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.
• 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.

VESPER HALL, 228-0181
SPOTLIGHTS

• INTERMEDIATE WINDOWS XP classes, 1 to 3 p.m. July 22 and 23. Cost, $35. Call to register.
• BEGINNING MICROSOFT WORD classes, 9 to 11 a.m. July 24 and 25. Cost, $35. 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, July 24 through Sept. 4. Cost, 39 per each session. Call to register.
• DATE WITH GRANDMA AND GRANDPA, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 25. Bring a special youngster and enjoy an afternoon of games and adventure. Activities are free, lunch is a suggested donation of $2.50 for ages 60 and older, $3.75 for 59 and younger. Call to register for lunch.
• NAVIGATING THE INTERNET/E-MAIL classes, 9 to 11 a.m. July 29 and 30. 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