60 & Better Newsletter | October 2014

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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.

October 2014

Volume 41 No. 10

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PICKLEBALL POPULARITY GROWING by Evan Jorn

The game of pickleball had its humble beginnings on Bainbridge Island, Washington in 1965. On a family vacation that included a badminton court but not enough equipment, Congressman Joel Pritchard and his friend Bill Bell got to tinkering around with some ping pong paddles and wiffle balls that they had around. Eventually they lowered the badminton net to the ground like a tennis net, started hitting those wiffle balls back and forth over the net with their ping pong paddles, and created a game using the badminton lines. The first game of pickleball had begun! In Lawrence, pickleball had a similar humble beginning in 2007. Someone on the staff at the This group photo was taken recently at Lyons Park Douglas County Senior Center bought a box with during a break in the action at regular morning pickleball. a net, four wooden pickleball paddles and some pickleballs and invited people to set up the net in the ballroom above the fire station and give it a go. For nearly a year, an intrepid group of retirees, chided by the nearby pool players who called what they were seeing “the stupidest thing you’ve ever seen,” set up the net several mornings a week and hit the ball back and forth. For over a year, there were no lines on the floor and no actual games played. This group was happy to hit the ball back and forth, visit with each other, try to get a little better at keeping the ball going, laugh at what would happen on mis-hits (one person was extremely adept at hitting the ceiling,) and get a little exercise to boot. In the summer of 2008, one of that group found out that pickleball was now a sport in the Sunflower State Games in Topeka. I decided it was time to move forward and actually play a game with lines, rules and scorekeeping. What a concept! I entered the Sunflower State Games competition in singles, since I did not want to impose myself on a partner in doubles, but lo and behold they assigned me a doubles partner anyway. I was able to play with a group in Topeka on one occasion before the competition, so at least the day of the Games was not my absolute first time out. I had a blast that day, met a wonderful group of pickleball players in Topeka who were ready to help us grow the game in Lawrence in any way they could, and our growth had begun. The Senior Center was soon ready to use our space for other activities, so they arranged with Lawrence Continued on page 6

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Are you ready for the cold weather? Stay safe and cozy this winter! As you recall, we experienced some fairly chilly temperatures in mid-September. Now is the time to get your furnace winterized, and our friendly Service Guard professionals are ready to help. Service Guard values the trust that our customers place in us. We work very hard to help our customers when they need an appliance repaired. You probably haven’t turned on your furnace for the past few months since summer began, but now that we’re into the fall season, you’ll likely be cranking up your furnace. Is your furnace not coming on at all? • Check that your thermostat is set to heat and that the temperature is set higher than the room temperature. • Check to make sure your circuit breaker wasn’t tripped. Want to avoid a costly furnace repair? Here are a few simple tips for maintaining your furnace: • Change HVAC filter every one-three months • Maintain a three-foot clearance around your furnace • Have an annual inspection of your furnace by a certified technician Sometimes, there are a few simple things you can check before you call us at Service Guard. Of course, we encourage you to use every safety precaution when attempting these repairs. But most importantly, we always welcome your call when you feel a problem is best left to one of our trained professionals. Just call us at 800-504-2000, and we’ll be there!

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another $25.00 to the program, staying right here in Douglas County. We understand that low-income households in Douglas County have difficulty paying for their heating bills. Warm Hearts of Douglas County, Inc. was formed in 1982 to assist low-income households who struggle to pay their winter heating fuel bills. The following agencies take applications for this seasonal program: Douglas County Senior Services, Inc., the Ballard Center, ECKAN, Penn House, and the Salvation Army in Lawrence. Want more information? Visit www. warmheartsofdouglascounty.com or call DCSS at 785-842-0543.

Black Hills Cares Black Hills Energy opens its heart to keep folks warm through its Black Hills Cares program, which provides a dollar-for-dollar match to the (If you would like to see your business spotlighted Warm Hearts Emergency Fuel Assistance fund. As a customer, if you in our publication, please contact Tina Roberts donate $25.00 towards the Warm Hearts program, Black Hills will provide at (785) 842-0543 or tinar@sunflower.com for information.)

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“Welcome to Medicare” October 8

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 October 8. 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.

It’s Time to Shop for New Prescription Drugs MEDICARE PART D ASSISTANCE The Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Period begins Oct. 15 and DCSS will once again provide assistance navigating the new Medicare Part D Plans and enrollment. It is important to reevaluate your Part D (prescription) coverage each year, as plans change and so may your medications. Please call 842-0543 to schedule your appointment at the Lawrence Senior Center. Watch for information about assistance in Eudora, Baldwin City and Lecompton in the next “60 and Better” newsletter.

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Boomtown: Stake your Claim By Kristin Scheurer, DCSS Executive Director entrepreneurs will aggressively compete for boomer dollars. While an aging population is sometimes seen as a costly burden, it is actually an untapped opportunity. Many retirees have steady incomes, leading some people to speak about retirement as America’s newest growth industry. Born 1946 - 1964, Baby Boomers comprise the largest generation of Americans turning age 65, reaching this age at 10,000 a day until 2030. Annually, this equates to approximately 4 million people nearing retirement age and collectively, positions them in a place of economic power. Businesses, communities and

In an attempt to capture a share of this opportunity, the Lawrence City Commission and Douglas County Commission established a Retiree Attraction and Retention Task Force to research this economic development initiative. In 2012, the Task Force recommended a marketing program to retain and

attract retirees to Lawrence and Douglas County. The program was branded ReINVENT Retirement to communicate the boomer desire for a retirement that is different from their parentĂ­s retirement. This program will entice boomers to relocate to our community to Live the Lawrence life. The promotional plan will spread the message using public relations, social media, and networking.

win by contributing resources of time, talent and treasure.

Douglas County Senior Services will lead this initiative to build a vibrant retirement community. We believe no retiree attraction campaign will reach its full potential without the support of the community. Everyone can

To stake your claim in this exciting initiative, please call Executive Director Kristin Scheurer to discuss private partner opportunities. ReINVENT Retirement is targeting a 2015 launch.

Currently Douglas County Senior Services is seeking private partners to match contributions from the City of Lawrence, and from Douglas County. Businesses and organizations who have a stake in attracting an influx of retirees to our community will be our most engaged community partners.

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Home Safe Home - How You Can Help Ensure the Safety of Your Residence A Letter From District Attorney Charles Branson I have written about home and personal safety in the past, but as it has been a few years, I thought it was time to bring this back onto our radar screens. Not too many years ago, criminals looked for the easy targets for their break-ins. They went for unsecured homes that had all but unrolled the welcome mat for them. In today’s world, many of them are not past kicking in a locked door or smashing a window to get to what they want, therefore, you want to make your home as UNINVITING as possible. There are several questions to ask yourself when reviewing your home’s current security measures and you can then utilize that information to ensure you are not an easy target for a criminal. Here are some items to review. You want to ensure all your doors and windows are locked at all times of the day, not just during the night and you want to ensure

all of your doorways are well lit. With today’s low energy bulbs, you can light your doorways with a 100-watt energy saver bulb that only uses 26 watts of energy. Energy and money well spent for your safety and peace of mind. You want to take a few minutes to review the style of your doors, door locks and strike plates. Do you have a solid core door with a deadbolt installed? While deadbolts are very important on all your doors, it is especially important to have one installed on back doors and any doors that are hard to see from the street. Criminals like to work where they are not easily seen, so these “hidden” doors are tempting. What about your strike plates? Ensure they are installed with screws at least 2 inches long. This helps prevent the door from simply being shoved inward. What about your door hinges? It is not unheard of for an inexperienced door hanger to install a door with the hinges to the outside where the hinge pins can easily be removed. If your hinges are

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to the outside, you may want to replace them with non-removable pins. Are your windows secured? Some modern windows have tabs that keep a criminal from opening the window more than a few inches. If your windows do not have this feature, you may want to consider drilling a hole through the upper frame and placing a removable screw into the hole. Are your windows uncovered? While most of us love the sunshine filling our homes with light and warmth, make certain while doing so you are not advertising your personal property that is easy to steal. For example, if you open your drapes/blinds does it make it apparent to a passerby that you have a laptop computer on your dining room table? If so, you may want to consider keeping the drapes/blinds tightly shut. The use of a monitored alarm system and the posting of a sign in your yard and/ or windows is a useful deterrent. If you do not already have a system, there are many companies vying for your business so make certain to do your homework and purchase a system that best suits your needs. Do not fall for the hard sale or scare tactics a salesperson may try to use. You may want to consider using a generic home security sign rather than the one provided by the company. They can be purchased at home improvement stores. If a criminal knows what brand/type of security system you have, it may be easier for him/her to defeat it. When you leave for overnight trips do you have multiple light timers set to turn the lights off and on at dawn and dusk and maybe for a radio to play? Remember to arrange for the stoppage of your mail and newspaper delivery. Nothing screams, “We are not home,” like a pile of newspapers on the driveway or porch. How is the security of your yard and garage? Is your landscaping kept trimmed back so there is no place for a criminal to hide? Are garage doors kept shut even if you only walk away for only a minute or two? A criminal can quickly grab an expensive set of golf clubs, a bicycle or other valuables in your garage before you even realize they are gone.

Finally, is your house number displayed so it can be clearly read from the street so in an urgent situation police and other emergency responders can quickly find your home? For those who want assistance in summing up their home’s security condition, the Lawrence Police Department’s (LPD) neighborhood resource officers will conduct a home security survey for any city resident who wishes to have one. They will provide general information on home security and explain crime prevention through environmental design principals as it applies to landscaping, lighting, etc. The LPD neighborhood resource offers can be reached by calling 785-830-7408 or by e-mailing NRO@lkpd.org. You can also contact LPD to request additional patrol, if you will be out of town, if you have vandalism concerns, etc. This can be done by calling the non-emergency number at 785-832-7509 or online at http://police.lawrenceks.org/content/ property-checks-lkpd. For residents living in Douglas County, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office offers property checks. You may call their main number 785-841-0007 and request a property check. Their staff will take the address, the period of the requested check and any other relevant information. I hope this information was helpful to you and you will consider putting these tips into action. Remember, if you ever believe someone may be lurking outside your home, immediately call 9-1-1. You do not want to wait until it is too late to summon help. 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. (Some of the information in this article came from “How to Secure the Castle,” New York Times, Bob Tedeschi. 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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OCTOBER 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1 Legislative Forum, 2-4 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center - Sponsored by the Older Womens League, the Douglas County Coalition on Aging and the Douglas County Advocacy Council on Aging. 6 DCSS Caregiver Support Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. For information call Janet, 842-0543. 7 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.

Memorial Hospital, Conference Room D-South. For information contact Kelly Jones at alz.org or 913-831-3888. 17 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.

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

11 Fibromyalgia & Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group, “Focus on Improvement.” Location varies. Please call Rachel at 979-5393 or Jean at 8650016 for information.

13 Breast Cancer Support Group, 5:30 p.m., Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold. For information, call 842-5250 or 840-2768. 15 Douglas County Coalition on Aging (DCCOA), 8 a.m., Lawrence Senior Center. 15 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. 16 Alzheimer’s Association - Heart of America Chapter Caregiver Support Group, 5:30-6:45 p.m., Lawrence

20 DCSS Caregiver Support Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. For information call Janet, 842-0543. 21 Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. For more information call Elaine, 760-1026. 21 Stroke Support Group, 4 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital. For more information call 785-505-2886. 21 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. 27 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.

MEDICATION SAFETY SHOULDN’T BE HARD TO SWALLOW Are you confused about your medications? Wondering about interactions, or think you’re experiencing side effects? Do you have other questions about your medications that you want answered? Students with the MedHawk program from the KU School of Pharmacy will be at the Lawrence Senior Center Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 8 to 10:30 a.m. to help with medication safety, and to answer questions. Schedule a time to meet one-on-one with a student from the School of Pharmacy by calling 785-842-0543. You will need to bring a complete list of your medications and dosage information.

Kansas Commission on Veterans’ Affairs presentation Oct. 15

Join Veteran Service Representative Rick Massey for a discussion on cash assistance provided by the VA for low-income veterans and surviving spouses age 65 and over. The presentation will be held Wenesday, October 15 at 1:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center. For information, call 785-843-5233.

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KABC FUNDRAISER October 26

Pickleball Continued from page 1

“Stand By Me” is an annual charity event that benefits the non-profit work of Kansas Advocates for Better Care (KABC), in offering guidance and assistance to elders and family caregivers faced with life-changing long-term care decisions, as well as the work KABC does on behalf of elders to improve public policies that govern elder care. Stand By Me 2014 will be held on Sunday, October 26 from 2-5 p.m. at Maceli’s in Lawrence, KS, 1031 New Hampshire. Sandy Praeger will be honored at the event with the 2014 KABC Caring Award. Stand By Me offers up live music, dance, and live and silent auctions for an afternoon of relaxed fun. All proceeds from Stand By Me support caregiver training for better quality elder care, guidance for elders and families dealing with long-term care decisions or problems, and published resources and advocacy aimed at improving the quality of care that elder Kansans receive. Auction guest emcee Kim Murphree, owner of the Lawrence-based Murphree Network, will lead the live auction bidding on items such as artwork by renowned crop artist Stan Herd, a one-week stay in a Taos NM condo, a football autographed by members of the Kansas City Chiefs Ambassadors (Retired Players), tickets for performing arts events at Johnson County Community College and the KU Lied Center, KU basketball autographed by Coach Bill Self, Kansas Public Radio airtime, Big Band Jazz Tickets, New Theatre Restaurant Tickets, children’s books autographed by local artist Stephen Johnson, and much more. Light refreshments will be served and entertainment provided by The Fabulous Torque’s. There is no cost to attend Stand By Me, all donations are appreciated. The event is open to the public, RSVPs are required by October 13th. Guests are asked to register by contacting the KABC office at (785) 842-3088 or toll free 1-800-525-1782. Email registrations can be made at info@kabc.org.

Parks and Recreation to allow us to set up our nets at the East Lawrence Recreation Center three times a week. There we had sufficient space to put down tape for the lines and play real games. It was also nearly impossible to hit the ceiling with the ball anymore! Eventually, I learned about the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) and joined that organization. Their mission is to grow the game of pickleball and assist players in improving their game. They do that through what has now become an excellent web site, usapa. org, and through a system of pickleball ambassadors. I have been an official volunteer pickleball ambassador for the Lawrence? You be the judge.

past five years. Has the game grown in

• Over 150 players are on the local pickleball players email list. • There are 4 outdoor locations to play with a total of 10 outdoor pickleball courts. • There are 3 indoor venues with a total of 11 indoor pickleball courts. • Pickleball leagues are operated by Lawrence Parks and Recreation. • Typically twenty or more people show up for scheduled play at any of the 4-court venues. • The first ever Lawrence Pickleball Tournament was held September 13 & 14, 2014 with players coming from Topeka and Kansas City as well as our own local players. What makes the game so great? Why is it so attractive, especially to retirees? Itís fast paced enough that players get excellent exercise, but slow paced enough that even novices can see the ball, hit the ball and keep it on the court from the first time they come out to play. The court is small enough that everyone can hear each other, so you can all talk and laugh together. And, there’s a lot to laugh about! I always tell people, “If you’re not laughing, you’re not doing it right.” The serve is easy and underhand, so there’s no shoulder injury from serving and rarely any significant spin that would make it difficult to return the serve. You can learn to play the game in minutes, and if you enjoy it, you can spend a lifetime improving while having fun at the same time. What’s not to love? If you see me headed out in my red Nissan LEAF electric car, you can bet that I’m on my way to play pickleball. See you on the courts!

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Evan Jorn has been playing pickleball in Lawrence since 2007, and is an official USAPA volunteer pickleball ambassador.

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Note: To find out more about pickleball, feel free to contact me at evanjorn@ gmail.com or go to the usapa.org web site. I keep the local playing schedule up to date on that web site under the tab “Places to Play.” In fact, it’s easy to find places to play throughout the country. I’ve played in seven states so far, and I always find the places to play right there on usapa.org.

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SKILLBUILDERS FALL SESSION

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.

Continues Through Nov. 13 SKILLBUILDERS is a series of programs aimed at those learning to adapt to major life changes. It provides helpful information for anyone making life changes due to the loss of a loved one, illness or other circumstances. It is a comfortable, informal discussion where questions are encouraged. Programs are held on Thursdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Lawrence Public Library. SEPT. 25 Legal Planning

registration is not necessary. Transportation is available by contacting Douglas County Senior Services, 785-865-6925. Skillbuilders is sponsored by the Outreach Services of the Lawrence Public Library, Visiting Nurses Association and the Douglas County Senior Services. For more information on Skillbuilders, contact Pattie Johnston at the Lawrence Public Library, 785-843-3833 extension 115.

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.

OCT. 2 Talk to Your Doc like a Pro OCT. 9 Caring for your Home OCT. 16 Basic Car Care OCT. 23 Healthy Cooking for One OCT. 30 Money Management NOV. 6 Personal Safety NOV. 13 Celebration & Remembrance Come for all of the programs or choose those that interest you. There is never a charge for the programs and

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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.

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Leisure and Learning Catalog - Course Description Douglas County Senior Services offers a variety of programs for active Douglas County residents age 55 and over. In our catalog you will also see some Lawrence Parks and Recreation classes, and trips offered by Group Getaways. Please note the enrollment and payment information for the program(s) for which you wish to register. • To enroll in a DCSS activity, fill out the registration form in this newsletter and mail it with your check (payable to DCSS) to: Douglas County Senior Services, Leisure and Learning

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

• Lawrence Parks and Recreation registration is located at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920. • For Group Getaways trips, please contact Darla Bass at mygroupgetaways@gmail.com or 785-215-8875. DCSS refund/credit policy: 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

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are non-refundable. Less than 30 days prior, refunds will be given for medical hardships, approved emergencies, and events canceled or rescheduled by the department. A 10 percent administrative charge will be deducted from refunds for cancellations less than one week in advance. Partial class scholarships may be available for seniors who qualify. Scholarships will be considered upon completion of application in the Leisure and Learning office. Reasonable accommodations can be made for special needs. Registration must specify needs and provide information at time of enrollment. HEALTH & FITNESS Yoga for Every Body (Douglas County Senior Services) Tuesdays, September 2 October 28, 3-4 p.m. Next Session: November 4 December 16). 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.

Blood Pressure Check Tuesday, October 14, 10:3012:30 a.m. Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. High blood pressure is a silent killer. It is important to monitor your blood pressure on a regular basis. Monthly blood pressure checks are provided free of charge by Advanced Home Care. 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. Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi - ages 60 and up (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Mondays and Fridays, November 3 - December 12, 10-11 a.m. Fee: $28. Location: Community Building. 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., 832-7920.

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

ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Register at the Community Building, 115 W 11th Street, 832-7920.

for active adults and works on stability, balance and strength. Register at the Community Building, 115 W 11th Street, 832-7920.

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.

Super Senior Circuit (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Monday-Wednesday-Friday, October 1 - December 19, 10:3011:30 a.m. Fee: $80. Location: Sports Pavilion Lawrence.

Zumba Gold (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 2 - December 18, 7:35-8:30 p.m. Fee: $58. Location: Sports Pavilion Lawrence.

This 50 minute “full body” group workout designed for the active senior adult, regardless of previous experience with strength training. Every participant performs a total of ten to twelve different exercises in the circuit utilizing a combination of machines, free weights, stability balls, and resistance bands. As a result, each participant will experience an improved level of strength and fitness as each participant performs every exercise at his or her current level of strength and fitness. Utilizing this common sense approach minimizes injury risk while maximizing improvement in functional strength and weight management, in addition to improved balance and agility. Register at the Community Building, 115 W 11th Street, 832-7920.

Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity pace. The design of the class introduces easy-tofollow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong. Register at the Community Building, 115 W 11th Street, 832-7920.

Flexercise (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Tuesdays, November 3 - December 10, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Fee: $38. Location: East Lawrence Rec Center. Instructor: Becky Achen. Designed for people ages 50 and over. Emphasizes safe and beneficial movements and routines that will increase your flexibility, strength and endurance. Designed for all levels of fitness. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920. Zumba Gold (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Mondays and Fridays, October 3 December 19, 8:30-9:30 a.m. Fee: $58. Location: Sports Pavilion Lawrence. Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity pace. The design of the class introduces easy-tofollow Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Come

Fit after Fifty (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Tuesdays and Thursdays, October 2 - December 18, 10-11 a.m. Fee: $58. Location: Sports Pavilion Lawrence. Exercise while you’re in your prime. Fit After Fifty is designed

Intermediate Tai Chi (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Wednesdays, October 1 December 17, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fee-$42. Location: Sports Pavilion Lawrence. This program uses 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 Street, 832-7920.

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Silver Steppers (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Wednesdays, October 1 December 17, 10:45-11:45 a.m. Fee: $42. Location: Sports Pavilion Lawrence. Get ready to mix it up! This class is perfect for the stepper looking for something new. Fun step combinations will torch calories and get your heart pumping! Abs and stretching included. Register at the Community Building, 115 W 11th Street, 832-7920. Senior Tennis, Beginner (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Thursdays, October 23 December 11 (no class 11/27), 10:30 -11:30 a.m. Fee: $70. Location: Jayhawk Tennis. For those just starting to play tennis or with limited playing experience (still working primarily on getting the ball over the net). Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920. Continued on page 10

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Senior Tennis, Intermediate (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Thursdays, October 23 December 11 (no class 11/27), 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Fee: $70. Location: Jayhawk Tennis. For those who can place shots with moderate success; can sustain a rally of slow pace and has knowledge of scoring, but not comfortable with all strokes. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920. EDUCATION, HOBBY & FINANCE AARP Smart Driver Course (Douglas County Senior Services) Thursday and Friday, November 13 & 14, 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.

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.

ART

Fundamentals of Estate Planning (Douglas County Senior Services & Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Thursday, November 13, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Carnegie Building. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell.

Beginning Spanish (Douglas County Senior Services) Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m. (ongoing) Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Board Room. Instructor: Jim Bennett. This course will stress some of the basics of the Spanish language and useful words and phrase. Bring your English to Spanish Dictionary.

Join Lori as she teaches acrylic painting to students of all levels of expertise. No need to preregister. Supplies not included. If you already have supplies please bring them and if you are starting out and need assistance in getting supplies, please call Lori at 785-917-0118.

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

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Intermediate Spanish (Douglas County Senior Services) Mondays, 1-2 p.m. (ongoing) Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Board Room. Instructor: Jim Bennett. Focus is on reading and conversation. Bring your English to Spanish Dictionary. Social Mah Jongg (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Mondays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. October 6 - November 10. Fee: $5. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Beth Hart. For ages 50 and over. A simplified Mah Jongg game that will be familiar to rummy players. We will play with the beautiful Chinese tiles and an emphasis on fun over competition. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920.

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).

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, 6:30-8:30 p.m., November 3 - November 24. Fee: $45 - supplies provided. Location: Carnegie Building. Instructor: Jill Zinn. 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. Senior Sessions Co-sponsored by the Spencer Museum of Art and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kansas. This popular series of informal gallery discussions is designed for senior citizens but open to everyone. Senior Sessions are offered on select Thursday mornings from 10-11 a.m. All talks are free and open to the public, and held at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, located west of Kasold, off Bob Billings Parkway/15th Street, on St. Andrews Drive (1515 St. Andrews Drive). Accessible parking is available. October 9 - Aye, There’s the Rub. The technique and traditions of Chinese ink rubbings will be the topic. Professor of Chinese Art Amy McNair will share her knowledge as well as her personal collection of rubbings. October 23 - Historic Street, Lawrence, Kansas. Local artist Mary Ellen Anderson’s painting, Historic Street Lawrence, Kansas, encapsulates the history of Lawrence through images of its architecture and vehicles that once traversed its streets. Brenna Buchanan Young, MA in architecture, will lead the discussion. MUSIC New Horizons Band (Douglas County Senior Services) (Ongoing) Fridays, 4 - 5 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

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Clarinet Rehearsal (Douglas County Senior Services) (Ongoing) Fridays, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

Intergenerational Choir - NEW! (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 weekly, and perform once or twice a semester. Contact Emilyjane Pyle at emilyjane.pyle.ep@ gmail.com. (Don’t have email? Call Janet at 842-0543.) DAY/SHORT TRIPS Wonders of Kansas Day Trip (Lawrence Parks and Recreation) Wednesday, October 8. Leave from the Community Building (11th and Vermont) at 9 a.m. and return 3:30 p.m. Fee: $40 (plus lunch on your own).This day trip (non-chartered bus) will take us to two nominees for the 8 Wonders of Kansas-the Davis Memorial in Hiawatha and St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Benedict with a stop for lunch in Seneca. The Davis Memorial, a massive marble cemetery memorial, was nominated for both its grandeur and controversy. St. Mary’s Church was nominated for its simple limestone exterior and grand interior of lavish ornamentation, leaded windows, statuary and murals and the fact that it is the only known G.F. Satory-painted church to be so preserved! Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7920.

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GROUP GETAWAY TOURS For more information, or to register, please contact Darla Bass at mygroupgetaways@gmail. com or 785-215-8875. Website: mygroupgetaways.net

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Nov 11-12: Hutchinson Includes Cosmosphere, Kansas Underground Salt Museum (including museum, tram and new train ride), Indian Creek Bison Ranch, ALL meals including the Carriage Crossing in the Amish Community of Yoder. ($295 double occupancy per personother occupancy rates available.) Dec 1-3: Christmas in Branson Includes 5 shows (Jonah, Mickey Gilley, AYO, Six, The Brett’s) Stone Hill Winery Tour & Tasting, ALL meals including Lambert’s, ($570 double occupancy per person) nearly sold out!

• Lawrence Senior Center, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. • Baldwin Senior Center, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Bingo (Ongoing) • Lawrence Senior Center: Thursdays, 11-11:45 a.m. • Eudora Dining Center: Wednesdays, 12:30-1 p.m. • Board Games, Dominos, and Cards (Ongoing) • Lawrence Senior Center: Mondays, 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Dec 7: P.S. Merry Christmas Includes theatre production with lunch in Garnett. (Humorous and heartwarming Christmas show) Early Booking Discount $65 per person AFTER October 7- $75. Dec 13: Irvin Berlin’s “White Christmas” includes theatre production & lunch in Abilene (Early booking discount $79 AFTER Oct 29- $89)

Popcorn Fridays (Ongoing) Every Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee: None, but donations appreciated. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Join us each Friday afternoon to enjoy a bag of freshly popped popcorn, just like youíd get at the movie theater. What a perfect snack to start off the weekend. Limit 1 free bag per person, while supplies last.

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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 785865-3519 or 785-865-8851 (cell), or by email at towner@sunflower.com.

OCTOBER

A retirement reception was held for longtime DCSS Senior Meals employee Shirley Brown on July 18 at Babcock Place. Shirley, pictured seated at left, served in the Senior Meals Program for many years and was surrounded by family and friends.

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7 - Meadowlark Estates 13 - Music Club, Brandon Woods Smith Center (1:45 p.m.) 14 - Rehearsal 21 - Presbyterian Manor (4:30 p.m.) 28 - Closed (Thanksgiving Break)

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5 - Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living 12 - Rehearsal 19 - Drury Place 26 - Closed (Christmas Break)

JANUARY

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

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

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OCTOBER ART WALK Menu Entrées Wednesday, October 1 CHICKEN FRIED STEAK Thursday, October 2 BAKED HAM Friday, October 3 CHICKEN LASAGNA Monday, October 6 PULLED PORK Tuesday, October 7 MEATLOAF Wednesday, October 8 PARMESAN CHICKEN Thursday, October 9 SPAGHETTI AND MEAT SAUCE Friday, October 10 CARIBBEAN CHICKEN Monday, October 13 BEEF LASAGNA Tuesday, October 14 CHICKEN AND NOODLES Wednesday, October 15 TURKEY WITH GRAVY Thursday, October 16 BBQ BRISKET Friday, October 17 CHICKEN ENCHILADAS Monday, October 20 SLOPPY JOE Tuesday, October 21 CHICKEN NUGGETS Wednesday, October 22 BEEF STEW WITH VEGETABLES Thursday, October 23 TACO SALAD Friday, October 24 PORK TENDERLOIN Monday, October 27 BEEF CHILI Tuesday, October 28 CHICKEN SPAGHETTI Wednesday, October 29 RIB SANDWICH Thursday, October 30 BAKED CHICKEN Friday, October 31 SWISS STEAK (Menu subject to change without notice.)

October. 25 & 26 The Downtown Tuesday Painters will have their own DIY Art Walk this year. Come to the Lawrence Senior Center October 25 and 26 to view paintings, woodworking and sculptures that have been created by this very talented group. Many items will be for sale. Original artworks make great holiday gifts! Saturday hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday hours are 12 to 6 p.m.

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DINING CENTER LOCATIONS Babcock Dining Center Please call by 11 a.m. on the day before to make Margaret Hawkins, coordinator 842-6976 a reservation. All meals Babcock Place Apartments are served by Noon. All 17th & Massachusetts, DCSS Dining Centers meet Lawrence accessibility guidelines established by the Americans Eudora Dining Center with Disabilities Act (ADA). Carol Mason, coordinator A donation of $3.25 per meal is suggested. To cancel a meal at any of the dining centers please call 785-842-0543 and leave a message. Lawrence Senior Center

Kathryn Newman, coordinator 842-0543 745 Vermont, Lawrence

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.

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A Helping Hand Home Care and the Heart of America Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association are offering the ABCs of Alzheimer’s, a five-part lecture series providing important information about Alzheimer’s disease detection, diagnosis, and treatment, as well as helpful coping tips for caregivers. The third of these once-a-month presentations will be held Thursday, October 15 from 4 to 5 p.m. at A Helping Hand Home Care’s office, 1425 Oread West Street, Suite 103 (behind the UMB Bank on Wakarusa/ Bob Billings). Subsequent presentations will be November 19, and December 17. This series is free to the community. Please RSVP before Tuesday, October 7, by calling 785-856-0192.

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LEGALESE by Molly Wood

Q: Since the Kansas legislature opted into the “Healthcare Compactâ€? last spring, I have not seen anything written about it. Does it mean that Kansas will privatize Medicare like it did with Medicaid (KanCare)? A: The Healthcare Compact is an agreement between states (Kansas was the eighth state to join) that would allow them to opt out of all federal laws regarding health care and take money currently used for federal health programs Ăą primarily Medicare and Medicaid - as block grants for state-run programs. The idea is that each state can manage healthcare administration better than the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid. Gov. Sam Brownback and governors of the other participating states signed the compact bill, but it must be approved by Congress and, according to some constitutional scholars, by the president before it becomes effective. Of course, this idea is controversial. Some Kansas

legislators wanted to amend the compact so that Medicare would not be included, but that change failed to pass. Gov. Brownback says the compact, based on model legislation adopted by the American Legislative Exchange Council, a conservative, businessbacked group that drafts model legislation, is written so states can only use the federal block grant money for health care. But Kansas Insurance Commissioner Sandy Praeger opposed the compact for Kansas because it poses a threat to Medicare. Medicare has developed over almost 50 years, and almost all doctors, hospitals, and other health providers take patients with Medicare insurance. So opting out of the federal system would be an experiment without precedent. Medicaid is a little different, because over

its history states have had much more discretion on the administration of that program. The Medicaid program in Kansas was changed to three private companies in 2013 KanCare - and the jury is still out. Privately managed health maintenance organizations are intended to expand the program for in-home care by gaining efficiencies in administration, but so far, that has not happened. The Healthcare Compact would give the states even more flexibility to change Medicaid. Whether a Kansas administrative bureaucracy would be better than a federal government bureaucracy is debatable. And even though the compact passed our legislature and our governor approved it, the legislation has not changed Medicare or Medicaid, yet. In a perfect world, health care reform

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should be apolitical - with doctors, hospitals, consumers, third party payors, legislators, and policymakers pulling in the same direction to make affordable, high quality care available to all Kansans, independent of their economic status. For now, we have to wait and see. (EditorĂ­s 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 • September 2014 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.

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

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