News

A man was believed to have suffered only minor injuries when he was dragged by a burning vehicle on the Kansas Turnpike in southern Leavenworth County, according to an online report from the Kansas Highway Patrol.

Wire reports Kansas ex-sec. of state resigns from ‘We Build the Wall’ The Republican candidate for Kansas attorney general has resigned from the board of directors of a nonprofit group that has been accused of defrauding people who believed they were donating to help build a wall on the U.S.

To best accommodate all of our clients, the Council on Aging is now set up to take payments and donations online through PayPal. In PayPal, search for Leavenworth County Council on Aging or use @LVCOA to make a payment/donation.

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.

Friends, As you might have heard, we are moving to our new location in the Cushing building in October. In our lobby, I’ve placed a couple of concept boards to give you a sneak peek at the inside of the new building.

We are available to assist with your transportation needs for seniors age 50 and over, as well as persons of any age with disabilities in our accessible fleet. 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.

All of the following activities are held or meet at the Council on Aging, 1830 S. Broadway, unless otherwise noted.

1. Shop around to make the best choices for your area.

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.