Aging Events

Learn to manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke or cancer. Participants report better energy, reduced fatigue and improved health after taking this course.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Sept. 20 - Oct. 25, 2024

Learn to manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke or cancer. Participants report better energy, reduced fatigue and improved health after taking this course.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Sep. 20 - Oct. 25, 2024

Location

Wayne County Community Building 
190 Henry Write Boulevard, Piedmont, MO 63957

This program helps people with arthritis or other related conditions reduce pain, increase balance, strength and walking pace, and improve overall health.

Classes meet for one hour two days a week for 18 sessions: Sep. 25 - Nov. 1, 2024

Location

Holden Senior Center
605 E 10th St, Holden, MO 64040

Learn to manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke or cancer. Participants report better energy, reduced fatigue and improved health after taking this course.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Sep. 30 - Oct. 28, 2024

Location

Carollton Public Library 
1 N Folger St, Carollton, MO 64633

Learn to manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke or cancer. Participants report better energy, reduced fatigue and improved health after taking this course.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Oct. 1 - Nov. 5, 2024

Location

North Kansas City Hospital
2800 Clay Edwards Dr, North Kansas City, MO 64116

An adaptation of the Steps to Healthier Living program, this class helps participants learn to manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke or cancer, but is delivered in one-hour segments for the workplace.

Classes meet for one hour two days a week for 12 sessions: Oct.  2 - Nov. 13, 2024

A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risk at home and exercise to increase strength and balance.

Classes meet for two hours one day a week for 8 sessions: Oct. 7 - Nov. 25, 2024

Location

Smithville Senior Center
113 W Main St, Smithville, MO 64089

A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risk at home and exercise to increase strength and balance.

Classes meet for two hours one day a week for 8 sessions: Oct. 15 - Dec. 3, 2024

Location

Cuba tops
7057 Old Hwy 66, Cuba, MO 65453

Targeted for individuals with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes or who are pre-diabetic, this helps participants manage their diabetes through lifestyle changes.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Nov. 1 - Dec. 13, 2024