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.
2025 Clinics & Workshops
- Indoor/Outdoor Walking Wellness and Stretching SeriesJan 7-30 (11am-11:45am) | Gypsum
Welcome Everyone to our first series of the new year 2025 here at Mountain Recreation. This meet up is for anyone getting back into shape and or for those wanting to start a walking and stretching program. Moms bring your babies, active adults come move, and anyone else who wants to meet new people in our community while getting healthy together we encourage you to join us.
Join us in the Community Room next to the Café, for a warm-up session before walking. Come with questions about series and get ready for a healthy, fun group to start. Membership holders are free to join and drop ins will be $5.
This will be an ongoing Series.
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays, January 7-30
Time: 11am-11:45am
Location: Gypsum Rec Center
Ages: 18+ - Indoor/Outdoor Walking Wellness and Stretching SeriesFeb 4-27 (11am-11:45am) | Gypsum
Welcome Everyone to our second series of the new year 2025 here at Mountain Recreation. We will meet up in the studio. Again, this is for anyone getting back into shape and or for those wanting to start a walking and stretching program. Moms bring your babies, active adults come move, and anyone else who wants to meet new people in our community while getting healthy together we encourage you to join us.
Join us up in the studio, for a warm-up session before walking. Come ready for a healthy, fun group to start. Membership holders are free to join and drop ins will be $5.
We are on the 2nd Series, so come see what it is all about and begin your health journey with us.
Date: Tuesdays & Thursdays, February 4-27
Time: 11am-11:45am
Location: Gypsum Rec Center
Ages: 18+ - Beginner Pickleball ClinicMar 7 & 8 | Gypsum
Interested in learning how to play pickleball? Join us on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 for a two-day pickleball clinic! This session will meet from 5pm-6:30pm on Friday March 7 and 9am-10:30am on Saturday March 8 at the Gypsum Recreation Center. March 7 will be an instructional session on pickleball, while March 8 will consist of play/practice with help from our instructors. The clinic will be led by Robin and Jerry Santoro. This session is $100 per person. This clinic is for ages 18+.
Friday, March 7, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM,
Saturday, March 8, 2025, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Gypsum Rec Center
Ages: 18+
Price: $100 - Intermediate Pickleball ClinicMar 7 & 8 | Gypsum
Robin and Jerry Santoro will be leading a Pickleball 201 clinic for those who would like to improve technique and game strategy! Join us on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8 for a two-day pickleball clinic! This session will meet from 7pm-8:30pm on Friday March 7 and 11am-12:30pm on Saturday March 8 at the Gypsum Recreation Center. This session is $100 per person. This clinic is for ages 18+. The intermediate clinic is for players who know the rules of the game and play regularly. Participants should play at a skill level of 3.0 or higher. (If you don’t know what a 3.0 level is, please register for the beginner clinic.)
Friday, March 7, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Saturday, March 8, 2025, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Location: Gypsum Rec Center
Ages: 18+
Price: $100
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.