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Greater Kansas City YMCA Events

(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.

Lazy Man Triathlon

a biker travels down a one lane highway with a field of grass to his side.

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Atchison Family YMCA
321 Commercial St, Atchison, KS 66002

The Lazy Man Triathlon is a month-long challenge for everyone! Participants will have the opportunity to complete a full IRONMAN throughout the course of April.

  • Swimming 2.4 miles
  • Biking 112 miles
  • Running 26.2 miles
  • All at your own pace and in your own time
A shirt will be rewarded to participants who finish the challenge by April 30th. Tracking sheets will be available at the Atchison YMCA. 
 
Registration is $25 for Y members and $35 for community participants. Registration also includes a t-shirt and two free InBody scans!

8 Week Fitness Challenge - Saturdays

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Wellness Event

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

Join us for 8 weeks of small group training with one of our certified personal trainers complete with a total body assessment, including a free In-Body Scan, at the beginning and end of the challenge. You can sign up by yourself, or put together a team on your own. Don't wait too long, space is limited! Register for Saturday a.m. sessions by April 20.

Miles Masters Run to Renew 5K Training

Woman in running gear, with her phone strapped to her arm and headphones on, looking down getting ready to run.

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Platte County South (Parkville)
8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, MO 64152
The Mile Masters program is a 6-week adult, training group focused on training for the Hospital Hill 5K race. Led by a certified personal trainer and experienced running coach, the sessions begin with a one-mile run, gradually progressing to 5K distances. Runners of all levels are welcome. 
 
The Run to Renew program will be held during six sessions on Saturdays from 9-10 a.m. between April 20 and May 25. Registration for the program closes on April 27. The Hospital Hill 5K is on Saturday, June 1.

8 Week Fitness Challenge - Mondays

A man's left arm and left leg shown while he is lifting a barbell.

Wellness Event

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

Join us for 8 weeks of small group training with one of our certified personal trainers complete with a total body assessment, including a free In-Body Scan, at the beginning and end of the challenge. You can sign up by yourself, or put together a team on your own. Don't wait too long, space is limited! Register for Monday a.m. sessions by April 22.

8 Week Fitness Challenge - Thursdays

A shot from the neck down of a man lifting a barbell off the ground.

Wellness Event

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

Join us for 8 weeks of small group training with one of our certified personal trainers complete with a total body assessment, including a free In-Body Scan, at the beginning and end of the challenge. You can sign up by yourself, or put together a team on your own. Don't wait too long, space is limited! Register for Thursday p.m. sessions by April 25.

Challenge Your Fashion Presented by Pro Athlete

Challenger Athlete dances with family at Challenge Your Fashion. Text: Challenge Your Fashion Presented By Pro Athlete, Saturday, April 27, Kansas City Marriott Downtown

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All Y Locations
Kansas City Marriott Downtown, 200 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105

Our annual fashion show features YMCA Challenger athletes and buddies walking the runway with current and former players from your favorite local teams. Join us for an evening you won’t forget and enjoy silent and live auctions, dinner, a fashion show, celebrity appearances, live music and more! 

AOA Lunch and Learn - Palliative and Hospice Care

Active Older Adult Events

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Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061

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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Active Older Adult Events

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Olathe Family YMCA
21400 W 153rd St, Olathe, KS 66061

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.

Scandinavian Flower Ornament Painting

several plastic cups filled with paint and paint brushes sit behind a few pencils on a table

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Platte County North (Platte City)
3101 Running Horse Rd, Platte City, MO 64079

Many Scandinavian countries celebrate the longest day of the year with a Mid-Summers Day Festival. Everyone participating will get a sheet with directions and a wooden ornament to paint. The $5 registration covers the cost of supplies.