The First World War in Color

What: Special Exhibit," The First World War in Color: International Treasures from the National World War I Museum"
Where: Liberty Memorial
When: September 1, 2009 - September 1, 2010

"The First World War in Color: International Treasures from the National World War I Museum” offers vivid insight into the Great War by presenting newly acquired historical objects from countries around the world.

Black and white photography which captured the grey images of the Great War failed to show the flashes of color seen by the soldier. The special exhibition shows the stark contrast between these black and white images and the colorful objects from the war.

The reality of World War I included parades of armies marching in the world’s capitols, awash with colorful uniforms and flags, to the quiet radiance of past battlefields covered with red poppies. 

The exhibition is located in the Museum’s Exhibit Hall, an original 1926 building that flanks the Liberty Memorial Tower. The exhibition is made up of newly acquired historical objects from countries around the world that represent the vivid colors of the Great War.

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Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Education/Programs

What: Negro League Baseball Museum Education Program
Contact Information: 
1616 East 18th Street Kansas City, MO 64108
P. 816.221.1920 

http://www.nlbm.com/s/ed.htm 

Through educational programming and exhibitions, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum will strengthen and expand its mission to preserve the history of African American baseball by:

• Crafting innovative and thought provoking activities that appeal to the broadest of audiences. 
• Building exhibitions grounded in sound research and creativity. 
• Establishing itself as a national center that broadens the study of race and sports in American history. 
• Continually promoting life-long learning in the community

ABC News: Boomers Refuse to Give Up on Encore Careers

by Terry Nagel from http://www.encore.org/news/abc-news-boomers-determi 

Laid-off boomers won’t take no for an answer and are using creative strategies to land encore careers, says ABC News in a report that appeared on Good Morning America today. Three women profiled found their encore careers by being humble, entrepreneurial and open to new ways of networking.

Tory Johnson, author of Fired to Hired, tells Diane Sawyer that Caterina Ramsey, 54, of Belton, Texas, lost her husband to cancer and sought a job in the front office of her daughters’ school for nine months before she accepted the only position offered as a part-time cafeteria monitor. She checked her pride and did that job so well that she was hired for the administrative job she wanted.

After Jan Albert, 56, of Trabuco Canyon, California, lost her real estate job, she spent more time with her aging parents and wasn’t happy about the care they were receiving. She discovered she liked taking care of them herself and began to dream of a new career opportunity. She completed a gerontology certificate program at a local community college and started an elder care service with her sister. Click continue reading to view full article.

10 Questions to Determine Your Retirement Readiness

How to Inspire Others

by Suzy Lee at http://volunteerleaders.org/ 

In my last blog, I talked about inspiring others. This got me thinking about what “inspiration and inspiring others” means. I started thinking about what inspires me. I volunteer to give back to my community, and I lead to inspire others.

Show Personal Leadership:

In my younger days, I looked at leadership as a command post that only came when you achieved a management title. As I matured, I realized that leadership comes from within.

What we do with the talents we are given and the skills that we learn is a key part of our success as leaders. Inspiring others gives us the opportunity to share that knowledge. It is a big part of the leadership responsibility and accountability I take in performing my volunteer roles.

It begins with a simple, cheery “Good Morning,” which sets a positive tone to begin the day. Throughout the day, I do what I can to enable and encourage open and friendly communications between paid staff and other volunteers to strengthen their relationships and build working teams.  Click continue reading to view the full article.

Facilitator/Counselor Senior Programs

Activity Center Receptionist

The American Stroke Foundation is looking for a volunteer receptionist to support stroke survivors, their families, caregivers, and friends by providing resources, services, education, and information that improves the quality of life. This position would:

• Answer phones
• Greet, & direct stroke survivors to classes
• Assist facilitators & special topic presenters w/classroom set-up
• Support office staff with weekly & monthly mailings

The location of this opportunity is:

11902 Lowell
Overland Park, KS 66213

Contact: Kathy Parker at 913-649-1776 or kathy@americanstroke.org

Math Class Coordinator

Be a Business Mentor

Planning For Healthy Aging

From http://www.kmbc.com/family/21504087/detail.html, Content provided by American Medical Association

American Medical Association (ARA) - In just two short years, the first wave of baby boomers will turn 65. For some, this milestone birthday may signal retirement; for others it may not. For all boomers, it should mean an increased focus on health care. Baby boomers can take steps now to help ensure many more healthy years.

A focus on early prevention - including regular tests for certain cancers and heart disease, a healthy diet and exercise - is an important start to staying healthy well into the golden years.

Most baby boomers will count on Medicare to support them in their efforts to stay healthy. In fact, Medicare has long been a source of comfort for those 65 and older who otherwise wouldn't have health coverage. But as more people older than 65 seek care, they may find it increasingly difficult to get in to see a doctor, or they may find that their choice of doctors is limited because of planned Medicare payment cuts to physicians. Click continue reading for the full article.