Virtual Programs

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.

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Concert: New Horizons Band Concert Series
Clear your calendars & don't miss these performances by members of the New Horizons Band as they make beautiful music together. This top-notch entertainment is free of charge. Interested in watching online? Contact Lisa at [email protected]
1 - 1 hr. event - FREE

23073 Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center 12/12 Mon 7 pm

24384 Johnson County Arts and Heritage Center 3/14 Tue 7 pm

24385 James C. Olson Performing Arts Center at UMKC 5/1 Mon 7 pm

Games: Scattergories® (Virtual)
Think fast and write faster in this quick-paced game of alliterative words and categories.
1 - 1 hr. class - FREE

23286 Virtual Program 11/2 Wed 10 am

24367 Virtual Program 1/25 Wed 10 am

24503 Virtual Program 2/8 Wed 10 am

24368 Virtual Program 3/8 Wed 1 pm

24504 Virtual Program 4/4 Tue 2 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

24282 Design a Rain Garden Virtual 2/7 Tue 2 pm

24288 Pruning Evergreens Virtual 3/7 Tue 2 pm

24289 Colorful Shade Gardens Beyond Hostas Virtual 4/4 Tue 2 pm

Special Interest: Be in the Know…Alzheimer’s and Dementia (Virtual)
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

23267 Virtual Program Navigating the Holidays 11/9 Wed 2 pm

23268 Virtual Program Effective Communication 12/7 Wed 2 pm

24820 Virtual Program 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's 2/8 Wed 2 pm

Special Interest: Travels with Granddad - Travelogue Series (Virtual)
Join presenter, Hal Costly, as he shares his explorations of destinations he’s experienced with his grandsons.
1 - 1 hr. session- FREE

24863 Travelogue 1 - Cleveland, Niagara Falls, Rochester, and Gettysburg Virtual 1/13 Fri 10 am

24864 Travelogue 2 - Boston, Springfield, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore Virtual 1/20 Fri 10 am

24865 Travelogue 3 - St. Louis, the Cahokia Indian Mounds, and Hannibal Virtual 1/27 Fri 10 am

24866 Travelogue 4 - Dude ranch in Wyoming, North Dakota’s Badlands, and South Dakota’s Badlands Virtual 2/3 Fri 10 am

24867 Travelogue 5 - St. Augustine Florida and other Florida Cities Virtual 2/10 Fri 10 am

Special Interest: UFO Museum (Virtual)
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a UFO! Enjoy a virtual presentation by the staff at the UFO Museum in Roswell, NM.
1 - 1 hr. sessions - Free

24765 Virtual Program 3/14 Tue 10 am

Exercise: AEA Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program (AFEP) – Virtual

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

14365 Virtual Program 9/1 - 12/28 Wed 11 am

21665 Virtual Program 1/4 - 4/26 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.

3 - 50 min. sessions - $24 / $26 nonresidents

23099 Virtual Program 11/29 Tue 9:30 am

23102 Virtual Recording 12/1 Thu 9:30 am - Class recording sent out weekly to do on your own schedule!

2 - 50 min. sessions - $16 / $18 nonresidents

23104 Virtual Recording 12/20 Tue 9:30 am - Class recording sent out weekly to do on your own schedule!

7 - 50 min. sessions - $56 / $34 nonresidents

24798 Virtual Program 1/3 Tue 9:30 am

24799 Virtual Recording 1/5 Thu 9:30 am - Class recording sent out weekly to do on your own schedule!

6- 50 min. sessions- $48 / $53 nonresidents

24806 Virtual Program 2/21 Tue 9:30 am

24800 Virtual Recording 2/23 Thu 9:30 am - Class recording sent out weekly to do on your own schedule!

6 - 50 min. sessions - $48 / $53 nonresidents

24807 Virtual Program 4/4 Tue 9:30 am

24808 Virtual Recording 4/6 Thu 9:30 am - Class recording sent out weekly to do on your own schedule!

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.

3 - 50 min. sessions - $24 / $26 nonresidents

23118 Virtual Program 12/1 Thu 11:30 am

2 - 50 min. sessions - $16 / $18 nonresidents

23120 Virtual Recording 12/22 Thu 9:30 am - Class recording sent out weekly to do on your own schedule!

7 - 50 min. sessions - $56 / $34 nonresidents

24858 Virtual Program 1/5 Thu 11:30 am

6 - 50 min. sessions - $48 / $53 nonresidents

24859 Virtual Program 2/23 Thu 11:30 am

6- 50 min. sessions - $48 / $53 nonresidents

24860 Virtual Program 4/6 Thu 11:30 am