January 1, 2021
What's new with Senior Services?
Information from Boulder County Public Health-
Additional information on the COVID-19 vaccination effort can be found here: https://covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine. This is a new and comprehensive resource from the state health department.
Group Fitness Programs
We have the fitness classes you need to keep you healthy and active.

  • SilverSneakers Yoga
  • Thai Chi 1
  • Thai Chi Form
  • Thursday Trackers
  • and more

Click on this link to learn more and sign up.
Colorado Street Art Tour - Virtual
While we remain vigilant during the pandemic, it does not mean we can’t take in the colorful art around the state. Take this tour from the safety of your own home and view creative murals from local artists. If you enjoy what you see, we are tentatively planning a Denver Graffiti Tour sometime this summer depending COVID regulations. Click here to enjoy the virtual Art Tour.
Spellbinders Storytelling - Virtual

Theme: Winter Tales and New Beginnings
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. This program will be conducted online using Zoom.

Friday, January 15
10-11am
FREE

Email olderadults@lafayetteco.gov or call 303-665-9052 to register
Lunch Buddies Virtual
Meet new people while enjoying lunch from the comfort of your own home via Zoom. Lunches take place from 11am-12:45pm on the third Tuesday of the month. If you would like to be part of the Lunch Buddies group email olderadults@lafayetteco.gov
Zoom meeting information will be emailed out. 
January 19, 2021
11:00am- 12:45pm
Free
Lafayette Book Clubs - Virtual
These book clubs meet virtually via Zoom once a month on Fridays to talk about the preselected book. Join us even if you haven't finished reading the book!

Mystery Book Club
Anthony Horowitz – “Magpie Murders”
Meets: January 8
Time: 10-11am

Book Club
Elizabeth Berg – “The Story of Arthur Truluv”
Meets: January 15
Time: 10-11am

Contact heide.barrowman@lafayetteco.gov  for more information or to join either of these book clubs via Zoom. Zoom meeting information will be emailed out by the book club representative.
Medical Foot Care
For those with medical conditions such as Diabetes, fungus, and heart conditions. Includes warm towel wrap, short foot and lower leg massage, corn and callus treatment, toenail cutting and filing. Service provided by Lynette Mauge-Marshall, RN. Appointments required. Call 303-665-9052 x 0 to schedule.

Fees: $38 Residents/ $46 Non-Residents
Wednesday, January 20, 9am-4pm
Ortho-Bionomy Body Work
Ortho-Bionomy is Osteopath-based bodywork and includes working with structure, lymph, fluids, neurology, organs, and the endocrine system. The method is based on comfort and allowing the body to relax, often opening up neurological messages that assist with and speed up the process of healing.
45-minute hand or foot sessions are provided by Laura Samel, practitioner.

Appointments required. Call 303-665-9052 x 0 to schedule. 

Fees: $35 Residents/ $42 Non-Residents
Monday, January 25, 9am-2pm
Medicare Basics Classes - Virtual
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging offers Medicare Basics Classes throughout the county. These classes are designed for anyone wanting to understand Medicare enrollment, plans, benefits and costs.
Click on a date below to register.
Organ and Body Donation: My Final Gift - Virtual

How Can I Make A Difference When I’m Gone? Many of us feel that once we no longer need our body, it would be nice for it to go to some good purpose as our final gift. But there is much confusion about what it means to donate one’s organs to save a life vs. the option to donate our whole body or organs for medical research. Can I do both? Will I get a free funeral? Am I too old to donate? Join this presentation if you are considering any of these options and you’ll be able to make an educated decision. Presenter: Sue Mackey of Out of the Box End-of-Life Planning. 
Call 303-665-9052 x 0 or email olderadults@lafayetteco.gov to register.
Free
Wednesday, January 13, 1-2pm
Senior Social Hour
Join us and connect with other seniors in the community on Thursdays at 1pm. Visit virtually with your peers in the comfort of your home. If you would like to be part of the Senior Social Hour email olderadults@lafayetteco.gov
Did you know we have a Virtual Recreation Center?
We are committed to serving Lafayette in person and virtually. Support your health by staying active, fit, motivated, and safe with the Bob Burger Virtual Recreation Center.

Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Programs
Medicare Basics Classes - Virtual
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging offers Medicare Basics Classes throughout the county. These classes are designed for anyone wanting to understand Medicare enrollment, plans, benefits and costs.
Click on a date below to register.

Diabetes Self-Management Program - Virtual
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging is offering a virtual version of the diabetes version of the Healthier Living/Chronic Disease Self-Management Program This class is designed for people living with diabetes. Participants will receive a book and will participate in weekly virtual meetings.
When: Tuesdays, January 21 – March 4, 1-3:30 pm (January 21 is an introductory session)
 
East Boulder County Diabetes Education & Support - Virtual
This monthly meeting provides education about nutrition, exercise, sleep and the effect of each on Diabetes. For questions, call 303-441-4995. Sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging.
January 11, 11am-12pm
 
Diabetes Prevention Program - Virtual
This is an evidence based, lifestyle change program focusing on topics such as healthy eating, physical activity, weight loss and stress management. This program will be offered in a virtual setting. Sponsored by the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging and free to qualified county residents. To find out if you qualify, or for more information, contact Patti Murphy via email pamurphy@bouldercounty.org or at 303-441-4710.

Fresh Conversations – New Program! - 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: Second Mondays starting January 11, from 1-2 pm
Please email us at infohealthyaging@boulddercounty.org for questions.

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

BCAAA Wellness Social Hour:
Join our virtual community! Connect with participants of Wellness Programs and meet new friends. As we continue to physically distance, we will be celebrating the upcoming holiday season virtually with some fun conversation and activities! Stay safe and stay engaged from the comfort of your own home.
contact us for information: infohealthyaging@bouldercounty.org
Meets monthly: scheduling in process

Rainbow Elders LGBTQ+ Virtual Teatime
Tea Time, coordinated by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, meets virtually monthly on the second Thursday from 4-5pm. Contact Michael Chifalo at mchifalo@bouldercounty.org or 303-441-4518 for more information.
Community Resources
Dementia Caregiver Support Groups - Virtual
Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association, 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.
Ride Free Lafayette
Free, on-demand, door-to-door bus service for Lafayette.

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
AARP Smart Driver Classes - Online
Looking for a discount on your car insurance while brushing up on your driving skills? While in-person classes are cancelled, you can still take the course online with a special 25% off discount through February 28, 2021. Website: www.aarpdriversafety.org Promo code for 25% off discount: DRIVINGSKILLS
Loan Closet
Checkouts:
If you are in need of basic mobility equipment the Lafayette Senior Center is here to help. You can reserve items and schedule a pick up time by calling 303-665-9052 or emailing olderadults@lafayetteco.gov. Equipment includes: wheelchairs, walkers, knee scooters, canes, crutches, transfer benches, shower seats, and temporary ramps.
Returns:
Equipment returns are by appointment only on January 26. Please schedule a return time by calling (303) 665-9052 x 0 or email olderadults@lafayetteco.gov.
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