Johnson County Kansas

On Tuesday, Sept. 14, and Wednesday, Sept. 15, residents can engage virtually for the annual Live Well Age Well event, featuring a variety of online educational sessions that focus on aging well in Johnson County.

Johnson County health officials say that getting a COVID-19 vaccine is the important step we can take to control the spread of the virus and get us back to pre-pandemic life. Adults age 65 and older are leading the way. More than 72% of adults age 65-79 and nearly 80% of adults over age 80 were vaccinated in Johnson County by early June.

Johnson County Park and Recreation District 50 Plus Travel is back this summer and buckling up for adventure since trips were halted in 2020 because of coronavirus and pandemic. Though summer trips are full, online and phone registration for the September-December travel season opens July 26.

Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department has also contemplated the feasibility of continuing virtual programs. After connecting with patrons, it’s clear there are people who desire the accessibility of a virtual option.

Find a sampling of program listings for the 50 Plus Department of Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Complete program listings are available at JCPRD.com/50Plus. In 2021, 50 Plus is marking its 50th Anniversary. Celebrate with us by participating in programs marked with (50!).

This fall, Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Travel is ready to breathe in the fall air and take in the natural sites of area walking trails and parks. 50 Plus offers two types of walking programs so various levels of nature lovers can enjoy the great outdoors.

The Johnson County Extension Master Food Volunteers (EMFV) are starting a project called “Kitchen Re-store” as part of Johnson County Extension’s JoCo E.A.T.S. initiative. It is a community resource and website listing healthy recipes that are easy to make and taste-test-approved. The E.A.T.S. stands for Easy Affordable Tasty Solutions.

Johnson County Developmental Supports (JCDS) is an organization within county government that provides services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. One such opportunity is document destruction, which is a secure and confidential shredding service operating at the Elmore Center in Lenexa.

Thanks to a partnership that Johnson County Library formed with a retired business executive, you can learn more about and get one-on-one assistance with managing your money from an expert – free of charge.

KLS is a statewide, non-profit law firm. Through our AAA program, we are devoted to providing free legal services to Kansans who are 60 years of age and older and are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. We still maintain safe protocols against COVID-19 and our attorneys are fully vaccinated.