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.
- Health Screenings: Let the nurses help monitor your blood pressure, blood sugar, oxygen level, weight
and diet. NO Charge for this time with the nurse. A nurse is available Friday from 10:30 - 11:30am.
- Low Vision Support Group: Sponsored by Fry Eye Associates and the Senior Center of Finney County.
Group meets at the Senior Center July 30th at 3:00pm - "The Latest Research & Treatment" and August 27th
at 3:00pm - "The Aging Brain-Memory as a Substitute for Vision".
- Cooking Class: Monday July 13th at 2:00pm. "Glory of Cooking". Lead by Hope Lehman Cost is $2.00.
- Business Meeting & Entertainment at the Finney County Senior Citizens Association
Covered Dish: Friday, July 3rd at 6:00pm. Boyd Funk will be presenting his pictures from his recent
"working" holiday in Honduras with a group from the United Methodist Church and the community.
- Domino Tournament: Thursday, July 2nd at 1:00pm. Sign up time of tournament. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and
3rd places.
- Double Elimination Snooker Tournament: Thursday, August 13th at 1pm. Draw for position at
- 1:00pm. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
- Internet Online Predators & Scams: Thursday, July 21st at 1:00pm. Presented by Officer Troy Davis,
Garden City Police Department. Every day someone is trying to get your personal information. Make yourself
aware of how you can identify a problem and how to protect yourself.
- Finney County Senior Citizens Association, Inc. invites you to the Monthly Covered Dish on the
first Friday of each month at 6pm. Bring a covered dish and enjoy the entertainment. The Association supports
services and programming for senior citizens of Finney County. Membership Dues are $2.00. Call the Senior
Center for more information.
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.
| Norma Nichols, Executive Director nichols.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:
On Monday, March 3rd the Computer Center opened to
the 55+ public from 8am - 5pm. Keyboards can be
checked out from the Senior Center Office.
Beginning Computer: Classes are Thursdays at
9am or Thursday at 2pm. You must sign up, classes are
limited to six per class.
Intro to Computers: Carol Ham, Instructor, begins
on June 12th. Classes are from 1 - 3pm on Thursdays.
Class is limited to six students and you must sign up.
Click HERE for a full schedule of upcoming classes or
for more information, please contact the Senior Center at
620-272-3620.
On Monday, March 3rd the Computer Center opened to
the 55+ public from 8am - 5pm. Keyboards can be
checked out from the Senior Center Office.
Beginning Computer: Classes are Thursdays at
9am or Thursday at 2pm. You must sign up, classes are
limited to six per class.
Intro to Computers: Carol Ham, Instructor, begins
on June 12th. Classes are from 1 - 3pm on Thursdays.
Class is limited to six students and you must sign up.
Click HERE for a full schedule of upcoming classes or
for more information, please contact the Senior Center at
620-272-3620.
- Made Possible By: Garden City Community College, City
of Garden City, Commerce Bank, Finney County, Bob
Stubblefield and Garden City Information Technologies
Corporation, Inc.
You Are Not Alone In Your Grief...
Join a newly formed Grief Support Group in a safe environment to share your story and feelings with caring people
who understand. Grief Support Group will meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 7 - 8:30pm or the first
Thursday of the month from 2 - 3:30pm at the Senior Center of Finney County in the Meeting Room. For questions,
please call Chaplin Billy Kryger or Gena Cash at 620-272-2519 or 800-281-4077.
*Sponsored by St. Catherine Hospice Southwest Kansas Grief Support Team.
Join a newly formed Grief Support Group in a safe environment to share your story and feelings with caring people
who understand. Grief Support Group will meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 7 - 8:30pm or the first
Thursday of the month from 2 - 3:30pm at the Senior Center of Finney County in the Meeting Room. For questions,
please call Chaplin Billy Kryger or Gena Cash at 620-272-2519 or 800-281-4077.
*Sponsored by St. Catherine Hospice Southwest Kansas Grief Support Team.
| Exercises: 8:30am - Monday & Friday Line Dancing: 8:30am - Wednesday Steps: 10am & 11am - Monday Wednesday & Friday Contract Bridge: 12:45 - Monday & Friday ~ 7pm - Tuesday Duplicate Bridge: 1:30pm - Every 3rd Sunday ~ 7pm - Monday ~ 1:15pm Tuesday Pinochle: 12:45pm - Wednesday Double Pinochle: 12:45pm - Monday Pitch: 12:45pm - Tuesday Rook: 1:30pm - Monday Wednesday & Friday LUNCH: Served Daily Monday - Friday at NOON Computer Lab: 8am - 5pm - Monday - Friday (open to public) |
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