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Celebrate relationships, connections during this Valentine’s month The official monthly publication of the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center
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FIND YOUR PURPOSE
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR EVERYONE Have you considered giving back to your community? Volunteer opportunities at the Klamath Senior Center include: n Meals-On-Wheels drivers and kitchen helpers
n Transportation drivers using Senior Center vans n Computer and tech skills instructors n Gift Shop clerks and helpers n Bingo callers and floor helpers (Thursday and Saturday evenings)
Visit our WEB site at www.klamathseniorcenter.com Now recruiting for a new volunteer Volunteer Coordinator. Contact Marc Kane, executive director at 541-883-7171 Ext 117.
Living on purpose may add years to your life By Kendra Santiago
PR & Marketing Manager for Blue Zones Project – Klamath Falls
D
an Buettner’s research in the Blue Zones showed that people who live on purpose can add up to seven years to their lives. Based on a 2009 study from MetLife’s Mature Market Institute “people with a sense of purpose in their lives are more likely to report being happy and describe themselves as living the good life.” Purpose can come in many forms… it is typically something that you lose yourself doing, you lose sense of time, and get completely immersed in. It can be what you do for a living, a hobby you enjoy, or simply wanting to see your family thrive. On March 13, from 10 a.m. to noon, Blue Zones Project-Klamath Falls is offering a free Purpose Workshop at the Senior Center. Our Purpose Workshops are a great way to identify and reinforce our personal gifts and talents and create a plan to live on purpose. Those interested in attending are asked to register on Blue Zones Project’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/bluezonesprojectklamathfalls/. As the newest Blue Zones Project staff member, I attended my first Purpose Workshop this December. I can better articulate what I enjoy and evaluate my choices to ensure they’re in alignment with where I derive a sense of purpose. So what’s my purpose in life? With my gifts of building relationships, adding humor, creating things, and straightening up, I am here to organize things for the benefit of our community and my family. Have you attended a Purpose Workshop in the past? We’d love to hear about your experience and how you utilized the experience to improve your overall well-being. Contact us at BlueZonesProject@helathyklamath.org.
In addition to Blue Zones Purpose Workshops, there are many books and resources you may find helpful. “What Color is Your Parachute?” by Richard N. Bolles is one that I found particularly useful when I first graduated college and was considering my career path. Other books you may find helpful: n “Finding Meaning in the Second Half of Life: How to Finally, Really Grow Up,” by James Hollis n “Repacking Your Bags: Lighten Your Load for the Good Life,” by Richard J. Leider, David A. Shapiro n “Thrive: Finding Happiness the Blue Zones Way,” by Dan Buettner
Contact information General Information — Joanne Campbell: 541.883.7171 Donations — Shawn McGahan: 541.883.7171 ext. 136
SENIOR Center receptionist Joanne Campbell
Meals On Wheels Assistance Contact Klamath Lake Counties Council On Aging — at 541.205.5400
Transport Dispatcher — Cindy Dupart 541.850.7315 Bingo Information — Linda Breeden: 541.883.7171 ext. 115 Medicare Counseling — 541.883.7171
Volunteer Opportunities — 541.883.7171 Executive Director — Marc Kane: 541.883.7171 ext. 117 Website — www.KlamathSeniorCenter.com
All content for this publication has been provided by the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center. For questions, suggestions and general information regarding this publication, please contact the Klamath Basin Senior Center at 541.883.7171. Produced in conjunction with the Herald and News.
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Welcome
Celebrate relationships this Valentine’s Day
V
alentine’s Day is just around the corner and it’s a day that I especially like to honor. I only send one card and that is to my wife Maryann, but in spirit I am celebrating relationship wherever it is present. Relationship is the core concept underlying all that we do at the Senior Center where we strive to keep seniors connected to family, friends and the community. Our volunteer opportunities are not just about what a volunteer can do but also the opportunity to develop relationship with others, especially our older adult friends.
Marc Kane, Center Director
We will have a special lunch on Valentine’s Day — turkey with all the fixin’s. Danny Hill, “DJ Dan,” will perform on Wednesday, the day before Valentine’s Day, so it will make it a week of celebration. We will also be celebrating the support we receive from our corporate and foundation community with which we have developed a close sustaining relationship. I am especially happy to report that our corporate and foundation campaign is doing well this year. We are still looking to raise another $25,000 though before the end of June. There are always more seniors needing Meals-On-Wheels, and we will again be adding another delivery route for meals this next month, route number 7. If you are looking for a volunteer opportunity and a worthwhile activity in which you will find purpose this is one you may consider. We have a Find Your Purpose page on Page 2 in this paper where you can find other opportunities waiting as well. If you think you might need a little guidance in this quest our Blue Zones Project partners will be hosting a Find Your Purpose Workshop in March right here at the Senior Center. See also on Page 2. New happenings this month include a watercolor painting class and a continued opportunity to sign up for the new WISE Class. Please note the notice about WISE starting March 1st. WISE stands for Wellness Initiative for Senior Education. As we get older we embrace new challenges. This six week class will help older adults understand those challenges and provide tips on how to
cope with them. Come take the class, you will be glad you did. Thank you to all the folks who turned out for our Bow Ties and Pearls benefit dinner this last Friday evening. We are also especially thankful to all the volunteers that gave us their time and energy to help put it all together. And finally all the businesses and individuals that contributed items for the silent auctions and raffles. Special mention goes to Sandy Brown. She donated a large quilt for the raffle that is absolutely stunning. I can’t begin to imagine the hours of time she spent making that quilt. This is an annual dinner, sometimes with a different theme, that contributes to all the services the Senior Center offers to our elderly neighbors. Your contributions keep us all connected and contribute to the better health of our seniors. Join Us! We Celebrate Life.
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Lake County Senior Citizens Association February event schedule n First three Tuesdays, 7:30 a.m. — Klamath Falls Trips for Medical Appointments & Shopping. ( $20 donation when you sign up.) n Tuesday Friends, Feb. 5, at 1 p.m. n Every Tuesday & Thursday our Thrift Shop is open 1 to 4 p.m., and second Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. n Birthday Lunch second Friday, Feb. 8. Come join us for birthday cake. n Tuesdays and Thursdays stop in for a puzzle swap. (Bring some to trade or share and take something new for you!) n Tuesdays & Thursdays join us for the Strong People Program! 10 to 11 a.m. n Wednesdays, Noon to 1 p.m. — Lions: Lunch Meeting. We rent rooms evenings and weekends. For space during working hours, just call to reserve a space for your crafting group, card players, nonprofit, etc. We appreciate donations. We have plenty of space to share, call and see how we could work together. We serve hot meals to everyone Monday, Wednesday and Friday. It’s only $7 for those under 60 and we request a $5 donation for those over 60. We provide home delivered meals weekly. Lunch is served at noon. Join us! Seniors and disabled may request local medical transportation with advance notice. You can reach us at: 11 North G Street, Lakeview, OR 97630 (541 )947-4966 We have a Volunteer position open for someone qualified to take Blood Pressures on Mondays before the lunch hour.
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Consider this:
Exercise is medicine
H
ave you ever thought of exercise as medicine? The
ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine) has pushed this very initiative for the past decade. It is not a new concept. Ancient texts from Greek physicians Hippocrates and Galen of Pergamon promoted exercise as a key component of health outcomes — that one must practice preventative medicine through physical activity. The American Medical Association makes this statement: “physical activity, while not a drug, can behave like one.”
From Hippocrates and Galen, a strong emphasis on disease prevention continued throughout the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and beyond. Hippocrates said, “eating alone will not keep a man well; he must also take exercise. For food and Nancie’s exercise …. work Corner together to produce health.” Blues Zones reporter, Spanish phyhealth and sician Christobal wellness Mendez argued in counselor 1553, “If we use exercise under the conditions which we will describe, it serves lofty praise as a blessed medicine that must be kept in high esteem.” In the early 1700s, physician Francis Fuller published Medical Gymnastics: A Treatise Concerning the Power of Exercise. Exercise is more than a preventative; it is a way to stay healthy for a lifetime. Today, our behaviors account for 40 percent of all deaths in the United States. The World
Health Organization ranks obesity, physical inactivity and smoking among the top causes of premature death. A majority of health professionals believe that physical inactivity is one of the most important public health challenges of the 21st century. In optimizing health, I remain hopeful today’s current crop of doctors will include a prescription for specific physical activity along with pharmacological prescriptions, if needed. When you visit your doctor, speak with him/her about starting an exercise regimen. Seek clearly defined recommendations just like the typical instructions that come with a drug prescription. In the broadest terms, each of us either independently or with a physician has the ability to attain and preserve health. I can help too. If you’d like to set up an exercise program, leave your name and phone number with the Senior Center’s front desk.
Caring for someone who has experienced a stroke Nearly 800,000 individuals experience a new or recurrent stroke each year, according to the National Stroke Association. A stroke occurs when the blood flow to the brain stops. Recognizing the symptoms of a stroke is important to seeking medical guidance quickly. Symptoms include a sudden: n Onset of numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or legs typically on one side of the body; n Confusion, ability to understand or speak; n Trouble walking, dizziness, balance, or coordination; and n Headache with no cause. If you believe someone you are caring for has experienced a stroke, note the time symptoms began and call 9-1-1 for assistance. The road to recovery after a stroke is different for everyone. It often involves making adjustments to the physical, social, and emotional aspects of our lives. It may involve learning new skills to cope with limitations or even relearning old ways of completing tasks. When recovering after a stroke, give yourself and those you love plenty of time for the healing process. There are many great resources available, so talk with your primary care physician about recovery and support options. — Submitted by Klamath Hospice
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Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, or grief? You are not alone. Drop in at the Klamath Senior Center between 10am and 1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and talk to Kathleen Rutherford, LMSW, at no cost to you. Or call 541.883.7171 to make an appointment at the Senior Center.
2210 North Eldorado Avenue | 541.883.1030 KBBH.org Call today if you experience any of the following symptoms: • Anxiety
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• Suicide Risk • Alzheimers or Dementia
• Grief and Loss
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Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is here to help you with these challenges and more. Medicare, Medicaid, and most insurance plans accepted. A sliding fee scale is available. No one is turned away for inability to pay. All services are confidential. 2210 North Eldorado Avenue Klamath Falls, OR 97601
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Sky Lakes Medical Center Three River Rooms Specialty Cookies ~ Cakes ~ Pies Gifts ~ Flowers ~ Candy ~ Raffles * Specialty Cookie Orders *
541-882-2902 ~ www.klamathhospice.org/bakesale
$2.00 each. Cookies must be ordered by Feb. 8. Pick up at Sky Lakes Medical Center before 1:00 p.m. on Feb.14 All proceeds benefit Klamath Hospice terminally ill patients and their families. Klamath Hospice is a non-profit United Way agency.
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New date set for WISE class Wellness Initiative for Senior Education
The WISE program will be offered at the Senior Center on Friday mornings starting in March 1. The program focuses on wellness for older adults and covers numerous topics including Understanding the Changes Associated with Aging, Aging Sensitivity, Medication and the Older Adult, and An Enhanced Quality of Life. The WISE program is a 6-week series, and each class will be 1.5 hours long. Kathleen Rutherford is the instructor for the class. If you would like to save a place in the class, call Kathleen at 530-636-3019 or sign up at the reception desk in the Klamath Senior Center.
Legal services offered for seniors 60 and older Legal services are available for seniors with a social or economic need through local Area Agencies on Aging, and are available for issues related to: Income and public benefits Housing Guardianship actions Long-term care
RVICES
Health care Protection from abuse or neglect Utilities Age discrmination
Community immunity How vaccines protect us all
P
arents know that kids are vulnerable to a host of infectious diseases. Research supported by NIH and others proves that the benefits of vaccines in preventing illness and death greatly outweigh the risks. The list of childhood diseases can be overwhelming: measles, mumps, rubella, diphtheria, pertussis, polio, meningitis, influenza and rotavirus. In the era before vaccines, many children in the U.S. died or became disabled from these diseases. Many still do in countries and regions with lower vaccination rates. With all the international travel in the world these days, it’s important to keep vaccines, or immunizations, up to date. Here’s just one example of what might happen if you don’t. By 2000, immunization had practically wiped out measles in the U.S. But a measles outbreak in 2005 was traced to one unvaccinated U.S. resident infected during a visit to Europe. The returning traveler infected American children who hadn’t been vaccinated because of safety concerns—despite study after study showing that childhood vaccines are safe and effective. A major epidemic didn’t emerge that time. That’s because enough people in the surrounding communities had already been vaccinated against measles. “The important concept,” says Dr. Marc Lipsitch of the Harvard School of Public Health, “is that vaccinating people protects not only them, but others in the community. If I’m protected, I can protect others.” This type of protection is known as “community immunity” or “herd immunity.” When enough of the community is immunized against a contagious disease, most other members are protected from infection because there’s little opportunity for the disease to spread. Newborns, pregnant women or people whose immune systems are weakened may not be eligible for certain vaccines. Yet even they will get some protection because the spread of contagious disease is contained. “Epidemiologists think of infections as chain reactions, whose speed depends on contagiousness,” says Lipsitch. “The more contagious the disease, the more vaccination is required. The data tells us that herd immunity works.” Using mathematical formulas and computer programs, NIH-funded scientists like Lipsitch have developed models to determine what proportion of the population has to be vaccinated to eliminate the spread of disease. As one example, a worldwide vaccination campaign completely eliminated, or eradicated, smallpox in the 1970s. So many people were immunized that the virus couldn’t sustain itself. More recently, infant vaccination against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib, which can cause meningitis) lowered the risk of disease in the whole population. Before the vaccine, Hib struck about 1 in 200 children younger than age 5. It killed many and often left survivors with permanent brain damage. After the Hib vaccine was introduced in the mid-1980s, the incidence of Hib dropped by 99%. “Infectious disease eradication is possible,” says Lipsitch. Even when a disease— such as measles or Hib— hasn’t been completely wiped out, immunizations can reduce disease transmission, so that epidemics become less frequent. When parents choose to immunize, they’re helping more than their own. Make sure your child’s immunizations are up to date. And talk with your child’s doctor if you have any concerns about vaccine safety — Submitted by the National Institutes of Health
LEGAL SERVICES
Mark Spencer will be working with Mark Runnels, another Klamath Falls attorney, to provide these services in Klamath and Lake counties. If you would like to meet with one of them, call:
60 or older) FOR SENIORS (60 or older) Mike Spencer Mark Runnels 541-891-9426
541-891-2956
Legal services are available for seniors with a social or economic need th a social or economic need through AAs) and are available for legal local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and are available for legal
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Calendar of Events MONDAY
TUESDAY
CARE GIVING SUPPORT GROUP FOR DEMENTIA CLIENTS WITH BEHAVIOR HEALTH EVERY SECOND FRIDAY 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
6th
7th
8th
9th
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15
Craft Class 9-11 a.m. Behavior Health 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15
NICKEL BINGO OPEN 10 a.m./CALL NOON
WE SUPPORT THE BLUE ZONES INITIATIVE!
Balance & Stability at KLC 10
Dementia Care Giver Group 10-12
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Keep moving! Follow the blue scheduled activities
Boost Your Brain and Memory 10 -11:30 a.m. Dancing 1-4 p.m.
Come be a crafter! Look for lavender entries Support us! Look for green fundraising activities Want to be musical or artsy - Follow the PINK colored entries Classes/counseling/support groups highlighted in yellow
11th
12th
Tai Chi SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Advanced/Intermediate 8:15-9:15 Library 9:30-1 p.m. Intermediate 9:15-9:45 Legal Services 10-12 Beginning/Intermediate 9:45-10:30 Qi Gong 10-11 a.m. NEW Beginning 10:30 Vets/ Muffin Mondays 10 a.m. 10:30 speaker: Paulette from Sky Lakes Advanced 12:30-1:30 Balance & Stability at KLC 10 a.m.
Movie 12:30: “Old Man & a Gun”
Behavior Health 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Golden Age Club Bingo/Cards 12:30
Pickleball 2 p.m.
Yoga 5-6 p.m.
Tai Chi Advanced 6-7 p.m.
18th
CLOSED for
Presidents Day
Dementia Care Giver Group 10-12 Pickleball 1 p.m.
Qi Gong 4-5: p.m. Open Tai Chi 5-6 p.m.
SAIL 10:15-11:15 a.m. Golden Age Bingo/Cards 12:30 County Library 1:30-4 p.m. Paper only Bingo Open 4:30/Call at 6 p.m.
13th
14th
15th
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15
Craft Class 9-11
SAIL CLASSES 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15
Balance & Stability at KLC 10 Boost Your Brain and Memory 10 -11:30 a.m. Dancing 1-4 p.m.
Behavior Health 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
County Library
JD Howell, audiologist 8 - 1 p.m.
9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
SAIL 10:15-11:15 a.m. Golden Age Bingo/Cards 12:30
Pickleball 1 p.m.
BINGO FUNDRAISER
with the Take 4 Band
County Library 1:30-4 p.m.
Qi Gong 4-5: p.m.
BINGO FUNDRAISER
Dancing 7 p.m.
OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6 p.m.
Open Tai Chi 5-6 p.m.
OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6 p.m.
23rd
with the Take 4 Band
BINGO FUNDRAISER OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6 p.m.
20th
21st
22nd
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Boost Your Brain and Memory 10 -11:30 a.m. Balance & Stability at KLC 10 a.m. Dancing 1:00-4:00
Craft Class 9-11 a.m. SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Behavior Health 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
SAIL CLASSES 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15
With The Take Four Band
Golden Age Bingo/Cards 12:30
Qi Gong 4-5 p.m. Tai Chi 5-6 p.m.
BINGO FUNDRAISER OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6 p.m.
Tai Chi
16th
NICKEL BINGO Open 10 a.m./Call at noon
Evening
19th
County Library 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Evening
Line Dancing 7 p.m.
Tai Chi Advanced/Intermediate 8:15-9:15 Intermediate 9:15-9:45 Beginner/Intermediate 9:45-10:30 Beginning 10:30 Advanced 12:30 and 6-7 p.m. Behavior Health 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Pickleball 2 p.m. Ukulele 6:30 p.m.
BINGO Fundraisers Thursdays and Saturdays Open 4:30 p.m. Call at 6 p.m.
County Library
County Library 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
NICKEL BINGO OPEN 10 a.m./CALL NOON
Pickleball 1 p.m. Dancing 7 p.m.
Evening BINGO FUNDRAISER OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6 p.m.
SPOKES Unlimited calendar All events are held in a wheelchair accessible location. Please notify SPOKES 48 hours in advance if you need an assistive listening system, sign language interpreter or materials in an alternate format. Call 541-883-7547 v/tty. February 18 — SPOKES Unlimited will be closed in
observance of Presidents Day
Mel Murakami, instructor
In September, the SPOKES office flooded and we had to make an emergency move to a new office while construction is completed. We are happy to announce we will back in our old location in February! Feel free to call for specifics.
1006 Main Street Klamath Falls, OR 97601 541-883-7547 v/tty
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FEBRUARY HOT LUNCHES MONDAY-FRIDAY 11:30-12:30 2045 Arthur St., Klamath Falls OR 541-883-7171 - Need Meals-On-Wheels ? Call 541-205-5400
MONDAY
TUESDAY
25th
26th
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Library 9:30-1 p.m. Legal Services 10-12 Qi Gong 10-11 a.m. NEW Vets/ Muffin Monday 10 a.m.
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
27th
28th
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Qi Gong special class 8:45-9:45 Boost Your Brain and Memory Behavior Health 10 a.m.-1 p.m. 10 -11:30 a.m. SAIL 10:15-11:15 Balance & Stability at KLC 10 a.m. Golden Age Bingo/Cards 12:30
Balance & Stability at KLC 10 a.m.
Tai Chi Advanced/Intermediate 8:15-9:15 Intermediate 9:15-9:45 Beginning/Intermediate 9:45-10:30 Beginning 10:30 Advanced 12:30-1:30
Dancing 1-4 p.m.
AARP Safe Driving Course
Movie 12:30: “First Man”
Behavior Health 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
With The Take Four Band
First of 2 classes 9 a.m.-noon
Golden Age Club Bingo/Cards 12:30 Yoga 5-6 p.m.
Pickleball 2 p.m.
Qi Gong 4-5 p.m. Open Tai Chi 5-6 p.m.
OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00
10:30 speaker: Dr. Jeff Merrill, podiatrist
Advanced Tai Chi 6-7 p.m.
Board of Directors 10-11:30 a.m.
MARCH 4
MARCH 5
MARCH 6
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Library 9:30-1 p.m. Legal Services 10-12 Vets/ Muffin Monday 10 a.m. 10:30 speaker: Jackie from SPOKES
Tai Chi Advanced/Intermediate 8:15-9:15 Intermediate 9:15-9:45 Beginning/Intermediate 9:45-10:30 Beginning 10:30 Advanced 12:30-1:30
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Boost Your Brain and Memory 10 -11:30 a.m. Balance & Stability at KLC 10 a.m.
Balance & Stability at KLC 10 a.m.
Qi Gong 10-11 a.m. NEW
Behavior Health 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Golden Age Club Bingo/Cards 12:30
Pickleball 2 p.m.
Yoga 5-6 p.m.
Advanced Tai Chi 6-7 p.m.
Dancing 1-4 p.m. With The Take 4 Band Qi Gong 4-5 p.m. Open Tai Chi 5-6 p.m.
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
MARCH 1
MARCH 2
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15
NICKEL BINGO Open 10 a.m. / Call at noon
County Library 9:30-1 p.m.
County Library 1:30-4 p.m.
Bingo Fundraiser
Pickleball 1 p.m.
Evening Bingo Fundraiser
Dancing 7 p.m.
Open 4:30 / Call at 6 p.m.
NEW Qi Gong class Mondays 10 to 11 a.m.
Ukelele Class
Now open Additional Gong participants to Qi new classMeets Feb. 19 Thursdays 8:45-9:45 Dec. 20 andat 27 6:30 p.m.
In the Senior Center conference room
Boost Your Brain and Memory Wednesdays 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Sleep Better Tonight You can protect the ones you love and still stay within your budget.
We offer dozens of life insurance options from final expense to policies that can pay the bills should the unexpected happen. Help us kick off our Move Naturally Campaign at the Sky Lakes Community Health Fair on March 2 at the Klamath County Fairgrounds. We’re looking forward to hearing how you find ways of incorporating movement into your daily lives and working together to make the healthy choice the easy choice in 2019. Looking for more information? Reach out to Blue Zones Project at 541-359-2802 or email us at BlueZonesProject@healthyklamath.org.
We also specialize in guiding you through Medicare planning. Working with a wide variety of companies, we’ll find the policy that’s just right for you!
Call Linda Clarkson at (541) 973-2122 www.lindaclarkson.com lindaclarkson@ffig.com
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Not everyone listens to their guardian angel.
‘DJ Dan’ Hill Coming to the Senior Center To entertain during the lunch hour
11:30 to 12:30
Wednesday, February 13
Title VI Notice
Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, Inc.
Take control of your health with free wellness screenings at the Health Fair. • Free cholesterol screening for HDL, LDL, and triglycerides. (Recommended 8-12 hour fast) • Free blood glucose screening. (Recommended 8-12 hour fast)
Saturday, March 2nd 8am – 2pm Klamath County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall 1
• Free lung function screening. • Free blood pressure check.
The Klamath Senior Center operates it programs and services without regard to race, color, national origin, religion , or sex in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes he or she subjected to any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint. For more information on the Klamath Senior Center’s civil rights program, obligations and procedures to file a complaint, contact the Center by phone 541-883-7171, by mail at PO Box JE, Klamath Falls, OR 97602 or visit us at 2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97603 A person may also file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration, the Oregon Department of Transportation , Basin Transit Transportation Services District or The Klamath Lake Counties Council On Aging (KLCCOA) for transportation service complaints. All other complaints should be addressed to (KLCCOA)
For more information, call Sky Lakes Medical Center at 541.274.4778 or visit SkyLakes.org/HealthFair
KLCCOA 404 Main Street, Suite 6 Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601 541-205-5400 FTA Office of Civil Rights 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 866-377-8642
Oregon Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights, Title VI Office 355 Capital Street NE Salem, OR 97301 503-986-3169 Basin Transit Service 1130 Adams Street Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601 541-882-9630
SAIL classes 7 days a week You can add years to your life and improve your health and quality of life through exercise. You don't have to join a gym or lift heavy weights. Just come to our SAIL classes three times a week for maximum benefits. New students are always amazed at how easy it is to regain their strength and improve their balance and coordination. There are seven classes every week. All classes are at the Senior Center. The program is the same for all seven classes, so you can choose the best schedule for you. Classes are 8:45 to 9:45 Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and from 10:15 to 11:15 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. You can start right away. A two dollar donation is suggested. Mary Noller & Suzan Phipps are the Certified Instructors.
FEBRUARY • 2019 | Active Seniors • 11 FAMILY DAY! This Sunday
Thursdays & Saturdays! OPEN at 4:30pm CALL at 6:00pm BEST PAYOUTS IN TOWN !
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Klamath Basin Senior Center
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Expressions of Heart and Mind
Writer’s Corner
Mumkin’s Recipes For Life...
Please submit something for us to consider printing in our next issue. Submittals should be sent to the attention of Marc Kane, Executive Director, Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center.
All is transformed I watch in awe As it begins to snow Down from the heavens Through the moonlit glow The sky is filled
With delicate flakes Gently floating to the ground A blanket of white they make All is transformed
Right before my eyes The quiet and stillness Of winter has arrived Good night to the earth It’s time to rest With the promise of new life I am thankful and blessed. — Sharon (Johnston) Pappas
Truly appreciate those you love For they are a gift from heaven above. Sharon (Johnston) Pappas©
Sharing moments, changing lives Volunteer openings Treasures Thrift Store
Staffed with volunteers who donate heir time to sort merchandise, run the cash register and assist our community. All proceeds benefit Klamath Hospice patients and families. Treasures is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Caring companion
Impart a supportive and calming presence during a patient’s final hours.
Life stories
Everyone has a story. Help patients records theirs.
Start today. Call Brenda at 541-882-2902
Granddaughters As I dropped my bills Into the mail slot, I felt a sense of accomplishment And that meant a lot. My Granddaughters are coming With me today. I am delighted with joy, Because now it’s time to play. There are two of them, and For the weekend they are mine. That makes me happy, and Suits me just fine.
Patient/family volunteer
Two bundles of love, and They are not shy. They love me, and show it, And I don’t ask why.
Bereavement volunteers
They will play the piano, And eat good food. I’ll cook for them, while I am in the mood.
Other additional support for Klamath Hospice families through reading to patients, social visits and more. Provides a friendly shoulder to lean on; offering support through phone calls or home visits.
We will do some writing, And probably some art too.
Stay up till all hours, and Laugh like we do. We have pick-up-sticks, and Tiles to make words. Sometimes we feel like Silly little nerds. We also have cards, and Know many games. We have plenty to do, To justify our claims. The time will fly by, Of that I am sure. As for my loneliness, it Is definitely a cure. I’ll have memories during the Week that will make me smile. When I exercise, I’ll think of Them, and maybe go another mile. Each one is beautiful In their own way. I love them dearly, and More and more each day!
— Sharon Hudson
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SHIP TALK
What do you know about Medicare coverage?
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e’ve been reviewing the basics the last couple months, after the close of open enrollment. Therefore, it seems like a good time to take time out and have you, the reader, test your mettle and see how much you know about Medicare coverage. It’s quiz time — so let’s get started! Answers at the bottom. 1. People who wait to enroll in a Part D (drug) plan after their Initial Enrollment Period will pay an additional 1percent of the base beneficiary premium for every month they were eligible. True or False 2. Open Enrollment Period for Medicare is October 15 through December 7 of each year. True or False 3. “Guaranteed Issue“ for Medigap ( Medicare supplement) lasts for six months after your initial enrollment period in Part B. After six months Medicare supplement plans may refuse to cover you due to pre-existing condition(s). True or False
Enrollment period is from October 15 to December 7 each. This is the standard time to make changes. 3. True. This is often misunderstood by people. Remember, this is the Medicare program, not “Affordable Health Care” or” Obamacare”, which is for people without insurance. Since you do have Medicare, and are therefore insured, private health insurance plans have the right to turn you down for supplemental coverage. But they must take you during this first six months of “guaranteed issue” and cannot ever drop you as long as premiums are paid. 4. C. During Open Enrollment you are changing plans for the next year. 5. False. Medicare pays only 80 percent of both parts A and B. That’s why you need a supplement. That’s it for this month. Call if you need assistance, 541-883-7171. — Anne Hartnett SHIBA Coordinator, Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center
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4. A beneficiary joins a Medicare Advantage Plan during the open enrollment period. When will the coverage begin? A. December 1 B. November 16 C. January 1 of the following year. D. There will be no coverage because you cannot join an advantage plan during open enrollment.
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5. If you have both Medicare Parts A and B, all of your hospital and medical costs will be covered. True or False
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1. True. After you enroll in Part B, you must also enroll in Part D, or be penalized. However, if you already have “creditable “ drug coverage from another source, such as the VA, or an Employer Group Health Plan, there is no penalty. If and when that coverage terminates, you have 63 days to sign up for a Part D Medicare plan without penalty.
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Donors report
Senior Center funding 2018-2019 budget Klamath Lake Counties Council on Aging State/Federal Transportation Grants……. Other Government Funding…………………. Foundation/Organization Grants…………. Bingo Fundraisers (net after payouts)…..
Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation Grants $10,000
$ 341,065 $ 268,489 $ 121,426 $ 100,000 $ 168,000
Sky Lakes gives $1,000
General contributions and fundraisers…… $ 45,000 **
A great big thanks to the Cow Creek Umpqua Indian Foundation for a generous grant of $10,000 awarded in January making this three years in a row for their support to our senior center. Also thanks to Sky Lakes Foundation for their sustaining support over several years now. A big thanks to all our individual contributors for their monetary support and to those who make donations when participating in programs that don’t expect to be acknowledged by name. We are grateful to all who support the Senior Center. December donations of $ 33,990 were received from the following organizations and individuals:
United Way…………………………………. $39,330 Program Donations from patrons………… $ 70,000 Concessions/rents/fees/interest ………… $ 65,975 Refunds/Single Payments/Misc. ………… $ 3,800 In-Kind Volunteer Services………………… $300,000 In-Kind Food Bank Donations……………… $38,000 TOTAL $1,561,085
Cascade Health Alliance BNSF Foundation Ida Lamb Chris & Susan Kandra Phyllis Goebel George Nitscheim Refuge City Church Michael Casey Geraldine Schindler Dennis Vander Schaaf
Your contribution is needed. Every $1.50 may provide the matching dollars needed to serve a senior a meal. Make one today!! The Center Provides more than 88,000 meals, 12,500 specialized transportation rides, 8500 health promotion classes each year and many more activities to area seniors.
541.882.6476 4509 S. 6th Street, #201 Klamath Falls, OR 97603 1840955
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Since 1980
Pat Mulvey Jonny Jones Cheryl Gibbs Ernie Palmer Etta Holly Samuel Hawley Joyce Moore Rose Kruezer
Unidentified contributions in November for meals, transportation and other services amounted to $3,691. The Senior Center would like to especially recognize the following individuals for their regular and/or recurring gifts during 2017 amounting to at least $600 for the year. They were the following: Amy Haack Burl Parrish Cheryl Gibbs Dorothy Winters
Your Local Health & Medicare Agents
Lynette Harvey Howard McGee Mary Ellen Sargent Patricia Henderson Ramona Overson Robert White James Allen Dorothy Winters Donna Maloney Burl Parrish
Ernie Palmer Faith Tabernacle Geraldine Schindler Howard McGee
Jon Schnebly Lynette Harvey Mary Ellen Sargent Patricia Henderson
The Center continues to encourage you to be a recurring giver. These types of gifts are so important to the Center because they add stability to our funding. They also send a clear message to everyone that you have trust in the Center, its future and its importance to our senior neighbors. You can become an on-going or recurrent giver by authorizing the Center to charge to your card periodically, such as monthly. You can also contribute by mail, personal visit or with a single telephone call to the Center. There is a giving form on page 3 of this publication. The IRS has determined that we are a tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code. Our Federal Tax ID # is 46-0716639.
Menu
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February 6, Wednesday Beef Goulash, garlic bread, veggie, salad bar, dessert
February 22, Friday Potato soup, veggie, salad bar, dessert
February 7, Thursday Chicken strips and fries, veggie, salad bar, dessert
February 25, Monday Salisbury steak and egg noodles, veggie, salad bar, dessert
February 8, Friday Roast pork veggie, salad bar, dessert February 11, Monday Burritos, Spanish rice, refried beans, salad bar, dessert February 12, Tuesday Cheeseburger and fries, veggie, salad bar, dessert. February 13, Wednesday Split pea soup, veggie, salad bar, dessert February 14, Thursday Turkey and dressing, veggie, salad bar, dessert February 15, Friday Beans and ham, cornbread, veggie, salad bar, dessert February 18, Monday Closed for Presidents Day February 19, Tuesday Macaroni and ham veggie, salad bar, dessert February 20, Wednesday Liver and onions, pizza, veggie, salad bar, dessert February 21, Thursday Chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggie, salad bar, dessert
February 26, Tuesday Chili dogs, French fries, veggie, salad bar, dessert. February 27, Wednesday Au gratin potatoes and ham, veggie, salad bar, dessert
Senior Dancers every Wednesday At the Senior Center, 2045 Arthur St. 1 to 3:30 p.m. ~ All ages are welcome Refreshments will be served
Live music by the Take Four Band
February 28, Thursday Meatloaf, mashed potatoes and gravy, veggie, salad bar, dessert
Thank you to Emmetts Line-Up and Auto Repair Center for sponsoring the Senior Center Dancers
March 1, Friday Fish and chips, veggie, salad bar, dessert March 4, Monday Polish sausage and sauerkraut, veggie, salad bar, dessert. March 5, Tuesday Potato bar, broccoli and cheese, veggie, salad bar, dessert. March 6, Wednesday Baked pasta, garlic bread, veggie, salad bar, dessert NOTE: The menu is subject to change, depending upon availability of supplies. Tea, coffee, milk & juice are available at each meal. Sugar free desserts and salads available for diabetics.
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All proceeds benefit those we serve in Klamath County and Northern California who are facing advanced illness and coping with loss.
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