Truman Memorial Building
Built 1926 - Rededicated 2002
The historic Truman Memorial Building is a great place for all your business and special event needs. We can provide you with meeting space for less than 10 and banquet space for up to 325 people. The facility houses an Auditorium/ Gymnasium with a capacity to hold over 1,000 participants. For conferences we can provide a classroom setting or a boardroom for large committee meetings. The facility is available to rent for private functions including baby showers, retirement parties, wedding receptions, and class reunions. We encourage you to visit us for a tour of the facility and to discuss how we may meet your event planning needs.The facility entrance is located on Pleasant Street, at street level, directly opposite the Palmer Center.
History | Veterans Video Project | Rental Information
Facilities Include:
- Auditorium/Gymnasium
- Expanded Stage Area
- Historical Exhibit Room
- Veterans Hall
- Multipurpose Room
- Small Meeting Rooms
- Catering Kitchen
Rental Rooms Suitable for:
Facility Hours
| Monday through Friday |
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
| Saturday |
1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Sunday |
Closed |
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We are open extended hours for rentals and special events. |
Facility Organizations
Civil Air Patrol (CAP)
The Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the official United States Air Force Auxiliary and serves under that command. It is a volunteer, non-profit organization with three mandated missions: 1) Emergency Service - inland search and rescue, 2) Aerospace Education - internal and public and 3) Cadet Programs - leadership, space and aviation training for youth ages 12 to 18. The local unit known as the Harry S. Truman Composite Squadron meets in the Truman Memorial Building. For more information call 674-5996.
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Monday |
7:00 - 9:30 p.m. |
Independence Table Tennis Club
The Independence Table Tennis Club meets at the Truman Memorial Building. The club is open to all residents for singles or doubles play. The level of play includes novices and serious competitive players.
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Mon & Wed |
9:00 - 11:30 a.m. |
Cost:
The yearly membership is $5.00 for all participants. Thursday night Table Tennis is now being offered from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. There is a $2.00 drop in fee at the time of registration. Bring your paddle and a friend. Look for information on the Fall Tournement coming soon.
Food Handler's Classes held at the Truman Memorial Building
Sponsored by the City of Independence Health Department. The cost is $15.00 per person. For more information, contact the Health Department at 325-7194.
Write Place Poetry Society
The Write Place Poetry Society meets the second Wednesday of each month. Informal and inspiring, this group gets together to share their original poetry with others. Bring your work to share and read with others.
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2nd Wed each month |
6:30 - 8:30 p.m. |
Appreciative Loving (Adults)
This Class is an exploration on working in relationships. You have the power to teach others how you want to be treated and to create loving relationships. Come learn to harness that power.
Sessions: Tuesdays, June 3rd, July 1st, August 5th from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Class is Free - Pre-registartion is required.
Starting Over (Adults)
Learn to creat the life you want by focusing on your goals and valuse. Each class participant will receive and individual coaching session with a certifiied professional coach.
Sessions: Tuesdays, June 3rd, July 1st, August 5th from 11:00 to Noon.
Class is Free - Pre-registration is required.
Truman Memorial Building Preschool Dance classes
Instructor – Claudia, from Claudia’s School of Dance
Starting the first week of October, 2008
Cost $32 for each 4 week session
Time 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM
For youth ages 3-5
Location – TMB Stage
Activity # 21005, Lyrical Dance Sessions are held on Mondays:
Session 01, October 6th to 27th
Session 02, November 3rd to 24th
Session 03, December 1st to December 22nd
Session 04, January 5th to 26th (no class on M L King Day)
Session 05, February 2nd to 23rd
Activity # 21006, Ballet Dance Sessions are held on Tuesdays:
Session 01, October 7th to 28th
Session 02, November 4th to 25th (no class on Veterans Day)
Session 03, December 2nd to 23rd
Session 04, January 6th to 27th
Session 05, February 3rd to 24th
Activity # 21007, Jazz Dance Sessions are held on Wednesdays:
Session 01, October 8th to 29th
Session 02, November 5th to 26th
Session 03, December 3rd to 17th
Session 04, January 7th to January 28th
Session 05, February 4th to February 25th