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Carolyn Johnson 1/1 Judy Allen 1/4 Tana Malmo 1/5 Betsy Roberts 1/5 Berneice Stulc 1/6 Lucille Huffine 1/6 Jim Smith 1/6 Jerry Palagi 1/7 Priscilla Birtic 1/8 Shirley Honkanen 1/8 Yvonne Johnston 1/9 Bill Shannon 1/10 Ron Stringer 1/10 January Birthdays Carolyn Robinson 1/11 Bette Cates 1/11 DeeDee Hart 1/11 Leona Helvey 1/11 LaDonna Lambert 1/12 Sandy Mason 1/13 Yvonne Snider 1/13 Audrey Spalding 1/15 Susan Nelson 1/15 Wendy Wiedenmeyer 1/18 Mary Webster 1/18 Willa Jean Speegle 1/19 Carla Fraley 1/20 Susan Nichols Roughton 1/21 Darcy Halpin 1/21 James Litle 1/21 Joy Richardson 1/25 Anne White 1/29 TC Patton 1/23 Kathi Anderson 1/25 Virginia Woodmancy 1/26 Dottie Mann 1/28 Raenette Ferreura 1/29 Sharon Juel 1/29 Laura Elkinton 1/31 Lyman Janssen 1/31 I am looking forward to seeing what this new year holds for us but I also like to reflect on the past year. Some memories are sad or painful but I know they caused me to grow and change - hopefully for the better. There are also so many fun, happy times to remember and most of those memories where made here with many of you! Thank you for a great year! I’m ready to dive into 2024! How about you? We held off as long as we could but prices continue to go up, up, up! Starting in February, we will be raising our lunch price to a suggested donation of $5.00 for everyone 60 and over and for people under 60, the price will be $7.00 (not a suggested donation). ---PAGE BREAK--- Events at the Senior Center! Fireside Book Club The book for February will be The Girl from Guernica by Karen Robards and available for pick up after the first of the year. The next Book Club will meet on February 2, 2024 at 1:00. January 17, 2024 - 12:00 January Birthday Lunch January 25, 2024 - 7:00 - 8:30 am Belgrade Breakfast Club Order off our BSC Breakfast Menu and enjoy a fresh hot breakfast right off the grill! A Little Heads Up In the past, Belgrade Senior Center has stayed open for several federal holidays but starting in 2024, we will be observing more of them. We will be closed January 1st for New Years and January 15th for Martin Luther King Day. Frozen meals are always available so please let us know if you would like to have some. However, we are working on a plan! With the help of volunteers, we are hoping to keep the Center open for activities and a light lunch/snacks. We are planning to have this in place by February - hopefully!! “I wonder if the snow loves the trees and fields that it kisses them so gently? And then it covers them up snug, you know, with a white quilt; and perhaps it says, ‘Go to sleep, darlings, till the summer comes again.’” - Lewis Carroll ---PAGE BREAK--- Daily Activities After Lunch Activities Mon: 12:30 Pinochle 12:45 Arts & Crafts Tues: Taxes Starting in Feb! Wed: 1:00 Zumba Thurs: 12:45 Sing Along Fri: 1st Friday: Book Club Morning Activities Mon: 9:00 Full Body Workout 10:15 Line Dancing Tues: 9:30 Full Body Workout 10:45 Ukulele Class Wed: 9:00 Yoga 10:30 Bingo Thurs: 9:30 Full Body Workout 10:30 Ball Room Dancing Fri: 9:00 Full Body Workout 9:30 Needleaires ATTENTION! We need ideas! Are their games or activities you would like to see on our schedule? Let us know! Empowering Caregivers: The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) and the T-CARE Program Rocky’s Agency on Aging offers T-CARE to support family caregivers throughout their care- giving journey. Do you help someone you love with shopping, dressing, toileting, bathing, finances, transportation, medical, or legal decisions? If you help at all, you are a caregiver! T- CARE is designed to help caregivers, like you, address their own health needs while caring for a loved one. The T-CARE program was created by the Rosalynn Carter Institute. As such, we would like to honor Carter’s personal experiences as a family caregiver and salute the results of her advo- cacy. As a young girl, Rosalynn Carter witnessed firsthand the challenges of caregiving when her family took in her grandfather, who needed assistance due to his declining health. Throughout her marriage to Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn provided unwavering support and care for her husband, especially during his presidency and after his diagnosis of non Hodgkin in 2002. The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) developed the “T-CARE” model, a compre- hensive approach to providing caregivers with the knowledge, skills, and resources they need to effectively care for themselves and their loved ones. The T-CARE model, a corner- stone of the RCI work, stands as a testament to Rosalynn Carter legacy of caregiver support. By empowering caregivers with knowledge, skills, and resources, the T-CARE program has made a profound impact on the lives of countless individuals, enabling them to navigate the challenges of caregiving with strength and resilience. Don’t carry the burdens of caregiving alone. If you are interested, please call Rocky’s Agency on Aging at (406) 457-7368. ---PAGE BREAK--- VOLUNTEERS We couldn't do this without you! The Senior Center could not run without our wonderful volunteers! We have volunteers who deliver Meals on Wheels, work at the front desk, teach classes, fold newsletters, help with special events and step in at a moments notice to help out wherever and whenever we need someone! I want to say one big thank you to all our volunteers and then I would like to tell you about those who went above and beyond in 2023. Bonnie Campbell served 266 hours! If you have had the honor and pleasure of knowing Bonnie, you also know that she is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. She loves unconditionally and actively looks for ways she can im- prove people’s lives. Bonnie is one of a kind. Val Clements served 243 hours! Val is a go-getter! If we need something done, Val’s our gal. She can set up and take down faster than anyone I know! She is aways ready to jump in and make things happen! Kath Simonson served 192 hours. Kath has been involved in so many different ways and I am so thankful for all she has done for us. Kath and her husband Wade delivered Meals on Wheel for many years and Kath was part of our front desk crew along with helping in many other areas. Diane Reidl served 176 hours! Diane worked at the front desk, sent out Birthday cards and help me with reports and paperwork! Diane and her husband Ken are living in warmer country now and I miss her A LOT! Debi Kemp served 160 hours! Front Desk, special events, keeping our library up to date and in shape, Debi is willing and ready to jump in and help out however she can! Are you looking for a way to volunteer? We always have room for more. We also have flexible, random projects that can be done on your own schedule. Stop by and let’s chat about how you can get involved. ---PAGE BREAK--- Cooking Class January 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM Spice Reprise Last year, we explored spices and herbs but there is still more to learn. We will review some of the things we talked about plus discover new was to enhance flavor, tempt our taste buds and add new twists to common everyday dishes! Get your sniffer ready, cleanse your palate and mix and match your way to tastier dishes and savory fare! Spice and Herb Trivia 1. What is the main herb found in Pesto? 2. What country did Pesto come from? 3. Scale used when describing the spiciness of different peppers. 4. Name the spice which comes in pods of white, black and green? 5. The seeds of parsley are commonly used in Middle East cuisine are called 6. What is the national spice of Hungary? 7. Herb used in your bath but can also be served with lamb. 8. Another name for the commonly used herb “Rush Leeks”? 9. Which herb is often used with pork and in sausage? 10. Which herb works good with lamb and potatoes? 11. Spice often paired with cinnamon and cumin in Mexican cooking? 12. What is considered the most expensive 13. What spice gives Earl Grey its distinct flavor? 14. What process is used to prepare vanilla pods? 15. Which spice is known to be anti-inflammatory? 16. Which spice is commonly used in the preparation of pickles? 1. Basil, 2. Italy, 3. Scoville Scale, 4. Cardamom, 5. Cumin, 6. Paprika, 7. Lavender, 8.Chives, 9. Sage 10. Rosemary, 11. Clove, 12. Saffron, 13. Bergamot, 14. Fermentation, 15. Turmeric, 16. Dill ---PAGE BREAK--- 1. Growth, 2. Return, 3. Income, 4. Retire, 5. Insurance 6.Estate, 7. Planning, 8. Taxes, 9. Market, 10. Financial Finance Scramble The hardest thing in the world to understand is the income tax. Albert Einstein Tax season is coming fast! AARP will be preparing taxes at the Belgrade Senior Center starting February 6, 2024. We will begin making appointments in January. Make your appointments early! First come first served! A person doesn’t know how much he has to be thankful for until he has to pay taxes on it. Ann Landers Monopoly Trivia 1. Which one of the four railroads in Monopoly was not a real railroad? 2. What color are the houses in the classic version of Monopoly? 3. In what year was Monopoly 4. What is the most expensive property on a standard Monopoly board? 5. What is the Monopoly guy’s name? 6. How many Chance cards are in Monopoly? 7. What are the three Monopoly playing pieces that were retired in 2017? 8. How many squares are there on a Monopoly board? 9. How much Monopoly money is in a box? 10. What is the most popular Monopoly token? 1. Short Line, 2. Green, 3. 1935, 4. Boardwalk, 5. Rich Uncle Penny Bags, 6. 16, 7. Thimble, Boot, Wheelbarrow, 8. 40, 9. $20,580.00, 10. The dog. ---PAGE BREAK--- Money, Money, Money ---PAGE BREAK--- Meals on Wheels Do you know someone who would benefit from Meals on Wheels? The requirements: • 60 or older • Unable to get around because of health or transportation issues • Live within Belgrade city limits for hot meal delivery Frozen meals are available for weekends and folks who live outside city limits. Sign up is simple and the cost is a voluntary, anonymous, suggested donation of $4.00 per meal. Please pass our contact infor- mation on to people you know who would benefit from this im- portant service! [PHONE REDACTED]