HealthWise 55 Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Special Programs this Fall

(Topeka, Kan., Sept. 16, 2011) – HealthWise 55 is continuing the celebration of its 20th anniversary with special events this fall. This year’s theme is “Aging is a Work of Art.” Several special programs have been planned, and anyone 55 years of age or older is invited to attend.

• Experience Tai Chi at the Gage Park Zoo on Thursday, Sept. 22. Enjoy a continental breakfast served from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. with Tai Chi exercises scheduled for 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Admission to the zoo for HealthWise 55 members is $4. Call (785) 354-6787 to make your reservation.
• Celebrate art and aging at the HealthWise 55 sponsored Art Show at the NOTO Community Arts Center, 922 N. Kansas Ave. on Friday, Oct. 7 from 5 – 8 p.m. The show will showcase the artwork of those 55 years and older and will feature Dr. Douglas Sheafor, psychiatrist and owner of AlBo Glass. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served.
• The HealthWise 55 Senior Supper on Tuesday, Nov. 8 will feature the Topeka Civic Theatre Radio Players. The supper begins at 5:15 p.m. at the Pozez Education Center, 1505 S.W. 8th Ave., and the Radio Players will perform from 6 to 6:45 p.m. The cost is $5 per person and you must be a member of HealthWise 55 to attend. Call (785) 354-6787 to make your reservation.
  

HealthWise 55 began as a health care resource for members 55 and older in 1991. Membership featured a newsletter, the AARP 55 Alive Driver Safety Program and a few other programs related to services at Stormont-Vail, such as blood pressure checks and medication counseling.

Today, HealthWise 55 still offers the services it began with two decades ago, but it has expanded to include numerous other programs including monthly Senior Suppers and Lunch Bunches, an information phone line, television programs, and exercise classes.

Membership is free. To join or for more information about HealthWise