Aging Events

This program helps people with arthritis or related conditions reduce pain; increase strength, flexibility and balance; prevent falls and improve mobility. Instructors also focus on breathing techniques, and improving physical and mental balance.

Classes meet for one hour two days a week for 16 sessions: Jul. 8 - Aug. 28, 2025

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Location

The Palmer Center
218A N Pleasant St, Independence, MO 64050

This in-person workshop will provide:

• An overview of the core elements of dementia-friendly communities, including strategies for local governments.
• Tips for recognizing and understanding the warning signs of dementia and resources for referrals.
• A simulated dementia experience to better understand the challenges of individuals living with the disease.

Thank you to our workshop partners!

Offered for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families, this course will increase knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management through meal planning, discussions and new physical activity choices.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Jul. 22 - Aug. 26, 2025

Days: Tuesdays

Location

Create Teaching Kitchen - University Health
2301 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64108

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will hold town hall to present the draft Master Plan on Aging to Missouri citizens, local, county, regional, and state government officials and for-profit and non-profit entities. 

Comments on the draft will be taken at each session. 

Please note that this event is not hosted by MARC. Please contact the host for additional information about this event. 

This program helps people with arthritis or related conditions reduce pain; increase strength, flexibility and balance; prevent falls and improve mobility. Instructors also focus on breathing techniques, and improving physical and mental balance.

Classes meet for one hour two days a week for 16 sessions: Sep. 16 - Nov. 6, 2025

Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays

Location

The Palmer Center
218A N Pleasant St, Independence, MO 64050

Offered for adults with type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes and their families, this course will increase knowledge of healthy food choices and diabetes management through meal planning, discussions and new physical activity choices.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Sep. 30 - Nov. 4, 2025

Days: Tuesdays

Location

Linwood Family YMCA
2301 Holmes, Kansas City, MO 64108