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16 Feb

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

Posted by Lincoln 55+ Seniors Paper in Events, Learning New Things, Lincoln Nebraska, Volunteer Opportunities.

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.

6 Feb

Feb – Transcontinental Railroad: The Railroads that Tamed the West

Posted by Lincoln 55+ Seniors Paper in Entertainment, Events, Learning New Things, Senior Topics, Theater, Travels.

to be featured at Homestead National Monument of America Film Festival

2019 marks the 150th 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/.

3 Feb

Photo – Downtown Lincoln, Nebraska

Posted by Lincoln 55+ Seniors Paper in Learning New Things.

26 Dec

Focus on a New Year, New Congress

Posted by Lincoln 55+ Seniors Paper in Commentary, Learning New Things, Senior Topics, Volunteer Opportunities.

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

26 Dec

2019 – Lincoln Artists’ Guild Programs

Posted by Lincoln 55+ Seniors Paper in Learning New Things.

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

13 Nov

The 7 Deadliest Mistakes of Financial Planning

Posted by Lincoln 55+ Seniors Paper in Learning New Things, Senior Topics.

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
retirement planning
2. Don’t get jealous over what others have
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3. Don’t let anger cloud your judgment
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5. Don’t get lazy
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6. Don’t get overly greedy when making money
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7. Don’t lust after what you cannot have

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

17 Oct

Lincoln 55+ and OLLI in 2007

Posted by Lincoln 55+ Seniors Paper in 55+ Seniors Paper, Entertainment, Learning New Things, Lincoln Nebraska, OLLI, Presentations, Senior Topics, Travels, Volunteer Opportunities, Wellness.

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/

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