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Ending ageism
Changing the narrative on ageism Everyone is older today than they were yesterday BEACON GUIDE HIGHLIGHT
Cathy Trujillo leads the discussion on ageism in Montrose.
By Lauren Berg “She looks good...for her age.”
It’s a comment you’ve probably heard before, and maybe even said. However, this is just one subtle example of ageism at work.
“Ageism is the discrimination of people on the basis of their age,” explained Cathy Trujillo, Time Bank of the Rockies Board President and the main speaker for “Changing the Narrative—Ending Ageism.”
Local residents gathered at Montrose’s Meadowlark Senior Apartments in January to learn and talk about ageism, and how to combat it in daily life.
“The great news is that recent research shows that education and intergenerational connection are effective in reducing ageism,” said Trujillo.
THE LAST BIAS
Of all the discriminating “isms” (racism, sexism, etc.) ageism can be more difficult to identify.
Generally, ageism is when people of all ages are put into a box of expectations of how they should act for their age. Stereotypes include, “older people can’t drive cool cars,” or “you’re too old to learn.”
Unfortunately, many people use these generalizations without knowing how harmful they can be. Montrose resident Noalani Terry tries to avoid ageism by simply not
sharing her age.
“I’m still working...and nobody has any clue how old I am. So it’s really convenient,” shared Terry. She encouraged people to not buy into the divisive dichotomy of “old versus young.” Additionally, the group as a whole was encouraged to reflect on things they’ve learned from someone of another age, or what they taught them.
“When we come together to share our perspectives, our attitudes shift about age and people of a different age,” said Trujillo. “We can discover what we have in common with each other, and we can all participate in changing our biases and taking concrete steps in our lives to reduce ageism.”
FIRST, AWARENESS
The first step to fighting ageism is awareness.
Catch yourself from saying “for your age” and instead simply state the compliment: “You look good!” Next, change your attitude from judging people for doing something “inappropriate for their age” to celebrating their courage in bucking an age-based stereotype.
“I didn’t really give much thought to [ageism],” attendee Kathie Johnson admitted. “And then you see how pervasive it is and how we need to look at our own attitudes inside ourselves and inside other people and say, ‘Hey, is this okay or not okay? What can I do?’”
Generalizations can be doubly hard to combat when we accept the ageist beliefs about our own age. Embrace compliments about yourself!
SECOND, PERSPECTIVE If I knew I was going to live to 100, I would probably live a lot like my great-aunt. My 90-year-old aunt shatters all the assumptions I had about her age. She continues to be active outdoors—snowshoeing, going on walks—travels frequently to see her family and doesn’t look like she’s slowing down any time soon! I’ve never heard her say, “Don’t get old.” Why? Because she doesn’t buy into limiting, ageist stereotypes.
If it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t have as positive a view of what life as a 90-year-old could look like. Just because someone is turning another decade closer to 100 doesn’t mean they can’t keep having fun, being active and enjoying life!
At the end of the day, that’s what defeating ageism is all about: living life to the fullest, no matter what the haters say. ■
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Become a “friend” in the new year
By Arlyn Macdonald V olunteers are at the heart of our community, not just because they offer much-needed help to organizations, but because volunteering helps the volunteer.
Research shows that volunteering can increase your health and happiness and relieve stress. Seniors who volunteer in their communities also keep important friendly connections with other people.
Don’t know how to get plugged in? Become a “friend” in the new year by volunteering for a cause you’re interested in.
“Friends” groups are 501(c)(3) federally recognized nonprofits that support and supplement the mission of a specific organization.As a friend, you volunteer to help these groups with their upcoming projects, events and raise funds to support new programs.
FRIENDS SUPPORT BOOKS Founded in 1986, the Montrose Friends of the Library underwrites programs attended by thousands of local children, teens and adults. They contributed over $30,000 in 2017 through fundraisers and used book sales. Contributions funded a new microfilm reader/printer and children’s books to the Center for Mental Health, sponsored Sunday Serenades and a Spanish film program, and supported the Bookmobile and summer reading programs. Volunteers often support book sales by sorting books prior to the sale, setting up and helping the day of. The Board of Directors is also made up of volunteers. For more information, pick up a brochure and membership form at the Montrose Library, 320 S. Second St., or call 249-9656.
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Each of the five libraries in Delta County also need volunteers to help with book sales, bake sales, sorting and handling books, and maintaining the landscaping at the libraries. Volunteers are invited to share their talents and expertise by filling out a volunteer application at www.deltalibraries.org.
Friends monthly meetings are on the second Tuesdays of the month at 3 p.m. at the Delta Library, 211 W. Sixth St. For more information, call 874-9630.
Left: Friends volunteers at the Ute Indian Museum work to enhance visitors’ experience through fundraising and working in the museum’s botanical gardens. Right: Liz Mauch and Sherry Kammerer volunteer at the Montrose Library. Below: Ruth Pettigrew is a Friends volunteer at the Hotchkiss Library.
ENHANCE VISITOR EXPERIENCE AT THE UTE INDIAN MUSEUM The Friends of the Ute Indian Museum was newly reorganized to focus on education and projects that enhance the experience of visitors to the Ute Indian Museum.
Spring volunteer opportunities are available in the new Ethno-Botanic gardens in Ute Indian Park, which was re-planted with plants native to the area. Two new picnic tables were also donated by members of the Friends, and this year’s fundraising has established a garden fund, a Ute Indian scholarship fund and helped offset advertising expenses for the museum. The Friends also held the first Chipeta Art Show last summer and helped out at the film festival.
Stop by the museum, 17253 Chipeta Road in Montrose, to pick up a membership application. Call 249- 3098 for details.
BE A TRAIL AMBASSADOR The Black Canyon is a natural treasure. The Friends of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison was founded in 2017 to be a “modern citizen action group to aid the national park with fundraising, advocacy and volunteer support.” If you love the outdoors, volunteers are needed as Trail Ambassadors. These volunteers are trained to walk the trails, provide safety tips and advice on things to see in the park, and check for permits for wilderness trails. The new Kids at the Black program is looking for volunteers and community partners to help enrich children’s experiences at the park. Funds are being raised to install and replace 87 tent pads in all three campgrounds. For details, call 641-2337, ext. 205 . ■
March 30 Ghost Geology What did this area look like during the glacial ages? Learn how to read our area’s amazing geologic story, presented by Dr. Dave Noe.
Register at www.montroserec.com or call 249-7705 FUN AFTER 50
EDUCATION Have lunch at noon and listen to educational presentations at 1 p.m. at the Montrose Senior Center. Lunch is $5. Call 901-9914 the day before to make lunch reservations . March 10 Wake up Your Spring Gardens Gardening in Montrose is different from other areas. Learn how to wake up your gardens for spring from botanist Steven Field. March 16 Of Motors and Geese Learn the history of the Ridgway Railroad Museum and the Galloping Goose’s use of ingenuity. Presented by Karl Schaeffer.
TRIPS & TOURS March 5 Snowshoeing Grand Mesa Bring your own snowshoes or rent through The Great Outdoors. Meet at the Senior Center at 8:15 a.m. Cost is $19; bring a sack lunch. March 10 Munching down Main Street Stroll down Grand Junction’s Main Street and sample different restaurants. Meet at the Senior Center at 9:45 a.m. Cost is $30. March 19 Day Trip to Paonia Visit the Western Slope Conservation Center and the Historic Bross Hotel with lunch at The Living Farm Cafe. Meet at the Senior Center at 8:45 a.m. Cost is $25. March 26 Local Business Tours Tour DTS Fluid Power, Inc. and Best Sign Systems followed by lunch at the Needle Rock Brewing Company. Meet at the Senior Center at 9:15 a.m. Cost is $21; bring money for lunch.
March 31 East Portal Road Easy two-mile walk one way with opportunity to photograph the Black Canyon’s early spring look. Meet at the Senior Center at 8:45 a.m. Cost is $19; bring money for lunch afterwards.
CLASSES & CLINICS March 2 & 16 Reiki Class Reiki is the practice of transmitting healing energy through hands. Reiki sessions may help ease tension and stress. Cost is donation of your choice. Meet in the craft room from 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesdays/Thursdays Zumba/Cardio Exercise DVD It’s back! Class runs from 9:45- 10:30 a.m. in the Senior Center Dining Room. Wednesdays Free Pool Lessons Learn how to play pool or how to improve your shots with instructor Allan Mallonee from 9:15 a.m. to noon in the Senior Center Pool Room. Wednesdays Free computer/cellphone help Bring your questions to instructor Arleen Friedman from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Senior Center Crafts Room. FUN AFTER 50
MUSIC & DANCE MONDAY NIGHT OUT Enjoy a potluck, line dancing, Latin dancing and games from 4-8 p.m. the third Monday of the month. Bring a dish to share. Cost is $2. SATURDAY NIGHT DANCES Dance to Route 66 on March 14 and New Vision on March 28. LATIN DANCING Join Nando for free Latin dancing in the senior center crafts room from 6:15-8 p.m. on the second Monday this month. LINE DANCING Learn to line dance from 4-6 p.m. on the first and fourth Monday of the month, and 6-8 p.m. on the second Monday this month. Cost is $2.
GAMES GAMES AT THE SENIOR CENTER Play Cribbage, Bunco, Billiards, Poker, Bingo, Bridge and more all month long. Games cost $1 to play. For schedule, call 252-4884.
Events take place at Bill Heddles Recreation Center, 531 Palmer St. in Delta, unless otherwise noted.
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SPECIAL EVENTS March 10 Gateway Car Museum Calling all auto-fanatics! Enjoy this BHRC trip to Gateway’s Car Museum from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. for just $35. March 14 Gardening with Rocks Learn how rocks are your landscaping friends from 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $10 per person.
CLASSES March 13 Bob Ross Painting Classes Come from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. ready to paint a happy cloud! Reserve your spot 618-3639. March 16 Defensive Driving Driver 50+ can learn driving tips to keep you safe, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 856-6924 to register.
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Needles: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Cost is $8 for four-month session.
Pinochle: Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. Cost is $8 for four-month session
Dominoes: Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Cost is $8 for four-month session.
Party Bridge: Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Cost is $8 for four-month session. ■
March 4 Lunch & Learn: Developing and Executing Goals Learn simple strategies on how to make and meet goals at the Delta Area Chamber of Commerce. This free lunch and learn runs from noon to 1 p.m., and includes a whirlwind of activities and discussions. Cost is $40 per person. RSVP by March 2 by calling 874-8618.
March 4 Healthy Cooking on a Budget Learn how to prepare healthy meals on a limited budget from 6-7 p.m. in the Montrose Library Meeting Room. Main topics include reading food labels and ways to shop smarter. This event is taught by an employee of Cooking Matters at Hilltop Community Resources. Attendees will receive a $10 grocery gift card. RSVP by emailing Taylor Evans at tevans@montroselibrary.org or call 249-9656.
March 5 Movies for Seniors at Paradise Theatre Watch the movie “Maverick” at 10 a.m. at Paradise Theatre in Paonia. This special screening is free for seniors over 60. Includes one small popcorn and one small fountain drink. Cost for all other ages is $6.50 plus concessions. For details, visit www.paradiseofpaonia.com.
March 7 Guided Snowshoe/Ski Tour Biologist Steve Boyle guides this tour of winter wildlife up Red Mountain Pass on snowshoes or Nordic skis. Expect moderate difficulty level (8,000-plus elevation gain). Meet at Ouray Community Center with your snowshoes or skis, appropriate clothing, lunch, water and sunscreen. Cost is $30. Registration is limited to 20 people; sign up at uwpcommunications@gmail.com or leave a message at 325-3010. Learn more at www.uncompahgrewatershed. org/events.
March 6-21 “The Sunshine Boys” Magic Circle Players present Neil Simon’s hilarious comedy tribute to vaudeville, “The Sunshine Boys,” three weekends in a row. Experience the Broadway classic that will make you laugh, cringe and cry with tons of quick zingers, dry one-liners and physical slapstick. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are available at www.magiccircleplayers.com, by phone at 249-7838 or in person at the Magic Circle Theatre box office.
March 8 Patterson/Sutton Duo Western Slope Concert Series presents the Patterson/Sutton Duo! Praised by The Strad magazine for their “wit and imagination,” the trailblazing Patterson/Sutton cello and guitar duo continue to be in demand as they bring the rich cello and guitar repertoire to audiences around the world. Listen to an afternoon of their beautiful music at the Montrose Pavilion at 3 p.m. Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased at www.westernslope concertseries.tix.com.
March 11 Unwind: Knit and Crochet Relax at the Montrose Library Meeting Room starting at 5 p.m. for a free-form evening with fellow knitting and crochet enthusiasts where you can learn new skills, refine your techniques and explore new project possibilities. All ability levels welcome. Supplies and resources are provided (or bring your own project). For more information, call the library at 249-9656.
March 12 Audubon Lecture: Sandhill Cranes Van Graham of Grand Junction will speak about his studies on Sandhill Cranes in western Colorado. Van is a retired wildlife biologist at Colorado Parks & Wildlife. Come hear about what is going on with our local sandhill crane populations at the Bill Heddles Recreation Center, Delta at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Contact Jon about carpooling from Montrose to Delta: jonhorn56@ gmail.com, 209-5404
March 13 Honkytonk Night Montrose Elks Lodge, located at 801 S. Hillcrest Dr., host a boot stomping good time! This month’s live country is the Ghost River Band with dinner at 6 p.m. and dancing at 7:30 p.m. Cost for dinner is only $5 for members and $10 for non-members. Dinner and dance cost is $15 for members and $25 for non-members. Grab a dancing partner and head on over to the lodge! Call 249-4852 for details.
March 14 Montrose Farmer’s Market The winter market is held indoors at the Centennial Meeting room across from the stage in Centennial Plaza from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Come enjoy the bounty of the farmers market, with amazing farmers, producers and artisans showcasing the area’s best products.
March 14 The Not-So-Newlywed Game The Paonia Players in Paradise present: The Not-So-Newywed Game. Nine local couples compete to see who knows each other best! Hosted by Bob Doobanks (Shawn Larson) and Vanna Auf-Whyte (Chelsea Bookout). Join them for a night of live, reality theatre starting at 7:30 p.m. at the Paradise Theatre in Paonia. ’70s attire is encouraged. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 day of. Buy tickets online at www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/4526528. March 14 Fly-fishing Film Tour Enjoy fun and inspiring films about outdoor adventure and conservation through the love of fly-fishing while supporting projects that protect and restore your local river. All proceeds go to the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership for maintenance and improvement of riparian areas, fish habitat and recreation areas. The Fly Fishing Film Tour will be showing at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cost is $20 in advance or $25 at the door. For more information, call 325-3010 or visit www.uncompahgrewatershed. org/events.
March 14 & 28 Golden Circle Seniors Dances Experience a night of live music from 7:30-11 p.m. at the Montrose Pavilion. Dancers of all ages are welcome to swing to the sounds of Route 66 on March 14 and New Vision on March 28. Bring a snack to share. Cost is $5 per person. For more information, call 252- 7172.
March 20 Tony Zain in the Listening Room Tony Zain returns to the Listening Room at TADA! Your ART Space, 459 Main St. in Delta. Zain was greatly influenced by America’s culture and counter culture, primarily music (country-western, rock, blues, motown, jazz, and bluegrass). However, he considers himself a writer first and foremost. Evidence thereof is presented in his 13-song album titled “Ghost of the Americas,” in part a reflection his fascination with the Old West. Listen from 6-8 p.m. Cost is $10- 15, and proceeds go directly to the artist. For details, call 209-5293.
March 29 Heaven & Bluegrass Concert Full of feel-good music, the Valley Symphony Association’s spring choral concert will leave you uplifted, inspired and a little closer to true joy. Listen to ethereal, spiritual songs like the headliner piece, “Come Away to the Skies: A High Lonesome Mass,” at the Montrose Pavilion starting at 3 p.m. Tickets are $18 for adults and $17 for seniors, and can be purchased at www.valleysymphony.net, in Montrose at Maggie’s Books and the Montrose Pavilion, and at Clubb’s in Delta. ■
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Valley Symphony Association opens headquarters For the first time in its 49-year history, Valley Symphony Association (VSA) has a new home inside the Montrose Center for the Arts building, 11 S. Park Ave. in Montrose. The new VSA office will house all music and serve as a centralized ticket outlet starting next season. It will also offer a workspace for volunteers and provide a face for the organization in the community. For upcoming concert dates, tickets and audition information, visit www.valleysymphony.net. Montrose Memorial earns 5 stars by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Montrose Memorial Hospital is a five-star hospital according to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The overall hospital rating summarizes a variety of measures on Hospital Compare (www.medicare.gov/hospitalcompare), reflecting common conditions that hospitals treat, such as heart attacks or pneumonia. The evaluation shows how well each hospital performed, on average, compared to other hospitals in the U.S. MMH achieved the elite 5-star rating! According to Medicare.gov, less than 9 percent of U.S. hospitals are rated five out of five stars. Follow Montrose Sheriff’s Office on Facebook for “Local Alerts” The Montrose County Sheriff’s Department is using a new, innovative way to communicate time-sensitive information to the community in real time using Facebook. The department has added Facebook’s new Local Alerts feature to their toolkits to keep area residents updated with urgent information. This feature enables local government, law enforcement and emergency response Facebook pages to mark a
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• Citizens Climate Lobby meets March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Montrose Library meeting room. March’s presentation is a showing of the documentary, “Thirst for Power.” Call 240-9146 or email montrose@citizensclimatelobby. org for details. • Crafternoon members meet from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on the first, second and third Wednesdays of the month in the Montrose Library’s meeting room. Call Tania at 249-9656 for details. • Columbine Quilters meet monthly at 9 a.m. on the first Saturday at the Meadowlark Senior Apartments in Montrose. Call 462-3849. • Friendship Quilters of Western Colorado meets monthly at 9 a.m. on the fourth Thursday in the Pioneer Room of Friendship Hall at the Montrose County Fairgrounds. Call 417-4842. • Montrose Amateur Radio Club meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the third Friday at the Olathe Community Center. Call 417-6142. • Montrose Area Woodturners meets monthly from 9 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday at 520 Collins Way in Montrose. Call 986-2550 or email lvcribbs@ charter.net. • Montrose Elks host bingo at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Montrose Elks Lodge, 801 S. Hillcrest Dr.
• Montrose Neighborhood Watch meets monthly from 9:30-10:30 a.m. on the second Wednesday at Cascade Hall Meeting Room, 336 S. Third St. Contact Chris at 901-5876 or email hebert623@yahoo.com.
• Montrose Pavilion Dance Club hosts dances from 7:30-11 p.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month at the Montrose Pavilion. Bring a snack to share. Cost is $5. Call 252-7172.
• San Juan Dance Club meets from 6:45-9:30 p.m. Thursdays at the Lions Clubhouse in Montrose. Call 708-8333.
• Sons of Norway, Vestafjell Lodge meets at 1:30 p.m. on March 14 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Grand Junction. Lunch served. The club’s “Ski for Light Gals” will share their experiences as volunteer guides for the blind and visually impaired skiers who participated in the international event in Casper, Wyoming. Call 245-5649 or visit www. vestafjelllodge.org for details.
• Western Slope 4 Wheelers meets monthly at 7 p.m. on the first Tuesdays at the Montrose Rod & Gun Club’s indoor range, 1211 6450 Road in Montrose. Call 209-5326. ■
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On a clear, blue beautiful morning, I began a trek along a small creek, cliffs on both sides of me. The creek flowing swiftly after recent rains. I spotted a Red Tail Hawk gliding along the currents just above the cliffs edge, in a perfect symbiosis of air and wing. The majestic creature soared effortlessly in a brilliant arc across the morning sky. As I sat there motionless, transfixed by the surrounding beauty, engaged in a sort of spiritual romance with the natural world, I could not help but be reassured about my chosen path along life’s remaining journey. If I just keep summoning up the courage to pursue my passions with purpose and without fear, I, too, can continue to experience such synchronicity as the hawk. As a minimalist traveler who I encountered during my travels once said, “Pursue what is in your heart and the universe will conspire to support you.” My heartfelt thanks to that bird of prey for validating my purpose and fortifying my passion in my heart to live simply, be the best I can be today, to be kind, friendly and let life flow accordingly.
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Enjoy the area’s largest boomer and senior fair! FREE admission, entertainment, seminars, food & flu shots Montrose Pavilion, Montrose For information call 243-8829 September 2020 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Thank you to our sponsors!
Two Rivers Convention Center, Grand Junction For information call 243-8829 Enjoy the area’s largest boomer and senior fair! FREE admission , entertainment, seminars, food Thank you to our sponsors! April 2020 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
