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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 recipes!
Age: 50 and older Location: Estes Valley Community Center Room A and Kitchen Dates: M 3/4—3/25 Times: 1—2:30 p.m. Fee: Free; registration required Registration Deadline: 2/21 Instructor: Chazz Glaze, Community Health Educator
Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: First Thursday of every month: 2/7; 3/7; 4/4 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- MEETS MONTHLY Drop in and get your blood pressure checked by a registered nurse from Estes Park Health
Age: 18 and older Location: Community Center - Lower Level Dates: Third Monday of each month: 2/18; 3/18; 4/15 Times: 9:30 - 10 a.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: 2/27, 3/27; 4/24 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 - MEETS MONTHLY 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: 3/1; 4/5 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
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.
Age: 55 and older Location: Community Cener Classroom Dates: Tu 4/9 Times: 1 - 2 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Disabled Resource Services of Loveland and Fort Collins
AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE The AARP Driver Safety program is designed to help drivers live more independently as they age and remain safe on today’s roads. The one-day course covers defensive driving skills as well as practical techniques for adjusting to the normal changes in vision, hearing and reaction time associated with aging.
Age: 50 and older Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: Th 2/28; 4/25 Times: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. (one hour lunch break, lunch is not included) Fee: $15 AARP members; $20 non-members (checks payable to AARP the day of class ) Registration deadline: 2/21; 4/18 Instructor: Catie Davis
DEMENTIA CONVERSATIONS WITH THE ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION This program offers tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about going to the doctor, deciding when to stop driving and making legal and financial plans.
Age: 18 and older Location: Community Center Room C Dates: Th 3/14 Times: 1—2:30 p.m. Fee: Free; registration required Registration Deadline: 3/7 Instructor: Katie Fahrenbruch, M.Ed., Regional Director, Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado
WHAT’S YOUR PLAN? PART 1 Who would make your medical decisions if you were unable to speak for yourself? The Larimer Advance Care Planning Team will give you the guidance you need to complete your Advance Directive documents and get them shared with your loved ones and the local health care systems. Join us for a free informative and interactive event to help create Colorado advance medical directives that represent your values and what is important to you.
Age: 18 and older Location: Community Center Room C Dates: F 3/15 Times: 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Fee: Free; registration required Registration Deadline: 3/8 Instructor: The Larimer Advanced Care Planning Team
AARP LIFE REIMAGINED What’s next in your life? Experiencing transitions in activities, abilities, passions, locations, relationships and more can be exciting and anxiety producing at the same time. Working through the Life Reimagined process will help you make decisions, gain confidence about your possible transitions, and answer the question: What’s next?
Age: 50 and older Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: Th 3/28 Times: 1—2:30 p.m. Fee: Free; registration required Registration Deadline: 3/21 Instructor: Laurel Kubin, M.S., C.F.C.S., A.F.C.
FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT PROGRAM Many of us will be called on to offer support and care for an older family member. It may be a spouse, aging parent, or someone else in our life and care. Studies show that most do not reach out for support; it’s what we do as family. However, family members who feel supported are better and happier caregivers for their loved ones. Come learn about the Larimer County Office on Aging Caregiver Support Program and many other community-based services for family caregivers. There are resources available to help manage the stress of care giving.
Age: 18 and older Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: W 4/10 Times: 11 a.m.—12 p.m. Fee: Free; registration required Registration Deadline: 4/3 Instructor: Lynette McGowan, Larimer County Office on Aging
WHAT’S YOUR PLAN? PART 2 Who would make your medical decisions if you were unable to speak for yourself? This is a follow-up to What’s Your Plan? Part 1 held March 15. Contact senior services at the community center for a one-on-one guided appointment. Help is also available to update and distribute existing directives. Space is limited.
Age: 18 and older Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: F 4/12 Times: 10 a.m.—12 p.m. Fee: Free; registration required Registration Deadline: Open until filled; phone or in-person registration required Instructor: The Larimer Advanced Care Planning Team
Location: Community Center Lower Level Dates: Tu (weekly) Times: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Eric Waples
THE GREAT COURSES® LECTURE SERIES ARCHAEOLOGY: AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WORLD’S GREATEST SITES The work of archaeologists has commanded worldwide attention and captivated the human imagination since the earliest days of exploration. DVD lectures taught by Professor Eric Cline, Professor of Classics and Anthropology and the current director of the George Washington University Capital Archaeological Institute.
Age: 18 and older Location: Community Center Room C Dates: M 1/7—3/25 Times: 10—11:15 a.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Lois Sumey, Group Facilitator
THE GREAT COURSES® LECTURE SERIES THE SECRETS OF GREAT MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE FICTION Travel the road of mystery and suspense through some of the most amazing minds in literature. Investigate the works of influential authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Agatha Christie, Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, Thomas Harris, Walter Mosley, and more. DVD lectures taught by Professor David Schmid, Ph.D., Stanford University, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York.
Age: 18 and older Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: Tu 1/8—5/7 Times: 1:30—2:45 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Lois Sumey, Group Facilitator
Age: Senior and active adults Location: Community Center Lower Fitness Room Dates: M (weekly); Times: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. (begins 1/21) Th (weekly); Times: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. (begins1/24) Fee: Included with SilverSneakers membership, community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Becky G.
SILVERSNEAKERS® CLASSIC 1 Designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activites for daily living. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support and class can be modified depending on fitness levels.
Age: Senior and active adults Location: Community Center Lower Fitness Room Dates: W (weekly); Times: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. (begins 1/23) Fee: Included with SilverSneakers membership, community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Becky G.
ZUMBA GOLD BASICS Class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance, and creating a happy start to your day!
Age: Senior and active adults Location: Community Center Upper Fitness Room Dates: M (weekly); Times: 10:15 - 11:05 a.m. W (weekly); Times: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Patricia G.
GET FIT, 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.)
Age: Senior and active adults Location: Community Center Lower Fitness Room Dates: Tu, (weekly) Times: 10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Libby R.
BEGINNER YOGA Beginner's Yoga is designed for those who have had little or no previous exposure to yoga, with a desire to learn and start experiencing the amazing benefits of a yoga practice. Slow-paced direction and an eye to proper alignment, gives the beginner student a solid base and the more advanced student a good all around yoga experience.
Age: Senor and active adults Location: Community Center Upper Fitness RoomDates: M (weekly)Times: 9 - 10:0 a.m.Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admissionRegistration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Jackie N.
GENTLE 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
Age: Senor and active adults 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-in
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.
Age: Seniors and active adults Location: Community Center Upper Fitness Room Dates: Thu (weekly) Times: 10 - 10:50 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-inInstructor: David P, Yoga Fit Certified InstructorInstructor: Jackie N, Shambhava Yoga (RYT 200), Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga
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.
Age: Senior and active adults Location: Community Center Upper Fitness Room Dates: W (weekly) Times: 10:00 - 10:50 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
N’BALANCE Eight-week, evidence-based, falls prevention program funded by Larimer County Office on Aging. Participants must be age 60+ and live in Larimer County. Class is limited to 10 participants.
Age: 60 and older Location: Community Center Lower Fitness Dates: Tu, Th 4/2—5/23 Times: TBD Fee: Free; registration required Registration deadline: Registration opens 3/19 and is open until filled. 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.
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.
Age: 55 and older Location: Community Center Lower Fitness Room Dates: F 1/11—2/15 (session 1); F 2/22—3/29 (session 2) Times: 9 -10 a.m. Fee: $40 Registration deadline: 1/11 (session 1); 2/22 (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).
Age: 55 and older Location: Community Center Lower Fitness Room Dates: F 1/11—2/15 (session 1); 2/22—3/29 (session 2) Times: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Fee: $40 Registration deadline: 1/11 (session 1); 2/22 (session 2) Instructor: Mike C, P.T., Certified Tai Chi Instructor
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.
Age: 16 and older Location: Boulder Dinner Theater Dates: Tu 2/26 Times: 11 a.m. to about 5:30 p.m.; van departs from EVCC at 11 a.m. Fee: $72 Registration deadline: Tu 2/12
DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM Denver’s Downtown Aquarium houses more than 500 species of animals and boasts more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits that highlight fascinating ecosystems around the world. Enjoy lunch on your own while seated around a 50,000-gallon centerpiece aquarium. Trip fee includes aquarium exhibit ticket, roundtrip transportation, and parking.
Age: 16 and older Location: Downtown Aquarium in Denver Dates: W 3/20 Times: 9 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m.; van departs from EVCC at 9 a.m. Fee: $40 Registration deadline: W 3/6
NEW BELGIUM BREWING AND OLD TOWN FORT COLLINS The April day trip will be a tour of New Belgium Brewing and some time to shop and eat in fabulous Old Town Fort Collins, the setting that was the inspriation for Disneyland’s Main Street, U.S.A. Stay tuned to evrpd.com or sign up for our electronic newsletter for specific details about date and time.
Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: M (weekly) Times: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: Free; Drop in
VALENTINE'S DAY LUNCHEON AND DANCE
Join us for a fun time to celebrate Valentine's Day with a catered meal from Sweet Basilica with table service, followed by instructor-led line dancing to '50s and '60s music.
Location: Estes Valley Community Center Community Room Dates: Thursday, February 14 Times: 12 to 2 p.m. Fee: $12; registration required
WEEKLY TUESDAY SOCIAL HOUR Drop in for fresh baked goods, fruit, coffee and 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, come in for a lesson. Call Lloyd Parker at 970-581-3505.
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
BACKGAMMON - MONTHLY Drop in for a lesson or to play. Gameboard provided.
Location: Community Center Lower LevelDates: Second Wednesday of the month Times: 1 - 2:30 p.m.Fee: FreeInstructor: Robin Charovao
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