Shepherd's Center Central

Board of Directors
President
Kasey Graham
Vice President
Lin Knudson, Ed.D.
Treasurer
John T. Koch
Secretary
Sue McCord-Belzer
Vice Secretary
Randy Irey

Charles A. Eddy
Carolyn Elman
George Heymach
William Kalahurka
Greg Lear
Dr. Jim Simpson
Jackie Snyder

Executive Director
JoEllen Wurth

Director of Coming of Age: Kansas City
Sandra Aust

Welcome to Coming of Age: Kansas City

Coming of Age: Kansas City is a metro-wide initiative, led by Shepherd's Center Central, which promotes civic involvement, lifelong learning, and community leadership in the 50+ population.

Don't Miss Our Next Two Events:
Free to those who live, work, and serve Clay County (and agencies who serve Clay County)

  • Learning Lab for Nonprofit Professionals
    NEW DATES...
    The Learning Lab originally scheduled to begin September 22, 2011, has been rescheduled for the following two days:

    Day 1 – Thursday, October 13, 2011, 8 am – 4 pm,
    KCMO Regional Police Academy

    Day 2 – Thursday, October 27,  2011, 8 am – 4 pm,
    KCMO Regional Police Academy


  • Explore Your Future Workshop series for Adults Age 50+
    Four sessions will be offered weekly starting Wednesday, September 14, 2011 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. FREE TO CLAY COUNTY RESIDENTS!

For more information, Contact Sandra Aust at 816-444-1121, ext. 109

Learning Lab for Nonprofit Professionals

For More Details, Click REGISTER HERE  NEW DATES!!!
October 13, 2011, 8 am – 4 pm, KCMO Regional Police Academy
October 27,  2011, 8 am – 4 pm, KCMO Regional Police Academy

Learning Lab is an intensive 2-day training program for nonprofit professionals. You will learn how to:  

  • Draw on the talents, skills, and passions of people age 50+
  • Craft compelling opportunities that will appeal to them
  • Develop effective ways to market your opportunities
  • Manage your intergenerational workforce
  • Create a doable, outcomes-driven Action Plan

Where

KCMO Police Academy
6885 Northeast Pleasant Valley Rd.
Kansas City, MO 64119

A special THANK YOU to the KCMO Police Department for the use of their beautiful facility. More Thanks Clay County Senior Services for partial funding 

Explore Your Future Series for Adults Age 50+

To find out details, click Register Here. FREE TO CLAY COUNTY RESIDENTS!

Explore Your Future is a series of four facilitated interactive workshops that help people envision the next phase of life including pursuing civic involvement, lifelong learning and encore careers.This life-changing workshop is a $200 value,  AT NO CHARGE for residents of Clay County thanks to funding provided by Clay County Senior Services.Class size is limited to 25 participants, (first come, first served) please register today!

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New Opportunities

  • Day Brightener for Johnson County Caregivers
  • Help With Hunger in Johnson County
  • Back-To-School Days! 3-Learning-Related Volunteer Opportunities in Johnson County
  • Two Volunteer Roles that Help Older Adults in Johnson County Maintain Independence
  • Short-term Opportunities Located in Johnson County

What's New

  • NEW DATES for Free Training for Nonprofit Leaders in Clay County
  • Free to Clay County! Explore Your Future in September
  • Oct 20th Event: CAREGIVER’s 101
  • Get ready now for National Service Day 9-11-2011
  • WWI Museum Lecture 8/6
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