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Senior Services, Inc. of Wichita
is a United Way of the Plains
funded agency.
DOWNTOWN SENIOR CENTER
Seniors Exploring the Cultural Arts (SECA)
Friday, May 2nd @ 1:00pm: Monthly SECA meeting
May activities for Front Row Center members start as soon as the Friday meeting is finished with a surprise event! The following events are planned for SECA members:
Saturday, May 3rd @ 5:30pm: The Senior Prom
St. Paul's Methodist Church will transform the church basement into a themed wonderland especially for seniors' enjoyment. Call the church at 267-3263 for more information.
Saturday, May 3rd (immediately following the Prom): Pops Concert
The conclusion of the Wichita Symphony's winter concert series.
Tuesday, May 13th: Festival of Broadway
Music Theatre of Wichita's contribution to River Fest, this concert is wonderful!
Friday, May 22nd: Backstage Tour of MTW's "Underworld" workspace
Saturday, May 23rd: Music Theatre's Jester Awards Program at Century II
Tuesday, May 6th @ 12 Noon: Taco Buffet Luncheon
Come join your friends at Downtown Center for a great taco lunch! $4.00 members and $5.00 for non members
Thursday, May 8th @ 1:30pm: The Wii Game, come give it a try!
Do you miss your bowling league, sunny days on the golf course or the afternoon tennis match? You can partake in your favorite passtime once again with the interactive Wii game. Home Buddy Personal Response Service will host this fun activity.
Thurs & Fri May 8th and 9th from 12:30pm to 4:30pm: AARP Driver Safety Class
This class may allow you to receive reduced rates from your insurance provider. The cost of the class is $10.00 to be paid to the instructor the first day of class. Call 267-0197 for reservations.
Wednesday, May 14th @ 1:30pm: SENIOR LEGAL ADVISOR: Is a Trust Right for Me?
Many people want to preserve their privacy and transfer their property without probate. A properly funded revocable trust will do both. The discussion will focus on the types of trusts and their purposes and the advantages/disadvantages of creating a trust. Robert M. Collins will present.
Single Seniors: A Support Group for Singles 55 and Better
Meeting Time every Tuesday from 10:30am - 12:00pm
May 6: Talktime
May 13: Eat Out
May 20: Games/Growing Herbal Teas
May 27: Dr. Scharenberg - Healthy Choices - part II
LINWOOD SENIOR CENTER
AARP Driver Safety Program
Thursdays May 8th and 15th: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
AARP members can invite a friend, neighbor, relative or spouse to attend a Driver Safety Program class and receive 50% off the enrollment. Call 263-3703 for information.
Friday, May 9th @ 9:00am - 11:30am: Wellness In the Park
A fun and informative event for adults 55 and older. Participants will be active in balance and strength activities, Tai Chi, pickle ball, pressure point massaage. Healthy snacks will be served. Boxed lunches are available for $5.00.
Friday May 9th @ 10:00am: Music Makes You Feel Good
Cindy Houston teaches music classes to active retirees in Wichita. Come join Cindy and her students for great entertainment and music education.
Wednesday, May 14th @ 10:10am: What's Tomorrow Gonna Bring?
What do you have planned tomorrow? What will get in the way of fulfilling those plans? One of the joys of life is to dream and plan for the future. But, sometimes, those dreams go awry. How prepared are you to cope with life changes that smash your plans? Nancy Trout will guide participants through this program using humor and positive thinking, Nancy will provide you with tools to help you through those plan smashingly difficult times.
New Exercise Program for Linwood Participants:
Mary Perez will be your host for the Monday Video Aerobic Exercises. Mary has chosen two video program for May; chair dancing and Richard Simmons.
Join Mary on Mondays May 5th, 12th and 19th @ 9:30am
NORTHEAST SENIOR CENTER
Mondays May 5th, 12th & 19th at 1:45pm: Weight Off Now!
Learn how your plate rates? Come out and get support from others in your quest to lose and maintain weight.
Tuesdays May 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th at 10:30am: Bingo
Don't miss the fun. Come shout out B-I-N-G-0
Tuesdays May 13th, 20th, & 27th at 1:00pm: SCDOA Diabetes Class
This exciting nine (9) week class will focus on the all aspects of diabetes. Joy Sloan, Certified Instructor with the Department on Aging will help you understand diabetes. Whether or not you are diabetic come out and learn some great tips on staying healthy.
Wednesdays May 14th, 21st & 28th at 1:00pm: Line Dancing
Join Beverly and Ona as they help us with the finer points of line dancing.
Friday May 9th at 7:30am: Mother's Day Breakfast
The men of Northeast Senior Citizen's Club and the Northeast Senior Center will cook and serve the women at the annual Monther's Day Breakfast.
Friday May 23rd @ 11:45am: Political Update
State Representative Oletha Faust-Goudeau will update on the happenings in our state capital. Find out what changes or opportunites will impact the 84th district.
ORCHARD PARK SENIOR CENTER
Pickle Ball: A Sport Sweet For Seniors
Beginning Wednesday May 14th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Athletic prowess and superior strength aren't necessary. Great speed isn't a must. Best of all, you can play with a lot of "relish". A combination of tennis and badminto, pickleball gained popularity on the West Coast where you will find some 45,000 players and 5,000 courts. It is quickly gaining the attention of Mid Westerners. Pickleball is easy to play and offers great aroebic activity. The softball sized balls have holes (hence pickles)so they don't travel as fast as other balls do. Call Donna at 942-2293 if you wish to give pickleball a try!
Tuesday, Math 13th @ 1:00pm: Tour the Wichita Water Center
Most of us take water for granted. It is automatic for us to turn on the tap for a glass of water or enjoy a warm shower. Do you know what it takes to get that water to your house? Tour guide Kimberly Albers will help us better understand the significance of this treatment facility. We will learn how the local polluted groundwater is cleand, how pollution can affect health, and what can be done to prevent future pollution. The tour is FREE call 942-2293 if you wish to go.
Food, Conversation and Fun
Tuesday, May 13th at 11:30am: LUNCH OUT - Dianne's Restaurant - 945 West 31st Street South
Tuesday, May 20th @ 8:30am: BREAKFAST OUT - Clear Lakes Cafe - 2315 West 21st Street
Friday, May 16th @ 10:00am: Pain & Seniors
Pain is a concern for many people, especially seniors. Carla Shepherd from "Right At Home" will guide you through a series of questions designed to educate you on this important challenge in the process of successful aging.
The Crochet Gang
3rd Thursday of each month, May 15th @ 1:00pm
Bring your project and enjoy this hobby with your friends.
Wednesday, May 21st @ 10:00am: Grief Support
Offered by Heartland Home Health Care and Hospice, the grief support group allows participants a time for support, learning and sharing. For more information call Rita @ 788-7626.
ATTENTION TRAVEL FANS: SPEND 3 DAYS IN BEAUTIFUL OKLAHOMA WITH ORCHARD PARK SENIOR CENTER
join us and see..
Ardmore Historical Museum
Three Valley Native American Museum
Lake Murray Resort Lodge
Boat tours
Tulsa Aquarium
Outdoor production of "Oklahoma"
Will Rodgers Birthplace
5 meals included, a one night stay at the Tulsa Hampton Inn, bus charter hostess Betty Dewitt
call Donna for reservations and pricing: 942-2293. ($50.00 deposit required, balance of $279.00 due to Victory Travel by May 15th).
200 South Walnut
Wichita, Kansas 67213-4777
(316) 267-0302
Fax (316) 267-0805
info@seniorservicesofwichita.org
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