EagletonCenter support group in Richmond.  This is a monthly gathering of seniorsthat meets on the 3rd Friday of each month to discuss various topics relevantto promoting healthy aging.  This month’s topic will be ” Increase YourIndependence Every Day”. 

supportgroup at The Good Samaritan Center in Excelsior Springs.  This is open toanyone age 55 plus who would like to gather to learn new coping skills andshare in a time of fellowship.  This is an ongoing group that meets thefirst Thursday of each month.

This is a free gathering of seniors who meet on the third Friday of each month to discuss various topics relevant to promoting healthy aging. Everyone welcome.

This meeting will feature Deb Campbell with Arts and AGEing KC who will speak on the benefits of the fine arts related to dementia based disease processes.  This meeting will include the presentation, lunch and a time of fellowship.

The Aging and Mental Health Coalition will meet for its quarterly meeting. The meeting is located on the Maple Woods Campus, Human Services Building in the 2nd floor conference room. All are welcome to attend.

Helping older adults build their own playbook for aging well

This class will meet for 12 consecutive weeks, beginning Friday, July 13.  Each class will meet from 11:30 am – 1 pm and will include lunch. The topics covered in the AMP curriculum are designed to promote healthy aging as you take care of yourself and your loved one.

This class emphasizes the importance of small, consistent changes over time leading to mastery of healthy habits.  All are welcome to join the Aging Mastery Program for Caregivers!  There is a class max of 20 participants so be sure to register soon and spread the word to others who may be interested in attending.

The Aging Mastery Program (AMP) was founded by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) as a means of offering practical strategies to empower others to age well.  This current session will focus on offering support to those who are in a caregiver role to an older adult loved one.