Active Seniors March 2018

FREE Take One!

ANNUAL BANQUET FUNDRAISER

APRIL 6TH

RESERVATIONS ARE OPEN See Page 14

Right: Robin Schwartz, who will be providing the entertainment at KBSCC’s Annual Banquet Fundraiser

Happy St Patrick’s Day! “May the road rise to meet you” See Page 6

Active Seniors

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

MARCH • 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

TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome: Letter from Marc Kane, Executive Director Feature: Robinson Passes, Leaves Board Vacancy.

Fern Robinson Obituary Bulletin: The Klamath & Lake Counties Council on Aging Bulletins: Find Your Purpose Lake County Senior Citizens Association Event Schedule Lake County Volunteer opportunities Writer’s Corner Feature: Introducing Our New Mental Health Counselors Calendar of Events Features: Every Senior Citizen Has A Story To Tell SHIP Talk Bulletin: BINGO Features: Boost Your Brain and Memory The Mystery of Resistance to FALL SAFE Homes Bulletins:

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New After Hours Qi Gong Class Gift Shop News

The Klamath Senior Center is located at 2045 Arthur street

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!

Request for Proposals Bulletin: SAIL Classes Feature: From The Volunteer Coordinator’s Desk Bulletin: The YMCA April Senior Excursion Feature: Nancie’s Corner Donor List Bulletin: Klamath Basin Senior Center Spring Fundraiser Feature: Schwartz To Entertain At Center Fundraiser Menu Bulletin: The Senior Dancers

Produced in conjunction with the Herald and News

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Welcome

have roped in Robin Schwartz for a return performance. Robin is such a

talented stage artist , musician and singer. This is an event you wont to

Spring is in the air and soon to be here with

miss, so please make your reservations as soon as possible. Besides the great

lots of green and new growth. We continue

entertainment there will also be awesome food, and all for $150 for a table of

to grow here at the Senior Center too. This

six, a great opportunity to gather and celebrate with friends and support the

last month a new “after hours” Qi Gong

Senior Center while you’re at it. See page 14 for more details.

class was initiated starting at 5:30pm on Tuesdays. The class is always open to new comers and we are hopeful will

Marc Kane, Center Director

accommodate those who work a day shift and need to get in some form of activity. This is one of our contributions to the Blue Zones initiative to add more choices for those that are looking to improve or maintain their health. In addition it is also part of our effort

Oh, and speaking of green and new growth, its time again to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Note the traditional blessing on page 6 with a bit of explanation

of the meaning of “may the road rise to meet you”. May you find success in your life’s journey.

JOIN US ! WE CELEBRATE LIFE !

to reach out to a broader age group and offer something to those who may be thinking the Senior Center was just for those who were much older. It is open to all ages and to those still working and needing an activity outlet.

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

It seems with each new growth or birth there is a passing as well. This past

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

month our long term board member, Fern Robinson, passed away leaving a vacancy on our board of directors. Fern had been associated with us longer than most can remember and was instrumental in the development of the Senior Center and what it has become. We have endless thanks to offer for her many years of service. Fern’s obituary is reprinted along with a short article of remembrance from one of her Golden Age Club fellow members elsewhere in this paper. Details for her service are also there on page 4.

Also coming to us this past month are two staff from Basin Behavioral Health (KBBH) stationed at the Senior Center two days a week on Tuesdays and Thursdays. They are doing a fine job meeting all of us at the Center and reaching out as well to those we serve in their own homes such as our MealsOn-Wheels patrons. They are beginning a series of educational classes or chats to assist us all in learning how to maintain better physical and mental.

They are introduced on page 7.

Board members and volunteers are working hard in preparing for the upcoming Annual Banquet Fundraiser and I am happy to report that they

Call (541) 883-7171 Name: Email: Street Address: City: State: Zip: Amount of Contribution: Does your employer have a matching gifts plan?  Yes  No

 My check is enclosed payable to KBSCC. Or charge my contribution to my:

 Visa

 Mastercard

 AMEX

 Discover

Card # 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

A Klamath Falls woman is facing multiple charges after allegedly being found in possession of numerous drugs during a search of her residence.

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Feature

Fern Robinson Obituary

Robinson Passes, Leaves Board Vacancy

Fern served in many support capacities since the founding of the Senior Center and the Golden Age Club (GAC). Her fellow GAC member provided the following brief tribute to her memory.

I will miss her more than I can say.

For Fern Robinson March 17th 11:00 Am Foothills Christian Fellowship Church 6200 Church Hill Drive Klamath Falls All Are Welcome!

JoAnn Carroll

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She will be interred of American Thursday morning. yon, Calif., FernNancy loved playing with her loving husband Laverne Avenue, 4 BOOKED IN (David) Addison block, stolen vehicle pinochle with her Friday at Eagle Point National THE KLAMATH of Arroyo Grande, ported Thursday mo COUNTY JAIL Card Club, Sojourners, Cemetery.

All funeral McClelland Drive, Calif., and Sue Jeremy Lee Georgia, (Ken) Cox of Kuna, and at the senior arrangements are by block, vehicle prowl 43, 2050 Oregon Avenue, Idaho. She is also surported Thursday mo center.

She was also a O’Hair-Wards of Klamath parole violation (methvived by 14 grandchilNorth Lalo Avenue Fern was born in dren, 12 great-grandmember of the Klamathamphetamine, Falls. held on Fern was born in block, burglary repo detainer.

Basin, Wyo., on Jan. 30, children and many more Basin, Wyo., on Jan. 30, Thursday afternoon.

Republican Women. She Kesson Rai TheIshida-Poncil, family would loved family members 1927, 1927,totoWarren Warrenand and Orchard Avenue, 2 22, 736 Crescent Cutoff served for many years like to thank Nurse Tina and friends.

Opal Agee. She left us block, theft reported Opal Agee.

She leftand us Road, probation violato be with Our Lord on was the senior center’s from Klamath Hospice She preceded in Wednesday night. tion (coercion), held on Savior on Feb. 15,Lord 2018, to be with Our and death by her parents, Riverview Road, 1 board of directors. for all your caring help detainer. at the age of 91 in her siblings and husband, block, theft reported Savior on Feb. 15, 2018, 47, Dr. wasaway a member of Letricia andAnn Dr.Kimbrel, Panossian, home in Klamath Falls, whoShe passed in Thursday afternoon.

843 Vine Street, failure to at thewith ageher of family 91 in her Ore., by 2001. the Foothills Christian Jodko and Dr. Cofas for Skeen Ranch Road appear (criminal mistreather side. home in Klamath Falls, She will be interred 17700 block, vandali Fellowship Church. the many years of care ment, first-degree theft, Fern worked for Bank with her loving husband ported Thursday mo Ore., with her family by on $10,000 She is survived youheld gave to Fern. of America in Southat Eagle Point National by ID theft), South Sixth Street bail. her side. ern California for 25 Cemetery.

All funeral her children, Kathy Dean A celebration ofblock, theft reported Gary Myers, 27, years.

In June 1955, arrangements are by Fern worked for (Dwight) Bickmore of 5034 Walton life service will be Thursday.

Drive, probashe married the love O’Hair-Wards of KlamSummers Lane, 35 Bank in tion violation (methof her of life,America Benjamin Klamath Falls, Gary announced at a later ath Falls. block, theft reported amphetamine), held on Robinson.

In 1971, with Southern California for The family would like (Barrie) Gordon of date.

Thursday morning. $10,000 bail. In lieu of flowers, her husband’s transfer to thank Nurse Tina 25 years.

In June 1955, American Canyon, Calif., Shain please make 40, a donation Leroy Skillen, to Bishop, Calif., she from Klamath Hospice COLLISIONS Street, prostarted working the she married theatlove Nancy Addison455 Michigan to the senior center orCrater Lake Parkw for all your(David) caring help bation violation (burglary, Inyo Register newspaandof Dr. Panossian, Dr. of her life, Benjamin South Sixth Street, n Arroyo Grande, Klamath Fallsheld Animal methamphetamine), per. She and Benjamin Jodko and Dr. Cofas for injury collision repor Robinson.

In 1971, on detainer. took up square dancing Calif., and Sue (Ken) Shelter. the many years of care Thursday morning. with the Cal Electric youCox gaveoftoKuna, Fern. Idaho. with her husband’s Please sign the online Crater Lake Parkw Squares. After retiring DUII celebration of transfer to Bishop, Calif., AShe is also survived

by None guest book at www. South Sixth Street, n in 1981, they moved to reported. life service will be injury collision repor Klamath Falls, where 14 grandchildren, 12 heraldandnews.com/ she started working announced at a later Thursday morning. they danced with the ASSAULTS date.

In lieu of flowers, great-grandchildren and obituaries. at the Inyo Register KC Squares.

Applegate Avenue, 2100 please make a donation Fern loved playing block, assault reported to the senior center or pinochle with her FriWednesday night.

Klamath Falls Animal day Card Club, Sojourn- Shelter. ers, and at the senior BURGLARY, THEFT Please sign the online center. She was also a AND VANDALISM guest book at www. member of the Klamath Anderson Avenue, heraldandnews.com/ Republican Women. She obituaries.

3000 block, theft reported The Klamath & Lake Council on Aging agency is looking for volunteer served for many years Thursday afternoon.

Fern Fern Robinson Robinson

My Friend Fern I’ve only known Fern for about 5 years. I can tell you from experience she was a wonderful humanitarian. She would buy extra tickets to activities and then tell her friend, who could not go, if they would take the ticket so it wouldn’t go to waste. She always offered these tickets to people she knew could not afford to go on their own.

Memorial Service

She was a good card player and we were in three different card groups together.

places where intoxicants are so have contact with users of con trolled substances. They must undergo substance abuse treat sfloyd@heraldandnews.com

Reprinted with permission from the February 23, 2018 edition of the Herald and News

All of us at the Senior Center are grieving the passing of Fern Robinson.

Fern had served on the Senior Center Board of Directors since and was the most long standing board member. She will be missed for her contributions of sound counsel and ability to provide historical perspective to her fellow board members. The Board is soliciting applications to fill the vacancy left by Robinson.

Fern was a lot of fun and would always be kind to others so she wouldn’t hurt them.

James Thomas Bailey Jr., 60, was arrested during a traffic stop by police serving a search warrant.

Recovered from the vehicle were 4 grams of methamphetamine,

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The Klamath & Lake Counties Council on Aging

members to join their Advisory Council and Governing Board. We are a private charitable non-profit responsible for providing services to meet the needs of seniors and adults with disabilities in Klamath and Lake Counties. Our commitment is to promote dignity, wellbeing, security and independence for Southern Oregon’s most vulnerable population.

We encourage and Create a L John Spradleyof orself-help Finance voters living within the a maximum BYindependence STEPHEN FLOYD through services and encompass Officer Philthat Hull during boundaries of District 1. programs H&N Staff Reporterhealth and Those business hours at 541-885interested in nutrition, wellness, transportation, in-home services, 2056. applying, or who have family caregiver support, advocacy, and legal assistance.

Obitua Klamath County Fire sfloyd@heraldandnews. additional questions,

District 1 filling budget committee position LEGAL SERVICES

FOR SENIORS (60 or older)

District 1 has an opening com may contact Fire Chief in its budget committee If interested or need and qualified district residents are encouraged to more information, apply for the position. please contact us The committee meets • annually at 541-205-5400. in the spring to advise the district’s board of are directors Legal services available for seniors with a social or economic need regarding the proposed through local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and are available for legal yearly issues relatedbudget. to: with help fr from Committee members

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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 February 2018 Events:

1st four Tuesdays, 7:30 AM, Klamath Falls Trips for Medical & Shopping (Stop in to sign up only $10 donation) First Tuesday, March 6th, join us for Tuesday Friends @ 2:00.

Friday, March 9th 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 Lions – Lunch Meeting.

Every Monday Bingo at 1:00 (right after lunch) Check out the Cookie Counter just inside the lobby! AND COFFEE TOO! 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!

Mumkin’s Recipes For Life…

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Writer’s Corner Mumkin’s Recipes For Life…

Mumkin’s Recipes For Life…

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.

Two Bald Eagles

The Blood Cleanses Us

By Sharon Hudson

By Dianna Hastings On the cross his Blood freed me He is with me today And some day he will Take me away

Test the waters before taking a leap

If it’s joy and peace that you seek.

Sharon (Johnston) Pappas © Test the waters before taking a leap

If it’s joy and peace that you seek.

Sharon (Johnston) Pappas ©

A traditional Irish blessing.

Offered here in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be ever at your back.

They placed nails In his hands and Feet And he makes whole Life complete I look to the Heavens above And Jesus fills My heart with Love I take every day One day at a time And he’s my Savior And his love is ever-lasting And Devine

the waters before taking a leap

t’s joy and peace that you seek.

May the sub shine warm upon your face,

And may the rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again, may God Hold you in the palm of His hand.

Sharon (Johnston) Pappas ©

What does it mean, “May the road rise up to meet you”?

It's a result of a gross mistranslation of the Irish expression "Go n-éirí an bóthar leat". The words literally mean "rise" and "with you" but in fact they mean "succeed". ... So the Irish expression actually means "May your journey succeed", or "May you succeed [in the journey of life]" or even simply "Good luck!"

What does it mean to have the wind at your back?

To offer this phrase to someone else is to tell them that you hope things go smoothly and easily. As a sailor, having the wind at your back is a very good thing because you can quickly and easily set your course.

I’m here for his purpose As I live out every-day He is the truth the Light and the way And some day I will See him face to face And my tears will Be wipped away Every trace

Someday he’s coming For me And I’ll live in the New Jerusalem for eternity

I saw an eagle today

Why were they there and

On my way to work.

Not by the lake?

I wanted to get a picture,

There isn’t any fish in the

But my camera had a quirk.

Field, “for heaven sake.”

His mate was right behind

But there are little varmints

Him and landed close by.

Hiding in the grass.

Together the pair made a

I hope they hide well,

beautiful

And let the eagles pass.

Sight, coming out of the sky.

White heads and white tails They were looking for food

Make them stand out.

In the open field.

I hope to see them again, but!

I get excited at them being there,

Don’t think this is the usual

And tried not to, but squealed.

route.

Ripples Sharon (Johnston) Pappas © The ripple moves beyond my reach As the pebble sinks below What will it encounter along the way How far will it go The moon seems so close, at times Like my fingertips could grasp it Surrounded by an array of stars Shimmering in the sky… Heavenly lit Ever wonder… Will I make a difference in this vast universe Like the tiny pebbles, the moon so full and the glimmer of stars Our beauty and strength lies within Impacting lives - Both Near and Far.

Feature

Introducing Our New Mental Health Counselors

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health provides mental health counseling services at our Senior Center and has secured office space at the Center for that purpose on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Two new counselors, Kathleen Rutherford and her intern, Chelsea, have provided their own introduction messages below. Both have been with us now for about a month and they are doing an extraordinary job meeting our patrons and serving many in need. Please feel free to introduce yourself and discuss the challenges in living that you may be facing. Even if you just need a friend for the day, they are there to talk.

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.

Hi! My name is Kathleen Rutherford, and I am the new Older Adult Program Specialist at Klamath Basin Behavioral Health. I am a social worker who specializes in working with older adults. Working with people is my passion, and older adults are my chosen people to serve.

My role at the Senior Center is to help anybody who is having a tough time; whether it be from depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, substance misuse or family issues. Additionally, I can help if you are grappling with financial, housing, utility or other social problems. My mission is to support people as they work through their struggles.

My vision is to have a regular schedule at the Senior Center, along with my intern Chelsea Kibbe. We will be at the Senior Center every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am to 1 pm. Appointments will be available, as well as walk-in services. Call 541-883-1030 ext. 2066.

We would like to begin a group for doing crafts and talking. Please let us know if you are interested in being involved in a group where you can talk about anything that is bothering you. Any burden is lessened when it is shared with other people, and groups allow peers to support each other too.

Please stop by the Senior Center on Tuesday or Thursday morning to meet us. You don’t need to have a problem! You can just stop by to say hi.

Chelsea is interning alongside Kathleen at the Senior Center. She is currently completing her Master in Social Work from Portland State with an anticipated graduation in June of this year. Chelsea received her Bachelor of Science from Indiana University in Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resource Management in 2012. Her background is diverse ranging from leading wilderness programs to providing support for individuals. She looks forward to bringing her passion of working with people to the adult population of Klamath Falls Join us for this spring through therapeutic support Keeping Your and through providing groups to come Memory Sharp together as a community. So whether Class March 26th you're seeking services or just friendly, 10-10:30 am I invite you to say "hi" when you see Chelsea at the Senior Center.

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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Calendar of Events MONDAY

TUESDAY

AARP TAXES ARE NOW TAKING APPOINTMENTS AT THE SENIOR CITIZEN’S FRONT DESK SCHEDULED TIMES FOR TAXES ARE 8:00-3:00 TUESDAY’S AND THURSDAY’S

MARCH HOT LUNCHES MONDAY-FRIDAY 11:30-12:30 2045 Arthur St., Klamath Falls OR 541-883-7171 - Need Meals-On-Wheels ? Cal 541-205-5400

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

FRIDAY

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SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15

AARP Tax Prep 8:00-3:00 Craft Class 9-11 SAIL 10:15-11:15

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

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 Keep Looking For Other Activities in the Uncolored Listings!

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

Golden Age Bingo/Cards 12:30 County Library 1:30-4:00 Bingo Fundraiser 4:30/call 6:00 Paper Only

Line Dancing 7:00pm

BINGO FUNDRAISER OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00

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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

23RD

24TH

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

28TH

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31ST

SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15

AARP Tax Prep 8:00-3:00 Craft Class 9-11 SAIL 10:15-11:15

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

OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00

APRIL 6TH

APRIL 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

Line Dancing 7:00pm

BINGO FUNDRAISER OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00

12TH

13TH

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 - Geostorm 12:30 Yoga 5:00-6:00

AARP Tax Prep 8:00-3:00 Tai Chi Intermediate 8:00 Beginner 2 9:00 Beginner 1 10:00 Advanced 12:10 Pickle Ball 2:00 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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SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Library 9:30-1:00 Legal Services 10-12 Veterans/ Muffin Mondays 10:00 Lance Lesueur talks Shriners Balance & Stability at KLC 10:30 Golden Age Club Bingo/Cards 12:30 Yoga 5:00-6:00

AARP Tax Prep 8:00-3:00 Tai Chi Intermediate 8:00 Beginner 2 9:00 Beginner 1 10:00 Advanced 12:10 Pickle Ball 2:00 Qi Gong 5:30-6:30pm Ukulele 6:45 PM

SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15

AARP Tax Prep 8:00-3:00 Craft Class 9-11 SAIL 10:15-11:15

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

AARP Tax Prep 8:00-3:00 Craft Class 9-11 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

Golden Age Bingo/Cards 12:30 County Library 1:30-4:00

26TH

27TH

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 Movie - Immortal Life of Hennrietta Lacks 12:30 Yoga 5:00-6:00

AARP Tax Prep 8:00-3:00 Tai Chi Intermediate 8:00 Beginner 2 9:00 Beginner 1 10:00 Advanced 12:10 Pickle Ball 2:00

Balance & Stability at KLC 10:30 Dancing 1:00-4:00 With The Take Four Band Qi Gong 4:15-5:15pm

Golden Age Bingo/Cards 12:30 County Library 1:30-4:00

Qi Gong 5:30-6:30pm

Tai Chi 5:30-6:30pm

Bingo Fundraiser 4:30/call 6:00

BINGO FUNDRAISER OPEN 4:30/CALL AT 6:00

APRIL 2ND

APRIL 3RD

SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15 Library 9:30-1:00 Legal Services 10-12 Veterans/ Muffin Mondays 10:00 Jimmie Alcorn talks Qi Gong Balance & Stability at KLC 10:30 Golden Age Club Bingo/Cards 12:30 Yoga 5:00-6:00

AARP Tax Prep 8:00-3:00 Tai Chi Intermediate 8:00 Beginner 2 9:00 Beginner 1 10:00 Advanced 12:10 Pickle Ball 2:00 Qi Gong 5:30-6:30pm Ukulele 6:45 PM

APRIL 4TH

APRIL 5TH

SAIL 8:45-9:45 and 10:15-11:15

AARP Tax Prep 8:00-3:00 Craft Class 9-11 SAIL 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

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

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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Every Senior Citizen Has A Story To Tell

Submitted by Adena Huhmann, Volunteer Coordinator

I remember some of the elderly I knew growing up; how some of them remembered relocating to a new region via horse and wagon, and remembered the first automobile they saw, and were perhaps a part of history such as a combat veteran, etc. I remember the first time I saw a television set (a big, wooden box with about a 4” black and white, snowy screen), where I was when I heard of the Kennedy assassination (Mrs. McKee’s Spanish class), and other major events. Young people of today will someday remember the newest technological advances and historic events of their respective times.

Mahatma Ghandi (10/02/1869 – 1/30/1948, an Indian activist who was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule by nonviolent civil disobedience) said “A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members”. In Matthew 25:31 – 46 Jesus charges us to take care of the “poor and marginalized”. Does our society truly measure up to that hallmark?

We have come a long way since earlier times. We have Social Security, which is meant to be a supplement to other retirement incomes. We have Medicare, for now anyway. We have child and adult protective services and many other government programs designed to assist those in need.

But what we also need is on the individual level. Shouldn’t we as individual members of our society actively strive to assist those in need?

Volunteering is a great way to do that. The Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, and provides a wide range of services for senior citizens including Meals on Wheels, the Senior Meal Site 5 days per week, many health and wellness classes for seniors, snow shoveling for seniors, and many more programs for the health and wellbeing of the area’s senior citizens. But we need volunteers to make all these things happen. Currently we are in need of Meals on Wheels drivers, but can also use volunteers for transportation of seniors to various destinations, kitchen assistants, bingo callers/helpers and other activities for our active seniors.

And remember, when you see a Senior Citizen, where ever you go, and that no matter their personal circumstances now, that person was a fireman, farmer, physician, teacher, principal, mechanic, nurse, homemaker, astronaut, race car driver, or maybe a New York Rockette. Always be respectful, be courteous. In other words, show civility to those around you. It makes the world a better place.

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SHIP TALK

(Senior Health Insurance Program)

SAVING SHIP (AGAIN) I wrote about this last year and, unfortunately, I feel I need to alert my readers again. SHIP funding is once more being proposed to be eliminated from the Older Americans Act in the upcoming administration budget proposal. In addition, it faces a stiff uphill climb in both the Senate and House. We all know that the deficit is out of hand and cuts have to be made, but eliminating SHIP does not make sense. Why not cut 1% from congregate meals – or eliminate health education programs, which are abundant? There are many other choices that can be made to save the most cost-effective program in the Older Americans Act. Below are some statistics that show how incredibly active and valuable this program is – all with a national budget of just $47 million dollars, a very tiny part of the Older Americans Act budget. Yet, look at what we do!

1. Nationwide, over 10,000 Americans become eligible for Medicare each day – significantly increasing the need and demand for SHIP services.

In FY 2017 over 3 million people received one-on-one counseling.

Individualized assistance provided by SHIP’s has almost tripled over the past 10 years. SHIPs offer increasingly critical services that cannot be supplied by 1-800-Medicare or on-line. In fact, over half of referrals come from Medicare itself (CMS)), Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug plans, local and state agencies, and Social Security.

In addition, all of the above include SHIP contact information on their websites. Talk about respect! Talk about cost effective!

2. In Oregon we have some pretty impressive statistics. In 2017, SHIBA served 22, 143 individuals with counseling services and numbers continue to increase. 39% of these contacts served beneficiaries with incomes below 150% of the poverty level, alerting them to benefits available to the low income. We provide complete information on all 22 prescription drug plans, 77 advantage plans, as well as hundreds of Medigap supplemental plans licensed to do business in Oregon.

Almost 20,500 volunteer counseling hours were logged in 2017.

3. Here in Klamath and Lake counties we also had a busy year. During this past year we’ve had 339 client contacts and logged 359 hours on individual client counseling. (As is true above for state statistics, this does not count all the time spent on training, studying, meetings, outreach, coordination, group presentations, etc.) Approximately 25% of our clients had used SHIBA previously; the remaining 75% are new clients. All in all, a great year – and completely accomplished by local volunteers.

You can support SHIBA by contacting Oregon congressional representatives. It’s quick and easy on-line.

• Representative Greg Walden: www.walden.house.gov/contact-greg/email-me • Senator Ron Wyden: www.wyden.senate.gov/contact • Senator Jeff Merkley: www.merkley.senate.gov/contact These websites also have complete information on physical mailing addresses, phone numbers, etc. They’re very easy to navigate.

Thank for your support for the Older Americans Act - and SHIP in particular. We’re proud of our work and the many people we assist in helping themselves - with information they would otherwise not have.

In the meantime, we’re open for business as always. Just call the senior center at 541-883-7171 to make an appointment with a certified counselor to help you with Medicare information and related questions.

Respectfully submitted, Anne Hartnett, SHIBA Coordinator

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Boost Your Brain and Memory

The Mystery of Resistance to FALL SAFE Homes

Submitted by Judith Jensen

All seniors want to maintain their mental capacities as long as possible. Being informed is a key to our overall physical and mental wellbeing. An opportunity to learn strategies to maintain our brain health and memory is available to seniors in the Klamath Basin. Starting April 19th, KBSCC will sponsor Boost Your Brain and Memory, an 8 week program from the Mather Lifeways Institute on Aging.

What is Mather Lifeways? For more than 70 years, this not-for-profit, award winning, nondenominational organization, founded by Alonzo Mather, has been dedicated to developing and implementing ways to age well. Boost Your Brain and Memory was created by Mather Lifeways in conjunction with experts from Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago, University of Illinois at Chicago and The University Center for Cognitive Wellness.

Based on the latest research, this program uses unique, whole-person approaches that provide older adults with practices that can help them live a healthier lifestyle as well as remember things better, be more organized, pay closer attention, and regulate their emotions. The program demonstrates what older adults can do now to reduce their risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Follow up studies (2013) showed that participants who had completed the program were more optimistic and self-confident about maintaining their memory.

The class is limited to 12 participants, and so, will be low-keyed, friendly and supportive. Participants will be encouraged to set goals and share their own experience and knowledge. This program is intended for older adults who do not have diagnosed dementia. It is recommended for adults who are motivated to protect and enhance their mind's capacities.

Those registering for the class are asked to commit to attending at least 6 of the 8 weekly scheduled sessions. The program will be presented at the Klamath Basin Senior Center on eight consecutive Thursdays 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm, beginning April 19th. The cost is $8.00 to cover the program workbooks and materials. Financial assistance is available. If you have questions call the Klamath Basin Senior Center: (541) 883-7171.

CLASS STARTING: Boost Your Brain and Memory will be presented by Kate Murphey and an associate.

Mark Fay, M.D. Scott Stevens, M.D. Physician/ Surgeon of the Eye Physician/ Surgeon of the Eye

Thursday, April 19th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm at the Senior Center.

Edwin Tuhy, O.D. Optometrist

Articles abound about making our homes safer to prevent falling.

So, have you done anything? I bet not. I haven’t either. Wait, I did one thing, got rid of a rug I kept tripping over, but that was two years ago.

The statistics are dire.

• Falls are the #1 cause of death and injury for seniors.

• One third of us can expect to fall this year.

• The majority of falls happen in and around seniors’ homes.

So why haven’t we all started to make common sense improvements to increase our survival rate?

For me, it is the simple factor of Chore Clog. My never ending to-do list is filled with so many things that feel more important: either daily chores or things to fix that really annoy me. Fall prevention is vaguely future-based and does not sound fun.

However, since beginning this article, I have thrown away my accident-prone flip-flops, put on shoes with backs and inspected my house. I addressed my poor lighting problem, moved garage clutter that obstructed passage, and proudly given myself an A on inside risk repairs. I have surveyed my floor surfaces and done ok with slick floors and uneven surfaces. My new beveled foam kitchen mat is comfortable and I don’t trip over it.

However, I have three remaining challenges. First, I have to deal with my beautiful beloved loose carpets. Second, I need to face the fact that it is time to invest in some safety equipment; for me that means bath tub support bars. Third, my garden has rickety in need of attention.

AND MY NEW MANTRA IS: SLOW DOWN AND PAY ATTENTION So what about you? Maybe giving a talk to your group will inspire you, just as writing this article inspired me. (Lots of helpful articles are available on the Internet.) Maybe you could propose some kind of contest to inspire your friends to address fall risks. Maybe a beveled kitchen mat could be a prize.

Maybe your now informed group could put together an inspection team to help others. Maybe?

541.882.6476

Jennifer Sparks, O.D. Optometrist

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New After Hours Qi Gong Class

5:30 pm ON TUESDAYS

In 2015 I was involved in a motorcycle accident which resulted in a broken leg, broken knee cap, soft tissue damage to ribs, damage to right hand, and shoulder surgery to my right shoulder.

I had started doing Qigong and tai chi shortly before the accident. During my recovery I studied these methods and determined that Qigong would be the best method of therapy for my recovery. I started doing the exercises and was so impressed by the pace of my recovery that I became a certified instructor in order to share these great exercises with everyone.

With this in mind, allow me to introduce the availability of Qigong as a complementary recovery method for those needing simple non-impact recovery exercises. These exercises are available twice a week at the senior center.

(Qi means “vital energy”, and gong means “cultivation” pronounced chi gung), Qigong is an ancient Chinese therapeutic exercise method. Qigong's great appeal is that anyone can benefit from practicing it, regardless of their level of physical fitness, whether they are young or old, what belief system they hold, their level of income, or life circumstances. Much of Qigong can be done while sitting or even lying down. The gentle rhythmic movements of Qigong reduce stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. It has also been found to improve cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory, lymphatic and digestive functions.

Like any other system of health care, Qigong is not a panacea, but it is certainly a highly effective health care practice. Many health care professionals recommend Qigong as an important form of complementary medicine.

Jimmie Alcorn, Instructor

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Gift Shop News

Hello Everyone. The Gift Shop is doing great at the beginning of 2018. We have some new items on consignment, and lots of new fabric. We also have new craft items & kits. I would like to thank all the Volunteers who work in the Gift Shop. They do an amazing job keeping things in order and the Shop looking great.

We do need yarn. Our color selection is dwindling fast and it seems that more and more women are getting into crocheting & knitting.

So, if you have any yarn, or crochet hooks lying around not doing anything, you can donate them. Your donation is tax deductible. Just request a receipt when you drop off your donations during our regular business hours. Those hours are Monday thru Thursday 10:00 am to 3:00 pm and Friday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Come in and browse and maybe even find a treasure or two, or even a project to do.

Want to volunteer in the gift shop? We could use more help. Please see the Senior Center Volunteer Coordinator. Applications are available at the front desk.

Kathy Morris

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Request For Proposals

The Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center (KBSCC) is requesting proposals for a small capital project to be funded through the Oregon Department of Transportation(ODOT) utilizing Section 5310 funds provided by the Federal Transportation Administration. Project proposals shall include all expenses including engineering, design, permitting and complete implementation or installation and are to be performed and contracted for in full compliance with agreement number 32394 between KBSCC and ODOT to include payment of wages at Davis Bacon prevailing wage rates.

The project includes the following: Insulation of a 30 by 74 foot bus barn, possible heating equipment and the sealing of the perimeter of the structure to prevent infiltration of water.

PLANT SLANT & PURPOSE

Contractors may bid on any single or combination of the above elements of the project so long as each is priced independently and can be separated from the proposal if necessary. Proposers shall perform a site visit prior to making a proposal and consult with the KBSCC Executive Director to review expected project outcomes.

Cooking Club & Purpose Workshop

This notice is posted for 14 days and proposals are due within ten days following publication or by close of business (4:00 pm) on March 21, 2018.

Contracting awards are expected to be made within 10 days and work is expected to be scheduled as soon thereafter as possible with completion expected no later than May 31, 2018.

Have you been looking for more?

Finding a clarity of Purpose will help you live a more centered and vibrant life.

Join us for a Purpose Workshop followed by a monthly healthy Cooking Club.

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• When: March 13 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

• Where: Seventh Day Adventist Church (1735 Main St.)

Copies of the Funding Agreement 32394 and requited Federal Contracting Clauses are available at KBSCC, 2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon.

Contractors should schedule an appointment for review of this agreement and related compliance documents. Questions may be addressed to Marc Kane, Executive Director at marc.kane@kbscc.org or by calling 541-883-7171 Ext 117.

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SAIL Classes

Stay Active and Independent for Life 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.

You can exercise safely and increase your strength and flexibility at our S A I L classes. We also work on improving balance and co-ordination.

We do this with music and activities that are fun, as well as beneficial.

There are seven classes every week. All classes are at the Senior Center.

The program is the same for all seven classes, so you can choose the classes that best fits your schedule.

Mon. Wed. & Fri., - 8:45 to 9:45 Mon. Wed. Thurs. & Fri. - 10:15 to 11:15 You can start right away. A two dollar or more donation is suggested.

No one is refused for inability to pay.

Mary Noller & Suzan Phipps are the Certified Instructors.

Klamath Hospice

6th Annual

Remembrance Run/Walk

Remembrance Walk - 5K Walk/Run - Kids Event

www.klamathhospice.org/run

Questions? Contact Tara at:

tgarlock@klamathhospice.org ~ 541.882.2902

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From the Volunteer Coordinator’s Desk

By Adena Huhmann

Every Senior Citizen Has A Story To Tell

Dental Hygiene

I remember some of the elderly I knew growing up; how some of them remembered relocating to a new region via horse and wagon, and remembered the first automobile they saw, and were perhaps a part of history such as a combat veteran, etc. I remember the first time I saw a television set (a big, wooden box with about a 4” black and white, snowy screen), where I was when I heard of the Kennedy assassination (Mrs. McKee’s Spanish class), and other major events. Young people of today will someday remember the newest technological advances and historic events of their respective times.

Mahatma Ghandi (10/02/1869 – 1/30/1948, an Indian activist who was the leader of the Indian independence movement against British rule by nonviolent civil disobedience) said “A nation’s greatness is measured by how it treats its weakest members”. In Matthew 25:31 – 46 Jesus charges us to take care of the “poor and marginalized”. Does our society truly measure up to that hallmark?

We have come a long way since earlier times. We have Social Security, which is meant to be a supplement to other retirement incomes. We have Medicare, for now anyway. We have child and adult protective services and many other government programs designed to assist those in need.

But what we also need is on the individual level. Shouldn’t we as individual members of our society actively strive to assist those in need? Volunteering is a great way to do that. The Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center is staffed almost entirely by volunteers, and provides a wide range of services for senior citizens including Meals on Wheels, the Senior Meal Site five days per week, many health and wellness classes for seniors, snow shoveling for seniors, and many more programs for the health and wellbeing of the area’s senior citizens. But we need volunteers to make all these things happen. Currently we are in need of Meals on Wheels drivers, but can also use volunteers for transportation of seniors to various destinations, kitchen assistants, bingo callers/helpers and other activities for our active seniors. Seniors are not just here to be supportd, but we are a place where anyone, seniors and others alike, can find their purpose and a place to serve.

And remember, when you see a Senior Citizen, where ever you go, and that no matter their personal circumstances now, that person was a fireman, farmer, physician, teacher, principal, mechanic, nurse, homemaker, astronaut, waitress, race car driver, or maybe a New York Rockette. Always be respectful, be courteous. In other words, show civility to those around you. It makes the world a better place.

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The YMCA April Senior Excursion

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Nancie’s Corner Blues Zones Reporter Health and Wellness Counselor

First Blue Zone: Ogliastra Region of Sardinia Longevity Characteristics

YMCA Senior Excursion at Artisan Corridor FRIDAY, APRIl 20, 2018

Artisan Corridor – Three wonderful, tasty businesses nestled together in Central Point.

Lillie Belle Farms – Handmade Chocolates, Truffles, Bonbons, Organic Chocolate Bars, Fresh Berry Cordials and more. YUM! Rogue Creamery Cheese Shop – Handmade Locally, Celebrated Globally. Enjoy the Samples!

Ledger David Cellars – Taste local award winning wines. Each harvest season produces and exciting crop of new wine awards!

Bring money for lunch. We will stop for a bite to eat before leaving Medford area.

You may bring snacks and drinks in the van.

Bringing spending money is a great idea!

We will leave the Y parking lot at 9:30 a.m. sharp and return around 5:30 p.m. $24 for Y Members $30 for Community Registration deadline is April16.

Participants: 10 minimum and 14 maximum Any questions call Sande at (541) 884-4149

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

Sardinia was the first Blue Zone ever identified. In the early 2000’s, scientist Gianni Pes and his team set out to determine the unique characteristics of long-lived people of the hillside villages in Sardinia. Blue Zones guru, Dan Buettner, followed Pes’s research by visiting those same villages and an additional four areas of the world identified as Blue Zones—Ikaria, Greece; Okinawa, Japan; Loma Linda, California; and, Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica.

That region of Sardinia has a population that enjoys nearly ten times more centenarians per capita than the United States. Plus, Sardinia’s longevity profile is gender neutral—men and women live equally long lives!

What characteristics do they share? They: Celebrate Family and Friends: The Sardinians believe nothing is more important than family and friends—building strong, healthy relationships.

Laugh: Sardinians are famous for their sense of humor which typically reduces stress, and may even lower the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Respect their Elders: The older generation has a crucial role by providing wisdom, guidance and love. They don’t retire; they just shift jobs and many continue to work as centenarians!

Hillside walks: The rocky terrain of central Sardinia has made this area unsuitable for large-scale farming but perfect for shepherding. Walking five miles a day+ in the hills is common.

Traditional diet: Goat’s and sheep’s milk, pecorino goat cheese, flat bread, barley, sourdough bread, fennel, fava beans and chickpeas, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, cabbage, potatoes, almonds, milk thistle tea and cannonau wine. Meat is reserved for Sundays or special occasions.

Fruit--pears and cherries--is served for dessert.

We can take lessons from the Sardinian’s longevity lifestyle which is rich with family, friends, elevation of elders and exercise as we incorporate some of their wholesome foods in our daily regimen.

Nancie Carlson, Health & Wellness Counselor

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Donor List

Home Depot To Provide Assistance

Home Depot has reached out to the Center and will be providing assistance with a remodel and refurbishment of the beverage counter in our dining room and the dining room bathrooms. This project will require some matching funds of nearly $10,000. The Center has raised just over $2000 of that amount now, will add to that with our annual fundraiser banquet on April 6th and hopes to collect additional funds in general contributions. Please help.

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. January Donations of $24,343.63 were received from the following organizations and individuals: J. Sheila Scott Rev. Liv Tr KMSB Kiwanis Club Cheryl Gibbs Geraldine Schindler Pat Mulvey Honzel Family Foundation Lynette Harvey Ernie Palmer Jon Schnebly

Dorothy Winters Duckworth Family Burl Parrish Paul Hanson Patricia Henderson Robert Petrik Carlin Christensen Rose Chapman Jonny Jones Samuel Hawley

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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.

Etta Holly Linda Bourcy Joyce Moore Rose Kruezer Charlotte Moseley Alan Duyff Constance Schuetze Roger Dionne Pat Abel

For this year’s fundraiser, Robin is promising a wonderful show of American Standards such as Misty, Don’t Get Around Much any More, Misty, I Left my Heart in San Francisco, Somewhere Over the Rainbow, plus some Elvis, Beatles, and Show Tunes.

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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Klamath Basin Senior Center Spring Fundraiser

Unidentified contributions in January for Meals , Transportation and Other Services amounted to $3,898.

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

Silent Auction, Live Music and No-Host Bar by Basin Martini Bar 5:00-6:00pm Dinner by Yummy's Catering 6:30pm

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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.

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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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March 23, Friday Chicken Strips, French Fries, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert March 26, Monday Chicken Noodle, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert March 27, Tuesday Sloppy Joes, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert

March 28, Wednesday March 12, Monday Chili Mac, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert Roast Pork, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert March 13, Tuesday March 29, Thursday HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Chili Dogs, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert, Birthday Cake & Ice Cream Potatoes, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert March 14, Wednesday March 30, Friday Split Pea Soup, Veggie, Salad Bar, Easter Dinner, Baked Ham, Mashed Dessert Potatoes, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert March 15, Thursday Baked Pasta, Garlic Bread, Veggie, April 2, Monday Mexican Dinner, Spanish Rice, Salad Bar, Dessert Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert March 16, Friday April 3, Tuesday ST. PATRICK DAY, Corned Beef, Cabbage, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert Polish Sausage & Sauerkraut, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert March 19, Monday April 4, Wednesday Cheeseburgers, Veggie, Salad Bar, Potato Soup, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert Dessert March 20, Tuesday Mac & Ham, Veggie, Salad Bar , Dessert

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March 22, Thursday Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert

March 21, Wednesday Roast Chicken, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert

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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.

The Senior Dancers

The Senior Dancers Every Wednesday Afternoon With LIVE MUSIC By the Take Four Band At the Senior Center, 2045 Arthur Street lindaclarkson@ffig.com

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Call Futurity First Linda Clarkson (541) 973-2122

1:00 to 3:30 P.M. All Ages Are Welcome. Refreshments will be served.

FREE Living Well With Chronic Pain, Chronic Disease, or Diabetes Self-Management Workshops

Gain information and new skills to better manage your chronic pain, chronic disease, diabetes, and keep active and live healthier. These workshops help people who are experiencing a wide range of chronic conditions such as musculoskeletal pain, arthritis, COPD, fibromyalgia, and many others.

The workshops are for adults of all ages living with these and other conditions, and their family members and caregivers.

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Lakeview Gardens offers a home for seniors, for Long term Care and now Assisted Living!

Medicare skilled Care, physical Therapy and Rehab are still offered in our new home setting.

700 South J Street | Lakeview, OR 541.947.2114 | 1.866.543.4325 g rg www.lakeviewgardens.org

Sponsored by: The Living Well Coalition, a partnership of agencies working to improve the health and wellbeing of Klamath County

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

The six-week session consists of one 2½-hour workshop each week.

Classes are offered mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Participants receive incentives every week.

New classes begin every month.

For information or to register please contact Valerie Franklin at (541) 274-7252 email Valerie.franklin@skylakes.org

St Patrick’s Day Lucky Leprechaun March 17th 7-10PM Starting at 7PM, 7 Winners Winning $777 in CASH! Be the Lucky Leprechaun to take home the GREEN! Hot Seat drawings!

Must be actively Playing on your lucky machine with your Bonus Club Card to qualify.

Special drinks and food special in the Peak To Peak Restaurant.

Blazin’ Hot Blackjack Blackjack TournamenT

X Kla-Mo-Ya Casino

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Saturday March 10th and 24th. Free initial buy-in. Tournament starts at 3pm.

1st Place $300, 2nd Place $180, 3rd Place $120