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.
- TAXES: Need your taxes done? Call RSVP at 275-5566. Get your appointment beginning Monday, January
9th. Tax work begins on Monday, January 30th. Appointments are required. New regulation: photo IDS will be
required for everyone in the household.
- 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 Thursdays, January 5th and
February 2nd. Tournaments begin at 1:00. $1 per player. A Snooker Tournament is scheduled for Thursday,
February 23rd at 1:00 pm. $2 per player. Join the fun.
- CELL PHONES: Did you get a new cell phone for Christmas? If so, donate your old one to the Senior
Center. They are recycled and used to help with expenses at the noon lunch program.
- 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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Tuesday, February 21, 2012 ~ 907 North 10th Street
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3:30 pm: BINGO! $ .50 per card.. limit 5
4:30 pm: Pancake Games!
5:30 — 7:00 pm: Pancake & Sausage Supper ~ Pancakes.. Sausage..
Applesauce Sausage Gravy on Biscuits.. King’s Cake ~ $5.00 per
person - $3.00 12 & younger
4:30 pm: Pancake Games!
5:30 — 7:00 pm: Pancake & Sausage Supper ~ Pancakes.. Sausage..
Applesauce Sausage Gravy on Biscuits.. King’s Cake ~ $5.00 per
person - $3.00 12 & younger