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KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY October 2016 • 3 Kelley works to start Lawrence ACTION Civitan Club By Kevin Groenhagen club’s president, and was honored at the district level as a result of the work eing “tapped” as a sophomore at I did as a senior and president of my Bhis high school in St. Petersburg, club.” Florida, has greatly affected Frank Junior Civitan is the youth arm of
Kelley’s life—and the lives of many Civitan International, a volunteer ser- PHOTO BELLE GROENHAGEN others—for more than 40 years. vice organization founded on March “Our particular high school was 17, 1917 by a group of business and very service-oriented,” Kelley said. professional leaders in Birmingham, “There were a number of clubs that Alabama. The group chose the name were available. Every spring semester Civitan, coined from the Latin word they would have rush. Each individ- “civitas,” which means “citizenship.” ual student would have the opportu- “Builders of Good Citizenship” is the nity to have rush sessions with the group’s motto. Today, there are approx- various clubs they were interested in. imately 40,000 Civitans in 48 countries Then they would have a school-wide across North America, Europe, Africa, assembly, and they would do what is and Asia. According to Civitan Interna- called ‘tapping.’ The active members tional’s website, “Civitans help wher- of a club would go around and tap the ever the need arises—from collecting newest members of the club. That’s food for a homeless shelter, to volun- how you came to found out what club teering at their local retirement home, Hank Booth you were going to be in for the rest of to building a playground for children your school career. It was a situation with disabilities.” where I knew some of the Junior Civi- Famous Civitans include Thomas Frank Kelley and other members of the Lawrence ACTION Civitan tan members already, and they knew I Edison, President John F. Kennedy, Club helped Douglas County Special Olympians during their bowling wanted to be a member. I didn’t know practice on September 17. I had a chance, but they gave me the CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR opportunity. 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We helped them by pre- U.S. Supreme Court Justice Hugo the governor of Civitan International’s “It took a lot of effort on a lot of paring and serving the lunch during the Black, astronaut James Irwin, profes- Heartland Civitan District, a position people’s part to get the members we event.” sional athlete Bo Jackson, race car he assumed on October 1. needed to charter the club in Law- The Lawrence ACTION Civitan driver Richard Petty, and President Bill “The Heartland Civitan District rence,” Kelley said. “It was defi nitely Club also helped Downtown Lawrence Clinton (a Junior Civitan). encompasses the states of Kansas, a team effort. We have an excellent Inc. during its “Dinner and a Movie” “Our purpose is to serve the commu- Missouri, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and group of offi cers that are going to lead events. nity, and we do that by fulfi lling needs Texas,” Kelley said. “My job is to lead the club this year from October 1 to “We staffed the refreshments tent that may not be met, or to be available approximately 40 other clubs in that September 30. They are going to have and the popcorn tent,” Kelley said. to help other organizations in the com- fi ve-state area as their chief executive a great year and a lot of success. Our “We actually made the popcorn and munity,” Kelley explained. “We hear offi cer.” club name indicates the main purpose served it to the people who came out of those needs through various means Earlier this year, Kelley worked to of our club, which is to act upon the for the movies. We had the opportunity of communication. Each club decides start an ACTION Civitan Club in Law- needs of the community. We work to to receive tips, and that money was which programs they’re going to take rence. “ACTION” is an acronym for make the community a better place to permitted to go to our club.” on.” “Active Citizens Taking Initiative On live, work, and play. We want to be “We’ve also helped Just Food at a Shortly after graduating from high Needs.” of service to other organizations as few of their events,” Kelley contin- school in 1973, Kelley joined an adult “We have friends who live in Law- well.” ued. “We managed one of their bev- Civitan club. rence, so we started to communicate Although the Lawrence ACTION erage tents at the Kansas Food Truck “After graduation I went into the with them once we moved here,” Civitan Club recently received its char- Festival in May, and collected food for U.S. Air Force, but got back involved Kelley said. “Our conversations even- ter, its members began volunteer work them at Reggae by the River in August. with Civitan in Florida after I retired tually led to talking about starting a in the Lawrence area months ago. In addition, as part of Dinner and a from the military,” Kelley said. “I have Civitan club in Lawrence.” “Some of the projects we’ve done so Movie, we had a peanut butter drive to held a lot of different positions at the ACTION Civitan clubs cater to far in the Lawrence area have included collect jars of peanut butter for them to club level, district level, and the inter- people on the go with opportunities to helping the Civitan Club of Topeka give to needy families.” national level.” become involved in quicker “hands on” during the Special Olympics North- The Lawrence ACTION Civitan Last October, Kelley moved to service projects rather than long-last- east Area Spring Games at Shawnee CONTINUED ON PAGE FIVE
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continue to seek out additional mem- bers. “We’re defi nitely still looking for new members,” Kelley said. “We’re looking for anyone who has the time and wants to give back to the com- munity. We have an open-door policy. Folks can come in to visit with us, ask questions, fi nd out what we’re doing, and how we’re doing it. They don’t have to join the fi rst time they come. If they want, they can come several times before they make a commitment to join our club.” Membership in Civitan is open to anyone who is at least 18 years old and of good character. According to Kelley, the Lawrence club’s current member- ship runs from a college-aged member all the way up to retired folks. In addi- tion, Civitan International formally opened membership to women in 1974, which made it the fi rst major, all-male service club to accept women. In addition to fellowship and net- working opportunities, Kelley noted that volunteering with a group such as Civitan could even have health benefi ts. In fact, as Robert D. Putnam wrote in Bowling Alone: The Col- lapse and Revival of American Com- munity, “After reviewing dozens of scientifi c studies, sociologist James House and his colleagues have con- cluded that the positive contributions to health made by social integration and social support rival in strength the detrimental contributions of well- established biomedical risk factors like cigarette smoking, obesity, ele- vated blood pressure, and physical inactivity.” The Lawrence ACTION Civitan Club meets the second Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. at Just Food, which is located at 1000 E. 11th St. in Law- rence. For more information, please visit the Civitan International website at civitan.org, the Lawrence ACTION Civitan Club’s Facebook page at www. facebook.com/lawrenceactioncivitan, or email [email protected]. Topeka-area residents can also fi nd information about the Civitan Club of Topeka by visiting its Facebook page at www.facebook.com/civitantopeka.
8 • October 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY Audio-Reader seeks Audio Description volunteers By Billie David ble reading printed materials, to English growth nationwide in the use of Audio Audio-Reader has been working language learners, and to people with Description for television, movies, with local entities such as Theatre awrence’s Audio-Reader program developmental and learning disabilities. DVDs, YouTube, Netfl ix and a grow- Lawrence, the Lied Center, and even Lmay have seen drastic budget cuts Audio Description works as follows: ing number of other venues such as Starlight Theatre to make this service recently, but thanks to the generosity When participating audience members museums and, in Lawrence, the Dole available to area residents. of its volunteers and money from a show up for a performance with Audio Institute of Politics, where visitors can “More than 100 people have grant, area residents can participate in Description available, they are pre- benefi t from an Audio Description of expressed interest in listening to Audio and benefi t from one of the program’s sented with a hand-held, pocket-sized some of the items on display there. CONTINUED ON PAGE NINE rapidly growing services: Audio receiver and a set of headphones. Description. Though Audio Descrip- As the play begins, a trained tion has been available in the Law- describer equipped with a microphone Audio Description to be available rence area since 1996, many people sits in a secluded area of the venue and are not aware of its existence and, as provides a description of the produc- during upcoming performances the trend is really starting to take off tion’s elements, including the stage The following is a list of upcoming performances at Theatre Law- nationally, Audio-Reader staff mem- settings, costumes, movements, facial rence and the Lied Center that will have Audio Description avail- bers are working to let people know expressions, and body language. Often, able. Audio Description devices can be obtained from volunteers that it is available. they can share some of the information located near the box offi ce at Theatre Lawrence and at the patron “I have been here 12 years, and it before the performance actually begins. services desk at the Lied Center. Requests for complimentary tickets was here when I started,” said Jen “Really, it’s like doing a play-by-play for select performances can be made by emailing Nigro at jnigro@ Nigro, Audio-Reader’s coordinator at a sporting event,”’ Nigro explained. ku.edu. Additional performances can be added to this schedule by of volunteers. “We have been doing “We call it as we see it, but we try not request. Visit www.reader.ku.edu/audio-description. Audio Description for several years to talk over the actors.” and we are trying to get the word out.” Audio describers go through one or OCTOBER: Audio Description was started in 1981 two days of intense training. They are • The Blind Boys of Alabama: October 1, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center. by Margaret and Cody Pfanstiehl, who usually able to view the production in Audio-Reader has a limited number of complimentary tickets for lived in the Washington, D.C., area. Mar- advance, or they might obtain a script or this show, and will host a pre-show discussion regarding acces- garet was blind and she and her husband, maybe watch a video of the production, sibility in the arts, along with an Audio Description demonstration. Cody, loved theater, Nigro explained. but the task still requires a lot of creativ- Call (785) 864-4604 for more information or to request tickets. When they would go to the theater per- ity, quick thinking, and the ability to • The Capitol Steps: October 8, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center formances, he would describe to her what decide quickly what the most important • The Shanghai Acrobats: October 14, 7:00 p.m., Lied Center was going on, but not without a bit of dis- things to describe are in each situation. NOVEMBER: ruption to other members of the audience. “The describers really enjoy it,” • AXIS Dance: November 11, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center. Audio- Audio Description was the result of Nigro said. “Most people who provide Reader has a limited number of complimentary tickets for this that dilemma, providing a way for the Audio Description really love theater show. Call (785) 864-4604 to request tickets. blind and visually impaired to under- and really enjoy sharing it.” • Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella: Nov. 29, 7 p.m., Lied Center stand better what is being presented As for the audience, “No one should have DECEMBER: on the stage, thereby enhancing their to give up access to the arts because their • Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, The Musical: December 9, enjoyment of the performance without vision is failing them,” Nigro explained of 7:00 p.m., Lied Center disturbing other audience members. her enthusiasm for the program. • Peter Pan: December 10, 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence The program has also been found to “We are on the cusp of an explo- • Peter Pan: December 11, 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence be benefi cial to people who have trou- sion,” she added, referring to the JANUARY: • The Last Romance: January 28, 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence • The Last Romance: January 29, 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence FEBRUARY: • Pippin: February 2, 7:30 p.m., Lied Center MARCH: • Church Basement Ladies: March 11, 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence Personalized in-home care for • Church Basement Ladies: March 12, 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence Douglas County residents APRIL: s ,IGHT HOUSEKEEPING • Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live: April 9, 4:00 p.m., Lied Center s -EAL PREPARATION • Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience: April 28, 7:00 p.m., Lied Center • Noises Off: April 29, 7:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence s #OMPANIONSHIP s #AREGIVER RELIEF • Noises Off: April 30, 2:30 p.m., Theatre Lawrence s !CCEPTS (#"3 6! 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785-841-9538 Bill Woody Jr. is providing free personal Serving all your insurance needs Medicare option evaluations. Call Today. KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY October 2016 • 15 Q & A: Making health insurance make sense Q: Isn’t it almost time for Medi- Program or the SHIP in your state. of Medicare fraud? • Don’t accept products received care Open Enrollment? Is that differ- Q: What about the Health Insurance A: Health care fraud drives up costs through the mail that you didn’t order. ent from the Open Enrollment Period Marketplace? If I qualify for tax cred- for everyone in the health care system. You should refuse the delivery and/or for the Health Insurance Marketplace? its to cut the cost of health insurance, Fraud schemes often depend on return it to the sender. Keep a record And, if I already have Medicare Part could that be a better option for me identity thieves getting hold of peo- of the sender’s name and the date you D coverage, do I need to do anything? than my Medicare plan? ple’s Medicare numbers. So guard returned the items. A: Medicare Open Enrollment A: The Affordable Care Act created your Medicare number. Treat it as you • And if you’re looking to enroll begins on October 15, 2016, and con- the Health Insurance Marketplaces, and would a credit card. in a Medicare plan: Be suspicious of tinues until December 7, 2016. That’s provides for tax credits to help reduce (Please note that most Medicare anyone who contacts you about Medi- different from the dates for the Health the cost of health insurance for many Health Plan marketing materials that care plans unless you gave them per- Insurance Marketplace, which has people whose income is less than four you receive in the mail are legitimate mission. an Open Enrollment Period starting times the Federal Poverty Level—that promotions to educate you on the dif- • There are no “early bird dis- November 1, 2016, and runs until Jan- computes to about $47,000 per year for ferent Medicare Health Plan options in counts” or “limited time offers.” uary 31, 2017. a single person, or about $97,000 per your area as they are companies who • Don’t let anyone rush you to If you’re already enrolled in Medi- year for a family of four. contract with the federal Medicare enroll by claiming you need to “act care and a Medicare Part D plan, and However, the Marketplace is not agency to provide options. However, if now for the best deal.” happy with your plan, you don’t have meant to replace Medicare, and if you a sales representative does any of the • Be skeptical of free gifts, free med- to do anything. But there could be are already on Medicare, you should following, please know that you can ical services, discount packages or any big savings for you if you check into not buy a Marketplace health insurance and should report them.) offer that sounds “too good to be true.” the choices you have for next year. plan. The Medicare plan you have now Follow these important steps to pro- • Any promotional items you’re That’s because plans can, and often do, already includes substantial govern- tect yourself from fraud: offered to enroll in a plan must be change from one year to the next. Your ment help to keep the cost down for • Don’t share your Medicare worth no more than $15, and these needs could change, too. For example, you, and you get at least some govern- number or other personal information items can’t be given on the condition you might be taking new or different ment help regardless of your income. In with anyone who contacts you by tele- that you enroll in a plan. medicines now than you were a year addition, Medicare has lower deduct- phone, email or by approaching you A common ploy of identity thieves ago. If this is the case, it’s especially ibles and lower out of pocket costs than in person, unless you’ve given them is to say they can send you your free important to look at your choices for the typical coverage you can get from permission in advance. Medicare will gift right away—they just need your 2017 while there’s time to change if the Marketplace. Finally, if the seller NEVER contact you for your Medicare Medicare number to confi rm. Decline you want to. knows you are Medicare-eligible, it number or other personal information politely but fi rmly. Remember, it’s not The plan you’re enrolled in now will is illegal for them to sell you a pri- as we have your number. rude to be shrewd! send out information to you about what vate Marketplace plan. There are rare • Tell your friends and neighbors Call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800- changes it will make for 2017. You exceptions, but for nearly everyone to guard their Medicare number. 633-4227) to report suspected fraud. should have received this information on Medicare, the best option is to stay • Don’t ever let anyone borrow or Learn more about protecting your- by the end of September. By then, the on Medicare. The Marketplace also pay to use your Medicare number. self from health care fraud by visiting details of other plans available in your does not sell Medicare Supplemental • Review your Medicare Summary www.Medicare.gov or by contacting area will be posted on the Medicare. polices, (also known as Medigap poli- Notice to be sure you and Medicare are your local Senior Medicare Patrol gov Plan Finder, so you can compare cies), so this is not a place to shop for only being charged for actual services (SMP). To fi nd the SMP in your state, what you have with what other plans that coverage. that you received. go to the SMP Locator at www.smpre- offer. Many people can fi nd a new plan Need help in fi guring this all out? • Be wary of salespeople who knock source.org. or call their Nationwide with lower costs, or better coverage of Call us, at 1-800-MEDICARE [1-800- on your door or call you uninvited and toll-free number: 1-877-808-2468 and their medications, or sometimes even 633-4227] anytime, 24 hours every try to sell you a product or service. ask for the number in your state. both. But if you don’t go shopping, day. Or call your local trained counsel- you may never know that something ors. Their number is on the back cover better is available. of your Medicare & You handbook. Need help in fi guring this all out? Also, you can get their phone number Call us, at 1-800-MEDICARE [1-800- by calling 1-800-633-4227; just ask for 633-4227] anytime, 24 hours every your State Health Insurance Assistance s 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments s Organized Activities & day. Or call your local State Health Program or the SHIP in your state. s Townhomes Day Trips Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Q: During Medicare Open Enroll- s Washer/Dryer s Library Red Carpet who can help you with a one-on-one ment periods, especially, fraudulent Connections Service appointment to look at your options. activity happens more often as Medi- s Emergency Monitoring s Weekly Grocery Van Their number is on the back cover of care benefi ciaries are inundated with System Available s On Site Storage your Medicare & You handbook. Also, communications from organizations 24 Hour Emergency Exercise Room you can get their phone number by vying for their business. What should s s calling 1-800-633-4227; just ask for Medicare benefi ciaries know to help On-Site Staff Age 62 & older. your State Health Insurance Assistance protect themselves from being a victim 4950 SW Huntoon s Topeka 785-273-2944 16 • October 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY Don’t be skeptical, Social Security is here to stay By Norm Franker With that small, temporary realloca- Social Security District Manager in tion of the Social Security contribution Lawrence, KS rate, the DI fund will now be able to pay full benefi ts until 2023, and the t’s healthy to be skeptical in a world of retirement fund will be adequate into Iuncertainties. Major news networks 2035. It is important that members of sometimes broadcast confl icting facts Congress act well before 2023 in order that require a bit of research to verify. to strengthen the fi nances of the pro- There’s even a day in October dedicated gram. As a whole, Social Security is to skeptics. So, this is the perfect time to fully funded until 2034, and after that it tell all the skeptics that there’s no reason is about three-quarters fi nanced. to think Social Security won’t be here Many people wonder if Social Security for you well into the future. will be there for them. Here’s a fact that Recently, the Social Security Board will relieve any skepticism you might of Trustees released its 76th annual have: the increased cost of providing report to Congress presenting the Social Security benefi ts for Baby Boom- fi nancial status of the Social Security ers is less than the nation’s increase in trust funds for the short term and over spending was for public education when the next 75 years. We’re pleased that the baby boomers were children. legislation signed into law by President Put your skepticism aside and rest Obama last November averted a near- assured that Social Security is with you term shortfall in the Disability Insur- today and will be with you tomorrow. ance (DI) trust fund that was detailed You can read the entire report at www. in a previous report. socialsecurity.gov/OACT/TR/2016.
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For more information, call us at 785-267-4433 or visit us at advantagedhomecare.com The History of Lawrence, Kansas by Richard Cordley See www.seniormonthly.net/books or 785-783-0004 call Kevin at 785-841-9417 to purchase. KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY October 2016 • 17 cucumbers and strawberries. It was increased risk of diverticulitis, includ- MAYO CLINIC thought that these tiny food particles ing steroids, opiates and nonsteroidal could lodge in the pockets and cause anti-infl ammatory drugs, such as ibu- diverticulitis. But there is no scientifi c profen and naproxen. Your doctor can Several factors may play a role evidence of that, and doctors no longer help you determine if you may need to recommend these foods be avoided. change any of your medications based in raising risk for diverticulitis Some experts have advocated eating on your history of diverticulitis. a high-fi ber diet—which may include If you have symptoms of diverticu- DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I was infected or infl amed, that can result nuts and seeds—to lower the risk of litis again, contact your doctor right recently diagnosed with diverticulitis. in signifi cant symptoms. These may diverticulitis. A high-fi ber diet on its away. He or she will likely suggest It was treated and the symptoms went include persistent and severe abdomi- own, however, has not been shown to testing to confi rm the diagnosis before away, but I’m wondering what could nal pain, nausea, vomiting and con- prevent diverticulitis. prescribing treatment. If it is confi rmed, have caused it. I’m a 52-year-old man stipation. In some cases, diverticulitis At this time, it appears that no spe- treatment would consist of a clear-liq- with no other medical problems. Am I at can result in diarrhea, but that is less cifi c foods trigger diverticulitis, and uid diet for a few days along with anti- an increased risk for developing diver- common than constipation. there’s no special diet recommended to biotics. You would then return to a more ticulitis again since I’ve had it once? Several factors may play a role in prevent it, either. So before you make normal diet as your symptoms improve. ANSWER: Diverticulitis happens raising your risk for diverticulitis. As any big changes to your diet in an effort - John Cangemi, M.D., Gastroenterol- when small pockets that develop in the mentioned earlier, digestive tract pock- to lower your risk of developing diver- ogy, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Fla. lining of your digestive tract become ets become more common with age. ticulitis again, talk with your doctor - Mayo Clinic Q & A is an educa- infl amed or infected. Treatment for Diverticulitis most often affects people about your individual needs to decide tional resource and doesn’t replace diverticulitis focuses on eliminating older than 40. Men tend to develop what’s best for you. In many cases, regular medical care. E-mail a ques- the infection or infl ammation, but it the condition more often than women. eating a variety of well-balanced and tion to [email protected]. does not get rid of the pockets. Because Obesity can increase the risk of diver- nutritious foods along with plenty of For more information, visit www. those pockets remain, there is some risk ticulitis, too, as can smoking. A lack fl uids are good choices. mayoclinic.org. you could get diverticulitis again, yet of regular exercise may contribute to You should also review with your © 2016 Mayo Foundation For Medical Education that risk is less than 10 to 15 percent. diverticulitis, as well. doctor any medications you’re taking. And Research. Distributed By Tribune Content In some cases, making certain lifestyle Although you can’t do anything Several drugs are associated with an Agency, LLC. All Rights Reserved. changes may help lower the risk. about your age or being male, you can As we age, it’s common for small, take steps to lower your risk in other bulging pockets to form due to pres- areas. Exercising regularly, losing sure at weak spots in the digestive tract weight if you need to and avoiding lining. The pockets are called divertic- smoking can all help. ula. They most often occur in the large The specifi c role that diet plays in intestine, or colon. By themselves, preventing diverticulitis is unclear. In these pockets do not typically cause the past, some doctors recommended any problems or lead to symptoms. that people who had diverticula not When diverticulitis develops and eat seeds and nuts, including foods one or more of the pockets becomes with small seeds, such as tomatoes, 18 • October 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY vision. This is different from blindness 2. Formulate goals and strategies HEALTH & WELLNESS which is defi ned as no light percep- to address each problem: Therapy tion, leaving the person without usable focuses on how you can maximize vision for daily activities. your remaining vision. You may need Gradual Loss of Independence to use an optical devices like a magni- See the world anew: with Low Vision fying glass, change the lighting in your Tasks such as meal preparation, kitchen or change the contrast color of money management, self-care, shop- your work surface. Low vision therapy ping, laundry, and negotiating public 3. Simple home modifi cations spaces are often signifi cantly impaired. can help: The therapist will give you By Jocelyn Rietcheck OT her favorite hobbies—embroidery and Daily routines which were once done recommendations for simple changes crochet, but is now struggling to cut up easily and quickly can become chal- in your home. Home changes might he three leading causes of irre- foods for meal preparation, and turning lenging, frustrating and time consum- include: reducing the glare of over- Tversible vision loss in adults in on the stove burners correctly. This has ing. Applying toothpaste, seasoning head lighting or labeling hard to read the United States are macular degen- resulted in a few minor burns, and she foods, setting dials on appliances, shop- controls on your stove. Reading skills eration, diabetic retinopathy, and glau- has experienced a couple of falls in the ping, and reading labels and recipes are will also be assessed by the OT, and coma. Macular degeneration reduces dimly lit areas of her home. commonly impaired by vision loss. intervention provided to improve ease your central visual fi eld and can make Harold E has diabetes, and has been Low Vision Therapy Can in reading and writing. reading and close work diffi cult. Glau- diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. Increase your Independence A doctor’s prescription for occupa- coma reduces peripheral or side vison He has found it increasingly diffi cult So, what can be done to regain inde- tional therapy (OT) must be obtained causing increased risk for falling. to independently read his bank state- pendence in daily living and to redis- prior to starting Low Vision Therapy. ment and write checks due to impaired cover ways to enjoy life-long leisure You can discuss a therapy order with vision. He fi nds it very diffi cult to read skills? Can simple modifi cations to your optometrist, ophthalmologist, medication and food labels. He is frus- your home environment improve safety neurologist or your primary care trated that he cannot manage these and make meal preparation and house- doctor. If you have questions, or would activities for himself. hold tasks easy again? How can you like more information, call LMH Ther- LMH Therapy Both of these people have been very be able to enjoy reading again? A new apy Services at (785) 505-2712 or to independent, and don’t wish to ask program at LMH Therapy Services has fax (785) 505-2889. Services family members to help them perform been designed to provide Low Vison - Jocelyn Rietcheck OT is an occu- tasks they accustomed to doing with rehabilitation for the Lawrence com- pational therapist at LMH Therapy Diabetic retinopathy causes scattered, ease. Mary and Harold are both chal- munity. An Occupational Therapist, Services. She specializes in Low Vision spotty areas of vision loss. Persons lenged in their daily routine due to in collaboration with your doctor, will Therapy and has been a local practic- with diabetic retinopathy may have reduced vision, or Low Vision. People evaluate your problems related to your ing OT for more than 30 years. She is problems seeing contrasts, and have with low vision fi nd it diffi cult to solve vision and create a plan for you. a graduate of the University of Kansas poor color discrimination and night these basic problems because their Challenges and Needs Occupational Therapy Program. vision. They may also experience vision limits their ability fi nd answers Therapy offers you away to tackle double vision or fl uctuations in vision on their own. some of the everyday problems that are resulting from changes in blood glu- What is Low Vision? slowing you down. When you see the Please recycle cose levels. Low Vision is a visual impairment occupational therapist she will: this copy of You May Know Someone with that cannot be corrected by medial or 1. Assess your challenges and Kaw Valley Low Vision needs: Do you have trouble read- surgical intervention; and is severe Senior Monthly Mary B. was diagnosed with macu- enough to interfere with the perfor- ing fi ne print? Do you have problems when you are lar degeneration, and now fi nds that mance of daily living tasks. If you have with using your computer due to your not only is she unable to engage in low vision you will have some usable vision? through with it. KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY October 2016 • 19 HEALTH & WELLNESS Best ways to stay healthy at work et’s face it—winter is coming There is an enormous amount of gains Lalong with cold and fl u season. One from regular exercise. But even small of the most common places to contract amounts of exercise throughout the the bacteria and viruses is in your work day can have a positive effect on your environment. A person is indoors and immune system. around a lot of people whom may be 6. If you are sick—stay home! The getting sick. Be prepared to defend your best way to reduce spreading germs self from your co-workers and/or the to others is to stay home. Work from public is essential. Warding off these home. Or, if you have to come to work, germs as long as possible will make the isolate yourself to keep your germs from spreading to others. 7. Don’t share. Don’t share offi ce Dr. equipment including ink pens, com- puter keyboards, phones, etc. Do Farhang not share drinks or foods. Keep your immune system strong. Khosh 8. Consider medicinal plants that strengthen the immune system. Some top medicine plants that are good in winter months easier to manage. What fi ghting germs include Goldenseal, are some of the ways to stay healthy Turmeric, Astragalus, Garlic, Mush- and avoid the offi ce illnesses? rooms, and Echinacea. 1. Washing your hands as often and 9. Consider supplements that using hand sanitizer can go along way empower the immune system to fi ght towards keeping germs away. germs, including Vitamin C and Vita- 2. Avoid those who are not feeling min D3. well or are sneezing and blowing their 10. Finally, take a vacation. Often nose. Air-borne illnesses are highly business slows down over the holidays contagious. and winter months, so this is a good 3. Stay hydrated with lots of water. time to get away. Avoiding a sick envi- Eight to 10 glasses of water a day is ronment and going to the sun is well recommended. A person feels better worth the trip. when they are hydrated. If you have - Dr. Farhang Khosh, N.D., is a Natu- contracted an upper respiratory illness ropathic Doctor practicing at Natural or the fl u, staying hydrated is essential Medical Care in Lawrence. He can be to getting over the illness faster. Limit reached at 785-749-2255. the amount of caffeine and alcohol intake, which is hard on your adrenals and can weaken your immune system. Know an 4. Eat well-balanced meals and healthy lunches. Staying away from interesting senior sugar will keep a person’s immune who would be a system strong. Snacks that have protein will give you more fuel to run on during great subject for the day. Don’t forget fruits and veg- a Senior Profi le? etables, which are loaded with antioxi- dants to strengthen the immune system. Please call Kevin at 5. During lunch or breaks, get out- side in the fresh air. Keep moving. 785-841-9417. 20 • October 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY • List of pensions, annuities, every January I make copies of all the ESTATE PLANNING IRA’s, 401(k)’s, 403(b)’s, etc. along end-of-year fi nancial statements I’ve with copies of the benefi ciary designa- received and place them in my safe tions and information on how to claim deposit box (removing those from the Leave a Plan, Not a Mess – Part 2 the survivor’s benefi t. prior year). If I am incapacitated or • List of loans on which you are die later in the year, the balances will uly’s column “Leave a Plan, Not a titles, etc. the debtor or creditor, including credit be different but my Successor Trustee JMess” discussed the importance of • Any recorded TOD Deeds. cards. can easily determine each institution at having a Will or Living Trust to con- • List of all assets (fi nancial • List of online accounts, along which I have an account, along with the trol the distribution of property at your accounts, securities accounts, motor with their user names, passwords, and types of accounts and their numbers. death. But how effectively your Exec- vehicles, etc.) on which a pay- or trans- answers to security questions. Note: Even if you don’t care about utor or Successor Trustee can accom- fer-on-death designation is in place. • Names and contact information leaving a mess after your death, self- plish this task depends upon having • Life insurance policies, along for your fi nancial advisor, insurance interest dictates having a plan in place the necessary information and records with copies of the benefi ciary designa- agent, accountant or tax preparer, attor- given the possibility you will experience organized and available. tions and information on how to claim ney, etc. cognitive or physical incapacity as a the death benefi ts. • If you have preferences or instruc- result of injury or aging. If you recover, • Birth certifi cates, adoption tions regarding your funeral, discuss it’s nice to have a home to which you can records, marriage licenses, divorce these with the persons you anticipate return that still has utility services and Bob decrees, military discharge records, will survive you and write them out. Be is not in foreclosure due to unpaid bills. Social Security and Veteran’s Adminis- sure the proper people know where to - Bob Ramsdell is an estate plan- Ramsdell tration claims, etc. fi nd your written instructions quickly so ning attorney with Thompson Ramsdell • Contracts, lease or rental agree- they can act upon them. (Your family Qualseth & Warner, P.A., in Lawrence. ments, etc. may not review your Will / Living Trust He can be reached at 785-841-4554. • Receipts and warranty records until after the funeral.) Consider includ- The Kansas Elder Law Hotline, a toll- While not exhaustive, the following for major items. ing a list of the names and contact infor- free legal advice and referral service is a suggested list of items to keep in a • List of bank accounts, mutual mation for signifi cant persons in your for Kansas Seniors, can be reached at secure location for use by your desig- funds, brokerage accounts, etc., along life with your funeral instructions. 1-888-353-5337. The information in this nated representative: with information on any direct deposits Things change, so review and update column is intended to provide general • Original of your Will or Living or automatic debits in place. your records annually. For example, public information, not legal advice. Trust and Pour-Over Will. • Originals of your Durable General Power of Attorney, Durable Healthcare Power of Attorney, and Living Will & Healthcare Directive (if you have one). ° These are relevant in the event of your incapacity. While powers of attorney remain effective while there is uncertainty if you are dead or alive (the cruise ship sank and they are still trying to account for passengers), out- side of a few, specifi c powers, a power of attorney becomes ineffective upon your known death. • Copies of any representation authorizations you have provided to the Social Security Administration, the Veteran’s Administration, or any other entity in lieu of your Durable General Power of Attorney. • Recent tax returns. • Real estate deeds, motor vehicle
Please recycle this copy of Kaw Valley Senior Monthly when you are through with it. KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY October 2016 • 21 who work in all of these jobs. I’m guess- to work every day. While there has JILL ON MONEY ing the reason for the accurate portrayals been progress from the bad old days is that women also populated every role of my youth, clearly there needs to be behind the camera. In addition to co- more. According to Catalyst, the 2015 Gender equity is far from reality starring in the fi lm, both Alysia Reiner U.S. gender pay gap is signifi cant: and Sarah Megan Thomas were co-pro- Women earned 81.1 percent of men’s on Wall Street, as new fi lm shows ducers. I spoke to Reiner recently and salaries based on median weekly earn- she told me that they, along with writer ings for full-time workers. But the n 1987, when I started my fi rst are women. The fi lm, which takes place Amy Fox and director Meera Menon, biggest gap is in the fi nance industry. Ifull-time job as a derivatives trader in the post-fi nancial crisis era, explores spoke to current and former women who Women account for more than half of on the fl oor of the Commodities both gender and generational roles in worked on Wall Street, some of whom all employees, yet earn nearly $0.69 Exchange in New York (COMEX), the fi nance industry, in an entertaining became investors in the fi lm. for every $1 men make. We’ve got a there was no mention of workplace and provocative way. I asked Reiner what she found most long way to go before getting to equity. sexual harassment. Rather, I was told As the fi lm unfolds, we see ambi- surprising about the industry, after all - Contact Jill Schlesinger, senior explicitly that the environment on the tious women walking the tightrope of the interviews that they conducted. business analyst for CBS News, at between being too nice and being She said that it was stunning that [email protected]. accused of “having sharp elbows” women on Wall Street still confront © 2016 Jill Schlesinger. or “rubbing people the wrong way.” such overt sexism when they show up Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC Naomi, the main character, played by Jill Anna Gunn of “Breaking Bad” fame, Schlesinger is a star investment banker who needs a 112 Years of Service big win on a tech initial public offering after a previous deal went south. Her to associate Erin (Sarah Megan Thomas) trading fl oor was “rough and tumble,” is trying to rise up the corporate ladder Douglas County and that if I wanted to be taken seri- while juggling her personal life. ously I needed to accept the fraternity The women in “Equity” sometimes party shenanigans and fi gure out how adapt to their male-dominated fi eld Lawrence 843-1120 s Eudora 542-3030 to make money for the company that by holding their noses and resorting www.warrenmcelwain.com was employing me. to questionable methods. Sam (Alysia I was one of eight women traders amid Reiner of “Orange is the New Black”), 800 men and while we often commiser- the assistant U.S. attorney who is a ated with one another, we mostly rolled college acquaintance of Naomi, uses our eyes at the benign name calling and her sexuality to her advantage as she shrugged off the more intrusive bra snap- investigates Naomi’s fi rm for insider ping and physical jostling for position in trading. 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Lawrence, KS www.marstonhc.com 6:WK6W7RSHNDZZZWKHILUVWDSDUWPHQWVRUJ EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY 22 • October 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY SEP 1-NOV 5 to answer questions and offer assistance with HAUNTED ATCHISON ACTIVITIES Medicare, Supplemental, or Long Term Care SENIOR CALENDAR Haunted Trolley tours, murder mystery dinners, Insurance or the Medicare Prescription Drug Editor’s Note: While every attempt has Sallie House tours, cemetery walking lantern Program. Stormont Vail Health HealthWise MONDAYS & THURSDAYS Clinic, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Call for times and been made to ensure the accuracy of the AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 400 tours, paranormal investigations, ghosthunting 101, history-mystery dusk walking tours, psy- appointments. events listed below, some changes may 3029 NW US Highway 24, 6:30 p.m. TOPEKA, (785) 354-6787 TOPEKA, 785-296-9400 chic gallery readings and more... in the “Most occur without notice. Please confi rm Haunted Town in Kansas.” Atchison County any event you plan to attend. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH WEDNESDAYS Historical Society Museum and Santa Fe Depot, MEDICARE MONDAYS PINECREST APARTMENTS 200 S. 10th St. Fee. If you would like to include your event(s) ATCHISON, 800-234-1854 Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas 924 Walnut, 12:30-1 p.m. (SHICK) counselors help you navigate through in our monthly calendar, please call VisitAtchison.com Kevin Groenhagen at 785-841-9417. EUDORA,785-542-1020 the complex maze that is Medicare. Bring your questions. Topeka & Shawnee County Public You may also add events on the Kaw WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS NOV 15 ST. JOSEPH-AWAY IN THE BASEMENT Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave., 1-3 p.m. Valley Senior Monthly Facebook page. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS TOPEKA, 785-580-4400 3110 SW Huntoon, 6:30 p.m. There is so much to enjoy in St. Joseph, Missouri. This trip begins at the Remington TOPEKA, 785-235-9073 FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH ARTS/crafts Nature Center-where history and nature collide. COFFEE TALK Following a catered lunch, we arrive at the Mis- WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS With Tim Leach of Midwest Tax & Financial, souri Theater, on the National Register of His- TUESDAYS LEGIONACRES Inc. Join us to discuss current issues affecting toric Places and known for its atmospheric style THE BLANKET PROJECT 3408 W. 6th St., 6:45 p.m. your tax and fi nancial future. To register call or for a performance of “Away in the Basement...A Calling all knitters, crocheters, and quilters LAWRENCE, 785-842-3415 visit us online. Church Basement Ladies Christmas. This show who want to gather for a good cause—You are will take you back to 1959 and the day of the TOPEKA, 785-232-6923 invited to participate with the residents at Arbor FRIDAYS Sunday School Christmas Program. In the midst midwesttf.com Court Retirement Community to create needed EAGLES LODGE of holiday preparations, and sprinklings of love blankets for the Pregnancy Center of Lawrence. 1803 W. 6th St., 7 p.m. FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH in the air, the ladies in their witty down-to-earth This is also an opportunity to teach and learn. COFFEE TALK LAWRENCE, 785-843-9690 style are creating their own memories from If you want to learn a new art form, we are here With Tim Leach of Midwest Tax & Financial, Christmases past and present. Out of this base- to assist you as well. Arbor Court Retirement FRIDAYS Inc. Join us to discuss current issues affecting ment shall come good tidings, great humor and Community at Alvamar, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., ARAB SHRINE your fi nancial future. Hy-Vee Clubroom, 3504 joy! Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence 2 p.m. Mini Bingo 6:30 p.m. , Regular Bingo 7 p.m. Clinton Pkwy, 9 a.m. To register, call or visit us Recreation Center. Call with questions: Gayle online. LAWRENCE, 785-841-6845 TOPEKA, 785-234-5656 Sigurdson. Fee, early bird registration before LAWRENCE, 785-838-4380 October 3. FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH midwesttf.com FIRST FRIDAY ARTWORK DAY TRIPS/TOURS LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 FRIDAYS The artwalk takes place all across Topeka SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH from 5:30-8:30 p.m. each fi rst Friday of the EDUCATION HEALTHWISE TV month—and of course, some businesses open FREE SATE EAST SIDE BREWERY TOUR “HealthWise TV” offers interviews on health a little earlier or keep their doors open later, East Side Brewery offers tours on the second Sat- ONGOING and wellness topics of interest to seniors and but please check individual Facebook pages for urday OF THE MONTH at 2 p.m. Tours are free, COOKING CLASSES caregivers, as well as a 20-minute, low-impact information about hours. Find the latest listing and open to the public, but the brewery reserves The Merc offers many healthy cooking classes exercise segment. Airs from 9 to 9:30 a.m. On of gallery features on our home page—or pick the right to cap the tour size at a manageable every month. To learn more about classes and to WIBW-TV, Channel 13. up a printed copy of the artwalk map at any level, if necessary. Please enter at the far west end register, see The Merc’s website. participating business. You can sign up for our of the building, closest to the Burroughs Creek LAWRENCE, 785-843-8544 SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTH monthly Artwalk enewsletter to get the updates Trail. The tour will last around 45 minutes. All themerc.coop/classes WELLNESS FRIDAY DROP-IN in your email. ages are welcome but if you are of legal drinking DISCUSSION TOPEKA, artsconnecttopeka.org age, with ID, there will be an opportunity to enjoy ONGOING On the 2nd Friday of each month, join us for a some samples after the tour. 1923 Moodie Rd. FREE INSURANCE COUNSELING drop-in discussion on a health or wellness topic LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE, 785-550-9718 Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas FINAL FRIDAYS www.freestatebrewing.com (SHICK) representatives will meet one on one CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 Final Fridays is a celebration of the arts that includes special exhibits, performances and demonstrations in Downtown Lawrence on the Our idyllic country setting is safe, beautiful Final Friday OF THE MONTH. See website for participating locations. and convenient to Topeka and Lawrence LAWRENCE, 785-842-3883 fi nalfridayslawrence.wordpress.com Living at Prairie Wind is much like living at home. Meals are made from scratch with the most wholesome ingredients available. The home setting BINGO allows for close relationships and makes it possible to easily accommodate each senior’s preferences in schedule, meals and daily activities. Prairie Wind SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS is owned and operated by a local family with more than 60 years of experi- AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 1 3800 SE Michigan Ave, 6:30 p.m. ence in caring for elders. Let our family care for you or your loved one. TOPEKA, 785-267-1923 We now offer Adult Day Care for seniors who don't need 24/7 care. We provide a SUNDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS safe place for the senior while the caregiver sleeps, works, runs errands, etc. CAPITOL BINGO HALL Minis start at 6 p.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Regular sessions start at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays and 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays, 2050 SE 30th St. HOME PLUS TOPEKA, 785-266-5532 4&UI4U #FSSZUPOttQSBJSJFXJOEIPNF!HNBJMDPN KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY October 2016 • 23 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 as well as urban Irish streets. Dole Institute of ample opportunity to learn techniques and you make two cards and teach you how to of interest. This month’s topic: “Preventing Politics, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd., 3 p.m. Free. approaches to both in a supportive atmosphere. do your own embossing. Part of the library’s Osteopenia and Osteoporosis.” LMH Perfor- LAWRENCE, 785-864-2700 Students are encouraged to develop routines Senior Life series of programs. Registration mance and Wellness Center at Sports Pavilion that fi t their own lives to help reduce stress and begins Wednesday, September 7. Topeka & OCT 13 increase happiness. Instructor: Nomi Redding, Shawnee County Public Library, The Edge - Lawrence, 9:30 a.m. DIRECTOR’S SERIES: NICK SAMBALUK LAWRENCE, 785-505-5000 MSW. Register at www.lprd.org or any Law- Teen Room, 1-2 p.m. KU graduate and Purdue University professor rence Recreation Center. Tuesdays, 5:30-7 p.m. TOPEKA, 785-580-4662 THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH Nick Sambaluk returns to Lawrence to discuss Fee. Location: Carnegie Building. OCT 25 LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER his new book, “The Other Space Race: Eisen- LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 hower and the Quest for Aerospace Security.” TMJ DISORDERS, SLEEP DISORDERED Look Good, Feel Better is a non-medical OCT 18 public service workshop that teaches beauty A longtime attendee of many Dole Institute BREATHING AND HEALTH techniques to cancer patients to help manage programs, Sambaluk will discuss the early U.S. SENIOR SUPPER AND SEMINAR Oral health and general health can be signifi - any appearance-related side effects of cancer space program and its infl uence on — and from This month’s topic: “All About Ankle Arthritis.” cantly impacted by many dental conditions that treatment. Held on the 3rd Wednesday of each — the Cold War. This program will include a By Jennifer Waterman, DO, of OrthoKansas, can affect as much as 30-40% of the population. month at the LMH Oncology Center. Offered book sale and signing. Dole Institute of Politics, LLC. On the 3rd Tuesday of each month, LMH Medical Staff member and Lawrence and supported by the American Cancer Society. 1450 Jayhawk Blvd., 3 p.m. Free. seniors are invited to come and dine at LMH for restorative dentist, James Otten, DDS, will Services are provided at no charge by trained LAWRENCE, 785-864-2700 $5.51 and enjoy a healthy three course meal pre- discuss the link between TMJ ((temporoman- volunteer beauty professionals. Call to enroll pared by the Unidine chefs, plus conversation dibular joint)) problems, worn teeth, sleep OCT 17 with others. After the meal, there will be a short disordered breathing and other health related for the workshop. 1-2:30 p.m. “AMERICAN UMPIRE”: FILM SCREENING LAWRENCE, 785-505-2807 educational program on a health or wellness conditions in this interactive forum. Advance AND Q&A topic of interest to older adults. Reservations are enrollment requested, please. 6:30-8 p.m. SEP 13, 27, OCT 4, 18, 25, NOV 1, 15 Producer and writer Elizabeth Cobbs will join required for the meal due to limited seating and LAWRENCE, 785-505-5800 TOSS OUT THE PLAYBOOK: TRUMP, the institute for a Q&A and screening of her must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Call www.lmh.org CLINTON AND THE WACKY POLITICS OF documentary, “American Umpire.” With unique LMH Connect Care at (785) 505-5800 or send archival footage from interviews with top U.S. an e-mail to [email protected]. Supper: 5:00 OCT 26 2016 diplomats, generals and scholars, the documentary p.m., Educational presentation: 6:00 p.m. “STRONG INSIDE: THE PERRY WALLACE (Discussion Group Series). The 2016 presi- examines why the U.S. became the world’s police- LAWRENCE STORY” dential election has defi ed expectations and man while interpreting the critical debates about explanations at every turn. Dole Fellow Steve OCT 19 The story of Perry Wallace outlines the collision American foreign policy in 2016. Dole Institute of of race and sports in the South during the Civil Kraske and his special guest speakers will lay Politics, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd., 7 p.m. Free. MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR out a guidebook on the art of presidential cam- Rights movement. Andrew Maraniss arrives to LAWRENCE, 785-864-2700 Century Health Solutions, a subsidiary of discuss his New York Times best-selling biog- paigns, the 2016 cycle and interpreting results Stormont-Vail Healthcare, will hold a Medicare on election night. Dole Institute of Politics, raphy of Wallace and the unimaginable journey OCT 17 educational seminar on Wednesday, October of the young man who courageously accepted 1450 Jayhawk Blvd., 4 p.m. Free. LAW AT THE LIBRARY 19, at 1 p.m. Learn the basics of Medicare and LAWRENCE, 785-864-2700 an assignment to desegregate the SEC. This A half hour informational program on advance all of its options. Seminar is designed for those program will include a book sale and signing. OCT 3 directives and estate planning basics starts at 1 becoming eligible for Medicare as well as Dole Institute of Politics, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd., those considering making a change during open HEALTHWISE SENIOR SUPPER p.m., followed by the opportunity to meet with 7 p.m. Free. Kansas Legal Services staff who will be avail- enrollment. Seminar will be held at 2951 SW LAWRENCE, 785-864-2700 “Medicare Open Enrollment: Your Annual able to draft documents such as Powers of Attor- Woodside Dr. For information, call 233-1816, Checkup” is the topic of the monthly Stormont ney and Living Wills for free for community email us [email protected], or sign up OCT 31 Vail HealthWise Senior Supper from 5:15 to members aged 60+. Topeka & Shawnee County at our website, http://centuryinsuranceagencyks. HOLIDAY ADULT COLORING 6:30 p.m. Presented by Bob Evenson, senior Public Library, Marvin Auditorium 101BC. com on the Medicare tab. Light snacks and sales executive, Century Health Solutions. Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy a relaxing TOPEKA, 785-580-4662 beverages will be provided. afternoon coloring, being creative and social- Cost: $5 per person for the meal. Please call for TOPEKA reservation. OCT 18-NOV 15 izing with others. Pages will be provided. Part TOPEKA, 785-354-5225 OCT 24 of the Senior Life series of programs. Topeka MINDFULNESS MEDITATION & Shawnee County Public Library, Marvin OCT 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 & 26 This class will explain the differences between CARD MAKING WITH CINDY Auditorium 101C, 1-2:30 p.m. everyday mindfulness as a way of life and Learn how to make your own greeting cards TOPEKA, 785-580-4662 MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR having a meditation practice. You will have with the help of a local expert. Cindy will help Century Health Solutions, a subsidiary of CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 Stormont-Vail Healthcare, will hold a Medicare educational seminars on October 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 and 26 at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of Medicare and all of its options. Seminar Direct Cremation Online Only is designed for those becoming eligible for Medicare as well as those considering making a www.CremationCenterKC.comwww.CremationCenterKC.com change during open enrollment. Seminar will be held at 2951 SW Woodside Dr. For information, *$675 option available only at time of death; no pre-planning call 233-1816, email us info@century-health. com, or sign up at our website, http://century- insuranceagencyks.com on the Medicare tab. • Arrangements are made online at our Light snacks and beverages will be provided. TOPEKA website by simply completing the OCT 6 online forms & selections. THE ANGLO-IRISH WAR William Kautt examines the methods used by the British military and the Royal Irish • We are family owned. A licensed Constabulary to curb the threat of attacks on funeral director is always available and transportation during the Irish revolution in the early 20th century. The two groups utilized ready to assist and serve your needs. options ranging from tactics and techniques to hardware and equipment as they attempted to move through the insurgent-infested hinterlands 24 • October 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 be funnier than Congress is a troupe of current himself as one of the most sought-after comedi- vocals have enchanted audiences around the and former congressional staffers who monitor ans on the college circuit, his weekly appear- world. An artist with a genuine curiosity to NOV 3 events and personalities on Capitol Hill, in ances on Last Comic Standing expanded his explore other traditions and natural ability to “NIAGARA, 1814”(FORT LEAVEN- the Oval Offi ce, and in other centers of power fan base exponentially. Blue starred in Comedy cross genres, Julie has collaborated, recorded WORTH SERIES) and prestige around the world and then take a Central Presents: Josh Blue, which received and performed with artists such as violin vir- As the War of 1812 stretched into its second humorous look at serious issues while providing rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Lied tuoso Nicola Benedetti and acclaimed singers year, President James Madison launched his a nationwide laugh for millions. McCain Audi- Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 7:30 p.m. Fee. Aled Jones, Grammy Award-winning James best troops once more into Canada in a fi nal torium, Kansas State University, 1501 Goldstein LAWRENCE, 785-864-2787 Taylor and Mary Chapin Carpenter. McCain attempt to win the war he started. American, Circle, 7:30 p.m. Fee. lied.ku.edu/calendar Auditorium, Kansas State University, 1501 British and native warriors battled for four MANHATTAN, 785-532-6428 Goldstein Circle, 4 p.m. Fee. bloody, desperate months along the Niagara www.k-state.edu/mccain/events OCT 14 MANHATTAN, 785-532-6428 River — examined here by Rich Barbuto. Dole THE SHANGHAI ACROBATS www.k-state.edu/mccain/events Institute of Politics, 1450 Jayhawk Blvd., 3 OCT 8 Founded in 1959, the Shanghai Acrobats of the p.m. Free. THE CAPITOL STEPS People’s Republic of China has become one of OCT 20 LAWRENCE, 785-864-2700 The Capitol Steps—a Washington, DC-based the most infl uential and competitive acrobatic SGT. PEPPER’S LONELY HEARTS CLUB comedy troupe that began as a group of Senate companies in China and has performed in more BAND — ART OF TIME ENSEMBLE ENTERTAINMENT staffers— has been providing a unique blend than 30 countries. Many of the company’s acts Steven Page (founder and former lead of the of musical and political comedy for over thirty have been awarded prizes nationally and inter- iconic band Barenaked Ladies) and Wesley SUNDAYS years. At the Lied Center, the group will present nationally. Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 7 Stace (AKA John Wesley Harding) join singers LAWRENCE IRISH TRADITIONAL a show based on the current presidential cam- p.m. Fee. Andy Maize (Skydiggers) and Craig Northey paigns as well as songs from their most recent LAWRENCE, 785-864-2787 SESSION (The Odds) in a reimagining of the Beatles’ album What to Expect When You’re Electing. lied.ku.edu/calendar groundbreaking album, “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely The Lawrence Irish Session is a lively gathering Their tasteful lampooning is guaranteed to leave Hearts Club Band.” The singers and Art of of musicians sharing Irish traditional tunes each both sides of the political spectrum laughing. OCT 14 Time’s world class orchestra collaborate for an week. Beginners and experienced players are The constantly changing show is strenuously bi- HAIRBALL incredible night of music. One part tone poem, welcome. Come to listen, learn and share tunes partisan and includes songs about everything in Vocalists Bobby, Steve and Joe Dandy lead the one part rock opera, Sgt. Pepper is a corner- and songs of Ireland, and best of all, have a the news, such as How Do You Solve a Problem band through a 2+ hour, mind-blowing, and stone of rock & roll history. Songs including great time. Henry’s on 8th, Upstairs in the Pub, Like Crimea, Ain’t No Pipeline, Now It’s Gone, drop-dead accurate homage to some of the big- “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds,” “When I’m 11 E. 8th St., 5:30-9 p.m. and The iMpossible iWatch. Lied Center, 1600 gest arena acts in the world. Van Halen, KISS, Sixty-Four,” and “With a Little Help From My LAWRENCE, www.lawrencesession.com Stewart Drive, 7:30 p.m. Fee. Motley Crue, Queen, Journey, and Aerosmith Friends” are reimagined in arrangements that THURSDAYS LAWRENCE, 785-864-2787 are but a few of the acts fans will see brought to affectionately celebrate the music while preserv- life. The Hairball stage becomes an entirely new JUNKYARD JAZZ lied.ku.edu/calendar ing the vocal harmonies and musical elements rock concert before your very eyes countless that earned its designation by “Rolling Stone” Put on your dancing shoes and dance to the OCT 9 times throughout the night. Topeka Performing sounds of The Junkyard Jazz. American Legion, as “the most important rock and roll album ever ROCKIN’ ROAD TO DUBLIN Arts Center, 214 SE 8th Avenue, 8 p.m. Fee. made.” McCain Auditorium, Kansas State Uni- 3408 West 6th St., 7-8:30 p.m. Rockin’ Road to Dublin is the new sensation TOPEKA, 785-234-2787 LAWRENCE, 785-842-3415 versity, 1501 Goldstein Circle, 7:30 p.m. Fee. changing the Irish Dance world. A fusion of www.topekaperformingarts.org MANHATTAN, 785-532-6428 rock and Irish, Rockin’ Road combines the best SATURDAYS OCT 14 & 15 www.k-state.edu/mccain/events JOHN JERVIS, CLASSICAL GUITAR of both worlds to thrust Irish Dance back into the spotlight. This stylish, can’t-miss spectacle THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW OCT 22 Classical guitar player, John Jervis, who plays is the perfect balance between concert and stage Book, music and lyrics by Richard O’Brien. A every Saturday morning, 8-11 a.m. at Panera, CLINT BLACK show. Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE sweet transvestite and his motley crew continue 23rd St. and Louisiana St. Enjoy wonderful Prolifi c singer-songwriter Clint Black has long 8th Avenue, 7:30 p.m. Fee. to do the time warp. Complete with sass from classical and baroque music. been heralded as one of country music’s bright- TOPEKA, 785-234-2787 the audience, this deliberately kitschy rock ‘n LAWRENCE est stars and his long list of awards proves it. www.topekaperformingarts.org roll sci-fi gothic will be more fun than ever. To date, Black has sold more than 20 million OCT 1 Director: Doug Weaver Music Director: Susan albums worldwide and racked up 57 charted OCT 11 THE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA Hires Choreographer: Melia Stockham. Two singles, 31 top-10 hits and 22 number-one shows nightly, 7 and 11 p.m. Recommended The Blind Boys of Alabama have the rare dis- GORDON LIGHTFOOT smashes—with recordings such as A Better One of the leading singer/songwriters of the for ages 16 and over. Theatre Lawrence, 4660 tinction of being recognized around the world Man, Killin’ Time, Like the Rain, When I Said I 1960s and ‘70s, Gordon Lightfoot was Canada’s Bauer Farm Rd. as both living legends and modern-day innova- Do and Nothin’ But the Taillight. Lied Center, most successful contemporary folk artist, tors. They are not just gospel singers borrowing LAWRENCE, 785-843-7469 1600 Stewart Drive, 7:30 p.m. Fee. establishing himself as an important songwriter from old traditions, as they helped to defi ne www.theatrelawrence.com/News/Rocky16.html LAWRENCE, 785-864-2787 in the mid-60s and going on to become a major those traditions in the 20th century and almost lied.ku.edu/calendar international recording star in the following OCT 16 single-handedly created a new gospel sound for decade. Lightfoot’s songs are literate but down ZORÁ QUARTET the 21st century. Since the original members OCT 23 to earth, and deal with personal matters as well The Zorá Quartet has received a long list of fi rst sang together as kids at the Alabama STRAIGHT NO CHASER as global issues in a manner that’s poetic yet awards, including First Prize in the 2015 Young Institute for the Negro Blind in the late 1930s If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures accessible, and his rich, strong voice is a superb Concert Artists International Auditions. They (including Jimmy Carter, who leads the group up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, vehicle for his material, though his songs are also won the Grand Prize and Gold Medal at today), the band has persevered through seven and khakis singing traditional college songs versatile enough that many artists have enjoyed the 42nd Fischoff National Chamber Music decades. The African-American singers—who on ivied campuses... think again. Straight No success with his tunes. Topeka Performing Arts Competition and the Coleman-Barstow Prize at started out touring during a time of whites-only Chaser are neither strait-laced nor straight- Center, 214 SE 8th Avenue, 7:30 p.m. Fee. the Coleman National Chamber Music Competi- bathrooms, restaurants and hotels—went on to faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style tion in 2015. Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, win fi ve Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achieve- TOPEKA, 785-234-2787 kitsch. They have emerged as a phenomenon 2 p.m. Fee. ment Grammy, have been inducted into the www.topekaperformingarts.org with a massive fan base, numerous national Gospel Music Hall of Fame and performed at LAWRENCE, 785-864-2787 TV appearances and proven success with OCT 12 lied.ku.edu/calendar CD releases. The I’LL HAVE ANOTHER… the White House for three different presidents. JOSH BLUE Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 7:30 p.m. Fee. WORLD TOUR comes to town in celebra- Perhaps best known as the comedian who puts OCT 16 tion of the group’s 20th Anniversary together. LAWRENCE, 785-864-2787 the cerebral in cerebral palsy, Josh Blue centers JULIE FOWLIS: MUSIC OF THE SCOT- lied.ku.edu/calendar McCain Auditorium, Kansas State University, much of his self-deprecating act around his dis- TISH ISLES 1501 Goldstein Circle, 7:30 p.m. Fee. OCT 7 ability. He exploded onto the national comedy Julie Fowlis is a multi-award winning Gaelic MANHATTAN, 785-532-6428 THE CAPITOL STEPS: WHAT TO EXPECT scene by capturing the attention and endearment singer who is deeply infl uenced by her early www.k-state.edu/mccain/events of the country as the winner of NBC’s Last WHEN YOU’RE ELECTING upbringing in the Outer Hebridean island of Comic Standing. Having already established North Uist. Her crystalline and intoxicating The only group in America that attempts to CONTINUED ON PAGE 25 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY October 2016 • 25 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 Branch and Ronnie Baker Brooks, to pay tribute NOV 4 became the most popular podcast ever created. to one of the pillars of modern blues, and one JAKE SHIMABUKURO Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 7:30 p.m. Fee. OCT 27 of the most infl uential songwriters of early rock LAWRENCE, 785-864-2787 THE HAVANA CUBA ALL-STARS: CUBAN Consider the humble ukulele. It’s an adaptation of and roll. Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 a stringed instrument that traveled with Portuguese lied.ku.edu/calendar NIGHTS SE 8th Avenue, 7:30 p.m. Fee. immigrants who came to work in the sugar cane The pulse of the Caribbean fi lls the air as TOPEKA, 785-234-2787 fi elds of Hawaii. Islanders made the “machete” FAIRS/FESTIVALS Cuba’s most prominent musicians share their www.topekaperformingarts.org their own, mixing external infl uences of classical rich musical heritage, from the Rumba to the OCT 30 European music and Spanish guitar with Hawaiian SEP 3-OCT 16 Cha-Cha-Cha to the Habanera. This exciting songs. Native Hawaiians renamed the little machete band brings the Cuban vibe to life with rhyth- LYLE LOVETT AND ROBERT EARL KEEN KANSAS CITY RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL the ukulele, and it’s become synonymous with The Kansas City Renaissance Festival is mic drums and castanets, wailing trumpets, A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has Hawaiian music and Hawaiian culture. Jake Shima- masterful acoustic guitar and amazing vocals. broadened the defi nition of American music celebrating 40 magical years in Kansas City! bukuro comes from that same process of mixing Pay heed to the exploits of Jousting Knights Devoted to presenting the wide tapestry that in a career that spans 14 albums over three both island and outside infl uences, both modern exists in Cuban music — from Latin dance to decades. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, on thundering steeds, roam the village shops and historical. He’s combined the qualities of a for unique crafts, delight in comedy, music, soulful ballads — this concert presents the great the Texas-based musician fuses elements of long line of virtuoso ukulele players with modern musical traditions of the Cuban people. “The Americana, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues magic and more on our 20 stages of non-stop rock musicians to create a sound that’s uniquely his entertainment, and feast on delicious food and Asere Friendship Tour” is The Havana Cuba in a convention-defying manner that breaks own but still fi rmly grounded in Hawaiian tradition. All-Stars’ debut U.S. tour and celebrates the down barriers. It’s not always easy to sum up drink from the far reached of the globe! There’s Lied Center, 1600 Stewart Drive, 7:30 p.m. Fee. something for the whole family on our 16-acre new open friendship between the United States a career — let alone a life’s ambition — so LAWRENCE, 785-864-2787 and Cuba. McCain Auditorium, Kansas State village. 633 N. 130th St., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fee. succinctly, but those fi ve words from Robert lied.ku.edu/calendar University, 1501 Goldstein Circle, 7:30 p.m. Earl Keen’s calling-card anthem just about do BONNER SPRINGS, 913-721-2110 Fee. it. You can complete the lyric with the next NOV 5 www.facebook.com/KansasCityRenFest MANHATTAN, 785-532-6428 fi ve words — the ones routinely shouted back SEVEN THINGS I’VE LEARNED: AN EVE- OCT 1 www.k-state.edu/mccain/events at Keen by thousands of fans a night (“and the NING WITH IRA GLASS party never ends!”) — just to punctuate the RILEY FALL FESTIVAL Ira Glass is the host and creator of the public OCT 28 point with a fl ourish, but it’s the part about A day fi lled with family fun! 5K Trail Run, radio program This American Life. The show is BIG HEAD BLUES CLUB the journey that gets right to the heart of what BBQ Competition, Kid’s Activities, Pie Baking heard each week by over 2.2 million listeners on If you’re a fan of Muddy Waters and Bo Did- makes Keen tick. McCain Auditorium, Kansas Contest, Local Vendors, Beer Garden, Free-will more than 500 public radio stations, with another dley, or even Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and State University, 1501 Goldstein Circle, 7:30 Donation Lunch, and much more. Downtown 2.2 million podcast downloads. For years, the Rolling Stones, then you’ve heard the songs of p.m. Fee. Riley, 222 S. Broadway St., 5-12 a.m. podcast of This American Life was the most Willie Dixon. This season, Big Head Todd and MANHATTAN, 785-532-6428 RILEY, 785-443-1796 the Monsters will join forces with three second- popular one on iTunes, until the show started www.facebook.com/RileyFallFestival www.k-state.edu/mccain/events its fi rst spin-off program Serial, which quickly generation blues stars, Mud Morganfi eld, Billy CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 Reserve Your Space Today! For the "2017 Senior Resources Directory," a special pull-out section that will be available in the January 2017 issue of Kaw Valley Senior Monthly. Please mail completed form to Groenhagen Advertising, 2612 Cranley St., Lawrence, KS 66046.
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The 2016 Senior Resources Directory is available online at http://seniormonthly.net/2016srresourcesdirectory.pdf 26 • October 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 25 HEALTH & fi tness FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH WEDNESDAYS OCT 1 HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC FREE NUTRITION CLINIC OKTOBERFEST ONGOING Drop in 8:30-9:30 a.m. at West Ridge Mall Meet with a Stormont Vail Health registered (Food Court, near the restrooms), 1801 S.W. dietitian to discuss your nutrition needs and 35th annual event sponsored by Junior Guild, PERSONAL TRAINING with more than 100 arts and crafts vendors, plus Wanamaker Road. Free. No appointment neces- questions. Appointments available at the Need help reaching your fi tness goals? Lawrence sary. HealthWise Clinic, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Call German foods and music along the city’s Com- Parks and Recreation has certifi ed personal mercial Street Mall. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 for an appointment. trainers to help you make your workouts safe, TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 ATCHISON, 800-234-1854 productive and successful. Training and registra- TUESDAYS visitatchison.com tion are available at all recreation centers. For FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC WEDNESDAYS more information, contact Gayle Sigurdson. Drop in 10 a.m.-noon every Tuesday. Stormont FREE MEDICATION CLINIC OCT 1 LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 OZTOBERFEST Vail Health’s HealthWise Clinic, 2252 S.W. Bring questions to Stormont Vail Health’s 10th Ave. No appointment necessary. trained pharmacy staff regarding your medica- Mark your calendar to celebrate one of America’s ONGOING tions (prescriptions or over-the-counter). best-known fairy tales - The Wizard of Oz! Join TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 FIT FOR LIFE Appointments available by phone or at the us in downtown Wamego for a variety of activities Exercise in a safe, supervised and non-threaten- TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS HealthWise Clinic, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Call including our OZ Costume Contest, Car Show, ing environment. Physician’s medical clear- JAZZERCISE LITE for an appointment. Munchkinland, OZ Market, Beer Garden, live ance required. 12 sessions. Fee. LMH Therapy Fitness that’s invigorating, not intimidating. TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 entertainment, food vendors, children’s activities, Services. This 60-minute class pairs moderate aero- and more. 430 Lincoln Ave, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-505-2712 bics with exercises designed to improve your FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH WAMEGO, 785-456-7849 ONGOING strength, balance, and fl exibility. 10:20-11:20 FREE HEARING CONSULTATIONS www.oztoberfest.com a.m. at 3115 W. 6th St. Dr. Matthew J. Brown of Kaw Valley Hearing is ZUMBA GOLD OCT 8 LAWRENCE, 785-331-4333 pleased to announce that every fi rst Wednesday Perfect for active older adults who are looking of the month he will be offering free hearing LANSING FALL FESTIVAL for a modifi ed Zumba class that recreates the TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS consultations. Call today to schedule your This event gives local organizations an opportu- original moves you love at a lower-intensity pace. HEALTHWISE EXERCISE CLASS desired appointment time or stop in the fi rst nity to raise funds and share information about The design of the class introduces easy-to-follow This fun workout includes chair aerobics, Wednesday OF THE MONTH. If you currently their groups. Come enjoy another great autumn Zumba choreography that focuses on balance, strength training, balance and fl exibility exer- wear hearing aids stop in for a free clean and setting in Lansing with food and music! Ven- range of motion and coordination. Come ready to cises tailored to seniors and others looking to check of your existing hearing aids. dors are asked to keep a fall theme with their sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feel- stay fi t. 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thurs- LAWRENCE, (785)748-8034 products. Local artists display their works and ing strong. Choose from three class different class days at Stormont Vail Health, 1500 S.W. 10th some provide demonstrations. Angel Falls Trail, schedules to meet your needs. For more informa- Ave. Cost: $25 punch card covers 20 drop-in FRIDAYS 900 Ida St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. tion or to enroll, call the Community Building or classes. Call for enrollment forms. BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS LANSING, 913-727-5488 search activity 127102 at www.lprd.org. TOPEKA, 785-354-5225 Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews, 8:30 a.m. Open www.lansing.ks.us LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 to the public. TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS LAWRENCE, 785-841-6845 FARMERS MARKETS FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH FLEXERCISE HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC This exercise program emphasizes safe and SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH APR 9-NOV 19 Drop in 9:30-11 a.m. at the Downtown YMCA, benefi cial movements and routines that will HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC 421 S.W. Van Buren. Free. No appointment SATURDAY FARMERS MARKET increase your fl exibility, strength and endurance. Drop in 9:30-11 a.m. at the Southwest YMCA, necessary. Meets from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at East Lawrence 3635 S.W. Chelsea Drive. Free. No appoint- Stroll through the open air market, enjoy the TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 live entertainment and demonstrations while Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St. Closed. Fee. ment necessary. you select fruits, vegetables, soap, baked goods, MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS Enroll at LPRD.org or at East Lawrence Center. TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 LAWRENCE, 785-856-6030 meat, jams, jellies, wine, pasta sauces, salsa, A.M. WALKING CLUB SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH fl owers, honey, fudge and so much more. 824 Need exercise? Come to the East Lawrence TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS New Hampshire St., 7-11 a.m. WELLNESS FRIDAY Recreation Center (7-9 a.m.) or Holcom Park FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Join representatives from LMH the second LAWRENCE, 785-505-0117 Recreation Center (7-11 a.m.), Monday through Held at the Wakarusa Wellness Center, 4920 Friday of each month for discussion on a health www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com Friday. You’ll get your heart pumping and have Bob Billings Parkway, located 1 block west of or wellness topic of interest. No registration MAY 3-OCT 25 a great time building friendships with fellow Wakarusa at the intersection of Research Park needed; just drop in. Each program lasts about walkers. FREE. Lawrence Parks and Recreation. TUESDAY FARMERS MARKET Drive. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. No one hour. LMH Performance and Wellness For more information, contact Stephen Mason. appointment necessary. Center, Suite 100, Lawrence Parks and Recre- Stroll through the open air market, enjoy the live LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 entertainment and demonstrations while you LAWRENCE, 785-856-6030 ation Sports Pavilion, 100 Rock Chalk Lane, select fruits, vegetables, soap, baked goods, meat, MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS 9:30 a.m. TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS LAWRENCE, 785-749-5800 jams, jellies, wine, pasta sauces, salsa, fl owers, PICKLEBALL - OPEN PLAY ZOSTAVAX (SHINGLES) CLINIC honey, fudge and so much more. Lawrence Public Monday-Friday at the Sports Pavilion Law- The Zostavax (shingles) vaccine can be admin- THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Library Outdoor Plaza, 707 Vermont St., 4-6 p.m. rence. For competitive, recreational and begin- istered from 8 a.m.-noon. at the Stormont Vail HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC LAWRENCE, 785-505-0117 ning players. Call the East Lawrence Center for HealthWise Clinic, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. A Drop in 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Oakland Com- www.lawrencefarmersmarket.com specifi c days and times. There is no charge for doctor’s prescription is required, and costs may munity Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. Free. No MAY 11-OCT 12 open play. apply. appointment necessary. LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 CAPITOL MIDWEEK FARMERS MARKET TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 The Capitol Midweek Farmers Market is your TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH place to fi nd fresh, locally grown produce, BADMINTON OPEN BOCCE BALL HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC herbs, honey and much more! We are celebrat- Players of all skill levels are welcome to join Interested in playing bocce ball? There are two Drop in 9 to 10 a.m. at the Rose Hill Place club- ing 10 years of providing a walking destina- in this friendly game that challenges agility, public courts at Holcom Park. Equipment can be house, S.W. 37th and Gage Boulevard. Free. No tion to healthy, affordable foods in downtown pace and coordination. Games are played on a checked out from the Holcom Park Recreation appointment necessary. Topeka throughout the 2016 season. Join us drop-in basis so join us when you can. Basic Center. Beginners are invited to join experi- TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 every week for the freshest local foods, special equipment is provided; players are welcome to enced players for open play on Wednesday guest vendors and 10th anniversary events. bring their own racquets. For more informa- nights from 6-8 p.m. Call 832-7940 for informa- FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Kansas State Capitol, 900 SW Jackson, 7:30 tion, contact Gayle Sigurdson at 785-832-7920. tion or to make court reservations within 24 HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC a.m.-12 p.m. (Lawrence Parks and Recreation). Location: hours of playing time. Drop in 9-10:30 a.m. at the Kuehne Branch TOPEKA, 785-296-8060 Sports Pavilion Lawrence, 6-8 p.m. No fee. LAWRENCE LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 CONTINUED ON PAGE 27 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY October 2016 • 27 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 26 Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at St. Francis Health Center, 1700 SW 7th St. (North) YMCA, 1936 N.W. Tyler St. Free. No Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. INDIVIDUAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT TOPEKA, 785-295-5555 Vermont Towers, 1101 Vermont St., appointment necessary. Individual appointments are available, 5:30-7:30 FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. p.m., as well as phone support. Other times are available. No cost. Call Terry Frizzell. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP OCT WEDNESDAYS TOPEKA, 785-271-6500; 785-230-6730 on Grace Hospice invites individuals coping with the loss of loved ones to join us. For more infor- WALK-TOBER 2016 Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Dr., fi rst Monday between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. October is National Walking Month and an Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. mation, call Grace Hospice at 785-228-0400 or ideal time to get outdoors and walk. Sign up Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH 1-800-396-7778. Aldersgate Village, Manches- for Walk-tober 2016, a free walking program to Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP ter Lodge, 7220 SW Asbury Dr., 1 p.m. complete in October on your own or with your Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St., LAWRENCE SENIOR CENTER TOPEKA own group. Participants will also receive health Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. 2:15-3:45 PM, 785-842-0543 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS and wellness tips and healthy recipes. Optional WATER AEROBICS CLASSES group walks offered a few times during the FRIDAYS FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH Clinton Place, 2125 Clinton Parkway, OrthoKansas, P.A. offers aquatic programs and month. Enrollment deadline is 9/26. To enroll, GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. services, which are open to the public. Special contact [email protected] or (785) Facilitated by LMH Chaplain Angela Lowe. Wyndam Place, 2551 Crossgate Dr., features include warm water therapeutic pool 505-3066, or enroll on-line at lmh.org. Atten- Meets in the LMH Chapel, 2nd fl oor. Lawrence Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. with deep water capability. Class time is 5:30 dance at an orientation session is recommended, Memorial Hospital. Peterson Acres, 2930 Peterson Rd., p.m. 1112 W. 6th St., Ste. 124. but not required for those who have not partici- LAWRENCE, 785-505-3140 LAWRENCE, 785-838-7885 pated previously. Orientation dates: Tuesday, Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. 9/13, 6:00 p.m. or Monday 9/19, 12:00 p.m. – FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH www.OrthoKansasPA.com both at LMH Main Campus or Friday 9/16 9:00 Lawrence Public CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH For adults who have lost loved ones. Call LMH a.m. at the LMH Performance and Wellness HEALING AFTER LOSS BY SUICIDE Center. To enroll in an orientation session, go to Library BOOK TALKS Chaplain Angela Lowe for more information. lmh.org or call LMH Connect Care. LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (HEALS) LAWRENCE 4-5 PM, 785-840-3140 For those who have lost a loved one by suicide. THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Fellow survivors offer an atmosphere of under- Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St., 1 p.m. FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH standing and emotional support by encouraging OCT 8 Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., 2:30 p.m. KNOW YOUR NUMBERS – CHOLESTEROL CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP families and individuals to share healthy ways AND GLUCOSE SCREENING THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with the of coping and grieving. Contact Steve New- comer at for more information. Pozez Educa- This drop in screening event offers a lipid Pioneer Ridge-Asst. Living, 4851 Harvard Rd., responsibilities of caring for a spouse, parent, tion Center, 1505 SW 8th St. profi le (full cholesterol test) and blood sugar 10 a.m. or loved one? Do you need information about (glucose) by fi nger stick. $20/test. A fast of 9-10 Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle, Alzheimer’s disease or other disorders? Please TOPEKA, 785-478-4947 or 785-296-8349 hours is recommended; water and necessary 1 p.m. join us in one of our Caregiver Support Groups. FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH medications are okay. Please note: each test Sponsored by Douglas County Senior Services, FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Inc. Douglas County Senior Services, Inc., 745 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP takes about 10 minutes so there may be a short Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., 2:30 p.m. Join representatives from Lawrence Memorial wait depending on how many others are ahead Vermont St., 2:15-3:45 p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-842-0543 Hospital Oncology Center and the American of you. LMH Performance and Wellness Center, FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Cancer Society for a general cancer support 8-9:30 a.m. Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Dr., 10 a.m. EEVERYVERY TTUESDAYUESDAY TTHROUGHHROUGH FFRIDAYRIDAY group. Open to anyone with any cancer diagnoses LAWRENCE, 785-505-5800 MEN’S COFFEE and/or family members or others affected by their OCT 12 MEETINGS Meets in the library at Pioneer Ridge, 4851 Har- cancer. For more information, contact Liv Frost KNOW YOUR NUMBERS – CHOLESTEROL vard Rd., at 9:30 a.m. Open to the public. at 785-505-2807 or email to [email protected]. SUNDAYS LAWRENCE, 785-749-2000 LAWRENCE AND GLUCOSE SCREENING O.U.R.S. (OLDSTERS UNITED FOR This drop in screening event offers a lipid RESPONSIBLE SERVICE) DANCE FFIRSTIRST TTUESDAYUESDAY OOFF TTHEHE MMONTHONTH FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH profi le (full cholesterol test) and blood sugar BBLOODLOOD PPRESSURERESSURE CCLINICLINIC MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER (glucose) by fi nger stick. $20/test. A fast of 9-10 OURS dances are held every Sunday evening from 6-9 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. 6th HHealthWiseealthWise 5555 CClinic.linic. 88:30-9:30:30-9:30 aa.m..m. WWestridgeestridge SUPPORT GROUP - TOPEKA hours is recommended; water and necessary MMallall ((FoodFood CCourt,ourt, RRestroomestroom EEntrance).ntrance). FFree.ree. Meets at St. Francis Health Center’s Cancer medications are okay. Please note: each test St. Dances are open to everyone. Admission is $7 per person. Carry-in meal served at 7:15. TTOPEKA,OPEKA, 7785-354-678785-354-6787 Center, 1700 S.W. 7th St., 7 p.m. takes about 10 minutes so there may be a short TOPEKA, 785-230-4422 wait depending on how many others are ahead LAWRENCE FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH of you. LMH Main Campus (West lobby), 325 MONDAYS LAWRENCE AREA COALITION TO HONOR FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Maine St., 8-9:30 a.m. BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP END-OF-LIFE CHOICES LAWRENCE AREA PARTNERS IN AGING LAWRENCE, 785-505-5800 Meets at Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold, 5:30 Works with 31 other Kansas communities to Networking group. Call Ashley at 785-842- OCT 19 p.m. Call Dena for more information. help all Kansans live with dignity, comfort and 0543 for more information. $12.00 to attend PREDIABETES CLASS LAWRENCE, 785-979-8362 peace at the end-of-life, regardless of age. Mem- (includes lunch). 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. This free class is for those at risk for developing bers have backgrounds in healthcare, pastoral MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS care, senior citizens’ services, funeral home FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH diabetes or have already been told that they have PARKINSON MEETING prediabetes. Topics include preventing or delay- WATER AEROBICS CLASSES care, library and educational services. Meets at OrthoKansas, P.A. offers aquatic programs and Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier, 5:30-7 p.m. ing Type 2 diabetes, diet, exercise, weight loss, 3 p.m. in Conference E of LMH. services, which are open to the public. Special LAWRENCE, 785-235-1367 or (800) 798-1366 medications and avoiding potential complications. LAWRENCE, 785-830-8130 features include warm water therapeutic pool Taught by LMH Diabetes Education Center staff. with deep water capability. Class times are 6:30 FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH EVERY OTHER THURSDAY Advance enrollment requested. 12-1:30 p.m. a.m., 9 a.m., and 5 p.m. 1112 W. 6th St., Ste. 124. MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP LAWRENCE, 785-505-5800 LAWRENCE, 785-838-7885 SUPPORT GROUP - LAWRENCE Ongoing adult group. Midland Hospice, Build- www.OrthoKansasPA.com Meets at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 5:30 p.m. ing A, 10:30 a.m. Please call for start dates and Lawrence Public LAWRENCE, 785-393-1256 information packet. MONDAYS TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Library BOOKMOBILE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP EVERY OTHER THURSDAY 12-week adult group for recent loss. Midland TOPEKA AREA OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP MONDAYS Hospice, Building A, 4-5 p.m. Please call for Our focus is supporting, assisting, and educating GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle, start dates and information packet. individuals with colostomies, ileostomies, uros- Ongoing adult group. Midland Hospice, Build- Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 tomies and continent ostomies. Meets at 6 p.m. CONTINUED ON PAGE 28 28 • October 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 27 wanting to learn more about the herbs grown in THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH ing A, 5:30 p.m. Please call for start dates and the garden and in the wild. Meets at 7 p.m. at STROKE SUPPORT GROUP CHRISTIAN WIDOW/WIDOWERS information packet. the Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence, 1263 N. For those recovering from a stroke, and/or their ORGANIZATION 1100 Rd. To sign up to receive updates, email TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 family and friends. Meets at 4-5:30 p.m. For We have a covered dish dinner, a short meeting, [email protected] or join our Face- more information call LMH Kreider Rehab and then play dime bingo with playing cards. book page at www.facebook.com/HerbGroup. FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Center. 5:30 p.m. at 17th and Stone. For additional STROKE SUPPORT GROUP LAWRENCE LAWRENCE, 785-505-2712 information, email [email protected]. Meet other stroke survivors, their families, SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH TOPEKA and hear guest speakers discuss topics related THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH to recovery. Please contact Randy Williams MEMORY SUPPORT GROUP ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH or Lisa Rundell for more information. Kansas Held at The Windsor of Lawrence, 3220 Peter- Alzheimer’s support group for families and ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL Rehabilitation Hospital, 1504 SW 8th Ave. son Rd., 2 p.m. For more information, please caregivers. Blassingame Home Care, 1835 N call Amy Homer. EMPLOYEES TOPEKA, 785-235-6600 Topeka Blvd., Suite 205, 6-7 p.m. RSVP by The Topeka chapter of the National Active LAWRENCE, 785-832-9900 calling. SATURDAYS and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH TOPEKA, 785-286-2273 meets on the fourth Friday OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE BRIDGE CLUB (except Nov. and Dec.) at Aldersgate Village, Bring a partner and join us for an evening of DIABETES EDUCATION GROUP THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH The Diabetes Education Center provides a 7220 SW Asbury Drive, Topeka. Buffet lunch bridge, snacks and prizes. Annual membership ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL begins at noon followed by a program/speaker fee. First two visits are free. Kaw Valley Bridge free monthly program for those with diabetes EMPLOYEES and their support persons, at 6 p.m. Lawrence and business meeting. NARFE’s mission is to Center, 1025 N. 3rd Street, 6:30 p.m. The Lawrence chapter of the National Active Memorial Hospital, Meeting Room A. represent government employees, active and LAWRENCE, 785-760-4195 and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) meets retired, before Congress. Employees from all LAWRENCE, 785-505-3062 the third Wednesday OF THE MONTH at Con- ONE SATURDAY EACH MONTH branches of federal government employment SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH roy’s Pub, located at 3115 W. 6th in Lawrence. are welcome, and encouraged to attend. For LAWRENCE DEATH CAFE SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF A program begins at noon, followed by lunch information, call Jim Miller. At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather and a short business meeting. First time lunch TOPEKA, 785-478-0651 to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. TOPEKA is free. NARFE’s mission is to defend and A Death Cafe is a discussion group about Soroptimist International’s mission is to enhance benefi ts career federal employees earn. OCT 10 death rather than a grief support or counsel- improve the lives of women and girls in local Employees from all branches of government are communities and throughout the world. Meets at CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP ing session. Group meets once a month on welcome and encouraged to attend. For more Being a caregiver can be incredibly stressful, a Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. To learn more, 6:30 p.m. at the Topeka-Shawnee County Public information, please call Betty Scribner, mem- Library. Guests welcome. Please email info@ but you don’t have to do it alone. Come meet contact cwhiston@sunfl ower.com or visit bership chairman. and talk to others who are in the same situation www.facebook.com/pages/Lawrence-Death- soroptimisttopeka.org for more information. LAWRENCE, 785-843-7481 TOPEKA, 785-221-0501 as you. Moderated by April Maddox, caregiver Cafe/520304204753986?ref=hl. support specialist at Jayhawk Area Agency www.soroptimisttopeka.org LAWRENCE THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH on Aging. Topeka & Shawnee County Public LUNCH AFTER LOSS SECOND MONDAY, SEP-MAY SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Library, Anton Room 202, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. A social support group to re-engage life after TOPEKA, 785-580-4662 LAWRENCE CLASSICS, GENERAL NAACP MEETING-LAWRENCE CHAPTER the death of a loved one. Meets at 11 a.m. at FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS Meets at the Lawrence public Library Gallery Paisano’s Ristorante, Fleming Place, SW 10th & OCT 13 Volunteer service club. Room at 6:30 p.m. Gage. Dutch treat. Requires a reservation. Call NORTH EAST KANSAS ROCK & FOSSIL LAWRENCE, 785-841-0030, 785-979-4692 LAWRENCE, 785-331-4575 Terry Frizzell at Heartland Hospice of Topeka CLUB SECOND & FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH for your reservation. General Meeting. Bring something to Show SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH TOPEKA, 785-271-6500 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP ALZHEIMER’S/CAREGIVER SUPPORT & Tell. Public welcome. Topeka & Shawnee GROUP THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH County Public Library, 1515 SW 10th, 6:30 Meets at the Topeka Shawnee County Public p.m. Information: NEKanRockandFossil@ Library, 1515 S.W. 10th Ave., 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association-Heart CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP of America Chapter. KU Center for Research, gmail.com. TOPEKA, 785-235-1367 Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging, 2910 SW TOPEKA www.jhawkaaa.org 1315 Wakarusa Dr., Rm. 214, 1-2:30 p.m. Topeka Blvd., 12-1 p.m. LAWRENCE, 913-831-3888 LAWRENCE, 785-235-1367 or (800) 798-1366 SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH MISCELLANEOUS NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH AND VETERAN RAILROAD EMPLOYEES HAPPY TIME SQUARES SQUARE DANCE GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY Meets at 9:30-11 a.m. at Coyote Canyon Buffet. CLUB Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold., 4 p.m. Spon- SCRABBLE: OPEN PLAY TOPEKA, www.narvre.com Meets at First United Methodist Church-West sored by Grace Hospice. Anyone interested is welcome-beginner or Campus, 867 Hwy 40 (1 block west Hwy 40/ LAWRENCE, 785-841-5300 long timer-just walk in or give a call. Douglas SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH K10 Bypass). Plus: 7:30-8 p.m., Mainstream County Senior Service, 745 Vermont St., 1-4 LAWRENCE ACTION CIVITAN CLUB 8-10 p.m. Contact Frank & Betty Alexander. FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH p.m. Civitans have been helping people since the LAWRENCE, 785-843-2584 CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP LAWRENCE, 785-842-0543 organization’s founding in 1917, by a group of www.happytimesquares.com Administered by Senior Outreach Services in businessmen determined to make a difference cooperation with Jayhawk Area Agency on WEDNESDAYS in their community. Club meets at 6 p.m. at Just THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Aging, Inc. Designed to be a safe place to assist WILD WEE WEDNESDAYS AT THE Food, which is located at 1000 E. 11th St. For LAWRENCE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT and empower caregivers of seniors. Rose Hill DISCOVERY CENTER more information, please visit the Civitan Inter- GROUP Place Clubhouse, 3600 SW Gage Blvd., 1 p.m. After the big kids are off to school, bring your national website at civitan.org, the Lawrence FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2415 TOPEKA, 785-235-1367, EXT. 130 lil’ ones to the Discovery Center for special ACTION Civitan Club’s Facebook page at CLINTON PARKWAY, LAWRENCE, 2 PM activities just for them. Preschoolers can www.facebook.com/lawrenceactioncivitan. FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH explore their senses, create crafts and learn LAWRENCE THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH TOPEKA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY about the different animals at the Discovery GRANDPARENT AND CAREGIVER TGS promotes and stimulates the education, Center. Parents, guardians, and child care SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH SUPPORT GROUP knowledge and interest of the membership providers can meet other parents and talk with KAW VALLEY HERBS STUDY GROUP Strengthening family relationships and improv- and the public in family history, genealogical early childhood professionals. Free coffee is An informal group meeting monthly to study ing positive parenting skills. Meets from 6:30-8 records and research. Meets at the Topeka- available. 4400 SW 10th Ave., 10:30 a.m.-12 herbs. We will learn about the aspects of each p.m. at St. Francis Hospital, 2nd fl oor meet- Shawnee County Public Library, 7 p.m. No p.m. herb: culinary uses, aromatherapy applications, ing rooms. Child care available with 48 hours meeting in April, November or December. TOPEKA, 785-783-8300 medicinal properties, historical lore, growing notice. TOPEKA, 785-233-5762 www.kansasdiscovery.org and crafting. This group is open to anyone www.tgstopeka.org TOPEKA, 785-286-2329 or 785-231-0763 CONTINUED ON PAGE 29 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY October 2016 • 29 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 28 International) and Home Style chili, salsa and hot wings. The festivities begin Friday night SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH with live music and fi reworks. The contest Kaw Valley MONTHLY GUIDED HIKE takes place Saturday. There are lots of free chili Clinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you samples for the public, as well as games, activi- to join us for monthly hikes through the park ties and live music. Old Town Lenexa, Santa Fe enior onthly every Second Sunday through the coming year. S M Trail Drive, 6-10 p.m. on Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Each journey will take you approximately 2 on Saturday. Free. miles along the sections of the existing North LENEXA, 913-477-7100 Have Kaw Valley Shore Trails that fl ow throughout Clinton State www.lenexa.com/parks/festivals_chili.html Park. We’ll be exploring the understatedly hilly terrain and abundant wildlife of Eastern Kansas. OCT 26 Senior Monthly Amateur arborists and bird watchers will be YWCA OF NE KS NETWORK LUNCH amazed at the numerous species present within James Brown, Topeka Chief of Police. Lunch delivered right to the park boundaries. Fee. Clinton Reservoir, buffet (11:45 a.m.)Lunch reservations at 785- State Park, and Wildlife Area, 798 N 1415 Rd., 233-1750, ext. 200, or email sethp@ywcaneks. your home. Just 1 p.m. org. Fee for lunch. Free non-lunch seating for LAWRENCE, 785-842-8562 speaker only. $ 50 ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/ TOPEKA Clinton 8 OCT 27-30 OCT 12 AVTT - AMERICAN VETERANS for 12 issues! YWCA OF NE KS NETWORK LUNCH TRAVELING TRIBUTE Tiffany Anderson, Ph.D., Topeka USD 501 The mission of the AVTT Traveling Wall project Name: ______Superintendent. Lunch buffet (11:45 a.m.) is to travel the nation to honor, respect, and Lunch reservations at 785-233-1750, ext. 200, remember men and women who served in the Address: ______or email [email protected]. Fee for lunch. armed forces, and to pay specifi c tributes to Free non-lunch seating for speaker only. those who gave everything during their service. City: ______State: ____ Zip: ______TOPEKA Since the tribute is mobile it allows people to OCT 14 & 15 honor and respect veterans and active mili- tary personnel without having to travel great Mail this completed form along with $8.50* to: LENEXA CHILI CHALLENGE distances. The Wall will open to the public on Groenhagen Advertising, L.L.C. The hearty smell of chili and fl avorful spices Thursday, Oct. 27, at noon and remain open to will fi ll the air in Old Town Lenexa for the the public until Sunday, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. Ray 2612 Cranley St. annual Lenexa Chili Challenge. Nearly 200 Miller Park, 4103 S 4th St. Free. teams vie for the top prize in a variety of LEAVENWORTH, 913-758-6725 Lawrence, KS 66046 categories: CASI (Chili Appreciation Society www.visitleavenworthks.com * Please make out check or money order to “Groenhagen Advertising.” SeniorMonthly: Locally Owned and Operated KTPK, WIBW (Alpha Media, Portland, Oregon) Lawrence Journal-World (Ogden Newspapers, Inc., With Senior Wheeling, West Virginia) Monthly, KSNT (Media General, your Richmond, Virginia)
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital’s Endowment Association to host seminar “Lessons Learned: The case of the seminar, which is open to both legal bookkeeper who forged a will to try and fi nancial professionals and com- to steal an inheritance,” will begin at 4 munity members. Continuing educa- p.m. on November 9 at Maceli’s, 1031 tion credits will be available. Joining New Hampshire St., Lawrence. the LMH Endowment Association in The seminar, which is part of the sponsoring the event are Trust Com- Endowment Association’s Healthy, pany of Kansas, The Trust Company Wealthy and Wise series, will feature and the Douglas County Estate Plan- Rachael Pirner, an attorney with the ning Council. Wichita fi rm of Triplett, Woolf, Garret- Light refreshments will be served. son. She will discuss the highly publicized To attend, RSVP by November 1 to case that included a bookkeeper who tried Caroline Trowbridge, LMH Endow- to inherit millions of dollars that were ment Association planned giving spe- intended for Fort Hays State University. cialist, at 785-505-3313 or caroline. A $15 fee will be charged for this [email protected]. KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY October 2016 • 33 ‘Stand By Me’ benefi t event for Kansas Advocates for Better Care “Stand By Me” is an annual charity ties which would assure better care is event that benefi ts the non-profi t work for enough well trained care providers of Kansas Advocates for Better Care to assist seniors at home or in a facility.” (KABC) for older adults and better There is no cost to attend Stand By Me, elder care. KABC works with older all donations are appreciated. The event adults and family caregivers offering is open to the public. RSVPs are required guidance and support as they face life- by October 14. Light refreshments will changing decisions about long-term be served and can be enjoyed to tunes care received at home or in a residen- from the Fabulous Torque’s. Guests are tial facility. KABC dedicates its advo- asked to RSVP by contacting the KABC cacy work to improving the safety and offi ce at (785) 842-3088 or toll free (800) care of older adults through one-on- 525-1782, or by email at [email protected] one guidance and support with seniors “KABC is completing its 40th year of and families, education of public dedicated citizen advocacy to promote policy makers, and elder abuse pre- and achieve successes in bettering the vention training with seniors and law long-term care of older Kansans. Last enforcement. Stand By Me will be held year KABC helped more than 12,000 on Sunday, October 23, from 2-5 p.m. older adults and caregivers with guid- at Maceli’s in Lawrence, 1031 New ance, support, education, and training, Hillside Village Achieves a Hampshire. Kathy Greenlee, former as well as educating policy makers U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging and on what older adults want and need Zero Deficiency Survey Kansas Secretary of Aging will be hon- for policies that govern senior care. One of the primary concerns families have when looking for a ored with the KABC Caring Award. Kathy Greenlee has been an outstand- long term care setting for their loved one is the quality of care Stand By Me is a fun time for a great ing leader in the public policy arena cause and offers up music, a charity auc- for improved care and safety of older the facility will provide. Hillside Village is pleased to announce tion, live music by the Fabulous Torques adults, and we are so pleased to be hon- that the State of Kansas presented us with a Certificate of and refreshments. All proceeds from oring her for this work.” said Carlsen. Recognition for our recent zero deficiency survey in Assisted Stand By Me directly support guidance KABC is a non-profi t organization Living. Very few facilities are able to achieve a zero deficiency and problem-solving with older adults, beholden to no commercial interests. It survey from the State and we are proud of this accomplish- training for caregivers, and educational is supported by individuals who support ment. Achieving this type of excellent rating requires a resources which provide direction for the organization’s mission of improving concerted effort by our entire team including nursing, dietary, achieving better care. Kansas Auction- the quality of care in all long-term care maintenance, housekeeping, therapy, and social services. eers Association Hall of Famer, Lester settings. The organization was founded There are a lot of good things going on at Hillside Village. 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Monthly can insert Main event sponsors for 2016 are your circulars or Stevens & Brand LLP and Mr. William Dann. “We appreciate the community’s flyers for as little as generous support of Stand By Me,” Linda Carlsen, KABC President said. $50 per 1,000.* “Thanks to the generosity of the indi- viduals and businesses which sponsor Call 785-841-9417 Call 913-583-1260 ext. 116 today Stand By Me and donate auction items, for more information. KABC’s public education efforts to to schedule a tour! prevent harm of elders and to promote *10% discount when you 7 TH 3TREET s $E 3OTO +3 better care of older Kansans remains do 6,000 inserts. EQUAL HOUSING strong. One of KABC’s current priori- OPPORTUNITY WWWHILLSIDEDESOTOCOM 34 • October 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY (Isaiah 41:10). c/o Billy Graham, Billy Graham Evan- MY WORD God loves your husband; may you gelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham both discover this truth in deeper ways Parkway, Charlotte, N.C., 28201; call during this time. 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Serving Seniors in Topeka & Surrounding Areas Phone: 785-250-7838 Contact: Debbie You make the appointment, then call Debbie’s Redi-Ride. I will get you or your loved one to: • Medical Appointments • Grocery Shopping - Help you carry in and put things away • Personal Trips - Hair/Nail Appointments - Airport - Concerts Anywhere you want to go, including Kansas City area. I will treat you like family. Debbie’s Redi-Ride Door to Door & So Much More. KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY October 2016 • 35 of Scotland, it’s worth the trouble. more spectacular it becomes.” RICK STEVES’ EUROPE The Orkneys are alluring to adventur- - Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) ous visitors seeking a contrast to the writes European travel guidebooks rest of Scotland—with no real tradi- and hosts travel shows on public tele- tion for clans, tartans, or bagpipes, vision and public radio. Email him at Scotland’s ultimate these islands feel more Norwegian than [email protected] and follow his Highlander. For the sightseer, Orkney blog on Facebook. has two draws unmatched in Scotland: © 2016 Rick Steves island getaways some of the fi nest prehistoric sites in Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC. northern Europe, and the harbor called By Rick Steves tion—as my driver said, Mull is a place Scapa Flow with fascinating remnants of cold, wet, windy winters and mild, Tribune Content Agency of the German fl eet scuttled here in the wet, windy summers. aftermath of World War I. Orkney’s ears ago, I met a dear man on a Another island getaway is Iona, landscape has a wind-scrubbed, pas- Ydeserted roadside in the Scottish famous as the birthplace of Christian- toral appeal: dramatic sea cliffs ring Highlands. I was scrambling to make a ity in Scotland. Though it’s just three a mostly fl at, bald island, with few TV show about the area, and as if placed miles by 1.5 miles, it was a center of trees and lots of tidy farms with gently there by heaven’s Central Casting, this art and learning back when most of mooing cows. tender giant of a man was bagpiping to Europe was rutting in the Dark Age Rugged, feisty, colorful Scotland the birds, the passing clouds, and the mud. While the present abbey, nun- stands apart. With its misty islands, occasional motorist. He had picked a nery, and graveyard go back to the 13th brooding castles, hardy bagpipers, spot that seemed intentionally miles century, much of what you’ll see here and warm culture, no wonder this is a from nowhere. We stopped, and he gra- was rebuilt in the 19th century. But proud nation and an increasingly pop- ciously demonstrated his pipes, giving with sparkling-white crescents of sand ular travel destination. But if you go, us a tour of that fascinating symbol of and huge rocks that double as lookouts remember that, as my friend puts it, Scottish culture. I’ve never forgotten to the sea, it’s a place perfect for medi- “the further north and west you go, the that wonderful chance meeting. tation. The island’s only real village, Whenever I want a taste of traditional Baile Mor, has shops, a restaurant/pub, Scotland, I come to its northernmost a few accommodations, a tiny heritage reaches, where wild, severely undu- center—and no bank. lating terrain is punctuated by lochs Those more interested in nature than (lakes) and islands. The Highlands are history will enjoy trips to the wildly fi lled with magic and mystery. And the scenic Isle of Staffa, with the famous islands, in particular, are where Scot- basalt columns of Fingal’s Cave—and, tish dreams are set—mountainous, in summer, a colony of puffi ns. Com- uninhabited, scenic, and romantic. On pletely uninhabited (except for sea- these remote outposts of Scottish life, birds), Staffa is a knob of rock draped mist drifts across craggy hillsides, with a vibrant green carpet of turf. grizzled islanders man the drizzly ferry Remote and quiet, it feels like a Hebri- crossings, and midges make life miser- des nature preserve. able (bring bug spray). Here you’ll fi nd The Isle of Skye, the largest of the Scottish culture distilled to its most Inner Hebrides, is Scotland’s second- vivid and traditional. biggest island but has only about 13,000 One of my Scottish friends compares residents, roughly a quarter of whom the Hebrides Islands off Scotland’s live in the main village, Portree. Skye, west coast to malt whiskys—they’re with a name that comes from the Old all made of the same ingredients but Norse for “The Misty Isle,” has some each has its own captivating character. of Scotland’s best scenery: a coastline The most accessible are the Inner Heb- ruffl ed with peninsulas and sea lochs rides: Mull, Iona, Staffa, and Skye - all curving around craggy, black, bald easily reached by a day trip from the mountains and rolling fi elds scattered low-key port town of Oban. with stony homes. You can walk across The Isle of Mull is Scotland’s third- a desolate bluff to a lighthouse at the end largest with 300 scenic miles of coast- of the world, visit a distillery to sample line. With steep, fog-covered hillsides a peaty dram of whisky, and learn about topped by cairns (piles of stones, some- the sordid clan history of Skye—where times indicating graves) and ancient the MacLeods, MacDonalds, Macken- stone circles, it has a gloomy, other- zies, and Macraes tussled for centuries. worldly charm right out of “Game of While it takes some effort to reach Thrones.” Bring plenty of rain protec- the Orkney Islands off the north coast 36 • October 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY beaks to the grandeur of their gobbles. long white scarf around his neck. “That HUMOR He learned that turkeys are related to was quite a fi lm, Mr. Dolby,” he said. dinosaurs. They have the same chest “I’m Paul Peterson. I own a produc- structure as the giant T-Rex. tion company in California and I think Attack of the 50-Foot Turkey Now, all these years later, Dexter you’d be a good fi t for us.” He handed stood on the red carpet, lights of the Dexter his card. (Columnist’s Note: Rachael Masek, to-face with his creation. photographer’s fl ashbulbs capturing Dexter felt good as he walked away my good friend, and Internet expert As a kid, Dexter took the bus to La his image. He wasn’t used to the frenzy from the Cineplex that night. It had extraordinaire, helps me with all Mancha and got off in front of the old that came from being in front of the turned out to be quite a night for this things digital. Rachael supplied the Odeon Theatre. Every week he bought camera, But he was a fi lmmaker now small-town movie critic. basic idea and much of the content of a ticket for the afternoon matinee, and he was loving every moment of it. The next day, Dexter did what he this month’s column.) headed to the hamburger stand for a People had told him that Hollywood had done every Saturday since he was burger and a chocolate shake, and then directors and producers were attending a kid. He headed to the La Mancha hat Dexter Dolby saw before visited The La Mancha Wildlife Con- the fi lm festival. If that was true, he’d Wildlife Conservatory to visit the tur- Whim that Friday night was unlike servatory. He loved to see the animals, love to work in Hollywood. Regard- keys that helped him realize his dream any spectacle he had ever seen. It was particularly the turkeys, before the less, he hoped they liked what they of becoming a fi lmmaker. He ate his the night after Halloween. Police had movie started. saw. He hoped everyone did. usual burger and chocolate shake. But blocked off the streets in front of the La It was always a fun afternoon, but it The audience began to take their as he walked into the theatre to watch Mancha Cineplex where a crowd was was inside the theater that Dexter felt seats and, as he took his usual position the campy movies he loved so much, really alive. It always excited him to in the front row, he was almost frozen Dexter Dolby did a little dance in front see the creatures come to life onscreen. with excitement. of the box offi ce. He wasn’t just going With popcorn and candy in hand he People loved the movie. They com- to watch campy movies, he was on his sat on the front row and watched the plimented Dexter on the strange plot way to Hollywood to make them. strange plots evolve, and enjoyed the lines, the weird costumes and the odd - Larry Day, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., is a weird costumes and odd camera angles camera angles. And a Hollywood former foreign correspondent, newspa- of movies like Attack of the Puppet director did, in fact, approach Dexter per reporter and journalism professor. People, Attack of the Killer Tomatoes that night. He has written humorous fi ction— starting to form. Lights and camera and It Came from Outer Space. He was wearing a black tuxedo, a sometimes intentionally—all his life. bulbs were fl ashing. As an adult, Dexter was a behind- Looking up at the marquee, Dexter, the-scenes kind of guy. He preferred a writer and movie critic for the Leton- observing and capturing life’s quirky Sons of The American Revolution galoosa Register-Journal-Challenger- little oddities from behind the lens of Sun Chronicle, couldn’t believe what an old Revere 8mm movie camera, Can you trace your family tree back to a point of he saw. The marquee announced the a present from his grandpa, George. having an ancestor who supported the cause of premiere of his one-day, iconic fi lm, Dexter fi lmed whatever walked in American Independence during the years 1774- Attack of the 50-Foot Turkey. front of his camera. Frequently, what 1783? If so, please consider joining the Sons of Dexter couldn’t pinpoint the age that walked in front of his camera were tur- the American Revolution. Local contacts can his obsession with cult classics, indie keys from the conservatory. The strut- guide you through the membership process. fi lms and campy “B” movies truly ting birds often escaped and paraded through the center of downtown. One started. He always wanted to make them. Charles Robinson Chapter Thomas Jefferson Chapter Now he was the winner of the La Mancha Saturday, Dexter picked up his camera and followed them. (Lawrence) (Topeka) Fall Film Festival, and had received the John Sayler (President) Brian Vazquez (President) Trailblazer Award for Up-and Coming Later, he learned everything he could Filmmakers. And he was coming face- about turkeys from the biology of their 785-841-5756 785-272-7647 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY October 2016 • 37 (500 g) total, peeled, seeded and and tomato paste; saute briefl y. Add WOLFGANG PUCK’S KITCHEN coarsely chopped the reserved cobs and the broth. Bring 3 tablespoons tomato paste to a boil. Season with salt and pepper. 2 quarts (2 L) organic chicken broth Simmer briskly until reduced by a Soup’s on! Classic dish features bold or vegetable broth, heated third, at least 30 minutes. When almost Kosher salt done, adjust the seasonings to taste Southwestern fl avors perfect in fall Freshly ground black pepper with salt, pepper, red pepper fl akes and Pinch crushed red pepper fl akes more coriander and cumin. weet corn bridges the seasons like One of the most enjoyable aspects 1/2 lime While the soup simmers, preheat the almost no other vegetable I know. of a great tortilla soup is the way in S 1 tablespoon honey oven to 450 F (230 C).Cut the tortillas Mention it to food lovers during which each bowlful is garnished just for the garnishes into thin strips and summer, and they’ll imagine ears of before serving, and I really enjoy going For the garnishes: arrange on a small baking sheet. Bake just-picked corn on the cob, simmered, to town with the presentation. I add 3 corn tortillas until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. steamed or grilled and served with strips of crispy tortilla that I brown in 1 large cooked chicken breast, At the same time, prepare the other butter, salt, pepper and other season- the oven; crumbles of salty, tangy Mex- skinned and boned garnishes. Dice the chicken. Halve and ings. In autumn, now just weeks away, ican-style cotija cheese (which may be 1 ripe Hass avocado pit, then quarter and peel the avocado thoughts of corn begin to turn toward found now in many well-stocked super- 1/2 cup (125 mL) crumbled queso and cut crosswise into thin slices. markets, though you could also substi- fresco or crumbled mild feta or shred- Back to the soup: Discard the corn tute crumbled mild feta or just shredded ded cheddar cheese cobs from the soup. With an immersion cheddar); sliced ripe avocado; a dollop 1/2 cup (125 mL) Mexican-style blender, puree the soup coarsely in the of the Mexican-style sour cream called crema or sour cream pot. Or puree in batches in a blender Wolfgang crema, or regular sour cream; fresh Small fresh cilantro sprigs or food processor, following manufac- cilantro sprigs; and some lime wedges, Puck 1 1/2 limes, cut into wedges turer’s instructions to avoid spattering. for guests to squeeze and stir into their Season to taste with more salt. Squeeze servings to taste. In a pot, heat the oil over medium- in the lime half and stir in the honey. As those generous garnishes suggest, high heat. Add the tortilla squares To serve, ladle the soup into shallow either savory, creamy side dishes this is a soup you could serve either as a and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated serving bowls. Garnish with the served alongside roasts or rich, creamy fi rst course or as a main dish in its own lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chicken, avocado, queso fresco, crema, corn soups. right. It’s also a perfect recipe for veg- the onion, garlic and chile; saute until cilantro sprigs and tortilla strips. Serve I have one favorite sweet corn recipe, etarians, if you leave out the chicken coated with oil, about 30 seconds. Stir immediately, accompanied by lime wedges however, that seems to highlight the breast garnish and simmer it with veg- in the coriander and cumin; saute until for squeezing into the soup to taste. vegetable’s fl avor and texture perfectly etable broth; or for vegans, if you also fragrant, 1 minute. © 2016 Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. whether you make it now, when sum- omit the dairy garnishes (or use soy- or Stir in the corn kernels, tomatoes Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC. mer’s warmth is still with us, or when nut-based substitutes). Altogether, it’s fall brings shorter days and cooler tem- perfectly versatile and just what you’d peratures. My version of tortilla soup expect from a vegetable that’s equally with sweet corn is a Southwestern at home in summer and autumn. classic I’ve served in my restaurants Restaurant Guide for years. 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If you would like to you puree the soup, give the results cobs, cobs reserved add your restaurant to the Senior Monthly Restaurant Guide, please even more complex fl avor. 2 large ripe tomatoes, about 1 pound call Kevin at 785-841-9417 for details. 38 • October 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY MY PET WORLD A look at the dry food versus canned food debate By Marc Morrone personal observations, is that a canned Tribune Content Agency food diet is better for us humans. I do not think that any scientifi c stud- y Q: A recent column of yours said ies have been done to prove that it is RETIREMENT COMMUNITY canned cat food is preferable to dry better for the cats though. This all hap- AT ALVAMAR p cat food. My vet asks what I feed my pened to me three decades ago and all cats at each visit but has never said to my cats from then on have only eaten switch to canned cat food even when canned food. Two other observations one of them had “issues” with vomit- since then have been that my cats on ing. He recommended several things canned food do not shed very much to try until fi nally, I found a dry food and they are always the perfect weight. for sensitive stomachs that has helped. However, I cannot offer any theories on What are the pros and cons of dry why this is so. versus canned cat food? - Sue Shimeck, Q: I just bought a house in the sub- Savage, MN urbs and I have taken up bird watching. A: Well like most things in life this One of my great pleasures for the last answer is not quite that cut and dry. three months was listening to the birds Neither dry food nor canned food can singing in the early morning. However be considered “better” than the other; the last couple of weeks I have noticed both have all the nutrition a domestic that the morning is silent—no bird song cat needs. at all and I wondered what happened? - However, I do not feed my cat’s Greg Sanders, Chicago, IL dry food and it’s only because of two A: Do not worry, no ecological disas- observations I have noticed when I did ter here, it is just now mid-August and feed my cats just dry food. Some cats I the baby birds have grown up and left It’s Time To Start Living have kept on a dry food diet seemed to the nest. Breeding season is now over just eat most of it without chewing it. and the parent birds are resting and Your Retirement! Then, many times, they would vomit molting—losing their old feathers and the un-chewed pieces up in the middle re-growing new ones—to get ready for of the night. At fi rst I just thought they either winter or migration. StartingSt ti g att were hair balls, but when I actually Since there is no longer a need to broke the wads open I discovered that attract a mate or protect a territory $ per it was made up of undigested kibble. I then they do not have to waste pre- 1499 month tried giving those cats a smaller sized cious recourses singing. Late summer with utilities included kibble but they still did not chew it and and fall is the time of the insects, in the problem persisted. the same manner that you were able to ENJOY THE LUXURIES OF RETIREMENT! Then, when I put the cats on a diet of listen to the birds singing in the morn- just canned food the vomiting stopped ing, you can now listen to the insects +RXU&RQFLHUJH ([HUFLVH3URJUDP and never happened again. 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YOUR STYLE. YOUR HOME. the integrity of the kibble that are not your name, city and state. easily digested. © 2016 Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, 6W$QGUHZV'ULYH/DZUHQFH So, my conclusion, based on these LLC. ZZZDUERUFRXUWODZUHQFHFRP KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY October 2016 • 39 After my paternal grandfather died, much more attuned to world affairs and MEMORIES ARE FOREVER my aunt took care of my paternal in particular to American affairs. For grandmother. Depending on where example, the death of President John Each month I will write about a memory it that was their native tongue. they were living at the time, these stops Fitzgerald Kennedy received as much of a person’s life and I hope you will From the time I went to grade school were sometimes in the same city. There press coverage in Canada as it did here. enjoy it. For information you need to until I graduated from high school, I was no problem if they lived in differ- Typically, we Americans know much submit your own memories, please visit looked forward to our special celebra- ent cities because these were nearby. I less about Canada and Canadians than my blog at tion at Christmas. We would get up found there was always a French Cana- Canadian do about the United States. www.MemoriesAreForever.net and my sister and I would have a short dian joie de vivre (joy of life) at each A couple of months after high school I would love to hear from you. If you period of time opening our presents. stop. The adults would sip a glass of graduation, my family and I moved wish to include a nostalgic picture of Sometimes I would pose for photos to wine, and every- and the French yourself, please send it as an attach- record these moments for posterity. As one indulged in Canadian Christ- ment to your submission email. (The a boy I really enjoyed watching road food, especially mas as we knew it photo below is me as a two-year-old races. One of our neighbors worked on treats. The con- came to an end. As sitting on the steps of my home in Chi- the auto line. He allowed us to buy an versation would a point of inter- cago.) - Tom Mach electric road race set through his union invariably involve est over the years membership. It was thrilling and a lot the latest events I have not only of fun to use my two car road race involving our rela- studied French Christmas present. One year I received tives, as well as but also French Tom a delayed gift; namely the promise of local news and Canadian culture. a National Hockey League game. Less national politics. We always hear of Mach than a month later my dad took me to Since there was Quebec and Que- my fi rst NHL game. I was able to see my no internet at the beckers. But every boyhood heroes. In particular, I saw the time, mom and dad province and terri- now deceased “Mister Hockey,” Gordie found it diffi cult to tory in Canada has Howe. The team made the playoffs that keep current on French Canadians My French- season and luckily for me they won the Canadian affairs. residing in it. Parts game that I attended. After photos, the I am sure my par- of New England, four of us would eat a hearty breakfast, ents appreciated Joseph Laframboise especially Maine, Canadian consisting of cereal, bacon and eggs, the news, but I was have a sizable toast, and juice, although my father and content to watch television or socialize population of Americans of French Christmases mother drank coffee. After brushing our with others who were in the same room. Canadian descent. I am sure that if teeth and getting dressed we would go Actually, while I attended grade any of those Americans read about my By Joseph Laframboise to our local church. After church ser- school I had no interest in American memories as a youngster, they would vices, we would spend the rest of the politics. I was also not interested in probably smile. They would inevita- am a fi rst generation American day visiting with our many relatives. international affairs and consequently bly, recall those same magical Christ- Iwhose parents emigrated from One year we almost missed our did not pay close attention to the adult mas traditions that I experienced. Canada to the United States a few French Canadian Christmas. My sister conversations. However, after I gradu- Today I enjoy our American Christ- years before I was born. Even though contracted pneumonia. I remember my ated from high school I did take an mas celebrations, but those memories the language we spoke in our house- mom asking me to switch bedrooms interest in American and Canadian of the way we celebrated Christ’s birth hold when I was a youngster was with my sister as this would make it politics. as French Canadian Americans will English, we always celebrated a easier for her to nurse my sister. I also As a point of interest, Canadians are always be with me. French-Canadian Christmas. My mom remember the “fever smell” in the room. had been raised in a household consist- It is something that I would rather forget. ing of a bachelor uncle, his sister, and However, my sister did recover in time his sister’s husband. My dad, however, for a French Canadian Christmas. Don’t Know Much About was raised in a traditional household: Sometimes Christmas landed on a mother, father, brothers and sisters. Saturday or Monday. Since we always Lawrence’s History? However, both households had Cana- went to Mass on Sunday, this would dian French as their primary language, mean attending a second Mass again on Read Richard Cordley's A History of even though they lived in a part of Christmas Day. After attending Mass, Lawrence, Kansas: From the First Settlement Canada where English was the major- we would cross the border and begin to the Close of the Rebellion (1895) ity language. Canada is offi cially a our French Canadian Christmas. In bilingual (English and French speak- no particular order we would visit my Now available at ing) country. Both of my parents were mother’s father, my father’s parents, The Watkins Community Museum of History fl uently bilingual. When they spoke the two uncles and aunt who raised my English it sounded as if that was their mother, and my mother’s sister and her 1047 Massachusetts Street s Lawrence s 785-841-4109 native tongue. But when they spoke family. In addition, my unmarried aunt Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Canadian French, it also sounded as if lived with my father’s parents. Thursday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Closed Sunday, Monday and Holidays 40 • October 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY GOREN ON BRIDGE Suit preference With Bob Jones fi nds a singleton of that suit in dummy, Tribune Content Agency good players use this as an opportunity to give a suit-preference signal. The North-South vulnerable. South deals. play of a low spot-card by third hand asks for a shift to the lower ranking of NORTH the two remaining suits, not counting ♠-A Q J 9 7 4 the suit led or trumps. A high spot-card ♥-10 8 5 would ask for the higher of the two ♦-4 suits. East played the fi ve of diamonds ♣-Q 5 2 to the fi rst trick and West shifted to a WEST EAST low club. After dummy played low, ♠-K 10 ♠-5 2 East won the ace and returned the suit ♥-J 3 ♥-7 6 2 to West’s king. ♦-A J 10 3 2 ♦-K 9 8 7 5 West shifted deceptively to the 10 of ♣-K J 9 3 ♣-A 8 7 spades, but declarer was not fooled. He SOUTH took the spade fi nesse, drew trumps, ♠-8 6 3 and led a second spade. When the king ♥-A K Q 9 4 appeared, South claimed the balance ♦-Q 6 and his contract. ♣-10 6 4 North-South were understandably happy with their result, but the defense The bidding: should have prevailed. Can you spot the SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST error? Instead of a low club at trick two, 1♥ 2♦ 2♠ 4♦* West should have shifted to the jack of Pass Pass 4♥ Pass clubs, surrounding dummy’s queen and Pass Pass keeping South’s 10 from coming into *Pre-emptive play. The defense can quickly take three club tricks to go with their diamond. Opening lead: Ace of ♦ The friendly lie in the major suits will allow South to escape for down one. Aggressive bidding by East-West - Bob Jones welcomes readers’ pushed North-South into a poor contract, responses sent in care of this newspa- needing at least the spade fi nesse and a per or to Tribune Content Agency, LLC., favorable split of the missing trumps. 16650 Westgrove Dr., Suite 175, Addi- Their efforts would backfi re, however, if son, TX 75001. E-mail responses may South could make his contract. be sent to [email protected]. When the opening lead of an ace © 2016 Tribune Content Agency, LLC. 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