City of Aurora Fifty Plus Activities – Nov. 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
Financial Education Workshops
Building & Protecting Your Assets
Presented by Community Education Outreach, in Partnership with Charles Schwab Foundation.
Increase your understanding of ways to save & protect your money. Learn of resources that will provide a gateway for continued financial improvement beyond the workshop.
227748
Thu. Nov. 19, 5:45-7:15 p.m.
No fee, registration required.
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle 303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Arts & Crafts
Painting Silk Scarves
Have fun painting and creating your own hand painted silk scarf.
224996
Sat. Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
$35 ($27 Aurora Resident)
Supplies are included in fee.
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle 303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Quilting- Monday Quilt Block
Learn an art that lasts a lifetime. Develop your skills as you work on a quilt block and technique each month. You will soon have a quilt ready to finish. Join the class at any month.
225002
Mon., Nov. 2, 1-4 p.m.
$16 ($12 Aurora Resident)
Request supply list when registering.
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle 303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Brain Boosters
Know the 10 signs, early detection matters
Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.
224917
Thu. Nov.5, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Free, Pre-registration required.
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 Getting Started with Windows 8 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 303-739-7950 to get class schedules and fees.
Intro to Internet
224951
Thu. Nov. 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
Buying a Computer
224936
Mon. Nov. 16, 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
Fascial Stretch Therapy – What is it?
Presented by Dona Kooy, FST
Every muscle in your body is covered in fascial. Learn how this strong, elastic connective tissue can help or hinder your physical movement. Fascial Stretch Therapy is a full body assisted stretch technique done by a certified therapist.
227764
Tue., Nov. 3, 10-11 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.
226024
Thur., Nov. 5-19, 10:15-11:15 a.m.
$25 ($19 Aurora Residence)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle 303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Hatha Yoga
226035
Mon., Nov. 2-30, 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
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.auroragov.org/recreation, click on adults 50+. Call 303-739-7950 to have on mailed.
DMNS: Sherlock Holmes
Step into Victorian London and work alongside Sherlock as he tackles a baffling new case using your curious mind and emerging scientific methods. This exhibition also has more than 300 artifacts, such as first-edition publications, forensic specimens, original artwork, and historic photographs that explore the enduring Sherlock phenomena. Lunch will be on your own at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Deadline to cancel/register: Oct. 19. Menu Range: $6-$10
225988
Mon., Nov. 23, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
$39 ($30 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle 303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
Services
ABC’s of Medicare
224990
Thur., Nov.12, 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
Wills, Trusts & Power of Attorney
Find out what you need to know. Lots of time for questions and answers. Presented by Wayne Stewart Elder Law Attorney.
225059
Wed., Nov. 18, 10a.m.-12Noon
$7 ($5 Aurora Resident)
Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 Del Mar Circle 303-739-7950 or auroragov.org/adults50plus
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.
