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MRD 50+ Activities
Seminar Series Montrose Senior Center – Call Cindy at 970-252-4884 to reserve a seat for our free seminar series.
NEW! Montrose Newcomers and Neighbors
The purpose of Newcomers & Neighbors is to help you learn more about your hometown and the area and to meet other newcomers and neighbors! Neighbors are former newcomers who enjoy the meetings and getting acquainted with new people.
Meetings: First Wed monthly – September through May. Guest speaker from 10 – 11:30 am
Location: Senior Center 1800 Pavilion Drive
Field Trips - Third Wednesday monthly to areas of interest – 10 am followed by lunch.
Questions? Contact Char Proctor 970-417-4236
New Horizons Band of Montrose
This program provides an entry point to making music 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. Questions: Email nhbandmontrose@gmail.com
Informational and Planning meeting
Date: August 30 Time: 9:30 am
Location: Field House 25 Colorado Avenue
Rehearsal dates - September 13 to December 6, 2023 (no rehearsal on Nov 22)
Day: Wednesdays Time: 9:30-10:30 am, Intermediate Band
10:45-11:45 am, Beginning Band
Fee: $40 registration + $10 paid to instructor for music
Location: Field House (25 Colorado Ave)
Instructor: Kim Lundgren
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
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
Bridge Every Monday 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Hand, Knee & Foot Tuesdays 1:00 – 3:30 pm Free
Mahjong Every Tuesday 1:00 – 3:30 pm Free
Learn to play. Call Leni at 970-240-6188
Montrose Cribbage Club Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00 pm Free
Omaha Poker Every Tues 1:00 – 3:30 pm $2.00
Texas Hold’em Every Thur 1:00 – 3:30 pm $1.00
Free Smartphone Help
Bring your smartphone and your questions. This is a student led discussion. Instructor Marc Hitchcox, will discuss and experiment with a variety of features on your smartphone. We will schedule sessions around our instructor, Marc’s, availability. Call Cindy at 970-252-4884 to register. Located at the Senior Center.
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 project. Call Shelly (970) 424-4451. Fee: $15/session (January-May), paid to instructor.
Crafters – Bring supplies and work on your project for free, or pay $20 for 3-month session to instructor for supplies for group projects. Call Tammy (818) 262-3272.
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
Black Canyon Woodcarvers
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 Tuesdays and Fridays at the Senior Center. Bring your own lunch or purchase from a restaurant with the group. No registration required. Free to participate. Everyone welcome. Day: Fridays from noon to 1:00 pm
Services
Pedicures
Service includes foot assessment, toenail trim and filing of edges, thinning of nails and callus removal if needed. Service provided by AJ Hinshaw, Pedicurist. By appointment only.
Days: Every Tuesday
Time: 8:45 am – 3:00 pm
Location: Recreation Center Party Room
Fee: $35
Call Jarrod at 970-497-8567 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.
Cheryl Adams, Certified Reflexologist
Days: 2nd & 4th Fridays monthly
Time: 8:45 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Recreation Center Party Room
Fee: $15 for 20 minutes
Call Jarrod at 970-497-8567 to schedule
Chair Massage
Treat yourself to a relaxing massage with our massage therapists. Discover the many health-enhancing benefits of massage therapy.
Donna’s Dates: 2nd & 3rd Mondays
Time: 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Location: Recreation Center
Donna Rister - Registered Massage Therapist
Michele’s Dates: 4th Tuesdays;
Time: 10:00 am -3:00 pm
Location: Senior Center
Michele Grimmett - Certified Massage Therapist
Fee: $12 for ages 50+, $15 under age 50 (15 minutes massage)
Call Jarrod at 970-497-8567 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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