Aging Events

Each year, Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Missouri submit plans to the state for the coming year. MARC’s State Fiscal Year 2027 AAA Area Plan is now available (include link). The plan addresses the evolving needs of older adults and their caregivers across in Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray counties in Missouri, and reflects our commitment to promoting dignity, health and autonomy for aging adults.

Read the plan online.

The Rescheduled Provider Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 21 at KC Meal Link in The Rooftop meeting space located at 1218 Swift Street, North Kansas City, MO 64116. The meeting will run from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

MARC Aging and Adult Services provider meetings are designed to provide updates, education, and networking opportunities for service providers. The agenda for this meeting will include:

The AMP program combines goal-setting, daily practices and peer support to help participants make meaningful changes in their lives to impact health and well-being.

Classes meet for 1 1/2 hours once a week for 10 weeks: Apr. 21 - Jun. 23, 2026

Location

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

The annual Age Positive: Ideas for an Age-Friendly Future conference provides a forum for innovative program ideas to enhance current older adult programming, develop new programs and offers workshops to help participants hone leadership skills. The conference brings national and regional presenters together to discuss best practices in their fields. This conference is best suited for professionals and volunteers working in senior centers, community centers, libraries, park districts and other venues that offer programming for older adults.