60 and Better | August 2015

MISSION: To create opportunities that allow older residents of Douglas County to remain independent and active in their homes and communities.

August 2015

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COMMUNITY VILLAGE LAWRENCE SEEKING VOLUNTEERS Community Village Lawrence (CVL) is rolling out a free transportation program. CVL will coordinate volunteer drivers to provide rides for seniors in need. The program aims to improve the quality of life for those who have difficulty leaving their home by providing the assistance they need to attend an appointment, obtain medical care, shop for groceries or attend social gatherings. CVL’s AmeriCorps VISTA program coordinators and members of the Services committee have been laying the ground work for this initial service and are Continued on page 2

Aimed at Attracting and Retaining Boomers

by Offering a Best In Class Experience.

Lawrence and its surrounding area is positioning itself as the ideal destination for people looking to live the rest of their lives in a vibrant, diverse and culturally rich town with a sense of place and community. Boomers are nothing like the generations that came before them. Retirement doesn’t mean slowing down and reminiscing about past adventures and careers; this is a time to try new things, potentially reinventing themselves in new careers and lifestyles. Because boomers are living longer, healthier lives and have a different level of energy means communities need to be prepared to welcome and support this booming generation.

ReINVENT Retirement is ready to do this.

To deliver this message, ReINVENT Retirement has launched a new website, Live Lawrence Life (www.livelawrencelife.com), aimed solely at the baby boomer generation.

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The Downtown Tuesday Painters held a “Pop-Up Gallery” during the Free State Festival. Colorful sidewalk chalk art enticed passersby into the Senior Center where they could view and purchase the beautiful works of art that filled our first floor.

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DRIVE FOR DRIVERS

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ready to move forward with help from volunteers like you.

Volunteer drivers will receive thorough preparation in a supportive environment by completing a multi-step process that prepares participating drivers like you for this special assignment. You will be confident in your ability to safely care for your rider’s needs. Set your own availability and CVL will match you with a rider at a convenient time. Volunteer drivers, please step forward and experience the gratitude of those you help.

For more information, contact Community Village Lawrence by phone at (785) 505-0187; by email at info@ communityvillagelawrence.org; or by mail at P.O. Box 183 Lawrence, KS 66044. The Community Village Lawrence office is located at 2001 Haskell Avenue in Lawrence.

LEARN TO SQUARE DANCE!

The Happy Time Squares are offering square dance lessons in September. The cost for the complete course is $30 per person, but the first 3 lessons (September 14, 21, 28) are FREE! Lessons will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at Centenary United Methodist Church, 245 N. 4th Street, in Lawrence. For more information contact Bill Wood, 785-840-5889 or Pat Wells, 785-542-1522.

LAST CALL

FOR SHICK VOLUNTEER TRAINING AUGUST 18-20 There’s still time to register for our annual Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) volunteer training.

Learn how to help Medicare beneficiaries with their health insurance questions. The 3-day training will be held at the Lawrence Senior Center on August 18, 19, and 20. Please contact the Community Services Department at Douglas County Senior Services, (785) 842-0543, for information or to register for training.

GRANNY BASKETBALL EXPANDING TO KANSAS Learn-to-play practices start Aug. 15 in Lawrence

Women of a certain age in Lawrence and surrounding areas will soon be learning how to play Granny Basketball.

Learn-to-play practices will be offered bi-weekly from 9:30 to 11 a.m., Saturdays beginning mid-August at the Holcom Park Recreation Center, 2700 W. 27th Street, in Lawrence. A total of six practices will be held from August 15 through October 24.

There is no cost to participate.

Granny Basketball is a playful, fun-filled senior exercise activity that encourages women age 50 and over to stay fit in a non-traditional, social environment. The league provides wholesome, nostalgic and sometimes humorous entertainment, as well as an outlet for charitable fundraising. The six-onsix game is based on rules from the 1920s, when women’s basketball was a milder game.

The informal, learn-to-play practices will help Kansas players learn the game rules and league philosophy in preparation of the state’s inaugural 2016 league season.

“The old-time rules and 1920s-styled uniforms are tailormade for an over-50 league,” said Michele Clark, Kansas coordinator and volunteer for Granny Basketball. Players dress in 1920s-inspired uniforms - black bloomers, middy blouses and sailor-style collars displaying each player’s number.

The floor is divided into three courts, and players can have up to two dribbles per possession. Running and jumping are not allowed, but “hurrying” is, Clark said. With an emphasis on safety, players are only allowed three fouls each game. The modified league rules also award three points for underhanded “granny shots.” Complete rules are available in the league’s Joy of Six Handbook.

The Granny Basketball League is a non-profit Iowa-based organization founded by Barb McPherson Trammell in 2005.

Currently, 22 Granny Basketball teams are active in six states with more than 400 players in Iowa, Missouri, Texas, Louisiana, Minnesota and Virginia. Each summer, teams across the nation compete in the National Granny Basketball Tournament, which this year was held July 25 in Nashville.

Visit www.grannybasketball.com and www.facebook.com/KansasGBB for more information.

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REINVENT WEBSITE Lawrence has to offer to make retirement destination decisions, and paints the picture of what daily life is like in this unique community. Detailed information such as Why Retire Here, About Lawrence, Plan a Visit, Moving Here, Our Ambassadors and Connecting with the Community are all a part of the new site structure, delivered in a way boomers want to receive it.

Visitors to the site will also hear firsthand testimonials from retirees who have moved to the area and why they chose Lawrence over other communities. Those wishing to learn more about what Lawrence and its surrounding communities have to offer can also request a free in-person tour of Lawrence and the different amenities, neighborhoods and historical sites with a personal ambassador, all from the comfort of a chauffeured vehicle. The site also serves as a connector to local real estate and volunteer opportunities.

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“Lawrence and the surrounding community have so much to offer, you can’t see it all in just one day or learn about it from a website. That is exactly why we decided to launch the ReINVENT Retirement, Live the Lawrence Life program. We are passionate about our community and the people who live in it and are excited to show others how they can become a part of Living the Lawrence Life”, says Brenna Buchanan Young, Director of Marketing and Development at DCSS. Retirement is the start of a new adventure, and this community is ready to embrace this generation and their families in reinventing their retirement and helping them Live The Lawrence Life. For more information on this program and everything Lawrence and Douglas County have to offer, visit www.livelawrencelife.com or contact Brenna Buchanan Young at brenna@livelawrencelife.com, 855-215-5329.

Learn What to Expect at

“Welcome to Medicare” August 12

Are you new to Medicare? Do you have questions? Join the Community Services Department and Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas Program for this overview of Medicare from noon to 1 p.m. Participants are free to bring their lunch or reserve one through our Senior Meals program.

For more information please contact the Community Services Department at Douglas County Senior Services, 785-8420543 or toll free 1-877-295-3277.

ALZHEIMER’S AUGUST 29 ASSOCIATION BENEFIT

Don’t miss the 5K and Family Fun Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, August 29 at the Adult Sports Complex, 5101 Speicher Road (near Clinton Lake). Events include a 5K walk/run and family friendly carnival, as well as team competitions of kickball, volleyball, and tug-of-war. The run will begin at 8 a.m., the walk at 9 a.m.

Children’s activities and team competitions will be scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Ticket prices are $5 for children 5 and under; $10 for children 6-14; $25 for adults 15 and over; and $35 for team competition registration.

All proceeds will go to the Alzheimer’s Association for local and national aide and research. Lunch, which will consist of hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, cookies, and a drink, will be provided for a $5.00 donation. More information and tickets are available at http://act.alz.org/site/Calendar?id=118963&view=Detail, or contact Taira Metcalf at Tmetcalf@5ssl.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO DELIVER MEALS - Do you have an hour or so to spare around lunch time? How about helping the Senior Meals program deliver meals to homebound seniors? Volunteers are needed now! Summer is a particularly challenging time for the program, as we lose student volunteers, and others have summer travel plans.

This is a very rewarding volunteer experience, guaranteed to put a smile on your face. To become a volunteer meal delivery driver, or for more information, contact the DCSS Senior Meals program at 785-842-0543.

How Cool are You? Fans and A/C Units Available

Summer is here and the temperature’s rising. We want to help you stay cool! The employees at Westar Energy have donated fans for seniors in need. We also have a limited number of window unit air conditioners left from Warm Hearts’ distribution last year. You are eligible if you are over age 60 and your income is below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines ($1,799 monthly/$21,589 yearly for a household of one; $2,425 monthly/$29,100 yearly for a household of two). Both fans and air conditioners will be available to qualified applicants on a first come, first served basis. For information call 842-0543.

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FORTUNETELLER - Is There a Financial Scam in Your Future?

A Letter From District Attorney Charles Branson Evil spirits keeping you from the person you love? Do you need an 80-mile bridge to trap evil spirits in another world? Assuming you have no need for a bridge, how about a $40,000 Tiffany diamond ring to “protect your energy?” As outlandish as these “purchases” sound, they are based on a sad, but real story. A New York man paid a fortuneteller over $700,000 for these items and more. For hundreds of years people have sought out the assistance of fortunetellers (yes, the reading of palms or the tea leaves kind) and while fortunetellers may be utilized for entertainment purposes, they should never have anything to do with your finances. To most of us,

stories of an 80-mile bridge to trap evil spirits, or a Tiffany diamond ring to protect energy, sound like things from a fairy tale. But unfortunately, some folks get caught up in the drama an unscrupulous fortuneteller can create.

Helping you or a loved one avoid that type of scam, and tips on how to find a reputable financial advisor for your hard-earned money is what I would like to share with you.

Fortuneteller scams commonly start when a victim goes to a fortuneteller with a problem in one of three broad areas - love, money or health - and the following is an example of how a scam can unfold. While the initial visit may

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only involve a small fee, the time spent with the victim is used to gain personal information and then subsequent visits are used to convince the victim that the source of their problem is a “curse” that has been put on the victim and/or their family. As the victim is manipulated over a period of multiple visits, the victims can be lead to believe their money must be turned over to the fortuneteller to be blessed or cleansed. Victims are assured their money will be returned to them, but of course, it is not. It is all a cruel scam. A fortuneteller is not a financial advisor and should never tell or advise how money should be invested. End of story.

Many of us would love to be able to predict the future and accordingly invest our savings and retirement, but of course there are no guarantees on the financial performance on investments and anyone who promises you otherwise is running a scam. A legitimate financial advisor will not promise to know what will come next in the financial market. A financial advisor can complete research and properly advise you, but no crystal balls, palms or tea leaves will be involved.

Financial advisors are trained and licensed to work in their profession.

If you need information on pursuing financial investments, and if you would like to find a financial advisor to guide you on your investments, the Federal Trade Commission provides some tips on how to select one.

Selecting an Investment Professional

(http://www.finra.org/investors/5steps-selecting-investment-pro) You can also go to these web sites to verify a financial advisor is licensed.

Securities and Exchange Commission (http://www.adviserinfo.sec.gov/ IAPD/Content/Search/iapd_Search. aspx) or Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (http://brokercheck.finra. org/Search) or North American Securities Administrators Association (http://www.nasaa.org/2709/how-tocheck-out-your-broker-or-investmentadviser/).

In closing, if you or a loved one has been financially scammed, report it as quickly as possible to your local law enforcement and make a report to the Federal Trade Commission at: FTC Complaint Form (https://www.ftccomplaintassistant. gov/Information). Another resource for you is the professional consumer protection staff at our office. If you need their assistance, please call 785330-2849. We are always ready to serve the citizens of Douglas County.

(Some of the information in this article came from the Federal Trade Commission and the National Association of Bunco Investigators.

This information is not intended to provide legal or financial advice.

Legal advice can only be provided in an attorney-client relationship.

This information must not be relied on as a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a licensed attorney or for a consultation on investments with a professional financial advisor.)

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AUGUST 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

3 DCSS Caregiver Support Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. For information call Janet, 842-0543.

4 Grief Support Group, 10:30 a.m., Grace Hospice, 1420 Wakarusa, Ste. 202. For information call Dave Jenkins, 85-228-0400.

7 Lawrence Chronic Illness Support Group, Location varies.

Please call Rachel at 979-5393 or Jean at 865-0016 for information.

1420 Wakarusa, Ste. 202. For information call Dave Jenkins at 785-228-0400.

19 Douglas County Coalition on Aging (DCCOA), 8 a.m., Lawrence Senior Center.

19 Kansas Veteran’s Commission discussion of benefits for lowincome veterans and surviving spouses, 1:30 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. For information call Rick Massey at 843-5233.

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10 Breast Cancer Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold. For information, call 842-5250 or 840-2768.

12 Welcome to Medicare Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. Informational meeting for those new to Medicare. For information call 842-0543.

17 DCSS Caregiver Support Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. For information call Janet, 842-0543.

18 Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church.

For more information call Elaine, 760-1026.

18 Stroke Support Group, 4 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

For more information call 785-505-2886.

18 Grief Support Group, 10:30 a.m., Grace Hospice,

20 Low Vision/Blind Outreach Ministry Dinner, 5:30-7 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center, 2104 Bob Billings Parkway (15th and Iowa St. adjacent to KU Campus). This group meets for dinners, social and speaker events, as well as day trips.

RSVP encouraged for purpose of dinner reservations. Anyone in the community that is blind or has low vision is welcome. For information call 843-0620.

24 Breast Cancer Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold. For information, call 842-5250 or 840-2768.

The University Bridge Club of Lawrence meets Saturdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Contact Cora at 842-5567 for more information.

If you would like your meeting listed in the calendar of events, please contact DCSS at 842-0543.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECK

Need your blood pressure checked? Midland Care Connection will be providing free blood pressure checks for seniors at the Lawrence Senior Center on Monday, August 10 from 11 a.m. to noon. It’s wise to monitor your blood pressure as part of your ongoing health regimen. What could be easier than stopping by the Lawrence Senior Center on the second Monday of the month for a quick check? No appointment necessary. Just drop in!

Safe Driving Course at the Library August 20, 21 Refresh your driving skills with the AARP Smart Driver Course. This class will discuss driving skills, new traffic laws and techniques to remain a safe driver. It is a classroom workshop with no driving involved and no tests to pass. Upon completion of the class, you will receive a certificate to provide to your insurance company for possible insurance discounts. Class will be held Thursday and Friday, August 20 and 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lawrence Public Library. There will be an hour lunch break each day. Cost is $15 for AARP members, $20 for non-members. Space is limited. Registration is required. To register, contact Pattie Johnston at the library, 785-843-3833, ext. 115.

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Leisure and Learning Catalog - Course Description Douglas County Senior Services offers a variety of programs for active Douglas County residents age 55 and over. In our catalog you will also see some Lawrence Parks and Recreation classes, and trips offered by Group Getaways.

PLEASE NOTE THE ENROLLMENT AND PAYMENT INFORMATION BELOW* FOR THE PROGRAM(S) FOR WHICH YOU WISH TO REGISTER. To register for a DCSS activity, fill out the class registration form in this newsletter and mail it with

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your check (payable to DCSS) to: Douglas County Senior Services, Leisure and Learning Department, 745 Vermont St., Lawrence, KS 66044. Walk-ins are welcome. For information call 785-842-0543.

• To register for a Lawrence Parks and Recreation activity, go to the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920 or register online at www.lprd.org.

• To register for a Group Getaways trip, contact Darla Bass at 785-215-8875 or email: mygroupgetaways@gmail.com.

More trip information available at http://www.mygroupgetaways.net.

DCSS refund/credit policy (applies to DCSS classes and events only):

A full refund or credit will be given for all DCSS classes, events or trips 30 days prior to the class or event, except event tickets that are bought in advance and are non-refundable. Less than 30 days prior, refunds will be given for medical hardships, approved emergencies, and events canceled or rescheduled by the department.

A 10 percent administrative charge will be deducted from refunds for cancellations less than one week in advance.

Partial class scholarships may be available for seniors who qualify.

Scholarships will be considered upon completion of application in the Leisure and Learning office.

Reasonable accommodations can be made for special needs.

Registrant must specify needs and provide information at time of enrollment.

HEALTH & FITNESS Yoga for Every Body (Douglas County Senior Services) Tuesdays, September 2 - October 27, 3-4 p.m. Fee: $32. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

Instructor: Susan Rieger.

• This gentle yoga class encourages

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freedom in all the joints, increases core and leg strength, improves balance, and leaves the participant feeling mentally and physically relaxed and restored. Previous participants report feeling stronger, having more energy, and sleeping better. Please bring a yoga mat and wear clothes which allow you to move easily.

A.M. Walking Club (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) • Walking indoors is a chance to exercise in any weather, get your heart pumping and build friendships with other walkers.

The public is welcome to walk in the gymnasiums at East Lawrence Recreation Center (7-10 a.m.) and Holcom Park Recreation Center (7-11 a.m.), Monday through Friday. Walkers should plan to accommodate scheduled programming. For more information, contact the Recreation Center, 832-7950.

Pickleball - Open Play (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Monday-Friday at Lyons Park and Sports Pavilion Lawrence.

• For competitive, recreational and beginning players. Call Gayle at the Community Building, 8327920, for specific days and times.

There is no charge for open play.

Badminton - Open Play (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) • Badminton players are enthusiastic about the agility, pace, fitness and FUN of the game. Local badminton fans will be playing at Sports Pavilion Lawrence on Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m.,

July 7-August 25. The court is open to players of all skill levels.

Equipment is provided; players are welcome to bring their own.

Personal Training (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) • Need help reaching your fitness goals? Lawrence Parks and Recreation has certified personal trainers to help you make your workouts safe, productive and successful. Training and registration are available at all recreation centers.

For more information, contact Gayle Sigurdson at 832-7920.

Lifelong Tennis, Beginner (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Thursdays, September 17-November 5, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fee: $82

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Location: Jayhawk Tennis. • For the player who is just starting to play tennis or who has limited playing experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball over the net. Instructor: Jayhawk Tennis. Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

Lifelong Tennis, Intermediate (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Thursdays, September 17-November 5, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Fee: $82 Location: Jayhawk Tennis. • For the player that can place shots with moderate success; can sustain a rally of slow pace and has knowledge of scoring but is not comfortable with all strokes.

Instructor: Jayhawk Tennis.

Contra Dance (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Thursdays, September 3-24, 7:308:30 p.m. Fee: $30 Location: Carnegie Building • Contra Dance is a traditional, fun, dance style performed in two long lines, facing each other, to lively fiddle music. It is a great way to exercise that benefits both the body and brain. All levels of dance experience and fitness are welcome in this friendly, welcoming environment. NSD Instructors: Susan Rieger and Susan MacNally.

Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

Broadway Dance (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Tuesdays, September 15-November

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3, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Fee: $31 Location: Community Building • Dance to the Broadway classics!

Improve posture, balance and motor skills with a combination of Broadway jazz and tap moves to Broadway musical melodies!

Instructor: Molly Gordon. Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

Chair Exercise (Douglas County Senior Services) Wednesdays and Fridays (ongoing) 11-11:30 a.m. Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

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Planning will help you create those plans. The class covers what happens under intestate succession if you die without a plan; the uses of a Will or Revocable Living Trust; an overview of probate administration; the impact of estate and gift taxes; nontestamentary transfer options, such as holding property in a joint tenancy; powers of attorney for financial and healthcare decisionmaking; Living Wills and Do Not Resuscitate Directives; and a very general overview of how limitations on Medicaid eligibility might affect your assets. The presentation lasts about an hour, followed by an open question-andanswer period. No need to register.

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AARP Smart Driver Course (Douglas County Senior Services) Thursday and Friday, September 24 and 25, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fee: $15 for AARP Members, $20 for non-members. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

• Refresh your driving skills with the AARP Smart Driver Course. You will learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. Plus, there are no tests to pass; simply sign up and learn. Upon completion you could receive a multi-year discount on your car insurance.

Lunch from noon to 1 p.m. on your own. Limited spots available, please call 842-0543 to register.

Bridge 5 (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Wednesdays, September 23-October 28, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Fee: $40 Location: Sports Pavilion Lawrence • This course is designed for the advancing player. Classes follow Audrey Grant’s “More Commonly Used Conventions” which introduces and explains the Negative Double and other special doubles, Overcalls, Two-Suited Overcalls, Blackwood, Gerber,

Fundamentals of Estate Planning (Douglas County Senior Services & Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Tuesday, August 25, 2-3:30 p.m.

Fee: None. Location: Carnegie Building, East Gallery, 200 West Ninth St. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell.

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Finding Key Cards, Leads and Signals, Forcing 1 No-Trump and 2 Over 1 Game Force. Lessons focus on play and discussion of pre-dealt hands which follow step-by-step sequences designed to familiarize and solidify the concepts of Conventional Bidding.

Instructor: Don Brennaman.

Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center

Beginning Spanish (Douglas County Senior Services) Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. (ongoing) Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Board Room.

Instructor: Jim Bennett.

• This course will stress some of the basics of the Spanish language and useful words and phrase.

Bring your English to Spanish Dictionary.

American Mah Jongg (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Wednesdays, September 16-October 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m.

Fee: $35 Location: Castle Tea Room.

• This fascinating rummy-like game was originally played solely by the Chinese ruling classes.

Now with patience and a few lessons, anyone can master the intricacies of this classic game.

Instructor: Pearl Neaves. Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

Intermediate Spanish (Douglas County Senior Services) Mondays, 1-2 p.m. (ongoing) Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Board Room. Instructor: Jim Bennett.

• Focus is on reading and conversation. Bring your English to Spanish Dictionary.

Writing Our Family Stories (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Wednesdays, September 2-23, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $38 Location: Carnegie Building • This course will provide guidance in collecting and writing your family stories. These stories help us stay in touch with who we are. Preserving these stories will help future generations know themselves better. We will use journaling methods and prompts to inspire your words. Everyone can do this! We all have stories to tell. Instructor: Iris Wilkinson.

Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

Laughter Reigns - Join the Theatre Lawrence Vintage Players!

The Vintage Players meet at 1:30 p.m. every second and fourth Tuesday of the month at Theatre Lawrence, 4660 Bauer Farm Drive.

• Welcome to all Seniors who like to laugh and have fun. The Vintage Players share skits and one-liners with each other at performances in the community. For more information on the Vintage Players, please call Mary Ann at Theatre Lawrence, 843-7469, ext.

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TECHNOLOGY Facebook Fluency (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Thursdays, September 10-October 1, 7:00-8:00 p.m. Fee: $30 Location: Riverfront Plaza.

• This class will start with

creating a Facebook account and walk through how to safely use the many features that are available.

Specific skills taught will include security features; posting pictures, links and videos; messaging and comments. It will end with a ìbrick wallî session to address individual questions and uses. Instructor: Social Media Club of Lawrence.

Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

Buy, Sell and Trade Safely on the Internet (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Mondays, September 21-October 12, 6:00-7:00 p.m. Fee: $30 Location: Carnegie Building.

• Are you trying to downsize, but find that your stuff is too few or too valuable for a garage sale?

This class will teach you how to successfully and safely use the internet to sell your items to a wider market. Instructor: Ashlee RollGregory. Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

Intro to iPads (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Tuesdays, September 15-October 13, 10:00-11:30 a.m. Fee: $56 Location: Carnegie Building.

• Thinking about getting an iPad or already own one and not sure if you are getting the most out of it? This class will be a demonstration and learning session, so please bring your iPad with you. iPads will also be available during class. We will cover the basic operation of the device and apps for recreation, health, education, finance and socializing. Instructor: Jerry Dowdle. Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

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Computer Cafe´ (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) • This time is an opportunity to meet with other computer users and an instructor to problem solve or learn about new apps, websites and other ways technology can ease our lives. Drop-in and enroll ($5 fee) on-site at the Carnegie Building on the second Tuesday of each month from noon-1:30 ART Downtown Tuesday Painters (Douglas County Senior Services) Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Conference Room.

• Bring your painting project and supplies and join the Downtown Tuesday Painters.

Altered Books (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Weekend workshop on Saturday, October 3, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. (lunch on your own) and Sunday, October 4, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee: $60 Location: Community Building • Have you been saving family

photos, greeting cards, postcards and letters for a someday project?

Use those precious mementos to turn an old, neglected book into something new, meaningful and completely unique! All levels of creativity and artistic experience welcome! Enrollment includes all materials and supplies. Instructor: Bridey Stangler. Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

Painters Palette (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Saturdays, August 8 and 22, 9:30 a.m. - Noon. Location: Community Building • Techniques, styles and tips taught with acrylic paints on canvas or other surfaces. Designed for beginners and experienced painters alike. Class is designed as a drop-in session, so start anytime and attend on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. Bring your own supplies, suggested supply list available from instructor. Instructor: Lori Dalrymple. No registration required, fee of $20 applies to each drop-in session attended.

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Jewelry Design and Repair for Beginners (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Sunday, August 30, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Fee: $30 Location: Community Building • In this class you will learn basic beginning bead stringing techniques.

We will explore design, spacing and placement. You will be able to create your own design with semi-precious stone beads and sterling silver and gold filled beads and clasps. Learn about various stringing materials, clasps and ear wire choices and you will leave with a finished bracelet and a pair of earrings that you can wear! Also, if you have beaded necklaces, bracelets and earrings that are broken, you will leave with the knowledge of being able to repair them yourself! All supplies included. Instructor: Julie Kingsbury. Register at www.lprd. org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

MUSIC Beginning Ukulele (Lawrence Parks and Recreation)

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Senior Discount Day

10% off Every Tuesday Celebrating 60 & older. Restrictions apply.

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Locally owned and operated for over 35 years.

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LIVING. Made Easy.

Wednesdays, September 16 October 7, 6-7 p.m. Fee: $29 Location: Castle Tea Room • This beginning uke course will cover tuning, basic chords and beginning strum patterns. Share the fun while learning to play commonly known songs. Students brand new to ukulele are welcome!

Ukuleles are not provided. If you are considering buying one, please contact the instructor before class and she will guide you in buying a good starter one. Come share the joy of Aloha! Instructor: Linda Tilton. Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

New Horizons Band (Douglas County Senior Services) (Resumes September 11, 2015.)

Village Cooperative of Lawrence is a community for active adults 62+ that want to own where they live, have someone take care of the operations and maintenance, live within a community of their peers, and all for an excellent value.

Intergenerational Choir (Douglas County Senior Services) (Resumes in the fall)

ENTERTAINMENT

Theatre Lawrence Dress Rehearsal (Douglas County Senior Services) “Hands on a Hardbody” September 17 • 10 Contestants! 4 Days! 1 Truck! A new lease on life is so close 10 Texans can touch it!

Under a scorching sun for days on end, armed with nothing but hope, humor and ambition, they’ll fight to keep at least one hand on a brandnew truck in order to win it. Only one winner can drive away with the American Dream. Inspired by the true events of the acclaimed 1997 documentary of the same name.

Note: Due to limited number of available dress rehearsal tickets, only 2 tickets will be allowed per request. Tickets will be distributed after a random drawing a week before the dress rehearsal date.

Call to learn more:

(785) 330-5041 Come and see what makes us different!

www.VillageCooperative.com

Trinity In-Home Care Services: Light Housekeeping Meal Preparation Grocery Shopping Personal Care Daily Living Support Mobility Assistance

Companionship Medication Reminders Local Transportation Community Integration Caregiver Relief Respite Care

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DAY/SHORT TRIPS John Brown Historic Site and Blackjack Battlefield (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Thursday, August 20, 8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Fee: $27 • Learn more about the Civil War on the Western Frontier era on a tour to the John Brown Historic Site in Osawatomie, Kansas. Housed in the Adair cabin, the site was a station on the Underground Railroad and used

by John Brown as his headquarters.

We will also stop at the Black Jack Battlefield near Baldwin City, site of a pitched battle between John Brown and Missouri Pro-slavery men.

Registration includes transportation and fees, lunch on your own. Cosponsored with the Watkins Museum of History. Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

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Fee: $50 • Discover two little known treasures of Kansas. The Walker Art Gallery in Garnett houses a collection of mostly early twentieth century American paintings, sculptures, prints and drawings considered one of the most extraordinary art collections in the Midwest. The Safari Museum in Chanute tells the remarkable story of Martin and Osa Johnson, photographers, explorers, naturalists, authors and native Kansans. The Johnsons traveled the world from 1917 to 1936 and captured the publicís imagination with their films and books of adventure in distant exotic lands.

Registration includes transportation and fees; lunch on your own.

Register at www.lprd.org or any

Lawrence Recreation Center.

Tree Treasures of Old KU (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Tuesday, September 29, 10 a.m.

-12 p.m. Fee: $17 Location: Community Building • We’ll tour the University of Kansas by bus, with a short walk in Marvin Grove, to appreciate and learn about the trees and landscapes there. Our focus will be on biology, horticultural uses, and how trees relate to the history of K.U. Limited wheelchair seats available. Tour Guide: Jon Standing. Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

Thursday, October 8 10 a.m.12 p.m. Fee: $17 Location: Community Building • Let’s explore the route that hundreds of families in covered wagons followed through our area in the 1840s in what was then Indian Territory. We will meet near the gazebo in South Park, drive east toward Blue Mound, the first landmark on the 2,000mile trail, and follow the route including the trail marker crossing the KU campus. Tour Guide: Katie Armitage. Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

GROUP GETAWAY TOURS Watch for information about

Oregon Trail Tour (Lawrence Parks and Recreation)

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Fort Scott and Louisburg Cider Mill (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Tuesday, September 22, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Fee: $50 • Fort Scott is a restored 1840’s military fort with 20 historic structures that tell the story of three decades of American history including Westward Expansion, Bleeding Kansas, and the Civil War. The trip will include a stop at the Louisburg Cider Mill to watch the apple pressing and enjoy local cider.

Registration includes transportation and fees, lunch on your own. Cosponsored with the Watkins Museum of History. Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center.

Safari Museum and Walker Art Gallery (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Tuesday, October 20, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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the following trips and more in upcoming issues of “60 & Better,” or check the Group Getaways website: www.mygroupgetaways. net.

October 19-30: Washington DC(tentative date-details coming soon) November 4-5: Kansas Combo!

Lindsborg and Concordia December 1-3: Ozark Mountain Christmas in Branson December 6: Christmas with the Nelsons! And tour St. Joseph, MO. ALSO HAPPENING AT THE SENIOR CENTER

Popcorn Fridays (Ongoing) Every Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee: None, but donations appreciated.

Location: Lawrence Senior Center • Join us each Friday afternoon to enjoy a bag of freshly popped popcorn, just like you’d get at the movie theater. What a perfect snack to start off the weekend. Limit 1 free bag per person, while supplies last.

Pool & Coffee (Ongoing) - Lawrence Senior Center, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m.

- Baldwin Senior Center, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Bingo (Ongoing) - Lawrence Senior Center: Thursdays, 11-11:45 a.m.

- Eudora Dining Center: Wednesdays, 12:30-1 p.m.

Do you have SUN DAMAGED SKIN? ACTINIC KERATOSIS LESIONS ARE PRECANCEROUS Are you in the SUN a lot?

Compliant Clinical Research, Inc. is now conducting a clinical research study to evaluate an investigational cream and its effect on sun damaged skin (Actinic Keratosis).

Do you have scaly or rough lesions on your face or scalp?

Qualified participants will receive at no cost: • Study related exams and • Study cream or placebo You may be eligible to participate in a clinical research study if you: • Are an adult with high levels of sun exposure • Have scaly or rough lesions on your face or scalp • Can visit our office four times in 16 weeks Qualified participants will receive financial compensation for their time and travel. You could earn up to $200 over four visits to our facility.

AUGUST

Menu Entrées Monday, August 3 - Sweet Meatballs and Rice Tuesday, August 4 - BBQ Beef

Wednesday, August 5 - Chicken Lasagna Thursday, August 6 - Beef Hot Dog

Friday, August 7 - Chicken Sandwich Monday, August 10 - Polish Sausage Tuesday, August 11 - Beef Goulash

Wednesday, August 12 - Chicken Enchiladas Thursday, August 13 - Baked Ham

Friday, August 14 - Turkey Sandwich Monday, August 17 - Swiss Steak

Tuesday, August 18 - Teriyaki Chicken and Rice

Wednesday, August 19 - Spaghetti and Meatballs Thursday, August 20 - Rib Sandwich

Friday, August 21 - Grilled Chicken Pasta Salad Monday, August 24 - BBQ Pulled Pork

Tuesday, August 25 - Tomato and Basil Chicken Wednesday, August 26 - Hamburger

Thursday, August 27 - Caribbean Chicken with Rice Friday, August 28 - Ham Salad

Monday, August 31 - Sloppy Joe

For more information or to schedule a screening, please contact us at

(913) 481.6415 153 West 151st Street, Suite 100, Olathe, KS 66061

(Menu subject to change without notice.)

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DINING CENTER LOCATIONS Please call by 11 a.m. on the day before to make a reservation. All meals are served by Noon. All DCSS Dining Centers meet accessibility guidelines established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

A donation of $3.25 per meal is suggested. To cancel a meal at any of the dining centers please call 785-842-0543 and leave a message.

Lawrence Senior Center

Johnetta Brown, coordinator 842-0543 745 Vermont, Lawrence

Babcock Dining Center

Margaret Hawkins, coordinator 842-6976 Babcock Place Apartments 17th & Massachusetts, Lawrence

Eudora Dining Center

Carol Mason, coordinator 760-2102 Pinecrest II Apts.

924 Walnut, Eudora

Baldwin Senior Center

Maxine Scott, coordinator (785) 594-2409 1221 Indiana, Baldwin City For information about meals in Lecompton, call 842-0543. ride at no additional charge.

Our drivers provide Door to Door assistance.

SERVING LAWRENCE, LECOMPTON, EUDORA, & BALDWIN CITY RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION call 785-865-6925 Senior Wheels strives to meet the transportation needs of customers who are 60 years or older in Douglas County.

Accompanying spouses & caregivers are also eligible to

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDES. SCHEDULE EARLY: Due to a heavy demand for transportation, rides may be

“What’s for lunch?”

“Grab & Go”

Senior Carry-out Meals Available On the go? In a hurry? No time to sit and eat?

Senior Meals Grab & Go is the answer!

Carry-out meals are available to seniors age 60 and over and their spouses who need a fast, nutritious meal on the go. Call any Senior Dining Center at least a day in advance to reserve your meal, and it will be ready to Grab & Go. A donation of $3.25 per meal is suggested. For more information about the Senior Dining Center nearest you, see the listings in this newsletter. Home delivered meals for homebound seniors are also available.

Call the Senior Meals Program at 842-0543 for information. scheduled as far in advance as 7 days or as little as 48 hours.

You should be ready to board 15 minutes prior to your scheduled ride.

COST: $ 3.00 for each one way trip within the city limits of each community. $15.00 for trips outside of the city limits.

(Example: a one way trip

from Eudora to Lawrence) For detailed policy information, please call 785-865-6925 and ask for a Policy Manual.

Baldwin City has a Volunteer Transportation Program.

For Reservations or information about rides in Baldwin City call 785-594-3376.

HOME TOO CLUTTERED? Get organized this fall.

Let me help you clear out the clutter & simplify your home and your life!

Organize U. (785) 843-8345 margcarlson@sunflower.com

Marguerite Carlson

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LEGALESE

by Molly Wood

eligible for Social Security spousal or widow’s benefits.

Some of these benefits could be available as soon as you apply, so read on.

Q: Are there any public benefits consequences for same sex spouses since the United States Supreme Court decision in June?

A: Yes. Under the Supreme Court’s ruling, some people whose earlier marriage to a person of the same gender is now recognized and may be

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Status as a married person is relevant for determining eligibility for benefits such as the following: • Enhanced Social Security benefits based on your spouse’s or deceased spouse’s earnings • Premium-free Medicare Part A benefits • Medicaid coverage of nursing home expenses or expenses of other long-term services and supports • Social Security survivor benefits (if your spouse has died) Here are some situations in which status as a married person might be particularly important for determination of benefits: • My spouse has earned more. If you are married to someone with a significantly higher income, you may be eligible for a higher Social Security benefit.

• I do not have enough work

history for Medicare Part A. If your spouse receives Medicare but you do not have enough work history, you may be entitled to Medicare Part A based on your spouse’s work history.

• I am paying for Medicare Part A. If you are paying for Medicare Part A because you do not have enough work history, but your spouse receives Medicare, you should be eligible for Medicare based on your spouse.

• My spouse lives in a nursing home or receives other types of long-term services and supports.

The Medicaid program covers nursing home care and other types of long-term services and supports. Medicaid’s eligibility calculations allow the sick person’s spouse to receive a significant allocation of the sick person’s savings or income, before Medicaid determines what the sick person might have to contribute to his or her own health care.

• My spouse passed away nine months after we were married. If your spouse has died, you may be entitled to Social Security survivor benefits.

Act now. The beginning date of benefits generally is based on the month of application. A delay from August 1 to September 30 might mean loss of a month of benefits, or a month of health coverage. Don’t wait. Apply now even if you are not sure if and when you qualify.

By Phone: 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) In person: Find an office: https:// secure.ssa.gov/ICON/main.jsp On line: www.ssa.gov.

(Be sure to get a confirmation number or other confirmation to show when your application was filed.)

(Editor’s Note: Molly M. Wood is a partner at Stevens & Brand, LLP in Lawrence, Kansas where she confines her practice to Elder Law, especially seniors with long-term care issues. If you have a legal question or concern, call the Kansas Elder Law Hotline, a toll-free legal advice and referral service for Kansas Seniors, 1-(888)353-5337. An Elder Law Project attorney is available in Lawrence by appointment at Douglas County Senior Services, 842-0543.)

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Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs presentation August 19

Join Veteran Service Representative Rick Massey for a discussion on cash assistance provided by the VA for low-income veterans and surviving spouses age 65 and over. The presentation will be held Wednesday, August 19 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center. For information, call 785-843-5233.

O.U.R.S.

(Oldsters United for Responsible Service)

Dances • August 2015

PLEASE NOTE: All Dances are held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Eagles, 1803 W 6th St. Carry-in meal at 7:15 p.m. Cover charge is $7 per person. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Country Melody

SUNDAY, AUGUST 9

Dr. Cook’s Medicine Show

SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 Barbed Wire

SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 (Business Meeting 5 p.m.)

Borderline Country

SUNDAY, AUGUST 30

Annual chicken dinner/pot luck! Fried Chicken provided

by O.U.R.S. Club, other dishes are pot luck. All paid O.U.R.S. members eat for free. Meal cost for non-members is $2 (to cover the cost of the chicken). Dinner is served between 6 and 6:30.

House band with open mike for anyone who wants to perform.

DCSS Board of Directors Dennis Domer, Chair

Judy Wright,Vice Chair

Kathy Clausing-Willis, Secretary

Doni Mooberry, Treasurer

Judy Bellome Kelly Calvert

Dr. Phil Godwin Hank Booth

Ellen Paulsen Steve Tesdahl

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Experience the latest in hearing aid technology!

Oticon’s Inium circuit is available in all models and uses smart frequency shifting and phase inversion technologies to suppress feedback while still maintaining a high level of audibility. Users experience the best possible signal fidelity through quiet operation and clearer distinctiveness of sounds.

Siemens’ Aquaris model is the only truly waterproof, rustproof, and shockproof hearing aid available. Siemens also makes rechargeable hearing aids and hearing aids that mask tinnitus while amplifying.

785-843-8479 1112 W. 6th St. Ste. 100 Lawrence, KS www.marstonhc.com

Marston Hearing Center is an authorized dealer for Oticon, Phonak, Resound, Starkey, and other major brands. We provide parts and in-house repairs for most hearing aids as well as manufacturer repairs on all makes of hearing aids.

Call Gerald Whiteside, Au.D., CCC-A today!

Editor: Janet Ikenberry Executive Director: Kristin Scheurer

Printer: Lawrence Journal-World 609 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS 66044 Douglas County Senior Services, Inc., is funded by Douglas County Mill Levy • Older Americans Act through the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging • Kansas Department on Aging • Kansas Department of Transportation • special grants • project income • fund-raising activities • and your donations.

Douglas County Senior Services, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or size. If you feel that you have been discriminated against, you have the right to file a complaint with Douglas County Senior Services. 842-0543.

(TDD: 1-800-766-3777).

Toll free: 1-877-295-DCSS (1-877-295-3277) On the web: dgcoseniorservices.org