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The Bozeman Senior Center has numerous special events and activities that occur throughout the year.
Fall Festival is our annual two day major fundraiser of the year. It is held the Friday and Saturday following Columbus Day. This event includes: a GIGANTIC RUMMAGE SALE with clothing for all ages, a plant sale, gift shop, household and recreational items, handmade wooden gifts, a bake sale, Christmas Shop, books, and a delicious lunch both days.
A raffle is also done in conjuction with Fall Festival. Wonderful raffle prizes are donated by local merchants.
Thanks to over 75 very dedicated volunteers working many, many hours this big fundraiser is always a huge success! This event has been the major fundraiser for the Center for over 30 years.
Bridge lessons are for anyone who wants to learn or has never played bridge. You can get entry-level lessons or sharpen your skills if you know the basics. Bridge is played every Wednesday and Friday afternoons at 12:45. You do not need a partner to play. Come and enjoy a fun afternoon.
Duplicate Bridge is played each Monday afternoon, beginning at 12:30pm.
Cribbage is played every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00pm. No partner needed!
Pinochle is played every Thursday afternoon at 1:00pm. You do not need a partner.
Bingo is held each Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00pm.
Pancakes & Bingo is held the 3rd Monday of each month at 5:30pm in the dining room. Pancakes are $3.25 and Bingo is $1.00/card. Cash Prizes.
Older Americans Day Dinner is an annual event held in May. At this dinner, those over the age of 80 are honored, with a very special recognition to those over the age of 90. At our dinner in 2011, we had 46 guests who were over the age of 90; and three guests over 100! Our two oldest ladies were each 104 years old. It is a wonderful day so inspiring for everyone.
Hawaiian Luau & Dance is held each summer on a Thursday evening. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in Hawaiian attire. A pig is roast with side dishes is served promptly at 6:00pm. The event is accompanied by live music and Hawaiian dancers. A dance follows the dinner at 7:30pm.
Our Recreation Room, finished in 2004, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. every Monday through Friday. It has 2 pool tables, a TV, and a wonderful library full of books for your enjoyment. Books may be read in the room or purchased: 50 cents for hard backs and 25 cents for paperbacks.
Seniors of the Year. For several years, outstanding seniors were honored at the Annual Governor's Conference on Aging. Since the Senior of the Year Award began in 1984, Gallatin County has had several outstanding seniors recognized on the state level. These include: Dr Anna Pearl Sherrick, 1984; Louis Moos, 1985; Harold Dusenberry, 1987; John Bower, 1991; Grace Melton, 1993; Dorothy and Torlief Aasheim, 1999; Marshall Gray, 2000; Willard Harper, 2002; and Marie Gambill, 2003.
Centenarians: In 2004, the State unit on Aging adopted a new program, recognizing our oldest senior citizens. At the Governor's Conference on Aging, Centenarians from around the State of Montana have been honored. Gallatin County has had three Centenarians honored: Sue Roughton in 2004 and Florence Carter in 2005, and Gladys Olsen in 2007, all of the ladies were over 100 years of age when they were honored.
Volunteers to help with the various activities and special events are warmly welcomed. The Monthly Schedule will list all of the special activities and events for the month they are scheduled as well as any others that are not included on this page.