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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. 

Matter of Balance Class

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Active Older Adult Events

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Riverside Community Center
4498 NW High Drive, Riverside, MO 64150

Free class for older adults who are MEMBERS of the Y and are concerned about falling or have fallen or those who want to increase activity and exercise. Participant must be able to walk independently (a cane is okay). The class is not appropriate for those with dementia. Learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increased activity, improve balance, flexibility and strength, and make changes at home to reduce fall risk.

Class occurs every Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. September 11 through October 30.

 

(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.

New Theatre & Restaurant: "Always a Bridesmaid"

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.

Active Older Adult Events

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Platte County South (Parkville)
8875 Clark Avenue, Parkville, MO 64152
Come see “Always A Bridesmaid” with us at the New Theatre & Restaurant.
 
Tickets are $36. Please register at the Platte County South Welcome Center. Last day to purchase tickets is September 8. Tickets are non-refundable. The tickets will be available to pick up a week before the show at the 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. 

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 Widows and Widowers (WOW) Luncheon

Widow & Widower (WOW) lunch

Active Older Adult Events

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Platte County South (Parkville)
Asian Buffet, 511 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64155

Widows and Widowers (WOW) lunch at Asian Buffet, 511 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64155. Meet up with your WOW friends for lunch as you enjoy each others friendship and company. Please register below or at the Platte County South Welcome Center.

Mobile Food Pantry

Volunteers assemble meals

Nutrition

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North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron St., North Kansas City, MO 64116

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 North Kansas City YMCA occurs on the first Friday of each month.

Red Cross Lifeguard Course

Training and Certification

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Platte County North (Platte City)
3101 Running Horse Road, Platte City, MO 64079
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: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. 

Kids Night Out

For a Better Us - Kids

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.

AOA Book Club: "The Book of Lost and Found"

Three women drinking coffee

Active Older Adult Events

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Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W. 153rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061
The group will discuss The Book of Lost and Found by Lucy Foley. Alternating between Kate's present-day hunt and voices from the past, The Book of Lost and Found casts light on family secrets and love — both lost and found.
 
You are welcome to bring your lunch or snacks and a guest with you. You must have your own copy of the book.