60 & better february 2013

AARP Tax Aide Volunteers are ready for action! This photo was taken during

a recent training session at DCSS. Pictured on the front row, from left: Phyllis

Schrader, Sarah Merriman, Sue Himes, Marge Etzig. Back Row: Dick Himes,

Bob Simmermon, Jim Keefer, Richard Quinn, Kevin Haight, Pat Hooge. To make

a tax appointment please call 785-856-0365 Monday through Thursday from 9

a.m. to 3 p.m.

FEBRUARY

2013

Volume 40

No. 2

Visit us at www.dgcoseniorservices.org

COMING SOON!

Are you a creative person who loves to make fun and functional crafts? Starting in March we will be hosting a monthly craft session in collaboration with Michaels arts and craft store. Look for our upcoming craft project information in our next “60 & Better” newsletter.

Are you new to Medicare? Do you have questions? Douglas County Senior Services

will present a “Welcome to Medicare” meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20 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 the DCSS Community

Services Department, 785-842-0543, or toll free 1-877-295-3277.

CCOOMMIINNGG SSOOOONN!!

FEBRUARY

2013

Volume 40

No. 2

Visit us at wwww.w dgcoseniorservvicees.oorggggggggg

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

and active in their homes and communities.

• Baldwin City Library, 785-594-3411

• Oskaloosa Public Library, 785-863-2637

• Ottawa City Hall, 785-242-5560

“Welcome to Medicare”MEETING FEB. 20

LAPASenior Resource Fair

March 12

The 8th Annual Lawrence Area Partners in Aging Senior Resource

Fair will be held on Tuesday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hy-Vee on Clinton Parkway.

The Senior Resource Fair is designed to introduce seniors

and their families and caregivers to the members of LAPA and

acquaint them with the services that these businesses provide to

the seniors in the community.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKSCome down to the Lawrence Senior Center every 2nd Tuesday of the month for a free blood pressure check from Advanced Home Care. No registration required.

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Editor: Janet Ikenberry

Interim Executive Director: Mike Wildgen

Printer: Lawrence Journal-World

609 New Hampshire

Lawrence, 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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LEISURE AND LEARNING CATALOGUE

Leisure and Learning

Catalogue - Course

Description

Winter 2013

Call 842-0543 to enroll

Douglas County Senior

Services offers diverse

continuing education courses,

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

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.

COMING SOON

Are you a creative person

who loves to make fun and

functional crafts? Starting in

March we will start hosting

a monthly craft session in

collaboration with Michaels

arts and craft store. Look for

our upcoming craft project

information in our next 60 &

Better newsletter.

FEATURED FEBRUARY

ACTIVITIES

FREE Basic Russian for

Adults

Thursdays, February 14 -

May 30, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Location: Lawrence Senior

Center Board Room.

Join us for a free, 16

week course in basic

Russian. Students will

learn comprehension and

pronunciation of the Cyrillic

alphabet as well as vocabulary

and phrases that will be

based on students’ interest.

The class will also touch on

Russian and Soviet culture

and history. Learning basic

Russian will be a bit of hard

work, but most of all fun!

About the instructor: Chris

Hrabe worked in Latvia,

a former Soviet Republic,

for four years as an English

teacher for the Peace Corps.

There he learned and spoke

Russian and Latvian daily and

found a love for the language

and culture.

Yoga for Every Body -

minimum 9 participants per

class

Mondays, February 11-

March 25, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

AND/OR Wednesdays,

February 13- March 27,

10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Location:

Lawrence Senior Center.

Instructor: Susan Rieger.

This yoga class is a gentle

approach to yoga that

encourages freedom in all the

joints of the body; increases

core and leg strength;

improves balance; and

leaves the participant feeling

mentally and physically

half of the class takes place

in a chair, coordinating the

breath and slow movement;

then transitions to some

standing poses; moves to

the mat for some full body

stretches; and ends with a

relaxing meditation. Please

bring a yoga mat and wear

clothes which allow you to

move easily. Participants in

the December class report

feeling stronger, having more

energy and sleeping better.

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Monday class ONLY: $21

Wednesday class ONLY: $21

OR attend both classes for:

$40

FREE Blood Pressure

Checks

The 2nd Tuesday of each

month, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30

p.m. Location: Lawrence

Senior Center Board Room.

Come down to the Lawrence

Senior Center every 2nd

Tuesday of the month for a

free blood pressure check

from Advanced Home Care.

No registration required.

FREE Senior Swim Days

Get together with all of

your close friends and head

out to an aquatic center.

Wednesdays are Senior Swim

Days for people 60 years and

over. Every Wednesday, all

day long, seniors swim for

free.

FREE Chair Exercise

Wednesdays and Fridays,

11 - 11:30 a.m. Fee: None.


Center Conference Room.

Quilting Project with Marla

Jackson

Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: None. Location: Marla

Quilts, Inc.

The narrative quilting project

led by nationally-known

quilt artist Marla Jackson

will continue with weekly

sessions held on Thursdays at

Marla Quilts, Inc Studio 720

E 9th St #2. Solid-colored

fabric and other supplies will

be provided; participants are

asked to bring any special

fabric that they would like

to add if desired. You do not

have to be an experienced

quilter to be a part of this

project. If you have not

already registered to be a part

of this project, please contact

Rebecca Clancy at 842-0543

to register.

DAY/SHORT TRIPS

Historic Baldwin City Guided

Bus Tour

Wednesday, March 27, 1:00

- 3:30 p.m. Pick up/drop off

location: Lawrence Senior

Center. Cost per person: $12.

Maximum of 10 people.

Join us as we take a guided

bus tour of historical Baldwin

City community. This tour

is sponsored by the Baldwin

City Chamber of Commerce.

We Baldwinites take great

pride in our city and its

rich history, doing our best

to preserve the sites and

structures that have played

an important role in the

story of America. Our tours

are highlighting the Best

of Baldwin where our

friendly conductors narrate

the tour with a fascinating

and fun mix of local and

historical stories. It will

be our pleasure to guide

you through Baldwin City.

To register please call

842-0543.

Historic Leavenworth

Thursday, April 18, 2013

8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration deadline:

March 14. Pick-up/drop-off

location in Lawrence. Cost:

$89.

Join us for a variety packed

day trip to the oldest city

in Kansas! We begin with

a guided tour of one of

the 8 wonders of Kansas,

the C.W. Parker Carousel

Museum where you will

enjoy a ride on the restored

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SENIOR WHEELS (formerly Bus 62) serves the transportation needs of customers who are 60 years or older. We provide rides within the city limits of Lawrence. In Eudora and Lecompton rides are provided on a limited basis.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDERS EXCEPT ON FIXED STOPS

Reservations must be made before 12:00 NOON, Monday through Thursday.

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

no fees required for most of these groups. Some supplies are provided. Programs are dependent upon donations. Equipment is available for participantsí use. Please contact the department for further information on these activities.

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MonMaH...Beginning Spanish: 1-2 p.m., Board Room

Games: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Dining Center

TuesMaH...Downtown Tuesday Painters: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Conference Room

2eMnesMaH...Beginning Spanish - Emphasis on Conversation: 1-2 p.m., Board Room

Chair Exercise: 10:45 - 11:15 a.m., Conference Room (also Fri.)

ThursMaH...Bingo: 11:00-11:45 a.m., Dining Center

FriMaH...Chair Exercise: 11 a.m., Conference Room

Clarinet rehearsal, 2:45-3:45 p.m., Multipurpose Room

New Horizon Band: 4 p.m., Multipurpose Room S*S-!-F (L*-01300 Mass.= (hone: @385B 842-6936ShirleH Srown,

+ininL -enter -oorMinatorAutoharp: Tues., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., hobby room. Contact: Berta Call, 785-883-4271.

Bingo: Wed., 1:30 p.m.

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

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Bingo: Wed., 12:30-1 p.m.

20 2*"T Z!'& $"('T[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

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

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).

meal is suggested. To cancel a meal at any of the dining centers please call 785-760-1504 and leave a message.

Lawrence Senior CenterKathryn Newman,

coordinator842-0543 745 Vermont

Lawrence

Babcock Dining CenterShirley Brown,

coordinator842-6976

Babcock Place Apartments

17th & Massachusetts, Lawrence

Eudora Dining CenterCarol Mason, coordinator760-2102

Pinecrest II Apts. 924 Walnut

Eudora

Baldwin Senior CenterMaxine Scott, coordinator

(785) 594-24091221 Indiana Baldwin City

For information about meals in Lecompton, call 842-0543

DINING CENTER LOCATIONS

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The library expects to be at the temporary site until mid-2014. Though regular services will continue, the relocation will cause some services to be adapted to the new site, while others will be offered at locations throughout the community. The Bookmobile, BookTalks and regular senior programming will follow

their usual schedules.

The library will keep the community abreast of changes, but it is requested that the public please check the library website, www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org and the library Facebook page, as well as contacting the library by phone, 785- 843-3833 for updates or changes in services.

SENIOR WHEELS SCHEDULECall direct to schedule your rides...

865-6925

You will need to leave a message, and the scheduler will return your call as soon as possible.

LAWRENCE Call 865-6925 for reservations.

DAILY FIXED STOP (Monday through Thursday) Lawrence Senior Center - 1:15 p.m.

EUDORA Call 865-6925 for reservations.

BALDWIN CITY NEW VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM! (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)For more details, please call 785-865-6925 or to schedule a ride, call Linda at 785-594-3376 or 785-331-6101 at least 48 hours before the ride is needed.

LECOMPTON Call 865-6925 for reservations.

PICKUP TIMES We provide personal assistance to each

schedule. You should be ready to board 15 minutes before your scheduled trip.

CANCELLATIONS AND NO-SHOWS Cancellations should be called in as soon as possible. When you cancel your ride in advance, you provide the opportunity for someone else to schedule a ride. If you fail to call the transportation

you to be suspended for 30 days.

If you miss your pickup, all of your scheduled rides for that day will be cancelled.

If you need assistance boarding the vehicle or entering a building, you may be required to have a personal care attendant which you will need to provide. The personal care attendant may ride with you at no charge.

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MAKING MEDICARE MAKE SENSEAnswers To Some of The Most Commonly Asked Medicare Questions

Q: What are the actual

changes to Medicare

in 2013? There’s been a lot of

talk, but I want facts, and I’m

confused about my benefits.

A: Medicare is stronger

than ever now,

and recent events have not

changed your benefits. There

are some changes for 2013,

as there are every year. But

Medicare is here for you, and in

many ways has better benefits

than ever before. Most of the

improvements are due to the

Affordable Care Act.

For example, Medicare’s wide-

ranging preventive services,

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to you with no out-of-pocket

cost now, are unchanged. In

fact, Medicare Part B now

has improved benefits for

those trying to quit smoking

in the New Year. Eight face-

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counseling. In some cases,

co-payments apply for these.

In 2013, people with Medicare

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health treatment. The co-

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pay 20%. Medicare pays the

rest.

And Medicare Part D

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benzodiazepine and

barbiturate medications, such

as those used to treat chronic

mental disorders, as well as

cancer and epilepsy. Prior

to this year, Part D coverage

was not allowed for these

prescription drugs, unless your

plan paid the entire cost.

People with Medicare Part D

plans will also see a greater

discount for their medications,

once they reach the coverage

gap, or “donut hole.” The

discount has increased from

50% in 2012, to 52.5% for

brand-name medicines your

plan covers, and from 14%

in 2012 to 21% for generic

medicines, in 2013. These

discounts will be applied

automatically at your pharmacy

or mail-order supplier. You

donít have to ask for them.

Those with Original Medicare

will begin to see newly-

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quarterly Medicare summary

notices starting later this year.

The language is simpler, the

print is larger, and there are

clear definitions right on the

form. There are also step-

by-step instructions for you

to check the form’s accuracy,

appeal anything that is wrong,

or report potential fraud in your

account. It’s one more way

Medicare is safeguarding your

benefits - and taxpayer dollars.

The new forms will be phased

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depending on the state you live

in.

Medicare premiums and

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$104.90 per month, up $5, and

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is $147, an increase of $7,

compared to 2012. The Part A

deductible, if you are admitted

to a hospital, is $1,184, an

increase of $28.

For more information, call

1-800-MEDICARE, which is,

1-800-633-4227. Medicare’s

national toll-free helpline is

available 24 hours a day, seven

days a week, or visit www.

medicare.gov.

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Instructor: Pat Middaugh.

Pilates is a modern approach

to body conditioning that will

keep you on the cutting edge

of times. Class will focus

on core muscles such as

hips, thighs, and abdominals

that will strengthen and

tone by stretching. Main

principles include following

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 up

Mondays, Wednesdays and

Fridays, March 25 - May 17,

times vary with beginner and

advanced classes. Location:

Holcom Rec. Center. Fee:

$53. Instructor: Cindy

Baker/Vicki Lysen/Crystal

Shepherd.

Strength Training for seniors

is effective 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 W. 11th St.,

832-7930.

Stretch & Recovery

Tuesdays and Thursdays,

March 26- May 16, 10-10:45

a.m. Fee: $36. Location:

Holcom Rec Center.

Instructor: Lori Tochtrop.

A sculpting and stretching

class that uses a combination

of Yoga and Pilates that

that will leave you feeling

centered and calm. Enjoy

this relaxing atmosphere with

deep stretching to round out

that class. Register at the

Community Building, 115 W.

11th St., 832-7930.

Tai Chi - ages 60 and up

Wednesdays, March 27 -

May 15, 10 - 11:00 a.m. Fee:

$24. Location: Community

Building. Susan Pomeroy.

This ancient Chinese

movement improves strength,

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


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

Wii

What’s all the talk about Wii?

Come join us in this fun,

interactive game. It works

your muscles, lifts your mood

and it’s good for older adults.

Call 842-0543 if interested.

Yoga - ages 60 and up

Mondays, March 25 - May

13, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Fee:


Building. Instructor: Annie

Wilsey.

A less vigorous beginner’s

class adapted for older

adults. Stretch stiff muscles

and learn to correctly align

your spine through slow,

progressive traction. While

using the full capacity of

the lungs through correct


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1913 wooden carousel. Next,

enjoy a tour of the Carroll

Mansion, a beautiful brick

Italianate Mansion built in

1867 and lunch (included)

with the Harvey Girls!

After lunch experience Ft.

Leavenworth, the oldest

continuously operating

military installation west of

the Mississippi River. The

Frontier Army Museum

holds a collection of over

seven thousand items used by

Frontier Army soldiers as well

as many Fort Leavenworth

related items. Our last stop

is at the Corner Pharmacy

where the soda fountain has

a 40 foot long handmade

mahogany bar and many

delectable treats. MUST

HAVE GOVERNMENT

ISSUED PHOTO ID (ex.

driverís license) TO TRAVEL

ON THIS TOUR. For

reservations please contact

Rebecca Clancy at 842-0543.

EDUCATION, HOBBY &

FINANCE

AARP Driver Safety

Classroom Course - ages 60

and up

Wednesday and Thursday,

March 27-28, 10:00 a.m.-

3:00 p.m. Fee: $12 for AARP

member, $14 for non-AARP

member. Location: Lawrence

Senior Center.

This course reviews the rules

of the road, and contains

safety driving tips for all

drivers. Completion of the

class entitles students to a

discount on their automobile

insurance. There is no

physical or written test. This

refresher course is a pleasant

mix of video and instructor

presentation. To register

please call 842-0543.

Beginning Spanish

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 Conversations

Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.


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.

Facebook Fundamentals -

ages 60 and up

Tuesdays, Feb. 19- March 16,

6-7 p.m. Fee: $12. Location:

River Front Plaza Computer

Lab.

Connect to the world through

Facebook. Learn how to

socialize online with your

friends and family. You will

never have to worry about

can look for old friends

by name. Surprise your

grandkids across the world or

in another state as you invite

them to your Facebook page.

Find old friends, classmates

and relatives, or discover

groups you can join. In order

to use Facebook you will need

to bring an email address with

you to class. Register at the


11th St., 832-7930

Lawrence Historical Homes

Tour

Wednesday, April 24, 10 a.m.-

12 p.m. Fee: $15. Location:


Let’s hop on the bus and

travel through 100 years of

Lawrence history. We will

look and learn about two

early homes from 1858, the

Italianate style houses of the

1870s and 1880s, the large

Victorian house of the 1890s,

the four squares of the 1900s,

hyperbolic paraboloid house,

now listed on the National

Register of Historic Places.

For more information, contact

Jo Ellis at 832-7920.

ART

Acrylic Painting Class

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12

p.m. Fee: $20 per session.


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

Painters

Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.



Bring your painting project

and supplies and join the

Downtown Tuesday Painters.

HEALTH & FITNESS

NEW! Jazzercise Lite


Fridays, starting Jan 14, 9 -

10 a.m. Location: Lawrence

Senior Center. Fee: $32

unlimited class pass per

month, or $10 single pass per

class.

Fitness that’s invigorating, not

intimidating! This 60-minute

class pairs moderate aerobics

with exercises designed

to improve your strength,

Whether you’re a senior,

newcomer, or prefer low

impact, you can’t go wrong

with this popular light version

of the original Jazzercise

program. The instructor

will demonstrate options

throughout each class, so

that participants may modify

the moves and intensity to

needs and goals. Register at

Jazzercise, (785)331-4333

or http://jcls.jazzercise.com/

facility/jazzercise-douglas-

county-senior-center *Note:

Kansas tax applies to all class

purchases

Aerobic Dance Exercise -

ages 60 and up



8:50 - 9:50 a.m. Location:


$53. Instructor: Nicki

Listerman.

Join our friendly class and

move to the 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 your balance,

strength during the toning

and stretching segment of

class. Come be part of this



832-7930.

Arthritis Foundation Tai

Chi - ages 60 and up

Mondays and Fridays, March

25 - May 17, 10 - 10:55


Community Building.

Instructor: Susan Pomeroy.

This program is 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.



832-7930.

Ballroom Dancing

Fees are assessed at a per-

couple-rate and you must

enroll a partner


13, 8:00 - 8:55 p.m. Fee:

$70 per couple. Location:


Instructor: Shirley Barrand.

This course instructs you

in ballroom fundamentals

of frame, posture, footwork

and timing, plus leading

and following your partner.

Learn the basic steps to all

of the most popular styles of

ballroom dancing; the cha-


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A Letter From District Attorney Charles Branson

Over the years I have frequently written about the importance of protecting your computer from the myriad of viruses and other pitfalls could wreak havoc with or even ruin your system. However, I thought it would be helpful

explanations and even more importantly, to provide a list of FREE software you can download to prevent these pesky problems to begin with.

Here are a few valuable

with.

Malware: (shortened version of malicious software) According to the helpful information I found on Clark Howardís website, malware includes viruses, worms, trojan horses, spyware, scareware and more. It can be present on websites and emails or hidden

videos, freeware or shareware. (However, it should be noted that most websites, shareware or freeware applications do not come with malware.) The best way to avoid getting infected is to run a good anti-virus protection program, do periodic scans for spyware, and avoid clicking on suspicious email links or websites. However, scammers are sneaky; sometimes malware is cleverly disguised as an email from a friend, or a useful website. Even the most cautious of web-surfers will likely pick up an infection as some point.

Scareware: Just like it

warnings that are meant to scare you. Pop-up’s warning you that there is a problem with your computer (when none really exists) and instruct you to click for a scan of your computer. Are you ready for the bad news? You have just downloaded the scareware onto your computer.

Spyware: Again, just like it sounds, it picks up and monitors information about you, it can gather information from your address book, your credit card information and it is usually used for advertising purposes. Unlike viruses, it usually does not spread.

Virus: Malware that can reproduce and infect other computers.

How do you avoid these dreaded high-tech maladies?

some of the available free protection/antivirus software available for download. If you are already having

navigating your computer, have someone with more computer knowledge assist you.

MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS. Use Microsoft Security Essentials to help guard against viruses, spyware, and other malicious software. It provides real-time protection for your home or small business PCs.

Microsoft Security Essentials or http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows/security-essentials-download

AVAST! ANTIVIRUS HOME EDITION. Available for Windows, Mac, and Android.

Avast! or http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-download

AVG FREE. Detects and stops viruses, threats and malware.

AVG FREE or http://free.avg.com/us-en/homepage

SAFER WEB SURFING WITH SANDBOXIE. Sandboxie runs your programs in an isolated space which prevents them from making permanent changes to other programs

and data in your computer.

Sandboxie or http://www.sandboxie.com/index.

So your computer is already infected? You may be able to

Free spyware/scareware removal tools. Run the following routinely, at least once a week. They will destroy

MALWAREBYTES. Easy-to-use, simple, and effective anti-malware application.

Malwarebytes or http://www.malwarebytes.org/

SUPERANTISPYWARE. A free malware remover that also works on rootkits, spyware, adware, worms and parasites.

SUPERantispyware or http://www.superantispyware.com/index.html

SPYBOT- SEARCH AND DESTROY. A set of tools

malicious software.

SpyBot or http://www.safer-networking.org/

AD-AWARE. Scans for known data mining, advertising and tracking components. Allows you to maintain a higher degree of privacy while you surf the web.

Ad-Aware or http://www.lavasoft.com

Finally, if you are still having

support from Tech Support Forum.

TECH SUPPORT or http://www.techsupportforum.com/where-to-post/

These will not solve every computer problem, but taking a bit of time now to ensure

your computer is up to date with either your purchased antivirus software or these freely available software programs will go a long way to help protect your expensive computer. It could save many potential headaches and your computer from ruin.As always, for general consumer protection information, please contact my consumer protection

are always ready to serve the

citizens of Douglas County.

(Information in this article was obtained from the Clark Howard website. The information in 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.)

COMPUTER VIRUS, SPYWARE AND MALWARE, OH MY!

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cha, waltz, East Coast swing,

polka and more. Register at

the Community Building, 115

W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Circuit Training Boot

Camp - ages 15 and up

Mondays and Wednesdays,

March 25 - May 15,

5:45-6:40 p.m. Fee: L40.


Center. Instructor: Christie

Ogunnowo.

An exciting challenging

workout but non-military

styleS This class incorporates

intervals of aerobic and

anaerobic sections with

sports drills including the

Wump rope, plyometrics,

speed training, agility drills,

cone drills etc to achieve the

ultimate fat burning of up

to 1000 calories in an hourS

You’ll use your whole body to

burn fat, strengthen your core,

and increase your endurance

your goals are weight loss,

strength, endurance or core

toningZ you’ll be challenged

and motivated to go further

than your limitsS This class


11th St., 832-7930.

Cycling - Pedal Pushers -

ages 60 and up

Tuesdays, March 26 - May

16, 10-10:45 a.m. Location:

Community Building. Fee:

L30. Instructor: Pat Middaugh

This is a beginning and

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. Bikers

can modify their cycling

resistance and pace according



832-7930.

Dance Fitness - ages 15 and

up


March 26- May 16, 5:30-

6:25p.m. Fee: L40. Location:


Instructor: Rosie Shelton.

Get your groove on with this

fast-paced dance exercise

class that stresses whole

will consist of 30 minutes

of cardiovascular routines

and 30 minutes of toning

and stretching. Aerobic

routines may be performed

either at high or low impact.

Follow-the-leader routines

are simple for beginners to

learn yet challenging enough

for advanced students. A real

workoutS Rubberbands used

for some toning exercises

will be provided. Register at

the Community Building, 115

W 11th St., 832-7930.

Fitness for Life - ages 60 and

up


Fridays, March 25 - May

17, 10:05 - 11:05 a.m. Fee:

L53. Location: Holcom Rec

Center. Instructor: Melanie

Johnson.

important for mature men

and women. Keeping

degenerative diseases

associated with aging and thus

help us to look and feel well.

Class helps coordination,

heart and lungs, and improves

muscle tone. You don’t stop

exercising because you get

old, but you get old because

you stop exercising. Register


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

Pilates Silver - ages 60 and

up


March 26 - May 16, 8:30 -

9:30 a.m. Fee: L40. Location:

Holcom Rec. Center.


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Instructor: Pat Middaugh.

Pilates is a modern approach

to body conditioning that will

keep you on the cutting edge

of times. Class will focus

on core muscles such as

hips, thighs, and abdominals

that will strengthen and

tone by stretching. Main

principles include following

precision, centering and

control. This class not only

strengthens your body but

your mind as well. Register


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

Senior Strength Training -

ages 60 and up



times vary with beginner and

advanced classes. Location:


$53. Instructor: Cindy

Baker/Vicki Lysen/Crystal

Shepherd.

Strength Training for seniors

is effective 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.



832-7930.

Stretch & Recovery


March 26- May 16, 10-10:45


Holcom Rec Center.

Instructor: Lori Tochtrop.

A sculpting and stretching

class that uses a combination

of Yoga and Pilates that

that will leave you feeling

centered and calm. Enjoy

this relaxing atmosphere with

deep stretching to round out

that class. Register at the


11th St., 832-7930.

Tai Chi - ages 60 and up

Wednesdays, March 27 -

May 15, 10 - 11:00 a.m. Fee:


Building. Susan Pomeroy.

This ancient Chinese

movement improves strength,

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


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

Wii

What’s all the talk about Wii?

Come join us in this fun,

interactive game. It works

your muscles, lifts your mood

and it’s good for older adults.

Call 842-0543 if interested.

Yoga - ages 60 and up


13, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Fee:


Building. Instructor: Annie

Wilsey.

A less vigorous beginner’s

class adapted for older

adults. Stretch stiff muscles

and learn to correctly align

your spine through slow,

progressive traction. While

using the full capacity of

the lungs through correct



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1913 wooden carousel. Next,

enjoy a tour of the Carroll

Mansion, a beautiful brick

Italianate Mansion built in

1867 and lunch (included)

with the Harvey Girls!

After lunch experience Ft.

Leavenworth, the oldest

continuously operating

military installation west of

the Mississippi River. The

Frontier Army Museum

holds a collection of over

seven thousand items used by

Frontier Army soldiers as well

as many Fort Leavenworth

related items. Our last stop

is at the Corner Pharmacy

where the soda fountain has

a 40 foot long handmade

mahogany bar and many

delectable treats. MUST

HAVE GOVERNMENT

ISSUED PHOTO ID (ex.

driverís license) TO TRAVEL

ON THIS TOUR. For

reservations please contact

Rebecca Clancy at 842-0543.

EDUCATION, HOBBY &

FINANCE

AARP Driver Safety

Classroom Course - ages 60

and up

Wednesday and Thursday,

March 27-28, 10:00 a.m.-

3:00 p.m. Fee: $12 for AARP

member, $14 for non-AARP

member. Location: Lawrence

Senior Center.

This course reviews the rules

of the road, and contains

safety driving tips for all

drivers. Completion of the

class entitles students to a

discount on their automobile

insurance. There is no

physical or written test. This

refresher course is a pleasant

mix of video and instructor

presentation. To register

please call 842-0543.

Beginning Spanish

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 Conversations

Wednesdays, 1-2 p.m.


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.

Facebook Fundamentals -

ages 60 and up

Tuesdays, Feb. 19- March 16,

6-7 p.m. Fee: $12. Location:

River Front Plaza Computer

Lab.

Connect to the world through

Facebook. Learn how to

socialize online with your

friends and family. You will

never have to worry about

can look for old friends

by name. Surprise your

grandkids across the world or

in another state as you invite

them to your Facebook page.

Find old friends, classmates

and relatives, or discover

groups you can join. In order

to use Facebook you will need

to bring an email address with

you to class. Register at the


11th St., 832-7930

Lawrence Historical Homes

Tour

Wednesday, April 24, 10 a.m.-

12 p.m. Fee: $15. Location:


Let’s hop on the bus and

travel through 100 years of

Lawrence history. We will

look and learn about two

early homes from 1858, the

Italianate style houses of the

1870s and 1880s, the large

Victorian house of the 1890s,

the four squares of the 1900s,

hyperbolic paraboloid house,

now listed on the National

Register of Historic Places.

For more information, contact

Jo Ellis at 832-7920.

ART

Acrylic Painting Class

Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 12

p.m. Fee: $20 per session.


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

Painters

Tuesdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.



Bring your painting project

and supplies and join the

Downtown Tuesday Painters.

HEALTH & FITNESS

NEW! Jazzercise Lite


Fridays, starting Jan 14, 9 -

10 a.m. Location: Lawrence

Senior Center. Fee: $32

unlimited class pass per

month, or $10 single pass per

class.

Fitness that’s invigorating, not

intimidating! This 60-minute

class pairs moderate aerobics

with exercises designed

to improve your strength,

Whether you’re a senior,

newcomer, or prefer low

impact, you can’t go wrong

with this popular light version

of the original Jazzercise

program. The instructor

will demonstrate options

throughout each class, so

that participants may modify

the moves and intensity to

needs and goals. Register at

Jazzercise, (785)331-4333

or http://jcls.jazzercise.com/

facility/jazzercise-douglas-

county-senior-center *Note:

Kansas tax applies to all class

purchases

Aerobic Dance Exercise -

ages 60 and up



8:50 - 9:50 a.m. Location:


$53. Instructor: Nicki

Listerman.

Join our friendly class and

move to the 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 your balance,

strength during the toning

and stretching segment of

class. Come be part of this



832-7930.

Arthritis Foundation Tai

Chi - ages 60 and up

Mondays and Fridays, March

25 - May 17, 10 - 10:55


Community Building.

Instructor: Susan Pomeroy.

This program is 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.



832-7930.

Ballroom Dancing

Fees are assessed at a per-

couple-rate and you must

enroll a partner


13, 8:00 - 8:55 p.m. Fee:

$70 per couple. Location:


Instructor: Shirley Barrand.

This course instructs you

in ballroom fundamentals

of frame, posture, footwork

and timing, plus leading

and following your partner.

Learn the basic steps to all

of the most popular styles of

ballroom dancing; the cha-


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Board of Directors

MAKING MEDICARE MAKE SENSEAnswers To Some of The Most Commonly Asked Medicare Questions

Q: What are the actual

changes to Medicare

in 2013? There’s been a lot of

talk, but I want facts, and I’m

confused about my benefits.

A: Medicare is stronger

than ever now,

and recent events have not

changed your benefits. There

are some changes for 2013,

as there are every year. But

Medicare is here for you, and in

many ways has better benefits

than ever before. Most of the

improvements are due to the

Affordable Care Act.

For example, Medicare’s wide-

ranging preventive services,

many of which are provided

to you with no out-of-pocket

cost now, are unchanged. In

fact, Medicare Part B now

has improved benefits for

those trying to quit smoking

in the New Year. Eight face-

to-face counseling sessions

for smoking cessation are

now covered. Part B also

offers obesity screening and

counseling. In some cases,

co-payments apply for these.

In 2013, people with Medicare

Part B will also pay less out of

pocket, for outpatient mental

health treatment. The co-

payment is now 35%, down

from 50%. For the initial

diagnosis, you’ll continue to

pay 20%. Medicare pays the

rest.

And Medicare Part D

(prescription drug) plans

are now allowed to cover

benzodiazepine and

barbiturate medications, such

as those used to treat chronic

mental disorders, as well as

cancer and epilepsy. Prior

to this year, Part D coverage

was not allowed for these

prescription drugs, unless your

plan paid the entire cost.

People with Medicare Part D

plans will also see a greater

discount for their medications,

once they reach the coverage

gap, or “donut hole.” The

discount has increased from

50% in 2012, to 52.5% for

brand-name medicines your

plan covers, and from 14%

in 2012 to 21% for generic

medicines, in 2013. These

discounts will be applied

automatically at your pharmacy

or mail-order supplier. You

donít have to ask for them.

Those with Original Medicare

will begin to see newly-

designed, easier to understand

quarterly Medicare summary

notices starting later this year.

The language is simpler, the

print is larger, and there are

clear definitions right on the

form. There are also step-

by-step instructions for you

to check the form’s accuracy,

appeal anything that is wrong,

or report potential fraud in your

account. It’s one more way

Medicare is safeguarding your

benefits - and taxpayer dollars.

The new forms will be phased

in between February and June,

depending on the state you live

in.

Medicare premiums and

deductibles have increased

slightly in 2013. By law, the

premium must cover a fixed

percentage of Medicare’s

expenses. Premium increases

are in line with projected cost

increases. Medicare Part B

premiums have gone up slowly

over the past five years - an

average of less than 2 per cent

per year. The Part B premium

for most people in 2013 is

$104.90 per month, up $5, and

the annual Part B deductible

is $147, an increase of $7,

compared to 2012. The Part A

deductible, if you are admitted

to a hospital, is $1,184, an

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

no fees required for most of these groups. Some supplies are provided. Programs are dependent upon donations. Equipment is available for participantsí use. Please contact the department for further information on these activities.

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MonMaH...Beginning Spanish: 1-2 p.m., Board Room

Games: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Dining Center

TuesMaH...Downtown Tuesday Painters: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Conference Room

2eMnesMaH...Beginning Spanish - Emphasis on Conversation: 1-2 p.m., Board Room

Chair Exercise: 10:45 - 11:15 a.m., Conference Room (also Fri.)

ThursMaH...Bingo: 11:00-11:45 a.m., Dining Center

FriMaH...Chair Exercise: 11 a.m., Conference Room

Clarinet rehearsal, 2:45-3:45 p.m., Multipurpose Room

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+ininL -enter -oorMinatorAutoharp: Tues., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., hobby room. Contact: Berta Call, 785-883-4271.

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

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).

meal is suggested. To cancel a meal at any of the dining centers please call 785-760-1504 and leave a message.

Lawrence Senior CenterKathryn Newman,

coordinator842-0543 745 Vermont

Lawrence

Babcock Dining CenterShirley Brown,

coordinator842-6976

Babcock Place Apartments

17th & Massachusetts, Lawrence

Eudora Dining CenterCarol Mason, coordinator760-2102

Pinecrest II Apts. 924 Walnut

Eudora

Baldwin Senior CenterMaxine Scott, coordinator

(785) 594-24091221 Indiana Baldwin City

For information about meals in Lecompton, call 842-0543

DINING CENTER LOCATIONS

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The library expects to be at the temporary site until mid-2014. Though regular services will continue, the relocation will cause some services to be adapted to the new site, while others will be offered at locations throughout the community. The Bookmobile, BookTalks and regular senior programming will follow

their usual schedules.

The library will keep the community abreast of changes, but it is requested that the public please check the library website, www.lawrencepubliclibrary.org and the library Facebook page, as well as contacting the library by phone, 785- 843-3833 for updates or changes in services.

SENIOR WHEELS SCHEDULECall direct to schedule your rides...

865-6925

You will need to leave a message, and the scheduler will return your call as soon as possible.

LAWRENCE Call 865-6925 for reservations.

DAILY FIXED STOP (Monday through Thursday) Lawrence Senior Center - 1:15 p.m.

EUDORA Call 865-6925 for reservations.

BALDWIN CITY NEW VOLUNTEER TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM! (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday)For more details, please call 785-865-6925 or to schedule a ride, call Linda at 785-594-3376 or 785-331-6101 at least 48 hours before the ride is needed.

LECOMPTON Call 865-6925 for reservations.

PICKUP TIMES We provide personal assistance to each

schedule. You should be ready to board 15 minutes before your scheduled trip.

CANCELLATIONS AND NO-SHOWS Cancellations should be called in as soon as possible. When you cancel your ride in advance, you provide the opportunity for someone else to schedule a ride. If you fail to call the transportation

you to be suspended for 30 days.

If you miss your pickup, all of your scheduled rides for that day will be cancelled.

If you need assistance boarding the vehicle or entering a building, you may be required to have a personal care attendant which you will need to provide. The personal care attendant may ride with you at no charge.

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For more complete information, or to receive a copy of the Senior Wheels Policy, please call 865-6925.

SENIOR WHEELS (formerly Bus 62) serves the transportation needs of customers who are 60 years or older. We provide rides within the city limits of Lawrence. In Eudora and Lecompton rides are provided on a limited basis.

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL RIDERS EXCEPT ON FIXED STOPS

Reservations must be made before 12:00 NOON, Monday through Thursday.

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the system is full - SCHEDULE EARLY! When you leave your message, please give as much

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60 & BETTER PAGE 2


Leisure and Learning

Catalogue - Course

Description

Winter 2013

Call 842-0543 to enroll

Douglas County Senior

Services offers diverse

continuing education courses,

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

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.

COMING SOON

Are you a creative person

who loves to make fun and

functional crafts? Starting in

March we will start hosting

a monthly craft session in

collaboration with Michaels

arts and craft store. Look for

our upcoming craft project

information in our next 60 &

Better newsletter.

FEATURED FEBRUARY

ACTIVITIES

FREE Basic Russian for

Adults

Thursdays, February 14 -

May 30, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.


Center Board Room.

Join us for a free, 16

week course in basic

Russian. Students will

learn comprehension and

pronunciation of the Cyrillic

alphabet as well as vocabulary

and phrases that will be

based on students’ interest.

The class will also touch on

Russian and Soviet culture

and history. Learning basic

Russian will be a bit of hard

work, but most of all fun!

About the instructor: Chris

Hrabe worked in Latvia,

a former Soviet Republic,

for four years as an English

teacher for the Peace Corps.

There he learned and spoke

Russian and Latvian daily and

found a love for the language

and culture.

Yoga for Every Body -

minimum 9 participants per

class

Mondays, February 11-

March 25, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

AND/OR Wednesdays,

February 13- March 27,

10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Location:


Instructor: Susan Rieger.

This yoga class is a gentle

approach to yoga that

encourages freedom in all the

joints of the body; increases

core and leg strength;

improves balance; and

leaves the participant feeling

mentally and physically

half of the class takes place

in a chair, coordinating the

breath and slow movement;

then transitions to some

standing poses; moves to

the mat for some full body

stretches; and ends with a

relaxing meditation. Please

bring a yoga mat and wear

clothes which allow you to

move easily. Participants in

the December class report

feeling stronger, having more

energy and sleeping better.

!""#$

Monday class ONLY: $21

Wednesday class ONLY: $21

OR attend both classes for:

$40

FREE Blood Pressure

Checks

The 2nd Tuesday of each

month, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30

p.m. Location: Lawrence

Senior Center Board Room.

Come down to the Lawrence

Senior Center every 2nd

Tuesday of the month for a

free blood pressure check

from Advanced Home Care.

No registration required.

FREE Senior Swim Days

Get together with all of

your close friends and head

out to an aquatic center.

Wednesdays are Senior Swim

Days for people 60 years and

over. Every Wednesday, all

day long, seniors swim for

free.

FREE Chair Exercise

Wednesdays and Fridays,

11 - 11:30 a.m. Fee: None.



Quilting Project with Marla

Jackson

Thursdays, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Fee: None. Location: Marla

Quilts, Inc.

The narrative quilting project

led by nationally-known

quilt artist Marla Jackson

will continue with weekly

sessions held on Thursdays at

Marla Quilts, Inc Studio 720

E 9th St #2. Solid-colored

fabric and other supplies will

be provided; participants are

asked to bring any special

fabric that they would like

to add if desired. You do not

have to be an experienced

quilter to be a part of this

project. If you have not

already registered to be a part

of this project, please contact

Rebecca Clancy at 842-0543

to register.

DAY/SHORT TRIPS

Historic Baldwin City Guided

Bus Tour

Wednesday, March 27, 1:00

- 3:30 p.m. Pick up/drop off

location: Lawrence Senior

Center. Cost per person: $12.

Maximum of 10 people.

Join us as we take a guided

bus tour of historical Baldwin

City community. This tour

is sponsored by the Baldwin

City Chamber of Commerce.

We Baldwinites take great

pride in our city and its

rich history, doing our best

to preserve the sites and

structures that have played

an important role in the

story of America. Our tours

are highlighting the Best

of Baldwin where our

friendly conductors narrate

the tour with a fascinating

and fun mix of local and

historical stories. It will

be our pleasure to guide

you through Baldwin City.

To register please call

842-0543.

Historic Leavenworth

Thursday, April 18, 2013

8:15 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Registration deadline:

March 14. Pick-up/drop-off

location in Lawrence. Cost:

$89.

Join us for a variety packed

day trip to the oldest city

in Kansas! We begin with

a guided tour of one of

the 8 wonders of Kansas,

the C.W. Parker Carousel

Museum where you will

enjoy a ride on the restored

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60 & BETTER PAGE 15

Signature required.

AARP Tax Aide Volunteers are ready for action! This photo was taken during

a recent training session at DCSS. Pictured on the front row, from left: Phyllis

Schrader, Sarah Merriman, Sue Himes, Marge Etzig. Back Row: Dick Himes,

Bob Simmermon, Jim Keefer, Richard Quinn, Kevin Haight, Pat Hooge. To make

a tax appointment please call 785-856-0365 Monday through Thursday from 9

a.m. to 3 p.m.

FEBRUARY

2013

Volume 40

No. 2

Visit us at www.dgcoseniorservices.org

COMING SOON!

Are you a creative person who loves to make fun and functional crafts? Starting in March we will be hosting a monthly craft session in collaboration with Michaels arts and craft store. Look for our upcoming craft project information in our next “60 & Better” newsletter.

Are you new to Medicare? Do you have questions? Douglas County Senior Services

will present a “Welcome to Medicare” meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 20 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 the DCSS Community

Services Department, 785-842-0543, or toll free 1-877-295-3277.

CCOOMMIINNGG SSOOOONN!!

FEBRUARY

2013

Volume 40

No. 2

Visit us at wwww.w dgcoseniorservvicees.oorggggggggg

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

and active in their homes and communities.

• Baldwin City Library, 785-594-3411

• Oskaloosa Public Library, 785-863-2637

• Ottawa City Hall, 785-242-5560

“Welcome to Medicare”MEETING FEB. 20

LAPASenior Resource Fair

March 12

The 8th Annual Lawrence Area Partners in Aging Senior Resource

Fair will be held on Tuesday, March 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Hy-Vee on Clinton Parkway.

The Senior Resource Fair is designed to introduce seniors

and their families and caregivers to the members of LAPA and

acquaint them with the services that these businesses provide to

the seniors in the community.

FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKSCome down to the Lawrence Senior Center every 2nd Tuesday of the month for a free blood pressure check from Advanced Home Care. No registration required.

60 & BETTER PAGE 16

Editor: Janet Ikenberry

Interim Executive Director: Mike Wildgen

Printer: Lawrence Journal-World

609 New Hampshire

Lawrence, 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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