Activities

With an Activities Director on staff, you can be sure something is always happening. Trips and tours, dances, cookouts, and informal gatherings are ongoing and fill the days with activities galore. Be prepared to have lots to do during your stay.

Here are a few activities we pay special attention to in order to make your visit with us inspire you to return.

Planned tours to some of the fantastic natural beauty and historical sites of     Arizona.
Organized motorcoach tours to shopping, entertainment, plays, special events and     places of interest in our community.
Travel services for tours of such places as Mexico and Las Vegas, as well as casino     trips and cruises.
Many discounts to local businesses and attractions.

Gold Canyon residents have formed several interest groups that would be happy to have you. The arts and crafts person can attend a variety of classes and workshops from ceramics to woodworking. Our Crafters' Gift Shop offers the creative person a way to sell their handicraft to other residents. For your well being, we have water and floor aerobics classes, Zumba and Yoga classes scheduled or work out at your own pace in our fitness center. For a different kind of workout, we also have fun classes for Line Dancing. You will always find a willing partner for a game of pool or just poke your head in an activity room and they will scoot to make room for you to join them.

Entertainment & Special Events
Our calendar is always full of things to do or attend, and sometimes you wish there were two of you to make sure you can participate in all of them. Gold Canyon gives you the opportunity to kick up your heels with live entertainment, special dances (major holidays plus themes like M*A*SH and Gillligan's Island), music, magic and comedy for those afflicted with two left feet.

Fashion Shows & Sales
Jewelry Sales
Friday Morning BUZZ (coffee, donuts & information)
"Come Meet the Newbies" Mixers
Spaghetti Dinner
Pancake Breakfast
Cookouts & Potluck Dinners
Dances with Live Music
Wine & Beer Tastings
Campfire Social
Local Business Expo
County Fair & Barn Dance
Show & Tell for Resident Crafters and Artists

SPORTS
Keeping your body active helps being healthy. Gold Canyon has lots of ways to assist you in this worthwhile cause. There is our 9-hole golf course that is almost never empty with leagues for men, women and couples. There is also, tennis, billiards, pickleball and several softball teams to choose from. If none of those appeal to you, there is also shuffleboard, our very active hiking group and our fully equipped fitness center. Then of course there is the pool to swim laps, do water aerobics, play water volleyball or just enjoy the poolside conversation areas and hot tubs where you can meet and mingle with other fellow water and sun worshippers. Following any physically active event, relax in our sauna and steam room or schedule an appointment with our on-site massage therapist.

CLASSES & INTEREST GROUPS
It is no surprise that an active lifestyle includes keeping your mind young along with your body. To keep your mind and hands active we offer a variety of classes and interest groups. There is always something new to learn or do. When you think you know it all, there is that new person that knows stuff you haven't even thought of. We are proud of the group of people here that are willing to share their knowledge and wisdom with others. How about trying something completely new, something you always said...this looks like fun, some day I will give this a try. The time is now...while enjoying your vacation away from ice and snow.

Computer Lab and Classes
Wood Carving
Lapidary
Silversmithing
Stained Glass
Sewing
Quilting
Carpentry
Painting
Choir
Dancing
Bible Study
Bridge and Other Card Games
Photography
Crafters' Gift Shop
Singles Group

If the class or interest group you would like to attend is not available, see our Activities Director and if we can generate enough interest we shall do our best to accommodate you, or assist you in starting your own.