MISSION: To create opportunities that allow older residents of Douglas County to remain independent and active in their homes and communities.
November 2014
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Volume 41 No. 11
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Douglas County Senior Services, Inc.
SALUTES AMERICA’S VETERANS Thank you for your service to our country! Remember Veterans Day November 11
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The Lawrence Pilot Club generously donated $500 to the DCSS Senior Meals program. The money was raised at the semi-annual Lawrence Pilot Club Antique Show and Sale. Senior Meals Manager Ray Buckingham and DCSS Executive Director Kristin Scheurer attended a recent gathering of the group (pictured above) to accept the check.
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INCOME TAX VOLUNTEERS NEEDED If you are not afraid of people, computers, tax returns, challenges and learning new things, we may have just the volunteer opportunity for you. AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is looking for more volunteers to help low- and moderate-income families prepare and file their individual tax returns next season. Volunteers do not need to be an AARP member or retiree to participate. We do need volunteers to have basic computer skills and the personal drive necessary to learn and become proficient with new tax preparation software provided by the IRS.
2ND ANNUAL
Caring for the Caregiver Educational Fair - November 6 Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging is proud to partner with Douglas County Senior Services to present the 2nd annual Caring for the Caregiver Educational Fair. Join us for this come and go event featuring information and service providers to help the caregiver through their complex journey. Some organizations attending include Senior Services, Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, the Alzheimer’s Association, Project Lifesaver, Kansas Relay, Audio Reader and the Health Department. This event will be held on November 6 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Douglas County Senior Services, 745 Vermont Street. For more information, contact Michele Dillon at Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, 785-235-1367.
OPERATION DIABETES & HEALTH FAIR NOVEMBER 19, 5 - 7 P.M.
AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are provided access to all computer equipment and training materials required and receive comprehensive tax training in January. They learn new skills while making a real difference in their communities.
The University of Kansas School of Pharmacy APhA, along with Harvesters-The Community Food Network, presents Operation Diabetes & Health Fair. This fun and educational event will be held at the Douglas County Senior Center, 745 Vermont Street. Diabetes and cholesterol screenings, and blood pressure screenings will be available. Harvesters will present a cooking demonstration for diabetics, and there will be a raffle and prizes. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn more about diabetes and to understand your own health risk.
Tax preparation will begin February 2, 2015 and run through April 15, 2015.
THANK YOU
Contact Sarah Merriman at 785-813-1136 or by email at smerriman@swbell.net.
to this month’s Community Sponsor,
Vintage Park at Baldwin City
Making a Difference, Every Day, Every Time.