Mama Mia Pizza Party 09 Sep 2021 3:00-4:30pm

We’re having a Pizza Party at Park West, join us for a slice of fun! Create your own pizza from a delicious selection of toppings to take home and bake, and enjoy cinnamon bread for dessert.

Luau In Paradise 19 Aug 2021 2:30-3:30pm

Aloha! We invite you to join us at Park West to celebrate summer at a Hawaiian Luau! Enjoy live entertainment as you relish authentic Hawaiian cuisine.

Ask the Experts 12 Aug 2021 10:00 AM

Join us to learn about rightsizing, financial planning, home safety, palliative and hospice care, senior living options, the physical benefits of pickleball, and more by area experts. Learn new information to support your health and financial and physical wellness during retirement. Enjoy chef-prepared bruschetta, caprese skewers, pizza crostini and cheesecake. Bring your questions!

Ask the Experts 12 Aug 2021 2:00 PM

Join us to learn about rightsizing, financial planning, home safety, palliative and hospice care, senior living options, the physical benefits of pickleball, and more by area experts. Learn new information to support your health and financial and physical wellness during retirement. Enjoy chef-prepared bruschetta, caprese skewers, pizza crostini and cheesecake. Bring your questions!

Red, White & Blue BBQ 01 Jul 2021 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

You are invited to join Park West for an old-fashioned backyard BBQ! Enjoy traditional favorites from the grill as you relax with family and friends.

Burgers and Shakes 17 Jun 2021 11:30am-1:00pm

For the man who says, “duct tape fixes everything,” for the long days of providing for your family, and for the countless other tasks you do without a thank you, we want to celebrate YOU. Join us for a drive-thru lunch in honor of those special men in our lives! Bring your funniest Dad joke for a special surprise! Enjoy a delicious lunch in honor of Dad!

Fraud and Scam Protection 08 Jun 2021 10:00-11:00 AM

Crime can happen to anyone, but there are simple measures that you can take to minimize the risk. Hear the latest crime trends that target older adults and learn what precautions you can take to avoid being a victim. Guest Speaker: Chris Mayer, Detective with Paladin Detectives

In this engaging online presentation, learn how nature plays an important role in our daily lives. Orla Concannon, Founder and CEO of Eldergrow, will explain the different kinds of nature interventions that have been used to treat and alleviate common health issues including cancer, dementia, and depression.

Gardening is an excellent way to experience nature firsthand, and older adults can benefit from the activity in multiple ways. No matter if you consider yourself to have a Green Thumb or not, you can be successful in the garden if you know the right tips, have the right tools and learn from the right teacher.

Spring has sprung, which means we are all ready to get outside and experience the warm sun on our skin and breathe some fresh air. Gardening is an excellent way to experience nature firsthand, and older adults can benefit from the activity in multiple ways.

Older adults can sometimes struggle with learning how to cook for just one or two people. Spending decades cooking for a busy table of kids and grandkids can do planning and preparing an individual entree to seem boring. Unfortunately, that means many older adults end up frustrated as they struggle to find the right recipe ingredients and portion sizes for themselves. This can often lead to serious nutritional challenges like eating less often or choosing a processed option over fresh.

Living in Kansas in the spring means we all must be extra vigilant when it comes to unexpected severe weather. Fortunately, systems in place can save lives, including the professionals on our local television channels. Join Sarah Fletcher, a favorite from Storm Team 12, as she talks to us more about how to stay safe during inclement weather.

There’s just something about getting your hands in the dirt and nurturing a plant. Beginner and advanced gardeners are always amazed when they see a plant grow and blossom in the garden. But it’s not just plants that bloom in the garden. The gardeners do too!

There’s just something about getting your hands in the dirt and nurturing a plant. Beginner and advanced gardeners are always amazed when they see a plant grow and blossom in the garden. But it’s not just plants that bloom in the garden. The gardeners do too!

With one in every four seniors falling annually, it is no wonder that falls and accidents are quickly becoming a public health concern for older adults living at home. Fortunately, clearing out clutter and making wise adjustments to other parts of the house can prevent many falls in the home.

According to the World Health Organization, nearly 50 million people worldwide live with dementia, with 10 million new cases diagnosed each year. This number feels staggering, but it also means that you are not alone if you love someone living with dementia. However, you can still feel isolated and overwhelmed as you sift through the next steps in your loved one’s treatment plan.

Join your friends at Legend of Hutchinson for a morning dedicated to the benefits and power of movement. We’ll learn how exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous to be beneficial to our minds, bodies, and souls. In fact, movement should be rooted in gratitude and joy!

As we age and our kids move out of the home, we can find ourselves suddenly cooking for just one person or two people instead of a table-full. If you aren’t quite sure how to cook for a smaller number, you aren’t alone. Many older adults end up frustrated as they struggle to find the right recipe ingredients and portion sizes for themselves. This can often lead to serious nutritional challenges like eating less often or choosing a processed option over fresh.

No matter if you believe you have a “green thumb” or not, you can find astonishing benefits while working in the garden. Together, we will learn about the sometimes unexpected health and wellness benefits that gardening can bring to anyone’s life.

No matter if you believe you have a “green thumb” or not, you can find astonishing benefits while working in the garden. Together, we will learn about the sometimes unexpected health and wellness benefits that gardening can bring to anyone’s life.

Join us as we learn more about how music uniquely affects the human brain, body, and spirit. Out of all the creative arts, music has the ability to bring back memories of childhood, adolescence, and adulthood. Because of how it affects the brain, music is often used as an intervention to decrease pain, encourage reminiscing, or decrease anxiety.

It’s been over one year since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, and while we have made great strides, there is still a long road ahead. Join us as we cover what’s been happening the past 10 months, as well as updates regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.

The COVID-19 pandemic is challenging every aspect of our society. While we do not know what our “next normal” will be, we know that how we respond to this crisis today could help us move forward and prepare to navigate whatever “normal” becomes.

Does the idea of losing your memory keep you up at night? Dementia is not a typical sign of aging, and there are things you can start doing today to decrease your risk of developing cognitive decline. Your diet, stress levels, and sleep quality can all contribute to a brain that isn’t functioning as well as it could.

Ready to stretch your creative muscles? Join Jolene French as she leads a virtual class all about the technique of paint pouring. Everyone is an artist, and everyone can benefit from expressing their creativity. Our virtual class will allow you to interact with others and try a new art form. We’ll also learn about the health benefits of making art, even if you don’t consider yourself a true artist.

COVID-19 has drastically altered life for all of us. However, due to an increased risk of severe complications, the pandemic has especially impacted seniors. Most seniors have chosen to change their regular habits, including limiting their social opportunities, to minimize their risk of being exposed to COVID-19. For someone living with dementia, the world may already become smaller just due to the impact of the disease. Isolation can make it much worse.

Discover how to be the boss of your brain and maximize its potential even in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. Want to make your brain more productive? Want to feel better emotionally and mentally? If you said yes, you need to start being the boss of your brain. Learn the latest scientific research about brain activity and how to care for it effectively and simply.

As a Veteran or the spouse of a Veteran, you are entitled to certain VA benefits. Unfortunately, many Veterans are unsure of which services they are eligible for. For those who served during wartime, other benefits often go unclaimed or unnoticed.

We all know the importance of physical and emotional health, but we often forget to practice a lifestyle that supports our brain with all the talk of exercise and healthy habits. The brain is one of the most important parts of our body, and we have the power to preserve and defend the connections it creates.