Active Seniors
The Official monthly publication of the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center
JUNE • 2013
Contact Information General Information Judy Crist: 541.883.7171
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome:
Letter from Marc Kane, Executive Director
Feature: Local Healthcare Partners Fund Senior Meals Program
Donations - Shawn McGahan:
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ll content for this publication has been provided by the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center. For questions, suggestions and general information regarding this publication, please contact the Klamath Basin Senior Center at 541.883.7171. Thank you.
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Meals on Wheels Assistance and Bingo Information Linda Breeden: 541.883.7171 ext. 129
Medicare Counseling 541.883.7171
Volunteer Opportunities Cheryl Gibbs: 541.883.7171 ext. 128 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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The Senior Dancers
Feature:
How to get the most out of your doctor’s visit.
Poet’s Corner:
Expressions of Heart and Mind
Features:
Keena Retires After 65 Years of Service Pets and Their Therapeutic Benefits Bulletin: Pelican Point Events
Calendar of Events Bulletin:
The Lake County Senior Center Schedule
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Volunteer Appreciation Dinner Pencil Drawing Class? Grief Support Group
Entertainment:
BINGO, BINGO, BINGO
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Donor List Bulletin: Spokes Unlimited May/June Schedule
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Welcome
If you have been at sea in a small boat then you know what its been like at the Senior Center over the past month. The sea has these big swells that allow you to see the horizon when on top. You can see your way to the future and at times you feel a sense of exhilaration and trust that all will be well. This is what happened when three health care partners brought us a Marc Kane, Center Director donation this last month for $50,000 in support of our meals program (see article elsewhere in this publication). Inevitably though between the swells you get sucked into the low water before the next swell. So along comes the County Budget Committee who announces no funding for the Senior Center Meals program. It’s a very low water place and the next swell looks insurmountable. It appears that it will crash over us as we are put through numerous budget hearings. But before you know it some small swells present themselves. You feel encouraged and confident that you will make it to their summit. We do, and that is what it is like when the City announces a five year commitment to fund the meals program in exchange for our agreement to manage the Low Income Senior Snow Removal Program (watch for an article about that next month after we work out the details). Next we achieve a view from the top of a few more swells when the Soroptimist Club adds us to their list of supported projects with a donation of $500, and others step forward to chip in. The good folks in Dairy (Rice Feed and Supply) have a collection jar on the counter to support our meals program. We are delighted to see our way to the future with many small swells ahead, but with some regret that we have lost a longstanding partner in the County. The County’s “captains of the past” recognized the value of our seniors and their contribution to our community. They helped lever other support through leadership by example. We are going to have to rev up the engines and steer into those swells. We’ll do so this next few weeks as we plan some fundraisers and look to the community to give us a view from the top, light on the horizon. There’s a fund raiser planned for July 19 and 20th. Save the date for a huge rummage sale and special events. July 6th brings the Mid Year BINGO extravaganza. Coming up will be a recognition event for our volunteers on June 26th. We love our volunteers. They make the biggest contributions. They are passionate in their support of our seniors and our cause. They are our future and foundation. Come volunteer if you can, but also know that your monetary contribution will support our
volunteers and our seniors. Volunteers need to be recruited, trained, supervised and evaluated. We do that well, but with some expense. So either way you contribute your support goes a long way. Come jump in the boat! It’s exciting. Join Us! We Celebrate Life! Marc Kane, Executive Director
Please contribute to our senior programs All donations accepted and appreciated. Many of Klamath’s seniors need your help. Please mail your donation to: Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center P.O. Box JE, Klamath Falls, OR 97602 Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Donation: Check Cash KBSCC is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation
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LOCAL HEALTHCARE PARTNERS FUND SENIOR MEALS PROGRAM
Three healthcare leaders in Klamath Falls recently provided funding to help keep the local senior meals program, which includes “Meals on Wheels” deliveries, operating at current levels. The Senior Center expects to receive as much as $127,000 less in funding this next year due to budget cuts from multiple sources which include the County, the City, United Way and in the largest part due to the Federal sequester. Sky Lakes Medical Center, ATRIO Health Plans Inc. and Cascade Comprehensive Care donated a total of $50,000 to help cover the shortfall. Representatives of the three organizations presented Senior Center Director Marc Kane with checks during a special meeting at the Senior Center. Sky Lakes Medical Center and ATRIO Health Plans each contributed $20,000 of the total, while Cascade Comprehensive Care added $10,000. “We have long held the belief that it is our obligation to help those who are the most vulnerable,” said Paul Stewart, president and chief executive officer at Sky Lakes Medical Center. “This is one more way we can demonstrate our commitment to our core values and to our senior citizens.” Delivering quality healthcare is more than providing services in a doctor’s office, said Bill Guest, chief executive officer of Cascade Comprehensive Care. Guest volunteered on the board of the Senior Center from 2006-2012. “The Meals on Wheels deliveries provide more than balanced nutrition to seniors,” he said. “The program also means regular visits by dedicated volunteers, and those visits offer multiple opportunities for critical interactions that also are important to health.” Ruth A. Rogers Bauman, chief executive officer of ATRIO, agreed. “We are honored to be able to support the Meals on Wheels program in Klamath County,” she said. “Good nutrition is essential to good health and well-being. The Meals on Wheels program serves those in need regardless of their situation. Connecting with our neighbors benefits both those receiving and those giving. We are proud to join CCC and Sky Lakes in making this donation.” ATRIO Health Plans is a Medicare Advantage Health Maintenance Organization established by both local physicians and Sky Lakes Medical Center, with a long-term commitment to meeting community health needs. Cascade Comprehensive Care manages the healthcare for Medicaid enrollees under the Oregon Health Plan and is the local administrator for ATRIO Health Plans. It is the parent organization of Cascade Health Alliance, which seeks to become the coordinated care organization (CCO) in Klamath County. Sky Lakes Medical Center is a community-owned, internationally accredited acute-care hospital located in Klamath Falls, Oregon.
It is licensed for 176 beds and offers a full range of inpatient and outpatient services, a home health agency, and a variety of primary care and specialty physician clinics. The Sky Lakes family also includes the award-winning Sky Lakes Cancer Treatment Center and Cascades East Family Medicine Residency. Senior Center director Marc Kane stated that these donations represent significant local corporate support for the Senior Meals program. The local United Way has also committed $32,000 to the agency’s meals program representing broad based support among many other area companies , organizations and employees. This level of local support, Kane stated, will make it much easier to lever contributions and grants from out-of-the County foundations who look for evidence of local support as a prerequisite for their giving. Kane is also seeking donors willing to make sustaining gifts that may be smaller but renew each year adding long term stability to the meals program. The City Budget Committee recently made such a commitment with a $10,000 gift over each of the next five years. See a separate article in next month’s issue about the City’s commitment.
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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.
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Learn What The Medicare Changes Mean to You Medicare is a wonderful benefit, but it can be confusing. It is Russ Taylor important to stay up to date with ATRIO Ambassador recent Medicare changes to ensure you are getting the most from the benefits you have earned. Join our specialists for an informative program called Medicare Changes and You. We’ll bring you up to date on Medicare and Advantage Plans, which include Medicare and additional benefits that ensure your healthcare needs are covered.
Free Seminar: Tuesday, June 18 at 2 p.m.
ATRIO Health Plans office, 2909 Daggett Ave., Klamath Falls Attend one of these meetings and receive a free gift as our thanks.
This event is only for educational purposes and no plan-specific benefits or details will be shared. For more information, or for accommodations of persons with special needs, please call 541-273-0238.
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How to get the most out of your doctor’s visit. Submitted by Holly Montjoy, MD
When you go to see your doctor do you often have a positive experience? Do you feel like someone has listened to you and is acting on your current problems? Sometimes patients do not feel satisfied after a doctor’s appointment. They may have waited too long to be seen, felt rushed or left with more questions than when they entered! There are some strategies for making the most out of your physician’s visits and all are very simple. 1. Show up on time. If you are late to a visit your appointment may get canceled or the provider may need to move on to the next patient who is already present. This could delay your visit and lead to significant frustration. Being a few minutes early can be very helpful and can definitely be to your advantage. 2. Bring something to do/read while waiting. The biggest complaint among patients is typically that they’ve waited too long to be seen. From a doctor’s standpoint this is oftentimes because someone else is really ill and needs urgent or emergent care. It absolutely does not mean that you are less important. If you bring something to keep you occupied or that allows you to be productive while waiting you are much less likely to be disappointed. 3. Pick the most important 1 or 2 things that you’d like to discuss in your visit and bring these up at the beginning of the visit. By limiting the amount of things to discuss, you are ensuring that your provider will pay adequate attention to those issues. Similarly, by bringing issues up at the beginning of the visit, you allow a full discussion of each topic rather than a rushed dialogue at the very end of the visit. 4. Bring medications with you to your visit. This will help your provider have accurate records which is essential to quality care. 5. Get your labs drawn in advance. If you know that you need lab work checked you can call your provider’s office and attempt to have this done before your visit. This will allow your provider to interpret the results and discuss this with you at the visit rather than calling or mailing you the results at a later date. 6. See YOUR provider. It’s always nicer to see the provider who knows you the best. This is usually both faster and more enjoyable for patients. 7. Write down what your provider says or bring along a loved one to help you remember the details of your visit. The patient-doctor relationship is a very special one that requires years to fully develop. As physicians, we strongly desire patient satisfaction and above all else quality patient care. Time constraints are hard barriers to crush but if we, patients and providers, work together we can make the most out of our visits and ultimately the most out of our lives!
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Poet ’s Corner
Expressions of Heart and Mind
Happy Mother’s Day Grandma Mikal-Ann Southby, KBSC Volunteer-Craft Shop Grandma is sweet And so is Papa He has big feet And no hair on toppa Grandma cooks big meals She says are from scratch On a big ol’ stove You light with a match She keeps them high Through a cupboard door So little kids can’t reach From the floorPapa says get ready So we can go fishing Grandma teaches us good things About wishing She says don’t wish for money or toys But for good health and lots of joy I just can’t wait to get to their house Around the corner and through the gate They’re standing on the porch With homemade cake
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. GIVE THANKS By Audrey E. Davis
The plane landed, they all stepped down… Some had been gone for years They had been to war, these soldiers of ours… No longer would we live in fear! They had smiles “a mile wide” How wonderful to hold them again Heroes to us, and all the world Because of the places they had been! Some were not so lucky, they said To be coming home to dear loved ones Many gave their lives for our country… And many lost husbands and sons! God bless these brave men and women Who fight to keep us free May we never forget to give thanks to them For what they give to this country!
MAMA’S HANDS By Mikal-Ann Southby Hands the prepared the food My family ate Hands that made my bed When I slept late Hands that wiped away Salty little tears Hands that taught me All through the years Hands that caressed me With oh so gentle a touch Hands that loved meI miss so much
FLYING HIGH By Betty VanRansler
The flag that is flying majestically high Above this small town will catch every eye Soaring above us both night and day This emblem of Freedom, we proudly display
I love my grandma and papa so much I hate to leave them
For those who have fought, that we might be free For those who have come home, to you and me For those who are missing, and are somewhere alone For those who are dwelling, in their eternal l home
But she sends us home with a bunch Of hugs and kisses to last Until winter is over And spring is past
You are not forgotten for the deeds you have done And until you are free this war is not won So for all of the missing and prisoners of war The mighty flag over Merrill will soar
Then back next summer To do it again… I’ll hold them in my memory Until then
We salute you today, as a symbol of peace Praying someday that all war will cease It was not purchased without sorrow and pain But as long as it waves Freedom will reign
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Keena Retires After 65 Years of Service
We recently received word that Marvin Keena has closed his business, Marvel Optical after a 65 year career. He reports this was necessary after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Marvin stated, “The time has gone by too swiftly. The day before my nineteenth birthday (April 13, 1948) I started out in optical manufacturing. Keena was with Bausch and Lomb for 34 years and then became an independent for a short while before starting Marvel Optical on July 1, 1985 with encouragement from Dr. Harry Fredericks. Keena reports that he is grateful for all the support received from all the Optician doctors and their staff. Marvin Keena managed the Senior Dancers for several years. His wife Ruth Ann was the very first secretary of the Senior Center working with Executive Director Margie Patton.
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Pelican Point Events
Video Presentation: Teppa Snow - Filling the Day with Meaning Part 1 June 19, 2013, 5:30 pm Alzheimer’s Education and Awareness. Open to the Public - Free Alzheimer Support Group June 12, 2013, 3:00 pm
meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday monthly Open to the Public
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Pets and Their Therapeutic Benefits
Article submitted by Tara Garlock, Project and Support Specialist/Bereavement Coordinator, Klamath Hospice, Inc.
The health benefits of pets may be obvious to many. Pets can lessen loneliness, ease stress, promote social interaction, entice us to lead more playful and active lifestyles as well as provide us with unconditional love and affection. Pet owners have been found to: • have less episodes of depression then their non-pet counterparts. • have lower blood pressure in stressful situations. • be able to naturally elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax, when playing with their pet. • have 30% fewer visits to their doctor (pet owners over age 65). Keep in mind that owning a pet does not have to mean owner or dog or a cat. Pets such as fish in an aquarium have been known to reduce muscle tension and pulse rate. Make sure to find a pet that meets your needs and particular lifestyle. The local humane society is a fantastic place to adopt a new family pet to enhance your life. For more information about which pet might be right for you, please visit www.helpguide.org/life/pets.htm. The Therapeutic Benefits of Pets: How Caring for a Pet can Make You Happier and Healthier. ©Helpguide.org. All rights reserved. Helpguide.org is an ad-free non-profit resource for supporting better mental health and lifestyle choices for adults and children.
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Open to the Public - Free Alzheimer Support Group June 26, 2013, 3:00 pm
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Calendar of Events
KBSCC Bingo: Every Thursday and Saturday,
doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games start at 6:00 p.m. Weekly by appointment with Shirley Chapman 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Family Bingo: CANCELLED UNTIL OCTOBER
All activities are at the Senior Center, 2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls, unless otherwise stated.
Paper only Bingo Night: 2nd Thursday
Wills, Power of Attorney, or Medical Directives: Call for Appointments
Nickel Bingo: Every Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(541 883-7171). Appointments are not held at the Senior Center.
Body Recall Exercise Classes: Every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
KBSCC Board of Directors: Tuesday, June 25th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
KBSCC Members’ Council: Tuesday, June
Insurance Benefits Assistance Program): By Appointment Only. Call 541-883-7171 to arrange an appointment.
Movies: June 4th & 18th at 12:30 p.m.
the Senior Center (2045 Arthur Street). Serving starts at 11:30 a.m. and is over at 12:30 p.m.
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Transportation: Monday through Friday,
Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Gift Shop: Inside the lobby of the Senior Center,
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.
MS Support Group: Thursday, June 13th,
Senior Dance Day: In the Ballroom,
1:30 p.m. Community Lounge, Pine St.
Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, June 18th, Elmer’s Restaurant at 1:00 p.m.
Craft Group: Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 am
Senior Veterans Social Club: Thursdays,
Legal Aid - call KBSCC for referral:
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Golden Age Club Bingo & Card Playing:
Dates to be announced, Saturdays 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Hot meals are served Monday through Friday at Open Pool Playing: Monday thru Thursday
Blood Pressure Checks: KBSCC now has
a Blood Pressure Machine in the LOBBY for checking your pressure from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ask for assistance if you need.
Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
SHIBA Medicare Counseling (Senior Health
10:15 a.m. to 12 noon of each month.
Hearing Aid Checks: Third Thursday from
Tai Chi Class:
Computer Classes w/ Boy Scout Instructors:
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.
20th, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Every Monday and Thursday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Oil Painting & Ceramics Class:
541 883-7171
Tap Dancing: Every Friday 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Klamath County Library Services Branch: Computers are available for senior use upon request CENTER IS CLOSED JULY 4th, INCLUDING BINGO SPECIAL EVENTS: Rafael Collins (“RC”) on the Saxaphone - June 18th & July 2nd. Kathy Lynn Jones. June dates to be announced. Singing during lunch hour. Volunteer Banquet, June 26th, 5:30 p.m. AT THE Senior Center. Fundraiser, July 19th and 20th
TRIPS: Reno Bus trip - June 24th, 25th & 26th. Call Barbara Walker at 541-883-1431 for information. Kla-Mo-Ya, Mondays 10:15 a.m. and Sundays 3:00 p.m.
When Caring, Quality & Commitment make a Difference Scott Stevens, M.D. Physician/ Surgeon of the Eye
Mark Fay, M.D. Physician/ Surgeon of the Eye
Jennifer Springstead, O.D. Optometrist
New Patients Welcome
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Lake Health District
Long Term Care Daly Days Health Fair
June 22, 2013 10:00am to 2:00pm at Lake District Hospital Health Screenings and Information Blood Pressure Glucose & Lipid Panel screening (Cholesterol, Triglyceride levels) $25.00 lab fee, must fast Vendors Free mini shoulder massages by Abby's Healing Hands Therapeutic Massage.
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The Lake County Senior Center 11 North G Street – Lakeview, OR 97630
Some things we have coming up in June are: Every Monday from 11:00 AM to Noon - Blood Pressure checks Kids Zone: Bounce house, free bike helmets, face painting, kids give-aways Tri tip barbeque lunch by Gary and Shelley McCleese will be available for purchase. Raffle prize – Patio table with four cushioned chairs with umbrella and fire pit DOOR PRIZES AND GIVE-AWAYS Special Events Sunshine Gift Shop will be open and offering a 20% discount on all items. Saturday market opening weekend will be held at the hospital during the health fair.
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Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Noon to 1:00 PM Hot Meals at the Senior Center (11 North G Street) AND Meals-on-Wheels Delivered Every Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Senior “Game Day” Friday, June 14th - Birthday Lunch Tuesday, June 11th 8:00 AM - Klamath Falls trip Wednesday, June 19th 9:00 AM to Noon - Hearing Specialist Wednesday, June 12th - “Better Breathers” Meeting 11:00 AM Monday, June 17th 10:00 AM - Board of Directors Meeting Saturday, June 22nd - Dr. Daly Days @ Lake District Hospital Thursday & Friday, June 27th & 28th - RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE 1st & 3rd Wednesday’s 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Duplicate Bridge 1st Saturday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Old Time Fiddler’s 3rd Thursday’s 7:00 PM - Lake County Horseman’s Association
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Thrift Shop (behind Senior Center) open Monday through Friday 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM If you have questions, concerns or want to make a suggestion, please don’t hesitate to call me at 541-947-4966. - Connie Steward, Director
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April 2013 Donations In April the following individuals donated $4722: Elizabeth Western Lorena Ohles Ruth Poole Betty Fay Zimmerman Joyce Moore Rose Chapman Faith Tabernacle Jahala Shaffer Ethel Reynolds Estate Ernest Palmer Paul Hanson
Lona Wise Dorthy Rowland Edith Paxton Dorthy Winters Irene McLeon Constance Schuetze Elvin & Sue Middleton Michael & Laura Tharp Etta Holly Fermin & Susan Melgares Ethel Quinn Tina Davis Hollis & Lois Kiger Maurice Keep Jimmy Drake Mary Clark La Vera Petersteiner Arliss & Diane Reeder Samuel Hawley Bill Watson, Jr. Anonymous Jonny Jones Opal Baert
In addition unidentified donations for Congregate Meals and Transportation Services amounted to $3985 Total donations for the month were $8707 The Center, its patrons and staff all thank our contributors for their support. Without contributions the Center would be unable to operate. Contributions and the services of volunteers make the Center what it is – a community collaboration in strong support of a worthy community program. We thank the individuals named above for their assistance and hope that more of our readers will recognize the value of our services with a contribution. Please note the contributions coupon on page 3. We have many uses for donations and look forward to your support.
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
541-884-3456
Spokes Unlimited June Schedule
SPOKES Unlimited • 1006 Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601• 541-883-7547 v/tty Note: All support groups follow confidentially guidelines.
June 1st Spinal Cord Injury Support Group 1:00 pm Epicenter, 3901 Brooke Dr. For information, call John-541-882-7626 5th Oregon Commission for the Blind Vision Class 1:00-3:00 pm SPOKES office, 1006 Main Street 7th Craft Group 2:00 -5:00 p. m. Next of Kiln, 719 Main Street 11th Traumatic Brain Injury/Illness Support Group 1:00-2:00 p. m. SPOKES office 13th Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 1:30-3:00 p.m. Community Lounge, 200 N 7th Street No Board of Directors meeting this month. All meetings/events listed are held in a wheelchair accessible location. Please notify SPOKES 48 hours in advance if you need an assistive listening system, sign language interpreter or materials in an alternate format. Call 541-883-7547 v/tty.
12 • Active Seniors JUNE • 2013
Menu June 5, Wednesday: Chicken Pot Pie, Biscuits, , Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert
June 6, Thursday: Beef Tips Over Noodles, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert from Crystal Terrace & Atrio Health Plans
June 7, Friday: Ravioli, Garlic Bread, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert June 10, Monday: Sausage Sandwich, Tater Tots, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert
June 11, Tuesday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Lasagna, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Birthday Cake & Ice Cream
June 12, Wednesday: Oven Baked Chicken, Whipped Potatoes, Gravy, Green Beans, Salad Bar, Dessert from Pelican Pointe
June 13, Thursday: Mac & Cheese with Diced Ham, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert from Eldorado Heights
June 14, Friday: Happy Fathers Day! Patty Melt, Fries, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Vegetables, Dessert
June 17, Monday: Ground Beef Patties, Whipped Potatoes, Gravy, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert
June 18, Tuesday: Pork Roast, Scalloped Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert, Musical
Entertainment with Rafael Collins. June 19, Wednesday: Spaghetti
with Meatballs, Italian Veggies, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Dessert
June 20, Thursday: Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Refried Beans, Salad Bar, Dessert from Crystal Terrace & Atrio Health Plans June 21, Friday: French Dip, Buttered Carrots, Chips, Salad Bar, Dessert June 24, Monday: Macaroni &
Cheese, Baked Ham, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert
June 25, Tuesday: Hot Turkey
Sandwiches, Whipped Potatoes, Gravy, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert
June 26, Wednesday: Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert from Pelican Pointe June 27, Thursday: BBQ
Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert from Eldorado Heights.
June 28, Friday: Taco Bar, Spanish Rice, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert
July 1, Monday: Turkey Gravy
with Stuffing, Vegetables, Salad Bar
July 2, Tuesday: Macaroni &
Cheese with Ham, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert from Shasta View, Musical Entertainment with
Rafael Collins.
July 3, Wednesday: Spaghetti
with Meat Sauce, Italian Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, from Crystal Terrace
July 4, Thursday: THE CENTER
WILL BE CLOSED. OBSERVING JULY 4th
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.
Moved to Klamath Memorial Park www.DavenportsChapel.com
2680 Memorial Drive Klamath Memorial Park
541-883-3458