|
SENOR SERVICES NEWS & EVENTS: October 2024 |
|
Friday, October 4 @ 9 - 11 a.m.
Are you a Senior age 60+? A family member or caregiver of a senior? If so, you won't want to miss our FREE Senior Services Health & Wellness Resource Fair on Friday, October 4, from 9 - 11 a.m. Learn about finances, home care, hospice, housing, and other senior-related health topics. This event is free and no registration is required.
|
|
Lunch Resource Talk:
Boulder County Co-Responders
Wednesday, 10/9 @ 12 p.m.
Boulder County Co-Responders will discuss working with law enforcement and the community to de-escalate crises, avoid arrests, and provide resources and referrals for those in need.
|
Thursday, 10/10 @ 10:15-11:45 a.m.
Join Boulder County's Mobility for All workshops this fall to learn about Uber and Lyft, expanding transportation options and promoting equity through step-by-step app guidance.
|
Thursday, 10/10 @ 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Prost! Celebrate fall with a German bratwurst dinner complete with sauerkraut, German potato salad, pretzels, and German chocolate cake for dessert. Entertainment by the Rhinelanders Band. Registration required.
Tuesday, 10/15 @ 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join us for free hearing screenings to check your hearing health and catch any issues early. Provided by Family Hearing of Lafayette.
|
Tuesday, 10/15 @ 4 - 6 p.m.
Challenge your brain with a new game each month, meet new people, and enjoy Snarf sandwiches and refreshments. Led by game host David Y.
|
Wednesdays, 10/16-10/30 @ 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Our brains are powerful! Jill Bolte Taylor’s Whole Brain Living teaches us to consciously choose which of our Four Characters to embody, improving brain health as we age.
|
Thursday, 10/24 @ 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Join us for a Blackhawk trip! Bally’s offers $10 Free Slot Play, plus earn 100 points for a $15 food credit or an extra $10 Free Play. Transportation provided.
|
Wednesdays, 10/30-12/4 @ 1:45 - 2:45 p.m.
Section 2 of this class is an introduction to past tense in Spanish. It is ideal for students who are already comfortable with regular and irregular verbs in the present tense. Registration required.
|
Wednesdays, 9/4-12/18 @ 3 - 4 p.m.
Tap dancing for older adults, focusing on fun, balance, memory, and coordination. No experience needed; tap shoes optional. Registration required.
|
Boulder County Programs
|
|
|
October 15 - December 7
Pre-registration is required.
Medicare Open Enrollment runs from October 15-December 7, 2024. Preregister to assiste with review of your plan coverage. Call 303-441-1546 or email medicarecounseling@bouldercounty.gov to schedule your appointment.
|
|
Friday, October 18 @ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Boulder County Caregiver Initiative supports caregivers of those 60+ or with dementia. Resource Specialists offer personalized information, referrals, and resources during walk-in hours. Walk-ins are welcome.
|
|
Brooks Café at the Louisville's Recreation & Senior Center offers a welcoming space for older adults to enjoy affordable, nutritious meals and socialize. Meals are offered Monday-Friday and reservations are required by 1:30pm the day before. To register for a meal, call 303-335-4931 or email pmorgan@louisvilleco.gov.
|
|
More Events
Register now to join Open Space staff in October for free events including a native shrub planting, stargazing at the fall moon, a migratory bird walk and leaf peeping, or an adaptive bike ride on Davidson Mesa.
Let's celebrate Thanksgiving together! We will provide: turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry and roll. Vegetarian meal will be meatless turkey.
-
Senior Strength, Cardio, & Balance, Tu Th 9-10 a.m., Terry, ZOOM
-
Balance & Stability (Hybrid), W 10:15-11 a.m., Anastasia, Mt. Elbert/ZOOM
-
Building Flexibility & Strength, Tu 9-10 a.m., Donna, Mt. Elbert
-
Senior Barre, W 1:30-2:30 p.m., Terry, Mt. Elbert
-
Move it! Improve It!, M Th 10:15-11 a.m., Nancy, ZOOM
M Th 1:15-2:15 p.m., Nancy, Mt. Elbert
-
SilverSneakers Classic, M 10:45-11:45 a.m. & W 10:45-11:45 a.m. Terry, Grays
-
SilverSneakers Circuit (Hybrid), F 9:15-10:15 a.m., Terry, Mt. Elbert/ZOOM
-
SilverSneakers Yoga, M 1:30-2:30 p.m. Terry, Grays
-
Cardio Fit Tu 10:45-11:45am Donna Grays, Th 9 -10 a.m. Donna, Grays
-
Zumba Gold Chair, Th 11:15-11:45 a.m. Laura, Imperial
|
|
Drop-In Programs
Drop-In Programs are free and no registration is required. Contact Katie B. for more information at 303-335-4914 or katieb@louisvilleco.gov.
The Computer Lab and Lending Library are open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.
|
|
|
|
|
MONDAY
BRIDGE, All Levels
Mondays, 1:15–4:15 p.m.
All levels welcome! No partner required.
Chess Club
Mondays, 1:15–4:15p.m.
TUESDAY
American MAH JONGG
Tuesdays, 1:15-3:15 p.m.
Book Club
1 p.m., 4th Tues. of each month
WEDNESDAY
Panera Bread
Wednesday, 10 a.m.
Distribution of donated bread from the
Superior Panera’s.
Quantum- Songs & Instruments
Wednesday, 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Scrabble
Wednesday, 12:45-2:45 p.m.
Open Game Day
Wednesday, 1:15-4:15pm
Bloomin’ Seniors Garden Club
2nd Wednesday, 1 p.m.
|
|
THURSDAY
Loving Hands Craft Group
Thursdays, 9 -11 a.m.
Samba
Thursdays, 1:30-3:30pm
Senior Cinema
1 p.m., every other month
FRIDAY
Art Club
Fridays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Blood Pressure Checks
provided by Advent Health Avista
10 –11 a.m., 3rd Friday of the month
Latte Friday
Fridays, 10 –11 a.m.
Singin’ Seniors Choir
Fridays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Bridge, Advanced-Intermediate Duplicate
Fridays, 1:15-4:15pm
|
|
Manage Your Email Preferences
To ensure you're still getting all the news you want, and none of the news you don't, head over to LouisvilleCO.gov/StayConnected to update your subscriptions. In addition to choosing from Recreation & Senior news, youth news, and senior news, you can also opt into City categories such as:
- City News/Important Updates
- Sustainability News
- Resilience & Disaster Preparedness
- Police News
- Construction/Project Updates
|
|
|
|
|
