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Greater Kansas City YMCA Events

Christmas Lights and Mystery Dinner

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Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W. 153rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061

This year's Christmas field trip takes us to a local tradition "The Plaza Lights." The bus will drive you through the 15-block holiday spectacle on the Country Club Plaza. Before the lights tour, we'll enjoy dinner together at a "mystery" location on the Plaza. After exploring the Country Club Plaza lights, we will make a stop at Crown Center to take some pictures at the Mayor's Christmas Tree.

Stop by the Olathe Y Welcome Center to reserve your spot. Guests are welcomed to go on this trip. Min. of 40 to go on this trip at this price. Max 50 people. No refunds after November 20.

New Theatre & Restaurant: Catch Me If You Can

Four Active Older Adult women smile around a table at the New Theatre and Restaurant

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Paul Henson Family YMCA (Prairie Village)
New Theatre & Restaurant, 9229 Foster Street, Overland Park, KS 66212
Parks & Recreation Star Jim O'Heir leads the charge in this edge-of-your-seat comedy murder mystery! When Daniel Corbin's new bride disappears at a chic mountain resort, he fears the worst. However, after a priest turns up with a beautiful stranger claiming to be the missing woman, Daniel discovers that the worst is yet to come! Tensions rise as an overworked local detective tries to sort fact from fiction, but with conspiracy running deep who can be trusted?
 
RSVP at the Welcome Center by November 6, 2023. Meet at New Theatre & Restaurant at 11:40 a.m. All sales are final.

 

AOA Winter Rock Painting

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Platte County North (Platte City)
3101 Running Horse Road, Platte City, MO 64079
Members will bring a rock that fits in the palm of their hand to use as the base for a painting craft after a tutorial on three designs.

AOA Book Club: "In A Holidaze"

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Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W. 153rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061
The group will discuss In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren. One Christmas wish, two brothers, and a lifetime of hope are on the line for hapless Maelyn Jones in In a Holidaze, the quintessential holiday romantic novel by Christina Lauren, the New York Times bestselling author of The Unhoneymooners.
 
You are welcome to bring your lunch or snacks and a guest with you! You must have your own copy of the book. 

AOA Movie Day: Barbie

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Olathe Family YMCA
Anthology of Olathe, 101 W. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66061
Join your friends to watch "Barbie." Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans. Bring your own snack (popcorn will be provided) and drink if you want one. Space is limited to 18 for this showing so register early at the Welcome Center or online. This event is FREE.

AOA Soup/Chili Cook-Off and Pot Luck

Cooking lessons at the YMCA

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Platte County North (Platte City)
3101 Running Horse Road, Platte City, MO 64079
Members can compete for three top prizes and the honor of being the best cook at the YMCA. 

Holiday Dessert Bake-Off

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Platte County North (Platte City)
3101 Running Horse Road, Platte City, MO 64079

Members can compete for three top prizes and the honor of being the best baker at the YMCA. Any home-baked dessert can be entered.

Christmas Bingo

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Olathe Family YMCA
Centerwell, 16575 W. 119th Street, Olathe, KS 66061
Join your friends for Christmas BINGO fun at Centerwell! There will be light refreshments and prizes for this FREE event so come out and have some fun. I will be hosting BINGO. Space is limited. Register at least three days in advance online, by visiting the Welcome Center or calling 913.393.9622. Centerwell is located at 16575 W. 119th Street, Olathe, KS 66061. Transportation is on your own.

New Theatre & Restaurant: Catch Me If You Can

A group of four people, three women and a man, sit around a clothed table inside the New Theater and Restaurant. There are hundreds of people behind them seated at other tables.

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Platte County South (Parkville)
New Theatre & Restaurant, 9229 Foster Street, Overland Park, KS 66212
Parks & Recreation Star Jim O'Heir leads the charge in this edge-of-your-seat comedy murder mystery! When Daniel Corbin's new bride disappears at a chic mountain resort, he fears the worst. However, after a priest turns up with a beautiful stranger claiming to be the missing woman, Daniel discovers that the worst is yet to come! Tensions rise as an overworked local detective tries to sort fact from fiction, but with conspiracy running deep who can be trusted.
 
The tickets will be available to pick up a week before the show at the Platte County South Welcome Center. You can drive yourself or carpool. If you are carpooling, meet on the day of the show in Gen A at 10:40 a.m. Tickets are non-refundable. Please register at the Platte County South Welcome Center

New Theatre & Restaurant: Catch Me If You Can

Four Active Older Adult women smile around a table at the New Theatre and Restaurant

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Olathe Family YMCA
New Theatre & Restaurant, 9229 Foster Street, Overland Park, KS 66212

Parks & Recreation Star Jim O'Heir leads the charge in this edge-of-your-seat comedy murder mystery! When Daniel Corbin's new bride disappears at a chic mountain resort, he fears the worst. However, after a priest turns up with a beautiful stranger claiming to be the missing woman, Daniel discovers that the worst is yet to come! Tensions rise as an overworked local detective tries to sort fact from fiction, but with conspiracy running deep who can be trusted.

Cost per ticket is $39 if paid by December 15; $44 thereafter. Includes a generous meal and musical show; choice of coffee, tea or soft drink; $2 drink gratuity; and staff escort. Transportation is on your own; parking is free. Payment secures your ticket. Y members are welcomed to bring friends and family.
 
No refunds after December 15.