LibGuides: Senior Living: Recreation, Travel, and Learning

Online library resources

These databases are accessible from the library's website and will require a current library card to login.

Ancestry Library Edition
Use the library edition of Ancestry.com to research your family history.

Kanopy
Free access to thousands of movies and Great Courses with your library card.

Mango Languages
Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages, including English. Apps available for Apple and Android devices.
Universal Class
Non-credit college-level courses in topics ranging from history to astronomy to website development.

Reader's Cafe
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Book recommendations, reviews, read-alikes for all readers and all tastes.

Exercise for Seniors
Source: Medline Plus.
Savvy Senior Travelers
Guidebook author and travel TV host Rick Steves is a respected authority on European travel.
Good Sam Club
The Good Sam Club is committed to making RVing a safer and more rewarding experience.
Techboomers
Free videos and article tutorials on how to use popular websites like Netflix, Amazon and Gmail as well as various social networks. Especially geared towards baby boomer and senior learners.

Grand Junction Senior Rec Center
Located at 550 Ouray Ave in Grand Junction.
Fruita Senior Center
Fruita Community Center, 324 N. Coulson, Fruita, CO. 81521 - 858-0360
Grand Junction Newcomers Club
An active, fun, friendly organization of men and women. A good way to meet people.
Mesa County RSVP
A nonprofit volunteer program for people ages 55+
CMU Golden Scholars program
The Golden Scholars program is an opportunity for persons 60 years of age and over to take CMU courses at a discounted rate without the stress of earning a grade.
Colorado Talking Books Library
New Dimensions
New Dimensions Lifelong Learning Institute offers Grand Valley adults 50 and over the opportunity to enroll in a variety of non-credit classes focused on academic and personal enrichment.

Nomadland by Jessica Bruder; Karen White (Narrated by)
ISBN: 9781681687193
Publication Date: 2017-09-26
How to Talk about Places You've Never Been by Pierre Bayard; Michele Hutchison (Translator)
Call Number: 809.9332 B356h
Publication Date: 2016-01-26
How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free by Ernie J. Zelinski
Call Number: 646.79 ZEL
ISBN: 9780969419495
Publication Date: 2009-09-01