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with Parks & Rec Director BJ Staab
September is a great month but it always packs a punch! It brings the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, back to school events, fall sports, and much more. Even KC Wolf is getting in shape for the upcoming season by working out at the Liberty Community Center (pictured above in the header.)
In the midst of getting back into school schedules, try to find time to take a bike ride, explore a new trail, try out a new playground, or just try something new.
We took this park bench picture at Place Liberte Park and pictured below is a new shelter that our LPR team repurposed from City Park during its rejuvenation. It should be complete in the next couple of weeks so come check it out.
Enjoy the newsletter!
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Liberty Community Center Maintenance Week
Liberty Community Center (LCC) members take note - it's time for our Annual Maintenance Week. Some areas of the facility will be closed.
Closures from Sept. 6-11
- All group exercise classes will be cancelled.
- The pools, hot tub and sauna will be closed.
- The gymnasium will be closed.
- Men's and women's locker rooms will be closed.
Closures from Sept. 5-18
- The men's and women's locker room shower and restroom areas will remain closed after Maintenance Week for continued epoxy flooring work through Sunday, Sept. 18. If the project goes as planned, they will be back open Monday, Sept. 19.
- The front half of the locker rooms will be available starting Monday, Sept. 12 for changing only.
- The companion care locker room will be available.
This year's projects include:
- Annual pool drain, clean and fill.
- Shower and restroom areas of the men's and women's locker room will have the tile removed and epoxy coated.
- Hot tub components will be rebuilt including plumbing and fittings.
- Gymnasium floor will be resurfaced.
The Liberty Community Center building, including the Silver Center, Child Watch and Wellness Center will be open regular hours during Maintenance Week.
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Pictured: LPRF Chair, Jodi Capps and Liberty Parks & Rec Advisory Board Vice President, Ryal Brier cruising around the course thanking everyone for their support. | |
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Teeing It up to Support Youth Scholarships
The Liberty Parks & Rec Foundation (LPRF) hosted the 10th annual Tee It Up Fore Parks golf tournament on Aug. 12 with 25 teams and 100 players showing their support for the LPRF youth scholarship program.
This year's tournament raised more than $10,500 bringing the 10 year total to more than $112,000 raised for scholarships! The scholarship program is designed to help support families who, without financial assistance, would not be able to participate in Liberty Parks & Rec youth activities or Liberty Community Center memberships.
Thank you to all of the event sponsors who helped make this year's event possible!
Brant's Clothing, Farmers Insurance - The Watt Agency, Liberty RV, Premier Network, Red Robin, DMK Advisors Group, Inc - Mike Blackmore, Flintlock Dental, Liberty Area Chamber of Commerce, Conrad's Restaurant & Alehouse, Dick's Sporting Goods, Liberty Inn & Suites, Lowe's Liberty, Margaritaville Resort, Plato's Closet, Sporting Kansas City and WinterStone Golf Course!
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Do you have a fear of falling?
Many older adults experience a fear of falling. People who develop this fear often limit their activities, which can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater. A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls is a program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults.
A Matter of Balance includes eight two-hour sessions for a small group led by a trained facilitator. This nationally recognized program was developed at the Roybal Center at Boston University.
- Sept. 19- Nov.14, 2022
- Mondays
- 1 - 3 p.m.
- Liberty Community Center
- Free (registration required)
- Registration deadline is Sept. 16
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According to yoga benefits statistics, more than half of the US population practice yoga to reduce tension. Apart from that, 52% of them use yoga to get mentally and physically stronger, and 42% to feel happier.
– finances online/yoga statistics
Join LPR's Health & Wellness Division as we celebrate National Yoga Month this September! Yoga can provide your body many health benefits such as improved flexibility, balance, strength, and relaxation.
Join us for one free class this month at the Liberty Community Center and see what yoga can do for you!
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The Dementia Experience
Join the Liberty Silver Center and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America on Oct. 7 and temporarily step into the shoes of someone living with Alzheimer's disease. The Dementia Experience will allow caregivers, family and friends to better understand what someone living with Dementia may be going through. This event will be from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Liberty Community Center.
For more information about this event or to register, please contact Brigitte Thomas at 816.439.4368 or email.
Check out all the activities planned at the Silver Center for September and take a look at the menu to see if we are serving up one of your favorites and come join us.
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Support A Local Senior
Liberty Meals on Wheels delivered more than 21,000 meals in 2021 and 52% of those meals were delivered at no cost to the recipient. The Liberty Meals on Wheels program is able to offer subsidized meals to those in need through its ongoing fundraising efforts. A $50 donation provides a recipient meals for two weeks.
You can help support the Liberty Meals on Wheels program by:
- Making a donation
- Signing up to volunteer
- Helping spread the word
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The Liberty Parks & Rec Foundation (LPRF) is working towards their goal of raising of raising $90,000 in the LPRF Annual Campaign. The Foundation’s primary goal is to raise funds to support scholarships that ensure kids, families and our community have the opportunity to participate in the department’s youth activities or Liberty Community Center memberships.
The LPRF also focuses on the development and implementation of highly desirable programs and projects that would otherwise be beyond the scope of traditional funding sources.
In addition to scholarships, fundraising for 2022 will be focused on:
- Restoration of the Liberty Performing Arts Theatre seating
- Replacement of Bennett Park playground and surfacing for inclusive play
Since the LPRF started the Annual Campaign in 2017, they have raised more than $360,000, which has provided scholarships and the completion of many projects throughout Liberty's Parks. Check out the previous projects list.
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Fall Pickleball Leagues Forming Now!
LPR is continuing its partnership with ipicklenation to bring pickleball leagues to Liberty! The iPickle Nation (iPN) Builder Series is the perfect way for new and experienced pickleball players to spend an evening playing pickleball in a way that uniquely brings the pickleball community together, provides a consistent experience, and ensures competitive balance.
Leagues will be held at the Westboro/Canterbury Pickleball Courts Monday and Wednesday evenings. The courts will be closed for open play during these events.
- Starting Wednesday, Sept. 7
- Mondays | Beginner to 3.0
- Wednesdays | 3.0 level +
- 6:30-10 p.m.
- The courts will be closed for open play during these leagues
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Little Free Food Pantry is Open
Girl Scout Troop 1732 has installed a Little Free Pantry at the Liberty Community Center as their Bronze Award Project. The Bronze Award requires each Girl Scout to explore her community, choose a project and work together as a team to take action and make a difference in the world.
They brainstormed ideas and worked with Liberty Community Center staff to determine a good location for the pantry. The project was completely funded by the troop with money they earned from cookie sales.
The pantry is open to the community to give what they can and to take what they need. The mini pantry movement is a grassroots, crowdsourced solution to immediate and local need. Whether a need for food or a need to give, mini pantries help feed neighbors, nourishing neighborhoods.
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NEW Age Requirements and Youth Orientations
All youth ages 6-15 years old are required to complete a youth fitness orientation to use the Wellness Center at the Liberty Community Center. They will be trained how to properly use several pieces of strength training and cardiovascular equipment by a wellness coach. Investing in your child’s safety and health is one of our top priorities.
We have also adjusted the age requirements for different areas of the Wellness Center that once the orientation is complete, youth will be permitted to utilize select pieces of equipment and designated fitness areas either directly supervised or unsupervised based on their age.
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New Theatre Restaurant - Hank Williams
From the hills of rural southern Alabama to the stage of the Grand Ole Opry, LOST HIGHWAY follows Williams’ rise from humble beginnings to superstardom. This unforgettable play, peppered with jokes, stories, insights and bits of gossip from his actual life will remind you of what Williams did best: casting the simple spell of his yearning songs on adoring fans. You’ll hear more than 20 including: “I’m so Lonesome I Could Cry,” “Jambalaya,” “Hey, Good Lookin’,” and “Your Cheating Heart.”
- Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022
- 10:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
- $50 for members, $54 for non-members
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Outdoor Pools and Spraygrounds Closing for the Season
The outdoor pools at the Liberty Community Center (LCC) and spraygrounds at Ruth Moore Park and City Park will be closing for season starting Sept. 6. The pool and sprayground will be available for your last dip on Monday, Sept. 5. The LCC will be open from 12-6 p.m. and spraygrounds from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Thank you for taking advantage of these wonderful amenities to cool off this summer and we look forward to seeing everyone continue to use the LCC and all of the City's parks and trails.
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