By Jennifer Verzuh
F
airy tales tend to be fairly black and white. There’s the hero and the villian, with the protagonist triumphing over the villain to live happily ever after. However, when Rebecca Berke was cast as Cinderella’s stepmother in the Montana Ballet Company’s (MBC) production of “Cinderella,” she decided to dig deeper and give the traditionally one-note antagonist more depth, drawing from her own personal experience as a mother and stepmother to create a “complex” character.
“It was interesting to give her a story of why she was so cruel to Cinderella and maybe those things that were eating at her,” Berke said. “It was really a valuable role to let women have permission to feel their feelings, feel resentment.”
Berke has always had this same passion, curiosity and dedication towards her work throughout her decades-spanning ballet career. She was exposed to dance and ballet as a child in her small southeastern Idaho town, and it became her “religion.”
Her parents supported her interests and drove her 40 minutes out of town just so she
could attend lessons.
Even as an elementary school student, she knew ballet would not be a passing hobby for her, but a lifelong passion.
“I have pondered that a lot in my life. How did I know at such an early age?” Berke said. “I just knew it was [always] going to be in my life. I just knew: ‘This is me.’”
She went on to major in ballet education at the University of Utah and performed with professional ballet companies as a dancer. She continued working in the industry off-stage as well as a ballet teacher in California,
and opened and directed her own ballet company for preprofessional dancers for decades, and later, acted as the Associate Director of the Diablo Ballet School.
In 2021, Berke discovered a short-term opportunity to continue her career in ballet education working for the MBC’s summer intensive program in Bozeman, where her daughter had recently moved.
MBC Artistic and Executive Director Elizabeth DeFanti said she was immediately impressed by Berke’s application for the position and offered her the role.
“What was even more impressive [than her resume though] was meeting her,” DeFanti said. “She just carries herself with such an incredibly positive warm energy that is such an asset when teaching students and working with dancers.”
Berke and her husband enjoyed their time in Bozeman so much that after returning home to California they decided to move and embark on their “third chapter” in Montana.
Upon landing in Bozeman fulltime, she reconnected with MBC and started as their ballet and character mistress, a role she still holds today.
“When she shared that she was relocating to our community my hope immediately was to have her join our organization and our MBC family year-round,” DeFanti said. “We’re incredibly fortunate to have her. She brings just such incredible expertise and skill
sets in so many different areas from knowledge of classical ballet to running her own programs to teaching to rehearsals, you name it.”
As part of her role, Berke teaches students in the company’s academy, and helps with rehearsals, casting and choreography. Although, she
“does a little bit of everything,” she said.
“It’s part-time work, but it fills my soul and all the people who work there are just stellar,” she said. “I just love being a cog in the wheel of what I say is the magnificence of the Montana Ballet Company.”
Although she’s typically behind the scenes at the company, DeFanti asked Berke to play the evil stepmother in their recent production of “Cinderella,” which was her first role on stage in 20 years.
“I was very honored, and thought it would be great fun,
and it was,” she said.
While Burke is in her early 70s, she said she has no intention of slowing down or stepping back from working with the dancers here.
“The whole thing about retiring? No. I love my work,” she said. “It’s who I am, it’s what I do.”
“The students I work with, they so remind me of [myself],” Berke said. “Just so happy for their experiences here. And they know what a special gift it is to have this kind of ballet company in their town.”
DeFanti said Berke has a unique ability to work well with people of all ages from children in the academy to seniors as part of the ‘Share the Dance and Dinner’ program.
“With Rebecca there’s such a love and care for our dancers and our students and our art form, and it just emanates from [her].”
MBC is celebrating their 40th anniversary this year, and upcoming performances from the Montana Ballet Company include their annual holiday show “Nutcracker” in December and “Swan Lake” next March.
Berke encourages all Bozeman residents to come experience one of their shows, even those who have never seen a ballet before. She says there is no special knowledge required in order to enjoy oneself and be moved by a performance.
“Some people will say, ‘What do I need to know Rebecca so I’m not lost?’ [And] I say, ‘You won’t be lost.’Dance onstage is nonverbal… so it also speaks to the non-verbal part of you,” Berke said. “It sparks something in you, and that’s the meaning. It will touch you and your thoughts.”
“It’s touched my heart and soul in ways I can’t even describe. It touches into better parts of me.”
And off they went, exploring the uppermost point of the Missouri/Mississippi watershed, 3,768 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. The Centennial Valley also hosts the largest wetland complex in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Nestled on the edge of the Continental Divide, the Centennial Valley’s 60+ miles of unpaved roads also traverse a vast array of forest, sagebrush steppe and grasslands. A diverse collection of animals and plants call this southwest corner of Montana home—or at least home for part of the year.
Cattle ranchers, the Centennial Valley Association’s Range Riders and managers of non-profit organizations such as the Montana Nature Conservancy and the Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge work together to manage this pristine landscape.
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at MSU has offered a multi-day program in Centennial Valley for four years. Programs like this fill within hours after registration opens. If you were not able to join us, you are in luck! You can be your own guide and explore this and other popular OLLI program locations at your leisure this summer.
Central Montana offers equally fascinating places of interest that are popular with OLLI members. For instance, at the foot of the Castle Mountains on the north end of the Shields Valley is the Charles M. Bair Family Museum near Martinsdale.
The Bair’s 1880s home blends various periods of European and American antiques, 19th-
century English silver and eclectic memorabilia that mixes with the history of the Bair family’s frontier roots. The Bair Art Collection includes original works by Charles M. Russel, Joseph H. Sharp, Edward S. Curtis, Plains Indian beadwork and Navajo rugs exhibited in a state-of-the-art museum built on-site.
Leave time to circumnavigate the Castle Mountain range while in the area too, and bring your binoculars.
You can go back 100 million years and journey to Southeast and Eastern Montana too. This is another popular OLLI program and well worth the multi-day venture. The area is known for its sandstone formations, active paleontological history, open plains and cultural history. Budget your time (and gas) to visit notable museums in Ekalaka, Baker, Terry, Glendive and Miles City. This is a trip of a lifetime that will find you sharing stories with friends and family over summer picnics and warm winter fireside gatherings to come.
Tippet Rise Art Center, located in Fishtail, is another popular OLLI program. Memorable large-scale sculptures are sited across 12,500
vast and hilly acres and share pastures with cows and sheep. The Center’s 15 miles of trails and 13 miles of gravel road connecting the sculptures are open to mountain biking and hiking. Tippet Rise requires reservations though, so visit their website to learn more.
If you are interested in staying local, other popular OLLI MSU programs include a visit to the American Computer Museum, historic walking tours of downtown with the Extreme History Project, a walk through time at Headwaters State Park in Three Forks, a game of pool and an adult beverage at Dry Hills Distillery or a home cooked meal out at HRDC’s Fork & Spoon, Montana’s only pay-whatyou-can-afford restaurant.
If we have a rainy day or air conditioning is in order, take the time to check out the Special Collections at the MSU Library as well. The library hosts the Angling Oral History Project, works and collections of regional writers such as Ivan Doig and John Hemmingway, collections of women’s and gender histories from Montana and the Western region from the late 19th century onward and much more. You may need a few days to dive into their local and
regional history treasure trove.
We hope you check out some of these field-tested and popular educational OLLI outings this summer. Let us know what you think and, of course, what else you discover!
Many of the trees in our orchard were planted years ago—some date back more than 4 decades! We have added more apple trees over the years and had to remove some that were getting too much shade as the trees around them grew. Here are some of our favorite apples that are productive with delicious fruit.
Jerry’s favorite apple in our orchard is Sweet Sixteen, planted in 1982. The University of Minnesota, where we went to school, has the premier apple breeding program in the U.S. for hardy apples for the northern states. Sweet Sixteen came from that program in 1978.
Of course, Sweet Sixteen’s sweet, unusual flavor is the main reason it’s Jerry’s favorite. But this crisp juicy apple keeps well for months in your refrigerator and is somewhat resistant to fireblight.
Another favorite apple of ours is Haralred. One of the first trees we planted in our orchard in 1979, Haralred, a selection of the apple Haralson, is super-hardy here, fire blight resistant and produces a red, medium-sized, tart apple that keeps well in cold storage. We use our Haralred apples all winter for
pies. With a little sugar, Haralred apples make delicious apple sauce.
We also planted a Chestnut Crabapple in our yard in 1984. Even though we backed our car into it more than once, it still produces lots of the best-flavored apples you can imagine.
The 2-inch diameter fruit is great for kid’s lunch boxes. Chestnut crab is extremely hardy.
An apple that doesn’t get much notice, Frostbite, was developed in 1936 but just recently introduced to the public. Frostbite has a sweet, intense taste and a crisp, but juicy texture. It was developed for the northern regions of the U.S., so it’s super-hardy.
Another lesser-noticed apple, Zestar, was introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1998. Most “early ripening” apples don’t keep very long, even in cold storage. Zestar ripens in early September, but has a longer storage life. Plus Zestar’s flavor is unusually sweet/tart! We planted our Zestar apple around the year 2002.
The above are just some of our beloved apple trees. There are many
good apple varieties that have been around for years, do well here, and are good to eat, such as wealthy, yellow transparent and red duchess. We sell one apple, called Norland, that is so hardy it will grow in any of our local microclimates, even higher elevations. Honeycrisp, a favorite eating apple of many of us because of its unique flavor and crispness, was introduced by the University of Minnesota in 1991. Honeycrisp apple trees will grow in the Gallatin Valley with proper protection, and they store well.
If you decide to plant apple trees yourself, it’s important that you have two different varieties of apples to pollinate each other, planted within 100 yards. The closer the better as bees need to find their way from one tree to the other.
When you are planting them in your backyard, you also need to be aware that a very early ripening variety, like Norland, will probably not pollinate well with a late-maturing apple, such as Honeycrisp or Haralred. Their bloomtimes need to coincide.
You’ll also want to
watch out for fire blight, a bacterial disease of apples and some related plants that is present here in the Gallatin Valley. This disease can potentially kill a susceptible apple tree that is badly infected. Plant resistant varieties to keep all your apple trees healthy.
Start your orchard today, whether with two trees or ten, and enjoy!
By Jim Drummond
The old guy waterhole had overflowing attendance this week. Everyone had finally filtered back from winter vacations, so we pulled up extra chairs to fit the entire group at the table. Most of the recent arrivals from warmer zones were wearing souvenir clothing advertising their winter exploits.
One fellow at the end of the table was garbed in a bright red T-shirt emblazoned with ‘Bunny Brewery’ and a graphic of a bikini clad rabbit hugging a stein shaped cactus.
Someone asked the fellow, “Where’s the Bunny Brewery?”
The gent responded, “It’s in Jackpot, Nevada. We spent a few weeks there this winter for a change of scenery.”
Somebody else inquired, “How do
you have fun in Jackpot? Isn’t it a bit dull?”
The bunny enthusiast replied, “There’s lots to do. We played some slot machines, sat around the pool and spent a great deal of time eating fried food. In between those activities we cleaned sand off our reading glasses. Jackpot is dusty and the wind always blows. It would have been more enjoyable if the pool had water. We learned that they fill it in June. Last winter
we vacationed in Butte. Jackpot is much better.”
A fellow part way down the table asked, “Did you pull your camper or stay in the hotel?”
Our friend responded, “We stayed in the hotel. It has a non-smoking section now.”
Someone inquired, “How were the rooms?”
The first fellow answered, “They smelled like smoke.”
Jim Drummond is a retired banker and Bozeman native.
Other souvenir shirts acquired by the old guys over the winter included Big Island Zip Lines, a green ‘Alligator Alley’ T-shirt with a snapping gator cartoon, a silk golf shirt with a Palm Desert golf club logo and a ‘Leisure World’ dress shirt with large military emblems on the sleeve. One fellow was wearing a Royal Caribbean Cruise cap. The chap at the end of the table was dressed in a pullover labeled ‘Pacific Islands Eco-tours’ with a drawing of a small boat next to a turtle.
One of the fellows pointed at the Eco-tour pullover and asked the wearer if he had made any progress saving the planet while on winter vacation.
Our Eco-friend responded, “We actually made great headway this trip. We were out on a tour boat looking for ocean life when a shark attacked a baby whale. Our entire tour group was involved in distracting the shark. We saved a whale.”
Someone queried, “How did you get the shark to stop attacking the whale?”
The first gent replied, “We threw plastic water bottles, a Styrofoam cooler full of empty beer cans, and four beach chairs at the shark. It panicked and quickly swam away.”
The oldest member of our group commented, “That sounds like Ecolittering!”
The Eco-traveler sneered back and responded, “The beach chairs were biodegradable.”
Somebody asked the fellow with the Royal Caribbean Cruise cap why he opted for a hat and wasn’t wearing a souvenir T-shirt.
The fellow replied, “I discovered that they offer ‘all you can eat’ buffets, 24 hours a day, on a cruise ship. They even have a 24 hour doughnut bar. Their signature doughnut is stuffed with sugar coated bacon and whipped cream. I’ve never experienced bacon-filled doughnuts before. When the cruise came back to port I stopped at the gift shop to buy a cruise line T-shirt. Nothing fit, so I bought a cap. I’m fairly certain that I was a standard XL when the cruise began.”
Someone turned to the fellow in the dress shirt with military chevrons and commented, “I see that you came home from Leisure World with an extra stripe on your sleeve. Were you promoted?”
The fellow answered, “Yes sir!
The HOA advanced me to DHHD, that’s Daily Happy Hour Director. I had to docket the patios that host a beverage social at sundown; decide which personnel deployed to every location; assign potato chip, sausage and cheese missions and make sure everyone was safely back in their bunk before taps. I had significant responsibilities this year.”
A gent at the end of the table commented, “Last year you coordinated Leisure World’s coffee
and cookies after the Sunday church service. Your tasking was quite different this winter.”
Our Leisure World official responded, “That’s true. The difference was staggering.”
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f you’ve retired, you may have thought you closed the book on one chapter of your life. But what happens if you need to “reverse” your retirement?
Due to higher inflation and rising interest rates, many retirees are taking out more money from their retirement accounts than they had originally anticipated. As a result, some are headed back to the workforce. If you’re thinking of joining them, you’ll need to consider some factors that may affect your finances.
First, if you’ve been taking Social Security, be aware that you could lose some of your benefits if you earn over a certain level, at least until you reach your full retirement age, which is likely between 66 and 67. Specifically, if you are under your full retirement age for the entire year, Social Security will deduct $1 from your benefit payments for every $2 you earn above the annual limit, which, in 2024, is $22,320. In the year you reach your full retirement age, Social Security will deduct $1 in benefits for every $3 you earn above a different limit, which, in 2024, is $59,520.
Social Security will only count your earnings up to the month before you reach your full retirement age, at which point your earnings will no longer reduce your benefits, regardless of how much you earn. Also, Social Security will recalculate your benefit amounts to credit you for the months your
payments were reduced due to your excess earnings.
Social Security also allows you to pay back early benefits received if you withdraw your application within 12 months of starting benefits. This move could help you receive substantially higher benefits at full retirement age.
Your Social Security isn’t the only benefit that could be affected by your earnings either . Your Medicare Part B and Part D premiums are based on your income, so they could rise if you start earning more money. Also, your extra income could push you into a higher tax bracket.
Nonetheless, you can certainly gain some benefits by returning to the working world. Obviously,
you’ll be making money that can help you boost your daily cash flow and possibly reduce some debts. But depending on where you work, you might also be able to contribute to a 401(k) or other employersponsored retirement plan. And regardless of where you work, you’ll be eligible to contribute to an IRA. By putting more money into these accounts, you may well be able to strengthen your financial position during your retirement years. You might also be able to receive some employee benefits, such as group health insurance — which could be particularly valuable if you haven’t yet started receiving Medicare. In addition to the potential financial advantages of going back to work, you might get some social benefits, too. Many people enjoy the
interactions with fellow workers, and miss these exchanges when they retire. So a return to the workforce, even if it’s on a part-time basis, may give you an emotional boost.
In the final analysis, you’ll want to weigh the potential costs of going back to work against the possible benefits. There’s no one right answer for everyone, but by looking at all the variables, you should be able to reach a decision that works for you.
Edward Jones, its employees and financial advisors cannot provide tax or legal advice. You should consult your attorney or qual fied tax advisor regarding your situation.
This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.
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Researchers around the globe continue to investigate Alzheimer’s disease, the most commonly diagnosed form of dementia. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive form of dementia that affects around 6.5 million people in the United States. Since AD affects parts of the brain that control thought, memory, and language, notable symptoms include memory loss and difficulties communicating.
AD can be a debilitating condition, so naturally people want to do all they can to avoid it. Right now there are no proven prevention strategies nor a cure. However, the Mayo Clinic says there is strong evidence that healthy lifestyle habits may play a role in reducing AD risk, as well as risk for other types of dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association and the Mayo Clinic recommend these strategies to help reduce dementia risk.
• Reduce risk for heart disease. Some autopsy studies show that as many as 80 percent of individuals with AD also have cardiovascular disease. Lowering blood pressure and cholesterol levels may, in turn, help individuals reduce their risk for AD.
• Eat a balanced diet. Many doctors recommend the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in vegetables, fruits and lean protein coming from sources containing omega-3 fatty acids. This diet also is heart-healthy.
• Embrace physical activity. Regular physical activity may lower the risk of AD as well as vascular dementia. Exercise can boost blood and oxygen flow in the brain. Cardiovascular exercise is an essential part of any
wellness plan.
• Quit smoking. Quitting smoking can help maintain brain health and reduce the risk for various diseases.
• Avoid head injuries. Always wear protective safety equipment when participating in sports or while riding motorcycles or other motorized vehicles. Fall-proof your home and wear seatbelts while riding in cars.
• Maintain social connections and activity. A number of studies indicate that maintaining strong social connections and keeping mentally active as people age might lower the risk of cognitive decline as well as AD.
• Keep a healthy weight. Manage weight through diet and exercise. Although there is no guaranteed way to avoid a dementia diagnosis, certain lifestyle changes may help people reduce their risk.
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 a.m. the day before! Menu subject to change without notice!
JUNE 3 Fruit, Herbed Scones, Sheperd’s Pie
JUNE 4 Fruit, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Vegetables, Dessert
JUNE 5 Fruit, Taco Salads
JUNE 6 Fruit, Turkey Tetrazzini, Pasta, Vegetables, Dessert
JUNE 7 Fruit, Dinner Rolls, Stuffed Cabbage Casserole
JUNE 10 Fruit, Eggs Your Way, Hash Browns, Sausage, Vegetables
JUNE 11 FLY FISHING BBQ - Fruit, Hot Dogs & Hamburgers, Potato Chips, Dessert
JUNE 12 Fruit, Chicken Alfredo, Fettuccine Noodles, Vegetables
JUNE 13 Fruit, Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert
JUNE 14 Fruit, Salad & Sandwich Bar
JUNE 17 Fruit, Tamale Pie, Spanish Rice, Vegetables
JUNE 18 Fruit, Teriyaki Chicken, Rice, Vegetables, Dessert
JUNE 19 BIRTHDAY LUNCH - Fruit, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
JUNE 20 Fruit, Goulash, Vegetables, Dessert
JUNE 21 Fruit, Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich Vegetables
JUNE 24 Fruit, Chicken Enchiladas, Vegetables
JUNE 25 Fruit, Tator Tot Casserole, Dessert
JUNE 26 Fruit, Pork Chops, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables
JUNE 27 NO BREAKFAST CLUB - Fruit, Chicken Strips, Tator Tots, Vegetables, Desserts
JUNE 28 Fruit, Swedish Meatballs, Rice, Vegetables
Meals on Wheels Delivery: Monday – Friday. Call to find out how to qualify for this program.
Center meals: Monday-Friday 12:00 p.m. - Call before 10:00 a.m. to sign up
JUNE 4 Tacos, Mexican Corn, Refried Beans, Chips & Salsa, Cookie
JUNE 5 Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket (Sausage wrapped in a pancake), Scrambled Egg, Fruit, Muffin
JUNE 6 Chicken Cobbler (Chicken, mixed veggies, & potatoes, topped with crust), Green Salad, Pudding
JUNE 11 Sloppy Joes ,Three Bean Salad, Potato Chips, Fruit
JUNE 12 Clam Chowder, 1/2 Grilled Cheese Sand., Veggie Sticks & Dip, Cookie
EXERCISE:
Full Body Workout: 9 a.m. Mondays and Fridays (Quaw Gym) 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays (Quaw Gym)
SAIL: 1 p.m.Tuesdays and Thursdays (Quaw Gym)
Line Dancing: 9:30 a.m. Mondays
Yoga: 9 a.m. Wednesdays (Quaw Gym)
Zumba: 1 p.m. Wednesdays
Ball Room
Dancing: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays (with Open Dance at 10:15 a.m.)
SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:
ARTS & CRAFTS: 12:45 p.m. Mondays
PINOCHLE: 12:30 p.m. Mondays
UKULELE CLASS: 9:45 a.m. Instruction & 10:45 a.m. Group Play-Along Tuesdays
BINGO: 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays
SING-ALONG: 11:30 a.m. Thursdays
NEEDLE AIRES: 9:30 a.m. Fridays
June 7: Fireside Book Club - 1 p.m.
June 11: Fly Fishing BBQ & Event
June 19: June Birthday Lunch
Check our website for updated information.
Suggested Donation: $5.00 - Over 60 • $7.00 Under 60. Menu Options are subject to change without notice.
* Please call (406)
JUNE 13 FATHER’S DAY DINNER - Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Veggie, Pickled Beets, Mini Peach Cobbler
JUNE 18 Fish Sandwich ,Cole Slaw, Onion Rings, Jello
JUNE 19 Working Man’s Benny (Biscuit topped w/ sausage Eggs, & Country Gravy), Potato Cake, Fruit
JUNE 20 Ham & Scalloped Potatoes, Veggie, Deviled Egg, Lemon Dessert
JUNE 25 Chicken Broccoli Alfredo, Roll w/ Butte,r Cucumber Salad, Applesauce
JUNE 26 Chef’s Salad, Breadstick, Cookie
JUNE 27 Spaghetti & Meatballs, Garlic Toast, Green Salad, Cake
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.
You must call us at 586-2421 by 1:00 p.m. the day before or earlier to make a reservation.
Meals are served from 12 to 12:15 p.m.
The cost of the meal is a suggested donation of $5 for people 60 and over and $7 for people under 60 (this is not a suggestion donation).
Large salads are served every day at the center. The cost is $7.00. You must call in a day ahead for the salad.
JUNE 3 – Green Salad, Roasted Chicken, Stuffing, Carrots, Roll, Pudding
JUNE 4 – Fresh Fruit, loaded Macaroni and Cheese, Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Bread Stick
JUNE 5 – Green Salad, Ruben Sandwich, French Fries, Cherry Tomatoes, Almond Poppy Seed Cake
JUNE 6 – Fruit, Hawaiian Pork, Confetti Rice, Peas, Dinner Roll
JUNE 7 – Green Salad, Biscuits and Gravy, Maple Sausages, Braised Greens, Napolean
JUNE 10 – Green Salad, Beefy French Onion Soup Bake, Steamed Vegetables, Roll
JUNE 11 – Green Salad, Shrimp Quesadillas, Grilled Vegetables, Rice, Cookie
JUNE 12
– FATHER’S DAY LUNCH: Green Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Buttered Corn, Dinner Roll, Chocolate Cream Pie
JUNE 13
– Pea Salad, White Lasagna, Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Peach Melba Crisp
JUNE 14 – Green Salad, Chicken Fried Steak with White Gravy, Roasted Potatoes, Broccoli, Roll, Vanilla Pudding with Blueberries and Strawberries
JUNE 17- Green Salad, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Cookie
JUNE 18 – Pasta Salad, Chicken Salad, Grapes, Bread Stick
JUNE 19 – Cottage Cheese with Fruit, Burger Steak over Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Peas & Carrots, Roll, Chocolate and Peanut Butter Streusel Cake
JUNE 20 – FIRST DAY OF SUMMER: Fresh Fruit, Chef Salad with Chicken and Ham, Diced Beets, Hawaiian Roll
JUNE 21 – Green Salad, Egg Salad Sandwich, Chicken Noodle Soup, Oyster Crackers, Sour Cream Apple Square
JUNE 24 – Fruit, Sausage and Mushroom Pizza, Peppers & Onions, Side of Marinara
JUNE 25 – Green Salad, Chili Cheese Dog, Vegetable Blend, Lemon Square
JUNE 26 – Green Salad, Crab Cakes, Corn Chowder, Sourdough Roll
JUNE 27 – Green Salad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Carrots, Roll, Brownie
JUNE 28 – Fruit, Fried Chicken Sandwich, Pickles and Slaw, Sweet Potatoes, Fresh Vegetables.
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.
• Bozeman Senior Center will be closed May 27 for Memorial Day
• Board meetings are held on the third Friday of each month at 10 a.m.
• Bozeman Senior Center’s Second Hand Rose is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• The Bookstore is open Monday through
• Accepting donations for Second Hand Rose on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
*These dates and times are subject to change dependent upon volunteer and staff availability. Please call 586-2421 to be sure before you shop or bring donations!
Judy Morrill, Travel Coordinator • 1 (406) 586-2421
Office Hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 to noon.
All the other trips are full.
All major trips for 2024 are sold out or past the deadline to sign up for them.
*TRIPS FOR 2025:
- Holland, Belgium River Cruise, April 2025.
- Sunny San Diego and So Ca Highlights, February 20, 2025
- Historic Savannah and Charleston, October 24, 2025
- Iceland, August 2025 (brochures coming soon)
- Brochures are available at the Bozeman Senior Center.
SUMMER DAY TRIPS:
CHARLIE RUSSELL CHEW CHOO • SEPTEMBER 7-8, 2024
Get ready for a very fun weekend in Lewistown, MT. Board the motorcoach at the Bozeman Senior Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7. Please be at the Center by 9:45 a.m. to check in for your trip. When you arrive in Lewistown, and check in to the Yogo Inn, your home for the night, you’ll be ready to check out the Chokecherry Festival. Enjoy everything there is along Main Street, including the food vendors, fun shopping and a vintage car show. In the evening there is also dancing in the street allowing you to enjoy a fun solo afternoon and evening.
Then on Sunday morning, check out of the Yogo Inn and take a short ride out to where you will board the Charlie Russell Chew Choo train at about 1:30 p.m. Once boarded, enjoy viewing the vintage train, see all the trestles, the scenery along the way, small towns and even the cowboys riding their horses along the way. Also, enjoy a delicious prime rib dinner served on the train along with musical entertainment and maybe even some cowboy rustlers too.
After the very enjoyable afternoon on the train, return to the Karst Stage motorcoach for your ride back to the Bozeman Senior Center. You should be back to the Senior Center by about 7 p.m.
Cost of the Trip: $355 per person, double occupancy. If you want to room alone, the cost is $425.00.
This cost includes: motorcoach fare, lodging for one night at the Yogo Inn, a ticket on the Charlie Russell Chew Choo train and a delicious prime rib dinner.
Suggested tip for the motorcoach driver: $5 per person
THEATER “ANASTASIA” • AUGUST 22, 2024
Morotcoach will leave the Senior Center at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday for the trip to West Yellowstone. So, be at the Senior Center by 10:45 a.m. to board the bus. Once in West Yellowstone, you will have time to shop and eat dinner before the play. Please be at the theater by 5:10 p.m. to get your tickets and be taken to your seats for the evening’s performance. After the play is finished, please use the restrooms, if necessary, and board the motorcoach, out in front of the theater, for your ride back to Bozeman. You should be back to Bozeman by about 10 p.m.
“Anastasia” is a show that takes place in Russia in the early 1900’s. As the story unfolds, there is a beautiful maiden, a Russian count and, of course, the villain. Filled with great musical numbers, you are sure to enjoy the evening.
Cost of the trip: $110 per person
You may pay by check, credit card or cash to hold your space on this fun day trip.
Suggested tip for motorcoach driver: $5
We have tickets available for 25 people, so get signed up and paid right away.
JUNE 5 – Green Salad, Beef Noodles and Gravy, Mixed Vegetables, Cake
JUNE 7 – Green Salad, Chili, Macaroni and Cheese, Brownie
JUNE 12 – Green Salad, Sloppy Joe, Tater Tots, Mixed Vegetables, Cake
JUNE 14 – Green Salad, Chicken Fajitas, Brownie
JUNE 19 – Green Salad, Baked Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Beans, Cake
JUNE 21 – Green Salad, Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, Tater Tots, Brownie
JUNE 26 – Green Salad, Chicken Casserole, Carrots, Cake
JUNE 28 – Green Salad, Chicken Tenders, Fries, Mixed Vegetables, Brownie
JUNE 4 – Green Salad, Chicken Enchilada, Peas
JUNE 5 – Pickled Beets, Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes, Corn
JUNE 6 – Green Salad, Roast Beef, Scalloped Potatoes, Carrots
JUNE 11 – Jell-O with Fruit, Chili, Corn Bread
JUNE 12 – Cranberries, Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli
JUNE 13 – Italian Salad, Pork Chop, Apple Sauce, Green Beans
JUNE 18 – Green Salad, Pepper Steak, French Fries, Baked Beans
JUNE 19 – Green Salad, Cabbage Rolls, Garlic Bread
JUNE 20 – Green Salad, Spaghetti, California Vegetables, Garlic Bread
JUNE 25 – Green Salad, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Rice, Cauliflower
JUNE 26 – Green Salad, Ham, Green Beans, Scalloped Potatoes
JUNE 27 – Coleslaw, Cod, Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables
ALL EXERCISE CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE FITNESS ROOM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LINE DANCING (Dining Room) AND CORE CLASSES (Downstairs Meeting Room).
The monthly fitness dues are $20.00 a month
STRONG PEOPLE (MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 1 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 (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS AT 8:30 A.M.)
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 STRENGTH (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 9:30 A.M. IN THE DINING ROOM)
This is a full hour’s workout. We do 40 minutes of cardio (which can vary in intensity depending on your own ability) and 15 minutes of stretching. Come join this dynamic workout!
CORE ON THE FLOOR (MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS AT 10:35 A.M.)
Pilates inspired. Gentle mat work and stretching.
BEGINNING LINE DANCING (TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 10 A.M. TO 10:45 A.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 (TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AT 10:45 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M.; FRIDAYS AT 10 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M.)
More complex and challenging dances will be taught and danced. Experienced dancers are invited to participate in this class.
ENLIGHTENMENT TAI CHI FORM
(TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS AT 11 A.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.
SEMINARS
(You must be a member of the Bozeman Senior Center to attend.)
MONDAY, JUNE 3 AT 10 A.M.
BJC RV
Covers everything outside the RV. Over 75 tips for RV maintenance and use, such as the roof (what to check, when and what products to use), exterior and awnings (what to check and how to maintain), slide rooms (how to synchronize and lubricate them) and connections (tips for power, water, sewer and propane).
THURSDAY, JUNE 4 AT 2 P.M.
DOKKEN NELSON FUNERAL SERVICES
We plan for many of life’s events. But do we really plan for everything? The Senior Center invites you to join us for an Advanced Planning seminar at the Bozeman Senior Center. Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service will be sharing about the benefits of funeral pre-planning, the importance of estate planning and benefits for veterans. You won’t want to miss this!
THURSDAY, JUNE 6 AT 10 A.M.
BJC RV
Covers everything inside the RV. Over 75 tips for RV maintenance and use, such as batteries (types, usage and maintenance tips), water and drains (tips for reducing leaks and clogs), the furnace, fridge, water heater, AC (use and maintenance), cleaning (products to use and what’s harmful to your RV) and life safety (how to ensure your safety for peace of mind)
THURSDAY, JUNE 13 AT 10 A.M.
SUICIDE PREVENTION
Talk Saves Lives: An Introduction to Suicide Prevention by Tracy Rassley
Talk Saves Lives is American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s (AFSP) standardized education program that provides participants with a clear understanding of this leading cause of death, including the most up-to-date research on suicide prevention, and what they can do in their communities to save lives.
Below is more information on AFSP and their goals..
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
AFSP’s mission is to save lives and bring hope to those affected by suicide. We fund research to improve interventions, train clinicians in suicide prevention and advocate for policy that will save lives. We fund scientific research, educate the public about mental health and suicide prevention, advocate for public policies in mental health and suicide prevention and support survivors of suicide loss and those affected by suicide.
TRACY RASSLEY, PROGRAMS MANAGER, AFSP MT AND WY
Tracy is the Programs Manager for the Montana and Wyoming Chapters of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. After 24 years as a paralegal and seven years volunteering with AFSP, she has now been in her current position for almost two years. She has presented countless suicide prevention and mental health trainings for AFSP as well as leading the Loss and Healing Committee helping to connect loss survivors and those with lived experience to support, and working with hosts for events that support these groups.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18 AT 10 AM ROGER DANIELS INSURANCE
Heather Barnaby, Medicare Specialist Medicare 101 Education
Please join Licensed Sales Agent Heather Barnaby with Roger Daniel Insurance to learn the basics about Medicare. We will discuss original Medicare, Medicare supplements, Medicare Advantage, prescription plans and how they all come together. This is a great presentation for those new to Medicare or those who have been covered by Medicare and need a refresher!
Wednesday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m.
Michael Hagenlock, MSW, LCSW and LAC
Michael is the current Chief Financial Officer for the National Adult Protective Services Association
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