At the Shepherd's Center of Topeka, our mission is to support the aging population by providing spiritual, physical, social, and intellectual programs that make
the difference in the quality of life.
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Good Monday Morning,
What a wonderfully warm weekend we had. The buds are already on the trees, and I can't wait for the blooms! I hope you had a chance to get out and enjoy the weather!
Our SCT Newsletter will be mailed out on Thursday to those who have requested it. You can click on the following link: NEWSLETTER, or you can go to our website at any time to view our newsletter under the "About Us" tab.
We had a great month of speakers in February for "Adventures in Learning," and we're on to April! April Adventures in Learning registration is now open! Click on the link below to register. Please note that only one speaker, our friend, Tom Luellen, at 10:30 Friday, April 30.
We are excited to announce that, starting March 15, Shirley Edgerton will begin teaching her SMS - Strength, Mobility, Stability Exercise Group at GRACE UMC ONLY - Monday and Thursday, 10:00 - 10:45; Grace UMC is located at 2627 SW Western Ave, Topeka. As some of you might know, Shirley had to stop teaching her class due to shingles. I am so glad she is feeling good and can start teaching her class again. I know she enjoys her class. It's been a rough winter for her.
The board meeting is on Friday, March 12. Please let me or any of our board members know if you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns.
Blessings,
Karen Willard
SCT Director
785-249-3258
shepherdstopeka@yahoo.com
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We all miss our time together, and it will be an exciting time when we can gather face to face.
I want to encourage you to continue your support for SCT through your membership. If you aren't a member, I want to encourage you to join this great organization. There are many membership benefits even if we can't meet face to face. We appreciate your support.
There are three ways you can pay for your $30 membership dues this year.
- You can pay online with your "AiL" registration.
- You can pay for your membership dues online. Click on the link below.
- You can pay by mail. For your convenience, you can print the membership form below and mail it with your check. Keep the bottom half of the receipt for your records.
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Our Community - Impact Avenues |
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Shawnee County’s Schoolchildren - How You Can Help |
During the Feb. 26 Adventures in Learning, Carrie Higgins spoke about Impact Avenues, a program to combat homelessness among Shawnee County’s schoolchildren. The City of Topeka is the backbone agency for Impact Avenues, and about 35 local partner agencies contribute toward a collective impact. Modeled after Impact KCK, Wyandotte County’s successful program, Impact Avenues gets referrals from schools—or during Covid, from social service agencies. Referred families and agency representatives gather once a week, giving the parents convenient access to social services and education. The program provides one class per week in four areas: budgeting, housing, employment, and healthcare. Getting each family in housing is an immediate goal; Cornerstone’s transitional housing program has been a great resource in this area. After the parent(s) complete all four classes, a social worker provides intensive case management for 12 months, and the families remain in the program until their youngest child graduates from high school. A long-term goal is to break the cycle of generational poverty for these families.
How can Shepherd’s Center members help Impact Avenues? Immediate needs: (1) Furniture. Often the family only owns clothing, kept in garbage bags, so they need basic furniture for a 2-bedroom house. (2) Household items such as dishes, pots, and pans, glasses, flatware, linens, etc. (3) Volunteers to pick up furniture donations and deliver it to a warehouse and/or to move it into a house for a family. If you have a pick-up truck and would be willing to be on a list for helping in this area, please contact Walter Horn (see directory). (4) Monetary donations go to Topeka Community Foundation, marked for Impact Avenues.
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If you have a special need or prayer request, please email Charlotte Milroy, our SCT Chaplain, at charmilr@gmail.com. If you would like to have your prayer requests mentioned in our Monday email, please copy Karen at shepherdstopeka@yahoo.com.
You are especially important to us, and we are here for you in your time of need. If you know of an SCT member who has passed, please let Charlotte know so she can send a card on behalf of Shepherd's Center.
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THE ACTIVITY GROUPS LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN MODIFIED. PLEASE CALL IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
Starting March 15 SMS - Strength, Mobility, Stability Exercise Group at GRACE UMC ONLY - Shirley Edgerton - Instructor Monday and Thursday, 10:00 - 10:45, Grace UMC, 2627 SW Western Ave, Topeka
Spiritual Book Club - Meeting via Zoom 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 2:00 - 4:00 pm Contact Pat Kirkman or SCT if you would like more information. The SCT book group will be starting a new book on December 7th. Dan Pauls will lead us in “What Christians Can Learn From Other Religions” by Phillip Wogaman via Zoom.
MAP Group (Memoirs, Ancestry, Photos) Meeting via Zoom 4th Wednesday of the Month 10 - 11:30 - Contact Ellen Horn or our office if you would like to join this group.
Tai Chi for Health - Monday and Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 at Lowman United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall. If you would like to sign up for this class, please contact Madon Daily at 505-424-8989 785-845-4478 or madondailey@gmail.com. There is a limit of 15 attendees in person for this class. Due to Covid, social distancing is required, and masks are to be worn. To Join Madon from Home via Zoom Topeka and Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday via Zoom, click on the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9085933664?pwd=
Meeting ID: 908 593 3664 Passcode: TopekaTC4V
Or Join with your smartphone +1 346 248 7799
THE SCT GROUP ACTIVITIES LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN CANCELLED THROUGH MARCH AND APRIL OR
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
Pickleball
Mondays, 3 – 5:00, Countryside UMC, 3221 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka
Wednesdays, 1 – 3:00, First Baptist, 3033 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka (New Players)
Hand and Foot Canasta
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 2 - 4:00 pm, St. David's Episcopal Church, 3916 SW 17th St, Topeka
Bridge
1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 1 - 3:30 pm, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St, Topeka
Line Dancing
2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 1:30 - 3:30 at First United Methodist Church, 600 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka
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Travelers Club - Members Only |
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The June 2021 Summer Vacation
and Travelers Club Day Trips are now Cancelled
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The Travel Committee will be meeting to discuss travel for 2021, and we will keep you update.
Canceled - “Hank Williams: Lost Highway” at New Theatre in Overland Park on June 9, 2021.
For our members and friends interested in travel before SCT sponsored trips resume, you may wish to check Great Adventures Tours at www.greattourstopeka.com
Contact Oneta by emailing her greattours@gmail.com or calling 633-8761 with questions, enrollment, or cancellations.
Great Adventure Tours does not accept credit cards.
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Exercises for Everyone Online |
Madon Dailey for SCT
You are invited to attend Tai Chi via Zoom
Monday – Friday 10:00 am.
Meeting ID: 908 593 3664
Passcode: TopekaTC4V
Please consult your physician before starting a new exercise program.
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Kansas, Topeka and Shawnee County
COVID-19 Updates
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The City of Topeka and Shawnee County
"The City of Topeka, Open Data Portal, is dedicated to promoting access to government data and encouraging the development of creative tools to engage and serve Topeka's diverse community." This website includes information regarding the city budget, open projects, homelessness, Covid-19, and current press releases. Click on the links, and you will find great information about our city.
Governor Kelly's Reopen Kansas Plan
For the most up-to-date information regarding Covid-19, please see the following links:
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Shepherd's Center of Topeka | Website
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