Ruckus June 2023

Bozeman and surrounding cities offer a wide array of farmers’ markets this summer

By Jennifer Verzuh

Montana is known for its summers. Residents and tourists alike thrive during the season, enjoying unique camping, hiking, kayaking and fishing opportunities across the state. It’s also officially farmers’ market season. Although the Bozeman Winter Farmers’ Market provides the community with the chance to purchase goods from local food sellers and artisans from the fall through spring, it’s not until June

when outdoor markets officially open featuring a wide array of vendors selling everything from baked goods and clothing to local vegetables. Here’s where you can seek out area produce, meat, arts and crafts and more in and around the Gallatin Valley,

often directly from the grower or artist themselves:

LIVINGSTON FARMERS’ MARKET

Dates: Wednesdays June 7September 13

Hours: 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Miles Park Bandshell, Livingston, MT

A half-hour drive from Bozeman, the town of Livingston kicks off summer markets in early June and promises to run weekly “rain or shine.” Their outdoor market along the Yellowstone River has attracted “nearly 1 out of 10 Livinston community members” as well as visitors, according to the Western Sustainability Exchange’s (WSE) website. Last year, they were voted as the top market in

the state in American Farmland Trust’s America’s Farmers Market Celebration.

Manhattan Farmers Market

Dates: Wednesdays, June 14September 13

Hours: 4 to 7 p.m.

Location: Railroad Park, Manhattan, MT

This evening market in the town of Manhattan has transformed over the years into a “really cool meeting space for the community,” one of the market’s managers

Photos courtesy of Gallatin Valley Farmers'Market

Becky Clements of Gallatin Conservation District said. Outside of the products from local small business owners, farmers and ranchers that can be purchased here, there are live music, activities for kids and food trucks.

“We’ve worked really hard to try and find ways to get people there and [to] hang out and spend some time [here],” she said. “We really love our time at the market over the summer and sour vendors seem to enjoy it.”

The organization also seeks to make sure that these local foods are available to everyone with a senior nutrition program that offers coupons at the market, and (new this year) by accepting SNAP as payment.

GALLATIN VALLEY FARMERS’ MARKET

Dates: Saturdays June 17 to September 9

Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Location:

Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Bozeman, MT

Location: Haynes Pavilion, Gallatin County Fairgrounds, Bozeman, MT This long-running market is a project of the nonprofit Career Transition, Inc., and features 150 vendors.

The organization seeks to provide home-based businesses with an opportunity to display and sell their goods to the community.

“We really like to support new businesses,” market manager Sarah Friedrich said. “We offer a space for them to do that [here], and that’s where our market stands apart from others.”

BOZEMAN FARMERS MARKET

Dates: Tuesdays, June 20September 12

Hours: 5 to 8 p.m.

Location: Lindley Park, Bozeman, MT

This long-standing community

market run by the organization

Friends of the Park is a staple of Bozeman summers. The Market fills up Lindley Park with families, college students and more every Tuesday night as they browse the many stalls, listen to live music and enjoy a crepe or noodle bowl for dinner.

BELGRADE COMMUNITY MARKET

Dates: July 6 - August 17

Hours: 4 to 7 p.m.

Location: Belgrade Senior Center, Belgrade, MT

In its sixth year, the Belgrade Community Market will be moving to a new location. This summer they’re relocating to the Belgrade Senior Center. The volunteer-run organization seeks to be a “venue for families and friends to gather and support our local vendors,” their website states.

Eat Well, AGE WELL

By Chérie Newman

OLLI at MSU member

Ilove my blender. I really do. It’s a red Vitamix, and I use it daily because it helps me stay healthy.

If you know anything about

Vitamix products, you’ll know I paid more for it than almost anything else in my kitchen except for the large appliances. An expensive blender might seem unnecessary, but after wearing out three regular blenders during the past twenty years, I decided to purchase a

machine that would last. (By the way, I have not received any endorsement money from Vitamix. Darn it.)

I use my blender every day because I’m not as hungry as I used to be. Eating enough food to get the protein and other nutrients my body needs

to stay strong and healthy is a challenge. I wish I could eat more. I love to eat! But a small amount of food twice a day is all I can consume without feeling stuffed and gaining weight. So, I decided to pack as many nutrients as possible into my morning smoothie.

Chérie Newman

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

MSU Academic Technology and Outreach

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Montana State University

Bozeman, MT 59717-3860

In 1982, when I started drinking smoothies, I wasn’t overly concerned about nutritional content. I threw stuff in the blender back then because I had much to do. I wanted quick meals that I didn’t have to chew. I calculated all the hours I spent chewing in a year: three meals a day multiplied by 20 minutes of mastication per meal equals 365 hours a year. Holy cow! I admit to being a slow chewer. You can probably get the job done in half the time. But 365 hours or 182.5 hours per year? I do not want to dedicate that much of my life to chewing. Hence the smoothies.

But as I’ve gotten older, my smoothie routine has changed. Now, a pint of liquidgold nutrition is what I’m after. My nutrients of choice come from a blend of blueberries, bananas, fresh lemon, flaxseed, spirulina, plantbased protein powder, spinach, matcha

powder and ground lion’s mane mushrooms, all blended with almond milk. Sometimes I add a slice of avocado, a few cherries or strawberries, a cucumber or a celery stalk. Whatever’s in the fridge1e.

One of my friends told me she could hardly stand to look at my glassful of blue-ish, greenish liquid, much less think about drinking it. She’s an eggs and toast for breakfast kind of gal. My smoothie recipe has slowly evolved over decades as I’ve educated myself on what I need to eat to stay healthy while consuming fewer calories, and now I’m used to the taste. We all like what we’re

ever to get stuff done—before I run out of time.

What

I’m used to is a healthy body and lots of energy.

So, I fuel it with top-quality food and daily exercise. careening toward the big seven zero (gasp, hands-on face emoji), I’m more eager than

Eating enough protein is important and, for me, challenging since I’m not a big fan of meat or eggs. I include organic protein powder made from peas in my morning smoothie and then eat fish or (occasionally) chicken at my second meal. I aim for 60 grams of protein per day.

I’m not perfect, but I do my best to eat mostly fresh food and avoid processed junk foods. Fresh produce is getting easier and easier to buy year-round in the Gallatin Valley. In Bozeman, there are summer and winter farmer’s markets. Communitysupported agriculture projects (CSAs) offer seasonal

vegetables, flowers and fruit deliveries. Some CSAs also sell their farm products at roadside stands and farmers’ markets. An online search for “CSA Bozeman” will give you many choices.

With each year that passes, eating (or drinking) fresh, healthy food becomes more important to me. Your nutrition needs may differ from mine, but I encourage you to do whatever is necessary to stay strong and healthy. Will I live another 10 years? Twenty? Thirty? I don’t know. But I know I want to be physically capable of living my best life. And that I will not be spending any more time than is necessary on the boring task of chewing. Also, I will always love my blender.

SYMPTOMS SUGGESTIVE OF CATARACTS

The eyes are amazing organs that utilize various parts working in conjunction with one another. When working correctly, eyes enable crisp vision and process a vast array of vivid hues. When the eyes are compromised by illness or other conditions, various impairments may be the culprit.

Cataracts often affect aging individuals. The American Academy of Ophthalmology® says a cataract forms when the natural lens in the eye, which is responsible for refracting light rays that come in the eye to help a person see, becomes cloudy. As a result, vision can be compromised and seem like a person is looking through a foggy or dirty car windshield, says the AAO.

The National Eye Institute advises that cataracts are common as people get older. More than half of Americans age 80 years or older either have cataracts or have had surgery to remove cataracts. Cataracts may initially produce mild symptoms of blurry or hazy vision, or surroundings may seem less colorful. Over time, cataracts can lead to vision loss if not treated. The following are some common symptoms of cataracts:

· Cloudy or blurry vision that still occurs despite the usage of corrective prescription glasses or contact lenses

· Colors look faded

· Compromised night vision

· Halos appearing around lights

· Oncoming headlights, lamps, or sunlight seem too bright

· Double vision

· Frequent changes to visit prescriptions

Researchers have identified certain things that may contribute to the changes that occur in the lenses that lead to the formation of cataracts. Exposure to ultraviolet light from the sun or other sources is a main risk factor. Diabetes, hypertension, obesity, smoking, prolonged use of corticosteroid medications, and other factors come into play as well.

All About Vision says cataracts can be broken down into various types, and some are much more common than others.

· Nuclear: These cataracts are the most common and form in the center of the lens, gradually worsening.

· Cortical: Cortical cataracts generally start as spoke-like opaque areas at the edges of the lens that grow inward. They tend to be responsible for more night glare.

· Congenital: Some people are born with cataracts.

· Trauma-induced: These cataracts form anywhere and often develop into a rosette shape.

· Post subcapsular cataracts: Initially developing at the central back surface of the lens, these cataracts often develop faster than other types. Vision around bright light and colors is affected. Eye doctors generally diagnose cataracts during dilated eye exams. The NEI says anyone age 60 or older should get dilated eye exams every one to two years. Surgery may be recommended only at the point when cataracts start to severely interfere with daily activities. Until then, people can mitigate cataracts by updating eyeglass prescriptions, turning lights up when possible and wearing anti-glare sunglasses.

406-414-2008

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FAVORITE TOMATO PICKS From Our Staff

By Jan Cashman

In my opinion, tomatoes are the best vegetable we can grow here. But, unless you have a greenhouse, it is important to plant tomatoes that will ripen early in our short season. I asked some of our staff, who, as you would expect, grow productive vegetable gardens, what their favorite tomato is.

But first, let me explain that tomatoes are classified as either determinate or indeterminate. Determinate tomato plants grow to a certain size and then stop growing and set fruit. Indeterminate plants keep growing and producing more vines and fruit as long as the weather lasts. Determinate tomato plants will do well when grown in a container since the plants (and roots) don’t get too big, but will also do fine growing in a raised bed or in the ground. Indeterminate plants need more room. In early August I start snipping our indeterminate tomato plants back so they will put their energy into ripening the tomatoes that have already set, not growing more vines and leaves.

From our staff, here are some of their favorite tomatoes:

One of our experienced sales people, Nancy, who lives in Belgrade, picked Bobcat, a hybrid tomato, as her favorite, because it ripens early with a sweet flavor and it keeps for a long time.

Shelly Engler, our landscape architect, grows her tomatoes in pots and has the best luck with the tiny red and yellow currant tomatoes. This determinate type does not outgrow her pots.

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

A semi-determinate variety called Stupice is Kristi’s favorite. Stupice is a cold tolerant tomato from the Czech Republic. It ripens early with lots of sweet flavor. Stupice is just one of many varieties of tomatoes good for our climate that were bred in Eastern Europe and Russia. Semi-determinate means it has characteristics of determinate tomatoes (smaller plant) but doesn’t totally stop growing once it sets fruit like the determinate varieties do.

Rebecca likes Brandywine, a big heirloom tomato with rich succulent flavor. It is indeterminate and its downfall might be that it ripens later than other varieties. (Heirloom tomatoes are not crossed or hybridized. In order to be labeled heirloom, the tomato needs to have been around for 50 years or more.)

I have heard from many people, including our employee Erica, that Black Krim is a great large heirloom tomato with an appealing, sweet flavor.

Emily likes Taxi, a small determinate yellow tomato that does not crack. It sets delicious fruit early and abundantly. Taxi is also an heirloom type.

My husband Jerry likes to plant Roma tomatoes in our garden.

This determinate plant produces an abundance of tomatoes. Called a ‘paste’ tomato, it freezes well. We don’t can our tomatoes, but we freeze them for use all winter in spaghetti, chili and other recipes that might call for canned tomatoes, simply substituting for frozen instead.

Sungold cherry tomatoes are my favorite for our garden. It is orange in color when ripe, bears prolifically and wins blind taste tests every year. These tomatoes don’t always make it out of the garden. They taste better than candy.

Although no one mentioned Celebrity as their favorite tomato to grow, I recommend this hybrid tomato because of its medium to large bright red fruit, high yield and disease resistance. This semi-determinate plant is adaptable to many different conditions in your garden and easy to grow.

Whether you want tomatoes for eating fresh, canning, freezing, paste or sauce, you can see there

are many varieties that do well here. Choose from these or other varieties, plant them and let’s get growing!

Old Guy PILLOW TALK

By Jim Drummond

This week, one of the regulars at the old guy waterhole walked in the door just as the assemblage was winding down. Somebody standing up to leave inquired, “What took you so long today? Did your watch battery die?”

The latecomer answered, “No, today was my day to make the bed.

My wife wouldn’t let me come to the waterhole until that task was complete.”

Someone else commented, “That should only take a couple of minutes. Making a bed is a poor excuse for tardiness.”

Our belated buddy explained further, “Making the bed doesn’t take much time. It’s replacing all my wife’s throw pillows that complicates matters. She has

pillows of all sorts, sizes and colors that have to be carefully re-staged once the blankets are arranged. At night they are mounded in a large pile in the middle of the floor. Then, every

morning, each pillow has its own special location on the top of the bed. A spot in the middle is reserved for a stuffed monkey. She maintains that it’s actually a stuffed bear, but it has a tag that says ‘Curious George.’ Honestly, it’s a monkey. I’ve tried cutting the pillow count by hiding them in a closet or the garage, but she always finds them and puts them back.

I’m sorry that I’m late today. It takes a lot of time to arrange throw pillows and a stuffed monkey.”

Another gent shared his tale, “My wife has a handful of pillows on our bed, but most of them are in the living room. Right now I can’t sit on the couch, or any other chair for that matter. To complicate the issue, our living room is full of plants. My wife bought another throw pillow last week and told me to put it in the living room. I told her we don’t have room for another pillow without getting rid of some plants or the monkey on the sofa. I told her that she would have to decide between the new pillow or some African violets. She decided on the pillow. I put the violets in our garden for the deer to destroy.”

A fellow at the end of the table added his horror story, “When my wife and I went to Italy last spring, we stopped at a tourist shop for some souvenirs. I bought a cap that said, ‘La Regola Dei Vecchi Ragazzi,’ which means ‘old guys

rule’ in Italian. I suggested that she buy some coasters or a shot glass. She came to the cash register with a purple pillow the size of a steamer trunk that had the outline of Italy stitched on top. She said that we could put it in the guest room. I countered that we would have to get rid of the guest room bed to make the pillow fit. She replied that she doesn’t enjoy guests anyway. When we arrived at the airport for our return flight, we had to put the pillow on the plane as checked luggage. Then, when we landed and got to the luggage pickup area, we found the pillow stuck in the flaps of the suitcase spindle. A fellow in a yellow vest came out to squeeze the pillow through the suitcase opening. When we were finally home she decided that purple clashed with the guest room decor.”

Someone asked, “So, where did she put the purple pillow?”

The fellow responded, “On our bed. She had to move her monkey to one side. Now it takes 45 minutes and a utility cart to make the bed each morning.”

A fellow in the middle of the table offered an explanation, “My wife always has our bed mounded with decorative pillows and a monkey. I never understood why wives need so many pillows on top of a bed, then I read an article by an acclaimed anthropologist. He asserts that throw pillows were invented by cave women thousands of years ago. His research indicates that cavemen spent their spare time chipping tools out of obsidian and slate. Cave women, on the other hand, didn’t have any creative hobbies. As the centuries passed, cave women stealthily

began to manufacture pillows from the hides of antelope, sloths and saber toothed tigers to stay occupied in the winter. Those were randomly scattered throughout the cave. Further discoveries at archaeological sites confirm that as mankind evolved, the cave women began placing pillows on the caveman’s sleeping pad. Materials at a few excavated sites prove that a caveman would come home at the end of the day ready to sleep, but then have to remove stacks of leopard, zebra and mastodon pillows from his sleeping spot. One cave in Spain has a faded pictograph of a caveman tossing a porcupine pillow, presumably so that he could go to bed. Hence, the title, ‘throw pillow.’ At two of the ancient sites in Asia, the experts found mummified bits

of real monkeys on top of a caveman’s fossilized sleeping mat. The anthropologist theorized that a modern day wife heaping throw pillows on a bed is simply a genetic instinct.”

The oldest member of the group finally shared his concern, “I’ve been grumbling to my wife for years that she needs to get rid of some of the pillows on our bed. Last week she agreed, and said that she’s going to remove all the pillows except one. I asked her why she decided to keep a single pillow. Her response has me losing sleep.”

Someone inquired, “What did she say?”

The old gent replied, “She stated that it only requires one pillow, in the middle of the night, to silence a complaining husband.”

Jim Drummond is a retired banker and Bozeman native.

ETFs can spell opportunity

Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Mutual funds offer investors a chance to own shares in dozens of companies, as well as bonds, government securities and other investments. But you might be able to broaden your portfolio further by owning another type of fund — an exchange-traded fund (ETF).

An ETF, like a mutual fund, can own an array of investments, including stocks, bonds and other securities. Many ETFs are passively managed in that they track the performance of a specific index, such as the S&P 500. In this respect, they differ from most mutual funds, which tend to be actively managed — that is, the fund managers are free to buy and sell individual securities within the fund.

Another difference between ETFs and mutual funds is that ETFs are traded like stocks, so shares are bought and sold throughout the day based on the current market price, whereas mutual funds are traded just once a day, at a price calculated at the end of the trading day. Whether this ability to make intra-day trades is meaningful to you will likely depend on how active you are in managing your own investments.

For some people, the main attraction of ETFs is their tax advantages. Because many ETFs are index funds, they generally

do much less buying and selling than actively managed funds — and fewer sales mean fewer taxable capital gains. These ETFs are somewhat similar to index mutual funds, which are also considered to be tax-efficient, as opposed to actively managed funds, which constantly buy and sell investments, passing on taxable capital gains to you throughout the life of the fund. (Keep in mind, though, that mutual funds that trade frequently may still be appropriate for your financial strategy. While taxes are one element to consider when evaluating mutual funds, or any investment, other factors, such as growth potential and ability to diversify your portfolio, are also important.)

ETFs typically also have lower operating costs than mutual funds, resulting in lower overall fees. Part of the reason for these lower costs is that actively managed mutual funds, by definition, usually have larger management teams devoted to researching, buying and selling securities. By contrast, passively managed ETFs may have leaner, less-costly management structures. But while most ETFs may share the same basic operating model, many types are available. You can invest in equity ETFs, which may track stocks in a particular industry or an index of equities (S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average, and so on), or you can purchase fixed-income ETFs, which invest in bonds. ETFs are also available for currencies and commodities.

Of course, as with all investments, ETF investing does

involve risk. Your principal and investment return will fluctuate in value, so when you redeem your ETF, it may be worth more or less than the original investment. Also, liquidity may be an issue. Some ETFs may be more difficult to sell than other investments, which could be a problem if you need the money quickly. And because it’s so easy to move in and out of ETFs, you might be tempted to “overtrade” rather than following an appropriate long-term investment strategy. A financial professional can evaluate your situation and help you determine whether ETFs

are suitable for your needs. At a minimum, they represent another investment opportunity that may prove useful as you work toward your financial goals.

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.

Edward Jones, Member SIPC.

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Meal Service in Senior Centers:

Belgrade MENU

Belgrade Senior Center will be opening soon. Please go to our website at belgradeseniorcenter.com for updates as they become available.

92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade, MT • (406) 388-4711 • Call in to order to go meals by 10:00 the day before! . Menu subject to change without notice!

JUNE 1 - Salad, Sweet & Sour Chicken, Rice, Vegetables, Dessert

JUNE - Salad, Pizza, Fruit

JUNE 5 - Salad Bar, Chicken & Rice Soup, Dinner rolls, Fruit

JUNE 6 - Fruit Salad, Eggs Made to Order, Hash Browns, Sausage, Blueberry Muffins, Meals on Wheels, Breakfast Casserole

JUNE 7 - Salad, Goulash, Vegetables, Fruit

JUNE 8 - Salad Bar, Swiss Steak, Rice, Vegetables, Dessert

JUNE 9 - Salad, Hoagie Sandwiches, Chips, Vegetables, Fruit

JUNE 12 - Salad, Stuffed Pepper Casserole, Vegetables, Fruit

JUNE 13 - Salad, Chicken Alfredo, Pasta, Vegetables, Dessert

JUNE 14 - Salad, Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert Fruit

JUNE 15 - Salad, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Vegetables, Fruit

JUNE 16 - Taco Salad, Dessert

JUNE 19 - FATHER’S DAY LUNCH - Potato Salad, Build Your Own, Burger Bar, Ice Cream Sundaes

JUNE 20 - Salad, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Vegetables, Fruit

JUNE 21 - BIRTHDAY LUNCH - Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Cake & Ice Cream

JUNE 22 - BREAKFAST CLUB - Salad, Fish & Chips, Vegetables, Fruit

JUNE 23 - Salad, Hot Turkey Sandwich,Vegetables, Fruit

JUNE 26 - Salad, Sliced Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

JUNE 27 - Salad, Chicken Enchiladas, Vegetables, Dessert

JUNE 28 - Salad, Swedish Meatballs, Rice, Vegetables, Fruit

JUNE 29 - Salad, Tuna and Noodles, Vegetables, Dessert

JUNE 30 - Salad, Sloppy Joes, 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

Manhattan Senior

JUNE 1 – Pickled Beats, Chicken Stroganoff with Noodles, Veggie, Cookie

JUNE 6 – Green Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Dessert

JUNE 7 – Fresh Fruit, Pancakes & Sausage, Rice Krispy Treat

JUNE 8 – Italian Pasta Salad, Meatball Sandwich, Onion Rings, Dessert

JUNE 13 – Cole Slaw, Sloppy Joes, Potato Chips, Dessert

MENU

JUNE 14 – FLAG DAY - Pea & Ham Salad, Tortellini & Sausage Soup, 1/2 Cheese Sandwich, Dessert

JUNE 15 – FATHER’S DAY DINNER - Green Salad, Baked Pork Chops with Dressing, Veggie, Apple Crisp

EXERCISE: FULL BODY WORKOUT: 9:00 A.M. MONDAYS AND FRIDAYS 9:30 A.M. TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS LINE DANCING: 10:15 A.M. MONDAYS

BALLROOM DANCING 8:30 A.M. TUESDAYS

YOGA: 9:00 A.M. WEDNESDAYS

ZUMBA: 1:00 P.M. WEDNESDAYS

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:

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

UKULELE CLASS 10:45 A.M. TUESDAYS

ART TOGETHER 12:45 P.M. TUESDAYS

LET’S PLAY GAMES 12:45 P.M. TUESDAYS

SING ALONG 12:45 P.M. THURSDAYS

NEEDLEAIRES: 9:30 A.M. FRIDAYS

June 2: Fireside Book Club 1:00 p.m.

June 9: Computer Class 12:45 p.m.

June 14: Hike to Ousel Falls-- call for more information

June 19: Father’s Day Lunch

June 21: June Birthday Lunch/Blood Pressure Check 12:00 p.m.

June 22: Breakfast Club 7:00-8:30 p.m.

June 24: Quilting Day-- call for more information

Call the center for current information 406-388-4711

Check our website for updated information.

JUNE 20 – Veggies & Dip, Crab Salad Sandwich, Fruit, Cookie

JUNE 21 – FIRST DAY ON SUMMER - Chef Salad, Roll, Jello with Fruit

JUNE 22 – Chips & Salsa, Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Refried Beans, Dessert

JUNE 27 – Green Salad, Chicken Bowl (chicken, corn, mashed potatoes & gravy), Dessert

JUNE 28 – Waldorf Salad, Lasagna Soup, 1/2 Turkey Sandwich, Pudding

JUNE 29 – BIRTHDAY DINNER - Chick Pea Salad, Pot Roast with Potatoes & Carrots, Dessert

Bozeman MENU

807 North Tracy • (406) 586-2421 • www.bozemanseniorcenter.org

Shannon Bondy, shannon@bozemanseniorcenter.org (Executive Director)

Kristi Wetsch, krisi@bozemanseniorcenter.org (Director Program & Marketing)

This menu is subject to change due to the availability of food. You must call us at 586-2421 by 1:00 p.m. the day before or earlier to make a reservation.

Meals are served at noon.

The cost of the meal is a suggested donation of $5 for people 60 and over and $7 for people under 60 (this is not a suggestion donation).

June 1 – Green Salad, Chicken Parmesan, Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Dessert

June 2 – Cole Slaw, French Dip, Vegetable Plate, Steak Fries

June 5 – Oriental Slaw, Chicken Chow Mein, Hard Noodles, Egg Roll, Stir Fry Vegetables, Dessert

June 6 – Spinach Salad, Pork Chop, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans

June 7 – Green Salad, Baked Cod, Rice, Brussel Sprouts, Dessert

June 8 – Copper Penny Salad, Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Corn

June 9 – Brown Bag

June 12 – MEATLESS MONDAY: Green Salad, Veggie Burger, Potato Salad, Baked Beans

June 13 – Sweet Potato Salad, Ham with Pineapple, Scalloped Potatoes, Dinner Roll

June 14 – Tomato Salad, Deviled Eggs, Chicken Salad On Croissants, Vegetable Plate

June 15 – FATHER’S DAY: Broccoli Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Roll, Dessert

June 16 – Sliced Apples, Chili, Corn Bread, Cherry Tomatoes

June 19 – Spinach Salad, BBQ Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, Carrots, Garlic Bread, Dessert

June 20 – Green Salad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans

June 21 – Pea Salad, Bratwurst, Oven Baked Potato, Zucchini/ Squash, Dessert

June 22 – Oriental Slaw, Bamboo Rice with Shrimp, Parmesan Peas, Garlic Bread

June 23 – Green Salad, Beef Stew, Biscuit, Green Beans, Dessert

June 26 – Asian Salad, Chicken Stir Fry, Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables

June 27 – Green Salad, Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Dessert

June 28 – Green Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Buttered Corn

June 29 – Green Salad, Shrimp and Cauliflower Rice Bowl, Carrots, Bread, Dessert

June 30 – Chicken Noodle Soup, Chef Salad, Garlic 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.

• 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.

• 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!

BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER TRAVEL DEPARTMENT

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

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

TRAVEL FOR 2023:

The following trips for 2023 are all full or past the sign up deadline: Alaska in July, Alaska in August, Canyonlands in September, Ireland in September and Nashville inDecember.

TRIPS FOR 2024:

Washington, D.C. Cherry Blossoms, April 2024

There is room for you. Fly to Washington, D.C., spending five nights at the Gaylord National Resort. Enjoy the sights of Washington, including the White House Visitors Center,  DC Illumination Tour,  Ford’s Theater, the Smithsonian, U.S. Naval Academy and Mt. Vernon.

NEW YORK CITY, JULY 2024

The brochures for this trip aren’t available yet, but should be here by the first of June. You will stay at the Sheraton in Time Square, see two Broadway plays, visit Ellis Island and see the Statue of Liberty and the 9/11 memorial.

SPAIN’S CLASSICS AND PORTUGAL, FEBRUARY 2024

There are still five places left on this great trip. Pick up a brochure with the registration forms attached and get them back to Judy to save your space on this trip. Highlights include:  Barcelona, Valencia, Granada, Seville,  and Madrid. Extension to Madiera Island.

NORMANDY, PARIS AND THE SEINE RIVER CRUISE, OCTOBER 2024

Fly to Paris, board the Amadeus Diamond ship for a seven day cruise. The ship has only 130 passengers. Visit the village of Van Gogh and Monet’s house and Gardens. Enjoy one day touring Historic Normandy. You choose your cabin category for this very special trip.

Brochures are available in the Bozeman Senior Center travel kiosk in the lobby of the Senior Center. Pick up the ones you are interested in and get your registrations in to Judy.

The South Africa trip for October 2024 is all sold out. Brochures for those who are already on the trip should be available soon.

Travel with the Bozeman Senior Center is available to Bozeman Senior Center paid up members. Come travel with the Bozeman Senior Center!

June 2 – Green Salad, Baked Chicken, Cheesy Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Cake

June 7 – Green Salad, Beef Stroganoff, Egg Noodles, Mixed Vegetables, Brownie

June 9 – Green Salad, Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cake

June 14 – Green Salad, Grilled Ham and Cheese, Tater Tots, Mixed Vegetables, Brownie

June 16 – Green Salad, Pot Roast, Pot Roast Vegetables, Biscuit, Cake

June 21 – Green Salad, Chicken A La King, Egg Noodle, Brownie

June 23 – Green Salad, Pork Chop, Cheesy Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Cake

June 28 – Green Salad, Burger or Hot Dog, French Fries, Baked Beans, Brownie

June 30 – Green Salad, Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Italian Vegetable, Garlic Toast, Cake

June 1 – Green Salad, Lasagna, Corn

June 6 – Green Salad, Steak Fajitas, 3 Bean Salad, Fried Rice

June 7 – Green Salad, Potato Soup, Tuna Sandwich

June 8 – Chef Salad, Bread Stick, Jell-O

June 13 – Green Salad, Hot Dog, Macaroni Salad, Chips

June 14 – Coleslaw, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans

June 15 – Father’s Day Pea Salad, Chicken Stir Fry, Rice, Carrots

June 20 – Cranberry Salad, Sausage Pasta, Cauliflower

June 21 – Jell-O with Fruit, Taco Bar

June 22 – Green Salad, Shepherd’s Pie, Pickled Beets

June 27 – Green Salad, Hamburger, Potato Salad, Baked Beans

June 28 – Green Salad, Spaghetti, Broccoli, Garlic Bread

June 29 – Coleslaw Fruit Salad, Cod, Baked Potato, Glazed Carrots

Activities at the Bozeman Senior Center

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

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

THURSDAY: 10:00 a.m. Fly Tying, 10:00

a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Foot Clinic (must make an appointment. Cost is $20.00), 11:00 a.m. Scrabble, 1:00 p.m. Bingo, 1:00 p.m. Pinochle

FRIDAY: 12:45 p.m. Duplicate Bridge,

12:45 p.m. Rubber Bridge, 1:00 p.m. Find a Friend Circle, Let’s Talk Vets

READ THE NEWSLETTER FOR SPECIAL EVENTS IN JUNE

Bozeman Senior Center Fitness Classes

STRONG PEOPLE WITH CATHY (Tuesdays, Thursdays at 1 p.m.)

Strength building class focuses on increasing bone density and muscle mass. Class follows accepted protocol for people with bone loss. Participants work at their own level increasing weights as they build strength. Each class also includes exercises to strengthen the core and finishes with stretching. All are welcome and weights are provided.

STRENGTH TRAINING WITH VICKI (Mondays, Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m.)

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 1:00 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.

*BEGINNING LINE DANCING (Tuesdays, Thursdays at 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

(Fridays at 10:00 a.m. to 11:30a.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

(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.

*HIKING GROUP

(Tuesday at 8:00 a.m.)

Starting June 13. Meet in the lobby of the Bozeman Senior Center and then carpool to the trailhead. All of this depends on the weather Note: There will only be ONE Core Class on Monday & Wednesday at 10:35 a.m. We will begin our Fall Schedule September 18. Please watch for updates in classes offered as September approaches.