Calendar - Community centers

Items for the Community Centers Calendar may be e-mailed to jill.ritchie@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, P.O. Box 459, Independence, Mo. 64051, attention Jill Ritchie. All centers will be closed New Year’s Day.

PALMER CENTER, 325-6200
ONGOING

• PINOCHLE, 12:30 p.m. Mondays. Free.
• MEXICAN DOMINOES, 12:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Free.
• LINE DANCING LESSONS, 12:05 p.m. Mondays and Fridays. Cost, $1.
• County music jam sessions, 12:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. Mondays. Those 50 and older with a stringed instrument are welcome to play along with the group. Others are welcome to watch.
• LEARN TO CROSS STITCH, 9:30 to 11 a.m. first and third Mondays. Cost, $1.
• Tuesday Newsday, a current events program, 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Free.
• Simple crochet, Wednesdays. Supplies provided. Cost, $1. Call to register.
• 50+ Ballroom dancing, 1:15 to 3:15 p.m. Wednesdays. The Ed Smith Band will provide the music. Bring finger food to share. Cost, $3.
• Artists at Play, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Adults 50 and older are encouraged to bring materials for their choice of medium.
• TAGIILIMI HAND CRAFTS, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays. Free.
• Pickleball games, 1 to 5 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays. This game is for anyone who likes any aspect of badminton or table tennis. Free.
• Board game socials, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursdays. Free.
• Billiards, 12:15 to 4:15 p.m. Fridays. Free, but registration to use the facilities will be required.
• Mini massages, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays. Fee. Call for appointment.
• LOW VISION RESOURCE CENTER – The area has equipment such as magnifiers, check writing guides, auto focus video magnifier and more. Call for an appointment.
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FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY CENTER, 254-8334

ONGOING

• Line dance lessons, 10 a.m. intermediate; 11 a.m. advanced, Tuesdays.
• Society of American Magicians, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday.
• Chair massages, 9:30 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fridays. Cost, $7 for 15 minutes. Call for appointment.
• Line dancing, 10 to 11 a.m. Thursdays.
• Potluck dinner for seniors, 11:30 a.m. second Thursday. Bring a covered dish to share. White elephant bingo will follow.
• Gospel concert, presented by the MO-KAN Gospel Association, 6:30 p.m. potluck dinner; 7 p.m. concert, fourth Friday. Concert is free, bring a dish to share.
• BIRTHDAY LUNCH, 11:30 a.m. last Friday. Suggested donation for those 60 and older, $2.

VESPER HALL, 228-0181
SPOTLIGHTS

• ELVIS PRESLEY DAY, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Jan. 9 Rock to the tunes of Elvis, along with Elvis impersonator Terry Wesley. Call to register for lunch.
• LEGAL AID, 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 9. Receive free legal advice from an attorney of Cochran, Oswald & Roam, LLC in a 15-minute consultation. Call for an appointment.
• AARP TAX ASSISTANCE, 9 a.m. to noon Mondays Jan. 12 through April 13, or 5 to 8 p.m. Thursdays Jan. 15 through April 9. Have your taxes done for free by a volunteer from AARP. Call for an appointment.
• 55 ALIVE DRIVING CLASS, 1 to 5 p.m. Jan. 15 and 16. Refine existing skills and develop safe, defensive driving techniques. Cost, $10. Register at the front counter of Vesper Hall.
• VESPER BOOK CLUB, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Jan. 15. Gather with other avid readers for discussion and readings. Bring a favorite book to share.

ONGOING

• PITCH card game, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Mondays. Cost, $1 donation.
• Duplicate Bridge, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. Mondays. Cost, $3.
• Bridge, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Mondays, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fridays. Cost, $1.
• Square dancing, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Mondays. Come with or without a partner. Cost, $3 at the door.
• Puzzle Pieces, 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Mondays. Cost, $1.
• Eye glass adjustment, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. first Tuesday. Free. Call to register.
• 50+ Social Club, 6 p.m. Tuesdays. Various activities are planned. Cost, $1.
• Bingo, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays. Cost, $1 per card.
• Ceramics class, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesdays, instruction for beginners, 9 to 11 a.m. Cost, $2.
• Drop-in cards and games, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, and 8 to 9:30 a.m. Fridays.
• Guitar Jams, 12:45 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays. Stringed instruments wanted. Come play, sing or just enjoy the music. Free.
• Sheet music reading lessons, 12 to 12:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays. Cost, 50 cents. Call to register.
• Crocheting Club, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Cost, $1.
• HAND AND FOOT card games, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost, $1.
• Line dancing classes, 2 to 3 p.m. for beginners; 1 to 2 p.m. for intermediate; 3 to 3:30 p.m. ultra beginner, Wednesdays. Cost, $2 for beginners and intermediate, $1 for ultra beginner.
• Woodcarving Club, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost, $1.
• Ceramics CLASS, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Cost, $2.
• Ballroom dancing, 1 to 3:15 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays. Bring a snack to share. Come with or without a partner. Cost, $4.
• Canasta, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Cost, $1 donation.
• WATERCOLOR CLUB, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Bring your own supplies. Cost, $1.
• Craft sales, sponsored by Blue Springs Parks and Recreation, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays. Age 50 and older consignment sales.

Compiled by Jillayne Ritchie