Local Business Tours -The Tortoise and the Hare & Geyser Systems - Montrose

We will learn about this common to exotic pet shop that supplies all your small animal and reptile needs. Geyser Systems manufactures a hot portable shower that uses less than one gallon of water and is ready in as few as 5 minutes!

• Day: Tue, Aug 15
• Time: 9:45 am – approximately 12:00 pm
• Fee: $21(bring money for optional lunch out in Montrose)
• Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 9:30 am
•  Registration code: 50+tours

Local Walk plus Dinner in Montrose

Socialize and meet new friends while taking a leisurely stroll around different areas in Montrose (2mi or less). We will have dinner either before or after the walk (depending on temperature). If the walk isn’t for you, you can just meet us for dinner!.

• Day: Thur, August 17 – Trattoria Di Sofia
  Day: Thur, Sep 14 – Pomona Brewing
  Day: Fri, Oct 20 – Pahgre’s
  Day: Fri, Nov 3 – Rib City
• Time: 4:30 – approximately 8:00 pm
• Fee: $5 (bring money for dinner)
• Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 4:30 pm
•  Registration code: 50+tours

Ute Mountain Casino - Towaoc

Enjoy warm Southwestern hospitality, delicious dining, and exciting casino action and sports betting thrills. You will have approximately 5 ½ hours in the casino for gaming and dining.

• Day: Tue, August 29
• Time: 7:00 am – approximately 7:30 pm
• Fee: $40 (includes light snack -bring money for gambling and lunch)
• Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 6:45 am
• Registration code: 50+tours

Horseback Riding – Crested Butte

The 1 hour ride on Snodgrass Mountain has a little bit of everything you look for on a mountain trail ride. We ride through wildflower fields, cross streams, pass beaver ponds and wind a bit though an aspen grove before returning to the stables. Maximum weight of rider: 225# Registration deadline: August 14

• Day: Tue, September 5
•  Time: 7:30 am – approx. 4:00 pm
• Fee: $135 (bring money for lunch)
• Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 7:15 am
• Registration Code: 50+tours

Bird Banding – Ridgway State Park

Connect with nature, learn about birds, their habitat and migration patterns through the bird banding program at Ridgway State Park.

• Day: Thur, Sept 7
•  Time: 6:45 am – approx. noon
• Fee: $21 (bring money for breakfast in Ridgway
• )Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 6:30 am
• Registration Code: 50+tours

Local Business Tours: TEI Rock Drills and Wild Horse Wine and Whiskey

TEI Rock Drills is the leading manufacturer of excavator drill attachments, rock drill components and limited access drill rigs. Wild Horse Wine and Whiskey is located in the former Tiffany’s, Etc. building. They are an upscale saloon featuring wines and whiskeys primarily sourced from Colorado businesses. 

• Day: Tues, September 12
  Time: 9:45 am – approximately noon
  Fee: $21 (bring money for optional lunch following tours)
  Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 9:30 am
  Registration code: 50+tour

Scenic Rim Rock Drive – Colorado National Monument
One of the grandest scenic drives in the American West, the 23-mile Rim Rock Drive offers red rock canyons, crisp blue skies, and glorious views along the way. We will stop at overlooks for photos and taking in the views.
Day: Sat, September 23

• Day: Sat, September 23
• Time: 8:15 am – approximately 3:30 pm
•  Fee: $21 (bring a sack lunch or bring money for lunch)
• Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 8:00 am
• Registration code: 50+tours

46th Annual Cedaredge Applefest
Bringing together local businesses, apple orchards, artists, musicians, and 180+ vendors. You don’t want to miss this amazing community event with distinct Cedaredge flair and flavor.

• Day: Sat, October 7
• Time: 8:15 am – approximately 2:30 pm
•  Fee: $21 (bring money for lunch and purchases)
• Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 8:00 am
• Registration code: 50+tour

Local Business Tours – Third Bowl Ice cream, ShadeScapes Americas, Big B’s - Hotchkiss
Third Bowl Ice Cream moved their production from Crested Butte and are growing their market by producing excellent ice cream using products from local farms. ShadeScapes is an international outdoor umbrella and furnishings company. Big B’s produces delicious hard cider. All of these businesses operate in downtown Hotchkiss!

• Day: Tue, Nov 7
• Time: 8:30 am – approximately 3:30 pm
•  Fee: $21 (bring money for lunch and purchases)
• Location: Meet at the Senior Center at 8:15am
• Registration code: 50+tour