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.

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.

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.
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• 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.
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VESPER HALL, 228-0181
SPOTLIGHTS

• ICE CREAM AND CAKE SOCIAL, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Aug. 15. 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. Aug. 18, 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.
• ASSISTING WITH PERSONAL CARE, presented by the American Red Cross, 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 20. Receive tips for grooming, bathing and dressing your loved one, that will help prevent injury to you and reduce frustration. Call to register.
• BEGINNING MICROSOFT WORD classes, 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 21 and 22. Cost, $35. Call to register.
• ROASTERIE TOUR for older adults, a company specializing in coffee, 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 21, depart from Vesper. Cost, $15. Call to register.
• LEAVING A LEGACY, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 21. This class explains in brief the ways to give real estate, personal property, appreciated securities and paid-off life insurance. Call to register.
• SENIOR BARN PLAYERS variety show, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Entertainers will share their singing, dancing, comic and instrumental skills. Donations accepted.
• BEGINNING MICROSOFT EXCEL classes, 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 25 and 26. Cost, $35. Call to register.
• CARING FOR THE CAREGIVER, presented by the American Red Cross, 10 to 11 a.m. Aug. 27. Learn coping skills and resources that are available to you. Call to register.
• NAVIGATING THE INTERNET/E-MAIL classes, 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 27 and 28. Cost, $35. Call to register.
• 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, 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.
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• 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 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.
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Compiled by Jillayne Ritchie