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Editor: Janet Ikenberry

Printer: Lawrence Journal-World609 New HampshireLawrence, KS 66044

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

Douglas County Senior Services, Inc. does not discriminate

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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MARCH2013

Volume 40 No. 3

SPRINGTIME FLOWER VASE CRAFTJoin us Friday, March 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center for a fun and functional craft to celebrate the coming of spring! This easy yet elegant tissue paper vase craft gives the illusion of a beautiful stained glass vase with the use of colored tissue paper and

is perfect for holding fresh spring

any holiday. The $5 cost for this class includes at materials needed.

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MARCH2013

Volume 40 No. 3

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

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Do you enjoy helping others? Do you want to learn how to help people navigate through the Medicare maze? Douglas County Senior Services, Inc., in cooperation with Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK), is currently recruiting volunteers to become trained SHICK Medicare counselors. Training will be held in Lawrence on May 14, June 18 and July 23.

Following training the volunteers may choose to offer guidance as a Comprehensive Medicare Counselor,

they may choose to help with Open Enrollment for Medicare managed care and prescription drug plans. Volunteers may also help in DCSS SHICK Call Center a few hours a week.

If you are interested in hearing more about these rewarding volunteer opportunities, please contact Criss Tomlin, SHICK Coordinator at Douglas County Senior Services, (785) 842-0543

Annual SHICK Volunteer Training Dates Set

Personal Actions to Health is a unique

aged 55 and over. It combines healthy

help participants develop a healthier lifestyle and retain functions necessary to maintain independence. This session begins April 2 and continues through May 9 with twice weekly classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday classes feature a

building to improve overall physical health. Previous PATH participants have shown improved agility, balance, coordination,

PATH classes are held at the East Lawrence Recreation Center. The fee for this program is $25 per person. However, if you register with a friend, you will receive a “buddy discount” of 2 for $30; that’s $10 saved per person! Please register at the Lawrence Senior Center or at the Community Building by March 25.

PERSONAL ACTIONS TO HEALTHBEGINS APRIL 2

PATH

VISIT US AT WWW.DGCOSENIORSERVICES.ORG

LAPA Senior Resource FairMarch 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. There will be door prizes and give-aways!

Tony Prideaux left DCSS last month after 2 years as the Senior Wheels

program coordinator. Tony scheduled all the rides and also drove many Douglas County seniors to and from their destinations. He will be missed by coworkers and participants who wish him much success in his new position.

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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,

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

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.

UPCOMING FEATURED CLASS

PATH — Personal Actions to HealthTuesdays and Thursdays, April 2- May 9, 9 -11 a.m. Location: East Lawrence Rec Center. Fee: $25 per person, or “buddy discount” of 2 for $30. Minimum: 15 participants. This unique

for people aged 55+ combines

help participants develop a healthier lifestyle and retain functions necessary to maintain independence. Each Tuesday class features a new nutrition topic and group

about the effects that good

physical education. The

building to improve overall physical health. Previous PATH participants have shown improved agility, balance, coordination,

endurance. If you register

with a friend, receive a “buddy discount” of 2 for $30; that’s $10 saved per person! Register at the Lawrence Senior Center or at the Community Building. Registration deadline: March 25.

FEATURED MARCH ACTIVITIES

Basic Personal Finance and InvestingTuesday, March 12, 6 -7:30 p.m. Location: Carnegie Building. Fee: None. This class will provide an overview

consideration, including:

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

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

providing for a child’s college education. The presentation last about an hour, followed by an open question-and-answer period. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Fundamentals of Estate PlanningThursday, March 14, 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Carnegie Building. Fee: None. This class will provide an overview of the options in arranging your affairs- what happens under intestate succession if you die without a plan; the possible uses of either a Will or Revocable Living Trust; an overview of probate

administration; the impact of

testamentary transfer options, such as holding property in a joint tenancy; powers of

healthcare decision-making; Living Wills and Do Not Resuscitate Directives; and a very general overview of how limitations on Medicaid eligibility might affect your assets. The presentation lasts about an hour, followed by an open question-and-answer period. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Five Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss, Looking & Feeling Younger, & Correcting Type II DiabetesTuesday, March 12, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Conference Room. Fee: None. Instructor: Dr. Emma Veyna. Come learn the real secrets to weight loss and healthy living! This is not a fad diet! You will learn how to do things daily to look and feel better each day. Come learn how eating healthier, not dieting, leads to more energy and a greater sense of well being. Learn how

body and leads to weight loss and improves overall health. Learn this natural approach to total body wellness and healthcare. Dr. Emma Veyna DC is a volunteer for the Foundation for Wellness

to promote health in our Lawrence Community. To register please call 842-0543.

Springtime Flower Vase Craft

Friday, March 22, 2-3:30 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Fee: $5 (all materials included). Join us for a fun and functional craft to celebrate the coming of spring! This easy yet elegant tissue paper vase craft gives the illusion of a beautiful stained glass vase with the use of colored tissue paper

project is perfect for holding

be a great gift for any holiday. Please register by Wednesday, March 20.

Historic Baldwin City Guided Bus TourWednesday, March 27, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Pick up/drop off location: Lawrence Senior Center. Cost per person:

Join us as we take a guided bus tour of the 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

historical stories. It will be our pleasure to guide you through Baldwin City. To register please call 842-0543.

AARP Driver Safety Classroom Course — ages

Continued on page 7

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“The Way We Worked,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition about work and working, will be in Baldwin City March 23 through May 5 at the Lumberyard Arts Center, 718 High St. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the culture of work in America over the last 150 years; phone tours explaining the importance of the Santa Fe Trail, Baker

University, agriculture and the railroad to the building of Baldwin City; the history of Baldwin Lumberyard (including a photo tour of Baldwin City, then and now); audio/video interviews with local citizens; a written tour of Baldwin City and its history; and a four week speaker series, March 26, April 8, 23, and 29, starting at 7 p.m. at the Lumberyard Arts Center.The exhibition will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. ; and Sundays from Noon to 5 p.m. The Way We Worked Kansas Tour is sponsored by

the Kansas Humanities Council in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program. Support for The Way We Worked Kansas Tour has been provided by the Ross and Marianna Beach Foundation and the Douglas County Community Foundation. Support for the Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.

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

“Welcome to Medicare”MEETING MARCH 20

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Have you considered who will pay your bills if you become ill or if you are temporarily unable to handle

only person authorized to sign checks - the sole “signer” - on your bank account, your situation could be particularly

a valid Power of Attorney, no one will have access to your account. To address this potential problem, you may want to consider

people who have permission to access your accounts in

simple options are generally available to you - adding a joint owner or a signatory.

Joint Tenants

Joint tenants are co-owners of a bank account. If you add your daughter, Mary, to your account as a joint tenant, your money legally becomes her money. Mary can make deposits, write checks and make account inquiries. In fact, Mary’s rights as a joint tenant go beyond the ability to perform simple account transactions. Mary has the legal right to withdraw all funds from the account. If Mary spends every dime of your life savings on a round-the-world cruise, you might have no legal recourse against her; you will certainly have no recourse against the

bank.

Joint tenancy is unique - and sometimes desirable - because it includes a right of

Mary, as the surviving joint tenant, will become the owner of the entire account. You may have intended that at your death, the account proceeds be evenly divided between Mary and your other daughter, Peggy. Although Mary may have verbally promised to distribute funds in the account to Peggy, she has no enforceable legal obligation to keep this promise. The legal consequences of joint tenancy, therefore, could

between the surviving tenant and your other heirs.

Joint tenants must consent before they can be removed from a bank account. After learning that Mary spent account funds for her cruise, you cannot storm into your bank and demand her name be removed from the account. Unless Mary agrees to the removal, she remains a joint tenant. You could draw out all of the funds in the account and open a new account. However, this shift can be cumbersome. Changing direct deposits, altering monthly automated debits, and waiting for checks to clear can be time-consuming.

Authorized Signers

Authorized signers are not co-owners of a bank account, but share some of the same rights as joint tenants. Under this agreement, you are the sole owner of the account. But as an authorized signer,

Mary can make deposits, write checks and make account inquiries. And although you would have a viable legal claim against her, Mary can still withdraw all funds from the account to fund her round-the-world getaway. If Mary’s wild spending habits frustrate you, however, you can remove Mary from your account without her consent. This provides slightly more protection against potential account misuse, but an authorized signer can still abuse her authority.

Adding a joint tenant or authorized signer to your bank account offers a simple way to prepare for a temporary inability to manage your

a joint tenant or authorized signer’s ability to access account funds can create

and as well as the opportunity for an unscrupulous signer to steal. It is critical to consider your options carefully, particularly the trustworthiness of a person to serve as a potential joint tenant or authorized signer, before modifying your bank account.

(Editor’s Note: Molly M. Wood is a partner at Stevens & Brand, LLP in Lawrence,

her practice to Elder Law, especially seniors with long-term care issues. If you have a legal question or concern, call the Kansas Elder Law Hotline, a toll-free legal advice and referral service for Kansas Seniors, 1-(888)-353-5337. An Elder Law Project attorney is available in Lawrence by appointment at Douglas County Senior Services, 842-0543.)

LEGALESEby Molly Wood

In case of bad weather please listen to KLWN 1320 AM or WIBW 97.3 FM radio for closing of senior center, meals and activities. Information will also be available on TV station KMBC Channel 9 and cable channel 6.

ATTENTION ALL

SENIORS!

Friday, March 1- Tuna Salad

Monday, March 4 - Polish Sausage

Tuesday, March 5 - Goulash with Meat

Wednesday, March 6 - Chicken Enchiladas

Thursday, March 7 - Baked Ham

Friday, March 8 - Turkey Sandwich

Monday, March 11 - Peppercorn Chicken

Tuesday, March 12 - Spaghetti with Meatballs

Wednesday, March 13 - Macaroni, Ham & Cheese

Thursday, March 14 - Smothered Steak

Friday, March 15 - Chicken Salad

Monday, March 18 - Roasted Turkey

Tuesday, March 19 - BBQ Brisket

Wednesday, March 20 - Chicken Lasagna

Thursday, March 21 - Boneless Pork Chop

Friday, March 22 - Chicken Sandwich

Monday, March 25 - Pulled Pork

Tuesday, March 26 - Tomato & Basil Noodles with Chicken

Wednesday, March 27 - Hamburger Thursday, March 28 - Caribbean Chicken

Friday, March 29 - Ham Salad

(Menu subject to change without notice.)

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SKILLBUILDERSPopular Skillbuilders series returns

Skillbuilders returns for the spring sessions, but with some changes due to the renovation of the Lawrence Public Library. The programs will again be offered on Thursday mornings from 10-11:45 a.m. beginning in March and ending in May. The popular topics will be presented by knowledgeable, local experts. But, the location has changed! This session will be held in the downstairs Garden Room of Drury

Place, 1510 St. Andrews Drive. The staff and residents of Drury Place are happy to provide a comfortable and welcoming meeting place. Ample parking is available around the building.

Skillbuilders is a series of programs for widows, widowers, caregivers and anyone experiencing significant life changes. The topics are chosen to refresh skills and provide information that may be helpful in making decisions concerning

daily living.

March 7 - Surviving & Thriving; presented by Linda Upstill, Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

After a life loss, learning to find your strengths and accepting the changes can be difficult. March 14 - Self-Care: Maintaining Yourself in Stressful Times; presented by Laura Bennetts, Lawrence Therapy Service. Learn how to keep physically and emotionally healthy with activity and social supports.

March 21 - Legal Planning; presented by

Cheryl Denton, attorney with Petefish, Immel, Heeb & Hird, LLP. Legalese interpreted! Wills, trusts, estate planning: what are they and do I need them?

March 28 - Aging in Place; presented by Linda Crabb, Visiting Nurses Association. How to be comfortable and safe in your home and when to know how to make a change.

Coming in April and May, programs will include cooking for one or two, car care, personal safety, gardening and money management.

Registration is never required. Attend all or only those of interest. Come and bring a friend! If you would prefer, transportation is available by contacting the Douglas County Senior Services Senior Wheels program at 865-6925. Skillbuilders is presented by the Senior Outreach Services of the Lawrence Public Library, Visiting Nurses Association and the Douglas County Senior Services. For more information about this series, please contact Pattie Johnston at the Library, 843-3833 extension 115.

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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 785-760-1504 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

“Grab & Go”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.

Senior Carry-out Meals Available

New Horizons Band Schedule 2013All 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-

MARCHMarch 1 - Rehearsal

March 8 - Presbyterian Manor, 4:30 p.m.March 15 - Rehearsal

March 22 - Pioneer Ridge Health Care CenterMarch 29 - Rehearsal

APRILApril 5 - Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living

April 12 - RehearsalApril 19 - Drury PlaceApril 26 - Party Day

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

There are no fees required for most of these groups. Some supplies are provided. Programs are dependent upon donations. Equipment is available for participants’ use. 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: 1-2 p.m., Board Room

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

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

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

11:15 a.m., Conference Room (also Fri.)

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

Friday...

Conference Room

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

New Horizon Band: 4 p.m., Multipurpose Room BABCOCK PLACE1700 Mass.; Phone: (785) 842-6976Shirley Brown, 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 Coordinator

Pool: 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 Coordinator

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

WE WANT YOUR INPUT!Please let us know if you are interested in starting an activity at your dining center. We can provide the materials, equipment, and facilities needed to implement a program

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

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FORTHE THIRD ANNUAL

BIG EVENT AT KUThe Big Event is a community service organization that recruits students, faculty, and staff from KU to do various projects throughout the Lawrence community. This is an effort to give back to Lawrence because

Common projects include outdoor painting, raking, cleaning, or washing windows. The third annual Big Event at KU is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday April 13, 2013.

HOW TO MAKE A REQUEST:Any Lawrence resident who is not a KU student may request a project, regardless of need.

• Go to www.thebigeventku.com• Click on “Online Job Request”• Fill out the form• Submit!

Registration is open until March 31!If you are a senior and need help registering for a volunteer request, please call the Community Services Department at 842-0543 and one of our staff members will be able to assist you.

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MARCH 2013 Calendar of Events

2013

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

6 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 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.

9 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 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.

12 Memory Book Group, 6

For information call Dave Jenkins at 785-228-0400.

13 The Windsor Caregiver Support Group, 4-5p.m., The Windsor of Lawrence Assisted Living and Memory Care, 3220

Peterson Road. For more information please contact The Windsor at 832-9900.

15 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.

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

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

19 Stroke Support Group, 4 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital. For more information call 840-2712.

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

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

22 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.

25 Grief Support Group, 4 p.m., Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., in association with Grace Hospice. For information call Dave Jenkins at 785-228-0400.

26 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.

26 Memory Book Group, 6

For information call Dave Jenkins at 785-228-0400.

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

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.

Join Pattie Johnston once a month at one of the following locations for an informal, lively discussion of a variety of materials available from the main library collection or from the Bookmobile. You need not be a resident of the site to attend. The public is invited!

Third Tuesday of each month:

• 10 a.m. - Midland Day Care*, 319 Perry St. • 2 p.m. - Cottonwood Retirees, 1029 New Hampshire St.• 3 p.m. - Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St.

Third Wednesday of each month:

• 10:30 a.m. - Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Dr.• 1 p.m. - Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle• 2:15 p.m. - The Windsor*, 3229 Peterson Rd.

Fourth Wednesday of each month:

• 9:45 a.m. - Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr.• 1 p.m. - Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living, 4851 Harvard Rd.• 2:30 p.m. - Drury Place, 510 St. Andrews Dr.

*These are secured sites; please call for more information.

LAWRENCE PUBLIC

LIBRARY BOOKTALKS

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Hank BoothSue Brown

KathyClausing-WillisDennis Domer

Dr. Phil GodwinJason Hornberger

StaceyHunter SchwartzPattie JohnstonKenny MasseyEllen Paulsen Judy Wright

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.

Rides may be scheduled

as far in advance as 7

days or as little as 48

hours. Due to heavy

demand for rides,

every effort should be

made to schedule as

far ahead as possible.

Rides within 24 hours

are sometimes possible

to schedule, but often

the system is full -

SCHEDULE EARLY! When you leave your

message, please give

as much information as

as you can.

COST: of $3 is required for

each one way trip. Ten-

ride punch cards are

available for purchase

from each

driver or from the

Senior Center.

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, a nd 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 of our riders;

therefore we cannot always

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

to cancel your ride or cancel

it the day of the ride, it is

No-Shows in 90 days will

cause 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.

SENIOR WHEELS SCHEDULECall direct to schedule your rides... 865-6925

Douglas County Senior Services, Inc.

Board of Directors

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Fridays, March 25 - May 17, 10:05 - 11:05 a.m. Fee: $53. Location: Holcom Rec Center. Instructor: Melanie

is especially important for mature men and women.

the degenerative diseases associated with aging. Class helps coordination, improves

and lungs, and improves muscle tone. You don’t stop

old, but you get old because

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

Pilates Silver — ages 60 and upTuesdays and Thursdays, March 26 - May 16, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Fee: $40. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Instructor: Pat Middaugh. Pilates is a modern approach to body conditioning. Focuses on core muscles such as hips, thighs, and abdominals that will strengthen and tone by stretching. Main principles include following motion,

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

Senior Strength Training — ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 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 in improving balance (preventing falls), strengthening major muscle groups and increasing muscle mass and bone density. Includes 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. 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 to build

leaving you feeling centered and calm. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Tai Chi — ages 60 and upWednesdays, March 27 - May 15, 10 - 11 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 at the Community Building, 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 upMondays, March 25 - May 13, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Fee: $31. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Annie Wilsey. A less vigorous beginner’s class adapted for older adults. Stretch stiff muscles and learn to correctly align your spine through slow, progressive traction. While using the full capacity of the lungs through correct breath, you will completely

the brain, improving blood circulation and your sense of well being. Instructor: Amie Carter. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Zumba Gold — ages 60 and upTuesdays and Thursdays, March 26 - May 16, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Fee: $40. Location: East Lawrence Rec Center. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. A completely new program designed for the active senior. Zumba is a fun,

calorie output, fat burning and total body toning. The

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 — “12 Angry Men” Thursday, April 11, show starts at 7:30 p.m. Location: Theatre Lawrence. Adapted by Sherman Sergal from the television drama by Reginald Rose. A 19-year-old man has just stood trial. It looks like an open-and-shut case- until one of the jurors begins opening the others’ eyes to the facts. Each juror reveals his own character as

the murder is re-enacted and there is a new murder threat! Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and the jurors become 12 angry men. Note: Dress rehearsal tickets are limited so call 842-0543 as soon as possible to be on the list.

TRAVEL CLUB

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

The Gulf Coast & More! - April 6-13, 2013 - Per person: Double $1149; Single $1456.This 8 day, 7 night trip features the best that the Gulf Coast has to offer! Included in this trip is hotel accommodations, 14 meals, admission to the B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive

Shrimp Trip, admission to the Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library, a Bayou/Swamp tour, admission to the National WWII Museum, a New Orleans tour featuring the French Quarter Festival, and much more!

Cape Cod Vacation - June 14-24, 2013 -Per person: Double $899 (add $300 for single occupancy). Come join a beautiful tour of Cape Cod

England. This tour includes motor coach transportation, 11 days, 10 nights, 18 meals and visits to the most beautiful and historic sites in Cape Cod. Includes a visit to the lovely Martha’s

historic seaside towns of Hyannis and Sandwich, a tour of “Outer Cape” including Provincetown and Chatham, a visit to the JFK Museum, and

and more. Chocolate lovers - enjoy a tour of the Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey,

available at the Lawrence Senior Center.

Rockies Rail Highlights featuring VIA Rail’s The Canadian - May 26-June 2, 2013

at the Lawrence Senior Center or visit our website www.dgcoseniorservices.org.

Discover Tuscany - October 15- 24, 2013

at the Lawrence Senior Center or visit our website www.dgcoseniorservices.org.

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Ballroom DancingFees are assessed at a per-couple-rate and you must enroll a partnerMondays, March 25 - May 13, 8 - 8:55 p.m. Fee: $70 per couple. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Shirley Barrand. Learn 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-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 upMondays and Wednesdays, March 25 - May 15, 5:45-6:40 p.m. Fee: $40. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Christie

challenging workout - but non-military style! Incorporates intervals of aerobic and anaerobic sections with sports drills including the jump rope, plyometrics, speed training, agility drills, cone drills, etc., to achieve the ultimate fat burning of up to 1000 calories in an hour! Use your whole body to burn fat, strengthen

your core, and increase your

Whether your goals are weight loss, strength, endurance or core toning; you’ll be challenged and motivated to push your limits!

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

Cycling - Pedal Pushers — ages 60 and upTuesdays, March 26 - May 16, 10-10:45 a.m. Location: Community Building. Fee: $30. Instructor: Pat Middaugh. 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

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

Dance Fitness — ages 15 and upTuesdays and Thursdays, March 26 - May 16, 5:30-6:25p.m. Fee: $40. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Rosie Shelton. 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 workout! Rubberbands used

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

Fitness for Life — ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and

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60 and upWednesday 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

presentation. To register please call 842-0543.

FREE Basic Russian for AdultsThursdays, February 14 - May 30, 5 - 6 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Board Room.Free Russian lessons continue each Thursday at the Lawrence Senior Center. 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!

FREE Blood Pressure ChecksThe 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Board Room. Provided by Advanced Home Care. No registration required.

FREE Senior Swim DaysWednesdays are Senior Swim Days for people 60 years and over. Every Wednesday, all day long, seniors swim for free.

FREE Chair ExerciseWednesdays and Fridays, 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Conference Room.

DAY/SHORT TRIPS

Historic LeavenworthThursday, April 18, 2013 8:15 a.m. - 5 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 1913 wooden

of the Carroll Mansion, a beautiful brick Italianate Mansion built in 1867 and lunch (included) with the Harvey Girls! After lunch

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

driver’s license) TO TRAVEL

ON THIS TOUR. For reservations please contact Rebecca Clancy at 842-0543.

Jamesport Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Early booking discount deadline: March 29. Pick-up/drop-off location in Lawrence. Cost: $89 before March 29, $99 after March 29. Step back in time on this Amish Getaway and enjoy a slow-paced day in this fast-paced world as we make our way to the Amish community of Jamesport, MO. In Jamesport you will discover all of the treasures of the area as if time stood still centuries

countryside with a local guide who grew up with and went to school with the Amish, we will learn what it was like sharing daily life among the largest Old Order Amish Settlement. Our journey also includes a guided tour through an Amish home and farm by an Amish family who

they live as they do without the modern conveniences we take for granted every day. We’ll stop at Amish country stores where you’ll

spices and cooking supplies, bakery goods, quilts, jams, and numerous other goods. A hearty Buffet meal at Gingerich Dutch Pantry is also included. For reservations please contact Rebecca Clancy at 842-0543.

EDUCATION, HOBBY & FINANCE

Lawrence Historical Homes TourWednesday, April 24, 10

a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $15. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Let’s hop on the bus and travel through 100 years of Lawrence history. We will view 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.

AARP Driver Safety Classroom Course — ages 60 and upSaturday, May 18, 8 a.m.-5 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. A pleasant

presentation. Lunch break from Noon to 1 p.m. 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 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.

Fundamentals of Estate PlanningTuesday, July 16, 6-7 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Fee: None. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell. Provides an overview of the options in arranging your affairs: what happens under in estate succession if you die without a plan; the possible uses of either a Will or Revocable Living Trust; an overview of probate administration; the impact of

testamentary transfer options, such as holding property in a joint tenancy; powers of

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. Relevant to anyone 18 or older, and includes time for questions. Please call 842-0543 to register.

Basic Personal Finance & InvestingThursday, July 18, 6-7 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Fee: None. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell. Provides an

planning considerations,

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

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

such as providing for a child’s college education. Relevant to anyone 18 or older, and includes time for audience questions. Please call 842-0543 to register.

ART

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

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

NEW! Jazzercise LiteMondays, Wednesdays and 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

your strength, balance, and

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 suit their

always FREE! Register at Jazzercise, (785)331-4333 or http://jcls.jazzercise.com/facility/jazzercise-douglas-county-senior-center or at

the Lawrence Senior Center.

all class purchases

Aerobic Dance Exercise — ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, March 25 - May 15, 8:50 - 9:50 a.m. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Fee: $53. Instructor: Nicki Listerman. Join our friendly class and move to lively music while you reap

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

muscle strength during the toning and stretching segment of class. Register at the

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

Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi — ages 60 and up Mondays and Fridays, March 25 - May 17, 10 - 10:55 a.m. Fee: $40. Location: 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

that may improve mobility,

movements don’t require deep bending or squatting, which makes it easier and more comfortable to learn. Register at the Community Building,

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A Letter From District Attorney Charles Branson Have you ever misplaced your wallet or purse, even for a brief period of time or worse yet, actually had it stolen? If so, you know that sinking feeling of running through the mental list in your head, trying to remember every item that was in your wallet. This month I would like to talk about what documents you carry in your wallet on a daily basis. When you actually think through the “what if’s” should these documents be stolen, it may make you decide to limit what items you carry with you on a daily basis.

While it may seem very convenient to carry all of your credit cards and identifying information with you at all times, losing this information to a criminal can cause you a wide variety of headaches from false charges to your credit cards, tax-return fraud, money stolen from your bank account, to a stolen identity.

Now is the time to go through your wallet and decide what you absolutely MUST carry with you and leave everything else safely at home. You can bring these other documents when absolutely necessary. Kiplinger’s magazine even made a list of eight things you should NEVER keep in your wallet.

• Social Security card and anything with the number on it. Remember, your Medicare card has your Social Security number on it so Kiplinger’s suggest you make a photocopy (both front and back) and carry it with you instead of the real

identity theft are mixed when it comes to the effectiveness of blacking out a portion of your number on your COPY, so be safe and black out your Social Security number on your photocopy. If a provider needs your number you can provide it as needed.

• Password cheat sheet. There is nothing like giving

thieves a virtual key to all of your online accounts. This may be tempting, but do not do it.

• Spare house keys. This is not even a virtual key, you just handed a thief the real deal. The thief is more than likely already going to have your homes address thanks to a driver’s license or other form of

this worry on your mind or the expense of a locksmith to re-key your locks. What can you do instead? Leave a spare key with a trusted friend or relative.

• Checks. Blank checks are an obvious risk, but even a completed check can leave you open to risk. How you ask? All a thief needs is your routing and account numbers and they can electronically transfer funds from your account. Only carry paper checks with you when you absolutely need them and bring the exact number of checks you anticipate needing for the day.

• Passport. This government issued photo ID is basically carte blanche for an identity thief. They can use it for almost anything. This is absolutely should not be left in your wallet.

• Multiple credit cards. While it is not recommended that you altogether stop using credit cards, it is recommended that you limit your cards to one or two. You may have one card that you use for unplanned or emergency purchases and a second rewards card that you use for gas and groceries. It is also advised that in another location you keep a list of cancellation numbers for your

numbers on the back of your credit cards, which of course you will not have if your cards are lost or stolen.

While

by itself does not get an identity thief very far, but when it is combined with your other

documents, it can be used in a manner very similar to a passport or a Social Security card.

• Multiple receipts. While there is only a limited amount of information printed on your receipts, a professional ID thief can still use this information to phish for the remainder of your credit card number. Get in the habit of clearing your wallet of receipts on a daily basis.

purse has been lost or stolen, you need to quickly take the following steps.

1. File a police report with local law enforcement. Make certain to keep the report number handy as you will need to reference it.2. Notify your bank.3. Cancel all of your credit cards.4. Call the three major credit reporting agencies and ask for the fraud or security department. Ask that a fraud alert be put on your credit report. These are Equifax, TransUnion and Experian.5. A few weeks after the incident, obtain a copy of your credit report to see if any fraudulent transactions have been made.

As always, for general consumer protection information, please contact my consumer

serve the citizens of Douglas County.

(Information in this article was obtained from Kiplinger - 8 Things to Never Keep in Your Wallet and the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions. 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.)

When Your Wallet is Not Your Friend

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

Sunday, March 3 • Country MelodySunday, March 10 • Good Ole BoysSunday, March 17 • Dr. Cook’s Medicine ShowSunday, March 24 (Business Meeting 5 p.m.) Borderline CountrySunday, March 31 • Downright Country

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

such as providing for a child’s college education. Relevant to anyone 18 or older, and includes time for audience questions. Please call 842-0543 to register.

ART

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

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

NEW! Jazzercise LiteMondays, Wednesdays and 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

your strength, balance, and

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 suit their

always FREE! Register at Jazzercise, (785)331-4333 or http://jcls.jazzercise.com/facility/jazzercise-douglas-county-senior-center or at

the Lawrence Senior Center.

all class purchases

Aerobic Dance Exercise — ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, March 25 - May 15, 8:50 - 9:50 a.m. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Fee: $53. Instructor: Nicki Listerman. Join our friendly class and move to lively music while you reap

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

muscle strength during the toning and stretching segment of class. Register at the

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

Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi — ages 60 and up Mondays and Fridays, March 25 - May 17, 10 - 10:55 a.m. Fee: $40. Location: 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

that may improve mobility,

movements don’t require deep bending or squatting, which makes it easier and more comfortable to learn. Register at the Community Building,

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A Letter From District Attorney Charles Branson Have you ever misplaced your wallet or purse, even for a brief period of time or worse yet, actually had it stolen? If so, you know that sinking feeling of running through the mental list in your head, trying to remember every item that was in your wallet. This month I would like to talk about what documents you carry in your wallet on a daily basis. When you actually think through the “what if’s” should these documents be stolen, it may make you decide to limit what items you carry with you on a daily basis.

While it may seem very convenient to carry all of your credit cards and identifying information with you at all times, losing this information to a criminal can cause you a wide variety of headaches from false charges to your credit cards, tax-return fraud, money stolen from your bank account, to a stolen identity.

Now is the time to go through your wallet and decide what you absolutely MUST carry with you and leave everything else safely at home. You can bring these other documents when absolutely necessary. Kiplinger’s magazine even made a list of eight things you should NEVER keep in your wallet.

• Social Security card and anything with the number on it. Remember, your Medicare card has your Social Security number on it so Kiplinger’s suggest you make a photocopy (both front and back) and carry it with you instead of the real

identity theft are mixed when it comes to the effectiveness of blacking out a portion of your number on your COPY, so be safe and black out your Social Security number on your photocopy. If a provider needs your number you can provide it as needed.

• Password cheat sheet. There is nothing like giving

thieves a virtual key to all of your online accounts. This may be tempting, but do not do it.

• Spare house keys. This is not even a virtual key, you just handed a thief the real deal. The thief is more than likely already going to have your homes address thanks to a driver’s license or other form of

this worry on your mind or the expense of a locksmith to re-key your locks. What can you do instead? Leave a spare key with a trusted friend or relative.

• Checks. Blank checks are an obvious risk, but even a completed check can leave you open to risk. How you ask? All a thief needs is your routing and account numbers and they can electronically transfer funds from your account. Only carry paper checks with you when you absolutely need them and bring the exact number of checks you anticipate needing for the day.

• Passport. This government issued photo ID is basically carte blanche for an identity thief. They can use it for almost anything. This is absolutely should not be left in your wallet.

• Multiple credit cards. While it is not recommended that you altogether stop using credit cards, it is recommended that you limit your cards to one or two. You may have one card that you use for unplanned or emergency purchases and a second rewards card that you use for gas and groceries. It is also advised that in another location you keep a list of cancellation numbers for your

numbers on the back of your credit cards, which of course you will not have if your cards are lost or stolen.

While

by itself does not get an identity thief very far, but when it is combined with your other

documents, it can be used in a manner very similar to a passport or a Social Security card.

• Multiple receipts. While there is only a limited amount of information printed on your receipts, a professional ID thief can still use this information to phish for the remainder of your credit card number. Get in the habit of clearing your wallet of receipts on a daily basis.

purse has been lost or stolen, you need to quickly take the following steps.

1. File a police report with local law enforcement. Make certain to keep the report number handy as you will need to reference it.2. Notify your bank.3. Cancel all of your credit cards.4. Call the three major credit reporting agencies and ask for the fraud or security department. Ask that a fraud alert be put on your credit report. These are Equifax, TransUnion and Experian.5. A few weeks after the incident, obtain a copy of your credit report to see if any fraudulent transactions have been made.

As always, for general consumer protection information, please contact my consumer

serve the citizens of Douglas County.

(Information in this article was obtained from Kiplinger - 8 Things to Never Keep in Your Wallet and the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions. 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.)

When Your Wallet is Not Your Friend

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

Sunday, March 3 • Country MelodySunday, March 10 • Good Ole BoysSunday, March 17 • Dr. Cook’s Medicine ShowSunday, March 24 (Business Meeting 5 p.m.) Borderline CountrySunday, March 31 • Downright Country

O.U.R.S.(Oldsters United for Responsible Service)Dances • March 2013

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

Ballroom DancingFees are assessed at a per-couple-rate and you must enroll a partnerMondays, March 25 - May 13, 8 - 8:55 p.m. Fee: $70 per couple. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Shirley Barrand. Learn 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-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 upMondays and Wednesdays, March 25 - May 15, 5:45-6:40 p.m. Fee: $40. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Christie

challenging workout - but non-military style! Incorporates intervals of aerobic and anaerobic sections with sports drills including the jump rope, plyometrics, speed training, agility drills, cone drills, etc., to achieve the ultimate fat burning of up to 1000 calories in an hour! Use your whole body to burn fat, strengthen

your core, and increase your

Whether your goals are weight loss, strength, endurance or core toning; you’ll be challenged and motivated to push your limits!

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

Cycling - Pedal Pushers — ages 60 and upTuesdays, March 26 - May 16, 10-10:45 a.m. Location: Community Building. Fee: $30. Instructor: Pat Middaugh. 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

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

Dance Fitness — ages 15 and upTuesdays and Thursdays, March 26 - May 16, 5:30-6:25p.m. Fee: $40. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Instructor: Rosie Shelton. 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 workout! Rubberbands used

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

Fitness for Life — ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and

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60 and upWednesday 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

presentation. To register please call 842-0543.

FREE Basic Russian for AdultsThursdays, February 14 - May 30, 5 - 6 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Board Room.Free Russian lessons continue each Thursday at the Lawrence Senior Center. 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!

FREE Blood Pressure ChecksThe 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Board Room. Provided by Advanced Home Care. No registration required.

FREE Senior Swim DaysWednesdays are Senior Swim Days for people 60 years and over. Every Wednesday, all day long, seniors swim for free.

FREE Chair ExerciseWednesdays and Fridays, 10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Fee: None. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Conference Room.

DAY/SHORT TRIPS

Historic LeavenworthThursday, April 18, 2013 8:15 a.m. - 5 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 1913 wooden

of the Carroll Mansion, a beautiful brick Italianate Mansion built in 1867 and lunch (included) with the Harvey Girls! After lunch

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

driver’s license) TO TRAVEL

ON THIS TOUR. For reservations please contact Rebecca Clancy at 842-0543.

Jamesport Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Early booking discount deadline: March 29. Pick-up/drop-off location in Lawrence. Cost: $89 before March 29, $99 after March 29. Step back in time on this Amish Getaway and enjoy a slow-paced day in this fast-paced world as we make our way to the Amish community of Jamesport, MO. In Jamesport you will discover all of the treasures of the area as if time stood still centuries

countryside with a local guide who grew up with and went to school with the Amish, we will learn what it was like sharing daily life among the largest Old Order Amish Settlement. Our journey also includes a guided tour through an Amish home and farm by an Amish family who

they live as they do without the modern conveniences we take for granted every day. We’ll stop at Amish country stores where you’ll

spices and cooking supplies, bakery goods, quilts, jams, and numerous other goods. A hearty Buffet meal at Gingerich Dutch Pantry is also included. For reservations please contact Rebecca Clancy at 842-0543.

EDUCATION, HOBBY & FINANCE

Lawrence Historical Homes TourWednesday, April 24, 10

a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $15. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Let’s hop on the bus and travel through 100 years of Lawrence history. We will view 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.

AARP Driver Safety Classroom Course — ages 60 and upSaturday, May 18, 8 a.m.-5 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. A pleasant

presentation. Lunch break from Noon to 1 p.m. 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 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.

Fundamentals of Estate PlanningTuesday, July 16, 6-7 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Fee: None. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell. Provides an overview of the options in arranging your affairs: what happens under in estate succession if you die without a plan; the possible uses of either a Will or Revocable Living Trust; an overview of probate administration; the impact of

testamentary transfer options, such as holding property in a joint tenancy; powers of

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. Relevant to anyone 18 or older, and includes time for questions. Please call 842-0543 to register.

Basic Personal Finance & InvestingThursday, July 18, 6-7 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Fee: None. Instructor: Robert Ramsdell. Provides an

planning considerations,

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

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Hank BoothSue Brown

KathyClausing-WillisDennis Domer

Dr. Phil GodwinJason Hornberger

StaceyHunter SchwartzPattie JohnstonKenny MasseyEllen Paulsen Judy Wright

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.

Rides may be scheduled

as far in advance as 7

days or as little as 48

hours. Due to heavy

demand for rides,

every effort should be

made to schedule as

far ahead as possible.

Rides within 24 hours

are sometimes possible

to schedule, but often

the system is full -

SCHEDULE EARLY! When you leave your

message, please give

as much information as

as you can.

COST: of $3 is required for

each one way trip. Ten-

ride punch cards are

available for purchase

from each

driver or from the

Senior Center.

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, a nd 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 of our riders;

therefore we cannot always

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

to cancel your ride or cancel

it the day of the ride, it is

No-Shows in 90 days will

cause 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.

SENIOR WHEELS SCHEDULECall direct to schedule your rides... 865-6925

Douglas County Senior Services, Inc.

Board of Directors

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Fridays, March 25 - May 17, 10:05 - 11:05 a.m. Fee: $53. Location: Holcom Rec Center. Instructor: Melanie

is especially important for mature men and women.

the degenerative diseases associated with aging. Class helps coordination, improves

and lungs, and improves muscle tone. You don’t stop

old, but you get old because

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

Pilates Silver — ages 60 and upTuesdays and Thursdays, March 26 - May 16, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Fee: $40. Location: Holcom Rec. Center. Instructor: Pat Middaugh. Pilates is a modern approach to body conditioning. Focuses on core muscles such as hips, thighs, and abdominals that will strengthen and tone by stretching. Main principles include following motion,

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

Senior Strength Training — ages 60 and upMondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 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 in improving balance (preventing falls), strengthening major muscle groups and increasing muscle mass and bone density. Includes 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. 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 to build

leaving you feeling centered and calm. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Tai Chi — ages 60 and upWednesdays, March 27 - May 15, 10 - 11 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 at the Community Building, 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 upMondays, March 25 - May 13, 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. Fee: $31. Location: Community Building. Instructor: Annie Wilsey. A less vigorous beginner’s class adapted for older adults. Stretch stiff muscles and learn to correctly align your spine through slow, progressive traction. While using the full capacity of the lungs through correct breath, you will completely

the brain, improving blood circulation and your sense of well being. Instructor: Amie Carter. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Zumba Gold — ages 60 and upTuesdays and Thursdays, March 26 - May 16, 9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Fee: $40. Location: East Lawrence Rec Center. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. A completely new program designed for the active senior. Zumba is a fun,

calorie output, fat burning and total body toning. The

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 — “12 Angry Men” Thursday, April 11, show starts at 7:30 p.m. Location: Theatre Lawrence. Adapted by Sherman Sergal from the television drama by Reginald Rose. A 19-year-old man has just stood trial. It looks like an open-and-shut case- until one of the jurors begins opening the others’ eyes to the facts. Each juror reveals his own character as

the murder is re-enacted and there is a new murder threat! Tempers get short, arguments grow heated, and the jurors become 12 angry men. Note: Dress rehearsal tickets are limited so call 842-0543 as soon as possible to be on the list.

TRAVEL CLUB

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

The Gulf Coast & More! - April 6-13, 2013 - Per person: Double $1149; Single $1456.This 8 day, 7 night trip features the best that the Gulf Coast has to offer! Included in this trip is hotel accommodations, 14 meals, admission to the B.B. King Museum & Delta Interpretive

Shrimp Trip, admission to the Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library, a Bayou/Swamp tour, admission to the National WWII Museum, a New Orleans tour featuring the French Quarter Festival, and much more!

Cape Cod Vacation - June 14-24, 2013 -Per person: Double $899 (add $300 for single occupancy). Come join a beautiful tour of Cape Cod

England. This tour includes motor coach transportation, 11 days, 10 nights, 18 meals and visits to the most beautiful and historic sites in Cape Cod. Includes a visit to the lovely Martha’s

historic seaside towns of Hyannis and Sandwich, a tour of “Outer Cape” including Provincetown and Chatham, a visit to the JFK Museum, and

and more. Chocolate lovers - enjoy a tour of the Hershey’s Chocolate World in Hershey,

available at the Lawrence Senior Center.

Rockies Rail Highlights featuring VIA Rail’s The Canadian - May 26-June 2, 2013

at the Lawrence Senior Center or visit our website www.dgcoseniorservices.org.

Discover Tuscany - October 15- 24, 2013

at the Lawrence Senior Center or visit our website www.dgcoseniorservices.org.

LEISURE AND LEARNING CATALOGUE

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

There are no fees required for most of these groups. Some supplies are provided. Programs are dependent upon donations. Equipment is available for participants’ use. 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: 1-2 p.m., Board Room

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

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

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

11:15 a.m., Conference Room (also Fri.)

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

Friday...

Conference Room

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

New Horizon Band: 4 p.m., Multipurpose Room BABCOCK PLACE1700 Mass.; Phone: (785) 842-6976Shirley Brown, 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 Coordinator

Pool: 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 Coordinator

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

WE WANT YOUR INPUT!Please let us know if you are interested in starting an activity at your dining center. We can provide the materials, equipment, and facilities needed to implement a program

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

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN FORTHE THIRD ANNUAL

BIG EVENT AT KUThe Big Event is a community service organization that recruits students, faculty, and staff from KU to do various projects throughout the Lawrence community. This is an effort to give back to Lawrence because

Common projects include outdoor painting, raking, cleaning, or washing windows. The third annual Big Event at KU is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday April 13, 2013.

HOW TO MAKE A REQUEST:Any Lawrence resident who is not a KU student may request a project, regardless of need.

• Go to www.thebigeventku.com• Click on “Online Job Request”• Fill out the form• Submit!

Registration is open until March 31!If you are a senior and need help registering for a volunteer request, please call the Community Services Department at 842-0543 and one of our staff members will be able to assist you.

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MARCH 2013 Calendar of Events

2013

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

6 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 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.

9 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 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.

12 Memory Book Group, 6

For information call Dave Jenkins at 785-228-0400.

13 The Windsor Caregiver Support Group, 4-5p.m., The Windsor of Lawrence Assisted Living and Memory Care, 3220

Peterson Road. For more information please contact The Windsor at 832-9900.

15 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.

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

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

19 Stroke Support Group, 4 p.m., Lawrence Memorial Hospital. For more information call 840-2712.

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

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

22 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.

25 Grief Support Group, 4 p.m., Lawrence Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., in association with Grace Hospice. For information call Dave Jenkins at 785-228-0400.

26 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.

26 Memory Book Group, 6

For information call Dave Jenkins at 785-228-0400.

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

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.

Join Pattie Johnston once a month at one of the following locations for an informal, lively discussion of a variety of materials available from the main library collection or from the Bookmobile. You need not be a resident of the site to attend. The public is invited!

Third Tuesday of each month:

• 10 a.m. - Midland Day Care*, 319 Perry St. • 2 p.m. - Cottonwood Retirees, 1029 New Hampshire St.• 3 p.m. - Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St.

Third Wednesday of each month:

• 10:30 a.m. - Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Dr.• 1 p.m. - Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle• 2:15 p.m. - The Windsor*, 3229 Peterson Rd.

Fourth Wednesday of each month:

• 9:45 a.m. - Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr.• 1 p.m. - Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living, 4851 Harvard Rd.• 2:30 p.m. - Drury Place, 510 St. Andrews Dr.

*These are secured sites; please call for more information.

LAWRENCE PUBLIC

LIBRARY BOOKTALKS

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SKILLBUILDERSPopular Skillbuilders series returns

Skillbuilders returns for the spring sessions, but with some changes due to the renovation of the Lawrence Public Library. The programs will again be offered on Thursday mornings from 10-11:45 a.m. beginning in March and ending in May. The popular topics will be presented by knowledgeable, local experts. But, the location has changed! This session will be held in the downstairs Garden Room of Drury

Place, 1510 St. Andrews Drive. The staff and residents of Drury Place are happy to provide a comfortable and welcoming meeting place. Ample parking is available around the building.

Skillbuilders is a series of programs for widows, widowers, caregivers and anyone experiencing significant life changes. The topics are chosen to refresh skills and provide information that may be helpful in making decisions concerning

daily living.

March 7 - Surviving & Thriving; presented by Linda Upstill, Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.

After a life loss, learning to find your strengths and accepting the changes can be difficult. March 14 - Self-Care: Maintaining Yourself in Stressful Times; presented by Laura Bennetts, Lawrence Therapy Service. Learn how to keep physically and emotionally healthy with activity and social supports.

March 21 - Legal Planning; presented by

Cheryl Denton, attorney with Petefish, Immel, Heeb & Hird, LLP. Legalese interpreted! Wills, trusts, estate planning: what are they and do I need them?

March 28 - Aging in Place; presented by Linda Crabb, Visiting Nurses Association. How to be comfortable and safe in your home and when to know how to make a change.

Coming in April and May, programs will include cooking for one or two, car care, personal safety, gardening and money management.

Registration is never required. Attend all or only those of interest. Come and bring a friend! If you would prefer, transportation is available by contacting the Douglas County Senior Services Senior Wheels program at 865-6925. Skillbuilders is presented by the Senior Outreach Services of the Lawrence Public Library, Visiting Nurses Association and the Douglas County Senior Services. For more information about this series, please contact Pattie Johnston at the Library, 843-3833 extension 115.

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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 785-760-1504 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

“Grab & Go”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.

Senior Carry-out Meals Available

New Horizons Band Schedule 2013All 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-

MARCHMarch 1 - Rehearsal

March 8 - Presbyterian Manor, 4:30 p.m.March 15 - Rehearsal

March 22 - Pioneer Ridge Health Care CenterMarch 29 - Rehearsal

APRILApril 5 - Pioneer Ridge Assisted Living

April 12 - RehearsalApril 19 - Drury PlaceApril 26 - Party Day

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“The Way We Worked,” a Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition about work and working, will be in Baldwin City March 23 through May 5 at the Lumberyard Arts Center, 718 High St. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the culture of work in America over the last 150 years; phone tours explaining the importance of the Santa Fe Trail, Baker

University, agriculture and the railroad to the building of Baldwin City; the history of Baldwin Lumberyard (including a photo tour of Baldwin City, then and now); audio/video interviews with local citizens; a written tour of Baldwin City and its history; and a four week speaker series, March 26, April 8, 23, and 29, starting at 7 p.m. at the Lumberyard Arts Center.The exhibition will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays from 6 to 8 p.m. ; and Sundays from Noon to 5 p.m. The Way We Worked Kansas Tour is sponsored by

the Kansas Humanities Council in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s Museum on Main Street program. Support for The Way We Worked Kansas Tour has been provided by the Ross and Marianna Beach Foundation and the Douglas County Community Foundation. Support for the Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.

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

“Welcome to Medicare”MEETING MARCH 20

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Have you considered who will pay your bills if you become ill or if you are temporarily unable to handle

only person authorized to sign checks - the sole “signer” - on your bank account, your situation could be particularly

a valid Power of Attorney, no one will have access to your account. To address this potential problem, you may want to consider

people who have permission to access your accounts in

simple options are generally available to you - adding a joint owner or a signatory.

Joint Tenants

Joint tenants are co-owners of a bank account. If you add your daughter, Mary, to your account as a joint tenant, your money legally becomes her money. Mary can make deposits, write checks and make account inquiries. In fact, Mary’s rights as a joint tenant go beyond the ability to perform simple account transactions. Mary has the legal right to withdraw all funds from the account. If Mary spends every dime of your life savings on a round-the-world cruise, you might have no legal recourse against her; you will certainly have no recourse against the

bank.

Joint tenancy is unique - and sometimes desirable - because it includes a right of

Mary, as the surviving joint tenant, will become the owner of the entire account. You may have intended that at your death, the account proceeds be evenly divided between Mary and your other daughter, Peggy. Although Mary may have verbally promised to distribute funds in the account to Peggy, she has no enforceable legal obligation to keep this promise. The legal consequences of joint tenancy, therefore, could

between the surviving tenant and your other heirs.

Joint tenants must consent before they can be removed from a bank account. After learning that Mary spent account funds for her cruise, you cannot storm into your bank and demand her name be removed from the account. Unless Mary agrees to the removal, she remains a joint tenant. You could draw out all of the funds in the account and open a new account. However, this shift can be cumbersome. Changing direct deposits, altering monthly automated debits, and waiting for checks to clear can be time-consuming.

Authorized Signers

Authorized signers are not co-owners of a bank account, but share some of the same rights as joint tenants. Under this agreement, you are the sole owner of the account. But as an authorized signer,

Mary can make deposits, write checks and make account inquiries. And although you would have a viable legal claim against her, Mary can still withdraw all funds from the account to fund her round-the-world getaway. If Mary’s wild spending habits frustrate you, however, you can remove Mary from your account without her consent. This provides slightly more protection against potential account misuse, but an authorized signer can still abuse her authority.

Adding a joint tenant or authorized signer to your bank account offers a simple way to prepare for a temporary inability to manage your

a joint tenant or authorized signer’s ability to access account funds can create

and as well as the opportunity for an unscrupulous signer to steal. It is critical to consider your options carefully, particularly the trustworthiness of a person to serve as a potential joint tenant or authorized signer, before modifying your bank account.

(Editor’s Note: Molly M. Wood is a partner at Stevens & Brand, LLP in Lawrence,

her practice to Elder Law, especially seniors with long-term care issues. If you have a legal question or concern, call the Kansas Elder Law Hotline, a toll-free legal advice and referral service for Kansas Seniors, 1-(888)-353-5337. An Elder Law Project attorney is available in Lawrence by appointment at Douglas County Senior Services, 842-0543.)

LEGALESEby Molly Wood

In case of bad weather please listen to KLWN 1320 AM or WIBW 97.3 FM radio for closing of senior center, meals and activities. Information will also be available on TV station KMBC Channel 9 and cable channel 6.

ATTENTION ALL

SENIORS!

Friday, March 1- Tuna Salad

Monday, March 4 - Polish Sausage

Tuesday, March 5 - Goulash with Meat

Wednesday, March 6 - Chicken Enchiladas

Thursday, March 7 - Baked Ham

Friday, March 8 - Turkey Sandwich

Monday, March 11 - Peppercorn Chicken

Tuesday, March 12 - Spaghetti with Meatballs

Wednesday, March 13 - Macaroni, Ham & Cheese

Thursday, March 14 - Smothered Steak

Friday, March 15 - Chicken Salad

Monday, March 18 - Roasted Turkey

Tuesday, March 19 - BBQ Brisket

Wednesday, March 20 - Chicken Lasagna

Thursday, March 21 - Boneless Pork Chop

Friday, March 22 - Chicken Sandwich

Monday, March 25 - Pulled Pork

Tuesday, March 26 - Tomato & Basil Noodles with Chicken

Wednesday, March 27 - Hamburger Thursday, March 28 - Caribbean Chicken

Friday, March 29 - Ham Salad

(Menu subject to change without notice.)

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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,

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

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.

UPCOMING FEATURED CLASS

PATH — Personal Actions to HealthTuesdays and Thursdays, April 2- May 9, 9 -11 a.m. Location: East Lawrence Rec Center. Fee: $25 per person, or “buddy discount” of 2 for $30. Minimum: 15 participants. This unique

for people aged 55+ combines

help participants develop a healthier lifestyle and retain functions necessary to maintain independence. Each Tuesday class features a new nutrition topic and group

about the effects that good

physical education. The

building to improve overall physical health. Previous PATH participants have shown improved agility, balance, coordination,

endurance. If you register

with a friend, receive a “buddy discount” of 2 for $30; that’s $10 saved per person! Register at the Lawrence Senior Center or at the Community Building. Registration deadline: March 25.

FEATURED MARCH ACTIVITIES

Basic Personal Finance and InvestingTuesday, March 12, 6 -7:30 p.m. Location: Carnegie Building. Fee: None. This class will provide an overview

consideration, including:

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

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

providing for a child’s college education. The presentation last about an hour, followed by an open question-and-answer period. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Fundamentals of Estate PlanningThursday, March 14, 6-7:30 p.m. Location: Carnegie Building. Fee: None. This class will provide an overview of the options in arranging your affairs- what happens under intestate succession if you die without a plan; the possible uses of either a Will or Revocable Living Trust; an overview of probate

administration; the impact of

testamentary transfer options, such as holding property in a joint tenancy; powers of

healthcare decision-making; Living Wills and Do Not Resuscitate Directives; and a very general overview of how limitations on Medicaid eligibility might affect your assets. The presentation lasts about an hour, followed by an open question-and-answer period. Register at the Community Building, 115 W. 11th St., 832-7930.

Five Secrets to Permanent Weight Loss, Looking & Feeling Younger, & Correcting Type II DiabetesTuesday, March 12, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center Conference Room. Fee: None. Instructor: Dr. Emma Veyna. Come learn the real secrets to weight loss and healthy living! This is not a fad diet! You will learn how to do things daily to look and feel better each day. Come learn how eating healthier, not dieting, leads to more energy and a greater sense of well being. Learn how

body and leads to weight loss and improves overall health. Learn this natural approach to total body wellness and healthcare. Dr. Emma Veyna DC is a volunteer for the Foundation for Wellness

to promote health in our Lawrence Community. To register please call 842-0543.

Springtime Flower Vase Craft

Friday, March 22, 2-3:30 p.m. Location: Lawrence Senior Center. Fee: $5 (all materials included). Join us for a fun and functional craft to celebrate the coming of spring! This easy yet elegant tissue paper vase craft gives the illusion of a beautiful stained glass vase with the use of colored tissue paper

project is perfect for holding

be a great gift for any holiday. Please register by Wednesday, March 20.

Historic Baldwin City Guided Bus TourWednesday, March 27, 1 - 3:30 p.m. Pick up/drop off location: Lawrence Senior Center. Cost per person:

Join us as we take a guided bus tour of the 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

historical stories. It will be our pleasure to guide you through Baldwin City. To register please call 842-0543.

AARP Driver Safety Classroom Course — ages

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Editor: Janet Ikenberry

Printer: Lawrence Journal-World609 New HampshireLawrence, KS 66044

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

Douglas County Senior Services, Inc. does not discriminate

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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SPRINGTIME FLOWER VASE CRAFTJoin us Friday, March 22 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Senior Center for a fun and functional craft to celebrate the coming of spring! This easy yet elegant tissue paper vase craft gives the illusion of a beautiful stained glass vase with the use of colored tissue paper and

is perfect for holding fresh spring

any holiday. The $5 cost for this class includes at materials needed.

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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

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity? Do you enjoy helping others? Do you want to learn how to help people navigate through the Medicare maze? Douglas County Senior Services, Inc., in cooperation with Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK), is currently recruiting volunteers to become trained SHICK Medicare counselors. Training will be held in Lawrence on May 14, June 18 and July 23.

Following training the volunteers may choose to offer guidance as a Comprehensive Medicare Counselor,

they may choose to help with Open Enrollment for Medicare managed care and prescription drug plans. Volunteers may also help in DCSS SHICK Call Center a few hours a week.

If you are interested in hearing more about these rewarding volunteer opportunities, please contact Criss Tomlin, SHICK Coordinator at Douglas County Senior Services, (785) 842-0543

Annual SHICK Volunteer Training Dates Set

Personal Actions to Health is a unique

aged 55 and over. It combines healthy

help participants develop a healthier lifestyle and retain functions necessary to maintain independence. This session begins April 2 and continues through May 9 with twice weekly classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday classes feature a

building to improve overall physical health. Previous PATH participants have shown improved agility, balance, coordination,

PATH classes are held at the East Lawrence Recreation Center. The fee for this program is $25 per person. However, if you register with a friend, you will receive a “buddy discount” of 2 for $30; that’s $10 saved per person! Please register at the Lawrence Senior Center or at the Community Building by March 25.

PERSONAL ACTIONS TO HEALTHBEGINS APRIL 2

PATH

VISIT US AT WWW.DGCOSENIORSERVICES.ORG

LAPA Senior Resource FairMarch 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. There will be door prizes and give-aways!

Tony Prideaux left DCSS last month after 2 years as the Senior Wheels

program coordinator. Tony scheduled all the rides and also drove many Douglas County seniors to and from their destinations. He will be missed by coworkers and participants who wish him much success in his new position.