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KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY March 2016 • 3 Towner directs the New Horizons Band of Lawrence By Kevin Groenhagen
n 2003, Clyde Bysom, a longtime Imusic legend in Lawrence, invited John Towner, also of Lawrence, to play with the city’s New Horizons Band. PHOTO KEVIN GROENHAGEN “I played one number with them, and Clyde said I might as well direct,” Towner said. Towner has directed the band ever since then, although Bob Wolfers- berger, Topeka, has shared the respon- sibility as a co-director since the 2012-2013 season. Now in its 20th year, the New Hori- zons Band of Lawrence was founded after Dr. Roy Ernst visited Lawrence in 1997 and presented a video to a group of interested musicians and directors of the Lawrence Senior Center. Ernst, professor emeritus at the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music in New York, started the fi rst New Horizons Band in 1991. “[M]y phi- losophy was that anyone can learn to John Towner (left) directs the New Horizons Band of Lawrence as the band performed for residents at play music at a level that will bring a sense of accomplishment and the abil- the Pioneer Ridge Health Center on February 19. ity to perform in a group,” Ernst wrote in 2004. “Thousands of New Horizons musicians have proven that to be true, NOW LEASING! CONTINUED ON PAGE FOUR
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Many people also choose to vol- ences participated in studies that tested unteer because they have lost a friend the drug’s safety. or family member to a certain disease It was at this 115-bed facility located and volunteering provides them with at 9755 Ridge Drive, near 95th and the satisfaction of knowing that they Renner, in Lenexa that area residents, are helping to ensure that others don’t as well as people who came from much have to meet with the same fate. longer distances, volunteered to be test But those are not the only reasons subjects for the researchers who con- people volunteer, as evidenced by the ducted Phase I trials of the drug. fact that many people participate in “The clinic has been at its current a study and then sign up to volunteer location since 2008 and has been con- again. ducting research studies for over 30 Especially for the older population, years,” said Angie Parizek, the facil- stays at the clinic provide opportunities ity’s executive director for clinical to meet and become friends with other research studies. “We study all types of volunteers. Because the studies often medication. In Lenexa, we do a lot of require participants to stay at the clinic studies that compare food interactions for several days, there is a commons and medication interactions — what area in the dormitories where people you see on the drug labels. We also can play games, watch movies, use the do studies exploring new medications, Internet, read or just plain relax, and like the one in the article in Time maga- it is there that lasting friendships are zine for the improvement and possible often made. prevention of Alzheimer’s.” “After the studies are over, the vol- The studies rely on volunteers, she unteers may all go out to breakfast added. The groups of volunteers are together,” Parizek said. usually made up of healthy people in The Lenexa facility is the second- certain age groups, typically 18 to 45, largest PRA facility in the United 45 to 55, and 55 and above, and some- States. Fast-growing PRA Health Sci- times the studies call for volunteers ences is a global company that employs with a specifi c condition such as dia- more than 11,000 employees in more betes, hypertension or obesity. than 80 countries. The Lenexa facility “Right now, we have a study for post- employs over 500 people. menopausal women,” Parizek said, “Basically we operate like a hospi- adding that another upcoming study tal,” Parizek said. “We have a full medi- In addition to receiving an average daily stipend of $250, volun- is examining instant results from tests cal staff and equipment, and volunteers teers with PRA Health Sciences have the satisfaction of knowing that looking for potential cardiac problems. CONTINUED ON PAGE SEVEN they are making a difference. Sons of The American Revolution Come see what has Can you trace your family tree back to a point of changed! 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We are open 24 Moving to Phase 3, the drug is tested PRA Health Sciences hours a day, seven days a week.” on a larger population, perhaps 1,000 to As for the safety of the studies con- 10,000 people who have been brought People who want to volunteer where participants can play games, ducted at the facility, Daniel Dicker- in to treat the disease. Data from all for clinical studies at PRA Health watch movies, take advantage of son, MD, PhD, FAAFP, who is also phases is then submitted to the FDA. Sciences can register by visiting Internet access or read. Participants the research physician in charge of the The FDA determines if the drug is PRAstudies.com or by calling 913- are also provided with catered meals. safety of the volunteers, explained how approved and can be prescribed. 410-2900. During the trial, volunteers receive the process works. “There are 10 years of trials before Usually PRA Health Sciences is doses of the medicine being studied Dickerson, who was a family phy- the medications are even mareketed to looking for healthy adult volunteers, at scheduled intervals and are also sician in Eudora for 13 years, was humans,” Dickerson said. “Out of 100 but sometimes they need volunteers given tests, including blood and urine recruited to work at the Lenexa clinic chemicals put forward, only one will from a specifi c patient population. tests, at scheduled times depending just over a year ago because of his make it all the way through Phases 1 When volunteers arrive at the on the needs of that particular study. background that includes a PhD in bio- and 2.” clinic, they are given paperwork Some volunteers may receive a pla- chemistry. He reviews the medications When Dickerson was doing his to read and a consent form to sign. cebo. to be studied and helps design the pro- undergraduate work in biochemistry at Then they are given a physical exam The length of the stay depends on tocols. the University of Missouri, he said that to determine whether they qualify to the study’s requirements. Some may He explained how the Phase 1 stud- discovering things that other people participate in a trial. Volunteers are require just a few quick visits and ies at the clinic fi t into the entire pic- didn’t know about until the research notifi ed within a few days concern- others require extended stays. Volun- ture, which begins with Phase 0. That’s was actually published was exhilarat- ing the results. teers are paid a stipend based on the the stage where a researcher, who ing. Participants must sign the consent number of out-patient visits or the has observed how a molecule inter- Then, when his children were in ele- form, which provides a list of the number of overnight stays. The aver- acts with a receptor, comes up with mentary school, Dickerson was asked risks involved and details of the study, age stipend is about $250 per night. a chemical and wants to explore how by Kenneth Holladay, MD, to take over including the treatment and possible People may also participate in a that chemical binds to the receptor. his family practice in Eudora. They side effects. Volunteers have a right referral program even if they don’t That’s the stage where animal stud- chose to move there because of his to refuse treatment at any point and qualify for a study, where if they refer ies are conducted. Then, if the chemi- wife’s love for horses and the oppor- can leave at any time with no penalty. a person who actually participates in cal shows promise and the researcher tunity for his children to grow up in a They are compensated for the portion the program for the fi rst time, they wants to see whether it is safe and small-town community. of the study they complete. may receive a referral bonus of up to effective for humans, Phase 1 of the Now that his children are grown and For participant protection, every $300, but the person who applies as studies begin. attending the University of Kansas, trial is approved a monitored by an a volunteer must remember to men- The Phase 1 studies, which are PRA Health Sciences called Dicker- Institutional Review Board. tion the person who referred them by approved and carefully monitored by son and asked him if he would come to Studies can involve one overnight name. For referring somebody who an Institutional Review Board, begin work for them. stay or one of several weeks, and has already participated in a study at by administering a small dose (perhaps It was in this way that he saw fi rst- there are also outpatient trials that least once, the stipend is $50. as small as 1/100 of the amount used hand how long it can take for drugs to include periodic visits to the clinic. In addition to the stipend, volun- in the animal studies) to volunteers move from development and Stage 0 If the research involves an in-house teers have the satisfaction of know- and checking for side effects. Then, the studies to Phase 1. stay, volunteers who return for the ing that they play an important role dosage is increased and volunteers are “The human studies we are doing studies are escorted to their dormito- in helping to develop safer, more again monitored for side effects. now are about the molecules that bind ries, which include a commons area effective drugs. 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KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY March 2016 • 15 monly used standard is to require affi da- accounts—with which you anticipate ESTATE PLANNING vits from two licensed physicians attesting your Attorney-in-Fact will need to they have personally examined you and deal, fi nd out in advance whether it will found that your ability to receive and eval- accept your Durable General Power of Back to Basics – General POAs, Part 1 uate relevant information, or to effectively Attorney or if it requires another form. ay “Estate Planning” and most people stock, sign tax returns, etc. Delegation communicate decisions, even with the use Next month, Part 2 will discuss fac- Sthink of what happens after they die. of certain powers—such as making, of assistive technologies or other supports, tors to consider in selecting an Attor- However, we all face the risk of incapac- modifying or revoking a Will, Living is impaired to such a degree that you lack ney-in-Fact and safeguards to prevent ity prior to death. This could occur over Will or Durable Healthcare Power of the capacity to manage your property and abuse of their power. time as we age, or quite suddenly if a Attorney—is prohibited by law. affairs, or to meet essential needs for your • • • severe accident leaves us impaired. Some powers exist only if expressly health, safety, or welfare. Two Free Seminars in March: I will stated and authorized. For example, while Some organizations, particularly be presenting “Fundamentals of Estate an Attorney-in-Fact can generally buy government agencies, may require you Planning” on March 10 at the Carnegie and sell real estate, the authority to give to name a representative on a form of Building beginning at 2 p.m. and again consent for the sale, gift, transfer, mort- their own. For example, if you want on March 22 at Lawrence Presbyterian Bob gage or other alienation of your home- someone to work with the Social Manor beginning at 9 a.m. See the Cal- Ramsdell stead exists only if expressly granted. Security Administration and act on endar Section of this issue for details, Other powers that exist only if expressly your behalf, then you must appoint and come to the afternoon or morning granted include the authority to execute, them your representative using Form seminar that best fi ts your schedule. amend or revoke any trust agreement, SSA-1696. Similarly, for assistance in - Bob Ramsdell is an estate plan- A power of attorney grants author- to make or revoke gifts, to designate or dealing with the Veteran’s Administra- ning attorney with Thompson Ramsdell ity to a person or entity (called your change the designation of benefi ciaries to tion, a person can appoint a Veterans Qualseth & Warner, P.A., in Lawrence. Attorney-in-Fact) to act in your name. receive any property, benefi t or contract Service Organization (from the list of He can be reached at 785-841-4554. While a power of attorney can be lim- right upon your death, etc. those recognized by the VA) as their The Kansas Elder Law Hotline, a toll- ited in scope (for example, authorizing You can specify whether the author- representative using VA Form 21-22, free legal advice and referral service a person to renew your auto registration ity of your Attorney-in-Fact is effective or an individual person as their repre- for Kansas Seniors, can be reached at while you are on vacation), for estate immediately upon signing, or only in the sentative using VA Form 21-22a. So, 1-888-353-5337. The information in this planning purposes we are looking at a event of your incapacity. And you can if there is any particular organization column is intended to provide general Durable General Power of Attorney—a mix these options, making the author- or fi nancial entity—including existing public information, not legal advice. legal document granting broad powers ity of your primary Attorney-in-Fact to act on your behalf that continues in immediate (a frequent choice for a mar- effect even if you are incapacitated. ried couple naming each other) with the Under the Kansas Power of Attorney authority of your back-ups effective only Act, a Durable General Power of Attor- if you are incapacitated and your primary ney can authorize your Attorney-in-Fact Attorney-in-Fact is unable to serve. to undertake virtually any lawful activ- In your Power of Attorney, you can ity in your name—buy or sell property, specify the conditions under which you take out or make loans, vote shares of are to be considered incapacitated. 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MAR 8 been made to ensure the accuracy of the Registration and details available at any Law- RESOURCE FAIR FOR SENIORS events listed below, some changes may SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS rence Recreation Center or by contacting Gayle 11th annual fair sponsored by the Lawrence occur without notice. Please confi rm AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 1 Sigurdson, [email protected]. Fee. Area Partners in Aging. Freebies, handouts, any event you plan to attend. 3800 SE Michigan Ave, 6:30 p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 brochures. Drawings for grocery store gift TOPEKA, 785-267-1923 cards, courtesy of LAPA. Exhibits featuring If you would like to include your event(s) APR 13 a wide range of businesses and organizations. in our monthly calendar, please call SUNDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS NEW THEATRE-MOON OVER BUFFALO Many vendor giveaways. Free. Sports Pavilion Kevin Groenhagen at 785-841-9417. CAPITOL BINGO HALL Sponsored by Lawrence Parks and Recreation. at Rock Chalk Park. In this hilarious comedy, two fading stars of You may also add events on the Kaw Minis start at 6 p.m. on Sundays and 6:30 p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-841-2200 on Wednesdays and Fridays. Regular sessions the 1950s are playing a comedy and a drama Valley Senior Monthly Facebook page. in rotation in Buffalo, New York. On the brink MAR 8 start at 6:30 p.m. on Sundays and 7 p.m. on MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR Wednesdays and Fridays, 2050 SE 30th St. of a disastrous split-up, they receive word that they might have just one last shot at regaining Century Health Solutions, a subsidiary of ARTS/crafts TOPEKA, 785-266-5532 their stardom. One perfect performance is all Stormont-Vail Healthcare, will hold a Medi- MONDAYS & THURSDAYS they need. Unfortunately, everything that can go care educational seminar Tuesday, March 8, FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH wrong does go wrong and no on stage knows if at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of Medicare and FIRST FRIDAY ARTWORK AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 400 all of its options. The seminars is designed for 3029 NW US Highway 24, 6:30 p.m. they’re in the drama or comedy. This trip will be The artwalk takes place all across Topeka in the LPRD department bus. Register at www. those becoming eligible for Medicare as well TOPEKA, 785-296-9400 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. each fi rst Friday of the lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation Center. as those considering making a change during month—and of course, some businesses open WEDNESDAYS Registration deadline: March 11. 10:45 a.m.- open enrollment. Seminar will be held at 2951 a little earlier or keep their doors open later, PINECREST APARTMENTS 4:00 p.m. Fee. SW Woodside Dr.. For information call 785- but please check individual Facebook pages for 924 Walnut, 12:30-1 p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 233-1816, email us [email protected] information about hours. Find the latest listing or sign up at our website http://centuryinsur- of gallery features on our home page—or pick EUDORA,785-542-1020 EDUCATION anceagencyks.com on the Medicare tab. Light up a printed copy of the artwalk map at any WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS snacks and beverages will be provided. participating business. You can sign up for our ONGOING TOPEKA monthly Artwalk enewsletter to get the updates VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS in your email. 3110 SW Huntoon, 6:30 p.m. COOKING CLASSES MAR 9-APR 6 The Merc offers many healthy cooking classes TOPEKA, artsconnecttopeka.org TOPEKA, 785-235-9073 BRIDGE 2 every month. To learn more about classes and to WEDNESDAYS & SATURDAYS This course is designed for the fi rst time player SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH register, see The Merc’s website. or those interested in a review of basics. Classes MONTHLY MOOSE MARKET LEGIONACRES LAWRENCE, 785-843-8544 follow Audrey Grant’s “Diamond Series” which Pancake feed and market with arts, crafts, gifts, 3408 W. 6th St., 6:45 p.m. themerc.coop/classes concentrates on the Play of the Hand, Opening LAWRENCE, 785-842-3415 baked items and more. Open to the public. ONGOING Leads and Scoring. Lessons focus on discussion Pancakes are $4 for all you can eat, free to FRIDAYS of pre-dealt hands which follow a step-by-step shop. 8 a.m.–12 noon. Moose Lodge, 1901 N. FREE INSURANCE COUNSELING progression to facilitate the process of learn- Kansas Ave. EAGLES LODGE Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas ing. Lessons are fun, friendly and interactive. TOPEKA, 785-250-6788 1803 W. 6th St., 7 p.m. (SHICK) representatives will meet one on one Bring a friend and join the fun! Instructor: Don LAWRENCE, 785-843-9690 to answer questions and offer assistance with Brennaman. Register at www.lprd.org or any LAST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Medicare, Supplemental, or Long Term Care Lawrence Recreation Center. Lawrence Parks FINAL FRIDAYS FRIDAYS Insurance or the Medicare Prescription Drug and Recreation. Location: Indoor Aquatics Final Fridays is a celebration of the arts that ARAB SHRINE Program. Stormont Vail Health HealthWise Center, 9-11 a.m. Fee. includes special exhibits, performances and Mini Bingo 6:30 p.m. , Regular Bingo 7 p.m. Clinic, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Call for times and LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 demonstrations in Downtown Lawrence on the TOPEKA, 785-234-5656 appointments. Final Friday OF THE MONTH. See website for TOPEKA, (785) 354-6787 MAR 10 participating locations. SUNDAYS & TUESDAYS THE NEW DIETARY GUIDELINES FOR MOOSE CLUB FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE, 785-842-3883 MEDICARE MONDAYS AMERICANS fi nalfridayslawrence.wordpress.com 1901 N Kansas Ave, 6 p.m. March is National Nutrition Month and, TOPEKA, 785-235-5050 Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK) counselors help you navigate through recently, the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for MAR 11 & 12 Americans were released. These guidelines CERAMICS SYMPOSIUM the complex maze that is Medicare. Bring your DAY TRIPS/TOURS questions. Topeka & Shawnee County Public are designed to help Americans eat a healthier Every two years, the Arts Center hosts nation- diet. Come and learn more in detail about what ally recognized ceramicists in a symposium Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave., 1-3 p.m. MAR 24 TOPEKA, 785-580-4400 these updated recommendations are and have on topics central to the contemporary ceramics DAVINCI: THE EXHIBITION AND an opportunity to have your nutrition ques- art world, offering an opportunity to interact KAUFFMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORM- FRIDAYS tions answered. Program presented by Patty and observe ceramic artists working in the top Metzler, MPH, RD, LD, of Lawrence Memorial of the fi eld. During two days, this select group ING ARTS HEALTHWISE TV “HealthWise TV” offers interviews on health Hospital. Fee. Advance enrollment required due of artists demonstrate sculpting processes, This day features some real jewels of Kansas and wellness topics of interest to seniors and to space limitations. LMH Performance and wheel throwing, surface decoration and glaz- City. We will begin at the Kauffman Center for caregivers, as well as a 20-minute, low-impact Wellness Center, 7-8:30 p.m. ing. Sharing a diverse range of techniques the Performing Arts. Our guided tour of the exercise segment. Airs from 9 to 9:30 a.m. On LAWRENCE and approaches to ceramic art in studios at the Center will include a historic overview of its Arts Center, they demonstrate their techniques development and highlight this architectural WIBW-TV, Channel 13. MAR 10 and encouraging dialogue with the audience. icon. Lunch is on your own at one of the many SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR Crown Center dining choices. Our afternoon Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire, COMPUTER CAFÉ Death is a certainty. Incapacity a possibility. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day. Registration is stop is historic Union Station for a hands-on You need a plan for both. Fundamentals of exploration of one of history’s greatest thinkers. This time is an opportunity to meet with other required. Fee. computer users and an instructor to problem Estate Planning outlines what happens if you LAWRENCE, 785-864-2787 Leonardo DaVinci was the original Renaissance die without a plan, then describes the options man; artist, scientist, engineer, poet, inventor. solve or learn about new apps, websites and www.lawrenceartscenter.org/ceramics- other ways technology can ease our lives. for using a Will or Living Trust. More impor- symposium The size of this exhibit provides an opportunity to explore DaVinci the inventor with 65 full Drop-in and enroll (fee) on-site at the Carnegie CONTINUED ON PAGE 21 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY March 2016 • 21 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 20 MAR 21-APR 11 great time. Henry’s on 8th, Upstairs in the Pub, MAR 4 tantly, who do you want handling your affairs BUY, SELL AND TRADE SAFELY ON THE 11 E. 8th St., 5:30-9 p.m. NEW HORIZONS BAND OF LAWRENCE if you are alive but incapacitated? The seminar INTERNET LAWRENCE, www.lawrencesession.com The New Horizons Band is a project of Douglas covers the uses of a General POA, Healthcare Are you trying to downsize, but fi nd that your THURSDAYS County Senior Services. Most, but not all, of the POA, and Living Will & Healthcare Direc- stuff is too few or too valuable for a garage participants are retired or retirement age. Pioneer tive for this purpose. It also discusses probate JUNKYARD JAZZ Ridge Assisted Living, 4851 Harvard, 4 p.m. sale? This class will teach you how to success- Put on your dancing shoes and dance to the administration and estate taxes. Fundamentals LAWRENCE, 785-785-865-3519 fully and safely use the internet to sell your sounds of The Junkyard Jazz. American Legion, of Estate Planning is relevant to adults of all items to a wider market. Mondays. Location: 3408 West 6th St., 7-8:30 p.m. ages, not just seniors. It is free and open to the MAR 11, 12, 18 & 19 Carnegie Building, 6-7 p.m. Fee. LAWRENCE, 785-842-3415 public, and lasts about 1½ hours with time for LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 DISNEY’S ARISTOCATS KIDS questions. Carnegie Building, 200 W 9th St., SATURDAYS The feline adventure is sure to get you tapping MAR 22 your feet to the upbeat, jazz score that includes 2 p.m. JOHN JERVIS, CLASSICAL GUITAR LAWRENCE. (785) 841-4554 MEDICARE EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR some of your Disney favorites. Based on the Classical guitar player, John Jervis, who plays Disney fi lm. Helen Hocker Theater, 700 SW Century Health Solutions, a subsidiary of every Saturday morning, 8-11 a.m. at Panera, MAR 10-31 Stormont-Vail Healthcare, will hold a Medi- Zoo Pkwy. Fee. FACEBOOK FLUENCY 23rd St. and Louisiana St. Enjoy wonderful TOPEKA, 785-357-5211 care educational seminar Tuesday, March 22, classical and baroque music. This class will start with creating a Facebook www.topekacivictheatre.com at 6:30 p.m. Learn the basics of Medicare and LAWRENCE account and walk through how to safely use the all of its options. The seminar is designed for many features that are available. Specifi c skills those becoming eligible for Medicare as well as FEB 18-APR 24 MAR 12 taught will include security features; posting those considering making a change during open OVER THE MOON SECOND CITY The Second City knows a few things about pictures, links and videos; messaging and com- enrollment. Seminar will be held at 2951 SW OVER THE MOON by Ken Ludwig. Starring love—we’ve been looking at and laughing ments. It will end with a “brick wall” session to Woodside Dr. For information call 785-233- Marion Ross from Happy Days and Hal Linden about relationships for over 55 years. Hooking address individual questions and uses. Thurs- 1816, email us [email protected] or sign from Barney Miller In this hilarious comedy Up With The Second City makes mirth out of days. Location: Riverfront Computer Learning up at our website http://centuryinsuranceagen- two fading stars of the 1950’s are playing a missed connections, girls ’ night out adventures Center, 7-8 p.m. Fee. cyks.com on the Medicare tab . Light snacks comedy and a drama in rotation in Buffalo, New and all the crazy things we do for love. This LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 and beverages will be provided. York. On the brink of a disastrous split-up, they gaspingly funny revue is a modern mix of TOPEKA receive word that they might just have one last MAR 15 romance, rancor and everything in between. shot at regaining their stardom. One perfect per- SENIOR SUPPER AND SEMINAR MAR 22 Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th St., formance is all they need. Unfortunately, every- This month’s topic: “A Conversation with Gene 7:30 p.m. Fee. ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR thing that could go wrong does go wrong and Meyer, President and CEO of Lawrence Memo- TOPEKA, 785-234-2787 Death is a certainty. Incapacity a possibility. You no one on stage knows if they’re in the drama rial Hospital.” On the third Tuesday of each need a plan for both. Fundamentals of Estate or the comedy! New Theatre Restaurant, 9229 www.tpactix.org/events.html month at 5 p.m., seniors are invited to come Planning outlines what happens if you die with- Foster St. Time: Varies by Performance. Fee. and dine at LMH for $5.50 and enjoy a healthy MAR 13 out a plan, then describes the options for using a OVERLAND PARK, 913-649-7469 three course meal prepared by the Unidine Will or Living Trust. More importantly, who do THE SENIOR CLASS www.newtheatre.com/home.html chefs, plus conversation with others. At 6 p.m., you want handling your affairs if you are alive A great offshoot from TCT’s widely success- there will be a short educational program on a but incapacitated? The seminar covers the uses FEB 26-MAR 26 ful company, Laughing Matters, The Senior health or wellness topic of interest to seniors, of a General POA, Healthcare POA, and Living MEMPHIS Class is another zany troupe of comedians. presented by LMH affi liated physicians or Only this time the company is made up entirely Will & Healthcare Directive for this purpose. From the underground dance clubs of 1950s associates. Reservations are required for the of over 55-year-old actors in our community. It also discusses probate administration and Memphis, Tenn., comes a hot new Broadway meal and must be made at least 24 hours in This group defi nes life in the golden years as estate taxes. Fundamentals of Estate Planning musical. Inspired by actual events, Memphis advance by calling LMH Connect Care at (785) a terrifi cally fun-fi lled trip. Admission fee. is relevant to adults of all ages, not just seniors. is about a white radio DJ who wants to change 749-5800 or sending an e-mail to connectcare@ Topeka Civic Theatre & Academy, 3028 SW It is free and open to the public, and lasts about the world and a black club singer who is ready lmh.org. Seating is limited so enroll early. 8th Avenue. Doors open at 1 p.m. Show begins 1½ hours with time for questions. Lawrence for her big break. Together they embark on at 2 p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-505-5800 Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., 9 a.m. an incredible journey. Winner of four Tony TOPEKA, (785) 357-5211 LAWRENCE. (785) 841-4554 Awards including an original score with music MAR 16 www.topekacivictheatre.com LOOK GOOD, FEEL BETTER MAR 22-APR 5 by Bon Jovi founding member David Bryan. Look Good, Feel Better is a non-medical Wednesday and Thursday performances start at MAR 18 COMPUTER 102 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday performances start public service workshop that teaches beauty This course is designed for the Internet newbie. NEW HORIZONS BAND OF LAWRENCE at 8 p.m. Sunday performances start at 2 p.m. techniques to cancer patients to help manage We’ll be working exclusively with Firefox as The New Horizons Band is a project of Douglas Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy, 3028 SW any appearance-related side effects of cancer our web browser. We’ll research pop-up and ad County Senior Services. Most, but not all, of 8th Ave. Fee. treatment. Held on the 3rd Wednesday of each blockers, how to download fi les, and manage the participants are retired or retirement age. TOPEKA, 785- 357-5211 month at the LMH Oncology Center. Offered bookmarks, refi ne your searches and demys- Presbyterian Manor of Lawrence, 1429 Kasold and supported by the American Cancer Society. tify internet security. Take home curriculum www.topekacivictheatre.com Dr., 4:15 p.m. Services are provided at no charge by trained included. Basic computer skills required. MAR 3 LAWRENCE, 785-785-865-3519 volunteer beauty professionals. Call to enroll Instructor: Sharon Gan. Register at www.lprd. for the workshop. THE PRICE IS RIGHT LIVE MAR 18 org or any Lawrence Recreation Center. Law- The Price Is Right Live™ is the hit interactive LAWRENCE, 785-505-2807 THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND rence Parks and Recreation. Tuesdays. Location: stage show that gives eligible individuals the Riverfront Computer Learning Center, 2-3:30 From his Dove Award winning gospel albums MAR 21-MAY 16 chance to “Come On Down” to win. Prizes may to his genre-defi ning Southern rock anthems p.m. Fee. include appliances, vacations and possibly a LIFELONG MEDITATE AND BREATHE LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 and his CMA Award-winning country hits, Find peace and stillness within yourself. We new car! Play classic games from television’s few artists have left a more indelible mark on will explore restorative yoga postures, yogic longest running and most popular game show America’s musical landscape than Charlie Dan- breathing techniques, sutra meditation, mantra ENTERTAINMENT from Plinko™, to Cliffhangers™, to The Big iels. An outspoken patriot, beloved mentor to meditation, guided meditation and yogic and Wheel™, and even the fabulous Showcase. young artists and still a road warrior at age 77, Buddhist philosophy as tools for disciplining SUNDAYS Playing to near sold out audiences for nearly Charlie has parlayed his passion for music into the mind, reducing stress and anxiety, and feel- LAWRENCE IRISH TRADITIONAL nine years, The Price Is Right Live! has given a multi-platinum career and a platform to sup- ing great. Bring a yoga mat. Instructor: Kristen SESSION away more than 10 million dollars in cash and port the military, underprivileged children and Spencer. Register at www.lprd.org or any The Lawrence Irish Session is a lively gathering prizes and sold more than 1.2 million tickets. others in need. Prairie Band Casino & Resort, Lawrence Recreation Center. Lawrence Parks of musicians sharing Irish traditional tunes each Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th 12305 150th Rd., 7 p.m. Fee. and Recreation. Mondays. Location: Carnegie week. Beginners and experienced players are Ave., 3 p.m. Fee. MAYETTA, 785-966-7777 Building, 9:30-10:45 a.m. Fee. welcome. Come to listen, learn and share tunes TOPEKA, 785-234-2787 www.pbpgaming.com and songs of Ireland, and best of all, have a www.tpactix.org/events.html LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 22 • March 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 APR 1 Patrick’s Day Parade at noon and additional OLGA KERN, PIANO EXHIBITS/SHOWS festivities through the day in downtown Topeka. MAR 19 Enjoy all the Irish fl air at Celtic Fox and other WORLDS AWAY - THE WORLD IN STORM With vivid stage presence, passionately-confi - JAN 12-MAR 5 dent musicianship and extraordinary technique, downtown establishments. AND SEA Olga Kern captivates audiences. In 2001, the HALLOWED ABSURDITIES: WORK BY TOPEKA, 785-234-9336 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of the tornado striking Russian pianist jumpstarted her U.S. THEODORE WADDELL www.downtowntopekainc.com which tore through Topeka. We remember the Made of road kill, animal skulls, jawbones, career as the fi rst woman in more than 30 years MAR 17 storm at this evening’s concert of the World to receive the Gold Medal at the Van Cliburn pelts and skins, as well as body bags, bullets, in Storm. we will play Benjamin Britten’s International Piano Competition. Kern is a lau- tools and actual guns, the art works in Hallowed ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE Stormy and Dramatic Four Sea Interludes from reate of many international competitions and has Absurdities raise the issue of the use of guns in From green horses to over-the-top fl oats, the St. the opera Peter Grimes and offer perhaps the an impressive discography including a Grammy our society. The Mulvane Art Museum, 1700 Patrick’s Day Parade in Lawrence is full of Irish most famous of all storm music, Beethoven’s nominated recording. Lied Center of Kansas, SW Jewell Ave. Free. fun. Each year, thousands of people don their Symphony No. 6, the Pastoral. The Topeka 1600 Stewart Dr., 7:30 p.m. TOPEKA, 785-670-1124 green and line the streets in downtown Law- Symphony Society, Washburn University, 7:30 LAWRENCE, 785-864-2787 www.washburn.edu/mulvane rence to watch the parade pass by. The parade is p.m. Fee. lied.ku.edu/calendar one of several events that parade organizers host TOPEKA, 785-232-2032 JAN 28-MAY 1 to raise money for local charities. 1 p.m. Free. www.topekasymphony.org APR 1, 2, 8, & 9 WHAT’S COOKING, UNCLE SAM? LAWRENCE Food. We love it, fear it, and obsess about it. We lawrencestpatricksdayparade.com MAR 20 SKIPPYJON JONES An adventurous kids musical based on the book demand that our government ensure that it is THE WTCT RADIO PLAYERS by Judy Schachner, this enchanting musical is safe, cheap, and abundant. In response, govern- HEALTH & fi tness Take a trip to yesteryear and enjoy radio favor- about unleashing your powerful imagination and ment has been a factor in the production, regula- ites including The Lone Ranger, Gunsmoke, following your dreams. Topeka Civic Theatre tion, research, innovation, and economics of our ONGOING The Shadow, and a host of other favorites and Academy, 3028 SW 8th Ave., 7 p.m. Fee. food supply. It has also attempted, with varying PERSONAL TRAINING recreated by veteran actors who were thrilled TOPEKA, 785-357-5211 success, to change the eating habits of Ameri- by these stories when they were new! Topeka Need help reaching your fi tness goals? www.topekacivictheatre.com cans. From the farm to the dinner table, explore Civic Theatre and Academy, 3028 SW 8th Ave., Lawrence Parks and Recreation has certifi ed the records of the National Archives that trace personal trainers to help you make your work- 2 p.m. Fee. APR 1 the government’s effect on what Americans eat. TOPEKA, 785-357-5211 outs safe, productive and successful. Training LAUGH LINES – SPRING 2016 Kansas Museum of History Special Exhibits and registration are available at all recreation www.topekacivictheatre.com Laugh Lines improv comedy shows pack the Gallery, 6425 SW 6th Ave. Fee. centers. For more information, contact Gayle MAR 22 house and perform comedy sketches and games TOPEKA, 785-272-8681 Sigurdson. based on audience suggestions. You won’t www.kshs.org/museum LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 CHRISTIAN TAMBURR, VIBRAPHONE & want to miss a single exciting evening with this PIANO troupe of comics that have become a Topeka tra- MAR 4-APR 23 ONGOING This event is part of the Just Friends Jazz dition! Laugh Lines humor is not suitable for all AMERICAN PLAINS ARTISTS SIGNATURE FIT FOR LIFE Series. Complimentary wine, beer and non- audiences. Topeka Civic Theatre and Academy, SHOW Exercise in a safe, supervised and non-threaten- alcoholic beverages will be available at the 3028 SW 8th Ave., 7 p.m. Fee. Original paintings and sculptures of the Ameri- ing environment. Physician’s medical clear- performance. DownBeat Magazine recognized TOPEKA, 785-357-5211 can Great Plains rendered in traditional media ance required. 12 sessions. Fee. LMH Therapy Christian Tamburr with the Outstanding Solo www.topekacivictheatre.com and in a realistic or representational style similar Services. Jazz Performer award and the 2013 Critics to Remington or Russell. Artwork features LAWRENCE, 785-505-2712 Choice Top Rising Star award on vibraphone. APR 5 the people, life, landscape, and wildlife of the His newest album, Voyage, remained among the SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Plains in past or present times. The artwork ONGOING top 10 of the charts in 2014. His music can be SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER – THE MUSI- is produced by the Signature Members of the ZUMBA GOLD heard on TV and in full-length motion pictures; CAL, the iconic story of Tony — the kid from American Plains Artists (APA) who hail from Perfect for active older adults who are looking on stages in Shanghai, Doha, Qatar and Abu Brooklyn USA — who wants to dance his way across the U.S.A. Opening Reception is Friday, for a modifi ed Zumba class that recreates the Dhabi; and also at various festivals throughout to a better life is back! And back in an all-new March 4 from 5-7p .m. at the SouthWind Art original moves you love at a lower-intensity the United States. Lied Center of Kansas, 1600 production that shares Tony’s love for dancing Gallery, 3074 SW 29th St. Gallery hours are pace. The design of the class introduces easy- Stewart Dr., 7:30 p.m. in spectacular new ways. Fueled by the vintage Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to-follow Zumba choreography that focuses LAWRENCE, 785-864-2787 Bee Gee hits, this contemporary retelling of the TOPEKA, 308-249-1488 on balance, range of motion and coordination. lied.ku.edu/calendar classic story captures the energy, passion and www.americanplainsartists.com Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave life-changing moments that have thrilled movie MAR 31 empowered and feeling strong. Choose from audiences since 1977. Now, a new generation FAIRS/FESTIVALS three class different class schedules to meet AMY ANDREWS LIVE IN CONCERT of dancers meets a new generation of playgo- your needs. For more information or to enroll, Crazy talented, charming, and award-winning ers to explore the soaring sounds and pulsating MAR 5 call the Community Building or search activity vocalist most often compared to Sinatra, Ella, rhythms of this coming-of-age Disco fantasy. #127102 at www.lprd.org. and Norah Jones, although a drunken Southwest Topeka Performing Arts Center, 214 SE 8th St., KANSAS BURLESQUE FESTIVAL LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 fl ight attendant recently yelled out to Amy, 7:30 p.m. Fee. For an exotic night out, don’t miss the 2nd Annual mid-song: “female Elvis!” Born in Baltimore TOPEKA, 785-234-2787 Kansas Burlesque Festival, a cabaret style show FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH with talented dancers and unique acts hosted and raised on the Bay, Amy Andrews is known www.tpactix.org/events.html HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC for brilliant performances, stunning vocals, and by Visit Topeka Inc. The live show will feature Drop in 9:30-11 a.m. at the Downtown YMCA, unassuming wit, charm, and candor on stage. APR 8 more than a dozen performances, including many 421 S.W. Van Buren. Free. No appointment A kid from a working class family with Italian NEW HORIZONS BAND OF LAWRENCE dancers who perform with Burlesque Downtown necessary. roots, Amy was raised up listening to Sinatra The New Horizons Band is a project of Douglas Underground in Kansas City, Mo. The festival will TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 and Soul, and makes her living traveling the County Senior Services. Most, but not all, of the also offer burlesque-style photo sessions as well continent with her dog and playing rooms big participants are retired or retirement age. Mead- as a dance class in a classic burlesque routine and MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS and small - from 30A Songwriters Festival to owlark Estates, 4430 Bauer Farm Dr., 4 p.m. another class in stretching for burlesque, earlier in A.M. WALKING CLUB Alaska Folk Festival, and living rooms from LAWRENCE, 785-785-865-3519 the day. Downtown Ramada Hotel & Convention Need exercise? Come to the East Lawrence coast to coast. Amy is an award-winning, Center, 420 Southeast 6th Ave.,8 p.m. Fee. Recreation Center (7-9 a.m.) or Holcom Park ever-traveling, tree-hugging troubadour, and APR 22 TOPEKA, 785-234-1030 Recreation Center (7-11 a.m.), Monday through an artist you defi nitely don’t want to miss live. NEW HORIZONS BAND OF LAWRENCE www.visittopeka.com Friday. You’ll get your heart pumping and have Suggested donation. Doors open at 7 p.m. Cider The New Horizons Band is a project of Douglas a great time building friendships with fellow Gallery, 810 Pennsylvania. County Senior Services. Most, but not all, of the MAR 12 walkers. FREE. Lawrence Parks and Recreation. LAWRENCE participants are retired or retirement age. Arbor ST. PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION For more information, contact Stephen Mason. www.facebook.com/events/463282637210633 Court, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., 4 p.m. A Topeka tradition featuring the Great Topeka LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 LAWRENCE, 785-785-865-3519 Bed Race and street fair followed by the St. CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY March 2016• 23 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 dietitian to discuss your nutrition needs and the screening (water and necessary medications APR 2 & 9, APR 14-21 questions. Appointments are available between are okay). No registration needed. Just drop MONDAYS THROUGH FRIDAYS NORDIC WALKING 8 a.m. and noon every Wednesday at the Health- into the LMH Performance and Wellness Center Walking poles work your arms, shoulders, chest PICKLEBALL - OPEN PLAY Wise Clinic, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Call for an between 8 and 9:30 a.m. Monday-Friday at the Sports Pavilion Law- and upper back muscles through a functional appointment. LAWRENCE, 785-749-5800 range of motion as you walk — which can rence. For competitive, recreational and begin- TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 ning players. Call the East Lawrence Center for MAR 22-MAY 19 help you turn your daily walk into a full-body specifi c days and times. There is no charge for WEDNESDAYS workout. Poles also take some of the load off SENIOR STRENGTH TRAINING your lower back, hips and knees, which may be open play. FREE MEDICATION CLINIC Strength training for seniors is effective in LAWRENCE, 785-832-7950 helpful if you have arthritis or back problems. Bring questions to Stormont Vail Health’s improving balance (preventing falls), strength- This class will teach the proper technique trained pharmacy staff regarding your medi- ening major muscle groups, and increasing using poles for improved balance, stability and FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH cations (prescriptions or over-the-counter). muscle mass and bone density. The class is HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC increased aerobic benefi ts. Poles not provided. Appointments are available between 12:30 and designed to include functional movement Co-Sponsored by Lawrence Memorial Hospital. Drop in 8:30-9:30 a.m. at West Ridge Mall 4:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the HealthWise patterns that enhance daily living activities. A (Food Court, near the restrooms), 1801 S.W. Two Sessions: Saturdays, April 2 and 9, 9-10:30 Clinic, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Call for an appoint- variety of strength training equipment will be a.m. and Thursdays, April 14 and 21, 6-7:30 Wanamaker Road. Free. No appointment neces- ment. used, including free weights, and resistance sary. p.m. Union Pacifi c Depot, 402 North 2nd Street TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 bands. Class includes a warm-up period and a LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 post-workout stretch. Instructor: Deb Geraghty. FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH TUESDAYS Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence. FREE HEARING CONSULTATIONS Lawrence Parks and Recreation. Tuesdays/ Lawrence Public FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Dr. Matthew J. Brown of Kaw Valley Hearing is Thursdays, 9-10 a.m. Location: East Lawrence Drop in 10 a.m.-noon every Tuesday. Stormont pleased to announce that every fi rst Wednesday Center. Fee. Library BOOKMOBILE Vail Health’s HealthWise Clinic, 2252 S.W. of the month he will be offering free hear- LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 10th Ave. No appointment necessary. ing consultations. Call today to schedule your MONDAYS TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 desired appointment time or stop in the fi rst MAR 22-MAY 19 Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS Wednesday OF THE MONTH. If you currently SILVER N’ FIT Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. wear hearing aids stop in for a free clean and In this class you will work with hand weights, Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., JAZZERCISE LITE check of your existing hearing aids. stability ball, resistance bands and your own Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Fitness that’s invigorating, not intimidating. LAWRENCE, (785)748-8034 body weight. We’ll get you moving and groov- Vermont Towers, 1101 Vermont St., This 60-minute class pairs moderate aero- ing to the music you’re going to remember Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. bics with exercises designed to improve your FRIDAYS and love! Instructor: Kristen Spencer. Register strength, balance, and fl exibility. 10:20-11:20 BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Recreation WEDNESDAYS a.m. at 3115 W. 6th St. Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews, 8:30 a.m. Open Center. (Lawrence Parks and Recreation. Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Dr., LAWRENCE, 785-331-4333 to the public. Tuesdays/Thursdays, 8:30-9:20 a.m. Location: Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS LAWRENCE, 785-841-6845 Sports Pavilion Lawrence. Fee. Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. HEALTHWISE EXERCISE CLASS SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St., This fun workout includes chair aerobics, HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC MAR 23-MAY 11 Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. strength training, balance and fl exibility Drop in 9:30-11 a.m. at the Southwest YMCA, WEDNESDAY WALKS exercises tailored to seniors and others looking 3635 S.W. Chelsea Drive. Free. No appointment Walking with others increases your chance FRIDAYS to stay fi t. 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and necessary. of success. This group will explore the many Clinton Place, 2125 Clinton Parkway, Thursdays at Stormont Vail Health, 1500 S.W. TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 trails in the Lawrence Parks system. Most are Lawrence, 9-10 a.m. 10th Ave. Cost: $25 punch card covers 20 drop- paved with minimal grade changes. Meet at the Wyndham Place, 2551 Crossgate Dr., in classes. Call for enrollment forms. THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH trailhead at 9 a.m. and walk at your own pace for Lawrence, 10:30-11:30 a.m. TOPEKA, 785-354-5225 BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC an hour. We will explore different walking tech- Peterson Acres, 2930 Peterson Rd., HealthWise 55 Clinic. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Oakland TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS niques and support each other’s efforts. Schedule Lawrence, 1-2 p.m. Community Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. Free. provided after registration. Register at www.lprd. FLEXERCISE TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 org or any Lawrence Recreation Center. Fee. This exercise program emphasizes safe and Lawrence Public LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 benefi cial movements and routines that will THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH increase your fl exibility, strength and endur- HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC MAR 23-MAY 20 Library BOOK TALKS ance. Meets from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at East Drop in 8:30-9:30 a.m. at the Oakland Commu- SILVER STEPPERS Lawrence Recreation Center, 1245 E. 15th St. nity Center, 801 N.E. Poplar. Free. No appoint- Get ready to mix it up! This class is perfect for THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Closed. Fee. Enroll at LPRD.org or at East ment necessary. the stepper looking for something new. Fun Babcock Place, 1700 Massachusetts St., 1 p.m. Lawrence Center. TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 step combinations will torch calories and get Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold Dr., 2:30 p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-856-6030 your heart pumping. Instructor: Susan Pomeroy. THIRD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH THIRD THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Register at www.lprd.org or any Lawrence Rec- TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Pioneer Ridge-Asst. Living, 4851 Harvard Rd., reation Center. Lawrence Parks and Recreation. 10 a.m. FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Drop in 9 to 10 a.m. at the Rose Hill Place Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Location: East Held at the Wakarusa Wellness Center, 4920 Prairie Commons, 5121 Congressional Circle, clubhouse, S.W. 37th and Gage Boulevard. Free. Lawrence Center. Fee. Bob Billings Parkway, located 1 block west of 1 p.m. No appointment necessary. LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 Wakarusa at the intersection of Research Park TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Drive. From 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. No MAR 25-MAY 20 Arbor Court, 1510 St. Andrews Dr., 2:30 p.m. appointment necessary. FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH PEDAL PUSHERS- CYCLING CLASS LAWRENCE, 785-856-6030 HEALTHWISE BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Indoor cycling increases endurance and strength FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH Drop in 9-10:30 a.m. at the Kuehne Branch TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS in your lower body, core and upper body. This Brandon Woods, 1501 Inverness Dr., 10 a.m. (North) YMCA, 1936 N.W. Tyler St. Free. No is a beginning class for older adults. Bikers can ZOSTAVAX (SHINGLES) CLINIC appointment necessary. modify their cycling resistance and pace accord- HealthWise 55 Clinic. 8 a.m.-noon. HealthWise MEETINGS TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 ing to their own fi tness. Lawrence Parks and 55 Resource Center, 2252 S.W. 10th Ave. Free. MAR 5 Recreation. Fridays, 11:15 a.m.-noon. Location: SUNDAYS TOPEKA, 785-354-6787 Community Building. Fee. Instructor: Melanie CHOLESTEROL SCREENING O.U.R.S. (OLDSTERS UNITED FOR WEDNESDAYS Johnson. Register at www.lprd.org or any Law- RESPONSIBLE SERVICE) DANCE This screening event offers a full lipid (choles- rence Recreation Center. FREE NUTRITION CLINIC terol) profi le by fi nger stick. $15 test (exact cash OURS dances are held every Sunday evening Meet with a Stormont Vail Health registered LAWRENCE, 785-832-7920 or check only). Please fast 9-10 hours before CONTINUED ON PAGE 24 24 • March 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY CONTINUED FROM PAGE 23 FFIRSTIRST TTUESDAYUESDAY OOFF TTHEHE MMONTHONTH more information, call Gayle Sigurdson. SECOND MONDAY, SEP-MAY from 6-9 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge, 1803 W. 6th BBLOODLOOD PRESSUREPRESSURE CLINICCLINIC LAWRENCE, 785-691-7314 LAWRENCE CLASSICS, GENERAL St. Dances are open to everyone. Admission is HHealthWiseealthWise 5555 CClinic.linic. 88:30-9:30:30-9:30 aa.m..m. WWestridgeestridge FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS $7 per person. Carry-in meal served at 7:15. MMallall ((FoodFood CCourt,ourt, RRestroomestroom EEntrance).ntrance). FFree.ree. Volunteer service club. TTOPEKA,OPEKA, 7785-354-678785-354-6787 CANCER SUPPORT GROUP LAWRENCE Join representatives from Lawrence Memorial LAWRENCE, 785-331-4575 MONDAYS FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Hospital Oncology Center and the American SECOND MONDAY OF THE MONTH BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP LAWRENCE AREA COALITION TO HONOR Cancer Society for a general cancer support CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP group. Open to anyone with any cancer diagnoses Meets at Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold, END-OF-LIFE CHOICES Meets at the Topeka Shawnee County Public and/or family members or others affected by their 5:30 p.m. Call Dena for more information. Works with 31 other Kansas communities to Library, 1515 SW 10th Ave., 3:30-4:30 p.m. cancer. For more information, contact Liv Frost at LAWRENCE, 785-979-8362 help all Kansans live with dignity, comfort and TOPEKA, 785-235-1367 785-505-2807 or email to [email protected]. peace at the end-of-life, regardless of age. Mem- www.jhawkaaa.org MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & FRIDAYS bers have backgrounds in healthcare, pastoral LAWRENCE WATER AEROBICS CLASSES care, senior citizens’ services, funeral home FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH OrthoKansas, P.A. offers aquatic programs and care, library and educational services. Meets at NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF RAILROAD services, which are open to the public. Special MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER 3 p.m. in Conference E of LMH. SUPPORT GROUP - TOPEKA AND VETERAN RAILROAD EMPLOYEES features include warm water therapeutic pool LAWRENCE, 785-830-8130 Meets at 9:30-11 a.m. at Coyote Canyon Buffet. Meets at St. Francis Health Center’s Cancer with deep water capability. Class times are 6:30 TOPEKA, www.narvre.com a.m., 9 a.m., and 5 p.m. 1112 W. 6th St., Ste. FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Center, 1700 S.W. 7th St., 7 p.m. 124. MAN TO MAN PROSTATE CANCER TOPEKA, 785-230-4422 SECOND TUESDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE, 785-838-7885 SUPPORT GROUP - LAWRENCE FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH KAW VALLEY HERBS STUDY GROUP www.OrthoKansasPA.com Meets at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, 5:30 p.m. LAWRENCE AREA PARTNERS IN AGING An informal group meeting monthly to study herbs. We will learn about the aspects of each LAWRENCE, 785-393-1256 Networking group. Call Ashley at 785-842-0543 MONDAYS herb: culinary uses, aromatherapy applications, for more information. $12.00 to attend (includes GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP FIRST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH medicinal properties, historical lore, growing lunch). 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 12-week adult group for recent loss. Midland TOPEKA AREA OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP and crafting. This group is open to anyone Hospice, Building A, 4-5 p.m. Please call for Our focus is supporting, assisting, and educating FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH wanting to learn more about the herbs grown in start dates and information packet. individuals with colostomies, ileostomies, uros- the garden and in the wild. Meets at 7 p.m. at TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 PARKINSON MEETING tomies and continent ostomies. Meets at 6 p.m. Midland Care, 200 SW Frazier, 5:30-7 p.m. the Unitarian Fellowship of Lawrence, 1263 N. FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at St. Francis Health Center, 1700 SW 7th St. LAWRENCE, 785-235-1367 or (800) 798-1366 1100 Rd. To sign up to receive updates, email TOPEKA, 785-295-5555 [email protected] or join our Face- INDIVIDUAL BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT EVERY OTHER THURSDAY book page at www.facebook.com/HerbGroup. Individual appointments are available, 5:30- FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH LAWRENCE 7:30 p.m., as well as phone support. Other times GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP SCRAPBOOK MEMORIES Ongoing adult group. Midland Hospice, Build- are available. No cost. Call Terry Frizzell. Grace Hospice, 3715 SW 29th St., Suite 100, 6 SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH TOPEKA, 785-271-6500; 785-230-6730 on ing A, 10:30 a.m. Please call for start dates and p.m. All supplies provided (except photos). information packet. MEMORY SUPPORT GROUP fi rst Monday between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. TOPEKA, 785-228-0400 TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 Held at The Windsor of Lawrence, 3220 Peter- FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH son Rd., 2 p.m. For more information, please FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH EVERY OTHER THURSDAY call Amy Homer. BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP LAWRENCE, 785-832-9900 LAWRENCE SENIOR CENTER Grace Hospice invites individuals coping with Ongoing adult group. Midland Hospice, Build- SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 2:15-3:45 PM, 785-842-0543 the loss of loved ones to join us. For more infor- ing A, 5:30 p.m. Please call for start dates and mation, call Grace Hospice at 785-228-0400 or DIABETES EDUCATION GROUP FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH information packet. 1-800-396-7778. Aldersgate Village, Manches- TOPEKA, 785-232-2044 The Diabetes Education Center provides a GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP ter Lodge, 7220 SW Asbury Dr., 1 p.m. free monthly program for those with diabetes Facilitated by LMH Chaplain Angela Lowe. TOPEKA FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH and their support persons, at 6 p.m. Lawrence Meets in the LMH Chapel, 2nd fl oor. Lawrence STROKE SUPPORT GROUP Memorial Hospital, Meeting Room A. Memorial Hospital. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS Meet other stroke survivors, their families, and LAWRENCE, 785-505-3062 LAWRENCE, 785-505-3140 WATER AEROBICS CLASSES hear guest speakers discuss topics related to OrthoKansas, P.A. offers aquatic programs and SECOND WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH recovery. Please contact Randy Williams or Lisa services, which are open to the public. Special Rundell for more information. Kansas Rehabili- SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP features include warm water therapeutic pool TOPEKA For adults who have lost loved ones. Call LMH tation Hospital, 1504 SW 8th Ave. with deep water capability. Class time is 5:30 TOPEKA, 785-235-6600 Soroptimist International’s mission is to Chaplain Angela Lowe for more information. p.m. 1112 W. 6th St., Ste. 124. improve the lives of women and girls in local LAWRENCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAWRENCE, 785-838-7885 SATURDAYS communities and throughout the world. Meets at 4-5 PM, 785-840-3140 www.OrthoKansasPA.com LAWRENCE BRIDGE CLUB 6:30 p.m. at the Topeka-Shawnee County Public Library. Guests welcome. Please email info@ FIRST & THIRD MONDAY OF THE MONTH FIRST & THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Bring a partner and join us for an evening of CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP bridge, snacks and prizes. Annual membership soroptimisttopeka.org for more information. HEALING AFTER LOSS BY SUICIDE (HEALS) fee. First two visits are free. Kaw Valley Bridge TOPEKA, 785-221-0501 Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed with the For those who have lost a loved one by suicide. Center, 1025 N. 3rd Street, 6:30 p.m. www.soroptimisttopeka.org responsibilities of caring for a spouse, parent, Fellow survivors offer an atmosphere of under- LAWRENCE, 785-760-4195 or loved one? Do you need information about standing and emotional support by encouraging SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH Alzheimer’s disease or other disorders? Please families and individuals to share healthy ways ONE SATURDAY EACH MONTH NAACP MEETING-LAWRENCE CHAPTER join us in one of our Caregiver Support Groups. of coping and grieving. Contact Steve New- LAWRENCE DEATH CAFE Meets at the Lawrence public Library Gallery Sponsored by Douglas County Senior Services, comer at for more information. Pozez Education At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather Room at 6:30 p.m. Inc. Douglas County Senior Services, Inc., 745 Center, 1505 SW 8th St. to eat cake, drink tea, and discuss death. LAWRENCE, 785-841-0030, 785-979-4692 Vermont St., 2:15-3:45 p.m. TOPEKA, 785-478-4947 or 785-296-8349 A Death Cafe is a discussion group about LAWRENCE, 785-842-0543 SECOND & FOURTH FRIDAY OF THE MONTH FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH death rather than a grief support or counsel- ing session. Group meets once a month on ALZHEIMER’S/CAREGIVER SUPPORT EEVERYVERY TTUESDAYUESDAY TTHROUGHHROUGH FFRIDAYRIDAY KAW VALLEY OWL (OLDER WOMEN’S LEAGUE) MEN’S COFFEE a Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. To learn more, GROUP Meetings are held at the United Way building, contact cwhiston@sunfl ower.com or visit Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association-Heart Meets in the library at Pioneer Ridge, 4851 2518 Ridge Ct. Social time begins at 1:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/pages/Lawrence-Death- of America Chapter. KU Center for Research, Harvard Rd., at 9:30 a.m. Open to the public. and the meeting begins at 2 p.m. The public is Cafe/520304204753986?ref=hl. LAWRENCE, 785-749-2000 welcome to join members at all meetings. For LAWRENCE CONTINUED ON PAGE 25 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY March 2016 • 25 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 24 THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH different animals at the Discovery Center. THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH 1315 Wakarusa Dr., Rm. 214, 1-2:30 p.m. TOPEKA WIDOWED PERSONS BRUNCH Parents, guardians, and child care providers can COFFEE & CONVERSATION LAWRENCE, 913-831-3888 For all widowed people. Meets at the First meet other parents and talk with early childhood Arbor Court at Alvamar, 1510 Saint Andrews United Methodist Church, 6th and Topeka professionals. Free coffee is available. 4400 SW Dr., 3 p.m. Open to the public. SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH Blvd. in the red brick building, known as the 10th Ave., 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. LAWRENCE, 785-841-6847 HAPPY TIME SQUARES SQUARE DANCE Sweet Building on the Southwest corner of the TOPEKA, 785-783-8300 CLUB campus. Please bring a covered dish to share. www.kansasdiscovery.org MAR 11 HAM & BEANS SUPPER Meets at First United Methodist Church-West Beverages and table service provided. 11 a.m.-1 SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH p.m. For more information about the Widowed All You Can Eat! Price includes cornbread, Campus, 867 Hwy 40 (1 block west Hwy 40/ FREE SATE EAST SIDE BREWERY TOUR K10 Bypass). Plus: 7:30-8 p.m., Mainstream Persons Service Program, please call Julie. drink & dessert. Sponsored by United Method- East Side Brewery offers tours on the second 8-10 p.m. Contact Frank & Betty Alexander. TOPEKA, 785-357-7290 ist Women. Community Fellowship Hall at Saturday OF THE MONTH at 2 p.m. Tours are Kansas Avenue United Methodist Church, LAWRENCE, 785-843-2584 FOURTH MONDAY OF THE MONTH free, and open to the public, but the brewery www.happytimesquares.com 1029 N. Kansas Ave., 4-6:30 p.m. Community GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP reserves the right to cap the tour size at a Invited! THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Presbyterian Manor, 1429 Kasold., 4 p.m. Spon- manageable level, if necessary. Please enter at TOPEKA LAWRENCE PARKINSON’S SUPPORT sored by Grace Hospice. the far west end of the building, closest to the Burroughs Creek Trail. The tour will last around MAR 14-20 GROUP LAWRENCE, 785-841-5300 45 minutes. All ages are welcome but if you GAGE PARK MINI TRAIN AND FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 2415 FOURTH WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH are of legal drinking age, with ID, there will be CLINTON PARKWAY, LAWRENCE, 2 PM CAROUSEL CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP an opportunity to enjoy some samples after the Relive old memories and create new memories. THIRD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH Administered by Senior Outreach Services in tour. 1923 Moodie Rd. The mini-train has been an integral part of the GRANDPARENT AND CAREGIVER cooperation with Jayhawk Area Agency on LAWRENCE, 785-550-9718 sights and sounds of Gage Park for over 45 Aging, Inc. Designed to be a safe place to assist www.freestatebrewing.com years. Follow a mile-long scenic course through SUPPORT GROUP and empower caregivers of seniors. Rose Hill Strengthening family relationships and improv- SECOND SUNDAY OF THE MONTH the heart of the park, as the engineer enlightens Place Clubhouse, 3600 SW Gage Blvd., 1 p.m. you on the history of Gage Park, and the many ing positive parenting skills. Meets from 6:30-8 MONTHLY GUIDED HIKE p.m. at St. Francis Hospital, 2nd fl oor meeting TOPEKA, 785-235-1367, EXT. 130 attractions, including the carousel, that are Clinton State Park and AmeriCorps invite you available for you and your family to enjoy. rooms. Child care available with 48 hours notice. 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Q: If God forgives us, then why God” (1 Corinthians 15:9). every day for His forgiveness, and © 2016 Billy Graham can’t we seem to forgive ourselves? How did Paul deal with his guilt? ask Him to help you put Christ fi rst in Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC. I’ve hurt a lot of people over the years, and I’ll never stop feeling guilty. I’ve even stayed away from some people Our idyllic country setting is safe, beautiful because of what I did to them years and convenient to Topeka and Lawrence ago. Is it ever possible to forgive our- selves? - Mrs. K.R. Living at Prairie Wind is much like living at home. Meals are made from A: Never lose sight of this great scratch with the most wholesome ingredients available. The home setting truth: When we come to Christ and put allows for close relationships and makes it possible to easily accommodate our faith and trust in Him for our sal- each senior’s preferences in schedule, meals and daily activities. Prairie Wind vation, God forgives us of all our sins, is owned and operated by a local family with more than 60 years of experi- without exception. The Bible says, ence in caring for elders. Let our family care for you or your loved one. “As far as the east is from the west, so We now offer Adult Day Care for seniors who don't need 24/7 care. We provide a far has he removed our transgressions safe place for the senior while the caregiver sleeps, works, runs errands, etc. from us” (Psalm 103:12). If God has forgiven us, then why can’t we forgive ourselves? One reason, I suspect, is because the HOME PLUS memories of what we’ve done still haunt us (including, in your case, 4&UI4U #FSSZUPOttQSBJSJFXJOEIPNF!HNBJMDPN the hurt you’ve caused others). I think, for example, of the Apostle Paul, who at one time hated Jesus and was determined to persecute (and even kill) anyone who followed Him. Those memories stayed with him all his life, although he knew God had fully forgiven him. 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This program empowers organi- & Memory” program. This program 2016. a grant of $18,900 to develop train- zation to provide person-centered care is designed to help individuals with “The purpose of these grants is to ing entitled “One Day Toward Culture that allows persons with Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s and related dementias fi nd improve the job skills and knowledge Change.” This training will provide and related dementias to receive better renewed meaning and connections in of workers in nursing facilities across nursing facility staff with an overview care and enjoy a better quality of life. their lives through personalized music. the state,” Secretary Keck said. “In of person-centered care practices and The program focuses on what indi- The program trains staff how to set up addition to training staff in the best will offer breakout sessions for specifi c viduals with Alzheimer’s and related personalized music playlists, deliv- ways to keep residents in their care job categories such as nursing, dietary, dementias can still do instead of what ered on iPods and other digital devices, safe, the training provided by the administration and nurses’ aides. Cul- they can’t do. This training is designed for those in their care. These musical grants will focus on ways to provide tural change for person-centered care to empower staff to provide person- favorites tap deep memories not lost to person-centered care to older Kansans involves guiding organizations away centered care that helps nursing facility dementia and can help bring participants who reside in nursing facilities and from the regimented top-down prac- residents with cognitive impairments back to life, enabling them to converse, strengthen programs that enhance their tices of the traditional model to a to thrive, not just survive. socialize and stay in the present. quality of life.” new approach based on personalized • The Aging Services Transfor- care/service plans, resident input and mation Alliance (ASTRA) in Topeka, actively engaged families. 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Similar to Italian grappa, this - Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) A feast of Greek pleasures brandy-like fi rewater is about 40 per- writes European travel guidebooks cent alcohol and makes ouzo seem like and hosts travel shows on public tele- By Rick Steves Ninety-fi ve percent of all Greeks con- kid stuff. The last time I had it, I had vision and public radio. Email him at Tribune Content Agency sider themselves Orthodox, even if a hard time holding my camera steady [email protected] and follow his they rarely go to church. Orthodox ele- as I took “going local” to a very tasty blog on Facebook. t’s a joy to surrender to the Greek ments appear everywhere. Icon shrines extreme. © 2016 Rick Steves Iway of living. Greece’s welcoming dot the highways. Orthodox priests— But that’s part of the appeal of this Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC. people, mouthwatering food and drink with their Old Testament beards, black and joyful music and folk dances make robes, necklaces, cake-shaped hats and it easy to immerse yourself into the families in tow—mingle with parish- easygoing lifestyle. ioners on street corners. During the When I’m in Greece, I eat as the course of the day, Greeks routinely pop Greeks do. Around 9 p.m., I head in to churches to light a candle, asking to a taverna and order a medley of for favors. Even local teens who seem “mezedes” (appetizers) and share it far from religious make the sign of the family-style. The selection, while pre- cross when passing a church. dictable, never gets old for me: garlic Easter is a big deal in Greece—and dip, fava bean dip, tzatziki dip (made not surprisingly, food plays a big role. from yogurt, cucumber and mint), Easter is not Easter without lamb, often or all three on a single serving plat- eaten as part of a huge after-midnight ter; fried eggplant or zucchini; Greek feast. Wandering through a village one salad; and big grilled peppers—red or Easter, I noticed every family seemed to green—stuffed with feta cheese. be roasting an entire lamb on a spit. I’ll Most of my meals also include some- never forget watching the lamb go limp thing from the sea, such as grilled cala- when my host withdrew the skewer. He mari or octopus, sardines, or a plate of then laid it across a chopping block, fried small fi sh (three inch), very small pulled out a big cleaver, and, in about fi sh (two inch), or very, very small fi sh two minutes, reduced the entire roasted (one inch). With three-inch fi sh, I leave lamb to two platters of meat. the head and tail on the plate (and try When celebrating special events, not to wonder about the once inky, now especially at weddings and baptisms, dry black guts). With the smaller fi sh, Greeks love to dance. Popular dances I leave nothing but a line of greasy include the graceful “kalamatianos” fi ngerprints on the fringe of my paper circle dance and the “syrtaki,” done tablecloth. with arms outstretched or thrown Where Families In Athens, I enjoy visiting Central across one another’s shoulders as Come Together Market, where many locals come to do immortalized by Anthony Quinn in the their weekly grocery shopping. It’s a fi lm “Zorba the Greek.” A few danc- Drop by one of our living, breathing, smelly barrage on all ers might get carried away, “applaud” three locations and see the senses. You’ll see dripping-fresh by throwing plates or fl owers and then why Families love calling meat, livestock in all stages of dis- dance on the tables into the wee hours. Vintage Park “Home.” memberment and still-wriggling fi sh. Music is not only for special events— The fruit and vegetable stalls, just out- it’s part of everyday life. Wander All Inclusive Pricing side the market, are fl anked by shops through any town on a weekend Restaurant Style Dining selling feta from the barrel and count- summer evening and there’s a decent less varieties of olives. chance you’ll come across musicians My favorite stop at the market is sitting around an outdoor table play- the Karayiannis Ouzo Bar. This fun ing traditional folk music on their bou- Call Vintage Park today! place, in the middle of the fi sh market, zouki (a long-necked mandolin). When is a memorable setting for a drink and the weather cools down, they move BALDWIN CITY OTTAWA TONGANOXIE snack. And it’s cheap. About 3 euros inside to tavernas to entertain the late- Vintage Park at Baldwin City Vintage Park at Ottawa Vintage Park at Tonganoxie gets you an ouzo (anise-fl avored liquor) night local crowds. 321 Crimson Ave. 2250 S. Elm 120 W. 8th St. and little plate of mezes to enjoy at the Greeks tend to show hospitality with 785-594-4255 785-242-3715 913-845-2204 bar while taking in the action. drinks—often ouzo. You don’t drink Just as important as food is religion. ouzo straight; instead, you add ice or vintageparkassistedliving.com 32 • March 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY mologists. The two leaders had been and gazed at it for a long time. Then HUMOR aching to look for the Hypolestes treni- she motioned Zimmy to join her. With tatis, but couldn’t justify the cost to the a motion of her head Kate asked for a government of such a trip. magnifying glass, which Zimmy pro- Zimmy, Kate and the Cuban Beetle At fi rst the Secret Service threw a fi t duced from his jungle vest pocket. ntil recently, the U.S. govern- “Speaking of,” said Kate, “I met over the idea of the president tramping Leaning forward, Kate gazed Ument didn’t want you to go to Ricardo Calvez in Samoa last month. around in the outback of a communist through the glass, then handed it care- Cuba. That policy, which started way He says that the Hypolestes trinitatis, a nation, but under heavy pressure acqui- fully to Zimmy. He studied the beetle back in the Eisenhower administration, beetle endemic to Cuba, is in danger of esced to the endeavor. Thus the party— through the glass and nodded. required that everybody apply for a extinction because of loss of habitat.” consisting of the President, three Secret They both stepped back. Then Kate license before traveling to Havana. “We should do something.” Service agents who didn’t look like spoke to the group. My friend Zimmy Tarbox has a “Yes, we should.” what they were, Kate, Zimmy, and the “This is NOT a Hypolestes trinitatis! Ph.D. in entomology. He’s been all The two scientists got the opportu- two Cuban party members—slipped This is an entirely new beetle. There over the world measuring the space nity sooner than either of them thought. out of Havana by night and headed for are now two unique beetles in this They were invited to the White House. the highlands. endangered habitat.” The President was preparing for a trip As they trekked through the sub- Back in Havana the Americans and to Cuba and, covering all bases, wanted montane forest, sometimes on little- the Cubans pledged not only to pre- a staff briefi ng on the fl ora and fauna of used trails and at other times cutting serve that mountain habitat, but also to the island. After speaking with Zimmy through thick foliage, the members of cooperate in an effort to improve the and Kate, one of the staffers proposed the expedition kept their eyes peeled environment worldwide. a presidential fi eld trip on the island for a glimpse of the elusive beetle. And after going through an offi cial to search for the Hypolestes trinitatis. There were a couple of false sightings scientifi c process, the new beetle was between the eyeballs of baby cock- She wanted something to showcase the that disappointed everyone. Then one given a designation in Latin. In layman’s roaches. Zimmy’s British colleague, President’s interest in the environment. of the Cuban party members spotted terms, it is the Kate-Zimmy Beetle. Kate Billingsly, is the world’s leading Kate and Zimmy were invited to lead the prize, a large bug that looked like - Larry Day, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., is a expert on pond scum skimmer bugs. the expedition. Hypolestes trinitatis. The members of former foreign correspondent, newspa- Back in 2006, Kate and Zimmy So, it turned out, Zimmy and Kate the expedition stepped back and waited per reporter and journalism professor. attended the 15th Annual International fl ew to Havana, not on a crowded com- for confi rmation from Kate and Zimmy. He has written humorous fi ction— Cockroach and Pond Skimmer Con- mercial fl ight from Miami, but on Air Kate approached the beetle carefully sometimes intentionally—all his life. ference in Cuba. In 2016 the sponsor- Force One. ing group, the Entomological Society, Organizing a private “off the agenda” scheduled its 25th annual conference trip by the U.S. President to the forests for Havana, and Kate and Zimmy were of central and eastern Cuba could have invited to give keynote addresses in been diplomatically and politically recognition of their outstanding contri- diffi cult. But Zimmy and Kate had butions to entomological research. “friends at court” in the persons of two In Hong Kong last January, the two members of Cuba’s Central Party lead- talked about their upcoming visit to Cuba. ership who were avid amateur ento- KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY March 2016• 33 not at home? Perhaps, crating your [email protected]. Include PET WORLD dog is your hang-up, and not your your name, city and state. Steve’s web- dogs’. site is www.stevedalepetworld.com; he New test may be able to help diagnose More information on separation anx- also hosts the nationally syndicated iety, and also crate training, is available “Steve Dale’s Pet World” and “The your cat with kidney disease in “Decoding Your Dog,” authored by Pet Minute.” He’s also a contributing the American College of Veterinary editor to USA Weekend. Q: I’ve had three cats in my life that kidney function was likely gone. Using Behaviorists, edited by myself, Dr. © 2016 Tribune Content Agency, Inc. have died at an older age of complica- SDMA testing, kidney disease is typi- Debra Horwitz and Dr. John Ciribassi tions due to kidney disease. This is the cally diagnosed far earlier, while the (Houghton Miffl in Harcourt, New fourth cat now I’ve had diagnosed with loss of function doesn’t yet affect qual- York, NY, 2014; $27). Know an kidney disease with some new test, ity of life. As for your dog’s fear of men, your and she’s only 7 years old. Why do so SDMA is a game changer; up to 85 best bet is to enlist professional help to interesting senior many cats die of kidney disease? - B. percent of older cats are potentially appropriately assess your dog. A veteri- who would be a S. C., Tacoma, WA affl icted with CKD. Still there is no nary behaviorist or certifi ed dog behav- magic cure for CKD. “We fund stud- ior consultant will be able to help. great subject for ies to better understand kidney disease - Steve Dale welcomes questions/ a Senior Profi le? in cats, and ultimately to fi nd a treat- comments from readers. Although he ment,” Thayer says. “Recently, we sup- can’t answer all of them individually, Please call Kevin at Steve ported research for stem cell therapy. he’ll answer those of general inter- Dale There seems to be some moderate est in his column Send e-mail to PET- 785-841-9417. benefi t—but we need further studies.” Learn more at www.winnfelinefounda- tion.org. A: “We don’t know why so many Q: I recently rescued a 3-year-old older cats develop chronic kidney dis- Yorkshire/Shitzu-mix, and the dog has ease (CKD), but we’re trying to fi nd issues when I leave him. He’s fi ne in the out,” says Dr. Vicki Thayer, executive crate, but not when I leave him behind director of the nonprofi t Winn Feline a gate in the kitchen because he keeps Foundation, which funds cat health barking. Also, he’s afraid of men. How studies. “The good news is that an can I help him? - L. D., Las Vegas early diagnosis may add to your cat’s A: Congratulations on rescuing the lifespan, as well as to enhance quality pup. of life.” Not all dogs with separation anxi- A new test, which is presumably the ety should be crated. Some dogs panic test you mention, can provide an earlier when home alone, and in desperate diagnosis of kidney than veterinarians attempts to escape, injure themselves. ever could; the test is called Symmetric And the anxiety actually worsens. dimethylarginine or SDMA. The test is While some dogs with separation offered with the IDEXX regular blood anxiety panic in the crate, others chemistry panel. seem to appreciate the confi nement, Before SDMA, and likely with your and apparently feel more secure. 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In a heavy medium saucepan, adjust the seasonings with salt and stir combine the cranberries and sugar. in 1 tablespoon honey to enhance the chill away with a zesty bowl of soup Cook over medium heat, stirring occa- sweetness. sionally, until the sugar softens, about To serve the soup, ladle it directly By Wolfgang Puck takes only 10 minutes to cook once 3 minutes. Cover and continue cook- from the pressure cooker into heated Tribune Content Agency pressure has been reached. That allows ing until the cranberries pop and turn bowls. Place a spoonful of cranberry just enough time to make a quick cran- tender, about 10 minutes longer, sea- relish into the center of each bowl. berry relish to garnish each bowl. ast year, much of the Midwest soning to taste with salt. Stir in cinna- (You can reserve leftover relish for y Land Eastern U.S. endured snow- But that not’s the end of the ease that mon and cardamom, cover, and cook another use.) Drizzle the soup lightly inexpensive modern appliances bring to storm after snowstorm. Right now, until thick, about 5 minutes longer, stir- with some cream, if you like, garnish p where I live in Southern California, this recipe. I also like to puree the just- ring occasionally. with parsley and serve immediately. we’re in the grip of what meteorolo- cooked soup right inside the pressure Turn back to the soup, and quick- © 2016 Wolfgang Puck Worldwide, Inc. gists have been saying may be the big- cooker using a hand-held immersion release the pressure from the pres- Distributed By Tribune Content Agency, LLC. gest El Nino rain system ever. blender. That’s the perfect combination Yes, winter can feel like a burden. of convenience and great fl avor any But I like to think of it in much more home cook would want—especially in optimistic terms: It’s perfect soup the depths of winter. season. 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Chestnut Top Of The Hill 2011 fl avor. squash chunks, chopped onion, ginger, Ottawa, KS 66067 Olathe, KS 66061 You’ll see what I mean when you try orange zest and juice, rosemary, salt 785-242-7757 913-390-9905 : WK6W/DZUHQFH a new take on one of my winter favor- and pepper to taste, 1 tablespoon of Seniors dine out an average of 4-5 times per week! If you would like to ites. A pureed soup of butternut squash, honey and stock. If you like, add the add your restaurant to the Senior Monthly Restaurant Guide, please bright with the fresh orange and ginger, cream. Secure the lid on the pressure call Kevin at 785-841-9417 for details. KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY March 2016 • 35 It was at this unfortunate juncture ing in front of the bleachers and onto MEMORIES ARE FOREVER that the voice of the intercom again the trampoline on the gym fl oor 20 requested the teacher’s presence in the feet below. Two of his friends, one on Each month I will write about a memory improbable details. Had there really offi ce. The boys con- crutches, agreed to of a person’s life and I hope you will been a Senior Boys’ Home Economics tinued cleaning, and hold the heavy gym enjoy it. For information you need to class? The 50s were known for strict all might have been doors open and keep submit your own memories, please visit gender roles, and this was a real gender well, but a student an eye out for faculty my blog at bender. Yes, I was told, the senior boys from another class or staff. Dave said he www.MemoriesAreForever.net convinced the principal that such a class poked his head in and didn’t look over the I would love to hear from you. If you was necessary to prepare them for life said, “Coach G is on rail or attempt to aim wish to include a nostalgic picture of away from mom’s home cooking. The the trampoline in the in any way; he just yourself, please send it as an attach- teacher was an avid supporter of all gym, showing off for lobbed the heavy ball ment to your submission email. (The the sports teams, and loved the idea of Miss H.” The boys all of dirty dough over photo below is me as a two-year-old having a class of senior boys. The fi rst had a crush on pretty the rail and ran. He sitting on the steps of my home in Chi- few weeks of class went very well. The Miss H, and none of didn’t see the dough cago.) - Tom Mach class met just before lunch and consisted them liked Coach ball knock the coach of walking down to the town grocery G, the new football into the lap of the store and buying all the available steaks. coach who replaced embarrassed English The teacher then showed the class how a retiring beloved teacher. Running, he Tom to prepare the steaks and a few simple legend. My husband was passed by the side dishes, such as baked potatoes and wouldn’t say who boy on crutches, and Mach salad. The fi rst few weeks went so well, came up with the all three were back in the teacher felt “her boys” were ready to plan to humiliate Mr. Janet Stotts the classroom before learn to bake, and snickerdoodles were C. He also said that the teacher arrived. the easiest cookie to make. the class drew straws to see who would Fifty years later, the class reunion If you have never made snickerdoo- execute the plan, and he got the short proved that the Great Snickerdoodle The Great dles, they are very simple, just a basic straw. However, as I suspected, the rest War is the glue that still keeps the class dough that is formed into ping-pong of his class was sure he had volunteered together, forming a cohesive group that Snickerdoodle sized balls, rolled in sugar and cinna- to pitch the ball of dough over the rail- defi es time and distance. mon and baked. According to Dave, the War dough was prepared without incident and twenty senior boys were forming By Janet Stotts the dough into balls, when the inter- com called the teacher to the offi ce. y husband, Dave, and I crossed None of those attending the reunion Mthe fl oor of the new gym and would admit to throwing the fi rst ball found the tables of the Class of ‘59. It of dough, but soon a full-fl edged war was his 50-year high school reunion broke out. Dough splattered on and and streamers in the class colors of adhered to the fl oor, the ceiling, the blue and white festooned the tables, walls, the appliances and the students. but what made everyone laugh was the It was at the height of this chaos that small table favor at each place setting, the teacher returned. two snickerdoodle cookies tied up in “Oh, boys,” the teacher wailed, “how net and ribbon. Some senior classes could you?” Twenty heads bowed in shame, are known for their accomplishments, and my husband, as class president, apolo- some for their mischief, but the Class gized for the whole class. He must have of ‘59 is still, after 50 years, known for done a good job because the teacher’s only the Great Snickerdoodle War. punishment was for them to clean up the I had heard Dave tell the story over classroom. The cookie dough was scraped and over, and I looked forward to this from all the room’s surfaces and gathered reunion to check on a few of the more into one big ball of dirty dough. The History of Lawrence, Kansas by Richard Cordley See www.seniormonthly.net/books or call Kevin at 785-841-9417 to purchase. 36 • March 2016 KAW VALLEY SENIOR MONTHLY GOREN ON BRIDGE Seamon at the wheel With Bob Jones to East’s ace. Another spade was ruffed Tribune Content Agency with the trump king. This was followed by the ace-king of clubs and a club ruff, East-West vulnerable. South deals. leaving this position:
NORTH NORTH -A 9 7 4 -Void -A 7 6 3 -A 7 6 3 -9 6 3 2 D-9 .-7 .-Void WEST EAST WEST EAST -K Q J 3 2 -10 6 5 -J 3 -Void -5 4 -J 10 9 2 -5 4 -J 10 9 2 -Q 8 7 -A 5 -8 -Void .-10 6 2 .-Q 8 4 3 .-Void .-Q SOUTH SOUTH -8 -Void Hillside Village Awarded a 5 Star Rating!! -K Q 8 -K Q 8 -K J 10 4 -Void One of the primary concerns families have when looking for a .-A K J 9 5 .-J 9 long term care setting for their loved one is the quality of care the facility will provide. Hillside Village is pleased to announce The bidding: When Seamon led the nine of dia- that we were recently awarded a five star rating by Medicare for SOUTH WEST NORTH EAST monds, shedding a club from hand and the excellent care we are providing to our residents. Very few 1. Pass 1 Pass drawing the last trump, East was crushed. nursing facilities are able to achieve a five star rating from 2 Pass 3 Pass Whether he discarded the queen of clubs Medicare and we are very proud of this accomplishment. or a heart, Seamon had the rest of the 3 Pass 3 Pass Achieving this type of excellent rating requires a concerted 5 Pass Pass Pass tricks and his contract! The same con- tract failed at the other table when South effort by our entire team including nursing, dietary, mainte- Opening lead: King of didn’t fi nd this line of play. nance, housekeeping, therapy, and social services. There are a Seamon’s sister, Janice Seamon- lot of good things going on at Hillside Village. Give us a call to This deal is from the fi nals of the Molson, is a multiple world champion. schedule a tour or stop by to see for yourself. We are locally Grand National Teams, played recently They both have children. It would be owned and operated. in Las Vegas. South was Michael interesting to see what happens should Seamon, of Florida, a member of the the kids take up bridge. winning team and the youngest in a - Bob Jones welcomes readers’ long line of great players in his family. responses sent to Tribune Content Seamon won the opening spade lead Agency, LLC., 16650 Westgrove Dr., with dummy’s ace and led a low dia- Suite 175, Addison, TX 75001. E-mail mond to his jack, losing to the queen. responses may be sent to tcaeditors@ He ruffed the spade continuation in his tribune.com. hand and led the 10 of trumps, losing © 2016 Tribune Content Agency, LLC. The History of Lawrence, Kansas Call 913-583-1260 ext. 116 today by Richard Cordley to schedule a tour! Available at the Watkins Museum of History, 1047 Massachusetts St., 7 TH 3TREET s $E 3OTO +3
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