Rainbow Elders Newsletter-July 2018
For Boulder County's LGBT older adults, their families, and allies
Michael Chifalo, Boulder County Area Agency on Aging's (AAA) LGBT Program Specialist is the author of the Rainbow Elders monthly e-newsletter. To provide feedback about the newsletter, or to submit content for inclusion in the publication, please email Michael. This newsletter is for you, so please don't hesitate to share what you want to be included. Thanks!
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Longmont Pride Mixer and Festival
 On June 20, the AAA cosponsored with Out Boulder County the 50+ LGBTQ Mixer at OBC on Main in Longmont. Nearly forty people gathered together to meet, greet and eat while kicking off the pride celebration in Longmont. We filled the OBC on Main with conversation and laughter as we celebrated Pride in Longmont.
BCAAA also hosted a booth at the Longmont Pride Festival on June 23. We had such a fun time celebrating with hundreds of people. Our spin-the-wheel trivia was such a hit that in the beginning, we had a line of people outside the booth waiting for their chance to play! Thanks to the staff and volunteers who made the day possible. We couldn’t have done it without you! Special thanks to our Boulder County Commissioners, Deb Gardner and Cindy Domenico for stopping by to support us. Also thanks to Out Boulder County for organizing a great event.
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Rainbow Elders featured on 9 News!
If you didn't get a chance to view 9 News coverage of the Rainbow Elders of Boulder County when it aired on June 14, I invite you to view here. Thanks so much to Rainbow Elders, Judith Blair and Emily Lewis for taking the time to courageously and authentically share their stories with Corky Scholl from 9 news. We are so fortunate to have you involved in our programs!
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 SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders)
Advance Directive Workshop
Monday, July 30, 3-5 p.m.
This interactive two-hour workshop will provide participants an opportunity to create Power of Attorney and Living Will documents, with the guidance of a trained social worker. The workshop is free and open to the public. Please call Sarah at 303-951-5228 to register by Friday, July 27. Check out SAGE's website to learn more about their programs and services.
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 Community Conversations
Our LGBT community conversations took place on June 14 at the Longmont Senior Center during our monthly Rainbow Elders Supper Club, and on June 28 at the Boulder Public Library Main Branch. Thank you to the many people who attended to share their opinions and perspectives about what BCAAA should do during the next four-year Age Well plan. We appreciate your feedback regarding your physical well-being, lifelong learning and connection to others through discussion about technology, safety and caregiving.
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 Senior Hikes with Parks and Open Space
Parks and Open Space offer monthly hikes for seniors! This month, the event is scheduled for Thursday, July 26 from 10 a.m. to noon at Bald Mountain, 4241 Sunshine Canyon Drive in Boulder. Enjoy a hike for seniors and learn about the area's history, geology, and wildlife. No registration is necessary however, please call in advance if you plan to bring a group so they will have enough naturalists for the program. For additional questions or to register a group, please contact Larry Colbenson at 303-678-6214 or lcolbenson@bouldercounty.org.
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One Colorado
One Colorado is hosting an event in Boulder to dig deeper into the landscape of LGBTQ health in the state, provide tools for self-advocacy in healthcare settings, and talk with community members to learn more about local issues in accessing care.
What: Know Your Health, Know Your Rights: LGBTQ Health Workshop
When: Wednesday, July 11 from 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: Boulder Public Library Meadows Branch, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder, 80303
Sign up here! If you have questions or are in need of a sign-language interpreter, email One Colorado's Policy Director, Cara Cheevers.
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday
July 18 only, no meeting on July 4***
9-10:30 a.m.
Rainbow Elders Coffee Klatch @ the Lafayette Senior Center
Recurring every 1st & 3rd Wednesday each month.
***Coffee Klatch will not meet on July 4, as it is Independence Day and the Lafayette Senior Center will be closed in observance of the national holiday.
Thursday
July 12
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Rainbow Elders Supper Club @ Pinocchio's on Ken Pratt in Longmont
Recurring every 2nd Thursday of each month.
Saturday
July 14
noon-3 p.m.
Old Lesbians Organizing for Change @ Sue Olmsted's Place
Contact Katherine Wood for more information.
Recurring every 2nd Saturday of each month.
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