SEPTEMBER - 2007

Parent & Child Night Hike Offered on Sept. 21 & 28 and Oct. 5 & 12 at Ernie Miller Park

An intergenerational program being offered in late September and early October at Ernie Miller Park allows children ages two to six with a parent or guardian to explore park trails as the sun sets.

The program is called Night Hike and is being offered on Sept. 21 and 28 and on Oct. 5 and 12 at Ernie Miller Park, which is located at 909 North Kansas 7 Highway, Olathe. All four programs begin at 7 p.m. Participants will listen for nocturnal songs such as the cricket's chorus and the barred owl's call and then gather around a cheery fire for stories, songs, and a tasty treat. Participants should bring a flashlight. Search for the keywords "night hike" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities catalog and online listings.

The cost for one 90-minute session is $5 per person for Johnson County residents or $6 per person for nonresidents. Preregistration is required.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, see the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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Fall Hayride Times Available Through Nov. 18

Times are still available for fall hayrides at Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, or Heritage Park, 16000 Pflumm Road, Olathe. Organized hayrides for groups are available through Nov. 18 and conclude with a warm campfire where apple cider and marshmallows await!

Johnson County Park and Recreation District hayrides are tractor-drawn, last approximately 60 minutes, and are followed by a 60-minute campfire.

Search for the keywords "hayrides" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

The cost is $5 per person and a minimum of $65 required. A $30 deposit is due at the time the reservation is made and is applied toward the full amount due. Hayrides fill quickly, so please call early to assure your choice of dates. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance of the date of the hayride. For scheduling and information, call (913) 831-3359.

For individuals or families wishing to participate in a fall hayride without having to worry about reaching minimum numbers or placing a deposit, a Public Hayride is being offered at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 4 at Shawnee Mission Park. As with the group outings, the cost is $5 per person for a one-hour ride followed by a one-hour campfire. Preregistration is required for this event and can be accomplished by visiting the District's website at www.jcprd.com or by calling (913) 831-3359.

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Pirate Treasure Hunt is Theme of Youth Art Program on Sept. 22

A pirate treasure hunt is the theme of a new art program for youth being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District in late September.

The program is called Pirate Treasure Hunt and is for ages seven to ten. Participants will try to follow a pirate map to hidden treasure. Along the way, young buccaneers will learn to read a compass and a map and make pirate-related projects including a treasure chest of their own. Professional storyteller Melva Hargett will also share some pirate yarns. All materials are included. Search for the keyword "art" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

Pirate Treasure Hunt will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 in Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch, Merriam. The cost for one 90-minute session is $15 per child for Johnson County residents or $17 per person for nonresidents.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, see the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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Orienteering Workshop Offered for Ages 16 and Older on Sept. 22

Do you enjoy hiking cross-country but fear losing your way? If so, join the Johnson County Park and Recreation District for a Map and Compass Workshop beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 at the Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 North Kansas 7 Highway, Olathe.

Learn the basic skills of using a topographic map and magnetic compass in this beginner's workshop for ages 16 and older. This workshop includes a practice orienteering hike in the park. Workbook and the loan of a compass are provided. Participants should bring a sack lunch. Beverages will be provided. Remember to dress for the weather. Search for the keywords "map and compass" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

The cost for this five-hour workshop is $21 per person for Johnson County residents or $23 for nonresidents. Preregistration is required.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, see the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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50 Plus Plans Active Aging Week Activities on Sept. 24-28

Come join a week of activities celebrating Active Aging Week which are being presented by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's 50 Plus Department on Sept. 24 though 28. Each is meant to highlight various aspects of the active older adult. Which the exception of Friday's activities, the programs are free, but would-be participants should call (913) 782-1878 to make reservations.

Monday starts the week with a picnic at the recently-renovated Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch, Merriam. Beginning at 11 a.m., participants in this two-hour event will enjoy hot dogs, lemonade, and Sheridan's frozen custard.

Beginning at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood, Roeland Park, a 90-minute concert will be presented by the New Horizons Band.

Wednesday is "Mind, Body, and Soul Day at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood, Roeland Park, from 1 to 3 p.m. Activities will include a yoga demonstration and information about the difference between yoga, tai chi and Pilates classes.

Thursday's activity will be an open house by the Senior Computer Users Group of Greater Kansas City (SENCOM) at the Olathe 50 Plus Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.. Participants can learn more about classes offered by SENCOM in computer basics and how to use e-mail and the Internet.

Friday will wrap up the week with an Afternoon Tea Dance and Chocolate Chip Cookie Contest beginning at 2 p.m. at the new Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty, Overland Park. For the cookie contest, participants are asked to bake cookies and bring them for a taste test. First, second and third prizes will be awarded. The cost for this two-hour event is $4 per person. Call (913) 782-1878 for reservations.

Active Aging Week began in 2003 and is a national observance meant to raise awareness of the benefits of physical activity and proper nutrition for older adults.

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JCPRD raises More Than $550 During First-Ever Patriot Golf Day on Sept. 1

The Johnson County Park and Recreation District's two public golf courses raised more than $550 during the first-ever Patriot Golf Day on Sept. 1.

Patriot Golf Day was new in 2007 and enlisted the help of public and private golf facilities across the country to raise funds which will go to The Fallen Heroes Foundation, which awards scholarships to children of military members who were either seriously disabled or lost their lives while in combat in Afghanistan or Iraq. At JCPRD facilities, the funds were raised by asking golfers to consider a donation of $1 per greens fee.

Collections totaled $384 at the Heritage Park Golf Course, 16000 Pflumm Road, Olathe, while another $190 was collected at the Tomahawk Hills Golf Course, 17501 Midland Drive, Shawnee.

The program was a joint initiative of PGA of America and the United States Golf Association and is expected to become an annual event. For more about Patriot Golf Day, visit www.playgolfamerica.com.

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First Kicks Soccer Program Offered For Ages 3-6 Starting Sept. 29

A fun introduction to the basics of soccer is in store for youth ages three to six who participate in a fall program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

The program is called the First Kicks Soccer Program and is coached by some of the same qualified professional British soccer coaches who teach the nationally-acclaimed British Soccer Camp offered here each summer.

First Kicks Soccer is designed to introduce young children to the concepts of fun and interaction within a relaxed environment. Parents and guardians are invited to stay and watch or even join in! Search for the keywords "soccer clinic" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

This program will take place beginning Sept. 29 at the Tomahawk Sports Dome, 17501 Midland Dr., Shawnee. Sessions for ages three through five are offered at: 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11, a.m., and 1 p.m. A session for ages five and six is offered at 2 p.m. The cost for five 50-minute sessions is $59 per person for Johnson County residents or $65 per person for nonresidents.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, see the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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Lifeguard Training Offered Starting Oct. 1 & 7 at Two Locations

Lifeguard training classes for ages 15 and older are being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District beginning in early October at two times and locations.

Participants will learn skills required for performing water rescues in life-threatening situations. This class is required for most lifeguard jobs. Participants must be capable of demonstrating good skill performances of ALL swimmer level requirements before enrolling. CPR and First Aid training is included in the class. Attendance at all eight sessions is mandatory. Search for the keywords "water safety" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

One program is offered at 6 p.m. Monday beginning Oct. 1 at Shawnee Mission Northwest High School, 12701 W. 67th, Shawnee. This program will involve four eight four-hour sessions. A second program is offered at 2 p.m. Sunday beginning Oct. 7 at the Roeland Park Aquatic Center, 4843 Rosewood, Roeland Park. This program will involve six six-hour sessions. The cost for either class is $130 for Johnson County residents or $143 for nonresidents.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, see the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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Animal Tales Storytime Sessions Continues During October at Ernie Miller Nature Center

The fall season of Animals Tales Storytime sessions will continue during October at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe. Young children and their parents are invited to come listen and learn at either or both of the sessions on Oct. 3 and 17.

Animal Tales Storytime is for ages two to six. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This program will feature stories, songs, and surprises. Participants are invited to pack a lunch and stay for a picnic. All programs take place on Wednesdays beginning at 10:30 a.m. Search for the keyword "storytelling" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

October session will take place on Oct. 3, when the theme is "coyote", and Oct. 17, when the theme is "nightlife." Other fall storytime sessions are scheduled for Nov. 7 ("forest friends") and Nov. 21 ("Native Americans"). The cost per 30-minute session is $1.75 per person, including adults, payable at the event. Advance registrations are not necessary for this program.

Ernie Miller Nature Center is located at 909 N. Kansas-7 Highway, Olathe. For more information, contact the Nature Center at (913) 764-7759.

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Fall Adventure Walks for 50 Plus Continue on Oct. 3 with Trip to James A. Reed Wildlife Area

The James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area near Lee's Summit, Mo; will be the second of five destinations to be visited this autumn as part of Fall Adventure Walks being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Other upcoming Fall walk dates and destinations are: Nov. 1, the Overland Park Arboretum; Nov. 7, the Kaw River trail in Lawrence, Kan., and Nov. 15, George Owens Nature Park, Independence, Mo.

These walks are meant to give participants an opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and make new friends while visiting interesting regional scenic trails, nature sanctuaries, and state parks. Participants can choose one or all of the walks, which will all involve three plus miles of walking on varied terrain.

Adventure Walks are led by Instructor Sherry Hughes. All walks depart at 9 a.m. from Antioch Park, 6501 Antioch, Merriam. In case of rain, the walk will be rescheduled for the following week. The cost for each five-hour outing, including van transportation to the walk site, is $15 per person for Johnson County residents or $16 for nonresidents. Participants should bring a sack lunch. If the weather interferes with plans during the day of the walk, lunch will be at a local restaurant and participants will be responsible for this expense. Search for the keyword "adventure walks" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

While the JCPRD's 50 Plus programs are primarily for people who are age 50 or older, interested parties who have not yet reached that magic age may still be able to attend. Persons 18 and older who are interested in a 50 Plus class are invited to call the District's Registration Department at (913) 831-3359, and if space is available without forfeiting the place of a person over 50, their registration can be taken.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, visit the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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JCPRD's Maasen is NRPA Midwest Regional Council Chair-Elect

Johnson County Park and Recreation District Planning and Development Manager Bill Maasen was recently elected to a four-year term on the Midwest Regional Council of the National Recreation and Park Association.

"It was a chance to give back to the professional association and the Midwest region," said, Maasen, who volunteered as a candidate for the post. "I've been a member of the Midwest Regional Council for about seven years and it was an opportunity to take a larger role in the organization."

His four-year term will begin during the NRPA's Annual Congress & Exposition in Indianapolis on Sept. 25-29 and will include one year as chair-elect, two years as chair beginning during the 2008 National Congress in Baltimore, and one year as past chair.

The Midwest Regional Council includes six states: Kansas, Colorado, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, and Wyoming. Maasen said the council typically meets three times a year: during the national congress, at mid-year in Washington D.C., and in April or May during its own conference.

The council serves as a conduit for getting information out and coordinating NRPA activities in the member states. The number of representatives each state has on the council is based on the total number of NRPA member agencies the state has.

Maasen, who has been with the District since November 1986, holds a bachelor's degree in forest management from the University of Missouri - Columbia, and a master's degree in public administration from the University of Kansas. His duties include land acquisition and oversight of the District's planning and development department. In late 2005, Maasen was elected to a three-year term on the Board of the National Society for Park Resources (NSPR), which is a branch of the NRPA representing members working in natural resources, parks, and conservation. He previously served as president of the Kansas Recreation and Park Association from 2003 through 2005.

During his time with the District, Maasen has personally acquired about 6,000 acres in new park land.

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Home School Sensations Art Class Offered Beginning Oct. 4

A Home School Sensations Art Class being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District is meant to expand and supplement home schooling efforts.

This program is for children six to 12 years old and is designed to develop skills with various media while challenging students' imaginations and creativity.

Classes are taught by experienced art educators. All materials are provided. Search for the keyword "art" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

This class will take place at 10 a.m. Thursday beginning Oct. 4 at the Tomahawk Recreation Complex, 17501 Midland Drive, Shawnee. The cost for five 90-minute sessions is $45 per person for Johnson County residents or $50 per person for nonresidents.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, visit the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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Arthritis Program to Explore Alternative Treatments on Oct. 4

Alternatives for relieving and preventing joint diseases will be presented during a program for adults being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District in early October.

This program is called simply Arthritis and for adults 18 and older. Dr. Wheeler of the State Line Chiropractic Center will present this educational discussion on the different types of arthritis, who is susceptible to them, their possible causes, and steps to relieve and prevent them. Conditions which will be touched upon include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and gout. Search for the keyword "health" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

This program will take place beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4, at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood, Roeland Park. The cost for one 90-minute session is $12 per person for Johnson County residents or $13 for nonresidents.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, see the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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Twelfth Annual Kids Klassic is Oct. 6 at Heritage Park

There is something offered for everyone when the Johnson County Park and Recreation District presents the twelfth annual Kids Klassic noncompetitive fun run/walk. The 2007 Kids Klassic is being presented by Labor Pros.

This year's event will take place beginning at 9 a.m. on Oct. 6 at Heritage Park, 16050 Pflumm, Olathe. Participants have a choice of a five-kilometer (3.1 mile) or two-mile route. There's also a free half-mile fun run/walk that will begin at 10 a.m. While a clock located at the finish line will display the time, this event will not be scored. Everyone who runs or walks is considered a winner!

The event is open to kids of all ages, and grown-ups too! Adults are welcome to enter and are encouraged (but not required) to enter with a child. All participants receive a Kids Klassic long-sleeve T-shirt, post-race refreshments, and will be eligible for prize drawings. All children who finish the race will receive a medal.

The Kids Klassic is a benefit event for the Jordan Lee Brooks Scholarship Fund. Brooks was a student at Briarwood Elementary School who suffered from asthma and finally succumbed to the disease in the summer of 1998 at the age of nine. From each participant's entry fee, a portion will be used to provide financial assistance to qualifying families to participate in Johnson County Park and Recreation District Children's Services programs.

The cost is $10 for children and $12 for adults until Oct. 5 and $12 for children and $14 for adults after that date. Early registration is advised. Mail-in registrations must be postmarked by Monday, Oct. 1, while walk-in registrations must be received by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 4. For more information, call (913) 831-3359. Participants can also sign up from 2 to 6 p.m. on Friday Oct. 5 and from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. on race day at Heritage Park.

The free half-mile fun run/walk is open to all, especially kids six and under. Finisher ribbons will be awarded to all kids!

Volunteers are also needed for this event. For more information or to sign up, contact Chad Tower at (913) 236-1231.

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Dancing With Disney Class Offered For ages 3-6 Beginning Oct. 6

Youth ages three to six can have fun learning the basics of tap, ballet and tumbling to the beat of various Disney songs during a class being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

The class is called Dancing With Disney. Participants will learn a routine to perform for parents at the last class. Tap and ballet shoes are both required for this program. Search for the keyword "dance" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

This class will take place beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday starting Oct. 6 at Academy of the Arts, 5413 Martindale, Shawnee. Class cost for four 60-minute lessons is $30 per person for Johnson County residents or $33 per person for nonresidents.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, see the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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Oct. 10 is Registration Deadline for Pesticide Recertification Seminars

Two full-day training seminars on Pesticide Application Recertification are being offered in October by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Parks and Golf Courses Division.

A session on Oct. 17 will address Category 3, Subcategory A (turf), while a session on Oct. 24 will cover Category 3, Subcategory B (trees and shrubs).
These seminars are appropriate for landscaping professionals, including employees of municipalities and other agencies. Both sessions will take place in the Green Room at the Heritage Park Golf Course, 16445 South Lackman Road, Olathe.

Following sign-in from 7 to 8 a.m, the seminars will take place from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Speakers will include turf and tree experts from throughout the area. Additional time will be available for filling out state forms at the end of the presentations.

Preregistration and prepayment is required. The cost for each 9.5-hour seminar is $40 per person and includes lunch. To register, contact Linda Johnson by 3 p.m. on Oct. 10 by calling (913) 894-3341 or by email at Linda.Johnson@jocogov.org. Payment must be received prior to the seminars.

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Mad Science® Birds & Beasts No-School Day of Fun for Ages 7-12 is Oct. 12

Youth can turn a no-school day into a day of fun by attending a Mad Science® program for youth being offered on Oct, 12 by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

This program is for ages seven to 12 and is called Mad Science® Birds & Beasts. Participants will walk on the wild side to explore owls, birds, and all kinds of bugs. The program will include owl pellet dissection, snacktivities, and fun take-homes. Search for the keyword "science" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

Mad Science® Birds & Beasts will take place from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood, Roeland Park.

Children can be dropped off between 8:30 and 9 a.m. and must be picked up between 3:30 and 4 p.m. Participants should bring sack lunch and a drink. The cost for one six-and one-half hour session is $35 per person for Johnson County residents or $39 per person for nonresidents. Preregistration by Oct. 10 is required and this program is expected to fill quickly.

A second Mad Science® no-school day of fun will take place on Oct. 25 and will have the theme "machine mania." This program is also for ages seven through 12 and will involve the same hours and costs as above.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, visit the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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Digital Management Class Offered for Adults on Oct. 16

If you have images and files stored on your computer and you don't know what to do with them, a computer class for adults being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District can help.

The program is called Digital Management and is for adults 18 and older. Participants will learn to store and backup all of their files and to protect their files online. Search for the keyword "computers" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

This program will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday on Oct. 16 and 23 at Blue Valley Middle School, 5001 W. 163rd Terrace, Stilwell. The cost for two two-and-one-half hour sessions is $30 per person for Johnson County residents or $33 per person for nonresidents.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, visit the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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New Hydrodance Class Offered for 50 Plus Beginning Oct. 16

A unique fast-paced aquatics program being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District will let participants dance their way to fitness.

This new program is called Hydrodance. Participants can dance the morning away while letting the resistance of the water improve their overall health while they Cha Cha or Square Dance. Search for the keyword "water exercise " to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

This program will take place at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday beginning Oct. 16 at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood, Roeland Park. The cost for 11 50-minute sessions is $36 per person for Johnson County residents or $40 for nonresidents.

While the JCPRD's 50 Plus programs are primarily for people who are age 50 or older, interested parties who have not yet reached that magic age may still be able to attend. Persons 18 and older who are interested in a 50 Plus class are invited to call the District's Registration Department at (913) 831-3359, and if space is available without forfeiting the place of a person over 50, their registration can be taken.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, visit the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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Zumba Exercise Class Offered for 50 Plus at Four Locations in Mid-October

Proving that it is possible to have fun while exercising is a goal of an exercise class being offered in mid-October by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

The class is called Zumba and involves an exercise routine using a combination and fast- and slow-paced moves set to Latin music. This program is meant to work the glutes, legs, arms, abdominals, and heart. The easy-to-follow dance steps tone participants' bodies while burning fat and calories. Search for the keyword "exercise" to find this program in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

This program is offered in three formats at four locations including the Blue Valley Recreation Center, 6545 W. 151st Street, Stanley, the Olathe 50 Plus Center, 311 E. Park, Olathe; the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Athletic Training Center, 9301 W. 73rd St., Merriam; and the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood, Roeland Park.

One class format involves 10 50-minute sessions at a cost of $35 for Johnson County residents or $39 for nonresidents. A class in this format is offered at 3 p.m. Monday and Friday beginning Oct. 15 at the Blue Valley Recreation Center.

Another class format involves six 50-minute classes at a cost of $21 for Johnson County residents or $23 for nonresidents. At the Olathe 50 Plus Program, a class in this format is offered at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday beginning Oct. 16.

The third class format involves five 50-minute classes at a cost of $18 for Johnson County residents or $21 for nonresidents. At the Athletic Training Center, a class in this format is offered at 6 p.m. Monday beginning Oct. 15, while another is offered at the Roeland Park Community Center at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday beginning Oct. 17.

While the JCPRD's 50 Plus programs are primarily for people who are age 50 or older, interested parties who have not yet reached that magic age may still be able to attend. Persons 18 and older who are interested in a 50 Plus class are invited to call the District's Registration Department at (913) 831-3359, and if space is available without forfeiting the place of a person over 50, their registration can be taken.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, visit the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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Three Exercise Classes Offered For 50 Plus at Olathe Center Beginning Oct. 15 & 16

Three different exercise classes are being offered in mid October at the Olathe 50 Plus Center by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

The programs are: Body Sculpting, Core Works, and Interval Training. All three take place at the Olathe 50 Plus Center, 311 E. Park, Suite A, and all three have classes starting Oct. 15 or 16. Search for the keyword "exercise" to find these programs in the JCPRD's Activities Catalog and online listings.

Body Sculpting focuses on toning and stretching opposing muscles. The program's warm up will work on four muscle groups, while the cool-down session will leave participants feeling relaxed and refreshed. This program will meet at noon Tuesday and Thursday beginning Oct. 16. Class cost for 11 30-minute sessions is $19 per person for Johnson County residents or $21 for nonresidents.

Core Works is an introductory class meant to maintain and improve muscle elasticity, posture, range of motion, and coordination while reducing back pain. These exercises are performed on the floor using yoga and Pilates movements.
This class meets at 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday beginning Oct. 15. Class cost for 10 50-minute sessions is $35 per person for Johnson County residents or $39 for nonresidents.

Interval Training provides a total body workout which mixes short segments or cardio and strength training. The goal is improving cardiovascular fitness, toning up, and feeling great!. This program will meet at 9 a.m. Monday and Wednesday beginning Oct. 15. Class cost for 15 50-minute sessions is $53 per person for Johnson County residents or $58 for nonresidents.

While the JCPRD's 50 Plus programs are primarily for people who are age 50 or older, interested parties who have not yet reached that magic age may still be able to attend. Persons 18 and older who are interested in a 50 Plus class are invited to call the District's Registration Department at (913) 831-3359, and if space is available without forfeiting the place of a person over 50, their registration can be taken.

The JCPRD's ACTIVITIES catalog, with information and a registration form, is available for pick-up at all Johnson County Library branches. For more information or to register, call (913) 831-3359. To register online and for updated program listings, visit the District's website at www.jcprd.com.

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