Life After Retirement
Our Mission - Engaging older adults through intellectual, physical, spiritual, and
social activities to enrich their lives.
We provide activities that help improve the quality of life of senior adults. Participating in classes, activities, or events is essential to building relationships and thriving. We are an organization operated by members who volunteer their time and talent under a director and board's guidance. Contact us to get connected!
Volunteers - Seniors Serving Seniors
Shepherd's Center of Topeka is an organization operated by members who volunteer their time and talent and whose efforts are coordinated by the Director.
You might ask, how much time commitment is there? It just depends on how much time you want to give. Use your talents to help bring programs to our community of aging adults. And, when you volunteer, you are eligible for the annual volunteer banquet.
Please reach out to us to get involved, and we will help you connect. We would love to have you join our team of volunteers.
Volunteering is the Backbone of the Shepherd's Center.
Volunteering helps others but can be a great benefit for you, the volunteer. The benefits of volunteering are life enrichment, expanded learning, health benefits, and personal growth. Volunteering fosters friendships, and it helps your community.
Task Force
The Task Force Manages and sets up "Adventures in Learning".
Spencer Smith (Audio Visual)
Charlie Bates (Facility Management)
Judy Owen (Hospitality)
Bev Lutz (Speaker Facilitator)
Mary Adkins and Rose Mary Malm (Registration)
Phyllis Herzog and Peggy McAdoo (Membership)
Publicity Committee Promotes - The Publicity Committee promotes the programs, services, and events of the Shepherd Center through targeted communication and marketing efforts. Its goal is to raise awareness and engagement among seniors, volunteers, partners, and the wider community.
Bob Gladfelter Bev Lutz, Donna Parrigin, and Jim Brewer
Activity Groups
Activity Groups meet throughout the month and are directed by Coordinators.
Dave Matthias and Betsy Thompson, Pickleball
Joan Arterburn and Lora DeWeese, Bridge
Caroline Huff and Sharon Young, Canasta
Mary Adkins and Judy Samuels, Mexican Train Dominos
Karen Botkin and Jim Bauer, Line Dancing
Pat Kirkman, Spiritual Book Club
Anne Crawford, SMS Exercise
Madon Daily, Tai Chi
Kathy Harr, Family History Writing
Planning Committee
The Planning Committee arranges speakers for Adventures in Learning. Elaine Shutt, Linda Sobba, Peggy McAdoo, Wanda Bonnel, Jim Brewer, Walter Horn
Travel Committee
The Travel Committee plans day trips.
Rich McReynolds and Les Streit.
Membership
Membership tracks new members and oversees the Directory.
Phyllis Herzog and Peggy McAdoo
Counters
Counters track registration and funds for events or activities.
Dan Pauls, Charlotte Bates, Carolyn Roller
Board of Trustees 2024-2025
Marylin Buzzell
Chair
Bob Gladfelter
Vice Chair
Dr. Kathy Harr
Trustee
Dan Pauls
Treasurer
Bev Lutz
Secretary
Karen Swanson
Trustee
Walter Horn
Trustee