Festive Fun Awaits: Parks, Recreation & Open Space November Newsletter

The seasons are changing, and the Town of Superior Parks, Recreation and Open Space team is here to help you embrace cooler temperatures and frosty mornings. Join us for holiday festivities, tennis camps and community engagement opportunities!

Keep reading to learn more. If you have any questions, give us a shout at 303-554-9005 or email us at tospros@superiorcolorado.gov.

A variety of tennis camps will be hosted this holiday season, promising something for all ages and skill levels. If you're looking to keep your family busy during winter break, join us the weeks of Dec. 23 and Dec. 30 (excluding Dec. 25 and Jan. 1) at the North Pool Courts (1650 S Indiana St.) for some tennis fun! Scheduling is flexible, and you may sign up for all or part of each camp.

Class occupancies are limited. Weather permitting, classes will be held at temperatures above 40 degrees. Should classes be canceled because of inclement weather, refunds will be issued accordingly.

TENNIS HOLIDAY CAMPS REGISTRATION

Have you heard about the Neighborhood Sponsorship Program? The Town and the Cultural Arts & Public Spaces (CAPS) advisory committee offer funding for community-building ideas through three types of sponsorships:

1. Neighborhood Block Party Support Sponsorships: Up to $200
2. Neighborhood Experience Sponsorships: Up to $300
3. Neighborhood Project Sponsorships: Up to $500

It’s not too late to apply for a 2024 neighborhood sponsorship! Think Friendsgiving or a neighborly holiday soiree! Submit your proposal no later than Nov. 20 or Dec.18 for review by the CAPS advisory committee at their upcoming meetings.

Questions? Email Jennifer “JG” Garner at jenniferg@superiorcolorado.gov or call 303- 499-3675 ext. 167.

SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM INFO

Come get a jump on your holiday shopping at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) on Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! Browse 50 new and returning vendors selling a wide variety of arts, crafts, food and gifts. A portion of the sales with benefit the Superior Khandbari Sister City Project. This event is free to attend!

Lace up those shoes, put on your festive wear and race into the holiday season during the Stocking Run on Dec. 14 in Downtown Superior.

The Town's traditional fun and festive family-friendly 5K run and walk, sponsored by Racing Underground, will take place in Downtown Superior. It begins at 10 a.m. The new course details are available on the Stocking Run website. Same great run — just flatter, faster and more scenic!

After the race, pop into The Stable Bar & Grill for a post-run brunch special while you wait for the Winter Festival festivities to begin.

STOCKING RUN REGISTRATION

Enter the coupon code Neighbor at checkout to save $5 on registration.

The Superior Chamber of Commerce, Town of Superior and Blue Sport Stable invite you to join us for a captivating holiday experience. Mark your calendars for this extravaganza where the spirit of the season, community unity and unforgettable experiences come together in a truly superior celebration of winter’s enchantment. Join us on Dec. 14, 1 to 5 p.m., in Downtown Superior (2250 Main St.) to capture cherished moments with Santa in festive photos, delight in live performances, savor hot chocolate and shop for special gifts.

This day of celebration will offer something for everyone – naughty or nice!

WINTER FESTIVAL DETAILS

Bring your voice and your good cheer for a great time to socialize with your neighbors and sing some holiday classics! Meet at the Superior Community Center (1500 Coalton Road) on Dec. 16, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

This event will be sure to lift your spirits and diffuse some of your holiday stress! Copies of music will be available at the event. Registration is not required.

Have you ever been curious about our local bees? You're in the right place!

Colorado is home to 1006 species of native bees, and while they may not make honey, they are master pollinators that uphold our native ecosystems through their pollen transporting services.

Come learn with Jessica Goldstrohm, owner and head educator of The Bees Waggle, about the amazing characteristics and skills of bees, who some of our Colorado bees are and how to support them through gardening. Meet us on Dec. 4, 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Superior Community Center!

BEE TALK REGISTRATION

The Historical Commission is working hard to furnish and program the newly rebuilt Historical Museum in Asti Park. A professional moving crew recently moved many heavy, difficult to manage artifacts from the bungalow at Grasso Park (our interim museum space) to the Asti Museum.

Since there is a need for the Commission to complete this job and ready the building for visitors, the museum will be closed in December to continue this important work. 

Have you seen the sculpture in the median on Rock Creek Parkway and wondered what it is?

Say hello to Silencio, the large 8-foot yule marble sculpture by artist Mike Clapper. (Yule marble is Colorado's official state rock!)

Located in the median between South Indiana Street and South Pitkin Avenue, the placement of the on-loan sculpture is part of the Cultural Arts and Public Spaces (CAPS) advisory committee's vision to bolster the Town's public art collection. 

Clapper and his studio crew, along with Town staff, led the installation on Oct. 25 to erect the hefty piece.

A videographer was on site to capture the process of installing a large piece of art. Silencio's elegance certainly adds to the completion of Rock Creek Parkway's road and median upgrades. Check out the video on the Town's YouTube page.

Whether you are interested in gardening, crafting, reading, billiards, or simply looking to build community, there's something for everyone. You can explore all the scheduled Superior Seniors drop-in activities and programs at SuperiorColorado.gov/SuperiorSeniors.

Be sure to sign up for our new monthly Superior Seniors newsletter to stay informed on all of the new programs and activities designed for Superior seniors.

Bingocize! (60+): Mondays, 10 to 11:30 a.m.
This isn't just another health program—it's a vibrant fusion of fitness and health education that seamlessly incorporates the beloved game of bingo! This program is about creating memorable experiences infused with music, movement and social connections.

A Mindful Approach to Falls Prevention: *DATE CHANGE* Thursday, Dec. 5, 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Join us for A Mindful Approach to Falls Prevention class, where you will practice guided meditation and integrate multiple strategies to prevent falls. This class offers tools to develop present moment awareness and apply evidence-based fall prevention techniques to everyday life. This class is facilitated by injury prevention and mindfulness professionals from Boulder County AAA, Boulder Community Health and Intermountain Health.

Mindfulness Tools for Well-being: Friday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to noon
This experiential approach to mindfulness will offer tools and practices to support daily well-being. The workshop will include an introduction to mindfulness, guided meditation and gentle movement practices, practical applications of mindfulness, along with small and large group discussion. Whether you are new to mindfulness or an experienced practitioner, join us for a community practice and an opportunity to explore new ways of being in our lives.

About the facilitator: Kara Traikoff is the Wellness Program Specialist with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. She has a background in higher education and community mindfulness, and she specializes in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and adapted mindfulness courses to support healing, growth and self-compassion. Kara is passionate about encouraging others to experience and live the fullest life possible. She leads and creates wellness opportunities from the heart of her dedicated personal mindfulness practice.

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