January 23 - February 5, 2023

JCPRD's 50 Plus Program provides unique opportunities and lifelong memories that inspire a healthier community.

Visit our website or Facebook page to explore the fun!

To register or for additional information,

please click on the blue program title.

Special Events

Winter Rally Pickleball Tournament

Friday, February 10

$30

The registration deadline is fast approaching for the 2023 Winter Rally Pickleball Tournament! Co-sponsored by Blue Valley Recreation, this tournament will feature 12 courts of play for gender and mixed ratings of 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5+.

Players must be the age of 50 by 12/31/23 to compete.

Awards will be given for 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd place.

Registration Deadline: Friday, January 27

For more information click here.

Enrichment & Special Interests

Cards: Bridge Workshops

Become an in-demand partner. Fun and easy classes help you master a new subject each week. Handouts included

Matt Ross Community Center

Responders / Openers

Tuesday, February 7

4:00 - 6:00 pm

$12 / $13 nonresident

1- 2 hr. lesson

Opening Leads

Tuesday, February 21

4:00 - 6:00 pm

$12 / $13 nonresident

1- 2 hr. lesson

Competitive Bidding Strategies

Monday, February 20

9:30 - 12:30 pm

$25 / $28 nonresident

1- 3 hr. session

Gardening: Desert Planters

Friday, January 27

10:30 - 11:30 am

$40 / $44 nonresident

Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

Get creative and hands on while designing a planter to spruce up your

porch or deck. Pot, soil, and flowers included.

Reading: Wanderlust Book Club (Down Under)

Tuesday, January 31

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.

Alzheimer's: 10 Warning Signs (Virtual)

Wednesday, February 8

2:00 - 3:00 pm

Free

Learn how to recognize common signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia; how to approach someone about memory concerns; importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis. Presentations by Alzheimer’s Association.

Games: Scattergories® (Virtual)

Wednesday, February 8

1:00 - 2:00 pm

Free

Think fast and write faster in this quick-paced game of alliterative words and categories. Zoom link will be emailed the day prior to the program. Zoom information is also on the receipt notes. FREE VIRTUAL PROGRAM!

Sports

Pickleball: Workshops

Designed for the intermediate player who wants to take

their game to the next level. Equipment provided and space is limited.

Preregistration is required. Please call 913-826-2830 for additional questions.

Take one, or take them all!

10:30 - 11:30 am

$15 / $16 nonresident (per workshop)

1 - 60 min. session

Matt Ross Community Center

Serve/ Return

Wednesday, January 25

Fore/ Backhand

Wednesday, February 22

Lob/ Defense

Wednesday, March 22

Dinking

Wednesday, April 12

Travel

In case you missed our End of the Year Wrap-Up video, click the link below to view all the exciting trips 50 Plus took this past year. We’ve showcased highlights of each trip. Look closely, you might just be featured! We hope you’ll join us on our adventures we have planned for 2023.