LUNCH OUT AT THE PARLOR KC - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 - The three-story, six restaurant, 18,000 square foot playground in the East Crossroads — is a food hall, not a food court. Choose from a sandwich at Farm to Market, a Ko-rean dish at Sura, try something Mediterranean at Karbon, or perhaps a slice of pizza at Providence Pizzeria. Mother Clucker has a delicious fried chicken sandwich, or how about a Japanese dish at Yaki-Ya. Cost: $8.00. Lunch is on your own. Bus de-parts at 10:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 1:00 p.m. Registration deadline: October 2nd.

ST. JO FRONTIER CASINO - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11- You’ll enjoy famous name slots and video poker machines plus many table games. Lunch is included at the casino. Cost: $12.00 includes transportation. Bus departs at 8:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 3:30 p.m. Registration deadline: September 27th.

BIG CREEK COUNTRY SHOW - SATURDAY, OCTO-BER 12 - Located in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. Since opening in 1982, thousands of folks have been thoroughly entertained by some of the finest country musicians and comedians in the busi-ness. You will enjoy dinner before the show at Summit Hickory Pit BBQ. Cost: $59.00 includes transportation, dinner and show. Bus departs at 5:00 p.m. and will return at approximately 11:30 p.m. Registration deadline: October 2nd.

BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, JOHN WAYNE & QUILTS - FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 - You’ll travel to Winter-set, Iowa, the Covered Bridge Capital of Iowa, with the largest group of covered bridges that exists in one area in the western half of the Mississippi Valley. You will visit 3 covered bridges on your guided tour, two of which were featured in the movie “Bridges of Madison County”. You will visit the John Wayne Birthplace Museum. Historic Madison County is where John Wayne’s story began. Born May 26, 1907, John Wayne’s mod-est four-room birthplace home has been lovingly restored to reflect its appearance at the time of his birth. Adjacent to the home, the brand-new John Wayne Birthplace Museum offers an astounding collection of artifacts and memorabilia from the film legend’s career. You will visit the Iowa Quilt Museum where you’ll see American quilts both vintage and new. The Iowa Quilt Museum welcomes quilters, quilt lovers, history buffs, and all appreciators of American art and culture. Cost: $120.00 includes motor coach transportation, tours and lunch. Motor coach departs at 6:45 a.m. and will return at approxi-mately 7:00 p.m. Registration deadline: October 4th.

HOLIDAY MART - SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 - Kansas City’s largest nonprofit shopping event continues to support community projects sponsored by the Junior League of Kansas City including programs focused on women and children. This is shopping for a great cause! More than 200 vendors from across the country will be a part of the event at Bartle Hall, showcasing several unique holiday items, clothes and accesso-ries. Cost: $18.00 includes transportation and admission. Bus departs at 9:30 a.m. and will return at 3:00 p.m. Deadline: Oc-tober 4th. Registration deadline: October 11th.

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DAY TRIPS CHESTNUT FINE ARTS “THE TAFFETAS” - WEDNES-DAY, NOVEMBER 6 - Take a nostalgic romp through the 50s with The Taffetas, a quartet of sisters who pay tribute to the songs in our memories - Mr. Sandman, Johnny Angel, Sh-Boom, Where the Boys Are, Dedicated to the One I Love, and many more! The girls are determined to star on national televi-sion, and you’ll enjoy being a part of their studio audi-ence! They’ll knock your bobby socks off. Be there or be square! A delicious lunch is included before the show at Cinzetti’s Italian Buffet. Cost: $55.00 includes transportation, lunch and show. Bus departs at 11:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Registration deadline: October 4th.

LUNCH OUT AT HENRY’S TEA ROOM - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7 - Nestled in the lower level of Henry’s An-tiques and Collectibles in historic downtown Lee’s Summit, you will enjoy a wonderful lunch followed by shopping three floors of this historic building to find affordable furniture, clothing, and home décor. Lunch is included today! Cost: $34.00 includes transportation and lunch. Bus departs at 10:15 a.m. and will return at approximately 2:30 p.m. Registration deadline: October 29th.

PRAIRIE BAND CASINO - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12 - When you arrive to the casino you will receive $20.00 on your players club card to be used in the casino. Lunch is on your own at the casino. You much have a valid government issued ID to get a players club card. Cost: $15.00 includes transporta-tion. Bus departs at 8:00 a.m. and will return at 4:00 p.m. Reg-istration deadline: November 1st.

MCCRITE PLAZA SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY - FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 - This beautiful facility is located at Briarcliff and is renowned for their excellent supportive care, elegantly appointed apartments, gracious services and ameni-ties, beautiful and welcoming community spaces and stunning settings. You will enjoy a tour followed by lunch. Cost: $10.00 includes transportation, tour and lunch. Bus departs at 10:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 1:00 p.m. Registration deadline: November 1st.

LONGVIEW MANSION HOLIDAY LUNCH - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19 - Experience the beauty of its ornate architec-ture and rich history of the Longview estate. A full linen and China luncheon service with a detailed historic tour of the Longview mansion and grounds is included. Cost: $46.00 in-cludes transportation, lunch and tour. Bus departs at 10:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 2:30 p.m. Registration dead-line: November 8th.

MYSTERY SHOPPING DAY- THURSDAY, NOVEM-BER 21-Today you’ll enjoy shopping at some of Kansas City’s fun and unique shops...bring money! You’ll enjoy lunch at a popular KC restaurant...it will be our first time here! Cost: $55.00 includes transportation and lunch. Bus departs at 9:15 a.m. and will return at approximately 4:00 p.m. Registration deadline: November 8th.

Gladstone Parks & Recreation

GLADSTONE 50+NEWS October & November 2019

TRIP PARKING All day trips depart from the parking lot on Campbell Street between 69th & 70th Street (next to the Community Center parking lot).

A CHRISTMAS CAROL - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30 - Kansas City's favorite holiday tradition is back! The KC Rep pre-sents A Christmas Carol - Ebenezer Scrooge, continues his stin-gy ways on Christmas Eve. He is visited one-by-one, by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come, who show him the errors of his ways. Cost: $62.00 includes transportation and show. Bus departs at 1:00 p.m. and will return at approxi-mately 5:00 p.m. Registration deadline: November 8th.

KAPPA KAPPA GAMMA HOLIDAY HOMES TOUR - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4 - Join us for the 68th annual Kappa Kappa Gamma Holiday Homes Tour. Every year four Kansas City homeowners graciously agree to open their beauti-fully decorated homes for the holiday season. The wonder and magic of the season is brought to life in each home through the outstanding talents of local florists. The Kappa Holiday Boutique is a favorite Tour tradition, featuring a variety of local vendors. This years vendors will be showcasing everything from jewelry, home décor, artwork, new fashion must-haves and candles. You will enjoy lunch before the tour at Carmen’s Café in Brookside. Cost: $63.00 includes transportation, lunch and homes tour. Bus departs at 10:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Registration deadline: November 14th.

QUALITY HILL PLAYHOUSE “CHRISTMAS IN SONG” - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5 - Celebrate the joy of the season through its beloved songs and carols. From gospel to contempo-rary to classical, this intimate revue “captures the magic and the joy of the season with fresh takes on old favorites and new songs that surprise like unexpected gifts.” You will enjoy lunch before the show at Charisse Restaurant. Cost: $65.00 includes transpor-tation, lunch and show. Bus departs at 10:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 4:00 p.m. Registration deadline: November 6th.

HOLIDAY HARMONY SPECTACULAR – SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 - This popular annual event features two inter-nationally ranked Barbershop choruses in a joint concert, the Heart of America Chorus and the Kansas City Chorus, the inter-national award winning women’s barbershop chorus. The show will also feature Vocal Spectrum, the 2006 International Quartet Champions. The show will be held at Unity Village in Lee’s Summit. Cost: $30.00 includes transportation and show. Bus de-parts at 12:45 p.m. and will return at approximately 5:00 p.m. Registration deadline: November 14th.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR - MONDAY, DECEMBER 9 OR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11 - Board the bus for a tour of some of Kansas City’s prettiest holiday lights. You will visit “Christmas in the Park” at Longview Farms where three hundred thousand lights, 175 animated figures and splashes of Christmas color transform Longview Lake Campground into an enchanting winter wonderland. At the Country Club Plaza, the wiring of the Plaza Lights spans 80 miles and has nearly 280,000 jewel-colored bulbs in a 15 block area. You will visit Crown Center where you’ll see the Mayor’s Christmas Tree, and see the areas largest indoor holiday tree at Union Station. Bus departs at 5:00 p.m. and will return at approximately 9:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00 includes transportation and lights donation at Longview Farm. Registra-tion deadline: November 29th.

HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOUR WITH DINNER - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10 - You will begin your evening with a wonder-ful dinner at Buca di Beppo, on the Country Club Plaza, where you’ll enjoy a family-style Italian dinner in an eclectic vintage setting. After dinner you will view the holiday lights on the Plaza, “Christmas in the Park” at Longview Lake and Crown Center where you’ll see the Mayor’s Christmas Tree, and Union Station featuring the areas largest indoor Christmas tree. Cost: $50.00 includes transportation, dinner and lights donation at Longview Farm. Bus departs at 4:15 p.m. and will return at approximately 9:30 p.m. Deadline: November 20th.

ST. JO FRONTIER CASINO - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13- You’ll enjoy famous name slots and video poker machines plus many table games. Lunch includes a hamburger, French fried and a drink. Cost: $12.00 includes transportation. Bus departs at 8:45 a.m. and will return at approximately 3:30 p.m. Regis-tration deadline: December 4th.

CHRISTMAS AT RESURRECTION - SATURDAY, DE-CEMBER 14 - Christmas at Resurrection is a Kansas City mu-sical tradition that takes place at Resurrection Leawood! This must-see musical presentation features more than 300 actors, singers, dancers and instrumentalists in a celebration of Christ-mas and the depiction of the traditional Christmas story. Church of the Resurrection is also home to one of the world’s largest stained glass windows. You will enjoy a delicious lunch before the show at Maggiano’s Little Italy. Cost: $70.00 in-cludes transportation, lunch and show. Bus departs at 10:15 a.m. and will return at approximately 4:00 p.m. Registration deadline: November 13th.

THE NUTCRACKER - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15 - Kan-sas City Ballet’s annual tradition, The Nutcracker, continues to awe audiences year after year, and is hailed as “positively ooz-ing charm” by The Washington Post. The classic, Victorian-era story by E.T.A. Hoffman featuring Clara, the Nutcracker Prince, Dr. Drosselmeier and the Sugar Plum Fairy is a magical theatrical experience wrapped with exquisite costumes, grand sets and captivating choreography. the acclaimed holiday pro-duction returns to KC for its 47th year. Cost: $98.00 includes transportation and orchestra seats. Bus departs at 12:00 p.m. and will return at approximately 4:00 p.m. Registration dead-line: November 14th.

HALLMARK VISITORS CENTER & CROWN CENTER - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17 - There’s so much to see at the Hallmark Visitors Center. You will watch a film that showcases Hallmark’s 100+ year history. For years Hallmark employees fashioned giant Christmas cards as holiday gifts for Hallmark founder J.C. Hall. In 1966, the tradition evolved into creating and decorating a life-sized Christmas tree. Each year the tree was unveiled in Mr. Hall’s office during the last working days before Christmas. You will see the amazing tree collection. With the push of a button, you’ll watch the bow machine create a star-shaped bow you can take home as a souvenir. Barbie is making a bedazzling splash at the Hallmark Visitors Center. You will see the new display and take a selfie with your favor-ite fashionista! View some of the most popular Hallmark Keep-sake Ornaments and ornament series on display, along with a video featuring “Four Decades of Magic: Hallmark Keepsake Ornament”. How many ornaments will you see that also appear in your collection at home? After your tour, enjoy lunch (on your own) and shopping at Crown Center which will be decked out for the holidays. Cost: $15.00 includes transportation and tour. Bus departs at 9:15 a.m. and will return at approximately 2:30 p.m. Registration deadline: December 3rd.

CHESTNUT FINE ARTS “DICKENS CAROLERS” - WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 - The Dickens Carolers, Kansas City’s premiere professional Christmas Caroling com-pany, are costumed in beautiful turn-of-the-century attire. Brad Zimmerman, group director, has guided the Dickens Carolers to national recognition. In December, 1990, the Dickens Carol-ers appeared on “Good Morning, America” and in 1993, they were chosen as the welcoming entertainment for Sarah Fergu-son, the Duchess of York. The voices of the Dickens Carolers have been compared to those of heavenly angels. You will enjoy lunch before the show at the 180 Room featuring Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que. Cost: $59.00 includes transporta-tion, lunch and show. Bus departs at 11:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 5:30 p.m. Registration deadline: November 15th.

LUNCH OUT AT BRIO TUSCAN GRILL - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19 - Located on the Country Club Plaza, Brio brings the pleasures of the Tuscan country villa to Kansas City. The menu emphasis is on prime steaks and chops, homemade pasta specialties, and flat breads prepared in an authentic Italian wood-burning oven. Cost: $8.00. Lunch is on your own. Bus departs at 10:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 1:30 p.m. Registration deadline: December 11th. “CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL” AT THE KAUFFMAN CEN-TER - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 - “Christmas Festival” is an annual holiday concert. The Symphony and Chorus pre-sent stunning musical arrangements of cherished Christmas carols and songs of the season, and welcome exciting guest singers and musicians. Join us for a healthy dose of Christmas cheer...plus, an early visit from Santa. Cost: $81.00 includes transportation and orchestra seats. Bus departs at 12:00 p.m. and will return at approximately 4:00 p.m. Registration dead-line: November 15th.

OVERNIGHT & EXTENDED TOURS

EAGLE DAYS IN ALTON, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 31-FEBRUARY 1, 2020 - Every year, hundreds of bald eagles find the area around Alton, Illinois a great place to spend the winter. Highlights of this overnight trip include an eagle watching tour, and the Treehouse Wildlife Center where you’ll learn about the non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabil-itation of sick, injured and orphaned wildlife. You soar over the Mississippi Bluffs on the brand new Grafton Sky Tour to Aerie’s Resort and Winery. The Sky Tour is the only combina-tion lift in the Midwest. At the top you’ll enjoy breathtaking views overlooking the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. You’ll also visit the National Great Rivers Museum & Locks & Dam, dedicated to telling the story of life on the Mis-sissippi. While here you’ll tour the Melvin Price Locks & Dam, one of the largest lock structures on the river. Cost: $250 per person double occupancy includes motorcoach transporta-tion, hotel, tours, 3 meals, and driver’s gratuity. Single occu-pancy add $75. A $50.00 deposit will hold space with final payment due on December 13th. PAINTED CANYONS OF THE WEST—APRIL 20, 2020 - Join us for a trip presentation on Monday, October 7th at 5:00 pm at the Gladstone Community Center. Please RSVP at 423-4086. On this 9-day trip you will venture across the West as you take in the sienna-colored canyons, towering spires and still desert landscapes found in Utah’s five national parks. The backdrop of Denver’s Rocky Mountains is the starting point of your journey through the mystic color wheel of America’s can-yon lands. Among vistas that evoke the spirit of the old west, marvel at the unspoiled beauty of Utah’s five national parks as you cross its scenic byways from Arches to Canyonlands to Dead Horse, Zion, and Bryce National Park. Stay on the Colo-rado River in Moab, the gateway to Utah’s Red Rock country, and have a full day in Zion to explore. From stark landscapes to the bright lights of Vegas, discover the painted canyons of the American West – up close and in all their glory. Behold beautiful views at Dead Horse State Park in Moab. Explore the amazing spires of Bryce Canyon National Park, known as the hoodoos. Marvel at the Castle, an iconic feature at Capitol Reef National Park. Cost: $3875 includes air, hotel accommoda-tions, tours, 11 meals and cancellation insurance. Single occu-pancy add $1100. A $775 deposit will hold space.

ALASKA LAND & CRUISE - MAY 20-31, 2020 - - Imag-ine majestic tidewater glaciers, iconic animals roaming freely, breaching whales, colorful Klondike Gold Rush history and wide-open spaces of incomparable beauty. You will experience must-see sights by ship, train, and a multi-night land tour. Highlights of your land tour include a ride on the Sternwheeler Discovery in Fairbanks, two days at Denali National Park where you’ll experience a Tundra Wilderness Tour allowing plenty of opportunity to look for Dall sheep, moose, caribou, wolves and grizzly bears. Ride the luxurious domed rail cars of the McKinley Explorer from Denali to Anchorage and experi-ence another scenic rail journey from Anchorage to Seward. Relax for 7-nights and enjoy the epic Alaskan scenery from aboard The Holland America Westerdam. Cruise itinerary in-cludes Glacier Bay, Haines (Skagway) - The best of two ports - stay in Haines for an uncrowded experience, or go to Skagway for excursions and shopping. Juneau - Alaska’s capital city gracefully balances frontier ruggedness and cosmopolitan flair. Mendenhall Glacier, a river of ice measuring 1.5 miles in width and over 6 miles in length, hugs Juneau’s north side and is part of the Juneau Icefield, a 1,500-square-mile ice field that feeds 38 large glaciers. Ketchikan - Abounding in colorful and au-thentic totems, the wonderfully picturesque port of Ketchikan clings to the velvet green side of Deer Mountain. You’ll also cruise the scenic Inside Passage. An Alaskan cruise-tour is the best of both worlds! Cost: Inside cabin - $4330.00 Oceanview cabin - $4945.00 Balcony cabin - $5365.00. Cabin space is limited! Hold cabin space with a $1000 deposit.

OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY - MAY 21, 2020 - Join us for a once in a decade performance to experience the world famous Oberammergau Passion Play. In 1633, the resi-dents of Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany, vowed that if God spared them from the bubonic plague ravaging the region, they would produce a play thereafter for all time every 10 years de-picting the life and death of Jesus. The villagers believed they had been spared and they kept their part of the vow when the play was first performed in 1634. This is truly a must see event! Additional highlights include a Munich City Tour, a Salzburg Walking Tour of Old Town, Mirabell Gardens, Mozart Square & the Dom Cathedral, a leisurely Danube cruise to see the pic-turesque sights in the Danube Valley before arriving in Vienna, a Vienna City Tour, and much more! Cost: $5899 includes air, hotel accommodations, Passion Play, tours, cancellation waiver and 12 meals. An Optional 2-night Prague extension is available for an additional $750. An initial deposit of $950 is due to hold space, with an additional deposit of $1000 due on October 15th.

SPOTLIGHT ON LONDON - JULY 16-22, 2020 - Experi-ence majestic pageantry, storied history and grand charm on this exciting trip. Highlights include a panoramic city tour to see Trafalgar Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral, the Tower of Lon-don, and Buckingham Palace, the London home to Britain's royalty since 1837. At Westminster, see the Houses of Parlia-ment, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben. Travel across Eng-land’s beautiful countryside en route to the historic city of Ox-ford, one of the world’s most famous university cities. Enjoy a guided tour of Blenheim Palace, one of England’s most magnif-icent homes and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Choose between a visit to Kensington Palace, once the home of Queen Victoria and Princess Diana - or - catch a glimpse of 10 Down-ing Street before visiting the Churchill War Rooms. You will also enjoy a matinee performance at a London Theatre. Cost: $3499 includes air, hotel accommodations, theatre, tours, can-cellation waiver and 8 meals. Single occupancy add $500. A $815 deposit will hold space.

THE ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FI-ESTA - OCTOBER 9-14, 2020 - The Albuquerque Balloon Fies-ta is the largest hot air ballooning event in the world and is said to be the most photographed event on earth! Events include the mass ascension of hundreds of balloons, a gas balloon race, bal-loon glows, balloon competitions, and more! Watch as the bal-loons launch in two remarkable waves during the Mass Ascen-sion. It’s one of the most spectacular displays of sound and color in all of aviation. experience the grandeur of the Balloon Fiesta by moonlight. The breathtaking event of balloons lit from within at night is known as “Balloon Glow.” You will travel to Santa Fe and experience the Miraculous Staircase at the Loretto Chapel. Other highlights include a Taos city tour, the Taos Pueblo, the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the Los Alamos Bradbury Science Museum, and Old Town Albuquerque. Cost: $3150 includes air, hotel accommodations, tours, cancellation waiver and 7 meals. Single occupancy add $750. A $575 deposit will hold space.

EGYPT-THE LAND OF THE PHARAOHS - OCTOBER 23, 2020 - Join us for a trip presentation on Wednesday, October 16th at 5:00 pm at the Gladstone Community Center. Please RSVP at 423-4086. We invite you to join us on a 10-day journey to Egypt, a nation of biblical proportions and epic history. Experi-ence the fascinating stories of the ancient world as you tour Cairo's medieval mosques, the gargantuan pyramids of Giza, grandiose Karnak and Luxor temples, the treasures of Tutankha-men’s tomb, and the Valley of the Kings. In the company of an expert Egyptologist guide, cruise the mighty Nile River aboard a first-class vessel and spend 4 nights at a luxury hotel in cosmo-politan Cairo. Cost starts at $3996 and includes air, hotel accom-modations, Nile cruise, tours, cancellation waiver and 18 meals. A $500 deposit will hold space.

LINE DANCING No partner needed and fun for all! Classes are held at the Glad-stone Community Center.

OCTOBER Mondays, October 14-28

1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Cost: $12.00

Registration deadline: September 27th

NOVEMBER Mondays, November 4-25

1:00 - 1:45 p.m. Cost: $16.00

Registration deadline: October 28th

LUNCH BUNCH

Join me (Paige) at a different restaurant each month to enjoy some camaraderie and great food. We will meet at 11:15 a.m. at the follow-ing Restaurants:

Thursday, September 26 - Cheddars, 8380 N. Booth Friday, October 25 - The new Stone Canyon Pizza, 504 N.E. 70th Street, across from Summit Grill. Friday, November 22 - Red Lobster, Barry Road Thursday, December 12 - Summit Grill, 70th & Locust

Everyone pays individually. Please RSVP (423-4086)

PIE IN THE PARK

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 HOBBY HILL WEST, 7601 N. BROADWAY

11:00-1:00 PM

Learn about services provided by Northland Shepherd’s Center, Clay County Senior Services and Gladstone Parks & Recrea-tion’s 50+ Program. Enjoy great entertainment, walk the 3/4 mile walking trail , experience the multi-generational fitness/

play structures, and enjoy a piece of pie!

This is a free event, but you must register by calling 816-423-4086 or 816-423-4200.

A free shuttle will be provided from Gladstone Bowl.

CHRISTMAS CRAFT PROJECT

Monday, November 18th

Gladstone Community Center 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Join us to to make a fun craft that you can keep for yourself,

or give as a gift!

You will use stencils and paint on a 22” x 24” wooden pallet to create an indoor/outdoor “Fresh Cut Christmas Trees” sign.

No artistic skills needed, just seasonal cheer!

Want to see what you’ll be making? Stop by the Gladstone Community Center to see the finished product.

Cost: $40.00 includes all of the supplies. Registration deadline: November 1st.

50 + ACTIVITIES

SENIOR EXTRAVAGANZA Thursday, October 31st

11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00

Gladstone Community Center

Join us for this annual special event where we combine a delicious lunch with

great entertainment !

It’s Halloween so where your most creative costume!

Reservation deadline: OCTOBER 18th

GLADSTONE SENIOR MEETING

Join the Gladstone Seniors at their monthly meeting on the 4th Monday of each month. It begins at 10:30 a.m. with a brief business meeting, followed by entertainment and a pot luck lunch. You do not have to be a Gladstone resident or a mem-ber of the Gladstone Community Center. Upcoming entertain-ment: October 28 - Daughters of the British Empire November 25 - Scott Wingerson - Gladstone City Manager December 16 - Dickenson Carolers

October 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Bridge and Games of Choice 12:30 p.m.

2 The New Theatre - depart at 11:00 am White Elephant Bingo - Pizza Street 11:30

3 Mystery Day Trip - depart at 8:30 am

4 Kansas City Gangster Tour - 9:00 am

5

6 7 Painted Canyons trip presentation - 5:00 pm Community Center

Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

8 Cancer Action Workshop 9:00 a.m. Bridge and Games of choice 12:30 p.m

9 Lunch Out at Parlor KC - depart at 10:30 am

White Elephant Bingo -Perkins N. Oak 11:30

10 11 St. JO Frontier Casino - depart at 8:45 am

12 Big Creek Country Show - depart at 5:00 pm

13 14 Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

15 Bridge and Games of Choice 12:30 p.m.

16 Pie in the Park 11-1 pm Hobby Hill Park. 7601 N. Broadway

Egypt trip presentation - 5:00 pm Community Center

White Elephant Bingo -Captain D’s N. Oak

17 Quality Hill Playhouse - depart at 10:30 am

18 Bridges of Madi-son County - de-part at 6:45 am

19 Holiday Mart - depart at 9:30 am

20 21 Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

22 Cancer Action Workshop 9:00 a.m. Bridge and Games of choice 12:30 p.m

23The New Theatre - depart at 11:00 am White Elephant Bingo –Olive Gar-den Barry Rd. 11:30

24 Bourbon & Fall Fun - depart at 9:30 am

25 Lunch Bunch at Stone Canyon Pizza - 11:15 am

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27 28 Gladstone Sen-iors Meeting 10:30

Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Pinochle and Hand & Foot

29 Retirement Communities Tour –depart at 10:45 am

Bridge and Games of Choice 12:30 p.m.

30 White Elephant Bingo -Perkins N. Oak 11:30

31 Senior Extrava-ganza - 11:30-1:30 pm Gladstone Community Center

November 2019

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3 4 Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

5 Bridge and Games of Choice 12:30 p.m.

6 Chestnut Fine Arts - depart at 11:30 am White Elephant Bingo - Pizza Street 11:30

7 Lunch Out at Henry’s Tea Room - depart at 10:15 am

8 9

10 11 Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

12 Prairie Band Casino - depart at 8:00 am

Cancer Action Workshop 9:00 a.m.

Bridge and Games of choice 12:30 p.m

13 The New Thea-tre - depart at 11:00 am White Elephant Bingo -Perkins N. Oak 11:30

14 15 McCrite Plaza Senior Living Com-munity - depart at 10:45 am

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17 18 Christmas Craft Class - 1:00 pm Com-munity Center Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Pinochle and Hand & Foot 12:30

19 Longview Man-sion Holiday Lunch - depart at 10:45 am

Bridge and Games of Choice 12:30 p.m.

20 White Elephant Bingo -Captain D’s N. Oak 11:30

21 Mystery Shop-ping Day - depart at 9:15 am

22 23

24 25 Gladstone Sen-iors Meeting 10:30

Duplicate Bridge 9:00 a.m. Pinochle and Hand & Foot

26 Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting Linden Square6:00 pm

Cancer Action Workshop 9:00 a.m. Bridge and Games of choice 12:30 p.m

27 White Elephant Bingo –Olive Gar-den Barry Rd. 11:30

28 29 30 A Christmas Carol - depart at 1:00 pm

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City of Gladstone 50+ Newsletter 7010 N Holmes Gladstone, MO 64118

50+ ACTIVITIES

These activities are held at the Gladstone Community Center, 6901 N. Holmes

Gladstone Seniors: Fourth Monday of each month, 10:30 a.m. business meeting followed by entertainment and potluck lunch-eon.

Cancer Action Workshop: 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month, 9:00 a.m. - Noon - Volunteers are needed!

Pinochle Club: Mondays at 12:30 p.m. (no partner needed)

Bridge: Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. (no partner needed)

Gladstone Duplicate Bridge Club: Mondays at 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Partner required.

Hand & Foot: Mondays at 12:30 p.m.

Card Games of Choice: Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m.

White Elephant Bingo: Wednesdays - meet at a different res-taurant each week to enjoy lunch and BINGO! Bring two prizes worth $1-$2. Everyone will win twice.

NORTH KANSAS CITY WELLNESS CORNER

GLADSTONE COMMUNITY CENTER

North Kansas City Hospital opened its third Wellness Corner location at the Gladstone Community Center. NKCH Wellness Corners provide basic health screenings and consultations with a nurse. Offered at no cost, these services are available to all

Northland residents.

Gladstone Community Center 6901 N Holmes St.

11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Every Wednesday

1st and 3rd Thursday of each month 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

CANCER ACTION WORKSHOP - This group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month from 9:00 - noon at the Gladstone Community Center. Their main goal is to make bed pads for cancer patients. There are many jobs to do and they don’t all involve sewing. Call 423-4086 for more information.

REGISTRATION All programs must be paid at the time of registration unless otherwise noted. By Mail - make checks to Gladstone Parks & Recrea-tion, 6901 N Holmes, Gladstone, MO 64118. By Phone - (816) 423-4086 or 423-4200 with Visa, MasterCard Or Discover. In person at the Gladstone Community Center. On-line - Go to www.gladstonemo.activityreg.com You will still call or come in for extended tour reservations. Cancellation Policy: A full refund will be issued in the event of a trip cancellation due to insufficient enrollment. Refunds are available up to the registration deadline. If a refund check is required, a $5 processing fee will be deducted. After registration deadline, a refund will be issued only if the participant can be replaced. If partici-pant desires, a credit will be issued for the entire amount for use in future programs.