Prime October 2015

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Contents:

AARP Smart Driver................................. 2 Bulking Up Bone Mass............................ 3 The Flavors of Fall................................. 4 Fire Fighting and Old Geezers............... 6 Less Common Plants for Fall Colors....... 8 Prime Awards Recap.............................. 9 Local Senior Centers & RSVP............... 10

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elgrade Senior Center will host The AARP Smart Driver Program Tuesday , Oct 6th, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM. This class will be held at Holiday Inn Express, 309 W Madison Ave, Belgrade. To register call Belgrade Senior Center at 388-4711.

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50 or older. The classroom course is designed for older drivers adjusting to the challenges of life changes. Montana Law requires auto insurance providers to offer a reduced rate for liability, personal injury or collision coverage upon successful completion of this course.

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Bulking Up Bone Mass

By Stevie Croisant

there are several places you can look for help in the Bozeman area, according to Vogel. Visit the Montana Arthritis Foundation, call a personal trainer or physical therapist, ask about the Ridge’s Silver Sneakers or Silver and Fit exercise classes or just start walking.

“Walking is the number one form of cardio,” Vogel said. It’s low-impact and can be done virtually anywhere.

Still, calling a personal trainer is always an option for those who aren’t comfortable with making their own fitness plan. Personal trainers like Vogel will look at your physical limitations, talk to you about your goals, write you a strength training plan and encourage you to join specific classes.

“Fitness can be fun,” Vogel said.

“It doesn’t have to hurt, and it doesn’t have to be complicated.”

Leah Vogel offers advice to a Ridge Member

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ones are continuously changing. New bones are made, and old bone is broken down. At a young age, your body makes new bone faster than it breaks down old bone, but around age 30, most people reach their peak bone mass.

After that, your body will continue to produce new bone, but you will lose more bone mass than you gain.

At an older age, medical conditions like osteoporosis, which causes the bones to become weak and brittle, can develop, especially if you aren’t taking the right steps to maintain your bone health.

According to Leah Vogel, a personal fitness trainer at the Ridge Athletic Club, it’s never too late to start start thinking about your bone health.

Post-menopausal women with petite frames are most susceptible to medical conditions like osteoporosis due to their smaller bone mass, said Vogel. However, by starting a routine of cardiovascular exercise and strength

training, you can start to increase (or at least maintain) your bone health.

Vogel recommends a low-impact cardiovascular exercise such as walking or the elliptical five times per week.

“Low-impact exercises help build bone density,” Vogel said.

“Your muscles need to pull on the bone to create that.”

Vogel also suggests strength training at least twice per week.

These exercises allow you to work your muscle in both direction (pushing and pulling).

If you already have osteoporosis or weak bones, Vogel said you should avoid exercises that curl your spine.

For example, if you are interested in doing crunches for an abdomen workout, try planks instead.

Other than exercise, Vogel said keeping your Body Mass Index (BMI) healthy is key. Your BMI can help you determine your muscle mass.

If maintaining your bone health is something that interests you,

Low-risk exercises for strength

Leg press Hamstring curl Chest press Seated row Strength training can be fun!

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By Stevie Croisant

all has always been a time for food celebration. Perhaps that’s why foods harvested in the fall have continued to be a seasonal staple instead of year round fare. Pumpkins, for instance, cannot be grown in a greenhouse and take up to 120 days after planting before they are ready to harvest, making them an autumn exclusive.

It just so happens that out of all the fall foods you can indulge in this month, pumpkins are one of the healthiest for you (as long as you aren’t just eating it as pie).

One cup of cooked, mashed pumpkin contains more than 200 percent of your recommended daily intake of Vitamin A. According to the National Institutes of Health, Vitamin A is essential in aiding vision, especially in dim light.

With three grams per serving and only 49 calories, pumpkin is a great

source of fiber than can keep you full for longer on far fewer calories than many other foods.

Research by the National Cancer Institute suggests that pumpkins, which naturally carry the antioxidant beta-carotene, play a role in cancer prevention.

That same antioxidant is also known for boosting the immune system.

Pumpkin can also keep you going longer at the gym. Think bananas have enough potassium to keep your electrolyte levels up after a workout?

Think again. Compared to a banana’s 422 milligrams of potassium, one cup of cooked pumpkin has 564 milligrams of potassium.

While it’s fun to have pumpkin in pies, beers, soups and raviolis, try giving this over looked fall delicacy a try for breakfast- the most important meal of the day.

Here are two recipes to get you started.

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3/4 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 cup cake flour (to balance out the density of the wheat) 2 tsp baking powder 3/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 3 Tbsp brown sugar 1 cup + 2 Tbsp almond milk 1 egg 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/2 cup slivered almonds Combine flours, baking powder, spices, and sugar in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add dry ingredients to wet and mix to just combine.

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Spoon ~1/2 cup batter onto skillet and use the back of a spoon to spread evenly. Cook ~ 2-3 minutes on the first side, until bubbles appear. Flip and cook additional 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.

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Pumpkin Almond Pancakes Serves 3 (Makes ~6 -4” pancakes)

Recipes and photos courtesy of Lindsay Kordick: from her blog: Eighty Twenty www.eat8020.com

Pumpkin Pie Overnight Oats Serves 4 1 cup steel cut oats 4 cups water 1/2 cup almond milk 1 cup canned pumpkin 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice 2 Tbsp maple syrup 2 Tbsp honey 1/4 cup sliced almonds Combine all ingredients into a crock pot and cook on LOW for 5 hours. Use your KEEP WARM setting (which mine switches to automatically) for the remainder of the night (so that you can get your full 7-8 hours).

Garnish with a sprinkle of brown sugar and additional sliced almonds, if desired.

Nutrition Info per 1 1/2 cup serving: 273 calories, 5.5 g fat, 8 g protein, 45 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber Note: Some crock pots LOW setting may run a little hotter than others (you know who you are). If this is you, here is your solution: place oat mixture into a soup pot or other heat-safe bowl. Fill up your crock pot halfway with water. Place the bowl into the water and cook your oats in this “hot water bath”. OR you can spray the sides of your crock pot with cooking spray and hope that this is enough for them not to stick.

Lindsay Kordick has been a registered dietician with Bozeman Deaconess Hospital for nearly four years. She is also an ACSM Health Fitness Specialist and writes a blog featuring recipes based on her 80/20 principle: eating wholesome, healthy meals 80 percent of the time and indulging a bit, 20 percent of the time.

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Fire Fighting and Old Geezers

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By Lois Stephens

Lois Stephens joins the Prime magazine team with personal experience of the aging process. She enjoys writing about her observations of becoming a member of the senior citizen age group. She lives and works in Virginia City.

grew up in a household where my father took the responsibility of volunteer firefighting very seriously. He attended every meeting possible and answered all the fire calls within his power to answer. We lived within blocks of the fire hall and when that siren began to scream, begging the volunteers to make haste to the fire hall, my dad dropped whatever he was doing and tore off on a dead run down the street towards the fire station.

Calls more often than not came in during the wee hours of the night, and I remember feeling very uneasy but also extremely proud of my father as the siren wailed, calling him to his volunteer duty. If the call came during the day, my dad would answer the summons if he could, as he worked at a business that appreciated the efforts of volunteer firemen and understood the important role these people played in the community.

When my dad could not respond during work hours, if the emergency still existed when the five o’clock whistle released him from his working duties, he would go directly to the scene before he even came home from work.

We lived in a small town so we did not see an inordinate amount of calls during the years I grew up in that community, but my dad’s commitment, sense of responsibility, and passion for his volunteer fire efforts made a lasting impression on me.

As a young adult, I wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps and volunteer my services as a firewoman. However, when I could claim young adult status, we all still rode pterodactyls to school and women really were not encouraged nor welcomed to join the volunteer fire company. At that time, men still considered firefighting a man’s job; women were expected to serve on library committees, sit demurely on the sidelines and cheer on their hero menfolk, or if we were deemed worthy, we were invited to make the coffee for the men.

My feelings on that state of affairs could most politically correctly be stated as thanks, but no thanks.

So, as time passed the dream of serving as a volunteer with the local fire company became lost in the hustle and bustle of everyday life. That is, until I moved to Virginia City at the ripe older age of

66. A colleague from work invited me to serve on the volunteer fire company board, and I gladly accepted, figuring that would provide me with the means to partially fulfill the life-long dream of emulating a much loved and respected father.

At my first meeting of the fire board, I discovered that not only could three quarters of the volunteer firefighters in Virginia City claim senior status of 60 years of age or older, but that as an older woman myself, I too could join the fire department. Another lady, Toni James, who fits into my same age bracket, has served as a volunteer firefighter for years, so not only could I join this band of volunteers, I had a fellow female firefighter to guide me and give me encouragement. As Toni told me, “Anyone in this volunteer fire company under the age of 60 is still on probation.” That made me smile.

When I enthusiastically relayed all this information to my husband, who will reach the age of 70 next month on Halloween, he decided to volunteer his services as well. So both of us began attending the Tuesday meetings to learn all we could about firefighting and emer-

gency response, earn some safety certification, and serve our community in ways we both could relate to and that suit our temperaments and personalities.

We quickly discovered that locals really appreciate their firefighters. Members of the community sign up to feed us, and each Tuesday one of those community members provides enough supper to feed the fifteen volunteers. We enjoy a delicious meal compliments of that particular community member, and then we receive training that arms us with the ability to fight fires, work at crash scenes, and to respond to any other conceivable emergency that may arise.

At our first meeting, other volunteers welcomed us warmly, and since the majority of them have lived through many decades and have their own balding pates and grizzled countenances, no one raised an eyebrow at our wrinkles and gray hair; they simply appreciated the extra hands we will provide. At the second meeting, we met the remainder of the volunteers. By the third meeting, we had available gear that fit issued to us. I have a coat, boots, helmet, and gloves, but no coveralls small enough to

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fit me; my husband has a helmet, coveralls, a coat, and gloves, but no boots that fit his rather large feet. Toni has ordered these items for us.

Gearing up in all this paraphernalia to face emergencies doesn’t prove as simple as pulling on a pair of jeans.

Fire resistant clothing by its very nature means it has several layers that prove thick and cumbersome. Sleeves and trousers don’t bend like ordinary clothing, so stuffing myself into fire retardant material takes a few more minutes than one might imagine.

This protective gear also weighs a lot more than street clothing. I figure by the time I wiggle into my fire gear I carry an additional fifty five pounds on my body. Add an oxygen tank onto that, plus all the tools and assorted extras one might need crammed into the pockets, and I guess I will end up carting around an additional sixty five pounds or so as I face an emergency.

Add on to this the fact that when fires occur in the summer time, we are looking at an already very hot outfit, plus we carry an additional sixty plus pounds on our person. I can see a few difficulties looming on the horizon. I have a feeling I might get just a tad overheated and dehydrated on occasion. However, I am prepared for that and when looking at the big picture, I accept this minor inconvenience.

I also discovered that the method of reaching the scene of the emergency has changed drastically in fifty years.

I remember watching the firetrucks of my youth leaving town with a snort and a billow of smoke exhaust, with a driver, another person sitting in the passenger seat, and the remainder of the volunteers clinging to the bars that ran the length of each side of the fire engine. The fire trucks of five decades ago usually transported up to fifteen firefighters at one time.

Time and safety issues have changed all that. The truck I rode on at our last meeting that transported us to the community park so we could practice using the hoses and learning about the pumps can legally carry only four of us at a time, and all four of us must be seated and belted in.

What a change from the fire trucks from my younger years.

I also discover to my chagrin that my place of work does not allow paid time off for firefighting. When I attend fires or other emergencies in the future, I will have to take vacation time if I wish to be paid for those service hours.

However, I will do that; this volunteer work means more to me than my current job at a place of work that does not appreciate the value its volunteer firefighters provide. Does this place of business realize that 82.4% of the firefighters in Montana are volunteers? In other words, our communities must

protect themselves through volunteer effort, and these communities and volunteers need all the assistance they can get.

I haven’t been with the fire department long enough to relate any interesting, amusing, unusual, or extraordinary stories that volunteer firefighting may provide, but I feel confident that time will come. What I do know is that I have been and continue to be impressed with the dedication these volunteers display when faced with emergencies of all sorts; their desire to give of their time, and their unhesitating willingness to put themselves into harm’s way in order to assist individuals and the community.

I look forward to the opportunity to serve with this band of dedicated volunteers and to assist in efforts to protect our community and its individual community members whenever required.

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Ohio Buckeye

Bergenia

Less Common Plants for Fall Color

By Jan Cashman

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love color, especially colorful leaves in the fall. The collection of reds, oranges and golds makes my favorite color combination. Before the whites and neutral colors of winter, in the fall, God gives us this colorful last hurrah!

Even though we are not living in New England or the Midwest, here in the Gallatin Valley, we have many plants with colorful fall leaves—natives like quaking aspen, red twig dogwood and roses and introduced landscape plants like cotoneaster, burning bush, birch and maples. The viburnum genus has many shrubs that do well here and have brilliant leaves in the fall, such as cranberry bush, nanny-berry, and Mohican viburnum. Some of the leaves of perennial flowers such as hardy geraniums and hostas turn brilliant shades of red, orange and yellow in the fall. Here are a few plants with colorful fall leaves that are not so commonly planted: 1. Ohio Buckeye (Aesculus glabra) is a tree that is obviously

not native to our area but does well here. This medium-sized tree grows slowly and has large yellow flowers in the spring and produces a “buckeye” nut-like fruit that is not edible. In the fall, Ohio buckeye’s leaves turn beautiful shades of yellow, orange and red.

2. Many of the spireas have bright leaves in the fall but Fritsch Spirea (Spiraea fritschiana), a small (2’ tall) shrub that is hardy as nails and grows well almost anywhere— sun or shade, is not so well-known but one of the best small spireas.

Its white flowers in midsummer against the dark green foliage are striking. Its fall leaf colors of yellows and oranges are spectacular.

3. Bergenia (Less often used common name ‘Pigsqueak, because of the sound it makes when rubbing a leaf between thumb and forefinger) is one of our staff’s favorite perennial flowers. It does well in the shade but can also take sun. In May, large clusters of pink flowers stick up above the leaves. When the weather turns cold, its large,

thick, glossy leaves turn reddishbronze. The plant is usually evergreen, keeping its leaves all winter.

4. Don’t forget that many of the popular ornamental grasses turn rich red or yellow colors in the fall.

Some species of Switch Grasses (Panicum) turn red, burgundy or bright yellow. The beautiful Shenandoah variety grows to three feet; its grass blades have some red color all summer but in the fall turn a deep burgundy.

Plant fall color---and enjoy!

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

Shenandoah Switch Grass

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The 1st Annual Prime Awards: A Night to Remember

By Stevie Croisant

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Award Winner Jeff Kaufman (2nd from left) poses with his family

August 27, the Bozeman Daily Chronicle hosted its inaugural Prime Awards 24 Over 64, which honored 25 recipients who have made a difference in the lives of others.

Approximately 200 people came to watch parents, grandparents, coworkers or spouses receive the Prime Award.

From engineers to caregivers to small business owners, the Prime Awards highlighted numerous accomplishments from well-deserving people in Gallatin, Park and Madison counties.

The banquet, which took place on

The Diamonds entertain gala guest

Thursday, Aug. 27, recognized each recipient and allowed them to speak about their accomplishments.

Thank you to all our award winners.

We were truly touched by your stories and are excited to continue this tradition for years to come.

If you know someone over the age of 64 who has made a difference for their community through their profession or volunteer work and is a mentor for others, please consider filling out a nomination form for our Second Annual Prime Awards to be held in August 2016. Please call Leslie McCleary at 406-582-2699 for more information.

Stevie Croisant (left) and emcee Cindy Sease (right), present award to Karen Vinton

Congratulations Again to our Winners!

Trudy Brence Tim Crawford Betty Cure Dorothy Eck Tom Egelhoff Mike Ewing Margrit Firehammer Bill Fraser Ruth Gouveia Eric Hastings Bea Horswill Mary Vant Hull Sharon Tudor Isler

Prime Award winner Tom Egelhoff answers a question from Cindy Sease

Darla Joyner Jeff Kaufman Dave Kumlein Alice Meister Judy Morrill Deb Neuman Donna Ohs Mary Peterson Dick Rodgers Jeff Safford Arnold Siegel Karen Vinton

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!! Fall Festival 2015: Friday & Saturday October 16 & 17. Come shop for household items, jewelry, winter clothing, Christmas decorations, plants, handmade wooden items, baked goods, gifts, antiques & much, much more!

Please bring in donations before October 1 so we have time to price and sort. Interested in volunteering? Call 586-2421.

On both Festival days from 11 - 1, enjoy a delicious lunch of Baked Ham/Macaroni & Cheese / Sandwiches / Soups.

Events ■ Fall Festival Raffle Tickets for

Sale at the Front Desk! Great prizes—$100 cash, Handmade quilt, $50-$150 gift certificates for Montana Ale Works, Bozeman Bistro and more! Ticket prices only 1 for $2 or 3 for $5. Drawing on October 17. Need not be present to win.

■ Dances with The Blue Spurs Band are back! Join us on Saturday, October 10 from 7pm-10pm.

Cost: $7.00. Next dance: New Year’s Eve! ■ Region Travel: South AmericaBrazil. Wednesday, October 7 at noon. Join us as we celebrate South America countries! Next up: Brazil!

Been there? Born there? Lunch on us if you answer ‘yes’ to either question!

■ Movie Afternoon: Tuesday, October 20 at 1:00pm. Come watch Woman in Gold, a remarkable true story. Maria Altmann, an elderly

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Jewish refugee, takes on the Austrian government with her inexperienced but plucky young lawyer to recover artwork she believes rightfully belongs to her family.

Join us! Popcorn provided.

■ Medicare 101, Medicare Basics Class on September 30 at 1 pm.

Learn about Medicare basics. Topics include Original Medicare, Part D Prescription Drug, Supplements & Medicare Advantage Plans, penalties, and how to compare plans. Presentation for educational purposes only. No plan-specific information shared. Call Bonnie McDunn with Z Agency Inc. 599.6902 with questions. No sign up necessary.

■ Introductory Arthritis Exercise Class (for people with arthritis, other limiting conditions). Starts Oct 20th at 2 pm. Meets 9 weeks covering basic exercises, range of motion and simple strength training techniques.

Each class includes warm up, cool down and relaxation time.

■ “The Spectaular Tetons” Slideshow by Bob Remer. Wednesday October 28 at 1pm. Bob & Jan Remer have hiked and photographed the Tetons & Jackson Hole for over 40 years. Bob will present photos of Jackson Hole, various mountain climbs, the Teton Crest Trail and video of Snake River rafting scenes.

■ Halloween Celebration! Friday October 30 at noon. Join us for lunch dressed in your best Halloween Costume. Prizes awarded! Please sign up in advance.

■ Pottery Class is back! Fridays 1pm-3pm. JK Moyles Pottery will provide an intro to pottery class on

Friday October 2 & 9 from 1pm3pm. The first session covers hand building & the second session covers glazing. The instructor provides 5 lbs of clay, all necessary tools, glazes, & 2 hrs of instruction/assistance.

Please call 586-2421 to sign-up.

■ The Hiking & Walking Programs have finished for the season! Thank you to Tim Linn & Lorraine Zentner for helping lead the groups. Thank you to everyone who participated!

■ Oktoberfest: Wednesday October 28 at noon. Come enjoy a delicious German meal and a special program about local microbreweries.

■ SNAP (food assistance) info on Wednesday October 28 from 10 am-1 pm. Dana Mitchell from HRDC will be here to answer questions about eligibility, applications, and more.

■ Driver Refresher Course: Wednesday, October 21 from 12:30pm-5:30pm.

Please call 586-2421 to sign-up. It is $15.00 for AARP members and $25.00 for non-AARP members.

Travel ■ Rose Bowl Parade Trip, Dec 29, 2015 – Jan 2, 2016. Direct flight to Los Angeles. New Year’s Gala and reserved seating for the Rose Bowl Parade. Lodging included: Hyatt Regency, Long Beach. Cost: $2419.00 per person, double occupancy. Full payment due Sept. 28th.

■ Mysteries of India: Notice Date Change: New Dates: Jan 28th – Feb 11, 2016. Cost: $5359.00 per person, double occupancy. Full payment due Nov. 10.

■ Croatia: April 16-27, 2016. Cost: $4159.00 per person, double occupan-

cy. Travel to a very picturesque area right on the Adriatic Sea. Spend time in Dubrovnik, Split, and Opatija to see medieval architecture, unique cultures, rolling hills, and stunning coastal scenery. Deposit: $510.00, due Oct. 9th.

■ Sunny Florida: Feb 18 – 25, 2016.

Enjoy warm weather while visiting Disney’s Epcot Center, Kennedy Space Center, Everglades National Park on an airboat ride, Fort Myers, Key West, and the Florida Keys. Cost: $2999.00 double occupancy includes airfare, lodging, and sightseeing.

■ Alaska, by Land: May 25 – June 6, 2016. Fly to Fairbanks, 10 days motorcoaching Alaska. Enjoy a Talkeetna jet boat ride, Grand Denali Lodge stay, wildlife, a scenic float trip on the Kenai River, 2 nights in Seward, a 2 mile long dog sled ride, and a tour of the Alaska Sea Life Center. Full itinerary at the front desk. Cost: $4529.00 per person, double occupancy.

■ New Trip: Discover Cuba. Eight day tour of the highlights of Havana and Varadero, Cuba. May 4 – 10, 2016. Cost: $4999.00 per person, double occupancy. Full itinerary at front desk.

■ Snake River Trip: June 2016. No definite date yet. Get your name on the interested list.

Bozeman Senior Center Travel Department Complete itineraries for each trip are available at the Senior Center front desk.

Services ■ Flu Shots: Tuesday October 6

from 7:30am-10am. Come to the senior center for your Flu Shot! Administered free with your Medicare card. No appointment needed.

■ Computer Assistance with Jack, Paul, Jay, & Molly. Please call 586-2421 for more information & to sign up.

■ Medical Equipment is available for those over the age of 50.

■ The Hearing Aid Institute of Bozeman offers free services Oct 14 11:30am1:30pm. Clean & check, adjustments, batteries, repairs, & wax check.

■ Foot Clinic by appointment.

Call 586-2421 (3rd and 4th Mondays each month).

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

■ Association for the Blind meets at the Senior Center 2nd Thursday at 1:30pm. Open to anyone who is visually impaired.

Support Services ■ Forgetters & Friends: Wednes-

day October 14 at 1pm.

■ Caregiver Support Group.

Meets at Spring Creek Inn 4th Thursday at noon. Call Spring Creek Inn 272-7509 for more info.

■ Widowers Support Group meets at the Senior Center 1st & 3rd Fridays at 10:30am.

■ Gallatin Valley Multiple Sclerosis Self Help: 3rd Wednesday Sept-May at 3:00pm. Call Gretchen, 624-6161 with questions.

Health and Exercise ■ Mondays and Fridays: 8:00am

Strength Training, 9:00am Gentle Aerobics, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 2:00 Arthritis Fitness.

■ Tuesdays: 9:15am Aerobics Combo, 10:15am Tai Chi, 11:30am Gen-

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tle Tai Chi, 12:30 Strong Women/ Men, 2:00 Arthritis Exercise.

■ Wednesdays: 8:00am Strength Training, 9:00 Gentle Aerobics, 10:00 Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 1:00pm Balance, 1:30pm Gentle Yoga.

■ Thursdays: 10:30am Yang Tai Chi, 11:30am Gentle Tai Chi, 12:30 Strength Training, 2:00 Arthritis Exercise ■ Fridays: 8:00am Strength Training, 9:00am Gentle Aerobics, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 2:00 Arthritis Fitness.

Social Activities ■ Bingo: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00pm.

■ Book Club: Tuesday October 20 at 10:30am. This month’s book: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt.

■ Bridge: Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:45pm.

■ Duplicate Bridge: Mondays, 12:30pm.

■ Creative Writing: Tuesdays, 10:00am.

■ Cribbage: Tuesdays, 1:00pm.

■ Duplicate Bridge – Mondays 12:30pm.

■ Oil Painting: Monday October 5 & 19 at 1pm.

■ Pinochle: 1st and 3rd Mondays 1pm.

Wednesdays 1pm. Thursdays 1pm.

■ Red Hat Ladies Luncheon: Please call front desk for more info.

■ Scrabble: Thursdays 9:30am.

■ Watercolor Painting: Wednesdays 9:30am.

■ Woodworker Shop open to members only 8:30am-4:00pm.

■ Wood Carvers: Mondays 9:30am.

Nutrition Services ■ Free Birthday Dinners celebrated Wednesdays only!

■ Meals served Monday - Friday at Noon.

Meals-On-Wheels delivered Monday - Friday to home bound.

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Menu

Mon – Fri at 12:00 Noon

Extras 1 - Salad, Chicken Strips, Roasted ■ Second Hand Rose Thrift Potatoes, Veggies, Cake

Store: 10am-2pm, Monday-Friday.

Bring donations of clothes, household items, books, games, crafts, & more to the senior center anytime between 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.

■ Interested in learning how to play Mah Jongg? We’ll be offering a class in late October for those interested in learning how to play this fun game. Please call to get your name on an interested list.

■ Interested in playing the card game Whist? Please call to get your name on an interested list.

■ Adult Coloring. That’s right!

Adult coloring has shown to enlighten creativity, provide comfort and reduce stress. Interested?

Please contact us, 586-2421.

VOLUNTEER

■ Meals-on-Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver meals in Bozeman. If you would like to volunteer, please call Sue, 586-2421.

■ Foot Clinic nurses! We are looking for current or retired nurses to help at our monthly foot clinic service! Spread the word!!! Please call 5862421 with questions.

■ Pancake Supper: We are looking for people to help with our monthly Pancake Supper. Please call 586-2421 if you are interested!

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- Cottage Cheese, Taco Salad Bar, Rice, Corn & Peppers, Cookie - Beets, Baked Cod, Rice, Stewed Tomatoes, Ice Cream - Coleslaw, Spaghetti, Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Peach Bars - Salad, Galinhada Stew, Cheese Sticks, Brigadeiros - Salad, Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Cookie - Veggies/Dip, Bacon & Cheese quiche, Blueberry Muffin,

Tomatoes, Cobbler 13 - Fruit, Swiss Steak, Mashed

Potatoes, Peas, Cake 14 - Applesauce, Pork Roast, Potato

Bake, Carrots, Pie 15 - Fruit, Baked Chicken

Macaroni & Cheese, Veggies 16 & 17 Fall Festival (11am-1pm)-

Baked Ham, Macaroni &

Cheese, Soups/Sandwiches 19 - Fruit, Chicken Parmesan,

Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Cookie 20 - Tomatoes, Hot Turkey Stuffing,

Green Beans, Ice Cream w/sauce 21 - Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed

Potatoes, Peas, Carrot Cake 22 - Salad, Chicken Pot Pie,

Tomatoes, Lemon Bars 23 - Broccoli Salad, Meatloaf,

Mashed Potatoes, Cauliflower 26 - Pineapple, Terriyaki Chicken

Stir Fry, Egg Rolls, Brownies 27 - Swedish Meatballs, Rice, Peas 28 - German Potato Salad, Brats,

Sauerkraut, Chips 29 - Fruit, Chicken Fried Steak,

Biscuits, Hashbrowns, Veggies 30 - Coleslaw, Monster Burger,

Finger Potatoes, Ice Cream

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Belgrade Senior Center 92 East Cameron Avenue • (406) 388-4711 www.belgradeseniorcenter.com Email: belgradesrcntr@bresnan.net Executive Director: Shannon Bondy EVENTS

■ Flu Shot Clinic – Thursday, October 8, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Peak Urgent Care of Belgrade will once again be hosting a flu shot clinic at the Belgrade Senior Center. Please bring your insurance card (Medicaid or Medicare) with you as Peak will submit these for you.

■ Fall Prevention Screening – Wednesday, October 16, 10:00 -12:00 a.m. – Free fall prevention screening will be available to those who are interested in learning about fall prevention factors and where you currently stand on an individual basis. Screening will be conducted by a physical therapist at the Belgrade Senior Center. Please call 388-4711 to sign up for this valuable information/screening.

Meals-on-Wheels Fundraiser – Saturday, October 24, 5:00 p.m.

– For the past 40 years, businesses and individuals have given back to our organization and many others by supporting and sponsoring events that better the community of Belgrade. This fall, the Belgrade Senior Center will be hosting the first annual Meals-on-Wheels fundraiser to help support homebound individuals not able to afford the suggested donation for daily meals. Thank you very much for considering our request for sponsorship. Please feel free to contact us at 388-4711 with any questions or comments you may have. We appreciate your time and interest and we look forward to talking with you.

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ACTIVITIES ■ NeedleAires: October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 – 1:00 p.m. - NeedleAires is a group that gets together once a week to work on various needle work crafts, such as needle point, crocheting, quilting and much more. Many of the projects that the ladies work on are donated to the senior center and sold in our gift shop.

■ Bingo: Weds 1:00 pm Bring $$’s and play Bingo to win more money.

Buy in is $1/card, which is split for the five games played; Blackout is $1/ card, winner takes all!

■ Spaghetti Dinner: Friday, October 9, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Bring your family to the Belgrade Senior Center on the 2nd Friday of each month for a spaghetti dinner complete with a salad, garlic bread and a dessert for only $6.00 a person. The spaghetti dinner is open to the public and walk-ins are always welcome.

■ Saturday, October 10th ONLY, 2:00-4:00 p.m. - Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month; play 3-cards per game and blackout the 12th game for one price of $20. Must be 18 years of age to play. Payout will be determined by the number of people playing BINGO. ■ Red Rockers Luncheon: Tuesday, October 13, 11:30 a.m. – Enjoy lunch and have fun with other gals each month during the Red Rockers luncheon. All new members are welcome. Call 388-4711 for more information or to sign up.

■ NFL Game Day: Wednesday, October 14, 12:00 Noon - Packers

or Patriots? It doesn’t make any difference to us….Wear your favorite NFL team gear and join in on game day!

■ BAKE SALE: Thursday, October 15, 9:00 a.m. – Come and purchase some homemade goodies. Choose from pies, bars, cookies, etc.

■ Shrimp/Fish Fry: Friday, October 16, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Open to the Public! No reservations required! Bring the family to the Belgrade Senior Center on the 3rd Friday of every month for the fish fry dinner. The meal includes your choice of shrimp or cod with a baked potato, coleslaw, jello salad, garlic bread and dessert for only $10.00/person.

■ Halloween Dinner & Costume Contest: Friday, October 30, 11:45 a.m. – Don’t procrastinate on planning your Halloween Costume, because the senior center is ready for some fun. Join the costume contest and participate in an apple-bobbing contest.

Education ■ Lifespan Respite: Tuesday, October 13, 11:30 a.m. – Katherine McBee will be hosting an informational program including a DVD about Lifespan respite.

■ Medicare Meetings for Annual Election Period: Mondays, October 19, November 2, 16 & 30, 12:45 p.m.

– Bonnie McDunn of Z Agency will be presenting information on the Medicare Advantage Plans available in Gallatin County for 2016. Topics include: Changes for 2016, How to Compare Plans, Medicare Basics and RX Coverage.

■ Essential Oils Workshop: Thursday, October 15, 10:00 a.m. – Essential oils are aromatic. Come and learn about different oils.

Menu Mon – Fri at 12:00 Noon

1 - Ground Beef Stroganoff,

Noodles 2 - Pork Chops, Hash browns,

Gravy 5 - Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed

Potatoes & Gravy 6 - BBQ Chicken, Baked Beans 7 - Chef Salad, Garlic Bread 8 - Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes &

Gravy 9 - Baked Cod, Baked Potato 12 Closed Columbus Day 13 - Chicken Tenders, Oven Fries 14 - Chili Dogs, Macaroni Salad 15 - Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes

& Gravy 16 - Oven Fried Chicken,

Macaroni & Cheese 19 - Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes/

Gravy 19 - Corned Beef, Cabbage, Red

Potatoes 20 - Fish Sandwich, Coleslaw 21 - French Bread Pizza 22 - Roast Turkey, Mashed

Potatoes & Gravy 23 - Clam Chowder, Egg Salad

Sandwich 26 - Taco Bar, Refried Beans 27 - French Dip Sandwich, Potato

Salad 28 - Baked Ham w/ Pineapple,

Potatoes Au Gratin 29 - Seafood Salad, Chicken Salad 31 - Pasta & Meatballs, Garlic

Bread Note: all meals include Salad, Dessert Bar, Roll & Drink

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Hollowtop Senior Citizens Broadway St., Pony, MT • 685-3323 or 685-3494

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Serving Harrison, Pony, Norris and surrounding areas Fee: $5 a year Meals: $3.50 members and $5 for guests Dinner served on Wednesdays all year long and on Mondays October – May Lending library and medical equipment

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

■ Fee: $10.00 a year ■ Meals: $3.50 over 60 years of age, $6 under 60 ■ Noon meal is served Tuesday and Thursday call Monday – Friday before 10:00 am to reserve a seat ■ Pinochle: Tues and Thursday after lunch Center Hall and kitchen are available for rental. Hall rental $50, kitchen and hall $75.

Cleaning deposit of $25 and key deposit $10. Call Susan for more details to reserve the space.

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

■ Fee: $10 for folks 50 years or older.

Applications are available at the Center.

■ Meals: $3.50 over 60 years of age, $6 under 60 Meals are served every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Reservations are required one day in advance.

Call 285.3235 and leave a message.

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

■ Extensive lending library of books, videos and jigsaw puzzles. Medical equipment such as walkers, shower seats, crutches, are also available. Call Jean Farnam for lending information.

ACTIVITIES ■ Sunday Games: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month from 1:00-5:00 pm – Scrabble, cards, etc.

■ Pinochle: Wednesdays at 1:00 pm ■ Bingo: Thursdays after lunch

■ Meals on Wheels: Delivered to the homebound ■ Blood Pressure: Free testing on the first Thursday of the month

Menu

1 - Spaghetti 6 - Chicken Enchiladas 7 - Pork Chops 8 - Beef and Broccoli Stir Fry 13 - Polish Sausage 14 - Roast Beef 15 - Turkey 20 - Beefy Biscuit Bake 21 - Taco Salad 22 - Tuna Casserole 27 - Asian Quinoa Meatballs 28 - Pork Roast 29 - Fried Chicken

14 I Prime October 2015

Park County Senior Center 206 South Main Street, Livingston, MT • 333-2276 www.parkcountyseniorcenter.com Executive Director: Heidi Barrett Open Monday - Friday 9-5 EVENTS ■ Sidesaddles & Geysers: Women’s Adventures in Early Yellowstone, Thurs, Nov 5th, 6:30pm Presented by M. Mark Miller of Humanities MT Speakers Bureau. FREE and Open to the Public.

■ Swingin’ Open House!: Thurs, Oct 22nd, 5:30-8:30pm -- Celebrate the completion of our lift chair and elevator upgrade projects! Live music by Swing Time Stoppers. Refreshments & snacks provided. FREE and Open to the Public.

■ Elder Financial Abuse & Fraud Presentation with FREE LUNCH: Wed, Oct 14th, 11am Learn how to protect you and your loved ones from scams & fraud. FREE and Open to the Public.

Call 222-7195 if you plan to have lunch.

HEALTH & EXERCISE ■ Nia Fitness: Tues 4-5pm & Sat 9-10am Combination of Dance and martial arts and healing arts. Wear comfortable clothing, plan to dance in bare feet!

Adults $6, children free. Information call Annie 579.5514. Open to the public.

■ Zumba Gold: Wednesdays 3-3:30 pm Easy-to-follow dance fitness program moving to a Latin-style music at your own pace. Free & open to public ■ Arthritis Exercise Class: Tuesdays 1:30 pm led by professional instructor, fee $3 per class ■ Tai Chi Series: Mondays & Thursdays, Aug 2nd – Aug 27, 6pm-8pm Considered a form of ‘stillness in movement. Seasoned instructor Leo Busch will begin a 4 week Tai Chi series Aug 3, $40 for 9 classes. Drop-ins $8. All ages welcome, wear comfortable clothing. Open to Public.

ACTIVITIES For full activities calendar visit our website ■ Bingo: Tuesdays at 7 pm Packages start at $5.

■ Hot Shot Pinochle: Tuesdays at 1 pm ■ Pinochle: Mon, Weds, Fri at 6:45 pm ■ Bridge: None till after Labor Day ■ Coloring (yes, Coloring!): Thursdays 1pm

SERVICES ■ Foot Clinic, Mon, Aug 3 & Weds, Aug 12th, 1-4pm Supervised by a registered nurse, clients receive foot care that includes checking for problems, skin conditioning and treatment of common foot ailments. Suggested donation $5 per foot. By appointment only, call Alta at 222-3281.

■ Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group, Thursday, Oct 22nd, 1-2pm Find support, information and fellowship led by a professional counselor. FREE ■ Meals on Wheels: M-F Delivery AND Noon Meal at the Center. $3.50 for seniors & $5.00 for non-Seniors.

Call 222-7195.

■ Angel Line Transportation: Low to no cost transportation for those who are unable or don’t want to drive. Call 222-4668 to set up a ride.

■ 24 Senior Living Apts: Must be over 62 yrs of age, able to live independently, non-smoker, and meet the low income requirements. Call the Center for more information.

■ The Mainstreeter: 2-floors of gently used and second hand items. Next to the Senior Center.

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RSVP

Southwest Montana

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

RSVP OF SOUTHWEST MONTANA UPDATES Ready to Rent Classes: HRDC Housing Department is offering a comprehensive curriculum for families and individuals who have rental barriers such as lack of or porr rental history, property upkeep, renter responsibilities, landlord/tenant communication and financial priorities. Call or email Kate at 585-4856 or readytorent@ thehrdc.org for more information.

Volunteer Opportunities Food and Nutrition: Did you know you may qualify for $192-$600/year in grocery and food assistance? Staff will be available on Tuesday, October 6th and Wednesday October 28th 10:00 am – 1:00pm. Bozeman Senior Center

– HRDC Senior Programs, Dana 600-6269. Learn more about this opportunity and volunteer to help others complete applications.

Senior Medicare Patrol: SMP empowers and assists Medicare beneficiaries, their families, and caregivers to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud, errors, and abuse through outreach, counseling, and education. For more information call Debi at 5875444 to learn more.

Three Forks Food Bank: Volunteer needed on Mondays and/or Thursday’s to help with administrative duties, including answer phones and questions, some paper and computer work. They will train.

Belgrade Meals on Wheels: Deliver meals M-F to seniors. Delivery times are before Noon Mon-

day – Friday. Become a regular volunteer or substitute.

Senior Groceries – Gallatin Valley Food Bank: Deliver commodities to seniors in their homes once a month. Deliveries in Belgrade are especially needed.

Bozeman Senior Center Foot Clinic: Retired or nearly retired nurses are urgently needed! Just 2 days a month either 4 or 8 hour shifts.

HRDC: Receptionist needed to help during the lunch hour and during some staff meetings and training. Main duties include answering a multi line and phone and help with walk in clients.

Please call Debi at RSVP today at 587-5444 for more information on these and other opportunities or to learn more about becoming an RSVP volunteer. It’s fast, free and fun.

RSVP of Park County Volunteer Opportunities: Food and Nutrition: Did you know you may qualify for $192.00 to $600.00 a year in grocery and food assistance. Call Mary at HRDC 333-2537 or 333-2883.

Fix-It- Brigade: Needs volunteers of all ages and skill levels to help with small home repairs such as mending a fence, cleaning up a yard, or something as simple as changing light bulbs. You will be helping seniors or veterans for a 2 hour or less task on your time schedule.

Loaves and Fishes: Has a need for volunteers who can prepare the dinner meal on Wednesdays nights. Help feed the hungry and test out your recipes.

Stafford Animal Shelter: Needs kindhearted people to socialize with the cats and kittens and walk the dogs. Come share your love with an affectionate and joyful animal.

RSVP Handcrafters: Meet once a week on Thursdays 1-2PM making new friends as you work on crocheted or knitted caps and scarves so every child at Head Start can be warm this winter. We are also making gifts for the prenatal classes and baby hats and afghan’s for the Hospital’s newborns. Sewers needed to make simple pillowcases for our soldiers overseas.

RSVP: Has many events including mailings and fundraising events that require volunteers. Your unique skills and interests are needed, without making a long-term commitment, in a variety of on-going and special one-time events.

Current RSVP Volunteers: are encouraged to turn in your hours each month: your contribution to the community is greatly appreciated.

RSVP Handcrafters: Meet once a week making new friends as you work on crocheted and knitted caps and scarves so every child at Head Start can be warm this winter.

We are also making gifts for the prenatal classes and baby hats and afghan’s for the Hospital’s newborns.

Come join in as we visit, laugh and work on Thursdays from 1 to 2 PM at the Senior Center.

Contact Deb Downs, RSVP Program Coordinator 111 So. 2nd St. Livingston, MT 59047 Phone (406) 222-2281 Email:debdowns@ rsvpmt.org

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