Spend the day strolling Colonial Garden’s orchard and bramble patches for fresh, seasonal fruits. Kansas City’s best u-pick experience is just right down the road, and the garden’s crop is ripe for the picking. Register by May 12, 2022. Meet at 9:45 a.m. in the Paul Henson lobby to carpool.
Immerse yourself in the genius of the Maya – early disrupters living in cities of stone carved into the rainforest. By studying the stars they developed a calendar more accurate than any other in the world. Their discovery of the number zero opened the door for advanced mathematics. For the first time in the United States, the mysteries of the Maya come to life. With over 300 artifacts, discover how the Maya live on today – in their inventions that continue to shape our daily lives and in the millions who carry on the Maya tradition in language and lineage. Register by August 4. Meet at 11:00 a.m. in the Paul Henson lobby to carpool to lunch. Tour starts at 1:00 p.m. at Union Station.
Go back in time when Amelia lived in Atchison, Kansas. This is where her dreams began and where she lived from 3 to 12 years old. Be immersed into the mystery of Amelia Earhart. Meet at 9:15 a.m. in the Paul Henson Lobby to carpool. Lunch following the tour. $8 for members, $10 for community participants.
This comedy was a smash hit in Paris, where it played for over two years, and in London, where it ran for six years. It has since played in theatres all over the USA and the English-speaking world and was revived in Chicago and on Broadway in 2012. This production was nominated for two Tony awards. RSVP at the Welcome Center by January 3, 2022. Meet at New theatre at 11:40 a.m. $38 for members, $40 for community participants.
The museum has just finished a massive renovation of the museum and its exhibitions, the first major renovation in more than 20 years and the largest since the museum opened its doors in 1957. State-of-the-art technology will breathe new life into one of only 14 presidential libraries in the country. Guests will see new permanent exhibits that showcase the compelling story of Harry Truman’s journey from farmer, soldier and small business owner to the Presidency. Meet at 9:50 a.m. in the Paul Henson lobby to carpool. Optional lunch following tour. $12 for members, $14 for community participants.
This course is designed to provide participants the knowledge and skills necessary to be a lifeguard and professional rescuer. Participants will be certified in American Safety and Health Institute’s (ASHI) courses: CPR Pro for the Professional Rescuer, Basic First Aid for the Community, and Emergency Oxygen Administration. The course presents information on the skills and knowledge lifeguards need in pool, lake, river, surf, and waterpark environments. The comprehensive course offers up-to-date information on how to lifeguard by anticipating and preventing problems before they occur and by taking action to help those in danger when necessary. The course covers safety skills, accident prevention, scanning, guarding techniques, emergency systems, rescue skills, first aid in aquatic environments, spinal injury management, open water dangers, legal responsibilities, pool maintenance basics, and information on how to get a job as a lifeguard. The leadership competencies this course meets for the Leader Level are Inclusion, Influence, Communication, Decision Making, and Emotional Maturity.
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