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KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY May 2016 • 3 Dillard has taught fencing for nearly six decades By Kevin Groenhagen try, but it’s a different story in Europe,” Dillard said. “There’s not a lot of money ohn Dillard played football in high in it. The chancellor’s program allowed Jschool in Caldwell, Kan., but didn’t our fencing club to do intercollegiate have the size and skills to play at the competitions. I got in on the ground college level. However, he still had a fl oor as a freshman in college.” PHOTO KEVIN GROENHAGEN desire to participate in a sport when Interestingly, KU did have a fencing he entered the University of Kansas in program decades before Coach Giele 1957. He found what he was looking started a new program in 1957. In for while walking down a stairwell in fact, chances are you’ve heard of KU’s the student union. fi rst fencing coach. He was Dr. James “The fencing coach, John Giele, took Naismith, the inventor of basketball. an index card, and he wrote on it, ‘All According to a 1939 article in Spring- men interested in competitive fencing fi eld University’s newspaper, Naismith report to Robinson Gymnasium,’” Dil- preferred fencing over basketball in his lard said. “I forget the exact date, but it later years. was in October 1957. He posted it on a Dillard had never even seen an actual bulletin board in the student union in fencing bout before going to KU. How- the stairwell. At the bottom of the card ever, he soon discovered it was perfect it said, ‘No experience necessary.’ So I for him. thought I’d look into fencing.” “As it happened, I seemed to have good John Dillard holds fencing weapons while standing in front of shelves Coach Giele, a KU sociologist who form and technique from the beginning,” holding some of the many awards and honors he has received. started to fence at the age of nine, had he said. “At the beginning of my second a considerable background in fencing. year of fencing at KU, the coach assigned allowed the coach to spend more time tion at KU to teach fencing in the credit He was able to start a fencing club at me to teach fencing to the beginners. with non-beginners. Eventually, I got courses in fencing in the physical educa- That’s how I got started teaching. That KU through the chancellor’s offi ce, a part-time teaching assistantship posi- CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR which funded a minor sports clubs association. The association autho- rized certain sports in which the ath- Meals on Wheels letic department had no interest. of Shawnee and “Fencing is a niche sport in this coun- Jefferson Counties, Inc.

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[email protected] ZZZPHDOVRQZKHHOVLQFRUJ 4 • May 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY non-credit fencing class at Johnson that required the skills of an analyst, John Dillard County Community College every including half a dozen years directly as so the students can get started with- CONTINUED FROM PAGE THREE Thursday night. He did that for 36 a systems analyst. When I teach fenc- out making an expenditure beyond the years, even after he and his wife moved ing, I don’t want the person simply to enrollment fee,” Dillard said. “If they tion department. That was nice because it back to Lawrence in 1991. learn the techniques and tactics, and like fencing suffi ciently to continue, paid for a lot of my education.” During many of the years Dillard how to implement them. I really want then I encourage them to begin to buy As a student, Dillard represented KU taught fencing, he also competed, people to understand the underlying their own equipment. If they’re going in the NCAA National Fencing Cham- including in the National Senior Cham- concepts that make those techniques to stick with the sport, they’re going to pionships two times. After leaving col- pionships, which is for those age 40 and tactics what they are. For example, want their own equipment.” lege, he fenced four times in the U.S. and over. I like to teach the concept of timing in The equipment includes masks, jack- National Championship, making it as Today, Dillard, who is accredited as fencing. What I mean by timing is the ets, and three types of weapons. Those far as the quarterfi nals. a fencing instructor through the United most advantageous moment to make weapons are the foil, saber, and épée. “The NCAA later prohibited fenc- States Fencing Coaches Association your action. So what we’re doing is “The foil was invented as a training ing clubs such as the one at KU from and the Académie d’Armes Inter- what we call ‘catch the timing.’ We do weapon,” Dillard said. “The saber is fencing against NCAA teams, so that nationale, is teaching fencing every that by observing what the opponent is an adaptation of a cutting weapon, like cut out the NCAA national champion- Thursday night at the Lawrence Sports doing and how they are doing it. Then a cavalry saber or naval cutlass. The ships to us, as well as competition with Pavilion through the Lawrence Parks & at the moment that it is most advanta- épée was invented in the late 1800s as a NCAA varsity teams,” Dillard said. “I Recreation Department (LPRD). The geous, you launch your attack or your modern dueling sword. Like the saber, try not to be too critical of the NCAA, current class has 10 students, of which defense. There are both offensive and it was originally intended to be a fi ght- but I don’t think that was its fi nest eight are men and two are women. defensive timing. You have to see that ing weapon. The modern adaptation hour. It defi nitely hurt fencing groups Their ages range from 25 to 83. The moment. From the instance you see the has a blunted point. The foil and épée all across the country.” eldest fenced 66 years ago when he was opportunity to making the action is a CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE After college, Dillard moved to the in high school in Chicago. very fast decision-making action in the Kansas City area to begin a career as an “There are people who have enrolled in brain. What this means is that, while analyst. Starting in 1969, he helped build the program who have been fencing for you’re fencing, it isn’t as if you’re a fencing program at the University 20 or 30 years,” Dillard said. “About half seeing the moment. You experience of Missouri-Kansas City. In its second the class have experience, and the other this. It’s a feeling. You feel the timing.” year, the nine-man squad traveled to the half are beginners. The class isn’t set up Dillard shares a two-page document University of Illinois at Champaign to to be just a beginners’ class. The program with his LPRD students that outlines compete against teams from the Uni- is set up to be ongoing. The opportunity is the program’s vision, goals, and objec- versity of Illinois, the University of Illi- there to not only learn fencing, but to con- tives. According to Dillard, someday nois-Chicago, Notre Dame, Iowa State tinue to fence in this program by enrolling this document may serve as an outline University, and KU. They also com- again in the next class schedule.” for another project related to fencing. peted against the Air Force Academy, According to Dillard, he takes an ana- “My wife has been after me for years the University of Wisconsin at Madison lytical approach towards teaching fencing. to write a book on fencing,” he said. and Parkside, Detroit University, and “I think that’s because I am natu- Getting started in fencing through the University of Colorado that year. rally an analyst,” he explained. “I have LPRD is relatively inexpensive. In 1980, Dillard started teaching a worked for many years in jobs in IT “I have basic equipment available

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with the foil as a training weapon. After Dillard’s basement are lined with pho- PHOTO KEVIN GROENHAGEN they have learned some fundamentals tographs, newspaper clippings, awards, of fencing, if they choose to, they can and other mementos from his many learn one or two of the other weapons. years as an instructor and competi- I teach all three. I’ve competed with tor. Dillard has also developed many all three. The rules are somewhat dif- friendships through fencing, including ferent. The target area is different with his longtime friendship with Coach each of them. The psychology of the Giele, who left Dillard many of his game in each of them is different.” weapons when he died in 2001. The use of weapons in fencing In addition to Dillard, Bill Cipra might concern some unfamiliar with helps instruct students in LPRD’s fenc- the sport. However, Dillard said there ing program. is little reason to worry about injuries “Bill has been fencing in one or caused by the weapons. another of my programs for 30 years,” “You do have to adopt certain safety Dillard said. “He often teaches, and is procedures and actions,” he said. “Oth- offi cially an assistant instructor in this erwise, you could get hurt in fencing. program.” But I believe that with proper and stan- The LPRD fencing program is open to John Dillard (right) instructs a student on thrusting technique at the dard protective equipment and reason- adults 18 and older. Information regard- Sports Pavilion in Lawrence. The summer session for Dillard’s fencing able fencing technique, it’s one of the ing registration and fees for the summer class begins on June 9. safest sports going.” session, which begins on June 9, is avail- Fencing is also a sport one can take able at Lawrence recreation centers, at part in for decades. www.lprd.org, or by contacting Gayle “We’re talking about a potential for a Sigurdson, LPRD recreation program- lifetime of activity,” he said. “One can mer, at [email protected]. 6 • May 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY Winter Meadow Homes offer personalized care in neighborhood setting By Billie David cook a big ham and invite the extended families over, aware that other family ears ago, when Ben Boxx’s wife, members will be able to relax and enjoy YDarlene, told him she wanted the celebrations with their parents and to own a nursing home, he told her it grandparents without worrying about would be far too expensive. But a lot helping grandma to the bathroom or has changed since then. Now they are getting grandpa downstairs or making the co-owners of the Winter Meadow sure he takes his medicines on time. Homes in Topeka, which are licensed “It is their home,” Ben said. “Fami- by the state of Kansas as Home Plus lies don’t have to ring the bell.” facilities. Ben also likes the fact that, as a Home And their backgrounds—Ben with Plus facility that limits the number of experience as an EMT in addition to residents who can live there, he has his LPN and BSN and Darlene with an time to take someone fi shing or out for LPN and 24 years of experience work- ice cream. ing with long-term-care facilities— “We have time for quality care,” he makes this a good fi t. said. “I know them like I know my own But perhaps one of the most impor- family members. There are six or seven tant skills they brought to the situation residents in each house, so we can give was picked up raising the 10 chil- them very personalized care. If I had to dren—fi ve of them his and fi ve of them put my dad in a home, I would want hers—that they brought to their mar- Home Plus, where people would have riage, as well as their 15 grandchildren. time to listen to his cowboy stories.” (Another grandchild is on the way.) The physical location of the two With a family of that size, it seemed homes adds to the intimacy of the set- only natural for them to expand their ting. There is a Winter Meadow Home defi nition of family to include the resi- North and a Winter Meadow Home dents who live in the Winter Meadow South, consisting of two houses on the Homes as well as their extended fami- same street. Located side by side, it’s lies. easy for people to run back and forth This extension can be observed at between the houses. Thanksgiving, when Ben and Darlene “If we have a cook-out or barbecue, invite the residents and their families everybody can come out and visit and to join them and end up serving up to eat ice cream, and the families can join 40 people. Or at Christmas, when they CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY May 2016 • 7 And although owning and operating Winter Meadow a Home Plus facility can be demand- CONTINUED FROM PAGE THREE ing, it is also rewarding to know that each resident is well cared for and that us,” Ben said, adding that the neigh- their personal needs are met. borhood setting is peaceful and that the “I love it,” Ben said. “It takes an PHOTO KEVIN GROENHAGEN neighbors are supportive of them. enormous amount of time, and I don’t The house to the south is landscaped, have much personal time. The residents with a goldfi sh pond and trees. always come fi rst. But it just feels right. “It’s just like two neighborhood At the end of the day you know the res- houses sitting side by side,” he said. idents have been listened to, respected, “The houses have been made handi- loved and well fed. I can’t imagine capped accessible, including wide doing anything else.” doors and walk-in showers.” As for meals, Ben said he got A’s in The house to the south is landscaped, his nutrition classes and knows how to with a goldfi sh pond and trees, and the plan healthy menus. newer home reminds Ben of an Easter “All of the meals are home-cooked,” egg, with the rooms painted in pastel he said. “I personally make the menus colors. after I ask people what they want.” “We painted pastels because we And the meals have a down-home wanted it to be nice and bright,” Ben feel as well, including biscuits and explained, adding that in the other gravy on a Saturday morning, or home the colors are more neutral, French toast, and for dinner there might Ben and Darlene Boxx painted in earth tones. be a roast with potatoes. They also take As for the staff, “they are really care to meet special and dietary needs fi x them a pork chop,” Ben said. More information can be found on caring people,” Ben said. “If a tornado such as low salt, diabetic, low carb or Ben considers meals to be an impor- their website, www.wintermeadow- siren goes off, they jump into their cars low protein. tant time for the residents to socialize, homesinc.com. “Or call me personally and come over to get the residents to “All of them enjoy their food, and if and the staff members eat with them, on my cell phone at 785-383-4531,” safety.” someone doesn’t like the fi sh, we will assisting those who need help. Ben said. 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She is a vision- “Coming back to Lawrence, my cal languages scholar, and artist. They responsibilities imme- ary who delivers on hometown, brings me full circle,” Wil- have two sons, Marcus, a PhD student diately and succeeds bold promises through liamson said. “I look forward to becom- at KU, and Seán, a licensed aircraft Gary Nelson, who data-driven strategic ing reacquainted and taking Douglas mechanic for the U.S. Air Force. resigned in February. planning. Her col- Williamson returns laborative work with to Lawrence after a staff and within the Your loved one never leaves our care. distinguished career, community will help Douglas County’s only locally owned crematory most recently as Dean create an outstanding at Oklahoma City Uni- record of high quality versity for 12 years, programs and fi nancial followed by a sabbati- resources for DCSS.” cal in Ireland. 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It is my pleasure to introduce a change two hands,” Suzie Craig says, offering ety of fi tness and wellness classes to Therapists help set personalized goals beginning this month for the Health a most gentle chide. “Not just one!” the Lawrence community. Therapists for any community member interested and Wellness column. Now that I have During this outpatient workout, Hadl teach classes in specialized areas such in getting active. For example, Fit for joined the staff of LMH Therapy Ser- focused on body movement and coor- as tai chi movement, cardiopulmonary Life, one of Therapy Services’ popular vices, I am enlisting the LMH thera- dination. Hadl came to LMH in June, wellness, aquatic therapy, sports per- community programs, saw 5,430 visits pists to share their helpful health tips after he suffered a head injury when formance training, vestibular physical in 2014. After a brief orientation on he fell down several stairs at his home. therapy and more. how to properly use fi tness equipment, At the time of his fall, he was carrying “It’s important for our community participants have open use of fi tness ZiZi, his shih tzu, and lost his balance. because families can know that their equipment. “He didn’t have a railing,” Craig loved ones are being taken care of right “I think what’s fascinating about says. “It’s important to have railings, here in Lawrence,” says Cole. rehabilitation is that we can impact LMH Therapy even for short distances.” For Hadl, an associate athletic direc- someone’s life at any point,” Cole says. Hadl spent about a week in inpatient tor at KU who helps raise funds for the “We can help them regain that level of Services rehabilitation at LMH before being athletics department, that was important. function and enjoyment that they had released and starting outpatient ther- “I heard she (Craig) was here and I in their life.” with you. The article for this month apy. wanted to make sure I had the best,” - Article by Megan Brock origi- highlights the variety of wellness and LMH Therapy Services works with Hadl says. “I was born and raised in nally printed in the Winter 2016 care provided by therapists in our com- both inpatients and outpatients as they Lawrence.” LMH Connects newsletter. munity. In future columns we will cover recover from a wide range of injuries. new topics from a therapist viewpoint. LMH’s therapists specialize in physi- I hope you will enjoy learning how to cal, speech and occupational therapies. 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used in dental health to prevent plaque Pennsylvania Nursing Home Placement" buildup and improve gum health. It 22nd Terr Massachusetts has been used in many natural skin and 785-865-2525 body care products creams, shampoos, www.coopershomecareks.com E 23rd 14 • May 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY However complete and well-written, life it provides. Others may consider a ESTATE PLANNING a Healthcare POA and Living Will are shorter life with comfort care and the most effective when you have discussed absence of side effects a better option. your values and preferences with your And the choice by any particular person Back to Basics – Living Wills agents. Your agents can best act on your might vary if there is an event – such behalf if they know what is important to as the birth of a grandchild – they want ebruary’s column discussed A life-sustaining procedure is any you. Is it certain qualities of life, length to live long enough to see. But you or FHealthcare Powers of Attorney. medical procedure which, when of life, or possible tradeoffs between your healthcare agents need all the rel- This is the core document you must applied to a patient with a terminal con- quality and length of life? Nothing evant information about your condition have to address healthcare decision- dition, serves only to prolong the dying replaces talking in depth about the and treatment options to make the right making if you cannot act for yourself. process and where, in the judgment choices you would want made. choice for you. So talk to your doctors. In addition, you may execute a Living of the attending physician, death will You or your agents may also need to • • • Will—as a separate document or by occur whether or not such procedure take the initiative in talking to your doc- Seminar in May: I will be presenting is utilized. Life-sustaining procedures tors about your condition and treatment “Fundamentals of Estate Planning” do not include medications or medical options. For example, if you have late- on May 31st at the Douglas County procedures that provide comfort care or stage cancer for which chemotherapy is a Senior Center beginning at 6 p.m. See alleviate pain. treatment option, although death appears the Calendar Section of this issue for Bob In addition, a Healthcare Directive inevitable, you need information on the details. Ramsdell may give other instructions regarding potential benefi ts, side effects, and other - Bob Ramsdell is an estate planning your care, such as specifying medical options to make the best decision for attorney with Thompson Ramsdell procedures to be withheld or withdrawn you: What will your life be like if you Qualseth & Warner, P.A., in Lawrence. if you have a condition, disease or injury get chemotherapy? What will it be like if He can be reached at 785-841-4554. placing its provisions within your without hope of a signifi cant recovery you do not? What is your life expectancy The Kansas Elder Law Hotline, a toll- Healthcare POA. and from which there is no reasonable with and without chemotherapy? What free legal advice and referral service The essence of a statutory Living expectation you will regain an accept- are your options for comfort care and for Kansas Seniors, can be reached Will is contained in the following dec- able quality of life, or substantial brain pain management via hospice? at 1-888-353-5337. The information laration (taken from KSA 65-28,103): damage / disease which cannot be sig- Each person is unique. Some may in this column is intended to provide nifi cantly reversed. Note that these may accept the side effects of chemotherapy general public information, not legal If at any time I should have an not terminal conditions, and outside the as a fair trade for whatever extension of advice. incurable injury, disease, or illness scope of a statutory Living Will. certifi ed to be a terminal condition A Living Will / Healthcare Directive by two physicians who have per- is an optional document. Your agent sonally examined me, one of whom would have power to withhold end-of- shall be my attending physician, life care under a Healthcare POA. If you and the physicians have deter- have a Living Will, then your choices mined that my death will occur expressed in it should take precedence Are you certain you Gentle & whether or not life-sustaining pro- over contrary choices by your agent. cedures are utilized and where the (Although doctors may be inclined to are taking advantage Comfortable Care application of life-sustaining pro- follow the directions of the agent stand- of every tax break s cedures would serve only to arti- ing in front of them even if contrary to Cosmetic Dentistry fi cially prolong the dying process, your Living Will – a reason to be sure you deserve? s I direct that such procedures be your agents really know your prefer- Teeth Whitening withheld or withdrawn, and that I Call TODAY for your ences and are prepared to follow them.) s be permitted to die naturally with Look back to the description of a COMPLIMENTARY only the administration of medi- Healthcare Directive. 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The easiest way to do so is to If you work with a tax preparer, ask for boost your retirement contributions a copy of your return on CD—it will into your employer-sponsored plan Spring cleaning also does save some space in your fi le cabinets. or to establish an automatic monthly • Medical records: Given how hard draft from your checking or savings wonders for your fi nancial records it is to deal with health insurance com- accounts into a traditional or Roth IRA. ttention neat freaks and those who many states require that you show fi ve panies, you should keep medical records • Home maintenance: Make sure that Awant to take more control of their years’ worth of bank statements. Also, for at least a year, though some suggest your property/casualty insurance is up to fi nancial lives: Spring isn’t just a good hold onto records that are related to your keeping records for fi ve years from the date and make a list of maintenance items time to clean your home and garden; it’s taxes, business expenses, home improve- time treatment for the symptoms ended. that you need to address, especially those an excellent time to get your money docu- ments, mortgage payments and major Retain information about prescription that may have occurred as a result of winter purchases for as long as you need them. information, specifi c medical histories, conditions. If you are ready to tackle some • Credit card bills: Unless you need health insurance information and con- larger projects, prioritize them by choos- to reference something for tax or busi- tact information for your physician. ing those that add the most value to your ness purposes, or for proof of purchase • Utility and phone bills: Shred home. According to Remodeling Maga- Jill for a specifi c item, you can shred credit them after you have paid them, unless zine’s 2016 Cost vs. Value Report, “many Schlesinger card statements after 45 days. Like the they contain tax-deductible expenses. of the biggest percentage gains were for bank statements, hang on to those state- • Taxes: If you received a tax refund of higher-dollar ‘upscale’ projects.” Don’t ments that you may need for your taxes, more than $1,000, your fi rst task is to adjust fret if you don’t have big bucks available, as proof of purchase or for insurance. your withholding. Remember, a refund is because the report also found that replace- ments in order. Now that you have waded • Tax returns/supporting docu- the return of a yearlong, interest-free loan ment jobs—such as door, window and through a myriad of documents for tax ments: Despite being able to amend that you extended to Uncle Sam, so let’s siding projects—generated a higher return season, why not clean out your fi les? your tax returns going back three years, not do that again! If you need help deter- than remodeling projects. Here is what you need to know: the IRS has seven years to audit your mining the proper withholding amount, the - Contact Jill Schlesinger, senior • Bank statements: Generally speak- returns if the agency suspects you made IRS has a nifty calculator: http://apps.irs. business analyst for CBS News, at ing, you only need to keep bank state- a mistake and up to six years if you gov/app/withholdingcalculator/. [email protected]. ments for one year. 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Please confi rm 1803 W. 6th St., 7 p.m. In Kansas!” See a full schedule of “Haunted any event you plan to attend. demonstrations in Downtown Lawrence on the Final Friday OF THE MONTH. See website for LAWRENCE, 785-843-9690 Events” at VisitAtchison.com. 200 South 10th participating locations. St., 6-7 p.m. If you would like to include your event(s) FRIDAYS ATCHISON, 800-234-1854 in our monthly calendar, please call LAWRENCE, 785-842-3883 fi nalfridayslawrence.wordpress.com ARAB SHRINE Kevin Groenhagen at 785-841-9417. Mini Bingo 6:30 p.m. , Regular Bingo 7 p.m. MAY 13 You may also add events on the Kaw MAY 1 TOPEKA, 785-234-5656 NORTH TOPEKA GHOST TOUR Valley Senior Monthly Facebook page. ANNUAL ART IN THE PARK Rough and Rowdy best describes this ghost One of Lawrence’s premiere art events, Art in SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS tour! North Kansas Avenue, once considered the the Park is an annual juried outdoor exhibition MOOSE CLUB party block for well over 100 years, provides a ARTS/crafts that draws more than 150 artists. Along with the 1901 N Kansas Ave, 6 p.m. colorful look at the shenanigans that played out fi nest work from area artists and craftspeople, TOPEKA, 785-235-5050 over the years by some not so savory charac- TUESDAYS the event features live music, food vendors and ters. Moose Lodge, considered one of the most THE BLANKET PROJECT family activities. Art in the Park is the Lawrence DAY TRIPS/TOURS haunted locations in Topeka, is a favorite go Art Guild’s primary fundraiser. South Park, inside stop on the North Tour. Turning into what Calling all knitters, crocheters, and quilters could be the most captured ghost on fi lm of all who want to gather for a good cause—You are 1130 Massachusetts, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Free. SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE the haunted locations thus far, Tuxedo Man of invited to participate with the residents at Arbor FREE SATE EAST SIDE BREWERY TOUR Curtis Family Cemetery seems to enjoy having Court Retirement Community to create needed East Side Brewery offers tours on the second his picture taken. Reports of a huge, ghostly, blankets for the Pregnancy Center of Lawrence. BINGO Saturday OF THE MONTH at 2 p.m. Tours are black dog seem to be gaining steam as an active This is also an opportunity to teach and learn. If free, and open to the public, but the brewery participant in Curtis Cemetery also. Overland you want to learn a new art form, we are here to SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS reserves the right to cap the tour size at a Station, North Star Supper Club and several assist you as well. Arbor Court Retirement Com- AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 1 manageable level, if necessary. Please enter at other locations included. All tours depart from munity at Alvamar, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., 2 p.m. 3800 SE Michigan Ave, 6:30 p.m. the far west end of the building, closest to the the North Star Supper Club, 1100 NW 25th St., LAWRENCE, 626-429-1572 TOPEKA, 785-267-1923 Burroughs Creek Trail. The tour will last around 8 p.m. Fee. FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 45 minutes. All ages are welcome but if you TOPEKA, 785-851-0856 SUNDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS are of legal drinking age, with ID, there will be www.ghosttoursofkansas.com FIRST FRIDAY ARTWORK CAPITOL BINGO HALL an opportunity to enjoy some samples after the The artwalk takes place all across Topeka from Minis start at 6 p.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. tour. 1923 Moodie Rd. MAY 18 5:30-8:30 p.m. each fi rst Friday of the month— on Wednesdays and Fridays. Regular sessions LAWRENCE, 785-550-9718 BLUEGRASS WIND FARM and of course, some businesses open a little start at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays and 7 p.m. on www.freestatebrewing.com This motor coach tour to historic King City earlier or keep their doors open later, but please Wednesdays and Fridays, 2050 SE 30th St. is full of stops that refl ect the agricultural and check individual Facebook pages for informa- MAY 7 & 8 rural character of the area during the 19th tion about hours. Find the latest listing of gallery TOPEKA, 785-266-5532 MIAMI COUNTY SPRING FARM TOUR through 20th centuries. Trip includes the King features on our home page—or pick up a printed MONDAYS & THURSDAYS A free self-guided tour, you can visit as many City Museum and Historical Society, a com- copy of the artwalk map at any participating busi- AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 400 tour stops as you like while traveling in the munity of its own and Bluegrass Wind Farm, ness. You can sign up for our monthly Artwalk 3029 NW US Highway 24, 6:30 p.m. comfort of your own vehicle. Sorry, absolutely the fi rst and largest wind farm in Missouri. enewsletter to get the updates in your email. TOPEKA, 785-296-9400 no pets allowed—but remember to bring your Registration and details available at any Law- TOPEKA, artsconnecttopeka.org camera! Several stops will have products for rence Recreation Center or by contacting Gayle SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH WEDNESDAYS sale that may require refrigeration, so toss a Sigurdson at [email protected]. Early PINECREST APARTMENTS cooler in the car. Most stops have picnic and rest bird price through April 8. MONTHLY MOOSE MARKET area amenities for families to enjoy. While park- Pancake feed and market with arts, crafts, gifts, 924 Walnut, 12:30-1 p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 EUDORA,785-542-1020 ing is available at each site, please be aware that baked items and more. Open to the public. weather and terrain may create some physical JUN 2-JUL 31 Pancakes are $4 for all you can eat, free to WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS challenges. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. HISTORIC ATCHISON TROLLEY TOUR shop. 8 a.m.–12 noon. Moose Lodge, 1901 N. PAOLA, 913-294-4045 Take a one-hour historic tour aboard the Kansas Ave. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS www.miamicountyks.org/484/Spring-Farm- Atchison Trolley or River City Coach to see TOPEKA, 785-250-6788 3110 SW Huntoon, 6:30 p.m. Tour TOPEKA, 785-235-9073 CONTINUED ON PAGE 17

s 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments s Organized Activities & s Townhomes Day Trips s Washer/Dryer s Library Red Carpet Connections Service s Emergency Monitoring s Weekly Grocery Van System Available s On Site Storage s 24 Hour Emergency s Exercise Room On-Site Staff Age 62 & older. 4950 SW HuntoonsTopeka 785-273-2944 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY May 2016 • 17 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 16 FRIDAYS of the month from 12-1:30 p.m. MAY 10 & 24 the unique architecture and hear the legendary HEALTHWISE TV LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR stories of how Atchison began. 200 S. 10th St., “HealthWise TV” offers interviews on health MAY 7 Century Health Solutions, a subsidiary of 1-3 p.m. Fee. and wellness topics of interest to seniors and CONTAINER GARDENS Stormont-Vail Healthcare, will hold a Medicare ATCHISON, 800-234-1854 caregivers, as well as a 20-minute, low-impact educational seminar Tuesday, May 10 and 24 at exercise segment. Airs from 9 to 9:30 a.m. On Container gardens offer many benefi ts, includ- 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of Medicare and all of ing versatility, less disease and weeding, and JUN 9 &10 WIBW-TV, Channel 13. its options. Seminar is designed for those becoming CRYSTAL BRIDGES accessibility - all in a small space. Join a master eligible for Medicare as well as those considering Join us for two days immersed in arts, history SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH gardener just before the last frost and in time for making a change during open enrollment. Seminar and architecture inspired by the natural beauty COMPUTER CAFÉ Mother’s Day. The class will discuss: contain- will be held at 2951 SW Woodside Dr. For informa- of northwest Arkansas. Our fi rst stop will be This time is an opportunity to meet with other ers, soil, sun/shade plants, watering and fertiliz- tion, call 233-1816, email us info@century-health. at the national monument honoring scientist, computer users and an instructor to problem ing. Instructor: Susan Phillips, Master Gardener. com, or sign up at our website, http://centuryin- educator and humanitarian George Washing- solve or learn about new apps, websites and Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence suranceagencyks.com on the Medicare tab. Light ton Carver. When we arrive in Bentonville, other ways technology can ease our lives. Recreation Center. Location: East Lawrence snacks and beverages will be provided. there will be time on the historic town square. Drop-in and enroll (fee) on-site at the Carnegie Center, 9-10 a.m. Fee. TOPEKA Building, 200 W. 9th St., on the second Tuesday LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 The second day is fi lled with something for everyone beginning with a “Walk through CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 America’s Past” at the Museum of Native American History. At Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art we will begin with a guided tour to introduce us to the permanent collec- tion, take a tour of the Bachman–Wilson House, an example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s classic Usonian architecture and then take time for your own pace through the collection or on the trails enjoying outdoor sculpture or the natural spring from which the museum derives its name. Registration and details available at any Lawrence Recreation Center or by contacting Is there someone special in your life who needs extra care? A Home Plus Gayle Sigurdson @gsigurdson@lawrenceks. Adult Care Home is an alternative solution to a nursing home environment. org. $289/double, $341/single. Price guaranteed through April 25,.Reservations still accepted. 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Beginners and experienced players are employs an escort service to send her a Jewish administration and estate taxes. The seminar is welcome. Come to listen, learn and share tunes date to be Dr. Steinberg. Instead, they send MAY 18-JUN 22 relevant to adults of all ages, not just seniors. and songs of Ireland, and best of all, have a Bob Schroeder, an aspiring actor who agrees BRIDGE 1 It is free and open to the public, and lasts about great time. Henry’s on 8th, Upstairs in the Pub, to perform the impersonation. Happily, he is This course is designed for the fi rst time 1½ hours with time for questions. Douglas 11 E. 8th St., 5:30-9 p.m. extremely convincing in the role... so much so player. Classes follow Audrey Grant’s “Club County Senior Center, 745 Vermont Street, LAWRENCE, www.lawrencesession.com Sarah falls head over heels in love with him! Series,” which lays the groundwork of Standard 6-7:30 p.m. No pre-registration required. New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 Foster St. Time: American bidding and introduces the basics of LAWRENCE, 785-841-4554 THURSDAYS Varies by Performance. Fee. Play of the Hand and Scoring. Lessons focus on JUNKYARD JAZZ OVERLAND PARK, 913-649-7469 discussion of pre-dealt hands, which follow a JUN 6-JUL 25 Put on your dancing shoes and dance to the www.newtheatre.com step-by-step progression to facilitate learn- LIFELONG MEDITATE AND BREATHE sounds of The Junkyard Jazz. American Legion, ing the language of bidding. Lessons are fun, Find peace and stillness within yourself. We will 3408 West 6th St., 7-8:30 p.m. APR 29 & 30, MAY 6 & 7 friendly and interactive. Bring a friend and join explore restorative yoga postures, yogic breath- LAWRENCE, 785-842-3415 SUPER SIDEKICK THE MUSICAL the fun! Instructor: Don Brennaman. Register ing techniques, sutra meditation, mantra medita- Action! Adventure! Romance! Ninja Koalas! at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation tion, guided meditation and yogic and Buddhist SATURDAYS All this and more in this brand new children’s Center. Wednesdays. Location: Lawrence philosophy as tools for disciplining the mind, JOHN JERVIS, CLASSICAL GUITAR musical from rising L.A. playwright Gregory Indoor Aquatic Center, 1-3 p.m. Fee. reducing stress and anxiety, and feeling great. Classical guitar player, John Jervis, who plays Crafts and composer Michael Gordon Shapiro. LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 Bring a yoga mat. Instructor: Kristen Spencer. every Saturday morning, 8-11 a.m. at Panera, Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy, 3028 SW Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Rec- 23rd St. and Louisiana St. Enjoy wonderful MAY 18-JUN 22 8th Ave., 7 p.m. Fee. reation Center. Mondays. Location: Carnegie classical and baroque music. TOPEKA, 785-357-5211 BRIDGE 3 Building, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Fee. LAWRENCE www.topekacivictheatre.com This course is designed for the fi rst time player LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 or those interested in a review of basics. Classes APR 22, 23, 29, & 30, MAY 6 & 7 MAY 4 follow Audrey Grant’s “Heart Series,” which JUN 11 BONNIE AND CLYDE RED GREEN’S “I’M NOT OLD, I’M RIPE!” focuses on Defensive Play including Opening COMMON HERBS AND THEIR At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie TOUR Leads, Second Hand Play, Third Hand Play UNCOMMON USES Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small- After 20 successful years on television, Red and introduces Defensive Signaling. Les- Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme… we can town nobodies to America’s most renowned folk Green, the Possum Lodge handyman who sons focus on play and discussion of pre-dealt all sing the lyrics to the song. Those herbs and heroes and the law’s worst nightmares. Fearless, believed that “anything is possible if you use hands, which follow a step-by-step progression others are easy to grow in our gardens. People shameless, and alluring, the Tony-nominated enough duct tape,” is back with a whole new to facilitate the process of learning. Lessons love to use them in cooking, but did you know musical is the electrifying story of love, show. I’M NOT OLD, I’M RIPE! focuses on are fun, friendly and interactive. Join the fun! they also have been used throughout the centu- adventure and crime that captured the attention Red’s life, with a few side trips! The new show Instructor: Don Brennaman. Register at www. ries for healing, magic, beauty and MORE? You of an entire country. Topeka Civic Theatre and follows on the heels of 77 live performances lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center. will learn about common herbs, tips for growing Academy. Venue: Helen Hocker Theater, 700 across North America in his How To Do Every- Wednesdays. 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For more information, call us at 785-267-4433 or visit us at advantagedhomecare.com KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY May 2016 • 19 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 18 MAY 7 musical love story is fi lled with unforgettable BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION 4TH characters, lavish sets and costumes and daz- ANNUAL COMMUNITY SOCK HOP zling production numbers, including Be Our The success of rock and roll as an instrument Guest and the beloved title song. Experience the for integrating young adults and its label as race romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty music created a negative backlash from segrega- and the Beast. Lied Center of Kansas, 1600 tionists grasping to the idea of cultural traditions Stewart Dr., 7 p.m. Fee. that separated whites and blacks in every aspect LAWRENCE, 785-864-2787 of society. Various groups organized boycotts of lied.ku.edu/calendar music stores or radio stations that played rock and roll. Despite their efforts, rock and roll survived. MAY 6 & 7 Join Brown v. Board of Education NHS for a free LAUGH LINES – SPRING 2016 1950s era sock hop event. Learn how to do the Laugh Lines improv comedy shows pack the locomotion, the twist and other popular dances house and perform comedy sketches and games from the 1950s and dance to live music. 1950s era based on audience suggestions. You won’t dress is encouraged. 1515 SE Monroe St., 6 p.m. want to miss a single exciting evening with this TOPEKA, 785 354-4273 troupe of comics that have become a Topeka www.nps.gov/brvb tradition! Laugh Lines humor is not suitable for all audiences. Fee. Doors open at 7 p.m. MAY 12 Show starts at 8 p.m. Topeka Civic Theatre and SILVER ANNIVERSARY SEASON Academy, 3028 SW 8th Ave. PREVIEW EVENT TOPEKA, 785-357-5211 Get a sneak peak of the 2016-2017 Silver www.topekacivictheatre.com Anniversary Season. Social hour and live per- formances with special celebrity guest “appear- MAY 7 ance.” Celebrate this momentous year with us LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA FREE! Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE PRESENTS RUSSIAN MASTERS 8th St., 5:30 p.m. Join us to hear pieces by Russian composers TOPEKA, 785-234-2787 Glinka and Tchaikovsky. Acclaimed pianist www.tpactix.org/events.html Steven Spooner will be featured in Tchai- kovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in B-fl at minor. MAY 13-22 Lawrence Free State High School, 4700 Over- BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS land Dr., 7:30 p.m. Fee. Dreaming of baseball and girls, Eugene Jerome LAWRENCE, 785-841-3026 must cope with the mundane existence of his www.lawrenceorchestra.org CONTINUED ON PAGE 20

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Physician’s medical clearance This 60-minute class pairs moderate aero- bittersweet memoir evocatively captures the short-term fi nancial assistance to Washburn required. 12 sessions. Fee. LMH Therapy Services. bics with exercises designed to improve your life of a struggling Jewish household. Theatre Tech students who need help to complete their LAWRENCE, 785-505-2712 strength, balance, and fl exibility. 10:20-11:20 Atchison, 401 Santa Fe. Time: Fri. & Sat. 8 education. To register for this year’s show, a.m. at 3115 W. 6th St. p.m., Sunday 2 p.m. Fee. contact Washburn Tech instructor Mike Evenson ONGOING LAWRENCE, 785-331-4333 ATCHISON, 913-367-7469 at 785.228.6313. You also can fi nd registration ZUMBA GOLD www.theatreatchison.org forms at WashburnTech.edu or in Washburn Perfect for active older adults who are looking TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Tech’s main offi ce. The community is invited to for a modifi ed Zumba class that recreates the HEALTHWISE EXERCISE CLASS MAY 14 make a pit stop at the Washburn Tech Car Show original moves you love at a lower-intensity pace. This fun workout includes chair aerobics, NEAL MCCOY from 9 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. at 5724 SW Hunt- The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow strength training, balance and fl exibility Neal McCoy has released 10 studio albums oon St. This annual event is free to the public; Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, exercises tailored to seniors and others looking on various labels, and has released 34 singles the car entry fee is $15 prior to the event or $20 range of motion and coordination. Come ready to to stay fi t. 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and to country radio. In 1993, Neal McCoy broke on the day of the show. sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feel- Thursdays at Stormont Vail Health, 1500 S.W. through with the back-to-back number 1 TOPEKA ing strong. Choose from three class different class 10th Ave. Cost: $25 punch card covers 20 drop- singles No Doubt About It and Wink from his schedules to meet your needs. For more informa- in classes. Call for enrollment forms. platinum-certifi ed album No Doubt About It. JUN 1-JUL 24 tion or to enroll, call the Community Building or TOPEKA, 785-354-5225 His commercial success continued into the late DENNIS DUNLEAVY ART EXHIBITION search activity #127102 at www.lprd.org. 1990s with two more platinum albums and a Exhibition of the Dennis Dunleavy collection at LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS gold album, as well as six more Top Ten hits. Muchnic Art Gallery. Every Sunday, Wednes- FLEXERCISE Prairie Band Casino & Resort – Great Lakes day, Saturday, 1-5 p.m. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH This exercise program emphasizes safe and Ballroom, 12305 150th Rd., 8 p.m. Fee. ATCHISON, 913-367-4278 HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC benefi cial movements and routines that will MAYETTA, 85-966-7777 www.AtchisonArt.org Drop in 9:30-11 a.m. at the Downtown YMCA, increase your fl exibility, strength and endur- www.prairieband.com 421 S.W. Van Buren. Free. No appointment ance. Meets from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at East JUN 3 necessary. Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St. MAY 20 BMW MOTORCYCLE SHOW TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 Closed. Fee. Enroll at LPRD.org or at East BUDDY GUY The BMW Motorcycle Club will be showcasing Lawrence Center. At age 76, Buddy Guy is a Rock and Roll Hall their bikes at the Farmers’ Market. Commercial MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS LAWRENCE, 785-856-6030 of Fame inductee, a major infl uence on rock Street Mall, 5th & Main Streets, 12-2 p.m. A.M. WALKING CLUB titans like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and ATCHISON, 913-367-2427 Need exercise? Come to the East Lawrence TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS Stevie Ray Vaughan, a pioneer of Chicago’s Recreation Center (7-9 a.m.) or Holcom Park FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC fabled West Side sound, and a living link to that FAIRS/FESTIVALS Recreation Center (7-11 a.m.), Monday through Held at the Wakarusa Wellness Center, 4920 city’s halcyon days of electric blues. He has Friday. You’ll get your heart pumping and have Bob Billings Parkway, located 1 block west of received six Grammy Awards, 28 Blues Music a great time building friendships with fellow Wakarusa at the intersection of Research Park MAY 27-29 walkers. FREE. Lawrence Parks and Recreation. Drive. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. No Awards (the most any artist has received), the LAWRENCE BUSKER FESTIVAL Billboard magazine Century Award for distin- For more information, contact Stephen Mason. appointment necessary. Now in its eighth year, the Lawrence Busker LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 LAWRENCE, 785-856-6030 guished artistic achievement, and the Presiden- Festival is the area’s largest gathering of street tial National Medal of Arts. Prairie Band Casino performers in the area. Come join us for three MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS & Resort – Great Lakes Ballroom, 12305 150th days of family fun with some of the most talented PICKLEBALL - OPEN PLAY ZOSTAVAX (SHINGLES) CLINIC Rd., 8 p.m. Fee. freaks, geeks, artists and musicians around. There MAYETTA, 85-966-7777 Monday-Friday at the Sports Pavilion Lawrence. HealthWise 55 Clinic. 8 a.m.-noon. HealthWise will be fi ve different street stages with over 25 For competitive, recreational and beginning play- 55 Resource Center, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Free. www.prairieband.com different acts playing for tips and applause. And ers. Call the East Lawrence Center for specifi c TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 JUN 3-18 while our festival may be large, planning your days and times. There is no charge for open play. visit is easy. Check out our performance schedule LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 WEDNESDAYS COMIC POTENTIAL to make sure you don’t miss your favorite acts. A sensation in London and New York, this is FREE NUTRITION CLINIC Downtown Lawrence, 5-11 p.m. TUESDAYS Meet with a Stormont Vail Health registered one of the funniest and most inventive plays LAWRENCE, 785-330-5110 dietitian to discuss your nutrition needs and by Britain’s grand master of comedy, Alan BADMINTON Players of all skill levels are welcome to join questions. Appointments are available between Ayckbourn. A hilarious satire of television and lawrencebuskerfest.com in this friendly game that challenges agility, 8 a.m. and noon every Wednesday at the a touching romantic comedy, it begins in a TV JUN 4 & 5 pace and coordination. Games are played on a HealthWise Clinic, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Call studio where a hospital soap opera is being GERMANFEST drop-in basis so join us when you can. Basic for an appointment. taped. The producer, Adam, fi nds out that one Germanfest, the main fundraiser for St. Joseph’s equipment is provided; players are welcome to of the actors is an “actoid” and he begins to TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 Catholic Church. Aside from typical fair stuff, bring their own racquets. For more informa- fall in love with the charming robot. Wednes- there’s lots of food, beer, and stuff being raffl ed tion, contact Gayle Sigurdson at 785-832-7920. WEDNESDAYS day and Thursday performances start at 7 p.m. or auctioned off. 312 NE Freeman Ave. (Lawrence Parks and Recreation). Location: FREE MEDICATION CLINIC Friday and Saturday performances start at 8 TOPEKA, 785-234-3338 Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 6-8 p.m. No fee. Bring questions to Stormont Vail Health’s p.m. Sunday performances start at 2 p.m. Fee. www.sacredheartstjosephcatholic.org/Ger- trained pharmacy staff regarding your medica- Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy, 3028 SW LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 manfest.html tions (prescriptions or over-the-counter). 8th Ave. FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Appointments are available between 12:30 and TOPEKA, 785-357-5211 HEALTH & fi tness HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the HealthWise www.topekacivictheatre.com Drop in 8:30-9:30 a.m. at West Ridge Mall (Food Clinic, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Call for an appoint- ONGOING Court, near the restrooms), 1801 S.W. Wana- ment. EXHIBITS/SHOWS PERSONAL TRAINING maker Road. Free. No appointment necessary. TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 APR 6-MAY 29 Need help reaching your fi tness goals? FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Lawrence Parks and Recreation has certifi ed TUESDAYS FREE HEARING CONSULTATIONS ANASTASIA DRAKE ART EXHIBITION personal trainers to help you make your work- Exhibition of the Anastasia Drake collection at FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Dr. Matthew J. Brown of Kaw Valley Hearing is outs safe, productive and successful. Training the Muchnic Art Gallery, 704 N 4th St. Every Drop in 10 a.m.-noon every Tuesday. Stormont pleased to announce that every fi rst Wednesday and registration are available at all recreation Sunday, Wednesday, Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Vail Health’s HealthWise Clinic, 2252 S.W. of the month he will be offering free hearing centers. For more information, contact Gayle 10th Ave. No appointment necessary. consultations. Call today to schedule your ATCHISON, 913-367-4278 Sigurdson. www.AtchisonArt.org TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY May 2016 • 21 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 JUN 8-JUL 27 Lawrence Public MONDAYS desired appointment time or stop in the fi rst SILVER STEPPERS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Wednesday OF THE MONTH. If you currently Get ready to mix it up! This class is perfect for 12-week adult group for recent loss. Midland wear hearing aids stop in for a free clean and the stepper looking for something new. Fun Library BOOKMOBILE Hospice, Building A, 4-5 p.m. Please call for check of your existing hearing aids. step combinations will torch calories and get start dates and information packet. LAWRENCE, (785)748-8034 your heart pumping. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. MONDAYS TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Rec- Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle, FRIDAYS reation Center. Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS Location: East Lawrence Center. Fee. Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., INDIVIDUAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews, 8:30 a.m. Open LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Individual appointments are available, 5:30- to the public. Vermont Towers, 1101 Vermont St., 7:30 p.m., as well as phone support. Other LAWRENCE, 785-841-6845 JUN 7-JUL 28 Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. times are available. No cost. Call Terry Friz- SILVER N’ FIT zell. SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH In this class you will work with hand weights, WEDNESDAYS TOPEKA, 785-271-6500; 785-230-6730 on HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC stability ball, resistance bands and your own Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Dr., fi rst Monday between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. Drop in 9:30-11 a.m. at the Southwest YMCA, body weight. We’ll get you moving and groov- Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. 3635 S.W. Chelsea Drive. Free. No appoint- ing to the music you’re going to remember Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH ment necessary. and love! Instructor: Kristen Spencer. Register Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St., LAWRENCE SENIOR CENTER Center. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30-9:20 a.m. Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. 2:15-3:45 PM, 785-842-0543 SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Location: Sports Pavilion Lawrence. Fee. WELLNESS FRIDAY LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 FRIDAYS FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH Join representatives from LMH the second Friday Clinton Place, 2125 Clinton Parkway, GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP of each month for discussion on a health or well- JUN 7-JUL 28 Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. Facilitated by LMH Chaplain Angela Lowe. ness topic of interest. No registration needed; TAI CHI FOR HEALTH Wyndham Place, 2551 Crossgate Dr., Meets in the LMH Chapel, 2nd fl oor. Lawrence just drop in. Each program lasts about one hour. This program is designed to improve health Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Memorial Hospital. LMH Performance and Wellness Center, Suite and quality of life for everyone. The move- Peterson Acres, 2930 Peterson Rd., LAWRENCE, 785-505-3140 100, Lawrence Parks and Recreation Sports ments are simple and can be adapted for all. Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. Pavilion, 100 Rock Chalk Lane, 9:30 a.m. Participants may stand or sit throughout class. FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE, 785-749-5800 There are no fl oor exercises. The Arthri- Lawrence Public CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP tis Foundation of America promotes this For adults who have lost loved ones. Call LMH THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH particular program in the U.S. as the Arthritis Library BOOK TALKS Chaplain Angela Lowe for more information. BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Foundation Tai Chi Program. The Center of LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HealthWise 55 Clinic. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Oakland Disease Control and Prevention recommends THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH 4-5 PM, 785-840-3140 Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. Free. this particular program on their offi cial guide Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St., 1 p.m. FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 for falls prevention, and the Administration on Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., 2:30 p.m. Aging (AoA) found the Program to meet the CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH highest level criteria for AoA evidence based THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC disease prevention and health promotion Pioneer Ridge-Asst. Living, 4851 Harvard Rd., the responsibilities of caring for a spouse, Drop in 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Oakland Com- programs. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. Register 10 a.m. parent, or loved one? Do you need infor- munity Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. Free. No at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle, 1 p.m. mation about Alzheimer’s disease or other appointment necessary. Center. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.- disorders? Please join us in one of our Care- TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 12 p.m., Location: Holcom Recreation Center. FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH giver Support Groups. Sponsored by Douglas Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., 2:30 p.m. County Senior Services, Inc. Douglas County THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Fee. LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 Senior Services, Inc., 745 Vermont St., 2:15- HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH 3:45 p.m. Drop in 9 to 10 a.m. at the Rose Hill Place club- JUN 8-JUL 27 Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Dr., 10 a.m. LAWRENCE, 785-842-0543 house, S.W. 37th and Gage Boulevard. Free. No BOCCE BALL LEAGUE appointment necessary. Lawrence Parks and Recreation is offering an MEETINGS EEVERYVERY TTUESDAYUESDAY THROUGHTHROUGH FRIDAYFRIDAY TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 adult (18+) Bocce Ball ladder league. Bocce ball MEN’S COFFEE SUNDAYS Meets in the library at Pioneer Ridge, 4851 FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH is a relaxed but strategic game that can be easily learned. In this league, individual players will O.U.R.S. (OLDSTERS UNITED FOR Harvard Rd., at 9:30 a.m. Open to the public. HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC be ranked week to week based on their win/loss RESPONSIBLE SERVICE) DANCE LAWRENCE, 785-749-2000 Drop in 9-10:30 a.m. at the Kuehne Branch record. Each week individuals will be matched OURS dances are held every Sunday evening FFIRSTIRST TUESDAYTUESDAY OFOF THETHE MONTHMONTH (North) YMCA, 1936 N.W. Tyler St. Free. No with an opponent to play a three game match. from 6-9 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. 6th appointment necessary. Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Rec- St. Dances are open to everyone. Admission is BBLOODLOOD PPRESSURERESSURE CCLINICLINIC TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 reation Center. Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m. Location: $7 per person. Carry-in meal served at 7:15. HHealthWiseealthWise 5555 CClinic.linic. 88:30-9:30:30-9:30 aa.m..m. WWestridgeestridge MMallall ((FoodFood CCourt,ourt, RRestroomestroom EEntrance).ntrance). FFree.ree. JUN 7-JUL 28 Holcom Park. Fee. LAWRENCE LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 TTOPEKA,OPEKA, 785-354-6787785-354-6787 SENIOR STRENGTH TRAINING MONDAYS Strength training for seniors is effective in JUN 10-JUL 29 BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH improving balance (preventing falls), strength- PEDAL PUSHERS- CYCLING CLASS Meets at Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold, 5:30 LAWRENCE AREA COALITION TO ening major muscle groups, and increasing Indoor cycling increases endurance and strength p.m. Call Dena for more information. HONOR END-OF-LIFE CHOICES muscle mass and bone density. The class is in your lower body, core and upper body. This LAWRENCE, 785-979-8362 Works with 31 other Kansas communities to designed to include functional movement is a beginning class for older adults. Bikers help all Kansans live with dignity, comfort patterns that enhance daily living activities. A can modify their cycling resistance and pace MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS and peace at the end-of-life, regardless of variety of strength training equipment will be according to their own fi tness level. Instructor: WATER AEROBICS CLASSES age. Members have backgrounds in health- used, including free weights, and resistance Melanie Johnson. Register at www.lprd.org or OrthoKansas, P.A. offers aquatic programs and care, pastoral care, senior citizens’ services, bands. Class includes a warm-up period and a any Lawrence Recreation Center. Fridays, 11:15 services, which are open to the public. Special funeral home care, library and educational post-workout stretch. Instructor: Deb Geraghty. a.m.-12 p.m. Location: Community Building. features include warm water therapeutic pool services. Meets at 3 p.m. in Conference E of Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Rec- Fee. with deep water capability. Class times are 6:30 LMH. reation Center. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-10 LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 a.m., 9 a.m., and 5 p.m. 1112 W. 6th St., Ste. 124. LAWRENCE, 785-830-8130 a.m. Location: East Lawrence Center. Fee. LAWRENCE, 785-838-7885 LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 www.OrthoKansasPA.com CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 22 • May 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE AREA PARTNERS IN AGING KAW VALLEY HERBS STUDY GROUP GRANDPARENT AND CAREGIVER MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER Networking group. Call Ashley at 785-842-0543 An informal group meeting monthly to study SUPPORT GROUP for more information. $12.00 to attend (includes herbs. We will learn about the aspects of each Strengthening family relationships and improv- SUPPORT GROUP - LAWRENCE lunch). 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. herb: culinary uses, aromatherapy applications, Meets at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 5:30 ing positive parenting skills. Meets from 6:30-8 medicinal properties, historical lore, grow- p.m. at St. Francis Hospital, 2nd fl oor meet- p.m. FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH ing and crafting. This group is open to anyone LAWRENCE, 785-393-1256 ing rooms. Child care available with 48 hours PARKINSON MEETING wanting to learn more about the herbs grown in notice. FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier, 5:30-7 p.m. the garden and in the wild. Meets at 7 p.m. at TOPEKA, 785-286-2329 or 785-231-0763 TOPEKA AREA OSTOMY SUPPORT LAWRENCE, 785-235-1367 or (800) 798-1366 the Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence, 1263 N. 1100 Rd. To sign up to receive updates, email THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH GROUP EVERY OTHER THURSDAY [email protected] or join our Face- STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Our focus is supporting, assisting, and educat- GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP book page at www.facebook.com/HerbGroup. For those recovering from a stroke, and/or their ing individuals with colostomies, ileostomies, Ongoing adult group. Midland Hospice, Build- LAWRENCE family and friends. Meets at 4-5:30 p.m. For urostomies and continent ostomies. Meets at ing A, 10:30 a.m. Please call for start dates and more information call LMH Kreider Rehab 6 p.m. at St. Francis Health Center, 1700 SW information packet. SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Center. 7th St. TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 MEMORY SUPPORT GROUP LAWRENCE, 785-505-2712 TOPEKA, 785-295-5555 Held at The Windsor of Lawrence, 3220 Peter- EVERY OTHER THURSDAY THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH son Rd., 2 p.m. For more information, please GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP call Amy Homer. ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP SCRAPBOOK MEMORIES Ongoing adult group. Midland Hospice, Build- LAWRENCE, 785-832-9900 Alzheimer’s support group for families and Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St., Suite 100, 6 ing A, 5:30 p.m. Please call for start dates and caregivers. Blassingame Home Care, 1835 N p.m. All supplies provided (except photos). information packet. SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Topeka Blvd., Suite 205, 6-7 p.m. RSVP by TOPEKA, 785-228-0400 TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 DIABETES EDUCATION GROUP calling. FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH The Diabetes Education Center provides a TOPEKA, 785-286-2273 FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH free monthly program for those with diabetes GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP STROKE SUPPORT GROUP and their support persons, at 6 p.m. Lawrence THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Grace Hospice invites individuals coping with Meet other stroke survivors, their families, and Memorial Hospital, Meeting Room A. ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL the loss of loved ones to join us. For more infor- hear guest speakers discuss topics related to LAWRENCE, 785-505-3062 EMPLOYEES mation, call Grace Hospice at 785-228-0400 or recovery. Please contact Randy Williams or Lisa 1-800-396-7778. Aldersgate Village, Manches- The Lawrence chapter of the National Active Rundell for more information. Kansas Rehabili- SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) ter Lodge, 7220 SW Asbury Dr., 1 p.m. tation Hospital, 1504 SW 8th Ave. SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF TOPEKA meets the third Wednesday OF THE MONTH TOPEKA, 785-235-6600 TOPEKA at Conroy’s Pub, located at 3115 W. 6th in TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS SATURDAYS Soroptimist International’s mission is to Lawrence. A program begins at noon, fol- improve the lives of women and girls in local WATER AEROBICS CLASSES LAWRENCE BRIDGE CLUB lowed by lunch and a short business meeting. communities and throughout the world. Meets at First time lunch is free. NARFE’s mission OrthoKansas, P.A. offers aquatic programs and Bring a partner and join us for an evening of 6:30 p.m. at the Topeka-Shawnee County Public is to defend and enhance benefi ts career services, which are open to the public. Special bridge, snacks and prizes. Annual membership Library. Guests welcome. Please email info@ federal employees earn. Employees from all features include warm water therapeutic pool fee. First two visits are free. Kaw Valley Bridge soroptimisttopeka.org for more information. branches of government are welcome and with deep water capability. Class time is 5:30 Center, 1025 N. 3rd Street, 6:30 p.m. TOPEKA, 785-221-0501 encouraged to attend. For more informa- p.m. 1112 W. 6th St., Ste. 124. LAWRENCE, 785-760-4195 LAWRENCE, 785-838-7885 www.soroptimisttopeka.org tion, please call Betty Scribner, membership chairman. www.OrthoKansasPA.com ONE SATURDAY EACH MONTH SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE DEATH CAFE LAWRENCE, 785-843-7481 FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH NAACP MEETING-LAWRENCE CHAPTER At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH HEALING AFTER LOSS BY SUICIDE Meets at the Lawrence public Library Gallery to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. Room at 6:30 p.m. A Death Cafe is a discussion group about LUNCH AFTER LOSS (HEALS) LAWRENCE, 785-841-0030, 785-979-4692 A social support group to re-engage life after For those who have lost a loved one by suicide. death rather than a grief support or counsel- the death of a loved one. Meets at 11 a.m. at Fellow survivors offer an atmosphere of under- ing session. Group meets once a month on SECOND & FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Paisano’s Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th standing and emotional support by encouraging a Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. To learn more, ALZHEIMER’S/CAREGIVER SUPPORT & Gage. Dutch treat. Requires a reservation. families and individuals to share healthy ways contact cwhiston@sunfl ower.com or visit GROUP Call Terry Frizzell at Heartland Hospice of of coping and grieving. Contact Steve New- www.facebook.com/pages/Lawrence-Death- Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association- Topeka for your reservation. comer at for more information. Pozez Educa- Cafe/520304204753986?ref=hl. Heart of America Chapter. KU Center for TOPEKA, 785-271-6500 tion Center, 1505 SW 8th St. LAWRENCE Research, 1315 Wakarusa Dr., Rm. 214, 1-2:30 TOPEKA, 785-478-4947 or 785-296-8349 SECOND MONDAY, SEP-MAY p.m. THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE CLASSICS, GENERAL LAWRENCE, 913-831-3888 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, 2910 SW CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Topeka Blvd., 12-1 p.m. Join representatives from Lawrence Memorial Volunteer service club. HAPPY TIME SQUARES SQUARE DANCE LAWRENCE, 785-235-1367 or (800) 798-1366 Hospital Oncology Center and the American LAWRENCE, 785-331-4575 CLUB Cancer Society for a general cancer support THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH group. Open to anyone with any cancer diagno- SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH Meets at First United Methodist Church-West Campus, 867 Hwy 40 (1 block west Hwy 40/ TOPEKA WIDOWED PERSONS BRUNCH ses and/or family members or others affected by CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP For all widowed people. Meets at the First their cancer. For more information, contact Liv Meets at the Topeka Shawnee County Public K10 Bypass). Plus: 7:30-8 p.m., Mainstream 8-10 p.m. Contact Frank & Betty Alexander. United Methodist Church, 6th and Topeka Frost at 785-505-2807 or email to liv.frost@ Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave., 3:30-4:30 p.m. Blvd. in the red brick building, known as the lmh.org. TOPEKA, 785-235-1367 LAWRENCE, 785-843-2584 www.happytimesquares.com Sweet Building on the Southwest corner of the LAWRENCE www.jhawkaaa.org campus. Please bring a covered dish to share. FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Beverages and table service provided. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For more information about the Widowed MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD LAWRENCE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP Persons Service Program, please call Julie. SUPPORT GROUP - TOPEKA AND VETERAN RAILROAD EMPLOYEES TOPEKA, 785-357-7290 Meets at St. Francis Health Center’s Cancer Meets at 9:30-11 a.m. at Coyote Canyon Buffet. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2415 Center, 1700 S.W. 7th St., 7 p.m. TOPEKA, www.narvre.com CLINTON PARKWAY, LAWRENCE, 2 PM TOPEKA, 785-230-4422 CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY May 2016 • 23 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 MISCELLANEOUS MAY 7 MAY 30 FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH SPECIAL OLYMPICS BENEFIT FISHING A VETERAN’S TRIBUTE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP WEDNESDAYS TOURNAMENT Ceremony with the Massing of the Colors and the Santa Fe Band at 2 p.m. Sponsored by Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold., 4 p.m. WILD WEE WEDNESDAYS AT THE This annual fi shing tournament is a benefi t for Special Olympics. The tournament event and Grace Hospice, MOWW and The Great Over- Sponsored by Grace Hospice. DISCOVERY CENTER LAWRENCE, 785-841-5300 launch are is at Boat Ramp #2 near the Clinton land Station. Free to veterans and their family. After the big kids are off to school, bring your Marina. 798 N 1415 Rd., 5 a.m.-4 p.m. Admis- BBQ Lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m. The Great FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH lil’ ones to the Discovery Center for special sion: $5.00/daily vehicle permit. Overland Station For more information contact CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP activities just for them. Preschoolers can LAWRENCE, 785-424-0830 Lorie King. explore their senses, create crafts and learn Administered by Senior Outreach Services in ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/ TOPEKA, 785-228-0400 about the different animals at the Discovery cooperation with Jayhawk Area Agency on Clinton Center. Parents, guardians, and child care JUN 3 & 4 Aging, Inc. Designed to be a safe place to assist providers can meet other parents and talk with and empower caregivers of seniors. Rose Hill MAY 13 TOUCH-A-TRUCK & TRACTOR DAZE early childhood professionals. Free coffee is At this annual event, kids can climb and explore Place Clubhouse, 3600 SW Gage Blvd., 1 p.m. HASKELL INDIAN NATIONS COMMENCE- available. 4400 SW 10th Ave., 10:30 a.m.-12 MENT & NATIVE AMERICAN POW-WOW trucks of all shapes and sizes. You will fi nd TOPEKA, 785-235-1367, EXT. 130 p.m. Graduating students participate in this color- everything from fi re trucks to tractors as well TOPEKA, 785-783-8300 FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH ful ceremony, many attired in traditional dress. as many other kid-friendly activities. Hosted TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY www.kansasdiscovery.org Commencement is on Friday at 10 a.m. and the by Wyandotte and Leavenworth County Farm Bureau Associations. National Agricultural TGS promotes and stimulates the education, Pow-Wow is a two-day event. Haskell Indian SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH Center and Hall of Fame, 630 N. 126th St., 10 knowledge and interest of the membership Nations University, 23rd & Barker. MONTHLY GUIDED HIKE a.m.-4p.m. and the public in family history, genealogical LAWRENCE Clinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you BONNER SPRINGS, 913-721-1075 records and research. Meets at the Topeka- to join us for monthly hikes through the park Shawnee County Public Library, 7 p.m. No MAY 27 www.aghalloffame.com every Second Sunday through the coming year. FAMILY FUN FRIDAY AT KCDC meeting in April, November or December. Each journey will take you approximately 2 JUN 4 Kansas Children’s Discovery Center is the place TOPEKA, 785-233-5762 miles along the sections of the existing North for SERIOUS FAMILY FUN. You won’t want TRUCKHENGE TAROT TIME www.tgstopeka.org Shore Trails that fl ow throughout Clinton State to miss Family Fun Friday Night. In fact, KCDC Arts, crafts, psychics, healers, fun, and food. Park. We’ll be exploring the understatedly hilly FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on the fourth Truckhenge, 4224 NE Brier Rd. 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EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY Topeka, Kansas KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY May 2016 • 27 Over in Wales, at Caernarfon Library, purchasing an online ticket in RICK STEVES’ EUROPE Castle, the Eagle Tower now houses advance allows you to skip the line at the “Princes of Wales” exhibit—fea- the entrance. In another sign of chang- turing a chessboard of Welsh and ing times, ferries no longer run from What’s New in Great Britain English princes as life-size chess Dun Laoghaire (near Dublin) to the pieces—and a skimpy exhibit on the UK. life of Eleanor of Castile, wife of In Belfast, a new Discovery Tour, and Ireland for 2016 King Edward I. part of the Titanic Belfast museum, In Ireland, Dublin is preparing for explains the striking design and archi- By Rick Steves Tower, set to open this summer, will lift the 100th anniversary of the 1916 tecture of the new building and the Tribune Content Agency tourists 450 feet in a doughnut-shaped Easter Uprising—so this year expect adjacent slipways where the ship was elevator for a bird’s-eye view of the higher lodging prices, longer lines built. In Derry, the Museum of Free ritain and Ireland are hard at work city. and more traffi c snarls. Among events Derry is closed for renovations but Bmaking the most of their heritage In Bath, the Building of Bath Col- planned, the General Post Offi ce— should reopen in May with multimedia and sharing it with a special fl air. Here lection is now called the Museum of the rebel’s headquarters—will host a exhibits. are a few updates to keep in mind for Bath Architecture. The Roman Baths “GPO: Witness History” exhibition, And for foodies fi lling their tanks to 2016: have added a display of the Beau and the National Library and Kil- enjoy all this sightseeing fun, Britain London seems intent on building Street Hoard—more than 17,500 mainham Gaol will host temporary and Ireland continue to reshape their itself out of any economic recession in Roman coins that were discovered exhibits. (For a good prep, be sure culinary images and astound travelers its ever-changing landscape of sights. near the baths. to watch the documentary, “1916 with new restaurants and gastropubs Be sure to have locals point out the In the Cotswolds, the delightful The Irish Rebellion,” which debuts serving delicious food. many distinct skyscrapers decorating Keith Harding’s World of Mechani- on American Public Television in - Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) the skyline; Londoners have given cal Music in Northleach is now called March.) writes European travel guidebooks them clever descriptive nicknames, the Mechanical Music Museum (after Also in Dublin, look for a new and hosts travel shows on public tele- such as the Gherkin, the Cheese Harding’s death and subsequent scan- Museum of Tenement Life to open vision and public radio. Email him at Grater and the Walkie-Talkie. New dalous revelations in the media about sometime in 2016 (though it may be [email protected] and follow his buildings generally come with a dra- him). called the 14 Henrietta Street Town- blog on Facebook. matic viewpoint open to the public. Nearby, in Stratford-upon-Avon, the house Museum instead). And at the © 2016 Rick Steves The One New Change shopping town is marking the 400th anniversary Book of Kells exhibit in the Trinity Old Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC. center, just east of St. Paul’s Cathe- of Shakespeare’s death. The Royal dral, has a public park-like space on Shakespeare Company’s Swan The- the roof terrace, with great views of atre has opened after a total renovation. the church. And the towering London New Place and Nash’s House, show- Hilton on Park Lane skyscraper has an casing what’s left of one of the houses unforgettable viewpoint lounge on the in which Shakespeare lived, is set to 28th fl oor. open this spring. London’s Tate Modern art museum In the South Lake District, the Bea- is expanding with a new wing that trix Potter Gallery in Hawkshead will will double the exhibition space. It has host a special exhibit opening in Feb- been opening gradually in advance of ruary to mark the 150th anniversary of its offi cial debut in June. At the Orbit, Potter’s birth. London’s Eiffel-Tower-like landmark Restoration work continues in the built for the 2012 Olympics, workers ancient city of York. Its Theatre Royal are constructing the world’s longest, recently reopened after completing a tallest tunnel slide—slated to open $6 million renovation. Work continues this spring. But there are closures too: on the Great East Window in the York The wine-tasting experience Vinopolis Minster. The massive, tennis-court- has poured its last glass. At the British sized window fi lling the east end of the Library, the Magna Carta may be off beloved church may fi nally be unveiled display. in 2017. Technology is also changing how At Durham Cathedral—England’s you visit Britain. You can now avoid greatest Norman church—the new ticket lines at Westminster Abbey “Open Treasure” exhibit will display and St. Paul’s Cathedral by booking a number of treasures, including a in advance via their websites. Stone- copy of the Magna Carta from 1216 henge visitors are required to book a and items from the Norman/medieval timed-entry ticket online. period (when the monks of Durham In Brighton—a beach resort town busily copied manuscripts), the Refor- directly south of London—the i360 mation, and the 17th century. 28 • May 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY coach called time out. would drive in for a buzzer-beating HUMOR As the game resumed, disaster lay-up. The play went perfectly until a struck the Leopards. Finney Fraser, high jumping Mongrel defender batted the high scoring point guard, got the ball away. The ball fl ew to mid ‘Jump Shot Jim’ Says Goodbye hurt driving for a loose ball and had court and landed in the hands of the to come out. Two Leopard players Leopard’s substitute Kurt Curtis. Jim im Higgins reminisces as he looks announcer began introducing the play- had fouled out. The young sub who described the scene to the radio audi- Jdown from the press box high above ers. Jim scanned the names of the play- came on the fl oor was playing in his ence as Kurt let fl y a jumper the court. He is preparing to broadcast ers on the other team. The broadcast fi rst post-conference game. Jim ran It was a swisher. All net. The Leop- the last play-by-play of his long career went well and Jim became the new his fi nger down the Leopards’ roster ards won by three at the buzzer. as the voice of the Letongaloosa Com- voice of the Leopards. looking for the sub’s name, and found Jim lingered after everyone had left munity Junior College basketball team. Jim did play-by-play as the team it: Kurt Curtis, walk-on from Leton- the triumphant Leopards arena. As he Fittingly, the Leopards are playing the competed for conference titles and in galoosa High School. emerged from the door of the gym, La Mancha Mongrels. postseason championship games. After the huddle and before the ref- young Kurt Curtis jumped down from One of Jim’s favorite trips was to erees called the teams back onto the the team bus and ran toward him. the Florida Keys. He did play-by- court, young Curt looked up at the “Sir, I’m Kurt Curtis. I’m a Dupli- play as the Leopards competed in the press box. Jim couldn’t fi gure out why, cative Communicology major. When I Banyan Basketball Invitational. He but he waved and gave the boy a big was a kid my grandpa told me about loved southern Florida. Now, standing thumbs up. your shot from mid-court that won the in the Leopards’ press box preparing to As the overtime minutes drained conference title. I want to be a play-by- broadcast his fi nal game, Jim watches away, the Leopards fell behind by play broadcaster.” the team warm up and studies the Mon- four points. They picked up three on a “You’ll be great one,” said Jim. In a game decades ago against the grel’s roster. jumper from the right side, and another “Everyone is already calling you “Key Mongrels, Jim earned the title “Jump It turned out to be a great game. The on a free throw. The game was tied Shot Kurt.” Shot Jim.” In that contest, Jim had lead went back and forth and was tied with seconds remaining. The coaches - Larry Day, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., is a launched a desperation shot from mid- at the end of regulation play. In over- called time out. former foreign correspondent, newspa- court just as the buzzer sounded. 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Choosing the right pet for a child that are more than 10 years old. Eventually I just waved the white As with all reptiles there is a remote fl ag of defeat and put her water dish in By Marc Morrone However, they do not make any chance of their passing salmonella to the shower stall and left the door to it Tribune Content Agency noise, which some children fi nd hard to children, as well, so young petkeep- open. She was then able to splash all relate to, so children can lose interest in ers need to be prompted to wash their she wanted and all the water stayed in Q: My grandchildren are now 10 them quickly. From a parent’s point of hands after handling them. the stall. and 8-years-old, and I want to get them view, though, no pet is easier to keep. Q: My cat thinks she is a seal—she - Marc Morrone has kept almost some kind of pet so that they will learn 2. Guinea pigs are extremely respon- loves to splash in water and she makes every kind of animal as a pet for the last a bit of responsibility. The landlord will sive to children—they recognize each a mess of her water dish by putting her half-century and he is happy to share not allow dogs or cats, but said they child as an individual and are as sen- paws in the water and splashing it all his knowledge with others. Although could get any pet that stays in a cage. tient as dogs and cats. The fact they can over the room until the dish is empty. he cannot answer every question, he So we were thinking of a bird or rodent vocalize to children with their squeals Our vet told us to try one of those will publish many of those that have a and wondered what you suggest. Their keeps up a child’s interest and concern drinking fountains for cats that pour the general interest. You can contact him parents both work so it would have to for the animal. water into the dish via a little waterfall, at [email protected]; please include be something with low maintenance. - However, they do need a lot of care. but this just gave her more water to your name, city and state. Fran Williams, Arlington, Va. The cage must be cleaned daily and throw around the room. Do you have © 2016 Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, A: This is one of those questions that they need daily fresh vegetables and any suggestions? - Stephanie Adams, LLC. has no right or wrong answer, how- fruits. This may be too much for some ever, I do have two Morrone rules here parents to keep up with. Though, if the that weigh in on and affect the answer: time is available then this is probably 1. A child should never be expected the best small mammal pet. to learn responsibility from caring for 3. Birds. When you fi rst think of a a pet—being a pet owner is supposed bird for a child, the fi rst thought is a to be fun! Responsibility is learning to parakeet. However, they are small and do unpleasant tasks for no immediate fast, and while they will learn to lose reward. their fear of a child, they really do not Petkeeping can teach a child better like to be touched or petted. It is a lot time management skills, but it really for a little bird, like a parakeet, to allow should encourage a child’s fascina- our big hands on its little body. tion of the natural world rather than A better choice may be conures—a the omnipresent virtual one. A child group of small parrots about 8 inches should never think that caring for a pet long. The most popular are sun conures is not a pleasant task. and green cheek conures—they love to 2. The best pet for a child is what- socialize with children and will actively ever pet the child’s parents have time seek them out. They commonly beg to care for. In a busy household some- children to pet them, creating a strong times it is not practical for children bond with the child. to be 100 percent in charge of a pet’s However, they also need daily care: needs. In spite of a child’s best inten- Cage cleaning, and washing of food tions, when children try to clean a cage and water dishes, which may just be or cut up fruits and vegetables for a pet too much for some households. They to eat, then the children make such a are expensive as well, costing between mess. In turn, that creates more work $300 and $500 each. They do have a and household drama for busy parents longer lifespan—I know many that are to deal with. well into their 20s. With all that being said, now I can 4. Bearded dragons. If a child is aller- give you some options. gic to fur or feathers, then the bearded 1. Hamsters and gerbils are the easi- dragon is a great pet. They are one of est to care for. Being desert animals the few reptiles that are sentient, and they urinate very little and the cage recognize and react to humans as indi- stays dry and cleaner than other pets; viduals. They enjoy being held and a twice weekly cleaning will suffi ce. petted by children. They are very content just to be alive, They do not need daily cage cleaning, and if nobody has the time to take them but they do eat live crickets and vege- out for a day then that is fi ne with them. tables, which can be a bit complicated. 30 • May 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY Use within three days. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN BUTTERMILK RANCH DRESS- (125 mL) of the mayonnaise and all ING WITH ROASTED GARLIC the buttermilk. Add the lemon zest and All dressed up: Freshen up salad with Makes about 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) juice. Whisk thoroughly. If the dress- ing seems too thick, whisk in up to 1/4 homemade versions of classic dressings 1/2 to 3/4 cup (125 to 185 mL) may- cup (60 mL) more mayonnaise. Season onnaise to taste with salt and pepper. ith spring upon us now, you could celery and dill. It’s so easy to make that 1/2 cup (125 mL) buttermilk Add the parsley, celery leaves and Wsay we’re entering the salad days you don’t even need a blender; just a 1/2 lemon, zested and juiced dill. Squeeze in the cloves from the of cooking. Shakespeare coined the term mixing bowl and a whisk. In my ver- Kosher salt roasted garlic. Whisk thoroughly. Taste “salad days” to refer to someone’s green sion, I like to add another dimension Freshly ground black pepper and adjust the seasonings, if neces- and inexperienced youth, but the words of fl avor from roasted garlic cloves 2 tablespoons fi nely chopped fresh sary, with more salt and pepper. Serve y are equally appropriate to describe the (another recipe I’ll share with you). Italian parsley immediately; or cover and refrigerate time of year when fi ne, fresh, tender, Whichever one of my dressing reci- 2 tablespoons fi nely chopped organic for at least 1 hour to let the fl avors p often green, young produce is beginning pes you make, I’m sure you’ll fi nd that celery leaves develop. Use within three days. they taste so much better than anything 2 tablespoons fi nely chopped fresh © 2016 Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. that comes out of a bottle. And they’re dill Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC. versatile. Of course, they’re excellent 1 head Roasted Garlic on any kind of salad leaves you like, Wolfgang especially crisp lettuces like romaine. Puck Thick and creamy, they can also be MISSION TOWERS used as dips for anything from veg- Offering Clean, Safe, Affordable Housing for etable crudites to onion rings. And they make excellent condiments for ham- qualified seniors and non-elderly disabled. to fi ll farmers’ market stalls. 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Each month I will write about a memory measure, the teacher instructed me to PHOTO COURTESY of a person’s life and I hope you will sit at a desk with an older boy. He had enjoy it. For information you need to already been in the fi rst grade and was submit your own memories, please visit comfortable there. I was scared and my blog at clueless, but I was reassured by his www.MemoriesAreForever.net self-confi dence as he talked to me. It I would love to hear from you. If you was odd when later I learned he was wish to include a nostalgic picture of a distant cousin of mine. He and my yourself, please send it as an attach- grandmother had the same last name. ment to your submission email. (The He was the fi rst person my age to photo below is me as a two-year-old engage me in conversation. I found sitting on the steps of my home in Chi- the experience to be strange and, to cago.) - Tom Mach this day, I am still uncomfortable with casual conversations. My mother ordered me not to respond when she talked. Any reply I might make when she talked to me was often considered Tom Duane is in the center, holding his baby brother and fl anked by two backtalk, a punishable crime. When Mach we siblings talked to each other, our other siblings mother demanded we talk louder. If we our desks while the older boys (fi fth This new building was huge, compared told her we weren’t talking to her, she graders or older) carried our desks. It to the old school. would get angry. She insisted on her was a wonderful yet serious, parade. Soon the “new” high school was right to monitor any conversation we We sat down the desks and chairs in closed when small school districts Going to had. the same order as in the old classroom were consolidated and the upper grades At school the outhouse was unusual and resumed class. However, I don’t moved into that building. Decades because it had more than two holes. We believe much class work was done later, before my children attended that had an outhouse at home and both sets that day because we found the day too school, the space between the two School of my grandparents had one as well. amazing. buildings was fi lled with a library, The school had two outhouses, and Aside from its newness, this class- more classrooms, and a connecting By Duane L. Herrmann each one had a privacy fence, whereas room had two extra doors, one in the hallway. The last place I taught was none of ours at home did. Inside the front, one in back. These doors, most as a substitute in one of those newest began my formal education in a boy’s fence was a round container astonishingly, opened to tiny, private classrooms – in the driveway! I found Itwo-room schoolhouse in a small fi lled with sand. The girls didn’t have toilet rooms--one for boys and one for it to be a strange experience. I kept community. It once housed the one of those (I know because I peeked). girls. Our very own bathrooms! They expecting to see former teachers, stu- entire elementary population, but This container was low enough so that weren’t exactly private since each had dents, or other staff walking in the halls by the time I arrived only the fi rst the littlest boy could just get over the two doors, the other opening to the but, of course, they were long gone. It four grades were there. The upper top of it. I was curious because I had adjoining classroom. Down the hall is unlikely that my grandchildren will eight grades were in the original never seen such a thing in an outhouse. were more classrooms, regular bath- attend, and my children have scattered high school building just next door. When I saw the other boys standing in rooms for the general school popula- to their own lives. I remember my fi rst day of school. a circle around it, I looked closer to see tion, a gym (with a small kitchen), and But I often drive past the school Since I was raised on an isolated farm what they were doing. That’s when I tiny offi ces for the principal and nurse. when I go back to the farm. (meaning no neighbors near enough to learned it was a urinal. Decades later, walk to), and I since I was the oldest I concluded that it was a clay drainage on both sides of my family, I saw only pipe set on end. a small group of children my age at The schoolhouse had two rooms for Sunday school class held at my church the fi rst four grades. I was there for in town. But here at school, I saw more the fi rst and second grades, taught by children my age than I’d ever seen the same teacher. Near the end of the before—all in one room, all moving second grade we had a parade. Out of around. It was chaos and I was over- the room we went, out of the building, whelmed! across the schoolyard, up the slight There were not enough desks for rise, past the new high school, across all the children, and there was no pre- the driveway and into the brand-new, enrollment. Neither the school nor just completed grade school build- the teacher knew how many children ing. The fi rst and second graders, to expect. As a desperate temporary (including me) carried the chairs of 32 • May 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY GOREN ON BRIDGE Lovely play With Bob Jones some potential opposite club shortness, Tribune Content Agency so he made the aggressive decision to pass over East’s four-diamond bid. Neither vulnerable. South deals. This was all the encouragement North needed to bid the slam. NORTH Declarer ruffed the opening club lead ♠-A 8 4 3 and took stock. 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Yes, my business would like to participate in the Senior Savings Card program. We agree to offer Kaw Valley Senior Monthly subscribers a discount when they present their Senior Savings Card.

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