Boulder Senior Activities – Aug. 2015
Boulder Senior Activities for August, 2015
The Death Café
West Senior Center
Monday, August 3, 2015
10:30 a.m. to Noon
Free – register to save your space
Call 303-441-4150 or 303-441-3148 to register
A Death Café is a respectful, enlightening and thought provoking space within which to help each other increase awareness of our “finite” lives. Host Reva Tift, M.A., of the Boulder Death Café, has a light touch and will help ensure everyone has a chance to speak.
Latin Dance Sampler: Rumba and Merengue
East Senior Center
Tuesdays, August 4-25, 2015 (four classes)
1 to 2 p.m.
$16 to $28
Call 303-441-4150 or 303-441-3148 to register
Come dance the elegant Rumba. Then, get ready for the fun and festive Merengue, a dance that originated in the Dominican Republic and is danced at a variety of social events.
Boulder Dinner Theatre “Branson on the Road” – Day Trip
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
5:15 to 9:30 p.m.
$40 to $45 includes trip escort, dinner, non-alcoholic beverage, gratuity and theatre performance – meet at the Boulder Dinner Theater
Call 303-441-4150 or 303-441-3148 to register
Whoop it up with the original road show from Branson, Missouri – they’ll be in Boulder for one night only this summer! After dinner at the theatre (soup, choice of entrŽe and non-alcoholic beverage), be prepared for music, laughs and fun.
Healthier Habits for a Healthier You
East Senior Center
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
2 to 4 p.m.
Free – register to reserve your space
Call 303-441-4150 or 303-441-3148 to register
For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and body are connected. Now science provides insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age. Join us to learn about current research in diet, exercise, social engagement, hands-on tools, and more.
Seven Key Strategies for Navigating the Healthcare System
West Senior Center
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
10 to 11 a.m.
Free – please register to reserve your space
Call 303-441-4150 or 303-441-3148 to register
Do you or a loved one live with an illness that’s changed your life? Worried you’re not doing enough? Have the appointments, doctors, medications, bills, tests and decisions become too much? Learn critical strategies for getting good care and utilizing helpful resources.
Wildflowers Tea Room, Broomfield – Day Trip
Saturday, August 1, 2015
12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
$50 to $65 includes transportation, trip escort, High Tea and gratuity
Call 303-441-4150 or 303-441-3148 for reservations
Join us for a proper Afternoon High Tea with a bit more than usual. Enjoy bottomless teas, homemade scones with Devonshire cream and jam, and choice of soup or salad followed by a “tea tower” of assorted sweets and savories, with a side of champagne or sparkling apple cider.
Tea Dance
East Senior Center
1st and 3rd Fridays in August, 2015
2 to 4 p.m.
Drop-in fee $5 per person – no pre-registration required
Call 303-441-4150 or 303-441-3148 for more information
Dance to live music in a spacious ballroom with fine hardwood floors and an incredible view of the Flatirons. Music, provided by Tom Yook – a local favorite, will feature ballroom, rhythm and Latin dance styles. Coffee and snacks provided. No partner required to participate
Isle of Capri, Black Hawk – Day Trip
Monday, August 3, 2015
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$20 to $25 includes transportation, trip escort and casino package (if available).
Call 303-441-4150 or 303-441-3148 to register
We visited this casino last year and our group raved about the good food and slots that paid out. No guarantees, but we will try to get the most freebies available.
Highlands Ranch Mansion Museum, Highland Hills – Day Trip
Thursday, August 20, 2015
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
$25 to $30 includes transportation, trip escort and Mansion tour
Call 303-441-4150 or 303-441-3148 for appointment
Tour the historic Highland Ranch Mansion Museum that stands today as an example of history, reflecting the lifestyle of early settlers, notable families and early pioneers of the area known as Highland Ranch. Afterwards we will stop at a local restaurant for lunch (on your own).
Buckhorn Exchange, Denver – Day Trip
Friday, August 28, 2015
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$35 to $40 includes transportation, trip escort, Dutch lunch and gratuity
Call 303-441-4150 or 303-441-3148 to register
Now in its second century of operation, this historic establishment brims with historic artifacts, including rare taxidermy and gun collections. “Dutch Lunch” includes bean soup, bratwurst, baby back pork ribs, beef brisket, baked beans and cole slaw. Beverage/dessert on your own.
