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Linwood Senior Center • 1901 S. Kansas, Wichita, KS 67211 • (316) 263-3703Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Director: Cherise Langenberg • CheriseL@seniorservicesofwichita.org

Registration Required for ALL Center Activities

Monday9:00 Stretching9:30 Dynabands10:00 Bible Study

(first Monday)10:00 Early AM Bookclub

(second Monday) 11:30 Friendship Lunch

Tuesday9am–3pm Michelle’s Foot Care9:00 Brain Games9–11 Pickleball9:30 Fit & Balance10:30 BINGO 11:30 Friendship Lunch12:30 WSU Well-Rep1:30 Dime Bingo!

2:30 Writing Craft (1st Tues)2:45 Belly Dancing

Wednesday9:00 Arthritis Exercise11:30 Friendship Lunch1:00 Pinochle with Friends

Thursday9–11 Pickleball11:30 Friendship Lunch12:30 WSU Well-Rep1:00 Pinochle With Friends2:00 Games of Fame

(4th Thursday)2:00 Beginning Line Dance3:00 Advanced Line Dance

Friday9:00 Stronger Seniors10:15 Presentations10:30 (1st Friday) T & S

Pressure check11:30 Friendship Lunch12:00 Tournament 13 pt Pitch

Daily/AnytimeWalkingGNNP Lunch (for reservationscall 219-4020)10 pt Pitch 12:30

Monthly10:00 Advisory Council the lastWednesday of the month10:30 Birthday Party the third

Ongoing Activities

“Tomorrow is the first page of a 365 page book – be sure you write a good one.” - Brad Paisley

Happy New Year!!

I can’t believe it is the start of 2017. As you look forward in life --- ask yourself the followingquestions. What would really improve my life? How can I stay healthy and well in the New Year?What “out of the ordinary” options do I have for REALLY living? What can I do for others, to reachout and make life count? All these questions are good to ask yourself and I think you should.Goals and opportunities abound, so seek out the BEST options for you and your needs.

This month we have some great ways for you to organize your 365-page book, so let’s startwriting.

~Cherise & the Linwood Team~

Special Event – National Trivia Day!!

January 4 is known around the world as“National Trivia Day.” Join us at 2:30 p.m. tohave some fun with trivial facts—better yet,bring some facts along with you to share.Snacks and fun provided!

WSU Well Rep Classes

WSU Well Rep classes are starting up! Thisis a great option for you to work on yourbalance and strength. The Health Sciencesstudents are here and ready to work with you.Please join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays at12:30 p.m. to get you stronger!

Thanksgiving centerpieces were theNovember creation ofthe “Crafts with Barbara” class.

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January

Events are all on Fridays at 10:15amunless otherwise * noted.

January 6, 2017“Fun Ways to Exercise”

Come and find out what ourexercise programs can offer you!

Featuring Balance, Strength Training, Toning,and Dancing Your Way to Better HealthJudie Dansby, Nina Good, Elaine Kinder

January 13, 2017“Do you owe the IRS?

Get Help Through Taxpayer Advocacy!”Tracy Wilnerd, Advocacy Specialist

January 20, 2017Do You Have Medicaid?

Come find out options for FREE Dental Care& Other Helpful Resources

Shad Wilhers, United Healthcare

January 27, 2017“Great Puzzles to Stimulate Your Brain”

Cherise Langenberg

Writing Craft

Meeting Date: January 3 from 2 - 3 p.m. Thetopic is “Writing Genres.” Call Starla Criser at393-8195 for more information.

Coloring Seniors

There are many benefits to coloring, stressrelief is just one of the many. Please plan onjoining us on Wednesdays to color from 1 to 2p.m. Debra La Shon Boone is the volunteer coordinating the class. We will have fun andthere will be some gifts for those who participate. Call for more info!

Early Morning Book Club

Monday, January 9, from 9-10amWe have a great group of readers, so if you

LOVE to read and share wonderful books thiswould be a great group for you. We will bekicking it off this year with “A Wall of Men” bya Kansas Author, Margaret Hill McCarter. Shewas a teacher in Topeka, who happened towrite as well. The book talks about the earlyprairie, and how “stout and sturdy” the menand women who came to the plains had to be.Come and share some coffee and fun discussion.

Belly Dancing

Our introduction to “Belly Dancing ForWomen” class is growing! And we would lovefor you to join us. This is a fun class and helpsto strengthen your core. Judie Dansby is theamazing teacher. She has been dancing for15+ years and she is a gentle, graceful instructor. Join us for exercise in which youare having so much fun, you don’t know thatyou are exercising! Judie will be demonstratingsome of her techniques on Tuesdays from 2:45to 3:45 p.m.

Line Dancing Classes

ATTENTION! Beginning Line Dance andAdvanced Line Dancing Classes have changedtimes! Our energetic and enthusiastic instructor, Elaine Kinder, is ready and willing tohelp you get your “boot, scoot and boogie on”!

Join us on Wednesdays at 2 p.m. for Beginning and 3 p.m. for Advanced! Elaine willbe showing her moves and routines on Friday,January 6 at 10:15 a.m.

Holiday Closing

The Linwood Center will be closed on January 2 for New Year’s Day and January 16to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day.

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Craft Time With Barbara

Wednesday, December 11, from 2 to 4 p.m.We will be working on a decoupage craft.Bring your favorite picture or verse and we willget it looking amazing. Cost is $5. Call toRSVP at 263-3703.

Bible Study

Join us on Monday, January 9, for our BibleStudy Class. Pastor BJ Bennett will be leadingthe study from 2 to 3 p.m.

Living Well Support Group

Do you have a chronic condition that hasbeen challenging in your life? Do you need encouragement? Do you need some support? Then join us on Monday, January 30,from 3 to 4 p.m. We have great ideas that willinspire you in the New Year! This month’stopic is “Healthy Mind, Healthy Body, HealthySoul!” Call for more information 263-3703.

Happy Birthday

Baughn, Judy Brockelman, Patricia Cairns, Robert Campbell, Charles Cotter, Jim Darlington, Irma Doyle-Palmer, Steven Grimes, Terry Henderickson Carol Herrman, Elnora Mason, Wayne Montford, Peggy Nance, Karen Phelps, Rose Mary Rinearson, Patricia Spreer, Junior Taber, Wanda Walker, Dianna Ybarra, Sharon

Winter Safety Tips

When the temperature drops, older adultsrun a higher risk of health problems and injuries related to the weather, including hypothermia, frostbite, and falls in ice andsnow. Here are a few precautions everyoneshould take this time of year.

Hypothermia occurs when your body temperature drops to a dangerous level. Yourbody temperature can drop when you are outin the cold for an extended time because it begins to lose heat quickly. To prevent hypothermia, don’t stay outside for a long period of time, keep indoor temperature at 65or warmer, stay dry, layer your clothing, andcover your mouth and nose when outside.

Frostbite is most likely to occur on bodyparts farthest away from your heart. Commonplaces include your nose, ears, cheeks, chin,fingers and toes. To prevent hypothermia, allparts of your body should be covered whenyou go out in the cold. If frostbite occurs, runthe affected area under warm (not hot) water.

Strenuous activities like shoveling snowmay put too much strain on your heart. Shoveling can also be dangerous if you haveproblems with balance or have thin bones.

It is easy to slip and fall in the winter. Makesure steps and walkways are clear before youwalk. Clear away snow and salt your walkwaysat home, or hire someone to do it. Wear bootswith non-skid soles to prevent slipping. If youuse a cane, replace the rubber tip before it isworn smooth.

Winter is an especially important time to bevigilant when driving because road conditionsand weather may not be optimal. Rememberyour cell phone when you drive in bad weather,and always let someone know where you aregoing and when you should be expected back.Stock your car with basic emergency suppliessuch as a first aid kit, blankets, extra warmclothes, booster cables, windshield scraper,shovel, rock salt or a bag of sand or cat litter,water, flashlight and map.

(HealthinAging.org)

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