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A MAGAZINE FOR MATURE ADULTS

SAFE AND HAPPY: BOZEMAN COUPLE WORKS TO KEEP SENIORS IN THEIR HOMES

THE GIFT OF PRESENCE

CHRISTMAS TREES By Jan Cashman

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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A note from the editor Do you know a senior who should be featured in a future edition of Prime? Email your suggestions to Hannah Stiff at hstiff@dailychronicle.com. Safe and Happy .......................................................................................2 Old Guys Christmas ................................................................................4 The Gift of Presence ...............................................................................5 Always a Season Late .............................................................................6 Christmas Trees .......................................................................................7 Invest in Your Family and Community ...............................................8 Senior Citizen Center Calendars .........................................................9

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f you ask Tony and Ruth Ann Marchi, they’ll tell you that they are exactly where they’re supposed to be.

Marchis say, go above and beyond to care for clients in a territory the size of Rhode Island that includes Bozeman, Helena and surrounding small towns. A testament to the Marchis, the very first caregiver they hired 10 years ago is still on staff today.

“My life has been a journey to get me where I need to be,” Ruth Ann says.

Caregivers offer services ranging from meal preparation, medical reminders, transport to doctors’ visits, socializing, bathing, dressing, activities of daily life, overnight care, supplemental hospice services, and more. Some caregivers have been with the same clients for six or seven years. The clients receiving those services are so grateful, Ruth Ann says. The ability to stay at home, but receive help and socialization is a large selling point for both seniors and their families.

The Marchis are at the helm of Home Instead Senior Care. The franchise owners will start their 10th year in business this January. Home Instead is the world’s largest in-home care network. It offers services to help keep seniors safe and happy in their own homes. There are varying levels of care, ranging from companionship and home help up to personal care & dementia care. When the Marchis first started their branch of Home Instead Senior Care after moving to Bozeman from Phillipsburg, they were nervous. Tony had just suffered a horrible reaction to antibiotics that left him in the hospital for seven knee surgeries. A natural marketer, Tony was unable to get out to meet clients. Ruth Ann, a self-described behindthe-scenes gal, was left to try on Tony’s marketing hat. Ruth Ann recalls being terrified for that first client meeting. But caregiving had long been a thread in Ruth Ann’s life by the time she took that meeting. From a young age, Ruth Ann helped her mother, who had rheumatoid arthritis, and her father, who had Parkinson’s disease. That level of caregiving, from such a young age, taught her empathy, Ruth Ann says. Tony also learned how to cope with difficult situations as a child; his grandmother, who lived with his parents, suffered from Alzheimer’s. The woman she was with Alzheimer’s compared with the life she lived before the disease would have greatly upset his grandmother, Tony said. Both early experiences in caregiving, patience, and empathy taught the Marchis the most

important skills they use today. Though they had different careers in their 42-year marriage that included running businesses, Tony and Ruth Ann realized their combined talents were destined for something more. When their oldest son and his wife bought a Home Instead franchise in Maryland, he encouraged his parents to consider doing the same. So Tony and Ruth Ann dug more into the Home Instead story. They discovered that Home Instead founders Paul and Lori Hogan started the business in 1994 after caring for Paul’s grandmother in her own home. Although it wasn’t always easy, they knew it was important. Paul’s grandmother went on to happily live past her 100th birthday. From that experience, the Hogans committed to helping other seniors do the same. Those roots in Omaha, Neb., facilitated the Hogans growing the Home Instead business to more than 1,1,00 independently owned and operated offices worldwide.

That humble origin story appealed to the Marchis, and they began the process to be approved to open a franchise in Bozeman. After they were vetted and given the green light to open shop, the Marchis remember Home Instead advisers telling them, “Don’t focus on making money, just focus on treating people how you want to be treated.” “And that’s exactly what we did,” Tony says. The Marchis always operate from the heart. “The Home Instead network guides us as we provide personalized care, build relationships, and enhance the lives of seniors and their families right here in Southwest Montana,” Ruth Ann adds. Today, Ruth Ann and Tony have several shiny awards from Home Instead’s corporate team, presented by Paul and Lori Hogan. The Marchis are also thrilled to have their son Jon as general manager of their franchise. They are quick to boast about their incredible 75 caregivers. Those caregivers, the

“The best work in life is in service to others,” Tony says. This holiday season, the Marchis will host their 8th annual Be a Santa to a Senior program. The program works with community organizations to identify seniors who might not receive a Christmas gift. Those seniors write a short gift list that is placed on a Christmas tree around town. From there, a big-hearted community member can grab the senior’s shopping list and be a Santa to a senior. Tree locations this year are Rosauers, Town & Country in Belgrade and Opportunity Bank (Oak Street). There will be a wrapping party on Monday, Dec. 9 at Dahl Funeral Home. Anyone is welcome to volunteer wrapping presents at the party. This year, there are many seniors who need a Christmas gift through the program. To learn more, go to: BeASantatoaSenior. com or HomeInstead.com “So many programs are oriented toward children around the holidays,” Ruth Ann says. “It’s nice to have a program for a group of people that might not have any family or financial resources.”

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bottom end,” he responded. “And she needs to put on pants in a store, back up to a mirror, and look over her shoulder before she decides if they fit.” We again nodded our comprehension. After that we also all agreed that snow shovels, lawn mowers and reloading equipment weren’t a good idea either. Finally, someone exclaimed, “We can give them women’s tops!” Excitedly he continued, “Wives always appreciate a sweater or coat. Styles and colors change each year, and they can outfit their own bottom half.” With that advice we all looked relieved, our problem solved.

OLD GUYS CHRISTMAS

By Jim Drummond

ow that I am retired I have significantly more time available to prepare for the holidays. Many of my older friends have advised me that the holiday season becomes much more relaxed and enjoyable after retirement. O ld guys who have outlived their in-laws appear to be especially cheerful during the holidays.

Christmas does hold a special place in the hearts of old guys. When a group of retired fellows engages in tall talesmanship in the coffee shop or local watering hole, they often become a bit maudlin about Christmases past. One old guy became teary eyed as he talked about Christmas as a child. He remembered that his family would go into the mountains to cut a Christmas tree each year and that all their tree ornaments were homemade. The garland was popcorn strung on a string. The hanging decorations were made of colored construction paper, glue, glitter and paper clips. He remembered the smell of mom-baked cookies in the oven, hot apple cider, and the fragrance of evergreens throughout the house. Another old guy talked about Christmas when his children were tiny. His eyes fairly glowed as he

remembered a child’s anticipation of Santa Claus, the mystery of the North Star and Jesus’s birth, and his children’s Christmas concerts at their school. He wistfully commented that he wished he could do it all over again. The rest of us acknowledged that we surely miss those times but are mostly grateful that we don’t have to do it over. The next usual topic of conversation among old guys before the holidays is Christmas presents. One of the old guys said, “I need to think of something for my wife for Christmas.” We all just looked down at the floor. One of our group developed a twitch in his eyelid while another started to nervously drum his fingers on the tabletop. Somebody commented, “Last year I gave my wife a vacuum cleaner and I think she wanted something else.” We all nodded solemnly. Another old guy said, “A couple of years ago I gave my wife some capri pants and she became really angry.” “Why,” someone asked. “My wife told me that no two women have the same

Then we talked about what each of us wanted for Christmas. One of our group said that he has a box of gloves, flashlights, socks and pliers from previous Christmases. He doesn’t believe he needs any more. Another commented that he keeps getting ties, but he hasn’t worn a tie since the Reagan inauguration. One old guy commented that he really wants a golf range finder. He can’t see the flag anymore, and some range finders have a telescopic function. Other wishes in the group included a high lift jack, a jigsaw, a ladder, and a fishing vest. Old guys are pretty easy at Christmas. We don’t have to back up to a mirror. Our old guy group agreed that we probably need to have a Christmas party this month. We can become a little melancholy and share stories of Christmas long ago. We also agreed to wrap an unused Christmas present that we received last year to re-gift it to another member of our group. It’s a really big deal for us old guys to get a Christmas present, and frankly, it’s a good idea for forgetful old guys to have spare gloves, flashlights, socks, and pliers.

Jim Drummond is a new contributor to the Prime section. Look for more of his witty repartee in upcoming editions of Prime.

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THE GIFT OF PRESENCE By Nancy Ruby

ow do you plan to enjoy your holidays this year? What warms your home and your heart? Do you have traditions connecting you to the spirit of the season? Perhaps this year you can focus on giving the gift of presence.

Simply slowdown from the hustle and bustle and ask yourself, how do I want to feel during the holiday season? What gifts can I give to others beyond a box wrapped in paper? How can I offer something other than a physical item that will touch the heart? A true gift can be a genuine expression of love, kindness, and generosity offered in gestures, sweet words and charitable actions. Consider these three ways of giving the gift of your own presence to your friends, relatives, coworkers, and even strangers you meet along your daily path like the grocery clerk, bank teller, or waitress. Offering your full attention to others will help transform relationships in ways that last well beyond the moment. When you touch the heart, feelings of warmth and comfort persist.

PUT AWAY YOUR PHONE Turning off your phone whenever you are face to face with anyone will allow you to give your complete

attention to the moment at hand. By keeping your phone out of sight and out of mind, you will automatically show people that you respect them. In exchange, you will create a deeper connection to those in your company. And we all want to feel genuinely connected.

PRACTICE MINDFUL LISTENING When listening to someone share a story or a detailed opinion, it’s easy for your own mind to wander. Either your own opinions and ideas are forming, memories are triggered, or future events begin to appear in your mind. These thoughts take us away from truly hearing what the other person is expressing. Practice mindful listening by releasing your own thoughts and truly leaning in to hear what they are saying, feel what they are expressing, and see them fully. I am certain you will experience a deeper connection through this simple, though somewhat challenging gift of being present. SIMPLE ACTS OF KINDNESS Make a promise to yourself to offer a simple act of kindness to someone each and every day. Look for the opportunity to help another person in some small way. It could be opening a door when someone’s arms are full. Give a hug that lasts for 10 seconds. Write

a simple thank-you note to your hairdresser or nail technician. Words are powerful and can leave a strong impression on the heart. Let the people in your life know how much you appreciate them by telling them in your own words. It’s the little things like these that show that you care. Practice the art of being present and you will receive the gifts of kindness, love and appreciation in return. Presence truly is the gift that keeps on giving.

Nancy Ruby runs YogaMotion Wellness Academy in Bozeman and describes herself as

an educator, joyologist and lifestyle engineer. She has been sharing her teachings in yoga and wellness education for the past 40 years. Ruby currently specializes in supporting the health and wellbeing of Baby Boomers and beyond. She is a new contributor to Prime. Look for her wellness columns in upcoming Prime editions.

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them firmly in place. I figured, in my naivete, that preparing the foundation would prove the most difficult part of the project. After all, the kit snapped together so how tough could it be to erect this small 6x8 foot structure?

ALWAYS A SEASON LATE

By Lois Stephens

t seems my husband and I always decide to begin a project at the wrong time of year. We purchase snow shovels in April, barbecues in November, sleds after the snow melts, a new selfpropelled four-wheel drive push lawn mower when the grass has withered in the fall, and the list goes on. Whatever we do, we end up waiting months before we get to use our new item.

This September we pulled our usual “let’s do it now when it’s too late to take advantage of it this season” stunt. We decided to treat ourselves to a small greenhouse. This wasn’t a spur of the moment decision, as I have debated the benefits of a greenhouse ever since we moved to our little cabin on the mountain. This summer when a late June hailstorm stripped the potatoes, knocked the stuffing out of the zucchini, and totally demoralized the cucumber plants, I decided now was the time. (Yes, I know, this resembles locking the barn door after the cow has wandered off, but as I say, this seems to be our modus operandi.) I had it all planned. A greenhouse would protect my warm season crops, such as the tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, and winter squash, all of which need heat and a longer growing season. These vegetables would enjoy an early start, grow all summer long in a naturally heated, well-lighted environment, would not have to struggle with cool

mountain nights and slow-to-warm-up mornings, and they would have protection from the elements, which of course includes unwanted hail, late frosts, strong winds, and other unpredictable weather occurrences. I’d grow my potatoes, onions, and carrots outside in the small garden plot, but the tender, delectable veggies would have it made, living the easy life within a protected place. We might even get a harvest with the help of a greenhouse. I researched greenhouse kits before I spent my money. I knew I wanted twin wall polycarbonate for the entire greenhouse, not just the roof, and after some investigation, I found what I thought I wanted. Better yet, the greenhouse came as a snap-together kit, so I figured, how hard would this be? It ought to go together in a snap, so to speak. Before the greenhouse kit arrived, we had to construct some sort of foundation. My husband and I used railroad ties that we dug into the earth, then leveled and squared them, and secured

The greenhouse arrived in two large boxes and one smaller box. We opened the boxes, sorted the parts and the hardware, and turned our attention to the directions. The instructions turned out to be mostly illustrations, with very few written directions whatsoever. We rolled up our sleeves and began. I should have known this would take longer than expected when we had to put the first side of the foundation pieces together twice. With no written directions, we had to guess whether the smaller sections went between the larger ones or did the two larger sections go between the smaller ones. Of course, we guessed wrong the first time, realized the side was too long, and had to take it apart. After carefully counting the number of pieces of each length, sorting them by size, and then snapping them together we achieved the proper length and width for our structure. So good, we got the foundation set, squared, and bolted to our railroad ties. The greenhouse is designed with a hip roof, or gambrel roof structure, with straight walls, then two symmetrical slopes on both sides that form the roof. The walls went up easily, with the frames connecting to one another like I had pictured, and the polycarbonate slipping into place with no difficulties. I figured we’d finish the project that day. However, the further we proceeded, the more difficulties we encountered getting parts to snap into place, aligning the walls with the sloped roof portions, and most importantly, interpreting the illustrations. The hardest part proved to be the roof. Have you ever seen that optical illusion composed of boxes that when looking at

them one way, the white portions appear to be the top, but looking at the illusion from a different angle the white portions becomes the bottom? Well suffice it to say, some of the illustrations acted like stunning optical illusions. Looking at a picture the first time, it appeared that the ridged side of the piece in question ought to be on top, so that is how we put the vent frame together. However, it did not fit, so on closer inspection we decided the ridged part really belonged on the bottom. Considering we never put a greenhouse together before, I guess we did OK, but I hate to mention how many times we had to take a particular piece apart and reconfigure it the opposite way before it fit in its proper place. Needless to say, it took us two days to put together a 6x8 snap and grow greenhouse. Tempers occasionally flared as we two old people got frustrated, particularly on day two when we had had enough of puzzles and illusions and interpreting illustrations. We persevered without coming to blows, however, and now we actually have a standing structure that so far has withstood wind and weather. At least we got it together before the snow arrived, but of course now I have to look at it standing empty for the next six months before I can see how well it works. Ah well, at least we have it in place, ready for spring and a new growing season. I wonder what we will decide to purchase in April that we need for the winter months?

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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CARE OF YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE

-Put the trunk in water as soon as you bring it home, even if you are not going to put it up right away.

CHRISTMAS TREES

-Make a fresh cut in the bottom right before you put the tree in its stand.

By Jan Cashman

Then as Christianity took hold in Germany, “Paradise” trees were brought inside and decorated with apples to represent the Garden of Eden. In Germany by the 18th Century Protestants, mainly Lutheran, added candles to their trees. Queen Victoria and her German husband Prince Albert brought the tradition to England in the 19th Century. The Christmas tree tradition was brought to North American by German immigrants. By 1870 Germany introduced blown glass ornaments. And electric lights, safer than candles, were introduced in 1890. We live in one of the few places in the United States where we can buy a permit to cut a Christmas tree on Forest Service land. But, when we purchase a Christmas tree today, it has probably been grown on a plantation or tree farm, where it can be sheared into a perfect conical shape. Before 1950, there were few Christmas tree plantations. Instead, Christmas trees were cut from the wild. Wisconsin, North Carolina, Pennsylvania,

and the Pacific Northwest are now the main states and areas where Christmas trees are grown commercially. An oversupply of cut Christmas trees in the late 1980s to the mid-90s drove tree prices down and the industry has never fully recovered, partly because of the popularity of natural-looking artificial trees. Tree farms closed and put their agricultural land to other crops that did not take 6 to 12 years to mature. Because of the favorable climate there, the Flathead Valley of Montana was a major Christmas tree growing area but today there are only a couple of small growers left. In the past, Scotch pine was the most commonly sold Christmas tree in the US. In recent years, Fraser fir has taken over the #1 spot. Native to Southeastern U.S., Fraser fir has all the qualities we want in a Christmas tree—perfect shape, spaced branches for hanging ornaments, short greenish blue needles that last a long time, and fragrance. Balsam is another fir native to the Eastern half of the United States. It is the most fragrant of all Christmas trees but does not have the needle retention of a Fraser fir. Grand fir is a common Christmas tree sold in the Northwest. Its needles are bright green but may not hold up as long here because of our dry climate. Douglas fir, native to our surrounding mountains, has a natural shape, short needles, and is one of the

Christmas trees you might cut if you go into the mountains with a tree cutting permit. Or from higher elevations you might cut a layered subalpine fir. Plantation grown Scotch pine, sheared into a perfect shape, are sprayed with a green dye before they are cut because their green color fades in the winter. Pines don’t have the evergreen fragrance of firs. Other pines grown for Christmas trees include white pine (with soft branches and needles, also sprayed green) and less commonly, Ponderosa and Norway pines which both have long 4 to 5 inch needles. With its natural western look and 2 to 3” needles, lodgepole pine is one of our native trees that you might cut in the surrounding mountains.

-Keep water in your tree stand at all times; never let it go dry. -Keep it away from heat sources and sunlight in your home if possible.

-Use a household recipe or Tree Life in the water to help keep your tree fresh.

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Short needled spruce are sometimes used for Christmas trees but their needles are sharp, they dry out, and don’t have much fragrance. Whatever variety of Christmas tree you put in your home, enjoy a blessed Christmas season.

WReaths • ChRistmas tRees • FResh Boughs

Jan Cashman has

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

Across from the Highschool on West Main 10-8pm Everyday. Cashman Nursery on Springhill Rd. Mon-Sat 8:30-5pm, Sunday 10-5pm.

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vergreen trees are a central part of Christmas celebrations around the world. But where did Christmas trees originate? Ages ago, pagan cultures brought evergreen boughs indoors at the time of the winter solstice. Some thought the evergreens would scare away the devil during the dark days of winter.

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INVEST IN YOUR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY W hy do you invest? For many people, here’s the answer: “I invest because I want to enjoy a comfortable retirement.” And that’s certainly a great reason, because all of us should regularly put money away for when we’re retired. But you can also benefit by investing in your family and your community.

Let’s start with your family members, particularly the younger ones. How can you invest in their future? One of the best ways is to help send them to college. A college degree is still a pretty good investment: The average lifetime earnings of a college graduate are nearly $1 million higher than those of someone with a high school degree, according to a study by the U.S. Census Bureau. To help your children or grandchildren pay for any college, university, voca-

tional school or other postsecondary education, you may want to open a 529 savings plan. With this account, withdrawals are federally tax free, as long as the money is used for qualified higher education expenses, including those from trade and vocational schools. (However, if you withdraw some of the earnings on your account, and you don’t use the money for qualified expenses, it will be taxable and can also incur a 10% federal tax penalty.) Plus, you retain control of the funds until it’s time for them to be used for school, so if your original beneficiary chooses not to pursue some type of higher education, you can name a different eligible beneficiary.

Another way to invest in your family is to help your adult children avoid feeling obligated to provide financial assistance to you. For example, if you ever required some type of long-term care, such as an extended stay in a nursing

home, could you afford it? The average cost for a private room in a nursing home is more than $100,000 per year, according to a study by Genworth, an insurance company. And Medicare typically pays very few of these expenses. So, to avoid burdening your adult children – while also preserving your own financial independence – you may want to consider some type of long-term care insurance. A financial advisor can help you determine what coverage may be appropriate. Moving beyond your family, you may want to invest in the social fabric of your community by contributing to local charitable, civic, educational or cultural groups. Of course, now that we’re in the holiday season, it’s the perfect time for such gifts. Furthermore, your gift will be more appreciated than in years past because one of the chief incentives for charitable giving – a tax deduction – was lost for many people due to tax law changes, which raised

the standard deduction so significantly that far fewer people chose to itemize deductions. However, you might still be able to gain some tax benefits from your charitable gifts. To name one possibility, you could donate financial assets, such as stocks that have risen in value, freeing you of potential capital gains taxes. In any case, contact your tax advisor if you’re considering sizable charitable gifts. Saving for your retirement will always be important. But don’t forget about investing in your family and your community – because these investments can provide satisfying returns.

Nathan M. Kirby Edward Jones

Financial Advisor

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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

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

Park County Senior Center

206 South Main Street, Livingston, MT • 333-2276

■ 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

■ For persons at least 60 years of age the suggested price is $4.00. Younger folks pay $6.00. ■ Dinners include entree, side dishes, dessert and choices of beverages including coffee, tea, milk and OJ. Menus are subject to change without notice.

Menu 3 - Meatloaf 4 - Polish Sausage

■ If you want an extra meal, ask when you sign in if one will be available. The take-home meal is the same price, but may not include beverage or dessert.

5 - Roast beef

■ If a plate is turned upside-down, that spot has been saved for someone.

12- Pork Roast

■ Please call and leave a message at least by 8:00 am to reserve a place. “Regulars” who will NOT attend are requested to delete their name on the list or call. >Servers and Meals on Wheels deliverers receive their dinner free. If you want to serve or deliver, see Trish. If you are scheduled and cannot perform that duty, please arrange for a substitute. Servers, please read the servers’ guidelines posted on the cabinet door.

RSVP

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:

LIVINGSTON:

■ 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: Volunteers needed at the front desk to help with directions at Medical Building number 5. Shifts available Monday thru Friday 8am-12 pm and 1pm-5pm. ■ American Red Cross Donor Ambassador: Volunteer needed to welcome and greet blood donors, assist with sign in and provide snacks and drinks. ■ American Red Cross Fleet Volunteer: Volunteer would maintain the Red Cross fleet vehicles, visual inspections along with submitting reports.

■ Food and Resource Center: Help is needed in packaging meals on Fri.’s at 2:00PM and drivers to deliver the frozen dinner senior meals on Mon. or Tues. mornings, as well as kitchen helpers during the week and helping customers shop on Tues. and Thurs. from 1-3PM at the Food Pantry itself. ■ Livingston HealthCare: Volunteers are needed to sit at the information desk at our new hospital to greet and escort patients and visitors throughout the hospital. ■ Loaves and Fishes: has a periodical need for those who enjoy cooking who can help during the week with preparing a meal in the morning and helping with the evening meal and clean up.

■ American Red Cross Facilities Manager: Volunteer would assist with basic maintenance projects at local Red Cross facility. Previous facilities and maintenance experience a plus along with the ability to take direction well.

■ Big Brothers Big Sisters: Consider being a positive grandparent role model by being matched up with a child for only a couple hours a week. You’ll be matched up with a child who has similar interests or one that would like to learn from your skills and experiences.

■ American Red Cross Navigator: Volunteer would accompany and provide support to transportation specialist. Navigation and directions, communicate with staff and paperwork.

■ Meals on Wheels: is looking for drivers to deliver lunches in town to our local seniors. Routes usually take an hour and help our local seniors who are unable to leave home.

■ American Red Cross Volunteer Driver: Volunteer would drive Red Cross vehicle, lift approximately 45 pounds.

■ 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”.

10 - Lasagna 11- Hot beef sandwich 17- Tater Tot casserole 18- Soup and sandwich

BOZEMAN LIONS CLUB

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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

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For more information, contact Richard Reiley at

19- CHRISTMAS DINNER - Ham 24- Fried chicken

31- Beef stew

406-388-7840

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

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Bozeman Senior Center ANNOUNCEMENTS: ■ The Center will be closed:

Christmas: December 25, 26, 27, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday New Year’s Day: January 1, Wednesday

■ Board Elections: Monday through Friday, December 2 – 6 – It’s time for the annual Board of Directors Elections. Three positions are open for the Senior Center Board of Directors. A special note of appreciation to all the past leaders of our Board who have dedicated much time and effort toward the success of our Senior Center. A VERY SPECIAL note of appreciation to Rodger McCormick, Ray Gant, and Audrey Walton for serving on the Bozeman Senior Center Board. Your hard work, dedication, and endless efforts have contributed so very much to our organization! Thanks for being OUTSTANDING board members. Please stop by the center to see the biography information on the new candidates. Join us on Tuesday, December 3rd at 1:00 p.m. for an afternoon coffee social to meet the candidates and get to know the board members a little better. ■ Holiday Sing Along Wednesday afternoons in December (4, 11, 18), 2:30pm-3:00pm. We will be meeting together to play and sing holiday favorites. If you want to sing, listen or play an instrument, you are welcome. If you play piano, guitar, percussion, flute and the like or if you are into accompanying joyful singers we invite you to join us for these sessions. We do not have a piano, but are working on locating a keyboard for our use. If you know of one we can borrow or have one you can bring that would be great. If you have favorite music arrangements we can use, the Senior Center staff will help us assemble a book to use for leading these sessions. Please contact Eliz Tritthart at eliz@historicweaving.com for questions or to share a link to the site for the music. She will do the rest of the magic needed to assemble the book and get it ready for printing. This is a FREE activity open to all Bozeman Senior Center members who want to experience the “Spirit” of Christmas.

Please RSVP with the Bozeman Senior Center front desk for each session you would like to attend to ensure that we have a room big enough for everyone that wants to participate. ■ Second Hand Rose Thrift Store: 10am-2pm, MondayFriday. Bring donations of clothes, household items, books, games, crafts, & more anytime between 8:30am4:00pm, Monday-Friday. We do not accept electronics such as computers, TV’s, Phones, furniture, or heavy items. Thanks! ■ Our library currently needs new or gently used book donations. No encyclopedias or Reader’s Digests please. Thanks!

■ Afternoon at the Movies: Tuesday, December 17, 1:00 p.m. - Enjoy free popcorn and this great movie:

Movie: White Christmas – Singers Bob Wallace (Bing Crosby) and Phil Davis (Danny Kaye) join sister act Betty (Rosemary Clooney) and Judy Haynes (Vera-Ellen) to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into Gen. Waverly ( Dean Jagger), the boys’ commander in World War ll, who, they learn is having financial difficulties; his quaint country inn is failing. So what’s the foursome to do but plan a yuletide miracle: a fun-filled musical extravaganza that’s sure to put Waverly and his business in the black!

■ Christmas lunch, Thursday December 19: Please call to reserve a seat. Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be at the center at 11:00am so you can have your picture taken with them.

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

■ AARP Tax Aide Volunteer Assistance: Mondays and Saturdays February 3 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. You can make an appointment as early as December this year! 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. EVENTS/PROGRAMS/CLASSES Be sure to look at our website www.bozemanseniorcenter. org or pick up a calendar at the center for new events, programs and classes that we schedule throughout the month.

■ Silver Tech for iPhone and iPads: Getting started with a brand new iPhone or iPad – Configuration and Controls, Handling Phone Calls: Monday, December 2nd, 1:15pm2:15pm. Call and sign up. Space is limited. ■ Silver Tech for iPhone and iPads: Getting started with a brand new iPhone or iPad – Email, Text Messaging, Calendar: Wednesday, December 4th, 1:15pm-2:15pm. Call and sign up. Space is limited. ■ Medicare Meeting, How to Compare: Friday, December 6th, 10:30am

■ AARP Driver Safety: Monday, December 9th, 12:30pm

■ Silver Tech for iPhone and iPads: Getting started with a brand new iPhone or iPad – Maps (location), Notes and Reminders: Monday, December 9th, 1:15pm-2:15pm. Call and sign up. Space is limited.

■ Aging in Place: Growing Older At Home: Why do seniors want to stay in their home? How do I plan ahead to stay at home? What support is available to help me stay at home? What are the common concerns about staying at home? What can I do now to help maintain both physical and mental health? Tuesday, December 10th, 10:30am ■ Legal Services: Wednesday, December 11, 10:00 a.m. - Noon - The legal firm of E.J. Guza & Associates offer their attorney services once per month to provide FREE 20 minute consultations for our members. Spaces are limited so please call 586-2421 to make an appointment.

■ Silver Tech for iPhone and iPads: Getting started with a brand new iPhone or iPad – Siri (voice commands), Health, Wednesday, December 11th, 1:15pm-2:15pm. Call and sign up. Space is limited.

■ Silver Tech for iPhone and iPads: Getting started with a brand new iPhone or iPad – Applications, Web Browsing/ Search: Monday, December 16th, 1:15pm-2:15pm. Call and sign up. Space is limited. ■ Silver Tech for iPhone and iPads: Getting started with a brand new iPhone or iPad – Photography, Apple Pay/ Payments: Wednesday, December 18th, 1:15pm-2:15pm. Call and sign up. Space is limited. ■ Winter Safety and Fall Prevention-Hospice of Bozeman, Tuesday, December 31st, 10:30am

SERVICES/SUPPORT SERVICES ■ Pharmacist consultations: 2nd and 4th Mondays from 10:00 – 12:00

■ AARP meeting: 3rd Monday at 12:30, 4th Monday for Jan & Feb due to holidays

■ Foot Clinic by appointment only. 3rd & 4th Monday & Tuesday. Morning and Afternoon. ■ Association for the Blind meets 2nd Tuesday, 1:30. Open to anyone who is visually impaired.

■ Free blood pressure checks every Wednesday, 11:301:00

■ Legal Services by appointment: 2nd Wednesday, 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 to use the work-out room. Cost is $10 / month with Bozeman Senior Center annual membership fee of $12. The workout equipment room is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ■ Mondays: 8:30 Strength Training, 9:00 Cardio, 10:30 Aerobics Plus, 11:30 Sun Tai Chi for Mind/Balance, 1:00 Balance, 1:35 multi-level Yoga, 2:30 Modern Line Dancing ■ Tuesdays: 9:00 Ball Class, 10:00 Line Dancing, 11:30 Yang Tai Chi, 1:00 Strong and More, 2:15 Parkinson’s exercise

■ Wednesdays: 8:30 Strength Training, 9:00 Gentle Aerobics, 10:30 Aerobics Plus, 1:00 Balance, 1:35 multilevel Yoga ■ Thursdays: 9:00 Ball Class, , 11:00 Modern Line Dancing, 11:30 Yang Tai Chi, 1:00 Strong and More, 2:15 Parkinson’s

■ Fridays: 8:30 Strength Training, 9:00 Gentle Aerobics, 10:30 Aerobics Plus, 11:30 Sun Tai Chi for Mind/Balance

Did you know? Dancing makes you smarter? A 21 year study of senior citizens, 75 and older, was led by the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City, funded by National Institute on Aging, and published in the New England Journal of Medicine: 76% reduced risk of dementia by dancing frequently. Dancing reduces stress and depression, increases energy and serotonin, improves flexibility, strength, balance and endurance. Dancing strengthens bones and boosts cardiovascular health, increases mental capacity by exercising our cognitive processes, dynamic and rapid-fire decision making and creates new neural paths. Join us for Line Dancing on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays! SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ■ Wood Carvers: Mondays 9:30 (Shop open to members 8:30 - 4:00) ■ Duplicate Bridge: Mondays, 1:00

■ Oil Painting: 1st & 3rd, 4th Monday, 1:00

■ Creative Writing/Senior Stories: Tuesdays, 10:00 ■ Line Dancing: Mondays Tuesdays 10:00

■ Modern Line Dancing: Mondays, 2:30, Thursdays, 10:00 ■ Cribbage: Tuesdays, 1:00

■ Afternoon at the Movies: 3rd Tuesday, 1:00 ■ Bingo: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00

■ Watercolor Painting: Wednesdays, 9:30 ■ Ukulele Club: Wednesdays, 9:30

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■ Blood Pressure Check: Wednesdays 11:30-1:00 ■ Mah Jong: Wednesdays, 1:00 -4:00 ■ Pinochle: Wed. & Thursday, 1:00

■ Bridge: Wednesdays & Fridays, 12:45 ■ Canasta: Thursdays, 10:00 ■ Scrabble: Fridays 10:00

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Please call 586-2421 if you are interested in any of these opportunities. ■ Meals-on-Wheels is looking for volunteers to deliver meals in Bozeman.

■ 2nd Hand Rose Thrift Store is looking for volunteers to cashier and work around the store

■ Calling All Bingo Callers: If you’d like to volunteer for this fun opportunity on Tuesdays and Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00, please let us know! 586-2421 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! BOZEMAN SENIOR CENTER TRAVEL DEPARTMENT Full itineraries for all trips are available in the kiosk at the Bozeman senior center front desk. Judy has office hours on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:00 to 12:00 noon. Leave a message anytime at 406-586-2421. travel@bozemanseniorcenter.org

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SNOWCOACH TRIP TO YELLOWSTONE PARK: FEB. 24, 25, 2020. Motor coach to West Yellowstone and stay the night in the Holiday Inn. On the 25th, board the snow coach at the hotel and enjoy a very fun day trip into the park. Enjoy Old Faithful, and lunch on your own there. Enjoy the scenery while enjoying the snow coach ride with your fellow travelers. After a day in the park, return to West Yellowstone, and then motor coach back to Bozeman that evening, being home by about 7:00 p.m. Trip is almost full, so get your name on the list right away to hold your space. CULTURAL TREASURES OF JAPAN: MARCH 10 - 23, 2020. Fly to Tokyo, then spend the next two weeks traveling throughout Japan. You will travel by high speed train to Hiroshima, cruise on Lake Ashi, and see breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji, some of the highlights of the trip. Get your name on the list in case there are cancellations.

BEST OF NEW ORLEANS; MARCH 29 - APRIL 2, 2020. A great spring get away to warmer country. Fly to New Orleans, stay four nights at the Bienville House. Visit the National World War II Museum, dine at the Court of Two Sisters, tour New Orleans, do a Cajun Swamp tour, see Oak Alley Plantation and love Breakfast at Brennans. PHILADELPHIA, AMISH COUNTRY, AND THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA. JUNE 7 - 12, 2020. Fly to Philadelphia, visit Valley Forge, beautiful Longwood Gardens and Nemours Mansion. Travel to Hershey, Pennsylvania to the very

PRIME December 2019 I 11 famous Hershey’s Chocolate World. Visit Amish Country, their homes and enjoy a delicious Amish dinner. Definitely see the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK: AUGUST 17 - 20, 2020. A very exciting fun packed trip to Glacier Park. Spend three nights at the Lodge at Whitefish. Ride the Red Jammers on the Going to the Sun Road. Enjoy a boat ride on Lake McDonald and an evening performance at the Big Fork summer theater.

Meals served Monday through Friday each week – 12:00 noon serving until 12:15

SPECTACULAR SCANDINAVIA; JULY 30 - AUGUST 12, 2020. THIS TRIP IS FULL. GET YOUR NAME ON THE WAITING LIST. Travel through Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. Wonderful scenery, delicious food, and many, many highlights through all three countries. Optional trip to Iceland at the end of the trip.

4 – Fresh Fruit, Cream of Asparagus Soup, Salad Bar, Cookie

CLASSIC SPAIN; SEPTEMBER 28 OCTOBER 8, 2020. Two nights in Madrid, two nights in Seville, one night in Granada, two nights in Valencia, and two nights in Barcelona. Excellent price. Highlights include: a tour of the 18th century Royal Palace in Madrid, a walking tour of the Mezquita, a UNESCO site built by the Moors, a tour of the world famous Alhambra in Seville, and tour of the city of Valencia, a treasure trove of Roman and Arabic architecture, surrounded by citrus groves. CHRISTMAS IN THE SMOKIES; DECEMBER 5 - 11, 2020. Fly to Atlanta. Motor coach to North and South Carolina. Highlights of the trip include: Flat Rock Playhouse in Henderson North Carolina, Dinner at the Biltmore Estate and a candlelight tour of the Biltmore Mansion. Guided tour through Smoky Mountain National Park, sightseeing in Gatlinburg, and Country Tonight Evening Show. Spend a day at Dolly Parton’s Dollywood Theme Park and a Comedy Barn Evening Show and Festival of Holiday Lights Motor coach tour. See the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show and a Smoky Mountain Opry Evening Show, too. A fun packed holiday tour you will surely enjoy. NEW HOLIDAY TRIP: SPOTLIGHT ON NEW YORK CITY HOLIDAY: DECEMBER, 2020. Five days in EXCITING NEW YORK CITY FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Fly to New York City, and spend 4 nights at the BEAUTIFUL SHERATON, NEW YORK, right in TIME SQUARE. The highlight of your trip will be going to RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL TO SEE THE VERY EXCITING HOLIDAY SHOW OF THE ROCKETTES. Radio City Music Hall is only a short walk from your hotel. Also, you are only another very short walk to ROCKEFELLER CENTER to see the famous gorgeous beautifully decorated live CHRISTMAS TREE. Other highlights will include going on a boat ride around New York Harbor to see the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Also, enjoy a famous breakfast at Ellen’s Stardust Diner, a 50’s theme diner. You will see Greenwich Village, Wall Street, China Town, the Empire State Building, and Central Park. Another highlight of the trip will be spending time in the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. To round out a fabulous Holiday trip, in addition to seeing the ROCKETTES, you will have a choice for your second Broadway Play. A wonderful way to enjoy the Holidays in ‘’ THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS.”

2 – Pears, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables, Brownie

3 – Tossed Salad, Meatloaf, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Carrot Cake

5 – Jello with Fruit, Turkey and Rice Casserole, Steamed Vegetables, Bread, Cake 6 – Cucumber Salad, Meatball Sub, Italian Pasta Salad, Chocolate Pudding 9 – Peaches, Vegetable Beef Soup, Turkey Sandwich on Rye, Dessert Pastry 10- Cottage Cheese, Ham and Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Cookie

11 – Sliced Tomato, Chicken with Cajun Sauce, Red Beans and Rice, Steamed Carrots, White Cake Dessert

12 – Tossed Salad, Teriyaki Pork, Steamed Vegetables, Rice, Lemon Bar 13 – Mandarin Oranges, Taco Salad Bar, Ice Cream 16 – Mixed Fruit, Sesame Beef with Broccoli, Rice, Egg Roll, Chocolate Cake

17 – Tossed Salad, Roast Pork, Creamy Spinach Orzo, Steamed Vegetables, Apple Crisp

18 – Fresh Fruit, Chicken Noodle Soup, Salad Bar, Pumpkin Bar

19 – Christmas Lunch: Spinach Salad, Roast Beef, Mashed Potato and Gravy, Parmesan and Garlic Green Beans, Dinner Roll, Ginger Bread Cake 20 – Cottage Cheese with Fruit, Tuna Tetrazzini, Steamed Vegetables, Bread, Peaches

23 – Diced Pears, Beef Enchilada Casserole, Spanish Rice, Calabacitas, Chips with Salsa, Ice Cream Sundae 24 – Orange Slices, Chili, Cornbread, Mixed Salad, Cookies 25 – Closed For Christmas 26 – Closed For Christmas 27 –Closed For Christmas

30 – Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Steamed Broccoli, Garlic Bread, Cookie 31 – Noon Year’s Eve Party: Sliders, Vegetables and Dip, Cocktail Meatballs, Dessert Bars

*Please make reservations (586-2421) each day so that we prepare 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 ■ Line Dancing: 12:45pm Mon ■ Building strength through walking: Mon 1:30pm ■ Yoga: 9am Tuesdays, 8am Fridays ■ Full Body Exercise Tuesdays at 10am SOCIAL ACTIVITIES: ■ Monday: 12:30: SCRABBLE ■ Wednesday: 9:00 am: Needleaires Sewing Circle ■ Wednesday: 12:45 pm Mahjong ■ Thursday: 12:45 BINGO

CARD GAMES:

■ Tuesday: 12:30 pm Hand & Foot ■ Thursday: 8:30 am Pinochle

Meals are served at noon, 12 pm,

Suggested donation for 60+ years young are $4.00 and for those under 60 years is $6.00

2 - Salad, Hamburger Gravy, MashedPotatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 3 - Salad, Lasagna, Vegetables, Dessert 4 - Salad, Roast Beef Dinner, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 5 - Salad, Tuna & Noodles, Vegetables, Dessert 6 - Salad, Pulled Pork, Tots, Vegetables, Dessert 9 - Salad, Quiche, Hash Browns, Vegetables, Dessert 10 - Salad, Philly Cheese Steak Sand., Vegetables, Dessert 11 - Salad, Taco Salads, Dessert 12 - Salad, Mac & Cheese, Vegetables, Dessert 13 - Salad, Tomato Soup, Grilled Cheese, Dessert 16 - Salad, Chicken Stir Fry, Rice, Dessert 17 - Salad, Roast Pork, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 18 - Birthday Lunch, Salad, Baked Potato Bar, Dessert

■ Friday: 12:30 pm Pinochle

19 - Salad, Hot Turkey Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert

■ December 3rd at 12:25: Christmas Decorating Party

20 - Around the world: India, Naan Bread, Keema Aloo, Dal Makhani, Indian Carrot Salad, Kheer

■ December 14th: Festival of Lights Activities at the Belgrade Senior Center: Craft and Bake Sale starting at 3:00. The Grinch Storytelling and Holiday Music Sing Along from 3:30-4:30. Bring non-perishable food to contribute to the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. ■ December 17th at 12:00: Health Talk by Waypoint Chiropractic team and Dr. Cary. Call the Center for more information. ■ December 18th: December Birthday Lunch ■ December 20th: Around the World: India ■ December 21st: Quilter’s Day: Call the Center to sign up: 388-4711 ■ December 23rd: Christmas Dinner 12:00 ■ Closed December 24th -25th for Christmas ■ December 31st: New Years Eve Party at 12:00

23 - Christmas Dinner, Salad, Baked Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 24 - Closed for Christmas 25 - Closed for Christmas 26 -Salad, Meat Loaf, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 27 - Salad, Chili, Corn Bread, Dessert 30 - Salad, Chicken Fried Steak, Potatoes, Vegetables, Dessert 31 - New Years, Pizza Party BE SURE TO CALL BEFORE 10:30 AM TO SIGN UP FOR LUNCH

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