First
Tuesdays
Fuel your body and your brain!
First Tuesdays | 7 pm
Jun 3
- Snacks and visiting at 6:30pm
- Program at 7 pm
Our program will be “The Origin and Expansion of Women’s Competitive Athletics in America,” by Marlene Mawson, PhD. Marlene Mawson is an emerita professor of physical education who was a faculty member at the University of Kansas from 1968 to 1990. Known as the “Mother of KU Women’s Athletics,” Marlene Mawson initiated athletics for women at KU in 1968 and voluntarily coached four of the six sports offered before the program was merged with KU Athletics in 1974. The “Exemplary Woman Athlete of the Year at KU,” named for her, has been awarded each year since 2008.
When: 6:30 pm
Where: CentriqTraining, 1740 W 92nd St, KCMO 64114, entrance and parking is on the east side of the building
First Tuesdays Schedule
Jan 3, 2023 — Financial planning for women with KCE member Katrina Jones.
Feb 7, 2023 — Three “Heart-Smart” activities: chair yoga, red wine & chocolate tastings, and CPR video.
March 7, 2023 — Lizze Place, founder of Take a Hike, KC, a fabulous local trail guide.
April 4, 2023 — Fashion Show & Tell, featuring some of our favorite running/walking gear.
May 2, 2023 — Race Walking Clinic with Heartland Racewalkers.
June 6, 2023 — Our annual Open House. Party plus speaker Denise Selbee-Koch from Dirty Girls Adventures
July 11, 2023 — Moving to the 2nd Tues to avoid the July 4th holiday. “Living in Congruence” workshop with Erin Fajen
Aug 1, 2023 — Stretch Lab demo
Sept 5, 2023 — Hula hooping for fun and fitness
Oct 3, 2023 — Inspiration from two amazing women who had to change their approach to swimming/running/biking after a stroke and an auto accident.
Nov 7, 2023 — Cooking demo with tasting and a fitness clothing/gear swap.
Dec 5, 2023 — Holiday Party & PaceSetter Award
Jan 2, 2024 — Goal setting for the New Year
Feb 6, 2024 — Special screening of the documentary “Go On, Be Brave”.
Mar 5, 2024 — Nutrition to fuel your running/walking
Apr 2, 2024 — Kristin Summers on holistic self-care tools and resources
May 7, 2024 — Kelly Trowbridge on mindfulness while running/walking.
June 4, 2024 — Open House! Socialize and learn more about KC Express.
July 2, 2024 — Alex Warden-Michl, a pelvic floor physical therapist.
Aug 6, 2024 — Benefits of pilates with Bodybar Fitness Studio
Sept 3, 2024 — Ziva Patt-Rappaport on marathoning & staying healthy.
Oct 1, 2024 — Open Forum: sharing ideas to help each other keep going.
Nov 4, 2024 — No Meeting; Election Day. VOTE!
Dec 3, 2024 — Holiday Party and Marilyn Lappin on her running journey and World Majors marathons.
Jan 7, 2025 — No meeting due to weather conditions.
Feb 4, 2025 — Life Coach and Legacy Liberator Andrea Luzon discussed 2025 intentions and “Contentment Keys”.
Mar 4, 2025 — Brooke Salvaggio of URBAVORE Urban Farm & Compost Collective KC discussed her businesses as a model for urban sustainability.
Apr 1, 2025 — Coach Helen led us through a strength session and discussion
May 6, 2025 — Luis Altoro, the co-owner of Comfort Plus shoe store spoke on the importance of caring for our feet and proper shoes.