Bring your favorite board games and a snack to share. Let’s roll the dice, shuffle the cards, and make some great memories together! Host/Point of Contact: Ethan @ethanthekiwi on FB Messenger By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Musical guests: Aaron Barksdale-Burns and John Mueter Community moment: Chuck Baugh Featured speaker: Nancy Boswell, “Sincerely Yours, Laura Ingalls Wilder" In full costume, Nancy tells the story after the Little House books end, covering Laura’s move to Missouri in 1894 and why she wrote the books in her later years. She does the performance as if it is 1947, while Almanzo is still alive and Laura knows the books are being reprinted with new artwork by Garth Williams, and being translated into German and Japanese. She includes the letter she wrote to be included in the books for the children...
Join fellow Oasians for a self-guided tour of the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum! Lunch will follow at Square Pizza; see separate event and attend either or both. Admission: Adults: $12 Seniors 62+: $10 Veterans/military retired-disabled: $10 College students: $8 Youth 13-18: $5 *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Join fellow Oasians for lunch at Square Pizza! Is it really square? Yes, yes it is. This follows the Truman Library tour (see separate event), so time is approximate. Attend either or both! *By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Featured speaker: Jude Lane, "The ABLE Account: A Free Savings Option for People With Disabilities" Musical guests: Kris and Chris Duo (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556192084686) Community moment: Bill Barnes Jude is a longtime Oasis member and currently in his second year of law school at KU. He is a paralegal and has been working in estate planning and Medicaid planning for over four years, specializing in special needs trusts. His firm also supports Special Needs Assured, a 501(c)(3) charity that focuses on empowering people in the special needs community. Parallel park in the neighborhood near our building or in the "free on Sundays"...
*Note: It's okay if you can't get there until 5:15-5:30. At Kansas City Oasis our values are "People are more important than beliefs," "human hands solve human problems," and "meaning comes from making a difference." In that spirit, we partner with Micah Ministry the SECOND MONDAY of each month in helping our less fortunate neighbors. Some Oasians choose to go every Monday. Volunteers will greet the guests, serve food and offer beverages. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
Musical guest: Beth Watts Nelson (https://www.bethwattsnelson.com/) Community moment: Ami Varney + David Krampus Featured presentation: The 816 Bicycle Collective The 816 Bicycle Collective is a nonprofit advocacy organization umbrellaed under The Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation. It is a collective of individuals from diverse backgrounds working on a volunteer basis to rescue and repair bicycles. The 816 Bicycle Collective believes in empowerment through education and supports the use of bicycles as a healthy and ecological means of transportation. About the speakers: Sean Eagan is a co-founder, board member and volunteer at The 816 Bicycle Collective. They have been an avid...
Musical guest: Cat Voltron (https://www.facebook.com/CatVoltronMusic) Community moment: Adrienne Anderson Featured speaker: Mike Marcus, Thelma's Kitchen & Reconciliation Services At Thelma’s Kitchen, we believe that food is more than nourishment — it’s a way to bring people together, foster understanding and build a stronger, more connected community. This talk will explore the history of redlining in Kansas City, and how our pay-it-forward café model creates a welcoming space where all are valued, and how small acts of generosity can have a lasting impact on individuals and neighborhoods in conjunction with restorative mental and social health services. Short Bio: Mike Marcus is...
Bring your favorite board games and a snack to share. Let’s roll the dice, shuffle the cards, and make some great memories together! Host/Point of Contact: Ethan @ethanthekiwi on FB Messenger By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
We are sponsoring a blood drive with the Community Blood Center (https://www.savealifenow.org/) for our Service Sunday. You can use the following link to reserve your time slot: https://donate.savealifenow.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/85030 We will have a separate volunteer opportunity in the foyer during the blood drive with details to be announced soon. By participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Oasis Code of Conduct (http://www.kcoasis.org/about-oasis/code-of-conduct/).
