Parks, Recreation and Open Space Spring 2022 Programming Guide by Aurora.CO

PARKS, REC. & OPEN SPACE

SPRING 2022

PROGRAMMING GUIDE City of Aurora

MARCH-MAY

DUE TO THE EVER-CHANGING MEASURES SURROUNDING COVID-19, ALL PROGRAMS, FACILITIES & AMENITIES AVAILABILITY IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE MOST UPDATED INFORMATION, VISIT AURORAGOV.ORG/RECREATION.

HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES

! • Stay home if you have symptoms or are sick.

• Only staff feeling healthy will be permitted to work.

• Continue to lower the risk by frequently washing your hands or using hand sanitizer.

• All other facility policies prior to closure also remain in effect. Failure to follow rules or staff instructions will result in loss of facility use privileges.

• Tri-County Health Department (TCHD) has issued a public health order requiring masking in all public indoor spaces in Adams and Arapahoe counties For those individuals age 2 or older including fully-vaccinated individuals. • It is recommended when possible to maintain six feet of separation from other guests and staff when possible. • Please help keep our facilities safe by using the provided disinfecting wipes on fitness equipment after each use.

• Where additional social distancing measures are needed (i.e. entry & front desk) floor markers will be present to assist in 6-foot distancing. • Reminders, guidelines & announcements regarding new health & safety precautions, expectations & requirements will be visible & made throughout the facility.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS HEALTH AND SAFETY MEASURES CENTERS AND FACILITIES WE’RE HIRING ACAA ACAA | EXTENDED TRAVEL ACAA | DAY TRIPS ACAA | OUTDOORS AND LINE DANCING AQUATICS ARISE ARTS COOKING DOG TRAINING FITNESS | BECK RECREATION CENTER FITNESS | CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER FITNESS | MOORHEAD RECREATION CENTER GOLF MARTIAL ARTS NATURE PROGRAMS PRESCHOOL ADULT SPORTS ESPORTS YOUTH SPORTS WATER CONSERVATION YOUTH PROGRAMMING | SPRING

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CENTERS AND FACILITIES

WE’RE OPEN!

FOUR OF OUR RECREATION CENTERS: ACAA, BECK, CENTRAL AND MOORHEAD AURORA CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS

BECK RECREATION CENTER

30 DEL MAR CIR.

800 TELLURIDE ST.

303.739.7950

303.739.6888

HOURS:

• MON.-FRI., 7 A.M.-4 P.M.

• MON.-FRI., 6 A.M.-7 P.M.

• SAT. & SUN., CLOSED

Activities available – Workout area, Billards, Fitness Classes, Line Dance Classes and Day Trips

Activities available – Workout area, Lap Lanes, Fitness Classes

CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER

MOORHEAD RECREATION CENTER

18150 E VASSAR PL.

2390 HAVANA ST.

720.859.4999

303.326.8315

HOURS:

• MON.-FRI., 6 A.M.-8:30 P.M.

• MON.-FRI., 6 A.M.-8 P.M.

• SAT., 8 A.M.-8 P.M.

• SAT. & SUN., 9 A.M.-6 P.M.

• SUN., 8 A.M.-6 P.M.

• Basketball - Check center for schedule

Activities available – Workout area, Lap Lanes, Lazy River, Fitness Classes, Open Swim, Basketball, Pickleball

Activities available – Workout area, Lap Lanes, Lazy River, Open Swim, Fitness Classes

WE’RE HIRING

WE'RE

HIRING It's an exciting time to work for the city of Aurora!

OPEN POSITIONS INCLUDE: • Early Childhood Teachers & Assistants

• Parks Irrigation Specialists

• After school leaders

• Youth staff

• Lifeguards

• Sports Officials

• Fitness instructors

• Gymnastic instructors

• Golf Pro Shop & Course Maintenance Workers

• And many more!

• Swim instructors

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ACAA

AURORA CENTER FOR ACTIVE ADULTS IN-PERSON ADULT CRAFTS SATURDAY QUILT BLOCK This class is intended for quilters of all levels. This class will be in person, at the Aurora Center for Active Adults. Supply list, cutting and assembly instructions will be provided to registrants prior to class start. Class Instructor: Diane Henderson. 46427 March 5 46428 April 2 46429 May 6 • Sat., 9 a.m.-noon • $18 ($14 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

TUESDAY QUILT BLOCK This class is intended for quilters of all levels. This class will be in person, at the Central Recreation Center. Class Instructor: Diane Henderson. 46430 March 1 46431 April 5 46432 May 3 • Tue., 5-8 p.m. • $18 ($14 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

SATURDAY FULL-DAY QUILT CLASS Join in the fun making a simple project in this full-day class. Class Instructor: Diane Henderson. 46433 March 12 • Sat., 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • $31 ($25 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

ACAA SPRING QUILT SALE

Join the Quilt Bee at the Aurora Center for Active Adults for the Spring Quilt Sale! The Quilt Bee donate many hours of their time and materials to create these beautiful handmade treasures. All proceeds benefit the ACAA for special projects and programs. Come take a look and consider purchasing one to brighten your home this spring! • Sale takes place at the Aurora Center for Active Adults 30 Del Mar Circle, Aurora CO 80011. For more information contact Nancy Baum at 303.739.7961. • May 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • May 14, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

CROCHET & KNITTING

Ages 16 & older Fix common crochet and knitting mistakes, read patterns, tension your yarn, and discover how simple finishing details can make your project a success. A #5 smooth bulky yarn and size 6 mm needles or hooks, or what you are working on. This class will be in person, Tuesday mornings are at the ACAA; Tuesday evenings are at Central Recreation Center. Class Instructors: Heather Jones (a.m.) Susan Franceski (p.m.) 46435 March 8-29 | ACAA 46436 April 5-26 | ACAA 46437 May 10-31 | ACAA • Tue., 9:30-11:30 a.m. 46438 March 8-29 | Central Recreation Center 46439 April 5-26 | Central Recreation Center 46440 May 10-31 | Central Recreation Center • Tue. 6-8 p.m. • $60 ($48 Resident)

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ACAA CROCHET BEADED JEWELRY - NEW!

SPANISH-INTERMEDIATE

Make yourself a sparkly accessory or a thoughtful gift. Once you learn the technique you can vary the bead spacing, mix up the colors, add a button detail and wear them in multiples. Students should have knit or crochet experience. Kit included in fee, and contains a printed pattern, silk thread, beads, two needles, buttons for closures and a small crochet hook. Kit includes enough materials to create three necklaces or wrap bracelets. Instructor: Heather Jones. 46441 April 2 • Sat., 9:30-11:30 a.m. • $33 ($26 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

Instructor will communicate with students and test levels of comprehension via inperson instructional format. Students should have a foundation of the Spanish language including comprehension of the alphabet, basic phrases, spelling and previous experience conjugating basic verbs. Students should be self-starters, wanting to improve Spanish for travel, workplace or conversation. Class Instructor: Teresa Chavez-Krumland. 46448 March 9-30 46449 April 6-27 46450 May 11-25 • Wed., 6-8 p.m. • $88 ($70 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

CRAFT & COMMUNITY - NEW! Join other crafters in your community and socially connect while being creative. This group is for those that enjoy needlework including but not limited to embroidery, Japanese Bunka, crochet and knitting, quilting, etc. Craft & Community is more of a gathering than an instructor led class, hence the reduced fee. 46442 March 8-29 46443 April 5-26 46444 May 10-31 • Tue., 10 a.m.-noon • $10 ($8 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

LIFELONG LEARNING SPANISH-BEGINNER - NEW! Emphasis on the perfecting pronunciation, mastery of basic grammatical structures and increased communication proficiency. This class is a perfect starting place for basic introduction of the Spanish language. No previous Spanish experience necessary. 46445 March 10-31 46446 April 7-28 46447 May 12-26 • Thu., 6-8 p.m. • $88 ($70 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

SIGN LANGUAGE Expose yourself to a whole new way of communicating through sign language. This class will teach the basic principles of communicating through American Sign Language. *Recommended Text: Signing Made Easy by Rod R. Butterworth & Mickey Flodin. (ISBN:0399514902). Class Instructor: Nancy Garcia. 46451 March 4-25 46452 April 8-29 46453 May 6-27 • Fri., 2-3:30 p.m. • Aurora Center for Active Adults

BRIDGE REFRESHER Have you played bridge but are unsure of current bidding conventions? Update your bridge game with the basic conventions played today. This series is for patrons who know the basics of bridge, and how to play a hand, but may not have played in a while and need to update their bidding practices. You must know how to play the game of bridge. 47518 March 9-April 13 • Wed., 2-4 p.m. • $70 ($56 Resident) • Beck Recreation Center

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ACAA BEGINNER BRIDGE

SMARTPHONE BASICS (APPLE)

The focus of this class is on basic bidding in the Standard American system with modern treatments. Each class includes instruction, fill-in problems and discussion. 47522 March 9-April 13 • Wed., 10 a.m.-noon • $70 ($56 Resident) • Beck Recreation Center

Learn tricks to help operate your smartphone more effectively. Class topics include making calls, creating a contact list, connecting to Wi-Fi, taking and sending photos, email and social media and using apps. Please bring your fully charged smartphone to this class, Apple operating system only. All smartphones must have been purchased within the last three years to apply class lessons. 46547 March 7-17 46548 April 4-14 46549 May 9-19 • Mon. & Thu., 1-3 p.m. • $56 ($45 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

MAH JONGG Learn to play Mah Jongg or refresh your skills. Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy and calculation. It also involves a certain degree of chance. Explore this fun game while meeting new friends and play at the ACAA! Students need to purchase annual game card online prior to class by contacting the National Mah Jongg League at 212.246.3052. 46454 March 3-April 7 46455 April 21-May 26 • Thu., 1-3 p.m. • $70 ($56 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

TECHNOLOGY- NEW! SMARTPHONE BASICS (ANDROID) Learn tricks to help operate your smartphone more effectively. Class topics include making calls, creating a contact list, connecting to Wi-Fi, taking and sending photos, email and social media and using apps. Please bring your fully charged smartphone to this class, Android operating system only. All Smartphones must have been purchased within the last three years to apply class lessons. 46544 March 7-17 46545 April 4-14 46546 May 9-19 • Mon. & Thu., 10 a.m.-noon • $56 ($45 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

WHAT DOES THIS BUTTON DO? Join this open forum Q&A session to gain insight into how to navigate your smartphone or tablet. This session is chock full of great info to help you become more knowledgeable about your device and aid in ease of use. Bring your device, user manual and your questions! Drop-in classes every Friday. Fee is per class. 46578 March 4 46579 March 11 46582 March 18 46584 March 25 46587 April 1 46988 April 9 46590 April 16 • Fri., 1-3 p.m. • $10 ($7 Resident) • ACAA

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ACAA SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY Learn tricks to help operate your smartphone camera more effectively. Class topics include how to take the best photograph, where they are saved and how to share via text message and email. You will explore some basic photography fundamentals including composition, focus daytime and evening photos as well as optional filters that can be applied and apps that help enhance your photographs. Please bring your fully charged smartphone to this class. All smartphones must have been purchased within the last three years to apply class lessons. 46602 April 18-28 • Mon. & Thu., 10 a.m.-noon • $56 ($45 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

TECH-CLEVER PARENTS & TEEN TECH 78% of teens today own smartphones and 74% of youth ages 12-17 access the internet via cellphones or tablets. As a parent, it can be difficult to navigate which apps and websites are safe, and which should be avoided. This class will explore the safety concerns of having increased access to information via the internet, constant communication with friends and how this access can affect them. View your child’s digital development as an opportunity to be fostered. All smartphones must have been purchased within the last three years to apply class lessons. 46637 March 10 46638 April 7 46639 May 5 • Thu., 6-8 p.m. • $14 ($11 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

TECHNOLOGY-PERSONAL LESSON

46615 March 21; 2-3 p.m. 46617 March 24; 1-2 p.m. 46618 March 24; 2-3 p.m. 46619 March 28; 1-2 p.m. 46620 March 28; 2-3 p.m. 46621 March 31; 1-2 p.m. 46622 March 31; 2-3 p.m. 46623 April 18; 1-2 p.m. 46624 April 18; 2-3 p.m. 46625 April 21; 1-2 p.m. 46626 April 21; 2-3 p.m. 46627 April. 25; 1-2 p.m. 46628 April 25; 2-3 p.m. 46629 April 28; 1-2 p.m. 46631 April 28; 2-3 p.m. 46632 May 23; 1-2 p.m. 46633 May 23; 2-3 p.m. 46634 May 26; 1-2 p.m. 46635 May 26; 2-3 p.m. • $35 ($28 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

WELLNESS MEDITATE ANYWHERE Learn to meditate anywhere, anytime, release thoughts that burden you and rob you of energy. This class will aid in calming and lifting your spirit, allowing a gentle way to learn to let go. Instructor has seven years of meditative experience. Class Instructor: Sitira Pope. 46640 March 9-30 46642 April 6-27 46643 May 4-25 • Wed., 11 a.m.-noon • $60 ($48 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

Interested in some one-on-one support to help navigate your smartphone, tablet, smartwatch or other device? These sessions book for individual hours with an on-site, in-person expert. Sessions last one hour, must be booked in advance. 46613 March 21; 1-2 p.m.

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ACAA HEALTHY GUT, HEALTHY YOU Ready to have a happy and healthy gut? Join us to explore the importance of gut health! Discover foods that help to support a healthy gut and recipes using foods from your local supermarket to guide your practice. Class will include food preparation ideas. 46648 March 9-30 46649 April 6-27 46650 May 4-25 • Wed., 1-2:30 p.m. • $53 ($42 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY DIET 101 Join this class and gain insight into how to reduce inflammation through nutrition and lifestyle. Gather an understanding of how inflammation affects the body, as well as knowledge of the top anti-inflammatory foods and those to avoid. Class will introduce delicious recipes to support you on your wellness journey. Wellness Instructor: Sitira Pope. 46651 March 10-31 46652 April 7-28 46653 May 5-26 • Thu. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • $46 ($37 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

MEDICARE COUNSELING UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE This class will cover the basics of Medicare, including the four parts of Medicare – Parts A, B, C and D, eligibility, enrollment, coverage choices & costs, and resources for help. The class speaker is a representative from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a federal agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Please Note: This live class will be broadcast virtually to a room within the ACAA for patrons to view & ask questions. 47271 March 17 47272 April 21 47273 May 19 • Thu. 9-10:30 a.m. • Free; registration required • Aurora Center for Active Adults

GRATITUDE ART JOURNALING Gratitude is the awareness of all the goodness in one’s life. Creating art and journaling creates an intention to manifest joy and peace. When one intentionally decides to focus on what they appreciate and are thankful for, gratitude begins to flourish in the everyday. Join us to create art and reflect upon your life to manifest joy in a new way. 46655 March 4-25 46656 April 8-29 46657 May 6-27 • Fri., 10 a.m.-noon • $46 ($37 Resident) • Aurora Center for Active Adults

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ACAA SOCIAL SECURITY 101 This class is presented by Josh Weller, a Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration. Josh will cover the basics of Social Security including retirement, disability, survivor and dependent benefits. Please note: This live class will be broadcast virtually via Microsoft Teams to a room within the ACAA for patrons to view and ask questions. 47274 March 15 - Beck Recreation Center 47470 April 19 - Central Recreation Center 47471 May 17 - Central Recreation Center • Tue. 9:30-11:30 a.m. • Free, registration required

AARP-SAFE DRIVING COURSE Refresh your driving skills in time for your next big adventure! AARP is offering this course online. Visit AARP.org/Auto/Driver-Safety/ for more information on registration.

COFFEE WITH A COP Join our Senior Resource Officer, Jim Seneca for coffee and doughnuts. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and discuss important issues within the community while gaining valuable safety tips. This program is free, however, preregistration is required. 47472 May 4 • Wed., 10-11 a.m. • Free; registration required • Central Recreation Center

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION EDUCATION COVID-19 & CAREGIVING – NEW! Caring for someone with dementia during the Covid-19 pandemic adds unique challenges for caregivers. This free program provides simple tips caregivers can put into place, whether the person living with dementia resides at home, in a facility or care providers assist in the home. 47473 April 6 • Wed., 2-3:30 p.m. • Free; registration required • Aurora Center for Active Adults

10 WARNING SIGNS OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE Alzheimer’s and other dementias cause changes in memory, thinking and behavior that interfere with daily life. Join us to learn about 10 common warning signs and what to watch for in yourself and others, typical age-related changes, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Available in Spanish. 47474 May 4 • Wed., 2-3:30 p.m. • Free; registration required • Aurora Center for Active Adults

VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION HEALTH CLINICS Medical Footcare provided by a Registered Nurse; Appointments required and payment for services arranged through VNA directly. March 14 & 28 | April 11 & 25 | May 9 & 23 • Mon. 9 a.m.-noon • Call 303.698.6496 to pre-register • Aurora Center for Active Adults

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ACAA AARP TAX-AID PROGRAM

VOA LUNCH PROGRAM

The AARP Tax-Aide program will not be available out of the Aurora Center for Active Adults for Spring of 2022. We appreciate your patience as we navigate the challenges that the Covid-19 pandemic has brought regarding the operations of this specific program. We aim to bring this program back to our center in Spring of 2023. Please check back at that time for updated information. To contact other local AARP sites regarding this program, please visit AARPFoundation. org or call 1.800.AARPNOW (1.888.227.7668) for more information on Tax-Aid sites and required appointments and documents.

The Volunteers of America provides meals to seniors ages 60+. Due to the pandemic, these meals are provided frozen, on a biweekly pick-up basis until further notice. Meals will hopefully resume in-person soon, stay tuned! Interested in applying to receive frozen food boxes? Call Nancy Baum at 303.739.7961 or the Aurora Center for Active Adults front desk at 303.739.7950 for more information.

COMMODITIES Rocky Mountain Food Bank • First Tuesday of each month; 8:30-10:30 a.m. • Call 720.473.6323 to pre-register

DROP-IN CARDS

TASTE OF THE ACAA Enjoy coffee and refreshments while learning about the all the programs offered at the ACAA. 48668 May 18 • Wed., 9:30 a.m. • Free; registration required • ACAA

Various groups gather at the ACAA card area weekday afternoons to engage in games including Hand & Foot, Bridge, Mah Jongg and more! Call 303.739.7960 for more information.

CHESS GROUP

Ages 18 & older Coming Soon! This group will meet to practice the game of chess, learn strategies and socialize. Please call Nancy Baum at 303.739.7961 if interested. • Thu., 6:30-8 p.m. • Free • Location TBD

BINGO

JOIN THE ACAA FOR THE WEEKLY BINGO! Every Wednesday, 1-2 p.m. • Limited to the first 25 people

Are you interested in volunteering with the city of Aurora or the Aurora Center for Active Adults? Visit the link below and view the many opportunities to give back to your community.

AuroraGov.org/Volunteer

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ACAA ACAA RECREATION DROP-IN CLASSES (INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP) TOTAL FITNESS Ages 50 & older Get totally fit with a warm up, low impact cardiovascular aerobics, strength training and cool down stretching and flexibility exercises. • Mon., Tue., Thu., Fri., 9-10 a.m.

MAT YOGA

Ages 50 & older Practice the 8 limbs of classical yoga, including conscious breathing, gentle yoga postures, relaxation and mindfulness meditation. • Mon., 11 a.m.-noon

ZUMBA

Ages 50 & older Dance your way to a fitter you with exciting and unique Latin moves and rhythms. • Tue., 10-11 a.m.

SILVERSNEAKERS CLASSIC

Ages 50 & older This class focuses on strengthening muscles and increasing range of movement for daily life activities. Participants can use hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball. Often a chair is used for seated exercises or standing support. • Wed., 10-11 a.m.

GLOBAL DANCE BEATS

Ages 50 & older An upbeat cardio experience combining dance and drumming with squats and lunges targeting inner, outer, butt, core and more! • Fri., 11 a.m.-noon

DIABETES SELF-EMPOWERMENT EDUCATION This FREE series of diabetes education group classes is open to individuals and their support network with all types of diabetes. 49175 April 12-May 17 • Tue., noon-2 p.m.

SHAMROCK AND DANCE Back in Time Dance to all your old favorite tunes, moving from current time back to the 50’s. Sponsored by Bright Health. 49180 Fri., 11 a.m.-noon

FLAMENCO FITNESS

Ages 16 & older Come and learn all about this new fitness craze - Flamenco Fitness. Using a combination of aerobic exercises with the typical moves and music of the flamenco you will definitely get your heart pumping! 49220 Apr. 8 • Fri., noon-1 p.m. • FREE (Pre-registration required)

SILVERSNEAKERS CIRCUIT

Ages 50 & older Moving to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Weights, resistance bands and a SilverSneakers ball and chair are used. • Fri., 11 a.m.-noon

POP & ZUMBA

Ages 50 & older Fun and full body cardio and core workout experience that tones muscles and improves balance. Empowers and energizes you using simple dance steps. • Thu., 10-11 a.m.

STRENGTH, STRETCH AND BALANCE

Ages 50 & older This adaptation uses bands and exercise balls to help strengthen and stretch your body. This class is a great mix-up of yoga and a traditional fitness class. • Wed., 9:30-10:30 a.m.

WEIGHT ROOM ORIENTATIONS (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY)

Ages 50 & older Complimentary one-hour orientation to the weight room and cardio equipment. • Mon. & Wed., 9:30-10:30 a.m.

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ACAA | EXTENDED TRAVEL TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH OUR EXTENDED TRAVEL PARTNERS TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH COLLETTE Collette Travel is back up and running and our ACAA patrons may now book for future travel! Here are some of the great destinations that await you: • Greece Island Hopper (4/10/22) • Outback to Glaciers (4/11/22) • Italian Vistas (5/16/22) this is the most popular & comprehensive Italy tour priced $1600 less than usual • Europe’s Cosmopolitan Cities (Amsterdam, Brussels, Paris) and the Floraide (6/4/22) this is a once in a decade event • Discover Poland (7/9/22) • California (Monterey, Yosemite, Napa) new tour! Excellent pricing (8/22/22) • Albuquerque Balloon Festival (9/28/22) • Croatia & it’s Islands (10/7/22) sold out for 2021, this is incredible…you will be island hopping on a yacht

TRAVEL WITH PREMIER WORLD DISCOVERY • Great Lakes Adventure & Holland Tulip Festival (5/5/22) • Yellowstone & the Wild West (8/12/22) • Normandy Paris & the Seine River (10/4/22) • Montreal & Quebec City Christmas (12/1/22) If you are interested in any of these exciting trips, please contact Elizabeth Childers at 303.739.7957 for more information.

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ACAA | DAY TRIPS

ACAA DAY TRIPS All of our trips require moderate walking and a few stairs. Excursions with a next to the trip name usually include a walking tour of the venue or there will be a significant amount of walking required. Note the day trips marked with the indicate trips at high altitude over 8,000’. Please note that if participants plan on bringing a walker or wheelchair or need special handicapped accessibility seating or dietary considerations, they must notify the front desk when they register to ensure accommodations can be met. Please note that indicate a payment/cancellation deadline. Return trip times are approximate. Masks must be worn while on the bus at all times.

EXCURSIONS DENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE TOUR Take a walking tour of the newly expanded Denver Dumb Friends League at the Leslie A. Malone Center. This full-service shelter offers adoptions, pet admissions, lost-andfound services and humane education classes for the public. After our tour we will stop for lunch at Ester’s Neighborhood Pub with a wide array of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, pizza and of course desserts – you are bound to find something to tempt your taste buds. Lunch is on your own. Fee includes escort and transportation 46682 March 3 • Thu., 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. • $30 ($24 Resident) • Menu Range: $10-$20

THE BUTTERFLY PAVILION The Butterfly Pavilion is located in Westminster, Colorado. It opened on July 1, 1995 and was the first stand-alone nonprofit insect zoo in the United States. The 30,000-square-foot facility is situated on 11 acres of land and contains five main exhibit areas to teach visitors about butterflies and other invertebrates. The main exhibit is an indoor rain forest filled with 1,200 free-flying

tropical butterflies but be sure to stop and see Rosie their star tarantula! After our tour we will stop for lunch at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse. Lunch is on your own. Fee includes tour, escort and transportation. 49066 March 9 • Wed., 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $46 ($37 Resident) • Menu Range: $8-$22 • Last day to register/cancel Feb. 28*

“CELTIC MANIA” WITH THE DENVER BRASS The long-awaited return of THE HOTTEST CELTIC SHOW IN TOWN is finally here! The buzz is in the air, and it’s not just the sound of Denver Brass warming up for what Westword calls one of Denver’s best annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations at the Newman Center. Behold the visual and sonic experience that only Denver Brass offers, a sensory kaleidoscope of Celtic dance, brass, bagpipes, hammered dulcimer, Irish tenor and more! Join the obsession and make this your annual St. Patrick’s Day tradition! Fee includes admission, escort and transportation. 47013 March 13 • Sun., 1-5 p.m. • $59 ($47 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel Feb. 23*

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ACAA | DAY TRIPS MARDI GRAS CASINO IN BLACKHAWK

DENVER HISTORY TOURS: WOMEN’S HISTORY TOUR

Hop on board a luxury motor coach as we travel up the hill to the Mardi Gras Casino in Blackhawk. Extras to be received for our group include $10 in free play after you earn 300 points and $15 food credit at the Bourbon Street Cafe. Fee includes escort and transportation. 47050 March 22 • Tue., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • $28 ($22 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel March 9* 47051 May 13 • Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • $28 ($22 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel April 28*

Is the history of Denver just about men? Absolutely not! Come discover the ‘weaker’ sex that made Denver proud—and made it blush. Women ventured out of the home, across the prairie, up the mountains, and into our history. DHT will let you in on the secrets of what they wore—or didn’t—what they cooked, where they went, and what they did, and what the men thought about it all. Come meet the noble and notorious women of Denver, from Chipeta, the Ute woman who negotiated for peace, to Mattie Silks, the madam who negotiated for ‘favors’. So, leave your bloomers behind and join us for the truth about who tamed the West! This tour includes a one-hour break for lunch. Participants should bring money for their meal. Fee includes escort, tour guide and transportation. 48844 April 1 • Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • $96 ($77 Resident)

“THE NOTEWORTHY LIFE OF HOWARD BARNES” @ BOULDER DINNER THEATER Howard Barnes is a perfectly average man in his early thirties, until the day that he wakes up to discover that his life has become a musical. Desperate to escape from the show, Howard embarks on a fantastical quest through the realm of musical theater. Equal parts satire, romantic comedy and love letter to the American musical, The Noteworthy Life of Howard Barnes is intended for people who love musical theater, and their spouses who hate it. Premiered at the Village Theater in 2018. Featured in the NAMT Festival of New Musicals. Fee includes show, luncheon, gratuity, escort and transportation. 46683 March 27 • Sun., 11:15 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • $133 ($106 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel Feb. 24*

COLORADO ROCKIES BASEBALL AT COORS FIELD Join us for an afternoon to cheer on the Rockies! Lunch and snacks are on your own at the ballpark. Hop on board our bus where the only thing you will need to think about is baseball, food and fun! Fee includes tickets to the game, parking, escort and transportation. 46684 April 10: Rockies vs L.A. Dodgers • Sun., noon-5:30 p.m. • $54 ($43 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel March 11* 46685 June 5: Rockies vs. Atlanta Braves • Sun., noon-5:30 p.m. • $54 ($43 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel May 24*

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ACAA | DAY TRIPS PEARL STREET MALL IN BOULDER Boulder’s famous street is lined with restaurants, shops and galleries; four blocks of which have been closed to traffic to make for easy walking! Here, in the center of historic downtown, locals and visitors stroll the brick-paved pedestrian walkways, linger on sun dappled benches and restaurant patios, shop to their heart’s content and stop to watch only-in Boulder street performers as well as view the art on display. Stroll at your own pace and luncheon at one of the many restaurants or cafes. Lunch is on your own. Fee includes escort and transportation. 46999 April 13 • Wed., 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. • $35 ($28 Resident)

“ONCE ON THIS ISLAND: A MUSICAL” @ THE LITTLETON TOWN HALL ARTS CENTER Based on a novel inspired by the classic Hans Christian Anderson fairy tale The Little Mermaid, this Caribbean-Calypso one-act musical tells the story of a fearless peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. When divided cultures keep them apart, the Island Gods assist our heroine as she embarks on a remarkable quest to reunite with the man who captured her heart. Fee includes show, escort and transportation. 47001 April 16 • Sat., 1-4:30 p.m. • $89 ($71 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel March 11*

HIGHLANDS RANCH MANSION Once part of a large ranching empire, the mansion is now surrounded by a working ranch, historic barns, bunkhouse, ranch houses pastures and more. Learn of the history of this amazing mansion that has seen many additions to make it the grand showcase it is today. Our docent will take us all over the mansion and talk of its history and the people who lived there. After the tour, we will have lunch at The Old Blinking Light restaurant where you will have a vast variety of delicious dishes to choose from. Lunch is on your own. Fee includes escort and transportation. 47583 April 19 • Tue., 8:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • $34 ($27 Resident) • Menu range: $8-$24

“KINKY BOOTS” @ THE ARVADA CENTER A struggling factory owner encounters a vivacious entertainer and together they brew up a high-heeled, bedazzled and brilliant idea to save the family business. This joyous story of unexpected friendship finds the fabulous in everyone. (Note: Kinky Boots is a contemporary Broadway-style musical that contains adult themes and brief, strong violence). Fee includes show, escort and transportation. The Arvada Center requires ALL attendees to show a COVID-19 vaccine card or proof of negative test no more than 72 hours prior to show time. 47587 April 20 • Wed., 11:45 a.m.-4 p.m. • $104 ($83 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel March 15*

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ACAA | DAY TRIPS CENTER FOR COLORADO WOMEN’S HISTORY TOUR AND TEA AT THE BYERS-EVANS HOUSE Join our group as we take a tour of the ByersEvans Home now the Center for Colorado Women’s History Museum followed by a lovely afternoon tea. This historic house has been the home to inspiring women since 1883. It has been beautifully restored to the era of 1912-1924 and is furnished with the family’s original belongings. Guided house tours weave together the stories of the many women, such as Anne Evans, who lived and worked in the home and the impact of the families on early Denver. Fee includes tour, tea, gratuity, escort and transportation. 48338 May 5 • Thu., 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. • $63 ($50 Resident) • Payment/Cancellation Deadline: April 15*

“GUYS & DOLLS” @ JESTERS DINNER THEATER Set in Damon Runyon’s mythical New York City, GUYS AND DOLLS is an oddball romantic comedy. Gambler Nathan Detroit tries to find the cash to set up the biggest craps game in town while the authorities breathe down his neck; meanwhile, his girlfriend, nightclub performer Adelaide, laments that they’ve been engaged for 14 years. Nathan turns to fellow gambler Sky Masterson for the dough, but Sky ends up chasing the strait-laced missionary Sarah Brown. GUYS AND DOLLS takes us from the heart of Times Square to the cafes of Havana, Cuba, and even into the sewers of New York City, but eventually everyone ends up right where they belong. Fee includes show, luncheon, gratuity, escort and transportation. 47593 May 14 • Sat., 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • $90 ($72 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: April 13*

DENVER HISTORY TOURS: GOLDEN GLORIES Join Denver History Tours for a look at the city that could have been the capital, Golden. There are numerous things to learn on this orientation tour of our historic neighbor nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains. There’s more to Golden than you might realize, with gems hidden in the nearby foothills as well. Though the honor of capital would not go to Golden in the end, it is a city that takes great pride in its history and modern livability. Prepare to be dazzled by Golden. This tour includes a one-hour break for lunch. Participants should bring money for their meal. Fee includes escort, tour guide and transportation. 48845 May 11 • Wed., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. • $96 ($77 Resident)

A DAY IN ESTES PARK W/ TOUR OF THE STANLEY HOTEL Spend a lovely spring day with your friends from ACAA as we venture up to Estes Park. First we will have a private tour of the famous Stanley Hotel, then head down to the town where you will have time on your own to dine for lunch at one of the many restaurants and cafes, shop or just stroll around in this picturesque mountain town. Fee includes private tour of the Stanley Hotel, escort and transportation. 46995 May 19 • Thu., 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • $118 ($94 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: April 20*

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ACAA | DAY TRIPS “SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN” @ THE CANDLELIGHT DINNER THEATER Based on one of the most loved and celebrated movies of all time, Singin’ in the Rain is the story of the first Hollywood movie musical. This MGM classic has been faithfully adapted by Broadway legends Betty Comden and Adolph Green from their original award-winning screenplay. Each unforgettable scene, song and dance, is accounted for, including the show stopping title number, complete with an onstage rainstorm. Hilarious situations, snappy dialogue, and a hit-parade score of Hollywood standards make Singin’ in the Rain the perfect entertainment for any fan of the golden age of movie musicals. Fee includes show, luncheon, gratuity, escort and transportation. 47004 May 22 • Sun., 10:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. • $111 ($89 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel: April 20*

“THE WEDDING SINGER” @ THE LITTLETON TOWN HALL ARTS CENTER Based on the popular Adam Sandler movie. The year is 1985. The place is New Jersey. Robbie, a wannabe ‘Rockstar,’ is left at the altar and starts changing his tune. Enter Julia, a waitress who wins his affection. As luck would have it, Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark – unless Robbie pulls of the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. Fee includes show, escort and transportation. 47584 June 26 • Sun., 1-5 p.m. • $84 ($67 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel May 16*

DINING OUT CASEY’S IRISH BISTRO & PUB On a bright corner of Stapleton’s “Main Street,” you will find Casey’s Bistro and Pub bringing the luck o’ the Irish to this quaint Denver neighborhood. A modern interpretation of Ireland’s infamous pubs, Casey’s menu features traditional Irish fare and American favorites like shepherd’s pie, pot-steamed mussels and the ever-favorite fish and chips. Lighter fare including freshly made soups, salads and sandwiches, rounds out the menu. Fee includes escort and transportation. 48828 March 11 • Fri., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • $23 ($18 Resident) • Menu Range: $7-$21

TEXAS DE BRAZIL Known as a ‘Taste of Two Traditions,’ Texas de Brazil allows you to savor traditional Brazilian churrasco cooking served with the generous spirit and hospitality that Texas is known for. Once you sit down you will enjoy a feast of chef-crafted salads, roasted vegetables, imported cheeses and charcuterie, baked cheese bread, garlic mashed potatoes, sizzling beef, lamb, pork, chicken and Brazilian sausage. You let the server know when you want more or when you have had enough! Fee includes escort and transportation. 48829 March 25 • Fri., 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $23 ($18 Resident) • Menu Range: $20 (salad bar only) $26 (full lunch)

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ACAA | DAY TRIPS 3 MARGARITAS SOUTHLANDS

MYSTERY MEAL

Experience the ambience and taste of Mexico at this family owned and operated restaurant. Choose from such tasty dishes as chile relleno, enchiladas, tacos, arroz con pollo, carne asada and more! Lunch is on your own. Fee includes escort and transportation. 46994 April 12 • Tue., 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $23 ($18 Resident) • Menu Range: $10-$15

Are you the adventuresome type? Dine with us in a truly unique setting in an atmosphere that is very different. Each dish has the taste of Italy is the only hint you will get on this excursion. Fee includes escort and transportation. 48840 May 2 • Mon., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • $23 ($18 Resident) • Menu Range: $8-$22

BALISTRERI WINE TASTING

Offering contemporary American cuisine, specializing in a wide range of unique dishes including wood-fired pizza, seafood, pork, pasta and more. Fee includes escort and transportation. 49151 May 17 • Tue., 10:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. • $23 ($18 Resident) • Menu Range: $8-$35

Join us as we drive over to the Balistreri Winery in Denver for an afternoon of wine tasting and tour of the winery. Enjoy a special selection of 10 Balistreri wines brought to your table with an explanation by a Balistreri wine pourer and enjoy an Antipasti of assorted cured meats and salami, artisan cheeses, seasonal roasted vegetables, mixed olives, bacon wrapped dates and assorted crackers and crostini. Fee includes wine tasting, antipasti, gratuity, escort and transportation. 46993 April 25 • Mon., 1:15-5 p.m. • $78 ($62 Resident) • Last day to register/cancel April 14*

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SUMMER SNEAK PEEK REGISTRATION DAY Get a sneak peek at what excursions are being offered for Summer 2022 at the Aurora Center for Active Adults! Registration required. First come, first served (so register early)! 49119 April 29 • Fri., 9-11 a.m.

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ACAA | OUTDOORS AND LINE DANCING OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

LINE DANCE

CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING AND SNOWSHOEING

INTRODUCTION TO LINE DANCE

Hop on board our city bus as we head up to the mountains to the Nordic Centers for a day of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. You pick which you would like to do as you relax and leave the driving to us! Fee includes transportation only. Day passes to the Nordic centers are on your own. 46687 March 1 – Keystone Nordic Center 46686 March 15 – Breckenridge Nordic Center 47014 March 29 – Frisco Nordic Center • Tue., 7 a.m.-5 p.m. • $65 ($52 Resident)

In this 8-week class, you will learn the basic steps of line dance and use them in some easy dances. No previous experience needed. 46679 March 10-April 28 • Thu., 10:45-11:45 a.m. • $80 ($64 Resident)

NEXT STEP IN LINE DANCE If you’ve learned the basic steps in line dance but now want to take it to the next step further, this is the class for you! In this class you’ll learn some additional steps that are a bit more advanced as well as some new dance rhythms. 47592 May 5-26 • Thu., 10:45-11:45 a.m. • $40 ($32 Resident)

“COME DANCE WITH ME” MINI WORKSHOP Come out and enjoy an afternoon of line dancing. There will be two separate dance rooms available to accommodate beginners and more advanced dancers. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited. Registration for this event is required. 49068 April 23 • Sat., noon-3 p.m. • $12 • Instructors: ACAA Line dance instructor Laura Bandstra and special guest instructor Cheryl Bingham from Colorado Springs • Aurora Center for Active Adults

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AQUATICS BECK RECREATION CENTER INDOOR POOL

MOORHEAD RECREATION CENTER INDOOR POOL

No lap swim during Aqua fit classes, swim lessons or swim team practices. Pool Hours: Mon.-Fri., 6 a.m.-12:30 p.m. & 4-7 p.m. Lap Swim Times: Mon.-Fri., 6-7:50 a.m. Mon./Wed./Fri., 10:20-11:15 a.m. Tue. & Thu., 10:20 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Fri., 4-5:15 p.m.

Lap swim, water walking and open swim with limited spots available. Pool Hours:

CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER INDOOR POOL

Fri.: 6 a.m.-2:55 p.m.: Lap swim in main pool 3-7:15 p.m.: open swim

Lap swim and water walking with limited spots available during the weekday. Lap swim, water walking and open swim with limited spots available on weekends. Pool Hours: Adult Only Swim everyday open-noon Mon.-Fri.: 6 a.m.-noon: Adult Swim Only Noon-8 p.m.: All Age Swim* *Please refer to webpage schedule for open areas Sat.: 8 a.m.-noon: Adult Swim Only Noon-7 p.m.: Open swim in Leisure Pool Sun.: 8 a.m.-noon: Adult Swim Only Noon-5:30 p.m.: Open swim in Leisure Pool

Sat.: 9:30 a.m.-noon.: Lap swim in main pool only

Mon./Wed.: 6 a.m.-7:15 p.m. Lap swim in main pool only. Tue. & Thu.: 6 a.m.-2:55 p.m.: Lap swim in main pool only 3-5:45 p.m.: Open swim in main pool only 6-7:15 p.m.: CARA Swim Team

Noon-4:45 p.m.: Open swim in Leisure pool only Sun.: 9:30 a.m.-4:45 p.m.: Lap swim (two lanes after noon) 9:30 a.m.-noon: Water walking noon-4:45 p.m.: Open swim

UTAH INDOOR POOL Lap swim and open swim with limited spots available. POOL HOURS: Mon./Wed.: 6-8 a.m.: Lap swim only 6-7 p.m.: Lap swim only Tue./Thu.: 6-8 a.m.: Lap swim only Fri.: 6-8 a.m.: Lap swim only Sat.: noon-4 p.m.: Open swim in main and leisure pools Sun.: 8 a.m.-noon: Lap swim only noon-6 p.m.: Open swim in main and leisure pools

Please check our website for updated information as it is available.

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AQUATICS AQUA FIT

AQUA FIT

BECK INDOOR POOL

CENTRAL INDOOR POOL

AQUA FITNESS A challenging aerobic workout in the water! Pre- and Post-natal participants welcome. No swimming required. • Mon.-Fri., 8-9 a.m. • Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. ARTHRITIS AQUA FITNESS Ages 18 & older Keep your joints heathy and your body in motion. • Mon.-Fri., 9:15-10:15 a.m. • Mon./Wed./Fri., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. AQUA CARDIO SPLASH Focus on movement and cardiovascular fitness. Come join us to increase stamina, muscular endurance and cardiovascular fitness. • Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. AQUA DEEP WATER Ages 18 & older Low impact, high intensity aqua fitness with a focus on cardio and abs. Ability to swim is required.

RIVER FLOW Come join us for a walk down the river! Class is held in the lazy river at Central Recreation Center Pool. Focus on cardio strength with resistance from the current. • Mon./Wed., 7:15-8 a.m. AQUA FITNESS A challenging aerobic workout in the water! Pre- and post-natal participants welcome. No swimming required. • Mon./Wed., 11 a.m.-noon

• Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m.

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AQUA FIT

UTAH INDOOR POOL AQUA FITNESS A challenging aerobic workout in the water! Pre- and post-natal participants welcome. No swimming required. • Sat., 8-9 a.m.

AQUATICS LEARN TO SWIM

(GROUP LESSONS)

6 months & older Learn to swim with the city of Aurora! With classes for toddlers to adults, our group swim lessons cater to all ages and abilities. Level 1 classes are beginner friendly - no experience necessary! To ensure safety, level 2 and above classes have entry skill requirements. All lessons are 30 minutes long. For more information and detailed entry skill requirements, please visit our website. Registration for Spring swim lessons will open Monday, Feb. 28 at 8 a.m. Session runs from March 15-May 7. LEVEL GUIDE: Parent & Tot (Ages 6 months-2 years) Level 1: Intro to safe swimming. Level 2: Building independence. Guppy (Ages 3-5) Level 1: Intro to safe swimming. Level 2: Lifesaving fundamentals. Level 3: Introducing stroke techniques. Level 4: By instructor recommendation only. Please contact nchapman@auroragov.org for Guppy 4 scheduling info. Stingray (Ages 6-9) Level 1: Intro to safe swimming. Level 2: Developing stroke technique. Level 3: Competitive stroke technique. Level 4: Stroke refinement. Shark (Ages 10-13) Level 1: Intro to safe swimming. Level 2: Developing stroke technique. Level 3: Competitive stroke technique. Level 4: Stroke refinement. Adult (Ages 14+) Beginner: Intro to safe swimming. Intermediate: Developing stroke technique. Advanced: Competitive stroke technique. Stamina Training: Swim teamstyle workout for strong adult swimmers.

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GROUP LESSONS BECK POOL PARENT & TOT 1

PARENT & TOT 2

48929 Tue., 4 p.m. 48930 Thu., 4 p.m.

48931 Thu., 5 p.m.

GUPPY 1

GUPPY 2

48634 Tue., 4:30 p.m. 48638 Tue., 5 p.m. 48644 Thu., 4 p.m. 48645 Thu., 4:30 p.m.

48635 Tue., 4 p.m. 48639 Tue., 5 p.m. 48641 Thu., 4 p.m. 48642 Thu., 5:30 p.m. 48643 Thu., 6 p.m.

GUPPY 3 48901 Tue., 6 p.m.

GUPPY 4 By Instructor recommendation only.

STINGRAY 1

STINGRAY 2

48636 Tue., 4:30 p.m. 48646 Thu., 4:30 p.m. 48647 Thu., 5 p.m.

48640 Tue., 4 p.m. 48916 Thu., 4:30 p.m. 48648 Thu., 5:30 p.m.

STINGRAY 3

STINGRAY 4

48902 Tue., 6 p.m. 48903 Thu., 6 p.m.

48908 Tue., 5 p.m.

SHARK 1

SHARK 2

48914 Tue., 5:30 p.m.

48917 Thu., 5 p.m.

SHARK 3

SHARK 4

48927 Tue., 4:30 p.m.

48928 Tue., 5:30 p.m.

TEAM SWIM PREP 48933 Thu., 5:30 p.m.

ADULT BEGINNER 48932 Thu., 6 p.m.

AQUATICS GROUP LESSONS UTAH POOL PARENT & TOT 1

PARENT & TOT 2

SWIM TEAM PREP

48934 Sat., 9:30 a.m.

48935 Thu., 5:30 p.m. 48936 Sat., 9 a.m.

48939 Tue., 6 p.m.

GUPPY 1

GUPPY 2

48597 Tue., 4:30 p.m. 48601 Tue., 5 p.m. 48603 Tue., 5:30 p.m. 48607 Thu., 4:30 p.m. 48609 Thu., 5 p.m. 48620 Sat., 9 a.m. 48631 Sat., 11 a.m. 48632 Sat., 11:30 a.m.

48599 Tue., 4:30 p.m. 48600 Tue., 5 p.m. 48604 Tue., 5:30 p.m. 48608 Thu., 4:30 p.m. 48610 Thu., 5 p.m. 48612 Thu., 5:30 p.m. 48615 Thu., 6 p.m. 48619 Sat., 9 a.m. 48622 Sat., 9:30 a.m. 48624 Sat., 10 a.m. 48633 Sat., 11:30 a.m.

ADULT BEGINNER 48937 Tue., 6 p.m. 48938 Sat., 10:30 a.m.

ADULT INTERMEDIATE 48941 Sat., 10:30 a.m.

ADULT ADVANCED 48942 Sat., 10 a.m.

STAMINA TRAINING 48940 Tue., 6:30 p.m.

GUPPY 3 48892 Tue., 5:30 p.m. 48893 Thu., 5:30 p.m. 48894 Sat., 11 a.m.

LEARN TO SWIM

(PRIVATE LESSONS)

GUPPY 4 By instructor recommendation only.

STINGRAY 1

STINGRAY 2

48605 Tue., 5 p.m. 48611 Thu., 5 p.m. 48614 Thu., 6 p.m. 48616 Thu., 6:30 p.m. 48617 Sat., 9 a.m. 48623 Sat., 10 a.m. 48625 Sat., 10:30 a.m. 48629 Sat., 11 a.m. 48630 Sat., 11:30 a.m.

48606 Tue., 6 p.m. 48613 Thu., 6 p.m. 48618 Sat., 9 a.m. 48621 Sat., 9:30 a.m. 48626 Sat., 10:30 a.m. 48627 Sat., 11 a.m. 48628 Sat., 11:30 a.m.

STINGRAY 3

STINGRAY 4

48904 Tue., 6:30 p.m. 48909 Thu., 6:30 p.m. 48910 Sat., 9:30 a.m.

48906 Sat., 10 a.m.

SHARK 1

SHARK 2

48911 Tue., 6:30 p.m. 48912 Sat., 11:30 a.m.

48918 Thu., 6:30 p.m. 48922 Sat., 11 a.m.

SHARK 3

SHARK 4

48923 Sat., 10:30 a.m.

48925 Sat., 10 a.m.

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6 months & older Want to learn at your own pace? We offer 1:1 private lessons with highly trained instructors. Private lessons are booked by the month and run year-round at Beck and Utah pools. • Please contact Nicole Chapman at nchapman@auroragov.org to register • $31/class ($25/class Resident)

LEARN TO SWIM

(SEMI-PRIVATE LESSONS)

6 months & older Want to learn with a friend? Semi-private lessons are available for groups of up to three participants! Semi-private lessons are booked by the month and run year-round at Beck and Utah pools. Please note that pricing is per student. • Please contact Nicole Chapman at nchapman@auroragov.org to register • $19/class ($15/class Resident)

AQUATICS

SPRING PROGRAMMING CARA SWIM TEAM Teams will be at Beck, Moorhead and Utah for the Spring 2022 season! BECK | March 7-May 25 49115 Mon. & Wed., 4-5 p.m. MOORHEAD | March 8-May 26 49115 Tue. & Thu., 6-7 p.m. UTAH | March 7-May 26 49117 Mon. & Wed., 7-8 p.m. 49118 Tue. & Thu., 7-8 p.m.

INDOOR TRIATHLON

Ages 13 & older Join us for our first ever Indoor Triathlon! All participants will be timed, and winners announced at the end of the day! This is a self-paced race consisting of: -450 yard swim/water walk in the lap pool -12.4 mile bike ride on a cycle bike -3.1 mile run/walk on the indoor track 48824 Sat., April 23, 9 a.m.-noon • $38 ($30 Resident) • Central Recreation Center Pool

The city of Aurora is now hiring lifeguards! If you are not already certified, we certify and train our employees free of charge. For more information on how to apply and upcoming lifeguard classes, contact bhagen@auroragov.org

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PADDLEBOARD FITNESS

Ages 13 & older Paddle Board Fitness is a fun and alternative way to get a total body workout at the pool! This program is designed to give participants a well rounded workout while challenging their balance and creating fun memories. HIIT, cicruit, yoga and bootcamp style workout techniques are utilized that target core and balancing muscles. CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER POOL: Tue. & Thu., 11 a.m.-noon 48804 March 1-24 48817 April 5-28 48820 May 3-26 • $43 ($34 Resident) Wed., 7-8 p.m. 48805 March 2-23 48818 April 6-27 48823 May 4-25 •$35 ($28 Resident) Sat., 8-9 a.m. 48806 March 5-26 48819 April 9-30 • $35 ($28 Resident)

ARISE

A.R.I.S.E

ADAPTIVE RECREATION & INCLUSION SERVICES FOR EVERYONE - FORMALLY THERAPEUTIC RECREATION Encouraging meaningful recreation opportunities and programs for individuals with disabilities to enhance and expand social, cognitive, affective and physical abilities.

AQUATICS

ARTS & CULTURE

ADAPTIVE SWIM LESSONS

SENSORY SATISFACTIONS

Ages 4-10 (Over 11 inquire with staff for a needs assessment) Water safety and level 1 & 2 swim skills introduced and adapted for various levels of swimmers. Designed for participants with disabilities who are not ready for group lessons and with the goal to graduate into group lessons. Class ratios are two instructors to three participants. 46712 March 3-31 (No program March 17) 46715 April 7-28 46718 May 5-26 • Thu., 4-4:30 p.m. 46713 March 3-31 (No program March 17) 46716 April 7-28 46719 May 5-26 • Thu., 4:30-5 p.m. 46714 March 3-31 (No program March 17) 46717 April 7-28 46720 May 5-26 • Thu., 5-5:30 p.m. • $63 ($50 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

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Ages 13 & older Satisfy your senses, as you experiment with activities that involve all five senses. Express yourself through elements of messy engaging and fun. 46786 March 1-29 (No program March 15) 46787 April 5-26 • Tue., 10 a.m.-noon • $80 ($64 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

GARDENING GALORE

Ages 13 & older Discover the world of plants through art, science, gardening and outdoor exploration. 46788 May 3-24 • Tue., 10 a.m.-noon • $80 ($64 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

ARISE EXCURSIONS

Ages 13 & older A weekly opportunity to explore Colorado, while enhancing social and independent skills. Drop off and pick up at Central Recreation Center. Bring a water bottle and sack lunch or snacks weekly. iFLY (Indoor Skydiving) 47126 March 11 | Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • $65 ($52 Resident) LAVA ISLAND 47127 March 25 | Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • $53 ($42 Resident) BOWLING 47128 April 9 | Sat., 1-5 p.m. • $55 ($44 Resident) NICKLE-A-PLAY 47129 April 15 | Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • $53 ($42 Resident) BUTTERFLY PAVILLION 47131 May 6 | Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • $53 ($42 Resident) PICNIC AT INCLUSIVE PARKS 47132 May 20 | Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • $40 ($32 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

SPORTS, FITNESS & SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPECIAL OLYMPICS GYMNASTICS

Ages 10 & older Adaptive techniques used to teach participants with developmental disabilities various gymnastics routines with the chance to compete at Special Olympics competition. We will work on floor, beam and level 1 bar and vault routines. 47509 April 4-May 16 • Mon., 4-5 p.m. • $44 ($35 Resident) • Meadowood Recreation Center

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TOTALLY FIT TUES-NIGHTS

Ages 13 & older Develop gross motor skills, get exercise and have fun with your friends through a variety of physical activities. Start training for the Adaptive Triathlon in April 2022. 46724 March 1-29 (No program March 15) 46725 April 5-26 46726 May 3-24 • Tue., 4:30-6:30 p.m. • $80 ($64 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

WAKE UP WEDNESDAY

Ages 13 & older Beat the mid-week slump with variety of creatively, cognitively and physically stimulating activities with an opportunity to swim each week. 46721 March 2-30 (No program March 16) 46722 April 6-27 46723 May 4-25 • Wed., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • $160 ($128 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

YOUNG ATHLETES IN TRAINING

Ages 4-10 & 11-15 Introduce and improve FUNdamental sport skills. Exposure and experience to variety of sports. 47505 March 5-April 2 (No program March 19) 47506 April 9-May 7 (No program April 23) • Sat., 10-10:45 a.m. • $40 ($32 Resident) • Aurora Sports Park

ARISE SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOCCER

Ages 16 & older Adaptive techniques are used to teach teens/adults with developmental disabilities the fundamentals of a team sport and soccer. The ARISE team will assess each participant’s skill level to be placed on unified or traditional team. 47507 April 2-May 7 (No practice on April 23) • Sat., 11 a.m.-noon • $33 ($25 Resident) • Aurora Sports Park

SPECIAL EVENTS FAB FRIDAYS

Ages 12 & older

BOWLING & DINNER (BRING DINNER $) 47586 Mar.4 • Fri., 4:30-7:30 p.m. • $38 ($30 Resident) • Central Recreation Center SOAR INTO SPRING A night filled with superhero themed games, snacks, music and a make-yourown-cape station! 47510 April 1 • Fri., 4:30-7 p.m. • $38 ($30 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

ADAPTIVE TRIATHLON

Ages 12 & older Opportunity to compete against YOU! Develop and enhance independence, confidence and fitness. Train with ARISE team through Totally Fit Tuesdays or set up 1:1 sessions to work towards your personal best. Sign up individually or split the disciplines with a partner. Participants will receive a packet upon registration. Water Walk/Swim: 15 minutes Stationery Hand/Spin Bike: 20 minutes Walk/Run/Roll: 25 minutes (followed by lunch and awards) 48826 April 23 • Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • $38 ($30 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

1:1 FITNESS Complete a short assessment with ARISE staff to develop a program plan with individualized goals. Meet for an hour weekly with staff to receive encouragement & support needed to reach your goal. Cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to your scheduled sessions. • 6-week session: $165 ($132 Resident)

**Scholarship funding available, email arise@auroragov.org for more details & with all other inquires!

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ARTS

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COOKING

AURORA COOKS Our cooking classes are designed to develop age-specific skills, promote community, demystify scratch cooking across cultures and promote fruit and vegetable consumption. We can help you become a confident home cook with our approach to cooking: empowering, practical and fun!

PARENT/TOT

Curriculum designed for youth ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. $30/ pair.

YOU MAKE ME DAISY As our gardens begin to come alive with the seeds of spring, join us in making some fun picnic treats to enjoy in the garden. Menu: Cucumber Flowers with an Everything Bagel Dip, Jellybean Flower Cookie Cups and a Strawberry Sprinkler Punch. 47722 March 5 • Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • Expo Recreation Center

LUCKY LEPRECHAUNS Embrace the Luck of the Irish! In this St. Patrick’s Day themed class, we will make snacks that any leprechaun would enjoy. Menu: Shamrock Smoothie, Broccoli Tots with Dill Dip and Lucky Green Muffins. 47724 March 12 • Sat., noon-1:30 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

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DINO-MITE BITES Jurassic times call for Jurassic measures! It is time to get YOU and your little dinosaur into the kitchen for a prehistoric party. Grab your cooking spot before they’re extinct. Menu: Cheddar Fossil Crisps, Roasted Parmesan Broccoli Trees and M&M Dinosaur Nests. 47726 March 26 • Sat., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

DON’T WORRY BE HOPPY Hop into spring with fun Easter treats that any bunny would enjoy! Menu: Spring Herb Hummus with Carrot Sticks, Bunny Bait and Hummingbird Muffins. 47727 April 2 • Sat., noon-1:30 p.m. • Central Recreation Center 47728 April 16 • Sat., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

PANCAKE PJ PARTY Put on your favorite pajamas, let’s practice the perfect pancake flip and make some new friends! Menu: Strawberry Banana Pancake Skewers, Maple Turkey Sausage Patties and Yogurt Orange Creamsicle Smoothies. 47729 April 23 • Sat., 9:30-11 a.m. • Central Recreation Center

COOKING TOY STORY BRUNCH

KOREAN BBQ

You’ve got a friend in Aurora Cooks to infinity and beyond! Andy is gone and it’s time for Woody and the toy crew to help us cook an unforgettable brunch. Menu: Bacon Alien Egg Bites, Little Bo Peep Pancakes and Mini Twice Baked Mr. Potato Heads. 47730 April 30 • Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • Expo Recreation Center

In this class we will make Korean dishes bursting with bright spices, exciting ingredients and mouthwatering flavors that the whole family will love! Menu: Bulgogi Chicken, Kimchi Fried Rice and Hotteok (Cinnamon-Sugar filled pancakes) for dessert. 47754 April 23 • Sat., 1-3 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

MOTHER’S DAY TEA

COFFEE SHOP CREATIONS

Enjoy a Mother’s Day Tea prepared with your sweet tot. Menu: Strawberry Cream Scones, Cucumber Flower Sandwiches and Hibiscus Citrus Tea. 47794 May 7 • Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • Central Recreation Center

Who doesn’t love a coffee shop treat to enjoy on a nice day? Come learn how to make some favorites with us. Menu: Strawberry Crumb Muffins, Blueberry Scones with Homemade Whipped Cream and White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Biscotti. 47756 May 14 • Sat., 10 a.m.-noon • Central Recreation Center

PARENT/FAMILY Curriculum designed for youth ages 6-12 accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. $50/ pair.

ALL THAT AND DIM SUM Become a dumpling making machine in this class! We’ll give you the run down on different folds, fillings and cooking methods that will help you master your favorite dim sum. Menu: Spicy Pork Dumplings, Vegetarian Pot stickers and Crispy Blueberry Lemon Cream Cheese Wontons. 47734 March 19 • Sat., 3-5 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

SET ADRIFT Lei back and drift away with us onto the beaches with this Tiki inspired meal. Menu: Sweet and Spicy Chicken Kabobs with a Sesame and Scallion Relish, Coconut Jasmine Rice and Dole Whip for Dessert. 47736 April 16 • Sat., 3-5 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

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DONUT SHOP Master the art of donut frying, baking and glazing! Menu: Blueberries and Cream Filled Donuts, Red Velvet and Churro Spice Donuts. 47758 May 21 • Sat., 10 a.m.-noon • Expo Recreation Center

COOKING KIDS

Curriculum designed for youth ages 6-9. $25/person.

ONCE UPON A THYME ‘Tis told, that between the pages of a book is a wonderful place to cook. Get your “plots” and pans ready for this fairytale feast. YOU are the kitchen hero and will journey through some enchanting recipes to find a dinner happily ever after. Menu: Fi Fie Fo Yum Roasted Chicken, Rumpelstiltskin’s Spicy Garlic Golden Threads (Spaghetti Squash) and Jack’s Magical-Giant Ginger Beans (Edamame). 47760 March 5 • Sat., 2-4 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

GOURMET GAMERS Pause your favorite video game, step away from the TV and in front of the stove for a flavor boosted, fun-filled cooking class. Menu: Fortnite Fettuccini Alfredo, Swedish Minecraft Meat cubes and Princess Peaches ‘n’ Cream Crisp. 47761 March 19 • Sat., 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

CUPCAKE MANIA Channel your inner Pastry Chef and join us in making some show stopping cupcakes. Menu: Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes, Chocolate Icing and Strawberry Lemonade Cakepops. 47762 April 9 • Sat., 10 a.m.-noon • Expo Recreation Center

AFTER SCHOOL COOKING

Ages 6-9 Transform into a chef after school! Join us for an after-school cooking class learning basic cooking techniques to make delicious and nutritious snacks at home! $7/class or register for the entire month 47795 March 9-23 47796 April 6-20 47797 May 4-18 • Wed., 3:15-4:15 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

TEEN

Curriculum designed for youth ages 10-14. $30/person.

GREEKIN OUT Attention cooks and food geeks, it is time to make dinner and tonight we’ll make it GREEK! In this class we will explore some Mediterranean flavors with a fun and flavorful menu. Menu: Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie), Orzo Pasta Salad and Greek Almond Cookies. 47770 March 12 • Sat., 4-7 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

CHINESE TAKEOUT

RESTAURANTOSAURUS

Cook like a Wok star! Skip the trip to your favorite Chinese takeout at home. Menu: Lemon Chicken, Veggie Lo Mein and Crispy Cream Cheese Wontons. 47771 March 26 • Sat., 3-6 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

Chef Tyrannosaurus invites you to help cook at Restaurantosaurus to prepare delicious dinosaur inspired dishes. Menu: Lemon Herb Roasted Raptor Leg, Whipped Meteorite Mashed Potatoes, Sweet and Spicy Fossilized Carrots and Cinnamon Apple Stegosaurs Hand Pies. 47763 May 14 • Sat., 2-4 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

Empanadas made easy! Join us and learn how simple and delicious making empanadas from scratch can be. Menu: Spinach, Bacon & Cheese Empanadas, Chipotle Crema and Dulce de Leche Apple Pie Empanadas. 47772 April 2 • Sat., 3-6 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

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EMPANADAS POR FAVOR

COOKING CHICAGO DEEP DISH PIZZA Let’s explore the “Windy City’s” classic pizza style and take pizza night to a new level. Menu: Pepperoni and Cheese Deep Dish Pizza, Roasted Garlic Broccoli, Marinara and a Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie. 47773 April 9 • Sat., 2-5 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

CUPCAKE MANIA Channel your inner Pastry Chef and join us in making some show stopping cupcakes. Menu: Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes, Chocolate Icing and Strawberry Lemonade Cakepops. 47774 April 30 • Sat., 2-5 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

MOTHERS DAY DELIGHTS Spend the afternoon making treats for the moms in your life on Mother’s Day! Menu: Toffee Chocolate Truffles, Chocolate Dipped Strawberries and Orange Madeleines. 47775 May 7 • Sat., 2-5 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

MEXICAN FIESTA Take your family on a delicious trip south of the border! Menu: Beef Enchiladas, Elote Corn Salad and Tres Leches Cupcakes. 47776 May 21 • Sat., 2-5 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

SUSHI 101 Join us as we teach you everything you need to know about rolling your OWN sushi! Menu: Spicy Edamame, Rainbow Veggie Roll, California Roll, finished with Coconut Ice Cream. 47778 May 28 • Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

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ADULT 15+

Curriculum designed for adults ages 15 & older. $35/person.

10 INGREDIENTS, 2 DINNERS Make the most out of what you buy at the grocery store. We will take 10 ingredients and prepare 2 delicious meals, making your week in the kitchen a little easier. Menu: Chicken Stir Fried Cauliflower Rice, Chicken Shepard’s Pie with Whipped Cauliflower Topping. 47780 March 3 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

GOOD FRIENDS AND GUMBO Expand your “go to” home cooked meal repiteaux and explore Cajun cuisine. Join us as we walk you through some southern secrets. During class we will highlight tips and techniques to help bring the rustic and robust flavors of the Cajun country to your kitchen. Menu: Spicy Chicken Gumbo, Zucchini Corn Jalapeno Fritters with Creole Chutney and Cinnamon Sugar Beignets. 47781 March 10 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

KEEP CALM & CURRY ON Let’s take a trip to Thailand with this creamy, sweet and spicy curry dish. Menu: Panang Chicken Curry, Coconut Jasmine Rice and Thai Shredded Salad with Peanut Lemongrass Dressing. 47782 March 11 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center 47783 May 5 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

COOKING HOLY MOLE

FRY BREAD FEAST

Together we will de-mystify this Oaxacian favorite and bring the complexity of mole into your own kitchen. Menu: Chicken Mole, Cilantro Lime Rice and Esquites (Mexican Corn Salsa). 47784 March 17 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

A taco by any other name... crispy, chewy and complex in flavor. Join us as we dive into this Native American staple. Menu: Beef Navajo Tacos topped with a Green Chile Crème and an Osage Hominy Salsa and Fry Bread Nuggets with Wojapi for dessert. 47789 April 21 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

POLISH PIEROGIS A true taste of Poland! In this class, you will learn how to make these wonderfully savory dumplings. Menu: Potato & Cheese Pierogis with Brown Butter Sage Sauce and Mizeria (Polish Cucumber Salad). 47785 Mar 24 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

CARIBBEAN COOKIN Step into your kitchen and sail away from life’s worries. Join us as we prepare some island favorites. Menu: Jamaican Jerk Chicken, Fresh Pineapple Salsa and Cuban Black Beans. 47786 March 25 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center 47787 May 19 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

DIM SUM!!! Craving some Asian small plates? Enjoy a drink and come prepare some outstanding dim sum with us! Menu: Chicken Shiitake Teriyaki Steamed Bao Buns, Spicy Ginger Pork Gyoza and Egg Roll in a Bowl. 47788 April 15 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

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MARDI GRAS FEAST Explore the flavors of Bourbon Street in this New Orleans Mardi Gras Feast! Menu: Andouille Hush Puppies (Cornbread Fritters) with Remoulade, Spicy Chicken Gumbo with Rice and Beignets served with Chicory Coffee. 47790 April 22 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

IT’S A NO GRAINER Whether you’re looking to eat healthier or are already living the paleo lifestyle, this class is for you! We will transform comfort food favorites, without any of the gluten or grains. Menu: Crispy Jackfruit Carnitas Tacos with Homemade Almond Flour Tortillas and Avocado Cashew “Crema.” 47791 May 13 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

NEW MEXICAN CUISINE Join us for a fun a delicious cooking class where your taste buds will be transported to New Mexico, the land of enchantment. Menu: Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas, Spanish Rice, Calabacitas and Sopapillas with Whipped Cinnamon Honey Butter. 47792 May 28 • Sat., 4-7 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

COOKING ADULT 21+

Curriculum designed for adults ages 21 & older. $40/ person.

TAPAS & SANGRIA Join us for an ice-cold fruit filled sangria and learn to make some outstanding Spanish tapas. Menu: Spanish Tortilla w/ Lemon Herb Aioli, Fiery Garlic Shrimp w/ Charred Bread and White Wine Sangria. 47798 March 4 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center 47799 May 27 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

DATE NIGHT NAWLINS Bypass your typical night and let’s head to the French Quarter for some scrumptious eats. Together we will prepare a cozy Cajun inspired meal filled with flavor, fun and of course a French 75! Menu: Cajun Shrimp ‘n’ Grits, Bacon Braised Collard Greens and Bourbon Praline Bread Pudding. 47800 March 4 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center 47801 May 6 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

HEAVEN & HEALTHY Cooking healthier doesn’t have to be unsatisfying. Join us as we learn how to prepare a healthy and heavenly menu that will be sure to taste and make you feel great! Menu: Charred Cauliflower Steaks with Smokey Romesco, Tuscan Herb White Beans and Roasted Kale w/ Garlic. 47802 March 11 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

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PAELLA MAESTRO Join us on the streets of Valencia and learn to make this iconic Spanish dish. Menu: Perfect Paella, Spanish Citrus Salad, and an Orange and Almond Tart. 47803 March 18 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

SWINE & WINE Pig out with a pinkie out in this “porktastic” class. We will explore swine cookery and help you easily master the risotto method. This fall inspired meal is perfectly paired with wine! Menu: Herb Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin w/ Apple Chutney and Classic Risotto with Roasted Brussel Sprouts Salad. 47804 March 18 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

SUSHI WORKSHOP Learn the ins and outs of sushi rolling in this hands-on class. Menu: Spicy Edamame, Spicy Tuna Dragon Roll, Philadelphia Roll, finished with Coconut Ice Cream. 47805 March 25 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

INDIAN STREET FOOD Enjoy an Indian Spiced Mojito and join us as we explore the vibrant flavors of Indian street food, learning to harness the power of spices and prepare traditional dishes. Menu: Chaat Samosa: Homemade Fried Samosa topped with Chana Masala, Yogurt Drizzle and Jal Jeera Mojitos. 47806 April 1 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

COOKING LITTLE EATILY Join us for a taste and tour of Italian inspired dishes. In this class, we will prepare a few simple, fun and delicious small plates to enjoy with a glass of wine. Menu: Crispy Fried Artichokes with Lemon Basil Aioli, White Wine Steamed Mussels and Charred Tomato Bruschetta. 47807 April 1 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

CUBAN BITES & BUBBLES Ready for a summer night in Havana? Grab a fresh mojito and let us transport you to the wildly flavorful, Spanish, African and Caribbean blended cuisine of Cuba. Learn to prepare some traditional Cuban dishes that will have your taste buds doing the mambo! Menu: Picadillo, Crispy Tostones, Avocado Mango Salad and Strawberry Mint Mojito. 47808 April 7 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

STREET TACOS AND MARGARITAS Turn any night into Taco Tuesday! In this hands-on class you will learn how to make your favorite street tacos at home. Menu: Carnita Tacos with Homemade Corn Tortillas, Quick-Pickled Red Onions and Salsa Roja. 47809 April 8 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center 47810 May 20 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

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SALMON LOVES YOU Have yourself a nice “catch” that deserves a date night? Ditch the fear of preparing fish and join us as we coach you in cooking this simple and elegant meal. Menu: Pan seared Salmon, Citrus Herb Butter, Classic Rice Pilaf and Asparagus Almondine. 47811 April 8 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

COOKING WITH WINE Wine is not just great for drinking, but also cooking! Learn how to make impressive wine-infused dishes while sipping on your favorite wine. Menu: Chicken Marsala, Creamy Parmesan Polenta and Red Wine Poached Pears with Crème Anglaise. 47812 April 14 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

PUB GRUB Craving a cold one and some pub bites? Join us in this class where we will prepare just that. Menu: Green Chili Brew with Homemade Tortillas, plus Churro Donuts and Porter Ice Cream for dessert. 47813 April 15 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

COOKING TIPSY TAMALE Grab a freshly made paloma and gather around the tamale steamer. In this class, we will master the basics of homemade tamales. Please join us for a fun-filled cooking class, where we will surely be having too “masa” fun. Menu: Chicken Tinga Tamales, Salsa Roja, Curtido (Mexican Slaw) and a Paloma. 47816 April 29 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center 47817 May 6 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

RAMSEY’S DINNER PARTY

BETTER WITH BEER Believe it or not there is more to beer than just enjoying it in a frosty mug. Join us as we explore how beer is utilized in cooking. This class is perfect for pub crawlers and beer enthusiast with “mile-high expectations.” Menu: Peppercorn & Porter Flat Iron Steak, Cheesy Gouda Risotto and Salted Caramel Chocolate Stout Cupcakes. 47814 April 22 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

CHILEAN EMPANADAS & PISCO SOURS Explore the unique flavors of Chilean empanadas and learn how to make their national drink – the Pisco Sour. Menu: Empanadas De Pino (Chilean Beef Empanadas), Chilean Pebre Salsa and Pisco Sours. 47815 April 28 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

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We’ll be having some dinner service fun with this menu! We promise not to kick you out of the kitchen... well, maybe. Menu: Mini Beef Wellington, Wild Mushroom Risotto, Lemon Garlic Shrimp and a Ramsey-inspired cocktail to sip. 47818 April 29 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

SPICE, SPICE, BABY Breaking News! There have been recent reports of record-breaking temperatures here in Flavor Town. If you can’t beat the heat, get IN our kitchen and join us to prepare some haute and delicious dishes. Spice, Spice, Baby! Menu: Ancho Chile Flourless Chocolate Cake, Fiery Shrimp Diabla w/ Charred Garlic Bread, Spicy Cucumber Salad w/ Lime Cilantro Vinaigrette and a Classic Moscow Mule. 47820 May 12 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

COOKING PASTA 101

GNOCCHI YOURSELF OUT

Turn those homemade noodle frowns upside down and learn to make fresh pasta with some fun flavor fusions! Menu: Creamy Green Chile Chicken Alfredo with Homemade Fettuccini, Southwest Caesar Salad and Mexican Chocolate Pot de Crème. 47819 May 13 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

Description: See just how versatile gnocchi can be! With our step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to make this fancy dish with some ease. Menu: Ricotta Gnocchi with Basil Pesto and Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce. 47822 May 26 • Thu., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

FONDUE WINE DINNER

BAR SNACKS & COCKTAILS

This fun and interactive class will tickle your taste buds and warm your belly with some fondue fun. Menu: Chorizo Fondue with Cornbread, Sweet Potatoes and Peppers, Salted Caramel Fondue with Apples and Homemade Pretzels. 47821 May 20 • Fri., 6-9 p.m. • Central Recreation Center

Happy Hour please! Come join us for our spin on some classic bar snacks and refreshing summer cocktails to wash them down. Menu: Crab and Corn Fritters with Creamy Jalapeno Sauce, Sweet Potato Chips with Queso Fundido with a Spiked Blackberry Lemonade to drink. 47823 May 27 • Fri., 6-8 p.m. • Expo Recreation Center

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COOKING

AURORA COOKS LIVE! INTERACTIVE VIRTUAL COOKING CLASSES

Let us bring our teaching kitchen into the comfort of your home! Join us for a 2-hour class where you can cook along live with one of our talented chefs. We’ll walk you through the entire menu, sharing our tips and expertise while providing opportunities to virtually connect and share the dishes we create together. Each participant will receive a copy of the recipes, ingredient list, and shopping list along with the virtual registration link for each class. • All classes are $20 and 2 hours unless noted. • Price includes registration link for entire household. • All classes are virtual and will take place in YOUR home. • All classes will be conducted through Microsoft Teams and no account or login is required. • Following registration, participants will receive an email with recipes, shopping & equipment lists in order to prepare for class. • All classes are non-refundable and all purchases are final.

VIRTUAL ADULT 15+

Curriculum designed for adults ages 15 & older. $20/device.

GNOCCHI YOURSELF OUT See just how versatile gnocchi can be! With our step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to make this fancy dish with some ease. Menu: Ricotta Gnocchi with Basil Pesto and Potato Gnocchi with Tomato Vodka Cream Sauce. 47824 March 3 | Thu., 6-8 p.m.

TAMALES In this class, we will master the basics of homemade tamales. Please join us for a funfilled virtual cooking class and let’s have too “masa” fun. Menu: Chipotle Chicken Tamales, Salsa Roja, and Curtido (Mexican Slaw). 47825 March 17 | Thu., 6-8 p.m.

ALOHA POKE BOWLS Take a virtual trip to the Hawaiian Islands and learn how to make these fun and creative bowls. 47826 March 24 | Thu., 6-8 p.m.

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STREET TACOS Turn any night into Taco Tuesday! In this hands-on class you will learn how to make your favorite street tacos at home. *This class will require an Instapot. Menu: Carnita Tacos with Homemade Corn Tortillas, QuickPickled Red Onions and Salsa Roja. 47828 April 7 | Thu., 6-8 p.m.

HOLY MOLE Together we will de-mystify this Oaxacian favorite and bring the complexity of mole into your own kitchen. Menu: Chicken Mole, Cilantro Lime Rice and Esquites (Mexican Corn Salsa). 47829 April 21 | Thu., 6-8 p.m.

COOKING TAPAS & SANGRIA

CHILEAN EMPANADAS

Join us for an ice-cold fruit filled sangria and learn to make some outstanding Spanish tapas. Menu: Spanish Tortilla with Lemon Herb Aioli, Fiery Garlic Shrimp with Charred Bread and White Wine Sangria. 47830 April 28 | Thu., 6-8 p.m.

Explore the unique flavors of Chilean empanadas. Menu: Empanadas De Pino (Chilean Beef Empanadas) and Chilean Pebre Salsa. 47832 May 19 | Thu., 6-8 p.m.

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DOG TRAINING BEGINNING DOG TRAINING Puppies/Dogs 9 weeks and older Learn how to understand your dog and communicate with them. Teach the six basic commands (sit, down, come, stand, stay and loose leash walking), good manners and work on behavioral problems. Do not bring your dog to the first class. Bring proof of shots (DHLPP and Rabies) to first class. 46055 March 6-27 46056 May 1-29 (no class May 8) • Sun., 8:30-9:30 a.m. • Expo Recreation Center • Instructor: Ethan Bonen • $136 ($109 Resident) 46063 March 7-28 46064 May 2-23 • Mon., 5:45-6:45 p.m. • Beck Recreation Center • Instructor: Dirza Dittberner • $136 ($109 Resident)

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FITNESS | BECK RECREATION CENTER

SPECIALTY FITNESS

AT BECK RECREATION CENTER SPIN

Ages 16 & older Indoor cycling provides a fun and challenging cardiovascular workout for all ages and fitness levels. Experience a full ride of hills, sprints and endurance intervals with energizing music. 47655 March 7-28 47656 April 4-25 47764 May 2-23 • Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • $13 ($10 Resident) 47660 March 2-30* 47704 April 6-27 47765 May 4-25 • Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • $16 ($13 Resident)* • $13($10 Resident)

YOGA FLOW

Ages 16 & older Yoga Flow incorporates foundational yoga postures in a flowing style, connecting your breath to your movement. With an emphasis on proper alignment, you will move mindfully while building strength, balance and flexibility on the yoga mat. Open to all levels, with modifications provided when necessary. 47659 March 2-30* 47705 April 6-27 47766 May 4-25 • Wed., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • $31 ($25 Resident)* • $25 ($20 Resident)

BECK RECREATION DROP-IN CLASSES (INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP) SILVERSNEAKERS CLASSIC Ages 50 & older This class focuses on strengthening muscles and increasing range of movement for daily life activities. Participants can use hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball. A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support. • Mon., 9:30-10:30 a.m. SILVERSNEAKERS CIRCUIT Ages 50 & older Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardiovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work with hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball is alternated with non-impact aerobics choreography. Often a chair is used for seated exercises or standing support. • Wed., 9:30-10:30 a.m. SILVERSNEAKERS CARDIO FIT Ages 50 & older Get up and go with a safe and heart-healthy aerobics class. This workout consists of lowimpact choreographed movements to tone and sculpt your body and improve strength, balance and core. • Fri., 9:30-10:30 a.m. TAI CHI FOR BETTER BALANCE Ages 50 & older Improve range of motion and balance with circular movement patterns repeated with focus on grace, balance and controlled breathing. • Tue., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. • Thu., 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

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FITNESS | CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER

SPECIALTY FITNESS

AT CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER All programs on this page are for ages 16 & older

BARRE+

REB3L STRENGTH

Don’t worry, you don’t need to wear a tutu! This is a fun hybrid class, a mixture of Barre fitness and Pilates, that improves balance and flexibility. In this class you’ll burn calories and build lean muscle without high impact movements. 47650 March 1-29* 47637 April 5-26 47877 May 3-31* • Tue., noon-1 p.m. • $13 ($10 Resident) • $16 ($13 Resident)*

REB3L STRENGTH is choreographed toning routines set to powerful music. It creates sculpted bodies and builds physical strength using body weight and minimal equipment. Break out of your boring gym routine. Strong is sexy… redefined. 47643 March 2-30 47642 April 5-26 47889 May 4-25 • Wed., 5-6 p.m. • $13 ($10 Resident)

REB3L GROOVE

Low-impact flexibility and muscular strength and endurance movements. Pilates emphasizes proper postural alignment, core strength and muscle balance. 47644 March 3-31* 47638 April 7-28 47891 May 5-26 • Thu., 10:30-11:30 a.m • $25 ($20 Resident) • $31 ($25 Resident)*

REB3L GROOVE fuses hard hitting choreography with HIIT mechanics and powerful music, resulting in a high intensity, bootcamp style dance fitness format. It is sexy…redefined. All fitness levels are welcome, no dance experience is needed. You will leave feeling inspired, motivated, strong and empowered. 47649 March 7-28 47654 April 4-25 47897 May 2-23 • Mon., 5-6 p.m. • $13 ($10 Resident)

PILATES

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FITNESS | CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER

SPECIALTY FITNESS

AT CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER All programs on this page are for ages 16 & older

HATHA YOGA

YOGA FLOW

Enjoy this extended yoga format that leaves you relaxed, flexible, strengthened and energized. Stress reduction and breathing techniques are used for total wellness. 47653 March 7-28 47651 April 4-25 47896 May 2-23 • Mon., 9-10 a.m. • $25 ($20 Resident) 47648 March 2-30* 47632 April 6-27 47888 May 4-25 • Wed., 9-10 a.m. • $31 ($25 Resident)* • $25 ($20 Resident)

Yoga Flow incorporates foundational yoga postures in a flowing style, connecting your breath to your movement. With an emphasis on proper alignment, you will move mindfully while building strength, balance and flexibility on the yoga mat. Open to all levels, with modifications provided when necessary. 47645 March 7-28 47639 April 4-25 47898 May 2-23 • Mon., 6-7 p.m. • $25 ($20 Resident) 47633 March 5-26 47644 April 2-30* 47892 May 7-28 • Sat., 8:15-9:15 a.m. • $31 ($25 Resident)* • $25 ($20 Resident)

ZUMBA Fun and full body cardio and core workout experience that tones muscles and improves balance. Empowers and energizes you using simple dance steps. 47640 March 5-26 47636 April 2-30* 47893 May 7-28 • Sat., 10-11 a.m. • $16 ($13 Resident) • $13 ($10 Resident)

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FITNESS | CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER

SPECIALTY FITNESS

AT CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER All programs on this page are for ages 16 & older

XTREME HIP HOP STEP/AEROBICS

POP & ZUMBA

Energetic aerobic workout and cardio fitness experience that uses a step board to perform choreographed steps as you move to hip-hop music. 47641 March 5-26 47635 April 2-30* 47895 May 7-28 • Sat., 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. • $16 ($13 Resident)* • $13 ($10 Resident)

Fun and full body cardio and core workout experience that tones muscles and improves balance. Empowers and energizes you using simple dance steps. 47634 March 2-30* 47646 April 6-27 47890 May 4-25 • Wed., 6-7 p.m. • $16 ($13 Resident)* • $13 ($10 Resident)

YOGA SCULPT Yoga sculpt is a high-energy, yoga inspired class that incorporates hand weights and high-intensity cardio bursts for a maximum calorie burning effect. Hand weights add a new challenge to traditional yoga poses, while cardio exercises get your heart pumping. A complete mind/body experience in one class. 47647 March 1-29* 47652 April 5-26 47887 May 3-31* • Tue., noon-1 p.m. • $31 ($25 Resident)* • $25 ($20 Resident)

INDOOR TRIATHLON

Ages 13 & older Join us for our first ever Indoor Triathlon! All participants will be timed, and winners announced at the end of the day! This is a self-paced race consisting of: • 450 yard swim/water walk in the lap pool •12.4 mile bike ride on a cycle bike • 3.1 mile run/walk on the indoor track 48824 April 23 • Sat., 9 a.m.-noon • $38 ($30 Resident)

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FITNESS | CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER

SPECIALTY FITNESS

AT CENTRAL RECREATION CENTER CENTRAL RECREATION DROP-IN CLASSES (INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP) LUNCH EXPRESS BOOTCAMP This 45-minute express class focuses on high-intensity interval training. It is a total body workout meant to get that heart rate up and muscles firing. • Mon. & Wed., noon-12:45 p.m. CHAIR YOGA Get ready to move through a complete series of seated & standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered so you can perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. • Tue. & Thu., 10:15-11:15 a.m. SILVER SNEAKERS CLASSIC Ages 50 & older This class focuses on strengthening muscles and increasing range of movement for daily life activities. Participants can use hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers ball. Often a chair is used for seated exercises or standing support. • Mon., 11 a.m.-noon • Tue. & Thu., 9-10 a.m.

BARBELL BLAST Focusing on barbells and free weights this class will challenge your strength while elevating your cardiovascular fitness. This class will hit upper body, lower body and core. • Tue., 6-7 p.m. BOOTCAMP Ages 16 & older Full body workout with a mix of exercises. This motivational class will challenge you to increase intensity and level of fitness. You will tighten, tone, build strength and endurance. • Thu., 6-7 p.m. SILVER SNEAKERS CIRCUIT Ages 50 & older Moving to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living. Weights, resistance bands, a SilverSneakers ball and chair are used. • Fri., 9-10 a.m.

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FITNESS | MOORHEAD RECREATION CENTER

SPECIALTY FITNESS AT MOORHEAD RECREATION CENTER

XTREME HIP HOP STEP/AEROBICS

Ages 16 & older Energetic aerobic workout and cardio fitness experience that uses a step board to perform choreographed steps as you move to hip-hop music. 47630 March 1-29 47631 April 5-26 47861 May 3-31 • Tue., 6-7 p.m. • $13 ($10 Resident)

MOORHEAD RECREATION DROP-IN CLASSES (INCLUDED WITH MEMBERSHIP) BARBELL BLAST Ages 16 & older Focusing on barbells and free weights this class will challenge your strength while elevating your cardiovascular fitness. This class will hit upper body, lower body and core. • Mon., 6-7 p.m. BODYWEIGHT BURN Ages 16 & older If you want a killer, no-equipment, total body workout this class is for you! You will work your entire body with cardio, lower body, upper body and core exercises. Enjoy the burn! • Wed., 6-7 p.m. CARDIO & STRENGTH Ages 16 & older Challenging circuits, intervals and stations and the use of various equipment, this class will have something for everyone. • Tue., 9-10 a.m. • Thu., 9-10 a.m.

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GOLF

AURORA GOLF Aurora Golf Office | 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy. • 303.739.7888 Aurora Hills | 50 S. Peoria St. • 303.739.1550 Meadow Hills | 3609 S. Dawson St. • 303.326.8450 Murphy Creek | 1700 S. Old Tom Morris Rd. • 303.739.1560 Saddle Rock | 21705 E. Arapahoe Rd. • 303.326.8460 Springhill | 800 N. Telluride St. • 303.739.6854

PREMIER CARDS

JOIN A CLUB OR LEAGUE

Your premier card is accepted at all five Aurora golf courses. Use it for green fees, golf carts, range balls and rental clubs. The card NEVER expires, it’s transferable and you don’t have to be an Aurora resident to purchase one. Valid weekdays (non-holidays) anytime and after noon on weekends and holidays at Aurora Hills, Meadow Hills, Murphy Creek and Saddle Rock. Valid anytime at Springhill. Restrictions don’t apply to range tokens. New cards are not valid on date of purchase.

Looking to join a club or a league in Aurora? Our courses offer a variety of leagues. (Ladies, Men’s and Couples Leagues) Visit our website, GolfAurora.com and click on Clubs.

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KIDS GOLF FREE • Ages 17 and younger free with paying adult • $5 per additional kid • Normal cart fees apply for adults • No cart fees for kids • Not valid on holidays or for leagues • Available at all five courses • Daily after 2 p.m. Please note, start time moves to 1 p.m. when the time changes in the fall and will revert back to 2 p.m. in the spring.

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GET THE GOLF SEASON STARTED RIGHT, TAKE LESSONS! Our five courses offer group, individual, ladies only or playing lessons given by our PGA golf professionals. Visit GolfAurora.com and click on Lessons or call the Pro Shops directly. ASK US ABOUT: • Get Golf Ready

SPRINGHILL ANNUAL PASS Add this annual pass for $599 to your current Recreation Center Pass. Play golf for 12 months with no green fees. Valid seven days per week after noon. Carts are extra. You must be a Recreation Center Annual Pass holder to qualify for this add-on, not valid with SilverSneakers Pass. Purchase this Springhill Golf Course add-on when you buy your Recreation Center Annual Pass. Find out more by calling Beck Recreation Center at 303.739.6888.

MARTIAL ARTS TAEKWONDO AT BECK

This popular Korean Martial art form is a blend of punches, fighting movement and spinning kicks. All classes are taught in small groups to maximize learning and provide more individual attention. Protective gear will be required for all sparring activities. Students are encouraged to go at their own pace and are progressed as skills are mastered. Uniforms are optional and are available for purchase. Belt testing is also optional and requires affordable additional fees. Ages 2 ½ - 6 (Beginner) 47665 March 7-28 47667 April 4-25 47663 May 2-23 • Mon., 5:15-5:45 p.m. • $30 ($24 Resident) 47668 March 3-31 47768 April 7-28* 47769 May 5-26* • Thu., 5:15-5:45 p.m. • $38 ($30 Resident) • $30 ($24 Resident)*

GRACIE JIU JITSU AT CENTRAL WOMEN EMPOWERED

Ages 13 & older Women Empowered is the official Gracie self-defense program for women based on the techniques of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ). In this 15-lesson program, we will teach you how to neutralize the 20 most common attacks ranging from having your hair grabbed to being pinned to the ground by a weapon-bearing assailant. 48249 March 1-29 48250 April 5-26 48251 May 3-31 • Tue., 6-7 p.m. • $85

Ages 7-17 (All Levels) 47664 March 7-28 47666 April 4-25 47661 May 2-23 • Mon., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • $45 ($36 Resident) 47662 March 3-31 47777 April 7-28* 47779 May 5-26* • Thu., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • $56 ($45 Resident) • $45 ($36 Resident)*

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NATURE PROGRAMS Please register for programs directly on the website, AuroraGov.Org/NaturePrograms. To register for programs happening at the Plains Conservation Center, please go to: BotanicGardens.org/Plains-Conservation-Center. Please note that if participants plan on bringing a walker or wheelchair, need special accessibility accommodations or dietary considerations, they must notify the Morrison Nature Center at 303.326.8445 when they register to ensure accommodations are met.

MORRISON NATURE CENTER AT STAR K RANCH

Time slots are available on a limited, firstcome, first-served basis. Programs are free unless otherwise specified.

STAR K KIDS

Ages 5 & younger Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activities and discovery time on the trail. Registration required. Thu., 9:30-10:30 a.m. 47340 March 3 47345 March 10 47348 March 17 47352 March 24 47360 March 31 47363 April 7 47365 April 14

47368 April 21 47370 April 28 47372 May 5 47375 May 12 47378 May 19 47380 May 26

Thu., 11 a.m.-noon 47344 March 3 47369 April 21 47346 March 10 47371 April 28 47350 March 17 47374 May 5 47358 March 24 47377 May 12 47362 March 31 47379 May 19 47364 April 7 47381 May 26 47366 April 14

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JUNIOR NATURALISTS

Ages 6-8 Join us for a fun, educational experience in the outdoors as we learn about the natural environments found in Aurora. WHERE OH WHERE CAN I BE: ORIENTEERING FOR JUNIOR NATURALISTS Winter may bring cold weather, but local Explorers have depended upon map and compass skills to aid their travels and adventures for centuries. After an introduction to map and compass use, explorers will have fun and get first-hand experience using teamwork and their new skills to navigate through a beginner’s orienteering course. 47384 March 19 | Sat., 1-3 p.m. • $2/person HELPING HANDS: ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FOR JUNIOR NATURALISTS Through fun exploration and activities, learn what it takes to care for the environment and what naturalists do to manage our wildly beautiful ecosystems. 47385 April 16 | Sat., 1-3 p.m. • $2/person GREEN THUMBS UP: GARDENING FOR JUNIOR NATURALISTS This Junior Naturalist program is meant to really grow on you. What makes a garden good? Have fun and learn how to grow plants in Aurora soil and plant a garden that creates great pollinator habitat. 47386 May 21 | Sat., 1-3 p.m. • $2/person

NATURE PROGRAMS NATURALIST NATURE WALKS & PROGRAMS: WILDLIFE SAFETY AND COEXISTENCE

Ages 8 & up With all the varieties of Aurora wildlife, it can be tough to tell what is truly dangerous, what is beneficial and what is just plain cool to look at. This presentation introduces us to our wild neighbors and lets us know the best ways to coexist with them in ways that are safe and beneficial for everyone. 47388 March 4 | Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • $2/person

NATURE FILM CLUB

Ages 13 & older What do warm popcorn and nature have in common? Both make watching movies a great experience. Join the Aurora naturalist team for our Nature Film Club in conjunction with the Aurora Public Libraries. This program includes a screening of an hour-long nature documentary, followed by some discussion about the topic covered in the film. Guest speakers, filmmakers and experts to join. “Nature: What Plants Talk About” directed by Erna Buffie & Merit Jensen Carr Calling all movie buffs! Join us for the first meeting of our Nature Film Club with our first selection “Nature: What Plants Talk About” (directed by Erna Buffie & Merit Jensen Carr). Join us as we dive into the film’s topic, themes cinematography and more. 47440 March 18 | Fri., 6-8 p.m.

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NATURALIST NATURE WALKS & PROGRAMS: I HEARD NATURE FOOLED YOU: NATURE MYTH TRIVIA NIGHT

Ages 18 & older Did you hear about...? Did you know that...? I read on the internet... Ever stop to really ponder those “nature facts” you know for certain? Come join the Aurora naturalist team and some fellow fact-finders for a fun night of nature trivia all about the common myths, urban legends and click-bait stories we’ve learned over the years. We’re not fooling you and neither should nature! 47389 April 1 | Fri., 7-8:30 p.m. • $2/person

NATURALIST NATURE WALKS & PROGRAMS: SQUIRRELS AURORA’S NUTTY NEIGHBORS

Ages 6 & older Do you love squirrels? Or do you chase them from your yard every chance you get? Check out these amazingly smart, adorable and frustrating critters that we have a love/hate relationship with. 47390 April 10 | Sun., 1-2:30 p.m. • $2/person

NATURALIST NATURE WALKS & PROGRAMS: CREATURES & COMIC BOOKS

Ages 6-12 years Learn about wildlife adaptations, meet some animal ambassadors and create your own wildlife superhero! Join a COA naturalist to explore Aurora’s wildlife and ecosystems and craft a comic book creature of your own to take home! Materials provided. 47561 May 14 | Sat., 1-3 p.m. • $2/person

NATURE PROGRAMS LARPING ADVENTURE: WESTERN STYLE

Ages 13-18 years The Rodent Gang have discovered the sheriffs plans to move the goods out on the next rail, and the sheriff has asked for a posse to hunt down the notorious gang before they can steal the town’s resources. Help track down the goods before they’re gone! 47441 May 22 | Sun., 1-3 p.m. • $2/person

SENAC CREEK NATURE CENTER AT AURORA RESERVOIR

While attending programs at Senac Creek Nature Center, reservoir entry is free for the time of the program.

LITTLE NATURALISTS

Ages 5 & younger Discover Aurora’s true nature through puppets, interactive activities & discovery time on the trails at Aurora Reservoir. Registration required. 47336 March 11 47337 March 25 47339 April 8 47341 April 22 47342 May 6 47343 May 20 • Fri., 9:30-10:30 a.m.

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SENAC SCIENTISTS

Ages 6-12

NATIONAL CHEESE DOODLE DAY: WHY WE DON’T FEED WILDLIFE. What happens when we feed the wildlife? Find out why your favorite picnic snack is unhealthy for the wildlife – and let’s face it, for us, too – no matter how yummy it might be. 47349 March 5 | Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon • $2/person NATIONAL PB & J DAY: CELEBRATING WILD NUTS & BERRIES Also known in the nature world as “Nuts, Seeds and Berries Day.” What kind of nuts, seeds and berries can we expect to find in certain ecosystems? Please let us know of any allergies. 47354 April 2 | Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon • $2/person BEAUFORT (WIND) SCALE DAY How is wind speed measured? Is it different on land than water? What are the possible effects of wind? Keep your fingers crossed for a windy day so we can have fun finding out. 47357 May 7 | Sat., 10:30 a.m.-noon • $2/person

SPRING BREAK NATURE ADVENTURES

Ages 6-12 years Spend spring break exploring the Aurora Reservoir and all its unique habitats! We’ll get our hands dirty with nature activities, learn about springtime wildlife, play in the snow and explore the trails. Each day will focus on a specific nature skill. Choose from one, two, three or four fun-filled days! 47450 March 15 47459 March 16 47460 March 17 47461 March 18 • Tue., Wed., Thu., & Fri. 9 a.m.-noon • $10/person/day

NATURE PROGRAMS CROCHET YOUR WAY TO NATURE: A THREAD SERIES

Ages 7 & older Interested in learning a new skill? Join us for a crochet series inspired by nature! Participants will learn and practice the four basic crochet stitches that can be combined to create a multitude of projects. Projects will be inspired by nature through color and texture. Materials will be provided. 47359 March 6, 13 & 20 | Sun., 1-3 p.m. • $15/person for all three sessions

NATURALIST NATURE WALKS & PROGRAMS: GEESE GONE WILD

Ages 10 & older Do you ever wonder why there are so many gaggles of geese in Aurora? Come take a gander at a presentation and go on a nature walk to learn about the history of Canada Geese on the front range. 47564 March 25 | Fri., 5:30-6:30 p.m. • $2/per person

CROCHET YOUR WAY TO NATURE: A COTTON SERIES

Ages 7 & older Interested in learning a new skill? Join us for a crochet series inspired by nature! Participants will learn and practice the four basic crochet stitches that can be combined to create a multitude of projects. Projects will be inspired by nature through color and texture. Materials will be provided. 47367 April 17, 24 & May 1 | Sun., 1-3 p.m. • $15/person for all three sessions

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EARTH DAY CELEBRATION @ AURORA RESERVOIR

All ages, inclusive to all abilities Celebrate Earth Day at Aurora Reservoir. Enjoy guided nature hikes, bird walks, planting in the native plant garden, special presentations of LIVE raptors by HawkQuest, nature crafts and local earth-friendly organizations and vendors! Learn about upcoming volunteer opportunities and ways to be involved and engaged within your parks and open space. Entrance to Aurora Reservoir is FREE for those coming to the celebration. Check in at Senac Creek Nature Center upon arrival. April 23 | Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

NATURE AT NIGHT: EVENING NATURE WALK

All Ages Enjoy an evening walk as we enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of spring at beautiful Aurora Reservoir. 47373 April 26 | Tue., 7-8 p.m. • $2/person, no charge for children under 2 years old

NATURE AT NIGHT: AN EVENING WITH THE WILDFLOWERS

All Ages Join us for an evening walk as we check out which spring flowers are blooming in Aurora open space. 47376 May 20 | Fri., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • $2/person, no charge for children under 2 years old

NATURE PROGRAMS PLAINS CONSERVATION CENTER

To register for programs happening at the Plains Conservation Center, please visit: BotanicGardens.org/Plains-ConservationCenter or call 720.865.3500.

JUNIOR NATURALISTS

Ages 9-12 Join us for a fun, educational experience in the outdoors as we learn all about the natural environments found in Aurora. WHERE OH WHERE CAN I BE: ORIENTEERING FOR JUNIOR NATURALISTS Explorers have depended upon map and compass skills to aid their travels and adventures for centuries. After an introduction to map and compass use, explorers will have fun and get first-hand experience using teamwork and their new skills to navigate through a beginner’s orienteering course. March 13 | Sun., 1-3 p.m. • $8/person HELPING HANDS: ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP FOR JUNIOR NATURALISTS Through fun exploration and activities, learn what it takes to care for the environment and what naturalists do to manage our wildly beautiful ecosystems. April 17 | Sun., 1-3 p.m. • $8/person GREEN THUMBS UP: GARDENING FOR JUNIOR NATURALISTS This Junior Naturalist program is meant to really grow on you. What makes a garden good? Have fun and learn how to grow plants in Aurora soil and plant a garden that creates great pollinator habitat. May 15 | Sun., 1-3 p.m. • $8/person

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FULL MOON HIKE

Ages 8 & older WORM MOON @ PCC Discover Aurora’s true nature under the light of the March Worm Moon and learn a little about its history through this guided nature hike. This Full Moon has other nicknames and is seen as the harbinger of Spring since it is the closest to the Spring Equinox. March 18 | Fri., 7:30-8:30 p.m. • $5/person PINK MOON @ PCC Discover Aurora’s true nature under the light of the April Pink Moon and learn a little about its history through this guided nature hike. April 16 | Sat., 7:30-8:30 p.m. • $5/person FLOWER MOON @ PCC Discover Aurora’s true nature under the light of the May Flower Moon and learn a little about its history through this guided nature hike. This Full Moon has other nicknames and signals the start of the major growing and planting seasons. May 15 | Sun., 7:45-8:45 p.m. • $5/person

NATURE AT NIGHT: SPRING EQUINOX WALK

Ages 6 & older It’s time to celebrate the official start of spring! Enjoy an evening walk at the beautiful Plains Conservation Center as we talk about spring in nature and in the past on the prairie. March 21 | Mon., 6:30-7:30 p.m. • $5/person

PRAIRIE BIRDING SAFARI RIDE

Ages 8 & older From blue jays to bald eagles, a morning bird walk never disappoints. Join us as we search for avian species big and small on a leisurely walk through Plains Conservation Center. March 26 | Sat., 8-9:30 a.m. • $8/person

NATURE PROGRAMS NATURALIST NATURE WALKS & PROGRAMS: FROM LADIES’ HATS TO THRIVING EAGLES – A HISTORY OF CONSERVATION IN COLORADO

Ages 10 & older What do women’s hats have to do with conservation? Come find out! Join a COA naturalist for a presentation and wagon ride to learn about conservation and its history in Colorado and beyond. April 29 | Fri., 5:30-7 p.m. • $10/person

CAMPFIRE PROGRAM: STORIES OF SPRING

Ages 6 & older Relax and enjoy an evening at Plains Conservation Center as we tell stories of springtime’s renewal and roast marshmallows around the fire. May 13 | Fri., 7:30-8:30 p.m. • $5/person

NATURE CENTERS Morrison Nature Center 16002 E. Smith Rd. 303.326.8445 Wed.-Fri., noon-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Plains Conservation Center 21901 E. Hampden Ave. 303.326.8380 Gate Mon.-Fri., 6:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Visitor Center Closed Mon. & Tue. Wed.-Fri., noon-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Senac Creek Nature Center 5800 S. Powhaton Rd. 303.326.8429 Wed.-Fri., noon-4:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

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BLOOMS ON THE PRAIRIE THROUGH THE SEASONS

Ages 8 & older Discover what is blooming on the prairie at different times of year while learning about native and non-native plants. This guided nature hike caters to novice wildflower lovers as well as seasoned plant enthusiasts interested in exploring the changing blooms of the prairie. May 28 | Sat., 1-2:30 p.m. • $5/person

OPEN SPACE MORNING BIRD WALK

Ages 8 & older From blue jays to bald eagles, a morning bird walk never disappoints. Join us as we search for avian species big and small on a leisurely walk. 47382 March 12 | Pronghorn Natural Area 47383 April 9 | Ponderosa Preserve 47387 May 14 | Coal Creek Arena • Sat., 8-10 a.m.

NATURE AT NIGHT: SPRING SUNSET NATURE WALK

All Ages Join us as we celebrate greening grasses, singing birds and budding blooms with an evening walk at Red-tailed Hawk Park in southeast Aurora. 47462 April 15 • Fri., 7-8 p.m. • $2/person, no charge for children under 2 years old • Red-tailed Hawk Park

PRESCHOOL PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

The city of Aurora offers a continuous preschool program during the school year (Aug.-May) for children ages 2 ½-5 years old. Must be potty trained for child only classes. Our Preschool Programs focus on kindergarten readiness, self-help and language skills as well as social emotional and motor development. Please call the location you are interested in for more information and to enroll your child. Classes are now in session for the 2021-2022 school year. Fall Registration is fast approaching! Call now to be put on a short wait list! Registration starts Feb. 28 for current families and then opens to the public on March 14. Check the website at AuroraGov.org/Preschool. PARENT/TOT: Class is designed for children ages 18 months to 2 years. This program is 1 ½ hours in length and meets 1 day a week. Must be 18 months by the start of the class. Adult attends with the child.

KINDER KIDS: Class is designed for children entering kindergarten in fall 2022. This program meets 2 or 4 days days per week, for three hours. Must be 4-years-old by Oct. 1 of the school year.

TODDLING TOTS: Class is designed for children age 2 ½-3 years. This program is 2 hours in length and meets 2 days a week. Must be 2 ½-3 years old by the start of class.

COMBO CLASS: Ages 3-4. Must be 3-years-old/4-years-old by Oct. 1 of the school year. Combo Class meets 2 or 4 days a week for 2½-6½ hours each day.

TINY TOTS: Class is designed for children ages 3 years. This program meets 2 or 4 days a week for 2 ¾ or 3 hours each day. Must be 3-years-old by Oct. 1 of the school year.

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PRESCHOOL TODDLING TOTS

MEADOWOOD PRESCHOOL Ages 2 ½ by start of class • Mon./Wed., 9-11 a.m.

TINY TOTS Age 3 by 10/1/2021 VILLAGE GREEN PRESCHOOL • Mon./Wed., 8:15–11 a.m. • Tue./Thu., 8:15-11 a.m.

MEADOWOOD PRESCHOOL SPECIALS PARENT/TOT:

18 mos. by the start of class • Thu., 9-10:30 a.m.

KINDERKIDS Age 4 by 10/1/2021 Entering Kindergarten 8/2022 VILLAGE GREEN PRESCHOOL • Mon./Wed., 8:30-11:30 a.m. • Tue./Thu., 8:30-11:30 a.m.

COMBO CLASS Ages 3-4 by 10/1/2021 BECK PRESCHOOL • Mon./Wed., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • Mon./Wed., 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • Tue./Thu., 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. • Tue./Thu., 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m. • Mon.-Thu., 8:15-11 a.m. LOWRY PRESCHOOL • Mon./Wed., 8:30-11:15 a.m. • Tue./Thu., 8:30-11:15 a.m. • Mon./Wed., noon-2:45 p.m. • Tue./Thu., noon-2:45 p.m. MEADOWOOD PRESCHOOL • Mon./Wed., 8:30-11:30 a.m. • Tue./Thu., 8:30- 11:30 a.m. • Mon./Wed., 12:15-2:45 p.m. • Tue./Thu., 12:15-2:45 p.m. SUMMER VALLEY PRESCHOOL • Mon.-Thu., 8:15-11 a.m. • Mon.-Thu., 11:45 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

BECK PRESCHOOL 800 Telluride St., Aurora, CO 80011 303.739.6878

LOWRY PRESCHOOL 1016 Boston St. #880, Denver, CO 80230 303.326.8328

MEADOWOOD PRESCHOOL 3054 S. Laredo St., Aurora, CO 80013 303.326.8304

SUMMER VALLEY PRESCHOOL 17400 E. Lehigh Pl., Aurora, CO 80013 303.326.8676

VILLAGE GREEN PRESCHOOL 1300 S. Chambers Cir., Aurora, CO 80012 303.326.8640

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PRESCHOOL MARCH (3/1-3/31) APRIL (4/1-4/30)

MAY (5/1-5/19)

MON./WED. 2HR Resident

$94.50

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$81.00

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$119.00

$136.00

$102.00

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$119.00

$136.00

$102.00

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$148.75

$170.00

$127.50

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$129.50

$148.00

$111.00

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$162.75

$186.00

$139.50

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$141.75

$162.00

$121.50

Non-Resident

$176.75

$202.00

$151.50

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$297.50

$340.00

$255.00

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$372.75

$426.00

$319.50

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$136.00

$119.00

$102.00

Non-Resident

$170.00

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$148.00

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$111.00

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$186.00

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$139.50

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MON./WED. 6.5HR

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TUE./THU. 2.75HR

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$162.00

$141.75

$121.50

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$202.00

$176.75

$151.50

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$340.00

$297.50

$255.00

Non-Resident

$426.00

$372.75

$319.50

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$41.00

$30.75

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$51.00

$38.25

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$277.50

$222.00

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$348.75

$279.00

TUE./THU. 6.5HR

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ADULT SPORTS

ADULT SPORTS CITY OF AURORA SPORTS CREDIT & REFUND POLICY: Due to inclement weather or circumstances beyond our control, it is possible that all scheduled games cannot be completed within the advertised dates of the season. The city of Aurora will make every reasonable effort to reschedule cancelled games and practices. A season will be considered complete when a team has two games remaining. Teams/Individuals not reaching the minimum game threshold are eligible for pro-rated credits. Lost practice sessions are not eligible for credit or refund. Individual refunds/credits are based on an individual case and are subject to pro-rated criteria. For a complete listing of our league descriptions & offerings or to register, visit AuroraGov.org/AdultSports

ADULT VOLLEYBALL Bring your team and play in our adult volleyball league from March 22-May 18. Play will include seven matches with certified officials at Central Recreation Center. Deadline to register is March 11. Team Fee: $280 47032 Coed Rec 47038 Coed B/BB 47031 Women’s B/BB

SPRING ADULT SOFTBALL Spring leagues will begin on March 7. Team fee includes six games at Olympic park. Deadline to register Feb. 25. Team Fee: $450 • Offerings available for the following divisions: Coed (rec, E, E+), Men’s (rec, E, E+, D).

ADULT 7V7 SOCCER LEAGUE

Ages 16 and older Team fee: $450 per team (rosters can go up to 15 players; recommend 10-12). 48653 The six-game season will run from March 26-April 30 at the Aurora Sports Park. • Registration is open Jan. 10 through March 18. Adult players without a full team can email mbarlow@auroragov.org in case we can build a team or add players to preformed teams.

BADMINTON Open Play Badminton is being offered at Beck Recreation Center. Visit AuroraGov.org/Tennis or call Beck at 303.739.6888 for more information.

PICKLEBALL Open Play Pickelball is being offered at Central Recreation Center. Visit AuroraGov.org/Tennis or call Central at 720.859.4999 for more information.

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ESPORTS

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PARKS, RECREATION & OPEN SPACE

YOUTH SPORTS SPORTS PROGRAMING CHALLENGER SOCCER CAMPS

Ages 3-14 Challenger Sports will provide quality instruction to participants ages (5-14) at a ratio of no more than 15:1 in all areas of soccer including but not limited to dribbling, passing, receiving, shooting, and other technical and tactical areas in a fun and safe environment. CLICK HERE for more information SPRING BREAK CAMPS: Skills Park: March 14-18 Red-Tailed Hawk Park: March 14-18 • Ages 5-14 Half Day: (9 a.m.-noon) with the option to add “Overtime” until 3 p.m. • Ages 5-14 Full Day: $243 for 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday-Thursday.

YOUTH SOCCER

Ages 3-15 (age as of 9/1/21) Coed. Learn basic fundamentals of the game of soccer in a fun, supportive environment. • Practices are scheduled by volunteer coaches once, possibly twice, a week on weeknights starting the week of Feb. 28. • Games will be held at the Aurora Sports Park on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The six-game season runs March 26 through April 30 (makeup May 7 and/or Friday evenings or Sunday afternoons if necessary). • Shin guards required. Fee includes game shirt. • VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED! • Registration opens Jan. 10 and closes Feb. 18 (early bird price ends Feb. 7). 47042 4U 47046 8U 47045 12U 47044 6U 47043 10U 47513 15U

YOUTH COED T-BALL

Ages 4-5 (age as of 3/1/22) Coed. Learn basic fundamentals of the game of t-ball in a fun, supportive environment. Practices are scheduled by volunteer coaches. Fee includes game shirt. VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED! 47020 March 28-May 2

• Practices once a week Mon.-Fri. night • Games once a week Mon.-Thu. night • $78 ($62 Resident)

YOUTH COED BASEBALL

Ages 6-14 (age as of 9/1/21) Learn basic fundamentals of the game of baseball in a fun, supportive environment. Registration opens Jan. 17 and closes Feb. 28 (early bird price ends Feb. 14). Practices are scheduled by volunteer coaches. Fee includes game shirt. VOLUNTEER COACHES NEEDED! 47018 6-8 years old 47016 8-10 years old 47017 10-12 years old 47019 12-14 years old • Practices once a week Mon.-Fri. night • Games once a week Mon.-Thu. night (coach pitch) or Sat. (player pitch) • 6-8 years old: $88 ($70 Resident) • 8-14 years old: $100 ($80 Resident)

YOUTH VOLLEYBALL

Ages 9-18 Join the fun and learn the fundamentals of volleyball in this developmental program. Players will participate in a combination of skills, practice and game play on a chosen day each week led by volunteer coaches. Players will be eligible to participate in CARA (Colorado Association of Recreational Athletics) events on Saturdays at Denver area recreation sites (may include Aurora). This is a program that is held at local middle schools. Fee includes team shirt. Registration opens Jan. 31 and closes March 18 (early bird price ends March 4). 47024 10U 47022 12U

47023 14U 47021 18U

• March 21-May 19 Mon./Wed. 6-7:15 p.m. (10U) & 7:15-8:30 p.m. (18U) Tue./Thu. 6-7:15 p.m. (12U) & 7:15-8:30 p.m. (14U) • $113 ($90 Resident)

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WATER CONSERVATION 2022 WATER CONSERVATION CLASSES Registration is required for all classes. Visit AuroraGov.org/WaterClasses or call 303.739.7195 to register or for more information.

Aurora is a semi-arid and drought-prone region. Water-wise landscaping uses half the water as thirsty turf and is better suited to our climate and soil conditions.

NATIVE AND WATER-WISE PLANTS Based upon decades of experience growing plants that do well in Aurora our experts will introduce you to some of the best choices for your landscape. Colette Haskell, a Colorado Certified Nursery Professional at Nick’s Garden Center, will teach you how to incorporate native Colorado plants into your water-wise landscape. March 26 | Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • Free, registration required • Class instructors: Senior Water Conservation Specialist Diana Denwood and Certified Nursery Professional Colette Haskell • Nick’s Garden Center, 2001 S. Chambers Road

INTRO TO WATER-WISE LANDSCAPING

GROW FOOD, SAVE WATER If you’ve never bitten into a homegrown tomato still warm from the sun, you’re seriously missing out. Learn how to design and install a veggie garden to save water and grow healthier, happier plants. May 5 | Thu., 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Senior Water Conservation Specialist Diana Denwood • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

COMPOSTING Create magic when you recycle kitchen and yard waste. Compost, know to gardeners as black gold, enriches the soil, retains moisture and suppresses plant diseases and pests. Learn how to successfully compost at home. May 7 | Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Senior Water Conservation Specialist Diana Denwood and Senior Education Specialist Judy Elliott from Denver Urban Gardens • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

Deciding to install a water-wise landscape doesn’t have to be intimidating. Whether you’re new to gardening or you have for years, this class covers the foundations of installing a beautiful, resilient water-wise landscape that is environmentally sustainable. Also included, landscape ideas and the beautiful and reliable plants that replace thirsty turf. April 30 | Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Water Conservation Specialist Adam Waters • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

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WATER CONSERVATION INSTALLING YOUR WATER-WISE LANDSCAPE

INSTALLING YOUR WATER-WISE LANDSCAPE

Are you ready to get started on a low-water landscape? In this hands-on class, learn the practical steps from removing sod to installing a landscape suited to Aurora’s climate. If you plan on converting your own yard, this is your class. May 10 | Tue., 5:30-7:30 p.m • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Water Conservation Specialist Morgan Hopkins-Crawley • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

Are you ready to get started on a low-water landscape? In this hands-on class, learn the practical steps from removing sod to installing a landscape suited to Aurora’s climate. If you plan on converting your own yard, this is your class. June 4 | Sat., 10 a.m.-Noon • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Water Conservation Specialist Morgan Hopkins-Crawley • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

DISCOVER WATER-WISE PLANTS TOUR Walking into a garden center can be daunting, especially if you don’t know what you need. We have extensive experience growing plants suited to Aurora. We will show you around the Aurora Water-wise Garden and introduce you to our top recommended trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses. May 21 | Sat., 10 a.m.-Noon • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Senior Water Conservation Specialist Diana Denwood • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

BUILD YOUR OWN DRIP SYSTEM Drip irrigation systems are easy to install, simple to design and effectively reduce water waste. Learn how to design, construct and maintain a drip system in this hands-on class. This class can accommodate only 20 registered participants. May 26 | Thu., 5:30-7 p.m. • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Water Conservation Supervisor Tim York • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

BEE CONDO WORKSHOP Visually stunning bee condos provide beneficial pollinators, such as native bees, with a safe place to nest right in your garden. Learn how to design and build your own condo. Be prepared to kneel on the ground and use power tools. For ages 15 and up. June 25 | Sat., 10 a.m.-Noon • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Senior Water Conservation Specialist Diana Denwood • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

INTRO TO WATER-WISE LANDSCAPING Deciding to install a water-wise landscape doesn’t have to be intimidating. Whether you’re new to gardening or you have for years, this class covers the foundations of installing a beautiful, resilient water-wise landscape that is environmentally sustainable. Also included, landscape ideas and the beautiful and reliable plants that replace thirsty turf. July 9 | Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Water Conservation Specialist Morgan Hopkins-Crawley • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

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WATER CONSERVATION INTRO TO WATER-WISE LANDSCAPING Deciding to install a water-wise landscape doesn’t have to be intimidating. Whether you’re new to gardening or you have for years, this class covers the foundations of installing a beautiful, resilient water-wise landscape that is environmentally sustainable. Also included, landscape ideas and the beautiful and reliable plants that replace thirsty turf. July 9 | Sat., 10-11:30 a.m. • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Water Conservation Specialist Morgan Hopkins-Crawley • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

INSTALLING YOUR WATER-WISE LANDSCAPE Are you ready to get started on a low-water landscape? In this hands-on class, learn the practical steps from removing sod to installing a landscape suited to Aurora’s climate. If you plan on converting your own yard, this is your class. July 19 | Tue., 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Water Conservation Specialist Morgan Hopkins-Crawley • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

DISCOVER WATER-WISE PLANTS TOUR Walking into a garden center can be daunting, especially if you don’t know what you need. We have extensive experience growing plants suited to Aurora. We’ll show you around the Aurora Water-wise Garden and introduce you to our top recommended trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses. July 28 | Thu., 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Senior Water Conservation Specialist Diana Denwood

• Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

INTRO TO WATER-WISE LANDSCAPING Deciding to install a water-wise landscape doesn’t have to be intimidating. Whether you’re new to gardening or you have for years, this class covers the foundations of installing a beautiful, resilient water-wise landscape that is environmentally sustainable. Also included, landscape deas and the beautiful and reliable plants that replace thirsty turf. August 9 | Tue., 5:30-7 p.m. • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Water Conservation Specialist Adam Waters • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

DISCOVER WATER-WISE PLANTS TOUR Walking into a garden center can be daunting, especially if you don’t know what you need. We have extensive experience growing plants suited to Aurora. We’ll show you around the Aurora Water-wise Garden and introduce you to our top recommended trees, shrubs, perennials and grasses. Sept. 8 | Thu., 5:30-7:30 p.m. • Free, registration is required • Class instructor: Senior Water Conservation Specialist Diana Denwood • Aurora Water-wise Garden’s shade structure, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway

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YOUTH PROGRAMMING | SPRING YOUTH PROGRAMMING PARENT NIGHT OUT

Ages 6-10 Need a date night with your significant other? Let the city of Aurora entertain your kids on Friday night so you can have some fun! Kids will be engaging in fun games, swimming, crafts and pizza for dinner! 47170 March 4 • Fri., 5:30-9 p.m. • $19 ($15 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

ROBOTICS SATURDAY

Ages 6-10 Interested in creating your own robots? Get hands on robotics experience. Learn the basics of building and coding your very own robots out of Legos. 47173 March 26 47175 May 7 • Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • $19 ($15 Resident) • Central Recreation Center

EXPERIENCE COLORADO ADVENTURE POINT

Ages 11-17 Come to Colorado Adventure Point and learn all sorts of fun outdoor skills. Participants will meet at Central Recreation Center and be transported to Colorado Adventure Point. There, participants will experience rock climbing and learn a variety of outdoor skills like archery and shelter building. 47178 April 9 • Sat., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. • $68 ($54 Resident)

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HIKING AT FORSYTH CANYON

Ages 11-17 Tired of being cooped up all winter? Let’s go hiking. Come learn the basics of hiking while exploring the three-mile, out-and-back Forsyth Canyon trail. Participants will meet at Central Recreation Center. Transportation to the trailhead is provided. 47177 April 24 • Sat., 8 a.m.-2 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident)

CANOEING AND ARCHERY

Ages 11-17 Have you ever tried canoeing? How about archery? Come learn the basics of both at the YMCA Camp of the Rockies in Winter Park. Spend part of the day on the water and the other part on their archery range! Participants will meet at Central Recreation Center and transportation to YMCA of the Rockies is provided. 47187 May 14 • Sat., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • $28 ($22 Resident)

YOUTH PROGRAMMING | SPRING CODING GRADES 1-2

Ages 6-7 Ready to learn what makes robots move? It’s coding! Come learn the basics of step-bystep coding, creating your own series of commands to get your Sphero through your own obstacle course. 47212 March 22 | Tue., 3:30-4:30 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47224 March 24 | Thu., 4:15-5:15 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

CODING GRADES 3-5

ROBOTICS GRADES 1-2

Ages 8-10 Ready to learn what makes robots move? It’s coding! Come learn the basics of step-bystep coding, creating your own series of commands to get your Sphero through your own obstacle course. 47235 March 29 | Tue., 3:30-4:30 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47237 March 31 | Thu., 4:15-5:15 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

ROBTICS GRADES 3-5

SCIENCE LAB – POTATO BATTERIES

Ages 6-7 In this intro to robotics after-school program, participants will learn the basics of robotics. From cars to Ferris wheels, you will be able to build them all and make them move. 47201 March 1 | Tue., 3:30-4:30 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47203 March 3 | Thu., 4:15-5:15 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center Ages 8 to 10 In this intro to robotics after-school program, participants will learn the basics of robotics. From cars to Ferris wheels, you will be able to build them all and make them move. 47205 March 8 | Tue., 3:30-4:30 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47206 March 10 | Thu., 4:15-5:15 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

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Ages 6-10 Get your lab coats ready. In this science lab we are going to learn about the chemical reactions between metals and potatoes and see what kind of electricity we can generate. 47238 April 5 | Tue., 3:30-4:30 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47239 April 7 | Thu., 4:15-5:15 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

YOUTH PROGRAMMING | SPRING ARTIST HUB – MARBLE LEAVES

Ages 6-10 Express your artistic abilities. Learn new techniques by mixing paint with shaving cream to create your own marble effect. 47240 April 12 | Tue., 3:30-4:30 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47241 April 14 | Thu., 4:15-5:15 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

ARTIST HUB – MARACAS

Ages 6-10 Let’s make art and music. Using papier Mache, participants will make maracas. Then take them home to decorate them and make some amazing music. 47242 April 19 | Tue., 3:30-4:30 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47243 April 21 | Thu., 4:15-5:15 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

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SPORTS MADNESS – HOCKEY

Ages 6-10 Come learn the basics of hockey. Learn passing and shooting. Try your best shot with some target practice. Then see if you can score the game winning goal in a scrimmage. 47249 May 3 | Tue., 3:30-4:30 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47250 May 5 | Thu., 4:15-5:15 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

SPORTS MADNESS – SOCCER

Ages 6-10 Kick, pass, shoot, GOAL! Learn the basics of soccer. Learn to pass, dribble, shoot and score. Try some target practice and passing games. 47251 May 10 | Tue., 3:30-4:30 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47252 May 12 | Thu., 4:15-5:15 p.m. • $7 ($5 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

YOUTH PROGRAMMING | SPRING SPRING BREAK DAY CAMPS

Each day is different, based off our summer camp themes. Participants will swim each day. Also, breakfast, lunch and a snack are provided.

NINJA DAY

Ages 6-10 Campers will participate in games, actives, and crafts in the ways of the ninja! Program also includes swimming. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided. 47299 March 14 | Mon., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • $44 ($35 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47312 March 14 | Mon., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • $44 ($35 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

FLIGHT DAY

Ages 6-10 Campers will learn about flight and gravity through games, actives and crafts! Program also includes swimming. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided. 47301 March 15 | Tue., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • $44 ($35 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47314 March 15 | Tue., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • $44 ($35 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

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STEM DAY

Ages 6-10 Campers will learn about STEM through games, actives and crafts! Program also includes swimming. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided. 47317 March 16 | Wed., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • $44 ($35 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47303 March 16 | Wed., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • $44 ($35 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

SPORTS DAY

Ages 6-10 Campers will participate in sport related games, activities and crafts! Program also includes swimming. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided. 47320 March 17 | Thu., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • $44 ($35 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47305 March 17 | Thu., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • $44 ($35 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

WORLD OF WATER DAY

Ages 6-10 Campers will learn and have fun with water! Program also includes swimming. Breakfast, lunch and an afternoon snack will be provided. 47308 March 18 | Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • $44 ($35 Resident) • Central Recreation Center 47322 March 18 | Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m. • $44 ($35 Resident) • Moorhead Recreation Center

Parks, Recreation and Open Space Spring 2022 Programming Guide

Articles inside

YOUTH SPORTS

YOUTH PROGRAMMING | SPRING

WATER CONSERVATION

ADULT SPORTS

PRESCHOOL

ACAA | OUTDOORS AND LINE DANCING

GOLF

NATURE PROGRAMS

ACAA | EXTENDED TRAVEL

ACAA | DAY TRIPS

MARTIAL ARTS

ARTS

DOG TRAINING