MRD 50+ Activities
Seminar Series Montrose Senior Center – Call Cindy at 970-252-4884 to reserve a seat for our free seminar series.
Deadhorse Trail – North Rim Black Canyon
The Deadhorse trail travels back from the rim of the canyon through an uplands area of oak brush and sage to a primitive overlook of the East Portal of the Black Canyon just below the Crystal Dam. This is a moderate, 5.5 mi hike. Top elevation is 8,306; approximate 447 ft. elevation gain.
Date: Tuesday, May 2
Time: 8:00 am – approximately 5:00 pm
Fee: $20
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 7:45 am
Registration Code: 50+hikessmr
Make Montrose the Best
Beauty, caring, safety, wise-spending, and honoring history all come to mind. Join City of Montrose representatives to learn about ways to keep Montrose on top of the list for “Best Places to live on the Western Slope” and to help our city achieve their commitment to us! Montrose trivia and prizes!
Date: Monday, May 8
Presenters: City of Montrose (Staff from 4-6 Departments)
50+TOURS
North Fork Gorge to Pleasure Park – Western Slope Sup
This scenic rafting tour features beginner whitewater rapids (class I/II). We will float past waterfalls, dripping springs, nesting herons and eagles, and beautiful canyon scenery. Enjoy a top-rated rafting adventure through Colorado’s North Fork Gorge.
Date: Tuesday, May 23
Time: 7:45 am – approx. 3:00 pm
Fee: $76 (bring a sack lunch)
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 7:30 am
Registration Code: 50+water
Registration Deadline: April 27
Elk Mountain Resort – Lunch and Tour
Experience the Elk Mountain Resort located on nearly 300 acres of spruce, pine and aspen forest with a bounty of wildlife. We will dine on southern style comfort food prepared by the head chef and then tour the resort and surrounding out – buildings.
Date: May 26
Day: Friday
Time: 10:15 am – approx. 3:00 pm
Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 10:00 am
Fee: $35 (includes lunch and tour)
Registration Code: 50+TOURSsmr
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
Bingo with Golden Circle Calling 3rd Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00 pm $1/card
Bridge Every Monday 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Hand, Knee & Foot Every Tuesday 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 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
Poker Player’s Choice 5th Tues and/or Thurs 1:00 – 3:30 pm Free
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 and socialize. No registration required. Free to participate. Everyone welcome
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
