Hello there!
Thank you so much for taking a moment to hear about something truly special and heartwarming. Codfish Cove Residences isn’t just any place—it’s a charming, inviting community designed to feel like home, complete with a cozy collection of one-bedroom apartments arranged around a beautifully landscaped courtyard. Imagine waking up to the peaceful beauty of a place that’s as picturesque as a sunrise in spring—this is the kind of neighborhood where every day feels as relaxing and cheerful as a Sunday afternoon.
When it comes to safety, Codfish Cove goes above and beyond. The gated entrance ensures a secure environment, offering you peace of mind so you can rest easy and feel completely at ease in your new home. You’ll always feel safe and snug, knowing this community takes care of its residents with a level of care and security you can count on. It’s truly the kind of reassurance that makes a house feel like home.
And thanks to the wonderful Hope through Housing Foundation, Codfish Cove is brimming with activities and enrichment programs designed to keep you engaged and connected. From arts and crafts to social events, there’s something here for everyone. You’ll have a blast meeting neighbors who quickly become friends, sharing laughter and good times together. This is a community built on joy, where you’ll always find something to look forward to.
Here’s the rundown of Codfish Cove’s classes and activities through April 2025. We can’t wait to see you around the neighborhood—and maybe even sitting next to us in the next Pole Vaulting for Seniors class!
Schedule of Classes & Events
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Description of Classes & Events
Who says retirement is all about knitting and early bird specials? At Codfish Cove Residences, we’re rewriting the script on golden years with a lineup of classes that are as bold as they are unforgettable. Always wanted to wield a chainsaw like a pro or perfect your moves on a pole? Maybe you’ve been itching to turn your MRI scans into abstract masterpieces? Whatever your hidden passion, we’ve got a class for that.
From graffiti to guitar smashing, disco CPR to pill-sorting Olympics, our offerings are anything but ordinary. It’s time to trade shuffleboard for adventures that bring out your inner rock star, daredevil, or artist. So, lace up those sneakers (or bedazzle them at our Tune-Up Clinic) and join us for activities designed to transform your retirement into the ultimate encore!
Tattooing for Seniors
Tattooing for Seniors provides Codfish Cove residents with hands-on training in tattoo artistry. Guided by a professional tattoo artist, the course covers design principles, equipment handling, and safety procedures. Participants will practice and apply their skills by creating large tattoos on each other under supervision, offering a unique and memorable learning experience. Snacks will be provided.
Piercing for Seniors
Piercing for Seniors offers Codfish Cove residents a professional introduction to the art, science and process of body piercing. Led by an experienced, “piercer to the stars”, this class covers piercing techniques, hygiene, safety protocols, and first aid tips. Participants will have the opportunity to pierce each other’s ears, noses and other unmentionable body parts under expert supervision, creating a safe, exciting, and unforgettable experience. Snacks will be provided.
Bikini Waxing for Seniors
Discover the fun and fearless side of self-care in Bikini Waxing for Seniors, an informative class that explores grooming tips, and hair-ripping techniques, because it’s never too late to feel fabulous! No experience or wax required. Snacks will be provided.
Chainsaw Wood Carving for Seniors
Chainsaw Wood Carving for Seniors provides Codfish Cove residents with professional instruction in the art of chainsaw carving. Residents will learn proper safety procedures, chainsaw handling techniques, and carving approaches to various wooden objects, staircases, retaining walls and surfaces within the Codfish Cove complex. This dynamic course combines creativity with hands-on skill development in a controlled and supervised environment. Snacks will be provided.
Guitar Smashing for Seniors
Guitar Smashing for Seniors introduces residents to the art of iconic rock-and-roll showmanship. Under expert guidance, students will learn proper techniques for safely smashing guitars over, under and into large amplifiers, understanding the physics and impact of the act, and creating visually dynamic performances. Safety goggles and practice instruments are provided to ensure an exciting and controlled experience. Snacks will be provided.
Erotic Pole Dancing for Seniors
Erotic Pole Dancing for Seniors is a beginner-level course tailored for residents over 65, focusing on senior-friendly pole-dancing techniques, to avoid injuries. The class promotes improved strength, balance, and flexibility while fostering confidence through low-impact, age-appropriate movements. Designed for safety and inclusivity, this class offers a supportive environment for skill development and self-expression, with a field trip to several racy strip joints downtown. Snacks will be provided.
Graffiti Secrets for Seniors
Graffiti Secrets for Seniors introduces Codfish Cove residents to the fundamentals of defacing public structures with graffiti art using spray paint and chalk. Students will learn techniques for creating bold, expressive designs while exploring composition, color theory, and urban aesthetics. The course focuses on hands-on practice, encouraging creativity on the surfaces inside the Codfish Cove apartment complex for a controlled and engaging experience. Snacks will be provided.
Food Fighting for Seniors
Food Fighting for Seniors is an interactive class teaching the art of orchestrating safe, fun, and memorable food fights. Participants will learn techniques for flinging harmless, products from the Codfish Cove dumpsters, such as discarded spaghetti, mayonnaise, overripe fruit, and damaged baked goods. The class emphasizes safety, creativity, and controlled chaos in a structured environment, ensuring a memorable and mess-filled experience for all. Snacks will be provided.
Phlebotomy for Seniors
Phlebotomy for Seniors provides a practical and entertaining introduction to blood-drawing techniques, with a unique opportunity to practice on other tenants from the apartment complex. Learn the proper methods of sucking the life blood out of people, managing reluctant participants, and safely handling fainting and projectile vomiting episodes. The course combines hands-on experience with light-hearted humor, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all. Snacks will be provided.
MRI Art Class for Seniors
MRI Art Classes for Seniors transforms your recent MRI scans into striking abstract art. Students will use vibrant colors and creative techniques to turn brain images into unique, frame-worthy masterpieces. This innovative course represents the intersection of science and art, offering a distinctive way to showcase your individual medical history, while exploring abstract expression. Perfect for senior artists of all skill levels. Snacks will be provided.
Prescription Poetry for Seniors
Prescription Poetry for Seniors transforms your lengthy list of generic medication names into creative fodder in crafting unique poems. Participants will explore poetic techniques, drawing from their prescriptions to produce meaningful, thought-provoking works. Students will share their creations with fellow residents in a supportive, engaging environment. Snacks will be provided.
Band-Aid Origami for Seniors
Learn how to transform old, outdated Band-Aids into creative masterpieces in our Band-Aid Origami for Seniors class. Master techniques to fold Band-Aids of all types and material into intricate shapes like swans, flowers, and frogs. This unique approach blends practicality with artistry, offering a fun and practical way to repurpose unused first aid supplies that have been hiding in your medicine chest for years. Join us and create something beautiful from the unexpected. Snacks will be provided.
Fun with Chest X-rays for Seniors
Develop skills in interpreting and diagnosing chest X-rays in this exciting hands-on class. Participants will review and compare their own X-rays with those of other residents, gaining insight into identifying common lung and heart conditions. The class is a unique learning experience that combines practical knowledge with community connection. Snacks will be provided.
Walker Tune-Up Clinic for Seniors
Upgrade and maintain your mobility devices in the Walker Tune-Up Clinic for Seniors. Learn how to install new tires, adjust brakes, attach practical accessories like horns, mirrors, umbrellas, and even add advanced sound systems. There’s no better time to ensure your walker is both functional and personalized to meet your needs. Snacks will be provided.
Disco CPR for Seniors
Master essential CPR techniques in a dynamic, music-infused setting. Participants will practice lifesaving skills in small groups while performing choreographed movements to disco classics like Stayin’ Alive, Y.M.C.A., Macho Man, Disco Inferno, and Hot Stuff. This engaging, rhythm-driven approach to emergency healthcare reinforces proper compression timing and technique, making learning effective and fun. Snacks will be provided.
Pill Sorting Olympics for Seniors
Test your precision and speed as you organize your medications into weekly pillboxes under timed conditions. Compete against your neighbors for gold, silver, and bronze medals awarded on a professional-style podium. Pill sorting sharpens focus, promotes medication management, and adds a competitive edge to daily routines. Snacks will be provided.
Salty Swearing for Seniors
Discover the rich history and mastery of nautical slang with classic sailor expletives in a structured, lighthearted workshop. Participants will learn the origins and meanings of salty expressions, practice their delivery with precision, and develop creative, era-appropriate phrases. Focused on humor and historical context, this class sharpens language skills while offering an entertaining outlet for self-expression. Snacks will be provided.
Codfish Cove Residences isn’t just a place to live. It’s a vibrant, secure, and welcoming community where neighbors become friends, and every day is filled with opportunities to connect and thrive. With its charming homes, beautiful courtyard, and a calendar packed with engaging activities, this is the perfect place to embrace comfort, joy, and a sense of belonging in your golden years. We’d love to have you join us. Come see for yourself why Codfish Cove is more than a home. It’s a way of life!
