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April 2020 Carbon Valley Senior Center 6615 Frederick Way, Frederick, CO (303) 833-2739 I www.cvprd.com Active Adults
April 2020
Carbon Valley Senior Center 6615 Frederick Way, Frederick, CO (303) 833-2739 I www.cvprd.com
Active Adults
Page 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Page 3 Programs
Page 4 - 5 Day Trips
Page 6 Meal Clubs
Page 6 & 7 Upcoming Travel
Page 8 Fun Facts
Page 9 Calendar of Events
Page 10 Programs
Page 11 Exercise
Page 12 Lunch Menu
EASTER CLOSURE CVPRD is closed on Sunday, April 12 in
observance of Easter.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Volunteers make great things happen!
Whether answering phones or making new comers feel welcome, our volunteers are the rock solid foundation to our successful pro-gram. We work with RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) so volunteers can track their hours using a recording sheet which is available at the senior center office. Call 303-833-2739 to learn more about how you can get involved.
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INTERACTING WITH MORE PEOPLE IS SHOWN TO KEEP OLDER ADULTS MORE ACTIVE Source: University of Texas at Austin
It's been said that variety is the spice of life, and now scientists say variety in your social circle may help you live longer. Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have found that older adults who spend more time interacting with a wide range of people were more likely to be physically active and had greater emotional well-being.
In a paper out Feb. 20 in the Journals of Gerontology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, researchers found that study participants who interacted more with family members and close friends, as well as acquaintances, casual friends, service providers and strangers were more likely to have higher levels of physical activity, less time spent sitting or lying around, greater positive moods and fewer nega-tive feelings. It is the first study to link social engagement with physical activity throughout the day.
"Adults often grow less physically active and more sedentary as they age, and these behaviors pose a risk factor for disease and death," said Karen Fingerman, a professor of human development and family sciences at UT Austin and the director of the university's new Texas Aging & Longevity Center. "It is diffi-cult to convince people to go to the gym or commit to work out on a regular basis. But they may be will-ing to reach out to acquaintances, attend an organized group event, or talk to the barrista who serves them at their favorite coffee shop. Socializing in these contexts also can increase physical activity and diverse behaviors in ways that benefit health without necessarily working up a sweat."
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Page 3 PROGRAMS
COFFEE WITH DEAN Come with questions or simply come to chat with Dean Rummel, Executive Director of Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District. You may also submit questions ahead of time by dropping them in the topic jar at the Senior Center.
2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-10:30 am
Senior Center
WILL MAKING SEMINAR In a single, easy, and enjoyable session, you’ll com-plete a will, living will, medical power of attorney, financial power of attorney, and organ donor card, all with the help of a licensed attorney and her staff. Cost includes materials, witnessing, notariz-ing, individual review, and plenty of time for discus-sion and questions. Participants do not need to bring anything to class. Minimum: 6 pre-paid Tuesday, April 14, 4 - 8 pm $132 District, $165 Non-District Senior Center
HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT Round up your friends and family for the first ever Carbon Valley Horseshoe Tourna-ment! Horseshoes is the perfect lawn game to enjoy with others in a friendly, competitive environment. With a stake in the ground on each team’s side, two teams of two will each take turns tossing horseshoes (four per team) at the stake on the opposite end for rewarded points. Age: 16+ Saturday, April 25, 1 - 5 pm Team Fee: $20 Location: Recreation Center Horseshoe Pits (behind back parking lot) Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 23
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Page 4 DAY TRIPS
CURTAINS AT CANDLELIGHT DINNER PLAYHOUSE(3) It’s the brassy, bright and promising year of 1959. Boston’s Colonial Theatre is host to the opening night performance of a new musical. When the leading lady mysteriously dies on stage, the entire cast and crew are suspects. Enter a local detective, who just happens to be a musical theatre fan. A hi-larious journey for both performers and the audi-ence. Cancellation Deadline: Two weeks prior Friday April 10, 4:30 pm - 8:30 pm Fee: $84 District, $105 Non-District
DOWNTOWN AQUARIFORNEY MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION (4) The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of over 600 artifacts relating to his-torical transportation. It began 60 years ago with a single 1921 Kissel, but soon expanded to include vehicles, but also buggies, steam locomotives, air-craft, carriages, rail equipment, and much more! Cancellation Deadline: Two weeks prior Friday, April 18, 10 am - 2 pm Fee: $22 District, $28 Non-District
MARDI GRAS CASINO (4) Sit back and relax as you are comfortably taken to the Mardi Gras Casino in Blackhawk. The casino package includes $5 food credit, $5 free play on card and free drinks while gambling. A player’s card must be used to earn and receive the package. You must be 21 or older to go on the trip. Fees in-cludes transportation. Food cost on your own. Can-cellation Deadline: Two weeks prior Monday, April 27, 8 am - 5 pm Fee: $7 District, $9 Non-District
TRIPS COMING IN MAY Bowling Friday, May 8 Mardi Gras Casino Monday, May 18
TRIPS TRIP EXERTION CHART This is a generalization of the exertion levels for the trips listed below: 1 Easy, mostly sitting 2 Easy, mostly sitting with some walking 3 Moderate, some walking, possible stairs 4 Moderate to high, lots of walking, outside,
some elevation 5 High, long day, lots of walking, stairs, elevation
CANCELLATION DEADLINE Cancellations initiated after the cancellation dead-line will not be refunded unless the space can be filled by another participant. You may still register after this deadline if space allows.
BOWLING (3) Have time to spare? Join us for a few games of bowling at Centennial Lanes in Longmont. Fees include transportation, escort, two games and shoe rental. Grab food at the snack bar at your own cost. Cancellation Deadline: One week prior Friday, April 10, 9:30 am - noon Fee: $16 District, $20 Non-District
UPCOMING DAY TRIPS Page 5
MEAL CLUB Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals, and converse with friendly dinner companions. Fees include transportation and escort. Food cost is on your own. Cancellation Deadline: One week prior Fee: $9 District, $12 Non-District Couples Pricing: Buy one, get one half off
APRIL BREAKFAST CLUB Modern Market Wednesday, April 15, 9:30 am - noon
LUNCH CLUB Zoup In Firestone Tuesday, April 7, 10:30 am - 1 pm
SUPPER CLUB Gurkhas In Longmont Thursday, April 16, 4:30 - 8 pm
MAY BREAKFAST CLUB Red Rooster in Longmont Wednesday May 6, 9:30 am - noon
LUNCH CLUB Real Fish and Chips In Lafayette Friday, May 29, 10:30 am- 1 pm
SUPPER CLUB Texas de Brazil in Denver Monday, May 11, 4:30 - 8 pm
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FITNESS Page 6
SILVERSNEAKERS® ORIENTATION Join us for a guided tour of the rec center and learn how to use the cardio equipment. Register at www.cvprd.com or by calling 303-833-3660. First Thursday of the month, 1:30 pm, Rec Center SILVERSNEAKERS® JUICE BAR Existing and new SilverSneakers® participants are welcome to enjoy friendly conversation, coffee, juice, fresh fruit, and pastries. Last Friday of the month, 8 - 11 am, Rec Center SILVERSNEAKERS® BOOM MOVE A higher intensity aerobic dance workout that improves cardio endurance and burns calories. The class focuses on simple dance moves then builds into more complex sequences. SILVERSNEAKERS® CARDIO* Includes easy to follow low-impact movement and upper body strength, abdominal conditioning, and stretching and relaxation exercises designed to energize your active lifestyle. Floor option available. SILVERSNEAKERS® CIRCUIT* Combine fun with fitness to increase your cardi-ovascular and muscular endurance power with a standing circuit workout. Upper body strength work with handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneakers® ball is alternated with non-impact choreography. A chair is offered for support, stretching, and relaxation exercises. SILVERSNEAKERS® CLASSIC* Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activity for daily living skills. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance. A chair is used for seated and/or standing support.
SILVERSNEAKERS® STABILITY Focus on specific exercises to improve strength and power around the ankle, knee, and hip joints while improving your reaction time. This class is designed for fall prevention and is suitable for nearly every fitness level. A chair may be used for balance and support. Held at Senior Center.
SILVERSNEAKERS® YOGASTRETCH A series of seated and standing yoga poses utiliz-ing a chair for support so you can perform a variety postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Suitable for nearly every fitness level. TAI CHI Gentle moving poses and low impact exercises that helps build balance, a healthy spirit, mind and body. ZUMBA GOLD® A modified Zumba® class for active older adults that recreates the original moves you love at a lower-intensity. Easy to follow Zumba® choreog-raphy that focuses on balance, range of motion and coordination.
AQUA FITNESS AQUA BOOT CAMP Intervals, plyometrics, and drills in the hydrodynamic pool environment results in an explosive workout. AQUA POWER Get your heart pumping during this moderate-intensity, full-body workout. The class includes both cardio and muscle conditioning segments using a variety of equipment followed by active stretching. DEEP WATER AQUA TONE Uses belts and noodles for support in deep water. Exercises will challenge the core without stress on the joints. Comfort in deep water is encouraged. RIVER EXTREME A fast-paced river class designed to challenge and condition the entire body. RIVER STRENGTH Utilizes resistance with tools, aerobic intervals, and active recovery providing a great calorie burning workout.
View the group fitness schedule at www.cvprd.com.
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The researchers asked study participants about their activities and social encounters every three hours for about a week. Participants also wore electronic devices to monitor their physical activity. Fingerman and the team observed that during the three-hour periods when participants were engaging with a greater variety of social partners, they reported engaging in a greater variety of activities such as leaving the house, walking, talking with others, or shopping. They also engaged in more objectively measured physical activity, and less time being sedentary.
Previous studies have shown that close social ties, like family and close friends, can be beneficial to old-er adults by providing a buffer against stress and improving emotional well-being. Researchers had not examined physical activity or the benefits of more peripheral social ties.
This study showed those acquaintances or peripheral ties may encourage older adults to be more physi-cally active, a key factor that has been shown to contribute to physical and emotional health, as well as cognitive ability. Continued on page 8
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Continued from page 7 "Older adults may be able to be more sedentary with their close friends and family -- sitting and watch-ing TV or otherwise lounging at home," Fingerman said. "But to engage with acquaintances, older adults must leave the house, or at least get up out of their chair to answer the door."
The study included more than 300 adults over 65 years old who lived in the Austin metro area and con-trolled for factors such as age, race, gender, marital status, education and ethnicity.
"Prior research on aging has focused almost entirely on the benefits of social connection with close so-cial ties such as a spouse or an adult child," said co-author Debra Umberson, sociology professor and director of UT Austin's Population Research Center. "This new research relies on truly novel data that capture both the amount and quality of contact with all types of people that the elderly encounter throughout the day -- and the results show us that these routine encounters have important benefits for activity levels and psychological well-being. This new information suggests the importance of policies and programs that support and promote routine and informal social participation."
The research was funded by the National Institute on Aging and the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. Graduate student Meng Huo of The University of Texas at Austin and Susan T. Charles professor of psychology of the University of California at Irvine contributed to the study.
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April 2020 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
1 Game Day
1 pm
SilverSneakers Stability 10:30 am
2 Weld County Lunch
12 pm
Diamond Dots 1 pm
3 G.I. Coffee
8:30 am
6 7 Zoup 10:30
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Craft Group 1 pm
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9 Weld County Lunch
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15 Modern Market
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1 pm
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Mardi Gras Casino 8 am - 5 pm
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Weld County Lunch 12 pm
Craft Group 1 pm
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Page 10 PROGRAMS
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WEEKLY DROP-IN PROGRAMS
TUESDAY Craft Group………………………………………….……...1 - 4 pm Get creative during our weekly group that meets to sew, knit, and work on other crafts and chit-chat. Everyone is welcome!
WEDNESDAY Game Day……………………………………………….…………….1 pm We’ve got Dominoes, Skipbo, Hand & Foot, Pinochle and more! You may also bring your own game. Bring your lunch at noon or just come at 1 pm to play. Popcorn and snow cones provided on occasion. Yum!
THURSDAY Coloring & Diamond Painting Group….1 pm Create stunning pieces of art, reduce stress and enjoy conversation and comradery at our coloring and diamond painting group.
FRIDAY G.I. Coffee Hour………………………………….…….8:30 am Chat with other veterans, meet new friends, and connect with old. Don’t be surprised if you stay longer than an hour.
PICKLEBALL Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9 am - noon Come play the sweet game with the sour name! Pickleball is an addictive paddle sport that combines tennis and ping pong. Drop-in play is Monday through Friday at the Carbon Valley Recreation Center. Nets and balls are provided. Paddles are available for checkout. Fee: Daily admission or membership *Schedule subject to change due to gym availability.
WELD COUNTY NUTRITION LUNCH Enjoy a delicious lunch every Tuesday and Thursday at noon at the rec center. Registration is required by 11 am the day before the lunch. To register, call 303-833-3660 x 107. Suggested donation of $4 for 60+. Fee of $14 for ages 59 and younger. View the menu on back of newsletter.
WELD FOOD BANK MOBILE FOOD PANTRY 2nd Wednesday from 9 - 11 am 4185 Salazar Way (Otter Box), Frederick
1st & 4th Thursday from 10 am - noon 701 Carbondale, Dacono
For questions or to verify the schedule, call the Weld Food Bank at 970-356-2119 x 306.
Page 11 EASTER FACTS America’s Sweet Tooth
Americans spend roughly $1.9 billion on Easter candy every year. It is the second biggest candy holiday after Halloween.
What did you say?
According to 76% of Americans, the eats on the chocolate bunny should be the first thing eaten.
Bunny Beginnings
The first story of a rabbit (later named the “Easter Bunny”) hiding eggs in a garden was published in
1680 .
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