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AUGUST Monthly Flyer- Senior and Adult Activities
MAGIC DISAPPEARING VEGETABLES You’ll learn how to sneak (more) vegetables into every meal—breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and yes, even dessert—without noticing.
Age: 55 and older Location: Estes Valley Community Center Dates: Th 8/8—8/29 Times: 1—4 p.m. Fee: Free; registration required Registration Deadline: 8/1 Instructor: Chazz Glaze, Community Health Educator
COOKING FOR ONE (or TWO) Cooking at home can seem like too much for just one or two people. Learn how to cook an easy but healthy meal in this two-week series.
Age: 55 and older Location: Estes Valley Community Center Dates: Th 11/14 and 11/21 Times: 1—4 p.m. Fee: Free; registration required Registration Deadline: 11/7 or until filled Instructor: Chazz Glaze, Community Health Educator
BETTER BAKING FOR THE HOLIDAYS As the Holiday season approaches, come learn basic tips and tricks for making healthier dessers, as well as tips for successful baking at altitude and try your hand at making a few nontraditional desserts to try.
Age: 55 and older Location: Estes Valley Community Center Dates: M 12/9 Times: 1—4 p.m. Fee: Free; registration required Registration Deadline: 12/2 or until filled Instructor: Chazz Glaze, Community Health Educator
COLORADO ROCKIES GAMES AT COORS FIELD Summer means baseball games, and we’ll do the driving to Denver! Trip fee includes a reserved seat ticket, round-trip transportation and parking.
COLORADO ROCKIES VS ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
Age: 16 and older Location: Coors Field in Denver Dates: Th 9/12 Times: 10:30 a.m. to approximately 6:30 p.m.; van departs at 10:30 a.m. from EVCC Fee: $45 Registration deadline: 8/30
A DAY AT GRAND LAKE Take a ride through Trail Ridge Road to see fall colors and widlife on the way to Grand Lake. Have lunch in downtown Grand Lake and spend the day shopping on the Boardwalk. Trip fee includes round-trip transportation and admission through RMNP. Minimum activity level. Lunch is one your own.
Age: 16 and older Location: Grand Lake Dates: W 9/18 Times: 9 a.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m.; van departs at 9 a.m. from EVCC Fee: $24 Registration deadline: T 9/3
WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY Take a trip to Keensburg, CO and see more than 500 large eotic and endangered animals such as lions, tigers, bears, wolves, leopards and others which have been rescued from abuse or were illegally kept. Trip fee includes round-trip transportation plus admission to the Animal Sanctuary. Lunch is on your own. Bring a sack lunch for a picnic or eat at the Lion's Den Cafe. Note:NO PETS allowed and NO SMOKING. Activity level: Moderate, 3 mile round trip walkway, level walking, Bring your own binocullars or rent them there.
Age: 13 and older Location: Keensburg, CO Dates: W 10/2 Times: 9 a.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m.; van departs at 9 a.m. from EVCC Fee: $56 Registration deadline: W 9/18
MAMMA MIA! AT BOULDER'S DINNER THEATER *Note early registration deadline of Sept. 5 The story-telling magic of ABBA's timeless songs propels an encanting tale of love, laughter and friendship. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter's quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother's past back to the Greek island paradise they last visited 20 years ago. A mother, a daughter, three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you'll never forget! Trip fee includes round-trip transportation, show tickets, full dinner, tax and tip. Appetizers dessert and beverages are not included in price. Minimum activity level.
Age: 18 and older Location: Boulder's Dinner Theater Dates: SUN 10/ 13 Times: 10:30 a.m. to approximately 5:30 p.m.; van departs at 10:30 a.m. from EVCC Fee: $65 Registration deadline: T 9/5
BLACK HAWK AND CENTRAL CITY Spend the day with friends at one of your favorite casinos or enjoy a self-guided walking tour of the historic communities of Black Hawk or Central City. Have lunch on your own at one of the many delicious buffets! Average activity level.
Age: 21 and older Location: Black Hawk and Central City Dates: M 10/21 Times: 9 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m.; van departs at 9 a.m. from EVCC Fee: $25 Registration deadline: M 10/7
CLAUDE MONET AT THE DENVER ART MUSUEM The Denver Art Museum will be home to the most comprehensive U.S. exhibition of Monet paintings in more than two decades. The exhibition will feature more than 120 paintings spanning Monet's entire career and will focus on the celebrated French Impressionist artist's enduring relationship with nature and his response to the varried and distinct places in which he worked. Trip fee includes round-trip transportation, parking, timed ticket with docent lead tour, plus admission to the rest of the museum. We will stop for lunch at "Dozen's resturant prior to museum tour. Lunch is on your own. Average activity level.
Age: 18 and older Location: Denver Art Museum Dates: T 11/19 Times: 9 a.m. to approximately 6 p.m.; van departs at 9 a.m. from EVCC Fee: $60 Registration deadline: T 11/5
SILVERSNEAKERS® CIRCUITThe SilverSneakers Circut workout offers standing, low-impact choreography alternated with standing upper-body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball. A chair is available for support.
Age: Senior and active adults Location: Community Center Lower Fitness Room Dates: M (weekly); Times: 8:00 - 8:50 a.m. Th (weekly); Times: 9:00 - 9:50 a.m. Fee: Included with SilverSneakers membership, community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Becky G.
SILVERSNEAKERS® CLASSIC 1Designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and improve activities 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. Fee: Included with SilverSneakers membership, community center membership or daily admission Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Becky G.
ZUMBA GOLD BASICSClass 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.
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: Senior and active adults Location: Community Center Upper Fitness Room Dates: M (weekly) Times: 9 - 10:0 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration 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: Senior and active adults Location: Community Center Upper Fitness Room Dates: T (weekly) Times: 9 - 9:50 a.m. Fee: Included with community center membership or daily admission Registration 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-in Instructor: David P, Yoga Fit Certified Instructor: Jackie N, Shambhava Yoga (RYT 200), Kundalini Yoga, Yin Yoga 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.
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
INTRO TO LINE DANCING - SPECIALTY FITNESSIf 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-in Instructor: 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; $8 for this class and Intro to Line Dancing taken on same day Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Jan T.
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: Estes Valley Community Center Dates: TH 10/24 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 deadlines: 10/17 Instructor: Catie Davis
FIRST THURSDAY MEDITATION - MEETS MONTHLY 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: Community Center Classroom Dates: First Thursday of every month: 9/5, 10/3, 11/7, 12/5 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 You are never too old—or too young—to watch your blood pressure. Drop-in and get your blood pressure checked by a registered nurse from Estes Park Health.
Age: 18 and older Location: Estes Valley Community Center - Lower Level Dates: Third Monday of each month: 9/16, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16 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.
Age: 64 and older Location: Estes Valley Community Center Dates: W 8/28, 9/25, 10/23, 11/20 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.
Age: 18 and older Location: Estes Valley Community Center Dates: First Friday of the month: 9/6, 10/4, 11/1, 12/6 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
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: Estes Valley Community Cener Dates: Tu 8/13, 12/10 Times: 1 - 2 p.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; drop-in Instructor: Disabled Resource Services of Loveland and Fort Collins
BREAST CANCER Most breast cancer is controllable with early detection. Listen to a local health care provider tell her story and learn the best path to early detection and prevention. Co-sponsored by EVRPD Senior and Adult Activiites and Estes Park Health.
Age: 18 and older Location: Estes Valley Community Center - Lower Level Dates: W 10/16 Times: 1 - 2 p.m. Fee: Free; advanced registration required Registration deadline: 10/14
IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I .... Just because it's painful now doesn't mean it has to stay that way. When is the right time to consider joint replacement? Co-sponsored by EVRPD Senior and Adult Activiites and Estes Park Health.
Age: 18 and older Location: Estes Valley Community Center - Lower Level Dates: W 11/20 Times: 1 - 2 p.m. Fee: Free; advanced registration required Registration deadline: 11/18 Instructor: Aaron Florence, DO, Orthopedic Surgeon, Estes Park Health
PERSCRIPTION DRUG PLAN (PDP) COUNSELING Each year from Oct.15 - Dec 7, CMS allows you to review and make changes to your prescription drug plans and / or Medicare Advantage plans. Let Aspen Club Medicare (SHIP) Assistance Program counselors assist you in evaluating your individual plan for next year. Stop by senior services in the lower level of the commuity center to schedule a time and pick up a prescription drug plan worksheet prior to your appointment or download here. All changes made during these session goes into effect January 1, 2020.
Age: 65+ and older Location: Estes Valley Community Center Dates: TH 10/24, 11/21 Times: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (30-minute sessions) Fee: Free; Appointment required Registration deadline: Open until filled; phone or in-person registration at lower desk. Instructor: UCHealth Aspen Club
Age: 18 and older Location: Estes Valley Community Center 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: EXPERIENCING THE HUBBLE: UNDERSTANDING THE GREATEST IMAGES OF THE UNIVERSE - MEETS WEEKLY A few hundred miles above Earth, there is a remarkable telescope with a crystal-clear view across the universe. Join us for this 12-lecture series which will look at two decades of the Hubble Space Telescope’s amassing discoveries that rival those of history's greatest scientists and explorers, making it the most important and productive scientific instrument ever built. You will learn: Examining the Hubble's design and structure and learn how small flaws can cause big problems; uncover the mysteries of fascinating nebulae, including the Cat's Eye Nebula and the Crab Nebula; Trace galaxies near and far. Including the Sombrero Galaxy and the Antennae Galaxy. DVD lectures taught by Prfessor David M. Meyer, Ph.D., Northwestern University
Age: 18 and older Location: Estes Valley Community Center Dates: TH 9/5 – 10/10 Times: 10- 11:30 a.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; drop in Instructor: Lois Sumey, Group Facilitator
THE GREAT COURSES® LECTURE SERIES: THE WORLD'S GREATEST CHURCHES - MEETS WEEKLY The greatest churches of Christianity represent some of the world’s most stunning masterpieces of architecture and art as presented in this 24-part series covering 19 different countries on five continents spanning 17 centuries. The first lecture will look at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris before the 2019 fire and then will view video and pictures of the fire and explore its future. DVD lectures taught by Professor William R. Cook, Ph.D., State University of New York, Geneseo
Age: 18 and older Location: Estes Valley Community Center Dates: M 9/9 - 12/23 (no class: 10/28, 11/4, and 11/11) Times: 10—11:30 a.m. Fee: Free Registration deadline: None; drop-in Facilitator: Lois Sumey
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
CHESS- WEEKLY Drop in for a lesson or to play. Gameboard and peices provided.
Location: Community Center Lower LevelDates: Th (weekly)Times: 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.Fee: Free; Drop in
CRIBBAGE- WEEKLY Drop in for a lesson or to play. Gameboard provided or bring your own.
Location: Community Center Lower LevelDates: Th (weekly)Times: 2 - 4 p.m.Fee: Free; Drop in
BREAKFAST SOCIAL Join your friends, learn about upcoming fall Senior and Adult Activities programs and get ot know your Rec. Department staff. Menu includes: pancakes, sausage, scambled eggs, orange juice, coffee and tea.
Age: 18 and olderLocation: Estes Valley Community CenterDates: W 8/28Times: 8 - 9:30 a.m.Fee: $5; pay at the lower level desk.Registration deadline: None; drop in
PALETTE PALS OPEN ART STUDIO - WEEKLY Bring your own materials and projects. Get inspired by others.
Location: Community Center Classroom Dates: M (weekly) Times: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: Free; Drop in
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