County Manager's Office
Cars show set Oct. 21
Shine up your vintage or contemporary car, truck, hot rod or motorcycle because it is time to show them off at Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Cars in the Park Show at Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, in Shawnee Mission Park.
Special events with 50 Plus coming in fall
Three upcoming fall social events by the Johnson County Park and Recreation 50 Plus Department provide a good opportunity for participants to mix and mingle.
County bonds retain top ratings
Johnson County continues to score a triple when it comes to earning top bond ratings, leading to competitive interest rates on approximately $39 million in bond issues for five capital projects.
Transit opens new route
A brand-new Johnson County bus route, Route 487, connects city centers, farmers’ market locations, the Central Resource Library and other popular destinations.
Upcoming COA meeting
The Commission on Aging will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 and Oct. 11, in the Sunset Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. For more information, call 913-715-8860 or 800-766-3777 TDD or visit jocogov.org/coa.
Day of Older Persons set Oct. 1
The International Day of Older Persons is celebrated on Oct. 1. The purpose of the day is to increase awareness of the impact of an aging population.
Free nutrition counseling offered for Kansans 60+
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services is funding a statewide initiative called Kansas 60+ Nutrition Counseling.
Aging Mastery Program is back!
In partnership with Johnson County’s Area Agency on Aging and K-State Research and Extension, Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program is bringing back the Aging Mastery Program in September.
Stay Active with 50 Plus
The Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program features trained instructors to cover a variety of range-of-motion endurance-building activities and relaxation techniques. Each 45-minute workout has a suggested $3 donation per person and can be paid each day class is attended. Preregistration is not required for in-person classes. These classes are ongoing and can be attended weekly at your convenience.
Preventing falls: ‘From Awareness to Action’
Sept. 18-22, 2023, is designated as Falls Prevention Week, a nationwide effort to raise awareness that falls are preventable, with a theme “From Awareness to Action.”