Greater Kansas City YMCA Events
AOA Lunch and Learn - Alternatives for Chronic Pain
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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.
Kids Night Out - Olathe
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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!
AOA Lunch and Learn - Palliative and Hospice Care
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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"
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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
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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.
AOA Book Club "A Simple Favor"
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AOA Movie Day "The Color Purple"
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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.
AOA Book Club "What She Left Behind"
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New Theatre & Restaurant: Squabbles
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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.
"Newsies" at the New Theatre & Restaurant
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Disney's Newsies musical spins the inspirational tale of Jack Kelly - a charismatic newsboy who dreams of a better life. When the unscrupulous newspaper tycoon, Joseph Pulitzer, raises prices at the newsboys' expense, Jack along with spitfire reporter, Katherine Plummer, rouse the downtrodden "newsies" to stand up against Pulitzer and fight for what's right! Includes a generous meal and show; choice of coffee, tea or soft drink; $2 drink gratuity; and staff escort. Transportation is on our own and parking is free. Payment secures your ticket. Y members are welcomed to invite friends and family to join them.