200 E. 3rd St., Bonner Springs, KS 66012 Senior Center Director - Gloria Ochoa 913-441-0169 / Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm / www.bonnersprings.org
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
“SENIORS HELPING SENIORS” Wyandotte/Leavenworth Area Agency on Aging
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NANCY JONES-JOHNSON The Bonner Springs Senior Center is SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS hosting a Public Hearing on Thursday, April 18 from 10:00 to 12:00 BLAKE BEST SETH KENNEDY This is a great opportunity for the public ALEXIS COFER to learn about programs and/or give feedback regarding senior services in THESE BONNER SPRINGS HIGH Wyandotte and Leavenworth Counties SCHOOL STUDENTS WILL EACH RECEIVE A $1,000 Join the staff as they answer questions you have SCHOLARSHIP about any of the multiple services they provide. WE CONGRATULATE THEM ON EXCELLENCE IN ACADEMIC Nutrition Programs ACHIEVEMENT, COMMUNITY Caregiver Programs INVOLVEMENT AND THEIR PER- In-Home Services SONAL AND C.A.R.E. PROFESSIONAL GOALS. Information and Assistance on Senior Health Insurance Counseling AN INVITATION IS BEING SENT for Kansas (SHICK) TO THE WINNERS AND THEIR PARENTS TO ATTEND OUR Please come, listen and ask. MONTHLY LUNCH IN MAY AT This is free and open to the public . THE SENIOR CENTER
PLEASE STOP BY AND Refreshments MEET THEM!
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SENIOR CENTER
THE CENTER IS OPENED 8:00AM TO 5:00PM. MONDAY THRU FRIDAY DO YOU HAVE SOME FREE TIME AND EXCEPT HOLIDAYS WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER OR GET PAID TO DRIVE YOU CAN PLAY POOL, WORK THE SENIORS AT THE SENIOR PUZZLES, JOIN US FOR GAMES, CENTER TO THEIR TRIPS . BINGO OR JUST VISIT WITH FRIENDS.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE THE SENIOR CENTER IS FOR AGES 55 CALL GLORIA AT YEARS AND OLDER. 913-441-0169
FREE
Available at the Senior Center on Monday April 15 (Formally Known As) Starting at 9:00 MYSTERY LUNCH
This service is FREE but you must sign Please join us on your name and names of anyone else who Friday, April 12 . We leave the will be attending with you on the sign up sheet in the pool room and your Senior Center at 10:30. phone number before Friday, April 12 We may have to drive. No appointments will be accepted after this date
Newsletter Mailing Information Update Would you like to assist the parks and recreation department filling Easter eggs for the Our newsletter and calendar is now Easter egg Hunt held on available on the City of Bonner Springs Saturday, April 20, 2019? If so the eggs will be in website: the Honey Bee room on Tuesday , April 16 from www.bonnersprings.org. 12:00 until 3:00 pm.
We will continue to mail the calendar and You can fill eggs during that time newsletter out to those that would like to receive it. Please contact the Senior Center Cookies will be provided for those if you or someone else would like to be who participate added to the mailing list.
Our contact information is found on the front of the newsletter.
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NEW THEATER RESTAURANT
BUDDY-THE BUDDY
HOLLY STORY Casino Run WRITTEN BY ALAN JONES Another trip is scheduled for “Astonishing… Buddy Brings down the house and knocks April 16-17 2019 the theatre off its foundations.” – NY Post We will leave Tuesday, April 16 “The audience was on its feet at the end screaming for encores as if at a stadium concert.” – Newsday around 7:30am and return Wednesday, April 17 around 7:00pm. It’s Back!
You will need to provide your BUDDY-THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY. This own transportation to Kincaid joyous musical tells the story of Buddy Holly’s Coach in Edwardsville. short yet explosive career and features his clas-
sical hits: PEGGY SUE, THAT’LL BE THE DAY, NOT FADE AWAY, OH BOY, MAYBE The Director will not be in the BABY, RAVE ON and many more. office those two days.
You can contact Teresa This show Rocks! Or Betsy at 913-422-7010 Should you have any questions This musical is on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 We leave the Senior Center at 10:30
Cost is $38.00
Tickets must be purchased on or before
May 22, 2019 Tax day 2019 is Monday April 15, This is the day your individual tax returns are due to the government for the 2018 tax year.
Join us for Wii games, Pool, Puzzles, Bridge, Pitch, Five Crowns and Bingo!! Available Daily, Weekly, Monthly!!
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Cookies for Feed His Lambs
1st Thursday of every month. APRIL BIRTHDAYS These cookies are delivered to senior homes Barbara Mc 4-6 along with a basket of food Joyce H. 4-8 We really appreciate your donation of cookies Patricia R. 4-13 for these baskets Mary M. W. 4-21 Deloris O. 4-21 Gerald Burton 4-22
Potluck Braves Cyber Unit Come join us on Tuesday April 9 at 11:30 in the Honey Bee Room at the Senior Center
Your Birthday 6th Grade Students are Do not bring a dish coming by the Senior Center to assist you with your computer or cell phone questions. Not Your Birthday Bring a Dish They still want to continue to learn how to play pitch Birthday Cake Provided The students will also help fill the Easter Eggs for the Parks and Recreation
Tuesday, April 16, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Questions and Answers with
Justine, Interim Director BINGO Parks and Recreation and Gloria, Senior Center Director. AQUINAS HOME HEALTH Justine and Gloria are available in the Honey Bee room on Friday, April 19 at 10:30 for a question and answer session SANDY IS HOSTING ANOTHER BINGO WITH PRIZES We are here to answer any questions about ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 AT 10:00 the operation and the budget of the Senior Center PLEASE JOIN US FOR PRIZES AND FUN! Refreshments Provided
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APRIL NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK MONTHLY LUNCH APRIL 15 - 21, 2018 DATE: April 26, 2019 A Tribute to all of our TIME: 11:30PM Senior Center Volunteers
PLACE: Senior Center V aluable is the work you do, Honey Bee Room O utstanding in how you always come through L oyal, sincere and full of good cheer, MENU: Pork Loin U ntiring in your efforts throughout the year. Mash Potatoes and Gravy N otable are the contributions you make, Green Bean Casserole T rustworthy in every project you take. Salad E ager to reach your every goal, Rolls E ffective in the way you fulfill your role. Dessert R eady with a smile like a shining star, S pecial and wonderful - that’s what you are ! COST: $6.00 This is an opportunity to thank all of the DEADLINE SIGN UP: thousands of volunteers across the country who keep many organizations running, communities April 24, 4:00pm safe and promote services that otherwise would not exist without volunteers
Thank you to all the Volunteers that help out at the Senior Center..
Mark Your Calendars
New Dinner Theater—”Biloxi Blues” Wednesday, April 17, 2019, lunch included K - STATE Braves Cyber Unit - Tuesday, April 16 NUTRITION 2:00 to 3:00 pm
NO TUTORING ON TUESDAY, APRIL 2
Tie Blankets - Tuesday, April 11, 10:00 Pam, Nutrition Educator with K-State is hosting a talk about nutrition and prepare for Area Agency on Aging Town Meeting, us a healthy snack on Thursday, April 18, 10:00 - 12:00pm Thursday, April 4 at 10:30.
Feed His Lambs Cookies for Seniors bring Please come join us to see what Pam has to Thursday, April 4am offer in the way of healthy eating
Questions and Answers with Justine and Please join us Gloria, Friday, April 19, 10:30
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Bus Driver
The Senior Center currently has no volunteer or paid bus drivers for our trips. Is hosting a presentation at the Senior Center on Monday, April 22, 2019. I have been asked to begin scheduling at 10:00 the mystery lunch trip (now the lunch bunch) again. I have also scheduled a They will discuss: shopping and breakfast trip. What does Hospice Care provide? and If we cannot obtain a driver for these Key indicators a patient may need trips, the director will drive the van Hospice care which seats 6 passengers including the driver. The rest of you can drive or car They would be happy to answer any pool. questions you may have. The Dinner Theater trip for April is still contingent on a driver, otherwise the bus will take those available and others will have
to drive.
We are looking into other alternatives to hiring a bus driver.
FOOD DEMO
Please join us for our food demo on SHOPPING AND LUNCH Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at 10:00
We will have individual sausage WE WILL LEAVE THE casseroles. SENIOR CENTER AT 10:30 ON The cost is $2.00 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 TO GO SHOPPING,
WE MAY HAVE TO DRIVE OURSELVES
Tie Blankets WE WILL ALSO BE EATING LUNCH AFTER SHOPPING AT THE RESTAURANT OF YOUR Don’t forget to join us for Tie Blankets at CHOICE the Senior Center on Thursday, April 11 at 10:00 PLEASE JOIN US!
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