City of Aurora Fifty Plus Activities – Jan. 2016
City of Aurora Center for Active Adults offer a number of programs, classes and activities for adults 50 plus, including a drop-in weight and exercise room.
Special Events
Welcome Coffee
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Friday, January 22, 9:30 a.m.
Discover the wide variety of programs & services available at the ACAA. Meet staff & other new participants. FREE, please pre-register. Sponsored by Brookdale Plaza Tamarac Square.
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Line Dance Social
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Kick up your heels and enjoy an afternoon of line dancing at the ACAA! Light refreshments are served.
Saturday, January 30, 12-3 p.m.
$10/per person, pre-registration required.
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Arts & Crafts
Art of Writing
Explore writing strategies for recording experiences & reflections through creative free-writing with guidance from Carol Justman.
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Thursday, January 14- Feb. 18, 1-3 p.m.
$59 ($45 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Drawing Portraits in Color Pencil
Focus on composing, lighting & choice of color palettes. Learn anatomy & structure of the human head, create an accurate likeness using mapping & measurement methods taught by Stephen Collins.
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January 15-February 19, 10 a.m.-12 Noon
$59 ($45 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Pastels
Learn about color relationships, shading and the layering of colors and tones from talented instructor Penny Lager.
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Thursday, January 14-February 18, 1-3 p.m.
$59 ($45 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Rosemaling
Learn basic strokes, patterns & composition of various styles, color palette & more from instructor Carrie Roy.
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Thursday, January 21-February 4, 10 a.m.-12 Noon
$46 ($35 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Brain Boosters
Italian
Learn basic grammar, vocabulary and expressions.
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Wednesday, January 13- February 17, 8:30-10:30 a.m.
$72 ($55 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Mahjong
Learn to play Mahjong or refresh your skills. Students purchase annual game card.
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Thursday, January 14-February 11, 1-3:30 p.m.
$59 ($45 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Spanish Beginner 1
Learn beginning Spanish in a friendly atmosphere.
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Monday, January 11- February 29, 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
$72($55 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Effective Communication Strategies
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association representative, Roslyn Reece.
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Thursday, January 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Free, please pre-register
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Computers
Computer classes of all levels are offered at the Aurora Center for Active Adults, from the basics to Microsoft Word 1 & 2 and beyond. Discover how to navigate the internet or how to work your digital camera and manipulate your digital pictures. Classes are ongoing and offered at various times to accommodate many schedules. One on one instruction is also available. Call to get class schedules and fees.
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Getting Started with Windows 8
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Wednesday, January 20, 9-11 a.m.
$17 ($13 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Intro to iPads
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Saturday, January 9, 9-11 a.m.
$17 ($13 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Fitness & Wellness
Intro to Line Dancing
Never line danced a step in your life? This is the class for you! Learn some of the most popular and basic steps used in line dance and put them together in some simple beginner dances. A fun way to stimulate your brain as well as exercise your muscles!
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Thursdays, January 7-February 25, 10:45-11:45 a.m.
$42 ($32 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Medicare Benefits & Hospital Costs
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Presented by S.H.I.P
Thursday, January 14, 10-11:30 a.m.
Free, Pre-registration required
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Beginning Pilates
Strengthen your core muscles & increase your flexibility by developing lean, well-toned muscles. Improve your posture & mental awareness.
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Thursday, January 7-28, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
$33 ($25 Aurora Residence)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Hatha Yoga
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Monday, January 4-25, 9:15-10:45 a.m.
$36 ($27 Aurora Resident)
Advance registration required.
Smoky Hill Library
5430 A. Biscay Cr., Centennial, CO 80015
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Day Trips
Day Tripper Social
Friday, January 8, 9-11 a.m.
Pick up the Spring Day Tripper Newsletter with detailed information about day trips, extended travel and hiking for spring 2015 and get the first chance to register for these popular activities. The Day Tripper Social gives you the opportunity to meet with friends and make plans over coffee and refreshments provided by Harvard Square.
Services
AARP Income Tax Assistance
Feb. 1- April 12
Monday & Tuesdays
Appointments are required, call 303-739-7962 beginning Jan. 19, M-F, 9-3 p.m.
On site help in completing Federal and State Income Tax returns for 2015 is available to seniors over 50 who have a low to moderate income (generally let than $50,000) and no business or rental property income of any kind.
Wills Trusts & Power of Attorney
Presented by Wayne Stewart Elder Law Attorney.
Find out what you need to know. Lots of time for questions and answers.
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Wednesday, January 13, 10 a.m. – 12 Noon
$7 ($5 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/50plus
Avoiding Frauds and Scams
Presented by Aurora Federal Credit Union
Find out about common frauds targeting older adults. Learn ways to identify and report fraud and scams.
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Thursday, January 28, 10-11:30 a.m.
No fee, registration required.
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle
303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/50plus
Aurora Commission for Seniors
The mission of the Aurora Commission for Seniors is to improve the quality of life for seniors in Aurora. As part of its outreach effort, the Commission is interested in hearing ideas and suggestions about needs and issues of seniors living in Aurora. If you would like a member of the Aurora Commission for Seniors to be a guest speaker at your community organization, please call the Commission at 303-739-7945 or email: acs@auroragov.org. If you would like to be on an email list to receive important information on senior issues, please send your email address to the acs@auroragov.org. The Commission meets at the Aurora Center for Active Adults the 1st Monday of month, 1 p.m. Guests are welcome.
