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Greater Kansas City YMCA Events

Red Cross Lifeguard Course

A lifeguard does chest compressions on a CPR dummy while another prepares a breathing valve for mouth resuscitation.

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.
 

AOA Paint Pour Party

Active Older Adult Events

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

Acrylic paint poured onto a small canvas and blown with a straw to create swirls. *Supplies are limited to the first 20 people on the signup sheet at the Platte County North Welcome Center.

Women's Self Defense Class

Self Defense Class

Wellness Event

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Platte County South (Parkville)
8875 Clark Avenue, Parkville, MO 64152
The YMCA’s Women’s Self Defense class will teach women the basic skills necessary to protect themselves in case of an attack. Women will learn:
  • Situational awareness
  • Techniques to improve striking and hitting to get maximum power
  • Locations of where to hit opponent to achieve the most debilitating results
  • The use of available tools in your surroundings as weapons and shields

Class occurs 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday, November 7 through November 21. Register by November 7. 

New Theatre & Restaurant: "Always a Bridesmaid"

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

Active Older Adult Events

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Olathe Family YMCA
New Theatre & Restaurant, 9229 Foster Street, Overland Park, KS 66212
Four weddings and a free-for-all! Four dateless teenagers promised to be there for each other for better or worse. Now, more than 30 years later, that promise is put to the test in a series of high-strung, ill-fated and riotous weddings as this quirky quartet looks for love again and again. And again. "Always a Bridesmaid" is a rebel yell to laughter, love and the enduring power of friendship.
 
Cost per ticket is $39 if paid by October 6; $44 thereafter. No refunds after October 6. 
 
Ticket price 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. Y members are welcome to bring friends and family.
 
 

Kids Night Out

Kids Zone YMCA

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.

Kids Night Out

Healthy snacks for kids

Youth and Family Events

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Platte County South (Parkville)
8875 Clark Avenue, Parkville, MO 64152

At the Y, we know parents need a break from time to time. With Kids Night Out, parents enjoy a night out while kids, ages 3 to 11, engage in fun and safe activities at the Y. Kids enjoy games, crafts, dinner, swimming and more centered around a unique monthly theme. Check-in is from 4:30 to 5 p.m. The program starts promptly at 5 p.m. and doors will be locked at that time, as the center will be closed. *3 year old's must be potty-trained. 

AOA Book Club: "Long Bright River"

Active Older Adult Events

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Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W. 153rd Street, Olathe, KS 66061
The group will discuss Long Bright River by Liz Moore. Two sisters travel the same streets, though their lives couldn't be more different. Then, one of them goes missing.
 
You are welcome to bring your lunch or snacks and a guest with you. You must have your own copy of the book. 

Women's Self Defense Class

Self Defense Class

Wellness Event

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Platte County South (Parkville)
8875 Clark Avenue, Parkville, MO 64152
The YMCA’s Women’s Self Defense class will teach women the basic skills necessary to protect themselves in case of an attack. Women will learn:
  • Situational awareness
  • Techniques to improve striking and hitting to get maximum power
  • Locations of where to hit opponent to achieve the most debilitating results
  • The use of available tools in your surroundings as weapons and shields

Class occurs 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Tuesday, November 7 through November 21. Register by November 7. 

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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North Kansas City YMCA
New Theatre & Restaurant, 9229 Foster Street, Overland Park, KS 66212
Join at The New Theatre & Restaurant for a matinee showing of Always a Bridesmaid. Tickets are $40 and include the show, lunch, a choice of coffee, tea or soft drink, and a built in gratuity for our server. Premium drinks and/or dessert can be purchased separately by participants once at the theater.
 
We will meet in the lobby at 11:30 a.m. for seating, lunch will be served at noon, and the show begins at 1 p.m., typically lasting around three hours. PLEASE NOTE: TRANSPORTATION IS NOT PROVIDED. Participants will need to get themselves to the theatre and back. 
 
Sign up at the North Kansas City YMCA Welcome Center by Wednesday, Nov. 1. Tickets cannot be refunded after this date.

Friendsgiving Party

Three women talking

Active Older Adult Events

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Platte County North (Platte City)
3101 Running Horse Road, Platte City, MO 64079
Friendsgiving with members!