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Happy New Year!
Please help us welcome the New Year with new faces and new programs! Katherine, the Recreation Coordinator, and Christi, the Resource Coordinator, joined us at the end of 2021 and have brought joy, creativity, and energy to the center. If you have not met them, please make sure to come by to say hello. We are adding a new face at the front desk! Debra will be working mornings with Joel working fewer hours. We are sure that all who visit the Senior Center will enjoy Debra's sparkling personality.
Our new programs include the addition of a Supper Club to our Trips section, a trip to Breckenridge to view snow sculptures, a tour of cool cars seen in movies, and more. If you are interested in learning a new musical talent, sign up for beginner guitar and ukulele classes!
Don't forget about the valuable resources that the Senior Center provides. Christi is happy to help with LEAP, Short Term Emergency Assistance programs, guidance, and a kind ear to listen.
We wish you all a safe and happy New Year from the Senior Services Team!
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The Senior Center is closed
January 17
in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Lafayette Book Clubs - Hybrid
Meet with fellow book lovers to discuss the pre-selected book once a month on Fridays. Join in even if you haven't finished reading the book! These book clubs meet at the senior center or via Zoom.
Mystery Book Club
The Color of Bee Larkham’s Murder – Sarah J. Harris
January 7 | 10-11am
Second Friday Book Club
Americanah - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
January 14 | 10-11am
Contact Olderadults@lafayetteco.gov for more information or to join either of these book clubs via Zoom. The book club representative will email Zoom meeting information. |
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Bowling
The Lafayette Silver Strikers meet at the Coal Creek Bowling Center on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:45pm. No need to register; drop in when you can. There is no commitment. $8.00 per bowler for three games.
Tuesdays & Fridays | 12:45pm | $8 per bowler
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Card Program
Have you heard about the Senior Card program? It has been in existence for many years, quietly engaging and providing outreach to seniors in our community by sending cards to seniors for celebrations, sorrows, or just to let someone know that people are thinking about them. We hope to brighten the recipient's day and bring a smile to their face by receiving a card.
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Card Games
Join us for laughter and enjoyment playing Mexican Train or other card games with others.
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Mexican Train & other card games - Thursdays | 1-4pm
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Pinochle - Mondays | 9-11:30am
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Shanghai Rummy - Mondays and Thursdays | 1-3pm
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Computer Lab
Are you in need of a computer? Visit the Senior Center, where a public computer is available for checking emails, researching information, or improving your technical skills. The Computer lab is open on a first-come-first-served basis.
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Crafters for Charity
Share your time and talents with us to support community members. Knit, crochet, stitch, or help create something to:
- brighten the day of a cancer patient
- bring warmth to a youngster
- assist local charities
We welcome new people, new ideas, and learning about new ways to contribute to our community.
Wednesdays | 1-3pm
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Educational DVDs
Enjoy educational videos from the Smithsonian Educational Series “America’s Founding Fathers.”
Second and fourth Thursdays monthly, 2-3:30pm
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Let's Brew Together
The more time Americans spend socially with family and friends, the more likely they are to report enjoyment and happiness in their lives without a lot of stress and worry. Overall, Americans’ self-reported mood improves with each hour of social time they spend in a day, up to about seven hours. Let’s boost each other’s moods and spend some time together! We will have coffee and light snacks – join us at the Senior Center, where we hope to grow connections and get to know each other better. Meets the first Friday monthly.
January 7 | 1pm
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Memory Games
Learn and share tips and tricks for enhancing your memory while enjoying entertaining memory games and interacting with others in a fun, safe environment. Pre-registration required.
January 21 | 11am-1pm
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Panera Bread - Sponsored by Cultivate
Every Monday and Wednesday at 10am, stop by and pick up Panera Bread at the Senior Center. Donations vary weekly.
Mondays & Wednesdays | 10am
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Puzzle Check Out Program
Puzzles are now available for check out at the Senior Center.
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Senior Social Hour - Virtual
Connect with others in the community on the first Thursday of the month at 1pm. Visit with several of your peers virtually from the comfort of your home. If you would like to be a part of the Senior Social Hour, please email Dana at Dana.Hoffman@lafayetteco.gov
First Thursdays | 1pm
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Whatevers
Catch up with our friends and make new ones while working on “whatever” craft you have. Bring your materials, or use ours and join the fun. If you would like to be part of the Whatevers group, email Olderadults@lafayetteco.gov.
Wednesdays, 9-10:30am
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Lap Robers
The Lap Robers is a group that creates small lap quilts to donate to area charities.. If you enjoy quilting and helping others, this group would love to have additional members join them! This group meets on the second and fourth Thursday of each month.
January 6 | 10am-noon
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Guitar Lessons
This guitar class is for the absolute beginner. Students will learn basic chords, picking patterns, strumming, rhythm and notes on the fretboard to enjoy playing various songs. Please bring a 6-string guitar to class. Teaching materials will be provided. Instructor: Felicity Muench.
Mondays | Jan. 3-Feb. 14
(no class 1/17)
10:30-11:30am | R $50 / NR $60
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
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Ukulele Lessons
Everyone will realize they can be a ukulele player in this beginning ukulele class. This class will provide students with instant access to making music and having fun. Focus points will be strumming and rhythms, reading tabs, improvising, and beginning songwriting. We will have fun singing familiar songs and learning basic chords. Please bring a ukulele to class.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
Wednesdays | Jan. 5-Feb. 2 | 10:30-11:30am | R $40 / NR $50
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A Matter of Balance
A Matter of Balance (MOB) emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling and increase activity levels. Participants learn to view falls and fear of falling as controllable, set realistic goals to increase activity, change their environment to reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance. Program provided by the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging.
Fridays | Jan. 21-Mar. 11 | 1-3pm | FREE
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
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No Cost Shoes
Pro Comfort will talk about no-cost shoes covered by Medicare/Medicaid. If you’re interested, there is a presentation about the program, and then stay for a complimentary 3D foot scan and get an order started.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
January 11 | 1:30-2:30pm | FREE
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Get Hip, Don't Slip!
"Get Hip, Don't Slip!" is a quick falls prevention education session provided by Vitality Rehabilitation. The risk of falling increases significantly during the winter/spring months. This event will focus on balance, strength, flexibility, endurance, and cognition and provide information and tips to increase general safety and fall awareness.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
January 18 | 10-11am | FREE
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Estate Planning Made Easy
Get a challenging job finished! In a single, easy session, you'll complete a will, financial power of attorney, and combined medical directive (including a living will, medical power of attorney, and organ donation), all with the help of Colorado licensed attorney Mike Anderson. This class includes all materials, witnessing, notarizing, individual review, and plenty of time for discussion and questions. Participants do not need to bring anything to the program. Rocky Mountain Legal Center will schedule individual follow-up sessions to complete documents. The fee is per person.
Please register at least one week before the program.
February 2 | 1-3pm
Age: 60+: FREE (Sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging.
Must be resident of BoCo.)
Age 21-59: R $125 / NR $150
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Basic Foot Care
Foot care for those who need just the basics: a foot soak, short lotion massage, and nail file pedicure. Service provided by Bonnie Miller, CNA. Appointment required. Please call 303-665-9052 to schedule.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
January 4 | 9-11:30am | R $22 / NR $26
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Medical Foot Care
Medical Foot Care is provided by the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and is offered on the third Wednesday of every month. Services include toenail trimming, callus filing, overall foot health check, and blood pressure checks. The VNA handles all scheduling and payments. Call 303-698-6496 for questions or to schedule an appointment.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
Medical foot care may be a benefit of your Kaiser plan.
Credit cards are preferred, but checks are accepted.
January 19 | $45 Medical foot care / $15 fingernails
Appointment required. Call VNA at 303-698-6496 to schedule an appointment.
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Ortho Bionomy® Bodywork
Ortho-Bionomy® is a therapeutic technique that relieves pain by helping the body rediscover its natural balance. This method of osteopath-based bodywork includes working with structure, lymph, fluids, neurology, organs, and the endocrine system, allowing the body to relax while opening neurological pathways that assist with and speed up the healing process. 45-minute sessions are provided by Laura Samel, practitioner. Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 to schedule.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
January 10 & 24 | 10am-2:45pm | $35R / $42NR
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Tai Chi 1
Tai Chi is a series of easy and gentle exercise movements performed in a slow, focused manner accompanied by deep breathing. Tai Chi develops body awareness to increase balance, promote activity, and improve health and mobility, encouraging independence and fuller lives. Tai Chi is safe for all ages and fitness levels. Registration Deadline: One week before the class date
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
Thursdays | Jan. 1-27 | 11am-noon | R $30 / NR $36
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Tai Chi Form
Tai Chi Form covers the first third of the form with a sort section of meditation and warm-up. This class is open to anyone, and any experience level is welcome; however, previous experience is recommended for the best experience. Held at the Senior Center, the registration deadline for these classes is one week before the session start date.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
Wednesdays | Jan. 5-26 | 11am-noon | R $30 / NR $36
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SilverSneakers® Classic
Have fun moving to music performing exercises focused on strengthening muscles and increasing range of movement for daily life activities. Participants can use handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball for additional resistance. Often a chair is used for seated exercises and standing support. Exercises can be modified to accommodate fitness levels.
Location: Bob L. Burger Recreation Center gym
Mondays | 12:15-1:15pm
Thursdays | 9:30-10:30am
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SilverSneakers® Stability
If you want to improve your balance and strength, this class is for you! Movements taught in class focus on improving strength and power in the ankle, knee, and hip joints while improving reaction time. This class is suitable for nearly every fitness level.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
Tuesdays| 10-11am
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Seated Stretch
Seated Stretch is performed from the comfort of a chair with no need to worry about getting down to and up from the floor! Experience yoga-based postures and stretches and engage in mindful and meditative flexibility exercises to help your recovery, mobility, posture, and energy!
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
Thursdays | 10-10:45am
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Lunch Buddies
Bring a friend or 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 Olderadults@lafayetteco.gov.
Please bring money for lunch, tax and tip.
LePeep, 3700 W 144th Ave C-400, Broomfield
January 19 | 11am-1pm | R $8 / NR $10
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Supper Club (Level 1)
Are you looking to enjoy a social evening and dinner with others at different restaurants? We have just the thing with no cooking and no clean-up! The registration fee includes reservations and transportation to the restaurant but does not include the meal price or tip.
January 18 | 4-6pm | R $8 / NR $10
Register by: Jan. 10
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National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (Level 2)
Dust off your boots and head down to the National Western Stock Show. Our first event will be watching a Pro Rodeo in the Denver Coliseum. Bring money and wear comfortable walking shoes to enjoy the offerings of the numerous vendors throughout the coliseum after the rodeo. Please dress appropriately for the weather.
January 20 | 9:15am-3:30pm | R $39 / NR $46
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Breckenridge Snow Sculptures (Level 3)
Sit back and enjoy the ride to Breckenridge as we set off to see the Breckenridge International Snow Sculpture Championship. In this world-renowned competition, 16 teams from around the world descend on Breckenridge to hand-carve 20-ton blocks of snow into enormous, intricate works of art. Visiting this temporary outdoor art gallery will include lots of walking outside at high altitudes as you stroll around town enjoying the sculptures on your own. Please dress appropriately in shoes for snow, and bring water to stay hydrated at altitude with money for lunch. The fee includes transportation and parking.
January 27 | 8am-6pm | R $22 / NR $27
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BOULDER COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING PROGRAMS |
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East Boulder County Diabetes Education & Support - Virtual
This monthly meeting provides education about nutrition, exercise, sleep, and each on Diabetes. For questions, call 303-441-4995. Sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging.
Second Mondays, 11am-noon
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Fresh Converstions - 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.
When: 2nd Mondays, 1–2pm
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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
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BCAAA Wellness Social Hour - Virtual
Connect with Wellness Programs participants and meet new friends. As we continue to physically distance, we will enjoy fun conversation and activities! Stay safe and stay engaged from the comfort of your own home.
Monthly: scheduling in process
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Rainbow Elders LGBTQ+ Teatime - Virtual
Teatime is coordinated by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging.
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Coal Creek Café and Meals on Wheels Programs
Could you or someone you know benefit from Coal Creek Meals on Wheels (CCMOW)?
CCMOW offers the following programs to provide community members with daily, hot, nutritious meals and related support services:
For more information about CCMOW's programs, program costs, or to sign up to receive meals, please visit coalcreekmow.org or call us at (303) 665-0566.
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The Meal Delivery Program mobilizes volunteers to deliver delicious made-from-scratch meals to clients Monday-Friday, plus two frozen meals for the weekend.
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In partnership with the City of Lafayette Senior Services, Coal Creek Café (located at the Josephine Commons Housing Development) serves meals Monday-Friday from 11:30 to 12:30pm. This program creates opportunities for guests to socialize with friends and neighbors while enjoying our delicious daily offerings.
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Plates for Pets clients receive a supply of pet food (for their cats, dogs, fish, birds, and rodents) along with their meal delivery on the last Monday of each month.
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Project Homecoming clients receive five free home-delivered meals after returning from a hospital stay regardless of their age and income.
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Smart911 Saves Time and Lives!
Smart911 is a service that allows you to create a free Safety Profile for your household to include any information you want first responders and 9-1-1 to have in the event of an emergency.
Should anyone in your household dial 9-1-1 from a phone associated with your Safety Profile, your profile is immediately provided to dispatch, displaying additional information that can be used to facilitate the proper response to your location.
Smart911 is active in areas all over the United States including Boulder County, Denver, Broomfield, and Westminster.
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Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance
The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard-working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. Our goal is to help bring warmth, comfort and safety to your home and family by assisting with heating costs.
Applications are accepted from November 1st to April 30th.
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Front Range Aging Solo Network
This resource and education group aims to connect solo agers to each other, provide a supportive environment, and offer learning opportunities to members.
Second Mondays | 4pm
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Generation Exchange
Provides free technology help for older adults through virtual one-on-one technology workshops.
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Ride Free Lafayette
Free, on-demand, door-to-door bus service for Lafayette.
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Mobility For All
Want to feel more confident using smartphone apps that help you get around? Call 720-564-2218 for details. Mobility for All is collaborating with community partners throughout Boulder County to offer transportation-related technology workshops to help community members of all ages and abilities feel more comfortable using transportation apps such as: Google Maps, Transit App, Lyft, Uber, and RTD Mobile Tickets.
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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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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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Loan Closet
Checkouts:
If you need basic mobility equipment, please call 303-665-9052 or email Olderadults@lafayetteco.gov. Equipment includes wheelchairs, walkers, knee scooters, canes, crutches, transfer benches, shower seats, and temporary ramps.
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Winter / Spring 2022 Activity Guide
Is available online. The Senior section begins on page 34.
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