1-4-21 News and Updates - February "Adventures in Learning" Registration Now Open and Winter Newsletter Now Available

Shepherd's Center of Topeka

Our mission is to support the aging population by providing spiritual, physical, social and intellectual programs that make a difference in the quality of their life.

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Monday News and Updates

Good Monday Evening,

I hope you are keeping warm and cozy during this cold weather! I loved the snow last week because it wasn't too deep at my home and it’s already melting. I drove to town on Sunday and I couldn't believe all the kids who were out building snow families. It was great to see everyone out having fun in the snow. We have a lot of things going on at SCT right now: February "AiL" registration, the electronic SCT Winter Newsletter, and membership dues. As we start this new year there are a lot of changes and updates on our website for "AiL". Your patience, as always, is appreciated.

February "Adventures in Learning" is now open for registration! I'm excited about our speakers and hope you are too! Please share this email with your family and friends so they can join us. You don't have to be a member to enjoy our programs, for non-members it's only $30 to see 8 presentations in February. That is only $3.75 a presentation, what a deal! As a member, you only pay a little over $3.00 a presentation and you are supporting SCT! One of the positive things about presenting our programs via Zoom is that people anywhere can join us and enjoy our programs. Click on the link below to register online or print the registration page and mail it in. We look forward to seeing you in February!

Membership Dues - There are three ways you can pay for your membership dues this year.

You can pay online with your "AiL" registration.
You can just pay for your membership dues online. Click on the link below.
You can pay by mail. For your convenience, you can print the membership form below and mail it with your check. Keep the bottom half of the receipt for your records.

Pay Membership Only Online

Print Membership Form

Our first electronically issued 2021 Winter Newsletter is now available by clicking on the link below. I have a list of people who have requested their newsletter be mailed to them and they will be mailed at the end of this week. Please do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions or feedback.

Have a great week!

Karen Willard

SCT Director

785-249-3258

shepherdstopeka@yahoo.com

February "Adventures in Learning"

via Zoom

Registration Now Open

You can also pay your membership dues when

registering for "AiL".

Shepherd's Center 2021 Winter Newsletter

Click on the link below for our first electronic Newsletter! I want to thank you for your patience and your feedback is welcomed.

SCT 2021 Winter Newsletter

Prayer Requests

If you have a special need or prayer request, please email Charlotte Milroy our SCT Chaplain at charmilr@gmail.com. You are especially important to us and we are here for you in your time of need. In addition, if you know of an SCT member who has passed please let Charlotte know so she can send a card on behalf of Shepherd's Center.

Email Charlotte Milroy

SCT Activity Groups

THE ACTIVITY GROUPS LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN MODIFIED. PLEASE CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

PLEASE NOTE THIS CLASS IS CANCELED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE - SMS - Strength, Mobility, Stability Exercise Group at GRACE UMC ONLY - Shirley Edgerton - Instructor

Tues and Thurs, 8:45 - 9:30 and 10:00 - 10:45, Grace UMC, 2627 SW Western Ave, Topeka

Spiritual Book Club - Meeting via Zoom 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Contact Pat Kirkman or SCT if you would like more information. The SCT book group will be starting a new book on December 7th. Dan Pauls will lead us in “What Christians Can Learn From Other Religions” by Phillip Wogaman via Zoom.

MAP Group (Memoirs, Ancestry, Photos) Meeting via Zoom 4th Wednesday of the Month 10 - 11:30 - Contact Ellen Horn or our office if you would like to join this group. HOLIDAY Schedule - MAP Group will meet on Dec. 9 but NOT on Dec. 23.

Tai Chi for Health - Monday and Thursday 9:30 - 10:30 at Lowman United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall. If you would like to sign up for this class please contact Madon Daily at 505-424-8989 785-845-4478 or madondailey@gmail.com. There is a limit of 15 attendees in person for this class. Due to Covid, social distancing is required and masks are to be worn. To Join Madon from Home via Zoom Topeka and Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday via Zoom click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9085933664?pwd=

Meeting ID: 908 593 3664 Passcode: TopekaTC4V

Or Join with your smartphone +1 346 248 7799

THE SCT GROUP ACTIVITIES LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN CANCELLED THROUGH DECEMBER AND JANUARY OR

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.

Pickleball

Mondays, 3 – 5:00, Countryside UMC, 3221 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka

Wednesdays, 1 – 3:00, First Baptist, 3033 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka (New Players)

Hand and Foot Canasta

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 2 - 4:00 pm, St. David's Episcopal Church, 3916 SW 17th St, Topeka

Bridge

1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 1 - 3:30 pm, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St, Topeka

Line Dancing

2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 1:30 - 3:30 at First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka

SCT Activity Groups

Travelers Club - Members Only

The June 2021 Summer Vacation

and Travelers Club Day Trips are now Cancelled

Until June 2021

Our next scheduled day trip is “Hank Williams: Lost Highway” at New Theatre in Overland Park on June 9, 2021.

For our members and friends interested in travel before SCT sponsored trips resume you may wish to check Great Adventures Tours at: www.greattourstopeka.com

Contact Oneta by emailing her greattours@gmail.com or calling 633-8761 with questions, enrollment, or cancellations.

Great Adventure Tours does not accept credit cards.

Travelers Club

Let's Keep Active

Exercises for Everyone Online

Madon Dailey for SCT

You are invited to attend Tai Chi via Zoom

Monday – Friday 10:00 am.

Join Zoom Meeting Click Here

Meeting ID: 908 593 3664

Passcode: TopekaTC4V

7-Minute Yoga Workout for Older Adults

Bring Yoga to the Chair

Feel Good Standing Stretches

SilverSneakers: Total Body Conditioning

Please consult your physician before starting a new exercise program.

Kansas, Topeka and Shawnee County

COVID-19 Updates

The City of Topeka

"The City of Topeka Open Data Portal is dedicated to promoting access to government data and encouraging the development of creative tools to engage and serve Topeka's diverse community." This website includes information regarding the city budget, open projects, homelessness, Covid-19, as well as current press releases. Click on the links and you will find great information about our city.

Covid-19 Community Impacts Dashboard, Shawnee County, KS

Governor Kelly's Reopen Kansas Plan

A Quick Glance for Steps to Reopen Kansas

The Full Plan for Steps to Reopen Kansas

For the most up-to-date information regarding Covid-19, please see the following links:

Kansas Department of Health & Environment

Covid Cases in Kansas

CDC - Coronavirus Information

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