FUN AFTER 50 Senior Center Activities

followed by a tour of the Delta Historical Museum. Bring money for lunch.

10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | March 7 | $30

TLC Kitchen - Paonia

To register for programs, call 970-252-4884 or visit MontroseRec.com

Education

Presentations are free, but donations support activities and the lunch program. Call to reserve your seat.

Lewis & Clark: Fate of Corps

Todd Weber hosts part 4 in this hands on series about Lewis and Clark.

1 p.m. | March 1

Utah’s Colorful Parks & Monuments

Learn about the history and geology of some of the West’s most spectacular parks and the best time to visit.

1 p.m. | March 13

No Individual Heroes: Ouray Mountain Rescue Team

Karen Risch, author and 14-year veteran of the Ouray Mountain Rescue Team, presents stories of how, through orchestrated teamwork, these compassionate people assist terrified people in deadly situations while crafting memorable solutions to logistical and technical problems.

1 p.m. | March 20

TRIPS & TOURS

Most trips meet at the Senior Center and fill quickly. Get on the waiting list if a tour is full in case another is scheduled.

Tour: Egyptian Theater and Delta County Historical Museum

The 1928 Egyptian Theater is a great example of the Egyptian revival-style architecture that rose in popularity after the 1922 discovery of King Tut’s tomb. This tour includes a history lecture about the venue,

The Learning Council (TLC) kitchen crew works out of a commercial kitchen and provides locally sourced meals to the community by donation. Learn about what TLC does and assist in making the community meal, and then eat!

7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | March 8 | $30

50+ Snowshoeing: Cerro Summit

Bring a sack lunch on this snowshoeing trip to Cerro Summit.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. | March 16 | $21

Business Tour: Alpen Confections & The Rathbone Hotel

Tour the new location for Alpen Confections, which creates a variety of artisan chocolates. Then, explore the 113 year-old Knights of Pythias building at 33 S. Cascade Ave., which is being transformed into the Rathbone Hotel. Bring money for lunch.

TBD | March 21 | $20

Winter Walking

Walk the Riverside Trail in Grand Junction in segments and check out the artistic murals along the way. Bring money for lunch.

8:45 a.m.-3 p.m. | March 31 | $21

Fitness

Tai Chi for Health & Energy

Tai Chi brings peace to the body, using controlled movements, weight transference, mental resistance and quietness of mind. This sun-style based class incorporates Qi Gong.

10-10:30 a.m. | Mondays |

Donation

Games

Contact the senior center for a schedule!

To register for programs, call 970-874-0923 or visit CityofDelta.net/parksrecgolf

Games

Pinochle

1-4 p.m. | Tuesdays | $15

Dominoes

1-3 p.m. | Wednesdays | $15

Party Bridge Club

1-4 p.m. | Thursdays | $15

Chess Club

5:30-8 p.m. | Tuesdays | Free

Fitness

Indoor Pickleball

Play this fun sport with an even funnier name. Dates and times are subject to change based on gym availability. Call or check the website for details.

7:15-11:15 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays

Pilates

Low-impact movements that improve flexibility, muscular strength and endurance.

12 p.m. Mondays | 9 a.m. Fridays

Senior Circuit Circuit training for seniors with flexibility exercises.

9 a.m. | Monday through Friday

Yoga Fusion

This vinyasa flow style class blends yoga, Pilates and barre elements.

12 p.m. | Tuesdays

Healthy Body Strong Bones

Use simple hand weights to help increase flexibility, balance and bone strength.

9 a.m. | Tuesdays & Thursdays

Silver Sneakers Classic

Strengthen muscles and increase range of movement.

10 a.m. | Tuesdays & Thursdays

Body Blitz

Cross-train with this quick-paced muscle conditioning class.

9 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays | 9 a.m. Thursdays

Body Bar

Get an entire body workout using a weighted fitness bar.

6 a.m. | Wednesdays

Pool Fitness

Monday Movers

Jumpstart your week with a mid to high-intensity cardio and strength training water class.

5:30 p.m. | Mondays

Pool Power

Workout in shallow water to focus and tone problem areas.

9:30 a.m. | Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Body & Health

Enjoy a combination of aerobic and full-body workout in the pool.

10:30 a.m. | Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

Light-n-Lively

Build endurance and strength, designed for beginners.

10 a.m. | Tuesdays and Thursdays

Full Body Cardio

Tone those muscles, pump up that heart, and get an overall good workout with water jogging, river running, jumping jacks and lunges.

5:30 p.m. | Tuesdays and Thursdays

Silver Sneakers Splash

A fun shallow-water exercise class that uses a signature splash-board to increase movement. Suitable for non-swimmers.

8:30 a.m. | Mondays & Wednesdays

Water Zumba

Enjoy a dance party in the pool, fun for all fitness levels.

5:30 p.m. | Wednesdays

Valley Symphony Association announces election of new board member

Stephanie Helleckson of Paonia has been elected to the Valley Symphony Association (VSA) board of directors. Helleckson took her first violin lesson at age 5 from former VSA concertmaster Lu Vorys and has been involved with the VSA for almost 20 years. She has periodically played in the orchestra as a violinist since 2006 and sung with the chorus under the direction of Jan Tuin. She now teaches music locally and joined the VSA board of directors in late 2022 to assist with the orchestral conductor transition and support the continued success of the VSA. Helleckson has also founded the North Fork Community Choir, published original research on the acoustics of kivas at Mesa Verde National Park, worked at a humane society on Maui and