Prime January 2024 by Bozeman Daily Chronicle

A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE

JANUARY

2024

4 PERSPECTIVES ON AGING 10 OLD GUYS AND VIDEO GAMES A MAGAZINE FOR MATURE ADULTS

CONSIDER FAMILY MEETING TO DISCUSS ESTATE PLANS

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Our favorite Prime stories from 2023 Image provided by Mary Orr

By Jennifer Verzuh

e’re looking back at highlights from Prime issues over the past year. Here are a few of our favorite profiles of people and community programs below, with excerpts from the articles included, in case you missed them or want to revisit!

School (MOSS) instructor Cedar Mathers-Winn about the new adults-only short programs being offered in Bozeman, in addition to their multi-month Master Naturalist program.

MOSS INTRODUCES NEW ADULT PROGRAMS

“We want people to care about the natural environment and people don’t care about what they don’t understand,” Mathers-Winn said. “The goal of these programs is to get people to connect to nature in ways they haven’t before, and just make people feel excited and engaged.”

In March, reporters spoke with Montana Outdoor Science

He said one thing he enjoys about his role as an instructor is helping

answer longstanding questions residents may have have always had about the area, and introducing them to new things. “I feel like one of the things I’ve seen with some of the older students in my classes is maybe they’ve lived here their whole life, and never thought about it that way or noticed it before,” Mathers-Winn said. “I think it becomes so much more exciting when you finally have an understanding of that thing you’ve been seeing your whole life. For me it’s a really exciting thing to witness too.”

FORMER LOCAL DJ REFLECTS ON HIS DECADES ON-AIR Prior to his selection as a Prime Awards recipient in August, Prime profiled longtime KGLT DJ Rik James. James hosted his show “Americana Backroads” on Saturdays from 1999 until he retired earlier this year, and has had a significant impact on the local music scene. “I call what I’ve been doing community service,” James said. “I really believe in contributing to the community in ways that serve their artistic interests.”

PRIME JANUARY 2024 / 3 “He’s very much into honoring all of where Americana music came from,” former KGLT general manager and the station’s current World Music Director Ellen King-Rodgers said.. “But is also very good at including new people... What he’s doing is sharing a living history.” “It is so much fun, and when it is sounding fun, and the listeners can realize you are having fun, they may just become a regular listener,” James said. WOMAN “SPREADING [HER] WINGS” WITH ROLE IN LOCAL PRODUCTION OF “CABARET” Last February Bozeman’s Verge Theatre staged a local production of the classic musical “Cabaret.” 69-year-old Mary Orr, who’s been involved in community theater all her life, was eager to audition and landed a key role that posed a very specific cha

SENIOR SHARES HIS EXPERIENCES AS CAMP HOST

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

Ray Wrobel worked as a campground host for eight seasons and told Prime in the August issue that he “really enjoyed” the work, and recalled memories of having his family visit and catching fish at the creek. He also treasured the positive interactions he had with campers from sharing meals together to having families join him to sit at his campsite.

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

As a Vietnam veteran, Wrobel said he always made a point to visit with any fellow war veterans he

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

Photos Courtesy of Montana Outdoor Science School

Image courtesy of Rik James and KGLT

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came across that were visiting the campground, and really valued these conversations they shared and the impact he could see it had on them on their family members. “I’ve had quite a few people come in

and thank me for getting their dad, brother, uncle, [etc. to open up about their military experience]. I told them you really need to talk about it,” he said. “That kind of stuff always made me feel good.”

A Note from the Editor:

Do you know a senior who should be featured in a future edition of prime? Email your suggestions to Jennifer Verzuh at jennifer.verzuh@gmail.com Perspectives on Aging.............................................................4 Injury Recover Tips For Seniors.............................................6

Treatment Options After Glaucoma Diagnosis..................7 Junipers Deserve Recognition................................................8 Old Guys and Video Games.................................................10 Consider Family Meeting to Discuss Estate Plans...............12 Meal service in senior centers.....................................14-15 Bozeman Senior Center activities and fitness.................16

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PERSPECTIVES ON By Bobbi Geise director and member, OLLI at MSU

ccording to the U.S. Census Bureau, America is on track to join other countries with a large aging population. Dr. Linda Hollis, who has worked in the field of aging and behavioral health for decades, highlighted many topics associated with this worldwide demographic shift at a recent OLLI at MSU Speaker Series presentation. She began her presentation by asking the audience to describe the word “old,” as it relates to people,

using just one or two words. I found this exercise fascinating, especially considering today’s workforce. According to Cogenerate.org, “We’re living in the most age-diverse society in human history. It’s possible that co-workers on a team are old or young enough to be your grandparent or grandchild, something that only recently became commonplace…a time where five generations share the workplace like never before.“ I was inspired to do a similar experiment of my own. Spanning numerous generations, I asked friends, family and OLLI members two questions:

AGING

How would you define the prime of your life?

decided not to prod any further for fear I may get depressed.

What characteristics would you use to describe an “older person?”

My niece feels that “prime” is when you are thriving in all aspects of life: health, finance, mental health and physically. One is fully engaged and happy with what they are doing or can accomplish. She hesitated to give a numeric value. As a youth, she thought an “older person” was a parent in their 60s at her high school graduation (gulp). Now, in her early 30s, 60 doesn’t seem that old. An “older person” is now 75-80 years of age in her mind. She added physical appearance also plays a factor, where someone looks older and

I began with my daughter. Without hesitation, her response was, “The prime of one’s life was when you are in your 30s or something because that’s when you can perform best in sports. Someone is “old” at age 50 or 60 when they can’t do physical things like when they were younger.” I looked around the house and wondered if the rainbow of TheraBand’s and the cabinet of Aleve may have helped inform her latter response. I

PRIME JANUARY 2024 / 5 Bobbi J Geise Osher lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at MSU Montana.edu/olli Tele 406-994-6550 Email: OLLI@montana.edu A program of Academic Technology and Outreach Montana State University

slower. According to a family member and colleagues I interviewed, the prime of your life is when you enjoy opportunity, joy and health. An older person has leisure and is privileged and advantaged, with an advantage starting around 70 years of age. Noted, “older” can be a state of mind and not chronologically determined until age begins to creep into one’s mental function or physical mobility. I am on the older end of Generation X, and agree with my niece’s perspective. My definition of “older” has also changed as I age. In my 30s, I remember riding bikes and backcountry skiing with friends in their 60s, and secretly hoping I would be just as youthful and robust in my 60s. Now I’m approaching their age and looking wistfully at some of our OLLI members in their 70s and 80s and thinking, dang, I hope I’m as youthful when I’m older like them! I also agree with my daughter that the 30s were the prime of my life. I was strong and filled with energy and motivation. I was less naive and amassed a good baseline of knowledge and experience to explore and implement ideas. Based on conversations with Boomer-age family members and friends, one’s prime of life is a state of mind. It’s when you are satisfied with your achievements

and contributions. You are at the height of your cognitive and physical abilities. Full of maturity and wisdom. It’s a subjective thing. When I asked about how they’d describe an older individual, they stated it’s when someone’s older than a bristlecone pine. From the perspective of an 85-year-old member of the Silent Generation I spoke with, one’s prime is around 30 to 50 years of age. It is a time when you are self-confident, have tireless energy, are very creative, are actively involved in family, are resilient to all kinds of stress, can take life in stride and it’s fun. When they were 30, 40 or 50 years old, an older person was 65. My respondent noted that he never felt “old” until he was 85. Seemingly neverending and new life-long health problems brought on this change in perspective. Someone is “old” when they must restrict their life activities due to their age and ability, he said. When you’re constantly dealing with chronic physical disabilities later in life, the aging becomes more apparent. Then, the mental concentration and capacity suffer. Each respondent came from a different perspective depending on their age and life experience. Our lives are all dynamic. Imagine if we kept an open mind to the benefits and perspectives

our new age-diverse society may offer. With over five generations sharing the globe and workplace, we could solve today’s challenges and build a more sustainable

tomorrow. Welcome to the world where gray is just the color of one’s hair, earned or purchased, and age is a state of mind.

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Injury recovery tips for seniors Metro Creative Connection

here is no escaping the fact that the human body changes as it ages. Some changes associated with aging are beneficial, such as increased wisdom and knowledge from past experiences. Others, particularly changes to health and wellness, can be disconcerting. Generally speaking, recovering from any injury can be a timeconsuming process. For those over the age of 60, the process of recovering from injury can be especially lengthy. According to Restorative Strength, a fitness and personal training service for seniors, elderly adults generally heal from injuries slower than young people. Caring Senior Services says there are a few reasons why healing can be delayed:

· Having diabetes is one of the most common reasons why seniors have delayed healing. The disease can negatively impact wound healing because elevated glucose levels narrow the blood vessels and harden the arteries. · The inflammatory response in seniors drastically slows down as people age. This response is the first phase when blood vessels expand to let white blood cells and nutrients reach wounds. When delayed, the wounds heal much more slowly. · Reduced skin elasticity and diminished collagen fibers in seniors can contribute to the body’s tissues not being able to return to a normal state after injury. · Sedentary seniors may have lost muscle mass and flexibility, which help physically active individuals regain mobility after an injury.

Bones also may be more brittle, particularly if osteoporosis is present. Although it’s impossible to reverse the hands of time, there are steps seniors can take to recover from injuries more quickly, and potentially avoid them as well. · Slow and steady physical activity: Exercise, including routine strength-training activities, helps strengthen muscles and bones. According to Pioneer Trace Healthcare & Rehabilitation, when complete bed rest is not advised after an injury, getting up and moving even just a little each day can jump-start recovery. Regular activity prior to any injury also may make the body stronger and more flexible to help reduce the liklihood of injuries. · Maintain a positive mindset. The mind has a role to play in injury recovery. Minimizing stress levels through meditation, and

engaging in positive thinking techniques, can make healing and therapies more successful. Reducing stress can boost the immune system, which also will offer healing benefits. · Improve diet. The body needs certain vitamins and minerals to function properly. Eating a well-rounded, healthy diet can provide fuel that facilitates healing. · Work with a qualified professional. Seniors should not take on exercise or recovery efforts on their own. Exercising the right way and following prescribed guidelines can speed up recovery and potentially prevent future injuries. Recovery from injury could take longer for seniors. But with exercise, positive thinking and guidance from health professionals, there are ways to speed up the injury recovery process.

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Treatment options after a glaucoma diagnosis Metro Creative Connection

laucoma affects tens of millions of individuals across the globe. According to the World Glaucoma Association, roughly 112 million people are likely to have glaucoma in 2040, which would mark an increase of 30 million in just 20 years. The National Eye Institute notes that glaucoma is not an individual disease but rather a group of eye diseases that can cause vision loss and blindness. The NEI also notes that there is no cure for glaucoma, though individuals diagnosed with it might be presented with the following treatment options. · Medicine: The NEI notes that prescription eye drops are the most common treatment for glaucoma. Eye drops work by lowering the pressure in the eye and preventing damage to the optic nerve, which is located in the back of the eye. Eye drops are not a cure, but they can keep glaucoma from getting worse. Eye drops are used every day, and some must be administered up to four times per day. The NEI reports that eye drops are typically used as long as they’re proving effective, so they are a long-term treatment plan. · Laser treatment: Doctors may utilize laser treatment to drain fluid out of the eye. The NEI characterizes laser treatment as a simple procedure that can be performed in the eye doctor’s office. Most patients receiving laser treatment for glaucoma feel little or no pain or discomfort, though they might see flashes of bright green or red light

during treatment. Most patients can return to normal daily activities the day after laser treatment. Laser treatment may need to be repeated more than once, as its effects can wear off over time. · Surgery: Various surgeries may be considered to treat glaucoma, but the NEI notes that these may be recommended only after medicine and laser treatment have proven ineffective. Surgery for glaucoma aims to lower pressure in the eye. Once surgery is completed, patients will be prescribed eye drops with a goal of preventing swelling and infections. The NEI notes that eye drops prescribed after surgery are different from other glaucoma eye drops, and patients may need to use them for several weeks after surgery. Routine checkups to gauge how an eye is healing will be necessary, and patients may need to avoid activities like heavy lifting for a few weeks after surgery. Some people end up needing surgery again, so patients can ask about the likelihood of that when their doctors recommend this treatment. There is no cure for glaucoma, but these treatments can help to stop its progression and prevent vision loss.

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JUNIPERS Deserve Recognition

Jan Cashman

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

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hey often get a bad rap, but junipers deserve a place in our landscapes. Junipers are native to Montana, found from Ekelaka to Troy, and Plentywood to Lima. From the sites where they are found growing native, it’s clear they can tolerate drought and poor soils. Junipers’ slow rate of growth makes them a good foundation plant as they prune easily and fit well into our native mountain landscapes. Junipers’ unique texture, range of colors and blue-colored berries add interest to any landscape. At least three species in the genus Juniperus are native to Montana. Huge native specimens of horizontalis, a low-growing, prostrate species, are found in Eastern Montana. Some are as big as 30 to 50 feet in diameter. Prince of Wales is a dark green, hardy horizontal juniper found on the Prince of Wales Ranch in Alberta, Canada, north of Browning, Montana, whose tips turn purple in the winter, a trait common with many junipers. We have planted

Prince of Wales junipers to grow gracefully over a 3-foot retaining wall to the ground below. Blue chip, another good, low-growing horizontal juniper, keeps its outstanding steel-blue foliage all year. Common juniper (Juniperus communis), a taller (3 to 4 feet) species of juniper growing in the mountains around Bozeman, is seldom sold for landscape use, although common juniper’s unusual, coarse texture is still interesting. Driving west on Interstate 90, just past Butte, you can’t miss the native, upright junipers growing on either side of the road. These junipers are called Rocky Mountain Juniper, (Juniperus scopulorus or ‘Butte Hill Variety’). Popular selections of scopulorum include hardy Medora, originating in the Badlands of North Dakota. Bluetinged Medora grows to 10 to 12 feet tall with only a 3 to 4 foot spread. Cologreen juniper is another upright pant with greener foliage. No plant is completely disease

and pest free though, including junipers. In a wet June, upright junipers can develop orange globules on the foliage from a fungal disease called Cedar Apple rust. These unsightly globs don’t kill the plant, but can weaken it. To protect them, avoid planting upright junipers close to apple trees, since they are this fungi’s co-host. Tiny spider mites attack upright junipers and, if left unchecked, can weaken or kill the plant. Voles have been known to eat the bark of junipers in the winter.

also used to flavor gin. Whether you plant only native plants in your yard, or just want an interesting, water-wise landscape, you can’t go wrong with junipers.

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The many species of junipers provide different shapes, textures, color and uses in our landscapes, such as screening, ground cover and bird habitat. Junipers don’t require any special care either. They grow well in full sun with minimal water. Upright varieties keep their neat, pyramidal shape by pruning them in June. Spreading junipers look more natural left unpruned. north 19that at Springhill springhill road North 19th Road Besides junipers’ landscape uses, Bozeman, mt Bozeman, MT their hard, fragrant wood is used 406-587-3406 406-587-3406 for unusual furniture pieces, lamps www.cashmannursery.com CashmanNursery.com and fence posts. Juniper berries are

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OLD GUYS and Video Games

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By Jim Drummond

ne of the regulars strode into the old guy waterhole this week carrying a large electronic controller and a pair of oversized goggles. The electronic gadget had a joystick in the middle and a face-plate with small black buttons. The goggle lenses were dark black on the front and gleaming silver on the sides. As he sat down, the fellow excitedly put the controller on the table, then announced, “You fellows need to see this. My son is a professional gamer and he gave me a newly released game for Christmas.” Someone asked, “What’s a gamer?” The fellow proudly responded, “A gamer is an adult offspring who lives in your basement and competes at computer video games during the middle of the night.” Somebody else inquired, “What’s he competing for?” The gent responded, “Points.” One of the fellows partway down the table inquired, “Why did you bring it to the waterhole?” The gamer dad responded, “It’s my Christmas present. It’s called, ‘Call of Duty-Waterhole Wars.’ I thought everyone here should give it a try.” Somebody asked, “How do you play?” The gamester responded, “Everyone gets a controller and a set of goggles. When you put

on the goggles to start the game, you should see a group of old guys seated around a waterhole table. You will notice that everyone in the game looks just like us. Some of us in the game are teammates, and some of you are the enemy. The point of the game is for one team to beat the other team.” One fellow queried, “Will we get any virtual weapons in the game?” Our gaming friend responded, “Certainly! Everyone gets a salt shaker, a knife, fork, spoon, three bombs, a flamethrower, a water pistol and a pair of running shoes. The weapons can be used to rack up points. Heidi, our waitress, has superpowers in the game and can help either team double their points. The team with the most points by the time the waterhole is over wins.”

Somebody inquired, “How do you get Heidi-master to cooperate?”

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The fellow responded, “You give her a large virtual tip.” Another gent asked, “Is it possible to get three points?” Gamester responded, “Yes, but you have to be able to put on the running shoe weapons, bolt for the door before the bill is presented,= and not be destroyed by a flamethrower or bombs. If you make it through the exit without seeing the bill, your team wins the game.” Someone inquired, “Could we just put the goggles on at home and conduct a virtual waterhole? We could all stay on the couch and not drive across town.” Our waterhole warrior

responded, “I suppose, but then our wives would hover and demand to be a third team in the Waterhole Wars. They would probably ignore the rules and use weapons that we don’t have.” A fellow partway down the table inquired, “When the game is over, and one team wins, how does the losing team pick up the tab?” The first gent responded, “You use Ninten-dough.”

Someone asked, “Is Heidi one of the characters in the game?” The gamer nodded his head. The first fellow stuck out his hand and demanded, “Let me see those goggles!” Somebody inquired, “How do you earn points?” The game-maestro responded, “The easiest way to earn one point is to prevent somebody on the other team from getting to the restroom. You can use the squirt gun, flamethrower or a bomb to block their entry. To earn two points, you have to stick the other team with the bill. With Heidi-master’s approval you can pretend to have forgotten your wallet and get virtual Heidi to present the bill to the other team.”

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FINANCIAL FOCUS®

Consider family meeting to discuss estate plans

PRIME JANUARY 2024 / 13 Nathan M. Kirby Edward Jones Financial Advisor

t some point, you’ll want to share your estate plans with your loved ones — and the first step in this process may be to hold a family meeting. The best time to hold this meeting is when you’re still in good mental and physical shape, and the enactment of your estate plans may well be years away. But what topics should you cover? Consider these main areas: • Your wishes— and those of your family. Use this meeting to introduce your estate plans and, in a basic sense, what you hope to accomplish with them— leave money to your family, support charitable groups and so on. You’ll want to emphasize that you want to be equitable in what you leave behind, but there may be issues that affect this decision, such as disparities in income between grown children or an allowance for a specialneeds child. But you’ll also want to listen to what your family members want— and you might be surprised at what they tell you. Consider this: More than 80% of the millennial generation would rather know their parents are financially secure throughout their retirement, even if this means that their parents will pass on less money to them, according to an Edward Jones/ Age Wave study. • Estate planning documents– At the time of your family meeting, you may or may not have already created your estate

planning documents, but in either case, this would be a good time to discuss them. These documents may include a will, a living trust, financial power of attorney, health care power of attorney and possibly other arrangements. At a minimum, you’d like to give a general overview of what these documents mean, but at an initial family meeting, you don’t necessarily have to get too detailed. For example, you might not want to talk about specific inheritances. This is also an opportunity to inform your loved ones of the professionals involved in your estate plans, such as your attorney and your tax advisor. • Roles of everyone involved– Not only does a comprehensive estate plan involve moving parts, such as the necessary documents, but it also includes actual human beings who may need to take on different roles. You will need an executor for your will, and, if you have a living trust, you’ll need a trustee. Even if you choose to serve as the initial trustee, you’ll still need to identify one or more successor trustees to take your place if you become incapacitated, or upon your death. Plus, you’ll need to name people to act as your power of attorney for healthcare and finances. Choosing the right people for these roles involves thought and sensitivity. Obviously, you want individuals who are competent and reliable, but you also need to be aware that some family members could feel slighted if others are assigned roles they feel they could do. By being aware of these possible conflicts, you can be better prepared to address them. Here’s one more suggestion: Let

your family know that this initial meeting doesn’t mean the end of communications about your estate plans. Encourage your loved ones to contact you with questions whenever they want. You may need to hold additional family meetings in the future, but by laying the initial groundwork, you will have taken a big first step in establishing the legacy you’d like to leave.

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Meal Service in Senior Centers: Belgrade MENU Belgrade Senior Center will be opening soon. Please go to our website at belgradeseniorcenter.com for updates as they become available. 92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade, MT • (406) 388-4711 • Call in to order to go meals by 10:00 a.m. the day before! Menu subject to change without notice! JAN. 1 JAN. 2 JAN. 3 JAN. 4 JAN. 5 JAN. 8 JAN. 9 JAN. 10 JAN. 11 JAN. 12 JAN. 15 JAN. 16 JAN. 17 JAN. 18 JAN. 19 JAN. 22 JAN. 23 JAN. 24 JAN. 25 JAN. 26 JAN. 29 JAN. 30 JAN. 31

CLOSED FOR NEW YEAR’S DAY Salad, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Swiss Steak, Rice, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Chicken Alfredo, Pasta, Vegetables, Dessert Salad, Beef Pot Pie, Vegetables, Dessert Salad, Chicken Enchiladas, Rice & Beans, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Ham & Cheese Quiche, Hash Browns, Vegetables, Dessert Salad, Hamburger Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Teriyaki Pork, Stir Fry, Vegetables, Rice, Dessert Salad, Cheeseburger Mac & Cheese, Vegetables, Fruit CLOSED FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY Salad, Pasta Bake, Vegetables, Dessert BIRTHDAY LUNCH - Salad, Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mash Potatoes, Vegetables, Cake & Ice Cream Salad, Roasted Pork Loin, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert Salad Bar, Chili, Corn Bread, Fruit Salad, Beef Stroganoff, Egg Noodles, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables, Dessert Salad, BBQ Beef Sandwich, Potato Chips, Vegetables BREAKFAST CLUB - Salad, Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert Taco Salads, Fruit Salad, Meatballs Subs, Tater Tots, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Fried Chicken, Cheesy Grits, Vegetables, Dessert Salad, Beef Pot Roast, With Vegetables, Dinner Rolls, Fruit

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SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: ARTS & CRAFTS: 12:45 p.m. Monday PINOCHLE: 12:30 p.m. Monday UKULELE CLASS: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday BINGO : 10:30 a.m. Wednesday SING ALONG: 12:45 p.m. Thursday NEEDLEAIRES: 9:30 a.m. Friday January 1, 2024:

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January 15, 2024:

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January 17, 2023:

January Birthday Lunch

January 25, 2023:

Breakfast Club 7-8:30 p.m.

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Meals on Wheels Delivery: Monday – Friday. Call to find out how to qualify for this program. Center meals: Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m. - Call before 10:00 a.m. to sign up

Manhattan Senior Center MENU 102 East Main St., Manhattan, MT • (406) 284-6501 JAN. 2 JAN. 3 JAN. 4 JAN. 9 JAN. 10 JAN. 11 JAN. 16

** No Meals** HAPPY NEW YEAR! Corn Chowder, 1/2 Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Ramen Salad Tater To Casserole (Beef, Mixed Veggies, Tater Tots, Cream Of Mushroom), Cucumber Salad, Cookie Patty Melt on Rye With Grilled Onions & Cheese, Onion Rings, Pickled Beets, Jello Breakfast Pigs In A Blanket (Sausage Wrapped In Pancake), Scrambled Egg, Fruit, Donut Chicken Cordon Blue Casserole, Green Salad Chicken A La King Over A Biscuit, Waldorf Salad

Suggested Donation: $5.00 - Over 60 • $7.00 Under 60. Menu Options are subject to change without notice. * Please call (406) 284-6501 by 1 p.m. the day before and leave a message for reservations and/or delivery. **Meals on Wheels will be delivered between 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. ** We will celebrate birthdays on the last Thursday of the each month. All meals and activities are open to the public. Manhattan Senior Center is open for dining in. Come and join us -- dinner is served at 12 p.m.

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MEMBERS LUNCH - Hobo Soup, Roll w/Butter, 1/2 Chef Salad Beef Stroganoff Over Noodles, Three Bean Salad, Garlic Toast, Jello GRAND RE-OPENING - French Dip Sandwiches, French Fries, Dill Pickle Pasta Salad Ham & Spinach Quiche, Hash Brown Casserole, Fruit, Muffin Taco Lasagna, Refried Beans, Chips & Salsa Goulash (Beef, Tomato, Macaroni), Roll w/ Butter BIRTHDAY DINNER- Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Green Salad, Cake Chicken Noodle Soup, 1/2 Turkey Sand., Chick Pea Salad

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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)

• The Bozeman Senior Center will be closed on January 1 and January 15th • The Board meeting is held on the third Friday of each month at 10 a.m. • Bozeman Senior Center’s Second Hand Rose is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • The Bookstore is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Second Hand Rose accepts donations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. *These dates and times are subject to change dependent upon volunteer and staff availability. Please call 586-2421 to be sure before you shop or bring donations!

This menu is subject to change due to the availability of food. You must call us at 586-2421 by 1:00 p.m. the day before or earlier to make a reservation. Meals are served from 12 to 12:15 p.m. The cost of the meal is a suggested donation of $5 for people 60 and over and $7 for people under 60 (this is not a suggestion donation).

Large salads are served every day at the center. The cost is $7.00. You must call in a day ahead for the salad. JAN. 1 – CLOSED for New Years Day JAN. 2 – Fruit, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice Pilaf, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Pound Cake JAN. 3 – Coleslaw, Hot Open Faced Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potato and Gravy, Corn, Dinner Roll JAN. 4 – Green Salad, Sausage Spaghetti, Lima Beans, Garlic Bread, Jell-O JAN. 5 – Cottage Cheese and Fruit, Ham & Pineapple Pizza, Peppers & Onions, Garlic Bread JAN. 8 – Fruit, Taco Salad, Chips, Salsa, Coconut Cream Pie JAN. 9 – Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Vegetables, Roll JAN. 10 – Salad, Beef Stew, Mixed Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Fruit Cup JAN. 11 – Salad, Pork Chop, Apple Sauce, Creamed Corn, Garlic Bread JAN. 12 – Coleslaw, chicken Coconut Curry, Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Flat Bread, Cranberry Date Bar JAN. 15 – CLOSED for Martin Luther King Jr. Day JAN. 16 – Fruit, Pastrami on Rye, French Fries, Cherry Tomatoes with Ranch Dressing, Banana Trifle JAN. 17 – Salad, Chili Mac, Corn, Biscuit JAN. 18 – Fruit, Loaded Potato Chowder with Bacon, Carrots, Hard Roll, Florentine Cookie JAN. 19 – Salad, Chicken Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Broccoli, Biscuit JAN. 22 – Salad, BBQ Pork, Macaroni and Cheese, Peas, Roll, Blonde Brownie JAN. 23 – Salad, Chicken Alfredo Pasta, Broccoli, Bread Stick JAN. 24 – Fruit, Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry, Rice, Vegetables, Egg Roll, Pineapple Upside Down Cake JAN. 25 – Salad, Salmon, Quinoa Pilaf, Mixed Vegetables. Garlic Bread JAN. 26 – Salad, Open Faced Turkey Sandwich, Gravy, Carrots, Garlic Bread, JAN. 29 – Salad, Meatballs in Marinara, Rice, Vegetables, Bread Stick JAN. 30 – Salad, Chicken and Wild Rice Stew, Carrots, Hard Roll, Soda Cracker Candy JAN. 31 – Fruit, Shrimp Primavera, Pasta, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Bread

Allergy statement for all Meals-On-Wheels foods: Menu items may contain or come into contact with WHEAT, EGGS, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, FISH, SHELLFISH, SOYBEANS, and MILK. Meals are now being served at the Bozeman Senior Center.

West Yellowstone Senior Center MENU January 3 – Green Salad, Baked Ziti, Cake January 5 – Green Salad, Chicken Tender, Fries, Mixed Vegetables, Brownie January 10 – Green Salad, Cheeseburger Casserole, Mixed Vegetables, Cake January 12 – Green Salad, Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Brownie January 17 – Green Salad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cake January 19 – Green Salad, Pot Roast, Pot Roast Vegetables, Biscuit, Brownie January 24 – Green Salad, Baked Ham, Macaroni and Cheese, Green Beans, Cake January 26 – Green Salad, Spaghetti, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread January 31 – Green Salad, Lasagna, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Toast

BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER TRAVEL DEPARTMENT Judy Morrill, Travel Coordinator • 1 (406) 586-2421 Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 to noon. Welcome to Travel with the Bozeman Senior Center for 2024. We have some great trips planned, several of which have already sold out. But we will be adding more great trips this year, so watch your newsletter for all the new listings. Traveling with the Bozeman Senior Center is open to current members of the Center, so check now to be sure your dues are paid for 2024. Freeze Out Lake: March 27, 2024: This great day trip will leave the Bozeman Senior Center at 6:00 a.m., traveling to Fairfield, Montana. There you will be amazed at all the Snow Geese feeding in the area. A truly awesome sight. A naturalist will board your motor coach and tell you all about this amazing annual event. Lunch afterwards will be at a restaurant in Great Falls. Lunch is on your own. You may also bring snacks and drinks to enjoy while traveling on Karst Stage motorcoach. You should be back to the Bozeman Senior Center by 6 p.m., having had a really fun day. Cost of the trip is $110.00 per person, which pays for your transportation. To reserve your spot, please go to the Senior Center front desk to get your name on the list and pay the full cost of the trip by cash, check or credit card. The trip is filling up, so get on the list while there is still room. New York City: July 2024 Pick up a brochure, fill out the registration form, and leave it at the front desk for Judy to process and get you on this fun trip. Spend 4 nights at the Sheraton New York, Times Square. Highlights of the trip include: Two Broadway Shows, Greenwich Village, Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Looking Ahead to 2025: You are invited to a slide presentation on Tuesday, February 6th, 11:15 a..m. in the Rec Room of the Senior Center. We will have a slide presentation on new trips for 2025. These include: Holland, Belgium Springtime River Cruise: March 2025 This small ship cruise, with no more than 140 passengers, savors springtime in Holland and Belgium. Gorgeous tulip fields and iconic windmills are the major attractions Italy’s Treasures: April 5 - 16, 2025: Enjoy the beautiful countryside while traveling through the Italian Lakes Region. Visit Cinque Terre, Carrara Marble Quarries, then through the Italian countryside to San Gimignano, Sienna, Florence, and ending the trip in Venice. Iceland: August 2025: It is too early for brochures and costs for this trip yet. We will keep you posted through the newsletter when this information is available. You can get your name on our ‘interested’ list now though. Best wishes to all of you who have traveled with the Bozeman Senior Center in the past years. We’re confident you have made many great memories and new friendships on these trips, and look forward to traveling again in 2024. To those of you who have not traveled with us yet, this is your opportunity to enjoy great trips all planned for you!

Three Forks Senior Center MENU 19 East Cedar St., Three Forks, MT • 285-3235 • Director: Jean Farnam • 570-0800 JAN. 2 – Ham & Scalloped Potatoes JAN. 3 – Pork Roast JAN. 4 – Chicken Noodle Soup JAN. 9 – Biscuits and Gravy JAN. 10 – Cod JAN. 11 – Goulash JAN. 16 – Hot Beef Sandwich JAN. 17 – Hamburger

JAN. 18 – Chicken Enchilada Casserole JAN. 23 – Hot Dog JAN. 24 – Meatballs JAN. 25 – Fried Chicken JAN. 30 – Pepper Steak JAN. 31 – Tater Tot Casserole

MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOOD

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Bozeman Senior Center Fitness Classes ALL EXERCISE CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE FITNESS ROOM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LINE DANCING (Dining Room) and CORE CLASSES (downstairs meeting room) MORNING MOTIVATOR (FRI @ 9:30) You can choose chair or on the floor! It will include stretching/Yoga, breathwork and meditation. The class will start with deep breathing to relax, then easy stretching and Yoga. After energizing our bodies we will move into 7 to 15 minutes of meditation! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity. STRONG PEOPLE (TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 1 P.M.) Strength building class focuses on increasing bone density and muscle mass. Class follows accepted protocol for people with bone loss. Participants work at their own level increasing weights as they build strength. Each class also includes exercises to strengthen the core and finishes with stretching. All are welcome and weights are provided. STRENGTH TRAINING (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS AT 8:30 A.M. AND 10:30 A.M.; CIRCUIT STRENGTH IS ONLY OFFERED ON MONDAYS AND WEDNESDAYS) A great class for men and women

looking to increase muscle mass and overall body strength. Body weight, dumbbells, leg weights and bands are all incorporated into a full body workout. Strength training doesn’t have to be intimidating; drop in for a class and see how much fun you can have getting stronger. Just bring a water bottle. POWER CORE (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 9:30 A.M.) A more challenging core workout for about 45 minutes. Focus is on all core muscles which helps with activities of daily living including balance. Lots of floor work is involved. STRENGTH CIRCUIT TRAINING (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 10:35 A.M.) Similar to Strength Training, but with a circuit format where participants will move from station to station to focus on different moves for different muscle groups. POWER YOGA (TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 8:30 A.M.) Slow Yoga Flow with modifications for those who will need to modify. AEROBICS (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 9:30 A.M.) This is a full hour’s workout. We do 35 minutes of cardio (which can vary in intensity depending on your own

ability). After that we do 10 minutes of targeted weight lifting and 15 minutes of stretching. Come join this dynamic workout! CORE ON THE FLOOR (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 10:35 A.M.) Pilates inspired. Gentle mat work and stretching. BALANCE (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 1 P.M.) Balance class focuses on strength and flexibility to gain and improve good posture and balance. YOGA (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 1:35 P.M.) This course is based on classic Hatha Yoga poses and appropriate for all levels. Focus is on physical, mental and spiritual balance as we practice poses that challenge and enhance posture and balance, strength and flexibility. BEGINNING LINE DANCING (TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 10 A.M. TO 10:45 A.M.) Beginning line dancing is a fun form of exercise with physical, mental, emotional and social benefits. Learn and practice common line dance steps. Then dance to a variety of music including rock, Latin, country and waltz. Beginners who have no prior dance experience of any kind are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes

early on their first day for some preinstruction. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING (TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 10:45 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M.) More complex and challenging dances will be taught and danced. Experienced dancers are invited to participate in this class. INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING (FRIDAY AT 10 A.M TO 11:30 A.M.) More complex and challenging dances will be taught and danced. Experienced dancers are invited to participate in this class. ENLIGHTENMENT TAI CHI FORM (TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 11 A.M.) Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise characterized by slow, methodical, gentle movements and deep breathing exercises that are low impact, relaxing and somewhat aerobic. People of almost any age and fitness level can participate. In this class you will be learning the Enlightenment Tai Chi Form, some other easy short forms, warm-up and deep breathing exercises, and Tai Chi positions. Tai Chi can be a positive part of an overall approach to improving and maintaining your health.

Activities at the Bozeman Senior Center • AARP TAX-AIDe will be preparing taxes for students, single taxpayers, working families and senior citizens at the Bozeman Senior Center starting Feb. 3. Senior Center or AARP membership is not required to participate. Taxpayers can call the Senior Center to schedule an appointment and are required to pick up and complete a pre-appointment packet before their scheduled visit. AARP Tax-aide volunteers will meet with taxpayers to review and inventory their tax information. Taxpayers will then be scheduled to return and pick up their completed return later the same day. Volunteers will complete and quality review the tax return, and the taxpayer will then return to review and

pick up their tax return. The Senior Center will start taking appointments Jan. 15. Rental property, self-employed businesses with inventory or employees, or returns with extensive oil and gas royalty income are out of scope for AARP Tax-Aide. These individuals will need to contact a paid preparer. Taxpayers with extensive capital gain or investment income are also asked to seek professional help. To avoid having to amend their return, we urge taxpayers with broker statements or 1099 Schedule Bs to schedule their appointment after March 1.

Volunteers look forward to serving the community again this year. • EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS (You must be a member to attend) Jan. 2 – Feb. 13, Tuesdays from 2 to 4 p.m. Stepping On a Fall Prevention Class presented by Bozeman Health. Individuals must sign up before the first day. It fills up fast, so be sure to call soon. Jan. 10, 10:30 a.m. Vitamins and Supplements for Seniors: What You Need

and What You Don’t with Dr. Bob Flaherty Do you have a medicine cabinet full of vitamins and supplements? It seems like your friends, relatives, the TV and “Health Experts” tell you that you need a different vitamin or supplement every week, so it’s no surprise if you’re confused. Join Dr. Bob Flaherty to learn what the medical research says regarding which vitamins and supplements are necessary for seniors, and which ones only give you “expensive urine.” *More seminars are being planned. Be sure to look at your newsletter.