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Active Seniors
The Official monthly publication of the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center
OCTOBER • 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Contact Information General Information Judy Crist: 541.883.7171 Donations - Shawn McGahan: 541.883.7171 ext. 136
Meals On Wheels Assistance Contact Klamath Lake Counties Council On Aging at 541.205.5400
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ll content for this publication has been provided by the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center. For questions, suggestions and general information regarding this publication, please contact the Klamath Basin Senior Center at 541.883.7171. Thank you.
Bingo Information Linda Breeden:
541.883.7171 ext. 115
Medicare Counseling 541.883.7171
Volunteer Opportunities Pat Harris: 541.883.7171 ext 113 Executive Director Marc Kane: 541.883.7171 ext. 117
Where are we located?
The Klamath Senior Center is located at 2045 Arthur street
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Welcome:
Letter from Marc Kane, Executive Director
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Feature:
SHIP TALK (Senior Health Insurance Program) Bulletin: Independence. Dignity. Choice.
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Bulletins: Walk With Ease Feature: The B Vitamin Complex Comic Corner: The Fillers Writer’s Corner
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Bulletins:
Fred Meyer Rewards Program Seven Feathers Bus Trip
Bulletin: The Lake County Senior Center Schedule
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Bulletin: SCAM ALERT Feature: Be Your Own Advocate Calendar of Events Bulletins:
News from the Crafty LaDees Gift Shop Spokes Unlimited Schedule
Menu Feature:
Clean Energy Works of Oregon Meeting
Bulletins:
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Board of Directors News School Superintendent to Address Seniors
Donor List Bulletin:
AARP Safe Driving Course
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Produced in conjunction with the Herald and News
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Welcome Last month I read with great interest an article in the Herald and News titled “Ex-U.S. Surgeon General Exercises Brain to Combat Aging”. The Surgeon General featured is Richard Carmona who lead off with a statement, “Every day is the same! I’m fighting aging and gravity.” That caught my attention. As a senior center director I am constantly Marc Kane, Center Director working with people to implement programs that promote graceful aging, better health, active lifestyles and longevity. The article also referred to Carmona’s new book, “Canyon Ranch 30 Days to a Better Brain”. Well I figured I could use advice there too. I wasn’t surprised when the SG described his strategy to combat the decline that occurs with aging as based in exercise, nutrition, sleep and mindfulness. The first two are a focus of Senior Center programs which we believe, when practiced, produce better sleep patterns not to mention generally improved health. The mindfulness we can only encourage. The SG stressed the importance of engagement in new and varied activities, not only for better physical fitness, but to also establish healthier cognitive abilities by establishing new patterns in the brain. Seeking new activities and challenges is right on track with our efforts here at the Senior Center.
In other developments here at the Senior Center a great group of new volunteers has been assembled to staff the Community Lounge downtown at Seventh and Pine Streets. Their services will earn the Senior Center the use of the site for classes and other activities, and gives the Senior Center a presence in the downtown community. Thanks to all the new volunteers that have made a commitment to our services at the Community Lounge, and which will enable the Lounge to continue its long standing tradition of service to people visiting the downtown area. Thinking of making a contribution to community? Yes, you can! Volunteer at the Senior Center. 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 : 2045 Arthur Street, P.O. Box JE, Klamath Falls, OR 97602 Name: Email: Street Address: City: State: Zip:
We have really expanded the offerings at the Senior Center to engage our patrons in exercise. And I am especially eager now to embrace a new initiative with the offering of a health assessment and counseling program. We will focus on encouraging our seniors to embrace and maintain new activities contributing to better health. We now offer sixteen group activities each week.
Amount of Contribution:
Two schools, the Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing at OIT and Linnfield College will be contributing to this new health initiative at the Senior Center. Linnfield will be placing a graduate student to complete the development of such a program as her senior project, while the OHSU students will assist us with assessments and counseling. The appointment this last month of Dr. James Calvert to our Board of Directors will contribute to governing oversight that will assure a high level of excellence in the program’s development. Thank you to Dr. Calvert for stepping up to join our board and organization. Dr. Calvert brings years of experience and excellence and a special interest in gerontology.
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Feature
SHIP TALK
(Senior Health Insurance Program)
Bulletin Independence. Dignity. Choice.
Open Enrollment (October 15 – December 7) is almost upon us. So in our third installment of this monthly column, it’s time to talk about another option available with Medicare. As previously noted, Medicare has four Parts - Part A is hospital insurance and is free to anyone who qualifies for Medicare. Part B is medical insurance and there is a premium of approximately $105/month. If you are on Social Security, this will be withdrawn automatically from your Social Security check. Part D is the drug insurance plan and is available to anyone who has Part A, or both Part A and B. These plans are provided by private insurance companies and must be purchased by individuals. Part D was covered in last month’s column in more detail. However, what is often missed in a comprehensive Medicare discussion is Part C – more commonly known as the Advantage plan. With this option private insurance companies contract with Medicare to provide all your Medicare approved services. You’ll still pay your part B premium plus a premium for the Advantage plan and co-payments. You might be wondering how this could be advantageous if you have to pay an additional premium as well as co-pays. Remember: If you choose to stick with Original Medicare, it pays only 80% of the cost of services. To get full coverage you’ll need to purchase a Medicare supplemental plan plus a prescription drug plan. The Advantage plans bundle it up into one package. There are three Advantage plans licensed to provide service here in Klamath County. Each of them have several plans available. Speaking very generally, if you seldom use medical care, the smaller amount paid in premiums for the Advantage plans may more than make up for your copayments when you do seek medical care. It’s worth taking a look and seeing how they work and what you think would work best for you. When can you join, leave or switch Medicare Advantage plans? 1. When you are new to Medicare, i.e., your Initial enrollment period. 2. During the Open Enrollment period (October 15 to December 7) 3. During a “Special Enrollment period” which occurs if you’ve moved out a plan’s service area and your plan is cancelled. Generally you have 60 days after the termination of a plan to make the change. Otherwise you wait until the next Open Enrollment period. 4. If you want to drop your Advantage plan and switch to regular Medicare, you can do so not only during Open Enrollment period (October 15 to December 7) but also during January 1 through February 14. 5. Finally, if you are on a low income assistance program, you can elect to switch at any time during the year. Confused? ----- Understandable! But if you’re interested in learning more and thoroughly checking out your best options, be sure and call the Senior Center to make an appointment to meet with a trained, certified SHIBA volunteer. This can help you understand plan options and rules. That’s 541-883-7171. Anne Hartnett, SHIBA Coordinator, Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center
There’s No Place Like Home... Enjoy refreshments and share ideas about the future of Oregon’s services for older people and people with disabilities. Let us know what home and community mean to you… now and as you age.
Everyone is welcome. We want to hear from YOU!
Two Dates to Choose From: Session 1
Session 2
Downtown/Main Branch 126 S. 3rd Street
Thurs. October 9, 2014 11:45am - 12:45pm Klamath Senior Center 2045 Arthur Street (join us for lunch at 11:00am!)
Date: Wed. October 8, 2014 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Place: Klamath County Library,
The meeting location is accessible to persons with disabilities. A request for an interpreter for people who are nonEnglish speakers, who are deaf or hard of hearing or other accommodations for persons with disabilities should be made at least 48 hours before the meeting to Rebecca Arcé rebecca.e.arce@state.or.us 503-947-5019.
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WALK WITH EASE a program for better living
Experience the Walk With Ease Program.
Arthritis Foundation Certified. Doctor Recommended. The Arthritis Foundation Walk With Ease Program is an exercise program that can reduce pain and improve overall health. If you can be on your feet for 10 minutes without increased pain, you can have success with Walk With Ease.
“When I started the program, I was afraid to walk very far because of my knee pain. But Walk With Ease helped me start slow and build up gradually. Now I am confident in my ability to walk easily without making my arthritis worse.” — Walk With Ease participant
Benefits to You. Walk with Ease will help you:
• Motivate yourself to get in great shape • Walk safely and comfortably • Improve your flexibility, strength and stamina • Reduce pain and feel great
Starts: October 6, 2014
Will meet Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:30 - 11:30 am • Oct. 6th - Nov 10th Classes are one-hour each and meet three times a week for six weeks Location: Klamath Senior Center 2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls For more information and/or to register contact: The Klamath Senior Center at 541-883-7171 or contact Patty Case at Klamath Basin Research & Extension Center, 541-883-7131, patty.case@oregonstate.edu
Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center
Feature
The B Vitamin Complex by Robert G. Black
When nutritional researchers began discovering the substances that we call vitamins, they named them for the letters of our alphabet. Vitamin A was the first vitamin discovered, and when they discovered a second vitamin, they named it vitamin B. The next discovery was named vitamin C. Further research through the following years proved that vitamin B was not just one vitamin, but a group of vitamins. Since the name ‘vitamin C’ was already assigned, they decided to use a subscript number to designate the new discoveries in the B-complex. Thiamin was named vitamin B1, riboflavin was named B2, niacin became B3, and so on. This naming system became so unwieldy, that nowadays most people use the name of the vitamin compound rather than the B designations. Other B vitamins are folic acid or folacin, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, choline, inositol, lipoic acid or thioctic acid, cobalamin, and GTF, the Glucose Tolerance Factor. All of these substances are catalysts in your body’s metabolism. This means that they must be present for a chemical reaction to occur. If they are missing, that chemical reaction does not happen, and your physical body begins to deteriorate. Vitamins are essential for life. The vitamins in the B-complex are completely different in their make-up and their functions within your physical body. The only characteristic that they share is that all of these compounds are water soluble. This means that your body cannot store these vitamins in any quantity, and you must replace them daily in the foods that you eat. The only exception to this rule is for vitamin B12, cobalamin. Your liver stores this vitamin in quantity, and most people have a seven-year supply of this vitamin stored in their livers. Food processing destroys much of the B-vitamin supply in such foods as rice, wheat, corn, and sugar. The whole grains are good sources of these vitamins, but polishing rice, grinding wheat into white flour, grinding corn into corn meal, and making white sugar from raw cane sugar leave the resulting food products very low in their content of the B vitamins. Enriching foods replaces a few of these vitamins, but not all of them. There are no substitutes for the B vitamins. If they are not present in the foods that you eat, some vital process in your body fails to occur, and some of the cells of your body die as a result. When this happens daily and continually, the health of your physical body begins to deteriorate, and your physical life is shortened. You, the eternal spirit you, is responsible for the care and maintenance of this physical body you have been given for this journey through the lessons and trials of physical life. Care for your body well and carefully, and your life will be long, healthy, and filled with learning and accomplishment. As I’ve said before, you need to take special care of this physical body, since it is the only one you have.
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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Comic Corner
Mumkins Recipes For Life...
Writer’s Corner Little Birds By Betty VanRansler I often wonder ‘bout this man who was kin to me. Who with quill held in his hand, drew birds so beautifully. Did he have feeling deep inside, things he couldn’t put into words, this man so many year ago when he drew these little birds. Was he gazing at the sky? Did he see them in the trees, did he long so be like them, flying high and fancy free. Did he have a tender heart this someone I never knew. Little birds, oh little birds What was he thinking when he drew you?
Expressions of Heart and Mind
Changes of Fall By Sharon (Johnston) Pappas © Colors are changing, the earth slowing down Leaves on the trees gently float to the ground The sun casts shadows in the middle of the day While geese flying south stop and rest along their way
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...
I sense a change in myself too A feeling of loss and sadness coming through A desire to hold close never letting go Memories of loved ones and the stories we’ve told With God’s design comes rebirth in the spring A renewed energy, it will bring So embrace the beauty and slowing of fall Look within for the peace, given to us all.
Trust and forgive one another each day what you can -then move on lights Prayer Change brings understanding and If you waste time worrying the way. life is soon gone. Sharon (Johnston) Pappas ©
www.mumkinsrecipesforlife.com Sharon (Johnston) Pappas © www.mumkinsrecipesforlife.com
Writer’s Corner Cont. Unnoticeable Judgment by Victoria C. G. Burciajo Some people say they do not judge, Yet other people judge you just because. I think that a judgment is not necessarily bad; You have to remember what makes you glad. Judgment happens every time you are seen or you see; Because everyone has thoughts of how others choose to be. Also it is as common as having visions in your mind; Depending on you if you decide to be nasty or kind. So no one on this earth can not say they do not judge; There is no reason for it to happen it is just because. I'm not saying you are an evil person because of this; Because it is really up to you whom you decide to kiss. October 16, 1995 I LOVE THOSE OLD CARS By Sharon Hudson I love those old cars. I grew up with them around They were heavy and strong And held well to the ground
I never had a Model T Or a Model A But I had a Buick And I just want to say
Some old cars are rare And some are delightfully great Like my old Chevy It was made way back in 1958
I love those old cars They had lots of class They hummed along When you stepped on the gas
They took to the turns And seemed to glide Around the corner Wow, What a ride!
I had a 49 Mercury That was a Woody for sure Had a 59 that was fast And would purr
I had a Chevy and I had a Ford I had a Plymouth But I never had a Cord
I raced it with a friend And shut him down By the end of the race He was wearing a frown
I love those old cars They were made so well If they could talk, I’ll bet They would have stories to tell
My 62 T Bird was a Pleasure to drive I always felt like I was truly alive
Some people worked hard To make the old ones look new I’ll bet in its day The car really flew
Today I have a Ten year old ford It’s a nice little car And it’s like a reward
They were built solid And made to last many years They sounded awfully good When they went through the gears
But give me an old one And I’ll have fun with it I’ll take it to the cruise And show it off a bit
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Bulletin You can help The Klamath Senior Center earn donations just by shopping with your Fred Meyer Rewards Card! 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 (non-profit) 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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Seven Feathers Bus Trip October 21 & 22, 2014
Double Occupancy - $75 each • Single Occupancy - $90 Price includes round-trip bus fare and one night lodging at Seven Feathers — Also — $7 in food coupons & Gambling coupons For reservations Contact Barb Walker Phone 541-883-1431 We will leave from the Senior Center at 8 AM on Tuesday, October 21st We will depart from Seven Feathers on Wednesday, October 22nd at 3 PM and expect to arrive back at the Senior Center around 6 PM If you have coupons for a free or reduced rate on a room at Seven Feathers and you wish to use them – you will be responsible for making your own room reservation. If you should elect to use your own hotel coupons – your cost for the bus will be $40 per person. Everyone will receive food coupons and some game money from Seven Feathers upon arrival of the bus.
Questions or concerns contact Barb Walker at 541-883-1431
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Bulletin The Lake County Senior Center
At Ultimate Mattress, We Sell Beds for Less!
11 North G Street – Lakeview, OR 97630
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LOCAL DELIVERY
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to our Senior Customers!
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Some things we have coming up in September are: Every Monday from 11:00 AM to Noon - Blood Pressure checks Monday, Wednesday and Friday from Noon to 1:00 PM Hot Meals at the Senior Center (11 North G Street) AND Home-Delivered-Meals Every Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Senior “Game Day” Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM - Strong People Program (12 week Program, Tuesday October 21st through Thursday, March 12th) Wednesday, October 8th 11:30 AM to Noon – Presentation by Bernie Burkholder on “Talking Book Program” Friday, October 10th - Birthday Lunch Monday, October 13th COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY – CENTER CLOSED Tuesday, October 14th from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM - Klamath Falls Trip Monday, October 20th from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM - Board Meeting Thursday, October 23rd 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM - Trip to Alturas Wednesday, October 15th, 11:00 AM - “Better Breathers” Meeting Wednesday, October 15th 9:00 AM to Noon - Hearing Specialist 1st & 3rd Wednesday’s 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM - Duplicate Bridge 1st Saturday 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM - Old Time Fiddler’s Every Wednesday 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM - Lions Lunch Meeting Thrift Shop (behind Senior Center) open Monday through Friday 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM If you have questions, concerns or want to make a suggestion, please don’t hesitate to call me at 541-947-4966. - Connie Steward, Director
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SCAM ALERT
Important message from the Oregon Public Utility Commission The Oregon Public Utility Commission has issued an urgent SCAM alert cautioning consumers about online postings offering to help them to get a free cellphone. Assurance Wireless (Virgin Mobile) and SafeLink Wireless (TracFone) are authorized to provide free cell phone service (Lifeline) in Oregon to eligible consumers. The scammers claim to be representatives for either Safelink Wireless or Assurance Wireless. However, neither company is currently using representatives in Oregon to sign up customers. How the scam works: Scammers advertise the free cell phones and free monthly wireless minutes on websites like Craigslist. After the consumer responds to the online solicitation, scammers ask for copies of personal identifying information, such as their driver’s license or identification card, and proof of participation in a public assistance program. These scammers claim they will complete and submit an application on your behalf for the free cell phone to be delivered to your home. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF: • Don't believe what you read. Be wary of individuals who request your personal information. They may not be affiliated with the company in Oregon they claim to represent and may not be authorized to collect your personal information. • Contact the company. When in doubt, contact the company directly to apply or to verify the legitimacy of these online solicitations: - Assurance Wireless at 1-877-378-4004 or online at www.assurancewireless.com - SafeLink Wireless at 1-800-723-3546 or online at www.safelinkwireless.com • Contact the Commission. Call or e-mail the Oregon Public Utility Commission if: • You see an online solicitation for free cell phones with free monthly wireless minutes • You have provided your personal information to a potential scammer in response to an online solicitation • You have been contacted by anyone claiming to represent a “free cell phone” company. Contact the Oregon Public Utility Commission 1-800-848-4442 (Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.); e-mail puc.rspf@state.or.us or visit www.rspf.org Lifeline is a government benefit program that provides discounts on monthly telephone service (wireline or wireless) for eligible consumers. To receive Lifeline benefits, consumers must either have an income that is at or below 135% of the federal Poverty Guidelines or participate in specific public assistance programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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Be Your Own Advocate Article respectfully submitted by Klamath Hospice, Inc.
Talking with your healthcare provider about end-of-life planning can be intimidating, but it is an important aspect of discussing your wishes before a crisis occurs. Often times, they are waiting for you to start the conversation. When starting the conversation: • Get information on types of life-sustaining treatments that are available. • Decide what treatments you wish or do not wish to have if you are diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. • Share your values with family and/or friends. • Complete your advance directive which will communicate your wishes if you are unable to speak for yourself. • Inform your physician that you are completing your advance directive and give them a copy. • Ask your physician to explain treatments and/or procedures that are confusing before completing your directives. • Talk about pain management options and goals. • Make sure to appoint a healthcare agent that knows your wishes and is willing to execute them if you are not able to communicate your wishes yourself; make sure your physician knows that this is in place. If you are unsure of where to begin, consider attending community workshops that discuss these matters, for example Klamath Hospice’s Community Conversation Series www.klamathhospice.org/newsevents or call Jennifer 541-882-2902 for more information.
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Community Conversation Series: Part 1 November 4
since 1982
JOIN
US
11:30 a.m.
Senior Center
2045 Arthur Street
Join Klamath Hospice staff in an open forum discussion of advanced care planning and what hospice services do for our community.
4745 S 6th Street - 541-882-2902 - www.klamathhospice.org
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Calendar of Events All activities are at the Senior Center, 2045 Arthur Street, Klamath Falls, unless otherwise stated.
Body Recall/ SAIL 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.
KBSCC Board of Directors: Wednesday, October 29th, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
KBSCC Council Meeting: October 16th, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center.
Nickel Bingo: Every Saturday from 12:00 p.m.
Book Club: Monday October 13th at 12:00 p.m.
to 3:30 p.m.
NEW! Walk With Ease: Monday, Wednesday
Sunday Family Bingo is back November 16th SHIBA Medicare Counseling (Prescription
Drug Eligibility Assistance): By Appointment Only. Call 541-883-7171 to arrange an appointment.
Creative Writing Club: Thursday October
Hot meals are served Monday through Friday
a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
at the Senior Center (2045 Arthur Street). Serving starts at 11:30 a.m. and is over at 12:30 p.m.
Transportation: Monday through Friday,
from 10:15 a.m. to 12 noon.
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.
Blood Pressure Checks: KBSCC now has
Gift Shop: Inside the lobby of the Senior Center,
Hearing Aid Checks: Thursday, October 16th
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. Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
MS Support Group: Thursday, October 16th,
Senior Dance Day: In the Ballroom,
Parkinson’s Support Group: Tuesday, October 20th, Elmer’s Restaurant at 1:00 p.m.
Gentle Yoga Class - Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m. Community Lounge, Pine St.
and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Starts October 6th and continues through November 10th. 23rd from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Body Recall (Exercise): Thursday from 10:15 Movies: 12:30 p.m. Monday Oct. 13th - Flyboys. 12:30 p.m. Monday Oct. 27th - Promised Land.
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. Klamath County Library Services Branch:
Mondays and Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursdays 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Computers are available for senior use upon request Coming in November: One-on-one Computer training appointments
SPECIAL EVENTS: Craft Group: Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. WAGS - The Impressionist Man: October Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
8th from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Center.
Senior Veterans Social Club: Thursdays,
to 11:30 a.m. in the Community Lounge.
10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Tai Chi Class:
The sweet sound of singer Kathy Lynn Jones: returns October 29th from 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m.
Golden Age Club Bingo & Pinochle: Every
Tuesdays beginner class 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Continuing Tai Chi from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
October 4th, Registration Now Open.
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.
Paper only Bingo Night: Thursday, October 9th
Balance and Stability Class: Wednesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Fridays from 11:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m. in the Community Lounge at the Senior Center.
AARP Safe Driving Course Coming:
Volunteers WANTED: Call Pat Harris @ 883-7171 Ext. 113 for more information. TRIPS: Kla-Mo-Ya: Mondays 10:15 a.m. and Sundays 2:15 p.m.
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News from the Crafty LaDees Gift Shop
The Crafters Bazaar will be held on December 6th this year. Applications will be available as of October 1st, in the Gift Shop and at the front desk. If you have any questions please see Wava in the Gift Shop. We look forward to see you again and hope to have a good turnout. On October 1st we will still be selling Raffle tickets for the Afghan at 1 ticket for a dollar or 6 tickets for five dollars. This will go on until December 15th and drawing will be on December 18th. We have many new items in the Gift Shop and a lot of yarn and fabric. Come on by and check them out. We also will be asking for donations for the Bake Sale. There will be lots of Cookies, sugar free cookies and cakes. Cash donations will also be accepted.
Please bring home made items to the Gift Shop by December 4th and 5th. Thanks in advance for your help. We appreciate you, for supporting the Senior Center. Wave Weiskopf, Manager
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Spokes Unlimited Schedule
SPOKES Unlimited • 1006 Main Street, Klamath Falls, OR 97601• 541-883-7547 v/tty
All support groups follow confidentially guidelines.
October 9th Multiple Sclerosis Support Group 1:30-3:00 p.m. Community Lounge, 200 N 7th Street 10th Traumatic Brain Injury/Illness Support Group 1:00-2:00 p.m. • SPOKES office Topic: Step 10 of the 12 Step Sessions of Cognitive Skills Training 27th SPOKES Board of Directors Meeting 4:00p.m. • SPOKES Office 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.
Did you know, you can recover from surgery at Modoc Medical Center? Sometimes specific treatments such as physical therapy or wound care may be needed after your procedure. Our Swing Bed Program makes it possible for you to get these support services until you are able to return safely home. Our Board Certified MD’s have a combined 70 years’ experience and are ready to care for you or your loved ones. Our main purpose at Modoc Medical Center is to provide you the necessary care through a collaborative team approach facilitating therapy and skilled nursing to obtain the optimal outcome possible, and you get peace of mind by being close to loved ones in our friendly, community oriented atmosphere.
To learn more about this topic contact Alicia Doss at 530-233-5131 | www.modocmedicalcenter.org
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October 1, Wednesday: Chef
October 20, Monday: Cheeseburgers, Fries, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert from Quail Park
Salad, Veggie, Salad Bar
October 21, Tuesday: Swedish
October 2, Thursday: Sloppy
Meatballs over noodles, Veggie, Salad Bar
Joe, Onion Rings, Veggie, Salad Bar
October 3, Friday: Chicken Wrap, Onion rings, Veggie, Salad Bar Cornbread, Veggie, Salad Bar, Dessert from Quail Park
October 7, Tuesday: HAPPY
October 24, Friday: Hot Dog w/
BIRTHDAY. Tuna Salad Sandwich, Soup, Veggies, Salad Bar, BIRTHDAY CAKE & ICE CREAM
October 8, Wednesday: Baked Ham, Sweet Potatoes, Veggie, Salad Bar , Dessert from Pelican Pointe. Entertainment with WAGS - The Impressionist Man.
October 9, Thursday: Chicken
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October 29, Wednesday: Italian Sausage in a cream sauce over noodles, Veggie, Salad Bar. Kathy Lynn Jones is back with live entertainment!
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Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie, Salad Bar. DHS presentation. See details page 4. October 30, Thursday: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Salad Bar October 10, Friday: Taco Salad, Veggie, Salad Bar October 31, Friday: Fish Tacos, Refried Beans, Veggie, Salad Bar October 13, Monday: Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Veggie, Salad Bar November 3, Monday: Fish Basket, Fries, Veggies, Salad Bar October 14, Tuesday: Grilled Ham & Cheese Sandwich, Chic & November 4, Tuesday: Hot Turkey Dumpling Soup, Salad Bar Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Veggies, Salad Bar October 15, Wednesday: BarB-Que Pork Sandwich, Sweet November 5, Wednesday: Ground potato fries, Veggies, Salad Bar Beef Pattie, Baked Beans, Veggies, Salad Bar October 16, Thursday: Bacon Cheeseburger with fries, Veggie, NOTE: The menu is subject to change, depending upon availability of supplies. Tea, Salad Bar, Dessert
October 17, Friday: Deli Sandwich with Fruit, Salad Bar
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October 22, Wednesday: Chicken Gravy over Mashed Potatoes, Veggies, Salad Bar, Dessert from Pelican Point October 23, Thursday: Fish Basket, Tater Tots, Veggie, Salad Bar
October 6, Monday: Beef Stew,
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Clean Energy Works of Oregon
Meeting at the Senior Center on October 6, 2014
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Clean Energy Works is the largest home performance provider in Oregon. We started as a small pilot program with a big idea to transform homes through energy upgrades. In less than five years, we’ve upgraded more than 3,700 homes and created more than 400 jobs throughout the State. The success of the program is due in large part to the public/ private partnerships we’ve formed with local contractors, lenders, governments, and utilities, all committed to making it easy and affordable for homeowners to transform their homes. In the beginning it was all about energy efficiency in the home but as we’ve re-evaluated, it is also about making healthier safer homes. This is includes checking for moisture mold around windows, and looking at all the major components and structural features to make your home healthier, safer, and more efficient. Since launching the program in Klamath, Clean Energy Works has facilitate the transformation of nearly 50 homes. That translates into dozens of local, family supporting jobs and more than $500,000 spent on EW projects – money that stays locally. Clean Energy Works supports the work of local community partners such as, South Central Oregon Economic Development District (SCOEDD), currently involved in the new effort geared toward helping homeowners to replace uncertified woodstoves with high-efficient heating systems. For years we’ve struggled with air quality issues here in Klamath Falls. While we can’t always control the air quality outside our homes, there is one thing that homeowners can manage, and that’s the air quality inside our homes. Improving indoor air quality is one of the many benefits delivered by home performance. Proper ventilation, the right sealing and non-toxic materials can help eliminate mold and avoid indoor air pollution, creating a healthier home. Clean Energy Works has grown a lot over the years. We’ve added more services including solar installation, radon mitigation, and seismic upgrades. We’ve continued to form new partnerships. We are proud to announce that we’ve just signed Avista to become a new partner in helping homes become energy efficient. Clean Energy Works will be presenting at the Senior Center, 2045 Arthur Street, on October 6th during the lunch hour from 11:45 am to 12:15 pm. The public is invited and welcome to purchase lunch for this presentation. In addition a second presentation will be made to the Klamath Falls City Council at the Council meeting scheduled for October 6th at 7 p.m. For more information check out our website located at www.cewo.org.
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Bulletin BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEWS Calvert Chosen for Center Board James Calvert, a well known local physician, was elected to the Klamath Senior Center's Board of Directors at the Board's September meeting. Board President, Colette Fleck, commented that the Board is excited and pleased to have Dr. Calvert join the board as he brings a wealth of medical and health experience with a special emphasis on gerontology. Executive Director, Marc Kane, also expressed his delight with the appointment noting that Dr. Calvert is expected to be a tremendous resource to the Center staff's ongoing efforts in developing and maintaining high quality health promotion and decease prevention programs for the benefit of local senior citizens. Calvert joins eight others on the board who are all listed below. President Vice President Treasurer Secretary Director Director Director Director Director
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School Superintendent to Address Seniors
Klamath Falls City Schools Superintendent, Dr. Paul Hillyer, will make a presentation at the Senior Center on Wednesday, October 15 during the lunch hour. Dr. Hillyer will be discussing the proposed school bond issue aimed primarily at the renovation of Klamath Union High School. The public is invited to attend and welcome to purchase a lunch at the Center if desired. Dr. Hillyer's presentation will begin at noon and is expected to be completed by 12:45. The public will be encouraged to participate in a question and answer period as part of the presentation.
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Donor List Estate Donation Brings Summer Donations Up. Please Consider the Senior Center for Your Will or Estate Donation.
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July and August Donations of $16,311 were received from the following individuals: Darrel McClane Estate Anonymous Avril Fischer Faith Tabernacle Dorothy Winters Bill Watson Lynette Harvey Louise Williams Ernie Palmer Howard McGee Jon Schnebly Burl Parrish Agnes Bean
Craig Fleck Edward Travers Elvin Middleton Geraldine Schindler Patricia Palone Phyllis McCasland Shirley Laughlin Zelda Langdale Rose Kruezer Jahalla Shaffer Joyce Moore Margaret Woody Samuel Hawley
Pat Abel Charlotte Motschenbacher Donna Maloney Elizabeth Western La Vera Petersteiner Patricia Henderson Paul Hanson Rose Chapman William and Marion Switzer Wilma Petrik Constance Schuetze Don Dumbeck Phyllis McDiarmid
Unidentified contributions in July and August for Meals , Transportation and Other Services amounted to $9040.00 The Senior Center would like to especially recognize the following individuals for their regular and/or recurring gifts during 2013 they were the following: Avril & Carl Fischer Bill Watson Burl Parrish Cynthia Aldrich Craig Fleck
Dorothy Rowland Dorothy Winters Elvin Middleton Ernie Palmer Faith Tabernacle
Geraldine Schindler Jahalla Shaffer Louise Williams Rose Chapman
The Center is continuing its campaign to find more recurring givers. These types of gifts are so important to the Center because they add stability to our funding, but they also send a clear message to everyone that 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 singlel telephone call to the Center.
Suggested Meals Donation Increases in October The donation requested for the Senior Center lunch will increase to $5.00 for those 60 and over and a $7.00 fee for others. The donation covers the meal, salad bar, drink and no tip is requested. The Center has set a goal to collect 40% or $3.00 of its meals costs in donations from those coming to the Center for Congregate meals. Currently donations from recipients for meal services have dropped below $2.00 . Donations are never coerced and it is expected there are many who are not able to pay. For those who can make a donation we encourage you to please make the suggested donation of $3.00 or more, or whatever you are able to do. Food costs have risen dramatically and will continue to do so as the minimum wage increase again in January. The Center needs your support.
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