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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.

January 2015

Volume 42 No. 1

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Smart Driver Course Refresh your driving skills with the AARP Smart Driver Course! You will learn: - Defensive driving techniques - Proven safety strategies - New traffic laws and rules of the road

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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 will begin on Monday, February 2, 2015. • 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 starting Tuesday, January 20, 2015 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) • 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 Lumberyard Arts Center - call the Baldwin City Library for appt. - 785-594-3411 • Oskaloosa Public Library, 785-863-2637 • Ottawa City Hall, 785-242-5560

Plus, there are no tests to pass. You simply sign up and learn. Upon completion you could receive a multi-year discount on your car insurance (consult your agent for details). The AARP Smart Driver Course is Thursday and Friday, January 15 and 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center. The cost is $15 for AARP Members, and $20 for non-members. Lunch is from noon to 1 p.m. on your own, but if you’d like to reserve a Senior Center meal, you are welcome to do so. Classroom space is limited, so please call 842-0543 to register.

Intergenerational Choir members Pete Peterson, Chuck Benedict, and Evan Jorn are pictured following the Dec. 5 concert at the Lawrence Senior Center.

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ReINVENTING RETIREMENT In 2012, Douglas County Senior Services, Inc. (DCSS), the City of Lawrence, and the Douglas County Commission mutually agreed to work toward building a vibrant community for people age 55 and older. A community-wide task force gathered insights to understand the needs and desires for boomer-age people entering retirement. Their recommendations set a new course for DCSS to support active retirees, as a complement to existing services for older seniors. From this effort, two strategic initiatives emerged: • To develop an economic growth initiative to retain the community’s existing retirees, and attract new retirees to Lawrence and Douglas County. • To position DCSS as the single source of information for an aging community. In planning for this future, we discovered a gap between where DCSS is today, and where it needs to go to engage thriving, active retirees. This gap exists in part because boomers are demanding a different retirement experience than that of their parents. They desire an active and involved lifestyle in a community that understands them. Together DCSS, the City of Lawrence and Douglas County are working towards setting the foundation to build a vibrant retirement community and to transition DCSS to its bright future.

Thanks to Warren McElwain Mortuary for supporting ReINVENT Retirement, an initiative to attract retirees to relocate to Lawrence and Douglas County. L to R: Kim Farrell, Lisa Manley, Kristin Scheurer, DCSS Executive Director, Drew Sollars, Taron Davis, and Audrey Bell.

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“Welcome to Medicare” January14

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 January 14. 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 Jan. 21

Pictured from left are DCSS Executive Director Kristin Scheurer, Lawrence Mayor Mike Amyx, Douglas County Commissioner Jim Flory, and DCSS Outgoing Board Chair Pattie Johnston. Photo courtesy of Jason Dailey/Sunflower Publishing.

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 Wenesday, January 21 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center. For information, call 785-843-5233.

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Fundamentals of Estate Planning February 26 Death is a certainty, incapacity a possibility. You need to plan for both. Fundamentals of Estate Planning will help you create those plans. Join Robert Ramsdell for this informative seminar Thursday, February 26, from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Carnegie Building, 200 W. 9th Street. Topics covered include what happens under intestate succession if you die without a plan; the uses of a Will or Revocable Living Trust; an overview of probate administration; the impact of estate and gift taxes; non-testamentary transfer options, such as holding property in a joint tenancy; powers of attorney for financial and healthcare decision-making; Living Wills and Do Not Resuscitate Directives; and a very general overview of how limitations on Medicaid eligibility might affect your assets. The presentation lasts about an hour, followed by an open question-and-answer period. There is no need to register.

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Outgoing DCSS Board Members Recognized for Contributions to Growth We would like to recognize Pattie Johnston and Sue Brown for their service to Douglas County Senior Services, Inc., as both will be leaving the DCSS Board of Directors this month. Johnston served on the board for 10 years, and as Board Chair for 2 years. Recently she was elected president of a national library association. Johnston said, “It is an exciting opportunity, but one that will require much time and travel during 2015.”

Left, DCSS Outgoing Board Chair Pattie Johnston and right, DCSS Board Member Sue Brown. Brown served 3 years on the board of directors and on various DCSS committees. Brown says, “The experience I have earned is invaluable to me. I wish the best for Douglas County Senor Services in the future.” We are so grateful to both Johnston and Brown for sharing their time, talents and treasure. They have been instrumental in helping DCSS grow and transition. We extend our best wishes to them for future success.

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JANUARY 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1 CLOSED for New Year’s Holiday 5 DCSS Caregiver Support Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. For information call Janet, 842-0543. 6 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. 7 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.

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9 Lawrence Chronic Illness Support Group, Location varies. Please call Rachel at 9795393 or Jean at 865-0016 for information. 12 Breast Cancer Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold. For information, call 842-5250 or 840-2768.

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

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15 Alzheimer’s Association - Heart of America Chapter Caregiver Support Group, 5:306:45 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital, Conference Room D-South. For information contact Kelly Jones at alz.org or 913-831-3888. 15 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 843-0620. 19 CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 20 Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. For more information call Elaine, 760-1026.

20 Stroke Support Group, 4 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital. For more information call 785-505-2886. 20 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. 21 Douglas County Coalition on Aging (DCCOA), 8 a.m., Lawrence Senior Center. 21 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. 26 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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Personal Tech Products Designed Specifically for Seniors Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any tablets, smartphones or computers that are specifically designed for seniors? I would like to buy a device for my technology-challenged grandmother so she can get online and keep up with her grandkids better, but it needs to be super simplified so she can use it. Shopper Dear Shopper, There are actually several new tech products on the market today that are designed specifically for older boomers and seniors that are unfamiliar or uncomfortable with technology. These devices come equipped with simplified software, big, vivid features, less clutter and better customer support packages, which makes them more appealing and much easier to use than mainstream devices. Here are several top seniorfriendly options to look into. Smartphone If you’re thinking about a smartphone for your grandmother, check out the new GreatCall Touch3. Made by Samsung, this Android smartphone has a 4-inch touchscreen with an organized large icon menu list on the home screen that provides users simple access to often-used features like the phone, text messages, camera, pictures, email and Internet, along with your contacts and apps. It also has a 5-megapixel camera, a full-size onscreen keyboard, and offers a variety of health and safety features like the 5Star app that lets you immediately speak to a certified agent 24/7 who can identify your

location and get you the help you need. Urgent Care, which provides access to registered nurses and doctors for advice and diagnoses. And MedCoach, which sends medication reminders. Available at greatcall.com or 800918-8543, the Touch3 sells for $170 with a $20 introductory discount, plus a one-time activation fee of $35, and no-contract is required. Monthly service plans that include unlimited 5Star and Urgent Care service start at $25. And their data plans start at $2.50 per month for 20MB. Tablet Computer If you’re considering a tablet, a top senior-friendly option is AARP’s new RealPad, which costs $189 at aarprealpad.org, walmart.com/realpad or Walmart stores. Produced in partnership with Intel, the RealPad is an Android tablet with a 7.85-inch touchscreen. It provides a clutter-free simplified home page with large text icons to frequently used functions like email, social networks, weather, news, games, camera and pictures, Google, the Web, apps and more. It also has a 2-megapixel front camera and 5-megapixel rear camera, and comes with 24/7 phone support, a bunch of tutorial videos, and a “Real QuickFix” tool that connects users to technology support agents over the Internet who can access the tablet and fix problems. Desktop Computer If you think your grandmother would like a desktop computer, the Telikin (telikin.com, 800-717-7640), which has been around for three years now, is an excellent choice.

Ready to go right out of the box, this all-in-one touch-screen computer displays a big button menu on the screen at all times, providing simple access to most functions like the Internet, email, games, video chat, photo sharing, news and weather, and more. Available in two sizes - the 18.6inch “Telikin Touch” that costs $699, and the 22-inch “Telikin Elite II” for $1,079 - these computers come with built-in speakers, a Web camera, microphone, wired keyboard and mouse. They also offer a “tech buddy” feature so you can access your grandma’s Telikin computer remotely from your computer to help her when she needs it.

Running on Linux software instead of the standard Windows or Mac OS, the Telikin is also virus-resistant, comes with a 60-day trial period, a one-year warranty and free tech support. It’s also worth noting that Telikin has a partnership with firstSTREET - a senior product direct marketing company - that is also selling the 22-inch Telikin for $1,079, but have rebranded it as the “WOW! Computer” for Seniors. (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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Seniors Increasing Use of Computer Technology By Gayle Sigurdson - LPRD Recreation Programmer The internet plays an increasingly central role in connecting people of all ages to information, resources, and social interaction. This shift in communication makes technological skills all the more important, and historically, America’s seniors have been slower to embrace technology compared to their younger counterparts. However, their movement into digital life continues to deepen. According to the Pew Research Center, six in ten people age 65 and over are online and using email, and of those users, 71% go online every day or almost every day. Even the Social Security Administration no longer mails paper benefit statements or benefit checks because the information is now available online.

The relationship between seniors and technology is often defined by their use of the internet, tablets, and smart phones. However, the cutting edge technology used in hearing aids, home monitoring systems, and GPS are a part of everyday life for many seniors. People tend to use technology depending on their need or use for it, and seniors are no different. Some may experience various obstacles when adopting new technologies, but despite these hurdles they can make life significantly easier. The opportunity to “test drive” different options is key to identifying the right technology for you. Stores with a broad technology department are a good way to familiarize oneself with cost-effective options like tablets, netbooks, and laptops, as

well as the many software and hardware applications that adapt for hearing, vision and motor impairments. Once you are familiar with the options, consider classes or public computers where you can get hands-on experience. For someone who is anxious or skeptical about new technology, direct experience can provide a chance to separate fact from fiction and identify which device will better suit their needs. Luckily, there are several locations in Lawrence that offer these types of resources. The Lawrence Public Library has 36 computers with internet access. In addition, Independence Inc. has a fully accessible computer facility equipped with various technologies, and Lawrence Parks and Recreation provides computers and iPads for some of their classes.

The cost of purchasing a device, as well as internet access, may feel like an unnecessary expense but many seniors overestimate the cost of technology. This is usually because of assumptions based on outdated information or a misunderstanding of what type of equipment is needed. Whether it’s buying a refurbished computer to lower your equipment cost, or utilizing public places that provide free Wi-Fi, there are many cost effective options available. Today’s technology has the ability to keep seniors engaged, mentally active, and physically safe. It is increasingly important that access, or a lack thereof, be an informed and conscious decision for people of all ages.

AICR HEALTHTALK

Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - American Institute for Cancer Research Does physical activity protect against catching a cold or wear down your resistance? Regular moderate physical activity reduces the risk of respiratory infections, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. The common cold is an upper respiratory infection caused by a virus. Whether you get sick with a cold after you’ve been exposed to a virus depends on many influences on your immune system, such as how well you’re eating and whether you’ve been getting enough sleep, as well as age, stress and tobacco use. Physical activity seems to be among those important influences, too. Intense heavy exercise (as in runners training for a marathon) may decrease immune function and leave people more vulnerable when exposed to cold viruses. However, several randomized controlled studies have shown that people walking 35-45 minutes five days a week reported about half as many days with cold symptoms as inactive people in the studies. Part of this protection may come from promotion of healthy IgA levels, the immune cells particularly linked with fighting colds and other respiratory infections. In several studies of seniors age 65 and above, those assigned to an aerobic exercise group showed better IgA levels than did a control group. Several large population studies have also shown that frequent aerobic activity compared to a sedentary lifestyle predicts fewer sick days during the cold season.

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Just Like Me: The Savvy Scam Artist’s Shortcut to Gaining Your Trust A Letter From District Attorney Charles Branson I came across an interesting release from the Federal Trade Commission and it made me think how easy it is for strangers to coax us into letting our guard down. Scammers rely on deceiving and tricking us for their scams to work. The more savvy of the scam artists are familiar with something called the “just like me” tendency. In a nutshell, the “just like me” tendency is when we meet someone new and learn we have something in common such as an alma mater, a hometown or a shared tradition or language, our natural tendency is to be drawn to, relate to and maybe even trust that person. That tendency is EXACTLY what a scammer is hoping for. My hope is to expose this trick so you do not fall for a scammer’s ploys. The Federal Trade Commission recently held a workshop that explored this issue and they posed some interesting scenarios. Here are their examples: • You get a call from someone who speaks the same language you do, selling you a workat-home program. You feel comfortable with them, so you share personal information and stories. Before you know it, this feels like someone you can trust. However, this could be a set-up. Scammers often use personal connections to make you feel comfortable - and get close enough to get your money.

• You identify with an ad on TV or radio featuring someone who looks or sounds like you. Because you identify with the person in the ad, you might believe what they are saying. However, not every ad is true. It could have been made, and paid for, by a scammer. Ads are not reviewed by an outside organization to make sure they are legitimate before they run. You have to do your own research. • Someone claiming to be a lawyer or government official tells you about a debt you need to pay or asks you to buy something. In your community, highly educated people, officials, and experts might command a lot of respect. However, are they really the experts they claim to be? Check out their claims before you give them information or money. So how do you protect yourself? Learn to spot a scammer. If someone tries to convince you to buy a product, pay for something or make a donation, take a moment. DO NOT BE RUSHED. Go the extra mile and verify that they are really who they say they are. Research the person/company/ product/charity. Do not make the mistake of assuming simply because you have something in common with someone that the person is as trustworthy and honest as you are. This can be difficult because most of us want to be polite to people. That is the EXACT reaction the scammer is counting on. Do not let a need to be “polite” deter your determination to proceed with all due caution.

I hope the information in this article was helpful to you and that you and yours are enjoying a joyous and prosperous 2015. As always, for general consumer protection information, please contact my consumer protection division at 785-330-2849. We are always ready to serve the citizens of 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.)

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Leisure and Learning Catalog - Course Description

deducted from refunds for cancellations less than one week in advance.

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.

Partial class scholarships may be available for seniors who qualify. Scholarships will be considered upon completion of application in the Leisure and Learning office.

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

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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 nonrefundable. 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

Reasonable accommodations can be made for special needs. Registrant must specify needs and provide information at time of enrollment.

Yoga for Every Body (Douglas County Senior Services) Tuesdays, January 6 - February 24. 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) Need exercise? Come to the East Lawrence Recreation Center from 7-10 a.m., Monday through Friday.

You’ll get your heart pumping and have a great time building friendships with fellow walkers. FREE! For more information, contact Stephen Mason at 785- 832-7950. Pickleball - Open Play (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Monday-Friday at the East Lawrence Center. For competitive, recreational and beginning players. Call the East Lawrence Center (832-7950) for specific days and times. There is no charge for open play. Personal Training (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Need help reaching your fitness goals? Lawrence Parks and Recreation has certified personal trainers to help you make your workouts safe, productive and successful. Training and registration are available at all recreation centers. For more information, contact Gayle Sigurdson at 785-832-7920. Chair Exercise (Douglas County Senior Services) Wednesdays and Fridays (ongoing) 11-11:30 a.m. Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. EDUCATION, HOBBY & FINANCE Computer 101 (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Saturdays, March 7 and 14, 2-4 p.m. Fee:$30. Location: Riverfront Plaza. Instructor: Andrew Torres.

This course is designed for those with little or no computer experience. We use hands-on training to help you become more comfortable while operating computers. You will learn terminology, parts of the computer, use of the mouse and keyboard and get a general understanding of the computer. We will cover email, word processing and the internet. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 8327920 or www.lprd.org. Creating Family Archives (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Tuesdays, February 17-March 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Fee: $40. Location: Carnegie Building. Instructor: LPRD staff and Community Partners. This is a chance for family members to tackle a winter project together. A class designed for those who have a box of pictures, clippings and other family ephemera with which they are someday going to do something. Learn about different types of family archives and area resources to guide you in preserving your family history. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920 or www. lprd.org. American Standard MahJongg (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Wednesdays, February 18-March 25, 7-9 p.m. Fee: $35 Location: Castle Tea Room. Instructor: Pearl Neaves.

This fascinating rummy-like game was originally played solely by the Chinese ruling classes. Now with patience and a few lessons, anyone can master the intricacies of this classic game. Classes will meet at the historic Castle Tea Room. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 8327920 or www.lprd.org. AARP Smart Driver Course (Douglas County Senior Services) Thursday and Friday, January 15 & 16, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fee: $15 for AARP Members, $20 for non-members. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Refresh your driving skills with the AARP Smart Driver Course. You will learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. Plus, there are no tests to pass; simply sign up and learn. Upon completion you could receive a multi-year discount on your car insurance. Lunch from noon to 1 p.m. on your own. Limited spots available, please call 842-0543 to register. Fundamentals of Estate Planning (Douglas County Senior Services & Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Thursday, February 26, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Carnegie Building. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell.

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Death is a certainty, incapacity a possibility. You need to plan for both. Fundamentals of Estate Planning will help you create those plans. The class covers what happens under intestate succession if you die without a plan; the uses of a Will or Revocable Living Trust; an overview of probate administration; the impact of estate and gift taxes; nontestamentary transfer options, such as holding property in a joint tenancy; powers of attorney for financial and healthcare decision-making; Living Wills and Do Not Resuscitate Directives; and a very general overview of how limitations on Medicaid eligibility might affect your assets. The presentation lasts about an hour, followed by an open question-and-answer period. No need to register. Mindfulness: The Art of Being Present (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Wednesdays, February 18-March 25, 6-7:30 p.m. Fee: $35 Location: Castle Tea Room. Instructor: Dr. Jeff Nichols Mindfulness is a set of skills that anyone can learn with daily practice. It has been shown in numerous studies to lead to lower stress, better health, and greater happiness. This class will teach the basic elements of mindfulness practice. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920 or www. lprd.org.

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

Senior Center Board Room. Instructor: Jim Bennett.

This course will stress some of the basics of the Spanish language and useful words and phrase. Bring your English to Spanish Dictionary.

Buy, Sell, Trade on the Internet (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Mondays, March 9-March 30, 6-7 p.m. Fee: $30. Location: Riverfront Plaza. Instructor: Ashlee Roll-Gregory.

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

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

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Buy, Sell, Trade on the Internet (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) 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, 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.

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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, 8437469, 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 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 (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. Basic Felting Techniques (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Mondays, February 2-February 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Fee: $45 - supplies provided. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Gayle Sigurdson. For ages 50 and over. Felting is an age-old craft that creates beautiful pieces by applying moisture, heat and pressure to wool. This introductory class will teach techniques of wet felting, needle felting and recycling felt. Students will create two and three dimensional pieces, pre-felts and apply basic surface design techniques. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920 or www.lprd.org. Papier Mache (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Fridays, March 27-April 17, 1-4 p.m. Fee: $45-supplies provided. Location: Community Building. Instructor : Rose Campbell Most of us are probably familiar with this craft as a humble grade school project, but Papier Mache has a grand history. Because the medium is easily malleable, everything from dolls to curved furniture have been made from it. Learn the

basic techniques for creating lightweight, strong pieces that easily lend themselves to ornamentation and surface design. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920 or www.lprd.org. MUSIC New Horizons Band (Douglas County Senior Services) (Ongoing) Fridays, 4 - 5 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Clarinet Rehearsal (Douglas County Senior Services) (Ongoing) Fridays, 2:303:30 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 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) Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike. Thursday, January 15, show starts at 7:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Theatre Lawrence. Winner! 2013 Tony Award for Best Play. Sibling rivalry fans the flames of laughter in this wonderful mashup. Melancholy turns into mayhem when Vanya and his sister Sonia - along with their clairvoyant housekeeper Cassandra - are paid a surprise visit by Hollywood star sibling Masha and her twenty something boy toy. Will Vanya and Sonia find happiness? Will Masha sell the house? And will Spike ever put his pants on? 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. Theatre Lawrence Dress Rehearsal (Douglas County Senior Services) Clybourne Park a Drama by Bruce Norris. Thursday, February 26, show starts at 7:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Theatre Lawrence. Winner! 2011 Pulitzer Prize Drama. This wickedly funny and fiercely provocative play

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about race, real estate, and the volatile values of each, won nearly every honor the theatre has to give, including the Olivier Award, the Evening Standard Award, and the Tony. Honored, acclaimed and completely outrageous, it explores the fault line between race and property!

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, January 28, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Fee: $35 Transportation provided from Community Building. Registration deadline: Wednesday, January 19. 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., 832-7920 or www.lprd.org. Kansas State Capitol Tour (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Wednesday, February 18, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. Fee: $25 Transportation provided from Community Building. Registration deadline Wednesday, February 4

The Kansas State Capitol is an impressive public monument as well as the working offices for the governor and legislators. Over a century after it was originally completed, a significant preservation and

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restoration project was recently honored with the Medallion Award for Rehabilitation from the Kansas Preservation Alliance. Join us for a guided tour of the building, famous murals and visitor center. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 8327920 or www.lprd.org. 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. Continued on page 12

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us each Friday afternoon to Kick off spring with barbeque enjoy a bag of freshly popped featured on Diners, Dives and popcorn, just like you’d get at the movie theater. What a Drive-ins, then ride along perfect snack to start off the the Somerset wine trail on weekend. Limit 1 free bag the Miami Trolley, stopping per person, while supplies for wine tasting at four last. area wineries. Registration includes the trolley and wine Pool & Coffee (Ongoing) tasting, lunch on your own. - Lawrence Senior Center, Register at the Community Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Building, 115 W. 11th St., 8 a.m. 832-7920 or www.lprd.org. - Baldwin Senior Center, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-1 ALSO HAPPENING at p.m. Senior Services... Continued from page 11

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

Bingo (Ongoing) - Lawrence Senior Center: Thursdays, 11-11:45 a.m. - Eudora Dining Center: Wednesdays, 12:30-1 p.m.

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It may bring more than you are asking!

The Auctioneers 800.887.6929 www.billfair.com

In case of bad weather please listen to KLWN 1320 AM radio for closing of senior center, meals and activities. Information will also be available on TV station KMBC Channel 9 and cable Channel 6.

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. JANUARY 2 - Closed (New Year’s Break) 9 - Rehearsal

16 - Rehearsal 23 - Rehearsal 30 - Rehearsal

DCSS Board of Directors Dennis Domer, Chair

Judy Wright,Vice Chair

Kathy Clausing-Willis, Secretary

Jason Hornberger, Treasurer

Kelly Calvert Judy Bellome

Dr. Phil Godwin

Hank Booth Ellen Paulsen

LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE The Lawrence Public Library Bookmobile makes stops each week at a variety of senior 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. MONDAY: 9-10 a.m. Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle 10:30-11:30 a.m. Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Drive 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. Arbor Court at Alvamar , 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 8433833. Visit the Library’s website: www.lawrence.lib.ks.us.

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LEGALESE by Molly Wood

Q: My mom had a stroke and has been in the nursing home receiving physical therapy, but she’s getting well enough to go home, if I can be there to take care of her a couple of weeks. Can I be protected from being fired if I take time off my job to take care of her? A: I hope so, but it depends. The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) allows employees who have an elderly parent with a serious health condition to take unpaid leave, and offers some job protection. Under the FMLA a “serious health condition� is an “illness, injury, impairment or any physical or mental condition that requires inpatient medical care or continuing treatment by a health care provider,� which includes care in a hospital, hospice, assisted living facility or nursing home. The FMLA protects employees taking up to 12 weeks annually of unpaid leave to care for ailing family members, including elderly parents. An employee who has been terminated for taking leave to care for a sick parent, in violation of the FMLA, would be permitted to seek reinstatement to his or her prior position, lost wages (up to 200% of lost wages, if the employer acted in bad faith), and potential noneconomic damages. But all employees are not protected; small employers are not covered by the FMLA. Only

employers with 50 or more employees, which amount to only 60% of private sector employees, are covered by and required to provide FMLA leave benefits. All public employees are covered, however, as are private elementary and secondary schools, regardless of the number of employees employed.

during treatment of a serious health condition. Additionally, the FMLA permits family members to take leave from work to fill in for other caretakers, provide transportation to and from health-care providers, or to make arrangements for changes in care, such as transferring a parent to a nursing home.

Also, every type of assistance one might provide to a parent with a serious health condition is not covered. For example, employees are not generally covered by the FMLA for activities not traditionally considered “caregiving,� like making household repairs or improvements, unless those repairs or improvements are directly related to the parent’s basic medical, hygienic, or safety needs. Rather, the FMLA permits employees to secure leaves of absence to assist parents who, while living in their own homes or being treated in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, or other facilities, are unable to care for their own basic medical, hygienic, safety or nutritional needs or who would benefit psychologically by a family member providing comfort or reassurance

FMLA protection extends only to unpaid leave. So if the employee is otherwise covered and protected from termination for being absent from work, the employee would have to be able to afford to go without wages during his or her absence.

retirement at age 65, and economic forces have influenced retirement plans of older employees, so that many now work long past the retirement ages of prior generations. The first wave of baby boomers are now in their 60s. Already, people over 85 are the fastest growing segment of the population by age. It’s possible that even employees in their 70s will need FMLA leave to assist aged parents or must choose whether to sacrifice their own financial security for their parents’ sakes. Job protection for caregiving could turn out to be essential for today’s workers.

The protection the FMLA affords is likely to be required more in the future. With their increasing lifespans, older persons have longer to become vulnerable to age-related ailments requiring caregiving assistance from sons and daughters -- who are not getting any younger themselves. Some employees in their middle-age and senior years have at least one living parent who will need their caregiving assistance at various times. Health-care advances, elimination of mandatory

(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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O.U.R.S.

(Oldsters United for Responsible Service) Dances • January 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, JANUARY 4 Country Melody • SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 Dr. Cook’s Medicine Show • SUNDAY, JANUARY 18 Barbed Wire • SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 Borderline Country (Business Meeting 5 p.m.)

LIVING LIFE E WITH H

Grace

At GRACE HOSPICE, our focus is on the quality of life. Working as a team, we plan and coordinate care that centers on the physical, social, spiritual, and emotional needs of patients and their loved ones. Grace Hospice is a locally owned business that serves several counties in Kansas and Missouri

www.gracehospicellc.com - TOPEKA3715 SW 29th St., Ste. 100 • Topeka, KS 66614 (785) 228-0400 Fax (785) 288-9049

- LAWRENCE1420 Wakarusa, Ste 202 • Lawrence, KS 66049 (785) 841-5300 Fax (785) 841-53010

Toll Free 800-396-7778 - KANSAS CITY9233 Ward Parkway, Ste 201 • Kansas City, MO 64114 (7816) 444-4611 Fax (816) 9480

- LEEWOOD8900 State Line Rd., Ste 409 • Leewood, KS 66206 (913) 948-9473 Fax (913) 948-9477

Toll Free 866-878-4611 YES, THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN HOSPICE SERVICE PROVIDERS.

SCHEDULE EARLY: Due to a heavy demand for transportation, 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.

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 785865-6925 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.

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 785-8420543 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

Maxine Scott, coordinator (785) 594-2409 1221 Indiana, Baldwin City For information about meals in Lecompton, call 842-0543.

JANUARY Menu Entrées

Thursday, CLOSED for New Year’s Holiday Friday, January 2 - Marinated Meatballs Monday, January 5 - Smothered Steak Tuesday, January 6 - Italian Sausage Wednesday, January 7 - BBQ Pulled Pork Thursday, January 8 - Beef Chili Friday, January 9 - Chicken Alfredo Monday, January 12 - Sloppy Joes Tuesday, January 13 - Chicken and Noodles Wednesday, January 14 - Beef Enchiladas Thursday, January 15 - Chicken Breast Friday, January 16 - Baked Ham Monday, CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Tuesday, January 20 - Beef Stew Wednesday, January 21 - Chicken Fried Steak Thursday, January 22 - Spaghetti and Meatballs Friday, January 23 - Peppercorn Chicken Monday, January 26 - BBQ Rib Sandwich Tuesday, January 27 - Beef Goulash Wednesday, January 28 - Chicken Mornay Thursday, January 29 - Meatloaf Friday, January 30 - Chicken Parmesan

(Menu subject to change without notice.)

“What’s for lunch?” “Grab & Go”

Senior Carry-out Meals Available On the go? In a hurry? No time to sit and eat? Senior Meals Grab & Go is the answer! Carry-out meals are available to seniors age 60 and over and their spouses who need a fast, nutritious meal on the go. Call any Senior Dining Center at least a day in advance to reserve your meal, and it will be ready to Grab & Go. A donation of $3.25 per meal is suggested. For more information about the Senior Dining Center nearest you, see the listings in this newsletter. Home delivered meals for homebound seniors are also available. Call the Senior Meals Program at 842-0543 for information.

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

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

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

Editor: Janet Ikenberry Executive Director: Kristin Scheurer Printer: Lawrence Journal-World 609 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS 66044 Douglas County Senior Services, Inc., is funded by Douglas County Mill Levy • Older Americans Act through the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging • Kansas Department on Aging • Kansas Department of Transportation • special grants • project income • fund-raising activities • and your donations. Douglas County Senior Services, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or size. If you feel that you have been discriminated against, you have the right to file a complaint with Douglas County Senior Services. 842-0543. (TDD: 1-800-766-3777). Toll free: 1-877-295-DCSS (1-877-295-3277) On the web: dgcoseniorservices.org

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