Classes and Events
Johnson County Parks and Rec 50+ 10-week Comedy Improv Class
Free Drop In Class to preview the 10-week class Tuesday, May 19, 2026 5:30 to 7:00 pm
June 2 - July 28th, 2026 Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:00 pm Student Showcase Thursday, July 30th Roeland Park Community Center Central Exchange 3-Part Virtual Workshop
Yes, And: The Art of Collaborative Communication
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026: Deep Listening & Connection
Wednesday Apr 8, 2026: Presence – Second Circle Energy
Thursday Apr 23, 2026: Curiosity & Creativity
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CDT
Turning Point Center for Healing and Hope, KU Med
Comedy Improv: Laughter as Good Medicine
Free Drop-In Classes
Wednesdays, June 3- 24th 3:00 to 4:15 pm
Turning Point, KU Med 8900 State Line Rd #240, Leawood, KS
Improv theater is unscripted collaborative storytelling. This highly interactive class utilizes improv activities in a therapeutic, fun, and meaningful way to create connection through laughter and storytelling. No theater experience is necessary. It is well documented that laughter is good medicine with numerous mental, emotional and physical benefits and that social connection and engagement increases longevity. Improv has many researched benefits; improved listening, empathy, adaptability and flexibility, increased trust, support, spontaneity, It enhances communication skills by activating language and creativity centers in the brain and promotes memory skills. Improv helps decrease stress, anxiety and uncertainty intolerance and it increases confidence and problem solving. And,... it's fun!. We hope you join us.
3-hour CEU
Yes, And: Communication, Collaboration, and Care through Medical Improv
This course is designed for healthcare professionals: PT, OT, SLP, PTA, COTA, RT, RD, Social Workers, Nursing, LPN, Administrators, Massage Therapists, Counselors
Saturday, April 18th, 2026 9:00am to 12:20pm Turning Point, KU Med 8900 State Line Rd #240, Leawood, KS
FB event link: https://rb.gy/ku5tve