Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center – May 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.
“A Lot For Sale”
Don’t miss this great live performance! A musical play about what to do with an abandoned preschool on an urban lot. A corrupt city mayor and selfish bidders go at it until a mysterious person intercedes and changes the bidders into children and then back into adults with a lesson learned. Local talent performs in this play written by local Dan Martinez. A delicious lunch will be served prior to the performance on Thursday, May 17th, call 303-205-7500 to register ($8) – space is limited so get signed up early!
Beginning Bridge Class
This course is for the absolute beginning bridge player. You will play a bridge hand the very first lesson. Come
learn the updated version of the Standard American Bidding System and have fun doing it! Join instructor Sandy Koller for this 10-week class that starts on Thursday, May 3rd from 1-3:30pm, cost is $48, call 303-205-7500 to sign up.
Art Classes
Call 303-205-7500 to register.
Jewelry: Wire Wrapping Cameos – 1 class; Monday, May 21st. Cost is $10 + $10 supply fee
Movie Matinee
Sit back, relax and enjoy our free monthly movie! “Murder on the Orient Express” will be shown on Thursday, May 24th 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).
Health & Fitness Apps – 1 class, Tuesday, May 29th – $20 – call to register
Google & Apple Maps Apps – 1 class, Thursday, May 31st – $20 – call to register
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 (May 22nd) 2-3:30pm – Bring your stories or poems!
Friends in Stitches – 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 (May 17th) 1:30-3pm
Booktalk –Thursday, 10-11:30am – May 24th – Book: “The Devil in the White City”
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
