Bishop Spencer PlaceLocated near the Country Club Plaza, Bishop Spencer Place is a distinguished retirement community with easy access to culture, cuisine, and adventure.
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July 2023

July was sure a hot month outside in Kansas City, but here at Bishop Spencer Place we stayed cool, entertained, and engaged!


Halloween 2022 - Full of Treats, No Tricks

Another spooktacular Halloween at Bishop Spencer Place! Residents and staff had as much fun dressing up as they did seeing neighbors and friends dressed up! Our Canterbury Dining was the perfect…


Mother's Day Tribute to Bobbie Ellis

Betse Ellis isn't just one of the performers here at Bishop Spencer Place, she's also resident, Bobbie Ellis' daughter. We were not disappointed to receive this beautiful, loving tribute to her…


Father's Day Tribute - Phill Levi

Phill Levi’s daughter, Mary, shared a quality about her father many might not know. “My brother, sister, and I have lots of wonderful memories of growing up with our dad,” Mary gushed about…


Father's Day Tribute - Michael Walling

Martha Elinwood, daughter of resident Michael Walling, took some time to share with us a few of the many favorite times of her dad. Michael Walling, the game show contestant: The whole family…


Father's Day Tribute - John Carter

"The Angel Food Cake and the Dog House" John Carter's daughter, Carol, shared with us a funny story about her dad (and what put him in the doghouse with Mrs. Carter). For years John & Bettye…


Father's Day Tribute - Don Carlton

"Lottery Day at the K" Don Carlton’s daughter, Rachel shared with us one of her favorite memories of her dad when she worked for the Kauffman Foundation. All associates were offered a…


National Wine Day

John Keats must have been describing our residents when he said, "Give me books, French wine, fruit, fine weather and a little music played out of doors by somebody I do not know." Our residents…


Mother's Day tribute - Bess LeFevre

We asked resident families to tell us their favorite memories of their mothers, and we were not disappointed by their responses. Jeanne Cooper recalled a beautiful story of when she was in grade…


Mother's Day tribute - Barbara Gattermeir

We asked resident families to tell us their favorite memories of their mothers, and we were not disappointed by their responses. Amy Mattox shared with us a sweet sentiment of our resident,…


National Drink Wine Day!

Our residents don't miss an opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine with a friend or neighbor... even if it is socially distanced.


It's Friday! Red Friday!

It's also Cocktail and Mocktail Friday. Sunday the Chiefs will dominate in the playoffs and our residents donned their red gear in support of their beloved team while we delivered happy hour to…


National Hat Day - January 15, 2021

Chapeau. Sombrero. Has. Whatever you call them - this past Friday, January 15th we celebrated National Hat Day with one of the oldest accessories. Our residents donned their favorite hats while…


Shots of Hope

January 20th brought a lot of excitement and hope for our Independent Living residents. Through our partnership with Saint Luke's, all residents who wanted the vaccination received one. Brighter…


New Year Brings Good Cheer

A door to door socially distanced happy hour delivery brings good cheer and mocktails and cocktails to our incredible residents.



Milestone Birthdays

It isn't every day you get the Kansas City Symphony's Victoria Botero and Filip Lazovski to perform on your birthday. But when it's a birthday at Bishop Spencer Place - it only makes sense!


Outdoor Concert with Molly and Joe

Our friends Molly Hammer and Joe Cartwright joined us for a Friday afternoon outdoor concert. Residents met, socially distanced, in the Bishop’s Garden and enjoyed the sounds of cool jazz under…


Father's Day Parade - June 21, 2020

We had a great day celebrating our dads Sunday. We were excited to celebrate your day with a socially-distanced parade of cars. Out with the Father’s Day BBQ and in with the honking, beeping,…


Mother's Day Parade

Thank you to all family and friends who came out to celebrate our moms this Mother's Day! What a beautiful procession of love and celebration of mothers in our community. Thank you to everyone who…