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South Central Kansas ChapterChapter info. 316-440-5669
Febuary social is on Saturday 25th Our 4th Saturday social. Will be held at El Mexico Cafe at 2544 South Seneca from 2pm to 4pm on Feb. Saturday 25th. If you are going to be there please let me know at either calling at 316-440-5669 or sending an email to l.silkey@cox.net. January social Is On Saturday, January 28th Hi, everyone! Our January social will be held on Saturday, January 28th at 1 pm at Fat Tony’s grill. The address is 417 East Douglas.
Here is a link to their food specials page: http://www.fattonysgrill.com/specials/
Christmas party Don’t forget on Saturday, December 10th our Christmas party will be at Savutes Italian restaurant, 3303 North Broadway Wichita, Ks.. We will be getting together at 4:30pm. Transportation from the restaurant to home later that evening, will be provided by the chapter. Contact Floyd Ward to let him know you are inneed of a ride home. A small gas fee of up to $3.00 may be needed. His e-mail is: floydray1@yahoo.com Hope to see you there!
Emily
October Meet the Blind Month On Saturday, October 8, 2011 We will be white cane walking in the Kansas Sunflower Parade celebrating Kansas 150th birthday. We will have a table for info and fund raising. Volunteers and walkers contact Leonard Silkey (316 440 5669) or Floyd Ward (316 871 2880 or floydray1@yahoo.com ). Moor details will fallow as they come in. We will also be holding our chapter meeting after the Parade at the normal time of 1:00 at the Wichita Public Library. There is a rumor there will be two tickets given to the lucky participant to “Kansas Home on the Range” concert with more than 60 musical performers featured at the concert being staged by the Kansas Chapter of the Western Music Association.
September's Picnic Is On Saterday The 24 The September social will be a picnic on Saturday the 24th, 11 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We will once again, go to Watson Park, 3022 S. Mc Lean Blvd, shelter number 4. This is an open shelter near the pony ride, train and close to the lake.
August's Social Outing Is On Saturday The 27 This month's social event will be held at Cafe Moderne: 300 North Mead Suite 108 in Wichita. Saturday, August 27 from 2 to 4 PM. This establishment serves delicious, made from scratch gialato. Hope to see you there. Can everyone please let me know by Wednesday the 24 whether or not they will be coming? Thank You, Emily Schlenker
July's Social Outing On Saturday July 23 Our social event will be held at Town and Country located at 4702 W. Kellogg. It will be held on Saturday July 23 from 2:00 - 4:00PM. I know several of you were wanting to go there any way for a social outing so hope to see you all there.
Thanks, Serena
June's Social Outing On Saturday June 25 The June NFB South-Central chapter's social is Saturday, June 25 from 2-4 PM at Seneca Bowl. Seneca Bowl is located at 1909 S. Seneca. Those that plan to bowl will be charged $1.50 per/game-per/person. Shoe rentalis $1.75. There are tables for rest, relaxation and snacking near-by. There are Pepsi products, snacks of all kinds and hamburger baskets, etc at resonable prices. Bring family and friends...this should be fun and an interesting change for us! Hope to see all of you there...Dianne
May's Social Outing On Friday June 3 The Sundown Parade, fallowed by Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Social; and then the Wichita Symphony Orchestra performing Twilight Pops Concert on the gigantic outdoor stage, with Fireworks display immediately following the concert. These event locations are all close to each other.
The parade starts at 6:30; streets will be closed at 5:30. I will be on site by 5:30 in section 1, spot 13. Please be there by 6:00 so we can be ready to move at 6:30. Once the Parade starts the officials will not allow anyone to join the march. We have five Riverfest buttons which will be given to the walkers who have traveled the farthest, (these are a $5.00 value). For those who will be using transit your drop off point will be Market and Pine. There is an envision parking lot at Main and Pine, however I am not sure if you will be able to get there. From Market and Pine you will need to go west on Pine to main, (one block). The sighted in our group will watch for your white canes. If you would like to try to find us we will be in spot 13, section 1. Section one is from Central to Murdock on Main. We will also have a van to provide transportation home for local walkers.
The rut is 9 blocks long. We invite all to come. If you cannot walk that far and need a wheel chair pusher contact me ASAP, We will find you one. Remember your sunscreen and water.
The uniform is black shirt and blue pants, shorts, jeans, skort, skirt, or dress (chose one or mix and match your choice).
After the Sundown Parade we will make our way to the Kansas Star Music Park at West Bank where you can enjoy the Hiland Dairy Ice Cream Social; and then the Wichita Symphony Orchestra performing the Koch Twilight Pops Concert on the gigantic outdoor stage beginning at 8:30 pm. With Fireworks display immediately following the concert. These event locations are all close to each other.
For those of you who need my phone number 316 871 2880, if you have any questions just call?
April Social Outing Saturday April 23 This month’s social meeting will be held on Saturday April 23, at 2:00 pm at John Browns, located at 3700 E Douglas Suite 78, Wichita, Ks. Phone 316-686-5299. http://www.360wichita.com/Restaurants/JohnBrowns.html The rumors are there may be games after dinner. And for those who wish to continue the evening at THE Artichoke Sandwich Bar for The Tom Page Trio, show starts at 7:00 pm. Located at 811 N. Broadway, Wichita, Ks. Phone 316-263-9164. http://www.artichokesandwichbar.com/index.html and
February social outing Saturday the 26th The Social Meeting for our Chapter will be Sat. Feb 26,2011, at the El Mexico Cafe, 2544 S. Seneca, Wichita, Kansas.We will begin at 2 PM. - Jack has printed Wichita 360 coupons that are Buy one entree receive the second entree 1/2 off with purchase of two drinks. So if possible plan to order in pairs and save a little extra off the already reasonable rates. January social outing Saturday the 22nd Will be at Red Lobster located at 555 S. West St. from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. Their phone number is: 942-0973. If anyone has any questions I can be reached at: 253-8702 or snickell@tilrc.org
South Central Chapter Christmas party December 11th from 1Pm We of the South Central Chapter wish to invite you to our Christmas party. We promise a variety of foods,some French-Canadian traditional, wine, if you wish, live music provided by Tom Page and trio, and other surprises. There is a gift exchange, for those who wish to participate($10.00 limit). It will be held at my home:5102 s Custer st wichita Ks, 67217 (SW location) lease let me know if you or how many are coming from the chapter, so that all can be accomodated comfortably.Contact by:Saturday December 4th 2010, the very latest, Wednesday Demember the 8th 2010. 316-243-0414 home office 316-260-0939 mobile
State Convention Transportation Our state convention transportation to Lawrence Friday November 12. We will be meeting at Lenard and Meg Silkey's, 1944 S. Water. They will open there door at 9:15am, (Remember they work nights). We need to depart as close to 9:25am as possible to make the Cooking class. We will leave at 9:30am. Hope to see you there. Meet the Blind activity October 16 Meet the Blind activity October 16 at the Sedgwick County Zoo. Zoo hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., sighted guide tourer can be arranged by request with R. S. V. P. More details to fallow as event draws closer. Please reach out to any one you know with blind children. Zoo link http://www.scz.org/index.php For information on up coming meetings and other chapter activities check this page often.
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