Activities and Programs
With more than 200 activities per quarter, you are sure to find an activity or program of interest to you at the Longmont Senior Center. Below is a brief glimpse of just a few of the types of programs offered.
You can find a complete and up-to-date listing of all activities in the quarterly GO catalog.
We offer a variety of topics including arts and creative pursuits, humanities, culture, literature, history and more.
A sample of classes includes: Watercolor, Silk Painting, Colored Pencils, Pastels, History & Culture of Science Fiction, Quilting History, Spanish Films, Boulder International Film Festival Films and Colorado History Lectures.
In partnership with our Senior Computer Tech Program and over 60 volunteers, we offer hands-on instruction, lectures, a computer club, and one-on-one lab assistance for both PC and Apple.
Learn more at the Senior Center Tech Connect Website.
We offer more than 20 day trips along the front range each quarter as well as extended travel, both out-of-state and around the world. The places and activities may be educational, entertaining, interactive, or all of the above.
A sample of trips includes:Â casinos, performing arts venues, restaurants, historical sites, South Dakota, Southern Colorado, Italy, Ireland, Norway and more.
Primarily led by older adults, these activities are a direct response from customers. They are generally free or low-cost.
A few examples include Billiards, Bridge, Cards, Current Events, Dulcimer, TV Production Club, Knit & Purl, Mah Jongg, Spanish Conversation, Swingin’ Seniors Rhythm Band and Woodcarving.
We offer many ways to learn how to improve and maintain your physical and mental health.
A sample of health & wellness topics includes: meditation, brain fitness, nutrition, osteoarthritis and bone health, neck and lower back issues, Parkinson’s, and heart health.
Physical activities offered include beginner to advanced classes of Feldenkrais®, Line Dance, Pilates, Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, and several SilverSneakers options.
Sports and athletics options include both indoor and outdoor activities as well as drop-in activities and organized teams. Options include Softball, Volleyball, Golf Table Tennis and more.
Want to get outside? Hikes and Snowshoe trips are volunteer-led group activities along the front range and in the mountains.
Visit our Supportive Services page for more information about available Supportive Services. A few examples include Information about and assistance accessing resources, Counseling Services, Educational Programs and Resources, and Supportive Programs.
in addition, two full-time Resource Specialists staff are available for one-on-one assistance regarding housing, help in the home, healthcare, completing various forms, navigating other systems (Medicaid, Social Security) or if you are struggling to make ends meet.
Educational and informational sessions are provided on a number of topics, including Medicare basics, AARP Driver Safety, RTD travel, Tools for Caregivers, and Information About Death and Dying. For more resources, visit our Supportive Services page.
For more information about all of our activities, check out the latest GO Catalog.
Do you have an idea or are you looking for a certain class? Let us know by sending an email to senior@longmontcolorado.gov or by calling 303-651-8411.
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