Active Aging Community Connection Series

Guest column by Jamie Saitta, Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department & Cheryl Bartholomew, Chairperson for Age Friendly Bozeman

The Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department and Age Friendly Bozeman will offer a series of presentations for people ages 55 and better in Story Mill Community Park during the month of May. The series is called Community Connection. The presentations will align with the Older Americans Month 2021 theme, “Communities of Strength” and will focus on providing information about upcoming Parks and Recreation Department community projects, Active Aging Fitness Programs, and will provide information on resources and services targeting the interests and or needs of the mature adult population. Presentations will be held outdoors in Story Mill Community Park on Tuesdays from 11:30am – 12:30pm. Registration is required in advance by calling the Parks and Recreation Department offi ce at (406) 582-2290. Presentations will be cancelled no later than 5 p.m. the previous day if the minimum requirement for attendance has not been met or if the forecast calls for inclement weather.

Group sizes will be limited and all safety and health protocols required by the Gallatin City County Health Department will be diligently followed.

We hope you will join us throughout the month of May. We welcome you to share this information with friends, family, colleagues and neighbors who might be interested in attending these events.

Earn points when you attend three presentations that can be used towards a FREE Active Aging Fitness Classes in the future!

Date Day and Time Topic May 4th Tuesday Community Growth and Opportunities View the display of innovative designs created by the MSU Com11:30am-12:3.0pm munity Design Architecture Department in partnership with the Bozeman Parks and Recreation Department and Age Friendly Bozeman for a proposed option for public buildings to address COVID related issues with adequate space and improved ventilation as well as universal design that promotes access and participation for persons of all ages and abilities. is opens the door to more intergenerational and wellness programming opportunities to enhance quality of life and unity in our community for all generations. We welcome your input and ideas.

May 11th Tuesday 11:30am-12:30pm

Parks, Recreation, Trails and Active Transportation Plan Update Join Addi Jadin, Parks Planning and Development Manager, to learn about the upcoming update of the Parks, Recreation, Trails and Active Transportation plan that will shape the future of parks and recreation in our community and how you can be involved!

May 18th Tuesday 11:30am-12:30pm

May 25th Tuesday 11:30am-12:30pm

Walk the Talk Discover the bene ts of walking with poles, presented by Cheryl Bartholomew, Senior Fitness Instructor and Certi ed Nordic Pole Walking Instructor. e demonstration will be followed by a brief walk around the park and a 15 minute pole assisted guided stretch routine. A limited number of walking poles will be available, or bring your own.

What is Functional Fitness and why is it important? Functional tness is training that prepares the body for real life movements and activities. It is accomplished by working multiple muscle groups at the same time. e body and brain work together to enhance mobility, improve balance and posture and reduce your risk of injury. It promotes independence and enables us to experience a higher quality of life as we age. is is a fun introduction to basic functional tness movement.

Look at Your Financial Situation Holistically

By Nathan M. Kirby

What’s the biggest fi nancial mistake you can make? Choosing the wrong investments? Waiting too long to save for retirement? Underestimating the costs of retirement? All these are reasonable answers, but the biggest mistake you might make is not looking at your fi nancial picture holistically – that is, not bringing into the picture all the elements of yourself. Let’s consider some of them:

• Your views on helping

your family – Your decisions about helping your family are clearly going to be a major part of your fi nancial strategy – and this is true at virtually all stages of your life. When your children are young, you’ll need to decide if you’re going to put away money for their college education, and, if so, how much, and in what investment vehicles. When they’re young adults, you may also need to decide how much fi nancial support you’re willing to provide for things such as the down payment on a new home. And when you’re drawing up your estate plans, you’ll need to consider how to distribute assets to your children, grandchildren or other family members. • Your personal beliefs – As someone with civic, ethical and moral concerns, you want to positively affect the world around you. And that’s why you may feel compelled to make charitable gifts throughout your life and then make philanthropy part of your legacy. To accomplish these objectives, you’ll want to include gifting techniques in your fi nancial strategy today and your estate plans for tomorrow. Of course, for the estate planning component, you’ll need to work with your tax and legal advisors.

• Your purpose in life when you

retire – When you retire, you may be stepping off a career path, but you’re also entering a world of possibilities. How will you defi ne, and live out, your new sense of purpose at this stage of your life? Do you seek to broaden your horizons by traveling around the world? Do you want to give back more to the community by volunteering? Can you spend more time pursuing the hobbies you enjoy? Each of these choices will carry different fi nancial implications for how much you’ll need to accumulate for retirement and how much you will need to take out each year from your retirement accounts, such as your IRA and 401(k). • Your health – Your physical and mental health can play big roles in your fi nancial plans and outlook. On the most basic level, the healthier you are, and the better you take care of yourself, the lower your health care bills will likely be during retirement, which will affect the amount you need to put away for health care. And you also may need to prepare for the costs of long-term care, which can be enormous – in fact, a private room in a nursing home can easily cost $100,000 per year, according to the insurance company Genworth. It can be challenging to weave all these elements into a single, unifi ed vision, so you may want to get some help from a fi nancial professional. But, in any case, be prepared to look at your situation holistically – because, when putting together a lifetime’s fi nancial strategy, every part of your life matters.

Nathan M. Kirby Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Bozeman Senior Center Recreation

Note: The Bozeman Senior Center will be closed May 31st in observation of Memorial Day

The Board meeting is held on the third Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m. Bozeman Senior Center’s Second Hand Rose is open on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from noon – 3p.m. and Wednesday and Fridays 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m. The Book Store is open on Tuesdays from noon – 3p.m. You may now enter through the main entrance in the building on Tuesdays to shop in the bookstore. These dates and times are subject to change dependent upon volunteer and staff availability. Please call 586-2421 to be sure before you come to the center to shop! Also at the Bozeman Senior Center, you can purchase frozen soups and casseroles. These are in 16 ounce containers and the cost is $1.00. Look at our website www.bozemanseniorcenter.org to fi nd out what is available: it can be Chicken Noodle Soup to Pork Teriyaki over Noodles. Please call the day ahead of time to place your order, then pick them up between 11:00 – 11:30 at the back door near the kitchen. Come in the door and Sarah will accept your money and give you your order. Please pay with cash (exact amount) or check.

Our Bozeman Senior Center Exercise on Zoom

We would love to have you join our fi tness groups through Zoom. You must be a current member of the Bozeman Senior Center ($20.00 a year) the fi tness fee is $10.00 a month. Please e-mail the instructor of your choice(s) to fi nd out how to join a class: If you need technical assistance to get on Zoom, please call the Bozeman Senior Center at 586-2421. A volunteer will call you and try to assist you over the phone. E-mail the instructor of the course you would like to attend and they will send you the link to join the session.

* Strong People with Susie

Becker: (M,W,F 8:30 am) Prevent bone loss and increase bone density and muscle mass. Weight training program in which participants start at their own level with the use of hand and leg weights**. Class incorporates stretching. ALL are welcome! A second Strong Peoples class is coming in January, M, W, F at 10:30. Start date will be announced. Email: susieb@localnet.com

*Aerobics with Rina Donaldson:

(M,W,F 9:30 am) 35 minutes of aerobics (you’ll get your heart rate up), followed by 10 minutes of strengthening using weights**, and 15 minutes of stretching. Physicians recommend 150 minutes of aerobic activity weekly to maintain health. Email: rinadonaldson@hotmail.com

*Yoga and Balance with Melanie

Simmerman: (M,W 1:00 pm) ) Yoga is based on classic Hatha Yoga poses and appropriate for all levels. Focus is on physical, mental and spiritual balance as we practice poses that challenge and enhance posture and balance, strength and fl exibility. Balance focuses on strength and fl exibility to gain and improve good posture and balance. Email: jennylind50@yahoo.com

Sun Tai Chi with Pat Holm:

(Tuesdays, 11:00a.m.) Designed to relieve arthritic discomfort and achieve greater mobility and balance through the slow, gentle movement of all joints and muscles. Improves balance, coordination, concentration. It is moderately aerobic. Recommended to gain and maintain good health. Email: holmrp@yahoo.com

Ball with Priscilla Flesch-Birtic:

(Tue, Thur 9:30 am) Fun class that emphasizes core strength, balance and upper body strength. Use of large ball**. Email: pfbroadrunner@yahoo. com ** Equipment can be checked out from the Senior Center. Let the instructor know you need weights or a ball and a time will be scheduled for you to pick up said equipment.

Bozeman Senior Center Travel News

Judy Morrill, Travel Director

14judymorrill@gmail.com 586-2421

Upcoming Trips: *Mackinac Island , the Grand Hotel and Niagara Falls:

October 14 – 21, 202l There may still be room for you. Deposits were due by April 20. Check with Judy to see if there are still openings.

International Trips: *Ecuador and Galapagos Islands Cruise

February 15 - 22, 2022 Fly to Quito, Ecuador. Spend four nights aboard MV Galapagos Legend. Travel to Rabida Island, Isabela Island and Santa Cruz

Island. Cost of the trip depends on the cabin category you choose.

*Italian Vistas: March 5 - 17, 2022 Fly to Rome, for 13 day trip Spend nights in Rome, Sorrento, the Isle of Capri, Florence, and Venice.

*Scandinavia: Brochure not available yet.

Late summer, 2022

Summer Day Trips

Still in the planning stages For more information on any of these trips, call the Bozeman Senior Center, 586-2421 and ask for Judy, or send an e-mail to: 14judymorrill@gmail.com

Meal Service in Senior Centers:

Belgrade Menu

92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade, MT • (406) 388-4711 Call in to order to go meals by 10:00 the day before! . Menu subject to change without notice!

3 - Salad, Meat Ball Stroganoff, With Noodles, Vegetable, Dessert 4 - Salad, Shepherd’s Pie, Vegetable, Dessert 5 - Salad, Pork Enchiladas, Vegetable, Dessert 6 - Salad, Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Vegetable, Dessert 7 - Salad, Chicken Alfredo, Pasta, Vegetable, Dessert 10 - Salad, Goulash, Vegetable, Dessert 11 - Salad, Tator Tot Casserole, Vegetable, Dessert 12 - Salad, Baked Potato Bar, Vegetable, Dessert 13 - Salad, Chicken Sandwich, Vegetable, Dessert 14 - Salad, Tuna & Noodles, Vegetable, Dessert 17 - Salad, Fish & Chips, Vegetables, Dessert 18 - Salad, Salisbury Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 19 - Salad, Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 20 - Salad, Brats & Tots, Vegetables, Dessert 21 - Salad, Beef & Cheese Burrito, Refried Beans, Dessert

24 - Salad, Chef Salad, Dessert

25 - Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 26 - Salad, Hamburger Gravy, Rice, Vegetables, Dessert 27 - Salad, Breakfast Casserole, Vegetables, Dessert 28 - Salad, Cheeseburgers, Tator Tots, Vegetables, Dessert

31 - Closed Memorial Day

West Yellowstone Senior Center

5 - Green Salad, Chicken Ala King, Egg Noodle, Biscuit, Cake 7 - Green Salad, Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Biscuit, Brownie 12 - Green Salad, Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Tater Tots, Bun, Cake 14 - Green Salad, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Toast, Brownie 19 - Green Salad, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Asian Vegetables, Chow Mein Noodles, Cake 21 - Green Salad, Chili, Mac and Cheese, Corn, Corn Bread, Brownie 26 - Pot Roast, Pot Roast Vegetables, Biscuit, Brownie 28 - Green Salad, Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Toast, Cake

Manhattan Senior Center Menu

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

4 - Green Salad, Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Vegetables, Sherbet 5 - Fruit, Baked Potato, Sour Cream. Bacon, Cheese, Onions, Broccoli, Cookies

6 - Mother’s Day Dinner – Whipped Mandarin Salad, Turkey, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Vegetables, Lemon Meringue Pie 11 - Pickled Beets, Philly Cheese Steak, Chips, Vegetables, Pudding 12 - Green Salad, ½ Roast Beef Sandwich, Ham & Bean Soup, Crackers, Pickle, Fruit 13 - Jell-O, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice, Vegetables, Brownie 18 - Cole Slaw, Baked Beans, Polish/Sauerkraut Dogs, Vegetables, Coffee Cake 19 - Water Melon, Chicken Sandwich, Tots, Vegetables, Cookie 20 - Green Salad, Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetables, Carrot Cake 25 - Fruit, Cheeseburger, Sweet Potato Fries, Vegetables, Pudding 26 - Green Salad, Tomato,/Basil Soup, ½ Turkey/Swiss, Chips, Fruit 27 - 3 Bean Salad, Vegetables, Honey Dijon Chicken, Dinner Roll, Chocolate Cake

Three Rivers Senior Menu

19 East Cedar St., Three Forks • 285-3235 • Director: Jean Farnam • 570-0800

4 - Green Salad, Chicken and Rice, California Style Vegetables, Pudding 5 - Salad, Roast Beef, Potatoes, Green Beans, Ice Cream

6 - Cranberry Pecan Slaw, Goulash, Corn, Pickled Beets, Apple Crunch 11 - Green Salad, Ham and Scalloped Potatoes, Broccoli, Chocolate Cake 12 - Cucumber/Onion Salad, Tater Tot Casserole, Corn, Ice Cream

13 - Cherry Salad, Sweet and Sour Pork, Rice, Peas, Peach Pie 18 - Tacos, Refried Beans, Tater Tots, Pudding 19 - Applesauce, Pork Roast, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Ice Cream 20 - Italian Pasta Salad, Bourbon Chicken, Noodles, Green Beans, Lemon Bar

25 - Watermelon Salad, Chef Salad, Bread Stick, Jell-O with Fruit

Bozeman Menu

807 North Tracy • (406) 586-2421 • www.bozemanseniorcenter.org

Shannon Bondy, shannon@bozemanseniorcenter.org (Executive Director) Kristi Wetsch, krisi@bozemanseniorcenter.org (Director Program & Marketing)

There are no meals served at the center so these meals will be delivered to anyone 60 or over who live in the city limits or you can pick up your meal. You need to call before 4:00 the preceding day. You can pick up the meal at 10:45 a.m. We will send you an invoice at the end of the month. Call us at 586-2421 to get on the schedule to start eating “Fay’s Fabulous Food.” Call us at 586-2421 to get on the schedule to start eating “Fay’s Fabulous Food.” The cost of the meal is a suggested donation of $4.00 for people 60 and over. This menu is subject to change due to the availability of food.

3 - Mixed Fruit, Hamburger Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, Steamed Vegetables, Bread, Vanilla Pudding 4 - Tossed Salad, Orange Beef Teriyaki, Steamed Rice, Egg Roll, Lemon Cake with Frosting 5 - Cottage Cheese with Fruit, Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Mexi Corn, Corn Bread 6 - Mother’s Day Lunch, Spinach Salad, Sliced Turkey, Mashed Sweet Potato, Green Beans, Roll, Cherry Mousse 7 - Fresh Fruit, Meatball Sub, Pasta Salad, Chips, Cookie 10 - Marinated Vegetables, Spaghetti and Meatballs, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Jell-O Cup 11 - Caesar Salad, Roast Chicken, Spinach Parmesan Linguini, Steamed Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Pistachio Torte 12 - Chicken Noodle Soup, ½ Reuben, Chips, Vegetables with Dip, Peaches and Cream 13 - Cole Slaw, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Fresh Fruit, Apple Pie 14 - Fresh Fruit, Taco Salad, Spanish Rice, Chips and Salsa, Butterscotch Pudding 17 - Mandarin Oranges, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/Gravy, Buttered Corn, Biscuit w/ Honey 18 - Tossed Salad, Meatloaf, Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cookie 19 - Mixed Fruit, Chicken & Mushrooms over Bowtie Pasta, Steamed Vegetables, Bread, Devils Food Cake 20 - Fresh Fruit, Beef Pasty with Gravy, Steamed Carrots, Dinner Roll, Jell-O Cup 21 - Pineapple, Turkey on Focaccia Sandwich, Bowtie Pasta Salad, Chips, Cupcake 24 - Peaches, Chicken Alfredo, Steamed Broccoli, Bread Stick, Pumpkin Pie 25 - Tossed Salad, 5 Bean Salad, Steamed Vegetables, Biscuit, Mixed Fruit 26 - Mixed Fruit, Italian Sausage with Bowtie Pasta, Steamed Vegetables, Bread Stick, Yogurt 27 - Cottage Cheese, Chicken Fried Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Egg Roll, Fortune Cookie 28 - Fresh Fruit, Cheeseburger, Seasoned Fries, Pasta Salad, Turtle Brownie 31 - Closed