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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 $5.00.
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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)
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o register for any of the programs, stop by the Grand Junction Parks and Recreation office at 1340 Gunnison Ave., call 254-3866, or visit www.gjcity.org. You must be 50 or older to participate.
with lavender. Visit a lavender farm where you can pick a bundle for $5. Finish the day with a wine tasting and a tour of Carlson Vineyards. Lunch is on your own. Meet at Lincoln Park Barn at 10 a.m. Cost is $20. July 10
May 4
Colorado National Monument bus tour
Get your tennis shoes on and head out to Canyon View Park for the Rimrock Chiropractic Poker Walk. Explore the health fair, get a massage, and win great prizes by participating in this fun, free activity starting at 10 a.m. The Atrium will provide delicious boxed lunches. Registration is required.
Enjoy incredible scenery and learn hidden secrets on a ranger guided bus tour of the monument’s 23-mile historic Rim Rock Drive. Bus departs from the Lincoln Park Barn at 8 a.m. Bring a sack lunch and water. Cost is $10. Register by July 6.
May 15 & 17
Have an evening of Las Vegas style fun at the Senior Recreation Center. Enjoy a delicious dinner, then play poker, blackjack, Texas hold ’em or spin the wheel for your chance to win fabulous prizes. Dinner starts at 4:30 p.m. Cost is $5.
Poker Walk
Pickleball clinic Pickleball is America’s fastest growing sport and is played on a badminton-sized court with paddles and whiffle-type balls. Learn basic shots, rules and strategy in this free class geared toward beginning and novice players. Classes take place at the Lincoln Park Tennis Courts at 10 a.m. Tuesday and 6 p.m. Thursday. Balls and racquets are available for use. May 24
Mother’s/Father’s Day Party Dancing begins at 10 a.m. at the Senior Recreation Center. Lunch to follow. Cost is $3. June 2 & 3
Pickleball tournament Sign up for the pickleball tournament on June 2 and 3 at Lincoln Park Tennis Courts. Tournament begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $10. All participants will be entered into a drawing for a Revolution Graphite paddle. Register by May 21. All proceeds will go to Pickleball equipment. July 7
Lavender Festival Attend the second annual Lavender Festival in Palisade. Enjoy the many creations, edibles and crafts made
July 12
Deuces Wild
August 7
Tour Redstone Castle Explore the historic district of Redstone, Colorado. Step back in time with a costumed docent-led tour of Redstone Castle. Visit the Coke Ovens and the Redstone Art Center Gallery. A picnic lunch will be provided. Depart from Lincoln Park Barn at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $45. Register by July 24. August 27-31
Senior Games The 11th annual Western Colorado Senior Games is for anyone 50 years and better. Compete in track and field, swimming, pool, golf, bowling, cards, dance, horseshoes, pickleball and more. You can find your registration form in July’s BEACON, the Parks and Recreation Office, the Senior Recreation Center, or you can register online at www.gjcity.org. Register by August 13. ■