Fitness

Silver Sneakers Classes offered daily Monday - Friday, see fitness schedule

• Pickleball: Open Play -see gym schedule

• Senior Volleyball (50+):Tuesday mornings in the  East Large Gym (Rec Wing) 

Loveland Community Dances

These are held the second and fourth Mondays of each month from 6:30-9:00pm. Music is provided by live bands. All refreshments for dances are potluck - bring something to share! All ages are welcome! Cost: $10.00 per person, or $9.50 with Senior Activity Card (SAC). Call the Senior Center for a complete schedule at 970.962.2783  2025 Senior Dances

Dance Classes

The Senior Center offers line dance and tap dance classes each season. View the activity guide for dance class info.

Health and Wellness Programs

Many educational Health and Wellness programs are offered in conjunction with UCHealth Aspen Club .

UCHealth Blood Pressure Checks - the 4th Monday of each month from 9:00A-1:00P at the Chilson Center, No Appointments necessary. Drop-in for a brief 10 minute visit with a Registered Nurse that offers blood pressure/pulse checks, and healthy lifestyle information.

Day Trips - see our current guide for details.

Fun, educational, social and outdoor day trips are offered through the year. The Active Generation Day Trip pages of the Activity Guide offer full listings of the travel opportunities each season at the Chilson Recreation and Senior Center. 

Volunteers Of America (VOA) Lunch Program

• Age 60+. Pick up a current menu at the Senior Center Desk
•  In-house dining or pick-up available Monday, Tuesday Thursday & Friday 11:45 am - 12:15pm

Sponsored by the VOA Senior Nutrition Program for a suggested donation of $3.00.

Reservations are required.  Please call 970.472.9630 by 11:00 a.m. one business day before you wish to dine.

Check-in for lunch is from 11:45 am - noon at the Chilson Senior Center.

View monthly menus online

Golden Age Cards and Games

Meets on Mondays 1 - 4:00P in the Chilson Senior Center. Games played include Pinochle, Double Pinochle, Canasta and Hand and Foot and more. New Members welcome!

Organizations/Clubs

• Fishing Club meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 2:00P 
• National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 1:30P (September-May) 
• Chilson Senior Advisory Committee (CSAC) meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 - 2:30P.

Summer Drop-In Schedule

Due to registered summer programs and room availability some activity dates are limited.

Drop-In Open Craft & Connect – NEW Beginning May 2^nd

For those who would like to work on their favorite craft, project, puzzle or hobby with an opportunity to connect with others uninterrupted.

• Fridays, 2:00-4:00pm
• Chilson Daily Fee
• Bring your own crafts, games, projects etc.

No Open Craft & Connect offered on 7/4 & 8/29- Chilson Closure

 Drop-In Open Mahjong – NEW DAY Beginning May 1^st

For those who know how to play! Join in on the fun while you play with others, make new friends, and enjoy a space to play uninterrupted.

• Thursdays, 1:00 -3:00pm
• Chilson Daily Fee
• Bring your own mahjong supplies

No Mahjong offered on 5/29, 7/17 (scheduling conflict) & 8/28-Chilson Closure

 Drop-In Billiards

Know how to play or want to learn? Billiards is for YOU! Enjoy coffee, play different games, and socialize with others. Located in the lobby. Donations go towards the upkeep of the tables.

• Mondays-Fridays; 8:00am-4:30pm
• Donation

No Drop-In Billiards offered on 5/26, 7/4 & 8/25-9/1 Chilson Closure

 Drop-In Open Chess Challenge

Love chess and want to play others? Bring your chessboard to the senior lobby to meet others with the same love of the game. Play with others and challenge your skills!

• Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays;  1:00 -4:30pm
• Bring your own chessboard

No Drop-In Open Chess Challenge offered 5/26, 7/4 & 8/25-9/1 – Chilson Closure

 Drop-In Table Tennis

Know how to play or want to learn? Join us for table tennis to learn something new, enhance your current skills, and play others. Donations go towards table tennis supplies.

• Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays ; 1:30 - 4:00pm
• Donation

No table tennis offered on 5/26 (Chilson Closure), 6/11 (schedule conflict), & 8/25-9/1 (Chilson Closure)

You're Invited!   FREE! Special Travel Presentation about travel to the French Riviera (Oct. 22 - 30,2026)  & Enchanting Christmas Market (Dec 4 - 12, 2026)

• Thursday, January 15, 2026  |  Time: 1:00 PM
• Location: Chilson Recreation & Senior Center -  Cherry Room
• Presentation is FREE, but registration is preferred. REGISTER HERE

Want to learn more about our NEW Worldwide Extended Travel? Get to know others interested in group travel while also engaging in a presentation about 2026 destinations from Collette Travel. Available in-person only (download flyer)

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2026 Worldwide Extended Travel Trips

Tropical Costa Rica: SOLD OUT     

February 16 — February 24, 2026 • 9 Days • 14 Meals

Highlights: San Jose, Coffee Plantation, Arenal Volcano, Cano Negro Refuge, Lake Arenal Cruise, Farm Tour and Lunch, Monteverde Cloud Forest, Choice on Tour: Monteverde Hanging Bridges or Canopy Adventure, Guanacaste

https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1354687

 video: 

https://www.gocollette.com/en/videos/tour-videos/tropical-costa-rica

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Southern Charm featuring Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island

April 27 — May 03, 2026 • 7 Days • 9 Meals

Highlights: Historic Charleston, Choice on Tour: Walking Tour or Fort Sumter Cruise in Charleston, Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, Savannah, Choice on Tour: Savannah Trolley Tour or Haunted Savannah Walking Tour, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island

https://gateway.gocollette.com/link/1354676

Video: https://www.gocollette.com/en/videos/2021/southern-charm

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Explore Tuscany         

For the most current fee information, see Chilson Hours & Fees.

Senior Activity Cards (SACs)

Benefits

• Priority registration for Active Generation day trips
• Discounted fees
• Reduced admission fees to our dances

Eligibility

Anyone age 62 and over can purchase a card. The SAC currently costs $20 and is valid for one year. Please refer to listings that have discounts for SAC denoted with a diamond in the Activity Guide.

Fitness/Wellness 

Individual Use

Use the state-of-the art fitness equipment at the Chilson Recreation Center including a variety of exercise equipment, cardio theatre, free weight area, exercise track, cycling and aerobic studio. Sign up now for one-on-one time with a personal trainer!

Fitness Classes

Senior Fitness classes including Cardio Power, Silver Sneakers Circuit, Silver Sneakers Yoga, Body Blast and Silver Sneakers Classic and Zumba Gold. 

Aqua Classes

Individual use or choose from many aquatic fitness classes for the beginning to the advanced exerciser.

Health Coaching

Lifestyle change and support - with nutritional focus! The Fitness/Wellness pages of the Activity Guide offer full listings of the wellness opportunities at the Chilson Recreation and Senior Center. 

Classes

Check out the Activity Guide for a variety of classes including Tai Chi, meditation, dance, cooking, pottery and educational seminars.

Sports for Seniors

• 2 gymnasiums are available for individual drop-in use and pickleball. See gym schedule for details. 
• Pickleball beginning skills classes are offered. 
• Table tennis drop-in is available several times a week. 
• Bocce ball league - see front desk or view the activity guide for details

SilverSneakers® & Renew Active®

Make the most of your SilverSneakers and RenewActive passes at Chilson Recreation & Senior Center. These passes let you participate in drop-in fitness classes as well as use the fitness & weight equipment, exercise track, gym, racquetball courts, swimming pools, hot tubs, steam room and locker rooms.

Your pass provides access to over 70 group exercise classes each week! Pick up a copy of the Senior, Aqua Fitness and Cardio & Core class schedules at the front desk.

Fitness Equipment Orientation - Want to exercise on your own? Our personal trainers can show you how to safely use the fitness equipment. Stop by the Recreation Center or Senior Center front desk to fill out a "Fitness Equipment Orientation Request". One of our personal trainers will contact you to schedule your orientation.

Questions?

Passes & Class Enrollment - Call Jacob Lapp, Senior Coordinator at 970.962.2048
Finding a Fitness Class That’s Right for You - Call Katie Hayes, Wellness Coordinator at 970.962.2452
General Questions - Call Emma Hobbs, Senior Coordinator at 970.962.2336 

Medically Based Foot Care with Patti Krkosa, RN

Nail Care Appointments - call or 720.442.2615 or pkrkosa1@gmail.com

Appointment Hours -1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays, 8:30A - 4:00P

Fingernail Care $12  | Toenail Care $45

You may need Foot Care if you have:

• difficulty reaching your feet
• visual impairments
• diabetes, MS, Parkinson's, arthritis
• difficulty holding nail clippers
• hip or knee replacement
• fungal or thick nails
• ingrown toenails
• painful corns or calluses

Therapeutic Massage

Appointments are made in advance by calling the therapist. Please check in at the Senior Center front desk 15 minutes prior to your appointment. If you need to cancel, please call 24-hours in advance or you may be subject to a cancellation fee.

Benefits of Massage

• helps relieve stress, reduces anxiety and improves posture
• relieves muscle tension and stiffness
• increases joint flexibility and range of motion
• improves circulation
• speeds recovery after a hard workout or an injury
• increases body awareness

Meet our Therapist

Joyce Meis, LMT

Joyce graduated from Fort Collins Healing Arts Institute in January 2000. Joyce specializes in therapeutic, deep tissue, Swedish, prenatal and chair massage. She also provides the mini-spa service. Appointments - call 970.691.3441

Joyce Meis Massage Fees

• 30-minute massage $50
• 60-minute massage $80
• 90-minute massage $105

The Senior Advisory Board meets the second Monday of every month at 2:00p.m. at the Council Chambers, 500 E. Third Street

 The purpose of the senior advisory board shall be to serve as an advisory body to the city council as to empower and advocate for older adults in the Loveland area to live fulfilling lives. Additionally, the board shall:

1.  Facilitate internal and external outreach, education, and general community-wide communication; and

2. Collaborate with other boards and commissions.

Agendas & Minutes

Minutes and agendas can be found on the Boards & Commissions Calendar for the previous two years. To find this specific board or commission agendas or minutes, please click here. 

Meeting minutes beyond two years are available upon request. To request a copy, please click here to email us.