Phone Numbers/Contact Information: PLEASE be sure to give us accurate phone numbers or
other contact information in case we need to get ahold of you regarding your class registrations.
Sometimes a last minute emergency arises and an instructor may have to move, cancel or
reschedule a class. We try hard to contact everyone on our registration list, but we can't if we
don't have a phone number where you can be reached or where we can leave a message.
Waiting Lists: If all the spaces in a class are filled, we might be able to put your name on a
waiting list. If someone cancels or if the instructor opens another section of the class, we will
contact you.
Last Minute Registrations: Don't wait until the last minute to register for class. Often classes fill
quickly and you might not get in. Other times, people wait too long and an instructor will cancel a
class you wanted to take. Please sign up as soon as possible. Should a class cancel after you have
enrolled, UFM will quickly issue you a full refund.
NEW
THIS SEMESTER:
Heartland Share Signup Location
Community Registrations
Memorial to Dr. Francis Lanning
1. UFM is a sign up location for Heartland SHARE
What is Heartland SHARE? Self Help And Resource Exchange is dedicated to providing a monthly basic, consistent, affordable supplemental food package to those willing to help themselves and others. Open to everyone.
What is a "SHARE"? A food package consisting of 4-5 meats, a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and other grocery items. One share costs 2 hours of volunteer service and $16.00. Food stamps are accepted.
Where does the food come from? Food is purchased on the open market in bulk by a professional purchasing staff. The bulk buying power (over 12 million pounds of food monthly) and the volunteer distribution network provides savings up to 60%..
Who can participate? The program is open to everyone in the community regardless of income.
Sign up at UFM early in the month. SHARES are distributed the 3rd or 4th Saturday of each month at Blue Valley United Methodist Church, 835 Church Ave.
Last day to sign up, Summer Schedule: May 3 June 7 July 6 August 2 September 3
Pick Up dates: May 19 June 23 July 28 August 25 September 22
For more information, call UFM at 539-8763 or sign up at the UFM Office, 1221 Thurston St.
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2. Featured Instructor: This semester's featured instructor is Carol Stites.
Carol has been a UFM Instructor for over 7
years. She teaches several aquatic programs for UFM. The certification courses include:
Lifeguard Training, Lifeguard Instructor Training, Water Safety Instructor, & Aquatic Exercise
Instructor. Carol is the KSU/UFM instructor for Fitness Swimming & Swimming I, KSU Classes,
that are available for 1 hour UG credit. Her certification include, ARC: Instructor Trainer,
Aquatics, First Aid and CPR Programs, Riley County ARC and State of Kansas; USWFA,
Instructor Trainer & Presenter; ACSM, Health-Fitness Instructor. Carol is American Red Cross
Health & Safety Chair Instructor-Trainer State Training Cadre. Along with Aquatic training for
UFM, Carol works with Manhattan Parks & Rec Dept, Fort Riley, and KSU. Many people have
benefitted from Carol's training & enjoyed her aquatic classes. Carol enjoys Aquatics!!! Biking,
hiking, (especially with her dogs) skiing, dog grooming, and visiting her son in
California.
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**Tuesday, June 12, at 6:30 pm, a Public Demonstration and formal introduction of
instructors will be conducted in Ahearn Field House, KSU.
June 4, Monday, 10 am - 2 pm KSU Union
June 5, Tuesday, 10 am - 2 pm KSU Union
June 8, Friday 4 - 6 pm Manhattan Public Library
Registration continues throughout the semester at the UFM House, 1221 Thurston
Hours: 8:30 am - 5 pm , closed 12 Noon - 1 pm . Call if the lunch hour is the only time you can
come in and someone will try to wait for you. Back to Top 5. Memorial to Dr. F.C. Lanning
Dr. Francis Lanning, a long time UFM instructor, died this past March. Dr. Lanning was a professor Emeritus of Chemistry at Kansas State University and a long-time member of the Manhattan Mineral, Gem and Fossil Club. He volunteered his time as a UFM instructor for over 14 years. Dr. Lanning was one of our oldest( in age) instructors and was recently listed as a featured instructor in the UFM catalog.
Throughout the years, hundreds of individuals joined Dr. Lanning for the day as a rock hound. He
took participants on field trips to choice spots in Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee counties, and to
the Gravel Pits in Waterville and Blue Rapids. UFM and the community will miss this great
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