The Senior Center of Finney County is
committed to providing services, information,
education and recreation for seniors, families
and caregivers in Finney County. The Senior
Center responds to a growing senior population
with expanding and changing needs. We
envision a caring and healthy community which
encourages intergenerational relationships,
recognizes the wisdom and experience of its
elders and demonstrates awareness and
respect for the aging process.
The purpose of this organization is:
The Senior Center of Finney County is funded by Finney County, Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging,
Kansas Department of Aging, Kansas Department of Transportation, Finnup Foundation, Mary Jo Williams
Charitable Trust , City of Garden City, United Way and private donations from local businesses and friends.
committed to providing services, information,
education and recreation for seniors, families
and caregivers in Finney County. The Senior
Center responds to a growing senior population
with expanding and changing needs. We
envision a caring and healthy community which
encourages intergenerational relationships,
recognizes the wisdom and experience of its
elders and demonstrates awareness and
respect for the aging process.
The purpose of this organization is:
- To study the needs of the elderly throughout the county and take necessary action to meet those needs.
- To encourage, promote and aid in the establishment of all programs and services for Senior Citizens.
- To be the designated county unit for handling programs of the State and Federal Government relating to
Senior Citizens within Finney County.
The Senior Center of Finney County is funded by Finney County, Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging,
Kansas Department of Aging, Kansas Department of Transportation, Finnup Foundation, Mary Jo Williams
Charitable Trust , City of Garden City, United Way and private donations from local businesses and friends.
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The much anticipated Finney County Transit (FIT)
Center and additional parking lots are complete
with the new building dedication on April 3rd, 2009
at 1:00 pm. The FIT Center is located at 1008 N.
11th across the alley from the Senior Center. The
Meals on Wheels and Friendship Meals Program
have moved into their remodeled offices in the old
transportation department offices in the Senior
Center. Stop by the Senior Center and the Transit
Center sometime to see our new offices.
Center and additional parking lots are complete
with the new building dedication on April 3rd, 2009
at 1:00 pm. The FIT Center is located at 1008 N.
11th across the alley from the Senior Center. The
Meals on Wheels and Friendship Meals Program
have moved into their remodeled offices in the old
transportation department offices in the Senior
Center. Stop by the Senior Center and the Transit
Center sometime to see our new offices.
| Barbara Jensen, Executive Director barbara.srctr@gcnet.com 907 North Tenth Garden City, Kansas 67846 Phone: (620) 272 - 3620 |
Sponsored By:
Finney County Committee on Aging, Inc.
Funded By:
Finney County
Kansas Department of Transportation
Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging
Kansas Department on Aging
Finnup Foundation
City of Garden City
Finney County United Way
Private Donations
Finney County Committee on Aging, Inc.
Funded By:
Finney County
Kansas Department of Transportation
Southwest Kansas Area Agency on Aging
Kansas Department on Aging
Finnup Foundation
City of Garden City
Finney County United Way
Private Donations
Visitors:
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Senior Center Computer Lab:
The Computer Lab is open to the 55+ public
from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
The Computer Lab is open to the 55+ public
from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
- PLANT & BULB EXCHANGE: Tuesday, June 5th .. 9-11 am. Thinning out flower beds or re-potting an
indoor plant? Bring your plant starts or bulbs and share.
- REMINDER: if you haven’t gotten your 2011 Paratransit Card so you can ride the Mini Bus, call the Transit
Office at 272-3626. Do not delay...
- Pool Room News: Monthly Domino Tournaments are scheduled for Thurs, May 3rd & June 7th
Tournaments begin at 1:00. $1 per player. A Snooker Tournament is scheduled for Thursday, June 21st at 1:00
pm. $2 per player. Join the fun.
- CELL PHONES: Donate your old cell phone to the Senior Center. They are recycled and used to help
with expenses at the noon lunch program.
- Building Rental: Think of the Senior Center when planning your family reunion, birthday party or other
event. Special rates for members of the Finney County Senior Citizens Association. Call 272-3620 for more
information..
- Mother’s Day Picture Bingo & Tea: Thursday, May 10th 2:00 pm. Games, prizes and
refreshments.
- Legacy Senior Services: Are you a caregiver? Could you use a break from the responsibilities?
Legacy Senior Services is here to help you. Located at 510 West Kansas Avenue, they provide care week
days on a regular basis or as needed. Call Stephanie Metheny at 277-7112 for more information.
- BINGO: May 22nd and June 26th..1:30 pm. $.50 per card Limit 6 cards. Play for paper goods.
- AARP Defensive Driving: Tuesday, May 8th, 9-5. Must bring driver’s license - $12 for AARP members
(bring AARP card) $14 for non-members. Call 272-3620 to reserve a seat.
- USDA COMMODITIES AND VOUCHERS: Distributed at 10:00 on Tuesday, May 15th. Must have
- a 2012 Commodity Card. To be eligible for Farmer’s Market vouchers, you must have a 2012 Commodity
Card and be age 60 or over. For more information, call 272-3620.
- Made Possible By: Garden City Community
College, City of Garden City, Commerce Bank,
Finney County, Bob Stubblefield and Garden
City Information Technologies Corporation, Inc.
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| Exercises - 8:30am Mondays Line Dancing - 8:30 am Wednesdays and Fridays Double Pinochle - Mondays at 12:30 pm Pitch - Tuesdays at 12:30 pm Pinochle - Wednesdays at 12:30 pm Bridge - Fridays at 12:45 pm Duplicate Bridge - Mondays at 7:00 pm and 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sundays at 2:00 pm |
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This organization sponsors the weekly dances, the annual fall bazaar and hosts monthly covered
dish dinners. Membership is open to all persons 55+ in Finney County for $3 per year. 2012
memberships available October 15, 2011.
dish dinners. Membership is open to all persons 55+ in Finney County for $3 per year. 2012
memberships available October 15, 2011.
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Are you home alone? Would you like someone to check on you every day? The
Telephone Reassurance Program with RSVP can help. Call Marty or Annette at 275-5566 to
set up this no-cost service. An enrollment form is required with emergency information. Call
275-5566 to learn more.
Telephone Reassurance Program with RSVP can help. Call Marty or Annette at 275-5566 to
set up this no-cost service. An enrollment form is required with emergency information. Call
275-5566 to learn more.
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Kansas Dept on Aging (KDOA) would like to find individuals who are interested in taking training on dealing with
chronic disease. Trainings will be in September in Wichita, October in Kansas City and November in Manhattan.
The participants would attend training and facilitate a program to become a leader. Some of the abilities and
values sought are: believes in and understands the benefits of the Kansas Optimizing Health Program; possess
good listening skills, non-judgmental; able to follow a script; exhibits enthusiasm; has an interest in working with
older adults; and possess life experiences and empathy for those individuals with chronic diseases. Mileage,
motel & some meals will be covered. If interested, call Tamara Tiemann at 785-296-6445 or by email
Tamara.Tiemann@aging.ks.gov.
chronic disease. Trainings will be in September in Wichita, October in Kansas City and November in Manhattan.
The participants would attend training and facilitate a program to become a leader. Some of the abilities and
values sought are: believes in and understands the benefits of the Kansas Optimizing Health Program; possess
good listening skills, non-judgmental; able to follow a script; exhibits enthusiasm; has an interest in working with
older adults; and possess life experiences and empathy for those individuals with chronic diseases. Mileage,
motel & some meals will be covered. If interested, call Tamara Tiemann at 785-296-6445 or by email
Tamara.Tiemann@aging.ks.gov.
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| Bridal Dress Show and Dessert Thursday, June 14th 2:00 pm |
| We invite you to bring in your wedding dress, your mother’s, your wife’s or daughter’s to be shown in the program. If you would like to model your dress we encourage you to do so. Or we can find a model for you. If your dress is too delicate to be worn, we will display it. Also, bring in your wedding picture or other items for interest for the display table. We also need dress forms. Call 272-3620 for more information. Mark your calendar for an afternoon of reminiscing. |
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| Dump the Pump Using public transportation is the quickest way to beat high gas prices. If gas prices are too high for you, then “dump the pump” and take a free ride on any FIT bus Thursday, June 21. |
| Memorial Free Lunch Thurs, May 24th 12:00 Tickets required. Tickets can be picked up after May 1st. |