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Greater Kansas City YMCA Events

Mobility, Stability and Balance Class

Enhance Fitness - AOA - Active Older Adults

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

Y fitness instructors will be teaching exercises focused on helping with balance, stability, strength and mobility during this class. There will not be cardio, but please wear comfy shoes for this class.

AOA Lunch and Learn - Alternatives for Chronic Pain

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Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061

Boston Scientific's Therapy Awareness Advisor Alex Reis will discuss alternatives to opioids for chronic lower back, leg and foot pain, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Lunch will be catered by Boston Scientific. To receive lunch, you must sign up by April 19 at the Welcome Center, by calling 913.393.9622 or by registering online.

New Theatre & Restaurant: Squabbles

View from the inside of the New Theatre and Restaurant.

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Paul Henson Family YMCA (Prairie Village)
9229 Foster St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Squabbles: The good, the bad, and the in-laws. Jerry and Alice are happily married, then her father moves in with them, then his mother moves in with them then all heck breaks loose! Tickets to the show include a generous meal, choice of coffee, tea or soft drink and staff escort. Transportation is on your own, and parking is free. Payment secures your ticket. Y members are welcomed to invite friends and family to join them. We will be meeting before the show at New Theatre at 11:40 a.m.

RSVP at the Welcome Center by April 1. All sales are final.

AOA Lunch and Learn - Palliative and Hospice Care

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Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061

What is palliative care? What is hospice care? Join Brandon Garner of Crossroads Hospice and Palliative Care to learn the differences between these 2 services. Space will be limited so don't wait to sign up. In order to attend, please stop by or call the Welcome Center at 913.393.9622 or go online to reserve your spot. Sign up by April 26 to reserve your spot.

AOA Movie Day "Wonka"

a white bowl filled with popcorn

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Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061

Join your friends to watch "Wonka" - Armed with nothing but a hatful of dreams, young chocolatier Willy Wonka manages to change the world, one delectable bite at a time. 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.

AOA Day Trip to Wamego, KS

Photo of the Wamego, Kansas water tower

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Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061

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.

**No refunds possible after April 25**
 
Early-bird registration goes through April 25, price increases to $135 after. Members are welcome to bring family members or guests on this trip. Bus departs the Olathe Family YMCA at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 9, and returns around 5:00 p.m. Driver's gratuity ($2-$3 suggested) is not included.

AOA Book Club "A Simple Favor"

A stack of open books

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Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061
During this book club, the group will discuss A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell. This book is a remarkable tale of psychological suspense—a clever and twisting free-fall of a ride filled with betrayals and reversals, twists and turns, secrets and revelations, love and loyalty and murder and revenge. Darcey Bell masterfully ratchets up the tension in a taut, unsettling and completely absorbing story that holds you in its grip until the final page.
 
You are welcomed to bring your lunch or snacks, and guests are always welcomed! All participants must bring their own copy of A Simple Favor.

Perfecting Posture to Push Pain Away

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

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.

Learn to Line Dance with Starla and Disa

two active older adults practicing a dance

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

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.

AOA Movie Day "The Color Purple"

a reel of film

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Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061

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.