Active Adults
The Active Adult Program is open to anyone 21 years of age or better. Offering a variety of activities, special events, programs, educational resources, and more!
The Columbine Lounge is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and free of charge. Stop by for coffee, play a variety of games, use our computers, read a book, or just enjoy visiting.
We have a book and movie exchange. If you have either and would like to recycle, leave them on the bookshelf in the Lounge for someone else’s enjoyment.
DROP-IN ACTIVITIES
Join us in the Columbine Lounge (unless otherwise indicated) during these times when others will be participating in the following activities. These scheduled times are ongoing.
Day | Time | Group |
| Monday-Friday | 8:30 a.m. | Coffee Group |
| MWF | 1 p.m. | Hand and Foot Canasta |
| Monday | 1 p.m. | Mahjong |
| Tuesday | 12:30 p.m. | Party Bridge |
| Thursday | 12 p.m. | Busy Finger |
| 2nd Thursday | 1 p.m. | Passing Hats |
| 1st & 3rd Friday | 9:30 a.m. | Painting (Lehigh Room) |
Multiple classes and workshops for older adults to help them take control of their health and remain active in both the community and home. Check out programs like One PassTM, Renew Active®, or SilverSneakers©.
Virtual Fitness Classes*membership required
As an added benefit to your membership with us we would like to introduce our virtual class library. These virtual classes are exclusively for members and can be accessed through our website. You will find a wide variety of pre-recorded and live classes ranging from Barre, HiiT, SilverSneakers©, Yoga, Zumba and more! For access to these programs please email parksandrecinfo@erieco.gov.
Erie Never Stops Walking
Group indoor walking every Monday, 10-11 a.m., or walk other times on your own. Complete a provided tracking sheet to record your laps. Total laps logged on a group chart with progress tracked on a map. Outdoor walks, with a staff member, also available with details announced on bulletin board. No registration necessary. For more information, call 303-926-2569.
Fee: Pass punch for One Pass, Renew Active, or SilverSneakers, and ECC Pass Holders. Daily admission for all others per walk.
Lunches are provided by The Friendly Fork: Weld County Senior Nutrition program every Thursday at noon. Join us for the social hour beginning at 11 a.m. Reservations are required no later than Tuesday evening by calling 303.926.2569 or emailing activeadults@erieco.gov.
$4 - Suggested Donation for 60 +
$12 - Fee for under 60
Thursday Lunch Entertainment & Educational Presentations
Join us for free entertainment or educational presentations. Both are open to anyone, whether you eat lunch with us or not. Entertainment or educational
January 13
Chicken and Noodle Casserole, Broccoli, Marinated Beets, Wheat Roll, Butter, Cranberry Oatmeal Bake, Milk 1%
Lunch Program: Heartlanders, musical duo
January 20
Taco Casserole, Spicy Black Beans and Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Orange Wedges, Snickerdoodle Cookie, Milk 1%
Lunch Program: Safety Talk, Sgt. Petek, Erie PD
January 27
Beef Stew, Spinach and Garbanzo Bean Salad with Vinegar and Oil Dressing, Wheat Biscuit, Butter, Nut Cup*, Milk 1%
*contains nuts
Programs & Activities:
We offer a complete, up-to-date listing of our activities in our season specific program guide.
Drop-in:
Primarily led by participants, these activities are a direct response to requests. Generally free or low-cost.
General Interest:
The general interest program area for Active Adults provides a variety of classes which could include arts and creative pursuits, humanities, culture, health and wellness, history and more. Click here Version OptionsActive AdultsHeadline General Interest: General Interest: General Interest: to register for current activities and programs.
Community Resource Program:
If you need information or assistance connecting to local resources for seniors (60+) and their families residing in Erie, please call 303-926-2795.
Local Resources:
Local resources right at your fingertips.
Day Trips & Extended Travel:
We offer approximately 50 day trips along the Front Range each year. We also have an increasingly popular extended travel program offering out of state and trips. The places and activities may be educational, entertaining, interactive, or all of the above.
- Register for a Day Trip
- Read the Trip Brochure
Volunteer Opportunities:
There are opportunities to volunteer for the Erie Active Adult programs. For more information, call 303-926-2569.