JCPRD's 50 Plus Program provides unique opportunities and lifelong memories that inspire a healthier community. |
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Tuesday, August 9
1:30 - 3:00 pm
$6 / $7 nonresident
Tomahawk Ridge Community Center
Soak up the last days of summer and enjoy an afternoon of back-to-school fun with icebreakers, four games of bingo, dance parties and more!
Light refreshments served.
1 – 90 minute event
Ages 5 and older; cost of admission covers food and staff time to administer the bingo program. No additional charge for bingo.
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50 Plus Travel Show
Tuesday, June 21
1:00 pm
Spend the afternoon meeting your 50 Plus Travel Professionals while previewing our scheduled destinations and beautiful vacation spots for 2023.
Space is limited!
RSVP is required to attend these presentations. Please call (913) 826-2975 or click the button below.
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Tuesday, July 26
10:30 - 11:30 am
Free
Matt Ross Community Center
What is causing climate change? Learn about the scientific evidence that CO2 and temperature levels are rising, the impacts on ecosystems and on people, and solutions for the changing climate. Presented by K-State Research and Extension Master Naturalist of Johnson County.
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Friday, July 1
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Free
Roeland Park Community Center
An opportunity to learn about the benefits of water fluoridation.
Take this class, presented by a dental hygienist student to learn about the following topics: our state’s policy benchmark, the history of how water fluoridation came to be, the research behind community water fluoridation, and different types of water filtration systems, to name a few.
There will be time to answer questions at the end.
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Begins Wednesday, June 29
9:00 - 11:30 am
$66 / $73 nonresident
Antioch Park
6 - 2.5 hr. sessions
Explore the beauty of the outdoors at Antioch Park and learn how to translate it to paper or canvas by painting outdoors. Learn color mixing, light representation, and more. Contact 913-826-2830 for full supply list.
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NEW Morning Sessions!
Starts Thursday, July 14
$83 / $91 nonresident
9:00 - 10:30 am
Matt Ross Community Center
8 sessions
Get in on the biggest game in town!
Learn the basics of bidding, scoring, and play of the hand.
Price includes Audrey Grant’s “Bidding in the 21st Century"
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Thursday, June 30
7:45 - 5:45 pm
$99
1 - 10 hr. trip - $99
(includes lunch)
Start the morning off shopping the downtown Arrow Rock, Mo., stores and/or taking a self-guided walking tour of the many historic sites and buildings of the area. Meet at J. Houston Tavern, the oldest continuously operating restaurant west of the Mississippi. On the way down, enjoy a quick stretch at
The Cheese Store.
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Thursday, July 7
7:00 am - 6:00 pm
$132
1 - 11 hr. trip - $132
(includes lunch)
Explore the underground world of Fantastic Caverns by way of tram. See spectacular sights while learning about the cave system. After lunch, visit the Route 66 Car Museum. Marvel at cars from the Brass Era, sports cars, classics, and even celebrity cars. Shop one of the best collections of Route 66 memorabilia in the nation.
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Thursday, August 25
8:30 am - 4:00 pm
$79
Departs for Antioch Park
1 - 7 hr. trip - $79 (Includes lunch)
Visit the Kansas City Public Library for a guided tour of the library, original bank vault, and current exhibits. Hear about the history of the decline of banks in the downtown area as they gave way to the library district and learn about the rich architecture of the building. Finish with a tour of their collection of rare books and artefacts that live onsite. After, tour the Money Museum at the Federal Reserve.
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Take yoga off the mat and onto the chair in these low intensity classes, incorporating breathing with movement while retaining all the benefits of yoga. 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 welcome.
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Beginning Tuesday, June 21
9:30- 10:20 am
$48 / $53 nonresident
6 - 50 min. sessions
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Beginning Tuesday, June 21
10:30 -11:20 am
$48 / $53 nonresident
Meadowbrook park Clubhouse
6 - 50 min. sessions
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Begins Thursday, June 23
11:30 am - 12:20 pm
$48/ $53 nonresident
6 - 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.
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Begins Wednesday, July 6
1:00 - 3:00 pm
$47 / $51
Roeland Park Community Center
4- 2 hr. sessions
Learn the basics of this classic tabletop game from an experienced instructor. Each player receives a current Mah Jongg card to take home.
This will be the last chance to register for Mah Jongg lessons this summer.
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Wednesday, July 6
1:30 - 3:30 pm
$5 / $6
Tomahawk Ridge Community Center
BINGO! Delight in food, prizes, fun, and 12 games of bingo.
Variety of prizes awarded including gift certificates..
Cost of admission covers food and staff time to administer the bingo program. No additional charge for bingo.
Enroll now! Limited space remaining.
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Friday, July 22
10:00 - 11:00 am
Free
Think fast and write faster in this quick-paced game of alliterative words and categories. We’ll laugh and have fun sharing our answers.
This game is held virtually over zoom.
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Tuesday, June 14
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Free
What is that? How do I grow this? What should I put in my garden?
What type of garden do I like? So many questions and no one to ask until now.
Join the K-State Extension Office for an open discussion with a
Master Gardener and get answers to your gardening questions.
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Friday, June 24
10:30 - 11:30 am
$38 / $41 nonresident
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse
What will grow and survive in the heat of the day on a July afternoon? Plant a container that will look beautiful throughout the summer.
Pot, soil and flowers included.
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One-on-one computer and cell phone classes are resuming this summer with two new instructors! This course is designed for you to get your specific technology questions answered at your own pace. Please know the Apple ID® or Gmail® address and passwords associated with your account if applicable.
The cost for a 2-hour session is
$60 resident / $66 non-resident.
Call (913) 826-3160 to set up your appointment.
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Program offerings made possible with the help of sponsorships from the following: |
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Supporters
Addington Place of Prairie Village
Cigna
Olathe Health
Parman & Easterday
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50 Plus Office and Program Locations |
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Antioch Park
Daytrip & Outing Departures
6501 Antioch Rd.
Merriam
(913) 826-2830
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Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center
8788 Metcalf Ave.
Overland Park
(913) 826-2787
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Matt Ross
Community Center
8101 Marty St.
Overland Park
(913) 826-2830
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Mill Creek
Activity Center
6518 Vista Dr.
Shawnee
(913) 826-3160
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Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse
9101 Nall Ave.
Prairie Village
(913) 826-2975
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New Century Fieldhouse
551 New Century Pkwy.
New Century
(913) 826-2830
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Roeland Park
Community Center
4850 Rosewood Dr.
Roeland Park
(913) 826-3160
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Tomahawk Ridge
Community Center
11902 Lowell Ave.
Overland Park
(913) 826-2830
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