April 2011 | Coming of Age

Veterans are our country’s heroes – we are wholeheartedly thankful for their willingness to give their time, talent and even their lives to protect us.

To reach the VA’s National Caregiver Support Line, call 1-855-260-3274 Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.(Central Time). Additional support is available on the VA’s website at www.caregiver.va.gov.

To reach the Kansas City Caregiver Supportline, call (816) 444-1122. Continue Reading

Rod Stewart and Stevie Nicks in KC

Topics: 50+, Boomers, Things To Do

Don't miss these two rock legends performing together in Kansas City.

Learning Labs for Nonprofit Leaders!

Topics: Leadership, Learning, Nonprofits, Volunteering

SPECIAL HELP FOR NONPROFIT LEADERS.
Shepherd’s Center Central is offering a training program specifically for your nonprofit leaders, executive directors, key board members, and volunteer managers. Continue Reading

May is Older American Month

Topics: Boomers, Caregivers, Elderly, History, Women

Exciting events are being planned across the metro to kick-off National Older Americans Month in May. Tell us what events you are doing! Continue Reading

Mark your Calendar...It's time to Explore Your Future

Topics: 50+, Boomers, Inspiration, Networking, Nonprofits, Things To Do, Volunteering

If you’re ready to explore fun and meaningful ways to get involved in the community, we’ve spotted some great opportunities for you to build relationships with some great people. Your help is wanted—and needed. The next step is to consider your options and connect..we can help you take a thoughtful approach to get going through our Explore Your Future classes. Continue Reading

Coming Soon

Must-See Author/Book Event on The Power of Your Past

Topics: 50+, Boomers, History, Things To Do

Don't miss this author event! Continue Reading

Fun Events on Princess Diana...and Princess Leia

Topics: 50+, Boomers, Exhibit, History

Check out these two very different events about two very different princesses who you have probably loved most of your life. Continue Reading

Featured Exhibition at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Topics: 50+, Art, Boomers, Things To Do

For the first time in 30 years, the three-panel work of the Impressionist artist will be on display at the museum and will run from April 9 through Aug. 7. Continue Reading

Have We Got an Opportunity for You!

Volunteer Archivist

Categories: 50+

Type: Unpaid

Are you a history buff? Interested in a flexible volunteer project during April? Detailed-oriented and interested in digging in on an archiving project of the history of the YMCA of Greater Kansas City? We need you! For more details, contact Molly Turner: mollyturner@kansascityymca.org