The Bozeman Chapter:

Low Vision Center: Ken (406) 551-4920
Bozeman Chapter: Todd (406) 600-7548
Book Club: Lori (828) 421-4838
Crafts: Christi: (406) 586-6370

Bozeman Chapter Leaders:

President: Todd Fahlstrom
Vice President: Anthony Barton
Secretary: Zara Berg
Treasurer: Tim Gilmer

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.

Contact Todd: (406) 600-7548 or bozemanmab@gmail.com

Events

Mar 5, 12, 19, 26 Low Vision Center drop-in

Mar 5 Social Connection Hour

Mar 10 chapter meeting Bzn Sr. Center

Mar 12 reply to Todd for bowling

Mar 19 bowling

Mar 23 Book Club with Life Learners

Mar 22-27 Life Learners at Low Vision Center.

Apr 18 Bingo $raiser, Am. Legion, Manhattan

Apr 30-May 1 Give Big online giving

Low Vision Center: 220 W. Lamme, Ste. B9-2. Open Thursdays 10AM – 3PM; please drop in! or call for appointment (406) 551-4920.

Life Learner program Mar 22-27 and Apr 19-24, for application contact Todd (406) 600-7548.

Bozeman chapter monthly meeting
Tuesday Mar 10, 1-3:00,
Bozeman Senior Center, upstairs.
Topic: The future is in your hands, come help us plan, develop and come up with strategies on how to get others involved. There will be some equipment to give away, although used, still good to a new home.

The MAB Summer Orientation Program (SOP) is a one-of-a-kind opportunity in the state for adults who have recently lost or are losing their sight to get concentrated training in independent living skills. Our program is held each summer – this year we will be at the Ursuline Center in Great Falls, where we rent facilities for participants and staff to live and take classes. Students will be arriving on June 13 or June 14. The program will run from June 15 to Graduation July 10. Classes begin June 15. The MAB pays for the costs of room, board, and tuition for participants. Summer Orientation Program applications available online mabsop.org or contact Todd for a print application. Applications are due mid-April.

Social Connection Hour:
Thurs Mar 5, 11-12:00 and Thurs Apr 2, 11-12:00.
Please join us as we gather on zoom to discuss various topics impacting you. The notice will go out 2 days prior to the event; contact Todd to be sure you'll receive that notice. bozemanmab@gmail.com
or call Todd:
(406) 600-7548.

Book Club: Monday,
March 23 from 1 PM until 3 PM
At our Life Learner Center (the room next to the Low Vision Center, 220 W. Lamme, basement Ste. B9-2).
Read any book by a Montana author and share. Enjoy the perspectives of Life Learner participants, who will join our meeting.

Bowling!
Thursday March 19, 1 – 3PM,
At the Bozeman Bowl, 414 E. Babcock.
Last month was so much fun, with two high-scoring winners of Todd's homemade banana bread! Come try the adaptive rails that chapter member AC organized. It will cost you $12 (shoes included). RSVP: call Todd by Mar. 12 to reserve your spot. (406) 600-7548. We'll probably also bowl on April 16, 1 - 3PM.

Bingo and Silent Auction Fundraiser:
Saturday Apr 18, 5-9pm,
American Legion #87, 218 E. Main, Manhattan, MT.
Tickets $25.
Dinner served 5-6pm.
50/50 raffle, Silent Auction, Bingo Prizes.
All proceeds will support MAB's Life Learner Retreat Program and the Low Vision Center both located at 220 W. Lamme, Suite B-9 in Bozeman. If you have questions or want to buy tickets in advance, please contact Todd, (406) 600-7548
or send e-mail:
bozemanmab@gmail.com

Our chapter board needs you! Chapter elections in May; candidate statements needed by end of March. Please share your skills. Info: Todd (406) 600-7548.

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.

JUMBO CALENDARS: available to buy from Todd, $10. One per person because we only ordered ten. Please contact Todd to put your name on the list.

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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