Prime - October 2014

rime P October 2014 In this issue: Life After Hair pg. 3 Why Not Petanque? pg. 5 A Proud “Uppity” Woman

pg. 10

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October, 2014

Contents:

Life After Hair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 3 Active Aging Week. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 4 Why Not Petanque?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 5 Recipe Box: Winter Soups & Chili . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

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Opposite Page Joe Valletta enjoying a Bozeman summer day. Photo courtesy of Joe Valletta.

October, 2014

Life After Hair J Former New Jersey stylist enjoying retirement years in Bozeman oe Valletta always knew he was going to work with hair.

what I did,” Valletta said.

By TIFFANY JERRY

Although

his

grandfather Valletta graduated from the

and father worked as bar-

Vidal Sassoon and Paul Valletta, 68, who was born bers, Valletta said he was Mitchell Academies and and raised in New Jersey, drawn more to “the cosme- worked as a hair stylist for

His grandfather and father received his barber’s license were both barbers, two of at 16. At 19, he served with his uncles were barbers, his the First Air Cavalry in Vietaunt was a beautician and nam. Three years later, he Valletta said he was raised with “an obligation to the opened his first salon at age family.”

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22 in Morristown, N.J.

tology end of it.”

“First of all, it’s much more interesting because there’s a little bit more to the hair

the duration of his career.

He owned three salons during a 44-year period, though he styled hair for nearly 50

business - you get to do years. highlights and other things

“My grandfather wanted me “That’s what I did until I re-

- and you’re not just sitting During his career, Valletta there cutting hair all day,” said he competed and won

to have a license, so that’s

he said. “

tired,” Valletta said.

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October, 2014

Active Aging Week Celebrated in Bozeman

By ERIN SCHATTAUER

Cheryl Bartholomew, a certified senior fitness instructor and president of Seniors N’ Sync LLC, demonstrates how to use walking poles at a Stability for Mobility pole walking class. Photo by Erin Schattauer

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ll this week, seniors From spiritual to nutritional munity organizations. The measure how many steps in

Bozeman

and

to social, wellness covers

around the countr y

all aspects of life, accord-

week continued with pole they took during the week. walking classes, wine and food pairing class, group Today, the events wrap up with

have been learning about

ing to Wilson.

health and wellness during

Taiko a Gallatin Valley Land Trust Hillcrest’s full week of events drum performance, a tour of trail walk, a flower arranging reflects that. the Bozeman Public Library, demonstration, a presentation

Active Aging Week.

A national event, this is the third year that Bozeman’s Aspen Pointe at Hillcrest has been the hub of activities locally.

“We look at senior wellness as being more than just medical,” said LeRoy Wilson, vice president of senior services at Hillcrest.

walks,

About 88 people were at the opening ceremony on

a

Montana

acupuncture and numerous

by artist Christine Joy about

other activities.

the creative process and clos-

Monday, ranging in age Lunches offered participants from 55-90. tastes of dishes from around the world, including Italian,

The week of activities start- Mexican and barbeque. ed with the Lend a Hand Fair where people could learn On about volunteer and com-

Monday,

ing ceremonies.

In the end, Wilson hopes participants walk away with more information about their

participants community and its resources

were given pedometers to (Continued on page 8)

October, 2014

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Why Not Petanque?

By ERIN SCHATTAUER

F

Floyd Kloepher lobs a ball during his turn at a recent petanque match. Photo by Erin Schattauer

loyd and Mar y Kloep-

hers were in the mix, taking

Petanque is a French game first set of petanque balls

her were in Boze- turns lobbing palm-sized that is often referred to as before they left. man visiting their balls toward a much small- a mix between bocce and daughter, Mo Holt, when er wooden ball, the cochon- horseshoes, or bocce and DeKleer proudly shows off she suggested they head net, which translates to “lit- cornhole as Holt describes a new set that is marked over to Centennial Park to tle pig” in French. it. Players are split into with hear ts that Lewendal, play petanque. teams and the goal is to her husband, got her for get their balls closest to her bir thday.

“They said anybody can This is something new for the cochonnet. p l a y, s o w e b r o u g h t o u r me,” Floyd, 83, said with “It’s just fun, because we parents out,” Holt said. a smile as he readied to Anders Lewendal and Mar- can play with ever yone, all “ I t ’s r e a l l y m o r e o f a head out onto the softball ilyn DeKleer were on a ages,” said Lewendal. social thing.” field turned petanque playbike trip in France about ing area with the rest of That’s one of the great 10 years ago when they Lewendal, DeKleer and some the group. things about petanque -- first learned of the spor t. of the others who gathered on Even though they had never it’s easy to learn and any- They saw some men play- a recent sunny Thursday eveplayed, it only took a few one of any age can do it, ing in a park and stopped ning to play were involved minutes before the Kloep-

say those who play.

to watch. They bought their (Continued on page 10)

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October, 2014

Crock Pot Split Pea Stew

Tomatillo Chili Bisque

Recipe Box

Create Nutrient-Rich, Homemade Soups and Chili This Winter

By TIFFANY JERRY

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s outdoor temperatures decrease, the desire for a warm, hearty meal begins to increase.

For many, this means pulling out the crockpot and slow-cooking a soup or chili to ensure a warm meal is ready and waiting at the end of a cold day.

According to Lindsay Kordick, a registered dietitian and ACSM Health Fitness Specialist in Bozeman, making soup at home is a nutritious option because “you have complete control over the ingredients.”

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

use a lower sodium broth and not add additional salt when you make soups at home. Additionally, home preparation is much more cost effective. I always suggest that people make double batches of their favorite soups then store single portions flat in Ziploc bags in the freezer for a quick, easy and healthful meal on a busy evening.”

To ensure a healthy, nutrient-packed and filling soup, Kordick recommends adding extra vegetable portions. For soups that contain heavy cream and butter, which increase the “Many canned and even soups fat and calorie content “drafound in the refrigerated secmatically,” Kordick suggests tion of the grocery store, confinding substitutions. tain excessive amounts of sodium,” Kordick said. “You can “Many vegetables, such as

cauliflower, can be pureed to create a “cream-like soup, without the addition of cream and butter,” Kordick said. “An immersion blender is a fantastic tool to have in your kitchen to help you to create this consistency without the mess of transferring contents to a stand-up blender.”

for extra flavor and nutrition. If you are preparing freezer portions of a soup that include pasta, leave out the pasta and add it in when you reheat the soup to prevent the noodles from becoming overcooked.”

As with soup, Kordick said preparing homemade chili also offers control over the ingredients Kordick said lentils and beans and the sodium content. may be added to a soup to increase the protein and fiber “Chili is an easy meal that often content. She also recommends involves using a slow cooker,” trying different ingredients and she said. “A vegetarian chili can be very satisfying and most spices to create new flavors. people will not miss the beef.”

“Experiment with spices such as curry to add a different twist on Two recipes that Kordick recyour favorite soup,” she said. “I ommends are her tomatillo love to add yams or sweet pota- chili bisque and her crockpot toes to soups instead of potatoes split pea stew.

October, 2014

Crock Pot Split Pea Stew

Tomatillo Chili Bisque

10 cups water+ 3 Tbsp low sodium vegetable bouillon base (or use 10 cups of low sodium vegetable broth)

1 Tbsp olive oil

24 oz green split peas

1 large yellow onion, chopped

Serves 10-12

2 small yellow onions, coarsely chopped 5 medium carrots, coarsely chopped 2 cups lean ham cubes

Serves ~6

3 cloves garlic, pressed and minced

1 can low sodium canned diced tomatoes, with juice

1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes

1/2 tsp salt

5 medium red potatoes, cubed

1/4 tsp black pepper

In a crock pot, combine all ingredients except for potatoes and peas. Set crock pot on low for 10 hours.

Do whatever it is that you do during the day.

2 1/2 tsp chili powder 1 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, to taste

Come home to a delicious-smelling house.

2 lb fresh tomatillos, husked and chopped

For final two hours of cooking, add in potatoes and peas.

2 cups low sodium vegetable broth

*Note: as an alternative you can pre-boil the potatoes until soft and add them in with the peas 15 minutes prior to serving. *Additional note: you can downsize this recipe so that it only feeds your family. However, if you make the full batch, for the same amount of work you can have one or two additional frozen bags of split pea stew in your freezer – ready for reheating any chilly day when you are low on time.

Nutrition Info per 1 1/2 cups: 172 calories, 1 g fat, 12.5 g protein, 22 g carbohydrates, 8 g fiber

2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves.

2 cups light sour cream

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Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add garlic and chopped onions and sauté until fragrant, ~5 minutes. Add green chiles, tomatoes, spices, and tomatillos.

Continue to saute ~5 minutes. Add vegetable broth, beans and cilantro and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 20 minutes, until all vegetables are very soft. Use an immersion blender to puree all ingredients (alternately, you can transfer amounts of ingredients into a blender and puree). Whisk in sour cream. Allow to heat through over low heat, ~5 minutes, then serve.

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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Active Aging Week Celebrated in Bozeman Continued from page 4.

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and be encouraged to move ing Week. This year’s theme more. is “Let the adventure begin,” its goal to prove that you’re “We’re just always encour- never too old to discover the aged by the senior popula- excitement of living life to its tion in Bozeman and how fullest, according to the Inactive they are and that we ternational Council on Active can be part of that,” Wilson Aging, which created Active said.

Aging Week in 2003.

This year, the city of Bozeman got involved with the local activities as well, hosting free demonstration classes for pole walking, water fitness, Heart and Sole, Fusion for Function Zumba Gold, Balance and Beyond, juggling, pickleball and more.

Nationally, there were 3,000 events planned for Active Ag-

The week encourages organizations “across North America from YMCAs to hospitals, churches, cities and retirement communities to find new ways to inspire older adults to live richer, fitter lives. And not just for the seven-day stretch, but throughout the year as well,” according to the International Council on Active Aging.

“We’re just always encouraged by the senior population in Bozeman and how active they are and that we can be part of that.”

October, 2014

Health Matters: Dentures

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Editor’s Note: This is part two in a two-part series about dental health.

hen it comes to dentures, people often imagine big, bulky mouthpieces that slip down in the middle of a conversation or at mealtime.

However, according to Dr. James Bond of James Bond Family Dentistry in Bozeman, this does not have to be the case. Dentures have come a long way and today, there are a variety of options to replace missing teeth.

Bond said there are two main types of dentures – partial dentures, which replace only certain missing teeth, and full dentures, which replace all of the top teeth, all of the bottom teeth, or an entire mouth of teeth. He said partial dentures are typically made from a cast partial – a hidden metal framework covered over with acrylic – or all acrylic. Full dentures are typically full acrylic, customized to fit the patient.

“One of the drawbacks to Bond said the drawback to a the full dentures are that the

lower denture is that a seal

upper denture has to be held

cannot be created the way it

in with suction and it covers can on the top because the over the roof of the mouth,” tongue fills up part of the Bond said. “When that hap- space. pens, sometimes you can lose some taste because there are taste buds on the roof of the

“We can usually get them to fit pretty well, but they’ll

mouth. When someone has

never be able to use the

a full denture, that’s one of

dentures the same as they

the biggest complaints I get did with their natural teeth,” – their food doesn’t really

Bond said.

taste the same.”

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October, 2014

Why Not Petanque?

Continued from page 5.

in adding the sport to the the city will provide the “We just do it for fun,” said

“From little kids to old folks,

Bozeman Parks and Recre-

equipment for anyone who

Gar y Gannon who has been

we could create a pretty

ation Department’s grow-

wants to join.

playing about a year. “We

big club,” said Lewendal.

ing list of activities.

talk. It’s just a great forum Long-time players enjoy in-

The

department

for hanging out.”

started troducing new people to

hosting petanque in Cen-

To find out more about the city’s

petanque

league,

the sport and eagerly wel- Wi t h t h e s p o r t s t i l l n e w visit the city’s website at

tennial Park in September. come them into the group. t o t h e c i t y ’s r o s t e r, i t h a s http://www.bozeman.net/ People are invited to drop For many of them, it’s not

only drawn a handful of Depar tments-%281%29/

in Thursdays from 5:30-7 about the competition as

p e o p l e e a c h t i m e i n i t s Park--Rec-Cemeter y/Recre-

p.m. to play. For a drop-in much as it is about social-

f i r s t f e w w e e k s , b u t t h o s e ation/Recreation.

fee of $5 for city residents izing and getting outside to w h o e n j o y i t a r e h o p e f u l and $7 for non-residents, enjoy a shared pastime.

that it’ll catch on.

Life After Hair

October, 2014

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Continued from page 3.

some awards and he worked Valletta spends his time enat fashion shoots in New York joying other activities such as City for a short period of time. golfing, fishing, skiing and He also met his wife, Peg, who gardening. was one of his customers. The couple married and had two He also believes it is important to give back to the comdaughters. munity. As a member of the On June 16, 2012 Valletta Vietnam Veterans Association styled his last head of hair as 788, the American Legion, a professional stylist before the VFW and the Knights of Columbus, Valletta spends retirement. time helping with fundraising “I serviced 22 people on the events and selling raffle tick16th of June and I pulled out ets for the organizations. He of our driveway on the 17th, also helps sell raffle tickets for headed for Montana,” he the Special Olympics. said.

“I go to the mall and we sit The Valletta’s daughter, Leigh, down at the tables and we was living in Bozeman and sell tickets,” he said. “They the couple had made the deci- need bodies.” sion to venture west when Valletta retired, after visits to the As with his hair styling career, area twice a year to see their Valletta said his membership in these organizations is andaughter and her family. other way he has followed in “Three granddaughters later, the footsteps of his grandfahere we are,” Valletta said. ther and father.

These days, Valletta said his styling tools are in a box up in the attic. Though he no longer styles hair professionally, he said he still cuts the hair of his wife, granddaughters, and his son-in-law’s mother.

“I haven’t lost my skills, but I’m retired,” Valletta said.

“My grandfather was World War I, my father was World War II and I was Vietnam and they were all members of the VFW, and the Knights of Columbus and I’m basically the third generation, following suit,” Valletta said. “Just giving back to the community.”

Joe Valletta works on a client’s hair in 1974, when perms were the fashion.

Photo courtesy of Joe Valletta.

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October, 2014

A Proud “Uppity” Woman

by ERIN SCHATTAUER

Virginia Holman volunteers at the Living History Farm at the Museum of the Rockies, sewing potholders to sell in the museum’s gift shop. Photo by Erin Schattauer

October, 2014

V

irginia Holman con- She jokes that she volsiders herself an up- unteers so much so she pity woman. doesn’t have to stay home and clean her house.

It’s even on her license plate.

“I just like it. I like to see the On a first meeting when people,” she said. asked what she’s up to, Holman doesn’t miss a And the people like her beat before quipping, too. She receives friendly “Oh, about 5’4”,” with a “hellos” from ever yone she smile on her face. passes as she makes her way downstairs to a desk In her book, an uppity wom- in the museum’s Collecan isn’t an up-tight woman. tions Department.

It’s a woman who doesn’t take sass from anybody and Holman has called Bozeman doesn’t follow social norms. home since 1995 when she An uppity woman is a wom- moved here from Kansas an that does what she choos- with her son and his family. es, Holman explained.

She worked as a receptionist for a financial services “A long time ago there was company in Bozeman until some election and I saw a she retired in 1998. sign that said ‘Uppity women unite,’ and I thought that Holman lived in Columbus, was good,” she said.

Montana as a child during World War II. Her family At age 79, Holman is busy moved to Kansas when the doing exactly what she war was over. wants, which usually includes spending a good She al ways knew she deal of time volunteering wanted to get back to at the Museum of the Rock- Mont ana a nd the mounies and Bozeman Deaconess Hospital. She is also a 50-year member of the League of Women Voters and a board member for the Headwaters Chapter of the Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation.

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The Tinsley House, part of the Museum of the Rockies’ Living History Farm, where Virginia Holman volunteers. Photo courtesy of the Museum of the Rockies.

ta ins tha t she loves.

“I’m not a big outdoors person. I like the great outdoors from sitting inside and looking out my window,” she said.

t i on. S he r e m e m b e r s ge t t i ng he r fi r s t sc i e nc e fi c t i on b ook a t a ge 13.

“Ever since then I’ve been hooked on it,” she said.

Following her own advice Instea d , she enjoys r ea d- to live as an uppity woman, Holman took what some ing science fiction book s may have considered at the -- the kind that focus o n time an untraditional path. science, not fantasy -- an d She enrolled in college in ha s a n “ enor mous” collec1953, but didn’t finish.

“A long time ago there was some election and I saw a sign that said ‘Uppity women unite,’ and I thought that was good.”

“Back when I first star ted in school, you either got married or went to school but you didn’t do both,” she said.

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Health Matters: Dentures

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Continued from page 9.

For those who may not want Bond said the drawback to to deal with the drawbacks

implants may be the cost.

of full top and bottom den-

He said getting multiple im-

tures, Bond said another op-

plants with crowns is “prob-

tion is implants, which are

ably the most expensive way

made of titanium.

to go.” However, he said

“Even though you’re missing

getting a few implants and

affixing a denture to those all of your teeth, they (den- implants may be more cost tures) don’t have to cover effective. the roof of your mouth and

they don’t have to be as No matter what type of denthick or bulky as maybe a

ture is selected, Bond said

full denture typically is,” he it is important to keep the said. “Some of the newer ways that we can do this is with the use of implants. Implants can be a great way to replace a single tooth or

denture(s) clean.

“It’s recommended to remove your dentures at night and to brush them with a

multiple teeth.”

regular toothbrush or a den-

Bond said implants can have

“You want to make sure that

ture toothbrush,” Bond said.

crowns or bridges attached they stay clean because bacto them, or the dental im-

teria will stick to them. Also,

plants may be placed down

taking them out at night al-

into the bone and gums with lows your gum tissue to reattachments on them.

“That’s a way that you can get dentures to hold in better,” Bond said. “The im-

lax and gives your gums a break. If people wear them all the time, that can cause different infections.”

plants will help to anchor in

He also recommends maintain-

the denture.”

ing regular visits to the dentist.

A good set of dentures can last a lifetime.

Bond said it is important to try and keep natural teeth for as long as possible through regular check ups and proper oral hygiene.

“In the past 40-50 years, oral hygiene has gotten bet-

ter, toothpaste and fluoride use have gotten better and people are keeping their teeth longer,” Bond said.

“You can live with your teeth forever.”

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A Proud “Uppity” Woman continued from page 13

She returned to study anthropology years later in 1981 after she was divorced. She graduated with her degree just before turning 50. Holman said she enjoys studying people and how they lived and adapted to their circumstances.

House and demonstrated how s he se w s p ot hold e r s b y ha nd . T he p ot hold e r s a r e s o l d i n t h e m u s e u m ’s gift shop and help pay for su p p li e s a t t he f a r m .

Before retiring, Holman said she would go to work and come home ever y day. Now, She found an outlet for some she fills her days by volunof her interests by volunteer- teering, something she finds ing at the Museum of the incredibly rewarding.

Rockies where she logs information into the computer Her dedication is recognized for the Collections Departby those around her too. ment and dresses up in period attire for the Living HisBlair Speed, volunteer and tory Farm, where costumed training coordinator at the volunteers take visitors back to the 1890s by cooking, museum, said she is grateful sewing and performing oth- for Holman’s hard work and er duties as they were done uppity spirit. during that time period.

Not only has Holman donat“It’s a gigantic old people ed more than 3,000 hours at dress-up,” Holman said, the museum, she gives rides adding that they need some to other volunteers who no younger people to volun- longer drive and helps by making other volunteers feel teer too. included in the museum comOn Sunday, Sept. 21, the munity, according to Speed.

Virginia Holman doing a sewing demonstration at the Living History Farm at the Museum of the Rockies. Photo courtesy of the Museum of the Rockies.

final day for the Living Histor y Farm before it closed up for the sea son, Holman sat inside the Tinsley

As an uppity woman, t ha t ’s e x a c t ly w ha t H olm a n w a nt s t o d o.

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October, 2014

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

weds

thurs

SEP 23 - Tuna Casserole

SEP 24 - Meatloaf

SEP 25 - Ribs

SEP 30 - Chili

OCT 1 - Ham

OCT 2 - Chicken Salad Wrap

OCT 7 - Beef and Noodles

OCT 8 - Pork Roast

OCT 9 - Tuna Casserole

OCT 14 - Lasagna

OCT 15 - Chow Mein

OCT 16 - Baked Chicken

OCT 21 - Roast Beef

OCT 22 - Tortilla Soup and Salad OCT 23 - Enchiladas

OCT 28 - Sweet and Sour Pork

OCT 29 - Cod

OCT 30 - Chicken & Dumplings

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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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October, 2014

Belgrade Senior Center

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Closed Columbus Day Holiday – Monday, October 13 ■ Area IV 4-year Feedback Forum - Thursday Oct 23-1p.m. Join John Hoffland from the Helena state office to give your opinion on what you would like to see happen during the next 4-years regarding senior services. Important ■ Opportunity to express your ideas, opinions, and suggestions concerning things that matter to you. Several door prizes will be given away to those who attend.

■ Flu Shots! Flu Shots! Flu Shots!

– Friday, October 17 – 9–10a.m.

- Please sign-up at the front desk or call 388-4711. Insurance cards will be accepted, so don’t forget to bring those!

■ Special Days Ahead in October!

Thursday, October 9 - Harvest Day Lunch – Dress in orange, yellow and brown Wednesday, October 15 – NFL Game Day Thursday, October 16 – Birthday Celebration Monday, October 20 – State of Ohio Day Thursday, October 23 - New Member Reception Friday, October 31 – Halloween Lunch & Costume Contest ■ Clogging – Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21 & 28 - 3:30 p.m. - Come and enjoy a fantastic cardio workout with Lori, along with having lots of fun.

■ Bingo on Wednesdays!!!

“Big Buck Bingo”: Wednesday, October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 – 1p.m.

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

- Bring $$’s and play Bingo to win more money. Buy in is $1/card, which is split for the five games played; Blackout is $1/card, winner takes all!

■ Spaghetti Dinner: Friday, October 10, 5:00 – 7p.m. – Bring your family to the Belgrade Senior Center on the 2nd Friday of each month for a spaghetti dinner complete with a salad, garlic bread and a dessert for only $6.00 a person, kids under 8 only $3.00.

The spaghetti dinner is open to the public and walk-ins are always welcome! PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT AN ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT MEAL! ■ Birthday Celebration: Thursday, October 16, 12:00 Noon - Any Belgrade Senior Center member with a birthday in August will receive a free lunch. Come share your special day and have your picture taken for our birthday board. Don’t forget to bring a baby picture of yourself to share and see if we recognize you.

■ Shrimp/Fish Fry: Friday, October 17, 5:00 – 7p.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. Adults $10.00 and Children 8 and younger $5.00.

■ Red Rockers Luncheon: Tuesday, October 14, 11:30 a.m.

– Hong Kong CITY IN BELGRADE. Enjoy lunch and have fun with other gals each month during the Red Hat luncheon. All new members are welcome. Call 3884711 for more information or to sign up.

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■ Our Library is open – 5 days a week from 9a.m. – 2p.m. - We have a wide variety of books and authors including paper back, hard back and vintage books. Open to the public.

■ Movie of the Month - Tuesday, October 28 at 12:45 p.m. – “SAVING MR. BANKS” with Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks. They bring to life the untold true story about the origins of one of the most treasured Disney classics of all time. The back story behind the making of Mary Poppins.

■ Halloween Lunch & Costume Contest – Friday, October 31 at 11:30a.m.

Let’s see who will have the Spookiest Costume. Don’t forget to sign-up as seating is limited. Come one come all.

■ Greeting Cards For All Occasions - Don’t pay high prices for that special greeting card; choose from our large selection and pay 25 cents per card.

EDUCATIONAL Services

one is interested in learning how to operate an IPAD – Please call JoAnn – 388-4711.

Medicare Education: Thursday, October 2 – 11a.m. – OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR MEDICARE Tuesday, October 7, 14 & 21 – 1p.m. – Medicare Changes in Gallatin County Bonnie Anzick will be informing us of all the new changes in Medicare.

Rocky Creek Farms Tour – Thursday, October 16, 1p.m. - We will leave the center by 12:45. Please sign-up so we know how many will be going to carpool. We will take a hay rake ride around the Pumpkin patch. You will be able to purchase Pumpkins and other items they have.

Monthly Board Meeting: Monday, OCTOBER 27, 1p.m. – Members are welcome to attend and bring your questions and suggestions.

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

Bob Ross Oil Painting Class – Monday, October 20, 12:45 – 5p.m. Blood Pressure Checks - Don Dixon teaches the class offer- Tuesday, October 7, 12:30p.m. ing a different picture every month Wednesday, October 15 & 22, 12:30p.m.

– Cost is $45 or $65 if you purchase Thursday, October 9, 12:30p.m. supplies from him. YOU MUST CALL Friday, October 17, 12:30p.m.

TO SIGN-UP AT 388-4711.

Ongoing Activities Computer Classes – Pre-Regisand Services tration is required for Thursday Exercise & Strength Training - Monclasses in OCTOBER. Call 388-47ll day, Wednesday & Friday- 9a.m. to register for INTERMEDIATE Walking Program – Tuesdays – computer classes. Classes are $5/ 9a.m. month with a $12 Belgrade Senior Canasta – Tuesdays – 9a.m.

Center membership. Bring your Bingo – Wednesdays – 1p.m. – Evown laptop if you have one. If anyery 2nd and 4th Saturday – 2:00

October, 2014

Belgrade October Events Schedule -4p.m.

Clogging– Tuesdays – 3:30 p.m.

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

Blood Pressure Checks – 1st Tuesday of the month, 3rd & 4th Wednesday of the month and 2nd Thursday of each monthand 3rd Friday at 12:30 p.m.

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

Shrimp / Fish Fry – 3rd Friday 5:00-7p.m.

Foot Clinic – Wednesday, October 8 and 22 from 9:00-11:30 a.m.

Please call to sign up 388-47ll.

Christi Johnson, a licensed pedicurist will be having the foot clinic .

Free Massage – Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28 – 9a.m.

– 101a.m. – Please call to sign up for a relaxing foot or chair massage by Peggy Byrde.

Gift Shop Is Open – 5 days a week from 9a.m. – 2p.m. - enjoy gifts of all natures and variety!

Nutrition Program Congregate Meals at center Monday through Friday, 12p.m.

Meals-on-Wheels delivered Monday through Friday to homebound individuals.

Frozen Meals available for pickup at center Monday through Friday - Call 388-4711.

FREE Birthday Dinner Celebrations on the third Thursdays during the month of your birthday for members of the Senior Center.

OCTOber Menu 1 - Chili, Cornbread 2 - Chicken Taco Bar 3 - Salmon Loaf 6 - Stuffed Pepper w/ Rice 7 - BBQ Pork, Macaroni Salad 8 - Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas, Beans 9 - HARVEST DINNER - Roast Beef/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes

10 - Baked Cod, Baked Potato 13 – CLOSED - COLUMBUS DAY 14 – Stuffed Cabbage Rolls Over Linguine 15 – NFL GAME DAY – Grilled Ham & Cheese, Potato Salad, Relish Tray

16 – BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – Turkey/ Gravy, Mashed Potatoes

17 - Spaghetti/Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread.

20 - STATE OF OHIO DAY – Baked Potato Bar & Chili

21 – Pigs in a Blanket, Macaroni & Cheese 22 – Chef Salad, Garlic Bread 23 – Meatloaf/Gravy, Mashed Potatoes 24 – Clam Chowder, Egg Salad Sandwich 27 – Baked Chicken, Roasted Red Potatoes 28 – Beef Stroganoff 29 – Ham Potato Casserole 30 – Liver, Bacon w/Onions, Hash Browns/ Gravy

31 – Halloween Dinner – Roast Pork Loin, Scalloped Potatoes

Note: All meals include Salad and Dessert Bar, Roll and Drink

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October, 2014

Bozeman Senior Center

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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)

The Center will be closed on Monday, October 13 for the Columbus Holiday. This will also be the day to begin helping with Fall Festival. See Emily (586-2421) if you are interested in helping!

■ Halloween Celebration! Friday October 31 at noon. Join us

everyone who participated! It was a great season.

for lunch on this day dressed in your best Halloween Costume.

Prizes will be awarded! Please be sure to sign up for lunch in advance. Happy Halloween!!!!

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

■ Annual Fall Festival! October 17 - 18, 2014. Plan to come

■ Pottery Class. Back by popular demand! JK Moyles Pottery

shop, shop, and shop some more. We will also have delicious food you can enjoy both days. Raffle Tickets with great prizes, a Gift Shop, Plants for sale, Woodworkers Handmade Gifts, a gigantic Christmas Shop, and three huge rooms of rummage items galore. It is our most major event of the year! If you would like to volunteer at this very fun event, call Emily (586-2421).

We cannot wait to see you here for this exciting sale! If you have donations for our sale, please bring them no later than Friday October 10.

will provide an introduction to pottery class on Friday October 3 & 10 from 1:30p.m.-3:30p.m. 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 10 people.

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

■ Oktoberfest: Wednesday October 8 at noon. Come enjoy

supply and bring us previously enjoyed and gently used books.

Book donations are accepted Monday-Friday, 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m.

■ Slideshow Presentation by Bob Remer. Tuesday October 28 at 1p.m. Join Bob Remer for a slideshow on Escalante territory in Southern Utah featuring Grand Staircase National Monument, Zion, Capital Reef, and Bryce Canyon National Parks.

Photography by Bob Remer & Phil Howland. Photos are sure to present unique scenes from the area.

■ FLU SHOTS, FLU SHOTS. Wednesday October 1. The Gallatin County Health Department will be at the Bozeman Senior Center from 8:00 to 10a.m. to give flu shots. No appointments are necessary. Please bring your Medicare or Medicaid card; this will pay for the shots. Get prepared for the flu season.

■ REVERSE ANNUITY MORTGAGE PRESENTATION: Wednesday October 29 at 1p.m. If you have credit card debt, your car needs to be repaired, your property taxes are due, or you just need additional income, each month, to meet monthly bills, a Reverse Annuity Mortgage might be the right thing for you. In this presentation, Judy Morrill, counselor with the State of Montana, Board of Housing Reverse Annuity Program, and Debbi Royer, Loan Officer with American Federal Reverse Annuity Mortgage Program, will present information on each program. If you are over the age of 62, and own your home, or are paying toward it, you may qualify. Hope to see you there.

■ New City Justice Center Presentation: Wednesday October 1 at 12:30p.m. Chris Kukulski (City Manager), Ron Price (Chief of Police), and Karl Seel (Municipal Court Judge) from the City of Bozeman will offer a presentation on the Rouse Justice Center construction bond and operating levy on the November 4th City election. Plan to come for lunch and stay for the presentation, right after lunch in the Senior Center Dining Room.

■ Geri-Actors -Halloween Evening Performance. Thursday October 30 at 6p.m. Remember nights long ago when we sat around the radio listening to our favorite shows? Our imaginations would be wide as we followed the Shadow or Green Hornet on their scary journeys. The Last Best Geri-Actors are taking us back to “The Golden Age of Radio” on October 30 at 6p.m.

Dinner followed by a funny & maybe a little scary program, complete with sound effects to make your imagination run wild!

Get your tickets in advance. $8.00/person (includes dinner: soup, bread, salad, & dessert, & entertainment).

a delicious German Dinner and a special program about local microbreweries.

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

■ State Day: South Dakota! Tuesday October 28. Enjoy a delicious roast beef dinner while learning more about the state of South Dakota. If you were born or ever lived in South Dakota, lunch is on us!

■ Movie Afternoon: Tuesday October 21at 1p.m. Join us the watch the film “Million Dollar Arm”. A sports agent stages an unconventional recruitment strategy to get talented Indian cricket players to play Major League Baseball. This Disney film is based on a true story. Popcorn provided!

■ Blue Spurs Band, Senior Dance. Saturday October 4 from

and 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. ping from 10a.m.-2p.m., Monday-Friday. We would also like your donations of clothes, household items, books, games, crafts, & more. Bring it to the senior center anytime between 8:30a.m.4:30p.m., Monday-Friday. Also, tell your friends to bring their items here, too. Thank You!

■ Books: We welcome your books! Please clean out your book

■ 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.

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

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

■ Iceland Trip. July 2015. Come see slides on this very exciting

■ Coming up in November! Advance Directive Planning.

■ Winter Trips are in the planning stage. We will have a

Wednesday November 5 at 1p.m. 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!

Snow coach trip to Yellowstone Park; a Dog Sled trip at Chico, and a Lone Mt. Sleigh ride trip. Watch for more information next month.

■ 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.

■ The Hiking & Walking Programs have finished for the season! Thank you to Tim Linn & Lorraine Zenter for helping lead the groups. Thank you to

new trip. Slides will be presented at 11a.m. on Monday October 27. Iceland is a fantastic country!

■ Forgetters & Friends. This group meets the second Wednesday of each month at 1p.m. at the center. A comforting way to

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Guest Speaker Topics

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October, 2014

Bozeman October Events Schedule learn more about coping with Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Dementia’s.

■ Caregiver Support Group. This support group meets at Spring Creek Inn the 2nd & 4th Thursday at 4p.m. 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 10:30a.m.; drivers are back in the Center by 12:00 noon. If you would like to volunteer, please call Sue, 586-2421.

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 up for the next class available on Wednesday December 3.

Social:

Pancakes/Bingo. Monday October 27 at 5:30p.m. Pancake Supper is $3.50, and is served

at 5:30p.m. Bingo to follow! Cash prizes.

Creative Writing group! Tuesday’s at 10a.m.

Be sure to join the fun of writing your life story or writing creatively.

Oil Painting: The oil painting class will meet on Monday October 6 & 20 with instructor May Mace. The time to meet is 1p.m. For more information contact Emily, 586-2421.

Cribbage Players! Tuesday’s at 1p.m.

Book Club discussion will meet on Monday October 20 at 10:30a.m. This month’s book is Dubliners by James Joyce. Please stop by the center for a copy! Please note: we have 10 copies to loan out.

The Red Hat ladies will meet at Applebee’s on Thursday October 16. The time to meet is at 11:30a.m. Order from the menu.

Ongoing Activities: Health and Exercise Program Mondays: 8:30a.m. Strong Women, 9a.m.

Gentle Aerobics, 10a.m. Core, 10:30a.m. Aero bics Plus, 11:30a.m. Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 2:00 Arthritis Fitness.

Tuesdays: 9:15a.m. Aerobics Combo, 10:15a.m.

Tai Chi, 11:30a.m. Gentle Tai Chi, 12:30 Strong Women/Men, 2:00 Arthritis Exercise.

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

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

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Sneakers, 10a.m. Core, 10:30a.m. Aerobics Plus, 11:30a.m. Beginning Yang Tai Chi, 2:00 Arthritis Exercise.

Foot Clinic by appointment call 586-2421 (3rd and 4th Mondays each month) Free blood pressure checks are done every Wednesday from 11:30a.m. until 1p.m.

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

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

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

Wood Carvers 9:30a.m. Mondays 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 Scrabble – 10a.m. Thursdays Pinochle – 1p.m. Thursdays Cribbage - 1p.m. Tuesdays Pancake Supper and Bingo – third Monday of every month at 5:30 p.m. $3.50 Second Hand Rose Thrift Store Monday - Friday 10a.m. - 2p.m.

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 Free Birthday Dinners celebrated on Wednesdays only!

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

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

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

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

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 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 807 North Tracy, 586-2421 Email: judy_srctr@ bresnan.net Executive Director Email: emily_srctr@bresnan.net Associate Director www.montanaseniorcenter.org

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OCTober Menu 1 - City Justice Presentation. Pea Salad, Baked Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn, Chocolate Cake 2 - Tomatoes/Cucumber, Baked Ziti, Bread Sticks, Broccoli, Blueberry Cobbler 3 - Melon Slices, French Dip, Chips, Pickles, Ice Cream 6 - Cottage Cheese, Swiss Steak, Roasted Potatoes, Green Beans, Cookie 7 - Cranberry Salad, Roasted Turkey, Noodles, Peas, Cherry Crisp 8 - Oktoberfest. Toss Salad, Bratwurst, German Potato Salad, Applesauce Cake 9 - Applesauce, Pork Chops, Stuffing, Carrots, Blondies 10 - Fresh Fruit, Taco Salad, Rice, Corn/ Peppers, Pound Cake 13 - Columbus Day. Center Closed.

14 - Coleslaw, Spaghetti, Bread Sticks, Roasted Veggies, Cookies 15 - Jell-O, Baked Cod, Rice, Mixed Veggies, Lemon Bars 16 - Mandarin Oranges, Caesar Salad, Bread Sticks, Tomatoes/Cucumbers, Cupcakes 17 - Fall Festival. Soup, Sandwiches, Roast Beef Dinner 18 - Fall Festival. Soup, Sandwiches, Roast Beef Dinner 20 - Fruit/Cottage Cheese, Chef Salad, Bread Sticks, Fruit Pie 21 - Succotash, Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Brownie 22 - Toss Salad, Chicken Stir Fry, Egg Rolls, Cookie 23 - Jell-O, Turkey Divan, Broccoli, Sour Cream Bars 24 - Copper Penny Carrots, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Ice Cream 27 - Pineapple Slices, Ham, Macaroni/ Cheese, Carrots, Cake 28 - South Dakota State Day. Coleslaw, Roast Beef, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Apple Crisp 29 - Spinach Salad, Baked Chicken, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn, Bread Pudding 30 - Beets, Baked Cod, Mixed Veggies, Cherry Cobbler 31 - Halloween Celebration. Carrots/ Raisins, Beef, Buttered Noodles, Goolie Surprise, Chocolate Cupcake Please make reservations for lunch so that we can have an adequate amount of food!

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October, 2014

RSVP

Southwest Montana

RSVP of Gallatin County’s most recent volunteer opportunities:

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

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 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.

American Cancer Society-Road to Recovery:

Belgrade Senior Center: Meals on Wheels needs

Volunteers needed to drive patients receiving treatments from their homes to the Hospital. No set schedules. Only skill needed is your compassion.

substitute drivers. Delivery times are before 12p.m. Monday – Friday.

Bozeman Deaconess Hospital: Volunteers are

Befrienders: Befriend a senior; visit on a regular weekly

needed at the Information Desks to greet people and give directions at the Atrium and by The Perk each day from 8a.m.

– 12p.m. and 12 – 4p.m.

basis. Your interests will be matched to a senior who needs companionship.

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.

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

Galavan: Volunteer drivers are needed M-F 10a.m.-2p.m.

Volunteers need a Commercial Driver’s License and Galavan will assist you in obtaining one.

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

Senior Groceries – Gallatin Valley Food Bank: Deliver commodities to seniors in their homes once a month.

Deliveries in Belgrade are especially needed.

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

Sacks Thrift: Support the Help Center by volunteering at

for general help, sorting donations and assisting customers at the Belgrade store.

the thrift store. Volunteers needed for 2-3 hour shifts on any day (Monday – Saturday) 9:30a.m. – 6p.m. in Bozeman and Belgrade locations.

Gallatin Rest Home: Volunteers wanted for visiting the

Heart of the Valley: Cats are in need of volunteers

RSVP of Park County

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

The Shane Center is looking for friendly people to greet

to help with small home repairs such as mending a fence, cleaning up a yard, or helping with weatherization. You will be helping seniors or veterans for a 2 hour task.

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

RSVP Handcrafters: Join this group of crafters in quilting, knitting, crocheting and embroidering to make items like hats for chemo patients, baby blankets and 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 Saturdays until September 13.

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.

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.

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!!

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.

The Food Pantry and Loaves and Fishes: see an increase

join in as we visit and work.

as the weather changes. You can volunteer in one of many capacities and make sure no one has to be hungry.

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

Stafford Animal Shelter: needs people to play with the kitties and walk the dogs. Come share your love with a furry friend.

and show visitors around the center. Flexible schedules.

Fix-It- Brigade: needs volunteers of all ages and skill levels

to play, cuddle and socialize. Only skill needed is your compassion and love of cats.

The Danforth Gallery would like some help with greeting and helping people enjoy their wonderful art

RSVP: has many mailings and fundraising events that request volunteers in the fall. We look forward to meeting new people and greeting old friends

Contact: Deb Downs, RSVP Program Coordinator

RSVP Handcrafters: is working on crocheted and

111 So. 2nd Street, Livingston, MT 59047 phone

knitted caps and scarves so every child at Head Start can be warm. We are also doing gifts for the prenatal classes.. Come

(406)222-2281 email: livingston@rsvpmt.org.