60 & Better | March 2015

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

March 2015

Volume 42 No. 3

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DONATE TO SENIOR MEALS WHEN FILING YOUR TAXES March is National Nutrition month, and that gives us a great opportunity to highlight our marvelous meals program, staff, and volunteers. It takes a lot of dedicated folks throughout the county to get the meals out every day, Monday through Friday, in both the congregate and home delivered meals programs. Hot, nutritious meals are served up and delivered with a smile! Donations are very important to the continued success of our Senior Meals Program. Kansas Tax Payers have the opportunity to contribute to their local senior nutrition programs through the “Meals on Wheels contribution program for senior citizens” on the state income tax form - just check the box and enter the amount you’d like to donate. What could be easier?! Last year DCSS received $2,667 in contributions. Please consider helping when you file your taxes this year. We thank you!

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RETIREMENT MY WAY - SHERRI SCHEURER After 30 years as a Disability Nurse Case Manager, Sherri Scheurer decided to retire in 2012. It didn’t take. Joking that she “failed retirement,” she says she went back to work for another year, then decided to retire for good in 2013. She could have stayed put in rural Minneapolis. After all, other than 10 years in Florida, she’d lived there all her life. Her grandkids were just 5 minutes away. But in October of 2014, she moved to Lawrence. It wasn’t a decision she made lightly. But she says that, “There were few opportunities for either part-time employment or social and learning opportunities nearby. I was becoming quite bored. I needed to be - and feel - productive.” When looking for a place to relocate to, Sherri says that she had a few criteria for her new community. She wanted lifelong learning opportunities, social and business Continued on page 2

Sherri Scheurer with Lawrence Ambassador Jerry Niebaum. Photo courtesy of Judy Niebaum.

Kansas Impact Program (KIP) KU MBAs Serving the State of Kansas Douglas County Senior Services, Inc. teamed up with University of Kansas MBA candidates who served as consultants for a six-month period beginning in August 2014. The KIP team worked on a specific challenge faced by DCSS. How can the organization position itself to capture baby boomers’ interests and become relevant to this younger senior population? The student team conducted market research to identify solutions. With help from KIP, DCSS Pictured from left, Timothy Liao, Kristin will discover strategies to understand the Scheurer, Brenna Buchanan Young, Taylor Monsees, demand and deliver valued services that will Clark Goble, Josh Fischer. Not pictured: Emily Held, and Janet Ikenberry. Photo courtesy of Ann Dean. launch us to a prosperous future.

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2015 AARP TAX-AIDE SCHEDULE

AARP Tax-Aide to offer free tax assistance again this year WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW... • Tax assistance at the Lawrence tax site, Douglas County Senior Services, by appointment. • Tax assistance hours will be Monday - Thursday, noon to 4 pm; Saturday, 9 am to noon • The Tax Appointment phone line number is 785-856-0365 • The Tax Appointment phone line will be open Monday - Thursday, from 9 am to 3 pm. WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING... • Photo ID required for all taxpayers • Social Security cards for all taxpayers and dependents • Copy of last year’s tax return • Year-end Social Security statement, Form SSA-1099 (with some pink printing) • All income documents, i.e. W-2’s and 1099’s • Unemployment compensation statements • Summary list of deductible items (if itemizing); i.e. medical bills, charitable donation, mortgage interest, etc. • NEW THIS YEAR - If you purchased health insurance from the Health Insurance Marketplace, Form 1095-A will be required. • All other forms/info that pertains to your taxes TAXES ARE ALSO PREPARED AT: • Baldwin City Library, 785-594-3411 • Oskaloosa Public Library, 785-863-2637 • Ottawa City Hall, 785-242-5560

Thank you Brandon Woods at Alvamar for being our most recent sponsor for ReINVENT Retirement! Pictured from left, Kristin Scheurer, DCSS Executive Director; Judy Wright, DCSS board vice-chair and marketing committee co-chair; Brenna Buchanan Young, DCSS Director of Marketing and Development; Hank Booth, DCSS marketing committee co-chair; Jan Maddox Brandon Woods At Alvamar, Director of Sales, and Donna Bell, Brandon Woods At Alvamar, Executive Director.

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networking, art and culture, nature and walking paths, and the chance to work and volunteer. She knew about Lawrence because her daughter, Kristin, lives here. “After several visits and considerable research about the area,” she says, “plus hearing my daughter’s enthusiasm and enjoyment of Lawrence and its offerings, I decided this was the place I wanted to be.” Before making her final decision, Sherri took a tour with a Lawrence Ambassador. “It was a valuable and informative experience,” she says. “I would recommend it for anyone considering relocating here - and a must-do for new residents.” Sherri has settled in nicely, and is looking to share her experience through part-time work and volunteering. When asked to describe what “living the Lawrence life” means to her, this new resident was quick to say, “It means that boredom and social isolation are not options!” To learn more about the Ambassador program, visit the website - livelawrencelife.com, or contact DCSS Director of Marketing and Development Brenna Buchanan Young at 785-842-0543.

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IRS Imposter Scams Sky Rocket in 2014 - Be Ready if They Call You A Letter From District Attorney Charles Branson American jazz pianist and pop singer Nat King Cole was quoted as saying, “There is just one thing I can’t figure out. My income tax!� That perennially perplexing time of year is nearly upon us again and the reality for 2015 is there is an unsavory force at work that will make this tax season even more challenging. That force is that scam artists are pressuring, scaring and tricking victims into paying them, not the Internal Revenue Service, their hard earned money. To give you an idea of how quickly these types of tax scams are growing, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reported that in 2013, 2,545 complaints were received about (IRS) imposter scams. In 2014, that number increased to 54,690. That was a greater than 21 fold increase in a single year. In addition, since October 2013, nearly 3,000 victims have collectively paid over $14 million because of the scams. The bleak reality for the victims who fell for these scams and attempted to pay their taxes is that their money is forever GONE. So how would you know if someone who called about taxes was legitimately from the IRS or an imposter? One tool is to actively listen to what the caller is saying. The FTC reported victims were told things such as they would be arrested if they did not pay taxes, they were instructed to wire the money or to pay their taxes with a prepaid debit card and some victims were

threatened with deportation or having their driver’s licenses revoked. To make these calls more convincing, some of the IRS imposters already had all or part of the victim’s Social Security number. These are more tips and red flags to be aware of to help you avoid being scammed: • If you have any doubt if someone contacting you is with the IRS, call the IRS directly at 1-800-829-1040 and verify with the agency your tax status. • Keep in mind, if you have a tax problem, the IRS will most likely first contact you by mail, NOT by phone. They will never request personal or financial information by e-mail, text or any social media outlet. • The IRS will not threaten arrest, deportation or loss of a driver’s license.

• The IRS will not demand that you make a payment immediately.

for Tax Administration (TIGTA) at TIGTA Complaint Form or http://www.treasury.gov/ • The IRS will never ask you to wire tigta/contact_report_scam.shtml or money, pay with a prepaid money call 800-366-4484. card or ask you to share credit card information over the phone. In closing, these scammers have been described by the TIGTA • NEVER rely on caller ID to make Inspector General J. Russell your determination. The scammers George as, “aggressive, relentless can spoof the phone number that and ruthless,â€? but I hope this shows on caller ID. information exposes them and helps ensure you never become their • If you receive a scam call, jot victim. My consumer protection down everything you can about the division can be reached at 785-330details: the name the person gives 2849 if you have consumer related you, the number they are calling questions or concerns. We are from and any other information always ready to serve the citizens of about the call. Do NOT provide Douglas County. them any of your personal and/or financial information and do not be (The information in this article afraid to hang up on them. is not intended to provide legal advice. Legal advice can only be • Report the call as soon as possible provided in an attorney-client to the FTC at FTC Complaint relationship. This information must Form or www.ftc.gov/complaint not be relied on as a substitute or 877-FTC-HELP. Also, report it for obtaining legal advice from a to the Treasury Inspector General licensed attorney.)

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Approaching Spring Beckons Us Outdoors By Gayle Sigurdson - LPRD Recreation Programmer There has been a lot in the news lately touting the role of nature as it applies to the wellbeing of children. However, the young aren’t the only ones that can benefit from spending time outside, breathing fresh air, and enjoying the world around them. At any age our physical and mental wellbeing can depend on our familiarity with our natural environment.

Recent research supports the belief that time spent communing with nature can help the reduction of stress, depression, and decrease the need for pain medication and healing times. In 2008, a study at the University of Michigan concluded that after just an hour of interaction with nature, memory performance and attention span improved by 20 percent. In addition, in 2012,

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researchers at the University of Kansas reported a 50 percent boost in creativity for those who spent just a few days exposed to nature. So how does one connect with nature? Sitting outside, enjoying the wind through the branches of majestic trees, the blossoms of flowering plants, and the birds flying overhead? Merely removing the things that cause stress can, in itself, bring relief. A simple thing like contact with sunshine, which is a source of vitamin D, can help your body process calcium and bone health. It can be easy to increase your outside time with just a few tweaks to your routine. Many of the things we do inside are easily transferable to the outdoors. For example, dine on your patio or porch, take your laptop outside, or take a friend for a walk. If you are interested and able to be more active outdoors the possibilities are endless. Plant a garden that

serves as a wildlife habitat by selecting plants that attract butterflies and birds. Enjoy outdoor sports like tennis, pickleball and swimming or join a walking or hiking group. The safety of walking with others encourages the discovery of new trails. If your interest is toward wilder places, hobbies such as bird-watching, orienteering, geo-caching, canoeing and wildlife photography can take you there. Even the desire for community service can be met outdoors as easily as picking up trash along your favorite stretch of roadway. With the advent of modern technology, Baby Boomers could be the last generation to experience a time when it was considered normal and expected for children to play outdoors. Taking the time to reconnect to the natural environment is something that we can do for ourselves and model for the generations to come.

LAPA Resource Fair March 10 Don’t miss the 10th Annual Lawrence Area Partners in Aging Senior Resource Fair on Tuesday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hy-Vee on Clinton Parkway. The Senior Resource Fair is designed to introduce seniors and their families and caregivers to the members of LAPA and acquaint them with the services that these businesses provide to the seniors in the community. There will be door prizes and giveaways!

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AICR HEALTHTALK

Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - American Institute for Cancer Research I’ve been seeing news that “sedentary behavior” is bad for your health. Is being sedentary the same as not getting enough exercise, or is this something different? You might think of sedentary behavior and the amount of physical activity you get as two sides of the same coin - and both affect your health. Most studies on the health benefits of physical activity have traditionally looked at how often people spend at least 10 minutes doing moderate and vigorous physical activities, such as brisk walking, jogging, gardening, dancing, biking and other sports. Although any physical activity is better than none, the recommendation is to accumulate at least 30 minutes of moderate activity daily for cancer prevention, and accumulating 60 minutes a day seems to provide even more protection. Sedentary behavior refers to what you do the rest of the day. Even people who get 30 to 60 minutes of moderate physical activity daily may spend large amounts of time sitting at work, at home and while traveling from one place to another. Emerging research links more time spent sitting to increased weight, waist size, fasting blood sugar, blood triglycerides and insulin levels. All of these are markers for greater risk of heart disease and create a metabolic environment that seems to pave the way for some types of cancer. Especially for people whose days involve a lot of sitting, including some standing or brief walking every hour or so throughout the day links to healthier waist size and less chronic inflammation. Excess abdominal fat and chronic inflammation are both linked to increased risk of several types of cancer, as well as heart disease and diabetes. So small amounts of movement - taking stairs rather than an elevator, walking down the hall, standing to talk on the phone - may bring important benefits even if they don’t count toward “moderate” physical activity. We may really be looking at two separate aspects of lifestyle that are both important for health: spending less time sitting and accumulating 30 minutes or more of moderate activity each day.

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“Welcome to Medicare” March 11

Are you new to Medicare? Do you have questions? Join Community Services Program Assistant and Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) Coordinator Criss Tomlin for this overview of the Medicare program from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday March 11. Participants are free to bring their lunch or reserve one through our Senior Meals program. For more information please contact Criss at Douglas County Senior Services, 785-842-0543 or toll free 1-877-295-3277.

Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs presentation March 18 Join Veteran Service Representative Rick Massey for a discussion on cash assistance provided by the VA for lowincome veterans and surviving spouses age 65 and over. The presentation will be held Wednesday, March 18 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center. For information, call 785-843-5233.

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LEGALESE by Molly Wood

health problems, and he seems lonely and depressed.

Q: My great uncle is 86 years old and has been widowed for the last decade. He has always been an independent person and seemed to be content living alone, because he had hobbies and friends to occupy his time. But over the last year or so, he’s changed. Several of his friends have died or moved away. He’s not able to engage in his hobbies like he did in the past because he’s been having some

The woman who cleans house for him has been helping him more and more. He doesn’t drive anymore, so he depends upon her to take him places. She helps him get his groceries and cooks for him, and just recently, she began helping him with his checkbook. (I stumbled on this information when I was visiting; I live several hours away, and only get over to see him about once per month.) When I asked him about it, he became defensive and told me that he’s “entitled to have someone to love.” I have always held my great uncle in respect and affection, and

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I heartily agree that he’s entitled to have someone to love. Also, he doesn’t seem to have Alzheimer’s or other type of dementia, and I wouldn’t know how to determine whether he has mental impairments that would compromise his decisionmaking. But this woman is 25 years younger, has cancelled all of her other clients to take care of my great uncle, and as far as I can tell is solely supporting herself on the amounts he pays her. Maybe she’s just a admirable person and I should butt out of his business, but financial exploitation is so widespread that I fear doing nothing. Do you have any legal advice for me? A: Very little, I’m afraid. When we reach the age of 18, the law presumes that we are competent, and that presumption persists throughout adulthood. A competent person is permitted to do any imprudent thing he decides to do, so just because you are wondering whether his current relationship with his caretaker is wise, doesn’t give you a legal opening to interfere. Moreover, as you have already experienced, your questions have already prompted a reaction that you can assume will escalate, if you persist. Because you did not mention it, I assume you are not your great uncle’s agent under a Power of Attorney. If you are, you might be able to check in with his health care providers or his local bank, but it would be improper for either of these entities to provide you with his private information unless you have written authority. Only if you suspect your great uncle is incompetent - unable to act for himself personally and financially

rather than unwilling to act - could you seek Court action to protect him through a guardianship and conservatorship. In the absence of any evidence of dementia or other serious mental impairment, a Court is unlikely to appoint a guardian and conservator. Your best practical tools are likely vigilance and persuasion. Continue to visit and observe his changing circumstances. If you have any ability to take him to your home or on outings, that would enhance your ability to observe and persuade respectfully. If you know of other well-intentioned family members and friends, ask them to visit more frequently and observe, too, which would have the added advantage of decreasing your great uncle’s loneliness. In our society, which is reflected in our laws, we place a very high value on personal freedom. We all have the freedom, therefore, to make our own choices even when they are not approved by our friends and families and might be objectively foolish. (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 longterm 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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2 DCSS Caregiver Support Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. For information call Janet, 842-0543. 3 Grief Support Group, 10:30 a.m., Pioneer Ridge,4851 Harvard Road, in association with Grace Hospice. For information call Dave Jenkins, 785-228-0400. 4 Kaw Valley Older Womens League (OWL), 2-3:30 p.m., Kenneth Doud Room, United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court. Social time begins at 1:30. 9 Breast Cancer Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold. For information, call 842-5250 or 840-2768. 11 Welcome to Medicare Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. Informational meeting for those new to Medicare. For information call 842-0543. 13 Lawrence Chronic Illness Support Group, Location varies. Please call Rachel at 979-5393 or Jean at 865-0016 for information. 16 DCSS Caregiver Support Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. For information call Janet, 842-0543.

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17 Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. For more information call Elaine, 760-1026.

19 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.

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17 Stroke Support Group, 4 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital. For more information call 785-505-2886. 17 Grief Support Group, 10:30 a.m., Pioneer Ridge, 4851 Harvard Road, in association with Grace Hospice. For information call Dave Jenkins at 785-228-0400. 18 Douglas County Coalition on Aging (DCCOA), 8 a.m., Lawrence Senior Center. 18 Kansas Veteran’s Commission discussion of benefits for low-income veterans and surviving spouses, 1:30 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. For information call Rick Massey at 843-5233. 19 Alzheimer’s Association - Heart of America Chapter Caregiver Support Group, 5:30-6:45 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Conference Room D-South. For information contact Kelly Jones at alz.org or 913-831-3888.

23 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.

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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 for the program(s) for which you wish to register. To enroll in a DCSS activity, fill out the registration form in this newsletter and mail it with your check (payable to DCSS) to: Douglas County Senior Services, Leisure and Learning

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Department, 745 Vermont St., Lawrence, KS 66044. Walk-ins are welcome. For information call 785-842-0543.

Lawrence Parks and Recreation registration is located at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920. DCSS refund/credit policy: A full refund or credit will be given for all DCSS classes, events or trips 30 days prior to the class or event, except theater 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

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Yoga for Every Body (Douglas County Senior Services) Tuesdays, March 3 - April 20, 3-4 p.m. Fee: $28. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Susan Rieger.

This gentle yoga class encourages 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 (7:00-10:00am) and Holcom Park Recreation Center (7:00-11:00 am), Monday through Friday. Walkers should plan to accommodate scheduled programming. For more information, contact the Recreation Center, 832-7950.

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. Silver and Fit Tuesdays and Thursdays; March 24-May 14, 8:45-9:45 a.m. Fee: $48 Location: Sports Pavilion Lawrence This class uses hand weights, resistance bands and your own body weight while moving to the music you’re going to remember and love. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920 or www. lprd.org. Super Senior Circuit Monday, Wednesday, Friday; March 23-May 15, 10:30-11:20 a.m. Fee: $61 Location: Sports Pavilion Lawrence

Pickleball - Open Play (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Monday-Friday at the East Lawrence Center and Sports Pavilion. For competitive, recreational and beginning players. Call Gayle at the Community Building, 832-7920, for specific days and times. There is no charge for open play.

This 50 minute full body workout is designed for the active senior, regardless of previous weight training experience. Participants will complete a circuit of 10-12 different exercises designed to improve strength, manage weight and improve balance and agility. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920 or www.lprd. org.

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Yogilates Mondays and Wednesdays; March 23-May 13, 7:15-8:15 p.m. Fee: $48 Location:

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Combine the core strengthening of Pilates with the flexibility and relaxation of yoga. This class will focus on coordination, balance and increasing range of motion. Please bring a mat to class. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 8327920 or www.lprd.org.

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.

Zumba Gold Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity pace. The design of the class introduces easy-tofollow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Choose from three class different class schedules to meet your needs. For more information or to enroll, call the Community Building at 832-7920 or search activity #127102 at www.lprd.org. Chair Exercise (Douglas County Senior Services) Wednesdays and Fridays (ongoing) 11-11:30 a.m. Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

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

This course will stress some of the basics of the Spanish language and useful words and phrase. Bring your English to Spanish Dictionary. 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. Buy, Sell, Trade on the Internet (Lawrence Parks and Recreation)

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Mondays, March 9-March 30, 6-7 p.m. Fee: $30. Location: Riverfront Plaza. Instructor: Ashlee Roll-Gregory. Are you trying to downsize and want to find the broadest audience for your valuable items? This class will teach you how to successfully and safely use the internet to sell your items using EBay, Craigslist and other sites. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 8327920 or www.lprd.org. Making Computer Videos (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Saturdays, March 21 and 28,

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2-4 p.m. Fee: $30 Location: Riverfront Plaza. Instructor: Andrew Torres. This class will show PC users how to make DVD videos of special occasions such as reunions, parties, vacations, weddings and birthdays. Participants will learn to incorporate still photographs or movie clips with captions and narrations and how to add music to enhance the DVD production. Students must bring pictures, movie clips, music, recordings on a flash drive or other device (DVDs, CDs, smart phone with cord or secure digital camera >cards with USB adapters) to the first class. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920 or www.lprd. org. Introduction to iPads (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) April 22, 27 and 29, 10:0011:00 a.m. Fee: $30 Location: Carnegie Building. Instructor: Karen Johnson. Thinking about getting an iPad or already own one, but 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 be available to try out if you do not own one. We will cover the basic operation of the device and apps for recreation, health, education, finance and socializing. Register at the Community Building, 115 W.

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11th St., 832-7920 or www.lprd. org. Social Mah Jongg (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Mondays, March 23-May 11, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Fee: $5 Location: Douglas Couinty Senior Services. Instructor: Beth Hart A simplified Mah Jongg game that will be familiar to rummy players. We will play with the beautiful Chinese tiles and an emphasis on fun over competition. Wine Tasting (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Thursday, March 26, 7:008:30 p.m. Fee: $25/single, $40/couple. Location: Cider Gallery. Instructor Cindy Reynolds, Somerset Winery Are you interested in learning more about the choosing and pairing of different varieties of wine? Join us for a relaxed night of tasting and discussing wines at the Cider Gallery with wines from The Somerset Winery. Bridge II (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Wednesdays, March 18-April 22, 9:00-11:00 a.m. Fee: $40 Location: Sports Pavilion Lawrence. Instructor: Don Brennaman. This course is designed for the first time player or those interested in a review of the basics. Classes follow Audrey Grant’s “Diamond Series”

which concentrates on the Play of the Hand, Opening Leads and Scoring. Lessons focus on play and discussion of pre-dealt hands which follow a step-bystep progression to facilitate the process of learning. 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. 201. ART Acrylic Painting Class (Douglas County Senior Services) Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fee: $20 per session. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Lori Dalrymple (local area and national artist). Join Lori as she teaches acrylic painting to students of all levels of expertise. No need to preregister. Supplies not included. If you already have supplies please bring them and if you are starting out and need assistance in getting supplies, please call Lori at 785-917-0118. 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. Senior Sessions - Spencer Museum of Art Co-sponsored by the Spencer Museum of Art and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kansas, Senior Sessions are offered on select Thursday mornings from 1011 a.m. All talks are free and open to the public. All Senior Sessions for the spring semester will be held at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, located west of Kasold, off Bob Billings Parkway/15th Street, on St. Andrews Drive (1515 St. Andrews Drive). Accessible parking is available. March 12 - Small Beads, Big Changes: Native American and African Beadwork. Spencer Curator Cassandra Mesick discusses how the introduction of beads influenced indigenous art-making in the Americas and Africa. March 26 - Objects from the Wilcox Classical Museum: Show & Tell. John Younger, KU professor of classics, speaks about the collection of classical sculpture. April 9 - Color in Ancient and Medieval East Asia.

Spencer Research Curator Mary Dusenbury introduces the Spencer’s recent color publication and discusses color in Japan’s Helan period (794-1185 CE). April 23 - Housing the Holy in Renaissance Italy - Sally Cornelison, KU professor of Italian Renaissance art, discusses reliquaries. May 14 - What Makes that Art?! David Cateforis, KU professor of art history, addresses the question “What Makes that Art?”

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Choir. Sing popular music from yesterday and today. Led by music therapy students from KU. The Intergenerational Choir will rehearse and perform once or twice a semester. Contact Emilyjane Eichman at emilyjaneeichman@gmail.com. (Don’t have email? Call Janet at 842-0543.) ENTERTAINMENT Theatre Lawrence Dress Rehearsal (Douglas County Senior Services)

May 28 - Mirror with a Memory: Daguerreotype in Nineteenth Century America. Ph.D. candidate Jennifer Friess leads the discussion.

The Explorers Club - a Comedy by Nell Benjamin Thursday, April 9, show starts at 7:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Theatre Lawrence.

MUSIC

A brand new madcap, ferociously funny comedy set in London, 1879. The prestigious Explorers Club is in crisis: their acting president wants to admit a woman, and their bartender is terrible. Be prepared for some very mad science involving deadly cobras, irate Irishmen and the occasional air ship.

New Horizons Band (Douglas County Senior Services) (Ongoing) Fridays, 4 - 5 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Quintet Rehearsal (Douglas County Senior Services) (Ongoing) Fridays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Intergenerational Choir (Douglas County Senior Services) Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Seniors with an interest in singing are invited to join students from the University of Kansas to participate in an Intergenerational

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. DAY/SHORT TRIPS WWI Museum at Liberty Memorial (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Wednesday, March 25, 9 a.m. 2 p.m. Fee: $35 Transportation provided from Community Building. Registration deadline: Wednesday, March 18. Steeped in history, the National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial is America’s only museum dedicated to sharing the stories of the Great War through the eyes of those who lived it. Interactive displays, thought-provoking films and eyewitness testimonies help guide visitors through one of the largest collections of WWI artifacts in the world. We will have a guided tour with additional time available to explore the collection or have lunch on your own. Fee includes admission and tour. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 8327920 or www.lprd.org.

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Somerset Wine Tour (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Saturday, April 18, 10:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Fee: $50 Transportation provided from Community Building. Registration deadline: Monday, March 2. Kick off spring with barbeque featured on Diners, Dives and Drive-ins, then ride along the Somerset wine trail on the Miami Trolley, stopping for wine tasting at four area wineries. Registration includes the trolley and wine tasting, lunch on your own. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 8327920 or www.lprd.org. Hairspray at New Theatre (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Wednesday, May 13, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: $60 Transportation provided from Community Building. Registration deadline: April 10 The last production of Hairspray at New Theatre sold out before it opened. Join us for the most requested return engagement of “the best musical of the decade.” This story of a mother and her teenage daughter in the 1960’s

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both full figured and ready to fight for what’s right will have you dancing in the aisles! Lawrence Historical Homes Tour (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Wednesday, April 22, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $15 Transportation provided from the Castle Tea Room. Registration deadline: Wednesday, April 15 Travel through 100 years of Lawrence history with guide Katie Armitage, co-author Ninteenth Century Houses in Lawrence, Kansas. The tour begins with two early homes from 1858 and continues through Italianate-style, Victorian, Foursquares of the 1900’s and finally the 1956 1956 hyperbolic paraboloid house. This is the last scheduled opportunity for this popular tour. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920 or www.lprd.org. Tree Treasures Tour (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Tuesday, May 19. 10 a.m. -12 p.m. Fee: $17 Transportation

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Reservations: Call 785-215-8875 or email: mygroupgetaways@ gmail.com.

Join this tour to appreciate and learn about the biggest and most beautiful trees of Lawrence. Emphasis will be on the biology, history and value of these remarkable specimens. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920 or www. lprd.org.

“In the Mood” and Wyeth Tootle Mansion Sunday, April 19, “Boogie Woogie Getaway” to St. Joseph MO. (Group Getaways - Darla Bass)

Chicken-n-Pickin’ Ranch Duling Family Dinner Theater (Group Getaways-Darla Bass) Tuesday, March 24. Owner Karen Duling has invited us to her farm in Walnut, KS for a fabulous fried chicken meal with all the fixin’s. Enjoy 2 hours of wholesome entertainment. New band, new show! Cost: $89. Reservations: Call 785-215-8875 or email: mygroupgetaways@ gmail.com. (Chicken-n-Pickin’ is also offered on Saturday, May 30. Early booking discount -$79before April 15.) Church Basement Ladies & Walter Cronkite (Group Getaways - Darla Bass) Tuesday, March 31, St. Joseph, MO. Visit the Walter Cronkite Memorial at Missouri Western State University, a tribute to the famed news anchor who was born in St. Joseph. Lunch at a favorite locally owned restaurant, then off to the Missouri Theater for a matinee performance of “Church Basement Ladies- the Last Potluck Supper.” Cost: $99.

Deluxe matinee performance at the Missouri Theater. “In the Mood” is a tribute to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, The Andrews Sisters and big band greats of the ‘40’s with period costumes and choreography. The one and only performance at this theater - traveling group of professional singers and actors. It’s a performance you don’t want to miss! Delicious brisket meal catered at the Wyeth Tootle Mansion. Tour the 1879 Gothic sandstone mansion at your leisure. Please note that due to its age and historic nature, the mansion has limited handicap accessibility. Early booking discount before March 9 - $99/ $109 after March 9. Reservations: Call 785-215-8875 or email: mygroupgetaways@gmail.com Welcome to Jamesport, Missouri, Wednesday, May 13. (Group Getaways - Darla Bass) Step back in time on this “Amish Getaway” and enjoy a slow-paced day in this fast-paced world. The Amish live in modest homes on rural farms, and travel by means of horse drawn buggies. Their peaceful lifestyle revolves around a close-knit family, the discipline of their faith, and the utilization of the land. They do

not use electricity, and fieldwork is done with the aid of horses and horse-drawn implements. Includes a guided tour through an Amish home and farm and shopping at Amish country stores. A new local guide, extended tour/ shopping time AND a deluxe Amish meal! Early booking discount before April 3 - $89/$99 after April 3. Reservations: 785-215-8875 or email: mygroupgetaways@gmail.com ALSO HAPPENING at Senior Services... 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.

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O.U.R.S.

(Oldsters United for Responsible Service)

Dances • March 2015

PLEASE NOTE: All Dances are held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus, 2206 East 23rd St. Admission for dances is $5 per person. Everyone welcome.

SUNDAY, MARCH 1 Country Melody SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Dr. Cook’s Medicine Show SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Barbed Wire

SUNDAY, MARCH 22 (Business Meeting 5 p.m.)

Borderline Country

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Twang Daddies

NEW HORIZONS BAND SCHEDULE All Rehearsals and Concerts are held at 4 p.m. on Fridays, unless otherwise noted. Rehearsals are held at the Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vermont. Band Director John Towner encourages anyone interested in playing to join. Dues are $5 for the year. Contact John Towner at 785-865-3519 or 785-865-8851 (cell), or by email at towner@sunflower.com.

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MARCH

Menu Entrées Monday, March 2 - Caribbean Chicken Tuesday, March 3 - Beef Stew with Vegetables Wednesday, March 4 - Chicken Fried Steak Thursday, March 5 - Spaghetti and Meatballs Friday, March 6 - Peppercorn Chicken/Wild Rice Monday, March 9 - BBQ Rib Sandwich Tuesday, March 10 - Beef Goulash Wednesday, March 11 - Chicken Mornay/Wild Rice Thursday, March 12 - Meatloaf Friday, March 13 - Chicken Parmesan Monday, March 16 - Hamburger Tuesday, March 17 - Chicken Lasagna Wednesday, March 18 - Beef Taco Salad Thursday, March 19 - Pork Verde with Rice Friday, March 20 - Ham and Beans Monday, March 23 - Polish Dog Tuesday, March 24 - Chicken Enchiladas Wednesday, March 25 - Swiss Steak Thursday, March 26 - Tomato and Basil Chicken Friday, March 27 - Marinated Meatballs Monday, March 30 - Smothered Steak Tuesday, March 31 - Italian Lasagna

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

Kathryn Newman, 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

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“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 (Menu subject to change without notice.) meal on the go. Call any Senior Dining Center at least day in advance to reserve your meal, and it will be ATTENTION ALL SENIORS! aready to Grab & Go. A donation of $3.25 per meal In case of bad weather please listen to KLWN 1320 AM is suggested. For more information about the Senior Dining Center nearest you, see the listings in this radio for closing of senior center, newsletter. Home delivered meals for homebound meals and activities. Information seniors are also available. will also be available on TV station KMBC Channel 9 and cable Channel 6.

Call the Senior Meals Program at 842-0543 for information.

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rides may be scheduled as far in advance as 7 days or as little as 48 hours. 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 ride at no additional charge. Our drivers provide Door to Door assistance. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDES except for fixed stops. SCHEDULE EARLY: Due to a heavy demand for transportation,

You should be ready to board 15 minutes prior to your scheduled ride. Daily fixed stop: 1:15 PM Monday through Thursday from the Lawrence Senior Center. 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.

Skillbuilders returns March 20

Skillbuilders will return for the spring series on Thursday, March 20 at the Lawrence Public Library. The program will meet from 10 a.m. to 11:30 in the meeting room on the lower level of the library. Skillbuilders is a series of programs for those who are undergoing a significant life change, such as the death of a loved one, illness, divorce, or residential changes. For more information about Skillbuilders, please contact Pattie Johnston, Outreach Services, 843-3833 extension 115.

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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

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