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02/01/2015 Ms. Senior Oklahoma – March 7, 2015 – Grace Hospice Foundation Page 1 of 12 Date Educational Events & Programs Time Location Sponsor & Contact Information Mondays & Fridays February 2,6,9,13, 16, 20,23 & 27 OHAI - Tai Chi Classes for Arthritis 3:00 pm Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative 2417 E. 53rd St. Suite B Tulsa, OK Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative Please call to register for the class (918) 779-7367 Classes are FREE to 55+. Mondays February 2 & February 16 1 st & 3 rd Monday of the month Oasis Tulsa Caregiver Support Group 1:00 pm 2:00 pm Oasis Adult Day Services Park Place Building Conference Room. 5525 E. 51 st Street Tulsa, OK Oasis Adult Day Services For information call: (918) 749-6969 Mondays Wednesdays & Fridays Parkinson Exercise Class “Bold Moves” 1:00 pm 1:45 pm University Village Exercise Room 8555 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK University Village Retirement Community Monthly Fee: $35.00 For information contact: Chelsea Hewitt at (918) 298-3379 Every Tuesday February 3,10,17 & 24 “Looking For My Silver Lining” A 6-week workshop on grief based on Dr T. David Willet’s book, Silverlining”. In-depth sessions provide a sharing of four life principles that explain painful experiences, outlines the range of emotions that accompany grief, encourages grieving on your terms & provides the tools to prepare for life’s future storms. 4:00 pm 5:00 pm Moore’s Southlawn Chapel 9350 East 51 st Street Tulsa, OK Moore Funeral Homes & Fitzgerald Funeral Service Free workshop. Workbook and discussion guides included. To RSVP call (918) 663-2233 Tulsa City/County TRIAD Calendar of Events – February 2015 TRIAD’s vision is to promote adult health & safety through education on wellbeing for mind & body, finances, & community connections Riding the Wave of Caregiving O A S I S

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Date

Educational Events &

Programs

Time

Location

Sponsor &

Contact Information

Mondays & Fridays

February 2,6,9,13,

16, 20,23 & 27

OHAI - Tai Chi Classes for Arthritis

3:00 pm

Oklahoma Healthy

Aging Initiative 2417 E. 53rd St. Suite B

Tulsa, OK

Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative

Please call to register for the class – (918) 779-7367

Classes are FREE to 55+.

Mondays

February 2 &

February 16

1st & 3rd Monday of the month

Oasis Tulsa Caregiver

Support Group

1:00 pm –

2:00 pm

Oasis Adult Day Services

Park Place Building

Conference Room.

5525 E. 51st Street

Tulsa, OK

Oasis Adult Day Services

For information call:

(918) 749-6969

Mondays

Wednesdays &

Fridays

Parkinson Exercise Class

“Bold Moves”

1:00 pm –

1:45 pm

University Village Exercise Room

8555 South Lewis Avenue Tulsa, OK

University Village Retirement Community

Monthly Fee: $35.00

For information contact:

Chelsea Hewitt at (918) 298-3379

Every

Tuesday

February 3,10,17 & 24

“Looking For My

Silver Lining”

A 6-week workshop on grief based on Dr T. David Willet’s book,

“Silverlining”.

In-depth sessions provide a sharing of four life principles that explain painful experiences, outlines the range of emotions that accompany grief, encourages grieving on your terms & provides the tools to prepare for life’s future storms.

4:00 pm –

5:00 pm

Moore’s Southlawn Chapel

9350 East 51st Street Tulsa, OK

Moore Funeral Homes & Fitzgerald

Funeral Service

Free workshop. Workbook and discussion guides included.

To RSVP call (918) 663-2233

Tulsa City/County TRIAD Calendar of Events – February 2015

TRIAD’s vision is to promote adult health & safety through education on wellbeing

for mind & body, finances, & community connections

Riding the Wave of

Caregiving

O A S I S

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Date

Educational Events &

Programs

Time

Location

Sponsor &

Contact Information

Every

Tuesday

February

3,10,17 & 24

(16 Week Series Jan 6 thru April 21)

Grief Journey

Grief Comfort, support and information for adults who have experienced the death of a loved one. Also open to those who have completed a group who wish to reconnect & continue their grief journey with others. Facilitated By: Henriatta Collins, MA

2:00 pm –

3:30 pm

or

6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

The Tristesse Grief Center

4646 South Harvard Tulsa, OK

Free of charge to current or previous clients. New clients attend a one-on-one orientation prior to

joining the group and pay a one-time $20.00 registration fee.

R.S.V.P. Required.

Call (918) 587-1200 to register.

Wednesdays

February 4,11,18 & 25

Parkinson’s Dance Classes

First classes will begin with Ballroom Dancing. Other dance routines will be

taught as the class progresses.

Instructors: Jeffrey & Debi

2:00 pm –

3:00 pm

Feel The Beat Dance

5970 E. 31st #P Tulsa, OK 74135

(Located on the back side of Mall 31 – west of 31st and Sheridan.)

American Parkinson Disease Association

RSVP to Jenny Johnson, Executive Director, APDA

Oklahoma at (918) 747-3747

Cost: $5/person per class for individuals with Parkinson’s and their families.

Thursday

February 5 Tuesday

February 17

1st Thursday & 3rd Tuesday of every month

Faith Based Educational

Memory Group Provides family members and

caregivers with hope, education & encouragement on the journey

through Alzheimer’s.

Presented by: Jackie Lenzy, BA, BS, CDP & Dr. Chandini Sharma, M.D.,

The Geriatric Center of Tulsa.

1:00 pm –

2:15 pm

Villages at Southern Hills 5721 South Lewis Avenue

Tulsa, OK

Villages of Southern Hills

Open to the Public

For information call: (918) 561-6642

Thursdays

February 5

& February 12

Compassion Fatigue

This two-part series teaches caregivers the effective tools for prevention of compassion fatigue as well as effective strategies for taking care of their “self” while caring for the person they love.

9:00 am –

12:00 pm

Oklahoma Healthy Aging

Initiative 2417 E. 53rd Suite B

Tulsa, OK

Cost: FREE

RSVP to: (800) 272-3900

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Date

Educational Events &

Programs

Time

Location

Sponsor &

Contact Information

First Thursday of the Month

February 5

Daytime Support Group

for Caregivers

3:00 pm –

4:30 pm

LIFE’s Adult Day Health

902 East Pine Street Tulsa, OK

LIFE Senior Services

Cost: FREE – (918) 664-9000

Respite provided

Thursday February 5

Tulsa Community Hoarding Task Force Monthly Meeting Task Force members, Facilitators, Co-Facilitators and any additional parties interested in becoming part of this group. Discussion: Status of current support groups.

1:00 pm –

2:00 pm

MHAOK Yale Apartments,

4650 E Admiral Place

(Admiral & S. Yale SW Corner)

Tulsa Community Hoarding Task Force

Contact Mary Hardy at LIFE Senior Services for more information – (918) 664-9000

First Thursday of the Month

February 5

Evening Support Group

for Caregivers

6:00 pm –

7:30 pm

LIFE’s Adult Day Health

Central 5950 E. 31st Street

Tulsa, OK

LIFE Senior Services

Cost: FREE – (918) 664-9000

Respite provided

Friday February 6

Claim your Coverage

Free confidential one-on-one assistance enrolling on

Healthcare.gov.

See document requirements below.

10:00 am –

6:00 pm

All Souls Unitarian Church

2952 S. Peoria Avenue Tulsa, OK

Morton Comprehensive Health Services

& Multiple Community Partners

For qualified seniors & their families who still need health insurance.

Register for door prizes. Snacks provided.

Call 211 for more information.

Saturdays

February 7 & 14

Sign Up Saturday To complete an application on Healthcare.gov, bring the following items: • Social Security numbers and/or immigration status numbers for all family members • Employer and/or other income information for all family members • Insurance information for any current health insurance covering any of your family members • Information about job-related health insurance available to you.

9:00 am –

5:00 pm

Morton Comprehensive

Health Services 1334 N. Lansing Avenue

Tulsa, OK

Morton Comprehensive

Health Services

Morton is certified to assist individuals with Health Care insurance enrollment.

For qualified seniors & their families who still

need health insurance.

The deadline to complete an application on Healthcare.gov.

for open enrollment is FEBRUARY 15

For more information, call (918) 295-6195.

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Date

Educational Events &

Programs

Time

Location

Sponsor &

Contact Information

Second Monday of the Month

February 9

Degrees of Geriatrics Consortium

12:00 pm –

1:30 pm

Oklahoma Healthy

Aging Initiative 2417 E. 53rd St. Suite B

Tulsa, OK

Pathways to Health

Healthy Aging Alliance Group

RSVP to: John Woodworth at [email protected]

Tuesday

February 10

Parkinson’s Disease 101 Class:

An Introduction For persons affected by Parkinson’s Disease or related movement disorders. Caregivers and family members are encouraged to attend.

3:00 pm –

4:30 pm

St. John Medical Center

Newman Room 1819 E. 19th Street

Tulsa OK

LOUD Crowd room 1st floor of the Mary K Chapman

Building.

For information contact: Mathew Morton at (918) 877-2704

or [email protected]

RSVP encouraged but not required.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays February 10 – April 15

Tax Assistance Clinics

Free tax preparation assistance

through the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) program.

Trained IRS-certified volunteers will be available to help seniors age 60 and older, making $53,000 or less annually, with basic income tax preparation and electronic filing.

9:00 am –

4:00 pm

LIFE Senior Services

Central 5950 E. 31st Street

Tulsa, OK

LIFE Senior Services

To schedule your appointment, contact LIFE Senior Services at (918) 664-9000 and ask to be connected to the Tax Assistance Appointment Reservation Line.

Appointments are required.

Second Tuesday

of the Month

February 10

Drawing on Memories

“Art Explorations” Teaching artist Louise Higgs.

A free program designed for individuals with Early stage

Alzheimer’s and their care partners, and will include a gallery discussion of specific art pieces followed by a

hands-on, interactive activity.

10:00 am –

12:00 pm

Thomas Gilcrease Museum

1400 North Gilcrease Rd Tulsa, OK

Alzheimer’s Association OK, Gilcrease Museum & the University of Tulsa along with support from

the Westby Foundation

Free but a reservation is required. For information & registration contact:

LaShondia Horn, Alzheimer’s Early Stage Coordinator at:

(918) 392-5014 or [email protected]

Snacks & beverages provided.

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Date

Educational Events &

Programs

Time

Location

Sponsor &

Contact Information

Tuesdays

February 10 & 17

LTC Ombudsman Volunteer

Training

Advocate for residents living in Nursing Homes, Assisted Living &

Residential Care Facilities.

10:00 am –

4:00 pm

Bernsen Community

Life Building 710 South Boston Avenue

Tulsa, OK

INCOG Area Agency on Aging

For information & to register call: (918) 359-1022

Wednesday February 11

Financial Fluency for Females

Workshop: “Where is your money; the Alphabet

Soup of Investments”

From 401K to mutual funds and ETFs to IRAs - Learn what these terms

mean?

Presented by Jane Mudgett, Associate Vice President & Financial

Advisor at Morgan Stanley

5:30 pm –

7:00 pm

Sonoma Bistro

3523 S Peoria Avenue Tulsa, OK

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management

5:30 – 6:00 pm – Beverages & Appetizers

6:00 pm – Workshop begins

To register: contact Jane Mudgett at (918) 744-4601

[email protected]

There is no cost to attend the event, however

advance registration is required

Wednesday February 11

LaFortune Series: Your Guide to a Healthy Brain

Bring a brown bag lunch and learn fun ways to maintain and increase your brain power. Along with the importance of friends, good food and the benefits of exercise. You will get helpful tips and tools to keep your brain – and body – active and thriving.

11:30 am –

12:30 pm

LaFortune Recreation Center

5202 S. Hudson Avenue Tulsa, Oklahoma

LIFE Senior Services

Cost: Free. Reservations requested.

To register: Call Mickey Hinds at

(918) 664-9000 ext. 224 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Wednesdays

February 11 & 25

2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month

Faith Based Educational Memory Support Group:

“Understanding Alzheimer’s Related

Dementia & God's Word”. Facilitator: Jackie Lenzy, BS,BA,CDP

1:15 pm –

2:30 pm

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Pastor Leroy Cole 419 N Elgin Avenue

Tulsa, OK

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

Open to the public Call to Register: (918) 584-0510

Lenzyhouse

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Date

Educational Events &

Programs

Time

Location

Sponsor &

Contact Information

Second

Wednesday of the Month

February 11

Welcome Wednesday @

Clarehouse

Tour the facility and learn about their loving home environment, end-of-life

care & access to hospice.

11:30 am –

12:30 pm

Clarehouse

7617 South Mingo Road Tulsa, OK

Complimentary Lunch

RSVP by the Monday prior to the

Wednesday you plan to attend to: Stacy at (918) 893-6150 or [email protected]

Second

Thursday of the Month

February 12

Creek County Caregiver’s

Connection Support Group

6:30 pm –

7:30 pm

Sapulpa First Presbyterian

Church Library 410 East Lee Sapulpa, OK

(Use “Chapel” door north entrance

on Lee Street)

Oasis Adult Day Services

Respite Care Available upon request by

OASIS Sapulpa.

To RSVP or for more information call: (918) 224-0410

Thursday

February 12

Mending Hearts Workshop

Valentine’s Day can be a difficult time for those grieving the loss of a significant other. A time for reflection, hope and creativity.

6:00 pm –

7:30 pm

The Tristesse Grief Center

4646 South Harvard Tulsa, OK

For information: Call (918) 587-1200 Refreshments will be served.

Second

Thursday of the Month

February 12

East Tulsa Parkinson’s Support & Education Group

Come Lift Your Spirits

Discussion Leader: Debbie Steen TOPIC: Sharing Session

3:30 pm –

5:00 pm

Brookhaven Hospital Outpatient Services

211 South Garnett Road Tulsa, OK

Large group room.

Use south entrance.

Brookhaven Hospital & the Parkinson

Foundation of Oklahoma

Contact information: Debbie Steen at (918) 812-6685.

People with Parkinson Disease and

Family members are encouraged to attend.

Second

Thursday of the Month

February 12

Daytime Support Group

for Caregivers

3:00 pm –

4:30 pm

LIFE’s Adult Day Health 3106 S. Juniper Avenue

Broken Arrow, OK

LIFE Senior Services

Cost: FREE – (918) 664-9000 Respite provided

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Date

Educational Events &

Programs

Time

Location

Sponsor &

Contact Information

Friday

February 13

The Basics of Medicare

This seminar is designed especially for

individuals who are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare.

Topics will cover the basics of

Medicare & what you need to know to make an informed decision about your

coverage options.

10:00 am –

12:00 pm

LIFE Senior Services

Central 5950 E. 31st Street

Tulsa, OK

LIFE Senior Services

Cost: Free To register: Call (918) 664-9000 ext. 250 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Reservations are requested. Space is limited.

This seminar is intended for Medicare beneficiaries. It is closed

to licensed Life, Accident and Health Insurance Agents, insurance company personnel, and anyone affiliated with a

Health Maintenance Organization or other conflicts of interest.

Mondays

Wednesdays &

Fridays

NAVIGATORS PROGRAM

Providing physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual support to individuals with early onset Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias.

10:00 am –

2:00 pm

Oasis Adult Day Services

Park Place Building Conference Room. 5525 E. 51st Street

Tulsa, OK

Oasis Adult Day Services

For information call: (918) 749-6969 or

http://www.oasisads.org/services/navigators-

alzheimers-program

Third

Tuesday of the Month

February 17

Drawing on Memories

“Art Focus” Teaching artist, Laura Voth.

Hands-on, interactive activity with

works of art for individuals with dementia & their care partners

facilitated by Philbrook Museum & Alzheimer’s Association staff.

10:00 pm – 12:00 pm

Philbrook Museum of Art 2727 South Rockford Rd

Tulsa, OK

Alzheimer’s Association OK &

Philbrook Museum of Art

Free but a reservation is required.

For information & registration contact: LaShondia Horn, Alzheimer’s Early

Stage Coordinator at: (918) 392-5014 or [email protected]

Tuesday

February 17

Communication Strategies: Caring for Someone with Dementia

For individuals who are caring for someone who is struggling to communicate with you due to Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Participants will learn effective and specialized strategies for communicating with someone with dementia.

1:00 pm –

2:30 pm

LIFE Senior Services

Central 5950 E. 31st Street

Tulsa, OK

LIFE Senior Services

Cost: Free To register: Call (918) 664-9000 ext. 250 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Reservations are requested.

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Date

Educational Events &

Programs

Time

Location

Sponsor &

Contact Information

Third

Tuesday of the Month

February 17

Parkinson’s Sand Springs

Support Group

6:00 pm

Green Tree Assisted Living 4402 S. 129th W. Avenue

Sand Springs, OK

American Parkinson Disease Association

Facilitator: Jenny Johnson, Executive Director,

APDA Oklahoma RSVP to (918) 747-3747

Third

Thursday of the Month

February 19

OCD Support Group

This group benefits people with OCD, but family and friends are

welcome to attend as well. Discussion Leader: Deborah Steen, LPC Topic: “Sharing Session”

3:30 pm –

5:00 pm

Brookhaven Outpatient

Services 211 South Garnett Road,

Tulsa, OK

PLEASE USE SOUTH ENTRANCE.

Mental Health Association Oklahoma &

Brookhaven Hospital

For more information, contact Debbie Steen at

(918) 812-6685

Third

Thursday of the Month

February 19

Daytime Support Group For Caregivers

3:00 pm –

4:30 pm

LIFE’s Adult Day Health

5950 East 31st Street Tulsa, OK

LIFE Senior Services

Cost: FREE – (918) 664-9000

Respite provided

Thursday

February 19

Caregiver Essentials- Legal Issues

Presented by Legal Aid Services

of Oklahoma

Education and support for people caring for loved ones with a variety of

illnesses and disabilities.

11:30 am –

1:00 pm

Oklahoma Healthy Aging

Initiative 2417 E. 53rd Suite B

Tulsa, OK

Cost: FREE

RSVP to: (800) 272-3900

Third

Thursday of the Month

February 19

Tulsa City/County TRIAD

Monthly Meeting

Welcome back Laura Dempsey-Polan, Vice President, Community

Advancement MCHS, to facilitate our meetings!

2:00 pm

Morton Comprehensive

Health Services Conference Room 3

1334 North Lansing Avenue Tulsa, OK

Tulsa City/County TRIAD

RSVP to:

Brenda Haesloop – [email protected]

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Date

Educational Events &

Programs

Time

Location

Sponsor &

Contact Information

Friday

February 20

Eleventh Annual “Out of Africa”

To celebrate and honor Black History Month

“Healthy Brain Strategies Event” Is an education and entertainment program for the Tulsa north commun-ity to help raise more awareness of the higher risk of Alzheimer’s among African Americans, as well as lowering ones chances of ever getting this disease.

6:00 pm

Greenwood Cultural Center

322 N. Greenwood Tulsa, OK

Alzheimer’s Diversity Outreach Services

Tickets: $20 per person or a table of 10 for $200.

Contact Beverly Baul, Executive Director for Sponsor & Vendor opportunities or to

Register for the Event.

[email protected] or

(918) 902-0845 or (918) 514-3154

Friday

February 20

For Professionals

The Story of Loss:

The Role of Narrative Therapy in Grief Counseling Learning Objectives: ۰ An introduction to narrative therapy ۰ Explore significant principles that inform narrative therapy ۰ Consider how narrative practices could be part of grief focused counseling ۰ Be provided with an introduction to the use of borrowed narratives in grief work.

2:00 pm –

4:00 pm

The Tristesse Grief Center

4646 South Harvard Tulsa, OK

Fee: $25.00 per person - Discounted Student/Non-CEU Rate $20.00

CEU credits – 2 hours

R.S.V.P. Required.

Call (918) 587-1200 to register or

www.thegriefcenter.org/

Saturday

February 21

“Riding the Wave of Caregiving” Conference Are you caring for a loved one? If so, this conference is for you! Care for the Caregiver: Nutrition for Brain Health, Care Options, Caregiving Resources and Caregiver Panel of Experts with practical tips and suggestions.

9:00 am –

2:00 pm

Registration 8:30 am

Harvard Avenue Christian

Church 5502 South Harvard

Tulsa, OK

Oasis Adult Day Services

RSVP – (918) 749-6969 to request a registration or [email protected]

Suggested donation for registration - $10.00

Breakfast and Lunch provided. Respite care available.

Sponsor & Vendor opportunities available. Contact Lisa Watkins, Exec.Director at

(918) 749-6969 or [email protected]

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Date

Educational Events &

Programs

Time

Location

Sponsor &

Contact Information

Contact to set up an appointment

(Until June 30, 2015)

REACH Program “Resources

for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregivers Health”

A FREE program for Family

Caregivers.

Attend 4 one hour sessions: ▪ Stress Management Techniques & Wellness ▪ Problem-Solving Difficult Behaviors ▪ Disease Information ▪ Communication & Safety

9:00 am –

5:00 pm

Funded by a grant from

INCOG AAA to serve Tulsa, Creek & Osage Counties

REACH VA is a program of the Caregiver Support Program,

Department of Veterans Affairs

To participate contact: Jennifer Nelson

(918) 392-5009 or [email protected] A Caregiver Notebook is provided

to each participant.

▪ In Person Individually ▪ In Person in Group Setting

▪ By Phone Individually ▪ By Phone in Group Setting

Monday

February 23

2015 Senior Day at the Capitol

A free event for Older Oklahomans &

Professionals in the field of aging.

Legislation & issues affecting Seniors.

Share ideas, needs & concerns with state senators and representatives.

Visit non-profit agencies to learn about services available.

8:30 am –

2:00 pm

Oklahoma State Capitol 2300 N. Lincoln Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK

DHS Aging Services • AARP OK • LeadingAge Oklahoma • Legal Aid Services of OK • National Caucus & Center on Black Aged, Inc. OK • OK Alliance on Aging • OK Assoc. of Area Agencies on Aging • ODMHSAS • Oklahoma Healthy Aging Initiative • OK Insurance Dept. • OK Silver Haired Legislature Alumni Assoc. • OK State Council on Aging • OKDHS.

Visit www.okseniorday.com for more information

about the event and to preregister. Pre-registration closes Feb. 7, 2015.

If you have questions about the event, please

contact Senior Info-Line at (800) 211-2116 or DHS Aging Services at (405) 521-2281.

Fourth

Monday of the Month

February 23

Alzheimer’s Caregiver

Support Group

For those with a loved one battling Alzheimer’s or a related dementia.

6:00 pm –

7:30 pm

Saint Simeon’s

Smith Conference Room 3701 Martin Luther King Jr.

Blvd Tulsa, OK

Saint Simeon’s Senior Community

RSVP to (918) 794-1945 or

[email protected]

Senior Day at the Capitol is provided as a public service and does not constitute an opinion by DHS about any state or federal

legislation.

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Date

Educational Events &

Programs

Time

Location

Sponsor &

Contact Information

Tuesday

February 24

Caregiving 101

For those new to caregiving.

Learn the vocabulary of the care world; information you need to make good decisions; as well as an overview of community resources, living options and legal documents. Most importantly, learn strategies for support and self-care.

1:00 pm –

2:00 pm

LIFE Senior Services

Central 5950 E. 31st Street

Tulsa, OK

LIFE Senior Services

Cost: Free. Reservations requested:

Call Mickey Hinds at (918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or

www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Fourth

Tuesday of the Month

February 24

Saint Simeon’s Parkinson’s

Swim Group

Complimentary swim for individuals with Parkinson’s and their loved ones. Guidelines will be provided to insure each attendee is able to participate.

3:00 pm

Saint Simeon’s

Wellness Center 3701 Martin Luther King Jr.

Blvd Tulsa, OK

Complimentary swim for

individuals with Parkinson and their loved ones.

Saint Simeon’s Senior Community & American

Parkinson Disease Association

RSVP by Jan 23rd – (918) 794-1945 or [email protected]

Tuesday

February 24

Discover Your Roots:

Genealogy 101

Learn how to research your family history using the resources available at The Genealogy Center of the Tulsa City County Library. Using both online and traditional sources, learn the basics of how to get started.

1:30 pm –

3:30 pm

Hardesty Library's

Maple Room 8316 E. 93rd Street

Tulsa, OK

LIFE Senior Services

Cost: Free. Reservations requested:

Call Mickey Hinds at

(918) 664-9000, ext. 224 or www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Fourth Thursday

of the Month

February 26

Oklahoma Parkinson’s Owasso

Support Group

2:00 pm –

4:00 pm

Owasso Community Center

301 S. Cedar Street, Owasso, OK

American Parkinson Disease Association

RSVP to Jane Sells at (918) 396-9638

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Date

Educational Events &

Programs

Time

Location

Sponsor &

Contact Information

Save the Date

March 10 & 11

Inspire. Serve. Advocate.

20th Annual Conference “Be the Voice for Long

Term Care”

This Conference is all about you--the voice of aging in Oklahoma. You are leading the way through innovative care and services delivered to meet the changing needs of older adults. It is up to you to be the voice represent- ting the heart and soul of this new generation of older Americans who are changing the face of aging.

Reed Conference Center 5800 Will Rogers Road

Midwest City, OK

Advancing policies and ideas to empower aging

services providers

Expanding the world of possibilities for aging

LeadingAge Oklahoma

Registration and payment must be received by February 23 to receive the advanced registration fee.

Registrations received after February 23 will be accepted on a space-available basis

To register online:

http://www.LeadingAgeOK.org

12 hours CEU - Nursing Home Administrators 12 hours CEU - Home Care Administration 12 hours CEU - Assisted Living/Residential 12 hours CEU - Adult Day Care Administrators 12 hours CEU - Nursing 6 hours CEU - Dietary

Save the Date

March 9 Deadline

Nominations for LIFE’s Annual

Legacy Awards Open January 1st

In honor of Older

Americans Month

in May

Awards will be presented for Leadership, Volunteerism, Inspiration & Family Caregiving

Nominations must be received by March 9th.

Final decisions – March 16th

For more information:

(918) 664-9000 www.LIFEseniorservices.org

Seniors Law Enforcement Agencies Senior Care Providers

Please submit calendar information to: Brenda Haesloop – [email protected] by the 20th of the month