Johnson County Kansas

Describing the old Johnson County Courthouse as archaic might be fitting, but some regulars have mixed emotions as the chapter ends for the 68-year-old, eight-story courthouse in downtown Olathe and the opening chapter begins for the new seven-story courthouse across the street.

Program listings are available at JCPRD.com/50Plus.

A Family Movie Trivia Night from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 3 will test your knowledge against other families at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Drive.

A 50 Plus Afternoon Tea event is scheduled at 2 p.m. Nov. 9 at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village.

Is your Medicare health plan hurting or helping you? According to a recent article by the National Council on Aging, the average couple that retires today will spend close to $300,000 on healthcare during their retirement years. These expenses are often due to the Medicare health plans they chose.

During the holiday season, scammers focus less on giving and more on stealing.

Let’s celebrate the New Year with musical entertainment by Misty Town, six games of bingo and lunch.

One of those new trends is called “hybrid volunteering,” a combination of onsite and virtual volunteer opportunities. Johnson County Library is one of those places where new virtual opportunities were developed.

It’s hard to believe winter is creeping in on us again. The daylight gets shorter, the air is chilly and we may tend to stay inside more often, which can lead to the winter blues.

A Lanesfield School Christmas Concert will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Dec. 11 at the Lanesfield Historic Site, 18745 S. Dillie Road, Edgerton.