SUPPORT YOUR ELDERLY NEIGHBORS!
ANNUAL COMMUNITY BANQUET EVENT Friday, April 6th Social begins at 5 • Dinner at 6:30
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Great Food, Entertainment and Auctions
Left: Maurine Loprete, creative writing class instructor. See more on page 4
SAVE THE DATES: Senior Health Fair - May 4th Special Music Concert - May 6th
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Active Seniors
The Official monthly publication of the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center
APRIL • 2018
SENIOR Center receptionist Joanne Campbell
Contact Information
General Information Joanne Campbell: 541.883.7171 Donations - Shawn McGahan: 541.883.7171 ext. 136
Meals On Wheels Assistance Contact Klamath Lake Counties Council On Aging at 541.205.5400
Transport Dispatcher - Cindy Dupart 541.850.7315
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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.
Where are we located?
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 www.KlamathSeniorCenter.com
The Klamath Senior Center is located at 2045 Arthur street
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome: Letter from Marc Kane, Executive Director Bulletin: SPOKES Unlimited Schedule Powerful Tools for Caregivers New Creative Writing Classes Blue Zones Project Walking Moai Bulletins: Find Your Purpose Lake County Senior Citizens Association Event Schedule Lake County Volunteer opportunities Writer’s Corner Feature: Hidden treasure Donor List Calendar of Events Feature: SHIP Talk Bulletin: Medicare 101 Class Feature: Advanced Care Planning Bulletin: SAIL Classes Bulletin: Recognizing Gary Terpening Feature: Creating Healthy Habits Bulletin: The YMCA May Senior Excursion Feature: Nancie’s Corner
VOLUNTEER TODAY! Looking to make a contribution to your community in support of your elderly neighbors. Join our 140 volunteers that are the foundation of the Senior Center. Training is provided. Call our Volunteer Coordinator at 541-883-7171.
WE HAVE A JOB FOR YOU!
Feature: Schwartz To Entertain At Center Fundraiser Bulletins: Klamath Basin Senior Center Spring Fundraiser Save the Date: Senior Health Fair Menu Bulletins: BINGO The Senior Dancers
Produced in conjunction with the Herald and News
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Welcome
in and Engage at Every Age! Activities are being planned f or next month
My wife and I have just returned from a week
on Friday, May 4th and a special music concert on Sunday afternoon, May 6th.
starting with a new Creative Writing class on May 2nd, a Senior Health Fair
of vacation. We traveled half way across the
Call us to help plan other events.
nation to a place where we were joined by my older brother, just retired, and his wif e
We are proud of what we have accomplished here and look eagerly to the
who had also traveled half way across the
future when we can expand the reach of our services further. Our confidence
nation from the Northeast. Earlier in the month we had traveled to Arizona to visit with my oldest son and his f amily, there
is bolstered almost daily with the encouragement we receive from patrons and
Marc Kane, Center Director
f rom Alaska, f or a baseball tournament in
which two of our grandsons were participating. These were both great visits that really brought home the reality of the challenges faced by seniors in
maintaining connectedness and quality time with families. Many families are spread all across the nation and visits are all too often not very frequent
the support from the community. We will be celebrating that support at this
week’s annual fundraiser scheduled for Friday, April 6th. Please join us. The
entertainment, food and prizes are all great, and the price is very reasonable. Look for details on page 14.
JOIN US ! WE CELEBRATE LIFE !
and sometimes too far between, if at all. The experience reinforced within me the importance of my work and that of all our staff and volunteers
To make a fully tax-deductable contribution to the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center
at the Senior Center in keeping seniors connected to f amily, f riends and community.
Call (541) 883-7171 or mail this form to : P.O. Box JE, Klamath Falls, OR 97602
While it appears that all our energy is directed to our nutrition and health programs we have devoted a great deal of effort to enabling seniors to remain
in touch. Even those meal and health programs offer opportunities f or socialization and other needed supports. It is well documented that seniors
Name: Email:
that have the opportunity for socialization, and who exercise it, are clearly
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not only socialize, but to also be able to share the benefits of one’s experiences
Amount of Contribution:
healthier, happier and live longer lives. Going further, the opportunities to
City:
State: Zip:
with others, also builds a great deal of self-esteem.
Does your employer have a matching gifts plan? Yes No
My check is enclosed payable to KBSCC. Every May, the Administration for Community Living, leads our nation’s
observance of Older American’s Month. The 2018 theme, Engage at Every
Age, emphasizes that you are never too old (or young) to take part in
activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It also celebrates the many ways in which older adults make a difference in our communities.
Participating in activities that promote mental and physical wellness, offering your wisdom and experience to the next generation, seeking the mentorship of someone with more life experience than you—those are just a few examples of what being engaged can mean. No matter where you are in your life, there is no better time than now to start. We hope you will join
Or charge my contribution to my:
Visa
Mastercard
AMEX
Card #
Discover
Exp. Date
CSC
Recurring monthly contribution: Yes No Signature
Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center BUILDING AND MAINTAINING A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS
KBSCC is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation
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SPOKES Unlimited Schedule SPOKES Unlimited 1006 Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601 541-883-7547 v/tty
All support groups follow confidentiality guidelines.
April 2018 17th
American Council for the Blind Meeting 12:00pm-2:00pm, Red Roosters Grill and Pub, 3608 S. 6th Street
25th
Social Security Workshop Free Independent Living Skills workshop to learn about eligibility, required paperwork, and medical records in order to start your SSA application. Workshop limited to 15 people, come early as admittance is first come, first served. 2:00-3:30 pm, SPOKES office
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.
LEGAL SERVICES
FOR SENIORS (60 or older) Bulletin
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
The Klamath and Lake Council on Aging is sponsoring a Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop. This is a 6-week educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, who lives Legal services are available for seniors withsomeone a social or economic need at home, in a nursing home, or across throughthe local country. Area Agencies on Aging funds (AAAs) and available for to legalhelp you attend this program. Respite areareavailable issues related to:
Income and public benefits Housing
Health care
Fridays, Protection April 20 June 8, 2018 • 1-3:00 p.m. from – abuse or neglect Conference Center – 5215 So 6th St.
Washington Federal Guardianship actions Utilities Long-term care
$25 suggested Age discrimination
donation
Mike Spencer will be working with Mark Runnels, another Klamath Falls a�orney, to provide these services in Klamath and Lake Coun�es. If you want to meet with one of them, please call:
REGISTER TODAY!
Call 541-205-5400
Mike Spencer 541‐891‐9426 or Mark Runnels 541‐891‐2956
Registration deadline April 13, 2018
What the class includes:
*Legal services provided do not generally include li�ga�on, dra�ing of estate planning documents or the like. These services are available at a reduced rate.
Tools for you, the family caregiver, to: • Reduce stress • Communicate effectively with other family members, your doctor, and paid help • Take care of yourself • Reduce guilt, anger, and depression • Help you relax • Make tough decisions • Set goals and problem-solve
A How-To book included with class content and information about: • Hiring in-home help • Helping memory-impaired elders • Making legal and financial decisions • Making decisions about care facility placement • Understanding depression • Making decisions about driving
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New Creative writing class
NEW
CREATIVE WRITING CLASS WHEN: Starts On WEDNESDAY MAY 2ND TIME: 10:00 to 11:30 am 8 Weeks Cost: $16.00 WHERE: Senior Center Conference Room HOW: Sign up at the front desk.
Ladies and Gentlemen Retired? Finally you have the time to document all those wonderful experiences of a lifetime. Are you a poet? Are you ready to put your words into a book? Or perhaps you have a hidden talent and want to write that book of fiction that you have been telling yourself “someday” I will sit down and write. Now is the time to put pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard and join us as we pursue creative writing! All ages welcome! Sign Up at the front desk. Required fees cover the cost of materials. This class and another scheduled for the Fall are partially funded by Klamath County Cultural Coalition.
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Blue Zones Project Walking Moai
Join The Blue Zones Project Walking Moai When: Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. Where: Mike’s Fieldhouse in Steen’s Sports Park
Boost your New Year’s Resolution by joining our Walking Moai and connecting with likeminded people every Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. inside Mike’s Fieldhouse. The word “Moai” comes from Okinawa, Japan and means “meeting for a common purpose.” Blue Zones project adopted this and creates Moai Walking Teams to provide social interaction and support that are just as important as the physical exercise they’re getting during their walk. The Wednesday Walking Moai is a fun group of people who enjoy the common purpose of connecting with new people, friendly conversations, and of course, walking. We’re looking forward to seeing you at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays!
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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: • Meals-On-Wheels Drivers and Kitchen Helpers • Transportation Drivers Using Senior Center Vans • Computer and Tech Skills Instructors
• Gift Shop Clerks and Helpers
• Bingo Callers and Floor Helpers (Thursday and Saturday Evenings)
Visit Our WEB Site at www.klamathseniorcenter.com
We now have two volunteers sharing the volunteer coordinators position. Call Adena or Gloria at 541-883-7171 Citizens For Safe Schools Volunteer Opportunities Mentor One Child, Change Two Lives For only one hour a week, you can give valuable time to a child in need in the Klamath Basin. Spend time simply “hanging out”; going bowling, volunteering, going for a walk, playing games, checking out Crater Lake… the possibilities are endless! Simply showing a youth that you care enough to give your undivided time to them each week can make a lasting difference in their young life. We have a list with children waiting to be your friend! Contact Bill Patterson, Executive Director, P.O. Box 243, Klamath Falls, OR 97601, 541-882-3198 to apply as a volunteer.
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Lake County Senior Citizens Association Event Schedule April 2018 Events:
1st four Tuesdays, 7:30 AM, Klamath Falls Trips for Medical & Shopping (Stop in to sign up only $10 donation) First Tuesday, April 2nd, join us for Tuesday Friends @ 2:00. Friday, April 13th is our Birthday Lunch. Join us for lunch & Birthday Cake. Every Tuesday & Thursday the Outback Thrift Store is open 1:00-4:00PM. Also open on the second Saturday of the month from 10:00-2:00PM. Tuesdays & Thursdays stop in for a puzzle swap. (Bring some to trade/share and take something new for you!) Tuesdays & Thursdays join us for the Strong People Program! 10:00-11:00AM (Register at the Extension Office.) Wednesday 12:00-1:00 PM Lakeview Lions Club – Lunch Meeting. Every Monday Bingo at 1:00 (right after lunch) Check out the Cookie Counter just inside the lobby! 3rd Monday, LCSCA Board Meeting We rent rooms, evenings & weekends. For space during working hours, 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 what’s available for your group. We serve fresh, 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. Don’t miss lunch at noon!
www.CitizensForSafeSchools.org www.facebook.com/citizensforsafeschools
You can reach us at: 11 North G Street, Lakeview Oregon 97630 • (541)947-4966 x101
The School Guardian Project at Ponderosa Middle School and the Citizen Advisory Board of the Coalition for Safe Learning Environments (CSLE) is looking for volunteers.
Lake County Senior Citizens Association has many opportunities for people to stay involved and busy! We love volunteers! If you have interest in any of the following activities, please let us know. We have a great need for:
This groundbreaking initiative in support of public schools is helping locate opportunities for the community in our schools. Commitment levels vary from 1 hour a month to board member support, and as many hours as volunteers would like to donate to our local students. For more information please contact: Bill Patterson: bpatterson@citizensforsafeschools.org FIND YOUR PURPOSE IS A RECURRING COLUMN. WE INVITE ANY AGENCY THAT HAS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES TO SUBMIT INFORMATION TO BE PUBLISHED IN FUTURE COLUMNS. WE ARE ESPECIALLY INTERESTED IN OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIORS AND VOLUNTEER EVENTS THAT BRING SENIORS AND OTHERS TOGETHER TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY. PLEASE SUBMIT REQUESTS TO MARC KANE AT THIS EMAIL: marc.kane@kbscc.org
Home Delivered Meal Drivers-this position is a couple of hours a day on any Monday or Wednesday. Receptionist-this position is Tuesday/Thursday from 9-2. somewhat flexible.
Hours could be
Outback Thrift Store Position-Tuesday/Thursday 1-4 with the possibility of morning or other hours. Kitchen Assistant-this position is Monday through Friday. Monday, Wednesday and Friday are the priority days, but we are flexible. Custodial/Maintenance-this position could involve flexible days and hours. Do you crochet, knit or paint? Do you enjoy decorating or organizing? Are you interested in teaching a class? We are looking for volunteers in all departments and we are open to new ideas! Even if you just have a few hours to spare, stop by to discuss your idea and we just might come up with something fun!
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Writer’s Corner Mumkin’s Recipes For Life…
Expressions of Heart and Mind
Mumkin’ Mumkin’ss Recipes Recipes For For Life…
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.
Early Hummingbirds By Sharon Hudson
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Sharon (Johnston) Pappas © I saw your face in the crowd And your smile pass by while strolling through the store Then your voice lingered As a couple whispered walking out the door Your touch is like the breeze I feel it in the air Your memories are with me I see them… Everywhere Your laughter echoes in the children As they run and play Their joy is the music of angels Shining through the sun’s rays Yes, You are with me In all I see and do My heart is filled with Love Each moment I think of You.
Hummingbird, Hummingbird Please go away. It’s too cold right now And you need room to play. The weather has been Very strange this year. I know you are confused, And it’s just not clear. I love you dearly and Want you to do well, So I will put out my feeder During this very cold spell. I’ll put it out the in The light of day. Take it in at night and it Won’t freeze that way. Hummingbird, Hummingbird “Oh my, oh my.” You are amazing, and I Like the way you fly. You show your talents In so many ways. You are unique and interesting As you navigate the maze. You are a beautiful little bird, And my heart you have won. You’re streamline and metallic, And you shimmer in the sun. Hope you enjoy me, And live through it all. Then I will take care of You till the end of fall.
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Hidden Treasure By Judith Jensen
PALM Dinner at the Klamath Falls First United Methodist Church welcomes everyone who needs a good meal. Helped by devoted volunteers, Vickie and Don Dumbeck run the operation which provides free dinners each Sunday and Tuesday evening. There are many stories. Vickie tells one of them: Sandra started coming to PALM dinner some five or six years ago. She was homeless and living in her truck. She was alone except for a little dog. Although she looked near starving, the dog looked fine. It was clear who came first. She was very shy. She rarely spoke and when she did, her hand covered her mouth. There was a certain eccentricity. You never knew what kind of wig she would wear, what combination of clothing she could invent. Everything she had was in her truck. One day, after Sandra was used to us, she sat down at the piano at the back of the room. She played lovely music, classical. We were completely shocked. Soon we started talking with her; her music had provided an opening. Several of us gained her trust as we admired her music. She said “Oh I haven’t practiced for years. It is so nice to have a piano.” She struggles with her own mental illness. One day she could not play because there were just too many demons. But the next week she could. Soon we moved the piano closer to front entrance, near the kitchen. Those of us in the kitchen wanted to hear her music better. Perhaps being closer might help her escape the demons. Since she was near the main doorway, people walked by and talked to her. More and more people thanked her for the music. The more she was thanked the more she smiled. The dog has become very popular, getting lots of pets and wrestles. Her son who lives elsewhere bought fixer-up here in Klamath Falls. Although it lacks amenities, she and her dog now have shelter. Sandra has become fast friends with Kay, another diner. They hit it off right away, as soon as the music started. Sandra and Kay now play duets. If one is absent at Palm, the other checks up to see if she’s ok. A volunteer brought in an electric keyboard and donated it to Sandra. She took it home where it awaits electricity. Many volunteers have given her sheet music. Turns out she is quite politically minded and starts each Palm concert with a patriotic song. She appreciates a place to come, a place she is accepted. Don teased her saying “Now you have to play for your dinner.” So now she plays before she eats. We don’t know the details of her life, we just know PALM dinner is good for her and she is good for PALM dinner. We try to give her food to take home, but she often refuses, saying “No, there are others who need it more.”
Donor List
Washington Federal and Pacific Power Give Senior Center Grants in March
Good news was received in March from both the Washington Federal Foundation and the Pacific Power Foundation, each providing grants of $2,000. This is good news as an analysis of current demand in our meals programs reveals that we will serve 10,000 more meals in the next year as in the previous twelve months. While government grants or fees cover about half the cost of those meals the balance must be funded with local contributions such as these two grants. Other businesses are asked to please consider making a contribution to this effort.
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.
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. February Donations of $2,534.59 were received from the following organizations and individuals: Faith Tabernacle Donna Hill Geraldine Schindler Lynette Harvey Albert Burman Ernie Palmer Dorothy Winters Jon Schnebly Mary Ellen Sargent Howard McGee
Duckworth Family Burl Parrish Albert & Delores Errecart Ron Steinbock Golden Age Cheryl Gibbs Linda Powell Jonny Jones Linda Bourcy Gilbert Medina Donna Maloney
Patricia Henderson Samuel Hawley Etta Holly Joyce Moore Rose Chapman Rose Kruezer Charlotte Moseley Ron and Karen Thomas Mary Waters Constance Schuetze
Unidentified contributions in February for Meals , Transportation and Other Services amounted to $3,426.00 The Senior Center would like to especially recognize the following individuals for their regular and/or recurring gifts during 2016 amounting to at least $600 for the year. They were the following: Amy Haack Burl Parrish Cheryl Gibbs Chris & Susan Kandra Dorothy Winters
Ernie Palmer Faith Tabernacle George Nitschelm Geraldine Schindler Howard McGee Jon Schnebly
Lynette Harvey Marta Stephens Mary Ellen Sargent Patricia Henderson Rose Chapman
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.
2210 North Eldorado Avenue | 541.883.1030 KBBH.org Call today if you experience any of the following symptoms: • Anxiety
• Depression
• PTSD
• Substance Abuse • Loneliness
• Suicide Risk • Alzheimers or Dementia
• Grief and Loss
• Feelings of isolation
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
www.KBBH.org 541.883.1030
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Ca l end a r o f Ev ent s MONDAY
TUESDAY
Creative Writing Classes starts Wed. MAY 2nd 10:00-11:30
APRIL 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
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
4TH
5TH
6TH
7TH
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 County Library 9:30-1:00 Pickle Ball 1:00
NICKLE BINGO OPEN 10:00/CALL NOON
Defensive Driving Classes Sign up for Thursday, May 3rd & 10th WE SUPPORT THE BLUE ZONES INITIATIVE! Keep Moving! Follow The Blue Scheduled Activities 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 to help with unanswered questions and give you information
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Boost your Brain 10:00-11:30 Balance & Stability at KLC 10:30 Dancing 1:00-4:00 With The Take Four Band Qi Gong 4:15-5:15pm Tai Chi 5:30-6:30pm
Taxes 8:00-3:00 Craft Class 9-11 SAIL 10:15-11:15 Golden Age Bingo/Cards 12:30 County Library 1:30-4:00 Bingo Fundraiser 4:30/call 6:00 OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00
BINGO FUNDRAISER OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00
13TH
14TH
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 County Library 9:30-1:00 Pickle Ball 1:00
NICKLE BINGO OPEN 10:00/CALL NOON
Line Dancing 7:00pm
BINGO FUNDRAISER OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00
20TH
21ST
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 County Library 9:30-1:00 Pickle Ball 1:00
NICKLE BINGO OPEN 10:00/CALL NOON
Bingo Fundraiser 4:30/call 6:00 OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00
Line Dancing 7:00pm
BINGO FUNDRAISER OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00
25TH
26TH
27TH
28TH
Board of Directors meeting 10:00-12:00 SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Balance & Stability at KLC 10:30 Dancing 1:00-4:00 With The Take Four Band Qi Gong 4:15-5:15pm Tai Chi 5:30-6:30pm
Craft Class 9-11 Behavioral Health 10:00-1:00 SAIL 10:15-11:15 Golden Age Bingo/Cards 12:30 County Library 1:30-4:00
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 County Library 9:30-1:00 Pickle Ball 1:00
NICKLE BINGO OPEN 10:00/CALL NOON
Bingo Fundraiser 4:30/call 6:00 OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00
Line Dancing 7:00pm
BINGO FUNDRAISER OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00
MAY 2ND
MAY 3RD
MAY 4TH
MAY 5TH
Creative Writing Class
Craft Class 9-11 AARP Driving Class 9-12 Behavioral Health 10:00-1:00 SAIL 10:15-11:15 Golden Age Bingo/Cards 12:30 County Library 1:30-4:00
SAIL One class only today 8:45-9:45 County Library 9:30-1:00 Pickle Ball 2:00
NICKLE BINGO OPEN 10:00/CALL NOON
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10TH
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Taxes 8:00-3:00 Tai Chi Intermediate 8:00 Beginner 2 9:00 Beginner 1 10:00 Advanced 12:10 Behavioral Health 10:00-1:00
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15
LAST DAY TAXES 8:00-3:00 Craft Class 9-11 Behavioral Health 10:00-1:00 SAIL 10:15-11:15 Golden Age Bingo/Cards 12:30 County Library 1:30-4:00 Bingo Fundraiser 4:30/call 6:00 Paper Only
MEDICARE 101 CLASS 9:00am-11:00am
Yoga 5:00-6:00
Qi Gong 5:30-6:30pm
Balance & Stability at KLC 10:30 Dancing 1:00-4:00 With The Take Four Band Qi Gong 4:15-5:15pm Tai Chi 5:30-6:30pm
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17TH
18TH
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Library 9:30-1:00 Legal Services 10-12 Veterans/ Muffin Mondays 10:00 Eating fruit & veggies Balance & Stability at KLC 10:30 Golden Age Club Bingo/Cards 12:30 Yoga 5:00-6:00
UNITED WAY LUNCHEON Tai Chi Int. 8:00 • Beg. 2 9:00 Beg.1 10:00 • Adv. 12:10 Behavioral Health 10:00-1:00 Pickle Ball 2:00 Pickle Ball 2:00 Qi Gong 5:30-6:30pm Ukulele 6:45 PM
23RD
24TH
Movie - Roman J. Israel-Esquire 12:30
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Library 9:30-1:00 Legal Services 10-12 Veterans/ Muffin Mondays 10:00 Movie - Only the Brave 12:30 Balance & Stability at KLC 10:30 Golden Age Club Bingo/Cards 12:30 Yoga 5:00-6:00
Tai Chi Intermediate 8:00 Beginner 2 9:00 Beginner 1 10:00 Advanced 12:10 Behavioral Health 10:00-1:00 Pickle Ball 2:00 Qi Gong 5:30-6:30pm
30TH
MAY 1ST
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Library 9:30-1:00 Legal Services 10-12 Veterans/ Muffin Mondays 10:00 JoAnne Carson talks Fur Ball Balance & Stability at KLC 10:30 Golden Age Club Bingo/Cards 12:30 Yoga 5:00-6:00
Tai Chi Intermediate 8:00 Beginner 2 9:00 Beginner 1 10:00 Advanced 12:10 Behavioral Health 10:00-1:00 Pickle Ball 2:00 Ukulele 6:45 PM
$35/Single • $60/Couple • $150/Table Of 6
Line Dancing 7:00pm
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Library 9:30-1:00 Legal Services 10-12 Veterans/ Muffin Mondays 10:00 Eating fruit & veggies Balance & Stability at KLC 10:30 Golden Age Club Bingo/Cards 12:30 Movie - Roman J. Israel-Esquire 12:30
ANNUAL FUNDRAISER
5 PM • Klamath County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall #1
SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Balance & Stability at KLC 10:30 Dancing 1:00-4:00 With The Take Four Band Qi Gong 4:15-5:15pm Tai Chi 5:30-6:30pm
Starts 10:00-11:30 SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Balance & Stability at KLC 10:30 Dancing 1:00-4:00 With The Take Four Band Qi Gong 4:15-5:15pm Tai Chi 5:30-6:30pm
19TH Craft Class 9-11 Behavioral Health 10:00-1:00 SAIL 10:15-11:15 Hearing J.D. Howell 10:15-12:00 Golden Age Bingo/Cards 12:30 County Library 1:30-4:00
NEW Boost Your Brain 2:00-3:30
NEW Boost Your Brain 2:00-3:30
Bingo Fundraiser 4:30/call 6:00 OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00
SAVE THE DATE Senior Health Fair
May 4, 2018
10:00 am to 1:30 pm
BINGO FUNDRAISER OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00
Line Dancing 7:00pm
THE PICKLEBALL COURT IS ACTIVE ON SUNDAYS AGAIN - OPEN AT 1:00 pm Abbreviations with KLC indicate classes will be held at Klamath Luthern Church 1175 Crescent Ave Klamath Falls
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SHIP TALK
(Senior Health Insurance Program)
Medicare Part D – for Drugs Once again it’s time to talk about Medicare Part D. It’s complex and seems to be the most troubling to consumers. Prescriptions change all the time and so do the prices and formularies of the various plans. Let’s review:
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FREE Medicare 101 Class
FREE Medicare 101 Class
You become eligible for Part D drug insurance as soon as you have Part A or B or both. Medicare Part D plans are provided by private insurance companies. Nonetheless, you are required to purchase a drug plan or be penalized 1% per month for every month you wait to purchase. However, you will not be penalized for delaying Part D if you have “creditable” drug insurance through other means, such as an Employer Group Health Plan, Veterans, union, etc. Part D drug plans can only be changed during open enrollment period (October 15 – December 7) unless you are low income and eligible for Extra Help. (See below.)
Medicare 101 Class
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PENALTIES Know DEADLINES
your PA options! RTS A Medicare starts at age 65 B, C, D What is Medicare?PENALTIES
• • • Do I need both A&B? Social Security offers a Low Income Subsidy (LIS), more commonly known as Extra Help, to reduce or even eliminate your premiums and co-pays for • Other insurance options your prescriptions. And with Extra Help you can sign up for and/or change • Prescription drug coverage plans any time of the year, without penalty. Check with SHIBA if you think • Secondary Insurance you may qualify. We’ll check the eligibility tables, ask the right questions, • Financial Assistance and sign you up for the program if we think you’ll qualify. Fraud65 protection • Medicare starts at• age If you’re not low income but still have a drug that’s not covered, there are • Marketplace plans other resources out there that may help. We especially recommend the
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• What is Medicare? • Do I need both A&B? • Other insurance options • Prescription drug coverage April 11, 2018 Everyone is pretty familiar with the “donut hole” by now. But the good news 9am to 11am Free information is that health-care reform is phasing out the donut This year (2018)Insurance • hole. Secondary you pay 35% of the retail price while the drug company is discounting about Medicare Financial Assistance Klamath Basin Senior Center 50% of the cost. Remember, the drug company’s•50% discount payment for Oregonians counts toward your “out of pocket” costs. And once your total “out of • Fraud protection 2045 Arthur Street pocket” costs for the year reach $5,000, you’re out of the donut hole and into “catastrophic coverage, which is 95% of the retail cost. It can happen plans • Marketplace Klamath Falls, OR 97603 Oregon Prescription Drug Program and GoodRx. These are not insurance plans; they are discount programs, but can be very helpful. They cannot be used in conjunction with your drug plan - only if you do not have coverage for a particular drug. It’s one or the other.
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quite fast if you have an expensive drug.
Anyone can go into Medicare.gov and do a drug plan search to see which plan would work best. SHIBA counselors do this regularly for clients onsite. Bring in a complete list of drugs and dosages you take and we’ll help you narrow down your search for what plan is best for you. The search is anonymous. Just call the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center at 541883-7171 and ask for a SHIBA appointment with one of our trained and certified counselors. P.S. And don’t forget! There’s a Medicare 101 class at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11 at the Senior Center. See you there! Respectfully submitted, Anne Hartnett, SHIBA Coordinator 440-5359 (3/18/COM)
Reserve your seat now! Tell a friend Call 503-947-7088 or email miranda.s.mathae@oregon.gov Free information about Medicare for Oregonians
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Advanced Care Planning
SAIL Classes
Stay Active and Independent for Life
Article submitted by Klamath Hospice
National Health Care Decisions Week is April 16, 2018. What is it? National Health Care Decisions Day exists to educate individuals about the importance of advance care planning. Additionally, it is an initiative to encourage patients to express their wishes regarding their healthcare and for providers and facilities to respect those wishes, regardless of what they may be. In a 2003 article by the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, titled “Advance Care Planning: Preferences for Care at the End of Life,” found that less than 50% of the severely or terminally ill patients studied had an advanced directive in their medical record. Additionally, only 12% of patients with an advance directive had received input from their physician in its development. Planning ahead is not only important for you, but for your loved ones as well. Making plans for the future today will help curtail major problems that can occur when an individual is faced with a difficult situation. Communicating your end-of-life wishes with your loved ones will help to ensure that your needs and desires are considered when important decisions about your care are being decided in the case where you are unable to speak for yourself. Although, talking about end-of-life issues can be difficult there are many events and openings that can prompt the conversation to occur before the crisis. Conversation triggers could include: • The death of a friend • An article in a newspaper or magazine about illness or funerals • Movies • Sermons • Television shows • Financial planning • Annual medical checkups
The fountain of youth does not exist, but you can slow down the aging process and increase your strength and flexibility by exercising regularly. There are so many benefits to regular exercise. A few examples are: sharper thinking, better sleep at night, stronger bones and muscles and preventing falls. You may discover that this is “just what the doctor ordered”! There are 7 classes every week. All classes are at the Senior Center. The program is the same for all seven classes, so you can choose the classes that best fit your schedule.
Mon. Wed. & Fri., - 8:45 to 9:45 Mon. Wed. Thurs. & Fri. - 10:15 to 11:15
For more information about this topic and more, please consider visiting:
If you have questions about our classes please call me, Mary Noller at 541-281-3810.
• Caring Connections, www.caringinfo.org • National Healthcare Decisions Day, www.nhdd.org
Mark Fay, M.D. Scott Stevens, M.D. Physician/ Surgeon of the Eye Physician/ Surgeon of the Eye
Have you been telling yourself you need to get more exercise? This time of the year it is difficult to do so. Outdoor activities like walking and bicycling can be dangerous.
Mary Noller & Suzan Phipps are the Certified Instructors. A two dollar donation is suggested.
Edwin Tuhy, O.D. Optometrist
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Jennifer Sparks, O.D. Optometrist
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Recognizing Gary Terpening
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This month we are introducing you to one of our long term volunteers for Meals on Wheels. He has been with us at the Senior Citizen Center for 6 years. Meals on Wheels are distributed from the Senior Citizen Center by volunteers, like Gary, who take meals to Patrons which are unable to cook for themselves. At the core of the Meals-On-Wheels service is a nutritious meal, companionship and a watchful eye on the health and safety of our seniors. Thanks to Gary and others like him the Senior Center is able to provide this very critical support to our elderly neighbors.
Davenport’s is there to help as you search for the right way to honor your love one’s memory We can help you select Urns in large or small, simple or elaborate to capture your memories for all time.
Gary grew up in Bonanza where he presides at the town of Bonanza now. He has 1 son and 1 daughter and is a happy grandfather of 5 grandchildren. They live in Malin and Butte Falls. When Gary was in school at Bonanza he enjoyed playing Basketball and Football.
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Gary has been married to his wife for 47 years. Congratulation are in order for this wonderful relationship to have been married for so long.
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Gary enjoys his Harley Davidson motorcycle which he has ridden for many years. He also enjoys hunting and farming. Gary has been farming in Langell Valley growing up and even now he enjoys going out to the fields with his farming equipment and being “one” with the outdoors. He also enjoys visiting the coast often to take in the “sea air” and partake in the fresh sea food.
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Klamath Hospice
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April is National Volunteer olunteer Month. Blue Zones Project® wants to thank all the volunteers across Klamath Falls who help make our community great.
www.klamathhospice.org/run Often volunteers get as much out of the experience as they give. Did you know? People who volunteer experience lower mortality, mortalit , cancer mortality cancer,, heart disease, and depression rates. Plus, cance they report a higher sense of purpose and life satisfaction.
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Make Better Choices Easier “Continue to track your behavior. Sometimes when you feel like you’re failing, you can learn the most.”
We know that making healthy choices can help us feel better and live longer. Maybe you’ve already tried to eat better, get more exercise or sleep, quit smoking, or reduce stress. It’s not easy. But research shows how you can boost your ability to create and sustain a healthy lifestyle. “It’s frustrating to experience setbacks when you’re trying to make healthy changes and reach a goal,” says NIH behavior change expert Dr. Susan Czajkowski. “The good news is that decades of research show that change is possible, and there are proven strategies you can use to set yourself up for success.” Lots of things you do impact your health and quality of life, now and in the future. You can reduce your risk for the most common, costly, and preventable health problems— such as heart disease, stroke, cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity—by making healthy choices. Know Your Habits Regular things you do—from brushing your teeth to having a few drinks every night— can become habits. Repetitive behaviors that make you feel good can affect your brain in ways that create habits that may be hard to change. Habits often become automatic— they happen without much thought. “The first step to changing your behavior is to create an awareness around what you do regularly,” explains Dr. Lisa Marsch, an expert in behavior change at Dartmouth College. “Look for patterns in your behavior and what triggers the unhealthy habits you want to change.” Maybe you eat too much while watching TV or join a friend on smoke breaks even when you don’t want a cigarette. “You can develop ways to disrupt those patterns and create new ones,” Marsch says. For instance, eat meals with the TV off or join friends for healthy activities, like walk breaks. Make a Plan Make a plan that includes small, reasonable goals and specific actions you’ll take to move toward them.
Creating Healthy Habits
Marsch and others are working on digital technologies, like mobile apps, that could support you in a moment of weakness. Her team is also using technology to learn more about how to measure and increase the ability to monitor and control our behavior.
“If you walk by the vending machine at work and buy junk food every afternoon, try walking a different way to eliminate that decision and bring healthy snacks from home,” Czajkowski says. “Whenever possible, make the healthy choice the easy choice.” Consider what you think you’ll need to be successful. How can you change things around you to support your goals? You might need to stock up on healthy foods, remove temptations, or find a special spot to relax. Get friends and loved ones involved. Research shows that people’s health behaviors tend to mirror those of their family and friends. Invite them to join you, support you, and help you stay on track. It’s also important to plan for obstacles. Think about what might derail your best efforts to live healthier. How can you still make healthy choices during unexpected situations, in stressful times, or when tempted by old habits? Stay on Track Doing positive things for yourself can feel exciting and rewarding. But there will also be times when you wonder if you can stick with it. “Identify negative thoughts and turn them into realistic, productive ones,” Marsch advises. Keeping a record can help. You can use a paper journal, computer program, or mobile app to note things like your diet, exercise, stress levels, or sleep patterns. A study of people who lost at least 30 pounds and kept the weight off for at least a year found that they often tracked their progress closely. “Even when you think you’re about to ‘fall off the wagon,’ hold on,” Czajkowski says.
“The more you practice self-control, the better you become at it,” says Dr. Leonard Epstein, who studies behavior change and decision-making at the University at Buffalo. “You develop the capacity to act and react another way.”
Wise Choices Build Healthy Habits • Plan. Identify unhealthy patterns and triggers. Set realistic goals. Write down steps to help you achieve them. • Change your surroundings. Find ways to make healthier choices easy choices. Remove temptations. Work for changes in your community, like safe places to walk. • Ask for support. Find friends, family, co-workers, neighbors, or groups for support or ask people to join you.
Think About the Future Epstein has found that some people have a harder time than others resisting their impulses. He calls this “delay discounting,” where you discount, or undervalue, the larger benefits of waiting in favor of smaller immediate rewards. This can lead to things like overeating, substance abuse, drinking or shopping too much, or risky sexual behavior.
• Fill your time with healthy activities. Try exercise, a favorite hobby, or spending time with family and friends.
“You can learn to postpone immediate gratification through episodic future thinking, or vividly imagining future positive experiences or rewards,” he explains. “It’s a great way to strengthen your ability to make decisions that are better for you in the long run.”
• Reward yourself. Give yourself a healthy reward when you’ve achieved a small goal or milestone, like a massage or personal time.
Epstein is now studying how to use this technique to help people who are at risk for type 2 diabetes prevent the disease. Focusing on how a change might heal your body and enhance your life can help. When you stop smoking, your risk of a heart attack drops within 24 hours. Reducing stress can lead to better relationships. Even small improvements in your nutrition and physical activity can reduce your health risks and lengthen your life. Be Patient Sometimes when you’re trying to adopt healthier habits, other health issues can get in the way. “When you’re really struggling with these behaviors, ask yourself if more is going on,”
• Track your progress. Record how things are going to help you stay focused and catch slip-ups. • Imagine the future. Think about future benefits to stay on track.
• Be patient. Improvement takes time, and setbacks happen. Focus on progress, not perfection. Czajkowski says. “For example, mental health conditions like depression and anxiety can be tied to unhealthy behaviors.” A health professional can work with you to address any underlying issues to make change feel easier and to help you be more successful. You’re never too out of shape, too overweight, or too old to make healthy changes. Try different strategies until you find what works best for you. “Things may not go as planned, and that’s okay,” Czajkowski says. “Change is a process. What’s most important is to keep moving forward.”
Reprinted from the March 2018 Issue of NIH News in Health, A monthly newsletter from the National Institute of Health, part of the U.S. Department OF Health and Human Services
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The YMCA May Senior Excursion
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Nancie’s Corner Blues Zones Reporter Health and Wellness Counselor
The Lone U.S. Blue Zone – Loma Linda, CA What made Loma Linda, California unique in Dan Buettner’s pursuit of the healthiest Blue Zones in the world? It is the lifestyle of their Seventh Day Adventists.
YMCA of Klamath Falls Senior Excursion Friday, May 18, 2018
The Seniors are heading south to California’s MACARTHUR-BURNEY FALLS MEMORAL STATE PARK We will BBQ for lunch while enjoying the breathtaking view of this 129 foot falls. (You my want to bring your camera). Go on a nature walk, sit and play cards, socialize and have fun!
Lunch
Our menu will be: Burgers (with or without cheese), with all the trimmings, chips, drinks, and brownies for dessert. We will leave the Y parking lot at 9am sharp and return around 6pm. Cost includes lunch and entry fee into the park. $41.75 for Y Members • $47.75 for Community Registration Deadline May 14 Participants: 10 minimum and 14 maximum
Adventists abide by the tenets of Genesis 1:29: “And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.” They follow a well-balanced diet including nuts, vegetables, fruits, beans/legumes and whole grains. Their beverage of choice is water and they use minimal amounts of sugar and salt. They eschew smoking and drinking. Some are vegans, others vegetarians or pescetarians (including fish and seafood). They practice both downshifting and moving naturally, Blue Zones’ characteristics. After church, they spend the remainder of the day with family and friends picnicking and/or rejuvenating by hiking and walking outdoors. Adventists were part of an earlier mortality study from 1960-1965 including a 25 year informal follow-up; and two long term epidemiology studies: one from 1974-1988 and another ongoing since 2002 with 125,000 Adventist participants. Adventist men live 7-10 years longer; Adventist women live 4+ years longer than the rest of us. Their rates of heart disease and several types of cancers are substantially lower. Our local Adventist Church is a Blue Zones Project approved organization! On the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm, they offer a cooking class (open to the public) featuring nutritious food samples. Their extremely youthful Pastor, Jon Holland, with whom I had the privilege of serving on a Blue Zones Subcommittee, arrived at his first meeting on a skate board! He turned 40 this year. To those of us who grew up on meat, potatoes and gravy, this requires a shift. But, it can be done.
FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHY LIVING FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
THE YMCA OF KLAMATH FALLS 1221 S Alameda Avenue Klamath Falls OR 97603 (541) 884.4149 www.kfallsymca.org
If you’d like to meet with me for a free one-hour session to discuss an exercise program or want help with Blue Zones’ nutritional choices, please leave your name and phone number with the Senior Center receptionist! Nancie Carlson, Health & Wellness Counselor
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Schwartz To Entertain At Center Fundraiser Entertainment for the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center annual Fundraiser will be provided by Robin Schwartz who has been singing since the age of 4, and sung in quartets with his three older brothers.
He is currently the Director of the Klamath Chorale and is a professor at Oregon Tech, teaching Writing, Public Speaking, and Music. He is in his 20th year at Oregon Tech. Robin is also the Music Minister at Bible Baptist Church and has appeared in a variety of musicals at both the Ross Ragland Theatre and the Linkville Playhouse. Robin has also produced his own musical productions such as the Bee Gees, the Smothers Brothers, Merle Haggard & Dead Friends, Simon & Garfunkle, Tony Bennet, most recently One Hit Wonders at the Linkville Playhouse and Neil Diamond at the Ross Ragland. For this year’s fundraiser, Robin is promising a wonderful show of American Standards such as Misty, Don’t Get Around Much any More, I Left my Heart in San Francisco, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, plus some Elvis, Beatles, and Show Tunes.
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Silent Auction, Live Music and No-Host Bar by Basin Martini Bar 5:00-6:00pm Dinner by Yummy's Catering 6:30pm
This will make a truly wonderful, memorable experience for all that attend. Join us Friday evening, April 6th at the Klamath County Event Center, Exhibition Hall #1.
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SAVE THE DATE Senior Health Fair
SAVE THE DATE
Senior Health Fair May 4, 2018 10:00 am to 1:30 pm at the Klamath Senior Center 2045 Arthur Street Information and Help From Local Resources. Multiple agencies coming together to serve.
Come for lunch before or after your visit to the fair. It’s chicken fried steak day!
April 6, 2018 Klamath County Fair Grounds Exhibit Hall #1 Tickets available at the door or in advance at the Senior Center 2045 Arthur St., 541-883-7171
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Menu April 4, Wednesday Potato Soup, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert April 5, Thursday Salisbury Steak & Noodles, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert
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April 20, Friday BBQ Chicken Sliders, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert April 23, Monday Baked Pasta, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert April 24, Tuesday Sloppy Joes, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert
April 9, Monday Chicken Strips, French Fries, Veggie, April 25, Wednesday Split Pea Soup, Veggie, Salad Bar, Salad Bar, Dessert Dessert April 10, Tuesday April 26, Thursday HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Chili Dogs, Veggie, Salad Bar, Potatoes, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert, Birthday Cake & Ice Cream Dessert April 11, Wednesday April 27, Friday Liver and Onions, Veggie, Salad Bar, Roast Pork, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert Dessert April 12, Thursday April 30, Monday Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Chili & Cornbread, Veggie, Salad Potatoes, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert Bar, Dessert April 13, Friday May 1, Tuesday Mac & Ham, Veggie, Salad Bar, Mac & Ham, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert Dessert April 16, Monday Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert April 17, Tuesday UNITED WAY BANQUET, SORRY NO CONGREGATE LUNCH April 18, Wednesday Au Gratin Potatoes & Ham, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert
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April 6, Friday Beans & Ham, Cornbread, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert
April 19, Thursday Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert
Health and Exercise Classes and Pickleball Court Meals Programs Social Events Library
• Educational and Arts Classes • Transportation • Entertainment • Information and Assistance • Host to the Golden Age Club
With LIVE MUSIC By the Take Four Band At the Senior Center, 2045 Arthur Street
1:00 to 3:30 P.M. All Ages Are Welcome. Refreshments will be served.
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