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Aging Well in Boulder County
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September is Falls Prevention Month. Did you know that falling is not a normal part of aging and that many falls are preventable? Join us for a variety of events throughout the county to learn about falls prevention strategies and how to incorporate them into your daily life. Head to the Boulder County Falls Prevention page to see the dozens of programs being offered across the county to protect yourself against falls.
Save the Date - Senior Legal Clinic
For many years the we have participated in the planning and facilitating of Boulder County Senior Law Day, but this year this event is not taking place. Instead, BCAAA and other community partners are hosting a Senior Legal Clinic on Sept. 20 from 9 -11:30 a.m. at the Longmont Senior Center. At the Senior Legal Clinic attendees can expect to see local resources for older adults and sign up for a one-on-one session to talk with an attorney - first come, first served. More details will follow in the September newsletter but mark your calendar for this important support for older adults in and around Boulder County.
When: Saturday, Sept. 20, 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Where: Longmont Senior Center (910 Longs Peak Ave.)
More details to come!
Questions? Contact Erica Corson at ecorson@bouldercounty.gov or 303-441-1170.
Alerts for Medicare and Medicaid Beneficiaries
Alert 1 for All Medicare Beneficiaries: 2026 Medicare and Social Security mailings begin soon – be on the lookout!
Alert 2 for All Medicare Beneficiaries: To receive notifications from Medicare & Social Security update your address online in my Social Security, update your address online in my Social Security account or by calling Social Security directly 1-800-772-1213
Alert 3 for Medicaid Beneficiaries: To receive Medicaid renewal notices, update your address with Colorado Department of Human Services, Health First Colorado – Boulder County, call 303-441-1000
- 515 Coffman Street Longmont CO 80501
- 3400 North Broadway, Boulder CO 80304
- 1755 S Public Rd, Lafayette CO 80026
Alert 4 for Medicaid Beneficiaries: Visit Colorado.gov/PEAK. In PEAK, go to your ‘Mailbox’ and select ‘Update communication preferences’ from that page.
Alert 5 for Dual-Eligible Beneficiaries: Medicare Part D plan changes – look for your Annual Notice of Change letter (ANOC) arriving by mail in late September
- If you receive a gray-colored “Loss of Deemed Status” letter from CMS you may need to reapply for Extra Help benefits
Alert 6 for Extra Help Beneficiaries: Some Medicare Part D beneficiaries will need to act to keep their Extra Help benefits in 2026. Starting in early-September, Social Security (SSA) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will be sending letters to some Medicare beneficiaries regarding the status of their Medicare Part D Extra Help benefits. If you are a Medicare beneficiary who receives one of these letters and does not respond to this September mailing, you risk losing your 2026 Extra Help Benefits. Look for the title: “Social Security Notice to Review Eligibility for Extra Help”. Forms must be completed and returned within 30 days. Keep all notifications for your records.
Questions on Medicare or Extra Help? Call Boulder County Medicare at 303-441-1546 or email us at medicare@bouldercounty.gov.
New Appointment System for Medicare Counseling
One-on-one counseling addresses specific questions and concerns about Medicare, Medigap, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D, and Medicare/Medicaid coverage. You might want to speak with one of your Boulder County SHIP Medicare Counselors about the following:
- Medicare Part D plan review & enrollment (medication formulary research)
- Medicare Advantage (Part C) plan review and enrollment
- Claims and billing issues
- Medicare Appeals
- Medicare Savings Plan eligibility and Extra Help/Low-Income Subsidy
- Medicare/Medicaid coverage
- Transitioning to Medicare through disability
- Medicare coverage and costs
- Medigap Supplemental plans
- What to know if you will continue to work
- Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA)
- Medicare fraud prevention – questions, call us!
- How to read your Medicare Summary Notice
Request an appointment online.
Phone: 303-441-1546 (English y Español)
Email: medicare@bouldercounty.gov
 Medicare Basics Classes
Presented by our SHIP Medicare Counselors
Our Medicare Basics Classes, live via Zoom, are designed for anyone wanting to understand Medicare enrollment, plans, benefits, and costs. Our program provides up-to-date, objective information and guidance when comparing and enrolling in Prescription Drug plans (Medicare Part D), Advantage Plans, and information about Supplemental insurance plans (Medigaps). We also provide guidance in the appeal process and information about resources for financial help with Medicare costs.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 21, 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 10, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 18, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
 Check out the new Senior Medicare Patrol Medicare Tracker App! Beneficiaries can download the app in Google Play or the Apple App Store now! This new app can help you track medical services you've received and you can use it to review your Medicare Summary Notices and Explanation of Benefits in the prevention of fraud. Learn more at smpresource.org/app/.
Via Mobility Services is offering ZERO FARE every weekend this summer. Book your free weekend rides from June through August 2025. No gas, no fare, no hassle. Call 303-447-9636 to register, book, and learn more.
To use Via Mobility Services, riders must live in Via's service area and require accessible transportation. Weekend service does not include Estes Park or I-70 corridor areas.
Brush With Grief
Grief lives in the body — sometimes, making something with our hands helps us carry it differently. Join the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, and the Rainbow Elders (LGBTQ+/50+) for Brush With Grief, a creative workshop where participants will craft a personal brush from partners such as elk, moose, raccoon fur, wood, and plants. You can even bring fur, feathers, or mementos from a pet or hair from a human to include. Facilitated by Andrew Koch, LPC.
Saturday, Aug. 30 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
North Boulder address will be provided upon RSVP. Lunch provided.
RSVP for the event.
Andrew Koch, MA, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor, former CNA, and caregiving educator specializing in grief recovery, dementia care, and caregiver support. He offers therapy, creative groups like Brush With Grief, nature-based programs like the Fishing Therapy Group, and restorative retreats designed to help caregivers reconnect, heal, and build resilience. Learn more about Andrew's work through Contemplative Caregiver
Mindfulness Meditation
Mindfulness meditation is a practice of encouraging attention to the present moment. By allowing for awareness of what is most present now, participants will develop the capacity for increased focus, openness, and peace. Each session will include a guided meditation, with emphasis on bringing purposeful and kind attention to the experience, followed by time for reflections and questions about the practice. Beginners and experienced meditators welcome.
Online Option
When: Tuesdays, 10-10:45 a.m.
- 10-10:05 a.m.—Arriving & Settling In
- 10:05-10:35 a.m.—Introduction and Guided Meditation
- 10:35-10:45 a.m.—Group Discussion
Where: Zoom. Please note these are drop-in sessions and you can register at any time to join one, multiple, or all sessions.
In-Person at West Age Well Center
When: Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1-2 p.m.
Where: West Age Well Center, 909 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder
Registration questions? Call 303-441-3148.
In-Person at Boulder Community Health
When: Thursday, August 21, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Where: Della Cava Family Medical Pavilion, 4801 Riverbend Rd, Boulder
Kara Traikoff is the Wellness Program Specialist with Boulder County Area Agency on Aging and facilitator of our meditation courses. She has a background in higher education and community mindfulness, and she specializes in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and adapted mindfulness courses to support healing, growth, and self-compassion. Kara is passionate about encouraging others to experience and live the fullest life possible. She leads and creates wellness opportunities from the heart of her dedicated personal mindfulness practice.
Diabetes Support and Education Group
This group is for Boulder County older adults (60+) with a diabetes diagnosis or those caring for someone with a diabetes diagnosis. The group is facilitated by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, who is also a Certified Diabetes Educator. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Classes run from 11 a.m. to noon.
- Aug. 18 – Carbohydrate Counting and Glycemic Index
- Sept. 15 – Kidney Health and Diabetes
- Oct. 20 – Gastroparesis and Celiac Disease in Diabetes Patients
- Nov. 17 – Healthy Eating During the Holidays
Register by contacting Boulder Nutrition and Exercise at 303-440-1015 or info@bouldernutritionexercise.com.
Fresh Conversations
Fresh Conversations is a nutrition education program for older adults that promotes healthy food and lifestyle to support aging well. Monthly meetings are interactive, including group discussion and goal setting. Participants receive a newsletter for each class based on recent topics and evidence-based nutrition research. Emphasis is placed on eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, healthy fats, less sodium, and less added sugar. There are now two options available to attend Fresh Conversations!
Staying Whole in a Processed World
When: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2-3 p.m.
Register for Staying Whole in a Process World.
Healthy Food, Healthy Brain
When: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2-3 p.m.
Register for Healthy Food, Healthy Brain.
Healthy Bones
When: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2-3 p.m.
Register for Healthy Bones.
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact us at HealthyAging@bouldercounty.gov or 303-413-7594.
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Longmont Meals on Wheels
Older adults (55+) are welcome to join Longmont Meals on Wheels at the Longmont Senior Center. These nutrient-dense, community-style meals are planned and prepared in house. Longmont Meals on Wheels guests enjoy these meals and time with each other, like the variety offered, find the meals to be a great value and report that nutritious community meals help them remain living independently. A soup and salad bar is also offered Wednesday-Friday.
Where: Parkview Café at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave.
When: Monday through Friday, Lunch served at 11:30 a.m.
Price: $2 for those 55+, $6 for those under 55
Process: No reservations required.
Questions? Contact Longmont MOW at 303-772-0540 or office@lmow.org.
Home-Delivered Option: Longmont Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious, ready-to-eat meals Monday through Friday to older adults and people with disabilities in Longmont and Niwot and can provide wellness checks during delivery. This service is for people who struggle to stand long enough to cook a meal for themselves, can’t leave their house regularly, find the diet their doctor recommends to be confusing, or are coming home from a recent hospital stay or outpatient procedure. All meals are low in sodium and carbohydrates, and the agency can accommodate some special-diet needs too. These meals are offered on a sliding scale up to $6. Please call 303-772-0540 or go to longmontmeals.org to get started.
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Brooks Café (Louisville)
Join folks for a nutritious and tasty lunch at Brooks Café. It’s a great opportunity to enjoy a warm meal, meet new people, and catch up with friends. Lunch is served promptly at noon, and meals are not guaranteed after 12:05 p.m. We look forward to welcoming you for a great meal and even better company!
Where: Louisville Recreation and Senior Center, 900 West Via Appia, Louisville
When: Monday through Friday, noon
Suggested Donation: $4.50/meal, Guest fee $15.25 for folks who are not 60+
Process: Call 303-335-4931 or email pmorgan@louisvilleco.gov. by 1:30 p.m. the day before.
Eat Well Café by Meals on Wheels of Boulder
The Eat Well Café is open for lunch featuring delicious food at great prices. All ages and appetites are welcome for the full meal deal at the café with a community atmosphere. Choose from two well balanced entrees created daily by Chef John and add a cup of soup or side salad, beverage, and choice of dessert for one great price. Other daily options are available. The Eat Well Café is made possible by a partnership with Meals on Wheels of Boulder and the City of Boulder. All proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels of Boulder.
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Where: Eat Well Café, 909 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder (West Age Well Center)
When: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Price: $7.99/full meal deal
Process: All are welcome. No reservations are required except for parties, groups, and special holiday meals. Please email sara@mowboulder.org if you would like to have a group lunch/party.
Questions? Visit The Eat Well Café website. Call Sara at 303-441-3149 or email her at sara@mowboulder.org.
Home Delivered Option: Visit Meals on Wheels Boulder's page for more information on home delivered meals programs, call 720-780-3380, or email info@mowboulder.org.
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Red Stone Café (Lyons)
Come share a warm meal and make new friends at the Red Stone Café, located at Walt Self in Lyons. Whether you’re looking for a tasty meal or a chance to connect, we look forward to welcoming you!
Where: Walt Self Senior Housing, 335 Railroad Ave., Lyons
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays – Lunch at noon
Suggested Donation: $5/meal, Guest fee $15.06 for folks who are not 60+
Process: Call 303-441-1415 by 1 p.m. on Monday the week of lunch to reserve your spot.
Coal Creek Meals on Wheels (Lafayette)
The Coal Creek Cafe, an onsite congregate meal program, is sponsored in part by the City of Lafayette. Monday through Friday, CCMOW provides onsite meals in a congregate cafe-style setting, to older adults (residents and daily drop-ins from the community) at Josephine Commons. This program provides high-quality, nutrient-dense meals for diners as well as essential daily social interaction between Josephine Commons residents, members from the community, and the CCMOW kitchen staff and volunteers.
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Where: Coal Creek Meals on Wheels, 455 N. Burlington Ave., Lafayette
When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Lunch served from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Suggested Donation: $3.50/meal
Process: All are welcome! No reservations are required.
Questions? Call 303-665-0566 or email info@coalcreekmow.org.
Nederland Area Seniors
Enjoy a delicious meal with friends at the Nederland Community Center. It’s a perfect chance to relax, enjoy a tasty lunch, and connect with both old friends and new in the community! We can’t wait to share a meal and good company with you!
Where: Nederland Community Center, 750 Highway 72, Nederland
When: Wednesdays at noon
Suggested Donation: $5/meal, Guest fee $15.06 for folks who are not 60+
Process: Please RSVP the Monday before lunch by 5 p.m. by email at info@mountainpeaklife.org or call 303-258-0799.
Home Delivered Option: If you or someone you know is 60+, homebound for any reason, and interested in receiving weekly meal deliveries, please email info@mountainpeaklife.org or call the Nederland Area Seniors office line 303-258-0799 for more information. Eligibility criteria applies.
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The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA) Caregiver Initiative is focused on empowering and supporting caregivers of older adults. Learn more about what we offer at boco.org/Caregiving.
Dealing with Dementia
When: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 1-5 p.m. (Currently full, accepting waitlist registrants.)
Where: 3482 Broadway, Boulder
What: Family and informal caregivers are the backbone of community-based services. To support local caregivers of people with dementia, we are offering this workshop, developed by the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving. The workshop provides effective strategies for dealing with dementia behaviors, providing tips and strategies for caregivers on best practices for caring for their loved ones and themselves. Caregivers who attend will receive a copy of Dealing with Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide handbook which provides information and solutions to problems caregivers face every day.
Register: Registration is required by Monday, Aug. 11 by emailing infoCaregiver@bouldercounty.gov or call 303-441-3945. Please provide your name, contact information, and information about your role as an informal or family caregiver. This is no charge for this program. Light snacks will be provided. Prior to the workshop all registered caregivers will receive a telephone call for trainer to obtain some additional demographic and situation information.
Boulder County Community Services is not a healthcare provider and cannot provide medical advice. This resource is provided for informational purposes only. Individuals should seek medical advice directly from a licensed medical professional.
Ask a Caregiving Expert
Dear BCAAA,
The advice for caregivers is always to meet care recipients in their own world. How can I do that successfully when he thinks I am the big villain? In his mind, I took away the keys, I control his life, and I am responsible for losing all his stuff. I tell him to take his medicine, so I’m bossy. If I don’t remind him of things, I don’t care about him. His frustration and anger are hard to deal with.
Signed, A Frustrated Son
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This response is brought to us by Barry Jacobs, PsyD, an AARP Caregiving Expert.
Dear Frustrated Son,
That sounds extremely hurtful. You devote yourself to your care recipient, and they respond with protests, not thanks. It's enough to make anyone feel embittered and question why they are working so hard on their care recipient’s behalf.
I know. Even eight years after her death, I can still feel the old wounds from a similar struggle with my mother; I was her primary caregiver for seven years as she declined from vascular dementia. During that time, my mother’s favorite saying, loudly exclaimed, was “You are not my boss!” She said it whenever I made changes to keep her safe, such as taking charge of her pillbox (after she became confused and could no longer put the right pills in the right slots), hiring personal care aides (after she fell repeatedly while alone in her apartment) and preventing her from driving (after it was clear she was a hazard behind the wheel to herself and others). I saw myself as a good son; she saw me as her tormenter. I felt for her as she gradually lost her independence but hated how she bad-mouthed me to other family members for ruining her life.
Meeting care receivers in their own world is excellent advice for any caregiving situation, especially when caring for someone with dementia. But why do care receivers with dementia frequently respond negatively to caregivers’ efforts? As you likely know, there are medical and psychological reasons.
Anosognosia is a lack of awareness of cognitive or physical deficits. In other words, because of the deterioration in their thinking skills, your care receiver (ironically) can’t grasp the extent of the decline in their thinking skills. They are consequently baffled by the steps you have taken to protect them.
Paranoia is having the delusional or false belief that someone is trying to hurt you. For instance, your care receiver may fear your caregiving efforts are a power grab to take over their life and harm them.
When both of these symptoms affect thinking, then even the kindest, gentlest caregiver is likely to be seen as a conniver and a threat.
Psychological reasons for care receivers’ anger
- We human beings tend to take out our frustrations on the people closest to us, unfortunately, perhaps because we subconsciously know that they won’t abandon us when others might. The fact that your care receiver makes you the primary target of their general distress is a sure sign that you are the most important person in the world to them.
- It is easier for care receivers to battle caregivers than fight a pitiless disease or disability. It was always clear to me that my mother villainized me because she felt helpless dealing with her unrelenting cognitive and physical decline.
- There is an old therapist axiom that anger is depression turned outwards. Rather than expressing their underlying sadness about their many losses, which may feel frightening or disempowering, care receivers often express anger instead. This tends to be especially true for men who are uncomfortable or have difficulty expressing sadness.
Lower your expectations, then play the heavy
In truth, you deserve a medal for all you are doing; you should at least be able to expect common courtesy and cooperation from your care receiver. But the unfortunate likelihood is, if your care receiver has persisted in treating you as a villain because they lack awareness or need to manage their emotions, they probably won’t change.
That stings. But it also gives you a certain freedom. You should not fear alienating them by stopping them from engaging in risky behaviors; consider yourself already typecast as the heavy. In that role, you can politely and firmly enforce safety precautions, such as no driving, using the stove, or living alone. It may make them chafe and bolster their negative opinion of you, but you should have fewer guilty feelings about using your best judgment, rather than theirs, to provide the help you know they need.
Seek validation elsewhere
We all need a pat on the back sometimes, to know our efforts are appreciated. Since your care receiver won’t provide that validation, it is important to seek it from others. Many caregivers of people with dementia will understand exactly what you are enduring. Your family and friends should assure you that you are no villain. You are a stalwart and loving family member who is doing what needs to be done, even though your care receiver doesn’t understand. I found consolation in that thought while caregiving for my mom, and it has buoyed me in these years afterward.
Take good care,
Barry
Barry J. Jacobs, a clinical psychologist, family therapist and health care consultant, is coauthor of the upcoming book The AARP Caregiver Answer Book, scheduled for release on July 9, 2025. For more information, visit aarp.org/bookstore. Follow him on Twitter and Facebook.
A note from BCAAA - We maintain a Boulder County Caregiver Support Groups list so local caregivers can comradery with those in similar situations.
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Caregiver Services in Longmont
Caregiver Consultations and Family Meetings: Referrals & information about adult day programs, home health care, long-term care, counseling, caregiver self-care, etc.
Respite & Companion Volunteer Program and Respite Assistance Referrals: Volunteers matched with older adults who live alone or with a family caregiver provide respite, a friendly visit, and a caring connection. Respite Assistance funds can help pay for respite care for a caregiver.
Social Groups and Educational Programs for family caregivers and those living with dementia (options may vary quarterly).
Caregiver Support Groups provide information and support for family caregivers; no registration required:
1st Monday, 6–7:30 p.m. at Longmont Senior Center
2nd Tuesday, noon – 1:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s Assn. at Longmont Senior Center
Questions? Call Kayleigh Schernbeck at 303-774-4497.
Caregiving Best Practices
Please register in advance at 303-651-8411. Registration #288910-00
Saturday, Aug. 9, 10 - 11 a.m.
In this updated workshop, we'll review practical tips for caregiving: empowering ways to assist with daily needs; tips for difficult conversations; resources and support; as well as techniques to address caregiver stress. Presented by Brenda Gurung, Montessori-credentialed dementia specialist with 16 years of experience in aging and dementia.
Reverse Mortgages: Learn the Facts
Please register in advance at 303-651-8411. Registration #285901-00
Monday, Aug. 11, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
The workshop is presented by HUD-approved reverse mortgage counselors from the Boulder County Personal Finance Program. We will present objective information on how a reverse mortgage works and its advantages and drawbacks so you can make an informed decision about whether it is right for you.
Practical Tools for Informal Mediation: Improving Communication and Conflict Resolution
Please register in advance at 303-651-8411. Registration #288904-00
Thursday, Aug 21, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
This workshop is designed to provide seniors with practical skills in informal mediation. They will learn effective communication and conflict resolution techniques, useful for handling everyday disagreements and improving interpersonal relationships. The workshop combines brief theory with practical exercises, encouraging an interactive and participatory environment.
City of Boulder Older Adult Services
City of Boulder Older Adult Services offers a variety of health and wellness, lifelong learning, aging in place programs, as well as special interest groups. Programs are offered online as well as in-person at the East and West Age Well Centers.
Case Managers are available to assist City of Boulder residents 60+ and their caregivers with referrals to community resources, options counseling, and financial support for eligible clients. To speak with a Case Manager, please call 303-441-4388.
For a complete list of August programs and services and to register, please visit Older Adult Services Program Guide. For weekly updates, sign up online to receive the Age Well e-Newsletter. To register for programs by phone, call 303-413-7290.
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Community Protection Division Drop-in Office Hours
West Age Well Center
Monday, Aug. 4, 10:30 a.m. - noon (first come, first served)
The Community Protection Division of the Boulder County District Attorney can answer questions and concerns about disputes between individual consumers and businesses, including various types of scams. Older adults can meet with a Community Protection Specialist once a month for 15-30 minutes to discuss personal situations and ask questions. The Community Protection Specialist is not able to answer legal questions or provide legal advice.
Understanding Hearing Loss and Management Strategies
East Age Well Center
Tuesday, Aug. 12 and 19, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
This two-part course offers insights into hearing loss, causes, and tools for managing the associated emotional and psychological challenges. Identify different types of hearing loss, the impact on communication, and the importance of maintaining brain health through wellness approaches. Review different treatment approaches, including the use of hearing aids, cochlear implants, assistive listening devices, and a variety of techniques for improving communication and managing stress.
Qi Gong
West Age Well Center
Wednesdays, Aug. 13, 20 and 27, 11:15 a.m. - noon
This class will focus on simple, yet effective Qi Gong exercises to re-establish strong circulation and retrain the nervous system while improving range of movement, balance, and reinvigorating all major body systems, creating a general sense of well-being. This class can be done standing or seated in a chair, all levels welcome.
TECH: RTD MyRide Workshop with Mobility 4 All
West Age Well Center
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2 - 4 p.m.
Join Mobility for All in this small group workshop designed for older adults with limited tech experience to learn how to use the RTD MyRide smartphone app. The session includes step-by-step guidance on setting up an account, purchasing tickets, and navigating the app. No prior experience needed. A smartphone is required. Please download the RTD MyRide app in advance if possible.
Downsizing
West Age Well Center
Friday, Aug. 22, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Downsizing can feel overwhelming, whether a move is involved or not. Morgan Holliday, with Morganize It, will provide some helpful tips and resources to make the process easier.
Town of Erie Parks & Recreation - Active Adults
Cookie Decorating for Grandparents and Grandchildren
Monday, Aug. 11, 6 - 7:30 p.m.
Ages 5+ The fee is $64 for residents and $80 for non-residents.
This class is geared towards grandparents and grandchildren. Whether you're a beginner or experienced, this class is suitable for everyone. Each participant-pair will receive one and a half hour of instruction, and all the supplies necessary to decorate six beautiful sugar cookies together to take home and enjoy! The price is per couple. Child is not registered.
Sisters of Courage - An Ordinary Family Who Led An Extraordinary Life
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
The fee is $8 for residents and $10 for non-residents.
Amidst economic crisis and the severity of life in the 1800s, sisters Kittie and Annie Harbison established a homestead and farm at what is now the west entrance of RMNP. They persevered through the challenges of life. Their story of courage, grit, and determination highlights the contributions of women in history. Children welcome to attend, no fee or registration required for ages 12-17.
If I Only Knew What to Expect…In a Socially Isolated World
The Health Benefits of Belonging + Connection
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1 - 3 p.m. Register by Aug. 17.
Current research shows that we, as a nation, are more lonely and socially isolated than ever. It’s time to focus on ways to choose social connections and the health benefits that follow. Let’s breakdown the barriers, let go of the excuses, ramp up the resources and electrify the opportunities to connect. Time is allowed to browse professional vendors before and after the keynote speaker, with vendor giveaways and drawings being held for great prizes. Enjoy an ice cream social at the end of the event.
Lafayette Senior Center
Louisville Senior Services
Louisville Senior Services at the Recreation & Senior Center offers a variety of trips, classes, and activities, and Brooks Café lunch. Senior Resources help in the areas of transportation, housing, legal assistance, financial guidance, and medical equipment loans. For more information, contact Katie Beasley at 303-335-4914 or visit the website at louisvillerecreation.com.
Louisville Senior Services is located at 900 W Via Appia Way in Louisville.
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Boulder County Area Agency on Aging
Our mission is to deliver, fund, and advocate for services that promote well-being, independence, and dignity for older adults, people living with disabilities, caregivers, and veterans in Boulder County. We also assist Medicare beneficiaries and residents of any age who live in a long-term care facility. In addition, we provide information, referral, and options counseling to anyone 18 or older with a disability as well as to older adults.
Connect with us!
Call us at 303-441-1617 or email us at AgingResources@bouldercounty.gov.
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