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907 North 10th Street, Garden City, Kansas 67846, United States
May 5, 2021
Senior Showcase
May 5, 2021
Shari Campbell, Executive Director
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
COVID UPDATE– We are still strongly urging those who come to the Senior Center to wear a mask. We are still practicing social distancing and providing opportunities to wash/clean your hands frequently.
Due to federal funding and federal regulations, Finney County Transit does still require masks on buses and at the Transit Center, too. This goes for all employees and all riders or guests.
**If you have completed your COVID-19 vaccinations, you might be interested in getting your card laminated. CNN and some NBC affiliates are reporting that Staples is offering this service free. It is recommended that you actually laminate a copy and keep your original as a paper form. We can make a free copy for you at the Senior Center. **
TRIPS – I am still thinking about day trips starting up again. I am tentatively planning for late May or early June– maybe an afternoon adventure to see the Bison, maybe a day trip to Little Jerusalem, maybe a day trip to the Casino in Dodge City and maybe an early afternoon adventure to see the baby rhino at Lee Richardson Zoo. Call me (Shari) at 272-3620 to tell me where you want to go first and to share your ideas and wishes for future trips. Watch this column and our Facebook page for trip dates coming soon. Seating preference may be given to those with both COVID-19 vaccinations.
ON THE HORIZON:
Mother’s Day Fun is on Friday, May 7 at 1pm. Join us for a fun time honoring and celebrating our Moms and all the Moms who come to our center.
Also on Friday, May 7, The Senior Association will meet at 6pm. The Ortiz will entertain us.
On Tuesday, May 25 at 8:30 join us for Rise N Shine Breakfast. Biscuits and gravy will be the main course this month.
Commodity Distribution is Wednesday, May 26 at 10am this month.
Please come and enjoy a Patriotic Sundae with us on Friday, May 28 at 12:15pm.
The Senior Center and Finney County Transit will be closed on Monday, May 31 for Memorial Day.
SENIOR CENTER WEEKLY ACTIVITIES
Wednesday, May 5: 9:30 Learn Wood Carving; 11:50 Poker Hand; 12:30pm Pinochle; 1:00 ROOK; 4:00 Strength Training; 5:30 Walking Taco Supper; 7:30 Dance with Moonshiners($5.00 donation per person)
Thursday, May 6: 8:30 TOPS; 9:30 Learn Wood Carving Class; 10:30 BINGO; 1:00 Skip Bo; 5:15 Oh Drummit Exercise Class
Friday, May 7: 10:30 Nurse (Mask Required); 1:00 Mother’s Day Fun; 1:00 ROOK; 1:00 Bridge;
6:00 Senior Association Covered Dish Supper & ORTIZ BAND
Monday, May 10: 12:30 Double Pinochle; 12:45 Silver Brushes Painting Class; 1:00 ROOK; 4:00 Strength Training
Tuesday, May 11: 9:30 Learn Wood Carving; 12:30 Pitch; 4:00 Oh Drummit Exercise; 7:00 Duplicate Bridge
Wednesday, May 12: 9:30 Completely Unraveled; 11:50 Poker Hand; 12:30pm Pinochle; 1:00 ROOK; 4:00 Strength Training; 7:30 Dance DJ Larry($5.00 donation per person)
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER & MEALS ON WHEELS LUNCH MENU
Wednesday, May 5: Chicken Tenders, Mashed Taters with Gravy, Broccoli & Cookie
Thursday, May 6: BBQ Pork Loin, Scalloped Potatoes, Corn & Pudding
Friday, May 7: Beef Stew, Biscuit, Cole Slaw, & Fruit
Monday, May 10: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Carrots & Fruit
Tuesday, May 11: Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup, Crackers, Swiss Cheeseburger on Bun, Celery w/ Peanut Butter & Pudding
Wednesday, May 12: Swedish Meatball, Egg Noodles, Mixed Veggies & OREO Cookie
February 3, 2021
Senior Showcase
February 10, 2021
Shari Campbell, Executive Director
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
BUILDING & SERVICE CLOSURES:
WOW is it cold outside this week. Stay warm and stay safe, please. This is a great time to once again, remind everyone that per our policy, all Finney County Committee on Aging services and buildings are closed when USD 457(Garden City) is closed due to bad weather. This includes Finney County Transit and all bus services and the Senior Center; all activities and meal services. We will announce weather-related closures on both local radio and western Kansas TV stations -ABC, CBS & NBC. We will also post closure notices on our Facebook pages. With the very frigid forecasts this week, please check to make sure we are here.
NOW HIRING – Finney County Transit is still looking to add a couple of part-time CDL drivers with passenger endorsement to our crew. We also will be needing a driver for our Senior Center trips in the springtime. The Senior Center is hiring a part-time kitchen aid to assist with Friendship Meals at the Center and with Meals on Wheels. This position is expected to be M-F, 8-1. A valid driver’s licenses is required and you must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.
TAX TIME is here, again. IRS certified RSVP volunteers will once again be providing free income tax filing services this year. This service is open to all, not just to senior citizens. Due to COVID-19 and the need for social distancing, this will be a drop-off type service again this year. For more information, call Marty or Annette at 275-5566.
ON THE HORIZON:
February 16 is our monthly Rise & Shine Breakfast at 8:30am followed by our annual Mardi Gras Party at 12:30. Make sure to call Della at 272-3620 to sign-up for the breakfast.
Quilts of Valor will be presenting beautiful handmade quilts to Veterans on February 19 at 1:00pm.
We are celebrating our Presidents with Cherry Pie Ala Mode on February 22.
Commodity Distribution will be on February 24 at 10am.
FYI: Masks are still required to come into Senior Center and the Transit Center and to ride the bus. All bus rides are FREE now and through June 30, 2021. This is a great time to try us out.
While eating and drinking at the Senior Center, you may remove your mask. We do want everyone to stay healthy, so: Please wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain 6’ social distancing whenever possible.
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:
Wednesday, February 10: 9:30am Completely Unraveled; 11:50 Poker Hand; 12:30 Pinochle;4:00pm Strength Training; 7:30pm Dance to Craig Stevens ($5 donation per person)
Thursday, February 11: 8:30 TOPS; 9:30 Learn Wood Carving Class; 10:00 Art Class; 1:00 Skip Bo; 4:00 Strength Training
Friday, February 12:10:30 Nurse;
Monday, February 15:12:30 Double Pinochle; 4:00 Strength Training
Tuesday, February 16: 8:30 Rise & Shine Breakfast; 9:30 Mardi Gras Party; 9:30 Learn Wood Carving class; 12:30 Pitch; 7:00 Duplicate Bridge
Wednesday, February 17: 9:30 Completely Unraveled; 11:50 Poker Hand;12:30 Pinochle; 1:30 FCCA BOARD MEETING; 4:00 Strength Training; 7:30 Dance with The Ortiz Band ($5 donation per person)
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER & MEALS ON WHEELS LUNCH MENU:
Wednesday, February 10: Homemade Beef Vegetable Soup, Ham & Cheddar Cheese Sandwich, Celery Sticks w/ peanut butter & Fruit
Thursday, February 11: Chicken & Noodles w/Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans & Ice Cream.
Friday, February 12: Chili Cheese Hot Dog on a Bun, Chips, Corn & Fruit
Monday, February 15: Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Corn & Fruit
Tuesday, February 16: Meatloaf, Baked Potato w/ sour cream, Broccoli & Fruit
Wednesday, February 17: Garlic Shrimp over White Rice, Sliced Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes & Ice Cream 12:30 Valentine Party
February 3, 2021
Senior Showcase
February 3, 2021
Shari Campbell, Executive Director
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
BUILDING & SERVICE CLOSURES:
This is a great time to remind everyone that per our policy, all Finney County Committee on Aging services and buildings are closed when USD 457(Garden City) is closed due to bad weather. This includes Finney County Transit and all bus services and the Senior Center; all activities and meal services. We will announce weather-related closures on both local radio and western Kansas TV stations -ABC, CBS & NBC. We will also post closure notices on our Facebook pages. If the weather is frightful, please check before coming in or going to a bus stop.
NOW HIRING – at Finney County Transit, we are still looking to add a couple of CDL drivers with passenger endorsement to our crew. We need both City Link route and Mini-Bus drivers. We also will be needing a driver for our Senior Center trips in the springtime. Call 272-3626 for more information.
TAX TIME is approaching. IRS certified RSVP volunteers will once again be providing free income tax filing services this year. This service is open to all, not just to senior citizens. Due to COVID-19 and the need for social distancing, this will be a drop-off type service again this year. For more information, call Marty or Annette at 275-5566.
ON THE HORIZON:
On Friday, 2/5, we have the Senior Association Dinner & Meeting at 6pm. Donna Gerstner will be providing our entertainment.
We are celebrating Valentine’s Day with a party on February 12 at 12:30.
February 16 is our monthly breakfast at 8:30am followed by our annual Mardi Gras Party at 12:30. Make sure to call Della at 272-3620 to sign-up for the breakfast.
We are celebrating our Presidents with Cherry Pie Ala Mode on February 22.
FYI: Masks are still required to come into Senior Center and the Transit Center and to ride the bus. All bus rides are FREE now and through June 30, 2021. This is a great time to try us out.
While eating and drinking at the Senior Center, you may remove your mask. We do want everyone to stay healthy, so: Please wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain 6’ social distancing whenever possible.
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:
Wednesday, February 3: 9:30am Completely Unraveled; 11:30 Senior Voice Committee; 11:50 Poker Hand; 12:30 Pinochle; 4:00pm Strength Training; 7:30pm Dance to the musical stylings of our very own local, Ortiz Band ($5 donation per person)
Thursday, February 4: 8:30 TOPS; 9:30 Learn Wood Carving Class; 10:00 Art Class; 10:30 BINGO; 1:00 Skip Bo; 4:00 Strength Training
Friday, February 5:10:30 Nurse; 6:00pm Senior Association Covered Dish Supper & Meeting
Saturday, February 6: 9:00 Quilts of Valor / National Sewing Day
Monday, February 8:12:30 Double Pinochle; 1:00 Bridge; 4:00 Strength Training
Tuesday, February 9:9:30 Learn Wood Carving class; 12:30 Pitch; 7:00 Duplicate Bridge
Wednesday, February 10: 9:30 Completely Unraveled; 11:50 Poker Hand;12:30 Pinochle; 4:00 Strength Training; 7:30 Dance with Craig Stevens ($5 donation per person)
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER & MEALS ON WHEELS LUNCH MENU:
Wednesday, February 3: Sloppy Joe on a Bun, Au Gratin Potatoes, Sliced carrots & Fresh Orange
Thursday, February 4: Chicken Kiev, Baked Potato w/sour cream, Green Beans & Ice Cream
Friday, February 5: Open-Face Hot Roast Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes w/ gravy, Cauliflower & Fruit
Monday, February 8: BBQ Shredded Pork on Bun, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas & Grandma’s Cookie
Tuesday, February 9: Chicken Fajita on tortilla, Grilled Peppers & Onions, Salsa & sour cream, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans & Fruit
Wednesday, February 10: Homemade Beef Vegetable Soup, Ham & Cheddar Cheese Sandwich, Celery Sticks w/ peanut butter & Fruit
January 27, 2021
Senior Showcase
January 27, 2021
WHAT’S HAPPENING?
NOW HIRING – at Finney County Transit, we are still looking to add a couple of CDL drivers with passenger endorsement to our crew. We need both City Link route and Mini-Bus drivers. We also will be needing a driver for our Senior Center trips in the springtime.
TAX TIME is approaching. RSVP volunteers will once again be providing free income tax filing services this year. This will be a drop-off type service again this year, due to COVID-19. For more information, call Marty or Annette at 275-5566.
ON THE HORIZON:
Be sure and sign up for the Silver Brushes painting class on February 1 at 12:45.
Bingo is coming up on February 4 at 10:30, $1/card and no limit.
On Friday, 2/5, we have the Senior Association Dinner & Meeting at 6pm. Donna Gerstner will be providing our entertainment.
We are celebrating Valentine’s Day with a party on February 12 at 12:30.
February 16 is our monthly breakfast, at 8:30am followed by a Mardi Gras Party at 12:30.
We are celebrating our Presidents with Cherry Pie Ala Mode on February 22.
FYI: Masks are required to come into Senior Center and the Transit Center and to ride the bus. All bus rides are FREE now and through June 30, 2021. This is a great time to try us out.
While eating and drinking at the Senior Center, you may remove your mask. We do want everyone to stay healthy, so: Please wear a mask, wash your hands frequently and maintain 6’ social distancing whenever possible.
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER WEEKLY ACTIVITIES:
Wednesday, January 27: 9:30am Completely Unraveled; 10:00 COMMODITIES; 11:50 Poker Hand; 12:30 Pinochle; 4:00pm Strength Training; 7:30pm Dance to the music provided by DJ Larry Vogel ($5 donation per person)
Thursday, January 28: 8:30 TOPS; 9:30 Learn Wood Carving Class; 10:00 Art Class; 1:00 Skip Bo; 4:00 Strength Training
Friday, January 29:10:30 Nurse; 11:15 Kansas Day Jeopardy
Saturday, January 30: 9:00 Quilts of Valor
Monday, February 1:12:30 Double Pinochle; 12:45 Silver Brushes Painting; 1:00 Bridge; 4:00 Strength Training
Tuesday, February 2:9:30 Learn Wood Carving class; 10:30 Decorating Valentines for Tree; 12:30 Pitch; 7:00 Duplicate Bridge
Wednesday, February 3: 9:30 Completely Unraveled; 11:30 Senior Voice Committee; 11:50 Poker Hand;12:30 Pinochle; 4:00 Strength Training; 7:30 Dance TBA
FINNEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER & MEALS ON WHEELS LUNCH MENU:
Wednesday, January 27: Swedish Meatballs, Egg Noodles, Mixed Vegetables &
Ice Cream
Thursday, January 28: Ham & Asparagus Roll-Up, Mashed Potatoes w/ Gravy, Broccoli & Fruit
Friday, January 29: BBQ Shredded Pork on Bun, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas & Grandma’s Cookie
Monday, February 1: Chicken Spaghetti, Lima Bean, Breadstick & Oreo Cookies
Tuesday, February 2: Connie’s Homemade Chili w/ crackers, Cornbread Muffin, Baby Carrots w/ Ranch Dressing & Pudding
Wednesday, February 3: Sloppy Joe on a Bun, Au Gratin Potatoes, Sliced carrots & Fresh Orange