Highlands Ranch Active Adult Programs – Nov. 2019
Pre-registration is required for all programs offered by Highlands Ranch Active Adult Programs and Services. Registration deadline is 72 hours in advance of the program. Visit www.highlandsranch.org/seniors or call 720-240-4922 for more information about any of these programs.
Nov. 9 – Adult Health & Information Fair, Recreation Center at Eastridge, 9568 S. University Blvd., Highlands Ranch, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Need a good handyman? Looking for a place to get solid legal and financial advice? The Adult Health & Information Fair will assemble service providers under one roof, making it easy to gather information on multiple topics in one location. A variety of free, simple health screenings will be offered. Adults of all ages are welcome. Event is free and open to the public. 720-240-4922
Nov. 11 – Veterans Day Celebration, James H. LaRue Library, 9292 S. Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands Ranch, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Honor local veterans at the Highlands Ranch Veterans Day Celebration. Come early and visit the Highlands Ranch Veterans Monument, then come inside the James H. LaRue Library for the event. Call 303-791-0430 for more information.
Nov. 15 – Shooting Stars Stargazing, Red-tail Park, 2674 Pemberly Ave., Highlands Ranch, 6:30 – 8 p.m. Have you ever wished upon a shooting star? Did you know you are actually watching debris from comets and asteroids collide into the Earth’s atmosphere? Enjoy an evening under the stars learning about constellations and planets while watching a meteor shower. Our park ranger will have a telescope to help explore the night sky. Please bring binoculars, dress appropriately for the weather and leave your furry friends at home. Cost: resident $10, nonresident $12. Register online at highlandsranch.org/signmeup. 303-791-2710
Nov. 18 – Landmark Lectures – Early Days on the Ranch, Highlands Ranch Mansion, 9950 E. Gateway Drive, Highlands Ranch, 5:30 – 9 p.m. Guests are invited to reminisce about the vast ranching empire known as Highlands Ranch before its development into the modern community we know today. Marvin Beeman, a fourth generation Coloradoan, will share his childhood memories and adventures on the early ranch, particularly his family’s involvement in the Arapahoe Hunt Club. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with self-guided tours of the Mansion, free appetizers and a cash bar. The program begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and may be purchased by calling 303-791-0177. For more information, visit highlandsranchmansion.com.
Nov. 20 – After Hours Social, Hodsons, 6851 S. Gaylord St., #262, Centennial, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. No fee to register however guests will pay for their own dinner. Pre-registration is required at www.highlandsranch.org/signmeup. Space is limited so please register early.
Highlands Ranch Mansion – Open Hours weekly
The Mansion offers free open hours and historic tours most Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. as well as the first and third Wednesday of the month, and the second and fourth Monday of the month from 4-6 p.m. Please call 303-791-0177 or check the calendar online at highlandsranchmansion.com to confirm the current open hours schedule. Reservations are not required, however if you would like to ensure a docent-guided tour, it is recommend you schedule a time and date in advance. Email Susie Appleby at sappleby@highlandsranch.org to schedule historic tours.
