Stop by the Active Adults & Community Center for a warm cup of coffee and conversation. A great way to start your day! 

Date: Monday - Thursday
Time:  8 - 9 AM
Location: Community Center Lounge

Bring your favorite craft to work on while socializing, laughing, and having fun. 

Date: Tuesdays
Time:  1 - 4 PM
Location: Community Center, Craft Room

Join us for a game of Mahjong! Mahjong is a classic tile-based game that combines strategy, skill, and a bit of luck.

Date: Tuesdays
Time:  1 - 3 PM
Location: Community Center, Craft Room

Join us for a Hand and Foot card game. Enjoy friendly competition while making new friends. 

Date: Every Wednesday
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Location: Community Center, Lounge Area
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

Deal into the Weekend with a 7's Card Game!

Date: Fridays, September 5, 19, & 25
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Location: Community Center, Community Room or Lounge Area
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

Bring your own Diamond Dot art project and create with the group. Never created a Diamond Dot? Learn how to from the group. Diamond Dots is a fun way to create art and is sure to keep you coming back each week. Materials not provided by CVPRD.

Date: Thursdays
Time: 1 - 4 PM
Location: Community Center, Craft Room
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

Enjoy coffee, conversation, and camaraderie with other veterans.

Date: Fridays
Time: 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Location: Community Center, Lounge Area
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

A six week class designed to reduce the fear of falling, stop the fear of falling cycle and increase activity levels. The program focuses on practical coping strategies using a variety of activities that address physical, social, and cognitive factors affecting the fear of falling. Class meets weekly. 

Date: Thursday, August 28 - Thursday October 23 (no class October 16)
Time:  9 - 11 AM
Location: Community Center, Craft Room
Cost: No cost to register

Join us for the next exciting installment in our community series, where we invite you to show off your talents and connect with others who share your interests. We're building interest groups and clubs around the incredible skills and hobbies our community members have to offer. Whether you're into photography, fishing, hiking, knitting or crocheting, painting, music, books, or film, this is your chance to shine or to discover something new! Have a talent or hobby to share? Bring it in! Just curious? Come see what others are showcasing, you might find your next passion! Registration isn’t required, but if you plan to bring something to share, we suggest signing up in advance so we have time for all. We can't wait to see what you'll bring!

Date: Monday, October 6
Time: 2 PM
Location: Community Center, Lounge
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

CVPRD and the High Plains Library District Outreach team have partnered to bring a little bit of the Library to you! Library lobby stops will occur the first and third Tuesday of each month. Librarians will bring books, help you reserve books, recommend books and more. Stop by the Community Center to learn more about this program. 

Date: Tuesday,  October 7 & 21
Time: 10:30 - 11:30 AM 
Location: Community Center, Lounge
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

Join us for our White Elephant Bingo! Bring a new or gently used item as a prize, wrapped or unwrapped. Rules and regulations will be announced prior to the start of the first game. Registration in advance not required.

Date: Friday, October 10
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Location: Community Center, Community Room
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

Swing by to have your blood pressure checked by trained professionals. It's a great opportunity to stay on top of your health and say "hi" to our local first responders. Registration not required.

Date: Thursday, October 16
Time: 11:30 AM - 12 PM
Location: Community Center, Community Room
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

Join us for highlights of our Active Adult programming and a guided tour of the Rec Center.  Learn about the benefits of your SilverSneakers or Renew Active/One Pass membership along with fitness classes offered. Tour includes a brief overview of how to properly use the circuit and cardio machines.  Free for SilverSneakers, Renew Active Members. Registration in advance required.

Date: Monday, October 27
Time: 1 - 2 PM
Location: Rec Center
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 2 - Movement and walking

Need help with a cell phone, tablet or computer? Bring your device in and our friendly folks from High Plains Library will help you navigate your device. Held on the 3rd Monday of the month unless that date falls on a holiday. 

Date: Third Monday of the month, Monday, October 20
Time: 2:30 - 3:30 PM
Location: Community Center, Lounge Area
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

Ever wondered how beads come together to create beautiful jewelry and art? Join fellow older adults as volunteer Barb guides you through the basics of beading. All supplies are provided - feel free to bring your own if you'd like. Registration suggested, not required.

Date: Monday, October 27
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Location: Bus departs from and returns to the Community Center
Cost: No cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

A wonderful way to get a tough job finished! In a single, easy and enjoyable session, you'll complete a will, living will, medical power of attorney, financial power of attorney and more, all with the help of licensed attorney, Rebecca L. Bennetti and her staff. Couples must register separately.

Exertion level: 1 - mostly sitting.

Date: Wednesday, October 29
Time:  12:30 - 4:30PM
Location: Community Center, Craft Room
Cost: $168 District / $252 Non-District

Date: Wednesday, November 19
Time:  12:30 - 4:30PM
Location: Community Center, Craft Room
Cost: $168 District / $252 Non-District

Bring your own pumpkin and paint or carve it with the group! Carving and painting supplies provided or bring your own. Registration in advance suggested, space is limited.

Date: Thursday, October 30
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Location: Community Center, Craft Room
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

Create a beautiful wreath resembling magnolia leaves using old book pages. Perfect for adding a touch of rustic charm to your home. All supplies provided by the library. No previous art experience necessary. Registration in advance required, space is limited.

Date: Monday, November 3
Time: 12 - 2 PM
Location: Community Center - Craft Room
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

Join us for an afternoon movie and some freshly popped popcorn!

Date: Friday, November 7 - "Interstellar"
Time: 1 PM 
Location: Community Center, Lounge
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

NEW TIME! Join us for a lively discussion about the book of the month. Books selected are from a variety of genres, both fiction and non-fiction. The program is in partnership with the High Plains Library District, Carbon Valley Branch. 

Date: First Tuesday of the Month, November 11
Time: 10 - 11 AM
Location: Community Center, Craft Room
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

Create a custom holiday ornament using a variety of acrylic paint colors and your imagination. Registration in advance required, space is limited.

Date: Monday, December 1
Time: 12 - 2 PM
Location: Community Center - Craft Room
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

We're transitioning Coffee with Dean to a quarterly chat to provide more meaningful District updates and conversations. In the meantime, keep an eye out for Director's updates in upcoming newsletters!

Date: Monday, December 8
Time: 2 PM
Location: Community Center, Lounge Area
Exertion level: 1 - mostly sitting