After nearly five months of battling the severe effects of COVID-19 and pneumonia in the hospital and in rehabilitation facilities, Chris Dearinger has finally returned home. The Basehor community has rallied around him to make the transition easier as Dearinger’s health is still not where it was prior to the contracting the virus.
Mary (Mick) Agnes Ward, 83, Tonganoxie. Funeral 1pm Tuesday March 8, 2022.
Think about participating in one of the exercise classes offered at the Council on Aging in 2022! There is no fee for participating, and you can join anytime. All classes are offered at the Council on Aging at 1830 S. Broadway in Leavenworth. Unless otherwise noted, classes are open to those 50 and older. For more information, please call 913-684-0777.
Tax services will be offered through March 31st, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
The Nutrition team is excited to kick off the celebration March for Meals 2022 which marks the 50th anniversary when President Nixon signed in to law a measure that amended the Older Americans Act of 1965 to include a national nutrition program for persons over 60 years of age and older. We will march in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade as part of this celebration.
We are available to assist with your transportation needs for seniors age 50 and over, as well as persons of any age with disabilities. Services include shopping and business (bank/post office) trips once per week, and hairdresser appointments as well as transportation to medical trips and for work. As always, reservations are required, and taken on a first call, first serve basis, for all trip purposes. A fee is required per trip per person. Beginning in March, masks are optional but encouraged for all Senior Express Transportation trips. Trip costs are included below.
Meet our Council on Aging Queen, Marie Gurski! She was crowned and serenaded by a quartet from the Cody Choraliers at our Valentine’s Party on February 11th. Thank you to Leavenworth Floral for donating the queen’s bouquet.
Enjoying different flavors of the world is a chance to learn more about your own food culture as well as those that may be new to you. Familiar ingredients can be presented in new ways and new foods may remind you of things you already know and love. You may also come across ingredients and flavors you’ve never experienced before. Trying foods and recipes from various cultures is one way to include different flavors into your healthy eating routine. Many cuisines offer dishes which include foods from each food group, so it’s possible to plan meals that are nutritious, well-balanced, and bursting with flavor. Trying new flavors and foods from around the world can also help you increase the variety in the foods you eat. Choosing a variety of nutritious foods from all of the food groups (fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein foods) and in the recommended amounts will help you get the nutrients that are needed for good health. Incorporate your favorite cultural foods and traditions, as you “Celebrate a World of Flavors” during National Nutrition Month® and throughout the year.
50+ TRAVEL GROUP: If you are 50 & over, have cabin fever, and want to get out of the house, join the Council on Aging on a trip to the Gateway Classic Auto Museum in Olathe, KS to see rows and rows of beautiful classic cars, exotic cars, and all-American muscle cars. We will depart on Saturday, April 9th, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. from the Council on Aging parking lot. The cost is a $7.00 transportation fee, paid by April 1st, and there is no cost for the museum. We’ll have lunch at Pizza West. The buffet price is $8.99 and includes pizza, salad, and soup. There is an additional cost for drink & gratuity. If this revs up your engine, call (913) 684-0777 or stop by the Council on Aging to sign up by March 23rd. Masks optional, but encouraged, on the bus, and we’ll observe local masking guidelines, if any, at the destination.
The Deeper Window Association, in collaboration with the Council on Aging, offers Let’s Roll with Sister Vicki, a mobile respite program for people living with early to moderate dementia. This nonmedical program gives people living with dementia peer engagement, community service, physical opportunities, and social and cognitive stimulation followed by a delicious treat every Tuesday from 11:00 am – 3:30 pm.