Lafayette Recreation and Senior Center Winter-Spring 2023 Activity Guide

LAFAYETTE RECREATION & SENIOR SERVICES ACTIVITY GUIDE WINTER-SPRING 2023 ISSUE IMPORTANT SUMMER CAMP DATES INSIDE See page 33 for information SEASONAL SPECIAL EVENTS 1 • LEPRECHAUN GOLD HUNT • ST. PATRICK’S DAY LES MILLS LAUNCH • EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA • SPRING BREAK KIDS DANCE PARTY lafayetteco.gov/3R03e-c6r6e5a-t0io46n9| 3|03B-o6b6L5.-B0u4r6g9er Recreation Center | Winter-Spring 2023

AERIAL SWING PLAYFULLY HANG EFFORTLESSLY YO GA INVERT DARINGLY REST COMPLETELY OUR NEW AERIAL PASS IS YOUR ADMISSION TO THE BBRC AND CLASS CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING PASS OPTIONS RESIDENT: ONE - $17 | FIVE - $75 | TEN - $130 NONRESIDENT: ONE - $22 | FIVE - $85 | TEN - $140 VIEW CLASS SCHEDULE BUILD STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, AND RELIEVE STRESS SOUND OFF TECHNOLOGY Refines your fitness experience Sound Off Headsets let you hear the instructor in any class in any environment Visit the Fitness webpage for upcoming classes and programs utilizing this technology. Email Lexi Bulich, Fitness Coordinator, if you are interested in partnering with us for an outdoor experience (yoga, dance, etc.)

CONTENTS 17-22 SPORTS 17-19 Youth Sports 20-22 Adult Sports 40 10 23-30 FITNESS 23-24 Drop-in 25-28 Specialty Fitness 28 Weight Room Orientation 30 Personal Training 31-33 YOUTH ENRICHMENT 32 School's Out Day Camp 33 Happy Trails Sumer Day Camp 34-35 YOUTH PROGRAMS 34 Dance 35 Skateboarding 33 37 PARTIES/ROOM RENTALS 4-7 GENERAL INFORMATION 38-57 SENIOR SERVICES 4-5 Hours & Fees 40 Special Events 5 Registration Information 41-42 Activities 6 Connect with us 43-45 Enrichment 7 Amenities 46-50 Fitness 48-51 Resources 52-56 Trips 57 Wellness 58-59 PARKS & OPEN SPACE 59 Open Space Programs 8-11 SPECIAL EVENTS 60-61 POLICIES 12-16 AQUATICS 12-14 Youth Swim Lessons 15-16 Youth / Adult Aquatics 303-665-0469 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | Winter-Spring 2023 3

HOURS & ADMISSION BOB L. BURGER RECREATION CENTER 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, CO 80026 | (303)665-0469 | lafayetteco.gov/Recreationn CENTER HOURS HOLIDAY CLOSURES & HOURS Monday - Thursday 5am-8pm Christmas Eve 9am-2pm Friday 5am-6:30pm Christmas Day Closed Saturday/Sunday 9am-5pm New Year's Eve 9am-2pm New Year's Day Closed ► SEE PAGE 39 FOR SENIOR SERVICES HOURS Easter Closed Memorial Day Closed FEES DAILY 5 VISIT CARD* 20 VISIT CARD* MONTH PASS** ANNUAL PASS** $400 ADULT (18-54) $5.75 $23 $92 $38 BOB'S KIDS CORNER YOUTH N/A N/A N/A N/A $220 ANNUAL (2-9) YOUTH (2-17) $4 $16 $64 N/A $100*** $4 $16 $64 $21 $220 SENIOR (55+) GENERAL INFO FAMILY $15 Family rate is valid Sat & Sun from noon-close ONLY. (2 adults & 2 kids) Group reservations are available for large, organized groups such as school GROUP (all ages) $3.75 field trips or daycare. Reservations are required one week in advance. HOUSEHOLD** For more information, please call 303-665-0469. Buy one full-priced (Adult or Senior) annual pass or (Adult, Senior, or Youth) monthly pass of equal or lesser value at 50% off. Youth and Bobs' Kids Corner Annual Youth passes are not eligible for a discount. Household passes are for members residing at the same address. *5 and 20 visit cards are nonrefundable. Five visit cards expire six months after the purchase date; 20 visit cards expire after 12 months after the purchase date. Se habla español. Llame al 303-661-1474 de lunes a viernes dentro de las horas de 9am-4pm. 4 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

REDUCED RATES GENERAL INFO The City of Lafayette provides a program for eligible participants that reduces fees for youth by 50% for activities sponsored by the Recreation Department* and reduces the daily admission fee by 50%. The reduced rate program is available to all Lafayette Residents meeting one of the following guidelines: • TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) • SUPPLEMENTAL SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME (S.S. I. OR S.S.D.) • W.I.C. RECIPIENTS • SECTION 8 OR PUBLIC HOUSING • MEDICAID RECIPIENTS • CHILD HEALTH PLAN PLUS (CHP+) • FOOD ASSISTANCE • FREE LUNCH PROGRAM *Activities within the Guide that have a before the name of the activity DO NOT qualify for Reduced Rates. Reduced rates do not apply to Senior Center services or activities. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT lafayetteco.gov/ReducedRate REGISTRATION ONLINE WEBTRAC REGISTRATION Registering online is quick and easy. Sign up or sign in, view classes, pay balances, and more. lafayetteco.gov/Registration WALK-IN You are welcome to register in person at the front desk of the Bob Burger Recreation Center during regular business hours. We accept the following payment methods: cash, check, credit card, money order, or household credit balance. CLASS CONFIRMATION Please provide your email address on the registration form and review your receipt carefully. Contact the Recreation Center immediately if there is a problem. REGISTRATION INFORMATION ► The Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel or combine any class due to insufficient participants. If a class is canceled, you will be notified before the first class and receive a full refund, credit, or class transfer. ► Late fees: Any late youth sports registration will be assessed a $10 late fee after the registration deadline. Payment will be taken (check or credit card) for youth league waitlist registrations but will not be processed until the child is placed on a team. CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY We strive for positive experiences and excellence in everything we do. If you cancel from a class, you must request the cancellation seven days before the start of the class to receive a 75% refund. Day Camp deposits and Preschool/B.A.S.E. registration fees are nonrefundable. ► Class transfers are subject to a $5 transfer fee. ► All cancellations initiated by the participant must be approved by the program supervisor and will be assessed a 25% cancellation fee. ► NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS will be given for cancellations initiated by or for the participant made less than seven days before the start of class. Refunds will be issued in the form of a check or credit card (depending on the payment method ) or a household credit balance. LAFAYETTE RESIDENT To qualify for the resident fee, participants must reside within the corporate boundaries of the City of Lafayette. lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 5

CONNECT WITH US PHONE DIRECTORY WEBSITES Recreation Center Front Desk 303-665-0469 lafayetteco.gov PROS Director Monte Stevenson 303-661-1306 The City of Lafayette website is the official municipal site that includes Recreation Superintendent Becca Mack 303-661-0467 information about city services, departments, meetings, events, and Aquatics Supervisor Morgan Skalla 303-661-1462 the community. Aquatics Coordinator-Operations Kelly Birkland 303-661-1473 theGOWP.com Aquatics Coordinator-Programs Melanie Aleman 303-604-3533 Up-to-date information for the Great Outdoors Waterpark. Guest Services Supervisor NEWSLETTERS Guest Services Coordinator-Finance Flora Kemp 303-661-1474 (Hablamos Español) Buzz at Bob's Guest Services Coordinator-Operations Katie Graveland 303-604-3537 Sign up to receive the Buzz at Bob's bi-monthly newsletter to get Guest Services Coordinator-Fitness Lexi Bulich 303-661-1478 the latest news from the City of Lafayette's Recreation Department General Programs Supervisor Matt Kamhi 303-661-1483 delivered to your inbox. General Programs Coordinator – Youth Jordan Walker 303-661-1288 Senior Spotlight General Programs Coordinator – Mark Fitzgerald 303-661-1479 Sign up to receive the Senior Athletics Center's bi-monthly newsletter to get the latest news about Special Marketing and Administrative Liz Negrey 303-661-1475 events, trips, classes, and everything Supervisor happening at our Senior Services Center. Marketing Coordinator Maria Rodriguez 303-661-1464 CITY OFFICIALS Senior Services Supervisor Dana Hoffman 303-661-1497 MAYOR JD Mangat Senior Services Coordinator – Programs Katherine Erstad 303-661-1491 MAYOR PRO TEM Brian Wong Senior Services Coordinator - Resources Anyssa Vela 303-661-1499 CITY COUNCIL Tim Barnes BBRC Group Reservations 303-665-0469 Tonya Briggs Great Outdoors Waterpark 303-673-9207 Enihs Medrano Waneka Lake Boathouse 303-673-9124 Nicole Samson Parks, Open Space, and Golf 303-665-5506 Stephanie Walton Golf Course Clubhouse 303-666-4706 CITY ADMINISTRATOR Fritz Sprague GENERAL INFO SOCIAL MEDIA Like us on Facebook: LafayetteRecreation | TheGOWP Follow us on Instagram: LafayetteCOrec Follow us on Twitter: @LafayetteRec | @TheGOWP Contact City Council 6 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

AMENITIES ROSE LUERAS POOL: GROUP FITNESS STUDIO: The Rose Lueras Pool is a five-pool complex Enjoy group fitness classes in this space featuring a leisure/play pool with various water featuring natural light, mirrors, a no-shock features, a lazy river, a 25-yard, 6-lane pool, and hardwood floor, and a great sound system. a 150-foot waterslide. View the Fitness Schedule CARDIO EQUIPMENT STUDIO: GYMNASIUM: This cardio studio provides scenic outdoor views The gym is available for court sports, featuring 17 pieces of cardiovascular equipment including basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. with both personal and shared entertainment View the gym schedule screens. MULTI-USE ROOM: CYCLING STUDIO: Multi-use rooms, including a small kitchen, The cycling studio is a dedicated, are available for classes, meetings, and special state-of-the-art studio for cycling classes. events. FAMILY LOCKER ROOMS: RACQUETBALL COURTS: GENERAL INFO Two cabanas are available for use by adults Two full-size courts; one has a competition with young children and patrons who require glass wall. Wallyball option available. assistance in the locker room. RUNNING TRACK: FITNESS ATRIUM: 16 laps = 1 mile; cushioned oval. The main workout area features an extensive free weight system, Cybex Eagle selectorized SAUNA/STEAMROOM/HOT TUBS: machines, Stairmasters, treadmills, Precor Ellipticals, Stages Solo and Les Mills Virtual Take advantage of our co-ed dry sauna, wet bikes. steam, indoor whirlpool, and outdoor adult-only hot tub. FUNCTIONAL TRAINING AREA: STRETCHING AREA: This upstairs area, equipped with racks, light barbells, kettlebells, and more, can be used for An area for flexibility and core exercises is functional exercises and HIIT (High-Intensity located in front of the racquetball courts. Interval Training). lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 7

SPECIAL EVENTS Please note: *Only service dogs are allowed for City events DECEMBER 2022 FLASHLIGHT CANDY CANE HUNT FEATURING COOKIES WITH CLAUS The 2022 Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt is bigger and better than ever! A certain someone has hidden candy canes outside the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center in the City Park fields. Grab your flashlight and search for candy canes while looking for hidden elves. If you find an elf, bring it to the check-in table to receive a prize. Warm up inside the recreation center afterward with hot chocolate and cookies, where Santa will be available for pictures. Wrap up your evening by joining us poolside for an ornament race in the lazy river. Will your ornament win? Pre-registration is required for the ornament race. NEED TO KNOW Registration Deadline: December 16 Location: Recreation Center Day: Friday Fees: Free Time: 6:30-8:30pm Ages: All ages EVENT ACTIVITY # DATES Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt 434606-A 12/16 Ornament Race 434606-B 12/16 JANUARY SPECIAL EVENTS 8 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

FEBRUARY COMMUNITY POLICE ACADEMY FEB. – MAY (DATES TBD) | WEDNESDAYS | 6:30-9:30PM The Community Police Academy provides the public with an inside look at law enforcement! The academy will explain and demonstrate many of the department's policies, divisions, and functions and provide an increased understanding of the tasks police officers face in their daily work. The academy meets once a week for 13 weeks. Each block provides participants with first-hand information from officers and includes hands-on and interactive opportunities. Applications and background checks are required. Seating is limited, so apply early! For dates and more information, visit www.lafayetteco.gov/Police MARCH LEPRECHAUN GOLD HUNT 2023 MARCH 11 | 10-11:30AM | BBRC COMPLEX | FREE Help the Lafayette Leprechauns find and fill their pot of gold. Gold is hidden throughout the BBRC complex, including the city fields, inline skate rink, walking trails, etc. Gather up to 20 pieces of gold, then report to the leprechaun check-in station. Show the leprechauns you have found some of their gold, and you will get a clue where the pot-o-gold is hidden. Once found, retrieve your bundle of gold coins to keep. Keep an eye out for the small, hidden leprechauns. Find one and receive a special prize! NEED TO KNOW ACTIVITY # REGISTER BY 414617-A 3/7 Day: Saturday Ages: 2-12 ST. PATRICK'S DAY LES MILLS LAUNCH SPECIAL EVENTS Join our incredible instructor team as we launch the latest moves and music in BODYPUMP and BODYCOMBAT. Wear green, of course, and come prepared to celebrate St. Patrick's Day FITNESS style! Free with paid admission. BODYCOMBAT March 16 | 5:30-6:30pm | Fitness Studio BODYPUMP March 17 | 9:30-10:30am | Fitness Studio Register on the Drop-In fitness schedule SPRING BREAK KIDS DANCE PARTY! MARCH 29 | 4:30-5:15PM | FITNESS STUDIO Bring the whole family for a Spring Break-themed dance fitness class for kids ages six and older. Get ready to move, groove, and celebrate spring! Register on the Drop-In fitness schedule lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 9

APRIL EASTER EGGSTRAVAGANZA 2023 APRIL 1 | 9-10:30AM | WANEKA LAKE PARK Join us at Waneka Lake for some family Eggstravaganza fun. Children will have lots of fun hunting for treat-filled eggs' hidden' throughout Waneka Lake Park. After filling their baskets with up to 10 eggs, kids can take photos with the Easter Bunny smiling their cheesiest or sweetest smiles and participate in a bunny hop relay race. Weather make-up date: Saturday, April 8 NEED TO KNOW Day: Saturday Fees: Free Ages: 8 and under ACTIVITY # DATE 414618-A 4/1 SPECIAL EVENTS PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK EVENT APRIL 11 | 11AM-NOON | LAFAYETTE SENIOR CENTER, 103 S. IOWA AVE. Please bring any expired or unused medications to the Lafayette Senior Center for proper disposal. Protect yourself, others, and the environment with the safe destruction of these medications. Brought to you by the Lafayette Senior Center in partnership with the Lafayette Police Department. TEEN JOB FAIR APRIL 15 | 10AM-5PM | LAFAYETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY Teens, are you looking for a summer job? Join us at the Lafayette Public Library for our Annual Job Fair, to be held in the Lower-Level Meeting Room. Representatives from the City of Lafayette, and other local area businesses that are hiring, will be on hand. Eligibility: Teens ages 14-18 COMPOST AND MULCH GIVEAWAY EVENT APRIL 15 | 9AM-1PM | SERVICE CENTER, 1700 AVALON AVE. Start your garden of right this Spring with the City of Lafayette's Compost and Mulch Giveaway Event. All residents are invited to pick up free mulch and compost for their gardens. Residents who are Republic Service customers can collect free compost, with your City of Lafayette Utility bill, as part of the Compost Giveaway Event. Please remember to bring shovels and containers to serve yourself. DAY OF THE CHILD (EL DÍA DEL NIÑO) APRIL 22 | 10AM-8PM | LAFAYETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY All Ages – join us at the Library for a day of festivities celebrating El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day). Local organizations will be on hand at resource tables, and free books for all are available courtesy of the Friends of Lafayette Library Foundation! 10 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

HARD-TO-RECYCLE EVENT APRIL 22 | 10AM-2PM | FLATIRONS CHURCH BACK PARKING LOT, 201 WANEKA PARKWAY Residents who are Republic Services customers can drop off hard-to-recycle items for free at this event. Accepted items include: Styrofoam blocks, household batteries, fluorescent tubes and bulbs, small electronics, plastic film, paint, household cleaners, and scrap metal. Reservations are required, visit lafayetteco.gov/Earthmonth for additional information. Reservations: available in early January 2023. EARTH DAY EVERY DAY APRIL 29 | 10AM-2PM BOB L. BURGER RECREATION CENTER PARKING LOT The City of Lafayette invites community members to enjoy the outdoors and learn how to protect the Earth, fight climate change, and create a sustainable Lafayette in our everyday lives. From shifting rides to growing vegetables to reducing waste, collective actions can make a big difference in the health of the community. This family-friendly event will have food trucks, activities, music, and more! LAFAYETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY FALL PROGRAMS The Lafayette Public Library offers events and programs for all ages, from Pop Up Storytimes to free online tutoring, you'll find fun and educational activities at lafayetteco.gov/LibraryCalendar. Introducing Brainfuse Live Online Tutoring, daily, all ages, from 2-11pm. Learn more at lafayetteco.gov/Brainfuse Pop-Up Storytimes Once a month All ages 11am Mexican Bingo! 2nd Monday All ages 6-7pm Maker Mondays 3rd Monday 18 and older 1-3pm Teen Craft Tuesdays 3rd Tuesday Teens, grades 6-12 4:30-6:30pm Tune into Nature Tuesdays 3rd Tuesday All ages 6:30-7:30pm SPARK! Wellness Wednesdays 4th Wednesday 55 and older 11am-noon THE COLLECTIVE SPECIAL EVENTS COMMUNITY ARTS CENTER 201 N. PUBLIC ROAD Visit the Collective Community Arts Center to see the latest art exhibit, learn about local art events, or pick up a free art kit. The Arts & Cultural Resources Department, housed at The Collective, provides opportunities for the community to experience visual, literary, cultural, musical, and performing arts. Staff coordinate local programs, including Picnic on the Plaza, Art Night Out, the Art on the Street sculptures on loan, and the permanent public art program. Sign up for the Arts Source Newsletter to get the latest arts news. Visit in person or online at lafayetteco.gov/Collective lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 11

YOUTH SWIM LESSONS GROUP SWIM LESSONS Our group swim lessons, taught by Red Cross Certified instructors, have low student-to-teacher ratios. With sessions going all year round, now is the best time to take the plunge into group lessons! SWIM LESSON OPTIONS AQUATICS AQUA BABY (AGES 6-24 MONTHS) LEVELS 1-6 (AGES 6 PLUS) Aqua Baby classes help children develop a high comfort level in the water while training parents in water safety Level 1 Goals: To be in a class setting and go and drowning prevention. underwater independently. Prerequisite: The child Pre-requisite: One parent must be in the water with must be ready to participate in a group setting. each child. Swim diapers are required. Level 2 Goals: Floating, breath control underwater, AQUA TOTS (AGES 24-36 MONTHS) and forward movement in the water. Prerequisite: Students will learn to float, blow bubbles, put their faces Going underwater without hesitation. in the water independently, and experience deeper water. Prerequisite: One parent must be in the water with each Level 3 Beginner Goals: Front Crawl, adjust to deep child. Swim diapers are required. water, and treading. Prerequisite: Floating on front and back independently, and forward movement DOLPHIN (AGES 3-5 YEARS) through the water. Dolphin 1 Goals: Be in a class setting and go Level 3 Advanced Goals: Front crawl with breathing, underwater independently. Prerequisite: The child elementary backstroke, diving basics, and treading. must be ready to participate in a group setting. Prerequisite: Level 3 Beginner. Dolphin 2 Goals: Learn to float independently, Level 4 Goals: Stroke work for four competitive control breath underwater, and move forward in the strokes, plus sidestroke, elementary backstroke, and water. Prerequisite: Blows bubbles after submerging underwater swimming. Prerequisite: Swim 15 yards of mouth, eyes, and nose without hesitation. front crawl with breathing. Dolphin 3 Goals: Learn the front crawl stroke Level 5 Goals: Stroke refinement of competitive with breathing and be comfortable in deep water. strokes, plus work on treading, diving, and turns. Prerequisite: Independently float on front and back, and forward movement through the water. Prerequisite: Swim 25 yards each of front crawl and elementary backstroke: 25 yards breaststroke. Level 6 Goals: Increase stroke efficiency and improve endurance. Prerequisites: Swim 50 yards each of front crawl and elementary backstroke: 25 yards each of breaststroke and back crawl. 12 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

TUESDAY & THURSDAY SWIM LESSONS View the most up-to-date offerings on WebTrac. SWIM LESSON DETAILS TUESDAY & THURSDAY NEED TO KNOW Location: BBRC, Rose Lueras Pool SESSIONS DATES FEES REGISTRATION DATES: A (3 weeks) Jan. 10-26 R $45 / NR $55 R Dec.20 / NR Dec. 22 B (3 weeks) Feb. 7-23 R $45 / NR $55 R Jan. 24 / NR Jan. 26 C (3 weeks) March 7-23 R $45 / NR $55 R Feb. 21 / NR Feb. 23 D (3 weeks) April 4-20 R $45 / NR $55 R March 21 / NR March 23 LESSONS Register for swim lessons AQUATICS AQUABABY / AQUA TOTS LEVEL 2 Activity Code Session Time Activity Code Session Time 110116 A1, B1, C1, D1 9-9:30am 110106 A1, B1, C1, D1 6-6:30pm A2, B2, C2, D2 5:25-5:55pm LEVEL 3 BEGINNER DOLPHIN 1 Activity Code Session Time Activity Code Session Time 110107 A1, B1, C1, D1 4:15-4:45pm 110102 A1, B1, C1, D1 9:35-10:05am A2, B2, C2, D2 5:25-5:55pm   A2, B2, C2, D2 4:50-5:20pm   A3, B3, C3, D3 5:25-5:55pm LEVEL 3 ADVANCED A4, B4, C4, D4 6-6:30pm Activity Code Session Time 110108 A1, B1, C1, D1 4:50-5:20pm DOLPHIN 2 A2, B2, C2, D2 6-6:30pm Activity Code Session Time 110103 A1, B1, C1, D1 10:10-10:40am LEVEL 4 A2, B2, C2, D2 4:15-4:45pm Activity Code Session Time A3, B3, C3, D3 4:50-5:20pm 110109 A1, B1, C1, D1 4:15-4:45pm A4, B4, C4, D4 6-6:30pm A2, B2, C2, D2 4:50-5:20pm DOLPHIN 3 LEVEL 5 Activity Code Session Time Activity Code Session Time 110104 A1, B1, C1, D1 10:45-11:15am 110110 A1, B1, C1, D1 4:15-4:45pm A2, B2, C2, D1 4:15-4:45pm A2, B2, C2, D2 6-6:30pm A3, B3, C3, D3 5:25-5:55pm LEVEL 6 LEVEL 1 Activity Code Session Time Activity Code Session Time 110111 A1, B1, C1, D1 5:25-5:55pm 110105 A1, B1, C1, D1 4:50-5:20pm lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 13

SATURDAY SWIM LESSONS View the most up-to-date offerings on WebTrac. NEW! Reduced Rate Swim Lessons offered in April. Learn more here. SATURDAY NEED TO KNOW BBRC, Rose Lueras Pool Location: SESSIONS DATES FEES REGISTRATION DATES: A (4 weeks) Jan. 7-28 R $30 / NR $40 R Dec.20 / NR Dec. 22 B (4 weeks) Feb. 4-25 R $30 / NR $40 R Jan. 24 / NR Jan. 26 C (4 weeks) March 4-25 R $30 / NR $40 R Feb. 21 / NR Feb. 23 AQUATICS LESSONS Register for swim lessons AQUABABY LEVEL 2 Activity Code Session Time Activity Code Session Time 110001 A1, B1, C1 9:15-9:45am 110006 A1, B1, C1 9:55-10:25am A2, B2, C2 10:35-11:05am AQUA TOTS Activity Code Session Time LEVEL 3 BEGINNER 110000 A1, B1, C1 11:15-11:45am Activity Code Session Time 110007 A1, B1, C1 9:15-9:45am DOLPHIN 1 A2, B2, C2 10:35-11:05am Activity Code Session Time 110002 A1, B1, C1 9:15-9:45am LEVEL 3 ADVANCED A2, B2, C2 9:55-10:25am Activity Code Session Time A3, B3, C3 10:35-11:05am 110008 A1, B1, C1 9:55-10:25am A2, B2, C2 11:15-11:45am DOLPHIN 2 Activity Code Session Time LEVEL 4 110003 A1, B1, C1 9:55-10:25am Activity Code Session Time A2, B2, C2 10:35-11:05am 110009 A1, B1, C1 11:15-11:45am A3, B3, C3 11:15-11:45am LEVEL 5 DOLPHIN 3 Activity Code Session Time Activity Code Session Time 110010 A1, B1, C1 9:15-9:45am 110004 A1, B1, C1 9:55-10:25am A2, B2, C2 11:15-11:45am LEVEL 6 Activity Code Session Time LEVEL 1 110011 A1, B1, C1 10:35-11:05am Activity Code Session Time 110005 A1, B1, C1 9:15-9:45am 14 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

YOUTH /ADULT AQUATICS SWIM CONDITIONING ADULT SWIM LESSON Swim Conditioning is a challenging but fun way It's never too late to learn to swim or to improve! to gain fitness and strength in a swim-team-style If you are an adult swimmer with little to no program emphasizing stroke development. Class experience in the water, we will help you conquer size is limited to the first 12 registrations. your fear of swimming while introducing basic stroke techniques in the pool's shallow end. If you Prerequisites: Competency in the four competitive want more of a challenge, feel comfortable in the strokes, ability to swim 100-meter freestyle water, and want to improve your technique and and backstroke, 100-meter IM, and 50-meter learn new strokes, the instructor can cover more breaststroke and butterfly. advanced, deep-end skills such as diving, treading water, and fitness swimming. We include essential NEED TO KNOW safety skills in all of our classes, and class sizes are small to maximize learning potential in a relaxed Location: Lap Pool atmosphere. Days: Tuesday & Thursday Fees: R $75/ NR $85 NEED TO KNOW Time: 5-6pm Ages: 8-17.99 Registration Deadline: April 5 ACTIVITY # DATES Location: Lap Pool Day: Tuesday and Thursday 110114-A1 1/10-26 Fees: R $45/ NR $55 110114-B1 2/7-23 Time: 6-6:30pm 110114-C1 3/7-23 Ages: 18 and older 110114-D1 4/4-20 ACTIVITY # DATES STROKE CLINIC 110112-A1 1/10-26 After completing group swim lessons, take 110112-B1 2/7-23 advantage of Stroke Clinic to further develop the 110112-C1 3/7-23 four competitive strokes while increasing strength 110112-D1 4/4-20 and fitness in the water. Freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, butterfly, starts, and turns will be covered. Classes are limited to the first 12 who register. Prerequisites: Knowledge of the four competitive strokes, ability to swim 50-meter freestyle and backstroke, and 25-meter breaststroke and butterfly. NEED TO KNOW AQUATICS Location: Lap Pool Day: Tuesday Fees: R $65 / NR $75 Time: 4:15-5pm Ages: 6-17.99 DATES ACTIVITY # 110113-A1 1/10-26 110113-B1 2/7-23 110113-C1 3/7-23 110113-D1 4/4-20 lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 15

MASTERS SWIM TEAM Fees: Daily admission +$4 or Daily admission and Masters Swim Pass One of the most significant benefits of Master's swimming is practicing with an organized group. NEED TO KNOW Our coaches will challenge you with structured Practice Locations: BBRC, Rose Lueras Pool workouts designed to improve your endurance, Ages: 18 and older strength, speed, and power in the water. This SECTION DAY TIMES program is open to all adult swimmers (fitness, 120710-A Mon, Wed, Fri 5:45-6:45am triathlete, competitive, non-competitive) dedicated 120710-B Sunday 8:15-9:30am to improving their fitness through swimming. You should be able to swim a minimum of eight or more lengths of the pool without stopping. View current pool schedule AQUATICS LAFAYETTE SEALS SWIM TEAM MANDATORY PARENTS MEETING Date: May 10 Become a Lafayette Seals Swim team member and Time: 6:30pm have fun swimming this summer! Our recreational Location: Lafayette Public Library Conference swim team will help improve your swimming Room, 775 Baseline Road, Lafayette skills with excellent guidance from our coaches, Suit fitting time and location will be preparing you to participate confidently in swim announced at this meeting. meets. Preseason practices begin in May, with six swim meets held on Saturday mornings in June PRESEASON PRACTICES: MAY 22-26 and July. Championship meets will follow the six Ages 5-8 4-4:45pm regular-season meets. Ages 9-12 4:45-5:45pm Ages 13-18 5:45-7pm The registration fee includes a swim team shirt. Participants are responsible for purchasing their REGISTRATION BEGINS: March 6 suits and goggles. The Lafayette Seals Booster Club is primarily responsible for coordinating all swim REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 26 team activities and events; however, all families are expected to volunteer at swim meets. Swimmers NEED TO KNOW must register through Swimtopia once they have Location: The Great Outdoors Waterpark Lap Pool registered through the City of Lafayette. Please Fees: R $240 / NR $250 visit the swim team website at: www.lafayetteseals. Regular Season Practices: May 30-July 21, 2023 swimtopia.com for more information. AGES ACTIVITY # TIMES Requirements: Swimmers must be able to swim NEW TIMES two pool lengths of front crawl with proper breathing and stroke form. 8 and under 220701-A 9:45-10:30am 9-10 220702-A 8:45-9:45am MANDATORY SWIM ASSESSMENT for all new 11-12 220703-A 7:45-8:45am swimmers. 13-14 220704-A 6:30-7:45am 15-18 220705-A 6:30-7:45am Date and Time: Saturday, May 6 at 10am Location: Rose Lueras Pool at the Bob Burger Recreation Center 16 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

YOUTH SPORTS TINY TYKE BASKETBALL PEE WEE BASKETBALL Get your little ones off the sidelines and into the Dominate the dribble and conquer drills! As an action! Learning the fundamentals of basketball introductory league, coaches will teach form, will teach your kindergartener how to participate sport-specific skills, and a basic understanding in a team, help instill a love for the game, build of the rules to 1st and 2nd graders. Build on skills and burn off energy! Included in the skills learned in Tiny Tyke Basketball or start as registration fee is a Lafayette Recreation t-shirt. a beginner - all are welcome! Games are the last three Fridays of the Season Registration Deadline: Dec. 25, or when full Game Dates: Jan. 27, Feb. 3, and Feb. 10 NEED TO KNOW Registration Deadline: Dec. 25, or when full Location: Recreation Center Gym NEED TO KNOW Date: Jan. 6 – Feb. 10 Location: Recreation Center Gym Day: Friday Dates: Jan. 2 – Feb. 10 Fees: R $56/ NR $66 Fees: R $62/ NR $72 Grade: Kindergarten Grades: 1st/2nd ACTIVITY # TIME # BEGINNER 312000-A 3:30-4:15pm ACTIVITY # TIME DAYS 312000-B 4:15-5pm 312010-A 4-4:45pm M/W 312000-C 5-5:45pm 312010-B 4-4:45pm M/W 312011-A 4:45-5:30pm M/W 312011-B 4:45-5:30pm M/W INTERMEDIATE SPORTS ACTIVITY # TIME DAYS 312012-A 4-4:45pm T/TH 312012-B 4-4:45pm T/TH 312013-A 4:45-5:30pm T/TH 312013-B 4:45-5:30pm T/TH 312014-A 5:30-6:15pm T/TH 312014-B 5:30-6:15pm T/TH lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 17

SPORTS TINY TYKE SOCCER PEE WEE SOCCER Are you having trouble keeping your three- Lace up those soccer cleats and join us on the year-old on the sideline? Here's your chance field! to turn them loose and use some of their This fun instructional program will focus on abundant energy. This program, instructed by teaching soccer skills and helping your child Pancho Hansen, teaches the basics of soccer. To advance to league play. Your little kicker must be participate, children must be three years old by 4-5 years old to participate (age determined as April 30, 2023. The registration fee includes a of April 30, 2023). The six-week-long season will t-shirt. finish with three games played on the last three Fridays and Saturdays. Registration Deadline: March 19, or when full Registration Deadline: March 19, or when full NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW Location: City Park Field Location: City Park Field Fees: R $52/ NR $62 Fees: R $58/ NR $68 Age: 3 Ages: 4-5 FRIDAY BEGINNER ACTIVITY # TIMES DATES Days: Mon & Wed 312500-A 3:30-4:15pm 4/7-5/12 312500-B 3:30-4:15pm 4/7-5/12 ACTIVITY # TIMES DATES 312500-C 4:15-5pm 4/7-5/12 312511-A 4:15-5pm 4/3-5/10 312500-D 4:15-5pm 4/7-5/12 312511-B 4:15-5pm 4/3-5/10 WEDNESDAY Days: Tue & Thu ACTIVITY # TIMES DATES ACTIVITY # TIMES DATES 312500-E 10:30-11:15am 4/5-5/10 312511-C 3:30-4:15pm 4/4-5/11 312500-F 10:30-11:15am 4/5-5/10 312511-D 3:30-4:15pm 4/4-5/11 INTERMEDIATE Days: Mon & Wed ACTIVITY # TIMES DATES 312513-A 3:30-4:15pm 4/3-5/10 312513-B 3:30-4:15pm 4/3-5/10 312513-C 5-5:45pm 4/3-5/10 312513-D 5-5:45pm 4/3-5/10 Days: Tue & Thu ACTIVITY # TIMES DATES 312515-A 4:15-5pm 4/4-5/11 312515-B 4:15-5pm 4/4-5/11 312515-C 5-5:45p 4/4-5/11 312515-D 5-5:45pm 4/4-5/11 18 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

SPRING YOUTH SOCCER YOUTH RACQUETBALL - BEGINNER Youth Soccer stresses participation, development of skills, and enjoyment. All boys and girls in All levels will enjoy these small group lessons K-8th grade are encouraged to get involved. that take players through the high-speed world Practices will be twice weekly for an hour, with of racquetball. Build skills and stamina and games on Saturdays. Practice times and days learn the game's rules while enjoying some light are determined by the coach. Age and division competition. An ideal supplement to tennis or a are determined by grade, and shin guards are standalone racquet sport played indoors, these required. lessons will expose beginners to the sport and Practices will be held in local Lafayette parks. encourage intermediate and advanced players to continue to develop their skills. Each participant Registration Deadline: Feb. 26, or when full must supply eye protection and a racquet. There is a minimum of two and a maximum of four Game Locations: City Park, with some games players per group. in Louisville. NEED TO KNOW Volunteer Coaches are needed for this program. If interested, please email Location: Racquetball Court 1 & 2 Mark Fitzgerald. Day: Monday Fees: R $51/NR $61 Days: NEED TO KNOW Ages: 9-15 Fees: Dates: Monday-Thursday, and Saturday ACTIVITY # DATES TIMES R $70/ NR $80 March 20 – May 20 313800-A 1/9-2/20 4:30-5:30pm 313800-B 1/9-2/20 5:30-6:30pm ACTIVITY # GRADES 313800-C 1/10-2/21 4:30-5:30pm 313800-D 1/10-2/21 5:30-6:30pm 312520-A K-1st Girls No Meet Dates: Jan 16, Jan 17 312520-B K-1st Boys 312520-C 2nd/3rd Girls ACTIVITY # DATES TIMES 312520-D 2nd/3rd Boys 312520-E 4th/5th Girls 313801-A 2/27-4/10 4:30-5:30pm 312520-F 4th/5th Boys 313801-B 2/27-4/10 5:30-6:30pm 312520-G 6th-8th Girls 313801-C 2/28-4/11 4:30-5:30pm 312520-H 6th-8th Boys 313801-D 2/28-4/11 5:30-6:30pm No Meet Dates: Mar 27, Mar 28 SPORTS ACTIVITY # DATES TIMES 313802-A 4/17-5/22 4:30-5:30pm 313802-B 4/17-5/22 5:30-6:30pm 313802-C 4/18-5/23 4:30-5:30pm 313802-D 4/18-5/23 5:30-6:30pm lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 19

ADULT SPORTS WINTER ADULT BASKETBALL SPRING ADULT BASKETBALL Are you looking for a fun and energetic adult Dust off your sneakers and place your team in basketball league for teams that like to play in one of our basketball leagues. We offer an Upper recreational settings? If so, this is the league for Rec League on Sunday afternoons/evenings and your team! The season will include a total of eight a traditional Rec League on Wednesday nights. games that will be played in the evenings at the Leagues will be scheduled for eight games, Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. including post-season play. Registration Deadline: Dec. 18, or when full Registration Deadline: March 19, or when full Interested participants or teams-please email Interested teams or participants interested Michael Cancilla with the Athletics Division in registering as free agents, please email Michael Cancilla with the Athletics Division NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW Location: Rec Center Gymnasium Day: Sunday Location: Rec Center Gymnasium Fees: $500/team Day: Wednesday Time: Noon-4pm Fees: $500/team Ages: 18 and older Time: Afternoons and Evenings Ages: 18 and older ACTIVITY # DATES SPORTS SECTION ACTIVITY # DATES 312040-A 1/8-3/19 Spring Adult 312041-A 4/5-6/7 Rec Basketball 4/2-6/18 Spring Adult Upper 312041-B Rec Basketball 20 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

SPRING ADULT SPRING ADULT SPORTS CO-ED SOFTBALL LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE Time to get your team together and plan to play in Gather your friends to experience fun, friendly Lafayette Recreation's Spring Adult Softball league! competition and the excitement of bumping, Teams will be scheduled for a 10-game season on setting, and spiking in our indoor volleyball league. Sunday afternoons and evenings. League play will begin on Sunday, April 23. The number of teams We offer Thursday evening Women and Co-Ed leagues in the league will determine the playoff format. with a maximum of six teams per division. Teams will Register early, as these leagues will fill quickly. play in an 8-game season which includes playoffs. Registration Deadline: April 9, or when full. Registration Deadline: March 26, or when full Interested participants or teams-please email Interested participants or teams-please email Michael Cancilla with the Athletics Division Michael Cancilla with the Athletics Division NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW Location: LaMont Ballfield Location: Rec Center Gymnasium Day: Sunday Dates: April 6 – June 1 Fees: $625/team Day: Thursday Time: 4-9pm Fees: $250/team Ages: 18 and older Time: 6-9pm Ages: 18 and older ACTIVITY # DATES SECTION ACTIVITY # DATES 312230-C 4/23-7/16 Spring Women's Volleyball 312630-A 4/6-6/1 SPRING WOMEN'S Spring Co-ed Volleyball 312630-B 4/6-6/1 SOCCER LEAGUE ADULT CO-ED No soccer experience is needed for this popular KICKBALL LEAGUE program that will help you get in shape! Kickball is not just for kids on the playground. The six-game season with practices and games on Kickball is also a great game and social experience Friday evenings and Sunday mornings will improve for grown-up kids. Gather a group of friends or your cardiovascular health, running speed and coworkers and engage in a crazy fun sport on agility, muscle and bone strength, and more. Please Thursday evenings at the LaMont Does Park ball purchase a $20 reversible jersey unless you already fields. Teams will be scheduled for eight games. have one. Jerseys will be ordered once registration closes, and you will be notified when to pay this fee. Registration Deadline: April 9, or when full Registration Deadline: March 12, or when full Interested participants or teams-please email Michael Cancilla with the Athletics Division NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW Location: City Park Field Days: Friday & Sunday Location: LaMont Ballfield Fees: R $58/ NR $68 Day: Thursday Ages: 18 and older Fees: $395/team Time: 6-10pm ACTIVITY # DATES Ages: 18 and older 312530-B 3/17-5/12 ACTIVITY # DATES 313430-A 4/27-6/29 lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 21

ADULT INTRO TO PICKLEBALL Quickly learn the popular new racquet sport that is easier to learn than tennis with a shorter racquet, smaller court, and slower ball. Pickleball combines elements from ping-pong, tennis, and badminton. You'll be playing in no time with detailed, fun instructions from an experienced local player and instructor! Location: NEED TO KNOW ADULT PICKLEBALL LEAGUES Day: Fees: Inline Rink at the BBRC Pickleball leagues at Bob L. Burger Recreation Time: Wednesday Center. Take your game to a new level with Ages: R $20/ NR $25 Pickleball competitive play in a match format. 5:30-7:30pm 18 an older Sign your team up for either Beginner or Intermediate level play based upon the player skills ACTIVITY # DATES information below (self-rate team). 313510-A 4/19 For further questions, please contact Michael 313510-B 5/24 Cancilla ADULT PICKLEBALL Beginner Player Skills – for team self-rating SKILLS AND DRILLS • Has taken a beginner's class (or demonstrates Session A will up your game! If you have a weak equivalent knowledge) serve, an unpredictable return, and are unsure - Realizes aspects of score-keeping, rules, and where to move on the court, this 4-week class is for where to stand on the court during the serve, you. Our instructor will break it down and give you service return, and general play many reps to consistently execute a new skill. • Has some basic stroke skills Session B will expand your skills! Reach the next level Intermediate Player Skills – for team self-rating with drills that give you more choices on the court. This 4-week class will focus on giving your serve more • Knows the rules and can keep score power, controlling the point, doubles teamwork and • Aware of hitting a drop shot and moving quickly strategy, perfect the dink and drop shots. toward the non-volley zone Registration Deadline: April 23, or when full • Can sustain a dinking rally in the game NEED TO KNOW Day: Monday / Wednesday / Friday Fees: $70/team Ages: 18 and older NEED TO KNOW Section A=Beginner; Section B=Intermediate Location: Waneka Lake Park WINTER LEAGUE AT THE BBRC Day: Monday ACTIVITY # DATES TIME DAY Fees: R $54/ NR $64 313530-A 1/9-2/27 8am-noon Monday Time: 9-10:30am 313530-B 1/13-3/3 8am-noon Friday Winter Registration Deadline: Dec. 25, or when full Ages: 18 and older SPORTS ACTIVITY # DATES DAY SUMMER LEAGUE AT WANEKA LAKE PARK 313520-A 5/1-22 Monday 313520-B 5/3-24 Wednesday ACTIVITY # DATES TIME DAY 5/1-6/26 4-8pm Monday 5/3-6/21 4-8pm Wednesday Spring Registration Deadline: April 16, or when full 22 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

DROP-IN FITNESS Use your annual pass, visit card, or pay the daily visit fee. There is no need to sign up unless otherwise noted. Ages 15 and older may participate, and ages 12-14 may participate with the supervision of an adult/guardian. Check with your doctor before starting a fitness program. Schedules are subject to change. Visit lafayetteco.gov/DropinSchedule to see the up-to-date schedule. MIND/BODY CLASSES YOGA PILATES & STRENGTH ALIGNMENT YOGA Three disciplines are woven together to create unique sequences that target all body parts. With the instructor Based on Anusara Yoga and focusing on proper alignment, virtual, students can participate via Zoom or in the BBRC this class weaves intention and breathwork with studio, and In-person participants would have access to thoughtful sequencing and dynamic alignment principles. use BBRC equipment such as hand weights, pilates balls, Designed for beginners, but all levels are welcome. and yoga mats. POWER YOGA WATER FITNESS An amped-up, powerful Vinyasa Yoga practice that LABLAST® SPLASH H2O FITNESS will teach you to move with your breath. Engage in combinations of sun salutations, deep opening postures, LaBlast Splash is a perfect balance of aqua dance and strong standing poses, and challenging arm balances. fitness. This no-partner-needed 'workout in disguise' will Power Yoga is designed with the veteran yogi in mind, get you moving to dances like the Jive, Quickstep, Paso but modifications will be given for all levels. Doble, Viennese Waltz, and many more. You'll dance to music from every artist, genre, and era! Let's have a blast ROLL AND RELEASE with LaBlast Splash! Wouldn't it be wonderful if we had a personal massage SHALLOW OR DEEP WATER FITNESS therapist at our disposal to help rub out the soreness, stress, and tension we experience daily? SMR (Self This low-impact class uses water's natural resistance Myofascial Release) can do just that. In just 30 minutes, for minimal joint stress to promote fitness/toning and you will roll from your feet to your fingers and everything increase energy. in between. WATER YOGA SEATED STRETCH Water yoga is a relaxing, soothing, and therapeutic form Experience yoga-based postures and stretches from the of yoga. Let the natural principles of the water act as comfort of a chair. With a chair, there is no need to worry your therapy to heal from injuries and guide the body about getting down to or up from the floor. Mindful, and mind into a calmer, more present state of being. meditative, and flexibility exercises will help your recovery, mobility, posture, and energy! VINYASA YOGA FITNESS Vinyasa yoga is a dynamic and flowing style of hatha yoga linking breath to movement through a creative series of postures that builds strength and flexibility while cultivating mindfulness. Expect to move, possibly sweat, then wind down toward the end of the class, leaving you feeling restored and renewed. All levels are welcome. lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 23

LAND FITNESS SILVERSNEAKERS® BODYPUMP™ Have fun and move to the music through various exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range BODYPUMP™ is a barbell workout for anyone looking of movement, and improve activities of daily living. to get lean, toned and fit, fast. Using light to moderate Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a weights with lots of repetition, BODYPUMP gives you a SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. A chair is total body workout. available if needed for seated or standing support. BODYCOMBAT™ SILVER SNEAKERS® YOGA Punch and kick your way to fitness! This high-energy Move your whole body through a complete series of martial arts-inspired workout is non-contact, with no seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered complex moves to master. You'll release stress, have a to safely perform various seated and standing postures blast and feel like a champ. designed to increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement.  Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. CARDIO STEP SILVER SNEAKERS® STABILITY Turn step, over-the-top, triple knee repeater. Sound Get stronger and improve your balance through exercises familiar? Experience exhilarating step choreography that strengthen the ankle, knee, and hip joints, all in a to burn calories, tone your body and improve brain fun and social setting. This class is designed specifically function. Following the choreographed cardiovascular to help prevent falls. routine, a short upper body weight section and ab work will add the cherry on top. TOTAL BODY TRX CORE EXPRESS TRX, which stands for Total Body Resistance Exercise, is a revolutionary workout method that uses your body The 15-minute Core Express workout is an excellent weight and gravity as resistance to build strength, compliment to your workout or after a yoga class. balance, coordination, flexibility, core, and joint stability. A strong core allows the body to maintain it's ideal TRX can be modified for all levels. Come on in and see position, which unloads the joints and promotes ease of what suspension training can do for you. movement. In addition, strong core muscles minimize problem areas, such as knees, hips, neck, and back. YOUNG AT HEART AEROBIC FLOW CYCLE Expect to move gently and flow dynamically in an aerobic fusion of Tai Chi, Taekwondo, and Chair Yoga for Enjoy the ride with us! Whether riding for cardiovascular a complete mind-body workout. health or training for a race, this class will get you there! These classes provide something for everyone: intervals, ZUMBA rolling hills, sprints, and climbs, all to motivating and inspiring music. Along the way, you will burn calories Perfect for everybody and every body! Each Zumba® class and increase endurance. brings people together to sweat it out. We take the \"work\" out of workout by mixing low-intensity and high- LABLAST® DANCE FITNESS intensity moves for an interval-style, calorie-burning dance fitness party. LaBlast is a dance fitness program based on all the FITNESS dances you see on \"Dancing with the Stars\"- Disco, Jive, Foxtrot, Waltz, and more. It's partner-free and uses a wide variety of music. Learn the true skill of dance while blasting away calories and seriously having a blast! LaBlast Chair Fitness is the same class performed almost entirely in a chair. 24 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

SPECIALTY FITNESS YOGA WORKSHOP SERIES SHOULDER AND HEART OPENING Workshop-style classes focused on one particular area enable participants to immerse themselves In celebration of heart month, this workshop into practice for a longer time frame allowing for focuses on shoulder/heart opening and back body deeper understanding and healing. Each workshop strengthening to correct posture, gain mobility and will include intelligent and dynamic sequencing and re-align bone structures. cues from the 5 Universal Principles of Alignment. Repetition of physical therapy techniques is ACTIVITY # DATE sprinkled throughout the practice intended for isolated strengthening or releasing of muscles. See 515119-B 2/11 below for more detailed workshop descriptions BACKBENDS AND NEED TO KNOW FORWARD FOLDS Location: Fitness Studio This workshop is beneficial for gaining mobility Day: Sat and flexibility, strengthening the body's midline, Fees: R $10/ NR $15 opening the heart, relieving lower back pain, Time: 1pm-2:30pm re-energizing, and supporting the mind-body Ages: 15 and Up connection. TIGHT HIPS AND HAMSTRINGS ACTIVITY # DATE FITNESS 515119-C 3/11 Even the most active and healthy individuals experience problems when they are tight. This MYOFASCIAL RELEASE workshop focuses on unlocking the hips and hamstrings by properly aligning our bodies and This workshop utilizes massage balls to warm the applying principles for more profound practice. body and promote myofascial restoration. Ball work allows us to shift physical and emotional tension ACTIVITY # DATE into renewal and healing. 515119-A 1/21 ACTIVITY # DATE 515119-D 4/22 lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 25

BIG LIFTS FOR BIG RESULTS Join Personal Trainer Michael Baird for a weightlifting workshop that breaks down the four major lifts: Bench Press, Barbell Row, Deadlift, and Squats. Learn proper form and execution through closely monitored repetition to ensure you move correctly and efficiently. NEED TO KNOW ACTIVE ADULTS STRENGTH TRAINING Location: BBRC Fitness Facility Day: Sat Getting and staying fit after 50 can be challenging, Fees: R $10/ NR $15 and this class will prepare you to conquer that Time: 11:30am-12:30pm challenge and more! Learn about safety, correct Ages: 18 and older posture, body control, and awareness. At the end of this progressive skill-building program, you SECTION ACTIVITY # DATES will know how to safely use free weights and machines to build your strength. Subsequent Bench Press/ Barbell Row 515123-A 1/28 sections will build on the skills you have mastered Deadlift and Squats 515123-B 2/11 to build muscle strength, size, and endurance while improving flexibility, balance, and coordination. WOMEN'S WEIGHT TRAINING NEED TO KNOW Taught by a Certified Personal Trainer and specifically designed for women of all ages. Location: Fitness Atrium Women's Weight Training includes full-body Fees 2 Days per Week: R $80 / NR $90 strength training designed to improve bone density Fees 3 Days Per Week: R $120 / NR $130 and balance and boost metabolism. This class is Days: Monday, Wednesday & Friday great for women looking to add strength training to Time: 9-10am their lives but are unsure where to start. Training Ages: 50 and older will progress throughout the month, and you'll get stronger before your very eyes. TWO DAYS PER WEEK Location: NEED TO KNOW ACTIVITY # DATES Day: Fees: Fitness Atrium 515117-A 1/4-30 Time: Monday and Wednesday 515117-C 2/1-27 Ages: R $80 / NR $90 515117-E 3/1-27 Noon-1pm 515117-G 4/3-28 18 and older THREE DAYS PER WEEK FITNESS ACTIVITY # DATE ACTIVITY # DATES 515118-A 1/4-30 515118-B 2/1-27 515117-B 1/4-30 515118-C 3/1-27 515117-D 2/1-27 515118-D 4/3-26 515117-F 3/1-27 515117-H 4/3-28 26 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

DANCE WITH A STAR: LABLAST® HIGH-INTENSITY WITH LOUIS VAN AMSTEL INTERVAL TRAINING In September 2022, Louis Van Amstel made his HIIT, or High-Intensity Interval Training, is a comeback on 'Dancing with the Stars', partnering technique of all-out quick, intense bursts of with Cheryl Ladd from Charlie's Angels. Join him in exercise, followed by short recovery periods. HIIT person to experience LaBlast® Dance Fitness (land) improves aerobic and anaerobic fitness, blood or Splash (water). LaBlast® is a partner-free dance pressure, cardiovascular health, insulin sensitivity, fitness program based on all the dances seen on the and cholesterol, reduces abdominal fat, and show- Disco, Jive, Waltz, Tango, Salsa, Quickstep, lowers body weight while maintaining muscle and more! Take your mind, body, and soul on a mass through EPOC. EPOC (excess post-exercise journey through easy-to-follow ballroom-based oxygen consumption) is responsible for a more dances set to various music genres. For all ages and significant calorie burn than other activities of the fitness levels- honestly, everyone can do this! same duration. This class is not recommended for beginner-level exercisers. Participants should have NEED TO KNOW a consistent exercise routine at least two days a week before joining. Location: Rec Center Gymnasium Day: Monday NEED TO KNOW Fees: R $20/ NR $25 per single class R $35/ NR $45 for Combo Class Location: Fitness Studio Register early! Fees increase by $5 on Jan. 1 Day: Monday and Wednesday Time: 9-10am Fitness Fees: R $80/ NR $90 10:30-11:30am Splash Time: 11:15am-noon Ages: 12 and older Ages: 18 and older SECTION ACTIVITY # DATES ACTIVITY # DATES LaBlast Dance Fitness 515126-A 1/9 515127-A 1/4-30 LaBlast Splash 515126-B 1/9 515127-B 2/1-27 Fitness/Splash Combo 515126-C 1/9 515127-C 3/1-27 515127-D 4/3-26 season 31 GOLF CONDITIONING FITNESS DANCING WITH THE STARS PRO Experience golf-specific strength and flexibility AND LABLAST CREATOR training designed to maximize your swing, minimize your score, and keep you injury free this louis van season. Whether you're new or experienced on the amstel course, this program is for you. NEED TO KNOW Location: BBRC Fitness Facility Day: Tuesday Fees: R $60/ NR $70 Time: 1-2pm Ages: 18 and older ACTIVITY # DATES 515128-A 4/4-5/9 lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 27

HIGH SCHOOL STRENGTH WEIGHT ROOM ORIENTATION AND CONDITIONING Do you want to start using the weight room This class is for high school athletes looking to equipment but aren't sure how? Sign up for an improve their skills and prepare themselves for orientation to learn proper weight room etiquette, the upcoming season in various sports. Integrating how to use the Cybex Machines, free weights, free weights, machines, and functional fitness, we'll and cardiovascular equipment. For the price of focus on speed and power, agility and coordination, admission, a certified personal trainer will provide and stretching to help prevent injury. Take a weight training orientation to anyone 12 years old advantage of this opportunity to get ahead and or older, including SilverSneakers and RenewActive make the most of this and next season! members. *All sessions are taught by Andy Castellano, NASM Certified Personal Trainer Please register early. Registration closes 24 hours **Mature 12-13 year-olds welcome if assessed by before the scheduled orientation session. the instructor Upon orientation completion, receive: NEED TO KNOW AGE 12-14 15-17 18 and up Location: Fitness Atrium Days: Monday and Wednesday RECEIVE Parent/Youth Weight Increased Fees: R $65/ NR $75 USE: Weight Room ID room confidence Times: 4:45-5:45pm Ages: 14-18** Allows youth to ID work out with ACTIVITY # DATES an adult during During facility facility open open hours 515122-B 1/4-30 hours. 515122-D 2/1-27 515122-F 3/1-27 Day: Monday 515122-G 4/3-26 Fees: Free with paid admission Time: 6-7pm Ages: 12 and older ACTIVITY # DATES 515124-A 1/9 515124-B 1/23 515124-C 2/13 515124-D 2/27 515124-E 3/13 515124-F 4/10 FITNESS 28 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469





YOUTH ENRICHMENT B.A.S.E (BOB BURGER AFTER SCHOOL ENRICHMENT) Registration is full for the 2022/2023 B.A.S.E. BOB’S KID’S CORNER YOUTH ENRICHMENT program, with possible waitlist availability. Please contact Jordan Walker, Youth Enjoy your workout at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Programs Coordinator, for more information. Center while your child has a fun experience in a positive and safe environment in Bob’s Kids Corner. Get in the game and make the Bob Burger Recreation Center your 'home base' for For children six months to nine years pf age. afterschool programming with B.A.S.E. (Schedule subject to change-check at the front desk) B.A.S.E. enriches the lives of children with a range of activities, including swimming, STEM, NEED TO KNOW arts and crafts, sports and games, homework help, and more in a fun, safe, structured environment. Parents/Guardians must remain inside the BBRC while children are in Bob’s Kids Corner in the B.A.S.E. serves children enrolled in all Lafayette Kneebone room. elementary schools and follows the BVSD school calendar. A minimum of five children from a Schedule (subject to change): single elementary school must be enrolled in Mon-Fri: 8am-1:30pm B.A.S.E. for transportation to be provided from Saturday: 9am–noon that school to the BBRC. B.A.S.E. participant Fees: $3.50/hour/child acceptance is dependent upon transportation (1 hour minimum, and program space. 2 hour maximum/day (per state regulations) Lafayette Recreation offers full-day camps from 7:30am-6pm when BVSD is out of session. For ease of payment, purchase a: Bob’s Kids Corner Punch Card ($35/10 hours) NEED TO KNOW Bob’s Kids Corner is included with a purchase of an annual youth pass $220 (A great value if you use Registration: Available throughout the BKC 2 or more hours weekly!) 2022/2023 school year Location: Bob Burger Recreation Center Days: Mon-Fri Grades: Kindergarten-5th Grade Time: School dismissal to 6pm Fees: $35 registration fee 5 days/week: $371 per child/month 4 days/week: $336 per child/month 3 days/week: $270 per child/month lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 31

SCHOOL'S OUT DAY CAMP School is out, and Bob's is in session! Register your kiddo for a school's out day of fun at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Your child will participate in engaging activities throughout the day, including swimming, crafts, active games, team building, and more! Please ensure your child has lunch, two snacks, and a water bottle for the program daily. Due to staffing and field trip limits, the deadline for full-day registration is one week before each full- day program. Once registered, you will receive an email link to complete your child's state-mandated licensing profile through ePACT. Your ePACT profile must be completed before your child attends camp. NEED TO KNOW PARENT'S NIGHT OUT Registration Deadline: One week in advance Have you been looking for some peace and quiet Location: Nyland Room while your kiddos are out playing games, making Fees: R $60/ NR $70 crafts, and building friendships? Well, we have Time: 7:30am-6pm the answer for you! Register your child to attend Ages: 5-12 our Parent's Night Out Program. Parent's Night Out runs from 7-10pm here at the Bob L Burger ACTIVITY # DATES DAY Recreation Center and will keep your kiddo entertained! 414701-A 1/2 Monday 414701-B 1/3 Tuesday 414701-B1 1/16 Monday 414701-C 2/6 Monday 414701-D 2/20 Monday 414701-E 3/27 Monday 414701-F 3/28 Tuesday 414701-G 3/29 Wednesday 414701-H 3/30 Thursday 414701-I 3/31 Friday 414701-J 4/21 Friday 414701-K 4/24 Monday YOUTH ENRICHMENT NEED TO KNOW Location: Nyland Room Day: Fri Fees: R $25/ NR $35 Time: 7-10pm Ages: 5-12 ACTIVITY # DATES 414300-A 2/10 414300-B 4/14 32 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

Grab your sunscreen, water bottle, sense of adventure, and desire to explore. The fun is about to begin! Exploration is boundless at the City of Lafayette's Happy Trails Summer Day Camp. Whether you are learning a new activity, splashing around in the pool, making friends, or engaging in active play, the Happy Trails Summer Day Camp has something for everyone! REOGNISTTHREAFTOIOLLNOOWPIENNGSDAATT8EASM: Ages SESSIONS Feb. 6 Residents 5-12 A June 5-9 Feb. 13 Nonresidents B June 12-16 REGISTER C June 19-23 D June 26-30 Location: Pioneer Elementary E July 5-7 Time: 7:30am-6pm F July 10-14 Days: Monday-Friday G July 17-21 Pre-camp care: 7:30-9am H July 24-28 Post-camp care: 4-6pm I July 31 - Aug. 4 Session Fees: Resident $200, Nonresident $210 Please contact Jordan Walker with special circumstances or questions. YOUTH ENRICHMENT Camp Enrollment 2023 Cancellation Policy 33 Cancellations for a week of camp Must be requested at least three weeks before that week of camp starts. Must be approved by the program supervisor Will be assessed a $50 cancellation fee/child/week Cancellations initiated less than three weeks in advance are not eligible for refunds or credits Week-to-Week Transfers must be made seven days in advance and are subject to a $10 transfer fee/week Refunds will be issued through a check, credit card, or household credit (depending on payment method.) lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023

DANCE Look for adult dance classes with Kinesis Dance YOUTH DANCE BEGINNING HIP HOP Instructors teach our Youth Dance classes from This fun, high-energy hip-hop dance class lets Kinesis Dance, a dance education company dancers get loose while having great fun. Dancers providing recreational and pre-professional dance develop musicality, creativity, listening skills, opportunities. Kinesis believes in creating a and coordination in this non-stop, action-packed positive, safe, and fun learning environment! class that includes hip-hop, basic break dancing, and dance games! All music and moves are age NEED TO KNOW appropriate. Registration Deadline: Jan. 11 Ages: 6-10 Location: Fitness Studio or Rothman Room ACTIVITY # TIME DAY Fees: R $140/ NR $150 Dates: 1/10-5/16 414510-C 5-5:45pm Tuesday MINI-STARS BALLET CREATIVE MOVEMENT Mini Stars ballet introduces dancers to ballet's Creative Movement is a joyful way for children joys through imaginative, creative exercises to explore movement through music and dance designed to develop active listening, coordination, utilizing imagery and props. Students can spatial awareness, and the beginnings of technical simultaneously develop motor skills, rhythmic training. Children will have fun while gaining self- awareness, coordination, and balance in a safe confidence, listening, and learning skills. environment using creative movement. Ages: 3-4 Ages: 3-4 ACTIVITY # TIME DAY ACTIVITY # TIME DAY 414510-A 3-3:45pm Tuesday 414510-D 9-9:45am Thursday YOUTH PROGRAMS KINDERBALLET BALLET AND TAP COMBO Ballet's base dance techniques are the foundation Ballet and Tap Combo introduces students to of many dance forms. Ballet dancers benefit from basic ballet and tap dance skills with a Creative attention to posture, flexibility, fitness, balance, Movement class's fun and fast-paced elements. self-discipline, and self-confidence, enhancing Students will have fun while gaining self- their motor, listening, and social skills. In this confidence and developing listening skills, joyfilled kinder ballet class, dancers will learn strength, rhythm, dance technique, and body basic ballet steps and terminology while exploring awareness in a caring, nurturing environment. their expressive movement styles through creative Tap shoes are required. dance elements. Ages: 4-5 Ages: 5-7 ACTIVITY # TIME DAY ACTIVITY # TIME DAY 414510-E 10-10:45am Thursday 414510-B 4-4:45pm Tuesday 34 Winter-Spring 2023 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469

SKATE- BOARDING SQUARE STATE SQUARE STATE SKATE AFTER SCHOOL CLUB SKATE SATURDAY SESSIONS Looking for some afterschool fun? Square State Bring your Saturday morning energy to ride the Skate's After School Club at the Lafayette Skatepark Lafayette Skatepark, designed and built by Team is just that. With the focus on safety, skaters will Pain. Square State Skate's experienced staff will work on everything, from learning how to stand and work with you on new and old skills and tricks, roll on a skateboard to learning tricks and building safety on your board, and skatepark etiquette. Start up to advanced park riding, as all of the different your Saturdays by having fun with our unique, like- features of the amazing Lafayette Skatepark are minded skateboarding community. explored. Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy the unique and active skateboarding community as Please bring a skateboard and helmet (required); we skate together, play skate-related games, and other pads, a water bottle, sunscreen, and energy are participate in trick clinics. Skaters of all skill levels recommended. A limited number of loaner boards are welcome. will be available. Please bring a skateboard and helmet (required); NEED TO KNOW other pads, a water bottle, sunscreen, and energy are recommended. Location: Lafayette Skate Park Day: Saturday NEED TO KNOW Fees: R $30/ NR $40 YOUTH PROGRAMS Time: 9-10:30am Location: Lafayette Skate Park Ages: 5-14 Day: Wednesday Fees: R $30/ NR $40 ACTIVITY #DATES Time: 4-5:30pm Ages: 5-14 414101-A 3/25 414101-B 4/29 ACTIVITY # DATES ACTIVITY # DATES 414101-C 5/27 414100-A 4/5 414100-B 5/3 414100-C 4/12 414100-D 5/10 414100-E 4/19 414100-F 5/17 414100-G 4/26 414100-H 5/24 lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Winter-Spring 2023 35

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ROOM RENTALS BOB L. BURGER RECREATION CENTER Rent a room where Lafayette comes to gather! The Recreation Center has multiple options for multi-purpose room rentals, perfect for birthday parties, HOA meetings and more! The minimum time to rent is one hour. Standard Fixtures: Chairs, Tables Contact: Katie Graveland, 303-604-3537 GREENLEE ROOM ROTHMAN ROOM Maximum Capacity: 25 Maximum Capacity: 25 $25/hour Resident $35/hour Non-resident $25/hour Resident $35/hour Non-resident Screen + Projector available upon request. For bigger groups, rent the Greenlee and Rothman rooms together to accommodate up to 50 people. Cost: $40/hour Resident $50/hour Non-resident GYMNASIUM Maximum Capacity: 250 Cost: Half gym $40/hour Full gym $100/hour Volleyball: $40 for half gym + $25 set up fee Contact: Mark Fitzgerald at 303-661-1479 SENIOR CENTER Maximum Capacity: 100 ROOM RENTALS The Lafayette Senior Center offers a wonderful setting for your next special event.  Small kitchen available. Standard Fixtures: Chairs, Tables, WiFi. Minimum Rental: 2 hours Contact: [email protected] at 303-665-9052  Cost: Entire Facility $55/hour Resident, $65/hour Nonresident Conference room: $40/hour Resident, $50/hour Non-res. lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Winter-Spring 2023 37

SENIOR SERVICES SENIOR SERVICES Lafayette Senior Services, located Contact us at 303-665-9052 or email at 103 S. Iowa Avenue in Old Town at [email protected] for Lafayette, offers free and low- more information or to inquire about cost outings plus enrichment, additional resources available. wellness, resource, educational, and transportation programs and services If you do not have a computer or do to people age 55 and above. Our array not understand how to log onto virtual of programs fosters fun, engagement, programs, please reach out to the health, and intellectual stimulation Senior Service staff for assistance. and offers tools and support to help you age well and enjoy life. Residents younger than age 55 may register for select programs on a For the most current information, sign space-available basis, and non- up for the Senior Spotlight newsletter resident rates may apply. or visit the Senior Services pages on the website. 38 Winter-Spring 2023 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052

LAFAYETTE SENIOR SERVICES 103 S. Iowa Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026 | (303)665-9052 | lafayetteco.gov/Seniorsn CENTER HOURS 8:30am-5pm TABLE OF CONTENTS 38-39 8:30am-4pm 40 Monday-Thursday Closed General Information 41-42 Special Events 43-45 Friday Activities 46-47 Enrichment 48-51 Saturday & Sunday Fitness 52-56 Resources 57 HOLIDAY CLOSURES & HOURS Trips Wellness December 23 8:30am-noon December 26 Closed January 2 Closed Martin Luther King Day Closed Presidents Day Closed CONNECT WITH US SENIOR SERVICES WEBSITE lafayetteco.gov/Seniors Find the latest information about Senior Services, health and fitness, activities, events, social activities and more. NEWSLETTERS Senior Spotlight Sign up to receive the Senior Center's bi-monthly newsletter to get the latest news about Special events, trips, classes, and everything happening at our Senior Services Center. lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Winter-Spring 2023 39

SENIOR SERVICES SPECIAL EVENTS VALENTINE'S DAY CELEBRATION Celebrate Valentine's Day with the fun and flair of flamenco dancing! Mariana Ole and her dance troupe will perform colorful, festive dances for us at the Senior Center. Enjoy a special Valentine's dessert while being entertained by the performance. NEED TO KNOW Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Tuesday Fees: R $3/ NR $4 Time: 1-2:30pm ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 616302-A 2/14 2/10 ST. PATRICK'S DAY LUNCHEON Join us for a unique St. Patrick's Day special and luncheon. Wear green for the Luck of the Irish in 2023 and enjoy the festivities with wonderful friends and a delicious Irish meal! NEED TO KNOW Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Friday Fees: R $8/ NR $10 Time: Noon-2pm ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 616303-A 3/17 3/14 40 Winter-Spring 2023 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052

ACTIVITIES Join us for Virtual or Onsite activities. Contact us 303-665-9052 or [email protected] with questions. Activities are subject to change. LAFAYETTE HYBRID CARD PROGRAM SENIOR SERVICES BOOK CLUBS Have you heard about the Senior Card These book clubs meet at the Senior Center program? It has existed for many years, and virtually via Zoom once a month on quietly engaging and providing outreach Fridays to talk about the preselected book. to seniors in the Lafayette community. Join us even if you haven't finished reading We send cards to seniors for celebrations, the book! sorrows, or to let someone know that people are thinking about them. We hope MYSTERY BOOK CLUB receiving a card brings a smile to someone's First Friday monthly, from 10-11am face and brightens their day.  We would love to hear from you.  Please send requests to BOOK CLUB [email protected] Second Friday monthly, from 10-11am CRAFTERS FOR CHARITY Email [email protected] for more information or to join either of these Share your time and talents with us to book clubs via Zoom. support community members. Knit, crochet, and stitch or help create something to: CARD GAMES brighten the day of a cancer patient Join us for laughter and enjoyment playing bring warmth to a youngster Mexican Train or other card games. assist local charities Mexican Train and other card games - We welcome new people, new ideas, and Thursdays | 1-4pm learning about new ways to contribute to Pinochle - Mondays | 9-11:30am our community. Wednesdays | 1-3pm Shanghai Rummy - Mondays and Thursdays | 1-4pm COMPUTER LAB NEW! Bridge Group - Players needed! - Thursdays from 1-4pm The Computer lab is available for use. lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Winter-Spring 2023 41

SENIOR SERVICES EDUCATIONAL DVDS PUZZLE CHECKOUT PROGRAM Enjoy educational videos from the Puzzles are available for checkout at the Smithsonian Educational Series \"America's Senior Center. Founding Fathers.\" Second and fourth Thursdays monthly, 2-3:30pm SENIOR ADVISORY BOARD  LAP ROBES The Senior Advisory Board meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 4:30- Join our dedicated group of volunteers who 6:30pm. 2022 Board members are Guy sew small lap-size quilts donated to nursing Higgins, Bob Magin, Joan Potterfield, facilities and other agencies. If you enjoy and Carren Williams. If you would like to quilting and helping others, this group attend or join the board, please email Dana would love to have additional members Hoffman: [email protected].  join! If you don't sew, you can help by ironing, cutting, tying, or delivering items.   Thursdays | 10am-noon TECH TUESDAYS  MATS FOR THE HOMELESS Do you have a question about your cell VOLUNTEER GROUP  phone? Do you want to learn to send or make your photos into an album? How Our newest volunteer/craft group has about increasing the font size on your tasked themselves with reducing plastic device to see it more easily? Answer all waste while helping our local community by these questions and much more at Tech using plastic bags to make mats for those Tuesdays, held at the Senior Center, hosted experiencing homelessness in our area. by Peak to Peak High School's Interact Club.  Using donated plastic grocery bags, our volunteers crochet them into sleeping mats. Feb. 28, March 28, and April 25 If you would like to know more about this 3:30-4:30pm group, please contact the Senior Center.   Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March. 10, and April 7 1-4pm WHATEVER GROUP   PANERA BREAD Catch up with your friends and make new ones - SPONSORED BY CULTIVATE while working on \"whatever\" craft you have. Bring any materials you have and join the fun. Stop by and pick up free Panera Bread at the Senior Center every Monday and Wednesdays | 9-10:30am  Wednesday at 10am. This program is on a first-come, first-served basis, and donations   from Panera bread vary weekly.  THE SENIOR CENTER Mondays and Wednesdays | 10am IS HAPPY TO ACCEPT DONATIONS  We are happy to take your donations of craft materials. We specifically use large pieces of fabric and yarn, extra soft cotton blends are ideal for cancer projects. If you have a donation please contact [email protected] to see if we can accept it. Thank you! 42 Winter-Spring 2023 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052

ENRICHMENT NATURE JOURNALING SENIOR SERVICES WITH REBECCA LEFEBRVRE Journaling has been proven to boost your mood, improve your sense of well-being, and improve your working memory (Baikie & Wilhelm, 2005). Discover journaling with Rebecca Lefebvre, RN, BSN, BSW, and a local artist, who will lead us through a 1.5-hour session loaded with journaling tips and inspiration drawn from nature. We hope you will leave with a sense of calm and direction for your future journaling practice. Supplies are provided. NEED TO KNOW Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Tuesday Fees: R $15/ NR $17 Time: 1-3pm ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 616403-A 2/21 2/18 lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Winter-Spring 2023 43

SENIOR SERVICES GROWING PLANTS FROM GARDENING FOR SEED- CSU EXTENSION OFFICE NEWCOMERS- CSU EXTENSION OFFICE Learn how to have your best garden by attending this workshop taught by Amy Have you tried to dig in this stuff? There is Lentz, CSU Home Horticulture Program a lot of clay here on the front range! Low Coordinator. Discover which annuals should humidity, fluctuating temperatures, and be seeded directly in the garden, the best drying winds also restrict plant growth. time to start indoor starters, and how to Selecting plants that tolerate our soil and introduce your indoor starters to the outside climatic conditions is key to Colorado so they don't go into shock. Join us for this gardening. Amy Lentz is an expert in all of informative talk to learn all this and more! this, and she will help you become one too! Even if you are not \"new,\" you are sure to find NEED TO KNOW some tips or make some gardening friends! Location: Lafayette Senior Center NEED TO KNOW Day: Tuesday Fees: $3 Location: Lafayette Senior Center Time: 1-3pm Day: Tuesday Fees: $3 ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Time: 2-3pm 616404-A 3/7 3/4 ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY SPELLBINDERS® STORYTELLING 616405-A 4/4 4/1 Stories help us make sense of our world, impart a lesson, pass down history, and more. They teach us to love, forgive, be just, and strive for better than we have. Join Spellbinders®-trained veteran storytellers and new volunteers as they bring a variety of story genres to life. You'll also discover how Spellbinders develop their craft through the use of sound, rhythm, and repetition to paint memorable word pictures. NEED TO KNOW Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Friday Fees: Free Time: 10-11am ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 616450-A 3/24 3/22 44 Winter-Spring 2023 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052

XERICSCAPING - CREATIVE BRUSHSTROKES CSU EXTENSION OFFICE Are you in the mood to do something Xeriscaping (zer-i-skaping) is a word creative? Rebecca Lefebvre was when she originally coined by a special task force of opened The Hearth, her art gallery and the Denver Water Department, Associated shop on East Simpson, in the summer Landscape Contractors of Colorado, and of 2022. She will lead this relaxing and Colorado State University to describe creative painting session with us at the landscaping with water conservation Senior Center. Learn about Rebecca as the primary objective. The word and her art at rebeccalefebvre.art and derivation is from the Greek \"xeros,\" register to join us for the class! meaning dry, and 'scape' meaning the All supplies are provided. landscape pattern – thus, xeriscaping. Learn all about planning for and being NEED TO KNOW creative with xeriscaping from Amy Lentz, CSU Extension Office expert. Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Tuesday NEED TO KNOW Fees: R $15/ NR $17 Time: 1-3pm Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Tuesday ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Fees: R $3/ NR $3 Time: 1-3pm 616408-A 3/14 3/11 ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 616406-A 4/25 4/22 MAKING AT THE LIBRARY NEED TO KNOW SENIOR SERVICES MAKERSPACE Location: Lafayette Library, 775 W. The Lafayette Library is a treasure with a Baseline Road, Lafayette wonderful space called the Makerspace. Day: Thursday This spring, take an adventure in creating Fees: Free and making projects in the Makerspace, Time: 1-3pm where Senior Services staff and Library professionals will be available to assist you. ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Please email OlderAdults@lafayetteco. gov beforehand to find out what is 616407-A 1/19 1/16 available to make at each Makerspace date. 616407-B 2/16 2/13 616407-C 3/16 3/13 616407-D 4/20 4/17 lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Winter-Spring 2023 45

FITNESS Lafayette Recreation offers a wide selection of fitness class options to suit every need. Fitness classes tailored to Active Older Adults include SilverSneakers® Stability, Classic, and Yoga. Other classes suggested for Active Older Adults include Water Fitness, Water Yoga, LaBlast Splash, Alignment Yoga, and Thursday Trackers. SILVERSNEAKERS® STABILITY RESTORATIVE YOGA  Movements taught in class focus on specific Restorative yoga includes gentle postures, exercises to improve strength and power with the help of props, to take your body around the ankle, knee and hip joints, while and mind into a state of peaceful relaxation.  improving your reaction time. This class is Relieve the effects of daily stresses, restore designed for fall prevention and is suitable the vitality of your body, promote deep rest, for nearly every fitness level. and improve your overall wellbeing. SILVERSNEAKERS® CLASSIC SEATED STRETCH Have fun and move to the music through Experience yoga-based postures and stretches a variety of exercises designed to increase from the comfort of a chair, so you don't need to muscular strength, range of movement, and worry about getting up and down from the floor. improve activities for daily living. Handheld Experience mindful, meditative, and flexibility weights, elastic tubing with handles and a exercises to help with recovery, mobility, SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. posture, and energy!  A chair is used for seated exercises and standing support. Class can be modified depending on fitness levels. SENIOR SERVICES SILVERSNEAKERS® YOGA Move your whole body through a complete View Fitness Schedule series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. 46 Winter-Spring 2023 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052

FLAMENCO FITNESS CLASS If you have ever wanted to have fun and learn Flamenco dancing? Now you can! Try something new in 2023 and join Mariana Ole for two fitness-based Flamenco Classes. If the classes fill up and there is a request for more, we will extend the lessons at the Senior Center. NEED TO KNOW Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Thursday Fees: $10/class Time: 11am-noon ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 616006-A 1/19 1/12 616006-B 1/26 1/19 SENIOR SERVICES lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Winter-Spring 2023 47

RESOURCES Lafayette Senior Services is your information hub! Consult with our Resource Coordinator if you would like assistance locating or accessing resources or services, including transportation, government programs, legal, housing, emergency financial assistance, home help, and more. Support is also available to complete resource application forms and navigate various assistance systems. Our Resource Coordinator provides free 1:1 resource consultations, education, assistance, and referrals by phone, office, or home visit when needed. Call us at 303-665-9052 to schedule an appointment or email [email protected]. SENIOR SERVICES COMPUTER LOAN SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Senior Services has a Chromebook laptop available for short duration check- This financial program can provide a one- out. Please call 303-665-9052 for more time payment for a wide range of services. information. Payments for emergencies, urgently needed services, or assistive devices are paid LOAN CLOSET directly to the vendor or service provider. Funds are available for low-income Lafayette Senior Services' Loan Closet Lafayette residents 60 years of age or older. helps individuals and care partners avoid the expense of buying adaptive equipment. Use Short-Term Assistance Services for: Borrow equipment from 1 to 3 months with a $5 per month (resident) and $8 per month • Home/Auto Repairs (nonresident) fee. Learn more here. • Utilities, Rent, Deposit HOME MODIFICATION GRANT • Durable Medical Equipment Lafayette Senior Services offers grant • Clutter Elimination funds for home accessibility and safety modification projects to enable residents • Other services approved on a case-by-case aged 55+ to age in place. The program basis serves homeowners and renters if the landlord contributes, and funding is often *Medications, medical treatments, and property combined with grants from other sources. taxes are not covered. Learn more here. Awards, typically less than $500, are made on a case-by-case basis where factors considered include the client's situation, availability of funds, additional funding partners, and more. If you need short-term financial assistance, please call 303-665-9052 or email [email protected] to schedule a time to meet with our Resource Coordinator. 48 Winter-Spring 2023 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052

NEED HELP WITH AARP SMART DRIVER SENIOR SERVICES SNOW REMOVAL? Improve your skills, increase safety, and Our volunteer-powered Snow Removal become eligible for a premium discount on program is for Lafayette residents age 55 your insurance. Open to all individuals 50+. and older for whom hiring a service provider Certification is valid for three years. presents a financial hardship. Contact us to ▶ Fees: $20 AARP Members, $25 Non- see if you qualify.   Members/ FREE for current AARP® LAFAYETTE FREE RIDE Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Holders. The Ride Free Lafayette program, a free, ▶ Payment made to the instructor at class. on-demand, door-to-door bus service, Cash or check only. connects people to places within the City of Lafayette! Residents and visitors can use NEED TO KNOW the Ride Free Lafayette service to connect to a transit stop, get to medical appointments Location: Lafayette Senior Center or work, run errands, visit the community Day: Tuesday center, and much more. Time: 12:30-4:30pm Ages: 50 and older VIA MOBILITY SERVICES ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Via Mobility services is a door-to-door transportation service that helps riders 616500-A 1/10 1/5 travel to shopping, doctor visits, and other 616500-B 3/28 3/23 destinations in and around Boulder County. To start receiving rides and services, call the CHINOOK PHARMACY- Via mobility specialist at 303-447-2848. MEDICATION CHECK AND DISPOSAL Additional transportation options are available. Contact the Resource Coordinator We are pleased to have a pharmacist from at 303.661.1499 for more information. Lafayette's Chinook Pharmacy at the Senior Center. If you are uncertain whether you SNOW REMOVAL VOLUNTEERS are taking medications that might interact harmfully or have old or expired medications We are looking for volunteers to help with that you would like the pharmacist to safely snow removal for the older adults in our dispose, please attend this event. community. Please contact us if you are able to volunteer for this program. NEED TO KNOW PRESCRIPTION DRUG Location: Lafayette Senior Center TAKE BACK EVENT Day: Monday Fees: Free See page 47 for details. Time: 11am-noon ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 616534-A 3/6 3/6 lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Winter-Spring 2023 49

ESTATE PLANNING MADE EASY Get a challenging job finished! In a single, easy session, you'll complete a will, financial power of attorney, and combined medical directive (including a living will, medical power of attorney, and organ donation), all with the help of Colorado licensed attorney Mike Anderson. This class includes all materials, witnessing, notarizing, individual review, and plenty of time for discussion and questions. Participants do not need to bring anything to the program, and the fee is per person.  Rocky Mountain Legal Center will schedule individual follow-up sessions to complete documents. NEED TO KNOW HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUR Location: Lafayette Senior Center BRAIN AND BODY: TIPS FROM Day: Wednesday THE LATEST RESEARCH Time: 1-3pm Fees: 60 and older Free* For centuries, we've known that the health *Sponsored by Boulder of the brain and the body are connected. But County Area Agency on Aging. now, science can provide insights into how Must be a resident of to optimize our physical and cognitive health Boulder County. as we age. Join us to learn about research Ages 21-59, R $125 / NR $150 in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, mental activity, and social engagement. ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Use hands-on tools to help you incorporate 616530-A 1/11 1/4 these recommendations into a plan for 616530-B 2/8 2/1 healthy aging. Sponsored by the Alzheimer's Association. ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 616530-C 3/8 3/1 NEED TO KNOW 616530-D 4/12 4/5 Location: Lafayette Senior Center SENIOR SERVICES Day: Tuesday Fees: Free Time: 1:30-3pm ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 616535-A 2/28 2/25 50 Winter-Spring 2023 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052