Eagle County senior calendar
Upcoming events
• Tuesdays beginning today: Power Punch Parkinson’s boxing program will hold sessions on Tuesdays at 9 a.m. in addition to the Saturday sessions at 9 a.m. Sessions are held at Trinity Church in Edwards. Call 720-320-1122 for more information.
• Wednesday: Tea & Topics, Gypsum Public Library, 1 p.m.
• Wednesdays at Maloit Park Senior Center: Beginner line dancing with Irene Olive, 10 a.m.
• Fridays at Maloit Park Senior Center beginning this week: Tai Chi for Balance with Kim Greene, 10:30 a.m.
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• Monday, July 11: Philip Kates from the Philadelphia Orchestra will perform a mini concert at the Betty Ford Alpine Garden Terrace at 10 a.m. followed by a free lunch. RSVP at 970-328-8831.
Ongoing weekly activities
Mondays
• The Senior Spot, adult day services 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, 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 for more information.
• 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 for more information.
• Transportation for errands. Bus leaves Golden Eagle Senior at 2 p.m. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.
• Joint relief water class, 10 to 11 a.m., Avon Recreation Center, $2. Call 970-328-8831 for more information.
• 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.
• 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 for more information.
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.
• 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 for more information.
• 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. Adult day services program for adults who can no longer manage independently or who are socially isolated. Provides respite for consultation.
• Tea & Topics, Gypsum Public Library, 1:00 pm. Learn something new as 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 for more information.
• 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 for more information.
• 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.
• 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 for more information.
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.