August 2018 TownTalk and Recreation Guide

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TownTalk August 2018 • Issue Four Mayor Mike Boehm

City Administrator Eric Wade

Council Members Ward 1 Joe Karlin Steve Lemons

Ward 3 Dan Roh Corey Hunt

Ward 2 Tom Nolte Bill Nicks

Ward 4 Mandy Stuke Andy Huckaba

Lenexa is an equal housing community City Hall 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday 913.477.7500 ∙ 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Police Department 913.477.7300 (non-emergency) 12500 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Rec Center 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday–Friday; 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 913.477.7529 ∙ 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Senior Center 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday–Friday 913.477.7100 ∙ 13425 Walnut St. Fire Department 913.888.6380 (non-emergency) 9620 Pflumm Rd. Municipal Court 913.477.7600 ∙ 12400 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Legler Barn Museum 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays & Saturdays 14907 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

913.477.7100 for appointments Community Center 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday 913.477.7100 ∙ 13420 Oak St. Public Market 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday–Thursday; 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday; 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday ∙ 8750 Penrose Ln. Lenexa TownTalk is published six times a year by the City of Lenexa. Please direct questions or comments to communications@lenexa.com. www.lenexa.com/towntalk

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BUZZING FOR NATIVE PLANTS: Stormwater staff found this bumblebee enjoying lunch from a Wild Blue Indigo flower in the rain garden outside the Municipal Services Service Center. You can learn to create a similar garden in an upcoming workshop. See page 9 for details.

In this issue Help us plan for the future at Vision 2040 Fest...............................3 Civic campus buildings earn LEED certification...............................4 New artwork coming to the civic campus...............................4 What's new with Old Town Lenexa?.............................................5 New version of the I Like Lenexa App launching soon...............6 Midseason pool hours and season pass rates...................................6 Public hearing set for 2019 Recommended Budget .......................6 Funding available through the Minor Home Repair Grant Program.....7 Welcome new K-9 Leo..............................................................7 Lenexa Rec Center celebrates first anniversary............................8 Dumpster Days will be Oct. 6–7..................................................9 Learn to build a rain garden at an upcoming workshop................9 Apply now for the Citizens Police Academy.................................10 Social media tips for parents...............................................10 Help prevent fires caused by smoking materials...................11 Upcoming events...................................................................12 Lenexa Farmers Market takes pride in local products.................14 Public Market embraces trends in dining and retail.........................16

RECREATION PROGRAM GUIDE

Drop-in activity schedule..........................................................18 Youth Entertainment...................................................................19 Aquatics..................................................................................23 Adult and Active.......................................................................24 Senior Activities........................................................................26 ON THE COVER: Summer may be winding down, but there's no shortage of great events in the coming months! Learn more about fun activities like Movie in the Park on page 12. Photo by Lauren Walke.

Sign up for e-newsletters: lenexa.com/enews These icons designate events and programs that have associated content on the I Like Lenexa App. Lenexa.com/ILikeLenexa

 Steering Committee The Vision 2040 Steering Committee members were chosen by community co-chairs Mike Stein and Stacy Knipp to represent a variety of geographic areas, demographics and interests in Lenexa. They are: Ryan Biery, Heidi Cashman, Wayne Dothage, Drew Hofrichter, David Kornfeld, Tony Kulesa, Charles Loughman, Lewis Lowry, Richard Morgan, Adrian O'Hara, Lawrence Shepard, Enaam Shull, Julie Steiner, Abby Stuke, Lisa Tomlinson and Jason Wollum.

FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE Vision 2040 leaders have honed in on key issues that will guide how we plan for tomorrow's Lenexa

Save the date  Do you live, work or play in Lenexa? Come share your ideas for the future of Lenexa at Vision 2040 Fest!

This unique, interactive event will take place the evening of Thursday, Sept. 20 on the Lenexa civic campus.

Participants will be able to provide input at stations for each focus area. These ideas will help shape the final Vision 2040 plan.

Futurist Stephen Ames will speak on local, regional and national trends and how they are likely to impact our community.

For event details, visit Lenexa.com/Vision2040.

As Lenexa's community visioning process pushes on, Vision 2040 volunteers have been hitting the streets asking Lenexans what they'd like their city to be in 20 years.

This question seems simple at first, but many are discovering that getting to an answer can be daunting! As we plan for the future, it's important to be in the right mindset and have the right framework.

One of the first responsibilities of the Vision 2040 Steering Committee and Citizen Task Forces was to select areas of focus that will frame the visioning process. The four focus areas they selected are: Infrastructure & Transportation: How will people likely get around? How will the city invest in streets, stormwater and other important infrastructure to support the community?

Neighborhoods & Housing: What types of housing will be needed and desired? What amenities are important to include in neighborhoods? What types of neighborhoods (residential, commercial, industrial, mixed-use) will thrive in the future?

Sense of Community: How do we keep Lenexa special? What qualities make our

community what it is? How do we foster and grow pride in our community?

Economy, Growth & Reinvestment: How should we respond to changes in the economy? What are the best strategies for managing growth? What types of reinvestment should we focus on?

Four umbrella issues - or lenses - that the group found were likely to affect each focus area were sustainability, safety, equality & inclusion and technology & innovation.

Today, we're starting to see trends that are likely to have a major effect on future plans.

Trends the group identified as both high impact and high likelihood are artificial intelligence, sense of community, growing elderly population, affordable starter homes, smart cities and resiliency.

Planning to take a survey or come to Vision 2040 Fest? It's a great idea to read a little more about each of these focus areas and the trends and lenses that will influence them. Check out a more in-depth look at these topics and updates on the Steering Committee and Task Forces' work at Lenexa.com/Vision 2040.

FOLLOW VISION 2040'S PROGRESS: LENEXA.COM/VISION 2040 • #LENEXA2040

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New public art coming to Lenexa civic campus Photo by Randy Braley Photography

The Lenexa Rec Center and Lenexa City Hall on the city's new civic campus recently received the Silver Level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification. Photo by Randy Braley Photography.

LENEXA CITY HALL, REC CENTER EARN LEED CERTIFICATION Lenexa's new civic campus has earned many accolades for its architectural character and community value since opening in 2017. Now, its buildings are being lauded for their eco-friendly design and environmentally-conscious infrastructure.

Lenexa City Hall and the Lenexa Rec Center were recently awarded the Silver Level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification (LEED). LEED, a globally recognized symbol of excellence in green building, is administered by the United States Green Building Council.

"Achieving this designation for both our new facilities demonstrates our commitment to sustainability practices," said Deputy City Administrator Todd Pelham, who served as the civic campus project manager. "By pursuing this LEED designation, we not only benefit from increased operational savings, but also provide a healthy, productive work environment for our citizens and employees."

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A few of the construction practices and sustainable features incorporated into the Lenexa civic campus include: • More than 75 percent of all construction waste was recycled.

• More than 25 percent of construction materials contained recycled content and were manufactured regionally to lessen greenhouse gas emissions.

• Low-flow plumbing fixtures will save an estimated 362,556 gallons of water annually at the Rec Center and City Hall.

• Large glazed windows take advantage of natural daylight and occupancy sensors minimize the use of electric light.

• Native, drought-tolerant landscaping means there's less need for irrigation, fertilizers and pesticides.

In the coming weeks, visitors at the Lenexa civic campus will notice a beautiful new work of art that looks like it rolled out of the Lenexa Rec Center.

Artist Joe O'Connell and his team at Creative Machines have crafted the first piece of new public art for the civic campus, "Body Politic."

The work is composed of two spheres five and seven feet in diameter and made from handhammered stainless steel. More than 200 unique silhouettes, each conveying an emotion or attitude toward life, are cut into the steel.

Light fixtures inside the spheres will project outlines through the stainless shell. Visitors will be able to change the light's color by touching points on the spheres, allowing them to curate the space around the art.

"Body Politic" is expected to be installed in August.

Photo by Bill Harrison

AT LEFT: Popular community events like the Community Days Parade, Lenexa Freedom Run and Lenexa Chili Challenge continue to draw thousands visitors to Old Town Lenexa to highlight and celebrate this historic area of the city. AT RIGHT: A wayside horn system will help to significantly reduce the sound of train horns in Old Town - a longstanding goal of many Old Town business representatives and residents.

WHAT'S NEW WITH OLD TOWN LENEXA? Progress continues on improvements like a wayside horn system, improved trails and decorative wayfinding signage Old Town Lenexa, the city's original town site, is a unique and important part of Lenexa's past and future.

The Lenexa City Council approved in July 2016 the "A New Look at Old Town" final plan. Work began on this action plan in 2015, designed to highlight redevelopment opportunities for this district of historic businesses, homes and churches near the intersection of Santa Fe Trail Drive and Pflumm Road.

The plan's final recommendations are designed for the city, property owners and business owners and separated into short-term (less than five years) and longterm (more than five years) goals.

Two years later, many of the report's key recommendations have already seen encouraging progress.

Install signage at key gateway locations to guide people to Old Town. Lenexa has obtained federal funds to make improvements to the intersection of Santa Fe Trail Drive and 95th Street. As part of this project, we intend to include a gateway monument sign for Old Town.

Lenexa staff are also working to identify opportunities and funding to extend a

trail from 95th Street through Old Town along Santa Fe Trail Drive.

Create flexible park space at current Senior Center location. City staff are in the process of selecting a firm to analyze and identify opportunities for reuse of the Community Center, Senior Center and adjacent property.

Establish a merchants' and property owners' organization to serve as an organization and marketing tool. City staff prepared a significant amount of research into the establishment of merchants associations, which was provided to Old Town representatives as a resource for them when they decide to move forward.

Explore the establishment of a quiet zone with the BNSF Railway. With two railroad crossings at Pflumm Road and Noland Road, reducing the deafening sound of trains crossing through Old Town was a critical piece of this plan.

Installing a $2 million quiet zone presented numerous challenges given the location of the rail line and intersections.

So staff researched a new option: wayside horns. These stationary horns

are mounted at railroad crossings that warn motorists by projecting sound down the roadway instead of the track, eliminating noise pollution in neighborhoods.

In early May, residents, business owners and the City Council were invited to attend a test of the wayside horn system. Feedback was overwhelmingly positive, and the City Council approved $350,000 to install the wayside horns.

Staff is now working with BNSF Railway to implement the horn system. Similar projects in other communities have taken a year or more to implement.

Establish citywide approach for bicycle, pedestrian and transit accommodations.

City staff recently contracted with Olsson Associates to develop a Complete Streets plan. Watch Lenexa.com for opportunities to participate in this community-driven process, including online surveys and public meetings.

VIEW THE FULL "A NEW LOOK AT OLD TOWN LENEXA" PLAN AT LENEXA.COM/OLD TOWN.

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Photos by Bill Harrison Photo by Wendy Delzeit

I LIKE LENEXA APP Do you like the I Like Lenexa App? You'll love the new version!

Version 3.0 of the I Like Lenexa App will launch in August, bringing exciting new updates that will streamline user experience and enhance popular app features. Here are a few of our favorite new features: • The latest city news and highlights are front and center on the app's homepage.

• An enhanced weather feature helps you plan your outdoor adventures.

• New maps in the parks, pools and trails categories will help you find shelters, trails, playgrounds, restrooms and other park amenities quickly and easily.

SHORTER HOURS, LOWER SEASON PASS RATES IN EFFECT AS END OF OUTDOOR POOL SEASON APPROACHES There are just a few weeks left to enjoy Lenexa's outdoor pools in 2019!

Ad Astra and Flat Rock Creek pools will close for the season at 6 p.m.

Aug. 5.

Indian Trails Aquatic Center will have shortened hours from Aug. 6 through Sept. 3. The pool will be open weekdays from 4 to 7 p.m. and weekends from noon to 7 p.m.

Sept. 3 will be the last day of the season at Indian Trails, with hours from noon to 6 p.m.

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Mid-season outdoor pool passes are now on sale through the end of the season. Rates are: Pass Type

Resident

Non-Resident

Individual

$30

$47.50

Household

$55

$87.50

Senior

$14

$17.50

Do you love Lenexa pools?

Earn points on the I Like Lenexa App by completing fun achievements at any of our four pools, including the indoor pool at the Lenexa Rec Center.

• We've overhauled the achievements to include some of your favorite activities and interesting new challenges, like guided tours and scavenger hunts.

• A streamlined Group X Fitness schedule makes it simple to find the latest drop-in fitness classes at the Lenexa Rec Center.

• We've made it easier to earn points to exchange for Lenexa gear through the app's prize store. And, we've added some fun new prize packages and other surprises.

Current users won't have to redownload the app - the update will be pushed to all active app users. The free I Like Lenexa App is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Learn more at Lenexa.com/ILikeLenexa.

PUBLIC HEARING SET FOR 2019 RECOMMENDED BUDGET A public hearing for the 2019 Recommended Budget is scheduled for Aug. 7 at 7 p.m. during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting at Lenexa City Hall.

One key consideration that has been presented to the City Council is to reduce the projected property tax levy by 1.68 mills, a decrease of 5.3 percent.

You can view the 2019 Recommended Budget or the Executive Summary at Lenexa.com/Budget.

Questions and comments can be directed to budget@lenexa.com or Chief Financial Officer Doug Robinson at 913.477.7500.

Grant program assists low-to-moderate income residents with exterior improvements Does your home need a wheelchair ramp or wood rot repairs? Lenexa’s Minor Home Repair Grant Program assists low-to-moderate-income residents with exterior repairs.

2018, and are available at Lenexa.com/TownTalk or the City Hall lobby. If you are selected to receive grant funds, work will take place in 2019.

Since this is a grant program, there is no repayment or homeowner investment required if you qualify.

Eligible exterior updates include wood rot repair, paint, accessibility modifications, and repair or replacement of roofs, windows, doors or gutters.

For questions, contact Angel Whitaker, awhitaker@lenexa.com or 913.477.7701.

INCOME GUIDELINES # in household

Max. yearly income

1

$44,800

You may be eligible for the program if you qualify as low-to-moderate income, you have owned your home for a minimum of one year and your property taxes and mortgage payments are current. See application packet for additional qualifications and guidelines.

2

$51,200

3

$57,600

4

$64,000

5

$69,150

6

$74,250

7

$79,400

Applications are due Sept. 13,

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$84,500

New Lenexa Police K-9 Leo and his handler, Officer Brentt Donaldson

K-9 LEO JOINS LENEXA POLICE DEPARTMENT The Lenexa Police Department recently welcomed a new addition to the family!

Police K-9 Leo joined the force in early June, taking place of K-9 Wrecker, who retired.

Leo, a Belgian Malinois, is originally from the country of Slovakia and is about 15 months old. He has been training full-time with the Lenexa K-9 unit and should be ready for regular duties by the end of the summer.

All three of the Lenexa Police K-9s are dual purpose, being trained in both narcotics detection and patrol use, which consists of building searches, suspect tracking and apprehension, area searches for articles, vehicle extractions and handler protection.

Welcome K-9 Leo!

NOW HIRING: BUILDING SERVICE WORKERS Part-time: Building Service Workers make things happen by setting up and cleaning up after events at City-owned facilities. We’re very proud of our culture – it’s one of the main reasons folks like working for us! Check out our website to see some of the reasons our employees find working for Lenexa so rewarding.

Apply at Lenexa.com/jobs

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660 kids have celebrated a birthday at the Rec Center

The busiest time at the Rec Center is Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m.

2,602 registrations for programs like weight lifting, dance and swim lessons.

WE'RE CELEBRATING ONE E CEPTIONAL YEAR July 31, 2018, marks the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Lenexa Rec Center, the culmination of years of planning. It has been a very busy, yet rewarding, first year, and we are grateful to have such an active and supportive community!

Since opening, we have hit the ground running, offering: • 80+ Group X fitness classes a week • 35+ hours of open swim per week - that's 1,820 hours a year!

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These commendations confirm that this facility is a remarkable resource for our community.

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In our inaugural year, we have experienced many successes. One particular highlight has been the Rec Center's Silver level LEED certification (see page 4 for details on this award). The facility's design earned further recognition with the Award of Excellence by the Association of General Contractors of Kansas City.

While we have much to celebrate from this first year, we are always dedicated to excellence. This means we now focus our efforts on building a community at the Rec. We are planning plenty of new programming and recreation opportunitities, special events and new ways to keep your family healthy and fit. We see many ways to grow into the future and are excited to take residents on this journey with us.

There have been 5,059 Kid Zone visits.

OCTOBER DUMPSTER DAYS Have you already taken advantage of your one free annual large item pickup from your trash provider this year? If so, Dumpster Days is a great opportunity to get rid of additional large items and yard waste at your home.

Dumpster Days will be held at the Lenexa Municipal Services Service Center, 7700 Cottonwood St., from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 6–7. Accepted items include appliances, ballasts, electronics, furniture, lamps, light fixtures, smoke detectors, tires and yard waste.

Chemicals, commercial or industrial waste, fluorescent tubes, fuel tanks, household trash, liquids, propane bottles and other hazardous waste will not be accepted.

Habitat for Humanity's ReStore will be at Dumpster Days on Oct. 6 to collect new and gently used, non-stained upholstered furniture, wood and laminate furniture in good condition, lighting accessories and rugs. There is no charge to donate your items to ReStore if they can use them.

This event is for Lenexa residents only.

You will be asked to show proof of residency. For more information, visit Lenexa.com/TownTalk.

Vehicle load/item

Fee

Car or minivan with seats

$15

SUV or minivan without seats

$20

Small trailer (one axle)

$20

Large trailer (two axles)

$30

Pickup or panel/service van

$30

Large truck (>1 ton or dual wheel)

$40

Appliances containing freon

$35 each

Tires

$10 each

TVs or monitors

$15 each

In our upcoming Rain Garden Class, participants will learn to create a beautiful, practical rain garden like this one at Lenexa's Municipal Services Service Center. Rain gardens are an inexpensive, low-maintenance way to treat drainage problems by capturing the water that runs off your property.

Learn to create a beautiful garden and improve your yard's drainage problems Rain gardens are an environmentally smart, visually stunning addition to any yard. These shallow depressions planted with native vegetation soak up rain water, filter pollutants and provide food and shelter for wildlife - and you can learn to make one at home at an upcoming workshop!

Lenexa's Rain to Recreation staff is hosting a rain garden class Sept.

5 from 7–8:30 p.m. at the Lenexa Municipal Services Service Center, 7700 Cottonwood St. This interactive course will teach participants how to plant a rain garden, including selecting a size, location and arrangement for their garden. Attendees are welcome to bring a photo of their proposed garden site for personalized advice.

To help participants get their garden started, we're offering garden packages of 38 plants grown in Lenexa's greenhouses for a $75 fee.

These blends of native plants are lowmaintenance and require little fertilizer, pesticides or additional water. Plus, they attract pollinators like bees and butterflies.

Participants must select a package for either sun or shade. If you're not sure which plant package to pick, contact Justin Stuedemann, 913.477.7678, or Ted Semadeni, 913.477.7814.

If you choose to purchase a plant package, 75 percent of the fee can be reimbursed through Lenexa's Cost Share Program. Participants will have the opportunity to apply at the event.

Each person planning to attend the class needs to register regardless of whether they want to receive a plant package. Those who want to attend the class without purchasing a plant package can do so for free. To sign up or view plant package details, visit Lenexa.com/CostShare.

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APPLY NOW FOR THE CITIZENS’ POLICE ACADEMY Come learn about the inner workings of the Lenexa Police Department at the Citizens' Police Academy.

This popular10-week program is in its 23rd year. Applications are currently being accepted for the Fall class, which is quickly filling up!

The next class begins Sept. 11 and runs weekly until Nov. 13. Classes are on Tuesdays from 6:15–9 p.m. Applicants must live or work in Lenexa.

Topics covered include patrol procedures, criminal investigations, use of force, K-9, drones, tactical operations, and the always popular field trips to the Johnson County Jail and Crime Lab. Spots are limited. Once the class is full, applicants will be put on a wait list.

To learn more or apply, visit Lenexa.com/TownTalk.

SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS FOR PARENTS FROM THE LENEXA POLICE DEPARTMENT If you have a teen or tween at home, they likely have a social media account - whether you know about it or not!

Help your child stay safe online by following these tips: • Your child should understand that social media use is a privilege and subject to parental inspection at any time for their safety.

• Know which social media platforms your child uses and learn the basics of how the platforms work. According to a 2018 Pew Research Center study, the most popular online platforms among teens are YouTube (85%), Instagram (72%), Snapchat (69%), Facebook (51%), Twitter (32%), Tumblr (9%) and Reddit (7%).

STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LENEXA POLICE DEPARTMENT

• Account settings should be set to “private,” meaning that your child must accept a request before a person can follow your child's account.

• Friend/follow requests should only be accepted from people known in “real” life, such as schoolmates, church friends, or friends in the neighborhood.

Be wary of friend/follow requests that you or your child don’t know personally…also known as strangers!

• Follow your child’s social media accounts. Ask about their “Finsta” Instagram account, which is a secondary account often meant to be kept hidden from parents.

Be sure to follow the Lenexa Police Department on social media. You can find them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor. Whether it is an alert on the latest crime trend, upcoming community policing events, or fun pictures of what’s happening at the PD, be sure to give them a follow. Citizens have even helped the police department nab wanted crooks after seeing their photo posted on social media.

Photo by Bill Harrison

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Help prevent a frequent cause of fires in Lenexa: improperly discarded smoking materials Careless discarding of smoking materials is commonly found to be a leading cause of fires in Lenexa homes, apartments and businesses. These fires are the leading cause of fire deaths throughout the nation in residential settings.

Fires caused by carelessly discarded smoking materials are easily prevented.

Whether you smoke or not, you can take an active role in ensuring smoking safety by following these tips from the Lenexa Fire Department.

Ash tray safety Dispose of smoking material into an approved non-combustible (metal or clay) container. Fill the container with sand or water to help extinguish the materials.

Make sure there is always water in the container and the sand can be seen (not obstructed by too many cigarette butts).

Never use potting soil-filled containers or planters for cigarette disposal.

Do not leave ashtrays or smoking materials on combustible surfaces including furniture, vegetation and combustible ground cover like mulch.

Before disposing of the materials, ensure they are completely out and cool to the touch. Play it safe, and soak cigarette butts before disposing of them.

Empty the cool smoking materials regularly to reduce the buildup of materials. The smoking materials can be ignited by the next cigarette butt if not emptied regularly.

When cleaning ashtrays, fill them with water, then empty them in the trash can.

Even when a cigarette appears to be extinguished, there is still a chance that it may be smoldering. If you empty an ashtray in a wastebasket containing paper or other combustibles without first ensuring they are cooled completely, the result could be a fire.

Check rooms for potential fire hazards Look under cushions for smoldering embers when smoking on furniture. A burning cigarette can smolder between the cushions of upholstered furniture and go unnoticed for as long as five hours.

Before you leave an area or room where people have been smoking, check for embers, cigarette butts or matches. Make sure they are fully extinguished or remove them at once.

Prevent mulch fires Landscape mulch fires are caused by improper disposal of smoking materials into the dry, fine materials used to decorate our homes, apartments and businesses. These fires have the potential to do a lot of damage to surrounding buildings and structures.

The LFD highly recommends using noncombustible ground cover in areas susceptible to careless disposal of smoking materials, including along sidewalks, near business entry points, patios, and porches throughout apartment complexes and other public spaces.

Help to protect elderly, handicapped or impaired smokers When a person's physical ability is impaired, there is a higher chance of clothing catching fire from a cigarette.

Keep an eye on persons who smoke, and make sure they use deep ashtrays.

Never smoke in a home where oxygen is used. Oxygen can be explosive and makes fire burn hotter and faster.

More advice for apartment-dwellers and landlords Never smoke within 10 feet of your building, and stay away from things that burn like mulch, planters and plants. Let your apartment manager or landlord know if you see people improperly disposing of cigarettes.

Landlords should develop smoking guidelines for their properties and enforce these rules. They may also consider no-smoking policies.

It's a good idea to provide your tenants designated smoking areas and suitable disposal containers.

These safety warnings pertain to not only cigarettes but also pipes, cigars and any other forms of smoking used. Smoking material fires aren't limited to tobacco smoke either. Be safe with all types of smoking.

In 2017, the Lenexa Fire Department responded to 13 fire-related incidents in the city believed to have been the result of careless discarding of smoking materials. These fires resulted in more than $1.2 million in property loss.

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UPCOMING EVENTS AUGUST–SEPTEMBER IN THE CITY OF FESTIVALS

Photo by Wendy Delzeit

"Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg," Tchaikovsky's "Marche Slave" and Borodin's Polovtsian Dances from "Prince Igor." In case of inclement weather, check Rainout Line for location updates. Lenexa.com/Art

Photo by Bill Harrison

Photo by Wendy Delzeit

Lenexa Spinach Festival

Tails on the Trails

Aug. 11, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Ad Astra Pool and Park, 83rd Street & Maurer Road Treat your furry friend to a fun-filled day of dog swims, demonstrations, a pet talent show and pet vendors!

Free admission. Dog swims are $5 per session if you pre-register online or $8 per dog per session the day of the event. Dogs must have current rabies vaccination. Register and view details at Lenexa.com/Tails.

Lenexa Community Orchestra Concert

Aug. 11, 8 p.m., Lenexa Commons outdoor stage, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

We're ending the orchestra's 2018 season on a high note with a free concert including performances of Wagner's Prelude to Act 1 of

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Photo by Bill Harrison

Tiny Tot Triathlon

Aug. 25., 9:30–11 a.m., Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th Street Parkway & Lackman Road We've expanded the age range for this popular event, so now kids ages 3 to 9 get to bike, run, get wet and go down an inflatable water slide.

Whether they choose the beginner or intermediate course, everyone gets a medal at the finish line! Fees are $2 online by Aug. 22; $5 at the event.

Lenexa.com/TinyTotTri

Sept. 8, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th Street Parkway & Lackman Road There's truly something for everyone to enjoy at this festival celebrating Lenexa's heritage as the Spinach Capital of the World! Browse from art, fine craft and antique booths, and stop by the food court for great options like the Lenexa Historical Society's Spinach Cafe. Kids will enjoy the Swee'Pea children's activities, including inflatables, building/craft projects and the baby crawling and rock skipping contests. Learn about the city's history, enjoy music from noon to 3 p.m. and submit a favorite dish to the recipe contest. View the full event schedule at Lenexa.com/Spinach

Art Trolley Tour

Sept. 13, 6 p.m., starts at Lenexa City Hall, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Take a fun trolley ride to admire art and attend receptions at three locations, including the Lenexa City Hall gallery.

Sponsored by the Lenexa Arts Council and Lenexa Chamber of Commerce.

Tickets available at Lenexa.org.

Food Truck Frenzy

THANK YOU TO SUMMER EVENT SPONSORS

Sept. 22, 4:30–10:30 p.m., Lenexa civic campus, 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Feast on a wide range of culinary concoctions from some of the area's best food trucks while enjoying live music on the Lenexa Commons.

Lenexa.com/FoodTruckFrenzy.

Get Outdoors Lenexa Photo by Bill Harrison

LENEXA OUTDOOR CONCERT SERIES Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and a picnic dinner and enjoy a variety of music. Concerts begin at 6 p.m. at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th Street Parkway and Lackman Road.

Free. Lenexa.com/Concerts

ART SHOWS & EVENTS The Lenexa Arts Council curates rotating 2D and 3D art shows at the Lenexa City Hall gallery. Lenexa.com/Art Gallery Hours: Monday–Thursday: 6 a.m.–9 p.m.; Friday–Saturday: 7 a.m.– 10 p.m.; Sunday: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Bill Coulter photography show

Second level gallery Wildlife moments and outdoor scenes from the camera lens of Bill L. Coulter.

Steve Young photography show July 17–Aug. 13, first level gallery

Lenexa Artists' Show

Aug. 14–Oct. 1, first level gallery Admire the talents of Lenexa artists at this popular annual show! The public is invited to an artists' reception and awards ceremony Aug. 23 from 6–7:30 p.m. Lenexa.com/Art.

Keaton Conrad

Sept. 16: Solo artist playing indie rock, pop, some jazz and hip hop influence.

The Recliners

Sept. 23: Classic rock cover band playing radio hits from the late 60s through the 70s.

MOVIES IN THE PARK Enjoy a film at Electric Park, 9305 Loiret Blvd. Movie starts at dusk. Presented in partnership with Johnson County Library. Lenexa.com/Movie

i9 Sports, Renewal by Andersen and T-Mobile

Great Lenexa BBQ Battle

Presenting: Consolidated Communications Major: 94.9 KCMO, Central States Beverage Co., Deluxe Corporation, HyVee, Reser's Fine Foods.

Platinum: Blaze Outdoor Products, City Center Church, CoreFirst Bank & Trust, Cricket Wireless, Hestan Outdoors, i9 Sports, James Hardie, Leaf Filter, Massage Envy, Olathe Ford Lincoln, Renewal by Andersen, Springfree Trampolines, T-Mobile, The Grill Heroes

Lenexa Freedom Run

Presenting: KCMO Talk Radio Major: Deluxe Corporation Platinum: City Center Church, Leaf Filter, LifeTime Fitness, Renewal by Andersen, Smith & Loveless, T-Mobile Photos by Bill Harrison

"Footloose"

Aug. 10: Lawn games at 7:30 p.m.; live music by Crystal Clayton at 8 p.m.

"Mary Poppins"

Sept. 14: Lawn games at 5:30 p.m.; live music begins at 8 p.m.

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 SATURDAYS: Through Oct. 27 • 8 a.m. to noon  TUESDAYS: Through Aug. 28 • 8 a.m. to noon 

Lenexa cultivates "a true farmers market" The peak summer harvest season has arrived at the Lenexa Farmers Market, bringing a bounty of ripe red tomatoes, fresh new potatoes, snappy green beans, sweet corn, and just about every other summery crop you can think of.

For some produce, the requirements are even more stringent. During peak growing season, popular crops like tomatoes, corn, pumpkins and green beans can only be brought by the farmer who raised them.

And no matter what catches their eye, customers can rest assured that they are getting a truly local product.

Farmers Market staff also complete farm and business visits to ensure that the vendor selling you products is actually producing it themselves and to check out their growing/production practices.

"The intention is to be a true farmers market," explains organizer Jenny Doty.

"If you shop here, you know you're shopping local. Our vendors pride themselves on raising the best products for you to put on your table."

Farmers Market staff have carefully curated guidelines to ensure great quality products and practices. All products sold here must be produced within 250 miles of the Market. Our furthest farmer is just 150 miles away.

By carefully selecting local vendors, the Lenexa Farmers Market ensures the customer takes home products that were quality made and grown or raised by skilled, seasoned farmers and makers.

"The customer gets a story with their product purchased.

The value of a farmer's story and knowledge of how the product is made or grown from start to finish."

- Chad Gilliland, Next to Nature Farm

Photo by Wendy Delzeit

LOOK FOR THE LABELS Quickly get a better idea of where your product came from by keeping an eye out for these product labels.

They're used by many of our vendors and indicate whether the product was farmer grown, locally grown or regionally grown.

Visitors will notice that the majority of our labeled products proudly display this green label, which promises that product was either raised on the vendor's land or handmade by them.

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fy that the Blue labels signi e product vendor bought th within from a neighbor farm, r ei th of 30 miles e vendor indicating that th p with the has a relationshi them to farmer and trusts product. produce a good

An orange label indicates that the product came from 31 to 250 miles of the vendor's property.

We trust our vendors to kn ow and select great prod ucts, even when they aren't grown or made next door.

Musical mornings Enjoy live music in a variety of styles each Market Saturday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Aug. 5: Terri Laddusaw / Aug. 11: Amanda Hughey / Aug. 18: Doug Kellis / Aug. 25: Joy Zimmerman / Sept. 1: Paul Carter / Sept. 8: Erin Eades / Sept. 15: Josh Norris / Sept. 22: Joy Zimmerman / Sept. 29: Adam Chittum

MAKING SENSE OF MARKET MONEY Some vendors accept credit/debit cards, but it's a good idea to bring cash. You can also stop by the info booth to purchase $1 Market Tokens with a card.

They're good for the full season and accepted by all our vendors.

SNAP participants can swipe their EBT cards for up to $25 in red tokens. They T can be used for fruits, save

SNAP's Double Up Food Bucks program encourages lowincome families to eat healthier foods and supports local farmers. SNAP participants receive a matching amount of Double Up Food Bucks, which can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables, plus seeds and plants that produce food.

FARM

From August through early October, the following produce will likely be available:

SEEDS

Apples / Asian greens / Beets / Broccoli / Brussels sprouts / Cabbage / Cantaloupe / Carrots / Cauliflower / Corn / Cucumbers / Cut flowers / Eggplant / Garlic / Green beans / Herbs / Kale / Lettuce / Mums / Onions / Okra / Peaches / Pears / Peppers / Potatoes / Pumpkins / Radishes / Spinach / Squash / Tomatoes / Sweet potatoes / Watermelons The following products will likely be available each week of the season:

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vegetables, meats, poultry eggs, baked goods and other products.

SEEDS

Sept. 15, 2018, during regular market hours

Do you relish a challenge? Test your creativity by competing in our inaugural Farm-ula 500 vegetable races! Think pinewood derby cars but crafted from fresh veggies.

Adults and kids are welcome to participate in this fun, family-friendly event on Saturday, Sept. 15 at the Lenexa civic campus.

Certain restrictions will apply - it just wouldn't be fair to pit a petite pepper against a plump pumpkin. And you won't have to make your entire car out of fresh produce. Rules are posted online.

Ready to squash the (friendly) competition? Register and view complete event details at Lenexa.com/FarmersMarket.

Applesauce / Bacon / Bee pollen / Beef (many cuts) / Beeswax (including candles, balms and salves) / Body lotions / Bone broth / Bratwurst / Bread / Butter / Cakes / Cheese (cow raw milk, goat and yogurt) / Chicken / Chiles (dried) / Chorizo / Cinnamon rolls / Cookies and mixes / Cupcakes / Cured meats / Dairy kefir / Dipping oils / Eggs / Elderberry juice / Fruit butters / Gluten-free bakery items / Goat milk / Granola / Honey / Hot dogs / Ice cream / Jams and jellies / Jerky / Kombucha (many flavors) / Lamb / Lettuce / Muffins / Natural bug spray / Pies / Pork (many cuts) / Rolls / Salad mix / Sausage / Seeds / Soap / Traditional Mexican drinks / Wine / Yogurt (goat and cow)

Lenexa.com/FarmersMarket

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Hungry to try something new Concepts like the Lenexa Public Market are taking off as customers crave a different kind of dining and retail experience It’s midday Saturday in the Lenexa Public Market, and a cluster of kids crane their necks over the counter to see a blast of frigid nitrogen zap a bowl of liquid into ice cream in a flash.

Nearby, a group of friends swap plates of savory Japanese dumplings and fig-drizzled pizza at a long communal table, and a couple makes plans for the weekend over lattes and cinnamonspeckled coffee cake.

Food halls like the Market are popping up across the nation and the Kansas City metro area. As e-commerce continues to rattle the traditional retail and dining worlds, developers have found that customers are excited to leave the house for unique products and experiences.

That’s where destinations like food halls and public markets come in. Since they’re made up of a mix of vendors, each has its own unique flavor. Lenexa’s secret sauce comes from its position as a city-owned and managed facility.

“The Lenexa Public Market serves many purposes,” Manager Carmen Chopp explains. “It’s an economic engine for the city. A launch pad for businesses. A place where the community can connect around food.”

With low overhead, multiple attractions to draw diverse customers, and the opportunity to try out new products and hone their skills as chefs, artisans and business owners, food halls and local markets are ideal small business incubators. And that variety attracts first-time customers and keep others

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returning to see what’s changed.

Alejandra de la Fuente, owner and chef of Red Kitchen Tamales, serves up her food stall’s namesake tamales twice a week. The rest of the week, Red Kitchen draws lines of visitors with a rotating mix of burritos, tostadas, soups and other Mexican street food.

carts set up throughout the Market each weekend doling out edibles, accessories, artwork and home goods.

Christy Bean, owner of Aunt Christy’s Country Kitchen, has used recurring day cart appearances to introduce new audiences to jams in unique flavors.

“I’m a big proponent of shopping local “The Market offers me the perfect and supporting local businesses, so opportunity to introduce people to the it was a no-brainer for me to choose authentic flavors of Mexico through my the Lenexa Public Market to grow cooking,” said de la Fuente. “I my business,” said Bean. “I love the have discovered that community atmosphere, the people who eat at opportunities I have as a vendor the Market are and the camaraderie with already curious other vendors and shoppers.”

"Menus will change. and openVendors will change. There's a The very atmosphere minded about very real now-you-see-it, nowthat appeals to so many exploring new you-don't quality that piques shoppers and merchants and interesting interest and demand." can put other visitors out foods, which of their comfort zones.

- Carmen Chopp, Lenexa inspires me to try Merchants set their own Public Market Manager new menu items. hours. Your favorite muffin “What especially thrills me is giving the kids of today a chance to experience real Mexican food firsthand - a memory I hope they cherish someday.”

While the handful of anchor restaurants and about seven smaller food and nonfood stalls like to mix up their menus and offerings, they're able to generate followings that result in foot traffic for their neighbors.

Day carts and pop-up restaurants in the Market's demonstration space, The Kitchen, add even more vibrant variety. It’s common to see several day

or burrito might be there one day and gone the next. You’ll notice empty stalls as merchants switch out.

But that dynamism is at the heart of the appeal of spaces like the Public Market.

It’s what keeps customers coming back and merchants inspired to try new things.

“The Market is alive with activity, whether it’s social or economic activity,” Chopp said. “It’s a living thing, and by their very nature, living things change.

They are dynamic. They evolve. And that is what we hope people come to understand and appreciate about this unique space."

Photo by Bill Harrison Day carts bring vibrant diversity to the Market's offerings! You'll see these vendors sporadically in the Market. If you've found a favorite, be sure to follow them on their social media accounts to see when they'll next be in the Market.

Vendor specials allow the Market's creative merchants to experiment with exciting new products and techniques - like the dog ice cream offered by Mad Man's KC BBQ at the PAWtriotic Pet Parade.

A delicious mix of food and fun at the Market Food halls like the Lenexa Public Market pair delicious fare with memorable experiences to embrace exciting trends in the retail and dining industries. Be on the lookout for events and activities like these by following the Market online.

Cooking classes in The Kitchen teach culinary skills like canning or using a cast iron skillet correctly, meal preparation for diets like the Mediterranean or vegan diets, and how to make desserts like macarons and tarts. We occasionally offer kids' classes too, like this fun cake decorating lesson!

Susan Hagenkord, owner, Abitino Bianco

LenexaPublicMarket.com Lenexa Public Market 8750 Penrose Ln., Lenexa, KS 66219 /LENEXAPUBLICMKT

MARKET HOURS: Mon.–Thurs.: 6 a.m.–9 p.m.

Fri.: 6 a.m.–10 p.m.

Sat.: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Sun.: 7 a.m.–7 p.m.

Merchants set individual hours: see LenexaPublicMarket.com

"The Lenexa Public Market has been the perfect location for a pop-up shop for my boutique.

The cool, contemporary atmosphere, along with the friendly merchants, make for an inviting space to meet friends, do some business, eat, drink and shop in a relaxing location. People love having all of this in their neighborhood, and I am so impressed with the livelihood the Market brings to Lenexa."

Pop-up restaurants in The Kitchen allow visitors to try out interesting new flavors and culinary styles, like the Indian-Pakistani offerings of Sohaila's Kitchen.

Special events bring something fun for everyone to the Market. Over the last few months, we've hosted everything from kids' Easter parties to ticketed tasting events to our inaugural Utepils party celebrating the first pleasant day to enjoy a beer outdoors in the spring.

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RECREATION PROGRAM GUIDE

AUGUST THROUGH MID-OCTOBER • 2018

REGISTERING FOR CLASSES & PROGRAMS: To sign up for programs, go to Lenexa.com/GetActive. New users will need to create a household account listing each household member.

All participants need to sign a release from liability form before participating in any program. Children need to have the form signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to attending a class.

CANCELLATION POLICIES: All program cancellations will be determined two business days before the class is scheduled to begin. All registrations are required before the 48-hour deadline.

You'll be notified if a program has been canceled or changed.

If you need to cancel, call at least five business days before the program begins. Refunds only made if cancellation does not affect minimum participant number. There will be a $5 processing fee. Refunds take 3–6 weeks and are not granted after the activity begins. Some senior trips and programs have their own cancellation policies.

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE: Lenexa Parks & Recreation offers scholarships to make recreation memberships and programs more affordable for Lenexa residents. Visit Lenexa.com/Parks or call 913.477.7100 to learn more.

School's in session, which means popular daytime programs Gym for Me are back! Plus, check out dozens of exciting new activities available for kids in age and in spirit throughout this guide.

LENEXA REC CENTER MEMBERSHIP RATES • Core Pass: Access to all Rec Center amenities • Pass: Access to all Rec Center amenities, Group X fitness classes and a 10 percent discount on programs and services • Day Pass: Access as a Core Pass member, plus one Group X fitness class REGULAR RATE RESIDENT DISCOUNT Monthly

Annual

Monthly

Annual

Adult (18–59)

$53

$583

$42

$462

CORE PASS Youth (12–17)

$41

$451

$33

$363

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS: The City of Lenexa is committed to making reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodations must be made at least 10 business days prior to the activity.

Senior (60+)

$48

$528

$38

$418

Household*

$88

$968

$70

$770

Plus 1**

$25

$275

$20

$220

QUESTIONS? Call 913.477.7100 Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

Adult (18–59)

$78

$858

$62

$682

Youth (12–17)

$66

$726

$53

$583

Senior (60+)

$73

$803

$58

$638

Household*

$113

$1,243

$90

$990

$30

$330

$25

$275

COURSE LISTING KEY Activity Numbers Use the #code at the end of each course description to quickly find it at Lenexa.com/GetActive.

Select the right category (Youth, Senior, etc.), then type the code into the Activity Number box.

Days M = Monday T = Tuesday W = Wednesday TH = Thursday F = Friday S = Saturday SU = Sunday = 10% discount for Rec Center X Pass members

Locations AA = Ad Astra Park/Pool BHP = Black Hoof Park CC = Community Center CCP = Craig Crossing Park CH = City Hall EP = Electric Park FRC = Flat Rock Creek IT = Indian Trails Pool MCF = Mill Creek Fields LB = Legler Barn MTP = Matt Taylor Park PM = Lenexa Public Market PSC = Parks Service Center REC = Lenexa Rec Center SC = Senior Center SKP = Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park Full addresses at Lenexa.com.

PASS

Plus 1** DAY PASS Single Punch card

$10 per day

$8 per day

$90 for 10 visits

$72 for 10 visits

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS ARE 12 MONTHS FOR THE PRICE OF 11 *Max of five individuals at same address (ages 3+). **Price is per person added to an adult or senior membership, or for the sixth and up person on a household membership.

• No initiation or application fees. Memberships can be canceled with 30 days’ notice. Scholarships available.

• Kids 2 and under are free for memberships and passes.

Sign up for Rainout Line to keep up with event, program and facility closures, cancellations and notifications.

Email/text: Rainoutline.com • Phone: 913.477.7170 Free mobile app • Program pages: Lenexa.com/Parks

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LENEXA PARKS & RECREATION DROP-IN ACTIVITIES

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE AUG. 6, 2018

LENEXA COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES $1 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED / PUNCH CARDS COVER 10 CLASSES

13420 OAK ST. / 913.477.7100

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Chair Yoga: Improve breathing capacity, muscle endurance, flexibility and balance. $5 drop-in, $40 punch card. 9:30–10:30 a.m.

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Gym for Me: Starts Aug. 13. Toys, balls, inflatables and more provided. Adult supervision required.

9–11 a.m.

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Hooked on Books: Aug. 23: "Isaac's Storm" by Larsen. Sept. 27: "The Lilac Girls" by Kelly. Free.

1–2 p.m.

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4th

55+

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Open Gym (9th grade & over): Parents and guardians welcome. Free.

3:30–5 p.m.

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noon–1:30 p.m.

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12:30–3:30 p.m.

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18+

•

55+

9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

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Pingpong: All equipment provided.

noon–3 p.m.

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Senior Men's Basketball: Shoot baskets or enjoy a pickup game. Balls provided.

10:30–noon

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9:30–10:30 a.m.

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Senior Pep Fitness: Get energized and gain endurance, flexibility, strength. $3.50 drop-in, $30 punch card.

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5 & under

3:30–5 p.m.

Pickleball: A low-impact, high-energy doubles racket sport that blends tennis, badminton and pingpong.

AGES

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Open Gym (8th grade & under): Parents and guardians welcome. Free.

Open Gym (Adult): Enjoy a quick game of basketball over your lunch break. Balls provided.

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LENEXA REC CENTER FREE FOR MEMBERS / $2 FOR NON-MEMBERS UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED Card and board games: Includes bridge, mahjong and dominos. Free.

17201 W. 87TH ST. PWKY. / 913.477.7529 TIME

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9–11 a.m.

5:30 a.m.–9 p.m.

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all ages •

All day

Walk & Talk at the Rec: Walk about 2 miles on the Rec Center track with a group.

10–11:30 a.m.

all ages

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5–8 a.m.

Splash with Me: Adult supervision required. Fee assessed for both child and guardian non-members.

5 & under all ages

5 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Pingpong: All equipment provided.

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AGES 55+

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11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Pickleball: A low-impact, high-energy doubles racket sport that blends tennis, badminton and pingpong.

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9–10 a.m.

16+

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5 & under

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55+

LENEXA SENIOR CENTER ACTIVITIES FREE UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED / AGES 55+

TIME Bingo: prizes awarded!

12:15 p.m.

Birthday entertainment

12:15 p.m.

Blood pressure screening

11 a.m.

Bridge: no 2nd Wed. $0.50.

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12:30–3:30 p.m.

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9–11:30 a.m.

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12:30–3 p.m.

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Games, goodies and prizes

12:15 p.m.

Monthly Cinema

12:15 p.m.

2nd

Movie Mondays

12:15 p.m.

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Nintendo Wii Action free play

8 a.m.–4 p.m.

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1–3:30 p.m.

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Youth Entertainment

CAMPS

ARTS/CRAFTS

KID'S DAY OUT (KINDERGARTEN THROUGH AGE 12)

Looking for something for your child to do on non-school days? Drop your kids off at the Lenexa Rec Center for a full day of fun at Kid's Day Out (formerly called School's Out Camp)!

ART CLASSES (AGES 6–12)

September: Paint With Me. Join a collision of color and master the methods of acrylic and watercolor painting.

Practice the basics and explore the possibilities. No blank canvas left!

October: Imagine the Multimedia! Apply collage, printmaking, sculpture, clay and other messy media to create 2- and 3-dimensional art projects. #501201

Daily activities may include pickleball, dodgeball, outdoor interaction, cooking, STEAM and more. We will occasionally have field trips that may involve bowling, trampolining, roller skating, movies and other activities.

Wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes, and bring a sack lunch and water bottle (snacks provided).

Parents will be emailed two days prior to the camp with reminders and final specific details. Price includes snacks, camp fee and potential field trip. #501401 9/28, 10/12, 10/18, 10/19

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Sept. 13–27

6–7 p.m. or 7:30–8:30 p.m.

$30

REC

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Oct. 4–18

6–7 p.m. or 7:30–8:30 p.m.

$30

REC

7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

$40/day

REC

KID'S NIGHT OUT (AGES 5–12) ART CLASSES (AGES 11–17)

Advance your drawing, painting and sculpting skills with art lessons designed for students to take their abilities to the next level. Try different media, choose special projects and receive more personalized art instruction in this smaller class. Art materials included. Students will be encouraged to work on longer-term projects that can be entered into local art contests.

Eleven- and 12-year old students should have already participated in at least one session of the 6–12-yearold class to determine if they are ready for this more advanced class. #501206

Kids and parents alike deserve a special night out! Our fun-loving staff will host your kids for a night full of a fun variety of activities like gaga ball, a pizza dinner, games, swimming and possibly a movie, all in a safe, supervised environment. #501417 F

10/12

5:30–8:30 p.m.

$15/child

REC

X-PASS DISCOUNTS

T

8/7–8/28

6–7:30 p.m.

$52

REC

T

9/4–9/25

6–7:30 p.m.

$52

REC

T

10/2–10/23

6–7:30 p.m.

$52

REC

Do you have an X-Pass membership at the Lenexa Rec Center? Keep an eye out for this symbol next to program titles, which means X-Pass Members get a 10 percent discount on the cost of the program!

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NATURE/OUTDOORS

SPORTS/FITNESS HAPPY FEET SOCCER (AGES 2–5)

This program from KC Legends teaches preschool soccer development through stories, songs and games!

Learn social and gross motor skills and creative soccer techniques. #501102 M

8/6–8/27

11:15–11:45 a.m.

$45

REC

M

9/10–10/1

11:15–11:45 a.m.

$45

REC

M

10/8–10/29

11:15–11:45 a.m.

$45

REC

YOUNG EXPLORERS (AGES 3–6)

Learn about nature with songs, games, art, stories and hands-on activities! Each class will find out what's in the "mystery bag." #501303 T

8/7–8/21

Air creatures: 9–11 a.m.

$38

BHP

CLASSES LTD BASKETBALL SKILLS ACADEMY (AGES 5–14)

Your child will learn fundamentals of basketball including dribbling, passing and shooting through this co-ed skills academy from Livin' The Dream. #301114 M

Ages 5–9: 6–7 p.m..; Ages 10–14: 7–8 p.m.

10/1–11/5

$60

CC

KARATE (AGES 5–15)

Progress through karate ranks in Shindo Jinen Ryu, a traditional Japanese karate style, by refining basic techniques, working on self-defense and learning competition-style kata. Additional fees for uniform and up to two tests per year. Unlimited classes for $55/month.

Receive 10 percent off each additional sibling. #501113

PRESCHOOL PALS (AGES 3–5)

This program is designed for children to reach developmental milestones needed for kindergarten readiness through hands-on learning. An emphasis is placed on nature, art, music and movement. Children must be potty-trained to attend Preschool Pals. #5011003 T/W/TH

9/4–9/27; 10/2–10/25

9–11 a.m.

$12.50/day

REC

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Lenexa Parks & Recreation offers scholarships to make recreation memberships and programs more affordable to Lenexa residents. Visit Lenexa.com/Parks or call 913.477.7100 to learn more.

Beginner: 5:30 p.m..; Intermediate: 6:30 p.m. Fees above REC

W

Ongoing

TH

Ongoing

All levels: 6:30 p.m.

Fees above REC

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Ongoing

Beginner: 9 a.m.; Intermediate: 10 a.m.

Fees above REC

22 • RECREATION PROGRAM GUIDE • LENEXA.COM/GETACTIVE SHINING STARS DANCE (AGES 3–17)

Introduce your child to a variety of dance styles with Miss Tauna. In addition to instruction in tap, ballet, tumbling, acrobatics, jazz, hip hop and leaps & turns, Shining Stars will help build self-confidence, respect for self and others, coordination of mind and body and much more!

Over the next few months, we'll be preparing for a holiday performance on Dec. 2. Register for recital by Nov. 5.

AGES 6–9

Receive unlimited classes in child's age range for $44/ session. Additional siblings receive 10 percent discount.

Upcoming sessions are Sept. 4–29, Oct. 1–27 and Oct. 29–Dec. 2. #201115

AGES 3–5

M

6:30–7:30 p.m.

Combo

Fees above

REC

W

6:30–7:30 p.m.

Combo

Fees above

REC

S

10–11 a.m.

Combo

Fees above

REC

AGES 10–17

M

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Combo (3-year-olds only)

Fees above

REC

M

7:30–8:30 p.m.

Tap & Jazz

Fees above

REC

M

5:30–6:30

Combo (4–5-year-olds only)

Fees above

REC

T

6–7 p.m.

Ballet & Pointe

Fees above

REC

W

9:30–10:30 a.m.

Combo

Fees above

REC

T

7–8 p.m.

Tap & Jazz

Fees above

REC

W

4:30–5:30 p.m.

Combo

Fees above

REC

W

6:30–7:30 p.m.

Leaps & Turns

Fees above

REC

S

9–10 a.m.

Combo

Fees above

REC

S

11 a.m.–noon

Tap & Jazz

Fees above

REC

FALL YOUTH LEAGUES Introduce your child to two popular sports through these exciting baseball & soccer leagues! All participants will receive a team T-shirt to keep.

TOT SOCCER LEAGUE (AGES 3–6)

Get your child off to a running start in this popular sport T-BALL (AGES 4–5) through a fun 3 v. 3 soccer league. Each week, teams of Introduce your child to the game of baseball through five to six players led by parent volunteer coaches will have this fun league. Teams of nine to 12 players are led by a 25-minute practice followed by a 26-minute game. #201111 volunteer coaches. Each session starts with a 30-minute practice, followed by a 30-minute game. All equipment S 9/8–10/27 Ages 3–4: 9 a.m..; Ages 5–6: 10 a.m. $65 MCF provided. #301118

YOUTH INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE (AGES 6–8)

Experience the exciting atmosphere of indoor soccer. Teams will consist of seven to eight players with five players on the court at a time. Each weekly game will be preceded by a practice. Games start between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. #501132 T

8/28–10/2

5:30–8:15 p.m.

$50

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YOUTH OUTDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE (AGES 7–8)

If your child enjoyed Tot Soccer, they'll love this new league that's structured just like it. Each session starts with a 30-minute practice, followed by a 60-minute 5 v. 5 game with no goal keeper. Rubber cleats optional. #501134 S

9/8–10/27

9 a.m.–noon

$75

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View registration deadlines at Lenexa.com/GetActive

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8/16–9/20

6–7:30 p.m.

$65

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COACH PITCH BASEBALL (AGES 6–8)

This recreation-based co-ed league focuses on athletes improving fundamentals and teamwork while having fun.

Games will be umpired by coaches. #501126 T

8/14–10/2

6–8 p.m.

$70

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VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED Receive 20 percent off your child's registration! Must coach at least five games and attend a coaches meeting.

Curriculum provided. Interested? Contact Jeremy Reimer at jreimer@lenexa.com.

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YOUTH ULTIMATE FRISBEE (AGES 8–14) TWEEN FITNESS (AGES 10–14)

As children grow older, they usually end up reducing outdoor play activities. Some teens maintain their physical activity levels by participating in organized sports, but others are left on their own and exercise less and less as they age. To counter this trend, we're offering a class for tweens to get active and engage with each other in a fun, friendly environment! #501130 SU

8/12–8/26

1–1:45 p.m..

$10

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9/9–9/23

1–1:45 p.m..

$10

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This fast-action field sport combines elements of soccer, baseball and football. The first week will be a scrimmage with experienced ultimate players evaluating participants. followed by a draft. For the next seven weeks, an open skills session (open to anyone) will be followed by a 75-minute game. Each participant will receive a regulation disc and jersey. #301117 W

8/22–10/24

5:30–8:30 p.m.

$50

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Aquatics FITNESS ADULT AND TEEN SWIM LESSONS (AGES 15+)

These swim lessons are intended to increase confidence and comfort in the water while teaching basic skills that include submersion, front and back float and freestyle. #504610 See Lenexa.com/GetActive for schedule

$55; members: $50

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PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE SWIM LESSONS

Offered for youth and adults. The instructor will create a program to help the student(s) reach their personalized swimming goals. Semi-private lessons are available for two participants who are at a similar swimming skill level.

YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS (AGES 6–13)

Whether your child is new to the sport or working to improve their play, these group tennis lessons with PTRcertified instructor Dan Wellington can take them to the next level. Bring your own racket; other equipment provided. #501110

See Lenexa.com/GetActive for schedule

Private: $20/half-hour REC Semi-private: $30/half-hour

SPORT CONDITIONING (AGES 10–17)

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8/8–9/26

5:30–6:30 p.m.

$119

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10/3–12/5

5:30–6:30 p.m.

$119

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This class is perfect for the tween or teen who wants to condition during the offseason or to supplement their current training. Classes will consist of a warm-up, interval training, modified weights for the water and a cool-down.

See Lenexa.com/GetActive for schedule

$55; members: $50

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NATURE/OUTDOORS COFFEE, WALK AND TALK

Join other Lenexa residents to walk on local trails. Walk about 2 miles at a leisurely pace, then enjoy a cup of coffee at a local coffee shop. #503301 T

August: Little Mill Creek (79th & Cottonwood) 9 a.m. Free, plus cost of coffee

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Sept: Leawood City Park (10601 Lee Blvd.) 9 a.m. Free, plus cost of coffee Oct: Black Hoof Park (Boat Ramp Access)

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9 a.m. Free, plus cost of coffee

RAIN GARDEN CLASS (AGES 18+) Check out our swim lesson placement flow chart at Lenexa.com/Pools to find your child's lesson level.

SWIM LESSONS (AGES 6 MOS+)

Swim lessons are available for all skill levels to develop swimming techniques, self-esteem and positive aquatic experiences. Levels include parent/tot (ages 6 months to 3 years) through level 6. Each session includes eight lessons.

See Lenexa.com/GetActive for schedule

$55; members: $50

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Rain gardens are a beautiful, inexpensive, lowmaintenance way to fix drainage problems by capturing water that runs off your property. This course will teach you how to plant a rain garden. You can also choose to purchase a rain garden plant package (see page 9 for additional class details).

Each person needs to be registered for the class. If a friend or spouse would like to attend along with an attendee who is purchasing a plant package, they should sign up for "Rain Garden Class (no plants)." #502304 W

Adult and Active

9/5

7–8:30 p.m.

free/$75 for plants

See above

SPORTS/FITNESS

ARTS/CRAFTS

ACTIVE AGER STRENGTH TRAINING (AGES 50+)

DESIGN AND UN-WINED (AGES 21+)

Bring your friends and grab a glass of beer or wine at the Lenexa Public Market to enjoy while you paint together.

We'll provide instruction and materials for a canvas painting.

Private art class with friends can be scheduled, too! #502204 F

8/17: Flint Hills Sunset

7–9 p.m.

$30

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9/14: Pet Portrait

7–9 p.m.

$30

PM

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10/19: Pumpkins on Wagon

7–9 p.m.

$30

PM

Studies have shown that strength training and regular exercise build up bone and muscle while counteracting the weakness and frailty that usually come with aging.

Together, we'll build community and muscle through exercises that increase strength and endurance. Trainings will be done in a small group setting to ensure proper form and safety. #503112 M

8/13–8/27

10:30–11:30 a.m.

$75

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LENEXA.COM/GETACTIVE • RECREATION PROGRAM GUIDE • 25 ADULT MEN'S BASKETBALL LEAGUE (AGES 18+)

This eight-week basketball league will have competitive and recreational divisions. The competitive division allows teams to register and compete. In the recreational division, players must register as free agents but may request to be on the same team as other free agents. Fee includes league jersey. #502108 TH

8/23–10/11

6–10 p.m.

$60/free agent; $350/team

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CARDIO CORE (AGES 18+)

Work core muscle groups while stretching and toning with easy-to-follow, low-impact moves for all fitness levels.

Bands and light weights are used. Join any time. Try first class free! #502101 T/TH

Ongoing

6–7 p.m.

$40/10-class card

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GOLF STRENGTH TRAINING (AGES 18+)

Improve your golf swing with rotational power exercises.

Each session will focus on range of motion, balance and strength-building to add power to your swing. #300211 W

FITNESS & NUTRITION TRAINING GROUP (AGES 18+)

Ready to challenge yourself and others? This support/ small group session is led by a certified personal trainer who will provide you with weekly education on healthy eating and meal prep followed by a 30-minute workout. Weekly weigh-in and month-end measurements will be taken to keep you accountable to your goals.

Fellow group members will provide encouragement and motivation! #202118 M/W

8/6–8/29

7–8 p.m.

$125

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8/8–8/29

10–11 a.m.

$100

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JUVO BOARD CLASS – CARDIO/STRENGTH (AGES 18+)

Designed to support individuals of all fitness levels in the quest for strong, healthy bodies and minds, Juvo Board allows endless routines on a single, revolutionary surface. Juvo Board is designed for progressively strenuous workouts that strengthen the body and mind as you work toward an everhealthier, more fulfilling lifestyle. #302110 T

8/7–8/28

7–7:45 p.m.

$40

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9/4–9/25

7–7:45 p.m.

$40

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GROUP FITNESS

Mix up your exercise routine with 75+ drop-in classes at the Lenexa Rec Center!

Cardio, cycle, mind/body, strength and aqua classes available. View the current schedule at LENEXA.COM/GROUPX

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Move through the karate ranks in Shindo Jinen Ryu, a traditional Japanese karate style, by refining basic techniques, working on self-defense and learning competition-style kata (form). Unlimited classes for $55/ session. Additional fees for uniform and up to two tests per year. Upcoming sessions: 8/8–9/1, 9/5–9/29, 10/3–10/27. #502113 W/TH/F

Ongoing

7:30–8:30 p.m.

Fees above

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Ongoing

11 a.m.–noon

Fees above

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Senior Activities SENIOR CLASSES To register for senior classes: call 913.477.7100 or visit Lenexa.com/GetActive.

POWER LIFTING & TRAINING GROUP (AGES 18+)

This program is designed for beginners who are looking to start power lifting. You will perform squat, bench and dead lifts in this class, which will include form/function, max rep testing and three workouts to do on your own or in between sessions. #502126 T

8/14–9/24

6–7 p.m.

$100

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SHINING STARS ADULT TAP (AGES 18+)

Tap dancing is a lively, entertaining dance form that can help you increase strength, flexibility and coordination while lowering stress. All levels welcome. Wear comfortable attire. Unlimited classes for $44/month. Fall session dates are 9/4–27, 10/10–25 and 10/30– 12/2. Join us for a holiday performance on Dec. 2!

Registration deadline is 11/5. #502112 T/TH

Ongoing

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Fees above

REC

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Ongoing

7:30–8:30 p.m.

Fees above

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CHINA'S BIG DIGS: THE TERRACOTTA ARMY, THE GREAT WALL AND THE GRAND CANAL (AGES 55+)

This course explores China's most notable engineering achievements: The Terracotta Army of 8,000 life-sized statues buried to protect the first emperor Quin Shi Huan; The Great Wall, which could span the distance from Wichita to Washington, D.C.; and the Grand Canal, the longest manmade waterway in the world. Learn what social conditions and technological advances made these feats possible, how they changed Chinese history and culture, and why they were vilified through the ages, as seen in literature and art.

This course is presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kansas.

Residents should call 913.477.7100 to register. Nonresidents can register at osher.ku.edu or by calling 785.864.5823 (toll-free: 877.404.5823). #303100 W

10/3–10/17

6:30–8:30 p.m.

$50/Residents: $15

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FUNERAL PLANNING SEMINAR

Learn about funeral planning and how you can be prepared so you don't leave the burden to your family when you're gone from a local representative from the Lincoln Heritage Funeral Advantage and Family Support Services from Funeral Consumer Guardian Society. #503113

YOGA ESSENTIALS WITH ANGELA SCHAFFER

This course begins with core conditioning, followed by a basic flow, moving from one pose to the next with rhythmic breathing, then incorporating postures which are held for attention to alignment and awareness. Please bring your yoga mat. Sign up any time. #502104 M/TH

Ongoing

7:15–8:15 p.m.

$12/class

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8/30

10–11 a.m.

Free

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HOW TO MAXIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY

Rick O'Neal from Nelson Company Wealth Management will present key strategies on why, how and when to initiate your Social Security benefits. #5031016 T

8/28, 9/18

6:30–7:30 p.m.

Free

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SPECIAL ACTIVITIES LUNCH BUNCH

Travel once a month to some of Kansas City's finest restaurants. Transportation is $5 and departs from the Senior Center at 10:30 a.m., or meet at 11:15 at the restaurant.

Reservation required: Call 913.477.7100. #503402 TH

Jumpin' Catfish (Olathe): 8/9

11:15 a.m.–1 p.m.

Cost of meal

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Sombrero's (Shawnee): 9/13

11:15 a.m.–1 p.m.

Cost of meal

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Pinstripes (OP): 10/11

11:15 a.m.–1 p.m.

Cost of meal

MANAGING AND LIVING WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

Staff from Lakeview Village Eastside Terrace Short Stay Rehabilitation will present tips to manage blood pressure through self-care. #5031014 T

9/18

10–11 a.m.

Free

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PRESIDENTIAL ASSASSINS: MEN & WOMEN DRIVEN TO KILL (AGES 55+)

John Wilkes Booth and Lee Harvey Oswald are notorious for their assassinations, but who were Charles Guiteau and Leon Czolgosz, and why did they murder Presidents Garfield and McKinley? There have been 28 documented assassination attempts on 22 sitting or former presidents or presidents-elect. Teddy Roosevelt was shot in the chest but finished his speech. Guiseppe Zangara fired five shots at FDR but killed Chicago Mayor Anton Cermak. And there have been four known plots to kill former President Obama. We'll closely examine the men and women who killed (or tried to kill) the president of the United States.

This course is presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Kansas.

9/10–9/24

6:30–8:30 p.m.

$50/Residents: $15

6:30–7:30 p.m.

Free

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THE GIFT OF GRATITUDE

8/2

10–11 a.m.

Free

12:15 p.m.

Free

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SENIOR POTLUCK: TAILGATE THEME

9/29

Noon–3 p.m.

$1

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TOPS offers weekly meetings with private weigh-in, and group support with contests and recognition. A TOPS eating plan will be available along with healthy recipes and weight tracking. #403109 W

Ongoing

10 a.m.

$37 annual fee

JOHNSON COUNTY NUTRITION LUNCHES Hot meals are available for all senior citizens ages 60+. Call 913.888.6141 between 9 and 10 a.m.

24 hours in advance to reserve your meal.

Come listen to a different perspective on the beauty and blessings that surround us and enjoy a discussion on the impact gratitude can have in our lives. #203100 TH

8/23

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Learn what's covered under Medicare Parts A, B and D, how to supplement coverage, and timelines for enrollment from Chris Goodwin of Insurance Pros. #5031003 8/22, 9/19

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SOLVING THE MEDICARE PUZZLE

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Dress up in your luau attire, and come ready to sing along with music from The Crimson Blues, tap your toes and dance in your chair. Bring a treat to share! #503404

Enjoy great food, fellowship and fun games! Bring a tailgate-themed dish to share for 12-–15 people. #503403

Residents should call 913.477.7100 to register. Nonresidents can register at osher.ku.edu or by calling 785.864.5823 (toll-free: 877.404.5823). #303100 M

SENIOR PARTY: LUAU & BLUES

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Lenexa Senior Center, 11:30 a.m. M–F

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