Montrose
Recreation District Happenings
Welcome to the new year! What a better time to take charge of your health than with a membership pass on sale now! Watch for our opening of the new Flex Rec this winter. We hope everyone had a happy holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in the new year.
MRD Group
Fitness Classes –
Updated 12/28/2022
Due to popularity, some Fit Zone classes are reservation only. Drop-ins are allowed if there is space. You can place a reservation the day prior to class after 8:00am. Reservations for Monday open at 8:00am the previous Friday. Reservations can be made online, by phone (970) 249-7705, or in-person. Please bring a mat to class.

MONDAY
8:15 - 9:15am – Spinning with Amy (Fit Zone) (18 participants max)
9:15 - 10:00am – SilverSneakers Yoga with Kathy (Blue Court) (30 participants max) (Reservation Required)
9:30 - 10:30am – Zumba with Janel (Fit Zone) 
10:45 - 11:45am – Tai Chi with Jan (Fit Zone)
12:00 - 1:00pm – TRX with Laurie (Fit Zone) (16 participants max) (Reservation Required)
1:30 - 2:30pm – Functional Fitness, Balance, Fall Prevention with Stacey (Fit Zone) (16 max) (Reservation Required)
4:30 - 5:30pm – Yoga with Cindy (Fit Zone)
5:45 - 6:45pm – Dance Fitness with Ali (Fit Zone)
7:00 - 7:45pm – TRX with Brandon (Fit Zone) (16 participants max)

TUESDAY
6:00 - 7:00am – Spinning with Amber (Fit Zone) (18 participants max)
8:00 - 9:00am – TRX with John (Fit Zone) (16 participants max) (Reservation Required)
9:15 - 10:15am – Barre with Rebecca (Blue Court) (50 participants max)
9:30 - 10:15am – Chair Yoga with Stanlee (Fit Zone) (25 participants max) 
10:45 - 11:30am – Gentle Stretch, Breathwork & Meditation with Elisabeth (Fit Zone)
12:00 - 12:45pm – SilverSneakers Circuit with Lili (Fit Zone) (20 participants max)
4:30 – 5:45pm – Vinyasa Yoga with Sara (Fit Zone)

WEDNESDAY
8:15 – 9:15am – Spinning with Amy (Fit Zone) (18 participants max)
9:30 - 10:30am – Zumba with Rebecca (Fit Zone)
9:30 - 10:30am -- Body Sculpting with Kim (Blue Court)
10:45-11:45am – Yoga with Stanlee (Fit Zone)
12:00 - 1:00pm – TRX with Laurie (Fit Zone) (16 participants max) (Reservation Required)
1:30 - 2:30pm – Functional Fitness, Balance & Fall Prevention with Stacey (Fit Zone) (16 max) (Reservation Required)
5:15 – 6:30pm – Flow Yoga with Sara (FitZone)
6:45 - 7:45pm – TRX with Brandon (Fit Zone) (16 participants max)

THURSDAY
6:00 - 7:00am – Spinning with Amber (Fit Zone) (18 participants max)
8:00 - 9:00am – TRX with Amy (Fit Zone) (16 participants max) (Reservation Required)
9:15 - 10:15am – Barre with Rebecca (Blue Court) (50 participants max)
9:45 - 10:30am – Fitness Fusion with Jan (Fit Zone)
10:45 - 11:45am – Yoga with Jan (Fit Zone)
12:00 - 12:45pm – SilverSneakers Classic with Deb (Fit Zone) (20 participants max)
4:30 - 5:30pm – Spinning with Amber (Fit Zone) (18 participants max)
5:45 - 6:45pm – Dance Fitness with Cindy (Fit Zone)

FRIDAY
8:15 - 9:15am – Spinning with Amber (Fit Zone) (18 participants max)
9:30 - 10:15am –Chair Yoga with Stanlee (FitZone) (25 participants max) (Reservation Required) 
10:45 - 11:45am – Dance Fitness w/ a Kick with Eloisa (Fit Zone)
12:00 - 12:45pm – SilverSneakers Circuit with Lili (Fit Zone) (20 participants max)

SATURDAY
9:15 - 10:15am – Spinning with Amber/Amy (Fit Zone) (18 participants max)
10:45 - 11:45am – Dance Fitness/Zumba with Ali, Cindy, Eloisa, or Janel in the Fit Zone

Group Fitness Class Descriptions
Barre – A high energy fitness experience that fuses exercise techniques from Pilates, body sculpting, ballet, and yoga. This full body workout incorporates weights, exercise balls and mat exercises. It is perfect for all levels.

Body Sculpting – Using a variety of equipment, instructors will take you through a workout that will challenge all the major muscle groups! This class is designed to strengthen and tone your entire body. 

Dance Fitness - A full body workout that is a lot of fun. Focus is on cardiovascular exercise as well as toning. Instructors incorporate different styles of dance, fitness moves, and music to optimize your Dance Fitness experience. Choreography is simple and easy to learn, with a combination of dance styles, including Latin rhythms, Hip Hop, and Country, just to name a few. A “Happy Hour” guaranteed to make you sweat, smile, and feel great! This isn’t your Mama’s Zumba! 

Fitness Fusion - A fun class packed with a little bit of everything fitness & fun! Starting with a warm up, moving into a walking/dance session to get your heart rate up, then onto light weights and/or bands for the strength portion, followed by more moving. Sprinkling in some Balance, Tai Chi, Yoga, and a Cool Down - all the while inspiring a whole lotta fun! Come for the fitness & stay for the fun or come for the fun & stay for the fitness! 

Functional Fitness, Balance, and Fall Prevention – Participants may use a chair, cane, or walker as needed. Class includes warm-up, functional strengthening, fall prevention, stretching, and cool-down. Class uses small weights and resistance bands to improve mobility, stability, strength, coordination, and balance. Gain confidence in staying on your feet, build strength, and practice negotiating obstacles and walking patterns to improve agility, balance, coordination, and reaction. 

Flow Yoga – Focuses on the connection between breath, movement, and mind. Movements flow from one pose to another in a continuous smooth flow. Those new to yoga will benefit from a beginners yoga class prior to attending Flow

Gentle Stretch, Breathwork & Meditation – Equal parts gentle movement, stretching, breathwork and guided meditation. We will move our spines and breath in order to prepare the mind for stillness and to find inner peace and calmness. Step back into the world with less stress, more ease and an increased ability to be actively calm and calmly active.

SilverSneakers Classic – Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and activities for daily living.

SilverSneakers Circuit – This standing class alternates upper-body strength work with low-impact cardio to maximize fitness benefits. 

SilverSneakers Yoga – Get ready to move through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered so you can perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. 

Spinning – This indoor cycling class provides all the terrain you need - hills, climbs, flats, and more! Spin helps you increase strength and endurance and is easy on the joints. Arrive early to get your bike adjusted.

Tai Chi – Known as moving meditation and can be done by anyone. This form (based on Sun Style & some Chen) is extremely gentle on joints and increases strength in the back and abdominal muscles. It is excellent for balance, easing stress, relaxing, and invigorating the body all while quieting the mind. 

TRX – This class is one of the most effective and innovative ways to challenge core strength and stability while building muscle and increasing cardiovascular endurance using TRX suspension straps.

Vinyasa Yoga – A more advanced and rigorous style of yoga in which poses are linked through a flowing sequence that is coordinated with the breath. This style of yoga seeks to build internal heat in support of opening the joints and muscles. Synching breath and movement assists in quieting the busy mind and dropping into the rhythm of the body. Not recommended for beginners.

Yoga – Practice various poses and sequences designed to improve strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. This class is suitable for all levels, including beginners.

Zumba – A Latin inspired cardio-dance workout. No special skills required. Join the party!
50+ ACTIVITIES
January 2023
Educational Presentation
Little Bighorn, Contested Ground—The Backstory – Mon, Jan 23 1 PM
Manifest Destiny, broken treaties, a series of inter-tribal conflicts, and the ongoing fight for natural resources culminated in this battle between the U.S. Calvary and seven Indian groups. George Armstrong Custer and his troops were overwhelmed and all perished. 
Presenter: Kate Burke
50+ MUSIC
New Horizons Band of Montrose
This program provides an entry point to music making for 50+ adults with NO prior music experience, as well as those who were once active in a school music program. Participants must provide their own instrument and supplies. Assistance will be provided to help find an appropriate quality instrument.
Date Informational Meeting – Wed, Jan 18 9:30 am
Rehearsal Dates – Feb 1 to Apr 26 (no rehearsal April 5)
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 am
Fee: $40 registration fee + $10 paid to instructor for music
Location: Fieldhouse
Instructor: Kim Lundgren, Music Educator 40 yrs. Experience
Shopping and Lunch in Grand Junction
We will begin at Mesa Mall where there are new stores including Dillard’s, Home Goods, The Dugout Arcade and Café and Dick’s Sporting Goods. We will customize the stops on this trip as much as possible to meet participant’s requests. 
Date: Thur, Jan 5
Time: 8:30 am – approx. 5:00 pm
Fee: $23 (bring money for lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center @ 8:15am

NEW! The Escape House Grand Junction plus lunch in Grand Junction
An escape room is a live-action experience where players enter a scenario where they must use their minds to find clues, solve puzzles, unlock locks, and hopefully make their escape in 60 minutes! You will be on a team comprised of up to 6 people from our group.
Date: Jan 13
Day: Fri
Time: 11:15 – approximately 5:30 pm
Grand Mesa Summit Challenge Dog Sled Races
Events include races for sled dogs and skijoring. Races are 2-8 mi in length. Be sure to dress warmly and be prepared to stand or bring a chair. Watch the dogs take off and return from their 2 – 8 mile race. Be prepared for uneven surfaces and walking in snow. 
BALLROOM CLOSED
AT 1 PM
FOR EVENT SETUP
BALLROOM CLOSED
AT 1 PM
FOR EVENT SETUP
Time: 8:00 am – approximately 2:30 pm
Fee: $23 (bring money for lunch at lodge)
Location: Meet at the Field House @ 7:45 am

NEW! Winter Walking
This winter we are going to walk the Riverside Trail in Grand Junction in segments during the months of January – March. Eleven artists were hired to paint murals at a number of underpasses in Grand Junction. We will locate the art. There are over 24 miles of paved paths from Grand Junction to Fruita. Each month we will hike a new section followed by lunch in Grand Junction. We may recruit Audubon guides or others to hike with us along some of the routes.
Date: Thu, Jan 26
Time: 9:00 am – approximately 3:00 pm
Fee: $21 (bring money for lunch at 357 Reloaded in Clifton)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 8:45 am
50+Snowshoeing
We will travel to Grand Mesa and snowshoe on the groomed County Line trails followed by lunch at a lodge.
Date: Tue, Jan 31
Time: 9:15 – approximately 3:00 pm
Fee: $21 / snowshoe trip (bring money for lunch or sack lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 9:00 am

NEW! Introduction to Line Dance
Introduction to Line Dance is designed to have you learn the terminology, basic steps, and basic rhythm used while line dancing. You will receive a handout of the basic line dance terms. We will introduce, practice, and combine the steps to create dances to music. No prior dance experience is needed!
Dates: Mondays: Jan 9, 23, 30 and Feb 6, 13 27 (No Class: Jan 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day or Feb 20 President’s Day)
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:15 pm (45 minutes prior to the weekly beginners line dancing)
Location: Senior Center
Fee: $2 per class which can be paid at each class ($12 total) 
Special Rate: $10 paid in full prior to 1st day of class or at the 1st class will give you 1 free lesson.
Instructors: Karyl Dimmick and Ruth Fletcher
970-739-1917; 970-426-9288
kdimmick@bresnan.net; raf.fletcher@gmail.com
Call or email the instructors directly to sign up.


Fitness Classes
Tai Chi for Health & Energy
Tai Chi uses slow, controlled movements, weight transference, mental resistance & quietness of mind to bring ease to the body. This is a Sun Style based Tai Chi class which incorporates Qi Gong. Novice to advanced are welcome.
Day: Mondays – begins August 1
Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Fee: Donation paid to instructor
Location: Senior Center
Instructor: Jan Graves - Certified Instructor through Tai Chi for Health & Exercise
Stronger Senior’s Core Fitness Chair Exercise
Provides variety in your fitness plan with routines for flexibility, strength, aerobics, cardio, balance and core. This is a self-led, DVD with a volunteer who sets up.
Time: 9:00 am – 9:45 am
Days: M-W-F (ongoing class – start anytime)
Location: Senior Center
Moving with Mike
This DVD workout includes a warm up, 20 minute workout and a 5 minute relaxing stretch exercise cool down. Improve your balance, leg strength, upper body strength, coordination and posture. Both standing and sitting options.
Time: 9:00 am – 9:30 am
Days: Tues & Thurs (ongoing class – start anytime)
Location: Senior Center
Games
Pool room Mon - Fri    8:30 am – 4:00 pm Free
Bingo with Golden Circle Calling 3rd Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00 pm $1/card
Bridge Every Monday 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Hand and Foot Every Thursday 1:00 – 3:00 pm Free
Mahjong Every Tuesday 1:00 – 3:30 Free
Learn to play. Call Leni at 970-240-6188
Mexican Train 2nd & 4th Wednesday 1:00 – 3:30 pm Free
Montrose Cribbage Club Every Thursday 1:00 – 3:00 pm Free
Omaha Poker 4th Thursday 1:00 – 3:30 pm $1.00
Omaha Poker Tournament 3rd Thursday 1:00 – 3:30pm $2.50
Pinochle 2nd & 4th Tuesday 1:00 – 3:00 pm Free
Texas Hold’em 2nd Thursday 1:00 – 3:30 pm $1.00
Texas Hold’em Tourney 1st Thursday 1:00 – 3:30 pm $2.50


Smartphone Help
Bring your smart phone and your questions. This is a student led discussion. We will discuss and experiment with a variety of features on your smart phone. Join us on Friday, January 20th at 10 am. Call Cindy at 970-252-4884 to register.
Location: Senior Center
Fee: Free

CRAFTY CHATTY GROUP
Bring your unfinished objects (UFO’s) and socialize while you work. Make new friends with similar talents and interests. Bring your own materials. Call Judy at 970-249-7198 for more information.
Days: Tuesdays
Time: 9:45 am - 11:30 am
Location: Senior Center
Fee: free 
NEW! Diamond Painting
Using an applicator, you apply hundreds of sparkling resin rhinestones, one-by-one, on an adhesive color coded canvas painting. Diamond art is fun and calming. Kits are available for purchase from instructor or at local craft stores. Sit together, relax and create a beautiful piece of art!
Date: Join anytime Day: Every Thursday
Time: 9:00 am – noon Instructor: Joy Long 970-787-0133 Fee: cost of kit
Ceramics and Crafters Day
Ceramics – bring your own piece or purchase from us. We provide paints, finishing sprays, and glazes and we fire your piece. Call Shelly (970)424-4451. Fee: $15/session paid to instructor.
Crafters - Bring a project of your choice. Bring your own supplies and a table cover if painting. Fee: $10/session paid to instructor for supplies for group projects or work on your own project for free. Call Tammy (818)262-3272.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm

Black Canyon Wood Carvers
Join our informal group and hand-carve a variety of items (animals, caricatures, toys, etc.). Learn techniques from each other. Bring your own supplies. Call Janet at 970-323-5860 for more information. Days: Thursdays
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Senior Center
Fee: $1 a week 
Golden Circle of Friends
Join us for lunch on Friday’s at the Senior Center. Bring your own lunch and socialize. No registration needed, free to participate. Everyone welcome.

PEDICURES
Service includes: foot assessment, toenail trim and filing edges thinning of nails and callus removal if needed. Pedicure is performed by pedicurist, AJ Hinshaw. By appointment only.
Days: Every Tuesday
Time: 8:45 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Recreation Center Party Room
 Fee: $35
Call Cindy at 970-252-4884 to schedule
REFLEXOLOGY
Reflexology is a complementary therapy, which works on your feet to help heal the whole body. It helps improve circulation, promote better health and rejuvenate your body and soul.
Days: 2nd Friday monthly
Time: 8:45 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Recreation Center Party Room
Fee: $15 for 20 minutes
Call Cindy at 970-252-4884 to schedule. 
CHAIR MASSAGE
Treat yourself to a relaxing massage with our massage therapists. Discover the many health-enhancing benefits of massage therapy. Michele Grimmett - Certified Massage Therapist Donna Rister - Registered Massage Therapist
Donna’s Dates: Donna’s Dates: 2nd Mondays; Time: 10:00 am -1:00 pm Location: Recreation Center
Michele’s Dates: 4th Tuesday; Time: 10:00 am -3:00 pm Location: Senior Center
Fee: $10 for ages 50+, $15 under age 50 (15 minutes massage)
Call Cindy at 970-252-4884 to schedule.
JAM SESSION / SING ALONG
Join us if you play an acoustic instrument and / or sing! Each person gets a turn to pick and lead a song while others play along. Spectators who enjoy listening to music are encouraged to attend. Questions? Call Cindy 970-252-4884.
Days: Mondays
Time: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Location: Senior Center
Fee: free
OPEN LINE DANCING
 Learn how to perform line dance steps and receive dance description with counts and formation.
Days: Every Monday (except on holidays)
Location: Senior Center
Time: Beginners 3:30 - 4:30 pm / Improvers 4:30 - 5:45 pm.
Fee: Fee: $2 donation to instructor 
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