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Trips and Tours
Mah Jongg is a game of Chinese origin usually played by four people with 144 tiles that are drawn and discarded until one player secures a winning hand. Those interested in learning are invited as well. For more information, contact 303.464.5526.
Age: 55+
Tue BCC 1-4 pm
WOODSHOP SESSIONS
Do you have a special project you want to complete or are you interested in learning more about woodworking? The Broomfield Community Center Woodshop is the place to be. Woodshop volunteer supervisors are available to help and provide guidance as you work. In order to register for these sessions you will have to have completed a waiver, a written safety assessment, and a practical assessment as well. Sessions are free for facility pass holders.
Age: 18+
M-F Jan 1-Dec 29 BCC 9 am-12 pm $5/$7.75 846321-A Wed Oct 5-Dec 27 BCC 6-9 pm $5/$7.75 846321-B
ACTIVE ADULT TRIP LOTTERY PROCESS
(RESIDENTS ONLY)
Active Adult trips will go through the lottery process in B-REx. Register online (B-Rex.com), by phone or in person at the PDRC or BCC between 7 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 8 through Thursday, Dec. 15. The lottery will take place on Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 a.m. During the lottery process, patrons will not be charged. B-REx will randomly pick lottery registered patrons for each trip and those patrons that are not picked will be put on a waitlist. Patrons will be notified if they have been selected for trips and at that time payment will be due. Final due date for payment will be Wednesday, Dec. 21. Unpaid trip balances after the final due date will be canceled and made available for patrons on the waitlists. Once the lottery and payment process has ended, any trips that are available will be up for grabs through the normal registration process. For more information, call 303.464.5536.
ACTIVE ADULT TRIP EXERTION LEVEL
This is a generalization for the trips. Trip exertion chart: 1: easy, mostly sitting 2: easy, mostly sitting with some walking 3: moderate, some walking, possible stairs 4: moderate to high, lots of walking, outside stairs, elevation 5: high, long day, lots of walking, stairs, elevation
For Active Adult Day Trip Cancellation and Refund Policy, visit Broomfield.org/RecPolicies.
SCHOOL OF MINES GEOLOGY MUSEUM
(GOLDEN) (5)
The Mines Geology museum contains extensive displays of minerals, mining artifacts, meteorites, fossils and gemstones as well as a walk through mine. Lunch is on your own at Olive Garden. Menu price range $8-13. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Thu, Dec. 22, 2022.
Age: 55+
Thu Jan 5 BCC 546401-A Join mob historian Tom Hackett on this exciting new bus tour through North Denver's Little Italy! We will explore former social clubs, homes and haunts of some of Denver’s most influential mobsters while uncovering the truth behind many of these legends. Afterwards we will have a mystery Italian lunch at a formerly mob run restaurant. Trip includes tour, travel leader and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, Dec. 22, 2022 (for the Fri, Jan. 6 trip) and Fri, Jan. 20 (for the Fri, Feb. 10 trip) and Fri, March 17 (for the Fri, April 7 trip.)
Age: 55+
Fri Jan 6 BCC 546402-A Fri Feb 10 BCC 546402-B Fri Apr 7 BCC 546402-C
HIGHLANDS RANCH MANSION TOUR
(HIGHLANDS RANCH) (3)
Take a guided tour of the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion, a public property surrounded by historic barns, ranch houses, corrals and pastures. Enjoy learning about the history of the mansion’s families and the traditions of ranching in the south Denver area. Lunch is on your own at the Blinking Light. Menu price range $10-25. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Thu, Dec. 29, 2022.
Age: 55+
Thu Jan 19 BCC 546503-A
NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW PRO
RODEO (DENVER) (3-4)
The National Western Stock Show offers one of the most elite rodeos in the world. It’s a spectacular show and competition between the best horse and bull riding cowboys in the nation. Lunch is on your own at the rodeo. Fee includes admission to stock show and rodeo, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, Dec. 30, 2022.
Age: 55+
Fri Jan 20 BCC 546404-A
AMERICAN MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART-THE ANSCHUTZ COLLECTION (DENVER) (3)
The Anschutz Collection is made up of over 600 paintings, drawings and sculptures representing more than 180 artists. The collection represents a survey of the American West from the early 19th century to present day. Lunch on your own at La Lomas. Menu price range $11-32. Fee includes museum admission, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, Dec. 28, 2022.
Age: 55+
Mon Jan 23 BCC 546405-A
COLORADO WOLF & WILDLIFE CENTER
(DIVIDE) (4)
Take a one hour walking tour with one of the experienced and knowledgeable guides to learn why it is important to preserve the diminishing wildlife. The tour will go through the sanctuary with up close views of the beautiful, majestic and elusive wolf. Lunch on your own at McGinty’s Wood Oven Pub. Menu price range $7-17. Fee includes admission to sanctuary, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, Jan. 6.
Age: 55+
Fri Feb 3 BCC 546406-A
(DENVER) (4)
Discover the Rocky Mountain region’s largest and most prestigious garden center and home show at the Colorado Convention Center. Find inspiration from the latest ideas and trends in landscaping, gardening and home improvement. Lunch on your own at the food court. Fee includes admission, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Mon, Jan. 16.
Age: 55+
Mon Feb 6 BCC 546407-A
IFLY INDOOR SKYDIVING (LONE TREE ) (2)
iFly indoor skydiving is a one-of-a-kind indoor skydiving experience with the thrill of a lifetime memories.
Please note: Anyone weighing over 260 pounds is
unable to fly. Fee includes iFly experience, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, Jan. 11.
Age: 55+
Wed Feb 8 BCC 546408-A
HISTORY COLORADO CENTER (DENVER) (4)
Artifacts, stories and art intermingle to tell the tale of Colorado and the American West. The museum is designed for multi-generational audiences and consists of over fifteen exhibits spanning four floors, capturing the spirit of Colorado. Lunch is on your own at Cafe Rendezvous. Menu price range $8-10. Fee includes admission, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Mon, Jan. 23.
Age: 55+
Mon Feb 13 BCC 546409-A
MOLLY BROWN HOUSE TOUR (DENVER) (5)
The Molly Brown House Museum is considered an enduring symbol of the turn of the 20th century in Denver. The house is located in the prestigious Capitol Hill neighborhood. Take a guided tour where a docent will lead the group through the museum, telling stories of Denver's Titanic heroine and activist, Margaret Brown. The tour does not accommodate walkers and wheelchairs. Lunch is on your own at the Cracker Barrel. Menu price ranges from $8-16. Fee includes tour, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, Feb. 3.
Age: 55+
Fri Feb 24 BCC 546410-A
RAMBLER RANCH TOUR (ELIZABETH) (3)
Rambler Ranch has seven buildings to tour. The Nash History Center highlights cars dating from 1917-1957 and exhibits historical propaganda produced by Nash/Rambler (ads, billboards, etc.) The Ranch also has an ice cream and gift shop, plus more to see. Fee includes admission, escort and transportation, Cancellation deadline: Mon, Feb. 13.
Age: 55+
Mon Mar 6 BCC 546411-A
BOULDER DINNER THEATER: SOMETHING
ROTTEN! (BOULDER) (1)
Set in the 1590’s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of the Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When the local soothsayer foretells the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the very first musical. Fee includes dinner, show, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Thu, Feb. 16.
Age: 55+
Thu Mar 16 BCC 546412-A The Downtown Aquarium features more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits and houses over 500 species of animals. Lunch will be on your own. Fee includes admission, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, March 3.
Age: 55+
Fri Mar 24 BCC 546413-A
TOPGOLF (THORNTON) (2)
Topgolf is a golf driving range game with electronically tracked golf balls and automatically scored drives. Enjoy the climate controlled hitting bays year round. Clubs are complimentary. Lunch on your own at the course. Menu price range $11-14. Fee includes golf, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Mon, March 6.
Age: 55+
Mon Mar 27 BCC 546414-A
STANLEY HOTEL TOUR (ESTES PARK) (5)
Explore the history and spirit of the Stanley Hotel. On this 75 minute walk through of Colorado history, learn about the legendary original owner F.O. Stanley and his journey to Estes Park. Travel through time and the secret hallways of the Stanley Hotel that are off limits to the public. Lunch on your own at Claire's on the Park. Menu price range from $7-20. Fee includes tour, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, March 3.
Age: 55+
Fri Mar 31 BCC 546415-A
CUSSLER MUSEUM (ARVADA) (3)
The Cussler Museum is dedicated to the preservation of astounding rare and vintage automobiles from all over the world. This extensive collection of over 100 significant automobiles, ranging in years from 1906 to 1965 was started by renowned best-selling author Clive Cussler. Lunch is on your own at Malones Clubhouse Grill. Menu price range $15-25. Fee includes admission, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, March 16.
Age: 55+
Thu Apr 6 BCC 546416-A
Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art, in Denver allows visitors to time travel through about 150 years of art. The collections contain over 30,000 works by more than 1,500 artists and designers, with about 4,400 works on view with three principal collections showing together parlor style. There is the 1870’s to present, Colorado and regional art collection from 1845 to the present and a retrospective of Colorado's Vance Kirkland (1904-1981). Lunch is on your own at Romano’s Macaroni Grill. Menu price range $15-23. Fee includes museum admission, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Mon, March 20.
Age: 55+
Mon Apr 10 BCC 546417-A
Visit a 5th generation dairy farm located in the beautiful Pleasant Valley with the happiest cows in Colorado. Take a ¼ mile tour of the farm and see the milking process and the beautiful countryside. There are stairs to take and unpaved areas when touring the farm so walkers and wheelchairs are not advised. Lunch on your own on site at the Howling Cow Cafe. Menu price range $8-10. Fee includes tour, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Mon, March 27.
Age: 55+
Mon Apr 17 BCC 546418-A
LOVELAND MUSEUM (LOVELAND) (4)
Loveland Museum has a 37,000 object history collection. The museum has an ambitious art exhibit schedule that has a careful balance of art historical icons such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Picasso or Wayne Thiebaud as well as exhibits by local and regional artists. The museum also contains history exhibits that portray the development of Loveland from the beginning of the pioneer settlement to the community it is today. Lunch is on your own at A.K.A Kitchen. Menu price range $12-15. Fee includes museum admission, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, March 31.
Age: 55+
Fri Apr 21 BCC 546419-A
CANDLELIGHT PLAYHOUSE: CATS
(JOHNSTOWN) (1)
CATS is set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground and is alive with purr-fect felines including Rum Tum Tugger, Mr. Mistoffelees, Macavity, Jennyanydots, Old Deuteronomy, Skimbleshanks and Grizabella. Fee includes meal, show, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, March 31.
Age: 55+
Fri Apr 28 BCC 546420-A
INTERNATIONAL HEARING DOG TOUR
(HENDERSON) (4)
Go through a 90 minute tour and presentation through the International Hearing Dog training center. The group will learn more about hearing service dogs and how the training works and observe dogs in training. Lunch is on your own at Wishbone Restaurant. Menu price range $11-16. Fees includes tour, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Mon, April 10.
Age: 55+
Mon May 1 BCC 546421-A
CHEYENNE MTN ZOO/WILL ROGERS
SHRINE (COLORADO SPRINGS) (5)
Experience this amazing Colorado Springs Zoo where it is easy to get up close and personal with more than 950 furry, scaly and feathery creatures. Then head up to the Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun. Lunch is on your own at the zoo. Fee includes admission, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, April 7.
Age: 55+
Fri May 5 BCC 546422-A
(BOULDER) (4)
Enjoy the most beautiful iris garden in the middle of Boulder. Walk through acres of stunning iris in bloom. Bring cash to purchase and dig up bulbs to take home. After the tour, enjoy lunch on your own at the Rusty Melon. Menu price range $9-15. Fee includes tour, escort, and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Mon, April 24.
Age: 55+
Mon May 15 BCC 546423-A
GEORGETOWN LOOP RAILROAD
(GEORGETOWN) (1)
The Georgetown Loop is Colorado's scenic "must see". The beauty of the rugged Rocky Mountains are seen as the old-time steam locomotive or one of the other powerful diesel locomotives winds up the Clear Creek Canyon. Lunch on your own before the train trip at the Happy Cooker Restaurant. Menu prices range from $8-10. Fee includes train ticket, soft drink or water, light snack, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Mon, April 24.
Age: 55+
Mon May 22 BCC 546424-A
DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS (DENVER) (4)
The Denver Botanic Gardens is a public botanical garden located in the Cheesman Park neighborhood of Denver. The 23-acre park contains a conservatory, a variety of theme gardens and a sunken amphitheater which hosts various concerts in the summer. Lunch on your own at the botanic gardens. Fee includes admission, escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, April 28.
Age: 55+
Fri May 26 BCC 546425-A
ROCKIES GAME (DENVER) (2)
Take advantage of a day at Coors Field for some fresh air and some stellar baseball. All seats are under shelter and near restrooms and food. Lunch is on your own. Fee includes your ticket to the game, escort, parking and transportation.
Age: 55+
546426-A
AFTERNOON TEA: THE BOULDER DUSHANBE TEA HOUSE (BOULDER) (1)
Be pampered at the tea house and relax in the comforting tradition of celebrating friends and fine tea. The chef will prepare an assortment of sweet confections, savory pastries, tea sandwiches, fresh fruit and more. Cancellation deadline: Fri, Jan. 6.
Age: 55+
Fri Jan 27 BCC 546427-A
AFTERNOON TEA: LUMBER BARON INN & GARDENS (DENVER) (1)
The Lumber Baron Inn’s Victorian parlors make the perfect setting for Denver’s newest tea house. Afternoon tea is served the traditional English way, featuring a variety of fancy finger sandwiches, scones, crumpets and fresh cookies. Cancellation deadline: Mon, Feb. 27.
Age: 55+
Fri Jan 27 BCC 546428-A
BREAKFAST CLUB: BOB’S DINER (LOUISVILLE) (1)
Family owned restaurant where their dishes are American and Mexican comfort food. Menu price range from $6-15. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, Jan. 6.
Age: 55+
Fri Jan 13 BCC 546429-A
BREAKFAST CLUB: HOME COOKIN’ CAFE (ARVADA) (1)
Family owned restaurant with house made specialties which include their breakfast burrito with smothered green chile. Menu price range from $6-15. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, March 3.
Age: 55+
Fri Mar 10 BCC 546430-A
BREAKFAST CLUB: LUCILE’S CREOLE CAFE (ERIE) (1)
Lucile’s Creole Cafe serves an array of gourmet and delectable breakfast and lunch items. Menu price range from $10-17. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, May 5.
Age: 55+
Fri May 12 BCC 546431-A
FINE DINING: DICKENS 300 PRIME (LONGMONT) (1)
The historic Dickens 300 Prime steakhouse offers the best food and atmosphere in the Longmont area. Menu price range from $18-50. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Tue, Jan. 3.
Age: 55+
Tue Jan 10 BCC 546432-A
FINE DINING: BLACKBELLY (BOULDER) (1)
Farmhouse, chic eatery and butcher shop for charcuterie, burgers, steaks and hand cut Kennebec fries. Menu price range from $17-50. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Tue, Feb. 7.
Age: 55+
Tue Feb 14 BCC 546433-A
FINE DINING: STONE CELLAR BISTRO (ARVADA) (1)
Stone Cellar Bistro is a farm to table dinner spot with French inspired dishes made with local produce. Menu price range from $25-40. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Tue, March 7.
Age: 55+
Tue Mar 14 BCC 546434-A
FINE DINING: INJOY RESTAURANT (ERIE) (1)
Injoy Restaurant makes delicious, freshly prepared dishes creating wonderful New American cuisine. Menu price range from $18-30. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Tue, April 4.
Age: 55+
Tue Apr 11 BCC 546435-A
FINE DINING: VIA TOSCANA (LOUISVILLE) (1)
Via Toscana’s Tuscan cuisine uses only farm fresh ingredients Menu price ranges from $14-50. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Tue, May 2.
Age: 55+
Tue May 9 BCC 546436-A
SUNDAY BRUNCH: KACHINA SOUTHWESTERN GRILL (WESTMINSTER) (1)
Kachina Southwestern Grill is situated at the Westin Hotel and features southwestern cuisine. Their brunch menu includes New Mexican pork green chile. Menu price range from $7-19. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, Feb. 17.
Age: 55+
Sun Feb 26 BCC 546437-A
SUNDAY BRUNCH: EAT! (BROOMFIELD) (1)
EAT! Food and Drink is a brunch and lunch spot that delivers fresh and inspiring dishes. Menu price range from $7-19. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Fri, April 14.
Age: 55+
Sun Apr 23 BCC 546438-A
SUPPER CLUB: WILLIAM OLIVER’S PUBLICK HOUSE (LAFAYETTE) (1)
William Oliver’s menu is bacon centric where handcut thick slices of applewood smoked bacon is used liberally on most dishes. Menu price range from $5-17. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, Jan. 11.
Age: 55+
Wed Jan 18 BCC 546439-A
SUPPER CLUB: THE CRAB HOUSE (BROOMFIELD) (1)
The Crab House menu serves up a taste of delicious Cajun inspired seafood dishes. Menu price range from $880. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, Feb. 15.
Wed Feb 22 BCC 546440-A
SUPPER CLUB: SMOKIN’ FINS (ARVADA) (1)
Smokin Fins is a regional restaurant concept featuring a unique menu that blends ocean fresh seafood, sushi and house smoked specialities such as prime rib. Menu price range from $16-34. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, March 15.
Age: 55+
Wed Mar 22 BCC 546441-A
SUPPER CLUB: CRACOVIA POLISH-AMERICAN RESTAURANT (WESTMINSTER) (1)
Cracovia Restaurant and Bar is a family-owned and operated restaurant that prides itself on serving authentic Polish-American dishes. Menu price range from $7-38. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, April 12
Age: 55+
Wed Apr 19 BCC 546442-A
SUPPER CLUB: SANTO (BOULDER) (1)
Santo’s menu is inspired by Northern Mexican cuisine. Menu price range from $11-22. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wed, May 10.
Age: 55+
Wed May 17 BCC 546443-A
