August Prime 2022

A SPECIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE

2 8 12 A MAGAZINE FOR MATURE ADULTS

AUGUST

2022

VOLUNTEER EXTRAORDINAIRE OLD GUYS AND VEGGIE BURGERS SUMMER FUN FOR ACTIVE SENIORS

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Volunteer Extraordinaire

By Will Barrett - PRIME EDITOR

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ackie Riley has been volunteering with the Bozeman Senior Center for seven years. She started in retirement, just after leaving her position of 30 years as a cartographer for the National Forest Service. Riley and her husband moved to Bozeman in 1981 from Delaware to get their masters at MSU. They knew then there was no reason to leave Bozeman, “Why go anywhere else this place has it all”. Just sitting and chatting briefly over coffee, Jackie is interrupted to say hello to old friends frequently.

Throughout the years she has learned how to integrate new volunteers and show them the ropes. Sifting through donations she seems quite at home and in rhythm with it all.

Rose thrift store inside the senior center, Riley says, “we have donations galore.” However, the only problem is that they don’t have enough volunteers to keep up with it all. Riley feels strongly about volunteering. For ten years she and a, “great group of ladies,” started a local chapter for the Lions Club. They called themselves the Bozeman Sweet Pea Lions. They formed because they had noticed there were a few different Lions Groups, and everyone called the women’s groups ‘lionesses’, so they started a Lions Group of their own. The purpose of the International Lions Clubs is, according to their website, “to promote the principles of good government and good citizenship.”

Shortly after moving to Bozeman, Riley got a seasonal job for the summers as a surveying technician. When the rest of her colleagues left Bozeman for the winter, she started taking classes at MSU to get her masters in cartography. She was eventually hired on full time and started making maps for the Gallatin Valley. Riley and her husband bought a home together in 1985.

They have two children of their own, and two grandchildren.

Riley has helped with countless community efforts, “I just like to stay involved. It’s ingrained in me.” She and her husband together have worked with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, the Gallatin Valley Land Trust, and her daughter even works for Thrive, a nonprofit organization in town.

Regarding the Second Hand

To seniors and retirees, Riley encourages everyone to get out and take a look at all of the active groups and service organizations in town. There’s no reason to be

bored in Bozeman.” At 67, she still gets out for hiking and biking, and everything she did when she

first moved to town over thirty years ago. She even skis three times a week in the winter.

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What to do about wellness after 50 Metro Creative Connection

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eaching one’s fiftieth birthday in optimal health is an accomplishment to be proud of. The hard work required to be healthy in midlife includes adhering to a nutritious diet and exercising regularly. Once individuals cross the threshold and enter their 50s, they can look to some additional strategies to maintain their physical and mental well-being for decades to come. · Get a pet. Many people 50 and older qualify as “empty nesters,” a term applied to adults whose children have grown up and moved out of their homes. Some empty nesters experience a phenomenon known as “empty nest syndrome,” which the Mayo Clinic notes can be marked by feelings of sadness or loss.

Pets can help people over 50 with no

children at home overcome feelings linked to empty nest syndrome. In 2018, the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that 86 percent of pet owners felt their pets make them feel loved while 73 percent said their pets provided a sense of purpose. Pets also can ensure individuals over 50 stay physically active and provide opportunities to connect with other people. · Prioritize learning. Whether it’s taking music lessons, going back to school or mastering a new hobby, learning has a profound effect on aging brains. For example, a 2013 study published in the journal Psychological Science found that memory function is improved by engagement in demanding everyday tasks. That study reported that people who learned new skills

A Note from the Editor:

experienced greater memory improvement than people who only socialized or participated in activities that were not as cognitively engaging. · Make an effort to improve balance. Various factors contribute to a decline in balance as adults age.

For example, a decline in muscle mass that begins when people are in their 30s is a normal part of aging. Over time, that natural decline affects strength and agility.

Balance exercises can be a valuable component of a fitness regimen that help individuals reduce their risk for falling as they advance through their 50s and into their 60s and 70s. That’s a significant benefit, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

reports that one out of every three adults age 65 and older experiences a fall each year, and as many as 30 percent of those falls lead to serious injury. · Embrace your inner socialite.

Socialization is important for people of all ages, including individuals 50 and over. A 2017 study from researchers at Michigan State found that valuing friendships was a strong predictor of health and happiness among older adults. Opportunities to socialize with friends may increase as people navigate their 50s and children move out or become more independent. Individuals can take advantage of opportunities to socialize whenever possible.

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Do you know a senior who should be featured in a future edition of prime? Email your suggestions to Karen E. Davis at kdavis@belgrade-news.com.

Aging Conundrums.................................................. 4 Our State Tree And Flower...................................... 6 Old Guys And Veggie Burgers.................................. 8 What Investors Can And Can’t Control................. 10 Summer Fun For Active Seniors............................ 12 Bozeman Senior Center Recreation...................... 13 Meal Service In Senior Centers..........................14-15

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Aging Conundrums

By Bobbi Geise

PRIME AUGUST 2022 / 5 Bobbi Geise

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State university (OLLI at MSU) is one of 125 independent OLLI’s across the nation offering a diversity of learning opportunities for individuals 50 years of age and better. Programs are designed by and for OLLI members, for the pure joy of learning.

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t’s a funny conundrum, this aging process. But one thing is for certain, it is inevitable.

However, how we choose to approach aging is up to us.

Take Marjorie, for example.

She’s a recent octogenarian who prefers to hang out with “younger” folks because being around people that are younger than her makes her feel more youthful and energetic. Jerry agrees. That is also why he engages in university lectures, attends athletic events on campus, and bellies up to the local brew pub to strike up a conversation with someone new and different. At age 67, Sarah took a juggling class to engage an untapped area of her brain and add some therapeutic laughter and levity into her life.

As for myself, part of me is in denial that getting older may mean some of my abilities may change. For example, I narrowly

avert disaster every summer as I ride BMX with my daughter and dozens of kids nearly half a century younger than myself. I am not the oldest rider, however.

A handful of over-60s dare to ride, stay upright, and continue to have big grins on their faces as they cross the finish line.

Some may argue that we should “act our age,” meaning behave in a way that society expects one to act given their biological age.

For example, 60-year-olds should not be riding BMX. However, studies show that learning new skills and topics, staying physically and mentally active, and being curious are critical ingredients for longevity. They keep us young in mind, body, and spirit, pushing back against expectations for our biological age and socially expected norms.

their minds and bodies active, sharp, and healthy by being curious, staying mentally and socially engaged, and learning new things. These are all adults 50 years of age and better who engage in a wide variety of lifelong learning endeavors.

These individuals attend classes and programs on ancient and recent history, current affairs, arts, and math and science.

Others learn or renew skills such as drawing, cooking, or juggling.

Participants from 125 OLLIs and other lifelong learning organizations understand the value of engagement during the second half of their life. And many of them are surprised to find that it is the best time of their life.

I may be on the younger end of Prime’s “mature” readership.

However, I am fortunate to work at OLLI at MSU with volunteers, members, and presenters who are decades my senior. These folks exude enthusiasm and eagerness to learn that rival children 60 years their junior. The intergenerational atmosphere is a win-win. Every day is filled with learning opportunities for everyone.

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OUR STATE Tree and Flower

By Jan Cashman

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onderosa pine (Pinus ponderosa) was officially named our state tree in 1949 but schoolchildren in Montana unofficially chose it as our state tree in 1908. It was thought to be chosen because of its size (taken from the Latin, Ponderous means ‘massive’), and the fact that it is found throughout a good part of Montana. However, there are no indigenous Ponderosa pines that

we know of in the Gallatin Valley, possibly because of our higher elevation or because we get on average more moisture than other locations in Montana.

Ponderosa pines often grow to over 100 feet. One source says the tallest one in Montana is 235 feet.

There are at least 5 subspecies of Ponderosa pine, each found in different parts of the U.S. with slightly different characteristics.

Montana has two of these subspecies—Eastern Montana

has Pinus ponderosa scopulorum which has shorter needles and is a shorter, broader tree. Western Montana’s Pinus ponderosa pines are huge trees with longer needles.

Although our observations have seen no native Ponderosa pines near Bozeman, Ponderosa pines do grow well here. As long as you have room in your yard for a big pine, Ponderosas work well as a landscape tree here, especially the Eastern subspecies. They are

long-lived, fast growing and have few disease and insect problems.

Ponderosas like drier conditions.

Deer munch on most all pine trees, including Ponderosa pines—at least they will eat the branches they can reach.

We planted 13 small Ponderosa pines south of our home in the 1980’s to block us from the Springhill Road car lights and noise. Now they are fifty feet or more tall, blocking us from the road lights and noise. They have

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such a beautiful and diverse state.

they provide us with pinecones for

propagate—and because it is our

Here is a list of other Montana

Christmas decorating.

state flower, illegal to dig out of

state picks:

Bitterroot, a small perennial

the wild. You can start it from seed

herb, was named the state flower

inside or out but it needs a cold

of Montana in 1894 after being

period (stratification) and may

voted on by the whole population.

take up to two years to germinate.

Bitterroot (Lewisia rediviva) was

The bitterroot plant can be found

found by Meriweather Lewis on the

at some garden centers. If you

Lewis and Clark Expedition, mostly

do plant one, pick a drier spot.

in Western Montana, but the native

They do well in rock gardens.

Salish, Blackfeet, and Shoshone

Do not water them from the top.

considered its root valuable and

Bitterroot is dormant for about

used it for years for medicinal

10 months of the year. But

purposes. They boiled the root,

when they bloom in late May

dried and ground it into a powder.

or June, the delicate flower

It gets its name because it has a

is in shades of pink or white.

bitter taste so is often mixed with other foods.

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Old guys and Veggie Burgers

By Jim Drummond

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his week the old guy’s waterhole was just filling up when an old rancher from out in the North country rushed through the door. He was dressed in his trademark Wrangler jeans, scuffed Tony Lama boots, and had a sweatstained gray Stetson holding his ears in place. Our rancher friend doesn’t come to town

very often, but when he does, he normally stops at the waterhole to catch up on local scuttlebutt.

Often times he brings along his dog. The dog, whose name is Dog, usually hops up on a stool so that he can catch up on local news as well.

approached the old guy’s table.

waterhole.

As he reached our group, the old cowhand asked, “Has anyone seen Dog? He jumped out of the pickup and ran away a short while ago. I hoped that he might drop in here since he knows all of you.”

Somebody asked, “Why’d he run away?”

This week Dog wasn’t with the rancher, and the fellow seemed quite concerned as he

Everyone shook their heads. Dog hadn’t made any appearance at the old guy

The rancher replied, “When we got to town to pick up some fence posts, we drove past a burger joint with a drive-up lane. Dog and I both enjoy a good cheeseburger, so I turned in and stopped at the menu board. Dog scrambled over to

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my side of the pickup, leaned over my lap, and stuck his head out my window to read the menu. Sometimes he’s interested in the special, but he usually ends up ordering a cheeseburger. While Dog was reading the board, I noticed that the special was a veggie burger. I’ve never had one.

I’ve heard that they look like beef, smell like beef, taste like beef, and are an efficient use of turnip tops and diced corn husks. I decided to give one a test. When the voice came over the speaker asking for our order, I replied, ‘one cheeseburger, two orders of fries, and a veggie burger.’ Dogs head whipped around and he looked at me nose to nose.

Then he yelped, backed across the cab, and pressed his tail end up against the passenger door. He even bared his teeth.”

Somebody questioned, “Did you explain to Dog that you only wanted to experiment?”

The fellow responded, “I tried. Dog wouldn’t listen.

He wouldn’t even make eye contact. Then his shoulders slumped and his tail drooped.

I could tell that his dog world was shaken when I ordered a veggie burger.”

Somebody queried, “What happened next?”

The old rancher replied, “When our order was handed out the drive-up window, I hoped that a good lunch would cheer up Dog. I pulled the cheeseburger out of the paper sack and offered it to him. He wouldn’t look at it. I held out a French fry and he turned away with a scowl. Finally, I pulled into a parking spot and walked around to his door to give him a good scratch behind the ears.

When I opened the door, he pushed his way out and ran away. I haven’t seen him since.”

Somebody commented, “You must have really violated Dog’s principles and sense of honor.”

The fellow responded, “Well, he is a cow dog!”

An old gent down the table inquired, “Where else does Dog like to go when he comes to town? Maybe that’s where you should look.”

Our rancher friend replied, “He often enjoys stopping at the hardware store to eyeball their lineup of large red fire extinguishers. But sometimes he wants to drop by the library.

He tries to stay current with canine health and nutrition research. Occasionally he checks out a couple of equine books to take home to Horse.”

Just then, an older fellow wearing a white apron and a white butcher’s cap strode in the door of the old guy’s waterhole. He stopped and scanned the crowd. When his eyes caught sight of our rancher friend, the butcher purposefully bee-lined toward the old guy group.

When the white clad fellow

reached our table, he said to the old rancher, “Dog just marched into the market and planted himself right in front of the sirloin display.

We can’t get him to move.

You have to come to get him!”

The rancher gent responded, “I should probably just leave him in town to run away!”

Somebody at the end of the table said, “I think that would be a big missed steak!”

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What Investors Can –

And Can’t – Control

PRIME AUGUST 2022 / 11 Nathan M. Kirby Edward Jones Financial Advisor

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s an investor, you can easily feel frustrated to see shortterm drops in your investment statements. But while you cannot control the market, you may find it helpful to review the factors you can control.

Many forces affect the financial markets, including geopolitical events, corporate profits and interest rate movements – forces beyond the control of most individual investors.

In any case, it’s important to focus on the things you can control, such as these: • Your ability to define your goals – One area in which you have total control is your ability to define your goals. Like most people, you probably have short-term goals – such as saving for a new car or a dream vacation – and longterm ones, such as a comfortable retirement. Once you identify your goals and estimate how much they will cost, you can create an investment strategy to help achieve them. Over time, some of your personal circumstances will likely change, so you’ll want to review your time horizon and risk tolerance on a regular basis, adjusting your strategy when appropriate. And the same is true for your goals – they may evolve over time, requiring new responses from you in how you invest.

• Your response to market downturns – When the market drops and the value of your

investments declines, you might be tempted to take immediate action in an effort to stop the losses. This is understandable – after all, your investment results can have a big impact on your future. However, acting hastily could work against you – for example, you could sell investments that still have solid fundamentals and are still appropriate for your needs. If you can avoid decisions based on short-term events, you may help yourself in the long run.

• Your commitment to investing – The financial markets are almost always in flux, and their movements are hard to predict. If you can continue investing in all markets – good, bad or sideways – you will likely make much better progress toward your goals than if you periodically were to take a “time out.” Many people head to the investment sidelines when the market tumbles, only to miss out on the beginnings of the next rally. And by steadily investing, you will increase the number of shares you own in your investments – and the larger your ownership stake, the greater your opportunities for building wealth.

• Your portfolio’s level of diversification – While diversification itself can’t guarantee profits or protect against all losses, it can help greatly reduce the impact of market volatility on your portfolio.

Just how you diversify your investments depends on several factors, but the general principle of maintaining a diversified portfolio should govern your approach to investing. It’s a good idea to periodically review your portfolio to ensure it’s still properly diversified.

The world will always be

filled with unpredictable, uncontrollable events, and many of them will affect the financial markets to one degree or another.

But within your own investment world, you always have a great deal of control – and with it, you have the power to keep moving toward all your important financial objectives.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

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Summer fun for active seniors Metro Creative Connection

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eniors may have more time for leisure and recreation than working adults, and the summer months provide ample opportunities to get active. After months of chilly temperatures, seniors in various parts of the country may be eager to get outdoors and enjoy some fun in the sun.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that adults age 65 and older get at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity each week. There are plenty of ways for active seniors to meet this exercise goal and have some fun along the way. The following are some good starting points. · Join or start a walking club.

Walking is a great way to stay in shape and work the mind as well.

View new sights along the way by changing the route each time you go. Walking with friends can pass the time and provide the motivation to keep going. · Catch a sporting event. Attending a sporting event can be an entertaining way to spend several hours, and that includes amateur and recreational sports. Catch a grandchild’s swim meet or a baseball game for an action-packed way to connect with loved ones and get out. · Take a fishing charter. Casting a rod from a dock or pier is perfectly acceptable, but securing a spot on a fishing charter is a great way to spend hours out on the water enjoying the scenery and the sport of fishing. Plus, there’s the added benefit of enjoying the fruits of your

labors by cooking the day’s catch for dinner once you arrive home. · Be a tourist. Many cities and towns have their own tourism boards and showcase interesting spots that have historical significance or appeal to other interests. Be a tourist for the day - even in an area with which you are familiar. Hop on a trolley or sightseeing bus to view the town as an outsider. · Spend time swimming. Swimming is a low-impact activity that can work the body in many different ways.

Devote time to doing a few laps in the pool. Or make a day of going to a lake or another body of water to wade out and enjoy some strokes in nature. Stick to swimming areas that are monitored by lifeguards for optimal safety. · Tend to a garden. Gardening is

a great form of light exercise that can produce rewarding results. If you don’t have a garden or enough space for one at home, many neighborhoods have community gardens in which you can secure a plot. · Visit a fair or farmer’s market. The warm weather months are a peak time for outdoor activities, including various community fairs and farmer’s markets. Chances are you can find a farmer’s market nearby most days of the week, but especially on the weekend. A town market or state fair is a great way to get out and walk, play games of chance or enjoy some live entertainment. Check your community calendar for local events.

Active seniors can embrace long, warm summer days to enjoy plenty of time away from home.

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Bozeman Senior Center Fitness Classes FITNESS CLASSES ALL EXERCISE CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE FITNESS ROOM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LINE DANCING (Dining Room)

STRONG PEOPLE WITH CATHY (Tues, Thurs 1:00 p.m.)

Strength building class focuses on increasing bone density and muscle mass. Class follows accepted protocol for people with bone loss. Participants work at their own level increasing weights as they build strength.

Each class also includes exercises to strengthen the core and finishes with stretching. All are welcome and weights are provided.

STRENGTH TRAINING WITH VICKI (Mon, Wed @ 8:30 am) A great class for men and women looking to increase muscle mass and overall body strength. Body weight, dumbbells, leg weights, and bands are all incorporated into a full body workout.

Strength training doesn’t have to be intimidating; drop in for a class and see how much fun you can have getting stronger. Just bring a water bottle.

AEROBICS WITH RINA DONALDSON (Mon, Wed @ 9:30 a.m.)

This is a full hour’s workout. We do 35 minutes of cardio (which can vary in intensity depending on your own ability). After that we do 10 minutes of targeted weight lifting and 15 minutes of stretching. Come join this dynamic workout!

CORE ON THE FLOOR WITH RINA (Mon, Wed @ 10:35 a.m.)

Pilates inspired. Gentle mat work and stretching.

YOGA AND BALANCE WITH MELANIE SIMMERMAN (Mon., Wed @1:00 p.m.)

Yoga is based on classic Hatha Yoga poses and appropriate for all levels. Focus is on physical, mental and spiritual balance as we practice poses that challenge and enhance posture and balance, strength and flexibility.

Balance focuses on strength and flexibility to gain and improve good posture and balance.

CARDIO AND WEIGHTS WITH PRISCILLA (Fri @ 9:00a.m.)

Rapid-fire exercise using upper and lower body plus core for strength, balance and flexibility.

For cardio-respiratory strength and endurance.

BEGINNING LINE DANCING (Tues, Thurs @ 10:00a.m. to 10:45a.m.)

Beginning line dancing is a fun form of exercise with physical, mental, emotional and social benefits. Learn and practice common line dance steps. Then dance to a variety of music including rock, Latin, country and waltz. Beginners who have no prior dance experience of any kind are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early on their first day for some pre-instruction.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING (Tues, Thurs @. 10:45a.m. to 11:30a.m.)

More complex and challenging dances will be taught and danced. Experienced dancers are invited to participate in this class.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING (Friday @. 10:00a.m. to 11:30a.m.)

More complex and challenging dances will be taught and danced. Experienced dancers are invited to participate in this class.

ENLIGHTENMENT TAI CHI FORM WITH VALERIE WATSON (Tues, @ 2:15p.m., Thurs @11:00a.m.)

Tai Chi is a graceful form of exercise characterized by slow, methodical,

gentle movements and deep breathing exercises that are low impact, relaxing and somewhat aerobic. People of almost any age and fitness level can participate. In this class you will be learning the Enlightenment Tai Chi Form, some other easy short forms, warm-up and deep breathing exercises, and Tai Chi positions. Tai Chi can be a positive part of an overall approach to improving and maintaining your health.

HIKING PROGRAM (weather permitting) (Tuesdays 8:00) Meet at Senior Center to meet up with other hikers and sign a waiver. Wear comfortable shoes, bring water and snacks, We can’t promise that we will be back to the center in time for lunch. The hiking schedule is available at the front desk at the Senior Center. You need to call the center they day before at 3:00 p.m. so we know how many hikers to expect.

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Meal Service in Senior Centers: Belgrade MENU Belgrade Senior Center will be opening soon. Please go to our website at belgradeseniorcenter.com for updates as they become available.

92 E Cameron Ave, Belgrade, MT • (406) 388-4711 • Call in to order to go meals by 10:00 the day before! . Menu subject to change without notice!

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Salad, Biscuits & Gravy, Hashbrowns, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Lasagna, Vegetables, Dessert Salad, Cheeseburgers, Tator Tots, Vegetables, Fruit Chef Salad Bar, Dessert Salad, French Dip, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Swedish Meatballs, Rice, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Grinders (Toasted Hoagie Sandwich) ,Vegetables, Dessert Salad, Beef Stroganoff, Egg Noodles, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert Salad, Chicken Sandwich, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Chili Relleno Casserole, Black Beans, Vegetables, Dessert Salad, Sheperd’s Pie, Dinner Roll, Dessert Birthday Lunch - Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Chicken Salad on Croissants, Vegetables, Fruit Cooking Class - Salad, Fish & Tots, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Zucchini Casserole, Vegetables, Dessert Salad, BBQ Beef Sandwich, Vegetables, Dessert Salad, Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit Breakfast Club - Salad, Chicken Strips, Vegetables, Dessert Salad, Beef Stew, Biscuits, Fruit Salad, Pizza Buns, Vegetables, Fruit Salad, Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert Salad, Pork Chops, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

Meals on Wheels Delivery: Monday – Friday. Call to find out how to qualify for this program.

Center meals: Monday-Friday 12:00 -Call before 10:00 to sign up

Manhattan Senior Center MENU 102 East Main St., Manhattan, MT • 284-6501

AUGUST 2 – dill pickle pasta salad, french dip sandwich, veggies , dessert AUGUST 3 – green salad, lasagna vegetable soup, garlic toast, fruit AUGUST 4 – macaroni salad w/ ham and peas, chicken fried chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, jello AUGUST 9 – green salad, spaghetti & ravioli, garlic toast, veggies, fruit AUGUST 10 – sliced tomatoes, sausage, cheese, egg & biscuit sandwich, hash browns, 1/2 orange AUGUST 11 – green salad, sloppy joes w/bun, baked beans, tater tots & pickle slices, jello AUGUST 16 – broccoli salad, tuna melt sandwich, chips, dessert AUGUST 17 – green salad, clam chowder soup, grilled cheese sandwich, fruit

EXERCISE: Body in Motion 9:00 Monday & Friday; 9:30 Tuesday & Thursday Line Dancing: 10:15 Monday • Zumba: 1:00 Wednesday SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: Pinochle: 12:30 pm Monday; 8:30 am Wednesday Art Together 12:45 pm Tuesday • Brain Games 10:00 am Wednesday Sing Along 12:45 pm Thursday • Needleaires: 9:30 am Friday AUGUST 3, 2022: 50th Anniversary Planning Meeting: 12:45 pm (Celebration September 9, 2022) AUGUST 10, 2022: Dr. Russell Swan & Dr. Travis Whitt, Ophthalmologists, will be talking about eye health: 7:00-8:00 AM AUGUST 13, 2022: Singing in Rain, Playmill Theater: Limited tickets available.

Call for more information AUGUST 17, 2022: August Birthday Lunch AUGUST 19, 2022: Walk to Airport: Self-guided tour of photographs, local artwork and Airport History Gallery 10:00 AM AUGUST 19, 2022: Cooking Class AUGUST 20, 2022: AARP Driver Safety Classes: Call for mor information and to sign up AUGUST 25, 2022: Belgrade Breakfast Club: 7:00-8:30 am (4th Thursday of each month) AUGUST 27, 2022: Quilting Day: Call the center for more information 406-388-4711

LOOKING AHEAD: September 9, 2022: 1:30-4:30: Open House 50th Anniversary Celebration Call the center for current information 406-388-4711 Check our website for updated information.

AUGUST 18 – pickled beets, chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, cooked spinach, pudding AUGUST 23 – pickle relish & veggies, polish dogs, potato salad, cookies AUGUST 24 – taco salad, dorito chips, fruit AUGUST 25 – jello salad, stuffed green peppers, garlic mashed potatoes, dessert AUGUST 30 – cottage cheese w/peaches, BLT sandwich, pickle slices, dessert AUGUST 31 – fruit, 1/2 eggs benedict w/ham & topped w/hollandaise sauce, rice krispy bar Menu Options are subject to change without notice. * Please call 406-284-6501 the day before if possible and leave a message for reservations.

At the latest please call before 9 am and leave a message for reservations and/or delivery **Meals on Wheels will be delivered between 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ** We will celebrate August birthdays the last Thursday of the month. All meals and activities are open to the public.

Manhattan Sr Center is open for dining in. Come and join us -- dinner is served at 12 Noon.

PRIME AUGUST 2022 / 15

Bozeman MENU

• The Board meeting is held on the third Friday of each month at 10:00 a.m.

• Bozeman Senior Center’s Second Hand Rose is open on Monday - Friday 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.

• The Book Store is open Monday – Friday 9:00a.m.– 3:00p.m.

807 North Tracy • (406) 586-2421 • www.bozemanseniorcenter.org Shannon Bondy, shannon@bozemanseniorcenter.org (Executive Director) Kristi Wetsch, krisi@bozemanseniorcenter.org (Director Program & Marketing)

This menu is subject to change due to the availability of food.

Call us at 586-2421 by 3:00p.m. the day before you want your meal.

The cost of the meal is a suggested donation of $5.00 for people 60 and over and $7.00 for people under 60 (this is not a suggestion donation).

AUGUST 1 - August 1 – Apple Sauce, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert AUGUST 2 – Balsamic Salad, Meatballs/ Marinara, Pasta, Garlic Bread, Mixed Vegetables, Dessert AUGUST 3 – Georgia Day _ BLT Salad, Pulled Pork BBQ, Collard Greens, Pimento Mac and Cheese AUGUST 4 – Ranch Salad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Greens, Dessert AUGUST 5 – Cottage Cheese with Fruit, Baked Lemon Chicken, Spanish Rice, Squash AUGUST 8 – Coleslaw, Cheesy Beef Quesadillas, Refried Beans, Corn& Tomato, Dessert AUGUST 9 – Pasta Salad, Smoked Sausage, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Dessert AUGUST 10 – Green Salad, Chili, Mac N Cheese, Mixed Vegetables AUGUST 11 – Spinach Salad, Roasted Pork and Gravy, Peppers and Mushrooms, Dessert AUGUST 12 – 3 Bean Salad, Hot Turkey and Swiss Sandwich, Potato Wedge, Corn AUGUST 15 – Fruit Salad, Beef Pasties, Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Dessert AUGUST 16 – Sesame Cabbage Slaw, Sesame Chicken, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables, Desert AUGUST 17 – Chipotle Slaw, Fish (Cod) Tacos, Refried Beans, Squash AUGUST 18 - Green Salad, Beefy Marinara Pasta, Garlic Bread, Mixed Vegetables AUGUST 19 – Potato Salad, Turkey Dog, Baked Beans, Corn

These dates and times are subject to change dependent upon volunteer and staff availability.

Please call 586-2421 to be sure before you come to the center to shop!

Travel with the Bozeman Senior Center

BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER TRAVEL DEPARTMENT

Judy Morrill, Travel Coordinator • 14judymorrill@gmail.com • 1 406 586 2421 Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 to 12:00 noon.

• CHARLIE RUSSELL CHEW CHOO TRIP: SEPT. 10 AND 11, 2022.

Get your names on the list and make the full payment to hold your space on this very fun trip. Travel by motorcoach to Lewistown, MT to enjoy the Chokecherry Festival on Saturday. Browse and shop at all the street vendors, enjoy lunch and dinner on your own. Your lodging at the Yogo Inn on Saturday night is included in the cost of the trip. On Sunday morning board the Vintage train that will take you through amazing scenery and gigantic trestles along the way. A delicious prime rib dinner, included, will be served to you on the train. Return back to Bozeman on Sunday night.

Cost of the motorcoach, lodging, and the vintage train are all included in the cost of the trip.

Pick up a flyer about the trip from the Travel kiosk in the lobby of the Senior Center.

• MAJOR TRIPS FOR 2022: Pick up brochures at the Senior Center front desk and get your registrations in to hold your space. *Costa Rica trip: January, 2023. This trip is full. Talk to Judy to get on the waiting list.

AUGUST 22 – Senior Citizen Day: 3 Bean Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Asparagus, Dessert AUGUST 23 – Green Ranch Salad, Cuban Sandwich, Black Beans, Peppers and Onion, Dessert AUGUST 24 – Green Sesame Salad, Orange Chicken, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables AUGUST 25 – 2nd Hand Rose Fashion Show: Green Salad, Salmon with Lemon, Dill Sauce, Potato Wedges, Pease and Corn, Fruit Skewers, Dessert AUGUST 26 – Coleslaw, Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans and Corn AUGUST 29 – Cottage Cheese with Fruit, Cod with Tartar Sauce, Dinner Roll, Mixed Vegetables, Dessert AUGUST 30 – Mandarin Salad, Chicken Chop Suey, Steamed Rice, Mixed Vegetables

*New Orleans: February, 2023. There is still room on this trip *Cultural Treasures of Japan: March, 2023. There is still room on this trip. *Exploratory Small Group Tour to Ireland: September, 2023. This trip is full NASHVILLE AND THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS HOLIDAY: This trip is in the planning stages for December, 2023.

AUGUST 31- Chipotle Cabbage Slaw, Beef Tacos, Refried Beans, Roasted Corn

Allergy statement for all Meals-On-Wheels foods: Menu items may contain or come into contact with WHEAT, EGGS, PEANUTS, TREE NUTS, FISH, SHELLFISH, SOYBEANS, and MILK. Meals are now being served at the Bozeman Senior Center.

West Yellowstone Senior Center MENU

JULY 1 – Apple

AUGUST 3 – Green Salad, Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Tater Tots, Cake AUGUST 5 – Green Salad, Cod, Coleslaw, Tater Tots, Brownie AUGUST 10 – Green Salad, Tuna Casserole, Green Beans, Biscuit, Cake AUGUST 12 – Green Salad, Hamburger/Hot Dog, Tater Tots, Baked Beans, Brownie AUGUST 17 – Green Salad, Chicken Fajita, Rice, Refried Beans, Cake AUGUST 19 – Green Salad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Brownie AUGUST 24 – Green Salad, Chicken Ala King, Egg Noodles, Vegetables, Cake AUGUST 26 – Green Salad, Prime Rib, Baked Potato, Asparagus, Brownie AUGUST 31 – Green Salad, Beef Stroganoff, Egg noodle, Green Beans, Biscuit, Cake

Get your name on the interested list by stopping at the Senior Center front desk and adding your name and phone number.

Three Forks Senior Center MENU

MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOOD

19 East Cedar St., Three Forks, MT • 285-3235 • Director: Jean Farnam • 570-0800 AUGUST 2 – Green Salad, Ham and Bean Soup, Corn Bread,

Pickled Beets, Dessert AUGUST 3 – Jell-O with Fruit, Hamburger Steak, Mashed

Potatoes, Pea Salad, Dessert AUGUST 4 – Cottage Cheese, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Rice,

Green Beans, Dessert AUGUST 9 – Taco, Tater Tots, Refried Beans, Dessert

AUGUST 17 – Green Salad, Chili Burger, Chips, Dessert AUGUST 18 – Jell-O, Low Carb Enchilada Meatballs, Noodles,

Cauliflower, Dessert AUGUST 23 – Green Salad, Shepard’s Pie, Mixed Vegetables, Dessert AUGUST 24 – Italian Salad, Roast Beef, Potato, Carrots, Dessert

AUGUST 10 – Green Salad, Tuna Casserole, Broccoli, Dessert

AUGUST 25 – Coleslaw, Cod, Baked Potato,

California Vegetables, Dessert

AUGUST 11 – Apple Sauce, Brisket, Baked Potato,

Carrots, Dessert

AUGUST 30 – Apple Sauce, Pork Roast, Sweet Potatoes,

Corn, Dessert

AUGUST 16 – Cucumber Salad, Ham and Scalloped Potatoes,

Corn, Dessert

AUGUST 31 – Pasta Salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu,

Mixed Vegetables, Dessert

16 / AUGUST 2022 PRIME

JOIN US FOR THE SEVENTH ANNUAL

AWA R D S

2 4 OVER 64

Vickie Bailey

Gene Gaines

Gregg Mortensen

Felix Spinelli

Pam Bredberg

Edward Goldberg

Betty Nason

Ed Stafman

Diane Donnelly

Ris Higgins

Sue Pederson

Eileen Tenney

Sue Frye

Jim Madden

Michael Raymond

John Wilkinson

Eric Funk

Iris Model

Karl Seel

Richard Galli

Cliff Montagne

Frank Seitz

Carson Taylor & Dede Cooper Taylor

Monday, August 29, 2022, 5:30 - 8:30 P.M. At theHilton Garden Inn, 2023 Commerce Way, Bozeman An Evening of Fine Dining, Awards Presentations and Celebration

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