Announcements
3rd Thursdays are Birthdays hosted by Bristol Hospice!
Their team will be at the Center to provide birthday dessert during the lunch hour,
as well as to answer questions about services, support groups, upcoming events.
No Bingo Kitchen on Saturdays - Outside Food Allowed
Support the Center by Purchasing a Copy of the
“Life’s Journey of Remembrance” Publication
See below for more information!
Closed on for Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th
Family Bingo Sunday, May 18th
Mid-Year Bingo Saturday, June 21st
Support the Center by Purchasing a Copy of the
“Life’s Journey of Remembrance” Publication
The most common reasons for writing are to express yourself, to analyze, to inform, entertain, and persuade. Sometimes your writing will combine several purposes. Some writing that you do for yourself is practical such as filling out forms and writing letters of complaint. Other self-prompted writing you will do simply because you enjoy it. This type of writing includes poems, journal entries, personal memories, reminiscences, and “just for fun” topics of interest.
Everyone is an individual. You think and act in ways that are uniquely your own, as we each have our own “voice”. As you write you discover what you think about yourself – and the world around you which is different for everyone. This is one of the main reasons why I enjoy teaching this class so much. The diversity inspires me and hopefully will inspire you as we go on this great adventure together.
I am proud to introduce a collection of writings by the students of the Fall 2023 Creative Writing Workshop at the Klamath Basin Senior Citizens’ Center in Klamath Falls, OR.
-Maurine Loprete, Creative Writing Instructor
Follow the link here to purchase a print or ebook copy: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNRMXWDK?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
Serving the Klamath Community through Meals on Wheels
A knock at the door might not seem like a big deal to many of us. But, to a homebound senior, it could signal the arrival of the only person they might see all day or all week long. It brings hope. It brings health. It brings the nutrition and care that will completely make their day. We can’t do it alone. It takes all of us to keep the meals on wheels movement going. Call the Senior Center at 541-883-7171 to become a volunteer today!
If you or someone you know is in need of Meals on Wheels, please register with the Klamath Lake Counties Council on Aging by calling 541-205-5400.
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Happy Birthday to the Older Americans Act, which turns 60 today!![]()
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Since 1965, the Older Americans Act (OAA) has worked behind the scenes. It is the quiet backbone of federal aging policy, acting as a hub of funding and guidance that responds to specific aging needs. The services it fuels have evolved over time to include: ![]()
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Home-delivered and congregate (group) meals![]()
Senior center programs![]()
Family caregiver support![]()
America’s only senior-focused job training and employment program![]()
Transportation assistance![]()
Chronic disease education and self-management programs![]()
Falls prevention programs![]()
Home- and community-based health care to help people age in place![]()
Protections against elder abuse and elder fraud![]()
Rules and regulations for nursing homes![]()
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The OAA provides seamless support at the cost of operating in relative obscurity. Few people receiving—or even providing—OAA-funded services know that the OAA responsible. Learn more: www.ncoa.org/article/why-the-older-americans-act-matters/?sourceid=1116184&utm_campaign=071425a&u...
How Eye vision can significantly impact your ability to volunteer in your community, depending on the type of volunteer work you do. Here’s how it might affect various aspects and how you can still volunteer:![]()
1. Task Performance![]()
• Reading & Writing: Poor vision can make it difficult to read documents, fill out forms, or help others with paperwork (e.g., at a food bank or community center).![]()
• Driving: If you need to drive (e.g., delivering meals, transporting people), good vision is critical for safety.![]()
• Manual Tasks: Tasks like sorting items, preparing food, or cleaning often require clear sight for accuracy and safety.![]()
• Volunteering: the senior center can help with transportation to get you here to volunteer.![]()
2. Interacting with Others![]()
• Difficulty seeing facial expressions or recognizing people can impact communication and relationship-building—important in roles like mentoring, tutoring, or community outreach.![]()
3. Safety![]()
• Impaired vision may increase the risk of accidents—for you and others—especially in fast-paced or physically active environments (e.g., construction projects, outdoor events, or emergency response).![]()
4. Adaptability![]()
• People with vision impairments can still volunteer meaningfully. Many organizations can accommodate different needs:![]()
o Assigning non-visual tasks (e.g., phone calls, administrative support)![]()
o Providing assistive technologies (screen readers, magnifiers)![]()
o Offering roles based on verbal communication![]()
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Vision plays a role in how effectively and safely you can perform certain volunteer tasks, but it doesn’t have to limit your ability to contribute. If vision is a concern, choosing the right role and asking for reasonable accommodations can make a big difference.
Paper only bingo held the second Thursday of every month as long as there are at least 50 players. ![]()
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Come down and enjoy some paper only bingo down at the Klamath basin Senior citizen center on 2045 Arthur St, Klamath falls Oregon