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Active Adults Music & Dance

A music ensemble with people playing instruments, led by a conductor, performing for an audience in a indoor setting.

    The New Horizons Band of Montrose

    This program provides an entry point to making music for 50+ adults who once active in a school music program, as well as those with NO priormusic experience, Participants must provide their own instrument and supplies. Assistance will be provided to help find an appropriate quality instrument. Please Email your questions to: nhbandmontrose@gmail.com

    • Register online - Montrose Recreation District website – montroserec.com
    • Date: Informational and Planning meeting – Stay Tuned for Fall 2026 dates
    • Instructor: Kim Lundgren, music educator with 45 years of experience.

    Spring Concert - April 8, 2026. 10:45-11:30 at the Senior Center at the Pavilion

     

     

    Modern Square Dance

    Learn to Square Dance! Experience friendship set to music. Move your body and sharpen your memory. Sample a uniquely American dance hobby that can change you and your social life. You’ll be Square Dancing before you can say ‘do si do.’ 

    * No experience necessary.

    * No partner required.

    * No special outfit needed.

    • Day: Mondays
    • Dates: May 11 - August 17, 2026
    • Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    • Fee: $50 for 15 weeks
    • Location: Senior Center at the Pavilion
    • Instructor: Mike Lee
    • Register with MRD customer service: 970-249-7705
    • Registration Code: 50+DANCE-02

    Open Line Dancing

    A group of people line dancing in a large room with wooden floors and bright windows.

     Learn how to perform line dance steps and receive dance descriptions with counts and formation. 

    • Days: Mondays
    • Introduction to Line Dancing: 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
    • Beginners: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    • Beginners +: 4:40 pm - 5:40 pm
    • Days: Tuesdays - Intermediate - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
    • Fee: $2 donation to Instructor
    • Location: Senior Center

    Jam Session

    Join us if you play an instrument and/or sing! This is a casual group that you can attend as your time permits. Each person gets a turn to pick and lead a song while others play along. This is a free get-together that takes place at the Montrose Senior Center. Spectators who enjoy listening to music are welcome to attend.

    • Date: Every Monday
    • Time: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
    • Fee: FREE
    • Location: Montrose Senior Center Craft Room (1800 Pavilion Drive)

     Saturday Night Dances

    Come and have a good time dancing and listening to music from our live bands. All ages are welcome!

    • Time: 7:00- 10:00 pm
    • Location: Senior Center Ballroom
    • Fee: $10  - Pay at the Door – Registration is not required. (Fee is $12 beginning January 13.)
    • Dates/Band:
    •             March 14 – New Vision
    •             March 28 – Lug Nuts
    •             April 11 – Ghost River
    •             April 25 – Smoke Wagon Sunrise
    •             May 9– New Vision
    •             May 23 – The Lugnuts
    •             June 13 – Ghost River Band
    •             June 27 – Desert Flyer Band
    •              July 11 – New Vision
    •              July 25 – The Lugnuts
    •              Aug 8 – Ghost River
    •              Aug 23 – Opal Moon

     

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