We are excited to bring back our 'Senior-versity' a vibrant and welcoming program designed especially for our retired community! This reimagined initiative is all about keeping you young at heart, active, and connected - with a full calendar of free or low cost events, activities, and outings tailored just for you. Whether it's a local adventure, a cultural experience, or a fun social gathering, Senior-versity takes the hassle out of participating - no parking worries, no stress - just great times and even better company. It's your time to explore, engage, and enjoy life to the fullest with a group that's all about living well at every age!!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JUNE 12th - BOURBON COUNTY MURAL TROLLEY TOUR
Kick-Off of Senior-versity!!!
1:30pm - Meet at Ellis Fine Arts Building on campus of FSCC. Enjoy light refreshments and meet & greet.
2:30pm - Take a trolley tour of our amazing BOURBON COUNTY MURALS. Learn the history and significance of each one while riding Dolly the Trolley! Space is limited.
FREE EVENT - Click to RSVP HERE
JULY 10th - FREE PAINTING CLASS BY ARTIFICERS
1:30pm-3:30pm
Ellis Fine Arts Building - Meeting Rooms
Come enjoy a relaxing afternoon and paint with the Artificers. Take your painting home!
Refreshments served.
FREE EVENT - Click to RSVP HERE
AUGUST 14TH - TOUR FSCC CAMPUS & MEET NEW PRESIDENT
1:30pm-3:30pm
We will meet at the Ellis Fine Arts Building at 1:30pm
Come check out newly renovated:
Bailey Hall Student Union
Cafeteria
Cleaver/Boileau/Burris Agriculture Hall
Arnold Arena & Athletic Facilities
Plus, get a chance to meet the New President and have a short Q&A session.
FREE EVENT - Click to RSVP HERE
SEPTEMBER 11TH - TOUR BRAND NEW MARY QUEEN OF ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH
1:30pm-3:30pm
We will meet in front of Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church and take a tour of the magnificent new build.
The historic Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Fort Scott, Kansas, sustained extensive damage in a fire that occurred on August 29, 2022. The fire was caused by a lightning strike, and the church was deemed a total loss. The new Mary Queen of Angles Catholic Church had its first Mass on November 23rd, 2024.
FREE EVENT - Click to RSVP HERE
OCTOBER 9TH - TOUR GORDON PARKS MUSEUM
1:30pm-3:30pm
We will meet in the Ellis Fine Arts Building on campus of FSCC. Tour the Gordon Parks Museum and wander through all the pictures submitted from the photography contest from the Gordon Parks Celebration. After lets get a little competitive with some games and refreshments!
The annual Gordon Parks Celebration in Fort Scott, KS, honors the life and legacy of the late, Fort Scott-native, Gordon Parks, a renowned photographer, filmmaker, writer, and musician. The celebration, which began in 2004, typically features a range of events, including film screenings, performances, and presentations. The 22nd annual celebration will be October 2-4, 2025.
FREE EVENT - Click to RSVP HERE
NOVEMBER 11TH - VETERANS DAY PROGRAM AT NATIONAL CEMETERY #1
10am - ??
We will meet in the Ellis Fine Arts Building on campus of FSCC.
Don't stress about parking or walking - we will bus over to National Cemetery #1 to be apart of the Veterans Day Program. Following the program, we will bus to the VFW for a free will lunch and then back to Ellis. Please bring donation for the lunch.
FREE EVENT - Click to RSVP HERE
DECEMBER 11TH - DOLLY HOLLYDAY CHRISTMAS LIGHTS TROLLEY TOUR
5:20pm-7:00pm
We will meet at the Chamber Office
FREE event exclusively for our Senior-versity group. Tour starts at 5:45pm and lasts about an hour. Enjoy cookies & hot chocolate, singing with elves and much more. Spots are limited to 24, space for 2 wheelchairs. Reserve EARLY!
FREE EVENT - Click to RSVP HERE
