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Active Recreation
Drop-In Basketball
Drop-in for basketball at the Community Recreation Center. Pick-up games are played half court. Please bring a light and a dark jersey.
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, Auxiliary Gymnasium
Indoor Pickleball
Drop-in for a game of pickleball with your friends and other pickleball enthusiasts! Lined courts with nets are provided but bring your own paddle.
Age: 18+
Location: CRC, Main Gymnasium
M, W, F 7:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. $3
Outdoor Pickleball Courts
Eight courts with nets are located at Main Park, 300 Locust Street. Courts are open and free to the public. Note: Courts subject to closure during winter conditions. Courts can be rented if you prefer a specific court at a specific time instead of dropping in to play. Rent a court for $10 per hour. Call (970) 674-3500.
Age: 18+
Location: Main Park
Su – Sa 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. $10
Windsor Pickleball Club
The Windsor Pickleball Club (WPC) is a volunteer operated, notfor-profit group that reserves outdoor court time at Main Park from May through September. The WPC provides opportunities for member play at all skill levels, promotes play in a safe environment and cultivates an atmosphere of friendliness and fair play. For additional information, email windsorpickleballclub@ outlook.com.
Pickleball Lessons
The Windsor Pickleball Club is offering lessons to anyone interested in learning about pickleball. Volunteers will teach you all the basic skills needed to play the fastest growing sport in the nation!
Age: 18+
Location: Main Park, Pickleball Courts
M, W, F 9/11 - 9/15 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. $10 311053-00 M, W, F 10/2 - 10/6 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. $10 311053-01
Social Recreation
Friendly Fork Café
Enjoy a great lunch at the Friendly Fork Café with your friends and neighbors! Enjoy a cup of coffee and visit with friends as you wait to be served at your table! Or, if you are short on time, you can still grab your lunch to-go. Park on the east side of the Community Recreation Center and a meal will be delivered to you in your car. Sponsored by the Weld County Area Agency on Aging, the Friendly Fork Café provides a well-balanced lunch at a great price. Reservations are required by 9:00 a.m. one business day prior. Call (970) 674-3500 to make your reservation. Suggested donation can be made during meal pickup.
Age: 60+
Location: CRC, East Parking Lot (to-go) or Active Adult Lounge (dine-in)
M – F 11:00 – 11:30 a.m. $5 (suggested donation)
Jay’s Bingo Emporium
Calling all Bingo Nuts! On the second Monday of each month, test your bingo skills against other savvy players and a chance to win a gift card! Sponsored by Bank of Colorado and the Town of Windsor.
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, Cedar/Spruce Room
M 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Free
*Note: 2nd Monday of each month only.
Shootin’ Pool
Drop-in for a game of pool with friends or just practice on your own. Please note card and Mahjong players may be using the Active Adult Lounge during these times as well.
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, Active Adult Lounge
M – F 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Free
Player’s Club
Do you like to play Bridge or card games? Ever wonder about or want to learn the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong? Join this motley crew to play cards or Mahjong and learn some new games along the way! Contact lead volunteer, Cindy Schiller, at (303) 909-3772 or by email at cindy.schiller@gmail.com for more detailed information.
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, Active Adult Lounge
M 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tu 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tu 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Education
AARP Driver Safety Class
Sign up for this driver safety class and you may qualify to receive a discount on your car insurance (check with your insurance agent for details). Registration is required, but payment is due to the instructor on the first day of class, cash or check only. Bring your AARP membership card for a $5 discount!
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, Party Room
M 10/23 8:00 a.m. – Noon *$25/$20
*Note: Paid to instructor at class
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Change Fatigue — What’s Happening Here? (Presented by Aspen Club)
We’re all dealing with changes in our world, both big and small. How are you affected by change? How can you increase your own “surge capacity” to handle change in life? Come and discuss change fatigue and learn ways to increase your resiliency. Registration required by calling Aspen Club at (970) 495-8565.
Age: 55+
Mahjong Free
Mahjong/Cards Free
Open Game Night Free (1st & 3rd Tuesday)
W 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Th 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
F 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Mahjong Free
Cards Free
Mahjong/Cards Free
Location: CRC, Party Room
M 10/2 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Free
Powerful Tools for Caregivers (Presented by Weld County Area Agency on Aging)
This class empowers the family caregiver to find ways to reduce stress, manage emotions such as guilt and anger, improve communication with others, and to increase selfcare and confidence. To register or for more information, call (970) 400-6117.
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, Aspen Room
W 10/4 - 11/8 1:00 – 3:30 p.m. Free
Get Your Advance Directives Done (Presented by Aspen Club)
It’s important to have your advance directives completed, especially as we age. Learn about medical health care directives and have an opportunity to complete and notarize them. If you prefer, materials from this class can be sent via email or mail and a follow-up consultation is an option. Register by calling the Aspen Club registration line (970) 495-8565.
Age: 55+ Location: CRC, Party Room
Tu 11/7 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Free
Gong Voyage
Our bodies are mostly water, and since sounds travel around four times faster in water than in the air, our bodies are excellent receptors and conductors of sound and vibration. Participants have attributed the following to sound healing: reduction of stress and stimulation of deep relaxation, lower blood pressure and relief from chronic pain. You will simply lie down, get comfortable, set your intention and let the gong meditate you. Kathy Dickson will play for an hour with no words spoken as you simply absorb the vibrations. Please wear comfortable clothes. Registration required by calling Aspen Club at (970) 495-8565.
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, Cypress Room
Th 10/26 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Free
Medical Aid in Dying
What does this new legislation mean, and what’s involved? In this session, we’ll talk about what this end-of-life option choice requires, what you can and can’t do and why knowing about it is important. Registration required by calling Aspen Club at (970) 495-8565.
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, Party Room
Th 11/16 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Free
Day Trips
Day trips are scheduled each month to various locations. With a few exceptions, most day trips will take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. All day trips will meet in front of the Windsor Community Recreation Center. For more information about specific trips, please call (970) 674-3515. You may also find additional information in the “Pelican Perch,” a monthly publication for Active Adults (see page 29)!
Walking Levels for Day Trips & Tours:
The following Walking Levels will be assigned to each Active Adult trip or tour to help you decide which trips and tours are suitable for you. Each level is based upon research done by staff. The Windsor Community Recreation Center reserves the right to change levels, if necessary, when additional information becomes available.
Easy
Minimal walking, primarily flat surfaces.
Moderate
To fully participate there may be leisurely walking over primarily even surfaces and some uneven surfaces; standing may be required and possibly a few stairs.
Difficult
To fully participate there may be extended periods of walking over even and uneven surfaces and some incline. There may be steps and extended periods of standing. Participants with physical limitations should take this into account.
Hiking
Stay fit by exploring the great outdoors. Trails will be easy to moderate in length and difficulty. Destinations include Rocky Mountain National Park, Poudre Canyon and the Horsetooth area (among others). Bring snacks, a sack lunch, water bottle, rain jacket, sunscreen and money for entrance into the park (or bring your park pass). For more information, call (970) 674-3515.
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, depart front parking lot
Calypso Cascades: 5.8 miles / 1,269’
Antelope/Bitterbrush Trail: 4.4 miles / 856’
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Raccoon Trail: 3.4 miles / 728’
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Kruger Rock: 4.0 miles / 977’
Sugarloaf Mountain Trail: 1.3 miles / 439’
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Lake Trail: 3.5 miles / 36’
Well Gulch Nature Trail: 2.5 miles / 603’
* Note: Cost of meals are on your own.
Garden of the Gods Tour (Colorado Springs)
Join us on a vehicle tour of The Garden of the Gods. As the legend goes, one surveyor, in 1859, wanted to build a beer garden there, but another man said it was better suited “for the Gods to assemble.” He coined the name, and it stuck. The crazy rock formations you’ll see were created along a fault line and are as old as the mountains. Humans have been drawn to these rocks since ancient times. Native American artifacts dating back to 250 B.C. have been discovered in this area. But it was in the 1870s, during the gold rush and railroad time, the rocks hit the Western radar. The head of the Burlington Railroad bought the area for his summer home, but he left it relatively untouched and welcomed the public to enjoy it. We’ll make a stop in the gift shop and a local
Eugene Mine: 2.7 miles / 508’
*Note: Distance of each hike is round trip. Elevation gain is listed in feet. Trail difficulty ratings are easy, moderate or hard.
Rockies Games
Spend a relaxing day at the ballpark watching the Colorado Rockies! Seats are located on the main level in the outfield box or right field mezzanine. Seats are in the shade. Price includes ticket, transportation and parking. Departure for all games is at 11:00 a.m.
Walking Level: Easy-Moderate
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, depart front parking lot vs Cubs
W 9/13 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. *$39 vs Dodgers restaurant for lunch before heading back home.
Walking Level: Easy – Moderate
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, depart front parking lot
Th 9/7 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. $30 311020-00
*Note: Cost of meals are on your own.
Beetlejuice (Buell Theatre)
It’s showtime! Based on Tim Burton’s dearly beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. With an irreverent book, an astonishing set and a score that’s out of this Netherworld, Beetlejuice is “SCREAMINGLY GOOD FUN!” (Variety). And under its uproarious surface (six feet under, to be exact), it’s a remarkably touching show about family, love and making the most of every Day-O! Note: The driver will make a stop for dinner, at a restaurant of his choice, on the way down to the show.
Walking Level: Moderate
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, depart front parking lot
Th 9/14 4:00 – 11:00 p.m. *$80 311020-01
*Note: Cost of meals are on your own.
Elk Bugling (RMNP)
National Park. From mid-September through mid-October and sometimes into November, it is elk breeding season. During this time, visitors can see up to hundreds of elk at a time gather amidst the unbeatable Rocky Mountain scenery for an unforgettable sight. It’s common to hear males bugling through the crisp mornings just before dawn and tranquil evenings just before dusk. Visitors should listen for the distinct sounds of different bulls; each bull’s bugle is made up of a series of grunts, high-pitched squeals and “shouts.” Note: We’ll stop for dinner in Estes Park after the Elk bugling and before heading home.
Walking Level: Moderate
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, depart front parking lot.
Th 10/5 2:30 – 10:00 p.m. *$25 311020-02
*Note: Cost of meals are on your own.
Wildlife Sanctuary (Keenesburg)
The Sanctuary’s two primary missions involve rescuing and caring for animals - and educating people about the Captive Wildlife Crisis. To that end, they invite people who want to learn more about the work they do to visit the unique facility in person. However, the Sanctuary is not a Zoo and offers a completely different experience than what most people are used to. Their rescued animals live in large acreage open habitats and are never forced to remain front-and-center just so people can see them easier. Yet, the elevated walkway (which is more than 1.5 miles long) spans across numerous habitats and provides plenty of opportunities for their guests to see many of the rescued animals closer.
Walking Level: Moderate-Difficult
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, depart front parking lot
Th 10/12 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $40 311020-03
*Note: Cost of meals are on your own.
Tina - The Tina Turner Musical (Buell Theatre)
Her voice is undeniable. Her fire is unstoppable. Her triumph is unlike any other. An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA – The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. Note: The driver will make a stop for lunch, at a restaurant of his choice, on the way down to the show.
Walking Level: Easy -Moderate
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, depart front parking lot
Th 10/19 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. *$60 311020-04
*Note: Cost of meals are on your own. `
Denver Zoo (Denver)
Your visit to Denver Zoo supports non-profit work of saving wildlife in Denver and around the world. There’s always something wild to discover, including daily animal demos & animal talks. Denver Zoo is an 84-acre campus with adventure around every corner. Featuring 3,000 animals representing more than 450 species. Lunch, on your own, will be on site at one of the many concessions stands or grills.
Walking Level: Moderate
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, depart front parking lot
Th 11/9 10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. *$47 311020-06
*Note: Cost of meals are on your own.
Cheyenne History Tour (Cheyenne)
Mama Mia (Buell Theatre)
Set on a Greek island paradise where the sun always shines, a tale of love, friendship and identity is beautifully told through the timeless hits of ABBA. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the father she’s never known brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited decades ago. For nearly 25 years, people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make MAMMA MIA! the ultimate feel-good show. Note: The driver will make a stop for lunch, at a restaurant of his choice, on the way down to the show.
Walking Level: Easy-Moderate
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, depart front parking lot
Th 11/2 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. *$94 311020-05
*Note: Cost of meals are on your own.
A trip to Cheyenne is not complete without taking a ride on the Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley. Offering 90 minute “Wild West History Tours” year-round, the trolley is the easiest way to immerse yourself in the rich history of Cheyenne. Learn about the city’s most interesting sites and historic buildings with lively storytelling from the engaging drivers. After a stop for lunch, we’ll tour the Cheyenne Depot Museum. The Cheyenne Depot Museum is the steward of the Historic Union Pacific Railroad Depot, a National Historic Landmark. Built in 1886, it is the last remaining grand railroad station on the transcontinental route, designed by famed architect Henry Van Brunt. Visit the museum to learn about the history of Cheyenne, the Transcontinental Railroad and see the beloved narrow-gauge UC&N Model Railroad built by Harry W. Brunk.
Walking Level: Moderate
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, depart front parking lot
Th 11/30 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. *$49 311020-07
*Note: Cost of meals are on your own.
Botanic Gardens Holiday Lights Tour
The holiday light trips are always popular, so we have two dates to choose from. Either way, enjoy a wonderful evening touring spectacular holiday displays in Denver. Start the evening with dinner and then drive by the annual display at the Denver City and County Building. The building is usually ablaze with lights during the Christmas season. If time and weather permit, we’ll also drive by locations near Larimer Square before heading to the Botanic Garden’s holiday display where you will take in the
“Blossom of Lights” walking tour. Be sure to dress appropriately for outdoor weather conditions.
Walking Level: Moderate
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, depart front parking lot
Tu 12/5 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Th 12/14 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.
*Note: Cost of meals are on your own.
Six (Buell Theatre)
From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a euphoric celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over! SIX has won 23 awards in the 2021/2022 Broadway season, including the Tony Award® for Best Original Score (Music and Lyrics) and the Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Musical. Note: The driver will make a stop for dinner, at a restaurant of his choice, on the way down to the show.
Walking Level: Easy -Moderate
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, depart front parking lot
Th 12/7 4:00 – 11:00 p.m.
*Note: Cost of meals are on your own.
Denver Zoo Holiday Lights Tour
One of Denver’s most anticipated events, Zoo Lights, which is a great opportunity for folks of all ages to enjoy the holidays or kick off the New Year with family, friends and colleagues, is back a bigger than ever. The holiday magic spans across over 70 acres, with more than two million lights, nightly entertainment, sweet treats, animal encounters, plus illuminated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear in places where they’re least expected. Before the Zoo lights, we’ll enjoy a stop for dinner.
Walking Level: Moderate
Age: 55+
Location: CRC, depart front parking lot
Tu 12/12 4:00 – 10:00 p.m. *$25
*Note: Cost of meals are on your own.
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Windsor Ride Program
The Windsor Ride Program provides transportation assistance to Windsor residents (55+) who are unable to drive themselves or do not have alternate transportation. Individuals who do not meet the age criteria, but need ride assistance, will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The Windsor Ride Program can be used for non-emergency medical appointments, shopping at local businesses, banks, grocery stores, post office, hardware stores, pharmacies, general stores and hair salons. In addition, rides are also provided to and from the Friendly Fork Café lunches at the Community Recreation Center. The below is a schedule of the days and times when appointments may be scheduled through the Windsor Ride Program. Please allow 45 minutes prior to your appointment time for pick-up and drive time for out-of-town rides, and 15 minutes for in-town rides. Call (970) 388-5140 to reserve a ride.
*The required fee is due at the time of pick-up and can be paid to the driver in the form of cash or check (driver’s license / state ID information required on all checks). Contact the Windsor Ride driver with any questions or to reserve a ride: (970) 388-5140.
