By Derek Wiley After winning a regional championship, Leavenworth sophomore Avari Johnson couldn’t help but be emotional, remembering how far she had come. “Last year, I… Login to continue reading Login…
Cindy McGuire, programming and marketing coordinator at the Leavenworth Public Library, is shown coloring in the Jahn Room of the library. The free Adult Coloring Club is held from noon to 1 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of each month at the library. All supplies are provided. For more information about the Adult Coloring Club, call 913-682-5666, ext. 5100. Photo by Mark Rountree
The Athlete of the Week poll includes athletes from Basehor-Linwood, Leavenworth and Lansing high schools. Coaches can email nominations to Leavenworth Times Sports Editor Derek… Login to continue reading Login…
TOPEKA — More than a dozen athletes from Leavenworth County have qualified for the KSHSAA state girls wrestling tournament. Competing in one of four regional… Login to continue reading Login…
By Derek Wiley The Lansing swim team left no doubt on Tuesday, outscoring Shawnee Heights 332 to 196 to win its fourth straight United Kansas… Login to continue reading Login…
The Deeper Window Association, in collaboration with the Council on Aging, offers Let’s Roll with Sister Vicki, a mobile respite e program for people p living with early to moderate e dementia. This nonmedical program ram gives people living with dementia peer engagement, community service, physical opportunities, and social and cognitive stimulation tion followed by a delicious treat every Tuesday from 11:00 am – 3:30 pm.
MONTHLY ACITIVIES: All of the following activities are held or meet at the Council on Aging, 1830 S. Broadway, unless otherwise noted.
Whether it’s from everyday y deadlines, financial struggles, or the COVID-19 pandemic, stress shows up often in life. And your body reacts to it: your heart rate increases, your blood vessels narrow—and over time, these little blows can n add up and do damage to your health, particularly your heart. With chronic stress, s, you’re more likely to have high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, obesity, , and poor sleep. Even other parts of your body – from your lungs to your gut – can take a hit.
We are available to assist with your transportation needs for seniors age 50 and over, as well as persons s of any age with disabilities. Services include shopping and business (bank/post office) trips once per week, and hairdresser appointments as well as transportation n to medical trips and for work. As always, reservations s are required, and taken on a first call, first serve basis, s, for all trip purposes. A fee e is required per trip per person. Masks are required for r all Senior Express s Transportation trips.
Think about participating in one of the exercise e classes offered at the Council on Aging in 2022! There is no fee e for participating, p ting, and you can join anytime. All classes are offered at the Council on Aging at 1830 S. Broadway in Leavenworth. enworth. Unless otherwise noted, classes are open to those 50 and older. For more infor- mation, please call l 913-684-0777.