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.

PALMER CENTER, 325-6200
ONGOING

• PINOCHLE for ages 50 and older, 12:30 p.m. Mondays.
• MEXICAN DOMINOES for ages 50 and older, 12:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
• LINE DANCING LESSONS for ages 50 and older, 12:05 p.m. Mondays, and 12:30 p.m. Fridays. Cost, $1.
• County music jam sessions, 12:15 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 for ages 50 and older, 9:30 to 11 a.m. first and third-fifth Mondays. Cost, $1.
• Tuesday Newsday for those 50 and older, a current events program, 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Free.
• Simple crochet for those 50 and older, Wednesdays. Supplies provided. Cost, $1. Call to register.
• Navigating a PC class for those 50 and older, 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Call to register.
• Ballroom dancing for ages 50 and older, 1 p.m. Wednesdays. The Ed Smith Band will provide the music. Bring finger food to share. Cost, $3.

FAIRMOUNT COMMUNITY CENTER, 254-8334
ONGOING

• FREE OPEN COMPUTER LAB, 4:30 to 8 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call for availability.
• All Star Cheerleading & Drill, 5 to 8 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays.
• Learn the basics of quilting, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays.
• Line dance lessons, 10 a.m. beginners; 11 a.m. advanced, Tuesdays.
• Society of American Magicians, 6:30 p.m. third Tuesday.
• Latin dance classes, 6:30 to 8 p.m. first, third and fourth Thursdays.
• 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.
• Potluck dinner for seniors, 11:30 a.m. second Thursday. Bring a covered dish to share. White elephant bingo will follow.
• Biscuits and gravy fundraiser, 8 to 10 a.m. fourth Thursday. Enjoy all-you-can-eat for $5, with the proceeds going to Fairmount Community Center.
• Jam session, 12:30 to 3 p.m. fourth Friday.
• 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.
• First time home buyers class, 8 a.m. to noon first and third Saturdays. Call to register.
• FAIRMOUNT COUNTRY GOSPEL JUBILEE, 4 to 7 p.m., first and third Sundays. Free.

VESPER HALL, 228-0181
SPOTLIGHTS

• BEGINNING WINDOWS XP classes, 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 12 and 13. Cost, $35. Call to register.
• PROJECT LATCH HOOK CLUB, for people with special needs and their families, 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 12 through Sept. 9. Cost, $8 for a 5-class session. Call to register.
• CAREGIVING ESSENTIAL SKILLS, presented by the American Red Cross, 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 13. Learn how to take vital signs, dispense medications and communicate with the doctor regarding your loved one. Call to register.
• NEW THEATRE RESTAURANT trip for older adults is planned for Aug. 27, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. See the musical comedy, “All Shook Up.” Registration deadline: Aug. 13. The $47 cost includes lunch. Call to register.
• BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. beginning International Tango; 8 to 9 p.m. intermediate International Foxtrot, Thursdays, Aug. 14 through Sept. 18. Cost, $39. Call to register.
• ICE CREAM AND CAKE SOCIAL, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15. There will be homemade pies and cakes topped with ice cream. The Butterfly Brass Band will provide the music. Free.
• TRIP TO SAC & FOX CASINO is planned for older adults, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., depart from Vesper. Cost, $13. Call to register.
• INTERMEDIATE WINDOWS XP classes, 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 19 and 20. Cost, $35. Call to register.
• BEGINNING MICROSOFT WORD classes, 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 21 and 22. Cost, $35. Call to register.

ONGOING

• PITCH card game, 9 to 11 a.m. Mondays. Cost, $1.
• 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, 1 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.
• 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. Monday, 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, noon to 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Cost, $1. 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.
• Eye glass adjustment, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. first Wednesday. Free. Call to register.
• 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 TREASURES, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursdays. Create your own work of art. Choose from a variety of projects. Bring your own brushes, or purchase a brush kit for $11. All other supplies provided. Cost, $15 per project.
• Ballroom dancing, 1 to 3:15 p.m. Thursdays. Bring a snack to share. Come with or without a partner. Cost, $4.
• Canasta, 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays. Cost, $1.
• 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