Palmer Center Activities and Events for August

The Palmer Center at 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, MO is operated by the City of Independence and is dedicated to the mission of improving the overall health of adults 60+. For more information call (816) 325-6200 or visit the website www.independencemo.org/parksandrec. Programs offered for this month include:

This Month’s Highlighted Programs

Please note events will be held at the Palmer Center located at 218A N. Pleasant Street in Independence, Mo., unless otherwise indicated. Call (816) 325-6200 for registration or further information.

Travelogue – Denmark and Iceland Friday, August 2, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. 

Travel through pictures to Copenhagen, the capitol of Denmark, Billund, Denmark, home of LEGO, and Reykjavik, Iceland – known as the land of fire and ice.

Let’s Learn about Hummingbirds on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. 

Learn all about hummingbirds and how to attract them to your yard. Co-sponsored by George Owens Nature Park.

Paint the Night Sky Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 12:30 pm 

Learn how to paint the Night Sky and hear some stories about the stars. Registration Required. Deadline to pre-register: 8/9/2024 Price: $5

Scamboree, Thursday, August 29, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Exhibits open - 9:30 a.m. Scam Prevention Bingo - 10:00 a.m. Speakers and Panel Discussion - 10:30 a.m. Exhibitor information and question time through 11:30 a.m.

Leavenworth, KS Tour, Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.

The “First City of Kansas” was established in 1854. Following the tour, enjoy an included brisket lunch with your choice of coffee or tea served by Harvey girls. After lunch, you’ll visit the oldest active military post west of the Hudson River during a tour of Fort Leavenworth, including stops at the Frontier Army Museum and The Buffalo Soldier Monument. Deadline to pre-register: 8/12/2024 Price: $78