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Your wellness matters! Staying active and focusing on your health is important to maintaining energy, focus, and independence. We encourage you to take the first step by trying one of any of our classes for free. Whether you are looking to improve balance and flexibility, mindfulness, or overall strength we have a class for you!
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Below are all of our current opportunities. Click on the highlighted class code number to register. Check back often for updates as we gradually resume programs and events.
Workout facilities with strength and cardiovascular equipment can be found at the Mill Creek Activity Center and the Roeland Park Community Center. These facilities are proud SilverSneakers and Renew Active™ member partners. Learn more about these programs or check your eligibility by clicking the location name above.
Exercise: AEA Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP)
This recreational chair-based exercise class includes range-of-motion exercises suitable for every fitness level and ability.
1 - 45 min. workout - $3 pay at the door
Merriam Community Center M,W 10 am
Spring Hill Community Center T,Th 1 pm POSTPONED
New Century Fieldhouse W,F 10:15 am
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse Wed 1 pm
Matt Ross Community Center Fri 10:45 am
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (Int Tai Chi) Mon 1 pm
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (Beg Tai Chi) Mon 2 pm
Exercise: AEA Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) – Virtual
LOW INTENSITY: 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
8899 Virtual AFEP Wed 11 am
8898 Virtual Tai Chi Wed 12:15 pm
Exercise: Chair Yoga
LOW INTENSITY: Take yoga off the mat and onto the chair, incorporating breathing with movement while retaining all the benefits of yoga easily from a chair. Experience standing balance poses using the chair for support as needed.
6- 50 min. sessions - $47 / $51 nonresidents
7952 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 2/23 Tue 10:30 am
7953 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 2/25 Thu 10:30 am
7954 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 4/6 Tue 10:30 am
7955 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 4/8 Thu 10:30 am
Exercise: Tai Chi
Tai Chi offers a slow and gentle exercise with benefits in endurance, flexibility, and muscle strengthening. All experience levels welcome in this course.
4 - 50 min. sessions - $36 / $40 nonresidents
8106 Roeland Park Community Center 1/12 Tue 5 pm
8107 Roeland Park Community Center 2/9 Tue 5 pm
8108 Roeland Park Community Center 3/9 Tue 5 pm
8109 Roeland Park Community Center 4/6 Tue 5 pm
Exercise: Walking & Talking
Talk while you walk, walk while you talk! Meet new people, catch up with others, and feel great being active all at the same time! No class 2/15.
Ongoing - FREE
New Century Fieldhouse 1/4-4/30 M-F 10 am - 1 pm
Okun Fieldhouse 1/4-4/30 M-F 8 am – 10 am
Yoga: Hatha (Gentle) Yoga Punch Card (Ages 18 & Older)
MODERATE INTENSITY: Strengthen your body, calm your mind and improve your flexibility and balance. All fitness levels can benefit from this class. Participants are encouraged to bring yoga mats. New participants are welcome to try one class for free, please call (913) 826-3160 for more information, details and class start time. Five and ten punch cards expire three months after date of sale; 20 punch cards expire four months after date of sale. No class 1/18
5 Punch Card - $43 / $47 nonresidents (valid for 3 months)
10 Punch Card - $86 / $94 nonresidents (valid for 3 months)
20 Punch Card - $172 / $188 nonresidents (valid for 4 months)
Roeland Park Community Center M,Th 4:30 pm
Yoga: Sunset Yoga (Ages 14 & Older)
LOW INTENSITY: Enjoy the fall breeze while you regulate your metabolism, increase flexibility, and coordination by practicing yoga on the park lawn. Lengthen your muscles while increasing both bone and muscle density. Yoga Participants of all levels are welcome. Participants are required to bring their own yoga mat and other equipment needed. Classes will meet at Shelter 3, located on the east side of the park by The Grove playground, weather permitting.
6 - 50 min. sessions - $47 / $51 nonresidents
7985 MBPC 4/7 Wed 6:00 pm
Want to exercise from the comfort of your living room? Click HERE Version OptionsWellness ProgramsHeadline Version OptionsWellness Programs to view our available Virtual Programs!
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JCPRD Fitness Facilities
The Mill Creek Activity Center and the Fitness Room at the Roeland Park Community Center both accept Silver Sneaker and Prime members. Call today or click on the Silver Sneakers logo below to check eligibility.