May 2019 – FREE STOP THE BLEED CLASSES

Lincoln City Libraries will host four free Stop the Bleed training classes in May.  The courses coincide with Stop the Bleed Month, a nationwide campaign to highlight emergency first aid training.  Classes are limited to 20 participants each.  Call 401-441-8503 to register.   The training schedule is as follows:

• Thursday, May 2, 6:30 p.m., Anderson Branch Library, 3635 Touzalin Avenue
• Monday, May 6, 2 p.m., Eiseley Branch Library, 1530 Superior Street
• Friday, May 17, 10:30 a.m., Walt Branch Library, 6701 S. 14th Street
• Wednesday, May 22, 6:30 p.m., Gere Branch Library, 2400 S. 56th Street

According to the American College of Surgeons, citizen responders will almost always be first on the scene of an emergency medical situation, no matter how quickly professional emergency responders arrive.    Because an injured person can die from blood loss within minutes, those nearest to someone with life threatening injuries are best positioned to provide first care.

The training program is presented by the City of Lincoln Risk Management Division and Bryan Health.  Training is appropriate for teens and adults and lasts about an hour.

For information about Lincoln City Libraries and its resources, visit www.lincolnlibraries.org.   More information on Stop the Bleed is available at www.bleedingcontrol.org.

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AGING PARTNERS EVENTS APRIL 8 THROUGH APRIL 14

SENIORS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE

Read this if you are a senior in Lincoln Nebraska.   Aging Partners invites senior citizens and the general public to attend a variety of senior-focused activities and classes in Lincoln and Lancaster County from April 8 through April 14:

Monday, April 8

• Musical performance by The Clefs, Downtown Senior Center – 10 a.m.
• Qigong Refresh and Recharge class, Cotner Center Condominium – 10 to 11 a.m.
• BINGO, Firth Senior Center – 12:30 p.m.
• 10-point Pitch, Northeast Senior Center – 12:30 to 3 p.m.
• Tai Chi – Continuing 24 Form, Cotner Center Condominium – 1 to 1:30 p.m.
• Tai Chi – Moving for Better Balance, Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Dynamic Movement class, Cotner Center Condominium – 2 to 3 p.m.
• Tai Chi – Moving for Better Balance, Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 3 to 4 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9

• Learn to speak Spanish class, Downtown Senior Center – 9:30 a.m.
• Chair Tai Chi, St. Paul United Methodist Church – 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
• Dynamic Movement class, Auld Pavilion – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Tai Chi – Moving for Better Balance, F Street Recreation Center – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Beginners 8 Form Tai Chi for Balance and Fall Prevention class, Auld Pavilion – 10:45 to 11:45 p.m.
• 24 Form Tai Chi, F Street Recreation Center – 6 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday, April 10

• Senior Walking Warriors, Hickman Senior Center – 9 to 9:30 a.m.
• Senior Health Promotion UNMC Health Clinic, Vermeer Education Center – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• Book Buddies, Downtown Senior Center – 9:30 a.m.

• BINGO, Northeast Senior Center – 10 a.m.
• Physical activity and exercise class, Asian Senior Center – 10 a.m.
• BINGO, Downtown Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
• BINGO, JoAnn Maxey Senior Center – 11:30 a.m.
• 10-Point Pitch and Bridge, Northeast Senior Center – 12:30 to 3 p.m.
• Chair Yoga, Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 11

• Qigong Refresh and Recharge class, Auld Pavilion – 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Senior Health Promotion UNMC Health Clinic, Downtown Senior Center – 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

• Writer’s workshop, Northeast Senior Center – 10 to 11 a.m.
• Poetry reading and writer’s workshop with Carol Roland, Downtown Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
• “Colorful Magic” with magician Bruce Jacoby, Bennet Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
• Musical performance by Robert Patton and Nancy Vogt, Lake Street Senior Center – 10:30 a.m.
• Tai Chi – Moving for Better Balance, F Street Recreation Center – 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
• Musical performance by Mike McCracken and Pete Spotted Horse, Belmont Senior Center – 11 a.m.
• Lincoln City Libraries Bookmobile visit, Lake Street Senior Center – noon to 1 p.m.
• Stepping On – Building Confidence and Reducing Falls class, Eastmont Towers (Seasons) – 1 to 3 p.m.
• Tai Chi – Moving for Better Balance, Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
• Tai Chi – Moving for Better Balance, Eastridge Presbyterian Church – 3 to 4 p.m.
• Dynamic Movement class, St. Mark’s United Methodist Church gymnasium – 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
• “Dinner and a Show” featuring Hillbilly Hal Cottrell, Cotner Center Condominium – dinner at 5:30 p.m., show at 6:30 p.m. (call 402-441-7158 by April 9 for reservations)

Friday, April 12

• Musical performance by Mike McCracken, Northeast Senior Center – 10 a.m.
• Chair Yoga, East Lincoln Christian Church – 11 a.m. to noon

• 10-point Pitch, Northeast Senior Center – 12:30 to 3 p.m.

Senior Center Meal Schedule (reservations required two working days in advance):

Belmont Senior Center (402-441-7990):  Monday, Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon

Bennet Senior Center (402-416-7693):  Tuesdays and Thursdays at noon

Downtown Senior Center (402-441-7154):  Monday – Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Firth Senior Center (402-416-7693):  Mondays at 11:30 a.m.

Hickman Senior Center (402-416-7693):  Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m.

JoAnn Maxey Senior Center (402-441-7849): Wednesdays and Fridays at noon

Lake Street Senior Center (402-441-7157):  Monday – Friday at 11:30 a.m.

Northeast Senior Center (402-441-7151):  Monday – Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Waverly Senior Center (402-416-7693):  Fridays at 11:30 a.m.

Location addresses:

Asian Senior Center, 144 N. 44th St.

Auld Pavilion, 1650 Memorial Drive

Belmont Senior Center, 1234 Judson St.

Bennet Senior Center, 970 Monroe St.

Cotner Center Condominium, 1540 N. Cotner Blvd.

Downtown Senior Center, 1005 “O” St.

East Lincoln Christian Church, 7001 Edenton Road

Eastmont Towers (Seasons), 6305 “O” St.

Eastridge Presbyterian Church, 1135 Eastridge Drive

F Street Recreation Center, 1225 “F” St.

Firth Senior Center, 311 Nemaha St.

Hickman Senior Center, 115 Locust St.

JoAnn Maxey Senior Center, 2032 “U” St.

Lake Street Senior Center, 2400 S. 11th St.

Northeast Senior Center, 6310 Platte Ave.

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd.

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 “M” St.

Vermeer Education Center, 4000 S. 84th St.

Waverly Senior Center, 14410 Folkestone St.

For information on classes or to register, call 402-441-7575.  Roundtrip transportation is available for senior center meals and activities in Lincoln only by calling the centers directly (phone numbers listed in meal schedule).  For more information on senior center events and activities, visit lincoln.ne.gov (keyword: My Center News) or call 402-441-7158

April 16 – Begin – Diabetes Self-Management Workshop

The Diabetes Self-Management Workshop is a six-week course for adults with diabetes, their family members and friends. At Hillcrest Firethorn Health Services 8601 Firethorn Lane Tuesdays, 1 to 3 p.m. April 16 through May 21

New six-week session!  Please register early. Classes that do not have sufficient enrollment will be canceled.  To register, call Aging Partners Health and Fitness Center at 402-441-7575.

Learn about diabetes including:

• What to eat and when to exercise.
• Monitoring your blood sugar.
• Foot care.
• Communicating with family and your health care provider.
• Low and high blood sugar.
• Tips for dealing with stress.
• How to set small and achievable goals.
• Overview of relaxation techniques.
• How to increase your self-confidence.
• Feel better and take charge.

This workshop is offered at no cost, but a suggested contribution of $4 per class is appreciated!

 

Lancaster – AGING PARTNERS HOST A MAGIC SHOW

Aging Partners invites seniors and the public to area senior centers in April for “Colorful Magic by Bruce,” featuring Lincoln magician Bruce Jacoby.  The schedule is as follows:

• Monday, April 1 at 10:15 a.m., Downtown Senior Center, 1005 “O” St.
• Thursday, April 11 at 10:30 a.m., Bennet Senior Center, 970 Monroe St. (located in the American Legion Hall).
• Wednesday, April 17 at 10 a.m., Hickman Senior Center, 115 Locust St. (located in the Hickman Community Center).
• Monday, April 22 at 10 a.m., Firth Senior Center, 311 Nemaha St. (located in the Firth Community Center).

Lunch will be served following all four events.  To make lunch reservations, call 402-416-7693 at least two days in advance.  The magic shows are free, but there is a $4 suggested contribution for lunch for those age 60 and over and an $8 fee for those under age 60.

More information on Aging Partners events and activities is available at at www.Aging.lincoln.ne.gov 

Lincoln NE – Saving Your Family Treasures workshops

Saving Your Family Treasures workshops are planned for March 29 and 31 at the University of Nebraska State Museum at Morrill Hall. Smithsonian experts will demonstrate how to handle, dry and clean damaged objects and share tips on personal safety, prioritization and preservation options. (Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative)

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION TO HOST WORKSHOPS ON SAVING HEIRLOOMS

Lincoln, Nebraska, March 26, 2019 – The University of Nebraska State Museum and History Nebraska are teaming up with the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative to host workshops on how to preserve damaged personal heirlooms after natural disasters, such as recent flooding across the region. Workshops are 2 to 3:30 p.m. March 29 and 31 at Morrill Hall. The workshops are free and open to the public.

When homes are damaged and lives are upended, treasured keepsakes such as artwork, photos, personal papers and other family heirlooms become more cherished. Even in the aftermath of a disaster, these treasures may be salvageable.

 Individuals can attend one of the Saving Your Family Treasures workshops in person or via a video-conferencing session. Additional information will be provided to those who connect online.

Space is limited. Attendees are asked to register at https://go.unl.edu/treasuresworkshop.

 Smithsonian staff will be in Nebraska to provide the workshops. The Smithsonian is part of the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, a partnership of more than 40 national service organizations and federal agencies whose mission is to protect cultural heritage in states, tribes, territories and communities from the damaging effects of natural disasters and other emergencies.

 The workshops will include a formal presentation followed by a question-and-answer period. Smithsonian experts will demonstrate how to handle, dry and clean damaged objects and share tips on personal safety, prioritization and preservation options.

 Due to safety concerns, attendees are asked not to bring damaged objects to the workshop. If there are specific questions about personal heirlooms, attendees are encouraged to bring images of each item to discuss with the preservation experts.

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NEWS RELEASES: http://go.unl.edu/releases

EXPERTS SITE: http://news.unl.edu/experts

 

Time-saving features of the “My Social Security” account

It’s National Social Security Month and this year we’re highlighting some of the time-saving features of the my Social Security account. Once you create an account, you’ll see that we already have your work history and secure information to estimate what you could receive once you start collecting benefits. With your personal my Social Security account, you can also: Request a replacement Social Security card; Set up or change direct deposit; Get a proof of income letter; Change your address; Check the status of your Social Security application; and Get a Social Security 1099 form (SSA-1099). For over 80 years, Social Security has worked to meet the changing needs of the American public. Today, you can apply for retirement, disability, and Medicare benefits online, as well as take care of other business. Knowledge is power. You care about your friends’ and family’s future, so encourage them to create a my Social Security account. Celebrate National Social Security Month by learning what you can do online anytime, anywhere at www.socialsecurity.gov/myaccount.

Sincerely,

Jewell Colbert

Regional Communications Director

Kansas City Region

(816) 936-5740

kc.rpao@ssa.gov

Feb 23 – Help Needed – 200 victims are sex trafficked in Lincoln every month!

Join Lincoln Rotary’s effort to stop sex trafficking by attending a 4 hour training – Saturday, Feb. 23 9am-1pm

Westminster Presbyterian Church 2110 Sheridan Blvd

As part of a 2-person team you’ll receive a script and slide show to train area hotel and motels on how to recognize the signs and how to respond.

Traffickers now avoid facilities that are trained so we know we can make a difference.

To sign up, go to rotarydistrict5650.org and click District events or email sharon.wherry@gmail.com.

All are welcome!

http://rotarydistrict5650.org

Feb – Transcontinental Railroad: The Railroads that Tamed the West

to be featured at Homestead National Monument of America Film Festival

2019 marks the 150^th anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. This amazing transportation development shortened a cross country trip from months to mere days.  Transcontinental Railroad: The Railroads that Tamed the West, explores this undertaking initiated by Abraham Lincoln soon after the signing of the Homestead Act. The documentary touches on the innovations and dangers that accompanied this feat, as well as the complications and benefits faced by travelers and employees once the railroad was operational. This film will screen Saturday, February 9, and Sunday, February 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Education Center at Homestead National Monument of America.
Join us for the “Innovation: Transportation During the Homestead Era Film Festival,” Saturdays and Sundays in January, February, and early March at 2:00 p.m., in the Homestead National Monument of America Education Center. This year features films that explore the Transcontinental Railroad and the Apollo Space program:

2 p.m. Saturday/Sunday February 9-10     The Railroad that Tamed the West
2 p.m. Saturday/Sunday February 16-17        Hidden Figures (PG)
2 p.m. Saturday/Sunday February 23-24        The West: The Grandest Empire Under God
2 p.m. Saturday/Sunday March 2-3                In the Shadow of the Moon

Remember, Homestead National Monument of America has an exciting schedule of events planned for 2019. Keep up with the latest information by following us on Twitter (HomesteadNM), Facebook (HomesteadNM), and Instagram (HomesteadNPS).

Homestead National Monument of America is a unit of the National Park Service located four miles west of Beatrice, Nebraska and 45 miles south of Lincoln. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Admission is free of charge. For additional information, please call 402-223-3514 or visit http://www.nps.gov/home/.

Photo – Downtown Lincoln, Nebraska

Focus on a New Year, New Congress

Nice list. No need to vote but do if you wish. Or copy, paste and email to a friend.
https://action.uschamber.com/mGctm0N

New Year, New Congress

What should be the top areas of focus for Congress in 2019?

Please select all that apply.

 Agriculture and Food Safety

 Debt and Deficit
 Education
 Energy
 Environment
 Federal Contracting
 Financial Regulation
 Free Speech
 Health Care
 Immigration
 Infrastructure
 Intellectual Property
 International Trade and Investment
 Labor
 Legal Reform
 National and Cyber Security
 Regulatory Reform
 Retirement
 Taxes
 Technology
 Transportation
 Travel and Tourism

2019 – Lincoln Artists’ Guild Programs

LAG Programs are the 1st Tuesday of every month.
Capitol City Christian Church at 7800 Holdrege St, West entrance.

Mark your calendars:  No Meeting in January

February 5 – Janna Harsch – Spring Show Critique

March 5 – Lynette Fast – Pass it along with creativity (make cards used throughout the year for sympathy, thankyou, etc.)

April 2 – Dani Lynn – Abstract Portrait Drawing

May 7 – Jeri Kuhn – Paper Sculpture

June 4 – Tamara Kaye – South of Downtown Art Hub, ArtReach Project 1247 S. 11th St.

July 2 – Karissa Veith – Illustration and children’s book Publishing

August 6 – Lori Elliott-Bartle – Oil Paint Cold Wax

September 3 – Kacee Conley / Jen Bockerman – Themes / Big Ideas and Sketchbook Journaling

October 1 – Joan Phelan – Critique Fall show & Reading Art with visual Thinking Skills Strategy

November 5 – Rita Wrenholt – Playing with Ideas

Online calendar will be updated soon. For more information on membership – http://www.lincolnartistsguild.org/

Our LAG Membership Information:
$35 Individual
$55 Couple
$20 Individual (July-December)
$25 Gallery Fee

The 7 Deadliest Mistakes of Financial Planning

Use the link below for the full story… At Babamail.com

By: Krista Micallef

When it comes to personal finance, human flaws can throw you off course during your earning years. But as retirement approaches, these flaws have the capacity to do lasting damage. These retirement planning sins can set you back from achieving important goals. So, if you feel like you can do a better job of your retirement planning, here are seven offenses on how to get back on track:

1. Don’t be afraid to seek help

2. Don’t get jealous over what others have

3. Don’t let anger cloud your judgment

4. Don’t get greedy and chase returns

5. Don’t get lazy

6. Don’t get overly greedy when making money

7. Don’t lust after what you cannot have

http://www.ba-bamail.com/content.aspx?emailid=31438

Lincoln 55+ and OLLI in 2007

Hello from the Lincoln 55+ Seniors Paper,

OLLI – Osher Life Long Learning – has been just a great success. In the last months of a 3 year grant, OLLI had 304 members with a long term goal of reaching 500 members. Meeting this goal would earn a $1 Million endowment to help educate Seniors in Lincoln NE..On March 1st, 2007, with publication of a 4 page, color ad in the spring issue of the Lincoln 55+ Senior Paper, our membership jumped in just 6 weeks to 447. After the next 4-page ad in the summer issue, we reached 537 – well beyond the “long-term goal.”  After the membership year ended, we dropped back to 440 members but surged forward again after the Fall 2007 ads – to 650 members. So – in 10 months, OLLI membership rose from 304 to 650. Wow. And yes! We did get that 1st $Million endowment.

OLLI board members carried 1200-1500 papers (of 12,000 total) to their friends and neighbors and doctors offices for each issue. Offering the 55+ Paper became a method for starting a conversation about OLLI.  The Lincoln 55+ is proud of the the 12 years relationship with OLLI. in 2018, we are over 1400 members and now have a second endowment in hand. A million here and an million there adds up.

OLLI Rocks.  https://olli.unl.edu/

http://lincoln55plus.com/

Nebraska Medicaid Vote

Even well-off Seniors may need Medicaid one day. Please vote yes.

 

Lincoln – DIABETES WORKSHOPS BEGIN OCTOBER 24

Adults with diabetes, their family members and friends are invited to attend a series of free Aging Partners workshops from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays from October 24 through November 28.  The five-week Diabetes Self-Management Workshop will be held at Ambassador Health, 4405 Normal Blvd.

The workshop is free, but a suggested contribution of $4 per class is appreciated.  Pre-registration is required by calling 402-441-7575, and class size is limited.  The following topics will be discussed:

• Determining what to eat and when to exercise
• Monitoring blood sugar
• Caring for feet
• Communicating with family and health care providers
• Managing low and high blood sugar
• Dealing with stress and learning relaxation techniques
• Setting small and achievable goals
• Increasing self-confidence
• Feeling better and taking charge

More information on Aging Partners is available at www.aging.lincoln.ne.gov.