Health & Wellness Workshops

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May 29, 2025 | 10:00 am
In person

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: May 29 - Jul. 17, 2025

Location

Welcome Wellness Heath Education Resource Center
704 Trevis Ave, Belton, MO 64012

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June 05, 2025 | 11:00 am
In person

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: Jun. 5 - Oct. 2, 2025

Location

Smithville Senior Center
113 W Main St, Smithville, MO 64089

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July 08, 2025 | 10:00 am
In person

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

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July 22, 2025 | 03:00 pm
In person

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

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September 16, 2025 | 10:00 am
In person

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

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September 30, 2025 | 03:00 pm
In person

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