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Welcome to the Senior Highlights eNewsletter! This monthly newsletter will inform you of upcoming events, programs, and alert you to important announcements. Thanks for subscribing!
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Broomfield Community Center holiday hours:
New Year's Eve, Monday, December 31 - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New Year's Day, Tuesday, January 1 - CLOSED
Martin Luther King Day, Monday, January 21 - CLOSED.
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Due to construction, parking at the Community Center is limited. Please consider carpooling or using Easy Ride (303.464.5534) during special events.
Additional parking will be available across the street at the George Di Ciero City & County Building.
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LAKESHORE CAFE SPECIAL EVENT LUNCHES
Lakeshore Cafe will be closed on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 for New Years Day, and Monday, January 21 for Martin Luther King Day.
Come join us at Lakeshore Cafe for these fun special event lunches!
To make a reservation for lunch, please call 303.464.5526.
Friday, January 4, Noon
Birthday Lunch
Pot Roast
Roasted Red Potatoes
Glazed Carrots
Tomato-Chickpea Salad
Birthday Cake
Friday, February 1, Noon
Birthday Lunch
BBQ Ribs (Pork)
Baked Beans
Corn bake
Salad bar
Birthday Cake
Thursday, February 14, Noon
Valentine's Day Lunch
Slow-Cooked Beef with Horseradish Sauce
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Dutch Beets
Spring Greens Salad
Strawberry Cheesecake
He
althy Hearts Lunches are the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. Senior nutrition and
wellness information is given while enjoying a heart healthy lunch.
$2
for Broomfield Residents 60+
$4.50 for Non-resident 60+
$5 for under 60
January 2
(sponsored by Senior Resources of Broomfield)
Pan Seared Citrus Tilapia, Wild Rice blend, Squash mix, Mixed Greens Salad, Honey-Vanilla Yogurt with Berries.
January 16
(sponsored by Broomfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center)
Chicken Bruschetta, Lemon Basil Quinoa, Asparagus, Super Greens Salad, Fresh Fruit with Basil Drizzle.
To make a reservation for lunch, please call 303.464.5526
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Meals on Wheels
Fresh, hot, nutritious meals are delivered to your home by volunteers, Monday through Friday, between 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Frozen meals are available for delivery on Friday if you need meals or the weekends as well. If you are interested, or need ore information, please call 303.464.5532.
Resource Consultation
If you or someone you know is having trouble caring for themselves or is caring for an older family member, please call our office for assistance at 303.464.5529. We can help identify needs for service, resources and the
decision making
process.
Support Groups
Support Groups bring together people who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. Broomfield Senior Services offers a variety of support groups to provide you an opportunity to connect and gain support from others. Groups include Dementia Caregiver, Parkinson's Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Grief and more. For a full list of Support Groups with meeting times, stop by our front desk or visit our
website
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Handyman Services
The Senior Volunteer Handyman Program provides the services necessary to enhance the quality of life for seniors 60+ residing in Broomfield County. The goal of the program is to help seniors live safely and independently. Services include minor home repairs and maintenance and are provided by skilled volunteers. Please call 303.464.5529 or email [email protected] for more information. In addition to the volunteers, the Handyman Program is also made possible by the generous contributions of individuals. All contributions are voluntary and confidential. If you would like to contribute, please call 303.464.5526.
Caregiver Respite Program
Are you providing care for someone 60+ in Broomfield County? Please contact Senior Services at 303.464.5529 or email
[email protected]
to find out how the Caregiver Respite Program may be able to assist you with no cost, temporary, in-home services. Qualifications are based on need. This valuable program provides respite care for family members and/or regular caregivers while supporting seniors the opportunity to age in place. Funding is made possible thanks to a local grant and the generous voluntary contributions of individuals which allow for additional care, and are strictly confidential. If you would like to contribute, please call 303.464.5526.
Information and Assistance
H
ave questions about local services and resources? We can help. Give us a call at 303.464.5526.
For more information on all our programs and services, view our website
here
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EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Functional Medicine: Keep Muscle, Keep Brain
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
Monday, January 7, 6:30-8 p.m.
As Americans age, they are losing startling amounts of both brain function and lean skeletal muscle. Come and learn how simple changes in diet and lifestyle can maintain or even improve levels of cognitive function and movement by giving the body what it needs to support muscle and brain function.
Afternoon History Talk: Letters to Mamie
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
Tuesday, January 8, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Eisenhower wrote hundreds of letters to his wife, Mamie, during World War II. Join us for a presentation by Colleen Sawyer as she delves into the contents of these letters, revealing his thoughts during the war and his deep love for his wife.
Financial Planning Series: Focus on Fixed Income
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
Wednesday, January 9, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Join Holly Chandler of Edward Jones as she explains the basics of fixed income investments, the seven characteristics and advantages of laddering, and how fixed income may be part of your investment strategy.
Circle Talk
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
B-REx.com.
Wednesday, January 9, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Enter as strangers, leave as friends. Through the 12 week Circle Talk program, beginning January 22, you will build your personal narrative, enjoy a sense of belonging, and community, experience meaningful engagement and connection in small groups, and find new opportunities for personal expression, relationship building, and healthy community. Not ready to commit to 12 weeks? Join us for an introductory session on January 15 to experience what it's all about.
Federally Insured Reverse Mortgages: The Facts without the Hype
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
B-REx.com.
Friday, January 18, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Have you ever wondered how a Federally Insured Reverse Mortgage could work for you? Eliminate current monthly mortgage payments, home improvements, payoff existing debt, etc. Come get the facts from your local family owned and operated reverse mortgage specialists! No cost no obligation, just information.
Easy Ride is a door to door transportation service for Broomfield residents over the age of 60 or individuals with a qualifying ADA disability. Easy Ride provides transportation for medical, nutritional and personal appointments. To become an Easy Ride client, you will need to fill out a client information form, and return it to the Broomfield Community Center. This form is available at the front desk of the Broomfield Community Center, by phone
303.464.5534 an
d on our website. For further information or if you need help filling out the information form please call 303.464.5534.
Easy Ride will be closed on the following dates:
January 1, January 21, and February 18.
Veteran's Medical Mobility program connects members of the community with senior veterans who face the challenge of obtaining reliable transportation to and from VA facilities
and
VA-related appointments. With a generous heart and friendly
smile, our volunteers pick up senior vets and escort them to and from their home and their medical appointments. Sign up here to receive rides or to volunteer to provide rides!
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Current Volunteer Openings:
Meals on Wheels Drivers
We're currently looking for drivers for Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays to deliver freshly prepared meals to homebound older adults in Broomfield.
Handyman:
Are you handy around the house and interested in helping others stay safe at home? We are looking for YOU! Additional volunteer handymen are needed to assist with minor household repairs.
Dining Room Server:
Work alongside other volunteers to set, serve, and bus the daily lunch service. Interact with patrons and enjoy a delicious lunch during your shift. One server is needed to fill a weekday shift every Wednesday. Shift is from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Please pick up an application from the Senior Services front desk or click
here. Background checks are completed on all volunteers prior to start of service. Questions? Call Megan at 303.464.5543 or send an
email.
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Fitness Programs
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Weight Training for Active Adults
Thursday's 12:30 - 1:30 p.m
January 10 - February 14
Paul Derda Recreation Center
R$47/NR$57
Instruction is given on the weight machines and cardio equipment. Learn the appropriate settings and techniques for different exercises designed for your body and its changing needs. This six week class is taught by a certified personal trainer.
Active Adult Yoga workshop
Monday, January 14
1:30 - 3 p.m.
R$7/NR$9
Work with a yoga instructor in a small group to focus on the primary poses used in yoga class. Whether you have been attending for years or are new to your yoga practice, you will benefit from the workshop.
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THANK YOU!
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A big thank you to the many sponsors and individual donors who support our ongoing programs and services. For information on how you can support Broomfield Senior Services, give us a call at 303.464.5526.
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