Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center – Oct. 2019
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 ‘Rooted in Fun’ guide, call 303-205-7500. For additional info on our programs, visit www.rootedinfun.com
Welcome to the AAC
Come join us for our monthly Meet-n-Greet on Monday, Oct. 21st from 10-11am. You’ll get the scoop on all of the wonderful classes and activities offered at the AAC. Bring a friend along with you!
Mardi Gras Casino Trip
Hop on board the casino’s motorcoach for a ride up to the Mardi Gras Casino on Mon. Oct. 7th. Upon arrival you’ll $5 in free gaming and a $5 meal voucher. You can earn additional rewards as you play. The bus leaves the AAC at 9am and returns at 3pm; cost is $9, call 303-205-7500 to register!
Dracula’s Tea Party
We have a spooktacular afternoon in store for you on Thur. Oct. 31st – numerous entertainers along with some fun “finger food”! Wear a costume! Cost is $9, call 303-205-7500 to register.
Movie Matinee
Sit back, relax and enjoy our free monthly movie! “Crazy Rich Asians” will be shown on Thursday, October 24th at 1:00pm. No RSVP needed, just show up!
Volunteer Drivers Needed
Do you enjoy driving? Do you like to dine out, attend concerts, ball games and more for free? Contact Christine at 303-205-7510 to learn more about this fun position! Training is provided.
Enrichment Classes
Call 303-205-7500 to register.
Breast Health & Screening Guidelines- Thurs. Oct. 17th – $2, register by 10/2 – call 303-205-7500.
Healthy Brain – Learn about BrainHQ online training – Thur. Oct. 17th, free but please call to register.
Essential Oils for Emotional Wellness- Sat. Oct. 19th from 9:30-11am fee $10 + $5 supply fee
Fused Glass Class – Saturday, Sept. 21st from 3-5pm; fee $16 + $24 supply fee
Couples Ballroom Dancing- 4 classes, starting Fri., Oct. 4th – Cost $27pp; reduced fee for SilverSneakers®
Evening Ballroom Dancing- 4 classes, starting Wed. Oct. 2nd – Cost $27pp; reduced fee for SilverSneakers®
Beginners Group Ukulele – 6-classes starting Thurs. Oc. 17th – Cost is $36
Evening Fitness Classes
Energy Flow- New 6-wk session starts Mon. Oct. 21st from 5-6:30pm. Cost is $41; reduced fee for SilverSneakers®
Yoga- New 6-week session starts Wed. Oct. 2nd; 6-7pm. Cost is $38; reduced fee for SilverSneakers®
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.
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.)
Social Bridge – Every Tuesday, 12:40-3:45pm
Smile-Hi Healing Laughter – Every Tuesday, 12:30-1:30pm
Write & Share – 4th Tuesdays, (Oct. 22nd) 2-3:30pm
Silversmith Lab – Every Wednesday, 9-12noon
Woodcarvers Guild – Every Wednesday, 1-3:30pm
Pastel Painting – 2nd Thursdays (Oct. 10th) 10am-12:15pm (fee $3.00)
Japanese Bunka Embroidery – Every Thursday from 1-3pm (fee $3.00)
Genealogy Group – 3rd Thursdays (Oct. 17th) from 2-3:30
Booktalk – 4th Thursdays (Oct. 24th) from 10-11:30am Book: “The German Girl”
Pinochle – Every Friday from 12:30pm to 3:15pm
Hootenanny Jam – come jam with fellow musicians – Every Friday, 1-3pm
Wheat Ridge Active Adult Center (AAC)
6363 W. 35th Avenue
Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
303-205-7500
