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Fort Collins Senior Center
PH: (970) 221-6644
The Senior Center was recognized in the top 12 by the National Council on Aging and the National Institute of Senior Centers for 2008 and 2009. The center was awarded National Accreditation in 2003 and 2009. Of 15,000 centers in the U.S., fewer than 200 receive this distinction; the Senior Center is one of only two in Colorado. The Senior Center provides a focal point for programs and services for aging adults and their families.
Features:
- 25-yard, 4-lane pool
- 10-person spa
- Jog/walk track
- Gymnasium
- Multi-use area with stage
- Classrooms
- Pool/snooker
- Art rooms
- Kitchen and lounge
- Media center and library
- Community gardens
News/Events
Rockies vs. Seattle
Date: Sunday, 5/20
Time: 11:15 AM-6 PM
Cost: $30
For more information, please call the Senior Center at 970.221.6644.
Month of May - Visual Arts and Crafts Show
The Fort Collins Senior Center hosts its’ 18th annual Visual Arts and Crafts Show. The show draws unique and diverse arts and crafts both regionally and nationally from seniors who are 50 and older. With more than 30 different categories of artistic expression you are sure to find something that catches your fancy. The entire lobby and many hallways are transformed into a gallery to exhibit the local senior talent.
Viewing Hours:
Monday –Fri, 6:00 AM-9:00 PM
Sat, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Sun, 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
Cost: Free
Dinner at the White Fence in Lakewood "Traveling Gourmet"
Date: Wednesday, 5/23
Time: 3:30-8 PM
Cost: $40
For more information, please call the Senior Center at 970.221.6644.
Doc Holliday Casino
Date: Tuesday, 5/15
Time: 8 AM-5 PM
Cost: $12
For more information, please call the Senior Center at 970.221.6644.
Trips & Travel - Colorado Symphony "A Sea Symphony"
Date: Sunday, 5/13
Time: Noon-6:00 PM
Cost: $60 member/$65 non-member
For more information, please call the Senior Center at 970.221.6644.
Senior Hikes
Wed, May 2, - Pawnee Grasslands (Moderate) - 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, $19
Tues, May 8 - Hall Ranch Open Space (Moderate) - 8:00 AM-2:30 PM, $19
Fri, May 11 – Bobcat Ridge (Easy-Moderate) - 8:00 AM-12:00 PM, $14
Wed, May 16 - Betasso Preserve (Easy-Moderate) - 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, $19
Fri, May 18 - Soapstone Natural Area (Moderate) - 8:00 AM-1:00 PM, $19
Mon, May 21 - South Mesa Trail Views (Moderate) - 8:00 AM-4:00 PM, $19
Thurs, May 24 - Red Mountain Open Space (Easy-Moderate) - 8:00 AM-2:00 PM, $19
Tues, May 29- Eldorado Canyon St Park (Moderate) - 8:00 AM-3:00 PM, $19
Thurs, May 31 - Mt. Margaret (Moderate) - 8:00 AM-4:00 PM $19
For more information, please call the Senior Center at 970.221.6644.
Cussler's Car Museum
Who doesn’t love beautiful old cars? Novelist Clive Cussler has a museum in Arvada that features spectacular autos that are a part of his Dirk Pitt novels. See the 1928 Isotta Franschini Tipo 8 AS, the 1948 Talbot-Lago Grand Sport coupe and more than 100 others. It’s a car lover’s dream. After the tour, we will have lunch before returning home. Note: Trip includes transportation, museum entrance, lunch and escort.
Date: Thursday, 5/17
Time: 9 AM-3 PM
Cost: $38
For more information, please call the Senior Center at 970.221.6644.
Cirque Dreams @ Union Colony Civic Theatre
Created and directed by Neil Goldberg, along with world-famous Cirque Dreams entertainment, this one-of-a-kind variety show spans decades and unites generations. Re-live popular and timeless tunes with a kaleidoscope of Cirque Dreams talent, extravagant costumes and theatrical mayhem. Note: Trip includes transportation, ticket and escort.
Date: Saturday, 5/12
Time: 6:15-11 PM
Cost: $51
For more information, please call the Senior Center at 970.221.6644.