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Come by the Senior Center wearing your Spooktacular Costume and join others as we laugh, play games, dance, and have a spooky lunch. Wear your favorite costume and burn those holiday calories at our howling dance party. Lunch and drinks provided. Door prizes for best costumes. Please register by 10/22.
October 29 | noon-2pm | R $6 / NR $8
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Snow Removal Program
Our volunteer-powered Snow Removal program is for Lafayette residents age 55+ for whom hiring a service provider presents a financial hardship.
Contact the Resource Coordinator at 303-661-1499 to sign up.
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Lunch Buddies
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 Senior Services.
Please bring money for lunch, tax and tip.
Reelfish Fish & Chips, 2770 Arapahoe Road #112, Lafayette
October 19 | 11am-1pm | $8R / $10NR
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Trips and tours are back, along with a brand new bus! |
Manitou Cliff Dwellings - Manitou Springs
Oct. 15 | 9am-5pm | $23 R / $30 NR
Denver Mob Tour - Denver
Oct. 28 | 10am-3pm | $30 R / $36 NR
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Educational DVDs
Experience educational videos from the Smithsonian Educational Series “America’s Founding Fathers”.
Second and Fourth Thursday of each month, 2-3:30pm
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Whatevers
Catch up with our friends and make new ones while working on “whatever” craft you have. Bring your materials and join the fun. If you would like to be part of the Whatevers group, email Senior Services.
Wednesdays, 9-10:30am
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Memory Games
Learn & share tips and tricks for enhancing your memory while enjoying some fun memory games and interacting with others in a fun, safe environment.
Third Friday of every month 11am-1pm - October 15
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Panera Bread is back every Wednesday
Every Wednesday at 10am, stop by and pick up Panera Bread at the Senior Center. Donations vary from week to week. Call ahead at 303-665-9052
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Senior Social Hour - Virtual
Join us and connect with other seniors in the community on Thursdays at 1pm. Visit with several of your peers virtually in the comfort of your home. If you would like to be part of the Senior Social Hour, email olderadults@lafayetteco.gov
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Puzzle Checkout Program
Puzzles are now available for check out at the Senior Center. Contact staff at Senior Services or 303-665-9052 for more information.
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Mexican Train and 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 1-3pm
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New Water Fitness Classes
The Bob Burger Recreation Center just expanded its Water Fitness offerings. In addition to Water Yoga and Shallow Water Aerobics, we invite you to experience H20 Pilates and LeBlast Splash H20!
Water Yoga | Monday & Wednesday | 9:30-10:30am
Shallow Water Fitness | Monday & Wednesday | 10:30-11:30am
LaBlast Splash H20 | Friday | 10:30-11:15am
Deep Water Fitness | Monday | 6-7pm
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Young at Heart Aerobic Flow |
Enjoy an aerobic fusion of Tai Chi, Taekwondo, and Chair Yoga. Expect to move gently and flow dynamically for a complete mind-body workout.
Location: The Bob Burger Recreation Center Group Fitness Studio
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 11am-noon
Saturdays | 11:30am-12:30pm
Contact staff at Senior Services or 303-665-9052 with questions or for more information.
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SilverSneakers® Stability
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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| 10-10:45am
Contact staff at Senior Services or 303-665-9052 with questions or for more information.
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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, 111 W. Baseline Road
Mondays | 11:15am-12:15pm
Fridays | 8-9am
Contact staff at Senior Services or 303-665-9052 with questions or for more information.
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Tai Chi 1
Tai Chi is easy and gentle exercise involving series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Tai Chi develops body awareness that can help balance, promote activity, and improve health and mobility, encouraging independence and fuller lives. Tai Chi is safe for all ages and fitness levels.
Thursdays, October 14-November 4 | 11am-noon | $30R / $36NR
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Tai Chi Form
The Tai Chi Form class will cover the first third of the form with a little meditation and warm-up. This class is open to anyone, and any experience level is welcome. Class is held at the Senior Center with limited participant numbers or virtually.
Wednesdays, October 13-November 3 | 11am-noon | $30R / $36NR
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Thursday Trackers
Meet others who like walking around Old Town Lafayette or one of our local Open Spaces/parks. At the end of the walk, we usually meet at a coffee shop to enjoy refreshments. Walk times vary according to the group, location of the walk, and weather (45-60 minutes). If you have walking sticks, please bring them.
Location: meet at Walden Ponds
October 14 | 9-10am | $4
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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 check. The VNA handles all scheduling and payments. Call 303-698-6496 for questions or to schedule an appointment.
Medical foot care may be a benefit of your Kaiser plan.
Credit cards are preferred, but cash and checks are accepted.
October 20 | $40 Medical foot care / $15 fingernails
Appointment required. Call CNVA 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 to 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 process of healing. Laura Samel, an Ortho-Bionomy practitioner, provides 45-minute hand or foot sessions. Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 x 0 to schedule.
Location: Senior Center
October 18 | 9am-2pm | $35R / $42NR
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Lively Tours and Talks- Sisters of Courage
Storyteller Dave Lively introduces us to the Harbison family. We will learn about Annie and Kittie Harbison, who homesteaded a peaceful mountain valley that we know and love, and the turmoil they faced as they started their life over. Learn about their story leading up to the development (and underdevelopment) of Rocky Mountain National Park and discover how the Harbison ranch buildings were removed to allow their ranch to become the west entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.
October 7 | 10am-noon | Fee: R $4 / NR $5
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Spellbinders- Halloween Tales of Terror
Stories help us make sense of our world, impart a lesson, pass down history, and more. They teach us to love, to forgive, to be just and to strive for better than we have. Join Spellbinders’® trained veteran storytellers and new volunteers as they bring a variety of story genres to life.
October 15 | 10-11am | Free
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Estate Planning Made Easy - Virtual
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.
October 13 | 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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BOULDER COUNTY AREA AGENCY ON AGING PROGRAMS |
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Medicare Open Enrollment Appointments
Boulder County will be holding virtual appointments to assist with questions about Medicare Open enrollment beginning October 19 and running through December. Call or email now to schedule your appointment.
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Fresh Conversations - 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.
When: Monthly: scheduling in process
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Rainbow Elders LGBTQ+ Teatime - Virtual
Tea Time is coordinated by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging.
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New 911 Emergency Notification
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Front Range Aging Solo Network
This resource and education group aims to connect solo agers, provide a supportive environment, and offer learning opportunities to members.
When: 2nd Mondays, 4pm.
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Generation Exchange
Provides free technology help for older adults through virtual one-on-one technology workshops. Learn more here.
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Ride Free Lafayette
Free, on-demand, door-to-door bus service for Lafayette.
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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 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 at 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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