April 4 - 17, 2022
JCPRD's 50 Plus Program provides unique opportunities and lifelong memories that inspire a healthier community.
Special Event
Thursday, April 14
1:00 - 2:00 pm
$10 / $11 nonresident
Roeland Park Community Center
Special Interest
Tuesday, April 12
10:00 - 11:30 am
Free
Virtual

The thought of pruning can be overwhelming. When, where, how? There are just so many decisions to make. This class will help you take the guess work out of pruning and give you the confidence to prune like a pro. Program presented by Dennis Patton, Johnson County K-State Extension.
Friday, April 29
10:00 - 11:00 am
$38 / $41 nonresident
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

Get creative and hands on while designing a planter to spruce up your porch or deck. Plants, pot, and soil included.
Day Trip
Tuesday, April 12
9:00 am - 6:00 pm
$92 (includes lunch)
Departs from Antioch Park

Tour Kauffman Stadium and get a chance to see behind the scenes of the press box, suites, dugout, locker room, and much more! After lunch, head over to Children’s Mercy Park to tour the Sporting KC facility. Walk out onto the field, check out the locker rooms, press box and much more.
Shopping at both fields will be open and available for your enjoyment.
Exercise
Begins Thursday, April 7
9:00 - 9:50 am
$48 / $53 nonresident
Mill Creek Activity Center
6- 50 min sessions

Tai Chi offers a slow and gentle exercise with benefits in endurance, flexibility, and muscle strengthening. All experience levels welcome in this course.

Fine & Performing Arts
Enjoy a series of one-day workshops that will defined and explore the Elements and the Principles of Art. Discover art styles and techniques, along with art history and appreciation. 
Take one or take them all to build upon your project!

10:00 am - 12:00 pm
$15 / $17 nonresident - per class
Matt Ross Community Center
Monday, April 11

Explore the work of “American Gothic” by Grant Wood and recreate it in your own style. Focus: Emphasis, Unity, Space, and Color.
Monday, April 18

Though the styles of various artists, explore still life. Focus: Balance, Emphasis, Space, and Texture.
Monday, April 25

Explore what makes something art! Class will look at various works of art, partake in group discussions, enjoy playing games and create assorted artwork.
Learn basic tap fundamentals such as the Waltz, Clog, and Rhythm Time Steps in Beginner Tap. Stomp, shuffle, and stamp your way to the next level with Intermediate. Test out of Intermediate for Advanced. Hard-soled or tap dance shoes required. No previous tap dance necessary for Beginner.
  
Beginning Monday, April 25
$47 - $52 nonresident
Matt Ross Community Center
6 sessions
1:15 - 2:00 pm
2:00 - 3:00 pm
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Games
Beginning Monday, May 2
1:00 - 2:00 pm
$15 / $16 nonresident
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse
4 - 1hour sessions

Come test your knowledge with a group of noncompetitive brainiacs. Each week will be a variety of categories, but the same friendly faces.

Beginning Monday, May 2
1:00 - 3:00 pm
$47 / $51 nonresident
Roeland Park Community Center
4 - 2 hour sessions

Learn the basics of this classic tabletop game from an experienced instructor. Each player receives a current Mah Jongg card to take home.

Reading
Tuesday, April 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.
Book- The Geography of Bliss
Author- Eric Weiner
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Call (913) 686-6030 ext. 10 to check if programs are operating.

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Program offerings made possible with the help of sponsorships from the following:
Partners
Leaders
Supporters
Cigna
Olathe Health
Parman & Easterday
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