Please note that all of these events are free and open to the public.†One does not need to be a Meridian Ranch resident to participate.†Unless specifically stated, all events are held at the Meridian Ranch Recreation Center at 10301 Angeles Road. To sign up for any of these events, stop by the recreation center, call us at 719-495-7119 or email Mary, event coordinator, at mritchie@ppymca.org.
- Line Dancing 101 will start again on Tuesday, Sept. 11 at 1:15 p.m.†Participants will learn basic terminology and steps used in line dancing.†Then they will learn some elementary patterns.†Everyone from ages 10 and up†is welcome. Your first class is free! Classes will continue every Tuesday and Thursday for six weeks.
- Line Dance 201 is where students will have fun and build confidence while learning actual dances.†This class is just starting now, but it is not too late to come on over and join in.†We meet every Tuesday and Thursday at 12:15.
The first class for each group is free.†For more details, contact the Meridian Ranch Recreation Center at : 719-495-7119.Dec. 13 is the sixth annual Christmas Celebration Potluck, from noon to 2 p.m.†This event is open to the public.Meridian Ranch will provide the main dish (turkey tetrazzini and ham), as well as the drinks. Participants are asked to bring a salad, side dish or a dessert to share.As part of the celebration, everyone has the option to participate in the “Ugly Christmas Sweater” contest and/or the “White Elephant Gift Exchange.”††For those who wish to be a part of the gift exchange, the maximum value is $15, and all gifts should be wrapped.Preregistration by Monday, Dec. 10, is appreciated, but the center is also welcoming anyone who can come at the last minute.For more information and to register, contact the Meridian Ranch Recreation Center at 719-495-7119.SilverSneaker Classic: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. (While this is not a formal Intro class, it is a good way to get started in muscle strength and flexibility.†It is not an aerobic class. SilverSneaker insurance is not required. Free to SilverSneaker†participants.†Small fee per class for all others.†Need not be a Meridian Ranch resident to participate. No previous experience needed. We will start with the basics and build from there.†For friends 65 plus: If your insurance policy or Medicare supplement includes SilverSneakers, you are welcome to come to the Meridian Ranch Recreation Center and take any†of our land/water classes for free.†You do not have to be a resident to participate, and you are not limited to SilverSneaker classes. You would also be entitled to a free Y membership.†For more information, contact the Meridian Ranch Recreation Center at 719-495-7119 or email Mary at mritchie@ppymca.org.
