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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.
Enrichment & Special Interest
Cooking: Food After 50
As we age, things change - and so should our eating habits. Tweaking your diet to match energy needs and activity levels is a smart way to maintain a good body weight and stay healthy. This class is presented over Zoom by Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Department.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
14471 Virtual Program 12/9 Thu 10 am
Cooking: Making Macarons Demo Virtual
Delicate and delightful, macarons are becoming a popular dessert for the home baker to attempt. Our experienced macaron maker will walk you through the steps while giving tips and tricks for making a successful macaron. The best part, a sample of these delicious treats are included for you to enjoy at home while watching the program! Macaron pickup is Oct. 5 from 8 am to noon at Roeland Park Community Center.
.1 - 1 hr. session - $15 / $17 nonresidents
14474 Virtual Program 10/5 Tue 1:30 pm
Crafts: Craft Savvy – Jewelry Tower
Let’s craft together, virtually! Create a jewelry tower from decoupaged plates for your nightstand or vanity with easy to follow instructions from a JCPRD staff. Registration closes August 13 at 4 pm. Supplies will be available for pick up at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse.
1 - 1 hr. session - $15 / $17 nonresidents
9506 Virtual 8/18 Wed 1:30 pm
Games: Virtual Scattergories
Think fast and write faster in this quick-paced game of alliterative words and categories.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
14478 Virtual Program 12/15 Wed 10 am
Games: Virtual Trivia - 70s Styles (50!)
Where were you in the 70s? Better yet, can you recall these famous stars, sitcoms, events, chart busters, products, and fashion trends from this far out decade?! Test your knowledge in this virtual trivia flashback. This program is part of our year-long 50th anniversary celebration for 50 Plus.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
14480 Virtual Program 11/16 Tue 10 am
Special Interest: Armchair Travel to Omaha, Ne
Take a trip to Omaha, Ne. from the comfort of your armchair at home. Jessica Settje, from Visit Omaha, will give a brief history of the city before diving into its vibrant cultural offerings in the Passport Tour. Then learn why billionaire Warren Buffett chooses to live, work and play in Omaha, during the Billion Dollar Tour.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
14142 Virtual Program 10/19 Tue 11 am
Special Interest: Building a Resilient You
Resiliency is a word that we are hearing used far more frequently, but what does it mean? How do we apply it to our daily life? This session will provide a deeper understanding as to what resiliency is and the various strategies that can be used to help build a more resilient you. Program presented by Katherine Melton from Johnson County Mental Health Center.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
14389 Virtual 11/30 Tue 1 pm
Special Interest: Fall Lawn Care
Fall is the ideal time to wrangle the lawn into shape. Now is the time to seed, fertilize and seed for success. Doing the right things in the fall sets the lawn up for success next summer. Program presented by K-State Extension.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
14393 Virtual Program 9/16 Thu 10 am
Special Interest: Gardening - Composting
Learn how your carbon footprint is impacting the environment and how the simple act of composting can change our gardens, our health, and our planet
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
14143 Virtual Program 9/7 Tue 10 am
Special Interest: Navigating the Holidays
The holidays, whatever that means for you, can bring with it various thoughts, feelings, and emotions. This session will provide tips and strategies to help you navigate the holidays in a way that is both healthy and effective. Program presented by Katherine Melton from Johnson County Mental Health Center.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
14406 Virtual 11/2 Tue 10 am
Special Interest: Prehistoric Past and Modern Dinosaur Discoveries
The 21st century has brought a revolution in the study of dinosaurs. A series of spectacular new discoveries, as well as, advancement in scientific techniques has resulted in new insight into how dinosaurs moved, what they ate, and what they looked like. Join Dr. Alison Olcott, a paleontologist and KU Geology Professor as she takes you through a tour of these new discoveries.
1 - 1 hr. class – FREE
14144 Virtual Program 10/6 Wed 1:30 pm
Special Interest: Spring Flowering Bulbs
What would spring be without cherry daffodils and tulips? It would be rather dull and lack color. This spring display must be planned. Fall is the only time to add these spring beauties to the landscape. Learn the tricks for success by attending this session. Program presented by K-State Extension.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
14418 Virtual Program 10/13 Wed 10 am
Special Interest: The Skeleton Speaks- Forensic Anthropology Gives Light to Solving a Crime
Hear from Forensic Anthropologist Dr. Alexandra Klales, as she presents an interactive discussion on how the human skeleton helps identify unknown persons and how they interpret skeletal trauma to aid in the determination of the cause and manner of death. Participants can try their hand at applying some methods used in forensic anthropology to try and identify characteristics of the remains. This presentation contains photos and remains and may be considered graphic.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
14419 Virtual Program 9/16 Thu 10 am
Reading: Wanderlust Virtual Book Club
Intertwine your love of travel and a good book with a travel-themed book club. Each month enjoy the selected book from the list and conclude the month in a group virtual discussion about the read, how it relates to your travel, and how it may inspire your wanderlust.
2- 1 hr. classes - $5
9227 Virtual Program
Book List:
In a Sunburned Country
7/29 Thu 1:30 pm
Travels with Charley
8/31 Tue 1:30 pm
Fitness & Health
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
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.
6- 50 min. sessions - $35 / $37 nonresidents
7958 Virtual Program 4/6 Tue 9:30 am
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.
6- 50 min. sessions - $35 / $37 nonresidents
8580 Virtual Program 4/8 Thu 11:30 am
Complimentary Virtual Programs
Games: Bingo Virtual
BINGO! Join us online for virtual Bingo. Join in with friends as we play for pride, not prizes, at our themed virtual bingos.
1- 1hr Class - Free
9223 Picnic in the Park 6/23 Wed 1:30 pm
9224 80s Stars: Where Are They Now 7/28 Wed 1:30 pm
9225 Ships Ahoy 8/25 Wed 1:30 pm
Games: Virtual Scattergories
Think fast and write faster in this quick-paced game of words!
1 - 1 hr. class -Free
9917 Virtual Program 6/22 Tue 10:00 am
9920 Virtual Program 8/4 1:30 pm
Games: Virtual Trivia- Gnarly 80s
Where were you in the 80s? Better yet, can you recall these famous stars, movies, events, chart busters, products, and fashion trends from this totally tubular decade?! Test your knowledge in this virtual trivia flashback. This program is part of our year-long 50th anniversary celebration for 50 Plus.
1 - 1 hr. class - Free
9228 Virtual Program 7/14 Wed 10am
Special Interest: Clear the Clutter
Adopt a new habit of keeping your home more organized, resulting in a less stressful life. Denise Dias with the K-State Extension office, will share tips and tricks to keeping your spaces clutter-free.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
9230 Virtual Program 8/12 Thu 10 am
Special Interest: Gardening – Houseplants
Are your house plants wilting or turning brown? Is there adequate sunlight? Wondering which pot to use? Join a K-State Extension Master Gardener to hear tips and tricks for planting and maintaining houseplants.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
9507 Virtual Program 8/13 Fri 1 pm
Special Interest: Gardening - Made in the Shade - Hostas
Hardy, shade tolerant, and low maintenance are what hostas are all about. A K-State Extension Master Gardener will explain different varieties, demonstrate how to care for them, and ways to make your landscape stand out from the rest.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
9232 Virtual Program 8/26 Thu 10 am
Special Interest: Gardening - Tour of Shawnee Indian Mission Gardens
A representation of an operational farm between 1839 and 1862, this garden teaches the cultivation of vegetables with a historic emphasis. Hear from a K-State Extension Master Gardener about the many heirloom plants cultivated in this garden.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
9235 Virtual Program 7/22 Thu 1:30 pm
Special Interest: History Behind the Badge
The Kansas City Police Historical Society was founded to help preserve the history of the Kansas City, Mo., Police Department. Hear from KCMOPHS member, Alan Pierce, as he shares a timeline of the KCPD and stories of historical significance.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
9241 Virtual Program 8/17 Tue 1:30 pm
Special Interest: If Walls Could Talk - Victorian Treasures
Enjoy historical stories of beautiful heirlooms from Vaile Victorian Mansion from the Victorian Society of Kansas City. Learn about customs that defined this socially charged era.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
9243 Virtual Program 8/24 Tue 1:30 pm
Special Interest: Powerful Tools For Caregivers
This six-week course is designed to help the family caregiver (no professional caregivers, please). Learn how to take care of yourself while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend or someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. Learn tools to help communicate effectively with other family members and doctors, reduce guilt, anger, and depression, make tough decisions, and set goals and problem solve. Pick up program book at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse on 6/16 between 9:00am and 4:00 pm.
6 - 1 ½ hr. classes - Free
9242 Virtual Program
6/17 Thu 1:30 pm
6/24 Thu 1:30 pm
7/1 Thu 1:30 pm
7/8 Thu 1:30 pm
7/15 Thu 1:30 pm
7/20 Tue 1:30 pm
Special Interest: Taking Aim Series- How Hollywood Conquered the West?
If you love Western movies, come ride along as we watch video samplings from some of Hollywood’s greatest Westerns. In this four-part series, go behind-the-scenes and learn how the great filmmakers crafted and projected their visions onto the big screen. Hollywood Conquers the West will be big on entertainment, but also strong in its exploration of the Western as a distinctively American film genre.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
Western Settlement: The Backdrop of Hollywood Westerns
This session will show how Hollywood Westerns are about taming the West and how concepts such as Manifest Destiny explain the myths we tell ourselves about who we are as Americans.
9773 Virtual Program 5/13 Thu 10 am
The Western Genre
Film critics and historians agree: The Western is a distinctly American film genre. We will look at the elements that comprise the genre and how Hollywood stretched and modified them as filmmaking evolved.
9774 Virtual Program 6/10 Thu 10 am
John Wayne: The Man and the Myth
Join Larry Brown as we look at how John Wayne defined the Western hero and solidified the myth of the rugged individual and the self-made man. We will examine the costs and the benefits of the iconic Western hero he left us.
9775 Virtual Program 7/6 Tue 10 am
The Great Western Directors
Join Larry Brown for an engaging discussion examining the efforts of the great Western film directors of the 1950s as they labored to elevate the Western above the one-dimensional characters and scenarios of the 1930 films. You may be surprised at the level of sophistication they brought to the screen.
9776 Virtual Program 8/5 Thu 10 am
Special Interest: We Were Beachside Once
Kansas is certainly not a state associated with beachside living, but over geological time, what is now Kansas has not only been near an ocean, but sometimes it has been under the ocean! In this presentation, KU Geology Professor Alison Olcott will take you through a tour of the geological history of the state, including how the rocks around us formed, and what the fossils in those rocks tell us about the animals that used to live where we do now.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE
9484 Virtual Program 8/3 Tue 1:30 pm