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English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

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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. 
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(NASM) Personal Training Certification

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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.

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Holiday Wind Down - Lower Body

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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.

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Gingerbread/Cookie Decorating

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Youth and Family Events

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North Kansas City YMCA
1999 Iron Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116
This will be a fun, family-friendly event, where all of the supplies will be provided. We will be decorating gingerbread houses and a wide variety of cookies. You will be able to make goodie bags to give out to your friends or family for the holiday!
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New Theatre & Restaurant: "Catch Me If You Can"

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Active Older Adult Events

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North Kansas City YMCA
New Theatre & Restaurant, 9229 Foster Street, Overland Park, KS 66212
Join us for 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? Directed by Dennis D. Hennessy.
 
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 Friday, December 29. Tickets cannot be refunded after this date.
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(NASM) Personal Training Certification

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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 March 12, 2024. 

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

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