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Tai Chi – Level 1 & 2 Min/Max: 5/30

Tai Chi is an ancient form of Chinese exercise. Described as meditation in motion, it promotes serenity through gentle, flowing movements with each posture flowing into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion. Slow movements develop strong bones from a firm rooting of the feet. It stimulates memory and generates a feeling of confidence and relaxation.

Instructor: Jaqui Gee | Location: Small Gym

Age: 18+

Guitar – Beginning Min/Max: 6/10

Learn the basics of playing the guitar. Explore how to tune your guitar, learn chords and the fret board and much more! You must bring your own guitar to class. Location: Oak Rm

Age: 19+

T 10/3-10/24 4:30-6:00P $63 491077-1

T 10/3-10/24 6:15-7:45P $63 491077-2

Photography Min/Max: 6/10

Cheese! In this beginner class, learn keys to successful photography like mastering camera controls, choosing the right exposure modes, creating compelling compositions, photographing with intent and successful editing. Field trips for hands-on photo taking sessions will be arranged during the 3rd and 5th weeks of class. The instructor is an award-winning professional photographer with over 50 years of experience.

Location: Oak Rm

Age: 18+ W 11/15-12/20 5:30-7:00P

Home Sweet Home

Mugs and Rugs

The Larimer County Safe Mobility Coalition and the Colorado Trauma Network recognizes Falls Prevention Awareness Month! Bring any throw rug (4' x 6' max), which are a major cause of slips and falls in the home, to the Chilson Senior Center during the dates and times below and we'll exchange it for a mug and one FREE cup of coffee (while supplies last).

W 9/6 10:00-11:00A FREE

F 9/15 8:00-9:00A FREE

M 9/18 9:00-10:00A FREE

Neighbor

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Neighbor Min/Max: 8/40

Learn more about HomeShare through Neighbor to Neighbora safe, convenient and FREE service connecting older adult homeowners who have extra space, with a housemate seeking an affordable housing solution. More than a roommate finder, the screening process focuses on finding the most compatible match possible, while maintaining a high level of safety and security. Come ask questions! Location: Cherry Rm

Age: 18+

T 10/24 1:30-3:00P FREE 491092-1

LISTEN & LEARN

Computers | Phone Help Min/Max: 8/20

Learn more about your laptop computer and phone with an experienced person, one-on-one. Learn how to set up apps and organize your photos. Also, ask any questions you might have! You must bring your laptop and/or phone to the appointment. Location: Cherry Rm See page 42 for a workshop on using iPads and iPhones with low vision.

Age: 18+

*Time: after registration, you will be contacted closer to the class date to schedule a 1-hour personal appointment between the hours of 1:00–4:00P

Scams and Fraud Min/Max: 8/40

Barbara Bennett has been with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office for 13 years and will share her experience on how to become aware of scams and frauds that have become part of our everyday lives. Her passion for being a huge "pain in the ankle" to criminals and scammers works well with her role as the coordinator of the Sheriff's Auxiliary/Crime Prevention Unit. She loves educating citizens on ways to become in charge of their safety. Come learn about what is suspicious, what to look out for and what to do with that knowledge. Location: Party Rm

Age: 18+

Legal Talk Min/Max: 8/40

Join us for an educational program with a practicing lawyer from Colorado Legal Services. This non-profit agency provides FREE, high-quality civil legal services to Colorado seniors. Obtain great information with Q & A after the presentation, so bring your questions. Location: Cherry Rm

18+

Ugly Sweater Holiday Party Min/Max:

20/60

Wear your ugliest, festive sweater and enjoy lunch and entertainment at this holiday party! Treat yourself to a FUN afternoon and get in the holiday spirit. You must wear an ugly sweater to attend. Purchase one or create your own and win a prize! Location: Cherry Rm

Age: 18+

W 12/13 12:00-2:00P $10 495031-1

Get Involved – Become a Volunteer

Share your skills and make a difference!

Parks & Recreation volunteers assist with coaching, community education, special events, open lands maintenance, program facilitation and so much more. lovgov.org/volunteer (Variety of Opportunities) teamsideline.com/loveland (Loveland Athletics) offero.cityofloveland.org (Open Lands & Trails)

LET'S DANCE!

Line Dance Min/Max: 8/30

Get exercise and socialize! Instructor: Tracey Ingraham

Age: 18+

Contemporary Line Dance

Dance the hottest new line dances to current country music and top 40 hits. Dances vary from beginner to intermediate levels, so some line dancing experience is a plus. Location: Hickory/Maple/Spruce

HEALTH & WELLNESS

UCHealth Aspen Club Balance Screenings

A physical and occupational therapist will assess your fall risk using STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths & Injuries) initiative tools and protocols. Balance and fall prevention strategies, programs and resources will be shared based on your results.

Age: 18+ Min/Max: 1/9 Location: Party Rm

*Time: after registration, you will be contacted closer to the date to schedule a 15-min appointment between the hours of 12:30–3:00P

W 9/20 12:30-3:00P* FREE 491271-1

W 10/18 12:30-3:00P* FREE 491271-2

W 11/15 12:30-3:00P* FREE 491271-3

W 12/20 12:30-3:00P* FREE 491271-4

Country Line Dance – Beginning

Learn beginning line dance steps including grapevine, coaster step, triple step, jazz box and more. Location: Hickory/Maple/Spruce

Stand Tall, Reduce Falls – Fall Prevention Conference with UCHealth Min/Max: 10/19

Country Line Dance – High Beginning

For those who have taken a beginner class, but aren't ready for the Continuing class. Location: Hickory/Maple/Spruce

Mayor Jacki Marsh opens this event with presentations by multiple physicians on fall prevention. Explore exercise demos, educational booths and health screenings. A light breakfast is included. FREE medication reviews are available with a pharmacist with separate registration (call Aspen Club at 970.495.8560 for this registration).

Questions: injurypreventionnorth@uchealth.org Location: Sr Ctr

Age: 18+

W 9/27 8:15A-12:00P FREE 495039-1

Hear Better w/Hearing Loops & Captioning

Country Line Dance – Continuing

For those who already know a step or two! Location: Fitness/Dance

Learn to connect hearing devices directly to various venues' PA systems via a hearing loop for clear speech. Learn the difference between open and closed captions at movie theaters. Experience hearing loops and live captioning with instructors Wynne Whyman and Terri Shirley from Hearing Loss Association of America.

Age: 18+ T 10/3

1:30-2:45P FREE 491063-1

Country Line Dance – Intermediate

Intermediate levels only. Learn more advanced country line dance steps. More dances, faster pace! Location: Small Gym

Tap Dance – Level 1 & 2 Min/Max: 6/12

Always wanted to tap dance? Have FUN while exercising your body and your brain. Dancing is the best activity for keeping your brain active and can increase bone density and prevent osteoporosis.

Instructor: Sally Fortenberry | Location: Loveland Dance Academy, 440 N. Lincoln Ave. (enter the building from the back parking lot)

Age: 18+

Beginner Tap basics for anyone who has not danced with Sally. Covers basic steps, terminology and tap history.

T 9/12-12/5 9:30-10:30A $80 490021-1

Intermediate For those with recent experience; instructor permission required. Moves fast with complicated choreography.

T 9/12-12/5 10:45-11:45A $80 490021-2

Beginning Ballroom Dance Min/Max: 8/24

Learn the fundamentals of partner dancing with the introduction of two dances, Foxtrot and East Coast Swing. Learn 2–3 patterns for each dance and build a strong foundation. Note: Single sign-ups are welcome! Location: Hickory/Maple/Spruce

Age: 18+ *Fee is per person

F 9/15-10/6 2:30-3:30P $48* 490027-1

Advance Care Directives Min/Max: 8/40

Presented by the Larimer Advance Care Planning team, learn the basics of advance care directives, living wills and medical durable power of attorney. Location: Cherry Rm

Age: 18+ *1–2P (10/4) class, 1–3P (10/20) forms notarized

W, F 10/4 & 10/20* FREE 491094-1

Use iPad & iPhone with Low Vision Min/Max: 8/20

Smart phones and tablets can be immensely helpful tools for people with low vision, providing magnification, large fonts, speech to text and many helpful apps for identification and info. Join Ensight Skills Center staff as they discuss these helpful features. Location: Oak Age: 18+

Th 10/19 1:00-2:30P FREE 491215-1

Know the 10 Warning Signs Min/Max: 4/40

Alzheimers and other dementias cause changes in thinking and behavior. Learn warning signs, age-related changes, how to talk to someone about memory concerns and more. Receive Alzheimer’s Association resources. Instructor: Angel Hoffman | Location: Maple

Age: 18+

Th 11/7 2:00-3:00P FREE 491015-1

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body

We know the health of the brain and body are connected. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement to help you plan for healthy aging.

Min/Max: 10/40 Instructor: Angel Hoffman | Location: Cherry Rm

Age: 18+

T 12/5 2:00-3:00P FREE 491273-1