May 2026
"ADVENTURES IN LEARNING"
Registration is Open
"Adventures in Learning" is our cornerstone program because we never stop learning.
SCT offers 2 - 4 classes on four Friday mornings in March, May, August, and October. Participants may choose to attend two classes and sign up for refreshments each Friday. Refreshments are provided compliments of one of our Community Partners.
"Adventures in Learning" is a time for learning, socializing, and catching up on what's happening at SCT. You will have an opportunity to meet other members as well as learn more about our community partners.
May 2026
Scheduled Speakers at a Glance!
Learning, Fellowship, and Food
It doesn't get much better than this!
May 8
9:00-9:50 am
A. News and Views with Kevin McFarland
B. Central Topeka Grocery Oasis "Where we've been and where we are" with Nadia Arbelo
C. Joys of Birding in Kansas with Dan Larson
10:00 Break - Healthcare Resort
10:40-11:30
D. Adding Native Plants To Your Landscape with Caroline Seals
E. Why Do I Need to Know Anything About Artificial
Intelligence with Stu Entz
F. PBS 56 years of Iconic Programming with Sheila Summers
May 15
9:00-9:50 am
A. News and Views with Kevin McFarland
B. Paris 2024 Olympic Games Volunteer- A Dream Fulfilled with Michael Callaway
C. Supporting Patients & Family in Transition – Gentiva Hospice with Sherry Poling
10:00 Break - Healthcare Resort
10:40-11:30
D. "Don't Touch that Dial" with Marshall Barber
E. Chat with The Shepherd’s Center Board of Trustees
F. Topeka Airport Authority with Curtis Sneden
May 22
9:00-9:50 am
A. News and Views with Kevin McFarland
B. Full Circle Sustainability, and Making Change in Your Spheres of Influence
C. Living Dangerously with Leia Lemons McGahee
10:00 Break - Aldergate Village
10:40-11:30
D. Fidget to Focus with Pat Dunavan
E. Arthritis, Exercise Your Options - Tips For Relieving Achy, Painful Joints with Burt DeWeese, PT of Rebound
F. Human Trafficking and Aftercare with Tom Reino and Dr Cobb
May 29
9:00-9:50 am
A. News and Views with Kevin McFarland
B. The Klan - What Goes Around, Comes Around with Debra Oliva
C. Topeka's Innovation & Entrepreneur Project with Stephanie Moran
10:00 Break - Arbor Court
10:40-11:30
D. Harp Sampler with Rob Banks
"Adventures in Learning" Presentation Categories
News and Views
Health
Religion
Community
Arts
People/Places
Library/Potpourri
Back by Popular Demand
"Adventures in Learning" Sample Presentation Topics
News in views
Kansas Authors
Combating Fraud
Jayhawk AAA
Cotten in Kansas
Parks and recreation
Topeka Shawnee Public Library
Remnants of The World’s Fair