Eagle County senior community calendar
Upcoming events
• Today: Seniors needed to help with a school research project. 1 p.m. at the Golden Eagle Senior Center. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.
• Wednesday: Poker game at the Golden Eagle Senior Center, 1 p.m.
• Wednesday: Free Non-medical foot day. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Call for reservations 970-328-8831. Chair massages: $5 for 20 minutes. 9:30-11:30 a.m.
• Friday: “N’Balance” (evidence-based fall prevention class) series begins at Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center. Cost: $10 for eight classes. Full refund if at least six classes are attended. Call Pat at 970-328-8831 to register.
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Ongoing weekly activities
Mondays
• Senior Spot, a program of Eagle Valley Senior Life, 1-4 p.m. A caring and friendly place for seniors to connect with others. Balance exercises, culinary creations, music and more. Held at the Eagle River Presbyterian Church. For schedule of activities, go to http://www.evslife.org or call 970-977-0188.
• Full body fitness exercise class, 9 to 10 a.m. at the Golden Eagle Senior Center in Eagle. A full body workout incorporating both seated and standing activities. Suggested donation of $2 per class. Call 970-328-8896.
Tuesdays
• Senior lunch, noon at the Golden Eagle Senior Center in Eagle, $3 suggested donation for diners 60 or older. Home pick-ups and drop-offs are available. Call 970-328-8896.
• Seated stretch and strengthen exercise class, 11 a.m. to noon at the Golden Eagle Senior Center. A fully seated class, incorporating general stretching and strengthening for both upper and lower extremities. Suggested donation of $2 per class. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.
• Non-medical foot care (toenail trimming and foot soaks) at the Golden Eagle Senior Center. Third Tuesday of each month from 9-11 a.m. Call 970-328-8896.
• Afternoon card game, 1 p.m.
• Transportation for errands (bank, post office, etc.). Bus leaves the Golden Eagle at 2 p.m. for this service. Call 970-328-8896.
• Joint Relief Water Class, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Avon Recreation Center. $2 per class. Call 970-328-8831 for more information.
• Water aerobics class, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Gypsum Recreation Center. $5 drop in rate. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.
Wednesdays:
• Senior lunch, 11:30 a.m. at VSSA/Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center. $2 per meal for those 60 or older. Call 970-328-8831 for reservations.
• Chair Yoga at Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center, 11 a.m. Free.
• Grocery shopping, bus leaves Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center at 12:30 p.m.
• Full body fitness exercise class, 9 to 10 a.m. at the Golden Eagle. A full body workout incorporating both seated and standing activities. Suggested donation of $2 per class. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.
• Snowshoeing each Wednesday. Be ready to go by 10 a.m. Snowshoes are provided. All levels are welcome.
• Poker game at the Golden Eagle on the first and third Wednesday of every month, 1 to 3 p.m.
Thursdays
• Strong People progressive weight training class, 11 a.m. at the Golden Eagle Senior Center, $2 suggested donation per class. Call 970-328-8896.
• Senior Spot, a program of Eagle Valley Senior Life, 1-4 p.m. A caring and friendly place for seniors to connect with others and engage in fun, meaningful, and safe activities. Held at the Eagle River Presbyterian Church. For schedule of activities, go to http://www.evslife.org or call 970-331-5355.
• Senior lunch, 12 p.m. at the Golden Eagle Senior Center in Eagle, $3 suggested donation for people 60 or older. Home pick-ups and drop-offs are available. Call 970-328-8896 for reservations.
• Afternoon card game, 1 p.m.
• Senior crochet group, 1 p.m. at the Golden Eagle Senior Center. Come join us as we make blankets for local infants and young children. Open to veteran crochet-ers or those just beginning. Yarn provided.
• Grocery shopping, bus leaves the Golden Eagle at 1 p.m. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.
• Water aerobics class, 10 to 11 a.m. at the Gypsum Recreation Center. $5 drop in rate. Call 970-328-8896 for more information.
• Parkinson Support Group, held the fourth Thursday of every month at Trinity Church in Edwards from 5-6 p.m. This meeting is for Parkinson patients as well as their family and friends. Meetings include some type of educational presentation.
Fridays
• Senior lunch, 11:30 a.m. at VSSA/Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center, $2 fee per meal for those 60 or older. Home pick-ups and drop-offs are available, depending on location. Call 970-328-8831 for reservations.
• Book Lovers Coffee Klatch, held the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month at 10:30 a.m. at the Golden Eagle Senior Center. This group is for book lovers of all varieties. Coffee and snacks provided.
Locations
Golden Eagle Senior Center: 715 Broadway Eagle, 970-328-8896; Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center (VSSA building): 1951 Highway 24 Minturn, 970-328-8831.