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 Activities
- Tai Chi WednesdaysNovember 4-18 (5:30-6:30 p.m.) | Edwards
Tai Chi improves balance, enhances body mechanics for everyday life, and increases energy and stamina. The classes begin with a warm-up, then proceed through Qigong exercises, followed by several movements inspired by Yang-style Tai Chi. Participants can sign up by the month or pay a daily $17 drop in fee, provided there is space available.
Date: Wednesdays, November 4-18
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Location: Edwards Field House
Ages: 18+
Price: $45 - Beginner/Intermediate Pickleball ClinicNov 13 (6-8 p.m.) | Gypsum
Interested in learning how to play pickleball? Join us on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14 for a two-day pickleball clinic! This session will meet from 6pm-8pm on Friday November 13 and 9am-11am on Saturday November 14 at the Gypsum Recreation Center. November 13 will be an instructional session on pickleball, while November 14 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+
Date: Friday, November 13
Time: 6-8 p.m.
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.