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AOA Book Club - "To Kill a Mockingbird"

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Olathe Family YMCA
Olathe Family YMCA | 21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061
The group will discuss To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee. To Kill a Mockingbird is primarily a novel about growing up under extraordinary circumstances during the 1930s in the Southern United States. The story covers a span of three years, during which the main characters undergo significant changes.
 
You are welcomed to bring your lunch or snacks, and guests are always welcomed. You must bring your own copy.
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Babysitter Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR

Training and Certification

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Providence YMCA/Ball Family Center
8601 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66112
Youth Development Services

Babysitter's Training provides youth planning to babysit with the knowledge and skills necessary to safely and responsibly care for children and infants. This training will help participants to develop leadership skills, learn how to develop a babysitting business, keep themselves and others safe and help children behave, and learn about basic child care and basic first aid. The recommended age for this course is 11-15 years old. Course also includes Red Cross First Aid certification.

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AOA Movie Day - "Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire"

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Olathe Family YMCA
Anthology of Olathe - 101 W. 151st Street, Olathe, KS 66061
Join your friends to watch Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire. When the discovery of an ancient artifact unleashes an evil force, Ghostbusters new and old must join forces to protect their home and save the world from a second Ice Age.
 
Bring your own snack and drink if you want, 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!
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Tri at the Y

Indoor Triathlon at the Y

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Bonner Springs Family YMCA
2251 S 138th St, Bonner Springs, KS 66012

Get active this fall as you swim, bike and run during our indoor triathlon. Distances are tracked per activity within the designated time periods. Award presentation immediately following the 10 a.m. Kid's Triathlon. Learn more.

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AOA Field Trip to Branson

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Olathe Family YMCA
Our full-sized motor coach will leave the Olathe Family YMCA around 6:30 a.m. on November 11 for an Ozark Mountain Christmas. First stop is lunch at group favorite Braum's, in Ozark, MO. After lunch, we will head to the hotel to check in. Afterwards, the Titanic Museum awaits us. From there, we will head to the Dolly Parton's Stampede for preshow and dinner. After a great show, we will depart for a drive thru light display. Day two begins with a hot breakfast followed by the Clay Cooper Christmas show. We'll enjoy lunch onsite at the Hughes Brothers before the show. On our way home, the group will enjoy dinner at the famous Lambert's. We expect to arrive back in Olathe around 10 p.m.
 
Until, September 10, cost of the trip is $440 per person for double occupancy, $470 thereafter. It's $500 per person for single occupancy until September 10, $530 thereafter. The cost includes everything described above except for lunch at Braum's. Driver gratuity ($6 suggested per person) is also additional. Minimum 40 sign ups needed. No refunds after September 10.
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AOA Book Club - "The Book of Lost Names"

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Olathe Family YMCA
Olathe Family YMCA | 21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061
The group will discuss The Book of Lost Names, by Kristin Harmel. Inspired by an astonishing true story from World War II, a young woman with a talent for forgery helps hundreds of Jewish children flee the Nazis in this unforgettable historical novel from the international bestselling author of the “epic and heart-wrenching World War II tale” (Alyson Noel, #1 New York Times bestselling author) The Winemaker’s Wife.
 
You may bring your lunch or snacks, and guests are always welcomed. Must have your own copy.
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New Theatre & Restaurant - "Old-Fashioned Family Murder"

A photo of the interior of the New Theatre and Restaurant without patrons, the light bars on stage and on the ceiling are lit up in rainbow colors.

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Olathe Family YMCA
9229 Foster St, Overland Park, KS 66212

Old-Fashioned Family Murder: In 1942, a junior homicide detective stumbles upon the murder of a famed mystery writer. Trapped in a mansion with several suspects, he finds himself outmatched by the cunning of the killer. His only hope in solving the case -- his mystery-loving mother, who luckily is trapped in the mansion with him!

Cost per ticket is $41 if paid by October 11; $46 thereafter. Includes a generous meal and show; choice of coffee, tea or soft drink; $2 drink gratuity and staff escort. Transportation is on our own with free parking. Y members are welcomed to invite friends and family to join them.

No refunds after October 11th
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AOA Book Club - "Christmas in Peachtree Bluff"

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Olathe Family YMCA
Olathe Family YMCA | 21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061
The group will discuss Christmas in Peachtree Bluff, by Kristy Woodson Harvey. The newest installment of the New York Times bestselling Peachtree Bluff series follows three generations of Murphy women as they come together to face a hurricane that threatens their hometown—and the holiday season—in this “book equivalent of a warm and fuzzy pair of socks.”
 
You may bring your lunch or snacks, and guests are always welcomed. Must have your own copy.
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