11-2-20 News and Updates - Remember to Vote

Shepherd's Center of Topeka

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Monday News and Updates

Good Monday Afternoon,

Tomorrow, November 3 is the day to get out and vote if you haven't already voted. Looking back over history it seems that our presidential election has always been a challenging time for our country. I believe we all want what we think is best for our family and country, but because we come from different backgrounds and experiences, we just see things different. No matter what you believe and how difficult this year has been, let's just remember to "Love your neighbor as yourself" Mark 12:31. Someone asked "if the person you want to win in the election doesn't win will you support the person who does win? I like my brother's answer to this question, which he tells his son who plays basketball, "You don't have to like the coach, but you still have to play the game". I may not agree with who is elected president, but I will always pray for our president and do my best to be a good citizen of our great country.

History of Voting

History.com A Day in History - 14th Amendment Women's Suffrage

Wikipedia Timeline of Voting Rights

I was excited to receive the Community Matter's Monthly Newsletter from Topeka Presbyterian Manor today and see SCT members Herschel Stroud and Joanna Lacoursiere featured. Herschel and Joanna performed a special brass duet concert outside for the residents of Topeka Presbyterian Manor on October 16. Thank you Herschel and Joanna for supporting our community and the Shepherd’s Center.

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Karen Willard

SCT Director

785-249-3258

Coffee with Karen

via Zoom

"Adventures in Learning" is over, but let's continue to stay connected! On Thursday, November 4, pour yourself a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate, grab a scone, cookie or muffin and let's get together and chat via Zoom. We'll have 40 minutes to chat, and I'll have a few topics to get us started, but with our group, I don't think we'll need it. Just click on the link below to join me on Thursday.

Coffee with Karen

Meeting ID: 737 2651 6478

Passcode: coffee

New SCT Activity Group

Tai Chi for Health with Madon Dailey

Tai Chi for Health - Mondays and Thursdays 9:30 - 10:30 am at Lowman United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 4101 SW 15th Street, Topeka.

If you would like to sign up for this class please contact Madon by emailing her at madondailey@gmail.com or call 785-845-4478. There is limit of 15 in person attendees for this class.

Due to Covid, Social distancing is required and masks are to be worn.

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To Join Madon from Home via Zoom click on the following link: Tai Chi via Zoom

Meeting ID: 879 2206 7084 Passcode: 759029

Or Join with your smartphone +1 346 248 7799

MAP Group - Memories, Ancestry, Photos

Upcoming Presentations - Wednesday, November 11

Upcoming for MAP:

Wed., Nov. 11: Note - we will meet on the 2nd Wed. in Nov. Since Nov. 11 is Veterans' Day, I would like for those who are willing to be prepared to tell us about ONE veteran in your ancestry. If you have pictures, great; if no pictures, no problem. Please plan to tell us what you know and how you acquired that information.

SCT Activity Groups

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

SMS - Strength, Mobility, Stability Exercise Group at GRACE UMC ONLY

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

~~Tuesdays, 10:00, Countryside UMC, 3221 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka~~ (Church not Open)

Spiritual Book Club - Meeting via Zoom 1st Monday of the month from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Contact Pat Kirkman or SCT if you would like more information. Current book “White Fragility - Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism” by Robin Diango, starting September 7.

~~1st Monday of the Month, 2:00 – 4:00, First Congregational, 1701 SW Collins Ave, Topeka~~

MAP Group (Memoirs, Ancestry, Photos) Meeting via Zoom 10 - 11:30 - Contact Ellen Horn if you would like to join this group.

~~4th Wednesday of the Month, 10:00 – 11:30, First Presbyterian, 817 SW Harrison St,~~

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 limit of 15 attendees in person for this class. To Join Madon from Home via Zoom click on the following link: Tai Chi via Zoom Meeting ID: 879 2206 7084 Passcode: 759029

THE SCT GROUP ACTIVITIES LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN CANCELLED THROUGH NOVEMBER 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