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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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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: Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP)
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 Community 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 - $3 online pay option during class
8899 Virtual AFEP Wed 11 am
Exercise: Classical Stretch
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. This class will be held outside, weather permitting. Class will be held inside the Clubhouse in Rosewood A. Participants need to bring a yoga mat, large towel, and water.
5 - 50 min. sessions - $40 / $44 nonresidents
14570 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 9/13 Mon 5 pm
Exercise: Drum
Drum to the beat in this fun class designed to get your heart pumping and energy flowing. Stand or sit while drumming along with the instructor to the rhythm of the music on a yoga ball.
5 - 50 min. sessions - $40 / $44 nonresidents
14576 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 9/17 Fri 9am - Canceled
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 seven days.
6 - 50 min. sessions - $48 / $53 nonresidents
14574 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 9/30 Thu 11:30 am
5 - 50 min. sessions - $40 / $44 nonresidents
14575 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 11/18 Thu 11:30 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 and 10 am at Okun and 9 am and noon at New Century Fieldhouse. Closed 9/7, 11/11, 11/25, 11/26, & 11/24.
Ongoing - FREE
New Century Fieldhouse M-F 10 am - 1 pm
Okun Fieldhouse 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 - $36 / $40 nonresidents
14531 Roeland Park Community Center 9/9 Thu 5 pm
14532 Roeland Park Community Center 10/7 Thu 5 pm
14533 Roeland Park Community Center 12/2 Thu 5 pm
14534 Roeland Park Community Center 9/8 Wed 10 am
14535 Roeland Park Community Center 10/6 Wed 10 am
14536 Roeland Park Community Center 11/3 Wed 10 am
14537 Roeland Park Community Center 12/1 Wed 10 am
Tai Chi: Tai Chi for Arthritis
Tai Chi for Arthritis differs from a non arthritis specific Tai Chi class in that the movements stay closer to the mid line of the body to help with balance. Similarly it offers the same slow and graceful exercise that has been proven to improve balance, reduce stress and offer arthritis pain relief. All experience levels welcome in this course. Classes are on-going, start at anytime. No class, Monday, 9/6.
1 - 45 min. workout - $3 pay at the door
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (Advanced) Mon 1 pm (starting 9/13)
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (Intermediate) Mon 2 pm
Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse (Beginning) Mon 3 pm
Yoga: Chair Yoga
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 - $48 / $53 nonresidents
14568 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 09/28 Tue 10:30 am
5 - 50 min. sessions - $40 / $44 nonresidents
14569 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 11/9 Tue 10:30 am
Yoga: Chair Yoga - Virtual
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. If you are unable to attend class at the scheduled time, you can request a link to watch the recorded class within seven days.
6 - 50 min. sessions - $36 / $40 nonresidents
14592 Virtual Program 9/28 Tue 9:30am
5 - 50 min. sessions - $30 / $33 nonresidents
14600 Virtual Program 11/9 Tue 9:30 am
Yoga: Hatha (Gentle) Yoga Punch Card (Ages 18 & Older)
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. Purchase punch card HERE Version OptionsWellness Programs Version OptionsWellness Programs Version OptionsWellness Programs Version OptionsWellness Programs Version OptionsWellness Programs Version OptionsWellness Programs Version OptionsWellness Programs Version OptionsWellness Programs Version OptionsWellness Programs Version OptionsWellness Programs Version OptionsWellness Programs
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 M,Th 4 pm
Yoga: Restorative Yoga
Slow, still style of yoga that involves long, passive holds in a series of 4-6 restful poses. Yogis are often supported by props to enhance or deepen their experience and achieve a state of total relaxation and release.
1 - 50 min. session - $10 / $11 nonresidents
14577 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 9/16 Thu 6 pm - Canceled
14581 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 10/21 Thu 6 pm
14582 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 11/18 Thu 6 pm
14583 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 12/16 Thu 6 pm
Zumba: Zumba Gold
Perfect for active older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. This class introduces easy-to-follow choreography that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination. Beginners welcome.
5 - 50 min. sessions - $39 / $43 nonresidents
14538 Roeland Park Community Center 9/15 Wed 6:30 pm
14539 Roeland Park Community Center 10/20 Wed 6:30 pm
14540 Roeland Park Community Center 12/1 Wed 6:30 pm
14541 Roeland Park Community Center 9/25 Sat 10 am
14542 Roeland Park Community Center 11/6 Sat 10 am
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