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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

Mondays:8 & 9 am Co-ed Low Impact Aerobics9:00 am Wii Bowling9:15 am T.O.P.S. (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)9:30 am Pickleball 10:30 am Stretch & Tone Chair Exercise12:00 pm Open Pool Tables12:30 pm Mexican Train Dominoes

Tuesdays:8:15 am Ease into Fitness9:00 am Restorative Dance12:30 pm Duplicate Bridge12:30 pm Pool Tournaments: 8 ball (2nd & 4th

Tuesdays) 9 ball (1st, 3rd & 5th Tuesdays)

Wednesdays:8 & 9 am Co-ed Low Impact Aerobics9:45 am Wii Bowling

10:30 am Bingo for Groceries10:30 am Computer Lab11:00 am Spades12:00 pm Open Pool Tables12:30 pm Party Contract Bridge

Thursdays:8:15 am Ease into Fitness9:00 am Crocheting with June 9:00 am Movin and Groovin Senior Aerobics12:00 pm Open Pool Tables12:30 pm Mexican Train Dominoes1:00 pm Pickleball

Fridays:8 & 9 am Co-ed Low Impact Aerobics9:00 am Wii Bowling10:30 am Stretch & Tone Chair Exercises12:00 pm Open Pool Tables

Ongoing Activities

Greetings Everyone!!

Orchard Park Senior Center offers many different exercise classes. I would like to talk a little bitabout exercise, and how to stay active. One of the best ways to stay physically active is to make ita life-long habit. Set yourself up to succeed from the start by making exercise a regular part ofyour day. When it becomes a normal part of your everyday routine, like brushing your teeth, thenyou’ll be less likely to stop and will find it easier to start up again if you’re interrupted for some reason. Here are a few ways to help you make exercise a regular part of your daily life:• Make it a priority• Make it easy• Make it safe• Make it social• Make it interesting and fun• Make it an active decision

Making it social can really be easy at Orchard Park Senior Center by inviting a friend or familymember. Many people agree that having an “exercise buddy” keeps them going. nihseniorhealth.gov

Diane Nutt, Center Director

BBlood Pressure Checks:First Wednesday of the month, March 28:30 – 10:15 a.m., Courtesy of Sandpiper BayHealthcare & Rehabilitation

Advisory Council Meeting:Monday,March 14th, 11:30 a.m.

Birthday Celebration:The monthly birthday celebration will beFriday, March 18th at 11:15 a.m.

Lunch Out:Tuesday, March 8th, 11:30 a.m.Spears, 4323 W. Maple

Breakfast Out:Tuesday, March 22nd, 8:30 a.m.Jimmy’s Egg, 220 S. West Street

Membership Meeting:Q&A membership meeting on March 28th at11:15 a.m.

Foot Care:Foot Care provided by Michelle Steinke onWednesday, March 16. Please call 946-0722 foran appointment. Michelle does nail trimming,corns, calluses and foot massages.

Tax Appointments

We are taking appointments for taxes.Taxes will be done on Wednesdays, Thursdays,and Fridays through April 14th.

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March

March 1st @ 10:00 a.m.Bobby McKay – Senior Self Defense Part 1

March 7th @ 11:15 a.m.Senior Living Options

Kendra Cope – KMH

March 8th @ 10:00 a.m.Bobby McKay – Senior Self Defense Part 2

March 11th @ 11:15 a.m.Fall Prevention

Julie Bye – Wesley Rehab

March 14th @ 11:15 a.m.How to Handle the Stress of Grief

Mark Pennington – Legacy on College Hill

March 15th @ 10:00 a.m.Bobby McKay – Senior Self Defense Part 3

March 21st @ 11:15 a.m.Dining on a Dime

Shirley Lewis – Sedgwick Co. Extension Office

March 22nd @ 10:00 a.m.Bobby McKay – Senior Self Defense Part 4

March 29th @ 10:00 a.m.Bobby McKay – Senior Self Defense Part 5

April

April 1st @ 1:30 p.m.Introduction to Diabetes Self-Management

Carolyn Earnest/Lisa Hott

April 4th @ 11:15 a.m.Attitude of Gratitude

Laura Voegeli – Motivating Mondays

April 8th @ 11:15 a.m.Various Senior Dental Presentations

WSU Dental Students

April 8th @ 1:30 p.m.What is Diabetes?

Problem Solving & Plan DevelopmentCarolyn Earnest/Lisa Hott

April 11th @ 11:15 a.m.Attitude of Gratitude Part II

Laura Voegeli – Motivating Mondays

April 15th @ 1:30 p.m.Healthy Eating & Low Blood Sugar Prevention

Carolyn Earnest/Lisa Hott

April 18th @ 11:15 a.m.Eating Well but Cooking Less

Shirley Lewis – Sedgwick Co. Extension Office

April 25th @ 11:15 a.m.“Hope or Optimism of Life”

How important is this?Mark Pennington – The Legacy on College Hill

April 22nd and April 29th @ 1:30 p.m.Diabetes Self-Management

Carolyn Earnest/Lisa Hott

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Special Occasion & Memorial TributesGifts given in honor, memory, or appreciation

of someone special are a wonderful way to express admiration and esteem. When you give atribute gift to Orchard Park Senior Center, a cardis sent to the person you are recognizing or thefamily of someone being remembered. Theamount is not mentioned. Donations in anyamount are appreciated.

Diabetes Self-Management Program

Orchard Park will be holding a DiabetesSelf-Management workshop starting Tuesday,April 5, from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

This is a seven-week class that will cover 1) techniques to deal with the symptoms of diabetes, fatigue, pain, hyper/hypoglycemia,stress, and emotional problems (such as depression), anger, fear, and frustration); 2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength and endurance; 3) healthyeating; 4) appropriate use of medication; and5) how to work more effectively with healthcare providers. Participants will make weeklyaction plans, share experiences, and help eachother solve problems they encounter in creating and implementing their individualprogram. Each participant in the workshop receives a copy of the companion book, Livinga Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, 4thEdition, and an audio relaxation tape. Eachparticipant will also receive a $25 gift card.

Please call the center at 942-2293 to signup for this workshop.

AARP Driver’s Safety Classes

AARP Driver’s Safety Classes will be heldon April 21st and 22nd at 12:30 p.m. Please call942-2293 for reservations for this class.

Center Hours

Please make note that the Senior Center isopen Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. until 4:30p.m. We are not open on weekends and holidays.

Happy Birthday!

Baker, Earl 3/23Barger, Bill 3/2Bellinger, Dorothy 3/20Bloomer, William 1/23Boyer, Mary 3/12Cunningham, Fran 3/20Danielson, Evelyn 3/3Egbert, Sherri 3/1Ellenz, Velva 3/7Engels, Laura 3/27Fadely, Jonnie 3/12Fretzs, Allan 3/12Geiger, Marilyn 3/3Goscha, David 3/9Hightower, Ann 3/9Hinckley, Dean 3/24Jones, Michael 3/28Keeney, Terry 3/27Kennedy, Charles 3/31Kiehl, Caroline 3/10Knouse, Carol 3/20Krenning, Bonnie 3/2Leake, Shirley 3/28Main, Freida 3/29Mar, Henjung 3/23McVicar, Tom 3/30Mellinger, Mellisa 3/23Miller, L 3/18Nahas, Mario 3/25Nahas, Mary 3/1Phelps, Arletta 3/13Plaqmann, Mike 3/20Poell, Norma 3/17Schlegel, Betty 3/26Schomaker, Michael 3/3Skolaut, Don 3/15Wells, Roberta 3/13Wilson, Madeline 3/9Young, Martina 3/22

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