Aging Events

A Matter of Balance is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase activity levels among older adults. Participants will learn to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risk at home and exercise to increase strength and balance.

Classes meet for two hours one day a week for 8 sessions: Sep. 8 - Oct. 27, 2026

Location

Kansas City Shepherd's Center
9200 Ward Pkwy, Kansas City, MO 64114

Learn to manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke or cancer. Participants report better energy, reduced fatigue and improved health after taking this course.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Sep. 14 - Oct. 19, 2026

Location

Friendship Baptist Church
3530 Chelsea Dr #3500, Kansas City, MO 64128

Learn to manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, stroke or cancer. Participants report better energy, reduced fatigue and improved health after taking this course.

Classes meet for 2 1/2 hours once a week for six weeks: Sep. 14 - Oct. 19, 2026

Location

Macedonia Baptist Church
1700 Linwood Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64109

Peer city meetings are an opportunity to connect and share progress with other cities in the region engaged in Communities for All Ages work. Meetings generally are structured around one of the domains of impact with guest presenter and include time for sharing updates and networking with other cities. 

Please check back for the final agenda closer to the event.