May 2022
Senior Services will be closed on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.
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Mother's Day Lunch/Birthday Friday!

Friday, May 6, noon.
Bring your Mom, or come to celebrate and remember her, to the Lakeshore Cafe Mother's Day luncheon. The kitchen is preparing a special slow simmered beef lunch for all. Entertainment is provided. Pre-registration is required at B-REx.com. Fee: $6 Resident/$7.50 Non-Resident. Cancellations made after May 4 will result in no credit/refund.
Quarteto Nuevo Playing Live!

Friday, May 13,
Lakeshore Cafe
noon.
Lunch is beef empanadas, salad, and dessert. Register at B-REx.com.
Fee: $4.50 ages 60+/$5 ages under 60
Spring Fling Senior Dance
Come dance to the music of Tom Yook
Thursday, May 19, 2 - 5 p.m.
Broomfield Community Center
280 Spader Way
Pre-registration is required. Register online at B-Rex.com, or by calling 303-464-5500, #9 Activity Code 142118-A.
Fee: $7 resident/$9 non-resident


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Thank You Griswold Home Care for sponsoring the 2022 Volunteer Recognition Lunch!

Senior Services would like to thank Griswold Home Care for their generous support for the 2022 Volunteer Recognition Lunch. Volunteers play a crucial role in helping Senior Services operate. This lunch is a way of saying THANK YOU! With the help of Griswold Home Care, the lunch was free to all volunteers and there was a jazz band for entertainment. Griswold is currently the Respite Care contractor for Senior Services. Griswold also provides other non-medical home care services such as homemaking, companionship, personal, hospice, and live-in/overnight care. For more information, you can visit www.GriswoldHomeCare.com or call 877.268.3277
EDUCATION
Weather Watching
Friday, May 13, 10 - 11 a.m.
Join CBS4 Weather Watcher, Susan Roth, as she talks about the CBS4 Mobile Weather Lab, the challenges of Colorado weather, and the excitement of being a weather watcher. Feel free to bring any weather-related questions you have. Register at B-REx.com. FREE.

Focus on Fixed Income
Wednesday, May 18, 11 a.m. - noon
Fixed Income is an educational program geared to people who are interested in creating a reliable income stream. Topics covered will include: setting your fixed-income foundation, common bond characteristics, and investing in bonds. Presented by Holly Chandler, CFP, of Edward Jones. Register at B-REx.com. FREE.

TED Talks Series on Aging: Older People are Happier
Tuesday, May 24, 11 a.m. - noon
In the 20th century we added an unprecedented number of years to our lifespans, but is the quality of life as good? Surprisingly, yes! Psychologist Laura Carstensen shows research that demonstrates that as people get older they become happier, more content, and have a more positive outlook on the world. Register at B-REx.com. FREE.
Upcoming June Events
Line Dancing Workshop
For those of you that would like to "brush up" on your line dancing skills, now is your chance to participate in the line dancing workshop. All dances taught will be at the improver, low intermediate level. Come dance with Judy Yamakishi and Eugene Walls, our dance instructors extraordinaire. Registration is required, no drop-ins. Register online at
B-REx.com, or by calling 303.464.5500, #9. Code 242118-A.

Featured Resource of the month
Need help with your digital devices and tech? The library can help! Drop in with brief questions about software and apps on your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or e-reader. For more information, please call 720.887.2350 or visit the information desk on the second floor of the library. Locations and times - just drop by anytime during one of the sessions below - no registration is required.
1st Tuesday
from 3 - 5 p.m. at the Broomfield Library - 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield
1st and 3rd Wednesday
from 11 a.m. - noon at the Broomfield Community Center, 280 Spader Way, Broomfield
2nd Wednesday
from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at the Skyestone Lodge 11057 N. Montane Dr, Broomfield

Wait! There's more!
Pole Walking
Wednesdays, May 4 - May 25, 8 - 9 a.m.
PDRC
Pole walking in its simplest form is walking with poles! It helps you safely walk by supporting your body joints. You experience a connection between the upper and lower body as you increase your cardio, strength, and mobility in the upper extremities. Learn the proper form to walk efficiently and safely with this style of exercise. Poles provided. Register at B-REx.com
Fee: $32 Rec Pass Holder/$42 Resident/$48 Non-Resident

Active Adult Yoga Workshop
Wednesday, May 11, 2 - 3:30 p.m.
BCC
Work with a yoga instructor in a small group to focus on the primary poses used in yoga class. Whether you have been attending for years or are new to your yoga practice, you will benefit from the workshop.
Register at B-REx.com
Fee: $8 Rec Pass Holder/$10 Resident/$14 Non-Resident
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