FUN AFTER 50 1514 N. Hancock Ave., Colorado Springs The Senior Center remains closed, but still offers virtual and limited in-person classes. To register, call 719-955-3400 or visit www.csseniorcenter.com
IN PERSON Parking Lot Bingo Park your car in a designated bingo parking spot at the Senior Center, turn your radio to our bingo station and get ready for some fun! Registration required.
1-2 p.m. | December 18 | Free
Parking Lot Christmas Caroling Don your winter ware and sing Christmas carols together, physically distanced. All singing levels are welcome and encouraged! Registration required.
3-4 p.m. | December 22 | Free
Dead Sea Scrolls The presentation discusses sacred writings and the Dead Sea Scrolls and their importance for today’s faith communities.
1-2 p.m. | December 15 | $5
Gods Among Us: Roman mythology This presentation discusses Roman mythology, including major Roman deities.
9:30-10:30 a.m. | December 16 | $5
Tri-Lakes Silver Alliance Senior Center
1300 Higby Road, Monument To register for programs, call 719-4646873 or visit www.trilakesseniors.org
GAMES Bingo Masks and registration required.
1 p.m. | December 15 & 16 | 719-3300241 | sue@monumentalfitness
VIRTUAL CLASSES Virtual Charades Teams will be chosen once all have joined Zoom meeting.
1-2 p.m. | December 4 | Free
Virtual Support Group Receive free help in navigating the emotional aspects of these difficult times.
3:30-4:30 p.m. | Mondays | Free Stretch Out the Stress Use different stretch techniques to relax the body and clear the mind. 1-2 p.m. | Mondays | $25 Add Color to Your Holiday Cookies Add some flare to your holiday cookie platter! Bonus recipes will be shared for a winning sugar cookie that holds its shape! 1-2 p.m. | December 11 | $10
CLUBS Book Club Discussion on latest selection. Coffee and snacks provided.
11 a.m. | December 11 | 719-330-0241
Chess Nuts Play games with other chess nuts. All are welcome.
5-9 p.m. | December 8 & 22 | Free
FITNESS Building Better Bones & Balance This Pilates-based workout uses bone-strengthening techniques while focusing on alignment and balance.
Chair Yoga Improves circulation and range of motion and promotes stress reduction and mental clarity.
1 p.m. | Wednesdays
Gentle Yoga A slower-moving traditional yoga class focusing on strength and alignment.
10 a.m. | Tuesdays Essentrics Strengthen your core, lengthen your body, improve flexibility, balance and mobility. Class requires the ability to sit on the floor for at least 20 minutes. 9 a.m. Tuesdays | 10 a.m. Thursdays Pilates Strengthen your core, improve flexibility, balance, mobility and create a stronger mind-body connection. 10 a.m. Wednesdays | 12 p.m. Sundays Tai Chi Fusion Reduce stress and promote serenity through gentle, flowing movements. 12 p.m. | Mondays The Body Shop Great blocks of work and cardio conditioning. 9 a.m. | Mondays Total Body Strength Muscle conditioning using a variety of equipment to build strength and endurance. 9 a.m. | Fridays Yoga Vinyasa Flowing movements connected to breathing. 10 a.m. | Mondays & Fridays Zumba Combines high-energy Latin-based music with dance movements. 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays | 9 a.m. Saturdays
Zumba Gold Combines high-energy Latin-based music with dance movements.
9 a.m. | Thursdays
Westside Community Center
1628 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs The community center will operate on a limited basis for the duration of the COVID-19 Level Red restriction. For updates, visit www.ourwestside.org. • The Westside Cares Food Pantry will be operating from 1-3 p.m. Wednesdays. Call 719-389-0759 for details. • Silver Key Connections Café grab-ngo meals for seniors are available for pickup each Tuesday. Call 719-8842300 to make reservations no later than 2 p.m. Monday. To enroll in the program, visit www.silverkey.org/ services/connections-cafe.
Woodland Park Senior Center
321 N. Pine St., Woodland Park Social time with coffee and snacks from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. For a list of weekly activities, call 719-687-3877 or visit www.woodlandparkseniors.com.
1:30 p.m. | Thursdays
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