Active Seniors
The Official monthly publication of the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center
APRIL • 2013
Contact Information General Information Judy Crist: 541.883.7171
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome:
Letter from Marc Kane, Executive Director
Feature: Tai Chi
Bulletins:
Donations - Shawn McGahan: 541.883.7171 ext. 136
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ll 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. Thank you.
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Meals on Wheels Assistance and Bingo Information Linda Breeden: 541.883.7171 ext. 129
Medicare Counseling -
Don’t Let Brown Get You Down
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Feature:
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Volunteer News Feature:
New Grants are Keeping us Connected!
Feature:
Seniors Beware of Scammers!
Poet’s Corner:
Expressions of Heart and Mind
541.883.7171
Volunteer Opportunities Cheryl Gibbs: 541.883.7171 ext. 128 Executive Director Marc Kane: 541.883.7171 ext. 122
Where are we located?
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Area Agency On Aging Elects New Board and Separates from the Senior Center. Additional Board Members Sought
Calendar of Events Bulletin:
The Lake County Senior Center Schedule
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The Senior Dancers Writing Class Reading - You’re Invited Grief Support Group Klamath Hospice, Inc. 1st Annual Remembrance Run/Walk
The Klamath Senior Center is located at 2045 Arthur street
Entertainment:
BINGO, BINGO, BINGO
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Donor List Bulletins: Spokes Unlimited February Schedule 20th Annual Klamath Country Volunteer of the Year Awards & Recognition Event
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Produced in conjunction with the Herald and News
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Welcome It has been several months of difficult and tedious work but our agency has successfully separated into two nonprofit corporations and a group of responsible citizens has stepped up voluntarily to be elected to a new and second board of directors. My thanks to these fine people and to all the others who have supported the agency through these unusual times. Please Marc Kane, Center Director note the article on page 7 relating more details and listing all the board members of both nonprofit corporations. I hope you will take time to send your own note of thanks and encouragement to those listed for their community service. Given the good news related above I expected to breathe a sigh of relief, but now fear difficult times ahead as we budget for the coming year. We’ve been told to expect potential cuts from nearly every funding source. On the bright side it does appear that the demand for Senior Center meals programs has leveled off and that likely confirms a somewhat improved economy. On the downside we did receive confirmation this month that the Federal sequester (I hate that new term, don’t you?) will have a negative impact on our Federal funding by as much as 10 to 15 percent. Federal funding originates primarily from the Older Americans Act and is passed on to the Senior Center through our local Area Agency on Aging. It represents the largest segment of all our revenue. The balance comes from United Way, the State of Oregon, private grants, donations, fees and from fundraising activities like our twice weekly BINGO games.
We have attempted like most business-wise entities to protect ourselves from inevitable ups and downs by diversifying funding sources. In most economic conditions that would protect us from financial disasters. But as we all know these are extraordinary economic times and it appears that all our sources of revenue may decline, leaving none to bolster the others. We have yet to see what United Way, the City and the County can budget for the Senior Center this year and we are praying for the best. If you value what we do here at the Senior Center please let those that fund us know and encourage them in budgeting for us. If you forgot to send in your United Way pledge it is never too late. If you haven’t talked to your City Councilor or a County Commissioner it is never too late. Let them know your priorities.
This month we give thanks for grants from the Klamath County Cultural Coalition who funded the just completed creative writing class, and the Microsoft, Intuit and Cisco corporations all of whom donated software or hardware valued in the thousands of dollars.
Thanks also to all listed in our donors report on page 11.
Senior citizens have spent a lifetime investing in their communities. I hope you will consider investing in the services they now need. We always have a place for you as a volunteer, contributor or both. Join Us! We Celebrate Life!
Marc Kane, Executive Director
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BINGO NIGHT Friday, April 19 @ 6 p.m. Klamath Senior Center 2045 Arthur Street
$8 and up
Must be 18 • Doors open at 4 p.m.
Concessions available Questions? Call 541.882.7732 Childcare available at Hosanna at 5 p.m. $5 per child. Dinner provided.
Please contribute to our senior programs All donations accepted and appreciated. Many of Klamath’s seniors need your help. Please mail your donation to: Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Council P.O. Box JE, Klamath Falls, OR 97602 Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Donation: Check Cash KBSCC is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation
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Tai Chi Now At The Senior Center Classes Are Now Forming Enrollment Is Still Open Local Tai Chi instructor, Mel Murakami, on March 12th made a presentation on Tai Chi at the Senior Center . In addition students from his present classes provided a demonstration . This was a very successful event with over fifty individuals attending and signing up for more information. Classes are now forming and a first class will be held at 9:15 AM at the Senior Center on Tuesday, April 2nd. Classes will continue to be open for enrollment throughout the month of April. If there is sufficient interest for two classes a second class will be scheduled for Tuesday afternoons at 1:00 PM. There is no charge to students for the first class. After enrollment the charge for the class will be $16 per month, a significant discount for seniors. Dr. Murakami teaches Yang style, Long Form Tai Chi and explains what he refers to as both “meditation in motion” and “balance in motion”. Relative to the later he relates that “through the slowness of Tai Chi movement, you develop greater proficiency in centering your body for enhanced balance, a balance less supported by your life-long reliance upon quick, unconscious shifts of your body. You begin to appreciate the importance of your core—the trunk of your body—in providing balance in everyday movement.” Center director Marc Kane expressed that The Senior Center is fortunate to have this opportunity provided by Dr, Murakami. It will be a valuable addition to our health and exercise offerings and another opportunity for seniors to connect.
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Don't Let Brown Get You Down By Holly Montjoy, MD & Brittany Thoma
Constipation is not just potty talk. It can be very serious and is not an uncommon issue among adult patients. In fact, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, it accounts for 2.5 million office visits per year. Constipation is usually defined as fewer than three bowel movements a week. However, many physicians don’t use specific guidelines for diagnosing constipation because patients and their bowel habits are very unique. Symptoms may vary from fewer than average bowel movements to difficulty passing stool or even hard stools that are really painful to pass. What causes constipation? There are several potential culprits here. Medications, especially pain medications and iron supplements, are known to contribute to constipation. Dehydration or not enough water on a daily basis can lead to firm stools which are hard to pass. Changes in diet or low-fiber meals can sometimes lead to problems. Certain medical conditions may also slow the movement of stool through your body. To get to the root of the problem your physician may need to take a thorough look at your medications, your medical history, and your physical exam. Regardless of how you got backed up, you can try these remedies to help ease your discomfort. 1. Increase your fiber intake - Most plant-based foods have some of each type of fiber. Insoluble fiber is undigestible, therefore adding bulk to stools making them easier to pass. Excellent sources of insoluble fiber include whole-grain bread, cereal, seeds and brown rice. Soluble fiber slows down digestion and allows the body to absorb nutrients. Soluble fiber sources include dried beans, barley, oats, citrus fruits, apples and strawberries. Prunes are also excellent for constipation. They contain sorbitol in addition to soluble and insoluble fiber. Sorbitol has a natural laxativeeffect in the body. Fiber supplements are also available like Metamucil, a psyllium husk supplement. Use caution and add fiber to your diet gradually to prevent excessive gas and bloating. 2. Fluid - Making sure to hydrate with water will help make bowel movements softer and easier to pass. Also, if you're increasing your fiber intake, water is a necessity. Your gut needs water to help move things through! Also, keep careful watch of your consumption of alcoholic beverages and caffeine-filled drinks. These can be dehydrating and cause more problems than they’re worth! 3. Exercise - People who experience prolonged bed rest, immobility and low physical activity level are more likely to complain of constipation. According to the AAFP you can help fend off constipation by staying active. Basically, if you are moving, so are your bowels!
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NEW GRANTS ARE KEEPING US CONNECTED!
Free WiFi At The Senior Center The Senior Center recently upgraded its servers and routers providing WiFi connections throughout the Center’s building. Other equipment and software has also been upgraded. Center director, Marc Kane, reports that software and hardware grants have been received in late March from three different providers, Microsoft, Cisco and Intuit. A donations clearing house known as TechSoup assisted the Center in acquiring these grants. The Microsoft grant was valued at over $4000 while the Cisco and Intuit grants added thousands more (value yet to be determined).
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Seniors Beware of Scammers!
Article submitted by Lori Rathburn of the Klamath Elder Abuse Multi-Disciplinary Team
“We’ve got to find a way to stop these swindlers from robbing and threatening our most Vulnerable seniors,” said Aging Committee Chairman Bill Nelson, (D-FL). And said Susan Collins (R-ME), the aging panel’s ranking member, “Our parents and grandparents worked hard their entire lives and saved for retirement. They should not be targeted by criminals who want to rob them of their hard-earned savings. “While I believe that our Senate hearings will increase public awareness of these schemes, it is also critical that governments at all levels and across international boundaries work together to shut down these con artist before their sophisticated scams exploit yet another trusting senior citizen,” Collins added.
The Center is experiencing increased use of its WiFi services by patrons and has recently developed a computer skills class for seniors in collaboration with a local Boy Scout Troup to assist seniors in enhancing their computer skills and ability to take advantage of connectivity in the Senior Center as well.. The Scouts will also be donating their services as instructors and mentors with classes that will begin on Saturday, April 6th. The Scouting group is lead by Drew Tice, a Henley High School student, who conceived of the class to earn his Eagle Scout Badge.
Scam-artists – many of them from Jamaica – are conning some seniors out of thousands of dollars by promising them huge foreign lottery winnings that they can collect by putting up money to pay supposed fee or taxes. In Florida, for instance, one financial planner had to go to court to become a guardian of one his clients to stop her from sending money to Jamaica after she’d already lost $370,000. And, in Maine, a retired pilot recently lost $85,000 to scam artists on the island.
Center Director, Marc Kane, explained that a fundamental goal of the computer skills class will be to provide seniors with the ability to use technology to maintain their connections with friends and family. Maintaining these connections is critical to maintaining support systems that keep people in their homes and generally contribute to remaining attached with their community. In addition to basic computer skills seniors will be able to learn how to e-mail, use social networks, and to make video calls with family and others.
According to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the lottery scam and others like it could be bilking Americans out of $1 billion annually. In 2011, the FTC received nearly 30,000 complaints from citizens about such scams – a figure the agency admits could be much higher since an estimated 90 percent of scams go unreported by victims because they’re too embarrassed or fearful to contact authorities.
The scam has U.S. law enforcement officials scrambling to find ways to contain the problem and consumer advocates, such as AARP, rushing to inform the public on how best to protect against such schemes.
Typically, the lotto scam call comes from an area code in Jamaica - 876 – and unsuspecting individuals here are told they’ve won a foreign lottery. The con-artists then tell their victims to make an advance payment to cover taxes and fees needed to release the lottery winnings. Over time, the scammers lead their victims along, offering reasons why their winnings have been delayed, while continuing to ask for more money. Scammers tell their victims to use wire transfer companies or prepaid debit cards to send their money. Law enforcement official say the Jamaican fraudsters have been known to threaten to harm victims or their family members. The crime has become a lucrative business on the island, with competition for call lists growing so fierce that Jamaican police recently reported that lottery fraudrings were behind 40 percent of homicides in just one parish there. The Senate Special Committee on Aging is continuing hearings. If you or someone you know has been a victim of a scam or any type of elder abuse, place a call to 541-883-5551 to report.
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Poet ’s Corner
Expressions of Heart and Mind
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.
The Exchange By Sharon Hudson
I was looking for a calf That went astray When I happened on a Old cabin and decided to stay It was close to sundown And seemed so right To just stay here and Settle in for the night I took out my bedroll Found a spot on the floor A place that was sheltered Away from the door I used the old woodstove Heated up some beans Took everything from the Pockets in my jeans After I ate and warmed up I felt pretty good So I put my pocket watch Where I thought it should Got into my bedroll My watch was in sight Had hopes of finding the calf In early morning light When I woke up in the morning My watch wasn’t there
I thought I had been robbed As it was very rare After taking a closer look And giving it some thought I noticed there was something Else in that spot I came to the conclusion That a pack rat was in the house He had come in the night Like a quiet little mouse He’s not a thief, but Just doing what he does With that in mind, I’m Not as worried as I was I tracked him down and Tore open the wall Inside was his cache With my watch and all The rat wasn’t there So I left him a key I patched up the wall And took my watch with me I hope he doesn’t mind If I come back sometimes As I will always remember His funny little crime
The Easter Bunny by Betty C Van Ransler You are a little bunny, funny and so wise Looking up at me, with a twinkle in your eyes With your little tail, you’re as cute as you can be White and round & fluffy, you hopped right up to me You jump and leap and try to do the bunny hop But all you do is hop and hop and hop and hop You have these big long ears and funny little legs Are you out here playing, or hunting Easter eggs Do you know just where you’re going or what you’re gonna do Are you waiting here for me, to come running after you I know not if you laid these eggs or where these eggs you hid So I guess I’ll have to chase you, to see just what you did. In among the flowers, in between the trees All your many secrets, are you showing me Pretty eggs we’re finding, everywhere we go Did you lay these eggs? Guess I’ll never know Love By Betty C Van Ransler I picked a tiny baby rose From among the flowers blooming there Twas like a newborn, yet unclothed And all its beauty it would share I put it in a pretty vase And gave it to a loved one old I saw the joy on her face As she watched this baby rose unfold It seemed to speak, this bit of cheer Twas like a little light that glows Then a message came through, loud and clear From this tiny, little baby rose Do in this world the best you can No matter what your age or size For it doesn’t take the greatest man To light up someone’s life
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Volunteer News
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HELP WANTED
Meals on Wheels Drivers 1 day/week; 2-3 hours a day. Car and drivers license required, mileage reimbursement available. Contact Volunteer Services at 541-883-7171 Ext. 128 Runners To deliver food from car to client; ride along, no mileage reimbursed. Contact Volunteer Services @ 541-883-7171 Ext. 128
Well, here we are! Asking “IS IT SPRING yet?? Well, sometimes it is and sometimes the only spring seems to be in my steps through the rain, snow, or fog. But cheer up- IT’S A’COMIN’. As you can see above, KBSCC is in need of drivers and runners to deliver meals to our shut-in clients. We try not to over-work our volunteers, so we only ask for one day a week for 2-3 hours. Please, check your schedules and see if you have 2-3 hours some weekday morning where you can help with the deliveries. We don’t require a lifetime commitment-only what you feel you can manage (even once or twice a month!) MEMBERS COUNCIL NEWS The Members Council of KBSCC is looking for new members- all are welcome but would like to have representation from Senior Veteran’s group, BINGO, Ballroom Dancers and others. The council would like to have representation from each club/group that utilizes KBSCC- if your group does not have someone to speak for you on the Council-please let us know. Please call Cheryl @ 541-883-7171 Ext. 128 if interested or for more information. See you Next Month! Cheryl Gibbs, Volunteer Coordinator AND Chairman of the Members Council
Area Agency On Aging Elects New Board and Separates from the Senior Center. Additional Board Members Sought It has been in the works for more than a year now and we are finally completing the separation of the Area Agency On Aging and the Klamath Senior Center. At the March 26th meeting of the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens; Council, Inc.’s (KBSC Council) eight new board members were elected to assume governance of the corporation effective April 1, 2013. Those members who elected their successors will continue as directors of the new corporation that has been formed to govern the Klamath Senior Center. It was created last Summer for this purpose and choose a nearly identical corporate name, Klamath Basin Senior Citizens;’ Center, Inc. (KBSC Center). It is also a nonprofit corporation and has been granted tax exempt status by the Internal Revenue Service. So now our operations have been split between KBSC Council and KBSC Center. The Center remains at its present address, 2045 Arthur Street and is commonly known as the Klamath Senior Center. The KBSC Council, commonly known as the Area Agency on Aging (AAA), has moved its offices to 700 Main Street, Suite 720, in downtown Klamath Falls. The new directors for the AAA are as follows: John Bunch of Lakeview, Patricia Hurst of Klamath Falls, Todd Kellstrom of Klamath Falls, Charles Tveit of Lakeview,
Zelda Langdale of Klamath Falls, Nathan Radcliff of Klamath Falls, Bill Scally of Gilchrist and John Effingham of Christmas Valley.
Three vacancies remain on the AAA board and nominations continue to be open. Interested persons should contact Richard Palmer the Executive Director of the AAA at 541-205-5400. Officers are to be elected at the new board’s first meeting on April 29th. The Board of Directors at the Klamath Senior Center are as follows:
Scott Stevens, M.D. Physician/ Surgeon of the Eye
Mark Fay, M.D. Physician/ Surgeon of the Eye
Jennifer Springstead, O.D. Optometrist
New Patients Welcome
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Colette Fleck, President Charlene Poff, Vice President Darlaine Watson, Treasurer Renee Hernandez, Secretary Fern Robison
Bob Pickel Ernest Palmer Zelda Langdale Paul Stuart
Persons interested in more information about the Klamath Senior Center should contact the Executive Director, Marc Kane, at 541-883-7171 Ext. 117. The Senior Center will continue offering all of its traditional services and has been adding new services for seniors over the past year. A schedule of new and continuing activities appears on page 9 of this publication.
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Calendar of Events
Golden Age Club Bingo & Card Playing: Every Monday and Thursday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
All activities are at the Senior Center, 2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls, unless otherwise stated.
KBSCC Bingo: Every Thursday and Saturday, doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games start at 6:00 p.m.
Wills, Power of Attorney, or Medical Directives: Call for Appointments
Family Bingo: Sunday, April 14th. Open at
(541 883-7171). Appointments are not held at the Senior Center.
12:00 p.m., call at 1:30 p.m.
Nickel Bingo: Every Saturday from 12:00 p.m.
Body Recall Exercise Classes: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
KBSCC Board of Directors: Tuesday, April 23rd, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m.
SHIBA Medicare Counseling (Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance Program): By Appointment Only. Call 541-883-7171 to arrange an appointment.
Tap Dancing: Every Friday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Old Time Fiddlers: Tuesday April 9th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oil Painting & Ceramics Class: ENROLLMENT OPEN
Weekly by appointment with Shirley Chapman 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
NEW! Tai Chi Class: ENROLLMENT STILL OPEN Tuesdays from 9:15 am to 10:15 am. If there is enough interest an additional afternoon class may be scheduled at 1:00 pm
Hot meals are served Monday through Friday at NEW! Computer Classes w/ Boy Scout Instructors: Saturdays Beginning April 6th the Senior Center (2045 Arthur Street). Serving
KBSCC Members’ Council: Tuesday, April 16th, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
starts at 11:30 a.m. and is over at 12:30 p.m.
AAA Advisory Council: Thursday, April 18th,
Transportation: Monday through Friday,
Medical appointments have priority. Open to the general public as space is available. For more information regarding the transportation program call Cindy at 541-850-7315.
1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 700 Main St. Suite 107.
Hearing Aid Checks: Third Thursday from 10:15 a.m. to 12 noon of each month.
Blood Pressure Checks: KBSCC now has a Blood Pressure Machine in the LOBBY for checking your pressure from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ask for assistance if you need.
Gift Shop: Inside the lobby of the Senior Center,
MS Support Group: Thursday, April 11th, 1:30
Senior Dance Day: In the Ballroom,
2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls. It’s open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Movies: Tuesdays April 2nd and April 16th at 12:30 p.m. Open Pool Playing: Monday thru Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Klamath County Library Services Branch:
Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Computers are available for senior use upon request AARP FREE TAX SERVICE: Tuesdays and Thursdays thru April 11th. Call for appointment.
Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, April
Craft Group: Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to
SPECIAL EVENTS:
16th, Elmer’s Restaurant at 1:00 p.m.
11:00 am
Kathy Lynn Jones. April 25th. Singing during lunch hour.
Senior Veterans Social Club: Thursdays,
Legal Aid - call KBSCC for referral:
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p.m. Community Lounge, Pine St.
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Thrift Shop (behind Senior Center) open Monday through Friday 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM If you have questions, concerns or want to make a suggestion, please don’t hesitate to call me at 541-947-4966. - Connie Steward, Director
February is American Heart Month encouraging Cardiovascular Health Awareness
Basin Immediate Care reminds you to join the battle against heart disease.
Open mOn-Fri 8-7, Sat 9-6, Sun & hOlidayS 9-3 3737 ShaSta Way, Suite a • Klamath FallS (541) 883-2337 • Fax: (541) 883-2504
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The Senior Dancers
Every Wednesday Afternoon With LIVE MUSIC by the Take Four Band
Klamath Hospice, Inc. Bulletins 1st Annual Remembrance Run/Walk May 18, 2013 • 9:00 a.m. Wiard Park
1:00 to 3:30 P.M. At the Senior Center, 2045 Arthur Street All Ages Are Welcome Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Emmett’s Line-Up and Auto Repair Center.
Writing Class Reading - You’re Invited To a free reading of poetry, short stories and personal essays written by students in the Creative Writing Class at the Senior Center Sunday, April 14 • 2 p.m. Klamath County Library, 126 N. 3rd Street Refreshments Will Be Served
Grief Support Group Klamath Hospice Grief Support Groups provide opportunities for learning and coping with the loss of a loved one, and arefacilitated by qualified and caring professionals.
April 1 – May 13 • 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Klamath Hospice, 4745 South 6th St.
Call Klamath Hospice to register or for more information.
541-882-2902 Sessions are free to the community. Registration is required. www.klamathhospice.org
A Clean Carpet is a Healthy Carpet Your house has been closed up all winter long. It’s time to get your carpet cleaned. Regular vacuuming and cleaning prolong the life of your carpet. Using our hot water extraction system we haul the germs and soil away.
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All ages community event! Refreshments! Prizes!
Event Agenda: 8:00 a.m. Registration and packet pick up 9:00 a.m. Opening ceremonies 9:15 a.m. 1/2 mile Children’s dash 9:30 a.m. Remembrance 1 Mile Walk, 5K Walk/Run, 10K Run begins 11:30 a.m. Awards
REGISTER BEFORE May 1st - $15.00 REGISTER AFTER May 1st - $20.00 Register online at www.klamathhospice.org/run or pick up registration form at: Klamath Hospice, Inc., 4745 South 6th Street Call Tara 541-882-2902 for more information
BINGO! Every Thursday & Saturday OPEN at 4:30pm & CALLING at 6pm Casual meals & snacks available! Thursday blackout pays $700! Saturday blackout pays $1,000! April 19th BINGO Fundraiser 1ST -TSpecial IME P LAYERS Night for Hosanna Christian Bring This Ad in for a School FREE Doors open at 4:00 and Call starts Odd or Even Blackout at 6.
This fund-raising event depends on volunteers. We need callers and floor help! Call us!
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2045 Arthur Street 541-883-7171
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Donor List
February 2013 Donations were received from the following individuals:
Lorena Ohles Mary Ellen Sargent Norman Widerman Joyce Moore Dorthy Rowland Fermin & Susan Melgares Jahala Shaffer Ada Bearden Lucy Linninger Bill Watson, Jr. Donna Maloney Gino Bianchin Helen Mcpherson Maurice Keep George Longo Jimmie Drake Sharron Heffler A. Jean Lake Louise Williams Margaret Woody Faith Tabernacle Willma Edwards Dorthy Winters Ernie Palmer Jonny Jones Harry & Kimberly Rose Chapman Mr. & Mrs. Charles Harris Mauch Elvin & Sue Middleton Barbara Carlson Eva Ross Charlotte Moseley Warren & Julia Mcpherson Hollis & Lois Kiger Merle & Lynette Harvey Ron & Patricia Ellingson Unidentified contributions in February for Congregate Meals and Transportation Services amounted to $3998. The Center, its patrons and staff all thank our contributors for their support. Without contributions the Center would be unable to operate. Contributions and the services of volunteers make the Center what it is – a community collaboration in strong support of a worthy community program. We thank the individuals named above for their assistance and hope that more of our readers will recognize the value of our services with a contribution. Please note the contributions coupon on page 3. We have many uses for donations and look forward to your support.
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20th Annual Klamath Country Volunteer of the Year Awards & Recognition Event
Tuesday, April 23, 2013 (12 noon to 1:30 p.m.) Held at the Senior Center 2045 Arthur Street VOLUNTEERS making a difference in the lives of others Please take a few minutes to honor these special people and organizations for their service by completing a nomination entry form today. Everyone nominated receives an award. To receive this entry form electronically contact UnitedWay at 882-5558, or uwkb@unitedwayoftheklamathbasin.org, or it can be downloaded at www.unitedwayoftheklamathbasin.org. Deadline for nominations is April 8, 2013. Presented by United Way of the Klamath Basin in partnership with the Klamath County Commissioners
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Spokes Unlimited April Schedule
SPOKES Unlimited • 1006 Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601• 541-883-7547 v/tty Note: All support groups follow confidentially guidelines.
April
3rd Oregon Commission for the Blind Vision Class 1:00-3:00 pm SPOKES office 5th Recreation Group Bowling at Epicenter, 3901 Brooke Dr Call SPOKES for information 9th Traumatic Brain Injury/Illness Support Group 1:00-2:00 pm SPOKES office 11th Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Support Group 1:30-3:00 pm Community Lounge, 200 N 7th Street No BOD meeting this month. All meetings/events listed 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.
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12 • Active Seniors APRIL • 2013
Menu April 3, Wednesday: Baked
April 18, Thursday: Salisbury
Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Salad Bar
Steak, Pasta Alfredo, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert from Crystal Terrace & Atrio Health Plans
April 4, Thursday: Tamale Pie, Refried Beans, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert from Crystal Terrace & Atrio Health Plans
April 5, Friday: Fish Basket, French Fries, Vegetables, Salad Bar April 8, Monday: BRUNCH, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Links, Country Gravy over Biscuits & Hashbrowns, Salad Bar
April 9, Tuesday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Homemade Meatballs over Noodles, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
April 10, Wednesday: Roast Beef, whipped Potatoes, Beef Gravy, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert from Pelican Pointe
April 11, Thursday: Chicken Pot Pie, Vegetables, Biscuits, Salad Bar, Dessert from Eldorado Heights
April 12, Friday: Chicken
April 19, Friday: Roast Turkey Gravy over Whipped Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad Bar
April 22, Monday: Hamburger, Fries, Veggie, Salad Bar
April 23, Tuesday: SORRY, NO CONGREGATE LUNCH! UNITED WAY LUNCHEON
April 24, Wednesday: Pork Chop, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert from Pelican Pointe
April 25, Thursday: Fried Chicken, Vegetables, Biscuits, Salad Bar, Dessert from Eldorado Heights. Entertainment with Kathy Lynn Jones
April 26, Friday: Ground Beef Stew over Whipped Potatoes, Vegetables, Dinner Roll, Salad Bar
Nuggets, French Fries, Vegetables, Salad Bar
April 29, Monday: Mac & Cheese with Ham, Vegetables, Salad
April 15, Monday: Meatloaf,
April 30, Tuesday: Chili Dog, Tater Tots, Veggie, Salad Bar
Whipped Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad Bar
April 16, Tuesday: Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut, Baked Potato, Salad Bar
April 17, Wednesday: Chicken Fried Steak, Whipped Potatoes, Country Gravy, Vegetables, Salad Bar
All Days, All Ways, we are here for you
May 1, Wednesday: Sweet & Sour Chicken over White Rice, veggie, Salad Bar 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.
2680 Memorial Drive • Klamath Memorial Park
541-883-3458
Family owned & operated, faithfully serving your funeral needs since 1978