Johnson County Area Agency on Aging Home Delivered Meals

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Home Delivered Meals will be canceled today, Wednesday January 25 due to inclement weather.

This page will transition to the Johnson County Aging & Human Services Page on January 31. Make sure to follow our Aging and Human Services Page for more information regarding all of our services.

JOB OPENING: On-Call Van Driver Needed (Average Hours 7:30 am-1:00 pm, Monday-Friday)

Apply here: https://jocogov.hua.hrsmart.com/hrsmart/ats/JobSearch/viewAll

If you have any questions, Call Stephany at 913-715-8890.

Aging & Human Services is closed today, Monday December 26th. There are no Johnson County Area Agency on Aging Home Delivered Meals or Catch-a-Ride services. Operations will resume tomorrow, Tuesday December 27th.

❄️ Inclement Weather Update ❄️ Catch-a-Ride and Johnson County Area Agency on Aging Home Delivered Meals are canceled Thursday, December 22nd. The congregate neighborhood centers are also closed.

Happy Hanukkah!

Wishing you and yours a Happy Hanukkah! Hanukkah is one of the most widely observed Jewish holidays. It is a festive eight-day celebration that for many people falls during the darkest, coldest season of the year. Also called the Festival of Lights, the holiday brings light, joy, and warmth to our homes and communities as we celebrate with candles, food, family, and friends.

A big thank you to the Olathe Piece Time Quilters for their donation of beautifully hand-quilted placemats. Our Home Delivered Meal recipients received these this week and are so appreciative.

Happy Veterans Day. Today is a day to honor all of those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. We are very thankful for all the veterans who have served our country. Today in honor of Veterans Day, all AHS offices will be closed. There will be no Catch-a-Ride or Johnson County Area Agency on Aging Home Delivered Meals services. We will resume operations on Monday, November 14th.

⚠️ Traffic Alert! ⚠️

Starting Tuesday, Nov. 1, Evergy will be burying power lines on Metcalf Ave between 91st and 99th St, resulting in intermittent lane closures and disruptions to traffic.

This work is in preparation of upcoming improvements to Metcalf, including a mill and overlay, raised medians with landscaping and irrigation, new decorative traffic signals and updated street lighting. Construction on this project is scheduled to begin next year.

For more information about this project, visit https://bit.ly/2XzuuMA.

🚧 RAILROAD CROSSING CLOSURE 🚧

BNSF Railway will close the railroad crossing on 159th between Woodland and Ridgeview from Thursday, Oct. 27 at 7 a.m. to Friday, Oct. 28 at 8 a.m.

Motorists will need to use an alternate route. Detour signs will be posted.

A very big thank you to Gloria in Spring Hill! She celebrated being a part of our team for 25 years! Please help us congratulate Gloria.

Olathe Traffic Alert

BNSF Railway will have the railroad crossing on Harold Street near Northgate CLOSED on Tuesday, September 13 and the morning of Wednesday, September 14, to perform repairs and maintenance.

Motorists will need to take an alternate route during the closure.

Join us this Wednesday, September 14.

Join us for a fun day on Wednesday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. at the Johnson County KS Arts and Heritage Center exploring vendor booths and attending educational sessions on topics relevant to aging well in Johnson County. Participate in health screenings, learn about Johnson County Library services, and more!

Event bag available to the first 300 attendees! Bags include a pass for free entry to the Johnson County Museum.

For more information please visit https://jcprd.com/1181/Live-Well-Age-Well-Expo

Today is National Senior Citizen's Day. This day is set aside to let elderly persons in your life know how much you care and to recognize their accomplishments. Seniors are still active in our community and have a strong presence in the workforce. For all they do and have achieved for the good of the community, senior citizens deserve our thanks!
President Ronald Reagan took the initiative to honor seniors in 1988 when he signed Proclamation 5847 and marked August 21 as the day seniors will be celebrated. “Throughout our history, older people have achieved much for our families, our communities, and our country. That remains true today and gives us ample reason this year to reserve a special day in honor of the senior citizens who mean so much to our land,” Reagan proclaimed. “For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to accomplish, we owe older citizens our thanks and a heartfelt salute. We can best demonstrate our gratitude and esteem by making sure that our communities are good places in which to mature and grow older — places in which older people can participate to the fullest and can find the encouragement, acceptance, assistance, and services they need to continue to lead lives of independence and dignity.”

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY
1. Donate to a nursing/retirement home
One of the kindest and most rewarding things one can do is to donate essential goods or gifts to a nursing/retirement home. Give your nearest facility a call and ask them whether they have a shortage of anything. Or simply drop off some chocolates, juice boxes, or any other treats. You can really make a difference in someone’s life.

2. Reach out to a senior family member
Do you have a senior family member? Perhaps it’s a parent, grandparent, aunt, or uncle. Visit them and spend some time together. If you can’t see them in person, don't text — call! Let them hear the warmth in your voice when you tell them how much you appreciate them.

3. Have fun!
Are you a senior citizen yourself? Well, today is all about you! Live it up and treat yourself. Spend time with your favorite people, go shopping — do whatever you like. This could be the day you finally try that one thing you never have time for or perhaps it's a perfect day to chill at home. You’ve earned this time, so enjoy it!

Volunteer Spotlight: Judi:

Judi started delivering meals in September 2020 when her friend shared a copy of the JOCO magazine with an article on the need for volunteers. Judi had just purchased a new car, so it was perfect timing. One of the most rewarding parts of volunteering has been visiting with the meal recipients. She noticed that some clients are lonely and by sharing stories with each other, she makes a human connection and combats isolation. "Serving others is beyond what words can describe; it's all about community, relationships and it really does take a village". Thank you, Judi, for your service to our program.

Call 913-715-8895 today to learn more about volunteering.

Lenexa traffic alert

Lenexa Construction Alert:

Starting the first week in August, 87th Street Parkway will completely close just east of Greenway Lane for about 10 days while contractors excavate a trench across the street and lower the tunnel components into place. The exact closure date will be weather-dependent.

During the full closure, traffic will detour via Lackman Road to 79th Street/95th Street to Pflumm Road. To keep up with the most current closure details, sign up for Road Closure Alerts at Lenexa.com/Enews, or follow the City of Lenexa on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Nextdoor.

Drivers should also watch for lane closures between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. for up to 10 days before and after the full closure. The contractor is required to open the road to two lanes of traffic in each direction by Aug. 19.

📣Volunteers Needed! Make a difference this summer as a volunteer and deliver meals to homebound seniors. Many clients say that their health has improved while being on the program and many state that the volunteer is the only person they see or talk all day. Call 913-715-8895 for more information.

Gardner Traffic Alert

Traffic Alert: Starting at 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 6, the Kansas Department of Transportation will reduce US-56/Main Street to one lane from Cedar Street to Sycamore Street. This allows crews to install the next lane of concrete. During this time, flaggers will direct traffic flow through the work zone. Work is scheduled to be completed by 6 p.m. Motorists should expect major delays and are strongly encouraged to use an alternate route.

Wishing you and yours a Happy Independence Day. All Johnson County Aging & Human Services offices will be closed on Monday, July 4th. There will be no Johnson County Area Agency on Aging Home Delivered Meals or Catch-a-Ride services. Services will resume on Tuesday, July 5th.

Teamwork makes the dream work! Many thanks to the numerous AHS staff who assisted the Nutrition team this week with the Johnson County Area Agency on Aging Home Delivered Meals program. AHS staff across programs areas are assisting by driving delivery vans, delivering routes, and working at the congregate centers. We appreciate everyone's teamwork! 🙌

Lenexa Traffic Update

If you usually take eastbound 87th Street Parkway to get onto northbound I-435, you'll need to take a detour for several weeks starting Thursday. 🚧

The northbound I-435 ramp will be closed to eastbound 87th Street Parkway traffic starting at 9 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, weather permitting. Both eastbound traffic onto the ramp and the southbound I-435 exit ramp are expected to reopen around July 15. Westbound 87th Street Parkway traffic can still access the ramp onto northbound I-435.

A marked detour route will be provided via eastbound 87th Street Parkway to southbound Maurer Road/Loiret Boulevard to westbound 95th Street.

This closure is part of a larger interchange improvement project.

Johnson County opens new senior meal site in Olathe Towers For the first time in about a decade, the city of Olathe has a weekday meal site for Johnson County seniors.

NOW HIRING: On-Call Nutrition Center Food Assistant

Apply Today at https://www.jocogov.org/department/human-resources/careers-johnson-county-government/positions-open-public

Lenexa Traffic Alert:

The southbound I-435 exit ramp onto 87th Street Parkway is tentatively scheduled to close Wednesday, June 15, 2022, for about 30 days. This closure is currently dependent upon necessary electric utility work that is delayed due to recent storm response.
A marked detour route will be provided via southbound I-435 to the westbound 95th Street exit to northbound Renner Boulevard.
This closure will allow crews to widen the ramp as part of a larger interchange improvement project.
For questions, contact Senior Project Manager/Engineer Matt Just, 913.477.7500.

🙌 Shout-out to volunteers Jessica B. and Janet W. for recruiting FOUR new volunteers. Summertime is very busy for everyone. Often we need subs to cover volunteer vacations. Thank you to everyone who refers new volunteers to our programs. Catch-a-Ride & Johnson County Area Agency on Aging Home Delivered Meals are always in need of new volunteers to help fill in gaps year round.

To learn more about volunteering visit: https://www.jocogov.org/department/aging-and-human-services/volunteer-opportunities

📞 913-715-8859

Volunteer Update: Please be safe as you travel in the OP/Lenexa areas today, as there are some trees and debris in the streets. Take your time and keep me posted if I can help with directions.

Lenexa City crews have been out since the early morning hours assessing damage from last night’s severe winds and making sure roads are passable. If you see power lines down or smell gas, please all 911 right away! We will release information about additional cleanup resources later today on our website here:
https://www.lenexa.com/news/what_s_new/severe_storm_recovery_updates

10:09 a.m. — Pflumm Road remains closed between Santa Fe Trail Drive and 95th Street due to downed power lines.

In honor of Memorial Day, Aging & Human Services offices will closed on Monday, May 30th. There will be no Catch-a-Ride services or Johnson County Area Agency on Aging Home Delivered Meals. We will resume services Tuesday, May 31st.

TRAFFIC ALERT: Crews will be working on the bridge over the railroad tracks just east of Woodland on Shawnee Mission Parkway starting on Monday, May 23.

The outside lanes of both eastbound and westbound lanes of Shawnee Mission Parkway will be closed from May 23 to May 30.

Then crews will close the inside lanes of both eastbound and westbound Shawnee Mission Parkway from May 30 to June 6.

You can find up to date traffic information online at cityofshawnee.org/traffic.

Volunteer Spotlight: Carol and Pat have been delivering Home Delivered Meals out of the Matt Ross Community Center for 15+ years. They say that they receive more than they give by serving their community.

For more information on volunteering, call 913-715-8895 or visit https://www.jocogov.org/department/aging-and-human-services/volunteer-opportunities.

Traffic Alert

TRAFFIC ALERT: The 75th Street and Nieman Road Intersection will be closed starting Friday, May 13 at 9 a.m. The intersection will be closed in all four directions through Monday, May 16 at 6 a.m.

Detours will be marked. For 75th Street, drivers can go north on Quivira Road, east on 67th Street and then south to I-35. The detour for southbound Nieman will be west on 67th Street, south on Quivira Road and then east on 79th Street.

You can find more information about closures at cityofshawnee.org/traffic.

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the celebration in recognizing the month as Older Americans Month. As every one of you know, older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, co-workers, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, and many other roles. This month, the national theme for Older Americans Month 2022 is Age My Way. This year’s theme focuses on how older adults can age in their communities, living independently for as long as possible and participating in ways they choose.

While Age My Way will look different for each person, here are common things that everyone can consider:
• Planning: Think about what you will need and want in the future, from home and community-based services to community activities that interest you.
• Engagement: Remain involved and contribute to your community through work, volunteer, and/or civic participation opportunities.
• Access: Make home improvements and modifications, use assistive technologies, and customize supports to help you better age in place.
• Connection: Maintain social activities and relationships to combat social isolation and stay connected to your community.

We are excited to celebrate Older Americans Month with all of our partners in the aging community. Diverse communities are strong communities. Ensuring that older adults remain involved and included in our communities for as long as possible benefits everyone.

Do you have extra time over your lunch break to deliver meals to homebound older adults? If yes, join our team today! Volunteers are needed in Overland Park, Merriam, DeSoto, and Spring Hill.

Call 913-715-8895 to sign up for our next orientation!

OP traffic alert

TRAFFIC ALERT!

Beginning tomorrow, Monday, April 18, daily turn lane closures and lane reductions will be in effect near 75th and Antioch as Evergy makes repairs to the area.

Construction will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and will tentatively last through Friday, May 6.

While work is being done, the following turn lanes will be closed:
-NB Antioch onto WB 75th
-WB 75th onto SB Antioch