First swim then skate

After swimming at the City Aquatics Center, try Ice Skating at the Jorgensen Ice Rink!

Jorgesen Ice Rink

Youth ice skating lessons will be starting this Monday, November 12th.  Ages 5 to 13 years old can participate in Level 1 or Level 2 and 3 lessons.  Lessons are on Mondays from November 12th through December 17th and on one Wednesday - December 19th. 
The fee is $30 for members of the Gunnison Community Center and $32 for non-members. 
Levels 2 and 3 will start at 4:15pm and end at 4:45pm and Level 1 will start at 4:45pm and go to 5:15pm.  All lessons are at the indoor Jorgensen Ice Rink.
Dress warmly and a helmet is STRONGLY recommended.  Bring your own skates if you have them.  No double runner skates. Rental skates are included for the lesson if you don't have them - but only for the lesson. 
For more information  on these and other lessons offered by the Gunnison Recreation Department, call 641-8060 or go to www.gunnisonrec.com  You can also stop by the Gunnison Community Center at 200 East Spencer Avenue. 

"Tis Autumn

The leaves are a'changin and the winds are definitly blustery!  The irrigation ditches are off, and the the river water level is "way low".  It must be Autumn in the Gunnison High Country!  And...there is still plenty to do in the Valley. 

This Saturday, October 20th, is the final Gunnison Farmers' Market of the 2012 Season.  There are apples, potatoes, fall root vegetables, leeks and other nutritious fruits and vegetables available at the Market.  Due to the cooler temperatures, the Market has moved indoors to the Fred Field Western Heritage Center at the Gunnison County Fairgounds, 275 S. Spruce Street (south of Safeway).  The Market opens at 9:30am.   

Gunnison Valley Observatroy

Also finishing out the 2012 season, is the Gunnison Valley Observatory. The facility's last public viewing session of the season will be this Saturday, October 20th starting at 7:30pm.  There will be NO astronomy lecture, just viewing through the GVO's silver dome-housed, 30 inch telesceope.  Other amateur telescopes are also available for viewing.  The crisp, clear, autumn skies make for fabulous night sky viewing.  Remember to dress warmly!  It's chilly in the dome. 

Hartman Rocks Scenery

The Observatory is located 2.1 miles south of Highway 50 on County Road 38 - Gold Basin Road.  (located east across from Hartman Rocks Recreation Area).  The parking lot is on the left (east) side of the County Road. 
And speaking of Hartman Rocks, the multitude of trails are still open for hiking, mountain biking, or motorcycling.  The views of the Gunnison Valley are spectacular from the top of Hartmans!  
If you don't like the cooler weather outside, head indoors to the Gunnison Community Center for climbing, a game of pool, or a dip in the leisure swimming pool.  You can enjoy the many pool slides and water play features or swim laps in the 6-lane lap pool. 

Jorgensen Ice Rink and Event Center

If you're becoming a-tuned to the upcoming winter sports, check out the indoor ice rink at the Jorgensen Ice Rink.  You can play hockey, take a figure skating lesson or just enjoy the ice during public skating.  Both the Community Center and Ice Rink schedules can be found at www.gunnisonrec.com  

The Rink is OPEN

Jorgesen Event Center

That's right, the Jorgensen Event Center Indoor Ice Rink is open for the season!  So sharpen those skates and get on over to the rink. 
If you're a hockey fan, games and practices will be starting soon.  There is also lots of open time for Public Skating, when hockey is not allowed on the ice.  To view the Ice Rink Schedule go to www.gunnisonrec.com and click on the Jorgensen Event Center Rink Link near the top of the page. 
Entry fees are included on that site.  The outdoor rink and PacMan Pond will be available for skating as the temperatures allow. 

Pac Man Pond Closed

Due to warmer temperatures and sunshine, PacMan Pond at Jorgensen Park is closed for ice skating for the season. The indoor ice rink and the outdoor covered ice rink are still open for skating. The outdoor covered rink is temperature- dependent whether skating is allowed.
Skating at both the outdoor rink and the indoor Jorgensen ice rink will close for the season on Monday, March 26th.

WINTER PROGAMS ARE STARTING

Winter Recreation Programs are starting this week! Don't miss out of the fun and challenging programs. There are classes for every age group.

Toddler & Preschool: gymnastics, "Sporties 4 Shorties" cheerleading, swim lessons, parent/tot rock climbing, basketball

Kindergarten to 8th Grade: gymnastics, cheerleading, Tae-Kwon-Do, volleyball, hula hoop, wrestling, cross country skiing, basketball, rock climbing, ice skating, youth diving, swim lessons, Kingston Swim Club

Teen & Adult: Tae-Kwon-Do, rock climbing, hula hoop, ice skating, master swimming, underwater hockey, pickleball, Bootcamp aerobics classes, nordic ski tours, water aerobics

Classes are filling up - Sign Up NOW! Most classes start the week of January 9th. Contact the Gunnison Community Center at 641-8060 or stop by at 200 East Spencer Avenue in Gunnison.

Dreaming of a Triple Lutz?

Now's your chance to achieve that life long dream of ice skating! Learn to glide, twirl and spin - or just stay upright on the ice!
Level 1, 2, and 3 ice skating lessons are starting. Classes are on Mondays and Wednesdays. Adult ice skating lessons start on Wednesday, January 11th and will take place on Mondays. For more information or to register, contact the Recreation Department at 641-8060 or stop by the Community Center at 200 East Spencer Avenue in Gunnison.