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Active Adult Center Lunch Program
You can now reserve your lunch online. Just follow our link below for online lunch reservations. Need step by step instruction? See our how-to guide [PDF/534KB].
Meals for Active Adults Monday - Friday
Lunch reservations become available two weeks in advance on Fridays. Thornton residents can begin registering over the phone through our message line or online at 8 a.m.. Non-Residents are able to begin registering at 9 a.m. via the same formats. Lunch registrations are first come-first served. Spaces available for lunch will remain open for registration until filled or until 12 p.m. the day before the meal.
Lunch service runs from 12 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. If you are having lunch, we suggest arriving by 12 p.m. when service starts.
Cancel by 12 p.m. the day before for a full refund. Day of cancellations are not eligible for refunds.
Daily Lunch Prices
- Ages 62+: $4.25R/$4.75NR
- Ages 55-61: $5.50R/$6.50NR
*Lunch passes accepted
Soup To Go Program
The Active Adult Center is selling soup as available! Soup To Go is first come first served. Our Kitchen Team will announce each day if soup is available for purchase. Reheating instructions/dietary information provided on the container. Soup purchases can be made in the Teaching Kitchen, across the hall from the Dining Hall. Exact change, cash only.
- 8oz - $1
- 16oz - $2
Transportation
The Active Adult Center provides free transportation for Thornton residents who are no longer able to drive and do not have access to transportation from a family member. Door to door service is provided on an accessible bus. Reservations for transportation are made a month in advance. If you are interested in utilizing this program, please contact the front desk at 303-255-7850 or activeadultctr@thorntonco.gov.
About Us
Active Adult is a division of Thornton Parks, Recreation and Community Programs (TPRCP).
Our Mission
To engage and empower the community to find purpose, meaning, connection and overall wellness as they age.
Our Vision
To provide equitable and inclusive programming opportunities for the community to age well physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.
Meet Our Team
Jessie Romito
Active Adult Program Manager
Jenny Ressl
Recreation & Community Program Supervisor
Mike Coulter
Recreation Coordinator
Jim Davis
Kitchen Manager
Vanessa Pacheco
Guest Relations Specialist
Ann Marie Mares
Guest Relations Specialist
Trail Winds Active Adult Wing
Linda Alber
Kitchen Assistant
Anne Motta
Massage Therapist
Bruce Baker
Transportation Driver, Outdoor Recreation Leader
Chad Ramirez
Transportation Driver
Janice Koch
Recreation Coordinator
Trail Winds Active Adult Wing