Active Seniors July 2014

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Happy Independence Day July 4th

INSIDE Second Annual Rummage Sale July 11th & 12th

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Active Seniors

The Official monthly publication of the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center

JULY • 2014

Contact Information General Information Judy Crist: 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

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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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Bingo Information Linda Breeden:

541.883.7171 ext. 115

Medicare Counseling 541.883.7171

Volunteer Opportunities Pat Harris: 541.883.7171 ext 113 Executive Director Marc Kane: 541.883.7171 ext. 117

Where are we located?

The Klamath Senior Center is located at 2045 Arthur street

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome:

Letter from Marc Kane, Executive Director

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Bulletins:

US Bank Foundation Issues $5,000 Grant Balance and Stability Classes | The Senior Dancers Second Annual Rummage Sale

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Features:

Senior Center Board Approves Budget Senior Center and Community Lounge Partner To Revitalize Downtown Facility

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Feature:

Six Ways to Support the Senior Center and Your Elderly Neighbor

Donor List Feature: Vitamin C - Part 2

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Comic Corner: The Fillers Writer’s Corner Calendar of Events Bulletin:

The Lake County Senior Center Schedule

Menu Bulletins:

Basin Transit Bus Tickets Puzzle Boards Prove To Be Popular Mid Year BINGO Event Well Attended

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Feature: Sarah Kirby New Yoga Instructor Bulletin: Driver Safety Course Feature:

Coping with Pet Loss

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Volunteers WANTED

Feature: Preventing Falls in People with Low Vision

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Produced in conjunction with the Herald and News

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Welcome My friend and center patron Paula Allen reported that while she was away from her home someone mowed her lawn and did her yard work.

She described it as an anonymous act of kindness, and still does not know who that kind person is. We have been advocating for sometime the development of a neighborhood Marc Kane, Center Director support system for Seniors and are encouraged to see this type of activity take on a life of its own.

There are many ways to support our seniors, find them on page 6 of this publication, and I hope that among those listed everyone will find a way to make their contribution. Give some thought to all the many ways our seniors have contributed to the community and consider giving something back. Please also know that we strive to keep seniors connected and attached so that they might continue to share their wisdom and make their own contributions of talent.

Providing opportunities for health promotion and disease prevention has become a focus of our activities this month of July when we also celebrate Independence Day. We know from much research and experience that the maintenance of good health has much do to with personal independence. The Senior Center has been offering exercise classes (SAIL/Body Recall) and Tai Chi over the past year and we are now expanding our offering to include a Yoga class and a class focusing on Balance and Stability. We announced the Balance and Stability Class last month and the response was overwhelming, so much so that we have added additional classes and locations. We are announcing a new Yoga class in this newsletter and expect that it will be fully described. I am pleased to see that our new offerings are valued and apparently meeting the needs of those we serve. Please note the article in this issue about Yoga and welcome our new volunteer instructor, Sarah Kirby.

There are many ways to stay healthy and live longer. Research has produced much evidence that people that support others like the person who committed that random act of kindness are happier.

Happier people are healthier, and healthier people live longer and are able to continue to contribute to their communities. So as always I will suggest you consider all the volunteer opportunities we have here at the Senior Center. There are a few volunteer want ads in each issue, but there are many more opportunities than we have listed. Call Pat Harris at the Senior Center for more information. She can be reached at 541-883-7171 Ext 113.

As we celebrate our nation’s independence this month let us all remember how important our personal independence is to each of us and to consider what each of us might do to support one another. We are all interdependent in so many ways.

Hope to see you are our annual yard sale on July 11th and 12th.

Another way to give Join Us! We Celebrate Life!

Marc Kane, Executive Director

BINGO!

Every Thursday & Saturday OPEN at 4:30pm & CALLING at 6pm Casual meals & snacks available!

Thursday blackout pays $500!

Saturday blackout pays $1,000!

1st time Players

Bring This Ad in for a FREE Odd or Even Blackout This fund-raising event depends on volunteers. We need callers and floor help! Call us!

Klamath Basin Senior Center

2045 Arthur Street 541-883-7171

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Bulletins US Bank Foundation Issues $5,000 Grant The Klamath Senior Center recently announced the receipt of a $5,000 grant from the US Bank Foundation.

Center director, Marc Kane, reported that the grant had been applied for early in the year and he was pleased that the center received a positive response to the grant request. Proceeds will be used to fund the Center’s meals programs now serving as many as 235 seniors each day.

Pictured (left to right) are Jaime Tschetter, US Bank Town & Country Branch Manager; Gloria Schell, US Bank Region President; and Kimberly Stroup, Klamath Falls Main branch manager. All visited the Senior Center on July 17 to make the presentation of the grant check. In addition local US Bank employees will be offering volunteer services at the Center to assist seniors.

Bank representatives issued the following statement: “We are so pleased to undergird the Mission of the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center. It is our privilege to partner with them in providing sustenance and support to our community’s elders.

U.S. Bank has always believed in serving those organizations that strengthen and enrich our communities.”

Balance and Stability Classes

New Classes Opened to Meet High Demand Respone to the new class, Balance and Stability, to be taught by Tina Mahatek beginning July 1st at the Community Lounge was so great that an additional class has now been added at the Senior Center on Friday afternoons at 12:30 to 1:30. The newly added class may still have an open slot or two for additional registration. For details on this class please note the article in our June publication.

Call the Senior Center at 541-883-7171 to register.

- The Senior Dancers Every Wednesday Afternoon With LIVE MUSIC by the Take Four Band 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.

Second Annual Rummage Sale July 11th & 12th

Donations Now Being Accepted Our Second Annual Rummage Sale will again be located at the former JoAnn’s Store next to Abby’s Pizza at 1925 Austin Street in Klamath Falls. The event will be held Friday and Saturday, July 11th and 12th. Friday sale hours will be 9 am to 6 pm, and Saturday sale hours will be 9am to 2 pm. Proceeds from this sale will fund programs at the Klamath Senior Center including the Meals-On-Wheels Program, Transportations Services, Preventive Health and Exercise Programs, Congregate Meals, Counseling Services, and many others aimed at supporting seniors in remaining active and healthy members of our community.

A special thanks to Judy Brosterhous and JW Kerns Irrigation, Inc. for donating the use of this fine building for our event use.

Questions? Call the Senior Center at 541-883-7171.

Rummage Donations for this Sale will be accepted at the sale site every Tuesday and Friday from 2pm to 4:30 pm beginning June 10th . Donated items must be clean or laundered and in good working order. Please no excessively worn clothing. Old style televisions will not be accepted.

Please call in advance if assistance will be required in unloading heavy or large items from your vehicle.

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Senior Center Board Approves Budget Funds Approved To Seek Accreditation Switzer named Treasurer

At its June meeting the Klamath Senior Center Board approved a budget for the 2014/2015 Fiscal Year beginning July 1st. The budget will include funds to enhance staff hours in both the meals and transportation programs to improve services in both areas.

Also highlighted in the approved budget are funds for participation in an accreditation process and funds for a new discretionary fund to respond to senior emergencies and fund new programs.

Center director Marc Kane reports that the Center will seek accreditation from the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) Eighty percent of the nearly 15,000 senior centers in the United States have a membership in NISC. Kane explained that the accreditation process will assure that the Center is aware of service standards and best practices and that it implements policies aimed at achieving and exceeding those standards. Kane believes that the community has placed a great deal of trust in the Center in its support and that the Center has a responsibility to return the very best of service to those community residents who use and support the center’s programs.

In other board business the board elected former County Commissioner Al Switzer to be the organization’s treasurer.

Below is a brief summary of the approved 2014/2015 operating budget: Revenue

Government funding

United Way

Corporate and Foundation Funding

Program Donations from Individuals

Other individual funding

BINGO Fundraisers

Other Fundraisers

Facility Use Fees

Other funding

Expenses

Meals programs Transportation services Senior Support / Activity Programs Fundraising Expense BINGO

Other Fundraising/misc. exp.

$ 362,971 $ 48,015 $ 100,000 $ 92,759 $ 22,000 $ 169,930 $ 18,709 $ 12,200 $ 19,893 TOTAL $ 846,477 $ 361,864 $ 259,426 $ 92,875 $ 107,754 $ 24,558 TOTAL $ 846,477

A fully funded capital grants budget is as follows: Revenue:

Government Grants Income $ 94,691

TOTAL $ 94,691 Project Expenses:

Van Purchase $ 49,000

Van Parking Structure $ 45,691

TOTAL $ 94,691

GRAND TOTAL Operating and Capital Projects $ 941,168 The Center anticipates that additional funding may be made available for health promotion activities due to their popularity and need. The State Legislature appropriated funds for this at its last session and funds have yet to be contracted by the Area Agency On Aging to providers such as the Senior Center.

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Senior Center and Community Lounge Partner To Revitalize Downtown Facility Ask for Community Support

The Community Lounge at 200 North Seventh Street in Klamath Falls has been a viable part of the downtown community since 1950. In 1952 a tax levy was approved to support the services. In 1983 the Lounge was a major player in saving the Esquire Theater and creating the Ross Ragland Theater. All during that time the Lounge has provided respite services to all of the citizens of Klamath Falls, making their downtown shopping/business experience more comfortable, friendlier, and safer than they might otherwise experience.

That tax levy disappeared when Measure 47 was approved. All special tax levies became general funds. Today the Lounge receives no support from the City or County and it now depends on fund raising and the generosity of charitable community residents and businesses.

The purpose of the Community Lounge continues to be to provide a comfortable and safe environment for the citizens of and visitors to the Klamath Falls downtown area, where they might use the restroom, relax, meet with friends, or simply slow down the pace of daily life.

Since last Fall the Community Lounge and the Klamath Senior Center have been partnering to reduce Lounge expenses by utilizing Senior Center volunteers to staff the Lounge. In exchange for these services the Senior Center has been granted the benefit of using Lounge facilities to offer some of its services. Starting in July two new health promotion classes will be offered there on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. In addition the Senior Center will offer seniors use of a computer, a lending library and a social puzzle board during all Lounge hours (see related articles elsewhere in this issue).

In a letter to area businesses Community Lounge Board President Ernie Palmer asked the community to please consider the benefit of the Community Lounge to the downtown area and to offer a measure of financial support. Palmer stated, “We have done everything we can to minimize costs and provide promised services to the downtown area but we cannot do it alone. We need the community’s help. The world will not come to an end without the Lounge, but it will be a much less pleasant and civilized place to be.”

Donations will be received at the Lounge during business hours, 10 to 2 on weekdays, or may be mailed to Klamath Falls Community Lounge, 200 North Seventh Street, Klamath Falls, OR, 97601.

The Lounge is recognized by the IRS as a tax exempt organization under IRS Code 501 (c) (3). Donations may be tax deductible.

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SIX WAYS TO SUPPORT THE SENIOR CENTER AND YOUR ELDERLY NEIGHBOR

1 - DONATE

To make a fully tax-deductable contribution to the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ center

Call (541) 883-7171

3 - PLAY BINGO

AT THE SENIOR CENTER ON THURSDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHTS

4 - VOLUNTEER

or mail this form to : 2045 Arthur Street, P.O. Box JE, Klamath Falls, OR 97602

VOLUNTEERS FOR COMMUNITY LOUNGE

Name:

Five volunteers (women or men) needed for Community Lounge located at 7th and Pine Streets.

Email: Street Address:

Hours: 10 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday.

Duties: Greet people as they come into the facility. Responsible for selling tickets for Basin Transit and balancing funds at the end of the day and light maintenance of the facility. You will be trained by a person currently qualified in this position. Applications available at the Klamath Basin Senior Center, 2045 Arthur Street.

City: State: Zip: Amount of Contribution: Does your employer have a matching gifts plan?  Yes  No

 My check is enclosed payable to KBSCC.

Contact Volunteer Coordinator Pat Harris at KBSCC 541-883-7171 Ext. 113 or pick up an application at 2045 Arthur Street.

Or charge my contribution to my:

 Visa  Mastercard  AMEX  Discover Card # Exp. Date

CSC

More volunteer opportunities on page 14

Recurring monthly contribution:  Yes  No

5 - PARTICIPATE

Signature

Participate in our many activities and pay the suggested donation.

Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center BUILDING AND MAINTAINING A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR SENIORS

KBSCC is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation

SAIL EXERCISE PROGRAM - $2.00 (Formerly Body Recall) YOGA - $2.00 to $4.00 BALANCE AND STABILITY - $ 2.00 TO $4.00 BILLIARDS ROOM - $1.00

2 - SPECIAL EVENTS

COMPUTER CLASS - $ 2.00 COMPUTER USE - $2.00/HOUR

JULY 2014’S SPECIAL EVENT

2ND ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE JULY 11TH 9 TO 6 • JULY 12TH 9 TO 2 1925 Austin Street (OLD JOANN’S STORE NEXT TO ABBY’S PIZZA)

Now collecting donations!

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RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS

Paula Allen recently reported that she came home to find that some unknown person had mowed her lawn and did her yard work.

It may not be anonymous, but think about helping your elderly neighbor!

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Donor List

Campaign for Recurring Givers Continues May Donations of $3566 were received from the following individuals: Wlliam Blackmore Avril Fischer Faith Tabernacle Lynette Harvey Jahalla Shaffer Ed Staub Cynthia Aldrich Louise Williams Howard McGee Sue Lortie Webb Wilson Insurance Ernie Palmer Dorothy Winters

Joel Dubray Rose Chapman Jon Schnebly Bill Watson Burl Parrish Elvin Middleton Patricia Palone Linda Bourcy La Vera Petersteiner Sheila Fabrizio Wilford Dunster Donna Maloney OPI of Oregon

Joyce Moore Patricia Henderson Pat Abel Rose Kruezer Samuel Hawley Grace Turnage Gini Perdue Etta Holly Elizabeth Western William and Marion Switzer Laurie Burke Roberta Bolles Mary Ellen Sargent

Unidentified contributions in April for Meals, Transportation and Other Services amounted to $5,082 The Senior Center would like to especially recognize the following individuals for their regular and/or recurring gifts during 2013: Avril & Carl Fischer Bill Watson Burl Parrish Cynthia Aldrich Craig Fleck

Dorothy Rowland Dorothy Winters Elvin Middleton Ernie Palmer Faith Tabernacle

Geraldine Schindler Jahalla Shaffer Louise Williams Rose Chapman

The Center is currently campaigning to find more recurring givers.

These types of gifts are so important to the Center because they add stability to our funding, but they also send a clear message to everyone that your 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 singlel telephone call to the Center.

New Ways To Donate: Please note the contributions coupon on page 6. We have many uses for donations and look forward to your support.

The donor coupon has now been redesigned to allow for donations by credit or debit cards. With this change you will now be able to designate a recurring gift that would be charged periodically to your card. Accepted cards are VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover

Feature Vitamin C Part One was published in the June edition of Active Seniors

Vitamin C - Part 2

by Robert G. Black

Anyone reading these articles who expects immediate results with increased vitamin C intake or supplementation is doomed to failure and disappointment. The building of all of these defective cells in the body has taken years, and rebuilding them all with an adequate supply of vitamin C will not occur in a few days, or even months. Years are required to correct the damage of the past years of inadequate nutrition and an inadequate supply of vitamin C, as the human body will slowly rebuild its deficient tissues over a period of years. Impatience over the long term has been the fatal flaw in most research to date on the usefulness of vitamin C supplementation in the diet.

Our human journey began eons ago as we banded into small groups to forage widely for food and water. Every few hours, they would encounter a fruit tree and eat some of the fruit, rich in vitamin C. Our bodies adapted to this schedule over further eons, and became very efficient in absorbing and utilizing the consumed vitamin C. This one fact that is only rarely presented in discussions of the human need for vitamin C is the fact that your body can absorb this vitamin through the mucous membranes of the mouth, in the stomach, and in the intestine. This absorption is so rapid and efficient that any vitamin C content in the food we eat is absorbed, utilized, and then excreted within only three hours. In order for your body to truly have an adequate supply of this vital nutrient, you must consume something rich in vitamin C every three hours during the time when you are awake. If that vital vitamin C is not present when the body rebuilds or replaces a cell, that cell will be poorly formed and poorly attached. The most important thing you can do to improve your body’s health is to eat something rich in vitamin C every three hours. Though oranges, other citrus fruits and peppers are a respectable source of this vitamin, the tropical fruits, such as mangoes, are much higher in vitamin C than the temperate zone fruits. Mangoes are an excellent source of vitamin C, as are Surinam Cherries, Eugenia uniflora, and Barbados Cherries, Malpighia punicifolia.

A lot of guinea pigs, Cavia porcellus, have died in order to provide us with all of this wealth of information on vitamin C, as the guinea pigs, like we humans, cannot synthesize their own vitamin C. They must get it in their diets, just as we do. As you consume your foods rich in vitamin C, give thanks that our Creator supplied us with an animal this valuable and easily raised to allow our researchers to use them to learn about our own need for vitamin C and the food sources from which it is available.

The author, Robert G. Black, is a member of the Senior Advisory Council at the Klamath Senior Center and a regular patron of the Center. The content of this article is wholly contributed by Mr. Black. The Senior Center accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any content and any opinions expressed in guest articles are solely those of the author.

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Comic Corner

Writer’s Corner OUR SINK

By Sharon (Johnston) Pappas I stood at the sink, with a stool beneath my feet A little girl in our family of five “I’ll do it myself,” to Mom I’d repeat As into the dishes, I’d dive The bubbles flew, as I scrubbed each dish Then rinse & in the drain they’d go Washing the milk bottles was my wish “They’re pretty heavy,” the answer was, “No” One day my chance arose The phone rang, I was left alone Just for a moment, I quickly dove The off limit bottles, I washed til they shone The sink remains with many stories to share Chipped, worn and stained but strong as new As generations of families washed dishes there Memories linger, of the life I knew.

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.

WELCOME FROGS

By Sharon Hudson I hear the frogs and I become full of cheer They can usually be heard This time of the year

It is a pleasant sound They eat the bugs As I love frogs That cause us fear Mumkins Recipes Forcomplain Life...

I love frogs almost They never As much as I love dogs At least that I can hear They are noisy, they are social They are not slimy And they have big eyes As some might say They eat icky spiders But they are cool to the touch And they also eat the flies And I want them to stay

MUMKIN’S RECIPES FOR COMMON SENSE

By Sharon (Johnston) Pappas Has Common Sense lost its’ way From the decisions we make each day That little voice from deep within Becomes so quiet, like the dropping of a pin But that IS the voice we need to hear Giving us peace, when faced with questions or fear The world has many paths to choose Trust and forgive one another each day But God gave his spirit for guidance... Prayer bringsCommon Sense... and lights understanding That little voice whispering inside So USE the way.

God’s Spirit... sent to be our guide.

The gifts we’ve been given from above Sharon (Johnston) Pappas © www.mumkinsrecipesforlife.com Common Sense, Joy, Peace and Love. www.mumkinsrecipesforlife.com Sharon (Johnston) Pappas ©

Common Sense...

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Calendar of Events

All activities are at the Senior Center, 2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls, unless otherwise stated.

KBSCC Bingo: Every Thursday and Saturday,

Tai Chi Class:

doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games start at 6:00 p.m.

Tuesdays beginner class 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Continuing Tai Chi from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Paper only Bingo Night: Thursday, July 10th.

Nickel Bingo: Every Saturday from 12:00 p.m.

New Balance and Fall Prevention Class: Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Community Lounge at the Senior Center.

Body Recall/ SAIL Classes: Every Monday,

to 3:30 p.m.

Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Sunday Family Bingo is back November 16th

KBSCC Board of Directors: Wednesday, July

SHIBA Medicare Counseling (Prescription

10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

Drug Eligibility Assistance):

By Appointment Only. Call 541-883-7171 to arrange an appointment.

Movies: 12:30 p.m. Monday July 7th - The Wolf

Hot meals are served Monday through Friday

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.

23rd, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

KBSCC Members’ Council: July 17th, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center.

Hearing Aid Checks: Thursday, July 17th

at the Senior Center (2045 Arthur Street). Serving starts at 11:30 a.m. and is over at 12:30 p.m.

from 10:15 a.m. to 12 noon.

Blood Pressure Checks: KBSCC now has

Transportation: Monday through Friday,

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.

MS Support Group: Thursday, July 10th,

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. Community Lounge, Pine St.

Gift Shop: Inside the lobby of the Senior Center,

Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, July

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.

15th, Elmer’s Restaurant at 1:00 p.m.

Senior Veterans Social Club: Thursdays,

Senior Dance Day: In the Ballroom,

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Golden Age Club Bingo & Pinochle: Every

Craft Group: Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Monday and Thursday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

on Wall Street. Monday July 21st - Mandela: Long Walk of Freedom.

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.

Computers are available for senior use upon request WE WILL BE CLOSED JULY 4TH SPECIAL EVENTS: AARP Safe Drivers Course: at the Senior Center July 12th, Call our Front Desk for Registration.

Annual Rummage Sale: July 11th & 12th at 1925 Austin (Old Joannes Fabric Building) Bloodmobile at Linkville House: Wednesday, July 2nd. WALKINS ARE WELCOME Volunteers WANTED: Call Pat Harris @ 883-7171 Ext. 113 for more information.

TRIPS: Yoga Class - Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kla-Mo-Ya, Mondays 10:15 a.m. and Sundays 3:00 p.m.

O’Hair FUNERAL CHAPEL

& Klamath Cremation Service serving the Klamath Basin since 1905

dignity. trust. peace of mind.

515 Pine St., Klamath Falls, OR 97601

Body Recall (Excercise): Thursday from

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541-884-3456

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At Ultimate Mattress, We Sell Beds for Less!

11 North G Street – Lakeview, OR 97630

FREE

LOCAL DELIVERY

Twin Adjustable Bed & Mattress $ starting at

to our Senior Customers!

1199

Queen Adjustable Bed with with Memory Foam Mattress starting at $

1499

Some things we have coming up in July are: Every Monday from 11:00 AM to Noon - Blood Pressure checks Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Noon to 1:00 PM Hot Meals at the Senior Center (11 North G Street) AND Home-Delivered-Meals Every Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Senior “Game Day” Tuesday, July 1st 5:00 PM - Special Board Meeting Elections Friday, July 4th - SENIOR CENTER CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Strong People Program (12 week Program, Through Thursday, July 17th) Tuesday, July 8th 8:00 AM - Klamath Falls Trip Wednesday, Thru Wednesday August 13th (Monday’s and Wednesdays) 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM - Walk With Ease Program (9 Week Program) Friday, July 11th - Birthday Lunch Monday, July 21st 10:00 am to Noon - Board Meeting Wednesday, July 23rd 11:00 AM - “Better Breathers” Meeting Wednesday, July 23rd 9:00 AM to Noon - Hearing Specialist Monday, May 26th MEMORIAL DAY – CLOSED Thursday, July 24th - Alturas Trip 1st & 3rd Wednesday’s 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Duplicate Bridge 1st Saturday 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Old Time Fiddler’s 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

Ask about our 90 Days Same as Cash Financing!

2727 South 6th Street (next to Arby’s)

541-884-REST (7378)

Mon-Sat 9:30am-5pm Sun 11am-4pm

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Menu July 2, Wednesday: Lasagna,

July 22, Tuesday: Baked Potato

Veggies, Salad Bar

Bar With all the fixings, Green Beans, Salad Bar

July 3, Thursday: Pork Chop, Scalloped Potatoes, Spinach, Salad Bar July 4, Friday: CLOSED FOR 4TH OF JULY

July 8, Tuesday: Pastrami &

July 25, Friday: Taco Salad,

Swiss on Rye, Fries, Salad Bar

Veggies, Salad Bar

July 9, Wednesday: Salisbury

July 28, Monday: Chef Salad,

July 10, Thursday: Hot Roast

Long Term Care • Medicare Skilled Care • Physical Therapy • Rehabilitation Lake Health District is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

700 South J Street | Lakeview, Oregon 541.947.2114 | 1.866.543.4325 www.LakeHealthDistrict.org

July 24, Thursday: Bar-B-Que Chicken, Augratin Potatoes, Brussel Sprouts, Salad Bar, Crystal Terrace & Atro Health Plans

Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetable, Salad Bar

Lake Health District

Noodles, Broccoli, Salad Bar

July 7, Monday: Fish Basket,

Tater Tots, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert from Quail Park

2680 Memorial Drive Klamath Memorial Park 541-883-3458 • www.DavenportsChapel.com

July 23, Wednesday: Turkey &

Veggie, Salad Bar

July 29, Tuesday: Ham & Beans,

Cornbread, Salad Bar Pork Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes & gravy, Veggies, Salad Bar, July 30, Wednesday: Fish Basket, Crystal Terrace & Atro Health Fries, Veggies, Salad Bar, Desserts Plans from Pelican Park July 11, Friday: Cheeseburgers, July 31, Thursday: Spaghetti & Fries, Salad Bar Meatballs, Garlic Bread, Veggie, July 14, Monday: Polish Salad Bar Sausage & Kraut, veggies, Salad August 1, Friday: Chicken & Bar Noodles, Veggie, Salad Bar July 15, Tuesday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Hot Turkey August 4, Monday: Chili with Sandwich, Mashed potatoes, Beans, Cornbread, Veggie, Salad gravy, Salad Bar, BIRTHDAY Bar, Dessert from Quail Park CAKE ICE CREAM August 5, Tuesday: HAPPY July 16, Wednesday: Italian BIRTHDAY, Turkey Salad Sausage w/Mac and Cheese, Sandwich, Soup, Veggies, Salad Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert Pelican Pointe Bar, BIRTHDAY CAKE & ICE July 17, Thursday: Chicken Fried CREAM Steak, Mashed Potatoes & gravy, Veggies, Salad Bar

July 18, Friday: Hot Dogs, Tater Tots, Veggies, Salad Bar

July 21, Monday: Sloppy Joe

on a Bun, Chips, Spiced Beets, Salad Bar, Dessert from Quail Park

August 6, Wednesday: Meat Loaf, Potatoes & Gravy, Veggie, Salad Bar, Desserts from Pelican Pointe 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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Basin Transit Bus Tickets

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Puzzle Boards Prove To Be Popular.

Puzzle boards are now available for senior use at both the Klamath Senior Center and at the Community Lounge where the Center also now provides some services. Pictured is Paula Allen who is a frequent puzzle boarder. At both locations the boards are presented where one or more individuals can participate in accomplishing the completion of the task. The activity is challenging in and of itself but also provides the occasion for socialization and the satisfaction of collectively accomplishing the completion of the work.

Mid Year BINGO Event Well Attended Basin Transit Bus Tickets are now available for sale at the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center, 2045 Arthur Street in Klamath Falls.

Monday thru Thursday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Every Thursday and Saturday evening the Klamath Senior Center conducts BINGO games at the Center that raise funds for the many services offered by the Center to area senior citizens.

Each year two special BINGO events, Mid Year BINGO and New Years Eve BINGO are held offerings extra prizes and entertainment. This years Mid Year event was well attended and raised $2300 for the Center.

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Sarah Kirby New Yoga Instructor

Registration Open for Classes Stating July 8th Sarah Kirby has stepped up to volunteer as the new Yoga instructor for our Tuesday classes at the Community Lounge. She has prepared the following to introduce herself.

Introduced to yoga by my 80 year old instructor who could do a full split and lay her chest down to the ground, I quickly realized that yoga has real health benefits for every individual at every age. At first, I simply saw yoga as an opportunity to work on my own flexibility; however, over time, I began to notice my posture improve along with my state of mind. After yoga, I find myself floating away from my mat blissfully aware of how grateful I am for my body and my wonderful life.

Every Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 a.m., I will be teaching a session of gentle yoga at the Klamath Falls Community Lounge. This yoga class will take a gentle approach toward developing one's range of motion through the use of props, breathing techniques, and positive visualization. The goal of gentle yoga is to improve one's overall well-being physically, mentally, and emotionally. This gentle yoga practice is especially beneficial for those individuals who are looking to improve their overall range of motion. Although this class is accessible to individuals of all ages, this class is designed with the elderly community in mind. As such, this class will ask participants to engage in exercises that will range from being on the floor to a seated chair to standing; moreover, this movement will be done slowly through conscious motions that emphasize proper body alignment. Most importantly, this class is an opportunity to explore new movements through reintroducing one's self to their breath, body, and spirit.

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I am new to the Klamath Falls area, and recently received my Master's in English from the University of Northern Colorado. I have been practicing yoga since my junior year of high school, and I received my level one 200 hour Hatha Yoga teaching training certificate from the Konalani yoga ashram in Kona, Hawaii, in the summer of 2012. Since then, I have taught yoga classes ranging from strength and core to restorative, sol flow, mixed-level, early morning, and gentle yoga. With each class I teach, I gain a new perspective in relation to students needs, and I try to always grow as an instructor by developing my own practice by taking workshops and master classes.

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Class size will be limited to ten students so early registration is encouraged. Call the Senior Center at 541-883-7171 to register.

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COPING WITH PET LOSS Article respectfully submitted

by Klamath Hospice, Inc.

We develop strong bonds with our pets. They become more then “just a pet”, but beloved family members. So when they pass, it is not surprising that we can be devastated.

As with many losses in our lives, the intensity of grief can often depend on a variety of factors. These could include your age and personality, the pet’s age, the circumstances of the death, the role your pet played in your life, and more.

At times, others may not understand your grief, which can complicate the grieving process. Remember that is okay to allow yourself to grieve. Everyone grieves differently and the process of grief can happen gradually. This process can involve both physical and emotional responses. Ignoring grief responses can often make them worse in the long run.

In order to heal, it is often necessary to actively deal with it.

Tips for coping with the grief associated with the loss of a pet include: • Do not allow others, or yourself, to tell you how you “should” feel or that you should “get over it”. Your grief is your own and it is okay to feel without embarrassment or judgment.

• Reaching out to others who have lost pets can be helpful.

• Consider writing down your feelings.

• Look after yourself by recognizing the stress that grief causes and taking steps to help relieve that stress.

Eating healthy, sleeping right and getting outside can all be helpful.

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MEALS ON WHEELS DRIVERS & RUNNERS NEEDED

Drivers are assigned to existing routes delivering meals to homebound seniors five (5) days per week or filling in for a driver that is unable to drive due to illness, etc. for a day or so. Routes take from 2-3 hours per day.

Runners are used to deliver food from the vehicles to the clients. Drivers are reimbursed mileage from the Senior Center to deliver the meals and return.

Runners are not reimbursed but appreciated by the drivers and KBSCC. Perhaps someone applying as a Driver has a friend that would enjoy riding with them on the route and helping out!

Proof of valid Drivers License and Insurance must be provided.

Contact Volunteer Coordinator Pat Harris at KBSCC 541-883-7171 Ext. 113 or pick up an application at 2045 Arthur Street.

VOLUNTEERS FOR COMMUNITY LOUNGE

Five volunteers (women or men) needed for Community Lounge located at 7th and Pine Streets. Hours 10 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday.

Duties: Greet people as they come into the facility. Responsible for selling tickets for Basin Transit and balancing funds at the end of the day and light maintenance of the facility. You will be trained by a person currently qualified in this position. Applications available at the Klamath Basin Senior Center, 2045 Arthur Street.

Contact Volunteer Coordinator Pat Harris at KBSCC 541-883-7171 Ext. 113 or pick up an application at 2045 Arthur Street.

TRANSPORTATION VOLUNTEER DRIVERS (KSBCC VEHICLES)

Must have a good driving record, be able to push/pull wheelchairs in and out of vehicles, houses, and over thresholds of property; know how to operate lift; perform basic vehicle maintenance check; operate a two way radio and keep accurate and readable records. Must demonstate excellent relationship skills with older clientele.

Contact Volunteer Coordinator Pat Harris at KBSCC 541-883-7171 Ext. 113 or pick up an application at 2045 Arthur Street.

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Preventing Falls in People Carlson’s Furniture with Low Vision

People with a visual impairment have a higher risk of unintentional injury due to falls when compared with the general population.1 That's one of the reasons why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend annual eye check-ups as a key strategy to prevent falls. In this newsletter, we'll investigate "low vision" and provide resources that you can share with older adults to reduce their fall risk.

Low vision means that even with regular glasses, contact lenses, medicine, or surgery, people find everyday tasks difficult to do. The number of persons with low vision is growing rapidly. In 2010, close to three million people in the United States were classified as having low vision; by 2030 that number will rise to over five million.2 What Causes Low Vision?

There are many reasons why people develop low vision, but some of the most common causes include: • Cataracts (a clouding of the lens of the eye due to clumping of proteins in the lens) • Diabetic retinopathy (damage to the blood vessels on the retina, the sensory membrane at the back of the eye) • Glaucoma (damage to the optic nerve due to an increase of pressure of fluid in the eye) • Macular degeneration (destruction of a portion of the retina) New Technology Promotes Independence Living with low vision is a challenge, but new technology has enabled many people to continue the activities that they enjoy. Click on the following link to view a video clip that shows how technology can assist people with low vision to maintain their independence.

Health Care Professionals and their Role People with low vision need a team of professionals to assist them with strategies to maintain independence.

The team includes their primary eye care professional, as well as an optometrist or ophthalmologist who specializes in low vision.

Occupational therapists and certified low vision therapists are key providers of vision rehabilitation. This may include training for magnification and adaptive devices, strategies for performing activities such as bathing and dressing safely, and recommendations for home modifications.

Every 29 minutes, an older adult dies from a fall; every 15 seconds an older adult is treated in an emergency department for a fallrelated injury.

-NCOA website

The American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) has some great resources that are free and available online. Additional health care professionals that can assist people with low vision include: • Nurses, who can evaluate the influence of other chronic diseases such as diabetes or stroke • Pharmacists, who can evaluate potential side effects and interactions of drugs • Physical therapists, who have expertise in improving balance and gross motor function • Social workers, who can assist with coping mechanisms, depression, family support, and community resources References 1. Legood R, Scuffham P, Cryer C. Are we blind to injuries in the visually impaired?

A review of the literature. Injury Prevention 2002; 8: 155-160.

2. National Eye Institute

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