Michael Keaton (center) at a Q&A hosted with him after the screening of his film “Knox Goes Away.” Also pictured are Jeff Lazslo (left) , and Lisa McGrory (right), ED of Bozeman Film Society.
BOZEMAN FILM SOCIETY SHOWCASES INDEPENDENT CINEMA
By Jennifer Verzuh
The Bozeman Film Society has been a part of Lisa McGrory’s life for around 40 years.
She began attending their film
screenings when the non-profit still showed them at the Rialto while attending college in the 1980s, before becoming involved in a more official capacity.
“When I was doing my own business, I was asked to join the
board [20 years ago]. I thought that would be great [to] get involved.”
Thanks to the support of the sponsors, since 1978, the organization has had a mission to bring independent films as
well as foreign language cinema to Bozeman audiences, as well as feature special guest to speak about the films when possible.
“Our base of viewers really depends on us to bring films that are typically not going to be
Photos courtesy of Bozeman Film Society
coming to a multiplex,” McGrory, now the Bozeman Film Society’s Executive Director, said. “A lot of these films often introduce people in Bozeman to broader ideas [and] stories from around the world they might not have thought about.
Of the 28-30 films the group screens each year at the Ellen Theater, this month they’ll be showing “A Different Man” starring Sebastian Stan, which had its world premiere at Sundance Film Festival and “Lee” starring Kate Winslet. The latter film will be accompanied by a Q&A with photojournalist Erin Trieb to speak about being a woman in that field (like Winslet’s character in the movie).
“We do a lot of Q&As, and as we have special events, we also partner with other non-profits if there’s a film with a storyline that has a connection to what a nonprofit does.
“It’s a good tie-in to the community,” McGrory said. “We just really want to support what other groups around the Gallatin
Valley are doing and if there’s a way a film can bring that to light for the community that’s great.”
Another way the Bozeman Film Society showcases and supports the local community is they make an effort to show films with Montana connections.
“Montana has a really long history of great films [and] great filmmakers. They continue to produce a lot of incredible films: writing, directing, producing, acting. It’s great to be able to bring a film that has a tie to Montana and also have people that were involved in the process of making the film come and speak about the film.”
McGrory said the moviegoing experience offers a social aspect for the community too.
“Seeing films together in a darkened theater, it’s a different experience than sitting at home and watching it on the couch. You get to experience it as a group. You get to discuss the film, it’s an enhanced experience from watching it at home and I
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think that brings community. It’s also a very social thing,” she said. Bozeman Film Society, view their upcoming events and buy
AGING CONUNDRUMS
By Bobbi J. Geise OLLI member
t’s a funny conundrum, this aging process. But one thing
is for certain, it is inevitable. However, HOW we choose to approach aging is up to us.
Take Marjorie, for example. She’s a recent octogenarian who likes to hang out with “younger folks”
because being around people that are younger than her makes her feel more youthful and energetic.
Jerry agrees. That is also why he engages in university lectures, attends athletic events on campus
and bellies up to the local brew pub to strike up a conversation with someone new and different. At age 67, Sarah took a juggling class to engage an untapped area of her brain and add some
Photo provided by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Lifelong Learners and speakers at OLLI MSU.
therapeutic laughter and levity into her life.
As for myself, I may be in a denial phase, not willing to accept that getting older may mean some of my abilities may change. For example, I narrowly avert disaster every summer as I ride around the windy, bumpy BMX track with my dozens of kids nearly half a century younger than myself. I am not the oldest rider, however. There’s a 70- and 82-year-old that inspire me to continue riding, and celebrate every time I cross the finish line.
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Some may argue that we should “act our age,” meaning behave in a way that society expects one to act given their biological age. For example, 60, 70 and 80-yearolds should not be riding BMX. However, studies show that learning new skills and topics, staying physically and mentally active and being curious are critical ingredients for longevity. These activities keep us young in mind, body and spirit, and help push back against father time.
Across the nation, over 167,000 Osher Lifelong Learning
Institutes (OLLI) members from 125 OLLIs, keep their minds and bodies active, sharp and healthy by being curious, staying mentally and socially engaged and learning new things. These adults, 50 years of age and better, engage in a wide variety of lifelong learning endeavors. They attend classes on ancient and recent history, current affairs, art, math and science, to name just a few. Others learn or renew skills such as drawing, cooking, foreign language, computers or juggling.
OLLI members, and those participating in other lifelong learning groups, see their seventies, eighties and nineties as a perfect time to pursue new interests or rekindle old ones.
“Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” — Albert Einstein
I am on the younger end of Prime’s “mature” readership and OLLI demographic. However, I am inspired daily, as I work alongside volunteers, members, and presenters, decades my senior. They exude an enthusiasm and eagerness to learn that rival children 60 plus years their junior. I am reminded that every day is a gift, filled with learning opportunities for everyone.
Bobbi J Geise Member volunteer and guest author Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
at Montana State University
Visit: montana.edu/olli Email: olli@montana.edu
Tele: 406-994-6646
Photo provided by Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Author and OLLI founder, Bernard Osher.
The 2024 GARDENING SEASON
By Jan Cashman
Although it got off to a slow start (crops in April and May were 7 to 10 days behind the average), the 2024 gardening season turned out to be a good one. The late fall we’ve had without a serious freeze has been a big help in ripening late-season crops like tomatoes, squash, pumpkins and peppers.
My husband Jerry and I attended
the October meeting of the Gallatin Gardeners Club where members report on what worked and what didn’t work so well in their gardens this season. Mostly the members talked about their vegetable gardens.
Some of the varieties the members recommended were Red Russian Kale, Purple Viking Potatoes, Sweetness Sweet Corn, Blush Tomatoes and Esterina Cherry Tomatoes. Because of the longer gardening season, a few of the garden
club members were even successful with artichokes this year. One club member had huge success with her honeyberries which are in the same genus as honeysuckle (Lonicera). She grew two varieties, Aurora and Borealis, because two different varieties are needed for pollination. Honeyberries are a hardy blue berry that grows on a bush. She harvested a huge crop of 6 to 10
old. This nutritious fruit is good for pies, desserts, smoothies or on your breakfast cereal.
OUR GARDEN
Although the rhubarb and asparagus, two early spring crops, were ready to harvest a few days later than most years, we had great crops of both of them. Jerry attributes the success of the all-male varieties of asparagus (Jersey Knight and Purple Passion) growing in our raised bed to the special soil mix he has planted them in: equal parts of crusher fines (coarse sand), compost, peat moss and topsoil.
Although we had an average to good crop in our apple orchard this year, plum, cherry, pear and apricot trees around the Valley did not produce well. We think that is because the below zero weather we had in late October 2023 damaged the blossoms.
PESTS
There are a number of challenges to gardening here in the Gallatin Valley and this year was no exception. Depending on where you live, some gardeners had hail that damaged or at least slowed down their garden crops. Gusty winds hurt some gardens later in the summer by
aphids on our plants. Deer are a frequent visitor and do damage to many of our gardens as are racoons who seem to know when the sweet corn is ripe. Our vegetable garden is fenced to keep deer out, but smart racoons have easy access to it. This year one of our employees told us about a solar powered animal repellant red light. It seemed to work to keep the racoons out of our sweet corn.
Jan Cashman has operated Cashman Nursery in Bozeman with her husband, Jerry, since 1975.
Blossom end rot is a common complaint of tomato growers. (You can still eat tomatoes with these black bottoms, but it is unsightly and there is less of the fruit for you to eat.) Plant tomatoes that are to blossom end rot. And keep the soil under your tomato plants evenly moist. Since blossom end rot is a Calcium deficiency, use a fertilizer that contains
It is not too late to wrap your tender trees to protect them from sunscald, deer and rodents. Hopefully, most of your fall gardening tasks are done. Take time to reflect on the cycles of life and the joys of gardening, this
OLD GUY MENUS
Jim Drummond is a retired banker and Bozeman native.
By Jim Drummond
Almost everyone was in attendance at the old guy waterhole this week. Several fellows at one end of the table were sharing their views about the optimal voltage for a cordless impact drill. At the other end a couple of gents were arguing vigorously about how many calories are in a banana. The chap in the middle of the table wasn’t involved in either discussion. His eyes were focused on the top of the table as he kept kneading his right bicep with his left hand while grimacing in pain.
One of the fellows quit arguing about the banana and asked our hurting friend what was ailing him.
The gent responded, “I need a recommendation for a good exercise facility. I have to gain some arm strength or move out of my house.”
The conversation at both ends of the table ceased and everyone looked at our beleaguered friend.
Somebody said, “That sounds serious. What’s happening at home?”
The first fellow continued to rub his upper right arm and responded, “Lately we’ve been having disagreements about what to eat for supper. Every night my wife asks me what I want on the menu. I usually respond with ‘barbecued brats or a hamburger.’ She argues that she would rather have salmon and a salad. In the past we would eventually come to an agreement before mealtime.
About a month ago she quit negotiating and told me that if I want a hamburger I would have to beat her at arm wrestling. Then she sat down at the table, rolled up her right sleeve, hitched up her skirt and plopped her arm across the table in a challenging manner. She said ‘if you want a burger, big boy, you have to pin me.’ Then she wiggled a ‘come on’ at me with her fingers.”
Someone inquired, “So, what have you been eating for supper?”
The gent responded, “We’ve been having salmon and she’s just about broken my arm. I need to start a workout program if I’m ever going to eat a normal meal again.”
The fellow sitting next to Melvin Milquetoast commented, “My wife has great leg strength so she is always challenging me to leg wrestle when I try to avoid broccoli or Brussels sprouts. We have to lie on our backs on the floor, side by side, head to toe, and she counts to three.”
Somebody questioned, “What happens then?”
The first gent responded, “She hooks her leg around my leg and launches me across the floor and against the wall. Then I have to eat Brussels sprouts and broccoli when I would much rather have French fries.”
A fellow at the end of the table commented, “My wife doesn’t appreciate contact sports and has a work-around to arm wrestling. As we get close to mealtime she asks me what I would like to eat. I answer her with ‘pizza, steak, spaghetti or meatloaf.’ When I look
at her for a response, she has her hands over her ears and is saying in a low voice ’nah, nah, nah, nah…...I can’t hear you!’ Then she informs me that we are going to have vegetable soup, salmon and a three bean salad. I don’t know why she even asks. I really wish that she would arm wrestle.”
An older lad partway down the table shared, “My wife is quite gracious. She’s willing to decide what we eat by playing rock, paper and scissors. She cheats, but I don’t get hurt and I’m slowly acquiring a taste for salmon. It’s palatable if you douse it with ketchup.”
The quiet member of the group finally commented, “My wife and I used to strap on puffy red mittens before supper to decide the
menu. She has a quick left hook so our meal was usually salmon. I finally suggested that we should take turns picking the menu on alternating days. She agreed and said I could determine the meal on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and she would decide on the other days. I told her that wouldn’t be fair because she would get one extra day. She said that if I don’t like those terms I would have to beat her at ax throwing.”
Someone inquired, “So, what’s for supper tonight?”
The fellow replied, “Salmon, and I have to stop by the store for some condiments. Salmon’s fairly tasty when simmered with sauerkraut and onions, and easier to swallow than humble pie.”
GET OUT THERE
Tackling Technology
By Kristin VanDeWalle
Executive Director of Befrienders, a nonprofit that enhances the lives of seniors through volunteer companionship and support. She encourages seniors to ‘Get Out There’ into the community to combat isolation and loneliness.
Last month, many residents in the Gallatin Valley received an AI-generated scam
email that included personal details—your name, address and even a picture of your home (likely sourced from a search engine map)—along with a ransom threat. This frightening scam underscores a growing issue among the senior community: while technology can offer amazing opportunities to stay
connected, it also makes us more vulnerable. In some cases, it can even isolate seniors and prevent them from “Getting Out There.” For many older adults, technology is an unfamiliar territory. They didn’t grow up with smartphones, computers or social media, so the learning curve can be steep. Despite
the goal of using technology to connect with family, friends and the world, it can sometimes leave seniors feeling even more disconnected. Here’s how this happens and how we can bridge the gap.
How It Happens
As more social interactions
occur online, older adults who aren’t adept with social media or email may feel left out. Platforms like Facebook, Instagram or WhatsApp are common tools younger generations use to stay connected. However, seniors who struggle with these platforms often miss family updates, community events or important conversations, which can lead to feelings of exclusion.
Though digital communications like video calls and texting are convenient, they don’t always fulfill the deeper need for personal, face-to-face interaction that many older adults cherish. In-person visits feel more genuine to seniors and can help reduce emotional isolation, while digital alternatives may feel impersonal or inadequate.
Furthermore, seniors are often targeted by scams and phishing attacks, like the email mentioned earlier. This leads many to become understandably wary of online security, causing them to hesitate when it comes to embracing technology. Fears about identity theft, phishing scams, or malware can make them avoid critical tasks like online banking or video calls, further contributing to digital isolation.
Physical limitations can also make technology harder to use. Vision impairment, arthritis, or hearing loss can turn navigating small touchscreens, reading tiny text, or managing complex menus into frustrating challenges. This can lead seniors
to avoid technology altogether, missing out on the benefits it offers.
Bridging the Gap
At Befrienders, we understand these challenges and offer solutions to prevent tech-related isolation. Learning to use technology effectively requires time and support, but many seniors lack access to patient, personalized instruction. Without guidance, they can feel overwhelmed or left behind, especially as younger generations swiftly adapt to new technologies.
Befrienders offers two free programs that can help seniors bridge the digital divide and stay socially connected. Our Befriend-A-Senior program pairs volunteers with seniors for weekly visits, providing companionship and support. These volunteers can also assist with technology issues as part of their ongoing connection. For seniors looking for more targeted help, the Lend-A-Hand program offers short-term volunteer assistance with specific tasks— such as resolving technology concerns.
Personal visits that offer support while celebrating small victories with technology can greatly boost a senior’s confidence. With this kind of encouragement, they are more likely to embrace technology as a tool, rather than fear it.
One exciting opportunity for seniors in the Gallatin Valley is TECHSgiving. This free
Befrienders event will be held on Friday, November 15th, from 12 to 2 p.m. at the Bozeman Senior Center. It’s a perfect chance to enjoy a delicious lunch while receiving help with any technology question or issue. Hosted by XYPN, a local tech company, TECHSgiving aims to empower seniors to use technology with confidence. Please RSVP with Befrienders to attend by Nov. 12th at (406) 5228169.
RYANN THOMAS, Content Manager for XYPN, shared:
“XYPN is excited to partner with Befrienders at the Bozeman Senior Center for TECHSgiving. Our mission is to make technology accessible and user-friendly for everyone, especially seniors who may feel overwhelmed by the digital world. During TECHSgiving, attendees can enjoy a meal in a warm, welcoming environment and then visit our ‘Tech Stations’ to get hands-on
help with everything from social media to cybersecurity. As we celebrate our 10-year anniversary, we are proud to empower seniors, fostering both independence and confidence in their tech skills.”
Keeping Seniors Connected
As we age, staying connected to family, friends and the community becomes even more important. While technology can be a powerful tool for maintaining these connections, it’s essential to acknowledge the challenges it presents. By offering support, simplifying devices and building confidence, we can ensure technology serves as a means to keep seniors connected rather than isolated.
As we wrap up this year, I hope this article has highlighted the ways in which technology can isolate seniors and, more importantly, how we can bridge that gap. Next month, we’ll dive deeper into safe internet practices and offer tips to help seniors avoid common scams and protect their personal information as we enter the new year.
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eye glasses collection box for prescription or non-prescription and dark glasses at The Bozeman s enior Center, The Belgrade s enior Center, The m anhattan s enior Center and The Three Rivers s enior Citizens Club in Three Forks. For more information, contact Richard Reiley at 406-388-7840 Visit us
FINANCIAL FOCUS
Donor-advised funds: A smart way to give
You can find several ways to make charitable gifts—but if you’re looking for a method that can provide multiple tax benefits, along with an efficient platform for giving year after year, you might want to consider a donor-advised fund.
Once you open a donor-advised
fund (DAF), you can contribute many types of assets, including cash, publicly traded stocks, bonds, CDs or non-cash items such as closely held business interests, art or collectibles. You can then decide how to invest the money, possibly following a strategy suggested by the DAF sponsor organization you’ve
selected. The next step involves choosing which charities to support, how often to provide support (such as once a year) and how much to give each time. You’re essentially free to direct the money to any charities you like, provided they’re IRS-approved charitable organizations.
Now, let’s look at the possible tax advantages offered by a DAF: • Immediate tax deduction: A few years ago, changes in tax laws resulted in a vastly increased standard deduction, which, in turn, led to far fewer people itemizing on their tax returns and having less incentive, at
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least from a tax standpoint, to contribute to charities. But if you don’t typically give enough each year to itemize deductions, you could combine several years’ worth of giving into one contribution to a DAF and take a larger deduction in that tax year. And you can claim that deduction, even though the DAF may distribute funds to charities over several years.
• Tax-free growth of earnings: Once you contribute an asset to a DAF, any earnings growth is not taxable to you, the DAF or the charitable groups that receive grants from the DAF.
• Avoidance of capital gains taxes: When you donate appreciated stocks or other investments—or for that matter, virtually any appreciated asset— to a DAF, you can avoid paying the capital gains taxes that would otherwise be due if you were to simply sell the asset and then donate the proceeds to charitable organizations. Plus, by receiving the appreciated asset, rather than the proceeds from a sale, the charitable groups can gain more from your contribution. And you can also take a tax deduction for your donation.
While these potential tax benefits can certainly make a
DAF an attractive method of charitable giving, you should be aware of some potential tradeoffs. Once you contribute assets to a DAF, that gift is irrevocable, and you can’t access the money for any reason other than
charitable giving. Also, your investment options are limited to what’s available in the DAF program you’ve chosen. And DAFs can incur administrative costs in addition to the fees charged on the underlying investments.
You may want to consult with your financial professional about other potential benefits and tradeoffs of DAFs and whether a DAF can help you with your charitable giving goals. Also, different DAF sponsors offer different features, so you will want to do some comparisons. And because DAFs can have such significant implications for your tax situation, you should consult with your tax professional before taking action.
If a DAF is appropriate for your situation, though, consider it carefully—it might be a good way to support your charitable giving efforts for years to come.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC
Snow-covered sidewalks can be hazardous for everyone. The City of Bozeman’s Snow Angels program connects seniors and individuals with disabilities to nearby neighbors willing to help clear snow from sidewalks adjacent to homes throughout the winter season.*
Assistance is available for residents who:
• Are 62 years or older, or have a physical disability
• Reside within Bozeman city limits
• Lack the resources to handle snow removal
Need assistance this winter? Email: snowangels@bozeman.net Call: 406-582-3200 Visit: www.bozeman.net/snowangels
Want to volunteer? Register at www.bozeman.net/snowangels, and you’ll be connected with a local neighbor who could use your help this winter.
Meal Service in Senior Centers:
Belgrade MENU
Meals on Wheels Delivery: Monday through Friday. Call to find out how to qualify for this program. Center meals: Monday through Friday at 12 p.m. Call before 10 a.m. to sign up.
Belgrade Senior Center will be opening soon. Please go to our website at belgradeseniorcenter.com for updates as they become available.
92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade, MT • (406) 388-4711 • Call in to order to go meals by 10 a.m. the day before! Menu subject to change without notice!
NOV. 1 – Salad, Fish & Chips, Vegetables, Fruit
NOV. 4 – Salad, Hot Beef Sandwiches, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit
NOV. 5 – Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Fruit
NOV. 6 – Salad, Sauce D’arachde (Meat w/ peanut sauce over rice), Vegetables, Fruit
NOV. 7 – Fruit Salad, Eggs Your Way, Sausage, Hashbrowns, Cinnamon Rolls
MOW: BREAKFAST CASSEROLE
NOV. 8 – Salad, Beef Stew, Biscuits, Dessert
NOV. 11 – Salad, Swedish Meatballs, Rice, Vegetables, Fruit
NOV. 12 – Salad Bar, Clam Chowder, Herb Scones, Dessert
NOV. 13 – Salad, Pot Roast, Dinner Rolls, Fruit
NOV. 14 – Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert
NOV. 15 – Salad, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Tots, Vegetables, Fruit
NOV. 18 – Salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Sweet Potatoes, Dessert
NOV. 19 – Salad, Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert
NOV. 20 – BIRTHDAY LUNCH - Salad, Lasagna, Vegetables, Birthday Cake, & Ice Cream
NOV. 21 – Salad, Pork Enchiladas, Rice & Beans, Vegetables, Fruit
NOV. 22 – THANKSGIVING FEAST - Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, and all the fixings!
NOV. 25 – Salad, French Dip Sandwich, Vegetables, Fruit
NOV. 26 – Salad, Chicken and Wild Rice Casserole, Vegetables, Dessert
NOV. 27 – Salad, Pork Ragu, Pasta, Vegetables, Fruit
NOV. 28 – NO BREAKFAST CLUB - CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
NOV. 29 – CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
Meals on Wheels Delivery: Monday – Friday. Call to find out how to qualify for this program.
Center meals: Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m. - Call before 10:00 a.m. to sign up
Fitness Classes will be held in the Quaw Gym at Southview and Broadway in Belgrade.
EXERCISE:
Full Body Workout: 9 a.m. Mondays, Fridays (Quaw Gym)
9:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays (Quaw Gym)
Line Dancing: 9:30 a.m. Mondays
Yoga: 9:00 a.m. Wednesdays (Quaw Gym)
Zumba: 1 p.m. Wednesdays
Ballroom Dancing 10:30 a.m. Thursdays (with Open Dance at 10:15 a.m.)
Walking Group: 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays
Stepping On: 1 p.m. Thursdays
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:
Pinochle: 12:30 p.m. Mondays
Ukulele Class: 9:45 a.m. Instruction and 10:45 a.m. Group Play-Along Tuesdays
Arts & Crafts: 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays
Bingo: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays
Sing-Along: 11:30 a.m. Thursdays
Needle Aires: 9:30 a.m. Fridays
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES:
November 1: Fireside Book Club at 1:00 p.m.
November 20: November Birthday Lunch
November 22: Thanksgiving Dinner No Breakfast Club
November 28 & 29: Closed for Thanksgiving
NOV. 5 ELECTION DAY: Chicken Cordon Blue, Casserole over Pasta, Veggie Sticks
Bozeman MENU
807 North Tracy • (406) 586-2421 • www.bozemanseniorcenter.org
Shannon Bondy, shannon@bozemanseniorcenter.org (Executive Director)
Kristi Wetsch, krisi@bozemanseniorcenter.org (Director Program & Marketing)
This menu is subject to change due to the availability of food.
You must call us at 586-2421 by 1:00 p.m. the day before or earlier to make a reservation. Meals are served from 12 to 12:15 p.m. The cost of the meal is a suggested donation of $5 for people 60 and over and $7 for people under 60 (this is not a suggestion donation).
Large salads are served every day at the center. The cost is $7.00.
You must call in a day ahead for the salad.
NOV. 1- Fruit, Fried Green Tomatoes. BLT on Whole Wheat Bread, Roasted Potatoes, Peas,
NOV. 4 – Green Salad, Whole Wheat Spaghetti with Meatballs, Italian Greens, Garlic Bread, Joy Cookie
NOV. 5 – Closed for Election Day
NOV. 6 – Green Salad, Baked Chicken, Brown Rice, Broccoli, Garlic Bread with Lemon Herb Sauce, Almond and Poppy Seed Cake
NOV. 7 – Breakfast for Lunch: Fruit, Ham, Egg and Cheese on English Muffin, Hash Browns, Creamed Spinach
NOV. 8
– VETERANS DAY LUNCH: All Veterans eat free. Green Salad, Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Whole Grain Dinner Roll, Tangy Lemon Pie
NOV. 11 – Green Salad, Ruben Sandwich, Fries, Brussel Sprouts
NOV. 12
– Green Salad, Shepherd’s Pie, Mixed Vegetables, Whole Wheat Roll, Apple Turnover
NOV. 13
– Fruit, Pork Loin, Baked Potato with Sour Cream, Broccoli, Whole Wheat Roll
NOV. 14 – Green Salad, Baked Cod, Brown Rice, Carrot Cake
NOV. 15 – TECHSGIVING: Free to the first 100 people. Green Salad, Chili, Corn, Biscuit
NOV. 18 – Green Salad, Chicken Alfredo, Broccoli, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll, Drizzled Fudge Cookie
NOV. 19 – Green Salad, Beef Stew, Mixed Vegetables, Whole Wheat Biscuit
NOV. 20 – Fruit, BBQ Chicken Pizza, Fresh Vegetables, Ranch Dip, Vanilla Pudding with Apricots
NOV. 21 – THANKSGIVING LUNCH: Broccoli Salad, Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Bean Casserole, Cranberry Sauce, Cornbread Stuffing, Pumpkin Pie
NOV. 22 – Green Salad, Shrimp Stir Fry, Brown Rice, Egg Roll, Spice Cupcake with Caramel Icing NOV. 25 – Green Salad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Carrots, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll
NOV. 26 – Fruit, Chicken Pot Pie, Green Beans, Whole Wheat Roll
NOV. 27 – Green Salad, Ham Salad Sandwich on Croissant, Peas, Deviled Egg
NOV. 28 – CLOSED HAPPY THANKSGIVING
NOV. 29 – CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING
Allergy statement for all Meals-On-Wheels foods: Menu items may contain or come into contact with WHEAT, EGGS, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, FISH, SHELLFISH, SOYBEANS, and MILK. Meals are now being served at the Bozeman Senior Center.
Yellowstone Senior Center
NOVEMBER 1 – Green Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Brownie
NOVEMBER 6 – Green Salad, Orange Chicken, Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Cake
NOVEMBER 8 – Green Salad, Chili and Baked Potato Bar, Brownie
NOVEMBER 13 – Green Salad, Sloppy Joe, Tater Tots, Mixed Vegetables, Cake
NOVEMBER 15 – Green Salad, Baked Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Carrots, Brownie
NOVEMBER 20 – Green Salad, Pot Roast, Vegetables, Biscuit, Cake
NOVEMBER 22 – THANKSGIVING DINNER: Green Salad, Turkey Dinner
NOVEMBER 27 – CLOSED
NOVEMBER 29 - CLOSED
• Bozeman Senior Center Board meetings are held on the third Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
• The Bozeman Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, November 5th, 28th and 29th.
• Bozeman Senior Center’s Second Hand Rose is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• The Bookstore is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Accepting donations for Second Hand Rose on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
• Accepting donations for the Christmas Store anytime during business hours.
• These dates and times are subject to change dependent upon volunteer and staff availability.
• Please call 586-2421 to be sure before you shop or bring donations!
• The Christmas Store opens is now open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and runs through December 20th.
BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER TRAVEL DEPARTMENT
YOU MUST BE A CURRENT MEMBER OF THE BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER BEFORE WE CAN ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST AND YOU MUST BE AT LEAST 50 YEARS OF AGE!
Judy Morrill, Coordinator and travel article author
Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m to 12 p.m.
Fall is definitely here, and it’s time for you to think about traveling with the Bozeman Senior Center. We have great travel opportunities for you to enjoy.
THESE TRIPS ARE SOLD OUT FOR 2025: Italy’s Treasures in April 2025
Belgium, Holland River Boat Trip in April 2025
These are great trips for 2025 that are ready for you to enjoy:
*ICELAND: LAND OF FIRE AND ICE, AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2025
Fly from Bozeman to Reykaivik to begin a wonderful trip. Highlights include: Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park and many more amazing sights in Iceland.
There will be two hotel stays,and we will travel by motorcoach around Iceland. Pick up a brochure and get signed up now to hold your space on this fun trip.
*HISTORIC SAVANNAH AND CHARLESTON, OCTOBER 24, 2025
A seven day trip at a perfect time of the year to travel to this beautiful part of the United States. See the sights in Charleston, Savannah and Jekyll Island. A very fun trip you will thoroughly enjoy.
*WEST VIRGINIA RAILS AND WILLIAMSBURG, SEPTEMBER 2025
An 8 day trip featuring two days of train rides through West Virginia, enjoying the fall scenery. Also travel to Greenbrier Resort and Bunker. This bunker, below the resort, was built in 1958 as
NOV. 5 – Sausage Alfredo, Italian Salad, Corn
NOV. 6 – Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Apple Sauce, Green Beans
NOV. 7 – Jell-O with Fruit, Ham and Bean Soup, Green Salad
NOV. 12 – Ham, Baked Potato, Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli
a possible evacuation center for the President, the House of Representatives and the Senate, in case of an emergency. Then travel by motorcoach to Monticello, then to Jamestown and colonial Williamsburg. This is a great new trip we have never offered before.
*OVERNIGHT TRIP TO WEST YELLOWSTONE FOR A SNOWCOACH INTO YELLOWSTONE PARK, FEB. 18-19, 2025
Enjoy a great day in Yellowstone Park, on a very comfortable, warm, snowcoach and spend one night at the Holiday Inn in West Yellowstone. There is room for 26 passengers on the two snowcoaches, so get signed up right away to hold your space.
Sign up at the Bozeman Senior Center Front Desk and pay by check, credit card or cash. Bring your Golden Age Park Pass.
Cost: $390 for double occupancy or $460 if you want to room alone.
For any of these trips, pick up the brochures from the Travel Kiosk. Fill out the registration forms and payment information, and get them back to Judy at the Senior Center. She will get you on the trips.
Travel on any trips through the Bozeman Senior Center is open to current members of the Bozeman Senior Center who have paid their 2025 membership dues.
NOV. 13 – Cottage Cheese with Fruit, Pineapple Chicken, Rice, Mixed Vegetables
NOV. 14 – Pea Salad, Bacon, Mushroom, Swiss Cheese Meatloaf, Scallop Potatoes, Spinach
Phone: 406-586-2421 MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE
Come travel with the Bozeman Senior Center!
NOV. 19 – Green Salad, Cabbage and Ground Beef Skillet, Glazed Carrots
NOV. 20 – Pickled Beets, Cod, Tater Tots, Coleslaw
NOV. 21 – THANKSGIVING LUNCH: Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Cranberries, Sweet Potato Salad
NOV. 26 – Stewed Tomatoes, Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Italian Style Vegetables
NOV. 27 – Green Salad, Goulash, Green Beans, Garlic Bread
Bozeman Senior Center Fitness Classes
ALL EXERCISE CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE FITNESS ROOM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LINE DANCING AND AEROBICS
(Both are in the Dining Room)
Fitness Dues Are $20 a Month STRONG PEOPLE (MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 1 P.M.)
Strength building class focuses on increasing bone density and muscle mass. Class follows accepted protocol for people with bone loss. Participants work at their own level increasing weights as they build strength. Each class also includes exercises to strengthen the core and finishes with stretching. All are welcome and weights are provided.
STRENGTH TRAINING
(MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS AT 8:30 A.M.)
A great class for men and women looking to increase muscle mass and overall body strength. Body weight, dumbbells, leg weights and bands are all incorporated into a full body workout. Strength training doesn’t
have to be intimidating; drop in for a class and see how much fun you can have getting stronger. Just bring a water bottle.
AEROBICS WITH STRENGTH (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE DINING ROOM)
This is a full hour’s workout. We do 40 minutes of cardio (which can vary in intensity depending on your own ability) and 15 minutes of stretching. Come join this dynamic workout!
CORE ON THE FLOOR (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 10:35 A.M.)
Pilates inspired. Gentle mat work and stretching.
BEGINNING LINE DANCING (TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 10 A.M. TO 10:45 A.M.)
Beginning line dancing is a fun form of exercise with physical, mental, emotional and social benefits. Learn and practice common line dance steps. Then dance to a variety of music including rock, Latin, country and waltz. Beginners who have no prior dance experience of any kind
are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early on their first day for some preinstruction.
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING (TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 10:45 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M.; FRIDAYS AT 10 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M.)
More complex and challenging dances will be taught and danced. Experienced dancers are invited to participate in this class.
ENLIGHTENMENT TAI CHI FORM (TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 11 A.M.)
Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise characterized by slow, methodical, gentle movements and deep breathing exercises that are low impact, relaxing and somewhat aerobic. People of almost any age and fitness level can participate. In this class you will be learning the Enlightenment Tai Chi Form, some other easy short forms, warm-up and deep breathing exercises, and Tai Chi positions. Tai Chi can be a positive part of an overall approach to improving and
maintaining your health.
SUN TAI CHI (MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS AT 11:30 A.M. TO 12;30 P.M.)
The Sun Form is an excellent, and not too athletic/not-topo-static version of the Chinese energy exercise tai chi. It’s great for balance, coordination and focusing the mind. Especially healthful for arthritic joints.
LAUGHING YOGA (FRIDAYS AT 9:30 A.M.)
LAUGHTER YOGA CLUB (NO MAT REQUIRED).
Join Certified Laughter Yoga Leader Rachel Rockafellow for learning to laugh without humor, comedy, or jokes to strengthen your immune system, increase your lung capacity, and have fun! All are welcome! The more the merrier. Give it a try!
POWER YOGA (TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 8:30 A.M.)
It’s a challenging Yoga Flow workout, probably not for beginners.
