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Active Adult
Center &
Offerings
May-August 2021
CIT Y O F
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T HO RNTO N
ACTIVE ADULT CENTER
thorntonparks.com • 303-538-PARK (7275)
MAY-AUGUST 2021 1
ACTIVE ADULT CENTER
11181 Colorado Blvd., Thornton, CO 80233
303-255-7850 · gocot.net/aac
TRAILS WINDS ACTIVE ADULT WING
13495 Holly St., Thornton, CO 80602
720-977-5777 · gocot.net/aac
ACTIVE ADULT
ACTIVE ADULT HOURS CENTER MEETINGS
Mo-Fr. . . . . . . . . 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Thornton Active Adult
Sa/Su. . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED Advisory Board meets the third
Early Holiday Wednesday of each month at
Closures. . . . . . . . . 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. For meeting location, call
720-977-5852.
Christmas Eve
New Year's Eve ACAN-Adams County
Aging Network meets the first
Holiday Closures Tuesday of every month.
Memorial Day Complimentary continental breakfast
Fourth of July served at 8:45 a.m. Meeting at 9 a.m.
Labor Day at the Carpenter Recreation Center,
Thanksgiving Day 11151 Colorado Blvd. Free and open
Day after Thanksgiving to the public.
Christmas Day 55+ Organization
New Year’s Day Advisory Board meets on the fourth
COVID-19 INFORMATION Tuesday every month at 9:30 a.m.
All offerings are subject to General Membership meets
change based on current quarterly at the Active Adult Center.
restrictions and health TRANSPORTATION
orders related to COVID-19. Call-n-Ride
Our priority is to maintain Thornton, Northglenn
the safety and health of our 303-591-1389
patrons. We appreciate your
patience and understanding. VIA Transportation I
303-235-6972
RTD FlexRide I 303-299-2960
South Thornton I 303-434-4247
Federal Heights I 303-434-3472
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ACTIVE ADULT CENTER ADMISSION FEES
THORNTON Daily Monthly Annually
RESIDENTS
Recreation ID N/A N/A $5R
62+ $1R $6R $30R
Fitness Center
62+ Lunches $4R (10-visit lunch pass $36R)
NONRESIDENTS Daily Monthly Annually
Recreation ID N/A N/A $7NR
62+ $1.25NR $7.50NR $37.50NR
Fitness Center
62+ Lunches $4.50NR (10-visit lunch pass $40.50NR)
Special event lunches may cost more and may be limited to adults 62+.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
General Use Passes/Recreation ID
A general use pass is required to participate in classes, groups, drop-in
activities, trips and lectures. Some offerings have fees and some do not.
This Pass/ID is good for two years. There is no cost for SilverSneakers®,
Silver & Fit® and RenewActive® members.
Lunch Pass
If you plan on buying lunches regularly, purchase a 10-visit lunch pass and
receive a free lunch. You may also simply pay for each individual lunch
each time you sign up. See rates in the chart above.
Fitness Center Pass
You may purchase a monthly or yearly fitness center pass to access the
AAC Fitness Center. A Recreation Center annual pass also allows you
access to our fitness center. A daily fee is for those who choose to pay as
they go. See rates in chart above.
Proof of Residency 1. Your current valid Colorado driver’s license or
Colorado ID with a current address; or 2. A photo ID and two of the
following documents showing correct name, current date and current
Thornton address.
• Utility or phone bill • Statement from major creditor
• Car registration • Recent Adams County tax notice
• Voter registration card • Rental contract/mortgage statement
MAY-AUGUST 2021 3
ACTIVE ADULT FITNESS
EQUIPMENT
FITNESS CENTER The Fitness Center is equipped
HOURS with state of the art equipment.
Featuring five treadmills, two
Mo-Fr. . . . . . . . . 8 a.m.-5 p.m. recumbent bikes, one Hybrid bike
Sa/Su. . . . . . . . . . . . . CLOSED and one Airdyne fan bike, two
Call 303-255-7850 to book elliptical cross-trainers, three NuStep
your reservation. recumbent cross-trainers, one
SciFit seated cross-trainer, Star Trac
FREE FITNESS HumanSport functional strength-
ORIENTATIONS training machines, multi-functional
Cardiovascular Equipment cable machine, and a variety of
First/Third Monday other strength-training equipment
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 a.m. and free-weights, and a full range of
Second/Fourth Thursday dumbbells, tubing, medicine balls,
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 p.m. stability balls and foam rollers.
Call 303-255-7850 to schedule. ATTIRE & COVID-19 INFO
Loose fitting clothing appropriate for
Strength Equipment exercise and proper athletic footwear
Offered by appointment only. is recommended. Reservations and
Orientations are done one-on-
masks are currently required for
one and last about one hour.
fitness center usage. Call to make
Call Sheri at 720-977-5859 a 1-hour reservation; distanced
to schedule. equipment rotates weekly.
FITNESS STUDIOS
ASK A TRAINER Join one of our experienced
Join our certified Personal instructors for a variety of group
Trainer, Sheri Palizzi, for some exercise classes based on your
one-on-one time in the Fitness interests and abilities.
Room. You will be able to try See the current Adult & Youth Enrichment
some new exercises, with brochure for details on fitness class
guidance, and make sure you offerings such as Tai Chi, ZumbaGold®,
Boomer Boot Camp and Line Dancing.
are doing your current exercises
correctly! Come with questions. 62+ DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL
FREE! Call Sheri at 720-977-5859 Open gym volleyball is held at the
to schedule. Thornton Community Center, 2211
Eppinger Blvd. Free!
Tu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
One court will be available. Face
masks must be worn at all times,
even during play. Five v Five is
allowed.
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62+ FITNESS CLASS SCHEDULE
MAY-AUGUST 2021
MON TUE WED THU FRI
8:30-9:30 a.m. 8:30-9:30 a.m. 8:30-9:30 a.m. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Reservations
8:30-9:30 a.m.
SilverSneakers® SilverSneakers® SilverSneakers® SilverSneakers® required.
Forever Young
Circuit Classic Circuit Classic
Tracy Smith
Cher Babkiewich Linda Maj Sheri Palizzi Sheri Palizzi Classes are
8:45-9:45 a.m. limited to 15
9:45-10:45 a.m. 9-10 a.m. participants.
9:45-10:45 a.m. Intermediate 9:45-10:45 a.m.
SilverSneakers® Boomer Boot Camp
Tai Chi Line Dancing Cardio Plus
Classic Sheri Palizzi Masks are
Elaine Wagner Kathy Hamilton Linda Maj
Linda Maj (HBA) required for all
(TWRC-AAW)
indoor activities.
10-11 a.m.
11 a.m.-12 p.m. 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
11 a.m.-12 p.m. Beginning 9:45-10:45 a.m. Temperature
SilverSneakers® SilverSneakers®
Zumba Gold/Toning Line Dancing Tai Chi checks will occur
Yoga Yoga
Pilar Paulmeno Kathy Hamilton Elaine Wagner
Jinger Stuckey (TWRC-AAW) Jinger Stuckey upon arrival.
1-2 p.m. Dates and times
1:30-2:30 p.m. 10-11 a.m. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. are subject to
SilverSneakers®
Line Dancing Cardio Plus Zumba Gold/Toning
Judy Yamakishi Linda Maj Pilar Paulmeno Classic change.
Linda Maj
2:45-3:45 p.m.
Int. Line Dancing
Judy Yamakishi
FREE TO SILVERSNEAKERS® AND RENEW ACTIVE® MEMBERS Online registration not available for these classes.
Non SilverSneakers and Renew Active members can purchase a fitness class pass or pay a per class fee.
Call 303-255-7850 to reserve your spot in class.
Sign-up dates: May classes (April 13); June classes (May 11); July classes (June 8) and August classes (July 13)
SPECIALTY CLASSES Ongoing registration for summer classes begins April 13.
Please see Adult & Youth Enrichment booklet for fees and dates.
AAC = Active Adult Center I TWRC-AAW = Trail Winds Recreation Center Active Adult Wing I HBA = Harley Brown AmphitheaterACTIVE ADULT WELLNESS SERVICES
HEALTH SCREENINGS
Preventive health-care services
sponsored by the Visiting Nurses
Association. Cash or check payable
to VNA. For information about
the clinic, inquires about Kaiser
coverage or to make, change or
cancel an appointment, call VNA
Wellness Team Lead Jana Stone at
303-549-5655.
• Blood Pressure (BP) Check: $3
• Toenail trim with BP check:
$45 new client
$35 existing client
• Fingernail Trim: $15
MASSAGE THERAPY • B-12 Shot: $7 (must bring
Hour and half-hour appointments physician order and serum)
are available weekly by certified • Bring your glucometer for free
therapists. Adults 62+ are $20 for instruction by a nurse.
30-minutes and $40 for one-hour.
MONTHLY OPPORTUNITIES
Adults age 18-61 pay 1½ times the
62+ rate. Call for current schedule TWRC AAC
and therapist details. Acupuncture TBD TBD
Podiatry 1st We 3rd We
WELLNESS CLASSES Visiting Nurses 4th We 1st Fr/
See the Enrichment Class brochure
2nd Th
for wellness class offerings such
as grief classes, essential oils, ACUPUNCTURE LECTURE
meditation and more! Join certified NADA specialist
Robert Wesley, LAC to learn about
PODIATRY SERVICES the benefits of acupuncture. Call
Professional podiatry care is
720-977-5777 to sign-up.
available monthly. Services include
diabetic foot care, routine palliative Th May 20 11 a.m. TWRC
care of calluses and toenails and
more. Cost is $35 cash or check
payable to Dr. Kimberly Wilms.
Please call for an appointment: Active Adult Center 303-255-7850 or
Trail Winds Active Adult Wing 720-977-5777.
Be sure to contact us with 24-hours advance notice if you need to
cancel an appointment, or a surcharge will apply.
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MEAL PROGRAM TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS
Curbside meals will be offered SENSIBLY)
Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Interested in losing weight, eating
12 p.m. until onsite meals resume. healthy and living a more active
Reservations can be made up lifestyle? TOPS meetings are
to two weeks in advance every Tuesdays, 9-10:30 a.m. at the AAC.
Friday and no later than 4 p.m. the Everyone is welcome! Call 1-800-
day before. Punch passes can be 932-8677 or visit tops.org for more
purchased for those interested in information.
frequent participation. Visit gocot. COMPUTER KIOSK
net/aac for current menu. Enjoy our computer kiosk with
Internet available in the lounge.
MEDICARE 101 Patrons must be 62+ in order to
Medicare classes are provided by utilize this amenity.
Senior Health Insurance Program
(SHIP) counselors. Information LIBRARY
will be provided about Medicare Books are checked out on the honor
enrollment, benefits, costs, what and system. Monday-Friday,
how Medicare pays, choices under 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Small donations of
Medicare plans, how they work and paperbacks published within the last
prescription drug coverage. five years accepted.
These classes are targeted to
those new to Medicare and for
those of you who are about to join.
Consumers will be given information
to make informed decisions on what
plans will be best for you. Free!
MEDICARE COUNSELING
Offered monthly at both locations.
Trained SHIP (Senior Health
Insurance Program) volunteers
will assist you with your Medicare
issues. Please call 303-255-7850
to schedule an appointment at
the Active Adult Center and 720-
977-5777 at the Trail Winds Active
Adult Wing. For general benefits
questions, please contact Benefits
in Action at 720-221-8354.
MAY-AUGUST 2021 7ACTIVE ADULT DROP-IN ACTIVITIES
Due to COVID-19, call or visit our website for monthly offerings.
All drop in activities currently require a registration due to room capacity
limitations. Please call to sign-up.
Trail Winds
DROP-IN ACTIVITY Active Adult Center
Active Adult Wing
For full descriptions, please visit us online at gocot.net/aac.
All activities are free and open to all levels of ability.
Bridge Thursdays • 12 p.m. N/A
Poker Tuesday-Thursday N/A
12 p.m.
Cards & Games TBD Thursdays • 1 p.m.
Bunco Fourth Monday Second Monday
1 p.m. 1 p.m.
Book Club N/A Friday, May 14
1 p.m.
Lobby Stories N/A Tuesdays • 9:30 a.m.
Storytellers N/A Second Monday
1 p.m.
Woodcarvers Mondays • 9 a.m. N/A
Craft Group Wednesdays • 9 a.m. N/A
Yesteryear Singers Mondays • 9:30 a.m. N/A
MONTHLY MOVIES
Join us at the Active Adult Center and the Trail Winds Active Adult Wing
for a movie with friends; no food allowed at this time. Limited seating.
Please call to sign up.
Active Adult Center Trail Winds Active Adult Wing
Second & Fourth Tuesdays • 1 p.m. First & Third Mondays • 12:30 p.m.
303-255-7850 720-977-5777
May 11 . . . . Ford v. Ferrari May 3 . . . . . . Hidden Figures
May 25 . . . . . Dark Waters May 17. . . . . LBJ
Jun 8 . . . . . . Judy Jun 7. . . . . . . The Hurricane
Jun 22 . . . . . Just Mercy Jun 21. . . . . . Miracle Season
Jul 13 . . . . . . Brian Banks Jul 5 . . . . . . . God Bless the
July 27 . . . . . A Beautiful Day in the Broken Road
Neighorhood Jul 19. . . . . . Green Book
Aug 10 . . . . . Instant Family Aug 2 . . . . . . On the Basis of Sex
Aug 24 . . . . . Mary Poppins Returns Aug 16 . . . . . Won't You Be My
Neighbor
8 thorntonparks.com • 303-538-PARK (7275)ACTIVE ADULT EVENTS
Visit gocot.net/aac or call 303-255-7850 for current offerings.
ACTIVE ADULT CENTER TRAIL WINDS ACTIVE
SAVE THE DATE EVENTS ADULT WING EVENTS
CINCO DE MAYO LUNCH TEA AT TRAIL WINDS
Wednesday, May 5 Join us for a relaxing afternoon tea.
MOTHER'S DAY TEA Fees: $10R/$12NR
Friday, May 7 539110-A Tu May 11 1-3 p.m.
POLICE DEPT APPRECIATION AGELESS OUTINGS
Wednesday, June 9 Join us for a presentation by author
FATHER'S DAY LUNCH Mary Archer who has a guide for
Friday, June 18 planning outings within a two hour
drive of Denver. Call 720-977-5977
PATRIOTIC LUNCH to sign up. Free!
Friday, July 2 Th Jun 10 10 a.m.
ACTIVE ADULT CENTER JUNE POTLUCK
GRAND OPENING EVENT Bring a dish or dessert to share;
Friday, August 13 education afterward. Free!
Event details to follow and will Call 720-977-5777 to sign up.
be based on current gathering Tu Jun 15 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
restrictions.
SUMMER ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Join us for ice cream, sponsored
by Sunny Acres and music by Scott
Buckley! Fees: $10R/$12NR
539111-A Fr Jul 9 2-4 p.m.
MAY-AUGUST 2021 9ACTIVE ADULT LECTURES
PLANNING LECTURES LEONARDO DA VINCI I AAC
Free! Registration required. Inventor, artist, scientist, engineer,
architect, philosopher, and more.
ADVANCED DIRECTIVES Review the life, work, and lasting
Living Will, Medical POA and impact of a true Renaissance Man
Five Wishes and a clear creative genius.
Anne Marie Estes, LCSW, CCM 531412-A Tu Aug 17 2 p.m.
with HealthONE at North Suburban
Medical Center, will explain WELLNESS LECTURES
the difference between these with Laura Brieser-Smith, MPH, RD, CHFS
documents and how they are Fees: $5R/$6NR
utilized in the hospital. She will AGE PROOF YOUR BODY I AAC
provide all materials necessary to Aches, pains, loss of flexibility,
complete these forms and answer weight gain: it’s hard to get old!
any questions you may have. What we eat and the exercises we
We May 12 1 p.m. AAC do can help to minimize the effects.
Th Jul 8 10 a.m. TWRC Specific foods and exercises will be
discussed.
EDUCATIONAL LECTURES 531413-A We May 26 1 p.m.
with Active Minds
Fees: $5R/$6NR SHOULD I GO GLUTEN-FREE? I AAC
Following a wheat free or gluten
NATIONAL PARKS I TWRC free diet is all the rage right now.
The world's first national park, Learn if a gluten free diet is right for
Yellowstone, was created by an you, and how to modify your diet to
act of Congress in 1872. Today, eliminate gluten, if needed.
the national park system includes 531414-A We Jun 30 1 p.m.
over 400 units (58 national parks),
BATTLE CELLULITE'S BULGE I AAC
over 84 million acres of land and Cellulite – that dimply deposit
hosts over 300 million visitors per of fat on our hips, thighs and
year. Join Active Minds as we tell buttocks. Just the word makes us
the story of the development of our cringe. Learn what strategies may
national parks system and highlight work to reduce or eliminate cellulite
some of the more notable parks and what products are too good to
and their stories. be true.
531410-A Tu Jun 15 1 p.m. 531415-A We Jul 28 1 p.m.
ROOTS OF ROCK & ROLL I AAC BRAIN HEALTHY HABITS FOR
Rock music has evolved with the ALZEIMER'S PREVENTION I AAC
decades and now includes many Research has shown that
variations of sounds that range consuming more of certain foods
from the likes of Chuck Berry, Elvis and nutrients and less of others, in
Presley and the recently deceased combination with regular exercise
Little Richard. Trace the history and can decrease the risk of developing
cultural impact of this powerful this debilitating disease. Learn
force. which foods and types of exercise
531411-A Th Jul 8 2 p.m. are best for your brain.
531416-A We Aug 25 1 p.m.
10 thorntonparks.com • 303-538-PARK (7275)ACTIVE ADULT HIKES & WALKS
THURSDAY EXPERIENCED HIKES Van departs at 7 a.m.
Activity No. Date Location Fees R/NR Miles Elev. Nearest
RT gain Town
535101-A May 6 Hidden Mesa OS $16R/$20NR 6.8 470 Franktown
535102-A May 13 North Table $11.50R/$14.50NR 6 550 Golden
Mesa
535103-A May 20 Deserted Village $19R/$24NR 6 280 Glen Haven
535104-A May 27 Beaver Brook $12.50R/$16R 5.2 850 Golden
535105-A Jun 3 Lake $19R/$24NR 4.2 770 Estes Park/
Haiyaha* RMNP
535106-A Jun 10 Maxwell Falls $14R/$17.50NR 4 600 Evergreen
535107-A Jun 17 Mills Lake* $19.50R/$24.50NR 5.3 780 Estes Park/
RMNP
535108-A Jun 24 Burning Bear $18.50R/23.50NR 5 600 Grant
Trail
535109-A Jul 1 Lost Lake $14.50/$18.50NR 2.8 700 Nederland
535110-A Jul 8 Chief Mountain $13R/$16.50NR 3 900 Bergen Park
Trail
535111-A Jul 15 Lulu City* $22R/$27.50NR 7 320 Estes Park/
RMNP
535112-A Jul 22 Columbine Lake $23.50R/$29.50NR 6 990 Tabernash
535113-A Jul 29 Ceran St. Vrain/ $17R/$21.50NR 6 686 Ward
Miller Rock
535114-A Aug 5 Herman Gulch $17R/$21.50NR 6.5 1600 Bakerville
535115-A Aug 12 Cub Creek Trail $15R/$19NR 5 1000 Evergreen
535116-A Aug 19 Monarch Lake/ $23.50R/$29.50NR 6 450 Granby
Cascade Creek
535117-A Aug 26 French Pass $20.50R/$26NR 5 1000 Divide
Trail
THORNTON NATURE For additional information on any of the
scheduled hikes, please call Kate Yates at
WALKS Van departs at 8 a.m. 720-977-5853.
Be prepared to walk up to two miles, Thornton Active Adult Center is an equal
though exact mileage will vary. opportunity service provider and operates under
special-use permits from the Arapaho/Roosevelt
Activity No. Date Location and Pike National Forests.
535120-A May 3 Carpenter Park To receive a full refund, please cancel by 4:30
p.m., one week prior to the departure date.
535121-A May 17 Eastlake HIKING EQUIPMENT
535122-A Jun 7 Carpenter Park Day backpack, footwear with good support and
rugged soles for traction, rain gear or poncho,
535123-A Jun 21 Eastlake snacks/lunch, at least one quart of water, clothing
for the time of year and varying weather, hat,
535124-A Jul 12 Carpenter Park sunglasses and sunscreen. For a more detailed
equipment list, please call 720-977-5853.
535125-A Jul 19 Eastlake
*AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PASS
535126-A Aug 9 Carpenter Park Bring your America the Beautiful Pass or $10 per
person for RMNP entry (Estes Park hikes).
535127-A Aug 23 Eastlake
MAY-AUGUST 2021 11ACTIVE ADULT STAFF
ACTIVE ADULT CENTER ACTIVE ADULT CENTER
RECREATION & KITCHEN STAFF
COMMUNITY KITCHEN MANAGER & CHEF
PROGRAM SUPERVISOR Jim Davis
Jenny Ressl 720-977-5854
720-977-5852 jim.davis@ThorntonCO.gov
jenny.ressl@ThorntonCO.gov
ASSISTANT COOK
RECREATION Frances Ramirez
COORDINATOR 720-977-5854
Kate Yates frances.ramirez@ThorntonCO.gov
Adult Enrichment &
Outdoor Recreation TRAIL WINDS
720-977-5853 RECREATION
kate.yates@ThorntonCO.gov CENTER
ACTIVE ADULT WING
SENIOR CITIZEN
PROGRAM SPECIALIST RECREATION
Sheri Palizzi COORDINATOR
720-977-5859 Janice Koch
sheri.palizzi@ThorntonCO.gov 720-977-5855
janice.koch@ThorntonCO.gov
RECREATION SUPPORT
SPECIALIST GUEST RELATIONS
Marisol Cardenas SPECIALIST
720-977-5858 Miriah Clark-Postle
marisol.cardenas@ThorntonCO.gov 720-977-5777
miriah.clark-postle@ThorntonCO.gov
GUEST RELATIONS SPECIALIST
Vanessa Pacheco
303-255-7850
vanessa.pacheco@ThorntonCO.gov
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