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Fun After 50: Senior Center Activities
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
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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
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
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
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. 1:30 p.m. | Thursdays
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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.
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The Voice of Adults 50+ in the Pikes Peak Region
The Voice of Adults 50+ in the Pikes Peak Region
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