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We Want to Hear From You
If you have any ideas for new or expanded programs, please do not hesitate in contacting us. We are always interested in new ways to get the people in our community off the couch and into a healthy, productive activity. Please call us at 970-249-7705 or email us with your ideas.
Montrose Connection
Are you new to Montrose? Not sure what is happening around town? Trying to find a place where you can connect with like-minded people? Looking for someone to learn to play golf with? Hoping to find a couple or person to enjoy the Bronco game with?
These are just some of the items you will discover at our monthly sessions. We are Montrose residents of all ages who get together to share ideas on things to do, places to go, our hobbies or interests and hope to find others with the same passions. Join us on the 3rd Monday of every month from 6:15 - 8:00 p.m. for a lively discussion on any topic you would like to share. Register at the Montrose Community Rec. Center or go to online to www.meetup.com/montrose-new-in-town-meetup.
- Date: 3rd Monday monthly: Dec. 17, Jan. 21, Feb. 11, Mar. 18
- Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
- Fee: FREE
- Location: Montrose Library Community Room
Open Line Dancing
Learn how to perform line dance steps and receive dance description with the counts and formation. Instructor: Gilbert Cascante.
- Day/Time:
- 1st, 2nd & 4th Mondays, 4 p.m.- 6 p.m.
- 3rd Mondays, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. (no class 9/3 & 10/8)
- Fee: $2 donation
- Location: Senior Center
- Instructor: Gilbert Cascante
Crafty Chatty Group
Bring your UFO's (unfinished objects) and socialize while you work. Make new friends with similar talents and interests. Stuck? Get help with your project from other crafters. No project? Come to socialize and get your creative juices flowing. You may find a project that looks like fun to you. No charge to join this group. Bring your own materials. Call Judy at 249-7198 or Joan at 246-8580 for more information.
- Dates: Every Tuesday
- Time: 9:45 am - 11:30 am
- Location: Senior Center Craft Room
- Instructor: Joy Long
Jam Session/Sing Along
Join us if you play an instrument and/or sing! This is a casual group that you can attend as your time permits. Each person gets a turn to pick and lead a song and others play along. This is a free get together. Call Cindy at 252-4884 if you have questions. Spectators who enjoy listening to music are also welcome to attend.
- Days: Mondays
- Time: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- Location: Senior Center
- Fee: FREE
Painting on Glass
Make a beautiful piece in each of these instructor led classes. All supplies provided except brushes.
- Date: Wednesdays Sept. 19, Oct. 17, Nov. 14
- Time: 12:30 - 3:00 pm
- Location: Senior Center Craft Room
- Fee: $5 per class
- Instructor: Joy Long
Ceramics Get Together
Complete as many projects as you want. Purchase your own bisque projects locally or at Mary's Ceramics, 2807 C 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction. Underglaze and acrylic paints are provided. Call Cindy if you have any questions 252-4884.
- Date: Wednesday Sept. 5 - Dec. 12th
- Time: 12:30 - 3:00 pm
- Location: Senior Center Craft Room
- Fee: $15 per session
Monday Night Out
Join us the third Monday of every month for excellent food, company, games and dancing. Pick and choose the activities you want to participate in on Monday Night Out.
- Date: Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 15, Nov. 19
- Times:
- Bingo 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- Potluck 5:00 - 6:00 pm (Bring a dish to share; main dish, service and beverages are provided)
- Jam Session 4:00 - 6:00 pm
- Line Dancing 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- Hand and Foot 5:45 - 8:00 pm
- Latin Dancing 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- Fee: $2 donation
- Location: Montrose Senior Center
Saturday Night Dances
Dance to live music on the second and fourth Saturday nights monthly from 7:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Pay at the door.
- Fee: $5/person
- Time: 7:30 - 11:00 p.m.
- Location: Senior Center Dinning Room
- Dec 8: New Vision
- Dec 31: Ghost River (9pm - 1 am)
- Jan 12: New Vision
- Jan 26: Thin Air
- Feb 9: Ghost River
- Feb 23: New Vision
- Mar 9: Route 66
- Mar 23: New Vision
Register early – trips fill quickly. Pre-registration is required for all trips. The minimum participants for a trip to run is 7; Max 13 unless otherwise noted. Get on the waiting list if trip is full. We do have cancellations or sometimes schedule a second vehicle. Register on line, montroserec.com, at the Montrose Community Rec Center or call 970-249-7705 to register.
Stretch Exercise
This is a self-led, taped program with a volunteer instructor, Esther Montonati. Go at your own pace and get support from your peers. This class will increase flexibility and add to your energy.
- Days: Monday, Wednesday and Friday (ongoing)
- Time: 9:00 - 9:30 a.m.
- Fee: Free
- Location: Senior Center
- Instructor: Esther Montonati
Zumba® DVD
Zumba® is a dance fitness program that combines Latin and international music with dance in effort to make exercise fun. Join us with our volunteer leaders and learn new moves following DVD instruction.
- Days: Tuesday, Thursday (ongoing)
- Time: 9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
- Fee: Free
- Location: Senior Center Dining Room
Reflexology **New days added
Reflexology is a complimentary therapy, which works on your feet to help heal the whole body. It helps improve circulation, promote better health, and rejuvenate your body and soul.
- Dates: Dec. 14, Jan. 4 & 18, Feb. 1 & 15, Mar. 1 & 15
- Time: 8:30 a.m. - Noon; Appointments necessary, call Cindy at 252-4884 to schedule
- Fee: $15 for 20 minutes
- Location: Senior Center
- Instructor: Cheryl Adams, Certified Reflexologist
Judy Fletcher, RN Pedicures
Services include: foot assessment, foot soak, nail trim and thinning, corn and callus removal, skin sloughing treatment, and a light peppermint massage to improve circulation. Pedicures are performed by Registered Nurse, Judy Fletcher.
- Days/Dates: Tuesdays; Dec. 11 & 18, Jan. 8 & 22, Feb. 5 & 19, Mar. 5 & 19
- Time: By appointment only, call Cindy at 252-4884 to schedule
- Fee: $30
- Location: Senior Center (December and January)
- Location: Recreation Center (February and March)
Chair Massage
Treat yourself to a relaxing massage with our certified massage therapist. Discover the many health-enhancing benefits of massage therapy. Far beyond simply making you feel good, massage has an impressive range of therapeutic effects that work to improve health and well-being.
- Certified Massage Therapist: Michele Grimmett & Dan Mohr
- Donna's Dates: Dec. 10, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, Mar. 11
- Michele's Dates: Dec. 18, Jan. 22, Feb. 26, Mar. 26
- Time: Call Cindy to schedule an appointment; 252-4884
- Fee: $10 for ages 50+, $15 under 50 (15 minute massage)
- Location: Senior Center
Moving with Mike - The Complete Workout for Older Adults
This DVD led workout includes warm up, 20 minute workout and a 5 minute relaxing stretch exercise cool down. The work out section includes exercises for balance, leg strength, upper body strength, coordination and posture. The DVD shows both standing and sitting options. This class is led by an instructor
- Days: Tuesday & Thursday, ongoing
- Time: 9:00. - 9:30 am
- Fee: Free
- Location: Senior Center Dining Room
DENTAL HYGIENE - WINTER SPECIAL!
Dental cleanings are a major part of your oral care regimen in order to prevent dental cavities, gum disease and tooth loss. Services are performed by Sarah Summers, Registered Dental Hygienist and owner of mobile hygiene service, Front Door Dental. Medicaid, Dental Insurance, and Private Pay accepted. WINTER SPECIAL! Free Digital Dental X-RAYS with a purchase of a dental cleaning. {Valued at $120} Call Sarah at 970-773-6969 to schedule. All Ages Welcome
- Fee: Call Sarah for pricing 970-773-6969 - Medicaid and insurance accepted
- Dates: 3rd Thursdays: Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21, Mar 2, Apr 18
- Location: Senior Center (Dec, Jan & April)
- Recreation Center (Feb & March)
- Registered Dental Hygienist: Sarah Summers
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
50+ Games at the Senior Center
| Game | Date | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billards Room (Open play) | Mon. - Fri. | 8:30 am - 4:00 pm | FREE |
| Bingo (Valley Manor calling) | 2nd & 4th Wednesdays | 1:00 - 2:00 pm | $1.00 |
| Bingo ( Joy Portenier calling) | 3rd Wednesday | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | $2.00 |
| Bingo (Monday night out) | Dec. 17, Jan. 21, Feb. 11, Mar. 18 | 4:00 pm | $2.00 |
| Bridge (contact Ray 417-4548) | Mondays (except 12/24, 12/31 and 2/18) | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | Call |
| Bridge (contact Bob 209-2476) | 2nd & 4th Fridays | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | Call |
| Bunco | 1st Tuesday of each month | 1:00 pm | FREE |
| Hand and Foot | Thursdays | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | FREE |
| Mahjogg (learn to play, call Leni at 240-6188) | Tuesdays | 1:00 - 4:00 pm | FREE |
| Mexican Train | 2nd Tuesday monthly | 1:00 pm | FREE |
| Montrose Cribbage Club | Thursdays | 1:00 -3:00 pm | FREE |
| Omaha Poker | 4th & 5th Tuesdays | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | $1.00 |
| Omaha Poker Tournament | 3rd Tuesday | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | $2.50 |
| Pinochle | Wednesdays | 1:00 pm | FREE |
| Texas Hold'em | 4th Monday (except 12/24) | 1:00 - 3:00 pm | $1.00 |
| Texas Hold'em Tournament | 1st Wednesday | 1:00 - 3:15 pm | $2.50 |
FREE and FUN Presentations are at the Senior Center at 1:00pm. Call Marilyn at 901-9914 if you have questions and to confirm you will be attending the program.
Smart Phone help Get one to one help with Marc Hitchcox.
- Date: Dec. 11, Jan. 8 & 22, Feb. 12 & 26
The History of Montrose Colorado Trace the history of Montrose in pictures and documents from the removal of the Ute Indian Tribe to the development of the city and county of Montrose.
- Date: Monday, December 10th
- Presenter: Zilla May Brown
Crusaders for Wildlife Glen Hinshaw, a 34 year Wildlife Officer, shares true stories, pictures and adventures of wildlife stewardship from the late 1800s to the present.
- Date: Monday, January 14th
- Presenter: Glen Hinshaw
Travelogue of the Utah National Parks Historic information and a picturesque trip through the most unique landscapes of Utah.
- Date: Monday, February 11th
- Presenter: Kathryn Burke
New England Rails and Trails Is the travel bug biting? A representative from Premier World Discovery will walk you through the 8 day New England Rails trip that begins on Oct 5. She will preview 2020 travel opportunities that include Tuscany in the spring, Oregon for summer and Philly in the fall.
- Date: Monday, March 11th
- Presenter: Afrodite Pastroumas
Creative Arts
Circle of Friends Creative Arts
Bring your favorite project – art or craft; share your skills with others; learn new skills and make new friends. It’s informal, it’s fun and it’s free! Bring your own materials. For more information, call Charlene at 964-4317 or Barb at 249-1838.
- Days: Tuesdays
- Time: 8:30 am - noon Location: Meadowlark Court,
- 2378 Robins Way