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Call for More Information
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The Shepherd's Center of Topeka is a faith-based volunteer-run organization that provides opportunities for adults 55 and older to participate in educational, physical, spiritual, and social activities and events. | |
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Good Monday Afternoon!
I hope you had a wonderful weekend, and are adjusting to daylight savings time! It looks like spring has sprung! On Saturday, we were working at my dad's house, and my granddaughter, Kaylee, took this picture. Among the dead leaves were beautiful purple flowers on top of vivid green grass, it was the only spot of color in the whole backyard. I love this time of year, the trees are budding, the flowers are blooming, and the weather is warming.
Speaking of spring, our volunteers have been working hard at planning for our spring session of Adventures in Learning in April. The counters are entering mailed registrations into our system, our bookkeeper is processing registrations into our accounting platform, plus our Task Force will meet at the end of the month to discuss everything from membership, registration, room setup, and hospitality to audio-visual needs. In addition, this week the Planning Committee is meeting to discuss speakers for August Adventures in Learning. It takes a small village of volunteers to bring you Adventures in Learning.
We would love for you to get connected, and volunteer in an area that would bring you joy. Volunteering has great benefits to your health, and to the success of Shepherds' Center. Volunteering provides many benefits to physical and mental health, and can counteract the effects of stress, anxiety, and depression. Having social contact and working with others can have a positive effect on overall mental well-being. If you have thought about volunteering, but haven't taken that step to start, call or email me and we can meet and talk about what you would like to do.
Please send me your Easter stories by Monday, April 3. Your story might include travel, food (recipes), matching outfits, Easter egg hunts, family gatherings, church activities, etc. Send your stories to shepherdstopeka@yahoo.com; if you have photos, you can include those too! It will be fun to read about how others celebrated this special day.
Activity Groups
Tai Chi - Thursdays 9:30 am we will be practicing our Tai Chi at the Topeka Zoo and/or Kay McFarland's Japanese Garden. No matter the weather, we will have warm areas to watch the animals, relax, and improve our health. The new Giraffe & Friends exhibit officially opened last Friday, March 10. See the previews: https://topekazoo.org/giraffeandfriends/.
Each Friends of the Zoo membership is good for two people, and we have about ten Tai Chi people who will have a pass to share. Please come and help celebrate with us.
Sponsoring Congregation Needs
West Side Christian Church, 432 SW Lindenwood, is looking for a part-time secretary (4 - 10 hours a week) with Microsoft experience in Word, Excel, and Publisher. If you are interested, call Pastor Donna Gilchrist at 785-234-0469.
Have a blessed week!
Karen Willard
SCT Director
785-249-3258
shepherdstopeka@yahoo.com
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April Adventures in Learning!
Registration Now Open
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Four classes each Friday morning in April! You choose two classes each Friday and sign up for refreshments during our break. Come at 8:30 for a cup of freshly brewed coffee.
"Adventures in Learning" is a time for learning, socializing, and catching up on what's happening at the Shepherd's Center and learn more about our community partners.
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2023 Annual Membership Dues
and Member Profile Form
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Your $30 annual membership supports the Shepherd's Center with operating expenses. Please consider joining and supporting this great organization. Membership benefits include discounts on "Adventures in Learning," a membership directory, and travel opportunities. Membership dues are paid for the calendar year.
Print Membership Form to Mail
If you are a new member, please click on the link below. Please print and fill out the form and return it to the office.
Member Profile Form
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SCT Activity Groups
Physical Well-Being, Spiritual Growth,
Socializing, and Education
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Line Dancing with Glenna Meek, Kathy Ogle, and Friends | |
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PLEASE CALL THE COORDINATORS OR OFFICE IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
Bridge Group - Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St, Topeka, from 1:00 - 3:30 pm. Arrangements to play must be made by Monday at 5:00 by calling Joan Arterburn's cell at 785-213-1812 or home at 785-408-5174 regarding attendance.
Hand and Foot Canasta - Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at St. David's Episcopal Church, 3916 SW 17th St, Topeka. Please do not enter the building before 1:45 pm. If you have questions, please email Caroline Huff at lilbopper1@gmail.com.
Mexican Train Dominoes - Meeting on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, St. David's Episcopal Church, 3916 SW 17th St, Topeka. Please do not enter the building before 1:45 pm. For more information, please email the co-coordinators, Ottie Reed, at reed7111@gmail.com or Mary Adkins at marycatkeeper@gmail.com.
Shepherd's Center Book Club - Meeting on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1275 SW Boswell Ave, Topeka. For more information, contact Pat Kirkman at pattyk696@yahoo.com.
MAP Group (Memoirs, Ancestry, Photos). Meeting via Zoom only on the 4th Wednesday of the Month, 10 - 11:30 am. Contact Rich McReynolds at rlm4017gmail.com or our office if you want to join this group. We will send you a Zoom link.
Family History Writing Group, Meeting on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:00 – 11:30 am Lowman United Methodist Church, room 12. For more information, contact Sally Kahle, Coordinator, at 785-554-3137 or email spkahle@sbcglobal.net.
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Pickleball - Monday and Wednesday from 1 – 3:00 at First Baptist, 3033 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka. On Wednesday, one of the four courts is designated as a training court. If you are interested in playing recreational pickleball, please email Dave Mathias at davemathias@sbcglobal.net or Betsy Thompson at betsyjthompson@gmail.com.
Line Dancing - Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 1:30 - 3:30 at First Baptist Church, 3033 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka. For more information, contact Karen Botkin at 785-945-6785 or Jim Baer at 785-256-2432 at jimbaer73@gmail.com.
SMS - Strength, Mobility, Stability Exercise Group
Monday, 9:30-10:00, Arbor Valley Senior Homes Clubhouse, 1414 SW Arbor Valley Dr, Topeka
Tuesday and Thursday, 9 - 9:30, Rosehill Place, 3600 SW Gage Blvd # 97, Topeka Tuesday and Thursday, 10 - 10:45, Grace UMC, 2627 SW Western Ave, Topeka. For more information, please contact Shirley Edgerton - Instructor, at 979-4495.
Tai Chi for Health - Meets Monday 9:30 - 10:30, at Lowman United Methodist Church, and Thursday 9:30 - 10:30 at the Zoo at Camp Cowabunga or Kay's Japanese Garden, depending on the weather and availability. No training is needed; watch and follow. Contact Madon Dailey, Certified Tai Chi Instructor, at 785-845-4478, madondailey@gmail.com. Join Madon from Home via Zoom on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday click on this link Zoom Tai Chi Use Meeting ID: 825 2355 0912 Passcode: TopekaTC4V
Please consult your physician before starting a new exercise program.
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Travel Opportunities - Members Only | |
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If you would like to participate on the Travel Committee, please contact Rich McReynolds at rlm4017@gmail.com.
Saturday, April 1, New Theatre Overland Park - $73 CONDO-MONIUM, starring Barry Williams Coach arrives 10 am and leaves at 10:15 am, Pick up at Fairlawn Plaza.
Barry of Brady Bunch fame and Cathy Barnett and Craig Benton join him for the American premiere of this British production. Bad luck, coincidence, misunderstandings, and mistaken identity drive increasingly crazy situations. For more information, click on the following link: CONDO-MONIUM
Saturday, June 3, 2023, Lucas Grassroots Art Tour, $85 includes transportation, ticket and lunch. Custom 2023 Tour for Shepherd Center members. This tour is limited to 14 passengers. Submit Registration and Tour Payment – 505 E Broadway, Hope, KS 67451. Click on link for more information and registration form: Lucas Grassroots Art Tour Registration
Wednesday, June 14, 2023, New Theatre, Overland Park, Million Dollar Quartet, $75, includes lunch. "This thrilling, smash-hit Broadway musical takes you inside Sun recording studio for an unforgettable night of Rock ‘n’ Roll inspired by the famed recording session that brought together Rock ‘n’ Roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins for the first and only time."
Wednesday, August 9 and Saturday, September 9 New Theatre Overland Park, DREAM GIRL, $75 includes lunch. Pick up at Fairlawn Plaza
Wednesday, August 9 - Coach arrives 9:30 am and leaves at 9:45 am
Saturday, September 9 - Coach arrives 10 am and leaves at 10:15 am
Your soul will sing with this dazzling, six-time Tony Award-winning R&B rollercoaster ride through 1960s show business. DREAMGIRLS tells the rags-to-riches story of a Motown girl group and the trials and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. For more information, click on the following link: DREAM GIRLS
Thursday, August 10, 2023, Eisenhower Tour, $85 includes transportation, ticket, and lunch.
Custom 2023 Tour for Shepherd Center members. This tour is limited to 14 passengers. Submit Registration and Tour Payment – 505 E Broadway, Hope, KS 67451. Click on link for more information and registration form: Eisenhower Tour Registration
For our members and friends interested in other travel opportunities, you may wish to check Great Adventures Tours at www.greattourstopeka.com. Contact Oneta by emailing her at greattours@gmail.com or calling 785-633-8761 with questions, enrollment, or cancellations. Mail checks to P. O. Box 4126, Topeka, KS 66604. Credit cards not accepted.
Travel Opportunities
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If you have a particular need or prayer request, please email Charlotte Milroy, our SCT Chaplain, at charmilr@gmail.com. If you would like your prayer requests mentioned in our Monday email, please copy Karen at shepherdstopeka@yahoo.com.
You are especially important to us, and we are here for you in your time of need. 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. Click here to email Charlotte Milroy.
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Topeka, Shawnee County, and Kansas Updates | |
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The City of Topeka and Shawnee County
"The City of Topeka 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 the city budget, open projects, and homelessness information. Click on the following link for more information: Open Data Portal.
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
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