Prime March 2023

MOSS introduces new ADULT PROGRAMS

Outdoors classes offer students the opportunity to further connect to nature

By Jennifer Verzuh

One of Cedar MathersWinn’s guiding principles is “noticing what you notice.”

“When something grabs your attention, don’t just let it go,” he said.

He strives to investigate why

that might be interesting to him and what story it’s trying to tell, particularly within nature, and encourages his students to do the same.

“That’s what keeps me connected [to nature], and that’s what keeps me interested.”

Mathers-Winn is an instructor at Montana Outdoor Science School (MOSS), where he teaches the 8-week Master Naturalist Certification course, and, starting this March Avian Ecology in Winter, a winter tracking workshop and Bridger Canyon: From Bedrock to Bioto (which will be offered in May).

These programs will involve both a class portion and time out in the field at local trails, and seek to make use of the winter months to explore bird behavior and follow and decode animal tracks more easily.

“Winter is a really interesting time to look at behavioral ecology because there’s all those

Photos courtesy of Montana Outdoor Science

pressures [on the animals],” he said. There’s harshness of climate, and there’s all these behavioral strategies they’ve taken on.”

“And it’s so easy to track in the winter when there’s snow on the ground,” Mathers-Winn said. “It’s so much easier to follow the stories.”

MOSS is known in the Bozeman community for their year round courses and summer camps for children, but due to increased demand are now offering new adults-only short programs in addition to their multi-month Master Naturalist program.

“[We were] starting to see that there’s an itch in Bozeman for outdoor education programs,” Mathers-Winn said.

Offering these educational resources to adults also helps the organization in achieving their goal as an organization to inspire “curiosity, awareness, and understanding of nature and science through quality educational experiences,” according to their website.

“We want people to care about the natural environment and people don’t care about what they don’t understand,” Mathers-Winn said. “The goal of

these programs is to get people to connect to nature in ways they haven’t before, and just make people feel excited and engaged.”

He said participants of all ages, including seniors, take part in MOSS’ adult programs, which are designed to be accessible for all.

“I want these classes to be ones that anyone can go to,” he said. “We try to find locations that aren’t difficult to hike or get to.”

He said one thing he enjoys about his role as an instructor is helping answer longstanding questions residents may have have always had about the area, and introducing them to new things.

“I feel like one of the things I’ve seen with some of the older students in my classes is maybe they’ve lived here their whole life, and never thought about it that way or noticed it before,” Mathers-Winn said. “I think it becomes so much more exciting when you finally have an understanding of that thing you’ve been seeing your whole life. For me it’s a really exciting thing to witness too.”

The programs also offer a “really cool entryway to get to

know a new landscape” as well for folks that recently moved to the Gallatin Valley.

“It’s a fastrack to nature connection and place connection. For people

that don’t already have that connection it’s a really good way to get it.”

Course offerings, fees and registration links can be found at https://www.outdoorscience. org/adult-programs.

By Chérie Newman OLLI at MSU member

The phrase, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks,” is sometimes used to imply that an older person can’t learn a new skill. In fact, some oldsters even apply that phrase to themselves when they’re not keen to participate in certain activities. But is it true that older people

Since You Are NOT A DOG

can’t learn something new? Absolutely not.

What is true is that people in their 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and beyond learn new skills and concepts all the time. They take piano lessons, start YouTube channels, build websites and learn to make sourdough bread. Or they put effort into expanding their current skills.

When the great Spanish and

Puerto Rican cellist Pablo Casals was in his 80s he still practiced his cello four to five hours daily.

When asked why, he famously replied, “I think I’m making progress.”

Indeed, some oldsters use their later years to do astonishing things.

I have a picture of a Seattle woman paddling a sea kayak tacked to my office bulletin

board. The photo was taken when she was 104 years old and navigating the big, choppy waters of Puget Sound. She started kayaking in earnest at the age of 82 after retiring from her career as a book editor.

In October 2022, the New York Times ran a story about 91-yearold Carmen Dell’Orefice, the world’s oldest supermodel, which included a (mostly) nude photo of her. In 2015, Doreetha

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Daniels received her associate degree in social sciences from the College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California. She was 99-years-old.

As they age, some people shrink into a sedentary life of routine and safety. Others get curious and stay active. They contribute their skills and knowledge to their communities with part-time or volunteer jobs. They take classes, travel and figure out how to use smartphone apps. They know that learning something new is possible at any stage of life.

According to the AARP, the most popular topics with older students are history, food and drink, mental health, basic technology and diet and nutrition.

In the Gallatin Valley, there are many opportunities to learn something new or to boost your existing skills. OLLI at MSU offers dozens of classes and events each year, with a wide range of topics: beer, grammar, agriculture, genetics, the history of Yellowstone Park, physics, music, writing, etc. Further, the courses change each semester, so there are always fresh discoveries.

The Bozeman Senior Center offers classes as well as social events. At the Senior Center, you can learn to play the ukulele, lift weights and enjoy lunch with friends in the large dining hall.

The Belgrade Senior Center offers classes in yoga and line dancing, among others. Gallatin Gateway also schedules adult education courses. If you want to go back to college, MSU provides a senior citizen tuition waiver to anyone over 65. And the number of educational opportunities available online is simply staggering.

The benefits of learning are numerous. For example, research done by the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that intellectual aptitude doesn’t necessarily decline as you age. It also revealed that people who regularly challenge themselves mentally and physically showed cognitive benefits, including a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and other memory-related conditions.

In an article published in the Harvard Business Review, John Coleman observed that among people he knows, “those who dedicate themselves to learning and who exhibit curiosity are almost always happier and more socially and professionally engaging than those who don’t.”

He also echoes WHO findings about the benefits of continuing education on memory, saying, “research indicates that learning to play a new instrument can offset cognitive decline and learning difficult new skills in older age is associated with improved memory.”

Research published by AARP in 2021 stated that, “The benefits of lifelong learning are many, but the most significant is the impact on brain health.”

Other benefits related to learning something new include improved self-confidence, active citizenship, self-motivation and enhanced social inclusion.

The phrase “It is hard to teach

an old dog new tricks” was published in John Fitzherbert’s Book of Husbandry (1523), where it literally referred to the difficulty of teaching an old dog a new skill. But since you are not a dog, you can ignore Fitzherbert’s statement and follow your curiosity into new mental, physical and social adventures.

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How older drivers can increase their comfort levels

It’s not uncommon for aging individuals to feel less comfortable driving as they approach their golden years. Whether it’s glare from LED lights, aches and pains that often accompany aging or age-related vision issues, older drivers’ comfort behind the wheel can be compromised by a host of variables.

Though older drivers cannot reverse the aging process, they can try various strategies to make themselves more comfortable behind the wheel.

· Share driving duties on long trips. The National Institute on Aging notes that stiffening joints and weakened muscles are a

common byproduct of aging. In addition, the Arthritis Foundation® notes that more than one in two men and two in three women over age 65 have arthritis, which also can make driving less comfortable. Age-related aches and pains and arthritis can make it very uncomfortable to drive for lengthy periods of time when drivers are sitting in roughly the same position for the duration of their trip. In such instances, drivers can share driving duties to make long trips more manageable.

· Upgrade to a vehicle with modern amenities. Various amenities in modern vehicles make driving more comfortable for

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everyone, especially individuals with age-related aches and pains. Heated seats and in-car climate control can help reduce the discomfort caused by aches and pains and ensure drivers and passengers can tailor the temperature in the vehicle to their own preferences.

· Protect your eyesight. Much of the discomfort older drivers experience behind the wheel has to do with eyesight. The NIA urges individuals 65 and older to see their eye doctor every year. Such visits can ensure prescriptions are current and that can make drivers more confident in their ability to see everything on the road. Drivers also can speak to their eye doctors

about night driving glasses, which are designed to help nighttime drivers overcome glare from headlights and street lamps.

· Drive more defensively. A greater emphasis on defensive driving also can help aging drivers feel more comfortable behind the wheel. The NIA notes that reflexes naturally slow down as a person ages, which adversely affects older drivers’ reaction times. Drivers can counter this by leaving more space between their vehicles and the one in front of them. Braking earlier and avoiding driving during times marked by heavy traffic, such as rush hour, also can help drivers feel more comfortable.

New PLANTS

By Jan Cashman

You Every year in the plant business, breeders and growers of the plants we sell introduce new plants— improving on their hardiness, fruit and flower quality, leaf color and other desirable traits.

I wrote about branding plants in 2010. Then branding was just getting started. Today it has become very important to Garden Centers. Plant propagators continue to introduce new, unique and high-performing plants.

Proven Winners is the largest U.S. plant brand. Its plants are selected after 2 to 3 years of rigorous testing and determination that they are virus free. Then, they are patented. Bailey Nursery in Minnesota, a large grower of plants for Northern climates and one of our biggest suppliers, brands plants they themselves develop and calls them “First Editions.” A series of new shrub roses used in landscapes is branded “Easy Elegance.”

SHRUBS: Ninebark shrubs have become popular in our landscapes because they are hardy, easy to grow, lowmaintenance and have colorful gold or burgundy leaves. This year Bailey Nurseries has introduced two new ninebarks called Lucky Devil and Spicy

Devil. Older varieties of ninebark grow too big for many of our landscapes. Lucky and Spicy Devil ninebarks are compact and have pretty pinkish-white flowers in spring. Or try Darkstar, a new compact ninebark with dark purple, almost black, leaves. The dark leaves make a nice contrast to the other green leafed plants in your yard.

In this climate, you can’t go wrong planting a hardy lilac. The new Dream Cloud lilac, a close relative of the Dwarf Korean, grows to a compact 5 feet by 5 feet. But, unlike the Dwarf Korean, which has small but fragrant flowers, Dream Cloud’s pinkish-purple flowers are huge, and disease resistant.

Another hardy shrub, Crème Brulee Potentilla, has double white flowers and is compact and disease free. It was released in 2020 under the First Editions brand.

Potentillas are bred from native potentillas so they grow well in our landscapes.

PERENNIAL:S The new Hotel California lily is a cross between an Oriental hybrid lily and an Asiatic lily. The golden orange blooms of the Hotel California lily have a striking

red throat and rust freckled centers. It grows to 3 or 4 feet tall!

TOMATOES: A new small tomato plant that we will be growing this year is called Scarlet Sweet N Neat. It is such a small plant it can be grown in a hanging basket. These small tomatoes are sweet and productive. My husband Jerry commented that these new varieties are just what they say— “new”— therefore not tested for our area. He prefers to recommend varieties that our customers have grown on for a few years and have done well such as Arctic Fire dogwood, which is much smaller than the native red twigged dogwood we see along creeks and rivers. Growing to only 4 to 5 feet in height and width, Arctic Fire is a ‘proven winner’ that does not outgrow its space.

Another newer shrub that has done well for us since it was released is Gro-Low Fragrant Sumac which grows to only 2 feet, almost a ground cover. Grow-Low has small fragrant yellow flowers in the spring, velvety red fruit and spectacular fall leaf color. Plant masses of this sumac for a

striking look.

Fruit trees take longer to breed than other plants. Some excellent apple varieties for our northern climate come from the University of Minnesota’s breeding program. Most of us are familiar with the delicious Minnesota-bred Honeycrisp apple, but another good apple introduction from the University of Minnesota is the cold-hardy Snow Sweet. Snow Sweet apple has a sweet-tart taste and is resistant to apple scab and fire blight.

Be adventurous and try one of these new shrubs, apple trees, tomatoes or perennials. You’ll be glad you did!

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

Old Guy PART-TIME JOBS

By Jim Drummond

One of the fellows was deep in thought at the old guy waterhole this week. Everyone else was having a spirited conversation, but it was obvious that the gent wasn’t listening to waterhole gossip or old guy banter.

Someone finally tapped his shoulder and inquired, “What are you cogitating about so seriously?”

The fellow’s head snapped up,

then he looked around the table with a perplexed expression.

He finally commented, “I’m sorry about being preoccupied, fellows. I have a lot on my mind today. I’m thinking about taking a part-time job, and worrying about how that would change my regular routine.”

Somebody questioned, “Do you need a loan? We could all throw in if you’re pinched this month.”

The gent responded, “No, I don’t need the money. I just need to get out of the house more

often.”

Someone asked, “Why is that?”

The job seeker replied, “My wife lives there. She says that she’s tired of looking at me.”

Somebody else inquired, “What jobs are you considering?”

The fellow responded, “I’m considering three different options. The first one is a milkshake machine repairman at a large burger joint. The job vacancy has been posted for 14 years. Now they’re getting

desperate. The second job is Community Commercial Door Inspector. Apparently, some businesses and government buildings have been unlocking both the right and left sides of double entry doors. One side or the other is always supposed to be locked to ensure that each patron’s nose collides with glass before discovering that the opposite door is the official entry. That practice controls excessive patron entry speeds. I would drive around town to ensure that one side of any double door is

locked.”

A fellow partway down the table probed, “What’s the third job that you’re pondering?”

The Jobster replied, “It’s the Alternating Parking Enforcement Officer, and I’m seriously thinking about it. The city has had huge success with even street numbers watering their lawn on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and odd street numbers watering on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. It cuts water usage significantly. The city fathers are proposing to do the same thing with downtown parking. Even numbered vehicle license plates may park downtown on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Odd numbered plates on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Butte and Missoula plates will be allowed downtown on Sunday. They expect that the alternating parking program will free up all sorts of space and we won’t need a parking garage. They’ve asked me to work part time as an enforcer. I have to decide by tomorrow.”

One of the fellows down the table advised our worrying friend, “I took a part-time job a couple of months ago, and it’s not so bad. I’m now an adult diaper tester. I get innovative diaper samples in the mail, wear them for a while,

then give them a rating. They don’t even have to be returned. It’s all very hush-hush and confidential work. The diaper company frowns on leaks.”

Someone said, “I’ve never heard of that job. Are there quite a few part time adult diaper testers who work for the company?”

The tester replied, “Certainly! We have testers worldwide. Most of us in the company are Americans however, and our work is in the continent. I’m paid in US dollars, but in England they’re paid by the pound.”

Somebody else inquired, “Have you found your diaper testing job to be fulfilling?”

The gent responded, “It depends. Some days it seems hard, and other days I’m catching up from behind, but it’s still much easier than retailing. My wife dislikes the new diaper man I’ve become, but she’s hopeful that given time she can change me.”

The fellow at the end of the table entered the conversation. “I told my wife that I’m considering a part-time job. She replied that she has plenty of projects for me to do, and she doesn’t want me to work for someone else. She gave me a numbered list of 10 undertakings to accomplish. I went right to task and completed numbers 1,3,5,7 and 9 on her list. She seemed pretty upset and asked me why I didn’t finish all ten.”

Somebody inquired, “What did you tell her?”

The old guy responded, “I explained that I’m only interested in odd jobs.”

Jim Drummond is a retired banker and Bozeman native.

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Can You Benefit from New RMD Age Limit?

When you’re working, you may spend decades contributing to retirement accounts such as your 401(k) and IRA. Once you’re retired, though, you’ll likely need to begin withdrawing from these accounts to help pay for your living expenses. In fact, you’ll be required to take money from them at a certain age — but that age requirement is changing, and it could lead to changes in your financial strategy.

Let’s look at some background behind this development. You put in pre-tax dollars to a traditional IRA and 401(k), so your contributions can lower your taxable income and your earnings can grow on a tax-deferred basis. Eventually, though, you must take withdrawals from these accounts or face tax penalties. (A Roth IRA does not have the withdrawal requirement; you can essentially keep the money intact as long as you choose.) As part of the SECURE Act 2.0 of 2022, the age at which you must take these withdrawals, technically called required minimum distributions, or RMDs, has increased from 72 to 73. So, if you turn 72 in 2023, you now have another year before you’re required to take RMDs.

The SECURE Act 2.0 also mandates that, in 2033, the RMD age will increase again to 75, so,

depending on your current age, you may have even more time to plan for the effects of RMDs. Of course, you may need to start taking withdrawals from your retirement accounts before you reach either RMD age — 73 or 75 — so the additional time may not mean much to you. But if you can afford to wait until you must start taking RMDs, what issues should you consider?

Perhaps the most important one is taxes. Your RMDs, which are based on your life expectancy and account balances, are considered taxable income in the year in which you accept the money. If you have sizable amounts in your traditional IRA and 401(k), these RMDs could be large enough to bump you into a higher tax bracket, leading to greater taxation of Social Security benefits and a Medicare surcharge. So, the ability to delay taking RMDs can be beneficial from a tax standpoint, at least for a time. On the other hand, by delaying RMDs, you might eventually have to take bigger taxable withdrawals from your accounts that may have larger balances because they’ve had more time to potentially grow.

You could address the issue of taxable withdrawals by converting your traditional IRA to a Roth IRA before you’re faced with RMDs — and now, you have more time to do so. Roth IRAs have no RMDs, and since a Roth IRA is funded with after-tax dollars, your withdrawals are tax free, provided you don’t begin taking them until you’re at least 59½ and you’ve had your account for at least five years. Again, though, taxes are the issue — any pre-tax dollars you convert from

a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA will be taxable in the year of the conversion. To reduce this tax hit, you could space out the conversion over several years.

When thinking about delaying RMDs or doing a Roth IRA conversion to avoid RMDs, you’ll need to consult with your tax advisor. But the new RMD age limits do give you more flexibility in these areas, so think carefully about how you might benefit from the added time.

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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!

MAR. 1 - Breakfast Casserole, Muffins, Fruit Salad

MAR. 2 - Salad, Lasagna, Vegetables, Dessert

MAR. 3 - Salad, Rueben Sandwich, Vegetables, Fruit

MAR. 6 - Salad, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Vegetables, Fruit

MAR. 7 - Salad, Chicken & Noodle, Casserole, Vegetables, Dessert

MAR. 8 - Subway Day - Veggie Tray, Make your own Sandwich Bar, Chips, Fruit

MAR. 9 - Salad, Beef Stew & Biscuits, Dessert, Dinner Club: “Luck of the Irish”

MAR. 10 - Salad, Irish Pork Roast, Colcannon Potatoes, Peas & Onions, Fruit

MAR. 13 - Salad, Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

MAR. 14 - Salad, Fish Sandwich, Vegetables, Fruit

MAR. 15 - Birthday Lunch - Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Cake & Ice Cream

MAR. 16 - Salad, Grilled Chicken Margarita, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

MAR. 17 - Salad, Corn Beef & Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots, Soda Bread

MAR. 20 - Salad, Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Rice, Vegetables, Fruit

MAR. 21 - Green Tossed Salad, Chili, Corn Bread, Dessert

MAR. 22 - Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

MAR. 23 - Breakfast Club - Salad, Goulash, Vegetables, Fruit

MAR. 24 - Salad, Dublin Coddle Stew, Herb Scones, Fruit

MAR. 27 - Salad, Tuna Casserole, Vegetables, Fruit

MAR. 28 - Salad, Pork Chop Sandwich, Vegetables, Dessert

MAR. 29 - Salad, Taco/Nacho Bar, Fruit

MAR. 30 - Salad, Sloppy Joes, Vegetables, Dessert

MAR. 31 - Salad, Clam Chowder, Cheese Bread, 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 Center MENU

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

FEB. 28– Pears, Biscuits & Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Shortbread Cookie & Pudding

MAR. 1 – Fresh Fruit, Tortellini, Sausage, & Spinach Soup, 1/2 Roast Beef Sandwich, Cobbler

MAR. 2 – Dr. Seuss Day - Green Salad, Cowboy Spaghetti, Cornbread, Cinnamon Rolls

MAR. 7 – Fruit, Chicken Broccoli Rice Casserole, Apple Squares

MAR. 8 – New England Clam Chowder & Green Salad, Roll with Butter, Cookie

MAR. 9 – Applesauce, Baked Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, Pumpkin Dessert

MAR. 14 – PI DAY - Pickled Beets, Chicken Pot Pie Casserole, Pie

MAR. 15 – Fruit Salad, Ham, Egg, & Cheese, Croissant, Banana Bread

Celebrate SPRING

MAR. 16 – ST. PATTY’S DAY - Corned Beef & Cabbage, Potatoes & Carrots, Irish Soda Bread, St. Patty’s Dessert

MAR. 21 – Cole Slaw, Fish Sandwich, Onion Rings, Fruit

MAR. 22 – Green Salad, Minestrone Soup, 1/2 Turkey & Provolone Sand., Cake

MAR. 23 – Cucumber Salad, Tater Tot Casserole (Hamburger, green beans, potatoes, cream of mushroom), Applesauce Cookie

MAR. 28 – Baked Beans, Hot Dogs, French Fries, Jello

MAR. 29 – Fruit, Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole(Chicken, ham, Swiss, pasta), Cookie

MAR. 30 – BIRTHDAY DINNER - Green Salad, Steak & 1/2 Baked Potato, Veggies, Chocolate Bundt Cake

Bozeman MENU

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

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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).

March 1 – Asian Coleslaw, Chicken Stir Fry, Lo Mein Noodles, Egg Roll, Strawberry Shortcake

March 2 – Green Salad, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread

March 3 – Green Salad, Chicken Noodle Soup, Chicken Salad Sandwich on Croissant, Chocolate Banana Cream

March 6 – Cottage Cheese and Fruit, Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Roll, Hawaiian Pudding Pie with Coconut and Pineapple

March 7 – Meatless Tuesday Broccoli Salad, Eggplant Parmesan, Spaghetti, Garlic Bread

March 8 – Green Salad, Ham with Cherry Sauce, Scalloped Potatoes, Carrots, Roll, Peanut Blossom Cookie

March 9 – Pea Salad, Beef Stroganoff, Broccoli, Roll

March 10 – Caesar Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Peach Crisp

March 13 – Green Salad, Lasagna, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Rocky Road Candy

March 14 – Tomato Salad, Pork Roast, Oven Browned Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Roll

March 15 – Fruit Cup, Chicken Alfredo, Noodles, Peas, Roll, Carrot Cake

March 16 – Tomato and Cucumber Salad, Chili, Build your own Baked Potato, Roll

March 17 – Saint Patrick’s Day: Irish Jell-O, Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Irish Soda Bread, Lemon Lime Cheesecake Dessert

March 20 – Mandarin Oranges, Chicken Strips, Potato Crisps, Carrots, Roll, Chinese Chews

March 21 – Sliced Pears, Hard Shell Taco, Tater Tots, Pepper and Onion Mix

March 22 – Waldorf Salad, Baked Cod, Macaroni and Cheese, Broccoli, Roll, Apple Walnut Cake

March 23 – Apple Slices, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Roll

March 24 – Green Salad, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Garlic Bread, Oatmeal/Chocolate Chip Bar

March 27 – Green Salad, Southwest Chicken, Oven Fries, Roll, Chocolate Cupcake with Caramel Icing

March 28 – Sliced Apples, Sausage Spaghetti Medley, Beets, Garlic Bread

March 29 – Citrus Salad, Hamburger Steak and Gravy, Oven Browned Potatoes, Corn, Roll, Tapioca Pudding

March 30 – Green Salad, Breaded Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Broccoli, Roll

March 31 – Sliced Tomatoes, Chicken Salad on Croissant, Deviled Egg, Almond Pound Cake

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 a.m.

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

• The Book Store is open Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• These dates and times are subject to change dependent upon volunteer and staff availability.

• Please call 586-2421 to be sure before you come to the center to shop!

Travel with the Bozeman Senior Center  BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER TRAVEL DEPARTMENT 807 North Tracy• Bozeman, Mt. 59715 • 1-406-586-2421 • e-mail: 14judymorrill@gmail.com  Join the Bozeman Senior Center for $20 per year membership dues and you will get the Senior Center newsletter that will keep you up to date on all travel opportunities through the Center.

Travel These trips have room for you, so get signed up.

There are brochures for each of these trips in the travel kiosk in the lobby of the Bozeman Senior Center. Come in and see which ones you want to do. Fill out the attached registration form and leave it at the front desk for Judy. She will get them processed and sent to the travel company. Then, you will be all set for great travel experiences.

OZARKS TRIP: OCTOBER 11-18, 2023

The last day to sign up for this great new trip is March 15, 2023.

ALASKA: CALL OF THE WILD, AUGUST 12-18, 2023

There is still room on this great trip to enjoy the splendor of Alaska. Get your registrations in to Judy right away. Enjoy Anchorage, Denali National Park, Kenai Fjords National Park and Seward. One of the highlights of the trip: Glacier and Wildlife Cruise traveling through Kenai Fjords National Park.

AMERICA’S CANYONLANDS, SEPT. 14-21, 2023

A fun trip,  starting in Scottsdale, Arizona. Motorcoach to Sedona, then to the Grand Canyon for a two night stay. Enjoy Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. Last night in Las Vegas, before flying back to Bozeman.

NASHVILLE AND THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN HOLIDAY,   DECEMBER 7-14, 2023

Fly to Nashville for a very enjoyable winter getaway. Highlights include: Grand Ole Opry,    Historic RCA Studios, Country Music Hall of Fame, Gaylord Opryland Resort, Great Smoky  Mountains National Park, Dollywood and the beautiful Asheville Biltmore Estates all decorated for the holidays. This trip is filling up fast, so get your registration and deposits in to Judy.

INTERNATIONAL TRIPS:

SPAIN AND PORTUGAL: FEBRUARY,  2024.

Get your names on the interested list.

There may still be room for you. Brochures are now available.

SOUTH AFRICA AND VICTORIA FALLS: SEPT.,  2024. This trip is full. Get your name on the waitlist.

EXCITING NEW TRIP FOR 2024: NORMANDY, PARIS AND THE SEINE RIVER CRUISE, OCTOBER 8-18, 2024

This is a cruise on the Amadeus Diamond Cruise Lines.

Come to a slide presentation on Wednesday,  April 5 at 10:00 a.m. to learn more about it. Slides will also be shown on the Alaska trip and Canyonlands trip for this summer.

Travel is open to current members of the Bozeman Senior Center. Information on Day trips for this summer will be in the next newsletter.

March 1 – Green Salad, Chicken Ala King, Egg Noodles, Cake

March 3 – Green Salad, Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Brownie

March 8 – Green Salad, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Veggie, Garlic Bread, Cake

March 10 – Green Salad, Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Brownie

March 15 – Green Salad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cake

March 17 – Saint Patrick’s Day: Green Salad, Corned Beef and Cabbage, Brownie

March 22 – Green Salad, Sweet N Sour Chicken, Rice, Chow Mein, Cake

March 24 – Green Salad, Fried Cod, Tater Tots, Cole Slaw, Brownie

March 29 – Green Salad, Enchilada, Rice, Beans, Cake

March 31 – Green Salad, Pot Roast, Pot Roast Vegetables, Brownie

March 1 – Pea Salad, Meatballs, Noodles, Corn

March 2 – Cucumber Salad, Enchilada, Mixed Vegetables

March 7 – Fruit, French Dip, Mashed Potatoes

March 8 – Italian Salad, Chili Dog, Tater Tots

March 9 – Green Salad, Orange Chicken, Rice

March 14 – Green Salad, ham and Bean Soup, Peanut Butter Sandwich

March 15 – Cole Slaw, Cod, Fried Potatoes, Corn

March 16 – Corned Beef and Cabbage, Potatoes, Carrots

March 21 – Green Salad, Lasagna, Broccoli

March 22 – Jell-O, Ruben, French Fries

March 23 – Green Salad, Hamburger Stir Fry, Rice, Green Beans

March 28 – Green Salad, Ribs and Sauerkraut, Baked Potato, Green Beans

March 29 – Green Salad, Hamburger, Mac Salad, Chips

March 30 – Biscuits and Gravy, Hash Browns, Scrambled Eggs

Bozeman Senior Center Fitness Classes

ALL EXERCISE CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE FITNESS ROOM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LINE DANCING (Dining Room)

STRONG PEOPLE WITH CATHY (Tuesday, Thursday 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 (Monday, Wednesday 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 (Monday, Wednesday 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 1 WITH RINA (Monday, Wednesday at 10:35 a.m.) Pilates inspired. Gentle mat work and stretching.

*Core on the Floor 2 with Vicki (Monday, Wednesday at 10:35 a.m.) Pilates inspired. Gentle mat work and stretching.

*YOGA AND BALANCE WITH MELANIE SIMMERMAN (Monday, Wednesday at 1:00 p.m.)

Yoga is based on classic Hatha Yoga poses and is 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 at 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.

*BEGINNING LINE DANCING (Tuesday, Thursday 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

(Tuesday, Thursday 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 11:30a.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 (Thursday 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.

Activities at the Bozeman Senior Center

ACTIVITIES AT THE BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER: YOU 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

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, and cost is $20), 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

SPECIAL EVENTS

AARP Tax-Aide is providing free tax preparation services for STUDENTS, SINGLE TAXPAYERS, WORKING FAMILIES AND SENIOR CITIZENS.

AARP or Senior Center Membership is not required.

To make an appointment please contact: BOZEMAN SENIOR SOCIAL CENTER

(406) 586-2421

MARCH 1 – WEDNESDAY • 11:00 A.M.

HABITS OF HEALTHY PEOPLE

Happiness is a choice and a way of living that anyone can learn. Discover how you can find more joy in every part of your life. You’ll also learn tips for staying positive during life’s challenges.

MARCH 1 – WEDNESDAY • 12:30 P.M.

REVERSE MORTGAGE

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

Reverse Mortgages offer access to extra funds, and you can pay off a current mortgage or use the funds for: -Healthcare and prescription drug costs

-Home remodeling or repair

-Supplemental income for everyday living expenses

-Helping your children or grandchildren

-Estate and financial planning

-Long term care insurance

-Buying a new car or taking a vacation

-Peace of mind

MARCH 15 – WEDNESDAY • 1:00 P.M. TRAVEL ADVENTURE SLIDE SHOW “SCENES CLOSE TO HOME”

This show by Bob Remer will include movie clips of waterfalls, streams, herds of buffalo and mountain flowers.

Future monthly shows are being planned for April and May. The invitation is out to folks who have a slide show they would like to share. They should contact Bob Remer to schedule a date and arrange for facilities. Bob can be reached at 406-570-5020 or rremer321@hotmail.com.

MARCH 8 – WEDNESDAY • 1:00 – 3:00 P.M.

STRETCH LAB

MUST SIGN UP AT THE FRONT DESK

AT THE BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER

We exclusively provide one-on-one and small group assisted stretching services in an open concept, fun environment. Stretching, especially when done consistently and effectively by a trained professional, can help

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

MARCH 6 – MONDAY AT 1:00 – 3:30 P.M.

MARCH 7 – TUESDAY AT 9:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M.

MARCH 20 – MONDAY 1:00 – 3:30 P.M.

MARCH 20 – MONDAY 1:00 – 3:30 P.M.

MARCH 21 – TUESDAY 9:30 A.M. – 3:30 P.M.

MSU NURSING STUDENTS

The students are learning about health promotion and will be assessing & providing health education.

Please come to the center and meet with this wonderful group of students to help them with their education. This is a wonderful opportunity for the students to learn what you need in the medical world. More events may be scheduled. Be sure to read the newsletter