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RETIREES: TALK FINANCE WITH YOUR GROWN CHILDREN
Rik James’ line and door was always open, and frequently busy. During his longtime stint as a DJ at Bozeman’s KGLT radio station, James encouraged listeners to call him at the station, but he wouldn’t stop there. He made a point to continue those conversations and connections off the air too.
“I tell people to call me at home, and we talk about music,”
James said. “I’ve made a lot of good friends over the years.”
“People used to call me all the time to try and get a hold of Rik,” former KGLT general manager and the station’s current World Music Director Ellen King-Rodgers said.
“Musicians would call.”
“His door was always open to
musicians who were starting out or who wanted to share his music with them. He was always accessible.”
For over three decades James has been a regular fixture in the Saturdays of Gallatin Valley residents and the area’s music scene.
James has been on-air at KGLT since 1987, with only a 18-month break during that time in the nineties to attend graduate school out of state.
“I call what I’ve been doing community service,” James said. “I really believe in contributing to the community in ways that serve their artistic interests.
His show “Americana Backroads” aired from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturdays from 1999 until this year. James describes the program as a “musical
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“There’s too much music, that is too much a part of me and sharing it with listeners.”Photos courtesy of Rik James and KGLT Rik James has acted as an on-air host on Bozeman’s KGLT radio station from 1987 to this year (with only a 18-month break to attend graduate school in the 90s).
anything goes show’’ that heavily features folk, bluegrass, country, roots blues and singer-songwriter artists and bands.
“He’s very much into honoring all of where Americana music came from,” King-Rodgers said. “But is also very good at including new people... What he’s doing is sharing a living history.”
“It is so much fun, and when it is sounding fun, and the listeners can realize you are having fun, they may just become a regular listener,” James said.
Over the years James has developed relationships with labels, promoters and artists, and has frequently had musicians on the program as well as conducted phone interviews.
“People always know that Rik’s on the station on Saturdays, and there’s an open invitation,” James said.
King-Rodgers said that James’ deep knowledge of music, research skills and kindness towards others has made it a “pleasure for the musicians” to get to speak with him, and “a pleasure for the listeners to hear it.”
“He is so warm and friendly, and has such respect for all the musicians, performers and storytellers,” she said. “When he does an interview it sounds like old friends are talking.”
He’s also been involved with the local non-profit organization
The Bozeman Folklore Society, and has produced multiple
concerts for them throughout the years.
As his vision declined and impaired his ability to read from a computer, James received support from his wife Karen. The two were co-hosts for over ten years, and a “dynamic duo,”
ten years, and a “dynamic duo,” according to King-Rodgers.
In May, they hosted their last episode of “Americana Backroads.”
James said the hardest part of parting with the station and their program was saying goodbye to the folks who turned in every week.
“It’s been a privilege to have had a loyal listenership, and so much support.”
“I will miss him,” King-Rodgers said. “It’s too bad that we don’t get to be selfish and keep him forever,” King-Rodgers said.
James also encouraged anyone interested to take the apprentice class at KGLT, which prepares participants to host their own local show on the station.
“I think it’s valuable for the [area] to have a place where you have real community members providing listening entertainment.”
While Rodgers said
his future in Montana’s music scene is a “little uncertain,” he is still open to the possibility of remaining involved to some degree.
“I’m probably not walking away from music forever.”
On his final episode James
told his audience on-air he doesn’t “particularly go for the ‘retirement’ term.”
“There’s too much music, that is too much a part of me and sharing it with listeners.”
If you had to choose, would you rather be blind or deaf?
When Helen Keller was in her seventies, she responded to that question. “After a lifetime
in silence and darkness,” she replied, “to be deaf is a greater affliction than to be blind.”
The author David Owen agrees. In his book, “Volume Control: Hearing in a Deafening World,” he recalls pondering that choice during dinner with family and friends. He writes, “If
I were deaf, I wouldn’t be even a tangential participant in the evening … I’d have been a silent lump at one end of a bench, trying to seem interested and present but having no idea what anyone was laughing about, worrying that everyone was feeling sorry for me if they were
thinking about me at all.”
According to Owen, the bottom line is to protect your hearing in every way possible. He also notes that a stubborn refusal to admit you need to wear hearing aids comes with a substantial social cost. People with hearing loss are largely
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excluded from conversations, which leads to feelings of isolation. His book extensively explores all options available to help with hearing loss. Back in the 1960s and ‘70s, when headphones and rock concerts became popular, experts warned us that loud noise could damage our ears (and brains). Hopefully, you followed that advice because it’s true. The louder a sound is, and the longer you’re exposed, the more damage is done. But even if your hearing isn’t what it used to be, you can (and should) still protect whatever hearing you still have.
With that in mind, let’s consider common, everyday noises. First, close your eyes for a moment and listen to the sounds in your environment.
If you’re inside a building, you’ll be surprised to notice how many sounds you were unaware of until you focused your attention on them. There are lots of noises inside, such as the refrigerator, air conditioner or heater, dishwasher, washer, dryer, background music, television, espresso machine, the clatter of dishes and conversations.
If you’re outside, you’ll also notice a wide variety of sounds: birdsong, construction noises, traffic, voices, the sound of water or wind and airplanes, most of which you don’t usually
notice because we tend to block out familiar noises.
Most of these inside and outside sounds are safe for our ears. But some sounds are not safe. For example, if you often use a blender or any other loud appliance, you should wear earplugs while it’s running. If you’re outside and hear an ambulance or police siren approaching, you should cover your ears until it passes. The high volume of crowd noise, announcers, and music is another threat to your hearing at sporting events.
We measure the loudness of sound in decibels (dB). In time, any sound that’s 85 decibels or higher can cause hearing loss or other problems, such as tinnitus — hearing ringing, roaring, buzzing, hissing or whistling sounds that won’t go away. Trust me: You do not want to mess with tinnitus. Ask anyone who suffers from it. People have lapsed into depression and even committed suicide over tinnitus. So, it would be best if you did everything possible to avoid it, including being the oddball person wearing earplugs at a loud cocktail party.
If you’re concerned about the noise level in your work, home or recreation environment, you can measure the decibels with a free mobile decibel-reading app. Or purchase a hand-held or wall-mount decibel meter.
Prices generally range from $16 to $250. But you probably won’t need technology to tell you when things get too loud. Instead, pay attention to how your ears (and brain) feel. Sound that’s too loud hurts!
The easiest way to protect your hearing is to carry soft foam earplugs. You can buy them in any hardware store or online. They are cheap and easy to stow in pockets and purses. There’s a guide on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health website (cdc.gov/niosh)
titled “How To Wear Soft Foam Earplugs,” which describes the correct way to put foam earplugs into your ears. In some situations, earmuffs or noisecanceling headphones might adequately protect your ears.
Inside your ears are tiny, delicate fibers that help you hear. Unfortunately, exposure to loud noise can damage these fibers and nerve cells in the cochlea that send sound signals to the brain. And that damage cannot be repaired, which is an excellent reason to pay attention to what you hear.
Honoring Southwest Montanans 65 and over!
These awards will recognize 24 exceptional people 65 and older for their accomplishments, talents, and contributions to our community.
July 7, 2023 Deadline for Submissions
Nominees must meet the following criteria:
• Be 65 years of age or older on Dec. 31, 2022 • Improves the quality of life for others in the community • Achieved professional success and/or personal success as a role model
• Nominee must live in southwest Montana (counties: Gallatin, Madison, Park, Meagher)
Nominate online
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or fill out and mail this form
Nominee Information
Name:
Age (as of Dec. 31, 2022):
Address:
City : State: Zip Code:
Phone: (H)_______ ( W ) (C )
E-mail:
Company : (if applicable)
Title/Position: (if applicable)
Nominator Infomation
Name:
Address:
City : State: Zip Code:
Phone: (H)_______ ( W ) (C )
E-mail:
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Title/Position: (if applicable)
1. Community Ser vice
Describe how the nominee par ticipates in improving the lives of others in the community. Include type and length of ser vice in organizations and initiatives.
2. Achievements: Professional and/or Personal
Describe how the nominee has achieved success, demonstrated excellence and excelled in their business or profession, or describe how the nominee achieved personal success as a role model for others. Provide specific examples if possible.
3. Additional Information
Include any additional information you feel is impor tant for consideration. Include awards, honors, ar ticles or other recognition.
CLUES ACROSS
1. Understand intuitively
5. Two of something
9. Not involving computer tech
11. Acclaimed
13. Undermine
15. The condition of being concealed or hidden
16. Irritate
17. The process of developing a theory
19. Ceramic jar
21. Not fresh
22. Dad’s fashion accessory
CLUES DOWN
1. Mangled
2. Ruffled some feathers
3. Not young
4. Lakers legend
5. Nocturnal S. American rodent
6. Direction (Scottish)
7. Intestinal inflammation
8. Spring back in fear
9. Owl genus
10. Girls
11. Unbeliefs
12. Force unit
14. Expired trade agreement
15. Went alone
18. Animal noises
29. Takes with force
33. Gordon and Snider are two 34. Body parts
36. Arranges
38. Fiddler crabs
20. Woman who graduated from a specific school
24. The very top
26. Organs in males
28. Earnings
30. Z Z Z
32. Reddish browns
34. A salt or ester of acetic acid
35. A place to get off your feet
37. More disreputable
38. Kidney condition
40. Cease moving
42. Quick
43. Extra seed covering
45. “Survivor: Panama” winner
47. Six
49. One who inspects lamps
50. Small parrot
51. Primordial matter of the universe
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This spring we have seen some of the worst winter injuries on local plants, trees and shrubs that we have seen in years.
The needles on many pines (evergreens with long needles in the Pinus genus) are turning brown. Especially affected are Scotch, Austrian and bristlecone pines. This desiccation affects the needles as the sun reflects off the snow during cold winter days. The needles’ cell walls break down, dehydrate and turn brown.
Deciduous (leafy) trees were adversely affected by last winter’s weather, also. Maple trees were hurt the worst, especially Norway and Autumn Blaze maples. Their
damage. Here is what we found: we had a very warm start to September 2022. The first light frost occurred on Sept. 10. Then the mild fall weather continued until late October when it froze hard and got down to 19 degrees on Oct. 28. On November 9 the low was 9 degrees and the high only 13 degrees. Nov. 11 set a record low of -12 degrees. Then, on Dec. 22, the temperature fell to a record -46 degrees at the airport— the coldest temperature in years! This mild weather and then record low temperatures might indicate that the trees were not ‘hardened off’ enough when the cold hit, meaning they were not dormant enough to withstand the cold.
in a lawn area with a sprinkler system where you want the grass to stay green into September. If possible, plant shade trees on the perimeter of your yard where they are not under your sprinklers. Or, at least, decrease the amount and frequency of water to your grass in mid to late summer. Grass does not need as much water in late summer and fall when the nights are cooler and the days shorter.
3. Don’t fertilize trees after July 1. We want to discourage late summer growth.
4. In the fall, wrap the trunk of deciduous trees as high as you can with a light-colored tree wrap that will reflect the sun and help prevent sun-scald and cracking.
5. Water your evergreen trees deeply after they have gone dormant (past Nov. 1). Water them once a month or so in the winter during a mild spell if we don’t have good snow cover.
6. Spray tender evergreens with an anti-transpirant such as ‘WiltPruf’ after they go dormant.
7. Protect trees from vole damage, which was especially bad this past winter, by impenetrable tree protectors pushed down into the soil so there is no bark exposed for voles to chew on.
One answer is to plant a diversity of trees. Depending on where you live, choose from elms, lindens, honeylocust, oaks, cottonless cottonwoods or Ohio buckeye and don’t discount hardy green ash selections like ‘Prairie Spire,’ for a variety of beautiful shade trees in your yard. Most of these listed trees made it through last winter’s tough weather with less winter injury.
By Jim Drummond
One of the fellows bounded into the old guy waterhole this week panting and dripping with sweat. Someone asked him if he had jogged to the waterhole from home.
The gent responded, “No, I just finished my workout at the gym. I pushed myself hard today. Heidi,
our server, was working out next to me. Not that it had anything to do with her, but I picked up my pace a bit. I will probably be sore tomorrow.”
Somebody looked our friend up and down, then inquired, “Why are you wearing pajama bottoms?”
The fellow looked down with a perplexed expression, then replied, “I thought that they were
my workout bottoms. I didn’t pay much attention when I was getting dressed for the gym today. Pajama bottoms and workout gear look a lot alike.”
Someone else observed, “Normally workout gear isn’t made from white flannel embellished with cartoon cowboys, smiling horses and cactus plants.”
Another member of the group
demanded, “Open up your sweatshirt so that we can see what you’re wearing on top.”
Our friend unzipped his hoodie and exposed a Led Zeppelin 1973 summer tour t-shirt. The shirt was tattered at the collar and ringed with moth holes around the bottom. The black cotton had faded to gray, and the armpits were the color of dried mud. The shirt tilted to the left as it hung
off his shoulders.
As our friend showed off the aged Zep t-shirt, he proudly commented, “This is my favorite shirt at the gym. It’s a chick magnet.”
Everyone in the group politely nodded.
Somebody else weighed in with an opinion, “I believe that it’s important to dress stylishly at the gym.”
Someone inquired, “So, what do you wear?”
The fashion fellow responded, “I always wear pleated tennis shorts. Years ago, when I played tennis, I stocked up on shorts. I have boxes of dress tennis shorts that are still in their original wrappers. I rotate a new pair of old shorts into my workout every few years.”
A fellow down the table asked him If they are the same style as modern tennis shorts.
Our friend responded, “Nope. The current style is way too long and hangs down to a man’s knees. Vintage tennis shorts are stubby and I can move my legs around freely. The young fellows at the gym are
jealous. One youthful chap told me that he would like shorts like mine, but can’t find them in any store. He thought shorter shorts might make it easier to scratch an itch. He also noticed that women at the gym always look at me when I’m wearing mine.”
A gent at the end of the table commented, “I lost interest in dressing up for the gym, so I put an exercise room in the basement. I work out every morning and don’t have to worry about what to wear.”
Someone asked him what he wears during his home workout. The fellow responded, “Nothing.”
Somebody else pressed for more information,”Are you saying that you go down to your basement each morning and exercise without a stitch of clothing?”
Our unashamed friend responded, “Most of the time, but sometimes I wear a cowboy hat. Wearing nothing
discourages my wife from talking to me while I’m working out, and it’s less complicated than keeping up with workout fashions.”
A portly
deep fried potato off his chin he announced, “I think that I’m going to cancel my gym membership. The harder I work out, the hungrier I become. The hungrier I become, the more often I need to up-size my workout wardrobe. I really don’t enjoy exercise anyway.”
fellow part way down the table dipped another handful of french fries into ranch dressing, then looked around the group. As he rubbed a few crumbs of
Somebody asked, “How do you go about dropping your gym membership?”
The gent responded, “I’ve been advised to submit a too weak notice.”
When you’re retired, you’ll likely have some financial concerns — just like all retirees. However, if you’ve invested regularly and followed a longterm financial strategy, you should be able to address most issues that come your way. But there’s one important action that’s sometimes overlooked by retirees: sharing their financial situation with their grown children. And this knowledge can benefit everyone in your family.
You might be surprised by the concern your children have for your financial wellbeing. Consider these findings from a 2023 study by Age Wave and Edward Jones: • 66% of millennials (generally defined as ranging from 27 to 42) worry that their parents or in-laws may not have enough money to live comfortably in retirement. • 83% of millennials would rather know their parents are financially secure in their retirement, even if it means their parents pass on less money to them.
If you have children in this age range or older, or who soon will be, how can you address their concerns and potentially improve your financial outlook? Communication is the key. By openly communicating with your family about your financial status, you can reduce anxieties and misperceptions. If you’re in good financial shape, your adult children may be reassured
that you won’t be needing their assistance. And if you are feeling some financial pressures, you can inform your children of the steps you are taking to improve your situation.
One such step may be to reduce your cost of living — the less you spend day to day, the better your ability to preserve your investment and retirement accounts. You may be able to reduce costs in many small ways, such as ending streaming services you no longer use, but you could make an even bigger impact by downsizing your living arrangements. In fact, 72% of today’s retirees have downsized or are willing to downsize to reduce their housing costs, according to the Age Wave/ Edward Jones survey. Downsizing isn’t for everyone, but if it’s a possibility for you, it may be worth considering because the savings could be significant.
You may also be able to reduce or consolidate your debts. Start by understanding how much and what kinds of debt you have. Then, consider ways to lower your payments, such as refinancing. For example, if you’re carrying a balance on multiple credit cards, you might be able to transfer the amounts you owe onto a single card with a more favorable interest rate.
Here’s another move to consider: Adjust your investment mix to possibly provide you with more income in retirement.
During your working years, you may have invested primarily for growth — after all, you could be retired for two or more decades, so you’ll need to draw on as many financial assets as possible. But once you’re retired, your investment focus may need to shift somewhat toward incomeproducing opportunities. Keep
in mind, though, that you’ll still need some growth potential to help keep ahead of inflation.
One final suggestion: Let your children know if you already have a strategy in place to meet the potentially high costs of long-term care, such as a nursing home stay. This burden is certainly something you won’t want your children to take on.
By informing your children about your financial picture, and how you’re trying to improve it, you can ease everyone’s
minds— so keep the lines of communication open.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
Edward Jones, its employees and 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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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 the day before! . Menu subject to change without notice!
JULY 3 - 4TH OF JULY PICNIC - Burgers and Brats, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Watermelon, Dessert
JULY 4- CLOSED FOR 4TH OF JULY
JULY 5 - Salad, Chicken Broccoli Casserole, Spaetzle, Fruit
JULY 6 - Salad, Pork Tenderloin, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert
JULY 7 - Salad, French Dip, Vegetables, Fruit
JULY 10 - Salad Bar, Tuna Melt, Potato Chips, Fruit
JULY 11 - Salad, Ham & Cheese Quiche, Hash Browns, Vegetables, Dessert
JULY 12 - Salad, Mac & Cheese, Chicken Sausage, Vegetables, Dessert
JULY 13 - Salad, Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit
JULY 14 - Salad, Chicken Strips, Oven Fries, Vegetables, Dessert
JULY 17 - Salad, Pot Roast with Vegetables, Biscuits, Fruit
JULY 18 - Salad, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Vegetables, Dessert
JULY 19 - BIRTHDAY LUNCH - Salad, Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Cake and Ice Cream
JULY 20 - Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert
JULY 21 - Salad, Hawaiian Meatballs, Rice, Vegetables, Fruit
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
102 East Main St., Manhattan, MT • (406) 284-6501
JULY 4 – Senior Center CLOSED * No Meals * Happy Independence Day!
JULY 5 – Cob Salad (hard boiled egg, blue cheese, bacon bits, ham, chicken), Cinnamon Roll
JULY 6 – Cucumber Salad, Baked Chicken Thighs, Roasted Acorn Squash, Cookie
JULY 11 – Fruit, American Sub (ham, turkey, beef, cheese, onion, tomato, lettuce, ranch), Baked Beans, Cake
JULY 12 – Senior Center CLOSED * No Meals *
JULY 13 – Pea & Ham Salad, Roasted Pork, Sauerkraut & Potatoes, Apple Dessert
JULY 18 – Chickpea Salad, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Potato Chips, Fruit
EXERCISE:
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:
PINOCHLE: 12:30 P.M. MONDAY 10:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY
UKULELE CLASS 10:45 A.M. TUESDAY
LET’S PLAY GAMES 12:45 P.M. TUESDAY SING ALONG 12:45 P.M. THURSDAY
NEEDLEAIRES: 9:30 A.M. FRIDAY
July 3, 2023: 4th of July Picnic on the 3rd
July 4, 2023: Closed
July 7, 2023: Fireside Book Club 1:00 p.m.
July 12, 2023: Hike the M: Call for more information.
July 14, 2023: Computer Class 12:45 p.m.
July 17-20, 2023: BSC Camping Trip
July 19, 2023: July Birthday Lunch/Blood Pressure Check 12:00 p.m.
July 27, 2023: Breakfast Club 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
July 29, 2023: Quilting Day; call for more information
Call the center for current information 406-388-4711 Check our website for updated information.
JULY 19 – Chicken Salad Stuffed Tomato On Bed Of Lettuce, Naan Bread, Brownie
JULY 20 – Green Salad, Beef Stroganoff, Roll with Butter, Cookie
JULY 25 – Broccoli Salad, Tuna Noodle Casserole (w/cream of mushroom), Strawberry Shortcake
JULY 26 – Fruit, BLT Sandwich, Pickled Beets, Jello
JULY 27 – BIRTHDAY DINNER - Green Salad, Swiss Cubed Steak (green peppers, tomatoes, onion), Mashed
Potatoes, Banana Cream Pie
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).
July 3 –Dessert Sponsored by Patriot’s Guards: Fruit Salad, Ribs, Loaded Potato Salad, Corn, Sundaes
July 4 – Closed in observance of Fourth of July
July 5 – Green Salad, Gnocchi with Pesto and Chicken, Vegetables, Bread Stick, Dessert
July 6 – Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Vegetables, Roll
July 7 – Fruit, Cobb Salad, Dinner Roll, Dessert
July 10 – Meatless Monday: Salad, Butter Paneer, Rice, Vegetables
July 11 – Fruit, Italian Sub, 3 Bean Salad, Dessert
July 12 – Salad, Shrimp and Chicken, Fried Rice, Vegetables, Egg Roll
July 13 – Salad, Tamale Pie, Street Corn, Dessert
July 14 – Salad, Grilled Ham and Cheese, Tomato Soup
July 17 – Salad, Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake, Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Dessert
July 18 – Fruit, Fish Tacos, Cabbage Slaw, Refried Beans
July 19 – Breakfast for lunch: Fruit Salad, Sausage, Egg, Cheese Bake, Biscuit, Dessert
July 20 – Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Roll Carrots
July 21 – Salad, Beef Ravioli, Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Dessert
July 24 – Fruit, Chicken and Waffles, Coleslaw
July 25 – Salad, Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Dessert
July 26 – Fruit, Pork Steam Buns, Cucumber Salad
July 27 – Salad, Chicken Fajitas, Beans and Rice, Pico
July 28 – Salad, Beef Lasagna, Vegetables, Bread Stick
July 31 – Salad, Chicken Chili, Corn Spoon Bread
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.
July 5 – Green Salad, Pot Roast, Pot Roast Vegetables, Biscuit, Cake
July 7 – Green Salad, Grilled Ham and Cheese, Tater Tots, Mixed Vegetables, Brownie
July 12 – Green Salad, Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cake
July 14 – Green Salad, Burger or Hot Dog, French Fries, Baked Beans, Brownie
July 19 – Green Salad, Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Toast
July 21 – Green Salad, Lasagna, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Toast, Brownie
July 26 – Green Salad, Chicken Tenders, French Fries, Mixed Vegetables, Cake
July 28 – Green Salad, Chicken Fajitas, Brownie
• The Board meeting is held on the third Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
• Bozeman Senior Center’s Second Hand Rose is open Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Accepting donations to Second Hand Rose on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 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!
Judy Morrill, Travel Coordinator • 1 (406) 586-2421
Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 to noon.
1-406-586-2421
Summer is here, and we have great news for you. We will be having day trips this summer. So go to the travel kiosk at the Bozeman Senior Center front desk and pick up a flier about each day trip to read all about them. Then, be sure your Senior Center membership is paid for this year, sign up at the front desk for each trip you want and pay for your trip at the time you sign up for it. Names put on the list without payment will be taken off. The below day trips will take place in August.
This will be a fun day for all. Motorcoach to Butte and enjoy the trolley ride around the historic mining districts of Butte. This is an informative way to enjoy seeing Butte. After the trolley ride, it’s on to lunch at the Montana Club (lunch not included in the cost of the trip). After lunch, enjoy a very fun ride up to the top of the mountain to visit The Lady of the Rockies up close. Enjoy the incredible views overlooking Butte. Return to Bozeman by about 6:30 p.m.
HELENA DAY TRIP - THURSDAY, AUG. 24
Travel to Helena for another fun day via motorcoach.. The first stop will be next to the Capitol where we board the Last Chance Tour train to take us around the historic district of Helena, learning all about the early days in Helena and the men and women who made their fortunes there. After the tour we will go to Last Chance Gulch where you will have time on your own to browse, shop, and get some lunch on your own. Then it is off to the Gates of the Mountains for a wonderful boat ride through this beautiful area, with a very informative narrative along the way. Guests should be back to Bozeman about 6:30 p.m.
Get signed up right away for both of these trips as they fill up fast.
MAJOR TRIPS AVAILABLE TO YOU:
Pick up the brochures from the travel kiosk in the Senior Center lobby. These brochures are for trips that are still available. Fill out the registration forms with your deposit and get them back to Judy. Our trips are filling very fast, so plan now for 2024.
TRIPS AVAILABLE FOR YOU FOR 2024:
Washington, D.C. • New York City • Paris / Normandy Seine River Cruise Slide Presentation: Wednesday, Aug. 30, 11:00 a.m. Trip to New York City in July, 2024. See you there. Pick up the brochure from the travel kiosk.
July 4 – CLOSED in observance of the Fourth of July
July 5 – Green Salad, Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Corn
July 6 – Apple Sauce, Pork Roast, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans
July 11 – Pea Salad, Sweet and Sour Pork, Rice, Broccoli
July 12 – Green Salad, Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut, Baked Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables
July 13 – Green Salad, Tuna Casserole, Peas
July 18 – Green Salad, Sloppy Joe, Tater Tots, Pickled Beets
July 19 – Green Salad, Ham, Seasoned Potatoes, Pineapple, Corn
July 20 – Green Salad, Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Cauliflower
July 25 – Green Salad, Goulash, Glazed Carrots, Garlic Bread
July 26 – Coleslaw, Cod, Baked Potato, Corn
July 27 – Green Salad, Roast Beef, Potatoes, Carrots
WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
(must be a member to attend)
MONDAY: 9:30 a.m. Wood Carvers, 1:00 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, 1:00 p.m. Hand & Foot Canasta
TUESDAY: 1:00 p.m. Bingo, 1:00 p.m. Cribbage, 2:30 p.m. Rummikub
WEDNESDAY: 9:30 a.m. Watercolor, 12:30 Ukulele, 12:45 Rubber Bridge, 1:00 Mah Jongg, and Pinochle
THURSDAY: 11:00 a.m. Scrabble, 1:00 Bingo, 1:00 Pinochle, 2:30 Rummikub
FRIDAY: 12:45 p.m. Rubber Bridge, 1:00 Find a Friend Circle, 1:00 Vets,
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SPECIAL EVENTS;
Events are in the planning stage. Please read your newsletter to see the exciting things happening in July
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 and 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.
(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.