Eagle County senior community calendar
Upcoming events
• Mondays and Wednesdays: Technology training for older adults, Eagle Public Library, 2:30 to 3:20 p.m. Work with high school students to learn more about the Internet, iPhones, iPads, laptops, social media, etc. Call 970-328-8896 for more information or to sign up.
• Wednesday: Non-medical foot care (toenail rimming and foot soaks), Maloit Senior Wellness Center, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. First come, first served. Call 970-328-8831 for more information.
• Wednesday: Poker game, Golden Eagle Senior Center, 1 p.m. All are welcome, no sign up necessary.
• Friday: Strong People weight training program, Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center. To register, call 970-328-8831. $2 per class.
• Friday: Book Lover’s Coffee Klatch, Golden Eagle Senior Center, 10:30 a.m. For book lovers to talk, make recommendations and learn about different genres. Coffee and snacks provided.
• Friday: Avon Public Library visits Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center with a selection of large print books, DVDs and audio books, 11 a.m.
• Friday: Salsa-making demonstration, Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center, 11 a.m.
• May 12: Medical foot care appointments with Dr. Brian Maurer. Appointments begin at 2:15 p.m. Please call 328-8896 to reserve a spot.
Ongoing weekly activities
Mondays
• Senior Spot, Eagle River Presbyterian Church, 1 to 4 p.m. A program of Eagle Valley Senior Life. Balance exercises, culinary creations, music and more. Drop in for some or all of the time. For schedule of activities, visit http://www.evslife.org or call 970-977-0188.
• Parkinson’s Foundations exercise class, Trinity Church in Edwards, 5:30 p.m. Class focuses on strength, balance and flexibility. Exercises are enhanced to include cognition, vocal therapy and fun. Not just for those with Parkinson’s — it is beneficial for anyone who would like to improve balance, flexibility and strength.
Tuesdays
• Senior lunch, Golden Eagle Senior Center, noon. $3 suggested donation. Rides available. Call 970-328-8896 for reservations.
• Non-medical foot care (toenail trimming and foot soaks), Golden Eagle Senior Center, third Tuesday of month, 9 to 11 a.m. Call 970-328-8896.
• Transportation for errand (post office, shopping, etc.). Bus leaves Golden Eagle Senior at 2 p.m. Call 970-328-8896.
• Joint Relief Water Class, Avon Recreation Center, 10 to 11 a.m. $2. Call 970-328-8831.
• Water aerobics class, Gypsum Recreation Center, 10 to 11 a.m. $5. Call 970-328-8896.
Wednesdays
• Senior lunch, Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center, 11:30 a.m. $2 suggested donation. Rides available. Call 970-328-8831 for reservations.
• 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. Be ready to go by 10 a.m. Wear layered clothing to be prepared for all types of weather. All levels welcome.
• Poker game, Golden Eagle Senor Center, first and third Wednesday of month, 1 to 3 p.m.
Thursdays
• Strong People progressive weight training class, Golden Eagle Senior Center, 11 a.m. $2 suggested donation. Call 970-328-8896.
• Senior Spot, Eagle River Presbyterian Church, 1 to 4 p.m. A program of Eagle Valley Senior Life. Balance exercises, culinary creations, music and more. Drop in for some or all of the time. For schedule of activities, visit http://www.evslife.org or call 970-977-0188.
• Senior lunch, Golden Eagle Senior Center, noon. $3 suggested donation. Rides available. Call 970-328-8896 for reservations.
• Senior crochet group, Golden Eagle Senior Center, 1 p.m. Make blankets for local children. Open to veteran crocheters and those just beginning. Yarn provided.
• Grocery shopping, bus leaves the Golden Eagle at 1 p.m. Call 970-328-8896.
• Parkinson’s Foundations exercise class, Trinity Church in Edwards, 5:30 p.m. This class focuses on strength, balance, and flexibility. Exercises are enhanced to include cognition, vocal therapy and fun. Not just for those with Parkinson’s — this class is beneficial for anyone who would like to improve balance, flexibility and strength.
• Water aerobics class, Gypsum Recreation Center, 10 to 11 a.m. $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 who are looking for support and resources for dealing with the disease in a fun and uplifting atmosphere. Meetings include some type of educational presentation.
Fridays
• Senior lunch, Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center,
11:30 a.m. $2. Rides available. Call 970-328-8831 for reservations.
• 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.
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.