What's new with Senior Services?March 15, 2022
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Senior Advisory Board VacanciesAre you interested in making a difference in the lives of Lafayette seniors and their families?
Join the Senior Advisory Board of Lafayette Senior Services. The seven-member Senior Advisory Board, comprised of Lafayette residents, advises City Council and Senior Service staff in matters pertaining to Lafayette's 55 and older population. SAB members serve three-year terms and have the opportunity to work with the Boulder Area Conference on Aging and participate in Senior Law Day conferences.
Any resident, 18 years of age or older, is welcome to serve on the board! Meetings are the second week of the month at 4:30pm.
Join the Senior Advisory Board |
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Volunteer Opportunity!Please join us as we make Plarn Mats for the Homeless. We need people to help organize and cut grocery bags to make the plarn and anyone willing to assist with crocheting the mats (bring your hooks, size P or bigger). You can also donate plastic grocery bags to the Senior Center for this project. If you are interested in joining us or would like more information, please call 303-661-1499 or email Christi.santi@lafayetteco.com.
March 25 | 1-4pm |
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Lafayette Book Clubs - VirtualMeet with fellow book lovers to discuss the pre-selected book once a month on Fridays. Join the discussion even if you haven't finished reading the book! These book clubs meet at the Senior Center or via Zoom.
Mystery Book ClubThe Husband's Secret – Liane Moriarty April 1 | 10-11am
Second Friday Book ClubSold on a Monday - Kristina McMorris
April 8 | 10-11am
Contact Olderadults@lafayetteco.gov for more information or to join either of these book clubs via Zoom. The book club representative will email Zoom meeting information. |
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BowlingThe Lafayette Silver Strikers meet at the Coal Creek Bowling Center on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:45pm. No need to register; drop in when you can. There is no commitment. $8.00 per bowler for three games and shoe rental if needed.
Tuesdays & Fridays | 12:45pm | $8 per bowler |
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Card ProgramHave you heard about the Senior Card program? It has been in existence for many years and quietly engages seniors in our community. It provides outreach to seniors in the Lafayette community. We send cards to seniors for celebrations, sorrows, or just to let someone know that people are thinking about them. We hope receiving a card brightens the day and brings a smile to someone's face.
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Card GamesJoin us for laughter and enjoyment playing Mexican Train or other card games with others. - Mexican Train & other card games - Thursdays | 1-4pm
- Pinochle - Mondays | 9-11:30am
- Shanghai Rummy - Mondays and Thursdays | 1-3pm
- NEW! Bridge Group - players needed! - Thursdays from 1-4pm
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Computer LabAre you in need of a computer? Visit the Senior Center, where a public computer is available for checking emails, researching information, or improving your technical skills. The Computer lab is open on a first-come-first-served basis. |
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Crafters for CharityShare 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 to contribute to our community.
Wednesdays | 1-3pm |
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Educational DVDsEnjoy educational videos from the Smithsonian Educational Series “America’s Founding Fathers.”
Second and fourth Thursdays monthly | 2-3:30pm
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Lap RobersThe Lap Robers is a group that creates small lap quilts to donate to area charities. If you enjoy quilting and helping others, this group would love additional members!
This group meets on most Thursdays. Please call 303-665-9052 for specific dates.
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Panera Bread - Sponsored by CultivateEvery Monday and Wednesday at 9am, stop by and pick up Panera Bread at the Senior Center. Donations vary weekly.
Mondays and Wednesdays | 9am
Attention: We are currently looking for new volunteers to assist with picking up our Panera Bread Donation. Please call 303-665-9052 or email olderadults@lafayetteco.gov if you would like more information about this opportunity.
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Puzzle Checkout ProgramPuzzles are available for checkout at the Senior Center.
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Senior Social Hour - VirtualConnect with others in the community on the first Thursday of the month at 1pm. Visit with several of your peers virtually from the comfort of your home. If you would like to be a part of the Senior Social Hour, please email Dana at Dana.Hoffman@lafayetteco.gov
First Thursdays | 1pm
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Tech TuesdaysDo you have a question about your cell phone? Do you want to learn to send or make your photos into an album? How about increasing the font size on your device to see it more easily? Answer all these questions and much more at Tech Tuesdays, held at the Senior Center, hosted by Peak to Peak High School's Interact Club.
March 29 | 3:30-4:30pm | Free
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WhateversCatch up with our friends and make new ones while working on "whatever" craft you have. Bring your materials, or use ours and join the fun. Email Olderadults@lafayetteco.gov if you would like to be part of the Whatevers group.
Wednesdays | 9-10:30am
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Spellbinders: Stories of SpringJoin Spellbinders’® trained veteran storytellers as they bring a variety of story genres to life. You'll also discover how Spellbinders develop their craft using sound, rhythm, and repetition to paint memorable word pictures.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave
March 25 | 10-11am | Free
Register online |
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RESOURCE CLASSESTo register, contact staff at Olderadults@lafayetteco.gov, call 303-665-9052, or register online using the links below. |
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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.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
March 18 | 11:00am-1pm | Free
Fall Prevention Screening Event
Genesis Rehab's e-Vitality Check is used to determine a person's cognitive and functional status by identifying changes in a person's physical, emotional, environmental, social, career, and intellectual well-being. These checks, completed by Vitality Rehab team members under the supervision of a licensed physical, occupational, or speech therapist, efficiently, accurately, and comprehensively document a person's status. Pre-registration required
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
March 22 | 10am-noon | Free |
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Medical Foot CareThe Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) provides Medical Foot Care on the third Wednesday monthly. Services include toenail trimming, callus filing, overall foot health check, and blood pressure checks. The VNA handles all scheduling and payments.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
Medical foot care may be a benefit of your Kaiser plan. Credit cards are preferred, but checks are accepted.
March 16 | $45 Medical foot care / $15 fingernails
Appointment required. Call VNA at 303-698-6496 to schedule an appointment.
Ortho Bionomy® BodyworkOrtho-Bionomy® is a therapeutic technique that relieves pain by helping the body 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 healing process. Laura Samel, a practitioner, provides 45-minute sessions.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
March 21 | 10am-2:45pm | Resident $35 / Nonresident $42
Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 to schedule.
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Tai Chi 1Tai Chi is a series of easy and gentle exercise movements performed in a slow, focused manner accompanied by deep breathing. Tai Chi develops body awareness to increase balance, promote activity, and improve health and mobility, encouraging independence and fuller lives. Tai Chi is safe for all ages and fitness levels. Registration Deadline: One week before the class date. Thursdays | March 17-April 7 | Resident $30 / Nonresident $36 Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave. 11am-noon | Register online
Tai Chi FormTai Chi Form covers the first third of the form with a sort section of meditation and warm-up. This class is open to anyone, and any experience level is welcome. For the best experience, previous experience is recommended. Held at the Senior Center, the registration deadline for these classes is one week before the session start date. Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave. Wednesdays | March 16-April 6 | 11am-noon | Resident $30 / Nonresident $36Register Online
SilverSneakers® Classic 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 Mondays | 12:15-1:15pmThursdays | 9:30-10:30am View class schedule.
SilverSneakers® Stability 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| 10-11am View class schedule.
Seated StretchPerform Seated Stretch from the comfort of a chair; no need to worry about getting down to and up from the floor! Experience yoga-based postures and stretches and engage in mindful and meditative flexibility exercises to help your recovery, mobility, posture, and energy!
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave. Thursdays | 10-10:45am
Thursday TrackersDo you enjoy walking outdoors? Meet others who like to do the same and enjoy a walk around Old Town Lafayette or one of our local Parks or Open Spaces. At the end of the walk, we usually meet at a coffee shop to enjoy refreshments. Generally 40-60 minutes, walk times vary according to the group, location of the walk, and weather. If you have walking sticks, please bring them. Remember to dress appropriately for changing weather and bring water.
Location: Meet at the Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave., then we will hike the Coal Creek Trail. March 17 | 9-10am | Resident $2 / Nonresident $3 |
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Lunch BuddiesBring a friend or meet new people while enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. Lunches take place from 11am-1pm on the third Tuesday of the month. Email Olderadults@lafayetteco.gov if you would like to be part of the Lunch Buddies group.
Please bring money for lunch, tip, and tax.
North Side Tavern, 12708 Lowell Blvd, Broomfield
April 13 | 11am-1pm | Resident $8 / Nonresident $10
Register online |
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Join the Supper Club, and visit a different restaurant each month.Make new friends and enjoy great food adventures. We do the driving; you pay for your meal. - Tuesday, April 19: we will spice it up with outstanding Mexican food at Casa Alegre in Louisville.
4-6pm | Resident $8 / Nonresident $10 | Register online
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Growing Gardens at Long Family FarmFor the past 20 years, Growing Gardens, located on 11 acres on the Long Family Farm in Boulder, has brought stainable agriculture education and food donations to over
136,000 Boulder County residents. The 90-minute guided
walking tour includes a visit with the goat herd and will take you through the property. Lunch is on your own.
April 14 | 10am-2pm | Resident $18 / Nonresident $22
Register online
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Mother Cabrini Shrine and LunchVisit the Mother Cabrini Shrine on the east slope of Lookout Mountain and take a self-guided tour to visit the chapel, Sacred Heart of Jesus statue, gardens, museum, and more. Learn about the history and how Frances X. Cabrini negotiated the purchase of the property, b etween 1909 and 1910, after falling in love with the Colorado mountains. After your walk, enjoy lunch at the Shrine. There will be a lot of walking at altitude, and the weather may be chilly. Dress appropriately for outdoor walking and wear comfortable shoes.
April 22 | 9:30am-3pm
Resident $18 / Nonresident $ 22
Register online |
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BOULDER COUNTY AGENCY ON AGING
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Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Age Well Series - VirtualThe Age Well Series is a unique opportunity to broaden and add depth to your understanding of aging and realize the growing scale and importance of our regional network of advocates, researchers, innovators, and practitioners.
Register and get more information by visiting Age Well Series - Boulder County. |
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Diabetes Education & SupportThis group, facilitated by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator, is for Boulder County older adults (60+) with a diabetes diagnosis or those caring for someone with a diabetes diagnosis. Registration is required, but there is no cost to attend. To register, please email us at iinfohealthyaging@bouldercounty.org or call 303-678-6115 and leave a message with your contact information.
Aging Mastery Program for CaregiversThis program, open to caregivers and non-caregivers, combines goal-setting, daily practices, and peer support to help participants make meaningful changes in their lives. This six-week program is fun, innovative, interactive, and empowers you to spend more time each day doing things that are good for yourself and others. Caregivers are those who help a relative or friend with chores, errands, personal care, and more.
Questions? Email us at iinfohealthyaging@bouldercounty.org or call us at 303-441-4583.
Medicare Basics Classes & CounselingOur Medicare Counseling program offers live, virtual Medicare Basics Classes throughout the month at varying times. Classes provide unbiased, up-to-date information about Medicare enrollment, benefits, costs, what and how Medicare pays, choices under Medicare plans, how they work, and prescription drug coverage.
Visit Medicare Counseling - Boulder County for the most up-to-date schedule of classes.
Fresh Conversations - VirtualFresh Conversations is an evidence-based nutrition education program focused on timely nutrition topics presented monthly. Fresh Conversations is led by Patti Murphy, RDN, a registered dietitian in Boulder. For questions or to register, please email infohealthyaging@boulddercounty.org or call 303-441-4995.
Free Nutrition CounselingA registered dietitian nutritionist is available to help you with a variety of concerns, from mindful eating to digestive disorders and gut health. Call the counseling number and a dietitian will then contact you. English counseling: 303-678-6115Spanish counseling: 720-930-0223
Rainbow Elders LGBTQ+ Teatime - VirtualThe Boulder County Area Agency on Aging coordinates Teatime. To access Teatime virtually through Zoom, use this link: Access Virtual Teatime Contact Michael Chifalo at mchifalo@bouldercounty.org or 303-441-4518 for more information.
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program at the Lafayette Public LibraryThe program provides tax preparation assistance to low-to-moderate-income taxpayers, with particular attention paid to individuals who are 50 or older. The Tax-Aide program generally consists of two visits. An initial short visit to scan taxpayer documents and a second brief visit one week later to review the prepared return, receive a paper copy, and sign forms permitting the return to be filed electronically.
Appointments available on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Call 303-665-5200 option 5 to schedule an appointment
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Coal Creek Café and Meals on Wheels ProgramsCould you or someone you know benefit from Coal Creek Meals on Wheels (CCMOW)?
CCMOW offers the following programs to provide community members with daily, hot, nutritious meals and related support services:
Meal Delivery Program mobilizes volunteers to deliver delicious made-from-scratch meals to clients Monday-Friday, plus two frozen meals for the weekend. Coal Creek Café (located at the Josephine Commons Housing Development) serves meals Monday-Friday from 11:30 to 12:30pm. This program creates opportunities for guests to socialize with friends and neighbors while enjoying our delicious daily offerings. Plates for Pets clients receive a supply of pet food (for their cats, dogs, fish, birds, and rodents) along with their meal delivery on the last Monday of each month. Project Homecoming clients receive five free home-delivered meals after returning from a hospital stay regardless of their age and income.
For more information about CCMOW's programs, program costs, or to sign up to receive meals, please visit coalcreekmow.org or call us at (303) 665-0566. |
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Smart911 Saves Time and Lives!Smart911 is a service that allows you to create a free Safety Profile for your household to include any information you want first responders and 9-1-1 to have in the event of an emergency. Should anyone in your household dial 9-1-1 from a phone associated with your Safety Profile, your profile is immediately provided to dispatch, displaying additional information that can be used to facilitate the proper response to your location. Smart911 is active in areas all over the United States, including Boulder County, Denver, Broomfield, and Westminster. Register at Smart911 or download the app to your phone.
Colorado Low-income Energy AssistanceThe Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard-working Colorado families, seniors, and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. LEAP's goal is to help bring warmth, comfort, and safety to your home and family by assisting with heating costs. Applications are accepted from Nov.1 to April 30. For more information, visit the Colorado Department of Human Services at www.colorado.gov/cdhs/leap or call 1-866-HEAT HELP (1-866-432-8435).
Front Range Aging Solo Network This resource and education group aims to connect solo agers to each other, provide a supportive environment, and offer learning opportunities to members. Second Mondays | 4pm Email amandameier@trucare.org to be added to the invitation list or join the private Facebook group.
Generation ExchangeGeneration Exchange provides free technology help for older adults through virtual one-on-one technology workshops. Learn more about Generation Exchange to get your questions answered with one-to-one support.
Ride Free LafayetteFree, on-demand, door-to-door bus service that connects you to places within the City of Lafayette. Riders can book a ride by phone, online, or via the On-Demand Transit: Rider app. A bus will arrive at a pick-up location at a designated time. Schedule your trip and learn more on the Ride Free Lafayette webpage.
Mobility For AllWant to feel more confident using smartphone apps that help you get around? Call 720-564-2218 for details. Mobility for All collaborates with community partners throughout Boulder County to offer transportation-related technology workshops. These workshops 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. Find virtual Mobility for All workshops here.
Cultivate's Carry-out CaravanThis program connects community members 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. Clients are responsible for paying for their groceries with a credit or debit card, but volunteer-powered shopping and delivery are completely free. Sign up to receive groceries or volunteer by calling 303-443-1933 or visit www.cultivate.ngo.
Alzheimer's Association - Dementia Caregiver Support Groups - VirtualSupport groups are for family or friends who have a loved one with any kind of dementia. Groups are facilitated by the Alzheimer's Associations' screened, trained, and supervised volunteers. To find a Support Group that fits your schedule, visit Alzheimer's Association Support Groups or call 800-272-3900.
Loan Closet You can check out equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, knee scooters, canes, crutches, transfer benches, shower seats, and temporary ramps. Check out basic mobility equipment by calling 303-665-9052 or emailing Olderadults@lafayetteco.gov.
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Masks No Longer Required in Boulder County indoor spacesAlthough masks will no longer be required, Boulder County Public Health recommends all individuals 2 years and older wear a mask while around others. Schools, childcare centers, private businesses, and employers may choose to implement their own policy requiring masks for individuals in their space.
Please be courteous to those who choose to continue wearing a mask. |
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Winter / Spring 2022 Online Activity GuideFind the Senior section starting on page 34. |
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