Prime February 2023

COMMUNITY THEATER

Woman “spreading [her] wings” with role in local production of “Cabaret”

By Jennifer Verzuh

Mary Orr started acting in elementary school when her eldest brother wrote scripts that she and her brother would perform in.

Since then, she’s steadily been involved with live theater from her time as a part of the

high school drama club to her current role at 69-years-old as a cast member in Verge Theater’s upcoming local production of the Berlin-set musical “Cabaret.”

“I have done community theater all my life, and this one is probably my winter project to keep me busy during the winter cold months,” Orr said.

Orr said she loves community theater because it welcomes everyone and allows for connection and camaraderie.

“I get to meet people that I wouldn’t meet any other way,” she said. “It’s kind of like the experience people have on a sports team. We all work together. We all support one

another, and it’s a great way to create community.”

In addition to acting, Orr has also volunteered with all of the theater groups in Bozeman, assisting with front of house duties and helping take tickets.

“I always get more out of it than I give,” she said.

Provided by Mary Orr

Mary Orr stands among her fellow “Angels in America” cast members. The play was previously produced in Bozeman.

Although Orr has performed in stage productions for decades, “Cabaret” poses a specific new challenge for her.

“I’ve never had a major role in a musical before,” she said. “This is my first one. I’m spreading my wings.”

As Fraulein Schneider, Orr will dance onstage and have two solos, which she is both “terrified and very excited” for.

“I think it’s important for people my age to keep growing, and get out of your comfort zone.”

The show’s director Nadia Mell said that Fraulein Schneider is the “emotional core” of the story.

“Structurally [she] is the protagonist of the show,” Mell said. “She has the ‘I Want’ song [a fixture of musicals in which the main character expresses their desires] that brings the audience in and sets the stakes.”

Mell previously worked with Orr on a recent local production of the play “Angels in America,” which she produced, and said collaborating with her on “Cabaret” has been “delightful.”

“We’re focusing on the story and storytelling, and Mary is an

incredible storyteller,” Mell said. “She really does bring a sort of poise and confidence to a lot of her dialogue. Everything that she’s brought to it I’ve said yes to.”

Orr said Verge Theatre is very open to new talent and seniors interested in performing in future productions should feel free to audition for future productions, but there’s also other ways to participate as a volunteer or crew member for those who don’t want to be onstage. The non-profit organization also offers a wide variety of classes and workshops for adults. More information on them can be found at https:// www.vergetheater.com.

“When I say there’s a place for everyone, there really is. There’s positions like being the prop master[...] or costuming or working front of house, so you don’t have to be a great actor or actress to get involved with the community theater scene.”

“Cabaret” will have performances throughout February at the Verge Theater, located within the Emerson Center for the Arts & Culture. Tickets can be purchased at https://vergetheater.square.site.

Provided by Mary Orr Mary Orr rehearses for her upcoming role in the musical “Cabaret.”

Living With Death

By Marjorie Smith OLLI at MSU member

Many years ago, during my halcyon days in San Francisco, I had a close friend named Liz who was, like me, an aspiring writer. We both regularly sent manuscripts and article queries to magazine editors, mainly in New York.

One day Liz made a confession. “Sometimes when I’m in a drugstore with a big magazine

section I thumb through all the current magazines to see if my by-line turns up,” she said.

“I do it even though I’ve never submitted anything to most of those editors.”

Writers need a certain amount of optimism that someone will want to read their words, but Liz may have carried optimism to an extreme.

I thought of Liz one day when

I was on my daily walk. I was passing Sunset Hills Cemetery,

and noticed an open back gate. My bizarre brain flashed a thought: “Maybe I should stroll in and see if my name is on any of the tombstones.”

It’s not that I’m usually in a macabre frame of mind. Still, I have suffered through the passing of several good friends in recent months. Although I know intellectually that the likelihood of people we care about dying increases as we age, I’m having trouble coming to terms with it

emotionally.

I’m not sure how to prepare myself for the loss of more dear ones or if I even want to do that much thinking about it. Still, there is one thing we all can do when the news of a death comes to us: we can try to communicate our care and concern to those most directly bereaved.

Showing up at a funeral or memorial service can be a very powerful statement of caring, demonstrating that the loss of

Marjorie Smith

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that person was important to us, and we took the time and trouble to be present. Traveling to the funerals of two of my favorite uncles, in Miles City and Oregon respectively, probably provided as much comfort to me as it did to my widowed aunts and cousins. It gave me the feeling that I had done something about the inevitable end of life. Words don’t seem so important when one can bring a warm hug to the bereaved.

There’s a temptation to reach for the phone, call the bereaved and ask, “What can I do?” But it’s difficult for some of us to ask for specific help at the best of times, and probably impossible when our world has been torn apart. If you can think of something the bereaved might need, do it. Traditionally, people show up with casseroles, knowing cooking is usually impossible when a loved one has just died. I heard about one woman who showed up at the door of her recently bereaved friend carrying a vacuum cleaner and promptly set to work.

But many times, we must convey our care in written words. Although we may do most of our communicating by email or via text on our smartphones, a handwritten message on paper conveys the most lasting comfort.

But what to say?

Letters of condolence are often

the most difficult of all messages to write. But, like a warm hug, a brief note may comfort the bereaved person just knowing you are thinking of them, or that you admired and respected their loved one.

Forty years ago, “Dear Abby” published a booklet called “How to Write Letters for All Occasions,” which included several pages of sample condolence letters. I know, I know, quoting “Dear Abby” in a column sponsored by a university-backed program like OLLI seems like analyzing the performances of Dolly Parton in a seminar on famous opera singers. But I have always felt a special connection to “Dear Abby.” I once worked for the editor at the San Francisco Chronicle, who first discovered Pauline Phillips (aka Abigail Van Buren) and launched her column in 1956. And besides, her advice (and that of her daughter, who has written the column for the past couple of decades) seems sensible.

Abby’s advice begins with a list of things not to say. Don’t write “It’s for the best,” or “it is a blessing.” That’s not how the bereaved person feels right now. “Avoid comparisons,” she writes. “Your past sorrows will not comfort your grieving friends.”

The columnist suggests that if the departed one was someone

you knew well, mentioning a specific memory, especially a humorous incident, will be appreciated. If you didn’t know the person who passed, express your deepest sympathy to the survivors.

One thing that has comforted me through my latest round of losses of friends and acquaintances is a passage I found in the novel that was the One Book, One Bozeman selection this past year: “Cold Millions” by Jess Walter.

“At my age, you don’t cry for the loss of old friends. You make a noise, ‘Ah,’ that is an expression of sorrow but also of contentment that your friend lived a good life. It is, I suppose, the sound too, of loneliness— here is yet another person I will never see again. After that comes the memories, and these swirl for days afterward.”

So lately when I send condolences, I try to let some of those memories swirl a bit before I begin my letter.

Considerations for retirees thinking of working part-time

Retirement is an opportunity to wave goodbye to the daily grind. Retirees may focus on rest and relaxation, and many make travel a major component of their lifestyle.

According to a 2022 Gallup poll, Americans expect to retire at an average age of 66, up from 62 in 2022. However, most do not hold out that long; the average actual retirement age is 61. Canada used to have a mandatory retirement age of 65, but that mandate was overturned in 2009. Today, the average retirement age for Canadians is 64.4 for men and 63.8 for women, according to Statistics Canada.

Upon retiring, many retirees discover that they sorely miss getting out of the house and being productive through some sort of employment. Others may find it necessary to supplement their retirement incomes. There are a few things to know about working during retirement, particularly if a person is collecting government benefits.

· According to the Social Security Administration, those falling under full retirement age for the entire year (which was raised to age 67 for those born in 1960 or later) will be subjected to an SSA deduction of $1 from your benefit payments for every $2 you earn above the annual limit. For 2022, that limit is $19,560. In the year you reach full retirement age, SSA deducts $1 in benefits for every $3 you earn above a different limit, but they only count earnings before the month you reach your full retirement age. For full retirement age reached in 2022 your limit on earnings for the months before full retirement age is $51,960. After full

retirement age, there is no limit on earnings.

· The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada reports that individuals between the ages of 60 and 65 who continue to work while receiving a Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) retirement benefit must still contribute to the CPP. Your CPP contributions will go toward postretirement benefits. These benefits increase your retirement income when you stop working. However, if you continue to work while getting a CPP retirement pension and are between the ages of 65 and 70 years old, you can choose not to make any more CPP contributions.

· Keep in mind that if you are on Medicare, extra income could potentially trigger surcharges for parts B and D. It’s beneficial to speak with a financial consultant to weigh the pros and cons of parttime work during retirement.

· Part-time work does not need to be daily work. Many retirees work according to how they feel. Some options include seasonal jobs, such as driving shuttles in national parks or working during the holidays in retail stores. Or you may use your expertise to consult or start a business.

· A number of people work parttime during retirement simply to get out of the house. Jobs that help you interact with a number of people can be beneficial, as socialization has been shown to benefit the mental health of seniors.

Working during retirement can supplement savings and provide structure that some retirees may be missing.

Bozeman Health Hillcrest Senior Living sits atop Burke Park/Peets Hill, giving our residents beautiful views of Bozeman and easy access to outdoor spaces and trails. Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center is also just down the street. Call today to schedule your tour and meet our team and residents. See why we call ourselves family here at Hillcrest Senior Living.

INDEPENDENT

Sansevieria

By Jan Cashman

We want our houseplants to be easy to care for. Even if we forget to water them or are traveling or don’t have fertilizer handy, we want

them to thrive. Peace lily (Spathiphylim) and Spider Plant (Chlorophytum) are two houseplants that fit that description. But there is no houseplant easier to keep in your home than the succulent Sansevieria (Dracaena

trifasciata).

Sansevieria is native to Africa, Madagascar and Southern Asia. There are 70 varieties. It is commonly known as Snake Plant because of its long leaves with tapered ends. Another

common name for Sansevieria is “Mother-in-Law’s Tongue” because the leaves are sharp, pointed and severe. (Why do mother-in-laws always get such a bad rap?)

Sansevieria make a good

houseplant because of their unique spiky and erect shape and the fact that they filter toxins from the air and produce oxygen. In fact, in NASA’s Clean Air Study, Sansevieria plants were one of the top performers.

CARE TEMPERATURE: Sansevieria grow in a variety of temperatures, 60 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit, but will not grow well in colder temperatures. As a tropical plant, it grows well outside in the far South.

LIGHT: Sansevieria survive in a variety of light, from low to bright but the leaves may burn in direct sunlight.

SOIL: Although snake plants are not fussy about most things, their roots can rot if they are kept too wet. Plant snake plants in soil mixed with perlite or sand to improve the drainage. Repot every few years with new soil to keep proper drainage.

WATERING: Don’t overwater— let the soil dry out between waterings.

FERTILIZING: Sansevieria doesn’t need a lot of fertilizer. Use a house plant analysis or slow-release fertilizer every month or two.

PROPAGATION: You can propagate snake plants three ways: in water, in well-drained soil or by division. For soil or water propagation, make a V cut in the bottom of the leaf to reduce the chance of rotting. The new plants that grow from

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

are relatively pest free and they clean the air in your home— the perfect houseplant.

Old Guys MUSIC

By Jim Drummond

One of the fellows shuffled woefully into the old guy waterhole this week with tearstained cheeks. He sat down, blew his nose, then rubbed his eyes with the back of his hand. We all looked at him with concern.

Somebody finally asked, “Is everything alright?”

The first gent responded, “I was listening to the radio on my way to the waterhole and the station played a sad country song. It’s the song about an old cowboy whose dog runs away and his well goes dry. His horse dies of colic so he can’t compete in the rodeo

anymore. Part way through the song his truck quits running, and his wife gets bitten by a snake while digging post holes. Then, a strap on his suspenders breaks, so he has to hold his trousers up with one hand while he walks to town to attend her funeral. At the end of the song he runs out of beer. It’s a sad song. I’m sorry for being teary-eyed, fellows.”

Somebody asked,”Who sings that song?”

The melancholic member of our group responded, “I can’t remember his name. He’s the country singer who wears a black

leather vest and tight blue jeans. He’s usually crowned in a silver cowboy hat with a buzzard feather in the band and sports a diamond earring in his left ear. He’s known for white cowboy boots made from albino possum leather. I’m fairly certain that he has a tattoo of an armadillo on his neck.”

We all nodded, but none of us could remember the country singer’s name either.

One of the old guys commented, “When those sad songs come along, I switch to another radio station. I prefer country music that’s more upbeat and I can sing

along. Give me a country song about riding a train, swinging an ax or roping a bear. I roll down my pickup window, stick an elbow outside, turn my cap around backwards and let loose at the top of my lungs. Would any of you fellows care to hear a few bars of ‘The Bull Riding Boogie?’”

We all shook our heads. Somebody at the end of the table chimed in, “I become wistful listening to country music, so I listen to Elton John or Stevie Wonder.”

Someone inquired, “What makes their music so special?”

The gent replied, “My mother forced me to take piano lessons when I was 10 years old. I quit playing when I was twelve. Their music helps me imagine what I could have become.”

Another fellow weighed in, “My mother made me play the tuba. It’s hard to find tuba songs on the radio.”

Somebody else added, “I can sympathize! I played the bassoon.”

One of the fellows down the table commented, “I played the air guitar when I was in high school. I’m still pretty good at it, so I listen to ‘70s rock and play along with the band. I can really immerse myself in the Stones, the Doobie’s or ZZ top.”

Someone inquired, “What’s an air guitar?”

Our friend responded, “It’s an imaginary guitar that you pretend to hold, and pretend to play. It’s actually quite enjoyable because you don’t need to know a thing about guitar playing, just guitar holding. That, and have an ability to hop around on one leg while singing into an imaginary microphone.”

The chap in our group with Scottish ancestry finally commented, “My favorite music is anything with bagpipes. I attend funerals just to listen to a good bagpipe performance. Sirius Radio recently announced that they’re introducing the bagpipe channel. I’m looking forward to putting my cap on backwards, sticking an elbow out my pickup window and shrieking along with ‘The Highland Laddie Shuffle.’ I can hardly wait.”

Someone parried the piper and admonished, “You should be extra cautious while driving and howling to bagpipe music!”

Scotty questioned, “Why is that?”

The first fellow responded, “You could put an aye out, or get kilt.”

Jim Drummond is a retired banker and Bozeman native.

Can You Reduce The Medicare Surcharge?

M. Kirby Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Before you turn 65, you’ll want to become familiar with Medicare’s rules and features. And if you’re a high earner, you’ll want to be especially aware of the Medicare premium surcharge — because, over time, it can add up to some significant dollars.

The premium surcharge — known as the income related monthly adjustment amount, or IRMAA — is assessed on premiums for Medicare Parts B and D, and generally is based on an individual’s modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) of two years ago. So, the IRMAA for 2023 would be based on one’s MAGI from 2021.

For someone who’s married and files taxes jointly, and whose MAGI for 2021 was $194,000 or less, the Part B premium for 2023 will be $164.90 per month, and the Part D premium will be whatever amount is charged by their Medicare plan. But if their 2021 MAGI was between $194,000 and $246,000, they’ll pay $230.80 (a surcharge of $65.90) for Part B and an additional $12.20 for Part D. And the IRMAA rises at different income levels, reaching a maximum of $560.50 (a surcharge of $395.60) for Part B and an additional $76.40 for Part D for a MAGI of $750,000 or more.

If you’re unprepared for the IRMAA, it can be an unpleasant surprise. So, if you’ve still got a few years until you enroll in Medicare, you may want to look for ways to control your MAGI and possibly

limit the surcharge.

Here are a few suggestions:

• Contribute to a Health Savings Ac count (HSA) – If you have access to a Health Savings Account (HSA), your contributions will reduce your taxable income, helping you on the IRMAA issue. Furthermore, any investment growth within your HSA is tax free, as are withdrawals for qualified medical expenses, which can include Medicare premiums, deductibles and copays.

• Contribute to a Roth IRA – Roth IRA withdrawals are tax free, provided you don’t start taking them until you’re 59½ and you’ve had your account at least five years. These tax-free withdrawals can enable you to avoid taking taxable withdrawals from other accounts, which may help you avoid an increase in your IRMAA.

• Consider a Roth IRA conversion – You could convert some, or perhaps all, the assets of a traditional IRA into a Roth IRA. But you’ll need to consider the impact of taxes — any deductible contributions to your traditional IRA and the earnings generated by these contributions will be fully taxable the year of the conversion, so you’ll want to have funds outside your IRA available to pay these taxes. Also, timing is important — to be on the safe side, you might want to complete the Roth conversion three or more years before you enroll in Medicare, so the conversion and the likely increase in your MAGI won’t increase the IRMAA.

• Manage your withdrawal rate – Taking large withdrawals from your retirement accounts can bump up your MAGI bracket and your IRMAA. So, as you near retirement, you’ll want to establish a sustainable withdrawal rate —

one that provides you the income you need but without going overboard.

While these moves could potentially help you control the Medicare surcharge, they still must make sense for your overall financial strategy. It’s obviously desirable to keep the surcharge as low as you can — but it’s even more important to take the steps necessary to reach your financial goals.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Edward Jones, Member SIPC

Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states and Washington, D.C., through Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., and in California, New Mexico

and Massachusetts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C.; Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C.; and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C. California Insurance License OC24309

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Meal Service in Senior Centers:

Belgrade

FEB. 1 - Salad, Eggs your way, Bacon, Hashbrowns, Fruit

FEB. 2 - Salad, Baked Ziti, Vegetables, Dessert

FEB. 3 - Salad, Jambalaya, Corn Bread, Fruit

FEB. 6 - Salad, Pork Fried Rice, Egg Rolls, Vegetables, Fruit

FEB. 7 - Salad, Turkey Tetrazzini, Pasta, Vegetables, Dessert

FEB. 8 - Salad, Pepper Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

FEB. 9 - Salad, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Vegetables, Dessert, Dinner Club:, Prime Rib

FEB. 10 - Salad, Beef Enchilada Casserole, Ric & Beans, Vegetables, Fruit

FEB. 13 - Salad, Chicken Cacciatore, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

FEB. 14 - Valentine’s Day - Tossed Green Salad, Pork Tenderloin, Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Chocolate Cream Pie

FEB. 15 - Birthday Lunch - Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit Birthday, Cake, Ice Cream

FEB. 16 - Salad, Chips & Salsa, Tamale Pie, Vegetables, Fruit

FEB. 17 - Cooking Class - Salad, Walleye Breaded Fillets, Tator Tots, Vegetables, Dessert

FEB. 20 - Salad, Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

FEB. 21 - Taco Salad, Dessert

FEB. 22 - Salad, Ruben Sandwich, Vegetables, Fruit

FEB. 23 - Breakfast Club - Salad, Chicken Stir Fry, Rice, Vegetables, Dessert

FEB. 24 - Salad, Spaghetti & Meatballs, Vegetables, Fruit

FEB. 27 - Salad, Chili Relleno Casserole, Black Beans, Vegetables, Fruit

FEB. 28 - Salad, Salmon, Mushroom Risotto, Vegetables, Dessert

THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED JAN. 2, 2023

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

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EXERCISE:

FULL BODY WORKOUT: 9 A.M. MONDAY & FRIDAY 9:30 A.M. TUESDAY & THURSDAY

LINE DANCING: 10:15 A.M. MONDAY

YOGA: 9:00 A.M. WEDNESDAY

ZUMBA: 1 P.M. WEDNESDAY

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:

PINOCHLE: 12:30 P.M. MONDAY 10 A.M. WEDNESDAY

UKULELE CLASS 10:45 A.M. TUESDAY

ART TOGETHER 12:45 P.M. TUESDAY

SING-ALONG 12:45 P.M. THURSDAY

NEEDLEAIRES: 9:30 A.M. FRIDAY

February 3: Fireside Book Club 1:00 p.m.

February 9: Dinner Club: Prime Rib Dinner

February 10: Computer Class 12:45 p.m.

February 14: Valentine’s Lunch

February 15: February Birthday Lunch/Blood Pressure Check 12 p.m.

February 17: Cooking Class: 1:00 p.m.

February 23: Breakfast Club 7:00-8:30 p.m.

February 25: Quilting Day Call for more information Call the center for current information 406-388-4711 Check

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Abe Lincoln Brownies

FEB. 22 – Ash Wednesday - Fresh Veggies, Tuna Melt, Potato Salad, Jello

FEB. 23 – Birthday Dinner - Lemon Parm Lettuce Salad, Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Broccoli w/ Cheese Sauce, Birthday Cake

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 – Green Salad, Cowboy Spaghetti, Cornbread, Cinnamon Rolls

Bozeman MENU

February 1 – Cottage Cheese and Fruit, Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Corn, Roll, Brownie

February 2 – Citrus Salad, Enchiladas, Brown Rice, Refried Beans

February 3 – Wear Red Day: 3 Bean Salad, Baked Cod, Potato Wedges, Cauliflower, Roll, Pumpkin Bar

February 6 – Green Salad, Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans, Roll, Applesauce Cake

February 7 – Jellied Citrus Salad, Porcupine Balls, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Peas, Roll

February 8 – Cottage Cheese and Pears, Shepherd Pie, Waxed Beans, Corn Bread, Blueberry Crisp

February 9 – Green Salad, Chicken Alfredo, Noodles, Buttered Carrots, Roll

February 10 – Super Bowl Tailgate Party: Potato Salad, Hamburger, Tater Tots, Baked Beans, Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich

February 13 – Coleslaw, Bar-B-Q Beef Sandwich, Relish Plate, Cake

February 14 – Valentine’s Day Lunch: Green Salad, Breaded Pork Chop, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Roll, Red Velvet Cake

February 15 – Mandarin Oranges, Beef Stroganoff, 3 Bean Salad, Roll, Spice Cake

February 16 – Cottage Cheese and Fruit, Hamburger Steak and Gravy, Oven Browned Potatoes, Roll

February 17 – President’s Day Lunch: Tomato Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Broccoli, Roll, Cherry Crisp

February 20 – Closed in Observance of President’s Day

February 21 – Fat Tuesday: Sliced Apples, Polish Sausage and Kraut, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Pea Salad, Roll, Dessert

February 22 – Green Salad, Sausage Spaghetti Medley, Waxed Beans, Garlic Toast, Sherbet

February 23 – Fruit Salad, Liver and Onions, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Roll

February 24 – Jell-O Salad, Swedish Meatballs, Rice, Peas, Roll, Ice Cream Sundae

February 27 – Caesar Salad, Beef Stew, Biscuit, Dessert

February 28 – Sliced Apples, Pork Roast, Baked Potato, Cucumber And Onion Salad, Roll

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.

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TRIP: SNOWCOACH

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INTO YELLOWSTONE PARK: MARCH 1 AND 2, 2023

Travel by motorcoach to West Yellowstone, Montana. Spend the night at the Holiday Inn on March 1st. Board the new, very spacious, with huge windows to see all you can see in the Park, at 8 a.m. on Thursday,  March 2nd. Spend the day in the Park.   Then come back to Bozeman on Thursday evening. Must be signed up and paid by Feb. 12th. Pick up a brochure at the Senior Center front desk. THE FOLLOWING TRIPS WITHIN THE UNITED STATES ARE AVAILABLE FOR YOU IN 2023: AMERICA’S CANYONLANDS: SEPTEMBER  2023

Fly to Phoenix, motorcoach to the Grand Canyon for a two day stay. Then on to Bryce Canyon, Monument Valley, and Zion National Parks. End the eight-day trip in Las Vegas before flying back to Bozeman.

ALASKA: CALL OF THE WILD, AUGUST 2023

Fly to Anchorage.   Deluxe Dome Railcar ride to Denali Park. Enjoy a Tundra Wilderness Tour, Travel to the Matanuska Vallely, enjoy a fun Glacier Wildlife Cruise through the Kenai Fjords National Park. Spend three nights in Seward, Alaska.

THE OZARKS, OCTOBER 2023

Fly to Little Rock,  Arkansas to begin an 8 day tour that includes a visit to Little Rock High School, Walmart Museum, Thorncrown Chapel, Dogwood Canyon, fantastic caverns and Branson, Missouri. N

ASHVILLE AND THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS HOLIDAY

Fly to Nashville. Stay at the Gaylord Opryland Resort,  enjoy  the Grand Ole Opry Land Show,  Historic RCA Studio B,  Country Music Hall of Fame,  Great Smoky Mountains National Park,  Dollywood aand Asheville Biltmore Estates all decorated for the holidays.

February 1 – Green Salad, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Chow Mein, Rice, Cake

February 3 – Green Salad, Fried Cod, Tater Tots, Slaw, Brownie

February 8 - Green Salad, Pot Roast, Pot Roast Vegetables, Cake

February 10 – Green Salad, Chicken Ala King, Egg Noodles, Brownie

February 15 – Green Salad, Ruben Sandwich, Mixed Vegetables, Tater Tots, Cake

February 17 – Green Salad, Enchilada, Rice, Beans, Brownie

February 22 – Green Salad, Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cake

February 24 – Green Salad, Pulled Pork, Beans, Mac ‘n Cheese, Brownie

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MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOOD

Bozeman Senior Center Fitness Classes

FITNESS CLASSES

ALL EXERCISE CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE FITNESS ROOM

WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LINE DANCING (Dining Room)

STRONG PEOPLE

(Tues, Thurs 1:00 p.m.)

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

STRENGTH TRAINING WITH VICKI (Mon, Wed 8:30 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 (Mon, Wed 9:30 a.m.)

This is a full hour’s workout. We do 35 minutes of cardio (which can vary in intensity depending on your own ability). After that we do 10 minutes of targeted weight lifting and 15 minutes of stretching. Come join this dynamic workout!

CORE ON THE FLOOR WITH RINA (Mon,Wed 10:35 a.m.)

Pilates inspired. Gentle mat work and stretching.

YOGA AND BALANCE WITH MELANIE SIMMERMAN

(Mon, Wed 1:00 p.m.)

Yoga is based on classic Hatha Yoga poses and appropriate for all levels. Focus is on physical, mental and spiritual balance as we practice poses that challenge and enhance posture and balance, strength and flexibility. Balance focuses on strength and flexibility to gain and improve good posture and balance.

CARDIO AND WEIGHTS WITH PRISCILLA (Friday, 9:00 a.m.)

Rapid-fire exercise using upper and lower body plus core for strength, balance and flexibility. For cardio-respiratory strength and endurance.

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING (Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.)

Beginning line dancing is a fun form of exercise with physical, mental, emotional and social benefits. Learn and practice common line dance steps. Then dance to a variety of music including rock, Latin, country and waltz. Beginners who have no prior dance experience of any kind are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early on their first day for some pre-instruction.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING (Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:45 to 11:30 a.m.) More complex and challenging dances will be

taught and danced. Experienced dancers are invited to participate in this class.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING (Friday at 10:00 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 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

Bozeman Senior Center will be closed on February 20th in observance of President’s Day Activities at the Bozeman Senior Center: You must be a member to attend:

MONDAY: 9:30 a.m. Wood Carvers, 1 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, 1 p.m. Hand & Foot Canasta

TUESDAY: 1 p.m. Bingo, 1 p.m. Cribbage

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

THURSDAY: 10 a.m. Fly Tying, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Foot Clinic (must make an appointment; cost is $20.00), 11 a.m. Scrabble, 1 p.m. Bingo, 1 p.m. Pinochle

FRIDAY: 12:45 p.m. Duplicate Bridge, 1:00 p.m. Rubber Bridge, 1:00 p.m. Find a Friend Circle

SPECIAL EVENTS; MUST BE A MEMBER TO ATTEND 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

February 1 – Wednesday 11:00 a.m.

Partner with your Doctor

Do you ever leave your doctor’s office feeling confused about what to do? Have you felt rushed or like no one has time to listen to what you have to say? Some doctors talk quickly and use big words you may not understand. Your appointment seems to fly by very quickly. By the time you get home, you’re wondering: What do I need to do next? Come to this presentation to find out how to feel better about these questions! Featuring Jill Zeren with Humana.

February 6 – Monday

11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

The Bozeman Senior Center will host AARP The Smart Driver Safety Program for Mature Divers

The course is open to drivers 50 years 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 and collision coverage upon completion of this course. The course costs $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Each participant should bring their drivers license and AARP Card (if a member) and either cash or a check to the class.

The Bozeman Senior Center is located at 807 N. Tracey in Bozeman. Participants can register by calling Bozeman Senior Center at 406-586-2421. Class space is limited, so register early. For more information call Jim at 406-224-8915

February 6 – Monday

1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

MSU nursing students

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

Please call the center at 406-586-2421 or come by the desk to sign up for this wonderful opportunity.

February 7 – Tuesday

9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

MSU nursing students

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

Please call the center at 406-586-2421 or come by the desk to sign up for this wonderful opportunity.

February 8 Wednesday

12:30 p.m. in the Dining Room

Trivia Hour Hosted by Highgate. We will bring dessert.

February 10 – Friday

12:45 p.m.

Join Dr. Wright, Ophthalmologist from Billings Clinic Bozeman for a presentation on eye health followed by a question-and-answer session!”

February 15 - Wednesday

1:00 p.m.

Travel Adventure Slide Show

The Travel Adventures slide shows which were popular before Covid-19, will resume. The subject for this show will be “Unusual Rural Mail Boxes’’ by Bob Remer. The show will be presented in the downstairs meeting room at the Bozeman Senior Center. Bob’s show features mailboxes from 20 states photographed over a period of nearly 40 years that includes mail boxes from the Bozeman area.

February 15 – Wednesday 2:00 p.m.

The Chronic Disease Prevention program Gallatin City-County Health Department offers a wide variety of free community programs. We offer programs that address type 2 diabetes prevention, hypertension control, cancer screening, asthma management, and tobacco cessation. We also host a variety of free exercise programs for the community including Walk with Ease and Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL). Come learn more about these free classes and resources, as well as talk to health department staff about the variety of other programs available at the health department.

February 16th – Thursday

10:30 am

Virtual Dementia Training.

The Virtual Dementia tour is a clinically proven and evidence based simulation that gives individuals a greater insight and understanding of dementia. This is a free service provided by Highgate Senior Living. Please plan on 15 minutes for the tour experience and then after the tour participants are given additional insight through discussion. One in five families are affected by dementia, and this is a great eye opening experience for anyone and everyone who loves someone with dementia. You must sign up at the Bozeman Senior Center by calling 406-586-2421.

February 20th – Monday 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

MSU nursing students

The students are learning about health promotion and will

be assessing & providing health education. Please call the center at 406-586-2421 or come by the desk to sign up for this wonderful opportunity.

February 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 call the center at 406-586-2421 or come by the desk to sign up for this wonderful opportunity.

February 22 - Wednesday

1:00 p.m.

Medicinal Offerings of the Cannabis Plant

Please join Emily with natrapeutics for a discussion on the Medicinal Offerings of the Cannabis Plant. She will discuss the difference between a “hemp” plant and a “marijuana” plant. You will also learn about the human endocannabinoid system, cannabinoids and terpenes. As well as how the plant offers relief of symptoms (arthritis, nausea, chronic pain, sleep, anxiety, etc) from cannabis without necessarily feeling the psychoactive component of the plant. She will also answer questions on the difference between a Medical Patient and a Recreational Customer in the state of Montana.

February 23 - Thursday

10:30 a.m.

Virtual Dementia Training.

The Virtual Dementia tour is a clinically proven and evidence based simulation that gives individuals a greater insight and understanding of dementia. This is a free service provided by Highgate Senior Living. Please plan on 15 minutes for the tour experience and then after the tour participants are given additional insight through discussion. 1 in 5 families are affected by dementia, this is a great eye opening experience for anyone and everyone who loves someone with dementia.

You must sign up at the Bozeman Senior Center. 406-5862421