Prime March 2019

MARCH

2019

A MAGAZINE FOR MATURE ADULTS

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THE LIFELONG MARCH: ONE BOZEMAN RESIDENT CONTINUES CRUSADE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS IN HIS 80S

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HOUSEPLANTS ARE BACK

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LOOKING FOR A QUICK TRIP: EXPLORE PHILIPSBURG, MONTANA

A S P E C I A L P U B L I C AT I O N T H E B O Z E M A N D A I LY C H R O N I C L E

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The Lifelong March: One Bozeman resident continues crusade for equal rights in his 80s .....................................................2 Review Your Fixed-income Strategy as Interest Rates Rise .......5 It All Started with a Toboggan .............................................................6 Houseplants Are Back ............................................................................7 Looking for a Quick Trip: Explore Philipsburg, Montana ..............8 Senior Citizen Center Calendars .........................................................9

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THE LIFELONG MARCH ONE BOZEMAN RESIDENT CONTINUES CRUSADE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS IN HIS 80S

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e’s a career letter writer. A regular rabble rouser.

An unapologetic voice for the issues he says are important. He waves signs at rallies and speaks in schools. Dan Lourie is a man who wears a Martin Luther King Jr. pin on one side of his jacket and a “Veterans for Peace” pin on the other side. He’s a man with convictions and he doesn’t care who knows it.

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“When LBJ was president, I started writing letters,

remain. Eventually Lourie left New York for Hous-

unnecessary numbers of deaths on both sides,” Lou-

insurance business. In Texas, Lourie found opportu-

condemning his extension of the Vietnam war and rie said. “I just never stopped after that.”

He continued during Nixon’s time in office, and

still cherishes his favorite 1973 headline “Dan Lourie

v. Dick Nixon.”

All that passion comes from a deep well. Born in

Antwerp, Belgium, Lourie’s hometown was bombed

before his third birthday on May 10, 1940. His family

fled throughout Europe as Nazis terrorized families

like his. After arriving in Portugal, Lourie’s father

sent his family to America while he worked on get-

ting a visa to join them.

In the states, Lourie’s family landed in the Bronx.

To this day, his accent and love for the Yankees

Through moves around the country, different

ton, married a Texan, and worked hard to grow his

jobs and life changes, Lourie’s early memories of

nities to use his voice for change. A Catholic priest

It’s hard to forget that other members of his family

schools in the 1960s. The fight for desegregation is

camps like Auschwitz.

recruited Lourie to join in the fight to desegregate

something Lourie learned about when his father told

him about soldiers being kept apart in the army when he served. His two years spent in an all-black university expanded that understanding, Lourie says.

After 10 years, Lourie left Texas to raise his chil-

dren in Maine. He stayed there until 2010, continu-

fleeing war, danger and persecution haunted him. could not escape terrible fates in concentration

Lourie frequently talks about his aunt Esther,

who was visiting Lithuania when the Germans

invaded in 1941. Esther, age 28 at the time, was

trapped in horrible conditions of a ghetto in Kovno,

Lithuania, before being shipped to a concentration camp in Poland. Esther managed to survive, and

ing his civil rights and advocacy work as he raised

amazingly, document her experiences. She secretly

married his second wife Ty. Ten years ago, Lourie

the Kovno Ghetto, then in a concentration camp,

his children, worked in the hospitality industry, and and Ty moved to Bozeman to be nearer to Lourie’s daughter and grandson.

drew pictures of the guards who imprisoned her in

and later in a slave labor camp. Finally, Esther was freed when the Russian Army intervened. Much

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of her holocaust art was discovered and is now showcased in museums all over the world.

Lourie and his daughter Stephani brought Esther to the U.S. to speak to

universities about her experience and the meaning of the holocaust for future

generations. Lourie carries his aunt’s story with him everywhere, sharing it in classrooms from elementary school through college lecture halls.

“Millions of people died in the Holocaust, but that’s just words to kids,”

Lourie said. “I made it my job is to talk about what happened and make sure

people do not forget the Holocaust. Esther never stopped telling people what

happened to her. That was her mission and that is my mission, too.”

From marching for civil rights to sharing his family’s story of persecution

under the Nazi regime, Lourie says he’s realized the connection among oppressed people.

“When I began my years of involvement in Dr. King’s movement for equal-

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Nazis in Europe – was a member of an oppressed people,” Lourie says. “I don’t recall attributing my joining the fight for equality to that, but I did eventually understand the connection.”

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rie looked to a rabbi named Joachim Prinz.

“He had escaped the Nazis in his native Germany, came to the U.S. and al-

most immediately became a leading figure in civil rights- organizing, speaking,

working to help America’s negroes, as did thousands of other Jews- my people

– who marched for equality and freedom for African Americans.”

Though he talks most often about the horrors of the Holocaust and a

segregated America, Lourie also talks politics, a lot. He knows there are plenty

of folks around the valley who don’t agree with the things he writes and says.

There are openly hostile letters in retort to his that appear regularly in print.

As nasty as the written volleys get, Lourie remains unflappable.

His friends warn that one day someone could try to harm him. He waves

a hand dismissively and rolls his eyes at the notion. This is Montana, he says.

He feels safe here and this is home. At age 81, he’s not leaving and he’s not backing down.

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REVIEW YOUR FIXED-INCOME STRATEGY AS INTEREST RATES RISE

By Edward Jones

W

hen interest rates rise, the value of your fixed-income investments, such as bonds, will typically fall. If this happens, how should you respond?

First of all, it’s important to understand this inverse correlation between interest rates and bond prices. Essentially, when interest rates rise, investors won’t pay you full price for your bonds because they can purchase newly issued ones that pay higher rates. So, if you sell your bonds before they mature, you could lose some of the principal value.

You may be seeing a price drop among your bonds right now, because interest rates generally rose in 2018 and may continue to do so in 2019. While you might not like this decline, you don’t necessarily have to take any action, particularly if you’re planning to hold these bonds until maturity. Of course, you do have to consider credit risk – the

chance that a portion of the principal and interest will not be paid back to investors – but unless the bond issuers default, which is usually unlikely, particularly with investment-grade bonds, you can expect to receive the same regular interest payments you always did, no matter where rates move.

Holding some of your bonds – particu- larly your longer-term ones – until they mature may prove useful during a period of rising interest rates. Although long-term bond prices – the amount you could get if you were to sell these bonds – tend to fall more significantly than short-term bond prices, the actual income that longer-term bonds provide may still be higher, because longer-term bonds typically pay higher interest rates than shorter-term ones.

To preserve this income and still take advantage of rising interest rates, you may want to construct a “bond ladder” consisting of short-, intermediate- and longer-term bonds. Because

a ladder containsbonds with staggered maturitydates, some arematuringandcanbe reinvested – and in a rising-rate environment such as we’re currently experiencing, you would be replacing maturing bonds with higher- yielding ones. As is the case with all your investments, however, you must evaluate whether a bond ladder and the securities held within it are consistent with your objectives, risk tolerance and financial circumstances.

You can build a bond ladder with indi- vidual bonds, but you might find it easier, and perhaps more affordable, to own bond- based mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that invest in bonds. Many bond funds and ETFs own a portfolio of bonds of various maturities, so they’re already diversified.

Building a bond ladder can help you navigate the rising-rate environment.

But you also have another incentive to con- tinue investing in bonds, bond

funds or ETFs – namely, they can help diversify a stock-heavy portfolio. If you only owned stocks, your investment statements would probably fluctuate greatly – it’s no secret that the stock market can go on some wild rides. But even in the face of escala- ting interest rates, bond prices generally don’t exhibit the same sharp swings as stocks, so owning an appropriate percen- tage of bonds based on your personal circumstances can help add some stability to your investment mix.

As an investor, you do need to be aware of rising interest rates, but as we’ve seen, they certainly don’t mean that you should lose your interest in bonds as a valuable part of your investment strategy.

Nathan M. Kirby Edward Jones Financial Advisor

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IT ALL STARTED WITH A TOBOGGAN

By Lois Stephens

L

ast winter, I dreamed about sledding down our steep driveway (Lois Lane), and continuing down Cornucopia Road with its horseshoe curve followed by a precipitous straightaway. This combination of roadways promised a lot of entertainment for someone riding on a gliding device. So, at the end of the winter season last year, I bought a toboggan. Naturally all the snow had disappeared before its arrival, so I stored it in our shed and waited for the following three seasons to come and go before I could try it out.

Snow arrived this year in time for Christmas, coinciding with the arrival of our summer neighbors who try to spend a week here during the winter holiday season. Jim and Teri, our dear neighbors, arrived a day or two after Christmas. I announced that I intended to try out the toboggan the following day, and I invited them to join me in my adventure.

I saw the sparkle in Teri’s eyes and the ‘yes’ was out of her mouth before I had completed the question. These neighbors, incidentally, voiced strenuous objections last year when I mentioned that I planned to purchase some sort of sled and take advantage of two perfectly usable slopes.

They equated a sled with broken bones and a mangled little old lady lying face down in a snowbank.

I had the toboggan and they had a plastic sled and two flat sledding contraptions in their shop that they decided to add to the mix.

We only had an hour or two that first day to test our various means of sliding down the hills, so we started with the toboggan. It did not slide. Even with Teri pushing me, that cursed expensive piece of wood would not glide at all. In disgust,

we tossed it to the side of the driveway and turned our attention to our other means of transportation.

Lois Lane features a curve then a sharp straightaway down to Cornucopia Road.

About 50 feet from the intersection, Lois Lane runs nearly parallel with Cornucopia, so in order to barrel down Lois Lane and continue on down Cornucopia without stopping to turn the sled, a person needs to make a nearly 180 degree turn at the junction of the two roads.

Teri took off down Lois Lane on the plastic sled. She came roaring down the driveway, stuck out her leg and made that 180 degree turn like a true pro, and continued sailing down Cornucopia. I immediately figured we would become the next gold medal Olympic bobsled champions. With visions of fleeting fame and a gold medal around my neck, I immediately crashed into a snowbank. So much for Olympic fame.

After a few practice runs we got the hang of it. My husband ferried us back up the hill after each run as he announced he wanted no part of sitting on a cheap piece of plastic rocketing down a treacherous road.

We managed to wreck the plastic sled in our enthusiasm, but we certainly had a good time doing so. But no worries, the neighbors had planned a trip to Bozeman the following day and they promised to purchase a few more cheap sleds so we could continue our excursions down the hills.

True to their word, they returned the following day with three shiny new plastic coasters. I was thrilled, promptly claimed the purple sled as my own, and away we went.

At one point, Jim challenged me to a race down the hill. I immediately accepted his challenge as I knew my purple flyer could beat his wimpy red glider any day.

I would have won, except Jim, whom I love dearly and would never accuse of cheating, cheats. We started down the slope, and as my trusty conveyance gained speed and edged past Jim, he reached out and shoved my sled. Outraged, I grabbed his vehicle and we seesawed back and forth trying to gain the advantage. I finally lost my grip and sailed grandly into the snow berm on the side of the road.

For the rest of the day, I steered clear of him and his sled. There’s no trusting some people, even valued neighbors that we cherish.

Fate got him, however, as he cracked his sled into three separate pieces going over a rough patch of snow.

On our third and last sledding day, we decided to start our playing in the snow around one, sled for a few hours, then get together for a meal. My husband decided the rest of us had too much fun so he would join us in the sledding activities. Jim, with a smirk on his face, handed me my purple sled.

I leaped on the glider and headed down the hill, figuring he had mayhem on his mind.

I reached the bottom of Cornucopia, and watched as Jim came speeding in beside me.

He inquired about my ride, I told him it was fine and then I discovered that he had carefully taped a whole string of small rocks and pebbles to the bottom of my sled. Hah, the joke was on him as he used cellophane

tape which not only smoothed out the edges of the rocks but also allowed the plastic contraption to speed along with no difficulties. Never let this guy race with you if he is on an opposing team. I also suspect this action would likely disqualify us from our gold medal Olympic run.

Maybe every so often there is actually justice in the world. Jim, Teri, and I started down Lois Lane for one of our last runs of the day. I let Jim and Teri have a head start, as previous actions on Jim’s part for some odd reason made me distrust his motives.

The two were about halfway down Lois Lane when I shoved off to follow them.

Jim made a wide turn at the intersection so he lost speed and ended up near the far side of the road. I, on the other hand, experienced my personal best effort in completing the sharpest, absolutely astonishing best ever 180 degree turn. This kept up my speed and landed me beside Jim before he even knew I was there. I hurtled past him, reached out and stiff armed the front of his sled as I whizzed past him. His little beauty of a sled turned sharply and plowed right into a snowbank, taking Jim with it.

Jim said he heard me laughing the entire way down the hill.

Our good friends and neighbors have returned to Nevada. We look forward to sledding again with them next winter.

Friends here found me two more plastic gliders, my husband ordered a flexible flyer sled, I intend to find some sort of ski wax that might encourage the toboggan to slide, and we will have plenty of good times to come. And it all started with a toboggan that people discouraged me from purchasing.

Lois Stephens brings personal experience of the aging process to Prime Magazine.

She enjoys writing about her observations of becoming a member of the senior citizen age group. She lives and works in Virginia City.

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Aglaonema Chinese Evergreen

Jade Plant

Ficus

HOUSEPLANTS ARE BACK

By Jan Cashman

Croton

Sansevieria

Schefflera

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ouseplants are back. After years of homes with dustcollecting artificial plants or no houseplants at all, we are seeing a resurgence of living plants decorating our homes. Houseplants give us the satisfaction of caring for something real and living. They purify the air in our homes by absorbing carbon dioxide and neutralizing many harmful chemicals. They improve our mood and mental health. A tall ficus, Norfolk Island pine, or fiddleleaf fig will add bright green color and make a decorating statement in any room.

through--make sure pots have drainage holes. Overwatering is worse than underwatering. Let plants dry out between waterings.

A moisture meter can help you determine when your houseplant needs watering. In our dry climate, occasional misting can help raise humidity.

Care: The majority of common houseplants are easy to care for.

They need little or no fertilizer.

Compared to outdoor potted plants, the recommended fertilizer dosage is about half. In the winter, when houseplants are getting less light and not growing so fast, they need little or no fertilizer.

Different houseplants have different light requirements…

LOW LIGHT (northern exposure away from windows) Aglaonema, Dracaena, Pothos, Sansevieria MEDIUM (bright but not direct) African violet, ferns, orchids, schefflera, peace lily BRIGHT (near south or west facing windows) Succulents, ficus, croton, palms

Different houseplants have different water requirements. When watering, soak the plant until the water runs

Some of our houseplants haven’t been repotted for years, but generally plants do better when repotted every year or two into slightly larger pots. If you can’t transplant into a larger pot, at least add a layer of new potting soil or compost to the top of the soil. Don’t be afraid to prune your plant back—it will then send out new, fresh growth.

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

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LOOKING FOR A QUICK TRIP: EXPLORE PHILIPSBURG, MONTANA

By Kathy Cambridge

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o you ever have the urge to get away but just want a quick day or a weekend trip? Look no further than our own Philipsburg, MT. With a population of less than 1,000 people and a place that still has that “old town” feel and warmth, you can’t help but love exploring all Philipsburg has to offer. The beauty and allure of the Sapphire Mountains and the historic town call tourists and hunters to the area every year.

The Broadway Hotel was remodeled in 2003 and has maintained its historic look and feel. You will imagine you just went back to grandma’s house in any one of the rooms. The furniture and fixtures all take you back to a place of simplicity and solace.

On the next step of your journey go downtown and enjoy a stop at the quaint little coffee shop or a beer at the brewery in the afternoon. Enjoy a delicious treat by stopping at The Sweet Palace, which is a main attraction in downtown Philipsburg. Their delight-

ful selection of homemade fudge, chocolates, salt water taffy and nostalgic treats are a sight to be seen especially for the candy lover! Be careful not to go on Saturday as that is the only day they are closed. Enjoy a picnic at the public park or enjoy homemade BBQ at UpNSmokin BBQ House for lunch.

The Granite County Museum is home to a wealth of history evolving from the residents of Granite County.

The museum houses a number of historic mining exhibits as well as a replica of an underground silver mine and a reconstructed miner’s cabin with memorabilia found under an actual miner’s cabin. It allows you to visualize life as a miner in Granite County in the 1860’s. But wait! That’s not all the museum has to offer. The Ghost Town Hall of Fame is also not to be missed! In addition, the museum itself is actually located in a historic building which was formerly the Courtney Hotel which adds its own charm that adds to the allure of the museum.

You can’t help but follow that with a visit to the Montana Law Enforcement Museum. It is easy to spend

hours in the museum taking in the various exhibits of law enforcement tools, weapons, uniforms, communication devices, famous wanted posters and arrest records. The arrest and court record books could keep you reading for hours! Dating back to the late 1800’s, they provide an interesting read which is quite comical in some cases.

On your way out of town, check out some of the 20+ ghost towns in the surrounding areas. It will take you back to a time when life was simple and yet hard at the same time. The life of a miner or sawmill worker to ranch worker or homemaker can still be envisioned in these places.

Rest, relaxation and a home-like feel await you in Philipsburg!

Kathy Cambridge Franchise Owner, Cruise Planners www.plan4ittravel.com

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Hollowtop Senior Citizens Broadway St., Pony, MT • 685-3323 or 685-3494

■ Serving Harrison, Pony, Norris and surrounding areas ■ Fee: $5 a year. Meals $3.50 members and $5 for guests ■ Dinner served on Wednesdays all year long and on Mondays October – May ■ Lending library and medical equipment

Manhattan Senior Center 102 East Main Street, Manhattan, MT • 284-6501

■ Fee: $10.00 a year ■ Meals: $4 over 60 years of age, $6 under 60 ■ Noon meal is served Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday; call Monday – Friday before 10:00 am to reserve a seat ■ Pinochle: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after lunch Center Hall and kitchen are available for rental. Hall rental $50, kitchen and hall $75. Cleaning deposit of $25 and key deposit $10. Call Jan for more details to reserve the space.

Park County Senior Center

206 South Main Street, Livingston, MT • 333-2276 www.parkcountyseniorcenter.com • Open Monday - Friday 9-5

■ Please call Senior Center for news and events.

Three Rivers Senior Club 19 East Cedar Street, Three Forks • 285-3235 Director: Jean Farnam • 570-0800

■ Club Membership: $10 a year. Must be 50 or older to join.

■ Meals for Members and Nonmembers: $6 for those under 60. Suggested price for those 60 and over: $4.00. Noon meal is served Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Make reservations by 8 a.m.; call 406-285-3235 and leave message.

■ Birthday Celebration: Once a month on 2nd, 3rd or 4th Tuesday.

■ Meals on Wheels delivered to homebound.

■ Pinochle Tuesdays through Thursdays after meal.

■ Extensive lending library of books, videos, jigsaw puzzles. Medical equipment such as walkers, shower seats, crutches, also available; call Jean. For info about the HRDC bus for Three Forks and Willow Creek residents, call Galavan, 406-587-2434.

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Southwest Montana

807 N. Tracy Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715 • 587-5444 Debi Casagranda, Program Coordinator • (dcasagranda@thehrdc.org) 111 South 2nd, Livingston, MT 59047 • 222-2281 Deb Downs, Livingston Program Coordinator (debdowns@rsvpmt.org) www.rsvpmt.org

BOZEMAN: ■ Habitat for Humanity: Critical repair program is in need of volunteers to assist in home repairs and improvements for low income people in our community.

No experience needed just a desire to learn, openings on the Thursday crew.

■ Montana Veterans Affairs Division: Volunteer needed to greet veterans and or family members along with answering phones. Office is open Monday thru Friday 8am – 5 pm, shifts are flexible.

■ Bozeman Health: In need of extra volunteers to help with giving directions at the Atrium Entrance Monday thru Friday 4pm-8pm and Saturday or Sunday 10 am-2pm.

■ Bozeman Health: Looking for volunteers to transport patients to their treatments. Volunteer would need a good driving record, current and valid driver’s license, adequate auto insurance and the completion of the Bozeman Health Volunteer application and orientation.

■ Habitat for Hummanity: Volunteer who enjoys talking with people needed for greeting customers at front desk and answering any questions. Training will be provided, flexible days and hours.

Open Tuesday –Saturday 9am to 4 pm.

LIVINGSTON: ■ Stafford Animal Shelter: Cats are in need of volunteers to play, cuddle and socialize. Only skill needed is your

compassion and love of cats. An one hour safety training provided. Come share your love with a joyful animal and get your “kitty fix”.

■ Handcrafters: If you enjoy the comfort of an old fashioned sewing circle come join us on Thursdays 1-2 PM at the Senior Center, making new friends as you work on crocheted or knitted items.

Sewers are needed to make simple pillowcases for our soldiers overseas.

■ Yellowstone Gateway Museum: Be a part of history with a variety of opportunities that exists in our museum. Make new friends and learn more about our local history.

■ Fix-It- Brigade: Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are needed to help with small home repairs such as mending a fence, mowing a yard, shoveling snow or something as simple as changing light bulbs. You will be helping seniors or veterans for a 2 hour or less task on your time schedule.

■ Current RSVP Volunteers are encouraged to turn in your hours each month: your contribution to the community is greatly appreciated.

■ RSVP: has many more exciting ways to interact with your community, so put your skills and interests to use without making a long-term commitment. Occasionally we also have requests to help with mailings and other special onetime events.

7 - Pork Roast

12 - Enchiladas

13 - Chicken Fried Steak 14 - Corned Beef

19 - TaterTot Casserole

20 - Sweet & Sour Chicken 21 - Beef Stew

26 - Tuna Casserole

27 - Tomato Soup & Grilled Cheese Sandwich

28 - Meatballs

BOZEMAN LIONS CLUB Drop off your prescription and non-prescription eye glasses and dark glasses, as well as hearing aids and cell phones in the collection boxes at the Bozeman Senior Center, the Manhattan Senior Center, the Three Rivers Senior Citizens Club in Three Forks, and the Gallatin Gateway Community Center

For more information, contact Richard Reiley at

406-388-7840

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

10 I March 2019 PRIME

Bozeman Senior Center

ANNOUNCEMENTS ■ The Board meeting is held on the second Friday of each month at 10:00 ■ Welcome to the Team Kristi Wetsch: Kristi is our new Program and Marketing Director.

Kristi was born in Glendive, Montana and moved to Bozeman in 1964 with her mother and brother. She graduated from Bozeman Senior High School and Eastern Montana College in Billings with a teaching degree in Special Education and Elementary Education. Kristi taught special education but decided she wanted to move back to Bozeman and was hired as a job coach at Reach Inc., then took the positon of Executive Director of the Gallatin Valley Literacy Council. Kristi started working at Career Transitions, Inc. in 1996 where she became the Market Manager of the Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market, taught computer classes and supervised two state grants. Although she is not working at Career Transitions any longer, she will continue to be part of the Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market this year. Kristi loves animals and has 2 little white fur babies and 2 kitty babies. She loves to read, watch old movies and spend time with family and friends.

Kristi is looking forward to being part of the wonderful Bozeman Senior Center family.

■ Welcome to the Team Susan Melaney: Susan is our new Exercise and Fitness Coordinator. She’s looking forward to participating in classes and hearing individuals’ experiences and expectations. As an enthusiastic and highly motivated person, she will soon become certified in Group Instruction in Aerobics and hopes to work with others to maintain the strength of the current program and eventually expand into new territory.

Susan is currently practicing as a Registered Nurse part time.

Working in the geriatric field for over 20 years has provided her with a good understanding of older adults, their strengths and limitations and the ability to help them build strength and flexibility. Susan grew up in the Gallatin Valley and has lived in Wyoming for most of her career, returning to Bozeman in July of 2018. She says what she currently lacks in knowledge is compensated for by excelling in motivation and desire to work with everyone at the Senior Center.

■ AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Assistance: Mondays and Saturdays, February 4 through April 13, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. (by appointment only) - Trained AARP volunteers are available to assist you in completing your tax returns at the Bozeman Senior Center. AARP provides tax preparation as a FREE service for taxpayers with low and middle income, with special attention to those aged 60 and older. You will need last year’s tax return, W-2’s, 1099’s for pensions, interest, dividends, etc., and if applicable, receipts for medical expenses, insurance, prescriptions, real estate tax, auto registration, and charitable contributions.

Call 586-2421 to set up an appointment. Thank you to all the volunteers who dedicate many hours providing this wonderful service. Assistance is open to the public.

■ Essential Oils presentation: March 14th from 1:00p.m.-2:30 p.m. - Merrilyn Mattson will be giving an informational presentation on essential oils. She will cover: What are essential Oils? What do I need to know before purchasing them? How can essential oils be used? How can I or my loved ones health benefit from using the oils?

■ Final Intermediate Bridge Lesson (taught by Heidi Hickes): Friday, March 1, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., meet in the Senior Center Dining room – near the stage Intermediate students who are committed to advancing their game and have mastered the basics are encouraged to participate. The basics include: 1) bidding such as Stayman, transfers, limit raises, game forcing bids, invitational bids, doubles and 2) the fundamentals of declarer play and defense.

Heidi’s lessons will include a lecture of about 30 – 45 minutes followed by playing time with prepared hands complimenting the theme of the day. Classes will cover advanced concepts as well as tips to improve your bridge thinking and strategy.

Class 1 (January 25): Improve your bidding; general guides

• 807 North Tracy • (406) 586-2421 • www.bozemanseniorcenter.org Shannon Bondy, shannon@bozemanseniorcenter.org (Executive Director) Marit Ehmke, marit@bozemanseniorcenter.org (Program Coordinator) Find us on Facebook!

and tips to improve judgement. Class 2 (February 8): Refining declarer play – learn to conceptualize and implement a plan before you play to trick one. Class 3 (March 1): Develop better defensive strategies including appropriate leads, correct defensive carding and when to win your tricks. Melanie Sabo is assisting Heidi and is the person to contact for signing up for this class.

Her email address is melaniekaesabo@gmail.com. We need to know how many people are attending in order to have enough prepared hands ready for the playing part of the classes.

Senior Center members are welcome to participate in these classes free of charge. Senior Center membership is $12.00 per year so do complete your membership sign up at the main desk if you’d like to attend Heidi’s classes…..then let Melanie know you’ll be there!!

■ Legal case Focus Group: Call the Center or check the website for updated scheduling information. (sign up, first come first served) – The Bidegaray Law Firm will hold a focus group at the Bozeman Senior Center. Sometimes these run a few minutes longer if the participants want. The firm will pay $10 per focus group participant. All backgrounds are encouraged to apply. During the focus group you will discuss issues from an actual Montana case. They are looking for participants to provide their brutally honest opinions, as the conscience of the community. All opinions are welcome - no one is right or wrong. Focus group participants normally enjoy the process.

Call the Center at 586-2421 and sign up as seating is limited to six to eight people. Call your friends, this is open to the public.

■ PLEASE NOTE: The suggested meal donation for those 60 years of age or older is $4.00 per person. The Area IV Agency on Aging (our Federal funding source at the State level) has requested our sites ask the price of $4.00 to keep all sites standardized. $4.00/meal is a great bargain. Remember, this is still a suggested donation. If this causes a hardship for you, please pay only what you can afford. Individuals under the age of 60 are required to pay $6.00/meal.

EVENTS/PROGRAMS ■ Final Intermediate Bridge Lesson (taught by Heidi Hickes): Friday March 1, 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m., meet in the Senior Center Dining room – near the stage - Class 3: Develop better defensive strategies including appropriate leads, correct defensive carding and when to win your tricks.

■ Blood Profiles: Wednesday, March 6, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Medical Lab Services available to provide important information regarding your cholesterol testing. 12 hour fasting blood draw (please drink water and take your prescription medications). Call 586-2421 to make an appointment or inquire about costs and available tests. Payment by cash or check is expected at time of appointment. Open to the public.

■ Coffee with a Cop: Thursday, March 7, 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m.

-JOIN YOUR NEIGHBORS AND POLICE OFFICERS FOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATION! No agenda or speeches, just a chance to ask questions, voice concerns, and get to know the officers in your neighborhood!

■ Ramon Rivera, LMT, Certified Tong Ren Therapist: March 7, 10:00a.m. – noon, March 14, 11:00a.m .– noon, March 21, 11:00a.m.-noon, March 28, 11:00a.m.-noon. This is a group healing session using Tong Ren therapy. This procedure taps on an acupuncture model with a magnetic hammer as they hold a healing intention sending energy to a specific person or group.

The energy then flows through the receiver improving the bio-electrical signal flow, therefore improving the way people feel. This may lead to pain reduction, improved sleep, better mental health, increased morale and improved quality of life.

Using scientific facts I explain how this occurs where seniors can also begin to use technique at home and work alongside me during the sessions increasing the positive experiences. Call the Bozeman Senior Center to sign up – 586-2421.

■ BASIC WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP WITH JIM HOWARD - Friday, March 8, - 10:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m., with an hour out for lunch. For all adults, 18 years or older; whether you are a beginner, or have experience, this may help

improve your skills. What will workshop include? As this is basic watercolor, we’ll look at how to use materials, and we’ll be working on how to paint buildings, trees, mountains, skies and clouds. There will be some demonstrations, and also practice time. Cost: $45.00 per student, payable upon arrival. How to register? Contact Jim Howard; phone 406-219-3860, or e-mail: jimandjoycehoward@gmail.com What to bring? I will send you a list of materials, when you contact me to register. These will be basic materials, some of which you may already have.

■ AARP Driver Safety Class: Monday, March 11, 12:30 p.m. – AARP is offering a driver safety class on how to adjust your driving to compensate for age-related changes in vision, hearing and reaction time, as well as how to cope with aggressive drivers. Your insurance company MAY offer a discount on insurance rates with attendance in the class. Cost is $16/person for members and $20/person for non-members. Call 586-2421 to get your name on the list. Open to the public.

■ Red Hats, will meet Thursday, March 14th at 11:30 a.m. at Old Chicago ■ Marsha A. Goetting, Ph.D., CFP®, CFCS, Professor and Extension Family Economics Specialist, Montana State University: Thursday, March 14, 1:00p.m.-2:30p.m., - Marsha is back again. Participants who attended the January 30 estate planning program requested information about wills, trusts, and probate. Dr. Goetting will explore a will or a trust has control over your property and when neither one does. Testamentary and Living trusts will be discussed as well as when probate is required and when it isn’t. The duties of a personal representative will be outlined. Time will be allotted for answering questions of the participants.

■ St Patty’s Day Lunch: Friday, March 15, 12:00 Noon – Dress in green and enjoy a day of celebrating Irish history, ancestry, traditions and customs.

■ Afternoon at the Movies: Tuesday, March 19, 1:00 p.m.

- Enjoy free popcorn and this great movie: Hitchcock/Truffaut – PG-13 - In 1962 New Wave French filmmaker Francois Truffaut set out to interview Alfred Hitchcock about his creative process as a director. Until that time Hitchcock was viewed by many in the cinema world as a mere entertainer and not a serious creative artist. Through their week- long session, Hitchcock reveals insights into his process of crafting iconic images.

■ Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s - Tuesday, March 19, 10:00 a.m. - Join us for a free seminar on how to fight back against Parkinson’s disease! Rock Steady Boxing YellowstoneBozeman offers non-contact boxing-based fitness classes specifically designed for people with Parkinson’s disease. The workout and the camaraderie from the classes give participants hope by improving the quality of their life through exercise.

Studies show that the high intensity workout of a boxing style fitness program can mitigate Parkinson’s symptoms and slow the progression of the disease. Rock Steady Boxing Yellowstone-Bozeman is one of more than 700 affiliates worldwide. Rock Steady Boxing was founded in 2006 to improve the lives of the more than 1 million people in the U.S. living with Parkinson’s. Visit YellowstoneBozeman.RSBaffiliate.com, or call 406-587-4178 ■ Bozeman Manual Therapy, PC – Wednesday, March 20, 10:30a.m. - Shoulder Pain Workshop: Do you have increased shoulder pain while reaching up to the top shelf, reaching into the back seat of your car, or reaching out to close the car door?

Physical therapist Steve Hisey from Bozeman Manual Therapy will conduct a workshop covering common causes of shoulder pain, anatomy, and how these problems can be improved with conservative therapies. Steve will include a worksheet to help you record information so you can have a better understanding of your specific problem. Attendees will be eligible to schedule a free 30 minute screening at Bozeman Manual Therapy. The screening will include discussion of your history, appropriate tests and measurements, and a written copy of a treatment plan for your specific condition. Call the center at 586-2421 and sign up.

■ 1st Day of Spring Dinner – Wednesday, March 20, 12:00

Noon - Come and celebrate the first day of spring by recognizing all the wonderful volunteers that deliver meals each day! We would like to invite all the Meals-on-Wheels drivers to a FREE dinner on March 20. Stop by the front desk and pick up a piggy bank to collect change for the nutrition program.

■ Travel Adventure Theatre - Wednesday – March 20, 1:00 p.m. – Travel Adventure Theater presents Egypt Today by Bob Utzinger -Cairo to Abu Simbel along the Nile River, the Pyramids, Karnak and Luxor Temples, Valleys of the Kings and Queens and Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, views of people, marketplaces and sights along the River Nile.

■ The Cross-Country Ski & Snowshoe Program is no longer sponsored by the Senior Center, but we welcome the group to gather each Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.

SERVICES/SUPPORT SERVICES ■ Pharmacist consultations: 2nd and 4th Mondays from 10:30 – 12:30 ■ AARP meeting: 3rd Monday at 12:30, 4th Monday for Jan & Feb due to holidays ■ Foot Clinic by appointment only. 3rd & 4th Monday & Tuesday.

■ Association for the Blind meets 2nd Tuesday, 1:30. Open to anyone who is visually impaired.

■ Free blood pressure checks every Wednesday, 11:30-1:00 ■ Forgetters & Friends: 2nd Wednesday, 1:00 ■ Reminiscing / Caregiver Chat – 2nd Wednesday 2:00 ■ Legal Services: 3rd Thurs., 10:00 to 12:00 ■ Brain Injury Support Group: 3rd Friday 11:00 ■ Computer Assistance with Brenda, Paul, Jay and Ed. Call us for an appointment.

■ Medical Equipment available for check-out to those 50+.

HEALTH & EXERCISE ■ Note: Purchase a monthly activity card to participate in any of the exercise classes offered, as well as utilizing the work-out room. Cost is $10 / month with Bozeman Senior Center annual membership fee of $12. The equipment room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

By popular demand on Tuesdays & Thursdays: ■ 9:00 a.m. - 10-00 a.m. Jan. 8 through April - ON THE BALL Fun core-strengthening class using fitness balls, including weights.

11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Feb. 5 to March 28, BEGINNING TAI CHI Improve balance & overall health with flowing movements. Regular classes of Yang Tai Chi for non-beginners continue Tuesday & Thursday at 11:30. Sun (Mind/Balance) Tai Chi for non-beginners meets on Monday & Friday at 11:30 ■ Mondays: 8:30 Strength Training, 9:00 Cardio, 10:00 Core, 10:30 Aerobics Plus, 11:30 Sun Tai Chi for Mind/Balance, 1:00 Balance, 1:35 multi-level Yoga ■ Tuesdays: 9:00 On the Ball, 11:00 Beginning Tai Chi, 11:30 Yang Tai Chi, 1:00 Strong and More ■ Wednesdays: 8:30 Strength Training, 9:00 Gentle Aerobics, 10:00 Core, 10:30 Aerobics Plus, 1:00 Balance, 1:35 multi-level Yoga ■ Thursdays: 9:00 On the Ball, 11:00 Beginning Tai Chi, 11:30 Yang Tai Chi, 1:00 Strong and More ■ Fridays: 8:30 Strength Training, 9:00 Gentle Aerobics, 10:00 Core, 10:30 Aerobics Plus, 11:30 Sun Tai Chi for Mind/ Balance SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ■ Wood Carvers: Mondays 9:30 (Shop open to members 8:30 - 4:00) ■ Duplicate Bridge: Mondays, 1:00 ■ Oil Painting: 1st & 3rd Monday, 1:00 ■ Creative Writing/Senior Stories: Tuesdays, 10:00 ■ Line Dancing: Tuesdays, 10:30 (Beginners @ 10:00am) ■ Cribbage: Tuesdays, 1:00 ■ Singing Souls: Tuesdays, 1:30 ■ Afternoon at the Movies: 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 ■ Bingo: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 ■ Watercolor Painting: Wednesdays, 9:30

PRIME March 2019 I 11 ■ Ukulele Club: Wednesdays, 10:00 ■ Blood Pressure Check: Wednesdays 11:30-1:00 ■ Mah Jong: Wednesdays, 1:00 -4:00 ■ Holistic Meditation: Wednesdays at 1:30 ■ Adventure Travel: 3rd Wednesday, 1:00 ■ Pinochle: Wed. & Thursday, 1:00 ■ Bridge: Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:45 ■ Canasta: Thursdays, 10:00 ■ Scrabble: Fridays 10:00 ■ Geriactors: Fridays at 1:00 NUTRITIONAL SERVICES ■ Congregate Meals at the Senior Center - MondayFriday, at Noon.

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

■ Frozen Meals available for pickup at the Senior Center Monday-Friday.

■ FREE Birthday Dinner Celebrations on Wednesdays during the month of your birthday for members – Come in and claim your free lunch!

TRAVEL ■ Bozeman Senior Center Travel Program: Full itineraries for all trips are available in the kiosk at the Bozeman Senior Center front desk. Judy is in the office on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00, or leave a message at 586-2421 anytime.

E-mail: travel@bozemanseniorcenter.org ■ THURSDAY, MARCH 21, 10:00 A.M., Slides on the following upcoming trips: Nova Scotia, Fall Colors of New England, San Antonio Christmas.

■ TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 11:00 A.M. Slides on Washington, D.C., Scandinavia, Japan, and Blue Danube Christmas Markets Cruise in Dec. SUMMER DAY TRIPS; Some still in the planning stages. Check the kiosk for new brochures.

■ FREEZE OUT LAKE; Thursday, March 21.

Enjoy thousands of snow geese.

■ PLAYMILL THEATER, WEST YELLOWSTONE: Wednesday, June 26, See live performance of “THE MUSIC MAN.” ■ GATES OF THE MOUNTAINS BOAT RIDE AND DINNER: Tuesday, July 16.

■ TIPPET RISE TOUR: Thursday, July 18th.

■ BEARTOOTH HIGHWAY TRIP, guided by Sharon Eversman, Monday, July 29th.

August and September trips in the planning stages: ■ BUTTE DAY TRIP: Ride the excellent narrated trolley around Butte, also, walk down into the Butte underground to see history from the early mining era.

■ HELENA DAY TRIP; Visit the Capitol, the Montana Historical Society museum, the Cathedral, and the old Governor’s mansion.

■ YELLOWSTONE PARK DAY TRIP; Travel through the Park to Yellowstone Lodge for lunch followed by a boat ride on Yellowstone Lake.

■ TWO DAY TRIP; Ft. Benton, Hopefully stay overnight at the Grand Hotel, visit the museums in Ft. Benton, and cross the river on the ferry at Virgelle.

This will be a small group trip of no more than 20 people.

■ CHARLIE RUSSELL CHEW CHOO TRIP; Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 7 and 8.

Ride the historic train, spend the night at the Yogo Inn, see “What the Hay” on Sunday and go to the Utica Fair.

LONGER TRIPS: ■ NOVA SCOTIA: August 14 - 22, 2019. Only 7 places left.

■ FALL COLORS OF CLASSIC NEW ENGLAND: OCT. 3 - 11, 2019.

■ WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 13 - 18, 2019.

■ AUSTRALIA/NEW ZEALAND: Sept 23 to Oct. 13, 2019.

■ SAN ANTONIO HOLIDAY; Dec. 5 - 9, 2019 ■ CHRISTMAS ON THE DANUBE, INCLUDING VISITS TO THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS ALONG THE DANUBE.: Dec. 2019.

■ CULTURAL TREASURES OF JAPAN: March, 2020

Menu Mon-Fri at Noon

1 – Peaches, Chicken Caesar Salad, Bread 4 – Applesauce, Ham and Scalloped Potatoes, Steamed Veggies, Bread 5 – Apricots, Tuna Tetrazzini, Steamed Veggies, Bread Sticks 6 – French Toast Casserole, Sausage Patty, Fresh Fruit 7 – Coleslaw, Cod, Baked Potato, Glazed Baby Carrots 8 – Beets, Taco Salad Bar 11 – Pears, Teriyaki Pork, Fried Rice, Stir Fry Veggies, Egg roll 12 – Mixed Fruit, Chicken Breast with Sun Dried Tomato Sauce, Rice Pilaf, Steamed Cauliflower, Dinner Roll 13 – Caesar Salad, Baked Ziti, Green Beans, Garlic Bread 14 – Ham and Pea Soup, Salad Bar 15 – St. Patrick’s Day, Beets, Corned Beef, Cabbage and Red Potatoes, Rye Bread, Irish Cream Trifle 18 - Mandarin Oranges, Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp, Broccoli, Breadsticks 19 – Green Salad, Tater Tot Casserole, Bread 20 – 1st Day of Spring, Sliced Tomatoes, Wing Wednesday, Oven Fries, Celery and Carrots 21 – 3 Bean Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potatoes with Gravy, Green Beans, Roll 22 – Macaroni Salad, BBQ Pork Sandwich, Carolina Slaw, Chips 25 – Beets, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Rice, Broccoli, Roll 26 – National Spinach Day, Chicken Walnut Spinach Salad, French Bread 27 – Cranberries, Hamburger Steak with roasted potatoes, Steamed Veggies, Roll 28 – Diced peaches, Swedish Meatballs with Noodles, Green Beans 29 – Hard Boiled Egg, Tomato Basil Soup, Grilled Turkey and Swiss, Chips

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

Belgrade Senior Center 92 East Cameron Avenue (406) 388-4711 www.belgradeseniorcenter.com Email: belgradesrcntr@bresnan.net Executive Director: Lisa Beedy

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

■ Center meals: Monday-Friday 12:00 EXERCISE: ■ Movement in Motion: 9am Mon, Weds, Fri ■ Yoga: 9am Tuesdays, 8am Fridays

Menu Mon – Fri at Noon

1 - Salad, Baked Potato Bar, Dessert 4 - Salad, Oven Fried Chicken,

Cheesy Grits, Veggies, Dessert

5 - Vegetables, Roast Pork, Potatoes,

Vegetables, Dessert

6 - Salad, Goulash, Vegetables,

Dessert

7 - Salad, Chicken Chow Mein,

Egg Rolls, Dessert

8 - Salad, Burgers, Tator Tots,

Vegetables, Dessert

11 - Salad, Turkey Pot Pie, Salad,

■ Exercise class Tuesdays at 10am

Dessert

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Chips, Vegetables, Dessert

■ Blood Pressure Check: Noon: March 7th ■ Andi Salsbury with HRDC Senior Pro-

12 - Salad, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, 13 - Salad, Hot Beef Sandwiches,

Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 14 - Taco Salad, Dessert

grams: March 12th and 26th

15 - Vegetables, Fish & Chips,

■ Alzheimer’s Awareness Workshops: 12:30 PM on March 20th

Salad, Dessert

18 - “St. Patrick’s Day,” Corn Beef

■ AARP Tax Prep: Tuesday afternoons through tax season. Call for an appointment

& Cabbage, Veggies, Dessert

19 - Salad, Pizza, Vegetables,

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: ■ Wednesday: 9:00 am: Needleaires Sewing Circle ■ BINGO: Thursdays 12:45 ■ March 13: Cooking Class ■ March 17: St. Patrick’s Day Lunch ■ March 19: Board Meeting ■ March 20: Birthday Celebration ■ Belgrade Breakfast Club: March 21 – 7:008:30 am: Open to the public! Stop by, order

Dessert

20 - “Birthday Celebration,” Salad,

Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert

21 - “Belgrade Breakfast Club,”

Salad, Chicken Strips, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert

22 - Around the World-Russia:

Biscuits, Solyanka – thick, hardy, stew,

off our menu and enjoy breakfast!

Salad: Olivier, Dessert: Russian Cream

CARD GAMES:

Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert

■ Monday: 12:45 pm Cribbage ■ Tuesday: 12:45 pm Hand & Foot ■ Thursday: 8:30 am Pinochle ■ Friday: 12:30 pm Pinochle

25 - Salad, Chicken Fried Steak,

All Meals Include Roll & Drink, Veggie & Dessert. Gluten and dairy free items upon request.

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