February2014

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

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

Volume 41 No. 2

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The Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting in January for the Baldwin City Senior Wheels Volunteer Transportation Program’s new van. Pictured from left are Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce President Paul Dorathy, DCSS Board Member Dr. Phil Godwin, DCSS Executive Director Kristin Scheurer, Baldwin City Senior Wheels Volunteer Bill Neuenswander, DCSS Development Manager Tina Roberts, and Baldwin City Chamber of Commerce Membership Chair Doug Barth.

By Ray Buckingham, Senior Meals Program Manager

November 1988 - What were you doing a quarter of a century ago? Can’t remember? Maybe Carol Mason can. She has been serving the seniors of Douglas County since then. Carol celebrated 25 years of service in the Senior Meals Program in November and fondly recalls the people and co-workers she has served with over the years. Carol recently sat down to reminisce about the program and recalled starting with meals being served in City Hall in downtown Lawrence only three days per week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday back in 1988. When she started, Carol thought she would, “Do this temporarily,” but ended up being more permanent now that she has celebrated 25 years of

service. “I just figured I would be here for a little while, but I just kept going.” Program needs moved Carol a few other places until she landed in Eudora in the early 1990’s where she continues to serve as the Meal Site Coordinator at the congregate site located at Pine Crest Apartments. Although faces and people have come and gone, Carol says the Meals Program has pretty much stayed the same. Sam Becker, Manager of Pine Crest Apartments, salutes Carol. “She is always on top of things. She is very good and keeps everything and everybody in order. Everyone loves her.” Douglas County Senior Services salutes Carol as well. She is an ideal ambassador for the Senior Meals Program with her service, dedication and love for the seniors we serve! Congratulations Carol!

25 YEARS AND STILL GOING!

Pictured with Carol Mason (third from left) are Eudora Dining Center regulars Eddie Smith and Sandy Smith, and volunteer Lillie Keech.

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Lawrence is among a select group of communities - about 500 nationally - that has a “Complete Streets” policy. The City Commission passed this policy in March 2012 to promote active, safe transportation for all users, not just those driving cars. Complete Streets are designed and built so that people of all ages and abilities can travel easily and safely and incorporate elements like sidewalks, bike lanes, paved shoulders, accessible public transportation stops, frequent and safe crossing opportunities, accessible pedestrian signals and other features that promote walking and cycling and other non-motorized transportation.

City staff and other community partners are committed to seeing that the policy is implemented effectively and that it results in streets that make walking and biking a feasible, safe and effective way to get around Lawrence. This change won’t happen overnight, but progress is being made. To highlight work on Complete Streets in Lawrence, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, the KU Work Group for Community Health & Development and Douglas County Senior Services offered two public forums on Complete Streets last fall. Participants heard from Darren Smith and Cynthia Hoyle, two representatives of the National Complete Streets Coalition, who talked about “Streets Designed for Everyone.” They discussed ways roadways can be upgraded to improve use for pedestrians, cyclists and others and how communities can measure progress. They also discussed results from a series of focus groups and a survey of older adults in Lawrence about walking, bicycling and use of public transportation. The following chart shows how 183 survey respondents reported

engaging in walking, biking and use of public transit.

Walking was the mode of choice by far, with slightly more than 60% indicating regular, weekly walking. About 20% of survey respondents indicated they used a bicycle at least a few times a month. Roughly 20% also said they used of public transportation at least a few times a month.

Some additional findings are summarized here with a few quotes from focus group participants:

• New sidewalks and trails are viewed as assets - “I like the new sidewalk that they put up for the new Dillons. You don’t have to worry about uneven surfaces when walking or biking.”

• Good sidewalks, lighting, and signage promote walking - “Nice and flat, well-lit access to sidewalks.”

• Recreation trails are well-liked, but have limitations - “You cannot get anywhere on existing [recreation] paths. There is no connectivity and no worthwhile destinations.”

• Biking on streets was not an option for many - “Most bike [lanes] are very narrow, and you are too close to the cars. It feels like riding next to a speeding bullet, like taking your life in your hands.”

• Public transit is underutilized because of confusion about how to use the bus stops and concerns about not having stops close to valued destinations or one’s home.

A consistent theme among respondents was the lack of a connected network that made it safe and easy to get to priority destinations like shopping, parks, the library and downtown, and natural, historic and cultural sites/amenities. Walking access to amenities and a connected path/sidewalk system has been a prominent theme in a number of recent reports produced in Lawrence, including the 2012 “Retiree Attraction and Retention Task Force Final Report” and the 2013 “Recommendations for Enhancing the Lawrence Cultural District” produced by the City of Lawrence Cultural District Task Force.

Unfortunately, only 45% of survey respondents reported being as active as they want to be. The Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department and the LiveWell coalition will continue efforts to promote “Complete Streets” and other system and policy changes to enhance walking and cycling in Lawrence. If you would like to work with community members to promote policy and environmental changes to enhance opportunities to walk, consider getting involved in the LiveWell Lawrence coalition. Learn more at www.livewwelllawrence.org or call the Community Health Program at the health department at (785) 843-3060.

COMPLETE STREETS SURVEY AND FOCUS GROUPS- What we learnedBy Chris Tilden and Charlie Bryan (Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department)and Vicki Collie-Akers (Kansas University Work Group for Community Health and Development)

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WELCOME TO MEDICAREMeeting February 12

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

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

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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.

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Baldwin Senior CenterMaxine Scott, coordinator

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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

Monday, February 3 - Polish Hot DogTuesday, February 4 - Chicken EnchiladasWednesday, February 5 - Swiss SteakThursday, February 6 - Tomato and Basil ChickenFriday, February 7 - Marinated Meat Balls

Monday, February 10 - Smothered SteakTuesday, February 11 - Italian LasagnaWednesday, February 12 - Chicken AlfredoThursday, February 13 - ChiliFriday, February 14 - BBQ Pulled Pork

Monday, February 17 - CLOSED FOR HOLIDAYTuesday, February 18 - Chicken and NoodlesWednesday, February 19 - Beef EnchiladasThursday, February 20 - Chicken BreastFriday, February 21 - Ham with Brown Gravy

Monday, February 24 - Caribbean ChickenTuesday, February 25 - BBQ BrisketWednesday, February 26 - Roasted TurkeyThursday, February 27 - Spaghetti and MeatballsFriday, February 28 - Peppercorn Chicken

FEBRUARYMenu 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.

(Menu subjectto change

without notice.)

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Tax time may not be your favorite time of year, but it could get much worse if you become the unlucky target of a tax or identity thief. Stopping refund fraud and identity theft is a top priority for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and one that will continue to expand and grow, according to their news release. The following are just a few examples of how the IRS is ramping up its efforts to combat this exploding area of financial of crime.

• By late 2012, it had assigned more than 3,000 employees, which is more than double the number from 2011, to work on identity theft related issues.

• It expanded its scope of chargeable criminal violations to more effectively combat identity theft related crimes. Additional charges now include forging endorsements on Treasury checks, theft of public money, mail fraud and wire fraud.

• In January 2013, in collaboration with the Department of Justice, Tax Division and United States Attorney’s Offices located throughout the United States, the IRS conducted theft enforcement actions. The nationwide effort targeted 389 people in 32 states and Puerto Rico and included indictments, arrests and the execution of search warrants involving the potential thefts of thousands of identities.

• Finally, for 2014, the IRS will continue to increase both the number and efficiency of identity theft filters that are used to identify potentially fraudulent returns due to identity theft prior to the processing of the return and release of any refund.

How would you know if your tax refund has been stolen? According to the IRS, a tax thief usually uses a real

taxpayer’s identity to fraudulently file a tax return and claim a refund. He uses a stolen social security number and files early in the filing season. You may not realize this has happened to you until you try to file your return and discover two returns have been filed under your number.

What can you do to help prevent your tax refund or identity from being stolen and becoming the next victim? As the saying goes, the best defense is a good offense. You must use due diligence in protecting your personal information. Check all of your financial accounts regularly and look for any unusual or suspicious activity. Remember, the IRS does not send emails out of the blue and it does not initiate contact with taxpayers by email to request personal or financial information. If you receive an unsolicited email that appears to be from the IRS, report it by sending it to phishing@irs.gov.

Other tips from the IRS include:

• Do not carry your Social Security card or any documents with your SSN or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) on it.

• Do not give a business your SSN or ITIN just because they ask. Give it only when required.

• Protect your financial information.

• Check your credit report at least every 12 months.

• Secure personal information in your home.

• Protect your personal computers by using firewalls, anti-spam/virus software, update security patches and change passwords for internet accounts.

• Do not give personal information over the phone, through the mail or on the internet unless you initiated the contact or you are certain you know the person you are dealing with.

If you ever find yourself in the unenviable position of being the victim of identity theft, contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 800-908-4490, extension 245. They can assist you in taking steps to secure your tax account. They can also advise you about the IRS Identity Theft Affidavit Form 14039. Do not forget, there are many additional steps you will need to take outside of your work with the IRS, such as filing an identity theft complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, filing a police report, contacting the three major credit bureaus, closing any

fraudulently opened accounts, etc.

I hope these tips on protecting your tax refund and identity were useful to you. As always, for general consumer protection information, please contact my consumer protection division at 785-330-2849. We are always ready to serve the citizens of Douglas County.

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

Protecting Your Tax Refund and Identity From TheftA Letter From District Attorney Charles Branson

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

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

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

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

a.m., Conference RoomClarinet rehearsal: 2:45-3:45, 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 tailor-made to fit your dining center situation. Contact the Leisure and Learning Department for details.

ONGOING GROUPS AND DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

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Pattie Johnston,Chair

Dennis Domer,Vice Chair

Judy Wright,Secretary

Jason Hornberger,Treasurer

Judy BellomeHank BoothSue Brown

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“60 & BETTER” SURVEYWe would like to know how satisfied you are with our newsletter. Please help us by completing the survey below and returning it to Douglas County Senior Services, 745 Vermont St., Lawrence, KS 66044. THANK YOU!

1. How do you find out about DCSS programs and services?(check all that apply)

__ Monthly 60 and Better Newsletter__ Online/web __ Fliers__ Word of mouth__ KLWN Radio__ Lawrence Journal World__ Other (explain)_____________________________________________

2. Which of the following statements is most accurate? (check one)

__ I read all of the newsletter__ I read most of the newsletter__ I read some of the newsletter__ I do not read the newsletter

3. Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being low and 5 being high,how valuable do you find the features in our newsletter? Low Med HighCalendar of Events 1 2 3 4 5Letter from the District Attorney 1 2 3 4 5Leisure and Learning Catalog 1 2 3 4 5Legalese 1 2 3 4 5Menu 1 2 3 4 5Ongoing Activities 1 2 3 4 5Savvy Senior 1 2 3 4 5Senior Wheels Information 1 2 3 4 5Health and Wellness articles 1 2 3 4 5

4. Your age group:

__Under 60 __60-64 __65-74 __75-84 __85+

5. Please give us your suggestions on how to improve our newsletter in the future.

Don’t miss the opportunity to support the good work of Trinity In-Home Care and have a blast at the same time! “Dancing Through the Decades” will be held Friday, February 7, starting at 6:30 p.m. at Abe & Jake’s Landing. Groove, twist, hop, boogie, shake or mosh the night away to the best music from 1940 to today.

Silent and live auctions will be held. Appetizers provided in part by 23rd Street Brewery. A cash bar will be available (must be at least 21 years of age).The event is sponsored in part by Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community and Westar Energy.

Tickets are $25 per person or $40 for a pair. Proceeds will go to Trinity In-Home Care. Call 842-3159 for tickets or for more information.

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FEBRUARY 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2014

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

17 CLOSED for President’s Day Holiday

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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RESERVATIONS ANDINFORMATIONcall 785-865-6925

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

Our drivers provide Door to Door assistance.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDES except for fixed stops.

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

You should be ready to board 15 minutes

prior to your scheduled ride.Daily fixed stop: 1:15 PM Monday through Thursday from the Lawrence Senior Center.

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

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

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

LEGALESE

Q: My daughter is a single mom with sole responsibility for her two children. She’s been diagnosed with advanced cancer, and if she doesn’t get well, I’m concerned about my legal rights and responsibilities to these grandchildren.

A: Grandparents have been involved in raising and nurturing grandchildren since forever. (I was blessed with four active, interested grandparents and didn’t suffer my first loss until I was grown up.) But the number of grandparent-headed households in the U.S. is increasing rapidly. The 2010 census reported more than 6 million grandparents had at least one grandchild under the age of 18 living with him or her, and 42% of these grandparents were the primary caregiver with primary responsibility for their grandchildren. There are lots of grandparents asking the same question. Right now, you have no pre-existing legal right to custody to and almost no legal responsibility for your grandchildren - no more than a stranger, in fact. If minor children are residing with you, you are not their parent, and you are providing them with food and shelter, you have a responsibility to hand them off to the proper state authority rather than abandon them. But other than that, you have no legal responsibility to them just because you are related by blood. That wasn’t the question you were asking, of course, but the absence of an underlying legal responsibility helps make sense of the legal challenges facing grandparents trying to act upon their moral

responsibility to their families. Written consent from a child’s parent is one way of acquiring authority to make day-to-day decisions for the child. A written consent to custody, which includes the authority to consent to medical care, signed by a parent should suffice in situations where grandparents expect to stand in the shoes of the parent temporarily. Such a consent would be revocable at any time by either parent, however. In the situation where both parents did not agree, a written consent would not trump an objecting parent. Grandparents may seek legal guardianship of grandchildren. A guardianship is not revocable at the will of a parent, but the legal guardian of a child has the same rights that a parent would normally have regarding healthcare and schooling. However, legal guardianship requires proceeding in court, which can be expensive, time-consuming, and ultimately unsuccessful. Both parents and other interested parties (adult siblings, for example) would have a right to notice of the court proceeding, a right to voice their opposition to the guardianship or the guardian, and in some cases the right to a court-appointed attorney to contest the guardianship. Likewise with an adoption, except that adoption of a grandchild also involves cutting off the rights (and responsibilities) of surviving parents. A grandparent who adopts a grandchild becomes a parent in the legal context and takes on the responsibility of the child’s support. Recognizing that children do better when placed with family members rather than in foster homes, the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 and the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act encourage preference for relatives - often grandparents - for placement for children in state custody. Of course, the involvement of state government, while

necessary under many circumstances, is not always benign. If your daughter is still well enough to assist you actively in crafting an arrangement so that you can step into her shoes for her children, you should get her, the children’s father, and the relevant family and professionals involved as soon as possible. Good luck.

(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 courses, health and fitness classes, workshops, seminars, tours, and special events for active Douglas County residents age 55 and over. Year-round drop-in activities are also listed in this publication. Call 842-0543 to enroll, suggest a new program, volunteer to teach a class, or be a tour director. Fill out the registration form in this newsletter and mail it with your check (payable to Douglas County Senior Services) to: Douglas County Senior Services, Leisure and

Learning Department, 745 Vermont St., Lawrence, KS 66044. Walk-ins are welcome.

Refund or Credit? A full refund or credit will be given for all classes, events or trips 30 days prior to the class or event, except theater tickets that are bought in advance and are non-refundable. Less than 30 days prior, refunds will be given for medical hardships, approved emergencies, and events canceled or rescheduled by the department. A 10 percent administrative charge will be deducted from refunds for cancellations less than one week in advance.

Partial class scholarships may be available for seniors who qualify. Scholarships will be considered

upon completion of application in the Leisure and Learning office.

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

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

FEATURED FEBRUARY ACTIVITIES

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.

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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 designed specifically for people with arthritis and related diseases. The program’s multiple components help reduce pain and stiffness, and help maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength and functional ability. Each class includes a variety of exercises, endurance-building

routines, relaxation exercises, and health education topics. Individuals from basic to advanced capabilities will benefit from the program. This class is conducted by a trained and certified instructor in partnership with the local Arthritis Foundation chapter and Lawrence Parks and Recreation.

Fundamentals of Estate PlanningTuesday, February 18, 2-3:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Carnegie Building. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell. (Also offered Tuesday, May 13, 6-7:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell.)

Death is a certainty, incapacity a possibility. You need to plan for both. This class will help you create those plans. Covers what happens under intestate succession if you die without a plan; uses of a Will or Revocable Living Trust; an overview of probate administration; the impact of estate and gift taxes; non-testamentary transfer options, such as holding property in a joint tenancy; powers of attorney for financial and healthcare decision-making; Living Wills and Do Not Resuscitate Directives; and a very general overview of how limitations on Medicaid eligibility might affect your assets. 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.(Also offered Thursday, May 15, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Fee: None.

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Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell.)

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

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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.

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

Theatre Lawrence Dress Rehearsal - “Other Desert Cities”Thursday, February 27, show starts at 7:30 p.m. Fee: None. Location: Theatre Lawrence.

Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six-year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, her brother, and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir 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 all to cross it. Hailed by critics, this is a deeply moving play. 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.

DAY/SHORT TRIPS

For reservations please contact Rebecca Clancy at 842-0543. Detailed fliers available at the Lawrence Senior Center.

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

Matinee getaway to the Thelma Moore Community Playhouse, home of the Chamber Players Community Theatre in Garnett, one of the largest running dinner theatres in Kansas. “Dixie Swim Club” follows the stories of five unforgettable women whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team. This hilarious and touching comedy 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!

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

Visit two very unique museums located in historic St. Joseph, MO. The St. Joseph Museum Complex which houses the Glore Psychiatric Museum, once known as the “State Lunatic Asylum No. 2.” Recognized as one of the most unusual museums in the country, it features exhibitions about the evolution of mental health care in the U.S. Other collections in the museum complex include: Native American exhibits, Lewis & Clark Exhibition, Civil War Medicine, Black Archives, and more. Visit the Pony

Express Museum and learn about the young people who raced against cruel elements and rugged terrain to unite a country separated by distance. Hot brisket meal is included.

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

Located in Kingsville, MO and set on more than 970 acres of botanical bliss. See breathtaking display gardens, interesting architecture, a nature trail and the Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel. Home to North Americaís largest “living wall” and the nation’s largest edible landscape. Lunch is included at a local eatery offering garden-fresh

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meals. Enjoy a unique shopping adventure at Cockrell Mercantile which consists of 5 distinctive buildings in a country setting. Shop at the Main Store, Cockrell Cottage, Morton House, Fiesta Cottage, and Cockrell Annex.

EDUCATION, HOBBY & FINANCE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 the 1956 hyperbolic paraboloid house, now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Co-sponsored with DCSS. For more information or to register please contact Jo Ellis at (785) 832-7920.

Beginning Spanish- Emphasis on Grammar Mondays, 1-2 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Board Room. 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. 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 and 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

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

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

PATH- Personal Actions to HealthTuesdays and Thursdays, April 1- May 8, 9-11 a.m. Fee: $25 for single; or sign up with a friend for 2/$30. Location: East Lawrence Recreation Center.A unique six-week program designed to help persons age 60 and over develop a healthier lifestyle

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Leisure and Learning CataLogueand retain functions necessary to maintain independence. Each class starts with group exercise, followed by experts in the field of nutrition and exercise who present practical methods for improving good nutrition and increasing physical activity. PATH is sponsored by Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department, K-State Research and Extension, Douglas County Senior Services, Lawrence Parks and Recreation, and past PATH Participant Volunteers. To measure your progress, a physical fitness pre-test will be completed on Thursday, March 27; the post-test will be on Thursday, May 8. Please enroll early, as a physician consent form is required to take this class. Register by Friday, February 28 and receive a free PATH canvas tote bag, while supplies last.

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

The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program is a community-based, recreational group exercise and education program designed specifically for people with arthritis and related diseases. The program’s multiple components help reduce pain and stiffness, and help maintain or improve mobility, muscle strength and functional ability. Each class includes a variety of exercises, endurance-building routines, relaxation exercises, and health education topics. Individuals from basic to advanced capabilities will benefit from the program. Conducted by a trained and certified instructor in partnership with the local Arthritis Foundation chapter and Lawrence Parks and Recreation. Please register by Monday, April 28.

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, March 24 - May 16, 8:50 - 9:50 a.m. Fee: $55. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Instructor: Nicki Listerman.

Move to lively music and reap the health benefits of aerobic conditioning. Increase your stamina and agility, while improving your immune system and cardio pulmonary function through dancing. Enhance your balance, flexibility 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. 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, March 24 - May 16, 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: $41. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy.

Designed to improve the quality of life for people with arthritis using Sun style Tai Chi. This style includes agile steps and exercises that may improve mobility, breathing and relaxation. The movements donít 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 upFridays, March 28 - May 16, 12-12:45 a.m. Location: Community Building. Fee: $30. Instructor: Vicki Lysen.

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

Fitness for Life - ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, March 24 - May 16, 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: $55. Location: Holcom Rec Center. Instructor: Melanie Johnson.

Physical fitness is especially important for mature men and women. Class helps coordination, improves circulation, fortifies heart and lungs, and improves muscle tone. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Pilates Silver - ages 60 and upTuesdays and Thursdays, March 25 - May 15, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Fee: $41. 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, breathing, flexibility, precision, centering and control. Strengthens body and mind. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Senior Strength Training- ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, March 24 - May 16, times vary with beginner and advanced classes. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Fee: $55. Instructor: Cindy Baker/Vicki Lysen/Crystal Shepherd.

Strength Training for seniors is effective in improving balance (preventing falls), strengthening major muscle groups and increasing muscle mass and bone density. Designed to include functional movement patterns to enhance daily living activities. A variety of equipment is used, including universal machines, free weights and resistance tubing and bands. 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 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Tai Chi - ages 60 and upWednesdays, March 26 - May 15, 10:00 - 11:10 a.m. Fee: $29. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy.

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

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

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A less vigorous beginner’s class adapted for older adults. Stretch stiff muscles and learn to correctly align your spine through slow, progressive traction. While using the full capacity of the lungs through correct breath, you will completely oxygenate the body and the brain, improving blood circulation and your sense of well being. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

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

Zumba is a fun, effective and simple fitness system that will maximize calorie output, fat burning and total body toning. The explosive Latin rhythm creates a fun atmosphere that delivers results, as well as a “feel happy” workout! You can still enjoy Zumba even if you have limited mobility. Register at the

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

ENTERTAINMENT

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

The breathtaking glamour and decadent excess of the Jazz Age come to the stage in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic novel, and in Simon Levy’s adaptation. Jay Gatsby, a self-made millionaire, passionately pursues the elusive Daisy Buchanan. Nick Carraway, a young newcomer to Long Island, is drawn into their world of obsession, greed, and danger. Note: Due to limited number of available dress rehearsal tickets, only 2 tickets will be allowed per request. Tickets will be distributed after a random drawing a week before the dress rehearsal date.

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

TRAVEL CLUB

Please contact Rebecca Clancy, DCSS Leisure and Learning Specialist, at (785) 842-0543 for more information on the following trips. Detailed fliers are also available at the Lawrence Senior Center.

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

This short get-away is a perfect chance to take in the sights of Chicago with your friends or family. Includes roundtrip train ride on Amtrak from downtown Lawrence to Union Station in Chicago, 4 days/3 nights at The Essex Inn located by Grant Park, Hop on-Hop off Trolley Tour, access to the Willis Tour Sky Desk (formerly the Sears Tour), and architectural tour via boat ride on Lake Michigan. The Essex Inn has a free shuttle service to take you to downtown shopping areas, the museum campus and to the John Hancock Observatory at your leisure. Experience the views of Chicago like never before as you stand on the glass floor at the Sky Deck where you will be 103 stories above ground and on a clear day you can see for 50 miles and look over four states! For more information or for reservations contact Amanda Storm, Travel Agent with Magic Mouse Travel, at (785) 766-9827 or Amanda@magicmousetravel.com. Rates are not guaranteed until booked.

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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, FEBRUARY 2 Country Melody

• SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Dr. Cook’s Medicine Show

• SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Barbed Wire

• SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Borderline Country (Business Meeting 5 p.m.)

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

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

NEW HORIZONS BAND SCHEDULE

FEBRUARY7 – 3:45 p.m.,Brandon Woods Town Hall (main bldg.) 1501 Inverness14 – Rehearsal21 – 4:15 p.m. - Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr.24 – 6:30 p.m. - Free State High School, 4700 Overland Drive28 – Rehearsal

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

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

MAY2 – End of Season Get-Together

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

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

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