All older adult programs are funded by the NextFifty Initiative. For assistance with a program, email olderadults@denverlibrary.org. Find more information at denverlibrary.org/olderadults
Fridays, 10-11 a.m., Virtual
Learn different meditations and practice them. Connect with other members of your community and experience the power of meditating in a group. This is a drop in class. All levels welcome. Registration required by emailing olderadults@denverlibrary.org.
Qi Gong includes slow, dance like movements to improve breathing, reduce stress, and gently move the body. No experience is necessary.
Tuesday, Jan. 2, 10:15-11 a.m., Woodbury
Thursday, January 11, 2-3 p.m., Eugene Field
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 1-4 p.m., Sie FilmCenter, 2510 E. Colfax Ave.
Do you love movies? Join the Matinee Movie Club for a film screening followed by a library led discussion. Registration required. Learn more and register at denlib.org/matinee.
Wednesday, Jan. 3, 4-6 p.m., Virtual
Are you looking for an evening of fun and games? Join us on the first Wednesday of every month for virtual bingo. Prizes awarded to each winner. To register and receive your bingo cards, email jroyal@denverlibrary.org.
Thursday, Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Park Hill
Who are you writing for? Join our circle to hone your writing skills and share your work. No registration required.
Join us at Virginia Village Branch for Memory Cafe, a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss along with their friends, family members, and caregivers. Each cafe has a unique focus to facilitate social connection and joy. No registration required. For event details visit: denverlibrary.org/memorycafe
Sing-Along with Amy Sweetin of Swallow Hill Music
Tuesday, Jan. 9, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Brain and Body Fitness
Tuesday, Jan. 16, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
American Artists from The Phillips Collection with the Denver Art Museum
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Washington Park, 701 S. Franklin St.
Two members of Denver Field Ornithologists will accompany us on our slow amble around Grasmere Lake in Washington Park. Please meet at the restrooms adjacent to the parking lot near Mississippi and Franklin and bring your binoculars! For exact coordinates, visit denlib.org/walkwashpark
Wednesday, Jan. 17, 3-4 p.m., Sam Gary
We are bringing the classroom to the library with Reginald Byron, PhD, an associate professor of Sociology and director of Critical Race and Ethnic Studies at the University of Denver on the theme of “Hope.” Registration required by emailing olderadults@denverlibrary.org.
Thursday, Jan. 18, 3:30-5 p.m., Barney-Ford Community Room, 2024 Clarkson and Virtual
Join us for creative self care through art journaling! Each month we will create a new journal page exploring a medley of art mediums. All experience levels are welcome. Registration required by emailing scrain@denverlibrary.org.
Saturday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Eugene Field
We’ll explore the tools of Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way with the intention of making 2024 our most creative and fulfilling year yet! Each participant will receive a copy of The Artist’s Way. Bring a sack lunch. Registration required.
Saturday, Jan. 20, 2-4 p.m., Ford-Warren
Bring any unused crafting materials, tools, and supplies in all forms of art making to share with other art journaling enthusiasts in the community. We’ll also have tables set up for informal art making and supply testing. No registration required!
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Virtual
If you ever struggle with remembering online passwords for different accounts such as your email, social media, or online shopping, come learn about how a password manager and two factor authentication can play a role in your “online security toolkit.” Email reminder with optional registration
Monday, Jan. 29, 3:30-4:15 p.m., Blair-Caldwell
LeeAnn Langdon, a certified Senior Fitness Specialist and personal trainer, will lead us in a series of fun, gentle seated exercises.
Tuesday, Jan. 30, 1:30-3 p.m., Virginia Village
Join us for a discussion about the latest research on Alzheimer’s and dementia including diagnostics updates and how to get involved in research followed by Q&A with Kelly Osthoff, M.A., senior director of programs for the Alzheimer’s Association of Colorado. No registration required.