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.
- Bunco for those 50 and older, 12:30 p.m. first Wednesday, and 10 a.m. last Monday.
- 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 for ages 50 and older, 9 a.m. Thursdays.
- Pickleball games for ages 50 and older, 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 for those 50 and older, 12:15 to 4:15 p.m. Fridays. Free, but registration to use the facilities will be required.
- Mini massages for those 50 and older, 9 a.m. to noon Fridays. Fee. Call for appointment.
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.