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Oct.-Nov. News | Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 | |
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Cozy up with the Winter Activity Guide | |
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Get ready for “snow” much fun. The city of Aurora Winter Activity Guide is finally here, and it's packed with a variety of exciting activities for the “coolest” time of the year.
- Explore the winter wonderlands of Colorado with guided night hikes and excursion outings.
- Stay active with indoor soccer leagues, adult volleyball and pickleball socials.
- Cozy up by creating your own quilt or crocheting your own love bug.
- Get your feet moving with line dancing, pop Zumba, belly dancing and Reb3l Groove.
- Celebrate the holiday season with Santa wagon rides, the annual tree lighting and holiday parties.
There are many more exciting activities in our guide, so be sure to check it out and set your calendar for Wednesday, Oct. 30 at noon for when registration opens.
Start planning your winter adventures today at AuroraGov.org/ActivityGuide.
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Patriotic fun awaits at Veterans Salute | |
Meet Aurora's bullsnake ambassador | |
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The city of Aurora is home to creatures both big and small. Some are not as appreciated as others, like our resident bullsnakes. Do you have ophidiophobia (fear of snakes)? Face your fears with Kristin Memmott. She met with the Aurora TV team and brought a sss…special guest, our bullsnake ambassador at Morrison Nature Center who is here to change your perception on snakes everywhere.
Learn about what you should do if you meet a snake outdoors on this AuroraTV.org feature. You can also meet our bullsnake friend at Morrison Nature,16002 E. Smith Road, during open hours. Plan your visit today at AuroraPROS.org/MorrisonNature.
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Haunted Lantern Tour in Manitou Springs | |
The haunting season is year-round as we explore by candlelight the mysterious and unimproved Manitou Grand Caverns on a 90-minute guided tour which includes nearly a mile of walking. Along the way you will learn the history of Cave of the Winds, as well as the frightening folklore, scary ghost stories and unexplained phenomena of the Manitou Grands!
Where: Aurora Center for Active Adults, 30 W. Del Mar Circle
When: Monday, Nov. 11, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Who: Ages 18 and older may register.
How: Registration is required. Cost: $100 ($80 Residents)
Learn more and register at AuroraPROS.org/DayTrips
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Join us for Middle School Mayhem on the first Friday of every month. This is your chance as a parent to drop off your pre-teen in a safe environment with no worries! We’ll provide the pizza, fun and games. Teens will have the chance to independently move about the recreation center, choosing from a variety of activities, while still being supervised by staff.
Where: Southeast Recreation Center and Fieldhouse, 25400 E. Alexander Drive
When: Friday, Nov. 1, 5 to 8 p.m.
Who: Ages 11 to 14
How: Registration is required. Cost: $31 ($25 Resident)
Learn more and register at AuroraPROS.org/YouthPrograms
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| The word “yoga” is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning what? | | | |
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The word ‘Yoga’ is derived from the Sanskrit root ‘Yuj’, meaning ‘to join’ or ‘to unite’. Yoga practice is all about creating the perfect harmony between the mind and body.
Begin or continue your yoga practice at the city of Aurora's recreation centers. Our programs are for individuals of all experience levels and are designed to help you build overall wellbeing.
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Aurora Center for Active Adults: 30 W. Del Mar Circle
- Mat Yoga - Mondays, 11 a.m. to noon and Tuesdays, 1 to 2 p.m.
- Chair Yoga, Wednesdays, 1 to 2 p.m.
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Beck Recreation Center: 800 Telluride St.
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Vinyasa Yoga* - Mondays, 6:45 to 7:45 p.m., Fridays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., Saturdays, 10 to 11 a.m.
- Chair Yoga - Wednesdays, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
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Central Recreation Center: 18150 E. Vassar Place
- Yoga Fundamentals - First Monday of each month, noon to 1 p.m.
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Hatha Yoga* - Mondays, 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesdays, 9 to 10 a.m.
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Yoga Flow* - Mondays, 6 to 7 p.m., Saturdays, 8:15 to 9:15 a.m.
- Chair Yoga - Tuesdays, 8 to 8:50 a.m., 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., Thursdays, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m., Fridays, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
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Yogalates* - Fridays, 9 to 10 a.m.
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Moorhead Recreation Center: 2390 Havana St.
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Hatha Yoga* - Monday, 9 to 10 a.m., Wednesday, 9 to 10 a.m.
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Restorative Yoga* - Friday, 11 a.m. to noon
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Yoga Flow* - Thursday, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., Saturday, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
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Southeast Recreation Center and Fieldhouse: 25400 E. Alexander Drive
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Yoga Flow* - Monday, 7 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, 9 to 10 a.m., Thursday, 9 to 10 a.m., Saturday, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
- Chair Yoga, Friday, 10:15 to 11:15 a.m.
Learn more about our yoga classes at AuroraGov.org/Recreation_Centers.
* Class is not included with membership. Prior registration is required to attend. Please visit the class registration page for details.
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Community Corner:
Prairie Restoration Project wins award
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Congratulations to Aurora Naturalist, Fendi Despres! She just received a Blue Grama Award for Outstanding Achievement in Ecological Restoration or Recreation Management at the 2024 Colorado Open Space Alliance conference in Grand Junction and a Community Spirit Award for the work she has done on the Prairie Restoration Project, a program she created and currently manages.
The Prairie Restoration Project at the Plains Conservation Center, 21901 E. Hampden Ave., is an ongoing initiative designed to restore relationships between people and nature. Volunteers are needed year-round. Embrace the great outdoors and get your hands dirty by doing tasks like removing non-native invasive plant species, planting native prairie plants, monitoring wildlife and collecting data as part of a research experiment.
No experience is required! All volunteers must be ages 12 and older. Shifts take place in the mornings every Thursday and select weekends. There are no restrictions when it comes to how little or often you can volunteer.
Learn more about this program and how you can get involved at AuroraGov.org/Restore.
Photos by: Fendi D. and Shanna F.
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New fitness gear
at the ACAA
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The Aurora Center for Active Adults (ACAA), 30 Del Mar Circle, fitness room is getting an upgrade with brand new workout equipment, including new cardio machines, push and pull machines, weight resistance machines, stationary bikes and a free weight area.
The fitness room will be closed from Monday, Nov. 4 to Wednesday, Nov. 6 for installation.
To stay up-to-date, please visit AuroraGov.org/ACAA.
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Holiday Hours For Veterans Day, Nov. 11
- Golf Courses (Aurora Hills, Meadow Hills, Murphy Creek, Saddle Rock, Springhill): Open
- Aurora Reservoir: Open
- Recreation Centers (ACAA, Beck, Central, Moorhead, Southeast, Utah Indoor Pool): Open
- Expo Community Center: Closed
- Nature Centers (Plains Conservation Center, Morrison, Senac): Closed
- Preschools: Closed
Please visit our website for any further information at AuroraGov.org/PROS.
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