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Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: First Thursday of every month Times: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Mary Jo Heyen, Meditation and Dreamwork Practitioner
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC- MONTHLY Drop in and get your blood pressure checked by a registered nurse from Estes Park Medical Center
Location: Community Center - Senior Services Dates: Third Monday of each month Times: 12:30 - 1 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: none; drop-in
MEDICARE COUNSELING Need help with Medicare? One-on-one sessions with a certified Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program counselor. Appointment required.
Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: 7/25, 8/22, 9/26, 10/24, 11/14 Times: 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (45-minute sessions) Fee: Free Registration deadline: Open until filled; phone or in person registration required Instructor: David James, UCHealth Aspen Club
FIRST FRIDAY CULTIVATING WELL-BEING Join us the first Friday of each month to explore evidence/ experience-based approaches that can assist us with developing and cultivating well-being in our daily lives. There is extensive research that supports happiness and well-being that can emerge out of facing our anger, depression, and grief. “Blue zones” that contain centenarians who live happy and fulfilling lives, and healthy communities have now been studied for decades, providing guidance to lead us toward healthier cultural, psychological, and physiological lifestyle choices throughout our entire lives. Come with an open mind and a willingness to listen and share.
Location: Community Center Cassroom Dates: First Friday of the month beginning 7/6 Times: 10 -11:30 a.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: James F. Kettering, M.A., Ed.D. of Leaders Network International
SHINGRIX, A NEW DEFENSE AGAINST THE SHINGLES VIRUS The presentation will cover what shingles is, the risk factors for shingles and what you should look for. What the recommendations are for getting a vaccine against shingles, the effectieness for Shingrix vs Zostavax, what the possible side effects are, who should get the vaccine and why.
Location: Community Center Chiquita/Room C Dates: Tu 9/4 Times: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; registration required Instructor: Amber Crawford, PharmD, Pharmacy Manager at Estes Park Safeway
OFFICE ON AGEING RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS Join Linda Rumney, Lead Program Coordinator with Larimer Country Department of Human Services, as she provides an overview of the Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA). The program will explain who they are, what services they provide, and why and when to call them. Linda will focus on two of LOCA’s programs: Options Counseling and Caregiver Consults. In addition, she will cover specific programs and services that are available in Estes Park.
Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: W 9/5 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; registration required Presented by: Linda Rumney, Larimer County Office on Aging
THE BASICS: MEMORY LOSS, DEMENTIA, AND ALZHEIMER'S Alzheimer’s disease is not a normal part of aging. If someone you know is affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s time to learn the facts. This program provides information on detection, possible causes, risk factors, stages or the disease, treatment, and more!
Location: Community Center Chiquita/Room C Dates: W 9/5 Times: 1 - 2:30 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; registration required Instructor: Katie Fahrenbruch, M.Ed., Regional Director, Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado
NINE WARNING SIGNS NOT TO IGNORE The presentation will describe 9 signs and symptoms that warrant a clinical evaluation. The list includes chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. These along with 6 others will be discussed for you to become knowledgeable about when to call 911 and when to contact your general practitioner.
Location: Community Center Chiquita/Room C Dates: Tu 9/18 Times: 1 - 2:30 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; registration required Instructor: Ted Beckman, Division Chief/ Manager of Poudre Valley Health Emergency Medical Services
LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS / DIABETES UCHealth will sponsor two six-week series geared towards anyone suffering from chronic conditions or diabetes. In both classes, participants will recieve guidance, education and support to make positive changes in nutrition, medication management, physical activity, symptom management and improve mental health. The Chronic Conditions class will focus discussion on hypertension, diabetes, arthritis, previous heart attack and autoimmune diseases (MS, lupus).
Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: W 9/19 -10/24 (Chronic Conditions); W 10/31-12/12 (Diabetes Series; no class on 11/21) Times: 1:30 - 4 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: 9/12 (Chronic Conditions); 10/24 (Diabetes) Instructor: Cindy Ballinghoff, R.N., B.S.N., Estes Park Medical Center, and Katie Plassmeyer, R.N., N.P.-C, Timberline Medical Clinic
MEDICARE UPDATES 2019 October 15 through December 7 is the time to review and make changes to your Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) and Medicare Advantage Plan. This presentation will prepare you by providing an overview of changes to plans and to Medicare in general.
Location: Community Center Chiquita/Room C Dates: Tu 10/16 Times: 1- 2:30 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; registration required Instructor: Kim Ferro, Aspen Club Community Health Coordinator
PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN (PDP) COUNSELING Need Help with Medicare? 30-minute one-on-one sessions with a certified Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program counselor. Stop by senior services at the community center for a prescription drug plan worksheet prior to your appointment.
Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: Th 10/25 and 11/15 Time: 9:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (30-minute sessions)Fee: Free Registration deadline: Open until filled; phone or in person registration required Contact/Instructor: UCHealth Aspen Club
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP - MEETS QUARTELY If you are experiencing low vision and need a little extra support or guidance, this group is for you. Disabled Resource Services will host a quarterly meeting to discuss low vision related topics and help you stay up to date on blindness-related news and research. They can also help you access assistive devices like magnifiers, closed circuit televisions, task lights, talking watches and more.
Location: Community Cener Classroom Dates: Tu 12/11 Times: 1 - 2 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Disabled Resource Services of Loveland and Fort Collins
SUPREME COURT DISCUSSION - WEEKLY Utilizing recent and upcoming cases for relevant context, this discussion group will examine both broad and specific constitutional issues. Participants are encouraged to follow current Supreme Court decisions and commentary in the news media and bring articles and questions to class.
Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: Tu (weekly) Times: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Eric Waples
COOKING CLASSES FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T COOK This four-week class series will teach seniors and active adults how to cook easy, but still healthy, foods in a hurry using minimal equipment, ingredients, and prep time. Each week you'll learn a new formula that's easily adaptable to your tastes and the ingredients you have on hand--perfect for people who hate recipies!
Location: Community Center Kitchen Dates: M 8/6 - 8/27 Time: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Fee: Free; registration required Registration deadline: M 7/30 (min/max 9/15) Presented by: Chazz Glaze, Community Health Educator
THE GREAT COURSES - MASTERWORKS OF AMERICAN ART DVD lectures presented by Professor William Koss, an independent art historian with the Smithsonian Institution. This 12-week course will explore the remarkable history of American art from its origins in the colonial past until shortly before the First World War.
Location: Community Center Chiquita/Room C Dates: M 9/10 - 11/26 Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; drop-in Contact/Instructor: Lois Sumey, Group Facilitator
Location: Community Center Lower Fitness Room Dates: M (weekly) Begins 7/9/18 NEW! Times: 10:15 - 11 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Patricia G.
GET FIT, STAY FIT - GROUP FITNESS-INCLUSION This class is designed for active seniors who want to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and (all important) balance for daily living and activities. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles or balls are offered for resistance. Both standing and seated movements and exercises will be used in this no-impact class. The exercise room will be set to meet the needs of folks who are able to move freely without balance support as well as those needing a bit of balance support (in the form of a chair.)
Location: Community Center Lower Fitness Room Dates: M, Tu, W (weekly) Times: 11:45 - 12:30 p.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Libby R.
GENTLE YOGA NEW! - GROUP FITNESS-INCLUSION Improve your strength, flexibility, and mobility through standing or seated yoga poses specially adapted for seniors (55 and older) at any level of health and fitness. Chairs and props are provided to keep everyone safe and supported. No need to bring a yoga mat
Location: Community Center Upper Fitness RoomDates: T (weekly)Times: 9 - 9:50 a.m.Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admissionRegistration deadline: None; drop-inInstructor: Jackie N, Shambhava Yoga (RYT 200), Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga
TAI CHI - GROUP FITNESS-INCLUSION Tai chi is an ancient Chinese art consisting of relaxed, slow movements that serve to release tension in the body and enhance posture, balance and strength.
Location: Community Center Upper Fitness Room Dates: W (weekly) Times: 9:30 - 10:20 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Kristina N, Certified Tai Chi, Chi Qi Gong Instructor
SENIOR YOGA - GROUP FITNESS-INCLUSION Designed for seniors and older adults, Senior Yoga leads you through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation help promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
Location: Community Center Upper Fitness Room Dates: Th (weekly) Times: 10 - 10:50 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: David P, Yoga Fit Certified Instructor
N’BALANCE - SPECIALTY FITNESS Eight-week, evidenced-based, falls-prevention program funded by the Larimer County Office on Aging. Participants must be age 60 or older and live in Larimer County. Class size is limited to ten.
Location: Community Center Lower Fitness Room Dates: Tu, Th 9/11 - 11/1 Times: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: Registration opens 8/20 and is open until filled. A short, mandatory balance evaluation is required before class starts. Please call senior services at 970-586-8191 to schedule a time to meet in person with an N'Balance Instructor before being registered for class. Instructor: Kelly C and Beth H, Certified N’Balance Instructors
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALLS PREVENTION (LEVEL 1) - SPECIALTY FITNESS This 6-week class is easy, enjoyable and ideal for beginners, with or without arthritis. Participants will learn slow, smooth, continuous movements that strengthen internal muscles and loosen joints and ligaments while calming the mind.
Location: Community Center Upper Fitness Room Dates: F 9/7 - 10/12 (session 1); 10/19 - 11/30 (session 2) no class 11/23 Times: TBD Fee: TBD Registration deadline: 9/7 (session 1); 10/19 (session 2) Instructor: Mike C., P.T., Certified Tai Chi Instructor
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALLS PREVENTION (LEVEL 2) - SPECIALTY FITNESS This 6-week class is easy, enjoyable and ideal for beginners, with or without arthritis. Participants will build on skills learned in the prerequisite class, Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (Level 1).
Location: Community Center Lower Fitness Room Dates: F 9/7- 10/12 (session 1); 10/19- 11/30 (session 2) no class 11/23 Times: TBD Fee: TBD Registration deadline: 9/7 (session 1); 10/19 (session 2) Instructor: Mike C, P.T., Certified Tai Chi Instructor
ADULT 1 TAP DANCE - SPECIALTY FITNESS Learn the basics of Broadway tap dance along with a choreographed dance number by the end of this eight-week session. Designed for beginning adults who want to improve their tap dance skills and exercise with joy.
Location: Community Center Upper Fitness Room Dates: F 6/22 - 8/17 (summer session) Times: 12 - 1 p.m. Fee: $64 Registration deadline: 6/22 Instructor: Laurie W, Professional Dancer and Choreographer
ADULT 2 TAP DANCE - SPECIALTY FITNESS Learn intermediate levels of Broadway tap to improve dance technique and performance skills along with one to two choreographed dance numbers by the end of this eight-week session. Designed for adults with a dance background, who already know how to do a time step and who would like to perform for our community events (performing is optional).
Age:16 and older Location: Community Center Upper Fitness Room Dates: F 6/22 - 8/17 (summer session) Times: 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. Fee: $64 Registration deadline: 6/22Instructor: Laurie W, Professional Dancer and Choreographer
INTRO TO LINE DANCING - SPECIALTY FITNESS If you’ve never danced before, but always wanted to try, come and enjoy learning how to line dance with us. Step-by-step instruction to popular line dances like the “Electric Slide”, “Boot Skootin’ Boogie”, “Footloose” and many more. No experience or partner needed. Learn the latest dances and be the star of the next party, cookout or wedding reception.
Age: 16 and older Location: Community Center Lower Fitness Room Dates: Su (weekly) Times: 1 - 1:50 p.m. Fee: $5 per class; $7 for this class and Line Dance Party taken on same day Registration deadline: None; drop-inInstructor: Jan T.
LINE DANCE PARTY - SPECIALTY FITNESS An hour of back-to-back line dances. Classes are fun, energetic, and a great way to shed pounds, socialize, and make new friends. No partner required. If you have previous experience with the dance, that’s great. If you don’t, you can either follow along and learn as you go, or take a break until your favorite begins. Move to the music of today’s country, your favorite oldies, disco and more. Let’s get down and boogie!
Age: 16 and older Location: Community Center Lower Fitness Room Dates: Su (weekly) Times: 2 - 2:50 p.m. Fee: $5 per class; $7 for this class and Intro to Line Dancing taken on same day Registration deadline: None; drop-inInstructor: Jan T.
Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: Th 8/23, 10/25 Times: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (one hour lunch break, lunch is not included) Fee: $15 AARP members; $20 non-members (checks only, payable day of class) Registration deadline: 6/21; 8/16; 10/18 Instructor: Catie Davis
TECHNOLOGY AND SCAMS: STAYING SAFE ON THE INTERNET With increased use of the internet, email, and smartphones, there are now more ways than ever for scammers to contact their victims. This presentation will equip you with information on recognizing scams on the internet, social media, and email and provide you with ways of avoiding unwanted contact from scammers.
Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: Tu 10/9 Times: 1 - 2 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; registration required Instructor: Mark Fetterhoff, Senior Program Specialist, AARP
HOME FIRE SAFETY Join Estes Valley’s Fire Marshal to learn about a variety of home fire safety topics including: cooking and kitchen safety, home heating, fire escape planning, smoke alarms, emergency information sheets, and home fire safety checklists.
Location: Community Center Chiquita/Room C Dates: M 10/15 Times: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; registration required Instructor: John Jerome, Fire Marshal, Estes Valley Fire District
Location: Classroom Dates: M (weekly) Times: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: Free; Drop in
COLORADO GOLD: ASPEN LEAF GREETING CARDS No experience is required to make these delightful, frameable greeting cards. Nothing says “Colorado” better than native, golden Aspen leaves. Students will make and decorate 2 cards in this half-day class. Most tools and supplies provided by the instructor. A short supply list will be emailed to registered students prior to class.
Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: Th 9/6 S 10/20 Times: 12:30 – 4:30 p.m. Fee: $45 (includes most materials) Registration deadline: Th 8/30 (for September class) F 10/12 (for October class) Instructor: Libby Rehm, BFA
NATURAL DREAMWORK: EXPLORING THE MEANING AND INTENTIONS OF OUR DREAMS Do you wake from your dreams and wonder, "What was that all about?" Do you sense that your dreams have a deeper, unexplored meaning? Do you feel curious and perhaps a little fear about what you'll discover? As unique as our fingerprints or DNA, our dreams change and grow as we do.
Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: Tu 9/11 Times: 1 - 2:30 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; registration required Instructor: Mary Jo Heyen, Natural Dreamwork Practitioner
ESTES VALLEY SENIOR RESOURCE FAIR Join us at the Estes Valley Senior Resource Fair and discover a multitude of local services to improve health and wellness for older adults. Sponsored by Estes Valley Recreation and Park District Senior Services, Estes Park Health and Good Samaritan Society Estes Park Village. If you are a senior, or the caregiver for a senior, and are unsure of the resources available to you in the Estes Valley, you'll want to mark your calendar to attend this community event featuring 20+ resource participants, light refreshments and coffee.
Location: Community Center Lower Level. Dates: T 8/21 Times: 10 a.m. - noon Fee: Free; drop in
FLU SHOT CLINIC- SAVE THE DATE!
Location: Community Center Chiquita/ Room C Dates: F 9/21 Times: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Fee: TBD
WEEKLY TUESDAY SOCIAL HOUR Drop in for fresh baked goods and coffee or hot tea. Chat with old friends and make some new ones.
Location: Community Center Lower Level Dates: Tu (weekly) Times: 10 - 11 a.m. Fee: Free; drop in
MAHJONG - WEEKLY Mahjong is a popular, four-player, tile-based game that originated in China. Come play this game of skill, strategy, calculation and chance.
Location: Community Center Gameroom Dates: M and F (weekly) Times: 12:30 - 4 p.m. Fee: Free; drop in
ROCKY ROLLERS WII BOWLING - WEEKLY Wii bowling attracts the feeling and effects of being in a real bowling alley. It allows players to mimic all the critical motions of real-life bowling by using simple motion controls — bowling the ball is as easy as flicking your wrist. Players can adjust the speed of their throws by swinging the remote faster, and can add spin to the ball by twisting their wrist as they throw. Players can even create a Mii in their own liking to use while playing. It is easy to lean and play.
Location: Community Center Gameroom Dates: M (weekly) Times: 10 a.m. Fee: Free; drop in Instructor: LoAnne Forschmeidt
BRIDGE LESSONS - WEEKLY Want to play bridge but don't know how, drop in for lessons.
Location: Community Center Gameroom Dates: Th (weekly) Times: 11:15 a.m. Fee: Free Instructor: Llyod Parker
COMMUNITY BRIDGE - WEEKLY Bridge is a partnership game requiring four players. Each player sits opposite his partner at a card table. Bridge is played with a standard deck of 52 playing cards. Single players welcomed. Partners are paired for you. To play, call Lloyd Parker at 970-581-3505.
Location: Community Center Gameroom Dates: Th (weekly) Times: 12:30 - 4 p.m. Fee: Free Instructor: Llyod Parker
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