February 2020
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!
Senior Services will be closed the following days in February:
Monday, February 17, in observance of President's Day
NEW Quarterly Lunch and Learn  
Lakeshore Cafe, inside BCC
You will learn more about Broomfield housing resources and programs. Senior Services staff will be there to discuss new resources for our older adults in Broomfield.
Sign up early to secure your spot by calling 303.464.5526, option 1. If you use Easy ride, please call 303.464.5534 so we can accommodate your pick up time. 

Valentine's Day Lunch at Lakeshore Café
Join us on Friday, February 14 at noon, for this special day, for a fabulous lunch! 
Pre-registration is required by calling 303.464.5526, or on  B-REx.com
Fees: $6R/$7.50NR.

Mardi Gras Lunch at Lakeshore Café
J oin us on Tuesday, February 25 at noon, for a traditional Fat Tuesday celebration with authentic New Orleans style food a nd entertainment ! Pre-registration is required by calling 303.464.5526 or at
B-REx.comFees: $6R/$7.50NR.


 To Sign-up for Healthy Hearts Lunches, click here

Education Events

Crafternoons- Scrabble Tile Coasters
Wednesday, February 19, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Are you crafty or do you enjoy "DIY" projects? If you do, join us in learning how to make Scrabble tile coasters.
Disp lay your love of words and beverages
with this simple personalized craft.
Free event, no need to register.

Aging Mastery Program
(from the National Council on Aging)  
Tuesdays, May 5-June 2, 2020
1:30-4:30 p.m.
Good Samaritan Medical Center
Conference Center
Lafayette, CO 
FREE
Please see attached flyer here!

Check out all our education events, including Medicare 101, and 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's on our webpage. Upcoming Schedule of Events

Active Adult Trips
Rockies Baseball Tickets
This year the process will be through the lottery for each game and not first come first serve. The lottery is for residents only and will be held at the end of February. If interested  in the lottery, contact 303.464.5536. The following is the schedule for Rockies Baseball 2020:

Thursday, May 14 - NY Giants 1:10 p.m.
Wednesday, June 24 - KC Royals 1:10 p.m.
Thursday, July 23 - Miami Marlins, 1:10 p.m.
Thursday, August 20 - Washington Nationals, 1:10 p.m.
Sunday, September 13 - San Diego, 1:10 p.m.

Ticket cost is $22 for Residents/$26 for Non-Residents

B-REx.com . For questions, call 303.464.5536.

Extended Trips (Premier World Discovery)
Nova Scotia & Canadian Maritimes
August 13, 2020 to August 21, 2020 (9 days)
For more information, contact Kim Hollingsworth at 303.464.5536 or visit the following link:

Historic South
October 18, 2020 to October 24, 2020 (7 days)
For more information, contact Kim Hollingsworth at 303.464.5536 or visit the following link:

Take a look at more of our exciting active adult trips offered here .


Expanded  Transportation  options coming to Broomfield!


We have an exciting new partnership with Via Mobility Services, beginning February 3, 2020, that will expand your transportation options in Boulder, Lafayette, Louisville, and Erie. 
This is a volunteer based program and there is no cost to use this services. Available days and times are flexible based on volunteer driver availability.  
Ride requests must be made at least two days in advance, more advanced notice will increase your chances of getting a ride. 
Please contact Broomfield Easy Ride at 303.464.5534 to request a ride. To learn more about becoming a volunteer driver visit viacolorado.org/volunteer.  



Senior Resources of Broomfield, Inc.
To learn more, check out their website  here To donate now, 
click here.

For more information on all our programs and services, view our website  here .




Volunteer Kitchen Assistant needed!
Are you handy with a knife? Love working in a kitchen? We're currently looking for a volunteer who can help us do some meal prepping! If you are interested, please call Michael at 303.464-5543 or send him an email.
Broomfield Library
Home Service Delivery
Bringing the library to you.
Want to find out more?
Click here to view flyer!
 
A special 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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