Book Clubs

Bridge

Camera Club

Computers

Cribbage

Discussion Groups

Exercise Classes

Historical Society

Quilting

Watercolor Painting

The various meeting rooms at the Summit County Senior Center are incredible hubs of activities all year ‘round! If you have an interest beyond what you read about here, please don’t hesitate to contact the Senior Center’s office to see if it might be considered for a new activity offering.

Book Club

This friendly get-together meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month (except in May), generally in members' homes. Discussions include novels, fiction, biographies, and other non-fiction books—all chosen by the members in the December meeting for the year ahead.

The accent is on informality. Different members lead the discussion of one selected book each month in an atmosphere of relaxed hospitality created by the host/hostess for that meeting.

Please refer to the Newsletter for the book to be discussed and the host home to call to confirm your attendance. Participation is generally limited to 16 people, but sometimes fewer depending on space limitations of the meeting place.

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Camera Club

The Camera Club meets monthly in the evening at the Senior Center’s Hobby Room. The monthly presentations and discussions cover a wide range of digital and general photography issues. For more information, contact Barbara Werren at 970.262.2549.

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Computer Classes and Help

Members of the Computer Committee give beginner lessons on the Senior Center's three computers. When there is sufficient demand, they give more advanced classes, designed especially for seniors, at Colorado Mountain College.

Personal help with specific problems is also offered. The Senior Center's three computers are available for use most mornings. Each computer has Word, Access, Excel, and a connection to the Internet. Call the Senior Center office to sign up for a time 970.668.2940.

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Cribbage

The board and cards are waiting! Join others in a cribbage game on Thursdays at 1:00pm in the Hobby Room. Even if you don’t know how to play, there is this great guy, George Drake, to help you.

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Discussion Groups

Great Decisions is an informal discussion of current global situations. The group, guided by the eight topics developed in a booklet prepared by the Foreign Policy Association, meets at the Senior Center weekly, 3-5pm Monday afternoons during the ski season. For more information about this stimulating discussion group, call Judith McGreevy at 970.468.1557 or George Sherman at 970.668.1867.

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Exercise Classes

In an attempt to help seniors maintain fitness, strength, and flexibility, Summit County Seniors offer four types of in-door organized group exercise. These group exercises provide professional guidance of instructors in a fun, social, non-threatening environment.

Low Impact Aerobics and Strength Training
Low Impact Aerobics are offered Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10am at The Senior Center. This is a great opportunity to stretch and tone as well as working your cardiovascular system. Aerobic workouts improve stamina, strength, flexibility and relaxation.

Swiss Ball
Swiss Ball classes are available to seniors to provide a fun way to improve core strength and balance. Classes are offered every Tuesday at Avalanche Physical Therapy in Silverthorne at 5pm.

Tai Chi
Tai Chi classes provide another excellent opportunity to work on balance and flexibility. This low impact discipline specifically increases strength and endurance as well as helping individuals to relax. Classes are offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00am to 10:30am. A $5 fee per class is charged.

Yoga
Yoga for Seniors helps get the “kinks” out of bodies, strengthen bones and muscles, improves balance and breathing, and helps individuals to relax and improve their overall health and vitality. Classes typically meet Mondays and Wednesday from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, but please check the Newsletter or Calendar to confirm days and times. The cost of each session is $5.

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Summit Historical Society

The Senior Chapter of the Summit Historical Society was formed in the fall of 2003. Seniors interested in historical events and happenings of Summit County is invited to join this group. The Senior Chapter provides Senior history buffs a great opportunity to gain insights into Summit County’s history, get involved in research, tour museums and enjoy the programs presented by other history enthusiasts. The group meets monthly at different locations. Check the Newsletter for specific time and place.

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Quilters

Join with others to make quilts to be donated to local charities and to any person in need of comfort. Just come when you can and cut, sew or quilt with donated fabrics. Bring your lunch, sewing machine and cutting implements. Check the Newsletter or contact the Senior Center office at
970.668.2940 for meeting times and location.

If you have never quilted or haven’t quilted in many years, Jackie Boroff periodically gives beginner/refresher quilt classes. For information, contact Jackie at 970.668.2398.

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Watercolor Painting

Water Media Sessions are held periodically throughout the year. You can paint in watercolor, acrylics or water-soluble oils. Come and have fun painting in a relaxed group, no experience necessary. Anyone interested in getting together to share ideas, watch a painting video and generally just having a pleasant time should call Gwen Salmon at 970.668.5808 or the Senior Center at 970.668.2940 for more details.

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