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

It's Pinochle time! Pinochle is a lively card game full of strategy, teamwork, and just the right amount of friendly competition to keep things fun!

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

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, December 5 & 26, January 2, 16 & 23
Time: 12 - 3 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

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

Date: Friday, January 2 - "Hidden Figures"
Time: 1 PM 
Location: Community Center, Lounge
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

When it comes to self-care, it can be hard to know where to start, and unrealistic to try everything at once. The good news is that we can learn to manage stress with self-care practices. Start 2026 with self-care strategies for wellness & stress management. Presented by North Range Behavioral Health Community Health and Outreach. Registration in advance required, space is limited.

Date: Monday, January 5
Time: Noon - 2 PM
Location: Community Center, Craft Room
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

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, January 6
Time: 10 - 11 AM
Location: Community Center, Craft Room
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

Have questions about your devices? The High Plains Library District Outreach Librarians will be on-site to help! Bring your smartphone, tablet, or computer and get hands-on assistance with everything from apps to troubleshooting common issues. Same great program as before, but a new day and time.

Date: First Tuesday of the month, Tuesday, January 6
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Community Center, Lounge Area
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,  January 6 & 20
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 price, wrapped or unwrapped. Rules and regulations will be announced prior to the start of the first game. Registration in advance not required.

Date: Friday, January 9
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Location: Community Center, Community Room
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 1 - mostly sitting

Join us for our first Social with Sarah of the new year! Together, we'll celebrate the successes of 2025 and look ahead to what we each want to accomplish in 2026. This interactive session will focus on setting meaningful personal goals and intentions for the year ahead. Let's start the year with clarity, purpose, and connection. Registration in advance not required.

Date: Monday, January 12
Time: 2 PM
Location: Community Center, Lounge
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: Second Thursday of each month, January 8
Time: 11:30 AM - 12 PM
Location: Community Center, Community Room
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 and unique beading techniques. All supplies are provided—feel free to bring your own beads or use those that are provided. Registration suggested, not required.

Date: Monday, January 26
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Location: Community Center, Craft 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, January 26
Time: 1 - 2 PM
Location: Rec Center
Cost: no cost
Exertion Level: 2 - Movement and walking

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. Registration required by January 21, 2026.

Exertion level: 1 - mostly sitting.

Date: Wednesday, January 28
Time:  12:30 - 4:30 PM
Location: Community Center, Craft Room
Cost: $168 District , $252 Non-District

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, To Be Determined
Time: 2 PM
Location: Community Center, Lounge Area
Exertion level: 1 - mostly sitting