ACTIVE GENERATION

Find Your Fit

Group F itness Schedules

Available at the Chilson Recreation & Senior Center front desk and online. See group fitness class info on page 11. Class schedules subject to change.

Current schedule: lovgov.org/fitnesswellness

Group Fitness Classes at Chilson

Drop in for individual classes and use your Chilson pass (including SilverSneakers® or Renew Active passes) or pay the daily fee.

Virtual (online)

Register for virtual classes by the week and use your Chilson pass (including SilverSneakers® or Renew Active passes) or pay the fee below. Need help registering for a virtual class?

Call 970.962.2428

Fee: $10/week for unlimited virtual classes (use keyword "virtual"; receipt has Zoom links)

Senior Activity Card (SAC) Benefits! w

Benefit #1 Registration priority for day trips

Benefit #2 Discounted fees for day trips

Benefit #3 Reduced admission to dances

Anyone age 62+ can purchase a card. The SAC is $20 per person and is valid for one year from the purchase date. Please refer to listings denoted by this symbol: w for discounted rates.

Spa Services for All Ages

Therapeutic Massage w/Joyce Meis, LMT 970.691.3441 • Schedule a 30-min, 60-min or 90-min massage. Gift certificates available.

Medically Based Foot Care w/Patti Krkosa, RN

720.442.2615 • 1st & 3rd Thursday, 8:30A–4:00P

Welcome & Orientation

Join us for a “get to know you” presentation and tour where we provide info about the Senior Center and answer your questions. Location: Cherry Rm • FREE Tuesdays, 9/26, 10/31, 11/28 • 1:00–2:00P (drop-in)

CLUBS | ACTIVITIES

Bookworms Book Club

2nd Tues of month | 1:30–3P | Party Rm | FREE

Contact: Janette Edwards, 970.962.2759

Card Games w/Golden Age Card Club

Mon | 1–4P | Cherry Rm | Donation

Contact: Susan Levine, 954.802.7212

Pinochle, Canasta, Hand & Foot and more

Fishing Club

3rd Tues of month | 2–4P | Cherry Rm | FREE

Contact: fishingclubloveland@gmail.com

New members welcome!

National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE)

2nd Tues of month (Sept–May only), 1:30P

Contact: Richard Bacon, 970.744.0439

Meetups

Billiards

Mon–Fri | 8A–4:30P | Donation

NEW! Open Chess Challenge

Mon, Wed, Fri | 1:30–4P | FREE

Join us for chess and challenge other players!

Drop in, meet new people and have FUN!

Location: Senior Center lobby

Want to LEARN how to play? See page 40.

Table Tennis

Mon, Wed, Thurs | 1:30–4P | Donation

NUTRITION | HEALTH

VOA Senior Community Lunch

By reservation only; call 970.472.9630, ext. 1

$3 suggestion donation

In Person Dining & Meal Pick-Up:

Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 11:45A–12:15P

UCHealth Blood Pressure Checks

Community Health Nurse Linda Strauss is available to take your blood pressure and provide good heart health information.

No appointments necessary. FREE

Dates: Mondays 9/25, 10/23, 11/27, 12/18

Time: 9A–12P

Ongoing Entertainment

Community Dances with Live Bands w

2nd & 4th Mon of month, 6:30–9P | $7, $6.50 w/SAC

Contact: Senior Center, 970.962.2783 cash/ck only

Dance the night away! All refreshments are potluck, so bring something to share.

Age: 18+

August

8/14 Jim Ehrlich

8/28 No dance

September

9/11 Big Twang Theory

9/25 Dale, The Singing Cowboy

Special Events

October

10/9 Bandits

10/23 Jim Ehrlich

November

11/13 Big Twang Theory

11/27 Jim Ehrlich

December

12/11 Rusty Chaps

12/25 No dance

Senior Fishing Derby – Wednesday, 9/13

Enjoy the annual Senior Fishing Derby co-sponsored by the Loveland Fishing Club and City of Loveland. Register by 8/30. See more info on page 4.

Harvest Bazaar – Saturday, 9/23

Join us at this fundraising event for the Chilson Senior Advisory Committee where proceeds benefit the Senior Center scholarship program for Loveland seniors. Location: Senior Center See more info on page 4.

NEW! Speed Dating for 55+ Min/Max: 8/30

First created in 1999, speed dating involves women sitting at tables as an equal number of men rotate around the room. After a few minutes of visiting and getting to know each other, the men move on to another individual. Both people mark on a sheet whether they'd like to see the other person again. At the end of the event, the leader provides contact info to only those individuals that have matched up with each other! If you do find a match, it is up to you to reach out to that person. Location: Cherry/Hickory

Age: 55+

F 10/13 1:00-4:00P $20 491085-1

BINGO Min/Max: 20/70

Get out and play BINGO at Chilson. Win FUN prizes! Register online or in person. Location: Cherry Rm

Age: 55+

F 10/20 1:30-3:30P $4 495030-1

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.

Min/Max: 1/9 Location: Party Rm

*Time: after registration, you will be contacted closer to the date to schedule a 15-minute 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

UCHealth Aspen Club –

The Conversation Project Min/Max: 8/40 92% percent of Americans feel it is important to talk about their wishes for end-of-life care; however, just 32% percent have done so. Journalist Ellen Goodman has developed an impactful program to help people get this very important conversation started prior to a health crisis or emergency. Gain tools and knowledge about identifying and sharing your values and preferences in this interactive program.

Location: Party Rm

Age: 50+

T 10/17 9:30-11:00A FREE 491208-1

UCHealth Aspen Club – Medicare Open

Enrollment Assistance Min/Max: 6/10

The Aspen Club and Medicare SHIP Counselors are offering a number of options to help you re-evaluate your drug plan for 2024. Please call the Aspen Club at 970.495.8558 to make your personal, 30-minute appointment with a trained counselor. You can also make an appointment online: bit.ly/LovelandPDP

Location: Cherry Rm

Age: 65+

Th 10/19 9:00-11:30A FREE 491022-1

Th 11/2 9:00-11:30A FREE 491022-2

Th 11/16 9:00-11:30A FREE 491022-3

Have you experienced our LightStim LED Therapy Bed yet? It's designed to help rejuvenate, renew and revive every cell in your body with a relaxing, gentle treatment. See more info on page 15.

Book your treatment: lovgov.org/webtrac

Day Trip Registration

• Senior Activity Card (SAC) holders have priority registration for day trips.

In-Person SAC Priority Registration: Tues, 8/8–Tues, 8/15

Online SAC Priority Registration Register online beginning Mon, 8/7 at 6P at lovgov.org/webtrac (limited spots available online).

• Anyone age 62+ can purchase a SAC. The card is $20 per person and is valid for one year from the purchase date. See page 44.

• Trip registrations open to all participants age 18+ (unless otherwise noted) on Wed, 8/16

• Trip cancellations or refunds may be granted pending circumstances of the trip. See page 56 for policies; call 970.962.2428 w/questions.

• Participants are transported in City van or motor coach; all trips depart from the Senior Center.

• Participants must advise staff of any special accommodation at the time of registration; if a wheelchair or walker is needed, please call 970.962.2464 to inquire if the trip is accessible.

Fall Hiking Trips w Min/Max: 10/13

Enjoy the fall colors as we hike in beautiful Colorado! Join us for some easy to moderate hikes. Bring lunch to eat on your own during our outings. We'll stop for refreshments on our way home. Weather permitting. Bring water and wear layers. Supply list on receipt.

Caribou Ranch/Bluebird Trail (Nederland), Moderate, 1.8 mi

Dunraven Trail (Glenhaven), Easy/Moderate, 2.0

Chatfield Farms Tour/Botanic Gardens w Learn about agriculture, horticulture, ecology and history on a guided tour of Chatfield Farms. Within this natural setting, cultivated areas feature artistic gardens of native and introduced plants that thrive in our Colorado climate and delight the senses. Gain a glimpse into the past through historical buildings that date to the 1800s. Lunch to follow at Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery (cost on your own for $15–20). Min/Max: 10/14 Age: 21+ Destination: Littleton

Day Date Time Fee SAC Trip #

W 9/6 9:00A-2:30P $52 $50 493130-1

Scottish/Irish Festival w Min/Max: 14/28

You won't want to miss the FUN at the Longs Peak Scottish/Irish Festival! Enjoy a day of dog and cattle exhibitions, whiskey tasting, highland music, dancing and craft and food vendors in the scenic grounds of Estes Park. Comfortable walking shoes and a light coat are recommended, as weather can change in the mountains. Lunch is on your own for $15–20.

Age: 21+ Destination: Estes Park

Casino Trips: Bally's w Min/Max: 25/51

Feeling lucky? Hop aboard a comfortable motor coach as we make our way to Black Hawk for some FUN at Bally's Black Hawk Casino! Receive $10 free slot upon playing.

Age: 21+ Destination: Black Hawk

Stargazer Ranch Alpaca w Min/Max: 10/14

Rockies Baseball w Min/Max: 14/28

Root for the Rockies this summer! Our seats are in the Outfield Club Level which are in the shade near 3rd base. Our tickets have access to the temperatureregulated Club Level concessions area for lunch and refreshments (cost on your own for $15–20).

Destination: Denver Time: 10:30A-5:30P

Garden of the Gods Hike/Ride Tour w

Experience Garden of the Gods how you've always wanted! A 12-gauge safari vehicle will transport us into the park with a narrated journey through the fancy formations. Then, disembark the vehicle for a guided walking tour through the heart of the park. Enjoy the comfort of a motor coach for our trip to the Springs. Following the tour, have lunch at the Nature/Visitor Center (cost on your own for $15–20 or bring a brown bag lunch if you'd like). Weather permitting, we may be able to enjoy the view from the outdoor patio! Min/Max: 20/36 Destination: Colorado Springs

Join us for a tour of Stargazer Ranch Alpaca - a nationally recognized producer of alpaca breeding stock. The herd was started 16 years ago by this family-owned ranch and if we're lucky, we may even see a newborn on our tour! Afterwards, have lunch at the Lazy Dog Bar and Grill (cost on your own for $15–20). Destination: Loveland/Johnstown

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Fall Colors Tour – Cache la Poudre

River w Min/Max: 20/35

Flowing between colorful canyon walls and under riffles and torrents of Poudre Canyon are stories of the Cache la Poudre River that stir wonder and enchantment. Venture west of Fort Collins along the North Park Scenic Byway in the comfort of a motor coach. Our tour guide, historian Dave Lively of Lively Tours and Talks, shares stories of Colorado's wild and scenic river and one of only three National Heritage areas in the state. We'll stop for lunch at the Glen Echo Resort (cost on your own for $15–20).

Destination: Poudre Canyon/Hwy 14

Lunch Bunch w Min/Max: 10/14

There are so many great places to eat! Explore new dining experiences in Northern Colorado each month. Meal cost on your own for $10–20.

Beaver Meadows Resort (Red Feather Lakes)

Dunraven Restaurant (Estes Park)

Cacciatore at Heller's Kitchen (Windsor) Day Date Time

Th 11/16 11:00A-2:30P $23 $21

Tandoori Kitchen (Lafayette) Day

Million Dollar Quartet at Candlelight Dinner Playhouse w Min/Max: 14/28

The Tony Award-nominated musical Million Dollar Quartet is set in December 1956, when a twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever! Relive the era with this smash-hit sensation featuring an incredible score of rock 'n' roll, gospel, R&B and country hits, performed live onstage by world-class actors and musicians. Songs include "Blue Suede Shoes," "Fever," "Walk the Line," "Sixteen Tons," "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On" and more! Fee includes dinner, show & tax (alcoholic beverages, dessert & gratuity are extra). Destination: Johnstown

Balistreri Vineyards Tour & Taste w

Back due to popular request, visit this family-owned and operated winery located just 10 minutes from downtown Denver. John Balistreri and his family are award-winning wine crafters since 1998. Enjoy wine tasting and tour the wine cellar and wine making facilities Navigating stairs is part of the tour. Fee includes wine tasting, tour and lunch of soup, salad and breads (additional items, such as antipasti can be purchased on your own).

Age: 21+ Min/Max: 14/18 Destination: Denver

Colorado Railroad Museum Tour w

There's something amazing about trains! Stroll the Colorado Railroad Museum's 15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives, passenger and freight cars, cabooses and even a G-scale garden railway. Watch as Colorado railroad history is brought back to life in a Roundhouse restoration facility with a working, hand-operated turntable. Our tour also includes a train ride and free time to wander the museum. Stairs, loose gravel and a walk over the rails are part of the tour. Enjoy lunch afterwards in downtown Golden at Bridgewater Grill (cost on your own for $20–25). Min/Max: 10/14 Destination: Golden

Fort Collins History Tour w Min/Max: 10/14

Spend the day with us exploring the history above and below ground of downtown Fort Collins. This tour visits many sites, including underground areas. Our guide will take us back on a journey in time to early days of Camp Collins, then Fort Collins. Learn about the scoundrels and scalawags, madams and military, as well as information about the beautiful buildings and architecture of Old Town. Prior to our tour, have lunch in Old Town at Austin's American Grill (cost on your own for $15–20). Stairs are to be expected on this tour. Destination: Fort Collins

Colorado

Eagles Hockey

w Min/Max: 14/28

Come cheer on our Colorado Eagles! Watch them battle it out on the ice at the Budweiser Event Center here in Loveland. Our seats require walking some stairs, so good walking shoes are recommended. Prior to the game, enjoy an early dinner at Rock Bottom Brewery (cost on your own for $15–20).

Destination: Loveland

Denver Museum of Nature & Science –Infinity Theatre w Min/Max: 14/28

Explore a wide variety of nature and science exhibits on your own, from prehistoric exhibits to gems and minerals, wildlife halls, Russian antiques and much more! This is a 3-story museum, so wear your walking shoes. Enjoy the new Infinity Theatre as we take in one of the special films presented. Have lunch (cost on your own for $15–20) at one of the venues within the museum - maps of the museum and eating establishments provided. Destination: Denver

Colorado State University Veterinary Hospital Tour w Min/Max: 10/18

Fort Collins is home to a world-class Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program, where students learn clinical skills. Explore what goes into treating all things furry, scaly or feathered in a behind-the-scenes tour of the hospital. Enjoy dinner following the tour at Penrose Taphouse & Eatery (cost on your own for $15–20). Destination: Fort Collins

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat w Min/Max: 14/28

One of the most enduring shows of all time, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a lively reimagining of the Biblical story of Joseph, his father Jacob, eleven brothers and the coat of many colors. Told entirely through song at the Candlelight Dinner Playhouse! Fee includes dinner, show & tax (alcoholic beverages, dessert & gratuity are extra).

Destination: Johnstown

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The Georgetown Christmas Market w

Each December the town of Georgetown transforms into a bustling Christmas scene reminiscent of Christmas long ago with roasted chestnuts, holiday shopping, handcrafted gifts, horse-drawn wagon rides and wonderful sights and smells. Carolers and dancers in Victorian costume adorn the quaint town. Lunch is on your own at one of the vendors or local main street restaurants (cost on your own for $15–20). We'll ride in the comfort of a motor coach to and from Georgetown. Min/Max: 20/30

Destination: Georgetown

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The Nutcracker w Min/Max: 14/28

Get swept up in the magic of the season as Canyon Concert Ballet performs The Nutcracker with the Fort Collins Symphony. This annual Christmas favorite tells the magical story of young Clara who falls asleep after the family Christmas party. As the clock strikes midnight, she is transported to a wonderful world where toys become larger than life. It is a joyous explosion of color, set to Tchaikovsky's inspired score. Prior to the show, enjoy dinner at Oregano's (cost on your own for $20–25). Destination: Fort Collins

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CU Boulder Holiday Music Festival w

Always a delight, you won't want to miss the annual Holiday Festival at Boulder's CU Mackey Theatre. The decades-old celebration brings together student choirs, bands and orchestras along with world class performers for a concert of holiday favorites! After the performance, have dinner at Pinocchio's Incredible Italian (cost on your own for $20–25).

Min/Max: 14/28 Destination: Boulder/Longmont

Blossoms of Light - Botanical Gardens w

Join us for one of the Botanical Garden's signature events! For decades this annual holiday light extravaganza has transformed York Street into a twinkling wonderland, filling gardens and ponds with glowing spheres and fantastical light sculptures that create magical animated scenes. Holiday treats and warm drinks available for purchase at the onsite café and bistro. Dinner to follow at Cinzetti's (cost on your own for $18–22 for an all-you-can-eat buffet).

Min/Max: 14/28 Destination: Denver

Brown Palace Tour | Lunch w Min/Max: 10/18

The iconic Brown Palace Hotel is a must see! Every December, the Brown Palace brings out the holiday cheer to bedazzle its visitors. Enjoy the beauty of this historic building as we tour the halls and take in the sights. Following the tour, have lunch at the Ship Tavern within the Brown Palace (cost on your own for $20–25) where the decor includes a complete mast and crow's nest! Destination: Denver