Senior Center Programs & Services

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Active seniors pose for a photo during a trail walk 

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The Highlands Ranch Metro District and Douglas County Community & Resource Services partnered in 2008

to provide resources for older adults, their families and caregivers. Together, they recognized the growing older adult population in the county and Active Adult Programs & Services (AAPS) was created from this partnership.

  • Fitness classes
  • Enrichment programs
  • Health screenings and classes
  • Education programs
  • Social events
  • Day trips
  • Resources for older adults and their families who may be uncertain where to find needed services.

Registration information

For a list of upcoming Highlands Ranch Senior Center programs, visit our registration site at highlandsranch.org/myactivecenter.

Trouble registering? Please call 303-785-0320 and our staff will be happy to assist you.

Inclement Weather Policy

  • The senior center staff will regularly monitor weather forecasts, paying special attention to snowfall predictions, extreme cold temperatures and air quality.
  • All outdoor activities, including trail walks and trips, will be cancelled if the air quality index reaches 201 or more for the destination.
  • If programs/classes are to be canceled, participants will be notified as soon as a decision is made, but at least one hour prior to the scheduled time of the event. Senior center will communicate cancelations or delays to participants through various channels, including a phone call, text, and/or email. 

Program Refunds

  • Refunds are granted in full for any program cancelled by the Metro District (i.e., due to low attendance or inclement weather). Refunds will be credited back to the individual’s MyActiveCenter account. If a single class within a series is canceled (such as a fitness class), participants will receive a partial refund based on the amount paid for the canceled class.
  • Credits or refunds requested by the participant must be received at least five working days prior to the beginning of the program. If a check/credit card refund is requested, a $5 processing fee will be applied to all program fees up to $50. A $15 processing fee will apply to program fees over $50. Credits or refunds requested by the participants after a program has started will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Refunds for medical reasons must be accompanied by a physician’s note. Exceptions: if the event is a ticketed activity, no refunds will be given unless we resell your ticket.

For questions, please call 303-785-0320.


Upcoming Opportunities

Volunteer

Engage with others in a vibrant and welcoming environment through volunteer experiences at the Highlands Ranch Senior Center. There are many opportunities leading up to, and after, the senior center grand opening including tour guide, front desk reception, office assistance, program instructor, social event committee, center leadership and more. For more information regarding these volunteer opportunities, please email lgeorge@highlandsranch.org.

Become an enrichment program instructor

Instructors at the senior center will teach enrichment programs on a multitude of topics including arts, fitness, languages, music and more.

If you are qualified to teach and interested in teaching classes at the center, please apply through our online career center. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Ireland, fitness and enrichment coordinator, at kireland@highlandsranch.org.

Facility Rentals

The Highlands Ranch Senior Center building will have a variety of rooms that are perfect for social events or meetings. Room capacities range from 24 to 240 people and will be available on weekday evenings and weekends after the center opens. To find out more about rates, policies and availability, contact Jill Hall, Senior Services Manager, at 720-468-4820 or jhall@highlandsranch.org.

 


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