Virtual Events & Activities

We are gradually getting back to fitness classes and a few small group meetings at the Senior Center. You may continue to enjoy these at-home opportunities! 
  • Fitness
  • Spirituality
  • Educational
  • Explore From Home
  • Cards & Games
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Fitness Activities
Exercise at home
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Yoga class with Mary Anderson
Wednesdays 10:30-11:45
Email yogaandreikiwithmary@gmail.com or seniors@pitkincounty.com for the link to participate.

Balance Class
Click here for a video of a balance class you can do at home, with Krista Fox. 

Join Christi Couch's Classes!
Stretch Class: Monday - Thursday 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Pilates: Tuesday 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Aerobics: Thursday 10:30- 11:25 a.m.
Use this "Google Meet" link
meet.google.com/qhw-grwp-dvp
Email seniors@pitkincounty.com if you have any questions.
Donations welcome! 
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Aspen Recreation Center
Subscribe to the ARC's YouTube channel, and workout when you wish! 
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Get outside!
Check out the Pitkin Outside website. You can also download the app on your smartphone for on-the-go trail guidance.

Other online options
There are many free workout sites available online. 
Fitness Blender is easy to use. For yoga, check out Do Yoga With Me. 
For a longer list of free options, click here.

Spirituality

Here are links to many of the local congregations. Most offer virtual worship services What could be more relaxing than meditating at home? 
Insights is a locally based meditation group meeting Wednesdays from 6:00-7:00.
"Insights is community joining together to explore spirituality and 
to share experiences and perspectives."
Educational Opportunities

Liz Siegel's Electoral College Lecture
In this lecture, Liz Siegel explores how the electoral college came to be in the Constitution, and how its usefulness has evolved over the years. 
Liz Siegel is a long-time attorney and educator in American Government, with experience ranging from NASA to non-profits. She is an expert in Constitution law.

Let's Talk About Religion - Where Do We Begin? 
Exploring and investigating religion and spirituality is a part of what makes us human. Continuing these efforts later in life is no different than earlier, as people seek understanding, wisdom and connection.

This educational series on Religious Traditions will cover a number of themes. What are the core beliefs of the major religions?  What foundational knowledge about each tradition would be helpful for us all to understand? Are there meaningful similarities and differences between traditions? 

Instructors (click names for bios):
Patrick J. D'Silva, PhD
Rev. Thomas Shōnen DeZauche, MA 

Currently Available:
Colorado Mountain College is offering numerous online courses, some of which are free of charge. 
Go to www.coloradomtn.edu/community-education/classes and check the “Free-Online Courses” box right above the search fields. Leave the “All Campuses” and “All Programs” fields as they are to see what is being offered college-wide.
 
​In the meantime, there is a lot already out there which you can access for free. Explore the Aspen Institute's offerings. Always dreamed about going to school at Yale or Harvard? Now you can, for free, without leaving the house. And here are more options! 

Colorado State University
CSU's Center for Healthy Aging offers a variety of programs and services to support healthy aging:
Explore from Home

Take a look at this website that has a collection of virtual tours.
You can go all over the world from your computer screen. Tour the Louvre or check out the live animal cams at the San Diego Zoo. Here's an article with some great suggestions. 

The Pitkin County Library is another great source of education and entertainment. Grab your library card and log into these great links for TV shows, online classes, movies, books and more! Click here for more information and a tutorial. 
 
​Art
The Red Brick
Anderson Ranch 
Carbondale Arts
The Art Base
Aspen Art Museum 
Denver Art Museum
 
Music
Colorado Symphony
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
New York Philharmonic
London Symphony Orchestra
 
Other
TACAW
Denver Zoo
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
History Colorado -Digital Experiences 
​​History Colorado - Digital Learning 
The Smithsonian Institution
Cards and Games
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You may not be able to get to your regular poker table, but you can still play cards at home. At Trickster Cards, you can learn new games, and play with friends or strangers.

For bridge, try BBO.
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 AARP's website has links to a wide variety of games. Click here to see what's offered and start playing.