Prime October 2023

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SPOOKY, fall events to look out for this October

By Jennifer Verzuh

Halloween just isn’t for the children (or grandchildren). While staying at home giving out candy to trickor-treaters is always an option, it’s far from the only one this holiday season. Bozeman and the surrounding areas offer. Whether dressing up in full costume or not, check out all the ways to celebrate below from concerts to adults-only parties.

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Bozeman Maze owners Ezra

Cuelho and Tell Rothing are back for the fall season with a new 5,000 bale maze for visitors to lose themselves in. The fun doesn’t stop there though, with hay rides, courtyard games, a mini-train and a bungee trampoline to enjoy, as well as pumpkins available to purchase. The Bozeman Maze will be running on Wednesday and Fridays through Sundays all October, and tickets are $13 for adults.

OCT. 13

Dancin’ Daisy will present a local

Hallowween-themed burlesque show that will offer “something for everyone’s spooky fantasy,” the event description promises. Falling on Friday the 13th, the 18+ event at the Rialto will feature acts from performers Miss Hell, Loosey D’Lish, Ghoulish Gals and more. Tickets can be purchased online and start at $45.

OCT. 14

The Museum of the Rockies is bringing back their annual and self-described “grossest” Halloween party this month.

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Halloween Party invites folks of all ages to visit scientists positioned at “gross stations” across the museum to observe experiments, make holiday crafts and touch the creepy critters on display. The experience is included in museum admission/ membership.

OCT. 23-24

This traveling show combines circus theatrics and performances with spooky thrills. The Circus Monster Mash will be coming through Bozeman at the Gallatin

County Fairgrounds for two days, with an array of acrobats, clowns, jugglers and more. Tickets are $15 for adults.

OCT. 28

There’s certainly no shortage of family-friendly fall parties and events in October. Chico Hot Springs is catering towards a different audience however with their adults-only Halloween party. On Saturday the resort will celebrate with live music from the 5-piece group Brickhouse Band in their saloon.

The Courtship of the Imperial Sovereign Court of the State of Montana, a non-profit LGBTQIA+ organization, is celebrating Halloween with a drag show. Local performers will “showcase themselves in the most ghoulish ways,” according to the group’s social media. The specialty themed show will take place at the Eagles Club. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online.

OCT. 31

The Bozeman Lodge will be showing Halloween themed movies and hosting events (including Halloween mini golf) throughout the month of October for their residents They’ll be going all out though

on Halloween itself with an itinerary that includes a lunch costume party, themed trivia and trick-or-treating on Oct. 31.

Musical performances are also underway. The local Grateful Dead tribute band Dead Sky will be performing at the ELM in Bozeman on Oct. 31. “A proper Halloween show, patrons are highly encouraged to wear their best costume,” the Logjam

Presents website said. Tickets are available now starting at $25, and and can be purchased online or at the ELM’s box office.

GOING FROM K TO GRAY

By Bobbi Geise

OLLI at MSU member and director

During my first month on the job I received the following email: “I can’t wait to tell my son you are MY camp

counselor!

Welcome!”

And so, my new journey began.

I ran camps in the valley for nearly ten years, and later, camps for families across Montana. I have always

enjoyed watching children’s faces light up as they romp through

nature, discovering signs of animals, identifying insects and marveling over nature’s

creations. Young explorers are eager to learn and often do not realize they are “learning.” There were no tests, grades or homework. They are just learning for the pure joy of it. How could life get any better than that?

Turn the clock forward, and

Once you stop learning, you start dying.

Bobbi J Geise

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute “OLLI” at MSU http://www.montana.edu/olli/

Tele: 406-994-6550

MSU Academic Technology and Outreach

128 Barnard Hall • P O Box 173860

Montana State University

Bozeman, MT 59717-3860

I now share my days with big kids, who are equally as engaged and curious, but filled with life experiences. It is refreshing and inspiring to be around a group of individuals as excited to learn about sometimes similarly obscure topics as my squealing campers were almost 30 years ago. Today, my “students” are retirees, learning for the pure joy of it. There are no tests, grades or homework.

I have gone full circle, as have our members at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University (OLLI at MSU). All of our OLLI members have gone to school to some degree. A majority have attended college, and some taught in higher education. Now these curious retirees are back in the classroom learning about the latest in genetics, recounting American history, identifying medicinal plants, touring a local ranch or tapping toes to a presentation on Broadway musicals.

The topics to choose from each semester are as diverse as their interests. More than 50 member volunteers work in committees to identify the semester’s topics and reach out to prospective instructors and presenters to create a blend of offerings. I like to remind our members that the OLLI at MSU programs are created by and for OLLI members. Much like MSU’s

motto, this is “your” OLLI. Unlike deciding on (another) major in college, OLLI members are free to pick and choose programs that work for their interests and schedule. Retired police officers sit shoulder-to-shoulder with retired diplomats, homemakers, investors, professors and ranchers. A shared interest in the topic at hand and a desire to keep their minds active and engaged bring these folks together.

Henry Ford said, “Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at 20 or 80. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.”

The phrase “life is short” transitions from cliché to a new reality in the latter half of life. OLLI members embrace the cognitive and physical value and benefits of lifelong learning, social connections and staying active. In doing so, they inherently fight back against the hands of time. Our choices and experiences are critical in determining the way we live and the way we age.

Albert Einstein said, “Once you stop learning, you start dying.” I may have gone from K to gray, but keeping up with these motivated and curious lifelong learners will keep me young!

EXERCISE AND AGING:

How to work out safely after 50

Metro Creative Connection

In an ideal world, people young and old exercise each day. But as men and women age, finding time to work out is not so easy.

Commitments to work and family often take precedence over daily exercise. As a result, many people 50 and over might not have exercised regularly or at all in many years. But as children grow up or even move out, people facing down their golden years are often compelled to get back in the gym. That’s a wise decision that can increase a person’s chances of being healthy and happy in retirement. But before beginning a new exercise regimen, men and women over 50 should take heed of the following safety tips to ensure their efforts are not derailed by accident or injury.

· Speak with your physician. The National Institute on Aging notes that even people with chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes or arthritis can be physically active. However, anyone with such a condition and even those who don’t fall into those categories should consult with their physicians and receive a full physical before exercising. Such a consultation and checkup can shed light on any unknown issues, and physicians can offer advice on how to safely manage any problems that may arise.

· Begin with low-intensity exercises. Even if you feel great and have maintained a healthy weight, don’t push yourself too hard at the start. Your body needs time to adjust to physical activity, so choose low-intensity exercises like walking and light strength training so your muscles, tendons and ligaments can adjust. Initially, exercise every other day so your body has ample time to recover between workouts.

· Choose the right places to exercise outdoors. Exercising

outside provides the best of both worlds for many people, providing a chance to get healthy all while enjoying the great outdoors. When exercising outdoors, choose areas that are not remote and where others can see you and offer help if you suffer an injury or have an accident. Boardwalks, public parks and outdoor gyms are safer places to work out than wooded areas or other places well off the beaten path.

· Stay hydrated. The NIA notes

that many people lose their sense of thirst as they age. But just because you aren’t thirsty does not mean you don’t need water, especially while exercising. Water regulates body temperature and lubricates the joints, thereby decreasing your risk of injury during exercise.

Exercising after 50 can help people live healthy well into retirement. But caution must be exercised when aging men and women return to exercise after a long break.

The link between physical activity and mortality risk in older adults

Metro Creative Connection

A2022 study led by researchers at the National Cancer Institute found that recreational pursuits that incorporate physical activity, including walking, swimming and playing tennis, may lower older adults’ risk of death from any cause. That includes cardiovascular disease and cancer, which the World Health Organization notes are two of the leading causes of death across the globe. Running, cycling, swimming, other aerobic exercise, racquet sports, golf, and walking for exercise encompassed the seven different exercise and recreational activities

researchers examined as part of the study, which utilized data from more than 272,000 adults between the ages of 59 and 82. The researchers found that achieving the recommended weekly amount of physical activity through any combination of these activities was associated with a 13 percent lower risk of death from any cause compared to people who did not participate in such activities. Though all activities were associated with lower risks of death, racquet sports seemingly provided the most bang for seniors’ proverbial bucks, as those activities were associated with a 16 percent lower risk of death.

By Jan Cashman

It is late August in the Gallatin Valley and, just look around you, it’s still green here! Many other parts of the state have had a very hot summer or are too dry. According to my husband, Jerry, we are the envy of other parts of the state. This summer has had the best weather of almost any we can remember. And this almostperfect weather has made our plants—trees, shrubs, perennial flowers, grow well and look green, healthy and beautiful.

Agreed, last winter’s weather wasn’t great. Lots of snow, and a couple of extreme cold snaps, and many of our trees, evergreens, shrubs and even some perennial flowers suffered. April was colder than normal, so many plants were slow to come out of dormancy. Then May was warmer than normal and dry. Plants burst from dormancy. Thank goodness June was cool and wet. We needed the rain and plants, newly planted and those that were planted years ago, flourished.

Many landscape plants grow well here. But in a summer like this, where weather conditions are ideal, many of these plants have grown exceptionally well. One of the earlier perennial flowers to bloom here is Bleeding Heart. The flowers on our Bleeding Heart were so big and pretty that our ten-year-old grandson got close to them and said “Now I can see why they call it ’bleeding heart’.“

Lilacs are not just my favorite,

but everyone’s. This year lilacs around town were wonderfully fragrant and bloomed prolifically.

Do you know it is possible to have lilacs blooming in your yard for over a month if you choose varieties with various bloom-times? The early lilacs like Pocahontas are first to bloom.

Then come the common and French varieties. Then the ‘late’ lilacs—one of our favorites is the semi-dwarf Minuet we have planted south of our deck.

(Minuets grows to 6 to 8 feet in height.) Even later are the hardy and adaptable Canadian Preston hybrids which have a slightly different leaf and flower shape than other lilacs. Japanese tree lilacs, commonly planted around Bozeman, are the last of the lilacs to bloom with fragrant white blooms that last for a long time.

Peony is no doubt one of the best perennial flowers that grows

here. This year the peonies here were spectacular. You can’t beat peony’s hardiness, fragrance, and disease and pest resistance. And, like lilacs, you can choose different peonies that will bloom over a long time, from mid-June through the whole month of July--early blooming, mid-season, and late blooming. A couple of our favorite varieties are Red Charm, an early dark red with huge flowers, Festiva Maxima, an old-fashioned mid-season white, and Sarah Bernhardt, a lovely late pink..

Echinacea (purple coneflower) is one of my favorite perennial flowers; it is showy in my garden. A variety of new colors of Echinacea have been developed-rosy-reds, golds and yellows and shades of orange. This midsummer bloomer with daisylike flowers has a long bloom time and does well in our climate.

Hydrangea is a summerblooming shrub that is especially showy around town this year.

The white Annabelle Hydrangea arborescens seem to do the best.

Russian sage (Perovskia) is Jerry’s favorite at this time of the summer. Russian sage has all the qualities we like in a perennial flower—tall with blue flowers for a long time in the summer, drought tolerant and easy to grow. The Russian sage planted in the median on North Seventh Avenue are spectacular!

The Linden trees in flower around town were also beautiful this year. And the many other trees, shrubs and perennials in and around Bozeman have made this an enjoyable summer to behold!

Old Guy HOUSING

By Jim Drummond

One of the fellows trudged into the old guy waterhole this week with a crestfallen expression. As he sat down to join the group, he hung his head and sighed. After a few moments of silence he commented, “It appears that I am going to have to find a new place to live. The city is considering a ban on shortterm rentals. That means I have to go.”

Someone said, “I thought that you lived in a retirement home.”

The downtrodden gent responded, “I do, but the new rules define a short term rental as anything with less than 90 days of continuous occupancy. The fellow who runs the program for the city checked the demographics of our retirement home and found that the average occupancy is 89 days. He discovered that old guys move here to be close to their grandkids. The fellows soon begin to stuff themselves with bacon and cheese omelets at the breakfast buffet, then salami and crackers at the 4 p.m. happy

hour. The city fellow also found that the old guys, on average, eat 3 slices of banana cream pie for dessert after supper. At 89 days, just like clockwork, the old fellows tip over from corroded arteries. The carcass is carted away in a black limo and the kids come with a U-haul to clean out the refrigerator and dump the underwear drawer. Based upon those demographics, my retirement home is considered a short term rental. We all have to move out by the first of the month or fill out a form promising to survive longer than

90 days. “

A fellow down the table inquired, “When all of you get kicked out, who’s going to take your place?”

The doleful fellow responded, “Marge, the woman who runs the place, says that it’s going to be converted to a work from home space. Marge doesn’t really manage our retirement home, but she’s lived there five years so she’s convinced that she’s in charge. The real manager acknowledges that Marge is the boss and lets her do all his dirty

work. Marge says that when it’s converted to living space for people who won’t return to the office, it will only be a place to sleep. During the day they will be at the gym, skiing, fishing or hanging out in a coffee shop. Keep in mind, that’s just Marge’s opinion and everyone is too afraid of Marge to disagree.”

Somebody at the end of the table commented, “It’s becoming obvious that we’re experiencing a shortage of retirement housing. Old guys will continue moving to town whether or not they have a place to live, so the city will have to loosen zoning restrictions and build more retirement homes. It’s only fair that we get to live near our grandkids.”

Another fellow postulated, “Maybe we need more AMU’s.”

Somebody questioned, “What’s an AMU?”

The first gent responded, “That’s an Accessory Mother-inLaw Unit.”

The fellow at the end of the table added, “I put an AMU above the garage. It really helped after my mother-in-law moved to town. Before I added an AMU she had her bed along the wall in our bedroom. She snores like a banshee and her stomach makes cataclysmic burbling noises. I couldn’t get any sleep.”

Someone across the table asked,

“Why didn’t you move her bed out of your bedroom so that you could sleep better?”

The first fellow responded, “I did, but then she just curled up at the end of our bed and slept on the floor. When we finally built an AMU, I tricked her into going there one night then quickly locked her in. She howled and scratched at the door for a few hours but finally settled down. I believe that she’s finally resigned herself to living in our AMU, so I plan to repair the door later this week.”

Somebody queried the fellow being ejected from the retirement home, “So, where do you plan to live?”

The vagabond responded, “I saw this coming a few months ago so I bought a big fifth wheel trailer and a heavy duty truck. I plan to travel coast to coast and live in RV parks. I’ll put a barbecue grill out front, throw some carpet on the grass, and lock my bicycle to the bumper. Most RV parks have a happy hour at 4:00 p.m. with salami and crackers, so it will be just like my retirement home. I plan to contribute some banana cream pies to the happy hour, and the other campers will think that I’m a swell fellow. I’ll start my new adventure when I receive a final heave-ho from the retirement home.”

A fellow at the end of the table inquired, “You’re used to privacy at your retirement home. How do you plan to keep other campers from crowding you in the RV parks?”

Our friend responded, “I’ve already thought that through and don’t expect anyone to park anywhere near my trailer.”

Someone inquired, “What’s your solution?”

The gent responded, “I’ll leave

my bagpipes, in full view, on a camp chair in front of my camper.”

Jim Drummond is a retired banker and Bozeman native.

Bozeman Belgrade Livingston

Don’t Leave Your IRA To The IRS

If you’ve invested in an IRA for many decades, it may well turn into a key source of income for your retirement. Still, you might not deplete your IRA in your life time, especially if you also have a pension or a 401(k) and other investment income.

So, if your IRA still has sizable assets after your passing, it would likely end up in your estate plan. If you leave your IRA to grown children or other family members, could they be hit with a big tax bill?

Here’s a little background: Up until the Secure Act of 2019, those who inherited traditional IRAs could extend their required withdrawals over their lifetimes, which stretched out the annual taxes due on these withdrawals. But the Secure Act changed the provisions for non-spouse beneficiaries who inherited an IRA after 2019, meaning that beneficiaries ofinherited IRAs had only 10 years (beginning the year after death) to withdraw the entire balance. For some beneficiaries, this could potentially create a tax burden. (Inheritors of Roth IRAs are also required to follow the 10-year distribution rule but are not subject to income taxes on account earn ings if the Roth IRA’s five-year holding period has been met).

However, not all beneficiaries were affected by the new rules. Spouses can stretch their inherited IRA distributions over

their lifetimes and exceptions exist for certain non-spouse beneficiaries. Minor children of the IRA owner (until the age of majority), chronically ill or disabled individuals, and beneficiaries who are no more than 10 years younger than the IRA owner may opt to stretch their distributions.

The new 10-year requirement applies to IRAs inherited on or after Jan. 1, 2020. But due to confusion over changes to required minimum distribution (RMD) rules for some beneficiaries of inherited IRAs, the IRS waive penalties for individuals who failed to take RMDs in 2021 and 2022 and extended the RMD penalty waiver for 2023.

Although these rulings give beneficiaries — those not eligible for the exemptions listed above — more time to plan, they will eventually need to start taking RMDs, which could affect their tax situations. To help protect your heirs, consider these suggestions:

• Using permanent life insurance. A properly structured permanent life insurance policy could help you replace the assets your family might lose to the taxes resulting from an inherited IRA. You might even consider naming a charity as the beneficiary of an IRA, rather than your family members. The charity would receive the IRA proceeds tax free, and the life insurance could then provide tax-free benefits to your heirs.

• Leaving taxable investment accounts to your heirs. Apart from your tax deferred IRA, you may own other, fully taxable accounts containing investments such as stocks or bonds. Typically,

these investments receive what’s known as a “step-up” in their cost basis once they are inherited. This means your heirs will essentially inherit all the gains your investments earned by the time of your passing — but they won’t be taxed on these gains if they sell the assets immediately. This type of sale could help offset the taxes your heirs will incur from the inherited IRA.

The tax and investment issues surrounding inherited IRAs can be complex, so consult with your tax and financial advisors

before making any moves. And, as with many areas relating to inheritances, the sooner you start planning, the better.

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.

Nathan M. Kirby Edward Jones Financial Advisor

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 a.m. the day before! Menu subject to change without notice!

OCT. 2- Fruit Salad, Eggs your way, Sauage Link, Hash Browns, Fruit, MOW: Breakfast Casserole

OCT. 3 - Salad, Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert

OCT. 4 - Salad, Sweet & Sour Pork, Stir Fry Vegetables, Rice, Fruit

OCT. 5 - Salad, Ruben Sandwich, Vegetables, Desser

OCT. 6 - Salad, Cheeseburger Macaroni, Vegetables, Fruit

OCT. 9 - Salad, Chicken Cacciatore, Egg Noodles, Vegetables, Fruit

OCT. 10 - Salad, Salisbury Steak, Rice, Vegetables, Dessert

OCT. 11 - Salad, Irish Pork Loin, Colcannon Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

OCT. 12 - Salad, Butternut Squash & Sausage Casserole, Vegetables, Dessert

OCT. 13 - Salad, Chicken Pesto, Bow Tie Pasta, Vegetables, Fruit

OCT. 16 - Salad, Chili Relleno Casserole, Refired Beans, Fruit

OCT. 17 - Salad, Lasagna, Vegetables, Dessert

OCT. 18 - BIRTHDAY LUNCH - Salad, Pot Roast, Vegetables, Cake & Ice Cream

OCT. 19 - Salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert

OCT. 20 - Salad Bar, Ham & Bean Soup, Corn Bread, Fruit - OCTOBERFEST

OCT. 23 - Salad, Beef Stroganoff, Vegetables, Fruit

OCT. 24 - Salad Bar, Tomato Soup, Cheese Bread, Dessert

OCT. 25 - Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

OCT. 26 - BREAKFAST CLUB - Salad, Chicken Strips, Vegetables, Dessert

OCT. 27 - Salad, Mushroom Swiss Burger Oven Fries, Vegetables, Fruit

OCT. 30 - Salad, Clam Chowder, Chedder Biscuits Vegetables, Fruit

OCT. 31 - DRESS UP PARTY! - Salad Bar, Pizza, Apple Crips, Ice Cream -

TRICK OR TREAT STREET

Meals on Wheels Delivery: Monday – Friday. Call to find out how to qualify for this program. Center meals: Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m. - Call before 10:00 a.m. to sign up

Manhattan Senior Center MENU

102 East Main St., Manhattan, MT • (406) 284-6501

OCT. 3 – Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich, French Fries, Italian Pasta Salad, Molasses Cookie

OCT. 4 – Ham & Pea Salad, Potato Soup, 1/2 Roast Beef Sandwich, Peach Cobbler

OCT. 5 – Veggie Stix w/Dip, Pizza Casserole, Orzo Pasta Salad, Cream Cheese Brownie

OCT. 10 – 3 Bean Goulash (ham, onions, tomatoes, peppers & mac) Green Beans, Pudding

OCT. 11 – Cottage Cheese & Peaches, Pancakes & Sausage, Caramel Donut

OCT. 12 – Broccoli Salad, Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Veggie, Frosted Sugar Cookie

October 6, 2023: Fireside Book Club 1 p.m.

October 9, 2023: Advisory Board Meeting – Belgrade City Council Room 10 a.m.

October 12, 2023: Flu Shot Clinic 12 to 2 p.m.

October 18, 2023: October Birthday Lunch/Blood Pressure Check 12 p.m.

October 20, 2023: Oktoberfest – Call for more info and to sign up

October 21, 2023: Quilting Day Call for more information

October 26, 2023: Breakfast Club 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Check our website for updated information.

OCT. 17 – Chicken Fajitas, Refried Beans, Chips & Salsa, Pineapple Cupcake

OCT. 18 – Ramen Salad, Ham Split Pea Soup, 1/2 Turkey & Cheese Sandwich, Snickerdoodle

OCT. 19 – Cucumber Tomato Salad, Pork Sauerkraut & Dumplings, Veggie, Apple Crisp

OCT. 24 – Pickled Beets, Cowboy Spaghetti, Cornbread, Veggie, Pound Cake

OCT. 25 – Fresh Fruit, Eggs Benedict, Hashbrown Casserole, Boston Donut

OCT. 26 – BIRTHDAY - Shrimp Dinner, 1/2 Baked Potato, Green Salad, Cake

OCT. 30 – Spooky Veggies & dip, Mummy Dogs, Potato Salad, Ghost Fruit Skewers

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).

October 2 – Green Salad, Pumpkin Pasta with Prosciutto, Parmesan Peas, Garlic Bread, Dessert

October 3 – Coleslaw, Ruben Sandwich, Carrots, French Fries

October 4 – Green Salad, Shepherds Pie, Mixed Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Sour Cream Apple Square

October 5 – Oktoberfest, German Green Salad, German Sausage with Sauerkraut, German Potato Salad, Pretzel with Beer Cheese, Apple Strudel

October 6 – Salad, Pork Chops with Apple Sauce, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Chocolate Cream Pie

October 9 – Closed for Columbus/Indigenous Peoples’ Day

October 10 – Fruit, Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwich, Tomato Soup, Moist Lemon Cake

October 11- Cucumber & Tomato Salad, Fish and Chips, Mashed Peas, Garlic Bread

October 12 – Kale Caesar Salad, Bison Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Carrots, Garlic Bread, Cookie and Cream Parfait

October 13 – Fruit, Sausage, Mushroom Pizza, Pepper & Onions, Garlic Bread

October 16 – Bean Salad, Baked Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Cheesy Broccoli, Bread Stick, Peach Betty

October 17 – Fruit Salad, Biscuits and Sausage Gravy, Creamed Spinach

October 18 – Green Salad, Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Buttered Corn, Garlic Bread, Brownie

October 19 – Tomato Salad, Seafood Bisque, Mixed Vegetables, Baguette

October 20 – Coleslaw, Taco Salad, Pico, Refried Beans, Jello with Fruit and Cream

October 23 – Fruit, Chicken Gnocchi Soup, Side Salad, Bread Stick

October 24 – Green Salad, Sausage Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Yellow Cake with Caramel Icing

October 25 – Asian Slaw, Chicken Chow Mein, Veggies, Egg Roll

October 26 – Green Salad, Loaded Baked Potatoes, Steamed Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Pudding or Cheese Pie Cups

October 27 – Peas Salad, Eggs, Waffles, Bacon

October 30 – Fruit Salad, Beef Chili, Corn, Garlic Bread, Funday Banana Rocky Road Candy

October 31 – Halloween, Green Salad, Monster Burger, Fixins, French Fries, Caramel -Drizzled Apple Slices

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.

West Yellowstone Senior Center

October 4 – Green Salad, Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Tater Tots, Cake

October 6 – Green Salad, Pot Roast, Pot Roast Vegetables, Biscuit, Soup, Brownie

October 11 – Green Salad, Enchiladas, Mexican Rice, Refried Beans, Cake

October 13 – Green Salad, Pot Pie, Biscuit, Soup, Brownie

October 18 – Green Salad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Mini Corn On the Cob, Cake

October 20 – Green Salad, Chicken Alfredo, Italian Blend Vegetables, Garlic Toast, Soup, Brownie

October 25 – Green Salad, Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Vegetables, Garlic Toast, Cake

October 27 – Green Salad, Lasagna, Chefs Blend Vegetables, Garlic Toast, Soup, Brownie

• The Bozeman Senior Center will be closed Oct. 9 in observance of Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day.

• Board meeting is held on the third Friday of each month at 10 a.m.

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

• The Bookstore is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• The Christmas Store will open Oct. 23 from 10 a.m.

to- 2 p.m. Monday through Friday until Dec. 15.

• Second Hand Rose accepts donations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 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 shop or bring donations!

• Special events are planned for the month of October. Please look at your newsletter. You must be a member to attend these events.

BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER TRAVEL DEPARTMENT

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

Office Hours:  Mondays and Wednesdays,  10:00 to noon.

What better way to travel throughout the United States and to many exciting foreign destinations as well, than to travel with the Bozeman Senior Center. It’s a great way to make new friends and possibly new traveling partners as well. And for many of you, to travel with old friends you have known and enjoyed for years.Trips are open to current paid-up members of the Bozeman Senior Center.

The following trips are full: Spain and Portugal in February and South Africa in October.

There are three upcoming trips with available room. Stop by the Bozeman Senior Center lobby and pick up brochures from the travel kiosk. If individuals decide they would like to go on any trips,  they should fill out the registration form attached to the brochure.  Leave it at the front desk and ask them to put it in Judy’s mail box. She will get your registrations.

WASHINGTON, D.C., CHERRY BLOSSOMS, APRIL, 2024

This six day trip will take you to Washington, D.C., lodging at the Gaylord National Resort for five nights.   Some of the highlights include: White House Visitors Center,  the Smithsonian, a Cherry blossom cruise,  Twilight Illumination Tour, Ford’s Theater and Annapolis Naval Academy.

SPOTLIGHT ON NEW YORK CITY, JULY, 2024

Spend 4 nights at the Sheraton New York in Times Square. Highlights of the trip include: two Broadway shows, Greenwich Village, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

NORMANDY, PARIS AND THE SEINE RIVER CRUISE, OCTOBER, 2024

This 9-day trip will first fly visitors to Paris, where they will board the Amadeus Diamond Ship for a 7 n-ight cruise. The ship’s capacity is 140 passengers. Highlights of the tour include: going to the village of Van Gogh, Monet’s Home and Gardens and an all day tour of Historic Normandy. At the end of the cruise, travelers will enjoy a fun Paris City tour.  Guests will choose their cabin category for a very enjoyable cruise,which includes all meals on board the ship.

NEW TRIP ANNOUNCEMENT:

CANADIAN ROCKIES ABOARD THE ROCKY MOUNTAINEER TRAIN, 2024. There isn’t much time to get passengers signed up, and trip deposits must be submitted by Nov. 10. Travelers will fly to Vancouver, sightsee in Stanley Park, ride the Mountaineer train during the day and stay in motels at night.   The Trip goes from Vancouver to Banff, and then to Calgary for the flight home. Guests will also spend one night at Lake Louise. Pick up a brochure from the Senior Center travel kiosk. Get your registrations in to Judy right away. These are your travel choices for 2024. Get signed up soon as the trips fill very fast. Call or stop by the Center Monday or Wednesday from 10 a.m. to noon, and staff will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

October 3 – Cucumber Salad, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Rice, Mixed Vegetables

October 4 – Coleslaw, Cod, Baked Potato, Cauliflower

October 5 – Green Salad, Spaghetti, Cream Peas, Garlic Bread

October 10 – Veggie Salad, Meatballs, Noodles, Fruit

October 11 – Italian Salad, Roast Beef, Potatoes, Carrots

October 12 – Green Salad, Ham and Scalloped Potatoes

October 17 – Vegetable Salad, Meatballs, Noodles, Fruit

October 18 – Green Salad, Crescent Roll, Taco Bake, Refried Beans, Pickled Beets

October 19 – Sweet Potato Salad, Turkey, Dressing, Cranberries

October 24 – Cottage Cheese, Finger Steak, Jell-O Fruit

October 25 – Green Salad, Fried Chicken, Potato Salad, Baked Beans

October 26 – Green Salad, Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Buttered Corn

October 31 – Green Salad, Goulash, Peas

Bozeman Senior Center Fitness Classes

ALL EXERCISE CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE FITNESS ROOM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LINE DANCING (Dining Room) and CORE CLASSES (downstairs meeting room)

STRONG PEOPLE (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 (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS AT 8:30 A.M. AND 10:30 A.M.; CIRCUIT STRENGTH IS ONLY OFFERED ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS)

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.

POWER CORE (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 9:30 A.M.)

A more challenging core workout for about 45 minutes. Focus is on all core muscles which helps with activities of daily living including balance. Lots of floor work is involved.

STRENGTH CIRCUIT TRAINING (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 10:35 A.M.)

Similar to Strength Training but with a circuit format where participants will move from station to station to focus on different moves for different muscle

groups.

POWER YOGA (TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 8:30 A.M.)

Slow Yoga Flow with modifications for those who will need to modify.

AEROBICS (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.

BALANCE (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 1 P.M.) Balance class focuses on strength and flexibility to gain and improve good posture and balance.

YOGA (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 1:35 P.M.)

This course 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.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING (TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 10 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 preinstruction.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING (TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 10:45 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M.)

More complex and challenging dances will be taught and danced. Experienced dancers are invited to participate in this class.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING (FRIDAY AT 10 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.

ENLIGHTENMENT TAI CHI FORM (TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 11 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.

THERE WILL BE NO LINE DANCING OCTOBER 17TH, 19TH, 20TH