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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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COMING SOON! April 24, 2019
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Broomfield Community Resource Site
Your one stop-shop to find, filter, and search for Broomfield Community Resources! Connecting Broomfield residents and families to local support services including: transportation, healthcare, child services, emergency assistance, and adult and senior services.
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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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Spring fashion Show and Tea Party
Friday, April 5, 2-3:30 p.m.
Come join us for the Spring Fashion Show and Tea Party where the afternoon will be filled with elegance and style. Come see what today's fashions look like and enjoy tea and treats. Reservations can only be made at the Broomfield Community Center. "Overflow parking at City/County Building and Community Park Sports Complex. Free shuttle bus service to the Community Center will be provided.
LAKESHORE CAFE SPECIAL EVENT LUNCHES
Come join us at Lakeshore Cafe for these fun special event lunches!
To make a reservation for lunch, please call 303.464.5526.
Friday, April 5, Noon
Birthday Lunch
$4.50 60+/$5 under 60
Free for Broomfield Residents 60+ with an April birthday!
Flank Steak with Gravy OR Almond Crusted Sole
Roasted Potatoes
Capri vegetables
Garden Salad
Birthday Cake
Wednesday, April 10, Noon
Volunteer Lunch
Free for CURRENT Senior Services Volunteers
$6R/$7.50NR
Pre-Registration
Required
Slow Simmered Beef with Horseradish Sauce
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Dutch Beets
Mixed Green Salad
Cheesecake
Enjoy singing and guitar by Rocky Hernandez with your lunch!
Friday, April 12, Noon
Fettuccine Alfredo with Sauteed Portobello Mushrooms
Garlic Bread
Italian Vegetables
Caesar Salad
Peanut Butter Cup cookie
Friday, April 19 Noon
Glazed Ham with Cranberry Sauce OR Pan Seared Citrus Tilapia
Potatoes Au Gratin
Oregon Green Beans
Feta and Walnut Green Salad
Apple Lattice Pie
Friday, April 26, Noon
Bridge Tournament
Chicken Salad Croissant
Pickle Spear
Cherry Tomato Salad
Broccoli Cheese Soup
Lemon Bar with Fresh Berries
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
Wednesday, April 3, Noon
Sponsored by Senior Resources of Broomfield
Italian Cod
Vegetable Wild Rice
Spaghetti Squash
Fresh Green Salad
Cut Melon with Berries
Wednesday, April 17, Noon
Sponsored by Broomfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Chicken Bruschetta
Lemon Basil Quinoa
Squash Mix
Baby Spinach Salad
Honey Vanilla Yogurt with Dark Chocolate
To make a reservation for lunch, please call 303.464.5526
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ACTIVE ADULT RECREATION PROGRAMS
Breakfast Club: First Watch (Northglenn)
Friday, April 5, 8-10 a.m.
$7R/$9NR
We're serving up good mornings, made to order. Whether you want breakfast for lunch or lunch for breakfast, we're here for you. Menu price range $7-$12. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Friday, March 29. Register at
B-REx.com.
Martini's
Bistro (Longmont)
Tuesday, April 9, 4-7:30 p.m.
$7R/$9NR
Martinis Bistro is an upscale American Cuisine and large list of classic and inventive martinis in a transformed 1890's home. Menu price range $15-$25. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Tuesday, April 2. Register at B-REx.com.
Stroll: Crown Hill Lake Park (Castle Rock)
Wednesday, April 24, 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
$7R/$9NR
Crown HIll Lake Park has three miles of paved trails and .7 of them are considered ADA accessible, all in the heart of Denver. On the northwest side of the park, you'll find a wildlife sanctuary for migratory birds. Please bring water and a sack lunch. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Wednesday,
Active Adult Golf
Now accepting registration for Spring Active Adult Golf for ages 50+. This group meets every Tuesday at Greenway Park Golf Course from 7:30 - 10 a.m. Each week players will be assigned a partner and participate in various fun golf games. League kick-off meeting is Tuesday, April 30 at 9 a.m. at the Broomfield Community Center. Donuts and coffee are provided. Registration fee is $50 for residents, $60 for non-residents and free for SilverSneakers members. For more information, contact Kim Hollingsworth at 303.464.5536.
Musicians Wanted! Jam Session Drop-In
All instruments and musicians welcome to come "jam" every Tuesday from 1-3 p.m. at the Broomfield Community Center. Fee is $1 or free with Annual or SilverSneakers membership.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Alzheimer's: Effective Communication Strategies
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
B-REx.com
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Wednesday, April 17, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease.
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
B-REx.com
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Wednesday, April 17,
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Turn your future years into your BEST years. Join others for monthly conversations on the topics and issues that are important to you. This peer-led program allows an opportunity for older adults to come together to discuss the topics that are important to you. This is a free, drop-in program, No registration required.
Financial Planning Series: Tax Free Investing
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
B-REx.com
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Wednesday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. - noon.
It's not what you make, it's what you keep. Join Holly Chandler of Edward Jones for an overview of tax-advantaged investments such as muni bonds, IRA's, and life insurance.
Afternoon History Talk: Colorado's Colorful History
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
B-REx.com
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Tuesday, April 9, 1-2:30 p.m.
Colorado's early history is filled with vibrant characters and events that shaped our present-day home, but many of the more colorful stories and people are seldom mentioned in history books. Author J.v.L. Bell will share some of the stories she researched while writing her book, like the Denver City Turkey War, why the Idaho Springs geyser influenced the discovery of gold in that area, andhow Fairplay got its name. She'll share the stories of unusual characters like Mountain Charlie, a woman in the guise of a man who ran Denver City's Mountain Boys Saloon, and Ned Wynkoop, the so-called "Bad Man from Kansas" who was an actor, sheriff, and a renown Major during the 1864 Indian Wars. Join us for an hour of historical stories and learn something new about Colorado!
Newcomers Coffee
Friday, April 26, 9-10 a.m.
Are you new to Broomfield or maybe don't know what Broomfield Senior Services offers? Please come by for a cup of coffee while our staff explains the variety of choices available such as: classes, trips, programs, volunteering, and much more!
Easy Ride Transportation
Easy Ride is a door to door transportation service for Broomfield residents 60 years of age or older, or who have a qualifying ADA disability. To become and 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 at 303-464.5534, or on our
website.
For more information, or if you need help filling out the client information form, please call 303.464.5534.
Easy Ride does not operate in the same manner as a taxi or car service. In order to provide this much needed service to our clientele, we schedule transportation to accommodate as many people as possible. Easy Ride clients may arrive up to 30 minutes prior to your appointment time and will likely have other clients picked up along the way.
When scheduling an appointment with your provider(s), please ask for an approximate end time of your appointment. This will allow us to more efficiently schedule your return ride home.
Your patience is appreciated on return rides home. We will be there as soon as possible after we receive your call. You will be informed if it will be longer than 20 minutes.
Reminder: Access to your residence needs to be cleared of snow, ice, and other obstacles that may cause a safety issue for either you or the driver. Should weather create the need to cancel rides, you will be called in the morning between 7 and 7:30 a.m.
Spring Mobility Event -
Drive Smart/Carfit
May 10, 9 a.m.-1p.m.
Broomfield Bay Parking Lot, next to Broomfield Community Center
Please call today to make an appointment: Elizabeth Kelly, 303.674.9683 or 970.443.1639.
DRIVE SMART - CarFit--helping Mature Drivers Find Their Safest Fit
Discover your perfect "fit". Attend a FREE carfit checkup! CarFit is an educational program developed by AAA, AARP, and the American Occupational Therapy Association. It teaches participants how to make their personal vehicles "fit" them to increase safety and mobility when they hit the road. There are 12 key areas that are checked for "fit". Each checkup takes about 20 minutes - this is not a driving test or mechanical inspection.
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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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 for the weekends as well. If you are interested or need more 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 services 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 lclaxton@broomfield.org for more information.
Caregiver Respite Program
Are you providing care for someone 60+ in Broomfield County? Please contact Senior Services at 303.464.5529 or email
lclaxton@broomfield.org
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 with 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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Current Volunteer Openings:
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.
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 Fonda at 303.464.5528 or send Lane an
email
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DAY TRIPS
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The following Spring Day Trips still have openings. Click on the program for more details and to register online. You can also register by phone at 303.464.5526.
May 7, 8:45 a.m. - Noon
April 5, 8 - 10 a.m.
May 14, 4 - 7:30 p.m.
April 24, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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THANK YOU!
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Thank You to our sponsor, Broomfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, for donating the chocolates and candy during our Valentine's Lunch at Lakeshore Cafe on February 14!
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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