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!
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 SilverSneakers or Renew Active.
Virtual Fitness Classes*membership required
Virtual Fitness Classes 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.
- Go4Lifehttps://go4life.nia.nih.gov/ is an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health.
- A collection of exercise videos great for older adults.
Erie Never Stops Walking
Are you a dedicated walker? Check out our dedicated Facebook page!
Curbside Meal Service:
The Town of Erie’s Active Adults program is providing a curbside meal service at the Erie Community Center (450 Powers St.) every Thursday at 1215p, unless notified differently. This meal is available to anyone living in Erie and surrounding communities. On lunch days, participants drive through the circle drive on the west side of the center and staff place the meal through an open window. This is a Weld County Senior Nutrition meal. There is a $4 suggested donation for 60+ and a $14 fee for 59 and under. You can donate with cash (exact change) or check made payable to Weld Senior Nutrition Lunch Program. You can make the check out for an entire month of donations.
Volunteers are available to deliver meals upon request.
Thursdays
Reservations are required by emailing ActiveAdults@erieco.gov or calling 303-926-2795 by Tuesday evenings prior to the meal date.
January 14
Chicken and Noodle Casserole, Peas with Pearl Onions, Ambrosia, Pumpkin Roll, Butter, Milk 1%
January 21
Taco Casserole, Spicy Black Beans and Tomatoes, Sour Cream, Orange Wedges, Snickerdoodle Cookie, Milk 1%
January 28
Beef Stew, Spinach and Mandarin Orange Salad with Balsamic Dressing, Wheat Biscuit, Butter, Nut Cup*, Milk 1%
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:
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Zoom Coffee Talk
Every Monday join the Active Adults staff and others in the live Coffee Talk via Zoom. Each coffee talk we share updates and have a question of the day. You can just watch and listen, or you can actively participate by joining in the conversation. And if your computer has a camera, we can see your bright and smiling face. So, make sure you have clothes on! You know who I’m talking to!!
Email to request the link to join.
Stay informed!
Subscribe to the Erie Active Adult weekly email newsletter.
Previous Email Newsletters:
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.
Caregiver Resources:
Find some great tips for caregivers separated from loved ones by COVID-19.
Mental Health Resources:
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Here are some mental health resources to keep your mind just as active as your body.
Weekly Emails
Staff send out a weekly email newsletter just for our our active adults. To be added to the list and receive emails, please subscribe here Version OptionsActive AdultsHeadlineFitness, Health & Wellness:.
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 trips. The places and activities may be educational, entertaining, interactive, or all of the above.
Virtual Field Trips:
While we are stuck at home, take advantage of some of these virtual field trips and libraries.
Volunteer Opportunities:
There are opportunities to volunteer for the Erie Active Adult programs. For more information, call 303-926-2569.