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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!
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.
Click on the activity number to register online or call our Registration department at 913-831-3359
or 913-831-3342 TDD (service for hearing impaired).
Registration for our January - April activities now open!
Exercise: Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP)
Trained AFEP instructors cover a variety of range-of-motion and endurance-building activities, relaxation techniques, and health education topics. All of the exercises can be modified to meet participant needs. Choose from in person or virtual classes. No class on 9/4, 11/10, 11/23, 11/24 and 12/25.
Virtual courses are currently held at no charge and 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 - $3 pay at the door
Merriam Community Center M,W 10 am
Spring Hill Civic Center T,Th 1 pm
New Century Fieldhouse W,F 10:15 am
Matt Ross Community Center Wed 1 pm
Matt Ross Community Center Fri 10:45 am
1 – 45 min. workout - FREE
21665 Virtual AFEP 5/10 - 12/27 Wed 11 am
34210 Virtual AFEP 1/3 - 4/24 Wed 11 am
Exercise: Ageless Lifters
LOW INTENSITY: Engage each muscle group in your body. This full body workout is achieved through high repetition sets and strength training exercises. This class uses dumbbells and body weight exercises.
4 - 50 min. sessions - $32 / $35 nonresident
33704 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 1/9 Tue 2 pm
33705 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 3/12 Tue 2 pm
3 - 50 min. sessions - $24 / $26 nonresident
33706 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 2/6 Tue 2 pm
33707 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 4/9 Tue 2 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. Standing balance poses may use the chair for support as needed. Option to attend in person or watch live via Zoom. Beginners are welcome.
4 - 50 min. sessions - $32 / $35 nonresident
33700 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 1/11 Thu 10:30 am
33701 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 2/8 Thu 10:30 am
33702 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 3/7 Thu 10:30 am
33703 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 4/4 Thu 10:30 am
Exercise: Classical Stretch
LOW INTENSITY: Classical Stretch, or Essentrics, is a dynamic, full-body workout that simultaneously combines stretching and strengthening, while engaging all 650 muscles. Perfect for all ages. Participants need to bring a yoga mat, large towel, and water. No class 1/15 or 2/12.
5 - 50 min. sessions - $40 / $44 nonresident
33697 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 1/8 Mon 5 pm
33698 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 2/26 Mon 5 pm
33699 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 4/1 Mon 5 pm
Exercise: Gentle Yoga
LOW INTENSITY: Gentle Yoga is performed at a slower pace, with less intense positions, and includes extended time for meditation, yogic breath work, and relaxation.
4 - 50 min. sessions- $32 / $35 nonresident
33693 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 1/9 Tue 9 am
33694 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 2/6 Tue 9 am
33695 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 3/5 Tue 9 am
5 - 50 min. sessions - $40 / $44 nonresident
33696 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 4/2 Tue 9 am
Exercise: Walk With Ease
LOW INTENSITY: Walk With Ease (WWE) is a community-based physical activity program through the Arthritis Foundation. While walking is the central activity, WWE includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. All experience levels welcome in this course. Each participant must have a Walk With Ease guide book.
12 - 1 hr. sessions - $18 if book needed/ $6 no book
33691 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 3/19 Tue, Thu 9:30 am
33692 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 4/30 Tue, Thu 9:30 am
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! Walk any time between 8 am and 10 am at Okun and 10 am and noon at New Century Fieldhouse. No meeting 11/23, 11/24, 12/25, 1/15.
Ongoing - FREE
New Century Fieldhouse 9/5 - 12/29 M-F 10 am - Noon
New Century Fieldhouse 1/2-4/30 M-F 10 am - Noon
Okun Fieldhouse 9/5 - 12/29 M-F 8 am - 10 am
Okun Fieldhouse 1/2-4/30 M-F 8 am-10 am
Tai Chi: 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 - $38 / $42 nonresident
32057 Roeland Park Community Center 12/6 Wed 10 am
32056 Roeland Park Community Center 12/7 Thu 5 pm
34066 Roeland Park Community Center 1/3 Wed 10 am
34070 Roeland Park Community Center 1/4 Thu 5 pm
34067 Roeland Park Community Center 2/7 Wed 10 am
34071 Roeland Park Community Center 2/8 Thu 5pm
34068 Roeland Park Community Center 3/6 Wed 10 am
34072 Roeland Park Community Center 3/7 Thu 5 pm
34069 Roeland Park Community Center 4/3 Wed 10 am
34073 Roeland Park Community Center 4/4 Thu 5 pm
Tai Chi: Tai Chi for Arthritis
LOW INTENSITY: Incorporating all the essential principles of Tai Chi, the movements in this class are safe and easy to learn for those with arthritis or just starting a wellness routine. Through practice, improve muscular strength, flexibility, and fitness. All experience levels welcome in this course. No class 1/15.
1 - 45 min. session - $3 pay at the door each class
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (Beginning) Mon 12 pm
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (Advanced) Mon 1 pm
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (Intermediate) Mon 2 pm
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 1/1 and 1/15.
5 Punch Card - $45/ $50 nonresidents (valid for 3 months)
10 Punch Card - $90/ $99 nonresidents (valid for 3 months)
20 Punch Card - $180/ $198 nonresidents (valid for 4 months)
Roeland Park Community Center Mon, Thu 4:00 pm
Exercise: Zumba® Gold
MODERATE INTENSITY: 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.
6 - 50 min. sessions - $48 / $53 nonresident
34076 Roeland Park Community Center 1/6 Sat 9 am
34078 Roeland Park Community Center 2/24 Sat 9 am
34080 Roeland Park Community Center 4/13 Sat 9 am
Want to exercise from the comfort of your living room? Click HERE Version OptionsWellness ProgramsHeadline Version OptionsWellness Programs to view our available Virtual Programs!
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.