Prime December 2022

Lifelong

Learning

By Jennifer Verzuh

OLLI at MSU offers classes, lectures to seniors

When

retired water engineer

Gretchen Rupp was approached to teach a course at the Osher Lifelong Learning institute (OLLI) at Montana State University she’d never heard of the program before. Five years later, she’s not only a member, but she’s taken several classes herself as a student and is now involved as a volunteer, acting as the chair of the organization’s executive committee.

MSU’s OLLI is a membership program based on lifelong learning that offers multi-week courses, tours and one-time lectures for individuals over 50. Although all unique, there are over one hundred OLLI programs associated with public or private across the country, all of whom receive support from the The Bernard Osher Foundation.

Rupp said she’s previously

taught undergraduate and graduate students, but teaching those at retirement age is a “different experience.”

“They want to be there,” she said. “They ask really good questions. It’s a wonderful student body to deal with.”

“Teaching curious adults is incredibly rewarding,” OLLI at MSU director Bobbi Geise said. “It’s very refreshing for a lot of the faculty and staff to teach OLLI members because they are so engaged and curious, and they bring their own life experience and perspective to whatever the

topic is.”

Their programs tend to deal with the following topics: history, arts, current affairs, culture and science. Offerings in the past have included courses on genetics, Montana agriculture, philosophy and even movie musicals.

“There’s a little something for everybody,” Geise said.

Unlike traditional college courses, there are no tests or grading here. The focus is simply on education and connection to the community and other students.

““[It’s] learning for the fun of

it,” Geise said. “Our members are curious. They really enjoy spending the latter part of their life engaging their brain and meeting new people.”

Volunteerism is also a major component of the organization. The majority of programs are organized by volunteer committees based on what OLLI members are interested in.

“By the members and for the members is sort of the philosophy of our organization,” she said.

There is a $45 annual base fee for membership, at which point participants can participate in both the free and tuition based classes, lectures and tours.

Scholarships and membership assistance is also available.

“We want to be able to make this type of learning available to those that are interested,” Geise said.

Geise and Rupp both agreed

“I think people tend to be much more active in the community if they tend to be thinking and interacting with other people who are curious about things.”

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OLLI members participate in a history course.

that the organization helps to keep folks’ minds active as they age, which benefits both individuals and the community.

“Our community has a growing population of retirees, and with the rate of technology and changes in [our] lives, it’s important for people to keep their brains engaged and learn new things.”

“I think people tend to be much more active in the community if they tend to be thinking and interacting with other people who are curious about things,” Rupp said. “It gives you lots of opportunities to explore all kinds of topics with help and guidance from experts.”

Those interested in learning more about OLLI at MSU, membership and their previous course offerings can visit https://www.montana.edu/ olli/.

Photos courtesy of Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University Fall 2022 “OLLI Shorts” member speakers each shared an 8-minute presentation on a topic of interest.

By Sharon Eversman OLLI at MSU member

As we age, we get all kinds of advice about how to make it a more positive experience: keep our minds sharp with word puzzles; keep our brain and body in shape with walking, cycling and swimming; take jellyfish extract; make friends and socialize, etc., etc.  In his book “This is Your Brain on Music,” Daniel Levitin describes how exposure to music benefits us mentally and physically. Many newer researchers also show a correlation between music and brain health. It doesn’t seem to matter if your taste in music is Bach or Beyonce, Grand Old Opry in Nashville or Grand Opera in New York, Chesney or Tchaikovsky, Golden Oldies or Top 40.

I can appreciate almost any kind of music if it isn’t too loud! So here are some findings about the value of our favorite types of music in our lives.

Sitting and listening to your choice of music turns on a complicated interconnected set of brain cells. It starts with the ear gathering the sound, then neurons transporting electrical signals to the auditory cortex in the front of the brain, where you perceive and analyze the tones. Two other brain parts— the nucleus accumbens and amygdala—give emotional responses to music. The nucleus accumbens produces dopamine, the “pleasure” neurotransmitter. Another region of the brain reacts if you don’t like the sound. If you are familiar with the music, the hippocampus regulates memory for its familiarity, experiences and

contexts. In Alzheimer’s patients, the hippocampus can activate recognition of the music even

Music and the Brain

when other memories are absent.

Tapping your foot, marching or dancing activates two

additional areas of the brain— the cerebellum and motor cortex—that regulate movement

Sharon Eversman

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute “OLLI” at MSU http://www.montana.edu/olli/ Tele: 406-994-6550

MSU Academic Technology and Outreach 128 Barnard Hall • P O Box 173860

Montana State University Bozeman, MT 59717-3860

and coordination. Playing an instrument turns on even more brain parts: the visual cortex for reading music and the sensory cortex, which gives feedback on our actions. Professional musicians also seem to have closer coordination between the two halves of the brain via the corpus callosum and more gray and white matter. Gray matter has neurons for information processing; white matter transmits information among brain parts. Nursing home studies have shown that musical experiences among older residents can increase white matter.

Add other musical experiences and more brain parts are activated. Examples include social interactions at a concert with good friends, feeling inspired by a marching band in a parade or experiencing patriotism and loyalty at a pep band at the football game. In addition, if the music includes lyrics, the speech parts of the brain turn on.

The music scene in Bozeman is prolific. The classical musicoriented folks have the Bozeman Symphony (including their free February family performance), the Symphonic Choir, Second String Orchestra, Montana Chamber Music Society, Baroque Music Montana, MSU groups, visiting soloists and the Intermountain Opera Bozeman. The Bozeman Daily Chronicle’s “Ruckus” insert publishes the

many venues that feature a wide diversity of musical performances throughout the valley that occur almost every night of the week.

The Senior Center offers dancing, concerts and a ukulele group. The public library has recordings to lend. A church choir is always an option for participating in making music. And OLLI at MSU offers music-related classes for folks 50 years of age and better.

The Bozeman school system has an excellent music program

that gives our students valuable music experiences starting at an early age. When my daughter and son were young, we sang a lot in the car and tried to teach them folk songs, children’s tunes, camp songs and patriotic songs. My daughter played violin through high school and my son played drums. They are both now appreciative audience members. That is good. Performers and audiences need each other for reciprocal energy.

I started piano lessons at age five and violin at eight and played both instruments intensively through high school. I took a 10-year hiatus from playing after high school and have been playing since my late 20s. Piano solos were tolerable, but I have

always preferred the teamwork of playing in orchestras, including the Bozeman Symphony for 55 years. Music has been a rewarding and life-long avocation complementary to my professional botany career.

For more information on the value of music for all ages, especially us older folks, search “music, brain” on the internet. An abundance of recent research will show that the translation of little black dots on paper or iPads to musical tones by musicians does us all a lot of good. And for a diagram of the 12 brain parts involved in music processing, search “University of Central Florida research ‘Music and the Brain: What Happens When You’re Listening to Music.’”

Exercises to support stronger hips

Surgery is not an inevitable side effect of aging. In fact, men and women over 50 can employ various preventive techniques to strengthen their bones and joints in the hopes of avoiding the surgical wing of their local hospitals.

According to AARP, more than 370,000 men and women undergo hip replacement surgeries in the United States each year. Some may think such surgeries are a final solution to

their hip pain, but that might not be the case, as AARP notes than one in 10 hip replacement recipients will need a second procedure for any number of reasons, including infection or mechanical failure.

A proactive approach that focuses on strengthening and protecting the hips can help aging men and women reduce their risk of one day needing hip replacement surgery. The following are a handful of

exercises, courtesy of the AARP, that can help men and women strengthen their hips.

Good Morning

Stand with your feet shoulderwidth apart and keep your hands at your sides. With your knees slightly bent and your back naturally arched, bend at your hips as if you’re bowing out of respect as far as you can go, or until your torso is almost parallel to the floor. Return to

the starting position. During the exercise, keep your core braced and don’t bow your back.

Hip Abduction

Stand with your feet shoulderwidth apart. Loop a resistance band around both ankles, and then raise your right leg out to the side as far as you can. Hold in this position for a moment before slowly returning to the starting position. Switch legs and then repeat the exercise on

the other side.

Hip Adduction

Loop one end of a resistance band low around a solid object, then stand to the left of that object before looping the other end of the band around your right ankle. Place your legs shoulder-width apart, and then pull in your right leg until your ankles touch. Repeat with your left leg, this time moving to the right side of the object.

Glute Bridge

Lie on your back with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Raise your hips to

form a straight line from your shoulders to your knees, using some type of support if you need to. Clench your butt at the top of the movement, pause, and lower yourself back down. Men and women unaccustomed to exercise should consult their physicians before performing any of these exercises. In addition, if necessary, perform the exercises under the supervision of a personal trainer who can advise you on proper form and help you reduce your risk of injury.

A Gardeners’s THANK-YOUS

By Jan Cashman

This is the time of year that we focus on what we are grateful for. Our gardening season came to a quick halt and now, with this wintery weather,

it is a good time for gardeners to reflect. We have much to be thankful for: the beautiful Gallatin Valley where we live, our town of Bozeman, our sunny days, our families and this holiday season of faith and

love.

What we gardeners are thankful for:

The Sun: We all know that sunshine is necessary to make our gardens grow.

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

In our sunny climate vegetables and flowers thrive. Most vegetables need a full or almost a full day of sun to grow best. We are thankful for the sun.

Soil: The rich, fertile soil of the Gallatin Valley grows wonderful crops and also vegetable and flower gardens, trees and shrubs. We are thankful for this fertile soil.

Precipitation: We are thankful for the rain and snow that falls to keep crops and gardens growing. Our gardens need additional water here besides that which falls from the sky. Between rain, snow and our sprinklers, I am thankful for life-giving water.

The seasons: We are thankful for the four seasons we experience here. We gardeners observe the

seasons in a special way. Our stimulating change of seasons from winter’s cold and snow, to spring’s waking and greening up with bulbs and flowers, to summer’s heat and growth, to fall’s colors, is something to be thankful for.

Pollinators: We, as gardeners, are thankful for the insects God gave us to keep nature going by pollinating plants in our gardens, our state and throughout the world.

Green: I am thankful for the color green. In the spring, look around and the green leaves and grass fill our outdoors with their beautiful shades of green.

Flowers: I am thankful for flowers: their scent, colors and variety of shapes. One of the best things in life!

Grandchildren: I am thankful for grandchildren who help me in my garden. What a joy!

My husband, Jerry, when asked what he is thankful for, said “other gardeners” who share ideas, help and advise each other, and are so appreciative of any advice they get. The Gallatin Gardeners Club is an example of this sharing. They grow with each other, offer educational speakers and give the proceeds of their gardens to those in the community who need help.

Gardening provides benefits to our souls and bodies. Being outside lifts our moods and keeps away stress. Gardening is physical work that helps keep us in shape. A lot to be thankful for.

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Old Guys Loan Forgiveness

By Jim Drummond

The old guy waterhole this week was eventually called to order, and the fellows were taking turns updating the group on local scuttlebutt. One of the gents was reading the Chronicle and barely listening to the banter. Suddenly, he perked up while scanning a third-page article.

As he finished reading, the chap loudly caught everyone’s attention, saying, “Listen up, the government is expanding the loan forgiveness program. They’re adding a plan for old guys. The article says that if we qualify, we can have our

borrowings canceled.”

Somebody asked, “What kind of loans can be nullified?”

The reader visually scrolled up the story, then recited, “Any old guy who has borrowed a lawn mower, weed eater, shovel, pipe wrench, power tool or pair of pliers is eligible. If the tool was borrowed from a relative, friend or a neighbor, it doesn’t have to be returned. If the borrowed item is a utility trailer, rototiller, weed sprayer, chainsaw or a boat, it must have been kept for at least a year before forgiveness is granted. There are some special provisions

for borrowed fishing, hunting and camping gear. It’s called the Tool Loan Forgiveness Plan.”

Somebody down the table appeared rather troubled, then commented, “That doesn’t seem fair to a young person who loaned an older neighbor a ladder or circular saw. The fellow who lent the tools won’t be able to work on his own projects. I believe in returning the tools that I borrow, and when I loan somebody a tool I expect to get it back!”

The gent with the newspaper raised it in the air, then pointed at the story, “Not anymore! Tool

loan forgiveness will level the playing field between those who have tools, and those who don’t.”

Somebody down the table cheerfully commented, “I’ve amassed more borrowed equipment than I can ever give back. More and more tools accumulate in my garage each year, and I’ve lost track of who owns them. I realize that I’m in over my head, and I’ve had sleepless nights worrying about how I’m going to get everything returned. A borrowed tool forgiveness program is just what I need.”

Drummond is a retired banker and Bozeman native.

One of the old guys looked at his friend across the table, “I loaned you my wheelbarrow last year and you haven’t brought it back. Do you get to keep it?”

With a sinister grin, the gent across the table replied, “It appears that it’s mine now. I suppose that I can loan it to you occasionally, but I’ll want it returned.”

The first fellow responded, “I wonder if there will be another Tool Loan Forgiveness Plan next year? If I borrow back my wheelbarrow, I might be able to re-acquire the title. How are we going to track the rightful owner of all the tools?”

The chap with the newspaper interjected, “The news article says that a government team is drafting regulations for borrowed tools. They expect that administrative forms will be available sometime next year. The government group is confident that the new rules will be easy to understand and simplify the tool loan forgiveness process.”

The gent in current possession of the wheelbarrow commented, “I’ve come to rely upon my borrowed wheelbarrow. And, since there could be another Tool Loan Forgiveness Plan next year, I don’t think that I’ll loan anything to anybody. Why would any astute person loan a tool knowing that

it might never be returned? I suspect that it’s going to become much more difficult to borrow tools.”

An old guy down the table had been silent, but finally offered his thoughts.

“I believe that all the problems are due to the skyrocketing price of tools. Have you noticed how much a hammer costs these days? Until somebody gets tool costs under control, nobody will be able to afford their own. No wonder that old guys have to borrow for a project.”

Somebody responded, “The price of a hammer shouldn’t make any difference.”

The gent looked confused, then asked,”Why is that?”

The first fellow replied, “Any tool can be used as a hammer.”

Jim

M. Kirby Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Depending on your situation, it might be appropriate to make some year-end financial moves. But there’s one in particular that may allow you to take advantage of the current investment climate while providing potential benefits far into the future.

This move is called a Roth IRA conversion— the process of converting all or a portion of a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA. Traditional IRAs are often funded with pre-tax dollars, so contributions can lower your taxable income, and earnings can grow tax deferred. A Roth IRA, however, is funded with after-tax dollars, so you get no immediate tax deduction, but earnings and contributions can be withdrawn federally tax free, as long as you meet several requirements, including holding your account for five years and not taking withdrawals until you’re at least 59½ years old.

If you’re attracted to the prospect of tax-free withdrawals in retirement, you might consider

converting some or all of your traditional IRA dollars to a Roth IRA. Yet, there’s one major issue to address: taxes. Any deductible contributions to your traditional IRA, and the earnings generated by these contributions, will be fully taxable the year of the conversion.

If you’ve invested in your traditional IRA for many years, this tax bill could be considerable.

But if you were interested in converting some of your traditional IRA funds to a Roth in 2022, you might have one advantage, taxwise— and that’s the state of the financial markets. As you are no doubt aware, it’s been a rough year for stocks, so the value of some of the investments in your traditional IRA may have fallen, perhaps substantially. If you were to convert these assets to a Roth IRA, your tax bill might be quite a bit lower than it would have been last year amid the lengthy bull market.

Still, lower taxes aren’t the same as no taxes. Ideally, you probably don’t want to take money out of the IRA itself to pay the taxes, since this might reduce some of the benefits. So, if you don’t have another source from which you can draw, you may find that a conversion might not make as much sense.

However, you could lower this tax bill by making smaller conversions

over several years. And you might ultimately find this strategy worthwhile, because moving from a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA can offer some advantages. For one thing, since qualifying Roth IRA withdrawals won’t be counted as income, they won’t cause additional taxation of your Social Security benefits or bump up your Medicare premiums. (If you wait until retirement before making the conversion, the conversion itself could have these effects, at least for the years in which it takes place.)

Also, with a traditional IRA, you typically must start taking withdrawals once you reach 72, but a Roth IRA doesn’t have this requirement. So, if you don’t need all your Roth IRA funds to support your retirement lifestyle, you can pass the reminder, tax free, to your beneficiaries. Consequently, a Roth

IRA can play an important role in your estate planning.

Whatever the benefits of a Roth IRA, it’s essential that you consult with your tax advisor before making a conversion decision. It’s a big move— so you’ll want to be sure it’s right for you.

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

Edward Jones, Member SIPC

Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states and Washington, D.C., through Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., and in California, New Mexico and Massachusetts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C.; Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C.; and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C. California Insurance License OC24309

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Meal Service in Senior Centers:

Belgrade MENU

DEC. 1 - Salad, Sheperd’s Pie, Dessert

DEC. 2 - Salad, Fish & Chips, Vegetables, Fruit

DEC. 5 - Salad, Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese, Vegetables, Fruit

DEC. 6 - Salad, Roasted Pork Loin, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert

DEC. 7 - Salad, Chicken & Sausage Gumbo over Rice, Vegetables, Fruit

DEC. 8 - Salad, Tamale Pie, Vegetables, Dessert

DEC. 9 - Salad, Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

DEC. 12 - Salad, Baked Ziti Pasta with Sausage, Vegetables, Fruit

DEC. 13 - Salad, Swedish Meatballs, Rice, Vegetables, Dessert

DEC. 14 - Salad, Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

DEC. 15 - Salad, Tator Tot Casserole, Dessert, Christmas Market, Cookie Decorating etc.

DEC. 16 - Salad, Tomato Soup, Cheesy Bread, Vegetables, Fruit

DEC. 19 - Christmas Dinner - Cranberry Glazed Ham, Baked Potato Casserole, Maple Ginger Carrots, Dinner Roll, Pecan Pie

DEC. 20 - Salad, Lasagna, Vegetables, Dessert

DEC. 21 - Birthday Lunch - Salad, Chicken Pot Pie With Vegetables, Fruit, DEC. 22 - Salad, Beef Fajitas, Spanish Rice, Dessert - Dinner Club

DEC. 23 - CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

DEC. 26 - CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS

DEC. 27 - Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert

DEC. 28 - Salad, Clam Chowder, Biscuits, Vegetables, Fruit

DEC. 29 - Salad, Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert

DEC. 30 - Salad, New Year’s Finger Food Buffet

THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED JAN. 2, 2023

Meals on Wheels Delivery: Monday – Friday. Call to find out how to qualify for this program.

Center meals: Monday-Friday 12:00 -Call before 10:00 to sign up

Manhattan Senior Center MENU

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

DEC. 1 – Cranberry apple salad, Wild rice & chicken soup , 1/2 grilled cheese sandwich, Thumbprint cookies

DEC. 6 – Applesauce, Baked pork chops, Scalloped potatoes, Sugar cookies

DEC. 7 – Dill pickle pasta salad, French dip sandwich, Potato chip, Gingerbread men

DEC. 8 – Veggies & hummus, Finger steaks, Parmesan potato wedges, Vegetables, Pumpkin cookies

DEC. 13 – Chicken enchiladas, Refried beans, Mexican corn, Ginger snaps

DEC. 14 – Green salad, Lasagna soup, Roll & butter, Magic bars

DEC. 15 – Cucumber salad, Shepherd’s pie (hamburger, mashed potatoes, peas & carrots), Jam cookie

EXERCISE:

FULL BODY WORKOUT: 9:00 A.M. MONDAYS & FRIDAYS

9:30 P.M. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS

LINE DANCING:10:15 A.M. MONDAYS

YOGA:9:00 A.M. WEDNESDAYS

ZUMBA: 1:00 P.M. WEDNESDAYS

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:

PINOCHLE: 12:30 P.M. MONDAYS • 10:00 A.M. WEDNESDAYS

UKULELE CLASS 10:45 A.M. TUESDAYS

ART TOGETHER 12:45 P.M. TUESDAYS

SING ALONG 12:45 P.M. THURSDAYS

NEEDLEAIRES: 9:30 A.M. FRIDAYS

December 1, 2022: 12:45 p.m. Decorating the Center

December 14, 2022: 12 p.m. December Birthday Lunch/Blood Pressure Check

December 16, 2022: 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Christmas Market

December 16, 2022: 12:45 p.m.Cookie decorating and Cookie/Candy Exchange

December 19, 2022: 12 p.m. Christmas Lunch

Call to sign up by December 16, 2022.)

December 22, 2022: Dinner Club: A Christmas Feast (Menu and price TBA. Space is limited. Call to sign up.)

December 23-26, 2022: Closed for Christmas

December 30, 2022: 12 p.m. New Year’s Finger Food Party (Call to sign up by December 28, 2022.)

January 2, 2023: Closed for New Year’s Day

Call the center for current information 406-388-4711

DEC. 20 – Coleslaw, Fish sticks, Tater tots, Santa brownie

DEC. 21 – Fresh fruit, Quiche (ham, eggs, cheese & spinach), Hash brown casserole, Peppermint balls

DEC. 22 – CHRISTMAS DINNER - Fruit salad, Ham, Mashed sweet potatoes, Green beans, Roll, Christmas mice

DEC. 25 – SR CENTER CLOSED - MERRY CHRISTMAS!

DEC. 27 – Green salad, Spaghetti & meatballs, Garlic bread, Rice Krispy treats

DEC. 28 – Chickpea salad, Broccoli cheese soup, 1/2 Turkey, provolone sandwich, Pudding

DEC. 29 – BIRTHDAY DINNER - Orange chicken, Oriental veggies, Fried rice, Jello

Bozeman MENU

December 1 – Three Bean Salad, Lemon Pepper Chicken on Spanish Rice, Green Beans

December 2 – Apple Sauce, Beef Lasagna, Peas and Carrots, Dessert

December 5 – Three Bean Salad, Cod with Tartar Sauce, Corn, Garlic Bread, Dessert, Dessert

December 6 – Sponsored by Bozeman Health – Hillcrest Senior Living: Apple Sauce, Chicken and Dumplings, Broccoli, Dinner Roll. (Prizes)

December 7 – Sponsored by Eden Home Health Care: Green Salad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert (Prizes)

December 8 – Three Bean Salad, Pesto Chicken, Pasta, Steamed Carrots

December 9 – Fruit Salad, Tuna Casserole, Corn, Dinner Roll, Dessert

December 12 – Gingerbread man decorations, caroling and entertainment from the GeriActors; Fruit Salad, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Lima Beans, Dessert

December 13 – Applesauce, Chicken Tenders, Potato Wedges

December 14 – Three Bean Salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Pasta with Marinara Sauce, Peas and Carrots, Dessert

December 15 – Christmas Lunch: Beet and Spinach Salad, Baked Ham, Stuffing, Gravy, Carrots, Dessert

December 16 – Ugly Christmas Sweater Day: Apple Sauce, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Dessert

December 19 – Fruit Salad, Beef Pasties, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Dessert

December 20 – Three Bean Salad, Baked Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Alfredo, Mashed Potatoes, Peas and Carrots,

December 21 – Fruit Salad, Shrimp Gumbo, Spinach, Dinner Roll, Dessert

December 22 – AppleSauce, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Black Beans and Cornbread

December 23 – Closed for Christmas

December 26 – Closed for Christmas

December 27 – Three Bean Salad, Southwestern Cod with Pico de Gallo

December 28 – Fruit Salad, Sesame Chicken with Rice and Mixed Vegetables, Dessert

December 29 – Applesauce, Baked Salmon with Lemon Dill Sauce, Lima Beans, Dinner Roll

December 30- New Year’s Lunch: Green Salad, Ham and Swiss on Croissant, Broccoli, Cheese Soup, Cheese and Olive Skewers

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.

• Bozeman Senior Center will be closed December 23 and 26 for Christmas.

• The Board meeting is held on the third Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m.

• Christmas Store – open Monday through Friday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

• Bozeman Senior Center’s Second Hand Rose is open on Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• The Book Store is open Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 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 come to the center to shop!

Travel with the Bozeman Senior Center

BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER TRAVEL DEPARTMENT

807 North Tracy• Bozeman, Mt.   59715 • 1-406-586-2421

e-mail: 14judymorrill@gmail.com

We have opportunities for you to travel within the United States in 2023.   These trips are open to Bozeman Senior Center current members. Check the travel kiosk in the lobby of the Bozeman Senior Center to pick up travel brochures.

AMERICA’S CANYONLANDS, MAY 4 - 11, 2023    Fly to Phoenix for a one night stay in Scottsdale. Then travel up to the Grand Canyon for some great sightseeing and a two-night stay.   After enjoying the Grand Canyon area, it is on to Monument Valley, then Bryce Canyon National Park and then Zion National Park over the next several days. Your trip ends in Las Vegas where you spend one night before flying back to Bozeman the next day. Trip brochure gives you much more detail including prices.

ALASKA:   CALL OF THE WILD, AUGUST, 2023

This is a land tour,  flying to Anchorage and then traveling by motorcoach for the seven day trip.   Highlights of the trip include: deluxe dome railcar trip to Denali National Park. Enjoy a tundra wilderness tour and two nights in Denali.   Travel to Seward and the Matanuska Susitna Valley and all its beauty.   You will thoroughly enjoy the Glacier and Wildlife Cruise and the majestic Kenai Fjords National Park.

SNOW COACH TRIP INTO YELLOWSTONE PARK

Overnight trip: MARCH 1-2, 2023 Cost is $445.00 per person, double occupancy. If you are rooming alone, the cost is $75.00 more This cost covers your motorcoach ride to West and then back to Bozeman again at the end of the trip. It includes your seat on the Snowcoach for the day and your motel stay for one night in West Yellowstone at the Holiday Inn.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS, EARLY DECEMBER, 2023

We don’t have the brochures as of yet, but they should be in the travel kiosk at the Bozeman Senior Center very soon.

Dec. 2 – Green Salad, Chicken Ala King, Egg Noodles, Brownie

Dec. 7 – Green Salad, Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cake

Dec. 9 – Green Salad, Fish Fry, Coleslaw, Tater Tots, Brownie

Dec. 14 – Green Salad, Pot Roast, Pot Roast Vegetables, Cake

Dec. 16 – Green Salad, Pulled Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Brownie

Dec. 21 – Green Salad, Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Cake

Dec. 23 – Green Salad, Prime Rib, Potatoes, Vegetables, Brownie Dec. 28 - Green Salad, Pot Pie, Mixed Vegetables, Biscuit, Cake

Dec. 30– Green Salad, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Vegetables, Garlic Bread,

December

Bozeman Senior Center Fitness Classes

FITNESS CLASSES

ALL EXERCISE CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE FITNESS ROOM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LINE DANCING (Dining Room) AND STRONG PEOPLE –MORNING CLASS (Rec. Room)

STRONG PEOPLE (Tues, Thurs 1:00 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

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

(Mon, Wed 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 WITH RINA

(Mon,Wed 10:35 a.m.)

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.

CARDIO AND WEIGHTS WITH PRISCILLA (Friday, 9:00 a.m.)

Rapid-fire exercise using upper and lower body plus core for strength, balance and flexibility. For cardiorespiratory strength and endurance.

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING (Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.)

instruction.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING

(Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:45 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.

TRAINING WITH VICKI

(Mon, Wed 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

Pilates inspired. Gentle mat work and stretching.

YOGA AND BALANCE WITH MELANIE SIMMERMAN (Mon, Wed 1:00 p.m.)

Yoga is based on classic Hatha Yoga poses and appropriate for all levels. Focus is on physical, mental

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-

POTENTIAL KINETICS (Tuesdays at 8:30 a.m.)

Lee’s Kinetic movement class will be back by popular demand. We will explore movement in new and playful ways and provide nourishment to your whole body and mind. This class will improve your balance, coordination and overall experience of moving through life!

Activities at the Bozeman Senior Center

*December 13th Tuesday – 10:30

a.m.

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. Watercolor; 12:30 Ukulele; 12:45 Rubber Bridge; 1:00 p.m. Mah Jongg and Pinochle

Thursday: 10:00-2:00 Foot Clinic (Must make an appointment. Cost is $20.00), 11:00 Scrabble, 1:00 Bingo, 1:00 Pinochle

Friday: 12:45 Duplicate Bridge, 1:00 Rubber Bridge, 1:00 Find a Friend Circle, SPECIAL EVENTS:

*December 6th – Tuesday - STOP THE BLEED—10:30am

The Bozeman Health Trauma program will be offering a training session on “STOP THE BLEED”.  This course is used across the nation to educate communities on how to recognize and control a life-threatening bleed before EMS arrives.  Bleeding is a leading cause of death and complications after a traumatic injury, so learning this skill saves lives! .  No medical experience is necessary.

*December 12th – Monday- Right after lunch

Decorate Gingerbread Men and take them home, sing Christmas Carols and be entertained by GeriActors.

Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?

Erica Renslow from Cherry Creek Mortgage – Do you need to pay off debt, cover medical expenses ro help out your kids? If you are at least 62 year old, an FHA insured Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) may make your life more enjoyable Whether you use your reverse mortgage to pay credit cards and other bills, to travel, for home repairs or to increase your cash flow, you can enjoy a new independence with a loan that is safe and secure.

Reverse Mortgages offer: Access to extra funds – You can pay off a current mortgage or use the funds for: Healthcare and prescription drug costs – Home remodeling or repair – Supplemental income for everyday living expenses – Helping your children or grandchildren – Estate and financial planning – Long term care insurance – Buying a new care or taking a vacation – Peace of mind – or anything else you want to use it for!

December TBD - please see newsletter. Stretch Lab • Must sign up at the front desk at the Bozeman Senior Center

We exclusively provide one-on-one and small group assisted stretching services in an open concept, fun environment. Stretching, especially when done consistently and effectively by a trained professional, can help increase mobility, decrease the risk of injury and improve overall health and wellness.

We are looking to positively impact as many lives as we can with our services! We would love the opportunity to support your wellness journey by providing a demo stretch at the Bozeman Senior Center with our trained stretch professionals - Flexologists. They will take you through a taste of what our assisted stretching sessions are like! We hope you leave your stretch feeling energized and rejuvenated!