The Ross Aragon Community Center is gearing up for our busy season and we are looking for volunteers.

Do you have a little or a lot of spare time?

Are you looking for an opportunity to meet people and get involved?

We have opportunities for you, including the center’s 10-year anniversary celebration, Halloween, the Festival of Trees and more.

Call the center for more information at 264-4152.

Free programs

Mah Jongg. Tuesdays, 1-3 p.m.; Fridays, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Call the center with any questions, 264-4152.

Pickleball. Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8-10 a.m. If you need a pickleball fix, join us. Loaner paddles are available. If you would like to learn the game of pickleball, join us from 9-10 a.m. to learn this fun and exciting game. Contact Fran if you have any questions, 884-3184.

Tai Chi. No experience is necessary. Join instructors Pam Kircher and Anna O’Reilly. Classes are Wednesdays, 11a.m.-noon. Please wear flat-soled shoes and bring water. Class is open to everyone.

Duplicate Bridge. Tuesday, 5:30-10 p.m.; Friday, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Call Stan, 731-2217 or e-mail Stan at sunset1310@aol.com.

Pagosa Bridge 4 Fun. Mondays, 12:30-4 p.m. For more information, contact the community center, 264-4152.

Hoopsters. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8-9 a.m. Warren and the guys are waiting for you to come out and play. They will play with just about anyone. The Hoopsters are a great group of guys getting out there twice a week for a good game of b-ball.

Yoga. Tuesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. Please bring a mat or towel. Call the center with questions, 264-4152.

Sozo Yoga. Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Rejuvenate your body, mind and soul with this faith based yoga class. Bring a mat and a strap, belt or scarf. Call the center for information, 264-4152.

Dulcimer. The dulcimer is an entry folk instrument, not as difficult as the guitar to learn. If you would like to learn to play this instrument, come on Wednesdays, 3-4 p.m. Call the center for information at 264-4152.

Dodgeball. Kids of all ages are invited to the center to play open court dodgeball on Fridays, 1-3 p.m. through August. Call the center for more information, 264-4152.

Calendar

Thursday, Aug. 30: Hoopsters, 8-9 a.m.; Sozo Yoga, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 31: Pickleball, 8-10 a.m; Mah Jongg, 12:30-2:30 p.m.; Dodgeball, 1-3 p.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 12:30-4:30 p.m.

Sunday, Sept. 2: Grace Evangelical Free Church, 7:30 a.m.-noon; Church of Christ, 10 a.m.-noon.

Monday, Sept. 3: Happy Labor Day! Community center closed.

Tuesday, Sept. 4: Hoopsters, 8-9 a.m.; yoga, 10-11:30 a.m.; Mah Jongg, 1-3 p.m.; Duplicate Bridge, 5:30-10 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 5: Pickleball, 8-10 a.m.; Tai Chi, 11 a.m.-noon; Dulcimer, 3-4 p.m.

The Ross Aragon Community Center has the space you are looking for. We have reasonably priced rooms to meet your event needs. Our rates range from $6 to $90 per hour. Room sizes for 20, 40, 50, 90 or 500 people.

The community center hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday by appointment only.

The center is located at 451 Hot Springs Blvd. Phone 264-4152, e-mail communitycenter@centurytel.net.