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Musical Mondays, LIFE Senior Services’ four-part concert series, is returning after a one-year hiatus with a star-studded lineup.

First up on Monday, April 27, is one of Tulsa’s best known vocalists, Janet Rutland. She will be performing her acclaimed Gershwin show which was originally presented at the Performing Arts Center’s Summer Stage Festival. Rutland focuses on music from the Great American Songbook, both theater style and jazz with a little country thrown in too. She has performed at the Jazz Hall of Fame, Enid’s Symphony Summer Wine series and in concert halls throughout Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Missouri. She has also appeared with the American Theater Company where her most widely acclaimed role was playing Patsy Cline in the stage musical “Always…Patsy Cline.” Rutland will be accompanied by an accomplished trio with Scott McQuade on piano, Jared Johnson on drums and Nathan Eicher on bass. Other concerts in the series are: • Monday, May 18 – Talk of Tulsa Show Chorus, a high energy, a cappella harmony performance • Monday, June 22 –Richard Miller, Brazilian guitarist • Monday, July 27 –Ryan and Ryan, Tulsa’s beloved father-son piano duo, Don and Baron Ryan Performances are at 7 p.m. in the Cascia Hall Performing Arts Center, 2520 S. Yorktown, just south of Utica Square. Tickets are $12 per concert and a subscription for all four concerts is just $40. Groups of 15 or more can purchase tickets for only $8 each.

Tickets Are on Sale! Tickets can be purchased online at www.LIFEseniorservices/MusicalMondays, at LIFE’s central location, 5950 E. 31st St., or by phone at (918) 664-9000, ext.1122.

The Alzheimer’s Association, Morton Comprehensive Health and Oklahoma ABLE will host a Practical Caregiving for Dementia with Assistive Technology class from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at Tulsa Tech’s Career Service Center at the Memorial Campus, 3420 S. Memorial Dr.

The Alzheimer’s Association will demonstrate effective ways to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia as well as strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. Oklahoma ABLE Tech will demonstrate assistive technology in a lab exploration activity for those living with dementia or caring for a loved one with dementia. Morton Comprehensive Health Clinic will present practical dementia caregiving techniques and tips. Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a dementia simulation class and assistive technology lab. To register for this event, call (918) 828-5000 or go to enroll.tulsatech.edu. Tulsa City-County Library’s American Indian Resource Center will induct Walter Echo-Hawk in the Circle of Honor during a special presentation at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Zarrow Regional Library, 2224 W. 51st St. The Circle of Honor award presentation begins a month-long celebration honoring the achievements and accomplishments of Native Americans. Programs will be held throughout TCCL locations during March.

The Circle of Honor ceremony recognizes an American Indian for his or her achievements by acknowledging the inductee’s contributions that have enriched others’ lives and by celebrating the inductee’s action in the face of adversity, commitment to the preservation of American Indian culture and legacy for future generations. Echo-Hawk has represented various Oklahoma tribes; served as a Justice on the Supreme Courts of the Pawnee Nation and Kickapoo Nation and taught Federal Indian Law at the University of Tulsa, Lewis & Clark and University of Hawaii law schools. He also serves as Board Chair, of the Association of Tribal Archives, Libraries and Museums and is on the “Knowledge Givers” advisory board for Oklahoma’s American Indian Cultural Center and Museum.

Celebrate the history, culture, arts and achievements of American Indians through a series of enlightening programs at your local libraries. For more information about these special programs and the Circle of Honor ceremony, call the AskUs Hotline, at (918) 549-7323 or visit the library’s website, www.tulsalibrary.org. Walter Echo-Hawk to be Inducted in Circle of Honor Assistive Technology for Dementia

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To submit a volunteer opportunity, contact Associate Editor Emily Fox at efox@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1207.

At the end of the day, it's not about what you have or even what you've accomplished. It's about who you've lifted up. Who you've made better. – Denzel Washington

LIFE Senior Services Tax Assistance Program offers free tax help for low to moderate income seniors age 60 and over and answers questions about pensions and retirement-related issues unique to seniors. During tax season (February through April), there are a variety of volunteer roles, including scheduling appointments, greeting individuals as they arrive for their appointments and providing tax preparation assistance as an IRS-certified volunteer tax preparer. All volunteers receive training. For more information, contact Channing at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1168. LIFE Senior Services is looking for individuals to serve as party planners, decorators and hosts three or four times a month. The volunteers will be helping in the Adult Day Health programs to plan party activities, decorate for parties and holidays and serve as a host during the parties. The opportunities occur on weekdays between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Orientation and training are provided. For more information, contact Jennifer Thompson at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1225. Meals on Wheels needs volunteer drivers to deliver meals to older and homebound clients. Most routes take about an hour to complete and help ensure that a neighbor in need isn’t left hungry or alone. Meals on Wheels has multiple Tulsa locations where volunteers meet site coordinators to pack and deliver meals. Most volunteers serve one morning a week for one or two hours. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org. Modus is looking for compassionate volunteers to drive youth passengers to and from medical and social service appointments. Rides take place Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. There is no minimum time commitment and volunteers choose what rides to give based on availability. By volunteering for two or three rides a week, volunteers can make a lasting impact on our community’s future generation. Learn more at www.modustulsa.org. To request an application or more information, contact Caitlin at (918) 280-9563 or drive@modustulsa.org.

LIFE Senior Services is seeking a volunteer crochet instructor for beginner and advanced classes at our Adult Day Health Center in north Tulsa. We would like to offer both classes twice a month. For more information, contact Jennifer Thompson at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1225.

Sapulpa Historical Society Museum needs volunteers interested in sharing Sapulpa’s history with visitors to the museum located on East Lee Avenue. For more information, call (918) 224-4871 or email sapulpahistsoc@tulsacoxmail.com.

The Pencil Box has a variety of volunteer opportunities available. They are located in Tulsa at 2002 E. 6th St. and their mission is to maximize the academic potential of disadvantaged students and equalize the learning experience by offering school supplies, educational tools and incentive items for successful learning. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org. Additional days/times may be available. Current openings include: • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m. – check teachers in and out. • Tuesdays and Wednesdays – scan bar codes and load supplies into bags and boxes. • Mondays and Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. – process supplies and inventory, and prepare store for shoppers.

Reading Partners at Tulsa Public Schools needs volunteers to commit to a minimum of one hour a week on a recurring schedule. Most reading centers are open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There are also some after-school and Friday programs available. All school volunteers must pass a background check. If you have a specific school where you would like to help, RSVP can make the referral. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

Tulsa Air and Space Museum is looking for volunteers to fill several positions. Docents are needed to conduct museum tours and volunteers are needed whenever they can drop by for an hour or two during open hours to help keep the museum looking its best. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

The LaFortune Community Center seeks volunteer instructors to expand their community programing during the day, especially on Fridays. They would like to offer a creative writing or memoir class but are open to other ideas from volunteer class instructors. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

Emergency Infant Services needs help at their new location at 1110 S. Denver Ave. They serve families in emergency or crisis situations who have infants or children through age five. Volunteers receive free drinks, snacks and parking. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

OSU Medical Center needs front lobby help, especially in the mornings. The remodeled lobby is a great place to volunteer with a friend. Volunteers provide visitor directions while seated at an information desk, but may walk someone to their destination. Lobby hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and volunteers typically work one four-hour shift per week. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.

Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges needs help at the reception desk for an hour or two on Mondays and Wednesdays starting at noon. This is a seated, desk job answering phones, greeting guests and having them sign in. The Center is located at 815 S. Utica Ave. For more information, contact Annette at (918) 280-8656 or annette@rsvptulsa.org.