Welcome to Silver Clovers, a special educational series for people ages 50 and older here in Johnson County. We have upcoming events, both in person and online, to expand your skills, build connections, and have fun. | |
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5 Reasons to Volunteer in Your Community
Volunteering impacts your community, and it provides a personal sense of fulfillment. What a combo!
In this video, Tara Markley, Director of Johnson County K-State Research and Extension, highlights five reasons to consider volunteering.
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Did you know?
Johnson County Extension offers many volunteer opportunities, from formal master programs to shorter-term jobs. In fact, in 2023 our volunteers contributed more than 109,000 hours of service.
If you're looking to give back and make a difference, we may have something for you! Learn more.
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WITS Workout: Forget Me, Not!
Monday, June 10, 2024
3 pm, online via Zoom
WITS Workout is an online, small group "workout," -- an opportunity to let your brain try new things. As part of this course, participants will engage in 'pen and paper' activities designed to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory.
In this session, "Forget Me, Not!" the activity themes focus loosely on flowers in some way. The training component covers procedural memory and forgetfulness. Register here
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Understanding Social Security
Monday, May 13
1 to 2:30 pm, Roeland Park Community Center
Social Security assists in securing a person’s financial future throughout the course of their lives. During this session, review Social Security benefits and earnings records reported on a statement. Learn more
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Sleep: Want It, Need It, Get It
Tuesday, May 21
10 to 11 AM, Tomahawk Ridge Community Center
Waking up in the morning feeling refreshed, renewed, and invigorated is a good indicator of an adequate quality and quantity of sleep. This program explores the topic of sleep and why it is so important to you and your health.
Learn more
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Medicare: An In-Depth Look
Thursday, May 23
1 to 2:30 PM, Mill Creek Activity Center
This class is for soon to be and current Medicare beneficiaries. Receive information regarding Medicare and healthcare options, benefits and choices.
Learn more
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Your Valuable Records
Monday, June 3
1 to 2:30 PM, Roeland Park Community Center
Learn how to make a record, keep track, safely store, and organize paperwork and documents important in daily life, emergencies, financial caregiving, or estate planning.
Learn more
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Understanding Social Security
Thursday, June 6
1 to 2:30 PM, New Century Fieldhouse
Social Security assists in securing a person’s financial future throughout the course of their lives. During this session, review Social Security benefits and earnings records reported on a statement.
Learn more
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Gardening Volunteer Opportunity
Tuesday mornings
Sunset Community Garden, Olathe
Do you like to dig in the dirt? Or maybe you're a garden newbie.
We welcome volunteers of all gardening skills and abilities at our Tuesday morning workdays at the Sunset Community Garden in Olathe.
We will weed, prepare beds, plant seeds, and eventually harvest vegetables and fruits. No gardening experience is necessary. Learn more
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Advice for Seniors!
Fourteen of our Johnson County 4-H'ers are high school seniors who will graduate this month. They will soon start careers and begin courses of study.
As we send off the class of 2024, consider what advice you have for these young folks. What do you wish someone had told you at that age? We want to hear from you!
Respond to this email with your "advice for seniors" and we will share with our 4-H'ers as they transition from high school into the adult world. Thank you!
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Explore our library of Silver Clovers videos
Grow your own herb garden! Learn to quilt, bake cookies, grown an herb garden, make a holiday wreath, dispose of old medication, and MORE.
Check out Silver Clovers on YouTube and browse all our video content.
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Looking ahead
Next month, look for tips on container gardening from Horticulture Small Farms agent Anthony Reardon.
We are also planning up some fun for later this summer, including a Silver Clovers event at the Johnson County Fairgrounds during fair week. More to come in this newsletter.
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What topics do you want to learn about? What types of activities should we offer? We want to hear from you. Email your ideas for Silver Clovers to jo@listserv.ksu.edu or reply to this email. Thank you! | | | | |
