If you haven’t already heard, we have some exciting things set to take place. Janine Vanderburg from Changing the Narrative will kick off the event with a keynote speech about the misconception of aging, and how to put a stop to ageism. Broomfield Public Health and Family Hearing will be onsite to offer free vaccinations and hearing checks. Appointments are required for a hearing check and can be made by calling 303.465.4327. The gym will be filled with 40+ vendors. In addition to all of this, we added two breakout sessions this year which brings the total amount of sessions we’re going to see to eight! And did we mention, this year the fair is free, and no registration is required!

7:30 - 8 a.m. - Free Continental Breakfast, (limited to the first 150 attendees)

Location: Lakeshore Cafe

8:15 - 9 a.m. - Keynote: Changing The Stories We Tell About Aging & Ageism

Location: Lakeshore Cafe

9 a.m. - Resource Fair Starts, (40+ vendors will be in attendance)

Location: Gym

9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Breakout Sessions

9:30 - 10:15 a.m. - Senior Living Options & 10 Things You Need to Know

10 - 10:45 a.m. - What’s New in Hearing?

10:30 - 11:15 a.m. - Home Modifications & Maintaining Independence

11 - 11:45 a.m. - A Balancing Act: How to Honor Life and the Earth

11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. - Aging Happily

noon - 12:45 p.m. - Telemedicine

12:30 - 1:15 p.m. - Age Friendly Healthcare

1 - 2 p.m. - Surviving Inflation

Breakout Session Locations: Elmwood and Crawford Conference Rooms

2 p.m. - Resource Fair Ends

Please note: lunch is not a part of the fair this year. If you would like to purchase a lunch you can do so by going to B-REx.com.

Mondays, October 10 - October 31, 10:30 -11:30 a.m.

Back by popular demand, Kari Knutson "Knutson Speaks" (2021 Living in Balance Fair Keynote Speaker) will be conducting a 4-session interactive group coaching workshop that will foster reflection and growth. Register online at B-REx.com, visit PDRC or BCC, or call 303.464.5500, #9. All sessions held at BCC, Fee: $60

Thursday, October 28

2 - 5 p.m

Let’s Dance! Get swept away by the melodic vocals of local favorite, Tom Yook, and the music that brings you back! Whether you enjoy taking the dance floor by storm, or prefer to sit and listen, this event is for you! Light refreshments will be served. Register online by October 27 at B-REx.com or by calling 303.464.5500, #9. Fee: $7R/$9NR.

Tuesday, October 11, 10 - 11 a.m.

This class will explore how health, family, purpose, ad your finances impact your quality of life during retirement. Register online at B-REx.com or call 303.464.5500, #9. Free

Wednesday, October 12, 2 - 3 p.m.

Medicare and Medicaid are government-run health care programs meant to serve different populations. Medicare is an insurance program that serves people 65 ad older, and those who have been on disability for over two years. Medicaid is an assistance program that can pay medicare premiums and other costs for some people as well as nursing home and personal care services. Some people are eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid. This free class will help you make sense of the two. Register online at B-REx.com or call 303.464.5500, #9. Free

Monday, October 24 or Monday, October 31, 9 a.m - noon

Do you need help signing up for Medicare Part A or B? Or do you need to switch to a Part C plan? If you register for this class, a counselor will help you navigate through Open Enrollment until a plan is found that benefits you. Regsiter online at B-REx.com or call 303.464.5500, #9. Free

Monday, October 31, noon

Join us on Halloween day for a spooktacular

lunch! There is a costume contest with prizes for

first, second, and third place, sponsored

by Adara Living, and Halloween candy

sponsored by In Memoriam. Lunch will be

Angus beef cheeseburgers, salad, and dessert.

Register at B-REx.com, or by calling 303.464.5500, #9.

Fee: $4.50 60+ / $5 under 60.

Biscuits & sausage gravy, eggs, hash browns, cottage cheese, and a fruit cup will be served. Register at B-REx.com, or by calling 303.464.5500, #9. Fee: $4.50 60+ / $5 under 60.

Easy Ride is a grant-funded, voluntary contribution, and city-supported transportation service for Broomfield residents 60+ and adults with an ADA disability. To become an Easy Ride client, you will need to fill out a client information form and return it to the Broomfield Community Center. The form is available at BCC and on our website. You may also register by phone by calling 303.464.5534.

Easy ride schedules transportation to accommodate as many rides as possible. Three business days' notice is required; you may request rides up to two weeks in advance. For more information visit our website at Broomfield.org/369/Easy-Ride-Transportation.

With colder weather coming, please make sure all walkways and ramps are clear of ice and snow, to allow for safe transportation.

Easy Ride will be closed on Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

1 - 2 p.m.

October 6Finding Wellness is a 4-week series of classes taught by a personal trainer for aging adults focusing on topics designed to promote healthy living by teaching you how to properly lift weights, improve your balance, eat healthier on a budget, and use a variety of fitness equipment. Register at B-REx.com. Held at BCC. Fee: $30R/$36NR.

Instruction is given on weight machines and cardio equipment at the Paul Derda Recreation Center and the Broomfield Community Center. Learn the appropriate settings and techniques for different exercises designed for your body and its changing needs. This course is taught by a Certified Personal Trainer. Register at B-REx.com. Held at PDRC.

With Medicare Open enrollment around the corner, this is an excellent resource to reach out to. Benefits in Action is a Colorado SHIP (State Health Insurance Program) certified site and is her to help you with your Medicare questions. Call 1.888.496.4252 or 720.221.8354 for assistance, or visit www.benefitsinaction.org for more information. Benefits in Action is located at 12157 W Cedar Dr., Suite 100 in Lakewood, and is open Monday - Friday,

9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Whether you're seated or standing, Nymbl adapts to your unique balance needs - while having fun! It re-connects your brain and body with simple exercises and brain games, so you can improve your balance and enjoy more of life.

For more about Nymbl go to: https://co.fallsfree.com/

MahJongg

Tuesdays

1 - 4 p.m.

Healthy Hearts Walking

Tuesdays (BCC) Thursdays (PDRC)

8 - 10 a.m.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

3rd Tuesday

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Multiple Sclerosis

1st Tuesday

10 a.m. - noon

Parkinson’s Support Group

1st Tuesday

10:30 a.m. - noon

OLOC

2nd Saturday

Noon - 3 p.m.

Email olocincolorado@comcast.net for info.

Parkinson’s Carepartners Support Group

Friday following Parkinson’s meeting

10:30 a.m. - noon

Low Vision Peer/Tech Support

2nd Tuesday

1 - 2:30 p.m.

Grief Support Group

2nd & 4th Monday

10:30 - noon

New attendees call 720.325.2987

Huntington’s Disease

2022 dates: 4/12, 7/19, 10/11

7 - 8:30 p.m.

Bridge

Mondays

12:30 - 4 p.m.

Needlework

Fridays

12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Bunko

Last Tuesday of the month

1 - 4 p.m.

Canasta

Thursday

1 - 3:30 p.m.

Mexican Train

Wednesdays

1 -4 p.m.

Photo Club

4th Tuesday

6:30 - 9 p.m.

Beginning Line Dancing

Fridays

1:30 - 3 p.m.

Intermediate Line Dancing

Thursdays

10 - 11:30 a.m.

Woodcarvers

Thursdays

9 a.m. - noon

Newcomers Coffee

Connect with others, and learn about what’s happening for seniors in Broomfield!

2nd Monday

9 - 10 a.m.