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.
Clay County residents age 60+ pay only $20 for these sponsored courses.
Classes are from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.
- Mondays, April 21, 28, May 5
J.R.R. Tolkien's Bookshelf with instructor Vic Petersen
- Monday, June 2, 9, 16 - new location to be announced
Frederick Douglass: From Enslaved Man to Statesman with instructor Paul Post
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: For information on upcoming classes, contact Ann Kinney, annk@beaconmh.org; 816-468-0400 x 330.
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 .