Prime Senior News November, 2022

Marsha, Marsha,

Marsha

By Will Barrett and Jennifer Verzuh

Meals on Wheels volunteer takes joy in giving back to community

While Marsha Evans is technically providing a service to others through her volunteer work, she says she gets just as much out of the experience.

“It makes you feel good, and the people that you serve appreciate it,” she said.

Evans has been helping with the Meals on Wheels program at the Bozeman Senior Center for just about four years. She previously assisted with the Meals on Wheels program in Cincinnati before moving to the area.

“It’s just something that always interested me,” Evans said. “It generally is elderly people and disabled people that I deliver meals to, and it just seemed like something helpful and something that I wanted to do.”

She enjoyed her volunteer experience so much in Ohio that she knew she wanted to continue volunteering after relocating to Bozeman full-time, and said she really values and appreciates the Bozeman Senior Center and the

work they do.

“I think they do a great job. They’re helpful to the entire community,” Evans said. “Their return is just the satisfaction that they get from helping others, mainly seniors, and that’s beneficial and makes everybody else feel good about the community.”

Despite the low numbers of volunteers at the Bozeman Senior Center, Kristi Wetsch, a coordinator for them, said the Meals on Wheels program is, “better than the mail!”

On a recent afternoon, 75-yearold Evans was out on her route to deliver meals. Though it was a bright and warm day, volunteers will do their routes no matter

the weather or circumstances. Evans remembers each driveway to be cautious with in the winter, recalling some scary moments from years past. She even remembers which recipients prefer what food and drink, and has built a relationship with each of the recipients on her route.

She cares about everyone she sees on the routes, and takes the time to chat with each one and check in on them. One of the many community members on Evans’ route, was overjoyed to see her on that day.

“My favorite part is definitely having contact with the different people. I like that one-on-one

experience,” Evans said. “[And] they like to have someone to talk to and share some part of their lives [with], so that I very much enjoy.”

Having worked in nursing, she is comfortable devoting time to each recipient to chat and see how they are doing. Evans has specialized experience working with those in need of a little extra assistance. However, you hardly need any special training or experience to volunteer.

“I would say it definitely is a way to help out your community [and] it makes you feel good,” Evans said. “[It’s nice to] do something that gives back.”

Besides Meals on Wheels there are several non-profit organizations in Bozeman that rely on volunteers. One such organization that also involves connecting and caring for others is Brienders. Befrienders was

“[It’s nice to] do something that gives back.”

Photos by Will Barrett

founded in 1993 and, “provides companionship, support, and advocacy for the senior population throughout Gallatin Valley.”

The opportunities to volunteer in the Gallatin Valley are many though. From youth empowerment organizations to social and environmental justice awareness programs, the Gallatin Valley nonprofit community is as diverse as it is charitable.

Big Sky Youth Empowerment, or BYEP aims to provide opportunities for teenagers in the Gallatin Valley to experience success; and Eagle Mount, founded in 1982, which is an organization, “committed to provide[ing] quality adaptive recreation and sport opportunities for people with disabilities and young people impacted by cancer, and to provide support for families of participants.”

Top Reasons To Share Your Stories

By Chérie Newman OLLI at MSU member

When my mother was 83, I asked her to tell me stories about her early life. All I knew was that she’d been born in Harvard, Idaho, one of her

grandfathers was a farmer and her dad died when she was 16.

Her reaction to my request surprised me. She said she didn’t want to dredge up ancient history. But luckily, she did want to please me. So, reluctantly, she wrote out a few memories from

her childhood and teenage years.

After reading those memories, I found photographs in her albums that showed the people and places she’d described in her writings. I scanned those images, typed her stories into Publisher and created a book—

an autobiography of her first 18 years. She was delighted. That book became one of her most treasured possessions. Now that she is no longer with us, my family treasures the book.

Not everyone is comfortable sharing their stories. My father

Chérie Newman

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute “OLLI” at MSU http://www.montana.edu/olli/ Tele: 406-994-6550

MSU Academic Technology and Outreach 128 Barnard Hall • P O Box 173860 Montana State University Bozeman, MT 59717-3860

refused all offers from his children to help him write or record his memories. But now we wish we had tried harder. Sadly, we know very little about his people. Stories about his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins are all lost. To us, this loss feels like a vast empty space in our family history. It feels like some vital information about us is missing for my siblings and me. If someone asks you to tell your stories, I encourage you

to say yes, even if the thought makes you uncomfortable. And if no one has yet asked for your accounts, why not write or record them anyway?

Here are four reasons why you should:

It’s fun. Children don’t often think of their parents as having had an interesting life before they became parents. And grandchildren are usually surprised to hear that old people weren’t always old people doing

old-people things. Regaling a child with tales of your youthful adventures can be exciting, informative and entertaining for both of you.

2. Your stories are valuable to your family members. They will better understand you, themselves and your relationship(s). True stories help us know more about why we are the way we are and, perhaps, why our family members made certain decisions. Also (if this applies to your situation), hearing stories of trauma might encourage someone in a similar situation to get help.

3. There’s comfort in leaving a legacy. Linda Spence, author of “Legacy: A step-By-Step Guide to Writing Personal History,” said, “The time you spend recording your memories and reflections will be transformed into an unforgettable link to your family members and future generations.” People love stories. And they like to think of themselves as a character in a story. It gives them a solid place in the narrative of the world.

4. You don’t have to figure it out by yourself. You can find ideas and examples in books and on websites. If you want to record an audio or video interview, look for lists of questions at StoryCorps.org. Some websites will email you writing prompts to stimulate your memory. You can also upload photos to go with your stories and receive a printed book. Check out Lastly.com, LifeStoryPro.com and StoryWorth.com.

Since resources and technology are so widely available these days, telling your stories has never been easier. And, whether you believe it or not, your family is,

or will be, eager to know more about you—and by association, themselves.

Personal stories matter. To quote Jenny Friedman, executive director of Doing Good Together, “Stories are powerful—and innately human. They help us understand one another, provide windows into different cultures and time periods and increase our capacity for empathy. Developing a strong family narrative lets children know they belong to something bigger than themselves.”

So let me add healthier children and more empathy in the world to the list of reasons to share your stories. To help you get started, here’s a question: Were your grandparents well-behaved?

Simple ways to lessen your financial load after 50

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By the time people reach their fiftieth birthday, many have begun to imagine what their life in retirement may look like. Though data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates the number of people working into their 70s increased significantly during the first two decades of the twentieth century, the vast majority of professionals still call it a career sometime during their 60s.

Retirement may still be a long way off for people who are 50 or in their early 50s, but around this time thoughts of what retirement could be compel many people to seek ways to reduce their financial load in anticipation of the day when they will no longer be working. Cutting back needn’t be complicated, and the following are some simple ways for individuals 50 and over to save money.

· Address unsecured debt.

Unsecured debt, which can include credit card balances and medical bills, tends to carry higher interest rates than debts that carry a collateral requirement. According to the Federal Reserve, roughly 12.5 percent of individuals over 50 still have student loan debt, which is another type of unsecured debt. If possible, people over 50 should pay off these debts immediately or make their best effort to pay extra each month so they are paid off as soon as possible.

· Pay in “cash.” It’s not enough to simply pay off unsecured debt like consumer credit. It’s also important to stop accruing additional debt. Individuals over 50 should resist the temptation to use their credit cards, instead paying with cash or debit cards. Credit card debt is often

characterized as a problem for young consumers, but a 2021 report from ValuePenguin found that the median credit card debt among individuals between the ages of 55 and 64 was higher than it was for consumers aged 35 to 44. Paying in cash, whether it’s with paper currency or a debit card, ensures you’re not digging yourself into debt.

· Reexamine your housing situation. Adults 50 and over who purchased their home in their late 20s or early 30s are likely nearing the maturity date on their mortgages. If so, paying a little extra toward the principal each month will help you pay off that mortgage a good deal earlier than if you keep paying the same amount you’ve been paying for years. Though paying extra money each month may not seem like reducing your financial load, it will do so considerably over time. For example, the financial experts at Wells Fargo note that individuals with a fixed-rate mortage loan of $200,000 at 4 percent can cut the term of that loan by more than 4.5 years by paying as little as $100 extra each month toward their principal. Homeowners over 50 who have already paid off a significant percentage of their mortgage loans could reach maturity much sooner if they start paying more toward principal now. Since housing costs are many people’s greatest expense, removing a mortgage payment from your financial ledger by the time you reach 55 could create significant financial flexibility as you get closer to retirement.

Individuals over 50 can utilize some simple yet effective strategies to reduce their financial obligations as retirement nears.

How did your garden grow in 2022?

By Jan Cashman

WEATHER

The year’s weather has a lot to do with how well our gardens performed. We started out with a late, wet spring. April was cold and windy, and May was wet and cool meaning plants got a late start.

My husband Jerry keeps track of the dates our apricot blooms, and

the earliest he has seen it bloom over the past years is April 11, the latest is May 10. This year it bloomed on May 5, later than most years. Apple trees were in bloom about 2 weeks later than usual as well.

The 5.4 inches of precipitation we received in May really helped us gardeners, but also was great for local farmers. Our last spring freeze was recorded on May 23. After a cool and wet June, by July

and August it was hot and dry, not unusual for Bozeman during the summer months.

These temperatures and the early precipitation in May made for another good, though late to start, growing season. Tender plants were nipped on September 10 when the temperature fell to 32 degrees. This has been one of the longest growing seasons I remember.

Jan Cashman has operated Cashman Nursery in Bozeman with her husband, Jerry, since 1975.

VEGETABLE GARDENS

This growing season we witnessed leafy green vegetables like spinach and lettuce lasting later into the summer without bolting. Root crops

like potatoes, carrots and onions did well this year, as they usually do in our climate. Don Mathre from the Gallatin Gardeners Club has good luck with Bolero carrots. Our French fingerling potatoes are great with no scab on them. And many gardeners reported big crops of garlic this year too.

Again, it was a good year for tomatoes because of the extended season in the fall-no frost until mid-September. Two recommended varieties of tomatoes by the garden club and our employees include Heirloom Goldie and Brandywine. Many cherry tomatoes were also recommended: Sunsugar, Sungold, Red Pearl, Bumblebee and Tiny Tim—all tasty and prolific cherry tomatoes. Nancy Berg, head of our bedding plant department, says her Sunsugar and Brandywine tomatoes planted in big black pots on her deck produced amazing yields.

Jerry and I experiment growing different varieties of sweetcorn. A favorite sweetcorn of ours is the early bicolor Trinity. This year, although it ripened a little later than most years, we had a good crop. Unfortunately, racoons also like our sweet corn. Other varieties of sweetcorn that garden club members had good luck with include Latte, Sweetness and Sugar baby, all early bicolors.

Beans and peppers grew well with the consistently hot weather we had in July and August. Recommended bean varieties include Masai, Blue Lake, Jade and Slenderette. Peas did not grow as well in the heat. Herbs on the other hand did good in the hot, dry weather.

FLOWERS

Perennial and annual flowers seemed to thrive with the slow, cool start and then warm summer months if they got enough water. Denise, one of our flower experts, thought the cool spring forced many perennial flowers and bulbs to bloom later than usual, all at once, which gave us interesting but different combinations of perennial flowers in bloom in the spring.

Nancy Berg noticed more hummingbirds in her perennial flower garden this year!

FRUIT CROPS

Some gardeners had excellent raspberry crops, but our old row of Boyne raspberries seems to still be struggling from the late freezes of 2020 and 2019. We had a smaller crop again this year.

Apple and pear crops are plentiful though despite the late spring. For some reason, many of the plum trees in the area did not bloom at

all, therefore plum crops are poor for many.

PESTS

As usual we have our share of pests in our gardens. Here are some thoughts by Kristi, our pest expert here at the nursery:

-Insects that were bad this year include: rose slugs, leafhoppers, flea beetles and leaf minors.

-Spider mites and aphids did not seem as bad as some years.

There were a lot of voles this year, more than I have seen here since I started gardening. They even ate the tops of the carrots in my garden! Jerry says voles have a 3-year cycle, so hopefully there will be fewer next year.

It’s not too late to wrap tender trees to protect them from winter sunscald, deer and rodents. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather and colorful leaves-- and the vegetables

and fruits from your garden. 2022 was another great year to garden!

Old Guys and Dancing

By Jim Drummond

The regulars were all convened at the old guy waterhole this week when we noticed that one of the fellows seemed abnormally quiet. He is usually much more vocal while contributing to the wisdom of the group.

Somebody prodded him with an elbow, then asked,”Why the gloom today? Are you feeling

alright?”

Our friend looked around the table with tired and bloodshot eyes, then responded, “My wife wants me to dress in a costume and go to a Halloween party. Even worse, the party will have a band. She expects me to dance with her, and I haven’t danced in years. She tried to get me to a dance party last year. I hate

to dance so I went out to the garage, put my right leg across a couple of sawhorses, then I broke it with a sledge. I’m reluctant to go through that pain again.”

Somebody asked, “How did you explain a broken leg to your wife right before you were supposed to go dancing?”

The fellow responded, “I told

her that I fell off a ladder.”

Somebody at the end of the table commented, “Dancing isn’t so bad. You just have to bend over a bit at the waist, then start tapping your foot to the beat of the band. Once your foot is keeping time with the music, you begin to move your hips a little to the left, then a touch to the right, and try to

feel the pulse of the drummer.”

The dancing expert stood up and demonstrated moving his hips left, and right, then he sat down.

Somebody else asked, “What do you do with your hands? They just seem to flop around while your hips move.”

Our dancing coach responded, “You put them over your head and vaguely wave them at the ceiling. It’s not

hard at all.”

He stood up again and moved his hips left, then right, all-thewhile waving his hands above his head. A few people on the far side of the waterhole tried not to stare at the old guy table.

As our dancing friend sat back down, he commented, “It helps if you keep your eyes closed while you are moving your hips left, and right, and waving your hands. That allows you to pretend that nobody is looking at you. And when you get really good with your hips and your hands, you can start to sing along with the band. Wives love it when you sing along. It makes them believe that you are enjoying yourself and having fun.”

An older gent down the table

peered at our party-going friend, then inquired, “What kind of Halloween costume are you supposed to wear while you are moving your hips and waving your hands at the ceiling?”

With a sorrowful groan, the worried fellow responded, “She’s found a Top Gun flight suit for me to wear, and a pilot’s helmet. When I left home she was busy stenciling ‘Maverick’ above the visor. I told her that I’m not shaped like a fighter pilot. She says that she’ll tell everyone the Gsuit came pre-inflated. I don’t know how I’m going to avoid the fiasco that’s waiting to happen.”

Our dancing instructor was rubbing his chin in thought,

then suggested, “What if I meet you in the men’s room and put on your costume? I could keep the visor down and everyone will think that it’s you out dancing with your wife. You could be a dancing star. My chief concern is that your wife might get frisky.”

Our apprehensive friend responded, “Don’t worry. She won’t.”

The oldest member of the group looked around the table, then offered his opinion, “There’s only one kind of dance that makes any sense to me.”

Someone inquired, “Which one is it?”

The old guy responded, “Avoidance.”

Jim Drummond is a retired banker and Bozeman native.

Here’s Your

‘Recession Survival’ Checklist

It’s unfortunate, but recessions are a fairly normal part of the economic landscape. When a recession occurs, how might you be affected? The answer depends on your individual situation, but regardless of your circumstances,

you might want to consider the items in this recession survival checklist:

Assess your income stability. If your employment remains steady, you may not have to do anything different during a recession. But

if you think your income could be threatened or disrupted, you might want to consider joining the “gig economy,” or looking for freelance or consulting opportunities.

Review your spending. Look for

ways to trim your spending, such as canceling subscription services you don’t use, eating out less often and so on.

Pay down your debts. Try to reduce your debts, especially those with high interest rates.

Nathan M. Kirby Edward Jones Financial Advisor

Plan your emergency fund. If you haven’t already built one, try to create an emergency fund containing three to six months’ worth of living expenses, with the money kept in a liquid account.

Review your protection plan. If your health or life insurance is tied to your work, a change in your employment status could jeopardize this coverage. Review all your options for replacing these types of protection. Also, look for ways to lower premiums on home or auto insurance, without significantly sacrificing coverage, to free up money that could be used for health/life insurance.

Keep your long-term goals in mind. Even if you adjust your portfolio during times of volatility, don’t lose sight of your long-term goals. Trying

to “outsmart” the market with short-term strategies can often lead to missteps and missed opportunities.

Don’t stop investing. If you can afford it, try to continue investing. Coming out of a recession, stock prices tend to bottom out and then rebound, so if you had headed to the investment “sidelines,” you would have missed the opportunity to benefit from a market rally.

Revisit your performance expectations. During a bear market, you will constantly be reminded of the decline of a particular market index, such as the S&P 500 or the Dow Jones Industrial Average. But instead of focusing on these short-term numbers, look instead at the long-term performance of your portfolio to deter mine if you’re still on track toward meeting your goals.

Assess your risk tolerance. If you find yourself worrying excessively about declines in your investment statements, you may want to reevaluate your tolerance for risk. One’s risk tolerance can change over time — and it’s

important you feel comfortable with the amount of risk you take when investing.

Keep diversifying. Diversification is always important for investors — by having a mix of stocks, mutual funds and bonds, you can reduce the impact of market volatility on your portfolio. To cite one example: Higher-quality bonds, such as Treasuries, often move in the opposite direction of stocks, so the presence of these bonds in your portfolio, if appropriate for your goals, can be valuable when market conditions are worsening. (Keep in mind, though, that diversification cannot guarantee profits or protect against all losses in a declining market.)

A recession accompanied by a bear market is not pleasant. But by taking the appropriate steps,

you can boost your chances of getting through a difficult period and staying on track toward your important financial goals.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC Edward Jones is a licensed insurance producer in all states and Washington, D.C., through Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., and in California, New Mexico and Massachusetts through Edward Jones Insurance Agency of California, L.L.C.; Edward Jones Insurance Agency of New Mexico, L.L.C.; and Edward Jones Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, L.L.C. California Insurance License OC24309

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Meal Service in Senior Centers:

NOV. 1 - Salad, Stuffed Bell Pepper Casserole, Dessert

NOV. 2 - Salad, Baked Ham, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

NOV. 3 - Salad, Pasta Bake, Vegetables, Dessert

NOV. 4 - Salad, Hot Roast Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

NOV. 7 - Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

NOV. 8 - Salad, Chicken Alfredo, Vegetables, Dessert

NOV. 9 - Salad, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Vegetables, Fruit

NOV. 10 - Salad, Beef Stew, Biscuits, Dessert

NOV. 11 - Salad, Bangers & Mash, Vegetables, Fruit

NOV. 14 - Salad, Tuna & Noodles, Vegetables, Fruit

NOV. 15 - Salad, Sauce D’arachde, (Beef w/ peanut sauce over rice), Vegetables, Dessert

NOV. 16 - Birthday Lunch - Salad, Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, Fruit

NOV. 17 - Dinner Club - Salad, Chili, Cornbread, Vegetables, Dessert

NOV. 18 - Salad, Chicken Strips, Sweet Potato Fries, Vegetables, Fruit

NOV. 21 - THANKSGIVING DINNER, ALL THE FIXIN’S!

NOV. 22 - Salad, Beef Enchiladas, Rice & Beans, Dessert

NOV. 23 - Soup: Dave’s Choice, Salad Bar, Assorted Breads, Fruit

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NOV.

- CLOSED Thanksgiving

- CLOSED

- Salad, Biscuits & Gravy, Hash Browns,

Manhattan Senior Center MENU

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

NOV. 1 – coleslaw, pulled pork sandwich, potato chips, applesauce

NOV. 2 – carrots & celery, 1/2 reuben sandwich, hot german potato salad, strawberry/rhubarb,

NOV. 3 – green salad, beef stroganoff, carrots, jello

NOV. 8 – boiled eggs & spinach salad, tater tots casserole (beef, cream mushroom soup, peas & carrots, banana bread

NOV. 9 – green salad, chick noodle soup, 1/2 grilled cheese, angel food cake

NOV. 10 – VETERANS DAY DINNER - cheese burger sliders, french fries, baked beans, cucumber salad, red, white & blue jello

NOV. 15 – green salad, chicken stir fry, fried rice, pudding

EXERCISE:

STEP, STRETCH & BALANCE: Monday & Friday - 9:00 am

FULL BODY WORKOUT: 9:00 MONDAY & FRIDAY

9:30 TUESDAY & THURSDAY

LINE DANCING: 10:15 MONDAY

ZUMBA: 1:00 WEDNESDAY

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES:

PINOCHLE: 12:30 PM MONDAY

9:30 AM WEDNESDAY

UKULELE PLAY ALONG 10:45 AM TUESDAY

NEW PROGRAM STARTING NOVEMBER 1, 2022

ART TOGETHER 12:45 PM TUESDAY

SING ALONG 12:45 PM THURSDAY

NEEDLEAIRES: 9:30 AM FRIDAY

November 16, 2022: November Birthday Lunch/Blood Pressure Check

November 17, 2022: Dinner Club: Italian Fare –Space is limited Call to

November 21, 2022: Thanksgiving Dinner: 12:00 Call to by Friday, Nov. 18 to sign up

November 24- 25, 2022

NOV. 16 – macaroni salad, hot brisket sandwich, veggie, cookie

NOV. 17 – THANKSGIVING DINNER - cranberry sauce, turkey roll, candied yams, green beans, pumpkin/ apple pie

NOV. 22 – green salad, philly cheesesteak casserole, (beef, gravy, peppers, onions & cheese), zucchini bread

NOV. 23 – fruit, french toast sticks, sausage, scrambled eggs ,rice krispy treat

NOV. 24 – SR CENTER CLOSED - HAPPY THANKSGIVING

NOV. 29 – 3 bean salad, pizza casserole, (biscuits, pepperoni, sauce & cheese, pasta salad, jello

NOV. 30 – green salad, swiss cubed steak w/ green peppers, tomato & onions, mashed potatoes, chocolate cake

Bozeman MENU

at 586-2421

3:00p.m.

November 1 – Caesar Salad, Creamy Pesto Chicken, Peas and Carrots, Whole Wheat Roll

November 2 – Coleslaw, Stuffed Bell Peppers, Corn Bread, Lima Beans, Dessert

November 3 – Applesauce, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans

November 4 – 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Holiday Kick Off: Ala Cart: Chicken Noodle Soup and/or, Beef Stew and/or Ham Salad Sandwich and/or Fruit Salad and/or Chips and/or Cookie. This is a fundraiser for the Bozeman Senior Center.

November 7 – Beet and Goat Cheese Salad, Chicken and Dumplings, Whole Wheat Dinner Roll, Dessert

November 8 – Green Salad, Meatballs with Pasta, Peas and Carrots, Garlic Bread

November 9 – Apricots with Cottage Cheese, Tuna Casserole, Black Eyed Peas, Dinner Roll, Dessert

November 10 – Edamame Salad Slaw, Sesame Chicken, Rice, Mixed Vegetables

November 11 - Veteran’s Lunch: Spinach and Apple Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Peas & Carrots, Dessert

November 14 – Applesauce, Baked Cod with Tartar Sauce, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Dessert

November 15 – Green Salad, Creamy Sausage with Potato Dumplings, Mixed Vegetables, Garlic Bread

November 16 – Coleslaw, Taco Casserole, Onions and Peppers, Corn Bread

November 17 – Thanksgiving Lunch: Cranberry Salad, Turkey Breast, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing, Peas and Carrots, Pumpkin Pie

November 18 – 3 Bean Salad, Beef Lasagna, Creamed Spinach, Garlic Bread, Dessert

November 21 – Applesauce, Beef Pasties, Creamed Corn, Mashed Potatoes, Dessert

November 22 – Green Salad, Chicken Alfredo, Peas and Carrots, Garlic Bread

November 23 – Apricots and Cottage Cheese, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Dessert

November 24 – Closed For Thanksgiving

November 25 – Closed for Thanksgiving

November 28 – 3 Bean Salad, Balked Salmon, Spanish Rice, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Dessert

November 29 – Green Salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Dinner Roll, Mixed Vegetables

November 30 – Peaches and Cottage Chesses, Pork and Baked Beans, Collard Greens, Corn Bread

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.

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NOV. 18

NOV. 30

Green Salad, Lasagna, Italian Vegetables, Cake

Green Salad, Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Brownie

Green Salad, Pulled Pork, Tater Tots, Baked Beans, Cake

Cole Slaw, Fish Fry, Tater Tots, Brownie

Green Salad, Baked Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cake

Thanksgiving Lunch: Green Salad, Turkey, Green Bean Casserole, Mashed Potatoes, Dressing, Brownie

Green Salad, Ruben Sandwich, Tater Tots, Green Beans, Cake

Center will be closed November 24 and 25 for Thanksgiving

• 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 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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

We have opportunities for you to travel within the United States in 2023.   These trips are open to Bozeman Senior Center current members.   Check the travel kiosk in the lobby of the Bozeman Senior Center to pick up travel brochures and see trips listed below:

FLY AMERICA’S CANYONLANDS, MAY 4 - 11, 2023.

Fly to Phoenix for a one-night stay in Scottsdale.   Then travel up to the Grand Canyon for some great sightseeing,  and a two-night stay.   After enjoying the Grand Canyon area,  it is on to Monument Valley,  then Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park over the next several days. Your trip ends in Las Vegas where you spend one night before flying back to Bozeman the next day. The trip brochure gives you more detail including prices.

ALASKA: CALL OF THE WILD, AUGUST,  2023.

This is a land tour, flying to Anchorage and then traveling by motorcoach for the seven day trip. Highlights of the trip include: deluxe dome rail car trip to Denali National Park. Enjoy a tundra wilderness tour and two nights in Denali. Travel to Seward and the Matanuska Susitna Valley and all its beauty. You will then thoroughly enjoy the Glacier and Wildlife Cruise and the majestic Kenai Fjords National Park.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS, EARLY DECEMBER, 2023.

We don’t have the brochures as yet,  but they should be in the travel kiosk at the Bozeman Senior Center very soon.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN TRAVELING ON ANY ONE OF THESE TRIPS,  OR MORE,  PLEASE FILL OUT THE REGISTRATION FORM ON THE BROCHURE AND RETURN IT TO THE SENIOR CENTER FRONT DESK.   JUDY WILL THEN GET YOU SIGNED UP FOR A GREAT TRIP FOR 2023.    All of the international trips for 2023 are full or past the sign up deadline. Come travel with us.

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NOV. 16

Green Salad, Taco, Tater Tots, Refried Beans

Coleslaw, Cod, Baked Potato, Green Beans

Green Salad, Ham, Mashed Potatoes, Corn

Green Salad, Goulash, Corn, Garlic Bread

Green Salad, Ribs, Sauerkraut, Baked Potato, Mixed Vegetables

Pea Salad, Pepper Steak, Rice, California Style Vegetables

Green Salad, Stew, Biscuit, Jell-O with Fruit

Green Salad, Chili Dog, Tater Tots

NOV.

NOV.

NOV.

Sweet Potato Salad, Turkey, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Pumpkin Pie

Green Salad, Enchiladas, Mixed Vegetables

Green Salad, Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Jell-O

NOV. 24 - CLOSED

NOV. 29

Green Salad, Split Pea Soup, Tuna Sandwich, Chips NOV. 30

Italian Salad, Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Corn

MENUS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY OF FOOD

Bozeman Senior Center Fitness Classes

FITNESS CLASSES

ALL EXERCISE CLASSES ARE HELD IN THE FITNESS ROOM WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LINE DANCING (Dining Room) AND STRONG PEOPLE –MORNING CLASS (Rec. Room)

STRONG PEOPLE

(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.

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 (Friday, 9:00 a.m.)

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

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING (Tuesdays & Thursdays

10:00 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

Activities at the Bozeman

(You must be a member to attend):

Monday: 9:30 a.m. Wood Carvers; 1:00 Duplicate Bridge; 1:00 Hand & Foot Canasta

Tuesday: 1:00 p.m. Bingo; 1:00 Cribbage

Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. Watercolor; 12:30 Ukulele; 12:45 Rubber Bridge; 1:00 Mah Jongg and Pinochle

Thursday: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Foot Clinic (must make an appointment; cost is $20.00), 11:00 a.m. Scrabble, 1:00 p.m. Bingo, 1:00 p.m. Pinochle

Friday: 12:45 p.m. Duplicate Bridge; 1:00 p.m. Rubber Bridge; 1:00 Find a Friend Circle

SPECIAL EVENTS:

November 2: 2:00 p.m. Ukulele Concert - Ukephoria Montana is four musicians with a plethora of ukuleles and a song list that spans the 1930s through the 2000s.

November 3: 1:30 - 3 p.m. 2023 Medicare Plan Review with Heather Barnaby from Roger Daniel Insurance

of any kind are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes early on their first day for some preinstruction.

INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED LINE DANCING

(Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:45 to 11:30 a.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 at 10:00 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.

Senior Center

November 4: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Holiday Kick Off/Supporting Local Small Businesses. Everything you need for your football, Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations under one roof. Daniel’s Meats, Chalet Market, City Buff, Bequet Confections and Olivelle will be taking holiday orders, Decorations and gifts are available at the Christmas Store too, and everything at the Second Hand Rose and the Book Store will be on-sale for half off. Lunch will be available to purchase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

November 8: 9:30-11 a.m. 2023 Medicare Plan Review with Heather Barnaby from Roger Daniel Insurance

November 8: 11:00 a.m. Project Connect– A program with the Bozeman School District

November 11: 12 p.m. Veteran’s Day Lunch. Veterans eat free

November 17: 12 p.m. Thanksgiving Lunch

November 18: 1-2:30 p.m. 2023 Medicare Plan Review with Heather Barnaby from Roger Daniel Insurance