Greater Kansas City YMCA Events
AOA Day Trip to Wamego, KS
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Join a fun-filled day trip to Wamego, KS, home of the land of Oz. Our first stop will be to the Oz Museum where we will see over 2,000 items on exhibit there from the beloved film, The Wizard of Oz. Marvel at the memory-filled collectables, wondrous props, era Interpretations of the film and a fantastic gift shop. After the guided tour, we will lunch at the Friendship House, followed by a wine flight at the Oz Winery. In addition, you will have time to check out the town of Wamego. If you want to participate in the TOTO statue scavenger hunt that will be available too. Tour price includes round trip motor coach transportation, lunch, wine tasting, tour of Oz Museum and staff escort. Minimum of 35 participants to take the trip at this price, maximum of 45 spots available. Secure yours by paying at the Welcome Center or registering online.
Meal Planning Workshop
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Meal planning can be overwhelming. The goal of this workshop is to not only give you some tips and tricks, but to work together with our certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist to build your personalized grocery list filled with fruits, vegetables, whole grains and healthy proteins and oils. We will also discover different ways to prepare food ahead of time, so that you can save money and time during your busiest weeks.
AOA Book Club "A Simple Favor"
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Perfecting Posture to Push Pain Away
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Learn how to self evaluate for posture problems that can cause pain, as well as a few stretches to alleviate pain from Amanda, one of our Y instructors.
Power Lifting Event
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Teen Night - Linwood
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Join us at the Linwood YMCA/James B. Nutter, Sr. Community Center for Teen Night every 4th Friday! This event is for grades 6-12. Activities include dinner, swimming, basketball, volleyball, arts and crafts, board games and a monthly themed activity.
Learn to Line Dance with Starla and Disa
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We will be learning how to line dance during AOA Friday Fitness on May 31. Learn how to execute the basic moves of the Cupid Shuffle, Electric Slide, Hustle and Stroll all while getting a nice cardio workout in. Registration is $5.
NASM Personal Training Certification
Training and Certification
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The Y offers Certified Personal Training (CPT) instruction, accredited through NASM that can help you become a nationally-certified trainer. Join us at the Cleaver Family YMCA on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m. between June 4 and August 29 to jump start your personal training career! Sign up before June 4 to participate.
AOA Movie Day "The Color Purple"
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Join your friends to watch "The Color Purple" - Torn apart from her sister and her children, Celie faces many hardships in life, including an abusive husband. With support from a sultry singer named Shug Avery, as well as her stand-her-ground stepdaughter, Celie ultimately finds extraordinary strength in the unbreakable bonds of a new kind of sisterhood. Bring your own snack and drink if you want one, popcorn will be provided. Space is limited to 18 for this showing, so register early at the Welcome Center or online. This event is FREE.