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PAGE ?? THENICKEL NICKEL• •FEBRUARY DATE • 2710 FOOTHILLS BLVD, KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97601 • (541)883-2292 • FAX: (541)882-0454 6 • •THE 3, 2016 • 2701 FOOTHILLS BLVD, KLAMATH FALLS, OR 97603 • (541)883-2292 • FAX (541)882-0454

CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: TUESDAYS, 11:00 AM • DISPLAY DEADLINE: MONDAYS, 3:30 PM • www.klamathfallsnickel.com • DATE CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: TUESDAYS, 11:00 AM • DISPLAY DEADLINE: MONDAYS, 3:30 PM • www.klamathfallsnickel.com • FEBRUARY 3, 2016• •THE THENICKEL NICKEL• •PAGE PAGE?? 7

Klamath County Senior Services & Activities 2045 Arthur St.

Open Fridays for Meals & Transportation

February, 2016 Weekly

Hot Lunches: Mon.–Fri. 11:30am–12:30pm Balance and Stability Class: Klamath Lutheran Church Mon. & Wed. 10:30am–12:00pm 1175 Crescent Ave New Location Senior Center Friday 11:30am-1:00pm Billiard Room Open Mon.-Thurs. 8:00am–4:30pm Friday 9:00am–2:00pm Blood Pressure Machine: Mon.–Fri. in Lobby 9:00am–2:00pm Body Recall (Exercise): • Advanced/Beginner Classes 2 classes each day/Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:45–9:45am & 10:15–11:15am Body Recall (Exercise): Thurs. only 10:15-11:15am Book Club: Mon, Feb 8 12:00pm Boost Your Brain and Memory: New New New New class TBA Class in Progress 10:00am-11:30am Creative Writing Class: 10:00am-11:30pm New class to be announced Computers for Use by Seniors: Upon request One-on-One Computer Training New Volunteers by Appoinment Craft Group: Every Thursday 9:00am–11:00am Ballroom Dancing: Wednesdays 1:00pm-3:30pm Lift Chairs Gift Shop: Mon.–Thurs. 10:00am–4:00pm, Fridays 9:00am-2:00pm Golden Age Club*: Cards & Bingo Mon. & Thurs. 12:30pm–4:00pm Starting at $799 Klamath County Library Services Branch: Several fabrics and Mondays & Fridays 9:30am-1:00pm colors to choose from and Thursdays 1:30pm-4:00pm Living Well: Diabetes Class February 9 at Sky Lakes per availability Movies Monday, Feb 8 - Walk in the Woods 12:30pm John 3:16 Monday, Feb 22 - He Named Me Malala 12:30pm Pickle Ball: Fri & Sun 2:00pm-5:00pm Pickle Ball for beginners: Tuesday New New New 2:30pm-4:15pm Veterans Social Club: Thursdays 10:00am-11:30am Mon-Fri 9-6 3/28/12 • Sat 10-6 NickelAd_1.5x3_ATRIO 1:58 PM Page 1 SHIBA Medicare Insurance Counseling, Prescription Drug Eligibility Assistance: By appointment 3250 Washburn Way, Klamath Falls OR ATRIO NICKEL AD Tai Chi Class: Tuesdays Beginner 10:00am-11:00am Intermediate 11:00am-Noon Advanced 1:00pm-2:00pm WII Activities: New New New Thursday 12:00pm-1:00pm Walk With Ease classes are scheduled when registration warrants a new class. Call to sign up! Yoga Classes are expected to begin in March. Get Greater Value From Medicare Details at the front desk when available.

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The first Baby Boomers will be turning 70 in 2016, and this generation remains one of the most influential in the country and around the world. Scores of products and services are now marketed to seniors, many of whom remain as active and socially aware as they were in their youth. One aspect of senior marketing that is booming is dating and relationship products. Singles age 50 and older are increasingly relying on online dating sites and other methods to find love and companionship. Dating is no longer kids' play, and those who have been away from Get In and Out of Bed dating for some time may A Lot Easier! have to get reacquainted with the process in the modern age.

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Lions: Friday, Feb 12th, Conference Room KBSCC Board of Directors: Wednesday, Feb 24th KBSCC Senior Advisory Council: Thurs, March 16th Hearing Aid Check: J.D. Howell Thursday, Feb 18th, Parkinson’s Support Group Tuesday, Feb 16th, Elmer's Restaurant February Birthdays:

10:00am-11:00am 10:00am-12:00pm 9:00am-10:00am 10:15am-12:00pm 1:00pm Tuesday, Feb 9th, 11:30am

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Volunteers Wanted - Call Pat Harris @ 541-883-7171 ext 113 for more information

Sign Up for NEW LIVING WELL Class, starting Tuesday, February 9th through March 15th This FREE class is designed to help you manage diabetes. Additional Living Well Classes start Feb 23 and March 3

Music by Jeff and Debbie Plummer on Thursday, Feb 11, 11:30am-12:30pm Music by Dan Hill on Wednesday, Feb 17, 11:30am-12:30pm

Specializing in nail care of the older adult

The Senior Center is open for the following bingo sessions!

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Regular Bingo Thursday and Saturday Doors Open at 4:30pm • Call at 6:00pm

Tuesday Afternoon Paper Only Bingo Doors Open at 1:00pm • Call at 2:00pm

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Begin by relying on dating sites that have been tested and recommended. One to try is the AARP dating site partnered with How About We. In addition to its simplicity and small financial commitment, the site caters to the over-50 crowd and is backed by the AARP name. It's good for those looking for an activity partner as well as casual dating. Popular sites Match.com and eHarmony.com also boast high percentages of users age 50 and up. Even after thorough consideration and conversation, online daters should exercise caution when meeting someone online and then in person. Profiles aren't always what they seem, and it's easier to fudge the facts when initiating contact over the Internet.

Keep an open mind It's easy to be preoccupied with the rigors of being an older adult and the responsibilities that still may rest on your shoulders. Part of the fun of dating when you Consider online dating were young likely had to do with throwing caution to the Data from Pew Rewind. But some of those same carefree aspects remain true search found one in two whether you're dating at 17 or at 57. Laughter, fun, spontadivorced or widowed seniors had remarried in 2013, neity, and the chance for some adventure are still the keys to making memorable dates. and that trend figures to continue. Many seniors are Sometimes it's who you know using online dating sites The old adage of it's "who you know" and not "what to find their new matches. you know" is applicable to dating. If you are ready to jump While websites geared to dating make it easier to get into the dating world again, ask your close friends or famin touch with fellow singles, ily members if they know anyone who might be in a similar situation. the relative anonymity of Taking another stab at dating later in life can be both the process can make it exciting and nerve-wracking, but no matter how long it's challenging to separate been since your last first date, some aspects of dating are the truth from some selfthe same as ever. Just remember to have fun and don't be promoting hype on dating afraid to try new things. profiles. Finding love again is possible for seniors who get back into the dating scene.

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Senior dating trends and tips

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