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.
- Finney County Transit (FIT) Expanding Hours and Adds Monthly Passes: FIT will
expand the hours for the CITY LINK and MINI BUS Service, effective July 14th, 2008. The new hours will be
from 6am to 7pm, Monday through Friday, not including Holidays. Fairs will remain the same. The unlimited
City Link monthly passes will cost $30 per month and Half Fare monthly passes are $15. Mini Bus fares will
also remain the same and the new city-wide unlimited monthly passes will cost $40. For rides outside the city
limits, the fare will be $1.00 plus an additional $1.00 for each 5 mile increment from the city limits. For more
information or questions, call 620-272-3626.
- JOB OPENINGS: We have part time bus driver positions open for the new City Link buses. All
will be part time Monday-Friday about 27 hours/week. Contact Bonnie Burgardt at
- 620-272-3626 for more information.
- Fire Extinguisher Demonstration: Wednesday, July 9th at 11am - Finney County Fire Department
- Cooking Class: Monday, July 14 at 2pm "Lets Picnic" - Leader, Hope Lehman - Cost: $2.00
- Farmer Market Vouchers: The Farmer Market at Westlake Parking Lot opens Saturday, June 7th. Get
your vouchers for free fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs beginning May 12th. Must be age 60+ and have a
2008 Commodities Card to qualify. Call Barbara Jensen at 620-272-3620 or come by the Senior Center
Office for information.
- STEPS: Seniors Together Enjoy Physical Success: Physical Activity Class offered at the Senior Center
every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 - 11am. Call (620) 272-3620 to register. No charge for classes
and the space is limited. $10 annual assessment fee applies. The STEPS program focuses on endurance,
strength, balance, posture and flexibility. This is a Kansas Department on Aging Program funded by Western
Kansas Community Foundation.
- 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.
Authorization of KDOT Grant 5309 Capital
Building was granted on May 2, 2006. The
Grant will provide a Bus Garage/Maintenance
Facility and an expansion to the Senior Center.
This expansion will house the
Transportation/Dispatch offices as well as
meeting rooms and additional parking.
The last four months have been spent
redrawing the plans for the building. Cost of
construction has made revisions necessary. On
December 13, 2007, contractor bids were
opened. Dick Construction was awarded the
contract.
Building was granted on May 2, 2006. The
Grant will provide a Bus Garage/Maintenance
Facility and an expansion to the Senior Center.
This expansion will house the
Transportation/Dispatch offices as well as
meeting rooms and additional parking.
The last four months have been spent
redrawing the plans for the building. Cost of
construction has made revisions necessary. On
December 13, 2007, contractor bids were
opened. Dick Construction was awarded the
contract.
| 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.
Monday, December 17th, Approval was received by Kansas Department of Transportation for the project
to go forward. The photo above is of the Finney County Transit Facility Ground Breaking Ceremony, which
took place on December 20, 2007.
to go forward. The photo above is of the Finney County Transit Facility Ground Breaking Ceremony, which
took place on December 20, 2007.
- 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.
