Knowledge is power so take advantage of these powerful opportunities!
If you are 60 or older and you live in Clay County, you can take a class through our partnership with these area schools, institutes, hospitals, and career centers, and have up to $30 per term of your class fee PAID!
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KU/Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has partnered with Clay County Senior Services to provide an accessible and innovative learning environment for older adults.
Spring 2025 Osher courses sponsored by Clay County Senior Services
Clay County residents age 60+ pay only $20 for each of these 3 sponsored courses.
Classes are from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at Northland Innovation Center, 4th floor, 6889 N Oak Trafficway, Gladstone.
- Mondays, January 27, February 3, 10
1971: The Year Rock Exploded with instructor Steve Lopes
- Mondays, March 24, 31, April 7
The Greatest Generation with instructor Anita Tebbe
- Mondays, April 21, 28, May 5
J.R.R. Tolkien's Bookshelf with instructor Vic Petersen
You can find many more interesting and fun classes at KU/Osher Lifelong Learning or 785-864-6779 to receive a catalog.
The Aging Mastery Program® was founded by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) as a means of offering practical strategies to empower adults to age well. The program is offered several times throughout the year. There is a 10-week standard curriculum and a 12-week caregiver curriculum. These programs are FREE for anyone age 60+ (a $250 value). Materials included.
You can also call Paula at 816-595-0086 to find out about the current schedule.
Aging Mastery for Caregivers: More sessions later this year!
A new 10-week core Aging Mastery Program begins on Thursday, February 20, 1:30 to 3:00 pm, at Beacon Mental Health, 3100 NE 83rd Street, on the campus of Maple Woods Community College. Program is free for age 60+ but you must register. Contact Paula Zigmond, 816-595-0086 or paula@claycoseniors.org.
If you'd like to host a 1-time AMP elective class at your center, please contact Paula Zigmond for information: 816-595-0086 or paula@claycoseniors.org .