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Greater Kansas City YMCA Events

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

A group of eight ESL students pose for a photo with their completion certificates in a recent graduation ceremony

Training and Certification

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North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116

English as a Second Language classes develop your reading, writing, listening and speaking skills for work, education and everyday communication! This class is for beginner English language learners with a focus on common phrases and building and a foundational English proficiency.

Class Schedule

  • Intro — Monday and Wednesdays 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. 
  • Intro — Monday and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Level 1 — Monday and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Level 2 — Tuesday and Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Level 2 VIRTUAL — Monday and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Level 3 — Tuesday and Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Level 3 VIRTUAL — Monday and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Level 4 — Tuesday and Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Level 4 VIRTUAL — Monday and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Level 5  — Tuesday and Thursdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 
  • Level 5 VIRTUAL — Monday and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

(NASM) Personal Training Certification

Personal Trainer on treadmill with client at Kirk Family YMCA

Training and Certification

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North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Ready for new career in health and wellness? Want to start your own personal training services? The Y offers Certified Personal Training (CPT) instruction, accredited through NASM that can help you become a nationally-certified trainer. Becoming a CPT can lead to rewarding work in health and fitness, helping make a difference in people’s lives. Register by September 30, 2023.

Class is every Tuesday and Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Kids Night Out

Kids in hero costumes pose for a photo with Y staff

Youth and Family Events

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

At the Y, we know parents need a break from time to time. With Kids Night Out, parents enjoy a night out while kids engage in fun and safe activities at the Y. Kids enjoy games, crafts, dinner, swimming and more centered around a unique monthly theme.

Christmas Lights and Mystery Dinner

Two women pose side by side for a photo

Active Older Adult Events

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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

Active Older Adult Events

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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.

 

Mobile Food Pantry

Woman holds box of tomatoes to give out at mobile food pantry

Nutrition

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

The Y is working to help ensure that our community has access to fresh, nutritious food through Mobile Pantry food distribution programs in partnership with Harvesters. The programs address a growing need for those unsure where their next meal will come from. 

Participants stay in their vehicles while volunteers load fresh produce, canned goods and a variety of other non-perishable items into their vehicles. All in need are welcome. The Mobile Food Pantry at the Olathe Family YMCA occurs on the first Wednesday of each month.

AOA Winter Rock Painting

Active Older Adult Events

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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.

Holiday Wind Down - Lower Body

Class stretches in front of a mirror in a group exercise class

Wellness Event

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North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116

Come enjoy the healing sounds of sound bowls, decompress with a chair massage and learn how to relax for the holidays! In this workshop, you will learn how to destress with breathing, myofascial release techniques, stretching and a few other tips to manage stress so you can enjoy the holiday season. Members - $5, community participants - $10.

Red Cross Lifeguard Course

Training and Certification

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Bonner Springs Family YMCA
2251 S. 138th Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Gain the skills to save a life in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training. In this course for ages 15 and older, learn how to keep people safe in and around the pool. The comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to guard by anticipating and preventing problems before they occur and how to take action to help those in danger when necessary. The course includes accident prevention, guarding techniques, pool management and even more safety skills.
 
Friday: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Kids Night Out

A young boy sits at a table with large Legos on it. He is smiling at an adult woman, who has her back turned to the camera

Youth and Family Events

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Bonner Springs Family YMCA
2251 S. 138th Street, Bonner Springs, KS 66012
At the Y, we know parents need a break from time to time. With Kids Night Out, parents enjoy a night out while kids engage in fun and safe activities at the Y. Kids enjoy games, crafts, dinner, swimming and more centered around a unique monthly theme.