The Bozeman Chapter:

Low Vision Center: Ken (406) 551-4920
Bozeman Chapter: Marlene (406) 570-7779
Book Club: Lori (828) 421-4838
Crafts: Christi: (406) 586-6370
Life Learner Center: Todd (406) 600-7548
lifelearnerretreat@gmail.com
Bowling: AC (815) 928-8555

Bozeman Chapter Leaders:

President: Marlene Montgomery
Vice President: Zara Berg, (406) 202-2879
Secretary: Eileen Guthrie, (406) 581-2613
Treasurer: Tim Gilmer (406) 404-5085

For Zoom info: If you can't make a meeting in person, but can use a phone, please call Todd in advance; he'll help you connect.

Events

Coffee and Conversation: Joanne (406) 595-0978

Chapter newsletter: Jenny (406) 539-3517

MAB District Representative: Bill (303) 929-4892

Bozeman Chapter mailing address:
PO Box 6797, Bozeman, MT 59771

Low Vision Center and Life Learner Retreat:
Center: 220 W. Lamme, Suite B9-1 & 2,
Bozeman, MT 59715

Event Calendar

July 9, 16, 23, 30 Low Vision Center drop-in; info Ken (406) 551-4920

Mondays 9-11 Coffee & Conversation Bzn Sr Cntr; info Joanne (406) 595-0978

July 7 RSVP for July 14: chapter members' picnic potluck. Must RSVP Marlene (406) 570-7779

July 8 Lunch and Learn, Arby's, all welcome; info Zara (406) 202-2879

Life Learner Retreat July 12-17 info Todd

RSVP ASAP for members' trip on July 24 to Gates of the Mountains RSVP Todd (406) 600-7548

July 25 chapter info table at ADA celebration, Lindley Park. info and signup with Marlene (406) 570-7779

Chapter picnic Aug 11, place to be determined

Jun 13 - Jul 11 Summer Orientation Program

Sept 11-13 MAB Convention Great Falls

Low Vision Center: 220 W. Lamme, Ste. B9-2. Open Thursdays 10AM – 3PM; please drop in and try, hands-on, tools that help people with vision impairment to adapt! or call for appointment (406) 551-4920, other days available.

Coffee and Conversation: Mondays 9-11am, please drop in to the Bozeman Senior Center, in the dining area. Joanne Martin will be there to engage in friendly conversation and serving coffee. For questions, call: (406) 595-0978

RSVP by July 7 for July 14 chapter members' picnic, potluck, 11AM-2PM. Call Marlene to RSVP and get directions (406) 570-7779.

July 8 Lunch and Learn at Arby's 11:30am. Arby's is fundraising for us: they will ask customers to donate to BMAB, June 29 - Aug 1! Encourage your friends to participate! info: Zara (406) 202-2879

RSVP ASAP for July 24 Gates of the Mountains boat tour for MAB members. Cost $30 includes lunch in Helena at Memorial Park. RSVP to Todd, (406) 600-7548.

July 25 ADA celebration, Lindley Park, 9-4:00. Please will you help for an hour at our BMAB booth, offering information handouts? Signup with Marlene 406.570.7779

Bozeman chapter: NO meetings at Bozeman Senior Center in summer. Please stay in touch for info. on our many summer events: see contact info at beginning of this newsletter.

Book Club: enjoy summer reading and share when meetings resume in the fall. Suggestions for reading and also for adaptive games that are fun at summer gatherings: call Lori, (828) 421-4838.

Bowling is taking a summer break for June and July.

Life Learner Retreat – Sponsored by the Bozeman Chapter of MAB
A supportive retreat-style learning experience covering mobility, daily living skills, Braille, budgeting and financial skills, communication, games, and leisure activities. Each retreat serves 3–6 participants for personalized instruction.
Location: Bozeman
Upcoming Dates: June -No scheduled dates | July 12-17 | August 2-7 | September 13-18 | October 18-23 | November 8-13 | December 6-11

Cost: $500 with housing | $250 without housing | Scholarships available
This program is open to anyone nationwide.
Contact Todd (406) 600-7548.
Open/Download the LLR Flyer:
Open the Life Learner Flyer
Check out our YouTube Channel:
Life Learner YouTube Channel

Transportation help: For people who are over 60 years old or are visually impaired and can't drive. Arrangements are made through an agency that works with Lyft Rides and Uber.
Website: Montana Area 4 Agency on Aging
Specific funding is running through Rocky Mountain Agency on Aging.
Info and registration call (855) 755-2026 and mention the Montana Partnership.
Up to 6 free one way rides per month and 4 grocery or pharmacy deliveries.

CCTVs for sale: contact Roy Thomas
(406) 589-2336
Merlin 19 inch screen CCTV by Enhanced Vision, model MRVE 18A – VA. $1900
Aladin Ultrapro 75, model NM7 (2002) $175

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