Prime January 2018

Lu & Lisa, her volunterr Befriender, chat over lunch.

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JANUARY 2018

Bozeman Befrienders P. 2 Amaryllis & Paperwhite Forcing them for Winter Color P. 5

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A note from the editor Do you know a senior who should be featured in a future edition of Prime? Email your suggestions to Hannah Overton at hoverton@dailychronicle.com or 406-582-2642.

Bozeman Befrienders...............................................2 Amaryllis & Paperwhite Forcing them for Winter Color .................................5 New Year’s Resolutions.............................................6 Recipe Box: Fresh Winter Produce for a Nutritional Boost..............................................7 Senior Citizen Center Calendars..............................9

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“They’re kind of stuck,” Stillman says.

“Once we get a Befriender in their lives, it can really change that. It’s a special opportunity for both parties.”

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In the beginning, Befrienders partnered with MSU, offering internships to students interested in getting involved. The organization matched students with seniors in an effort to increase the seniors’ social interaction. “In the early years, the challenge was to locate seniors and volunteers,” says Caryle Merrill, Befrienders Secretary and wife of founder Pete Merrill. “With help from the Senior Center and MSU Department of Health and Human Development we were able to grow lists of interested participants.”

“As we grew in numbers, it was necessary to hire an employee to monitor the “matches,” and we had to raise money to make this possible,” Merrill says. “We relied on donations and fundraising. Today, because of the good work of present and past executive directors and boards of directors, we are able to receive funding from grants, donations, and fundraising events.”

2018 will mark the 25th anniversary of Befrienders. Stillman is the lone part-time employee, overseeing each match and interviewing volunteers and seniors. “Here we are, 25 years later, and we currently have around 67 matches,” Stillman says. “I just made one this morning, and I’m making another one this afternoon. We grow every week.”

Volunteers 18 and older submit applications to Befrienders. The volunteer base is a diverse group from the Bozeman community; everyone from college students to able-bodied senior citizens sign up.

After an extensive background and reference check, volunteers must attend a two-hour training class.

The class gives more insight to the program and covers situational issues that may arise while working with senior citizens. Volunteers then meet with Stillman, whose aim is to get to know them and determine the best match. “Ideal volunteers just enjoy companionship and the knowledge that comes with those years. Somebody who is compassionate and can recognize that that there will be good days and hard days. Somebody that is dedicated to visiting at least once a week, especially for people that don’t have family in town. This can be the highlight of their week; we really do have the most incredible volunteers.”

“On the other side of the coin, I’ve done the same with incoming seniors,” Stillman says. “They have to be 65 and older, (although we do make board-approved exceptions).

We have folks that live independently, we have folks that live with their children, or in communities. I go to their homes to get to know them and match then with a volunteer with similar interests.”

Once volunteers have been approved and a match has been made, Stillman attends the “first meeting.”

She spends about an hour with the pair and they make a plan for when they will meet again on their own the following week. “We ask folks to commit to one year with our program, or two semesters for students, one hour a week on average,” Stillman says. “I’m here to support both the volunteer and the senior. When they first match, I do bi-weekly check-ins, whether I’m emailing or calling, or just stopping by.”

“Erma and I chat a lot during our weekly visits. She tells me

about her week and her husband, Jack, sits beside us chiming in with a joke or two. It is very difficult to get Erma and Jack out of their home, as Jack requires a walker. Once every two

months, I take them somewhere outside of their assisted living community. Recently, I took them to the duck pond and Jack told me he hasn’t seen ducks in 30 years. They threw bread at

the ducks and laughed really loud. I was so happy to see them acting like kids again.”

- Bozeman Befriender

To become a Befriender or learn more about the organization, visit www.befriendersbozeman.org or call 406-522-8169.

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Befrienders has a Facebook page, a website and a monthly newsletter to keep everyone updated on current happenings and activities. They have partnered with local organizations so that matches can attend plays, musicals, museums and ballets. “We’re always trying to look for activities for them to do together, especially in the winter,” Stillman says. “A lot of times, people just stay in and enjoy each other’s company. We have a pair that have been sewing together for four years.

We have other folks that play games together and another pair that read together. That particular senior has lost the ability to read so it can be tough. If they have had a major life event, like a stroke, volunteers can help work on things like reading, talking and walking.

It’s a very casual rehabilitation; we’re not qualified nurses.”

“I know that Befrienders is important when I read comments from a participating senior, or see their face light up when their volunteer visitor comes on the scene,” Merrill says. “Social contact is so important in maintaining good mental health, and winters in Bozeman often make it difficult for senior citizens to get out and interact within the community.”

“The greatest benefit is the knowledge that someone’s life is a little cheerier because of the friendship Befrienders has created,” Merrill says. “This is true for both sides of the matching; the senior AND the volunteer. At one point, a volunteer was asked how much she felt she should be paid for visits. Her reply was that she wouldn’t do it for money, and she felt that she received every bit as much as her senior did from their friendship.”

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AMARYLLIS & PAPERWHITE FORCING THEM FOR WINTER COLOR

By Jan Cashman

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now, if you were going to plant spring-flowering bulbs in your garden, you have completed that task. But to brighten up the

indoors throughout our long winters, many of us like to “force” colorful (red, pink or white) amaryllis and fragrant paperwhite narcissus bulbs.

Amaryllis and paperwhites will not survive outdoors in our climate. Amaryllis are native to the Andes mountains of South America and paperwhite narcissus to the Mediterranean area. Because these non-hardy bulbs are native to warmer climates, they do not need a cool, dormant period before being forced. Both are easy to grow inside and just require a few easy steps.

AMARYLLIS will take about 8 weeks to bloom after planting.

• Plant in a 6” or larger pot in sterile potting soil.

• Make sure the pot provides adequate drainage.

• 1/3 of the bulb should be sticking out of the soil.

• Make sure your amaryllis gets adequate water.

Paperwhites

• Use a water-soluble house plant fertilizer every two weeks or use house plant slow release fertilizer spikes.

PAPERWHITES can be forced in water or planted in soil. They will bloom in 4 to 6 weeks.

IN WATER: • Place small pebbles 2” deep in any size vase.

• Stand up the paperwhite bulbs close together on top of the pebbles.

• Fill water to just below the base of the bulbs.

Make sure water isn’t touching the bulbs--the roots will start to grow down into the water.

• You can skip the pebbles and use a small vase that holds just one bulb upright.

IN SOIL: • Fill your container ¾ full with moistened soil mix.

• Set the bulbs on top of the soil close together.

• Cover the bulbs with soil leaving the tips exposed.

• Keep soil moist.

• After planting paperwhites, keep the pot of bulbs in a cool place (50 to 60 degrees) with indirect

Amaryllis

light until they start to grow. This will help keep the stems from growing too tall and floppy.

• When they start to grow, move them to a sunny window Both amaryllis and paperwhites will probably need some sort of support or staking—the stems and leaves tend to flop over. You can tie the floppy flower stems to bamboo stakes with twine. Paperwhites will not rebloom after being forced so dispose of them after the flowers are spent. Amaryllis can be made to rebloom but multiple steps, including planting them outside in the summer, are required.

Force these bulbs and turn your home into a flower garden for the long winter months.

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

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New Year’s Resolutions

By Lois Stephens

W

ith the return of January, every publication in creation tackles the subject of New Year’s resolutions and making improvements in one’s life.

When the New Year dawns bright and fresh, writers figure this is a good way to fill blank pages. They devote a lot of space to discussing how and why to make resolutions, how to keep them, tricks and hints on how to follow through on those well-meaning resolves, and a host of other spin-offs.

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Personally, I shake my head at all this hoopla, and I generally read very few of the multitude of articles available on the topic. I snicker when people earnestly talk about what they’ll accomplish thanks to their newly made New Year‘s resolutions. Who do they think they are they fooling, besides themselves?

I didn’t always feel this way, basically because when I was young and foolish (er, make that inexperienced), I never bothered to discover the idea behind resolutions. I went along with the crowd. I felt it was my obligation to make all sorts of resolutions each January 1, most of which I promptly forgot about by the time I sat down to eat New Year’s dinner. I made the usual resolutions: work harder, exercise more, be kind to the grumpy old lady down the street and under NO circumstances ever let her chickens out again, among other notions that sounded noble and lofty at the time. A few of these resolutions remained on my mind for a day or two into the new year, (particularly the one about letting out the chickens, though that one was more out of fear rather than any desire to behave myself ), but then they too disappeared into the dust of everyday living (with the exception of the chickens).

Age and experience finally caught up with me, along with some common sense and the realization that when I wanted or needed to make a change, the time was NOW, not at the start of a New Year. New Year’s resolutions? Pish posh. What a waste of time, as the majority of resolutions consist more of a wish list rather than a to-do list or any real desire to make a lasting change.

If I want to try something new, shed a bad habit, visit the little old neighbor

more often, or any other change that I want to see in my life, I can do that any day of any month of any year. Each day offers me an abundance of different choices, and I don’t need to wait until January 1 to begin again. I can start fresh whenever I make up my mind to do so. Plus, when I make resolutions on any day OTHER than January 1, I have a pretty good chance of success, (something I can’t say about making promises to myself on New Year’s Day just because that’s the custom).

I do believe in wishing people a Happy New Year, and in pondering the future as to what this bright New Year may mean for me and my little world. Still, the resolutions bit seems to consist mainly of fantasy ideas, and it provides unimaginative writers something to write about (present company excluded). I do wish those who read my writings all the very best, and I encourage those of you who truly want to make some sort of change to go ahead and do so, but don’t make it a New Year’s resolution. Make it a promise to yourself and start today, whether it is something small like read one more book a month, or something major like creating a new lifestyle. Make that resolution and follow through. Just don’t wait until January 1.

Lois Stephens brings personal experience of the aging process to Prime Magazine.

She enjoys writing about her observations of becoming a member of the senior citizen age group. She lives and works in Virginia City.

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Fresh Winter Produce for a Nutritional Boost

By Hannah Overton

T

he weather outside may be frightful, but there can be a full-on tropical paradise happening in our kitchens this time of year.

Citrus fruits are in season, adding bright, juicy, nutrientpacked foods to our plates. Along with citrus, now is the time to stock up on winter vegetables. Lindsay Kordick, Registered Dietician and ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist, offers advice on winter produce, how to pick the best foods from the store, and tasty tips for preparing winter fruits and vegetables.

“Oranges, tangerines, grapefruit, clementines and pommelos are high in vitamin C, potassium, folate, calcium, thiamin, niacin, and vitamin B6,” Kordick says. “Winter vegetables, including Brussels sprouts, leeks, kale, turnips, and winter squash such as acorn squash, spaghetti squash, and butternut squash, share many of the same nutrients as citrus fruits, with the addition of fiber and vitamin K.” Often considered “starchy,” root vegetables and squash varieties contain more carbohydrates than leafy greens like lettuce and spinach. The additional carbohydrates and fiber make the vegetables seem more filling. To reap all of the nutritional benefits, leave the skin on root vegetables (like sweet potatoes). This will help increase your vitamin and fiber intakes.

Selecting in-season produce will result in tastier, healthier meals, but sometimes knowing which piece of fruit or squash to choose can be difficult. “When looking for citrus, look for clear, blemish-free rinds,” Kordick says. “Additionally, avoid citrus with soft, tender spots or with wrinkled skin. Choosing winter squash can be a bit trickier as they have a tough outer skin. The vegetable should be heavy. Make sure that it is free of bruises and its skin is firm.”

Some of the best news about winter produce is how long it keeps; Citrus can stay fresh for up to a month and usually doesn’t require refrigeration. A good squash will last even longer. Keep everything on the counter or find a cool, dry place to store your produce.

When it comes time to eat your winter fruits and vegetables, your options are endless. Eat whole fruit raw or mix it together to create a delicious fruit salad. You can even combine citrus fruits with tomato and cilantro to create a yummy salsa. “I love roasting vegetables!” Kordick says. “Cooking veggies at high heat helps to caramelize the sugars that they contain and will make them a bit sweeter than other cooking methods will. Include some squash in your soups and stews. Don’t forget about hydrating with a fresh squeeze of citrus in your water for a flavor boost without added sweeteners.”

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Acorn Squash Chili Bowls Serves 4

Fresh Citrus Caprese Salad Serves 5

2 naval oranges 2 blood oranges 2 pink grapefruit 2 tangerines 1/3 cup fresh basil chiffonade 8 oz fresh mozzarella 1 Tbsp lemon or citrus-infused olive oil 3 Tbsp white wine or champagne vinegar 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp honey

2 medium acorn squash, sliced in half crosswise and seeded 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp ground black pepper Dash cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp light brown sugar 1/2 tsp dried oregano Olive oil spray Preheat oven to 400 degrees. If “bowls” do not lay flat, use a sharp knife to shave a sliver of skin off of the bottom (ie: stem side or bottom) of each bowl.

Spray the inside of each bowl with olive oil spray, then sprinkle with seasonings and brown sugar.

Place bowls face up into a baking dish. Pour 1/2 cup water into the bottom of the dish.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the flesh is very soft. Remove from the oven and fill with your favorite chili. Enjoy!

For all citrus fruits, slice into 1/2” slices then cut off peel. Cut each slice into 1-2” sections, carefully removing seeds.

Combine citrus chunks in a large bowl with basil. Slice mozzarella into 1” chunks (if using small balls halve them). Gently toss mozzarella with citrus and basil.

In a small bowl, combine olive oil, vinegar, salt and honey. Whisk until combined, then pour mixture over the other ingredients. Toss and cover. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes prior to serving. *Note this recipe does not store well overnight.

Nutrition Info per 1/2 cup: 252 calories, 9 g fat, 13 g protein, 31 g carbohydrates, 5 g fiber, 315 mg sodium

Recipes and photos courtesy of Lindsay Kordick: from her blog Eighty Twenty, www.eat8020.com Lindsay Kordick has been a registered dietitian with Bozeman Deaconess Hospital for more than six years. She is also a Certif ied Exercise Specialist and writes a blog featuring recipes based on her 80/20 principle: eating wholesome, healthy meals 80 percent of the time and indulging a bit, 20 percent of the time.

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Hollowtop Senior Citizens Broadway St., Pony, MT • 685-3323 or 685-3494 ■ Serving Harrison, Pony, Norris and surrounding areas ■ Fee: $5 a year. Meals $3.50 members and $5 for guests ■ Dinner served on Wednesdays all year long and on Mondays October – May ■ Lending library and medical equipment

Manhattan Senior Center 102 East Main Street, Manhattan, MT • 284-6501

■ Fee: $10.00 a year ■ Meals: $3.50 over 60 years of age, $6 under 60 ■ Noon meal is served Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; call Monday – Friday before 10:00 am to reserve a seat ■ Pinochle: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after lunch Center Hall and kitchen are available for rental. Hall rental $50, kitchen and hall $75. Cleaning deposit of $25 and key deposit $10. Call Susan for more details to reserve the space.

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■ Please call Senior Center for news and events.

Three Rivers Senior Club 19 East Cedar Street, Three Forks • 285-3235 Director: Jean Farnam • 570-0800

■ Club Membership: $10 a year. Must be 50 or older to join.

■ Meals for Members and Nonmembers: $6 for those under 60. Suggested price for those 60 and over: $3.50. Noon meal is served Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Make reservations by 8 a.m.; call 406-285-3235 and leave message.

■ Birthday Celebration: Once a month on 2nd or 3rd Thursday.

■ Meals on Wheels delivered to homebound.

■ Pinochle Tuesdays through Thursdays after meal.

■ Extensive lending library of books, videos, jigsaw puzzles. Medical equipment such as walkers, shower seats, crutches, also available; call Jean. For info about the HRDC bus for Three Forks and Willow Creek residents, call Galavan, 406-587-2434.

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807 N. Tracy Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715 • 587-5444 Debi Casagranda, Program Coordinator • (dcasagranda@thehrdc.org) 111 South 2nd, Livingston, MT 59047 • 222-2281 Deb Downs, Livingston Program Coordinator (debdowns@rsvpmt.org) www.rsvpmt.org

BOZEMAN: ■ Vita: Last year VITA helped individuals and families file over 600 tax returns and put nearly one million back into the community. This year we’re expecting to prepare nearly 1000 returns.

We need volunteers to help prepare the taxes, training will be provided. For more information please call (406)585-4873 or emailvita@thehrdc.org ■ State of Montana Driver Services Bureau: Volunteer needed to greet and direct customers as to what documents they will need and what form to fill out depending on the type of service they are requesting. Mondays and Fridays from 8 am to 11 am, hours and days of the week are flexible, please call Debi at 587-5444 ■ Area IV Agency on Aging: Looking for a volunteer receptionist and information clerk to assist staff in the Bozeman Agency on Aging office. This individual will empower adults with disabilities, seniors and their families by connecting them with employees or resources and information relevant to their situations.

Duties include answering phone calls, greet those entering the agency, maintain records and assists clients.

■ Bozeman Intermountain Opera: Ticket sales volunteers needed. Sellers are responsible for selling tickets for productions, including season subscriptions and individual tickets.

■ Bozeman Intermountain Opera: Hair and make-up artist for performers.

Fantastic opportunity to work closely with national and local artists in creating

their character thru hair and make-up.

■ Bozeman Intermountain Opera: Hospitality room volunteer needed.

Work with the coordinator to set up and maintain hospitality room and greet and assists patrons.

■ Bozeman Intermountain Opera: Volunteer needed to deliver posters to local businesses to announce the upcoming Opera’s or Musical productions.

LIVINGSTON: ■ American Red Cross: Donor Ambassador needed. This would be someone who greets and assists blood donors at blood drives which occur every 6 weeks at a local church.

■ Senior Center: is looking for helpers to set at the front table for the lunch meal and cleaners after the meal.

■ Food Pantry: is needing drivers to deliver frozen dinner senior meals on Mon. or Tues. mornings. Help also needed in packaging meals on Fri.’s at 2:00PM, as well as helping customers shop on Tues. and Thurs. from 3-5PM. ■ Loaves and Fishes: has a need for people who enjoy cooking who can help on Wednesdays and Fridays with preparing a meal in the morning and helping with the evening meal and clean up.

Big Brothers Big Sisters: Consider being a positive grandparent role model by being matched up with a child for only a couple hours a week.

Foot Clinic: is in need of help twice a month helping call patients with reminders of appointments and helping assist nurses with foot care for our seniors.

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Bozeman Senior Center The Bozeman Senior Center will be closed on January 1st for New Year’s Day, January 15th for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and February 19th for President’s Day. Happy Holidays!

WHAT’S NEW ■ Note: The Board meeting is held on the second Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Congratulations to our newly elected Board members for 2018. Faye Christensen, JoAnn Murray, and Johanna Prindiville were all elected to serve a second term. Much appreciation to Steve Tester, Bob Zatzke, and Ellie Tack for serving on the Board.

■ Member Specials for 2018: Pay for a whole year of exercise by Jan. 31, the cost is $100.00, saving you $20.00.

■ PLEASE NOTE: The suggested meal donation for those 60 years of age or older will increase to $4.00 per person starting January 1st. The Gallatin County Nutrition Program been able to keep our site meals at $3.50 for so many years. The Area IV Agency on Aging (our Federal funding source at the State level) has requested our sites raise the price to $4.00 to keep all sites standardized. Please pay only what you can afford. Individuals under the age of 60 are required to pay $6.00/meal.

■ The Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Program has been discontinued.

■ MANAGING DIABETES: The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP), is a six-week series of hour long classes helping people with diabetes or those at risk gain the knowledge to live successfully with diabetes. The class is sponsored

by Mountain Pacific Quality Health, and is open to the public. Classes will most likely be scheduled for March. Please sign up at the front desk if you would like to attend.

■ DOMINOES 42 INTERESTED LIST: 42 is a trick-taking dominos game with suits and trumps, played by 4 people (2 sets of partners). After the deal, you arrange your hand according to suits, doubles high; like bridge, you bid on a hand you think will take at least 30 points. Your partner is a support, the opposing team tries to take the trick and lead from you. Please call the front desk to get your name on the interested list.

■ Montana: Living Life Well Chronic Disease Self-Management: Friday, March 2 – April 6, 10:00 a.m. – This six-week course meets on Fridays and is presented by Gallatin City-County Health Department of Chronic Disease Programs. Participants learn skills for management of conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart and lung disease, to maintain and/or improve their ability to carry out activities for daily living. You will receive a free book/CD. The workshop addresses the challenges common to many long-term illnesses, such as pain, fatigue, physical limitations, and difficult emotions. Pre-Registration is required; you must complete a participant information form at the front desk. Open to the public.

■ AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Assistance: Mondays and Saturdays beginning February 3-April 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (by appointment only) - Trained AARP volunteers assist you in completing your tax returns at the Bozeman Senior Center. AARP provides tax preparation as a FREE service for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those

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aged 60 and older. Bring your 2017 tax return, 2017 W-2’s, 1099’s for pensions, interest, dividends, etc., and if applicable, receipts for medical expenses, insurance, prescriptions, real estate tax, auto registration, and charitable contributions. Call 586-2421 to set up an appointment. Open to the public.

■ Fiddle Class: 2nd class starts mid-February, 1:00 -2:30 p.m. – Learn to play the fiddle! First class is full, but we will start another in mid-February if there is enough interest. Parker Downing will teach a 6-8 week beginning fiddle class. The class will meet once per week for 1.5 hours. Provide your own fiddle.

Call to get your name on the interested list for the next session.

■ Marsha Goetting: March 12 or 15, 1:00 p.m. – MSU Extension Agent has graciously agreed to provide another knowledgeable presentation according to suggestions from our membership. Please let the front office know which subjects you are interested in learning about: i.e. wills, Medicaid, Estate Planning, Gifting, Lending Money, Medicaid and Long-Term Care Costs.

EVENTS ■ New Year’s Lunch: Tuesday, January 2, 12:00 noon – Bring in the New Year and share YOUR resolutions with friends from the senior center. Homemade clam chowder, salad bar and bread will be served for lunch.

■ Fiddle Class: Thursdays, January 4 – February 8, 1:00 -2:30 p.m. – This class is full, but we will start another in mid-February. See the announcements section for more information.

■ Book Club: Monday, January 8, 10:30 a.m. January Book: “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles. A Count Becomes a Waiter in a Novel of Soviet Supremacy.

■ Martin Luther King Jr Lunch: Thursday, January 11, 12:00 noon – Join us for a special lunch in honor of MLK Jr. and his remarkable leadership.

■ Red Hat Luncheon: (Famous Dave’s) – Tuesday, January 16, 11:30 a.m. - Enjoy lunch and have fun with other gals each month during the Red Hat luncheon. All new members are welcome. Call 3884711 for more information or to sign up.

■ Afternoon at the Movies: Tuesday, January 16, 1:00 p.m. - Enjoy free popcorn and this great movie: The Boss Baby – PG - DreamWorks Animation invites you to meet a most unusual baby. He wears a suit, speaks with the voice and wit of Alec Baldwin.

■ Travel Adventure Theatre: Wednesday, January 17, 1:00 p.m. - “Canyonlands Natl. Park Country” - Explore the Beautiful Red Rock country of Moab, Utah by foot and Jeep with filmmaker Dale Smith.

This epic movie production features a very popular, adventurous landscape.

■ Cowboy Dinner: Thursday, January 18, 5:30 p.m.

- A fabulous night of food, fun and entertainment!

The evening menu will be chili and cornbread for only $5.00/person. Our line dancing group and the Last Best GeriActors Readers Theatre will perform.

■ Long Term Care Seminar: Monday, January 22, 1:00 p.m. – Education on long term care planning and what choices a family has in making sure that all generations are taken care of. Topics to be discussed include planning for long term care needs. What options do I have? Who bares the financial burden?

How or when do we start? Open to the public.

SERVICES/SUPPORT SERVICES ■ Foot Clinic by appointment only. 3rd & 4th Monday & Tuesday.

■ Free blood pressure checks every Wednesday, 11:30am-1:00pm.

■ Association for the Blind, January 11 - meets 2nd Thursday, 1:30pm. Open to anyone who is visually impaired.

■ Forgetters & Friends: 2nd Wednesday, January 10, 1:00pm.

■ Reminiscing / Caregiver Chat – 2nd Wednesday January 10, 2:00 pm.

■ Computer Assistance with Brenda, Paul, Jay, Mike & Molly. Call us for an appointment.

■ Medical Equipment available for check-out to those 50+.

HEALTH & EXERCISE New Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays ■ 9:30-10-30. January 2 –February 27 ON THE BALL: Fitness balls will be used for most exercises including upper and lower body with a lot of core work.

■ 11:00-11:30 - BEGINNING YANG TAI CHI: Opportunity knocks! This is your chance to get in on a beginners’ class in Tai Chi to improve balance and overall health. Regular classes of Yang Tai Chi for non-beginners will continue at 11:30.

■ A reminder of the change of time for strength training. Now…Strong and More will include more range of motion and stretching.

■ PEDOMETER WALK: (February 12, 26) (March 5, 26) (April 9, 23) - Come and join us as we travel (vicariously) to Middle Eastern Countries.

Sign up and get a program folder at the front desk Jan 9-19. Our first meeting will be Monday, Jan. 22.

Join us for lunch beforehand, then at 12:45 we will meet in the downstairs meeting room for video and materials for the next meeting. (Sign up for lunch ahead of time so the kitchen can plan for us.) You will need a pedometer. We have some for sale or use at the front desk. Fitbits or other fitness technology can be used. Anyone can participate. You DO NOT have to be “fit” to join us.

■ COUCH TO 5K: January 8th to March 8th.

Mondays and Thursdays at 3:15 p.m.

This 8-week course gives you knowledge about four basic components of exercise while gradually increasing your endurance for a 3-mile walk. If walking is not an option, use the exercise room to progress your aerobic capacity on a bike or other modality. Includes tips to get fit and keep your independent lifestyle.

■ Mondays: 8:30am Strength Training, 9:00am Gentle Aerobics, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 11:30am Tai Chi for Mind/Balance, Balance 1:00pm Yoga, 1:35 pm, 3:15pm Couch to 5k.

■ Tuesdays: 9:30am On the Ball, 11:00am Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 11:30am Yang Tai Chi, 1:00 Strong and More ■ Wednesdays: 8:30am Strength Training, 9:00am Gentle Aerobics, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 1:00pm Balance, 1:30pm Gentle Yoga, Yoga 6:00 pm.

■ Thursdays: 9:30am On the Ball, 11:00am Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 11:30am Yang Tai Chi, 1:00 Strong and More, 3:15pm Couch to 5k.

■ Fridays: 8:30am Strength Training, 9:00am Gentle Aerobics, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 11:30am Tai Chi for Mind/Balance.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ■ Wood Carvers: Mondays 9:30 a.m. (Woodworker’s Shop is open to members 8:30a.m. -4:00 p.m.)

■ Duplicate Bridge: Mondays, 1:00 p.m.

■ Oil Painting: 1st & 3rd Monday, 1:00 p.m.

■ Book Club: 2nd Monday at 10:30 a.m.

■ AARP Meeting: 3rd Monday, 11:30 am ■ Pancake Supper & Bingo: 3rd Mon, 5:30pm ■ Creative Writing: Tuesdays, 10:00 am.

■ Line Dancing: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. (Beginners @ 10:00am) ■ Cribbage: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m.

■ Sign Language: Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

■ Singing Souls: Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

■ Afternoon at the Movies: 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 ■ Bingo: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.

■ Watercolor Painting: Wed., 9:30 a.m.

■ Ukulele Club: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.

■ Blood Press. Check Wednesdays 11:30-1:00 ■ Mah Jong: Wednesdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm ■ Arizona Two Step: Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m.

■ Legal Services: 3rd Thurs., 10:00 to 12:00 ■ Travel Adventure Theatre:3rd Wed. 1:00pm ■ Pinochle: Wed. & Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

■ Bridge: Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:45 p.m.

■ Scrabble: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

■ Canasta: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

■ Association for the Blind: 2nd Thurs., 1:30 ■ Wagon Wheel Weavers, Friday 9:30 a.m.

■ GeriActors - Reader’s Theater, Fri, 1:00 ■ Euchre: 1st & 3rd Friday, 1:00 p.m.

ANUTRITIONAL SERVICES ■ Congregate Meals at the Senior Center - MondayFriday, at Noon.

■ Meals-on-Wheels delivered Monday-Friday to homebound individuals.

■ Frozen Meals available for pickup at the Senior Center Monday-Friday.A ■ FREE Birthday Dinner Celebrations on Wednesdays during the month of your birthday for members – Come in and claim your free lunch!

TRAVEL HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL. We hope your New Year’s Resolution is to plan to travel with the Bozeman Senior Center in 2018. We have several major trips planned for the coming year with many day trips now in the planning stages. Pay your membership dues for the Bozeman Senior Center so you can choose from all the trips we have to offer.

Itineraries for the major trips are available in the Travel Kiosk at the Senior Center and on the website.

Please put your name on the interested list if the itineraries are not ready yet.

MAJOR TRIPS: ■ EXPLORING GREECE AND ITS ISLANDS: April 9 - 23, 2018. Still a few spaces left. Fly from Bozeman to Athens. See the highlights of Athens, ancient Olympia, and Mycenae, before taking a highspeed ferry to Mykonos and Santorini.

■ ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE: June 17 - 24, 2018. Norwegian Cruise Lines, Pearl.

Ports Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Victoria,

PRIME January 2018 I 11 British Columbia. Enjoy all the meals and amenities on board the ship.

■ NEW YORK CITY: July 19 - 23, 2018.

Highlights include: Greenwich Village, Wall Street, 9/11 Museum, TWO Broadway shows, cruise by the Statue of Liberty on the way to Ellis Island.

■ SPOTLIGHT ON WASHINGTON, D. C: Sept. 2018. Six days. U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Smithsonian institution, Arlington Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Kennedy gravesite, Mt. Vernon, George Washington’s home, Old Town Alexandria, Washington National Cathedral and Ford’s Theater.

■ CRUISING ECUADOR’S GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: Sept. 16 - 24, 2018. Quito, Ecuador, 4 night cruise to Santa Cruz Island, Vincente Roca Point, Urbina Bay, Alcedo Volcano, Tagus Cove, Santiago Island, Santa Cruz, Fly to Guayaquil.

■ BRANSON CHRISTMAS: November 28 - December 1, 2018. Ozark Mountain Christmas in Branson Missouri. 4 nights in the Radisson Hotel. Highlights: Haygood Christmas Show, College of the Ozark’s Campus, cruise on the Branson Belle, Presley’s Jubilee Evening show, Branson Festival of Lights motor coach tour, Shoji Tabucchi Show, Branson Landing, Andy Williams show, the Hughes Brothers Show, “The Miracle of Christmas” show.

■ EASTERN EUROPE CHRISTMAS MARKETS: Nov. 27 - Dec. 6, 2018. Warsaw, Poland, Christmas Markets in Warsaw, Krakow, and Praque. Tour Auschwitz, Oscar Schindler Factory, Royal Palace, and St. George Basilica.

DAY TRIP IN PLANNING: ■ Playmill Theater in West Yellowstone: “Annie Get Your Gun”.

■ Gates of the mountains / dinner and entertainment at last chance ranch ■ Big Horn Canyon boat ride and dinner in Billings ■ Tour of Tippet Rise, trying for a concert at tippet rise ■ Beartooth Highway scenic motorcoach day trip ■ Missoula smoke jumpers tour / Anaconda job corps, ccc ■ Historical Helena ■ Golden Sunlight Mine ■ Yellowstone Park day trip EXTRAS ■ Second Hand Rose Thrift Store: 10am2pm, Monday-Friday. Bring donations of clothes, household items, books, games, crafts, & more anytime between 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Please call 586-2421 if you are interested in any of these opportunities.

■ Meals-on-Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver meals in Bozeman.

■ Foot Clinic is looking for current or retired nurses to help at our monthly foot clinic service!

■ Our thrift store, Second Hand Rose, sometimes receives more donations than we can use.

We are occasionally in need of volunteers with a truck, SUV, or large vehicle to take surplus donations from Second Hand Rose to other thrift store.

Menu Mon-Fri at Noon 1 - CLOSED FOR NEW YEARS DAY 2 - New Year’s Dinner: Clam Chowder, Salad Bar, Breads, Dessert 3 - Happy Birthday! Jello / Fruit, Goulash, French Bread, Green Beans, Dessert 4 - Pea Salad, Chicken Parmesan, Noodles, Steamed Vegetables, Dessert 5 - Peaches, Burgers w/ the Fixins’, Tater Tots, Baked Beans, Dessert 8 - Apple Sauce, Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 9 – Beets, Polish Dog, Sauerkraut, Dessert 10 – Happy Birthday! Soup, Baked Chicken, Baked Potato, Steamed Carrots, Dessert 11 – Martin Luther King Jr. Dinner: 3 Bean Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert 12 - Fruit/Pears, Taco Salad Bar, Dessert 15 – CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY 16 - Cottage Cheese, Salmon, Herb Rice, Vegetable, Dessert 17 - Happy Birthday! Spinach Salad, Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables, Dessert 18 - Tossed Salad, BBQ Pork/Sliders, Baked Beans, Dessert 19 – Apricots, Sloppy Joe, Potato Salad, Dessert 22 – Tossed Salad, Spaghetti/Sauce, Bread, Broccoli, Dessert 23 – Cranberries, Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Dessert 24 - Happy Birthday! Cottage Cheese, Cod, Brown Rice, Brussel Sprouts, Dessert 25 - Caesar Salad, Turkey/Dressing, Peas & Carrots, Dessert 26 - Citrus Salad, Chicken Stir Fry, Egg Roll, Dessert 29 - Soup, Chicken Sandwich & Fixins’, Dessert 30 – Tossed Salad, Chili, Corn Bread, Dessert 31 - Happy Birthday! Fruit Salad, Chicken Noodles, Peas, Dessert

Please make reservations for lunch so that we can have an adequate amount of food!

Belgrade Senior Center 92 East Cameron Avenue (406) 388-4711 www.belgradeseniorcenter.com

Email: belgradesrcntr@bresnan.net Executive Director: Kathryn Manz

The Belgrade Senior Center will be closed December 25 for Christmas Day.

EXERCISE: ■ Movement in Motion: 9am MWF ■ Yoga: 9am Tuesdays, 8am Fridays ■ Exercise class Tuesdays at 10am

COMMUNITY RESOURCES: ■ Blood Pressure Check: Noon, Jan 11

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: ■ Card Games: 9am Thursdays; 12:30pm Fridays ■ Movie Day: January 17 at 1:00 pm ■ Spaghetti Dinner: January 19 5:00-8:00 pm $6.00 per person or $25.00 for a family of 5 or more ■ Board Meeting: January 15 1:00

Menu Mon – Fri at Noon 1 - HAPPY NEW YEAR! Center is CLOSED 2 - Chicken Strips, Rice Pilaf, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 3 - Goulash, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 4 - Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 5 - Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Tuna Melts, Salad, Dessert 8 - Beef Stew, Biscuits, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 9 - Chicken Alfredo, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 10 - Tater Tot Casserole, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 11 - Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 12 - Pizza, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 15 - Breakfast Surprise, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 16 - Roast Turkey, Potatoes, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 17 - Birthday Celebration! Lasagna, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 18 - Roasted Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 19 - Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Tomato Soup, Salad, Dessert 22 - Chicken Fried Steak, Smashed Potatoes, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 23 - Tuna Biscuit Roll, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 24 - “YOU ASKED FOR IT!” Grape Tomato & Cauliflower Frittata, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 25 - Pork Stir Fry, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 26 - Turkey Pot Pie, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 29 - Brats & Sauerkraut, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 30 - Cheeseburger Macaroni, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert 31 - Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Salad and Vegetables, Dessert All Meals Include Roll & Drink, Veggie & Dessert. Gluten and dairy free items upon request.

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