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Silver Sneakers and Silver & Fit
What is SilverSneakers®
SilverSneakers® is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and social events. SilverSneakers® members have access to the fitness area, swimming pool, steam & sauna rooms, and customized fitness classes. SilverSneakers® fitness classes are designed exclusively for older adults who want to improve their strength, flexibility, balance, and endurance. How do I enroll in the program? Eligible members must be 65 and have a participating health plan provider. Contact us for a list of providers in Colorado. You can sign up at the front desk of the Grand Park Community Recreation Center (GPCRC). The process include completing membership paperwork for GPCRC and for SilverSneakers®. The paperwork includes an Activity Readiness Assessment and a Physical Activity waiver. A Release for Activity form from your doctor may be required if you have any of the conditions listed on the Activity Readiness Assessment. If you are already a member of the GPCRC you will need to fill out the SilverSneakers® membership forms and freeze your GPCRC membership. Those with existing memberships or punch cards may receive a credit on their household account. After enrolling you will receive a swipe keycard which you will use to swipe in at the front desk each time you enter the recreation center. Member information included Program information provided during the enrollment process. All program member information is kept confidential and private.
Membership Benefits: * A basic membership to the recreation center at no cost. * An orientation in the proper use of the aerobic and weight machines. * SilverSneakers® fitness classes at no cost. (Listed below) * Access to the Program Advisor who helps guide Members along the way. * Access to participating SilverSneakers® programs across the country at no charge
Silver Sneakers® Splash: Activate your aqua exercise urge for variety! This class offers LOTS of fun and shallow water moves to improve agility, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. No swimming ability is required, and a kickboard is used to develop strength, balance and coordination.
Silver&Fit®
The Grand Park Community Recreation Center is now a Silver&Fit® participating fitness facility. Silver&Fit is designed specifically to help older adults achieve better health through regular exercise and health education. Silver&Fit provides eligible members with no-cost or low-cost fitness memberships through arrangements with certain health plans. Silver&Fit is provided by American Specialty Health Fitness, Inc., a subsidiary of American Specialty HealthIncorporated. If your health plan offers Silver&Fit please call 319-352-8716 or visit Silver&Fit at www.SilverandFit.com.
Stay fit. Stay focused. Stay you.
Renew Active®. The gold standard in Medicare fitness programs for body and mind. We are currently a Renew Active facility wich includes: A free gym membership. You also get an annual personalized fitness plan plus access to group classes. Thousands of digital on-demand workout videos and live streaming fitness classes. An online brain health program from AARP® Staying Sharp®. And more.
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Grand Foundation seeks to improve the quality of life for residents and guests in Grand County.
Grand Foundation raises awareness and funds that enable us to provide grants to nurture and support the Grand County community.
Since 1996, the Grand Foundation has awarded over $8.3 Million to more than 187 local non-profit and charitable organizations. Celebrating 22 years of Giving!
Renew Active is available at no additional cost, exclusively from UnitedHealthcare® Medicare Plans.
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Grand Foundation PO Box 1342 Winter Park, CO 80482 970.887.3111 www.grandfoundation.com