SPECIAL EVENTS ............................................................................................................... 4-12

THORNCREEK ................................................................................................................... 13 GOLF COURSE

RECREATION Recreation Center Hours & Fees ....................................................... 14 Recreation Center Amenities ............................................................. 15 Birthday Party Packages ...................................................................... 16

Recreation Center Fitness Class Schedule ...................................... 17 Recreation Center Conditioning Center & Specialty Training .... 18 Specialty Health & Fitness Classes .............................................19-20 Margaret W. Carpenter Park & Open Space .................................... 21 Outside Youth Sports Organizations ................................................ 21 Recreation Center Pool Schedule...................................................... 22 Recreation Center Swimming Lessons .......................................23-24 Aquatics ................................................................................................... 25 Gymnastics .......................................................................................26-27 Preschool ..........................................................................................28-29 Thornton Community Center Hours & Fees .................................... 30 Thornton Teen Center Hours & Fees................................................. 31 Dance Programs ..............................................................................32-33 Adult & Youth Sports ............................................................................ 34 Youth & Teen Enrichment Classes ..................................................... 35 Adult Enrichment Classes .............................................................36-39 Outdoor Recreation & Photography Trips ....................................... 40

ACTIVE ADULT Active Adult Center Hours & Fees ..................................................... 41 Active Adult Services ........................................................................... 42 Drop-In Activities .................................................................................. 43 Fitness ................................................................................................44-46 Fitness Class Schedule ......................................................................... 45 Special Events ..................................................................................47-49 Trips ....................................................................................................50-52 55+ Adult Class Series ......................................................................... 53 Lectures & Workshops ......................................................................... 54 Art Classes and Police Liaison ......................................................55-56 Nature Walks & Hike Schedules ..................................................57-58 Lunch Menus ....................................................................................59-62

ARTS & CULTURE Thornton Arts & Culture Center (TACC) ............................................ 63 Oz Gallery Exhibits ............................................................................... 63 Arts & Culture Programs ...................................................................... 63 Volunteer Thornton .............................................................................. 64

REGISTRATION Registration Information ...............................................................65-66 Registration Form .................................................................................. 66

PARK PAVILION/ Rental Information ............................................................................... IBC ROOM RENTALS

RECREATION • ACTIVE ADULT • ARTS & CULTURE

NEW! Learning & Leaping Paired Preschool & Dance Classes

NEW! Trick or Trot 5K Saturday, October 20

NEW! Swing Dance Class Active Adult Center

Snowbuster Volunteers Needed!

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Grease Monkey presents Harvest Fest Fishing Derby7 - 10 a.m. • Grandview Ponds4401 E. 104th Ave.This event is open to children 4-12 years of age when accompanied by an adult. In addition to the natural lake inhabitants, the lake will be stocked with fish for this event. Prizes will be awarded for the longest fish caught in the following age categories: 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12 year olds. A prize will also be awarded to the Most Authentic Fisherman! Participants must bring their own fishing pole, bait and supplies. All types of bait and lures are permitted. Cost is $1 per child.

Pancake Breakfast 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.• Thornton Active Adult Center 9471 Dorothy Blvd.The Active Adult Center (formerly Senior Center) will be hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast for the community. The menu will include pancakes, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice and coffee. Fees: $4/adults and $2.50/seniors 55 and older and children 12 and younger.

Harvest Fest BazaarThe Bazaar will feature business, nonprofit and craft exhibitors. Experience great shopping venues provided by participating craft exhibitors, home businesses and other various vendors as well as discover an interesting array of exhibits from local businesses and nonprofit organizations.

The Great Chili Cook-OffBenefiting Marc Jr. Foundation 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.The Great Chili Cook-Off will combine the warm flavors of some of the area’s great chili and the warm feeling of making a charitable donation to the Marc Jr. Foundation. Tasting is a $5 donation per person, $20 per family (up to 5 people.) Tasting includes chips and a bottle of water. Awards presentation on the Cultural Expedition Stage at 4 p.m.

Skatepark Competition9 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.The Thornton Skatepark comes alive with the thrill of competition for scooters, bike riders and skateboarders! There are three skill levels for scooter, bike and skateboard divisions. Registration fee is $11 for residents and $13 for nonresidents. Registration for residents begins at 8:30 a.m. and will open to everyone beginning at 9 a.m. A waiver must be signed by a parent or guardian.

HELMETS ARE REQUIRED. For the competition schedule or for more information, please visit www.cityofthornton.net/festivals or call 303-255-7800.

Low-Cost Pet Vaccinations 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. at the top of the hill, on the north side of the Community Center. $10 for a rabies vaccine and $10 for the distemper vaccination. Staff from the Huron Animal Hospital are donating their time for this event.

Playful City USA Play DayFollow the laughter to the Playful City USA Play Day in the Kidz Zone! This area is full of fun and activities geared-toward-children, including carnival inflatables, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting and walk-around entertainment! Many of the activities will be free, but some will have a small fee.

Cultural ExpeditionJoin us on a tropical journey to Puerto Rico, Jamaica, Hawaii and the Philippines! Come to the Cultural Expedition area for crafts, activities, incredible performances and to celebrate these diverse cultures.

Food CourtEnjoy the full festival experience by partaking in the assortment of menu items provided by our food vendors. From hotdogs and burritos to funnel cakes and ice cream, there is something for every palate.

Beer GardenAdults age 21 and over are invited to stop in and enjoy the beer garden to socialize with other adults, while enjoying an ice-cold beverage! Three-drink limit per person and a photo ID will be required to enter.

Saturday, September 8 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Community Park • York Street and Thornton Parkway

A Signature Event of the City of Thornton

D E V E L O P E D A N D M A N A G E D B Y

presents

For more information on parking and other festival happenings, please visit www.cityofthornton.net/festivals.

Harvest Fest Live Entertainment Schedules

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COOK-OFF PARTICIPANTS MUST PROVIDE: 1) Three gallons of PRE-MADE CHILI. No cooking on site will be allowed. 2) Fun decorations for your area! 3) Cooler to keep extra chili refrigerated 4) Crockpot to keep chili warm

CONTESTANTS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH: 1) Electricity for crockpots. (NO open flame stoves) 2) Small tasting cups/spoons 3) Final bowls and spoons for judges 4) One 8-foot table

JUDGING: Judging sheets will be provided to each paying participant. The judging will be based on four categories “Best Red,” “Best Green,” “Best Cowboy/Bean,” and “Best Table Display.” Ultimately, it will come down to the public tasting the chili and voting based on the best overall taste in each category. Prizes are awarded to the winners at 4 p.m. Must be present to win. Each entrant will be assigned a number on the day of the event that will appear on the official judging sheet.PRIZES BY PAMPERED CHEF:First Place Winners in Each Category: 5-Piece Stainless Steel Cookware SetBest Table Display: Rockcrock 4-Quart Slow Cooker Set

SCHEDULE:9-10:30 a.m. Entrant arrival and set-up11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Public Chili Tasting $5 donation per person $20 per family (up to 5 people) Includes tasting, chips and a bottle of water.4 p.m. Awards Presentation Cultural Expedition StageREGISTRATION: We hope you will consider participating in this charitable event. To register to be a contestant in the The Great Chili Cook-Off, please visit www.marcjr.org and follow the links for the contest.For more information please call, Lynette Apodaca at 720-840-4995 or email her at events@marcjr.org.

Thornton Harvest Fest presents:

THE GREAT CHILI COOK-OFF ~ BENEFITING THE MARC JR FOUNDATION ~

If you make GREAT Chili, then we have just the event for you!Your only cost is your chili ingredients and you could win a

Pampered Chef 5-Piece Stainless Steel Pampered Chef Cookware Set!All money raised will benefit the Marc Jr Foundation, a local non-profit ONE-OF-A-KIND organization

that provides financial and emotional support for the children and their families facing Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), a terminal pediatric brain cancer.

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MILESTONE ◆ 11 - 11:45 a.m. Well known for their impressive musicianship and versatility, this group plays a unique mix of classic rock, Latin rock and salsa! Their sound is always authentic to the style, with driving dancing beats, excellent vocals and tight harmonies!

GROOVE A LICIOUS ◆ 12 - 1 p.m.This group drives deep pocket grooves, killer harmonies, accompanied with the most stellar brass sections on the scene, and brings the rootsy funk from Detroit to New Orleans. Grab on and get down with the high-altitude, funky beats of Groove a Licious, delivering all the ingredients for a guaranteed party celebration.

MIGHTY NICE BAND ◆ 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.Gino Rael and his iconic group have been electrifying audiences for 15-years with their dynamic sweet old school music.

SOUL SCHOOL ◆ 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.Soul School provides an extensive entertainment experience along with a vast repertoire of music which includes golden oldies, beach, Motown, country, jazz, rock, funk and Rhythm and Blues.

PHAT DADDY ◆ 3:45 - 5 p.m.Phat Daddy is a high energy band consisting of some of Denver’s top nightclub and showroom performers. Drawing upon the unique flexibility of it’s five members, this group boasts the ability to provide outstanding entertainment for literally every musical taste with their high energy dance sets, beautiful ballads, and memorable standards for nearly a decade!

KALAMA POLYNESIAN DANCERS 12 p.m.Kalama Polynesian Dancers come from Aurora, Co. They specialize in professional Polynesian dance from the islands of Hawaii, New Zealand, Samoa and Ana Tahiti.

BARRIO E’ ◆ 1 p.m.Barrio E’ fosters Latino arts and culture in Colorado. Their ensemble features Puerto Rican Bomba, a musical genre of oral tradition of 500-years of legacy, with a community dynamic involving percussionists, dancers and singers. A characteristic of Bomba is the challenge between the synchronized beats of the drummer and the series of improvised body movements by the dancer, while a “call and response” pattern in the songs provides for an inclusive and active environment.

FILIPINO-AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF COLORADO ◆ 2 p.m.The Filipino-American Community of Colorado (FACC) is the oldest non-profit organization dedicated to educational, cultural, scientific, and charitable purposes. FACC shares Filipino traditions through music, dancing, local events and of course community gatherings. It is a place where Filipinos and Filipinos-at-heart come together and become a family.

STRINGS & STEEL ◆ 3 p.m.Strings & Steel, a guitar and steel drum duo, performs regularly all over Colorado. The music is fun and tropical. S&S plays a wide-variety of calypso, reggae and trop-rock styles by artists like Jack Johnson, Bob Marley and Jimmy Buffet.

ENTERTAINMENT STAGE

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FILIPINO-AMERICAN COMMUNITYKALAMA POLYNESIAN DANCERS

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CITYOFTHORNTON.NET SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 7

2018 Fall/Winter Walk Schedule• August 11, 8 a.m. • September 15, 9 a.m. • October 13, 9 a.m. • November 10, 9 a.m. • December 15, 9 a.m.

Each month we explore a new trail in the community. The distance of each walk varies from month to month. All walks are free and open to anyone who can physically complete them.

If you would like to receive monthly email reminders about our walks, please send your email address to discover@cityofthornton.net.

For more information please call 303-255-7800.

2018 FIRST PLACE WINNER

Jaanvi Gurung

The 2018 TGT competition was an amazing success and proved that Thornton TRULY has talent! We want to thank those who entered in this inaugural event and would like to encourage everyone to enter in our 2019 competition!Watch for details concerning the application process for our 2019 TGT Competition in the Winter-Spring edition of the Thornton Activities Guide coming to Thornton mailboxes in late November, 2018.

Love to listen and support

others?

Have a free hour available

each week?

You may be a great candidate for becoming a volunteer peer counselor!

For more information or to refer a senior client who may be interested in receiving peer counseling

services, please call 303-853-3657.

Thornton Torosaurus Documentary &

The Good DinosaurSaturday, September 15 • 7:15 p.m.

Carpenter Park Fields 108th Avenue & Colorado Boulevard

Don’t miss this special documentary about the Thornton Torosaurus followed by a Q&A session and

Disney • Pixar’s The Good Dinosaur!

Copyright © Disney/PixarAll rights reserved

THORNTON ACTIVITIES GUIDE8 FALL-WINTER 2018

October 20 6-9 p.m.

Carpenter Park Fields 108th Ave. & Colorado Blvd.

Admission $2 per personSpend the evening going from trunk-to-trunk,

collecting candy from volunteers who have decorated their vehicles to serve as a backdrop

for this spooktacular event!

Before your departure, be sure to stop by the GARDEN OF THE GHOULS haunted walk

or the Boo Bayou for the younger crowd for more Halloween thrills and chills!

Volunteers are needed to decorate their vehicles and provide them as stopping points for candy distribution.

For more information on this fun event, please visit cityofthornton.net/festivals or call 720-977-5917.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 9 A.M. START • CARPENTER PARK

Online registration begins September 1! winterfest5k.com

Race day registration begins at 8 a.m. For fees and other important race information visit:

cityofthornton.net/festivalsLong-sleeve Tech Shirt • Awards • Goodies

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 9 A.M. START • CARPENTER PARK

Online registration going on now! trickortrotrun.com

Race day registration begins at 8 a.m. For fees and other important race information visit:

cityofthornton.net/festivalsLong-sleeve Tech Shirt • Awards • Goodies

5K

WANNA SAVE SOME DOUGH-HO-HO?REGISTER FOR BOTH RACES AND

SAVE $10 ON RACE ENTRIES!winterfest5k.com/trickortrotrun.com

NEWFALL 5K!

Includes school divisions!

Due to the popularity of this event, the admission line will be cut off in order to adhere to the 9 p.m. closing time.

CITYOFTHORNTON.NET SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 9

Alzheimer’s Support Group

Alzheimer’s Association Caregiver Support Groups are designed to provide emotional, educational and social

support for caregivers through regularly scheduled meetings. They help participants develop coping

methods and encourage caregivers to maintain their personal, physical and emotional health, as well as

optimally care for the person with dementia.

Group meets the first Tuesday of

every month 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.

Thornton Community Center

2211 Eppinger Blvd.

While on a leisure tour of 'Romantic Bavaria', you make a scheduled stop at the home of Ruth A. Joy, world famous candy maker and chocolate connoisseur. While there, you witness an auspicious moment in history as three confectioners bring their samples to Ms. Joy for her opinion on their chocolate recipes. Soon, someone ends up dead and you have to solve the crime. Who would do such a 'bitter' deed at such a 'sweet' moment?

ChocolateDeath by

Date: Friday, November 2Time: 6 p.m.; doors open at 5:30 p.m.Location: Thornton Active Adult Center, 9471 Dorothy Blvd.

Tickets are $23Tickets go on sale September 20 at 8:30 a.m. They can be purchased at the Active Adult Center or by calling 303-255-7850.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre

THORNTON YOUTH COUNCIL

ANTI-GRINCH PROJECT! Providing Holiday Decorations for Those in Need.

We will be accepting decoration donations November 26-December 12!

Please visit www.cityofthornton.net or call 720-977-5916 for complete details!

THORNTON ACTIVITIES GUIDE10 FALL-WINTER 2018

The city of Thornton is working to connect families in need with holiday meals and gifts. If you’re interested in ‘adopting a family’ this holiday season through providing gifts and a Christmas, Chanukah or other holiday meal please visit perfectholidaygift.cityofthornton.net

to read more about your neighbors in need.

Perfect Holiday Gift

For questions call Community Outreach at 720-977-5800 or email

outreach@cityofthornton.net.

Relatives Raising ChildRenConferenceNOVEMBER 16, 2018

Are you raising a family member’s child? You’re not alone!

Thousands of Coloradoans are raising a family member’s child and many don’t know where to turn for financial assistance, information and the next steps to take. We invite you to attend this conference to gather the resources, information and support you need.

Adams County Conference Center4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Brighton

8:30 a.m.

Cost: $10/$15 at the door Includes breakfast and lunch

For more information and to register visit gocot.net/outreach or call 720-799-9254.

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December 14

• Thornton Fire Stations

non-perishable food items & new socks

only please.Donation Drop-off Locations

• Thornton Community Center 2211 Eppinger Blvd.

• Carpenter Recreation Center 11151 Colorado Blvd.

• Thornton Active Adult Center 9471 Dorothy Blvd.

Items collected will benefit organizations that service

Thornton residents.

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4-1400 E. 128th Ave. 5-14051 Colorado Blvd.

For more information call 720-977-5800 or 720-872-6092 or email

outreach@cityofthornton.net.

We especially need food items for holiday meals such as green beans, corn, instant mashed potatoes, stuffing mix, cranberries, etc.

CITYOFTHORNTON.NET SEPTEMBER-DECEMBER 11

Would your child enjoy a personal phone call from Santa before he comes to town on Christmas Eve? Santa will be riding through Thornton December 11-13. At this time, he will talk directly to boys and girls between the ages of 18 months and 12 years old, finding out who has been naughty and who has been nice! To register each child, parents need to complete and return a phone form for Santa (below). Santa and his elves will be making calls December 11-13 between the hours of 6 and 8 p.m. FREE! Registration forms MUST be received by Friday, November 30.

PLEASE SEND IN SEPARATE FORMS FOR EACH CHILD. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PHOTOCOPY THIS FORM IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE CHILDREN.

BEST DAY TO CALL: Tuesday, December 11 Wednesday, December 12 Thursday, December 13 BEST TIME TO CALL: 6 P.M. 6:15 6:30 6:45 7 P.M. 7:15 7:30 7:45

Telephone Number:

Child's Name__________________________________________________ Age______________Gender _____

Address ___________________________________________________________________________________

Name(s) of Parent(s) _________________________________________________________________________

Name(s) and ages of Brother(s) and/or Sister(s) ___________________________________________________

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Has the child been behaving?_______ Any tips you would like Santa to pass on? _________________________

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Favorite Color_____________________ Favorite TV Show __________________________________________

Favorite Character_________________________ Favorite Toy _______________________________________

Pet Type(s)/Name(s) _________________________________________________________________________

What is the child receiving for Christmas? ________________________________________________________

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Any travel plans for the holidays? _______________________________________________________________

Any relatives visiting for the holidays? ___________________________________________________________

EMAIL TO: jennie.christoffel@cityofthornton.net or MAIL OR DELIVER FORM(S) TO: Thornton Community Center, Attn: Jennie Christoffel, 2211 Eppinger Blvd., Thornton, CO 80229. For more information call 720-977-5916.

Friday, December 7 • 6:30 - 9 p.m.Saturday, December 8 • 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday, December 9 • 5 - 9 p.m.Carpenter Park Fields

108th Avenue & Colorado BoulevardExplore Santa’s Village • Watch Actual Working Elves

Visit with Santa • Children’s Activities • Ice Skating • Enjoy Live MusicEat at the North Pole Nibbles and Much More Holiday Fun

Visit www.cityofthornton.net/festivals for the event schedule and details.

~ A Signature Event of the City of Thornton ~