Aging Events

Tai Chi for Arthritis - July 8 to August 28
July 08, 2025 | 10:00 am

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

Focus Area: Aging
Program: Mid-America Community Support Network
Steps to Healthier Living: Diabetes Edition (DSMP) - July 22 to August 26
July 22, 2025 | 03:00 pm

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

Focus Area: Aging
Program: Mid-America Community Support Network
Tai Chi for Arthritis - September 16 to November 6
September 16, 2025 | 10:00 am

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

Focus Area: Aging
Program: Mid-America Community Support Network
Steps to Healthier Living: Diabetes Edition (DSMP) - September 30 to November 11
September 30, 2025 | 03:00 pm

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

Focus Area: Aging
Program: Mid-America Community Support Network