Ron Metz from Premier World Discovery will be in Montrose to highlight the 2025 trips offered by the Montrose Recreation District, and answer any questions.

Day: Friday

Date: November 22

Time: 11:00 am

Location: Senior Center at the Montrose Pavilion

Music Cities Tour - New Orleans, Memphis, and Nashville. Highlights include visits to the French Quarter, New Orleans, Graceland, Grand Ole Opry and Nashville City Tour.

Dates: May 12-19, 2025

Booking Discount: $3875 pp double  Regular Rate: $3975 pp double

Please contact Liz - liz@montroserec.com, or 970-249-7705 for more information.

This immersive Cuba tour provides a rich and authentic way to learn about the lives of Cubans, while also sharing with them our perspectives on the world. Planned activities are intended to strengthen civil society in Cuba. Every day's program is designted to promote independence for the Cuban people and is complet with meaningful interactions.

Dates: Octover 13-18, 2025

Regular Rate: $ $4899 pp double   Booking Discount: $4799 pp double

Single Supplement: $800

Chase your winter blues away on the beaches of Hawaii while enjoying the island hospitality. This nine day trip will include airfare and accomodations for 2 nights in Honolulu, Oahu, 3 nights on Hawaii (the Big Island) and 3 nights in Maui. Tour highlights include 2 National Parks, Pearl Harbor, Black Sand Volcanic beach, Maui Tropical Plantation, and more!  Questions? Call Liz at 970-252-4884.

• Dates: November 4-12, 2025
  Tour Rates  
• Booking Discount: *$6525 per person double occupancy 
• Regular Rate: $6625 pp double 
• Single Supplement: +$2200
• Registration Code: Register by calling Liz at 970-252-4884 

Join us for a festive Shop Local Christmas Trip, where you can stroll through charming, locally-owned boutiques and specialty shops, all decked out for the holiday season! Discover unique gifts, handcrafted treasures, and holiday treats while supporting small businesses in your community. Enjoy special in-store promotions, holiday music, and the warm, festive spirit of the season. Each participant will receive $10 in MAMA bucks and coupons from various businesses. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or simply soaking in the Christmas cheer, this is the perfect way to embrace the magic of shopping local this holiday season!

EARLY REGISTRATION FOR THIS TRIP - Wed 11/27 at 6:00 am

Day: Wednesday  

Date: December 11 Time: 8:30 am - ~2:00 pm

Fee: $ 19 (bring money for lunch and shopping)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center Registration Code: 50+TOURSWS - 01

Experience the magic of the holiday season on a charming Christmas Light Carriage Tour! Snuggle up with a cozy blanket as you embark on a scenic ride through beautifully decorated streets, illuminated by twinkling holiday lights. Hear the soft clip-clop of hooves and enjoy the festive sights, from glowing trees to sparkling homes, all while sipping on your favorite beverage. We will end the evening with dinner at Endless Pastabilities.

Day: Tuesday  Date: December 17

Time: 5:00 pm - ~8:00 pm

 Fee: $35 (includes carriage ride, hot chocolate and light appetizers. Bring money for dinner)

Location: Meet at the Recreation Center, or call Liz for pick up at the Senior Center.

Registration Code: 50+TOURSWS-02

The Atomic Legacy Cabin in Grand Junction presents the history of uranium mining and processing on the Colorado Plateau, as well as Grand Junction’s unique contribution to the Manhattan Project and Cold War.

Day: Tuesday

 Date: January 7

Time: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Fee: $22

Location: Meet at the Senior Center Registration Code: 50+TOURSWS-03

Enjoy the exhilarating world of Skijoring, where innovation meets adrenaline on the snowy grounds of Ouray County. Get ready to witness a ground-breaking sporting event like no other that combines horseback riding and skiing and snowboarding.

Day: Saturday

 Date: January 11

Time: 9:45 am - ~4:00 pm

Fee: $41 (Includes entry to event. Bring money for lunch)

Location: Meet at the Field House

Registration Code: 50+TOURSWS-04

Expect the Unexpected! The Appleshed features a fine art gallery, along with unique shops ranging from handcrafted art and jewelry by 24 local western slope artists, to Sugar Mama’s bake shop, and Gazebo florist and boutique. Finish your visit with wine tasting at Williams Cellars Wine.

Day: Thursday

 Date: February 6 Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Fee: $22 (bring money for lunch and wine tasting)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center

Registration Code: 50+TOURSWS-05

Witnessing the lift-off, descent, and behaviors of sandhill cranes is an experience of wonder and delight. Each year cranes begin their journey at Bosque Del Apache in central New Mexico where they have spent the winter. Mid-march they head north to Monte Vista, CO., then to Delta County. They then glide over the Grand Mesa towards southern Idaho where they reach their breeding ground. Time, Date and Location subject to slight change based on migration patterns.

Day: Tuesday

 Date: March 25

Time: 7:00 am - ~1:00 pm

Fee: $22

Location: Meet at the Senior Center

Registration Code: 50+TOURSWS-06

Just in time for the Holidays! We will go to Mesa Mall in Grand Junction, along with other businesses around the mall based on participant requests.

Date: November 19

Day: Tuesday

Time: 8:30 am to approximately  3:00 pm

Fee: $21 (bring money for lunch)

Registration Code: 50+TOURS-12

Pea Green Saturday Night is about as close as one can come to a mid1950’s radio variety show performed in front of a live audience, the 4th Saturday of the month during the winter. The show features live music, followed by a potluck snack table, and finally a comedy show.

Day: Saturday

Date: Jan. 25 (01), Feb. 22 (02), Mar 29 (03) Register for one or all dates.

Time: 5:30 pm - ~9:45 pm

Fee: $30 each date – Includes event entry, bring a snack to share if you like.

Location: Meet at the Field House at 5:15 pm

Registration Code: 50+CULTUREWS (Sections 01-03)

Mozart’s last opera to be produced before his untimely death at age 35 is a remarkable combination of musical and dramatics styles, from earthly to otherworldly. The story begins as a magical rescue mission, but soon transforms into a fable of enlightenment and humanity.

EARLY REGISTRATION FOR THIS TRIP - WED 11/27 AT 6:00 AM

Day: Saturday

 Time: 11:00 am - ~4:30 pm

Date: December 7

Fee: $44 (Includes ticket)

Location: Meet at the Field House

Registration Code: 50+CULTUREWS- 04

THE PHILIP SALEMBIER SENIOR FILM SERIES T his 1947 film tells the story of two homeless men who move into a mansion while the rich businessman owner winters in Virginia.

Day: Thursday

 Date: December 12

Time: 8:15 am - ~3:00 pm

Fee: $22 – (Bring money for lunch)

Location: Meet at the Montrose Senior Center

Registration Code: 50+CULTUREWS – 05

T he Art Center is considered a home and social hub for Western Slope artists and the art-curious. The five galleries host work by national artists and also feature the range and talent of our own Western Colorado  community.

Day: Tuesday

 Time: 8:30 am - ~3:00 pm

Date: January 21

Fee: $22 (Bring money for lunch

Location: Meet at the Senior Center

Registration Code: 50+CULTUREWS – 06 

T he Ouray Winter Wine Festival will be a warm and inviting event put on by Elevation Weddings and Events, Sauvage Spectrum and the Wright Opera House. This festival is truly unique in that strictly Western Colorado vineyards are being showcased as well as other local to the area businesses.

 Day: Saturday

 Date: Feb 15

Time: 10:30 am – 4 pm

Fee: $65 – non-refundable unless we are able to fill your spot on the registration roster (includes ticket to event, wine tote and custom wine glass to use for tastings)

Location: Meet at the Field House

Registration Code: 50+CULTUREWS-07

T he Grand Mesa Short Film festival showcases filmmaking talent from across Colorado. Aspiring filmmakers have created short films in the following categories: Documentary, Animation, Musical, Drama and Horror.

Day: Saturday

 Time: 11:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Date: April 12

Fee: $35 (Includes ticket)

Location: Meet at the Field House

Registration Code: 50+CULTUREWS-08

Hard packed trail around the Colorado river joins a paved trail continuing east along the river. Length – 4-6 miles. Difficulty: easy.

 Day: Thursday

 Date: January 23

Time: 9:30 am - ~3:00 pm

Fee: $22 (Bring a sack lunch)

Location: Meet at the Senior Center

Registration Code: 50+HIKESWS-01

Dinosaur Hill began when Elmer Riggs – Curator of Paleontology began digging and unearthed nearly 2/3 of the fossilized remains of a Brontosaurus. This is a 1.5 mile long easy to moderate hike that will have views of dinosaur bones and excavation sites.

Day: Tuesday

 Date: February 11

Time: 9:00 am - ~ 3:00 pm

Fee: $22 – Bring money for lunch

Location: Meet at the Senior Center

Registration Code: 50+HIKESWS-02

This 2.9 mile out and back trail is located in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park near Crawford. It is an easy rated trail with beautiful views and varied terrain.

Day: Tuesday

 Date: March 11 Time: 9:00 am - ~2:00 pm

Location: Meet at the Senior Center

Fee: $25 (Includes entrance to the park, bring a sack lunch)

Registration Code: 50+ HIKESWS-03

Located just outside of Montrose, Colorado, Shavano Valley is one of the most picturesque and important rock art sites in western Colorado. The site was used from at least 1000 BCE to 1900 CE by both the Archaic and Ute peoples. Through the Ute Indian Museum, tours are offered and led by trained Shavano Valley Petroglyph Docent & museum Education Director, Kellie Carroll. Participants should dress for the weather. Moderate graded hike. Sturdy shoes or boots are ideal for the rough trail and steep slopes.

Day: Thursday

 Date: March 20

Time: 9:30 am – 2:00 pm

Location: Meet at the Senior Center

Fee: $40 (Includes tour fees)

Registration Code: 50+HIKESWS-04

Dave Wood Nordic Trails, bring a sack lunch.  Section 01  Day: Thursday  Date: January 16

Top of the Pines with lunch in Ridgway.  Section 02  Day: Tuesday  Date: February 4

Grand Mesa with lunch at a Lodge. Section 03 Day: Thursday  Date: March 6

Fee: $22/trip

 Time: 9:15-~3:00 pm

Location: Meet at the Senior Center

 Registration Code: 50+SNOW