City of Aurora Fifty Plus Activities – Aug. 2015

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

2015 Aurora Veterans Salute
Registration begins August 5th for the popular Aurora Veterans Salute. The Salute will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. and includes a special tribute to WWII Veterans. The event is presented by the Aurora Center for Active Adults and Presenting Sponsor Spalding Rehabilitation Hospital, and Presenting Media Sponsor KEZW Studio 1430. The Master of Ceremonies is Rick Crandall, KEZW Studio 1430 Station Manager and Morning Show Host. The Veterans Salute is hosted by the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum. Guests are encouraged to tour the Museum, enjoy Starbucks coffee and doughnuts and visit with sponsors from 9:00-11:30 a.m. The luncheon is catered by Carrabba’s Italian Grill and served by JRAFROTC cadets. The program that follows is a thoughtful and ceremonial tribute to veterans and military families. Groups of 10 or more $18 per/person, General Admission is $20 per/person. For more information and to register call 303-739-7950 or go to www.auroragov.org/salute.

Arts & Crafts

Stamping
Make three cards ready to send with best wishes.
223948
Tuesday, August 11, 1-3 p.m.
$13 ($10 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle 303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus

Brain Boosters

• Orientation to Early Memory Loss
  Presented by Alzheimer’s Association representative, Rosalyn Reece.
  223881
  Thursday, August 6, 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
• Clearing the Clutter
  Acquiring stuff is a normal part of all of our lives, but there comes a time when we need to downsize our belongings. This class will address the issue of downsizing & give you ideas of how to tackle this daunting task in a less stressful way. Please register in advance.
  223884
  Thursday, August 20, 10-11 a.m.
  $13 ($10 Aurora Resident)
  Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle 303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus

Computers

• Photo Editing
  223914
  Wednesday, August 5-19, 1-3 p.m.
  $49 ($38 Aurora Resident)
  Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle 303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
• Getting Started with Windows 8.1
  223896
  Tuesday, August 18, 1-3 p.m.
  $17 ($13 Aurora Resident)
  Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle 303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus

Fitness & Wellness

• Beginning Pilates
  Strengthen your core muscles & increase your flexibility by developing lean, well toned muscles. Improve your posture & mental awareness.
  224039
  Thursday, August 6-27, 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
  224049
  Monday, August 3-31, 9:15-10:45 a.m.
  $48 ($37 Aurora Resident)
  Advance registration required.
  Smoky Hill Library
  5430 A. Biscay Cr., Centennial, CO 80015
  303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
• Diabetes & You
  Presented by Walgreens
  Living with diabetes, while it can be effectively managed, can be tough at times. There are some unique hurdles to overcome. As you get older, jumping over those hurdles can become a bit more challenging, but it’s not impossible. The pharmacists at Walgreens will discuss how to effectively manage or prevent diabetes with lifestyle changes & medications.
  227276
  Tuesday, August 18, 10-11 a.m.
  FREE, pre-registration required.
  Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle 303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus

Day Trips

ACAA Day Trippers
Aurora Center for Active Adults offers a wide variety of day trips to interesting destination in the Front Range and beyond. Trips include high teas, behind the scene tours, to theater and other dynamic performances and events, to fabulous and unique dining destinations. Leave the driving to us and let your journey begin with the ACAA Day Trippers. For a complete listing of fall day trips see the Day Tripper newsletter. We are happy to mail you one or you can view it on line at www.auoragov.org/recreation, click on adults 50+. Call 303-739-7950 to have on mailed.

Services

• ABC’s of Medicare
  223936
  Thursday, August 13, 10-11:30 a.m.
  Free, pre-registration is required.
  Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle 303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
• Senior Citizen Police Academy
  The fall 2014 Senior Citizen Police Academy starts Monday, September 8th from 1-3p.m. The 11 week course meets at the Aurora Center for Active Adults. Space is limited. Call Karen Rodgers at 303-739-6346 or email krogers@auroragov.org to register.
• 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.