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Editor: Janet Ikenberry Executive Director: Kristin Scheurer

Printer: Lawrence Journal-World609 New HampshireLawrence, KS 66044

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

Douglas County Senior Services, Inc. does not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, ancestry, nationalorigin, disability, sexual orientation or size. If you feel that you

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

and active in their homes and communities.

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DCSS ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN“PAY IT FORWARD”

Won’t you please consider a gift to Douglas County Senior Services as we strive to build resources to meeta growing demand for services for our “booming”senior population? Help us succeed in buildingnew programs and services in our communities tomatch the needs and desires of Douglas County’s older residents. Contact Tina Roberts, Resource Development Manager at (785) 842-0543.

With the changes inKansas tax laws that repealed the Food Sales Tax Refund and theHomestead Refund for renters, there will be many people who do not

year.

This is a complicated issue, but here are some tips to help you determine if you need to

ONLY for the Food Sales Tax Refund and/or the Homestead Refund for renters AND your income and living situation has not changed, you will

for 2013. This is the case for taxpayers whoreceive only Social

Security or Disabilityand a small amount of unearned income; i.e.

side, if you own your home (or trailer) youwill still qualify for the Homestead Refund. Please come see AARP

Here are somecircumstances when

is SINGLE and you make over $10,000 (not counting SocialSecurity).

MARRIED FILINGJOINTLY and youmake over $20,000 (not counting SocialSecurity).

employment income of at least $400.

Here are somecircumstances when

• You had income taxwithheld from your pay.• You made estimated tax payments for this taxyear.• You may qualify for the Earned Income Credit.

You may qualify for theChild Tax Credit or anEducation Credit.

If you are unsure, pleasestop by your local AARP

we will review your taxsituation. Please do this before you make a tax appointment.

NEED TO FILE TAXESTHIS YEAR?DO YOU

THANK YOU!DCSS would like to thank the Lawrence Medical Managers Association, a local educational and networking organization for healthcare administrators and providers, for a generous donation of $500. This gift will assist us in paying forone month’s worth of fuel for one vehicle in our Senior Wheels program.

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Douglas County Senior Services, Inc has been awarded a $1558 grant through the Kansas Health Foundation’s Recognition Grants program. This money will help support the Stepping On program, a 7 week, evidence-based program that has been

in older people. The program covers a range of issues, including falls and reducing risk, strength and balance exercises, home hazards review, safe footwear, safety in public places, community mobility, and coping after a fall. Stepping On classes are provided in Douglas County by a partnership between Douglas County Senior Services, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and the Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls are the leading cause of injury and death among those who are age 65 and older. Twenty to thirty percent of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries that can result in reduced mobility, loss of physical conditioning, and an increased risk for further falls and social isolation. Stepping On offers older adults a way of reducing falls, while at the

situations where they are at risk of falling. In addition to strength and balance exercises,

therapy, pharmacology, community safety, and ophthalmology offer relevant and realistic approaches to reducing fall risk. A 14-month, randomized study published in

the September 2004 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that older adults who completed the Stepping On program experienced a 31% reduction in falls. The Kansas Health Foundation is a private philanthropy based in Wichita, but statewide in its focus. Its mission is to improve the health of all Kansans. To learn more about the Foundation, please visit www.kansashealth.org. For more information about the Stepping On program, including upcoming classes, please contact Rebecca Clancy, Leisure and Learning Specialist at Douglas County Senior Services, at (785) 842-0543.

DCSS RECEIVES GRANT FROM KANSAS HEALTH FOUNDATION

Happy 2014 and I hope

family and loved ones

and friends that may live

another continent. We have the ability to stay

nearly impossible only a

thing that comes along;

to complicate matters. Social media sites have by no means been an

type of potential scam affecting social media that

companies and sometimes scammers collect (harvest)

information they glean

post and recommend and

that information to other companies.

information companies

the point of a 2012

that data. I believe this

side and as an illegitimate

the posts on Facebook

money to a scammer? Other variations on this

to “like” and leave “comments” on a page and they then sell the page

to a company looking for instant and easy access to

(Some of the information in this article was obtained from the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Trade Commission and 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.)

Harvesting - In 2014 it is Not Just Something for FarmersA Letter From District Attorney Charles Branson

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Signature required.

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, JANUARY 5 Country Melody

• SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 Dr. Cook’s Medicine Show• SUNDAY, JANUARY 19

Good Ole Boys• SUNDAY, JANUARY 26

Borderline Country (Business Meeting 5 p.m.)

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

NEW HORIZONS BANDWinter Schedule 2014

JANUARY3 – Rehearsal10 – Rehearsal17 – Rehearsal24 – Rehearsal31 – Rehearsal

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LEISURE AND LEARNING CATALOGUE

W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Tai Chi - ages 60 and upWednesdays, January 8 - March 5, 10 - 11:10 a.m. Fee: $32. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy.

Improves strength,

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

Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Wii

Wii? Come join us in this fun, interactive game. It works your muscles, lifts your mood and itís good for older adults. Call 842-

0543 if interested.

Yoga - ages 60 and upMondays, January 6 - March 3, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Fee: $39. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Annie Wilsey.

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

you will completely

circulation and your sense

the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Zumba Gold - ages 60 and upTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - March 6, 9:30 ñ 10:30 a.m. Fee: $46. Location: Holcolm Rec Center. Instructor: Susan

Pomeroy.

creates a fun atmosphere that delivers results, as well as a “feel happy” workout! You can still

Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

ENTERTAINMENT

Theatre Lawrence Dress Rehearsal - “Other Desert Cities”

show starts at 7:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Theatre Lawrence.

Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs

and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is

dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history-- a wound they don’t want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the sand and dares them

critics, this is a deeply moving play. Note: Due

tickets, only 2 tickets will

after a random drawing

rehearsal date.

New Theatre Matinee - “Smokey Joe’s Café: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller”Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 10:30 am - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $60. Transportation provided from Lawrence Senior Center.

Four years running on Broadway, Smokey Joe’s Café is a compelling rock n’ roll musical revue encompassing the songs

inventors of this music genre. Their timeless

for this electrifying entertainment that had critics raving and audiences stampeding

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, I’m A Woman and Kansas City. As always the price includes transportation, a

the show.

TRAVEL CLUB

Clancy, DCSS Leisure and Learning Specialist, at (785) 842-0543 for more information on the following trips. Detailed

at the Lawrence Senior Center.

Dallas & Fort WorthApril 3-7, 2014

$449, Single- $569

This 5-day, 4-night trip includes motor coach transportation, 8 meals, guided tour of Dallas,

Floor Museum, admission

Ranch (site of the famous television show “Dallas!”), admission to

and Museum, guided tour of Fort Worth, and an

at the Lawrence Senior Center. Final payment is

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WELCOME TO MEDICAREMeeting January 15Are you new to Medicare? Do you have questions? Douglas County Senior Services will present a “Welcome to Medicare” meeting on Wednesday, January 15 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.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW...

• Tax assistance at the Lawrence tax site, Douglas County Senior Services will begin on Monday, February 3, 2014.• Tax assistance hours will be Monday - Thursday, noon to 4 pm Saturday, 9 am to noon• The Tax Appointment phone line number is 785-856-0365• The Tax Appointment phone line will be open Monday - Thursday, from 9 am to 3 pm starting Tuesday, January 21, 2014

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

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Dear Savvy Senior,Am I entitled to my former husband’s Social Security

12 unpleasant years and

may be eligible for.

Ex-spouse

Dear Ex-spouse,

that for the most part, Social Security provides

you meet the government’s

A divorced spouse can

collect a Social Security

they are at least age 62,

10 years, are unmarried

In order to collect,

spouse must also be at least 62 and eligible for

and you must have been

years. But, he doesn’t have to be receiving them in order for you to collect

your right to divorcee

A divorced spouse can receive up to 50 percent

early see ssa.gov/retire2/agereduction.htm.

Keep in mind though, that

history, you’ll receive the

You cannot receive

record too.

earnings history, see your Social Security statement at ssa.gov/myaccount. And to get an estimate of your

call Social Security at

Number to get it.

U.S. divorcees get married again, it’s also important to understand that remarrying

unless the later marriage

have been married and

marriages lasting more than 10 years, you can collect

the larger Social Security

more years, you become eligible for divorced

due.

available to divorced spouses as early as age 60

But, if you remarry before 60 you become ineligible unless the marriage ends. Remarrying after age

eligibility.

Also note that if you are receiving divorced

over to the higher paying

Being divorced also offers

that can help boost your

divorced spouses, there’s

been at your full retirement age.

you are currently collecting Social Security retirement

payment is larger. Or, if you’re collecting survivor’s

payment.

(Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.)

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LEISURE AND LEARNING CATALOGUEinstructor in partnership with the local Arthritis Foundation chapter and Lawrence Parks and Recreation. Please register by Monday, January 6.

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

Aerobic Dance Exercise - ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, January 6 - March 7, 8:50 - 9:50 a.m. Fee: $62. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Instructor: Nicki Listerman.

Move to lively music while you reap the many

conditioning. Increase your stamina and agility, while improving your immune system and cardio pulmonary function through dancing. Enhance

and muscle strength during the toning and stretching segment of class. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

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.

Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi - ages 60 and up Mondays and Fridays, January 6 - March 7, 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: $46. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy.

Designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis using Sun style Tai Chi, one of the four major recognized styles of 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, which makes it easier and more comfortable to learn. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Cycling - Pedal Pushers - ages 60 and up

Fridays, January 10 - March 7, 12-12:45 a.m. Location: Community Building. Fee: $34. Instructor: Vicki Lysen.

This is a beginning class designed for older adults. Indoor cycling can increase your endurance and strength in your lower body, core and upper body. Individuals are responsible

for the intensity of their own workouts. Bikers can modify their cycling resistance and pace according to their current

the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Fitness for Life - ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, January 6 - March 7, 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: $62. Location: Holcom Rec Center. Instructor: Melanie Johnson.

delay the degenerative diseases associated with aging and thus help us to look and feel well. Class helps coordination, improves circulation,

and improves muscle tone. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Pilates Silver - ages 60 and upTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - March 6, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Fee: $46. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Instructor: Pat Middaugh.

Pilates is a modern approach to body conditioning. Class will focus on core muscles such as hips, thighs, and abdominals that will strengthen and tone by stretching. Main principles include following motion,

precision, centering and control. This class not only strengthens your body but your mind as well. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Senior Strength Training - ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, January 6 - March 7, times vary with beginner and advanced classes. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Fee: $62. Instructor: Cindy Baker/Vicki Lysen/Crystal Shepherd.

Strength Training for seniors is effective

for improving balance (preventing falls), strengthening major muscle groups and increasing muscle mass and bone density. Class is designed to include functional movement patterns to enhance daily living activities. A variety of strength training equipment will be used, including universal machines, free weights and resistance tubing and bands. Class includes a warm-up period and post-workout stretch. NOTE: A physician’s release is required prior to beginning of class. Register at the Community Building, 115

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LEISURE AND LEARNING CATALOGUEContinued from page 11and the Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel. Lunch is included and is at a local eatery which offers a garden-fresh meal. Enjoy a unique shopping adventure at Cockrell Mercantile which consists of 5 distinctive buildings in a country setting.

EDUCATION, HOBBY & FINANCE

Fundamentals of Estate PlanningTuesday, February 18, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Carnegie Building. 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. 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

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, February 20, 2:-3:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Carnegie Building. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell.

In our IRA/401 (k) world, you are responsible for

Basic Personal Finance and Investing will help you chart that course. The class provides an overview

considerations, including:

investment options such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs; risk tolerance and capacity;

allocation, and rebalancing of an investment portfolio. While the focus is on saving and investing for retirement, the principles apply to other long-term

as saving for a child’s college education. The presentation lasts about an hour, followed by an open question-and-answer period.

*NEW* Making Computer Videos - ages 60 and upSaturdays, February 22- March 1, 2 - 4 p.m. Fee: $25. Location: River Front Plaza Computer Lab.

Instructor: Andrew Torres.

This class will show PC users how to make DVD videos of special occasions such as reunions, parties, vacations, weddings and birthdays. Learn to incorporate still photographs or movie clips with captions and narrations and how to add music to enhance the DVD production. Students must bring pictures, movie clips, music, recordings

devices, such as a DVD, CD, smart phone with cord or secure digital camera cards with USB adapters to

the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Lawrence 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. See 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

hyperbolic paraboloid house, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Co-

sponsored with Parks and Rec. For more information or to register please contact Jo Ellis at (785) 832-7920.

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).

Join Lori as she 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. If you are starting out and need assistance in getting supplies, please call Lori at

785-917-0118.

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

*NEW* Arthritis Foundation Exercise ProgramTuesdays and Thursdays, February 4 - March 27, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fee: $15. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a community-based, recreational group exercise and education program

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

This class is conducted

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Anyone 55 and over is welcome to participate in these fun and friendly activities. Groups listed

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 Center

Tuesday...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 Center

Friday...Chair Exercise: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m., Conference RoomClarinet rehearsal: 2:45-3:45, Multipurpose Room New Horizon Band: 4 p.m., Multipurpose 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

dining center situation. Contact the Leisure and Learning Department for details.

ONGOING GROUPS AND DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

Skillbuilders will resume in March, but until then you have the opportunity in January to attend a continuance of the Skillbuilders program on Car Care 101. Lawrence Public Library is offering a short course on tips and techniques for safe driving and honing your driving knowledge. It will not count for an insurance discount but it boost your con�dence while “on the road.” Space is limited but if you are interested in more details, contact Pattie Johnston, Outreach Services, 785-843-3833 ext.115.

mini-SKILLBUILDERS ProgramLawrence Public Library

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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AICR HEALTHTALKKaren Collins, MS, RD, CDNAmerican Institute for Cancer Research

Q I want to lose weight, but when I get too hungry, I overeat. How can I tell when to ignore the urge

versus when it’s time to eat before I’m too hungry?

AIt’s not always easy to know the best time to eat, especially if you’ve spent years dieting with a

mindset of trying to ignore your body’s hunger signals. The good news is that the skill of knowing when you are truly hungry becomes easier the more you practice it, and this will not only help you lose weight but can play a key role in helping you maintain a healthy weight. Begin by training yourself to recognize degrees of hunger by rating it on a one-to-ten scale before and after you eat. (Ten equals stuffed, one equals feeling so hungry

With practice, you’ll learn to recognize signals of hunger and know when to eat something before you get to the point of out-of-control overeating. For some people, it’s stomach rumbling; for others, it’s decreased ability to focus attention. You can also practice recognizing non-hunger urges to eat. For example, you might notice that you’re sensitive to cues like seeing others eat or smelling pleasant aromas from a bakery. You may also learn that

a way to cope when upset or tired. Behavioral therapists often note that this desire to eat when not hungry tends to come in a wave. If you aren’t hungry, the urge will usually pass if you can distract yourself with something else for a little while. The problem is that most of us don’t realize that and give in to the urge too soon. The bottom line is learning to tune in and trust your body signals. Keeping some form of journal can be very helpful to

body signals and understand how eating choices can set you up for more long-lasting hunger satisfaction. If

website of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (http://

SERVING LAWRENCE, LECOMPTON,

EUDORA,& BALDWIN CITY

RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION call

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

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.

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.

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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LEISURE AND LEARNING CATALOGUEmultiple door-slammings, body-snatchings, and a

scene, two questions remain: Who killed Lila Larswald? And if she’s not dead then who is it? The craziness plays out on a set that allows the audience to be present in one apartment, while viewing the action in its neighboring unit across the way. 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.

Lied Center Presents“The Wonderful Wizard of Song: The Music of Harold Arlen”Sunday, January 26, show starts at 2:00 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Lied Center. Maximum: 12.

Multimedia musical revue of Harold Arlen’s hits brought to life by The Three Crooners- George Bugatti, Marcus Goldhaber and Joe Shepherd, along with Antionette Henry. Their performance will be accompanied by inside stories and Arlen’s rare behind-the-scenes home movies. Arlen, the wonderful wizard of song, composed the score for the Wizard of Oz. In addition to writing Over the Rainbow, the song that is considered

the twentieth century’s number one song, he is known for writing more than 400 other songs. His numerous hits, including Get Happy and Any Place I Hang My Hat is Home, were heard across the country -- from the Cotton Club, a popular Harlem night club, to Broadway and Hollywood movies.

DAY/SHORT TRIPS

For reservations please contact Rebecca Clancy at

available at the Lawrence Senior Center.

“Dixie Swim Club” MatineeSunday, March 9. Fee: $65. Pick-up/drop-off location: Lawrence.

The Thelma Moore Community Playhouse, home of the Chamber Players Community Theatre in Garnett, has grown into one of the largest running dinner theatres in Kansas. “Dixie Swim Club”

unforgettable women whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges

Includes lunch. EARLY

BOOKING BONUS: If your payment is received by no later than January 6, you will be entered in an onboard drawing for a gift valued at over $50!

Chicken-n-Pickin’ Ranch: Duling Family Dinner TheaterTuesday, March 25. Fee: $79. Pick-up/Drop-off location: Lawrence.

This “Fried Chicken Getaway” takes us to the tiny community of Walnut, located in Southeast Kansas. Owner Karen Duling will treat us to a fabulous fried chicken

cooked the old fashioned way in a cast iron skillet. After lunch enjoy two hours of wholesome entertainment. The show features a new band and includes classic country music, storytelling, and comedy. EARLY BOOKING BONUS: If your payment is received by no later than January 22, you will be entered in an onboard drawing for a gift valued at over $50!

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

This tour offers two very unique museums located in historic St. Joseph, MO. First we’ll visit

the St. Joseph Museum Complex which houses the Glore Psychiatric Museum, once known as the “State Lunatic Asylum No. 2.” This museum is recognized as one of the most unusual museums in the country and 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. We will also visit the Pony Express Museum to learn about the young people who raced against nature’s cruel elements and rugged

terrain in an attempt to unite a country separated by distance. A delicious hot brisket meal with all the trimmings is included.

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

This Gardening Getaway takes us to beautiful Powell Gardens, located in Kingsville, MO. Set on more than 970 acres of botanical bliss, see breathtaking display gardens, interesting architecture, a nature trail

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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

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

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 JANUARY ACTIVITIES

AARP Smart Driver CourseThursday and Friday, January 16-17, 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 with the AARP Smart Driver Course. Learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety

laws and rules of the road.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.

Popcorn FridaysEvery Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee: None, but donations accepted. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. 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 BodyTuesday, January 7- February 25, 3-4 p.m. Fee: $24. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Conference Room. Instructor: Susan Rieger. Maximum: 12.

This gentle yoga class encourages freedom in all the joints of the body, increases core and leg strength, improves balance, and leaves the participant 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. Limited spots available, please call 842-0543 to register.

Computer 101- ages 60 and upTuesdays, January 14- February 18, 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 helps 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.

Theatre Lawrence Dress Rehearsal - “Wrong Window”Thursday, January 16, show starts at 7:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Theatre Lawrence.

A tribute to the Master of Horror, Alfred Hitchcock, in a comedy whodunit. New York couple Marnie and Jeff think they spy their neighbor do away with his wife. After they draw their torn curtain, the lady vanishes. The bumbling witnesses sneak into their neighbor’s apartment- 39 steps away- and the fun begins. Amid

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JANUARY 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTSDCSS Board of DirectorsPattie Johnston, PresidentDennis Domer,Vice PresidentJudy Wright,SecretaryJason Hornberger, Treasurer

Judy BellomeHank BoothSue BrownKathy Clausing-WillisDr. Phil GodwinStacey Hunter SchwartzEllen Paulsen

2014

1 CLOSED for New Year’s Holiday

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

7 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.

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

10 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.

11 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.

15 Welcome to Medicare Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. Informational meeting for those new to Medicare. For information call 842-0543.

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

17 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.

20 CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 21 Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. For more information call 865-2450.

21 Stroke Support Group, 4 p.m., Lawrence

Memorial Hospital. For more information call 785-505-2886.

21 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.

24 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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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

760-2102Pinecrest II Apts.

924 Walnut, Eudora

Baldwin Senior CenterMaxine Scott, coordinator

(785) 594-24091221 Indiana, Baldwin City

DINING CENTER LOCATIONS

“What’s for lunch?”

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.

“Grab & Go”Senior Carry-out Meals Available

Wednesday, January 1 - CLOSED for HolidayThursday, January 2 - Polish Hot DogFriday, January 3 - Chicken & Artichoke in White Cheese Sauce

Monday, January 6 - Swedish MeatballsTuesday, January 7 - Turkey and GravyWednesday, January 8 - Beef EnchiladasThursday, January 9 - Chicken SpaghettiFriday, January 10 - Beef Lasagna

Monday, January 13 - BBQ Pulled PorkTuesday, January 14 - Chicken FajitasWednesday, January 15 - Smothered SteakThursday, January 16 - Chicken and NoodlesFriday, January 17 - Broccoli and Cheese Casserole with Pork

Monday, January 20 - CLOSED for HolidayTuesday, January 21 - Parmesan ChickenWednesday, January 22 - Sweet and Sour PorkThursday, January 23 - Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

Friday, January 24 - Beef Stew

Monday, January 27 - Stroganoff MeatballsTuesday, January 28 - Glazed HamWednesday, January 29 -Chicken Supreme CasseroleThursday, January 30 - ChiliFriday, January 31 - Pork with Sage Gravy

(Menu subject to change without notice.)

JANUARYMenu Entrées

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.

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LEGALESE

Q: I was cleaning out some stuff at home when

labeled “IMPORTANT.” Amongst ancient tax returns and insurance policies, I found the Will my husband and I had an attorney prepare for us

was wondering how often it is recommended that a Will be revised?

A: A Will, once properly executed, can remain a valid legal document for a long time - sometimes for life, but there are many estate planning tools that might better suit your needs. It is a good idea to review all your legal arrangements, including your Advance Directives, periodically. Not only will this refresh your memory, it can also bring to your attention any changes that may need to be made. In fact, as the new year gets started, now is an opportune time to make sure that all of your legal affairs are in order. The following is an annual checklist to help you to be legally prepared for the year to come.

ESTATE/FINANCIAL PLAN• Do you have an estate plan - Will, trust, transfer-on-death-deed, pay-on-death

- that is, have you formally designated who gets your property when you die?• Have you made primary

designations for your IRA, 401(k), securities,

institutions? Are those

coordinated with your other estate planning strategies?• Have there been any changes in the composition of your family (deaths, marriages, births) that should be addressed in your estate plan?• Do you have a Durable General Power of Attorney (POA) or a Trust to

affairs if you become incompetent? (If you have an older POA document, you might consider having it redone; Kansas passed a comprehensive revision of its POA statute in 2004, and thereís lots of room for improvement over the old-style.) • Do you have your original POA, Will or Trust, etc. in a safe place (safe deposit

the people who would be involved - your agent under your POA and your executor or successor trustee - know

HEALTH CARE• Do you have a Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) to direct the medical care you receive in the event you become terminally ill, incompetent, or both?• Does your HCPOA allow your doctor to provide

your agent or others under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? • Have you communicated your end-of-life wishes to your physician and family?• Do your physician and close family members or friends have a copy of your HCPOA?• Do you have your original HCPOA and Living Will in a safe place (safe deposit box,

• Does your family know what type of burial arrangements you prefer? What provisions for payment of your burial have you made?

INSURANCE• Is your life insurance current? Have you disposed of old policies that are no longer in force? Have you

designations on any current policies you retain? • How about your long-term care insurance?• Are your car and home owner’s insurance adequate? (Isn’t your home becoming more valuable or, more precisely, more expensive to replace?)• Do you have copies of all your policies in a safe place?

MISCELLANEOUS• Do you have a current inventory of the contents of your safe deposit box or

have to be fancy - your dated handwritten list would

• Do you have a list of valuables and jewelry?• Do you have any organ donation requests, and are they known by your physician and family?• Do you have a list of important people (family members, physicians, attorney, etc.) and how they can be contacted?• Does a third party (family member, attorney, trusted friend) know the location of your important documents AND have the ability to gain access to them? (For

example, if you have everything in a safe deposit box, you should make arrangements for that person to have access to the box.)

answering any of the questions listed above, or if you have discovered that you need assistance getting your legal affairs ready for 2014, please contact your family lawyer or the Elder Law Hotline, a toll free legal advice and referral hotline for persons 60 and older, 1-888-353-5337. An Elder Law Project attorney is available in Lawrence by appointment at Douglas County Senior Services, 842-0543.

(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.)

by Molly Wood

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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

760-2102Pinecrest II Apts.

924 Walnut, Eudora

Baldwin Senior CenterMaxine Scott, coordinator

(785) 594-24091221 Indiana, Baldwin City

DINING CENTER LOCATIONS

“What’s for lunch?”

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.

“Grab & Go”Senior Carry-out Meals Available

Wednesday, January 1 - CLOSED for HolidayThursday, January 2 - Polish Hot DogFriday, January 3 - Chicken & Artichoke in White Cheese Sauce

Monday, January 6 - Swedish MeatballsTuesday, January 7 - Turkey and GravyWednesday, January 8 - Beef EnchiladasThursday, January 9 - Chicken SpaghettiFriday, January 10 - Beef Lasagna

Monday, January 13 - BBQ Pulled PorkTuesday, January 14 - Chicken FajitasWednesday, January 15 - Smothered SteakThursday, January 16 - Chicken and NoodlesFriday, January 17 - Broccoli and Cheese Casserole with Pork

Monday, January 20 - CLOSED for HolidayTuesday, January 21 - Parmesan ChickenWednesday, January 22 - Sweet and Sour PorkThursday, January 23 - Spaghetti and Meat Sauce

Friday, January 24 - Beef Stew

Monday, January 27 - Stroganoff MeatballsTuesday, January 28 - Glazed HamWednesday, January 29 -Chicken Supreme CasseroleThursday, January 30 - ChiliFriday, January 31 - Pork with Sage Gravy

(Menu subject to change without notice.)

JANUARYMenu Entrées

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.

60 & BETTER PAGE 9

LEGALESE

Q: I was cleaning out some stuff at home when

labeled “IMPORTANT.” Amongst ancient tax returns and insurance policies, I found the Will my husband and I had an attorney prepare for us

was wondering how often it is recommended that a Will be revised?

A: A Will, once properly executed, can remain a valid legal document for a long time - sometimes for life, but there are many estate planning tools that might better suit your needs. It is a good idea to review all your legal arrangements, including your Advance Directives, periodically. Not only will this refresh your memory, it can also bring to your attention any changes that may need to be made. In fact, as the new year gets started, now is an opportune time to make sure that all of your legal affairs are in order. The following is an annual checklist to help you to be legally prepared for the year to come.

ESTATE/FINANCIAL PLAN• Do you have an estate plan - Will, trust, transfer-on-death-deed, pay-on-death

- that is, have you formally designated who gets your property when you die?• Have you made primary

designations for your IRA, 401(k), securities,

institutions? Are those

coordinated with your other estate planning strategies?• Have there been any changes in the composition of your family (deaths, marriages, births) that should be addressed in your estate plan?• Do you have a Durable General Power of Attorney (POA) or a Trust to

affairs if you become incompetent? (If you have an older POA document, you might consider having it redone; Kansas passed a comprehensive revision of its POA statute in 2004, and thereís lots of room for improvement over the old-style.) • Do you have your original POA, Will or Trust, etc. in a safe place (safe deposit

the people who would be involved - your agent under your POA and your executor or successor trustee - know

HEALTH CARE• Do you have a Living Will and Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) to direct the medical care you receive in the event you become terminally ill, incompetent, or both?• Does your HCPOA allow your doctor to provide

your agent or others under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)? • Have you communicated your end-of-life wishes to your physician and family?• Do your physician and close family members or friends have a copy of your HCPOA?• Do you have your original HCPOA and Living Will in a safe place (safe deposit box,

• Does your family know what type of burial arrangements you prefer? What provisions for payment of your burial have you made?

INSURANCE• Is your life insurance current? Have you disposed of old policies that are no longer in force? Have you

designations on any current policies you retain? • How about your long-term care insurance?• Are your car and home owner’s insurance adequate? (Isn’t your home becoming more valuable or, more precisely, more expensive to replace?)• Do you have copies of all your policies in a safe place?

MISCELLANEOUS• Do you have a current inventory of the contents of your safe deposit box or

have to be fancy - your dated handwritten list would

• Do you have a list of valuables and jewelry?• Do you have any organ donation requests, and are they known by your physician and family?• Do you have a list of important people (family members, physicians, attorney, etc.) and how they can be contacted?• Does a third party (family member, attorney, trusted friend) know the location of your important documents AND have the ability to gain access to them? (For

example, if you have everything in a safe deposit box, you should make arrangements for that person to have access to the box.)

answering any of the questions listed above, or if you have discovered that you need assistance getting your legal affairs ready for 2014, please contact your family lawyer or the Elder Law Hotline, a toll free legal advice and referral hotline for persons 60 and older, 1-888-353-5337. An Elder Law Project attorney is available in Lawrence by appointment at Douglas County Senior Services, 842-0543.

(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.)

by Molly Wood

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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

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

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 JANUARY ACTIVITIES

AARP Smart Driver CourseThursday and Friday, January 16-17, 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 with the AARP Smart Driver Course. Learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety

laws and rules of the road.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.

Popcorn FridaysEvery Friday, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Fee: None, but donations accepted. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. 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 BodyTuesday, January 7- February 25, 3-4 p.m. Fee: $24. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Conference Room. Instructor: Susan Rieger. Maximum: 12.

This gentle yoga class encourages freedom in all the joints of the body, increases core and leg strength, improves balance, and leaves the participant 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. Limited spots available, please call 842-0543 to register.

Computer 101- ages 60 and upTuesdays, January 14- February 18, 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 helps 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.

Theatre Lawrence Dress Rehearsal - “Wrong Window”Thursday, January 16, show starts at 7:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Theatre Lawrence.

A tribute to the Master of Horror, Alfred Hitchcock, in a comedy whodunit. New York couple Marnie and Jeff think they spy their neighbor do away with his wife. After they draw their torn curtain, the lady vanishes. The bumbling witnesses sneak into their neighbor’s apartment- 39 steps away- and the fun begins. Amid

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JANUARY 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTSDCSS Board of DirectorsPattie Johnston, PresidentDennis Domer,Vice PresidentJudy Wright,SecretaryJason Hornberger, Treasurer

Judy BellomeHank BoothSue BrownKathy Clausing-WillisDr. Phil GodwinStacey Hunter SchwartzEllen Paulsen

2014

1 CLOSED for New Year’s Holiday

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

7 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.

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

10 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.

11 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.

15 Welcome to Medicare Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m., Lawrence Senior Center. Informational meeting for those new to Medicare. For information call 842-0543.

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

17 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.

20 CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday 21 Parkinson’s Support Group, 2 p.m., First Presbyterian Church. For more information call 865-2450.

21 Stroke Support Group, 4 p.m., Lawrence

Memorial Hospital. For more information call 785-505-2886.

21 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.

24 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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AICR HEALTHTALKKaren Collins, MS, RD, CDNAmerican Institute for Cancer Research

Q I want to lose weight, but when I get too hungry, I overeat. How can I tell when to ignore the urge

versus when it’s time to eat before I’m too hungry?

AIt’s not always easy to know the best time to eat, especially if you’ve spent years dieting with a

mindset of trying to ignore your body’s hunger signals. The good news is that the skill of knowing when you are truly hungry becomes easier the more you practice it, and this will not only help you lose weight but can play a key role in helping you maintain a healthy weight. Begin by training yourself to recognize degrees of hunger by rating it on a one-to-ten scale before and after you eat. (Ten equals stuffed, one equals feeling so hungry

With practice, you’ll learn to recognize signals of hunger and know when to eat something before you get to the point of out-of-control overeating. For some people, it’s stomach rumbling; for others, it’s decreased ability to focus attention. You can also practice recognizing non-hunger urges to eat. For example, you might notice that you’re sensitive to cues like seeing others eat or smelling pleasant aromas from a bakery. You may also learn that

a way to cope when upset or tired. Behavioral therapists often note that this desire to eat when not hungry tends to come in a wave. If you aren’t hungry, the urge will usually pass if you can distract yourself with something else for a little while. The problem is that most of us don’t realize that and give in to the urge too soon. The bottom line is learning to tune in and trust your body signals. Keeping some form of journal can be very helpful to

body signals and understand how eating choices can set you up for more long-lasting hunger satisfaction. If

website of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (http://

SERVING LAWRENCE, LECOMPTON,

EUDORA,& BALDWIN CITY

RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION call

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

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.

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.

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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Continued on page 12

LEISURE AND LEARNING CATALOGUEmultiple door-slammings, body-snatchings, and a

scene, two questions remain: Who killed Lila Larswald? And if she’s not dead then who is it? The craziness plays out on a set that allows the audience to be present in one apartment, while viewing the action in its neighboring unit across the way. 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.

Lied Center Presents“The Wonderful Wizard of Song: The Music of Harold Arlen”Sunday, January 26, show starts at 2:00 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Lied Center. Maximum: 12.

Multimedia musical revue of Harold Arlen’s hits brought to life by The Three Crooners- George Bugatti, Marcus Goldhaber and Joe Shepherd, along with Antionette Henry. Their performance will be accompanied by inside stories and Arlen’s rare behind-the-scenes home movies. Arlen, the wonderful wizard of song, composed the score for the Wizard of Oz. In addition to writing Over the Rainbow, the song that is considered

the twentieth century’s number one song, he is known for writing more than 400 other songs. His numerous hits, including Get Happy and Any Place I Hang My Hat is Home, were heard across the country -- from the Cotton Club, a popular Harlem night club, to Broadway and Hollywood movies.

DAY/SHORT TRIPS

For reservations please contact Rebecca Clancy at

available at the Lawrence Senior Center.

“Dixie Swim Club” MatineeSunday, March 9. Fee: $65. Pick-up/drop-off location: Lawrence.

The Thelma Moore Community Playhouse, home of the Chamber Players Community Theatre in Garnett, has grown into one of the largest running dinner theatres in Kansas. “Dixie Swim Club”

unforgettable women whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges

Includes lunch. EARLY

BOOKING BONUS: If your payment is received by no later than January 6, you will be entered in an onboard drawing for a gift valued at over $50!

Chicken-n-Pickin’ Ranch: Duling Family Dinner TheaterTuesday, March 25. Fee: $79. Pick-up/Drop-off location: Lawrence.

This “Fried Chicken Getaway” takes us to the tiny community of Walnut, located in Southeast Kansas. Owner Karen Duling will treat us to a fabulous fried chicken

cooked the old fashioned way in a cast iron skillet. After lunch enjoy two hours of wholesome entertainment. The show features a new band and includes classic country music, storytelling, and comedy. EARLY BOOKING BONUS: If your payment is received by no later than January 22, you will be entered in an onboard drawing for a gift valued at over $50!

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

This tour offers two very unique museums located in historic St. Joseph, MO. First we’ll visit

the St. Joseph Museum Complex which houses the Glore Psychiatric Museum, once known as the “State Lunatic Asylum No. 2.” This museum is recognized as one of the most unusual museums in the country and 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. We will also visit the Pony Express Museum to learn about the young people who raced against nature’s cruel elements and rugged

terrain in an attempt to unite a country separated by distance. A delicious hot brisket meal with all the trimmings is included.

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

This Gardening Getaway takes us to beautiful Powell Gardens, located in Kingsville, MO. Set on more than 970 acres of botanical bliss, see breathtaking display gardens, interesting architecture, a nature trail

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LEISURE AND LEARNING CATALOGUEContinued from page 11and the Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel. Lunch is included and is at a local eatery which offers a garden-fresh meal. Enjoy a unique shopping adventure at Cockrell Mercantile which consists of 5 distinctive buildings in a country setting.

EDUCATION, HOBBY & FINANCE

Fundamentals of Estate PlanningTuesday, February 18, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Carnegie Building. 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. 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

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, February 20, 2:-3:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Carnegie Building. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell.

In our IRA/401 (k) world, you are responsible for

Basic Personal Finance and Investing will help you chart that course. The class provides an overview

considerations, including:

investment options such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and ETFs; risk tolerance and capacity;

allocation, and rebalancing of an investment portfolio. While the focus is on saving and investing for retirement, the principles apply to other long-term

as saving for a child’s college education. The presentation lasts about an hour, followed by an open question-and-answer period.

*NEW* Making Computer Videos - ages 60 and upSaturdays, February 22- March 1, 2 - 4 p.m. Fee: $25. Location: River Front Plaza Computer Lab.

Instructor: Andrew Torres.

This class will show PC users how to make DVD videos of special occasions such as reunions, parties, vacations, weddings and birthdays. Learn to incorporate still photographs or movie clips with captions and narrations and how to add music to enhance the DVD production. Students must bring pictures, movie clips, music, recordings

devices, such as a DVD, CD, smart phone with cord or secure digital camera cards with USB adapters to

the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Lawrence 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. See 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

hyperbolic paraboloid house, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Co-

sponsored with Parks and Rec. For more information or to register please contact Jo Ellis at (785) 832-7920.

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).

Join Lori as she 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. If you are starting out and need assistance in getting supplies, please call Lori at

785-917-0118.

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

*NEW* Arthritis Foundation Exercise ProgramTuesdays and Thursdays, February 4 - March 27, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Fee: $15. Location: Lawrence Senior Center.

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a community-based, recreational group exercise and education program

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

This class is conducted

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Anyone 55 and over is welcome to participate in these fun and friendly activities. Groups listed

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 Center

Tuesday...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 Center

Friday...Chair Exercise: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m., Conference RoomClarinet rehearsal: 2:45-3:45, Multipurpose Room New Horizon Band: 4 p.m., Multipurpose 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

dining center situation. Contact the Leisure and Learning Department for details.

ONGOING GROUPS AND DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

Skillbuilders will resume in March, but until then you have the opportunity in January to attend a continuance of the Skillbuilders program on Car Care 101. Lawrence Public Library is offering a short course on tips and techniques for safe driving and honing your driving knowledge. It will not count for an insurance discount but it boost your con�dence while “on the road.” Space is limited but if you are interested in more details, contact Pattie Johnston, Outreach Services, 785-843-3833 ext.115.

mini-SKILLBUILDERS ProgramLawrence Public Library

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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Dear Savvy Senior,Am I entitled to my former husband’s Social Security

12 unpleasant years and

may be eligible for.

Ex-spouse

Dear Ex-spouse,

that for the most part, Social Security provides

you meet the government’s

A divorced spouse can

collect a Social Security

they are at least age 62,

10 years, are unmarried

In order to collect,

spouse must also be at least 62 and eligible for

and you must have been

years. But, he doesn’t have to be receiving them in order for you to collect

your right to divorcee

A divorced spouse can receive up to 50 percent

early see ssa.gov/retire2/agereduction.htm.

Keep in mind though, that

history, you’ll receive the

You cannot receive

record too.

earnings history, see your Social Security statement at ssa.gov/myaccount. And to get an estimate of your

call Social Security at

Number to get it.

U.S. divorcees get married again, it’s also important to understand that remarrying

unless the later marriage

have been married and

marriages lasting more than 10 years, you can collect

the larger Social Security

more years, you become eligible for divorced

due.

available to divorced spouses as early as age 60

But, if you remarry before 60 you become ineligible unless the marriage ends. Remarrying after age

eligibility.

Also note that if you are receiving divorced

over to the higher paying

Being divorced also offers

that can help boost your

divorced spouses, there’s

been at your full retirement age.

you are currently collecting Social Security retirement

payment is larger. Or, if you’re collecting survivor’s

payment.

(Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.)

How Divorce Can Affect Your Social Security60 & BETTER PAGE 13

LEISURE AND LEARNING CATALOGUEinstructor in partnership with the local Arthritis Foundation chapter and Lawrence Parks and Recreation. Please register by Monday, January 6.

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

Aerobic Dance Exercise - ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, January 6 - March 7, 8:50 - 9:50 a.m. Fee: $62. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Instructor: Nicki Listerman.

Move to lively music while you reap the many

conditioning. Increase your stamina and agility, while improving your immune system and cardio pulmonary function through dancing. Enhance

and muscle strength during the toning and stretching segment of class. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

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.

Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi - ages 60 and up Mondays and Fridays, January 6 - March 7, 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: $46. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy.

Designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis using Sun style Tai Chi, one of the four major recognized styles of 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, which makes it easier and more comfortable to learn. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Cycling - Pedal Pushers - ages 60 and up

Fridays, January 10 - March 7, 12-12:45 a.m. Location: Community Building. Fee: $34. Instructor: Vicki Lysen.

This is a beginning class designed for older adults. Indoor cycling can increase your endurance and strength in your lower body, core and upper body. Individuals are responsible

for the intensity of their own workouts. Bikers can modify their cycling resistance and pace according to their current

the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Fitness for Life - ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, January 6 - March 7, 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: $62. Location: Holcom Rec Center. Instructor: Melanie Johnson.

delay the degenerative diseases associated with aging and thus help us to look and feel well. Class helps coordination, improves circulation,

and improves muscle tone. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Pilates Silver - ages 60 and upTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - March 6, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Fee: $46. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Instructor: Pat Middaugh.

Pilates is a modern approach to body conditioning. Class will focus on core muscles such as hips, thighs, and abdominals that will strengthen and tone by stretching. Main principles include following motion,

precision, centering and control. This class not only strengthens your body but your mind as well. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Senior Strength Training - ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, January 6 - March 7, times vary with beginner and advanced classes. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Fee: $62. Instructor: Cindy Baker/Vicki Lysen/Crystal Shepherd.

Strength Training for seniors is effective

for improving balance (preventing falls), strengthening major muscle groups and increasing muscle mass and bone density. Class is designed to include functional movement patterns to enhance daily living activities. A variety of strength training equipment will be used, including universal machines, free weights and resistance tubing and bands. Class includes a warm-up period and post-workout stretch. NOTE: A physician’s release is required prior to beginning of class. Register at the Community Building, 115

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LEISURE AND LEARNING CATALOGUE

W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Tai Chi - ages 60 and upWednesdays, January 8 - March 5, 10 - 11:10 a.m. Fee: $32. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy.

Improves strength,

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

Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Wii

Wii? Come join us in this fun, interactive game. It works your muscles, lifts your mood and itís good for older adults. Call 842-

0543 if interested.

Yoga - ages 60 and upMondays, January 6 - March 3, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Fee: $39. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Annie Wilsey.

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

you will completely

circulation and your sense

the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Zumba Gold - ages 60 and upTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - March 6, 9:30 ñ 10:30 a.m. Fee: $46. Location: Holcolm Rec Center. Instructor: Susan

Pomeroy.

creates a fun atmosphere that delivers results, as well as a “feel happy” workout! You can still

Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

ENTERTAINMENT

Theatre Lawrence Dress Rehearsal - “Other Desert Cities”

show starts at 7:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Theatre Lawrence.

Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs

and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is

dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history-- a wound they don’t want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the sand and dares them

critics, this is a deeply moving play. Note: Due

tickets, only 2 tickets will

after a random drawing

rehearsal date.

New Theatre Matinee - “Smokey Joe’s Café: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller”Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 10:30 am - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $60. Transportation provided from Lawrence Senior Center.

Four years running on Broadway, Smokey Joe’s Café is a compelling rock n’ roll musical revue encompassing the songs

inventors of this music genre. Their timeless

for this electrifying entertainment that had critics raving and audiences stampeding

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, I’m A Woman and Kansas City. As always the price includes transportation, a

the show.

TRAVEL CLUB

Clancy, DCSS Leisure and Learning Specialist, at (785) 842-0543 for more information on the following trips. Detailed

at the Lawrence Senior Center.

Dallas & Fort WorthApril 3-7, 2014

$449, Single- $569

This 5-day, 4-night trip includes motor coach transportation, 8 meals, guided tour of Dallas,

Floor Museum, admission

Ranch (site of the famous television show “Dallas!”), admission to

and Museum, guided tour of Fort Worth, and an

at the Lawrence Senior Center. Final payment is

Continued from page 13

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WELCOME TO MEDICAREMeeting January 15Are you new to Medicare? Do you have questions? Douglas County Senior Services will present a “Welcome to Medicare” meeting on Wednesday, January 15 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.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW...

• Tax assistance at the Lawrence tax site, Douglas County Senior Services will begin on Monday, February 3, 2014.• Tax assistance hours will be Monday - Thursday, noon to 4 pm Saturday, 9 am to noon• The Tax Appointment phone line number is 785-856-0365• The Tax Appointment phone line will be open Monday - Thursday, from 9 am to 3 pm starting Tuesday, January 21, 2014

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

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LEISURE AND LEARNING CATALOGUE

W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Tai Chi - ages 60 and upWednesdays, January 8 - March 5, 10 - 11:10 a.m. Fee: $32. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy.

Improves strength,

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

Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Wii

Wii? Come join us in this fun, interactive game. It works your muscles, lifts your mood and itís good for older adults. Call 842-

0543 if interested.

Yoga - ages 60 and upMondays, January 6 - March 3, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Fee: $39. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Annie Wilsey.

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

you will completely

circulation and your sense

the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Zumba Gold - ages 60 and upTuesdays and Thursdays, January 7 - March 6, 9:30 ñ 10:30 a.m. Fee: $46. Location: Holcolm Rec Center. Instructor: Susan

Pomeroy.

creates a fun atmosphere that delivers results, as well as a “feel happy” workout! You can still

Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

ENTERTAINMENT

Theatre Lawrence Dress Rehearsal - “Other Desert Cities”

show starts at 7:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Theatre Lawrence.

Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs

and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is

dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history-- a wound they don’t want reopened. In effect, she draws a line in the sand and dares them

critics, this is a deeply moving play. Note: Due

tickets, only 2 tickets will

after a random drawing

rehearsal date.

New Theatre Matinee - “Smokey Joe’s Café: The Songs of Leiber & Stoller”Wednesday, August 20, 2014, 10:30 am - 4:00 p.m. Fee: $60. Transportation provided from Lawrence Senior Center.

Four years running on Broadway, Smokey Joe’s Café is a compelling rock n’ roll musical revue encompassing the songs

inventors of this music genre. Their timeless

for this electrifying entertainment that had critics raving and audiences stampeding

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, I’m A Woman and Kansas City. As always the price includes transportation, a

the show.

TRAVEL CLUB

Clancy, DCSS Leisure and Learning Specialist, at (785) 842-0543 for more information on the following trips. Detailed

at the Lawrence Senior Center.

Dallas & Fort WorthApril 3-7, 2014

$449, Single- $569

This 5-day, 4-night trip includes motor coach transportation, 8 meals, guided tour of Dallas,

Floor Museum, admission

Ranch (site of the famous television show “Dallas!”), admission to

and Museum, guided tour of Fort Worth, and an

at the Lawrence Senior Center. Final payment is

Continued from page 13

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WELCOME TO MEDICAREMeeting January 15Are you new to Medicare? Do you have questions? Douglas County Senior Services will present a “Welcome to Medicare” meeting on Wednesday, January 15 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.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW...

• Tax assistance at the Lawrence tax site, Douglas County Senior Services will begin on Monday, February 3, 2014.• Tax assistance hours will be Monday - Thursday, noon to 4 pm Saturday, 9 am to noon• The Tax Appointment phone line number is 785-856-0365• The Tax Appointment phone line will be open Monday - Thursday, from 9 am to 3 pm starting Tuesday, January 21, 2014

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

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Douglas County Senior Services, Inc has been awarded a $1558 grant through the Kansas Health Foundation’s Recognition Grants program. This money will help support the Stepping On program, a 7 week, evidence-based program that has been

in older people. The program covers a range of issues, including falls and reducing risk, strength and balance exercises, home hazards review, safe footwear, safety in public places, community mobility, and coping after a fall. Stepping On classes are provided in Douglas County by a partnership between Douglas County Senior Services, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and the Lawrence Douglas County Housing Authority.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, falls are the leading cause of injury and death among those who are age 65 and older. Twenty to thirty percent of people who fall suffer moderate to severe injuries that can result in reduced mobility, loss of physical conditioning, and an increased risk for further falls and social isolation. Stepping On offers older adults a way of reducing falls, while at the

situations where they are at risk of falling. In addition to strength and balance exercises,

therapy, pharmacology, community safety, and ophthalmology offer relevant and realistic approaches to reducing fall risk. A 14-month, randomized study published in

the September 2004 issue of the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that older adults who completed the Stepping On program experienced a 31% reduction in falls. The Kansas Health Foundation is a private philanthropy based in Wichita, but statewide in its focus. Its mission is to improve the health of all Kansans. To learn more about the Foundation, please visit www.kansashealth.org. For more information about the Stepping On program, including upcoming classes, please contact Rebecca Clancy, Leisure and Learning Specialist at Douglas County Senior Services, at (785) 842-0543.

DCSS RECEIVES GRANT FROM KANSAS HEALTH FOUNDATION

Happy 2014 and I hope

family and loved ones

and friends that may live

another continent. We have the ability to stay

nearly impossible only a

thing that comes along;

to complicate matters. Social media sites have by no means been an

type of potential scam affecting social media that

companies and sometimes scammers collect (harvest)

information they glean

post and recommend and

that information to other companies.

information companies

the point of a 2012

that data. I believe this

side and as an illegitimate

the posts on Facebook

money to a scammer? Other variations on this

to “like” and leave “comments” on a page and they then sell the page

to a company looking for instant and easy access to

(Some of the information in this article was obtained from the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Trade Commission and 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.)

Harvesting - In 2014 it is Not Just Something for FarmersA Letter From District Attorney Charles Branson

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Signature required.

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, JANUARY 5 Country Melody

• SUNDAY, JANUARY 12 Dr. Cook’s Medicine Show• SUNDAY, JANUARY 19

Good Ole Boys• SUNDAY, JANUARY 26

Borderline Country (Business Meeting 5 p.m.)

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

NEW HORIZONS BANDWinter Schedule 2014

JANUARY3 – Rehearsal10 – Rehearsal17 – Rehearsal24 – Rehearsal31 – Rehearsal

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Editor: Janet Ikenberry Executive Director: Kristin Scheurer

Printer: Lawrence Journal-World609 New HampshireLawrence, KS 66044

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

Douglas County Senior Services, Inc. does not discriminateon the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, ancestry, nationalorigin, disability, sexual orientation or size. If you feel that you

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

January2014 VISIT US AT WWW.DGCOSENIORSERVICES.ORG

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

and active in their homes and communities.

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DCSS ANNUAL GIVING CAMPAIGN“PAY IT FORWARD”

Won’t you please consider a gift to Douglas County Senior Services as we strive to build resources to meeta growing demand for services for our “booming”senior population? Help us succeed in buildingnew programs and services in our communities tomatch the needs and desires of Douglas County’s older residents. Contact Tina Roberts, Resource Development Manager at (785) 842-0543.

With the changes inKansas tax laws that repealed the Food Sales Tax Refund and theHomestead Refund for renters, there will be many people who do not

year.

This is a complicated issue, but here are some tips to help you determine if you need to

ONLY for the Food Sales Tax Refund and/or the Homestead Refund for renters AND your income and living situation has not changed, you will

for 2013. This is the case for taxpayers whoreceive only Social

Security or Disabilityand a small amount of unearned income; i.e.

side, if you own your home (or trailer) youwill still qualify for the Homestead Refund. Please come see AARP

Here are somecircumstances when

is SINGLE and you make over $10,000 (not counting SocialSecurity).

MARRIED FILINGJOINTLY and youmake over $20,000 (not counting SocialSecurity).

employment income of at least $400.

Here are somecircumstances when

• You had income taxwithheld from your pay.• You made estimated tax payments for this taxyear.• You may qualify for the Earned Income Credit.

You may qualify for theChild Tax Credit or anEducation Credit.

If you are unsure, pleasestop by your local AARP

we will review your taxsituation. Please do this before you make a tax appointment.

NEED TO FILE TAXESTHIS YEAR?DO YOU

THANK YOU!DCSS would like to thank the Lawrence Medical Managers Association, a local educational and networking organization for healthcare administrators and providers, for a generous donation of $500. This gift will assist us in paying forone month’s worth of fuel for one vehicle in our Senior Wheels program.