Senior Activities
Fitness Classes
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Time: 9:00 - 9:45 am
Cost: $3
Instructor: Michelle Pena
Description: This low impact class will give you a great cardio workout. Ages 60+
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 9:00 - 9:45 am
Cost: $2
Instructor: Michelle Pena
Description: Maintain and improve your level of strength using a variety of handheld equipment. Ages 60+
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Time: 10:00 - 10:45 am
Cost: Free
Volunteer Leaders: Steve Chasteen & Connie Mayta
Description: This low impact class will give you a great cardio workout.
8 week sessions are held four times per year. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am
Cost: Free for adults 60+
Instructors: Michelle Pena and Dorri Li
Description: Tai Chi for Arthritis for Fall Prevention is an evidenced based program designed by Dr. Paul Lam, along with a team of medical experts and Tai Chi Masters. This 8 week program uses the Sun style of Tai Chi and is easy to learn, safe, and effective. Instructor: Michelle Pena
Tai Chi for Arthritis is funded in part by an award to the Mid-America Regional Council through Patient Protection and Public Health Fund grant no. 90CSSG0043-01-00 by the US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living.
Health and Education
Blood Pressure Checks:
1st Monday of the Month from 10 - 11:15 am and 3rd Tuesday of the Month from 9:30 - 11:15 am
Blood Sugar Checks:
3rd Thursday of January, March, May, July, September, and November from 9:30 - 11:15 am
Cost: Free
Days: First Monday of the Month
Time: 12:15 pm
Cost: Free
Description: A different technology topic is covered each month, as well as time for individual technology assistance for questions about your phone or tablet. Co-sponsored by Mid-Continent Public Library
Days: Second Thursday of the Month
Time: 10:30 am
Cost: Free
Description: Join other veterans and family members for coffee, pastires, conversation, and learning about veteran's benefits. Co-sponsored by Good Shepherd Hospice.
Art, Music, and Dance
Days: Mondays and Fridays
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $3
Instructor: Mary Allgrum
Days: Mondays
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Cost: Free
Description: Bring your own project, create together, and help each other! Participants will be able to display their work in the case on the lower level of Palmer Center. Coordinator: Al Rudd
Days: Wednesdays
Time: 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Cost: Free
Description: Bring your instrument and join the jam session. You can also sign up to sing a song, sit back and enjoy the music, or get up and dance. Coordinator: Richard Skinner
Days: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Time: 10:00 - 11:15 am
Cost: Free
Description: De-stress and have fun while coloring intricate pictures. All supplies provided. Coordinator: Rudy Garcia
Days: Fridays
Time: 10:15 - 11:15 am
Cost: Free
Description: If you like crocheting, knitting, or needlework, this group is for you.
Days: Second Friday of the Month
Time: 10:30 - 11:15 am
Cost: Free
Description: Explore a variety of art techniques while creating some awesome artwork.
Instructor: Sharon Propst
Days: Second Wednesday of the Month
Time: 12:30 - 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Description: Bring your sewing machine and basic supplies and come sew Project Linus quilts. Kits with a fast & fun pattern and fabric already cut are provided. Great for both beginner and experienced quilters. There is no cost for the quilt kits, backing or batting. The completed quilts are donated to children in need. Coordinator: Jodie Land.
Days: Third Thursday of the month
Time: 2:00 pm
Cost: Free
Description: Cover to Cover is a book club for adults 60+. Books are available from the Mid-Continent Public Library North Independence Branch.
Fun and Games
Days: First Thursday of the Month
Time: 10:30 - 11:15 am
Cost: Free
Description: Come join the fun playing bingo for useful household items as prizes. Co-sponsored by Rehab Center of Independence
Days: Third Thursday of the Month
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 pm
Cost: Free
Description: Bring a wrapped, white elephant gift to use as a prize.
Days: Fourth Thursday of the Month
Time: 10:30 - 11:15 am
Cost: Free
Description: Come join the fun playing bingo for fruit and vegetable prizes. Co-sponsored by Paths Law Firm.
Days: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Cost: Free
Description: Join a small group for this fun card game.
Days: Third Friday of the Month
Time: 12:15 - 12:45 pm
Cost: Free
Description: Socialize with your friends while enjoying an ice cream treat. Co-sponsored by Archwell Health.
Travel Program
Date: Wednesday, 3/6/2024
Time: 10:15 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $63
Deadline to pre-register: 2/6/2024
Details: Enjoy a wonderful lunch buffet, followed by the musical, Elvis: Aloha from Vegas.
Date: Wednesday, 3/27/3034
Time: 7:30 am - 6:30 pm
Cost: $143
Deadline to pre-register: 2/23/2024
Details: Begin with a tour of the Missouri State Capitol building, followed by a lunch buffet at Arri's Pizza. After lunch, step back in time with a tour of the historic Missouri Penitentiary. Enjoy an included treat from Central Dairy before returning to Independence.
Date: Thursday, 4/18/2024
Time: 7:15 am - 7:15 pm
Cost: $128
Deadline to pre-register: 3/18/2024
Details: Travel to Winterset, IA and tour the John Wayne Birthplace Museum containing an extensive collection of artifacts and memorabilia. After visiting the museum, enjoy an included lunch followed by a tour of some of Madison County's world-famous coverd bridges.
Registration You may register for tours in person at The Palmer Center or you can mail in your check made out to “City of Independence” to P.O Box 1019, Independence, MO 64051, Attn: Palmer Center. We also take registrations by phone paid by Visa, MasterCard or Discover. Payment is required at the time of registration. Some tours fill up before the registration deadline. We will be happy to put your name on a waitlist if a trip is full.
Tour Escorts Tours include guidance by escorts employed by the City of Independence, or by experienced tour escorts contracted by the city. These persons cannot accept gratuity. Additional step on guides throughout the tour will be happy to accept gratuity. ($1 is suggested).
Transportation Motor coach transportation is provided departing from the parking lot on the SE corner of Maple and Pleasant Street. If you need a wheelchair lift, please submit a written request in advance. Accommodation is dependent on availability of a wheelchair accessible coach. Driver’s gratuity is included in the tour price.
Trip Tips You’ll check in once you board the motor coach. Please board the motor coach at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time. Cell phones and other devices are welcome, but please don’t use them while the escort or driver are speaking, or during the performance. Please use these items outside the theatre.
Substitutions/Cancellations We reserve the right to substitute any portion of a tour for something of equal or more value if necessary. We reserve the right to cancel a tour if an insufficient number of registrations have been received. You will be notified of cancellations at least one week in advance and will receive a refund.
Refund Policies If you have registered for a tour and you have to cancel for any reason, the following will apply: Before the original registration deadline - refund minus $5 processing fee. After the deadline - no refund unless another registration is received for the tour. If a replacement is found, you will receive a refund minus a $5 processing fee.
Physical Requirements Participants are expected to be reasonably oriented, capable of independent decision making, and able to enter and exit the motor coach and venue independently. If unable to function independently, the participant must be accompanied by a caregiver. Caregivers must pay the same registration fee as the participant.