Spring Quarter 2026
SPARK’s Spring Quarter 2026 will begin on March 23 and end on May 1.
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March 2026
Greek Islands, French Castles and William the Conqueror at Kingswood with Bob Packett
March 23–April 27 | 1:30–3:30pm | In Person Only – $40 Class Location: Kingswood Senior Living Community, 10000 Wornall, Kansas City, MO In honor of the 1,000th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s birth, we’ll tour the cities of Caen and Rouen. Both were major Norman headquarters, so we’ll also look at Norman history, the life of William the […]
Accidental Activism: Integration of KC’s Hospitals with Deb Keating
March 23–April 27, 10 am–Noon | In Person and on Zoom – $40 In the early days of Kansas City’s growth and in keeping with social mores of the time, the city’s hospitals were both segregated and separate. Find out how the recommendations of a young accountant in Kansas City’s budget department triggered dramatic social […]
Tai Chi for Arthritis (TCA) with Sarah Stanmorr – Advanced Beginner (enroll by calling/emailing)
Email spark@umkc.edu or call (816) 235-2870 to enroll. Sarah Stanmorr must approve your enrollment for this quarter. Mondays, January 12–February 16 (No class on Jan 19) AND Wednesdays (January 14–February 18) | In Person Only at 4747 Troost Ave, KCMO Room 201 Advanced Beginners (some knowledge of Tai Chi): 11 am–Noon | $40 This […]
Ladies, Legends and Lands of Rock ‘n Roll with Steve Lopes
Mar 23–April 27 | 1:30–3:30 pm | In Person or Online – $40 We’ll discuss influential female rockers, myths and legends rock has generated, and the regions that spawned distinct rock styles. Sampling the music discussed is a key component to this class. Participants are urged to share their opinions, observations and experiences. Steve Lopes – Educator; Master […]
World War II Clubmobiles with Robert Gangwere
Two weeks only: March 24 and March 31 | 10 am–Noon | In Person or Online – $20 American Red Cross clubmobiles were mobile kitchens staffed by a thousand or more “clubmobile girls” who played an integral role in maintaining the morale of thousands of American Gis during World War II. Some of them served closer […]
Western Civilization: The Rise of Prussia and Russia in The Age of Louis XIV with Carol McCavitt – Choose Tuesday or Wednesday
The same class is presented on Tuesday and repeated Wednesday – $40 Navigate to western-civilization-prussua-the-age-of-louis-xiv-with-carol-mccavitt to enroll. CHOOSE ONE Tuesdays, March 24–April 28 | 10 am–Noon | In Person Only at 4747 Troost Ave, KCMO, Room 22B Wednesdays, March 25-April 29 | 10 am–Noon | In Person at 4747 Troost Ave, KCMO, Room 22B or Online […]
Kansas City Gems Week 1: An American Journey (1860-1900) with Chris Hodges
March 24 | 1:30 pm |In Person or Online – $10 KC Gems last 1-2 hours depending on the topic and presenter. Alexander Brown was born on an Ohio farm, but like many Americans he joined the great migration from rural life to new opportunities. Brown survived two of the deadliest events of the Civil […]
Kansas City Gems Bundle for Spring 2026 (all 6 sessions for a reduced price)
March 25 – April 28 | 1:30 pm | KC Gems last 1-2 hours depending on the topic and presenter. Enjoy all 6 sessions of our Spring 2026 for a reduced price! Kansas City Gems Week 1: An American Journey (1860-1900) with Chris Hodges Kansas City Gems Week 2: Democracy Needs Journalism with Yvette Walker […]
Western Civilization: The Rise of Prussia and Russia in The Age of Louis XIV with Carol McCavitt – Choose Wednesday or Tuesday
The same class is presented on Tuesday and repeated Wednesday – $40 CHOOSE ONE Tuesdays, March 24–April 28 | 10 am–Noon | In Person Only at 4747 Troost Ave, KCMO, Room 22B Wednesdays, March 25-April 29 | 10 am–Noon | In Person at 4747 Troost Ave, KCMO, Room 22B or Online via Zoom Following the Peace […]
Understanding Movies with Joe Heyen (Spring 2026)
March 25-April 29 (six weeks) | 1:00–4:00 pm In Person Only at 4747 Troost Ave, KCMO, Room 22B – $40 This quarter’s theme will be psychology. Our movies will include Ordinary People, One Flew over the Cuckoo’s nest, Good Will Hunting, and Girl Interrupted. Each class begins with a short talk with insightful information about […]
Civil Rights in America: Part XV with David Jeter
March 26–April 30 | 10 am–Noon | In Person or Online – $40 This popular class resumes the study of the 1960s Modern Civil Rights Period and the actions of African Americans in their quest for equal rights as American citizens. Don’t hesitate to sign up even if you haven’t attended any of the previous classes in […]
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