Active Adult Programs & Services Living Well and Aging Well in Highlands Ranch
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Opportunities Abound AAPS continues to host lifelong learning opportunities at the Douglas County Library at Highlands Ranch. We also have monthly Zoom Coffee Chats -- and as the weather gets warmer, we will be hitting the trails and enjoying time in our beautiful parks. We hope you will check out all the great offerings and plan to join us as we continue to observe public health protocols. Information is also posted at highlandsranch. org/aaps. For availability and to register, please visit highlandsranch.org/signmeup. Are you having trouble registering? Visit our How to Register page at highlandsranch.org/ howtoregister.
Active Adult Programs & Services • For resource information, or to schedule a personal meeting, please contact AAPS Coordinator Jodie McCann at jmccann@highlandsranch.org or 720-240-4922. • The AAPS office is located in the Hendrick Office Building at 62 Plaza Drive, Highlands Ranch. • Registration is required for all programs in an effort to better serve you. Space is limited for some activities, so be sure to register early at highlandsranch.org/signmeup and click on the Active Adults (Seniors) box.
SOCIAL April 1 April 28 May 6 May 13 May 26 June 3 June 10 June 30 July 1 July 8
OPPORTUNITIES (Socials listed at restaurant venues will be held subject to current public health orders.) Morning Coffee Chat Activity #802300-D Zoom Call 9 to 10 a.m. Lunch Bunch Activity #802200-A Old Chicago, Highlands Ranch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Morning Coffee Chat Activity #802300-E Zoom Call 9 to 10 a.m. Guest speaker from Dispatch Health – Bringing back the house call Social Hour Activity #802100-A Smokin’ Fins, Highlands Ranch 5 to 7 p.m. Lunch Bunch Activity #802200-B Rock Bottom Brewery, Highlands Ranch 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Morning Coffee Chat Activity #802300-F Wild Blue Coffee Shop, Highlands Ranch 9 to 10:30 a.m. Social Hour Activity #802100-B Brother’s Bar & Grill, Lone Tree 5 to 7 p.m. Lunch Bunch Activity #802200-C NoNo’s Restaurant, Littleton 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Morning Coffee Chat Activity #802300-G Wild Blue Coffee Shop, Highlands Ranch 9 to 10:30 a.m. Guest speaker from Cruise Planners Games & Dinner Activity #802100-C Main Event, Highlands Ranch 5 to 7:30 p.m.
SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES (continued) July 13 Volunteer Activity & Coffee Meetup Activity #802200-D Help & Hope Center, Castle Rock July 28 Lunch Bunch Activity #802200-E Via Baci, Lone Tree
12:30 to 2 p.m. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
FITNESS, WELLNESS AND RECREATION Apr. 13 Morning Trail Walk Activity #803100-A High Line Canal Trailhead, 9 to 10:30 a.m. County Line Rd. at Southpark May 11 BYO Picnic Lunch & Games in the Park Activity #803100-B Northridge Park Shelter 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 4 Trail Walk & Sack Lunch Activity #803100-C Lair o’ the Bear, Idledale 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 Morning Walk/Garden Tour Activity #803100-D Denver Botanic Gardens Chatfield 9:30 to 11 a.m. Cost: $14 per person June 24 BYO Picnic Lunch & Games in the Park Activity #803100-E Northridge Park Shelter 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. July 6 Morning Trail Walk Activity #803100-F High Line Canal Trailhead at deKoevend 8:30 to 10 a.m. Park, 6301 S. University Blvd., Centennial July 22
BYO Picnic Lunch & Games in the Park Activity #803100-G Northridge Park Shelter 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
L I F E LO N G L E A R N I N G April 2 Mind Fit Series –$30 (all 4 sessions) Activity #801100-A Douglas County Library at Highlands Ranch 1:30 to 3 p.m. Mind Fit Series –Session #1 ($10) Activity #801100-B April 6 Minimize Risks & Discover Solutions Activity #801101-F Douglas County Library at Highlands Ranch 1:30 to 3 p.m. for Remaining Independent – Presented by South Metro Fire Rescue
L I F E LO N G L E A R N I N G (continued) April 9 Mind Fit Series – Session #2 ($10) April 16 Mind Fit Series – Session #3 ($10) April 23 Mind Fit Series – Session #4 ($10) May 19 Health Strategies for Staying Independent
Activity #801100-C Activity #801100-D Activity #801100-E Activity #801101-G
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Frequent questions Q: How can I learn about plans for the future Highlands Ranch Senior Center? A: Project information and planning documents are available at highlandsranch.org/seniorcenter. Active Adult Programs & Services Q: If I need a ride to the doctor, grocery store or other places around town, is there transportation Living Well and Aging Well in Highlands Ranch available to me? A: Yes. There are several private and county-directed services that can help with transportation needs. Contact Jodie McCann at jmccann@highlandsranch.org or 720-240-4922, to learn about your options. Q: I am new to Highlands Ranch and would like to meet new people, find activities and take classes. What is available to me and where do I find information? A: The Metro District’s Active Adult Programs & Services (AAPS) provides activities, lifelong learning and social opportunities to meet new people and feel connected in the community. Visit highlandsranch.org/ signmeup and click on the Active Adults (Seniors) box. AAPS coordinator Jodie McCann can direct you to other local lifelong learning classes. Information can also be found on the AAPS Events page at highlandsranch.org/aaps. For more information and help locating services, please contact Jodie McCann at jmccann@highlandsranch.org or 720-240-4922. Visit highlandsranch.org/aaps or highlandsranch.org/signmeup and click on the Active Adults (Seniors) box.