Get Involved
Are you interested in advocating for older adult issues? If so, find out how you can get involved in advocacy. If you’d like to be added to CPAAA’s email advocacy list and receive updates on issues related to Aging and Caregiving as well as notices for when you should advocate for an issue, please email info-sc@cpaaa.org. We won’t spam you, and only relevant information will be emailed as needed. Or like us on Facebook for information and advocacy updates there.
Get Involved in Advocacy
Get Involved in Silver Haired Legislature
The Kansas Silver Haired Legislature (SHL) is a unicameral legislature composed of 125 representatives. Contact 316-660-5120 with questions.
Your 2025 - 2026 Silver Haired Legislators:
Sedgwick County - click here to view the Sedgwick County Districts Map
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District 1
Dennis Bender
316-644-2855
Email: dennybender@gmail.com -
District 2
Gerald McCoy
316-214-7207
Email: lucky.mr.mac@gmail.com -
District 3
Michael Lynn
316-259-1550
Email: jlynn1891@sbcglobal.net -
District 4
Cindy Tannehill
316-644-3856
Email: tannehill2543@gmail.com -
District 5
Donna Lehane
316-204-9231
Email: stillinadream@sbcglobal.net -
At Large
Chuck Schmidt
620-330-4576
Email: cschmidt3131@gmail.com -
Butler County
Leroy Burton
316-670-4127
Email: leburton@cox.net -
Harvey County
Arnita Haury
316-650-5546
Email: ahaury@onemain.com
Get Involved in SHICK Senior Health Insurance Counseling for Kansas (SHICK)
Central Plains Area Agency on Aging’s (CPAAA) SHICK program in partnership with the RSVP volunteer program are looking for interested volunteers to empower, educate and assist Medicare eligible individuals, families and caregivers to better understand Medicare.
A Matter of Balance — Coaches Training
A Matter of Balance (AMOB) fall prevention program emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels of participants. Class attendees will learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance. To become a coach, contact 316-660-5120.
Support a Senior
CPAAA makes a difference in the lives of older adults and their caregivers. Many of CPAAA’s services allow seniors to continue living in their homes and remain safe and independent for as long as possible. By becoming a Friend of CPAAA, you can help with dental cleanings, supplies or medical equipment some cannot afford, or provide respite care to a caregiver in need of a break. Any gift through Friends of CPAAA will be used to support seniors and caregivers in Butler, Harvey and Sedgwick Counties and assist with unmet needs that are not provided by other funding sources.