22 Recreation
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July 2013
Fun after 50
Offered by Grand Junction Parks and Recreation
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o register for any of the following activities, visit www.gjcity. org/recreation.aspx or call 254-3866. For a complete list of activities, pick up an activity guide at the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation office, 1340 Gunnison Ave. or at the Senior Recreation Center, 550 Ouray Ave.
available at www.gjcity.org, the Parks and Recreation office, the Senior Recreation Center, and in this issue of the BEACON. Register by August 12. Cost is $19 to compete in many competitions.
July 25
• Pickleball is geared toward players of all skill levels. Balls and racquets are available for use. The next pickleball clinic is free and takes place at 9 a.m. on July 20. A free referee clinic will be at 2 p.m.
Excursion of the Senses
Senior Recreation Center 550 Ouray Avenue - 970 243-7408
The Senior Recreation Center offers activities for seniors age 50 and older. The center is open Monday - Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Annual membership is $10.
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Ev e n ts
Monday
9:00 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Cribbage Computer Classes Gray Gourmet Card Bingo Singles Pinochle (1st & 3rd Monday)
Tuesday
9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m.
Cribbage & Pool Tourney Gray Gourmet Bingo
Wednesday
9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m.
Ladies Pool, Card Social Jack & Jill Pool Tourney Free Blood Pressure Clinic (3rd Wed) Gray Gourmet Pinochle
Thursday
9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Canasta Cleaning Crew (Last Thursday) Bunco (3rd Thursday) Band (1st Thursday) Pokeno Dance
Friday
9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m.
Canasta, Painting Class & Pool Tourney Gray Gourmet Bible Study Bridge
Saturday
8:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m.
Bridge Class Bridge Bingo
Sunday
1:00 p.m.
Dance (1st & 3rd Sunday)
Tantalize your taste buds and scintillate your nostrils in this excursion of the senses. First stop will be High Country Orchards for a peach-packing tour and wine tasting at Colterris. Next, we will wander through the lavender fields of Sage Creations, where lavender bundles are $5. We end our day at the Palisade Brewing Company for a tour and outside seating at the base of the Bookcliffs. Bring money for lunch at the brewery. Cost of $20 includes transportation only. Meet at Lincoln Park Barn at 10 a.m. August 8
Montrose Museums The Montrose County Historical Museum has an extensive collection of farming and mining equipment. The Ute Indian Museum has the most complete collection of Ute Indian artifacts in the nation. For lunch, we will have a picnic. Cost of $35 includes all expenses. Meet at the Lincoln Park Barn at 9 a.m. August 26-30
Western Colorado Senior Games The 12th annual Western Colorado Senior Games is for anyone 50 years and better as of August 26, 2013. Compete in track and field, swimming, pool, golf, 5K running or walking, bowling, cards, dance, horseshoes, bocce ball, pickleball and more! Registration forms are
Senior sports
• Senior softball is open to men and women ages 50 and older. For more information, call Carl at 255-6688.
Classes Beginning Line Dance Class is at 12:15 p.m. on Mondays, July 8 through August 29, at Lincoln Park Barn. Cost is $12.
Gentle Yoga Class is at 7:45 a.m. on Mondays and Thursdays through July 18 at Lincoln Park Barn. Cost is $4 to drop in.
Introduction to Contemporary Painting with pastels Discover your inner artist through this introductory workshop from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 20 at Stone Cellar Studio. Cost is $75.
Estate Planning Workshop These free estate planning sessions are at 4:30 p.m. at Brown and Brown, PC, 1250 E. Sherwood Drive. Visit www.brownandbrownpc.com or call 243-8250 for details. • July 17 – Estate planning for baby boomers • August 12 – Estate planning for the elderly ■
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