Senior Services will be closed on the following dates in January:
Monday, January 3, in observance of New Year's Day
Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King, Jr Day
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Birthday Lunch
Do you have a birthday in January, and are a Broomfield resident? Celebrate with us at the Lakeshore Cafe birthday lunch on Friday, January 7! Visit B-REx.com to register for lunches, stop by the front desk.
Elvis' Meatloaf, salad, and Elvis' birthday dessert will be served!
Fee: Free for January resident birthdays, $4.50 for 60+, $5 for everyone under 60.
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Staff Spotlight
Tanya Rohr, Admin Tech II
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Tanya has been with the City and County for over 15 years. Tanya joined Senior Services in 2009, after working in Public Works for 3 years. She moved to Broomfield as a young girl in 1981. She has met many great people and made some great friends along the way. She even met her husband and best friend!
Fun Facts:
- Tanya and her husband, Dean, have seven children between them, and three (plus one on the way) grandchildren.
- When not working, Tanya and Dean enjoy traveling, especially to other countries, near beaches.
- She and her husband love to be adventurous and be outdoors.
- Tanya and Dean have an addiction to working out and friendly challenges with friends and family.
- She and Dean have three fur babies - Whiskey, Tango, and FoxTrot
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North Metro Fire Extinguisher Tutorial
Thursday, January 13, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
For more information and to register, visit B-REx.com.
Would you like to learn how to use a fire extinguisher or what to look for when purchasing one? North Metro Fire Department can help!
Cop Talk
Wednesday, January 19, 11 a.m. - noon
Held monthly on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Registration not needed. For more information, visit B-REx.com. Cop Talk is an event that brings officers and the community members together over coffee to discuss various issues.
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TED Talks Series on Aging
Tuesday, January 25, 10- - 11 a.m.
What Makes a Good Life
What keeps us happy as we go through life? If you think it's fame and money, you're not alone, but according to psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, you're mistaken. As the director of a 75-year-old study on adult development, Waldinger has unprecedented access to data on true happiness and satisfaction. In this talk, he shares three important lessons learned from the study as well as some practical, old-as-the-hills wisdom on how to build a fulfilling, long life. For more information and to register, visit B-REx.com.
Tuesday, March 29, 11 a.m. - noon
Life's Third Act
Tuesday, May 24, 11 a.m. - noon
Older People are Happier
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Taxes - Need help filing your 2021 taxes?
AARP Tax-Aide will be providing free tax assistance to seniors with low to moderate income. The services will begin February 4, and will be offered every Friday until April 8 at the Broomfield Community Center in the Crawford Conference Room. Registration opens January 10 for Broomfield residents, and January 24 for non-residents.
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Extended Trips
Come for a presentation on upcoming extended trips from Collette Travel on Wednesday, January 12, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. at BCC, in the Burns Conference Room. The first trip for 2022 is called Southern Charm. Heading to Charleston Historic District, SC, Savannah, GA, and Jekyll Island, GA. Come meet the new Collette Travel Rep and let her know what destination travel you would like to see.
Upcoming Events for 2022
Spring Fling Dance - Thursday, May 12
Active Adult Anniversary Party (formerly known as SilverSneakers Anniversary Party) - Friday, July 15
Fall Ball Dance - Thursday, October 27
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5280+ Senior Chorale at Broomfield
The 5280+ Senior Chorale at Broomfield is a non-auditioned mixed-voice choir that emphasizes the social, emotional, physical, and mental health benefits of choral singing older adults. It is open to anyone ages "50 to 80+" who seek arts, education and performance opportunities under the direction of professional artists. No previous choral experience is necessary. Come for a fun, fulfilling, and challenging musical adventure with a repertoire that includes arrangements of popular music, show tunes, and seasonal and other favorites that will appeal to singers and audience members alike! There will be a live performance in Lakeshore Cafe during the Healthy Hearts lunch on Wednesday, January 5 at noon. To register for Healthy Hearts lunch, visit B-REx.com. After the performance, Cindy Runkel and Brian Leatherman (co-founders) will be in the Fireside Lounge to answer questions. Call 303.464.5526 for more information. |
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NEW Hula Fitness Class
Hula Fitness is a low-impact class using authentic hula steps and hand movements. Let the island music inspire you to move, smile, and sweat. It's time for your inner hula dancer to shine! Class included in all facilities pass. Held on Tuesdays, beginning January 4, 1:15 p.m. BCC Studio 1. Register online at B-REx.com.
Finding Wellness
Finding 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. Held on Tuesdays for 4 weeks, beginning Wednesday, February 2, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. at BCC. Ages 60+. Register online at B-REx.com.
Spring Fitness Challenge
Our annual Spring Fitness Challenge is your chance to get in shape for the spring and summer with group personal training! Led by a certified personal trainer, you train with
7 - 11 additional people to accomplish your personalized weight loss and exercise goals. Weight and body fat loss are monitored, motivating workouts that challenge and create change, nutritional guidance, and weekly goals are set by your personal trainer. Challenge runs for eight weeks with final weigh outs at the end of the challenge. The individual that loses the greatest percentage of body fat loss out of all the participants will win a Recreation Pass for a year! Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning Tuesday, January 25, 8 a.m., PDRC. Register online at B-REx.com.
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EASY RIDE TRANSPORTATION
Broomfield Easy Ride provides quality transportation for Broomfield residents age 60+ and individuals with disabilities. All riders must be registered prior to scheduling. Register by calling 303.464.5534, or online at Broomfield.org/EasyRide. Masks are required on the buses and are available from drivers if needed.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with the earliest drop off at 8:30 a.m. and latest pick-up at 4:15 p.m. Medical trips outside of Broomfield are now offered five days a week, Mon.- Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Scheduling:
Please schedule your transportation needs as soon as you know the date and time (up to two weeks in advance). This helps accommodate all member's needs. Please Note: when requesting a ride with less than three days' notice, every effort will be made to accommodate your ride, however, short notice requests can not be guaranteed.
Drivers will not always be available to wait for appointments that are less than 45 minutes. Your patience is appreciated; drivers will be there as soon as possible after your call is received.
Easy Ride does not operate as a taxi service or run emergency medical trips. If you need immediate attention, call 9-1-1.
Why can’t I reach a live person? Why do I need to leave a message?
Over the past several month's Easy Ride has seen an increase in ride requests and new members. These are both very welcome events and we are excited for the growth in our department. This has led to office staff driving more, and an increase in the number of phone calls. This also means that calls may go to voicemail. The majority of the calls received are returned the same business day; all calls are returned within one business day.
One of the options is to press “0” for immediate assistance. If you are experiencing an emergency please hang up and dial 911. Otherwise, pressing “0” takes your call to another department. These other departments cannot: schedule your ride - you must press 1 to do this; arrange for pickup - you must press 2 for this; they also cannot see your pickup time or any of your Easy Ride information. By pressing “0” you will be transferred directly back to Easy Ride or to the Program Supervisors direct line (which is not answered when the Supervisor is out of the office for any length of time), which will delay your return call. In the month of November, Easy Ride received 1583 phone calls, which equates to 83 calls a day during the 19 days Easy Ride was open. This means roughly 1 call every 6 minutes. We check voicemails and return all calls by the end of the day unless a message is left after 4:00, in which case, it will be returned the following business morning. Please make sure you check your voicemail as we do leave messages.
Easy Ride will be closed on Monday, January 3, in observance of New Year's Day
Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King, Jr Day.
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OTHER BROOMFIELD RESOURCES
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BROOMFIELD PALS: Broomfield Pals connects neighbors who can use a helping hand with projects at their homes. For more information, visit Broomfield.org/BroomfieldPals.
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Re-imagine RTD System Optimization Plan
As part of the ongoing Reimagine RTD process, RTD will be releasing a draft System Optimization Plan (SOP) for public review in early January 2022. The SOP will act as a route-by-route guide for how RTD will grow services back from existing COVID-19 levels. RTD developed the draft SOP to:
- Ensure the system provides service equitably throughout the District
- Reverse / mitigate trends of ridership loss
- Improve service performance / efficiency
- Ensure fiscal sustainability
- Address changing travel market demands
- Remain competitive
- Improve service quality
An online mapping tool will be available in early January to capture public comments on the SOP. Check back at the link below soon to provide your feedback. You will be able to see how your trips may change, and let RTD know what you think. This link provides additional information about the overall Reimagine RTD project.
Public meetings on the first phase of SOP implementation will be held in late January/early February. Dates, times, and a link to each of the public meetings will be posted at the link below in early January.
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