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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!
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To register or for additional information,
please click on the blue program title.
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Two more workshops have recently been added.
Check out full event details at the link below!
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Lunch & Learn- Never Forget - 9/11 Memorial and Museum
Thursday, September 21
12:00 - 1:30 pm
Matt Ross Community Center
$29 / $32 nonresident
Join speaker, Noah Rauch, from the 9/11 Memorial & Museum as he joins us remotely from New York. Hear how the memorial and museum came to be and the elements one would see during their time at the memorial. This presenter will be joining us via Zoom. Attendees will meet in person for the interactive presentation and lunch. Doors will open at 11:50 am.
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Dog's Day Out
Saturday, October 7
1:00 - 4:00 pm
Meadowbrook Park
Free!
Calling all dog owners! Bring your dog out to Meadowbrook Park for a day of fun, games, costume contest, treat scavenger hunt, photo booth, vendors and more! An animal rescue will be on site with adoptable dogs as well!
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50 Plus Travel Show
Thursday, October 12
1:00 pm
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse
Spend the afternoon meeting your 50 Plus Travel Professionals while previewing our scheduled destinations and beautiful vacation spots for 2024.
Space is limited!
RSVP is required to attend these presentations. Please call 913-826-2985 or click the button below to reserve your spot.
Click on the name of the tour below to see detailed tour itineraries.
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Plein Air
Last Chance!
Wednesday, September 13
9:00 am
Shawnee Mission Park
$67 / $74 nonresident
6 - 2.5 hr. sessions
Explore the beauty of the outdoors at Shawnee Mission Park and learn how to translate it to paper or canvas by painting outdoors. Learn color mixing, light representation, and more.
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Bridge Workshops
4:00 pm
Matt Ross Community Center
$12 / $13 nonresident
1 - 2 hr. class
Become an in-demand partner with these bridge workshops. Fun and easy classes help you master a new subject each week. Purchase each workshop individually or take them all! Workshops include hands-on instruction and handouts to take home.
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Bridge Mistakes
Monday, October 9
9:00 am
Matt Ross Community Center
$25 / $28 nonresident
1 - 3 hr. session
NEW! Learn about these five commonly made mistakes in bridge and discover how to correct them.
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Bidding Review
Thursday, October 12
9:00 am
Matt Ross Community Center
$45 / $50 nonresident
4 - 2 hr. sessions
Lessons on bidding basics of no trump, one of a major suit, one of a minor suit, competitive bidding, and more.
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Keys to Embracing Aging
Tuesday, September 26
10:00 am
New Century Fieldhouse
$5 / $6 nonresident
This class introduces twelve healthy behavior practices that encourage optimal aging throughout the lifespan. The twelve keys of optimal aging include: positive attitude, eating smart and healthy, physical activity, brain activity, social activity, tuning-in to the times, safety, know your health numbers, stress management, financial affairs, sleep, and taking time for you.
Program presented by the K-State Extension.
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Back to School Bingo
Wednesday, September 27
11:00 am
Roeland Park Community Center
$17 / $19 nonresident
The Roeland Park Community Center is back open and ready to show off our redesigned space! Tours will be given at 11am for those who are interested. The 50 Plus community is invited to join us for a nostalgic school lunch served at 11:30am and twelve games of bingo to follow. We promise there won’t be any pop quizzes!
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AARP Smart Driver Course
Saturday, October 7
9:00 am
Roeland Park Community Center
$20 / $25 non - AARP Members
Pay with check at the door made out to AARP
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, please bring your AARP membership card. Reserve your spot, space is limited!
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Roeland Park Community Center
Saturday, September 23
9:00 am
$48 / $53 nonresident
6 - 50 min. sessions
Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class. Easy-to-follow choreography focuses on balance, range of motion, coordination and fun! Want to try a class before committing to the entire session? Call for details 913-826-3160.
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Meadowbrook Park
Saturday, September 30
8:00 am
$30 per player
Join us for a day of outdoor pickleball fun! Divisions available for gender and mixed doubles. All players must be 18 years of age by 12/31/23. Space is limited and tournament is expected to fill quickly. The registration deadline is Sept. 22.
Tournament Information - https://jcprd.com/770/Pickleball-50-Plus
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Powell Community Center
Friday, November 3
8:00 am
$36 per player
Do the pickleball wobble before you gobble! In partnership with Mission Parks & Recreation join in on a fun, one day social pickleball tournament. Tournament includes gender and mixed divisions for beginning players and lunch. Prizes presented to first, second, and third place in each division. Great tournament for new or social players! Preregistration is required. Tournament deadline is Friday, October 11.
Tournament Information - https://jcprd.com/770/Pickleball-50-Plus
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Meadowbrook Park pickleball instructor Grace Jaworsky played in the PPA (pro pickleball tour) event that was here in Kansas City. She took gold in both mixed doubles and women’s doubles! Congratulations, Grace! | |
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Don't leave the house without checking to see if your 50 Plus Program has been cancelled.
Call (913) 686-6030 ext. 10 to check if programs are operating.
For more information click here.
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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
Parman & Easterday
Wellcare
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50 Plus Office and Program Locations | |
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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