Items for the Community Calendar may be emailed to nmelton@examiner.net or mailed to: The Examiner, 300 N. Osage St., Independence, MO 64050, attention Nancy Melton. THURSDAY Morning Yoga: 8:30 to 9:20 a.m., Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence. Beginner to experienced. Come prepared to tone, strengthen, meditate and relax. Arrive at least 5 minutes early. Bring a yoga mat and water to class. Month sessions. Drop-ins are $3. Seniors Ultra Beginner Line Dance Lessons: Tuesdays, 9 to 10 a.m., Grain Valley Community Center, 713 S. Main St., 816-847- 6200 or 816-847-6230. This is a separate class from the beginners’ line dance lessons. This class is more private and is in a different room from the other line dance classes. Seniors Line Dance Lessons: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m. for beginners and 10 to 11 a.m. for advanced students, Grain Valley Community Center, 713 S. Main St., 816-847- 6200 or 816-847-6230. Register in person and learn to line dance. TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Meeting: 9:30 a.m., Westminster Hall, 417 W. Lexington, Independence. TOPS is open to the public and provides support to persons seeking to lose weight. Weighing in begins at 7:15 with a meeting called to order at 9:30 a.m. This group meets every Thursday morning. For further information, call Julie Briggs at 816 699-4120. Silver Sneakers Classic: 11 to 11:45 a.m., Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple Ave., Independence. Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises. Designed to increase muscular strength, range of motion, and activities of daily living. A chair is available if needed. Silver Sneaker members and drop ins only. Drop-ins $3. Noon TRX Boot Camp: 12 to 12:45 p.m., Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple Ave., Independence. Challenge yourself with every workout. See great results and get whole body benefits for this fast-paced program. Choose your method: high or low impact. Month sessions. Drop-ins $3. Pickleball: 1 to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, Grain Valley Community Center, 713 S. Main St., 816-847- 6230. Enjoy this popular mix of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. The court is open to novices and experienced layers. Extreme Boot Camp: 5:10 to 6 p.m., Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion. See great results and get whole body benefits from this fast-paced program. Choose your method, either high or low intensity and either two or three days per week. Drop-in visits are $3. Yoga: 5:45 to 6:45 p.m., Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence, 816-325- 7370. Beginner to experienced. Come prepared to tone, strengthen, meditate and relax. Arrive 5 minutes early. Bring a yoga mat and water. Drop-in visits are $3. TRX Suspension Training: 6 to 6:45 p.m., Truman Memorial Building, 416 W. Maple Ave., Independence, 816-325-7843. Classes are designed to develop strength, balance, flexibility, endurance, coordination and core stability all simultaneously. The system uses straps, buckles and grips that allow the user to work again their own body weight. Dropin visits are $3.50. Kaero Kickboxing: 7 to 7:45 p.m., Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence, 816- 325-7370. This program includes an intense cardio workout, punching bag routines, and core conditioning. Bring a mat and water to class. Drop-in visit is $3.50. Tai Chi Chuan The Essentials: 7 to 8 p.m., Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence, 816-325-7370. Work at beginner level to learn the 18 movement Tai Chi. Move up to intermediate and work on the Chen Tai Chi with emphasis on form correction to help learn the form on a deeper level. Drop-in visits are $5. FRIDAY Zumba A.M.: 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence, 816-325-7370. This is a fusion of Latin and international music and dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting and effective fitness program. Drop-ins are $3. Tone and Tighten: 11 to 11:45 a.m., Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence, 816-325-7370. Blast your muscles with high rep resistance training. This class will incorporate barbells, hand weights, other weighted equipment and body weight exercises. Drop-in visits $4. Noon Yoga: Noon to 12:45 p.m., Sermon Center, 201 N. Dodgion, Independence, 816- 325-7370. Take a break in the middle of your day to relax while toning and strengthening. Bring a yoga mat and water to sessions. Drop-in visit is $3. Frog Gigging Clinic: 8 to 10:30 p.m., James A. Reed Memorial Wildlife Area, 12405 S.E. Ranson Road, Lee’s Summit, 816-249-3194. Free program presented by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Evening will begin with an amphibian program to help participants understand the difference between the frogs they are likely to encounter. Then there will be tips on how to harvest frogs from local experts. At about sunset, the class will go out to area lakes to try their luck. After frogs have been caught, the participants will learn to clean the frogs. Pre-registration is required and can be completed by visiting mdc.mo.gov/events and looking for this program. You will need a flashlight or headlight, clothes that can get muddy, and some bug spray. Fishing permits are not required for this program. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. ONGOING Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and Noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday, 500 W. U.S. 24, Independence. Tickets are available at trumanlibrary.gov and at the door. For further information, call 816-268-8200, 800-833-1225. Harry S. Truman Home: 219 N. Delaware St., Independence. Open for tours Wednesday through Sunday. Tours are free but timed, and visitors must go to the visitor center at 223 N. Main St. to get tickets. The visitor center is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Tours begin at 9 a.m., and the last tour each day begins at 4:30 p.m. Noland Home: Across the street from the Truman home is the Noland home, where President Truman’s aunt, uncle and cousins lived. It’s open to visitors on the same schedule as the Truman home. Call 816-254-9929. Chicago and Alton Depot: 1108 S.W. Walnut, Blue Springs. This 1923 depot is open noon to 2 p.m. Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for military or seniors, $1 for children 6 and 12 and free for children under 6. Call 816-876-5369. 1879 Chicago and Alton Depot: 318 W. Pacific Ave., Independence. Open 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, as well as Wednesday through Saturday and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call 816-325-7955 Fort Osage National Historic Landmark: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday, 105 Osage St., Sibley. Call 816-650-3278 or visit https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/ Events-Attractions/Historic-Sites/Fort-Osage National Frontier Trails Museum: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. 318 W. Pacific Ave, Independence, 816-325- 7575. A museum telling the story of the pioneering trains, including the Oregon, Santa Fe and California trails. Group tours can be arranged by appointment, by contacting fbuhro@indepmo.org. Vaile Mansion: 1500 N. Liberty, Independence. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission to mansion is $10 for adults, $5 for children. For further information, visit vailemansion.org/visit. Bingham-Waggoner Estate: 313 W. Pacific Ave., Independence, 816-461-3491. Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for children. The web side is https://www. bwestate.net/. 1859 Jail Museum: 217 N. Main, 816-252-1892, open from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, but closed on Sunday and Monday. Tickets are $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children ages 6 to 16 and free for those ages 5 and under. For further information, visit info@jchs.org. Fort Osage National Historic Landmark: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays through Saturdays, 105 Osage St., Sibley. Built in 1808, under the initial direction of William Clark of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, Fort Osage served a dual role as both a military garrison and a trade center. Guests will enjoy views of the reconstructed historic site that overlooks the Missouri River. Also explore 4,000 square feet of museum exhibitions in the Fort Osage Education Center and a museum store with unique gifts and souvenirs. For further information, call 816-650-3278 or visit https://www.makeyourdayhere.com/ Events-Attractions/Historic-Sites/Fort-Osage George Owens Nature Park: 1601 S. Speck Road, Independence, 816-325- 7115. Eighty-six acres of forest, lakes, hiking trails and wildlife. Hours are 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays. Community of Christ International Headquarters: The Auditorium is at 1001 W. Walnut Ave.; the Temple is at 201 S. River Blvd. Both buildings are closed. Both the Auditorium and the Temple are open for self-guided tours (use your cell phone to access a guided tour) with reservations, which must be made at least 2 weeks before the tour. An organ recital may be arranged with a tour if scheduled 2 weeks before the tour. Members of the Community of Christ may schedule tours without charge. Nonmembers’ tours will cost $10 per person. Organ recitals will be an extra charge. Call 816-833-1000, ext. 3030 or visit www. CofChrist.org for more information. Blue Springs Pickleball Courts: Brand new courts are open in Ward Park, 1000 S.W. 22nd St., Blue Springs. Open 6 a.m. to midnight. For further information, call 816-228-0137.
