Johnson County Kansas

Johnson County Park and Recreation District’ s 50 Plus Program offers several types of classes with a patient instructor in a supportive learning environment for aging adults to embrace technology involving basic computer and smartphone usage at navigating the internet and using social media.

The History Plaza at the Johnson County Square in downtown Olathe has been completed with informational signage on local history and relocation of some relics from Johnson County’s past.

Aging and Human Services celebrated Older Americans Month in May by hosting a Lunch & Learn series. The last event in that series was an Unspoken Symphony class where participants created a piece of art that was then turned into a musical melody.

The Johnson County Fair, featuring its annual mid-summer fun, begins July 28 and ends Aug. 3 at the county fairgrounds in downtown Gardner.

The Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program is hosting Puzzle Palooza at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 19, at the Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St., Overland Park.

Johnson County Mental Health Center is launching a program called PASTA (Parenting A Second Time Around) designed for grandparents, relatives or caregivers who are re-entering the parenting role.

The Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus program is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated 2024 Live Well Age Well Expo, which will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.

A special exhibit at Johnson County Museum is taking visitors on a journey through the vibrant world of 1960s women’s fashion by way of four distinct themes symbolizing the era’s spirit of self-expression and cultural transformation.

Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program is hosting an indoor pickleball tournament for recreational and competitive players on Friday, Aug. 16.

The Johnson County Utility Assistance Program, managed by the Johnson County Department of Aging and Human Services, has been a crucial support for low-income households for more than 45 years.