Events - LIFTT

Total Nutrition Seminar @ LIFTT Dec 16

Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT) will welcome the team from Total Nutrition to our Billings office (1241 Crawford Drive) for a free nutrition seminar on Monday, December 16, from 4-5:30 p.m.

Come find out the latest, most up-to-date information on various nutrition topics and take advantage of the opportunity to use the InBody. The InBody is a body composition scanner that goes beyond a regular bathroom scale and reads your muscle mass, fat mass, and hydration level, allowing you to make more informed decisions for better health and wellness.

Attendance is free, and no registration is required. For additional information, contact LIFTT at (406) 259-5181 or email us at liftt.org/contact.

About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): LIFTT is a Montana 501(c)3 corporation organized as a Center for Independent Living (CIL). With team members based in Billings and Glendive, LIFTT provides people with disabilities with programs and services that help empower them to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities throughout 18 counties in southeastern and south-central Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Treasure, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for your Apple or Android Device.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

Extraordinary Board Meeting December 22

The LIFTT board of directors will hold an extraordinary meeting on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at 7 a.m. at the Billings LIFTT office (1241 Crawford Drive). The public is invited to attend and offer comments during the public comment period.

Click here to view or download the agenda for the December 22, 2024, Extraordinary LIFTT Board of Directors meeting. (Adobe PDF)

About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): LIFTT is a Montana 501(c)3 corporation organized as a Center for Independent Living (CIL). With team members based in Billings and Glendive, LIFTT provides people with disabilities with programs and services that help empower them to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities throughout 18 counties in southeastern and south-central Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Treasure, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for your Apple or Android Device.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

Community Vaccine Clinic @ LIFTT Billings January 10

Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT), in partnership with RiverStone Health, will hold a community vaccine clinic on Friday, January 10, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Billings LIFTT office (1241 Crawford Drive).

Vaccines scheduled to be available include Influenza, COVID-19, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Human papillomavirus (HPV). Medicare, Medicaid, and private Insurance cover all of these vaccinations. Patients wishing to use insurance must present their insurance card before immunization.

Doses of the Tdap, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, COVID, HPV, and Flu vaccines are available free of charge to those without healthcare coverage on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about the January 10 Community Vaccine Clinic and LIFTT’s work in vaccine access, contact LIFTT at (406) 259-5181 or liftt.org/contact.

About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): LIFTT is a Montana 501(c)3 corporation organized as a Center for Independent Living (CIL). With team members based in Billings and Glendive, LIFTT provides people with disabilities with programs and services that help empower them to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities throughout 18 counties in southeastern and south-central Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Treasure, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for your Apple or Android Device.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

LIFTT & MSU Extension Cooking & Nutrition Class Starts Jan 16

Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT) and the Montana State University Extension Service are excited to announce that starting in mid-January, they are teaming up to offer a free nine-week cooking and nutrition class designed to help participants discover the joy of preparing delicious meals together by empowering them with practical kitchen skills, smart shopping knowledge, and nutritional know-how.

Each Thursday from 1:00-2:30 p.m. starting on January 16 and running through March 13, join MSU Extension’s Debbie Holman in the kitchen of LIFTT’s Billings location at 1241 Crawford Drive as she offers a hands-on interactive experience where students will learn:

How to prepare balanced, healthy meals.
Tips for shopping on a budget.
Practical nutrition advice to support overall health.

MSU Extension provides the food and educational materials, while LIFTT offers a fully equipped kitchen with accessible cooking tools. Our partnership means that all you need to do is show up ready to learn and have fun!

This program is more than just a cooking class; it’s an opportunity to build community, develop life-enhancing skills, and enjoy delicious, nutritious meals. Whether you’re a parent wanting to cook with your kids, a person with disabilities looking for healthy eating tips, or someone eager to learn new skills. We invite you to join us on this incredible journey of flavor, nutrition, and connection.

Click here to sign up for the LIFTT/MSU Extension Cooking & Nutrition Class!

If you need help registering or have questions, please contact Anya Pulis, LIFTT Nutritional Health Coach/Independent Living Specialst, at (406) 606-1766 or anyap@liftt.org.

About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): LIFTT is a Montana 501(c)3 corporation organized as a Center for Independent Living (CIL). With team members based in Billings and Glendive, LIFTT provides people with disabilities with programs and services that help empower them to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities throughout 18 counties in southeastern and south-central Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Treasure, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for your Apple or Android Device.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

Community Vaccine Clinic @ LIFTT Billings December 6

LIFTT and RiverStone Health will hold a community vaccine clinic on Friday December 6, from 3 to 4:30 PM at the Billings LIFTT office 1241 Crawford Drive.

LIFTT and RiverStone Health will hold a community vaccine clinic on Friday, December 6, from 3 to 4:30 PM at the Billings LIFTT office at 1241 Crawford Drive.

Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT), in partnership with RiverStone Health, will hold a community vaccine clinic on Friday, December 6, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Billings LIFTT office (1241 Crawford Drive).

Vaccines scheduled to be available include Influenza, COVID-19, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Human papillomavirus (HPV). Medicare, Medicaid, and private Insurance cover vaccinations. Patients wishing to use insurance must present their insurance card before vaccination.

Limited doses of the Tdap, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, COVID, HPV, and Flu vaccines are available free of charge for those without healthcare coverage on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about the November 1 Community Vaccine Clinic and LIFTT’s work in vaccine access, contact LIFTT at (406) 259-5181 or liftt.org/contact.

About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): LIFTT is a Montana 501(c)3 corporation organized as a Center for Independent Living (CIL). With team members based in Billings and Glendive, LIFTT provides people with disabilities with programs and services that help empower them to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities throughout 18 counties in southeastern and south-central Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Treasure, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for your Apple or Android Device.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

Community Vaccine Clinic @ LIFTT Billings on November 1

LIFTT and RiverStone Health will hold a Community Vaccine Clinic on Friday, November 1, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Billings LIFTT Office (1241 Crawford Drive)

Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT), in partnership with RiverStone Health, will hold a community vaccine clinic on Friday, November 1, from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Billings LIFTT office (1241 Crawford Drive).

Vaccines scheduled to be available include Influenza, COVID-19, Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Human papillomavirus (HPV). Medicare, Medicaid, and private Insurance cover vaccinations. Patients wishing to use insurance must present their insurance card before vaccination.

Limited doses of the Tdap, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, COVID, HPV, and Flu vaccines are available free of charge for those without healthcare coverage on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information about the November 1 Community Vaccine Clinic and LIFTT’s work in vaccine access, contact LIFTT at (406) 259-5181 or liftt.org/contact.

About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): LIFTT is a Montana 501(c)3 corporation organized as a Center for Independent Living (CIL). With team members based in Billings and Glendive, LIFTT provides people with disabilities with programs and services that help empower them to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities throughout 18 counties in southeastern and south-central Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Treasure, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for your Apple or Android Device.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

Healthy Halloween Party & Raffle Drawing October 31

FREE Family Friendly Event

Join LIFTT for a fun family event featuring traditional and diabetes-friendly treats, games, and activities for all ages. LIFTT’s nutritional health coaches will offer simple “tricks” to help you live your best life. Come to LIFTT’s Billings location (1241 Crawford Drive) anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. on Halloween to join the fun! For more information about LIFTT’s Healthy Halloween Party, contact Anya at (406) 606-1766 or anyap@liftt.org.

Enter to win our Wellness Raffle Basket

We will also be raffling off a “Wellness Basket” with over $500 of goods and services donated by individuals and local businesses. The drawing will be during the healthy Halloween party at 6:45 p.m. You don’t need to be present to win. You can buy your raffle tickets at the party or between now and October 31 by stopping by the LIFTT office during regular business hours (M-F 9-5). Tickets are 1/$5 or 5/$20, and all of the proceeds go to support LIFTT’s mission of empowering people with disabilities to “LIFTT” themselves over life’s barriers. For more information about the raffle, contact Theresa at (406) 294-5192 or theresas@liftt.org.

About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): LIFTT is a Montana 501(c)3 corporation organized as a Center for Independent Living (CIL). With team members based in Billings and Glendive, LIFTT provides people with disabilities with programs and services that help empower them to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities throughout 18 counties in southeastern and south-central Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Treasure, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for your Apple or Android Device.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

DPP Lunch & Learn on tap for Glendive 10/22

Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT) invites the community to a lunch and learn on Tuesday, October 22, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at LIFTT’s Glendive office at 119 S. Kendrick Avenue.

LIFTT’s new Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) will be the topic of the presentation as DPP-trained lifestyle coaches Anya Pulis and Eileen Rodriguez will provide an overview of the 12-month lifestyle change program and provide a sneak peek of the major topics covered by the program, including:

Changing unhealthy behaviors,
Strategies for healthy eating,
Exercise and other ways to become more physically active, building up to (hopefully) 150 minutes of physical activity per week and
Meeting a healthy weight loss goal of 5-7%.

The presentation will begin at 11 a.m. A free lunch of grilled hot dogs and “end-of-summer” cucumber salad will follow. So come by LIFTT on October 22 to grab a free bite and learn more about our Diabetes Prevention Program!

For more information about the Lunch & Learn presentation and the Diabetes Prevention Program, contact Anya Pulis at (406) 606-1766, anyap@liftt.org, or Eileen Rodriguez at (406) 294-5185, eileenr@liftt.org.

About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): LIFTT is a Montana 501(c)3 corporation organized as a Center for Independent Living (CIL). With team members based in Billings and Glendive, LIFTT provides people with disabilities with programs and services that help empower them to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities throughout 18 counties in southeastern and south-central Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Treasure, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for your Apple or Android Device.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

Fiesta for Fighters is October 24

LIFTT invites everyone to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month by joining us for “Fiesta for Fighters,” an evening of Latin-based dance fitness classes on Thursday, October 24, from 5-7 p.m. in the community room of the Billings office at 1241 Crawford Drive.

In addition to the dance classes, attendees will hear from inspiring speakers and learn about local support programs, treatment options, and services for those fighting breast cancer from several amazing organizations in Billings.

To accommodate dancers of all abilities and skills, there will be two class sessions:

From 5 to 5:30 p.m., we will have a seated dance class tailored to those preferring lower-impact exercise or dancing from a chair.
We will have a higher-intensity dance class from 6 to 6:30 p.m., perfect for those who want to sweat for the cause!

Wear as much pink as possible, and be ready for our empowering playlist! For more information about this fun, energetic, and uplifting event, contact Anya Pullis at (406) 606-1766 or anyap@liftt.org.

LIFTT would like to thank our partners, including RiverStone Health, Intermountain Health (St. Vincent Regional Hospital), Alpen Glow Physical Therapy, Yellowstone Naturopathic Clinic, The American Cancer Society, and the Billings Family YMCA for helping to make this incredible event possible!

About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): LIFTT is a Montana 501(c)3 corporation organized as a Center for Independent Living (CIL). With team members based in Billings and Glendive, LIFTT provides people with disabilities with programs and services that help empower them to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities throughout 18 counties in southeastern and south-central Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Treasure, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for your Apple or Android Device.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.

Extraordinary Board Meeting 10/09

The LIFTT board of directors will hold an extraordinary meeting on Wedensday, October 9, 2024, at 4 p.m., at the Billings LIFTT office (1241 Crawford Drive). The public is invited to attend and offer comments during the public comment period.

Click here to view or download the agenda for the October 9, 2024, Extraordinary LIFTT Board of Directors meeting. (Adobe PDF)

About Living Independently for Today & Tomorrow (LIFTT): LIFTT is a Montana 501(c)3 corporation organized as a Center for Independent Living (CIL). With team members based in Billings and Glendive, LIFTT provides people with disabilities with programs and services that help empower them to break down the physical, bureaucratic, and cultural barriers that prevent them from being fully independent participants in their lives and communities throughout 18 counties in southeastern and south-central Montana: Big Horn, Carbon, Carter, Custer, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, Golden Valley, McCone, Musselshell, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Rosebud, Stillwater, Treasure, Wibaux, and Yellowstone. For more information, please visit liftt.org or download our mobile app for your Apple or Android Device.

You can donate to LIFTT by clicking here.