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Information from Boulder County Public Health
This is a new and comprehensive resource from the state health department.
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Meals on Wheels Update/Survey
Coal Creek Meals on Wheels is preparing to reopen the community lunch program at Josephine Commons, and they plan to make some changes to improve the experience for our community members. Please help us by sharing your ideas and insight to help us improve the program.
Prior to COVID-19, the community lunch program was offered Monday-Friday and gave community members a chance to meet up with neighbors, make new friends, and enjoy delicious daily offerings.
Please take a moment to share your input:
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OLDER AMERICANS MONTH 2021 |
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OAM: Communities of Strength
Each May, the Administration for Community Living leads the celebration of Older Americans Month (OAM). This year’s theme is Communities of Strength, recognizing the important role older adults play in fostering the connection and engagement that build strong, resilient communities.
Click here to learn more and to see how Lafayette is a community of strength.
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Lunch Buddies - In person |
Meet new people while enjoying lunch at a local restaurant while being COVID safe. Lunches take place from 11am-1pm on the third Tuesday of the month. If you would like to be part of the Lunch Buddies group email Senior Services.
Please bring money for lunch, tax and tip.
Meet at Tangerine located at 300 S. Public Road
May 18, 2021 | 11am- 1pm
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Puzzle Check Out Program
Puzzles are now available for check out at the Senior Center. Contact staff at Senior Services or 303-665-9052 for more information.
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Senior Social Hour - Virtual
Join us and connect with other seniors in the community on Thursdays at 1pm. Visit with several of your peers virtually in the comfort of your home. If you would like to be part of the Senior Social Hour email danabellomy.lafayette@gmail.com
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Help Fight Cancer
Get involved making and selling crafts with all profits going to fight cancer. How to help: knit, crochet, sew, set up and maintain a simple website, mail orders or maintain and locate sale venues. Join us in the fight against cancer. If you would like to be part of the Help Fight Cancer group, email Senior Services.
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Computer Lab - Available onsite
The Computer lab is available for limited use with a reservation. Reservations are for one hour, and only one person will be allowed in the facility at a time.
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Spellbinders Storytelling - Virtual
Theme: Heroes
Stories help us make sense of our world, impart a lesson, pass down history, and more. They teach us to love, to forgive, to be just, and to strive for better than we have. Join Spellbinders’® trained veteran storytellers and new volunteers as they bring a variety of story genres to life. This program will be conducted online using Zoom. A link to join will be emailed 1-2 days prior to class.
May 21 | 10-11am | FREE
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iPad, iPhone & Android Tips for Low Vision Users - Virtual
If you have low vision and struggle to use your technology devices, join Ensight Skills Center for hands on learning of how to use the vision accessibility features of iPads, iPhones and Androids. Learn how easy it is to use touch, voice and display features; use accessibility features like audio descriptions for videos, wallpaper for better contrast and visibility, and display and text size; helpful apps and more. Register by 5/13.
Tuesday, May 18 | 2-3pm | FREE
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Estate Planning Made Easy - Virtual
Wills, powers of attorney and living wills - Get a tough job finished! In a single, easy session, you'll complete a will, financial power of attorney and combined medical directive (including living will, medical power of attorney and organ donation), all with the help from Colorado licensed attorney Mike Anderson. Includes all materials, witnessing, notarizing, individual review and plenty of time for discussion and questions. Participants do not need to bring anything to class. Fee is per person.
Age: 60+ FREE – (Sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. Must be resident of BoCo.)
Age 21-59: Residents: $125/Non-Residents: $150
June 9, Wednesday | 1-3pm
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Water Aerobics is starting back up at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Only Wednesdays as of right now. 10 participants per class. Participants can sign up on Webtrac or the front desk.
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Young at Heart Aerobic Flow - virtual |
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This is the virtual version of SilverSneakers® Classic. Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities of daily living.
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SilverSneakers® Stability
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Movements taught in class focus on specific exercises to improve strength and power around the ankle, knee and hip joints, while improving your reaction time. This class is designed for fall prevention and is suitable for nearly every fitness level.
Class is Monday from 10-11am in the Bob L. Burger Recreation center gym.
Click on this link to sign up.
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SilverSneakers® Classic
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement and activities for daily living. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles and a SilverSneaker® ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.
Classes, located in the Bob Burger Recreation Center gym, are held:
Monday from 11:15-12:15pm
Friday 10:45-11:4am.
Click on this link to sign up.
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SilverSneakers® Yoga
Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
Class, located in the Bob Burger Recreation Center gym, is held:
Wednesday from 10-11am
Click on this link to sign up.
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Thursday Trackers
Meet others that want to take a walk around old town Lafayette or at one of our local Open Space/parks. Walk times range according to the group, location of walk and weather (45-60 minutes). Bring your walking sticks if you have them. Best part is that at the end we will meet at a coffee shop to enjoy some refreshments, so don’t forget to bring money. Meet outside the Senior Center, or if inclement weather, meet at the Recreation Center to walk inside on the track. Email olderadults@lafayetteco.gov .
Meet at Park n Ride off Public Road and City Center Circle to walk to Inspire Trail.
Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 9-10am | $4
Click on this link to sign up
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Carlsbad Caverns, Bryce Canyon, Dry Tortugas, Kenjai Fjords and Hawaii Volcano National Parks - Virtual |
While we remain vigilant during the pandemic, take this tour from the safety of your own home and see the following National Parks: Carlsbad Caverns, Bryce Canyon, Kanjai Fjords and Hawaii Volcano National Parks. Learn the history of these national parks and enjoy the natural beauty in our own backyard.
Click here to enjoy the virtual trip.
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Medical Foot Care – New Provider |
Medical Foot Care provided by the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) is offered on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Services offered include: toenail trimming, callus filling, and foot sensation, circulation, and overall foot health checks. Blood pressure is also checked. All scheduling and payments are handled by the VNA. Call 303-698-6496 to schedule an appointment, for any questions, or to check if this is covered as a benefit of your Kaiser plan. Credit cards preferred, cash and checks accepted.
May 19 | Fees: $40 Medical foot care/ $15 fingernails
Appointment required. Call CNVA at 303-698-6496 to schedule an appointment
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Ortho-Bionomy is a therapeutic technique that relieves pain by helping the body to rediscover its natural balance. This method of osteopath-based bodywork, which includes working with structure, lymph, fluids, neurology, organs, and the endocrine system, is based on allowing the body to relax, while opening neurological pathways that assist with, and speed up, the process of healing. 45-minute hand or foot sessions are provided by Laura Samel, practitioner. Location: Senior Center
May 24 | 9am-2pm | $35R/$42NR
Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 to schedule an appointment
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Hearing Clinic
Family Hearing provides free audiology services such as ears checked and cleaned, hearing aids inspected and cleaned, and hearing screenings.
Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 to schedule.
June 8
1-2:30pm
FREE
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Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Programs |
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Medicare Basics Classes - Virtual
Participants will learn about how and when to enroll, how to avoid financial penalties, the different parts of Medicare, what is covered and what is not, Medicare fraud, and other information related to Medicare. Visit BoulderCountyMedicareHelp.org for more information.
Click on a date below to register.
Medicare Cafecitos
El “Medicare Cafecito” en línea usará la plataforma de equipos de Microsoft (MS Teams) y por la línea de conferencia. El Cafecito ofrece información imparcial y actualizada. Acompáñenos para conversar sobre sus preguntas del Medicare. Todos son bienvenidos – beneficiarios, familiares, empleados/proveedores de servicios, y miembros de la comunidad.
Fresh Conversations - Virtual
Fresh Conversations is an evidence-based nutrition education program focused on timely nutrition topics presented monthly. Fresh Conversations is led by Patti Murphy, RDN.
East Boulder County Diabetes Education & Support - Virtual
This monthly meeting provides education about nutrition, exercise, sleep and the effect of each on Diabetes. For questions, call 303-441-4995. Sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging.
May 10, 11am-12pm
Free Nutrition Counseling
Please leave your contact information. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will contact you.
English counseling: 303-678-6115
Spanish counseling: 720-930-0223
BCAAA Wellness Social Hour - Virtual
Meets monthly: scheduling in process
Join our virtual community! Connect with Wellness Programs participants and meet new friends. As we continue to physically distance, we will be celebrating the upcoming holiday season virtually with some fun conversation and activities! Stay safe and stay engaged from the comfort of your own home.
Rainbow Elders LGBTQ+ Virtual Teatime
Tea Time, coordinated by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, meets virtually monthly on the second Thursday from 4-5pm. Contact Michael Chifalo at mchifalo@bouldercounty.org or 303-441-4518 for more information.
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Front Range Aging Solo Network
Are you aging solo or growing older without traditional family support? If so, this resource and education group aims to connect solo agers to each other, provide a supportive environment, and offer learning opportunities to members. The next meeting is via Zoom on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 4pm. Meetings will continue the second Monday of each month at 4pm. Email amandameier@trucare.org to be added to the invitation list or join the private Facebook group to connect and stay up to date with meeting topics and upcoming events
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Generation Exchange
Provides free technology help for older adults through virtual one-on-one technology workshops. Learn more here.
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Ride Free Lafayette
Free, on-demand, door-to-door bus service for Lafayette.
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Cultivate's Carry-out Caravan
This program connects members of the community with older adults who face the challenge of securing reliable access to groceries. Friendly volunteers provide caring assistance throughout the entire process of ordering, purchasing and delivering groceries from their partner, King Soopers, straight to older adults’ homes. Call 303-443-1933 or visit www.cultivate.ngo
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AARP Tax Help
For the latest information on AARP’s free tax aide program, please check here or here.
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Alzheimer’s Association - Dementia Caregiver Support Groups - Virtual
Support groups are for family or friends who have a loved one with any kind of dementia. Groups are facilitated by volunteers who are screened, trained, and supervised by the Alzheimer's Association. Visit www.alz.org or call 800-272-3900 to find a Support Group that fits your schedule. For more information, contact Ralph Patrick 720-699-9319 or rpatrick@alz.org.
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Checkouts:
If you are in need of basic mobility equipment the Lafayette Senior Center is here to help. You can reserve items and schedule a pick-up time by calling 303-665-9052 or emailing Senior Services. Equipment includes: wheelchairs, walkers, knee scooters, canes, crutches, transfer benches, shower seats, and temporary ramps.
Returns:
Equipment returns are by appointment only on May 25. Please schedule a return time by calling (303) 665-9052 or email Senior Services.
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