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Notes: For more information or to register online for the programs listed here, visit JCPRD.com/Register and complete a search for any of the activity numbers listed below. To register by phone, call (913) 831-3359. For all in-person programs, physical distancing and COVID-19 safe practices will be encouraged.
Here's a sampling of programs JCPRD has coming up for the week of June 27 - July 3:
June 27 - Family Fun: Shooting Sports Family Fun Time (TimberRidge Adventure Center, 12300 S. Homestead Lane, Olathe, Ages 8 & Older, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., $12 per person, $13 nonresidents) - Archery and BB guns will be offered at their respective ranges from 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Participants (including adults) must pre-register for this event online - no drop-ins accepted, and may come and go or stay for the entire event. Families will rotate through the activities at their own pace. In case of inclement weather, program may be cancelled. Activity number 9608.
June 30 - Games: Anniversary Special - Totally 80s Music Bingo (Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, Ages 50 Plus, 2-4 p.m., $10 per person, $11 nonresidents) - Here we go again with a totally tubular afternoon of music bingo. Score some radical prizes and enjoy refreshments as you walk like an Egyptian to your favorite tunes of the 80s. Please pre-register at least one week in advance, no walk up registration is available. For the enjoyment of all participants, children are not permitted to attend 50 Plus Bingos. Cost of admission covers snacks and staff time to administer the bingo program. No additional charge for bingo. Activity number 9817.
July 1 - Parking Lot Concert and Dinner (Roeland Park Community Center grounds, 4850 Rosewood Dr., Roeland Park, Ages 50 Plus, 5:30-7 p.m., $18 per person, $20 nonresidents) - Performing a mix of country, pop, and blues, Michelle Hawkins takes her performance outdoors for this special summer concert. Bring a chair or enjoy music from the comfort of your car. Dinner included. Register at least one week in advance. Activity number 9628.
July 1, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27 & 29 - Open Water Swim Training (Shawnee Mission Park Beach, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee & Lenexa, Ages 18 & Older, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., $7 per person, $7.50 nonresidents) - Looking to train for an upcoming triathlon or to change up your swim workout? JCPRD offers open water swim training on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Shawnee Mission Park Beach. All swimmers should be able to swim 500 meters freestyle and have endurance to swim in open water conditions. Lifeguard will be on duty. All participants must be pre-registered by 10 a.m. on the day of the training. A minimum number of participants must be registered or the practice will be canceled. If a participant is registered for a canceled practice date, a full refund will be given.
July 2 - Dance: Tea Dance - Fourth of July (Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, Ages 50 Plus, 2-4 p.m., $5 per person) - Celebrate Independence Day and dance to The Playboys. Individuals and couples welcome. Some refreshments provided. Pay at the door. Activity number 9707.
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) has developed a preferred concept for the Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden Renovation Project in Antioch Park. See the park map and address below. Community members are encouraged to participate in an online survey about the proposed improvements through June 22 at surveymonkey.com/r/HelenCuddyRoseGarden. Your feedback will help JCPRD and the consultant team ensure the Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden provides an equitable and engaging experience for all visitors to Antioch Park.
The Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden is located just inside the north entrance to Antioch Park. It consists of approximately 500 different roses, beautiful trees and landscaping, a fountain, a gazebo, and more. The planning process for the Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden Renovation Project began during winter 2020 and will conclude this summer with the renovation work anticipated to take place in fall 2021. Community feedback will help us identify additional improvements and recommendations to include in the final design. The effort will advance our commitment to enhancing the quality of life in Johnson County by providing high-quality parks, services, and recreation programs.
For more information about the Helen S. Cuddy Rose Garden Renovation Project, contact Richard Smalley, JCPRD Marketing and Communications Manager, at (913) 826-3442 and [email protected].
Notes: For more information or to register online for the programs listed here, visit JCPRD.com/Register and complete a search for any of the activity numbers listed below. To register by phone, call (913) 831-3359. For all in-person programs, physical distancing and COVID-19 safe practices will be encouraged.
Here's a sampling of programs JCPRD has coming up for the week of June 20-26:
June 21 - Youth Group Swim Lessons (Prairie Village Pool, 7710 Delmar, Prairie Village, 6 classes in six levels beginning; Ages 6 months to 12 years; times, class durations, and costs vary) - Lesson levels include: Preschool A, Preschool B, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4. Most levels are assigned based on skill level rather than age. See descriptions of swim levels, or use our Swim Level Assessment Form. Search and register for Group Swim Lessons.
June 21 - Yoga: Yoga (Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, Ages 14 & older, Mondays, 6-6:50 p.m., 5 sessions, $40 per person, $44 nonresidents) - This low-intensity program can improve circulation; regulate your metabolism, increase flexibility, and coordination. Lengthen your muscles while increasing both bone and muscle density. Activity number 9725.
June 21-25 - Art Labs: eARTh (Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, Ages 10-15, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m., 5 sessions, $175 per person, $192 nonresidents) - Drawing, mixed media, painting, and sculpture are mediums you can explore through observation and creation. Join teaching artists as you navigate the world of art, after all earth is not earth without ART! Students will draw, paint, and build sculpture based on the classic RRR's: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. This Art Lab will incorporate natural elements as students consider the impact of their very own carbon footprint. This program includes all art supplies. Participants must bring a sack lunch, water bottle, and snacks each day. Activity number 8660.
June 22 - Games: Virtual Scattergories (Virtual Program, Ages 50 Plus, 10 to 11 a.m., FREE) - Think fast and write quicker in this fun and fast-paced game of alliterative words and categories! Activity number 9917.
June 23 - Fitness: Mommy & Me Yoga (Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, Wednesdays 9:30 to 10:20 a.m., Ages 18 & older, 6 sessions, $40 per person, $44 nonresidents) - This yoga class is an opportunity for moms to connect with their little ones through song, movement, breath and foundational exercises. The class is informal, relaxed, and focused on the bond between mom and baby. No prior yoga experience is required. Activity number 9722.
June 23 - Fitness: Preschool Yoga (Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, Ages 3-5, Wednesdays 10:30 to 11 a.m., 6 sessions, $24 per person, $26 nonresidents) - This dynamic class will positively engage children's bodies and minds. Basic yoga poses and beginning breath work will be taught. Class themes are tailored to students' interests, whether that be an imaginary trip to the circus or world travel! Music, games, and movement are incorporated to exercise physical abilities, foster coordination, build confidence and encourage teamwork. Activity number 9743.
June 25 - Performing Group Vocal: The Side By Side Experience (Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Ages 50 Plus, 12 sessions, $14 per person, $15 nonresidents) - Looking for a way to sing and enjoy music with other performance lovers? This group of easy-going singers and piano players welcomes you to have fun with music regardless of your skill level. We offer weekly rehearsals with performances throughout the community during the month. Activity number 9598.
For more information or to register online for the programs listed here, visit JCPRD.com/Register and complete a search for any of the activity numbers listed below. To register by phone, call (913) 831-3359. For all in-person programs, physical distancing and COVID-19 safe practices will be encouraged.
Here's a sampling of programs JCPRD has coming up for the week of June 13 - 19:
June 13 - Water Front Family Fun Time (TimberRidge Adventure Center, 12300 S. Homestead Lane, Olathe, Ages 6 & Older, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., $12 per person, $14 nonresidents) - Get outdoors with this monthly fishing and boating opportunity. Families will rotate through the activities at their own pace. Participants may come and go or stay for entire event. Preregistration required - no drop-ins. Participants ages 16 and older are required to have a Kansas fishing license. Licenses will not be sold on site. The JCPRD fishing permit is not required at the TimberRidge site. For more information call Outdoor Adventure Specialist Lysa Holladay Dvorak (913) 856-8849. Fee is non-refundable. In case of inclement weather, program may be cancelled. Activity number 9621.
June 14 - Geocaching: Flag Day Family Geocaching (R Park, 5535 Juniper Dr., Roeland Park, All Ages, 1 to 3 p.m., $5 per individual for Johnson County residents or $6 per person for nonresidents, family rate for up to four people is $16 for Johnson County residents or $18 for nonresidents, and up to seven people is $27 for Johnson County residents or $30 nonresidents) - This modern-day scavenger hunt is a great way to spend time with the family out in your local park. Each group is loaned a GPS device and given instructions on how to find the hidden caches. Each cache contains pieces of a patriotic craft. Find all components and then assemble the craft back at the shelter. Those registering as individuals will each receive a GPS unit to use; participants registering as a group of four or less will be loaned one GPS unit; registering as a group of seven or less be loaned two GPS units. Meet at the pavilion. Pre-registration required. Activity number 9885.
June 14-18 - Soccer: Tiny Tykes (New Century Fieldhouse, 551 New Century Parkway, near Gardner, Ages 3 to 5, Monday through Friday, 5 sessions, 8 to 9 a.m., $100 per person) - A fun introduction to soccer influenced by the very popular year-round Tiny Tykes curriculum. Includes games, activities, and adventures to introduce and develop coordination, balance, running, stopping, turning, kicking, dribbling, throwing, and catching. No refunds after program has started. Activity number 10190. For questions, call (913) 826-2850.
June 15 - Special Interest: Gardening- Fairy Gardens (Virtual Program, Ages 50 Plus, 10 to 11 a.m. FREE) - Add a touch of magic to your garden or planters with a fairy garden. Join a Kansas State extension master gardener as they show you just how easy it is to create a miniature world of fun and whimsy. Stay after the presentation to learn about a community program aimed to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, gain job skills. Please pick up your fairy garden desktop vessel at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village on June 14 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Registration closes June 9. Activity number 9231.
June 16 - Art: Plein Air (Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch, Merriam, Ages 50 Plus, 6 sessions, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, $65 per person, $72 nonresidents) - Explore the beauty of the outdoors at Antioch Park and learn how to translate it to paper or canvas by painting outdoors. Learn color mixing, light representation, and more. Contact (913) 826-2830 for full supply list. Additional dates may be added in case of inclement weather. Activity Number 9811.
June 17 - Special Interest: Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Virtual Program, Ages 50 Plus, 6 sessions, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Thursdays (except or the final session on Tuesday, July 20, FREE) - This six-week course is designed to help the family caregiver (no professional caregivers, please). Learn how to take care of yourself while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, friend, or someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. Pick up program book at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on June 16. Activity number 9242.
June 17 - Museum: Refugee Families in Greater KC (Virtual Program, All Ages, 6 to 7 p.m., FREE) - Dr. Sofia Khan, director of the KC for Refugees and a Johnson County resident, shares her personal experiences and talks about the U.S. refugee program. World Refugee Day is June 20. Activity number 9653.
June 19 - Seasonal Event: Summer Solstice Party ((Meadowbrook Park Grand Pavilion, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village, 7 to 9 p.m., All Ages, FREE) - Celebrate the longest day of the year with family yoga on the Great Lawn. Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy and stick around to watch the sunset. Dessert for purchase. Please RSVP. Activity number 9732.
June 19 - Technology: How to Use Zoom (Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Dr., 10 to 11 a.m., Ages 50 Plus, $10 per person, $11 nonresidents) - Zoom is the new buzzword! Learn how to sign up and use the software platform Zoom. Bring your device and any associated account passwords. Activity number 9552.
How much do you know about Johnson County? Come test your trivia skills with our Spin-to-Win wheel at Johnson County Old Settlers in downtown Olathe! We will have a booth at this event today, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day. In addition to learning about the county, you’ll find experts on the upcoming 2020 Census who can answer your questions about what to expect next year, why participation is so important and how you can become a census worker.
Our booth is located just to the north of the Johnson County Administration Building (111 S. Cherry St., Olathe). Other county entities represented at this event include the Johnson County Election Office, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Management and Communications department. For more information on this event, please visit the Old Settlers website.
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