Shepherd's Center Activity Groups
Our Activity Groups are open to everyone in the community and are meant to encourage physical activity, intellectual and spiritual growth, and socialization for seniors. And, even though we encourage you to become a member to support the Shepherd's Center, you do not need to be a member to participate in these activity groups.
Let's get moving and have some fun!
Pickleball
Meets on Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 - 3:00 pm at 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. Contact
coordinator Dave Mathias at [email protected] or Betsy Thompson at [email protected] for more information.
Bridge
Party Bridge - American Standard
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, 1:00 - 3:30 pm, Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St.,
Topeka. To play, arrangements must be made by Monday at 5:00 pm by calling Joan Arterburn at
785-408-5174.
Hand and Foot Canasta
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm, St. David's Episcopal Church, 3916 SW 17th
St., Topeka. You must arrive before 2:00 pm and stay for the entire game. Do not enter the building before 1:45 pm. If you
would like to play, please email Judy Samuels at [email protected]..
Mexican Train Dominoes
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, St. David's Episcopal Church, 3916 SW 17th St, Topeka. Please do not enter the building before 1:45 pm. Park on the West side of the church and go to the East end of the fellowship hall. If you are interested in getting together, please email the co-coordinators, Judy Samuels at [email protected] or Mary Adkins at [email protected].
Writing Group
Meets on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 10:00 - 11:30 am, St David’s Episcopal Church, 3916 SW 17th St, Topeka. Do you have great family stories to tell, and you want to pass them down to the next generation, but don't know where to start? Contact our office at 785-249-3258 or email [email protected] for more information.
Strength, Mobility, & Stability - SMS Exercise
Meets on Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 - 10:45 am, Countryside UMC, 3221 SW Burlingame Rd, Topeka. This class includes a little Yoga, Tai Chi, Pilates, and Calisthenics to help provide strength, mobility, and stability. If you would like to join, please contact Anne Crawford, Instructor Coordinator, at 785-273-4527 or email [email protected].
Line Dancing
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, 1:30 - 2:30, and on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays for beginners, 1:30 - 2:30, at First Baptist Church, 3033 SW MacVicar Ave, Topeka. This activity is for anyone who likes to dance. There are many levels of experience in this class. Please contact Karen Botkin at 785-945-6785 or Jim Baer at 785-256-2432 at [email protected] for more information.
Book Club
Meets on the 1st Monday of the month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 1275 SW Boswell Ave., Topeka. For more information, contact Pat Kirkman at [email protected]
Pitch and Pinochle
Meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month, 1:00 - 3:00 pm at Our Savior Lutheran Church, 2021 SW 29th St, Topeka. Please use the east entrance when you come to join the fun! If you have questions, please email the coordinators, Sandi and Roland, at [email protected].
Mahjong
Meets every Thursday of the month, 1:00 -3:00 pm, Prince of Peace Lutheran, 3625 SW Wannamaker Road, Topeka. For more information, contact Mike Stanfill [email protected].