Community Partners Advanced Learning Library Central Library 711 W 2nd St., Wichita, KS 67203 316-261-8500 www.wichitalibrary.org Celebrating our Senior Years with Learning, Creativity and Service Adventures in Learning programs are conducted each spring and fall by Shepherd’s Center of West Wichita, Inc This is a non-profit organization of active seniors who voluntarily share their interests to provide opportunities for other active seniors to develop their talents, skills and knowledge During summer months, Day Coach Trips explore nearby interest spots This is an organization all for YOU Programs/activities are specifically for seniors Volunteers make the organization possible Financial needs are met by participant fees, donations, memorials and support and activities of Sponsoring Congregations and Community Partners For program information and opportunities to become involved as a volunteer, contact the SCWW office Phone: (316) 721-2208 or email scwestwichita@sbcglobal.net If a volunteer is not on duty, leave a message and you will be contacted You may also check our website: www.shepherdscenterww.org or find Shepherd’s Center of West Wichita on Facebook Dove Estates Senior Living Community 1400 S 183rd St W., Goddard KS 67052 316-550-6843 www.DoveEstates.com Oxford Villa 3130 N Parkdale Cir., Wichita, KS 67205 316-202-3668 www.oxfordvilla.com Wichita Presbyterian Manor 1400 W 13th St N., Wichita, KS 67212 316- 942-7456 www.PresbyterianManors.org Adventures in Learning each Thursday, March through April Each of the six Thursday sessions offers many opportunities and you are always in complete control selecting the presentations and activities you want to attend More than 35 different topics are offered, six each Thursday morning in two time periods and five in the afternoon There is the Coffee Café for refreshment and a noon luncheon is followed by an entertaining program Plan to participate—and bring a friend or two Please send your enrollment form and check to: Shepherd’s Center of West Wichita, 745 N Westlink, Wichita KS 67212 Spring 2020 ADVENTURES IN LEARNING …this is all for YOU… Sponsoring Congregations Aldersgate United Methodist Church 7901 W 21st St N., Wichita KS 67205 316-722-8504 If you’re looking for a great way to connect with other people, channel your creative talents, be entertained, and/or challenge your mind with interesting topics – Adventures in Learning is for YOU Covenant Presbyterian Church 1750 N Tyler Rd., Wichita KS 67212 316-722-7613 Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 1101 N River Blvd., Wichita KS 67203 316-263-0872 Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 8021 W 21st St N., Wichita KS 67205 316-721-8096 Hope Mennonite Church 868 N Maize Rd., Wichita KS 67212 316-722-0903 Kechi United Methodist Church 4533 E 61st St N., Kechi KS 67067 316-744-1221 University Friends Church 1840 University, Wichita KS 67213 316-262-0471 West Heights United Methodist Church 745 N Westlink Ave., Wichita KS 67212 316-722-3805 Plan now to attend the Spring PARKING Parking is available on the north, south and west sides of West Heights UM Church WHEN YOU ARRIVE Please enter the building through Door B at the church office on the Northwest Go to Family Life Center for name tag, daily schedule and lunch tickets Each Thursday for six weeks, you can select to join with others in a variety of interest sessions and activities – morning, noon and/or afternoon This folder outlines the schedule, March through April You select how and when you will participate The registration fee is $40 for all six Thursdays The optional luncheon is $9 Everything is located at West Heights United Methodist Church, 745 N Westlink (in West Wichita near Central and Tyler Rd.) There’s plenty of close-in parking and you’ll find a relaxed, yet well-organized setting INTEREST SESSION CHOICES 8:15a.m – 8:45 a.m Family Life Center Blood Pressure Checks, Coffee Café 9:00-10:00 A.M Mar Mar 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 Apr Apr Mar Mar 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 Apr Apr TRAVEL Wichita Transit Overview – Raven Alexander, Transportation Coordinator, Wichita Transit Down, Down Down Under! Antarctica Lorrie Beck, Ret.Dir., Great Plains Nature Center, Former Park Ranger Habitat Houses All over the World Lorrie Beck, Ret Dir., Great Plains Nature Center, Former Park Ranger ACAP: Air Capital Active People Don Evans Sightseeing in Washington, D.C Constance Wray Village Travel: Then & Now Jeff Arensdorf, Village Travel POTPOURRI “Doc” B29 Update & Permanent Home Frank Berry, Aircraft Maintenance Tech Mamafilm: On-screen Storytelling Lela Meadow-Conner Botanica Carousel: A Labor of Love Marlene Irvin “Straight Rows” – Max Harris, Author More Police Stories – Mike McKenna What Is a Mental Health Tune-up? Melissa Sherry-Fitzwater & Fiona Harper, St Anthony Senior Care Hospital DEVICES/AIDS TO IMPROVE SENIOR LIVING Mar Ouch, Ooh, What Ails You! Facilitated by Mike Wemmer Mar 12 Sedgwick Co EMS: All the Important Stuff! - Jessica Roberts, Paramedic Mar 19 Medical Devices: Getting from Here to There – Ellie Long, Broadway Home Medical Mar 26 Help for Those with Vision Limitations Karen Kendrick, Envision Apr Support Groups in Kansas – Ellen Walker & Teresa Strausz, WSU Community Engagement Institute Apr Diabetic Shoes & Leg Help David Hibler 10:15—11:15 A.M ALL GOD’S CREATURES Mar God’s Living Masterpieces Schanee Anderson, Curator of Educ & Farms, Sedgwick County Zoo Mar 12 Humane Cat Control: Friends of Felines - Shelley Wilkinson Mar 19 K-9 Unit of Wichita Police Dept Officer Ben Jonker Mar 26 What Kansas Humane Society Does for the Community - Sharon Chapman, Foster & Mark Eby, CEO Apr Wichita Police Dept Mounted Patrol Unit – Mike Roets Apr Function & Use for Therapy Dogs Leah Donley, Love on a Leash Mar Mar 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 Apr Apr ENCORE PLUS The Monarch: “Rock Star” of Butterflies Dennice Craig, Master Gardener Container Gardening for Vegetables & Herbs– David Odell Family Promise of Greater Wichita – Raven Hodges, AmeriCorps Vista CBD: the Basics of Cannabidiol Therapy – Andi Roths, VP Clinical Dev., Custom RX Pharmacy All about Book Clubs Racine Zackula, Librarian Follow Up on Book Clubs Julie Hansen & Judy Castor SENIOR HEALTH ISSUES Mar Mar 12 Mar 19 Sepsis& You - Sandy Schremmer, VP of Quality, Wesley Medical Ctr Movement & Balance – Mindy Fresh, Certified Yoga Instructor A Virtual Dementia Tour: an Inside Look at What It’s Like to Have Dementia - Amy Watson, Dir Of Life Enrichment; Cherree Hudspeth, Dir Of Marketing & Mar 26 Apr Apr Sales, Wichita Presbyterian Manor Am I Getting Dementia or Just Getting Older? 10 Warning Signs Christine Brisco, Alzheimer’s Assoc What Is the Difference between Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease? Christine Brisco, Alzheimer’s Assoc Taking a Bite of that Apple: Oral Hygiene for Seniors Marce Toeppen, Dental Hygienist LUNCH PROGRAM 12:15 – 12:45 p.m Mar Around Iceland – John Ellert, Award-winning Photographer Mar 12 All about Channel 12 Sports Jeffrey Parson, KWCH Mar 19 Nature through the Camera’s Eye Max Miller Mar 26 Children’s Choir - Peterson Elementary Apr What’s Happening in Wichita Public Schools – Dr Alicia Thompson, Superintendent, USD 259 Apr Summer Magic at Music Theatre Wichita Wayne Bryan, Producing Artistic Director, Music Theatre of Wichita 1:00—3:00 P.M AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES March – April Name I’m new I’m back _ Ph # Cell # Spouse (if registering) Ph # _ Address City St. Zip Code _E-mail address _ Name of your Church _ (optional) How did you hear about Shepherd’s Center? Church _ Friend _ Newspaper _ Other In case of emergency please notify: Name _Phone Doctor Phone _ Preferred Hospital ADVENTURES IN LEARNING FEE - $40 Fee is non-refundable Lunch reservations due by Noon, March for the first Thursday Number of registrations _ x $40 = Number of luncheons _x $9 each = Week 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th Joy of Woodcarving - Carl & Virginia Pilcher Tax-Deductible Donation to Shepherd’s Center of West Wichita: Bridge for Fun - Lila Seager Donation to Adventures in Learning Scholarship Fund: The Ins & Outs of Knitting - Sue Kailer Let’s Write! - Donna Berner Total I’d like to enroll in a class with enrollment limits: Creative Crafts: Make It & Take It *Fee is payable directly to instructor day of class Mar Mar 12 Mar 19 Mar 26 Apr Apr Simple Beading – Janice Rich $3 Stepping Stones Joetta Branch $15 Treasure Treat Box - Lilaha Bolen $2 Floral Decorating – Marlene Valliere $5 Greeting Cards – Margo Ottman $2 Cookie Decorating Cindy Dolan $2 _Knitting _Woodcarving Bridge _Writing Beads Stones Boxes Flowers Cards Cookies Mail completed registration form and check made payable to: Shepherd’s Center of West Wichita 745 N Westlink, Wichita, KS 67212