WEEKLY PROMPTER Estes Park Center Activities and Programs SPRING 2017 APRIL 9-APRIL 15, 2017 SPECIAL PROGRAMS Sunday, April 9, 2017 Worship in the Rockies 10:00 AM 11:00 AM PONDER CHAPEL All are invited to a great hour of worship in Ponder Chapel for people of all denominations and people of all ages. Come early and enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and tea, and breakfast pastries as we fellowship together before worship! Monday, April 10, 2017 Bible Study 10:00 AM 11:00 AM DANNEN LIBRARY Join our community bible study with Pastor John Ortberg s, The Life You ve Always Wanted Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People. Wednesday, April 12, 2017 Prayer Meeting 12:00 PM PONDER CHAPEL A weekly 30 minutes prayer meeting for all staff and guests. We begin with a short reflective reading of scripture, followed by the sharing of prayer requests and prayer. All are welcome! EASTER CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES Saturday, April 15th 2017 Enjoy a fun-filled day of Easter activities with the YMCA of the Rockies! Easter Egg Hunt, 9:00am at the Museum Don t be late for Easter Eggs-travaganza. We will begin at exactly 9:00am! Please bring your own baskets. Photos with the Easter Bunny The Easter Bunny will be available for photos following the Egg Hunt and go until 11:00am. Bring the family out and take your own photos to create memories to last a lifetime! Naturally Dye Easter Eggs, 1:00pm at Sweet Memorial Using organic materials, drop by Sweet Memorial to dye some Easter Eggs with things you probably have lying around your house! Lawn Games, 2:00pm at Sweet Memorial Grab a friend or family member and have some fun! Come and join in on some fun Easter-themed lawn games. There will be an Egg & Spoon Race and an Egg Toss! Egg Drop Contest, 3:00pm at Sweet Memorial Gather your team or work individually to create the best device that can keep a raw egg intact when dropped. Materials will be given at the Sweet Memorial building. GUIDED HIKING SCHEDULE Requires sign up: http://tinyurl.com/ymcaepc or at Sweet Memorial. Saturday, April 15, 2017 Emerald Lake 8:00 AM 12:00 PM MEET AT SWEET MEMORIAL BUILDING Climb smooth trail past Nymph & Dream Lakes to the beautiful lake in Tyndall Gorge. There will be a lot of snow so be sure to bring gloves, hats, and warm clothes. Miles (RT) Grade Elev. Gain High Point Terrain Drive Time Hikemaster Emerald Lake 3.6 F 713 10,080 F 10-30 min Roy Powell Hike Difficulty: A = Most Difficult C = Harder B = Challenging D = Hard E = More Moderate F = Moderate G = Easy H = Easiest YMCA OF THE ROCKIES ESTES PARK CENTER 970-586-3341
Free Family Programs Key for Recommended ages: Under age 5 Teens Family Adults Sunday, April 09 Thursday, April 13 9:00 AM Wave Maker @ Sweet Memorial 9:00 AM Wave Maker @ Sweet Memorial 10:00 AM Worship @ Ponder Chapel 11:00 AM Forest Ecology @ Sweet Memorial 11:00 AM Forest Ecology @ Sweet Memorial 12:00 PM Parachute Games @ Sweet Memorial 12:00 PM Parachute Games @ Sweet Memorial 2:00 PM Pathfinder @ Sweet Memorial 12:30 PM Pickleball @ Bob Ecker Skating Rink 2:00 PM Lawn Games @ Sweet Memorial 2:00 PM Pathfinder @ Sweet Memorial 3:30 PM Apple-cano @ Sweet Memorial 2:00 PM Lawn Games @ Sweet Memorial 3:30 PM Apple-cano @ Sweet Memorial Friday, April 14 Monday, April 10 11:00 AM Animal Detective @ Sweet Memorial 9:00 AM Wave Maker @ Sweet Memorial 12:00 PM Parachute Games @ Sweet Memorial 12:30 PM Pickleball @ Bob Ecker Skating Rink 11:00 AM Animal Detective @ Sweet Memorial 2:00 PM Outdoor Living Skills @ Sweet Memorial 12:00 PM Parachute Games @ Sweet Memorial 6:00 PM BINGO @ Sweet Memorial 12:30 PM Pickleball @ Bob Ecker Skating Rink 7:30 PM Trivia @ Sweet Memorial 2:00 PM Outdoor Living Skills @ Sweet Memorial 2:00 PM Lawn Games @ Sweet Memorial 3:30 PM Apple-cano @ Sweet Memorial Saturday, April 15 9:00 AM Egg Hunt @ Museum Tuesday, April 11 10:30 AM Story Time @ Maude Jellison Library 9:00 AM Wave Maker @ Sweet Memorial 11:00 AM Animal Detective @ Sweet Memorial 12:00 PM Parachute Games @ Sweet Memorial 11:00 AM Forest Ecology @ Sweet Memorial 12:30 PM Pickleball @ Bob Ecker Skating Rink 12:00 PM Parachute Games @ Sweet Memorial 1:00PM Dye Easter Eggs @ Sweet Memorial 2:00 PM Pathfinder @ Sweet Memorial 2:00 PM Outdoor Living Skills @ Sweet Memorial 2:00 PM Lawn Games @ Sweet Memorial 2:00 PM Children's Movie @ Maude Jellison Library 3:30 PM Apple-cano @ Sweet Memorial 2:00 PM Chess Club @ Maude Jellison Library 3:00PM Egg Drop Contest @ Sweet Memorial 6:00 PM Easter BINGO @ Sweet Memorial Wednesday, April 12 11:00 AM Animal Detective @ Sweet Memorial 12:00 PM Parachute Games @ Sweet Memorial 12:30 PM Pickleball @ Bob Ecker Skating Rink 2:00 PM Outdoor Living Skills @ Sweet Memorial Archery Available Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday @ our INDOOR RANGE on the Bob Ecker Skating Rink 9:00 AM- NOON Ages 6+; $10 per person for the entire morning Sign up for archery sessions online http://tinyurl.com/ymcaepc or at Sweet Memorial Building
FACILITY SCHEDULES ARCHERY **Requires sign up: http://tinyurl.com/ymcaepc or at Sweet Memorial. After signing up for archery, drop by the indoor archery range at Bob Ecker Roller Skating Rink on the following days for open shooting. Archery $10 April 9 April 10 April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14 April 15 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday N/A N/A FACILITY & FITNESS SCHEDULES April 9 April 10 April 11 April 12 April 13 April 14 April 15 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Lap Swim 7-9am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 6-8am 7-9am Water Exercise N/A 8:15-9:45am N/A 8:15-9:45am N/A 8:15-9:45am N/A Hydr02ga N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 8:15-9:45am Open Swim 12-4pm 12-3:30pm 12-5pm 12-6pm 12-6pm Mini-Golf Equipment can be checked out at Sweet Memorial Program Building. Tennis 12-5pm 7-8pm 12-5pm 6-8pm Longhouse Gym 9am- 9pm 9am- 9pm 9am- 9pm 9am- 9pm 9am - 9pm 9am- 9pm 9am- 9pm Bob Ecker Skate Rink 1-9pm 1-9pm 1-9pm Library CLOSED 12:30-4:30 pm CLOSED 1-3:30pm 5:30-9pm 1-9pm 1-9pm 1-9pm 10:30-11:30am Museum 12-5pm 12-5pm CLOSED CLOSED 12-5pm 12-5pm 10-5pm Craft & Design 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm 9:30am-5pm Sweet Memorial 8:30-5pm 8:30-5pm 8:30-5pm 8:30-5pm 8:30-5pm 8:30am-8:30pm 8:30am-8:30pm Boot Camp N/A 5:15-6:15 N/A 5:15-6:15 N/A N/A N/A
JACKSON STABLES, INC. Estes Park Center YMCA of the ROCKIES LIVERY SPRING SCHEDULE March 4 May 5, 2017 LIVERY OFFICE HOURS: Daily-8:30 am-4:30 pm Phone- (970) 586-3341, ext. 1140 or 1149 ALL RATES: $45 1 hour ride Deer Meadows (per person) $55 1 ½ hour ride Elk Meadows $60 2 hour ride Thunder Mountain **Rocky Mountain National Park does not allow concession horseback rides within its boundaries before May 6, 2017.** RIDES ARE AVAILABLE AT THESE TIMES EVERY DAY 9:00 am 10:30 am 1:30 pm 3:00 pm HORSE RIDING TRAIL INFORMATION: PONY RIDES: The livery is proud to offer the Minnie Mouse Pony Trail. Reservations are recommended and are for children 5 years old and younger. There is a 50 lb. weight limit for the ponies. Sign up by phone or in the Livery Office. Cost: $20 per child. Available times: Daily: 8:30-11:30am and 1:00-4:30pm. DEER MEADOWS: A 1-hour trail ride that follows Glacier Creek to the Wind River area. We consider this a beginner level ride, appropriate for children and first time riders. ELK MEADOWS: A 1½-hour extended version of Deer Meadows. THUNDER MOUNTAIN: A 2 hour extended version of Deer Meadows. This ride is designed to include some trotting, but it is not guaranteed. HAYRIDES: Private and public horse-drawn hayrides are available during the week. Cost is $22 per person. Kids 3 years old and under are free. Each hayride lasts approximately 1½ hours and includes a campfire and marshmallow roast. A family favorite! Call the YMCA Livery (ext. 1140) for scheduling and additional information. Group rates are available with advanced contract and deposit. RESERVATIONS: ***Reservations are recommended.*** *All rides are subject to cancellation due to unfavorable weather. *No campfires during fire bans.
SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES 24/7 Prayer Chapel Need a quiet place to pray, reflect, or meditate? Dannen Chapel, entrance located on the outside northeast corner of Hyde Chapel, is open 24/7 for your prayer needs. When the chapel is being used for a special event, group, or wedding, a notice will be posted and it will not be available to the public. Labyrinth - A Labyrinth is a spiritual tool, a path of prayer, a walking meditation. Our Labyrinth is designed out of stones and located behind the Museum. Brochures about the Labyrinth and how to walk the Labyrinth are located at the starting point. Take some time to walk the Labyrinth and enjoy a time of peace and prayer! Lawn Games Located on the west side of Hyde Chapel, there is a storage shed full of lawn games for your enjoyment! Feel free to play these games on the Hyde Chapel lawn anytime you wish! Games include bocce ball, ladder golf, yard darts, toss across, corn hole, bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and the ever-impressive JUMBO Connect 4! Please return games to storage shed when finished. Sunday, April 9: 10:00 AM WORSHIP IN THE ROCKIES Guests and staff are invited to Ponder Chapel for a great hour of worship for people of all denominations and people of all ages. Today is Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week! Worship will include a Palm Processional. Dress is always mountain casual and weather appropriate. Come early and enjoy coffee, hot chocolate and tea, and breakfast pastries as we fellowship together before worship! Individuals, couples, families and groups are always welcome to Worship in the Rockies as we seek to make this your church home away from home. Monday, April 10: 10:00 AM BIBLE STUDY - The YMCA of the Rockies Chapel Ministry invites you to participate in the next installment of a community Bible study. The six week series, beginning Monday, March 6 at 10 am, will engage participants in Pastor John Ortberg s, The Life You ve Always Wanted Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People. As Pastor John puts it, we will stop trying and we will begin training as followers of Christ. Molded and transformed by the grace of God, it is possible to see real spiritual growth to better know, love and serve God. Each study includes a video vignette by Pastor John Ortberg, along with digging into scripture, group discussion and prayer together. You don t have to read Ortberg s book by the same title, but for a deeper look at the topic, the book is available through Amazon or can be borrowed from the group. Volunteer Assistant Chaplain, Rev. Dan Barwinski facilitates these studies (March 6, 13, 20, 27, April 3 and 10) for the entire Estes community, including Y staff and guests. The group meets in the Dannen Library located in the basement of the Legett Christian Center from 10:00-11:30 am. Wednesday, April 12: 12:00 PM PRAYER MEETING Every Wednesday we host a 30 minute prayer meeting for all staff and guests. We begin with a short reflective reading of scripture, followed by the sharing of prayer requests and then prayer. All are welcome! We meet in Ponder Chapel. Thursday, April 13: 7:00 PM MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICE: Guests and Staff are invited to Ponder Chapel to celebrate The Last Supper and then experience the Service of Tenebrae (Darkness) as we hear the Seven Last Words of Jesus from the Cross. This is a very special service in which communion will be served and will do this in remembrance of Him. Friday, April 14: 12:00 PM Community Good Friday Service The Estes Interfaith Alliance is hosting a community Good Friday service at the Presbyterian Community Church located at1700 Brodie Avenue. Everyone is invited! QUESTIONS: Contact Chaplain Greg Bunton at ext. 1012 or the Chapel office at ext. 1077