Shepherd’s Center of KCK’s Next Chapter Kansas City program presents: Aligning Passion and Purpose in the Next Chapter of Life

NEWS RELEASE:

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- “Aligning Passion and Purpose in the Next Chapter of Life” is a Life Planning class for persons who would enjoy exploring options for work, service, and learning. You will have the opportunity to explore, evaluate, and experience the thinking and tools that will assist you in achieving a productive and satisfying life, or transition from retirement to your “Next Chapter”.

This is a non-financial class; in other words, we aren’t selling you financial services, we are equipping you with tools you can use to enjoy a rich and productive retirement!

Dates: 
 Two Wednesdays, November 5 and 12 from 9am to noon.  Plan to attend both dates. (This is a two-session, six-hour course.)

Place: Welborn Community United Church of Christ
5217 Leavenworth Road, Kansas City, KS 66104

Cost: $20 per person/ $10 for Next Chapter Kansas City members
The class size will be limited to 20; enrollees will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. A limited number of $10 scholarships are available, thanks to generous support from the Jewish Heritage Foundation and Leadership 2000 ***

How to Enroll: email Melissa Bynum at melissab@sckck.org

Call the Shepherd’s Center office at 913-281-8908 or send your $20 check ($10 if you are requesting a scholarship) to:

Shepherd’s Center of KCK

757 Armstrong Ave., Kansas City, KS 66101

Adventures in Learning to be held Friday, June 20 at Grace Lutheran

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Adventures in Learning, a free program of the Shepherd’s Center of KCK, will take place beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 20 at Grace Lutheran, 3333 Wood Avenue.

The building offers entry-level parking and easy drop off of both people and equipment. Everyone is welcome to attend part or all of the day’s activities. The schedule for Friday, June 20 is:

9:00-9:35 a.m.
Health Screenings
Blood sugar and blood pressure checks provided by Delores Homes, LLC (no cost)

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Registration and Fellowship
Refreshments available while you meet & greet.

NEW! 9:40 to 10 a.m.
Chair Exercises with Frances/ Delores Homes, LLC

10:00-11:00 a.m.
Issues Forum : State Rep. Tom Burroughs
Legislative Update 2014
Travelogue: Brazil — presented by Ed Shutt

11:00 a.m.-noon
History : Civil War Trivia—presented by Ed Shutt

Words of Inspiration; Rev. Ken Nettling—Things you need to know in the Bible, but were afraid to ask

Noon - Lunch
$4 or Bring Your Own (call to make your reservation)
Menu: Sloppy Joe, Augratin potatoes, vegetable mix, peaches, strawberries, milk, coffee, water

12:30 p.m. - Program
Presiding: Nancy Kurtz
Invocation:  Diane Maddox
Program:  Kate Fields, Humane Society of Greater Kansas City
 
Make a reservation for lunch by calling the Shepherd’s Center office – 913-281-8908.

Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kansas to hold Used Book and Bric-A-Brac sale

Courtesy of the Shepherd’s Center of KCK

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- The Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kan., will hold its 20th annual Used Book and Bric-A-Brac sale from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 12 and 13 at the Conference Center located on the campus of Kansas City, Kansas Community College.

We will have a large selection of used books and household bric-a-brac for sale. Come and shop for books and bargains.

We will take donations of items beginning at 8am on Tuesday, March 11, at the conference center. The Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kansas is a 501c3 organization with the IRS, so any donations are tax deductible and tax receipts for donations will be available.

For questions or for more information, please contact the Shepherd’s Center at 913-281-8908.

Shepherd’s Center of KCK announces Spring 2014 Creative Class schedule

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- The Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kansas will offer a variety of creative/ life-long learning classes this Spring. There is still time to sign up for one of our fun and informative classes.

All classes except for the digital literacy/beginning computers classes have a small fee to participate. Call the Shepherd’s Center at 913-281-8908 to sign up for any or all of these classes.

Plastic Canvas, taught by Betty Lloyd, will begin on Tuesday, Mar. 4 and run through April 8; 10 a.m.-noon at University United Methodist, 3148 Parallel

Knit One, Purl Too, taught by Joan Daniels, will begin on Saturday, March 1 and will meet March 8, March 29 and one additional date to be announced; 10 a.m. to noon at the West Wyandotte Library, 1737 N. 82nd Street.

Quilting, taught by Geraldine Strader, will begin on Wednesday, March 5 and run eight straight weeks, through April 23; 10 a.m. to noon at Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel.

Scrapbook and Card Making Class, taught by Nancy Kurtz will begin on Thursday, March 13 and run five sessions, every other Thursday (March 13, 27, April 10, 24 and May 8) from 9 a.m. to noon at Nancy’s home (address will be provided to those who sign up).

This class would be fun for learning to organize family photos and mementos.

TALK Books Series (sponsored by the Kansas Humanities Council) Volunteer coordinator: Jean Brown
Books are available for loan at the Shepherd’s Center office.

All discussions will be held the first Wednesday of the month March through June, from 1-3 p.m. at Trinity Community Church, 5010 Parallel.

The TALK Books schedule is:

• March 5 – Alan Lubert will discuss The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

• April 2 – Trish Reeves will lead The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

• May 7 – Sister Rosie Kolich will lead My Last Days of Roy Rogers by Pat Cunningham

• June 4 – Judith Richards will lead The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night by Mark Haddon

Beginning Computer Classes – FREE! Our first session is being offered in Spanish.

This is a four week class, once a week beginning on Tuesday, February 18 through Tuesday, March 11 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Grandview Park Presbyterian, 1613 Wilson Blvd.

The class will cover: basic computer skills, basic Internet skills, setting up an email account, learning the basics of social media. A free meal will begin at 6:30 pm each class night.

For more information on this class, please call the Shepherd’s Center at 913-281-8908 or contact Orlando Gallardo at 319 504-1699.

Additional free computer classes will be offered soon; these classes are offered as a partnership with Trinity Community Church, and are the result of a grant received to help residents become more computer literate.

Shepherd's Center of KCK to hold biscuits and gravy fundraiser

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- The Shepherd's Center of Kansas City, Kan., will be hosting a "Biscuits & Gravy Fundraiser on Saturday, February 22.

More information:

Adventures in Learning to be held Friday, January 17 at Grace Lutheran

KANSAS CITY, KAN. ----- Adventures in Learning, a free program of the Shepherd’s Center of KCK, will take place beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, January 17 at Grace Lutheran, 3333 Wood Ave.

The building offers entry-level parking and easy drop off of both people and equipment. Everyone is welcome to attend part or all of the day’s activities. The schedule for Friday, January 17 is:

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Health Screenings (no cost)
Blood sugar and blood pressure checks provided by Delores Homes LLC.

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Registration and Fellowship
Refreshments available while you meet & greet.

10-11 a.m.
Issues Forum -  Sheriff Don Ash
Travelogue – Germany (presented by Mabel Shutt)

11 a.m. - noon
History – The National Debt (presented by Ed Shutt)
Words of Inspiration – Rev. Larry Frew

NOON – Lunch
$4 or bring your own
Menu: Sloppy Joe with whole grain bun, potatoes augratin, Scandinavian vegetables, peaches & strawberries, milk

12:30 p.m. - Program
Presiding: Norma Jacob
Invocation: Norma Jacob
Program: Scott Kauffman, financial advisor –
“Safe Investing in the New Year”

Make a reservation for lunch by calling the Shepherd’s Center office: (913) 281-8908

Shepherd’s Center to hold Biscuit and Gravy fundraiser breakfast

KANSAS CITY, KAN. --- The Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kansas will host a biscuit and gravy fundraiser breakfast from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14 at the Manor Place Senior Apartments, 6016 Leavenworth Road.

The apartment building is located directly north of the Sunset Plaza shopping center at 60^th and Leavenworth Road.

Tickets are $8 and will be available at the door. Breakfast will include two biscuits with gravy, hashbrown patty, sausage link, and coffee or juice.

All proceeds will benefit the programs and services offered by the Shepherd’s Center of KCK. For more information, call 913-281-8908.

Shepherd's Center of KCK to present "Adventures in Learning" August 16

By MELISSA BYNUM

KANSAS CITY, KAN. --- Adventures in Learning, the free monthly program of the Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kan., will take place Friday, Aug. 16, 2013, at Grace Lutheran Church, 3333 Wood Avenue. All are welcome to attend.

This month will feature a potluck picnic lunch and musical entertainment. Attendees are asked to bring a side dish to share with the group. Shepherd’s Center is providing hotdogs.

9:00—10:00 a.m. Health Screenings (no cost)
Blood Pressure checks by retired Health Professionals

9:00—9:50  Registration and Fellowship
(Coffee and Snacks)

10:00 – Noon: All programs will be held in the Fellowship Hall
Walter Woods and Judy Hershberger, Argentine Mennonite
Sheriff Don Ash—the “Singing Sheriff” - Maywood Community Church
Gabriel Harris, vocalist, voice student at KCKCC

Noon – Hotdog and Potluck Lunch
Presiding: Mary Hunt
Invocation: Rev. Ken Nettling, Pastor at Grace, Bethel, Immanuel and Faith Lutheran Churches

12:45 – Entertainment
Music, Music, Music!
Rev. Mic McGuire—Pastor, Living Water United Methodist Church
Tracy Case, organist, Welborn Community Church

Designed to celebrate and engage older adults, Adventures in Learning has been providing enrichment, fellowship and a noon meal for more than 27 years in Wyandotte County. Adventures in Learning provides free morning health screenings, selections of informational and educational workshops, and lunch with an entertaining program.

These monthly programs are free and everyone is welcome to attend; join in one workshop or stay for the entire program. Lunch is served at noon for $4. Please call the Shepherd’s Center office at 913-281-8908 for more information. Visit the Shepherd’s Center of KCK online at www.shepherdscenterkck.org.

Book sale to benefit Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kansas

The Shepherd's Center of Kansas City, Kansas will host its nineteenth annual used Book & Bric-a-Brac Sale on Wednesday and Thursday, March 13 & 14, 2013 at the Kansas City Kansas Community College Conference Center, 7250 State, KCK from 8 a.m. through 6 p.m.

The sale will include used books as well as items of household decorations, craft items, dishes, costume jewelry, and other miscellaneous items. With the exception of rare editions and coffee-table books, all books will be sold at $.50 for paperbacks and $1 for hardbacks.

This will be an opportunity for browsing, enjoying and discovering a book you’d like to read, or buying a special item for your home while supporting the Shepherd's Center.

Anyone wishing to donate items may bring them to the Conference Center from 8 a.m. until noon on Tuesday, March 12th, or call the Shepherd’s Center Office in advance of that date to arrange for a pick-up. Please no used clothing, magazines, or Readers Digest condensed books.

For additional information call the Shepherd’s Center Office at 913-281-8908.

Biscuits & Gravy Fundraiser for Shepherd's Center Saturday

Biscuits and gravy will be the fare Saturday morning for a fund-raiser at Kansas City Kansas Community College for Shepherd’s Center of Kansas City, Kan.

From 7-11 a.m., two biscuits with gravy, a hash brown patty, sausage links, juice and coffee will be served in the Conference Center adjacent to the Campus Lake at the south end of the college campus at 7250 State Ave. The cost is $8 with additional biscuits and gravy available for $1 each.

Those arriving between 8 and 9:30 a.m., will have an opportunity to meet and visit with a KCK original, Bill Hurrelbrink of WDAF Channel 4 Action News.

All proceeds will go to The Shepherd’s Center of KCK, an interfaith, multicultural non-profit organization that promotes and supports successful aging.

The Center provides 15 services that reach more than 1,200 people in Wyandotte County, focusing on health enrichment, education and home services.

Additional information is available by calling 913-281-8908.

Shepherd's Center to hold Biscuits & Gravy Fundraiser

Shepherd's Center breakfast fundraiser Dec. 1

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Shepherd’s Center, KCK Chamber to partner on benefit event

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Shepherd's Center to host program June 15

A free program of the Shepherd’s Center held the third Friday of every month at First Baptist Church, 29th & Minnesota.

Everyone is welcome.

The Adventures in Learning schedule for June 15, 2012 is as follows:

9:00—10:00 a.m. Health Screenings (no cost)
Blood Sugar and Pressure Checks by Spectrum Home Health. We recommend that no food be eaten 2-3 hours before blood sugar checks.

9:00—10:00  Registration and Fellowship
Refreshments available while you meet & greet.

10:00 – 11:50 a.m. Special Workshop Event- Peer Support
We are offering a one-time Peer Support training opportunity during this two hour time slot. Shepherd’s Center board members will be in attendance, and others are welcome to join.

10:00—10:50 Workshops (choose one)
Travelogue: “World’s Greatest Train Ride” – Video presentation led by Mabel Shutt, Community Volunteer
Issues Forum: “Legislative Update” – Representative Tom Burroughs, District 33

11:00 - 11:50 a.m.  Workshops (choose one)
Words of Inspiration: Pastor Mic McGuire, Living Water United Methodist Church
History: “200th Anniversary of the War of 1812” – Part II, Ed Shutt, Local Historian
Health: Marilyn Bakarich, Sacred Heart Home Health Care

12:00 Noon: Lunch—$4 or may bring your own
Menu: Chicken patty w/ whole grain bun, potatoes O’Brien, mixed veggies, and tropical fruit mix for dessert.

12:45 p.m. Program
Presiding: Woodyne Mann, Board Member, Shepherd’s Center KCK
Invocation: Pastor Mic McGuire, Living Water United Methodist Church
Program: “Flag Day History and Patriotic Sing-a-Long” - Woodyne Mann, Board Member, Shepherd’s Center KCK