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April 2017

50+ Hockey Is Just What the Doctor Ordered P. 2 How Sweet it is: Natural Sugars Are Best P. 6

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50+ Hockey Is Just What the Doctor Ordered..................2 Tree Diversity: A Look at 7 Underplanted Trees..............5 Flatlander Vs. Mountain Woman......................................6 Shape Up for Spring........................................................7 How Sweet It Is: Natural Sugars Are Best......................... 8 Listings.........................................................................10

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50+ Hockey Is Just What the Doctor Ordered

By Lisa Reuter

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you’re looking for something to do this weekend, check out what Dr. Ken Younger has been up to.

Plenty of Bozeman residents know Younger as an expert local ophthalmologist who practiced with Dr. Everett Lensink and the team at Medical Eye Specialists for 38 years before retiring in 2013.

But across Montana, the larger West and Midwest and even one little town in Saskatchewan, Canada, he’s better recognized as the longtime director and now co-director, with Jay Henderson, of the Montana Senior Olympics Hockey Tournament, taking place at Gallatin County Fairgrounds today through Sunday.

More than 250 athletes ages 50 and over are in town to compete in the 18-team tournament in three divisions: the age 50+ NHL Division, featuring some former college, junior and even pro players; the 50+ AHL Division, all amateurs; and the 60+ Original Six Division, where players are in their 60s and 70s.

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“You’ll see a surprisingly good level of hockey,” “People put out the word that they need help Younger promised. “Most of the guys have been with this thing or that, and people show up. playing for years. Even though they play a little Last year, the Gallatin Ice Foundation raised slower and sometimes the finesse isn’t there, more than $200,000 at their fundraising gala. the magic is there. By and large the skill level is Besides all the hockey teams, the group now quite good.” includes figure skaters, a curling club, public The Montana Senior Olympics Hockey skating. It’s an unbelievable organization.”

Tournament is in its 19th year. The first competition, held in Helena, hosted four teams.

ETERNAL HOPE The next year the event moved to Bozeman, Competitive hockey isn’t most older athand Younger organized it and the next 13. letes’ first choice for a sport to play to stay in “Then I finally asked for help, and Jay very shape. Younger, who is 72 and playing with an willingly stepped up. I do a lot of emailing and 8-month-old artificial hip, knows this. calling and sending out rules. He does a lot of “You can’t stay young forever, but you can be organizing and scheduling. And Joe Grooms immature for a really long time,” he offered. helps out organizing all of our travel to out-of- “When you’re playing in a tournament with town tournaments. He’s a great hockey player players who are over 50 and 60, there’s plenty in the over-60 group.” of guys bringing with them artificial knees, coronary artery stents, chemotherapy and artificial BAHA CREDIT hips. But the guys played before and they want This year’s 18 teams is the largest number to play again, so they do.” yet, made possible with the addition of the It’s a great sport for a good cardio workout, Ressler Motors Ice Rink to the Haynes Paviland a smooth-action sport compared to tennis ion at the fairgrounds. “Before that we could and other impact sports, he said. Older players only field 12 teams. We didn’t have enough ice make adaptations, and sometimes need to lower for more,” he said. their expectations too. “I rely heavily on what I He credits the Bozeman Amateur Hockey call ‘collision avoidance.’”

Association with the hefty fundraising and Younger, who moved to Bozeman in 1975 to volunteer effort behind the new rink. “I’ve been go into ophthalmology practice with Lensink, involved in a lot of volunteer organizations. grew up in Indianapolis. “Not a hotbed of This is the best, hardest working organization hockey,” he said. “I played a lot of basketball. ever,” he said.

Catch Senior Olympics Action This Weekend The Montana Senior Olympics Hockey Tournament runs March 31-April 2 at the Haynes Pavilion and Ressler Motors Ice Rink at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds.

There are six teams in each of the three divisions, which are broken down by age and skill level: The most experienced 50+ NHL Division, the 50+ AHL Division and the 60+ Original Six Division. Teams come from Bozeman, Missoula, Billings, Helena and Great Falls; Wyoming; Salt Lake City; Boise and Ketchum, Idaho; Bemidji, Minn.; and Carrot River, Saskatchewan.

On Friday, play begins at 3:30 p.m., with final games starting at 7:45 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday, play begins at 7 a.m., with final games starting at 5 and 5:30 p.m. On Sunday, games start at 7 a.m., with championship games beginning at 10:45 and 11:15 a.m. and noon. Play periods last 17 minutes, with 2 minutes between.

Admission is free. “We’re eager to have people come,” co-director Ken Younger said.

Dr. Ken Younger recommends hockey as a perfect workout: It provides great cardio action and is easy on joints if you’ve had knees or hips replaced.

Younger plays pickup hockey at Haynes Pavilion regularly, usually 3-on-3 hockey. He and a fellow players combined ages add up to 147, he noted.

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“But somehow I liked hockey. Forever I owned a stick and a puck and if there was a chance to play on a pond, I would.” His first skates were a used pair of women’s figure skates.

He continued to play pond hockey as an adult, often with his son, Joe. “One day, Joe asked me, did I know there were boards and organized hockey in Bogert Park, and I didn’t.” He checked it out and took up competitive hockey at age 50.

“It’s an infectiously fun game,” he said.

“It’s a team game, so you have to understand the strategy in team play. And it’s very much an individual game. You have to have some kind of speed, agility and coordination. It combines all those things and it’s fun. I see people outside jogging when it’s 5 degrees below zero and I say, ‘Gee, man, you

could be in here playing hockey. It’s a lot more fun way to stay in shape.”

He frequently plays pickup hockey at lunchtime at Haynes Pavilion, and he’s playing this year with a local team called the Vipers. “They’re a really good bunch.”

Later this year, he hopes to make a repeat appearance at the Snoopy World Senior Hockey Tournament in Santa Rosa, Calif., first organized by Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz. When Younger played there two years ago, his team won the age 70+ division.

“Each time I play, I leave the ice with the attitude that next time I’ll be faster, smoother and quicker with the hands. So far, that hasn’t worked out too well, but that’s the attitude. It’s eternal hope. Just like fishing.”

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TREE DIVERSITY: A LOOK AT 7 UNDERPLANTED TREES By Jan Cashman

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iversity is defined as the state of having different forms and types.

There is good reason for diversity in the trees we plant in our yards, boulevards and public areas in Bozeman. If one variety is planted exclusively and then an insect or disease afflicts that variety, our yards and boulevards could end up with no trees at all.

Already, diseases and insects have done just that.

Dutch elm disease wiped out most of the elms, the common boulevard tree in the Midwest, in the 1970s. A few years ago, mountain pine beetle decimated lodgepole pines in the forests of western Montana and other states. Then, this beetle infiltrated city forests and killed Scotch and other pines in our yards and parks.

Now, emerald ash borer threatens our ash trees, particularly the green ash, Bozeman’s most commonly planted boulevard tree.

The Asian insect was accidentally introduced to the Eastern United States in the 1990s. So far this insect, decimating to all species of ash trees, has advanced as far west as Minnesota and Colorado. It may one day reach Montana. Then we will know that planting so many green ash in Bozeman was too much of a good thing. That would be unfortunate since green ash has proved to be one of our best shade trees – winter hardy and adaptable to our soils.

The accompanying chart shows eight trees that are not so commonly planted but do well here and could provide some diversity in our landscapes.

Some, like Ivory Silk Lilac, are newer cultivars that are improvements on the original species.

I am hesitant to list American elm, native to eastern Montana, as a tree that should be planted more here, even though it is a great shade tree for our climate. Dutch elm disease has been found as close as Helena, and there was a report of one case in Bozeman several years ago.

Researchers are trying to develop an elm variety that is resistant to Dutch elm disease and has the same good characteristics of the native American elm.

So far, none of the newly developed elms has proved to be quite as good as the native American elm.

Swiss mountain pine is a tree seldom seen in our home landscapes, but according to my husband, Jerry, it is a beautiful evergreen that should be planted more. Its needles seldom winterburn; it grows in a perfect conical shape to about 30 feet.

Commonly planted green ash, quaking aspen and Canada red cherry all have a place in our landscapes. But look beyond these common trees and try planting one of the seven species listed.

Be different!

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

NAME

HEIGHT

ZONE

FALL COLOR

NATIVE TO…

OTHER

Red Rocket Maple

30-40’

4

Bright red

N. Minnesota

Narrow; good street tree

Hot Wings Tatarian Maple

20’

3

Bright red

Bright red seeds in summer, tolerant of alkaline soils; easy to grow

Ohio Buckeye

30’

3

Yellow/red/orange

Colorado selection, Native to Europe & Asia Central US

Yellow flowers, spiny nuts

Dakota Pinnacle Birch

30’

3

Yellow

NDSU selection

Tolerant of alkaline soils, drought and heat; upright

Amur Maacki

15’

3

No

NE Asia

Interesting bark, summer flowers

Ivory Silk Lilac

25’

3

No

Japan, but selection from Iowa

Showy, white, fragrant lilac flowers; compact

Harvest Gold Linden

30’

2

Golden

Hybrid developed in Manitoba

Resistant to sunscald, good boulevard tree

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Flatlander Vs. Mountain Woman

By Lois Stephens

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his big, beautiful state of Montana has so much to offer with its varied geography, open country, and landscapes that leave one amazed and humbled. The terrain certainly changes as one drives from one side of the state to the other.

I have had the good fortune to live in eastern Montana on the glorious prairies and in southwestern Montana among the towering mountains.

If I had to choose between plains and mountains, I’m not sure I could.

Both ends of the state have their own special beauty and unique attributes.

Both have similarities as well as vast differences. Flat land and mountainous territory each have plenty to offer in beauty and simplicity, and both

regions have provided me with a place to call home.

Moving from the east side of the state to western Montana has affected my lifestyle in several different but equally satisfying ways. Eastern Montana has colder winters and hotter summers, on average. I remember weeks on end when winter temperatures did not rise above zero for the daily high temperature. Add a touch of wind of any strength, and wind

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chills plummeted to dangerous levels and stayed that way for days.

I have experienced cold in western Montana as well, but it has never reached the extremes I suffered through in eastern Montana.

Summers also arrive hotter and faster on the eastern side of the state than they do here in Virginia City. One particularly hot summer several years ago, the temperature did not dip below 90 degrees for two weeks. Ninety degrees at night means enduring well over 110 during the daytime hours, which contributes to short tempers and people seeking shade and sipping iced drinks of any kind by 8 in the morning to try to beat the heat. I prefer the temperature fluctuations on the western side of the state to those extremes.

However, I’ve had far more productive gardens in eastern Montana than I have had to date here in Virginia City. Eastern Montana has a longer growing season. I’ve had no problems growing cold weather crops such as peas and onions in Virginia City, but I’m still struggling to find warm season vegetable varieties that do well in this climate and that actually have time to produce a decent crop between the last frost in spring and the first frost in fall.

My exercise habits have changed slightly since moving to the mountains. I walked and biked an enormous amount in eastern Montana. The eastern side of the state does have hills and gradients, but nothing like we see here in the west. I used to bike for miles along the canal road, which afforded me excellent exercise without the hassle of traffic. Biking excursions began in the spring as soon as the snow melted and continued through the fall or early winter, until the first snow or bitter cold forced me to park my wheels.

The same proved true for walking.

Myriad places existed to walk, whether along the canal, down gravel roads, or across the prairie itself. Walking pro-

vided good exercise and I put miles on my shoes every day, rain or shine, hot or cold, 365 days of the year.

Since I moved to Virginia City, my biking has gone the way of the dinosaur.

I have encountered serious issues on my wheeled expeditions, as I have yet to find a level road anywhere. Roads in this mountain village definitely run uphill or down, no getting around it. Tour de France hopefuls might enjoy biking around here, but not this little old lady.

I’ve decided that within the next few years, I will gift myself with an electric bicycle. That way I can experience the fun of riding a bike, but I will not have to expend the enormous amount of energy required to pedal a regular bike in this mountainous area.

Walking has become a lot more challenging for me here in the mountains. The same terrain that halted my biking activities has provided me with a fantastic way to enhance my daily walks.

Hiking up the mountain gives me more exercise and satisfaction than walking for miles on the flat prairie. I appreciate my excursions, and they provide me with more enjoyment than they ever did in eastern Montana.

The one feature I truly miss by living in the mountains involves the big sky of Montana. On the prairie you see for miles. Straight ribbons of road run ahead into the horizon, and the wide open sky hovers above.

People who live on the prairie get to see magnificent sunrises and sunsets, something I don’t see here. Virginia City sits in a bowl, surrounded by mountains.

I see very little sky compared to what I saw in eastern Montana. By the time the sun pops over the mountain here, any sunrise has long since passed and the morning is half over. In the evenings, the sun slides behind the mountain long before sunset, so we miss the gorgeous showing the sun can provide as it slips beneath the horizon for the day.

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mountain peak. It still shines brightly, but it has nowhere near the luster of the full moon sitting on the horizon at twilight.

I love the prairie and I love the mountains, each with its own special attributes. I have found contentment in both places, and I am grateful I could experience the prairie in all its glory as well as live among the stately mountains.

Lois Stephens brings personal experience of the aging process to Prime Magazine.

She enjoys writing about her observations of becoming a member of the senior citizen age group. She lives and works in Virginia City.

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he Bozeman Senior Center’s special exercise program, Spring Shape Up, continues 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through April 18. Presentations include intros to yoga, tai chi and aerobics, and walking and exercising safely. Open to all 50 and older. Call 406-586-2421 for details.

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I miss watching the harvest moon, the hunter moon, and actually all the full moons as I saw them on the prairie. On the eastern side of this state, the huge orange full moon sits bloated on the horizon. It looks so large and heavy, one wonders how it can lift itself up off the horizon and start its trek across the night sky.

When it slowly rises, it shines with a magnificence I haven’t seen since I moved to the western part of the state.

Here in Virginia City, by the time the moon climbs over the mountain, it looks like a regular full moon. Very nice, but not spectacular since the most wonderful part of a full moon is the moon rise itself as it peeks out from the horizon and ascends majestically into the night sky.

We here in Virginia City see the moon after it climbs above the

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ugar probably isn’t going to kill you. An excessive amount may cause your teeth to rot or cause you to gain weight, but eating a little won’t hurt you.

Lindsay Kordick, registered dietitian and ACMS certified exercise physiologist says, “Small amounts of sugar in moderation will not likely damage our health. People with some health conditions, such as diabetes, may need to be more restrictive with their intake than others.”

This is good news. We don’t have to deprive ourselves of the occasional slice of cake. It is still important to keep track of how much and what kinds of sugar we consume, and sugar can be surprisingly hard to detect. Kordick offers advice on understanding and identifying hidden sugars in foods and provides some delicious naturally or lightly sweetened desserts.

Sugar is a simple carbohydrate. “It is quickly digested and absorbed by our bodies, and therefore it provides very fast but short-term energy for our cells,” she said. That’s why we feel a quick jolt when we drink highly sweetened beverages or munch on candy. These items are loaded with added sugars.

There is a difference between added sugars and natural sugars. Natural sugars are found in whole foods like fruit, grains and dairy. Typically, whole foods are more nutritionally dense than processed foods. Therefore, these naturally occurring sugars come with healthy extras, such as fiber, vitamins and minerals, that are good for our bodies.

Added sugars are found in processed foods. “Many processed foods have added sugar to increase our palatability for them,” Kordick said. Processed foods may taste great, but they aren’t very good for us. The occasional candy bar is satisfying and tasty, but it is important not to overdo it on the sugar.

“The American Heart Association recommends limiting added sugar intake to less than 100 calories (25 grams) daily for women and less than 150 calories (38 grams) per day for men,” she said.

Detecting added sugar in foods can be tricky. “Many breakfast cereals, crackers, snack foods, sauces, marinades and prepared packaged foods have added sugar,” she said. Added sugars go by many different names and can be hard to spot on the nutritional label. The “sugars” line on the label represents both natural and added sugar.

The best way to tell if foods have added sugars is to read the ingredients label. Kordick recommends looking for words such as dextrose, brown sugar, cane crystals, cane sugar, corn sweetener, corn syrup, evaporated cane juice, fructose sweetener, fruit juice concentrates, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, liquid fructose, malt syrup, maple syrup, molasses and raw sugar to determine if sugar has been added.

Eventually, food nutritional labels will be revised. Within the next few years, “added sugars” will be put on the label, making it easier to locate foods containing the aforementioned ingredients. Until then, it’s almost always better to pick whole foods over processed.

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Mixed Berry Fruit Leather Makes 8 servings

Blackberry Chia Seed Jam 1 cup strawberries, stemmed 1 cup blueberries 1 Tbsp honey

Makes about 3-1/2 cups jam

Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a blender or food processor, combine berries and honey and blend until smooth. Pour mixture onto prepared sheet and spread evenly and thinly with a spatula.

Bake for 3-5 hours or until mixture is dry to the touch. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Use scissors to cut the leather and paper into 1-1/2-inchwide strips. Roll up strips and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

NUTRITION INFO per 1 roll: 20 calories, 0 g fat, 0 g protein, 5 g carbohydrates, 1 g fiber

1 cup plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup fresh cherries, pitted 2 Tbsp shelled pistachios 3 Tbsp almond milk Ice

Cherry Pistachio Smoothie Serves 1

Combine all ingredients in a small blender until mixed well. Add ice until desired consistency is reached. Enjoy!

NUTRITION INFO per 1 smoothie: 267 calories, 7 g fat, 27 g protein, 26 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber

4 cups blackberries, fresh or frozen 1/4 cup honey 1 tsp lemon zest 1/3 cup chia seeds In a saucepan, combine berries, honey and lemon zest. Heat over medium heat, stirring regularly, until mixture reaches a low boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and allow mixture to reduce slightly for about 20 minutes. During cooking the berries will break down to a liquid consistency. (You may use a whisk or fork to break them down further.)

Remove from heat and whisk in chia seeds.

Pour mixture into jars for storage, seal with lids and place in refrigerator overnight.

You may store unopened jam in the refrigerator for about 1 month. Once opened, use within one week.You may also store unopened jars in the freezer until ready to use. (Allow to “gel” overnight in the refrigerator before storing in the freezer, however).

Recipes and photos courtesy of Lindsay Kordick: from her blog Eighty Twenty, www.eat8020.com Lindsay Kordick has been a registered dietitian with Bozeman Deaconess Hospital for more than six years. She is also a Certif ied Exercise 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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Bozeman Senior Center WHAT’S NEW ■ “Thanks a Latte” to our volunteers.

Volunteers, pick up your free tickets at the front desk for the April 27 supper. There will be lots of prizes, so hold onto those tickets; your number is likely to be called.

We are extending our gratitude to our 300 volunteers for their service to well over 2,000 Bozeman Senior Center members and visitors. Volunteers run the Second Hand Rose Thrift Store, set lunch tables, help prepare food, deliver Meals-onWheels, operate our Foot Clinic, manage the front desk, tutor in our computer center, and play a vital role in fundraising & many other events. A special note of appreciation to First Security Bank for again sponsoring this free event. We also recognize the following companies for their generous prize donations: Ashley Furniture, Barnes & Noble, Buffalo Wild Wings, Canyon River Spa, City Brew (19th Street), Doctor Clean, Hair Affair, Heeb’s East Main Grocery, IHOP, Intermountain Opera, Kountry Korner Café, Lindley Perk, Noodles & Company, Perkins, Rosauers and Verge Theater.

EVENTS ■ FREE TAX ASSISTANCE: Through April 15, Tax Aide volunteers will be available to help you file your taxes. Call 406-586-2421 to make an appointment.

Available times 9am-3pm Mondays, 9amNoon Saturdays ■ THE LAST BEST GERI-ACTORS READERS THEATRE: 1pm Fridays.

Come join the fun. No acting experience necessary. Choose the shows you want to participate in.

■ CREATIVE WRITING: 10am Tuesdays. The Creative Writing Group is ready to expand its membership. Anyone interested in writing memories of old ways and old days, writing prose or poetry, is welcome to join. No experience required.

Contact Margaret at 406-548-8132, or just show up at 10 in the First Floor conference room.

■ DIABETIC EDUCATION EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM: 1011:30am Wednesdays, April 5-May 10.

Free classes about diabetes and your health. These classes support, not replace, professional diabetes self-management

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education. They are designed for people with Medicare, but anyone with diabetes or pre-diabetes (high blood sugar) is welcome.

■ SAFETY IN THE HOME: 1pm April 5. We will discuss why you, your loved ones and guests benefit from doing a Home Safety Assessment yearly. We will learn about the challenges we can expect to face and how, with simple modifications at home, we can increase safety. Presented by Right at Home, a new Bozeman in-home care and assistance agency.

■ LIVING LIFE WELL, CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT: 9-11:30am April 11, 18 & 25. Presented

by Gallatin City-County Health Department of Chronic Disease Programs.

Participants learn skills needed in the day-to-day management of chronic health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart and lung disease, to maintain and/ or improve their ability to carry out daily activities. Free book/CD. The workshop does not address specific illnesses; rather, it addresses the challenges common to many long-term illnesses, such as pain, fatigue, physical limitations and difficult emotions. Pre-registration required. See the Front Desk.

■ FORGETTERS AND FRIENDS 1pm, April 12. A support group for those coping with memory loss or dementia.

Caregivers and partners meet separately for part of each session.

■ REMINISCING/CAREGIVER CHAT: 2pm, April 12. After Forgetters and Friends, caregivers and partners are invited to participate in a support group.

Share stories, experiences, advice and questions.

■ EASTER DINNER: Noon, April 13.

Don your best Easter bonnet & Sunday dress/suit for a delicious Easter Dinner with entertainment. Call 406-586-2421 to make reservations.

■ AFTERNOON AT THE MOVIES: 1pm April 18. Deepwater Horizon.

■ ADVENTURE TRAVEL THEATER: 1pm April 19. Green River Rendezvous slide show by Bob & Jan Remer.

■ PANCAKE SUPPER & BINGO: 5:30pm April 17. Join us for a pancake supper, $3.50/person, followed by Bingo.

■ VOLUNTEERS “THANKS A LATTE” SUPPER: 6pm April 27.

Volunteers, pick up your free tickets at the front desk.

■ AUTHORS MEET & GREET: 10am-noon April 28. Authors, share your writings. Call the Senior Center and reserve your table.

■ NATIONAL GREAT POETRY READING DAY: 11:30-Noon April 28.

Poetry Readings from anyone who wishes to share.

■ Medical Equipment: For those 50+.

■ The Hearing Aid Institute of Bozeman: Free clean & check, adjustments, batteries, repairs, wax check. 12:30-1:30pm April 19.

■ Foot Clinic: Mondays & Tuesdays, by appointment only.

■ Free Blood Pressure Checks: 11:30am1pm Wednesdays.

■ Association for the Blind: 1:30pm April 13. Open to anyone who is visually impaired.

TRAVEL Itineraries at Front Desk. SHORTER TRIPS: ■ “South Pacific,” Shane Theater, Livingston, May 7. $57.

■ Alberta Bair Mansion and Museum, Lunch, Crazy Mountain Inn, June 21.

■ Jet Boat on the Snake River, July 11-14, $825.

■ “The Little Mermaid,” Playmill Theater, West Yellowstone, Intergenerational Day Trip with grandchildren. Dates to be determined.

■ Tippet Rise arts center. New summer trip, dates to be determined.

■ Yellowstone Park Day Trip, August.

■ Charlie Russell Chew Choo, Lewistown, MT, September.

■ Little Big Horn Reenactment, ■ Cody, WY, September.

HEALTH & EXERCISE ■ Mondays: 8:30am Strength Training, 9am Gentle Aerobics, 10am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 11:30am Thai Chi for Mind & Balance, 1pm Balance, 1:35pm Yoga.

■ Tuesdays: 11:30am Yang Thai Chi, 12:30pm Strength Training, 2pm Arthritis Fitness.

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

■ Thursdays: 11:30am Yang Thai Chi, 12:30pm Strength Training, 2pm Arthritis Fitness.

■ Fridays: 8:30am Strength Training, 9am Gentle Aerobics, 10am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 11:30am Thai Chi for Mind & Balance.

■ Tuesday & Thursday, April 4, 6, 11, 13: 10am Spring Shape Up.

LONGER TRIPS: ■ Oregon Trails & the Portland Rose Festival, June 8-13, fly to Portland, $2,199.

■ Fall Colors and Lighthouses of the Great Lakes and Chicago, Sept. 28Oct. 6, fly to Chicago. $2,799.

■ Peru, Machu Picchu & Eco Lodge extension, Oct. 28-Nov. 6, $5,279.

■ Panama Canal Cruise on the “Norwegian Sun,” 6 ports of call, Nov. 3-17.

Stateroom choice determines cost.

■ Tournament of Roses Parade, Dec. 29Jan. 2, $2,749.

SERVICES ■ Forgetters & Friends: 1pm April 12, followed by Reminiscing/Caregiver Chat 2pm.

■ Computer Assistance with Brenda, Paul, Jay, Mike & Molly: Please call to sign up.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ■ Bingo: 1pm Tuesdays & Thursdays.

■ Book Club: 10:30am April 17. (Short Nights of the Shadow Catcher: The Epic Life and Immortal Photographs of Edward Curtis).

■ Bridge: 12:45pm Wednesdays & Fridays.

■ Duplicate Bridge: 1pm Mondays.

■ Creative Writing: 10am Tuesdays.

■ Cribbage: 1pm Tuesdays.

■ Line Dancing: 10:30am Tuesdays.

Beginners, 10:00am.

■ Oil Painting: 1pm April 3 & 17, with instructor May Mace.

■ Pinochle: 1pm Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday.

■ Scrabble: 9:30am Thursday.

■ Canasta: 10am Thursdays.

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■ Sign Language: 1:30pm Tuesdays.

■ Singing Souls: 1:30pm Tuesdays.

■ Watercolor Painting: 9:30am Wednesdays.

■ Ukulele Club: 10am Wednesdays.

■ Adventure Travel: 1pm April 19.

■ Reader’s Theatre: 1pm Fridays.

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

■ Wood Carvers: 9:30am Mondays.

NUTRITION SERVICES ■ Congregate Meals at Center Monday-Friday, Noon.

■ Meals-on-Wheels delivered Monday-Friday to homebound individuals.

■ Frozen Meals available for pickup at center Monday-Friday.

■ FREE Birthday Dinner Celebrations on Wednesdays, month of your birthday for members.

EXTRAS ■ Second Hand Rose Thrift Store: 10am-2pm, MondayFriday. Bring donations of clothes, household items, books, games, crafts, & more 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.

Would you like to learn to play guitar or beginner’s chess? We are looking for a group of individuals interested in either class. Also, if you would like to be a guitar instructor, call 406-586-2421.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES: ■ Please call 406-586-2421 if you are interested in any of these opportunities.

■ Meals-on-Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver meals in Bozeman.

■ Foot Clinic is looking for current or retired nurses to help at monthly foot clinic service.

Our thrift store, Second Hand Rose, sometimes receives more donations than we can use. We are occasionally in need of volunteers with a truck, SUV or other large vehicle to take surplus donations to other thrift stores.

Menu Mon-Fri at Noon 3 - Tossed Salad, Spaghetti, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Cookie 4 - Carrot Salad, Cod, Rice, Broccoli, Lemon Bar 5 - Pears, Stew, Biscuit, Chocolate Cake 6 - Pea Salad, Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Cauliflower, Spiced Cake 7 - Veggie Dip, Taco Salad Bar, Blueberry Pie 10 - Coleslaw, Polish Dog, Sauerkraut, Baked Beans, Brownie 11 - Applesauce, Pork Loin, Hash Browns, Carrots, Apple Betty 12 - Apricots, Chicken Noodle Soup, Hot Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Blondie 13 - EASTER DINNER: Deviled Egg, Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Cookie 14 - Fruit Jello, Burger Steak, Baked Potatoes, Mixed Veggies, Lemon Cake 17 - Cottage Cheese, Chef Salad, Breadstick, Banana Pudding 18 - Tossed Salad, Chicken Stir Fry, Noodles, White Cake, Macaroni 19 - Apple Sauce, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Broccoli, Coconut Chew 20 - Spinach Salad, Baked Ziti Bread, Corn, Cookie Bar 21 - Beets, Beef on Noodles, Green Beans, Ice Cream w/ Sauce 24 - Cole Slaw, Hot Turkey, Dressing, Mixed Veggies, Apple Pie 25 - Peaches, Chicken Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread, Cake 26 - Veg. Beef Soup, Pork Chops, Boiled Potatoes, Carrots, Peach Bar 27 - 3 Bean Salad, Seafood Salad, Breadstick, Pumpkin Bar 28 - Corn Salad, Fish Taco, Brown Rice, Fluffy Delight

Please make reservations for lunch so that we can have an adequate amount of food!

Belgrade Senior Center 92 East Cameron Avenue (406) 388-4711 www.belgradeseniorcenter.com

Email: belgradesrcntr@bresnan.net Executive Director: Kathryn Manz

EXERCISE: ■ Yoga: 9am Tuesdays, 8am Fridays ■ Movement in Motion: 9am MWF ■ Balance/ Core Strengthening Rehability Class: 10:45am April 6 & 20; signup advised.

■ Full Body Trim & Tone: 10am Tuesdays COMMUNITY RESOURCES: ■ HRDC Food Pantry: 11:30am April 19 ■ Hearing Aid Check: 12:30pm April 11 ■ AARP Tax Preparation: Tuesdays in April; 1:15, 2 & 3pm appointments.

Registration necessary.

■ Blood Pressure Check: Noon, April 6 & 20.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: ■ Pinochle: 9am Thursdays; 12:30pm Fridays ■ Canasta: 12:30pm Tuesdays ■ Red Rockers: 11:30am April 11, The Wok ■ Wednesday Bingo: 12:45pm Saturday Bingo: Canceled.

■ Bake Sale: 9am start April 20 ■ Board Meeting: 1pm April 17, seeking new members.

Menu Mon – Fri at Noon

3 - French Dip Au Jus, Oven Fries 4 - Baked Chicken Parmesan, Roasted Potatoes 5 - Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread 6 - Chicken Sandwich, Potato Salad 7 - Open Face Turkey Sandwich, Sweet Potato 10 - White Bean Chicken Chili, Corn Chips 11 - Meatloaf, Baked Potatoes 12 - Chef ’s Choice.

Make a suggestion 13 - Ham Dinner, Potato Casserole 14 - Baked Cod, Rice Pilaf 17 - Chicken Fried Steak, Hash Browns 18 - Turkey Casserole 19 - Split Pea Soup, Bread Sticks 20 – Birthday Celebration & Bake Sale: Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Ice Cream & Cake 21 - French Bread Pizza/Assorted Toppings 24 - Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Potato Soup 25 - BBQ Chicken, Pasta Salad 26 - Breakfast for Lunch Biscuits & Gravy, Scrambled Eggs 27 - Stir Fry, Vegetarian Egg Rolls 28 - Fish Sandwich, Mac & Cheese All Meals Include Roll & Drink, Veggie & Dessert. Gluten and dairy free items upon request.

Hollowtop Senior Citizens Broadway St., Pony, MT • 685-3323 or 685-3494 ■ 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, Wednesday, and Thursday; call Monday – Friday before 10:00 am to reserve a seat ■ Pinochle: Tuesday, Wednesday, 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.

Park County Senior Center 206 South Main Street, Livingston, MT • 333-2276 www.parkcountyseniorcenter.com • Open Monday - Friday 9-5

■ Please call Senior Center for news and events.

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

■ Club Membership: $10 a year. Must be 50 or older to join.

■ Meals for Members and Nonmembers: $6 for those under 60. Suggested price for those 60 and over: $3.50. Noon meal is served Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Make reservations by 8 a.m.; call 406-285-3235 and leave message.

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

■ Meals on Wheels delivered to homebound.

■ Pinochle Tuesdays through Thursdays after meal.

■ Extensive lending library of books, videos, jigsaw puzzles. Medical equipment such as walkers, shower seats, crutches, also available; call Jean. For info about the HRDC bus for Three Forks and Willow Creek residents, call Galavan, 406-587-2434.

Menu 4 – Spaghetti

5 – Reuben Sandwich 6 – Chicken Alfredo

RSVP

Southwest Montana

807 N. Tracy Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715 • 587-5444 Debi Casagranda, Program Coordinator • (dcasagranda@thehrdc.org) 111 South 2nd, Livingston, MT 59047 • 222-2281 Deb Downs, Livingston Program Coordinator (debdowns@rsvpmt.org) www.rsvpmt.org ■ INTERMOUNTAIN OPERA: Intermountain Opera presents “Tosca” at the Willson Auditorium, May 12 and 14. Volunteers must arrive for a meeting one hour before the performance and stay for several minutes after the show.

■ HAWKS NEST: Volunteers needed at the Bozeman High School Hawks Nest to help with infants during nap time, 1-3pm, and in the toddler room, 9:30-11am. Please call for more information.

■ BOZEMAN HEALTH: Volunteers needed to escort patients through the hospital, and paperwork and equipment between departments.

This requires a lot of physical activity, being on your feet and pushing people in wheelchairs.

■ BOZEMAN HEALTH: Volunteers are needed at the Care Boutique in the Cancer Center. Responsibilities include helping customers and straightening merchandise.

■ BOZEMAN SYMPHONY: Ushers, greeters and ticket sellers needed.

Contact Debi, 406-587-5444, for concert dates.

■ CHILDREN’S MUSEUM STEAMlab: Help with hands-on science activities, art projects and serve as a guide. Monday-Saturday, twohour shifts.

■ AMERICAN RED CROSS: Donor Ambassador needed to greet and assist blood donors at blood drives at Bozeman Red Cross Center or in the community. Center blood drives are 10am-2pm Fridays. Looking for a volunteer who can work one or more four-hour shifts per month, preferably on the same schedule each month.

LIVINGSTON ■ LINK FOR LEARNING: Be part of the friendly grandparent-type hour after school, 3:30-4:30pm, at any of the elementary schools to listen to children read books. No experience necessary.

■ LOAVES AND FISHES: Needs people who enjoy cooking to help with the evening meal.

■ CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Simple sorting skills are the only requirement to help stuff visitor packets on an ongoing basis on Tuesdays or Wednesdays for a couple of hours each week.

■ FOOD PANTRY: Help others volunteering with food distribution on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

■ BE ON OUR LIST OF VOLUNTEERS TO PLAY POST OFFICE: Assisting several non-profits with their mailings.

■ BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS: Consider being a positive grandparent role model for a child for a couple hours a week.

11 – Hamburgers 12 – Pork Roast

13 – Easter Dinner: Ham 18 – Stew

19 – Chicken Fajitas 20 – Roast Beef

BOZEMAN LIONS CLUB

25 – Tuna Casserole

Drop off your prescription and non-prescription eye glasses and dark glasses, as well as hearing aids and cell phones in the collection boxes at the Bozeman Senior Center, the Manhattan Senior Center, the Three Rivers Senior Citizens Club in Three Forks, and the Gallatin Gateway Community Center

27 – Sloppy Joes

For more information, contact Richard Reiley at

26 – Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Chowder

406-388-7840

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