Next Legislative Committee Meeting is
Monday, January 25, 2021
9:30AM - 11:30AM
Greetings!

Our next regular LCM will be held Monday, January 25th from 9:30AM to 11:30AM. Please plan to attend via Zoom. Zoom logon information is shown below.
  • 9:30AM – 09:45 AM - Rich Mauro and Bob Brocker will share updates on CSL bills, legislative topics and upcoming CSL events
  • 9:45AM - 10:15AM - Representative Leslie Herrod (D) District 8 Denver and Member of Joint Budget Committee will share 2021 priorities for the Black Caucus (she is Chair) and impressions of her recent appointment to the JBC.
  • 10:35AM - 11:00AM - Senator Sonya Jaquez-Lewis (D) District-17 Boulder - will talk about the 2021 legislative priorities for the Latino Caucus 
  • 11:00AM - 11:30AM - Kris Geerken, Colorado Senior Lobby Board Member will talk about CSL volunteerism
Below we have an update from Governor Polis on the COVID Response from Friday 1-22-2021, along with information on upcoming events both from CSL and other organizations.
 
  • As a reminder, on Wednesday, January 27th we are hosting Chris Farrell, author of "Purpose & A Paycheck." Chris will walk our attendees through those expanding possibilities for the “next” phase of life. Is it time to retire the word “Retirement”? - Reserve your place today
  • Then February 8 – 10th, join us for Older Coloradans Week 2021. Our theme is "Reimagining Advocacy in a Virtual World." The week will feature five webinars over three-days - Reserve your place today
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President - Colorado Senior Lobby
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News from Around Colorado
January 22, 2021 - Friday
Office of Governor Jared Polis – COVID Response Update 1-22-2021
"... Fortunately, providers statewide have risen to the challenge and are working quickly to streamline their processes for intake, administration, and follow-up with Coloradans in Phase 1A and 1B currently receiving their first and second doses of the vaccine ..."
Volunteering with Colorado Senior Lobby
"... CSL recognizes the value of diverse perspectives and experiences and fosters a work environment reflective of the community at large. Volunteers are critical to achieving CSL’s mission of educating people to become engaged citizens. Training is provided by CSL members and volunteers ..."
Colorado Senior Lobby Events
We still have some tickets for this event!
January 27, 2021 - Wednesday - 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Purpose and a Paycheck
Finding Meaning, Money, and Happiness in the Second Half of Life
Colorado Senior Lobby and Aging 2.0 invite you to sponsor an interactive webinar featuring Author Chris Farrell of “Purpose and a Paycheck: Finding Meaning, Money, and Happiness in the Second Half of Life.” Proceeds from this webinar will benefit the mission of educating and informing all Coloradans on the issues of older adults in Colorado. Sponsorships are available.
Reserve your ticket today!
February 8 - 11, 2021
Join us for Older Coloradans Week 2021
Reimagining Advocacy in a Virtual World
Featuring Five Webinars over 3 Days
Partnering organizations serving older adults in Colorado are joining together to celebrate older adults the week of February 8th as Older Coloradans Week in Colorado! We will have five webinars over 3 days that explore lawmaking and citizen advocacy in 2021, issues impacting older Coloradans in diversified communities, Colorado - specific statistics on needs of older workers, and our fifth webinar is a review of the week’s takeaways and a call to action.

This is a free but donation-based week of virtual events that connects Older Coloradans, community leaders, advocates and aging network service providers with public officials. Our partner organizations include Aging2.0, Changing the Narrative, Colorado Senior Lobby, CU Multidisciplinary Center on Aging, the Bell Policy Center, Carbondale Age-Friendly Community Initiative and Time Bank of the Rockies. We welcome more partnering agencies! Learn more at our event website – www.OlderColoradansWeek.org
January 25th - 9:30AM - 11:30AM
Zoom LCM Logon Information ...

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Meeting ID: 881 481 5119
Passcode: CSL2020!

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Meeting ID: 881 481 5119
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Save the Date for these Events
January 2021
CoverAGE 21 Days – 21 Stories from Aging2.0
 
Each day through January 21 we will be showcasing one story of inspiration, impact and innovation. These stories have come from the Chapters across our global network and are endorsed by our local Ambassadors. We encourage you to follow along on our Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn channels and help inspire your own network by sharing the stories that resonate with you.
January 27, 2021 - Wednesday, 4:00PM - 5:00PM
Transitions Part 1 from Boomers Leading Change
This is the first full session in our Transitions Series. We had an amazing response for our introduction on the idea of navigating transitions, and now we ready to dig deeper. The Crossroads are here, and in every direction, signs are pointing to 'CHANGE'. This is a "now what?" moment! For Transitions Part 1, we will dig deep into the concepts of the Transition Model: An Ending, The Neutral Zone, a New Beginning. This session with Life Coach Lynette Reiling will have you actively working out your own map as you prepare for your journey. This session will be Wednesday January 27th from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. As part of our Experience U, program tickets for this class are $10 per session. You can also purchase tickets for both classes at a discounted rate of $15 for both.
Through February 4, 2021 – Winter Series
Emotional and Mental Health in Older Adults
During Challenging Times Webinar Series - Thursdays, 2pm-3pm MT
Who Should Attend? Service providers, Caregivers and Older Adults are invited to join us for a Fall and Winter 9-session webinar series to learn strategies to improve Emotional and Mental Health and Well-Being for Older Adults. Call 303-724-0832 for more information and register on the website.
View Event Flyer – CLICK HERE
Questions? Contact the Legislative Committee Co-Chairs

Jeanette Hensley - email - 303-249-5598
CSL Co-Chair of Legislative Committee, CSL Capitol Gang Chairperson
and CSL Board Secretary

Rich Mauro - email - Direct: 303-480-6778
CSL Co-Chair of Legislative Committee, CSL Board of Directors and Senior Policy and Legislative Analyst Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)
Thank you for your time in reviewing information about the CSL Legislative Committee Meetings. Do not hesitate to call or email Colorado Senior Lobby with questions.

CSL Main Phone: 303-832-4535