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Event features chili bingo on Oct. 17
Chili and bingo are being combined for a 50 Plus fun event from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood Drive.
Singles invited to fall fling mixer
A 50 Plus Fall Fling Singles Mixer will take place from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St., Overland Park.
Contest welcomes JCPRD photos
Next time you’re at a Johnson County Park and Recreation District program, event, park or facility, photos you take could win prizes and showcase the best of our community.
Bonus Bingo returns Sept. 26
Back by popular demand, 50 Plus Bonus Bingo will be played from 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sept. 26 at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse, 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village.
Program encourages planting native trees
Most cities in Johnson County, and unincorporated Johnson County, offer a 50% (up to $150 per tree) reimbursement for residents who plant native trees! Check out ContainTheRainJoCo.com.
Memorial golf tournament benefits parks foundation
The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County will host the 4th Annual Gary L. Haller Memorial Golf Tournament from 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 4 at the Tomahawk Hills Golf Course, 17501 Midland Dr., Shawnee.
Veterans breakfast scheduled Nov. 8 at Matt Ross
Sponsored by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department, a free Veterans Celebration Breakfast will take place at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St., Overland Park.
Lunches to feast on knowledge
Johnson County Park and Recreation 50 Plus Program’s upcoming Lunch & Learns offer the opportunity to satisfy appetites with both food and knowledge.
Important health tips help to maintain a healthy brain
The call to optimize brain health is now a global priority. Brain health definitions range in scope from broad to narrow and may focus on cognition or encompass broader core components such as cerebral, mental and social domains.
Open enrollment involves key parts to Medicare
During open enrollment (Oct. 15-Dec. 7), first-time Medicare enrollees may choose between original Medicare – which includes Part A (hospital), Part B (medical) and Part D (prescription drug) insurance. Seniors who already have Medicare can also change plans.