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ADULT ENRICHMENT
Try Something New
Reader's Theatre Min/Max: 8/12
Directed by Loveland playwright Rick Padden, this class is for beginning and experienced actors alike, providing small-group engagement between participants in out-loud readings of stage plays. The class will culminate in a live, reader's theatre performance. Enjoy the thrill of acting, with no memorization required. Instructor: Rick Padden Location: Maple/Spruce
Age: 21+ *No class 7/5
W 6/21-8/2* 1:00-3:00P $20 391083-1
Responsible Casino Gambling for Fun
Are you interested in Black Jack, Roulette or Baccarat? Here is your chance to play these games and learn the strategy as well as advanced techniques to make your next gambling junket profitable in a real casino. Required book: $25 payable to instructor at first class. Min/Max: 8/15
Instructor: Haiko Eichler | Location: Maple/Spruce
Age: 21+
Th 6/15-8/3 2:00-4:00P $20 390025-1
Find some NEW flavors for your recipe box!
See page 46 for hands-on cooking classes.
Bird Watching Min/Max: 8/12
Come join us for some birding FUN! Learn about the fascinating world of our feathered friends, the birds, with a volunteer from the Fort Collins Audubon Society. Begin the morning with an introduction to birding including ID tips, resources and what local birds to expect on our outing. Then, set out on a leisurely hike to see what species we can encounter. Wear good walking shoes, bring water and binoculars if you'd like.
Location: Senior Center Lounge
Age: 21+ Time: 7:30-9:45A
W 6/14 Lake Loveland $20
W 7/19 Chasteen's Grove $20
W 8/16 Lon Hagler $20
Cache La Poudre Presentation
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Venture west of Fort Collins along the Cache la Poudre North Park Scenic Byway with Storyteller Dave Lively to explore Colorado's only wild and scenic river and one of only three national Heritage Areas in the state. Enjoy stories of the Poudre Canyon that will stir wonder and enchantment. Instructor: Dave Lively
Location: Maple/Spruce
Age: 21+
Th 8/24 1:00-2:30P $5
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Pickleball
Pickleball: Beginning Skills Min/Max: 8/10
Curious about pickleball? Learn this FUN sport that's similar to tennis, badminton and ping pong! Develop your skills and knowledge of the game through our beginner lessons. All equipment provided. Instructors: Bob Monroe (M/W in June), Pam McGee (Tues), George Richards (W in July/Aug)
Age: 18+ Fee: $50
HEALTH & WELLNESS
UCHealth/Aspen Club–Go Wish
Go Wish gives an easy, engaging way to talk about what is most important to you. The cards help you find words to talk about what is important if you were to be living a life that may be shortened by serious illness. Join us for a round of Go Wish and learn about how to apply your wishes in your advance care plans. Min/Max: 4/25
Location: Cherry Rm
Age: 18+
T 6/20 12:30- 2:00P FREE 391215-1
UCHealth/Aspen Club Balance Screenings
A UCHealth Physical Therapist will assess your fall risk using the Fullerton balance test. Exercise suggestions, balance and fall prevention strategies will be shared based on your results. Min/Max: 1/9 Location: Chilson Conf Rm
Pickleball: Level 2 Mentored Play Min/Max: 8/10
Prerequisite: Completion of the Beginning Skills course within the past 6 months. These classes will move players from beginners to confidently playing within the larger Loveland pickleball community. Each week, learn fundamental skills and specific pickleball techniques. Instructor: George Richards
Pickleball: Technical Fundamentals
Prerequisite: Completion of the Beginning Skills course within the past 6 months. These classes will move players from beginners to confidently playing within the larger Loveland pickleball community. Learn drills to work on improving the skills learned in the Beginning Skills course and begin to add basic pickleball strategy and court positioning. Min/Max: 8/10 Instructor: Bob Monroe
Age: 18+ Fee: $50
W 7/5-7/26 6:00-8:00P
Pickleball: First Four Shots Min/Max: 8/10
Prerequisite: Completion of the Technical Fundamentals course within the past 6 months. These classes focus on developing the skills needed to play the game successfully. Work on serves, returns, third shots and dinks.
Instructor: Bob Monroe
Age: 18+ Fee: $50
M 8/7-8/28 10:00A-12:00P
W 8/2-8/23 6:00-8:00P Osborn 376113-64
Can't get enough of pickleball?
Check out page 26 for pickleball leagues and a pickleball expo. We also have drop-in open play pickleball! Use your Chilson pass or pay the daily fee. See page 3 for info.
Age: 18+
*Time: after registration, you will be contacted to schedule a 30-minute appointment between the hours of 12:30–3:30P
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W 7/19 12:30–3:30P* FREE 391213-2
W 8/16 12:30–3:30P* FREE 391213-3
Understanding Alzheimer's & Dementia
Join this presentation by the Alzheimer's Association and understand the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia. Learn about the disease stages and risk factors, current research and treatment, as well as local community resources.
Min/Max: 7/40 Location: Cherry Rm
Age: 18+
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Living Well With Dementia
Min/Max: 7/40
Come and learn coping skills that will help you handle the day-to-day challenges, maximize independence and live a meaningful life with a dementia diagnosis. This program is brought to you by the Alzheimer's Association and is designed for those in the early stages of dementia and/or their care partner. Instructor: Angel Hoffman
Location: Cherry Rm
Age: 18+
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Caregiver Resiliency Min/Max: 7/40
Join us as the Alzheimer's Association teaches strategies and tips on being a resilient caregiver while caring for someone living with dementia. Instructor: Angel Hoffman Location: Cherry Rm
Age: 18+
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Have you experienced our LightStim LED Therapy Bed yet? It's designed to help REJUVENATE , RENEW and REVIVE every cell in your body. See info on page 21.
LET'S DANCE!
Line Dance Min/Max: 8/20
Get exercise and socialize! This is not a drop-in class; register for the entire session. 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. Loc: Hickory/Maple/Spruce *No class 6/14
NEW! 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 the ingredients to build a strong foundation in ballroom dance. Note: Although this is partner dancing, single sign-ups are welcome, and everyone will have a chance to dance with someone.
Location: Fitness/Dance Studio
Age: 18+ *Fee is per person
W 7/5-7/26 7:00-8:00P $48* 390027-1
NEW! Adult Hip Hop Min/Max: 4/12
Country Line Dance – Beginning
Learn beginning line dance steps including grapevine, coaster step, triple step, jazz box and more.
Location: Hickory/Maple/Spruce
Country Line Dance – Continuing
For those who already know a step or two!
Join us for this fun and uplifting dance class! An approachable, all-levels class for adults and parents. Learn party dances and easy-to-follow choreography. Location: Small Gym
Age: 18+
WALK & LEARN
Walking Tours: Downtown Loveland –Past, Present & Future Min/Max: 8/16
Country Line Dance – Intermediate
Intermediate levels only. Learn more advanced country line dance steps. More dances, faster pace!
Location: Small Gym
NEW! Folk Dance Min/Max: 10/20
Folk dances have historically been greatly anticipated social events - and for good reason! Group social dancing is cooperative FUN and great brain/body exercise! Learn circle, longways and square dances to wonderful music from many places in the world, including Germany, Israel, Mexico, England, Russia and the USA!
Age: 21+
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Tap Dance – Level 1 & 2 Min/Max: 6/12
Always wanted to tap dance? Now is your chance! 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 into the building from the back parking lot)
Age: 18+ *No class 7/4
Beginner Tap basics for anyone who has not danced with Sally. Covers basic steps, terminology and tap history.
T 6/27-8/8* 9:30-10:30A $48
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Intermediate For those with recent experience; instructor permission required. Moves fast with complicated choreography.
T 6/27-8/8* 10:45-11:45A $48
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Come on leisurely-paced, half-mile walking tours of Downtown Loveland to learn about some of the City’s most iconic buildings. A brief history, current conditions and future opportunities of three buildings are shared during the walks led by the Downtown Development Authority (DDA). Wear comfortable walking shoes. Waiver required upon registration.
Age: 21+
Tour #1 Visit Mercury Plaza, Loveland Feed & Grain and the Elks Lodge Building. Location: Meet in front of Desk Chair Workspace, 201 E. Fourth St.
Tour #2 Visit the Pulliam Community Building, The Collection at 6th Street and the Odd Fellows Lodge Building. Location: Meet in front of Verboten Brewing, 127 E. Fifth St.
History By Bike
History By Bike Guided Ride
Min/Max: 8/18
Get outside with a guided bike ride with a “Germans from Russia” theme. Learn from local historians and experts on how Germans from Russia influenced Loveland’s history and architecture in the early 1900s. A bike, helmet, waiver, water bottle and appropriate clothing are required. Location: Meet in parking lot of Police & Courts building, 810 E. Seventh St.
Age: 21+ *Check-in at 8:30A
Su 6/11 9:00-11:30A* $8
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Get active! Check out page 5 for more walking and biking events in June.