Active Seniors
The Official monthly publication of the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Council
NOVEMBER • 2012
Contact Information General Information Judy Crist: 541.883.7171 Donations - Shawn McGahan: 541.883.7171 ext. 136
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ll content for this publication has been provided by the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Council. For questions, suggestions and general information regarding this publication, please contact the Klamath Basin Senior Center at 541.883.7171. Thank you.
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Meals on Wheels Assistance and Bingo Information Linda Breeden: 541.883.7171 ext. 129
Medicare Counseling 541.883.7171
Volunteer Opportunities Cheryl Gibbs: 541.883.7171 ext. 128 Executive Director Marc Kane: 541.883.7171 ext. 122
Where are we located?
The Klamath Senior Center is located at 2045 Arthur street
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome:
Letter from Marc Kane, Executive Director
Entertainment:
Kathy Lynn Jones
Bulletin Board
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Feature: Body Recall Earns National Approval As Evidence-Based Provider
Volunteer News: Why Volunteer??
Poet’s Corner:
Expressions of Heart and Mind
Calendar of Events Bulletin:
The Lake County Senior Center Schedule
Feature:
National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
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Spokes Unlimited October Schedule
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Feature: CRAFTY NEWS from CRAFTY LaDEES Donor List
Feature: Why you should shop a thrift store...
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Entertainment: BINGO, BINGO, BINGO Bulletin: Board News Menu
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Produced in conjunction with the Herald and News
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Welcome
Volunteering, A Name Change and Encouragement Recently I learned from one of the Senior Center’s volunteers what drives their contribution and what explains the fact that they appear to be in such great health. The woman I was speaking with clearly appeared to look 25 years younger than her actual age. She explained, “volunteering gives me an opportunity to help others Marc Kane, Center Director and remain connected to my community. Helping others makes me happy. Being happy keeps me in better health and keeps me looking younger.” Others relate similar thoughts about the value of their experience in volunteering. Even those who don’t appear as healthy as the woman above seem to experience an energy boost allowing them to work past their apparent physical limitations. Read the message from Cheryl Gibbs, our volunteer coordinator, in this issue. More good news there about the value of volunteering. This isn’t news for those that have been giving their time in service. But I am hoping it may inspire others to find the time to make a contribution as a volunteer. The return on your investment may be far greater than you anticipated and will be as valuable to you as to those who benefit from our services. We are always in need of more volunteers. Our greatest need is for Meals-On-Wheels drivers and for help with our Thursday and Saturday evening BINGO fundraising games. Training is provided and there is plenty of support to keep you going. The future of most human service agencies such as the Senior Center depends increasingly on volunteers as public funding continues to decrease. As baby boomers age and the demand for support services increases, especially in health services, there just won’t be as much funding as we have had in the past. It’s an opportunity for us all to remain united and connected to each other through volunteering. Did you hear about our name change? If you have been following this column each month and other news about the Senior Center you know we have been making some changes to comply with requests from the State of Oregon. One is the creation of a new non profit corporation that will take on the services side of the Center while the Area Agency on Aging, the other side of the organization will keep the original corporation and its’ name. The new organization’s name will be Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, Inc.
The name is so similar to our original name, which ends with Council,Inc. that most don’t even notice the difference. You won’t see much difference in our services either except that we have added some and made some improvements to our building as well. The changes seem to be difficult for a very small group of naysayers, but for the rest of us, all is well and getting better. I’m a senior here myself, and will continue to do my best. THANK YOU to so many of you providing words of encouragement over these past few weeks. The power of encouragement binds us together and strengthens our organization. Join Us! We Celebrate Life! Marc Kane Executive Director
Entertainment Klamath Senior Center Presents
The Sweet Country Sounds of
Kathy Lynn Jones
Date: Tuesday, November 20th Time: 11:30 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Come join the fun and sing along!
Please contribute to our senior programs All donations accepted and appreciated. Many of Klamath’s seniors need your help. Please mail your donation to: Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Council P.O. Box JE, Klamath Falls, OR 97602 Name: Address: City: State: Zip: Donation: Check Cash KBSCC is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit corporation
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Come to one or come to all. Free to the community and no registrat ion required. Just drop by: 4745 S 6th Kla math Falls
The Senior Dancers Every Wednesday 1:00 to 3:30 P.M.
(except Wednesday before Thanksgiving November 21st) At the Senior Center (2045 Arthur Street) With Live Music By The Take Four Band All Ages Are Welcome Refreshments will be served.
November 10th Health Summit Cancelled Pictured above are students from the LEGOLeague Robotics club meeting with elders at the senior center to discuss projects that may be of benefit to seniors. The international theme for clubs to prepare projects for this year is Senior Solutions. Anyone is welcome to contact the center with comments or suggestions that would assist these students with their Senior Solutions project. The Downtown Kiwanis Club is assisting in coaching the students.
Please note we have received notification that the Health Summit scheduled for November 10th has been cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date. It may be rescheduled in the Spring. If you have questions about this event please contact Jeannie Clelland of Preferred Health Programs (PHP) at 541-882-1466.
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Feature BODY RECALL EARNS NATIONAL APPROVAL AS EVIDENCE-BASED PROVIDER The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration on Aging (AoA) has designated Body Recall as a Tier 1 organization with “disease prevention and health promotion programs and activities which have been demonstrated through rigorous evaluation to be evidence-based and effective.” Recognition of Body Recall as a Tier One provider is based on criteria such as: 1 - Demonstrated through evaluation to be effective for improving the health and wellbeing or reducing disease, disability and/or injury among older adults; and 2. Ready for translation, implementation and/or broad dissemination by community-based organizations using appropriately credentialed practitioners. Throughout its 34-year history, Body Recall, a national non-profit organization headquartered in Berea, KY, has been recognized as providing exemplary fitness-wellness services by numerous organizations, associations and government agencies, including: AARP; American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD); Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness; and the U.S. Dept of Public Services Offices of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. According to Jeff Rubin, executive director, Body Recall embarked on its person-centered culture change journey in 2010, with attainment of evidence-based designation as one of several key priorities. Rubin led an array of agencies and leading experts including Jackie Pinkowitz, Board Chair of CCAL-Advancing Person Centered Living and member of the Body Recall Advisory Council, through an extensive process of cultural change within the organization. “We didn’t just
look at the data that Body Recall had collected to date, rather we conducted an extensive literature review of the best evidence-based practices and guidelines, including those of the American Geriatrics Society. We purposefully adopted and adapted those for Body Recall programs.” In assessing whether an organization meets its evidence-based standards, the Administration on Aging uses qualitative and quantitative data, and formal and informal methods of evaluation to ensure that participants’ personal outcomes and quality of life are being achieved. “With more than three decades of service, hundreds of Body Recall instructors in 32 states, and thousands of individuals who have participated in our programs, there was a wealth of evidence that Body Recall is effective, Rubin says. “Our participants indicate improved health and fitness as a result of Body Recall programs.” Dr. Anne Harrison, Program Director and Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky Division of Physical Therapy agrees. Harrison, whose long-time professional interest has been focused on aging and geriatrics, especially among those with chronic illnesses in rural Kentucky, conducted research on the effects of Body Recall among older adults. “Our research was aimed at measuring the importance of exercise among a cohort of older adults. We targeted outcomes in four key areas: strength, function, balance, and quality of life,” Harrison states. “We measured these areas before and after their participation in Body Recall to see the effects of the program and the changes in the health and fitness of the participants. Even with this preliminary work, we found some compelling evidence [about the
effectiveness of Body Recall].” The Body Recall program reaches those who wouldn’t otherwise participate in physical fitness, such as working out at a gym. By contrast, Body Recall offers opportunities for socialization while gaining physical improvements. Harrison says she and her colleagues conducted a second research project with a larger group of Body Recall participants and found similar results. “Being recognized by the Administration on Aging as a Tier 1 provider underscores the value of our programs for people of all ages, but especially for older adults,” Rubin says, pointing out that older Americans are disproportionately affected by chronic diseases and conditions, such as arthritis, diabetes and heart disease, as well as by disabilities that result from injuries such as falls. Some of the requirements for AoA approval include programs that encourage physical activity with an emphasis on low-impact aerobic activity, minimal strength training and stretching, and fall prevention programs that emphasize strength training and behavioral modification to help prevent falls and the fear of falling. “These are the very kinds of things Body Recall programs have been doing since our founding,” Rubin states. “We have designed our programs to be pain-free, practical, and possible. As a result, participants feel good, have positive outcomes, and stick with the program. That is the best evidence of all.” For more information about Body Recall, its services for health and fitness, and upcoming Certified Instructor Trainings contact Body Recall at 859-986-2181, or e-mail info@bodyrecall.org, or visit: www.bodyrecall.org.
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Volunteer News WHY VOLUNTEER?? Do you volunteer for anything? School, church, community? We all have special place in our hearts for each one of these. Sometimes we are afraid to volunteer because we think that it will take “too much time”. Most organizations will tell you that you set the limits of the time you spend. I was recently given a book about volunteers called “At the Heart”. Interesting strategies and ideals but what still is vital is the sense of community in each organization. The sense of community is expressed in the image of the group banding together for a cause, to take responsibility for our fellow citizens, to carry on a tradition of people helping people, to work in the spirit of cooperation and teamwork, to support the life of the community. (The main thought of this is from the book At the Heart.) We have a special ‘community’ here is Klamath Falls: Klamath Basin Senior Citizens Center. What I’ve seen since I came to volunteer at KBSCC, is many of our seniors have volunteered millions of hours in their lifetimes; but now need the help of the next generation of volunteers (THAT BE US!) I know! You work, have a family, and many other demands on your time. We would like to invite you to come and visit KBSCC, get to know us, and maybe volunteer 1-3 hours a week or month or whatever you can. We have daytime and evening causes that need your support-Please, give it some thought and come meet us and VOLUNTEER!
WARM FUZZIES (volunteer needs): 1. Volunteers needed for Thursday and Saturday evening BINGO sessions. 2. Meals on Wheels Drivers and runners: Our goal is to have a driver for each day on each route so the time commitment is 1 day 3-4 hours per week. 3. Facility Maintenance 4. Office Support 5. Home chore and support workers. Call me! Cheryl Gibbs Volunteer Coordinator Klamath Senior Center 541-883-7171 Ext 128
Now’s the time to compare your current Medicare plan with all your options for 2013. You may find better coverage, higher quality or lower cost. After the health care law, now every plan includes preventative benefits as well as over 50% off brand name prescription drugs if you’re in the donut hole. Get the extra help from certified SHIBA volunteer counselors to review your Medicare plan at no cost. DATE: Weekdays TIME: By Appointment Only LOCATION: Klamath Basin Senior Center 2045 Arthur Street Klamath Falls, OR 97601 Call 541-883-7171, Ext 110, for an appointment.
www.medicare.gov
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Poet ’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.
The Ross Cabin By Gordon Ross, Lake Wanatchee, October, 1995
One day in the summer of 1938, two sisters with young ideas drove their Plymouth into the woods above the lake. The cabin rested there, waiting for them, breathing pale wood smoke into the thin mountain air, smelling of sunbaked cedars and damp, moss-filled earth, full of dreams that they could dream. “Come own me,” it called to them, “for then I will own you and you will share your love for me with those who see and feel what you see and feel here. I will be the ties of this family... the binding of hearts for generations through memories to come. “I will be the base for adventures, from building fires to swimming in freezing water, climbing mountains and catching fish. “I will hold the cries and laughter of children, of new parents and old, and share with you the whisper of the wind, the chatter of squirrels, the skitter of mice and buzz of hummingbird’s wings. “You’ll breathe in the fresh small of rain and feel the hush of snow, and you will be at peace with the quiet movement of the forest and the water. “To wake you, I will send the solitary call of a crow patrolling the lake, and the grunt of a late night bear searching through someone’s careless garbage. “As the sun clears the ridge, you will hear the soft chuff of a fisherman’s outboard in pursuit of a deep water trout, and the boat wake lapping against the shore minutes after the motor’s sound fades. “Your world will begin with the crinkle of newspapers and rattle of pine cones and kindling in the kitchen stove and
Scott Stevens, M.D. Physician/ Surgeon of the Eye
Mark Fay, M.D. Physician/ Surgeon of the Eye
the stone fireplace... the hiss and spit of pitch in morning fires mixing with the smells of bacon and coffee filling the early morning air, The days will pass with talking, singing, reading, lazing by the fire, and the chopping of wood to build it up again. “You will feel the presence of those who once shared these joys with you and even before you, blessing you, as you rest and gather strength to face the other world, your humanity mended with the tie that binds you all together. “Own me” the cabin said, “and I will own your hearts as I set them free for generations to come. Generations of sounds, flavors and feelings passed to the next, then to the next. Different, but always the same, held together by the ties of reunion and remembrance, made from the lake, the forest and this shelter. “Own me, and I will be a part of you as I will be a part of each of your memories... and your soul.”
Jennifer Springstead, O.D. Optometrist
New Patients Welcome
2640 Biehn St. • 541.884.3148 • www.klamatheyecenter.com
Autumn Speaks By Mikal Ann Southby, Volunteer-Craft Shop
Autumn speaks. If you listen, You can hear its voice. As the wind dances Through the leaves Golden and red Falling gracefully To their designated spaces Along the lawn
And ones clinging still To branches thickly laden. Wait patiently for their turn. Each a work of art Waiting to be placed in piles For childrens’ play. Oh harvest the memories Of such a golden day.
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Calendar of Events
Golden Age Club Bingo & Card Playing:
All activities are at the Senior Center, 2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls, unless otherwise stated.
Wills, Power of Attorney, or Medical Directives: Call for Appointments
(541 883-7171). Appointments are not held at the Senior Center.
Body Recall Exercise Classes: Every
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Thursday from 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
KBSCC Board of Directors: Tuesday, December 4th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Every Monday and Thursday afternoon from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
KBSCC Bingo: Every Thursday and Saturday
Movies: Tuesday November 6th & 20th 12:30 p.m.
Tap Dancing: Every Friday
12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (except November 22nd), doors open at 4:30 p.m. Old Time Fiddlers: Tuesday November 13th & Games start at 6:00 p.m. 27th from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Family Bingo: November 11th. Open at 12:00 Open Pool Playing: Monday thru Thursday p.m., call at 1:30 p.m. 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Friday 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Nickel Bingo: Every Saturday from 12:00 p.m. Klamath County Library Services Branch: to 3:30 p.m. Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. SHIBA Medicare Counseling (Senior Health Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Insurance Benefits Assistance Program): By Appointment Only. Call 541-883-7171 to Computers are available for senior use upon request arrange an appointment.
10:15 a.m. to 12 noon of each month.
Vendor Table Offerings: Hot meals are served Monday through Friday at Atrio Health Plans Tuesdays November 13th & the Senior Center (2045 Arthur Street). Serving 27th and Thursday November 8th from 10:00 starts at 11:30 a.m. and is over at 12:30 p.m. a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Transportation: Monday through Friday, Special Events: Flu shots, November 8th Medical appointments have priority. For more information regarding the transportation program from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Senior Center Conference Room call Cindy at 541-850-7315.
Blood Pressure Checks: KBSCC now has
Gift Shop: Inside the lobby of the Senior Center,
KBSCC Members’ Council: Tuesday, November 20th, 10:00 a.m.
AAA Advisory Council: Thursday, November 15th, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Spokes Unlimited.
Hearing Aid Checks: Third Thursday from
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.
2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls. It’s open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
MS Support Group: Thursday November 8th,
Ballroom Dancing: Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (except November 21st)
1:30 p.m. Ladies Aux. Lounge, Pine St.
Craft Group: Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to
Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, November 20th, Pelican Point at 1:30 p.m.
11:00 am
Senior Veterans Social Club: Thursdays,
Legal Aid - call KBSCC for referral:
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
541 883-7171
J. Eric Brunswick, M.D.
Licensed Physician On Duty • On Site X-Ray, Lab, EKG Evaluation • Treatment • Physicals Occupational Health Services • Insurance Billing
Thomas C. Koch, M.D.
Kathy Lynn Jones - Friday November 20th, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Annual Senior Craft Fair - Saturday December 1st, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. TRIPS: Kla-Mo-Ya, Mondays 10:15 a.m. and Sundays 3:00 p.m. The Senior Center will be closed in honor of Veterans Day on November 12th, and for Thanksgiving Thursday & Friday November 22nd & 23rd.
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• Personal Care • Housekeeping • Appointments • Bathing • Companionship • Respite Care • Errands • Memory Care • Cognition
• Groceries • Blood Pressure Checks • Meal Preparation • Laundry • Home Care • Grooming • Medication Assistance • Insurance Billing • Insured, Bonded, Licensed
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Some things we have coming up in November are: Every Monday from 11:00 AM to Noon Blood Pressure checks Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Noon to 1:00 PM Hot Meals at the Senior Center (11 North G Street) Every Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Senior “Game Day” Tuesday, October 9th at 8:00 AM - Klamath Falls trip Wednesday, October 11th at 6:00 PM - D.E.Q. Co‑Generation Public Meeting
• Luxurious East Medford Location
Friday, October 12th - Birthday Lunch
• Spacious Cottages and Apartments
Monday, October 15th 10:00 AM - Board Meeting
• Restaurant-Style and Outdoor Dining
Wednesday, October 17th 9:00 AM to Noon - Hearing Specialist
• Impeccable Service
Tuesday, October 23rd 6:00 PM - A.A.U.W. Candidates Forum
• Pet Friendly Campus
1st & 3rd Wednesday’s 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Duplicate Bridge
• Month-to-Month Rentals No “Buy In” Fees
1st Saturday 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM - Old Time Fiddler’s
• Home Moving and Selling Program
3rd Thursday’s at 7:00 PM - Lake County Horseman’s Association Thrift Shop (behind Senior Center) open Monday through Friday 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
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If you have questions, concerns or want to make a suggestion, please don’t hesitate to call me at 541-947-4966. - Connie Steward, Director
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National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to draw attention and raise awareness of this special kind of care. This year's theme: comfort.love. respect , focuses on making sure people are aware of the important things hospice brings to families.
What is Hospice Care Hospice care provides pain management, symptom control, psychosocial support, and spiritual care to patients and their families when a cure is not possible. It is available to people of all ages with any serious or lifelimiting illness. Hospice care can make a profound difference and help maximize the quality of life for all those they care for. The nation’s hospices serve more than 1.5 million people every year – and their family caregivers, too. Hospice care is fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance plans and HMOs. Many people only consider hospice care in the final days of life but hospice is ideally suited to care for patients and family caregivers for the final months of life. (Article submitted by Klamath Hospice)
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Bulletin Spokes Unlimited October Schedule SPOKES Unlimited 1006 Main Street Klamath Falls, OR 97601• 541-883-7547 v/tty 7th OCB Vision Class 1:00 – 3:00 pm • SPOKES office 8th M S Support Group 1:30 – 3:00 pm • Community Lounge, 200 N 7th St. 13th TBI/I Support Group 1:00 – 2:00 pm • SPOKES office
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14th Low Vision Fair 11 am – 3 pm
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25th SPOKES Board of Directors Meeting 4:00-6:00 pm • SPOKES office 22-23rd SPOKES office closed -Thanksgiving 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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CRAFTY NEWS from CRAFTY LaDEES
KBSCC Annual Craft Fair
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE SATURDAY – DECEMBER 1, 2012 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM AT THE SENIOR CENTER
2045 ARTHUR STREET – KLAMATH FALLS
Crafters and Bakers Get ready! Get set! Get your crafty items finished and ready to go!. Table reservations have been coming in with 26 tables reserved as of this date. More tables are available at $15.00 per table with a deadline for table reservations set for November 15th. Applications are available at the Senior Center Gift Shop.
The gift shop is in need of yarn donations. Shirley Chapman now has some Indian statues in the shop and has also put in some bisque items to be painted. These are available to anyone and especially to those attending her class. Prices are very reasonable. We may be called the Crafty LaDees but we see both men and women seeking gift and supplies from us. Come see us! See you at the Bazaar and Bake Sale, Wava Weiskopf, Manager Crafty LaDEES
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Donor List September Donations of $2025 were received from the following individuals: Ernie Palmer Jahala Shaffer Vital Life Ruth Poole Joyce Moore Samuel Hawley Sarah Campbell Patricia Henderson Helen Morehouse Janet Ambers E & S Middleton Maurice Keep Sonja Drake
Opal Baert Hollis & Lois Kiger Donna Maloney Marianne Ray Elizabeth Western Dorothy Rowland Bill & Genevieve Alexander Louise Williams Mary Clark Merle & Lynette Harvey Rachel & Marlin Rasdal Robert & Gloria Stimson Joan Thompson Constance Schuetze Sue Chenault Janet & Don Ambers Myra Isakson Phillip Ward Esther Ramirez Eva Ross La Vera Petersteiner Fermin & Susan Melgares Grace Turnage Dorothy Winters Clelia Johnston
Unidentified contributions in September for Congregate Meals and Transportation Services amounted to $10,484. The Center, its patrons and staff all thank our contributors for their support. Without contributions the Center would be unable to operate. Contributions and the services of volunteers make the Center what it is – a community collaboration in strong support of a worthy community program. We thank the individuals named above for their assistance and hope that more of our readers will recognize the value of our services with a contribution. Please note the contributions coupon on page 3. We have many uses for donations and look forward to your support.
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Why you should shop a thrift store...
It’s cheap and fun. Thrift stores are inexpensive and prices are usually only a fraction of the cost you would pay for the same item new at a retail store. You may pay $4 for a barely used coffee maker or $20 for a brand new leather jacket. There is typically a huge variety of merchandise, some of which is unique and interesting. Don’t be shy about digging if you really want to find a great bargain or collectible.
Many items are often new or in good condition. You can often find items with the price tags still on them or only worn once. You would be surprised by the amount of barely used brandname clothing, expensive collectibles, and items that have never been used, hiding in thrift stores.
It’s environmentally friendly and usually supports a good cause. You can save something, like an awesome jacket, from being thrown away. If people did not have thrift stores to donate their unwanted stuff to, most of it would likely end up in a landfill. Thrift stores are often non-profit organizations that support very worthy causes; for example, Klamath Hospice's thrift store Treasures and Goodwill. By purchasing something at these types of thrift stores, you are helping the environment and others in your community at the same time! If you really feel compelled by the cause, ask if they need volunteers. By being a volunteer, you get to see all the best bargains first.
You’ll find things there you can’t find anywhere else. From vintage jewelry to designer name brand clothing, books, fun trinkets and unusual decorations, it’s all in one place. Wedding
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Stretch you dollar and find some amazing things! Everything from clothes, shoes, kitchen accessories, books and puzzles, to yarn, gardening supplies, seasonal decorations, and greeting cards- these are just a few things you can save money on when shopping at a thrift store!
dresses, collectible dolls, Cabela’s boots, Harley Davidson accessories, DVDs and CDs– these are just some examples of the items you may find at a thrift store.
If the thrift store is a non-profit, donations are tax deductible. Items donated are tax deductible for those who drop them off at a non-profit thrift store and obtain a receipt.
You can take advantage of sales and clearance. At thrift stores, sales and clearance items make things even less expensive. Often you can find 50% to 75% off sales and even bag sales where everything you can fit into your bag is one low price- usually just a few dollars.
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Entertainment BINGO, BINGO FAMILY DAY!BINGO, This Sunday
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Thursdays & Saturdays! OPEN at 4:30pm CALL at 6:00pm GUARANTEED BLACKOUT Thursday ~ $700.00 Saturday ~ $1000.00 Want to be part of Bingo? We need Volunteer Callers & Floor Help.
Klamath Basin Senior Center
2045 Arthur Street
541-883-7171
BINGO! Every Thursday & Saturday OPEN at 4:30pm & CALLING at 6pm Casual meals & snacks available! Thursday blackout pays $700! Saturday blackout pays $1,000!
1ST TIME PLAYERS Bring This Ad in for a FREE Odd or Even Blackout This fund-raising event depends on volunteers. We need callers and floor help! Call us!
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2045 Arthur Street 541-883-7171
Party With Us New Year’s Eve BINGO At the Senior Center This is our biggest BINGO Event of the Year! Enhanced payouts and prizes! Advance purchases available beginning Monday, December 4th. Only 300 entries will be available.
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Board News Bob Pickel Elected to KBSCC Board
The KBSCC Board of Directors filled a vacant board position at its regular meeting on Tuesday, October 23rd. Elected to the vacant position is Bob Pickel. Bob is currently the Director of the Klamath Basin Office of Lutheran Community Services Northwest and holds a Masters degree in Rehabilitation Administration from the University of San Francisco. Bob has authored a number of publications on community leadership and collaboration, and facilitated local groups in strategic problem solving. Among other interests he is also known as a local musician leading a performing group known as PickledBeats. The board also accepted the resignation of Charlene Poff as board president and then elected Charlene as the board vice-president. Colette Fleck was elected to replace Charlene as the Board President . A complete list of board members is as follows: Colette Fleck, President Charlene Poff, Vice President Renee Hernandez, Secretary Dar Watson, Treasurer Fern Robinson Ernie Palmer Paul Stuart Zelda Langdale Bob Pickel
Next Board Meeting is Tuesday, December 4th Due to conflicts with scheduled holidays in November and December the KBSCC Board has set its next regular meeting for Tuesday, December 4, 2012. Regular meetings formerly scheduled on November 27th and December 25th have been cancelled.
Board Considers Members’ Council Resolution.
At the October 23rd meeting of the KBSCC Board of Directors the Board considered the following resolution for the purpose of reaffirming the intent of the board to continue its practice of receiving advisory recommendations from patrons of the Center. Member’s of the existing Members Council requested additional time to consider the resolution before offering recommendations. It will be considered again at the next meeting on December 4th.
DRAFT Resolution 4 (10/23/2012) Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, Inc. Member’s Council Members of the Center have, under the predecessor organization, Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Council, Inc. been represented by a council of 12 to 18 members elected by the membership. The Members’ Council advises the Board of Directors through two of its members designated by the Council to attend meetings of the board of directors. Be it resolved that Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, Inc. shall continue the practice of receiving advice through representatives of a Member’s Council. The Members’ Council shall govern its own affairs with the exception that eligibility for membership and the maintenance of membership records will be the responsibility of the Center and its governing body, the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center, Inc. The Members’ Council will be encouraged to gather information regarding the needs of seniors and advise the Center’s Board how the Center might best meet those needs through its programs. It will also serve to advise the board of their evaluation of these programs. The Member’s Council will be encouraged to support the Center through fund raising activities and the recruitment of volunteers, including the recruitment of nominees for election to the board of directors. The Members’ Council will be requested to encourage participation in Center activities by other community residents that may benefit from Center services and to provide a welcoming environment for the participation of others. The Members’ Council will advise the Board in respect to dues for membership and make recommendations on the use of member dues. Member dues will first be used to provide the Center with a means to maintain membership records and provide notification to members of events and activities of interest. The Center will assist the Council in developing campaigns for membership as requested and will assist in developing benefits for membership that will contribute to its value.
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Menu November 7, Wednesday:
November 21, Wednesday:
Shepherds Pie,Vegetables,Salad Bar, Dessert
BBQ Pork, Sandwiches, Jo-Joes, Vegetables, Salad Bar
November 8, Thursday: Polish Sausage, Sauerkraut, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert from Eldorado Heights
November 9, Friday: Pinto Beans with Diced Ham, Vegetables, Salad Bar
November 12, Monday: CLOSED VETERAN’S DAY
November 13, Tuesday: HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Meatballs over Noodles, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert
All Days, All Ways, we are here for you
THE CENTER WILL BE CLOSED HAPPY THANKSGIVINGS
November 26, Monday: Chili Dogs, Tater Tots, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert November 27, Tuesday: Hot Turkey Sandwiches with Whipped Potatoes, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert
November 28, Wednesday:
Hot Dog, Tater Tots, Vegetables,
November 29, Thursday:
Salad Bar, Dessert from Pelican
Lasagna, Green Beans, GARLIC Bread, Salad Bar
Macaroni & Cheese with Ham, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert from Crystal Terrace & Atrio
November 30, Friday: Hamburger Gravy over Biscuits, Vegetables, Salad Bar
December 3, Monday:
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Hamburger Bar, Vegetables, Chips, Salad Bar, Dessert
November 16, Friday:
December 4, Tuesday: Beef Stew
TRADITIONAL THANKSGIVING DINNER
with Cornbread, Vegetables, Dessert from Shasta View Retirement
November 19, Monday: Ground Beef Patties, Bake Beans, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert
November 20, Tuesday: Au
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November 23, Friday: SORRY
November 14, Wednesday:
November 15, Thursday:
541-883-3458
THANKSGIVING SORRY The Center will be CLOSED
Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert from Pelican Pointe
Pointe
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November 22, Thursday: HAPPY
Gratin Potatoes with Diced Ham, Vegetables, Salad Bar, Dessert from Shasta View Retirement
December 5, Wednesday: Chicken Enchilada Casserole, Refried Beans, Salad Bar, 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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