PRIMECONNECTIONSYOURSENIORNEWS OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2022 THANKSGIVINGDINNERFRI.,NOVEMBER18TH9 FLU & VACCINATION CLINICS FOREVER 18Young
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I will close with this quote from Benjamin Franklin who knew a few things about aging - “When you are finished changing, you are finished.”
In pondering this question, I referred to a source I have not used before, the website “Tiny Buddha”. I found a wonderful article on staying young. The article defined youth as how you look and youthfulness as how you feel. We spend a tremendous amount of money on strategies to maintain our youth, but none of them can turn back the clock. Maintaining youthfulness is a different story and the article suggested three ways to stay youthful.
I can’t explain, every time I thought about that song my mind went to another aging rock star’s vocals, Roger Daltry of the Who. I kept thinking of the line from My Generation, "I hope I die before I get old." That didn’t work out for Roger, who is 78 years old and still touring. So, maybe both of them were thinking less about staying young, and more about being youthful.
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1. Play - Adults can do this too. It means staying curious, engaged, active, excited, and willing to have adventures!
EXECUTIVE UPDATE
2. Desire - No matter your age you can still dream and strive. Desire can drive your zest for life and keep your focus moving forward, not looking back.
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You may have noticed that every edition of Prime Connections has a theme, usually based on a song. This edition that song is “Forever Young” by Bob Dylan. Bob is still touring and playing music at age 81! For some reason
OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2022 22185 IN THIS Issue 1505 AVENUE D 9AM-4PM • MON–FRIHOURS 935 LAKE ELMO DR 9AM – 3PM • MON-FRI WELLNESS HEALTHY IS WELLNESS ........................ 4 FOR YOUR HEALTH ............................... 6 WHAT'S COOKING SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM .................... 8 FLU & COVID VACCINATIONS ................. 9 MENU - BILLINGS/LAUREL .................... 10-11 BILLINGS MEALS ON WHEELS ............... 12 CONNECTIONS “KEEPING UP WITH YOU” ..................... 14-15 ALLIANCE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM .......... 16 CONNECTIONS IN OUR MIDST ................ 18 HAPPENINGS UNDER THE BIG SKY ......... 20 LIFE'S OBSERVATIONS .......................... 21 SOUTH PARK SENIOR CENTER ............... 22 RESOURCES RESOURCE CENTER .............................. 24-25 CAREGIVER SUPPORT .......................... 26 ALLIANCE SUPPORTERS ....................... 28 OUR COMMUNITY MEALSITE UPDATES ............................. 30-33 NEW WEST END SITE ........................... 36 3www.allianceyc.org // Adult Resource Alliance
this song working its way in the world, he might be surprised by this one, but then again maybe not. It is a perfect guide on how to live a healthy, fulfilling & joyful life. Which is what he wished for his son.
Sarah Hoffman Health Is Wellness and Inner Road Work
Bob Dylan wrote Forever Young as a love song to his son. In each line you can feel the love he is experiencing and is able to Hisincludingpeople’schangedlyricsmagicallytranslateintothathavemanylives,mine.linescan
Forever Young
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WELLNESS
May you have a strong foundation: Here are four strong foundations for health.1.Prioritize Sleep: Sleep
May your feet always be swift: Much of staying healthy and feeling young is achieved by moving your body. It is recommended to get up and move every hour. Dancing is a great option. (That is unless you add alcohol, a lamp shade for a hat and a table top!!) It can boost your cardiovascular health, build core strength and can help prevent memory loss to name a few. Dancing lessons can be a great option. If being in public or a crowd is not your thing, you can dance alone!
HEALTHY IS WELLNESS
May your hands always be busy: Keeping your hands busy keeps your brain healthy. Neuroscience shows that active hands stimulate your brain to produce chemicals that balance emotions and lower anxiety. We are at our best when we enjoy a healthy dose of activity. My Dad feels his best in the garage working on a project. One of those projects is his 1939 Packard which he has restored to almost perfection. What project are you willing to start or finish today?
Thankfully, we chose Billings Clinic.
- Megan, Mary’s daughter
When we arrived, the team told me that my mom was having a stroke. They immediately got her in for a thrombectomy to remove the clot.
To learn more about Mary’s story, please visit billingsclinic.com/mary.
When the winds of changes shift: Having friends and family you can lean on in times of tough change is important. Having people to celebrate good changes with is important as well! Having support increases our sense of belonging, improves our self-esteem and emotional wellbeing.
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“My mom, Mary, is my biggest supporter and my biggest fan. The morning of her stroke, something felt di erent. God was telling me something was Iwrong.checked
May your heart always be joyful: This line is my favorite. There are many things that make my heart feel joyful. Star gazing, wading in an ice-cold river or lake, making snow angels, being with my dogs, Sharing a good meal with friends and family. Doing yoga (especially with my grandsons. Amazing but rare). What makes your heart sing? Do more of that!
And… May You Stay Forever Young: You can feel young, no matter what your actual age. Being youthful is not just for the young. It’s for everyone! On the days you feel like a million bucks (or at least $100,000) what did you do? What actions can you take to feel your best?
Be willing to stay forever young!
May your song always be sung: Unlike Bob Dylan, most of us do not have a recording contract or people lining up to sing the songs we’ve written. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t sing!! Put on your favorite song and sing along. Research shows that music can boost memory, lighten your mood, reduce anxiety and depression, and lessen fatigue & pain. It also has the power to connect us.
A nurse came out and called my name, and it was one of the scariest and best parts of my life. I immediately asked, ‘Is my mom okay?’ And she said ‘yes’ with a big smile.
My mom always taught us to give thanks in all things. Now I appreciate how much of a miracle she is and how grateful we are for Billings Clinic.”
improves your brain performance, mood and overall health. 2. Eat well: Enjoy more whole foods and less processed foods. 3.Stay calm: Remaining calm improves heart health, blood pressure and quality of life. Practicing meditation is one method. 4. Find your Rhythm: Look for routines that work for your body to promote healing and regeneration.
on my mom and that’s when she told me she couldn’t move her legs. I rushed over and took her to the Emergency Room at Billings Clinic.
FIND BALANCE
6. Gradually build up to standing up 10 times, rest for one minute and then do 10 more repetitions.
Rain Dow, RiverStone Health Home Care supervisor and physical therapist, recommends cross-body activities, like diagonal arm raises with light 2- or 3-pound weights to help maintain your ability to reach overhead. This is a good exercise to decrease risk for osteoporosis.
STAY STRONG
Rain recommends activities that support strength and balance, such as sit-to-stands without using hands.
Here’s how:
Experts at the National Institutes of Health recommend that adults do strength training for all the major muscle groups, two or more days a week. Use small amounts of weight to start. Stop immediately if you have pain. Add more weight slowly over time. Use smooth, steady movements to lift weights. Keep knees and elbows bent to avoid locking your joints. Don’t hold your breath during strength exercises.
Varied exercise is key to maintaining strength, balance and flexibility so we can keep driving, dancing, carrying groceries and grandkids. RiverStone Health Home Care professionals offer these ideas for combatting agerelated changes.
2. Breathe in slowly. Lean forward and slightly shift your weight to the front of your feet.
4. Stand and pause for a full breath in and out.
For balance, Corey Bummer, RiverStone Health Home Care physical therapy assistant, often works with patients who are prescribed this standing exercise:
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2. Stand with one foot halfway in front of the other.
CHANGE UP YOUR EXERCISES TO feel younger
5. Breathe in as you slowly lower yourself back to the chair.
3. Breathe out as you slowly stand up. Try not to support any weight with your hands.
FOR YOUR HEALTH
1. Sit toward the front edge of a sturdy chair.
1. Stand on a flat, hard surface where you can hold onto something (like a counter) with your feet together. That narrow stance may be harder to maintain than you think. Practice this pose until you can do it for 10 seconds without holding onto anything. Then, you may gradually progress through these other balance stages.
BE FLEXIBLE
• Routinely practice toe and heel raises while standing at the kitchen sink to support ankle mobility.
3. Stand with one foot in front of the other (heel to toe).
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Work regularly on strength, balance and flexibility, so you can enjoy more freedom of movement at every age.
5. Stand on one leg while turning your head to the side.
• Practice seated hamstring stretching to maintain hip flexibility. Gently reach toward your ankle while seated. You should feel a stretch the back of your thigh.
Your goal can be to do each of these exercises for 10 seconds without holding onto anything. Maintaining balance is crucial to being able to step and walk safely, thus preventing falls.
4. Stand on one leg.
• For your posture, stand against a wall with your head, shoulders, hips, and feet touching the wall. Pretend someone is pulling a string from the top of your head, and extend your spine. If you don’t have shoulder pain, bring both arms directly above your head.
Maintaining flexibility keeps us healthy and mobile, says Krista Meier, RiverStone Health Home Care physical therapist. She suggests giving attention to three key areas: spinal mobility and posture, shoulder movements and ankle flexibility.
Don’t forget that at the Billings and Laurel meal sites you have an option of the hot meal or the featured salad of the month. The featured salad for October is an Herb Shrimp Salad with a lemon vinaigrette dressing and the featured salad for November is Autumn Harvest Chicken Salad with a nearayouWedressing.vinaigretteraspberryhopetoseesoonatmealsiteyou!
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Adult Resource Alliance 1505 Avenue D | 406-259-9666 Mon.-Fri.
Custer Senior Center 322 6th St. | 406-856-4187 Mon. & Thurs.
Shepherd Community Center 5541 Haynes Rd | 406-696-1343 Wed.
It looks like we’re officially into fall weather. The cooler days are welcome after our hot summer. The trees are changing and shedding leaves. What a colorful time of the year for nature! Remember raking leaves into a pile, then running and jumping into it? Oh, to be young again.
If the west end location isn’t close to you, remember we have ten other locations. Check out the meal site locations box following this article for addresses and
MEAL SITE LOCATIONS
Billings Meal Sites
Billings Westend 4125 Grand Ave. | 406-259-9666 Tues. & Thurs.
Huntley Sportsman Club 37 Minecha | 406-672-9857 1st & 3rd Thurs.
South Park Senior Center 901 S. 30th St. | 406-256-6413 Mon. & Fri.
Our west end meal site is up and running at the King of Glory Lutheran Church. The first lunch was in August and we have been meeting for meals every Tuesday and Thursday since. We would like to invite you to check it out. Reserve your meal by noon the day before by calling (406)259-9666. King of Glory Lutheran Church is located at 4125 Grand Ave. Come give us a try!
phone numbers. Make your reservation by noon the day before.
Laurel Senior Center 720 S. 4th St. | 406-628-7571 Mon.-Fri.
Billings Heights 935 Lake Elmo Dr. | 406-606-1170 Mon.-Fri.
Worden Senior Center 2445 Main St. | 406-880-6061 Fri.
SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM
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Billings Community Center 360 N. 23rd St. | 406-259-9666 Mon.-Fri.
Broadview Senior Center 13725 5th St. | 406-667-2212 Thurs.
OCT. 6 Custer Senior Center, 322 6th St., Custer 11:00am-noon
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OCT. 5 Shepherd, 5541 Haynes Rd., Shepherd 11:00am-noon
Adult Resource Alliance, 1505 Ave. D, Billings 11:00am-noon
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Adult Resource Alliance 935 Lake Elmo Dr., Billings Heights 11:00am-noon
Billings Westend King of Glory Lutheran Church 4125 Grand Ave. allianceyc.org 1505 Ave D 259-9666Billings 935 Lake Elmo Dr Billings 606-1170Heights Meal Location!Site NEW NOW OPEN •••••• ACTIVITIES •••••• Provided by the Billings Senior Citizens, Inc. Tuesdays & Thursdays at 10:00am For more information call Marilyn (406) 860-1261 Serving lunch on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 12:00pm TO MAKE A RESERVATION Call (406) 259-9666 by noon the day before $5.00 donation suggested
Worden VFW, 2445 Main St., Worden 11:00am-noon
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OCT. 4 Laurel Senior Center 720 South 4th St., 11:00am-noonLaurel
South Park Senior Center 901 South 30th St., 11:00am-noonBillings
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Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 3 Beef & Broccoli White Rice Egg VanillaOrientalRollColeslawPudding Cheesy4 Ham & Hash Brown TurtleCinnamonTomatoCasseroleWedgesApplesBar Creamed5 Chicken over FruitCaesarGreenBiscuitBeansSaladCocktail Country6 Fried Steak with CookieButteredMashedGravyPotatoesCorn BBQ7 Pork Mac & Cheese CreamyFruitVegetableCrunchy 10 11 GF Polish Dog with PeachesCornMashedSauerkrautPotatoesontheCob 12 Fish13 Sandwich with Cheese, Lettuce & RainbowFruitTartarJoTomatoJo’sSauceSherbet 14 BrownieGermanSaladCucumberSunshineMashedCabbageOktoberfestRollPotatoesCarrotsDillChocolate BakedCheeseburgerBacon17Beans Pea & Cheese SandwichIceSaladCream 18 Ham & Beans with PickledCornbreadBeet Salad LemonBananaBar Chicken19 Strips with BBQ Sauce Jo CookieVegetableJo’s SlicedSpinachSteamedBreadstickGoulash20BroccoliSaladPears Salisbury21 Steak Mashed SPJell-OWaldorfVegetablePotatoesSaladCakeBirthday Chicken24 Broccoli Alfredo ToppingPuddingFruitGarlicCrinkleNoodleswithCutCarrotsBreadwith Black25 Bean Chili with Cheese & Sour TropicalFrito’sCream Fruit Carmel Roll 26 Fish & Chips with Tartar Sauce Green CookieCreamyBeansColeslaw 27 GF Sweet & Sour Pork Over AsianRiceBlend Veg. Chinese Cashew RosySaladPears 28 Medieval Feast Tomato Pottage with RoastedTrenchersBone in HerbChickenPotatoes with Sage Butter Long Hts,Alliance,PearSpicedBeansPoachedwithMeadLaurel,BCCB-Day 31 CreamHuckleberryVegetableMashedChickenChickenHalloweenFriedwithGravyPotatoesIceSandwich Soft1 Shell Beef Taco with Lettuce, Tomato, Cheese, Salsa, & Sour Cream Refried Beans Sliced MargaritaPeachesCake Three2 SconeBananaSausageQuicheCheeseLinks Beef3 Barley Soup with Crackers Egg CookiePinkSandwichSaladLadyApple Mushroom4 Pork withApplesaucePistachioGreenWildChopRiceBeansSaladCakeTopping OCT. MENU BILLINGS & LAUREL MEAL BILLINGSSITES&LAURELMEALSONWHEELS 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 ALL MEAL SITES NOW OPEN Reserve your meal by Noon the day before. See locations below. *Menu Subject to Change Sorry we're CLOSED OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 202210
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 31 CreamHuckleberryVegetableMashedChickenChickenHalloweenFriedw/GravyPotatoesIceSandwich Soft1 Shell Beef Taco with Lettuce, Cheese, Tomato, Salsa & Sour RefriedCream Beans Sliced MargaritaPeachesCake Three2 SconeOrangeSausageQuicheCheeseLinksWedges Beef3 Barley Soup w/ CookiePinkEggCrackersSaladSandwichLadyApple Mushroom4 Pork w/ApplesaucePistachioGreenWildChopRiceBeansSaladCakeTopping 7 Biscuit & Gravy Sausage JuiceYogurtApplesCinnamonLinksSliced 8 GF Garden CookieVegetableWildChickenSeasonedBreastRice 9 10 Ham & Scalloped SunshinePotatoes Carrots Mixed RaspberryFruitBar BBQ11 Meatloaf Au Gratin Potatoes Green Beans Sliced FrostingwithChocolatePearsCakePeanutButterSPBirthday Chicken14 Florentine Buttered Noodles CookiePeanutApplesauceBroccoliButter Cheeseburger15 with Pickles & Onions FudgesicleOrangeChips Polish16 Dog with FruitCornMashedSauerkrautPotatoesCocktail Beef17 ToppingPuddingFruitPickledBiscuitStewBeetswith 18 CakePumpkinSalad/RollAppleGreenCranberriesTurkeyThanksgivingDinnerSupremeBeanCass.SpinachCrunch Country21 Fried Steak with FruitButteredMashedGravyPotatoesCorn Crispy22 SandwichChickenwith Lettuce & Tomato Baked Beans Pink Lady Apple Ice Cream TossedVegetableGarlicLasagna23BreadSalad with Red BananaBeansBar 24 25 Tatar28 Tot Casserole Crinkle Cut Carrots Sliced CookiePeaches Pork29 Chow Mein White Rice Egg FruitOrientalRollColeslaw 30 Fish & Chips Peas & Carrots CherryColeslawCrisp Hot1 CreamStrawberryGreenMashedSandwichTurkeyPotatoesBeansIce Chicken2 Parmesan Buttered TurtleMixedVegetableNoodlesFruitBar NOV. MENU Nutrition Program Director: Lorri Cooks: Jami, Jake, Mary, Winter, and Amy MEAL SITE RESERVATIONS must be made by Noon, at least 1 business day in advance. ☛ 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 ALL MEAL SITES NOW OPEN Reserve your meal by Noon the day before. *Menu Subject to Change Sorry we're CLOSED Sorry we're CLOSED 11www.allianceyc.org // Adult Resource Alliance
• May you know how much I enjoy the praises that the participants sing about you when I talk to them. They sing your song!
BILLINGS MEALS ON WHEELS
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.
For My 140 Meals on Wheels Drivers Who Deliver 1200 meals each week…
• May you keep a joyful heart, even when we have to move a favorite participant to another route, knowing that there are more wonderful people to meet and that other drivers will then get to enjoy those that you have enjoyed so much.
• May you stay young at heart, using your good health to deliver Meals on Wheels as long as you are able.
MAY YOU STAY Forever Young
• May you remember these days and enjoy the memories you are making.
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• May you know the good that you are doing as you deliver the meals and feel the satisfaction of making a difference in each life that you touch!
MOW Coordinator: Jaime • MOW Assistant: Stacy • 1505 Avenue D • 406-259-9666
• May you deliver your meals in a timely manner but not so fast that you might stumble or forget the importance of balancing a little time to chat with getting the meals delivered …before the last person on the route is famished!
For My Meals on Wheels Participants…
• May you look for joy each day.
• May you sing along to the music that touches your soul.
May you stay forever young. October 21st
Jaime
at noon 935 Lake Elmo Dr. SPECIAL DESSERT, DOOR PRIZES & ENTERTAINMENT Reservations must be made by Friday October 14 by noon. Call (406)606-1170 to reserve your spot. Thanksgiving!Thanksgiving!Happy
Reservations need to be made by noon on Friday, November 11th, call 259-9666.
• May you share your memories.
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Westend Meal Site will celebrate on Thursday, November 17th at noon.
• May you keep moving, even if it’s with the aid of a cane, walker, or wheelchair
Friday, November 18th at noon
Join us for a special dinner, door prizes, and entertainment at our Billings and Laurel Meal Sites.
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• May you be open to changes as they come your way and embrace them with the hope that life still has beautiful, wonderful moments ahead.
• May you continue to use your hands as much as possible, doing things that you love to do, knowing that there is also a time in life to rest them and rub them with Arnicare, if needed! (speaking from experience)
• May you remember all the good that you have done and continue to do. It may not be everything you planned, but it’s enough!
AnniversaryHeightsCelebration Celebrating 32 years serving the Heights area. Friday,
• Together, may we make a difference in our community, while our feet and hands still allow us to do so, knowing that the time will come, one day, when we may need the help that we now provide.
In person: 360 N 23rd St OR www.billingsparks.org
Time Thursday 1:00-1:45 pm
How to Register In person: 360 N 23rd St OR www.billingsparks.org
KUWY Activities: 406-245-6177
Fee $35 Resident/ $45 Non-Resident
For those new to fitness or those who would like to add some pizazz to their fitness routine, this class offers a variety of workouts which are combined into one great series. Featuring strength training and aerobics, the instruction is tailored to fit the needs of aging adults by providing a social environment, improving strength and increasing flexibility.
Ages 60 and
GENTLE YOGA-55+
Class Dates November 14-January 18 No Class 11/23, 12/26, 1/2, 1/16
Time Monday & Wednesday 10:30 -11:15 am
Location Alliance Billings Heights 935 Lake Elmo Dr.
How to Register
Class Dates November 3-December 22 No Class 11/24
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FITNESS BY DESIGN-55+
Activity # 6597-C
Time Thursday 12:00-12:45 pm No Class 11/24
CONNECTIONS “KEEPING UP WITH YOU” ACTIVITIES
Fitness Information: 406-657-3050
Activity # 6597-D
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Location Alliance Billings Heights 935 Lake Elmo Dr.
Activity # 6517-F
Fee $25 Resident/ $35 Non-Resident
Slow paced, relaxing practice that includes moving the limbs and torso in a comfortable way. Great for those new to yoga.
Start Date November 14, 2022
Time Monday & Wednesday 9:30-10:15 am No Class 11/23, 12/26, 1/2, 1/16
Start Date November 3, 2022
Activity # 6517-D
Time Tuesday 1:30-2:15 pm
CHAIR YOGA-55+
How to Register
Class Dates November 15 - January 3
Location Alliance Billings; 1505 Ave D
Location Alliance Billings; 1505 Ave D
In person: 360 N 23rd St OR www.billingsparks.org
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Activity # 6512-F
How to Register
In person: 360 N 23rd St OR www.billingsparks.org
Start Date October 27, 2022
Chair Strength Training uses different seated fitness programming which focuses on low impact strength training from a chair. Instruction is focused on empowering all ages and stages to participate in strength training with safe and effective exercises.
Fee $35 Resident/$45 Non-Resident Location Alliance Billings Heights 935 Lake Elmo Dr.
Fee $25 Resident/$35 Non-Resident
Time Tuesday and Thursday 10:30-11:15 am
Class Dates November 10-January 5 No Class 11/24
Class Dates October 27-December 22
Fee $25 Resident/ $35 Non-Resident
Start Date November 10, 2022
CHAIR STRENGTH TRAINING-55+
Activity # 6652-F
Activity # 6652-D
Start Date November 15, 2022
In person: 360 N 23rd St OR www.billingsparks.org
Time Thursday 1:00-1:45 pm
Achieve harmony as you relax and gain confidence from a seated position. Develop strength and balance as you slowly stretch muscles, improve circulation and reduce stress.
How to Register
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AVP VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Pam, Program Director • Vicki, Volunteer Coordinator • 406-245-6177
It really should come as no surprise that volunteering has its health advantages. Who doesn't feel good when they help someone else? So next time you see a chance to volunteer, take it and run with it.
Volunteering Makes You Feel Younger and Healthier, a New Study Suggests. by Ann Cieslik
A study published in the PLOS ONE journal found that people who volunteer tend to be as healthy as someone five years younger than them. Join Our Circle of Support WATCH FOR HOLIDAY GIVING UPDATES ON THE ARA WEBSITE AND ON FACEBOOK LOVE A SENIOR 2 022HOLIDAY LOVETRE E VOLUNTEER TODAY!!!! 17www.allianceyc.org // Adult Resource Alliance
Needed: Pantry Pals Grocery Program
Commit a few every other week (only 5-6 hours a month) to being a Pantry Pal; a personal grocery shopper who helps a senior by doing their grocery shopping for them.
How can this be possible? The study doesn't provide definitive answers, but the researchers have a few ideas as to why this correlation between health and volunteering exists. First of all, there's the mental health aspect. It's already been proven that volunteering has a positive impact on your mental health and that in turn plays a big role in how you physically feel.
nice day can tell you that getting up and moving around does wonders for your body.
Area: Billings Midtown
AVP VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Pam, Program Director • Vicki, Volunteer Coordinator • 406-245-6177
Shift: Weekdays
Another factor is the exercise aspect of giving back. A lot of volunteer opportunities, from door-to-door meal delivery to seasonal yard clean-up projects, involve physical activity. And anyone who has taken a stroll on a
Volunteers
ADULT RESOURCE ALLIANCE
One morning or afternoon, approximately 2.5-3 Hours
Connections IN OUR MIDST SERIES OF ARTICLES ON PEOPLE, PLACES AND PERSEVERANCE IN YELLOWSTONE COUNTY
There are times in our lives when we seek adventure, we feel the need to change things up, maybe cure some of the boredom of everyday life. When she was fortysomething, Cheri Chevalier of Billings was drawn to the invigorating sport of whitewater kayaking. She wanted to learn the basics, so she joined the local Beartooth Paddlers Society and took some lessons. From then on, she was hooked. Even though it was mostly a man’s sport at that time in the early 1990’s, she was invited along for the downriver excursions. From surfing the Maytag hole on the Yellowstone to slalom racing in Rock Creek at Red Lodge, Cheri embraced the varied experiences of “dancing with the water.”
of change have shifted, but Cheri’s heart remains joyful. Although the days of whitewater thrills are in the past, it doesn’t stop this amazing woman from hopping into her boat to explore our local lakes and ponds. Cheri’s pure enjoyment of the water always sets off youthful smiles and giggles from her, boosting her boating companions’ spirits, and keeping all of us “forever young.”
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Cheri went on to master the sport and passed on her skills to many students over the course of three decades. Even today, as a septuagenarian (“seventy-something”), she is always ready to share her passion for paddling with anyone who asks her to help them learn how to
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COME DANCE WITH US – Sponsored by BSCI 2nd Wednesday of every month, except July & August 7:00-10:00 pm Cover Charge: $5.00
HARVESTFEST
Sat, Oct 8, 9 AM – 4 PM Skypoint -119 N Broadway, Billings, MT Presented by the Downtown Billings Alliance and Montana Brewing Company, located in the center of downtown Billings under Skypoint.
Tuesday, November 22, 7:30pm | Wheel of Fortune Live! (VIP Options Available) Saturday, November 26-Sunday, November 27| The Nutcracker Ballet, 2pm & 7pm Saturday and 2pm matinee Sunday
MONTANA NATIVE AMERICAN CENTER
METRAPARK
NovCenter12 - Nov 13, 2022
$7 DAILY ADMISSION, 3 DAY PASS - $14, 2 DAY PASS - $12
Friday - 2pm to 7pm, Saturday - 9am to 5pm, Sunday - 9am to 2pm
2nd Saturday of the month, SeptemberOctober, 12:30pm-3:30pm Sat, October 8, 12:30pm – 3:30pm Suggested donation $10/canoe, Free for members (Advanced registration requested) Bring your friends and family down to the Center to celebrate the change of seasons in nature! Explore and enjoy the ponds, the wildlife and the changes in our plants as we move from summer to fall. Ask a naturalist your essential questions, borrow field guides, insect nets, and binoculars, or get in a canoe and explore the ponds. Choose your own adventure and enjoy this special time outside with your loved ones.
Date:CenterOct 07 - Oct 08, 2022
The Rescued and Reclaimed Country Christmas Vintage Market will be held in
POW WOW – Expo Center
AMERICAN CENTER
7026 S BILLINGS BLVD
EVENING EXPLORATION
POW WOW – Expo Center November 26-27, 2022, 10:00am – 11:00 PM Fun for the family. FREE ADMISSION
Friday, October 7, 2022, 5:00 pm ArtWalk is a membership led organization committed to promoting artists and their fine arts and fine crafts in the downtown core of Billings, Montana. Free admission.
Saturday: 9am – 5pm, Sunday: 10am – 4pm
9TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY KICKOFF @ GARDEN AVE. GREENHOUSE
GUN SHOW – Montana Pavilion
The NILE Stock Show and Rodeo Expo Center, First Interstate Arena, Montana OctPavilion15- Oct 22, 2022, 7:00 PM
@Garden Ave Greenhouse Over 50 local vendors will set up inside the greenhouse with gifts, crafts, decor, and more to help you get a head start on your holiday shopping!
Date: Nov 25 - Nov 27, 2022
MORNING BIRD STROLL
Nov 26 - Nov 27, 2022, 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Fun for The Family. FREE ADMISSION
Happenings UNDER THE BIG SKY
RESCUED AND RECLAIMED – Expo
2216 Grand Avenue
DOWNTOWN BILLINGS
ARTWALK 2022
Friday, October 7, 7:30pm | Full Moon Fever: One Night of Tom Petty and the Saturday,HeartbreakersOctober 8, 8pm | Paula Poundstone Tuesday, October 11, 7:30pm | Alcoléa & cie Right in the Eye Saturday, October 15, 7:30pm| Fire & Ice featuring Chee-Yun, violin Thursday, October 20, 7:30pm | Cirque Mechanics Zephyr - A Whirlwind of Circus Tuesday, October 25, 7:30pm | An Acoustic Evening with Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt Tuesday, November 1, 7:30pm | The Wailin' Jennys Wednesday, November 2, 7:30pm | Jarabe Mexicano: Dia de los Muertos Tuesday, November 8, 7:30pm | The Aluminum Show Saturday, November 12, 7:30pm | American Veteran: A Story Without Words featuring Tage Larsen, trumpet and Katharina Wincor, guest conductor Sunday, November 13, 3pm | Billings Community Band Friday, November 18, 7:00pm | Night of Wonder: Lysa TerKeurst and Shane & Shane
The Rescued and Reclaimed Harvest Season Vintage Market will be held on October 7th & 8th at the MetraPark Expo Center. We have some of the regions finest vendors coming in from all over Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, & Minnesota. We will also have five fabulous food vendors lined up. For more information: 406.670.5459 or 406.656.1111
MONTANA AUDUBON CENTER
The Play that Goes Wrong October 14,15,16,20,21,22,23,27,28,29, $21.002022 for Adults, $19.00 for Seniors/ Students
HOLIDAY FOOD & GIFT FESTIVAL – Expo
Billings, MT on November 19 & 20 at the MetraPark Expo Center. We have some of the regions finest vendors coming in from all over Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Idaho, & Minnesota. We will also have five fabulous food vendors lined up. For more information: 406.670.5459 or MONTANA406.656.1111NATIVE
2nd Saturday of the month from 8:30 - 10am Sat, October 8, and Sat, November 12 8:30am –Suggested10:00amdonation $10/adults, $5/students, or free for Description:membersEnjoya morning stroll by the river and learn a few birds along the way. Great for beginning birders! On this monthly birding adventure, we will cover some birding basics, learn some bird calls/songs for ID by ear and work on our description skills to visually ID the species that we see. Come with your own gear or borrow some from us; we have binoculars and guidebooks available to check out. Rain, snow or shine, we'll be out there birding. We hope to see you there!
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RESCUED AND RECLAIMED COUNTRY CHRISTMAS – Expo Center Nov 18 - Nov 19, 2022
ALBERTA BAIR THEATER
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My own father's concession to understanding the thoughts and struggles of his son was to install a radio in the cab of our International tractor. I could listen to the music and chatter of my youth and make up my own mind, while “working summer fallow” on our dry land Montana farm. As I look back, I have an even greater appreciation for what my “tractor seat time” taught me about work and life in general.
light summer reading I'm working my way through an English translation of Adolf Hitler's “Mein Kampf”. Our friend Patty operates the Bookmobile and she found it for me. She didn't even look over the tops of her glasses when I asked for it.
Montana has been a State since 1889 and there have been a number of times when the voters here have shocked the Nation with our clarity of thought and conviction of purpose that is as clear as the Big Sky itself. Maybe it's time to set Washington on its ear once again with a refreshing approach to their stale old "lather, rinse, repeat" disfunctionality. Don't forget to vote in November!
Are there similarities in this book to our world today? Certainly. Young Adolph perfected the nastiness of name calling and denigrating everyone who isn't “one of us”. He capitalized on appealing to the firestorm of emotions we ALL came through in Jr. High. Those months, and maybe years of puberty were when we all felt picked on, we all thought we were singled out by our so-called friends and we all yearned for an advocate. Almost all of us quickly adapted the tools necessary to comfortably move on through life, but for some that sting of rejection can still be felt years later, whether real or imagined. It seems to me that the current trend in politics is to haul the junk out of our own musty, moldy basements and throw it on the neighbor's front porch. One political party is just as guilty as the other and it only leads to everyone having a smelly front porch. Fortunately, that's not really the kind of neighbors we aspire to be, so there must be a reasonable solution.
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Our theme for this issue is Bob Dylan's Forever Young. Dylan's music has roots in the Folk Music of the late '50's and early '60's, but he really caught a toe hold in the evolution of the Folk-Rock music that shaped (and divided) a generation during the Vietnam Era. Forever Young was a lullaby written for Dylan's oldest son, who was seven years old in 1973. The first line is reminiscent of an Old Testament blessing, familiar to many. The next is a derivation of the Golden Rule, which is a cornerstone of all the world's major religions. The chorus ends with a lament and Dylan's implicit wish for something better for his son.
May you build a ladder to the stars, Climb on every rung
time to thinking about things has become increasingly important to me. I am concerned about the level of discord in our current political world so for some
David Mosdal Guest Columnist
May God bless and keep you always, May your wishes all come true
And may you stay forever young.
May you always do for others, And let others do for you
Tending the summer fallow and keeping the weeds out was directly correlated to how next year's crop would fare. Do the work now and next year could be incrementally better but conversely, don't do it now and next year would be worse. So, I went around and around, day after day and thought about where my life might take me. It was akin to making sun tea in a gallon jar. You couldn't pick the moment when it was done, but it was ready when you
LIFE’S Observations…
Forever Young by Bob Dylan and the Band
Muchmembers.has happened over the course of the last 49 years. The Center serves hot meals on Monday and Friday provided by Adult Resource Alliance. In June 2021, breakfast and a light lunch nutrition program began on Tuesday and Thursday
In July 1973, a “meal site” for seniors was established at the Guadalupe Hall. The “site” was moved to the Salvation Army, then back to Guadalupe Hall, and then back to the Salvation Army. By 1979, the decision was made to rent space from the Friendship House.
In 1983, after years of considerable effort by the membership, donations from many local benefactors, nine lots of land gifted by the City of Billings, and all labor donated from local Trade Unions… A NEW BUILDING! Finally! by and for the Senior Citizens!
901 South 30th Street, Billings, MT 59101 • 406-256-6413
Weover.look forward to participating in the next chapter of “serving” our seniors at 901 South 30th Street. We currently host bingo, bridge, and pinochle. Watercolor painting classes, a book club, a monthly lecture by Western Heritage Center, and birthday parties are also on our schedule. We have a free library as well as a small thrift store. Thanks to the many hours put in by dedicated volunteers, we are proud to help make this building a warm and welcoming environment for all walks-of-life to feel safe and enjoy a few moments of fellowship with peers.
In June of 1985, the building was dedicated and became a permanent home for the SOUTH PARK SENIOR CITIZENS. There were just eighty-nine members that first year. Currently, there are over 260 official
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cooked in the Center’s kitchen by the Center’s cook. All meals are $5.00 for seniors 60 and
JULY 13 3-Day Tour of Glacier National Park via the world-renown and narrated red buses, attend live play at Bigfork Summer Playhouse and an amazing and beautiful morning boat tour of the Gates of the Mountain! More details to follow!
Highlighting one of the islands of paradise. Tour includes City of Honolulu,
☛ $662/ppd; add $233 for single supplement. $200 Deposit to reserve a seat: balance Decemberdue21, 2022.
☛ $3049/ppd; add $1369 for single. $200 Deposit to reserve a seat, balance due October 4th. Price includes RT air from Billings. Call for availability!
Pearl Harbor, Shriners Children Hospital, breathtaking Diamond Head Lookout, Dole Plantation, the world famous Polynesian Cultural Center, and more. $3890/ppd; add $970 for single room. $800 Deposit to reserve seat, bal. due November 20, 2022. Price includes RT air from Billings.
MARCH 10 7-Day Great Western Resorts of Arizona.
MARCH 26 10-Day Steam Boating on the American Queen from New Orleans to Memphis.
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FEBRUARY 1, 2023
DECEMBER 4 6-Day Christmas at the Opryland Resort, featuring Opryland Holiday Show, luncheon and show on one of the largest showboats ever built, the General Jackson, visit the elegant Belle Meade Plantation, the Grand Ole Opry, and more.
Lunch at the New Orleans School of Cooking and learn about Cajun cooking in a fun and informative way; tour Nottoway Plantation, the largest antebellum plantation house in the South; many interesting and fun ports of call along the Mississippi River that includes a local guide who’ll take you on a panoramic tour of the music city, Memphis, followed by an afternoon devoted to Elvis Presley’s Graceland.
3-Day Annual SnowCoach Tour of Yellowstone National Park! This is the only way to enjoy the beauty and magical moments of the park is from the comfort of a warm guided snow coach. Don’t wait ... avoid being on the waitlist!
Tour highlights a Narrated city tour of New Orleans including St. Louis Cathedral,
Inside Staterooms are sold out and a few Outside Staterooms are still available.
Affordable & Convenient TRAVEL WITH US! · Medical Appointments · Meal Sites · Shopping Trips · Other Events and Activities Call us for help with trip planning or questions at (406) 657 8218 MET Transit Senior Fare Options Unlimited Monthly Pass ………...$12.00 One Way Anytime Pass …………..$1.00 23www.allianceyc.org // Adult Resource Alliance
☛ Starting $3829/ppt; add $2499 for single. Deposit $400 to reserve room; Final payment due 11/26/2022.
☛ $4,149/ppd; add $899 for single. $200 Deposit to reserve seat, balance due January 10, 2023. Price includes RT air from Billings.
2022 - 2023 TOURS CONTACT GDP TOURS, LILY MOORE FOR INFORMATION OFFICE (406) 256-1492 OR TALK/TEXT: (406) 860-9085 LILY@GDPTOURS.COM
FEBRUARY 11 7-Day Aloha from Oahu, Hawaii!
Highlighting three nights at the award-winning Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass; Cruise on the spectacular Canyon Lake aboard Dolly Steamboat; Spend three nights at the White Stallion Ranch, an award-winning Arizona Guest Ranch, and much more.
Resource Sue • Assistant Rita • Caregiver Emily Joyce • Intake Nancy more information, please call 406-259-5212
✔ Once we receive it, we will use the information provided to assess if your current plan is a good choice for 2023 or if you should change to another plan. We will begin reviewing plan options after October 1st.
Director:
Want to learn about the changes to our region’s Medicare D and Medicare Advantage plans for 2023?? October 12th • 1:00pm at 1505 Avenue D SEATING WILL BE LIMITED SO RSVP AT 259-5212 The presentation will be live-streamed
For
Support Coordinator:
For Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Is Here!!
Center Director:
The Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Part D in 2022 will be: October 15th to December 7th
The Resource Center Staff can assist you in evaluating your Medi care D plans for 2023. on also and the www.AllianceYC.org shortly after the presentation
Specialist:
ANNUAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD
✔ If a new plan is a better choice, we will offer an appointment to assist you with enrollment if you like.
✔ Call The Resource Center at 259-5212 and request a Rx Worksheet be mailed or emailed out to you.
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✔ Fill out the worksheet completely and return it to The Resource Center. If there is missing information or an unsigned release and we won’t be able to complete the evaluation.
Specialists:
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the redetermination process. For this reason, the Office of Public Assistance is asking everyone currently on Medicaid to be sure the Office of Public Assistance has your correct address. You can correct your address at: medicaid/changeofaddresshttps://mt.accessgov.com/dphhs/Forms/Page/
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RESOURCE STAFF WILL COME TO COUNTY MEAL SITES FOR MEDICARE D OPTION REVIEWS.
10/27/22
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Anyone who has qualified for Medicaid after April 2020, during the Public Health Emergency (PHE) remain eligible for full Medicaid for the duration of the PHE. The Federal government will notify state at least 60 days before they will end the PHE. This is not expected to occur before mid-December 2022 at the earliest. The ending of the PHE will begin the unwinding of the special rules that have been in place since April 2020. The state has a minimum of 12 months to redetermine who will be eligible for Medicaid going forward. The Office of Public assistance will contact folks on Medicaid by mail to do
. If you need to check your address to see if it is correct, you can create a personal Medicaid account at apply.mt.gov and you will be able to see what information Medicaid currently has for you.
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Rx Worksheets in no later than 10/14/22
Rx Worksheets in no later than 10/20/22
LOCAL SITE MEDICARE D OPTION REVIEWS DATES: to Broadview Worksheets in no later than 10/13/22
AS THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19 BEGINS TO WIND-DOWN THERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT ISSUES TO BE AWARE OF:
The Resource Center staff will schedule a limited number of one-on-one counseling at our outer county meal sites. These counseling sessions are aimed at assisting folks who are unable to come to the Billings office for their review due transportation or limited mobility issues. The counseling sessions available will be filled on a first come first served basis. To participate in this counseling, the person will have to have submitted a Resource Center Rx Worksheet a minimum of one week before the outer county meal site review date. We will run a comparison based on the information you give us. If you would like to have your counseling session at your local meal site, please make a note on the Rx Worksheet you turn in that “I would like to have my counseling session at ______ meal site”
Rx Worksheets in no later than 10/17/22
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at the local sites. Appointments are limited, and you will be called for an appointment based on when the Rx worksheets arrived at The Resource Center. Send your worksheet in early to improve your chance of an appointment at your local site.
(Conditional on appropriate COVID limitations)
The Rx worksheet must be turned to The Resource Center no later than a week before the local assistance day. You must have an appointment – drop-ins will not be accommodated because we will not be able to use the computer program necessary to evaluate information
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That being said, I do not know why some people experience a long life while other lives are too short. I do not know why some must endure disease or disability, and others do not. I do not know why aging, or the passing of time, seems to be so heartbreakingly difficult for some, while others seem to enjoy inexplicable good fortune. While I do know that all of us walk in darkness from time to time, I do not know the reasons for suffering – except for that it must mean something.
Emily, Caregiver Coordinator 406-259-5212
THE VALUE OF CHANGE
CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM
Change AND THE UNLIVED LIFE
“Look around you. There’s stream and life. Flowers and trees, and frogs. It’s all part of the wheel. It’s always changin’, it’s always growin’. Like you, Winnie. Your life is never the same… One day you’ll grow up, you’ll do somethin’ important… And then, one day, you will go out – just like the flame of a candle. You’ll make way for new life. That’s a certainty. That’s the natural way of things. And then, there’s us. What we Tucks have, you can’t call it livin’. We just… are… we’re like rocks, stuck at the side of the stream. Listen to me, Winnie. You know a dangerous secret. If people find out about the spring, they’ll trample all over each other to get to that water. There’s one thing I’ve learned about people. Many will do anything – anything – not to die. And they’ll do anything to keep from livin’ their life… Don’t be afraid of death, Winnie. Be afraid of the unlived life.”
What does Angus mean by the unlived life? What does it mean to really live? I believe he means to be willing to live and embrace life in all of its forms. To not be afraid of the change or uncertainty it will surely bring. And through it all, to find meaning in what you do and how you live your life.
LIFE, IN ALL FORMS, MEANS SOMETHING
desirable. During that time, I began to seriously consider what aging meant, and the value of the decades that (presumably) stood between me and those I cared for. I realized that being young meant something, or at least it seemed to. I remember some of my residents who could sit for hours in a recliner by the window in their rooms. I often wondered if the past was what they were staring at, even if their memory was weak. I wondered if they would still consider their lives to be meaningful. If diminished capacity and lost independence was the kind of future any of us had to look forward to, then what was the point? Why was it necessary to experience this part of life, in this way?
I still cannot answer that question entirely, but on the way to work this morning I saw a beautiful sunrise and was reminded of something. I wouldn’t know the beauty of that sunrise unless I also knew of the darkness that preceded it. I would not recognize the warmth of the sun without the cool of night. I would not see the stars as clearly without the darkness, and I wouldn’t know to savor the mere minutes of that early-morning pink sky if it was meant to last all day. Life is like a day, everchanging and meant to be appreciated and admired in each moment, even as the light fades.
When I consider the meaning of “forever young,” I am reminded of the movie “Tuck Everlasting” (based on the children’s novel by Natalie Babbitt). It tells the story of the Tuck family, who unknowingly drink from a spring that gives them eternal life. Immune to age, disease, injury and death, the Tucks find themselves in a reality where time simply doesn’t exist. Eventually, their paths cross with Winnie Foster, who becomes the only other (living) person with whom the Tucks entrust their secret. When this happens, the family patriarch, Angus, issues a warning to Winnie. The following excerpt is from the 2002 film adaptation:
I admit I didn’t always see the meaning of age in my time as a caregiver, or a kind of life that Angus Tuck implied was worth living, but I do see it differently now.
Emily Jarvis, Adult Resource Alliance
*Besides author and character names from the movie and book referenced in this article, all other names have been changed.
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I have previously shared how caregiving has impacted my life. But given the words of Angus Tuck, I thought it was worth re-examining. Caregiving introduced me to a different reality of aging – one that wasn’t exactly
OCTOBER 2022 Wednesday, October 12th TOPIC: HOMEFIT WEBINAR: HOW TO ADAPT A HOUSEHOLD FOR AGING IN PLACE With guest speaker Kate Humphrey, PT (formerly cert. in Aging in Place) 1:00 – 2:00pm | 1505 Avenue D OR 935 Lake Elmo Dr. NOVEMBER 2022 NO THISMEETINGMONTH Due to the Medicare Annual Open Enrollment 27www.allianceyc.org // Adult Resource Alliance
Virtual and call-in options available if you are unable to attend in-person.
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.
CARETIME Caregiver Support Group
Through it all, we are taught to be a different person. Difficulty allows our very natures to be changed, and to reach a place beyond ourselves that we didn’t know was possible, and then to share our light with others. If we weren’t capable of change, like the Tucks, maybe we would still value life, but probably not in the same way.
Contact Emily at 406-259-5212.
CONCLUSION
I remember significance in many small moments. I remember it in the pride Lucy took wearing lipstick every day, or jewelry that matched her blouse – even though she wasn’t going anywhere. I remember Gloria’s love of cats, and sitting with her as she anxiously waited to see if the mailman would deliver a letter from her “boyfriend.”
All I can figure is that my life is somehow enriched by these small moments, shared with these people, as a result of the change their lives endured – the life they lived, the light they shared. I can’t quite articulate it, but I feel it. They are a part of me. I recognize it just as I do the shifting light of day. They shine brighter at certain times, but they are always there, even in the darkness. They have given me light.
I remember feeling her disappointment on the days she didn’t receive one, and the excitement on the rare days she did. I remember it when I gave Rebecca her rosary every night after helping her into bed, and in Annie’s love of the color pink. For some reason, I remember all of these things.
The Tuck family knew what it was like to live free of the restrictions of time, or the uncertainty of change. While none of us have access to a spring of eternal life, I imagine that if such a thing did exist, most of us would at the very least consider drinking from it. There is something within each of us that desires certainty –an assurance that our life will have as little suffering or inconvenience as possible, and yet still mean something. It’s as if we’re willing to believe this is possible. But to believe this, as Angus Tuck knew too well, would be to deny the truth. It would be to deny the existence of light and darkness – things that we rely on to intricately experience every moment life has to offer.
So for you, what does it mean to really live?
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Thank you to each one of you who made a contribution during the months of July & August!
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You truly are making a positive difference in the lives of seniors in our community.
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Monday thru Friday
CLOSED for the Holiday, Thursday & Friday Nov 24th & 25th
The new 8-week session of activities in the lower level will begin on Monday, October 17 and run until Nov 30. Register with Mary Beth 406-259-9666 by Oct 7.
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Think of the word “festival” and “feast” when looking over our October and November activities and menu. We will be dressing up our hall with Oktoberfest, a Medieval Feast and everyday “pumpkin spice” gatherings.
Medieval Feast Halloween/Oct Birthday Combined Friday, Oct 28, 11-12:30
Thanksgiving Dinner, Friday Nov 18, 12:00 Noon
Chair Strength 10:30-11:15 am Bingo 12:45-1:45 pm
We will be celebrating our Anniversary at our Heights Alliance on Friday, October 21st. Please remember to call and make a reservation at (406)606-1170 by Friday, October 14th.
Oktoberfest, Friday, Oct 14, 11-12:30
Mondays, 10:00, Corn Hole (Limited Space)
1505 Avenue D • Reservations: 406-259-9666 • Monday thru Friday
Fitness By Design 9:30-10:15 am, 10:30-11:15 am
On November 18th, we will be celebrating our Thanksgiving meal. Remember to call in your reservation to (406)606-1170 by November 11th. The Alliance will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, Nov. 24 and Friday, Nov. 25.
Reservations due by Thursday, Nov 10 by Noon, Limited Space
ADULT RESOURCE ALLIANCE
LOWER-LEVEL HAPPENINGS
We have added several new activities, starting this October.
Chair Strength 10:30-11:15 am Crafts with Friends 12:30-2:00 pm
Fitness By Design 9:30-10:15 am, 10:30-11:15 am Mexican Train-13 Rummy 10:30-1:30
*For those of you who are not familiar with the game of corn hole it reminds me a little of horseshoes. Wednesday, 12:00, Pinochle
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TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Chair Yoga-55+ 1:00-1:45 pm
We are very excited to be back in full swing with our daily meals and activities here at the Heights Alliance.
MONDAY
THURSDAY
Rummikub 10:00-11:00 am Pinochle 12:30-2:30
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HEIGHTS MEAL SITE
935 Lake Elmo Dr • Reservations: 406-606-1170
—Marlene & Janlyn MEAL SITE UPDATES
—Mary Beth
BILLINGS COMMUNITY CENTER
My favorite lines in the song are “May your song always be sung and may you stay forever young.” Whatever brings joy helps keep us feeling young. Grandchildren, pets, get-togethers, card games, exercise, playing bingo, etc. Here at BCC we have all kinds of activities and a great lunch. Sign up 24 hours in advance, have lunch, meet new people, and stay for activities. Hope to see you soon. SENIOR CENTER
Hope to see everyone October 6th!
37 Minecha Avenue • 406-672-9857
MEAL SITE UPDATES
—Dona
Come join our forever young Huntley senior citizens. Meet old friends, make new friends, enjoy a delicious meal, and play 50/50 or Bingo.
Here it is October. Summer has come to an end and it’s time to enjoy all that fall has to offer. Remember, when you were younger, raking leaves and then running to jump into the pile? From the cooler temperatures to the leaves changing and dropping, fall is a glorious time. It’s also time to get those flu shots. We have scheduled a flu and COVID clinic with RiverStone Health. It will be held October 6th from 11:00-12:00. If you’re coming in for a vaccination, why not stay for lunch? Come join Linda, Nu, and the regulars for a delicious home cooked meal. Lunch is served at noon.
Thinking on the theme of Forever Young by Bob Dylan…
—Linda—Tina HUNTLEY
360 N. 23rd • Reservations: 406-259-9666 • Monday thru Friday
322 6th St. • Mondays and Thursdays at 12:00
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We will begin our first meeting in September with newly elected officers. Their hearts will be joyful and their hands and heads busy learning.
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members are always welcome… bingo, bookmobile, men’s coffee hour, and exercise class are just some of our weekly activities…
5541 Haynes Road • 406-696-1343 • Wednesday at Noon
Lunch every Wednesday at the Shepherd Community Center – 12:00 pm
SHEPHERD MEAL SITE
—Roberta
720 South 4th Street • Meal Site Coordinator: Mary Reservations: 406-628-7571 • Monday thru Friday
October/November… are colorful months in Montana…hopefully y’all can get out and enjoy some fall festivities before the snow flies and the snowbirds head south.
LAUREL SENIOR CENTER
It’s hard to believe that summer has come to a close. Seems like time goes faster the older I get! We have had some new people come to our meal site over the course of the last few months. It’s always nice to welcome new faces.
On Tuesdays, we have a nice turn out for chair yoga at 1:00. Don’t forget Pinochle on Thursday afternoon. Friday is our biggest day of the week, and we play bingo after lunch. Please remember to sign up the day before for a meal.
Have a wonderful fall! It is my favorite season…no more Inmosquitos!closing, I am including a stanza from Bob Dylan’s Forever “MayYoung.God bless and keep you always May your wishes all come true May you always do for others and let others do for you” Mary
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As another year-end approaches, we are thankful for good health, good friends and many activities that keep us “Forever Young”
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Are you tired, bored or maybe depressed? Come to South Park Senior Center, where the food and activities will help keep you Forever Young! Like the song says, “May your hands always be busy. May your feet always be swift.” It is known fact that you cannot be active and depressed at the same time. We look forward to seeing you!
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We had the pleasure of a session with a personal trainer, which we enjoyed very much. Hopefully, we can follow through with the exercises that he left with us.
We try to stay joyful with lots of activities. In September we had a carnival with fun games, great prizes, and special treats. We would love to have you join us for lunch and conversation, as well as enjoyable song in your heart!
We at the Worden meal site try to stay forever young, at least at heart. Our monthly visit from the nurses at Riverstone help us to stay healthy and alert.
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SHEPHERD MENU
11/21 Ham, sweet potatoes, vegetable, salad, dessert
10/26 Swiss beef, garlic potatoes, dinner roll, steamed broccoli, fresh fruit, birthday cake
10/17 Stew, fresh rolls, salad, fruit, dessert
11/2 Creamy mushroom chicken, brown rice, glazed carrots, Waldorf salad
WORDEN MENU
11/4 Ham slices, scalloped potatoes, glazed carrots, fruit, cake & ice cream
NOVEMBER
OCTOBER
11/30 Turkey roast with gravy, mashed potatoes, stuffing, green beans, Cranberry salad, pumpkin pie with Cool Whip
10/19 Tuna casserole, dinner roll, carrots & celery, cherry salad
NOVEMBER
11/25 No meal
OCTOBER
11/3 Meatloaf, garlic potatoes, vegetable, salad, dessert
10/21 Fish and chips, 3 bean salad, fruit, roll
NOVEMBER
10/24 Hot turkey sandwich, vegetable, salad, cake
10/16 Spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, fruit, roll
10/6 Chili, corn bread, salad, fruit
11/7 Chicken stir fry with noodles, garlic bread, dessert
11/14 Hash brown casserole, vegetable, fruit, dessert
10/31 Shake & bake chicken, mashed potatoes, roll, fruit, dessert
10/3 Chicken & noodles, vegetable, salad, jell-o, dessert
11/24 Closed 11/28 Hamburger, fries, carrot sticks, dessert
HUNTLEY MENU
CUSTER MENU
10/20 Spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, fruit, dessert
10/5 Pork loin with gravy, mashed potatoes, green beans with bacon bits, tossed salad, fresh fruit.
OCTOBER
10/10 Closed
11/17 Cook’s choice
11/17 Turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, cranberry sauce
11/9 Lasagna, bread sticks, tossed salad, fruit, banana bread
10/20 Taco salad (no bowl), chips, Mexican corn, Waldorf salad
10/12 Stuffed peppers, breadsticks, Caesar salad, fruit jello, cookie
10/21 Lasagna, garlic bread, tossed salad, fruit
11/11 Burritos, Spanish rice, corn chips, cheese dip, fruit
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10/13 Tater tot casserole, fresh rolls, salad, pears
11/10 Goulash, salad, fruit, dessert
11/16 Scalloped potatoes & ham, bread, cauliflower and broccoli, jello salad
10/27 Ham, scalloped potatoes, fresh roll, salad, dessert
10/7 Goulash, green beans, fruit roll, ice cream and cake
11/3 Chicken strips, mashed potatoes and gravy, coleslaw, fruit
NOVEMBER
OCTOBER
10/14 Chicken breast, oven roasted potatoes, broccoli salad, fruit, roll
11/18 Turkey breast, mashed potatoes & gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole, roll, pumpkin bars
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YAHOO! We’ve opened our West End meal site. It opened in August and our number of participants continues to grow. WE ARE LOCATED IN THE KING OF GLORY LUTHERAN CHURCH 4125 GRAND AVENUE Anyone that wants to come and have a good home cooked meal and socialize is welcome. Lunch is served Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00. Call (406)259-9666 for a reservation the day before by 12:00. We’re looking forward to our first Thanksgiving gathering. It should be a big one. NEW WEST END SITE! OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 202236
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RiverStone Health Hospice patients and families have rated us in the top 12% among 1,600 hospices nationwide, according to a review of Medicare surveys. Family members surveyed recommended our compassionate, professional care:
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