Eagle County senior community calendar
Upcoming events
• Wednesday: Blood pressure, blood sugar, and pulse checks by Eagle County Paramedics, 10:30 a.m.
• Thursday: “Breakfast by the River” at Minturn’s Little Beach park. 9 p.m. Please join us for a pot luck meal at this beautiful location. Call 970-328-8831 for more information.
• Friday: Book Lover’s Coffee Klatch, 10:30 a.m. Golden Eagle senior center.
• Friday: Bingo at the Golden Eagle senior center, 1 p.m. Refreshments provided.
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• Save the Date: Aging Well Initiative community convening, July 15, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at CMC in Edwards. Eagle County Public Health and Environment is leading a planning initiative to make Eagle County a great place to age and thrive. For more information or to RSVP call 970-328-8896 or 970-328-8831.
• Wednesday: 9 a.m. exercise class at the Golden Eagle senior center will be canceled.
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, 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Church in Edwards. This class focuses on strength, balance, and flexibility. Exercises are enhanced to include cognition, vocal therapy, and fun. Not just for those with PD — this class 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. 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. 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. All levels welcome.
• Poker game, Golden Eagle Senior 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, 5:30 p.m. at Trinity Church in Edwards. This class focuses on strength, balance, and flexibility. Exercises are enhanced to include cognition, vocal therapy, and fun. Not just for those with PD – 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 in a fun and uplifting atmosphere. Meetings include some type of educational presentation.
Fridays
• Strong People progressive weight training class 10:00, $2 suggested donation. Call 970-328-8831 for more information (Maloit Park Senior Wellness Center)
• 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