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.
Please note: the Gypsum Rec Center is a participating partner with Silver Sneakers, Silver & Fit/Active & Fit, and Renew Active insurance programs. Click HERE for more information.
2024 Clinics & Workshops
- Wellness WednesdaysMar 6-27 (12:45pm-1:45pm) | Edwards Field House
Are you looking for ways to improve your overall health in the New Year?
Join us at the Edwards Field House every Wednesday in March from 12:45pm- 1:45pm for a journey to wellness.
In this 4 week series, wellness coach and massage therapist, Nicole Timmerman will be our guide to explore, educate and teach us how wellness can benefit our daily lives.
Learn new ways to create awareness around different methods to support your personal wellness journey including the basics of meditation, breath, movement and mindfulness.
- Pickleball ClinicApr 5 (6:30pm-8pm) & Apr 6 (9am-10:30am) | Gypsum
Interested in learning how to play pickleball?
Join us on Friday, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th for a two-day pickleball clinic! This session will meet from 6:30pm-8pm on Friday April 5th and 9am-10:30am on Saturday April 6th at the Gypsum Recreation Center. April 5th will be an instructional session on pickleball, while April 6th will consist of play/practice with help from our instructors. The clinic will be led by Robin and Jerry Santoro. This session is $50 per person. This clinic is for ages 18+.
- Advanced Pickleball ClinicApr 5 (5pm-6:30pm) & Apr 6 (10:30am-12pm) | 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, April 5th and Saturday, April 6th for a two-day pickleball clinic. This session will meet from 5pm-6:30pm on Friday April 5th and 10:30am-12pm on Saturday April 6th at the Gypsum Recreation Center. This session is $50 per person. This clinic is for ages 18+.
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.