Seniors 60+ are invited to enjoy some free ice cream with toppings and then stick around for the Thursday night Summer Concert in the Park by Card Catalog Ice cream provided by Sweet Cow. Parking is limited. Please carpool if you can.

Community Park is located at 955 Bella Vista Dr.

Rodz and Bodz is home to Colorado’s premier movie car museum! The first of its kind in Colorado history, Rodz and Bodz has access to over 250 vehicles with a rotating exhibition. From vintage dream cars to incredible movie cars, TV show cars, unique movie memorabilia, one-of- a-kind customs, and hot rods, Rodz and Bodz is sure to deliver an astonishing experience. We will have lunch at Palomino Mexican restaurant before heading back to the center. Lunch on your own. Entrée range: $13-$23.

The Estes Park Museum connects the beautiful natural setting to the growth and development of this unique mountain community. We will have time for a self- guided tour of the exhibits before dinner and the Stanley Tour. We will dine at Poppy’s Pizza & Grill, entrée range: $10-$17. We will end our visit with the Stanley Hotel Spirited Night tour, an hour-long walking tour that will take you through the dark edges of the hotel. It is a unique way to experience the hotel’s spirited tales with a knowledgeable storyteller under the ambiance of nighttime in the Rocky Mountains. Each tour offers you opportunities to explore, ask questions, and perhaps leave with a few stories of your own.

Join us on a serene journey through the natural wonders of Vail, Colorado, as we explore the enchanting Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. Designed with tranquility in mind, this trip is tailored to people seeking a peaceful escape surrounded by breathtaking beauty. Please note the garden pathways are natural uneven rock. What to bring: comfy footwear, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water and weather appropriate clothing. Please bring cash for their suggested donation of $20. After touring the gardens, we will head to Vail Village where we can stroll through the shops and get some lunch at a restaurant of your choosing. There is a lot of walking on this trip.

Bucatino Trattoria Romana is an authentic Roman Italian restaurant with homemade mozzarellas, homemade pasta, desserts and more. Come enjoy a delicious Italian dinner. Meet at the restaurant. 1265 S Public Rd, Lafayette. Entrée range: $18-$28. Dinner on your own.

We’re going back to the hills in hopes of striking it rich up in Blackhawk. Bally’s will offer all players with a player’s card $10 Free Slot Play and guests may earn 100 points and receive a $15 food credit or $10 additional Free Slot Play. Motor coach transportation provided.

Join us for a tour of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. See and hear about the different Medical/Clinical Care facilities, Research enterprise, and Educational enterprise (5 Health Schools). Learn how this great campus was put together and its growth over the years. Tour the Fitzsimons Building where President Eisenhower was cared for and recuperated for 7 weeks. See the floor and the President’s actual room. Get a chance to see a research laboratory in action. Hear about the economic impact of the campus for the state and how the facility ranks nationally. The tour will be conducted by Vice Chancellor Neil Krauss and Bucky Dilts (Louisville Recreation member). Bucky works part time as an Older Adult Research Specialist and Community Outreach Liaison. Participants will receive a goodie bag of information and swag items. Don’t miss this one-time informative, educational excursion. After our tour of the medical campus, we will stop for lunch. Location TBD.

Join us at Colorado’s first legal distillery since Prohibition. The Stranahan’s American Single Malt Whiskey Tour will consist of an hour-long guided Tour Experience of their Distillery where you learn about the fascinating history of Stranahan’s, our ingredients and process that make Stranahan’s so unique, and you will sample four of our American Single Malt Whiskey expressions.

“Always...Patsy Cline” brings the timeless music and captivating story of the legendary singer to life onstage. Experience the magic of Patsy Cline’s iconic songs and the heartfelt friendship between her and a devoted fan. With unforgettable performances and toe-tapping tunes, this theatrical production is a must-see for fans of country music and heartfelt storytelling. Price includes the show, an included entrée from our menu, and included tax. Beverages, appetizers, desserts, and gratuity are charged at the performance.

Savor the flavors of the sea at Bonefish Grill. Enjoy fresh seafood and hand-cut steaks in a stylish setting with attentive service. Entrée range: $20-$42, dinner on your own.

There’s nothing like Christmas in Denver, Colorado at Gaylord Rockies! With thousands of twinkling lights, classic holiday activities, including a Christmas market. We will enjoy the brand-new Cirque-styled Christmas show which features dazzling acrobatics, feats of flexibility, and high-flying stunts. This Broadway-style spectacle is sure to surprise and delight audiences of all ages! You will have time to grab dinner at one of the restaurants on-site. Dinner on your own. Entrée range: $14-$100.

Be immersed in the comfort and joy of twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and beautiful music at CU Boulder’s Holiday Festival, an enchanting annual tradition for all ages. Boulder’s beloved longstanding celebration brings together student choirs, bands, orchestras, and world-class faculty performers for a winter concert of both holiday favorites and new delights.

Cheesemaking 101 with Guided Cheese Tasting and Dairy Goat Farm Tour. This presentation includes a demonstration on making your choice of Chevre or Ricotta and includes sampling of 4-5 different varieties of cheeses for each participant. They will go over all the equipment and ingredients needed to successfully make this cheese at home, cover the basic science behind cheesemaking, and teach you how to choose and where to find the best milk for the particular cheese you’re making. Each participant will also receive recipes for several easy cheeses and information on cheesemaking resources. At the end of the class, you will get a tour of their dairy goat farm. During our tour of the farm, we will be walking on uneven surface inside and outside.

Consistently lauded as one of the top holiday light shows in the nation, Blossoms of Light is a spectacular celebration that illuminates our York Street location. Wander a mile-long path through immersive, luminous displays that accentuate and highlight our plant collections. A cherished holiday tradition for nearly four decades, Blossoms of Light is constantly evolving to inspire wonder and delight in even the most seasoned visitors. We will stop for an early dinner on the way to Denver. Restaurant TBD. Tickets for Blossoms of Light have not been released for purchase at this time. If there are logistical changes, we will communicate them.

Don’t let this fun event pass you by! We’ll enjoy bratwurst with sauerkraut, German potato salad, pretzels, and German chocolate cake for dessert. The Rhinelanders Band will be here! Be ready for a fun and festive evening.

Let’s celebrate the holidays TOGETHER again this year with our Thanksgiving Feast. We will provide turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, a vegetable, cranberry sauce and a roll. If your last name begins with: A-H, bring a Salad to share; I-P, bring a Veggie to share; Q-Z, bring a Dessert to share.

This event is free with a suggested donation of $4.25 for people ages 60+; for people who are 59 years old & younger the cost is $12.

Let’s celebrate the holidays TOGETHER again this year with our Holiday Lunch. We will provide the main meal of Ham, Cheesy Potatoes, Caramelized Carrots, a Banana, and a Roll. Please bring either an appetizer or dessert to share with friends at your table.

This event is free with a suggested donation of $4.25 for people ages 60+; for people who are 59 years old & younger the cost is $12.

Join us for a afternoon of board games! Have fun and meet new people while challenging your brain with a new game each month. Board game choices will be made while here and will sure to be a good time! Snarf's sandwiches and refreshments provided. Led by game host, David Y.

Join us for another Puzzlepalooza! Teams of two to four to compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle in the shortest amount of time. The puzzle of our choice will be provided. Only one team member needs to register; this person will be the primary contact for their team. And, you’ll be able to take your puzzle home! Snacks provided.

Yang-Style Tai Chi is a self-healing exercise proven to increase life expectancy. Prolonged practice will improve physical and mental health, strengthen balance, coordination and flexibility. All classes are indoor for all ages. Any questions, email instructor at rtsui11@gmail.com.

Yang-Style Tai Chi is a self-healing exercise proven to increase life expectancy. Prolonged practice will improve physical and mental health, strengthen balance, coordination and flexibility. All classes are indoor for all ages. Any questions, email instructor at rtsui11@gmail.com.

Yang-Style Tai Chi is a self-healing exercise proven to increase life expectancy. Prolonged practice will improve physical and mental health, strengthen balance, coordination and flexibility. All classes are indoor for all ages. Any questions, email instructor at rtsui11@gmail.com.

*No Class Saturday, 10/26/2024

*Class will be in the Turf Gym the following Saturdays: 10/19, 11/2, 11/9

Chen-Style Tai Chi focuses on the martial arts techniques, movements with varying speeds and bursting power. All classes are indoor for all ages. Any questions, email instructor at rtsui11@gmail.com.

Yang-Style Tai Chi is a self-healing exercise proven to increase life expectancy. Prolonged practice will improve physical and mental health, strengthen balance, coordination and flexibility. All classes are indoor for all ages. Any questions, email instructor at rtsui11@gmail.com.

This class is for new players or those who played a long time ago and want to play again. Players need familiarity with a trick-taking card game, such as Pinochle, Spades, Hearts, Euchre, Rock and others. Led by Mary O’Brien.

*No class 11/1, 11/8

Have you taken a beginning bridge class but are not yet comfortable playing in a competitive game? Using a structured series of lessons and practice hands we will cover modern bidding and introduce defense and declarer play skills. Prerequisite: a recent beginning bridge class or permission of the instructor. Led by Anita Estey.

*No Class 9/25

This class is an introduction to learning Spanish. It is ideal for complete beginners or anyone who would like a review of the fundamentals. We will practice accurate pronunciation, basic Spanish grammar rules, regular verbs in the present tense, and some frequently used irregular verbs. Homework will be
given between classes to further students’ language studies.

*Each student will need the textbook, Easy Spanish Step-By-Step,1st edition by Barbara Bregstein.

Section 1 of this class offers in-depth practice with prepositions and negatives, and an introduction to the subjunctive in Spanish. It is ideal for students who are already comfortable with regular and irregular verbs in the present tense. In addition to practicing prepositions, negatives, and the formation and basic uses of the subjunctive, we will work on building our Spanish vocabulary.

Section 2 of this class is an introduction to past tense in Spanish. It is ideal for students who are already comfortable with regular and irregular verbs in the present tense. In addition to practicing expression in the preterite (completed past), we will continue building our Spanish vocabulary.

For both sections, Homework will be given between classes to further students’ language studies.

*Each student will need two textbooks:
1. Easy Spanish Step-By-Step,1st edition by Barbara Bregstein.
2. Short Stories to Learn Spanish, Vol. 1 by Blanca Eugenia Pelayo and Luis Arturo Pelayo

Let long time mediator (50 plus years) Stephen Wurzel help guide you to your inner place of serenity. Meditation lets you experience life differently. It’s easy, anyone can do it. Join us on Saturdays. Led by Stephen Wurzel.

*FREE with daily admission or membership.

This class is specifically designed for older adults. The focus is on fun, building community & improving balance, memory & coordination. No experience necessary, tap shoes optional.

*Drop-in is available for $15. POS code 0807. Please give your paid receipt to the instructor.

Massage isn’t just a “feel good” in the moment activity....though isn’t that a wonderful thing too! It has far reaching results on your anatomy! Come learn some different ways that a routine of massage can enhance your health and well-being. Complete with techniques you can do on yourself or others. Led by massage therapist Erica Chapman, LMT.

“Yes, And…” Improv for Everyone is an invigorating opportunity to learn improvisational theater skills, build confidence, deepen empathy, and develop character/story in a fun, active, creative, collaborative environment. In-the-moment play within the structures of games, techniques, and story-building exercises in a supportive, encouraging environment provides an unlimited backdrop to spontaneity. Explore what lies in the unknown when we YES ourselves and each other. No acting experience is necessary! Wear comfortable clothes/shoes. Instructor: Kate Hope, Hope Productions, LLC

Our brains are cool! Your brain team, made up of your Four Characters, can huddle together at any moment to analyze what is going on in your life and then collectively decide who and how you want to be in the next circumstance. We have far more power over conscious choice than we were ever taught in school. Modeled on best-selling author Jill Bolte Taylor’s Whole Brain Living: the Anatomy of Choice and the Four Characters that Drive Our Life, we will practice the power of choosing which character we want during the ongoing conversations we have with ourselves. In parallel with understanding the “We Inside Me,” we will explore why as we get older we lose accuracy, precision, and fluency in our behavioral operations. An understanding of how what you are not doing can contribute to deteriorating neurological competencies can contribute to better brain health.

* Participants are asked to read or listen to Whole Brain Living, or one of the hundreds of podcasts with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor.

Learn strategies and exercises that will improve your ability to safely get up from and down to the floor. This class will meet in the Mt. Elbert Studio.

Falls are the leading cause of injury for people over 65. This free 2-hour program helps individuals recognize fall risks in their home and community. Topics include home and community safety, talking with your physician, nutrition, exercise, vision, and medications. Presented by Physical Therapist Sharon Wilson and Occupational Therapist Whitney Todaro.

Master the art of walking confidently and safely with a cane or walker in our specialized class. Whether you’re navigating recovery, aging gracefully, or supporting someone who is, this course empowers you with the skills to move with ease and independence. You’ll learn step-by-step instructions on how to walk smoothly and efficiently with your chosen mobility aid & gain strategies for maneuvering around obstacles and uneven terrain confidently.

Sign up for a free 20-minute InBody Test Assessment with a trainer to learn about your body fat, muscle, and water, helping you understand your muscle mass and its relation to balance. Preparation details will be provided before your appointment.