Active Older Adults
Join us for a variety of fitness classes and workshops designed for active older adults, including but not limited to yoga, water aerobics, pickleball, and Tai Chi. Looking for intro clinics and workshops, scroll down for upcoming offerings.
Looking to try a new class? Check out our monthly fitness calendar below for the Gypsum Recreation Center. Keep in mind all our fitness classes can be modified to suit your fitness level and needs.
2026 Clinics & Workshops
- Pickleball Clinic: Foundations of Control with Mike LeighFeb 9 (1:30-3 p.m.) | Edwards
Learn the building blocks of pickleball with certified PPR instructor Mike Leigh. This 90-minute foundations clinic, Thursday, February 9 from 1:30-3:00pm at the Edwards Field House will focus on key skills such as serving, returning, volleying, and dinking, with an emphasis on technique and consistency. Ideal for beginners or players wanting to strengthen their fundamentals and gain confidence on the court.
Join us for a fun afternoon, paddles and balls will be provided.
Date: Monday, Feb. 9
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: Edwards Field House
Ages: 18+
Price: $50 - Pickleball Clinic: Building Points & Situational Awareness with Mike LeighFeb 16 (1:30-3 p.m.) | Edwards
Learn the building blocks of pickleball with certified PPR instructor Mike Leigh. This 90-minute clinic, This class builds complete point construction from the baseline to the kitchen. Players will develop consistent groundstrokes, slices, lobs, and overheads using proper technique, movement, and placement. Instruction emphasizes smart 3rd shot decisions—when to drive or drop—and effective transition to the Non-Volley Zone, including offensive strategies like the Shake ’n Bake. Sessions conclude with integrated point play, helping players recognize transitions, anticipate opponents, and compete with confidence.
Join us for a fun afternoon, paddles and balls will be provided.
Date: Monday, Feb. 16
Time: 1:30-3 p.m.
Location: Edwards Field House
Ages: 18+
Price: $50
Health Insurance Program Partnerships
- Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit/Active & Fit, and Renew ActiveVisit the Gypsum Rec Center Front Desk
We are happy to be a participating partner with Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit/Active & Fit, and Renew Active. If you are enrolled in any of these programs, your membership to the Gypsum Recreation Center is free!
Get Signed Up!
To get signed up for your membership, please call your insurance company to receive your Fitness ID number. Bring that number to the front desk at the Gypsum Recreation Center, and we will activate your membership! All memberships include access to the fitness floor, pool, sport court, climbing wall, and fitness classes.
Gypsum Rec Center Fitness Classes
- Tai Chi Fit
Tai Chi Fit improves balance, develops better body mechanics for everyday life, increases energy, and increases stamina. The classes begin with a warm up and continues through Qigong exercises followed by several movements that are inspired by Yang style Tai Chi.
- Water Aerobics
Exercising in the water is a challenging, yet fun workout that is easy on the joints! Come and let use the resistance of the water and power to your cardio workout!
- Yoga / Gentle Yoga
Good for the mind, body and soul, this stress-reliever will help you gain improved body awareness and flexibility through the yoga tradition. Take the class to tone your muscles or as a compliment to your normal exercise routine.
- Zumba
Zumba® combines Latin and international music with a fun and effective workout system which involves dance and aerobic elements. Zumba’s choreography incorporates hip-hop, soca, samba, salsa, merengue, mambo and martial arts.