Upcoming Events & Classes

Family caregivers and the loved ones they support can experience feelings of isolation and loneliness. The free Virtual Caregiver Support Group offers a safe place for caregivers to share experiences, advice, and practical strategies for managing caregiver responsibilities. All caregivers welcome, including dementia caregivers.

The group meets virtually on the second Monday of each month from 4 to 5pm. Participate online or by phone at no cost, using ZOOM. Space is limited; sign up for one or more sessions by Wednesday the week before. An email confirmation with the ZOOM meeting id, password, and instructions will be sent to registered participants several days prior to the event. The group is facilitated by MAS Family Caregiver Support Specialist Lauren Crabtree.

For more information or assistance registering call Missoula Aging Services at (406) 728-7682.

Join other Missoula Villages members for a relaxed and fun afternoon of games and conversation!

In this first Game Gathering, we'll focus on card games. We had a request for canasta, so we'll be prepared to play canasta, but we can play other card games if desired. As we grow this monthly member gathering, we plan to include a variety of games, from Mahjong and cribbage to chess. Please help the Village build this monthly meet-up!

Whether you’re an experienced player or just curious to learn, all skill levels are welcome.

Come connect, play, and enjoy good company in a casual and friendly setting. Please sign up in advance if possible, so that we can plan accordingly, but members are also welcome to drop by.

Are you interested in joining the new Missoula Villages neighbor network? Give us a call or find out more here: https://missoulaagingservices.org/get-involved/missoula-villages.html

Memory Loss Conversations is an informal, social group for those adjusting to memory loss or dementia. This group provides a safe space to share conversations with people who understand, to experience support and encouragement, and to explore positive ways of living with memory loss. The group is offered Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. It is facilitated by Patti Holkup of Dementia Friendly Missoula. Participate by telephone or online using Zoom. There is no cost. Come as often as you like.

Family caregivers and the loved ones they support can experience feelings of isolation and loneliness. The Virtual Caregiver Support Group offers a safe place for caregivers to share experiences, advice, and practical strategies for managing caregiver responsibilities. All caregivers welcome, including dementia caregivers. The group meets virtually on the third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2pm, Montana time. Participate online or by phone at no cost, using ZOOM. Space is limited; sign up for one or more sessions by Wednesday the week before. An email confirmation with the ZOOM meeting id, password, and instructions will be sent to registered participants several days prior to the event. The group is facilitated by MAS Family Caregiver Support Specialist Lauren Crabtree.
For more information or assistance registering call Missoula Aging Services at (406) 728-7682.

Thanks to a new partnership, we are offering a second Tech Café and Fraud Clinic this month at First Security Bank at their 1704 Dearborn location. Volunteers from First Security will offer extra tips and help so that you can protect yourself from getting scammed and hacked and we'll be offering the same general troubleshooting that we provide at every Tech Café. No registration required.

Friendly volunteers can help troubleshoot problems on your phone or device, from login issues to identifying potential scams and more. We offer this FREE tech-help session for older Missoulians on the first Monday of every month at our offices. Stay tuned because we're adding additional dates and locations like this one at First Security.

Memory Loss Conversations is an informal, social group for those adjusting to memory loss or dementia. This group provides a safe space to share conversations with people who understand, to experience support and encouragement, and to explore positive ways of living with memory loss. The group is offered Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. It is facilitated by Patti Holkup of Dementia Friendly Missoula. Participate by telephone or online using Zoom. There is no cost. Come as often as you like.

Join us for a relaxed bowling get-together with Missoula Villages at Westside Lanes. Whether you’re a seasoned bowler or it’s been years since you last played, this is a great chance to get out, move a little, and enjoy some good company. First timer? This is your chance to try something new in a welcoming setting! Come on your own or with a friend.

Free and open to all. Registration required below.

Come cook and connect, and leave with something delicious! Join Missoula Villages for a relaxed, hands-on cooking class with Kelly Moore, MSU Extension educator, in the Honeyberry Culinary Classroom at the Fairgrounds (in the Butterfly House Complex). This is the second in a series of three classes where you'll prepare recipes for simple, delicious dishes you can enjoy at home and that are great for sharing with others. Perfect for everyday life!

Free. Registration required; space limited. Each class session features different healthy recipes:
May 18 | 1–3 pm: Cowboy Caviar
June 24 | 1–3 pm: "What Can I do With a Rotisserie Chicken?"
July 13 | 1–3 pm: Healthy Breakfast Made Easy

These classes are offered as a part of our Missoula Villages launch. Participants will have a chance to chat about the new neighbor network with Village leaders, members, and MAS staff.

Call MAS Public Relations & Marketing Manager Anna Wilson with questions at 406.728.7682.

The Caregiver Support Group at MAS offers a safe place for caregivers to share experiences, advice, and practical strategies for managing caregiver responsibilities. All caregivers are welcome, including people caring for those living with dementia.

The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 2 -3 PM. Please check-in at the front desk when you arrive.

Memory Loss Conversations is an informal, social group for those adjusting to memory loss or dementia. This group provides a safe space to share conversations with people who understand, to experience support and encouragement, and to explore positive ways of living with memory loss. The group is offered Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. It is facilitated by Patti Holkup of Dementia Friendly Missoula. Participate by telephone or online using Zoom. There is no cost. Come as often as you like.

Join Missoula Aging Services and Dementia Friendly Missoula for this free screening at the Roxy Theater. Panel discussion at 4:45 before the film starts at 5:15, with time for an audience Q&A after. All are welcome for reflection, conversation, and a deeper understanding of living with dementia. Our free screenings at the Roxy typically sell out! Please reserve a free ticket via the Roxy website below!

Life changes when director Heidi Levitt's husband of 30 years, Charlie, discovers that his recent fogginess is due to Early-Onset Alzheimer’s disease. At 57, Charlie is a talented graphic designer, father, and charismatic community leader. Heidi is determined to better understand the disease, learn how to live their best life with it, forge a new path forward, and document every step along the journey. Over the course of four years, they crisscross the country while Heidi documents their experience. This chapter of the story they share is testament to the strength, resilience, and humor of the human spirit. While Charlie’s cognitive facilities diminish, his charm, warmth and appeal take center stage, illuminating what might otherwise have been a dark journey into a story of love and a reminder that life is really about our relationships.

"In Walk With Me, Heidi Levitt does something radical. There are no swelling arcs, no tidy awakenings, no promises of redemption. Instead, the film about her husband’s diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s lingers with what most narratives avoid: care as a daily practice, grief without a finish line, love without guarantees." V MAGAZINE

Memory Loss Conversations is an informal, social group for those adjusting to memory loss or dementia. This group provides a safe space to share conversations with people who understand, to experience support and encouragement, and to explore positive ways of living with memory loss. The group is offered Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. It is facilitated by Patti Holkup of Dementia Friendly Missoula. Participate by telephone or online using Zoom. There is no cost. Come as often as you like.

Need a tech-savvy buddy to navigate through the digital jungle? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back!

Join us the first Monday of every month at our Tech Café, and let’s turn those tech troubles into triumphs!

Whether it’s your phone, tablet, or laptop, swing by MAS anytime between 1-3 for a friendly hand!

Memory Loss Conversations is an informal, social group for those adjusting to memory loss or dementia. This group provides a safe space to share conversations with people who understand, to experience support and encouragement, and to explore positive ways of living with memory loss. The group is offered Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. It is facilitated by Patti Holkup of Dementia Friendly Missoula. Participate by telephone or online using Zoom. There is no cost. Come as often as you like.

Come cook and connect, and leave with something delicious! Join Missoula Villages for a relaxed, hands-on cooking class with Kelly Moore, MSU Extension educator, in the Honeyberry Culinary Classroom at the Fairgrounds (in the Butterfly House Complex). This is the third in a series of three classes where you'll prepare recipes for simple, delicious dishes that are perfect for everyday life!

Free. Registration required; space limited. Each class session features different healthy recipes:
May 18 | 1–3 pm: Cowboy Caviar
June 24 | 1–3 pm: "What Can I do With a Rotisserie Chicken?"
July 13 | 1–3 pm: Healthy Breakfast Made Easy

These classes are offered as a part of our Missoula Villages launch. Participants will have a chance to chat about the new neighbor network with Village leaders, members, and MAS staff.

Call MAS Public Relations & Marketing Manager Anna Wilson with questions at 406.728.7682.

Family caregivers and the loved ones they support can experience feelings of isolation and loneliness. The free Virtual Caregiver Support Group offers a safe place for caregivers to share experiences, advice, and practical strategies for managing caregiver responsibilities. All caregivers welcome, including dementia caregivers.

The group meets virtually on the second Monday of each month from 4 to 5pm. Participate online or by phone at no cost, using ZOOM. Space is limited; sign up for one or more sessions by Wednesday the week before. An email confirmation with the ZOOM meeting id, password, and instructions will be sent to registered participants several days prior to the event. The group is facilitated by MAS Family Caregiver Support Specialist Lauren Crabtree.

For more information or assistance registering call Missoula Aging Services at (406) 728-7682.

Memory Loss Conversations is an informal, social group for those adjusting to memory loss or dementia. This group provides a safe space to share conversations with people who understand, to experience support and encouragement, and to explore positive ways of living with memory loss. The group is offered Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. It is facilitated by Patti Holkup of Dementia Friendly Missoula. Participate by telephone or online using Zoom. There is no cost. Come as often as you like.

Family caregivers and the loved ones they support can experience feelings of isolation and loneliness. The Virtual Caregiver Support Group offers a safe place for caregivers to share experiences, advice, and practical strategies for managing caregiver responsibilities. All caregivers welcome, including dementia caregivers. The group meets virtually on the third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2pm, Montana time. Participate online or by phone at no cost, using ZOOM. Space is limited; sign up for one or more sessions by Wednesday the week before. An email confirmation with the ZOOM meeting id, password, and instructions will be sent to registered participants several days prior to the event. The group is facilitated by MAS Family Caregiver Support Specialist Lauren Crabtree.
For more information or assistance registering call Missoula Aging Services at (406) 728-7682.

The Caregiver Support Group at MAS offers a safe place for caregivers to share experiences, advice, and practical strategies for managing caregiver responsibilities. All caregivers are welcome, including people caring for those living with dementia.

The group meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 2 -3 PM. Please check-in at the front desk when you arrive.

Memory Loss Conversations is an informal, social group for those adjusting to memory loss or dementia. This group provides a safe space to share conversations with people who understand, to experience support and encouragement, and to explore positive ways of living with memory loss. The group is offered Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. It is facilitated by Patti Holkup of Dementia Friendly Missoula. Participate by telephone or online using Zoom. There is no cost. Come as often as you like.

Memory Loss Conversations is an informal, social group for those adjusting to memory loss or dementia. This group provides a safe space to share conversations with people who understand, to experience support and encouragement, and to explore positive ways of living with memory loss. The group is offered Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. It is facilitated by Patti Holkup of Dementia Friendly Missoula. Participate by telephone or online using Zoom. There is no cost. Come as often as you like.

Need a tech-savvy buddy to navigate through the digital jungle? Don’t worry, we’ve got your back!

Join us the first Monday of every month at our Tech Café, and let’s turn those tech troubles into triumphs!

Whether it’s your phone, tablet, or laptop, swing by MAS anytime between 1-3 for a friendly hand!

Memory Loss Conversations is an informal, social group for those adjusting to memory loss or dementia. This group provides a safe space to share conversations with people who understand, to experience support and encouragement, and to explore positive ways of living with memory loss. The group is offered Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. It is facilitated by Patti Holkup of Dementia Friendly Missoula. Participate by telephone or online using Zoom. There is no cost. Come as often as you like.

Family caregivers and the loved ones they support can experience feelings of isolation and loneliness. The free Virtual Caregiver Support Group offers a safe place for caregivers to share experiences, advice, and practical strategies for managing caregiver responsibilities. All caregivers welcome, including dementia caregivers.

The group meets virtually on the second Monday of each month from 4 to 5pm. Participate online or by phone at no cost, using ZOOM. Space is limited; sign up for one or more sessions by Wednesday the week before. An email confirmation with the ZOOM meeting id, password, and instructions will be sent to registered participants several days prior to the event. The group is facilitated by MAS Family Caregiver Support Specialist Lauren Crabtree.

For more information or assistance registering call Missoula Aging Services at (406) 728-7682.

Memory Loss Conversations is an informal, social group for those adjusting to memory loss or dementia. This group provides a safe space to share conversations with people who understand, to experience support and encouragement, and to explore positive ways of living with memory loss. The group is offered Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 am. It is facilitated by Patti Holkup of Dementia Friendly Missoula. Participate by telephone or online using Zoom. There is no cost. Come as often as you like.