Silver Clovers
Welcome to Silver Clovers, a special learning series for adults ages 50 and older.
Our goal is to provide online, in-person, and on-demand educational and enrichment activities so that older adults can build skills, increase knowledge, practice healthy behaviors, and connect with others.
Upcoming Classes
Birding 101 Nature Program
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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. Register Here
WITS Workout: Songbirds
Monday, May 6, 2024 | 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM (Two identical sessions)
Location: 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, "Songbirds," the activities in this session have either songs/singing or birds as their base. The training component focuses on staying connected to others as a contributing factor in brain health.
Understanding Social Security
Monday, May 13, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Location: Roeland Park Community Center
Social Security assists in securing a person’s financial future throughout the course of their lives. During this session, review Social Security benefits and earnings records reported on a statement. Register Here
Sleep: Want It, Need It, Get It
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Tomahawk Ridge Community Center
Waking up in the morning feeling refreshed, renewed, and invigorated is a good indicator of an adequate quality and quantity of sleep. This program explores the topic of sleep and why it is so important to you and your health. Register Here
Medicare: An In-Depth Look
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Mill Creek Activity Center
This class is for soon to be and current Medicare beneficiaries. Receive information regarding Medicare and healthcare options, benefits and choices. Register Here
Your Valuable Records
Monday, June 3, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Roeland Park Community Center
Learn how to make a record, keep track, safely store, and organize paperwork and documents important in daily life, emergencies, financial caregiving, or estate planning. Register Here
Understanding Social Security
Thursday, June 6, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: New Century Fieldhouse
Social Security assists in securing a person’s financial future throughout the course of their lives. During this session, review Social Security benefits and earnings records reported on a statement. Register Here
WITS Workout
Monday, June 10, 2024 | 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM (Two identical sessions)
Location: Online via Zoom
Video Classes
Watch our previous classes on YouTube! Click here for a list of all videos or watch the programs below.
Walking for Good Health and Wellness
Nutrition, Food Safety, and Health Extension Agent Chelsea Reinberg goes over the basics of Walking as a program for good health and mental wellness.
Past Classes (click to watch video):
- Growing Culinary Herbs Indoors
- Chick Chat, with School Enrichment Coordinator Nancy Carr
- Backyard Birding for Beginners
About Silver Clovers
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.
Questions?
Call the Johnson County Extension office at 913-715-7000.
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