november 60 & better newsletter ] november 2013

60 & BETTER PAGE 16

Editor: Janet Ikenberry

Executive Director: Kristin Scheurer

Printer: Lawrence Journal-World

609 New Hampshire

Lawrence, KS 66044

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

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

complaint with Douglas County Senior Services. 842-0543. (TDD: 1-800-766-3777). Toll free: 1-877-295-DCSS (1-877-295-3277)On the web: dgcoseniorservices.org

November

2013

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

and active in their homes and communities.

VISIT US AT WWW.DGCOSENIORSERVICES.ORG

Volume 40 No. 11

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


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INSIDE

Letter from the Editor ...............PG 3

Calendar of Events .....................PG 7

Senior Meals Menu ....................PG 8

Legalese .......................................PG 9

Featured Activities ...................PG 10 The Medicare Part D

Open Enrollment Period

continues through Dec. 7

and DCSS will provide

assistance navigating the

new Medicare Part D

Plans and enrollment. It

is important to reevaluate

your Part D (prescription)

coverage each year, as

plans change and so may

your medications.

Appointments are

available at the Lawrence

Senior Center, 745

Vermont St. during the

following times.

(Please call 842-

0543 to schedule your

appointment.)

• Tuesday - Oct. 29

2-4 p.m.

• Wednesday - Oct. 30

2-4 p.m and 5-7 p.m.

• Thursday - Oct. 31

1-3 p.m.

• Tuesday, Nov. 5

2-4 p.m.

• Wednesday, Nov. 6

2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

• Thursday, Nov. 7

1-3 p.m.

• Tuesday, Nov. 12

2-4 p.m.


2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.


1-3 p.m.


2-4 p.m.


2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.


1-3 p.m.


2-4 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 3

2-4 p.m.

• Wednesday, Dec. 4

2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 5

1-3 p.m.

Staff and Volunteers will

also be at the following

locations to help Medicare

Thursday, Oct. 24, 9

a.m.- 12 p.m. at Auburn

Pharmacy, Baldwin City

Thursday, Nov. 7, 9

a.m. - 12 p.m. at Roberts


Thursday, Nov. 14,

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at

Lecompton Community

Pride Building (former

high school)

Thursday, Nov. 21, 9

a.m. - 12 p.m. at Eudora

Community Center

Thursday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-

12 p.m. at Drury Place at

Alvamar

Please bring your

Medicare card and a

list of your current

medications, including

dosage information.

For more information

please contact the DCSS

Community Services

Department, 785-

842-0543, or toll free

1-877-295-3277.

MEDICARE PART DOPEN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

DOUGLAS COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.

SALUTES AMERICA’S VETERANSThank you for your service

to our country!

REMEMBER VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11

A New Vehicle for Baldwin City Senior Wheels! The City

of Baldwin City, Douglas County, Douglas County Senior

Services, Inc., and donations from individuals funded the

purchase of a new minivan for the Baldwin City Volunteer

Senior Wheels program. The vehicle was delivered to Baldwin

City last month. Pictured from left to right are volunteers

Bill Clemente, Bill Neuenswander, and Ray Gottstein. Also

pictured is Keith Carlson from United Access. If you would

like to volunteer for the Baldwin City Senior Wheels program,

please call Bill Neuenswander at 594-3559.

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

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!or many of us the day of receiving the end of the year holiday letter with the overly dramatic version of the past year7s events8

accomplishments of the Smith and :ones families have been replaced by a near daily update via social media. Social media is a great and easy way to =eep current and involved with the activities of family and friends8 however8 if you are using social media8 have you considered how to ensure you are doing so safely> This month I would li=e to share some safety tips for using your social networ=ing sites.

An important thing to avoid is announcing when you will be out of town. Bhile tempting8 to share the Coy and eDcitement of an impending trip8 it could prove to be too tempting to a EfriendF that may actually be less than friendly. Gou could return from your vacation

burglariHed. That would certainly not be a relaDing end to your trip. If you want to share photos and tales of your trip with family and friends through your favorite social media site8 wait and do so when you return.

Another point of consideration is to ta=e

a critical eye to what pictures and personal details you decide to share. Bhile I assume you have already ta=en steps to ensure your home address and other personal information is not listed on your social media accounts8 if you post a picture that plainly reveals your street address8 it does not ta=e much detective wor= for someone to locate you. In addition8 what are the conseIuences of posting pictures of your brand new big screen television or other big-tic=et item> Some things are simply too tempting and are best left unsaid and unadvertised.

Some other general tips and guides areK

L Mever share passwords.

L Nloc= any disturbing or harassing contacts. On !aceboo=8 people who send unwanted or harassing messages can be bloc=ed so they will be unable to directly contact another member. Po not hesitate to use this feature.

L If there is concern whether something should be posted8 be it in writing8 a picture or otherwise8 always error on the side of caution.

L Qa=e certain antivirus

and antispyware software are current and a current

In closing8 I want to ta=e a moment to than= the Rongressional Slace Tomeowners Association for allowing me the opportunity to spea= to them in September. If your group has an issue you would li=e me to address or if you would simply li=e me to spea= to your group generally about consumer protection8 please do not hesitate to contact my

douglas-county.com or at the phone number listed below to arrange for a visit.

I hope this information about social media sites and tips on how to safely use them was helpful to you. As always8 for general consumer protection information8 please contact my consumer protection division at UVW-XXY-ZV[\. Be are always ready to serve the citiHens of Pouglas Rounty.

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Social Network SafetyDuring the Holidays and Beyond A Letter From District Attorney Charles Branson

S"illbuildersFall Session Continues through Nov. 14

S=illbuilders continues

on Thursdays at ]Y a.m.

in the ârden Room at

Prury Slace at Alvamar8

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SÌLLNbILPcRS is

a series of programs

aimed at those learning

to adapt to maCor life

changes. It provides

helpful information

for anyone ma=ing life

changes due to the loss

of a loved one8 illness

or other circumstances.

It is a comfortable8

informal discussion

where Iuestions are

encouraged. Mew topics

have been added to

the list of familiar and

popular programs. The

series continues through

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your biggest investment.

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programs or choose

those that piIue your

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charge for the programs

and registration is not

necessary. Transportation

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SENIOR MEALS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!The Senior Meals Program is thankful to have about 60 volunteers per week. We are always looking for people willing to help drive a home delivery route. Volunteers are needed in Lawrence and Eudora. If you are interested in helping once per week for one hour, please call the Senior Center at 842-0543. Join our team!

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The holidays are just around the corner, and this year, as in years past,

DCSS is asking for your help to make the holidays brighter for seniors in

need through our “Adopt a Senior” program. We take applications from

low income seniors and match them with volunteers from the community

who provide them with items from their “wish list.” In the interest of both

parties, adoptions are anonymous.

If you (or your business or organization) are interested in adopting a

senior this year, please call the Community Services Department at DCSS,

842-0543. There are numerous ways to participate. A typical adoption may

cost up to $100. If you wish to adopt, but have a tight budget, we can

arrange a partial adoption. If you would like to help, but hate to shop - we’ll

gladly do your shopping for you. Cash donations are happily accepted.

DCSS will take applications for assistance through November 15.

Adopters are asked to bring their gifts to the Lawrence Senior Center on

Thursday, December 19.

Please help up share the magic of the holiday season this year. It will

make your holidays brighter, too.

Annual Holiday Assistance program starts this month

LETTER FROMTHE EDITOR Fall is here! You can feel the change in the air. There

has also been a big change at Douglas County Senior

Services. Last month we welcomed our new Executive

Director, Kristin Scheurer. We are so happy that Kristin

is leading our team into the future. There is so much to

be excited about. DCSS will be growing and changing

in the coming months and years, as we strive to meet

the challenges that come with our new responsibilities

to Douglas County and the City of Lawrence, and in

our efforts to address the needs of our “booming” senior

population.

And it’s a very busy time of year at DCSS. There

are lots of programs and activities in full swing, and

the holidays are upon us. We hope you’ll visit us at the

Lawrence Senior Center, whether it’s for lunch, a class

or activity, our holiday craft session, or Popcorn Fridays.

ages, parking is plentiful. Hope to see you soon!

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National Family Caregivers Month is observed every

November and seeks to draw attention to the many

challenges facing family caregivers. At Douglas County

Senior Services, we are committed to serving caregivers

in the community. Our Caregiver Support Group meets

group is open to caregivers of all ages and gives them

an opportunity to share feelings and discuss caregiving

topics in a caring and understanding environment. If you

are a caregiver, we encourage you to attend our Caregiver

Support Group meetings.

We also have a Caregiver Resource Library with

books, notebooks, brochures, DVDs and other educational

resources that address issues pertaining to family

caregiving. The library is available to anyone wanting to

learn more about caregiving and related topics.

If you are not afraid of people, computers, tax returns, challenges and learning new things, we may have just the volunteer opportunity for you. AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is looking for more volunteers to help low- and moderate-income families prepare and �le their individual tax returns next season.

Volunteers do not need to be an AARP member or retiree to participate. We do need volunteers to have basic computer skills and the personal drive necessary to learn and become pro�cient with new tax preparation software provided by the IRS. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are provided access to all computer equipment and training materials required and

receive comprehensive tax training in January. They learn new skills while making a real difference in their communities. Tax preparation will begin February 3, 2014 and run through April 15, 2014.

Contact Sarah Merriman at785-813-1136 or by email at [email protected].

INCOME TAX VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH WELCOME TO MEDICAREMeeting November 13Are you new to MedicareI Do you have questionsI Douglas County Senior Services

will present a “Welcome to Medicare” meeting on Wednesday, November 13 from

noon to 1 p.m. Community Services Program Assistant and Senior Health Insurance

Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) Coordinator Criss Tomlin will give an overview of

Medicare and answer questions. Participants are free to bring their lunch or reserve

one through our Senior Meals program. For more information please contact Criss

Tomlin, SHICK Coordinator at Douglas County Senior Services, 785-842-0543 or toll

free 1-877-295-3277.

All Rehearsals and Concerts are held at 4 p.m. on Fridays, unless otherwise

noted. Rehearsals are held at the Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vermont. Band

Director John Towner encourages anyone interested in playing to join. Dues

are $5 for the year. Contact John Towner at 785-865-3519 or 785-865-8851

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

There are no fees required for most of these groups. Some supplies/equipment are provided. Programs are dependent upon donations. Please contact the department for further information on these activities.

LAWRENCE SENIOR CENTER745 Vermont St.8 Phone: (785) 842-0543Kathryn Newman, Dining Center Coordinator

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

Monday...Beginning Spanish - Emphasis on Grammer: 1-2 p.m., Board RoomGames: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Dining Center

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

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

Chair Exercise: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m., Conference Room (also Fri.)

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

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

BABCOCK PLACE1700 Mass.8 Phone: (785) 842-6976

Margaret Hawkins, Dining Center CoordinatorAutoharp: Tues., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., hobby room. Contact: Berta Call, 785-883-4271.Bingo: Wed., 1:30 p.m.

BALDWIN SENIOR CENTER1221 Indiana, Baldwin City8 Phone: (785) 594-2409Maxine Scott, Dining Center CoordinatorPool: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Pot Luck: Fri. (1st and 3rd), 6-9 p.m.

PINECREST APARTMENTS924 Walnut, Eudora8 Phone: (785) 542-1020Carol Mason, Dining Center CoordinatorBingo: Wed., 12:30-1 p.m.

WE WANT ZO[R INP[T!Please let us know if you are interested in starting an activity at your dining center. We can provide the materials, equipment, and facilities needed to implement a program tailor-

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

Douglas County Senior Services is partnering with

the City of Lawrence again this winter on the Safe

Winter Walkways to alleviate that concern for those

SAFE WINTER WALKWAYS Signup Ends this Month

ONGOING GRO[PS AND DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

!" $ %&''&( )*+& 11

C"#$%#&'( "# *+,' -.

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followed (y a +uestion-and-answer period. 5lease register (y 7onday, 9ovem(er <<.

AARP Driver Safety

Classroom Course- ages

60 and up

/01'+2' #"$' 34+#,' %#

3"&52' 6''7

=ednesday->hursday, 9ovem(er <3-<4, <0 a.m.- 3 p.m. CeeD E<5 for GGH5 mem(er, E20 for non mem(er. JocationD Jawrence Senior Center.

>his course reviews the rules of the road and contains safety driving tips for all drivers. Completion of the class may entitle students to a discount on their automo(ile insurance. 9o physical or written testN a pleasant miO of video and instructor presentation. Junch (reak on your own from noon to <D00 p.m.

Santa Ornament Craft

>hursday, 9ovem(er 2<, <D30 - 3D00 p.m. CeeD E5. JocationD Jawrence Senior Center.

Qoin us for this RChristmas in 9ovem(erS craft as we make a pair of cute SantaTs that will spread the holiday Uoy as ornaments or magnets. =ooden shapes are painted and assem(led to create two adora(le Santa poses- complete with Snow->eO to give teOture to his (eard and clothes. 5erfect for

a DIX Christmas gift or to keep for your own Christmas treeY 5lease register (y 7onday, 9ovem(er <8.

DAY/SHORT TRIPS

Cor reservations please contact He(ecca Clancy at 842-0543.

Ozark Mountain

Christmas

7onday-=ednesday, Decem(er 2-4. 5ick-up[drop-off location in Jawrence. CeeD dou(le- E599, single- E]99.

>his tour includes motor coach transportation, tour director, 2 nights at =elk Hesort, (aggage handling, GJJ meals, 7emora(ilia >our at =elk Hesort, >he Duttons Christmas Show, College of the ^_arks guided tour, Halph Coster 7useum, Daniel ^`Donnell performance, Gndy =illiams Christmas Show featuring the ^smonds a Jennon Sisters, and Christmas in bollywood.

Christmas Lights &

Longview Mansion

7onday, Decem(er 9. 5ick-up[drop-off location in Jawrence. carly (ooking discount dmoney must (e received (y ^cto(er 30eD E85. Gfter ^cto(er 30D E95.

dining in the Jongview

7ansionD a 22,000 s+uare foot home which features 48 rooms, <4 (edrooms, and <0 (aths. >hen enUoy a Christmas light display featuring over 300,000 lights and <f5 animated

Jake 5ark and also the light displays through the County Clu( 5la_a.

EDUCATION, HOBBY

& FINANCE

Beginning Spanish-

Emphasis on Grammar 7ondays, <-2 p.m. JocationD Jawrence Senior Center goard Hoom. >his course will stress some of the (asics of the Spanish language and useful words and phrases.

Beginning Spanish-

Emphasis on

Conversations

=ednesdays, <-2 p.m. JocationD Jawrence Senior Center goard Hoom. >his course is for (eginners wanting to learn Spanish - no prior knowledge of Spanish re+uired. 5lease (ring your own cnglish to Spanish dictionary.

ART

Acrylic Painting Class

Saturdays, 9D30 a.m. - <2 p.m. CeeD E20 per session. JocationD Jawrence Senior Center. InstructorD Jori Dalrymple dlocal area and national artiste.

Qoin Jori as she teaches

acrylic painting to students of all levels of eOpertise. 9o need to pre-register. Supplies not included. If you already have supplies please (ring them and if you are starting out and need assistance in getting supplies, please call Jori at f85-9<f-0<<8.

Downtown Tuesday

Painters

>uesdays, 9 a.m.-< p.m. JocationD Jawrence Senior Center Conference Hoom.

gring your painting proUect and supplies and Uoin the Downtown >uesday 5ainters.

HEALTH & FITNESS

5lease 9oteD If you are registering for one of the eOercise programs (elow, please make the check paya(le toD Jawrence 5arks and Hecreation.

Aerobic Dance Exercise -

ages 60 and up

7ondays, =ednesdays and Cridays, 9ovem(er 4 - Decem(er <3, 8D50 - 9D50 a.m. CeeD E34. JocationD bolcom Hec. Center. InstructorD 9icki Jisterman.

7ove to lively music while you reap the many

60 & BETTER PAGE 10

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Douglas County Senior

Services offers health

and fitness classes,

workshops, seminars,

tours, and special events

for active Douglas

County residents age

55 and over. Year-round

drop-in activities are also

listed in this publication.

Call 842-0543 to enroll,

suggest a new program,

or volunteer to teach a

class.

Fill out the registration

form in this newsletter

and mail it with your

check (payable to


Services) to: DCSS

Leisure and Learning

Department, 745

Vermont St., Lawrence,

KS 66044. Walk-ins are

welcome.

Refund or Credit? A

full refund or credit will

be given for all classes,

events or trips 30 days

prior to the class or

event, except theater

tickets that are bought in

advance and are non-

refundable. Less than 30

days prior, refunds will

be given for medical

hardships, approved

emergencies, and events

canceled or rescheduled

by the department. A 10

percent administrative

charge will be deducted

from refunds for

cancellations less than

one week in advance.

Partial class

scholarships may be

available for seniors who

qualify. Scholarships

will be considered upon

completion of application

in the Leisure and

Learning office.

Reasonable

accommodations can be

made for special needs.

Registration must specify

needs. Registrant must

provide information at

time of enrollment.

Please note that certain

classes are co-sponsored

with and located at

Lawrence Parks and

Recreation Department.

:EATURED

NOBECDER

ACTIBITIES

G/32/&) :&#*(H$

Every Friday, 1:30-

3:30 p.m. Fee: None,

but donations accepted.

Location: Lawrence

Senior Center.

Xoin us each Friday

afternoon to enjoy a

bag of freshly popped

popcorn, just like you’d

get at the movie theater.

What a perfect snack to

start off the weekend.

T/%& /I J(KL()

C()*."$

Friday, November 8,

10:30-11:30 a.m. Fee:

None. Location: Waxman

Candles, 609 Mass St.

Xoin us at Waxman

Candles for a personal

tour where each candle is

made by hand with more

than 30 years experience

behind every style and

shape. During the tour

we will learn about

the history of Waxman

candles, the process of

candle making, and have

a chance to dip your own

candle to take home.

Please note: We must

have a minimum of 8

people registered for this

tour, so please make sure

to register so that we can

have an accurate number

of how many there will be

on the day. Register by

Thursday, November 7.

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G.())#)+

Tuesday, November 12,

2 - 3:30 p.m. Fee: None.

Location: Lawrence

Senior Center. Instructor:

Attorney Robert Ramsdell.

What happens if you die

without a Will? What

can a Will or Revocable

Living Trust accomplish?

What are Durable Powers

affairs and healthcare

decisions? A Living

Will? Would any of them

be useful to you? Learn

the answers to these

questions and others. The

presentation lasts about an

hour, and will be followed

by an open question-and-

answer period. Please

register by Monday,

November 4.

D($#2 G"&$/)(. :#)()2"

M I)N"$-#)+

Thursday, November 14,

2 - 3:30 p.m. Fee: None.

Location: Lawrence



This class will provide a

goal setting; stocks, bonds,

mutual funds, and ETFs;

allocation; Roth and

tax-deferred investment

options; the “4a

buideline” for retirement

withdrawals; and related

topics. The presentation

lasts about an hour,

!0 & BE''E( P*+E 7

!0#$

% 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:

Ueanne Reeder or Michelle

Niedens (913) 831-3888.

9 Fibromyalgia Y Myalgic

Encephalomyelitis/

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Support Group, “Focus on

Improvement.” Location

varies. Please call Rachel at

9`9-5393 or Uean at 865-0016

for information.

#! Grief Support Group,

10:30 a.m., Pioneer

Ridge,4851 barvard Road,

in association with Grace

bospice. For information

call Dave Uenkins at

`85-228-0400.

#! Memory Book Group, 6

For information call Dave

Uenkins at `85-228-0400.

#$ Welcome to Medicare

Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m.,


Informational meeting for

those new to Medicare. For

information call 842-0543.

#) League of Women

coters, 11:30 a.m., Watkins

Community Museum of

bistory, Ground Floor

Meeting Room, 104`

Massachusetts St. Brown

bag lunch meeting. Topic:

“Mexican Immigrants In

Lawrence, KS: Their bistory

and Their Stories.”

#) Low cision/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. RScP

encouraged for purpose of

dinner reservations. Anyone

in the community that is

blind or has low vision is

welcome. For information

call 843-0620.

#8 DCSS Caregiver Support

Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m.,


#9 Parkinson’s Support

Group, 2 p.m., First

Presbyterian Church. For

more information call

865-2450.

#9 Stroke Support Group, 4

p.m., Lawrence Memorial

bospital. For more

information call 840-2`12.

!0 Douglas County Coalition

on Aging (DCCOA), 8 a.m.,


!0 Uayhawk Area Agency

on Aging Caring for the

Caregiver- An Educational

Fair for the Caregiver,

10:30-1:30, First Southern

Baptist Church, 4300 W. 6th.

For more information call

`85-235-136`.

!! Alzheimer’s Caregiver









Niedens (913) 831-3888.

!) Grief Support Group, 4

p.m., Lawrence Presbyterian

Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr.,




`85-228-0400.

!6 Grief Support Group,

10:30 a.m., Pioneer





`85-228-0400.

!6 Memory Book Group, 6


Uenkins at `85-228-0400.

!8 & !9 DCSS CLOSED

for Thanksgiving boliday

The University Bridge

Club of Lawrence meets

Saturdays from 6:30 to 9:30

p.m. Contact Cora at 842-

556` for more information.

The Breast Cancer Support

Group meets every Monday

(except holidays) at 5:30

p.m. at Presbyterian

Manor, 1429 Kasold. For

information, call 842-5250

or 840-2`68.

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Lawrence Senior CenterKathryn Newman,

coordinator842-0543 745 Vermont

Lawrence

Babcock Dining CenterMargaret Hawkins,

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

“What’s for lunch?”On the go? In a hurry? No time to sit and eat? Senior Meals Grab & Go is the answer!

Carry-out meals are available to seniors age 60 and over and their spouses who need a fast, nutritious meal on the go. Call any Senior Dining Center at least a day in advance to reserve your meal, and it will be ready to Grab & Go.

A donation of B2.75 per meal is suggested. For more information about the Senior Dining Center nearest you,see the listings in this newsletter. Home delivered meals for homebound seniors are also available.

Call the Senior Meals Program at 842-0543 for information.

“Grab & Go” Senior Carry-out Meals Available

Friday, November 1 - Beef Stew

Monday, November 4 - Stroganoff Meatballs

Tuesday, November 5 - Glazed Ham

Wednesday, November 6 - Chicken Supreme Casserole

Thursday, November 7 - Chili

Friday, November 8 - Pork with Sage Gravy

Monday, November 11 - Caribbean Chicken

Tuesday, November 12 - Beef Goulash

Wednesday, November 13 - Pinto Beans and Ham

Thursday, November 14 - Chicken Lasagna

Friday, November 15 - Beef Stew

Monday, November 18 - Southwest Chicken

Tuesday, November 19 - Sloppy Joes

Wednesday, November 20 - Ham, Macaroni and Cheese

Thursday, November 21 - Polish Hot Dog

Friday, November 22 - Chicken & Artichoke in

White Cheese Sauce

Monday, November 25 - Swedish Meatballs

Tuesday, November 26 - Turkey and Gravy

Wednesday, November 27 - Beef Enchiladas

Thursday, November 28 - CLUSED for Thanksgiving

Holiday

Friday, November 29 - CLUSED for Thanksgiving

Holiday

(Menu subWect to change without notice.)

NOVEMBERMenu EntréesPlease 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 B2.75 per meal is suggested. To cancel a meal at any of the dining centers please call 785-842-0543 and leave a message.

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LEGALESE

Loyal readers will know

that long-term health

care has been a favorite

Legalese topic for many

years. Access to high-

quality, affordable care

for folks who need

assistance with the basic

activities of daily life

- getting out of bed in

the morning, bathing,

dressing, eating, toileting

- is a growing challenge

to Kansas families and

to our state and federal

budgets. What families

can’t afford to pay out

of their pockets, federal

and state tax dollars have

mostly paid. Unly within

the last decade or so have

reasonably comprehensive

and affordable long-

term care insurance

products become available

from private insurance

companies. With Kansas’s

adoption of the Long-

Term Care Partnership

Program (LTCP-Insurance

Commissioner Sandy

Prager sponsored the

legislation which Governor

Kathleen Sebelius signed

into law on April 4, 2008)

and some enhancements

included in the Affordable

Care Act (2010), there

are some new reasons to

look carefully into this

coverage.

The federal

step in early 2006 by

authorizing state Medicaid

programs to allow access

to state medical assistance

in combination with

private long-term care

insurance. The idea is to

encourage people to buy

long-term care insurance

by offering them some

relief from the restrictive

eligibility rules required by

Medicaid, which normally

requires impoverishment

before it’s possible to

receive assistance with the

cost of nursing facility or

assisted living care. The

LTCP program, as exanded

by the Affordable Care

Act, permits a person who

care insurance policy to

keep more assets and still

get Medicaid assistance.

Here are some highlights:

` For every dollar of

long-term care coverage,

an otherwise eligible

Medicaid applicant may

retain an additional

dollar of anon-exemptb

resources. For a single

person, the resource

limit is B2,000, so with

a LTCP policy that pays

B100 per day for 5 years,

for example, that person

would potentially be

able to retain B181,500

in additional resources

and still obtain Medicaid

assistance for nursing

home care.

` cour old policy, if you

have one, doesn’t qualify.

Even if it conforms

to all the other LTCP

requirements, the policy

must not have been issued

before April 1, 2008. The

Kansas Department of

Insurance is working on

rules that would permit

policy upgrades or

exchanges, but those are

not in place.

` LTCP policies must

the now-famous Health

Insurance Portability and

Accountability Act of 1996

(HIPAA), purchase of tax-

some taxpayers to deduct a

portion of their long-term

care insurance premiums,

but the maximum annual

deductible is limited. (If

you’re under 40 years old,

only B360 (in 2013) is

deductible, B680 for age

41 to 50, B1,360 for age

51 to 60, B3,640 for age

61 to 70, and B4,550 for

age 71 and older.) Those

policies included a number

of consumer protection

features including

requiring the policies to

as well as nursing home

` LTCP policies must

for purchasers younger

than 76. They must,

therefore, provide

the life of the policy. That

feature, of course, makes

the policy more expensive,

but it follows the

preferences of consumers

and the trend of state and

national policy to keep

folks out of expensive

institutional settings, if

possible.

the law are part of a long

list of incentives (and

disincentives) crafted to

encourage people to insure

against the costs of their

long-term care needs, but

they are not affordable

for everyone - if you

cannot pay the premiums

over time and allow the

policy to lapse before you

The importance of long-

term care insurance will

increase in estate planning

for middle class people

who cannot self-insure, as

wealthy folks may. But

stay tuned: There are

many details yet to be

worked out.

(Editor’s Note: Molly

M. Wood is an elder law

attorney and a partner at

Stevens & Brand, L.L.P.,

in Lawrence, Kansas. If

you have a legal question

or concern, call your

attorney, or you may

contact the Kansas Elder

Law Hotline, a toll-free

legal advice and referral

service for Kansas

Seniors, 1-(888)-353-5337.

The Elder Law Project

attorney is available by

appointment in Douglas

County at the Lawrence

Senior Center 842-0543.)

by Molly Wood

60 & BETTER PAGE 10

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Services offers health

and fitness classes,

workshops, seminars,

tours, and special events

for active Douglas

County residents age

55 and over. Year-round

drop-in activities are also

listed in this publication.

Call 842-0543 to enroll,

suggest a new program,

or volunteer to teach a

class.

Fill out the registration

form in this newsletter

and mail it with your

check (payable to


Services) to: DCSS

Leisure and Learning

Department, 745

Vermont St., Lawrence,

KS 66044. Walk-ins are

welcome.

Refund or Credit? A

full refund or credit will

be given for all classes,

events or trips 30 days

prior to the class or

event, except theater

tickets that are bought in

advance and are non-

refundable. Less than 30

days prior, refunds will

be given for medical

hardships, approved

emergencies, and events

canceled or rescheduled

by the department. A 10

percent administrative

charge will be deducted

from refunds for

cancellations less than

one week in advance.

Partial class

scholarships may be

available for seniors who

qualify. Scholarships

will be considered upon

completion of application

in the Leisure and

Learning office.

Reasonable

accommodations can be

made for special needs.

Registration must specify

needs. Registrant must

provide information at

time of enrollment.

Please note that certain

classes are co-sponsored

with and located at

Lawrence Parks and

Recreation Department.

:EATURED

NOBECDER

ACTIBITIES

G/32/&) :&#*(H$

Every Friday, 1:30-

3:30 p.m. Fee: None,

but donations accepted.

Location: Lawrence

Senior Center.

Xoin us each Friday

afternoon to enjoy a

bag of freshly popped

popcorn, just like you’d

get at the movie theater.

What a perfect snack to

start off the weekend.

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C()*."$

Friday, November 8,

10:30-11:30 a.m. Fee:

None. Location: Waxman

Candles, 609 Mass St.

Xoin us at Waxman

Candles for a personal

tour where each candle is

made by hand with more

than 30 years experience

behind every style and

shape. During the tour

we will learn about

the history of Waxman

candles, the process of

candle making, and have

a chance to dip your own

candle to take home.

Please note: We must

have a minimum of 8

people registered for this

tour, so please make sure

to register so that we can

have an accurate number

of how many there will be

on the day. Register by

Thursday, November 7.

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Tuesday, November 12,

2 - 3:30 p.m. Fee: None.

Location: Lawrence



What happens if you die

without a Will? What

can a Will or Revocable

Living Trust accomplish?

What are Durable Powers

affairs and healthcare

decisions? A Living

Will? Would any of them

be useful to you? Learn

the answers to these

questions and others. The

presentation lasts about an

hour, and will be followed

by an open question-and-

answer period. Please

register by Monday,

November 4.

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Thursday, November 14,

2 - 3:30 p.m. Fee: None.

Location: Lawrence



This class will provide a

goal setting; stocks, bonds,

mutual funds, and ETFs;

allocation; Roth and

tax-deferred investment

options; the “4a

buideline” for retirement

withdrawals; and related

topics. The presentation

lasts about an hour,

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!0#$

% DCSS Caregiver Support

Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m.,


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









Niedens (913) 831-3888.

9 Fibromyalgia Y Myalgic

Encephalomyelitis/

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Support Group, “Focus on

Improvement.” Location

varies. Please call Rachel at

9`9-5393 or Uean at 865-0016

for information.

#! Grief Support Group,

10:30 a.m., Pioneer





`85-228-0400.

#! Memory Book Group, 6


Uenkins at `85-228-0400.

#$ Welcome to Medicare

Meeting, 12 to 1 p.m.,


Informational meeting for

those new to Medicare. For

information call 842-0543.

#) League of Women

coters, 11:30 a.m., Watkins

Community Museum of

bistory, Ground Floor

Meeting Room, 104`

Massachusetts St. Brown

bag lunch meeting. Topic:

“Mexican Immigrants In

Lawrence, KS: Their bistory

and Their Stories.”

#) Low cision/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. RScP

encouraged for purpose of

dinner reservations. Anyone

in the community that is

blind or has low vision is

welcome. For information

call 843-0620.

#8 DCSS Caregiver Support

Group, 2:15-3:45 p.m.,


#9 Parkinson’s Support

Group, 2 p.m., First

Presbyterian Church. For

more information call

865-2450.

#9 Stroke Support Group, 4

p.m., Lawrence Memorial

bospital. For more

information call 840-2`12.

!0 Douglas County Coalition

on Aging (DCCOA), 8 a.m.,


!0 Uayhawk Area Agency

on Aging Caring for the

Caregiver- An Educational

Fair for the Caregiver,

10:30-1:30, First Southern

Baptist Church, 4300 W. 6th.

For more information call

`85-235-136`.

!! Alzheimer’s Caregiver









Niedens (913) 831-3888.

!) Grief Support Group, 4

p.m., Lawrence Presbyterian

Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr.,




`85-228-0400.

!6 Grief Support Group,

10:30 a.m., Pioneer





`85-228-0400.

!6 Memory Book Group, 6


Uenkins at `85-228-0400.

!8 & !9 DCSS CLOSED

for Thanksgiving boliday

The University Bridge

Club of Lawrence meets

Saturdays from 6:30 to 9:30

p.m. Contact Cora at 842-

556` for more information.

The Breast Cancer Support

Group meets every Monday

(except holidays) at 5:30

p.m. at Presbyterian

Manor, 1429 Kasold. For

information, call 842-5250

or 840-2`68.

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60 & BETTER PAGE 6

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

There are no fees required for most of these groups. Some supplies/equipment are provided. Programs are dependent upon donations. Please contact the department for further information on these activities.

LAWRENCE SENIOR CENTER745 Vermont St.8 Phone: (785) 842-0543Kathryn Newman, Dining Center Coordinator

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

Monday...Beginning Spanish - Emphasis on Grammer: 1-2 p.m., Board RoomGames: 1:30 - 4:30 p.m., Dining Center

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

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

Chair Exercise: 11:00 - 11:30 a.m., Conference Room (also Fri.)

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

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

BABCOCK PLACE1700 Mass.8 Phone: (785) 842-6976

Margaret Hawkins, Dining Center CoordinatorAutoharp: Tues., 10 a.m.-12 p.m., hobby room. Contact: Berta Call, 785-883-4271.Bingo: Wed., 1:30 p.m.

BALDWIN SENIOR CENTER1221 Indiana, Baldwin City8 Phone: (785) 594-2409Maxine Scott, Dining Center CoordinatorPool: Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m.-1 p.m.Pot Luck: Fri. (1st and 3rd), 6-9 p.m.

PINECREST APARTMENTS924 Walnut, Eudora8 Phone: (785) 542-1020Carol Mason, Dining Center CoordinatorBingo: Wed., 12:30-1 p.m.

WE WANT ZO[R INP[T!Please let us know if you are interested in starting an activity at your dining center. We can provide the materials, equipment, and facilities needed to implement a program tailor-

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

Douglas County Senior Services is partnering with

the City of Lawrence again this winter on the Safe

Winter Walkways to alleviate that concern for those

SAFE WINTER WALKWAYS Signup Ends this Month

ONGOING GRO[PS AND DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

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AARP Driver Safety

Classroom Course- ages

60 and up

/01'+2' #"$' 34+#,' %#

3"&52' 6''7

=ednesday->hursday, 9ovem(er <3-<4, <0 a.m.- 3 p.m. CeeD E<5 for GGH5 mem(er, E20 for non mem(er. JocationD Jawrence Senior Center.

>his course reviews the rules of the road and contains safety driving tips for all drivers. Completion of the class may entitle students to a discount on their automo(ile insurance. 9o physical or written testN a pleasant miO of video and instructor presentation. Junch (reak on your own from noon to <D00 p.m.

Santa Ornament Craft

>hursday, 9ovem(er 2<, <D30 - 3D00 p.m. CeeD E5. JocationD Jawrence Senior Center.

Qoin us for this RChristmas in 9ovem(erS craft as we make a pair of cute SantaTs that will spread the holiday Uoy as ornaments or magnets. =ooden shapes are painted and assem(led to create two adora(le Santa poses- complete with Snow->eO to give teOture to his (eard and clothes. 5erfect for

a DIX Christmas gift or to keep for your own Christmas treeY 5lease register (y 7onday, 9ovem(er <8.

DAY/SHORT TRIPS

Cor reservations please contact He(ecca Clancy at 842-0543.

Ozark Mountain

Christmas

7onday-=ednesday, Decem(er 2-4. 5ick-up[drop-off location in Jawrence. CeeD dou(le- E599, single- E]99.

>his tour includes motor coach transportation, tour director, 2 nights at =elk Hesort, (aggage handling, GJJ meals, 7emora(ilia >our at =elk Hesort, >he Duttons Christmas Show, College of the ^_arks guided tour, Halph Coster 7useum, Daniel ^`Donnell performance, Gndy =illiams Christmas Show featuring the ^smonds a Jennon Sisters, and Christmas in bollywood.

Christmas Lights &

Longview Mansion

7onday, Decem(er 9. 5ick-up[drop-off location in Jawrence. carly (ooking discount dmoney must (e received (y ^cto(er 30eD E85. Gfter ^cto(er 30D E95.

dining in the Jongview

7ansionD a 22,000 s+uare foot home which features 48 rooms, <4 (edrooms, and <0 (aths. >hen enUoy a Christmas light display featuring over 300,000 lights and <f5 animated

Jake 5ark and also the light displays through the County Clu( 5la_a.

EDUCATION, HOBBY

& FINANCE

Beginning Spanish-

Emphasis on Grammar 7ondays, <-2 p.m. JocationD Jawrence Senior Center goard Hoom. >his course will stress some of the (asics of the Spanish language and useful words and phrases.

Beginning Spanish-

Emphasis on

Conversations

=ednesdays, <-2 p.m. JocationD Jawrence Senior Center goard Hoom. >his course is for (eginners wanting to learn Spanish - no prior knowledge of Spanish re+uired. 5lease (ring your own cnglish to Spanish dictionary.

ART

Acrylic Painting Class

Saturdays, 9D30 a.m. - <2 p.m. CeeD E20 per session. JocationD Jawrence Senior Center. InstructorD Jori Dalrymple dlocal area and national artiste.

Qoin Jori as she teaches

acrylic painting to students of all levels of eOpertise. 9o need to pre-register. Supplies not included. If you already have supplies please (ring them and if you are starting out and need assistance in getting supplies, please call Jori at f85-9<f-0<<8.

Downtown Tuesday

Painters

>uesdays, 9 a.m.-< p.m. JocationD Jawrence Senior Center Conference Hoom.

gring your painting proUect and supplies and Uoin the Downtown >uesday 5ainters.

HEALTH & FITNESS

5lease 9oteD If you are registering for one of the eOercise programs (elow, please make the check paya(le toD Jawrence 5arks and Hecreation.

Aerobic Dance Exercise -

ages 60 and up

7ondays, =ednesdays and Cridays, 9ovem(er 4 - Decem(er <3, 8D50 - 9D50 a.m. CeeD E34. JocationD bolcom Hec. Center. InstructorD 9icki Jisterman.

7ove to lively music while you reap the many

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National Family Caregivers Month is observed every

November and seeks to draw attention to the many

challenges facing family caregivers. At Douglas County

Senior Services, we are committed to serving caregivers

in the community. Our Caregiver Support Group meets

group is open to caregivers of all ages and gives them

an opportunity to share feelings and discuss caregiving

topics in a caring and understanding environment. If you

are a caregiver, we encourage you to attend our Caregiver

Support Group meetings.

We also have a Caregiver Resource Library with

books, notebooks, brochures, DVDs and other educational

resources that address issues pertaining to family

caregiving. The library is available to anyone wanting to

learn more about caregiving and related topics.

If you are not afraid of people, computers, tax returns, challenges and learning new things, we may have just the volunteer opportunity for you. AARP Tax-Aide, the nation’s largest free volunteer-run tax preparation and assistance service, is looking for more volunteers to help low- and moderate-income families prepare and �le their individual tax returns next season.

Volunteers do not need to be an AARP member or retiree to participate. We do need volunteers to have basic computer skills and the personal drive necessary to learn and become pro�cient with new tax preparation software provided by the IRS. AARP Tax-Aide volunteers are provided access to all computer equipment and training materials required and

receive comprehensive tax training in January. They learn new skills while making a real difference in their communities. Tax preparation will begin February 3, 2014 and run through April 15, 2014.

Contact Sarah Merriman at785-813-1136 or by email at [email protected].

INCOME TAX VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVERS MONTH WELCOME TO MEDICAREMeeting November 13Are you new to MedicareI Do you have questionsI Douglas County Senior Services

will present a “Welcome to Medicare” meeting on Wednesday, November 13 from

noon to 1 p.m. Community Services Program Assistant and Senior Health Insurance

Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) Coordinator Criss Tomlin will give an overview of

Medicare and answer questions. Participants are free to bring their lunch or reserve

one through our Senior Meals program. For more information please contact Criss

Tomlin, SHICK Coordinator at Douglas County Senior Services, 785-842-0543 or toll

free 1-877-295-3277.

All Rehearsals and Concerts are held at 4 p.m. on Fridays, unless otherwise

noted. Rehearsals are held at the Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vermont. Band

Director John Towner encourages anyone interested in playing to join. Dues

are $5 for the year. Contact John Towner at 785-865-3519 or 785-865-8851

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!or many of us the day of receiving the end of the year holiday letter with the overly dramatic version of the past year7s events8

accomplishments of the Smith and :ones families have been replaced by a near daily update via social media. Social media is a great and easy way to =eep current and involved with the activities of family and friends8 however8 if you are using social media8 have you considered how to ensure you are doing so safely> This month I would li=e to share some safety tips for using your social networ=ing sites.

An important thing to avoid is announcing when you will be out of town. Bhile tempting8 to share the Coy and eDcitement of an impending trip8 it could prove to be too tempting to a EfriendF that may actually be less than friendly. Gou could return from your vacation

burglariHed. That would certainly not be a relaDing end to your trip. If you want to share photos and tales of your trip with family and friends through your favorite social media site8 wait and do so when you return.

Another point of consideration is to ta=e

a critical eye to what pictures and personal details you decide to share. Bhile I assume you have already ta=en steps to ensure your home address and other personal information is not listed on your social media accounts8 if you post a picture that plainly reveals your street address8 it does not ta=e much detective wor= for someone to locate you. In addition8 what are the conseIuences of posting pictures of your brand new big screen television or other big-tic=et item> Some things are simply too tempting and are best left unsaid and unadvertised.

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L Mever share passwords.

L Nloc= any disturbing or harassing contacts. On !aceboo=8 people who send unwanted or harassing messages can be bloc=ed so they will be unable to directly contact another member. Po not hesitate to use this feature.

L If there is concern whether something should be posted8 be it in writing8 a picture or otherwise8 always error on the side of caution.

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In closing8 I want to ta=e a moment to than= the Rongressional Slace Tomeowners Association for allowing me the opportunity to spea= to them in September. If your group has an issue you would li=e me to address or if you would simply li=e me to spea= to your group generally about consumer protection8 please do not hesitate to contact my

douglas-county.com or at the phone number listed below to arrange for a visit.

I hope this information about social media sites and tips on how to safely use them was helpful to you. As always8 for general consumer protection information8 please contact my consumer protection division at UVW-XXY-ZV[\. Be are always ready to serve the citiHens of Pouglas Rounty.

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Social Network SafetyDuring the Holidays and Beyond A Letter From District Attorney Charles Branson

S"illbuildersFall Session Continues through Nov. 14

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on Thursdays at ]Y a.m.

in the ârden Room at

Prury Slace at Alvamar8

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SÌLLNbILPcRS is

a series of programs

aimed at those learning

to adapt to maCor life

changes. It provides

helpful information

for anyone ma=ing life

changes due to the loss

of a loved one8 illness

or other circumstances.

It is a comfortable8

informal discussion

where Iuestions are

encouraged. Mew topics

have been added to

the list of familiar and

popular programs. The

series continues through

Movember ][.

October 31 - BinteriHing

Gour TomeK êtting

ready for the cold wintry

blast and ta=ing care of

your biggest investment.

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I Mow>K Rreating a Enew

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November 14 - Tandling

the TolidaysdRelebration

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and Sattie :ohnston.

Rome for all of the

programs or choose

those that piIue your

interest. There is never a

charge for the programs

and registration is not

necessary. Transportation

is available by contacting

Pouglas Rounty Senior

Services8 UVW-VfW-f\ZW.

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by the Outreach Services

of the Lawrence Sublic

Library8 gisiting

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more information on

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Sattie :ohnston at the

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Editor: Janet Ikenberry

Executive Director: Kristin Scheurer

Printer: Lawrence Journal-World

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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.

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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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INSIDE

Letter from the Editor ...............PG 3

Calendar of Events .....................PG 7

Senior Meals Menu ....................PG 8

Legalese .......................................PG 9

Featured Activities ...................PG 10 The Medicare Part D

Open Enrollment Period

continues through Dec. 7

and DCSS will provide

assistance navigating the

new Medicare Part D

Plans and enrollment. It

is important to reevaluate

your Part D (prescription)

coverage each year, as

plans change and so may

your medications.

Appointments are

available at the Lawrence

Senior Center, 745

Vermont St. during the

following times.

(Please call 842-

0543 to schedule your

appointment.)

• Tuesday - Oct. 29

2-4 p.m.

• Wednesday - Oct. 30

2-4 p.m and 5-7 p.m.

• Thursday - Oct. 31

1-3 p.m.

• Tuesday, Nov. 5

2-4 p.m.


2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.


1-3 p.m.


2-4 p.m.


2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.


1-3 p.m.


2-4 p.m.


2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.


1-3 p.m.


2-4 p.m.

• Tuesday, Dec. 3

2-4 p.m.

• Wednesday, Dec. 4

2-4 p.m. and 5-7 p.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 5

1-3 p.m.

Staff and Volunteers will

also be at the following

locations to help Medicare

Thursday, Oct. 24, 9

a.m.- 12 p.m. at Auburn


Thursday, Nov. 7, 9

a.m. - 12 p.m. at Roberts


Thursday, Nov. 14,

9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at

Lecompton Community

Pride Building (former

high school)

Thursday, Nov. 21, 9

a.m. - 12 p.m. at Eudora

Community Center

Thursday, Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-

12 p.m. at Drury Place at

Alvamar

Please bring your

Medicare card and a

list of your current

medications, including

dosage information.

For more information

please contact the DCSS

Community Services

Department, 785-

842-0543, or toll free

1-877-295-3277.

MEDICARE PART DOPEN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

DOUGLAS COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES, INC.

SALUTES AMERICA’S VETERANSThank you for your service

to our country!

REMEMBER VETERANS DAY NOVEMBER 11

A New Vehicle for Baldwin City Senior Wheels! The City

of Baldwin City, Douglas County, Douglas County Senior

Services, Inc., and donations from individuals funded the

purchase of a new minivan for the Baldwin City Volunteer

Senior Wheels program. The vehicle was delivered to Baldwin

City last month. Pictured from left to right are volunteers

Bill Clemente, Bill Neuenswander, and Ray Gottstein. Also

pictured is Keith Carlson from United Access. If you would

like to volunteer for the Baldwin City Senior Wheels program,

please call Bill Neuenswander at 594-3559.

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

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