Virtual Programs

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Explore with JCPRD 50 Plus here, “there," or anywhere! We welcome participation in our virtual programs from all, regardless of your geographic location. Come connect with us!

The courses listed below are offered via Zoom, an online video conferencing platform. Advanced registration is required. Programs are subject to meeting minimum registrations. Information on how to access the program will be sent no later than 9:00 am the day of the program to those who register/RSVP. Please register/RSVP for all programs at least 24 hours in advance.

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Enrichment & Special Interest

Concert: New Horizons Band Concert Series
Clear your calendars & don't miss these performances by members of the New Horizons Band as they make beautiful music together. This top-notch entertainment is free of charge. Interested in watching online?  Contact Lisa at [email protected]
1 - 1 hr. event - FREE

24385      James C. Olson Performing Arts Center at UMKC         5/1         Mon      7 pm


Games: Scattergories® (Virtual) 
Think fast and write faster in this quick-paced game of alliterative words and categories.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE  

26607     Virtual Program         5/17     Wed        10 am

26609     Virtual Program         5/31     Wed        10 am

26608     Virtual Program         6/12     Mon         10 am 

26610     Virtual Program         7/26     Wed        10 am

26611    Virtual Program         8/15     Tue          10 am 

26612     Virtual Program         8/29     Tue           10 am 


Gardening: Gardening with a Master Gardener (Virtual)
What is that?  How do I grow or do 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 on a variety of gardening topics and be free to discuss your gardening questions with a Master Gardener. 
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE

26876   Pollinators Plants for Shade                                  Virtual             5/2      Tue      2 pm

26877   How to Make Gardening Easier                            Virtual             6/6       Tue      2 pm

26878  Coffee and Garden Convo                                      Virtual             8/1       Tue      2 pm


Special Interest: Cooking Basics for 1 (Virtual)
Cooking great tasting and healthy food does not have to be intimidating and complicated. Learn the basics of how to plan, prepare, read a recipe, and make modifications when cooking for just one. Program presented by K-State Extension.
1 - 1 hr. class - Free

26884             Virtual Program             7/25    Tue      2 pm


Special Interest: Living with Garden Wildlife (Virtual) 
Join naturalists from Burr Oak Woods for a discussion on learning to coexist, and manage conflict, with the wildlife in your garden.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE

26707             Virtual Program             5/4       Thu       10 am


Special Interest: Open Road - Get Out to Dodge (Virtual) 
Are you up for a road trip of your own? Our Open Road series offers information on destinations just outside of our Day Trip radius boundaries, so you have all you need to hit the road yourself! Join a staff member from the Dodge City Visitors Bureau and the Boot Hill Museum to hear about this exciting western Kansas town!   
1 - 1 hr. class- FREE                

26705             Virtual Program              6/16     Fri   10 am

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Fitness & Health

Exercise: AEA Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) – Virtual 
AFEP has now gone virtual! Enjoy this low intensity, chair-based exercise from the comfort of your own home.  Virtual courses are offered via Zoom, an online video conferencing platform. Advanced registration is required. Programs are subject to meeting minimum registrations. Information on how to access the program will be sent no later than 9:00 am the day of the program to those who register/RSVP. Please register/RSVP for all programs at least 24 hours in advance.
1 – 45 min. workout - FREE

     Virtual Program                       Wed        11 am     


Exercise: Virtual Chair Yoga
Take yoga off the mat and onto the chair, incorporating breathing with movement while retaining all the benefits of yoga. Use the chair for support if needed during standing poses. This class will take place every Tuesday for 4 consecutive weeks. If you are unable to attend class at the scheduled time, you will receive a link to watch the recorded class at your convenience within 48 hours. NO CLASS TUE- JUNE 27 AND JULY 4.  

5 - 50 min. sessions - $40 / $44 nonresidents      

26724     Virtual Program    5/16     Tue      9:30 am

26733     Virtual Recording    5/18     Thu      9:30 am Class recording sent out weekly to do on your own schedule!  

4 - 50 min. sessions- $32 / $35 nonresidents

26725     Virtual Program    6/20     Tue 9:30 am

6 - 50 min sessions- $48 / $53 nonresidents

26734     Virtual Recording    6/22     Thu      9:30 am Class recording sent out weekly to do on your own schedule!  

 5 - 50 min. sessions - $40 / $44 nonresidents

26726     Virtual Program    8/1       Tue      9:30 am

26743     Virtual Recording    8/3       Thu      9:30 am Class recording sent out weekly to do on your own schedule!  


Exercise: Virtual Strength and Stretching 
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 7 days.

5 - 50 min. sessions - $40/ $44 nonresidents

26777      Virtual Program           5/18     Thu    11:30 am - Canceled

4 - 50 min. sessions - $32 / $35 nonresidents

26778      Virtual Program           7/6       Thu    11:30 am 

5- 50 min. sessions - $40 / $44 nonresidents

26786      Virtual Program            8/3       Thu    11:30 am