Wednesdays from 9:30AM to 10:15AM
Reduce your risk of falling by performing agility exercises and placing positive stress on the bones, muscles, and cardiovascular system to keep them healthy and strong. Walk with more assurance and confidence. This is a fun class for all levels to improve your range of motion and ability to move your body quickly, easily, and with control & balance.
Thursdays from 9AM to 10AM
Improve your body movement & psychological state with a mix of tai chi, yoga, and the Feldenkrais method. Great stretching and movement class suitable for both men and women.
Thursdays | Year Round
The “Turtles” hike all year round on Thursday mornings. We switch to snowshoes and yaktrax in winter, rec paths during mud season and easy hikes all summer. Our hikes are usually 3 to 5 miles. Sometimes we have some “Snails” who hike at a slower pace and not as far. We want our group to be accessible to all so come and enjoy our beautiful mountains.
To be added to the Turtles and Snails hike distribution list email Pat Kopystianskyj (pkopysti@comcast.net)
Every Friday, 2-4 p.m.
1st & 3rd in person at SCCSC
2nd & 4th – Zoom
We knit, crochet, spin, needle point, hand work/sew, and weave. We welcome other forms of Fiber Arts. We enjoy the creativity everyone brings to the group. We learn from each other and increase our creativity. For more details, please call Pat Larson at 970-390-4599 or email patmlarson@msn.com.
Select Saturdays, 9 a.m.
Seminars on various tech topics take place in a classroom setting and are typically attended by anywhere from six to thirty people depending on the topics presented. Seminar topics are generally relatively basic, covering subjects such as getting organized on your computer; getting the most out of your operating system (lately Windows 10); downloading, organizing and editing your photographs; using the features of your smartphone or tablet; using Facebook and other social media; the basics of word processing and spreadsheets, etc.
Every Thursday, 1-4 PM
We are a fluid group that comes together to play cards or games. We usually meet in the hobby room of the Senior Center. We play weekly, normally year round, as folks are in town. All Summit Seniors members can join us. We furnish cards, games we can pull out, and visit a lot. We enjoy our time together, win or lose. Bring yourself, your jokes, your laugh and join us. For more details, please call Linda McKinley at 970-389-3212 or email rmckinley@sprynet.com.
Second Wednesday of the month, 4:30 p.m.
The Happy Hour Book Club meets monthly, for one hour, to discuss a book that has been chosen by the group. We select our books in November for the following year. There is always a mix of fiction and non-fiction. Our discussions are casual and everyone is encouraged to participate. For more details, please contact Irene Hayes by email at ireneandgordon1@comcast.net or Hollis Shumway by email at hollis53@gmail.com
January 11: KILLERS OF THE FLOWER MOON by David Grann (Nonfiction)
February 8: HORSE by Geraldine Brooks (Historical Fiction)
March 8: GERTRUDE BELL: QUEEN OF THE DESERT, SHAPER OF NATIONS by Georgina Howell (Nonfiction)
April 12: BLACK CAKE by Charmaine Wilkerson (Fiction)
May 10: A WOMAN OF NO IMPORTANCE by Sonia Purnell (Nonfiction)
June 14: THE ELEGANCE OF THE HEDGEHOG by Muriel Barberry (Fiction)
July 12: BOOK OF HOPE: A SURVIVAL GUIDE FOR TRYING TIMES by Jane Goodall
August 9: THE SECOND LIFE OF MIRIELLE WEST by Amanda Skenandora
September 13: BRAIDING SWEETGRASS by Robin Wall (Nonfiction)
October 11: THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN by Heather Terrell (Historical Fiction)
November 8: YEAR OF THE TIGER by Alice Wong (Nonfiction)
December 13: THE MOON IS DOWN by John Steinbeck (Fiction)
Call (970) 668-2940 for schedule
A series of informative lectures from local professionals on maintaining health into your golden years.
Tuesdays, 8:30 AM | June – Mid October
Summit Older Bushwhackers (SOBs) do intermediate backcountry trail hikes on Tuesdays, mostly in Summit County. These typically range from 4 – 7 miles and with 400 – 1500 ft of elevation gain. They are led by volunteer trip leaders, usually a different leader each week. We meet from June through mid October, weather permitting. We usually leave the car-pool location at 8:30 and are back between 12 and (rarely) 2 pm. For more information, call Jim Fleshman at 281-507-1059 or email rjftex@gmail.com.
| Date | Hike | Carpool | Miles / Vert | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 6 | Arctic Placer | Target | 4m / 700 ft | Ruth Haley 970-262-7749 |
| June 13 | Acorn Creek Loop | Target | 5 m / 1000 ft | Elaine P. 970-389-0379 |
| June 20 | Ophir Mountain | Frisco BT | 6 m / 1000 ft | Linda Boyd 719-332-0841 |
| June 27 | Angler Mountain | Target | 3 m / 500 ft | Jane Johnston 303-501-9956 |
| July 4 | No Hike | |||
| July 11 | Black Powder Pass | Ice Rink | 3m / 700 ft | Need Leader |
| July 18 | Boulder Lake | Target | 6 m / 1400 ft | Jane Johnston 303-501-9956 |
| July 25 | Wheeler Lakes | CC | 7m / 1400 ft | Ruth Haley 970-262-7749 |
| Aug 1 | Shrine Ridge | Frisco BT | 4m / 800 ft | Need Leader |
| Aug 8 | Hoosier Pass West | Ice Rink | 4m / 600 ft | Need Leader |
| Aug 15 | North Ten Mile | Frisco BT | 5m / 1500 ft | Alan Waxman 505-331-0619 |
| Aug 22 | Horseshoe Gulch | Frisco BT | 5m / 800 ft | Bob Hartley 970-424-3189 |
| Aug 29 | Mayflower Gulch Loop | Frisco BT | 6m / 1000 ft | Need Leader |
| Sept 5 | Angler Mountain | Target | 5m / 1400 ft | Need Leader |
| Sept 12 | Upper Straight Creek | Frisco BT | 5m / 1400 ft | Need Leader |
| Sept 19 | Wilder Gulch | Frisco BT | 7 m / 1200 ft | Need Leader |
| Sept 26 | Salt Lick Aspens | SL | Later | Need Leader |
Notes on Carpool Locations:
Canceled indefinitely
Evidence has shown Dr. Paul Lam’s Tai Chi for Arthritis program helps prevent falls and improves health and the quality of life for older adults. Tai chi movements appear gentle and graceful, but they contain much power and internal strength. This is an excellent opportunity to come and learn more about this exercise. Facilitator Kim Greene will review the basic principles of tai chi and provide a demonstration of its fundamental forms.
Every fourth Monday (except December), 5:30 PM
We are a group of people who like to work with fabric—quilting or otherwise. Persons with any skill level are welcome to join our group to learn and share ideas. The meetings are informal. Some people do handwork during the meetings; Group sewing retreats are scheduled several times per year. Please bring your own project and material to work on. For details, contact Sharon Maroni at matravlr@gmail.com.
Mondays & Fridays, 10:00AM – 11:15AM
Melinda’s yoga classes vary depending on who shows up and what their experience is, and what their expectations are for the day. It is truly a community-centered offering!
Typically, one can expect the practice to include breathing, moving in coordination with breathing, balancing, strengthening and stretching. The classes begin and end with mindfulness and intention and the students “tune in” with mantras and close with a song. Melinda teaches from her experiences with Kundalini, Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga, and offers and encourages modifications and even chair yoga.
All levels are welcome. Most people leave a $5 contribution for the instructor as she is not paid. Mats are available.
Delivered Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
The mission of Mountain Meals on Wheels is to provide healthy and nutritious meals to adults of any age who are homebound and unable to prepare their own meals due to health issues. Meals are prepared in a commercial kitchen located at the Summit County Community & Senior Center. Meals are delivered by volunteers on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This program is heavily reliant on volunteer drivers. Drivers are required to have their own vehicle, and be able to pass a criminal background check. If you are interested in driving for this program, or for more information, please email seniors@summitcountyco.gov. This is a year round volunteer opportunity.
First Wednesday of the month at 4:00PM
This is a women’s social group, open to all women that are members of the Summit Seniors. GALS usually meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 4PM at a restaurant or a member’s home. Participants bring an appetizer to share and a beverage of their choice if meeting at a private home. These gatherings provide an opportunity to meet new friends, exchange ideas and the potential for planning future shared experiences. Contact either Bev Muraski at 937-307-9914 or Carole Woodbury at 303-437-5622, the GALS co-chairs, for up to date information.
Summit Seniors offers a number of bridge groups for all levels during a range of days and times. Browse the list below to find the right game for you or view all bridge groups on the calendar.
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 12:45 p.m.
Limited to players with up to 199 master points. You must come with a partner. For partners, call Howard Brown at (970) 468-2313.
Cost: $4/person
Preceded by a mini lesson at 12:20, no cost
Contact Chris Dorton (christopher.dorton@gmail.com or 970 363 9580) to let him know you plan to attend or with questions.
Every Thursday, 12:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
Every Monday & Friday, 12:45 p.m. Open to all levels of bridge players
Contact Brenda Alberico (bhalberico@gmail.com or 815 258 5843). You must come with a partner. For partners, call Howard Brown at (970) 468-2313.
Cost: $4/person
Wednesdays | May – October, meeting times vary by month
Moderate Wednesday hikes at a leisurely pace, with furry friends welcome — Those unfortunate to not be owned by a dog are also welcome. The group’s meeting times and carpool locations vary over the summer. So, call Howard Brown at 970-468-2313 or email brown.howard2@gmail.com to get on their email list. Plan to bring leashes, lunch and good rain gear.
Copyright ©2023 Summit County Senior Center | Liability Waiver