There is always something going on at Osage County Senior Center, with regularly scheduled activities five days a week. The center is open to people of all ages. For more information, stop by 604 Market St., Osage City, Kan., or call 785-528-1170.

The senior center hosts a monthly potluck dinner at noon on the first Wednesday of each month. The next planned dinner is 12 p.m. Sept. 7, 2022, with musical entertainment planned afterward.

Osage County Public Transportation is available for anyone who needs a ride. For more information about OCPT or to schedule a ride, call 785-528-4906.

Here is the center’s regular weekly activities schedule, subject to change.

• Monday-Friday: 9-10 a.m. exercise class; 12:30-2:30 p.m. Mexican Train games, players bring a snack if they like.
• Monday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. sewing; 9-11 a.m. painting; 5:30 p.m. pitch, players bring a snack if they like.
• Wednesday: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. sewing.
• Thursday: 9-11 a.m. painting.

The Osage County Senior Center is working to get a ceramics and painting group started again. We have had a large number of ceramic supplies donated to the center. If interested, contact the center for additional details.

Christmas cards

There will be a Christmas card making class at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 24, in the ceramics room, and we have all the supplies you will need.

Osage County Public Transportation

Osage County General Public Transportation has moved to the senior center, 604 Market St., Osage City. The phone number is still the same, 785-528-4906. Anyone needing a ride can call; rides provided on first come first serve basis and door to door. We currently have a two stop limit. If additional stops are needed, dispatch needs to know and we’ll see what can be done with scheduling. We transport riders to medical appointments, work, shopping, etc. On a regular basis OCGPT goes to Topeka, Emporia, Lawrence, Ottawa, and the Kansas City area.

The Osage County Senior Center has scheduled a potluck dinner for 12 p.m. July 7, 2021, with everyone encouraged to bring a covered dish. Music will be provided by Jody Jackson and friends after lunch.

If you like ice cream, stop by the center July 9 for a homemade ice cream fundraiser; ice cream will be sold beginning at 3 p.m. until sold out.

For more information, stop by the center at 604 Market St., Osage City, Kan., or call 785-528-1170.

Upcoming

• Monday to Friday, 9-10 a.m. Exercise class with Dee Davenport.
• Mondays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. sewing; 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m. pitch, bring a snack if you like.
• Tuesdays, 9 a.m. ceramics, call before coming to verify times; 12:30-3:30 p.m. Mexican Train games, usually played every day.
• Wednesdays, 8 a.m.-12 p.m. sewing.
• Thursdays, 9-11 a.m. painting.
• Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. bingo; bring a $5 gift bag, everyone wins.

Dates to remember

• June 23: 1-6 p.m. blood drive.
• June 28: Midland Pace breakfast – 8 a.m., pancake, eggs, sausage.
• June 29: Hermes foot care 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• July 5: Center is closed for Fourth of July holiday.

The Osage County Senior Center is currently open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday, though activities have slowed down due to COVID. Exercise classes began again Monday, March 8, and will continue at 9 a.m. Mondays as chair exercise classes, and then possibly at 10 a.m. something a little different with more movement. For more information, contact the senior center at 785-528-1170.

The center hosts Mexican Train games on Tuesdays and some weeks every afternoon if enough people are interested in playing. There are books in the center library – some are free and some need to be checked out.  Also puzzles can be checked out and there is always one being worked on at the big table.

Senior commodities are distributed the second Wednesday every month at the center. Osage County citizens 60 years old or older that meet income guidelines qualify for the program. To signup, income verification and a one-month waiting period is required. The commodities are ordered one month in advance. For more information to determine if individuals or households qualify for the program, contact the senior center. Osage County citizens unable to come to Osage City to pick up commodities are asked to call the senior center.

For more information, contact Tammy Fager, Osage County Senior Center director, at 785-528-1170, or 604 Market St., Osage City, Kan.

Commodities are distributed at the Osage County Senior Center on the second Wednesday of every month.

To qualify for the commodities, recipients must be at least 60 years old with an income of $1,354 or less for one person, or $1,832 for two people in the same household. Income verification and a one-month waiting period are required. The waiting period is due to ordering a month in advance. Anyone in Osage County is eligible if they meet the above qualifications.

Anyone unable to come to Osage City and pick up commodities is asked to contact the senior center, as the center would like to know if there are people in Osage County that qualify but cannot travel to Osage City to pick up commodities. Anyone with more people in their household is also asked to contact the center to determine eligibility.

The Sewing Chicks are raffling off a Christmas quilt; tickets are one for $1 or six for $5. It would make a very nice Christmas present. The Sewing Chicks also have assorted items for sale at the senior center that would also make nice Christmas gifts.

Ceramics ladies are raffling off a lighted Christmas church; tickets are one for $1 or six for $5. There are also some ceramic items for sale at the center for Christmas gifts.

For more information, stop by the Osage County Senior Center at 604 Market St., Osage City, Kan., or call 785-528-1170.

Everyone is invited to participate in daily activities at the Osage County Senior Center. Here’s the regular schedule:

• Mondays – Sewing 8 a.m.; exercise with Dee 9 a.m.; Threads 1 p.m.; pitch is back 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays – Ceramics 9 a.m.; exercise with Dee 9 a.m.; Mexican Train with snacks 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays – Sewing 8 a.m.; exercise with Dee 9 a.m.
• Thursdays – Art and painting 9 a.m.; exercise with Dee 9 a.m.
• Fridays – Exercise with Dee 9 a.m.; bingo 10 a.m.

Upcoming:

A hearing aid service will be at the center Friday, Oct. 16. Toenails clipping or feet problems will be checked on Oct. 20 by appointment with Hermes Healthcare; call 316-260-4110.

John McGrath, a Medicare/Medicaid benefits specialist, will be at the center 12-4 p.m. Oct. 21. Anyone who would like to talk to him should call the center at 785-528-1170 to make an appointment. McGrath can advise regarding supplemental plans for those 65 and older on Medicare.

Sewing Chicks are giving quilts to local veterans for Veterans Day. Any local veteran who has not received one previously is asked to come to the senior center and sign up.

Commodities are distributed the second Wednesday of every month. Recipients are required to be 60 years old or older to qualify with an income of $1,354 or less for one person or $1,832 or less for two persons in the same house; income verification is required; a one-month waiting period is due to ordering a month in advance. Anyone in Osage County is eligible if they meet the above qualifications. Anyone unable to come to Osage City to pick up commodities is asked to notify the senior center.

For more information, stop by the Osage County Senior Center at 604 Market St., Osage City, or call 785-528-1170.

The Osage County Senior Center is planning another thrift sale, which will be Sept. 16-19, 2020. Everyone is invited to come in to shop for bargains and help out the center.

The Sewing Chicks would like to remind everyone that they have twin size quilts for sale at the senior center and a lot of other items. They accept donations of material and sheets. They support nonprofit organizations with monetary donations and items they make.

Commodities are distributed the second Wednesday of every month at the senior center. You must be at least 60 years old to qualify, with a monthly income of $1,354 or less for one person or $1,832 or less for two people in the same household. Income verification is required. The one-month waiting period is required because orders are made a month in advance. Anyone in Osage County is eligible and they meet the above qualifications.

Anyone with more people in the household is asked to contact the senior center for help with determining if they qualify. Anyone unable to come to Osage City to pick up commodities is asked to notify the senior center.

Upcoming

• Mondays – Sewing 8 a.m.; exercise with Dee 9 a.m.; Threads 1 p.m.; pitch 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays – Ceramics 9 a.m.; exercise with Dee 9 a.m.; Mexican Train games with snacks 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays – Sewing 8 a.m.; exercise with Dee 9 a.m.
• Thursdays – Art and painting 9 a.m.; exercise with Dee 9 a.m.
• Fridays – Exercise with Dee 9 a.m.; bingo 10 a.m.

For more information, stop by the Osage County Senior Center at 604 Market St., Osage City, Kan., or call 785-528-1170.

The Osage County Senior Center remains closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Sewing Chicks are working on making cloth face masks. They are in need of 100 percent cotton and flannel material. Also needed is elastic; some are using thin hair bands. If anyone has some they would like to donate, call the senior center and leave a message. Messages are checked every day.

Commodities for 60 and over will be distributed Wednesday, April 15, at the senior center, provided they are received on time. Center staff will be calling those that are signed up. Staff will bring the commodities to vehicles so that no one will need to come into the center.

Please stay safe.

For more information, call 785-528-1170. The Osage County Senior Center is at 604 Market St., Osage City, Kan.