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

MAY • 2016

Contact Information General Information Joanne Campbell: 541.883.7171 Donations - Shawn McGahan: 541.883.7171 ext. 136

Cindy Dupart Transportation Dispatcher

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.

Where are we located?

Transport Dispatcher - Cindy Dupart 541.850.7315

Bingo Information Linda Breeden:

541.883.7171 ext. 115

Medicare Counseling 541.883.7171

Volunteer Opportunities Pat Harris: 541.883.7171 ext 128 Executive Director

Marc Kane: 541.883.7171 ext. 117

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome:

Letter from Marc Kane, Executive Director

Features:

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Title VI Notice Make Exercise Part of Your Everyday Life

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4 Week Grief Support Group

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Living Well

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Your Daily Activities

Writer’s Corner Calendar of Events Feature:

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S A I L “Stay Active & Independent for Life”

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Donor List Feature:

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Advertise in Active Seniors

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KBSCC Mission Statement Fundraising Progress

Balance and Stability Class

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The Klamath Senior Center is located at 2045 Arthur street

SPOKES Unlimited Schedule Rummage Sale: Save the date!

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May 2016 Health Class Schedule

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KBSCC Volunteers Chart Staff/Volunteer Focus

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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!

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Support KBSCC with Community Rewards

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Lake County Senior Center Schedule

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Nancie’s Corner

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Basin Transit Bus Tickets

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SHIP TALK

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Welcome We were fortunate to have a few more pages in this issue to tell our story. Did you know that this newsletter does not cost the Senior Center one penny.

It is all supported by advertising; the more advertising, the more space we are given to share with you what the Marc Kane, Center Director Senior Center has to offer. We welcome the political advertising in this issue because it helps us, but please know that we cannot endorse any candidate. Nevertheless we hope the advertising is useful to you, and we highly recommend that you take the time to vote. Ballots must be in by May 17th.

Businesses, you can help the Senior Center with your advertising.

See page 9 for details. In addition please note news about our current corporate fundraising goal. We are hoping for $100,000 this year and are closing in on the goal. Can you help make the goal and support your elderly neighbors and the Senior Center? We strongly believe that a great senior center is good for the whole community and helps attract new business development here as well.

This month we celebrated our volunteers with an appreciation banquet. I was thrilled to meet Muriel Stoneburg who has been our volunteer for more than twenty eight years now (picture page 10).

Many of our volunteers are bearing evidence to the message the Blue Zones project is promulgating, which is that volunteers are happier, healthier and live longer. Last week I heard the story of a volunteer at Stanford University Medical Center that is celebrating her 100th birthday and still volunteering after 53 years of service.

Take a look at our organizational chart on page 14 and you will see why we say volunteers are our foundation.

We continue to promote new activities for seniors looking for a more active lifestyle. Two new activities coming just this month are a Stretch and Tone class Tuesdays with Bev Fairclo and a line dancing class on Mondays with Tara Gallager. These are both scheduled in the evening. Also new to us is Kim Carson who is now instructing the YOGA classes on Monday evenings. Having evening health promotion classes is new to the Center and somewhat of an experiment. So far, it is proving to be popular.

Our mission statement is published again this month and I am eager to receive comments. Your suggestions and critique are always welcome.

We are here to serve you.

I am certain that everyone will have their mothers in mind this month as we celebrate Mothers Day. We have many mothers, grandmothers and great grandmothers that we see here at the senior center. When they hear from relatives and others on special occasions it simply makes them feel special. We hear the stories here of pride as they relate who contacted them. So, do your part and call a mother or anyone who fills that role in someone’s life. They deserve our appreciation and we know they value the contact.

Join Us! We Celebrate Life!

Marc Kane, Executive Director To make a fully tax-deductable contribution to the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center

Call (541) 883-7171 or mail this form to : P.O. Box JE, Klamath Falls, OR 97602 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

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Title VI Notice

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Make Exercise Part of Your Everyday Life Respectfully submitted by Klamath Hospice

Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, Inc.

The Klamath Senior Center operates it programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Any person who believes he or she subjected to any unlawful discriminatory practice under Title VI may file a complaint.

For more information on the Klamath Senior Center’s civil rights program, obligations and procedures to file a complaint, contact the Center by phone 541-883-7171, by mail at PO Box JE, Klamath Falls, OR 97602 or visit us at 2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls, Oregon 97603 A person may also file a complaint directly with the Federal Transit Administration, the Oregon Department of Transportation , Basin Transit Transportation Services District or The Klamath Lake Counties Council On Aging (KLCCOA) for transportation service complaints.

All other complaints should be addressed to (KLCCOA)

KLCCOA

700 Main Street, Suite 107

Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601 541-205-5400

FTA Office of Civil Rights

1200 New Jersey Avenue SE

Washington, DC 20590 1-866-377-8642

Oregon Department of Transportation Office of Civil Rights, Title VI Office 355 Capital Street NE Salem, OR 97301 (503) 986-3169

Basin Transit Service 1130 Adams Street Klamath Falls, Oregon 97601 (541) 882-9630

Many of us have a million excuses as to why we don’t exercise regularly.

Few of us have integrated exercise into our daily lives. As we know, the health benefits are numerous, including: •• Easing stress and anxiety •• Lifting your mood •• Sharpening brainpower •• Improving self-esteem •• Boosting energy levels Here are some easy tips to guide you in integrating exercise into your daily life: •• Move more in your daily life (garden, go for a short walk after dinner, take a beloved pet for a stroll…..)

•• Start slowly - a little is better than nothing •• Make exercise something fun - try dance, yoga, make a deal that while you watch your favorite TV program you are on the treadmill or stationary bike, workout with a buddy and then enjoy a coffee date afterwards •• Stay motivated - set goals for yourself, be consistent, keep records of your progress, mix up your workouts to keep your interest level high, get inspired perhaps by a friend, co-worker or family member Special considerations before you begin: •• Get clearance from your primary care physician.

•• Remember to stretch, no matter what exercise you participate in.

•• Ensure that you drink plenty of water.

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“Seasons of Change” 4 Week Grief Support Group

June 6 - 27 (Mondays only) 3:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

Klamath Hospice, 4745 S 6th St • Free

Tamera Bancroft, RN Certified Foot Care Nurse

541-497-3978

An opportunity to explore the dynamics of the grieving process in a safe and confidential environment.

Pre-registration appreciated, but not required. ** Open to all community members ** For more information:

Specializing in nail care of the older adult

541-882-2902 • tgarlock@klamathhospice.org www.klamathhospice.org

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LIVING WELL

Attend a FREE Living Well Workshop!

99 Find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue.

99 Discover better nutrition and exercise choices that work for you.

99 Learn from others who are living with a chronic illness themselves.

99 Learn better ways to talk with your provider and your family about your health.

99 Learn real life skills for living a full, healthy life while actively managing your health condition.

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Your Daily Activities

by Robert G. Black

Each day of your physical life is a time of learning. These lessons of the Physical Plane can only be learned on the dense physical earth. This is important, for you must know all of these rules of the physical world if you choose to be a part of the future diaspora of biological life into the Universe. This is why so many are now keeping all manner of living things.

This life is a time of intensive learning that will serve you well for all of your lives and activities of the future.

The fastest learning occurs when in a working relationship with others.

This is why job situations are often so stressful – the learning of tolerance, love, assistance, and service are intense, particularly when a soul has placed itself in a group whose members are not of like mind. This is why the Earth Plane is so valuable as a school. It allows direct contact with those of opposite leanings. The Laws of Attraction and Repulsion prevent this on the planes of finer vibration. Like does attract like, and unlike is repelled. Though this also occurs on the Earth Plane, souls unlike each other can still come close to work out their differences, transmuting anger, hate, resentment, and intolerance into Love.

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Klamath Basin Senior Klamath Basin Senior Citizens' Center Klamath Basin Senior Klamath BasinCenter Senior Citizens' Citizens' Center Citizens' Center Klamath Basin Senior Klamath Basin Senior Citizens' Center Citizens' Center

Robert G. Black

The author, Robert Black, is a member of the Center’s Senior Advisory Council.

Opinions and statements made in articles submitted for publication are those of the author alone and are not endorsed by the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, Inc.

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Writer’s Corner

Expressions of Heart and Mind

Please submit something for us to consider printing in our next issue. Submittals should be sent to the attention of Marc Kane, Executive Director, Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center.

Mumkin’s Recipes for Life...

TAILGATERS

VISIONS OF HOPE

By Sharon Hudson

By Sharon Hudson

There is a new breed of driver And they are a tailgating bunch.

They must be lacking in common Sense. I have a hunch.

Visions of hope Are in my mind.

Where things work out And people are kind.

Where self respect is Alive and well, And grandparents have stories Their children can tell.

They are rude little irritants, and Should not be on the road.

They don’t seem to know the Rules of the survival code.

Where love abounds In its various ways, With plenty to spare as It lights up the days.

They drive recklessly and Try to push you around.

Turn their lights on and get Close without making a sound.

SpringMoms’ brings new life dryforth our tears calm our fears.

A time toAnd shed worries and strife.

Don’t know if they are on drugs, Or it’s their nature to push.

But I don’t want to go off the road, And I don’t want to end up in the bush.

Mom’s Old Blue Chair

By Sharon (Johnston) Pappas

So I pull over and let Them go by.

The pressure is gone now, And I can smile instead of cry.

Sharon (Johnston) Pappas©

What a treasure she did find As a smile appeared on her face You are certainly one of a kind And I have at home, the perfect place Mom sanded away the signs of time With tenderness and care Then the prettiest blue she did find The perfect hue... for her old blue chair.

It lived in the kitchen, the heart of her home Where we gathered one and all The place you never felt alone Where stories of family I still recall Now whispers of memories fill the air Since Mom left on angel wings Now WE treasure her old blue chair Knowing the love Mom shared... touched everything!

I say a prayer for them And I hope they will learn Before they get hurt badly Around the next turn.

Step out of the darkness And come into the light.

Happiness will surround you And embrace you tight.

The children need hope So they can do their best, And when it comes time They will pass the test.

I Remember Mama

By Murial Murdy Stoneburg I remember Mama, for the smile upon her face For the troubles and the sorrows she could easily erase For the comforting hand that always reached out To anyone in distress…

I remember Mama, for she was Happiness I remember Mama when in the night I pray…

For it was she who taught me…the prayers I’ve learned to say….

We use to pray together…I I never shall forget And though I pray alone now…I feel her near me yet Many times my memories carry me away…

To a far off distant town…in another day And though there are a million things that…

I can still recall…

I remember Mama…for I loved her best of all!

Do you or someone you know struggle with anxiety, depression, or substance abuse?

Writer’s Corner Cont.

Would you like to ask for help for yourself, or refer a family or friend for help?

Duck Hunting With Mom

(a wonderful Mothers Day Memory)

By Paul Stuart Dad was unable to go duck hunting with my brother and me this morning. He had to work.

Mom knew how much Doug and I loved to hunt and fish. So she offered to take us hunting. Her offer really surprised us.

She had never gone hunting before. The closest she had ever been to hunting, was secretly removing the goldfish from the bowl. . .that had become a “floater”. Then she would release it into the “headwaters” of the never-ending stream (indoor plumbing) that starts with just the flick of a finger.

Here is how you can do that.

Call Klamath Basin Behavioral Health at 541-883-1030 ... email us at info@kbbh.org ... or talk to Jerry Gilmer at the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center.

Mr. Gilmer will be there Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

There are many ways we can help from counseling to substance abuse counseling, and MORE. If you or a loved one is in need of help, we will find a way to help. Contact us today.

Arriving at the lake, we crept very quietly into our hunting blinds and kept as still as possible. The temperature was 30 degrees, but it felt much colder because we could not move around.

Ducks have excellent eyesight, and they would detect our slightest movements.

A fog hovered over the lake, and the cold moist air seemed to penetrate through my clothing.

That morning, Doug and I each shot at six or seven ducks. Neither of us hit one, because the “teal” seemed to be flying just slowly enough. . .not to break the sound barrier.

The ducks are apparently enjoying the morning’s “hunting game” even more than us. They are certainly more successful at evading us, than we are at shooting them.

About 10 am, the fog lifted. We gathered together to enjoy the snacks that mom had brought. The lunch box was filled with crackers and peanut butter, popcorn, and a thermos of piping hot cocoa. Yes popcorn, because mom loved to eat popcorn each evening, and last night she made extra.

We ate the snacks and talked about the ducks that got away.

As we talked, I knew that it was a very special moment in our lives.

We always fondly remembered that cold foggy morning. . .duck hunting with mom.

Thank You Mom.

2210 North Eldorado Avenue | 541.883.1030 KBBH.org Do you or someone you know struggle with: (check any that apply)

Anxiety

Depression

Child Behavioral Issues

PTSD

Substance Abuse

ADHD

Suicide Risk

Alzheimers or Dementia

Psychosis or Schizophrenia

Other

REFERRALS ARE 100% CONFIDENTIAL! They’ll Never Know

By Murial Murdy Stoneburg

How much they miss…

Their whole Life through They…who have never known…

The Love…a dog can give to you A dog…your very own…

How can they know…

the special way…

A dog shows us they care…

Or what it means…

to those who know…

To find them waiting there

Or of the way they fill…

our Lives…

With all the Love they give, And how the memories Linger on…

As long as you shall Love…

I’ve known the Love…

a dog can bring…

And the emptiness they Leave…

But it’s for they who’ll…

never know A dog’s Love…that I grieve

Name of Referral

Phone Number

Address (Optional)

Klamath Basin Behavioral Health is here to HELP with all these issues and more.

No one is turned away for inability to pay.

Clip and return to: 2210 North Eldorado Avenue Klamath Falls, OR 97601

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Calendar of Events Body Recall/ SAIL Classes: Every Monday,

Wednesday and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. & 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Thursday from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

KBSCC Board of Directors: Wednesday, May 25th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

KBSCC Council Meeting: Wednesday, May 18th, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center.

Hearing Aid Checks: Thursday, May 19th from 10:15 a.m. to 12 noon.

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 it.

SHIBA Medicare Counseling (Prescription

Creative Writing Club: Every Wednesday thru

Drug Eligibility Assistance): By Appointment Only.

Call 541-883-7171 to arrange an appointment.

June 8th. Registration open.

Hot meals are served Monday through Friday

warrants a new class. Call to sign up.

Walk With Ease: Scheduled when registration

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

Movies: 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 9th - ‘The Big

Transportation: 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.

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.

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 4:00 p.m.

Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Senior Dance Day: In the Ballroom,

Short’ & May 23rd- ‘My All American’.

Living Well: See class schedule on page 5 Pickleball: Friday and Sunday, 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Pickleball for Beginners:

Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.

Boost Your Brain & Memory: Class now in session. Registration is still open.

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.

Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, May

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

17th, Elmer’s Restaurant at 1:00 p.m.

Craft Group: Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. NEW Wii classes (pronounced ‘we’):

American Council of the Blind: Tuesday, May 17th, Red Rooster at 12:30 p.m - 2:30 p.m.

Tai Chi Class:

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

Tuesdays beginner class 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Intermediate class 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Advanced class from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Golden Age Club Bingo & Pinochle: Every

Balance and Stability Class:

Senior Veterans Social Club: Thursdays,

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

KBSCC Bingo: Every Thursday and Saturday, doors open at 4:30 p.m. Games start at 6:00 p.m.

Klamath Lutheran Church(1175 Crescent Ave.): Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. At the Senior Center: Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

NEW: Stretch and Tone Class: Every Tuesday,

Paper only Bingo: Second Thursday of the month at 4:30 p.m., open and call @ 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday afternoon paper bingo at 1:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Nickel Bingo: Every Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

6:15 p.m. with Tara Gallager.

NEW: Line Dancing class: Every Monday at,

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Thursdays from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Yoga Classes: Thursdays, 10:30 a.m. at Klamath Lutheran Church, 1175 Crescent Avenue & Mondays, 5 p.m. at the Senior Center.

Monday Muffins: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (hosted by Hospice to Honor Veterans. All are welcome)

Computers are available for senior use upon request One-on-one Computer training: New Volunteers Now Ready to Work With You. By appointment.

MID-YEAR BINGO: Saturday, June 25th. Open 4:00 p.m., call 6:00 p.m.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED: Call Pat Harris @ 883-7171 Ext. 128 for more information.

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KMSBSFoundation, J L Transitions, Crest Others Announce Senior Center Grants A I L “Stay Active & Pacific Bulletin

Independent Life”recently announced a The KMSB for Foundation

Active Seniors

grant of $5,000 theyou Klamath Senior Center.

Keeping fit can be fun. Come and watch a SAIL class to and The Center is in the midst of a campaign to will see us playing with beach balls, foam balls and other props.

Right now we are learning some basic,raise simple line dance steps. $100,000 this year to support its programs Line dancing helps us improve our balance coordination while andand growth.

Earlier this Fall Sky Lakes Medical strengthening our legs. Learning new movements also helps keep Center made a $5,000 grant to the Center and our minds sharp. pledged an additional $5,000 if the Center SAIL classes meet at the Senior Center. were able to archive the $95,000 mark in its There are two classes every Monday, Wednesday, Friday campaign.and Center director, Marc Kane, reports From 8:45 to 9:45 and 10:15 to 11:15 that the Center has now reached about 33% of Thursday there is one class from 10:15 to its11:15 goal and will continue to make foundation and Suggested donation is $2.00. corporate requests to complete the campaign.

Mary Noller and Suzan Phipps are the certified teachers.

Ad Come to any class and join in the fun!Additional grants have recently been announced

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Meals-On-Wheels and also through several health promotion classes that have been added to the Center's offerings over the past year.

Further, the grant from the Klamath County Cultural Coalition will be used to fund creative writing classes for seniors. All the recently added programs at the Center have been fully subscribed and the Center is challenged to find additional funding the meet the growing demands of an aging population that continues to grow in size. The senior population in Klamath County is reported to be 20% larger than the average county in the State.

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Help Support Our Senior Programs At the Senior Center we know volunteers are our foundation, we couldn’t do it without them. We also know that our volunteers need the support of a stable organization. So, please contribute either way, as a volunteer or with funds for our organization, or both.

Your contribution may be tax deductible as the Senior Center is recognized as a tax exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code.

JOIN US ! WE CELEBRATE LIFE !

KLAMATH BASIN SENIOR CITIZENS' CENTER

HEALTH AND EXERCISE CLASSES MEALS PROGRAMS SOCIAL EVENTS LIBRARY EDUCATIONAL CLASSES TRANSPORTATION ENTERTAINMENT

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

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10 • Active Seniors | MAY • 2016 Pacific Power Foundation recently donated $6,000 to the Klamath Senior Center. Todd Andres on the right is making the presentation to Center Director, Marc Kane.

Funds will be used to support senior services at the Center.

Feature Thanks to the Hosanna High School Band shown here with conductor Dan Conrad for entertaining our seniors on April 29th.

Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, Inc. Mission Statement

Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, Inc.

Mission Statement

To build and maintain a supportive community for seniors.

Goals: 1. To enrich the quality of life, supporting independence and vitality for seniors.

2. To achieve and value interdependent relationships within our community.

3. To maintain a high level of organizational self-sufficiency.

4. To maintain facilities and equipment that are safe, well-kept and attractive.

Objectives: Pictured above, Muriel Stoneburg, attended the April 27th Volunteer Banquet to receive her certicate of appreciation for 28 years of volunteer service.

•• To promote the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and economic well-being of seniors.

•• To provide and maintain opportunities for seniors to remain connected and attached to others and the community at large.

•• To provide opportunities promoting active and healthy lifestyles enhancing vitality, longevity and independence.

•• To ensure that seniors needing help with meals have access to a balanced and nutritional meal on a daily basis.

•• To include patrons of the Senior Center in its development and to facilitate center support through volunteerism and active participation in advisory and support groups.

Pictured above are Sheriff candidates Steve Lewis and Chris Kaber who addressed patrons at the Senior Center on May 2nd.

•• To maintain a qualified and well trained group of staff and volunteers adequate to sustain the activities of the Senior Center.

•• To maintain safe and well maintained facilities and equipment.

JOIN US! WE CELEBRATE LIFE!

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Progress is being made with our business and foundation fundraising campaign ending June 30th. Can your company help us meet our goal in supporting services to seniors?

GOAL

$100,000

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Donor List

Community Lounge Donates $10,000

Our corporate fundraising campaign has now reached $65,000 with another $35,000 to go before the end of June. We are anticipating two grants already applied for to bring us to $75,000. If your company is able to help us reach our goal now would be the time to reach out to your elderly neighbors by supporting the Senior Center.

The success of our Senior Center depends on the whole community, businesses and individuals all working together. We are grateful to those that have stepped up to make the Klamath Community a better and more healthful place to live. Will the business community step up to complete our goal?

We think it will happen as so many have recognized our progress in service development over the last year and have recognized our success. Serving seniors makes our whole community better place to live.

Again, a big thanks to all listed below 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 most grateful to all who support the Senior Center.

March Donations of $9,594 were received from the following individuals:

$65,000

Pacific Power Foundation Burl Parrish Washington Federal Elvin Middleton Foundation Margaret Rasner Faith Tabernacle Lyle Ficken Avril Fischer Linda Bourcy Bob Pickel Pat Connell Geraldine Schindler Gilbert Medina Lynette Harvey Donna Maloney Howard McGee Cheryl Gibbs Dorothy Winters Carol Darling Donna Willard Sheila Fabrizio Jon Schnebly Patricia Henderson Bill Watson Rose Chapman Walter Duckworth Patricia Palone Jahalla Shaffer Joyce Moore

Samuel Hawley Barbara Turk Rose Kruezer Pat Abel Elizabeth Western Kelley Minty Morris Ron and Karen Thomas William and Marion Switzer Phyllis McDiarmid Marie Wright Gary Ward Constance Schuetze Sandra George Barbara Meracle

Unidentified contributions in March for Meals, Transportation and Other Services amounted to $5,168 The Senior Center would like to especially recognize the following individuals for their regular and/or recurring gifts during 2015 amounting to at least $600 for the year. They were the following: Avril Fisher Bill Watson Burl Parrish Carol Darling Dorothy Winters Elvin Middleton Ernie Palmer

Etta Holly Samuel Hawley Faith Tabernacle First Presbyterian Church Geraldine Schindler Howard McGee Jahalla Shaffer

Jon Schnebly Lynette Harvey Patricia Henderson Rose Chapman Stan Neitling Walter and Kay Duckworth

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.

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Tina’s Balance and Stability Class

Kick Back! Free that Ankle!

After working on the feet, this past week we did several segments to loosen or free the ankle. Remember that last time you twisted your ankle? A supple ankle is critical for balance, not to mention taking stress off the knee.

To show you how the class works, we are going to take you through an ankle segment. By using a pool noodle, you can mobilize the ankle and map your foot. You move your foot back and forth over the roller in many ways. It feels good.

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SPOKES Unlimited • 1006 Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601• 541-883-7547 v/tty

All support groups follow confidentially guidelines.

May 2016 4th-6th SPOKES will be closed for team bulding 10th Traumatic Brain Injury/Illness Support Group

1:00-2:00 p.m., SPOKES office 30th SPOKES will be closed in observance of Memorial Day All meetings/events listed are held in a wheelchair accessible location. Please notify SPOKES 48 hours in advance if you need an assistive listening system, sign language interpreter or materials in an alternate format. Call 541-883-7547 v/tty.

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As a licensed physical therapist, Tina helps you sense and understand how the activity benefits your foot and ankle. Sometimes she uses anatomical drawings or even a skeleton.

We will start taking donations in the next couple of weeks.

For more information call the center 541-883-7171

Most important and for maximum benefit, Tina encourages you to integrate the information and activities into your daily life.

These lessons are based on the work of Ruthy Alon’s Movement Intelligence.

New Comments: • After walking and playing on the rollers, it was like walking on air. AP • I felt rooted to the ground and more secure in my footing. Yea! AU • I was having a lot of trouble with both knees today, change in the weather. Doing the wrap to free the ankle helped my knees feel better. LG • Class to get the foot to drop (free the ankle) and loading on ball of foot, helped with walking flexibility and easier walking motion. MB • I now stand taller with less back pain and step on the front of my feet rather than pounding on my heel. TB • I’ve been running from my car to the house lately. Foot exercises are good. PP • I found much more power and lift with Roman sandal class. I use it walking daily. MB • Just got off Amtrak and hip was in real pain, finished Tina’s class and feel awake, pain in hip and back is gone! This class really helped me and I was an inch taller. DJ Because of many testimonies of foot improvement and requests for repeats, watch for our announcement of a coming Saturday morning workshop on feet.

BALANCE AND STABILITY CLASS SCHEDULE Drop-ins OK. Each lesson stands alone.

Suggested Donation: $2- $5 per class

Monday

10:30-11:30

NEW LOCATION: KLAMATH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1175 Crescent Ave. (Behind KU)

Must be able to get up and down from floor Wednesday 10:30-11:30 NEW LOCATION: KLAMATH LUTHERAN CHURCH, 1175 Crescent Ave. (Behind KU)

Friday

Must be able to get up and down from floor 11:30-12:30 Senior Center: Options for chair or floor

For more information: Call Tina Mahacek 541 274-1555 Licensed Physical Therapist and Feldenkrais Graduate http://movementintelligence.org/2015STWTina.html

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May 2016 Health Class Schedule JOIN US! WE CELEBRATE LIFE! • Marc Kane, Executive Director • 541-883-7171 Ext 117

MONDAY SC: SAIL Exercise Mary Noller Class 1 8:45 to 9:45 am (32) Class 2 10:15 to 11:15 am (32) KLC: Balance/Stability Tina Mahacek 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (10) SC: YOGA Kim Carson 5:00 to 6:00 pm SC: NEW: Line Dancing Tara Gallager 6:15 pm

LOCATIONS: KLC = Klamath Lutheran Church SC = Senior Center (##) = Capacity 1175 Crescent Avenue 2045 Arthur Street TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY SC: SC: SC: Tai Chi SAIL Exercise SAIL Exercise Mary Noller Mel Murakami Suzan Phipps Beginner Class 1 10:15 to 11:15 am (32) 10 to 11am (25) 8:45 to 9:45 am (32) Intermediate Class 2 KLC: 10:15 to 11:15 am (32) 11 to 12 noon (25) YOGA Tara Gallager Advanced KLC: 10:30 to 11:30 am 1 to 2 pm (25) Balance/Stability Tina Mahacek 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (10) SC: Stretch and Tone SC: Bev Fairclo Dancing 5:00 to 6:00 pm (25) Live Music from the Registration open Take Four Band 1:00 to 4:00 pm (Dance Club Ask for a $4.00 fee)

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FRIDAY SC: SAIL Exercise Mary Noller Class 1 8:45 to 9:45 am (32) Class 2 10:15 to 11:15 am (32) SC: Balance/Stability Tina Mahacek 11:30 am to 1:00 pm (20) SC: Boost Your Brain & Memory Kate Murphey 10:00 to 11:30 am (12) Class in progress but registration is still open.

Living Well with Chronic Medical Conditions: See page 5 for class schedule

Now scheduled on

Fridays and Sundays from 2 to 5 pm Court shoes required.

New To The Game? Beginners Sessions Tuesdays at 2:30pm Need Help Deciding Which Class Is Right? Make an appointment with our Health and Wellness Counselor! If Not Now, When?

Fees and Donation Information:

Enrollment:

Participants are requested to make a donation of $2.00 to $4.00 dollars (donate what you can). No one refused for inability to make a donation.

Participants under 60 pay the estimated class cost.

Generally classes are fully subscribed well before start dates. Early enrollment is encouraged.

Class start and end dates are announced in this publication and at the Senior Center and Community Lounge. Information is also available from our receptionist at 541-883-7171.

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Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center Volunteers Chart

Volunteer Board of Directors Senior Center Director

Food Services Manager Cook Food Prep

MOW Casemanager

Transportation Coordinator

Volunteer Workers

Driver

Food Prep Food Prep MOW Volunteers

Finance and Operations Manager

Volunteer Drivers

Volunteer Drivers

Bingo Manager

Gift Shop Manager

Maintenance

Volunteer Coordinator

Bingo Kitchen Concession

Volunteer Workers

Volunteer Workers

Volunteers

Receptionists and Reporting Specialists

Volunteer Workers

Volunteer Workers

Volunteer Workers

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Health Promotion Volunteers

Workers

Driver Relief Driver

Translink Dispatcher

Volunteers are our FOUNDATION!

Staff / Volunteer Focus In recognition for our Senior Center Employees and Volunteers

RANDY ROSE

TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR This month we are introducing you to our Transportation Coordinator in recognition for his dedication here at the Senior Citizen Center Randy Rose has been with us for 30 plus year, our most long standing employee. He is responsible for supervising all the drivers in our transportation program as well as being the lead driver himself. Although you may have met Randy as a driver you may not know much about the man behind the driver. He grew up here in Klamath Falls. He loves to fish and camp during the summer. His favorite chores are chopping wood and painting.

During his school year he ran track and sang in the choir. He remembers his favorite dog named "Tina" who use to pull him on the sled in the winter. In the summer he enjoyed building and racing go-carts. Feel free to strike up a conversation with Randy, find out more, and share your own story. We all have something in common.

Thank you Randy for all the years you have been with the Senior Citizen Center. We appreciate your hard work and continued service with us.

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Fred Meyer is donating $2.5 million per year to non-profits in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington, based on where their customers tell them to give. Here’s how the program works: • Sign up for the Community Rewards program by linking your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to (nonprofit) at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.

You can search for us by our name or by our non-profit number 94031.

• Then, every time you shop and use your Rewards Card, you are helping The Klamath Senior Center earn a donation!

• You still earn your Rewards Points, Fuel Points, and Rebates, just as you do today.

• If you do not have a Rewards Card, they are available at the Customer Service desk of any Fred Meyer store.

• For more information, please visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.

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Courage

• Tom will strive for long term financial planning which will insure stable funding for our Schools and Public Safety.

Commitment

• Tom will continue to scale back and eliminate strict cumbersome regulations at every opportunity, creating a healthier Business Friendly County.

• Tom believes in accountability and adherence to the Constitution and our Nation’s Founding Principles.

“I do not consider being a County Commissioner a job. I consider it a priviledge to serve the citizens of Klamath County. When I ran for this position in 2012, I openly committed to be willing to serve two terms and the citizens have encouraged me to do so. My ongoing record proves that I have the passion, courage, integrity and commitment to work tirelessly for the citizens of Klamath County. Consistently, during my first term, I have done exactly what I promised to do. This is not exactly the norm in the world of politics... and I’m very proud of that!” -- Klamath County Commissioner Tom Mallams

Integrity Accountability

• I will continue to listen to the people • I oppose dam removal and the Klamath Basin Restoration Agreement • I will not surrender our Rights as Citizens and call it compromise

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Bulletin The Lake County Senior Center 11 North G Street – Lakeview, OR 97630 (541) 947-4966 • Fax: (541) 947-6085 Monday, Wed, Friday- 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday- 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Nancie’s Corner

Health and Wellness Counselor/ Blue Zones Reporter

RIGHT TRIBE ~ PURPOSE ~ MOVING NATURALLY Complementary Blue Zones Power Principles Are your friends lifting you up or pulling you down? Are they honest? Can you count on them? Do they make healthy lifestyle choices, i.e., eating right, walking/exercising? Do they support you when life gets tough? Are they good listeners or do they talk AT YOU, not WITH YOU? Are they curious? Are they open to new ideas or are they rigid? Do they seek new experiences and knowledge? In other words, are you hanging out with the right tribe?

Finding the right tribe is a bit problematic for us seniors, isn’t it? We’ve lost close friends, some move away or into assisted living. Others remain shut-in by choice or for health reasons—either too ill or with uncooperative joints.

This calls on us to be open, welcoming, inventive, and more assertive than we’d like to be, to step out of our comfort zone. When we make a conscious choice to hang with the right tribe, we might just find a renewed purpose and a better quality of life! How so?

Some things we have coming up in May are: Thursday, May 2nd 2:00 PM New Bereavement Class Starts Tuesdays, May 9th & 23rd 7:30 AM Klamath Falls Shopping Trip (Stop in to sign up) Friday, May 13th is our Birthday Celebration!

Saturday, May 14th 10 AM AARP Driving Class (Call or stop by to sign up) Monday, May 16th 4:00 PM Board Meeting Wednesday, May 18th 11:00 AM “Better Breathers” Meeting Wednesday, May 18th 9:00-12:00 Hearing Specialist Tuesday, May 31st Alturas Casino Trip!

Every Tuesday & Thursday 1:00-4:00PM - our Thrift Shop is open Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00-11:00AM - join us for the Strong People Program!

1st & 3rd Wednesday’s 6:00-9:00 PM - Duplicate Bridge Every Wednesday 12:00-1:00 PM - Lions Lunch Meeting 1st Saturday 2:00-6:00 PM - Old Time Fiddler’s 3rd Thursday 6:00-8:00 PM - Lake County Horsemen Association Every Thursday 5:00 PM - Al-Anon in the Sunroom Every Monday at 1:00 (right after lunch) - Bingo We only have a few Scooter Raffle tickets left.

Buy yours today! Scooter drawing May 13th!

We now do Veteran Medical Transportation! Call us for details!

We serve hot meals to everyone Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

It’s only $6 for those under 60 and we request a $4 donation for those over 60. We also provide home delivered meals to those that qualify. Lunch is served at noon, but to-go orders can be picked up by 12:30. Join us for lunch! Seniors and disabled may request local medical transportation with two days notice.

Right tribe, having a purpose and moving naturally are complementary in nature. If you hang with a healthy group of friends with open, curious minds, their influence will give you a renewed purpose in life. Some are volunteering at their favorite charity (Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, Foster Grandparents, etc.); or, are active members of their church or of one of the many service organizations in our community. They are in a walking group (moving naturally) or attending exercise and/or educational classes at the Senior Center or dancing on Wednesdays.

To schedule a one-hour wellness counseling session at the Senior Center, please give your name and phone number to the Senior Center Front Desk or call them at 541-83-7171.

You Are Who You Surround Yourself With!

As much as possible, surround yourself with people who add meaning, knowledge, health, movement and purpose to your life. If you want to improve your well-being, hang out with people who are in better shape than you are.

As my high school chum says, “Exercise is the closest thing to a magic bullet we have.” If you want to improve your diet, make deliberate, sound food choices, take cooking classes or read up on the plant slant suggestions from the Blue Zones Project: https://www.bluezones.com/recipes. If you want to stimulate your mind, join a book group; attend the library’s book, film or discussion groups such as Great Decisions and other meaningful offerings.

The monthly library calendar is available at the Senior Center library annex. If you want to have fun, play games or go on an outing with friends, see YMCA offerings below.

The choice rests with you—the authority belongs to no one, but you.  CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES AT THE YMCA  Phone 541-884-4149 for information GAME DAYS: Play board or card games, meet new friends, have conversation and laughter along with coffee, tea, punch and goodies on the 2nd and 4th Thursday from 9:15-11:45am. Register at the YMCA Front Desk or call 541-884-4149.

UPCOMING SENIOR TOURS (transportation provided): Friday, June 17th, English Lavender Farm in the Applegate Valley; Friday, August 5th, Jacksonville Trolley Tour; Friday September 9th, Tule Lake Fair; Friday October 14th, Merrill Potato Festival; Saturday, December 3rd, Victorian Christmas in Jacksonville; Friday December 16th: Christmas Lights of Klamath Tour.

Nancie Carlson, Health & Wellness Counselor

“Donnie Boyd has the background essential for good management of County business. Please join me and vote for Donnie Boyd for Klamath County Commissioner #1.”

–Nell Kuonen Former Klamath County Commissioner

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SHIP TALK

(Senior Health Insurance Program)

Every Thursday & Saturday

MORE MEDICAID AND MEDICARE

OPEN at 4:30pm& CALLING at 6pm

Last month we talked about some of the details and differences between Medicare and Medicaid. So let’s pause and see what you know. Just circle yes or no – answers at the bottom.

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2045 Arthur Street 541-883-7171

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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.

1. Medicaid is a government health program for the economically needy. There are strict income guidelines.

Yes or No 2. Medicare is a government health program for the elderly and disabled. There are strict income guidelines.

Yes or No 3. Medicaid is available to Medicare recipients as a secondary insurance if income is below $1,337/month.

Yes or No 4. In order to qualify for Medicare, you or your spouse must have worked and paid into Social Security for 20 quarters or five years.

Yes or No 5. Medicare will assist you with Part D prescription premiums and co-pays if your income is lower than $1,485/month and assets are below $13,640.

Yes or No

1. The answer is YES. For people not on Medicare, this Medicaid program is known as the Oregon Health Plan in Oregon.

2. The answer is NO. Although the first sentence is correct, the second sentence is incorrect. There are no income guidelines for Medicare.

3. The answer is NO. Although Medicaid can help pay for your Part B premium at this level, it will only pay as your secondary insurance if your income is at or below $990/month.

4. The answer is NO. To qualify for Medicare you or spouse must have worked for at least 40 quarters or 10 years.

5. The answer is YES. This is known as the Low Income Subsidy (LIS), also called Extra Help. $1,485/month is the most money one can make to get prescription assistance. The lower your income is below this amount, the greater the assistance level will be.

SHIBA is here to help you sort out your Medicare related questions and help you find the plan that’s best for you. We’re located at the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center on Arthur Street and the phone number is 541-883-7171. Call for an appointment with a trained, certified counselor.

Respectfully submitted by Anne Hartnett, SHIBA Coordinator, KBSCC

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Menu May 4, Wednesday: Vegetable Stew, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

May 5, Thursday: Burritos, Spanish Rice, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

May 6, Friday: Happy Mother’s Day, Roast Chicken, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

May 9, Monday: Spaghetti & Meat Sauce, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

May 10, Tuesday: Happy Birthday, Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & gravy, Veggie, Salad Bar, Birthday Cake & Ice Cream

May 11, Wednesday: Mac &

May 19, Thursday: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

May 20, Friday: Chicken Strips, French Fries, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

May 23, Monday: Baked Potato, Broccoli & Cheese Sauce, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert May 24, Tuesday: Chili Dog, On Whole Wheat Bun, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert May 25, Wednesday: Beans & Ham, Corn Bread, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert May 26, Thursday: Meat Loaf, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

Cheese w/ Ham, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

May 27, Friday: Roast Pork, Salad

May 12, Thursday: Chicken

May 30, Monday: CENTER CLOSED, MEMORIAL DAY, HOLIDAY

Casserole, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

Bar, Veggie, Dessert

May 31, Tuesday: Sloppy Joes,

May 13, Friday: Fish & Chips,

Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

June 1, Wednesday: Pork Loin,

May 16, Monday: Grilled Cheese

Veggies, Salad Bar, Dessert

Sandwich, Cream of Tomato Soup, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

May 17, Tuesday: BBQ Chicken, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

Life...

May 18, Wednesday: Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Veggie, Dessert

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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STARTING MAY 6TH • 6PM-12 MIDNIGHT EVERY FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH, WE GIVE AWAY $10,000! WOW!!

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Drawings from 6pm to 12 Midnight. Ticketed drawings and hot seats every half hour. The prizes will increase with the last drawing ending with $3,000 cold hard cash!! Every 200 points on your Bonus Club Card earns you an entry beginning Feb. 1st, 2016. Be here every Tuesday and Wednesday when you earn 4X your entries. Must be at least 21 and a Bonus Club member to participate. Restrictions apply. See Bonus Club for details.

FUEL UP & GET PAID - GET MORE FOR YOUR FUEL!

THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF MAY 2016 • 7AM-1AM After fueling up at the Crater Lake Junction Travel

Center, bring your receipt over to Kla-Mo-Ya Casino’s Bonus Club from 7am-1am.

Passenger vehicles 10 Gallons = $10 Free Slot Play. Truckers and RVs 50 Gallons = $10 Free Slot Play.

Must be a Kla-Mo-Ya Bonus Club member to participate. Locals (Klamath County) must have a Travel Center loyalty card. Must be redeemed within 24 hours of purchase. No REPRINT. Limit one redemption and one receipt per person per day. Name on receipt must match name on Bonus Club Card.

Minimum gallon amount for free play is 10 gallons and must be on a single receipt. To pay with a credit card you must go inside and receive a receipt.

Any kind of fraud committed will ban you from this promotion.

JUST 21 MILES NORTH OF KLAMATH FALLS ON HWY 97 • 541.783.7529 • WWW.KLAMOYACASINO.COM

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