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May 2021 Schedule Changes For May We are so glad to have you back and Funding Requirements visiting our Senior Centers, and hope you are enjoying your time. The Senior The Senior Centers operated by Senior Center Directors have worked hard to Services receive funding through the provide you with a variety of activities, Sedgwick County Department on and chances to enjoy time with your Aging. Under these contracts there are fellow members. Thank you for filling specific goals and objectives that must out new membership forms, and be met. Of these are the requirement paying your membership dues. As we to provide educational opportunities move into the month of May, we will to our Members. Each Center works be expanding our schedules to include with outside vendors or creates three days a week for in-person programming on their own to provide activities. Make sure to check out you a variety of topics. each Centers calendar and see what It is important that they have activities you would like to attend attendance at these events. To Tuesday-Thursday! Hours will remain provide you with information to assist 10:00am to 3:00pm. The Centers will you with lifestyle, health, and cultural also be scheduling on-line classes, enrichment information. Your party-line calls, and other events on attendance also helps the Center Mondays and Fridays as well. Directors meet their goals, and When attending activities and events, maintain funding for the Centers. please remember to RSVP. It is So please, take a look at the important for the Directors to know educational activities offered at the who will be in attendance to monitor Centers, and stick around and join us. capacity of the rooms and the Center You might learn something new, be as a whole. able to share your knowledge of a Masks and temperature checks will subject, and definitely help your still be required to attend any Center Center out! events. Ensure you check in with your Center Director so your attendance can be counted.
Heartland 5K Run & Walk
Sunday, September 12, 2021
Senior Services of Wichita
200 S. Walnut, Wichita, KS
Endorsed by RACE 4 FREEDOM,
the largest local charity 5K in
Wichita, Heartland 5K hosts
runners of all ages with an
emphasis on those over the age of
50. And, through a generous
partnership with RACE 4
FREEDOM (R4F), the first 150
runners to sign up for Heartland
receive $5.00 off registration for
R4F and qualify for a finishers
medal if they complete both races.
Race 4 Freedom 2021 – Saturday,
September 11, 2021.
Sign Up: https://runsignup.com/
Race/KS/Wichita/Heartland5K
Compass is published monthly by:
Senior Services, Inc. Of Wichita • 200 S. Walnut, Wichita, KS 67213
Senior Services, Inc. Of Wichita is not a government organization. We are a
not-for-profit charity which relies on several funding sources, including private
donations, to operate our programs and senior centers:
Information/Assistance on Aging Roving Pantry
267-0122, ext. 201 267-4378
Meals on Wheels All Agency
267-0122 267-0302
Senior Employment Program
267-1771
Mission:
Senior Services, Inc. Of Wichita is dedicated to delivering services that allow
older adults the opportunity to lead quality lives while continuing to make
positive contributions to the community.
Happy Mother’s Day! - May 9, 2021
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“If love is as sweet as a flower,
then my mother is that sweet flower
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“A mother is clothed with strength and dignity,
laughs without fear of the future. When she
speaks her words are wise and she gives
instructions with kindness.” —Proverbs
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DOWNTOWN SENIOR CENTER
Hello all, we successfully made it through our 1st month open. We are excited
to announce that we will also be open on Wednesday’s starting in May from
10am-3pm as well. Thank you all for filling out all the forms and updating your
memberships. The Downtown Senior Center will be having a Mother’s Day Event
on May 5th at 1:00pm. Hope you can make it. Be sure to RSVP as we do have
limited space. We will be having a Best Hat competition with a prize to be won -
so bring out those hats - they are not required to come - just something fun to
do. I love May, the flowers start to bloom although my allergies go crazy, they
are pretty to look at. The weather starts to warm up - which is my favorite - it
means summer is coming. I love when we can be outside all day long (at least
on the weekends for me). Time with family, BBQ’s, and more. What is your
favorite thing about May?
- Jennifer
BE SURE TO COVER
THE ANSWER WHILE
PLAYING
Downtown Senior Center • 200 S Walnut, Wichita, KS 67213 • (316)267-0197
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Director: Jennifer Fox • jenniferf@seniorservicesofwichita.org
Registration Required for ALL Center Activities • Membership: $25 per year
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Craft Classes
May 20th @ 1:00 - Craft - Mod Podge
Coasters. Come learn how to make unique
one of a kind coasters. $5 per person due by
May 17th. This class will be both in-person
and zoom - please RSVP as we have space
for 12 in-person.
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Schedule Of Ongoing Activities
Tuesday
10:00-12:00 - Open Billiards (12 people MAX)
10:00-12:00 - Open Fitness (2 people MAX)
10:30-11:30 - Exercise - Gym
11:30-12:30 - Tech Tuesday (2nd & 4th) - Gym
1:00-3:00 - Open Billiards (12 people MAX)
1:00-3:00 - Open Fitness (2 people MAX)
1:00-3:00 - Open Pickleball (24 people MAX) - Gym
1:00-3:00 - Dominoes 1st & 3rd (12 people MAX) - Room 2
2:00-3:00 - Bible Study (12 people MAX) - Room 3
Wednesday
10:00-12:00 - Open Billiards (12 people MAX)
10:00-12:00 - Open Fitness (2 people MAX)
10:00-11:30 - Advanced Spanish (12 people MAX) $5/class due to instructor
10:30-11:30 - Exercise - Gym
1:00-2:30 - Intermediate Spanish (12 people MAX) $5/class due to instructor
1:00-3:00 - Open Billiards (12 people MAX)
1:00-3:00 - Open Fitness (2 people MAX)
Thursday
10:00-12:00 - Open Billiards (12 people MAX)
10:00-12:00 - Open Fitness (2 people MAX)
10:30-11:30 - Exercise – Gym
11:30-12:30 - Education (2nd & 4th) - Gym
1:00-3:00 - Open Billiards (12 people MAX)
1:00-3:00 - Open Fitness (2 people MAX)
1:00-3:00 - Open Pickleball (24 people MAX) - Gym
1:00-3:00 - Writing Craft 1st full week of month (12 people MAX) - Room 3
1:00-3:00 - Party Bridge 1st & 3rd (12 people MAX) - Room 2
1:00-3:00 - Hand & Foot 2nd & 4th (12 people MAX) - Room 2
Special Events
May 5th @ 1:00 - Mother’s Day Event - Dig out your
Sunday Hats - Best Hat wins a prize. We will be having tea
and cookies all pre-packaged - and a fun little project for
all those that want to participate. Please RSVP by May 4th.
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Party Line or Online Classes
May 10th @ 10:00 Party Line (316-395-2177): Mother’s Day Traditions
May 20th @ 1:00 - Craft - Mod Podge Coaster - $5/person - due by May 17th -
this class will be both in-person and zoom - 12 people MAX for in-person
May 27th @ 2:00 - Financial Advisor - Zoom - Conservative Investment
strategies and how it’s changing! - this class will be both in-person and zoom
May 26th @ 1:00 - Craft - Flag Painting - $7/person due by May 20th - this class
will be both in-person and zoom - 12 people MAX for in-person
Education Classes
May 4 @ 11:00 - Book Club - Meet at Spears - “Half Broke Horses” by
Jeannette Walls
May 6 @ 1:00 - Writing Craft - Making friends with your characters - Room 3
May 11 @ 11:30 - Tech Tuesday - Calendars and Reminders - Gym
May 11 @ 1:00 - Legal Advisor - Transfer on Death Deeds and Beneficiary -
Room 3
May 13 @ 11:30 - Education - Strategies for an Effective Doctor’s Visit - Gym
May 25 @ 11:30 - Tech Tuesday - App Store/Google Play Store - Gym
May 27 @ 11:30 - Education - What is Alexa and how can she help me? - Gym
May 27 @ 2:00 - Financial Advisor - Zoom - Conservative Investment strategies
and how it’s changing! - this class will be both in-person and zoom - Room 3
Intermediate and Spanish Class: We are happy to start our Spanish classes
back up. There is a required textbook and each class cost $5 due to the
instructor. Please see Jennifer if you have any questions about this class. Class
space is limited to 12 people MAX.
Bible Study for May will be working though Romans – Room 3
*we are hoping Bible Study will return in May we are still working out details*
BE SURE TO STOP BY THE DOWNTOWN SENIOR CENTER OFFICE
TO PICK UP OUR MONTHLY CALENDAR TO MARK AND
KEEP ALL YOUR ACTIVITIES STRAIGHT.
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LINWOOD SENIOR CENTER
“May you grow up to be righteous, may you grow up to be true.
May you always know the truth and see the lights surrounding you.
May you always be courageous, stand upright and be strong,
May you stay ‘forever young’!”
~Bob Dylan~
Hi Linwood Friends,
I appreciate the words above! And it is my heart’s desire to stay active and moving
and “forever young” in my thinking anyway. I always want to learn more, I always want
to keep seeking new horizons, and meeting new people. I think we can encourage
each other to keep that mindset, we just have to set the pace and make a plan! This
month, we will try to focus on the mind-body connections. We have a great 2 part
program entitled “Covid – Navigating Fear, Loss & Emotions of the Past Year.” Our
grief counselor/chaplain Greg Schmidt will be leading the program. And will have
some excellent information to share about the challenges we have and are making
it through. Take some time and destress by crafting, we have some things for you to
take your mind off and just do some “easy concentrating”. We also are having a
Mother’s Day Ice Tea, and starting our LUNCHING LOVELIES & ROMEO CLUB again,
so look through the newsletter and start marking it up!
BIG HUGS! ~Cherise, and the volunteer team
Ongoing Activities
PLEASE RSVP TO ALL ON-SITE ACTIVITIES 263-3703
May 3, 2021 (Monday) 1:00-3:00 Writing Craft Program:
“Making friends with your characters.”
*Partyline Bible Study (Call 1-316-215-
9366) at 10:00am Exercise Words: bed – chili – gopher –
skiing - spicy
May 4, 2021 (Tuesday) General Prompt: DICTIONARY: Open up a
9:00–11:00 Pickleball (28 limit) dictionary to a random word. Define what
that word means to you.
10:00–10:45 Stretching & Dynabands Poem Prompt: DIARY: Write a poem
(9 limit) about a diary entry you’ve read or
10:00-3:00 Walking imagined.
10:00–3:00 Computer Room Open By May 5, 2021 (Wednesday)
Appointment Only (2 limit) 10:00 BINGO! (RSVP-9 seats available)
11:00-11:45 “Medication Management” 10:00-3:00 Walking
Mary Beth McAllistair Golden Plains
Pharmacy 10:00–3:00 Computer Room Open By
Appointment Only (2 limit)
Continued on pg 10
Linwood Senior Center • 1901 S. Kansas, Wichita, KS 67211 • (316)263-3703
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Director: Cherise Langenberg • CheriseL@seniorservicesofwichita.org
Registration Required for ALL Center Activities • Membership: $25 per year
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Mother’s Day Tea & Hat Parade
You are cordially invited to our annual
Mother’s Day Ice Tea Parade of Hats. May 18 and May 25
It is on Thursday, May 6 from 2pm to
“Jewelry/Victorian Collage with
3pm.
Pat” *RSVP for Cost @ $5 to $10
Suggested donation is $3. We will still depending on if you use your
need to wear our masks, and own jewelry
appropriately socially distance. RSVP
for 30 people. Please call 263-3703 to
join us for the fun!
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Ongoing Activities - Continued
PLEASE RSVP TO ALL ON-SITE ACTIVITIES 263-3703
11:00 BINGO! (RSVP-9 seats available) choose a new dot pattern to work on)
*NEW EVENT! (RSVP 5 spots available)
1:00 “Covid - Navigating Fear, Loss &
Emotion of Past Year” Part 1 Chaplain May 12, 2021 (Wednesday)
Greg Schmidt (RSVP by 5/4 *9 seats
available) 10:00 BINGO! (RSVP-9 seats available)
May 6, 2021 (Thursday) 10:00-3:00 Walking
9:00–11:00 Pickleball (28 limit) 10:00–3:00 Computer Room Open By
Appointment Only (2 limit)
10:00–10:45 Stronger Seniors (9 limit)
11:00 BINGO! (RSVP-9 seats available)
10:00-3:00 Walking
1:00 “Covid - Navigating Fear, Loss &
10:00–3:00 Computer Room Open By Emotion of Past Year” Part 2 Chaplain
Appointment Only (2 limit) Greg Schmidt (RSVP by 5/11 *9 seats
available)
11:00–11:45 Stronger Seniors (9 limit)
May 13, 2021 (Thursday)
2:00-3:00 SPECIAL EVENT “Mother’s
Day Tea & Hat Parade” *see inivitation 9:00–11:00 Pickleball (28 limit)
(RSVP 30 count)
10:00–10:45 Stronger Seniors (9 limit)
May 10, 2021 (Monday)
10:00-3:00 Walking
10:00 *Partyline Bookclub “Loving
Frank” by Nancy Horan: It is a historical 10:00–3:00 Computer Room Open By
fiction about Frank Lloyd Wright and his Appointment Only (2 limit)
mistress, and how they navigated the 11:00–11:45 Stronger Seniors (9 limit)
scandalous headlines, earlier in the 20th
century. (Call 1-316-215-9366) 12:00–1:30 Lunching Lovelies & Romeo
*Book on Deck: “The Hundred Year Old Club at Spears to celebrate “National
Man, Who Climbed Out the Window & Apple Pie Day!” Join us for free slice of
Disappeared” by Jonas Jonasson pie, with purchase of lunch! (Approx. $10
+ tip) RSVP by 5/10 to 263-3703
May 11, 2021 (Tuesday)
12:00–3:00 Pinochle With Friends
9:00–11:00 Pickleball (28 limit) (RSVP 8 players)
10:00–10:45 Stretching & Dynabands May 17, 2021 (Monday)
(9 limit)
*Partyline “GRIEF SUPPORT” Call in to
10:00-3:00 Walking 1-316-215-9366
10:00–3:00 Computer Room Open By May 18, 2021 (Tuesday)
Appointment Only (2 limit)
9:00–11:00 Pickleball (28 limit)
11:00–11:45 Stretching & Dynabands
(9 limit) 10:00–10:45 Stretching & Dynabands
(9 limit)
1:00-3:00 Diamond Dots Craft (Come
and bring what you are working on, or 10:00-3:00 Walking
Continued on pg 11
10Ongoing Activities - Continued
PLEASE RSVP TO ALL ON-SITE ACTIVITIES 263-3703
10:00–3:00 Computer Room Open By 1:00–3:00 “Jewelry/Victorian Collage
Appointment Only (2 limit) with Pat” – *RSVP for Cost @ $5 to $10
depending on if you use your own
11:00–11:45 Birthday Celebration – jewelry, RSVP by 5/21 to 263-3703
Drop in, pick up a gift, and let us sing (5 spots)
Happy B-day to you!
May 26, 2021 (Wednesday)
1:00–3:00 “Jewelry/Victorian Collage
with Pat” *RSVP for Cost @ $5 to $10 10:00 BINGO! (RSVP-9 seats available)
depending on if you use your own
jewelry, RSVP by 5/14 to 263-3703 10:00-3:00 Walking
May 19, 2021 (Wednesday) 10:00–3:00 Computer Room Open By
Appointment Only (2 limit)
10:00–10:45 Birthday Party! Birthdays in
May can stop in a get a present! We will 11:00 BINGO! (RSVP-9 seats available)
sing to ya! 1:00 MOVIE TIME: “My Big Fat Greek
10:00-3:00 Walking Wedding” (Director’s Favorite, RSVP
please) Can purchase soda and snack
10:00–3:00 Computer Room Open By size popcorn for $1
Appointment Only (2 limit)
May 27, 2021 (Thursday)
May 20, 2021 (Thursday)
9:00–11:00 Pickleball (28 limit)
9:00–11:00 Pickleball (28 limit)
10:00–10:45 Stronger Seniors (9 limit)
10:00–10:45 Stronger Seniors (9 limit)
10:00-3:00 Walking
10:00-3:00 Walking
10:00–3:00 Computer Room Open By
10:00–3:00 Computer Room Open By Appointment Only (2 limit)
Appointment Only (2 limit)
11:00–11:45 Program, “Positive Mental
11:00–11:45 Tips for Getting a Better Health” by Rachel Avila, RN Via Christi
Night’s Sleep! (RSVP – 9) Health (RSVP by 5/14)
12:00–3:00 Pinochle With Friends 12:00–3:00 Pinochle With Friends
(RSVP 8 players) (RSVP 8 players)
May 25, 2021 (Tuesday) Also the Mather classes are supposed to
9:00–11:00 Pickleball (28 limit) be exceptional as well. You do not need
to have access to a computer for some
10:00–10:45 Stretching & Dynabands of these classes, so please call Cherise at
(9 limit) 263-3703 for more information, and we
10:00-3:00 Walking can get the list of classes to you. They
are from A-Z, yoga, art classes, history
10:00–3:00 Computer Room Open By and storytelling.
Appointment Only (2 limit)
If you have any questions, please don’t
11:00–11:45 Stretching & Dynabands hesitate to call us 263-3703. We are here
(9 limit) to serve you!
11NORTHEAST SENIOR CENTER
Hello Everyone! Happy May!
Guess what? We have decided since things are going so well with our centers
that starting in May we will open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from
10am to 3pm. However, you will still need to RSVP for all activities, because we
are still limited on the number of members in the building at one time. If you
would like to RSVP for any activity please call (316) 269-4444. If no one answers
please leave a message and I will call you when I am available to do so. Thank
you!
With that said, I want to share something with you…It is Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8 (KJV)
To every thing there is a season,
and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die;
A time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal;
A time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together;
A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to get, and a time to lose;
A time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew;
A time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate;
A time of war, and a time of peace.
These scriptures say a lot…there is a time for everything, whether we
acknowledge it or not. Once we realize this we can approach life differently. It
took me some time to truly understand it…I hear many of you say from time to
time “Just keep on living”…I hear you say it so much I finally got it. These
scriptures also helped me get it as well.
Last year was a bit much, as you have heard me say before. Even though 2020
is gone that does not mean you or your situation or Continued on pg 15
Northeast Senior Center • 2121 E. 21st St, Wichita, KS 67214 • (316)269-4444
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Director: Carnesha Tucker • CarneshaT@seniorservicesofwichita.org
Registration Required for ALL Center Activities • Membership: $25 per year
12Ongoing Activities
(YOU MUST CALL IN ADVANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ACTIVITY)
Tuesday
10:30 am - Exercise Class, Dominoes
11:30 am - Diamond Dotz
12:30 pm - Line Dance
1:00 pm - Dominoes
2:00 pm - Line Dance
Wednesday
10:30 am - Chair Yoga (By Video), Dominoes
1:00 pm - Card Games (Bid Whiz & Spades)
1:00 pm - Dominoes
Thursday
10:30 am - Exercise Class, Dominoes, Jewelry Making Class
11:30 am - Education
12:00 pm - Quilters’ Treasures
1:00 pm - Dominoes
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Wednesday, May 19th at 10:30am
This group will meet in-person at Northeast Senior Center
Courtesy of Harry Hynes Hospice
Education Classes
Thursday, May 6th at 11:30am – “Mental Health and You”
Thursday, May 13th at 11:30am – “Understanding High Blood Pressure”
Thursday, May 20th at 11:30am – “Stroke Awareness”
Thursday, May 27th at 11:30am – “Understanding Osteoporosis”
14Northeast Director’s Notes - Continued
circumstance have moved on to 2021. you to join us. You help balance out
Being that most of you have lived our senior centers…we need you!
through some things. I know, you know,
If you are a member that has been
that life has its ups and downs. You did
with Senior Services for some time
not get to the age you are by stopping
and you always do the same activities
when things became too much. You
and get bored easily. Maybe it is time
had to push your way through
for you to try something new. The
somehow or else you would not be
Directors are always researching new
here today. I am not sure what season
things to offer at our centers. Or
you are in like the scriptures share, but
maybe it is time for you to switch roles
no matter the case I feel Senior
and become a Volunteer and teach
Services can meet you where you are.
some classes or help out on a
If you have lost loved ones (Friends committee around the center. We are
or Family) we offer Grieving Support always looking for Volunteers.
Groups at our Senior Centers to help
These are just a few things that come
during these challenging times.
to mind when I think of what our
If you have been isolated and alone senior centers offer. If what you are
with little contact with people. We looking for is not at Northeast. Feel
offer activities (Bingo, Dominoes, free to read through the newsletter
Quilting, Jewelry Making, Card Games, and check out our other 3 senior
Bible Study, Book Clubs, etc.) that can centers (Downtown, Linwood and
get you back socially active again. Orchard Park). Yes, that is right your
$25 membership makes you a member
If you have been that person that of all 4 Senior Centers. So do not cheat
needs the laughter of others to give yourself out of loads of fellowship and
you a boost, guess what? You can find fun.
that too, at the senior centers.
Well, I pray that you find what you are
If you have loads of energy that has looking for to keep you motivated and
been bottled up from staying inside, happy. If you do not see it, let us know,
we offer Exercise Classes to help work maybe it is something that we missed.
off some of that energy. Or those extra Maybe it is something that we can add
pounds that we all gained while to our list of ongoing activities in the
staying in so much. And if you are future. Remember this is your Senior
the real energetic type we offer Line Center and we are here for you. If you
Dance to help you release that extra have questions, comments, or
built up energy as well. concerns please do not hesitate to
If you do not see anything that meets let us know. In the meantime and
you where you are or catches your between time, Be Safe! Be Blessed!
attention, maybe you are that Social Be Encouraged!
Butterfly that loves to keep everyone
else company. We would be glad for Carnesha Tucker – Center Director
15ORCHARD PARK SENIOR CENTER
May is Older Americans Month so Happy Older Americans
Month to each of you!
Older Americans Month is celebrated each year in May and
recognizes the contributions of older adults across the nation.
This month is also to raise awareness of elder abuse and neglect.
When Older Americans Month was established in 1963, only 17
million living Americans had reached their 65th birthday. About a third of older
Americans lived in poverty and there were few programs to meet their needs. Interest
in Older Americans and their concerns was growing. A meeting in April 1963 between
President John F. Kennedy and members of the National Council of Senior Citizens
led to designating May as “Senior Citizens Month” the prelude to “Older Americans
Month.”
Historically, Older Americans Month has been a time to acknowledge the contributions
of past and current older persons to our country, in particular those who defended
our country. Every President since Kennedy has issued a formal proclamation during
or before the month of May, asking that the entire nation pay tribute in some way to
older persons in their communities. Older Americans Month is celebrated across the
country through ceremonies, events, fairs and other types of activities.
Continued on pg 19
Ongoing Activities
Tuesday 5/4/2021 1:00-3:00 Blood Pressure Checks and
Individualized Snacks – Chris with
10:30-11:15 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP Healthcare Resort – Please RSVP
– Limit of 8
Thursday 5/6/2021
11:15–12:00 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP
– Limit of 8 10:30-11:15 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP
– Limit of 8
12:00-3:00 Open Pool Tables - Please
RSVP – Limit of 6 11:15–12:00 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP
– Limit of 8
1:00–3:00 “Adapting to a New Age” –
Shelley from Reflection Ridge Retirement 12:00-3:00 Open Pool Tables – Please
Community – Please RSVP – Limit of 10 RSVP – Limit of 6
Wednesday 5/5/2021 1:00–3:00 Drawing - Please RSVP – Limit
of 10 (2 Tables)
10:30-12:00 Happy Cinco de Mayo! Cinco
de Mayo Celebration Please RSVP – Limit 1:00-3:00 Pickleball in the Gymnasium
of 10
Tuesday 5/11/2021
12:00-3:00 Open Pool Tables - Please
RSVP – Limit of 6 10:30-11:15 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP
– Limit of 8 Continued on pg 18
Orchard Park Senior Center • 4808 W. 9th, Wichita, KS 67212 • (316)942-2293
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Director: Kelli Nuss • kellin@seniorservicesofwichita.org
Registration Required for ALL Center Activities • Membership: $25 per year
16No Starter Amish Friendship Bread Recipe
INGREDIENTS: 2. Grease two large loaf pans.
• 3 eggs 3. Dust the greased pans with a mixture
• 1 cup oil of ½ cup sugar and ½ teaspoon
• 1½ cups buttermilk cinnamon.
• 1 cup sugar 4. Pour the batter evenly into loaf or cake
• ½ teaspoon vanilla pans and sprinkle the remaining
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon cinnamon-sugar mixture on the top.
• 1½ teaspoon baking powder 5. Bake for one hour or until the bread
• ½ teaspoon salt loosens evenly from the sides and a
• ½ teaspoon baking soda toothpick inserted in the center of the
• 2 cups flour bread comes out clean.
• 1 small box vanilla pudding 6. ENJOY!
• 1 cup nuts chopped (I used walnuts)
• 1 cup raisins NOTES
Don’t have buttermilk on hand? Add 1½
INSTRUCTIONS:
tablespoons of lemon juice to 1½ cups of
Preheat oven to 325° F (165° C).
milk.
1. In a large mixing bowl, add ingredients
as listed.
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.lpiseniors.com Senior Services Inc. of Wichita, Wichita, KS E 4C 02-0994Ongoing Activities - Continued
11:15–12:00 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP from the K-State Extension Office – Please
– Limit of 8 RSVP – Limit of 10
12:00-3:00 Open Pool Tables – Please Wednesday 5/19/2021
RSVP – Limit of 6
10:30-12:00 “Make and Take” Flower Pot
1:00-3:00 Mexican Dominoes – Please – Please RSVP – Limit of 8
RSVP – Limit of 8
12:00-3:00 Open Pool Tables - Please
Wednesday 5/12/2021 RSVP – Limit of 6
10:30-11:15 “Group’s Choice” Exercise 1:00–3:00 “Need to Know Information on
Class – Please RSVP – Limit of 8 Skilled Nursing, Before You Go” Rachel
with Ascension – Please RSVP – Limit of
11:15–12:00 “Group’s Choice” Exercise 10
Class – Please RSVP – Limit of 8
Thursday 5/20/2021
12:00–3:00 Open Pool Tables - Please
RSVP – Limit of 6 10:30-11:15 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP
– Limit of 8
1:00-3:00 “Benefits of a Social Lifestyle”
– Jennifer with Oxford Grand - Please 11:15–12:00 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP
RSVP – Limit of 10 – Limit of 8
Thursday 5/13/2021 12:00-3:00 Open Pool Tables - Please
RSVP – Limit of 6
10:30-11:15 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP
– Limit of 8 1:30-3:00 Canned Food Bingo – Please
RSVP – Limit of 10
11:15–12:00 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP
– Limit of 8 1:00-3:00 Pickleball in the Gymnasium
12:00-3:00 Open Pool Tables - Please Tuesday 5/25/2021
RSVP – Limit of 6
10:30-11:15 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP
1:00-3:00 “In Our Own Voice – – Limit of 8
Awareness of Mental Health Conditions
and Discovery – Nancy with NAMI - Please 11:15–12:00 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP
RSVP – Limit of 10 – Limit of 8
1:00-3:00 Pickleball in the Gymnasium 12:00-3:00 Open Pool Tables - Please
RSVP – Limit of 6
Tuesday 5/18/2021
1:30-3:00 Dime Bingo – Please RSVP –
10:30-11:15 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP Limit of 10
– Limit of 8
Wednesday 5/26/2021
11:15–12:00 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP
– Limit of 8 10:00 “Understanding Alzheimer’s and
Dementia” Presented by the Alzheimer’s
12:00-3:00 Open Pool Tables - Please Association – Please RSVP – Limit of 10
RSVP – Limit of 6 at Orchard Park or you can participate
over a Zoom Call in the comfort of your
1:00-2:00 “Gardening 101” – Speaker own home. If you Continued on pg 19
18Ongoing Activities - Continued
plan to do a zoom call, please call Kelli at: 1:00-3:00 Movie: “Coming 2 America”
316-942-2293 to get signed up and obtain (2021 – PG-13 – Comedy) Please RSVP –
the Zoom Call Information. Limit of 8 (Please bring drink and snack
for the movie and seat cushion if you
12:00-3:00 Open Pool Tables - Please need one.)
RSVP – Limit of 6
1:00-3:00 Pickleball in the Gymnasium
1:00-3:00 Mexican Dominoes – Please
RSVP – Limit of 8 ***Note***
There will be alternate days for Pool
Thursday 5/27/2021 Players. If you play pool on Tuesday, then
10:30-11:15 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP you will need to let someone else play
– Limit of 8 on Thursday. If you play Thursday, then
you will need to let someone else play
11:15–12:00 Co-Ed Exercise – Please RSVP on Tuesday.
– Limit of 8
12:00-3:00 Open Pool Tables - Please
RSVP – Limit of 6
Orchard Park Director’s Notes - Continued
The theme for Older Americans Month in 2021 is “Communities of Strength.” Older
adults have resilience and strength over their lives through successes, failures, joys
and difficulties. Their stories and contributions help to inspire others. This year we
will celebrate older adults with special emphasis on the power of connection and
engagement in building strong communities. While raising families and building
careers, they also gave back to their communities in a variety of ways. In their lifetime,
times have changed but they continue to volunteer and serve their communities and
each one deserves recognition for their commitment.
Now, more than ever before, they are taking charge, striving for wellness, focusing on
independence and advocating for themselves and others. They expect to continue to
live their lives to the fullest and are insisting on changes that make that possible.
There are many things we can all do to nurture ourselves, reinforce our strength and
continue to thrive. Connecting with others is one of the most important – it plays a
vital role in our health and well-being, and in our communities. What it means to age
has changed, and Older American Month 2021 is a perfect opportunity to recognize
and celebrate what getting older looks like today.
So once again, Happy Older Americans Month! We thank you for the life lessons, hard
work and dedication you provide to each of our communities.
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Recipe: Pineapple Mandarin Delight
Ingredients:
• 2 Cans Chunk Pineapple (save juice of one can, drain the other)
• 2 Cans Mandarin Oranges (drained)
• 3 Cups Marshmallows
• 1 Box Instant Vanilla Pudding
Directions:
Open pineapple and put in mixing bowl
Add vanilla pudding and mix with the juice of the 1 can of pineapple
Add marshmallows
Fold in GENTLY the mandarin oranges to the pudding mixture.
Let set in fridge for an hour.
Serve and Enjoy!
Makes about 6 servings.You can also read
