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Summer schedules are in and registration is open!
New classes start on Monday, April 29!
Learn more and register for classes via the button below.
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Upcoming Events at the Senior Center

Monday, April 15-19 – Can You Find the Y Bunny?, all day, FREE
Thursday, April 18 – Every Thursday Dance, Blindside, 1:30 - 3 p.m., FREE
Thursday, April 18–19 – Craft Notion Sale, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., $5/bag
Friday, April 19 – Friday Matinee Movie, Patriot Games, 1 - 3 p.m., FREE
Thursday, April 25 – Every Thursday Dance, Old Dogs, 1:30 - 3 p.m., FREE
Friday, April 26 – Friday Matinee Movie, To Catch a Thief, 1 - 3 p.m., FREE
Wednesday, May 1 – Day Trip Lottery, call between 8 - 10 a.m.
Wed, May 1 – May Day Celebration, 101st Army Winds Band, 1:30 - 3 p.m., FREE
Thursday, May 2 – Every Thursday Dance, Rick Taylor, 1:30 - 3 p.m., FREE
Friday, May 3 – Friday Matinee Movie, Honeysuckle Rose, 1 - 3 p.m., FREE
Friday, May 3 – Cinco de Mayo Celebration, 1:30 - 3 p.m., $3
Tuesday, May 7 – Newcomer’s Orientation, 10 - 11:30 a.m., FREE
Wednesday, May 8 – Summit Glenn Choir Concert, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., FREE
Thursday, May 9 – Every Thursday Dance, Rhythm Aires, 1:30 - 3 p.m., FREE
Friday, May 10 – Friday Matinee Movie, For Love or Money, 1 - 3 p.m., FREE
Friday, May 10 – Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea & Cookies, 2 - 3:30 p.m., $5
Tuesday, May 14 – Musical Afternoon with Sinatra, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., $3
May Day Trip Registration
Call 955-3400 on Wednesday, May 1 from 8 - 10 a.m. to enter your name!

Denver Mint Tour & Buckhorn Exchange - Wed, May 15  9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., $40
Learn the rich history of the United States Mint and how they produce billions of coins each year for the American public with a free guided tour of the Denver facility. Then we will hop back on the bus and enjoy a wonderful lunch at Denver's famous and historical Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant.

Adam’s Mystery Playhouse -
Friday, May 17, 4 - 10 p.m., $75
Denver’s Adams Mystery Playhouse, an interactive dinner theatre, presents "Murder on a Harley." It’s 1955 in Hollister, CA and the RBMC motorcycle club rides into town for the annual races. Trouble starts when first prize is given in the hotly-contested "Arden Van Sycle" Motorcycle Rally. Lots of hilarious fun ensues as the audience helps solve the mystery.

Celestial Seasonings Tea Company - Thurs, May 23, 9 - 3:30 p.m., $40
Founded almost 50 years ago in Boulder, Celestial Seasonings started a new way of thinking about tea. From raw ingredients to finished products, learn all about the wonderful world of tea. You’ll never look at tea the same way again! Lunch will be on your own at the Celestial Café.

Challenge Yourself this Week
Don't Let The Old Man In!

Toby Keith tells a story about a playing golf with Clint Eastwood and their conversation that led to Keith penning the lyrics for a song titled, "Don't Let The Old Man In." As the story goes, Eastwood mentioned to Keith that he would be turning 88 in a few days. Keith asked him what he was going to do for his birthday and Eastwood replied that he was starting to film a new movie. When asked how he keeps up his energy level, Eastwood replied, "I get up every morning and just keep going, and I don't let the old man in." That phrase moved Keith so much that he became obsessed with writing the song. The movie is "The Mule" and it features the song by Keith that was inspired by a conversation on the golf course.

I recently celebrated a milestone birthday. No, I am not 88, but I found the song to be quite meaningful. There are lines about loving your wife, staying close to your friends, and toasting the sundown with wine, all things I try to do. But the most striking lyrics are...

"Ask yourself how old you'd be/if you didn't know the day you were born"

What a fascinating thought. What if you did not know how old you really are? How would you act? How would you feel? We are too focused on the numbers associated with age, especially the ones with a "0." Maybe we need to wake up, ignore the number, keep going and don't let the old man in. I plan to try...
Volunteer at the Senior Center!
Interested in volunteering? Come on in and talk to Tom Lathrop, our Business Office Coordinator, to find out about our volunteer opportunities!
Congratulations!
Help us to congratulate Karen Wiedemann, who has been nominated for the 2019 Joe Henjum Volunteer of the Year Award! Karen volunteers two to three times a week at the front desk and is a huge support our team at the Senior Center, we are lucky to have her.

Thank you Karen for all that you do!
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Islands of New England
July 18-25, 2019

"The Cape." That’s what a true New Englander calls this beautiful peninsula. From the grand bridges that carry travelers to this vacation destination to the eclectic outpost of Provincetown at the end of Route 6, Cape Cod is a paradise for those seeking fund and sun and even a bit of solitude.

Join us as we offer up a bit of the Cape lifestyle. Relax and gaze out over the Atlantic and enjoy access to a private sandy beach on Buzzard’s Bay.
For questions contact Mary Swantek, Director of Programs & Operations
719-955-3400 or mswantek@ppymca.org.
Club Five-O
Join us for Club Five-O at the brand new YMCA at First & Main! We have fun activities planned Monday – Wednesday each week! Join us for Hand & Foot on Mondays from 1:30-3:30 p.m., Cribbage on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m., and Flyswatter Volleyball on Wednesdays from 2 - 3 p.m.! Starting in May we will have a Photography class as well. For $40, you can learn to shoot great photos to share with family and friends. This class will be Wednesdays from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m., May 1 – May 22. Sign up today at the YMCA at First & Main!
Sponsor Spotlight
"Synergy HomeCare loves partnering with the Senior Center because together we can offer impactful events that enhance the lives of older adults. It keeps us connected to our local community and the opportunity to give back makes us feel good."  – Brooke
SYNERGY HomeCare is Colorado Springs' premier locally owned and operated home care agency. We provide you with personalized care in private homes, hospitals or senior care communities. Our commitment is to help you and your family find the most comforting solution for your unique situation. And our goal is to provide you the peace of mind and independence that you need to enjoy the highest quality of life attainable.

Give us a call to learn more at 203-5848 or check us out on the web at synergyhomecare.com.

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