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Clubs & Support Groups
Alpine Photography Club meets at Colorado Mesa University’s Montrose Campus, classroom 100. 2nd Tuesday | 7-9 p.m. | apcmontroseco@gmail.com Black Canyon Barbershop Chorus sings four-part a cappella at Olathe United Methodist Church. Thursdays | 7-8:30 p.m. Black Canyon Woodcarvers meets weekly at Montrose Senior Center. Thursdays | 1-3 p.m. | 970-323-5860 Book Club meets virtually through Montrose Regional Library. 1st Saturday | 9-10 a.m. | lmclean@montroselibrary.org Citizen’s Climate Lobby meets monthly at Montrose Library’s meeting room. 5:30 p.m. | 970-765-9095 | montrose@citizensclimatelobby.org Crafternoon meets in Montrose Library’s meeting room. Members knit and crochet projects to donate to charities. Supplies provided. 1st, 2nd & 3rd Wednesdays | 2:30- 4:30 p.m. | 970-249-9656 Crafty Chatty members socialize and work on craft projects. Bring your own materials. Call for details. 970-249-7198
Columbine Quilters gather monthly for fellowship, show-and-tell and refreshments at 4 Hilcrest Plaza Way, Montrose. 1st Saturday | 9 a.m. | 970-4623849 | paulalakecity@gmail.com Delta Hub-Wheelers Square Dance Club seeks new dancers! Call to learn more. 970-773-4495 | deltawriter47@ gmail.com Friendship Quilters meet at Montrose County Fairgrounds’ Friendship Hall 4th Thursday | 9 a.m. | 970-4174842
Fore-Kin Trails Genealogical Society offers free help and resources with family history research at the Montrose Genealogy Center. Wednesdays & Thursdays | 1-4 p.m. | 970-240-1755 Gold Prospectors of America, Western Colorado Chapter, meets monthly at Olathe Community Center. 3rd Thursday | 7 p.m. | 970-5969184 Kiwanis Club of Delta meets at Daveto’s for lunch. 2nd & 4th Tuesdays | 12 p.m. | 970-985-8413
Montrose Area Woodturners meets at 520 Collins Way, Montrose. 2nd Saturday | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | 970986-2550 | lvcribbs@charter.net Montrose Amateur Radio Club meets at Olathe Community Center. 3rd Friday | 7 p.m. | 970-417-6142 Montrose County Historical Society meets monthly in the Pioneer Room at Friendship Hall, 1001 N. Second St. 1st Wednesday | 7 p.m. | 970-2492085 | www.montrosehistory.org Montrose Elks hosts Bingo at the Elks Lodge, 801 S. Hillcrest Drive. Tuesdays | 6:30 p.m. | 970-249-4852 Montrose Model Aircraft Association fly remote-control planes every weekend. Beginners welcome. www.mmaa-modelairplanes.org | 970-765-0599 | mmaaflyer@gmail. com
Montrose Pavilion Dance Club hosts dances at Montrose Pavilion. Dancers of all ages are welcome. 2nd & 4th Saturdays | 7:30-11 p.m. | $5 | 970-252-7172 San Juan Dance Club offers eight styles of dance lessons at Precedence Dance Academy in Montrose. Singles welcome. Thursdays | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | 970-252-9600 | patdouglas213@ yahoo.com Veterans Coffee Cedaredge meets at The Pondy, 220 W. Main St. 3rd Tuesday | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | 970-756-2210 | www.whafv.org Veterans Coffee Montrose meets at the Warrior Resource Center. Thursdays | 8-10 a.m. | 970-756-2210 | www.whafv.org Veterans Coffee Westend meets at the Nucla Airport. 2nd Wednesday | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | 970-756-2210 | www.whafv.org Western Slope 4 Wheelers meets at Montrose Rod & Gun Club’s indoor range, 1211 6450 Road. 1st Tuesday | 7 p.m. | 970-209-5326 ■
SUPPORT GROUPS
Delta Diabetes Support Group meets at Grand Mesa Oncology’s Crag Crest room. 2nd Tuesdays | 2:30-3:30 p.m. | 970-874-6410
NAMI Family Support Group meets at the PIC Place, 87 Merchant Drive, Montrose. 3rd Wednesday | 5:30-7 p.m. | 970-520-282-9060
TOPS Montrose weight-loss support group meets weekly at Hillcrest Congregational Church, 611 S. Hillcrest Drive. Mondays | 5 p.m. | 970-901-8697
Email your Club and Support Group meeting information to Beacon@PendantPublishing.com
A DAY TO HONOR AND REMEMBER THE GIFT OF LOVE
Love is life’s essential ingredient, blended with faith, flavored with care, softened with happiness, baked with emotion and garnished with sacrifice. Let those you love know it today, because tomorrow is not promised.
Happy Valentine’s Day from Chalmerand Marge Swain
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To register for programs, call 970-252-4884 or visit www.montroserec.com Did you know that MRD offers scholarships for older adults 55+? You can get a 20- punch pass for $49.50 or get half price trips. Ask MRD customer service for more information: 970-249-7705.
LECTURES
Valentine History: Casanova, Cupid and Chocolate
Find out what all these things had in common as we explore folklore and the history of February’s favorite holiday. 1 p.m. | February 14 | Senior Center
TRIPS & TOURS
“Rigoletto” Met live
Enjoy Bartlett Sher’s bold new take on Verdi’s timeless tragedy, preceded by lunch. 9:45 a.m.-5:30 p.m. | February 2 | $34 (bring lunch money) | Meet at Senior Center
Snowshoe Ridgway
Snowshoe across a winter wonderland with magnificent views of Mount Sneffels and the Sneffels Range. Easy snowshoeing with little elevation gain. Bring money or a sack lunch. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | February 10 | $20 | Meet at Senior Center
Ouray Tour
Tour the Ouray Alchemist, The Venue at CSB, The Imogene Hotel and Rooftop Bar, and have lunch in Ouray. Be prepared to climb stairs with no elevator. Bring money for lunch. 9-4 p.m. | February 22 | $27 | Meet at Senior Center
ACTIVITIES
Jam Session / Sing Along
Takes turns picking and leading a song. Spectators are welcome. 3:30-4:30 p.m. | Mondays | Senior Center
New Horizons Band
A great entry point for adults 50 and older with little to no prior music experience to start making music! Participants must provide their own instrument and supplies. 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Wednesdays | $60 for 12 rehearsals | Craft Room | nhbandmontrose@gmail.com Ceramics & Crafters Day
Bring your own craft project and supplies. Bring your own ceramic piece or purchase from us. We provide paints, finishing sprays, glazes and will fire your pieces. 12-3 p.m. | Wednesdays | Senior Center Craft Room
Golden Circle Friends
Bring your lunch and make new friends. Call for more info. 12 p.m. | Fridays
FITNESS
Line Dancing
Learn line dancing steps with formal instruction. 3:30-4:30 p.m. (beginners), 4:305:45 p.m. (improvers) | Mondays | $2 | Senior Center
Moving with Mike
This DVD-led workout includes a warmup, 20-minute workout, and a 5-minute stretch/cool down. 9-9:30 a.m. | Tuesdays & Thursdays | Free | Senior Center
GAMES
Contact MRD for a schedule of games, including Hand & Foot, Catan, Cribbage, Billiards, Mahjong, Mexican Train, Omaha Poker, Pinochle, Texas Hold ’Em, Bingo and more.
CLASSES
Tuesday Needlers
10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Tuesdays | $15 Pinochle
1-4 p.m. | Tuesdays | $15 Dominoes
1-3 p.m. | Wednesdays | $15 Party Bridge Club
1-4 p.m. | Thursdays | $15 Chess Club
5:30-8 p.m. | Tuesdays | Free
FITNESS
Indoor Pickleball
Play this fun sport with an even funnier name. 7:30-11 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | 12:30-3 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays Pilates
Low-impact movements that improve flexibility, muscular strength and endurance. 12 p.m. Mondays | 9 a.m. Fridays Senior Circuit
Circuit training for seniors with flexibility exercises. 9 a.m. | Monday through Friday Body Bar
Get an entire body workout using a weighted fitness bar. 9 a.m. Mondays | 6 a.m. Wednesdays Healthy Body Strong Bones
Use simple hand weights to help increase flexibility, balance and bone strength. 9 a.m. | Tuesdays & Thursdays Silver Sneakers Classic
Strengthen muscles and increase range of movement. 10 a.m. | Tuesdays & Thursdays Body Blitz
Cross-train with this quick-paced muscle conditioning class. 9 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays | 9 a.m. Thursdays Yoga Fusion
This vinyasa flow style class blends yoga, Pilates and barre elements. 12 p.m. | Tuesdays
POOL FITNESS
Monday Movers
Jumpstart your week with a mid to high-intensity cardio and strength training water class. 5:30 p.m. | Mondays Pool Power
Workout in shallow water to focus and tone problem areas. 9:30 a.m. | Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Body & Health
Enjoy a combination of aerobic and full-body workout in the pool. 10:30 a.m. | Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays Light-n-Lively
Build endurance and strength, designed for beginners. 10 a.m. | Tuesdays and Thursdays Full Body Cardio
Tone those muscles, pump up that heart, and get an overall good workout with water jogging, river running, jumping jacks and lunges. 5:30 p.m. | Tuesdays and Thursdays Silver Sneakers Splash
A fun shallow-water exercise class that uses a signature splash-board to increase movement. Suitable for non-swimmers. 8:30 a.m. | Mondays & Wednesdays Water Zumba
Enjoy a dance party in the pool, fun for all fitness levels. 5:30 p.m. | Wednesdays ■
