Event Calendar
Topeka Healthy Events Calendar
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FAMILY-FRIENDLY EVENTS
DOWNTOWN TOPEKA FARMERS MARKET – Saturday’s April 4 thru Oct., 7:30am-noon, 6th & Harrison. The open-air market is full of fresh fruits and vegetables, herbs, arts & crafts, flower, home-baked goods and more.
BREAD BASKET FARMERS MARKET – Every Saturday 7:30am-1pm in the West Ridge Mall parking lot, south end.
MONDAY FARMERS MARKET – Mondays 7:30-11:30am, thru Sep. 14, Topeka & Sh. Co. Library, 10th & Washburn. (closed Memorial Day & Labor Day)
FARMERS MARKET – Hoyt, Wed. 3-6
ROSSVILLE FARMERS MARKET – Thu. 4-6 at the city park by the pool
OVERBROOK FARMERS MARKET – Mon. 4-6 at the fairgrounds
LAWRENCE FARMERS MARKET – Sat. 7:30 – 11:30am, 824 New Hampshire St
PERRY LECOMPTON FARMERS MARKET – Fri. 4-6:30pm, parking lot of the former Thriftway
SATURDAY CRUISE NIGHTS – 5-9pm: 1st Sat: Spangles, 29th & Topeka Blvd (Cruise the Blvd!); 2nd Sat: Fairlawn Plaza; 3rd Sat: The Dugout, 17th & Fairlawn; 4th Sat: The Pad; 5th Sat: The Dugout.
ART SHOWING – now through Aug. 30, OpenStudios Lawrence, 745 New Hampshire. Artists Brandt Minden & Toni Brou have a studio/storefront through the end of August. Brandt has joyful geometric paintings from $40 as well as affordable nature photo prints. Toni has cards, magnets, ornaments, prints and paintings with positive imagery, and as her well-known sun assemblages (as seen on CBS Sunday Morning) from $48. Thursday/Friday: 11a-7p; Saturday 9a-3p; Sunday 11a-3p. In addition, they will be participating in Final Fridays in Lawrence July 31 and August 28. https://openstudioslawrence.org/
AWANA – begins Wed. August 19, Bethel Baptist Church, 4011 N. Kansas Ave. You may register your 3 year old through high school children that night starting at 5:30 pm. Kids are invited to play in the gym with leaders before the club starts at 6:00 pm. A light snack and drink will be served. Early registration is available at betheltopeka.org.
AWANA – begins August 30, 5:50pm, Shawnee Heights Baptist Church. For info text Tamra 785-633-2008
ING NETWORKING GROUP – Aug. 5, 11:30am at IHOP North. All welcome, free to attend, order from menu if desired.
C5Alive “POWER” LUNCHEON – Aug. 13, 11:30-1, at Celtic Fox. Featuring John “Iron Man” Cantrell. Free admission. Meals available from menu if desired. Please RSVP to info@C5Alive.org so we know how many to expect. Open to the public – bring a friend!
SAVE THE DATE: C5 POWER Luncheon, Sep. 10, 11:30-1, Celtic Fox, featuring Chad Parks, award-winning wrestling coach for for Shawnee Heights, also involved in coaching football and FCA.
EATS AND BEATS – Aug. 13, 6-9pm, Evergy Plaza. Into the Gray opening for Landrush
FRIDAY FLICKS – Aug. 14, 7pm, Evergy Plaza. “Indiana Jones-The Last Crusade” is showing. Food Trucks on hand: Dj’s Catering, Kona, Carnival Cravings. Kids activities. Movie starts at 8pm.
ING NETWORKING GROUP – Aug. 19, 11:30am at Doughboyz Pizza. All welcome, free to attend, order from menu if desired.
SUMMERTIME BLUES – Aug. 19, 6-9pm, Gage Park Amphitheatre. East of Abilene, Bobby’s Food Co, Unique Treats. Free event.
LIVE AT LUNCH – Aug. 19, 11-1, Evergy Plaza. Jackie Myers, food trucks
SMART MARKETING MADE SIMPLE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES – Aug. 19, 11-4, 101 N. Topeka Ave, Burlingame, KS. Join the KU Small Business Development Center for an interactive, hands-on workshop designed for small business owners, startups, and community supporters. FREE to attend – https://ksbdc.ecenterdirect.com/signup. Register by Aug. 14
EATS AND BEATS – Aug. 20, 6-9pm, Evergy Plaza. Delta Haze opening for Paradize Band
CIRCUS GOLDEN STAR – Aug. 20-23, Westridge Mall. Big Top adventures! Book online & save: CircusGoldenStar.com/tickets/
GAGE PARK HISTORY WALK – Aug. 21, 6-8pm, Mini Train Station. Gage Park is the crown jewel of Topeka’s parks and has a history to match! Hear the tales of the Old Gage Park Pool, Camp Curtis, and meet the people who helped bring the park to the modern attraction you see today. All Ages. Fee: $3
MIDWEST DEMO KINGS CAR AUDIO COMPETITION – Aug. 22, 11-4, Woodshed Event Center, 1901 N. Kansas Ave. Multiple classes, lout music all day, all makes & models
VEIL EVENTS BRIDAL SHOW – Aug. 23, 1-4pm, The Beacon
LIVE AT LUNCH – Aug. 26, 11-1, Evergy Plaza. Justwynmoore, food trucks
EATS AND BEATS – Aug. 27, 6-9pm, Evergy Plaza. Blacktop Thunder opening for Mark & the Sharks
HERITAGE FESTIVAL – Aug. 29, 11-8, Ozawkie City Park. Live music, food, vendors and more
TOPEKA FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL – Aug. 30, 11-5, Gage Park. Games, entertainment, food trucks galore!
HHHS FOOD TRUCK NIGHT – Sep. 4, 4-8pm, 5720 SW 21st. Food and local bands. Bring a lawn chair. Helps homeless animals.
FIRST FRIDAY MUSIC IN REDBUD PARK – Sep. 4, 5-8pm. Stephanie Teagarden: Tyler Swain.
ING NETWORKING GROUP – Sep 5, 11:30am at IHOP North. All welcome, free to attend, order from menu if desired
WOODSHED 1ST SATURDAYS MARKET – Sep. 5, 9-2, Woodshed Event Center parking lot. (also every Sunday) Vendor spots only $10 – just show up and pick a parking stall! Pull-through 2 spots = $20 (only $35 for Sat & Sun both). Produce, food trucks, antiques, crafts, baked goods and more!
HUFF ‘N PUFF HOT AIR BALLOON RALLY – Sep. 5-7, Huntoon & Fairlawn. Balloon launches, vendors, & more. No admission, no parking fee. Please – no drones, no pets. Weather permitting. Contact: gpbcpres@gmail.com; www.huff-n-puff.org
KANSAS CITY RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL – Sat. & Sun., Sep. 5 – Oct 18, 10am – 7pm PLUS Mondays, Sep. 7, 10am – 7pm and Oct. 12, 10am – 5pm. www.kcrenfest.com. FB @KansasCityRenFest 913-721-2110 (email voice@cox.net to see how to get free tickets from Metro Voice!)
C5Alive “POWER” LUNCHEON – Sep. 10, 11:30-1, at Celtic Fox. Featuring Chad Parks, award-winning wrestling coach for for Shawnee Heights, also involved in coaching football and FCA. Free admission. Meals available from menu if desired. Please RSVP to info@C5Alive.org so we know how many to expect. Open to the public – bring a friend!
SAVE THE DATE: C5 POWER Luncheon, Oct. 8, 11:30-1, Celtic Fox.
FRIDAY FLICKS – Sep. 11, 7pm, Evergy Plaza. “Mean Girls” is showing. Food Trucks on hand: La Creperie Co., Pineapple Dream, Taqueria Mexico Lindo. Kids activities. Movie starts at 8pm.
HOLY SMOKIN JAMBOREE – Sep. 12-13, Mother Teresa Catholic Church, 2014 NW 46th St. family-friendly event with great food, drinks, bingo, cake walk, crafts, raffles, silent auction, and live music by THE BASH Saturday night. Car show, 5K run/walk and poker run and cornhole tourney on Saturday. Outdoor Mass and live auction on Sunday. Wristbands for all-day kid games & inflatables! Register at www.holysmokinjamboree.org!
VBP VETTES 8TH ANNUAL CORVETTE SHOW – Sep. 12, 8-3, Furniture Mall of Kansas at West Ridge Mall. Entertainment, silent auction, door prizes, vendors.
SCOUTING AMERICA TROOP 7 CAR SHOW – Sep. 12, 10am-2pm, 400 SE 29th St.
SUMMERTIME BLUES – Sep. 16, 6-9pm, Gage Park Amphitheatre. Brody Buster, Tod’s BBQ, La Creperie. Free event.
FIRST FRIDAY MUSIC IN REDBUD PARK – Oct. 2, 6-9pm. John Depew.
MAPLE HILL FALL FLING – Oct. 3, 9am, Maple Hill Community Congregational Church, 218 Main St.
TOPEKA FALL FEST – Oct. 10, 10-3, NOTO Arts District – Redbud Park & Veterans Park, plus Kansas Ave & Breezeway to Veterans Park. 100 vendors, food trucks, petting zoo, inflatables, kids games, face painting, live music, cake walks, fresh apple cider, pumpkin decorating. See Topeka Fall Fest on Facebook or email info@c5alive.org.
MAPLE LEAF FESTIVAL – Oct. 17-18, Baldwin City
ONGOING EVENTS
CYCLING EVENTS – Various cycle rides are offered by Kansas Cyclist. www.kansascyclist.com/
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES – Outdoor events and activities. www.getoutdoorskansas.org/calendar
SK8AWAY LEARNERS SESSIONS – Every Saturday morning 11-1, Sk8away, 815 Fairlawn Family fun environment and the best deal in town, $8 per person but an adult skates for free with paid child! sk8away.net; 785-272-0303; manager@sk8away.net
PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP meets 1st Thursday every month at 5:30 pm, Midland Hospice House, 200 SW Frazier. Jean Barton 785-478-9045.
SENIORS NUTRITIONAL LUNCH – Weekdays, except holidays, at noon at Auburn Civic Center, 1020 N. Washington St. Minimal cost per person. Reservations/cancellations are required 24 hours in advance by calling 295-3980. Each meal includes 1% milk and sugar-free items are included for diabetics. 785-215- 0064.
FREE MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION – 4th Tue. through Nov., 9am, 1231 NW Eugene St. Randel Ministries, Inc., in partnership with Harvesters and Family of God Church will have its monthly food distribution. No ID or proof of income required, first come first served. Distributing fresh produce and other items to families in need. 785-234-1111 www.RandelMinistries.com
HOPE HOUSE FREE COMMUNITY CLOTHING BANK – Wed. 6-8pm, and Sat. 10-12, weather permitting. Oakland Church of the Nazarene: 939 NE Oakland
FRIDAY NIGHT FUNNIES – Every Friday at Cosmos Court, 909 S. Kansas. Weekly comedy show is only $15, or two for $25.
FIRST FRIDAY ART MARKET – Downtown and NOTO arts district. Arts, antiques, fine crafts, flea market items, snacks & beverages, entertainment and more.
FIRST SATURDAY BREAKFAST BUFFET – 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM, Shawnee Heights UMC, 6020 SE 44TH
HARVESTER FREE MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION – 2nd Saturday each month, 10-11am, Oakland Church of the Nazarene: 939 NE Oakland
GRAND OTTAWA OPRY – 2nd & 4th Saturday, 5:30PM-pre-show, 6PM showtime, Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 S Hickory, Ottawa. Tickets are $15 and only at the door. Ph. 785-241-6762, email grandoopry@gmail.com. GrandOttawaOpry.com
HARVESTERS MOBILE FOOD PANTRY, 1st & 3rd Saturdays, 2-3pm, Shawnee Heights UMC parking lot.
WOOD VALLEY PICKERS – Last Sat. of each month, 7pm, Classic Bean, Fairlawn Plaza. Folk & Country, Free admission. 785-271-5005
WOODSHED OUTDOOR MARKET – Sundays 9-2, 1901 N. Kansas Ave. (when temperature is over 50 degrees)
OPEN INDOOR COURT PICKLEBALL – Sundays at 4pm, Berryton United Methodist Church (7010 SE Berryton Rd. All ages and abilities welcome.
“PICKIN’ ON THE PRAIRIE”, a FREE Acoustic Jam at Great Overland Station every Sunday from 1-3pm. For info: 785-251-6944
FREE WEEKLY COMMUNITY PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Sundays 8:10-10:30am, Oakland Church of the Nazarene: 939 NE Oakland, followed by church services at 10:45am with Pastor Jeanette Cook.
KANSAS PRAIRIE PICKERS – Fourth Sun. ea. Month, 1pm, Auburn Community Center. Foot-stomping, hand-clapping tunes. Concessions available
THE HEAT – FREE fitness classes for the community. Located at Florence Crittenton Services Center for Integrative Health, 5423 SW 7th St. www.flocritkansas.org Sun. 4-5 pm Yoga; Mon. 12-12:45pm Cardio Remix; Mon. 5:30-6:15pm STRONG™; Tue. 12:15-1:15pm Restorative Yoga; Tue. 5:30-6:15pm Zumba®; Wed. 5:30-6:15pm Cardio Sculpt; Thu. 12:15-1:00pm Pilates + CIRCL Mobility™; Thu. 5:30-6:15pm Zumba®; Fri. 12-12:45pm POUND
TOPEKA NEEDLEWORK GUILD – Every Mon. (except holidays) 9a-11a in the Menninger Room of the Topeka Public Library. Bring a project to work on as we share our needleworking skills and ideas. All are welcome to drop in.
SENIOR STRETCHING EXERCISES – each Mon. – Wed. – Fri., 9:30-10:15am, Seaman Community Church, 2036 NW Taylor St. Enter on the east side of the Fellowship Hall. No Charge. 785-249 -1666
SENIOR FIT & FUN PROGRAM – Every Mon., Wed., and Fri at 1:30 at Pleasant Hills United Methodist Church, 4525 NW Button Rd., 785-246-1737.
TAI CHI FOR HEALTH – Monday 10:00 – 11:00 at Lowman United Methodist Church and Thursday 9:30—10:30 at Topeka Zoo. No training is needed, just watch and follow. Please contact Madon Daily at 505-424-8989 or madondailey@gmail.com. To Join from Home via Zoom, contact Madon for the Zoom link and password.
PICKLEBALL – Monday and Wednesday, 1:00 – 3:00 pm, First Baptist Church, 3033 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka. Park on the West Side, where the gym is located. Requires a signed liability waiver. SCT Membership is strongly encouraged. If you would like to play, contact coordinator Dave Mathias, davemathias@sbcglobal.net, or Betsy Thompson, betsyjthompson@gmail.com.
SHEPHERD’S CENTER BOOK CLUB – 1st and 3rd Monday of the month from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1275 SW Boswell Ave., Topeka. Please contact the office at 785-249-3258 or shepherdstopeka@yahoo.com for the book of study.
STRENGTH, MOBILITY, STABILITY EXERCISE GROUP (SMS) Monday 9:00- 9:30 am, Arbor Court, 4200 SW Drury Lane, Topeka. Tuesday and Thursday, 9:00 – 9:30 am, Rosehill Place, 3600 SW Gage Blvd # 97, Topeka. Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 – 10:45, Grace UMC, 2627 SW Western Ave, Topeka. If you would like to attend, call Anne Crawford at 785-273- 4527 or email anne.crawford@cox.net.
TOPEKA LIONS CLUB – 2nd Mondays at Noon at Wings, Etc. Come at 11:30 to order from the menu. Guests welcome.
OVERCOMER’S OUTREACH ANONYMOUS RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP – Mondays 6:30-7:30pm, at Be Filled Of South Topeka, 200 Airport Rd, Bldg. 818 Suite 1. Led by Pastor Bill Ritchey. 785-817-2802
OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP – First Tuesday of each month at St. Francis Health, 1700 SW 7th St, Meeting Room, 2nd floor, 6:00 – 7:30 PM. Anyone with an ostomy may attend. The goal is to provide education and ongoing support for individuals with an ostomy. Contact Teresa Kellerman at 785-295-5555 for information.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE – Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30PM at The Woman’s Club of Topeka, 5221 SW West Dr. Bill Gates and Warren Buffett play duplicate bridge! It is great for your brain health. For info email janescola@hotmail.com.
LADIES’ EXERCISE – Tue. evenings 7-8 pm & Fri. mornings 8-9 am, First Baptist, 129 w 15th St., Lyndon. free active support: fat burning, strength, fitness. Contact Sheri 207-0380 or pamperedchefsheri@live.com
LIBRARY’S LEARN & PLAY BUS – Every Tuesday 1-3pm, Auburn Community Center.
GRANDPARENT/RELATIVE CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP – 3rd Tue., 6:30-8pm, 2nd floor meeting room, St. Francis Hosp, 1700 SW 7th. For info: Sharla, 286-2329; Jennie (English/Spanish) 231-0763.
HEALING AFTER LOSS TO SUICIDE (HeALS) – Topeka support group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8, at 1st Congregational Church, 17th and Collins. For info: Topeka.heals@gmail.com or 785-380-9309.
NARVRE Meeting (Nat’l Assn of Retired and Veteran Railroad Employees) – Second Tuesday of each month at Museum of the KS National Guard, 125 SE Airport Dr, Topeka – 9:30AM.
CAREGIVERS GROUP– Caring Hearts of Hope meet 2nd and 4th Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30pm at Highland Heights Christian Church. This group will root its encouragement in God’s word and prayer as well as conversation and sharing and is open to all those who care for others with illnesses such as Alzheimers, dementia, cancer or other debilitating illnesses or injuries. For dates and info, go to “Weekly Class List” at www.highlandheightscc.com or call 785-379-5642.
SENIORS PITCH CLUB – Every Tuesday 1 pm at Garfield Community Center.
First visit free then a dollar per visit for coffee and replacement cards
FREE MOBILE FOOD DISTRIBUTION – 4th Tue. through Nov., 9am, 1231 NW Eugene St. Randel Ministries, Inc., in partnership with Harvesters and Family of God Church will have its monthly food distribution. No ID or proof of income required, first come first served. Distributing fresh produce and other items to families in need. 785-234-1111 www.RandelMinistries.com
HAND AND FOOT CANASTA – 2nd & 4th Tue., 2-4pm, St. David’s Episcopal Church, 3916 SW 17th St. Must arrive before 2pm and stay for the entire game. Email Caroline Huff at lilbopper1@gmail.com or call 228-2447.
MEXICAN TRAIN DOMINOES – 1st & 3rd Tue., 2-4pm, St. David’s Episcopal Church, 3916 SW 17th St. Do not come before 1:45pm. Email Ottie Reed, reed7111@gmail.com, or Mary Adkins, marycatkeeper@gmail.com
MAP GROUP (MEMOIRS, ANCESTRY, PHOTOS) – VIA ZOOM – 4th Wed. 10-11:30am. Contact Rich McReynolds at rlm4017@gmail.com. A Zoom link will be sent to you.
FAMILY HISTORY WRITING GROUP – 2nd Wed. 10-11:30am, Lowman United Methodist Church, room 12. Do you have great family stories to tell and want to pass them down to the next generation but don’t know where to start? shepherdstopeka@yahoo.com
GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS – Every Wed, 7pm, St. Francis Hospital, meeting room #8.
JAYHAWK AREA AGENCY ON AGING – 4th Wed., 1pm, Rosehill Place Clubhouse. Monthly support group for caregivers of seniors. For info: 235-1367 ext.30.
VIP LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS – Every Wed., 10:45 bible study and meal at Noon, Topeka Church of the Brethren, 3201 NW Rochester Rd. (1 mile north of Dillon’s North). FREE lunch with Christian fellowship, devotions & entertainment provided by Topeka North Outreach, Free will donations accepted. For info: 785-224-8803 or vip@topekanorthoutreach.org
OPERATION BACKPACK – 1st Thur., 6pm, Indian Creek Elementary, 4303 NE Indian Creek Rd. Volunteers gather to assemble Weekend Snack Sacks for low-income students. Sponsored by Topeka North Outreach. For info: 286-1370.
TOPEKA AREA BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT GROUP – Third Thur. every month, 6-7:30pm, Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, 1504 SW 8th Ave. , employee cafeteria on 1st floor. All survivors, family, & friends welcome. Call Faye Miller: 207-2606 or Randy Williams: 232-8553
TOPEKA TWILIGHT LIONS BRANCH CLUB – 3rd Thursdays at 7pm at Lakeview Church of the Nazarene, 2835 SE Croco. Social gathering, guests welcome. Topekalions.org
LINE DANCING – 2nd & 4th Thu. 1:30-3:30 at First Baptist Church, 3033 SW MacVicar Ave. Contact Karen Botkin at 785-945-6785 or Jim Baer at 785-256-2432 or jimbaer73@gmail.com to register.
BRIDGE GROUP – 1st & 3rd Thu. 1- 3:30pm, at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St. To play, arrangements must be made by Mon. 5pm with Joan Arterburn at 408-5174.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP – The 1st Friday of every month from 4pm-5pm in the cafeteria of the first floor of Kansas Rehabilitation Hospital, 1504 SW 8th Ave. Meet other stroke survivors, their families, and hear guest speakers discuss topics related to recovery. Contact Randy Williams at (785)232-8553 with any questions.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY – Every Fri., 6pm, 1912 Gage Blvd. A Christ-centered program, based on 8 principles found in Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. Applying these Biblical principles, become free from addictive & dysfunctional behaviors. crtopekaks.org.
TOPEKA GEM AND MINERAL SOCIETY – 4th Friday of the month. 7:15pm, 1st Congressional Church, 1701 SW Collins.
TOPEKA NAR-ANON FAMILY GROUP – For families & friends who are affected by someone else’s narcotic addiction. Every Mon. @ 7pm; Every Sat. at 10am. First Baptist Church, 3033 SW MacVicar, Enter Door A, Room 211. www.naranonmidwest.org
SATURDAY FAIRLAWN STARTER BIKE RIDE – Every Sat., start at 8am at Classic Bean in Fairlawn Plaza, end at Pizagle’s. Great for beginners. director@cottonwood200.org
HARVESTER’S PROGRAM FOR SENIOR CITIZENS – every second Sat., takes place at Christian Lord Ministries, 2421 SE California. Call 266-4979.
HERBTalk – Topeka herbs study group meets Third Saturdays for fun and interactive group learning and sharing about herbs/medicine plants. 7321 SE 45th, Prairie Meadow Greenhouse. RSVP Amy 785-379-8848. $5.00 cash only charge; Free beverages and herb snack samples. Lunch option $6.00. talkherbswithus@gmail.com
TOPEKA FOLK DANCERS CLASSES – Sundays, 2-4pm, 2637 SE 41st St. Dances from 20 countries. No partners or experience necessary. No fee. 215-0968.
OPEN INDOOR COURT PICKLEBALL – Sundays at 4pm, Berryton United Methodist Church (7010 SE Berryton Rd. All ages and abilities welcome.
KANSAS PRAIRIE PICKERS – Fourth Sun. ea. Month, 1pm, Auburn Community Center. Foot-stomping, hand-clapping tunes to tickle your fancy. Concessions available
SQUARE DANCING – Shawnee Swingers has monthly dances and sponsors lessons in the Fall. For info, call or text 785-845-2357 or email shawneeswingers@gmail.com. On Facebook: Shawnee Swingers Square Dance Club. wesquaredance.com
SEX TRAFFICKING INFORMATION – 785-230-8237
ABORTION RECOVERY SUPPORT – Providing services for women & men who suffer from Post-Abortion Syndrome…we can help mend a broken heart! For info: Kay Lyn at KLCarlson20@cox.net.
AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS – for friends & families of alcoholics. For info: 785-409-3072 or topekaalanon.org
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUPS – Monthly support group meetings for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. For info: Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, 271-1844 or email cindy.miller@alz.org.
HHHS Volunteer Program – Volunteers help keep animal’s environments clean and enriching, socialize with and read to cats, walk dogs, and more. Please complete a volunteer application at hhhstopek.org.
HOPE AND HEALING ACADEMY harnesses the power of horses to transform the human spirit. They are expanding services to address the needs and experiences of first responders and members of the armed forces. For info, call 785-224-4232 or go to www.hopeandhealingacademy.com.
AL-ANON is a support group for families and friends of alcoholics. For information on meetings in the Topeka area, call 785-215-1045 or email ais-topeka@kansas-al-anon.org. All correspondence is confidential
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS – Jayhawk Area Agency on Aging provides opportunities for caregivers to get together and share their ideas & feelings. 235-1367
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