May 2021 TownTalk

This summer, we’re looking forward to: quieter train horns pg. 4 • safer cycling routes pg. 14 outdoor pool season pg. 16 • fun community events pg. 20

In this issue MAY 2021 • ISSUE THREE

On the cover: Cycling is a great way for Lenexans of all ages to stay active and have fun! On pages 14 and 15, learn about a new safe route for bicycle travel and ways to keep each other safe on the road. Photos by Bill Harrison.

3 Playground Passport 4 Homeless shelter codes • Wayside horns • Election filing dates 5 City news updates 6 Pavement Management Program

CONTACT US City Hall 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday 913.477.7500 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 913.477.7725 AskComDevel@lenexa.com Building permits, licenses (business, pet, rental, etc.), code violations, new development, engineering, right of way, traffic management, planning, zoning CITY ADMINISTRATION CityClerk@lenexa.com HUMAN RESOURCES HumanResources@lenexa.com COMMUNICATIONS Communications@lenexa.com Parks & Recreation Programs and classes, festivals and events, park maintenance, facility and shelter rentals, pools (see pg. 26 for facility hours and locations) 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday–Friday 913.477.7100 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Police Department Crime prevention and incident response, police reports, animal control, traffic safety, vacation house watch, school resource officers 913.477.7301 (non-emergency) 12500 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Fire Department Fire prevention and incident response, burn permits, first aid training, fire extinguisher training, fire inspections 913.888.6380 (non-emergency) Administrative office: 9620 Pflumm Rd. Municipal Court Pay a ticket, court record search, victims’ rights 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday 913.477.7600 12400 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Municipal Services Street repair and maintenance, street lights, snow and ice removal, stormwater drainage 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday–Friday 913.477.7880 7700 Cottonwood St.

TownTalk is published six times a year by the City of Lenexa. Please send questions or comments to communications@lenexa.com. Lenexa.com/TownTalk 2

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8 Gift card scams • 3&2 Baseball history • Flood readiness 10 Road safety alerts 11 Suspicious activity • Large item storage 12 Police volunteer efforts • Garage sales 14 Bicycle boulevard 15 Cycling safety 16 Outdoor pool season 18 Lenexa Farmers Market 20 Upcoming events 22 Art events 23 Lenexa Public Market 24 Senior Center reopens 25 Recreation Program Guide

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Your ticket to hometown adventures

Looking for a challenge to get your family out to the parks this summer? Kids will love discovering Lenexa’s great playgrounds while figuring out the secret puzzle on the Playground Passport.

To participate, visit all 27 playgrounds on the Playground Passport or just the playgrounds for your child’s age range. The 2–5 year olds will visit a minimum of 11 playgrounds and 5–13 year olds will visit a minimum of 22 playgrounds. There will be signs with a letter and a number that is specific to each playground. Fill in the letter for each numbered blank space on the passport.

Ways to participate 1. Download and print a copy of the Playground Passport at Lenexa.com/ Passport.

2. Use the I Like Lenexa App to complete the Playground Passport on a mobile device.

3. Pick up a paper copy of the Playground Passport at the Lenexa Community Center or Lenexa Rec Center.

How to win prizes After solving the puzzle, turn in passports at the Lenexa Rec Center (17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy.)

by Oct. 31. Kids age 13 and under that complete a passport will receive a prize and be entered in a drawing to win a gift card for $100, $50 or $25 to an outdoor sporting goods store.

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Rules for homeless shelters added to Lenexa’s City Code The Lenexa City Council voted to pass an ordinance approving amendments to multiple sections of the City’s Unified Development Code to address homeless shelters at its March 16 meeting.

NEW WAYSIDE HORNS New wayside horns will soon bring quieter train traffic to Old Town Lenexa. BNSF Railway recently completed its portion of the wayside horn installation project, which will allow the City of Lenexa’s contractor to begin work in May. Construction to finish the horns at the crossings at Pflumm Road and Noland Road is expected to take several weeks.

Lenexa started an in-depth process to update City Code to more comprehensively address homeless shelters in 2019. At the time, homeless shelters weren’t defined as a land use in the City’s zoning regulations.

In summary, the approved amendments: • Add a Homeless Shelter definition.

• Allow a homeless shelter with a Special Use Permit (SUP) in three commercial zoning districts — CP-2, CP-3 and CP-4.

The occupant load would be determined as part of the SUP process, and other supplementary regulations would apply.

• Allow a homeless shelter as an accessory use to a place of worship with a maximum of 10 guests, subject to certain criteria.

• Allow a homeless shelter as an accessory use to a place of worship with a maximum of 30 guests, subject to specific criteria.

• The building housing the shelter must be at least 30,000 square feet in size.

• The property must be within 1 mile of a public transportation stop, or have reliable access to transportation.

• A shelter exceeding 10 people may only operate from Nov. 1 through April 1.

Thank you to all who participated in this process by filling out the online survey, submitting written remarks or attending a stakeholder, Planning Commission or City Council meeting. You can learn more about the project background and the approved code language at Lenexa.com/CityNews.

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DEADLINE TO FILE FOR LOCAL ELECTION SEATS IS JUNE 1 Four positions on the Lenexa City Council are up for election in 2021. If you are interested in filing, you must do so through the Johnson County Election Office by noon on Tuesday, June 1.

Positions up for election are currently held by Joe Karlin (Ward 1), Bill Nicks (Ward 2), Corey Hunt (Ward 3) and Mandy Stuke (Ward 4).

If three or more people file for election for one position, a primary election will be held Aug. 3. The general election will be held Nov. 2.

If you have questions, go to JoCoElection.org or email CityClerk@lenexa.com.

ON TRACK TO TURN ON THIS SUMMER Once work on the new horns is complete, you’ll still hear train horns for a short time. During an approximately 30-day trial period, the wayside horns and train horns will both sound to ensure the system is working properly.

With more than 1,200 residents and businesses within a half-mile of these crossings, reducing the sound of trains crossing through Old Town was a recommendation of

the 2016 “A New Look at Old Town” redevelopment action plan.

After receiving overwhelmingly positive feedback from neighbors at a wayside horn test in May 2019, the City of Lenexa began working with BNSF to install the horns.

The total project cost, which included substantial signal control equipment upgrades, was about $500,000.

WHAT’S A WAYSIDE HORN? Wayside horns are stationary horns that emit a targeted sound that alerts drivers to approaching trains while reducing noise pollution in neighborhoods.

Wayside horns are able to reduce train noise to an acceptable level at a much lower cost than a railroad quiet zone.

What’s the secret to keeping up with City news?

With summer and loosening pandemic precautions in sight, staying on top of your rapidly filling calendar is about to become tricky again. But how do you keep up with which of your favorite events are happening (and whether they’re modified due to COVID-19 precautions), public meetings you want to attend, updates on changing services and deadlines?

Sign up for e-newsletters at Lenexa.com/ENews. You can sign up for general City news, Parks & Recreation updates, Public Market happenings, City Council bulletins and more.

Follow us on social media. You’ll find official City of Lenexa accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Nextdoor.

MOVIE IN THE PARK PHOTO BY LAUREN WALKE

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T N E M E G A N A M T PAVEMEN M A R G O R P

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Maintenance of high-quality city streets is consistently named a top priority in Lenexa’s citizen surveys. The City of Lenexa’s Pavement Maintenance Program (PMP), managed by the Municipal Services Department, keeps up both neighborhood and major streets through timely maintenance.

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HOW IT’S FUNDED The 2020–2024 Capital Improvement Program budgets about $34 million for the Pavement Management Program over five years. Funding comes primarily from these sources.

3/8-cent sales tax: This voterapproved tax is applied to all retail sales in Lenexa. Funds are used to maintain roads, improve existing park facilities and provide new recreational opportunities. The tax went into effect in 2008 and expires in 2028. It funds about half the PMP.

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Lenexa takes a proactive approach to street maintenance.

Studies have shown pavement conditions worsen at an increasing rate as the pavement gets older. Restoring pavement near the end of its service life will typically cost four to five times more than preventative routine maintenance.

Carefully analyzing street conditions and resurfacing streets before serious problems arise helps ensure safe travel and is fiscally responsible.

Property tax: Property tax revenue helps fund many City projects and services — it accounts for about 48% of budgeted revenue for 2021.

Special highway fund: Funded by a tax on gasoline levied by the State of Kansas. A portion of these funds are given to the City for constructing, maintaining and repairing streets and highways.

From 2015 to 2020, 790 lane miles of Le nexa roadway we re resurfaced through PM P.

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Mill and overlay is used to replace a failing surface. First, the top portion of the street is milled — ground down — about 2 inches. Then fresh asphalt is poured to replace the milled areas. This technique extends the life of the Prepared By: Municipal Services road more cost-effectively than a complete reconstruction.Updated: 4/1/2021 8:44 AM

ULTRA-THIN BONDED ASPHALT SURFACE (UBAS) NEIGHBORHOODS $6.70 PER SQUARE YARD This preventative maintenance tool helps extend the life of a road by milling off about 3/8 inch and placing a thin, coarse aggregate mix over a special asphalt membrane.

UBAS can be installed quickly and driven on right after it’s applied.

2021 PAVEMENT ANALYSIS You might spot this unusual-looking vehicle driving around this summer for an important purpose. The City of Lenexa has hired a firm called Stantec to perform automated pavement condition surveys on all Lenexa’s public streets.

The Stantec van is outfitted with several highly calibrated sensors to take measurements and identify defects in roads. You may see it circling areas several times to collect all the observations they need.

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The pavement analysis provides critical data about the condition of our streets that assists City staff in planning which areas need to be treated next.

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• New median on Prairie Star Parkway at Hedge Lane.

• Removal of the Hedge Lane connection on the north side of Prairie Star Parkway.

• Mill and overlay.

• Pavement marking and signing improvements.

This project will enable the interchange to operate more efficiently in the interim while the City waits for funding to become available to reconstruct the entire interchange.

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According to the Federal Trade Commission, gift cards are now the top method of payment favored by fraudsters.

Experts recommend only purchasing a gift card if you plan to give it as a gift to someone you know, such as a relative, friend, or co-worker. Here are more tips to keep from falling victim to financial scams: • Never provide gift card information to someone over the telephone. Never send photos of gift cards to anyone.

• No legitimate agency such as the IRS, Social Security Administration or police departments will ever request payment via gift card. They will also never request personal or financial information over the phone, such as your full Social Security number, or bank account numbers.

• Never be pressured into making a financial decision immediately.

Scammers often pressure victims into a hasty decision by preying on victims’ emotions.

• If ever in doubt about a situation, run it by a trusted relative or friend. Often, victims are too emotionally charged to think clearly about the situation.

• If you have to PAY something in order to receive a PRIZE, it’s probably a scam. Taxes, fees, and other charges are often collected by scammers before the victim will receive the “prize” or “sweepstakes” (which, of course, never come).

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A look back at 3&2 Baseball on its 70th anniversary by the Lenexa Historical Society.

1951 3&2 was officially incorporated.

1951–1965 Games were played at Segner Field at 87th and Grant in Overland Park. Today, instead of home runs, the land serves up home repairs from Ace Westlake Hardware.

Various schools, including Lenexa’s Don Bonjour Elementary School (now a church) also hosted games.

DOES YOUR FLOOD REA Spring showers bring welcome warm weather and bright blossoms — and not-so-welcome flooding. Whether you’re worried about a water-logged basement or flash floods impacting your daily route, know that a small amount of water can still cause big problems.

Protecting yourself and others When flooding is in the forecast, protecting yourself, your family and your pets should be your top priority.

• Never swim, walk or drive through floodwater.

• Monitor local news and weather reports.

• Know what evacuation routes you would use during flooding.

GREAT FLOOD RESOURCES Floodsmart.gov Ready.gov/Floods

AMERICA'S PASTIME HAS A LONG HISTORY IN AND AROUND LENEXA For decades, Lenexa parents have used private, nonprofit sports organizations to help build sportsmanship, teamwork, skills and enjoyment of physical activity for young men and women in safe, quality surroundings.

One of those organizations, “The 3&2 Baseball Club of Johnson County,” has been serving parents and children for 70 years! For more than 50 of those 70 years, beginning in 1965, 3&2 (3 balls and 2 strikes) has made the nine fields just west of the Lenexa Kansas National Guard Armory its home.

But that’s not the only place tens of thousands of teams, leagues, tournaments and state and national championships hosted by 3&2 played.

1976–1985 Games were played on four additional fields acquired at 63rd and Pflumm (now a Hy-Vee grocery store.)

1997 73 acres were purchased for field expansion just north of 83rd Street at Kansas Highway 7.

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Play began on 16 newly created fields.

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3&2 partnered with the Shawnee Mission School District to build, maintain and program high school fields. Two years later, it did the same with the De Soto School District, including softball fields.

ADINESS MEASURE UP? Protecting your home and property If you’d like information on flooding issues or flood-proofing your property, we are happy to visit you on-site to offer advice. Call 913.477.7500 to schedule a visit or talk with City staff about your flooding concerns.

• Get flood insurance. Most homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flood damage.

• Make sure you have the correct building permits, especially if you live in the floodplain.

Visit Lenexa.com/ YourHome to learn more about what projects require permits and how to apply.

• Keep important documents and other valuables elevated to prevent water damage. Keep copies of documents like birth certificates, passports, medical records and insurance papers in a safe, dry place, with originals in a water-tight safety deposit box.

• Retrofitting techniques like elevating structures, electrical panels or HVAC systems can help protect property in flood-prone areas like basements.

ONE FOOT of moving water can sweep away a vehicle.

SIX INCHES of moving water can knock over a person.

ONE INCH of water can cause $23,635 in house damage and $3,192 in damage to personal property in a 2,500-squarefoot home.

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LENEXA FIRE USES DIGITAL ALERTS FOR ROAD SAFETY While risk is always a part of an emergency responder’s job, roadside incidents are especially dangerous for fire crews. The Lenexa Fire Department is the first in Kansas to deploy a digital alert system to help protect fire crews and drivers at the scene of road and highway emergencies.

Struck-by collisions are the leading cause of death for firefighters in the field. According to ResponderSafety. com, 46 emergency responders died in 2020 after being struck on the road during an emergency response.

“People typically think structure fires are the most dangerous thing we do,” said Lenexa Fire Department Battalion Chief Bob Welch. “The reality is, our safety is significantly compromised when we’re working an emergency incident on an interstate or other high-traffic road, even for the most minor incidents.”

Lenexa’s front-line fire vehicles are now equipped with Safety Cloud, an advanced collision prevention system by HAAS Alert that protects responders from struck-by incident by digitally alerting approaching drivers through certain navigation apps.

When Safety Cloud-equipped vehicles activate lights and sirens during an incident response, any driver within a half mile can receive an alert as an advance warning through the Waze app. Studies show that most drivers have less than 3 seconds to react to lights and sirens, but advance warning systems like Safety Cloud can provide up to 30 seconds of advance notice and reduce the chances of a collision by 90%. Lenexa Fire Department Battalion Chief Bob Welch said that time can be the difference between a safe response and a tragedy.

“Drivers are distracted, and vehicle cabins are quieter than ever,” Welch said. “Our traditional means of alerting drivers are simply not as effective as they once were. These alerts represent a different approach and are an effective way for us to get the attention of drivers.”

While drivers today can receive the alerts automatically through the free Waze app, HAAS alert says that Safety Cloud digital alerts will be available on more navigation platforms in 2021. The company is also working directly with car manufacturers to get the alerts added into vehicle dashboards and infotainment systems.

Safety Cloud now comes standard on most new fire apparatus, and the Kansas Highway Patrol is using it on motorist assist vehicles.

Ultimately, Welch said, this investment will improve safety for the entire city.

“When you factor in all the costs from a single collision — the medical and legal expenses, repairing or replacing an apparatus, the impact on the rest of the department — preventing just one collision can save our community millions of dollars,” Chief Welch said. “These alerts give us extra peace of mind when we’re out there responding, and at the end of the day it helps us make sure that everyone can get home safely.”

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WHAT IS

suspicious activity?

Suspicious activity can refer to any incident, event, individual or activity that seems unusual or out of place. While not always illegal, suspicious activity could indicate that someone is about to commit a crime or has just committed a crime.

Active participation on the part of neighbors enhances the effectiveness of police efforts. But often people don’t call the police because they’re not aware of activities that might be suspicious.

Others may notice suspicious activity and hesitate to call for fear of being a “nosy neighbor.” Others take it for granted that someone else has already called.

Always report suspicious activity and all crimes, because police may not know there is a problem unless they are told.

Notifying the police allows them to further investigate the situation to determine if criminal activity is involved.

By reporting these types of activities and situations, citizens can make their communities safer and more secure, reduce violence, minimize victimization, reduce crime and improve the overall quality of life.

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Community members should only serve as the extra eyes and ears of law enforcement. While you should report observations of suspicious activity to law enforcement, never try to take action on those observations. Trained law enforcement should be the only ones ever to take action based on suspicious activity.

TEMPORARY STORAGE CONTAINERS • You can have a temporary storage container on your property for up to a total of 30 days in the calendar year.

• You must place the container on a paved surface. It may not obstruct city rights of way or be placed on the street or sidewalk.

• The maximum allowable size for portable storage containers is 160 square feet.

They may only be up to 20 feet long and up to 8 feet high.

COMMON EXAMPLES OF SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY • A stranger loitering in your neighborhood or a vehicle cruising the streets repeatedly.

• Someone peering into cars or windows.

• A high volume of traffic going to and from a home on a daily basis.

• Someone loitering around schools, parks or secluded areas.

• Open or broken doors and windows at an unoccupied residence.

• Someone tampering with electrical, gas or sewer systems without an identifiable company vehicle or uniform.

• Persons arriving at or leaving homes at unusual hours.

• Multiple people who appear to be working in unison and exhibiting suspicious behaviors.

BOATS, TRAILERS AND RVS • You must park recreational vehicles in your side or rear yard, behind the building line and screened from view (with a few exceptions).

• They may be parked in your driveway for up to four days a month. If you need to park in your driveway for more than a few days, you must first obtain a Temporary Parking Permit — call 913.477.7500 for details.

• The number of recreational vehicles allowed on a property is based on zoning and lot size.

• Boats, trailers and RVs must remain operable.

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OSTING A • H • GENERAL RULES

SIGN SIZE & PLACEMENT

Each household can hold up to two garage or similar sales during a calendar year, with a maximum length of four days each time.

Signs can’t be larger than 4 square feet in area or 4 feet tall.

Sales must take place during daylight hours.

or yard sale, estate sale, craft sale or sample sale at a Lenexa residence

No permit is required to conduct a sale or post temporary signs to advertise it.

Place signs no earlier than 5 p.m. the night before a sale begins. Remove them once the sale ends.

You can post one sign at the site of the sale and one on private property (with permission) at a subdivision entrance or adjacent to an intersection near the sale.

Don’t post signs on public property.

Keep signs at least 15 feet back from the street or 20 feet from the pavement of an intersection to maintain clear sight lines and prevent traffic hazards.

ANSWERING THE CALL “Calls for service” extend far beyond the typical definition for the Lenexa Police Department. While they respond efficiently when asked to check out a safety concern or criminal activity, they’re also dedicated to answering calls for charitable needs in the community.

“This community has shown us unparalleled support, and one way we can give back is through charitable endeavors,” said Lenexa Police Chief Dawn Layman. “Whether partnering with the Kansas Special Olympics, Toys for Tots or the Johnson County Food Bank, we believe that serving the community extends beyond traditional law enforcement efforts and includes helping those in need.”

Most recently, the police department was contacted by Diana Foster with the Kansas City Dream Center, about coordinating a clothing drive to benefit the Kansas City, Kansas-based homeless shelter and food and clothing pantry. Foster’s father served as Lenexa’s police chief from 1971–1991, and she knew the department would be interested in supporting this cause.

“As always, there is a need for food and clothing, specifically men’s clothing,” Foster said. “Living on the streets does not allow the luxury of doing laundry, so unfortunately their clothing is usually not retained, and by virtue of being homeless, they carry only what fits in a 13-gallon trash bag.

“As you can see, the men and women of the police department show once again that their hearts are full of compassion and are always ready to support the community, no matter in which city limits the need arises.”

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Pictured are some of those who recently collected clothing for the Kansas City Dream Center, including officers from the Lenexa Police Department, Chief Dawn Layman, retired Sgt. Rusty James and James' rescue dog, Charlie.

“When we were asked to take part in a clothing drive to benefit the Kansas City Dream Center, our team did not hesitate to take up this cause,” Layman said. “This is yet another reason I am proud of the men and women in this organization.”

While the department does some charitable work internally, members of the public are often invited to participate in donation drives — especially for recurring programs like Toys for Tots or the Special Olympics. Follow the Lenexa Police Department on social media to learn about future opportunities to partner with the police in efforts to support those in need in our community.

Vaccinate KC is an initiative of Comeback KC, a collection of public entities, private organizations and individuals dedicated to helping the Kansas City region recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. They work closely with area public health departments, hospital systems, civic organizations and regional leaders to provide information to the public about vaccines and material support for vaccination sites and events.

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A LENEXA LOOP FOR BICYCLES A mix of bike lanes, signage and a dedicated bicycle boulevard will bring safer routes for cyclists this summer

Improving access, connectivity and safety for bicyclists was a key component of Lenexa’s Complete Streets Plan. This summer, Lenexa will begin implementing some of the plan’s recommendations to clearly identify safe routes for cyclists using bike lanes, signage and pavement markings.

Improvements that will be incorporated into Lenexa’s streets by mid-summer include: • On-road bike lanes on 79th Street from Renner Boulevard to Pflumm Road, and 79th Street from Quivira Road to Nieman Road.

DEDICATED FACILITIES BICYCLE LANES

Bicycle lanes are designed to provide dedicated space on the roadway for bicyclists. There are some limitations on where bike lanes can be striped due to the existing road width and traffic volumes.

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• Share the road signage on 79th Street (Quivira Road to Pflumm Road), Prairie Star Parkway (Renner Boulevard to Kansas Highway 7) and Lackman Road (north City limits to 95th Street).

• Sharrows and signage along a loop route connecting Old Town to central Lenexa and other key destinations in the City.

Watch for more on-street accommodations over the next few years: the City of Lenexa plans to dedicate funding annually to further improve the City’s cycling network!

To learn more about our Complete Streets Plan, visit Lenexa.com/CompleteStreets.

SHARE THE ROAD SHARROWS

These pavement markings are known as “sharrows” and indicate that drivers should expect bicyclists. They reinforce that bicyclists belong in the lane and drivers must share the road. They’re used for low- to medium-speed and volume streets where bike lanes can’t be accommodated.

SHARE THE ROAD SIGNAGE

These signs are placed along roads commonly used by bicyclists to reinforce and remind drivers that the law allows bicyclists to use the roadway.

Most car/bike collisions happen at intersections and driveways when motorists or bicycles are turning.

SAFETY IS A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY To prevent collisions and other incidents, it’s important for everyone who travels our streets to understand the rules of the road for both cyclists and drivers.

FOR CYCLISTS

FOR DRIVERS • Always look for bicyclists and pedestrians before making a turn.

• Obey all traffic signs, signals and lane markings.

• Check your blind spot for approaching cyclists at every right turn. If you’re driving next to a bike lane, cautiously use the bike lane as a right turn lane to avoid cutting off cyclists.

• Travel in the direction of traffic in a single-file line.

• Dress safely and visibly. Always wear a helmet.

• Keep to the right side whether you’re on a street, sidewalk or trail.

• Watch for approaching cyclists when pulling out of a driveway or opening a car door on the street.

• Don't wear headphones or talk on a cell phone when cycling.

• Treat bicyclists as slow-moving cars. Slow down and pass when it’s safe to do so, leaving at least 3 feet of space when passing. Think about how much space you would need to have between your car and the bicycle if the cyclist fell.

• When approaching other cyclists or pedestrians, make sure they’re aware of your presence.

• Be patient and drive the speed limit.

• Use caution when you’re driving near cyclists or pedestrians, especially children. They may not see you. Be prepared to stop.

• Yield to pedestrians and cyclists in crosswalks, whether marked or unmarked.

• Watch for cyclists to use hand signals, which tell you what they intend to do.

• Don’t surprise cyclists by doing things like stopping/turning quickly or honking your horn.

• Don’t drive distracted. Put your cell phone away and don’t wear headphones.

• Use hand signals as a matter of courtesy and self protection.

• Keep an eye out for objects on the road that might make you swerve or fall, like rocks, trash, storm grates, wet leaves, potholes or gravel.

• Watch for parked cars, doors opening, cars pulling in and out of driveways and pedestrians.

• When approaching an intersection, watch carefully for motorists turning in front of you — you may be going faster than they think. Also, look for drivers turning left across your path. They’re looking for gaps in traffic and may only be paying attention to other motor vehicles.

COMMON BIKE HAND SIGNALS Signal about 100 feet before you intend to turn or stop, and hold the signal for at least three seconds.

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Learn to swim See pages 32–33 for details on indoor and outdoor swim lessons (group or private) and the Lenexa Lazers competitive swim and dive team for youth.

ALL OUTDOOR POOLS SET TO REOPEN THIS SUMMER Whether you use swimming pools for relaxation, exercise or play, we’ve got you covered.

The City of Lenexa is preparing to operate all three outdoor public pools this summer, provided that there are no major unforeseen maintenance or physical issues. As you may have guessed, the outdoor season will look a little different in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and adjusted school schedules.

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Outdoor pool memberships are available for Lenexa residents only at this time. Daily admission will be open to both residents and nonresidents.

2020 season passes are good for the 2021 season.

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2021 MEMBERSHIP RATES

Safety precautions based on current restrictions

• Pool capacity will be limited to 50% at each location.

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CHILDREN 2 AND YOUNGER: FREE AT ALL POOLS *Max of five individuals at the same address (ages 3+)

• We will follow appropriate COVID-19 cleaning and disinfectant procedures.

New passes: Must be purchased in person at the Lenexa Rec Center Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.

• Lenexa Lazers swim and dive team will follow USA Swimming COVID-19 guidelines.

Pass renewals: Purchase at Lenexa.com/GetActive.

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Outdoor pool passes do not include admission to indoor pool at Lenexa Rec Center.

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FLAT ROCK CREEK POOL

8801 Greenway Ln. • 913.888.4659

Hours

Daily: noon–8 p.m.

Daily admission

$6/resident • $8/nonresident • $1/senior

Additional features

Two water slides • climbing wall

8265 Maurer Rd. • 913.492.7946

Hours

Monday–Saturday: noon– 8 p.m. • Sunday: noon–6 p.m.

Daily admission

$5/resident • $7/nonresident • $1/senior

Additional features Deep water

13120 W. 103rd St. • 913.888.3202

Hours

Daily: noon–8 p.m.

Daily admission

$5/resident • $7/nonresident • $1/senior

Additional features

Deep-water diving pool • climbing wall • basketball goal • in-water benches • shade

Splash with Me

Monday–Friday, 10–11:30 a.m.

Free for members • $2 for nonmembers For children ages 5 and younger.

Adult supervision required. Swim suits and swim diapers required for children who are not potty-trained.

Lap swimming

Monday–Friday, 10–11:30 a.m.

Free for members • $2 for nonmembers You must have progression in the water, either swimming or walking.

PHOTO BY WENDY DELZEIT TOWNTALK

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2021 SEASON PHOTO BY WENDY DELZEIT

Saturdays

April 24–Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to noon

Tuesdays

June 1–Aug. 31, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

RETURNING VENDORS

Lenexa civic campus

As of press time, we expect these vendors to return: The Bean Patch Carrie Lynn Concepts Daniel's Bar-b-q Sauces Dierking Farms Hedgewood Farms Holy-Field Vineyard & Winery Jake Creek Pecans JET Produce and Meats LandSeaFood Madd House Hill Maisha Mapya Garden (Ibrahim Dugudu) Meulebeke Market at StoneBriar Farm Mindfully Made MorningView Market Farm

Spring brings return of weekly Farmers Market The open-air Lenexa Farmers Market is filled with telltale signs of spring, from enticing aromas and bright flavors to bold colors. We invite you to reconnect with more than 30 local farmers and makers this season, browsing an array of just-picked produce and carefully crafted products.

Check our website to see which vendors are expected each week and which products may be available. Many vendors offer handy preorder options to help speed up your shopping visit.

We are delighted to welcome six fresh, new vendors:

Next to Nature Farm New Roots for Refugees – Moe Thu Parsons’ Gardens PawsAbilities Rock the House Bakery Rough Chop Salsa Mama See’s Family Farm

The Brewkery (North Kansas City, MO) – kombucha

Maps Coffee & Chocolate (Lenexa, KS) – coffee and chocolate

GEO Pressed Juice and Wellness (Kansas City, KS) – organic cold-pressed juices

Meinke Farms (Bonner Springs, KS) – fruits and vegetables

KC White Picket Blooms (Overland Park, KS) – fruit, vegetables and cut flowers

Sweet Streams Lavender (Bucyrus, KS) – lavender products

Sonny Farms Sunflower Orchards There’s No Place Like Home Bakery Wohletz Farm Fresh Yummylicious Cookie Company

Health and safety measures

The Lenexa Farmers Market continues to follow COVID-19 precautions.

These include spacing vendors farther apart, one-way walking direction, hand sanitizer and requiring vendors/staff to wear masks. We strongly recommend that customers wear face masks. No entertainment, cooking demos or children’s activities will be held. Only service dogs are permitted.

SUCCESS STORIES

PHOTOS BY BILL HARRISON

Seasonal produce guide The availability of products is highly dependent on weather conditions. Here’s what you can expect for some of the most popular items during the next few months.

For a complete list of products, visit Lenexa.com/FarmersMarket.

ASPARAGUS BLUEBERRIES BROCCOLI

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Ibrahim Dugudu (above) graduated from the New Roots for Refugees four-year training program last summer. This program empowers families from the refugee community to start farm businesses. He has since launched his own vegetable farm called Maisha Mapya Garden, which means “new life” in Swahili. Dugudu hails from Democratic Republic of Congo in Africa.

CAULIFLOWER

Two years after launching their business, Jabin and Natalie Olds (left) of Three Bears Bakery & BBQ have opened a retail storefront in Lenexa to operate their artisan bakery. While they will be missed at the Market, it’s exciting to see that their hard work to prove their concept has paid off.

LETTUCE/SPINACH/KALE*

Lenexa Farmers Market Progressive Dinner

July 18, 5–8 p.m., Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln. Join us for an amazing evening uniting two Lenexa gems, the Lenexa Farmers Market and Lenexa Public Market. Farmers Market vendors will supply ingredients for Public Market merchants to turn into a special dine-in or takeout menu (soup, salad, entrée and dessert).

Get tickets by July 10 at Lenexa.com/ FarmersMarket.

Stay up to date Sign up for news: Lenexa.com/FarmersMarket Join our Facebook group: Facebook.com/Groups/LenexaFarmMkt

CHERRIES CUCUMBERS

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PEACHES PEPPERS* SUMMER SQUASH* STRAWBERRIES SWEET CORN TOMATOES*

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Year-round products Baked goods  Body care products  Butter  Cheese  Cut flowers  Dog treats and toys  Dried beans  Eggs  Flour  Meat  Prepared foods (honey, jams and jellies, pickles, salsa, other sauces and rubs)  Soda pop  Sunflower oil  Wine

FISHING DERBY PHOTO BY BILL HARRISON

UPCOMING EVENTS MARCH—EARLY MAY IN THE CITY OF FESTIVALS Lenexa prides itself on offering a wide range of family-friendly things to do, often at little to no cost.

Like other communities, we've altered how we gather to help keep each other safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Lenexa Art Fair (May 8) is canceled, but selected fine artists will be featured in the City Hall art gallery and at the Lenexa Farmers Market throughout the year.

Food Truck Frenzy (June 1) is canceled, but you can enjoy different food trucks at the Lenexa Public Market each Friday.

The Great Lenexa BBQ Battle (June 25–26) will be a team-only barbecue contest at a different place with no public entry.

Our traditional Community Days Parade in Old Town will again be replaced by the Community Days Porch Parade contest.

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Movie in the Park

May 28, June 18, 9 p.m., Freedom Fields south parking lot, 83rd Street and Monticello Road

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Enjoy a fun, free family evening under the stars at our drive-in Movie in the Park event. Tune in through your car radio or a portable FM receiver. Don’t miss this throwback experience! See titles at Lenexa.com/Movie.

Youth Fishing Derby

June 12, 9 a.m.–noon, Black Hoof Park, 9053 Monticello Rd.

Kids age 13 and under can cast a line during this catch-and-release derby at beautiful Lake Lenexa. Participants measure their fish and then place them back in the lake. Prizes will be awarded for most fish, smallest fish and largest fish caught. Free admission. Registration required. Lenexa.com/FishingDerby

Moonlight Bike Ride

July 17, 10 p.m., Old Town, Santa Fe Trail Drive and Pflumm Road

Cyclists travel across Lenexa on an 11-mile, closed-course nighttime ride from Old Town through the Meritex caves. This family-friendly event is sponsored in partnership with the Lenexa Optimist Club. Expect event modifications, including staggered start times. Register at Lenexa.com/BikeRide.

FOCUS ON WELLNESS Restorative Yoga for Mothers

May 7, 6 p.m., Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

We’re honoring all mothers with a free community yoga class. Participants will leave with a special gift.

Bring your own yoga mat. Registration not required, but space is limited. Ages 16+. Lenexa.com/RecCenter

CELEBRATING INDEPENDENCE DAY

LIVE MUSIC

Outdoor Concert Series

Sundays, 5–6:30 p.m., Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, 87th Street Parkway and Lackman Road

PHOTO BY LAUREN WALKE

Pawtriotic Pet Parade

July 3, 9–11 a.m., Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln.

This festive, pet-friendly celebration features strutting mutts in costume, pop-up vendors selling pet-related products and treats for humans and dogs alike. Parade begins at 10 a.m.

LenexaPublicMarket.com

Community Days Porch Parade July 2–4

Celebrate our nation’s independence by decorating your porch or yard in a patriotic theme or Lenexa community spirit theme. Entries receive a commemorative official entry yard sign (while supplies last) and are added to our self-guided tour map. Residents and businesses must register by June 21 at Lenexa.com/Parade.

Freedom Run

July 3, 7 a.m., Old Town, Pflumm Road and Santa Fe Trail Drive

Join fellow runners, walkers and strollers by honoring Independence Day with a 5K or 10K. This is a family-friendly road race, and the courses are USATF-certified. Expect event modifications, including staggered start times. Fees are $25 through May 31, $30 from June 1–July 2 and $35 on race day. Register at Lenexa.com/FreedomRun.

Fitness Checkup

Bring your lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy a variety of music at the Grand Pavilion. A program of the Lenexa Arts Council. Free admission.

Lenexa.com/Concerts May 16: Jessica Paige (folk storytelling lyricism, soulful vocals and indie pop instrumentals) May 23: Way Too Famous (classic and progressive rock) May 30: Trio Aztlan (Latin, folkloric Latin and boleros/baladas) June 6: Jason Craig and the Wingmen (modern, prime and old-school country music) June 13: Talya Groves Quartet (mix of jazz, ‘50s to ‘80s and current hits)

Friday Night Sound Bites

Fridays, 5:30–8:30 p.m., Lenexa Public Market, 8750 Penrose Ln. Eat, drink and enjoy a musical snack every Friday night. This ongoing live music series features local bands plus guest food trucks. Performances will be on the Lower Commons outside the Market, weather permitting. No ticket required. Bring your own chair.

PHOTOS BY BILL HARRISON

July 10, 10–11:30 a.m., Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy.

Starting a new fitness routine? Let us help you succeed with a quarterly fitness checkup. Drop by for 15–30 minutes. Certified personal trainers will check your weight, percent body fat and 40-yard dash time and log situp, pushup and plank tests. No membership required or RSVP needed for this free event. Free gift!

Ages 18+. Lenexa.com/RecCenter TOWNTALK

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ARTS EVENTS & PROGRAMS SUNFLOWER WRITERS WORKSHOPS May 20, June 17, July 15, 7–9 p.m. Online via Zoom

Amplify your creative strengths and establish confidence in your own voice. The first half of each workshop is dedicated to active writing practice through prompts. The second half offers time for participants to share or read what they are working on. Led by Poet Jen Harris. Sponsored by the Lenexa Arts Council in partnership with The Writing Workshop KC. Free admission. Lenexa.com/Art

CITY HALL ART GALLERY SHOWS The Lenexa Arts Council curates rotating 2D and 3D art shows at the Lenexa City Hall gallery.

Shows are free and open to the public. Lenexa.com/Art

May 4–31 Shows

Catherine Kirkland: "Abstract-ORama!" space-inspired and Art Deco-inspired acrylic paintings.

First and second floor galleries.

Melanie Harvey: Ceramics.

First floor gallery.

June 2–July 11 Shows CALLS FOR ARTISTS & MUSICIANS Find joy in making music with our orchestra

Anita Markley: Acrylic/mixed media on canvas. First floor gallery.

Cecilia Labora: Glass jewelry.

First floor gallery.

We’re looking for volunteer musicians to help strike the right note for the Lenexa Community Orchestra’s fifth summer season — especially if you play cello, violin, bass, viola or percussion.

Led by Conductor Richard Ryan, the orchestra currently plans to perform three concerts at Community Covenant Church on July 17, July 31 and Aug. 14. Each concert is preceded by four evening rehearsals. Musicians should be able to play advanced symphony orchestra repertoire. They must also bring their own instruments, and percussionists must bring sticks/mallets.

Other non-musician volunteer positions are available to support the orchestra. Sign up by May 30. Lenexa.com/Orchestra We continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and will notify volunteers of any changes or cancellations.

Lenexa Artists’ Show

Spinach Festival

Artists who live in Lenexa are invited to apply for this juried show featuring the 2D and 3D work of Lenexa residents. Artists may submit up to two pieces.

View rules and apply by July 9 at Lenexa.com/Art.

Art, craft and antique vendors are invited to apply for this popular annual festival.

Apply by Aug. 9 at Lenexa.com/Spinach.

Aug. 10–Sept. 26, City Hall Art Gallery

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Sept. 11, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park

PEACE POLES — COMMUNITY ART PROJECT Nearly 40 pole monuments designed by dozens of people and adorned with messages of peace will be exhibited at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park from May 1–Oct. 31. This community art project aims to inspire peace, hope, creativity and community involvement. It is a partnership between the Lenexa Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Western Johnson County, Lenexa Arts Council and the City of Lenexa.

Lenexa.com/PeacePoles

ROW SMALL BUSINESS G E W ES • OW H •

We often refer to the Lenexa Public Market as a business incubator, where entrepreneurial ideas hatch. But it might be even more appropriate to think of us as a greenhouse. Here's how we help budding food concepts find the right size, space and conditions to flourish.

Pop-up opportunities allow businesses to set up for just a few hours and get exposure at the Market. Pop-up shops can set up on the main Market floor or in The Kitchen on the mezzanine level. Many of our current merchants got their start at the Market with a day cart or a pop-up. Interested? Fill out a merchant interest form at LenexaPublicMarket.com.

Short-term merchant stalls offer a small, customizable presence in the Market with a lease length of four months up to a year. They help businesses gain a storefront with minimal overhead.

Anchor merchants have longer leases, highly customized restaurant spaces and usually larger menus. They offer an opportunity to further grow a business to prepare for an independent storefront.

Chewology, an original 2017 tenant, is a Public Market success story. After honing the concept at the Market for nearly four years, Chef/Owner Katie Liu-Sung is ready to realize her vision of operating Chewology as a refined, tableservice concept serving a more extensive menu of Taiwanese cuisine. Chewology will move operations to 900 Westport Road, the former location of Bluestem, later this year.

WELCOME MR. D'S COFFEE! Over the past few months, Mr. D's has delighted donut-lovers with weekend pop-up events at the Public Market. Owners Johnny Chen and Boggie Otgonbayar took over Mr. D's (founded in 1975 by Johnny's godparents) in 2017 and hoped to expand the business. They jumped at the chance to become a new anchor tenant in the market and opened in the former Roasterie space in April.

Mr. D's Coffee offers a variety of donuts, including favorites like their honey-glazed, donut holes, long johns, twists, bow ties, cinnamon rolls and fritters, plus a full coffee bar featuring Messenger Coffee. See menu and hours at LenexaPublicMarket.com.

8750 Penrose Ln., Lenexa, KS 

See hours at LenexaPublicMarket.com 

/LenexaPublicMkt

“The health and wellness of all our community members has never been more important,” said Parks & Recreation Director Logan Wagler. “We know that staying active and social can reduce health care costs, extend quality of life, and lead to a lot of fun along the way.”

Senior Center reopens to serve older adults The Lenexa Senior Center officially reopens its doors to the public May 3. Located in historic Old Town, this facility has been closed since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Early on, the City took that step to protect older adults in our community, who are at higher risk for severe illness from the virus.

Senior centers like Lenexa’s offer aging adults vital information and assistance, as well as opportunities for physical activity, social connection and independence. For many, isolation and loneliness have been especially hard to combat during the pandemic.

The City of Lenexa looks forward to resuming services.

To ensure safety of seniors and staff, the following safety precautions will be in place at the Senior Center: • Temperatures of staff and participants will be taken at the door.

• Face masks will be required for staff and participants.

• Capacity will be limited in the facility.

• Disinfecting of tables, chairs and restrooms will take place between activities.

• Participants will be seated at tables 6 feet apart.

• Disposable game cards will be used, and pens and pencils will be disinfected between uses.

The newly reopened building will begin with limited in-person activities, and participants must register in advance. Programs available during May include: • Monday: Movies at 12:30 p.m.

• Tuesday: Bingo at 12:30 p.m.

• Wednesday: TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) at 10 a.m.

• Thursday: Bingo at 12:30 p.m.

As more seniors and staff get access to the COVID-19 vaccine, we will resume additional programs, group trips and other services.

For more information, or to register for a program or activity, call 913.477.7134.

Find more upcoming sen ior programs and classes on page 35!

LENEXA SENIOR CENTER | 13425 Walnut St., Lenexa, KS 66215 | 913.477.7100

Registering for classes & programs Online: Lenexa.com/GetActive Fast, easy and no lines! Provides immediate enrollment confirmation.

Use the Activity Number (example: #124356) at the end of each course description to quickly find it at Lenexa.com/GetActive. Select “Search” in the top menu bar, then type the code into the Activity Number box.

New users will create a household account listing each household member.

RECREATION

PROGRAM GUIDE MAY—EARLY JULY 2021

Walk-in: Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy., Lenexa, KS 66219 = 10% discount for Rec Center X Pass members

Waitlist Participants who wish to register for activities where capacity enrollment has been reached will go on a waitlist. Once space becomes available, participants will be notified.

Cancellation policies All program cancellations will be determined two business days before the class is scheduled to begin. All registrations are required before the 48-hour deadline. You’ll be notified if a program has been canceled or changed. If you need to cancel, call at least five business days before the program begins. Refunds only made if cancellation does not affect minimum participant number. There will be a $5 processing fee.

Refunds take 3–6 weeks and are not granted after the activity begins. Some senior trips and programs have their own cancellation policies.

Scholarships available Lenexa Parks & Recreation offers scholarships to make memberships and programs more affordable for Lenexa residents. Visit Lenexa.com/Parks or call 913.477.7100 to learn more.

ADA accommodations The City of Lenexa is committed to making reasonable accommodations for disabled persons, as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for accommodations must be made at least 10 business days prior to the activity.

Questions? Call 913.477.7100 Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–6 p.m. or email parksandrec@lenexa.com.

Sign up for Rainout Line to keep up with closures, cancellations and notifications.

Email/text: RainoutLine.com • Phone: 913.477.7170 Free mobile app • Program pages: Lenexa.com/Parks

Host a memorable birthday party at the Lenexa Rec Center!

LENEXA REC CENTER MEMBERSHIP RATES • Core Pass: Access to all Rec Center amenities •

Pass: Access to all Rec Center amenities, Group X fitness classes and a 10% discount on programs and services • Day Pass: Access as a Core Pass member, plus one Group X fitness class

REGULAR RATE

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Adult (18–59)

$53

$583

$42

$462

Youth (12–17)

$41

$451

$33

$363

Senior (60+)

$48

$528

$38

$418

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$88

$968

$70

$770

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$25

$275

$20

$220

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$78

$858

$62

$682

Youth (12–17)

$66

$726

$53

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$73

$803

$58

$638

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$113

$1,243

$90

$990

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$10 per day

$8 per day

$90 for 10 visits

$72 for 10 visits

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS ARE 12 MONTHS FOR THE PRICE OF 11

Create a memory that will last a lifetime by hosting your child’s birthday party at the Lenexa Rec Center! We offer several party packages designed to ensure maximum fun for all ages. You’ll get a private party room with options to include pool time and games like archery tag, sports activities and an inflatable zone.

We’re taking COVID-19 safety precautions to protect your partygoers. You can reserve a spot up to three months in advance. Rec Center X Pass Members get a 10% discount on party packages.

Visit Lenexa.com/RecCenter to learn more. If you have questions, email birthdayparty@lenexa.com or call 913.477.7529.

PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES IN THIS ISSUE Lenexa Community Center (CC) 13420 Oak St. • 913.477.7100 Mon.–Fri.: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lenexa Rec Center (REC)

*Max of five individuals at same address (ages 3+). **Price is per person added to an adult or senior membership, or for the sixth and up person on a household membership.

17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy. • 913.477.PLAY (7529) Mon.–Fri.: 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Sat.: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. • Sun: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Lenexa Senior Center (SC)

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GROUP X FITNESS CLASSES

13425 Walnut St. • 913.477.7100

City Hall (CH) 17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.• 913.477.7500

The Lenexa Rec Center offers around 40 drop-in Group X fitness classes each week at a variety of times to fit your schedule and preferences. See the latest schedule at Lenexa.com/GroupX.

Freedom Fields (FF)

• X Pass Members: Included with membership.

• Core Pass Members: One class: $6. 10-class punch card: $45. 20-class punch card: $45.

• Nonmembers: Day pass includes one class. Additional classes: $8 each.

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83rd Street and Monticello Road

Little Mill Creek North Park Fields (MCF)

Parks Service Center (PSC) 13321 Walnut St.

Drop-in Activities No registration is required for these recurring activities. Schedule is subject to change.

LENEXA COMMUNITY CENTER ACTIVITIES $1 UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED

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LEARN MORE AT LENEXA.COM/CORONAVIRUS

Lenexa follows all applicable state and county COVID-19 requirements for recreation programs and facilities.

Specific requirements regarding masks, class, size, etc., may vary depending on the program. Program instructors will inform all participants of requirements needed for each class. Please follow all facility guidelines and face covering code of conduct where applicable.

LENEXA.COM/GETACTIVE

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Youth ARTS/CRAFTS Art Classes (Ages 6–12)

May: Draw. Build basic drawing skills on various papers and surfaces. Try techniques and explore different media using pencils, pens, pastels and more!

June: Paint. Join a collision of color and master the methods of acrylic and watercolor painting. Practice the basics and explore the possibilities.

July: 3D Design. Create with no fear! Use collage, printmaking, sculpture, clay and other messy media to create two- and three-dimensional art. #501201 W or TH

5/5–5/20

6–7 p.m.

$30

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6/2–6/17

6–7 p.m.

$30

REC

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7/7–7/22

6–7 p.m.

$30

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NEW! Crash, Boom, Bang (Second–sixth grade)

Kids love to make noise! In this percussion class, students will learn to create organized noise in the form of rhythmic music. Through game play, body percussion, bucket band and vocal exercises, students will learn about rhythm and what it takes to make a percussion ensemble. They will learn skills in cooperation, creativity, improvisation, memorization and community-building to create pieces of music which will get your toes tapping. #501211 W

6/2–6/23

Grades 2–4: 1–1:50 p.m.

Grades 5–6: 2:30–3:20 p.m.

$55

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6/30–7/21

Grades 2–4: 1–1:50 p.m.

Grades 5–6: 2:30–3:20 p.m.

$55

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NEW! Music and Movement (Ages 2–6)

Children will learn through play with simple rhythmic instruments, vocal exercises and musical games. Students will practice music literacy skills through listening, singing and playing. They'll also develop a sense of the body through movement activities like finger plays and dance.

Students will leave each session having experienced music through creative play and expression and will greatly benefit from the joy of music-making. Children ages 2–3 must be accompanied by an adult. #501210 W

6/2–6/23

Ages 2–3: 9:30–10 a.m.

$49

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6/2–6/23

Ages 4–6: 10:30–11:20 a.m.

$55

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6/30–7/21

Ages 2–3: 9:30–10 a.m.

$49

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6/30–7/21

Ages 4–6: 10:30–11:20 a.m.

$55

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CAMPS

CLASSES

Pokémon Engineering with LEGO (Ages 5–7)

Join Ash and Pikachu as you build, capture, train and explore the vast world of Pokémon with tens of thousands of LEGO parts. Design your own Poké Balls, explore the Kanto region and fly with Charizard. Explore engineering through the fun world of Pokémon with the guidance of a Play-Well Instructor. #501403 M–F

6/14–6/18

9 a.m.–noon

$150

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Pokémon Master Engineering with LEGO (Ages 7–11)

Start your training in Pallet Town and expand your Pokédex as you collect your favorite Pokémon with LEGO materials. Surf with Blastoise, challenge Team Rocket and earn badges from gym leaders on your way to the Pokémon League. Design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas while learning about STEM concepts. #501404 M–F

6/14–6/18

1–4 p.m.

$150

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NATURE

Send your young drivers out on the road with more peace of mind. Teens will learn basic maintenance tips to help them be safer in their vehicles. This is a hybrid class with some classroom time and some demonstration time. This class will provide a basic overview of a car engine and address topics including how to check tire pressure, check basic fluid, change a tire and jumpstart a car. #501108 W

Learn about nature with songs, games, art, stories and hands-on activities! Each class will find out what’s in the mystery bag. Registration must be completed 24 hours before first class. #501303 TH

Apples, Animals and Ants: 6/10–6/24

9–11 a.m.

$38

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Birds, Blossoms and Bugs: 7/8–7/22

9–11 a.m.

$38

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7/14

4:30–6 p.m.

$20

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SPORTS/FITNESS Coach Pitch Baseball (Ages 6–8)

This recreation-based co-ed league focuses on athletes improving their fundamentals, teamwork and having fun.

All participants will receive a Lenexa Parks & Recreation T-shirt as their uniform to keep after the season. Coaches will umpire the games. No session June 22. #501126 Volunteer coaches needed! Curriculum provided. Receive a 20% discount off your child’s registration (must coach at least five games and attend the coaches meeting.

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Young Explorers (Ages 3.5–6)

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Auto Maintenance Tips for Teens (Ages 13–19)

5/4–6/29

6–7:30 p.m.

$65

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Happy Feet Soccer (Ages 3–6)

This KC Legends youth fitness soccer program teaches preschool soccer development through stories, songs and games! Players will learn social and gross motor skills, along with creative soccer techniques. #501102 M

5/3–5/24

11:15–11:45 a.m.

$45

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6/7–6/28

11:15–11:45 a.m.

$45

REC

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7/5–7/26

11:15–11:45 a.m.

$45

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Summer Camp – LTD Basketball (Kindergarten– eighth grade)

Livin’ the Dream (LTD) Basketball Camps are full of skill development, games, contests, fun competitions and inspirational speakers. Professional instruction by high school coaches and current/former college and professional basketball players. For more information and to meet the coaches, visit Livin-the-Dream.com. #201406 M–TH

Grades 2–8: 6/7–6/10

9–11:30 a.m.

$100

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Kindergarten–1st Grade: 6/11

9–10:30 a.m.

$30

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Youth Powerlifting & Training (Ages 10–16)

Participants will learn how to safely and properly perform three fundamental movement patterns: the squat, bench press and deadlift. The program will cover function and form, max rep testing and three workouts to do between sessions. Compete with other participants for the greatest percentage of weight lifted measured from the start to the finish of the program. Certified personal trainers guiding this program include a United States Powerlifting Association record-holder in Kansas. #501158 T

6/8–7/13

5:15–6:15 p.m.

$40

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Youth Run Club (Ages 10–16)

Do your kids need to just run? Now they can run with a purpose! The Youth Run Club will have workouts that focus on speed skills through interval, tempo and endurance training in order to play longer, better and faster! #101011 M

5/10–6/14

4:30–5:30 p.m.

$50

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6/21–7/12

4:30–5:30 p.m.

$50

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Shining Stars Dance (Ages 3–18)

Introduce your child to a variety of dance styles with Miss Tauna. Shining Stars will help build self-confidence, respect for self and others, coordination of mind and body and much more!

Unlimited classes in child’s age range for $50/month.

Additional siblings receive 10% discount. #501106 Preschool Combo (ages 3–5): A fun instruction to dance that includes tap, pre-ballet and acrobatics. We work on motor skills, coordination and musicality.

Combo (ages 6–11): A great way to sample all forms of dance, including tap, tumbling and alternating jazz and ballet movement.

Tap & Jazz (ages 11–18): Stretch and strengthen your body in jazz class! Class consists of basic technique, rhythmic movement and choreography; turns, leaps and movement done with pop music. Must have one year of dance.

Shining Stars Specialty Dance Classes

Hone key skills with these specialty courses! #501107 Tumbling and Acrobatics (ages 7+): If you like being upside down, then this class is perfect for you! This action-packed class will help you learn impressive tricks that will challenge your body in a fun and exciting way. Must be able to do a cartwheel, pushup backbend (bridge) and backbend spiderwalk without assistance.

Ballet (ages 7–11): Learn to pirouette and grand jeté in this classical ballet class. We will also learn French terms while dancing.

Dance classes are offered on a variety of days and times. See Lenexa.com/GetActive for full schedules, fees and uniform requirements.

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Aquatics INDOOR AND OUTDOOR

Youth Tennis Lessons (Ages 6–13)

Whether your child is new to the sport or looking to improve their play, these group tennis lessons with certified instructor Dan Wellington will take them to the next level. It is recommended that participants bring their own rackets; all other equipment provided. #501110 W

5/5–5/26

5:30–6:30 p.m.

$90

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Youth Ultimate Frisbee Camp (Ages 12–18)

Improve your disc skills, learn strategies, challenge your cardio fitness and have fun! Each day combines drills, mini games and scrimmaging, all led by experienced ultimate players. Novice and experienced players welcome. This camp is a great way to get in shape for fall middle school and high school sports. Ultimate is a field sport that combines elements of soccer, basketball and football played with a flying disc. For those who haven’t played ultimate before, it will be best if they’ve played one of these team sports. All players receive a disc at the start of camp. #501139 M–TH

6/7–6/10

8 a.m.–noon

$100

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Lenexa Rec Center indoor pool

Fees per session: $45 for Rec Center X Pass members / $50 for Rec Center Core Pass members / $55 for nonmembers Tuesday/Thursday morning or evening sessions • June 1–24 (enrollment opens May 10) • July 6–29 (enrollment opens June 14) Saturday morning sessions • June 5–July 31 (enrollment opens May 10) Indian Trails Aquatic Center

Fees per session: $50 for residents / $55 for nonresidents

Karate (Ages 5+)

Progress through karate ranks in Shindo Jinen Ryu, a traditional Japanese karate style, by refining basic techniques, working on self-defense and learning competition-style kata. Additional fees for uniform and up to two tests per year. Unlimited classes for $55/ session. Upcoming sessions are May 3–21, June 2–July 1 and July 7–31. #501113 W

Ongoing

Beginner: 5:30 p.m..; Intermediate: 6:30 p.m.; Advanced: 7:30 p.m.

Fees above

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Intermediate: 6:30 p.m.; Advanced: 7:30 p.m.

Fees above

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Ongoing

Beginner: 9 a.m.; Intermediate: 10 a.m.; Advanced: 11 a.m.

Fees above

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INDOOR GROUP LESSONS

OUTDOOR GROUP LESSONS

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Lenexa offers American Red Cross Swim Lessons at variety of skill levels. A wide range of session dates and times are available. See the guide to our swim lesson skill levels on the next page, then go to the Aquatics section at Lenexa.com/GetActive to find a skill-appropriate session that works for your schedule.

Monday–Thursday morning or evening sessions • June 7–17 (enrollment opens May 17 for residents, May 24 for nonresidents) • June 21–July 1 (enrollment opens June 1 for residents, June 7 for nonresidents) • July 5–15 (enrollment opens June 14 for residents, June 21 for nonresidents) • July 19–29 (enrollment opens June 28 for residents, July 5 for nonresidents) Saturday morning sessions • June 5–July 31 (enrollment opens May 17 for residents, May 24 for nonresidents)

GROUP SWIM LESSONS Parent/Child (Ages 6 months–3 years)

The purpose of this course is to foster a high comfort level in the water for very young children while at the same time training parents and caregivers in water safety and drowning prevention. #504598

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Toddler (Ages 3+)

May 7 is the last day to sign up at the regular rate for the Lenexa Lazers swim and dive teams. A $15 late fee will be applied through May 21 with a $25 late fee after May 22. Receive a discounted rate for signing up for both swim and dive teams.

Preschool 1 (Ages 4–5)

Age groups determined by birth dates as of June 1, 2021.

Practices begin June 1. See Lenexa.com/GetActive for schedule.

Your child will become acquainted with the water and basic water skills using songs and games. #504599 Your child will become acquainted with the water and basic water skills. #504600

Competitive Swim and Dive Teams (Ages 7–18)

Preschool 2 (Ages 4–5)

Student must be able to float on front and back and put head under water. #504600

The Lenexa Lazers have seasoned coaches that teach proper diving techniques. Youth age 7 will need prior approval to participate. Meets are on Thursday evenings for swim team and Tuesday evenings for dive team.

Preschool 3 (Ages 4–5)

Pre-Competitive Swim Team (Ages 5–13)

Student must be comfortable swimming front stroke and swimming on their back. #504600

Level 1 (Ages 6+)

Students learn the basics of swimming. #504601

Level 2 (Ages 6+)

Student must willingly submerge and float on their front and back with assistance. #504602

Level 3 (Ages 6+)

Student must float, glide and swim a basic stroke on their front and back independently. #504603

Level 4 (Ages 8+)

Student must front crawl, freestyle, swim on back, swim using the breaststroke kick and dive from a sitting or kneeling position. #504604

Level 5 (Ages 8+)

Student must swim breaststroke, sidestroke, backstroke, butterfly, tread water and dive. #504605

Level 6 (Ages 8+)

Student must swim continuously using a variety of strokes, turns and survival skills. #504606

Athletes must complete swim lessons and be able to swim freestyle competently for 25 yards with their face in the water without touching the bottom of the pool.

Participation is intended to teach competitive strokes and prepare for the competitive team and does not replace swim lessons. Optional meets are on Saturday mornings.

PRIVATE LESSONS Private/Semiprivate Swim Lessons

The instructor will create a program to help the student(s) reach their personalized swimming goals. Semiprivate lessons are available for two participants who are at a similar swimming level. Available for youth and adults.

Private lesson rates for four half-hour sessions: Rec Center: $100/members, $108/nonmembers.

Outdoor pools: $100/residents, $108/nonresidents Semiprivate lesson rates for four half-hour sessions (price is per person): Rec Center: $70/members, $76/nonmembers Outdoor pools: $70/residents, $76/nonresidents LENEXA.COM/GETACTIVE

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GET FIT OUTDOORS IN JUNE Join us for a breath of fresh air and a great workout in June. The Lenexa Rec Center will move the following Group X fitness classes outdoors to The Commons (weather permitting): June 7: Barre Fitness at 5:45 p.m.

June 8: Yoga Sculpt at 5:30 p.m.

June 9: Vinyasa to Restore at noon June 10: 20/10 (Mixed Level) at 8:30 a.m.

Adult

June 12: Bootcamp at 9 a.m.

Lenexa.com/GroupX

NATURE/OUTDOORS

FITNESS/SPORTS

Coffee, Walk & Talk

Virtual Class Pass (Ages 18+)

Not ready to return to the gym or just running short on time? The Lenexa Rec Center offers more than a dozen virtual group fitness classes each week via Zoom. A camera is set up in our fitness studios, so you can join in the class wherever you are, get live feedback from instructors and feel the energy from other participants to stay motivated and consistent. See the current schedule of virtual classes at Lenexa.com/GroupX.

Join other Lenexa residents to walk on local trails. Walk about 2 miles at a leisurely pace. The group will share details on the coffee location at the walk. #503301 T

May: Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park (gazebo)

9 a.m. Free, plus cost of coffee

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June: Craig Crossing Park

9 a.m. Free, plus cost of coffee

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July: Indian Creek Recreation Center (103rd and Metcalf)

9 a.m. Free, plus cost of coffee

The pass is only active during the month for which it is purchased. Get your pass before the first day of the month to access the greatest number of classes. #502162 M–S

Ongoing

5:30 a.m.– 7 p.m.

$25/month for Core Pass members and nonmembers; free for X Pass members

Online

Shining Stars Adult Tap (Ages 18+)

Tap dancing is a lively and entertaining dance form that can help you increase strength, flexibility and coordination while lowering your stress levels. All levels welcome. $44/ month. Upcoming sessions: May 4–21, June 1–29 and July 6–20. #502112 *Summer (June and July) sessions only on Tuesdays 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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Ongoing*

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

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Ongoing*

7:30–8:30 p.m.

Fees above

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TRAVEL SHOW (Ages 55+)

This event will highlight the exciting trips and tours for the year. Attendees will receive discounts on select trips, win door prizes and meet new friends. Call 913.477.7100 to reserve a spot. #103102 TH

7/29

1–3 p.m.

Free

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SENIOR MEAL PICKUP

Senior

Johnson County Nutrition Services provides hot meals for pickup at the Senior Center, 13425 Walnut St., for people age 60 and up. Call 913.888.6141 between 9 and 10 a.m. the day before to request a meal. Meals can be picked up on weekdays from 11 to 11:30 a.m. at the north driveway entrance.

Suggested donation: $3.

ARTS/CRAFTS Hooked on Books (Ages 55+)

Attention book lovers! Join us each month to discuss a new book. Members choose the books and facilitate discussions. This program is currently meeting online via Zoom. Call 913.477.7134 to register. #503201 TH

5/27: “The Woman Who Smashed the Codes” by Jason Fagone

1–2 p.m.

Free

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6/24: “The Accidental President” by A.J. Baime

1–2 p.m.

Free

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7/22: “A Gentleman in Moscow” by Amor Towles

1–2 p.m.

Free

FITNESS Chair Yoga (Ages 55+)

This practice is experienced seated on a chair and using the chair for support while standing. Students will be given guidance and encouraged to do what’s best for their needs. Benefits can include improved breathing capacity, muscle endurance, flexibility, balance and feeling good overall. All levels welcome. #503104 F

Ongoing

9–10 a.m.

$40/10-class card

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Senior Pep Fitness (Ages 55+)

Get energized and gain cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and strength! This upbeat exercise program will help you achieve your health goals. All fitness levels welcome. Join any time. #503103 T/TH

Ongoing

9:30–10:30 a.m.

$35/10-class card

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NEW! Walk with Ease

This Arthritis Foundation Program is proven to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve your overall health. Learn to exercise safely with your trained group exercise leader, who will begin each session with a pre-walk discussion covering a specific topic related to exercise and arthritis, followed by a 10–40-minute walk that includes a warmup and cool-down. Lenexa Parks & Recreation and the Johnson County Parks and Recreation District are offering this evidence-based program through a partnership and grant from the American Association on Aging. To register, call JCPRD: 913.826.2830. #5031015 T/TH

5/25–7/1

1:30–2:30 p.m.

Free

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES Solving the Medicare Puzzle

Whether you’re new to Medicare or just needing a refresher, this course familiarizes you with the A’s, B’s and D’s of Medicare. Chris Goodwin of Insurance Pros will teach what’s covered by Medicare Part A, B and D, what coverage is right for you, how to supplement coverage, timelines for enrollment and how to make sure you’re properly enrolled on an ongoing basis.

Registration required: Call 913.477.7100. #502 T

5/18, 6/29

6:30–8:30 p.m.

Free

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TOPS (Take Pounds off Sensibly)

Interested in losing weight? TOPS offers weekly meetings with private weigh-in, healthy eating programs and information and group support with contests and recognition. A TOPS eating plan will be available along with healthy recipes and weight tracking. To register, call 913.477.7100. #403109 W

Ongoing starting 5/5

10–11 a.m.

$37/year

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Wellness Seminars: Living with Diabetes

Staff from Lakeview Village of Lenexa will educate us about diabetes and how to manage it. This informative seminar will also include tips on what to eat and various exercise tips for diabetics. #5031014 T

5/25

11 a.m.–noon

Free

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Wellness Seminars: Stepping On – Reducing Falls for Older Adults

Falls are sometimes an older adult’s biggest fear and can change their lives in many ways. A Lakeview Village Eastside Terrace short-stay nurse will discuss ways to build confidence and reduce falls for older adults. Registration required. #5031014 T

6/22

10–11 a.m.

Free

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