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elcome to Lexington’s Annual Senior Living Guide! Baby Boomers are Lexington’s fastest growing population, and they expect the very best when it comes to health, wellness, fitness, and community options. They are also avid volunteers, donors, and financial supporters of great causes. A subset of baby boomers also includes the sandwich generation — parents who are getting their children off to college, while simultaneously caring for aging parents and relatives. Senior Living Lexington is designed for community members throughout the bluegrass region who are striving to age gracefully — and the friends and family decision makers who love them. This annual directory serves seniors and family members who are considering options in retirement living, aging in place, financial and estate planning, healthcare, long-term care, worship communities, and so much more. Lexington’s Senior Living Annual Guide is only published once a year, but we invite you to join us online at www.seniorlivinglex.com, and on our Facebook page for regular ongoing discussion about important issues facing Lexington’s senior population. Sincerely,

JOHN WHITLOCK EDITOR

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exington is a thriving university town blessed with all the amenities that make it a sought after destination for retirement.

eniors and the friends and family who love them are faced with many questions and decisions to make throughout the process of aging gracefully and successfully: • How can I access the highest quality medical care providers and resources? • Where should I live? • Is my house suitable for aging in place? Does it need adaptations? • Maybe I’d prefer a condo? Or an apartment? • What can I afford? • Would I enjoy a senior community where I could meet friends my age? • What happens if I become less fit and active? • Is there access to medical care if I need it? • Should I keep my car? What are my transportation options? • Town or country? • Is my estate plan set up appropriately? • Do I have enough funds to last throughout my retirement?

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WORSHIP

exington boasts an extensive population of churches for a mid-size city. More than 250 churches and 40 denominations work to meet Lexington’s spiritual and community needs. Some are nearly city-size and feature campuses that include schools, daycare, and more, while others offer small but cozy communities. Below is a sampling of Lexington area churches.

Hill N Dale Christian 371 Hill N Dale Rd

South Elkhorn Christian 4343 Harrodsburg Road

Immanuel Baptist 3100 Tates Creek Rd 2261 Armstrong Mill Rd

Southern Hills United Methodist 2356 Harrodsburg Road

King’s Church 301 Harvard Dr

Southland Christian 5001 Harrodsburg Road 2349 Richmond Rd

Apostles Anglican Church 200 Colony Blvd

Center Point Church 163 Old Todds Rd

LexCity Church 410 Sporting Ct #3560

Ashland Avenue Baptist 483 W Reynolds Rd

Crestwood Christian 1882 Bellefonte Dr

Beaumont Presbyterian 1070 Lane Allen Rd

Crossroads Lexington 4128 Todds Rd

Mary, Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church 601 Hill N Dale Drive

Broadway Baptist Church 2500 Harrodsburg Rd

First Alliance Church 2201 Old Higbee Mill Rd

Cathedral of Christ the King 299 Colony Blvd

First Assembly of God 2780 Clays Mill Rd

Centenary United Methodist 2800 Tates Creek Rd

Good Shepherd Episcopal 533 E Main St

St. Andrew Orthodox 1136 Higbee Mill Road St. John’s Lutheran 516 Pasadena Drive

NorthEast Christian 990 Star Shoot Pkwy

St. Luke United Methodist 2351 Alumni Dr

Pax Christi Catholic 4001 Victoria Way

Tates Creek Christian 3150 Tates Creek Rd

Rosemont Baptist Church 556 Rosemont Garden

Trinity Hill United Methodist 3600 Tates Creek Rd

Second Presbyterian 460 E Main St

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Dream Big! Meet Your City Officials

he more you know, the more you can be involved in making Lexington an even better place to live! The city of Lexington was founded in 1775. Fayette County was founded in 1780. By 1970, city leaders began to consider merging the city and county governments. On January 1, 1974, the city of Lexington and Fayette County became the first Kentucky communities to consolidate city and county governments into a single system. Fayette County Council Districts

Mayor LINDA GORTON

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y working together we can make our city a place where citizens of all ages have opportunities to work, grow and thrive. We will build on strong momentum to attract new businesses, help local firms grow, promote our agricultural industry, and strengthen our economy to make it work for everyone. Let’s dream BIG, Lexington!”

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t-Large Council Member and Vice Mayor Dan Wu was first elected to office in November of 2022. Born in China, Dan came to the United States as a child, first to Fargo, North Dakota, then settled with his family in Lexington. A graduate of Henry Clay High School and the University of Kentucky, Dan was well known for his Lexington restaurant work and concepts, most recently Atomic Ramen.

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILMEMBERS

District 1

District 2

District 3

District 4

TAYNA FOGLE

SHAYLA LYNCH

HANNAH LEGRIS

BRENDA MONÁRREZ

ayna Fogle is a community organizer and an advocate for voting rights. She was elected to represent the 1st District on the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council in November 2022. Tayna was born and raised in the 1st District and graduated from Lafayette High School. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Kentucky, where she played basketball and was Team Captain of the 1982 SEC Champion Lady Kats. The first district boundaries include portions of downtown Lexington north of Main Street, including the east end neighborhood, parts of the west end and as far north as Interstate 75. Some of the major corridors in the District include Georgetown Street, Newtown Pike, Russell Cave Road, N. Limestone, N. Broadway and Midland Avenue. There are over 15 neighborhood parks and community centers, including two parks that are more than 100 years old, Duncan Park and Douglass Park. Many of the District’s downtown neighborhoods are on the National Register of Historic Places, such as homes on Constitution Street, Elsmere Park and Gratz Park.

ouncilmember Shayla D. Lynch was elected in November 2022 to represent the Second District. Shayla is a proud native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky and is a 1997 graduate of Hopkinsville High School. In 2001 she graduated from Centre College in Danville, Kentucky, and is a 2004 graduate of the Louis D. Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. She is a proud graduate of Leadership Lexington, and serves as the Executive Director of the Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning. The 2nd District extends from West Main Street to Newtown inside of New Circle Road. Outside of New Circle Road, it extends from Leestown Road to Newtown Pike and includes Citation Blvd, Mercer Road and Spurr Road. Neighborhoods located in the 2nd District include St. Martin’s Village, Griffin Gate, Georgetown Street Area, Masterson Station, Coventry, Kearney Hall and Belmont Farms, to name just a few. It is home to Sandersville Elementary School, Coventry Oak Elementary School, STEAM Academy, Locust Trace AgriScience Center, Rise STEM Academy for Girls and the Black and Williams Neighborhood Center.

annah LeGris was elected as Lexington’s 3rd District representative in November 2020. She works as a career counselor and educator at the University of Kentucky. LeGris moved to Lexington at the beginning of her career to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA in youth literacy programming. She has over a decade of experience in the non-profit, private, and educational sectors, while currently serving on several nonprofit boards, like the International Book Project and CivicLex. The 3rd District includes much of downtown and many of the neighborhoods surrounding the University of Kentucky. There are 12 active Neighborhood Associations in the 3rd District including Aylesford Place, Bell Court, Columbia Heights, Historic South Hill, Mentelle, Neighbors of Montclair, North Elizabeth Street, Pensacola Park, Seven Parks, South End, Transylvania Park, and WGPL. The 3rd District features ten public parks and plazas such as the UK Arboretum, and the future home of Town Branch Commons.

ouncilmember Brenda Monárrez was elected to the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council in November 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the Gatton College of Business & Economics at the University of Kentucky, where she studied management and economics. She has international business experience, previously working for Lexmark International, where she oversaw service and support operations in 12 countries as a part of the Latin America division. She has also been a housing advocate, working to increase homeownership across the state as a part of the Kentucky Housing Corporation. The 4th Council District begins behind the Arboretum and is situated between Nicholasville Rd and portions of Tates Creek Rd, Man O War Blvd, and West Hickman Creek. The district is home to The Summit at Fritz Farm, along with Kirklevington Park, Meadowbrook Park, Wildwood Park, Belleau Woods Park, Southpoint Park, and Veterans Park. It is also home to the Tates Creek Branch of the Lexington Public Library and three public schools: Southern Elementary, Southern Middle, and Lansdowne Elementary.

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILMEMBERS

District 5

District 6

District 7

District 8

LIZ SHEEHAN

DENISE GRAY

PRESTON WORLEY

FRED BROWN

iz Sheehan was elected as the 5th District councilmember in November 2020. She is a senior lecturer and student advisor in the Department of Psychology at UK. Sheehan is currently a member of Junior League of Lexington, the Women’s Network, League of Women Voters, Girl Scouts of Kentucky’s Wilderness Road Council, and serves as a board member of the nonprofit she co-founded, Compassionate Lexington. She says, “Our needs are great, but so is Lexington. We must build upon the hard work we put forth to get through all we continue to face and be there for one another. ” Lexington’s 5th District is home to many historic neighborhoods spanning across parts of the 40502, 40505, and 40517 zip codes. The district encompasses areas from Warfield Place, to Kenwick, Idle Hour, Chevy Chase, Ashland, Ecton Park, Lansdowne-Merrick, Patchen Village, Plainview, Lakeview, and many others. With seven unique parks ranging in size and many walkable neighborhoods, residents and visitors alike can take time to appreciate the natural beauty and greenspaces found here. Subscribe to monthly e-newsletters! Email: lsheehan@lexingtonky.gov Follow on Facebook: @Lex5thDistrict

ouncilwoman Denise Gray was elected to represent the residents of the 6th District in November of 2022. Denise is a proud graduate of Bryan Station High School, and received a B.A. in Communications at U of L where she was a founding member of Louisville’s National Championship All-Girl Cheerleading Squad. She later graduated from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. Upon returning to Lexington, she shifted her career to education, and began working with Fayette County Public Schools. The sixth district stretches along Lexington’s east side with Paris Pike, Winchester, Liberty, and Bryan Station roads as major corridors. Highlights of the sixth district include the Brighton Rail Trail (a shared use trail from Man O War Blvd, connecting to Pleasant Ridge Park and Polo Club Blvd), Hamburg Pavilion, and the Hamburg Place Horse Cemetery, where many of racing’s most famous thoroughbreds are interred.

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reston Worley is a lifelong Kentuckian and proud resident of the 7th District, currently serving his second term on Council. He graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Law in 2010, and has worked at the McBrayer Law Firm. He is a member of the Kentucky Children’s Hospital Executive Development Council, the Golden Matrix Fund Advisory Council, the Ellerslie at Delong Homeowners Association Board of Directors, and Coaches for Kids Inc., among other organizations. The 7th District includes part of the 40509, 40515 and 40517 zip codes. This district is home to several schools, including AthensChilesburg Elementary, Squires Elementary and E.J. Hayes, and Henry Clay High School.

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red Brown is currently in his fourth term as 8th District Councilmember. His focus includes the “3Ps” that makes Lexington one of the best cities to live: Public

Safety, Parks, and Paving (infrastructure).

Brown graduated from the University of Kentucky, and for over 40 years, worked as a CPA. The 8th District comprises several neighborhoods and public spaces, including Gainesway Park, River Hill Park, Hartland Park and Berry Hill Park. The district is also home to the Gainesway Community Center and the Tates Creek Golf Course & Aquatic Center. Unique to the 8th District is the Tates Creek School campus, which has elementary, middle and high schools within walking distance of each other. The Academy for Leadership at Millcreek Elementary is also in the district. In the heart of the Gainesway Community is the East Sector Police Roll Call Center, the largest sector in Fayette County.

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MEET YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCILMEMBERS

District 9

District 10

District 11

District 12

WHITNEY ELLIOTT BAXTER

DAVE SEVIGNY

JENNIFER REYNOLDS

KATHY PLOMIN

hitney Elliott Baxter is a Lexington native who’s lived in Lexington’s 9th District her entire life. She was elected as councilmember of the 9th District in November 2020. She works as a realtor, and stays active in the district through her involvement with Stonewall Community Association and Stonewall Elementary PTA. The 9th District is home to Lexington’s bustling Nicholasville Road corridor and includes treasures like Stonewall and Waveland, along with some of the city’s busiest commercial corridors like Lexington Green, Fayette Mall, and the Summit. She says, “I think our neighborhood will continue to flourish and the 9th District will continue to be an area where people love to live and play.” Schools and public parks in the district include Jessie Clark Middle School, Stonewall Elementary, Wellington Elementary, Shillito Park, Wellington Park, Stonewall Park, Higbee Mill Park, Clemens Park, Southpoint Park, and Waverly Park.

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ave Sevigny was elected to represent the 10th district in November of 2022. Describing himself as a “young retiree,” he launched a small IT company in 1996. His MBA is from Duke and he was awarded Commerce Lexington’s Small Business of the year in 2010, and he was awarded the KY SBA Small Businessperson of the Year in 2011. He retired a few years ago to follow his passion for community and small business stewardship. Geographically, the 10th District runs from S. Broadway, changing into Harrodsburg Road until it reaches Man O’ War Blvd. Inside New Circle Road, it extends between Versailles Road and Nicholasville Road. It extends outside of New Circle Road between Blenheim and Beaumont Centre Lane. It includes Pasadena Dr., a portion of Alexandria Dr., Clays Mill Road, Rosemont Garden and Southland Dr. The District includes most of the 40503, 40514, 40513, and 40504 areas. Schools include Dunbar High School, Beaumont Middle, Rosa Parks Elementary, and Clays Park Elementary. Neighborhoods include Beaumont, Harrods Hill, Southland Drive, Hill N Dale, and more.

ennifer Reynolds grew up in Central Kentucky and was elected as 11th District councilmember in November 2018. She was formerly the outreach director with Bluegrass Youth Ballet. The 11th District is home to one of Lexington’s most diverse cultural communities. The district supports the University of Kentucky with off campus housing options. Alexandria Drive, Lane Allen, and Southland Drive serve their surrounding neighborhoods commercially and connect the district north and south. Among these corridors and roads is a wide variety of delicious restaurants. Bordered by both Versailles Road and Broadway, the district’s major arteries lead to critical community assets like Keeneland and the Bluegrass Airport. Four elementary schools and one high school are located within the 11th district. Two of Lextran’s most popular bus routes run along Versailles Road and Red Mile Road. The Village Branch Library is located in the District. There are eight parks, six of which touch the Wolf Run Watershed.

athy Plomin is currently serving her third term as Lexington’s 12th District Councilmember. She brings more than 30 years of community leadership via her professional career and many roles on local initiatives, boards and organizations. She spent 21 years at WKYT-TV as VP of Sales and Marketing, before serving as President of the United Way of the Bluegrass until 2009. She and her family have lived in the Greenbrier subdivision located off Winchester Road in the 12th District for more than three decades. She respects and appreciates the uniqueness of this district where you can find Lexington’s “calling card” of world famous horse farms, bluegrass farmland, natural resources and beautiful landscapes. Kathy is dedicated to preserving this rural character that makes Lexington the unique, thriving city it is today. The 12th District makes up 70 percent of Fayette County’s landmass, with suburban neighborhoods, horse farms, rural residences, and many of our city’s treasures, including Raven Run Nature Sanctuary, Kentucky Horse Park, and Keeneland.

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Lexington Fire Department Phone Directory For emergencies, call 911. Fire Chief Fire Chief Jason Wells 859-231-5660

Administrative Division Human Resources | Internal Affairs Assistant Chief Chad Traylor 859-231-5643 Police & Fire Pension Office 859-258-3539 Administrative Officer | Grants 859-231-5662 859-231-5606 Administrative Officer | Open records requests 859-231-5640 Communications and Information Technology Battalion Chief Edward Crews 859-231-5674

Emergency Medical Services Battalion Chief Marc Bramlage 859-231-5644

Planning Division Asst. Chief Todd Reece 859-231-5679 Community Services | Public Education Battalion Chief Jordan Saas 859-231-5662 Fire Prevention Schedule inspections: Fire Marshal | Major Jeffrey Johnson 859-231-5681 or 859-231-5668 Water Control Captain Greg Lengal 859-258-3963 Fire Training Academy Battalion Chief Chris Harrod 859-231-5612

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Firefighter Roger Hibbitts 859-231-5630

Investigations Major Chris Burke 859-231-5698 or 859-231-5672

Operations Division

For non-emergencies or phone numbers not listed, call 859-231-5600.

Fire Suppression 859-231-5676

The Lexington Fire Department Community Services Division, in partnership with the American Red Cross, will install 10-year lithium battery smoke alarms in all homes in Fayette County. The smoke alarms are free and will be installed by the Lexington Fire Department at no cost to the occupant. As part of the installation, the LFD will also conduct a fire safety inspection.

Special Operations Major Adam Morgan 859-280-8922 or 859-280-8923

Health and Safety Major Gary Harris 859-231-5648

Asst. Chief Rob Larkin 859-231-5602

Smoke alarm installation

To schedule a smoke alarm installation Contact the Lexington Fire Department via email at LFD-communityservices@lexingtonky.gov or call (859) 231-5662. Please include the following information: • Name • Address • Contact info (phone or email) • Number of floors • Number of bedrooms • Do you already have alarms in your home and if so, are they currently working and are they equipped with a battery or hard-wired into the home?

SAFETY AND SECURITY Adult Protective Services/Elder Abuse Reporting 24 HOUR HOTLINE 877.597.2331

Elder abuse and neglect happens far too often in Kentucky. Sadly, it is not always evident. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services has initiated a public awareness campaign to help seniors protect themselves and to teach the rest of us the warning signs of abuse and neglect. If you believe that an elderly person is in imminent danger immediately call toll free (800) 752-6200 or (800) 752-6200 or 911. If the person is not in imminent danger but you are suspicious, watch the way the caregiver acts toward the elderly or disabled person. Look for a pattern of threatening, harassing, blaming or making demeaning remarks to the person — or isolating the person from family members and friends. Watch for an obvious lack of helpfulness or indifference, aggression or anger toward the person. Listen for conflicting stories about the elderly or disabled person’s illnesses or injuries. Learn to recognize the signs of self-neglect, caregiver neglect, physical abuse, emotional abuse and financial abuse. Currently in Kentucky, there are Local Coordinating Councils on Elder Abuse established in every Area Development District. The councils’ goals are to: • develop and build an effective community-wide system of prevention and intervention that is responsive to the need of victims, perpetrators, family members and formal or informal caretakers. • identify and coordinate the roles and services of local

24 HOUR HOTLINE 877.597.2331

agencies that work with elder abused, neglected or exploited victims and to investigate or prosecute elder abuse cases. • monitor, evaluate, and promote the quality and effectiveness of services and protection in the community. • promote a clear understanding of elder abuse, current laws, elder rights and resources available in the community. • serve as a clearinghouse for information on elder issues. Organized along regional or county lines, depending on the needs of each location, the local coordinating councils were formed under the joint leadership of the Area Agencies on Aging and local Adult Protective Services (APS) staff of the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Membership of each coordinating council includes APS staff, local law enforcement officers, judges, prosecutors, state police, bankers, care providers, long-term care ombudsmen and other advocates for the elderly.

Lexington Police Department

859.258.3600 (non emergency number)

With 633 sworn officers and nearly 150 civilian personnel, the Lexington Police Department is the largest division within the LexingtonFayette Urban County Government. The agency’s mission is to serve and protect all citizens and visitors in the city with a high level of integrity, transparency and dedication to community policing. The department consists of four bureaus: administration, investigation, patrol, and special operations. Each bureau is home to several units, with responsibilities ranging from traffic control, patrolling neighborhoods, criminal investigations, assisting crime victims, officer training and more. Fayette County Sheriff

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The goal of the Office of the Fayette County Sheriff is to assist all victims of crime efficiently and diligently, and to help prevent further acts of violence and abuse.

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Benefits of leisure activities for seniors • Socialization through classes, activities and travel • Creative expression opportunities through classes and activities • Improved physical well-being through exercise and walking • Develop sportsmanship with cards and other games • Travel experiences offered for individuals and groups. Enjoy sights and unique locations with fellow travelers.

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The Bell House is located in one of Lexington’s loveliest historic neighborhoods, Bell Court, and provides recreation and activities for Fayette County senior adults ages 60 and up.

When the Lexington Senior Center is open, activities are available to all independent Fayette County residents age 60 and over. New participants are always welcome! When the Center is open, simply stop by the reception desk to complete a registration form. A participant’s handbook is available to you with more detailed information regarding the center activities and policies.

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Senior classes at the Bell House are free and open to all Fayette County residents ages 60+, and a schedule of activities can be found in the monthly newsletter. Activities and programming include art, fitness (chair yoga, walking clubs, line dancing, water classes), music, and even an AARP drivers’ course. 22

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entral Kentucky is home to dozens of Senior Centers. Senior Centers typically vary greatly in programming, but many offer access to social services, meal program info, activities, field trips, ongoing learning opportunities, transportation options and assistance for Seniors, and so much more!

Below is a Sampling of Senior Centers in our Beautiful Bluegrass Region Anderson County Senior Center 502.839.7520 160 Township Square Lawrenceburg KY 40342 Berea Senior Center 859.986.8350 214 West Jefferson Street Berea KY 40403 Bourbon County Senior Center 859.987.7453 11 Legion Drive Paris KY 40361 Boyle County Senior Center 859.236.2070 569 Jean Drive Danville KY 40422 Estill County Senior Center 606.723.4787 100 Golden Court Irvine KY 40336 Garrard County Senior Center 859.792.3147 153 Farra Drive Lancaster KY 40444 Harrison County Commission on Aging 859.234.5801 216 Old Lair Road Cynthiana KY 41031

Jessamine County Senior Center 859.885.9102 111 Hoover Drive Nicholasville KY 40356 Lincoln County Senior Center 606.365.9016 100 Senior Way Stanford KY 40484 Mercer County Senior Center 859.734.5185 1475 Louisville Road Harrodsburg KY 40330 Nicholas County Senior Center 859.289.3729 2323 Concrete Road, Suite B Carlisle KY 40311 Powell County Senior Center 606.663.5981 551 S. Main Street Stanton KY 40380 Richmond Senior Citizens Center 859.623.0474 1215 W. Main St Richmond KY 40475 Scott County Senior Center 502.863.4041 800 Cincinnati Pk. Suite 10 Georgetown KY 40324 Woodford County Senior Center 859.873.8384 285 Beasley Drive Versailles KY 40383

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e are never too old to learn and central Kentucky offers a wide variety of educational and training opportunities guaranteed to keep us all intellectually challenged and stimulated for many years to come. Below is a sampling of offerings in the central Kentucky area. Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning carnegiecenterlex.org 859.254.4175 The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning is a 501(c) (3) non-profit educational and community center devoted to helping all citizens improve their quality of life through education and expression. An open-door policy invites people young and old to learn something new. They offer seasonal classes in writing, publishing, and languages; readings from established authors and local literary icons; and other arts-related events designed to encourage an appreciation for learning and the arts among Central Kentuckians. Donavan Scholars

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859.257.2656 The Donovan Scholarship pays tuition and mandatory course fees for adults 65 years and older, taking academic courses at the University of Kentucky. The scholarship is available for courses held on campus and limited availability for UK online classes. Donovan Scholars may audit classes for the joy of learning (exams, papers or other assignments are typically not required), take classes for credit without working toward a degree, or take classes for credit as a degree-seeking candidate.

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There is no previous educational requirement for Donovan Scholars auditing an undergraduate class (not seeking a degree). When working toward a degree, UK Admissions criteria must be met. Registration in a class is based upon available space, may require the consent of the instructor, and/ or have prerequisites. Donovan Scholarship Applications are available at the Donovan Office and accepted year-round.

Lexington Public Library lexpublib.org 859.231.5500 The Lexington Public Library serves a merged city-county jurisdiction of 300,000+ people through a central library, 5 neighborhood branches, an active Outreach department, and rapidly expanding virtual services. In addition to traditional library services, the library supports a digital studio with a full array of video and audio editing equipment for customer use; an art gallery; state of the art theater for live performances, movies, and presentations; a job lab where customers can get personalized help with resumes and job applications; a bilingual homework help program; a library YouTube channel; and a “Book a Librarian” program for customers who need in-depth research assistance, reader’s advisory, or help with their digital devices. Whatever your age or interest, you can expand your horizons and exercise your brain by

visiting the “people’s university” – your local public library. Here you will find resources, programs, and experts to help you explore any topic you desire. OLLI uky.edu/olli 859.257.2656 The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kentucky offers educational and enrichment courses, forums, shared interest groups, trips, events and more for adults 50 years and older. More than 1,300 adult learners participate annually. The University of Kentucky has been at the forefront nationally in lifelong learning since 1964. The OLLI at UK has sites in Lexington and Morehead.

OLLI is a membership program with an annual fee. OLLI Scholars are eligible to register for courses and SIGs; take advantage of early bird registration windows; sign up for socials, trips, special events, and projects; access UK Wellness Centers; and more. Membership begins in August and includes Fall, Spring and Summer semesters. Membership may be purchased throughout the year. Summer-only membership is prorated. OLLI at UK is a volunteer, member-led institute with Advisory Boards in Lexington and Morehead. Members, also known as OLLI Scholars, serve on committees and task forces, teach courses, facilitate SIGs, and volunteer for events. Committees develop curriculum, plan and

implement presentation series, social events, trips, projects, recruit volunteers and promote the program as OLLI Ambassadors. YMCA ymcacky.org 859.254.9622 Today’s seniors are more health conscious than ever before. The YMCA makes the health and fitness of seniors a top priority by providing programs for the spirit, mind and body. Through group exercise classes and aquatic programs that concentrate on mobility and flexibility, dance classes, social events, and volunteer activities, the YMCA is bringing Seniors / Active Older Adults (AOA) together for camaraderie, fellowship and fun.

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he Corporation for National and Community Service is committed to sharing the health and mental benefits of volunteering for older americans. According to CNCS, “Overall, the elderly make up almost 25 percent of the volunteer population, and if you include the 55-64 demographic, it’s more than 35 percent.” With almost one in every five Americans projected to be age 60 or older by 2030 – there is a great opportunity to engage older Americans in volunteering as a way to contribute to longer, healthier, more engaged lives. The organization, A Place for Mom, suggests a handful of reasons that volunteering can revitalize our aging population: It helps bridge the generation gap. It helps change the way people think about older adults. It is good for mental health and can help prevent Alzheimer’s. The National Institute on Aging has reported that participating in social leisure activities and meaningful, productive activities such as volunteering may lower the risk of health problems in seniors, including dementia, as well as improving longevity. Being a volunteer can help keep the brain and the body active, which contributes to continuing cognitive health, according to numerous studies. It helps prevent senior isolation and depression. It promotes healthy physical activity. The AARP estimates that up to 17 percent of Americans 55 and older may experience social isolation, and volunteering is a meaningful way to address that. 28

A SAMPLING OF LOCAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AARP 1.888.687.2277 Find ways to be of help directly in your community, whether you have 5 minutes, 5 hours or 5 days to give. Bluegrass SHIP Program 1.866.516.3051 SHIP provides assistance to Medicare beneficiaries or anyone aged 60 years old or older in 35 Central, Northern and Northeastern counties. The mission is to help individuals make informed decisions about the programs that affect their quality of life, such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, Medigap insurance and other benefit programs. SHIP staff and volunteers receive extensive training in the various public benefit programs. Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) 859.233.4600 The Foster Grandparent Program offers seniors age 55 and older opportunities to serve as mentors, tutors, and loving caregivers for children and youth with special and exceptional needs. If you are interested in serving as a Foster Grandparent, you must meet income eligibility guidelines, and you will receive a modest, tax-free stipend to offset the cost of volunteering. Foster Grandparents serve a minimum of 20 hours per week. Other benefits include training and insurance.

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Independent Transportation Network — ITN Bluegrass 859.252.8665 All of us have a stake in helping to ensure that older adults and people with visual impairments can remain active once they stop driving. Volunteers help older people stay connected to families, friends, and activities that bring meaning to their lives — and to yours. Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) 502.574.6164 Outreach Volunteers set up SMP display tables at community events such as health expos, information fairs, etc to increase awareness about Medicare and Medicaid errors, fraud and abuse. Volunteers distribute Personal Healthcare Journals, brochures and other materials, answer basic questions, refer seniors to other resources. Sayre Christian Village 859.271.1469 Sayre Christian Village is a nonprofit senior living community dedicated to providing quality housing, rehabilitation services and long-term nursing care reflecting Christian compassion for everyone. Sayre Christian Village is actively recruiting volunteers who can offer friendship to residents and their families. Join more than 75 volunteers at SCV who combine to form an award-winning activities program. This may be the

opportunity you are looking for to help you express your faith by making a significant and positive impact in the lives of others through Christian service. SCORE 859.231.9902 Every year, SCORE volunteers help thousands of entrepreneurs start small business and achieve new levels of success in their existing businesses. Volunteering at SCORE is a way for you to give back to your community, connect with fellow business owners, and pass on your knowledge and expertise to a new generation of entrepreneurs in your community. The Lexington Kentucky Chapter of SCORE is part of a national nonprofit association and a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration. SCORE is volunteerbased and provides free professional guidance and education through

one-on-one face-to-face, telephone or email counseling to existing and emerging small businesses, entrepreneurs and start-ups. The Lexington Chapter was founded in 1972 Chapter Number 276. The counselors of the Lexington Kentucky Chapter are experienced business owners and managers who volunteer their experience and knowledge to help small business owners and potential small business owners achieve success. SCORE works with small (500 employees or less) businesses and start-ups. SCORE provides counseling to all small businesses regardless of race, creed or color, excluding no one. United Way of the Bluegrass/RSVP Trailblazers 859.233.4460 Looking for ways to give back to your community? Do you love helping kids learn and grow? The

RSVP Trailblazers Program may be for you. The RSVP Trailblazers Program is part of a national initiative that provides volunteer opportunities to persons aged 55 and over who want to remain actively involved in their community. RSVP Trailblazers’ specific goal is to focus volunteer talents on greater academic success by tutoring, mentoring and sharing life experiences. RSVP Trailblazers Volunteers have the opportunity to work with children ages 4-18 years performing the following activities: • Reading to younger students • Assist younger students with the following: multiplication tables, fractions and division • Review the following with Head Start students: colors, shapes, numbers and letters • Tutor reading and mathematics • Assist in a computer lab • Serve in an English as a Second Language classroom • Mentor students at mealtimes; share stories, life experiences and polite manners • Assist in a specific subject you know best (Science, Music, Art, Family & Consumer Science, etc.) • Help coach a sports team • Volunteer with homework prep • Work with youth on their instruction and assignments in their vocational fields • Mentor students in their chosen profession

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Downsize, Declutter, and De-Stress

inimalism and simplicity have become such popular movements, it’s no longer just the baby boomers who are looking to downsize, declutter, simplify, and organize. The LA Times found that the average American home contains around 300,000 items. And according to the Wall Street Journal, Americans spend $1.2 trillion each year on nonessential goods — meaning things they don’t need. Most of us could do more with less.

here is no “right” age to begin the process, just as there is no “right” age to begin a “diet” — instead, just like with proper nutrition, consider it a lifestyle choice — a way of living. Although Marie Kondo’s bestseller has been a little too trendy in recent years, The LifeChanging Magic of Tidying Up offered concrete, useful strategies: 1. Discard by category, not by room. 2. Break down a category into manageable bites (“clothes” can be grouped into dozens of subcategories). 3. If an item doesn’t “spark joy,” say thanks for the memories and send it on to its next adventure. 4. After you’ve discarded and decluttered, then you can organize. Downsizing can be a stressful process that takes a mental and physical toll — but it doesn’t have to be that way. 30

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Prepare in advance, set a realistic timeframe, and approach it one step at a time. Make it fun. Put on your favorite music. Or turn on your favorite TV show and just work during the length of each commercial. Invite friends and family and send them home with a few treasures you no longer need or want. (Banish the guilt. Every generation is going to pass on its fair share of Pelotons.) Downsizing looks different for everyone, and it is best to first decide what it looks like for you. Evaluate your reasons, whether it is maintenance, cost of living, or health issues that are informing your decision. Perhaps you’re moving from a large singlefamily home to a more manageable condo? You might be considering moving in with family members? Or you could just be motivated to declutter your space and reduce fall-risks. Deciding what stays and what goes is a vital and meaningful part of the downsizing process. Many items will be mementos, others will contain memories, yet at the end of the day, the bottom line is you can keep the memories without the clutter. If you can live without it, you can do without it. Items that are no longer needed can go on to a new home, or a new use, and can often be repurposed or recycled — whether that involves donating them to a good cause like your local Habitat ReStore, or using a yard sale or marketplace to generate extra funds. And never hesitate to call in a professional if the process seems too overwhelming. There are dozens of local organizers and movingconcierges who offer an array of services to fit a variety of budgets. □

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