Douglas county
senior
services
July 2012
Volume 39 No. 7
Stan Vickers and Bruce Neuenswander of Baldwin City serve up breakfast at the Senior Wheels fundraiser held July 16 in Baldwin City.
“Eastside Village Lawrence” Proposed Informational meeting July 19 Most seniors prefer to “age in place” in the homes they love as they grow older. However, as physical abilities decline with age, this often becomes challenging. The “village” concept, which has been growing across the country, is a big step towards meeting this challenge. Villages are grassroots organizations, run by volunteers and paid staff, to coordinate access to affordable services. Members of a village contact the coordinator whenever they need assistance. The coordinator will then find a volunteer to meet the need. It’s all about neighbors helping neighbors. To learn more about villages, see vtvnetwork. org or beaconhillvillage.org. Some local elders, including members of the Lawrence Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging, are working to promote a village-type organization in east Lawrence, east of Massachusetts Street. A community meeting is being held July 19 at 7 p.m. at the East Lawrence Recreation Center. Judy Willett, national director of Village to Village Network will be here to help get the ball rolling. Please plan to attend the meeting to learn what Eastside Village Lawrence is all about. If you have any questions or would like to be part of the organizing group, contact Bonnie Uffman at 856-0057 or bonuff@gmail.com.
incorporated Mission: To create opportunities that allow Douglas County residents 60 years and older to remain independent and active in their homes and communities.
Visit us at www.dgcoseniorservices.org
New Baldwin City Volunteer Transportation Program Launched The wheels are turning in Baldwin City! There is now a new Senior Wheels, Baldwin City volunteer transportation program in operation. The service is offered to seniors age 60 and older who need transportation for medical, nutritional and personal reasons. Currently, the rides are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. One day a week, transportation to Lawrence will be offered on a regular basis. Baldwin City resident Bill Neuenswander has been instrumental in pulling the volunteers together. Recently, a breakfast fundraiser was held, with proceeds going to the operating expenses of the program. These expenses mostly consist of fuel and maintenance of the bus, which is owned by Douglas County Senior Services. For more details, please call 785-865-6925 or to schedule a ride, call Linda at 785-594-3376 or 785-3316101 at least 48 hours before the ride is needed.
“Welcome to Medicare” Meeting July 18 Are you new to Medicare? Do you have questions? Douglas County Senior Services will present a “Welcome to Medicare” meeting on Wednesday, July 18 from noon to 1 p.m. Community Services Program Assistant and Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) Coordinator Criss Tomlin will give an overview of Medicare and answer questions. This is a brown bag session and participants are free to bring their lunch or reserve one through our Senior Meals program. For more information please contact the DCSS Community Services Department, 785-842-0543, or toll free 1-877-295-3277.
Fans Available Need a fan or know another senior who does? Thanks to another generous donation from the local employees at Westar Energy, DCSS has fans available to those in need. Call the Community Services Department at 785-842-0543.
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Message from the DCSS Board Chair By Kenneth Massey Two months ago Douglas County Senior Services experienced the resignation of its Executive Director. This change has allowed the organization to reevaluate its day to day operations and to explore possibilities directly related to providing extended and prioritized services to the seniors of Douglas County. With the assistance of dedicated staff members and volunteers, DCSS is making progress within these areas. We are dedicated to making the needed improvements to this organization, which becomes more important each and every day. The DCSS Board was very fortunate to secure the services of Mike Wildgen to serve as our Interim Director in a timely manner. Mike has done, and will continue to do, an excellent job of leading this
organization until a new Executive Director is hired. Current and recently hired DCSS staff have done an excellent job maintaining services greatly needed by the seniors of Douglas County. As the current transition moves forward it is important to mention that these dedicated staff members are available to discuss the needs of any senior citizen within Douglas County. Please do not hesitate to reach out to them. As DCSS Board Chair, I want to assure you that the board is committed to setting a solid foundation for DCSS as we move into the future by providing budgetary oversight, setting solid policy and procedural mechanisms, and daily support of staff, volunteers and services. The time has come for DCSS to look outside of the “box” and explore new and innovative programs allowing the seniors of
Douglas County the opportunity to live full, active, and energized lives. With the assistance of Mike Wildgen, current staff and volunteers, we feel these goals can be reached in a timely and calculated manner. DCSS will be experiencing the loss of four dedicated board members in the coming months due to term limitations. If you, or anyone you know, are interested in becoming involved with DCSS, please do not hesitate to contact a DCSS staff member to provide your contact information. As the Chair of the Board, I feel now is a great time to become involved with an organization that means so much to so many. This Board is dedicated to meeting and exceeding the needs of the seniors of Douglas County.
A Letter From District Attorney Charles Branson An Update on the Kansas Voter ID Law with Douglas County Clark Jamie Shew While I usually use this space to warn you of the latest consumer frauds and scams, this month I wanted to share very important information about the Kansas voter identification law. I am writing this month’s article with the assistance of Douglas County Clerk Jamie Shew. His office is charged with many responsibilities and two of those responsibilities are to handle elections and voter registration for Douglas County. There has been some confusion about the voter ID law, so we wanted to ensure you had current and correct information for Kansas and Douglas County. Effective January 1, 2012 voters are required to show photo identification at every election. Here are some of the nuts and bolts of how it works. Accepted forms of photo identification are as follows: • A driver’s license issued by Kansas or another state or district of the United States. • State identification card issued by Kansas or another state or district of the United States. • A concealed carry handgun license issued by Kansas or another state or district of the United States. • A United States passport. • An employee badge or identification issued by municipal, county, state or federal government office or agency. • A military identification issued by the United States. • A student identification issued by accredited postsecondary school in Kansas.
• A public assistance identification card issued by municipal, county, state or federal government office or agency. • An identification card issued by an Indian tribe.
you with a free non driver’s license ID. The form is called a DE-VID1. In Douglas County the Division of Motor Vehicles is located at 1035 N. Third Street, Lawrence 66044.
The allowable exceptions to this are as follows:
Free Kansas Birth Certificate to Obtain Free Photo ID There is a process and procedure to assist you with getting a free copy of your Kansas birth certificate. Please go to this website to learn more about the details: http://www.gotvoterid.com/valid-photo-ids. html
• Anyone over 65 may show expired photo identification. • Military and overseas citizens who vote under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA). • Permanent advance voters. • Anyone submitting Declaration of Religious Objection (contact the Clerk’s office for details). • Mail ballot elections. Mail ballot elections are limited to local jurisdictions holding special question-submitted elections. Advance Voter Identification Requirements The requirements for advance voting are the same as a regular voting day. See the requirements above. A person voting by mail may write his or her Kansas driver’s license number on the application form or enclose a photocopy with the ballot. If you are having difficulty getting a copy to include with your ballot, any publicly supported office is required to make you a copy free of charge. What if I Do Not Have the Necessary ID to Vote? You may go to the Division of Motor Vehicles and sign an affidavit stating you are registered to vote and you do not have a photo ID and they will provide
What if I Forget My ID on Voting Day? There is the provisional ballot. It is the protection for the voter if she/he forgets to bring ID to the polls. No one will be turned away from the polls for not bringing ID. They will just need to provide ID after the election and by the canvass date. In closing, we know it is not possible to cover all possible questions in one short article, but we tried to cover the main topics. If you have specific questions on voting in the upcoming August 7 primary election or the November 6 general election, Jamie and his staff would be happy to assist you. His office can be contacted at 832-5167. We are always ready to serve the residents of Lawrence and Douglas County. (The information in this article is not intended to provide legal 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.)
5121 Congressional Circle Lawrence Public Library BOOKTALKS 2:15 p.m. - The Windsor*, Fourth Wednesday of each month: 9:45 a.m. - Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr. 11 a.m. - Presbyterian Manor Assisted Living, 1429 Kasold Dr. 1 p.m. - Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living, 4851 Harvard Rd. 2:30 p.m. - Drury Place, 510 St. Andrews Dr.
communities across the city. Anyone with a valid library card may select items from the bookmobile and may return materials that had been checked out at the main library building. If you do not have a library card, you may obtain one from the bookmobile by showing a valid ID. You need not be a resident of the site to make a selection from the bookmobile. So, when the weather makes you feel like staying closer to home, consider the Bookmobile.
*These are secured sites; please call for more information.
Monday: 9-10 a.m.- Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle
Lawrence Public Library BOOKMOBILE
10:30-11:30 a.m. Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Drive
3229 Peterson Rd.
Join Pattie Johnston once a month at one of the following locations for an informal, lively discussion of a variety of materials available from the main library collection or from the Bookmobile. You need not be a resident of the site to attend. The public is invited!
Third Tuesday of each month: 10 a.m. - Midland Day Care*, 319 Perry St. 2 p.m. - Cottonwood Retirees, 1029 New Hampshire St. 3 p.m. - Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St. Third Wednesday of each month: 10:30 a.m. - Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Dr. 1 p.m. - Prairie Commons,
The Lawrence Public Library Bookmobile make stops each week at a variety of senior
11 a.m.-12 p.m. - Vermont Towers, 1100 Vermont St.
Wednesday: 9-10 a.m., Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Drive 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. - Drury Place, 1510 St. Andrews Dr. 1-2 p.m. - Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St. Friday: 9-10 a.m. - Clinton Place Apartments, 2125 Clinton Parkway 10:30-11:30 a.m. - Wyndham Place Apartments, 2551 Crossgate Dr. 1:30-2:30 p.m., Peterson Acres, 2910 Peterson Road. If you have a question concerning the bookmobile, call the Library’s Senior Outreach Services at 843-3833. Visit the Library’s website: www.lawrence.lib.ks.us.
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Douglas County Senior Services, Inc
Board of Directors Kenneth Massey, chair Jason Hornberger, vice chair Emily Donaldson, secretary Janet Riley, treasurer Sue Brown Margo Gordon Charles Hill Patrick Parker Marlesa Roney Debbie Walker
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For more complete information, or to receive a copy of the Senior Wheels Policy, please call 865-6925.
SENIOR WHEELS (formerly Bus 62) serves the transportation needs of customers who are 60 years or older. We provide rides within the city limits of Lawrence. In Eudora and Lecompton rides are provided on a limited basis.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDERS EXCEPT ON FIXED STOPS
Reservations must be made before 12:00 NOON, Monday through Thursday. Rides may be scheduled as far in advance as 7 days or as little as 48 hours. Due to heavy demand for rides, every effort should be made to schedule as far ahead as possible. Rides within 24 hours are sometimes possible to schedule, but often the system is full - SCHEDULE EARLY! When you leave your message, please give as much information as possible - be as specific as you can.
COST: A fixed fare of $3 is required for each one way trip. Ten-ride punch cards are available for purchase from each
driver or from the Senior Center.
SENIOR WHEELS SCHEDULE Call direct to schedule your rides... 865-6925. You will need to leave a message, and the scheduler will return your call as soon as possible.
LAWRENCE Call 865-6925 for reservations. DAILY FIXED STOP (Monday through Thursday) Lawrence Senior Center - 1:15 p.m. EUDORA Call 865-6925 for reservations. BALDWIN CITY NEW VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM! (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)
For more details, please call 785-865-6925 or to schedule a ride, call Linda at 785-594-3376 or 785-3316101 at least 48 hours before the ride is needed.
LECOMPTON Call 865-6925 for reservations. PICKUP TIMES We provide personal assistance to each of our riders; therefore we cannot always remain
exactly on schedule. You should be ready to board 15 minutes before your scheduled trip.
CANCELLATIONS AND NO-SHOWS Cancellations should be called in as soon as possible. When you can-
cel your ride in advance, you provide the opportunity for someone else to schedule a ride. If you fail to call the transportation office to cancel your ride or cancel it the day of the ride, it is considered a “no-show.� Six No-Shows in 90 days will cause you to be suspended for 30 days. If you miss your pickup, all of your scheduled rides for that day will be cancelled. If you need assistance boarding the vehicle or entering a building, you may be required to have a personal care attendant which you will need to provide. The personal care attendant may ride with you at no charge.
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July Calendar of Events 2 DCSS Caregiver Support Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. 4 CLOSED for July 4th Holiday 10 Grief Support Group, 10:30 a.m., Pioneer Ridge,4851 Harvard Road, in association with Grace Hospice. For information call Dave Jenkins at 785228-0400.
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Louisiana and 29th Terr. For more information contact Rachael at 9795393. 16 DCSS Caregiver Support Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center.
23 Grief Support Group, 4 p.m., Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., in association with Grace Hospice. For information call Dave Jenkins at 785228-0400.
2012 17 Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. For more information call 8652450.
10 Memory Book Group, 6 p.m., Grace Hospice Office. For information call Dave Jenkins at 785-228-0400.
17 Stroke Support Group, 4 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital. For more information call 840-2712.
11 The Windsor Caregiver Support Group, 4-5p.m., The Windsor of Lawrence Assisted Living and Memory Care, 3220 Peterson Road. For more information please contact Angelina Sterret, The Windsor at 832-9900 or Marilyn Thomas at 1-800798-1366 or mthomas@ jhawkaaa.org.
18 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 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., KU Center for Research, 1315 Wakarusa, Second Floor, Room 214. This support group is for families caring for early to late stage Alzheimer’s disease. Contact: Jeanne Reeder or Michelle Niedens (913) 831-3888. 14 Fibromyalgia & Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group, “Focus on Improvement,” 10 a.m., Bridge Pointe Church,
18 Douglas County Coalition on Aging (DCCOA), 8 a.m., Lawrence Senior Center. 20 Low Vision/Blind Outreach Ministry Dinner, 5:30 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 8430620.
24 Grief Support Group, 10:30 a.m., Pioneer Ridge,4851 Harvard Road, in association with Grace Hospice. For information call Dave Jenkins at 785228-0400. 24 Memory Book Group, 6 p.m., Grace Hospice Office. For information call Dave Jenkins at 785-228-0400. 27 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., KU Center for Research, 1315 Wakarusa, Second Floor, Room 214. This support group is for families caring for early to late stage Alzheimer’s disease. Contact: Jeanne Reeder or Michelle Niedens (913) 831-3888. The University Bridge Club of Lawrence meets Saturdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Contact Cora at 8425567 for more information. The Breast Cancer Support Group meets every Monday (except holidays) at 5:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold. For information, call 842-5250 or 840-2768. If you would like your meeting listed in the calendar of events, please contact DCSS at 842-0543.
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TAKE CONTROL.
ONGOING GROUPS AND DROP-IN ACTIVITIES
Anyone 55 and over is n welcome to participate in these fun and friendly activities. Groups listed below meet as specified. There are no fees required for most of these groups. Some supplies are provided. Programs are dependent upon donations. Equipment is available for participantsí use. Please contact the department for further information on these activities. LAWRENCE SENIOR CENTER 745 Vermont St.; Phone: (785) 842-0543 Kathryn Newman, Dining Center Coordinator Every Day... Pool & Coffee: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Pool Room Monday... Spanish: 1-2 p.m., Board Room Cards - Liverpool Rummy: 1-3:30 p.m., Dining Center Tuesday... Downtown Tuesday Painters: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Conference Room Wednesday... Chair Exercise: 11 a.m., Conference Room (also Fri.) Thursday... Bingo: 11:00-11:45 a.m., Dining Center Friday... Chair Exercise: 11 a.m., Conference Room Clarinet rehearsal: returns in fall
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New Horizon Band: returns in fall Saturday... Basket Weavers meet 3rd Saturday of every month. 1-5 p.m. Contact Sylvia Martin, 843-2512. BABCOCK PLACE 1700 Mass.; Phone: (785) 842-6976 Shirley Brown, Dining Center Coordinator Autoharp: Tues., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., hobby room. Contact: Berta Call, 785-883-4271. Bingo: Wed., 1:30 p.m. BALDWIN SENIOR CENTER 1221 Indiana, Baldwin City; Phone: (785) 594-2409 Pool: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Pot Luck: Fri. (1st and 3rd), 6-9 p.m. PINECREST APARTMENTS 924 Walnut, Eudora; Phone: (785) 542-1020 Carol Mason, Dining Center Coordinator Bingo: Wed., 12:30-1 p.m. WE WANT YOUR INPUT! Please let us know if you are interested in starting an activity at your dining center. We can provide the materials, equipment, and facilities needed to implement a program tailor-made to fit your dining center situation. Contact the Leisure and Learning Department for details.
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O.U.R.S.
What’s for Lunch?
Dances
“Grab & Go”
(Oldsters United for Responsible Service)
July 2012
Senior Carry-out Meals Available
PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE NOTE: All Dances are held at the Eagles Lodge, 1803 West Sixth Street. Admission for dances is $5 per person. Everyone welcome. Sunday, July 1 (6-9 p.m.) Country Melody Sunday, July 8 (6-9 p.m.) Good Ole Boys Sunday, July 15 (6-9 p.m.) Four B’s
Sunday, July 22 (6-9 p.m.) (Business Meeting 5 p.m.) Borderline Country Sunday, July 29 (6-9 p.m.) To be announced
July Menu Entrées
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What’s for lunch? On the go? In a hurry? No time to sit and eat? Senior Meals “Grab & Go” is the answer! The Senior Meals Department is now offering carryout meals for those seniors age 60 and over and their spouses who need a fast nutritious meal on the go. Just call any Senior Dining Center at least a day in advance to reserve your meal and it will be ready for you to “Grab & Go.” A donation of $2.75 per meal is suggested. For more information about the Senior Dining Center nearest you, see the listing in this newsletter or call the Senior Meals Department at 842-0543.
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Monday, July 2 - Fish Sandwich Tuesday, July 3 - Slow Cooked Brisket Wednesday, July 4 - CLOSED for Holiday Thursday, July 5 - Oven Roasted Turkey Friday, July 6 - Creamy Peppercorn Chicken Breast
Monday, July 23 - Pulled Pork on Bun Tuesday, July 24 - Chicken in Tomato/ Basil Sauce Wednesday, July 25 - Smothered Steak Thursday, July 26 - Baked Ham Friday, July 27 - Chicken Florentine Lasagna
Monday, July 9 - Caribbean Chicken Tuesday, July 10 - Meatloaf Wednesday, July 11 - Pork Tenderloin with Brown Gravy Thursday, July 12 - Chicken Salad Friday, July 13 - BBQ Rib Sandwich
Monday, July 30 - Sloppy Joes Tuesday, July 31 - Chicken Nuggets
Monday, July 16 - Chicken Legs Tuesday, July 17 - Ham in Macaroni & Cheese Wednesday, July 18 - Hamburger Thursday, July 19 - Ham Salad Friday, July 20 - Swiss Steak
(Menu subject to change without notice)
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 $2.75 per meal is suggested. To cancel a meal at any of the dining centers please call 785-760-1504 and leave a message.
Lawrence Senior Center Kathryn Newman, coordinator
842-0543 745 Vermont Lawrence
Babcock Dining Center Shirley Brown, coordinator
842-6976
Babcock Place Apartments 17th & Massachusetts, Lawrence
How are you doin’? I’m fine. No, really, I’m fine. Doin’ okay. Really, I’m okay. I’m fine. Thanks for asking. Appreciate it. Really, Thank you. I’m fine. No, no thanks. Thanks for offering. Kind of you. Very kind. Thank you for coming. Yes, I’ll be okay. I’m fine. Really, I’m fine. They’re gone now. Taking with them their kind words, Generous offers. Polite concern.
Eudora Dining Center Carol Mason, coordinator
They’re gone now. They’ll feel better. I’m alone now. But really, I’ll be fine.
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Lucy Cutler, Lawrence
760-2102
Baldwin Senior Center
(785) 594-2409 1221 Indiana Baldwin City
For information about meals in Lecompton, call
842-0543
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Lifelong Learning Catalogue - Course Description Spring/Summer 2012 Call 842-0543 to enroll
Douglas County Senior Services offers diverse continuing education courses, health and fitness classes, workshops, seminars, tours, and special events for active Douglas County residents age 55 and over. Year-round dropin activities are also listed in this publication. Call 8420543 to enroll, suggest a new program, volunteer to teach a class, or be a tour director. Fill out the registration form in this newsletter and mail it with your check (payable to Douglas County Senior Services) to: Douglas County Senior Services, Lifelong Learning Department, 745 Vermont St., Lawrence, KS 66044. Walk-ins are welcome. Refund or Credit? A full refund or credit will be given for all 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 Lifelong Learning office.
Lifelong Learning Catalogue Reasonable accommodations can be made for special needs. Registration must specify needs. Registrant must provide information at time of enrollment. Please note that certain classes are co-sponsored with and located at Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department. FINANCIAL/FUTURE PLANNING Basic Personal Finance & Investing Monday, Aug. 20, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Location: Senior Center. Instructor: Attorney Robert Ramsdell, (previously taught economics at West Point). This class will provide a basic overview of financial goal setting; stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs; diversification and asset allocation; Roth and taxdeferred investment options; the “4% Guideline” for retirement withdrawals; and related topics. The presentation lasts about an hour, followed by a questionand-answer period. Fundamentals of Estate Planning Thursday, Aug. 30, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Attorney Robert Ramsdell. What happens if you die without a Will? What can a Will or Revocable Living Trust accomplish? What are Durable Powers of Attorney for financial affairs and healthcare decisions? A Living Will? Would any of these be useful for you? Learn the answers to these questions. The presentation lasts about an hour, followed by an open question-and-
answer period. EDUCATION/LEARNING AARP Driver Safety Course Also offered Thursday and Friday, July 26 & 27, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. Fee: Special Offer for Educators (this session only) $5, $12 AARP members and $14 non-members. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. This course reviews the rules of the road, and contains safety tips for all drivers. Completion of the class entitles students to a discount on their automobile insurance. There is no physical or written test. This refresher course is a pleasant mix of video and instructor presentation. Beginning Spanish Mondays, Sept. 12 - June 25, 1-2 p.m. Fee: $15. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Board Room. This course will stress some of the basics of the Spanish language and useful words and phrases. ART Spencer Museum Senior Sessions - Returns in fall. Acrylic Painting Class 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 pre-register. 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 Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Senior Center Conference Room. Bring your painting project and supplies and join the Downtown Tuesday Painters. Basket Weaving Meets 3rd Saturday afternoon of every month. 1-5 p.m. Contact: Sylvia Martin, 8432512. HEALTH & FITNESS Wii What’s all the talk about Wii? Come join us in this fun, interactive game. It works your muscles, lifts your mood and it’s good for older adults. Call 842-0543 if interested. Chair Exercise Wednesdays and Fridays, 11 - 11:30 a.m. Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center, Conference Room. Tai Chi, Beginning - ages 60 and up Wednesdays, August 1 August 29, 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. Fee: $20. Location: Lawrence Senior Center: Susan Pomeroy. This ancient Chinese movement improves strength, flexibility, concentration and balance by combining gentle physical movement and mental discipline. Slow movements also strengthen muscles and joints, not to mention reduce stress, fatigue and the risk of falls due to increased balance. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930. Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi - ages 60 and up Prerequisite - Beginning Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi
Mondays and Fridays, July 30 - August 31, 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: $24. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. This program is designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis using Sun style Tai Chi, one of the four major recognized styles of Tai Chi. This style includes agile steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and relaxation. The movements don’t require deep bending or squatting, which makes it easier and more comfortable to learn. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930. Tai Chi for Health - ages 60 and up Mondays and Wednesdays, July 30 - August 29, 8-9 a.m.. Fee: $24. Location: First class held at Indoor Aquatic Center; subsequent classes held at Community Building. Tai Chi for Health is a gentle, low impact exercise program that helps improve physical condition, muscle strength, coordination, flexibility and balance. It helps ease pain and stiffness. It is appropriate for nearly everyone and can be easily modified if necessary due to an individual’s specific health limitations. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930. Zumba Gold - ages 60 and up Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 31 - August 30, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Fee: $24. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. A completely new program designed for the active senior. Continued on page 11
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Zumba is a fun, effective and simple fitness system that will maximize calorie output, fat burning and total body toning. The explosive Latin rhythm creates a fun atmosphere that delivers results, as well as a “feel happy” workout! You can still enjoy Zumba even if you have limited mobility. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930. Yoga - ages 60 and up Mondays, June 4 - July 23, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Fee: $31. Location: Community Building, 11th & Vermont. Instructor: Annie Wilsey. A less vigorous beginner’s class adapted for older adults. Stretch stiff muscles and learn to correctly align your spine through slow, progressive traction. While using the full capacity of the lungs through correct breath, you will completely oxygenate the body and the brain, improving blood circulation and your sense of well being. Instructor: Amie Carter. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930. Pilates Silver - ages 60 and up Tuesdays and Thursdays, July 31 - August 30, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Fee: $24. Location: Holcomb Rec. Center. Instructor: Pat Middaugh. Pilates is a modern approach to body conditioning that will keep you on the cutting edge of times. Class will focus on core muscles such as hips, thighs, and abdominals that will strengthen and tone by stretching. Main principles include following motion, breathing, flexibility,
precision, centering and control. This class not only strengthens your body but your mind as well. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930. Pickleball - ages 60 and up Fridays, June 8 - July 13, 8-9 a.m. Fee: $30. Location: Holcom Tennis Courts. Instructor: Evan Jorn. Pickleball is played with perforated plastic ball, similar to a whiffleball, and wood or composite paddles. It is a combination of tennis and badminton with different rules and equipment. It is a great game for individuals of all ages and easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930. Aerobic Dance Exercise ages 60 and up Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, July 30 - August 31, 8:50 - 9:50 a.m. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Fee: $32. Instructor: Nicki Listerman. Join our friendly class and have moving to lively music while you reap the many health benefits of aerobic conditioning. Increase your stamina and agility, while improving your immune system and cardio pulmonary function through dancing. Enhance your balance, flexibility and muscle strength during the toning and stretching segment of class. Come be part of this group and gain the benefits. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.
Cycling - Pedal Pushers ages 60 and up Tuesdays, July 31 - August 28, 10-10:45 a.m. Location: Community Building. Fee: $19. Instructor: Pat Middaugh. This is a beginning and introductory class designed for older adults. Indoor cycling can increase your endurance and strength in your lower body, core and upper body. Individuals are responsible for the intensity of their own workouts. Bikers can modify their cycling resistance and pace according to their current fitness levels. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930. Fitness for Life - ages 60 and up Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, July 30 - August 31, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Fee: $32. Instructor: Melanie Johnson. Physical fitness is especially important for mature men and women. Keeping fit can actually delay the degenerative diseases associated with aging and thus help us to look and feel well. Class helps coordination, improves circulation, fortifies heart and lungs, and improves muscle tone. You don’t stop exercising because you get old, but you get old because you stop exercising. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930. Senior Strength Training ages 60 and up Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, July 30 - August 31. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Fee: $32. Instructor: Cindy Baker/Melanie Johnson/Crystal Shepherd. Strength Training for seniors
is effective improving balance (preventing falls), strengthening major muscle groups and increasing muscle mass and bone density. Class is designed to include functional movement patterns to enhance daily living activities. A variety of strength training equipment will be sued, including universal machines, free weights and resistance tubing and bands. Class includes a warm-up period and postworkout stretch. NOTE: A physician’s release is required prior to beginning of class. Available sessions: 8-8:50 a.m.; 9-9:50 a.m.; 10:3011:20 a.m. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930. ENTERTAINMENT Theatre Lawrence Dress Rehearsal Call 842-0543 for more information. New Dinner Theatre, Overland Park, KS Wednesday, August 15. $55 includes transportation from the Senior Center. Depart at 10:45 a.m., return around 5 p.m. “Hairspray,” winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical. It’s 1962. A big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, has a passion to dance. She wins a spot on the local TV dance program. But can she vanquish the program’s reigning princess, win the boy, and integrate a television show without denting her ‘do? TRAVEL CLUB Russian River Cruise Depart September 2 and return September 12. Cost:
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Main Deck Cabin $3,999 per person for double occupancy; Upper deck Cabin $4,099 per person for double occupancy; and Boat Deck $4,299 per person for double occupancy. We will tour Moscow, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Kremlin, Volga River, Kizhi Island, St. Petersburg, Hermitage Museum and Catherine Palace. A more detailed flier is available at DCSS.
Rome & the Amalfi Coast Depart September 20 and return September 29. Cost: $3,499 per person for double occupancy; $3,949 per person for single occupancy; and $3,469 per person for triple occupancy. Our adventure will begin with Whisper headsets, Rome, Regional Wines with Dinner, Ravello, Villa Rufolo, Vietri-sul-Mare, Sorrento, Amalfi Coast, Paestum, Pompeii, Wine Tasting, Naples and Archeological Museum. More detailed flier is available at DCSS. Barcelona & Madrid Getaway Depart November 29 and return December 6, Cost: $2,649 per person for double occupancy; $3,049 for single occupancy; and $2,619 for triple occupancy. We will start our tour with an in-depth look of Barcelona, then off to Las Ramblas, Parc Guell, La Sagrada Familia, Picasso Museum, Madrid, Paseo Castellano, Gran Via, Plaza de Espana, Prado Museum and Toledo. A more detailed flier is available at DCSS. Historical Home Tour
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HealthTalk Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN American Institute for Cancer Research Q: Is bottled ready-to-drink tea as high in antioxidants as the tea I brew at home? A: No, bottled tea is much lower in the polyphenol compounds that give black and green tea their antioxidant power. Commercial teas do seem to vary somewhat, but even those reportedly highest in polyphenols, and the compound called EGCG in particular, don’t contain anywhere near the amounts documented in standard brewed tea. The unsweetened
versions are still excellent zero-calorie alternatives to sugar-laden soft drinks when you are not able to brew your own. However, brewing tea at home is both less expensive and higher in antioxidant polyphenols. Although population studies show inconsistent evidence for tea reducing cancer risk, laboratory research suggests polyphenol compounds may act through pathways other than as antioxidants to reduce development of cancer, though more research is needed. Brew up a pitcher and refrigerate to have a cool zero-calorie drink handy on hot summer days. Here’s how: for concentrate, bring one quart of cold water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat and add 8-10 teabags for each quart of brewed iced
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the spine by 50 percent in waist-deep water and 75 percent in chest-deep water. For people with osteoporosis, water provides a place to exercise and improve balance with less fear of injury from falls. Experts disagree about whether aquatic exercise provides enough weight bearing to strengthen bones, but it does at least help maintain bone mass. Water’s resistance means running in deep water will give even more of an aerobic workout without adding impact on your joints. You can increase the muscle- and hearttraining effects even further by adding more resistance with fitness equipment such as webbed gloves, foam dumbbells and noodles. Water’s pressure on the body reduces leg swelling,
decreases heart rate and improves circulation. People with lung disease need to be cautious, however, since the increased aerobic workout in deep water may make breathing more difficult for them. Warmer water is best for arthritis, fibromyalgia or Parkinson’s disease. Cooler water minimizes multiple sclerosis symptoms and overheating in vigorous exercise, but may cause muscle cramps. Popular aquatic classes include circuit training, dance exercise and yoga for relaxation and flexibility. Check for classes through the Arthritis Foundation which offers aquatic programs listed at www.arthritis.org.
Help Seniors in Need by Recycling Old Cell Phones Do you have old cell phones sitting around gathering dust? Let us take those old phones off your hands and put them to good use. Donate them to DCSS! Proceeds from our cell phone recycling program go to our Emergency Fund, which helps local seniors in need of assistance. While some donated phones are used for our 911 Emergency Cell Phone program, most are recycled through a fundraising program that gives money back to us. Please think of us when you upgrade and spread the word to friends and family. Bring your old phones to the Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vermont St., or one of these other convenient drop-off locations throughout Douglas County: - Baldwin City Public Library - Eudora City Hall - Eudora Public Library - Lecompton City Hall - Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department The need for assistance is at an all-time high. Our Emergency Fund is currently depleted. Cash donations to the Emergency Fund would also be greatly appreciated. Checks may be sent to DCSS Emergency Fund, Douglas County Senior Services, Inc., 745 Vermont, Lawrence, KS, 66044.
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How to Make the Most of Your Doctor’s Visit Dear Savvy Senior Can you write a column educating patients on how to prepare for doctors appointments? I manage a number of small health clinics, and have found that patients - especially seniors - that come prepared when they visit our doctors are much more satisfied with the care they receive. Thanks for your help. Patient Educator Dear Educator, It’s very possible that your You’re right. Studies have shown that patients who help their doctors by providing important health information and preparing themselves for appointments tend to get better care than patients who don’t. Here are some simple things we can all do to help maximize our next visit to the doctor. Before Your Appointment Gathering your health information and getting organized before your appointment are the key steps to ensuring a productive meeting with your doctor. This is especially important if you’re seeing multiple doctors or are meeting with a new physician for the first time. Specifically, you need to: Get your test results: Make sure the doctor you’re seeing has copies of your latest X-ray, MRI or any other test or lab results, including reports from other doctors that you’ve seen. In most cases, you’ll need to do the leg work yourself which may only require a phone
call to your previous doctor asking them to send it, or you may need to go pick it up and take it yourself. List your medications: Make a list of all the medications you’re taking (prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals and herbal supplements) along with the dosages and take it with you to your appointment. Or, just gather up all you pill bottles and put them in a bag and bring them with you. Gather your health history: Your doctor also needs to know about any previous hospitalizations, as well as any current or past medical problems, even if they are not the reason you are going to the doctor this time. Genetics matter too, so having your family’s health history can be helpful. The U.S. Surgeon General offers a free web-based tool called “My Family Health Portrait” (see familyhistory.hhs.gov) that can help you put one together. Prepare a list of questions: Make a written list of the top three or four issues you want to discuss with your doctor. Since most appointments last between 10 and 15 minutes, this can help you stay on track and ensure you address your most pressing concerns first. If you’re in for a diagnostic visit, you should prepare a detailed description of your symptoms. During Your Appointment The best advice when you meet with your doctor is to speak up. Don’t wait to be
asked. Be direct, honest and as specific as possible when recounting your symptoms or expressing your concerns. Many patients are reluctant or embarrassed to talk about their symptoms, which makes the doctor’s job a lot harder to do. It’s also a good idea to bringing along a family member or friend to your appointment. They can help you ask questions, listen to what the doctor is telling you and give you support. Also consider taking some notes or ask the doctor if you can record the session for later review. If you don’t understand what the doctor is telling you, ask him or her to explain it in simple terms so you can understand. And if you run out of time and don’t get your questions answered, ask if you can follow up by phone or email, make another appointment, or seek help from the doctor’s nurse. Savvy tip: The National Institute on Aging offers a booklet called “Talking With Your Doctor: A Guide for Older People” that provides great information including a variety of questions to ask that can help you be a more informed patient. To get a free copy mailed to you, call 800-222-2225 or visit www. nia.nih.gov. (Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.)
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Q: I have a simple Will, but a lot of my savings is in my 401(k), my IRAs, and in life insurance. Do I need to list those items separately in my Will? A: No. In fact, all these assets - including 401(k), IRA, 403(b), and other tax deferred retirement savings plans, life insurance policies, and even accounts in banks and savings & loans - are not generally disposed of by your Will because generally you will have named individual beneficiaries to receive those assets directly at your death. The use of beneficiary designations can be a simple, low-cost estate planning tool, if used in the context of one’s overall estate planning. Life insurance is probably the most familiar use of beneficiary designations. Life insurance is a contract between a person who pays the premiums, the owner, and an insurance company. (Sometimes someone else pays the premiums...your employer, for example...but the employee is still the owner.) Most of the time, the owner is also the person whose death triggers the payment of benefits, the “insured,” and the person who has the right to name the person who receives payment from the company when the insured dies, the beneficiary. The owner can name more
than one beneficiary. For example, if Mrs. Jones has four children, she can direct the insurance company to pay them each 25% of the total amount due under the policy. It doesn’t go through her Will; it goes straight to the named beneficiaries. Likewise with your IRAs or your other tax qualified retirement savings. In fact, if your spouse is your first named beneficiary, you can have a back-up plan in which you name someone else as your “contingent beneficiary” in case your spouse dies before you do. And you can name more than one contingent beneficiary, if you choose. It is a very good idea to check your beneficiary designations periodically, because you may want changes in your family make-up - births and deaths and divorces, among other things - to be reflected as changes in your beneficiary designations. Usually, the custodian of your retirement savings will gladly provide you with what their records show as your current beneficiary designations. In Kansas, you can name a beneficiary or beneficiaries of your bank accounts, CDs, and other accounts in financial institutions. It’s called “Payon-Death,” or “POD,” and it is a simple, low-cost way to transfer any of your cash assets to the people to whom you want to give them at your death. Just ask your bank or savings & loan for a beneficiary form. Of course, no estate planning tool is perfect. The main problem with beneficiary designations is coordination. If, for example, you want your
three children to be equal beneficiaries, you have to name all three on all assets, or your have to keep close tabs on how your assets change over time. If you name “Child A” as beneficiary on your $10,000 life insurance policy, “Child B” on your $10,000 IRA, and “Child C” on your $10,000 CD, but then you spend your CD during your lifetime, Child C is the beneficiary of nothing and does not receive an equal gift. Using beneficiary designations sometimes sacrifices flexibility and coordination in exchange for convenience and economy. Estate planning is a personal project, that is, your particular situation must be planned for, and using generalities or overly simplified concepts won’t tailor your plan for your needs. Beneficiary designations are cheap and convenient, but won’t necessarily meet all your needs; there are other effective estate planning tools to consider. And even though it seems self-serving for me to emphasize this point, you should get estate planning advice and assistance from a qualified professional. (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, 8420543.)
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AARP Driver Safety Course July 26 & 27
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AARP is celebrating teachers and school personnel this summer with the AARP Driver Safety Educator Appreciation Promotion! In recognition of your generosity in teaching and helping others, AARP would like to invite you to attend this AARP Driver Safety classroom course for just $5, saving you up to $9 off the normal course price. The AARP Driver Safety classroom course is the nation’s first and largest course designed for drivers 50 and older. You’ll learn proven safety strategies to help maintain your confidence behind the wheel, so you can make new memories on the road.Plus, you may get a great discount on your car insurance! Ask your insurance company for savings amount. You will learn: • Defensive driving techniques, new traffic laws and rules of the road • How to deal with agressive drivers • Techniques to handle driving sitations such as left turns, right-ofway and blind spots • How to safely use anti-lock brakes, air bags and safety belts This class will be held at the Lawrence Senior Center and is open to anyone 18 years and older with a current drivers license. There is no physical or written test to take. This refresher course is a pleasant mix of video and instructor presentation. The cost for is $5 for educators (this session only); $12 for AARP members; and $14 for non-members. Preregistration is required by calling the DCSS, 842-0543.
DCSS offers FREE Financial Seminars Basic Personal Finance & Investing Seminar will be presented on Monday, August 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center. Attorney Robert Ramsdell, who previously taught economics at West Point, will present. This class will provide a basic overview of financial goal setting; stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs; diversification and asset allocation; Roth and taxdeferred investment options; the “4% Guideline” for retirement withdrawals; and related topics. The presentation lasts about an hour, followed by a question-and-answer period. Fundamentals of Estate Planning, presented by Attorney Robert Ramsdell, will be held on Thursday, August 30 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center. What happens if you die without a Will? What can a Will or Revocable Living Trust accomplish? What are durable Powers of Attorney for financial affairs and healthcare decisions? A Living Will? Would any of these be useful for you? Learn the answers to these questions and others. The presentation lasts about an hour, and will be followed by an open question-and-answer period. Pre-registration is required. Call 842-0543 to register, or for more information.
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