Update: The next senior center potluck dinner will be 12 noon Nov. 1, 2023, with the band to follow. This will also be the center’s traditional Thanksgiving meal.

The Sewing Chicks give quilts to Osage County veterans. Any area veterans who have not already received a quilt from them is asked to come in and sign up for one. They also have a beautiful veterans quilt for raffle this month; tickets are $1 for 1 or 6 for $5, the drawing will be Nov. 11.

Hello from the Osage County Senior Center and the Osage County Public Transportation – where things are happening. The Sewing Chicks have a beautiful fall quilt up for a raffle so stop in and get your tickets.

The Lunch Bunch is going to Smoked Creations, in Ottawa, leaving at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 27. Casino trip leaves at 9 a.m. on Oct. 24.

John McGrath will be here to help with choosing the right Medicare Supplement plan, 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Oct. 26; stop in and make the right plan for you. Oct. 28, the trip to Ottawa Opra to see Lorena Prater will leave at 4:30 p.m.

Herms Foot care is here Oct. 19 and 24.

We are going to try and learn to line dance at 2 p.m. every Tuesday – it will be interesting. The ceramics class is $4 per class, most supplies are furnished. High Rollers is 2 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons. Home Town Health Care is here to call quarter Bingo at 10 a.m. every Tuesday; come and enjoy.

We are doing our shopping trips on the first and third Thursdays of the month going to Topeka Walmart, Sam’s and Aldi’s. Riders need to call the transportation department to make reservations.

The senior center crafters are in need of donations of buttons and lace if anyone has any they would like to donate.

I am open to all suggestions for activities and or outings. The center is available to be rented for events.

Come and enjoy the fun and activities with us!

Thanks, Franny
Franny Deters, Osage County Senior Center director

Upcoming:

Mondays: 8 a.m. sewing; 9 a.m. exercise (instructor led); 9 a.m. art/painting class; 12:30 p.m. Mexican Train dominoes; 5:15 p.m. play pitch and share snacks.

Tuesdays: 9 a.m. exercise (instructor led); 9:30 a.m. donuts, coffee, and conversation; 10 a.m. bingo (quarter bingo); 12:30 p.m. Mexican Train dominoes; 2 p.m. card games.

Wednesdays: 8 a.m. sewing; 9 a.m. exercise (instructor led); 12:30 p.m. Mexican Train dominoes; 1 p.m. Bible study (non-denominational); 2 p.m. diamond art.

Thursdays: 9 a.m. arts/painting class; 9 a.m. exercise (instructor led); 12:30 p.m. Mexican Train dominoes.

Fridays: 9 a.m. exercise (instructor led); 10 a.m. bingo (bring a prize worth $5); 11 a.m. blood pressure checks; 12:30 p.m. Mexican Train dominoes; 1:30 p.m. afternoon games.