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Adventures in Learning

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Description

Adventures in Learning (AL) is a volunteer-led program at Shepherd's Center Central that is geared toward mid-life and older adults who want to continue learning, become engaged in the community, and make new friends. This ten-week program offers a variety of classes, speakers and activities for adults aged 50 and older. Volunteer-members do everything from planning the programs, registering attendees, setting the tables at lunchtime, and leading classes. Curriculum is multifaceted and includes topics such as education, history, culture, and the environment. Blood pressure checks are also provided during the program once a month at no extra charge.

Goal / Mission

Shepherd's Center Central is a local leader in the regional effort to ensure that all people can age successfully with dignity, security, and respect.

Impact

In 2016, Adventures in Learning experienced attendance of 80 members per week and offered a total of 520 classes during the four 10-week sessions available.

Results / Accomplishments

In 2016, Adventures in Learning experienced attendance of 80 members per week, on average, offering a total of 520 classes during the four 10-week sessions available. Volunteer members contributed a total of 2,392 hours towards program planning and execution during 2015.

About this Promising Practice

Organization(s)
Shepherd's Center of Kansas City Central
Primary Contact
Pamela Seymour
Shepherd's Center of Kansas City Central
5200 Oak Street
Kansas City, MO 64112
(816) 444-1121
pseymour@sccentral.org
http://www.sccentral.org/
Topics
Health / Older Adults
Community / Civic Engagement
Health / Wellness & Lifestyle
Organization(s)
Shepherd's Center of Kansas City Central
Geographic Type
Urban
Location
Greater Kansas City area
For more details
http://sccentral.org/adventures-in-learning/
Target Audience
Adults, Older Adults
Submitted By
Andrea Hinton

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A Good Idea meets the following HCI criteria:

  1. The program description includes: the sponsoring organization, program goals, program funding source, program implementation steps and outcomes.
  2. The program evaluation is limited to descriptive measure(s) of success/accomplishment (i.e., program participation rates, number of services/education sessions/radio messages provided). Note: oftentimes, the program has been newly implemented and a program evaluation has not yet been conducted. Programs that have not yet been evaluated, but which show promise in improving health or quality of life, are classified as Good Ideas until an evaluation is conducted.
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