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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; the weather was beautiful! Many of you may know that Lowman's Pastor, Tony Hazen, has retired. On Sunday, Lowman celebrated Tony's (and Carla's) retirement. It was a heartfelt celebration, with the bell choir performance and the choir singing Tony's favorite hymns. As a Shepherd's Center representative, I was happy to attend his celebration, but now after three years with the Shepherd's Center, I also consider Tony a friend. Tony has greatly supported the Shepherd's Center's ministry and will be missed by many. Lowman's new pastor, Rev Ever V. Mudambanuki, starts on July 1, and I look forward to getting to know her and sharing all about the Shepherd's Center. To read more about Tony's retirement and Pastor Ever, click the New Horizon LUMC link.
Activity Groups
Check out our many activity groups listed below in this email. Participating in these groups helps keep you active physically, intellectually, and socially. There's little reason to be inactive this summer when there are a lot of fun and interesting groups to join. Attending an activity group is free, and we welcome you to join us.
If anyone is interested in coordinating a pitch card game group, we have had a lot of interest. Just let me know, and I'll help you get started. If we show enough interest, I'll help find a location for the group.
Travel Opportunities
There is still time to sign up for the day trip on June 1 for the Lucus Tour. Submit your registration and payment to 505 E Broadway, Hope, KS 67451. Click on the link for more information and the registration form: Lucas Grassroots Art Tour Registration
Have a blessed week!
Karen Willard
SCT Director
785-249-3258
shepherdstopeka@yahoo.com
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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. One of the four courts is designated as a training court on Wednesday. If you are interested in playing recreational pickleball, please email Dave Mathias at davemathias@sbcglobal.net or Betsy Thompson at betsyjthompson@gmail.com. No pickleball on Monday, April 10, and Monday, April 24.
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 call Anne Crawford at 785-273- 4527 or email anne.crawford@cox.net.
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 want to volunteer on the Travel Committee, please contact Rich McReynolds at rlm4017@gmail.com.
Please note the date change on the Lucas Tour.
Thursday, June 1, 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 the link for more information and the 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." lunch. Contact Oneta at greattours@gmail.com or call 785-633-8761 for tickets. Mail checks to P. O. Box 4126, Topeka, KS 66604. Credit cards are not accepted.
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 at 9:30 am and leaves at 9:45 am
Saturday, September 9 - Coach arrives at 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 Contact Oneta at greattours@gmail.com or call 785-633-8761 for tickets. Mail checks to P. O. Box 4126, Topeka, KS 66604. Credit cards are not accepted.
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 the link for more information and the 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 are 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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