
■ Grandparents Day: Friday, Sept. 5 at 12p.m. Calling all grandparents! This is your special day! We invite grandparents and grandchildren and great-grandchildren to join us for a special lunch as we celebrate Grandparents Day! Games and entertainment will be provided for young children, beginning at 11:30a.m. Don’t miss out on this special celebration! Call 5862421 to sign-up. Space is limited.
■ FLU SHOTS, FLU SHOTS. Wednesday Oct. 1. The Gallatin County Health Department will be at the Bozeman Senior Center from 8p.m. to 10a.m. to give flu shots. No appointments are necessary. Please bring your Medicare or Medicaid card; this will pay for the shots. Get prepared for the flu season.
■ FALL FESTIVAL IS COMING SOON: Oct. 17 - 18. Put these dates on your calendar. Plan to come shop, shop, and shop some more. We will also have delicious food you can enjoy both days. Raffle Tickets with great prizes, a Gift Shop, Plants for sale, Woodworkers Handmade Gifts, a gigantic Christmas Shop and three huge rooms of rummage items galore. It is our most major event of the year! If you would like to volunteer at this very fun event, call Emily (586-2421).
■ New Pottery Class! JK Moyles Pottery will provide an introduction to pottery class on Friday Sept. 12 and 19 from 1-3p.m. The first session will cover hand building and the second session will cover glazing. The instructor provides 5 pounds of clay, all necessary tools, glazes, and 2 hours of instruction/assistance. The cost for both classes is $20.00. If you are interested in this class, please call Emily at 586-2421.
■ Aging in Place: Home Safety. Wednesday, Sept. 3 at 1p.m. Sixty-five percent of senior homes have at least one potential safety issue. Did you know that almost half of all home accidents can be avoided? Preventable home hazards (throw rugs or loose railings) can be harmful, leading to injuries that impact your ability to live independently. Take steps to prepare your home for changing needs as you grow older. Join Ann Fuchs with Home Instead as she discusses home safety.
■ 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-12p.m. on Friday mornings. If you are interested in learning portraits in oil, please call the center (586-2421).
■ Standardized Fitness Testing for adults (50+) will be administered Friday Sept. 12 from 8:30a.m.-2:30p.m. in the exercise room for all interested seniors. Tests will include cardiovascular, muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility. Participants will receive a handout of the fall exercise schedule. A companion post-test will be offered eight weeks later for exercisers to measure progress. This is a great opportunity for new participants to test their fitness and try a class. The test is free! If you decide to join our exercise program, please purchase the monthly exercise card at $10 per month.
■ State Day: Iowa! Thursday, Sept. 18. Enjoy a delicious lunch while learning more about the state of Iowa. If you were born or ever lived in Iowa, lunch is on us!
■ Yoga and Yogurt. Thursday Sept. 11 at 9a.m. Did you know that Yoga can lessen chronic pain? Join Myriah for yoga and
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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)
some tasty yogurt and feel the benefits for yourself!
■ Name that Tune: Fall! Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 12p.m. Sign up for lunch on this day and enjoy a fun game of Name that Tune. Tunes are presented by Grace Holiday. Please sign up for lunch in advance.
■ Singles Evening! Friday, Sept. 12 at 3:30-5p.m. This is a special event planned for the single men and women out there! Join us for light refreshments and music at the center from 3:30-5p.m. .. we will wrap up just in time for the final downtown Art Walk!
■ Movie After12p.m.: Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 1p.m. Join us the watch the film “Calendar Girls”. Join us for the after12p.m. and watch the true story of a Women’s Institute chapter fundraising effort for a local hospital creates a calendar. The calendar becomes a media sensation. Popcorn provided!
RICA. Feb. 19-27, 2015. Nine day trip featuring the capitol San Jose, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Hanging Bridges, Lake Arenal Cruise, guided river boat trip in a covered canoe to watch for wildlife including river turtles, exotic birds, rare butterflies, crocodiles and more. Includes air fare, motels, 14 meals, and wonderful sightseeing. Cost: $2899.00 per person, double occupancy. Complete itinerary at Senior Center front desk.
■ NEW ORLEANS HOLIDAY: Dec. 7 - 11. Stay four 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. Full payment is due in Sept..
■ JACKPOT TRIP: Sept. 24-26: Save your dollars and get signed
■ Blue Spurs Band, Senior Dance. Saturday, Sept. 20. Join the Blue Spurs Band for a fun evening of dancing, entertainment, and light refreshments. Cost: $5.00 per person.
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.
■ NEW TRIP: KENTUCKY, TENNESSEE, AND NORTH CAROLI-
■ 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 resume this month: Woodworker monthly meetings, Monday evening Pancakes/Bingo, and the Forgetters and Friends.
■ The Hiking Program: This is your last chance to enjoy our hiking program! Join us on Tuesdays until the end of Sept. at 8:30a.m. for an outdoor adventure. You can carpool to the trail site! A few remaining hikes include: Triple Tree, Bridger Bowl, and Hyalite Lake. The complete schedule is available at the Senior Center front desk.
■ The Walking Program: This program also ends at the
NA: May 15 - 21, 2015. Exciting new spring trip. Fly to Louisville, Ky., to begin the trip. Tour Churchill Downs Racetrack and the Kentucky Derby Museum. Sightseeing including Kentucky Horse Park, on to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show, sightseeing in the Smoky Mountain National Park and Gatlinburg. Country Tonight Evening Show included, too. In Asheville, N.C. tour the beautiful, huge, Biltmore House and Gardens and much more. Itinerary available at the Sr. Center. Cost: $2499.00 per person, double occupancy. Experience Spring in the deep south.
■ Caregiver Support Group. This support group meets at Spring Creek Inn the second and fourth Thursday at 4p.m. 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.
end of Sept.. Join us on Thursday mornings at 8:45am (at the Senior Center) ready to go on a fun walk. A few remaining trails include: Crescent Lake, Grotto Falls, and Painted Hills. We hope to have you join us!
■ Books: We welcome your books! Please clean out your book
■ Reader’s Theatre Group: Geri-Actors. If you like to read
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
and use your imagination, join the Readers Theatre group at the Senior Center—the Last Best Geri-Actors. Join us each Friday at 1p.m. Join the fun—no acting experience necessary.
supply and bring us previously enjoyed and gently used books. Book donations are accepted Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.
■ Meals-on-Wheels Needs Volunteers! Meals-on-Wheels is
■ Second Hand Rose Thrift Store: Our store is open for shopping from 10a.m.-2p.m., Monday-Friday. We would also like your donations of clothes, household items, books, games, crafts, and more. Bring it to the senior center anytime between 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. MondayFriday. Also, tell your friends to bring their items here, too. Thank You!
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Bozeman September Events Schedule at 10:30a.m.; drivers are back in the Center by 12p.m. If you would like to volunteer, please call Sue, 586-2421.
Services: Computer Assistance with Jack, Paul, Jay, Molly, Andrew Merwin, and Sandra Merwin. We are happy to have such great volunteers to assist with computer help to our senior community. Please sign up for one-on-one instruction with these wonderful volunteers. Call 586-2421 for an appointment/more information. Medical Equip.m.ent 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
Social: Pancakes/Bingo will resume next month: Monday, Sept. 15, at 5:30p.m. Pancake Supper is $3.50, and is served at 5:30p.m. Bingo to follow! Cash prizes. Creative Writing group! Tuesday’s at 10a.m. Be sure to join the fun of writing your life story or writing creatively.
Please call the center for more information.
Ongoing Activities: Health and Exercise Program Mondays: 8:30a.m. Strong Women, 9a.m. Gentle Aerobics, 10a.m. Core, 10:30a.m. Aerobics Plus, 11:30a.m. Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 2p.m. Arthritis Fitness. Tuesdays: 9:15a.m. Aerobics Combo, 10:15a.m. Tai Chi, 11:30a.m. Gentle Tai Chi, 12:30p.m. Strong Women/Men, 2p.m. Arthritis Exercise. Wednesdays: 8:30a.m. Strong Women, 9p.m. Silver Sneakers, 10p.m. Core, 10:30a.m. Aerobics Plus, 1p.m. Balance, 1:30p.m. Yoga Stretch. Thursdays: 9p.m. Yoga, 10:15a.m. Tai Chi, 11:30a.m. Gentle Tai Chi, 12:30p.m. Strong Women/Men, 2p.m. Arthritis Exercise. Fridays: 8:30a.m. Strong Women, 9a.m. Silver Sneakers, 10a.m. Core, 10:30a.m. Aerobics Plus, 11:30a.m. Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 2p.m. Arthritis Exercise. Foot Clinic by appointment call 586-2421 (third and fourth Mondays each month)
Oil Painting: The oil painting class will meet on Monday Sept. 8 and 22 with instructor May Mace. The time to meet is 1p.m. For more information contact Emily, 586-2421.
Free blood pressure checks are done every Wednesday from 11:30a.m. - 1p.m.
Cribbage Players! Tuesdays at 1p.m.
Tuesdays and Thursdays Bingo at 1p.m. Woodworkers shop members only 8:30a.m.-4p.m. Woodworkers Meeting first Wednesday of every month at 10a.m. Wood Carvers 9:30a.m. Mondays
Book Club discussion will meet on Monday, Sept. 15 at 10:30a.m. The Red Hat ladies will meet at Olive Garden.
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Bridge Wednesday and Friday at 12:45p.m. Duplicate Bridge – Mondays 12:30p.m. Watercolor Painting – 9:30a.m. Wednesdays Creative Writing – 10a.m. Tuesdays Scrabble – 10a.m. Thursdays Pinochle – 1p.m. Thursdays Cribbage - 1p.m. Tuesdays Pancake Supper and Bingo – third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. $3.50 Second Hand Rose Thrift Store Monday - Friday 10a.m. - 2p.m.
Educational Opportunities Computer Room – open 8:30a.m. – 4p.m. members only Computer One-On-One Help by appointment, please call 586-2421
Nutrition Services Free Birthday Dinners celebrated on Wednesdays only! Meals served in Center, Monday - Friday 12p.m. Meals-On-Wheels delivered Monday - Friday to home bound
Support Services Association for Blind Support Group – Second Thursday of each month at 1:30p.m. Forgetters and Friends – Second Wednesday at 1p.m. Caregiver Support Group - now meets at Spring Creek Inn on the second and fourth Thursday of each month beginning at 4p.m. Please call Spring Creek Inn for more information, 586-0074 Gallatin Valley Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Third Wednesday of Sept. - May at 3p.m. Contact Gretchen at 624-6161 with any questions. Bozeman Senior Center Travel Department Complete itineraries for each trip are available at the Senior Center front desk. Bozeman Senior Center 807 North Tracy, 586-2421 Email: judy_srctr@ bresnan.net Executive Director Email: emily_srctr@bresnan.net Associate Director www.montanaseniorcenter.org
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september Menu 1 - Holiday. Center Closed. 2 - Cucumber/Tomato, Oven Baked Chicken, Baked Potato, Corn, Mousse Pudding
3 - Pea Salad, Baked Cod, Rice, Mixed Veggies, Shortcake
4 - Applesauce, Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Chocolate Pie
5 - Grandparents Day. Broccoli Salad, Crab Salad, Bread Sticks, Pound Cake
8 - Carrot/Raisin/Pineapple, Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Tapioca Pudding
9 - Cranberry Salad, Roasted Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Bread Pudding
10 - Oriental Slaw, Stir Fry, Egg Rolls, Sunflower Cookie
11 - Bean Salad, Chicken, Caesar Salad, Bread Sticks, Parfait
12 - Cinnamon Rolls. Fruit, Roast Beef, Baked Potato, Carrots, Sour Cream Bars
15 - Pancakes/Bingo. Beets, Beef/Noodles, Roasted Veggies, Mousse
16 - Fruit, Chef Salad, Bread Sticks, Applesauce, Cake
17 - Name That Tune! Spinach Salad, American Pie, Butterscotch Blondies
18 - Iowa State Day. Jell-O/Fruit, Pork Sandwich, Roasted Potatoes, Corn/ Pickle, Ice Cream
19 - Macaroni Salad, Baked Cod, Rice, Mixed Veggies, Apple Crisp
22 - Grapefruit/Mandarin Oranges, Stir Fry, Egg Rolls, Sunflower Cookie
23 - Tossed Salad, Spaghetti, Bread Sticks, Broccoli, Cherry Cobbler
24 - Cucumber Salad, Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Fruit Bars
25 - Fruit Salad, Chicken, Roasted Potatoes, Carrots, Crispy Fudge Bars
26 - Beets, Taco Salad Bar, Black Beans, Corn/Peppers, Pudding
29 - Deviled Egg, Chicken Fried Steak, Hash Browns, Veggies, Brownie
30 - Tossed Salad, Roast Beef, Baked Potato, Squash, Ice Cream Please make reservations for lunch so that we can have an adequate amount of food!
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RSVP
Southwest Montana
RSVP of Gallatin County’s most recent volunteer opportunities:
Three Forks Food Bank: Volunteer needed on Mondays and/or Thursdays to help with administrative duties, including answer phones and questions, some paper and computer work. They will train. Belgrade Senior Center: Meals on Wheels needs substitute drivers. Delivery times are before 12p.m. Monday – Friday.
Befrienders: Befriend a senior; visit on a regular weekly basis. Your interests will be matched to a senior who needs companionship.
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
American Cancer Society-Road to Recovery: Volunteers needed to drive patients receiving treatments from their homes to the Hospital. No set schedules. Only skill needed is your compassion.
Bozeman Deaconess Hospital: Volunteers are needed at the Information Desks to greet people and give directions at the Atrium and by The Perk each day from 8a.m. – 12p.m. and 12 – 4p.m.
Galavan: Volunteer drivers are needed M-F 10a.m.-2p.m. Volunteers need a Commercial Driver’s License and Galavan will assist you in obtaining one.
Belgrade Meals on Wheels: Deliver meals M-F to
Community Café: Brush up on your computer skills by
seniors.
volunteering 2-3 hours at beginning and end of the month entering computer data into Excel spreadsheets.
Senior Groceries – Gallatin Valley Food Bank: Deliver
Help Center: A volunteer who is computer literate and
commodities to seniors in their homes once a month. Deliveries in Belgrade are especially needed.
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.
Bozeman Senior Center Foot Clinic: Retired or nearly retired nurses are urgently needed! Just 2 days a month either 4 or 8 hour shifts.
Jessie Wilber Gallery The Emerson: Volunteers needed
Sacks Thrift: Support the Help Center by volunteering at
on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays to greet people at the main desk, answer questions and keep track of the number of visitors. Only requirement is enjoying people.
the thrift store. Volunteers needed for 2-3 hour shifts on any day (Monday – Saturday) 9:30a.m. – 6p.m. in Bozeman and Belgrade locations.
Habitat for Humanity Restore: Volunteers needed
Heart of the Valley: Cats are in need of volunteers
for general help, sorting donations and assisting customers at the Belgrade store.
to play, cuddle and socialize. Only skill needed is your compassion and love of cats.
Gallatin Rest Home: Volunteers wanted for visiting the
Museum of the Rockies: Variety of opportunities
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.
available, such as helping in the gift shop and more.
RSVP of Park County
Currently has the following opportunities: RSVP invites you to join us for a summer full of fun and friends as you give to your community. Sound Interesting ? Call us at 222-2281.
Beautiful summertime and we always take advantage of it in Park County however you may want to add some exciting volunteer opportunities to your schedule. RSVP has a real variety of new volunteer placements.
RSVP Handcrafters: Join this group of crafters in quilting, knitting, crocheting and embroidering to make items like hats for chemo patients, baby blankets and 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 Saturdays until September 13. 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 Deb 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.
Stafford Animal Shelter hopes you won’t forget our
There will be new projects as we head for fall and you
furry friends. They appreciate help playing with animals, doing laundry and other activities.
may be interested in getting a head start on these. There are also mailings and onetime events.
Loaves and Fishes and the Food Pantry stay busy all year meeting the nutritional needs of Park County Residents, can you spare some time to help fill this need?
Yellowstone Gateway Museum and the Depot are at their busiest during the summer months. Greet visitors and tell them about our beautiful area and its history. Flexible times.
Contact Shannon, RSVP Program Coordinator, 111 So. 2nd St, Livingston, MT 59047; phone (406) 222-2281;email:livingston@rsvpmt.org