Prime Feb. 2018

R O F TS E L N U ZI AD A G E A R M TU A A M

FEBRUARY 2018

Ed Kibbey’s Secret to Success P. 2 Why Trees Matter P. 5

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Ed Kibbey’s Secret to Success .................................2 Why Trees Matter ....................................................5 Give It a Year ...........................................................6 Recipe Box:Gut Check The Bacteria in Your Belly ........................................7 Senior Citizen Center Calendars .............................9

ED KIBBEY’S

SECRET TO SUCCESS

By Hannah Overton

Kristy Buckley tells Bozeman Noon Rotary Club about Ed Kibbey working for President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 60’s.

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’ll just give you a quick overview, and then you can pick where you want to go,” Ed Kibbey said in the Chronicle’s meeting room.

“I retired from the Navy and, while in the Navy, I travelled all over the world from Norway to McMurdo Sound in the South Pole. I did six years with the White House and a couple of years with the Chief of Staff in Washington D.C. Then I went into broadcasting and radio. After doing that a few years, the city of Palm Springs was hiring for a new position for Disaster Preparedness Com-

munications Coordinator, in charge of all communications and disaster preparedness. I did that for a couple of years, got bored, and went into two years of traveling around the United States in a motor home doing nothing.

I went back to Palm Springs, back into broadcasting, radio and television, and then was hired as a general manager for a radio station, which turned into three radio stations. On vacation in

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Kibbey in his uniform. He volunteers with the Bozeman Police Department 35 hours a week.

Germany, I learned that that job went away, and was hired as the Executive Director of the Building Industry Association. I retired after 13 years, which would’ve been my third retirement. I moved up to Big Bear and started volunteering with the Sheriff ’s department. I came back to Bozeman and asked about a volunteer program with the Bozeman Police Department.

I finally convinced the City that they ought to try it. That was five years ago.

I was the only volunteer, now they got half a dozen or so. We’re still trying to get a full-blown volunteer program, but I volunteer about 35 hours a week.”

Ed Kibbey’s colorful resume reflects a life of travel, success, rich anecdotes and public service. Covering everything would take multiple publications of Prime, so he relayed a few stories from his time on President Johnson’s ranch and his service with the Bozeman Police Department.

While in the Navy, Kibbey was

transferred to a joint service outfit for the White House Communications Agency. “I was one of three to be hired on for Johnson and his new program with the Teleprompter,” Kibbey said.

“We typed the speeches on the Teleprompter and then ran them. (We did) all of the speeches in Washington, and travelled all over the United States and the world. I’d been with the White House Communications Agency for about a year and a half and we were flying back from Austin, Texas, on Airforce One. The boss stuck his head through the door from his portion of the plane and said, ‘I’m getting damn tired of hauling you back and forth from Texas. I want some good ole Texas lovin’ boys to come down and work on the ranch.’ I said, ‘love to.’”

Kibbey spent six years in charge of construction on President Johnson’s ranch in Fredericksburg, Texas. He built a movie theater for the President and helped Lady Bird plant her

famous bluebonnets. When Johnson’s “I sent a note off to the Bureau of Naval term ended, there wasn’t much to do at Personnel and it came back and said, the ranch. “I went to Johnson and said, ‘anytime you want.”

‘Mr. President, I’m bored. I think I’ll go Kibbey retired from the Navy and back to the Navy.’ President Johnson kicked off a new career in radio. Evensaid, ‘Well, don’t you want to go to tually, he became the News Director at California?” and I said, ‘no sir, I don’t a radio station in Palm Springs, where much care for Nixon.’ Johnson said he and his partner, Stan Lane, introsomething like, “Well spoken.’” duced talk radio to the area. “I stayed Kibbey accepted a job with a Navy at the radio station as a director for a Air Group in Rhode Island, traveling number of years and I was also operaon PR deployments throughout Eutions director of the station,” he said. rope. “Low and behold, here comes this “Then I heard that they were looking set of orders from the Joint Chief of for an Executive Director of the BuildStaff Message Center in Washington ing Association. They hired me, and D.C. and I said, you gotta be kidding we had an income of a million and five me!” Kibbey said. “We basically hanafter the first year. Not too bad.” dled the message traffic for virtually all After 13 years with the Building of the agencies in Washington D.C., Association, Kibbey retired up to Big whether it was the State Department, Bear, CA, where he began volunteering or the Defense Intelligence Agency or with the Sherriff ’s Department. “At the White House.”

Big Bear, there would be three officers “After a couple of years, I’m sitting on duty during the day and maybe one there thinking, ‘Oh, I wonder how long at night,” he said. “By taking the duties I’ve got before I can retire,” Kibbey said. such as traffic control, that allowed the

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deputy to do the investigation.”

When Kibbey came to Bozeman a few years ago, he approached the Bozeman Police Department about starting a volunteer program. Today, at 80 years old, he volunteers with the police department 35 hours a week. He created a bicycle registration program, which helps Bozeman find lost bikes. His volunteer work keeps the rest of the police force out in the field while he handles day-to-day tasks and paperwork. “I was their lone volunteer for a year and a half,” Kibbey said. “Right now, we probably have half a dozen folks working with the maintenance technician, helping him out.”

“I think it’s important that a city provide as much service as they can to the tax payer. That’s the belief of this police department, and one of the reasons why

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I really like it. Any way that we can help do a job that an officer is being pulled away from, or a job that isn’t being done, then we do it. It’s a way to give back to the community, and I’ve always been a believer in that.”

“Here’s a secret,” he said. “If you join the Navy, and you make a career of it, and you retire, like I did, at the ripe old age of 34, and for the rest of your life you get a check that allows you to do what you want. That’s the most valuable thing that I ever did. When I went to work for the Building Association, the pay wouldn’t cover a janitor’s wages, but this retirement paid the bills.

It allowed me to get in and do the job that I wanted to do and that’s always been my luck.”

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WHY TREES MATTER

By Jan Cashman

T

he latest National Geographic magazine had an article entitled “Why Birds Matter”. Birds do matter, but don’t trees also matter in much the same way?

Like birds, trees are essential to our environment and beautiful to look at.

Trees are valuable for our well-being. They absorb carbon dioxide and provide oxygen for us to breathe. They cool the air by shading and blocking the wind, therefore conserve energy. They prevent soil erosion. They provide delicious fruit, nuts, and wood to build our homes, buildings and furniture.

They increase the value of property. Trees provide habitat for birds and other wild life. Trees are necessary for the life of the planet and our economy.

Most would agree, trees are beautiful. A tree’s presence outside a hospital room has been shown to aid in the patient’s healing. As in Joyce Kilmer’s famous poem: “I think that I shall never see A poem as lovely as a tree.”

Trees mark the seasons. When I sit at my desk in my office, I view our huge, old Honeylocust tree outside the window throughout the seasons: From winter, laden with snow, to spring as the tiny green leaves emerge. Then in summer, the tree provides shade while I wait to see the goldfinches that flit around in its branches. And autumn sees the leaves turn golden yellow and then drop.

Living here, many of us use our forests for camping, hiking, and recreating. What would we do without

trees?

Thomas Jefferson, a tree-lover, said, “I never knew the full value of trees. My house is entirely emblossomed in high-plane-trees, with good grass below; and under them I breakfast, dine, write, read, and receive my company.”

Jefferson planted 160 species of trees at his home, Monticello, including native, fruit-bearing, and exotic varieties. Another quote of his from later in his life: “Too old to plant trees for my own gratif ication, I shall do it for posterity.”

Yes, trees are “Priceless”. But, for insurance or appraisal purposes, we are sometimes forced to put a dollar value on trees. Four factors are used to determine a monetary value of a tree: size or age, species, condition, and location. Size is determined simply by measurement but the other three factors are subjective, determined by comparing the tree to a perfect specimen.

Trees matter to us and to our environment. As Joyce Kilmer’s poem ends: “Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree”

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

FOUR FACTORS THAT DETERMINE THE VALUE OF A TREE According to the Guide for Plant Appraisal • SIZE & AGE • SPECIES • Aesthetics: Some species are more appealingly attractive than others because of their colorful leaves and flowers, interesting shape, bark, fragrance, etc.

• Well-adapted to the area’s climate and soils • Long-lived/ hard wooded • Disease resistant • Fruit or nut producer • CONDITION • Disease and insect free • Well-shaped • No broken branches • LOCATION • Provides shade/wind blockage • On a boulevard or in a yard vs a remote area few people see • Single tree vs groves

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Give It a Year

By Lois Stephens

We

humans like instant gratification.

Most of us wait impatiently in line and chew viciously at our fingernails while someone dares to waste our precious time. Couple this with a desire to see instantaneous results and a person could go insane waiting, worrying and watching.

Two little adages have seen me through some tough and troubled times in my life. The first mantra applies to the big picture: Give it a Year. The second works to achieve the desired results of completing the big picture by taking the small steps that lead to the overall accomplishment: Put one foot in front of the other until you get the job done.

Allow me to explain. In August of 2016, my husband and I bought five acres on the side of a mountain. We had visions of what we wanted for the location, but we worried about our ability to accomplish everything and live to see the results. After we bought the property, we discovered we needed DEQ approval to install a septic system. We had to sell our home in

Virginia City before we could move a cabin onto our new property. We needed a temporary building on the five acres that provided a place to live between selling one house and moving another one on site. We needed water, heat, and a way to cook and keep food.

We felt overwhelmed. How would we manage to have this all come together and live to see this the finished project?

When I confided my fears to a coworker, she looked at me and very gently said, “Give it a year.” She went on to explain that events had a habit of working themselves out, and that fretting did no good. Just give it a year and see what all can happen in that time frame.

We did just that. I reminded myself of the small truism that had seen me through a lot of difficult times: Put one foot in front of the other until you get the job done. I applied this gem to all the short-term tasks that would lead to the long-term goal of living on the side of the mountain.

We began clearing brush from the property, hauled in a prebuilt garage and a prebuilt 12x16 foot building.

My husband insulated both buildings, installed a wood stove in the garage and a propane heater in the smaller structure, and painted the interior walls of the smaller building so it looked and felt comfortable. We decided that if/when we sold our house, we could sleep in the smaller unit and use the garage and its wood stove for cooking and the kitchen area. By the end of 2016 both structures became warm, secure, livable areas that truly felt like home.

In March of 2017 we sold our house in Virginia City. We moved into our two little dwellings on our property, using the smaller one as a

bedroom/sitting area, and the garage as the kitchen/all-purpose area.

With the house sold, we could order our cabin. We secured our water supply. In May, we obtained DEQ approval for a septic system. We hired a contractor who installed the system, built a foundation for the cabin, and completed a few other small but necessary tasks. My husband set up a clothes line for me, we collected wood for the wood stove, built a solar shower, and continued with our brush clearing efforts.

The cabin arrived in July. We completed the sewer and water hook-up, we insulated and back filled around the foundation, put up rain spouts, and finished other chores in order to get the cabin winterized.

Suddenly, it was September. I thought about the sage advice my friend had given me, to give it a year. When I considered all that we had accomplished in the last twelve months to make our dream come true, I felt truly humbled.

A little over a year ago I stewed about the ‘what ifs’ and all the logistics involved with ‘how can we do this?’ A year later, we’ve done it all.

Putting one foot in front of the other to complete the small tasks necessary for the completion of the big picture just may be the impetus we need to get that job done.

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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R E C I P E B OX

GUT CHECK

EVERYTHING YOU WANT, MORE THAN YOU EXPECT

The Bacteria in Your Belly

By Hannah Overton

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ost of us associate bacteria with illness, but did you know that some kinds of bacteria actually keep us healthy? At

birth, bacteria begin to accumulate in our guts creating a microbiome, or flora, within our intestines. These good

bacteria aid in digestion and strengthen the immune system. Probiotics occur naturally in some foods, and by ingesting them, we keep the number of our

teria that are found in some foods and supplements,” says registered dietitian and ACSM certified exercise physiologist Lindsay Kordick. “Consuming

these probiotics can help to balance the good bacteria in your gut, and adding

them to your diet may be especially helpful after you have used antibiotics.”

There are several types of probiotics. The most common types include Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. Both Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium are found in fermented foods, such as yogurt, kefir, soy products and pickles.

“Many probiotic supplements also contain Saccharomyces boulardii, which is a yeast,” Kordick says. “Probiotic supplements should be reviewed with your healthcare provider prior to using them. However, probiotic foods can typically be consumed without concern unless you have a weakened immune system.”

Kombucha is a fermented tea that is gaining popularity because it tastes great, is available in a ton of flavors, and contains probiotics in unpasteurized form. “There are many sources that claim benefits to drinking this beverage, however the scientific research is very limited at this time,” Kordick says.

“Some populations may be at risk of infection when consuming unpasteurized foods, and these beverages do contain a small amount of alcohol. Therefore, kombucha should be reviewed with your healthcare provider just to be sure that it is safe for you.”

In addition to probiotics, which help control the growth of harmful bacteria, prebiotics may provide some benefit to our health. “Prebiotics are food ingredients that help with the growth and activity of the bacteria in our intestines, Kordick says. “These are typically fiber compounds and exist in common foods such onion, garlic, leeks, beans, whole grains, asparagus, bananas, apples, oats, and barley, as well as some uncommon foods such as chicory root and Jerusalem artichokes.”

Kordick has provided one recipe that is loaded with probiotics (the sauerkraut slaw in her Barbeque Chicken Tacos) and one that contains prebiotics (Apple Pie Fridge Oats). These yummy dishes will keep our stomachs happy and healthy.

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Barbeque Chicken Tacos with Apple Kraut Slaw Serves 6

BARBEQUE CHICKEN 20 oz boneless, skinless chicken breasts (if frozen, thaw prior) 1/2 cup barbeque sauce of choice (see previous post for some ideas) 1/2 cup apple juice Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker and cover with barbeque sauce and apple juice. Cook on low for 6 hours, or on high for 3 hours. Shred prior to serving and return to slow cooker with juice for additional 15-20 minutes.

APPLE KRAUT SLAW 1 -16-oz can sauerkraut, drained 1 1/2 cups packaged shredded cabbage mix for coleslaw 1 apple of your choice, cored, and sliced into thin strips 1/2 small red onion, cut into thin strips 3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp canola oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 2 tsp brown sugar 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp celery seed 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper Combine sauerkraut, cabbage, apple, onion, and parsley in a medium bowl, set aside.

Whisk oil, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, salt, and celery seed, in small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until hot and sugar is dissolved.

Pour over sauerkraut mixture. Serve immediately.

TACOS 12 - 10�tortillas 1/2 cup barbeque sauce of choice Shredded chicken Apple Kraut Slaw Place ~2 oz shredded chicken into a tortilla. Top with 1 Tbsp barbeque sauce and 1/4 cup coleslaw. Enjoy!!

Nutrition info per 1 taco with 2 oz chicken, 1/4 cup kraut: 232 calories, 5 g fat, 16 g protein, 28 g carbohydrates, 2.5 g fiber

Apple Pie Fridge Oats Serves 1

1/4 cup steel cut oats 1/2 cup rolled oats 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (or other milk if desired) 1 Tbsp chopped pecans 1/2 small apple, seeded and coarsely chopped 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon Combine all ingredients in a mason jar or covered container. Shake well and place in refrigerator overnight. Enjoy in the morning!

Nutrition Info per 1 serving: 429 calories, 11 g fat (4.5 g monounsaturated fat, 4 g polyunsaturated fat), 12 g protein, 65 g carbohydrates, 11 g fiber

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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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.

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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

BOZEMAN: ■ Hyalite PAC: Friday, February 9, 5 p.m. - 9 p.m., volunteers needed to help with tickets and assisting in finding seats. Skills needed: reading, communicating, standing and walking. Training provided at 5 p.m. the day of the event.

■ Vita: Last year VITA helped individuals and families file over 600 tax returns and put nearly one million back into the community. This year we’re expecting to prepare nearly 1000 returns. We need volunteers to help prepare the taxes, training will be provided. For more information please call (406)585-4873 or email vita@thehrdc.org.

■ State of Montana Driver Services Bureau: Volunteer needed to greet and direct customers as to what documents they will need and what form to fill out depending on the type of service they are requesting. Mondays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., hours and days of the week are flexible, please call Debi at 587-5444.

■ Area IV Agency on Aging: Looking for a volunteer receptionist and information clerk to assist staff in the Bozeman Agency on Aging office. This individual will empower adults with disabilities, seniors and their families by connecting them with employees or resources and information relevant to their situations. Duties include answering phone calls, greet those entering the agency, maintaining records and assisting clients.

Bozeman Health: Looking for volunteers to transport patients to their treatments. Volunteer would need a good driving record, current and valid driver’s license, adequate auto insurance and the completion of the Bozeman Health Volunteer application and orientation.

LIVINGSTON: ■ American Red Cross: Donor AmbaHandcrafters: If you enjoy the comfort of an old-fashioned sewing circle, join us on Thursdays 1-2 p.m. at the Senior Center, making new friends as you work on crocheted or knitted items. Make simple pillowcases for our soldiers overseas.

■ Yellowstone Gateway Museum: Be a part of history with a variety of opportunities that exists in our museum.

Make new friends and learn more about our local history.

■ Fix-It- Brigade: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are needed to help with small home repairs such as mending a fence, shoveling snow or something as simple as changing light bulbs.

You will be helping seniors or veterans for a 2 hour or less task on your time schedule.

■ American Red Cross: Donor Ambassador needed. This would be someone who greets and assists blood donors at blood drives which occur every 6 weeks at a local church.

■ Senior Center: Helpers needed to set at the front table for the lunch meal and cleaners after the meal.

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Bozeman Senior Center

• 807 North Tracy • (406) 586-2421 • www.bozemanseniorcenter.org Shannon Bondy, shannon@bozemanseniorcenter.org (Executive Director)

The Bozeman Senior Center will be closed on February 19th for President’s Day.

Medicaid, Estate Planning, Gifting, Lending Money, Medicaid and Long-Term Care Costs.

WHAT’S NEW ■ Note: The Board meeting is held on the second Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Congratulations to our newly elected Board members for 2018. Faye Christensen, JoAnn Murray, and Johanna Prindiville were all elected to serve a second term. Much appreciation to Steve Tester, Bob Zatzke, and Ellie Tack for serving on the Board.

■ PLEASE NOTE: The suggested meal donation for those 60 years of age or older has increased to $4.00 per person. Our meal price has not increased for 18 years. The Gallatin County Nutrition Program has been fortunate that we have been able to keep our site meals at $3.50 for so many years. $4.00/meal is still an incredible bargain. Pay what you can afford. Individuals under the age of 60 are required to pay $6.00/meal.

■ The Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Program has been discontinued due to a lack of participation.

■ MANAGING DIABETES: Sign up at the front desk. Open to the public. The Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP), is a series of classes that helps diabetics or those at risk gain the knowledge and skills they need a to lead happy, healthy lives. The program runs for 6 weekly sessions, about one hour each. The class is sponsored by Mountain Pacific Quality Health. Classes will most likely be scheduled for March.

■ Montana: Living Life Well Chronic Disease Self-Management: Friday, March 2 – April 6, 10 a.m. –Gallatin City-County Health Department of Chronic Disease Programs presents this 6-week workshop, meeting on Friday. Learn skills for day-today management of chronic health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart and lung disease, to maintain and/or improve their ability to carry out activities for daily living. Free book/CD. The workshop addresses the challenges common to many long-term illnesses, such as pain, fatigue, physical limitations, and difficult emotions. Pre-Registration is required; you must complete a participant information form at the front desk. Open to the public.

■ AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Assistance: Mondays and Saturdays beginning February 3 through April 14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (by appointment only) - Trained AARP volunteers will assist you in completing your tax returns at the Bozeman Senior Center. AARP provides tax preparation as a FREE service for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those aged 60 and older. Bring your 2016 tax return, 2016 W-2’s, 1099’s for pensions, interest, dividends, etc., and if applicable, receipts for medical expenses, insurance, prescriptions, real estate tax, auto registration, and charitable contributions. Call 5862421 to set up an appointment. Open to the public.

■ Fiddle Class: 2nd class starts February 15, 2:30 4:00 p.m. - Learn to play a few tunes on the fiddle!

Instructor, Parker Downing will teach a 6-8 week beginning fiddle class, once per week for 1.5 hours.

Fiddles not provided. Call to get your name on the interested list for the next session.

■ Marsha Goetting: March 15, 1:00 p.m. – Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension Agent will provide another presentation according to suggestions from our membership. Let the front office know which subjects you are interested in learning about: i.e. wills,

EVENTS ■ Groundhog Day Lunch: Friday, February 2, 12:00 noon – In lieu of traveling to Gobbler’s Knob, come to the BSC and see if the groundhog sees his shadow.

“If Candlemas Day is bright and clear, there’ll be twa (two) winters in the year.”

■ AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Assistance – Mondays & Saturdays February 3 through April 14, 9a.m.-3 p.m. (by appointment only) – See above.

■ Bring a Friend to Lunch Day: Friday, Feb 9, 12:00 Noon - Introduce a friend to all the activities, programs, and services available at the BSC and both of you will enjoy a free dinner during the month of your choice if your friend becomes a member!

■ Book Club: Monday, February 12, 10:30 a.m. Book: “Everything that Rises Must Converge” by Flannery O’Connor. This collection is an exquisite legacy from a genius of the American short story.

■ Advanced Directives: Monday, February 12, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. – The discussion, decisions and document to express your desires at end of life is a very personal and important choice. Sandra Bailey from the MT Extension Service, authored the Montana State Guide “Planning for the End of Life: Approaching End-of-Life Advanced Directives with Family Members”. She leads a discussion that includes how to talk with your loved ones about end-of-life issues and ideas regarding options for advance directives in Montana. It allows your caregiver to know what you want. Open to the public.

■ Valentine’s Day Lunch: Wednesday, Feb 14, 12:00 Noon – Bring pictures of you and your sweetheart along with a short story of how you met. Pictures will be put on display for others to enjoy. We will also have some special entertainment. Enjoy roast beef, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans and strawberry shortcake for dessert. Call to get your name on the meal list early.

■ Red Hat Luncheon: (Old Chicago) – Wednesday, February 14, 11:30 a.m. - Enjoy lunch with fun gals each month during the Red Hat luncheon. New members welcome. Call 586-2421 for more information or to sign up at least 5 days beforehand to ensure space.

■ Wagon Wheel Rug Weavers Raffle February 14 at 12:30 Purchase raffle tickets at the front desk for a beautiful & unique wagon wheel rug. Tickets are $2.00 each or 6 for $10.00. The drawing will be at the BSC lunchroom at 12:30 PM on February 14, but you don’t need to be present to win. A special THANK-YOU to Li’Vee Rehfield for creating everything needed to make the wagon wheel rug weaving happen. We’d also like to thank all the volunteers who have participated in making the wagon wheel rugs!

■ Presidents Day Lunch: Thursday, February 15, 12:00 Noon – Enjoy presidential trivia and games to celebrate and recognize our US presidents.

■ Afternoon at the Movies: Tuesday, February 20, 1:00 p.m. - Central Intelligence, PG-13. - The story follows a one-time bullied geek who grew up to be a lethal CIA agent (Dwayne Johnson), coming home for his high school reunion. Claiming to be on a topsecret case, he enlists the help of the former “big man on campus” (Kevin Hart), now an accountant who

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misses his glory days. Free popcorn!

■ Travel Adventure Theatre: Wednesday, February 21, 1:00 p.m. – Dale Smith will show the second half of his Canyonlands film by floating the Cataract Canyon of the Colorado River.

SERVICES/SUPPORT SERVICES ■ Foot Clinic by appointment only. 3rd & 4th Monday & Tuesday.

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

■ Association for the Blind, February 8 - meets 2nd Thursday, 1:30pm. Open to anyone who is visually impaired.

■ Forgetters & Friends: 2nd Wednesday, February 14, 1:00pm.

■ Reminiscing / Caregiver Chat – 2nd Wednesday February 14, 2:00 pm.

■ Computer Assistance with Brenda, Paul, Jay, Mike & Molly. Call us for an appointment.

■ Medical Equipment available for check-out to those 50+.

HEALTH & EXERCISE ■ Note: Purchase a monthly activity card to participate in any of the exercise classes offered, as well as utilizing the work-out room. Cost is $10 / month with Bozeman Senior Center annual membership fee of $12. The equipment room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.

New Classes: Tuesdays and Thursdays ■ 9:30-10-30. January 2 –February 27 ON THE BALL: Fitness balls will be used for most exercises including upper and lower body with a lot of core work.

■ 11:00-11:30 - BEGINNING YANG TAI CHI: Opportunity knocks! This is your chance to get in on a beginners’ class in Tai Chi to improve balance and overall health. Regular classes of Yang Tai Chi for non-beginners will continue at 11:30.

■ A reminder of the change of time for strength training. Now…Strong and More will include more range of motion and stretching.

■ PEDOMETER WALK: (February 5, 26) (March 5, 26) (April 9, 23) Get moving this winter. Join us as we travel (vicariously) to Middle Eastern Countries.

You can sign up and get a folder for the program at the front desk Jan 9-19. Our first meeting will be Monday Jan. 22. Tables will be reserved for lunch, then at 12:45 we will go to the downstairs meeting room for video and materials for the next meeting. Sign up for lunches ahead of time. You will need a pedometer. We do have some for sale or use at the front desk. Fitbit or other fitness technology will work. Anyone can participate. You DO NOT have to be “fit” to join us.

■ Mondays: 8:30am Strength Training, 9:00am Gentle Aerobics, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 11:30am Tai Chi for Mind/Balance, Balance 1:00pm Yoga, 1:35 pm ■ Tuesdays: 9:30am On the Ball, 11:00am Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 11:30am Yang Tai Chi, 1:00 Strong and More ■ Wednesdays: 8:30am Strength Training, 9:00am Gentle Aerobics, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 1:00pm Balance, 1:30pm Gentle Yoga, Yoga 6:00 pm.

■ Thursdays: 9:30am On the Ball, 11:00am Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 11:30am Yang Tai Chi, 1:00

Strong and More ■ Fridays: 8:30am Strength Training, 9:00am Gentle Aerobics, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 11:30am Tai Chi for Mind/Balance.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ■ Wood Carvers: Mondays 9:30 a.m. (Woodworker’s Shop is open to members 8:30a.m. -4:00 p.m.)

■ Duplicate Bridge: Mondays, 1:00 p.m.

■ Oil Painting: 1st & 3rd Monday, 1:00 p.m.

■ Book Club: 2nd Monday at 10:30 a.m.

■ AARP Meeting: 3rd Monday, 11:30 am ■ Pancake Supper & Bingo: 3rd Mon, 5:30pm ■ Creative Writing: Tuesdays, 10:00 am.

■ Line Dancing: Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. (Beginners @ 10:00am) ■ Cribbage: Tuesdays, 1:00 p.m.

■ Sign Language: Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

■ Singing Souls: Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.

■ Afternoon at the Movies: 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 ■ Bingo: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 p.m.

■ Watercolor Painting: Wed., 9:30 a.m.

■ Ukulele Club: Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.

■ Blood Press. Check Wednesdays 11:30-1:00 ■ Mah Jong: Wednesdays, 1:00pm-4:00pm ■ Arizona Two Step: Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m.

■ Legal Services: 3rd Thurs., 10:00 to 12:00 ■ Travel Adventure Theatre:3rd Wed. 1:00pm ■ Pinochle: Wed. & Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

■ Bridge: Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:45 p.m.

■ Scrabble: Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

■ Canasta: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m.

■ Association for the Blind: 2nd Thurs., 1:30 ■ GeriActors - Reader’s Theater, Fri, 1:00 ■ Euchre: 1st & 3rd Friday, 1:00 p.m.

NUTRITIONAL SERVICES ■ Congregate Meals at the Senior Center - MondayFriday, at Noon.

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

■ Frozen Meals available for pickup at the Senior Center Monday-Friday.

■ FREE Birthday Dinner Celebrations on Wednesdays during the month of your birthday for members – Come in and claim your free lunch!

TRAVEL ■ HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL.We hope your New Year’s Resolution is to plan to travel with the Bozeman Senior Center in 2018. Be sure to pay your membership dues for the Bozeman Senior Center and then pick from all the trips we have to offer. Itineraries available in the Travel Kiosk at the Senior Center and on the website. Put your name on the interested list if the itineraries are not ready yet.

MAJOR TRIPS: ■ EXPLORING GREECE AND ITS ISLANDS: April 9-23, 2018. Still a few spaces left. Fly from Bozeman to Athens. See the highlights of Athens, ancient Olympia, and Mycenae, before taking a high-speed ferry to Mykonos and Santorini.

■ ALASKA INSIDE PASSAGE CRUISE: June 17-24, 2018. Norwegian Cruise Lines, Pearl. Ports Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Victoria, British Columbia. Enjoy meals and amenities on board the ship.

PRIME February 2018 I 11 ■ NEW YORK CITY: July 19-23, 2018.

Highlights include: Greenwich Village, Wall Street, 9/11 Museum, TWO Broadway shows, cruise by the Statue of Liberty on the way to Ellis Island.

■ SPOTLIGHT ON WASHINGTON, D.C.: Sept. 2018. Six days. U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, World War II Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Korean War Memorial, Smithsonian institution, Arlington Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Kennedy gravesite, Mt. Vernon, George Washington’s home, Old Town Alexandria, Washington National Cathedral and Ford’s Theater.

■ CRUISING ECUADOR’S GALAPAGOS ISLANDS: Sept. 16-24, 2018. Quito, Ecuador, 4-night cruise to Santa Cruz Island, Vincente Roca Point, Urbina Bay, Alcedo Volcano, Tagus Cove, Santiago Island, Santa Cruz, Fly to Guayaquil.

■ BRANSON CHRISTMAS: Nov 28Dec 1, 2018. Ozark Mountain Christmas in Branson Missouri. 4 nights in the Radisson Hotel. Highlights: Haygood Christmas Show, College of the Ozark’s Campus, cruise on the Branson Belle, Presley’s Jubilee Evening show, Branson Festival of Lights motor coach tour, Shoji Tabucchi Show, Branson Landing, Andy Williams show, the Hughes Brothers Show, “The Miracle of Christmas” show.

■ EASTERN EUROPE CHRISTMAS MARKETS: Nov. 27 - Dec. 6, 2018. Warsaw, Poland, Christmas Markets in Warsaw, Krakow, and Praque. Tour Auschwitz, Oscar Schindler Factory, Royal Palace, and St. George Basilica.

SHORTER TRIPS AND DAY TRIPS NOW IN THE PLANNING STAGES: ■ Playmill Theater in West Yellowstone: “Annie get your Gun”.

■ Gates of the Mountains / dinner and entertainment at last chance ranch ■ Big Horn Canyon boat ride and dinner in billings ■ Tour of Tippet Rise, trying for a concert at tippet rise ■ Beartooth highway scenic motorcoach day trip ■ Missoula smoke jumpers tour / anaconda job corps, ccc ■ Historical Helena ■ Golden Sunlight Mine ■ Yellowstone Park day trip ■ If you have ideas for possible day trips or shorter trips from Bozeman, please talk to Judy.

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

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Please call 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 our 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 large vehicle to take surplus donations from Second Hand Rose to other thrift store.

Menu Mon-Fri at Noon 1 - Coleslaw, Beef Stroganoff, Broccoli, Dessert 2 - Ground Hog Day Lunch – Pea Salad, Hamburger w/Fixin’s, Macaroni Salad, Dessert 5 - Jello/Fruit, Beef Stir Fry, Noodles, Dessert 6 - Beets, Chicken Fried Steak, Hashbrowns/Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Dessert 7 - Citrus Salad, Beef Stew, Biscuits, Dessert 8 - Caesar Salad, Chicken Parmesan/ Noodles, 5-way Vegetables, Dessert 9 - Apricots, Polish Dog, Sauerkraut, Baked Beans, Dessert 12 - Tossed Salad, Spaghetti, French Bread, Capri Vegetables, Dessert 13 - Cottage Cheese/Fruit, Meat Balls, Rice, Steamed Carrots, Dessert 14 - VALENTINE’S DAY LUNCH – 3 Bean Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Green Beans, Dessert 15 - PRESIDENT’S DAY LUNCH – Fruit Salad, BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, Steamed Vegetables, Dessert 16 - CHINESE NEW YEAR LUNCH – Chinese Slaw, Chicken Chow Mein, Stir Fry Vegetables, Fortune Cookie 19 - CLOSED FOR PRESIDENT’S DAY HOLIDAY 20 - Tossed Salad, Pork Chop, Herb Rice, Carrots, Dessert 21 - Soup, Burger Steak, Baked Potato, Brussel Sprouts, Dessert 22 - Broccoli Salad, Baked Salmon, Rice, Peas, Dessert 23 - Boiled Eggs, Taco Salad Bar, Dessert 26 - Peaches, Chicken Tenders, Jo Jo’s, 3 Way-Vegetable, Dessert 27 - Tossed Salad, Baked Cod, Rice, California Blend Vegetable, Dessert 28 - Apricots, Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetable, Dessert

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: Lisa Beedy

Menu Mon – Fri at Noon 1 - Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, Veg-

etables, Salad, Dessert

2 - Minestrone Soup, Grilled Cheese

Sandwich, Salad, Dessert

5 - Taco Salad, Dessert

6 - Tuna & Noodles, Vegetables, Salad,

Dessert

7 - Baked Chicken, Potatoes, Veg-

The Belgrade Senior Center will be closed February 19th for President’s Day.

etables, Salad, Dessert

8 - Shepherd’s Pie, Vegetables, Salad,

Dessert

9 - Burgers, Chips, Vegetables, Salad,

EXERCISE: ■ Movement in Motion: 9am MWF ■ Yoga: 9am Tuesdays, 8am Fridays ■ Exercise class Tuesdays at 10am COMMUNITY RESOURCES: ■ Blood Pressure Check: Noon, Feb. 8, Feb. 22 ■ Fraud Prevention Workshop: Belgrade Senior Center: How to Protect Seniors (and yourself) From Fraud.

Feb. 20th 1:00-2:30 pm – Presented

by Home Instead.

■ Foot Care Clinic: Feb. 13 – MUST SIGN UP BY FEB. 6th!!

■ AARP Tax Assistance Starting Feb 13. Every Tuesday afternoon through April 10th. Call for an appointment SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: ■ Card Games: 12:30 Monday, 9am Thursdays; 12:30pm Fridays ■ BINGO: Thursdays 12:45 ■ Movie Day: Wednesday 1:00 ■ Valentine Dance: Saturday: Feb. 17: 2:00-5:00 pm ■ Board Meeting: Feb. 26

Dessert

12 - Breakfast Surprise, Vegetables,

Salad, Dessert

13 - Baked Potato Bar, Vegetables,

Salad, Dessert

14 - “You Asked for It!” Stuffed Chick-

en Breast, Roasted Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad, Dessert

15 - Meatloaf, Smashed Potatoes,

Vegetables, Salad, Dessert

16 - Chicken Noodle Soup, Egg Salad

Sandwich, Salad, Dessert

19 - Closed for President’s Day

20 - Bacon Mac & Cheese, Vegetables,

Salad, Dessert

21 - Birthday Celebration! Roast

Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad, Birthday Cake

22 - Enchilada Casserole, Rice, Veg-

etables, Salad, Dessert

23 - Fish & Chips, Vegetables, Salad,

Dessert

26 - Sloppy Joes, Tater Tots, Vegetables,

Salad, Dessert

27 - Hot Turkey Sandwiches, Mashed

Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad, Dessert

28 - Spaghetti, Meat Sauce, Vegetables,

Salad, Dessert

All Meals Include Roll & Drink, Veggie & Dessert. Gluten and dairy free items upon request.

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