Aging Events

This program helps people with arthritis or related conditions reduce pain; increase strength, flexibility and balance; prevent falls and improve mobility. Instructors also focus on breathing techniques, and improving physical and mental balance.

Classes meet for one hour two days a week for 16 sessions: Sep. 10 - Nov. 8, 2024

Location

Ray County Senior Center
1015 W Royle St, Richmond, MO 64085

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. 10 - Oct. 15, 2024

Location

Aberdeen Village
17520 W 119th St, Olathe, KS 66061

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: Sep. 12 - Oct. 31, 2024

Location

Kearney Senior Center
600 N Jefferson St, Kearney, MO 64060

This workshop combines Bingo, exercise and/or health education to improve strength, balance and range of motion as well as cognition, nutrition knowledge and social engagement. A fun way to get moving!

Classes meet for 45-60 minutes two days a week for 20 sessions: Sep. 9 - Nov. 15, 2024

Mondays from 2-3 p.m. and Fridays 9-10 a.m.

Location

Belton Senior Center 
609 Minnie Ave, Belton, MO 64012

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 skills and tools for living with the challenges that come with chronic pain as a result of a chronic illness such as arthritis.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Sep. 10 - Oct. 15, 2024

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