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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 Monday, February 18 for Presidents' 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, February 1, Noon
Birthday Lunch
$4.50 60+/$5 under 60
Free for Broomfield Residents 60+ with a February birthday!
BBQ Ribs (Pork)
Baked Beans
Corn bake
Salad bar
Birthday Cake
Thursday, February 14, Noon
Valentine's Day Lunch
$6 R/$7.50 NR
Pre-Registration
Required
Slow-Cooked Beef with Horseradish Sauce
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Dutch Beets
Spring Greens Salad
Strawberry Cheesecake
Enjoy beautiful harp music by Nancy Brace with your lunch!
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, February 6, Noon
Sponsored by Senior Resources of Broomfield
Balsamic Salmon
Cranberry-Basil Couscous
Asparagus
Baby Spinach Salad
Fresh Fruit with Dark Chocolate
Wednesday, February 20 Noon
Sponsored by Broomfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Vegetable Herbed Cod
Garlic and Mushroom Farro
German Vegetables
Spinach-Orange Salad
Fresh Cut Melon with Berries
To make a reservation for lunch, please call 303.464.5526
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ACTIVE ADULT RECREATION PROGRAMS
Tuesday, February 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Collette Tours is offering two trips to "Shades of Ireland" and "Bluegrass Country and Smoky Mountains Tour." Join us for an informational meeting at the Broomfield Community Center to learn about these great travel opportunities!
Tuesday, March 5, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Premier World Discovery will be offering two trips this year to "The Poconos and Brandywine Valley" and "New Year's 2020 Rose Parade." Join us for an informational meeting at the Broomfield Community Center to learn about these great travel opportunities!
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.
Day Trips
We still have space available for some of our upcoming day trips. Register today to reserve your spot at B-REx.com or call 303.464.5526. Trip details can be found in the 2019 Spring Program Guide or online. Check out the "Trips" section of this newsletter for a list of the upcoming trips with openings.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Bingo with North Metro Fire District
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
B-REx.com.
Thursday, February 7, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Join the education team from North Metro Fire District for a fun and educational event. Enjoy a rousing game of Bingo with prizes as you learn important fire and home safety tips. Information will also be provided about their Ambulance Membership Program and File of Life.
Medicare 101
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
B-REx.com
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Monday, February 11, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
For those who are approaching age 65 and not yet registered for Medicare, this class will teach you the basics. Learn how to enroll, the difference between parts A, B, C & D, what is covered, what is not, costs, low-income subsidies, and the various options to supplement coverage. Taught by a certified Medicare Counselor from Benefits in Action.
Abe Lincoln ALIVE: Presidents' Day
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to B-REx.com.
Tuesday, February 12, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
The 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, will talk through the 15 Presidents that preceded him and highlights from his own presidency. Nationally recognized Abraham Lincoln Presenter and Historian, John Voehl, brings Abraham Lincoln back to life for this incredible presentation you won't want to miss!
Living with Alzheimer's: Middle Stages
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
B-REx.com
.
Wednesdays, February 13-27, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
In the middle stage of Alzheimer's disease, those who were care partners now become hands-on caregivers. Join us for this 3-part series and hear caregivers and professionals discuss helpful strategies to provide safe, effective and comfortable care in the middle stage of Alzheimer's or a related dementia.
Eye Health: Cataracts and Floaters
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
B-REx.com.
Tuesday, February 19, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
This program will review the symptoms, causes, and treatments of cataracts and floaters. Learn how to manage with these common eye ailments. Taught by Optometrist, Dr. Eirit Yonatan.
Conversations on Aging: Talking with Your Kids About Aging
Free! Reserve your spot by calling 303.464.5526 or go to
B-REx.com
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Wednesday, February 20, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
This monthly program is an opportunity for you to meet with your peers and discuss the issues that are important to you. In February, we'll focus our discussion on how to have difficult conversations with your adult children. Kim Mooney with The Conversation Project will join us to facilitate the discussion and provide tools and resources to talk with your family about everything from health concerns to planning for the end of life. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity for attendees to help plan future meeting topics.
Easy Ride Transportation
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, and on our website. For further information or if you need assistance completing the form, please call 303.464.5534.
Easy Ride will be closed on Monday, 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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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.
Kitchen Prep:
Assist kitchen staff with daily meal preparations. Volunteers perform a variety of kitchen tasks including chopping vegetables, preparing salads, or packaging food for Meals on Wheels. Must be comfortable using a knife and other kitchen tools. Training will be provided.
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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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.
Feb. 15, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Feb. 22, 3:30 - 7 p.m.
March 22, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
March 26, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
March 28, 11:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.
May 7, 8:45 a.m. - Noon
March 8, Noon - 4 p.m.
Feb. 1, 8 - 10 a.m.
April 5, 8 - 10 a.m.
May 14, 4 - 7:30 p.m.
April 24, 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Feb. 10, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
March 24, 9:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
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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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