MRD 50+ Activities
MARCH 2023
Seminar Series Montrose Senior Center – Call Cindy at 970-252-4884 to reserve a seat for our free seminar series.
Lewis & Clark – The Fate of the Corps 1 PM
Join Todd Weber in part 4 of his hands on series about Lewis and Clark. History comes Alive!
Day: Wednesday, Mar 1
Utah's Colorful Parks and Monuments – Mon, Mar 13
Learn about the history and geology of some of the west's most spectacular parks and the best time to visit.
Presenter: Kate Burke
No Individual Heroes: Ouray Mountain Rescue Team– Mon, Mar 20, 1 PM
Imaginative, sensitive, compassionate people are drawn to serve on OMRT. With enviable and superbly orchestrated teamwork, they assist terrified people in deadly situations while crafting memorable solutions to logistical and technical problems. Hear their stories
Presenter: Karen Risch, Author and 14 year veteran of OMRT
Ivalas Quartet – Thursday, March 30
“For the Trees” Free concert brought to you by the Blue Sage Center for the Arts Next50 Grant. Call Cindy at 970-252-4884
50+TOURS
Egyptian Theater and the Delta County Historical Museum
The historic 1928 Delta Egyptian Theater is a great example of the Egyptian Revival style that was created through the 1922 discovery of King Tut’s Tomb. Our tour includes a history lecture about the venue including the lobby, auditorium, backstage, and projector room. We will tour the Delta Historical Museum as well.
Date: Mar 7
Day: Tues
Time: 10:30 am – approximately 3:00 pm
Fee: $30 (bring money for lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 10:15am
Registration Code: 50+Culturews
TLC Kitchen – Paonia NEW DATE!
The Learning Council (TLC) kitchen crew works out of a commercial kitchen and provides locally sourced meals to the community by donation. We will learn about what TLC does and we will assist in making the community meal and then eat!
Date: March 8
Day: Tues
Time: 8:00 am – approximately 3:30 pm
Fee: $30 (includes donation to TLC)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 7:45 am
Registration Code: 50+Culturews
50+Snowshoeing – Cerro Summit
Date: Thur, March 16
Fee: $21 / snowshoe trip (bring a sack lunch)
Time: 9:15 – approximately 3:00 pm
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 9:00 am
Local Business Tours - Alpen Confections & the Rathbone Hotel
Alpen Confections creates a variety of artisan chocolates and confections. We will tour their new location on Townsend Ave. The 113 year old Knights of Pythias (KP) building at 33 S Cascade Ave is being transformed into the Rathbone Hotel. There will be 18 upscale boutique hotel rooms in this world class, family friendly hotel.
Date: Tue, Mar 21
Time: TBD
Fee: $20 (bring money for lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at TBD
NEW! Winter Walking
This winter we are going to walk the Riverside Trail in Grand Junction in segments. Eleven artists were hired to paint murals at a number of underpasses in Grand Junction. We will locate some of the art.
Date: Fri, March 31 (date change from activity guide)
Time: 9:00 am – approximately 3:00 pm
Fee: $21 (bring money for lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 8:45 am
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
Montrose Cribbage Club Every Thursday 1:00 – 3:00 pm Free
Omaha Poker 1st Tues, 4th Thurs 1:00 – 3:30 pm $1.00
Omaha Poker Tournament 2nd Tues, 3rd Thurs 1:00 – 3:30pm $2.50
Texas Hold’em 3rd Tues, 2nd Thur 1:00 – 3:30 pm $1.00
Texas Hold’em Tourney 4th Tues, 1st Thurs 1:00 – 3:30 pm $2.50
Smartphone Help
Bring your smart phone and your questions. This is a student led discussion. Instructor Marc Hitchcox, will discuss and experiment with a variety of features on your smart phone. Call Cindy at 970-252-4884 to register.
Date: Thursday, March 2
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Senior Center
Fee: Free
Crafts
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
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: $20 for 3 month 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 Tuesday’s and Friday’s at the Senior Center. Bring your own lunch and socialize. No registration needed, free to participate. Everyone welcome
Services
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 – Now on the 2nd and 4th Fridays!
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 & 4th 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 & 4th 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
