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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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Senior Services will be closed
on Monday,
September 2 in observance of Labor Day.
Senior Services will also be closed for it's annual maintenance closure from
Monday, September 9 through Sunday, September 15.
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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
Come join us at Lakeshore Cafe for these fun special event lunches!
To make a reservation for lunch, please call 303.464.5526,
option 1, or visit
B-REx.com.
Friday, August 2, Noon
Birthday Lunch
$4.50 60+/$5 under 60
Free for Broomfield Residents 60+ with a July birthday!
Slow Simmered Beef with Horseradish Sauce
Salad
Dessert
Thursday, August 8, Noon
Beach Party Lunch
$6.00 residents/$7.50 non-resident
Shredded Pork Sliders with Maui Slaw
Yam Bake
Grilled Vegetables
Big Island Salad
Hawaiian Wedding Cake
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, August 7, Noon
Sponsored by Senior Resources of Broomfield
Basil Marinated Cod
Salad
Dessert
Wednesday, August 21, Noon
Sponsored by Broomfield Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Chicken Bruschetta
Salad
Dessert
To make a reservation for Healthy Hearts lunches, please visit
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Learn Fire Safety with North Metro Fire
Thursday, August 8, 10-11:30 a.m.
Join the education department of North Metro Fire District to refresh yourself on fire safety. Learn ways you can decrease the chance of a fire in your home and keep yourself and your loved ones safe! Attendees have the chance to win a door prize.
Register online at
B-REx.com.
Afternoon History Talk: Frontline Army Nurses of
World War II
Tuesday, August 13, 1-2:30 p.m.
Among the thousands of American women who volunteered to serve during WWII, 59,000 were nurses - women who risked their own lives to provide aid and comfort to the GI's far from home. Shirley Jamiel will present on the personal stories of World War II nurses and the broader context of the war. FREE. Register online at
B-REx.com
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Financial Planning Series: Social Security: Your Questions Answered
Wednesday, August 14, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
A program for those nearing retirement, age 55+ who have questions about social security. Holly Chandler of Edward Jones will help attendees answer the following questions:
-How does Social Security fit into my retirement income plan?
-When should I start taking benefits?
-What about taxes?
AARP Smart Driver Course
Thursday, August 15, 1-5 p.m.
The AARP Smart Driver Course teaches valuable defensive driving strategies and provides a refresher of the rules of the road. You may qualify for a multi-year automobile insurance discount by completing the course (check with your auto insurance carrier for details). This course is instructed by an AARP volunteer. Fees: $15 per person for AARP members; $20 per person for non-members, payable by check or money order to AARP. Register online at
B-REx.com
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Alzheimer's: Dementia Conversations
Wednesday, August 21, 3-4:30 p.m.
Learn to have honest and caring conversations about common concerns when someone begins to show signs of dementia. Program will cover information on driving, doctor visits, and legal, & financial planning. FREE. Register online at
B-REx.com.
Easy Ride Transportation
Easy Ride will be closed on Monday, September 2 in observance of labor Day and on September 9 for driver training.
Easy Ride is a door to door transportation service for Broomfield residents 60 years of age or older, or individuals with a qualifying ADA disability. Easy Ride provides transportation for medical, nutritional, and personal appointment.
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 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. You must reserve your trips at least two business days and up to two weeks prior by calling 303.464.5534.
Ride Changes and Cancellations
If you need to cancel or change any part, give us as much notice as possible. The more notice you provide, the more likely we can make the requested trip change, or offer a newly opened schedule spot to someone on our waiting list. A major request change is essentially a new request. Please call 303.464.5534.
No Show/Late Cancels
It is very important to cancel when you don't need the trip you booked. If you do not cancel your trip at least 24 hours ahead of time, it is considered a "late cancel". If we arrive to pick you up and you don't take the ride, it is considered a "no-show". When you "no-show" or "late cancel" for a scheduled trip, other individuals are impacted. If the above suggestions are followed, Easy Ride transportation will be able to provide more rides to those in need.
Ride Confirmations
Calls are made the afternoon of the business day prior to your trip with your pickup time. If a message is left, please call and confirm your pickup time at 303.464.5534. If there is no answer, press 1 and leave a message.
Local Coordinating Council (LCC)
The LCC will be at Broomfield's National Night Out event on August 6 at the Broomfield County Commons, providing information on transit in Broomfield. RTD, Flex Ride, Cultivate and the Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council (DRMAC) wil be joining us.
Each LCC is an alliance of community organizations, individuals, local government, and other interested groups that works together to identify and fulfill the public and human service transportation needs of their counties. Key target populations include older adults, people with disabilities, and low-income populations.
For more information on Broomfield LCC, click here.
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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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.
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 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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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 for more information.
Are you providing care for someone 60+ in Broomfield County? Please contact Senior Services at 303.464.5529 or
email
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 303.464.5529.
For more information on all our programs and services, view our website
here
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Current Volunteer Openings:
(each position is one day per week-more if you are interested)
Kitchen Assistant:
Are you experienced in the kitchen? Handy with a knife? We need an extra hand preparing Lakeshore Lunch and Meals on Wheels in the mornings.
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 Michael at 303.464.5543 or send an email.
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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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Active Adults
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Trips
Candlelight Playhouse: Disney's Tarzan (1)
Disney's smash hit film Tarzan swings into the Candlelight Playhouse making its Northern Colorado stage debut. Fee includes dinner, show, gratuity, transportation, and escort. Cancellation deadline: Tuesday, July 9. Fee: $67R/$71NR. Register at
B-REx.comÂ
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