August 2025
"ADVENTURES IN LEARNING"
Online Registration
"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 during our break between classes. 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.
August 2025
Scheduled Speakers at a Glance!
Learning, Fellowship, and Food
It doesn't get much better than this!
August 1
9:00-9:50 am
A. News and Views with Kevin McFarland
B. Stay Young with Travel with Oneta Ashcraft
C. Recycling Responsibly with Bill Sutton
10:00 Break - Presbyterian Manor
10:40-11:30
D. Trotting the Globe with Peyton Williams
E. Ask Me Anything LGBTQ+ with Dr. Shannon Sullivan
F. Classic Topeka Movie Theaters and Drive-Ins with Bill Shaffer
August 15
9:00-9:50 am
A. News and Views with Kevin McFarland
B. I Can And I Will with Steve Skrzypek
C. Big Brothers / Big Sisters with Ashley Massey-Lewis
10:00 Break - Brewster Place
10:40-11:30
D. Lunacy and Acts of God with Ruth Maas
E. U.S. First Ladies: More Than the Women Behind the Men with Diana Carlin
F. Cardiac Disease. The Truth About Hospice with Cindy Rush
August 8
9:00-9:50 am
A. News and Views with Kevin
McFarland
B. Reminiscences of a Retired Park Ranger Career with Doug Buehler
C. Holding Kansas officials accountable with Sherman Smith from the Kansas Reflector
10:00 Break - Midland Care
10:40-11:30
D. Building The DiscoveryCenter: Expansion Plans with Laura Burton
E. Introduction to JAAA, then Fraud/Scams with Pam Brown
F. Understanding/Managing Low Back Pain with Dr. Olusegun Onibonoje, DO
August 22
9:00-9:50 am
A. Redlining and Urban Renewal in Topeka: Good Intentions, Disastrous Results - Meredith Willard
B. Buttons: Not Just for Shirts - Jamie Spikes
C. Police Officer to Pastor? How Did That Happen? with Tony Hazen
10:00 Break - McCrite
10:40-11:30
D. Beyond the Screens with Melissa Brunner
"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
Regenerative Medicine
Kansas Authors
Combating Fraud
Jayhawk AAA
Melissa Brunner -TV
Parks and recreation
Shawnee County Recycling
William Allen White