Winter Recreator Table of Contents

Members play drop-in party bridge

Ongoing Tu 12:30–4:00 PM No Fee

Ongoing Th 5:30–8:30 PM No Fee

Pinochle – M

Members play drop-in party Pinochle

Ongoing Tu 12:30–4:00 PM No Fee

Ongoing Th 5:30–8:30 PM No Fee

Bridge Mentoring – M

Mentoring instruction is based on Standard American Bridge. Nila Hobbs will help you with working through the play of the hands.

12/9, 12/23 M 6:30–8:30 PM No Fee

Duplicate Bridge, members $2.80, non-members $3.50

Ongoing F 11:30 AM–4:00 PM No Fee

Celebrate October, November and December birthdays and anniversaries of the Senior Center members with cake and a gift.

12/19 Th 1:30–3:00 PM No Fee

Ongoing topical discussions with donuts and coffee.

Ongoing F 10:00–11:30 AM No Fee

Join us for new release movies! Schedule of movie titles available at registration desk.

12/13, 12/20 F 1:00–3:00 PM No Fee

Gather your friends and family and celebrate the love of your life at this Valentine Celebration. A three course meal will be served and dance music provided featuring Rock and Roll and Country music from the late 50’s and early 60’s.

2/15 Sa 5:30–9:00 PM $20 112444-01

Member Price $16

Annual Membership Meeting

Find out what is current at the Senior Center and provide input. We need your help to maintain the high level of customer satisfaction and life enrichment for which the Senior Center has been nationally recognized. RSVP at the registration desk or call 970.221.6644. Brunch will be provided.

1/9 Th 9:00–11:00 AM No Fee

Join Mike and Sharon Guli in the year 1875 as they prepare to travel to Fort Collins to stock up on supplies and have dinner with friends. You will see them dress for the day starting with undergarments. Learn about the historical, yet entertaining fashions of the time.

1/30 Th 11:30 AM–1:30 PM $36 112440-01

Member Price $16

Sandra Day O’Connor – M

Eva Sue Littleton, Fort Collins resident will introduce you to the life and times of the first female U.S. Supreme Court Justice. Nominated in 1981 by President Ronald Reagan, she was a key swing vote in many important cases during the 24 years she served, including the upholding of Roe v. Wade.

2/20 Th 11:30 AM–1:30 PM $36 112441-01

Member Price $16

Trips

General Information

Age: All Senior Center trips are for ages 50 & up unless
otherwise noted.

Registration: Pre-registration is required for all trips. Some ticketed events will have an early registration deadline. Call 970.221.6644 to register. Online registration through WebTrac is not available for trips at this time.

Refunds/Cancellation: When you purchase seats for any ticketed event, the sale is considered final. No refunds are given unless we resell that ticket.

Discounts: No discounts are allowed for trips.

Departure: Due to the expansion project at the Senior Center all trips will leave from Edora Pool and Ice Center (EPIC), 1801 Riverside Ave, Fort Collins, CO unless otherwise noted. Out of respect for the other participants we cannot wait for those “running late”. The trip will leave promptly at the posted trip time. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to avoid missing out.

Return Times: Due to traffic situations, length of show/program
or other unknown occurrences, all return times are approximate. Please do not schedule appointments close to return times in case delays occur.

What is included: All trip prices include at least transportation and escort. Many include more depending on the trip (See trip details).

Accommodations: Individuals who are not independent in daily living activities or are in need of extra supervision are encouraged to register and participate with a personal care attendant. At time of registration, please inform us of any accommodation needed.

There is no transportation fee for the personal care attendant providing assistance but he/she must pay for ticket or meal expenses if those are part of the trip fees. Attendants must register separately from individuals they are assisting so we can make sure to provide necessary seating, meals, tickets, etc.

All trips will leave from EPIC, 1801 Riverside Ave, unless

Leave the winter driving to us as you experience a wine tasting and dinner while staying at the Wine Country Inn, Palisades. Next we will head to Ouray/Telluride to ride in a warm snowcat out into the mountains then soak in the hot springs. You will enjoy a free day in Telluride riding the gondola and exploring.

1/21–1/24 Tu–F $778 105991-01

Double $649

Costa Rica: Rainforest Ramble – NW

Trip Preview: 10/23, 11/19, 12/17, 7–8 PM.

Deposit: $200.00

Explore active volcanoes and hike the rainforest with one of the region’s finest naturalists. Boat down a river alive with exotic birds and monkeys. Amble through coffee and banana plantations, and then meet the locals at a special fiesta of traditional foods, dancing and singing (4–6 miles of walking each day).

4/7–4/16 $4,435 205990-01

Double $3,799

Ongoing Trips

All trips will leave from EPIC, 1801 Riverside Ave, unless

Martini’s Bistro is located in an old Victorian mansion boasting the first bay window in Longmont. Circa 1890’s this was the newest technology. It is completely redesigned and comfortable inside,

12/12 Th 10:30 AM–3:00 PM $12 105931-01

Oak at Fourteenth is a neighborhood restaurant that features local and seasonal new American Cuisine in a friendly and professional atmosphere in Boulder. The simple yet inspired menus are focused around wood fire cookery. Entrees range from $10–14.

1/22 W 10:30 AM–3:00 PM $12 105931-02

Sam’s Diner

Featured on “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives,” Sam’s No.3 offers the chance to chill at a 50’s style diner in Denver. Sam Armatas opened a chain of diners in the 1920’s, and his son and grandsons continued the tradition by naming Sam’s after him. Sam’s offers a extensive menu with wide variety. Entrees range from $8–15.

2/4 Tu 10:30 AM–3:00 PM $12 105931-03

Sunday Out to Lunch – NW

We will head to somewhere in the specified area for lunch to enjoy a day out of the house. We won’t tell you which restaurant because the mystery is half the fun! A scenic ride home tops it off.

Niwot

Red Feather

2/9 Su 11:00 AM–3:00 PM $8 105934-02

Traveling Gourmet - NW

Note: Fee Includes van transportation and escort. Dinner cost is on your own.

Briarwood Inn

Come kick off the holiday season with a dinner experience at the award-winning Briarwood Inn in Golden featuring carolers singing classic holiday tunes. You will be surrounded by music and ornate decorations including a 15-foot tree in the Grand West Dining Room while you enjoy a delectable 4-course meal priced $40–80.

12/17 Tu 3:30–9:30 PM $20 105940-01

Chart House – Golden

Come enjoy spectacular views and exceptional service at Chart House. From top-of-the-catch seafood to succulent steaks, the menu is tailored to complement local cuisine while introducing a hint of the exotic. Also featured are a daily selection of fresh fish and decadent desserts. Entrees range from $20–40.

1/14 Tu 3:30–9:30 PM $20 105940-02

Mizuna

A contemporary American eatery heavily steeped in French tradition and technique, Mizuna is one of Denver’s most celebrated restaurants. The sand-colored walls and thoughtfully spaced tables lend an air of intimacy and occasion. Seasonal cuisine capitalizes on the most exquisite ingredients. Entrees priced $30–40.

2/18 Tu 3:30–9:30 PM $20 105940-03

December

All trips will leave from EPIC, 1801 Riverside Ave, unless

“Scrooge: The Musical” – NW M

“SCROOGE! The Musical” is a heart-warming family story based on “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens. The Candlelight Dinner Theatre is excited to enhance this yuletide favorite with new large-scale illusions and special effects, making “SCROOGE” a more magical show than ever before.

Note: Fee includes transportation, dinner including non-alcoholic drink, gratuity, show, and escort. Dessert and alcohol are on your own.

12/8 Su Noon–6:00 PM $60 105920-01

Member Price $60

Cirque Dreams Holidaze – NW

An international cast of multi-talented and brilliantly costumed artists perform astonishing feats. Gingerbread men flip mid-air, toy soldiers march on thin wires, penguins spin, and much more. Original music and seasonal favorites accompany in a setting of gigantic gifts, colossal candy canes, and 30 ft. soldiers.

12/15 Su Noon–6:00 PM $75 105921-01

The Brown Palace is a Denver landmark that has decorated around the holidays for a century. You will be spoiled with a three-course tea, artfully prepared by the hotel’s culinary staff, which includes house-made scones, Devonshire cream, an exquisite selection of finger sandwiches and classic tea pastries and more.

12/5 Th 9:30 AM–2:30 PM $70 105930-01

Come experience a holiday light safari with more than 38 brilliantly-illuminated acres of lights, featuring more than 150 animated animal sculptures that swing through trees, jump across lawns, hide in bushes and appear where they’re least expected. Before the show we will eat at Cinzzetti’s Italian in Northglenn.

12/11 W 3:45–10:00 PM $45 105950-01

Member Price $40

Holiday Lights Tour – NW

We will tour the best of the local holiday lights starting at the Spring Creek Gardens. We will stroll through the whimsically decorated, twinkling Gardens lit by thousands of LED lights. See the new flower bed display created entirely from flowers made of holiday lights! Then drive to view Fort Collins light displays.

12/19 Th 6:00–9:30 PM $15 105951-01

Enjoy an annual tradition with the US Air Force Academy Concert Band to hear favorite holiday tunes performed by the very best! The concert is located at the Greeley Union Colony Civic Center.

12/9 M 12:30–5:30 PM $15 105970-01

Longmont Arts presents “The Renaissance Project,” an area chorus specializing in Renaissance motets and a cappella music of a similar aesthetic. Arthur Bragg started the group in 2007, for Boulder choral singers to sing in a smaller group without an orchestra during the summer months. They now sing year-round.

12/13 F 11:00 AM–6:00 PM $24 105972-01

All trips will leave from EPIC, 1801 Riverside Ave, unless

Come cheer on the Colorado Avalanche, our professional hockey team, as they play inter-division rival Minnesota Wild. Great seats at the Club Level at the Denver Pepsi Center.

1/30 Th 4:30–11:30 PM $80 105901-01

The 108th Annual National Western Stock Show is the West at its best. With over 350 vendors and 15,000 animals including horses, cattle, sheep, llamas, bison, and yak, it is the largest horse show and tradeshow in Colorado. End the day with great seats to the Pro Rodeo and watch the cowboys in action.

1/17 F 8:30 AM–6:00 PM $45 105903-01

Member Price $40

“Evita” – NW

Eva Peron used her smarts and charisma to rise meteorically from the slums of Argentina to First Lady. Adored by her people as a champion for the poor, she became one of the most powerful women in the world. The musical ‘Evita’ tells Eva’s unforgettable true story, and features some of theater’s most beautiful songs.

Note: Includes transportation, show, and escort. Great seats/middle orchestra. The show is at the Denver Buell theatre.

1/16 Th Noon–6:00 PM $75 105923-01

Our guided tour of the Denver Firefighters Museum will present the life of firefighters and firefighting, past and present. Then we’ll tour The Counterterrorism Education Learning Lab (CELL), an interactive one-of-a-kind exhibit, which provides learning opportunities about the threat and prevention of terrorism.

1/9 Th 8:00 AM–4:00 PM $35 105952-01

Member Price $30

Broncos Stadium Tour - NW M

Hey Broncos Fans! Come tour Sports Authority Field, home of our mighty Denver Broncos. This is your chance to see the “back of the house” and the CO Sports Hall of Fame Museum. Tour may include stops at, Visiting Team Locker Room, the End Zone, Press Center,

1/24 F 8:30 AM–4:00 PM $35 105953-01

Member Price $30

Breckenridge Snow Sculptures – NW M

The 24th annual International Snow Sculpture Championships is a must-do holiday experience. International sculptors descend on Breckenridge and compete using only hand tools and creativity to shape a 20-ton block of snow. The masterpieces are amazing and you will have plenty of time to explore at your own pace.

1/27 M 8:00 AM–5:00 PM $45 105954-01

Member Price $40

February

All trips will leave from EPIC, 1801 Riverside Ave, unless

We’ll travel to the Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley to see Alton Brown. The star of “Good Eats” brings his brand of quirky humor and culinary-science mischief to the stage. It’s a unique blend of stand-up comedy, food experimentation, talk show mischief, multimedia lecture, and believe it or not...live music.

2/5 W 5:30–9:30 PM $45 105924-01

A classic Agatha Christie mystery unfolds when a group of strangers are stranded in a boarding house during a snowstorm. Murder is committed, all are suspects, and a policeman uncovers their hidden secrets. “The Mousetrap” celebrated 60 years on London’s West End becoming the longest running play in recorded history.

2/19 W 11:00 AM–5:30 PM $50 105926-01

One of the most important painters of the 20th century, Clyfford Still was among the first Abstract Expressionist artists after World War II to develop a new and powerful approach to painting. This museum allows visitors to explore his legacy, mysterious life, and work, much of which has been hidden from public view.

2/7 F 9:00 AM–4:00 PM $30 105961-01

For Black History Month, we’ll tour the Black American West Museum which celebrates the contributions of Blacks in the Old West including cowboys, miners, soldiers, teachers, lawmen, and more. Then we’ll visit Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, the only one of its kind between Detroit and Oakland.

2/13 Th 8:30 AM–4:00 PM $35 105963-01

Member Price $30

Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed – NW

Maya: Hidden Worlds Revealed is the largest exhibition about the ancient Maya ever to be displayed in the United States. Through a combination of never-before-seen artifacts, hands-on activities, and immersive environments, we’ll explore the rise and eventual decline

2/27 Th 8:30 AM–4:00 PM $45 105964-01

Join the Colorado Symphony as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Benjamin Britten’s birth with a performance of one of his most popular works. “The Young Person’s Guide to Orchestra” is a showpiece for the orchestra’s virtuosic players. Audience-friendly works by Tchaikovsky and Dvorak round out this selection.

2/2 Su Noon–6:00 PM $70 105974-01

Member Price $65

Colorado Symphony – NW M

Renowned conductor Mark Wigglesworth and Midori – the violinist whose talent once brought Leonard Bernstein to his knees – take

2/16 Su Noon–6:00 PM $70 105976-01

Member Price $65

Celtic Nights: The Emigrants Bridge – NW M

Celtic Nights is a unique show featuring both the finest male and female voices of the Celtic world. In this glittering production, 6 of Ireland’s most prominent vocal talents are complimented by 6 of its most accomplished step dancers, creating an exhilarating picture of a proud people who dared to dream big.

2/12 W 6:45–10:00 PM $45 105977-01

Member Price $40

“Ten Tenors on Broadway” – NW M

THE TEN TENORS are an international sensation, performing an average of 250 shows per year around the globe. Performing with an eight piece band, you can expect this group of 10 Australian vocalists to bring their unique blend of raw power and soothing beauty to their new show, “The Ten Tenors on Broadway”!

Note: Fee includes transportation, show and escort. Show is at Union Colony Civic Center in Greeley.

2/28 F 6:00–10:00 PM $50 105978-01