What's new with Senior Services?July 1, 2022
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Operating HoursThe Senior Center is open to the public. View operating hours
Closed Independence Day, July 4 |
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Lafayette Book ClubsMeet with fellow book lovers to discuss the preselected 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.
Mystery Book ClubWinter Counts – David Heska Wanbil Weiden July 1 | 10-11am
Second Friday Book ClubThe Stationery Shop - Marjan Kamali
July 8 | 10-11am
Email Olderadults@lafayetteco.gov for more information. |
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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. - Mexican Train, Shanghai Rummy, Bridge, and other card games
Thursdays | 1-4pm - Pinochle - Mondays | 9-11:30am
- Shanghai Rummy - Mondays and Thursdays | 1-3pm
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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, and 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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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 | 10am
Please call 303-665-9052 for specific dates. |
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Mats for HomelessWe need people to help organize and cut grocery bags to make the plan 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. Once mats are completed, they are donated to Sister Carmen and the Lafayette Police Department.
July 8 and 22 | 1-4pm |
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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
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Puzzle Checkout ProgramPuzzles are available for checkout at the Senior Center. |
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Senior Social HourConnect with others in the community on the first Thursday of the month at 1 pm. 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 | 1 pm |
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Summer Bingo!Are you looking for a good time? Bring yourself, a friend or two, and a wrapped, white elephant-style gift to the Senior Center to play a few rounds of Bingo! A white elephant-style gift is something you have and don't need that you think someone else might enjoy. There will be laughter and fun, something we all could use more of. We hope you will join us.
Fourth Friday Monthly | 1pm |
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WhateverCatch up with our friends and make new ones while working on "whatever" craft you have. Join the fun and bring your materials or use ours. Email Olderadults@lafayetteco.gov if you would like to be part of the Whatever group.
Wednesdays | 9-10:30am
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Tech TuesdayBring any and all of your computer and phone questions to these helpful sessions where your questions can be answered one on one with a tech-savvy teen from Peak to Peak’s Interact Club.
July 12 and July 16 | 3:30-4:30pm
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Spellbinders® Storytelling “Tales of Colorado and Beyond” 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. The topic for this session is “Tales of Colorado and Beyond.” July 15 | 10-11am | Free | Register through WebTrac |
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Medicare 101 Are you turning 65 soon or just turned 65? Do you have questions about Medicare? This class is for you! It will answer common Medicare questions, such as:
• What does Medicare cover? • How do I enroll in Medicare? • Should I enroll in Medicare if I’m still working and have health insurance from my employer? • How can I tell if a Medicare Advantage or Medicare Supplement plan is right for me? • How can I avoid a Part D Late Enrollment Penalty?
This class is offered by Medicare Teachers Inc. They will be available after the class to meet one on one if you have more specific questions. August 9 | 11am- noon | Free | Register online |
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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 checks, and blood pressure checks. The VNA handles all scheduling and payments.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
July 13 and 20 | $45 Medical foot care / $15 fingernails
Medical foot care may be a benefit of your Kaiser plan. Credit cards are preferred, but checks are accepted.
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.
July 11 and 25 | 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.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
Thursdays, July 7-28 | 11am-noon | Residents $30 / Nonresidents $36
Register online for class |
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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.
July 27 | 11am-noon | Residents $30 / Nonresidents $36
Register online for class |
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SilverSneakers® ClassicHave fun moving to music and performing exercises focused on strengthening muscles and increasing the range of movement for daily life activities. Participants can use handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneakers ball for additional resistance. A chair is used for sitting down exercises and for standing support. Exercises can be modified to accommodate fitness levels.
Location: Bob L. Burger Recreation Center gym
Mondays | 12:15-1:15pm
Thursdays | 9:30-10:30am
View online class schedule |
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SilverSneakers® StabilityIf 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
New class starting June 3! Fridays | 10:15am
View online class schedule |
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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.
Fridays | 10:15-11am |
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Friday Walk and TalkMeet others who like walking around Lafayette. We will meet at the Senior Center parking lot and take a 1-2 mile walk around town. Dress appropriately for the weather, wear comfortable shoes, and bring your water and smiles. Meets the fourth Friday of each month at 8am.
Location: Meet at the Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
Fourth Friday Monthly | 8am
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TRIPS AND TOURSRegister by emailing staff at Olderadults@lafayetteco.gov, calling 303-665-9052, or registering online using the links below. |
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Summer Concerts and Dinner at the Orchard Level 2 Walking It is time to enjoy the summer season! Meet at the Senior Center to jump on the bus that will take you to the Orchard Town Center in Westminster. Once there, enjoy the summer concert that plays from 6 – 8 PM, go shopping or join someone for dinner. The options are endless!
This bus will provide transportation for four concerts this summer. You are welcome to join one or all of them! We will provide descriptions of the concerts in the Spotlight. Dress for the weather and bring money for dining and/or shopping.
July 9 and 30 | 5:15-8pm | $8Residents / $9 Non-residents
Register through WebTrac |
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Cheyenne Frontier Days - Level 3 Walking Whether you have been to “The Big Daddy of Them All” or not, you are in for an action-packed day when you join us for this bus trip to Cheyenne. We head out early to catch the day opening parade in historic downtown Cheyenne.
We then head to the event grounds where we will see the awe-inspiring Thunderbirds fly over several times. You will have time to explore the Indian Village, the Old West Museum, the many vendors and, of course, enjoy some food.
Tickets for the Rodeo starting at 1pm are included, so dust off your boots, or comfy tennis shoes and join us on this adventure! Dress comfortably and bring money for activities and food. The fee includes bus and rodeo tickets.
July 20 | 7am | $55 Residents / $66 Non-residents
Register through WebTrac |
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Denver Museum of Nature and Science and Lunch at Cracker Barrel– Level 2-3 Walking We begin our adventure by departing the Senior Center at 11am. Our first stop is lunch at Cracker Barrel. after lunch, our next stop is the Denver Museum of Nature and Science where we will arrive around 1pm to look at the exhibits. You have the option to attend the Imax theater or Planetarium for an additional cost. We will leave the museum around 4pm. Please bring money for lunch and extra activities.
July 14 | 11am | $26 Residents / $31 Non-residents
Register through WebTrac |
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Meet us at the Lafayette Library’s Makers Space - Level 1 Walking One of Lafayette's many treasures is the Makerspace in the Lafayette Library. Learn
to use this space and make a project with your friends from the Senior Center. We
will create four different projects this summer. Meet us at the Lafayette Library at
the designated time and bring along the suggested items to complete the project.
July 26 | 1-2pm | Free
Register through WebTrac
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BOULDER COUNTY AGENCY ON AGING
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Boulder County Area Agency Age Well Series The 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.
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Diabetes Education & SupportThis group, facilitated by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Certified Diabetes Educator, is for Boulder County adults 60 and older with a diabetes diagnosis or those caring for someone with a diabetes diagnosis. Registration is required, but there is no cost to attend. Register by emailing infohealthyaging@bouldercounty.org or calling 303-678-6115 and leaving 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 iinfohealthyaging@bouldercounty.org or call 303-441-4583.
Medicare Basics Classes & CounselingThe 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@bouldercounty.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: 303-678-6115 Spanish 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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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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Front Range Aging Solo NetworkThis 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. |
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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 our 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
CultivateCarry-out Caravan This 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. YardBustersThis program connects seniors in Boulder County who face the challenge of maintaining their yards during the Spring, Summer, and Fall months with volunteers to assist with basic yard cleanup. Fit-ItCultivate's Fix-It program connects volunteers to seniors in Boulder County who face challenges in maintaining their homes. Volunteers can perform simple home repairs, wheelchair/walker repairs, and grab bar installations. If you are interested in knowing more about the services provided by Cultivate or volunteering, call 303-443-1933 or visit www.cultivate.ngo.
Alzheimer's Association - Dementia Caregiver Support Groups Support 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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Summer 2022 Activity GuidePrinted copies are available at Senior Center. Find the Senior section starting on page 46 at Lafayetteco.gov/ActivityGuide. |
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