Highlands Ranch Senior Center
Classes are subject to cancellation. Please check highlandsranch.org/myactivecenter.
TRIPS
ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS
Denver Botanic Gardens
Bingo
April is the perfect time to view tulips in all their glory. We’ll travel by motor coach to the Denver Botanic Gardens where you will have two hours to wander at your leisure around the beautiful ornamental, shady, water, international and western gardens. We will stop on the way home at The Farm House Restaurant for lunch on your own.
Fee: Member: $52 Nonmember: $60 Date & time: Thursday, April 18, 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Includes: Entry ticket, transportation and trip leader
Mother’s Day Tea at the Castle
You’ll be treated like royalty when you celebrate Mother’s Day at the Cherokee Castle. Put on a fancy hat, dress in your finest daytime attire, and enjoy a light meal of finger sandwiches, pastries, scones, desserts and tea prior to taking a one-hour tour of the castle. We will meet at the castle, which is only a few miles away from Highlands Ranch, at 6113 N. Daniels Park Road, Sedalia, 80135. Note: The first level of the castle is ramp accessible, but the second level is stair accessible only. Fee: Member: $67 Nonmember: $77 Date & time: Friday, May 10, 1 - 3 p.m. Includes: Entry ticket and trip leader
Messenger
Spring ‘24
Father’s Day at the Ballpark Cheer on the Colorado Rockies as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on this first day of summer. We will enjoy the game in our shaded seats midway along the third base line. Transportation is on your own, but a group will meet at the light rail if you want to travel together.
Fee: Member: $70 Nonmember: $80 Date & time: Thursday, June 20. The game starts at 1:10 p.m., but we will meet outside the ballpark at 12:30 p.m. to distribute tickets. Meet at the Littleton-Mineral light rail station at 10:30 a.m. if you want to travel with staff. Includes: Entry ticket and trip leader
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Bingo is a great activity to stimulate your brain. Meet new friends as you play this fun game. Please bring your own dauber. If you don’t have one, you may purchase one for $1.50 at the event. Check highlandsranch. org/myactivecenter for times. Fee: No fee Dates: March 11 & 26, April 18 & 23, May 28 & June 25 Location: Recreation Center at Southridge
Card Making
We'll guide you through the basic cardmaking process, after which you'll have the freedom to craft your own personalized cards. Fee: Member: $2 Nonmember: $3 Dates: Tuesday, March 12, 1- 3 p.m. & Tuesday, April 9, 1-3 p.m. Location: Metro District Service Center
Sip and Solve Social
Join us for a spirited St. Patrick's Day-themed Jeopardy event, courtesy of the Friends of the Highlands Ranch Senior Center. Building on the success of the first gathering, grab your glass of wine or sparkling cider and immerse yourself in an afternoon of lively competition. With a festive blend of Irish flair and Jeopardy-style excitement, it's an event you won't want to miss. Fee: Member: $10 Nonmember: $12 Dates & time: Monday, March 18, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Location: Metro District Service Center
Container Gardening Tips CSU Extension Douglas County will lead this fun and interactive gardening class on preparing beautiful container gardens for your home. Fee includes planter and all materials. Fee: Member: $15 Nonmember: $17 Date & time: Friday, May 17, 2 - 3:30 p.m. Location: Metro District Service Center