November 2019

As we approach the holidays we find ourselves being invited to a multitude of events. Be it a Thanksgiving or Christmas get together, a cookie exchange, a sing-a-long, or potluck event. It is always important to remember to show proper etiquette when attending an event. We all can use a reminder now and again. The Emily Post Institute lists the following,

“Six Ways to Be a Good Guest”1. Tell your host whether you’re attending. And do it immediately. If you delay your reply, you could hinder the host’s planning and also make it seem as if you’re waiting for something better to come along. Even if no RSVP has been requested, it’s thoughtful to thank your host for the invitation and let them know if you can be there or not.

2. Be on time. Punctuality means different things to people in different locales. In general guests should arrive at or shortly after (fifteen minutes or less) the time stated on the invitation. Do not however, arrive early. If you will be seriously late, call your host with an ETA so they won’t worry.

3. Be a willing participant. When your host says that it’s time for dinner, go straight to the table. If you’re asked to participate in a party game or view “Susie’s graduation pictures”, accept graciously and enthusiastically no matter how you really feel.

4. Offer to help when you can. If you’re visiting with the host in the kitchen as they prepare the food, be specific when you offer to help: “I’d be happy to prep

the salad or fill the water glasses.” Even if your offer is refused, your gesture will be appreciated. When the party’s end draws nigh, you could also offer to help with the cleanup.

5. Don’t overindulge. Attacking finger foods as if you haven’t eaten in a week will not only attract the wrong kind of attention, it will also leave less food for other guests. Moderation is the name of the game.

6. Thank your host twice. Always thank your hosts enthusiastically when you say your good-byes. A second thank you by phone the day after the party is also a gracious gesture. If the party was formal or given in your honor, written thanks are in order. In fact, a written note is always appreciated – even after casual parties.

We always invite you to be our guests at Senior Center events and events held by Senior Services of Wichita. We ask that you be a courteous guest, and show respect to those hosting the event, and those around you. Please refrain from arriving at events a great deal of time prior to their start. Fifteen minutes before is generally enough time, unless you have been requested to arrive earlier. We will ensure you have room at the table and can participate in all activities. Arriving too early can cause issues with set up and there may not be holding space to accommodate too many persons before the event begins. We hope to see you at many upcoming events to share in fellowship, food, and fun.

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Senior Services, Inc. Of Wichita is not a government organization. We are a not-for-profit charity which relies on several funding sources, including private donations, to operate our programs and senior centers:

Information/Assistance on Aging Roving Pantry267-0122, ext. 201 267-4378Meals on Wheels All Agency 267-0122 267-0302Senior Employment Program267-1771

Mission:Senior Services, Inc. Of Wichita is dedicated to delivering services that allow older adults the opportunity to lead quality lives while continuing to make positive contributions to the community.

Senior Services 51st Annual Meeting

Senior Services held their 51st annual meeting on Tuesday, September 17th where they awarded staff who have been with Senior Services for 5+ years and said goodbye to board members Mike Bukaty, Bob Bundy, Nancy Lawrence and Phil May. Along with the goodbyes of old board members was an introduction of the new members of the board. We would like to welcome Janet Borderwick, Michael Caffrey, Maureen May, Lisa Smading, John Weber and Rana Zayad to the board. This years’ special guest was KWCH news anchor, Michael Schwanke, who gave an insight on various scams and how to avoid them.

Left: Members of the senior centers, staff and board members listen in on the annual meeting

Right: Special guest, Michael Schwanke, gave a presentaion on scams.

Bottom Right: Executive Director, Laurel Alkire stands with her 2019-2020 board.

Have A Little Time To Spare? Have a little time to spare? Meals on Wheels is in need of active volunteers to help deliver hot meals to isolated and homebound seniors. Many of our regular, long-term volunteers are still vacationing or will prepare to travel during the winter and holiday seasons. Substitute volunteer drivers are desperately needed. Delivery takes approximately one hour to one hour and a halfMonday – Friday starting at 10:00am through the lunch hour. Volunteers are needed on any given weekday. Wednesdays have a solid volunteer pool while Thursdays and Fridays remain the shortest volunteer count. If you or a loved one can help, PLEASE CALL 267-0122 today.

This year the Senior Employment Program held their Fall Job Fair on Tuesday, September 17th at the Downtown Senior Center. Several job seekers attended the fair in hopes of seeking employment.

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Tuesday8:00 am Billiards8:00 am Fitness Equipment9:00 am Senior Employment Job Club11:00 am Balance & Cardio Dance Class11:00 am Dining in Delano(2nd Tuesday) Will resume in January12:30 pm Dominoes: Mexican Train 1:00 pm Mahjong 2:00 pm Bible Study 7:00 pm Sunflower Woodworker Guild (4th Tuesday)-November 26

Wednesday8:00 am Billiards8:00 am Fitness Equipment8:00 am Pickleball 9:00 am Advanced Spanish: $5/class10:00 am Wanda’s Exercise Class: $10/mo11:00 am WSU Well Rep Exercise Class 12:30 pm Intermediate Spanish: $5/class12:30 pm Billiards Tournament

1:00 pm Pickleball1:30 pm Senior Legal Advisor: 3rd Wed Will resume in January2:00 pm Wichita Area Senior Author’s Critique Group(4th Wed): Nov 20

Thursday8:00 am Billiards8:00 am Fitness Equipment8am-12pm Pickleball (besides the last Thurs)9:00 am Foster Grandparents - Last Thursday - November 219:30 am Flying Saucers Porcelain Painting Club (1st Thursday)10:00 am Advisory Council (2nd Thurs) - November 142:00 pm Birthday Celebration (4th Thursday- Quarterly: January, April, July, October)2:00 pm Senior Financial Advisor - Will resume in February2:00 pm Writing Craft (1st Thurs)- Nov 7

Friday8:00 am Billiards8:00 am Fitness Equipment8:00 am Competitive Pickleball 10:00 am Nat’l Active/Retired Federal Employees - 3rd Friday of Even month10:00 am Rock Painting 10:00 am Wanda’s Exercise Class: $10/mo11:00 am WSU Well Rep Exercise Class12:30 pm Party Bridge 1:00 pm S.E.C.A. (1st Friday) - Nov 11:00 pm Pickleball1:30 pm Hand and Foot Cards (2nd, 4th, 5th Friday) November 8, 22

Downtown Senior Center Hello all. November is here. Be sure to turn your clocks back an hour on November 3rd for Daylight Saving Time. We have a few of our normal once a month people that will be taking a break over the holidays. Our Financial Advisor, Stan Webb will be returning in February 2020 on the 3rd Thursday at 2:00pm (continued on page 6)

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Downtown Senior Center • 200 S Walnut, Wichita, KS 67213 • (316)267-0197Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Director: Jennifer Fox • jenniferf@seniorservicesofwichita.orgRegistration Required for ALL Center Activities • Membership: $25 per year

Ongoing Activities

Downtown Senior Center Monthly Activities

Please Note Holiday Closing

Friday November 1st, 1:00pm - SECA (Seniors Exploring the Cultural Arts)

Monday November 4th, 10:00amPrairie Moon Book Club: Heartland -Sarah Smarsh

NO Meeting - Dining in Delano: WILL RESUME IN JANUARY

Wednesday November 6th, 10:30amBlood Pressure Checks- Serenity Thursday November 7th, 9:30amFlying Saucers

Thursday November 14, 10:00amAdvisory Council

Friday November 15th, 2:30pmDIY Reversible Pumpkin/Snowman

Wednesday November 20th, 2:00pmWichita Area Senior Author’s Critique Group

Thursday November 21st, 9:00amFoster Grandparents

Tuesday November 26th, 7:00pmSunflower Woodworking Guild

Wednesday November 27th Center Closed at 3:00pm

Thursday November 28th Center Closed in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday

Friday November 29th Center Closed in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday

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Downtown Senior Center Announcements

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November 3rd: Daylight Savings Time -Turn your clocks back an hour

November 14th: No Pickleball

November 20th: No WSU Well Rep Exercise Class

November 20th: No Pickleball Morning or Afternoon November 21st: No Pickleball

November 20th @ 12:00pm in Gym: Eat, Drink & Be Thankful Potluck Lunch – Main dish provided, please bring your favorite covered dish or dessert. Suggested donation of $3 accepted. Future Books for Prairie Moon Book Club 1st Monday of the Month:December 2nd: Women in the Castle by Jessica ShattuckJanuary 6th: American Duchess by Karen Harper

Future Event December 2nd throughDecember 13th: 4-Center Holiday Giveback BLANKET DRIVE- Help for Abused Victims – Children and Adults. We will be accepting NEW blankets size Twin to Oversized during this time. Be on the lookout for the Christmas Wrapped Box to place your donation in. Future Event December 13th @ 1:00pm: DIY Holiday Gnomes $7/person due by December 11th – hosted by Oxford Villa

Future Event December 13th @ 5:00pm: Christmas Light Tour- $10/Person – pick up/drop off will be at the Downtown Senior Center – You will need to be able to go up/down 3-5 steps to enter/exit the bus. Be sure to get signed up. Space is limited. RSVP & Payment is DUE to your center by: December 4th

and our Legal Advisor-Andrew Rowe will be returning in January 2020 on the 3rd Wednesday at 1:30pm. We are having a special Veteran’s Day Luncheon on November 14th. Lunch will be provided and you are welcomeeven if you are not a Veteran, but please RSVP 267-0197 or stop in the office to let us know if you plan on attending and if you are a Veteran or not for this lunch. Our Thanksgiving Potluck Lunch is on November 20th - Please RSVP by calling 267-0197 or stop by the office to let us know what dish or dessert you will be bringing - there will also be a suggested donationif you are not able to bring a dish-please still come enjoy lunch. We will also be doing a fun arts and craft project this month. Supplies will need to be paid on November 11th so if youplan on making either the reversible snowman, wreath or both be sure toget your money and RSVP in by that Monday so we can make sure to have enough supplies. Be sure to look through all the dates of closings and canceling of events due to the Holidays. As always make sure to RSVP so we don’t have to cancel educations or activities. Jennifer

Director’s Notes (Continued)

Future Event December 18th @ 10:00am: Hot Tea and Sweet Treats Party- please bring a treat to share and enjoy some hot tea or coffee. Natural Grocers will be here as well to let us sample different types of tea and learn the benefits of drinking tea with a presentation of “Taste-tea and Nourishing”.

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Downtown Senior Center Educational OpportunitiesNovember 2019

Tuesday November 5th @ 1:00pmSmart Phone 101

Wichita Public Library Come learn all the ins and outs on

how to customize your device, install apps and useful ways to utilize it. Please bring your own phone already activated/with

minutes/data.

Thursday November 7th @ 2:00pmWriting Craft: All About Publishing

NO MEETING WILL RESUME IN JANUARY

Legal Advisor: Andrew Rowe, P.A

Wednesday November 13th @ 10:30am

Heart Health Angel Care

Information given on Heart Health is important to everyone. Come learn simple tips and tricks on keeping

your heart healthy.

Thursday November 14th @ 12:00pmHonor Our Veteran’s Lunch and

ProgramSerenity

Anyone is welcome but you must RSVP to 267-0197 or stop in office to get placed on list to eat Lunch.

What a great way to honor our local Veteran’s.

Friday November 15th @ 2:30pmDIY Reversible Pumpkin/Snowman

OR Wooden Wreath $12/person. Payment due by

November 11th OR If you would like to make both you will need to pay

$12 for each project. Please designate when signing up which

you would like to do.

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Wednesday November 20th @ 12:00pm

Delano Building Plan City Manager Office

Come have Thanksgiving Lunch and learn about all the upcoming/current changes happening in

Delano. This will be a great time to ask questions and voice opinions on

the changes.

NO MEETING WILL RESUME IN FEBRUARY Financial Advisor-: Stan Webb

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Linwood Senior Center

Dear Friends, November is a wonderful season, a time of thankfulness and giving. Todd Stocker says, “Thankfulness creates gratitude, which generates contentment that causes peace.” I know I always need a little “peace” in my life---what about you!?! This month we are having our annual “Chicken Noodle Dinner aka Thankfulness Celebration”. November is also a month in which we celebrate National Memoir Writing Month, and National Novel Writing Month, so we also are having a few guest speakers that “CELEBRATE LIFE & Writing”! So you will want to find out about some fun ways to celebrate memories and make memories with your children. Also this month brings national Raisin Bran Cereal Day, so breakfast is on us Come snuggle in for some fun! ~Cherise & CO

Ongoing Activities

Linwood Senior Center • 1901 S. Kansas, Wichita, KS 67211 • (316)263-3703Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Director: Cherise Langenberg • CheriseL@seniorservicesofwichita.org

Registration Required for ALL Center Activities • Membership: $25 per year

Monday9:00 Stretching9:30 Dynabands10:00 Bible Study (First Monday)10:00 Early AM Bookclub (Second Monday)11:30 Friendship Lunch

Tuesday9am-3pm Michelle’s Foot Care9:00 Brain Games9-11 Pickleball9:30 Fit & Balance10:30 BINGO11:30 Friendship Lunch1:00 Dime Bingo!2:00 Writing Craft (First Tuesday)

Wednesday9:00 Arthritis Exercise11:30 Friendship Lunch1:00 Pinochle with Friends

1:00 Beginning Belly Dancing

Thursday9:00 Tai Chi Video9-11 Pickleball11:30 Friendship Lunch1:00 Pinochle with Friends1:30 Beginning Line Dance2:30 Advanced Line Dance

Friday9:00 Stronger Seniors10:15 Presentations10:30 (1st Friday) T&S Pressure Check11:30 Friendship Lunch12:00 13 PT Pitch for Fun1:00- 3:00 Dominoes3:00 SECA (First Friday)

Daily/Anytime: Walking

Monthly10:00 Advisory Council the fourth Wednesday of

the month

10:30 Birthday Party the third Wednesday

of the month.

Please Note Holiday Closing. Linwood will be

closed on Monday, November 11. Wednesday,

November 27 center closes at 3pm.

Thursday, November 28 and Friday,

November 29 center is closed in

observance for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

“November is chill frosted mornings, with a silver sun rising behind the trees, cardinals at the feeders, and squirrels running scallops along the tops of gray stone walls,..”

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Linwood Senior CenterCelebrate National Raisin Bran Day Friday, November 15, come have breakfast on us. Time is from 8-10am. Then it’s MOVIE TIME! CALL TO RSVP by 11/13!

You’re Cordially Invited To Linwood’s Annual “Thankfulness Celebration & Chicken Noodle Dinner” Thursday, November 21, 2019 from 12:30pm to 2:30pm. Cost is $3 in advance. Please respond promptly by 11/15 (Thank You) ***We will be having some of our local talent. Let Cherise know if you want to perform**

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Linwood Senior Center Educational OpportunitiesNovember

All events are on Fridays at 10:15am unless otherwise * noted. Please make

sure your membership is current otherwise there is a $2 fee. Please be

faithful in payment. Call 263-3703 THANK YOU!

Friday, November 1, 2019Stress Relief

As the holidays draw closer sometimes we have a little stress. Come find out

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**Wednesday, November 6, 2019, HEARING SCREENINGS (FREE)

Audiologist, Renee Vermillion and Holly Hayes-Kiker with Hearing Life will be here to check your hearing. MUST

RSVP for the scheduled appointments at 263-3703.

Wednesday, November 13, from 2-4pmBIEROCK DEMONSTRATION

By Pat Collins. $5 prepaid for the class. There will be samples and some

for you to take home. This is not a cheap project, so you MUST RSVP and

Pay before 11/8 to attend the class. THANKS!

Grief Support GroupChaplain Greg Schmidt from Heart and Soul Hospice. If you have lost a friend or loved one, this may be a helpful group for you. Chaplain Greg Schmidt leads the group. November 21, from 2pm-3pm. Call 263-3703 to confirm!

Special Event: Friday, November 22 at 10:15 am Local Author John Stewart will be here to share his book: “Look Mister, Write It Down” This is a book about pioneer life history, college life, familyroots and loyalty, inter-racial experiences, sports, business dealings, WWII, Agricultural experiences, oil, neighbors and more. Come and join us, MUST RSVP 263-3703 by November 15

Memories With Grandma JanIf you are wanting something special to do for your grands or great grands you will want to come to this program. Grandma Jan is a delightful benefactor and has been sharing her talent for writing books here at the Linwood Center. She has authored over 50 stories and has given them to us to share with others! They are not only for children, but they can be used with people who enjoy memories and stories from the past. Grandma Jan is an author, illustrator and will share with you how to stimulate interactive memories with others as you share these books. When you come you will receive a packet of books so RSVP is a must at 263-3703 by November 6!

Four Center Holiday CollectionThis year our centers will be collecting “New” blankets for the Forensic Nursing unit at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph. Patients are usually victimsof traumatic experiences such as sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking. The blankets provide some sense of comfort. The sizes that are needed are Twin on up to Oversized. Blankets can be dropped off at any of our four senior centers. Collections are from Monday, December 2nd – Friday, December 13th. Delivery of blankets will take place before Christmas.

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Linwood Senior CenterLate Morning Bookclub(Note Time Change) We will be on a hiatus for November due to the Veteran’s Day Holiday on Nov 11, 2019. But we will be back on December 9th at 10:00am as Starla Criser will come and share her newest book, “Life’s Twists and Turns” this is National Novel Month, so join us for some fun. Starla will have some books available for purchase. Call for more information!

Mary AllenSulena ArellanoJoanna BarleyRuth Ann BondGordon BoodyJeanice BoodyTheresa BramblettDonna BrozKathy CashSharon Clark Lea Ann CloudEvert FletcherThomas FraleyEdna FrancisJoan FuhrmanPaul GarrenMelba GeorgeMary GuntlyEdgar GuoladdleDan HillLori Hill

Kathy HuschkaJerry JonesJeannine JoslinPaul KinderknechtJudy LoweryArlene MannBill MatneyCharles McSwanGordon MichelWyatt LongBecke ParksEva RheaJanet Rice Shirley SeminoffWilliam SchantzJune SpiessKonard StevenerReitha Stevens Maki WatsonBeth WhiteheadGrace Wolf

Craft Time With Kay & PatWe have lots of great crafts coming up all crafts are $5 each time, must rsvp to 263-3703 a week prior to the event. Call for times!November 6: “Jewelry Making”– by our volunteer instructor, Eliada MoraNovember 13: Demo on Bierock Making see add 2-4pmNovember 20: Make a Christmas Hand Towel Set, a great gift!

Writing Craft: November 5, 2pm-4pmProgram: All About PublishingExercise Words: violin – strawberry – cow – courage - nutsPrompt: Turn an inamimate object into a character, something from your house.Nov 20– DSC – Critique Group**This is a great class to help you in the process of writing. Get feedback and instruction please call Starla Criser, our author at 393-8195 for more information.Belly Dancing Class: WednesdaysFrom 1pm - 2pm With Judie Dansby She will be showing you how to strengthen your core. Call for more information.Linwood SECA - November 1st

Seniors Exploring Cultural Arts. Meet new friends, have fun on Friday,November 1st at 3pm!

Four Center Christmas Lights Tour We are having our Christmas Lights tour again. It is scheduled for Friday, December 13th, from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The cost will be $10 per person. Please sign-up at your center, because space is limited. Payment is due by Wednesday, December 4th. The Party Bus will pick-up and drop-off at the Downtown Senior Center (200 S. Walnut). *Buses are not Handicap Accessible. (There will also be a box to collect blankets if you have not had a chance to get yours turned in)

Scrapbooking Class To Start On The Third Monday of the Month, November 18, from 10-11:30am. Call 263-3703 for more information!

Bible Study Class Monday November 4, 10am - 11am. Join us!

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Northeast Senior Center

Ongoing Activities

Northeast Senior Center • 2121 E. 21st St, Wichita, KS 67214 • (316)269-4444Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Director: Carnesha Tucker • CarneshaT@seniorservicesofwichita.orgRegistration Required for ALL Center Activities • Membership: $25 per year

Monday9:30 WSU Exercise10:30 Advisory Council (Every 2nd Monday)11:30 API - Friendship Meals2:30 Computer Class

Tuesday9:30 Keep It Moving (Exercise)10:30 Bingo11:30 API - Friendship Meals12:00 Conversation Spanish1:00 Book Club (2nd & 4th Tuesday)

Wednesday9:30 WSU Exercise 10:30 Computer Class11:30 API - Friendship Meals

1:00 WSU Balance & Cardio Dance Class (1st & 3rd Wednesday)1:00 Line Dance (2nd & 4th Wednesday)

Thursday10:00 Quilters’ Treasures10:30 Jewelry Class11:30 API - Friendship Meals12:00 Bible Study1:00 Card Games (Bid Whist & Spades)

Friday9:30 WSU Exercise11:30 API - Friendship Meals1:00 Bridge

Hello Everyone…Happy November!!! They say November is the month to show Gratitude. Well, I am still trying to figure out who they is…If any of you figure it out please let me know, because I have a few things I need to discuss with them…Just Kidding! Personally, I think we should show gratitude daily…because tomorrow is not promised to anyone. This month we will have two special events that will help us get in the spirit of Gratitude. Monday, November 11th we will have a Veterans Day Appreciation to show our Veterans how grateful and appreciative we are of them. Stop by the center to join in on the game “Guess the Veteran’s” to have a chance to win a gift card. All those who guess the veterans will have their name placed in our jar. The winning name will be pulled at our Veterans Day Appreciation Monday, November 11th. Also, this month we will have our Thanksgiving Dinner. This is another opportunity to fellowship with members and let them know how grateful you are to have them in your life. As always, if you have questions, comments or concerns, feel free to stop by the office or call. Remember this is your center and we are here to help you enjoy life to the fullest. Be Encouraged, Carnesha Tucker, Center Director

Northeast Senior Center Monthly Events

Monday, November 11th at 10:30amFoot Care by Michelle SteinkeFirst Wednesday of each month by appointment. Michelle does nail trimming, corns, calluses, and foot massages. Please call 946-0722 (Leave a message)

Finding Comfort Support GroupThis grief support group meets monthly on the 3rd Wednesday at 10:30am. Many talk of the 5 stages of grief as something we go through when coping with the death of a loved one. Grief; however, is more like a roller coaster with ups and downs coming in waves and cycles. As you journey through your grief consider coming to the group. It is led by a grief counselor from Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.

Second Tuesday of each month at 11:15am. Courtesy of Heart & Soul Hospice

Blood Pressure Checks

Food For ThoughtWhen Someone Shows You Who They Are, Believe Them The First

Time.~ Maya Angelou

Please Note Holiday ClosingNortheast Senior Center will be closed at 3pm on Wednesday, November 27th and closed on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

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DecemberThursday, December 12th @ 11:45amSuperfoods: Bon Appetit, Let’s Eat

BeetsAubrey Vereecke – Natural Grocers

(East)

NovemberFriday, November 1st @ 11:45am

Heart HealthAngels Care Home Health

Thursday, November 7th @ 11:45amHandling the HolidaysSerenity Hospice Care

Friday, November 8th @ 11:45amSuperfoods: Got Chocolate?

Sara Keraly – Natural Grocers (West)

Thursday, November 14th @ 11:45amSuperfoods: Avocado AwesomenessAubrey Vereecke – Natural Grocers

(East)

Friday, November 15th @ 11:45amMedicare 101

Scott Lee – Futurity First

Four Center Holiday CollectionThis year our centers will be collecting “New” blankets for the Forensic Nursing unit at Ascension Via Christi St. Joseph. Patients are usually victimsof traumatic experiences such as sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, and human trafficking. The blankets provide some sense of comfort. The sizes that are needed are Twin on up to Oversized. Blankets can be dropped off at any of our four senior centers. Collections are from Monday, December 2nd – Friday, December 13th. Delivery of blankets will take place before Christmas.

Educational Opportunities Upcoming EventsMonday, November 11th, 2019Veterans Day AppreciationTime: 2pm-4pm

Friday, November 22nd, 2019NESC – Thanksgiving DinnerTime: 2pm-4pmCost: $5members/$7nonmembers

Friday, December 13th, 2019NESC – Christmas BingoTime: 2pm-4pm

Friday, December 20th, 2019NESC – Christmas DinnerTime: 2pm-4pmCost: $5members/$7nonmembers

Friday, December 27thOctober-December Birthday CelebrationThis is a celebration for October -December birthdays. All members are welcome to attend.

Four Center Christmas Lights TourWe are having our Christmas Lights tour again. It is scheduled for Friday, December 13th, from 5:30pm-7:30pm. The cost will be $10 per person. Please sign-up at your center, because space is limited. Payment is due by Wednesday, December 4th. The Party Bus will pick-up and drop-off at the Downtown Senior Center (200 S. Walnut). *Buses are not Handicap Accessible. (There will also be a box to collect blankets if you have not had a chance to get yours turned in)

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Orchard Park Senior Center Greetings Everyone!! Wow! This year has flown by. Winter is upon us. Since we will be experiencing a change in weather soon, I would like to share some safety tips for seniors.• Avoid Slipping on Ice – While younger people often recover relatively quickly from injuries, older adults face complications. Injuries are the leading cause of death in adults over the age of 65.• Dress for Warmth – Cold temperatures can lead to frostbite and hypothermia, more than half of hypothermia-related deaths were of people over the age of 65, so, don’t let indoor temperatures go too low, and dress in layers when going outside. Wear warm socks, a heavy coat, a warm hat, gloves and a scarf. In very cold temperatures, cover all exposed skin. Use a scarf to cover your mouth and protect your lungs. Your body temperature should never dip below 95 degrees.• Fight Wintertime Depression – Because it can be difficult and dangerous to get around, many seniors have less contact with others during cold months. This can breed feelings of loneliness and isolation. To help avoid this, a short daily phone call can make a big difference. Seniors can also arrange a check-in system with neighbors and friends, where they look in on one another daily.

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Ongoing Activities

Orchard Park Senior Center • 4808 W. 9th, Wichita, KS 67212 • (316)942-2293Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Director: Diane Nutt • DianeN@seniorservicesofwichita.org

Registration Required for ALL Center Activities • Membership: $25 per year

Mondays:8 & 9 am Co-ed Low Impact Aerobics9:15 am T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)9:00 am Pickleball10:00 am Wii Bowling10:30 am WSU Well Rep Exercise Class12:00 pm Open Pool Tables 12:30 pm Mexican Train Dominoes

Tuesdays:8:15 am Ease into Fitness9:00 am Moving and Grooving 10:00 am Wii Bowling12:00 pm Duplicate Bridge 12:00 pm Open Pool Tables

Wednesdays:8 & 9 am Co-ed Low Impact Aerobics10:00 am Grief Support (Every 4th Wednesday, otherwise noted)10:30 am Computer Lab10:30 am Bingo for Groceries

12:00 pm Open Pool Tables 12:30 pm Party Contract Bridge

Thursdays:8:15 am Ease into Fitness9:00 am Crocheting with June9:00 am Moving & Grooving Senior Aerobics10:00 am Canasta11:00 am Spades 12:00 pm Open Pool Tables12:30 pm Mexican Train Dominoes1:00 pm Pickleball 2:00 pm Drawing Class3:30 pm Beginning Spanish Class (additional charge for class)

Fridays:8 & 9 am Co-ed Low Impact Aerobics10:00 am Wii Bowling10:30 am WSU Well Rep Exercise Class12:00 pm Open Pool Tables12:30 pm Painting Class

Orchard Park Monthly ActivitiesAdvisory Council MeetingMonday – November 18, 11:15 a.m.

Blood Pressure Checks There will be no blood pressure checks in November.

Birthday Celebration Friday, November 22, 11:15 a.m.

No Breakfast Out & No Lunch Out

Foot Care By Michelle Steinke On Wednesday, November 20. Please call 946-0722 for appointment. Michelle does nail trimming, corns, calluses and foot massages.

Please Note Center Hours & Closings The Senior Center is open Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. We are not open on weekends and holidays.The Orchard Park Senior Center will be closed on Monday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

The Orchard Park Senior Center will close at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27.

The Orchard Park Senior Center will be closed Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Grief Support: Note Date Change Facilitated by Harry Hynes Hospice, usually every 4th Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., will change days during the Holiday Season. November will take place on Tuesday, November 26, at 10:00 a.m.

For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Senior Services Inc. of Wichita, Wichita, KS E 4C 02-0994

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NovemberNovember 1 @ 11:15 a.m.

Brain – Health: Feed your BrainAubrey Vereecke – Natural Grocers

November 4 @ 11:15 a.m.Skin Care

Bohemia Healing Spa

November 8 @ 11:15 a.m.House Plants

Karen Sanders-West – Master Gardner

November 15 @ 11:15 a.m.Bone Health #2 (Reschedule)Sara Keraly – Natural Grocers

November 25 @ 11:15 a.m.Is Your Heart Healthy?

Angels Care Home Health

Educational Opportunities

DecemberDecember 6 @ 11:15 a.m.

Weatherization Program #2– What it is, and How do you Qualify

(Reschedule)Erynne Farney – SCKEDD

December 13 @ 11:15 a.m.SharpeyeEnvision

Special EventsBlanket CollectionThe four senior centers will be collecting blankets startingDecember 2 through December 13. The blankets will need to be new (twin sized to oversized), they will go to Via Christi’s Forensic Nursing department, to be used for victims of Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, Child Abuse, Elder Abuse, and any other violence-related victims. The blankets are used to give the victims a sense of comfort during examinations. The blankets will be delivered before the Christmas Holiday.

October 15 through December 7. Please call for appointment.

Medicare Counseling

Holiday MealThe date for the Holiday Meal has been set, but the location and time have not. The date will be Friday, December 6. Please reserve this date on your calendars. There will be postings by the end of November that will include the place, time and menu for this year. We will also do our volunteer appreciation at this event.

Holiday Lights TourWe will be taking a Holiday Lights Tour on Friday, December 13, starting at 5:30, and ending at 7:30 p.m. The Party Express Buses will load in the back parking lot of Senior Services, 200 S Walnut. The cost of the tour will be $10 per person, and money will need to be paid by Wednesday, December 4. Please sign up at any of the four senior centers. The buses are not handicap accessible. You must be able to walk up the steps to board the bus. (There will also be a box for the blanket collection if you have not had time to drop them off). We will provide bottled water, and light snacks, if you wish to bring hot drinks, or your own snacks, you are more than welcome to do so.

• Check the Car – Driving during the winter can be hazardous for anyone. But it is especially dangerous for older people, who may not drive as often anymore or whose reflexes may not be as quick as they once were. Get your car serviced before wintertime hits, checking things like the oil, tires, battery and wipers. • Prepare for Power Outages – winter storms can lead to power outages. Make sure you have easy access to flashlights and a battery powered radio in case the power goes out. Stockpile warm blankets. Longer power outages can spoil the food in your refrigerator and freezer, so keep a supply of non-perishable foods that can be eaten cold, on hand. If the power goes out, wear several layers of clothing, including a hat. Move around a lot to raise your body temperature.• Eat a Varied Diet – Because people spend more time indoors and may eat a smaller variety of foods, nutritional defects can be a problem. It is recommended that you consume foods that are fortified with Vitamin D, grains, and seafood.• Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning – Using a fireplace, gas heater, or lanterns can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. Ensure your safety by checking the batteries on your carbon monoxide detector and buying an updated one if you need to.

The most important tip to keep in mind during the colder months is to ask for help. If you need to clear your property of snow and ice, don’t hesitate to ask a family member or neighbor, or hire a professional. Arrange rides to the grocery store and doctor’s appointments. Don’t be afraid to reach out for help. Wintertime

certainly poses challenges for seniors, but with a bit of planning and awareness, you will stay healthy and experience the joys of springtime soon. Information taken from: Care.com Diane Nutt, Center Director

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Orchard Park Senior CenterDirector’s Notes Continued

Albanese, Marilyn 10/28Alvarez, Ramona 11/21Baker, Sheryl 11/24Davison, Ben 11/9De Beverly, Calvin 11/10De Luca, Loreto (Larry) 11/7Gordy, Robert 11/11Haase, Barbara 11/21Henning, Walt 11/21Huschka, Kathy 11/15Irvin, Julie 11/8Letterman, Mike 11/28Luttrell, Nancy 11/29McJunkin, Karen 11/3Martin, Marietta 11/27Moore, Suzette 11/10Payne, David 11/8Peppard, Pamela 11/6Price, Everett 11/8Rice, Mary 11/1Roth, Brenda 11/25Simpson, Shirley 11/8Smith, Gloria 11/5Totten, Patricia 11/15Walker, Charles 11/8Warden, Donna 11/17Williams, Richard 11/22

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Beware of Growing Medicare Scam: “Free Genetic Testing” Over the past few years, DNA tests have become popular across the country. Unfortunately, there are individuals taking advantage of Medicare beneficiaries. Scammers are often targeting Medicare beneficiaries through telemarketing calls, booths at public events, health fairs, and door-to-door visits. They offer “free” genetic testing to help recipients avoid diseases or find the right medications.They claim the testing is covered by Medicare and will be free. Medicare only covers genetic testing in limited situations, and only when ordered by the beneficiary’s physician. If a company bills Medicare for genetic testing, and Medicare denies the claim, the beneficiary could be responsible for the entire cost of the test – which often totals around

$10,000.• Do not accept genetic testing services, including a cheek swab, from someone at a community event, a local fair, a farmer’s market, a parking lot, or any other large event.• Always be cautious about giving out your personal information, including your Medicare number.• Always review your Medicare Summary Notice or Explanation of Benefits. The words “gene analysis” or “molecular pathology” may indicate questionable genetic testing.

Contact your local Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) if you have concerns about possible fraud or billing errors. To find your local SMP visit: smpresource.org or call 1-877-808-2468. (ACL –Administration for Community Living News & Events 09/24/2019)