8-10-20 Monday News and Updates - "Adventures in Learning"

Shepherd's Center of Topeka

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Zoom Only - August 14 "Adventures in Learning"

Face to Face is Cancelled

Zoom Only - August 14 "Adventures in Learning"

Face to Face is Cancelled

Friday, August 14 “Adventures in Learning” via Zoom

9:00 am - The 2020 Elections by Dr. Bob Beatty
9:00 am - Meditation in Motion – Tai Chi for Health by Madon Dailey
10:40 am - Life in The Fast Lane and Still Dishing it Up! by Chef Alli
10:40 am Cancelled - David Zlotky – Through the looking glass 10:40 am.

If you have signed up for David Zlotky's class you will be be able to view Chef Alli's class instead. If you have not signed up and would like to join us, you can still register by Wednesday. If you have any questions, please contact me.

Monday News and Updates

Good Monday Afternoon,

I hope you had a great weekend. Last Friday was our first all Zoom "Adventures in Learning" and I want to thank Mike Stanfill for hosting our event and Spencer Smith, Kem Cooper and Becky Henry, our AV Team, for co-hosting, and helping with technical difficulties. Last Friday our speakers were Kevin McFarland presenting on “News and Views” which was as lively as usually with discussion on current events, Donna Doel had a wonderful presentation with information about Midland Care’s program “24 for Life - A Diabetes Prevention Program”, and Tim Shepard, a wonderful story teller and historian, gave a very interesting presentation on events and people who influenced Kansas History with “Kansas Oddities”. Thank you to all our speakers who are working with us so we can bring their presentations to our Shepherd's Center community.

Mike Stanfill, Chairman of the Board, discussed during the 2020 SCT Annual Meeting the financial effects that Covid-19 has had on Shepherd's Center of Topeka. He indicated that we will need to look at fundraising next year for Shepherd’s Center because of the lack of funds attained due to the cancellation of April “Adventures in Learning” and low attendance for August and most likely October “Adventures in Learning”. In addition, this year we had two board members retire, Elaine Shutt and Dolan Gassert. So, with two talented board members retiring we held nominations and voted for two new board members. Ottie Reed and Betsy Thompson were nominated and elected to the Board of Directors.

We appreciate all Elaine and Dolan has done over the years to serve Shepherd’s Center of Topeka on the Board, as well as, overseers of committees, and their participation in many other ways. Their dedication, leadership and talent has continued to make Shepherd’s Center a success. In addition, we congratulate Ottie and Betsy and welcome them to the board and look forward to their leadership alongside Mike Stanfill, Kathy Harr, Lynn Thompson, Carl Nuzman, and Nancy Burklund. Please email me if you would like a copy of the minutes from our Annual Meeting.

The trip to Brownsville, NE on September 9 has been cancelled due to Covid-19. You will need to contact Oneta with GAT at 633-8761 if you have any questions. If you would like to join the MAP Group for their next Zoom meeting please contact Ellen Horn.

Blessings,

Karen Willard

SCT Director

"Adventure in Learning"

Speaker Presentation Information

Tim Shepard - Author and Tour Guide

Click on the links to order Tim's books from Amazon Prairie Ghosts: Tales of Kansas History or Return to the Prairie: More Tales of History and Hauntings in Kansas. Or you can order directly from Tim at timshep089@yahoo.com, and he will send you a signed copy.

Donna Doel - 24 for Life - Diabetes Prevention Program

Our 24 for life program is an evidence-based Lifestyle Change Program. In this program participants at high risk for Type 2 Diabetes meet in groups with a trained lifestyle coach for 24 sessions to learn ways to incorporate healthier eating and moderate physical activity into their daily lives.

Research shows that people who participated in this program reduced the risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes by 58 percent. You can check this research on this link: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa012512

Informational video from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/diseaseandconditions/commonconditions/change-life-physical-activity.html

For more information contact Donna Doel at ddoel@midlandcc.org.

Grace Home Care - Community Partner

Our Community Partner has reached out to us. Please pass this information on if you know someone who might be interested.

Do you enjoy helping others? Are you a caring and compassionate person? Would you like to earn extra cash? Grace Home Care is accepting applications for caregivers. We offer flexible hours to fit your schedule. We offer 401k. We provide companion care, homemaker services, personal care and transportation services. We are seeking quality compassionate caregivers with kind hearts. Is this YOU or do you know someone who might be interested? Pass this on or apply on-line at www.gracehomecare.com

MAP GROUP - August 26 Zoom Meeting

On Wednesday, August 26, at 10:00 am, the MAP Group will meet via Zoom. Barb LaClair will present "Dead Men Do Tell Tales." In the past Barb presented "Researching the Shady Side of the Family Tree" and we can tell you that you can expect another great program! If you would like to join this group please contact Ellen Horn for more information.

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 and 2 classes at 10:00, 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 - Contact Pat Kirkman

"The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Henri J.M. Nouwen - beginning 6-1-20

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

MAP Group (Memoirs, Ancestry, Photos) Meeting via Zoom - Contact Ellen Horn

Please 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,~~

THE SCT GROUP ACTIVITIES LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN CANCELLED THROUGH AUGUST.

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 following trips are still scheduled through Great Adventures Tours. The cost for these trips will be posted as soon as we receive the information. If you have any questions, you can call or email Oneta at Great Adventures Tours.

Cancelled - Wednesday, September 9 – Spirit of Brownsville Riverboat Cruise with Lunch in Brownville, NE Riverboat Day Trip 9-9-20 - SCT Members have until August 1st to secure seat on this trip. $75 per person.

Wednesday, December 9 — Quality Hill Playhouse Christmas Program with lunch in Kansas City.

Make checks payable to Great Adventure Tours and mail to P.O. Box 4126, Topeka, KS 66604. Make checks payable to Great Adventure Tours and mail to P.O. Box 4126, Topeka, KS 66604. Contact Oneta with Great Adventures Tours at 633-8761 or email greattours@gmail.com with questions, enrollment, or cancellations.

Great Adventure Tours does not accept credit cards.

Travelers Club