Silver Clovers
Johnson County Extension offers special opportunities for adults ages 50 and older.
According to the CDC, loneliness and social isolation in older adults are serious public health risks due to living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness and hearing loss. Studies show social isolation can significantly increase a person’s risk of premature death from all causes, along with many other adverse health effects. The pandemic intensified this condition for Johnson County’s fastest growing population--older adults.
Johnson County Extension responded by offering a series of events, both online and in-person, to connect residents while offering opportunities to improve skills and increase knowledge in a variety of program areas.
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Upcoming Classes
WITS Workout: An Apple a Day
Monday, April 8 (two identical sessions)
Online via Zoom
You are never too young or old to start training your brain. As part of this course, participants will engage in 'pen and paper' activities designed to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory In this session, "Apple a Day," most of the activities are related to the apple in one way or another. The training component covers diet as it relates to brain health.
Register for Session A at 1:00 PM
Register for Session B at 3:00 PM
Advanced Healthcare Directives
Friday, March 22, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Tomahawk Ridge Community Center
Learn about the process and documents involved in preparing your future medical care. Discover how to be prepared if you become unable to speak for yourself.
WITS Workout
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Meadowlark Park Clubhouse
You are never too young or old to get started training your brain. Participants will take part in interactive activities designed to exercise the brain to maintain and enhance cognitive function and memory. A session will consist of a pen and paper activity and an educational topic on memory, brain health, or health and wellness.
Extension Master Gardeners: Summer Bulbs
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Virtual (Johnson County Park & Recreation District)
Glorious florist-quality flowers can be grown in your home garden. Come learn how to grow these summer beauties. Presented by Johnson County K-State Research and Extension Master Gardeners.
Simple Home Modifications
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: New Century Fieldhouse
Modifications to a home can allow a person to age in place. This presentation will guide you through no to low-cost strategies of changes to a home to make independent living easier and safer.
Sewing Class: Pillowcase
Tuesday, April 23, 2024 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location: Johnson County Extension Office
A great class for beginning sewers. Learn to make a standard pillowcase, known as a "burrito" pillowcase, with all enclosed seams- no raw edges! You will also learn how to modify the pattern to make your pillowcase a different size (such as king-sized). Upon registration, you will receive a list of what you must bring, including a sewing machine, sewing supplies, and fabric.
Birding 101 Nature Program
Saturday, April 27, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Shawnee Civic Centre
Learn all about common backyard birds and birding techniques with Natural Resources Agent Amy Keigher. After a short presentation inside, we’ll explore outside around the Civic Center to practice our new birding skills. Binoculars and walking shoes are highly recommended.
Video Classes
Watch our previous classes on YouTube! Click here for a list of all videos or watch the programs below.
Past Classes (click to watch video):
- Growing Culinary Herbs Indoors
- Chick Chat, with School Enrichment Coordinator Nancy Carr
- Backyard Birding for Beginners
Questions?
Call the Johnson County Extension office at 913-715-7000.
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