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OLD GUYS AND ZOOM

Senior shares his experiences as camp host

By Jennifer Verzuh

Ray Wrobel’s first few days as a camp host were less than ideal.

“I showed up for Memorial Day weekend, and in all honesty, that weekend was terrible,” he said. “It was 20 degrees.”

By Saturday morning the three campers staying there had departed, and it was snowing.

He returned home Monday afternoon, and told his wife this was going to be a “rough job.”

Wrobel didn’t let the poor weather deter him though, and not only finished out the season, but went on to work as the Thain Creek campground host for eight seasons from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The retired 77-yearold said it was an experience he “really enjoyed.”

“If it wasn’t for COVID and me being as old as I am now and wanting to do [other] stuff, I would have stayed with it,” he said.

According to the USDA Forest

Service website a campground host is a volunteer who spends a portion of the year in a National Forest campground, and “helps other campers by answering questions, questions, providing information about the local area, and acts as the ‘eyes and ears’ for identifying problems when Forest Service employees are not present.” They also mays asked to clean the campground and collect fees. Individuals or couples may be hosts, and must bring their own tent, trailer, camper or motorhome to stay onsite.

Wrobel’s responsibilities included cleaning the site’s outhouses, noting the license plates numbers and group size of each group of campers, enforcing Forest Service rules and maintaining the campsites

Thursday through Monday each week.

Wrobel said that these tasks typically took about a half hour, leaving him with plenty of time to explore the various trails in the area, have his family visit him for outdoor fun and fish in the creek.

“I’d go out there and catch a couple of trout, clean ‘em and put them on the grill,” he said. “You don’t fish fresher than that.”

Although the job can sometimes involve putting up with or cleaning up after rude individuals and rud-breakers, Wrobel said that for the most part he had positive interactions with campers, from sharing meals together, having families join him to sit at his campsite and screening films on his projector at night for kids in the campground who were interested.

As a Vietnam veteran, Wrobel said he always made a point to visit with any fellow war veterans he came across that were visiting the campground, and really valued these conversations they shared and the impact he could see it had on them on their family members.

“I’ve had quite a few people come in and thank for getting

their dad, brother, uncle, [etc. to open up about their military experience]. I told them you really need to talk about it,” he said. “That kind of stuff always made me feel good.”

For those who enjoy the outdoors and chatting with others, Wrobel said camp hosting is a worthwhile way to spend the summer, especially for older folks.

“I recommend it to other older couples in [their] retirement if

they are looking for something to do.”

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HELP! I NEED SOMEBODY!

By Marjorie Smith

OLLI at MSU Volunteer

The older I get, the more satisfaction I get from conceiving a home improvement project and accomplishing it. A shoe

cupboard for my tiny mudroom and a rack to hang stemware from-- these are two projects I designed and built. Despite the jokes they’ve inspired from

Others want to help more often than we give them credit for.

family and friends, they still make me proud.

This winter, I felt a tremendous sense of accomplishment when shoveling my sister’s car out of the huge

snow berm created by the city snowplow after one of our most significant snowfalls in recent memory.

Last year I bought a galvanized steel stock tank, something meant to hold water for cattle or horses. After my brother drilled some drainage holes in the

Marjorie Smith

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute “OLLI” at MSU

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MSU Academic Technology and Outreach

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Montana State University Bozeman, MT 59717-3860

bottom for me, I filled it with soil and used it to grow my most bountiful crop of tomatoes ever. This year I bought two sheep tanks, reasoning that strawberries and some vegetables have such shallow roots that they’ll do fine in the shorter tanks (one foot deep instead of two). These tanks are a significant investment, given inflation and the price of steel. The other day a visiting friend wondered how long they would last. I pointed to the World War II-era Quonset hut that serves as next door’s garage.

“I give them 70 or 80 years,” I told her.

In my case, I figure I’ve got a lifetime guarantee on my newly installed raised garden beds. With my new tanks in my trusty Subaru, I scored a parking spot close to my back gate. I fetched my wheelbarrow, positioned it close to my tailgate and slid the first tank onto the barrow. Carefully I wheeled the unwieldy load down to the corner to access the sloped sidewalk, eased it onto my back walk and plopped the tank into its future position.

I took the wheelbarrow back to the car to fetch the second tank, two feet longer than the first. I was pulling it toward the wheelbarrow when my imagination abruptly kicked in with vivid images of impending

disasters. What if the tank fell on me as I balanced it on the edges of the barrow? What if it crashed into the street, and a passing truck hit it? What if it damaged my car or the one parked behind me? After all, I have some renown as the family klutz.

I shoved the tank back into the car, and had my brother help me get it out when he came by with his drill the next day.

I do live alone, and my brother doesn’t happen by that often. But I have young, fit neighbors. My nephew works a few blocks away. Why am I so reluctant to ask for help?

It turns out, I’m not the only one. According to an article in Stanford News, “We shy away from asking for help because we don’t want to bother other people, assuming that our request will feel like an inconvenience to them.”

Well, that certainly makes sense to me! When I was young, with two even younger siblings, my mother’s urgent priority was, “Don’t bother people!”

All my life, I have blamed (or credited) my mother’s words for making it almost impossible for me to go door-to-door selling magazine subscriptions as a high school band member raising money for new uniforms. Instead, I volunteered to be the fund drive coordinator, keeping

track of all the other kids’ prizes they got for the subscriptions sold.

This discomfort followed me far into adulthood, and a few years ago, I agonized as I went around my neighborhood asking people I know to sign petitions I was pretty sure they agreed with. Couldn’t I write some PSAs or post items on social media instead? Please?

But asking for help when an item is too heavy for you to lift is different from trying to guilt-trip folks into buying a subscription they don’t really want.

“Others want to help more often than we give them credit for,” according to Stanford social psychologist Xuan Zhao. Her research, recently published in the journal Psychological Science, suggests people want to make a difference in the lives of others, and they feel good, happy even,

when they can help others.

I can relate to that, too. Shortly before Christmas last year, one of my cousins called from Wyoming to say a friend was worried about his grown kids whose car had broken down when they came to Bozeman to pick up siblings booked on one of December’s many canceled flights. I reached out to the young people, bought them lunch, provided some transportation and moved them into my empty-at-the-moment apartment above my garage until their car was repaired. And I felt privileged that I could do something for other people to make their holidays a little warmer.

Now, backed by academic research from Stanford, as the heavy physical labor season (also known as gardening) progresses, I resolve to keep the Beatles’ wisdom in mind and get by with a little help from my friends.

Great part-time jobs for retirees

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Many adults nearing retirement age count down the days until they can bid adieu to the daily tasks of commuting and working so they can enjoy much more time for recreation, travel or whatever is they aspire to do.

As enticing as unending free time may seem, some retirees find it is not ideal to be entirely free from the responsibility of working. As current seniors can attest, inflation can drive up the costs of living, meaning that seniors who were once able to afford a certain retirement lifestyle may no longer enjoy that hard-earned luxury. Others may miss the daily opportunities to socialize that working provides, or the way problem-solving on the job stimulates the brain. But even retirees who miss working may not be ready to return to the workforce full-time. That can make part-time employment an ideal fit for mature workers.

Here’s a look at some part-time positions that could be a good fit for older adults reentering the workforce.

RETAIL SALES ASSOCIATE

Working in retail opens seniors up to a wide array of responsibilities and scenarios. Jobs may include greeting customers, making sales, putting out inventory, and helping customers select merchandise.

Being personable and having good customer service skills are

necessary traits to have when working in retail. Many stores offer part-time employees flexible hours so schedules can be customized.

CONSULTANT

Retirees who loved their job but wanted to spend less time doing it can return as consultants. According to The Balance: Money, individuals often find they earn more per hour working as consultants than they did as full-time staff members.

Consulting is a way to share expertise and experience without making a full-time commitment.

representative is tasked with helping customers solve problems and ensuring customer satisfaction. He or she may work ain a traditional office or store location, or answer calls and resolve issues from home.

SCHOOL POSITIONS

Retirees may want to consider jobs working in schools or in related capacities. Driving a school bus is an option if people are willing to undergo the proper training and licensing to operate this type of vehicle. Seniors also may consider working as lunchroom aides or lunch service providers, crossing guards, substitute teachers, and paraprofessionals. School

employees will only work a few hours during the day. They’ll also enjoy many holidays off as well as summer vacations.

RECEPTIONIST

Receptionists greet patients or customers in office settings. According to AARP, they are the welcoming faces of organizations. Answering phones and light clerical work also may be required of receptionists. Those who want to work off-peak hours can think about working nights and weekends in hospitals or skilled nursing facilities.

Seniors have many different options if they decide they want to return to the workforce in a part-time capacity.

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SPIREA worth seeking out

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

By Jan Cashman

The cool, moist weather we had this June has resulted in an exceptional display of flowering shrubs. This includes Mock orange, a native shrub that was discovered in Western Montana and Idaho by Meriwether Lewis on the Lewis and Clark Expedition and named for himself:

Philadelphus lewisii. The selection of Mockorange we sell now is called Blizzard. It is an extremely hardy shrub covered with fragrant, white flowers in late June and early July.

Mock oranges in bloom were spectacular around town this year, noticeably those planted in front of the Willson auditorium on Main Street.

Another outstanding summerblooming shrub is Spirea. Spireas are versatile, hardy and easy-to-grow. They bloom with white flat-topped flower clusters or showy pink flowers in spring and summer. Many have beautiful reddish fall leaf colors. And they have no serious insect or disease problems.

Some spireas flower in late spring, usually white. Others flower in July, often pink. A familiar spirea, seen planted at older homes and farmsteads, is the hybrid, Vanhoutte, abbreviated VH. VH is sometimes referred to as Bridalwreath because of its trailing branches that produce a profusion of pure white blossoms in June. Renaissance is a selection of VH that looks very similar but is more disease resistant. This large shrub is perfect for planting in front of

SPIREA (Spiraea) Some of the best

a historic home. Fairy Queen Spirea is a dwarf version of Renaissance.

One of my husband Jerry’s favorite shrubs is the easyto-grow Fritsch Spirea. It grows easily into a showy, but compact shrub. Fritsch has big white flowers in late June. We have it planted in a shady spot where it thrives, but it will also grow in a sunny spot. Its fall leaf color is brilliant.

Little Princess is another of his favorite spireas. We have had one planted by the front door of our garden center for over 25 years, and it is thriving despite being ignored, as perfect today as it was when it was first planted. Little princess is truly “little,” and one of the smaller spireas.

A new small spirea called Tor Birchleaf has become popular

for its compact, mounded shape and spectacular fall color. Its white flowers are good pollinators.

Personally, I like a shrub called Spirea Sorbifolia, not a true spirea at all. We have an area in our yard planted with Ash Leaf Spirea (another common name for it). It has attractive white flowers in late July, blooming later than many other shrubs in your yard. Although it suckers, and therefore is best planted away from other shrubs, its white blossoms are beautiful and good for cutting. It is super hardy and grows in sun or shade in any of the areas’ microclimates—even Butte and West Yellowstone.

Pretty, long-lasting flowers, ease of growth and fall color— all reasons to plant and enjoy spireas.

Old Guys & ZOOM

By Jim Drummond

One of the fellows sauntered into the old guy waterhole this week with a laptop device under his arm. He made his way to the table, sat down in his regular seat, then opened up the computer.

Somebody asked, “Why’d you bring a computer today? Are you

catching up on emails?”

The fellow shook his head, then replied, “I have an important secret club meeting today. We were all instructed to check in by Zoom rather than face to face.

The clubhouse is being used by the ladies auxiliary. I’ve never used Zoom before and this is all new to me. I’m especially worried about how we are going to accomplish the secret handshake.

The Grand Imperial Reprobate says that he has an electronic workaround, so I just need some help setting up my computer for the meeting.”

A fellow part way down the table reached across and grabbed the laptop. He propped it in front of himself, then commented, “Zoom is pretty easy. You receive an email notice that a meeting is about to begin, then click on

a link. You just have to make sure that your camera and microphone are working. I’ve had an annual medical checkup on Zoom for a couple of years now.”

Somebody asked, “So how does a Zoom checkup work?”

The gent responded, “When the Zoom meeting starts you can see someone with a worried look sitting behind a desk. The worried looking person

comments on the weather, then asks for a birth date. I say how old I am, but the meeting stalls until I cough up an actual date. It must be a cognitive abilities test. Then, after the worried looking person is confident that I know when I was born, I’m asked how I feel. I usually reply ‘fine’, and the response is, ‘hmmm, you don’t look well. It must be the lighting.’ Then I’m asked if my medical devices are working. I again respond, ‘they are working just fine’ and the reply is, ‘hmmm, you don’t look very well, so I hope that your devices are working.’ Then, with another worried look, the person on the other end says ‘goodbye’ and the screen goes blank. Zoom is quite easy to use.”

One of the fellows commented, “I had my last dental appointment on Zoom. When I called to schedule a checkup, I could get a Zoom appointment in 7 days, or a walk-in visit in 7 months. I decided to give a Zoom dental exam a try.”

Someone asked, “How well did that work?”

The first gent responded, “It was a little awkward at first. You have to put your mouth right up to the

camera and hold your flashlight at the correct angle. Sometimes the dentist would have to remind me, ‘open more,’ and sometimes, ‘close a bit so that I can get all the way to the back.’ He was actually quite gentle, and I only had to spit twice.”

Somebody inquired, “Did you have any cavities?”

The fellow responded, “We don’t know.”

Another fellow commented, “I had some car repairs done last week on Zoom. I took my laptop out to the garage, shined a bright light under the hood and moved the camera around while the mechanic looked for problems. We couldn’t find any issues in the engine compartment, so he had me run my computer around the underside. We found a loose wire next to the oil pan. My car runs like a champ again.”

One of the fellows asked, “What do they charge for Zoom mechanic work?”

The first gent responded, “It’s 15% off of regular shop rates.”

One of our friends at the end of the table had a concerned look, then commented,”I’m scheduled for a Zoom colonoscopy next week. Doc says it will save me a trip to the clinic, and I won’t have to wear a blue gown. The office is sending a GoProbe in the mail this week, and it plugs right into my USB port. Then, I click on the link.”

Somebody asked, “Are you going to send the Zoom colonoscopy link to anyone else?”

The worried gent responded, “I might have my wife log in just to prove that my head isn’t there.”

Jim Drummond is a retired banker and Bozeman native.

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Should you downsize when you retire?

Advisor

When you retire, you’ll experience many changes— should one of them involve your living arrangements?

The issue of downsizing is one that many retirees will consider. If you have children, and they’ve grown and left the home, you might find yourself with more space than you really need. Of course, this doesn’t necessarily mean you must pack up and scale down yourself. You might love your home and neighborhood, and see no reason to go. But if you’re open to a change, you could find that moving to a smaller house, a condo or an apartment may make sense for you. Let’s consider some of the advantages of downsizing:

• You could save money. Moving to a smaller space could lower your utility bills and upkeep costs.

• You could save effort. A smaller home will mean less maintenance and cleaning.

• You could de-clutter. Over the years, most of us accumulate more possessions than we really need. Downsizing gives you a chance to de-clutter. And you can do some good along the way, too, because many charitable organizations will welcome some of your items.

• You could make money. If you’ve had your home for many years, it’s certainly possible that it’s worth more — perhaps a great deal more — than what

you paid for it. So, when you sell it, you could pocket a lot of money — possibly without being taxed on the gains. Generally, if you’ve lived in your home for at least two years in the fiveyear period before you sold it, you can exclude $250,000 of capital gains, if you’re single, or $500,000 if you’re married and file taxes jointly. (You’ll want to consult with your tax advisor, though, before selling your home, to ensure you’re eligible for the exclusion, especially if you own multiple homes. Issues can arise in connection with determining one’s “primary” residence.)

While downsizing does offer some potentially big benefits, it can also entail some drawbacks.

First of all, it’s possible that your home might not be worth as much as you had hoped, which means you won’t clear as much money from the sale as you anticipated. Also, If you still were paying off a mortgage on your bigger home, you may have been deducting the interest payments on your taxes— a deduction that might be reduced or lost to you if you purchase a less-expensive condo or become a renter. Besides these financial factors, there’s the ordinary hassle of packing and moving. And if you’re going to a much smaller living space, you may not have much room for family members who want to visit or occasionally spend the night.

So, as you can see, you’ll need to weigh a variety of financial, practical and emotional issues when deciding whether to downsize. And you will also want to communicate your thoughts to grown children or other family members who may someday have

reason to be involved in your living space. In short, it’s a big decision— so give it the attention it deserves

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qual fied tax advisor regarding your situation.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Meal Service in Senior Centers:

Belgrade MENU

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 10:00 a.m. the day before! Menu subject to change without notice!

AUG. 1 - Salad, Tator Tot Casserole, With Vegetables, Dessert

AUG. 2- Salad, Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

AUG. 3 - Salad, Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert

AUG. 4 - Salad, Goulash, Vegetables, Fruit

AUG. 7 - Salad Bar, Chicken Enchiladas, Black Beans, Vegetables, Fruit

AUG. 8 - Salad, Swedish Meatballs, Rice, Vegetables, Dessert

AUG. 9 - Salad, Pork Fried Rice, Vegetables, Dessert

AUG. 10 - Salad, Hamburgers, Tator Tots, Vegetables, Fruit

AUG. 11 - Salad, Biscuits & Gravy, Hash Browns, Vegetables, Dessert

AUG. 14 - Salad, Pork Chops, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

AUG. 15 - Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert

AUG. 16 - BIRTHDAY LUNCH - Salad, Beef Stroganoff, Egg Noodles, Vegetables, Cake & ice Cream

AUG. 17 - Salad Bar, Pizza Buns, Dessert

AUG. 18 - Salad, Baked Salmon, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables, Fruit

AUG. 21 - Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert

AUG. 22 - Taco Salad Bar, Dessert

AUG. 23 - Salad, Chicken Stir Fry, Rice, Vegetables, Egg Rolls, Fruit

AUG. 24 - BREAKFAST CLUB - Salad, Pork Fajita, Vegetables, Fruit

AUG. 25 - Salad, Frito Pie, Fried Beans, Vegetables, Fruit

AUG. 28 - Salad, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Vegetables, Fruit

AUG. 29 - Salad, Shrimp & Grits Vegetables, Fruit

AUG. 30 - Salad, Meat loaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

AUG. 31 - Salad, Breaded Porkchop Sandwich, Vegetables, Fruit

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

Manhattan Senior Center MENU

102 East Main St., Manhattan, MT • (406) 284-6501

AUG. 1 – Beef Broccoli Stir Fry Over Rice, Egg Roll, Sugar Cookie

AUG. 2 – French Toast, Sausage Link, Fresh Fruit, Muffin

AUG. 3 – Chicken Cordon Blue, Casserole with Pasta, Pea & Ham Salad, Brownie

AUG. 8 – Fish Sandwich, Three Bean Salad, Onion Rings, Rhubarb Crisp

AUG. 9 – Tomato Basil Soup, 1/2 Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Fruit

AUG. 10 – Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Parmesan Bread, Italian Pasta Salad, Cookie

AUG. 15 – Chicken Quesadilla, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Pineapple Delight

AUG. 16 – Biscuits & Gravy Casserole, Fruit, Banana Bread

EXERCISE:

FULL BODY WORKOUT: 9 a.m. Mondays and Fridays 9:30 a.m. Tuesday & Thursday

SAIL (STARTING AUG. 10) 12:45 p.m. Mondays and 10:45 a.m. Thursdays

LINE DANCING: 10:15 a.m. Mondays

BALL ROOM DANCING 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays

YOGA: 9 a.m. Wednesdays

ZUMBA: 1 p.m. Wednesdays

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:

PINOCHLE: 12:30 p.m. Mondays 10:00 a.m. Wednesdays

UKULELE CLASS 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays

LET’S PLAY GAMES 12:45 p.m. Tuesdays

SING ALONG 12:45 p.m. Thursdays

NEEDLEAIRES: 9:30 a.m. Fridays

August 4, 2023: Fireside Book Club 1 p.m.

August 11, 2023: Computer Class 12:45 p.m.

August 12: 2023 Movie Night on the Lawn 7 p.m.

August 16, 2023: August Birthday Lunch/Blood Pressure Check 12 p.m.

August 23, 2023: DATE CHANGE: Hike to the M

August 24, 2023: Breakfast Club 7-8:30 p.m.

August 26, 2023: Quilting Day. Call for more information. Call the center for current information 406-388-4711 Check our website for updated information.

AUG. 17 – Lasagna, Beadstick, Green Salad, Strawberry Cheesecake

AUG. 22 – French Dip Sandwich, Cucumber Salad, Cottage Cheese & Peaches, Chocolate Mayo Cake

AUG. 23 – Chicken Noodle Soup, 1/2 Ham Sandwich, Ramen Salad, Cookie

AUG. 24 – PICNIC AT THE GAZEBO - Cheeseburger Sliders, Macaroni Salad, Potato Chips, Watermelon, Ice Cream Sandwich

AUG. 29 – Sloppy Joes, Cole Slaw, Pickled Beets, Rice Kfrispy Treat

AUG. 30 – Tuna Salad Sandwich, Veggie Sticks, Hot German Potato Salad, Strawberry Shortcake

AUG. 31 – Ham & Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Roll w/Butter, Cake

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 at noon.

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).

August 1 – Salad, Turkey & Stuffing Casserole, Peas and Carrots, Dessert

August 2 – Cottage Cheese with Fruit, Cobb Salad, Dinner Roll

August 3 – Salad, Enchiladas, Corn, Dessert

August 4 – Salad, Quinoa Salad with Shrimp, Vegetables, Dinner Roll

August 7 – Salad, Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Dessert

August 8 – Salad, Baked Chicken, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetables

August 9 – Salad, Meatballs in Mushroom Gravy over Rice, Green Beans, Roll, Dessert

August 10 – Salad, Goulash, Corn, Dinner Roll

August 11 – Salad, Chicken Noodle Soup, Egg Salad Sandwich, Dessert

August 14 – US Victory Day – Salad, Salmon with Dill Sauce, Wild Rice, Vegetables, Roll, Dessert

August 15 – Salad, Pork and Bean Stew, Vegetables, Roll

August 16 – Salad, Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetables, Garlic Bread

August 17 – Baby Boomer Day Salad, Tuna Casserole, Broccoli, Roll, Dessert

August 18 – Hawaii Shirt Day – Salad, Macaroni Salad, Loco Moco, Hawaiian Roll

August 21 – Bring your Grandchildren to lunch: Salad, Sloppy Joe, Fries, Dessert

August 22 – Salad, Rueben, Roasted Potatoes, Cherry Tomatoes

August 23 – Salad, Soba Noodles with Beef, Vegetables, Dessert

August 24 – Salad, Cheeseburger, Potato Salad, Corn

August 25 – Salad, Lasagna, Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Dessert

August 28 – Salad, Corn Dog Bake, Vegetables, Roll

August 29 – Salad, Chop Suey, Rice, Egg Roll, Dessert

August 30 – Salad, Taco with all the Fixins, Black Beans, Rice

August 31 – Salad, Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Garlic Bread, Dessert

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.

West Yellowstone Senior Center MENU

August 4 – Green Salad, Tater Tots, Coleslaw, Brownie

August 9 – Green Salad, Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Cake

August 11 – Green Salad, Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Tater Tots, Brownie

August 16 – Green Salad, Chicken A La King, Egg Noodles, Cake

August 18 – Green Salad, Ruben, Corn, Fries, Brownie

August 23 – Green Salad, Pot Roast, Pot Roast Vegetables, Biscuit, Cake

August 25 – Green Salad, Chili, Macaroni and Cheese, Brownie

August 30 – Green Salad, Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Toast, Cake

• The Board meeting is held on the third Friday of each month at 10 a.m.

• Bozeman Senior Center’s Second Hand Rose is open on Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• The Bookstore is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Accepting donations to Second Hand Rose

on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

• 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!

BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER TRAVEL DEPARTMENT

Judy Morrill, Travel Coordinator • 1 (406) 586-2421

Office Hours:  Mondays and Wednesdays,  10:00 to noon. 1-406-586-2421

We have a busy travel season for the Bozeman Senior Center Travel. For those of you who are not members of the Center, please stop by the front desk and pay your dues for the year. Then you will receive the monthly newsletter that will keep you up to date with all the travel plans.

DAY TRIPS:

There is currently still room on the day trip to Helena on August 24th. Stop by the Center or call to see if there is room for you.

LONGER TRIPS FOR 2023:

The trip to Nashville is full and the trip to Ireland is also full.

LONGER TRIPS FOR 2024:

Stop by the Senior Center front desk and pick up a brochure for one of the following trips that still have openings:

Cherry Blossom time in Washington, D.C., March 2024

Spotlight on New. York City, July 2024

Cruise on the Seine River, Paris and Normandy, October 2024

THE TRIP TO SPAIN AND PORTUGAL IN FEBRUARY 2024 IS FULL.

The trip to South Africa in October 2024 is also full. Our Bozeman Senior Center newsletter will keep you alerted to what new trips are coming your way.

Aug. 1 – Pickled Beets, Taco Salad, Jo Jos

Aug 2 – Fruit, Biscuit and Gravy, Hash Browns, Scrambled Eggs

Aug. 3 – Green Salad, Ham and Mac and Cheese Casserole, Mixed Vegetables

Aug. 8 – Spinach Salad, Lasagna, Corn Garlic Bread

Aug. 9 – Pea Salad, Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes

Aug. 10 – Cucumber Salad, Chicken Alfredo, Noodles, Green Beans

Aug. 15 – Jell-O with Fruit, Chicken Salad, Bread Stick

Aug. 16 – Green Salad, Chili, Baked Potato, Corn Bread

Aug. 17 – Applesauce, Pork Roast, Potatoes, Corn

Aug. 22 – Green Salad, Potato Soup, Tuna Sandwich

Aug. 23 – Green Salad, Shredded Beef Burrito, Macaroni Salad, Chips

Aug. 24 – Green Salad, Hot Dog, Baked Beans, French Fries

Aug. 29 – Fruit Salad, Goulash, Vegetables

Aug. 30 – Italian Salad, Chicken and Dumplings, Broccoli

Aug. 31 – Cranberry Salad, Roast Beef, Potato, Carrots

Activities at the Bozeman Senior Center

WEEKLY ACTIVITIES

(must be a member to attend)

MONDAY: 9:30 a.m. Wood Carvers, 1 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Hand & Foot Canasta

TUESDAY: 1 p.m. Bingo, 1 p.m. Cribbage, 2:30 p.m. Rummikub

WEDNESDAY: 9:30 a.m. Watercolor, 12:30 p.m. Ukulele, 12:45 p.m. Rubber Bridge, 1 p.m. Mah Jongg, and Pinochle

THURSDAY: 11 a.m. Scrabble, 1 p.m. Bingo, 1 p.m. Pinochle, 2:30 p.m. Rummikub

FRIDAY: 12:45 p.m. Rubber Bridge, 1:00 p.m. Find a Friend Circle, 1:00 p.m.

Vets, Let’s Talk

SPECIAL EVENTS: Events are in the planning stage. Please read your newsletter to see the exciting things happening in August.

Bozeman Senior Center Fitness Classes

STRONG PEOPLE WITH CATHY (Tuesdays, 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 WITH VICKI

(Mondays, Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 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 RINA DONALDSON

(Mondays, Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.)

This is a full hour’s workout. We do 35 minutes of cardio (which can vary in intensity depending on your own ability). After that we do 10 minutes of targeted weight lifting 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.

*YOGA AND BALANCE WITH MELANIE SIMMERMAN

(Mondays, Wednesdays at 1 p.m.)

Yoga is based on classic Hatha Yoga poses are appropriate for all levels. Focus is on physical, mental and spiritual balance as we practice poses that challenge and enhance

posture and balance, strength and flexibility. Balance focuses on strength and flexibility to gain and improve good posture and balance.

*BEGINNING LINE DANCING

(Tues, Thurs @ 10:00 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 pre-instruction.

*INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED LINE DANCING

(Tuesdays, Thursdays at 10:45 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.

*INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED LINE DANCING

(Friday at 10:00 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 WITH VALERIE

(Tuesdays, Thursdays at 11:00 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.