March2014

MISSION: To create opportunities that allow Douglas County residents 60 years and older to remain independent

and active in their homes and communities.VISIT US AT WWW.DGCOSENIORSERVICES.ORG

Volume 41 No. 3

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By Ray Buckingham, Senior Meals Program Manager

The DCSS Senior Meals Program is teaming up with The Community Mercantile in Lawrence for the month of March to promote and raise valuable funds for the meals program. Customers of The Merc will be given the opportunity to donate directly to the Senior Meals Program by rounding up their purchase amounts at check-out to the next dollar, dropping change in change jars and donating their bag refund of 5 cents directly to Senior Meals.

The Senior Meals Program is an approved nutrition provider for seniors and has been serving well-balanced, nutritious meals to seniors all over Douglas County for more than 30 years. Two congregate sites in Lawrence (Lawrence Senior Center and Babcock Place), one in Eudora and one in Baldwin City serve as dining centers for individuals 60 and over to enjoy a lunch meal. Each site also offers the “Grab-N-Go” pick-up lunch program and home delivered meals to home-bound senior participants. All together, the Senior Meals Program serves approximately 265 meals daily, Monday through Friday.

Our staff and volunteers are not only dedicated to ensuring our program participants receive a meal to nourish their bodies, but we also want them to know they have someone that cares about them and is looking out for their well-being. The Senior Meals Program motto is, “We are more than a meal.”

Although the program receives funding from various local, state and national funding sources, these revenue streams do not cover the entire cost of operating the program. While our participants are asked to contribute a suggested donation of $2.75 per meal, many seniors on fixed incomes simply cannot donate. Therefore, fund-raising campaigns make a significant impact on our ability to continue to offer meals to eligible participants without having a waiting list for the many seniors that depend upon the service.

The Senior Meals Program is grateful to The Community Mercantile for partnering with us to further our mission of helping seniors get connected, stay connected, and enjoy an active and healthy life.

Pictured below (L to R): Charlene Haines, DCSS employee; Chuck Benedict, participant; and Jim Frances, volunteer. (Photos by DCSS Executive Director Kristin Scheurer)

CELEBRATE NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTHBY “ROUNDING UP” FOR SENIOR MEALS AT THE MERC

Plan now to attend the 9th Annual Lawrence Area Partners in Aging Senior Resource Fair on Wednesday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hy-Vee on Clinton Parkway. The Senior Resource Fair is designed to introduce seniors and their families and caregivers to the members of LAPA and acquaint them with the services that these businesses provide to the seniors in the community. There will be door prizes and give-aways!

LAPA SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR MARCH 12

In case of bad weather please listen to KLWN 1320 AM radio for closing of senior center, meals and activities. Information will

also be available on TV station KMBC Channel 9 and cable Channel 6.

ATTENTION ALL SENIORS!

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Family and Friends of Jack Connolly gathered at the Lawrence Senior Center on Sunday, January 26 for the ribbon cutting and dedication of the Jack Connolly Community Room. Jack, a longtime volunteer with the AARP Tax Aide program who passed away last September, helped countless area seniors through his dedicated service. DCSS is pleased to honor him in this way, and grateful to those who came out to share the occasion with us.

SENIOR CENTER ROOM RENAMED IN HONOR OF

JACK CONNOLLY

Members of the Connolly family pictured from left to right: John Connolly, Sheila Connolly, Terry Connolly, Mary Connolly Wooding, and Donna Connolly Hultine. (Photo courtesy of Steve Maceli.)

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW...

• Tax assistance hours will be Monday - Thursday, noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon• The Tax Appointment phone line number is 785-856-0365• The Tax Appointment phone line is open Monday - Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING...

• Photo ID required for all taxpayers• Social Security cards for all taxpayers and dependents• Copy of last year’s tax return• Year-end Social Security statement, Form SSA-1099 (with some pink printing)

• Unemployment compensation statements• Summary list of deductible items (if itemizing); i.e. medical bills, charitable donation, mortgage interest, etc.

All other forms/info that pertains to your taxes

TAXES ARE ALSO PREPARED AT:

• Baldwin City Lumberyard Arts Center - call the Baldwin City Library for appt. - 785-594-3411• Oskaloosa Public Library, 785-863-2637• Ottawa City Hall, 785-242-5560

2014 AARP TAX-AIDE SCHEDULEAARP Tax-Aide to offer free tax assistance again this year

Join Douglas County Senior Services and Free State Fly Fishers as we bring in the spring with monthly fishing trips to various locations in Douglas County. Bring your rod and reel and enjoy a relaxing time fishing with friends. Free State Fly Fishers members will be available upon request to help with fly fishing instruction and other fishing tips. Interested participants should contact Rebecca Clancy, Leisure and Learning Specialist, at (785) 842-0543. Transportation to fishing locations will be provided on a limited basis.

GO FISH!

WELCOME TO MEDICAREMeeting March 12

Are you new to Medicare? Do you have questions? Douglas County Senior Services will present a “Welcome to Medicare” meeting on Wednesday, March 12 from noon to 1 p.m. Community Services Program Assistant and Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) Coordinator Criss Tomlin will give an overview of Medicare and answer questions. Participants are free to bring their lunch or reserve one through our Senior Meals program. For more information please contact Criss Tomlin, SHICK Coordinator at Douglas County Senior Services, 785-842-0543 or toll free 1-877-295-3277.

Skillbuilders is an informative series of programs on various topics to assist anyone going through major transitions in their lives. Whether one is adapting to a new living arrangement, the loss of a loved one, physical limitations or adapting to aging issues, the presentations can provide needed information on living alone, grief, financial decisions, legal concerns as well as how to care for your car, your home, personal safety, how to cook for one or two plus other daily concerns. The programs are free. Come to all or only to the topics that you find interesting.

Skillbuilders is offered each Thursday morning from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the community room on the lower level at Drury Place at Alvamar, 1510 St. Andrews Drive. For more information about Skillbuilders, contact Pattie Johnston, Outreach Services of the Lawrence Public Library, 785-843-3833, ext. 115. Hope to see you there!

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MARCH 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

20143 DCSS Caregiver Support Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center.

4 Grief Support Group, 10:30 a.m., Pioneer Ridge,4851 Harvard Road, in association with Grace Hospice. For information call Dave Jenkins at 785-228-0400.

5 Older Womens League (OWL), 2-3:30 p.m., Kenneth Doud Room, United Way Building, 2518 Ridge Court. Social time begins at 1:30.

8 Fibromyalgia & Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Support Group, “Focus on Improvement.” Location varies. Please call Rachel at 979-5393 or Jean at 865-0016 for information.

12 Welcome to Medicare Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center.

Informational meeting for those new to Medicare. For information call 842-0543.

14 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., KU Center for Research, 1315 Wakarusa, Second Floor, Room 214. This support group is for families caring for early to late stage Alzheimer’s disease. Contact: Jeanne Reeder or Michelle Niedens (913) 831-3888.

17 DCSS Caregiver Support Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center.

18 Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. For more information call 865-2450.

18 Stroke Support Group, 4 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital. For more information call 785-505-2886.

18 Grief Support Group, 10:30 a.m., Pioneer Ridge,4851 Harvard Road, in association with Grace Hospice. For information call Dave Jenkins at 785-228-0400.

19 Douglas County Coalition on Aging (DCCOA), 8 a.m., Lawrence Senior Center.

21 Low Vision/Blind Outreach Ministry Dinner, 5:30 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church and Student Center, 2104 Bob Billings Parkway (15th and Iowa St. adjacent to KU Campus). This group meets for dinners, social and speaker events, as well as day trips. RSVP encouraged for purpose of dinner reservations. Anyone in the community that is blind or has low vision is welcome. For information call 843-0620.

28 Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group, 1-2:30 p.m., KU Center for Research, 1315 Wakarusa, Second Floor, Room 214. This support group is for families caring for early to late stage Alzheimer’s disease. Contact: Jeanne Reeder or Michelle Niedens (913) 831-3888.

The University Bridge Club of Lawrence meets Saturdays from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Contact Cora at 842-5567 for more information.

The Breast Cancer Support Group meets every Monday (except holidays) at 5:30 p.m. at Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold. For information, call 842-5250 or 840-2768.

If you would like your meeting listed in the calendar of events, please contact DCSS at 842-0543.

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QI know that if I have Medicare I don’t need to shop in the Health

Insurance Marketplace, but is there still time for others to shop for health insurance in the Marketplace and still get coverage in 2014?

AThanks to the Affordable Care Act, about 85% of Americans

who already have health insurance are seeing their benefits and coverage better protected and seeing enhanced benefits. For example, insurance companies can no longer impose life time limits on your health insurance benefits so your insurance company can’t stop paying their share once you hit a certain dollar amount. At least 80% of your premium dollar now has to be directed to pay for your health care benefits, and not overhead, such as salaries and bonuses for insurance company executives. If less than 80% is used for health care benefits, your insurance company will owe you a rebate at the end of the year. Also young adults up to the age of 26 can stay on their parent’s insurance. These are just a few examples of the benefits of the Affordable Care Act law, since it was implemented in 2010. For uninsured Americans, roughly 15% of the nation’s population, they

will finally gain access to quality, affordable healthcare from private health insurance companies. Initial enrollment began October 1, through a new way to shop for health insurance. The Health Insurance Marketplace gives Americans who are uninsured, or who buy their own coverage, a whole new way to shop for coverage. All private health insurance plans that operate in the Marketplace are required to cover a comprehensive set of benefits, including physician visits, preventive care, hospital stays, and prescriptions. Discrimination based on gender and pre-existing conditions is banned. And many individuals and families will qualify for a break on their monthly premium and other out of pocket costs, depending on their income, through advanced tax credits or through cost-sharing reductions. Be sure to include your income on your application to find out if you qualify for this help. Nearly half of all Marketplace-eligible uninsured young adults are finding health care coverage in the Marketplace that is $50 or less per month. The health care law is delivering the quality, affordable coverage people are looking for. It is important for consumers to

know that starting in 2014 the law says that individuals of all ages, including children, must have minimum essential health coverage, qualify for an exemption, or make a shared responsibility payment when filing their federal income tax return, as those without health insurance cause insurance premiums to rise for all others. Again, if you have Medicare, it is high-quality coverage so you don’t need to shop in the Health Insurance Marketplace, and you will not have to pay a shared responsibility payment. Consumers need to know that an accident causing a broken limb can cost upwards of $7500 and a 3-day hospital stay can cost thousands and thousands of dollars, out of pocket, without health insurance. In some cases, emergency health care costs could unnecessarily bankrupt individuals and families. Health insurance coverage through the Marketplace can be peace of mind.

TO ENROLL:• Apply online at healthcare.gov, or • Call 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1 855-889-4325) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or • You can also find in-person help from certified assisters in your area.

Go to LocalHelp.HealthCare.gov and enter your zip code or city and state. You can also ask the customer service representatives at 1-800-318-2596 for local help in your area. Initial enrollment runs through March 31, 2014. Be sure to make your first month’s premium payment after you have enrolled in a health plan, and check directly with your plan to ensure that your application for coverage is complete and when it becomes effective. Finally, please educate yourself and others about the health insurance marketplace and what it can offer you or others you know who may not have quality affordable health insurance; it could be peace of mind for years to come. And if you are a Medicare beneficiary, what is most important to remember is that the Marketplace will not affect your Medicare coverage or benefits at all. The Marketplace is primarily for people who do not have health insurance, have had trouble obtaining coverage because of their health history, or who have individual policies now which are expensive. The Marketplace will make quality health insurance more available and more affordable for these people.

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March is the month where the long awaited season of spring returns to Kansas. With our brutal winter, I hope spring’s much anticipated mild weather quickly follows. Does the spring weather inspire in you the ritual of spring-cleaning and with it, the clearing of any accumulated clutter in your home? Would that spring-cleaning include the disposal of confidential and secure documents that have gathered over the winter or even over the past several years? If so, do you know what is safe to put into the trash or recycle and what really needs to be shredded? This may be especially true if you were one of the estimated 110 million victims of the Target security breach. That sting may still be fresh in your mind. You need to ensure when you toss out a document, you are not giving a would-be thief the exact information he needs to steal your identity. Toward that goal, I recently came across some great tips and I want to share them with you.

What are some examples of documents that need to be shredded?

• Old tax returns. You will want to check with your tax attorney or tax professional, but generally keeping three to four years of returns is sufficient. The Internal Revenue Service only audit back further than that if they believe fraud has been committed. Remember, this will not only keep your social security number safe, but those of any dependants that may be listed on your return.

• Bank statements and cancelled checks. Any documents with your bank account number(s) should be shredded. If you want to avoid shredding them in the future, consider going to an online statement. In addition, simply writing “void” will not take care of your cancelled checks as your routing number and account number are listed on them and your address and phone number and other identifying information may also be listed.

• Credit Card Offers. Unless you want to take advantage of the offer, shred these unsolicited offers. Another thing to be aware of is the reality that identity theft can happen in families. Do not leave these offers lying around your home. The temptation could be too much.

• Old photo ID’s. While these may seem innocent enough, when combined with other personally identifying information, an identity thief can put these old photos to their nefarious use.

• Pay stubs. These often-unappreciated documents are left lying around and can be used to validate the amount of your last deposit, name the provider of your health insurance and list what bank accounts you have. Make certain these make it to the shredder.

• Convenience checks from your credit cards. These are another example of a typically unsolicited offer. If you do not plan to use these, these should immediately go to the shredder. If you already have some lying around the home, shred them now.

• Cancelled and expired credit cards. Cut through the magnetic strip and if the card is too thick to feed through your shredder, use scissors to cut the card into at least four pieces and dispose the card into at least two separate trash bins.

If you do not have a personal shredder or do not have a place to shred your documents, Douglas County Bank will host its annual Shred Day in May. An exact day has not yet been scheduled, but check their website or Facebook page for updates. They will also accept electronic recycling, including the destruction of computer hard drives. Hard drives can be a real security risk and should always be destroyed before disposal. Because of how they must be recycled, expect a fee for some of the types of electronic recycling.

Best wishes on your spring-cleaning and I hope these tips ensure your confidential and secure documents are disposed of without risk of them landing in the wrong hands. As always, for general consumer protection information, please contact my consumer protection division at 785-330-2849. We are always ready to serve the citizens of Douglas County.

(Some of the information in this article came from MSN Money. This article is not intended to provide legal advice. Legal advice can only be provided in an attorney-client relationship. This information must not be relied on as a substitute for obtaining legal advice from a licensed attorney.)

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Anyone 55 and over is welcome to participate in these fun and friendly activities. Groups listed below meet as specified. There are no fees required for most of these groups. Some supplies/equipment are provided. Programs are dependent upon donations. Please contact the department for further information on these activities.

LAWRENCE SENIOR CENTER745 Vermont St.; Phone: (785) 842-0543Kathryn Newman, Dining Center Coordinator

Every Day...Pool & Coffee: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Pool Room

Monday...Beginning Spanish - Emphasis on Grammer: 1-2 p.m., Board RoomGames: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Dining CenterTuesday...Downtown Tuesday Painters: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Conference Room Wednesday...Beginning Spanish - Emphasis on Conversation: 1-2 p.m., Board RoomChair Exercise: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m., Conference Room (also Fri.)Thursday...Bingo: 11:00-11:45 a.m., Dining CenterFriday...Popcorn Fridays: 1:30 - 3:30Chair Exercise: 11:00 - 11:30

a.m., Conference RoomClarinet rehearsal: 2:45-3:45, Jack Connolly Community Room New Horizon Band: 4 p.m., Jack Connolly Community Room

BABCOCK PLACE1700 Mass.; Phone: (785) 842-6976Margaret Hawkins, Dining Center CoordinatorAutoharp: Tues., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., hobby room. Contact: Berta Call, 785-883-4271.Bingo: Wed., 1:30 p.m.

BALDWIN SENIOR CENTER1221 Indiana, Baldwin City; Phone: (785) 594-2409Maxine Scott, Dining Center CoordinatorPool: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Pot Luck: Fri. (1st and 3rd), 6-9 p.m.

PINECREST APARTMENTS924 Walnut, Eudora; Phone: (785) 542-1020Carol Mason, Dining Center CoordinatorBingo: Wed., 12:30-1 p.m.

WE WANT YOUR INPUT!Please let us know if you are interested in starting an activity at your dining center. We can provide the materials, equipment, and facilities needed to implement a program tailor-made to fit your dining center situation. Contact the Leisure and Learning Department for details.

ONGOING GROUPS AND DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

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Lawrence Senior CenterKathryn Newman, coordinator

842-0543 745 Vermont, Lawrence

Babcock Dining CenterMargaret Hawkins, coordinator

842-6976Babcock Place Apartments

17th & Massachusetts, Lawrence

Eudora Dining CenterCarol Mason, coordinator

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Baldwin Senior CenterMaxine Scott, coordinator

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DINING CENTER LOCATIONS “What’s for lunch?”“Grab & Go” Senior Carry-out Meals Available

On the go? In a hurry? No time to sit and eat?Senior Meals Grab & Go is the answer!

Carry-out meals are available to seniors age 60 and over and their spouses who need a fast, nutritious meal on the go. Call any Senior Dining Center at least a day in advance to reserve your meal, and it will be ready to Grab & Go. A donation of $2.75 per meal is suggested. For more information about

the Senior Dining Center nearest you, see the listings in this newsletter. Home delivered meals for homebound seniors are also available.Call the Senior Meals Program at 842-0543 for information.

Please call by 11 a.m. on the day before to make a reservation. All meals are served by Noon. All DCSS Dining Centers meet accessibility guidelines established by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). A donation of $2.75 per meal is suggested. To cancel a meal at any of the dining centers please call 785-842-0543 and leave a message.

Monday, March 3 - Ham and BeansTuesday, March 4 - Beef GoulashWednesday, March 5 - Chicken ParmesanThursday, March 6 - MeatloafFriday, March 7 - Chicken Mornay

Monday, March 10 - HamburgerTuesday, March 11 - Pork VerdaWednesday, March 12 - Chicken LasagnaThursday, March 13 - Baked HamFriday, March 14 - Chicken Nuggets

Monday, March 17 - Polish DogTuesday, March 18 - Chicken EnchiladasWednesday, March 19 - Swiss SteakThursday, March 20 - Tomato and Basil ChickenFriday, March 21 - Marinated Meatballs

Monday, March 24 - Smothered SteakTuesday, March 25 - Italian LasagnaWednesday, March 26 - Chicken AlfredoThursday, March 27 - ChiliFriday, March 28 - BBQ Pulled Pork

Monday, March 31 - Sloppy Joes

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Leisure and Learning CataLogueLeisure and Learning Catalogue - Course Description

Call 842-0543 to enroll

Douglas County Senior Services offers diverse continuing education courses, health and fitness classes, workshops, seminars, tours, and special events for active Douglas County residents age 55 and over. Year-round drop-in activities are also listed in this publication. Call 842-0543 to enroll, suggest a new program, volunteer to teach a

class, or be a tour director. Fill out the registration form in this newsletter and mail it with your check (payable to Douglas County Senior Services) to: Douglas County Senior Services, Leisure and Learning Department, 745 Vermont St., Lawrence, KS 66044. Walk-ins are welcome.

Refund or Credit? A full refund or credit will be given for all classes, events or trips 30 days prior to the class or event, except theater tickets that are bought in

advance and are non-refundable. Less than 30 days prior, refunds will be given for medical hardships, approved emergencies, and events canceled or rescheduled by the department. A 10 percent administrative charge will be deducted from refunds for cancellations less than one week in advance.

Partial class scholarships may be available for seniors who qualify. Scholarships will be considered upon completion of application in the Leisure and Learning office.

Reasonable accommodations can be made for special needs. Registration must specify needs. Registrant must provide information at time of enrollment.

Please note that certain classes are co-sponsored with and located at Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department.

FEATURED MARCHACTIVITIES

A.M. Walking ClubNeed exercise? Then come down to the East Lawrence Rec Center from 7-10 a.m., Monday through Friday. You’ll get your heart pumping and have a great time building friendships with fellow walkers. FREE! For more information, contact Ross Schraeder at (785) 832-7950.

Popcorn FridaysEvery Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee: None, but donations accepted. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

Join us each Friday afternoon to enjoy a bag of freshly popped popcorn, just like you’d get at the movie theater. What a perfect snack to start off the weekend.

Yoga for Every BodyTuesdays, March 4 - April 29, 3-4 p.m. Fee: $27. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Susan Rieger. Maximum participants: 12.

This gentle yoga class encourages freedom in all the joints of the body, increases core and leg strength, improves balance and leaves the participants feeling mentally and physically relaxed and restored. Previous participants report feeling stronger, having more energy and sleeping better. Please bring a yoga mat and wear clothes which allow you to move easily.

AARP Smart Driver CourseThursday and Friday, March 13 - 14, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. both days. Fee: $15 for AARP Members, $20 for non-members. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

Refresh your driving skills and learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. No tests to pass; simply sign up and learn. Upon completion you could receive a multi-year discount on your car insurance. Lunch from noon to 1 p.m. on your own. Limited spots available, please call 842-0543 to register.

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Computer 101Tuesdays, March 25 - April 4, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Fee: $35. Location: River Front Plaza Computer Lab. Instructor: Andrew Torres.

Designed for those with little or no computer experience. Hands-on training to help you become more comfortable while operating computers. Learn terminology, parts of the computer, use of the mouse and keyboard, and get a general understanding of the computer. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Stepping OnFridays, March 28 - May 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fee: $25. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Maximum registrations: 14.

Stepping On is a community-based workshop offered once a week for seven weeks where participants learn balance and strength exercises as well as develop specific knowledge and skills to prevent falls. This program is conducted by trained and certified instructors and features community experts that will discuss topics relevant to reducing your fall risk. This program is offered through a partnership between Douglas County Senior Services, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and the Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority. A 5 pound ankle weight used for strengthening exercises is included. Limited spots available. Please call 842-0543 to register now.

DAY/SHORT TRIPS

For reservations please contact Rebecca Clancy at 842-0543. Detailed fliers available at the Lawrence Senior Center. If making a reservation for any of the following trips, please make the check payable to: Group Getaways. Welcome to Jamesport, MissouriTuesday, April 29. Fee: $89. Pick-up/Drop-off location: Lawrence.

Step back in time on this “Amish Getaway” in Jamesport, MO, the largest Old Order Amish Settlement west of the Mississippi! We will explore the countryside with a local guide. Includes a guided tour of an Amish home and farm by an Amish family who will explain how and why they live without the modern conveniences we take for granted. Shop at Amish country stores where you’ll find Amish made furniture, spices and cooking supplies, bakery goods, quilts, jams, and numerous other delights. Lunch is included.

St. Joseph Missouri Museum TourWednesday, April 23. Fee: Before February 19: $65; after: $75. Pick-up/Drop-off location: Lawrence.

Visit two very unique museums located in historic St. Joseph, MO. The St. Joseph Museum Complex which houses the Glore Psychiatric Museum, once known as the “State Lunatic Asylum No. 2.” Recognized as one of the most unusual museums in the country,

it features exhibitions about the evolution of mental health care in the U.S. Other collections in the museum complex include: Native American exhibits, Lewis & Clark Exhibition, Civil War Medicine, Black Archives, and more. Visit the Pony Express Museum and learn about the young people who raced against cruel elements and rugged terrain to unite a country separated by distance. Hot brisket meal is included.

Powell Garden & Cockrell MercantileThursday, May 8. Fee: Before March 5: $69; after $79. Pick-up/Drop-off location: Lawrence.

Located in Kingsville, MO and set on more than 970 acres of

botanical bliss. See breathtaking display gardens, interesting architecture, a nature trail and the Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel. Home to North America’s largest “living wall” and the nation’s largest edible landscape. Lunch is included at a local eatery offering garden-fresh meals. Enjoy a unique shopping adventure at Cockrell Mercantile which consists of 5 distinctive buildings in a country setting. Shop at the Main Store, Cockrell Cottage, Morton House, Fiesta Cottage, and Cockrell Annex.

Baseball & Bucks GetawayWednesday, May 14. Fee: Before March 12: $55; after $65. Pick-up/Drop-off location: Lawrence.

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Leisure and Learning CataLogue

Our first stop is the historic Negro Leagues Baseball Museum & American Jazz Museum complex. Filled with memorabilia, multi-media computer stations, several film exhibits, hundreds of photographs, field of 12 bronze sculptures and a growing collection of baseball artifacts, it is also the only museum in the world solely focused on the preservation, exhibition and advancement of jazz. Take a guided tour of the Money Museum at Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and watch millions of dollars being processed, lift a gold bar worth nearly $400,000 and much more. End with a stop at The Legends

for an ice cream treat at Russell Stover.

Pioneers & PresidentsTuesday, May 20. Fee: Before March 19 - $69; after - $79. Pick-up/Drop-off location: Lawrence.

Historical getaway to Independence Missouri. Start at the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum which highlights the major issues and events of Harry Trumanís Presidency. Visit the National Frontier Trails Museum and view the museum’s award winning film “West”, and explore the exhibits relating to America’s westward expansion. Lunch is included.

Red, White & TunaSunday, June 8. Fee: Before April 2 - $65; after - $75. Pick-up/Drop-off location: Lawrence.

A Marvelous Matinee Getaway at the Thelma Moore Community Playhouse, home of the Chamber Players Community Theatre in Garnett. Enjoy lunch while watching the featured show: This third installment in the Tuna trilogy takes us on another wild romp into the hearts and minds of the polyester-clad citizens of Texas’ third smallest town. Along with Tuna’s perennial favorites, some new Tuna denizens burst into the 4th of July Tuna High School Class Reunion. This sets the stage for fireworks and fun from the land where the Lion’s Club is too liberal and Patsy Cline never dies.

EDUCATION, HOBBY & FINANCE

Glittery Easter Garland CraftThursday, April 3, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Fee: $8. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

Decorate your home for Easter in style with this charming glittery Easter garland featuring cute chicks and colorful Easter eggs. Design spotted, striped, or unique patterns on the egg cutouts using a variety of colorful glitter. The finished product will be a wonderful, one-of-a-kind addition to your holiday décor. Please register by Monday, March 24.

Trust & Wealth ManagementMonday, April 7, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

Please join Sunflower Bank for lunch and a presentation by their professional Wealth Management department who have years of experience in working with personal trusts and estate plans. Sunflower Bank provides competitive services and expertise in managing all or part of your financial affairs. Let our experienced Personal Trust team show how we can make a difference in your and your family’s lives. Lunch will be provided from 12:30-1 p.m., presentation from 1-1:30 p.m. Registration deadline: Friday, March 28.

Making Computer Videos - ages 60 and upSaturdays, April 26 - May 3, 2 - 4 p.m. Fee: $25. Location: River Front Plaza Computer Lab. Instructor: Andrew Torres.

PC users will learn to make DVD videos of special occasions such as reunions, parties, vacations, weddings and birthdays. Incorporate still photographs or movie clips with captions and narrations and add music to enhance the DVD production. Students must bring pictures, movie clips, music, recordings on a flash drive or other devices, such as a DVD, CD, smart phone with cord or secure digital camera cards with USB adapters to the first class. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

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Our person centered care allows each resident to live comfortably and thrive in a placethat feels like home while providing the most advanced methods of care.

NEUVANT HOUSE WESTThe west facility was established in 2010 and isdesigned for the needs of residents with Alzheimer’sand dementia.

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Leisure and Learning CataLogueLawrence Historical Homes TourWednesday, April 23, 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. Fee: $15. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Katie Armitage, co-author of “Nineteenth Century Houses in Lawrence, KS.”

Travel through 100 years of Lawrence history. View and learn about two early homes from 1858, the Italianate style houses of the 1870s and 1880s, the large Victorian houses of the 1890s, the four squares of the 1900s, and finally consider the 1956 hyperbolic paraboloid house, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Co-sponsored with DCSS. For more information or to register please contact Jo Ellis at (785) 832-7920.

Fundamentals of Estate PlanningTuesday, May 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell.

Death is a certainty, incapacity a possibility. You need to plan for both. Fundamentals of Estate Planning will help you create those plans. The class covers what happens under intestate succession if you die without a plan; the uses of a Will or Revocable Living Trust; an overview of probate administration; the impact of estate and gift taxes; non-testamentary transfer options, such as holding property in a joint tenancy; powers of attorney for financial and healthcare decision-making; Living Wills and Do Not Resuscitate Directives; and

a very general overview of how limitations on Medicaid eligibility might affect your assets. The presentation lasts about an hour, followed by an open question-and-answer period.

Basic Personal Finance and InvestingThursday, May 15, 6-7:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell.

In our IRA/401 (k) world, you are responsible for your own financial destiny. Basic Personal Finance and Investing will help you chart that course. Provides an overview of financial planning considerations, including: financial goal setting; investment options such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs; risk tolerance and capacity; and diversification, asset allocation, and rebalancing of an investment portfolio. While the focus is on saving and investing for retirement, the principles apply to other long-term financial goals, such as saving for a child’s college education. The presentation lasts about an hour, followed by an open question-and-answer period.

AARP Smart Driver CourseSaturday, May 24, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fee: $15 for AARP Members, $20 for non-members. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

Refresh your driving skills with the AARP Smart Driver Course. You will learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. Plus, there are no tests to pass; simply sign

up and learn. Upon completion you could receive a multi-year discount on your car insurance. Lunch from noon to 1 p.m. on your own. Limited spots available, please call 842-0543 to register.

Beginning Spanish- Emphasis on Grammar Mondays, 1-2 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Board Room. This course will stress some of the basics of the Spanish language and useful words and phrases.

Beginning Spanish- Emphasis on ConversationsWednesdays, 1-2 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Board Room. This course is for beginners wanting to learn Spanish- no prior

knowledge of Spanish required. Please bring your own English to Spanish dictionary.

ART

Acrylic Painting ClassSaturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Fee: $20 per session. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Lori Dalrymple (local area and national artist).

Lori teaches acrylic painting to students of all levels of expertise. No need to pre-register. Supplies not included. If you already have supplies please bring them and if you are starting out and need assistance in getting supplies, please call Lori at 785-917-0118.

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Downtown Tuesday PaintersTuesdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Conference Room.

Bring your painting project and supplies and join the Downtown Tuesday Painters.

HEALTH & FITNESS

PATH- Personal Actions to HealthTuesdays and Thursdays, April 1- May 8, 9-11 a.m. Fee: $25 for single; or sign up with a friend for 2/$30. Location: East Lawrence Recreation Center.

A unique six week program designed to help persons age 60 and over develop a healthier lifestyle and retain functions necessary to maintain independence. Each class starts with group exercise, followed by experts in the field of nutrition and exercise who present practical methods for improving good nutrition and increasing physical activity. PATH is sponsored by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, K-State Research and Extension, Douglas County Senior Services, Lawrence Parks and Recreation, and past PATH Participant Volunteers. As a way to measure your progress, a physical fitness pre-test will be completed on Thursday, March 27; the post-test will be on Thursday, May 8. Please plan to enroll early as a physician consent form is required to take this class. Register early and

receive a free PATH canvas tote bag, while supplies last.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise ProgramTuesdays and Thursdays, May 6 - June 26, 10 -11 a.m. Fee: $15. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

A community-based, recreational group exercise and education program designed specifically for people with arthritis and related diseases. The program’s multiple components help reduce pain and stiffness, and help maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength and functional ability. Each class includes a variety of exercises, endurance-building routines, relaxation exercises, and health education topics. Individuals from basic to advanced capabilities will benefit . Conducted by a trained and certified instructor in partnership with the local Arthritis Foundation chapter and Lawrence Parks and Recreation. Please call 842-0543 to register.

Please Note: If you are registering for one of the exercise programs below, please make the check payable to: Lawrence Parks and Recreation

Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi - ages 60 and up Mondays and Fridays, March 24 - May 16, 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: $41. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy.

Designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis using Sun style Tai Chi. This style includes agile steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and relaxation. The movements don’t require deep bending or squatting, making it easier and more comfortable to learn. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930. Tai Chi - ages 60 and upWednesdays, March 26 - May 15, 10 - 11:10 a.m. Fee: $29. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy.

This ancient Chinese movement improves strength, flexibility, concentration and balance by combining gentle physical movement and mental discipline. Slow movements also strengthen muscles and joints, not to mention reduce stress, fatigue and the risk of falls due to increased balance. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Yoga - ages 60 and upMondays, March 24 - May 12, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Fee: $34. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Annie Wilsey.

A less vigorous beginner’s class adapted for older adults. Stretch stiff muscles and learn to correctly align your spine through slow, progressive traction. While using the full

capacity of the lungs through correct breath, you will completely oxygenate the body and the brain, improving blood circulation and your sense of well being. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Zumba Gold - ages 60 and upMondays and Wednesdays, March 24 - May 14, 7:00 - 7:55 p.m. Fee: $41. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy.

Designed for the active senior. Zumba is a fun, effective and simple fitness system that will maximize calorie output, fat burning and total body toning. The explosive Latin rhythm creates a fun atmosphere that delivers results! You can still enjoy Zumba even if you have limited mobility. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

ENTERTAINMENT

Theatre Lawrence Dress Rehearsal: The Great GatsbyThursday, April 10, show starts at 7:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Theatre Lawrence.

The breathtaking glamour and decadent excess of the Jazz Age come to the stage in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, and in Simon Levy’s adaptation. Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carraway, a young newcomer to Long

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Leisure and Learning CataLogueIsland, is drawn into their world of obsession, greed, and danger. Note: Due to limited number of available dress rehearsal tickets, only 2 tickets will be allowed per request. Tickets will be distributed after a random drawing a week before the dress rehearsal date.

New Theatre MatineeSmokey Joe’s Café: The Songs of Leiber & StollerWednesday, August 20, 2014, 10:30 am - 4 p.m. Fee: $60. Transportation provided from Lawrence Senior Center. Maximum: 15.

Four years running on Broadway, Smokey Joe’s Café is a compelling rock n’ roll

musical revue encompassing the songs of Leiber and Stoller, the inventors of this music genre. Their timeless songs provide the basis for this electrifying entertainment that had critics raving and audiences stampeding the box office during its record-breaking Broadway run. The show features some of the greatest songs ever recorded including: On Broadway, Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock, Stand By Me, Spanish Harlem, Love Potion #9, Young Blood, Yakety Yak, Iím A Woman and Kansas City. As always the price includes transportation, a gourmet lunch buffet, and the show. Please call 842-0543 to register.

TRAVEL CLUB

Detailed fliers are available at the Lawrence Senior Center.

Spring in ChicagoThursday, May 15- Sunday, May 18. Transportation: Roundtrip train ride on Amtrak. Price per person based on double occupancy: $725.

This short getaway is a perfect chance to take in the sights of Chicago with your friends or family. Includes roundtrip train ride on Amtrak from downtown Lawrence to Union Station in Chicago, 4-days/3-nights at The Essex Inn located by Grant Park, Hop on-Hop off Trolley Tour, access to the Willis Tour Sky

Desk (formerly the Sears Tour), and a Water Tour of Chicago architecture via boat ride on Lake Michigan. The Essex Inn has a free shuttle service to take you to downtown shopping areas, the museum campus and to the John Hancock Observatory at your leisure. Experience the views of Chicago like never before as you stand on the glass floor at the Sky Deck where you will be 103 stories above ground and on a clear day you can see for 50 miles and look over four states! For more information or for reservations contact Amanda Storm, Travel Agent with Magic Mouse Travel, at (785) 766-9827 or Amanda@magicmousetravel.com. Rates are not guaranteed until booked.

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RESERVATIONS ANDINFORMATIONcall 785-865-6925

Senior Wheels strives to meet the transportation needs of customers who are 60 years or older in Douglas County. Accompanying spouses & caregivers are also eligible to ride at no additional charge.

Our drivers provide Door to Door assistance.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDES except for fixed stops.

SCHEDULE EARLY: Due to a heavy demand for transportation, rides may be scheduled as far in advance as 7 days or as little as 48 hours.

You should be ready to board 15 minutes prior to your scheduled ride.Daily fixed stop: 1:15 PM Monday through Thursday from the Lawrence Senior Center.

COST: $ 3.00 for each one way trip within the city limits of each community.

$15.00 for trips outside of the city limits. (Example: a one way trip from Eudora to Lawrence) For detailed policy information, please call 785-865-6925 and ask for a Policy Manual.Baldwin City has a Volunteer Transportation Program.

For Reservations or information about rides in Baldwin City call 785-594-3376.

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LEGALESE

Q: I work with a person in her 50s who had a stroke and might end up in a nursing home for the rest of her life, and I wondered when I should think about buying long-term care insurance.

A: In 2010, the average age of a long-term care insurance purchaser was 59, and I’m guessing that it’s hard for this purchase to get on the radar screens of younger folks. And 40% of people who need long term care are working-age adults between 18 and 64. But long term care insurance is not a general panacea. For those who have no assets to protect, or are not interested in leaving an estate, or who cannot afford the premiums, long term care insurance may not be the answer.

Late middle age (late 40s, 50s, and early 60s) is generally thought to be the best time. Of course, the younger you are when you purchase long term care protection, the lower the premium. Although most premiums remain level as you age, premiums can be altered on a class basis. Long term care products are generally not available after age 79.

Children in their 20’s, 30’s and 40’s are frequently interested in purchasing long term care insurance for their parents to protect not only their parent’s assets and estate, but to preserve their own assets at a time when sending their own children to college might already be a significant financial burden. (Adult children are not legally obligated to pay for their parents’ long-term care, but many would consider such support a moral obligation.)

When you’re shopping for long-term care insurance, here are

a few things to keep in mind:• It is likely that rates for women, particularly single women will be higher than those for other applicants. These changes are due to additional experience and information the insurers have been gathering from their claims over the years. Women have longer life expectancies and tend to enter nursing homes sooner and remain there longer than men. 75% of all nursing home residents over the age of 85 are women.

• If it’s an uncomfortable stretch on your budget for you to pay the premiums, so that there’s a real chance of a policy lapse, you’re buying more insurance than you can afford. Are you sure you’re buying the right amount? You don’t have to cover your “first dollar of loss.” For example, if the cost of nursing home care is $200 per day, you wouldn’t necessarily need that much coverage because you could “self-insure” for part of the cost - you could use some of your monthly income or your

savings or the proceeds from the sale of your home to cover your cost.

• Unless you know how long you will live and how sick you’ll be before you die, you will make a mistake. If you purchase long term care insurance and never need it (which we all hope will happen), then you may feel you have made a mistake. On the other hand, if you don’t purchase long term care insurance, and long term care is needed, you’ve made a very expensive mistake. Which mistake would you prefer to make?

There is a 68% probability that an individual over age 65 will become cognitively impaired or unable to complete at least two activities of daily living - dressing, toileting, bathing or eating - over his or her lifetime. Although I’m just as much in denial as anyone, that level of risk seems staggering. Unless you’re so rich you can pay as you go or so poor you don’t have anything to lose, you owe it to yourself and your family to consider insurance against the risk. (Editor’s Note: Molly M. Wood is a partner at Stevens & Brand, L.L.P., in Lawrence, Kansas. If you have a legal question or concern, call your attorney, or you may contact the Kansas Elder Law Hotline, a toll-free legal advice and referral service for Kansas Seniors, 1-(888)-353-5337. The Elder Law Project attorney is available by appointment in Douglas County at the Lawrence Senior Center, 842-0543.)

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PLEASE NOTE: All Dances are held from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 1803 West Sixth Street. Admission for dances is $5 per person. Everyone welcome.

• SUNDAY, MARCH 2 Country Melody• SUNDAY, MARCH 9 Dr. Cook’s Medicine Show• SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Barbed Wire

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O.U.R.S.(Oldsters United for Responsible Service)Dances • March 2014

All Rehearsals and Concerts are held at 4 p.m. on Fridays, unless otherwise noted. Rehearsals are held at the Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vermont. Band Director John Towner encourages anyone interested in playing to join. Dues are $5 for the year. Contact John Towner at 785-865-3519 or 785-865-8851 (cell), or by email at towner@sunflower.com.

NEW HORIZONSBAND SCHEDULE

MARCH7 – Rehearsal14 – Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living (West), 4851 Harvard Road21 – 3:35 - Pioneer Ridge Health Center (East), 4851 Harvard Road28 – NHB Recording Session at Senior Center

APRIL4 – Meadowlark Estates, 4430 Bauer Farm Drive11 – Rehearsal18 – Rehearsal25 – Drury Place, 1510 St. Andrews Dr. (Picture Day)

MAY2 – End of Season Get-Together

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Douglas County Senior Services, Inc., is funded by Douglas County Mill Levy • Older Americans Act through the Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging • Kansas Department on Aging • Kansas Department of Transportation • special grants • project income • fund-raising activities • and your donations.

Douglas County Senior Services, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or size. If you feel that you have been discriminated against, you have the right to file a complaint with Douglas County Senior Services. 842-0543. (TDD: 1-800-766-3777). Toll free: 1-877-295-DCSS (1-877-295-3277)On the web: dgcoseniorservices.org

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