SUMMER 2019

Schedule of Courses and Activities Classes Begin Monday, June 3

Phone: 816-235-2870 E-mail: uprightj@umkc.edu

Visit our website: spark.umkc.edu or Web search: UMKC SPARK

SPARK is an affiliate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City

Senior Peers Actively Renewing Knowledge

Where learning lasts a lifetime…

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SPARK OVERVIEW

SPARK stands for Senior Peers Actively Renewing Knowledge. We are a lifelong learning organization for active retirees. SPARK has been offering classes and other activities in the Kansas City area since 1993. We are a non-profit organization with over 200 members and an affiliate of the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

Our Mission

SPARK’s mission is to provide lifelong learning opportunities, through intellectually stimulating, cultural and social experiences which enhance the quality of life for SPARK members.

Who Are We?

We are “Happy Wonderers” – interesting, curious, educated persons with a passion for continued learning, meeting new people, sharing time and experiences and pursuing an active, stimulating life. SPARK is a volunteer organization that relies on the participation of members to promote and achieve its mission. Classes are held four quarters a year, two to three hours a week for two to six weeks. There are no tests or exams. SPARK also offers several social activities throughout the year. Membership dues are $40.00. Annual membership renewal is in January. Members joining after May 1 during any year will pay $20.00 and will pay full membership the following January.

Membership is REQUIRED to enroll in our classes and activities.

All classes are held at the SPARK Office unless otherwise noted.

The Membership Committee invites you to join us the second week of classes

for “Coffee and Conversation.”

Plan to come to the class you are enrolled in about 30 minutes

early that day to socialize, visit with the instructor and welcome our new members.

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TABLE of CONTENTS

Mondays, June 3 thru June 24 Writing the Stories of Your Life ........................................................... 4 The Founding of New England and the

Antinomian Controversy, 1620 – 1642 ............................................ 5 Heart of America Shakespeare Festival ............................................. 5 Tuesdays, June 4 thru June 25 Kansas City Gems ............................................................................... 6-7 Western Civilization: Post-Colonial Africa – Zimbabwe ........................ 8 Wednesdays, June 5 thru June 26 Western Civilization: Post-Colonial Africa – Zimbabwe ........................ 8 The Big Picture: Contemporary Non-Fiction Articles ............................. 9 Thursdays, June 6 thru June 27 A Peak at Criminal Justice Practices and Processes........................... 10 Nelson-Atkins Museum Art Tours......................................................... 11

~~ SPECIAL TOUR ~~ Friday, June 7 The Magic of Hallmark ......................................................................... 13

~~ CLUBS and GROUPS ~~

“Let’s Eat Out” Group (meets Fridays) ................................................. 14 Margaret Sturges’ Book Club (meets 3rd Monday) .............................. 14 Thursday Book Club (meets 4th Thursday) ......................................... 14

~~ MISC. INFORMATION ~~

People of SPARK ................................................................................. 12 Donations and Scholarships ................................................................. 15 Membership and Class Registration .................................................... 16 Parking and Parking Tags .................................................................... 17 Officers, Board of Directors & Committees ......................................... 18 How to Contact Us ............................................................................... 19 Calendar of Classes and Events .......................................................... 19

~~ CLASSES ~~

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Writing the Stories of Your Life — Capturing Meaningful Memories and Moments

June 3 – 24 (4 weeks) Mondays, 10:00 – Noon

When you write the pages of your life – the stories expressing your experiences – you see more clearly the unique tapestry that is you. This workshop is for you if: • you’ve thought about writing your own life story but don’t know where

or how to begin; • you’d like to write your own life story but don’t think you have the

time, writing skills or a life of interest; • you’ve never thought about writing your own life story and want to

know why you must. Your life stories are waiting to be written and the time to begin is now. Come learn why it’s important and how you can do it in a process that is fun and easy. You will have the opportunity to share ideas and give and receive support. Let’s get started. Note: Shirley’s approach is not about a chronological accounting of your life. Instead, the intent is to “capture snapshots” in a writing project she describes as a “crazy quilt.” Class Fee: $30 Instructor: Shirley Marshall, Ph.D. has a varied background ranging from military service (Army Captain) to energy healing (Practitioner of Vibrational Therapy). She has advanced degrees in adult education, counseling, and human development. Her doctorate was earned from the College of Health and Human Sciences at Kansas State University. Professionally, Shirley has held positions in human services, career guidance, and college teaching. Her special interests are in the fields of Life Span Development, Thanatology, and Wholistic Health. Shirley has a special affinity for spirituality and metaphysics, and her passions include traveling, stone painting, and writing. Her essay “Living in the Love Vibration” is published in the book Sacred Secrets.

MEMOIR WRITING

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THE FOUNDING of NEW ENGLAND

The Founding of New England and The Antinomian Controversy, 1620 – 1642

June 3 – 24 (4 weeks) Mondays, 1:30 – 3:30

Although it is true that the English immigrants who settled the New England area were primarily fleeing religious persecution in the Old World, their arrival in the New World did not end religious controversy. This course will focus on the basic religious differences between the Pilgrims, the Puritans, and the Church of England – with a particular emphasis on the Antinomian Controversy in Massachusetts Bay – and the banishment of Roger Williams and Anne Hutchinson and the consequences of those decisions. In addition, we will cover the founding of New England at Plymouth, Salem, Massachusetts Bay, and Rhode Island. These events predate the American Revolution by a century and a half and yet the issues the immigrants struggled with, such as free speech, free assembly, and religious freedom, were much the same. Discussion topics will include the Mayflower Compact, the first thanksgiving, the Winthrop Fleet of 1630 and the beginning of the Great Migration, and the settlers' relationship with the local Algonquian-speaking native tribes. Class Fee: $30 Instructor: Robert Gangwere is a native of Kansas City. He earned BA and MA degrees in American history from the University of Missouri-Columbia, and his law degree from UMKC. He served 32 years with the U.S. Small Business Administration, and during his Federal career he taught ethics, criminal conflict of interest, the Hatch Act, and personnel law. Robert has also served as the President of the Citizens Association of Kansas City, as a member of Kansas City's Tax Increment Financing and Historical Preservation commissions, and he co-authored Kansas City: A Place in Time (2nd edition).

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival

Shakespeare In Love!

June 11 – July 7, 2019 ❖ FREE ❖ Live Outdoor Theatre

Southmoreland Park

Tuesday – Sunday 8:00 pm ❖ No show July 4 ❖ Show Monday, July 1

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KANSAS CITY GEMS

Kansas City Gems June 4 – 25 (4 weeks) Tuesdays, 1:30 – 3:30

Different Topics — Different Presenters — Each Week Members may enroll in all four classes for $15 or “drop-in” for $5.00 each. Non-Members: first visit free. Please pre-register for all Gem classes you plan to attend. We need to determine the possible attendance.

Week 1: 6/4 Histories, Mysteries and Curiosities Presenter: Sam Gill

An historical storyteller rather than a lecturer, Sam Gill helps us see history through the eyes of the people who were making it. In this presentation we will take a close look at three seemingly baffling puzzles of modern times – UFO's, Loch Ness and Big Foot.

Instructor Sam Gill taught a logic course for 15 years at Johnson County Community College and classes at Metropolitan Community College. In retirement, he has presented a variety of subjects on radio and television as well as to groups like The Civil War Round Table, Rotary Club and John Knox Village. His articles have appeared in several publications including The Humanist and The Skeptical Enquirer.

Week 2: 6/11 Orphan Trains 1854 – 1929 Presenter: Susan Pride The Orphan Train Movement was a supervised welfare program that transported abandoned, abused or homeless orphans from crowded Eastern cities of the United States to foster homes located largely in rural areas of the Midwest. About 200,000 children were transported to their new homes on trains that were labeled "orphan trains" or “baby trains." This relocation of children ended in the 1920s with the beginning of organized foster care in America.

Susan Pride is a retired educator and a resident of Richmond, Missouri. She became interested in this subject after visiting the National Orphan Train Museum and Research Center in Concordia, Kansas. Located in a converted train depot, it is dedicated to the preservation of the stories and artifacts of those who were part of the Orphan Train Movement.

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KANSAS CITY GEMS

Week 3: 6/18 Veterans Community Project KC – Tiny Houses for Vets Presenter: Vet Volunteer One homeless Vet is one too many. The Veterans Community Project (VCP) is on a mission to eliminate Veteran homelessness by providing transitional housing and enabling access to exceptional 360-degree service solutions. Starting in the Greater-Kansas City area, VCP aspires to use Kansas City as the blueprint for achieving similar successes in cities across the United States. VCP has a long-term goal of eliminating Veteran homelessness nationwide. VCP is a 501(c)(3) Missouri nonprofit corporation founded by Kansas City Veterans who were frustrated by rampant homelessness throughout the Veteran community. Housing with dignity is their goal. Check out the website at: www.veteranscommunityproject.org. We are Veterans serving Veterans.

Week 4: 6/25 Sierra Club: Saving America for Our Future Presenter: Kevin Grooms

The Sierra Club's stated mission is "To explore, enjoy, and protect the wild places of the earth; to practice and promote the responsible use of the earth's ecosystems and resources; to educate and enlist humanity to protect and restore the quality of the natural and human environment; and to use all lawful means to carry out these objectives." Our beautiful country is changing. We all have the power to save our natural landscape in both Missouri and Kansas.

Kevin Grooms has a love and curiosity for culture and the natural world that started in parks and at the family farm. An Eagle Scout and graduate of St. Pius X High School, he studied English, theater and journalism in college. Kevin is a leader for Sierra Club, serving on the executive committee of the Missouri Chapter.

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Western Civilization: Post-Colonial Africa – Zimbabwe June 4 – 25 (4 weeks)

Tuesdays, 10:00 – Noon

This same class will be presented June 5 – 26 (4 weeks)

Wednesdays, 10:00 – Noon

The British South Africa Company of Cecil Rhodes first occupied present- day Zimbabwe in the 1890s. In 1923 it became the British self-governing colony of Southern Rhodesia. Full independence was granted to the white minority government of Ian Smith in 1965 as the nation of Rhodesia. The minority government faced international pressure and civil war for the next 15 years until the black nationalist guerrilla, Robert Mugabe, assumed power in 1980. To establish a black identity, the nation changed its name to Zimbabwe. After 37 years of brutal dictatorship, a military coup removed Mugabe in 2017, leaving the country in economic chaos. This semester we’ll examine the colonial and post-colonial events that have shaped Zimbabwe. If time allows, we’ll also investigate present-day hot-spots on the continent of Africa.

Class Fee: $30

Instructor: Carol McCavitt has been teaching for SPARK since 2009. Before moving to Kansas City, Carol was a high school teacher on Long Island, where she taught Advanced Placement European History for 20 years. Educated as an undergraduate at SUNY at Stony Brook, Carol completed her Master’s Degree at Queens College in NYC and did her doctoral work at Carnegie-Mellon University in Pittsburgh.

Pre-Registration for this Class is Required and limited to 40 in each class.

To ensure your place in the class, please register EARLY. Because this class is very popular, you must pre-register. We need an accurate enrollment count before classes begin. NO registrations will be accepted on the first day of class. The comfort and safety of our members is paramount and therefore we want to avoid an over-crowded classroom. You need to register for either Tuesday or Wednesday. If on occasion you need to attend the alternate day, that is permissible but hopefully the exception.

If you wait until the class registration deadline, this class may be FULL.

WESTERN CIVILIZATION

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The Big Picture: Contemporary Non-Fiction Articles June 5 – June 26 (4 weeks)

Wednesdays, 1:30 – 3:30

In spite of the sound bite and Twitter message, the long-form non-fiction article is thriving in The New Yorker, The Atlantic, Harper’s, The New York Review of Books, American Prospect, and other print and online formats. For each session, two timely articles are selected for the class to read in advance, and lively discussions are then led by volunteer class members. This class is for SPARK members who would like to hear from other members, ask questions about a variety of topics, share personal experiences and respectfully consider different points of view. Since the class is dependent on discussions led by those who enroll, the first session will include a discussion of a preassigned article and pointers for volunteers who will lead the discussions of articles chosen for the next three weeks. Copies of selected articles (all available on the internet) will be at the SPARK office before and during the class sessions. Class Fee: $30

Class Coordinator: Judy Kirk has a Master’s Degree in literature and creative writing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. She has worked as an instructor of composition, literature and creative writing at Johnson County Community College. She has taught classes in short fiction at SPARK. Her poems have been published in the academic publications of UMKC and Johnson County Community College.

THE BIG PICTURE

Bring a Friend

For regular classes including Gems, you may invite a friend ONE time for free.

For special tours, you may invite a friend at the regular tour fee.

Please email or call SPARK to check availability for a class or tour so we know to expect your guest.

If there is a limit on class or tour size, current members will receive priority and guests may not be able to visit.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE

A Peak at Criminal Justice Practices and Processes June 6 – June 27 (4 weeks) Thursdays, 10:00 – Noon

Laws are an important element in our communities, country and society. They create a “social contract” with those around us in order to maintain a safe environment and assurances that we are dealing fairly with one another. Although most members of society will abide by these laws and rules, we are not the ones responsible for their enforcement. Whether we choose to break or follow the law is up to each person and enforcement falls into the hands of the criminal justice system. In this class we will explore the fundamentals of criminal justice, foundations of law and crime, theories of crime and measuring victimization, and ethical essentials (doing right when no one is watching). We will spend time looking at my experiences with the justice system (with the police, courts, and institutional and community correction systems) and briefly look at the juvenile justice system and the crime policy and prevention agenda on terrorism, gun control, and marijuana. I will provide an In a Nutshell summary sheet for each topic. Because I believe we learn by doing, we will have activities and discussions together. Class Fee: $30

Instructor: Dr. Carol P. Getty, Ph.D.

Dr. Carol Getty worked in and with the criminal justice system for over 40 years. She served four years as a member of the Arizona Board of Pardons and Parole, 12 years as a commissioner and chair, and 6 months on the United States Parole Commission (Presidents Reagan and George HW Bush appointments), and then taught criminal justice for 14 years at Park University, retiring as an emerita professor. She holds a BA from Wellesley College, an MS from Arizona State University in criminal justice, and a PhD from University of Missouri-Kansas City in public administration/political science. She is the author of Peace in Justice, Reflections from a Career in the Criminal Justice System.

Need a ride from the front door to the elevator? SPARK now has a wheelchair available to eliminate the long walk to

the elevator. Call the SPARK office at 816-235-2870 to make arrangements for someone to meet you at the front door and return

you there after class.

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ART TOURS

Nelson-Atkins Museum Art Tours

June 6 – June 27 (4 weeks)

Thursdays, 11:15 – 12:30

Week 1: 6/6 30 Americans

The artists in 30 Americans are significant contributors to the

complex dialogues surrounding race, history, identity and beauty that

have shaped contemporary American Art for the past four decades.

Week 2: 6/13 Different Strokes for Different Folks

Discuss works by the French Impressionists and the

revolution they ushered in.

Week 3: 6/20 Under the Big Top

This exhibit reveals the anatomy of the circus. It

showcases the behind-the-scenes of the intimate daily

lives of performers outside the ring and the impact of

grueling schedules integral to the success of the greatest

show on earth.

Week 4: 6/27 Faces from China’s Past

Chinese figure painting along with European prints offer insight into

the commonalities and differences of distinct cultures.

Class Fee: $30 Class Facilitator: Jane Harrell, 816-523-2620

Class Location: Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Lunch after the tour in the Rozzelle Court (Optional)

Parking at the Nelson-Atkins museum is $10.00, but free to members of the Museum. There is free parking in a small lot on the corner of 45th & Rockhill Road. The lot is entered from 45th Street. Enter the Museum through the glass doors on the north side of the Bloch Building.

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PEOPLE of SPARK

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SPECIAL TOUR

The Magic of Hallmark Tour

Friday, June 7

12:30 – 1:30

It’s now more than 100 years since a Nebraska teenager tucked two

shoeboxes under his arms and set out for Kansas City. He started what

is now an iconic, billion-dollar company with one of the world’s most

creative communities. On this tour we will be able to see the history,

memorabilia and talent that make the magic that is Hallmark. We will

be able to view unique art created just for Hallmark by well-known

artists like Norman Rockwell, Saul Steinberg, Grandma Moses and Sir

Winston Churchill. For a very personal experience, we will meet a

specific artist who will talk with us about her creative process. A

Hallmark Ambassador will be our escort for this eye-popping,

kaleidoscopic journey through the halls of this Kansas City landmark.

Date: June 7, 12:30 – 1:30

Place: Hallmark Visitors Center

2501 McGee, KCMO

Tour Cost: $10.00

Tour Size: 15

Parking: The closest parking garage is on the East Side of

Grand. After parking, enter where it says “Crown Center Shops” and

take the elevator to the third floor. Turn left out of the elevator and

follow the signs. Bring your parking ticket to the Hallmark Visitors

Center for a 3-hour validation for free parking. Individuals with

disabilities may park on the south side of 25th street in the designated

Hallmark Visitors Center/Kaleidoscope parking spots. You must come

in the Visitors Center to get a parking permit to display on your dash.

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“LET’S EAT OUT” This lively group meets for lunch at a different restaurant every Friday. Those attending select various restaurants to try. Whether you are new to SPARK or a longtime member, this is a fun way to meet others and try out new and interesting restaurants.

You need to be a SPARK member to attend “Let’s Eat Out” regularly. However, you are welcome to invite a non-member to

join us for a visit.

Join us Friday, June 7 at 11:30 at the Grand Street Café on the Plaza. Watch your email for the list of restaurants we will be visiting

throughout the year.

Our facilitator is Lynn Lieberman 816-223-1658 or lynnleee2001@yahoo.com

Please contact her to make a reservation by each Wednesday.

CLUBS and GROUPS

MARGARET STURGES’ BOOK CLUB

The Margaret Sturges’ Book Club meets on the third Monday of each month at 1:00 at Grand Street Café on the Plaza.

Our facilitator is Nancy Jonas Wilson, 913-782-1980, or njonaswilson@att.net

6/17 Last Night at the Blue Angel Rebecca Rotert 7/15 Paris in the Present Tense Mark Helprin 8/19 2020 Book Selection

THURSDAY BOOK CLUB

This group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 12 noon at

All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Walnut, Kansas City, MO.

Our facilitator is Sue Habiger,

816-942-3431, or shabiger22@gmail.com

6/27 Call of the Wild Jack London 7/25 To be announced 8/22 To be announced

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DONATIONS and SCHOLARSHIPS

There are several ways to

give to SPARK

Donations to SPARK contribute to the purchase of audio-visual and

classroom equipment, and cover other expenses associated with

maintaining and improving delivery of SPARK programs.

Gifts to the Frances McLaren Scholarship Fund are used to

subsidize class fees for those who would like to participate but

need monetary help.

Gifts to the Instructor Recognition Fund allow us to present a gift

bag to each instructor at the end of a class session.

Memorial Donations in memory of someone, or Honor

Donations to celebrate a special person.

In-Kind Contribution (non-cash donations such as gift cards for

instructors, equipment, supplies, etc.).

Many thanks to those who have contributed to these funds during this

past year! Your continued support is very much appreciated.

FRANCES McLAREN SCHOLARSHIP FUND

SPARK has assistance available to SPARK members needing some

extra help with class fees. The Frances McLaren Scholarship Fund

was established in memory of Frances by her family and through

donations to the fund. If you would like more information or to request

assistance, please contact:

Jan Parks at parksj3271@gmail.com or 816-523-1723

All requests are confidential.

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SPARK CLASS REGISTRATION

MEMBERSHIP and CLASS FEES

Annual Membership ............................. $40 (new or renew in January)

$20 (after May 1)

(4-6 weeks) .... $30

Humanities Classes (3 weeks) .... $25

(2 weeks) .... $20

Tours ............................................ $10 – $20

Parking Tag ............................................. $3 (per tag / per day)

Please make your check payable to SPARK

You must be a member to enroll in classes and activities.

All classes are held at the SPARK Office unless otherwise noted.

Please help SPARK by registering and mailing in your completed enrollment form and payment to be received by May 23. You may register at the May Luncheon on May 16 or you may print an enrollment form from the SPARK website and complete it or complete the printed one within this schedule and mail it to:

UMKC SPARK, 4825 Troost, Room 214D, Kansas City, MO 64110 Phone: 816-235-2870 E-mail: uprightj@umkc.edu

Visit our website: spark.umkc.edu

Pre-registration is required for all SPARK classes

BEFORE the first day of classes.

If you are sending in your registration by mail, please be aware it may take 5 or more days to reach the SPARK office through the UMKC postal system.

During the first week of class we will no longer be able to register people or sell parking tags before classes begin. However, you may complete your registration and purchase parking tags after class.

You may pre-order your parking tags by email or at the May Luncheon. (Refer to the facing page for more information on parking and purchasing parking tags).

Some classes will have a minimum or maximum enrollment.

Classes will be closed when the maximum enrollment is reached.

Classes with low enrollment will be cancelled.

Refunds or credit will be issued for cancelled classes.

Pre-register early to save your place in each class.

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PARKING and PARKING TAGS

INFORMATION about PARKING for SPARK CLASSES

The SPARK Office and classrooms are located at 4825 Troost, Room 214D, on the UMKC Campus. There is a UMKC parking lot directly south of the SPARK Office which requires a Parking Tag or Pay and Display receipt. If you plan to use parking tags, we highly recommend that you purchase them when you register for classes. There are two options for parking on the UMKC campus: 1. You can purchase UMKC Parking Tags. With the tag you may park in any lot

on the UMKC campus. Tags are $3.00 each and good for only ONE day. Be sure to scratch off the correct date and hang the tag on your rear-view mirror facing out or you will be ticketed. You may purchase parking tags at the May Luncheon on May 16 or from the SPARK Office. They can be ordered on the class enrollment form when you register for classes. If ordered by Thursday, May 23, the first tag will be mailed to you before classes begin. The rest of your tags will be clearly identified and left on the table in the office on the first day of class. Please submit your payment with your class enrollment fees or pay after the first class.

2. Another option is to purchase a Pay and Display receipt from the machine next to the main (south) entrance into the building. This allows you to park for your desired amount of time. Display the receipt on your dashboard. Cost is $1.25 per hour. Change up to $20 (in quarters) is available from the machine.

Please Note: The UMKC parking lots are monitored frequently. You will get a parking violation ticket of $30 if you do not have a CORRECTLY marked Parking Tag or Pay and Display receipt visible. If you receive a parking violation for an incorrectly marked Parking Tag, save your Parking Tag and ticket and present them to the SPARK Office.

CLASS ACCESSIBILITY

Disabled parking is available in the SPARK parking lot. You will need to display a State Disabled Parking Placard as well as a UMKC Parking Tag. (You do not need a UMKC Disabled Parking Permit.)

Elevator: The SPARK office is on the 2nd floor. You may access the 2nd floor via the elevator located in the northeast corner of the building. Be aware that it is quite a long walk from the front entrance.

SPARK now has a wheelchair available to transport you to and from the elevator. Please call the SPARK office at 816-235-2870 to check availability and make arrangements for this service.

There is also parking near the elevator on the northeast side of the building. You do not need a UMKC Disabled Parking Permit, but you will still need a UMKC Parking Tag. You will need to climb about four stairs to enter a door which is near the elevator.

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LEADERSHIP TEAM

President: Gil Nichols Secretary: Linda Landes Treasurer: Bill Webb Baila Goldstein Joni Green Jane Harrell ** George Heiser Bill Hirsch Virginia Lambright Jan Parks ** Janice Phelan Carolyn Rowe Jay Upright ** Linda Wade Janet Zimmers Diane Fillion – UMKC Ex-Officio Director

~~ Committees ~~

Curriculum: Judy Kirk Events: Baila Goldstein Marketing: Jan Parks ** Membership: Linda Wade

~~ Publications ~~

Class Catalog: Patty Fuller Monthly Events Calendar & Weekly Update Emails: Jan Parks ** Jodi Upright ** Past President

Board of Directors Committees / Publications

SPARK is a VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION... Our continued success and growth is due to the contributions and leadership of our members. We invite you to join our team. Here are some ways to volunteer:

• Help the Events Committee plan our social activities. • Join the Membership Committee to welcome new members and

improve membership experiences. • Offer to be a Class, Gem or Tour Coordinator.

• Volunteer to teach a class or give a Gem presentation. • Assist in copying handouts for instructors. • Help the Curriculum Committee identify new class topics,

instructors, tour ideas, and Gem presenters. • Offer to help with events, e.g. pre-event set-up, greet and register

guests, help serve, clean-up, etc. • Help organize instructor recognition activities and gift bags. • Help the Marketing Committee raise awareness of SPARK in the

community to recruit new members. • Share information about SPARK with your friends and invite them to

an event or class for a visit. • Share your ideas or suggestions with a Board member or

Committee chair on how we can improve SPARK.

Email or call the SPARK Office to volunteer and we will contact you.

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HOW to CONTACT SPARK

If you have questions or need help completing the registration form,

please contact the Office Coordinator at the SPARK office.

Phone: 816-235-2870 Email: uprightj@umkc.edu

UMKC SPARK, 4825 Troost, Room 214D, Kansas City, MO 64110

Visit our Website: spark.umkc.edu or Web search: UMKC SPARK

Summer 2019 May Luncheon

Second Presbyterian Church 318 E. 55th Street, KCMO 64113

Thursday, May 16 (RSVP by Tuesday, May 14) Register for classes by May 23

Classes: June 3 – 28

Fall 2019 Fall Barbeque

Thursday, September 5 (RSVP by August 29) Register for classes by September 12 Classes: September 23 – November 1

Winter 2020 Annual Meeting – Election of Board of Directors

Thursday, January 9, 2020 (RSVP by January 2, 2020) (Snow Date – January 16)

11:30 – 2:30 Register for classes by Friday, January 10

Classes: Tuesday, January 21 – Monday, March 2

Spring 2020 Spring Fling – Dessert Bar

Thursday, March 5 (RSVP by February 27) Register for classes by March 12

Classes: March 23 – May 1

CONTACTS and CALENDAR

Board Meetings 2019 – 2020

The Board usually meets the third Friday of even-numbered months

at 9:30 in the SPARK Office:

June 21, August 16, October 18, December 20, February 21, April 17.

Members are always welcome to attend Board and Committee Meetings.

JOIN US FOR AN AMAYZING GOOD TIME!

SPARK’S May Luncheon and Class Preview

Thursday, May 16th at 11:30

Second Presbyterian Church

318 E. 55th St.; KC MO 64113

• Registration: 11:30 • Buffet Luncheon: 12:00 • Meeting - Class Preview: 12:45 • Cost: $15 (Bring a guest for $10) • You may register and pay for the luncheon

on your enrollment form or pay at the luncheon

Please do pre-register.

Pre-register by Tuesday, May 14th

SPARK Office: 816-235-2870 or

Email: uprightj@umkc.edu or register on your enrollment form.

To avoid being charged for lunch,

please cancel by Tuesday, May 14th

• Learn about and register for Summer Classes

• Purchase Parking Tags

• Renew friendships and bring a friend

• Luncheon Menu: (Catered by Cosentino’s Market)

• Win a free class

• Win two free parking tags

• Win a free Gem Class

• Win a free Theater ticket