Prime - November 2014

rime P November 2014 In this issue: Giving Back to His Community pg. 3 Delivering Hope pg. 9 Revving Reverend Roxanne pg. 12

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Contents:

Giving Back to His Community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Nurse’s Nook: Healthy for the Holidays. . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Recipe Box: Maintain Healthy Eating. . . . . . . . . Page 6 Fall Festival. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 8

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Delivering Hope: Meals on Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . Page 9 Revving Reverend Roxanne. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 12 Three Rivers Senior Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 18 Park County Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19 Manhattan Senior Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 19

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On the Cover Reverend Roxanne Klingensmith posing inside the Gallatin County Detention Center where she volunteers regularly. Photo by Hannah Stiff.

Opposite Page James Howe posing with the American Legion insignia. Photo by Tiffany Jerry.

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Giving Back to His Community

By TIFFANY JERRY

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ames Howe believes in man three years ago from giving back to his com- Fort Wayne, Ind. Retired munity. from the United States Postal Service after 29 years, And as an active member with eight years of military in several local organizaservice, Howe and his wife tions and a regular commuwere ready for a new advennity volunteer, he is doing ture in the place they had just that. frequently visited for more “You just try and help out than a decade. n everybody that you can,” “Originally, we were planHowe said. ning on retiring and either Howe, 70, and his wife, moving here or to Maine,” Kathleen, moved to Boze- Howe said. “We decided to

come here because we liked joined the American Legion it better.” after serving eight years in the U.S. Army – from 1961Howe, who had spent time 1969 – where he was stagiving back to the comtioned in Korea, Germany munity in Fort Wayne, did and Vietnam. He currently the same as soon as he got has 19 years of continuous settled into Bozeman. He active membership in the joined the local American American Legion.

Legion Post, continuing his active membership in that “It’s patriotic and I love my organization, as well as the country,” Howe said. “And VFW and the Vietnam Veter- it’s a good organization. We ans Association (VVA). have a good policy going. I Howe

said

he

originally (Continued on page 15)

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t’s a familiar story: holidays roll around, treats abound, alcohol flows, family and friends make large meals. It’s the season of merriment, thanks and indulgence.

Vicki McLeod, the Resident Care Director at Spring Meadows Assisted Living and a registered nurse, shared some of the ways her residents stay healthy during the holidays.

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“There are a lot of programs in the community,” McLeod said. “Here (at Spring Meadows) we have a senior fitness expert that comes in and teaches a class that’s really well-attended.”

who teaches at Spring Meadows engages residents with music and props like balloons, scarves, tambourines and rubber stretching bands.

According to McLeod, older people are often concerned that they will fall and break a hip. A consistent program that incorporates some form of weight bearing exercise, such as walking, can be beneficial to overall bone health.

McLeod encourages taking a daily walk or engaging in another form of exercise for 20 to 30 minutes each day.

The key to exercise is finding what works. Spring Meadows offers a variety of ways to stay fit. From fitness tapes to guide motivated seniors through workouts to a massage therapist helpA senior fitness expert can ing residents stretch to various lead various activities from instructors teaching restorative stretching to balance and exercises and fun classes, there breathing exercises. McLeod is something for everyone. said the senior fitness expert

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The Gallatin Valley also offers prepares new and different a host of ways to stay strong. dishes that offer unique taste experiences for their diners.

Senior centers across the county offer various fitness Quiche and huevos rancheros classes. In Belgrade, a Tues- both provide a healthy dose day afternoon clogging class of protein with vegetables and offers a fun way to stay fit. dairy. These tasty choices can In Bozeman, a weight and fit- also be prepared at home. ness room is equipped with Changing up meals with stationary bikes, treadmills, wholesome, flavorful choicelliptical machines, free es is another way to keep a weights and more. healthy diet.

Seasonal classes, like pedometer walking, help folks stay active during the cold winter months. Before the Gallatin Valley Mall opens for business, walkers make loops around the stores, often chatting with friends and window shopping.

For seniors living at home, McLeod said the Meals-onWheels program is a wonderful way for people to receive a quality meal without having to turn on the stove.

The Community Café also serves up a nutritious hot supper to anyone who walks The Bozeman Parks and Rec- through the door, 365 days reation department also of- a year. fers a full roster of classes, club and team sports for By finding an exercise program that works, food that is many demographics. tasty and nutritious and curbThe second key way to stay ing over-indulgence, everyone healthy during the tempting can enjoy the holidays. holiday season is positive food and drink choices.

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Rosemary-Scented Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Baked “Caramel” Apples

Recipe Box

Maintain Healthy Eating During the Holidays With Substitutions, Smaller Portions

By TIFFANY JERRY

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uring the holiday season it’s easy to overindulge. Gatherings with friends and loved ones often include big meals packed with a variety of foods and sweet treats and it’s easy to trade in that healthy eating plan for less nutritious holiday goodies.

According to Lindsay Kordick, a registered dietitian and ACSM Health Fitness Specialist in Bozeman, it is possible to partake in special holiday meals and treats, while maintaining a nutritious eating plan.

“I encourage everyone to follow the healthy plate model during the holidays,” Kordick said. “This model allows you to fit in some of your favorite foods, but will help guide you to eat a smaller portion, and fill up on other options that are

Recipes and photos courtesy of Lindsay Kordick: from her blog: Eighty Twenty www.eat8020.com

more healthful. Your ‘healthy plate’ should be filled halfway with vegetables, which could be a salad, or cooked vegetables, or a combination of the two. The remaining half of the plate is split in half again, with one-fourth of your plate filled with protein – preferably a lean option like turkey or fish – and the remaining one-fourth of the plate would contain a starch or grain, such as potatoes or rice.

If you add a side of fruit to your meal, it is perfectly balanced, and not dense in calories, sugar, or saturated fats.”

dishes,” she said. “Using applesauce or canned pumpkin in place of fats, like butter and oil, in baked goods can help you to create healthful treats that aren’t heavy in calories. Use less salt and sugar in recipes, and most people will never know the difference. Focus on fitting fruits and vegetables into every meal.

There are many terrific holiday side dishes that include vegetables and fruits, which will fill you up, and provide you with good nutrition as well.”

or nothing’ thought process about your nutrition during the holidays,” Kordick said. “Yes, the holidays only come around once a year, but your health should be a priority year-round.

Keep in mind that the average American typically gains only one pound during the holiday season. Want to decrease your chances of not gaining that weight? Reduce your portions of your favorite sweet treats and heavy holiday side dishes.

If you try to avoid them all toAnd while maintaining a nutri- gether you may find yourself tious eating plan is just as im- feeling resentful about your Kordick also recommends sub- portant during the holidays as healthy lifestyle. On the other stituting ingredients when pre- it is throughout the rest of the hand, if you don’t absolutely paring holiday (or everyday) year, Kordick said it is ok to love something that you are ofmeals. partake in those special holifered (fruitcake, for example), day treats, as long as it’s done don’t feel the pressure to eat “Try to make some healthful in moderation. it. Save your treats for the ones substitutions during the holidays in your baked goods or favorite “Try to not subscribe to the ‘all you really enjoy.”

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Baked “Caramel� Apples Serves 8

4 large golden delicious apples, halved, cored and seeded 4 tsp butter 3 Tbsp light brown sugar 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use a small paring knife to make a slightly larger well in each apple. Place apple halves, well side up, in a large baking dish sprayed lightly with baking spray.

Place 1/2 tsp butter into each apple well, then top with 1 tsp brown sugar. Place baking dish in the oven and bake for 20-30 minutes, or until apple halves are soft and brown sugar has melted. Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes.

Rosemary-Scented Garlic Mashed Potatoes Serves ~6

5 medium red potatoes, quartered 5 medium yellow potatoes, quartered 1 white onion, quartered 5 cloves garlic, pressed 5 sprigs rosemary 2 Tbsp olive oil Olive oil spray 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper 1 cup skim milk 2 Tbsp dried rosemary (if desired) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Toss quartered

Transfer apples to individual serving plates and potatoes, onions and garlic with olive oil, then drizzle with any remaining melted brown sugar place into a baking dish. Spray rosemary from the baking dish. Top each half with ~1 sprigs lightly with olive oil (to prevent burning) 1/2 tsp ground walnuts. Serve immediately. and place on top of potatoes and onions.

Nutrition Info per 1 apple half: 110 calories, 6 g fat, 1 g protein, 12 g carbohydrates, 2 g fiber

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Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 45 minutes, until potatoes are fork-tender.

Discard rosemary sprigs. Remove potatoes from baking dish and place into a large bowl.

Place onions and garlic into a food processor.

Mix until a smooth puree is formed. Add puree to potatoes, then mash. Add milk, salt, pepper, and dried rosemary (if desired) and continue mashing until desired consistency is formed.

Lindsay Kordick has been a registered dietician with Bozeman Deaconess Hospital for nearly four years. She is also an ACSM Health Fitness Specialist and writes a blog featuring recipes based on her 80/20 principle: eating wholesome, healthy meals 80 percent of the time and indulging a bit, 20 percent of the time.

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A selection of pies on offer at the Fall Festival.

Photo by Hannah Stiff.

Fall Festival Raises Funds for Bozeman Senior Center

By HANNAH STIFF

T

he Bozeman Senior Center

was

trans-

formed

into

some-

senior center “living room.”

venturing downstairs.

Another volunteer was pa-

In the basement, an entire

end of another row of random kitchenware.

Two gentlemen eagerly sold

Kids toys, clothing for all tion. When passersby ad- mas décor. Homemade San- ages, paintings, Tupperware mired the colorful cloth, the tas, festive turtlenecks and and other odds and ends dominated several aisles. man admitted he didn’t know holiday centerpieces deif $40 was a good price for lighted throngs of shoppers. Bozeman Senior Center associate director Emily Propst said the handmade quilts or not.

Another corner of the room the festival is the largest fundEach shopper said the price was reserved for every man- raiser of the year. Proceeds was fair indeed. ner of crafting. Reams of from each table go directly Tables were set up in the din- fabric were neatly stacked back to senior center proing area so shoppers could above more sewing sup- grams, like Meals-on-Wheels rest and enjoy a warm meal plies. Buttons and beads and building expansions.

raffle tickets at a table in the

and a slice of pie before were neatly arranged at the (Continued on page 11)

thing of a flea market on Oct. 17 and 18 during the popular annual Fall Festival fundraiser.

Tables covered with everything wooden

from

hand-crafted

spoons

to

silver

serving trays and costume jewelry

spanned

the

up-

stairs of the senior center.

tiently manning a quilt sta-

room was devoted to Christ-

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Volunteers posing with their deliveries for Meals on Wheels.

Photo by Hannah Stiff.

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Delivering Hope

orty years ago, a group of women at the First Presbyterian Church in Bozeman started preparing and serving meals to homebound senior citizens. The hot food, later dubbed the Mealson -Wheels program, was served out of the church until the Bozeman Senior Center was built in 1979.

Meals-on-Wheels offer healthy food, company to hundreds of homebound seniors

By HANNAH STIFF

volunteers,” Bozeman Senior Center Executive Director Judy Morrill said.

The Senior Nutrition Program, which encompasses meals ser ved at the senior center and Meals-onWheels, is funded through a variety of sources. The Federal Older American Act, the Greater Gallatin United Way, county money, and a permissive levy for senior services all help make the lunch programs possible.

Morrill joined the senior center five years later. In 1984, senior center volunteers were delivering about 30 meals a day. In 30 years, the Meals-on-Wheels program has grown steadily. Volunteers now deliver meals on seven routes with“Meals-on-Wheels were from in city limits, serving 95 to then on delivered out of the 100 meals per day to home- Morrill said grant writing, Senior Center, by wonderful bound seniors. individual gifts, memorials

and fundraisers also help buoy the growing program.

“Our budget is always ver y tight,” she said.

Seniors are also encouraged to pay a donation for their meal. For folks over 60 years old, $3.50 is the suggested donation. Meals in Bozeman are delivered Monday through Friday.

Frozen meals are provided Friday to help during the (Continued on page 17)

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The two-day extravaganza is put on exclusively by volunteers. From the folks who arranged the tables and shelves to the people expertly selling their goods, the senior volunteers were both passionate and fun.

“We had a very successful Fall Festival, thanks to over 75 wonderful volunteers who gave their time and energy to make it so successful,” Bozeman Senior Center Executive Director Judy Morrill said. “These volunteers start working weeks ahead of time, getting everything ready.”

All the items for sale were donated throughout the year.

On Columbus Day, when the senior center is closed for the holiday, an army of volunteers begins getting each room ready for the Fall Festival. During the rest of the week, senior volunteers attach prices to each item and display everything in orderly piles and rows.

at 8 a.m.

“This event has been the major fundraiser at the Bozeman Senior Center for over 30 years,” Morrill said. “Over the years, we did three building expansions and the Fall Festival had room to grow.”

A woodwork crafts table was added. The building expansions made room for vintage jewelry and household good as well as the Christmas room.

“It was fun to see people taking several bags out to their car and saying, ‘This is my second trip, but I am still not done shopping,’” Morrill said.

The funds from this year’s Fall Festival are already being put to good use.

“One of the purchases we will make with the proceeds this year will be two new massage chairs for the front lounge area,” Morrill said.

“We have had two there, but they are used all the time and were getting very worn. The On the morning of Friday, chairs are in use all day, evOct. 17, Morrill said more ery day, so we are excited than 95 people were lined about getting new ones.” up outside the senior center waiting for the sale to begin

Roger McCormick with some handmade woodcrafts. Photo by Hannah Stiff.

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Reverend Roxanne Klingensmith posing outtside of the Gallatin County Detention Center. Photo by Hannah Stiff.

Revving Reverend Roxanne Local woman devotes life to social justice in Gallatin Valley

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for the sick, poor and disen-

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franchised - fairly sums up

of addiction, recovery, fear

gensmith has been showing Klingensmith’s life.

and hope for the future.

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On

Klingensmith

For Klingensmith, providing

seven hours every Monday

hosts a gathering called the

a safe place for such vulner-

Tuesday,

visiting inmates at the Galla-

“I always felt a call to go

Survivors Group. It’s a meet-

able people is imperative.

tin County Detention Center.

into the jail,” Klingensmith ing of people who have just

Her Tuesday Survivors and

Murderers or misdemeanor said. “Then one Sunday, the

phased out of county jails the inmates still stuck behind

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bars love her. The Survivors credit Klingensmith with helping save their lives. The incarcerated hope to one day be Survivors.

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grams. The task force gave regular progress reports to a respected justice council.

Klingensmith and her cohorts finally lobbied GalOn top of jail visits, recovery latin County Commissioners groups and a top position to fund a re-entry coordinaamongst her parish, Klingen- tor position. On October 6, smith has been busy talking the new coordinator took up to judges, lawyers and lay- residency at an office in the people to create the first ever Gallatin County Detention inmate re-entry program.

Center. The coordinator is

“I think when you’re able to do your heart’s desire, it’s very good for your health. I’m fortunate that I’ve been able to do my heart’s passion.””

The idea has been in the making for more than five years. After visiting the jail and watching inmates leave the detention center, only to later land themselves behind bars, Klingensmith started thinking of ways to reduce recidivism.

responsible for helping inmates connect with a variReverend Klingensmith volunteering in a kitchen. Photo by Hannah Stiff. ety of services to find work, When she’s not buzzing nity. After delivering a mornhousing, food and help on around the jail, her church ing service, Klingensmith the outside. or the law and justice center, spends time “hobnobbing” Klingensmith can be found with the residents.

After years of meetings, reat the Four Corners Healthsearch and pitches, hiring a care office, where she helps On Thursdays, Klingensmith coordinator feels good. a local practitioner with has meetings for various non“whatever needs doing,” profit organization boards She formed a small task force “It’s a dream come true,” she sits on. She serves as a she said. to tackle the problem in Gal- Klingensmith said. “It was a board member for the Greatlatin County. The group gath- lot of commitment and dediWednesdays she devotes to er Gallatin United Way. ered data. They evaluated cation. We hit roadblocks the senior citizens at the Asother state-run re-entry pro- and we went around them.” pen Point retirement commu- (Continued on page 14)

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control of my days,” Klingensmith said. ”That really gives me a fair amount of freedom to do the things I love. I don’t do things just to do things. I’m on various boards and active with certain things because I believe in them.”

church deacons, Klingensmith said she knew that investing in causes dear to her heart was the key to staying young.

Before that, the reverend worked at Job Service and Women in Transition. Helping folks learn a skill to get into the workforce is something Klingensmith said she’s passionate about.

On Oct. 22, Klingensmith, or Roxy as many call her, turned 74. She plans to take a trip to Hawaii eventually to celebrate. In the interim, she’ll enjoy a luncheon with friends.

“I’ve been fortunate to be a cheerleader with all these things,” she said. “But I Reverend Klingensmith in the waiting room of the Gallatin County Detention Center. never could have done this Photo by Hannah Stiff.

She’s an active member of With her scraps of free time, without people who are just the Energy Share Board of Klingensmith enjoys swing- as passionate. It’s not just a Bozeman and on the state ing a golf club or lunching one-woman show.” board of directors. with friends. Yet with a bustling schedule and rarely Since she moved to Boze“That keeps me busy all a day off, Klingensmith al- man in 1982, Klingensmith week,” Klingensmith said. ways manages a vivacious, has built her life around social justice issues. From the “We are constantly looking energetic demeanor.

United Way to Family Promat applications for fuel assistance.”

“I think part of it is, I am in ise to starting a school for

As for the speed at which she embraces life, well, Klingensmith says she won’t slow down.

“I’m not very good at staying home,” Klingensmith said.

“I don’t find anything that’s very interesting there. I think In 2003, Klingensmith when you’re able to do your helped found Family Prom- heart’s desire, it’s very good ise, a group devoted to for your health. I’m fortunate housing and helping home- that I’ve been able to do my less families. heart’s passion.”

“I don’t plan to retire soon,” Klingensmith said. “I actually don’t plan to retire. I have no desire to do it. I avoid things that don’t turn my crank and I do things I love to do.”

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Giving Back to His Community like the Legion here because they do so many things. They sponsor the baseball team, the Memorial Day parade, the Veteran’s Day ceremony – which is coming up on Nov. 11 – we have Boys State, the women have Girls State, we have an oratory contest going on this year and we have bingo on Wednesday nights, which gets money for the baseball team and the posts.

We also help different organizations out. We do a lot of community service and I like it because it does help out.”

Howe recently was named commander of the American Legion’s Gallatin Post 14.

He took over last June.

“You from vice, said. three

move up step by step second vice, to first to commander,” Howe “I’ve been through all chairs.”

As the commander, Howe said he runs the meetings, ensures the post “is running properly,” heads the Legion board, and more.

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joys that post members work as a team.

“We all work together,” Howe said. “We’ve got really good people.”

In addition to being an active member in the American Legion, VFW and VVA, Howe also volunteers at the hospital every Thursday, assisting patients.

“I volunteered at the V.A. hospital in Fort Wayne and when I came here, they didn’t have a V.A. hospital so I volunteered at the hospital,” Howe said. “I’m doing about the same thing. I take patients from their rooms when it’s requested, to go up to places like X-ray, and sometimes I take patients down from the emergency room to the room they are going to be in after they get through the emergency room. I take messages for different things and I take flowers and letters to the patients that they get through the mail. We try and make them feel as comfortable as possible. The patients appreciate the things you do.”

But despite being in charge of a number of different events and meetings as com- Recently, Howe and his wife mander, Howe said he en- have also taken up food de-

James Howe standing with an American Legion flag. Photo by Tiffany Jerry

livery. Each month the couple delivers groceries from the Food Bank to those in the community who need it.

For Howe, giving back to the community is a positive thing to do, and he encourages others to do the same.

“They really appreciate the food,” Howe said of the recipients. “It’s something that helps them get through the month.”

“When you’re in a community, you should be active in the community and help out,” he said. “That’s part of being a Legionnaire also.”

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Meals consist of salad, a main entrée, milk and desert. The Gallatin Gardeners provided the Bozeman Senior Center with a grant to allow for fresh fruit once a week for seniors.

help, the Belgrade Senior Center served 6,086 congregate meals and 1,948 Mealson-Wheels were delivered to homebound individuals in the last fiscal year.

In Belgrade, the Meals-onWheels program provides valuable nutrition to seniors and sick or recovering folks who need the assistance.

“The Belgrade Senior Center is now serving an average of about 1,300 seniors per year, not to mention the counts of younger and disabled individuals receiving our services,” Bondy said. “The demand for our services has grown and the staff and Board of Directors are currently trying to implement strategies to address the anticipated numbers we will serve over the next 10-20 years.”

“Belgrade Senior Center Mealson-Wheels prepares and delivers hot, nutritious meals to homebound individuals over the age of 60,” Belgrade Senior Center Executive Director Shannon Bondy said. “And to younger clients who are temporarily homebound due to illness, recuperating from accidents or surgery, or no longer able to prepare meals on their own.”

17 meals per day are delivered in the Three Forks area.

Ross said she typically spends two hours delivering 12 to 18 meals each Monday. She could knock out her route in an hour, but she prefers to visit rather than rush.

Last fiscal year, 32,050 congregate meals were served in the four meal sites; 24,321 meals were delivered in the Bozeman, Manhattan, Three Forks Jeanene and Bill Schmitz deliver the their route together. and West Yellowstone.

Jeanene admits she’s the talker As in Belgrade, volunteers of the pair. Bill says he’s happy throughout the Gallatin County to deliver the food and sit quikeep Meals-on-Wheels going. etly while his wife visits.

“We have volunteers who have “This is just a wonderful serdelivered the same route for vice,” Jeanene said. “I’m proud over 20 years,” Morrill said. to do it.”

“Each volunteer usually delivers once a week, so they get to Morrill said Meals-on-Wheels know the seniors on their route volunteers go above and beyond what is expected. very well.”

As need rises, so does cost.

Bondy said the senior nutrition program expenses have grown because of increasing insurance costs, payroll taxes, utiliVolunteers make the Belgrade ties and food prices. While the Meals on Wheels Program pos- Belgrade Senior Center also sible. suggests a donation for each “Meals are delivered by dedi- meal, many seniors are unable cated volunteer drivers Monday to chip in at all. through Friday at no expense to The Bozeman Senior Center the senior center,” Bondy said. also administers the Senior “Volunteers provide their own Nutrition Program in Manhat- Victoria Golding has been a Meals-on-Wheels vehicles and gas to make this tan, Three Forks and West Yel- Bozeman driver for 13 years. program successful.” lowstone.

For senior citizens who live out- Meals in Manhattan are served “I always try to stay and chat side the Belgrade city limits, Tuesday and Thursday at the with everyone on my route,” bulk frozen meals are available Manhattan Senior Center on Golding said. “Sometimes for delivery, Bondy said. On Fri- Main Street. Seven to 10 meals you’re the only person they see days, drivers deliver a hot meal are served to seniors in the com- all day.” and a frozen meal for the week- munity each day. In West Yel- Colleen Ross has been deliverend for seniors who request it. lowstone, meals are served two ing meals on the north east side The Belgrade Senior Center chef days a week with five meals be- of Bozeman for three years. is able to accommodate dietary ing delivered to seniors in their “I love it,” she said. “I think my needs including substitutions for homes daily. The Three Forks people are the best. I’m always Senior Center is open three the first one out and the last one allergies and diabetic meals. days a week. An average of back in to the senior center.”

With good food and good

“These volunteers do so many extra things to help the homebound seniors,” she said.

“From sweet treats on holidays to taking someone to an appointment, making arrangements for extra assistance, to just spending more time visiting with them, which is so enjoyed by the seniors.”

For more information at Mealson-Wheels programs near you, call the Bozeman Senior Center at 586-2421 or the Belgrade Senior Center at 388-4711.

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Three Rivers Senior Citizens Club ■ The Three Rivers Senior Citizens Club (in Three Forks) is an enjoyable place to come for

lunch. We serve a complete, balanced, delicious meal every Tuesday and Thursday. We usually serve over 30 people, and sometimes as many as 50! After lunch, interested folks play cards, and on Thursdays, we also play Bingo. People in the community are also welcome to eat and play, or just to eat, or just to play (at about 12:30 p.m.). On Wednesdays at 1p.m., ladies play Pinochle. On the first Thursday of each month, we are offered free blood pressure testing. On the second or third Thursday, we have a beautiful birthday cake to celebrate all that month’s birthdays.

■ Beginning July 1st, the meal costs $3.50 for folks 60 or over, or $6.00 for those too young

(usually being too young is a good thing). We request that reservations be made one day in advance by calling 285-3235 and leaving a message on the answering machine.

■ Meals on Wheels is available for those unable to come to the Center, for folks in the

Three Forks and surrounding area. Call for information to arrange this service.

■ Some days we have musical entertainment or speakers on various topics after lunch.

■ Folks 50 years old or more may join the Three Rivers Senior Citizen Club. Pick up an

application at the Senior Center. Dues for 2014 are $10.00, which covers our operating budget.

■ On the first and third Sundays of each month, we open the Center from 1p.m. to 5p.m. for cards, Scrabble, or whatever games a person wants to play.

■ We have an extensive lending library of books, videos and jigsaw puzzles. We also have medical equipment to loan including walkers, crutches, shower seats, etc. A very nicelooking upholstered easy chair with lift mechanism and vibration is also available to be borrowed. To borrow an item, call the Center’s President, Jean Farnam, at 570-0800.

■ The Three Forks Senior Center now has a new website: threeforksseniorcenter.com

lunch Menu tues NOV 4 - Tacos

weds NOV 5 - Roast Beef

Nov 11 - Hot Pork Sandwich NOV 12 - Stroganoff nov 18 - Spaghetti

NOV 19 - Polish Sausage

nov 25 - Chicken Cacciatore NOV 26 - Meat Loaf

thurs NOV 6 - Stew NOV 13 - Ham and Bean Soup NOV 20 - Thanksgiving

Dinner Turkey

NOV 27 - CLOSED FOR

THANKSGIVING

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Manhattan Senior Center Park County Senior Center ■ Important Dates: Pinochle is played every Tuesday and Thursday after lunch

206 South Main Street, Livingston Montana, 59047 • www.parkcountyseniorcenter.org

■ What happening at the Manhattan Senior Center: The Manhattan Senior Center

serves dinner every Tuesday and Thursday. Please call 284-6501 before 10a.m. for reservations. You can call anytime Monday-Friday and leave a message. We will be glad to put you on our dinner list.

■ Did you Know: The Manhattan Senior Center has the hall and kitchen available for

rental. This can be used for anniversaries, birthdays, wedding receptions and family reunions.

■ Rental Fees: $35 Hall Rental, $50 Kitchen and Hall Rental, $25 Cleaning Deposit

refundable after event is finished, $10 Key Deposit Call Susan at the Manhattan Senior Center at 284-6501 for more details.

■ Menu: Please contact the Manhattan Senior Center for this month’s menu

selections: 406-284-6501. A $3.50 per person donation is suggested for individuals over age 60, $6.00 for persons under age 60.

P.O. Box 5 • Manhattan, MT 59741

Hollowtop Senior Citizens ■ Serving Harrison, Pony, Norris, and Surrounding areas

Dues: $5.00 year • Meals: $3.50 members • $5.00 guests Dinner: Monday 10/1–5/24 • Wednesday All Year • 12 Noon ■ Pinochle, Puzzles, Games before and after ■ Lending Library, Medical Equipment Lending Room ■ Bus to Butte and Bozeman on Week 1, 2, and • NEW Bus Driver Pat Gooding • 685-3448

For information about Park County Senior Center’s upcoming events, please visit www.parkcountyseniorcenter.org

Menu

Pony, MT 59747 • 685-3323 • 685-3494

Mondays &Wednesdays

please call for menu

Bozeman Lions CLuB Drop off your prescription and non-prescription eye glasses and dark glasses, as well as hearing aids and cell phones in the collection boxes at the Bozeman senior Center, the manhattan senior Center and the Three Rivers senior Citizens Club in Three Forks

For more information, contact Richard Reiley at

406-388-7840

Visit us on the web at http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/bozemanmt

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Belgrade Senior Center

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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: We currently need volunteers to help with fundraisers, setting tables and substitutes for delivering meals-onwheels. Please call 388-4711 if you are interested.

Note: The Belgrade Senior Center will be closed Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Meals-on-Wheels will be delivered Wednesday, November 26th for the remainder of the week. If you have any questions, please call 388-4711.

■ Opportunities for Freebies Attend an educational program, participate in a fitness program or craft class, volunteer at the center, come out for line dancing, play cards or games, etc. and become eligible for one ticket to be entered into a monthly drawing.

■ BELGRADE SENIOR CENTER BIZARRE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH - 8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. – PLEASE CALL THE SENIOR CENTER AT 388-4711 TO RESERVE A TABLE at the cost of $30. Enjoy coffee and pie for $2.00.

Goods of all varieties are welcome and encouraged at the bizarre. A great time to purchase a unique gift item for that hard-to-buy for individual on your list.

■ NEW POTTERY CLASS: Tuesday, November 4 and 18, 1:00 p.m. - Would you like to learn how to make a usable and attractive serving tray or plate?

Becky True, retired pottery teacher will teach you this easy but fun, handbuilding pottery technique in about 1 hour. Two weeks later, she will come back for a follow up 1 hour session to help you glaze piece and then deliver it back the following week. The instructor will supply all materials, clay, glaze and firing. The total cost per person is $15 which includes the two1 hour sessions.

■ Exercise/Fitness/Strength Training: Every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday –9:00 a.m. – The Belgrade

■ Address: 92 East Cameron Ave. Phone: (406) 388-4711 ■ Email: belgradesrcntr@bresnan.net Executive Director: Shannon Bondy ■ Activities Coordinator: JoAnn Hermance

senior center fitness program is designed to accommodate your limitations, rebuild strength and flexibility, and improve muscle tone, strength, and stamina. Come and participate in a fun conditioning class for participants of all levels incorporating seated and standing exercises to help improve muscle tone, strength and movement. The use of hand weights and bands are incorporated into this class.

■ Clogging: Tuesday afternoon - November 4, 11, & 18 – 3:30 p.m. Clogging Classes will be cancelled on November 25.

■ Foot & Chair Massages: - No Free Massages during the months of November & December.

■ “Big Buck Bingo”: Wednesday November 5, 12, 19 & 26– 1:00 p.m.

– Play “Big Buck Bingo” for $1/card; also $1 card for blackout. Win money & have fun! We play five regular bingo games and one blackout game.

■ SATURDAY BINGO - THERE WILL BE ONLY ONE SATURDAY BINGO DURING THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, WHICH WILL BE THE 22ND AT 2:00 P.M. ■ NeedleAires: Thursdays, November 6, 13, & 20 - 1:00 p.m. – Anyone who loves to knit, crochet, stitch or shares a passion for handiwork is welcome to join this friendly group! Many supplies are provided to make items for sale to the public as an ongoing fundraiser for the Belgrade Senior center. Call 3884711 for more information.

■ The Senior Center currently has potholders, dishrags, dishtowels, slippers, cat nip, scrubbies, quilts, etc. for sale at our facility, which is located at 92 E. Cameron Ave. ■ Library: We have restocked our shelves with new titles for you to enjoy at great prices indeed! Please continue helping us build our library by donating books and DVDs to the center. The Belgrade Senior Center has

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a wonderful assortment of reading material, books on tape, and DVDs available for purchase five days a week from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Open to the public.

■ GREETING CARD SALE – Don’t forget the senior center has all occasion cards for only 25 cents each!

Currently, Christmas cards are on sale 5 for $1.00.

■ Farewell Gathering for JoAnn Hermance – Friday, November 7, 11:30a.m. – Come and join the party as we wish JoAnn Hermance many blessings in her venture into retirement. Although she is no longer working as an employee at the center, JoAnn is still a member who promises to join us for dinner every now and again. Please call 388-4711 if you plan on having dinner.

■ Spaghetti Supper - Friday, November 14, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Bring your family to the Belgrade Senior Center on the 2nd Friday of every month for a spaghetti dinner complete with salad, garlic bread and a dessert for only $6.00 a person. The spaghetti dinner is open to the public and walkins are always welcome! THIS IS NOT AL ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT MEAL! ■ Salute to our Veteran’s Dinner: Tuesday, November 11, 11:30 a.m.

- All individuals are encouraged to bring in pictures and stories of family members who served in the United States military to share with others. Please help us make this week special by calling the office to share your story and let us know who you are. We would like to hear from all of our Veterans, including widows and spouses and we are asking for favorite military or patriotic quotes!

On Veterans Day Dinner, all veterans 60 years or older will receive a free meal at the Belgrade Senior Center so call 388-4711 to get your name on the list, seating is limited! Wear patriotic colors and bring any medals, uniforms, pictures and other military memorabilia to share with others.

■ Red Rockers Luncheon: (Mackenzie River Pizza) – Tuesday, November 11, 11:30 a.m. - Enjoy lunch and have fun with other gals each month during the Red Rockers luncheon. All new members are welcome. Call 388-4711 for more information or to sign up.

■ Shrimp/Fish Fry: Friday, November 14, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Open to the Public! No reservations required!

Bring the family to the Belgrade Senior Center on the 3rd Friday of every month for the fish fry dinner. Meals are $10 for adults and include shrimp or cod, baked potato, Jell-O salad, bread and dessert.

■ BROADWATER COUNTY DAY Monday, November 17, 12:00 Noon.

- Anyone born in Broadwater County will get a free meal that day if they are a member of the Belgrade Senior Center. Come and let us know how you came to live in Gallatin County.

■ Thanksgiving Dinner: Friday, November 21, 12:00 Noon – Call to reserve your space for a very special holiday dinner at the senior center.

Enjoy a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings!

■ Cat/Griz Day: Friday, November 21, 12:00 Noon - Dress up to show support and team spirit for your favorite team during the BIG rivalry between the MSU Bobcats and the UM Grizzlies.

■ Board Meeting: Monday, November 25, 1:00 p.m. – Attend the Board meetings and feel free to comment and let us know your ideas and wishes. Your participation will help us do a better job and you’ll have the satisfaction of controlling the destiny of your own Center. True happiness and great companionship usually dwell together, and our Center has been providing both while serving the community.

EDUCATIONAL Services Bob Ross Oil Painting Class – Monday, November 10, 12:45 – 5p.m. - Don Dixon teaches the Bob Ross Oil paint-

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Belgrade November Events Schedule ing class: cost is $45 or $65 if buying supplies from Don. All proceeds go to Don Dixon. YOU MUST SIGN UP AHEAD OF TIME FOR THIS CLASS. Computer Classes – No computer classes will be offered during the month of November.

Support Services Hearing Aid Maintenance First Tuesday of the month, October 7 - 12:30p.m.

NOVember Menu 3 – Lasagna, Garlic Bread 4 – Beef Enchiladas, Beans 5 – Ham w/Pineapple, Scalloped Potatoes/ Bacon

6 – Oven Fried Chicken, Stuffing & Gravy 7 – Meatloaf/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes

Blood Pressure Checks - 2nd Tuesday, 2nd Thursday, 3rd Friday & 4th Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. - Retired and/or working professional nurses perform blood pressure checks. No appointment necessary Medical Equipment Loan Closet Wheelchairs, canes, bedside commodes and walkers available on a temporary basis. Equipment and cash donations welcome.

10 – French Bread Pizza

Ongoing Activities and Services Exercise & Strength Training - Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Bingo – Wednesdays – 1:00 p.m.

Bingo - 2nd & 4th SATURDAY – 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

Pinochle/Card Games - Thursdays – 9:30 a.m. – Fridays – 12:30 p.m.

Bake Sale – 3rd Thursday - 11:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Spaghetti Supper – 2nd Friday – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Shrimp / Fish Fry – 3rd Friday - 5:007:00 p.m.

17 – Broadwater Co. Day – Gyro Sandwich,

Nutrition Program Congregate Meals at center Monday through Friday, 12:00 Noon Meals-on-Wheels delivered Monday through Friday to homebound individuals Frozen Meals available for pickup at center Monday through Friday - Call 3884711 FREE Birthday Dinner Celebrations on 3rd Thursdays during the month of your birthday

11 – VETERANS DAY DINNER – Pork Loin/ Gravy, Mashed Potatoes

12 – Seafood Salad, Chicken Salad 13 – Spaghetti w/Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread 14 – Swedish Meatballs/Rice Potato Salad

18 – Herb Garlic Chicken, Pasta Salad 19 – Taco Salad 20 – BIRTHDAY DINNER – Pork Roast, Roasted Red Potatoes

21 – THANKSGIVING DINNER - Turkey/ Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Cranberry Sauce & Green Bean Casserole

24 – Italian Sausage/Onions & Peppers, Noodles

25 – Teriyaki Chicken, Rice 26 – Salmon, Baked Potato 27 – CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY 28 – CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Note: All meals include Salad and Dessert Bar, Roll and Drink

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Bozeman Senior Center The center will be closed on Thursday November 27 & Friday November 28 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!

■ Thank you to over 100 extremely dedicated volunteers who worked so hard to make this year’s Fall Festival a grand success!

A special thank you to all the committee chairpersons. You worked so hard all summer, storing items for this event as well as the long hours days before the festival sorting and pricing.

Thank you to all who brought in things to sell. The whole event was a great success because of each and every one of you. We also thank Sigma Chi, Befrienders, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Phi Epsilon, the Air Force ROTC, & others for helping set up & clean up from the event! The proceeds from the Festival help to support the programs and services we offer throughout the year. We are happy to have you as members and look forward to seeing you in the Center often. To our Raffle winners: Congratulations! We appreciate your support.

■ Yellow is the color! Have you noticed the freshly painted benches and table at our entryway? Volunteers Sandi Kewley, Gary Hainstock, & Betty Tripp have been hard at work updating our flower beds & entryway. A big thank you for your help!

■ Thanksgiving Dinner. Thursday November 20 at noon. Join

us for a delicious Thanksgiving meal, complete with entertainment. We will serve turkey, mashed potatoes, & pumpkin pie (of course)! Please call 586-2421 to sign up (this does reach capacity). Entertainment will be provided by the Gallatin Valley Accordion Ensemble.

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Address: 807 North Tracy ■ Phone: (406) 586-2421 ■ Web: www.montanaseniorcenter.org ■ Email: judy_srctr@bresnan.net (Executive Director) ■ Email: emily_srctr@bresnan.net (Associate Director)

■ Cat/Griz game day noon meal. Friday, November 21 at noon.

Time is approaching for a sure to be memorable rival match-up!

Show your support for the Bobcats by wearing your blue and gold & enjoy a fun “tailgate” lunch! Go, ‘cats, go!

■ Cinnamon Rolls. Friday November 14 at 9:30. Fresh cinnamon rolls for just a $1.25.

■ Singles Morning. Friday November 14 at 10am. Purchase a fresh cinnamon roll & mingle with fellow singles!

■ Portraits in Oil. We are looking for anyone who is interested in joining the Portraits in Oil Class. An on-going class meets from 9am-12pm on Wednesday mornings. If you are interested in learning portraits in oil, please call the center (586-2421).

■ NEW TRIP: KENTUCKY, TENNESSEE, & NORTH CAROLINA: MAY

15 - 21, 2015. Exciting new spring trip. Fly to Louisville, Kentucky to begin the trip. Tour Churchill Downs Racetrack and the Kentucky Derby Museum. Sightseeing including Kentucky Horse Park, on to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee for the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show, sightseeing in the Smoky Mountain National Park and Gatlinburg. Country Tonight Evening Show included, too.

In Asheville, North Carolina tour the beautiful, huge, Biltmore House and Gardens and much more. Itinerary available at the Sr. Center. Cost: $2499.00 per person, double occupancy. Experience Spring in the Deep South.

■ Pacific Northwest: August 20, 2015. See the sights of Seattle

■ State Day: Montana! Friday November 7. Montana officially entered the union on November 8, 1889. Join us for Montana State Day! Please note: As we all live in Montana, this meal will not be free like other state day celebrations.

and Victoria on Vancouver Island, Canada, and Leavenworth, Washington. Highlights of the trip: Pikes Market, Boeing Tour, Butchart Gardens, Bavarian Village in Leavenworth, and the Victoria Clipper Ferry Experience. Flight included. Cost: $2299.00 per person. Itinerary at Sr. Center front desk. Slide presentation on this trip: Tuesday Nov. 18 at 11:00am.

■ Movie Afternoon: Tuesday November 18 at 1:00pm. Join

■ PRAGUE AND CHARTERED RIVER CRUISE ON THE DAN-

us the watch the film “Last Love”. Starring Michael Caine & Clemence Poesy. Director Sandra Nettelbeck delivers a tale of platonic love between a man who needs someone to care, and a kind woman who cares enough to be that someone. Popcorn provided!

UBE: OCTOBER 25 – NOVEMBER 4, 2015. Fantastic river cruise on the Amadeus Royal. Two nights in Prague at the beginning of the trip. Rates and itinerary at Sr. Center front desk. Slide presentation on this trip: Tuesday Nov. 18 at 11:00am.

■ Mexican Rivera Cruise. March 22-29, 2015. Norwegian Cruise

■ Blue Spurs Band, Senior Dance. Saturday November 8 from

Line Ports of Call! Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, & Puerto Rico Vallarta. Brochure & prices are available at the front desk. This will be a great winter get-a-way!

veterans! We invite you to dinner on this special day as we say Thank You for serving our country. Dinner is free for all veterans.

Please call 586-2421 by Friday, November 7 to make reservations.

■ Our center is looking for retired nurses (or current nurses!) who are interested in helping at our monthly foot clinic. This is a great service to our senior population. The foot clinic is offered two Monday’s of each month. Please call 586-2421 with any questions.

■ Iceland Trip. August 26, 2015. Iceland is a fantastic country!

■ Annual Veterans Day Presentation. Tuesday November 11

■ Reader’s Theatre Group: Geri-Actors. If you like to read and

■ Veterans Dinner. Tuesday November 11 at noon. Calling all

at 7pm in the Bozeman Senior Center Dining Room. The Chord Rustlers will present their annual Veteran’s Day Musical Tribute.

This event is free and open to the public, so plan to attend. The Hawthorne Children’s Choir and The Sweet Adelines will join in paying tribute to all veterans.

■ Rest Stop Volunteers Luncheon: Thank you! Thursday No-

vember 6 at noon. We would like to thank each of our Rest Stop Volunteers by inviting you to lunch, on us! If you volunteered June-September in 2014, please call to RSVP for this special meal!

■ Advance Directive Planning. Wednesday November 5 at

1:00pm. Please Join Tammy Bugarin from Rocky Mountain Hospice to learn about Advanced Directives. Medical treatment decisions sometimes raise difficult issues. Rocky Mountain Hospice is committed to helping you resolve these questions as they arise. Hope to see you here!

■ Pottery Class. The first two Friday’s of each month! Jane,

with JK Moyles Pottery, will provide an introduction to pottery class on Friday November 7 & 14 from 1:30pm-3:30pm. The first session will cover hand building & the second session will cover glazing. The instructor provides 5lbs of clay, all necessary tools, glazes, & 2 hours of instruction/assistance. The cost for both classes is $20.00 (please pay in advance). If you are interested in this class, please call Emily at 586-2421. Space is limited to between 5 & 10 people.

■ November is National Caregiver Month. Friday November 14 at 1:00pm. Are you a caregiver? Are you coping with the stress of caring for a loved one? Come spend an hour and learn about some great ideas to help you through this stressful time. RuthAnn Marchi, HomeInstead Senior Care will lead this informative presentation.

7pm-10pm. Join the Blue Spurs Band for a fun evening of dancing, entertainment, & light refreshments. Cost: $5.00/person.

You will thoroughly enjoy this trip, Brochures at Sr. Center front desk.

■ Dog Sled Trek. Jan. 21-22, 2015. A fantastic winter experience:

use your imagination, join the Readers Theatre group at the Senior Center—the Last Best Geri-Actors. Join us each Friday at 1:00. Join the fun—no acting experience necessary.

Dog Sled Trek in Mill Canyon, then spend the night at Chico Hot Springs. Sounds great doesn’t it. Full itinerary at the Senior Center front desk. Only room for 8. $525.00 per person. Includes transportation, Dog Sled Trek and lunch on the Trek, lodging at Chico, double occupancy.

■ Second Hand Rose Thrift Store: Our store is open for shopping

■ SNOWCOACH TRIP: March 5-6, 2015. Enjoy Yellowstone

from 10am-2pm, Monday-Friday. We would also like your donations of clothes, household items, books, games, crafts, & more.

Bring it to the senior center anytime between 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Also, tell your friends to bring their items here, too. Thank You!

■ Forgetters & Friends. This group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1pm at the center. A comforting way to learn more about coping with Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementia’s.

■ Caregiver Support Group. This support group meets at Spring Creek Inn the 2nd Thursday at noon & 4th Thursday at 5:30pm.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be physically and emotionally demanding. This support group will provide help and hope to families of those with Alzheimer’s disease or other related dementia.

■ Meals-on-Wheels Needs Volunteers! Meals-on-Wheels is in need of volunteers to deliver meals in Bozeman. Volunteers are asked to deliver meals one day a week on a permanent basis or as a substitute on an as needed basis. Meals leave the Center at 10:30am; drivers are back in the Center by 12:00 noon. If you would like to volunteer, please call Sue, 586-2421.

■ TAX AIDE: Individual appointments will be on Mondays, all day and Saturday mornings, starting in February. This excellent service is available thanks to wonderful AARP volunteers. Appointments can be made by calling the Bozeman Senior Center, starting in December, 586-2421.

Park in the wintertime on a fun SNOWCOACH RIDE. Travel to West Yellowstone, enjoy the afternoon and evening on your own. Your night’s stay will be at the Holiday Inn. Next morning, your adventure begins. Board a heated snowcoach for a great day in the Park, going to Old Faithful. There enjoy seeing Old Faithful at its finest. Have lunch there, visit the new Visitor’s Center, if you wish, and enjoy seeing animals along the way.

Cost: $205.00 per person, includes bus fare, lodging, and snowcoach ride. Meals are on your own. Get signed up right away.

Services: Computer Assistance with Jack, Paul, Jay, Molly, Andrew Merwin, & Sandra Merwin. We are happy to have such great volunteers to assist with computer help to our senior community.

Please sign up for one-on-one instruction with these wonderful volunteers. Call 586-2421 for to set up an appointment or more information. Please note: You must be a member of the senior center and purchase a monthly computer card.

Medical Equipment is available for those over the age of 50.

Items such as walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs/benches, crutches, etc. can be out on loan to you in time of need.

Driver Refresher Class: AARP Driver Safety Program. Call the Center at 586-2421 to sign

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Bozeman November Events Schedule up for the next class available on Wednesday December 3.

Social: Pancakes/Bingo. Monday November 17 at 5:30pm. Pancake Supper is $3.50, and is served at 5:30pm. Bingo to follow! Cash prizes.

Creative Writing group! Tuesday’s at 10:00am. Be sure to join the fun of writing your life story or writing creatively.

Oil Painting: The oil painting class will meet on Monday November 3 & 17 with instructor May Mace. The time to meet is 1:00pm. For more information contact Emily, 586-2421.

november Menu 3 - Fruit, Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Tapioca Pudding

Tuesdays: 9:15am Aerobics Combo, 10:15am Tai Chi, 11:30am Gentle Tai Chi, 12:30 Strong Women/Men, 2:00 Arthritis Exercise.

Scrabble – 10a.m. Thursdays Cribbage - 1p.m. Tuesdays

4 - Applesauce, Pork Roast, Roasted Potato, Mixed Veggies, Blueberry Crisp

Wednesdays: 8:30am Strong Women, 9:00 Silver Sneakers, 10:00 Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 1:00pm Balance, 1:30pm Yoga Stretch.

Pancake Supper and Bingo – third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. $3.50

5 - Asparagus Soup, Chef Salad, Bread Stick, Pound Cake

Second Hand Rose Thrift Store Monday - Friday 10a.m. - 2p.m.

6 - Copper Penny Salad, Baked Chicken,

Thursdays: 9:00 Yoga, 10:15am Tai Chi, 11:30am Gentle Tai Chi, 12:30 Strong Women/Men, 2:00 Arthritis Exercise.

Fridays: 8:30am Strong Women, 9:00am Silver Sneakers, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 11:30am Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 2:00 Arthritis Exercise.

Pinochle – 1p.m. Thursdays

Educational Opportunities Computer Room – open 8:30a.m. – 4p.m. members only Computer One-On-One Help by appointment, please call 586-2421

Nutrition Services

Macaroni & Cheese, Corn, Carrot Cake

7 - Montana State Day. 3 Bean Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potato, Peas, Butterscotch Bars 10 - Cottage Cheese, Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Ice Cream

11 - Veterans Day Dinner. Coleslaw, Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Cauliflower, Blondie

Foot Clinic by appointment call 586-2421 (3rd and 4th Mondays each month)

Free Birthday Dinners celebrated on Wednesdays only!

Book Club discussion will meet on Monday November 17 at 10:30am. This month’s book is Sweet Thunder by Ivan Doig. Please stop by the center for a copy! Please note: we have 10 copies to loan out.

Free blood pressure checks are done every Wednesday from 11:30am until 1:00pm

Meals served in Center, Monday - Friday 12p.m.

The Red Hat ladies will not meet in November.

Woodworkers shop members only 8:30a.m.-4p.m.

Association for Blind Support Group – Second Thursday of each month at 1:30p.m.

17 - Pancake Supper. Beets, Chicken Stir

Woodworkers Meeting first Wednesday of every month at 10a.m.

Forgetters and Friends – Second Wednesday at 1p.m.

18 - Fruit, Crab Salad, Garlic Bread,

Wood Carvers 9:30a.m. Mondays

Caregiver Support Group - now meets at Spring Creek Inn on the second and fourth Thursday of each month beginning at 4p.m. Please call Spring Creek Inn for more information, 586-0074

19 - Toss Salad, Roast Beef, Baked Potato,

Cribbage Players! Tuesday’s at 1:00pm.

Ongoing Activities: Health and Exercise Program Mondays: 8:30am Strong Women, 9:00am Gentle Aerobics, 10:00am Core, 10:30am Aerobics Plus, 11:30am Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 2:00 Arthritis Fitness.

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Social Activities Tuesdays and Thursdays Bingo at 1p.m.

Bridge Wednesday and Friday at 12:45p.m.

Duplicate Bridge – Mondays 12:30p.m.

Watercolor Painting – 9:30a.m. Wednesdays Creative Writing – 10a.m. Tuesdays

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Meals-On-Wheels delivered Monday - Friday to home bound

Support Services

Gallatin Valley Multiple Sclerosis Self Help Third Wednesday of Sept. - May at 3p.m. Contact Gretchen at 624-6161 with any questions.

Bozeman Senior Center Travel Department Complete itineraries for each trip are available at the Senior Center front desk.

Bozeman Senior Center

12 - Jell-O, Chicken Alfredo, Garlic Bread, Broccoli, Cheesecake

13 - Toss Salad, Baked Ziti, Garlic Stick, Veggies, Brownie

14 - Cinnamon Rolls. Carrot Salad, Baked Cod, Rice, Mixed Veggies, Lemon Meringue Pie Fry w/ Veggies, Egg Roll, Sunflower Cookie Tomato/Cucumber, Chocolate/Zucchini Cake Carrots, Peach Bars

20 - Thanksgiving Dinner. Fruit Salad, Turkey Dinner, Green Beans, Pumpkin Pie

21 - Cat/Grizz Tailgate. Bobcat Burgers, Beans, Chips, Pickle, Cookies

24 - Grapefruit/Oranges, Baked Cod, Rice, Mixed Veggies, Pumpkin Pudding

25 - Cottage Cheese/Fruit, Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Broccoli, Apple Crisp

807 North Tracy, 586-2421 Email: judy_srctr@ bresnan.net Executive Director

26 - Tomato Soup, Caesar Salad, Bread,

Email: emily_srctr@bresnan.net Associate Director

27 - Thanksgiving Day. Center Closed 28 - Center Closed.

www.montanaseniorcenter.org

Cucumber/Tomato, Banana Nut Bread

Please make reservations for lunch so that we can have an adequate amount of food!

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November, 2014

RSVP

Southwest Montana

RSVP of Gallatin County’s most recent volunteer opportunities: Huffing for Stuffing: Registration now open! www. huffingforstuffing.com. Lots of volunteer opportunities for race day.

Ready to Rent Classes: HRDC Housing Department is offering a comprehensive curriculum for families and individuals who have rental barriers such as lack of or porr rental history, property upkeep, renter responsibilities, landlord/tenant communication and financial priorities. Call or email Kate at 585-4856 or readytorent@thehrdc.org for more information.

Huffing for Stuffing: Lots of opportunities for race day.

HRDC VITA Program: Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program will begin at the end of January. Volunteers are needed to help with paperwork. Training is provided.

Galavan: Volunteers are needed to make reminder calls and confirm rides for the following day.

Warming Center: Help those that are homeless stay warm.

Volunteers are needed for overnight shifts at the center. Training is provided.

Three Forks Food Bank: Volunteer needed on Mondays and/ or Thursday’s to help with administrative duties, including answer phones and questions, some paper and computer work. They will train.

Belgrade Senior Center: Meals on Wheels needs substitute drivers. Delivery times are before Noon Monday – Friday.

807 N. Tracy Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715 406-587-5444 ■ 206 South Main, Livingston, MT 59047 406-222-2281 ■ Margaret Mason, Director (mmason@rsvpmt.org) ■ Shannon Burke, Livingston Program Coordinator (livingston@rsvpmt.org) www.rsvpmt.org needed to make phone calls to different agencies/programs to make sure database is up to date and make safety calls to home bound seniors.

Jessie Wilber Gallery @ The Emerson: Volunteers needed on Wednesday’s, Thursday’s, and Friday’s to greet people at the main desk, answer questions and keep track of the number of visitors.

Only requirement is enjoying people.

Habitat for Humanity Restore: Volunteers needed for general help, sorting donations and assisting customers at the Belgrade store.

Gallatin Rest Home: Volunteers wanted for visiting the residents, perhaps sharing your knowledge of a craft, playing cards, reading to a resident or use your musical talents to help entertain. Your compassion is the only requirement.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Mentors: Make a difference in the life of a child by being a positive role model for only a few hours each week.

Galavan: Volunteer drivers are needed M-F 10-2. Volunteers need a Commercial Driver’s License and Galavan will assist you in obtaining one.

Use Your Skills and Interests: Your unique skills and interests are needed for a variety of ongoing and one-time events. Please call to find out how we can match you with exactly the right volunteer situation to meet your needs. You dream about what you’d like to do volunteering and RSVP can make it happen!!

Belgrade Meals on Wheels: Deliver meals M-F to seniors.

Bozeman Senior Center Foot Clinic: Retired or nearly retired nurses are urgently needed! Just 2 days a month either 4 or 8 hour shifts.

Help Center: A volunteer who is computer literate and interested in entering data into a social services database. Also volunteers

Sacks Thrift: Support the Help Center by volunteering at the thrift store. Volunteers needed for 2-3 hour shifts on any day (Monday –

Handcrafters: has a need for donated fabric (a yard or more pieces) for projects for prenatal nursing classes which include nursing capes and baby care packages for new mothers.

The Shane Center would like volunteers to be the

“gatekeeper” of the building on Tuesday’s or Friday’s, answering questions or showing someone around. There’s also a need for volunteers to do research on the old East Side School building itself. If you’re an organized person who would enjoy visiting with older teachers and students collecting stories and finding old pictures of them and the building itself, we have a need for you.

RSVP Handcrafters: Join this group of crafters in quilting, knitting, crocheting & embroidering to make items like hats for chemo patients, baby blankets & other hand made goods for our community. Meet once a week (can work from home). Items are on sale in our store in the RSVP office at the Senior Center and the Farmers Market on Saturday’s until September 13th.

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital: Volunteers are needed at the Information Desks to greet people and give directions at the Atrium and by The Perk each day from 8am – Noon and Noon – 4pm.

Community Café: Brush up on your computer skills by volunteering 2-3 hours at beginning and end of the month entering computer data into Excel spreadsheets.

Fall is on the way and RSVP has so many places for you to become involved in your community.

Museum of the Rockies: Variety of opportunities available, such as helping in the gift shop and more.

American Cancer Society-Road to Recovery: Volunteers needed to drive patients receiving treatments from their homes to the Hospital. No set schedules. Only skill needed is your compassion.

Senior Groceries – Gallatin Valley Food Bank: Deliver commodities to seniors in their homes once a month. Deliveries in Belgrade are especially needed.

Currently has the following opportunities:

Heart of the Valley: Cats are in need of volunteers to play, cuddle and socialize. Only skill needed is your compassion and love of cats.

American Red Cross: Two volunteer opportunities available.

Blood Drive Ambassador needed to welcome, greet, thank and provide overview for blood donors. Phone Team volunteers are needed to remind, recruit or thank blood donors. Excellent customer service skills needed. Training will be provided. Flexible schedule.

Befrienders: Befriend a senior; visit on a regular weekly basis. Your interests will be matched to a senior who needs companionship.

RSVP of Park County

Saturday) 9:30am – 6:00pm in Bozeman and Belgrade locations.

Livingston Health & Rehab: Activity volunteers

needed weekends for bingo callers and movie showings, M-F 9-11 AM for coffee and reading the local news, Tues. & Thurs 7 PM movie night. Wanting to help others is the only requirement.

Big Brothers Big Sisters: Be a mentor and positive

role model for a child. Donate one hour a week of your time to enrich and make a difference in a boy or girl’s life.

Fix-It- Brigade: needs volunteers of all ages and skill levels to help with small home repairs such as mending a fence, cleaning up a yard, weatherization or something as simple as changing light bulbs. You will be helping seniors or veterans for a 2 hour or less task on your time schedule.

The Food Pantry and Loaves and Fishes see an

increase as the weather changes. You can volunteer in one of many capacities and make sure no one goes hungry this winter.

Stafford Animal Shelter: needs compassionate

people to social with the cats, kittens and walk the dogs. Come

Please call Deb at RSVP today at 587-5444 for more information on these and other opportunities or to learn more about becoming an RSVP volunteer. It’s fast, free and fun.

share your love with a furry friend.

Links for Learning: Spend one hour a week either Tues or Weds with a child after school helping with homework, reading or playing games. Ages from 1st to 5th grades.

RSVP Handcrafters: Meet once a week making new friends as you work on crocheted and knitted caps and scarves so every child at Head Start can be warm this winter. We are also making gifts for the prenatal classes. Come join in as we visit, laugh and work on Thursdays at 1 PM at the Senior Center.

Yellowstone Gateway Museum has a variety of exciting projects. Come learn about your local history.

RSVP: Has many one-time events and fundraising events

that request volunteers. It is a good opportunity to meet new people and see old friends while lending a helping hand.

Contact: Deb Downs, RSVP Program Coordinator 111 So. 2nd Street, Livingston, MT 59047 phone (406)222-2281 email: livingston@rsvpmt.org.