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We are open!
We are excited to see you! Come see us at the Senior Center, Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm.
Fully vaccinated* people are welcome to enter without face coverings. Please be respectful, and let's all be kind to each other! Thank you.
*Fully vaccinated means that you are two weeks out from your second round of vaccination. (In accordance with the Boulder County Mask Ordinance.)
Click on this link to learn more.
Games are back!
- Pinochle on Mondays, 10-11:30am
- Shanghai Rummy on Mondays, 1-3pm
- Mexican Train and Games on Thursdays, 1-4 pm.
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Lafayette Book Clubs Hybrid* |
These book clubs meet at the Senior Center or 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
Sulari Gentill – ”After She Wrote Him"
Meets: July 2
Time: 10-11am
Book Club
Ann Patchett – “The Dutch House”
Meets: July 9
Time: 10-11am
Contact Heide Barrowman for more information or to join either of these book clubs via Zoom. Zoom meeting information will be emailed by the book club representative.
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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 we can contribute to our community.
Wednesdays, 1-3pm
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Puzzle Check Out Program
Puzzles are now available for check out at the Senior Center. Contact staff at Senior Services or call 303-665-9052 for more information.
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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 danabellomy.lafayette@gmail.com
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Computer Lab - Available onsite
The Computer lab is available for limited use with a reservation. Reservations are for one hour, and only one person will be allowed in the facility at a time.
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Whatevers
Catch up with our friends and make new ones while working on “whatever” craft you have. Bring any materials you have 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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Spellbinders Storytelling - Virtual
Theme: Animal Stories
Stories help us make sense of our world, impart a lesson, pass down history, and more. Stories 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. A link to join will be emailed 1-2 days before class.
July 16 | 10-11am | FREE
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Landlord/Tenant & Mobile Home Park Law – Virtual
Know your rights. This program will cover the basics of Landlord-Tenant Law and Mobile Home Park Law from the perspective of tenants' and residents' rights. We will discuss proper eviction procedures and special protections and protocols that exist due to the Covid-19 pandemic. We will also highlight community resources that are available to help people facing issues with their housing. Presented by Brett E. Landis, Managing Attorney, Boulder County Legal Services.
Register by 6/18.
June 22 | 10-11:15am | Free
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End of life planning: Making informed funeral choices
A funeral is often the third largest purchase any of us make in a lifetime, yet it is a purchase usually made by a family when they are not in an emotional space to make wise decisions. This presentation provides an overview of your funeral consumer rights and options so that you can make educated decisions about planning for the inevitable. By making these decisions ahead of time, you will give your family the gift of not having to guess what you would want and prevent overspending. Presenter: Sue Mackey, board president of The Funeral Consumer Society of Colorado. Register by 7/9.
July 13 | 11am-noon | Free
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Making Sense of Medicare's Alphabet Soup
Join Craig Stout, “Professor Medicare” and Insurance Broker, as he answers frequently asked questions like, “When do I enroll in Medicare? Do I stay with Original Medicare? Do I enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan? Do I stay with Original Medicare and add a Supplement and Part D plan? And what’s the cost of all this?” Professor Medicare will help answer these questions and the alphabet soup will go down as easy as A-B-C. Register by 7/16.
July 20 | 1:30-2:30pm | Free
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Estate Planning Made Easy - Virtual
Wills, powers of attorney, and living wills - Get a tough 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. Includes all materials, witnessing, notarizing, individual review, and plenty of time for discussion and questions. Participants do not need to bring anything to class. The fee is per person.
Age: 60+ FREE – (Sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. Must be resident of BoCo.)
Age 21-59: Residents: $125/Non-Residents: $150
Wednesday, 1-3pm
August 11
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Water Aerobics is starting back up at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center. Only Wednesdays as of right now. 10 participants per class. Participants can sign up on Webtrac or the front desk.
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Young at Heart Aerobic Flow - virtual |
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This is the virtual version of SilverSneakers® Classic. Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activities of daily living.
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SilverSneakers® Stability
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Movements taught in class focus on specific exercises to improve strength and power around the ankle, knee, and hip joints, while improving your reaction time. This class is designed for fall prevention and is suitable for nearly every fitness level.
The class is Monday from 10-11am in the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center gym.
Click on this link to sign up.
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SilverSneakers® Classic
Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneaker® ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.
Classes, located in the Bob Burger Recreation Center gym, are held:
Monday from 11:15-12:15pm
Friday 10:45-11:4am.
Click on this link to sign up.
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SilverSneakers® Yoga
Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
Class, located in the Bob Burger Recreation Center gym, is held:
Wednesday from 10-11am
Click on this link to sign up.
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Tai Chi 1 - Hybrid
Tai Chi is an exercise that is easy and gentle. Tai Chi develops body awareness that can help with balance. It encourages one to be healthy and mobile to maintain their independence and lead full lives. It is an exercise that is great for newbies, older people, and people who don’t like to sweat too much.
The class is held at the Recreation Center with limited space or virtually.
Zoom meeting information will be emailed out for virtual participants.
Thursdays, July 1 - 22 | 11am-noon | $30R / $36NR
Click on this link to sign up
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Tai Chi Form - Hybrid
Tai Chi Form covers the first through third forms with just a little meditation and warm-up. Any experience level is welcome. The class is held at the Recreation Center with limited space or virtually.
Zoom meeting information will be emailed out for virtual participants.
Wednesdays, June 30 - July 21 | 11am-noon | $30R / $36NR
Click on this link to sign up
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Cripple Creek Getaway - July 20-22 |
$140 per person( double occupancy)
$220 for( single room)
Price includes RT motorcoach, 2 nights at Double Eagle Hotel and Casino, one complimentary dinner $10 value, two full breakfasts off the menu at Lombard’s, Casino play card loaded to play, slot tournament, discount coupon book for town venues and free shuttle.
Call Aleta for more details and reservations: 720-382-3814
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Coming Soon - In-person Trips!
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Medical Foot Care – New Provider |
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. All scheduling and payments are handled by the VNA. 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.
July 21 | $40 Medical foot care / $15 fingernails
Appointment required. Call CNVA at 303-698-6496 to schedule an appointment
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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. It allows the body to relax while opening neurological pathways that assist with and speed up, the process of healing. 45-minute hand or foot sessions are provided by Laura Samel, NP. Location: Senior Center
June 28 and July 26 | 9am-2pm | $35R / $42NR
Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 to schedule an appointment
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Hearing Clinic
Family Hearing provides free audiology services such as ear check and cleaning, hearing aid inspection and cleaning, and hearing screenings.
Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 to schedule.
Aug. 10 | 1-2:30pm | FREE
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Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Programs |
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Medicare Basics Classes - Virtual
Participants will learn about how and when to enroll, how to avoid financial penalties, the different parts of Medicare, what is covered and what is not Medicare fraud, and other information related to Medicare. Visit BoulderCountyMedicareHelp.org for more information.
Click on the date below to register.
Medicare Cafecitos
El “Medicare Cafecito” en línea usará la plataforma de equipos de Microsoft (MS Teams) y por la línea de conferencia. El Cafecito ofrece información imparcial y actualizada. Acompáñenos para conversar sobre sus preguntas del Medicare. Todos son bienvenidos – beneficiarios, familiares, empleados/proveedores de servicios, y miembros de la comunidad.
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.
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.
When: 2nd Mondays, 11am-noon
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 - Virtual
Meets monthly: scheduling in process
Join our virtual community! Connect with Wellness program participants 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.
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.
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New 911 Emergency Notification
9-1-1 dispatch centers in Boulder County enhance services and emergency notification with Smart911.
Click on the link to learn more.
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Front Range Aging Solo Network
Are you aging solo or growing older without traditional family support? If so, this resource and education group aims to connect solo agers, provide a supportive environment, and offer learning opportunities to members. Meetings are on the second Monday of each month at 4pm. Email amandameier@trucare.org to be added to the invitation list or join the private Facebook group to connect and stay up to date with meeting topics and upcoming events
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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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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 at 720-699-9319 or rpatrick@alz.org.
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Needed: Panera Bread Program Volunteers
Senior Services is looking for volunteers to help with the Panera Bread program. If you are interested we would love to have your help!
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Checkouts:
If you need basic mobility equipment the Lafayette Senior Center is here to help. Equipment includes wheelchairs, walkers, knee scooters, canes, crutches, transfer benches, shower seats, and temporary ramps.
You can reserve items and schedule a pick-up time by calling 303-665-9052 or emailing Senior Services.
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