Eagle County senior calendar
Upcoming events
Tuesday: Massage at the Golden Eagle for those 60 or over, 1:00-4:00 p.m. $10.00 for 20 minutes. Call 328-8896 to sign up for a spot.
Tuesday: Haircuts at the Golden Eagle for those 60 or over, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Call 328-8896 to sign up for a spot
Wednesday: Poker game at the Golden Eagle, 1:00 p.m. No sign up necessary.
Friday: Library visit from Carrie Mae at Avon Public Library. 10:30 at Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center; Take advantage of having your own personal librarian for consultation and suggestions on reading and listening materials!
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Friday: Meet the new marketing director for Castle Peak Senior Care, 11:00; Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center
Tuesday, Jan 10: Eagle County Caregiver/Memory loss Support Group, 4:30-6 p.m. at Eagle River Presbyterian Church in Avon; call Pat at 328-8831 for more information.
Ongoing weekly activities
Mondays
• The Senior Spot, Engaging adult day program for those seniors who are socially isolated. Provides respite for caregivers. 1-4 p.m. in Avon. Transportation is available. Call Eagle Valley Senior Life, 970-977-0188 for a free consultation.
• Restorative body movement class, Avon Recreation Center, 12:35 to 1:35 p.m. $10.
• Full body exercise class, 9 a.m., Golden Eagle Senior Center. A more challenging class that works on strength, coordination, balance and more. Some floor work. $2 suggested donation.
• Tai chi for seniors, Avon Recreation Center, 8:00-8:45 a.m. $10.
Restorative Tai Chi, Avon Recreation Center, 12:35 – 1:35 p.m. $10 or membership
Tai Chi for Beginners, Avon Recreation Center, 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. $10 or membership
• Intermediate tai chi, Avon Recreation Center, 6:35 to 8 p.m. $10 or membership
Tuesdays
• Senior lunch, noon, Golden Eagle Senior Center. $3 suggested donation. Bus transportation available. Home delivered meals available for home-bound seniors. Call 970-328-8896 for more information. RSVP 24 hours in advance.
Power Punch Parkinson’s boxing program at 9:00 a.m. in addition to the Saturday morning sessions at 9:00 a.m. Sessions are held at Trinity Church in Edwards. Call 720-320-1122 for more information.
• Seated exercise class, 11 a.m., Golden Eagle Senior Center, $2 suggested donation. Work on strength and flexibility while sitting in a chair. Call 970-328-8896.
• Non-medical foot care (toenail trimming and foot soaks), third Tuesday of month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Golden Eagle Senior Center. Call 970-328-8896.
• Transportation for errands. Bus leaves Golden Eagle Senior at 2 p.m. Call 970-328-8896.
• Joint relief water class, 10 to 11 a.m., Avon Recreation Center, $2. Call 970-328-8831.
• Parkinson’s Foundations exercise class, 3 p.m., Golden Eagle Senior Center. Exercises are enhanced to include cognition, vocal therapy and fun. Not just for those with Parkinson’s disease — beneficial for anyone who would like to improve balance, flexibility and strength. (Canceled until Jan. 10.)
• Water aerobics class, 10 to 11 a.m., Gypsum Recreation Center. $5. Call 970-777-8888.
Wednesdays
• Senior lunch, 11:30 a.m., Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center. $3 suggested donation. Rides available to lunch and grocery shopping. Home delivered meals available for home-bound seniors. Call 970-328-8831. RSVP 24 hours in advance.
• Full body exercise class, 9 a.m. Golden Eagle Senior Center. A more challenging class that works on strength, coordination, balance and more. Some floor work. $2 suggested donation.
• Chair yoga, Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center, 11 a.m. Free.
• Grocery shopping, bus leaves Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center at 12:30 p.m.
• Snowshoeing at Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center, be ready to go by 10 a.m. Wear layers and appropriate shoes. All levels welcome. Call 970-328-8831.
• Poker game, first and third Wednesday of month, 1 to 3 p.m. Golden Eagle Senior Center.
Tai chi for seniors, Avon Recreation Center, 8-8:45 a.m. $10.
Tai Chi for Beginners, Avon Recreation Center, 5:156:15 p.m. $10 or membership
• Intermediate tai chi, Avon Recreation Center, 6:35 to 8 p.m. $10 or membership
Thursdays
• Strong People progressive weight training class, 11 a.m., Golden Eagle Senior Center. Free. Mostly seated class with some standing exercises using hand and ankle weights. Call 970-328-8896.
• Senior lunch, Golden Eagle Senior Center, noon. $3 suggested donation. Bus transportation available. Home delivered meals available for home-bound seniors. Call 970-328-8896. RSVP 24 hours in advance.
• Senior crochet group, 1 p.m. Golden Eagle Senior Center. Make blankets for local children. Open to veteran crocheters and beginners. Yarn provided.
• Transportation from the Golden Eagle Senior Center for grocery shopping, bus leaves the center at 1 p.m. Call 970-328-8896.
• Parkinson’s Foundations exercise class, Golden Eagle Senior Center, 3 p.m. Exercises are enhanced to include cognition, vocal therapy and fun. Not just for those with Parkinson’s disease — beneficial for anyone who would like to improve balance, flexibility and strength. (Canceled until Jan. 10)
• Water aerobics class, 10 to 11 a.m. Gypsum Recreation Center. $5. Call 970-777-8888.
The Senior Spot, 1 to 4 p.m. Eagle River Presbyterian Church. Engaging adult day program for those seniors who are socially isolated. Provides respite for caregivers. 1-4 p.m. in Avon. Transportation is available. Call Eagle Valley Senior Life, 970-977-0188 for a free consultation.
• Parkinson Support Group, Trinity Church in Edwards, fourth Thursday of month, 5 to 6 p.m. For Parkinson patients and their family and friends. Meetings include educational presentations.
Fridays
• Senior lunch, Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center, 11:30 a.m. $3 suggested donation. Rides available to senior lunch. Home delivered meals available for home-bound seniors. Call 970-328-2812. RSVP 24 hours in advance.
• Book Lovers Coffee Klatch, Golden Eagle Senior Center, second and fourth Fridays of month, 10:30 a.m. For book lovers to talk, make recommendations and learn about different genres. Coffee and snacks provided.
Saturdays
• Parkinson’s Power Punch boxing class, 9 a.m., Trinity Church in Edwards. Recent physical therapy research has shown boxing to be effective in improving balance, mobility and quality of life. Hand wraps and boxing gloves provided. Call 720-320-112.
Locations
Golden Eagle Senior Center: 715 Broadway Eagle, 970-328-8896; Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center (Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy building): 1951 Highway 24 Minturn, 970-328-8831.