Thursdays | July – September
The Trekkers do strenuous hikes (slightly slower than the Mountain Goats), usually 8-10 miles with 1,500-2000+ elevation gain. They hike mostly (not always) on trails. Formerly known as the “Trail Goats”, the group originated to provide an alternative to Mountain Goat hikes. For more information email summittrekkers23@gmail.com.
Wednesdays from 9:30AM to 10:15AM
Reduce your risk of falling by performing agility exercises and placing positive stress on the bones, muscles, and cardiovascular system to keep them healthy and strong. Walk with more assurance and confidence. This is a fun class for all levels to improve your range of motion and ability to move your body quickly, easily, and with control & balance.
Thursdays | Year Round
The “Turtles” hike all year round on Thursday mornings. We switch to snowshoes and yaktrax in winter, rec paths during mud season and easy hikes all summer. Our hikes are usually 3 to 5 miles. Sometimes we have some “Snails” who hike at a slower pace and not as far. We want our group to be accessible to all so come and enjoy our beautiful mountains.
If you are interested in helping as a leader or co-leader please contact Mickie Parsons at mickiepar@msn.com.
The 50+ Winter Games is an annual event for Summit 50 Plus. It is usually composed of the Nordic Events and Alpine Events.
Select Saturdays, usually at 6PM
A fun activity of moving with a partner, in patterns as directed by the professional “caller”. For those without a partner, the Club welcomes singles and they enjoy dancing with several other singles. Square Dance is good exercise that is mentally challenging without fancy footwork. Most dances are at the Senior & Community Center.
Mainstream and Plus dances 1st and 3rd Saturdays. To view the Timberline Toppers calendar, please visit our website. For more information, contact Dave Bernhard, 703-887-5421 or email ddst44@gmail.com.
Every Friday, 2-4 p.m.
1st & 3rd in person at SCCSC
2nd & 4th – Zoom
Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. at SCCSC
We knit, crochet, spin, needle point, hand work/sew, and weave. We welcome other forms of Fiber Arts. We enjoy the creativity everyone brings to the group. We learn from each other and increase our creativity. We have added a Saturday meeting time to accommodate those with work/school obligations during the week. For more details, please call Pat Larson at 970-390-4599 or email patmlarson@msn.com. Or call Sarah Moore at 713-256-0891, sarahm@swbell.net
Every Thursday, 1:00 – 4:00 PM
We are a fluid group that comes together to play cards or games. We usually meet in the hobby room of the Senior Center. We play weekly, normally year round, as folks are in town. All Summit Seniors members can join us. We furnish cards, games we can pull out, and visit a lot. We enjoy our time together, win or lose. Bring yourself, your jokes, your laugh and join us. For more details, please call Linda McKinley at 970-389-3212 or email rmckinley@sprynet.com.
Second Wednesday of the month, 4:30 p.m.
The Happy Hour Book Club meets monthly, for one hour, to discuss a book that has been chosen by the group. We select our books in November for the following year. There is always a mix of fiction and non-fiction. Our discussions are casual and everyone is encouraged to participate. For more details, please contact Jan Goodwin by email at gutwinsky@gmail.com or Lynn Amstutz by email at lynnamstutz@yahoo.com
December 13, 2023: THE MOON IS DOWN by John Steinbeck (fiction)
January 19, 2024: LESSONS IN CHEMISTRY by Bonnie Garmus (fiction)
Suggested by Kathie Ballah
February 14, 2024: LOOKING FOR JANE by Heather Marshall (fiction, inspired by true stories)
Suggested by Jane Johnston
March 13, 2024: SHADOW DIVERS by Robert Kurson (non-fiction)
Suggested by Jane Johnston
April 10, 2024: HE SUN DOES SHINE by Anthony Ray Hinton (non-fiction)
Suggested by Lynn Amstuz & Jan Goodwin
May 8, 2024: CARNEGIE’S MAID by Marie Benedict (historical fiction)
Suggested by Michal Stefanacci
June 12, 2024: THE EMERALD MILE by Kevin Fedarko (non-fiction)
Suggested by Deirdre Cebry
July 10, 2024: HELLO BEAUTIFUL by Ann Napolitano (fiction)
Suggested by Deirdre Cebry
August 14, 2024: FEVER IN THE HEARTLAND: THE KKK’S PLOT TO TAKE OVER AMERICA by Timothy Egan (non-fiction)
Suggested by Lynn Amstuz
September 11, 2024: THE DIAMOND EYE by Kate Quinn (historical fiction)
Suggested by Sharon Copper
October 9, 2024: THE ART THIEF by Michael Finkel (non-fiction)
Suggested by Kathie Ballah
November 13, 2024: THE COVENANT OF WATER by Abraham Verghese (historical fiction)
Suggested by Irene Hayes & Michal Stefanacci
December 11, 2024: THE GOOD EARTH by Pearl S. Buck (fiction)
Suggested by Nancy Hines
Call (970) 668-2940 for schedule
A series of informative lectures from local professionals on maintaining health into your golden years.
Every August
Tuesdays, 8:30 AM | June – Mid October
Summit Older Bushwackers (SOBs) do intermediate backcountry trail hikes on Tuesdays, mostly in Summit County. These typically range from 4 – 7 miles and with 400 – 1500 ft of elevation gain. They are led by volunteer trip leaders, usually a different leader each week. We meet from June through mid October, weather permitting. We usually leave the car-pool location at 8:30, get on the trail by 9:00, and are back between 12 and (rarely) 2 pm. Check the weekly email for updates to times or locations.
For more information, call Jim Fleshman at 281-507-1059 or email rjftex@gmail.com.
For more precise notes on carpool locations, please scroll to bottom of schedule
| Date | Hike | Leader | Miles / Vert | Carpool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4 | Tenderfoot | John Crumlin | 3m / 640 ft | County Rd 51 in Dillon |
| June 11 | Angler Mountain | John Crumlin | 5m / 1400 ft | Target |
| June 18 | Ophir Mountain | Linda Boyd | 6m / 1000 ft | SCSC |
| June 25 | Acorn Creek Flower Loop | Ruth Haley | 5m / 1000 ft | Target |
| July 2 | Sallie Barber / Trail of Tears | Ron Goldstein | 5m / 800 ft | Gold Hill |
| July 9 | Horseshoe Gulch | Ken Raggio | 3m / 700 ft | Gold Hill |
| July 16 | Bowman’s Shortcut | Elaine Polhemus | 5m / 900 ft | FBT (8AM) |
| July 23 | Wheeler Lakes | Barbara Noonan | 7m / 1400 ft | CC |
| July 30 | Hoosier Pass West | Faye Masanoff | 4m / 600 ft | Ice Rink |
| Aug 6 | Cancelled – Rummage Sale | |||
| Aug 13 | Mayflower Gulch Loop | Alan Waxman | 6m / 1000 ft | FBT |
| Aug 20 | North 10 Mile Creek | Alan Waxman | 5m / 1500 ft | Kayak Lot |
| Aug 27 | Wilder Gulch | Need a Leader | 7m / 1200 ft | FBT |
| Sept 3 | Mohawk Lakes | Need a Leader | 7m / 1900 ft | Ice Rink |
| Sept 10 | Corral Creek | Need a Leader | 5m / 1400 ft | FBT |
| Sept 17 | Upper Straight Creek | Need a Leader | 5m / 1400 ft | FBT |
| Sept 24 | Salt Lick Aspens | Need a Leader | Later | SL |
Notes on Carpool Locations:
New 12 week class starting June 13, 2024!
We are thrilled to announce a brand new class that we will be offering through our “Aging Gracefully” series – Tai Chi for Arthritis. Tai Chi improves strength, flexibility, aerobic conditioning, and balance. It’s been proven to improve cardiovascular fitness, lower blood pressure, prevent falls and help people who have arthritis. This class is a benefit to everyone, whether you have arthritis or not, and accommodations will be available for all movements (and chairs will be available).
Come ready to have fun! Wear fitting shoes and comfortable clothing. And don’t forget your water bottle. Class will be presented by the wonderful Lizzy de Guia, RN Trauma Program Specialist at St. Anthony/Common Spirit. Call the front desk with any questions (970) 668-2940. Please sign up by clicking the link below. Even if you can’t make the first class, please sign up so we can send you info!
Every fourth Monday (except December), 5:30 PM
We are a group of people who like to work with fabric—quilting or otherwise. Persons with any skill level are welcome to join our group to learn and share ideas. The meetings are informal. Some people do handwork during the meetings; Group sewing retreats are scheduled several times per year. Please bring your own project and material to work on. For details, contact Donna Hann at wysteria97@comcast.net or Kim Teot at teotfactor@hotmail.com.
Mondays & Fridays, 10:00AM – 11:15AM
Melinda’s yoga classes vary depending on who shows up and what their experience is, and what their expectations are for the day. It is truly a community-centered offering!
Typically, one can expect the practice to include breathing, moving in coordination with breathing, balancing, strengthening and stretching. The classes begin and end with mindfulness and intention and the students “tune in” with mantras and close with a song. Melinda teaches from her experiences with Kundalini, Hatha, Vinyasa, and Yin yoga, and offers and encourages modifications and even chair yoga.
All levels are welcome. Most people leave a $5 contribution for the instructor as she is not paid. Mats are available.
Every Tuesday & Thursday, 12:00 PM; reservation required. Meal reservations are required by 9:00 AM the day of the meal.
Meal reservations are required by 9:00 AM the day of the meal. Click on the link below or call the Summit County Community Center Front Desk at (970) 668-2940 to make a reservation. Note that you will NOT receive a call-back to confirm your reservation. Lunches are $8.00, payable by cash or check. Checks should be made payable to SCG. Menus are subject to change.
Menus are determined on a monthly basis
First Wednesday of the month at 4:00PM (Times do change on occasion)
This is a women’s social group, open to all women that are members of Summit 50 Plus. GALS usually meets on the first Wednesday of every month at 4PM at a restaurant or a member’s home. Participants bring an appetizer to share and a beverage of their choice if meeting at a private home. These gatherings provide an opportunity to meet new friends, exchange ideas and the potential for planning future shared experiences. Contact either Bev Muraski at 937-307-9914 or Carole Woodbury at 303-437-5622, the GALS co-chairs, for up to date information.
Summit 50 Plus offers a number of bridge groups for all levels during a range of days and times. Browse the list below to find the right game for you or view all bridge groups on the calendar.
Never-Ever Bridge Classes
HAVE FUN AND LEARN WHAT BRIDGE IS ABOUT FROM ONE OF THE TOP TEACHING CLUBS IN NORTH AMERICA!
Never played bridge before but have an interest in exploring the game? Always heard it was too hard to learn? Don’t know how to start? We make learning fun and easy!
You will play card games to reinforce the lesson while laying a foundation to play bridge. You will play basic games on Day 1! All lessons are taught by local Master Players. The instruction is paced for those who have NEVER played bridge or even played card games before! Those with experience should wait until our Bunny Slope or Green Slope lessons begin. Watch the Summit 50Plus website and the Summit Daily events calendar for additional information.
The cost for the course is only $10 to allow you to have a fun “test” drive! Once you have finished this course you will be ready for the next step, our Bunny Slope classes! Come meet new friends and neighbors, have fun and form a love for an international game! Questions or want to register? Contact Chris Dorton (christopher.dorton@gmail.com or 970-363-9580).
1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 12:45 p.m.Limited to players with up to 199 master points. You must come with a partner. For partners, call Howard Brown at (970) 468-2313.
Cost: $4/person
Preceded by a mini lesson at 12:20, no cost
Contact Chris Dorton (christopher.dorton@gmail.com or 970-363-9580) to let him know you plan to attend or with questions.
Every Thursday, 12:45 p.m.
Cost: Free
Every Monday & Friday, 12:45 p.m. Open to all levels of bridge players
Contact Brenda Alberico (bhalberico@gmail.com or 815 258 5843). You must come with a partner. For partners, call Howard Brown at (970) 468-2313.
Cost: $4/person
Wednesdays | May – October, meeting times vary by month
Moderate Wednesday hikes at a leisurely pace, with furry friends welcome — Those unfortunate to not be owned by a dog are also welcome. The group’s meeting times and carpool locations vary over the summer. Contact Howard at brown.howard2@gmail.com to get on their email list. Plan to bring leashes, lunch and good rain gear.
September (9:00 to carpool)
4 — Sky Chutes (Wheeler Trail from Copper) — Frisco Transit
11 – Mohawk Lakes – Frisco Transit/Breck Rec
18 – Eaglesmere — Connie Eberhart — 402-301-6806 Target
25 – Prairie Peak Contour – Howard Brown — 970-468-2313 Target, South End
other September options: Upper Salt Lick, your favorite fall-color hike, main Acorn, Rock Creek/Boss Mine, Prairie Contour
October (9:30 to carpool)
2 — Martin Ck (MInturn) — Mary Bell — 330-692-6599 Frisco Transit
9 — McCullough Gulch — Connie Eberhart — 402-301-6806 Frisco Transit
16– Lower McCullough — Sandra Grogan — 281-705-9289 Frisco Transit
23 – Turks/Sally Barber Frisco Transit/Breck Rec
30 — Ptarmigan Lookout — Mary Bell — 330-692-6599 trailhead
other October options: May hikes, ghost towns, Peninsula Loop, Miners’ Ck loop
Wednesdays | Mid May – September
The Mountain Goats are Summit 50+’s most challenging hiking group. Our mid-season hikes are typically 8-12+ miles with 3000-4000+’ elevation gain. They usually contain a significant off-trail component with some Class 2+ scrambling, moving at a brisk pace. Our members make our hikes a priority in their summer plans because they love hiking, and they love hiking with our group. We hike every Wednesday from mid-May through the end of September. If this sounds like what you are up for doing on a regular basis with a group, please email summitmountaingoats@gmail.com for further information and a possible try-out hike..
Thursdays, 3:30-5 :30p.m. | January– March, and 1 Thursday in December
Thanks for your interest in the Loosey Goosey Ski Group, our Après Ski potlucks and Summit 50 Plus.
Established in 1989, we are a loosely (Loosey Goosey) structured group of fun and active folks 50 years old and over who ski and ride together on specified days at local resorts and enjoy gathering at weekly socials during the season.
Our group, with a membership of over 200 local and visiting senior skiers, coordinates popular potluck après ski parties on most Thursdays, from 3:30 to 5:30, December through March at the Summit Community & Senior Center in Frisco. We are now part of the Summit Seniors, a non profit organization, that is the social organization connected to the Center.
Our members participate in many local ski day programs including the Meetup 50+ Ski Group at Breckenridge on Tuesdays and at Keystone on Thursdays. When you attend our potluck après ski parties you will always hear about other members joining up to travel to Loveland, A-Basin, Copper, Vail, Beaver Creek, Steamboat, Cooper and other resorts near and far.
Our nominal, but critical, annual membership fee this year of $15 helps cover the costs of weekly room rental fees, serving supplies, some beverages, and our annual membership party which is held in January. Members also receive our emailed announcements. All members must also belong to the Summit 50Plus.
Below is a link to the Summit 50Plus on-line Membership signup, or to download an application which can be mailed. You can also join at the Summit County Community Center.
Online registration: https://summit50plus.org/membership/
For the 2023-2024 Après Ski Season, our members bring an appetizer, or beverage(wine/beer/soda) to share and meet at the Summit County Community and Senior Center on Thursday December 14, 2023 from 3:30 to 5:30 and from January 4, 2024 until March 28, 2024 every Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30.
Wednesdays | December 13, 2023 – March 27, 2024
Cross country skiing with designated leader, info provided for trail difficulty, distance, and elevation gain. Easy-moderate & a couple of upper level backcountry trails on Wednesdays. The meeting time for carpooling (recommended) to the trailhead is always 9:30 AM. A weekly email is sent out with tour details. Roundtrip distances are usually 3-6 miles with an elevation gain of roughly 300-800 feet. Outings are suitable for all levels of skiers who have mastered snowplow and herringbone skills. You will need backcountry skis with metal edges and fish scales, or know how to wax and/or bring skins. After some outings, a volunteer host will provide light appetizers, hearty soups, dessert and beverages in her home (a $10 donation is recommended). Contact the host by Monday noon for a reservation and headcount, as all lunches are limited in number and skiers are the priority. This year we are fortunate to have eight hostesses and seven restaurants lined up. We also have a few new trails this year and our awesome leaders are all coming back to help out.
For more information contact Joyce Bearse at (508-280-4910) or joyce@joycebearse.com
| Date | Tour | Carpool | Description | Miles/Vert | Leader | Luncheon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 13 | Salli Barber | CMCB | Out & back easy | 2.8mi/398 ft | Barbara Noonan 973-896-7119 | Ben & Karen Little 716-425-2112 ($15.00 kick-off luncheon) |
| Dec. 20 | Mayflower Gulch | FWMS | Out & back with options | 4mi/765ft | Alan Waxman 505-331-0619 | Camp Hale Restaurant 184 Copper Circle, Copper |
| Jan. 3 | Turks/B&B Trails | CMCB | Lollipop trail moderate with some options for side trips | 3.2mi /400 ft | Charlotte Clarke 970-376-5153 | Windy City Pub Breckenridge City Market shopping center |
| Jan. 10 | Peru Creek | SMR | Out & back with options | 7mi/400ft | Jane Johnston 303-238-4732 | Linda Boyd 719-332-0841 |
| Jan. 17 | Gold Run Gulch | GHT | Loop, moderate | 3.5mi/ 541ft | Jim Fleshman 281-899-6360 | Lynne Knott 816-898-3554 |
| Jan. 24 | Mesa Cortina/Royal Buffalo Trail | TAR | Out & back moderate | 1.4 (or 4.3mi)/450 ft | Howard Brown 970-468-2313 | Howard Brown 970-468-2313 |
| Jan. 31 | Windy Point | SMR | Out & back moderate | 1.5mi/200 ft | Larry Moskowitz mosk5@comcast.net | Charlotte Clarke 970-376-5153 |
| Feb. 7 | Rock Creek | TAR | Out & back easy | 5 mi/900ft | Eric Erslev 970-231-2651 | Bluebird Market 325 Blue River Pkwy, Silverthorne |
| Feb. 14 | Saints John Trail | SMR | Out & back hard | Alan Waxman 505-331-0619 | Steep Brewing & Coffee Keystone |
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| Feb. 21 | Soda Creek Loop | FSA | Loop moderate | 4.5mi/300ft | Larry Moskowitz mosk5@comcast.net | Larry & Daria Moskowitz daria22@comcast.net |
| Feb. 28 | Deer Creek | SMR | Out & back moderate | 4mi/900ft | John Crumlin 719-310-1784 | Haywood Café Keystone |
| Mar. 6 | Miner’s Creek & Peaks Trail | FSA | Loop, moderate | 3mi/300ft or 8.5mi/995ft | Ben Little 716-481-4280 | Nina Holmquist 414-840-1288 |
| Mar. 13 | Bakerville to Loveland Valley | FWMS | Out & back moderate | 9.8mi w/options/1128ft | Barbara Noonan 973-896-7119 | Loveland Ski Lodge |
| Mar. 20 | Placer/Walden | TAR | Out & back | 3.2mi/433ft | John Crumlin 719-310-1784 | Snarf’s Sandwich Shop |
| Mar. 27 | Bemrose | BIR | Loop, moderate | 3mi/500ft | Howard Brown 970-468-2313 | TBD |
*Locations for carpooling:
BIR: Breck Ice Rink-east end of parking lot furthest away from building.
CMCB: Colorado Mountain College Breckenridge -SW corner of parking lot, furthest from building.
FSA: Frisco Safeway -NE corner of parking lot by gas station.
FWMS: Frisco West Main St. -west end of Main Street Kayak parking lot.
GHT: Gold Hill Trailhead -parking lot on highway 9 across from Tiger Road.
SCSC: Frisco Community Center -west end of parking lot by Peak One Blvd.
TAR: Target, Silverthorne -NE corner of parking lot furthest away from building.
SMR: Town Lot where Swan Mountain Road meets Route 6
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