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1514 N. Hancock Ave., Colorado Springs The senior center offers virtual and limited in-person classes. To register, call 719-955-3400 or visit www.csseniorcenter.com

VIRTUAL CLASSES

Book Club Join us for lively discussions as we read and talk our way through “The Gifts of Imperfections.” 10-11 a.m. | Thursdays | Free Dye Easter Eggs Pick up eggs and a dye kit and dye them together via Zoom. 1-2 p.m. | April 2 | Free Happy Core is a Healthy Core This class concentrates on activating abdominal and back muscles while using core musculature to improve posture, balance, and walking capabilities. 1-2 p.m. | Mondays | $25 Make Deviled Eggs Learn a few deviled egg tips and listen to others share their special ingredients and techniques. 1-2 p.m. | April 9 | Free Support Immunity The immune system requires optimal nutrition to function at its best. Learn how to nourish your body with the proper nutrition and supplement support. 1-2 p.m. | April 14 | Free Can Food Save the Planet? Farmers who raise animals on managed pasture provide a beacon of hope and a way in which one’s food choices can save the planet. 1-2 p.m. | April 20 | Free Yahtzee Play this fun dice game with others. 1-2 p.m. | April 30 | Free

IN PERSON CLASSES

Yoga Flow Build more awareness, strength and flexibility. Registration required. 2:15-3:15 p.m. | Mondays & Thursdays | $40 SilverSneakers Classic Move to the music through exercises designed to increase muscle strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Registration required. 9-10 a.m. | Thursdays | $18

TaijiFit Improve overall fitness emphasizing balance, mobility, stability and timing of movement. 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Tuesdays | $30 Watercolor Scaffolding Serious watercolor students experience both group and one-on-one time with the instructor. 1:30-3:30 p.m. | Tuesdays | $33 Cardio Drumming Cardio drumming choreography is designed to burn fat, improve physical, and mental fitness, and above all, be fun! Bring an exercise ball and drumsticks. 9:15-10:15 a.m. | Wednesdays | $25 Zumba Zumba class mixes low and high-intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance party for a total workout. 11 a.m. to noon | Wednesdays | $30 SilverSneakers Circuit Combine low-impact choreography with standing upper-body strength. Registration required. 1-2 p.m. | Wednesdays | $18 Painting with Ink Learn the techniques and procedures of working with this dramatic medium. 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Fridays | $33 Easter Parking Lot Bingo Park your car in a designated BINGO parking spot at the Senior Center, turn your radio to the BINGO station and get ready for some fun! Registration required. 1-2 p.m. | April 16 | Free All About Solar Panels Learn the basics of solar, specifically grid-tied arrays, including approximate cost, tax incentives and more. 1-2:30 p.m. | April 21 | Free Find the Y Bunny Somewhere in the Senior Center, the Y bunny is hiding. The first to find the bunny wins a gift card and goodie bag. 1-2 p.m. | April 23 | Free Nurse Chat: Polypharmacy Learn how you may be using more medications than are clinically indicated on your medication list. 1-2 p.m. | April 28 | Free Newcomers Orientation Learn more about the Senior Center and all it has to offer. 1-2 p.m. | April 29 | Free

5745 Southmoor Drive, Fountain To register for classes, call 719-6002644 or visit www.fvscenter.org Parking Lot Bingo 1 p.m. | 1st and 3rd Thursday |Free Active Minds – Zoom Presentation 2 p.m. | 3rd Thursday | Free

1300 Higby Road, Monument To register for programs, visit www. trilakesseniors.org.

GAMES

Bingo Masks and registration required. 1 p.m. | April 21 | 719-330-0241 | sue@monumentalfitness

CLUBS

Book Club Discussion on latest selection. Coffee and snacks provided. 11 a.m. | April 9 | 719-330-0241

FITNESS

Chair Yoga Improves circulation and range of motion and promotes stress reduction and mental clarity. 1 p.m. | Wednesdays Gentle Yoga A slower-moving traditional yoga class focusing on strength and alignment. 10 a.m. | Tuesdays Essentrics Strengthen your core, lengthen your body, improve flexibility, balance and mobility. Class requires the ability to sit on the floor for at least 20 minutes. 9 a.m. Tuesdays | 10 a.m. Thursdays Pilates Strengthen your core, improve flexibility, balance, mobility and create a stronger mind-body connection. 10 a.m. Wednesdays | 12 p.m. Sundays

Tai Chi Fusion Reduce stress and promote serenity through gentle, flowing movements. 12 p.m. | Mondays The Body Shop Great blocks of work and cardio conditioning. 9 a.m. | Mondays Total Body Strength Muscle conditioning using a variety of equipment to build strength and endurance. 9 a.m. | Fridays Yoga Vinyasa Flowing movements connected to breathing. 10 a.m. | Mondays & Fridays Zumba Combines high-energy Latin-based music with dance movements. 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays | 9 a.m. Saturdays Zumba Gold Combines high-energy Latin-based music with dance movements. 9 a.m. | Thursdays

1628 W. Bijou St., Colorado Springs To register for programs, call 719-3890759 or visit www.ourwestside.org Westside Cares Food Pantry 1-3 p.m. | Wednesdays. SilverSneakers Classic Exercise Class 9-10 a.m. | Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays | $5 if insurance doesn’t cover class

Bible Study 11:30 a.m. |Thursdays | $1 Crafts Unlimited 9-11 a.m. | Fridays | $1 Pickleball 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays; noon-3 p.m. Wednesdays; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays | $1 Table Tennis 1-3 p.m. Mondays; noon-2 p.m. Fridays | $1 Line Dance Mondays 6 to 7 p.m.; Fridays 2:30-4 p.m. | $5 per class ■

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