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Learn a new skill, grow your mind, connect with your community. Find programs like gardening, knitting, crafting, laughter workshops and become tech savvy. Don't miss out on our many virtual program opportunities too!
Below are all of our upcoming opportunities. Click on the highlighted bar code number to register. Check back often for updates as we gradually resume programs and events.
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Crafts: Caring Hands Knitting Group
Join this generous group of individuals who knit and crochet hats for charity. Free lessons given to beginners. Knitters unable to attend are also welcomed to knit at home and bring their hats in to be donated The Roeland Park Community Center accepts yarn, knitting needles, and hat donations year-round from those unable to attend meetings; call 913-826-3160 to learn how you can contribute.
Ongoing - 2 hr. sessions - FREE
26589 Roeland Park City Hall 5/2 - 8/29 Tue 1 pm
Crafts: Hobby Group
Love crafting? Bring whatever project you are working on and get crafty with other members of your community. Meets weekly. Call the Roeland Park Community Center with questions (913) 826-3160.
Ongoing - 2 hr. sessions - FREE
26590 Roeland Park City Hall 5/5 - 8/25 Fri 1 pm
Crafts: Silver Hair & Golden Needles Knitting and Crochet Group
Join this new group and socialize while you work on the current project. Call 913-826-2830 for details.
Ongoing - 3 hr. sessions - $1 weekly
New Century Fieldhouse Thur. 4 pm
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: AARP Smart Driver Course
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 and no AARP membership card required. Reserve your spot, space is limited! Pay with check at the door made out to AARP.
1 - 4hr. session - $20 / $25 non-AARP Members
26613 Roeland Park Community Center 7/22 Sat 9 am
26614 Roeland Park Community Center 8/19 Sat 9 am
Special Interest: Advanced Healthcare Directives
This class introduces the process and documents involved in preparing one’s future medical care, should you become unable to speak for yourself. This class is presented by the K-State Research and Extension office.
1 - 1 hr. class - $5 / $6 nonresident
26615 Roeland Park Community Center 8/23 Wed 10 am
Special Interest: Be in the Know...Alzheimer's and Dementia
Learn how to recognize common signs of Alzheimer's and dementia; how to approach someone about memory concerns; importance of early detection and benefits of diagnosis. Presentations by Alzheimer's Association.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
26870 Effective Communication Strategies Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 5/3 Wed 2 pm
26871 Understanding and Responding Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 6/7 Wed 2 pm
26873 Money Matters Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 7/5 Wed 2 pm
26874 Living with Alzheimer’s: Younger Onset (Part 1) Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 8/2 Wed 2pm
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: Developing Healthy Habits
Learn how to create new and sustainable goals, habits, and routines around nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and sleep so you can reach your health goals. Program presented by K-State Extension.
1 - 1.5 hr. class - $5 / $6 nonresidents
26841 Matt Ross Community Center 5/16 Tue 10 am
Special Interest: Dining with Diabetes
Do you want to learn more about managing or preventing type 2 diabetes for yourself or loved one? This program is designed to help you make simple and lasting changes to live a healthier lifestyle. Program presented by K-State Extension.
4 - 2 hr. sessions - $35 / $39 nonresident
26885 Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse 6/20 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: Money Habitudes
New! A game-like assessment played with a deck of cards to help people understand and talk about their finances in a fun, constructive way. It allows people to pinpoint underlying financial habits, attitudes, and motivations to make behavior changes. This program helps participants engage in financial discussions and have insight into what motivates and triggers their behavior. Participants can then predict situations that can derail them and plan successful strategies to keep them on track to reach their financial goals. This class is presented by the K-State Research and Extension office.
1 - 1.5 hr. class - $5 / $6 nonresident
26616 Roeland Park Community Center 8/30 Wed 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
Special Interest: Wits Workout
You are never too young or old to get started training your brain. Participants will take part in interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. A session will consist of a pen and paper activity and an educational topic on memory, brain health, or health and wellness. Program presented by K-State Extension.
4 - 1.5 hr. sessions - $10 / $11 nonresident
26712 Matt Ross Community Center 8/3 Thu 10 am
Special Interest: Your Valuable Records
Learn how to record, keep track, safely store, and organize paperwork and documents important in daily life, emergencies, financial caregiving, or estate planning. Program presented by K-State Extension.
1 - 1.5 hr. class - $5 / $6 nonresident
26717 Matt Ross Community Center 6/13 Tue 9 am
Technology: One-on-One Computer or Cell Phone Tutoring
Get specific training and questions answered by our patient and knowledgeable instructor. Participant is required to bring personal laptop, tablet, or cell phone to tutoring session. Call (913) 826-3160 to set up your appointment. Please know the Apple ID® or Gmail® address and passwords associated with your account if applicable. Program fee nonrefundable.
1 - 2 hr. class - $62 / $68 nonresidents
24370 Roeland Park City Hall & New Century Fieldhouse By Appt.
May - August:
1 - 2 hr. class - $62 / $68 nonresidents
26617 Roeland Park City Hall By Appt.
26681 New Century Fieldhouse By Appt.
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