Aging Well

Aging Well is a comprehensive community-based program of healthy aging for men and women 50 and better. Emphasizing wellness and prevention, Aging Well empowers older adults to stay active and engaged in community life and to remain healthy, safe and independent at home for as long as possible. CLICK HERE to find out more about Aging Well!

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Senior Wellness and Foot Care Clinics

Senior Wellness is a free health clinic open to anyone age 60 & up. Screening includes a B/P, pulse, blood oxygenation, weight and general senior health education by a VNA Registered Nurse. Clinics are held in Steamboat Springs, Oak Creek, Hayden, Craig and Maybell. Senior Wellness Clinics are drop-in, no appointment necessary. Call 879-1632 or 824-8233 for more information on Senior Wellness Clinics.

Foot Care Clinics are free and open to anyone age 60 & up. Foot Care includes a foot inspection, toe nail trim and file and a wonderful foot massage. Foot Care is held in Craig, Hayden, Oak Creek and Yampa. You must have an appointment for Foot Care. For Craig and Hayden, call 970-875-1884. For Oak Creek and Yampa, call 970-871-7680.

CLICK HERE to view the Senior Wellness and Foot Care Brochure

Events for Routt County

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NEW! Wellness Day in Hayden

Wellness Day is held every Wednesday in Hayden at the new Haven Community Center! Join friends for a full day of fun starting with exercise at 11:00 AM. The Arthritis Foundation Exercise class will be ongoing each week and offers gentle fitness routines aimed at improving muscle strength and flexibility while relieving or preventing arthritic pain. Next enjoy a nutritious lunch for only $2.50 while listening to an informative guest speaker with a new topic each week. Lunch Punch Cards are available for $25, with the 11th lunch free. Finish the day from 2:00 – 4:00 pm with a VNA registered nurse for a free wellness check that includes blood pressure and answers to all your general health questions. Foot care will also be available from 2:00 – 4:00 pm (by appointment only). To schedule your appointment for Foot Care, call 970-875-1884.

Hayden Wellness Day Schedule:

12:00- 1:00 pm: Lunch and Presentation
12:30- 1:30 pm: New Guest Speaker each week
2:00- 4:00 pm: Wellness Clinic and Foot Care (by appointment)

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE

This program was created to help people feel better with various arthritis conditions. These low impact joint-safe exercises include range of motion, muscle strengthening through proper body mechanics and relaxation techniques. Advanced classes are also available with additional movements, weights and cardio exercise. Combination classes add elements from either Tai Chi or N’Balance classes to increase movement and fun!

Advanced Arthritis Foundation Exercise
At Steamboat Community Center
10:30-11:30am Mondays (ongoing)
FREE

Arthritis Foundation Exercise
At Oak Creek Community Center
10:45-11:45 am Mondays (ongoing)
FREE

Arthritis Foundation Exercise
At Oak Creek Community Center
10:45-11:45am Wednesdays (ongoing)
FREE

Arthritis Foundation Exercise
At NEW Haven Community Center in Hayden
11:00am-Noon Wednesdays (ongoing)
FREE

Arthritis Foundation Exercise
At Steamboat Community Center
10:30-11:30am Thursdays (ongoing)
FREE

Arthritis Foundation Exercise
At Yampa Leisure Mountain Studio
11:00am-Noon Thursdays (ongoing)
FREE

For more information call Aging Well at 970-871-7676

HEALTHIER LIVING: Managing Ongoing Chronic Conditions

Do you live with Arthritis? Chronic Pain? COPD? Heart Disease? Parkinson’s? Other Chronic Health Conditions? Aging Well, will be offering FREE six session workshops designed to help with the challenges that face anyone living with an ongoing health condition. The classes are open to individuals with chronic disease as well as those who support, love or care for them.

For more Information call Aging Well at 970-871-7676
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N’BALANCE EXERCISE CLASS

This class improves the physical factors that control and affect balance. Exercises are designed to work and challenge different parts of the body to help improve balance and increase confidence

Advanced Level N’Balance
Colorado Mountain College
Mondays from 9:00-10:00 am
12 weeks: May 4-July 27
Call Colorado Mountain College to Register for this class.
970-879-4444 $45 Fee to CMC

TAI CHI FOR HEALTH

Tai Chi classes offer significant relief from symptoms of arthritis. Our Tai Chi classes start with basic movements and progress by adding new movements each week. Some benefits of Tai Chi include reduced pain and stiffness, improved muscle strength and joint flexibility, greater fitness and correct body posture.

Tai Chi for Health
At Steamboat Community Center
Mondays from 5:15-6:15pm (ongoing)
FREE

Tai Chi for Health 1
Tuesdays from 10:00-10:45 (ongoing)
and
Tai Chi for Health 2
Tuesdays from 10:45-11:30 (ongoing)
At Steamboat Community Center
FREE

Tai Chi for Health
At the Haven Community Center in Hayden
Mondays from 5:30-6:30 pm
This class will run through Monday, July 20
FREE for those over 50

Tai Chi for Health
At the Oak Creek Community Center
Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm
From June 16-July 21
FREE for those over 50

Tai Chi for Health
At the Yampa Town Hall
Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm
From June 16-July 21
FREE for those over 50

FITNESS WALKING WITH POLES

Get a total body workout including cardio, stretching, endurance, balance and more. This class is geared for active seniors ages 50 and better. Bring your own walking poles or you can purchase them at the first class for $70.Meet at Howelsen Hill at the Sombrero Stables
Mondays from 8:00-9:00 am
4-week class: June 15- July 6
$15 fee for this class.
Register through Aging Well 871-7676

YOGA FOR 50 and BETTER

At Bear River Center Mondays from 3:30pm to 4:30pm. For more information call Jeanne Upbin at 846-3326

Steamboat Springs Parks And Recreation Senior Programs

Steamboat Springs Parks and Recreation is offering a wide variety of exciting trips and activities for anyone 55 or older. For more information, please call 879-4300.

Events for Moffat County

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WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS

Wellness Wednesday is held every Wednesday at the American Legion building (Shadow Mountain Clubhouse). The entire day is FREE of charge and offers activities from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. (Aging Well and CSU Extension classes are free. CNCC classes are free to Moffat County residents age 62 and older. Some material costs may apply.) There is a small fee for open swim.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE:

9:00 – 10:30 am: CNCC CLass

9:00 – 11:30 am: Foot Care Clinic: Foot inspections, toe nails trimmed and filed and a wonderful foot massage. Call the VNA to schedule an appointment at 824-8233

10:00 –Senior Wellness Clinic and Ask A Nurse Program: A skilled professional will be there to answer any questions you may have and provide blood pressure checks, cardio-pulmonary, weight assessment, blood glucose reading and medication review.

10:30am – 11:30am Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program Have fun getting fit. For all ability levels.

11:30am – 1:00 pm: Presentation with Lunch. Join a different speaker every week with a wide variety of fun and interesting topics.

1:00 - 3:00 pm: Art Class

Aging Well classes are free. CNCC classes are free to Moffat County citizens age 62 and older. Some material costs may apply. Anyone 62 and better can register at CNCC at 824-1101. Anyone younger than 62, or desiring college credit, will need to register at CNCC before each class starts.

HEALTHIER LIVING: Managing Ongoing Chronic Conditions

NEW CLASS STARTING IN JUNE!
Healthier Living with Chronic Conditions
6-Week Class June 17-July 22
Wednesdays from 1:00-3:30 pm
American Legion, Shadow Mountain
This is FREE
Call Aging Well to Register at 871-7676.

For more Information call Aging Well at 970-871-7676
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ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION AQUATICS

The Arthritis Foundation Aquatics class is from 9 - 10am on Mondays at the Shadow Mountain Clubhouse pool. There is no fee for the class through Aging Well. American Legion Pool fees of $3.50 per class do apply. For more information call the Aging Well Line at 871-7676.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION EXERCISE

Arthritis Foundation Exercise
At Sunset Meadows I
10:30 am-11:30 am
Mondays Ongoing, join any time!
FREE

Arthritis Foundation Exercise
At Craig American Legion
10:30-11:30am Wellness Wednesday Ongoing, join any time!
FREE

Intro to Exercise and Movement
At Craig American Legion
10:30-11:30am Wellness Wednesday Ongoing, join any time!
FREE

Arthritis Foundation Exercise
At Sunset Meadows I
2:30 – 3:30pm Thursdays
Ongoing, join anytime
FREE

Advanced Arthritis Foundation Exercise
At Craig Trappers Gym
10:30 - 11:30 am Fridays
May 29-July 17
FREE

For more information call Aging Well at 970-871-7676

Craig Parks and Recreation Senior Programs

Craig Parks and Recreation along with Steamboat Springs Recreation Services is offering a wide variety of exciting trips and activities for anyone 55 or older. Registration will be taken at Craig Parks and Recreation located at 300 W. 4th Street. Please make sure your check is made out to “City of Steamboat”. For more information, please call 826-2004.

Senior Swimnastics

This program is designed for the young at heart, to loosen, tone, stretch muscles and improve cardiovascular fitness. This year round activity meets three mornings a week, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the American Legion Pool. For more information contact Parks and Recreation at 826-2017.

CNCC Programs

Colorado Northwestern Community College – Craig Campus fall schedule of classes is now on the web at www.cncc.edu and will be stocked in information boxes located around Craig. A number of new offerings are a good fit for community members “50 and better.” Moffat County citizens, age 62 and over, are able to attend college classes without paying tuition expenses. For details, call 824-1135

Bowling at Thunder Rolls in Craig

Open Bowling Monday, Wednesday, Friday starting at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday/Thursday at 10:00 a.m. (nice quiet time)
Senior Bowling – Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Indoor Golf – Golf Simulator – Monday, Wednesday, Friday starting at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday/Thursday at 10:00 a.m.
Restaurant is open all day serving lunch and dinner
For more information on costs and other activities at Thunder Rolls, please call 824-2695