What's new with Senior Services?Aug. 1, 2022
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Artwork at the Senior CenterCome see the artwork at the Senior Center! We're displaying pieces by Artist Angi Beauheim through the end of August. |
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Looking for Artists for the Older Adult Artist ShowcaseIf you are a local recreational or amateur artist age 55 or older, we invite you to display your 2-D original artwork at the Lafayette Senior Center throughout September.
Artists, please contact Dana.Hoffman@lafayetteco.gov for entry information.
The entire community is invited to enjoy these pieces on display throughout September at the Lafayette Senior Center during open hours.
Annual Ice Cream Social Enjoy delicious ice cream on us during the coolest event of the year, our Annual Ice Cream Social! Gather at the Senior Center with friends and choose from a variety of tasty ice cream flavors to cool down a hot summer day. Sponsored by TRU PACE
Aug. 25 | 2-3pm | Free
Register through WebTrack
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Lafayette Book ClubsMeet with fellow book lovers to discuss the preselected book once a month on Fridays. Join in the discussion even if you haven't finished reading the book! These book clubs meet at the Senior Center.
Mystery Book Club"All the Devils Are Here" - Louise Penny Aug. 5 | 10-11am
Second Friday Book Club"The Dressmaker's Gift" - Fiona Volpy
Aug. 12 | 10-11am
Email olderadults@lafayetteco.gov for more information. |
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Card ProgramHave you heard about the Senior Card program? This program has existed for many years and quietly engages and provides outreach to seniors in our 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.
We would love to hear from you. Please send requests to olderadults@lafayetteco.gov |
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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 an item 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 plastic yarn, "plarn" and 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 finished, mats are donated to Sister Carmen and the Lafayette Police Department.
Aug. 12 and 26 | 1-4pm |
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Panera Bread - Sponsored by CultivateStop by every Monday and Wednesday at 9am to 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 Hour-HybridConnect 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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Summer Bingo!Looking for a fun time this summer? 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 think someone else might enjoy that you already own and no longer need. You'll enjoy the laughter and competitive fun of the game. We hope you will join us.
Fourth Fridays | 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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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. Aug. 9 | 11am-noon | Free | Register through WebTrac |
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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.
Aug. 17 | $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.
Aug. 15 and 29 | 10am-2:45pm | Residents $35 / Nonresidents $42
Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 to schedule.
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Hearing ClinicsFamily Hearing is back to provide free audiology services such as ears checked and cleaned, hearing aids inspected and cleaned, and hearing screenings. Please call 303-665-9052 to schedule your appointment.
Aug. 16 | 1-2:30pm | Free
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Tai Chi 1Tai Chi, a series of easy and gentle exercise movements performed in a slow, focused manner accompanied by deep breathing, develops body awareness to increase balance, promote activity, and improve health and mobility, encouraging independence and fuller lives. These exercises are safe for all ages and fitness levels. Register by: Sept. 1.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
Thursdays, Sept. 8-29 | 11am-noon | Residents $30 / Nonresidents $36
Register through WebTrac |
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Tai Chi FormTai Chi Form covers the first third of the form with a short section of meditation and warm-up. Previous experience is recommended to get the most out of this class; however, this class is open to everyone, and any experience level is welcome. Register by: Aug 31.
Location: The Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
Wednesdays, Sept. 7-28 | 11am-noon | Residents $30 / Nonresidents $36
Register through WebTrac |
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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 (PDF) |
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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
Fridays | 10:15am
View online class schedule (PDF) |
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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 Fridays | 8am
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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 board the bus that will take you to the Orchard Town Center in Westminster. Once there, enjoy the summer concert that plays from 6-8pm, go shopping, or join someone for dinner. The options are endless!
Transportation for all four concerts this summer will be provided by bus. You are welcome to join one or all of them. Dress for the weather and bring money for dining and/or shopping.
Aug. 13 and 27 | 5:15-8pm | $8 Residents / $9 Nonresidents
Register through WebTrac |
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Lafayette Library’s Makerspace: Wood Forging
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.
Aug. 23 | 1-2pm | Free
Register through WebTrac |
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Loveland Adventure!
Level 2 Walking
Let's take a 45-minute drive north for an adventure viewing some of the loveliest outdoor art you will find. Loveland has installed outdoor public art valued at over $9 million for all to see. We will visit two parks and the downtown area where you can enjoy art, shop, and visit fabulous restaurants.
Aug. 31 | Noon | $15 Residents / $18 Nonresidents
Register through WebTrac |
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Candlelight Dinner Theater - Cinderella!
Level 1 WalkingJoin us for a lovely evening with dinner at a show in Johnstown's theater. Cinderella, a Tony Award-winning musical, delights audiences with its surprisingly contemporary take on the classic tale. This lush production features an incredible orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations, and all the magical moments you love—the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the lavish ball, and more—plus some surprising new twists!
This musical will transport you back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Ago” in this hilarious and romantic experience for anyone who’s ever had a dream.
Transportation from the Senior Center. Dinner is included.
Aug. 18 | 5-10pm | $75 Residents / $90 Nonresidents
Register through WebTrack
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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.
More series information
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Diabetes Education and 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, and interactive. It 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 infohealthyaging@bouldercounty.org or call 303-441-4583.
Medicare Basics Classes and 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: 303-678-6115Spanish 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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Coal Creek Café and Meals on WheelsCould 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 11:30-12:30pm. 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. Fix-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 volunteering or learning more about the services provided by Cultivate, 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. The Alzheimer's Association's groups are facilitated by 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 the Senior Center. Find the Senior section starting on page 46 at lafayetteco.gov/ActivityGuide. |
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New Fall 2022 Recreation Activity Guide available online July 29
Program registration begins
Aug. 2 for Residents
Aug. 9 for Nonresidents.
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