A social, educational and recreational and home repair program with adults ages 60 and above that meets Monday – Friday 9:30am-12 noon with a meal provided by the Area Agency on Aging and occasional all day field trips.  

The goal of this program is to support adults in their senior years and help them sustain a quality of life that promotes their well being through good nutrition, free lunches, social interaction, recreational activities, cultural experiences and safety in their home.

Testimonies from the Bethel Center Senior Adult Community
Yo siento que es un buen programa. Me gusta porque la motivan a uno a caminar y a comer menos,tambien empese a comer mas verdures y tomar mas agua. – B.M. 76 (I think this is a good program.  I like it because it motivates you to walk and eat less, and to eat more vegetables and drink more water.)

En estos ultimos dias me he sentido mucho mejor porque he estado comiendo mucho mejor y estoy haciendo mucho mas ejercicio que antes gracias al apoyo y motivacion que he recibido aqui con Melinda A. Krautmann. – S.L  64
(In these past few days, I have felt much better because I have begun eating much better and I am doing lots more exercise than before, thanks to the help and motivation that I have received here at Bethel with Melinda Krautmann.)

”I’m combining exercise with errands now.  I walk to store for the short trips instead of driving car.  I need less money for gas.” J.B.  71
  


Activities include:

• Bingo for prizes
• Jigsaw puzzle assembly
• Music and Line Dancing
• Exercise and Nutrition Education
• Arts and Crafts including – Candle holders, scrapbook pages
• Needlework – Crocheting, Knitting
• Guided Reflection and Prayer Support

Home Maintenance and Repair includes:

• Interior and Exterior painting
• Securing handrails
• Repairing/replacing flooring
• Repairing minor leaks
• Cleaning
• Yard Maintenance
• Fence Repair

Field Trips to:

• Nelson Art Museum
• Wyandotte County Park
• Parkville
• Jacomo Lake
• Louisburg Cider Mill
• Shopping Centers
• Other places as suggested by the group.

As many as 35 adults participate in this weekday program and we welcome anyone age 60 and above.  Spanish speaking and English speaking adults are welcome to participate.  Language translation is available.

Volunteers are needed to lead various arts and crafts including crocheting, quilting projects, stained glass and assist with minor home repairs.

For more information on this program contact
Matthew Sweeten – Program Director/Volunteer Coordinator
Doris Wiggins – Area Agency Site Coordinator

 What we look forward to in 2006

• Beginning an intergenerational activity among Bethel Youth and Bethel Seniors that will take place twice a month.