JOYS (Just Older Youths)
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JOYS is for senior parishisoners (55+). The mission of the group is to provide social, spiritual, & educational opportunites to the members. We offer social functions, off-site fieldtrips, and events throughout the year. There are no dues or meetings. Participants pay their own way for any of the outings and events. This is a great way to socialize, meet new parishioners and get involved. JOYS always welcomes new members.
Please contact Mary Connor for more information or to be added to their email list. mary.connor@stmichaelcp.org | 913-402-3920
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2022-2023 Registration now Open
There are no dues or meetings. If you would like to be receive emails and updates regarding JOYS events & gatherings register below. We are updating our JOYS membership list, so all current and new members should register and/or update information.
REGISTER HERE
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2022-2023 Calendar Coming Soon
We are forming a JOYS Commitee to help plan the 2022-2023 calendar of events. If you would like to be on the commitee, contact Mary Connor in the parish office at 913-402-3920.
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Past events Calendar events
Friday, August 6: Potluck and Bingo at Parish Hall, 6:30 P.M. Meat and drinks will be provided. Don Puchalla, from K of C, will smoke meat. Bingo after dinner.
Wednesday, September 15: A visit to Serendipity Farm and Wine. Tour & wine tasting.
Friday, October 29: 6:30 P.M. Halloween party at Talk of the Town restaurant (135th, just East of Nall). We will be celebrating Fall and early Halloween. Plan to wear a costume and you may win a prize.
Cancelled-Thursday, November 11: Veterans Day. 12:00 P.M. Lunch in Parish Hall (order in) and speaker--a local Veteran--about our Veterans and their lives.
NEW DATE- Thursday, November 18: Friendsgiving Luncheon- 12:00 P.M. Parish Hall
Saturday, December 11: Meet at 6:30 P.M. at the home of Mike & Loy Flanagan, for Christmas party and annual White Elephant gift exchange. Bring a festive snack or dessert and a wrapped gift for the exchange. Also, bring whatever you want to drink. Who knows; Santa might even show up!!!
Friday, January 14: 6:30 P.M. Our annual Wine Gathering, contributing to the Defenders Ball wine auction in February. The gathering will be hosted by Jan Penka, 5417 West 141st Terrace, Leawood. Bring a dish for potluck, a bottle of wine to donate, and whatever you want to drink.
Thursday, February 10: 12:00 P.M. Gathering at the Parish Hall for lunch—Pizza or similar meal ordered in; then a speaker or program to be determined. More details later, and the event is subject to change.- CANCELLED
Thursday, March 17: 6:30 P.M. Our annual St. Patrick’s Day party, at the home of Mike and Doreen Haughton, 6809 West 156th Terrace, OP. Wear green and bring an appetizer or dessert and whatever you want to drink. Oh, don’t forget to bring a good Irish joke or story! Cancelled.
New: Friday, March 18- 4:30 P.M. We will be meeting at the St. Michael Fish Fry. RSVP
April (date TBD): Lunch and tour at Arboretum of Overland Park, 8909 West 179th Street, Bucyrus, KS. Lunch is available in the EEVC on site. Admission to the park is $3. Cost of the guided tour is $10 per person. There are some accommodations for those with disabilities.
Cancelled
Thursday, May 12: Happy Hour at Pinstripes to celebrate the end of the year. We will have a room reserved for us if possible. Last time there, people stayed for dinner and a good time was had by all.- Rescheduled- Thursday, June 2.
Updates/changes to be sent as events get closer.