Senior Center PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
A NEW CENTER, ADDED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, AND AN UPDATED LOOK
As construction of the Highlands Ranch Senior Center progresses, Active Adult Programs and Services (AAPS) has officially made the transition to Senior Center Programs and Services. While the center will open in 2024, expanded senior programming and resources will be offered starting this fall. We’re excited to set off on this new journey together, and to continue to build upon the incredible programs and services that serve our community’s older adult population.
This fall, fitness, health and enrichment programs will be scheduled at Mountainview Christian Church, which is located adjacent to the Senior Center site, as well as at the Metro District Parks, Recreation and Open Space Service Center at Redstone Park and the Douglas County Library in Highlands Ranch. For more information about upcoming programs, and to register, visit highlandsranch.org/seniorcenter after Aug.1.
Do you want to show your support for the new senior center? Starting in August, you can purchase your inaugural senior center membership! For only $20, or $25 for non-residents, this membership will provide discounts on programs, early access to program registration, and direct email communication about upcoming programs,
events and senior center construction information. Information about membership will be posted at highlandsranch.org/seniorcenter.
As programming is expanded, we will be seeking individuals who would like to share their skills and expertise as program instructors. If you are qualified and interested in teaching classes at the center, including arts, fitness, languages, music or more, please contact Jill Hall, Senior Services Manager, at jhall@highlandsranch.org, or call 303-785-0320.
For information and updates regarding the Highlands Ranch Senior Center project, please visit highlandsranch.org/seniorcenter.
SUMMER 2023
• For resource information, referrals to services, or to schedule a personal meeting, contact Health and Resource Coordinator
Jodie McCann at jmccann@highlandsranch.org or 720-240-4922. The Senior Services office is located at the Metro District Parks, Recreation & Open Space Service Center at 3280 Redstone Park Circle, Highlands Ranch.
• Registration is required for all programs.
– Register at highlandsranch.org/signmeup and click on the Senior Center box. Wait listing is recommended. Note: A second Lunch Bunch offering, on a separate date, will be made available once the first Lunch Bunch date reaches capacity.
– To cancel a reservation: recreationinfo@highlandsranch.org or hrmdrecreation@highlandsranch.org. Please be considerate and cancel in advance if you are unable to attend a program or activity, so those waitlisted can join in the fun.
SEPTEMBER IS HEALTHY AGING MONTH & NATIONAL SENIOR CENTER MONTH Sept. 1 Trail Walk & Sack Lunch Waterton Canyon 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. #803200-A Sept. 7 Trail Walk & BBQ Fly’n B Park 5 to 7 p.m. #803200-B Sept. 11 Nia Aerobic Dance Recreation Center at Southridge 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. #803200-C Sept. 11 Intro to Pickleball Tanks Park 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. #803200-D Sept. 18 Intro to Bocce Ball Northridge Park Shelter 1 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. #803200-E Sept. 20 Trail Walk & Sack Lunch Redstone Park to Fly’n B Park, then back to Redstone Park 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. #803200-F Sept. 22 The Longevity Diet Douglas County Libraries Highlands Ranch 10 to 11 a.m. #803200-G Sept. 29 Picnic Lunch (provided) Northridge Park Shelter 1 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. #803200-H and Games in the Park
July 6 Afternoon Board Games Douglas County Libraries Highlands Ranch 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. #802400-H July 11 Morning Coffee Chat Wild Blue Coffee Shop 9 to 10:30 a.m. #802300-27 July 13 Social Hour & Dinner Old Blinking Light 4 to 6 p.m. #802100-H July 18 Morning Coffee Chat Wild Blue Coffee 9 to 10:30 a.m. #802300-28 July 24 Afternoon Board Games Douglas County Libraries Highlands Ranch 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. #802400-I July 25 Morning Coffee Chat Wild Blue Coffee 9 to 10:30 a.m. #802300-29 July 26 Lunch Bunch Via Baci, Lone Tree 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. #802200-G
SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES
FITNESS, WELLNESS AND RECREATION
See Healthy Aging Month
Aug. 1 Morning Coffee Chat Wild Blue Coffee 9 to 10:30 a.m. #802300-30 Aug. 7 Afternoon Board Games Douglas County Libraries Highlands Ranch 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. #802400-J Aug. 8 Morning Coffee Chat Wild Blue Coffee 9 to 10:30 a.m. #802300-31 Aug. 10 Social Hour & Dinner Dig In Eats, Centennial 4 to 6 p.m. #802100-I Aug. 15 Morning Coffee Chat Wild Blue Coffee 9 to 10:30 a.m. #802300-32 Aug. 21 Afternoon Board Games Douglas County Libraries Highlands Ranch 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. #802400-K Aug. 22 Morning Coffee Chat Wild Blue Coffee 9 to 10:30 a.m. #802300-33 Aug. 23 Lunch Bunch Old Chicago, Central Park, HR 11:30 to 1 p.m. #802200-H Aug. 29 Morning Coffee Chat Wild Blue Coffee 9 to 10:30 a.m. #802300-34 Aug. 30 End of Summer Bocce Ball, Table Northridge Park Shelter 1 4 to 7 p.m. #802100-J Tennis, Corn Hole & Social Hour Sept. 5 Morning Coffee Chat Wild Blue Coffee 9 to 10:30 a.m. #802300-35 Sept. 5 Afternoon Board Games Douglas County Libraries Highlands Ranch 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. #802400-L Sept. 12 Morning Coffee Chat Wild Blue Coffee 9 to 10:30 a.m. #802300-36 Sept. 14 Social Hour & Dinner Postino, Central Park 4 to 6 p.m. #802100-K Sept. 19 Morning Coffee Chat Wild Blue Coffee 9 to 10:30 a.m. #802300-37 Sept. 25 Afternoon Board Games Douglas County Libraries Highlands Ranch 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. #802400-M Sept. 26 Morning Coffee Chat Wild Blue Coffee 9 to 10:30 a.m. #802300-38 Sept. 27 Lunch Bunch Angelo’s Taverna, Littleton 11:30 to 1 p.m. #802200-I
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July 7 Trail Walk High Line Canal Trailhead, County Line to Mineral 8:15 to 10 a.m. #803100-G 1514 W County Line Rd, Highlands Ranch July 21 Trail Walk High Line Canal Trailhead at deKoevend, 8:15 to 10 a.m. #803100-H 6301 S. University Blvd.,Centennial Aug. 4 Trail Walk Writer’s Vista Park, 1900 W. Mineral Ave, Littleton 8:15 to 10 a.m. #803100-I Aug. 17 Trail Walk Platte River Trail and Lunch Out, Breckenridge Brewery/Restaurant 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. #803100-J 2920 Brewery Ln, Littleton Sept.
Oct. 6 Trail Walk & Sack Lunch Lair o’ the Bear, Idledale 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. #803100-K
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Activities
LIFELONG LEARNING
LISTENING SESSIONS WITH DOUGLAS COUNTY
HOW WE CAN HELP YOU?
Q: I heard Highlands Ranch is building a senior center and expanding programming for older adults. How can I be kept informed about new opportunities being planned for seniors?
A: Join our contact list by sending your name and email address to info@highlandsranch.org. Monthly eNewsletters will be sent to your in box that contain program information.
Q: I have suggestions for programs and activities that my friends and I would like to do when the senior center opens (or before). How can I share these ideas?
A: Email Jill Hall, the Metro District’s Senior Services Manager, at jhall@highlandsranch.org, or call 303-785-0320.
Sign up for the Senior Center monthly eNewsletter at highlandsranch.org.
July 28 Summertime Flower Arranging Metro District Service Center 1:30 to 3 p.m. #801101-I Aug. 25 Fall Harvest & Preservation Tips Metro District Service Center 1:30 to 3 p.m. #801101-J Aug. 28 Book Lovers Douglas County Libraries Highlands Ranch 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. #801101-K Sept. 13 Medicare 101 Douglas County Libraries Highlands Ranch 10 to 11:30 a.m. #801101-L
July 28 Older Adult Initiative Mountainview Christian Church 1 to 2:30 p.m. Aug. 31 Older Adult Initiative The Audrey Apartments 2 to 3 p.m.
