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Madison Shriner, Director Office Phone: [PHONE REDACTED] Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Hello Everyone! Just a reminder: The Park City Senior Center remains open and follows all mandates and precautions to help ensure the safety of everyone during the current health emergency. PLEASE: If you or someone you have been around feels sick do not come to the senior cen- ter. Masks are required upon entering the build- ing, social distancing will be practiced when ap- propriate, no children inside the building, PPE will be provided as need- ed and regular sanitation of surfaces and equip- ment will be conducted. We also ask you sign in every time you are in the building in case con- tact tracing is required. Meals continue to be take out/delivery only. It’s tax season! And yes AARP is providing its FREE Tax Aide program this year. I ask for everyone’s patience and understanding this year as things will be a bit different due to Covid- 19. First, when scheduling you may have to be placed on a wait list initially until more appointments can be added. At the appointment participants will drop off their documents to the tax preparer who will then scan and send them to preparers working remotely from home. Each person will then schedule another time to come back to sign and re- trieve their documents. I know this is an unu- sual process, but it is an un- usual time. I appreciate eve- ryone’s understanding. A huge thank you goes out to all the volun- teers mak- ing this program a possibility this year! Stay safe! —Madison From the Director’s Desk... I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Ongoing Programs 2 Special Programs & Events 2 Friendship Meals/ MOW 3 Important Information 3 Birthdays 4 *Front Insert: Calendar *Back Insert: Fun & Games SENIOR CENTER 6100 N . HYDRAULIC M - F 8 : 3 0 A M — 4 : 3 0 P M F E B R U A R Y 2 0 2 1 Activities at the Park City Senior Center are available to anyone 55 years and older. No membership fee is required to participate in activities. The oper- ation of the building is supported and funded by the City of Park City and Monies from Sedgwick County Mill Levy. For information on events, programs, activities or needed services, contact the Park City Senior Cen- ter Director at 316- 744-1199. The Senior Scoop Tuesday February 9th 1:00 pm Senior Learning Network Feature The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee This is a VIRTUAL program—please see pg. 2 for more info The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee exists to provide captive elephants with individualized care, the companionship of a herd, and the opportunity to live out their lives in a safe haven. Located on 2,700 acres in Hohenwald, TN, The Elephant Sanctuary is the largest natural habitat refuge in the country dedicated solely to the care of African and Asian elephants retired from zoos and circuses across North America. As a true sanctuary, the elephant habitats are closed to the public and all the elephants are retired from their lives of per- formance and exhibition. Through their distance learning pro- gram, Using photos, lives-streaming video and storytelling, a member of The Sanctuary's education team will offer a virtual glimpse into the daily life of elephants at The Sanctuary and answer all of your elephant related questions. ---PAGE BREAK--- P A G E 2 Ongoing Programs… T H E S E N I O R S C O O P Well-REP Tuesdays & Thursdays 9:45 AM WSU Exercise Science Students instruct this chair exercise class incor- porating strength, flexibil- ity, and balance training. Video Exercise Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 9:30AM Group exercise to a video workout series. All are welcome. Plus… a variety of other programs including Wii- Bowling, billiards, painting class ($5-Call Marga- ret at [PHONE REDACTED]), dance aerobics, TOPS (Call Janet at [PHONE REDACTED]), and Food, Fun, & Games (Call Darlene at (316)722-5286). **Please check calendar insert for accurate dates and times during the current health emergency** Line Dancing Wednesdays 2:30PM Group line dancing for an easy, fun, & healthy time! Card Groups Pitch—Mondays 6PM Bridge—Tuesdays 1PM Pinochle—Fridays & Saturdays 1PM Square Dance Thursdays 7PM Advanced square dance group. Please call Tammy Gough at [PHONE REDACTED] for more info! Foot/Nail Care 2nd Wednesday with Michelle Steinke—Call 946 -0722 Every 9 weeks with Her- mes Healthcare—Call 260- 4110 This Month’s Virtual Programs: The following programs are in addition to our schedule but are all VIRTUAL. Links to the Zoom meeting rooms are sent by email. Please contact the center if you are not on the email list and would like to be added. If you would like to use the center’s computers please call to reserve. Senior Learning Network Classes All SLN classes begin at 1:00 pm via Zoom. For more information and a description of classes please contact the center or visit seniorlearningnetwork.com Tuesday, February 2nd Live from the Truman Presidential Library Tuesday, February 9th Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Thursday, February 11th Durham Museum: Historic Train Travel Tuesday, February 16th Hildene, Lincoln Family Home Tuesday, February 23rd National Museum of Toys and Miniatures Thursday, February 25th General Grant National Memorial Caregiver Support Group Every 3rd Wednesday 3:30 pm Provided by Oxford Senior Living. This support group will provide a nonjudgmental framework for all care- givers to find understanding and support from others in a similar situation. ---PAGE BREAK--- Friendship Meals/Meals on Wheels P A G E 3 A hot nutritious meal is of- fered Monday—Friday at 11:30 am from Aging Pro- jects, Inc. Anyone 60 and over automatically qualifies for the meal program at the congregate site for a suggest- ed $3 donation per meal. (Under 60 years $6.75 per meal). Reservations can be made by contacting the site manager at [PHONE REDACTED]. Meals on Wheels also available for the homebound in Park City, Bel Aire, Kechi & Valley Center. Reservations must be made by Wednesday the week before. **Meals currently for takeout or delivery only** Volunteer Drivers Needed! Call 316- 744-0751 for more information. Need a Ride?! The Park City Senior Center offers a volunteer transportation program. Please call [PHONE REDACTED] to schedule a ride with one of our volunteers. Rides must be scheduled at least 3 days in advance. Volunteers needed! Important Information • AARP Tax Aide begins Mon- day, February 15th and we are now scheduling appointments. Due to the current health crisis appointments are VERY limited and the process has been adapted to ensure the health and safety of everyone involved. Please call 744-1199 to schedule an appointment or be placed on a wait list. • Saturday Senior Dances are canceled until further notice. For more information contact Aggie Dry at 755-1060 • Beginners Painting has been postponed until further notice • Bible Study has been temporarily moved to Wednesdays at 1:00 pm to make room for Tax Aide. ---PAGE BREAK--- Park City Senior Center 6100 N. Hydraulic Park City, KS 67219 Find us on Facebook: @parkcityseniorcenter Happy Birthday to all the February Birthdays! Your name is added if you have visited in the calendar year. If your information is incorrect please call [PHONE REDACTED] to correct/update. 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