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Senior Services will be taking a trip to Osage Casino in Ponca City, Oklahoma. The bus will leave from the Walmart parking

lot at Kellogg and Dugan Rd. at 9:00 a.m.

Please sign up at any of the four senior centers. All money will be due by August 23rd. You will receive $10 free play and a

food voucher upon arrival at the casino.

This is one of the events in September for National Senior Center Month. This year’s theme: Senior Centers:

The Key to Aging Well!

Friday, September 20at 9:00am

Cost: $25 for members

& $30 for non-members

Compass is published monthly by:Senior Services, Inc. Of Wichta • 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:

In-Home Respite Care Information/Assistance on Aging267-0302 ext.233 267-0122, ext. 201

Meals on Wheels Roving Pantry267-0122 267-4378

Senior Employment Program267-1771

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.

Mark Your Calendars - Heartland 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk

Sunday, September 8th, 2019

Heartland 5KRun/Walk

The 1 mile family fun walk will begin at 8:30am, followed by the start of the 5K at 9:00am.

Go at your own pace and enjoy some pancakes after the event. The event is open to all ages so sign up now!

For more information, contact Karen Dao [email protected] or call 316.267.0302 x 223

Roving Pantry takes orders over the phone then shops for homebound clients and delivers those orders right to the home. Staff members deliver groceries and other needed items Monday through Friday. Clients pay for their groceries upon delivery and can order weekly, monthly or on an as needed basis. Do you know anyone who can use the service or could you benefit from the program? Refer them to the director, Opal Smith for questions or more information. You can email Opal at opals@seniorservicesofwichita. org or call 267-4378 *Some deliveries are made outside the city limits – ask for details.

Roving Pantry - Grocery Delivery Service

As Senior Services celebrates another year of helping seniors, we look forward to many more years to come serving the Wichita community. We thank you for your continued support of our Senior Centers and all programs offered. We invite you to join us for our annual meeting on September 17th at 3pm at our Downtown Senior Center, located on 200 S. Walnut. We will be bidding farewell to some board members and welcoming in new members. We will also have a guest speaker, which has yet to be determined. Light refreshments will be provided.

Mark Your Calendars For Our Annual Meeting - Tuesday, September 17 At 3pm

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Mt. Hope Nursing Center& Larsen Independent Living Apts.

Making “Living Longer” Better

Providing compassionate care to the elders we serve.In-patient and out-patient therapy available

www.mounthopenursingcenter.com 316-667-2431

Downtown Senior Center Summer is winding down and Fall is right around the corner. Please remember to stay hydrated and cool to beat the heat. We have a lot of fun things coming up in the near future be on the lookout. As a friendly reminder be sure to RSVP to 267-0197 for any classes/events you would like to attend. - Jennifer

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Downtown Senior Center • 200 S Walnut, Wichita, KS 67213 • (316)267-0197Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Director: Jennifer Fox • [email protected] Required for ALL Center Activities • Membership: $25 per year

Ongoing ActivitiesMonday8:00 am Billiards8:00 am Fitness Equipment8:00 am Pickleball 10:00 am Wanda’s Exercise Class: $10/mo10:00 am Prairie Moon Book Club: 1st Mon11:00 am WSU Well Rep Exercise Class Late August/Early September Students Return1:00 pm Grand Slam Bridge1:00 pm Senior Employment Orientation 1:00 pm Pitch1:00 pm Pickleball 6:30 pm KS Ringleaders (3rd Monday)6:30 pm Recovery Group 7:00 pm Monday Night Round Dance7:00 pm Wichita Hi Leaders (2nd & 4th Monday)

Tuesday8:00 am Billiards8:00 am Fitness Equipment9:00 am Senior Employment Job Club10:00 am Self Defense Class11:00 am Balance & Cardio Dance Class11:00 am Dining in Delano – Resume in Sept12:30 pm Dominoes: Mexican Train 1:00 pm Mahjong 2:00 pm Bible Study 7:00 pm Sunflower Woodworker Guild (4th Tuesday)

Wednesday8:00 am Billiards8:00 am Fitness Equipment8:00 am Pickleball 9:00 am Advanced Spanish: $5/class10:00 am Wanda’s Exercise Class: $10/mo11:00 am WSU Well Rep Exercise Class 12:30 pm Intermediate Spanish: $5/class

12:30 pm Billiards Tournament 1:00 pm Pickleball1:30 pm Senior Legal Advisor: 2nd Wed2:00 pm Wichita Area Senior Author’s Critique Group(4th Wed): Aug 28

Thursday8:00 am Billiards8:00 am Fitness Equipment8am-12pm Pickleball (besides the last Thurs)9:00 am Foster Grandparents - Last Thursday9:30 am Flying Saucers Porcelain Painting Club (1st Thursday) – RESUME IN SEPTEMBER10:00 am Advisory Council (2nd Thurs) - AUGUST 81:00pm Birthday Celebration - 4th Thursday - AUGUST 222:00 pm Senior Financial Advisor- 3rd Thursday - August 152:00 pm Writing Craft (1st Thurs) Aug 15

Friday8:00 am Billiards8:00 am Fitness Equipment8:00 am Competitive Pickleball 10:00 am Nat’l Active/Retired Federal Employees - 3rd Friday of Even month10:00 am Rock Painting 10:00 am Wanda’s Exercise Class: $10/mo11:00 am WSU Well Rep Exercise Class12:30 pm Party Bridge 1:00 pm S.E.C.A. (1st Friday)- Seniors Exploring the Cultural Arts – NO AUGUST MEETING 1:00 pm Pickleball1:30 pm Hand and Foot Cards (2nd, 4th, 5th Friday)

Downtown Senior CenterMonthly Activities

NO AUGUST MEETING - SECA (Seniors Exploring the Cultural Arts)

Monday August 5th, 10:00amPrairie Moon Book Club: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

Thursday August 8th, 10:00amAdvisory Council Meeting

NO AUGUST CLASS - DIY CRAFTS

Thursday August 22nd, 2:00pm Birthday Celebration

Wednesday August 28th, 2:00pmWichita Area Senior Author’s Critique Group

NO AFTERNOON PICKLEBALL - FRIDAY, AUGUST 16TH

Future Class: AARP Safe Driver Course September – Date has not been decided yet

Future Class: September 5th @ 1:00pm: It’s in the Air: Problem with Pollen?

Future Event: September 8th @ 8:00am: Heartland Game’s 5k/1-Mile Walk/Race

Future Class: September 12th @ 1:00pm: Coping with Loss

Future Event: September 19th: 4 - Center BINGO: Time TBD

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Downtown Senior Center New/ Special Events

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Heartland 5KRun/Walk

Mark Your Calendars: Heartland 5K Run/ 1 Mile Walk

In September we are having the Heartland 5K/1 Mile Walk on Sunday, September 8th on Grandparents Day. This is a

fundraiser to support the senior centers and will be a great way to start a new tradition with family,

friends and grandchildren. If you are a member of the centers, you get a lower fee in registering. Remember this is a GREAT way to support your center. If you are interested, please

talk to Jennifer.

We will be visiting the Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum followed by

a lunch, then head to the Safari Zoological Park. Estimated

prices are $95 for members and $105 for non-members.

Future Day Trip: Wild & Wilder Safari - October 10

Starting in July we will be celebrating birthdays on the 4th

Thursday of the month at 1:00pm. Come sing happy Birthday and

enjoy a snack.

Birthday Celebration

The bus will leave from the Wal-Mart

parking lot at Kellogg and Dugan Rd. @

9:00am.

Cost: $25 for members and $30 for non-members.

All money will be due by August 23rd.

You will receive $10 FREE PLAY and a FOOD VOUCHER upon arrival at

the casino.

Future Day Trip: Osage Casino in Ponca City Oklahoma -

Friday, September 20

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Downtown Senior Center Educational OpportunitiesAugust 2019

Wednesday August 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th @ 10am

A Shepard Looks at Psalm 23: 6 Week Series:

Martha Williams Prentice

Thursday August 8th @ 1:00pmWe Honor Veteran’s Program

Serenity

Tuesday August 13th @ 1:00pmCardiac Disease and Pneumonia

Risk in Diabetic Patients Sam’s Pharmacy West Kellogg

Free Blood Glucose and Hearing Screenings

Wednesday August 14th @ 1:30pmMedicaid: Divisions of Assets

Legal Advisor: Andrew Rowe, P.A

Thursday August 15th @ 2:00pmEditing

Writer’s Craft

Thursday August 15th, 2:00pmFinancial Advisor - TBD

Stan Webb

Please RSVP for all educational opportunities. Call 267-0197.

Thank you

There was a nice turnout at our Father’s Day Barbeque! We had several people join us for lunch from all four centers! Thank you to everyone that decided to stop by and join us for lunch! We hope that you can join us at any of our next special events that we

have lined up!

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Linwood Senior Center“Many of us have excuses to last a lifetime. The sooner we let go of them and get on with

living, the better off we are.” ~Tim Hansel“I was looking for something to do this summer and a walk to Oregon seemed like the best thing.” (She started the walk in Independence, MO, and walked the Oregon Trail through to

Portland) ~Grandma Gatewood Dear Friends, I want to ask you a question. Who inspires you? I have several people that inspire me. Some of you know I worked for a first round draft pick for the New England Pats in the later 80’s. Ron Burton was his name, and he ran an Althletic Training Village for Young Women (& Men) athletes. When I was there my cousin, introduced me to Tim Hansel, a great writer of inspirational books. Tim worked hard to recover from an injury that the Dr’s said he may not ever walk again. “Holy Sweat” is a great read for you if you are recovering from an injury. Also, my new “hero” is Grandma Gatewood, she walked the Applachian Trail, 2,190 + miles,when she was 65 years old, with a raincoat, blanket, some food and her Ked tennis shoes. *And she did this 3 times! We are discussing her in this month’s bookclub! My other hero is our own “Starla Criser” who just finished another book titled “Life’s Twists & Turns”, in the book, one of my favorite stories is “A Quilt from the Heart.” It is about memory, grief, and new beginnings. Here is what I know, YOU can have some “new beginings” too! You just have to look around, and challenge yourself! This month, brings some fun options, from our Ice Cream Social to our Encouragement Talk, checkout what we have to do! Don’t quit! ~Cherise & Company

Ongoing Activities

Linwood Senior Center • 1901 S. Kansas, Wichita, KS 67211 • (316)263-3703Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Director: Cherise Langenberg • [email protected]

Registration Required for ALL Center Activities • Membership: $25 per year

Monday9:00 Stretching9:30 Dynabands10:00 Bible Study (First Monday)10:00 Early AM Bookclub (Second Monday)11:30 Friendship LunchTuesday9am-3pm Michelle’s Foot Care9:00 Brain Games9-11 Pickleball9:30 Fit & Balance10:30 BINGO11:30 Friendship Lunch1:00 Dime Bingo!2:00 Writing Craft (First Tuesday)

Wednesday9:00 Arthritis Exercise11:30 Friendship Lunch1:00 Pinochle with Friends1:00 Beginning Belly DancingThursday9:00 Tai Chi Video9-11 Pickleball10 Self-Defense Class10-12 Scrapbooking (Third Thursday)11:30 Friendship Lunch1:00 Pinochle with Friends1:30 Beginning Line Dance2:30 Advanced Line Dance

Friday9:00 Stronger Seniors10:15 Presentations10:30 (1st Friday) T&S Pressure Check11:30 Friendship Lunch12:00 13 PT Pitch for Fun1:00- 3:00 Dominoes3:00 SECA (First Friday)

Daily/Anytime: WalkingMonthly

10:00 Advisory Council the fourth Wednesday of the

month10:30 Birthday Party the

third Wednesday of the month.

Linwood Senior CenterMovies On Mondays

Monday, August 5 & 26 from 2-4pm“When Calls The Heart – Series” Come and join us for some good,

clean, pioneer programs. One of the director’s favorite programs.

Bible Study: Monday, August 5 at 10am

Coloring In The CoolJust come by on Thursdays in August from 11am – 12:30pm and we can color together! It is a great stress reliever. We have all the supplies.Grief Support GroupChaplain Greg Schmidt shares some great topics and he leads the group sponsored by Heart and Soul Hospice. If you have lost a friend or loved one, this may be a helpful group for you. August 19, at 2pm.

Join our own DONNA BROZ on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 from 2-4 pm! Entrance Fee: YOUR FAVORITE TOPPING TO SHARE! RSVP by August 19! sponsored by Progress Home Health & Hospice

Special Event - Ice Cream Social & Sentimental Music Journey - Sing-A -Long : Wednesday, August 21

There will be a center trip to the Osage Casino on September 20th. Cost is

$25. You will receive $10 in Free play and a food voucher. RSVP by August

23 at any Center.

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Linwood Senior Center Educational OpportunitiesAugust

All events are on Fridays at 10:15am unless otherwise * noted. Please make

sure your membership is current otherwise there is a $2 fee. Please be

faithful in payment. Call 263-3703 THANK YOU!

Friday, August 2, 2019Feed Your Brain – Nutrition for

Concentration & FocusAubrey Verecke, National Grocers

Friday, August 9Senior Bullying

Mindy Harris, Lakepoint

Friday, August 30, 2019Hearing Well – Healthy Tips for

Enhancing & Protecting Your HearingHolly Hayes-Kiker & Renee Vermillion

from Hearing Life

Monday, August 19, 2019 at 1pmEat Smart Move More Cooking Class

Shop for Value & Check the FactsShirley Lewis, KState Extension Service

*Monday, August 19, 2019 from 2—3pm * Call to RSVP & confirm programGrief & Mental Health – What You

Need To KnowGreg Schmidt, Heart & Soul Hospice

Monday, August 26, 2019 from 1-2pm40/70 Rule : This is a guide to c

onversation starters for adult children and their senior parents. Great class for

caregivers and future caregivers.Kara Tipton, Home Instead Senior Care

*August 23, at 3pm in the REC CENTER GAMEROOM

MEDICARE 101Shannon Cook, Humana

Come and find out about Medicare & Changes with Humana Customers*This program will be repeated on

August 23, & Sept 27, at 3pm

Join us as we venture into the wild and have a FUN adventure. We will be heading on the bus to the Martin & Osa Johnson Safari Museum. As you may recall, we had a Final Friday presentation at Downtown Center a few years ago about this unique couple. The Martins travelled the world photographing numerous animals and tribal people in the early 20th Century. Their filming allowed explorers, naturalist and audiences around the world some unique vision and inspired many people to pursue dreams in the natural world. Our hope is to get a little ‘wilder’ as we then head on to the Safari Zoological Park in Caney, KS which will afford us to get an up-close look at some exotic animals. Plan on having a ‘wild’ time! Cost is $95 for members and $105 for non-members. All food/snacks included in price. Date is scheduled for October 10, 2019. Payment due by September 6, 2019. *No refunds, unless someone is found to take your place.

Save The Date: Wild & Wilder Safari - October 10th

Special Event - Walk With LinwoodIn September we are having the Grandparents 5k/1mile walk. It is a fundraiser to support the senior centers. We want to have a “TEAM” of walkers to represent the LINWOOD SENIOR CENTER. If you are a member of the centers, you get a lower fee in registering. Remember this is a GREAT way to support your center. Those that register from LW will get a special gift from Cherise.

Belly Dancing - No August MeetingDue to summer break. However, if you are interested please call us to get ready for the September class.

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Linwood Senior CenterLate Morning BookclubJoin us on Monday, August 12, at 10am, we will be discussing the book “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk, The Inspiring Story of the Woman Who Saved the Appalachian trail.” By Ben Montgomery.

On Deck for September, “I Married Adventure” by Osa Martin (this is a great read for those going on the Wild & Wilder Trip in October)

BIG READ IS COMING IN OCTOBERThis year we are participating in the Big Read in October, with the book, “Lab Girl” by we have a few copies to share, so please ask for them, if you want to be a part of the All – City Read Discussion & Celebration!

Linwood SECASENIORS EXPLORING THE CULTURALARTS will not be meeting in August, but don’t forget to stop and get the info guide for theatrical events at Linwood’s front desk! Keep in the know!

Janice DunnJim CulbertsonEsther BrunnerWayne CalveryPeggy ChappellErnest ClarkBruce CooperLarry FagerJennine FraleyClaudia GermesMarcia HeltonSara HittleEdith LoughmillerSheena JacksonMary Helen Jordan

Michael KelleyJoAnn LingvaiRene LinenebergerEdith LoughmillerAz MolinaGlenda MunnRita Bette Boop MurphyDollie NeeceMary NicholsonLinda PayneDonna PowellShelby ShockleyLois Siemers

Writing Craft: August 13 2pm - 4pm(Note day change to 2nd Tues in Month)Program: WC 8 Editing

Exercise Words: hope – train – flute - computer - castle

Prompt: Write about a train journey

August 28th – DSC Critique Group 4th Wed from 2-4pm at Downtown Sr Ctr**This is a great class to help you in the process of writing. Get feedback and instruction please call Starla Criser, our author at 393-8195 for more information.

Starla Criser’s New Book:

Life’s Twists & TurnsShort stories for finding happiness as we age. Get copies at Linwood for $5 for a soft back and $10 for a Hardback.

Drawing & Watercolor ClassesTuesdays August 20, & the 27th from 3-4:30pm. Joan Morrison will be leading the class! Call for more info!

Wreath, Wednesday, August 7, from 2-4pmGarden Angel, Wednesday, August 14, from 2-4pmApple Craft, August 28, 2-4pmCost for each is $5, RSVP by August 5, for wreath, and by August 12 for the Garden Angel and by August 26 for the apple craft.

Craft Time With Kay & Pat

Coming Soon - Special Event - 4 Center Fundraiser

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Northeast Senior Center

Ongoing Activities

Northeast Senior Center • 2121 E. 21st St, Wichita, KS 67214 • (316)269-4444Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Director: Carnesha Tucker • [email protected] Required for ALL Center Activities • Membership: $25 per year

Monday9:30 WSU Exercise10:30 Advisory Council (Every 2nd Monday)11:30 API - Friendship Meals2:30 Computer Class

Tuesday9:30 Keep It Moving (Exercise)10:30 Bingo11:30 API - Friendship Meals12:00 Conversation Spanish

Wednesday9:30 WSU Exercise 10:30 Computer Class

11:30 API - Friendship Meals1:00 Line Dance (2nd & 4th Wednesday)

Thursday10:00 Quilters’ Treasures10:30 Jewelry Class11:30 API - Friendship Meals12:00 Bible Study1:00 Card Games (Bid Whist & Spades)

Friday9:30 WSU Exercise11:30 API - Friendship Meals1:00 Bridge

Hello Everyone…Happy August!!! For this month since we are taking a break from parties and fellowship events, I would like to take a look back at our Random Acts of Kindness calendar; which encourages us to focus on “Responsibility” for August. Responsibility means being accountable to ourselves as well as others. Also, having the opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions. I would like to share a cute tongue twister story titled “Who’s Job is it?” There were four people their names were EVERYBODY, SOMEBODY, NOBODY and ANYBODY. There was an important job to be done and Everybody was asked to do it. Everybody was sure Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. When Nobody did it, Somebody got mad because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have in the first place. The moral of this tongue twister story is that when you find yourself saying…”Somebody should do this or Somebody need to do that”… Remember: YOU are Somebody! Isn’t that what you’ve always wanted to be? When we are responsible to ourselves and others, we are showing kindness. Sources: (www.randomactsofkindness.org) Hopefully, I left you with something to think about for the month…as always, Be Encouraged!!! Carnesha Tucker, Center Director

Northeast Senior CenterMonthly Events

No AUGUST Advisory Council

Foot Care by Michelle SteinkeFirst Wednesday of each month by appointment. Michelle does nail trimming, corns, calluses, and foot massages. Please call 946-0722 (Leave a message)

Finding Comfort Support GroupThis group will meet every 3rd Wednesday each month at 10:30am. This group will be encouraged by a bereavement Social Worker, courtesy of Harry Hynes Hospice.

Second Tuesday of each month at 11:15am. Courtesy of Heart & Soul Hospice

Blood Pressure Checks

Northeast Senior Steppers had their Summer Workshop June 12th, 2019. The workshop featured Mz. Georgia

Griffin of Chicago, Illinois. There were fifty ladies that attended. They

enjoyed line dance lessons, open dance and a delicious lunch catered

by Jodee Bradley.

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Upcoming Dates: February 14th, March 14th, and April 11th

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Northeast Senior Center - Word Search

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Northeast Senior Center Educational OpportunitiesAugust

Thursday, August 1st @ 11:45amSuperfoods: Celebrate Squash

Sara Keraly – Natural Grocers (West)

Friday, August 2nd @ 11:45amDiabetes

Angels Care Home Health

Thursday, August 8th @ 11:45amF.A.S.T. Program (Financial Abuse Specialist Team) Fast is a group of

professionals who volunteer to work together to help prevent financial abuse of vulnerable adults and to assure that

victims get adequate support, advocacy and attention from the legal and human

services systems.Clint Snyder – Office of the District

Attorney

Friday, August 9th @ 11:45amHearing Loss & Dementia - Did you know

that untreated hearing loss can have serious consequences? Please join us to

learn moreHearingLife Hearing Aid Center

Thursday, August 15th @ 11:45amUnderstanding Alzheimer’s and

DementiaDenise Vann – Alzheimer’s Association

Friday, August 16th @ 11:45amSavvy Saving Seniors: “It’s In The Cards” - A chat about prepaid cards and SNAP

cardsCelia Easley – CPAAA

Thursday, August 22nd @ 11:45am10 mistakes to avoid in Funeral

Planning & Veteran’s Burial BenefitsKaren Johnson – Downing & Lahey

Friday, August 23rd @ 11:45amSenior Bullying

Mindy Harris – Lakepoint

Thursday, August 29th @ 11:45amBrain Health: Feed Your Brain

Nutrition for Concentration and FocusAubrey Vereecke – Natural Grocers (East)

SeptemberThursday, September 5th @ 11:45Superfoods: Cruciferous Cuisine

Sara Keraly – Natural Grocers (West)

Friday, September 6th @ 11:45amAlzheimer’s & Dementia


Thursday, September 12th @ 11:45amThe Talk of a Lifetime & How Do You

Want To Be RememberedKaren Johnson – Downing & Lahey

Friday, September 13th @ 11:45amSavvy Saving Seniors: “Steps to

Avoiding Scams” - A chat about scams and protecting your identity

Celia Easley – CPAAA

Thursday, September 19th @ 11:45amDownsizing – Clean out Your Personal

SpaceKirsten Awe – Right Sizing Moving

Solutions

Friday, September 20th @ 11:45amSuperfoods: Apple Cider Vinegar

Aubrey Vereecke – Natural Grocers (East)

Thursday, September 26th @ 11:45amSuperfoods: Eggs – Beyond BreakfastSara Keraly – Natural Grocers (West)

Friday, September 27th @ 11:45amFall Prevention

Mindy Harris – Lakepoint

Friday, August 30th @ 11:45amSavvy Saving Seniors: “Becoming

Resource FULL” - A chat about budgeting and finding benefits


Food For ThoughtDon’t trust everything you see.

Even salt looks like sugar.

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Orchard Park Senior CenterGreetings Everyone!! The heat is on! Summer is here, and I would like to share some tips to keep you safe during the heat. We all know that hot weather can be dangerous. This is especially true for older adults. Every summer, nearly 200 Americans die of health problems caused by high heat and humidity. Most of these individuals happen to be age 50 or older. Hot weather is more likely to cause health problems for older adults for a variety of reasons. These reasons include aging-related physical changes in the body, chronic health conditions, and side effects of taking some medications. When the temperature climbs above 90 degrees Fahrenheit, older adults need to be proactive and take precautions. When the outside temperature is above 90 degrees, older people should keep the following tips in mind:• Stay Out of the Sun if possible. Go outside early in the morning, or when the sun starts to set. Adjusting when you go outside could mean a difference of several degrees.• Stay Hydrated. Drink plenty of cool water, clear juices, and other liquids that don’t contain alcohol or caffeine. Alcohol and caffeine can dehydrate you.• Dress Appropriately. Whenever you can, try wearing loose, light-colored clothes (dark colored clothes absorb heat). Top it off with a lightweight, broad-brimmed hat and you are ready to go. These simple changes will help you stay cool and avoid sunburn.• Air Conditioning is your friend. Spend as much time as possible in air conditioned spaces. If you don’t have an air conditioner, go somewhere that does. Read a book at the library, walk around in indoor malls, watch a movie at the theater, or meet your friends at the senior center.

Ongoing Activities

Orchard Park Senior Center • 4808 W. 9th, Wichita, KS 67212 • (316)942-2293Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Director: Diane Nutt • [email protected]

Registration Required for ALL Center Activities • Membership: $25 per year

Mondays:8 & 9 am Co-ed Low Impact Aerobics9:15 am T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)9:00 am Pickleball (Monday Mornings Suspended until September 9)10:00 am Wii Bowling10:30 am WSU Well Rep Exercise Class12:00 pm Open Pool Tables 12:30 pm Mexican Train Dominoes

Tuesdays:8:15 am Ease into Fitness9:00 am Moving and Grooving 10:00 am Wii Bowling12:00 pm Duplicate Bridge 12:00 pm Open Pool Tables

Wednesdays:8 & 9 am Co-ed Low Impact Aerobics10:30 am Computer Lab10:30 am Bingo for Groceries

12:00 pm Open Pool Tables 12:30 pm Party Contract Bridge

Thursdays:8:15 am Ease into Fitness9:00 am Crocheting with June9:00 am Moving & Grooving Senior Aerobics10:00 am Canasta11:00 am Spades 12:00 pm Open Pool Tables12:30 pm Spades 212:30 pm Mexican Train Dominoes1:00 pm Pickleball 2:00 pm Drawing Class

Fridays:8 & 9 am Co-ed Low Impact Aerobics10:00 am Wii Bowling10:30 am WSU Well Rep Exercise Class12:00 pm Open Pool Tables12:30 pm Painting Class

Orchard Park Monthly Activities

Monday – August 19, 11:15 a.m.

Tuesday, August 13, 11:30 a.m.Jason’s Deli - 7447 W 21st St Ste. 141

Tuesday, August 27, 9:00 a.m.Village Inn – 7020 W Central Ave.

First Wednesday of the month – August 7, 8:30 – 10:15 a.m. Courtesy of Sandpiper Bay Healthcare & Rehabilitation

Please Note Center HoursThe Senior Center is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. We are not open on weekends and holidays.

Blood Pressure ChecksAdvisory Council Meeting

Friday, August 30, 11:15 a.m. Birthday Celebration

Lunch Out

Breakfast Out

On Wednesday, August 21. Please call 946-0722 for appointment. Michelle does nail trimming, corns, calluses and foot massages.

Foot Care By Michelle Steinke

Pulled Pork FundraiserPlease join us on Friday, August 16, for a fundraiser for Orchard Park Senior Center. The menu will include pulled pork, sides, and a drink. The cost is $5. We are selling tickets, or you will be able to pay at the door. You can purchase tickets or RSVP at the office, members of the advisory council will also have tickets to sell.

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Senior Services Inc. of Wichita, Wichita, KS E 4C 02-0994

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Orchard Park Senior Center

AugustAugust 2 @ 11:15 a.m.

CBD Oil 101Natalie Greenlee –

The Health Connection

August 5 @ 11:15 a.m.Recognizing Seniors in Danger


August 9 @ 11:15 a.m.Are You Having Problems Navigating

Your Smart Phone?Vince Hancock

August 12 @ 11:15 a.m.Medical Equipment Recycling Program & Other Resources

Nathan – Independent Living Resource Center

August 16 @ 11:15 a.m.The Difference between Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care

& Long Term CareOxford Grand

August 23 @ 11:15 a.m.Senior Bullying

Paulette Johnston – Lakepoint

August 26 @ 11:15 a.m.Diabetes

Angel’s Care Home Health

Educational Opportunities SeptemberSeptember 6 @ 11:15 a.m.

Weatherization Program – What is it and How Do you QualifyErynne Farney – SCKEDD

September 9 @ 11:15 a.m.CPAAA and Other Resources in The

CommunityCelia Easley – CPAAA

September 13 @ 11:15 a.m.Ten Mistakes to Avoid in Funeral Planning & A Talk of A Lifetime

Karen Johnston – Downing & Lahey

September 20 @ 11:15 a.m.Bone Health

Sara Keraly – Natural Grocers

September 23 @ 11:15 a.m.Pharmacy

How to Manage Your Meds EasilyMary Beth Steiner – Golden Plains

September 27 @ 11:15 a.m.Answering The Call

Kara Tipton – Home Instead Senior Care

September 30 @ 11:15 a.m.Alzheimer’s & Dementia


Casino TripOne of the events for National Senior Center Month will be a four center Casino Trip to Osage Casino in Ponca City, Oklahoma on Friday, September 20th. The

cost is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. You can sign up and pay at any of the four senior centers. All money will be due by August 23rd. You will

receive $10 free play and a food voucher upon arrival at the casino. The bus will leave from the Walmart parking lot at Kellogg and Dugan Rd. at 9:00 a.m. and

depart the casino between 2:00 and 2:30 p.m.

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Orchard Park Senior CenterDirector’s Notes (Continued)

• Use broad spectrum sunscreen with SPF of 15 or higher• Take tepid (not too cold or too hot) showers, baths, or sponge baths when you’re feeling warm. Don’t have the time? Then wet washcloths or towels with cool water and put them on your wrists, ankles, armpits and neck.

It’s also important to recognize when hot weather is making you sick, and when to get help. Here is a list of health problems caused by too much heat:• Dehydration- A loss of water in your body. It can be serious if not treated. Warning signs: Weakness, headache, muscle cramps, dizziness, confusion, and passing out. What to do? Call your healthcare provider or 911. Meanwhile, drink plenty of water and, if possible, sports drinks such as Gatorade, which contain important salts called electrolytes. Among other things, electrolytes play a key role in regulating your heartbeat. Your body loses electrolytes when you are dehydrated.

• Heat Stroke- A very dangerous rise in your body temperature. It can be deadly. Warning signs: A body temperature of 103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher; red, hot, and dry skin; a fast pulse; headache; dizziness; nausea or vomiting; confusion; and passing out. What to do? Call 911 immediately. Move to a cool, shady place and take off or loosen heavy clothing. If possible, wet yourself with cool water, or put cloths soaked with cool water on your wrists, ankles, armpits, and neck to lower your temperature. Try to see if you can safely swallow water or sports drinks. (If you are taking care of someone else who has heat stroke, only give them water or drinks if they are awake and can swallow).

• Heat exhaustion – A serious health problem caused by too much heat and dehydration. If not treated, it may lead to heat stroke. Warning signs: Heavy sweating or no sweating, muscle cramps, tiredness, weakness, paleness, cold or clammy skin, dizziness, headache, nausea or vomiting, fast and weak pulse, fainting. What to do? Without delay, move to a cool, shady place,

Happy Birthday!Arnett, Karen 8/31Baird, Pat 8/16Bond, Ruth 8/7Deck, Lyle 8/29Dick, Barry 8/4Dietsch, Garry 8/11Fuller, Patricia 8/24Harris, Joelene 8/25McAllister, Maxine 8/2Mellinger, James 8/31Newlin, Audrey 8/8Queen, Paul 8/18Riedell, JoAnn 8/19Samson, Laura 8/7Skolaut, Shirley 8/10Tefft, Ramona 8/23Traudt, Ronald 8/9Walker, Judy 8/22Wiggins, Charles 8/13Woods, Lynda 8/14

and drink plenty of cool fluids. Call 911 right away if you have high blood pressure or heart problems, or if you don’t feel betterquickly after moving to the shade and drinking liquids.

• Heat Syncope – Fainting caused by high temperatures. Warning signs: Dizziness or fainting. What to do? Lie down and put your feet up, and drink plenty of water and other cool fluids.

Information taken from: HealthinAging.orgRemember to stay cool, and that you can enjoy many activities at your senior center during the heat of the day!!! Diane Nutt, Center Director

200 S. WalnutWichita, KS 67213-4777

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JOBSEEKERS AGE 55 & OVER WANTED

All potential Job Fair attendees must pre-register in advance at the Senior Employment Office at 200 S. Walnut from July

1st until September 13th, 2019 in order to attend the September Job Fair.

Senior Employment Job Fairon

Tuesday, September 17, 2019At the Downtown Senior Center located

on 200 S. WalnutFrom: 9am - 11am

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