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. 

1 - 2 hr. class - FREE

9547               Roeland Park Community Center                  5/7-8/27 Fri           1 pm

Crafts: Knitting Hats from the Heart

Join this generous group of individuals who knit and crochet hats for charity. Free lessons given to beginners. 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. 

1 - 2 hr. class - FREE                

9548                Roeland Park Community Center                5/4-8/31 Tue         1 pm

Meditation: Building a Meditation Practice in the New Year

Many of us are feeling the need for a reset in the new year. Taking a few minutes to focus your mind each day can reduce stress, pain, depression, and more. Meditation is a simple, cost effective solution to a great number of health concerns. It helps with a person's physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. this introductory class is offered by certified meditation leader Whit Welch. The health benefits of meditation will be discussed as well as how to practice and create a sustainable practice. There will be time for a meditation session to get everyone started on the right path. Welch "believes just the benefits to an individual's physical health are reason enough to start a meditation practice. The fact that meditation also strengthens a person's mental and spiritual abilities is miraculous."

1 – 50 min session- $5/ $6 nonresidents             

8925                        Roeland Park Community Center                           4/24     Sat      10 am

Special Interest: Gardening-Introduction to Native Plants 

Learn about native plants that you can use in your own garden and where to buy them.  Take a tour of the native plant beds at Meadowbrook Park, with our landscape specialist, Kristina Keehn.  Refreshments and handouts included. 

1 - 1 hr. session - $8 / $9 nonresidents

9595    Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse                           7/16     Fri            10 am

Technology:  Facebook® 101

Facebook is the most widely used social media platform in the world. Learn how to set up an account, post a status or picture, and how to stay connected with friends and family with your smartphone or computer.  Guidance provided on setting up an account, posting a status, and posting pictures. Please bring your own device for hands on learning and know the Apple® ID or Gmail® address and passwords associated with your smartphone account.

1 - 2 hr. class - $20 / $22 nonresidents 

9799               Matt Ross Community Center                 6/10     Thu         10 am

Technology: Helpful Apps for Older Adults

Tour the main social media outlets, learn how to use them, and what each are used for. Learn about hashtags, memes, and how younger audiences use social media. Find out social media can work for you in your personal and professional life.

1 - 2 hr. class - $20 / $22 nonresidents 

9888             Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse                7/6                    Tue      1 pm

Technology: How to Use Zoom

Zoom is the new buzzword! Learn how to sign up and use the software platform Zoom. Bring your device and any associated account passwords.

1 - 1 hr. class - $10 / $11 nonresidents 

8076              Roeland Park Community Center                     4/13     Thu         1 pm

9551              Roeland Park Community Center                     5/25     Tue       10 am

9552              Roeland Park Community Center                   6/19     Sat        10 am

9553              Roeland Park Community Center                    7/29     Thu         1 pm

Technology:  Instagram® 101

What is Instagram ®? Discover what this wildly popular photo sharing app is all about.  Learn how to set up an account, post a picture or video, and how to connect with friends and family with your smartphone. Guidance provided on setting up an account, posting a status, and posting pictures. Please bring your own device for hands on learning and know the Apple® ID or Gmail® address and passwords associated with your smartphone account.

1 - 2 hr. class - $20 / $22 nonresidents 

9800               Matt Ross Community Center                  8/12     Thu         10 am