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JUNE
2022
OLD GUY PARKING CORAL BELLS (HEUCHERA) STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION
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“That
Guy” By Will Barrett - PRIME EDITOR
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eff Kaufman wants to be that guy. He wants to lift others up, and silently observe with pride when they succeed. He says his parents, mentors, coaches and old bosses helped him greatly along the way, and the only chance he has to repay them is to help others the best he can. Through his and his wife Susan’s foundation, Kaufman can do exactly that. Together they run the Full Circle Foundation, which helps first generation college students in rural communities pay for tuition, and in building this relationship they receive two wonderful mentors as well to help them throughout their schooling. Kaufman too grew up in a small rural community, on the Fort Peck Reservation with his parents, two natural sisters, and three Native American siblings his family took in. At any time there were up to 22 Native American kids living with them, if only for a short time. The house was always filled with kids, Kaufman says, but it
never felt crowded. His mother stayed at home and cooked for those at the American Legion on the weekends, his father, a WWII veteran, was a plumber. Kaufman learned a lot from his father, and what he couldn’t get out of him he got from the ranchers who he worked for growing up. He graduated from Poplar High School in eastern Montana in a small class of only 52 students. In 1969 he became the first of his family to graduate college, from Dickinson State University. After graduation Kaufman was a high school wrestling coach before landing a job in 1973 with Allstate Insurance in Butte, MT. He would go on to work there for the next 35 years, spanning 19 different job assignments and 14 physical relocations that he and his family navigated. After retiring in 2008, Kaufman and his wife Susan dove head first into running their passion project, the Full Circle Foundation. According to their website, they “provide scholarships to students from rural cities of less than 3,000 people, in eight states.” The couple helps these students from start to finish, and are great resources for them beyond financial support. In total they’ve helped 10 young people be the first in their families to earn a degree. Kaufman and his wife are the only employees for the foundation, which means on average 98% of donations go directly to scholarship funds.
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“There’s nothing I like more than to watch somebody else succeed.”
To give back to the community further, and to spread awareness about his foundation, Kaufman gives about 10 to 12 presentations a year on leadership, personal choice, and bridging. Bridging is a term Kaufman uses for bringing people together, and bridging generational gaps in the workplace. “I don’t think I fix anything; I just try to create an open awareness of it. I try to make it a safe conversation,” he explains. Not only to raise awareness for his foundation, he creates these presentations to try and lift people up; to create better employees, better bosses, better customers and better people. He himself is a work in progress, “I can’t see myself not under construction with learning stuff and meeting people and helping and engaging and trying to be relevant.” Kaufman doesn’t charge anything to put on these presentations, he only hopes they’ll inspire people to donate to the foundation. Over the years he has accumulated over 50 mentees
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who he keeps in touch with from these presentations and from his work for the foundation, they range in age from 19 to 65 and come from all walks of life. Kaufman enjoys learning from others, and embraces the age difference between himself and those he mentors and presents for, “I feel physically older. But I feel blessed to be engaged with so many things and people.” He does this work because he feels he owes those who taught him. His parents, coaches, old bosses and old mentors, they gave him lifelong lessons that he feels need to be shared, “The only way I can pay them back is to give other people stuff.” When he retired Kaufman had one thing in mind, to give back to the community. It sure seems he’s found his own unique way of doing so. “There’s nothing I like more than to watch somebody else succeed,” says Kaufman, “It’s all just trying to make us better people
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Learn more about Parkinson’s disease W
hen a famous individual announces a Parkinson’s diagnosis, like singer-songwriter Neil Diamond did in 2018, there’s an immediate uptick in interest in the disease. That can be turned into a positive, but it’s important that people recognize how Parkinson’s affects individuals every day, regardless of their social status. What is Parkinson’s disease? Parkinson’s disease, also called PD, is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately dopamine-producing (dopaminergic) neurons in a specific area of the brain known as the substantia nigra, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Those neurons weaken and die over time. In the simplest of terms, PD is a nervous system disorder that eventually affects movement and sometimes behavior. The Mayo Clinic
says symptoms tend to start off minor and are often barely noticeable. PD builds progressively, and eventually may affect more than just movement - causing mental and behavioral changes as well. Who does PD affect? The National Institute on Aging says that anyone can develop PD, but the disease affects about 50 percent more men than women. Most people develop symptoms around age 60, making age a risk factor for PD. However, roughly 5 to 10 percent of individuals with PD have “early-onset,” which begins before the age of 50. Harvard Medical School also says that there may be environmental causes behind PD. Studies have shown a correlation between exposure to chemicals used in pesticides and herbicides, as well as metals and
A Note from the Editor: Prime Magazine is looking for a new contributor for our, “Womens Perspective on Aging Column.” The ideal candidate has a lust for life, a bit of wit, and is eager to share their stories with the community. No writing background is required; however, any experience is a plus. If you or anyone you know is interested, email wbarrett@dailychronicle.com, or call 406-582-2688.
That Guy.................................................................2 All In The Family...................................................4 Old Guy Parking....................................................6 Market Decline Offers Buying Opportunities......8 Coral Bells (Heuchera).......................................10 How To Stay Mentally Sharp After Retirement.. 12 Meal service in senior centers.............................14 Bozeman Senior Center Recreation...................16
organic pollutants, and development of Parkinson’s. Repeated blows to the head can increase the risk of developing PD as well. Symptoms of the disease Symptoms tend to develop gradually before progressing. Many people can live comfortably with PD for some time before it affects their daily lives. Common symptoms of PD include:
symptoms may occur: · Slurred or soft speech · Trouble chewing and swallowing · Memory loss · Emotional changes · Decreased ability to smell · Restless legs · Urinary problems
· Shaking or tremor
· Sleep disruptions
· Rigid muscles
Diagnosing PD
· Difficulty walking · Bradykinesia (slowness of movements) · Lack of facial movement · Poor posture · Unsteady balance As the disease progresses, these
There are no medical tests to definitively detect the disease. Doctors use a series of markers to determine if PD may be present. The National Institute on Aging says diagnosis is usually based on gait issues, reduced swinging of the arms, lack of facial expression, and tremors, among others.
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ALL IN THE FAMILY The return to a multi-generational home By Nancy Ruby
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ately, I’ve been noticing a similar response from people when I share that I am now living with my daughter, her husband, and my new grandson. The familiar response is “I wish my mom could live with me.” The question I ask you now is how did we get so far away from the multi-generational household?
Are we so triggered by unresolved family issues that we, as a society, decided that living with our parents was a no-no? A conflict? A lack of independence? THE NUCLEAR FAMILY Since the “nuclear family” developed between 1950 and 1965 (a married couple and their children) the family structure we’ve held up as the cultural
ideal for the past half century has been a catastrophe for many. It’s time to figure out better ways to live together. David Brooks wrote for the Atlantic in March 2020: “People who grow up in a nuclear family tend to have a more individualistic mind-set than people who grow up in a multigenerational extended clan.
People with an individualistic mind-set tend to be less willing to sacrifice self for the sake of the family, and the result is more family disruption. People who grow up in disrupted families have more trouble getting the education they need to have prosperous careers. People who don’t have prosperous careers have trouble building stable families, because of financial
PRIME JUNE 2022 / 5 challenges and other stressors. The children in those families become more isolated and more traumatized.” “If you want to summarize the changes in family structure over the past century, the truest thing to say is this: We’ve made life freer for individuals and more unstable for families. We’ve made life better for adults but worse for children. We’ve moved from big, interconnected, and extended families, to smaller, detached nuclear families. Children are more often raised so that at adolescence they can fly from the nest, become independent, and seek partners of their own. We take it as the norm, even though this wasn’t the way most humans lived during the tens of thousands of years before 1950.” EXTENDED FAMILIES Did you know that the most common type of family worldwide is the extended family which includes at least three generations: grandparents, married offspring, and grandchildren? My daughter and I are determined to be living examples of this more supportive household model. The saying goes “It takes a Village to raise a child” and our hope is that the way of “the village” returns. Extended families have two great strengths. The first is resilience. An extended family is one or more families in a supporting web. Your spouse and children come first, but there are also cousins, in-laws, grandparents—a complex web of relationships among several people. If a mother dies, siblings, uncles, aunts, and grandparents are there to step in. If a relationship
between a parent and a child ruptures, others can fill the breach. Extended families have more people to share the unexpected burdens. A detached nuclear family, by contrast, is an intense set of relationships among fewer people (average 4.2). If one relationship breaks, there are no shock absorbers. In a nuclear family, the end of the marriage means the end of the family as it was previously understood. The second great strength of extended families is their socializing force. Multiple adults teach children right from wrong, how to behave toward others, and how to be kind. Multiple children gain the benefit of siblings even as an only child. SENIOR LIVING In 1850, roughly 75 percent of Americans older than 65 lived with their kids and grandkids. In 1980, only 12 percent of Americans lived in multigenerational households. But the financial crisis of 2008 prompted a sharp rise in multigenerational homes. Today 20 percent of Americans—64 million people— live with an extended family. This doesn’t count the large share of seniors who are moving to be close to their grandkids but not into the same household. I know this story all too well. I pay rent at my California residence with my daughter to the homeowner who left to be with his son in Arizona. I rented my Montana home so that a young father could relocate from Portland to be with his son. Many of my friends in their 60’s and 70’s are uprooting their lives to follow their children to be a part
of their grandchild’s upbringing. Are you one of them? ALL TOGETHER NOW The prioritization of family is beginning to make a comeback. The return of multigenerational living arrangements is already changing the built landscape. A 2016 survey by a real-estate consulting firm found that 44 percent of home buyers were looking for a home that would accommodate their elderly parents, and 42 percent wanted one that would accommodate their returning adult children. Home builders have responded by putting up houses that are seen as “two homes under one roof.” These houses are carefully built so that family members can spend time together while also preserving their privacy. The “in-law suite,” the place for aging parents, as well at the “millennial suite” for boomerang adult children, has its own entrance, kitchenette, and dining area. This speaks to a common realization: Family members of different generations need to do more to support one another. Now having experienced six months of three-generational living. I can vouch for the importance of a little distance
between. My own small studio is a haven to which I can retreat while giving my daughter and her family the privacy they need and deserve. This helps to keep the peace, inside and out. In the worlds of Kahlil Gibran: “Let there be spaces in your togetherness and let the winds of the heavens dance between you…. Stand together, yet not too near together: For the pillars of the temple stand apart, and the oak tree and the cypress grow not in each other’s shadow.” The shared desire to live in extended and forged families are a common theme in my conversations these days. This shift in living dynamics is both new and ancient at the same time. This is a significant opportunity, a chance to thicken and broaden family relationships, a chance to allow more adults and children to live and grow under the loving gaze of a dozen pairs of eyes, and be caught, when they fall, by a dozen pairs of arms. For decades we have been eating at smaller and smaller tables, with fewer and fewer kin. It’s time to find ways to bring back the big tables again.
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Old Guy Parking By Jim Drummond O
ne of the fellows strode into the old guy waterhole this week pulling a wheeled airline carry-on bag. The small suitcase was bright purple and noticeably frayed around the edges. It had a large sticker on the side that said, “Old Guys Rule.” As our friend struggled toward the table, the squeaking wheels on the luggage made a
clicking noise at each seam in the linoleum. When the fellow finally arrived he was wheezing and had a sheen of sweat on his brow. Before sitting down, he rolled the bag to a spot right behind his seat. As he sat, the gent scanned the raised eyebrows of everyone around the table, then asked, “What?” Somebody finally questioned,
“What’s in the suitcase?”
the waterhole.”
The fellow responded, “Nothing.”
Somebody at the end of the table asked, “If it’s empty, why did you need to bring it?”
Someone else fired back, “Seriously? You came in here pulling a travel bag. It can’t be empty! What’s in your luggage?” The bag master responded, “It really is empty. If it had anything in it, it would be harder to pull to
The first fellow responded, “It’s almost impossible to find a place to park near the waterhole any longer. I finally decided to drive my pickup to the front of one of the new hotels, step out, and pull an empty carry-on out
PRIME JUNE 2022 / 7 Jim Drummond is a retired banker and Bozeman native.
behind me. I discovered that a nice young fellow in a red vest will run up to take my keys, wish me an enjoyable stay, then drive my pickup to one of the parking spots that I used to use, and that the hotel now owns. Then I drag my empty luggage to the waterhole. When I leave the waterhole, I pull the suitcase back to the front of the hotel. The same nice young fellow in the red vest drives up in my pickup, gets out, loads up my bag, and asks me if I had a nice visit. I give him a couple of bucks and tell him that I had a good time at the waterhole. I don’t have to worry about parking any more.” Somebody else commented, “I can’t find parking either. I considered using the hotel valet, but I don’t want to give him a tip. I learned that my best use of the clock is to circle around the waterhole and wait for a parking spot to open. If I keep making bigger and bigger loops I eventually find a place to pull in. I just have to allocate sufficient time to keep circling until someone vacates a spot.” Another fellow asked,”When you spend hours going round and round waiting for parking don’t you get hungry, or have to use a restroom?” The first gent responded, “I’ve
found it best to top off my gas tank before heading to the waterhole. Then I pack along a few sandwiches, a thermos of coffee, and keep an empty Gatorade bottle in the cab. That usually tides me over until a parking spot opens up.” A fellow down the table commented, “I always prepare for a significant time commitment while looking for parking. Last year I bought a couple of CD’s to learn a new language. I listen to the CD’s while I’m on the lookout for an empty parking space. I’ve almost mastered conversational Norwegian, and plan to begin the Portuguese CD if waterhole parking remains tight.” Someone else weighed in, “Parking is getting so short that I’m thinking about moving to a new town. I’ve been online looking at waterholes in small communities that don’t have a parking problem. The burgs that seem most interesting have abundant parking spaces, and the waterholes are affordable. My biggest concern about moving away is that I would lose all my friends.”
and hop out when he passed by the waterhole. It took us quite awhile with all the mailbox stops, but when we finally arrived I
concluded that riding shotgun for the mailman is still much faster than searching for a place to park.”
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Market decline offers buying opportunities T
he financial markets have gotten off to a rocky start this year. What’s caused this volatility? And does it present opportunities for patient investors? First of all, several factors are behind the market volatility, including the war in Ukraine, higher inflation, rising interest rates and the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, while these factors may be specific to the recent market decline, volatility itself is a common feature of
the investment environment. In fact, history shows that corrections of 10% or more happen about every year, and declines of 15% or more have happened every other year, on average. Furthermore, while 2022 has thus far been challenging for investors, it was preceded by a long period of strong markets, with the S&P 500 averaging more than a 20% return over the past three years. Knowing the typical frequency of market volatility and reviewing the results of the past few years may make the current situation seem less
shocking. But you don’t have to simply “ride out” the downturn – because a down market may give you the opportunity to buy more investment shares at good prices. Specifically, you can expand your holdings in companies that have good growth prospects due to strong management and products or services that provide sustainable competitive advantages. And this type of opportunity is important, because one of the keys to building wealth is to increase the number of shares you own in your various investments and hold them
for the long term. While the market will always fluctuate, the long-term trend has been positive, particularly for welldiversified portfolios built with quality investments. Of course, while it is a good idea to boost your share ownership at favorable prices, you still want to be strategic about it, rather than just buying whatever seems to be the biggest bargain. In reviewing your existing portfolio, can you identify any gaps that could be filled with new investments? Are there opportunities to further diversify your holdings? By
PRIME JUNE 2022 / 9 Nathan M. Kirby Edward Jones Financial Advisor
owning different types of stocks, bonds, government securities and other investments, you can help reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification can’t guarantee profits or prevent losses in declining markets.) Or, if your portfolio has become “unbalanced” in some way, you could also use this time to rebalance it back to its original long-term targets. You might also consider setting up a systematic investing program in which you invest the same amounts in the same investments on a regular basis, such as monthly. When prices go down, you’ll automatically buy more shares, and when prices rise, you’ll buy fewer shares. (However, systematic investing does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss and you’ll need to be willing to keep investing when share prices are declining.)
Before this year, average annual returns have been solid for about a decade, which makes it somewhat easy to forget about normal market volatility and may have led to overly optimistic performance expectations. So, it would not be surprising if your initial reaction to the current downturn is one of concern. But by viewing the current investment environment as a chance to add quality investments at attractive prices, you can help yourself develop a behavior that can serve you well throughout your life as an investor.
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CORAL BELLS (Heuchera) By Jan Cashman
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ant a small perennial whose flowers attract bees, hummingbirds, and butterflies? Plant coral bells, whose scientific name is heuchera! Coral bells are perennial flowers with attractive foliage whose leaves come in many colors. They have small bell-shaped flowers. The strong stems of the flowers stand up above the plant; the plants’ bright pink or red
flowers last well as cut flowers in bouquets. Cut back spent flower stalks to encourage rebloom. I have heucheras planted in my perennial shade garden more for their colorful leaves whose colors range from golden yellow and lime green to dark burgundy to silvery colors than for their flowers.
fall, you should transplant them into the ground because, left in planters, they may winter-kill. The roots that are above ground in planters may get too cold.
Because of their colorful leaves and compact size, heuchera also work well in planters as long as they have good drainage. In the
Coral bells are an easy perennial plant to grow. They are tolerant of a wide range of soils, heat, and drought conditions. During
Planting and caring for coral bells:
Jan Cashman
has operated Cashman Nursery in Bozeman with her husband, Jerry, since 1975.
a mild winter with good snow cover, the leaves of coral bells might stay evergreen. But trim any tattered, damaged foliage off in the spring.
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with other shade-loving plants such as bleeding heart, ferns, and hostas. A few heuchera favorites: • Lime Marmalade - ruffly lime green leaves.
3) As with most perennial flowers, they prefer to be kept evenly moist but will tolerate some dryness. Do not plant them in a spot that will be soggy and wet over the winter months.
Plant heucheras in groups of three or five. I like to plant colors of heucheras that contrast, like Marmalade and Palace Purple, near each other. Heucheras look good combined
• Purple Palace - Mahogany purple foliage with white flowers • Ruby Bells - Grown for its abundance of red-pink flowers, green leaves with dark green veins • Snow Angel - Green and white variegated leaves. • Pink Fizz-Soft green leaves with purple veins, light pink flowers • Obsidian - Vigorous plant. Dark, almost black leaves. Creamy white flowers.
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2) They like rich, well-drained soil but also tolerate rocky or clay soils.
4) In early spring, I fertilize the base of each plant with a small amount of slow-release granular fertilizer. For planters planted with coral bells, I fertilize with water soluble fertilizer such as Miracle Gro Bloom Booster every 2 weeks all season.
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1) Coral bells do best here when planted in a shady or semi-shady spot. Varieties with lightercolored leaves need more shade to protect them from sun-scorch.
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How to stay mentally sharp after retirement I
f asked to describe how they envision retirement, many professionals might reference travel, time spent with grandchildren and various recreational pursuits. Few, if any, would mention cognitive decline. However, cognitive decline poses a significant threat to aging men and women, especially during retirement. Researchers have long since recognized that certain cognitive abilities begin to decline with advanced age, even among elderly individuals who are healthy. However, despite that decline, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that dementias like Alzheimer’s disease are not an inevitable part of aging. In fact, the CDC estimates that as many as 40 percent of dementia cases may
be prevented or delayed. In addition, the CDC reports that it’s not uncommon for routine memory, skills and knowledge to stabilize or even improve as the brain ages. That’s good news for retirees who want to spend their postwork life pursuing their passions and hobbies. Individuals also can embrace some strategies to stay mentally sharp in retirement. · Consider delaying retirement. Even if early retirement is a dream, it might be better to work a little longer than you had planned. A 2021 study published in the journal SSM - Population Health found that postponed retirement is beneficial to cognitive function for all genders, races/ethnicities, educational levels, and professional status. The study reported that
individuals who waited until age 67 to retire experienced less cognitive decline than those who retired prior to turning 67. · Make exercise part of your retirement routine. A lack of structure may seem enticing to individuals who have spent decades working. However, many retirees find that little structure loses it appeal quickly after calling it quits. When creating a new routine in retirement, include regular exercise. According to the Mayo Clinic, studies indicate that people who are physically active are less likely to experience a decline in their mental function. So daily exercise not only gives retirees something to do, but also benefits their brains. · Enroll in an adult education course. A 2014 study published
in the journal JAMA Neurology examined the association between lifetime intellectual enrichment and cognitive decline in the older population. The study’s authors found that higher levels of late-life cognitive activity were associated with higher levels of cognition. The study’s authors concluded that lifetime intellectual enrichment might delay the onset of cognitive impairment. Retirees can look into adult learning programs at local colleges and universities to see if anything piques their interest. Retirement can be everything professionals hope it will be, especially for those who make a concerted effort to maintain optimal cognitive function after they call it a career.
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Structural Integration: A method to move more easily Written by Bobby Ibarrra I found SI (Structural Integration) at a very transitional stage in my life, as it seems many people come to find it. I had been working in restaurants for years, and was suffering from neck and low back pain. Additionally, I seemed to be hurting myself everytime I did anything active—something that was very frustrating to a former ski bum and river runner who spent the majority of his twenties using his body in a demanding way. As I began an SI series, I immediately became aware of the fact that my head was so far forward that it might as well have been coming out of my chest! As I found awareness through the work, I began to move effortlessly and to feel at home in my body. I felt empowered to be my own authority. After only four sessions, I knew that I wanted to share
this work with others.
instead of working solely with symptoms.
How does it work? As we live our lives, we bump our heads, fall off bikes, and sustain all kinds of big and small injuries. Our bodies adapt and compensate for these injuries. Eventually these compensations begin to develop lessthan-optimal postural and movement patterns that become ingrained in our bodies. That’s where Structural Integration comes in. It is a holistic type of bodywork that uses both manual therapy and movement education to help clients move with greater ease and feel more comfortable in their bodies.
Structural Integration takes advantage of our body’s incredible ability to adapt, specifically to changes in the fascial system (our connective tissue). By using a systematic approach, SI uses slow, gentle pressure to release the tension and stress that we hold in our bodies. Each session builds upon the last and the work begins to have a compounding effect. By releasing the tension and stress held throughout the body, SI brings the human structure into alignment with gravity. Who benefits from this work?
As opposed to many corrective therapies, Structural integration works systematically throughout the entire body to bring clients into alignment,
Structural Integration is tailored to the client on the table. From retirees looking to rediscover their moxy, to athletes who want to play painfree again, or those who spend the majority of their lives sitting, Structural
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Manhattan Senior Center MENU 102 East Main St., Manhattan, MT • 284-6501
JUNE 1 – Coleslaw, Clam Chowder Soup, Cheese Sandwich, Fruit JUNE 2 – Green Salad, Chicken Alfredo/Noodles, Garlic Bread, Vegetables, Dessert Bar JUNE 7 – Green Salad, Philly Cheese Steak Casserole, Vegetables, Fruit JUNE 8 –Fruit, Lasagna Soup, Biscuit, Vegetables, Cookie JUNE 9 – Jell-O with Fruit, Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetable, Pie JUNE 14 – Green Salad, Chicken Enchilada, Spanish Rice, Vegetables, Fruit JUNE 15 – Fruit, Vegetable, Beef, Barley Soup, Roast Beef Sandwich, Dill Pickle, Pudding
West Yellowstone Senior Center MENU JUNE 1 – Green Salad, Tuna Casserole, Mixed Vegetables, Biscuit, Cake JUNE 3 – Green Salad, Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Brownie JUNE 8 – Green Salad, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Cake JUNE 10 – Green Salad, Chicken Ala King, Egg Noodles, Brownie JUNE 15 – Green Salad, Chili Mac N Cheese, Mixed Vegetables, Cake JUNE 17 – Green Salad, Baked Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Brownie JUNE 22 – Green Salad, Hamburger or Hot Dog, Tater Tots, Mach and Cheese, Cake JUNE 24 – Green Salad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Brownie JUNE 29 – Green Salad, Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Tater Tots, Cake
JUNE 16 – Green Salad, BLT Sandwich, Baked Beans, Vegetables, Cake JUNE 21 – Green Salad, Beef Stroganoff, Noodle, Vegetables, Peach Cobbler JUNE 22 – Fruit, Split Pea Soup, Ham Sandwich, Cookie JUNE 23 – Green Salad, Chicken Teriyaki, Fried Rice with Peas & Carrots, Dessert JUNE 28 – Jell-O, Pork and Sauerkraut, Dinner Roll, Dessert JUNE 29 – 3 Bean Salad, Baked Potato Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwich, Fruit JUNE 30 – Green Salad, Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetables, Birthday Cake
Three Forks Senior Center MENU 19 East Cedar St., Three Forks, MT • 285-3235 • Director: Jean Farnam • 570-0800 JUNE 1 – Green Salad, Taco, Tater Tots, Jell-O JUNE 2 – Green Salad, Lasagna, Corn JUNE 7 –Pea Salad, Tater Tot Casserole, Pickled Beets JUNE 8 – Applesauce, Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans JUNE 9 – Green Salad, Ham and Salami Pasta, Broccoli, Fruit JUNE 14 – Soup and Salad, Tuna Sandwich, Chips JUNE 15 – Green Salad, Chili Dog, Macaroni Salad, Jell-O with Fruit JUNE 16 –Father’s Day Lunch: Green Salad, Roast Beef, Potatoes, Carrots
JUNE 21 – Coleslaw, Cod, Baked Potato, Cauliflower JUNE 22 – Green Salad, Hamburger, Baked Beans, French Fries JUNE 23 –Green Salad, Ham, Potato Salad, Cream Peas, Sliced Apple JUNE 28 – Green Salad, Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Corn JUNE 29 –Italian Salad, Chicken-n-Dumplings, Corn JUNE 30 –Green Salad, Sloppy Joe, Cucumbers, Chips, Jell-O
MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOOD
PRIME JUNE 2022 / 15
Bozeman MENU
807 North Tracy • (406) 586-2421 • www.bozemanseniorcenter.org Shannon Bondy, shannon@bozemanseniorcenter.org (Executive Director) Kristi Wetsch, krisi@bozemanseniorcenter.org (Director Program & Marketing)
• The Board meeting is held on the third Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. • The Bozeman Senior Center will be closed May 30th in recognition of Memorial Day • Bozeman Senior Center’s Second Hand Rose is open on Monday - Friday 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. • The Book Store is open Monday – Friday 9:00a.m.– 3:00p.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!
This menu is subject to change due to the availability of food. Call us at 586-2421 by 3:00p.m. the day before you want your meal. The cost of the meal is a suggested donation of $5.00 for people 60 and over and $7.00 for people under 60 (this is not a suggestion donation).
JUNE 1 –Green Salad, Meatballs with Red Sauce, Pasta, Mixed Vegetables JUNE 2 – Coleslaw, Chili, Cornbread, Squash JUNE 3 – Green Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Mixed Vegetables, Roll JUNE 6 – Applesauce, Country Fried Steak, Mixed Vegetables, Roll JUNE 7 – Green Salad, Salmon, Rice, Carrots JUNE 8 – 3 Bean Salad, Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Broccoli JUNE 9 – Green Salad, Sesame Chicken, Rice, Mixed Vegetables JUNE 10 – Mixed Fruit Salad, Frito Pie Casserole, Refried Beans, Mixed Vegetables JUNE 13 – Broccoli Salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Pasta with Sauce, Mixed Vegetables, JUNE 14 – Mixed Fruit Salad, Cod with Lemon & Dill Sauce, Rice, Broccoli JUNE 15 – Potato Salad, Chicken Tenders, Potatoes and Gravy, Mixed Vegetables JUNE 16 – Father’s Day Lunch: Green Salad, Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Mixed Vegetables JUNE 17 – Applesauce, Beef Stew, Rice, Carrots JUNE 20 – Mixed Fruit Salad, Country Fried Steak, Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables JUNE 21 – First Day of Summer Lunch Sponsored by Roger L. Daniel Insurance: Green Salad, Summer Kabobs, Roll, Mixed Vegetables JUNE 22 – Green Salad, Orange Chicken, Rice, Mixed Vegetables JUNE 23 – Applesauce, Beefy Marinara with Pasta, Broccoli JUNE 24 – Green Salad, Baked Chicken, Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables JUNE 27 – Applesauce, lasagna, Garlic Bread, Mixed Vegetables JUNE 28 – Broccoli Salad, Pork Fried Rice, Mixed Vegetables JUNE 29 – Green Salad, chicken Alfredo, Pasta, Broccoli JUNE 30 – Coleslaw, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Rice, Squash
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.
Travel with the Bozeman Senior Center
BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER TRAVEL DEPARTMENT
Judy Morrill, Travel Coordinator • 14judymorrill@gmail. com • 1 406 586 2421 Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 to 12:00 noon.
Our travel program is doing well. We look forward to traveling with you, too. Please stop by the Bozeman Senior Center Travel counter and pick up a brochure for any trip you would like to do. The registration forms are there as well so just fill out the registration form and leave it at the Senior Center front desk. Judy will process your registration and get you on the trips. Travel is open to current Bozeman Senior Center members.
THE FOLLOWING FUN TRIPS HAVE OPENINGS: SPECTACULAR SCANDINAVIA: JULY 14 - 27, 2022 Fly to Copenhagen, Denmark to begin a trip of a lifetime. Motorcoach through Denmark, Sweden and Norway, with an extension to Iceland also available. So much to see and enjoy. Pick up a brochure and read all about this wonderful trip. Final payments are due by May 1st, 2022. ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA: SEPT. 30 - OCT. 5, 2022 You will fly from Bozeman to Albuquerque to begin this fun trip. The highlight will be viewing hundreds of hot air balloons in the air creating an evening spectacular event. Also travel to Santa Fe for more sightseeing. Get your registrations in by March 20th to hold your space on this great trip. COMING IN 2023: • Japan in the Springtime: March, 2023 • Explore Ireland, a new exploratory trip with only 24 passengers September, 2023 Travel with the Bozeman Senior Center is open to Bozeman Senior Center members. Membership dues are $20.00 per person, per calendar year. Come travel with us.
16 / JUNE 2022 PRIME
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 TRAINING WITH VICKI (Mon, Wed - 8:30 am)
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 (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.) 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 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 cardio-respiratory strength and endurance. BEGINNERS LINE DANCING (Tues., Thurs. 10:00 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 LINE DANCING (Tues., Thurs., Fri.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 LINE DANCING (Fri.- 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.) More complex and challenging
dances will be taught and danced. Experienced dancers are invited to participate in this class. ENLIGHTENMENT TAI CHI FORM WITH VALERIE WATSON (Thurs, - 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.
