Eagle County senior calendar

Upcoming events

• Wednesday: Tea & Topics, Health and Wellness topics in June, Gypsum Public Library, 1 p.m.

• Wednesday: Ask-A-Lawyer opportunity, 11:30 a.m. at Maloit Park Senior Center. Call 970-328-2812 for a 15 minute appointment.

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• Wednesday: Blood pressure and blood sugar checks by Eagle County Paramedics, 11 a.m. at Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center.

• Friday: Book Lover’s Coffee Klatch, 10:30 a.m. Come share your love of books, discuss genres and titles, while enjoying coffee, tea and other goodies. No sign up necessary.

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• Fridays: Zumba Gold has been canceled at the Golden Eagle Senior Center until further notice due to lack of participation. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.

• Tuesdays beginning July 5: Power Punch Parkinson’s boxing program will hold sessions on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. in addition to the Saturday morning sessions at 9 a.m. Sessions are held at Trinity Church in Edwards. Call 720-320-1122 for more information.

Ongoing weekly activities

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Mondays

• The Senior Spot, program for adults who can no longer manage independently or who are socially isolated. Provides respite for caregivers. 1 to 4 p.m. in Avon. Transportation available. Call Eagle Valley Senior Life at 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 beginners, Avon Recreation Center, 4:55 to 5:55 p.m. $10.

• Intermediate tai chi, Avon Recreation Center, 6:30 to 8 p.m. $10.

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.

• Seated exercise class, 11 a.m., Golden Eagle Senior Center, $2 suggested donation. Work on strength and flexibility while siting 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 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.

• Tai chi for seniors, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Avon Recreation Center. $10.

• Water aerobics class, 10 to 11 a.m., Gypsum Recreation Center. $5. Call 970-328-8896.

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. 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.

• Nordic Walking 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.

• The Senior Spot, 1 to 4 p.m., new Gypsum location. Program for adults who can no longer manage independently or who are socially isolated. Call Eagle Valley Senior Life at 970-977-0188 for a free consultation.

• Tea & Topics, Gypsum Public Library, 1 pm. Guest speakers share their knowledge and expertise with a different topic each week. Co-sponsored by Eagle Valley Senior Life. Call 970-977-0188 if you need transportation.

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.

• Tai chi for seniors, Avon Recreation Center. 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. $10.

• Restorative body movement class, Avon Recreation Center, 12:35 to 1:35 p.m. $10.

• Tai chi for beginners, Avon Recreation Center, 4:55 to 5:55 p.m. $10.

• Intermediate tai chi, Avon Recreation Center, 6:30 to 8 p.m. $10.

• 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.

• Water aerobics class, 10 to 11 a.m. Gypsum Recreation Center. $5. Call 970-328-8896.

• 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 970-970-328-8831. 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 720-320-1122.

Locations

Golden Eagle Senior Center: 715 Broadway St., Eagle, 970-328-8896.

Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center (VSSA building): 1951 U.S. Highway 24, Minturn, 970-328-8831.