Platte County South
Active Older Adult Activities
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We’re committed to making sure every member of our community has access to the resources they need to incorporate exercise into their daily routine for a healthier, happier lifestyle.
KU Alzheimer's Disease Center
Did you know that physical activity may help to maintain and improve brain health in older adults? Come hear how the KU Alzheimer’s Disease Center is changing the future for millions of people at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Learn how you, too, can be proactive and reduce your risk through exercise and other lifestyle modifications. For more information, email KUAMP@kumc.edu or call 913.588.0555.
Christmas Light Trolley Ride
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Share in the holiday spirit as we view the lights at Crown Center and the Plaza. Gather in Gen A for hot chocolate and cookies before we depart. Trolley is heated and enclosed. Dress in your favorite holiday sweaters. Cost: $20/person. Please register at the Welcome Center.
Merry Tuba Christmas
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Enjoy the holiday treats and the sounds of Bob Rogers and his friends for Merry Tuba Christmas. Please register at the Welcome Center.
Dinner and a Movie
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Join us at AMC Theatres off Barry Road for an afternoon movie followed by a meal at The Olive Garden off Barry Road. Movie selection will be determined by the group. Participants will be responsible for the cost of the movie ticket and dinner. Kathy will call you the Thursday before 3 p.m., to give the movie and meet-up time. Please register at the Welcome Center.
Field Trip: The Nutcracker
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Enjoy a matinee performance of “The Nutcracker” at the Kauffman Center of the Performing Arts. Space is limited. Cost: $60 per tickets. Tickets are non-refundable. The group will have brunch at
Nick & Jake’s at 11 a.m., then carpool to the Kauffman Center. Cost: $60, Non-member rate $75. Please register at the Welcome Center.
Christmas Potluck
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Gather with friends for fellowship and traditional Christmas dinner of ham. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. $2 donation. Sign up in the food sharing book at the Welcome Center.
New Theatre Restaurant: Sherwood the Adventures of Robin Hood
Active Older Adult Events
Thursday, November 21, 2019
AOA Core Training Active Older Adults
Enjoy fun, low impact exercise as you move through a variety of exercises designed for active older adults. Increase your muscular strength and range of movement, which will help you with activities of daily living. Exercises may use hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a ball for resistance.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Enhance Fitness Active Older Adults
Enhance Fitness is a fitness class for Active Older Adults, especially those with Arthritis, to help improve strength and range of motion for daily tasks.
Enhance Fitness Active Older Adults
This class is geared toward people with arthritis. It focuses on strength, balance, and cardiovascular health. It is an evidence-based class that requires a pre/post assessment to show your results over a 16 week period.
Silver Sneakers Classic Active Older Adults
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Enhance Fitness Active Older Adults
Enhance Fitness is a fitness class for Active Older Adults, especially those with Arthritis, to help improve strength and range of motion for daily tasks.
Enhance Fitness Active Older Adults
This class is geared toward people with arthritis. It focuses on strength, balance, and cardiovascular health. It is an evidence-based class that requires a pre/post assessment to show your results over a 16 week period.
Silver Sneakers Classic Active Older Adults
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Enhance Fitness Active Older Adults
Enhance Fitness is a fitness class for Active Older Adults, especially those with Arthritis, to help improve strength and range of motion for daily tasks.
Enhance Fitness Active Older Adults
This class is geared toward people with arthritis. It focuses on strength, balance, and cardiovascular health. It is an evidence-based class that requires a pre/post assessment to show your results over a 16 week period.
Silver Sneakers Classic Active Older Adults
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.
Thursday, November 21, 2019
A.F.E.P Water Exercise Water Fitness
Gentler range of motion movements using the resistance of the water. No swimming skills needed.
Water In Motion Water Fitness
This aqua exercise workout that provides a low impact, high-energy challenge for participants of all ages, skill and fitness levels. Jump in and make a splash with this dynamic cardiovascular workout that tightens and tones the entire body.
Water Fitness Water Fitness
A medium impact water class designed to provide cardiovascular conditioning, improved muscle tone and improved balance. It is a total body workout without the stress of land based exercise.
Friday, November 22, 2019
Water Fitness Water Fitness
A medium impact water class designed to provide cardiovascular conditioning, improved muscle tone and improved balance. It is a total body workout without the stress of land based exercise.
Water Fitness Water Fitness
A medium impact water class designed to provide cardiovascular conditioning, improved muscle tone and improved balance. It is a total body workout without the stress of land based exercise.
Aqua Zumba Water Fitness
Come enjoy Zumba in a new way! Music and choreography unite with water to give you the total body benefits of water exercise.
Monday, November 25, 2019
Water Fitness Water Fitness
A medium impact water class designed to provide cardiovascular conditioning, improved muscle tone and improved balance. It is a total body workout without the stress of land based exercise.
Water Fitness Water Fitness
A medium impact water class designed to provide cardiovascular conditioning, improved muscle tone and improved balance. It is a total body workout without the stress of land based exercise.
River Challenge Water Fitness
A challenging water fitness class held in the lazy river. This class uses the resistance of the current for a more challenging full body work out.
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
A.F.E.P Water Exercise Water Fitness
Gentler range of motion movements using the resistance of the water. No swimming skills needed.
Water In Motion Water Fitness
This aqua exercise workout that provides a low impact, high-energy challenge for participants of all ages, skill and fitness levels. Jump in and make a splash with this dynamic cardiovascular workout that tightens and tones the entire body.
Water Fitness Water Fitness
A medium impact water class designed to provide cardiovascular conditioning, improved muscle tone and improved balance. It is a total body workout without the stress of land based exercise.
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Water Fitness Water Fitness
A medium impact water class designed to provide cardiovascular conditioning, improved muscle tone and improved balance. It is a total body workout without the stress of land based exercise.
Aqua Zumba Water Fitness
Come enjoy Zumba in a new way! Music and choreography unite with water to give you the total body benefits of water exercise.
Aqua Kickboxing Water Fitness
River Challenge Water Fitness
A challenging water fitness class held in the lazy river. This class uses the resistance of the current for a more challenging full body work out.