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Gunnison Valley Seniors Calendar

Senior Center Programs

•Aug. 1: Hike – Three Lakes Loop. Rated Easy. RSVP required.

•Aug. 2: (1pm): Book Club. August book “Woman of the Light” by Kali Fajardo-

Senior Center membership.

•Aug. 8: Hike – Copley Lake Trail. Rated Easy +/Intermediate (length,

•Aug. 9: (12:45pm): Paper Flower-Making with Sally Curry. Come make these required to help with planning supplies.

•Aug. 15: Hike – Hasley Loop. Rated Intermediate. RSVP Required.

Art Club @ 12:30pm & Mahjong @ 1pm.

All RSVPs and more info on Senior Center programs: egillis@gunnisonco.gov or 970-641-8272.

FITNESS @ THE REC CENTER – Sign up at the Rec Center front desk!

Mondays & Wednesdays in the Gym

• Silver Sneakers Classic @ 10:15am

NOTE: Splash class will resume as soon as possible!

SENIOR MEALS -

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays @ 11:30am. $5.00 per meals. Advanced orders appreciate (24 hours). Pick-ups between 11am – 11:15am (advanced orders only).

ORDER MEALS: 970-641-8272

Menu: (all meals come with dessert!)

•Mon., July 31: Goulash, homemade bread, green beans, fruit

•Weds., Aug. 2: Ham, scalloped potatoes, salad, Mandarin oranges, homemade rolls

•Fri., Aug. 4: Egg Salad Sandwiches, chips, Jello with fruit, veggies

Walk-ins & visitors welcome! Homebound adults ages 55 & up eligible for delivery. If you need a ride, call GVH Senior Bus @ 970-596-6700 (call in advance).

ONGOING SERVICES

Gunnison Country Food Pantry – Mondays (1pm – 4pm), Wednesdays (1pm – 7pm), Thursdays for 60+ (10am – 2pm). Contact: 970-641-4156, Located on the SW Corner of Main St. & Ohio Ave.

GVH Senior Bus: 7 days a week, 9am – 4pm. Call in advance! 970-596-6700. Monday thru Friday, 9am – 4pm. Services Montrose & Grand Call for appointments. 970-641-3244.

Almost five decades of Art in the Park

Gunnison’s Legion Park hosted the 49th annual Art in the Park event on Sunday, July 23. The art show highlighted local artists and is sponsored by the American Association of University Women.