AARP Smart Driver Course 

Thursday, September 22

9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tomahawk Ridge Community Center

Keep driving skills sharp and lower insurance rates at the same time! Completing an AARP Smart Driver Course can mean a discount with some insurance companies. No tests given and no AARP membership card required. Pay with check at the door.

Check made out to AARP Cost: $20 AARP Members, $25 non-members

The Pollinator Prairie Site -

From Pollution to Pollinators

Thursday, September 22

10:00 - 11:00 am

Free

Matt Ross Community Center

Learn about the history, the partnerships, and the plants and insects of the Pollinator Prairie with the Extension Master Naturalists. The Pollinator Prairie is a demonstration area of native plants located in Olathe, but despite how the garden areas look now it was once the site of chemical contamination. After several entities came together under EPA guidance, the area was cleaned up and returned to the community.

Wanderlust Book Club

(The Darkest Jungle)

Monday, September 26

2:00 - 3:00 pm

$5 / $6 nonresident

Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

Intertwine your love of travel and a good book with a travel-themed book club. Each month enjoy the selected book from the list and conclude the month at the clubhouse with a group discussion on how it relates to your travel, and how it may inspire your wanderlust.

Spring Garden Planning

Wednesday, September 28

1:00 - 2:00 pm

$7 / $8 nonresident

Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

4 - 50 min. sessions

Fall is here and now is the time to start thinking about your garden adventures for next spring. Join us for a discussion on how to prepare your flower beds for a beautiful spring.

Winterize Your Garden (Virtual)

Tuesday, October 4

10:30 -11:30 am

Free

Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

Your garden looks amazing and here comes Mr. ugly winter to ruin your view. Join a K-State Extension Office Master Gardener to learn all the winter tricks to get those beautiful plants back next year!

Monster Mash Bingo

Wednesday, October 5

1:30 - 3:30 pm

$5 / $6 nonresident

Matt Ross Community Center

BINGO! Delight in food, prizes, fun, and 12 games of bingo. Variety of prizes awarded including gift certificates. Space is limited, register early by calling 913-831-3359. Cost of admission covers food and staff time to administer the bingo program. No additional charge for bingo.

Bridge Lesson - Duplicate Bridge

Tuesday, October 25

4:00 - 5:30 pm

$20 / $21 nonresident

Matt Ross Community Center

2 - 90 min. sessions

Have you ever wanted to begin playing duplicate bridge, but worried you are not ready? This two-week session course will show you the ropes and teach you everything you need to know to begin playing with any of our duplicate drop-in groups. Handouts included.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

JCPRD's 50 Plus Program is pleased to be a host site for KU’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute which offers noncredit enrichment courses and events in accessible and innovative learning environments with a special focus for folks 50 and “better,” although learners of all ages and backgrounds are welcome. No homework. No tests. No pressure.

It’s just learning for the joy of it.

3- 2 hr. classes

$50

Participants must register directly with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. To register, click on the course title link below or call 913-897-8530.

Please call us if you have any issues getting signed up.

New Horizons JAZZ Band

Wednesdays, Beginning October 12

6:00 - 8:00 pm

$60 / $66 nonresident

Roeland Park Community Center

10 sessions

New Horizons Band is offering a Jazz Band break-out group. Participants are welcome to be in both bands. Any instrument may join.

A combined concert with the New Horizons Band on Monday, December 12^th at the Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center.

Chair Yoga

Begins Thursday, September 22

10:30 -11:20 am

$30 / $32 nonresident

Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

4 - 50 min. sessions

Take yoga off the mat and onto the chair, incorporating breathing with movement while retaining all the benefits of yoga in this low intensity class. Use the chair for support if needed during standing poses. Virtual Recording is a pre-recorded class you can use through-out the week. Beginners welcomed.

Strength and Stretching (Virtual)

Begins Thursday, September 22

11:30 - 12:20 am

$32 / $34 nonresident

4 - 50 min. sessions

A stretching and strengthening class designed to increase strength and range of motion helping with activities of daily living. This class will take place on Zoom every Thursday. If you are unable to attend class at the scheduled time, you can request a link to watch the recorded class within seven days.

Meadowbrook Walkers

Begins Wednesday, October 5

9:00 - 9:50 am

$3 / $4 nonresident

4 - 50 min. sessions

Meet new people, catch up with old friends, and feel great being active at the same time! Meet at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse for coffee and end with a 30-minute walk!