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.
Events
June 5, 12, 19, 26 Low Vision Center drop-in
June 16 and 30 : Lunch and Learn
June 5 and 19 : Social Connection Hour
Summer meetings at diverse locations!
July 1 reply to Todd for July 8 picnic
July 8 picnic at Christi's
Aug. 12 picnic Boz. Pond pavilion
Sept. 12-14 MAB convention Comfort Inn, Boz.
Low Vision Center: 220 W. Lamme, Ste. B9-2. Open Thursdays 10AM – 3PM; please drop in! or call for appointment (406) 551-4920. Volunteers: June 5 Lindy; June 12 & 26: Beth am, Jenny pm; June 19 Ken
We're taking a summer break from meeting at the senior center: Chapter meetings & activities are outdoors at various locations this summer. Get on the list to be updated by phone or email as opportunities come up! Contact Todd (406) 600-7548 or bozemanmab@gmail.com
June 10th, 11:15-3:15 come one come all to a BBQ picnic at Todd’s home. RSVP to Todd by June 9. Bring something to pass or grill and a camping chair of your choice to hang out on the back patio. Also, Jarrod would like to help others plant something and we will have an opportunity for you to take home and nurture over the summer.
Lunch and Learn: Come fellowship with your chapter members and take in lunch. The dates for June will be the 16th and 30th. Time will be from 1-3:00. Location is still being worked out so either call Todd (406) 600-7548 or check your weekly email from Bozeman chapter.
Social Connection Hour: Joins us as we connect through zoom to tackle various topics. The dates in June will be the 5th and 19th from 11:00AM-12:00. Enjoy learning and visiting with individuals with vision loss throughout the state. You can choose to connect via phone, computer, or tablet. For connection links, call Todd (406) 600-7548 or email bozemanmab@gmail.com. Past recordings are at www.mabsop.org under social connection hour.
Book club toured the new Belgrade library in May. We encourage all to read over the summer break: Call Lori (828) 421-4838 or Todd (406) 600-7548 for recommendations and stay tuned for more to come.
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.
Visit their Website: Montana Area 4 Agency on Aging
Specific funding is running through Rocky Mountain Agency on Aging.
Info and registration call (855) 755-2026
8 free one way rides per month which could also include grocery delivery.
Congratulations to chapter board members elected in May to serve for a year: President Todd, Vice-President Anthony, Secretary Zara, Treasurer Tim. Thank you for serving! Thank you to all who encouraged people to give during Give Big Gallatin Valley! 22 donors gave a total of $2,910.00 to Bozeman chapter, helping us to continue serving people with visual impairment.
Would you like to nominate a chapter member to receive an award? Whether they have been instrumental in growing the chapter and activities, in person or behind the scenes, let's honor those who have helped. Please contact Todd: (406) 600-7548 to give your suggestions to the chapter board for their vote in July. This award is given out each year at the annual convention.
Sept. 12-14 MAB convention Comfort Inn, Boz.
Montana Association for the Blind - Annual Convention
"Stepping into the Future"
Friday, September 12th to Sunday, September 14, 2025
At The Comfort Inn – Bozeman, MT
More information: www.mabsop.org/convention.html
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 CCTV, model NM7 (2002) $175
Be a member of MAB (application at website mabsop.org) and support activities for people with visual impairment!
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Would you like to Volunteer?
If you want to be a volunteer, please contact us at: (406) 442-9411.
You can also Open and Fill out the Volunteer form but you must contact us before you can volunteer. All volunteers must be screened and approved before they can participate.