Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center – April 2018
Please pre-register where necessary. All events and classes are held at the AAC unless otherwise noted.
If you would like to be mailed a copy of our ‘Possibilities’ newsletter, call 303-205-7500.
World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day
Celebrate World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day! One Breath -One World. This celebration includes interactive Tai Chi
& Qi Gong demonstrations and refreshments. Join instructors Pam Hahler and Kelli Weiskop on Sat. April 28th. This is a free event but please RSVP by calling 303-205-7500.
Angels Everywhere
Please join Sister Georgeann Quinlan, BVM, for a final Wheat Ridge “Angels Everywhere” program. This hour-long program was created to raise awareness of the many ways in which the biblical concept of angels can
be present to today’s society. Miracles and coincidences are happening all the time to us. This fascinating program will be held on Friday, April 27th. This is a free event but please RSVP by calling 303-205-7500.
Write Your Own Will
With the help of a licensed attorney, you will complete a simple will, a living will, medical power of attorney, financial power of attorney and more. Fee includes all materials, witnessing and notarizing. You don’t need to bring anything special to this class; however you may want to bring a snack as this is a long class. Pre-registration required. This class will be held on Wednesday, April 11th from 12-4pm; cost is $125 per person, call 303-205-7500 to register. Pre-registration is required.
Art Classes
Call 303-205-7500 to register.
Fused Glass Class –1 class; begins Sat., April 28th from 1-3:30. Cost is $16 – $24 supply fee
Japanese Bunka – 6 classes; begins Thur. April 26th from 1-3pm. Cost is $29 + kit fee
Color Pencil Techniques – 4 classes; Sat. April 9th – 30th from 10am-noon. Cost is $70 + $5 supply fee
Beads – Knotted Stone Bead Bracelet – 1 class; Monday, April 23rd. Cost is $10 + $10 supply fee
Movie Matinee
Sit back, relax and enjoy our free monthly movie! “Wonder” will be shown on Thursday, April 26th at 1:00pm. No RSVP needed, just show up!
PWR Moves – Parkinson’s Fitness Class
Certified Instructor Stephanie Uszacki leads this class that starts off with foundational moves and progresses through building endurance, strength and flexibility. Caregivers are welcome to attend and assist. This drop-in class is held every Tuesday from 1-2pm, cost is $3.50 or free to Wheat Ridge SilverSneaker® cardholders.
Ramblers Walking Group
Are you looking for great destinations, or hidden gems for a quick stroll around the metro area? Every Thursday the Ramblers set out at 9am to different parks. The cost for each trip is $6 which includes van transportation and a driver/escort. This group is geared toward beginner/intermediate walkers! Call 303-205-7500 for more info.
Technology
Are you confused about your camera, computer, cell phone or tablet? Makan Tabrizi is our gadget guru and can help get you up to speed. Call 303-205-7500 to schedule a One-on-One tutoring session with him ($40/hour).
Dance, Dance, Dance
The Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center offers a wide variety of ongoing dance classes which include: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Tap; Belly Dancing, Hula, Ballroom, Zumba and Western Line Dancing. Call 303-205-7500 for more information.
Special Interest Drop-In Groups (Drop-in fees $2 unless otherwise noted)
Duplicate Bridge – Every Monday 12-3:45pm, bring a partner (fee $2.50 ea.)
Write & Share –4th Tuesdays (April 24th) 2-3:30pm – Bring your stories or poems!
Krafty Needles – Knit & Crochet Group – Every Tuesday 9:30-11:30am
Social Bridge – Every Tuesday, 12:40-3:45pm
Smile-Hi Healing Laughter – Every Tuesday, 12:15-1:15pm
Silversmith Lab – Every Wednesday, 9-12noon
Woodcarvers Guild – Every Wednesday, 1-3:45pm
Genealogy Group –3rd Thursdays (April 19th) 1:30-3pm
Booktalk –Thursday, 10-11:30am – April 26th – Book: “Camino Island”
Pinochle – Every Friday from 12:30pm to 3:15pm
Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center (AAC)
6363 W. 35th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-205-7500
