Prime February 2019

FEBRUARY

2019

A MAGAZINE FOR MATURE ADULTS

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ALL IN THE FAMILY: COUPLE FINDS DREAM JOBS WORKING TOGETHER AT THE BELGRADE SENIOR CENTER

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SWEET TREATS FOR YOUR VALENTINES DAY

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FOR THE LOVE OF MONTANA, SWITZERLAND IS CALLING

A S P E C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N T H E B O Z E M A N D A I LY C H R O N I C L E

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A note from the editor Do you know a senior who should be featured in a future edition of Prime? Email your suggestions to Hannah Stiff at hstiff@dailychronicle.com.

All in the Family: Couple finds dream jobs working together at the Belgrade Senior Center ..................................................................2 Financial Tips for Snowbirds … Present and Future .....................5 Long Blue Afternoon Shadows ............................................................6 Sweet Treats for your Valentines Day ................................................7 For The Love Of Montana, Switzerland Is Calling ...........................8 Senior Citizen Center Calendars .........................................................9

EVERYTHING YOU WANT, MORE THAN YOU EXPECT

ALL IN THE FAMILY

COUPLE FINDS DREAM JOBS WORKING TOGETHER AT THE BELGRADE SENIOR CENTER

By Hannah Stiff

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ne year into their careers at the Belgrade Senior Center, it’s obvious that Lisa and Dave Beedy are just the right couple to run the place. Lisa is the Executive Director. Dave is the chef. At face value the story seems simple: couple of 33 years finds employment doing what they love, helping others. The back story, however is even more incredible.

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The Beedy’s have made an entire life of taking care

the Beedy family. In 1999, doctors made a startling

In 1995, the couple started cooking at Big Sky

doctors found that a portion of Dave’s brain was

of people.

discovery about Dave’s brain. As Lisa describes it,

Bible Camp in Bigfork. In the summer, they helped

hanging too close to his spine, causing spinal fluid to

pared and facilitated retreats. It was an around-the-

tion was likely degenerative. But Dave’s symptoms

run and feed campers. In the off season, they pre-

clock job that Dave, Lisa and their daughter loved.

In 2007, the Beedy family moved to Cannon Beach,

Ore. taking jobs at a conference center - Dave again

be displaced and form a cyst. Doctors said the condi-

remained mostly mellow.

“Every so often, he’d get wobbly,” Lisa explains.

“And then in May 2016, Dave was reaching under the

“When he came out, he couldn’t remember how to

tie his shoes,” Lisa says. “He had to have PT and OT to work on his balance.”

As it turns out, the pressure on Dave’s brain had

accumulated so much it forced doctors to try to

medically separate his skull from his swollen brain.

The surgery took a toll.

“Dave went from cooking for hundreds of people,

in the kitchen (and housekeeping, too), Lisa helping

three meals a day, seven days a week,” Lisa says. “After desk to get his shoes, and that jarred something loose.” surgery, all the menus, the orders, all of it was gone.”

conferences.

bling. Dave got a cane for stability.

with administrative work and overseeing women’s

In 2013, with children and grandchildren in Mon-

tana, Lisa and Dave decided it was time to return

home. They took another camp job, this time with

Yellowstone Alliance Adventures. Lisa managed the

office, Dave oversaw housekeeping and food service.

Throughout their adventures in Oregon and

Montana, a medical condition hung ominously over

All of the sudden, he couldn’t walk without stum-

“But it wasn’t getting better this time,” Lisa recalls.

Surgeons ended up removing a portion of Dave’s

While Dave recuperated and re-learned many mo-

tor skills, Lisa went back to work for 10 to 12 hours

a day. But she couldn’t leave Dave that long. So Lisa quit her beloved camp work and the couple moved

vertebrae and skull. Originally doctors planned

in with their daughter and her family. Dave’s grand-

supposed to be under for four hours. Four hours

Lisa got a job at Albertson’s. The owners at Pop’s

the surgery without touching the brain. Dave was stretched into eight.

daughter Sophi taught him to tie his shoes again.

Country Store in Belgrade gave Dave a chance to get back to work in a low-stress, part-time environment.

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Turns out, Dave did OK. One day when the Beedy’s were reading the newspaper, Lisa noticed an ad

seeking a cook for the Belgrade Senior Center. The hours were good and the

demands were far fewer than being a camp cook.

Dave was hired at the senior center and slowly, the basics of cooking

returned to him. After more than a year on the job, it’s impossible to tell that

Dave ever forgot his way around a kitchen. He chuckles when members at the senior center laud him for a good meal.

“Oh shoot, that means I have to come back to work tomorrow,” he says with

a smile.

Dave says he loves his work at the senior center because everyday he has

fun. Especially since shortly after he was hired, his wife was also hired, as

the executive director. Years after longtime director Shannon Bondy left the center to work in Bozeman, the board struggled to find the right fit for the

job. Finally, when Lisa’s predecessor quit after a brief time, the board took a chance on Lisa.

The Beedy’s employment has been a roaring success so far. Lisa mopped up

a financial mess she inherited with careful bookkeeping and the proverbial belt tightening to get the senior center back into operating in the black. She has

also opened up the senior center as a community gathering place. During the annual Festival of Lights celebration in Belgrade, the Senior Center hosted

a children’s craft and reading hour, filling the place with young, very excited

visitors.

Lisa has also freshened up the typical senior center programming. Sure

there are crafting and aerobics classes. But there are also incredible perfor-

mances by musicians from the Bozeman Symphony. There are ballet perfor-

mances from preeminent dance students studying their craft at top universities.

There are concerts in the courtyard. There are garden plots that provide fresh produce for senior center meals.

“I want the community to look at the senior center in a completely different

light,” Lisa says. “It’s not just the place where seniors go to play cards when

they don’t do anything else. We need to up the ante when it comes to activi-

ties and opportunities.”

The momentum Dave and Lisa bring to the Belgrade Senior Center seems

sure to continue as they look forward to making each day exciting, whether

that’s celebrating Elvis’ birthday with a sock hop and special meal, or inviting

the town in for an event. It’s all gravy, now that they’re working together again

and serving people.

“It’s in our DNA to work together to make people feel warm and welcome,”

Lisa says. “This is probably the most fun job either of us has ever had.”

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FINANCIAL TIPS FOR SNOWBIRDS …

PRESENT AND FUTURE

By Edward Jones

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inter is here again – which may make you wish you were somewhere else. You might be thinking how pleasant it would be to become a snowbird and move to a warmer climate for the season. Of course, your stage of life will help determine if you are prepared to be a snowbird now or if you’re just hoping to be one in the future.

But in either case, you’ll need to be financially prepared.

So, let’s look at what it would take to be a snowbird – tomorrow and today:

SNOWBIRD TOMORROW – The further ahead you plan, the more options you’re likely to have when you embark on the snowbird life. If you’re going to be retired, you’ll need to review all your sources of retirement income – Social Security, your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan, your IRA, and so on – to determine if you’ll have enough money available for your yearly snowbird trips without jeopardizing your retirement lifestyle. Your calculations will depend on what sort of snow-

bird existence you have in mind. Do you want to buy a second home or just rent? Will you be gone just a few weeks each year or several months? Clearly, to ensure a successful snowbird experience, you’ll need to identify your goals and create a strategy for achieving them.

SNOWBIRD TODAY – If you’ve reached a point where you can indeed make your snowbird dream a reality, and you’re ready to pack your bags, you’ll need to take action on some practical matters, such as these: • Secure your home. If you have a security system, make sure it’s armed and working properly. Stop your news- papers and magazines, forward your mail, ask your neighbors to remove any stray papers, flyers and advertisements from your porch or entryway, and arrange to have your snow shoveled.

• Notify your bank. To fight theft, the fraud departments of many banks are getting more aggressive in spotting and denying unusual charges. That’s why it’s important to give your bank your temporary address and contact infor- mation before you leave. By doing so, you can reduce the risk of your account being frozen temporarily if your

financial institution can’t reach you with questions about charges from an unexpected loca- tion. You also might find it useful to open a bank account at your snowbird site.

• Pay your bills. If you already pay all your bills automatically through bank authorizations, you may not have to do anything when you leave. But if you still pay some bills the old-fashioned way, with checks and envelopes, look for these bills in your forwarded mail.

• Track your investments. You can probably track the progress of your invest- ments online, and it’s a good idea to do so, just as you would at your permanent address. Even if you’re only gone a couple of months, you may

need to make some investment moves, so stay on top of your accounts and contact your investment pro- fessional, as needed. As always, though, don’t overreact to sudden market swings – ideally, you’ve got long-term strategies in place that can serve your needs in most investment environments.

The life of a snowbird can be a pleasant one. So take the necessary steps before you leave – and enjoy your days in the sun.

Nathan M. Kirby Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Dreaming Up the Ideal Retirement Is Your Job. Helping You Get There Is Ours.

To learn more about why Edward Jones makes sense for you, call or visit a financial advisor today.

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424 E Main St #202-C Bozeman, MT 59715 406-585-1141

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LONG BLUE AFTERNOON SHADOWS

By Lois Stephens

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t’s that time of year again when the winter doldrums strike. Those incredibly dark three weeks on either side of the winter solstice are enough to drive anyone mad. The three weeks in December prior to the solstice pass relatively smoothly with the preparations for the holidays occupying everyone’s attention. However, those three weeks after the shortest day of the year, in bleak January without distractions of the Christmas season, seem interminable, and one wonders if the sun will in fact actually start its journey back across the skies to bring spring.

January, the coldest month of the year, not only brings frigid temperatures, it also gives scanty daylight hours and long dark nights. Experts tell me the days have begun lengthening with each passing day but it certainly takes several weeks to notice and celebrate the change. Even though the days supposedly get longer, the fact remains that by three in the afternoon on a January day, those long blue shadows stretching across the landscape let us all know that twilight isn’t far off. As soon as the sun drops below the horizon, cold and dark-

ness descend rapidly.

In summer we seldom think about the short shadows, kept in their place by a sun high overhead, but winter mocks us with a different story. Those shadows stretch endlessly across the ground in midafternoon, the light gets a certain violet cast to it and we know daylight will vanish before too long and that we don’t have a lot of natural daylight left to finish up any outdoor task.

I read somewhere that the month of January sees the highest number of separations and divorces. I get it. I

understand why people suffer depression at this time of year. Lack of sunshine, a lot of clouds, and a scarcity of blue sky can wreck anyone’s mental outlook. January is a tough month, my least favorite time of year. The holiday season has ended, people have returned to the daily grind, and they face short days, dark nights, and often quite chilly temperatures. January can provide bright sunny days with crystal clear, achingly beautiful skies, but it also gives us clouds, wind, snow, sleet, and unsavory winter weather.

National Soup Month occurs in January, as well as does Hot Tea Month. Why does this not surprise me? Soup and tea seem like good ideas to help chase the blues on cold winter days.

I get quite discouraged in January, so I try hard to take advantage of every single sunny day that this month has to offer.

Daylight is precious this time of year, and when this dark month gives us the opportunity to lose oneself in a sky so deep blue that it almost hurts to look at it, I need to get out and enjoy the day for an uplift in spirits and to remind me that spring will arrive eventually.

So, I have to work with January, not against her. January’s few hours of delightful sunshine provide lots of ways to chase the winter blues, so I try to take advantage of them. My dog and I take long walks, or lots of short walks if temperatures have dipped to an uncomfortable level. I find small outdoor activities to do, such as filling the bird feeders, or polishing up my toboggan and taking it for a few runs down the hill. If I hadn’t given away my ice skates, I would skate on the community rink, but I am not about to purchase a new pair. I figure careening around the ice at my age just begs for an unwanted fall and a broken bone of one sort or another.

I’ll settle for other activities that include sledding and hiking. Even traipsing through the snow to the open area we call the fire pit gives me fresh air, provides the

dog with a chance to stretch her legs, and if the day is bright, allows the sunshine to work its magic.

We humans might not like to venture out in the cold of January, but I am amazed at the birds I hear, the deer tracks that wander through our property, and the signs of other wildlife sharing this mountain with us. Life goes on even if it may be cold and miserable some days. I try to keep that in mind when sunless days and frigid temperatures bring on mental stress.

I also smile when seed catalogues show up in my mailbox. Planting anything at all at this time of year is so far out of the question that seed catalogues seem a bit frivolous. However, they provide hours of entertainment on cold dreary days. I compare varieties, trying to decide what might and might not work in my small part of the world. I take comfort in the thought that if seed companies figure they can send out catalogues when the thermometer reads minus 3 and the weatherman snickers when he tells me the wind chill factor is minus 40, they must have unswerving faith that spring will follow in the future, however distant and impossible that future might seem at this point.

So, I live through January as best I can.

I catch up on my reading and I get latch hook projects completed. I am thrilled when I turn the first page of the new calendar to show that February has arrived, as I figure that with February’s arrival, I can and will make it to spring. Those long blue afternoon shadows will surely begin to shorten up as the days grow longer.

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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SWEET TREATS FOR YOUR VALENTINES DAY No matter how you celebrate Valentine’s Day - with a significant other or a group of friends, at home with a good meal or out on the town - everyone deserves a sweet treat they’ll fall in love with. Here are some of our favorite sweet tooth recipes.

Dark Chocolate Blueberry Pistachio Bark Makes 16 one ounce servings 12 oz dark chocolate chips (I like Ghirardelli’s 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips)

Super Soft Dark Chocolate Cherry Cookies Makes 2 dozen cookies 1/3 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

2/3 cup dried blueberries 1/2 cup shelled pistachio nuts, coarsely crushed In a double boiler over hot water (not quite boiling) melt chocolate chips until smooth. Add 1/3 cup dried blueberries and 1/4 cup pistachios.

Pour mixture onto a foil-lined cookie sheet and spread to 1/8” thickness. Sprinkle remaining blueberries and pistachios on top. Place cookie sheet into refrigerator for 45 minutes, until bark hardens all the way through. Break bark into uneven pieces. Store in airtight container in the refrigerator-- the pure chocolate will melt on contact with your fingertips!

This tasty chocolate bark is packed full of antioxidants to make you feel A OK about indulging. The recipe turns out so pretty you might even want to share with friends. Make a double batch!

1 egg 1/4 tsp salt 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1/4 cup 2% or full fat Greek yogurt 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips 3/4 cup dried cherries Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, use a mixer to combine butter and sugars. Beat until creamy, then add vanilla and egg. Continue to mix until well-combined.

Recipes Courtesy of Lindsay Kordick, a registered dietician and fabulous cook who lives in Bozeman with her family.

In a separate smaller bowl, mix flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add half of dry mixture to butter mixture and mix well. Add half of the Greek yogurt and mix. Add the remaining flour mixture, followed by the remaining yogurt, stirring well after each addition. Stir in chocolate chips and dried cherries by hand until evenly mixed.

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Use a medium cookie scoop to place ~ 1 1/2 Tbsp cookie batter in even scoops onto baking sheets prepared with parchment paper. Space cookies 2” apart.

Bake each sheet separately, for 10-12 minutes, until cookies are cooked through and lightly browned on the bottom.

Allow to cool for 5 minutes prior to transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Store in an airtight container when completely cooled (for up to 5 days).

These delightful bites contain no trans fats, so they are a healthy way to enjoy the holiday. And they’ll stay soft and delicious all week long!

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FOR THE LOVE OF MONTANA, SWITZERLAND IS CALLING

By Kathy Cambridge

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ove Montana enough you want a Montana like vacation? Switzerland is calling you. Switzerland is beautiful in the summer with temperatures averaging in the low 80’s. It is also a winter wonderland with its breathtaking snow-capped peaks and deep lakes. When you hear someone say Switzerland, do visions of beautiful chalets come to mind? They should as they are as big of a part of Switzerland as yodeling and the farming culture outside the cities. Many of the popular activities mirror Montana like skiing, hiking and mountain biking.

A notable place to start is the Jungrau region which showcases the highest peaks and main summit of the Bernese Alps. Whether you chose to hike or ride up to the “Top of Europe” (a sight that is often described as a glacier saddle), the views going up and coming down leave most in awe and wondering how it can be more spectacular at the top until they get there. Take your jacket - it never gets warm on the top!

Journey to Jungrau Park where you can learn about the seven mysteries of the world. Then head to the Village of Lauterbrunnen where you can see more than 70 waterfalls most notably including Staubbach Falls that drops over 1,000 feet or Trummelbach Falls which is captivating but only accessible in summer.

Stop at a truly charming village, Wengen, where the only access is by train. It is car free village and full of sunshine and culture. Switzerland is known for this and other areas that are car free and only accessible by train and/or cable car. You can go back to nature without all the hustle and bustle.

Don’t leave without making a point to see the Rhine Falls which boasts the largest waterfall not only in Switzerland but in all of Europe. Another must see is Lake Lucerne. While it is not the largest lake in Switzerland, most would agree it is the most beautiful.

You won’t want to miss the oldest covered wooden footbridge located across the River Reuss in Lucerne with artistic works dating back to the 17th century known as the Chapel Bridge (Kapellbrucke) for its architecture and water tower in the middle of the bridge.

If you love medieval architecture, head to Chillon

Castle. This island castle (on Lake Geneva) is noted as Switzerland’s most visited historic monument and dates back to 1005.

Arts, literature and music are visible all across Switzerland’s culture and a number of festivals radiate their love of the arts. The Montreux Jazz Festival expands beyond jazz and encompasses all music genres and is attended by 200,000+ people over two weeks.

The Lucerne Festival focusing on classical music is a series of three festivals. If you prefer rock, the Paleo Festival boasts the largest open-air annual rock festival.

For the film buffs, the Locarno International Film Festival is held every August. If you are truly looking for the artists among you, the Art Basel is international art festival showcases not only established artists but emerging artists as well.

Kathy Cambridge Franchise Owner, Cruise Planners www.plan4ittravel.com

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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: $4 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 Jan 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: $4.00. 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, 3rd or 4th Tuesday.

■ 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 5 - Tacos 6 - Soups 7 - Chili Dogs

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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 and Irving School Lip Sync Battle: 12 volunteers are needed to user at the Emerson for a Lip Sync Battle.

Hours would be 5pm-9pm.

■ 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.

■ Habitat for Hummanity: Volunteer who enjoys talking with people needed for greeting customers at front desk and answering any questions. Training will be provided, flexible days and hours.

Open Tuesday –Saturday 9am to 4 pm.

■ Habitat for Humanity: Critical repair program is in need of volunteers to assist in home repairs and improvements for low income people in our community.

No experience needed just a desire to learn, openings on the Thursday crew.

■ Montana Veterans Affairs Division: Volunteer needed to greet veterans and or family members along with answering phones. Office is open Monday thru Friday 8am – 5 pm, shifts are flexible.

■ Bozeman Health: In need of extra volunteers to help with giving directions at the Atrium Entrance Monday thru Friday 4pm-8pm and Saturday or Sunday 10 am-2pm.

■ Bozeman Health: Volunteers needed at the front desk to help with directions at Medical Building number 5. Shifts available Monday thru Friday 8am-12 pm and 1pm-5pm.

LIVINGSTON: ■ American Red Cross: Blood Donor Ambassador needed. This would be someone who greets and assists blood donors at blood drives which occur every 6 weeks at The American Legion.

■ Livingston Emergency Disaster Committee: Has a need for Public Information Officers to help answer the phone calls from the general public at the Court House, when an emergency occurs, such as wildfires, flooding or train derailment.

■ Food and Resource Center: could use drivers to deliver frozen dinner senior meals on Mon. or Tues. mornings.

Help also needed in packaging meals on Fri.’s at 2:00PM, as well as helping customers shop on Tues. and Thurs. from 1-3PM at the Food Pantry itself.

Livingston HealthCare: Volunteers are needed to greet and escort patients and visitors throughout the hospital.

Loaves and Fishes: has a need for people who enjoy cooking who can help during the week with preparing a meal in the morning and helping with the evening meal and clean up.

12 - Polish Sausages 13 - Mongolian Beef 14 - Fried Chicken 19 - Beef Stroganoff 20 - Soup & Salad 21 - Beef Roast 26 - Liver 27 - Cod 28 - Goulash

BOZEMAN LIONS CLUB 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

For more information, contact Richard Reiley at

406-388-7840

Visit us on the web at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/bozemanmt

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Bozeman Senior Center

CLOSURES: ■ Closed February 18th for President’s Day.

ANNOUNCEMENTS ■ The Board meeting is held on the second Friday of each month at 10:00 ■ AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Assistance: Mondays and Saturdays, February 4 through April 13, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (by appointment only) - Trained AARP volunteers are available to 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. You will need last year’s tax return, 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 586-2421 to set up an appointment. Thank you to all the volunteers who dedicate many hours providing this wonderful service. Assistance is open to the public.

■ Intermediate Bridge Lessons (taught by Heidi Hickes): Fridays, January 25, February 8 and March 1, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., meet in the Senior Center Dining room – near the stage Intermediate students who are committed to advancing their game and have mastered the basics are encouraged to participate. The basics include: 1) bidding such as Stayman, transfers, limit raises, game forcing bids, invitational bids, doubles and 2) the fundamentals of declarer play and defense.

Heidi’s lessons will include a lecture of about 30 – 45 minutes followed by playing time with prepared hands complimenting the theme of the day.

Classes will cover advanced concepts as well as tips to improve your bridge thinking and strategy.

Class 1 (January 25): Improve your bidding; general guides and tips to improve judgement.

Class 2 (February 8): Refining declarer play – learn to conceptualize and implement a plan before you play to trick one.

Class 3 (March 1): Develop better defensive strategies including appropriate leads, correct defensive carding and when to win your tricks.

Melanie Sabo is assisting Heidi and is the person to contact for signing up for this class. Her email address is melaniekaesabo@gmail.com. We need to know how many people are attending in order to have enough prepared hands ready for the playing part of the classes.

Senior Center members are welcome to participate in these classes free of charge. Senior Center membership is $12.00 per year so do complete your membership sign up at the main desk if you’d like to attend Heidi’s classes…..then let Melanie know you’ll be there!!

■ Legal case Focus Group: Monday, February 11, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (sign up, first come first served) – The Bidegaray Law Firm will hold a focus group at the Bozeman Senior Center. Sometimes these run a few minutes longer if the participants want. The firm will pay $10 per focus group participant. All backgrounds are encouraged to apply. During the focus group you will discuss issues from an actual Montana case.

They are looking for participants to provide their

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brutally honest opinions, as the conscience of the community. All opinions are welcome - no one is right or wrong. Focus group participants normally enjoy the process. Call the Center at 586-2421 and sign up as seating is limited to six to eight people.

If this turns out to be as popular as we think, we may make it a monthly event. Call your friends, this is open to the public.

■ Fall Prevention: Monday, February 25, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Kate Dolan, a physical therapist from Great Northern Physical Therapy will help us avoid falls during this slippery season. “Are you fearful of falling during the winter season?

According to the CDC, 1 in 4 people over the age of 65 years old are at risk for falling. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. Come join the clinicians from Great Northern Physical Therapy for a free fall risk screen in February. The physical therapists will assess your balance and strength and assess if you are at risk for falls. They will provide you with some exercises that you can do at home to help decrease your risk of falling.” Open to the public.

■ PLEASE NOTE: The suggested meal donation for those 60 years of age or older is $4.00 per person. The Area IV Agency on Aging (our Federal funding source at the State level) has requested our sites ask the price of $4.00 to keep all sites standardized. $4.00/meal is a great bargain.

Remember, this is still a suggested donation. If this causes a hardship for you, please pay only what you can afford. Individuals under the age of 60 are required to pay $6.00/meal.

EVENTS/PROGRAMS ■ Groundhog Day Lunch: Friday, February 1, 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 13, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (by appointment only) - Trained AARP volunteers are available to assist you in completing your tax returns at the Bozeman Senior Center. See Announcements above for details.

Call 586-2421 to set up an appointment – open to the public.

■ Bring a Friend to Lunch Day: Friday, February 8, 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!

■ Intermediate Bridge Lessons (taught by Heidi Hickes): Friday February 8, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., meet in the Senior Center Dining room – near the stage Class 2 (February 8): Refining declarer play – learn to conceptualize and implement a plan before you play to trick one.

■ Legal case Focus Group: Monday, February 11, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (sign up - first come first served) – a one hour session with the Bidegaray Law Firm discussing actual Montana cases. The firm pays $10 per group participant.

■ Fall Prevention: Monday, February 25, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. - Clinicians from Great Northern

Physical Therapy will help us avoid falls during this slippery season by assessing our balance and strength and provide some exercises to do at home to help decrease your risk of falling.

■ Red Hats, will meet Wednesday, February 13 at 11:30 a.m. at Applebee’s ■ Valentine’s Day Lunch: Thursday, Feb 14, 12:00 Noon – Bring pictures of you and your sweetheart along with a short story of how you met. We will also have some special entertainment. Enjoy a delicious roast beef meal that includes mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans and strawberry shortcake for dessert. Call to get your name on the meal list early.

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

■ Afternoon at the Movies: Tuesday, February 19, 1:00 p.m. - Enjoy free popcorn and this great movie from Movie Lovers: 20th Century Women - The lives of three generations of women are explored in 1979, amid a changing social landscape in Southern California.

■ Travel Adventure Theatre, Wednesday, February 20 at 12:50 p.m. – “The New Zealand Experience” By Grant Foster Presented by Dale Smith: This colorful 16mm film covering both islands includes exciting places most tourists never see narrated by Native Grant who is a great photographer and story teller. You won’t want to miss this one.

■ The Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Program is no longer sponsored by the Senior Center, but we welcome the group to gather each Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.

SERVICES/SUPPORT SERVICES ■ Pharmacist consultations: 2nd and 4th Mondays from 10:30 – 12:30 ■ AARP meeting: 3rd Monday at 12:30, 4th Monday for Jan & Feb due to holidays ■ Foot Clinic by appointment only. 3rd & 4th Monday & Tuesday.

■ Association for the Blind meets 2nd Tuesday, 1:30. Open to anyone who is visually impaired.

■ Free blood pressure checks every Wednesday, 11:30-1:00 ■ Forgetters & Friends: 2nd Wednesday, 1:00 ■ Reminiscing / Caregiver Chat – 2nd Wednesday 2:00 ■ Legal Services: 3rd Thurs., 10:00 to 12:00 ■ Brain Injury Support Group: 3rd Friday 11:00 ■ Computer Assistance with Brenda, Paul, Jay and Ed. 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 4:00 p.m.

By popular demand on Tuesdays & Thursdays: ■ 9:00 a.m. - 10-00 a.m. Jan. 8 through April ON THE BALL Fun core-strengthening class using fitness balls, including weights.

■ 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Feb. 5 to March 28, BEGINNING TAI CHI Improve balance & overall health with flowing movements.

■ Regular classes of Yang Tai Chi for non-beginners continue Tuesday & Thursday at 11:30. Sun (Mind/Balance) Tai Chi for non-beginners meets on Monday & Friday at 11:30.)

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

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ■ Wood Carvers: Mondays 9:30 (Shop open to members 8:30 - 4:00) ■ Duplicate Bridge: Mondays, 1:00 ■ Oil Painting: 1st & 3rd Monday, 1:00 ■ Creative Writing/Senior Stories: Tuesdays, 10:00 ■ Line Dancing: Tuesdays, 10:30 (Beginners @ 10:00am) ■ Cribbage: Tuesdays, 1:00 ■ Singing Souls: Tuesdays, 1:30 ■ Afternoon at the Movies: 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 ■ Bingo: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 ■ Watercolor Painting: Wednesdays, 9:30 ■ Ukulele Club: Wednesdays, 10:00 ■ Blood Pressure Check: Wednesdays 11:30-1:00 ■ Mah Jong: Wednesdays, 1:00 -4:00 ■ Holistic Meditation: Wednesdays at 1:30 ■ Adventure Travel: 3rd Wednesday, 1:00 ■ Pinochle: Wed. & Thursday, 1:00 ■ Bridge: Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:45 ■ Canasta: Thursdays, 10:00 ■ Scrabble: Fridays 10:00 ■ Geriactors: Fridays at 1:00 NUTRITIONAL SERVICES ■ Congregate Meals at the Senior Center Monday-Friday, 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 ■ Bozeman Senior Center Travel Program - Full Itineraries for all trips are available in the kiosk at the Bozeman Senior Center front desk. For more information, call Judy at 586-2421 on Monday and Wednesday mornings, or email: travel@bozemanseniorcenter.org.

PRIME February 2019 I 11 ■ SUMMER DAY TRIPS; Check the travel kiosk in the lobby of the Bozeman Senior Center for full itineraries for all of the following trips. We will have a wide selection of day trips for you to enjoy, so get signed up right away to hold your space.

■ FREEZE OUT LAKE: THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 2019. Enjoy seeing thousands of snow geese feeding in the area.

■ PLAYMILL THEATER, WEST YELLOWSTONE, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26th The play will be “Music Man”. We have front row seating for the 6:00 p.m. show.

■ BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY TRIP: SHARON EVERSMAN will again be your tour leader, sharing her wealth of knowledge about this very scenic area.

Monday, July 29th.

■ CHARLIE RUSSELL CHEW CHOO: SATURDAY, SEPT. 7 and 8. Enjoy the Chokecherry Festival before a very fun ride on the Charlie Russell Chew Choo train, complete with a prime rib dinner and great entertainment. Spend the night at the Yogo Inn. Then on Sunday, enjoy seeing “What the Hay” entries and going to the Utica Fair.

The rest of the summer day trips are still in the planning stage, so check the travel kiosk regularly for the newest itineraries.

■ BUTTE DAY TRIP: We will be going to the very interesting Mining Museum and also to the Butte underground. Both places you will thoroughly enjoy.

■ GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS BOAT RIDE AND DINNER AFTERWARDS ■ TIPPET RISE ■ HELENA DAY TRIP: Visit the Capitol, the Cathedral, the Old Governor’s Mansion and the Historical Society Museum.

■ YELLOWSTONE PARK DAY TRIP to Yellowstone Lake for lunch and a boat ride.

■ TWO DAY TRIP: to Ft. Benton, Havre, with an overnight in Havre.

LONGER TRIPS; ■ NOVA SCOTIA: AUGUST 14 - 22, 2019 ■ FALL COLORS OF CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND OCT. 3 - 11, 2019 ■ WASHINGTON, D.C., OCTOBER 19-15, 2019 ■ AUSTRALIA / NEW ZEALAND SEPT. 23 to OCT. 13, 2019 ■ SAN ANTONIO HOLIDAY: DECEMBER 5 - 9, 2019 ■ CHRISTMAS ON THE DANUBE: DECEMBER 2019. DANUBE RIVER CRUISE INCUDING VISITS TO THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS ALONG THE DANUBE. 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 with this monthly service!

■ Our thrift store, Second Hand Rose need volunteers to take surplus donations from to other thrift stores about once a week.

Second-hand Rose thrift store hours: 10:00 to 2:00 M-F.

Menu Mon-Fri at Noon 1 - GROUNDHOG DAY, Pears, Grilled Ham & Cheese, Chips, Tomato Soup 4 – Apricots, Marinated Chicken Thigh, Roasted Zucchini & Squash, Baked Potato Bread 5 – Applesauce, Ham Slice with Pineapple, Roasted Sweet Potato Casserole, Green Beans 6 – Jello, Hamburger Gravy over Mashed Potato’s, Peas & Carrots, Bread 7 – NATIONAL FETTUCINE ALFREDO DAY, Green Salad, Chicken Alfredo on Fettuccini, Broccoli, Garlic Bread Stick 8 – BRING A FRIEND TO LUNCH, Tomato/Cucumber, Salmon with Dill Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Steamed Veggies 11 - Toss Salad, Meat Lasagna, Green Beans, Garlic Bread 12 - Peach Half, BBQ Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Hawaiian Roll 13 - Corn Chowder, Soup and Salad Bar 14 – VALENTINE’S DAY, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Strawberry Shortcake 15 – PRESIDENT’S DAY, Fruit Salad, Bow Tie Pasta with Pesto Cream Sauce, Steamed Carrots, Apple Pie 18 - CLOSED for Presidents Day 19 – Beets, Chicken & Dumplings, Steamed Veggies 20 - Beef & Cheese Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Mexican Corn 21 – NATIONAL PANCAKE DAY, Boiled Egg, Blueberry Pancakes, Sausage, Potatoes O’Brien 22 - Diced Peaches, Taco Salad Bar 25 – Applesauce, Pork Chop, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Broccoli 26 - Chicken Noodle Soup and Salad Bar 27 - Diced Peaches, Tossed Salad, Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Steamed Veggies 28 - Citrus Salad, Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans

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

EXERCISE: ■ Movement in Motion: 9am Mon, Weds, Fri ■ Yoga: 9am Tuesdays, 8am Fridays ■ Exercise class Tuesdays at 10am COMMUNITY RESOURCES ■ Blood Pressure Check: Noon: February 7th & 21st ■ Andi Salsbury with HRDC Senior Programs: Feb. 12th and 26th ■ Alzheimer’s Awareness Workshops: 12:30 PM on February 6th and 27th SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: ■ Wednesday: 9:00 am: Needleaires Sewing Circle ■ BINGO: Thursdays 12:45 ■ February 14th: Valentine Lunch ■ Board Meeting: February 19th ■ February 20th: Birthday Celebration ■ Belgrade Breakfast Club: February 19th, 2019 – 7:00-8:30 am: Open to the public! Stop by, order off our menu and enjoy breakfast!

■ February 22nd : Around the World Day: Sicily CARD GAMES: ■ Monday: 12:45 pm Cribbage ■ Tuesday: 12:45 pm Hand & Foot ■ Thursday: 8:30 am Pinochle ■ Friday: 12:30 pm Pinochle

Menu Mon – Fri at Noon

1 - Salad, Sloppy Joes, Tator Tots, Vegetables, Dessert 4 - Salad, Chicken & Rice Casserole, Vegetables, Dessert 5 - Salad, Salisbury Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 6 - Salad, Beef Stroganoff, Noodles, Vegetables, Dessert 7 - Salad, Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 8 - Salad, Beef Stew, Biscuits, Dessert 11 - Salad, French Dip Sandwich, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 12 - Salad, Ham & Cheese Quiche, Vegetables, Dessert 13 - Salad, Spaghetti, Vegetables, Dessert 14 - Valentine’s Day, Salad, Pot Roast, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 15 - Salad, Chicken & Dumplings, Vegetables, Dessert 18 - Salad, Pork Chops, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 19 - Salad, Enchilada Casserole, Vegetables, Dessert 20 - Breakfast Club, BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 21 - Salad, Grilled Chicken Sandwiches, Tator Tots, Vegetables, Dessert 22 - Around the World Sicily, Bruschetta. Pasta Alla Norma, Sicilian Cauliflower Salad, Cannoli 25 - Salad, Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 26 - Salad, Paella (Spanish Rice Casserole), Vegetables, Dessert 27 - Salad, Roast Turkey, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 28 - Salad, Hot Dog Bar, Chips, Vegetables, Dessert

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

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