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Location: Classroom Dates: W 4/4—5/9 Times: 1:30—4 p.m. Fee: free; registration deadline: 3/28 Instructor: Cindy Ballinghoff, R.N., B.S.N., Estes Park Medical Center, and Katie Plassmeyer, R.N., N.P.-C, Timberline Medical Clinic
FIRST THURSDAY MEDITATION
No prior meditation experience is necessary. Each session will include a guided meditation, a silent meditation and an exploration of issues and challenges that may arise in developing one's own practice.
Location: 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
BEING MORTAL BOOK DISCUSSION Renowned author and physician, Atul Gawande, published the book “Being Mortal” in 2014. This book explores the choices that modern medicine presents as we age and die. Nancy Bell, social worker, and Brenda Fox, chaplain for Hospice of the Estes Valley, will facilitate this three-week book discussion. Come ready to discuss the topics presented after reading the book. You can find this book at your local library or bookstore.
Location: Classroom Dates: W 5/16, 5/23, 5/30 Times: 2:30—3:30 p.m. Fee: free Registration deadline: 5/9; registration required Instructor: Nancy Bell, M.S.W., MT-BC and Brenda Fox, Chaplain
NUTRITION, MINDFULNESS AND THE BRAIN Are you curious how your personal choices can play a role in body inflammation, disease and memory functions? In this class we will review some of the most important nutrients, foods and lifestyle choices to consider for inflammation and memory function. We are what we eat, and so are our brains.
Location: Chiquita/Room C Dates: Tu 5/8 Times: 1—2:30 p.m. Fee: free Registration deadline: none; registration required Instructor: Deanna O’Connell, Registered Dietician, Community Health Educator
BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC Drop in and get your blood pressure checked by a registered nurse from Estes Park Medical Center
Location: Estes Valley Community Center Dates: third Monday of each month Times: 12:30—1 p.m. Fee: free; registration deadline: none; drop-in
MEDICARE COUNSELING One-on-one sessions with a certified Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program counselor. Appointment required.
Location: Game Room Dates: 3/28, 4/25, 5/23 Times: 9:15 a.m.—3:30 p.m. (45-minute sessions) Fee: free Registration deadline: open until filled; registration required Instructor: David James, UCHealth Aspen Club
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP 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: Classroom Dates: 4/10 Times: 1—2 p.m. Fee: free; registration deadline: none; drop-in Instructor: Disabled Resource Services of Loveland and Fort Collins
SELF-CARE MASSAGE Come and learn this easy, relaxing technique to massage away muscular tension from your face and body, which promotes increased blood circulation and healing from the inside out.
Location: Class Room Dates: 4/16, 5/21 Times: 1 -2:30 p.m. Fee: $10; participants register and pay for each class individually Registration deadline: open; min/max:6/20 Instructor: Kristina Naldjian, Instructor in the Daoist Self-Healing Arts
Location: Chiquita/Room C Dates: W 3/14—4/11 (no class 3/28) Times: 4—5 p.m. Fee: $35 Registration deadline: 3/7 Instructor: Jeff Arnold, B.A., M.Ed.
BEST OF THE BARD Shakespeare offers insight into the human condition through some of the finest writing in the English language. In this five-week introductory class we will examine excerpts from his plays and sonnets with the dual goals of better understanding his genius and our own lives. No prior experience with Shakespeare is necessary.
Location: Classroom Dates: Th 5/17—6/21 (no class 5/31) Times: 9:30—11 a.m. Fee: $48 (texts included) Registration deadline: 5/10; min/max: 8/12 Instructor: Robert J. Burkhardt, Jr., B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
SUPREME COURT DISCUSSION 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: Classroom Dates: Tu (weekly) Times: 10:30 a.m.—12 p.m. Fee: free Registration deadline: none; drop-in Instructor: Eric Waples
THE GREAT COURSES—ART ACROSS THE AGES Continued DVD lectures presented by Professor Ori Z. Soltes focusing on Western visual art.
Location: Chiquita/Room C Dates: M 3/5—4/2 Times: 10—11:30 a.m. Fee: free Registration deadline: none; drop-in Instructor: Lois Sumey, Group Facilitator
THE GREAT COURSES—LIFELONG HEALTH: ACHIEVING OPTIMUM WELL-BEING AT ANY AGE DVD lectures presented by Professor Anthony A. Goodman on health, wellness and aging.
Location: Chiquita/Room C Dates: F 3/2—6/29 Times: 10—11:30 a.m. Fee: free Registration deadline: none; drop-in
TIMING IS KEY! STARTING VEGGIES FROM SEED Seed catalagues are arriving and gardeners are dreaming and planning their next season’s crop of fresh produce. This presentation will: • show how to select seeds for high altitude gardens • how to start seeds indoors (how, why and when) • discuss why or why not to transplant seedlings • review direct seeding throughout the gardening season
Location: Chiquita/Room C Dates: Tu 3/13; Times: 1—2 p.m. and repeated 7—8 p.m. Fee: free Registration deadline: 3/12; registration required Instructor: Floyd Wright, Estes Valley Community Garden Manager
SUCCESSION PLANTING Come and learn about succession planting, an important tool to maximize your garden’s yield.
Location: Chiquita/Room C Dates: Tu 4/10 Times: 1—2 p.m. and repeated 7—8 p.m. Fee: free Registration deadline: 4/9; registration required Instructor: Alison O’Connor, Ph.D., Colorado State University Extension
DRIP IRRIGATION FOR THE HOME GARDENER Drip irrigation is an efficient and effective way to water plants in your landscape, including vegetable gardens. Tony will explain the components of installing and maintaining a drip irrigation system and how to use it most effectively for plant growth. In addition, he will address cultural practices to decrease weed growth.
Location: Chiquita/Room C Dates: Tu 5/15 Times: 1—2 p.m. and repeated 7—8 p.m. Fee: free Registration deadline: 5/14; registration required Instructor: Tony Koski, Ph.D., Colorado State University Extension Professor and Master Gardner
Location: Upper Fitness Room Dates: F 3/2 - 4/6 (session 1); 4/13—5/18 (session 2); Times: 9—10 a.m. Fee: $40 Registration deadline: 2/23 (session 1); 4/6 (session 2) Instructor: Mike Curtiss, P.T., Certified Tai Chi Instructor
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALLS PREVENTION (LEVEL 2) 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: Lower Fitness Room Dates: F 3/2—4/6 (session 1); 4/13—5/18 (session 2) Times: 10:30—11:30 a.m. Fee: $40 Registration deadline: 2/23 (session 1); 4/6 (session 2) Instructor: Mike Curtiss, P.T., Certified Tai Chi Instructor
TAI CHI 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: Upper Fitness Room Dates: W (weekly) Times: 9:30—10:15 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Kristina Naldjian, Certified Tai Chi Instructor
SENIOR YOGA 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: Upper Fitness Room Dates: Th (weekly) Times: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: David Potter
CHAIR YOGA 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: Upper Fitness Room Dates: M (weekly) Times: 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Jackie Nelson
ZUMBA GOLD Class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance, and creating a happy start to your day!
Location: Lower Fitness Room Dates: S (weekly) Times: 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Caprissa Frawley
STAY FIT 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: Lower Fitness Room Dates: M, W, (weekly) Times: 10:30 - 11:20 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Libby Rehm
GET FIT This class is designed to gently help seniors stay mobile and moving, whether standing or seated in a chair. This class is ideal for individuals with limited mobility or those that have mobility, but want to improve strength, range of motion and balance. A wide variety of exercise equipment will be available and utilized, including exercise stretch bands, therapy balls, and light hand weights.
Location: Lower Fitness Room Dates: Tu, Th, (weekly) Times: 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Libby Rehm
N’BALANCE 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: Lower Fitness Room Dates: Tu, Th 4/3—5/24 Times: 1:30—2:30 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline:registration opens 3/20 and is open until filled. Participants must register in person. Instructor: Kelly Claypool and Beth Headley, Certified N’Balance Instructors
ADULT JAZZ DANCE Dance is a full-body workout that improves memory, coordination, balance, strength, rhythm, self-expression and creativity. Students will learn jazz styles, technique and whole dances in a safe, fun environment. • Level 1 students will learn the basics of jazz, Broadway and lyrical dances along with accomplishing a choreographed dance number by the end of the session. Designed for adults who want to dance and exercise for joy. • Level 2 students will learn intermediate levels of jazz, Broadway and lyrical dances to improve dance technique and performance skills. Designed for adults with a dance background and who want to perform for our community events.
Location: Upper Fitness Room Dates: W 3/7—4/11 (session 1); 4/18—5/23 (session 2) Times: 1—2 p.m. (level 1); 2:15—3:15 p.m. (level 2) Fee: $48 per session Registration deadline: 2/28; 4/11 Instructor: Laurie Grace Wood, Professional Dancer and Choreographer
Location: Classroom Dates: Th 3/22; 4/26 Times: 10 a.m.—3 p.m. (one hour lunch break) Fee: $15 AARP members; $20 non-members Registration deadline: 3/15; 4/19 Instructor: Catie Davis
PLAY IT SAFE: RECOGNIZE, REFUSE AND REPORT! During this interactive session you will learn about the most common scam and fraud attempts hitting Coloradans and other vital tips to help keep your personal and financial information safe. Don’t be the next victim of a scam. Learn how to recognize the scam, when to refuse it and where to report it.
Location: Chiquita/Room C Dates: Tu 4/17 Times: 1—2 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: 4/16; registration required Instructor: Mark Fetterhoff, Senior Program Specialist, AARP
Location: Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colo. Dates: W 3/28 Times: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.; van departs at 10 a.m. from EVCC Fee: $48 Registration deadline: 3/14
“MAN OF LA MANCHA” AT CANDLELIGHT DINNER PLAYHOUSE “Man of La Mancha” is a theatrical masterpiece that has won multiple Tony Awards®. The story enters the mind and world of the “mad knight,” Don Quixote, as he pursues his quest for the impossible dream. Trip fee includes round-trip transportation, show ticket, full dinner, tax and tip. Minimum activity level.
Location: Candlelight Dinner Playhouse in Johnstown, Colo. Dates: Su 4/29 Times: 11 a.m.—6 p.m.; van departs at 11 a.m. from EVCC Fee: $84 Registration deadline: 3/30
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS Denver Botanic Gardens is a living museum with more than 300,000 plants on 24 acres. In addition to a one-hour guided tour, participants will have time for lunch and self touring of the gardens. Trip fee includes round-trip transportation, entry to the gardens and a private docent-led tour. Average activity level.
Location: Denver Botanic Gardens Dates: W 5/23 Times: 9:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m.; van departs at 9:30 a.m. from EVCC Fee: $38 Registration deadline: 5/9
Location: Classroom Dates: M (weekly) Times: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: Free; Drop in
METAL EMBOSSING: ROCKY MOUNTAIN COLUMBINE CARDS In this basic metal embossing class, students will learn to outline and emboss a Rocky Mountain columbine flower and turn it into a beautiful greeting card souvenir. Students will learn the use of eight basic tools and four embossing techniques. Two cards may be completed in class, and most supplies and tools will be provided.
Location: Classroom Dates: Tu 4/3 Times: 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. Fee: $45 (includes most materials) Registration deadline: 3/27 Instructor: Libby Rehm, B.F.A.
Location: Chiquita/Room C Dates: Tu 5/29 Times: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; registration required
JOIN US FOR SPECIAL LUNCHEONS! Senior Servies will offer a warm and friendly atmosphere for seniors to enjoy lunch. The fresh and healthly lunches are created by Jubilations Catering and include a hot main dish, and dessert. Special Luncheons include a theme and decorations.
March 15 for St. Patrick's Day April 12 for Spring Fling May 10 for Mother's Day Fee: $5 per person for seniors 55 and older $7 per person for those under 55
Menus will be published one week prior to the first lunch of each month. Once the menu has been published, participants may register for any of those lunches. Registration is required no later than 2 p.m. the Monday prior to the scheduled Thursday lunch. For more information, to register or to cancel your reservation, stop by the lower level of the Estes Valley Community Center or call 970-586-8191 X101.
Location: Classroom Dates: Tu 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27 Times: 1 - 3 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline:None; registration required Instructor: Mike Lewis
MAHJONG Mahjong is a popular, four-player, tile-based game that originated in China. Come play this game of skill, strategy, calculation and chance.
Location: Game Room Dates: M & F (weekly) Times: 12:30 - 4 p.m. Fee: Free; drop in
ROCKY ROLLERS WII BOWLING 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: Game Room Dates: M (weekly) Times: 10 a.m. Fee: Free; drop in Instructor: LoAnne Forschmeidt
BRIDGE LESSONS Want to play bridge but don't know how, drop in for lessons.
Location: Chiquita/Room C Dates: Th (weekly) Times: 11:15 a.m. Fee: Free Instructor: Llyod Parker
COMMUNITY BRIDGE 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: Chiquita/Room C Dates: Th (weekly) Times: 12:30 - 4 p.m. Fee: Free Instructor: Llyod Parker
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