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Dog Daze at the Bay
Saturday, September 8
It's a day gone to the dogs! Bring your dog down to the
Bay for a day of excitement just for dogs. Fido can jump and play in the summer heat, while coolin' off with a dip in the pool. FEE: $5 residents, $7 non residents
Pre-register to guarantee your spot and time using
Broomfield Days
Saturday September 15, Midway Park
Broomfield Days, Broomfield's annual community festival, is a day packed with activities including a pancake breakfast, 5K race, clown contest, parade, dock dog demonstrations, classic car show, trade fair, craft festival, food booths, three stages of entertainment, demonstrations, and great community spirit. More information on page 8 of the Fall Program guide or
www.Broomfield.org/BroomfieldDays
Broomfield Farmer's market
Tuesday, September 18, 4-7 p.m.
Senior Services will have an information table at the local Farmer's Market. Please support your local market and stop by our table to say hi!
Fall Colors Tour
Thursday, October 4, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This year we will be taking a ride along the Peak to Peak Highway which is designated as a Scenic Byway. It begins as CO Hwy 7 in Estes Park then turns south past Allenspark on CO Hwy 72 to Nederland, where it continues south on CO Hwy 119 through Blackhawk into Clear Creek Canyon down to Interstate 70. We will be taking a 56 passenger coach bus. Lunch will be on your own at one of the local Nederland restaurants. After lunch, we will visit the Carousel of Happiness where you can ride the carousel for $1. Fee includes escort and transportation. Cancellation deadline: Monday, September 17. Fee: resident-
$9/non-resident-$11.
Living in Balance Mini Conference
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
Broomfield Community Center
The 6th Annual Living in Balance event is a day of high quality education and resources addressing all aspects of
successful aging. The day will include a resource fair, Breakfast with Broomfield Deputy Chief of Police and various workshops focusing on nutrition, physical wellness, innovative trends in aging, creativity and more. Our Keynote Speaker, Dr. Eric Chess of the Knoebel Institute for Healthy Aging at University of Denver, will help us to pull everything together in an informative and engaging way. Participants will leave with tools and tricks to help them lead a more healthy, balanced, and joyful life. For more information on the day's event, visit
Broomfield.org/LivingInBalance.
Pre-registration is required. Visit
B-REx.com, call 303.464.5526, or stop by the Senior Center to register.
$8Resident/$10 non-resident includes breakfast and lunch.
LAKESHORE CAFE SPECIAL EVENT LUNCHES
Come join us at Lakeshore Cafe for these fun special event lunches! Please call 303.464.5526 to register.
September 21, 2018
Oktoberfest Lunch*
Bratwurst with Sauerkraut
German Potatoes
German Vegetables
Pub Salad
German Chocolate Cake
September 26, 2018
National Key Lime Pie Day
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Refried beans
Spanish Rice
Marinated Mushroom Salad
Key Lime Pie
RESIDENT FEE $6
NON-RESIDENT FEE $7.50
HEALTHY HEARTS LUNCHES
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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.
Healthy Hearts Lunches
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September 19
(sponsored by Broomfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center)
To register for Lakeshore Cafe Lunches, please call 303.464.5526.
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Education Events and Workshops
A Matter of Balance
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526
Thursdays, September 17 - November 15, 1 - 3 p.m.
Did you know that 1 in 4 Americans aged 65+ falls every year? Falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older Americans. A Matter of Balance is an 8-week structured group intervention that emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance.
Stocks: The Nuts and Bolts Seminar
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526
Wednesday, September 19, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Join financial planner Holly Chandler of Edward Jones to learn basic information to help you evaluate if stocks fit into your overall investment strategy. Discuss common versus preferred stock, dividends, investment strategies and different ways to own stock.
Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer's: Early Detection Matters
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526
Wednesday, September 19, 3-4:30 p.m.
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association. Learn the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's disease, hear from people who have the disease, and find out how to recognize the signs in yourself or others.
Functional Medicine Seminar: Gut-Brain Axis, Emotional Health & Physical Wellness
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526
Monday, October 1, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Come explore the profound link between your gut and your brain. Learn how your digestive functions and what you eat play a role in such cognitive diseases as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and depression. This program is taught by Andrea Crane, Functional Medicine Practitioner & Clinical Nutritionist.
Special Note:
While the Community Center will be closed from August 27 through September 16, Easy Ride will continue to provide transportation services.
Easy Ride has had a busy year growing both in ridership and in the number of transportation requests. It's exciting for us to be able to provide transportation services to the growing community in Broomfield, and to continue our partnerships for volunteer rides with VIA Mobility and Senior Resource Center (SRC).
Easy Ride receives grant funding from the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG); this funding requires our clients to update their personal information annually, and evaluate our services. Surveys will be sent out in September; your annual update depends on your enrollment month. Please help us with meeting our funding requirements by returning the survey and/or annual update within the time requested.
Easy Ride operates Monday-Friday, for information about appointment times and medical boundaries please call
303.464.5534. Easy Ride will be closed the following dates:
September 3
November 12th, 22nd, 23rd
December 24th and 25th.
Fitness
Thursdays 9/6/2018-9/27/2018
8 a.m. passholder-$32/resident-$42/non-resident$48
Pole Walking in its simplest form is walking with poles! Experience the connection between the upper and lower body as you increase cardio respiratory endurance and muscular strength and endurance while increasing mobility in the upper extremities. Pole Walking supports your body joints to allow you to do more safely. Discover what European fitness buffs have known for years! Pole Walking will change your body and your life. Poles provided.
Active Adult Yoga Workshops
Monday 9/10/18 1:30-3 p.m. PDRC resident-$7/non-resident$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.
Weight Training for Active Adults
Thursdays 12:30-1:30 p.m. 10/4/18-11/8/18
resident-$47/non-resident$57
Instruction is given on 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.
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Caregiver Respite Information
Are you providing care for someone age 60+ in Broomfield County? Please call 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.
Handyman Program
The Handyman Program focuses on helping Broomfield residents 60+ live safely and independently in their own home by providing assistance with minor repairs and safety modifications. Services are provided by volunteer handymen, and are limited in scope. Donations welcome. Please call
303.464.5529 or email
lclaxton@broomfield.org
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For more information on all our programs and services, view our website
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Are you interested in helping others and are you handy around the house? 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 visit our click
here. Questions? Call Megan at 303.464.5543.
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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Denver University (OLLI at DU) is expanding its offereings and accessibility into the Boulder area. For more information, click
here.
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THANK YOU!
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A big thank you to
Bouquet Boutique for their ongoing flower sponsorship! Their generous donation of flower cetnerpieces to Lakeshore Cafe creates a bright and cheery atmosphere and brings smiles to everyone!
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