Health & Wellness Workshops

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: Feb. 27 - Apr. 3, 2025

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: Mar. 4 - Apr. 8, 2025

Location

The Palmer Center
218 N. Pleasant St, Independence, MO 64050

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: Mar. 10 - Apr. 18, 2025

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Location

Active Aging Wellness Center
200 N 4th St, Platte City, MO 64079

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: Mar. 11 - Apr. 29, 2025

Location

Kansas City Shepherd's Center
9200 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114

This program is full body progressive workout utilizing ankle weights and dumbbells. Each class consists of a 5 minute warm-up, 20 minutes of aerobic activity, 20 minutes of strength training, 5 minutes of cool-down and 10 minutes of stretching. All fitness levels are welcome. 

Classes meet for one hour three days a week for 16 weeks: Mar. 17 - Jul. 11, 2025

Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Location

Liberty Community Center
1600 S Withers Rd, Liberty, MO 64068

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: Mar. 17 - Apr. 21, 2025

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: Mar. 18 - Apr. 10, 2025

Location

Cleaver Family YMCA
7000 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131

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: Mar. 24 - May 19, 2025

Location

Excelsior Springs Community Center
500 Tiger Dr., Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

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: Jan. 28 - Apr. 4, 2025

Days: Tuesdays and Fridays 

Location

PACE KC
4141 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64130

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: Apr. 15 - Jun. 5, 2025

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Location

The Palmer Center
218A N Pleasant St, Independence, MO 64050