Stiefel Theatre Announces Sunflower Seniors Got Talent Special Show

The Steifel Theatre in Downtown Salina announces a special show, Sunflower Seniors Got Talent, on Monday, September 18 at 7 pm.

Tickets are on sale now and are only $10, plus a $2 handling fee. They can be purchased online at www.stiefeltheatre.org.

The North Central-Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging (NC-FH AAA) and the Stiefel Theatre present the first-ever “Sunflower Seniors Got Talent!” This event will feature talents of some incredible Kansans age 65 and over. Don't miss this wonderful evening.

The collaboration between the Stiefel Theater and the Area Agency on Aging will raise money to support Friendship Meals, Medicare benefits counseling and other services for older Kansans and caregivers available from the NC-FH AAA.

The event’s talent line-up will also include “Bob and Friends” a music group featuring Bob Delk, a Marion County musician who celebrates his 101st birthday in early August.

“We are excited about working with the Stiefel Theater to showcase the talents of older Kansans on the Stiefel’s stage and help us address our funding needs for Friendship Meals and other important services for older Kansans, people living with disabilities and caregivers,” said Julie Govert Walter, Executive Director of the NC-FH AAA.

The talent showcase is slated for the day before the September 19, Sunflower Fair, an “information extravaganza” featuring speakers and seminars geared for older Kansans, people living with disabilities and caregivers.”

“We are delighted that this fun event will be held the day before our The Sunflower Fair, our Agency’s “information extravaganza” featuring speakers and seminars geared for older Kansans, people living with disabilities and caregivers,” Walter said. Registration for the Sunflower Fair that happens Tuesday, September 19, from 8 am-4 pm at Salina’s Tony’s Pizza Events Center is open now. Registration costs $25 before September 11 and includes lunch, exhibits and all presentations. To register for this event, call 1-800-432-2703 or go to the NC-FH AAA’s website www.ncfhaaa.com. Registrations may be mailed to the Area Agency on Aging at 401 Houston St., Manhattan, KS 66502.

The Area Agency is accepting sponsors for workshops, exhibitors and donations for door prizes and the Silent Auction. Those interested should call 1-800-432-2703 or go to www.ncfhaaa.com.

The North Central-Flint Hills Agency on Aging, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization that plans, coordinates and provides services in 18 north central Kansas counties to enhance the quality and dignity of life for older Kansans, people living with disabilities and their families. Area Agency on Aging programs and services are partially funded by the Older Americans Act through the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services and voluntary participant contributions. The Area Agency on Aging works in partnership with local and county governments and senior citizens’ groups. All services are available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.

Tickets are available at sunflowerseniors.com or may be purchased at the Stiefel Theatre’s box office or at www.stiefeltheatre.org .