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 | October – April
Our hikes are easy, usually 3 to 5 miles on Thursday mornings. Although our hikes are easy, we often have some “Snails” who are a bit slower and don’t want to walk as far. Perfect for newcomers or anyone acclimating! We want everyone to feel comfortable enjoying our beautiful mountains with us.
Only during the winter, spring and fall months, we use an email list to send out hikes, trailhead directions, time and suggested equipment (boots, poles, snowshoes, yaktrax, spikes) depending on the weather and trail conditions. Our hikes continue to take place on Thursday mornings, but the times may change. Emails are sent a day or two before the hike with location and time. This email list will be used throughout the offseason fall, winter and spring months. To be added to the email list, please send your name and email address to Pat Kopystianskyj (pkopysti@comcast.net)
Select Saturdays, usually at 6PM
A fun activity of moving with a partner, in patterns as directed by the professional “caller”. For those without a partner, the Club welcomes singles and they enjoy dancing with several other singles. Square Dance is good exercise that is mentally challenging without fancy footwork. Most dances are at the Senior & Community Center.
Mainstream and Plus dances 1st and 3rd Saturdays. Lessons start in January with an introduction to Square Dance Party January 10, 2023. To view the Timberline Toppers calendar, please visit our website. For more details, please call 970-390-1604 or email Timberline@davebittner.com.
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.
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.
Every August
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.
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 Maggie Lifland at mclifland@hotmail.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.
Every Tuesday & Thursday, 12:30 p.m.
Meal reservations are required by 9 a.m. the day of the meal. Reservations may be made by clicking on the link below or by calling the SCCSC Front Desk at (970) 668-2940. Please note that we do not call back to confirm your reservation. Lunches are $8.00, payable by cash or check. Checks should be made payable to SCG. Menus are subject to change.
Thursday, Mar 2, 2023
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Thursday, Mar 30, 2023
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, 9 AM | May – October
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 meets at 9:00 AM. to carpool or at a trailhead. Bring leashes. For more details, please call Howard Brown at 970-468-2313 or email brown.howard2@gmail.com.
Thursdays | May – September
Our summer hikes are published on this web page from May through September. Our hikes are easy, usually 3 to 5 miles on Thursday mornings. Although our hikes are easy we often have some “Snails” who are a bit slower and don’t want to walk as far. Perfect for newcomers or anyone acclimating! We want everyone to feel comfortable enjoying our beautiful mountains with us.
Thursdays, 3:30-5 :30p.m. | January– March, and 1 Thursday in December
Thanks for your interest in the Loosey Goosey Ski Group, our Après Ski potlucks and the Summit Seniors.
Established in 1989, we are a loosely (Loosey Goosey) structured group of fun and active folks 50 years old and over who ski and ride together on specified days at local resorts and enjoy gathering at weekly socials during the season.
Our group, with a membership of over 200 local and visiting senior skiers, coordinates popular potluck après ski parties on most Thursdays, from 4 to 6, December through March at the Summit Community & Senior Center in Frisco. We are now part of the Summit Seniors, a non profit organization, that is the social organization connected to the Center.
Our members participate in many local ski day programs including the Meetup 50+ Ski Group at Breckenridge on Tuesdays and at Keystone on Thursdays. When you attend our après ski parties you will always hear about other members joining up to travel to Loveland, A-Basin, Copper, Vail, Beaver Creek, Steamboat, Cooper and other resorts near and far.
Our nominal, but critical, annual membership fee this year of $15 helps cover the costs of weekly room rental fees, serving supplies, some beverages, and our annual membership party which is held in January. Members also receive our emailed announcements and updates, and a membership directory. All members must also belong to the Summit Senior’s at an annual fee of $15.
Below is a link to the Summit Senior’s on-line Membership signup, or to download an application which can be mailed. You can also join at the Summit County Community Center.
Online registration: https://summit-seniors.org/membership/
For the 2022-2023 Après Ski Season, our members bring an appetizer, or beverages (wine/beer/soda) to share and meet at the Summit County Community and Senior Center on Thursday December 15 from 4:00 to 6:00 and from January 5, 2023 until March 30, 2023 every Thursday from 4:00 to 6:00.
Wednesdays | December 7 – March 29
Cross country skiing with designated leader, info provided for trail difficulty, distance, and elevation gain. Moderate-level backcountry trails on Wednesdays, meeting place and start time varies week to week. A weekly email is sent out with details. The distances are usually four to six miles roundtrip. Outings are suitable for all levels of skiers that have mastered snowplow and herringbone skills. You will need backcountry skis with metal edges and fish scales, or know how to wax and/or bring skins.
After some outings a volunteer host will provide a light lunch in his or her home.(A $7- $10 donation is recommended). Contact the host by Monday noon, as reservations are limited. New this year we are also meeting at a variety of restaurants mixed in with some tailgating parties as weather permits.
For more information contact Joyce Bearse at 508-280-4910 or Joyce@JoyceBearse.com.
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