Johnson County Kansas

Johnson County is getting farther down the path than ever before towards having an all-year, 24-hour a day homeless services center to fill a much-needed gap in community services

The Commission on Aging will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, and at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, in the Johnson County Sunset Drive Office Building, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. The Oct. 9 meeting will include a legislative breakfast at 8:15 a.m. before the meeting. For more information, call 913-715-8860 or 800-766-3777 TDD or visit jocogov.org/coa.

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community? Johnson County Catch-a-Ride and the Home-Delivered Meals program need your help, especially in our rural communities.

To stay connected with the community and highlight its various classes, the Aging and Human Services Department is now part of Connect Johnson County.

National Centenarian’s Day is observed annually on Sept. 22. It is a day set aside to celebrate and honor those who have reached the age of 100.

With Medicare open enrollment (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7) upon us, knowledge and preparation are the keys to a less stressful season. One of the best ways to get ready is by setting up your account through the Medicare.gov website.

A third time capsule is being added to the Johnson County Square near Santa Fe Street and Kansas Avenue in Olathe to celebrate the founding of Johnson County Government 167 years ago.

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