November and December Edition of Prime Connections

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NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023

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THANKSGIVING: Thurs. & Fri., November 23rd & 24th CHRISTMAS: Mon., December 25th

EXECUTIVE UPDATE The Holiday season is once again upon us. A time for family, friends, food, and fellowship. I am fairly sure that all of us have our favorite parts of each holiday, much of that driven by memories and traditions. One tradition for me is watching my favorite holiday movies. That can be a Mike Larson very broad category covering Executive Director a lot of very different films as demonstrated by the top 100 Christmas movies list put out by Rotten Tomatoes. For those who don’t know, Rotten Tomatoes is a rating site that scores movies based on both audience and critics response. Making the top ten for Christmas:

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Meet me in St. Louis The Shop Around the Corner Miracle on 34th Street Tangerine Klaus The Nightmare before Christmas

7. Little Women 8. Die Hard 9. Carol 10. It’s a Wonderful Life Some of the selections surprised me, and some I will admit I have never seen. Several of my favorites that didn’t crack the top ten but did make the top 100 include The Grinch that Stole Christmas at both 39 and 89, A Christmas Carol at 44, 52, and 72, and Christmas Vacation at 69. Interesting to note that the top appearance of Dickens, A Christmas Carol was the version starring Mickey Mouse!

My personal favorites include any version of A Christmas Carol, It’s a Wonderful Life, and Christmas Vacation.

My wife would claim that I have watched each one at least 100 times, but I think that is an exaggeration!

Each of these movies captures the theme for this issue “Christmas is not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts”. My hope for all you, is that this season gives you an opportunity to open your heart.

Happy Holidays!

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IN THIS Issue

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2023

WELLNESS FOR YOUR HEALTH.................................... 4

WHAT'S COOKING SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM.....................8

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BILLINGS MEALS ON WHEELS................10 MENU - BILLINGS/LAUREL.....................12

CONNECTIONS ACTIVITIES..........................................14 ALLIANCE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM...........16 SENIOR CIRCLE OF CARE........................17 LIFE'S OBSERVATIONS...........................18

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CONNECTIONS IN OUR MIDST.................19 HAPPENINGS UNDER THE BIG SKY..........22 RUBS THANK YOU.................................24

RESOURCES RESOURCE CENTER...............................26 CAREGIVER SUPPORT...........................28 ALLIANCE SUPPORTERS........................30

24 HOURS

OUR COMMUNITY MEALSITE UPDATES..............................32

1505 AVENUE D 9AM-4PM • MON–FRI

935 LAKE ELMO DR 9AM – 3PM • MON-FRI www.allianceyc.org // Adult Resource Alliance

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FOR YOUR HEALTH Take action to reduce your risk of falling

BY LAURIE MCNEIL AND RACHELLE PREVOST

A physical therapist can work with you to develop an exercise program to achieve your goals. Fall prevention exercise may include walking, yoga, water workouts and other fun activities.

Rachelle Prevost Riverstone Health

Laurie McNeil

Riverstone Health

If you are worried about falling, it’s time to act. There’s a lot that you can do to prevent falls and the serious, often life-changing injuries they can cause.

About half of all the RiverStone Health Home Care patients we serve are people who have fallen and sustained serious injuries that require physical therapy, occupational therapy or other rehabilitation services.

Falls can result in broken bones. Falls can cause serious internal bleeding, especially for people taking bloodthinning medications.

Being afraid of falling is itself a risk factor for falling. Do you have a hard time getting up out of a chair? Have you started holding onto things in your house to steady yourself as you walk? Are you having trouble carrying groceries?

When you notice such changes, be proactive. Talk to your primary care provider about fall prevention. Your provider can review your medications to determine if they might make you feel dizzy or tired and adjust the dose. Your provider can recommend physical therapy to strengthen your legs and improve your balance.

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If you need a cane or walker, a physical therapist can help you make sure you have the right device for you and that you are using it correctly. Think of a walker as insurance to prevent falls. It can help you maintain your independence and mobility.

Simple exercises can help build up your strength and balance. For example, practice sitting down on a chair and standing up. Try to do five sit-to-stands and gradually build up to 10 repetitions.

For more tips on fall prevention, check the list below or visit cdc.gov/steadi/patient.html.

• Remove clutter from walkways inside and outside your home. Remove scatter rugs and secure extension cords so they are out of your way. Move pet beds and bowls away from where you walk.

• Make sure lighting is bright enough that you can see where you are going. Use night lights in hallways and bathrooms.

• Install safety rails for your bathtub, shower and toilet. Add nonslip strips or a mat to your shower and tub.

• Use a raised toilet seat.

• Move items you use often – food, dishes and clothes – where you can reach them without the use of a stool or having to stoop forward.

Use a lazy Susan on shelves for easier reach.

• Wear shoes that stay securely on your feet and have non-slip soles. Avoid floppy slippers, heels, going barefoot and wearing socks without shoes.

People who have fallen once are at higher risk of falling again. If you are feeling unsteady on your feet, don’t wait to fall – or to fall again – talk to your healthcare provider.

Make a plan for staying safe and independent.

Laurie McNeil, occupational therapist with RiverStone Health Home Care, has 30 years of experience in patient care. Rachelle Prevost, physical therapist, with RiverStone Health Home Care, has 23 years of experience. They can be reached at 406-651-6500.

RiverStone Health Clinics are the only clinics in Montana to be recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System.

We proudly provide excellent comprehensive care for older adults.

Call 406.247.3350 for an appointment in Billings or 406.967.2255 in Worden.

RiverStoneHealth.org www.allianceyc.org // Adult Resource Alliance

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UPCOMING TOURS

2023

DECEMBER 8TH NEW! Special Christmas Extravaganza at GreyCliff Mills! Tours, Local entertainment, carriage rides (weather dependent) and outstanding & scrumptious formal 4-Course prime rib dinner. ☛ $178/pp; $100 Deposit to reserve seat; balance due November 6th.

Limited Seats. Call ASAP if interested.

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FEBRUARY 14TH Annual 3-Day Snow Coach Tour of Yellowstone National Park. Celebrate Valentine’s Day. ☛ $737/ppd; add $258 for single supplement $200 Deposit to reserve a seat. Balance due December 15, 2023.

MARCH 3RD 7-Day Escape from Winter to Oahu, HI. Includes a free day to fly to other islands, whale watch or hang out at Waikiki Beach.

MAY 17TH 8-Day America’s Music Cities MAY 27TH NEW! 3-Day Historic Deadwood Tour

JULY 23RD 13-Day Alaska Cruising Aboard the Noordam AUGUST 4TH 9-Day National Parks of the Southwest SEPTEMBER 21ST 9-Day New England Rails and Sails. Free airfare when booked by September 30th, 2023 SEPTEMBER 27TH 11-Day Motorcoach Bus Tour to Niagara Falls. Passports Required OCTOBER 30TH 12-Day Best of Israel and Jordan.

Faith based Tour! Limited seats

CONTACT GDP TOURS, LILY MOORE FOR INFORMATION OFFICE (406) 256-1492 OR CELL (406) 860-9085 W: WWW.GDPTOURS.COM • E: LILY@GDPTOURS.COM

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2. Fill request and attach the gift tag to the wrapped gift or gift bag.

3. Deliver gift to a listed location by Thursday, December 15.

LOCATIONS:

♥ Adult Resource Alliance

1505 Ave D Hours: M-F, 9am-4pm

♥ Adult Resource Alliance Heights

935 Lake Elmo Drive Hours: M-F, 9am-3pm

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SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM The holidays are fast approaching, and as I work with the senior population, I am reflecting on past and current traditions.

I asked seniors what past traditions they miss and what traditions do they look forward to.

For the Thanksgiving holiday, some traditions seniors savored were homemade breads and rolls, snow, and gathering around the table. Homemade apple and pumpkin pies made the list as well as lace tablecloths with fine china.

Other favorite traditions were Mom’s turkey dinner, the day after Thanksgiving, decorating their Charlie Brown Christmas tree, and making chili. Ladies in the group shared letting Albertsons do the cooking.

On a more creative note, one elementary teacher would have her class bring in the family’s dried out turkey carcass. The children would paint it red, turn it over, and it would become Santa’s sleigh.

The Christmas holiday traditions of the past that were enjoyed by seniors brought many responses. Cutting down your own Christmas tree was very popular, as well as giving and sharing, and meeting Santa Claus. Receiving a treat bag at school with candy and a fresh orange and opening 1 present on Christmas Eve was also a popular fond memory. Family gatherings with well thought out presents instead of gift cards was also on their list. Since many did not have electricity in their early days, they would put real candles on the tree and let them burn for 5 minutes! In the Depression they spent $1.00 on a Christmas tree which was a man’s full day wages. Garland was made for the trees by stringing popcorn or

cranberries. Christmas carols were sung at school concerts and in the hallways.

Some remember going to church services dressed in fancy clothes, and having wine with their dinner, as this was the only time Grandma would allow booze in the house. Hot dogs were roasted over the fireplace on Christmas Eve and some still hold that tradition today. Some remember that receiving only a stocking for Christmas with a small toy, a fresh orange, and an apple, brought such happiness. Nuts were a treat but needed to be opened with a flat iron or hammer.

It warmed my heart to hear about all the memories and traditions.

Here at the Alliance, we love our seniors, and some of them call us family, which is an honor. We open our hearts and doors to a few of our own traditions like a homemade turkey dinner for the Thanksgiving holiday and brightly lit Christmas trees.

Check the location box below and sign up early as we would love to see you there. In December we also have a Christmas dinner and entertainment every year, so come out and celebrate with us.

For the Billings and Laurel Meal Sites we offer either the hot meal of the day or a featured salad. In November, our featured salad is Turkey Cranberry and Sunflower Seed Salad with a Pomegranate Blueberry Vinaigrette Dressing. In December, our featured salad will be a Cheeseburger Salad with Thousand Island Dressing.

OUR MISSION

is to provide effective services and lead collaborative efforts to ensure seniors remain independent with the highest possible quality of life.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023

MEAL SITE LOCATIONS Billings Meal Sites Adult Resource Alliance Billings Community Center Billings Heights

1505 Avenue D | 406-259-9666 360 N. 23rd St. | 406-259-9666

Mon.-Fri. Mon.-Fri.

South Park Senior Center

935 Lake Elmo Dr. | 406-606-1170 901 S. 30th St. | 406-256-6413

Mon.-Fri. Mon. & Fri.

Billings Westend

4125 Grand Ave. | 406-259-9666

Tues. & Thurs.

Broadview Senior Center

13725 5th St. | 406-667-2212

Thurs.

Custer Senior Center

322 6th St. | 406-370-9061

Mon. & Thurs.

Huntley Sportsman Club

37 Minecha | 406-698-6525

1st & 3rd Thurs.

Laurel Senior Center

720 S. 4th St. | 406-628-7571

Mon.-Fri.

Shepherd Community Center

5541 Haynes Rd | 406-696-1343

Wed.

Worden Senior Center

2445 Main St. | 406-880-6061

Fri.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Merry Christmas!

Join us for a special dinner, door prizes, and entertainment at our Billings and Laurel Meal Sites.

Join us as we celebrate the holiday with a special dinner, entertainment, and door prizes at our Billings and Laurel Meal Sites.

Friday, November 17th at noon Westend Meal Site will celebrate on Thursday, November 16th at noon.

Reservations need to be made by noon on Friday, November 10th. Call (406)259-9666 for Billings and (406)628-7571 for Laurel.

Friday, December 15th at noon Westend Meal Site will celebrate on Thursday, December 14th at noon.

Reservations need to be made by noon on Friday, December 8th. Call (406)259-9666 for Billings and (406)628-7571 for Laurel.

www.allianceyc.org // Adult Resource Alliance

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BILLINGS MEALS ON WHEELS MOW Coordinator: Jaime • MOW Assistant: Stacy • 1505 Avenue D • 406-259-9666

Adult Resource Alliance’s Meals on Wheels Program (MOW) offers a hot nutritious meal to those over 60 years of age who are homebound. They are delivered by volunteers, Monday through Friday between 10:00 and 12:30. Meals are available on a short-term basis for persons recovering from a hospital stay or surgery until the person is no longer homebound. If a person is able to prepare their own meals, or lives with someone who can prepare their meals you may be denied.

I recently found myself wondering how interesting it would be if I were able to open my heart and see what thoughts, feelings, and actions are inside. My guess is that I would be shocked, as I often tend to go about life in autopilot. Then again, I often find myself aspiring 10

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to become more mindful and present, regarding these aspects of myself.

What makes one stop and give money to someone on a street corner, toys to a toy drive, or donate money to organizations, such as The Alliance? Is it someone

who has been in a similar situation and knows how important a few dollars can be? Or, perhaps they have gone without much at Christmas time and relate to how an innocent child might feel at Christmas, without gifts.

Our life experiences really do touch our hearts, when deciding where to give.

I tend to struggle with giving monetarily, as I like to know that my contributions are being used prudently, and to those who are in sincere need. I therefore choose to give to organizations who feed people, even when I am uncertain that the recipients can access this assistance, due to no fault of their own. Even giving can feel complicated!

At Meals on Wheels, volunteers give all year round, by delivering our meals to those who are homebound.

Drivers often tell me how much they benefit by delivering meals! I hear stories nearly every day, from drivers or participants. Often, I am told how wonderful the drivers are, or how satisfying it is to volunteer. The love and kindness go both ways!

Have you ever met someone who is challenging to deal with? I wonder what creates this dynamic. Perhaps it is because of how we are feeling, or or how we perceive a particular situation. Life is just so full of opportunities and chances to improve! Maybe opening my heart is more than just where I can give my time and money. I, at times, have had a cold heart toward someone who has hurt me, or someone I love. Forgiveness is something I continuously strive to work on. Letting go of some of the hurts and wrongdoings is a way of opening our hearts.

How will you respond during this season of thankfulness and giving? What is stirring in your heart? Love is a universal language. I challenge you all to take some time to ponder and give what is laid on our hearts, not just during this season, but all year long! As my volunteers so frequently tell me, “we get more than we give!”

Sending you love and well wishes during the holiday season and always.

— Jaime

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- Megan, Mary’s daughter To learn more about Mary’s story, please visit billingsclinic.com/mary. www.allianceyc.org // Adult Resource Alliance

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MEAL SITES

BILLINGS & LAUREL

MEALS ON WHEELS MONDAY

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Cooks: Jami, Jake, Mary, Winter, Amy and Philip

WEDNESDAY

FRIDAY

TUESDAY

Nutrition Program Director: Lorri

THURSDAY

30 Creamed Chicken over a Biscuit Steamed Broccoli Fruit Cocktail Chocolate Ice Cream

31 Bat & Cobwebs (Bowtie Pasta, Sausage, Sauce, & Mozzarella Cheese) Witches Fingers (Green Beans & Almonds) Ghost Grubb Monster Bar

1 Black Bean Chili with Cheese, Sour Cream Fritos Pickled Beet Salad Cinnamon Roll

2 Pork Chow Mein Sticky Rice Egg Roll Asian Broccoli Salad Fruit

3 Hawaiian Meatloaf Parmesan Orzo Rice Buttered Peas Creamy Coleslaw Pineapple Upside Down Cake

6 Spaghetti with Meat Sauce Garlic Bread Green Beans Fruit Cookie

7 GF Sweet & Sour Chicken over Rice Pot Stickers Oriental Coleslaw Apple

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9 Honey Garlic Chicken Thigh Cranberry Almond Rice Buttered Peas Creamy Crunchy

10 Country Fried Steak with Gravy Mashed Potatoes Vegetable Tropical Fruit Chocolate Brownie SP Birthday

13 Bacon Cheeseburger Tater Tot Casserole Steamed Broccoli Orange Strawberry Ice Cream

14 Fish & Chips with Tartar Sauce & Lemon Wedge Garden Salad Lemon Bar

15 Polish Dog on a Bun with Sauerkraut Macaroni & Cheese Fruit Orange Jell-O Salad

16 Beef Stew with a Biscuit Corn on the Cob Banana Chocolate Pudding

17 Thanksgiving Dinner Roast Turkey with Gravy Mashed Potatoes Traditional Stuffing Cranberries/Roll Green Bean Casserole Pumpkin Crunch Cake

20 Mushroom Steak with Gravy Mashed Potatoes Sunshine Carrots Ambrosia Salad

21 Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Cheese, Lettuce, & Tomato Sweet Potato Tots Fruit Chocolate Pudding

22 Ham & Beans with Cornbread Pickled Beets Garden Salad Peach Crisp

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27 Taco Salad with Cheese, Tomato, Salsa, & Sour Cream Doritos Fruit Cookie

28 Turkey Noodle Soup Egg Salad on a Croissant Fresh Fruit Peanut Butter Bar

29 Meat Pizza Boneless Chicken Wings with Ranch Celery Sticks Ice Cream

30 Cabbage Roll Casserole Crinkle Cut Carrots Calico Bean Salad Peaches

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*Menu Subject to Change

Ave D, BCC, & Westend................. 406-259-9666 Billings Heights Meal Site............. 406-606-1170 South Side Senior Center.............. 406-256-6413 Laurel Senior Center.................... 406-628-7571 Meals on Wheels:.......................... 406-259-9666

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☛ A requested donation of $5.00 per meal for adults 60 and above. ☛ Under 60 charge is $7.00. ☛ Menu is subject to change ☛ GF = Gluten Free on Request

MEAL SITE RESERVATIONS must be made by Noon, at least 1 business day in advance.

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BILLINGS & LAUREL

MEAL SITES

BILLINGS & LAUREL

MEALS ON WHEELS MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

Nutrition Program Director: Lorri Cooks: Jami, Jake, Mary, Winter, Amy and Philip

FRIDAY

27 Taco Salad with Cheese, Tomatoes, Salsa & Sour Cream Doritos Fruit Cookie

28 Turkey Noodle Soup with Crackers Egg Salad on a Croissant Fresh Fruit Peanut Butter Bar

29 Meat Pizza Boneless Chicken Wings with Ranch Celery Sticks Ice Cream

30 Cabbage Roll Casserole Crinkle Cut Carrots Calico Salad Peaches

1 Baked Ham Au Gratin Potatoes Green Beans Cranberry Almond Spinach Salad Chocolate Zucchini Cake

4 Chicken Florentine Wild Rice Stewed Tomatoes Pistachio Salad

5 GF Mexican Casserole Buttered Corn Tropical Fruit Churro

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7 White Chicken Lasagna Garlic Bread Green Beans Peaches Cherry Cha Cha

8 Country Fried Steak with Gravy Mashed Potatoes Vegetable/ Fruit Blueberry Cake with Lemon Frosting SP Birthday

11 Chinese Pepper Steak over Rice Egg Roll Oriental Coleslaw Fruit

12 Chicken Carbonara Noodles Pacific Blend Vegetables Mixed Fruit Sugar Cookie

13 Fish & Chips with Lemon Wedge & Tartar Sauce Peas Lemon Bar

14 Tater Tot Casserole Vegetables Applesauce Ice Cream

15Christmas Dinner Oven Roasted Beef with Gravy Potatoes Supreme Cascade Blend Vegetables, Roll Winter Fruit Salad Turtle Cake

18 Cheeseburger with Red Onions & Pickles Baked Beans Chips Ice Cream Sandwich

19 Ginger Soy Chicken Sticky Rice Asian Blend Vegetables Orange Wedges Tapioca Pudding

20 Turkey Supreme Green Beans Cranberry Salad Banana

21 GF Cowboy Beans with Cornbread Sunshine Carrots Pears Grinch Rice Krispy Treat

22 Mushroom Pork Chop Mashed Potatoes Vegetables, Fruit Caramel Apple Bread Pudding

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26 Pulled Pork Sandwich Jo Jo’s Creamy Coleslaw Fruit

27 Beef & Mushrooms over Mashed Potatoes Winter Blend Vegetables Blueberry Whip

28 Cheesy Ham & Hashbrown Casserole Tomato Wedges Tropical Fruit Scone

29 Chicken Parmesan Buttered Noodles Steamed Broccoli Peaches Pecan Pie Bar

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Ave D, BCC, & Westend................. 406-259-9666 Billings Heights Meal Site............. 406-606-1170 South Side Senior Center.............. 406-256-6413 Laurel Senior Center.................... 406-628-7571 Meals on Wheels:.......................... 406-259-9666

☛ A requested donation of $5.00 per meal for adults 60 and above. ☛ Under 60 charge is $7.00. ☛ For Meal Sites serving time and locations please visit Our Community section

MEAL SITE RESERVATIONS must be made by Noon, at least 1 business day in advance.

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CONNECTIONS

ACTIVITIES

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BILLINGS COMMUNITY & SENIOR CENTER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ADULT RESOURCE ALLIANCE 406-657-3050 | 360 N 23RD ST, BILLINGS, MT | WWW.BILLINGSPARKS.ORG

FITNESS CLASSES FITNESS BY DESIGN

Dates: November 16 – January 11 (no class 11/23) Day of week: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 10:00-11:00am Cost: $40 Resident/$50 Non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N 23rd St.)

FITNESS BY DESIGN

Dates: November 8 – January 8 (no class 12/25 or 1/1) Day of week: Monday & Wednesday Time: 9:30-10:15am OR 10:30-11:15am Cost: $40 Resident/$50 Non-resident Location: Adult Resource Alliance Heights (935 Lake Elmo Drive)

CLASSES FILL FAST!

Location: Adult Resource Alliance Main (1505 Ave D)

ZUMBA GOLD

Dates: November 14 – January 9 (no class 11/23) Day of week: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 9:00-9:45am Cost: $40 Resident/$50 Non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N 23rd St.) Saturday classes to be announced.

CARDIO WALKING/ BEGINNER BARRE

CHAIR STRENGTH

Dates: November 8 – December 27 Day of week: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Time: 8:30-9:00am Cost: $30 Resident/$40 Non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N 23rd St.)

CHAIR STRENGTH

Dates: November 14 – January 2 (no class 11/7) Day of week: Tuesday Time: 1:00-1:45pm Cost: $30 Resident/$40 Non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N 23rd St.)

Dates: November 2 – January 2 (no class 11/7 or 11/23) Day of week: Tuesday & Thursday Time: 10:30am-11:15am Cost: $40 Resident/$50 Non-resident Location: Adult Resource Alliance Heights (935 Lake Elmo Drive)

Dates November 14 – January 9 Day of week: Tuesday Time: 1:30pm-2:15pm Cost: $30 Resident/$40 Non-resident NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2023

GENTLE YOGA

COME TRY YOUR FIRST CLASS FOR

GENTLE YOGA

Dates: November 2 - December 28 (no class 11/23) Day of week: Thursday Time: 12:00-12:45pm OR 1:00-1:45pm Cost: $30 Resident/$40 Non-resident Location: Adult Resource Alliance Heights (935 Lake Elmo Drive)

CHAIR YOGA

FREE!

• DAILY GAME SCHEDULE AT •

BILLINGS COMMUNITY CENTER

Dates: November 2 - December 28 (no class 11/23) Day of week: Monday Time: 1:00-2:00pm Cost: $30 Resident/$40 Non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N 23rd St.)

Schedule subject to change based on facility needs.

CHAIR YOGA

MONDAY

Dates: November 13 – January 22 (no class 11/23) Day of week: Thursday Time: 1:00-1:45pm Cost: $30 Resident/$40 Non-resident Location: Adult Resource Alliance Main (1505 Ave D)

TUESDAY

30 MINUTE ABS FOR SENIORS

WEDNESDAY

Dates: November 21-January 9 (no class 11/23) Day of week: Tuesday Time: 11:15-11:45am Cost: $20 Resident/$30 Non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N 23rd St.)

THURSDAY

INTRODUCTION TO WORLD DRUMMING

Dates: October 23 – November 27 Day of week: Monday Time: 2:30-3:30pm Cost: $30 Resident/$40 Non-resident Location: Billings Community Center (360 N 23rd St.)

FRIDAY

1:00pm

Hand & Foot

10:00am 1:00pm

Rummikub Scrabble & Shanghai Rummy $0.50/game Wood Carving Farkle Bingo $0.50/card Pinochle $1/game Hand & Foot Dominoes Dominoes Pinochle $1/game Shanghai Rummy $0.50/card

1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 10:00am 1:00pm 1:00pm

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ALLIANCE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Vicki, Volunteer Coordinator • 406-245-6177

Shout Out TO OUR Meal Site Volunteers

EMBRACE

Thank you for giving your time and talent to make our meal sites a wonderful place!

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BE AN ALLIANCE CONGREGATE MEAL SITE VOLUNTEER

Opportunities currently available at two locations: Billings Community Center and Alliance Billings Heights Meal Set Up/Kitchen Assistant Available Shift : Special Occasion Fridays, 11:00am-1:30pm

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VOLUNTEER

BE AN ALLIANCE SENIOR MEDICARE BINGO CALLER/SUPPORT – PATROL VOLUNTEER ALLIANCE BILLING HEIGHTS • Location South Park Senior Center Meal Site • Share a 5-10 minute presentation • Provide educational information related to Medicare fraud, waste, and abuse • Follow monthly script provided by the SMP volunteer coordinator • Training available • Lunch provided Available Shift: Once a month on Monday or Friday, typically 1212:30pm

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2HOURS OF YOUR TIME

GIVE

• Set up for Bingo and Bingo prizes • Explain Bingo rules and collect fees.

• Operate the Bingo wheel and call out Bingo numbers.

Available Shift: Thursdays 12:302:00pm

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Kylie, CHW • Erin, Service Coordinator For more information call 406-294-1590

Spice Up Your Holiday with these Festive Recipes!

These two recipes are courtesy of some of our Senior Circle of Care clients and volunteers! Thank you, Marilee and Marla! If you are interested in participating in the Senior Circle of Care, please read more about the benefits of participating below.

Benefits of Participating in in the Senior Circle of Care: • Personal In-Home Screening • Trusted Community Health Worker to walk alongside you • Personalized service plan developed with your comfort, safety, and independence at home • Warm welcoming interactions with friendly companions

Potential Volunteer Services Include: • Bookkeeping Assistance • Chore Corps Handy Person Services • Friend Companion • Meals on Wheels • Pantry Pals Grocery Shopping and Delivery • Pet Care Services • RIDES Transportation • Social Buddies Friendly Phone Calls

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LIFE’S Observations…

This is our Christmas issue, our last issue for 2023. I'll get to that in a little bit, but first, I want to share a story about what happened to me in early September.

Sometime in the first week of the month, I was bitten by a mosquito and infected with the West Nile Virus.

David Mosdal

It took a few days, but when it hit me, it was with both barrels, so to speak.

My wife hauled me to the Emergency Room, and for the next three days I was mostly delirious and unable to complete a sentence or recall the time and place or why I was there. By day five, they had run every test in their arsenal on me, except for a spinal tap, and that test would only prove what the process of elimination had already determined. I had West Nile Virus. That information would be available in a couple more days, so a sensible neurologist said, “There is nothing more we can do for you here. There is no treatment, so I'm going to send you home where quiet rest will begin the healing process. It could take days or months. We just don't know for sure.” Believe me, those are not easy words to hear.

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At home, my symptoms were primarily visual hallucinations, weakness, fatigue and the need to nap often. As my brain works to stitch together words and images that once were a seamless flow, it is now more like a slide show with still images changing from one to the next.

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ly. Sentence length can switch from long to short and back again almost instantaneously.

I try to exercise every day and keep my sleep schedule on track, but I can become easily distracted. Muscle and joint aches and pains are never far away. Today, with four days left in September, I think I am seeing some gradual improvement, but certainly not enough to drive my school bus again. My doctor wants me to take another six weeks at home and then we'll re-evaluate. I'm okay with that right now. This disease has definitely kicked the stuffin' out of me. Data through September 8, 2023 reports 9 human cases of West Nile Virus in Yellowstone County. That figure doesn't include me because I was in the hospital but not yet diagnosed with West Nile. If any others would like to share their experiences, write to me at PO Box 6, Broadview, MT 59015.

Now, about the holidays. I plan to focus much more clearly on my relationships with family and friends. If my health returns to what I think it was, then great. If it doesn't, then I will be grateful for the new me and all that I can still do.

I'm only seventy and my parents and all my grandparents lived into their nineties. I'd like to think that I could get close to that myself.

Have a safe and blessed Holiday Season. Remind those you love how pleased you are to be with them, once again. I know I will.

Merry Christmas! .

Connections IN OUR MIDST

A SERIES OF ARTICLES ON PEOPLE, PLACES AND PERSEVERANCE IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY

Paint the Day with Joy

By Jackie Swiesz

Signs that your heart is open: Smiling, laughing, and sharing with ease.

Savoring life despite disappointments.

Demonstrating affection toward others.

Focusing on the good in people rather than the negative.

There is a lovely woman amongst us in our community who brings an open heart to all those who meet her.

When Mana Lesman and I visited about her life as a ballet dancer, teacher, and artist, I heard the passion in her voice. As she shared her life story with me, it became apparent that she is a person who, as famed writer Joseph Campbell described it, “follows her bliss.” That is, if we trust and engage in our highest calling, we tap into what excites us and brings us a sense of purpose. This often involves being of service one way or another to www.allianceyc.org // Adult Resource Alliance

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others—which of course helps to open our hearts in all kinds of surprising ways.

Mana has mastered keeping her heart open even when life throws her curveballs. When circumstances prevented her from performing ballet on stage, she used her deep talent to form dance groups and teach others the art of movement to music. At one point, she traveled around to the rural schools in Montana teaching teens hip-hop dances and the likes of the vogue moves of Madonna. Then, she stretched across the spectrum to developing some “seasoned” women in our community and they formed the Golden Dancers in 1988. They are still going strong today, under Mana’s expert guidance, and perform several times a year at various facilities and events here in Billings.

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again and mastered the art of painting. Not only does she create one-of-a-kind watercolors that highlight our unique Rimrock landscapes, but she also paints with oils and tempera. These days, Mana continues to create her amazing paintings, recently exhibiting them as the artist-in-residence at the Pictograph Caves.

After we toured her delightful art studio, we talked about how those unexpected life’s turns take us down several paths. In Mana’s words, “I have ended up getting involved in things I didn’t plan on doing.” She added, “but, I’m so glad that I did!”

Mana shared with me that when her husband James became ill, she became his full-time caregiver, and many things went on hold. She spoke kindly of him and told me that she still misses him every day. Their home is filled with her husband’s artistic creations, and she seems happy to be surrounded by the mementos. When she lost James, Mana knew that she needed to adjust to her solo life in a positive way. “I started teaching art classes at the South Park Senior Center,” she told me, adding,

“and found that my students have become friends as well as my support group.”

In addition to the classes, she even gives private art lessons at her studio.

As we chatted, we both agreed that when we are having fun in what we do, the thrill is sharing our talent and skill with others and the gift that comes back to us is priceless. The joy bubbles up when we see the student’s creativity unlocking, and it’s contagious.

Bringing an open heart into the context of our relationships with others adds a rich dimension to our connections and gives us an appreciation of each person’s uniqueness.

“It fills my heart to teach others,” Mana told me. “And, I consider that my gift to the people in my community.” Her generous spirit naturally shines through in the thoughts and experiences she shares with others.

As we experience this holiday season, remember that the best gifts can be completely free or so small, they’d be easy to miss. Scientists also believe that acts of kindness release endorphins in the brain, producing the positive feeling known as the “helper’s high.” So, give what you can give and when you bring joy to others, notice what happens inside you. www.allianceyc.org // Adult Resource Alliance

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Happenings UNDER THE BIG SKY ALBERTA BAIR THEATER

RUBEN STUDDARD & CLAY AIKEN – TWENTY|THE TOUR Wednesday, Nov 1 - 7:30pm This performance will highlight the music that made Ruben & Clay American Idol favorites and household names. From Clay’s iconic rendition of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” to Ruben’s soulful single, “Sorry”, join America’s favorite odd couple for an unforgettable evening of music and memories, spanning two decades, delivered as only these true superstars can.

TICKETS: $65.00, $55.00; $45.00 Student + non-refundable fees DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT Friday, November 10 - 8:00pm The classic film’s first live film-to-concert experience. Enjoy the digitally remastered hit film like never before on a fullsize cinema screen, with a live band and singers performing the film’s iconic songs. With a soundtrack that marked a generation, DIRTY DANCING IN CONCERT promises to bring a thrilling new and unique experience to the 80s classic.

Immerse yourself in the timeless romance and experience one of the most memorable movies of the past 35 years – now live!

TICKETS: $92.00, $52.00, $47.00, $42.00 + non-refundable fees JOHN PIZZARELLI TRIO: STAGE AND SCREEN Saturday, November 11 – 7:30 pm John Pizzarelli’s newest show with his new trio focuses on music from the Broadway stage and the Silver Screen. The evening will feature fresh versions of great standards such as “Where or When,” “Just in Time” and “As Time Goes By,” paired with some newer Broadway songs that include “I Love Betsy” from “Honeymoon in Vegas” by Jason Robert Brown, “Coffee in a Cardboard Cup,” by Kander and Ebb. TICKETS: $52.00, $40.00; $27.00 Student JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR Wednesday, November 29 - 7:30pm This production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.

TICKETS: $92.00, $72.00; $72.00 Student + non-refundable fees MARK O’CONNOR’S AN APPALACHIAN CHRISTMAS FEATURING MAGGIE O’CONNOR

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Saturday, December 9 - 7:30pm Having toured An Appalachian Christmas nine consecutive years, O’Connor and his ensemble have a dynamic energy on stage that bring their individual expertise to holiday themes and classics in the most delightful and musically satisfying way!

TICKETS: $45.00, $35.00; $22.50 Student + non-refundable fees BILLINGS SYMPHONY ‘THE NUTCRACKER BALLET’ 11.25.23 - 2:00pm, 11.25.23 - 7:00pm, 11.26.23 - 2:00pm San Diego Ballet Company - Billings School of Classical Ballet Billings’ favorite Thanksgiving weekend tradition captures the wonder of Christmas when a mysterious gift sparks an extraordinary journey. Over 100 local and international performers—on stage and in the pit—bring Tchaikovsky’s magical score to life in this charming, lighthearted interpretation of a holiday classic the whole family will love.

TICKETS: $20.00-$69.00 + non-refundable fees ‘CHRISTMAS ON BROADWAY’ Saturday, 12.16.23 - 10:30am - Dress Rehearsal 12.16.23 - 7:30pm - Performance (Concert Cues start at 6:40pm) The dynamic duo of Nic+Desi returns to Billings for an evening filled with song, dance, skits, and holiday cheer. Not to be missed, this inspiring concert will feature a range of classic to pop holiday songs, backed by the Billings Jazz Orchestra (aka, the Billings Symphony) under the baton of guest conductor and arranger Scott Jeppesen.

TICKETS: $20.00-$69.00 + non-refundable fees BILLINGS COMMUNITY BAND – WINTER 2023 Sunday, 12.17.23 - 3:00pm TICKETS: $8.00; $5.00 Student + non-refundable fees

BILLINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY

Community Room Behind the Lens: An Exposé with Photojournalists Larry Mayer & Amy Lynn Nelson Saturday, November 4, 2023 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Billings Public Library will host Billings Gazette photojournalists Larry Mayer and Amy Lynn Nelson for an up-close and personal discussion on their careers, the major events they have chronicled, and what it takes to be a photojournalist! Don't miss this exclusive look behind their lenses!

BILLINGS STUDIO THEATER

SpongeBob The Musical December 1-17

COLUMBIA CLUB

DANCING Come Dance With Us! 2nd Wednesday of every month, 7pm to 10 pm 2216 Grand Ave Cover charge $5.00

DOWNTOWN BILLINGS

2023 Run! Turkey Run! Thursday, November 23 9:00 – 10:30 AM Downtown Billings, 2nd Ave N

2023 Annual Holiday Parade Friday, November 24 4:30 – 6:00 PM 201 N Broadway Downtown Billings Holiday Stroll 2023 Friday, December 1 Skypoint, 119 N Broadway

METRAPARK

HOLIDAY FOOD & GIFT FESTIVAL - Expo Center Date: Nov 11 - Nov 12, 2023 - Saturday: 9am – 5pm, Sunday: 10am – 4pm Admission is $3 at the door or $1 with a donation of a nonperishable item to the Billings Food Bank.

starting Friday, Dec. 1st and running through Saturday, Dec. 2nd. Check our page out and stay tuned for posted schedule of events and ways to purchase tickets.

RESCUED AND RECLAIMED COUNTRY CHRISTMAS Expo Center Date: Dec 01 - Dec 02, 2023

YELLOWSTONE ART MUSEUM

Winterfair – Arts & Crafts Market Friday, December 1 – 11am to 8pm

LAUREL EVENTS

Christmas to Remember December 3, 2023 - 10am – 4pm This daylong celebration includes a community bazaar with musical entertainment and children activities held in the Laurel Middle School at 725 Washington, a lighted Christmas Parade, fireworks and the arrival of Santa during the parade.

Christmas Stroll - December 3, 2pm to 8pm Shopping Raffle - Visit participating businesses, make a $10 purchase and have a chance to win!! Shoppers will get 1 ticket for every $10 spent at participating businesses S’more Roasting Stations - Stop by the S’more Roasting Stations to have a s’more and warm up!

Pictures with the Grinch - The Grinch and Cindy Lou Who will be at different businesses throughout the Christmas Stroll.

Lighted Parade - Parade will start at 5:15pm, followed by fireworks and Santa pictures at Santa’s Workshop

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER - First Interstate Arena Date: Nov 17, 2023 7:30 pm, Prices vary.

GUN SHOW - Montana Pavilion Date: Nov 24 - Nov 26, 2023 Friday - 2pm to 7pm, Saturday - 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 2pm FESTIVAL OF TREES - Montana Pavilion Date: Nov 30 - Dec 02, 2023 Family Tree Nurturing Center's 38th Annual Festival of Trees.

We have our Gala Thursday evening at 6pm and events

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Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered

and/or donated to Rockin’ Under the Big Sky 2023. We couldn’t have put on this event without each and every one of you!

SPONSORS Platinum Cladis Investment Advisory, LLC First Interstate BancSystem Foundation Scheels All Sports, Inc SCL Health St. Vincent Pacific Source Stockman Bank Gold Humana Mike Larson and Faith Chapel Group Valley Credit Union WestPark Village Michelle Wunker Real Estate Silver Ask Insurance Autumn Springs Greater Good Health RiverStone Health US Foods Bronze Big Sky Senior Services Buchanan Capital, Inc Moulton Bellingham PC St John's United LIVE AUCTION & SILENT AUCTION CONTRIBUTORS 360 Office Solutions A&H Turf & Specialties, Inc. Al Ward Ann Seymour Art House Cinema Bea Ann Melichar Bethanne Mauch Beverly Grimm Billings Best Yogurt Billings Mustangs Professional Baseball Billings Studio Theatre Billings Symphony & Chorale Bin 119 Brian & Beverly McHugh Buffalo Wild Wings Canyon Creek Brewing Carbone's Pizzeria & Pub City Vineyard CJ's Bar & Grill Club Pilates Copper Onion Bistro Cork & Barrel

Costco Wholesale Crumbl Cookies Dahl Funeral Chapel Dairy Queen - Grand Diane & Mike Boyett Doc Harper's Downtown Exchange Club of Billings Entre Technology Services Exchange City Par 3 Golf Course Fuddruckers Gainan's Midtown Flowers Get Air Trampoline Park Granite Fitness High Horse Saloon & Eatery High Plains Brewing Hilands Golf Club Jim & Carol Hefenieder Jim & Judy Hughes Jon & Madonna Stepanek Katie Parker Hatzell Kevin Sider Kira Fercho Lake Hills Golf Laura Larson Local Kitchen and Bar McCall Development McCormick Cafe Meat Palace Mind Works LLC Montana Brewing Company Montana Jack's Montana Pie Company MSU B Athletic Department Nibs & Kathy Moessmer Oxx Indoor Axe Throwing Pam & Mike Hofferber Perkins Restaurant Phil & Nada Bell Pizza Hut Pryor Creek Golf Club Purple Cow CBD Boutique Qdoba Mexican Eats Red Lodge Mountain Red Oxx Mfg., Inc. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Renee Hagstrom Riddles Jewelry Rio Sabinas Rita Emond Rob & Kim Reeves Rock Creek Coffee Roasters Rocky Mountain College Roger L. Daniel Insurance Agency

Sam's Club Scheels All Sports, Inc Sophie's Kitchen Spinners Steve & Nita Wheeler Stockman Bank Sue & Tim Bailey Taylor Lynde Teresa & David Wehr The Burger Dive The Divide Bar & Grill The Marble Table The Midway Grill & Brews The Montana Club The Northern Hotel The Red Door Lounge The Sassy Biscuit Co. The Ski Station, LLC The Wave Car Care Center The Windmill Thirsty Street Brewing Co. Tippy Cow Tire Rama Tracy & James Hawbaker Velum Skin and Laser Center WalMart- Laurel Wentana, LLC Yegen Golf Club Yellowstone Art Museum ZooMontana DESSERT/APPETIZER CONTRIBUTORS Candy Town USA Highgate Senior Living Le Macaron French Pastries Miss Gigi's Sweets MorningStar Senior Living Nothing Bundt Cakes St. John's United Home Health & Hospice Sweetwater Retirement Community Westpark Village Senior Living

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THE RESOURCE CENTER

RESOURCES

Caregiver Support Coordinator-Kylie • Office Coordinator- Madi Resource Center Specialist- Holly, Breana, and Heidi For more information, please call 406-259-5212

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ARE YOU NEARING 65 YEARS OLD AND HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE? Join the Resource Center Staff at….

NEW TO MEDICARE 2023 SCHEDULED PRESENTATIONS: Adult Resource Alliance, 1505 Avenue D, Noon to 1:00 pm

November 21 or December 19 Bring your lunch or sign up for Alliance Meal Site lunch at 406-259-9666 Call 406-259-5212 to Register

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THE LOW INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

Both homeowners and renters may apply for LIHEAP and Energy Share. The amount of assistance provided is based on income eligibility, housing type, heat type, number of bedrooms, and the number of people residing in the household. LIHEAP assist low-income individuals and families with:

• A portion of the main heat source costs (Oct 1-Apr 30) • Weatherization services 2023-2024 Limits Gross Annual Income Assets-Excluding Number in Household Home & Car

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$29,796 $38,964 $48,132

$13,277 $19,924 $21,253

These figures are representative of the program, for more information or to request an application please call the Resource Center.

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CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM Kiley, Caregiver Coordinator 406-259-5212

To Be More Fully Known BY: EMILY JARVIS

In his book “Man’s Search for Meaning” (one of my favorites), Viktor Frankl wrote: “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms – to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” Frankl’s wisdom is powerful, considering that it was borne of his harrowing experience living in concentration camps during the Holocaust. His is a story that has changed my life, and expanded my soul.

Implicit in Mr. Frankl’s statement is that there is a certain truth that lies beyond the reality of our external circumstances. That truth, I believe, is that freedom does not lie within the liberation of our troubles, but rather within our ability to see them differently. As such, we ought not to start with finding the right answers – that is, those things which we perceive will solve our problems. Rather, we should begin with asking the right questions.

The Right Question (and Answer) for Caregivers

When I was hired as the Caregiver Support Coordinator back in 2019, I thought the most important question to answer was “How can I help change the lives of caregivers in Yellowstone County?” I suppose at the heart of this question was an innate desire to find a way to solve the many issues and challenges that caregivers face. I learned about Medicare, Medicaid and other financial assistance, dementia education, and other programs that could help provide some relief to the caregivers who so desperately needed it. I felt as though this was how caregivers’ lives could be changed and many of their problems solved.

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grams available to them, none of this made the emotional burden of caregiving any easier to bear. As important as they were, financial and community resources were external factors, and perhaps what was more important was for caregivers to find a way to address the internal factors, which often weigh heavier on the soul. Thus, my question changed from “How can I help change the lives of caregivers?” to “How can I encourage a change of heart in caregivers?”

I soon found out that the answer to this question had nothing to do with me, but everything to do with the connections caregivers are able to make with each other and those around them.

Defining a Change of Heart

When you think about a change of heart, what does this mean to you? For me, I would reiterate what I said at the beginning of this article: it’s the ability to see things differently. It’s also the ability to approach things differently. It is to attach meaning to any given circumstance, driving greater harmony in the depths of the soul. Rather than simply acknowledging what is in front of us, it is asking “What am I not seeing here?” It is a quiet invitation to look deeper, to find the meaning that so easily evades us in the routines of daily life. It is a shift in our very way of being and allows us to see with greater illumination the things of greatest worth.

It eases the burdens of the soul.

The Isolation of the Heart

For caregivers, I have noticed that emotional burdens seem to be perpetuated by what I’ve come to believe is one of the greatest threats facing their journey: isolation.

I’m not just talking about those who are physically alone

CARETIME

Caregiver Support Group in their journey, but those who also feel alone.

The late Frederick Buechner once wrote: “What we hunger for perhaps more than anything else is to be known in our full humanness, and yet that is often just what we also fear more than anything else. It is important to tell at least from time to time the secret of who we truly and fully are… because otherwise we run the risk of losing track… and little by little come to accept instead the highly edited version which we put forth in hope that the world will find it more acceptable than the real thing.”

There is a deep and profound “humanness” behind every caregiver. Behind every sleepless night, every daily stress, every competing demand, is a human being who still has hopes and dreams and is just trying to do the best they can.

I have been truly inspired by the caregivers who attend CareTime (our monthly caregiver support group). They have accepted the invitation to share the real version of themselves, and as a result have allowed others the freedom to do the same. It is the greatest gift you will ever give someone – to make them feel truly seen, heard, and understood. And it is also the greatest gift any of us could ever receive in return. It is the answer to the question of how to encourage and even experience a change of heart. It empowers you to change how you see your circumstances and to choose a better way for yourself.

My Wish for You: To Be More Fully Known

So it has become my greatest desire to see caregivers become less isolated and more open to the possibility of meaningful connection. If I could make one last request of all caregivers, it would be this: please find a way to tell your story and then listen to others’ stories as well.

Tell the secret of who you really are. Allow yourself to be seen and fully known, and then return the favor.

If you don’t know where to start, call a trusted friend, neighbor, your local Area Agency on Aging, or, if you are in this community, the Adult Resource Alliance to join a local support group. There are also many on-line communities. Opportunities are out there, and I promise they will present themselves as you look for them. You are not alone.

To the rest of us who don’t currently find ourselves in a caregiving role: reach out to the caregivers in your life and in your community. They need you – we all need each other.

One Last Thank You

As my time with the Alliance has come to an end, I have

PLEASE REMEMBER YOU MUST RSVP PRIOR TO ATTENDANCE (NO LATER THAN THE DAY BEFORE THE MEETING). WHEN YOU RSVP, PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH LOCATION YOU WILL BE ATTENDING. Contact Kylie at 406-259-5212.

Virtual and call-in options available if you are unable to attend in-person.

NOVEMBER 2023

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH TOPIC:

DEMENTIA CAREGIVING COMMUNICATION PRESENTED BY

KYLIE M, ADULT RESOURCE ALLIANCE

DECEMBER 2023

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13TH TOPIC:

GENERAL SHARING PRESENTED BY

KYLIE M, ADULT RESOURCE ALLIANCE

been overwhelmed with gratitude for the remarkable opportunity I’ve had to be part of this organization the past four years. It is no small thing, the way my life has been impacted by the many people who I’ve had the tremendous honor of meeting and knowing. I am leaving a much different person than when I began, and it is because of all of you.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for changing my life. I will never forget you.

—Emily

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SUPPORTERS

Thank you to each one of you who made a contribution during the months of August and September!

You truly are making a positive difference in the lives of seniors in our community.

Tyler Amundson Anonymous Char Asay Sue & Tim Bailey Helen Bakker Timothy & Betty Ballou Mike & Lauretta Bentz John & Jane Berns Diane & Mike Boyett Garry & Kathy Brayko Linda Brewer Ross & Joyce Brown Devaney Buffalo Larry & Cindy Byars Gayna Carney Jaime Carpenter Greg & Rita Chapin Mary & Frank Cipech Charitable Trust Lane Clark Rick Clark Russ & Leslie Clark Bryan & Gwen Compton Leslie Crawford Michael & Inger Curtis Donald & Maria Davidson Dick & Sue DeVries Otto & Jody Dringman Marlin & Sharon Dunlap Lottie Eaton, MD & Curt Starr Gail & Eunice Ellison Rita Emond Teresa Fischer Ardell Frank Darrell Frederick Bob & Maribeth Habeck Gregg & Marcia Hafner Sandra Haney Matt Hankins Liliann Hannah Jenny Hanson Donna Hightower Pam & Mike Hofferber Tim Horvat 30

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Steve Howe Brittany Jore Aiko Kawano Robert & Ardyce Kelly Carl & Eldora Klein Gary & Janice Koch James & Marilyn Kohles Richard & Linda Kouba Pierre & Kristin La Ve’ Caroline Lansing Jack Lillis Edeen Linsky Greg & Susan Lodahl Ann Maltby Kenneth McCoy Ben McKee Jessica McKee Bea Ann Melichar Merenz Insurance Brenda Meyer Robert & Earlene Meyer Ray & Patricia Milam Mind Works LLC Lois Morrison Delbert & Dina Moser Marge Myhra Bert & Wanda Nelson Jennene Nelson Philip & Janet Ness Trish Olsen JoAnn Ostermiller Peace Lutheran Church Ken & Margaret Peterson Michael & Lorri Pool Greg Pope Rebuilding Together Yellowstone County Ella Rider Jennifer Roberts Nathan & Connie Rumph Barbara Sample Beverly Schwabe Janet & Spencer Smith Ronda Smith

Louise Spaulding Suzi Steffanich Marshall & Martha Urion Norma Walter Al Ward Amy Lea Weber Hugh & Sandra Weiss Craige & Kathleen Whiteley Russell & Kathleen Wiseman Elsa Zorn Helen Zottnick

Honorariums in Honor of Becky Donaldson Randy & Jennifer Strending

Memorials in Memory of Wayne Ettleman Angeline Ettleman Irene Harris Jerry & Peggy Payton Doreen Rieter Ella Rider Darrell Robson Roger & Gerry Olmstead Camille Skaggs Beverly Schwabe Ed Steffans Walt & Jackie Davidson

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MEAL SITE UPDATES HEIGHTS MEAL SITE

935 Lake Elmo Dr • Reservations: 406-606-1170 Monday thru Friday at 11:45 Are you feeling lonely? Are you bored?

You just need to come to the Heights meal site to beat off the blues.

Both exercise classes and light yoga are wonderful for individuals who experience balance issues and for those wanting a bit of activity. Now that the weather is getting cooler, it’s not much fun to go for walks. For reading, games, and puzzle enjoyment, we offer lots of books, card games and 500–1000-piece puzzles.

Come check us out!

There are a couple of holiday celebrations on the calendar for November and December. We love ANNIVERSARY COUPLE the holidays and the fun we have celebrating at the meal site. Please come in, meet the “regulars”, and join in the fun. You never know what may happen on any given day.

The “anniversary couple” stopped by the office to tell us how welcome they feel here--- “it’s the best place ever!”

Thank you to WyndStone and to our Height’s volunteers for all you do for us. We have some of the best volunteers in town.

—Marlene & Janlyn

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MEAL SITE UPDATES ADULT RESOURCE ALLIANCE

1505 Avenue D • Reservations: 406-259-9666 • Mon thru Fri • 11-12:30

DURING THE HOLIDAYS, SPARKLE! November and December contain some of the best times to celebrate, reminisce and create new memories at our Avenue D meal site. We love to roll out the red carpet for you and your guest. My imagination gets a power surge with decorating ideas. The kitchen has their festive recipes picked out, and the entertainment is booked.

The best gift you can give yourself this holiday season is to get out of your lounge chair and join us from Monday through Friday 11-12:30. Reservations are due the day before by noon. Note: Holiday dinners have a special serving time and reservation due date.

★ VETERANS RECOGNITION DAY: Fri, Nov 10 - Forget Me Not ★ THANKSGIVING DINNER: Fri, Nov 17, 12:00 Noon, Seating at 11:45 ★ ODD SOCK DAY: Tues, Nov 21

SILENT NIGHT, HOLY NIGHT, ALL IS CALM, ALL IS BRIGHT I have had on my bulletin board a much-loved paragraph on what a table brings to our soul. It reads, “table time brings more than physical nourishment." When we take time to pause and break bread together, three graces occur (holy). First, we are forced to stop the pace of daily life (silent) and savor the good tastes of food and conversation. When our pace slows, (calm) we have the ability to reflect on what we are about and how we feel.

Secondly, without distractions of outside noise, the table becomes a quiet oasis where we can be fully present to those with us. Finally, the table is a place of nourishment”. With that said, let us pull out the fine linens and prepare for our 2023 Christmas season as an Adult Resource Alliance family.

★ CHRISTMAS SEASON KICK OFF: Thurs, Dec 7, from 11-12:30 Come in and make gingerbread ornaments ★ ANGEL THEMED REMEMBRANCE TREE: Tues, Dec 12, noon This year we ask you to bring in an angel ornament to represent your deceased loved one for our special coffee hall tree. ★ CHRISTMAS DINNER: Fri, Dec 15, 12 noon ★ WINTER SOLSTICE: Thurs, Dec 21 www.allianceyc.org // Adult Resource Alliance

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MEAL SITE UPDATES BILLINGS COMMUNITY CENTER

360 N. 23rd • Reservations: 406-259-9666 • Monday thru Friday at 12:00

Here we are again in the holiday season. Thanksgiving is fast approaching and before we know it, Christmas will be here. We have had lots of good times and celebrations at the Billings Community Center meal site. Every month we celebrate birthdays with entertainment, cake and ice cream. The center makes every birthday guest feel special with a little something.

November and December birthdays will be celebrated with the January birthdays since our regular birthday celebration days will be taken over by the holiday meals. The cooks have fabulous meals planned for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. I invite you to come in any Monday through Friday to have a home-cooked, hot meal. Just call (406)657-3050 to make a reservation the day before. Check out the menu printed in this month’s Prime Connections. There is a great variety of meals with a few new items to tempt you.

Kona (the dog in the picture) and I wish everyone peace, happiness, and love this special time of year. Remember to keep the true meaning of Christmas in your heart.

—Tina

CUSTER

322 6th St. • Mondays and Thursdays at 12:00 Brr... that slight crisp chill is in the air with a distinct change to the mornings now. The beauty of autumn, the bounty it harvests, is in full swing heralding a readiness for the winter season. We definitely have a change of seasons here in Montana.

Come join us in Custer on Mondays and Thursdays at noon to warm up with a hot meal! Check the menu in this edition of Prime Connections so you can join us for our holiday celebrations. Good company is food for the soul.

— Gail

HUNTLEY SENIOR CENTER

37 Minecha Avenue • Reservations: (406)698-6525 1st and 3rd Thursday at 12:00

A Big thank you to the Barber Shop Quartet who entertained us back on September 21st. A good time was had by all who attended.

November and December are upon us and even though we give thanks for our blessings throughout the year, these months are especially important to open our hearts to those who are not as blessed as we are.

As we give gifts to those who are close to us, remember to share your love with others. Give Thanks for the harvest and blessings of the past year. Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas!

We would love to have you join us for lunch and fellowship on the first and third Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m.

Lunch is served at noon. Please call (406)698-6526 for a reservation and more information.

—Dona

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MEAL SITE UPDATES LAUREL SENIOR CENTER

720 South 4th Street • Reservations: 406-628-7571 Monday thru Friday at 12:00

This time of year reminds us of the things we have to be thankful for. We are very thankful for our volunteers. The Laurel Senior Center is run by volunteers. Adult Resource Alliance couldn’t provide lunch without the help of volunteers. Volunteers help take reservations, prepare the meal site, package silverware, help in the kitchen in a pinch, take out the garbage, and anything else that is asked of them. One of the vital volunteer positions are the Meals on Wheels drivers. They are out there delivering hot meals no matter what the weather or road conditions.

Thank you to you all.

This time of year is also a time of giving. Giving of your time is appreciated just as much as giving a present.

Sometimes, a smile and a friendly greeting are just the gifts a person may need that day. At this special time, remember that it’s not as much about opening our presents as opening our hearts.

— Mary & Amy

SHEPHERD MEAL SITE

5541 Haynes Road • Reservations: 406-696-1343 Wednesday at 12:00

Ol’ man winter is knocking at our door, and it’s time to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas...

Gardens are done, and soon families will gather. I challenge each of you to spread some kindness this holiday season to those less fortunate. Our recent coat drive will help keep someone warm this winter, and a canned food drive for the local pantry will help feed the hungry. Spreading smiles, joy, warmth and kindness can make you feel happier; it’s also good for the heart.

Our Seniors will celebrate with a Thanksgiving Dinner on November 15th and a special Christmas Dinner on December 20th. A food drive will also be held before each event for Food Baskets to be shared with local families in need of some extra help during the holidays.

Join our twice weekly exercise program on Tuesday and Friday mornings at the Community Center. The Billings Public Library Bookmobile is at our Meal Site twice monthly, 2nd and 4th week of the month. Men’s Coffee Hour on Thursday mornings will continue with a modified winter schedule. The Pineview Quilters are busy each month making quilts and gathering ‘baby shower items’ which are presented to the nurses at Riverstone each spring and winter. BINGO is played every Wednesday following lunch with great prizes and lots of laughter.

Remember to RSVP for lunch with Dawn at 406-696 1343 by noon on Monday. For more information about the Shepherd Seniors, contact Maryann at (406)698-5811.

—Roberta

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MEAL SITE UPDATES SOUTH PARK

901 S 30th St • Reservations: 406-256-6413 Monday and Friday at 11:45 Summer was great. Fall brought us a beautiful harvest. Thank you to the South Side Community Garden for sharing your wonderful produce. Now, we try to enjoy a bit more fall weather before Old Man Winter comes. This time of the year, you never know what gifts the weather might bring. Speaking of gifts…the holidays are fast approaching.

Keep in mind that the best gifts we open are with our hearts, not our hands.

The holidays can also be a lonely time for some. If the holiday season makes you a little blue, please join us for companionship. At the South Park meal site, there’s always a hot meal, fun people, and activities too. We meet on Monday and Friday at 901 South 30th Street and lunch is served at 11:45.

—Susan

WORDEN

VFW Hall • Main Street • Reservations: 406-880-6061 • Fridays at 12:00 Greetings from Worden. We hope you and your families will enjoy the upcoming holiday time, getting ready to celebrate the seasons.

It’s that magical time of year again when we have special decorations, special foods, and we get to select the perfect gift for our loved ones.

Even more important than opening gifts, is opening our hearts to those who are less fortunate. We at Worden Seniors love making Christmas baskets for people in our community who seldom get out of their homes and could use a little extra cheer around the holidays.

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I think we enjoy sharing as much as our friends get pleasure from the gifts.

That’s the true spirit of Christmas. So, open your hearts and wallets as much as you open your presents.

—Janet

WEST END MEAL SITE

King of Glory Church • 4125 Grand Avenue Reservations: 406-259-9666 • Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 Thank you to all who came to our 1-year anniversary celebration! The King of Glory Church is a warm and welcoming home for us! If you haven’t had a chance to join us for lunch, now is a good time to start.

We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon at 4125 Grand Ave. Come early or stay later for cards, games, socialization, and snacks.

Now we slide into the holidays. Take time to remember that the most important gifts you receive are the time and memories made with friends and family. Enjoy the upcoming holidays!

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MEAL SITE MENUS CUSTER MENU

NOVEMBER

11/02 Swiss steak, potato au gratin, garden salad, pears, roll 11/06 Chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, peas, fruit, zucchini cake 11/09 Polish dogs, sauerkraut, coleslaw, orange wedges, blonde brownie 11/13 Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, tossed salad, Waldorf salad 11/16 Turkey dinner with trimmings, orange salad, pumpkin pie with whipped topping 11/20 Pork stir fry, rice, eggroll, fruit salad 11/23 Closed for Thanksgiving 11/27 Hot hamburger sandwich with gravy, mashed potatoes, sunshine carrots, apple slices 11/30 Chicken noodle soup, bread stick, green beans, cheesecake with blueberry topping

DECEMBER 12/04 Tater tot casserole, corn, Cutie, peanut butter bar 12/07 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, peaches, Jell-O cake 12/11 Biscuits and gravy, sausage, scrambled eggs, grapes 12/14 Chili, roll, garden salad, fruit, Rice Krispie bar 12/18 Christmas ham, cheesy mashed potatoes, creamed corn, roll, dessert 12/21 Cook’s choice 12/25 Closed for Christmas

12/28 Sloppy Joe, coleslaw, apple slices, lemon bar

HUNTLEY MENU

NOVEMBER

11/02 Ravioli, garlic bread, corn, garden salad, peaches, pudding 11/16 Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, *pumpkin dessert

DECEMBER 12/07 Cheesy hamburger potato soup, breadstick, broccoli & cauliflower mix, apple slices, rice Krispie bar 12/21 Ham, sweet potato, scalloped corn, roll, light & lemony fruit salad, *dessert

SHEPHERD MENU

NOVEMBER

11/01 Cilantro lime chicken thighs, Spanish rice, corn, apricots 11/08 Beef stroganoff, noodles, broccoli, bread sticks, apple slices, pudding 11/15 Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, *pumpkin dessert 11/22 Closed 11/29 Beef chow mein, rice, Asian blend vegetables, orange slices, *birthday cake

DECEMBER

12/06 Tennessee pride casserole (pork), tomato wedges, succotash, cinnamon roll 12/13 Fish tacos with coleslaw, tortilla

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CUSTER BUS TO BILLINGS 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Every Month

Call 406-861-4259 for Reservation

chips and salsa, banana, peanut butter bar 12/20 Ham, sweet potato, scallop corn, roll, light & lemony fruit salad, *dessert 12/27 Closed

WORDEN MENU

NOVEMBER

11/03 Chicken fried steak baked with mushroom gravy, broccoli Normandy, seasonal fruit, wild rice, *birthday cake and ice cream 11/10 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, fruit salad, roll, pudding 11/17 Turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, *pumpkin dessert 11/24 Closed

DECEMBER 12/01 Lemon peppered cod, scalloped potatoes, carrots, fruit cup, *birthday cake and ice cream 12/08 Beef stew, biscuit, carrot and celery sticks with ranch dip, applesauce, *dessert 12/15 Cracked out chicken, tater tot casserole, mixed vegetables, fruit cocktail, pudding 12/22 Ham, sweet potato, scalloped corn, roll, light & lemony fruit salad, *dessert 12/29 Swiss steak, baked garlic parmesan potato wedges, corn, fruit *MENU SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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