What's new with Senior Services?March 1, 2023 |
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St. Patrick's Day LuncheonJoin us for a unique St. Patrick's Day special and luncheon.
Wear green for the luck of the Irish in 2023 and enjoy the festivities with wonderful friends and a great Irish meal! March 17 | Noon-2pm
$8 Residents / $10 Nonresidents Register through WebTrac |
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Lafayette Book ClubsMeet with fellow book lovers to discuss the monthly preselected book 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"The Long Fall" - Walter Mosley March 3 | 10-11am
Second Friday Book Club"Just Mercy" - Bryan Stevenson
March 10 | 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 their 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 with others. - Mexican Train, Shanghai Rummy, Bridge, and other card games - Thursdays | 1-4pm
- Pinochle - Mondays | 9-11:30am
- Shanghai Rummy - Mondays and Thursdays | 1-3pm
- NEW! Rummikub - Fridays, 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 DVDs Enjoy educational videos from the Smithsonian Educational Series "The Presidents."
Second and fourth Thursdays monthly | 2-3:30pm |
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Lap RobersThe Lap Robers group 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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Mats for HomelessWe need people organizing and cutting 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.
March 10 | 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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Tech TuesdayDo you have a question about how to use your cell phone? Do you want to learn how to send photos or make your photos into an album? How about increasing the font size on your device to read more easily? Answer all these questions and more at Tech Tuesdays, held at the Senior Center and hosted by Peak to Peak High School's Interact Club. March 28 | 3:30-4:30pm |
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Whatever Catch 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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Growing Plants from Seed Learn how to have your best garden by attending this workshop taught by Amy Lentz, CSU Home Horticulture Program Coordinator.
Discover which annuals should be seeded directly in the garden, the best time to start indoor starters, and how to introduce your indoor starters to the outside, so they don't go into shock.
March 7 | 1-3pm | $3 Residents and Nonresidents
Register through WebTrac |
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Creative BrushstrokesAre you in the mood to do something creative? Rebecca Lefebvre was when she opened The Hearth, her art gallery and shop on East Simpson, in the summer of 2022. She will lead this relaxing and creative painting session at the Senior Center. Learn about Rebecca and her art at rebecalefebvre.art and register to join us for the class! All supplies are provided. March 14 | 1-3pm
$15 Residents / $17 Nonresidents Register through WebTrac |
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Making at the Library MakerspaceThis spring, create and make projects in the Makerspace, where Senior Services staff and library professionals will be available to assist you. Create your tea light jar. Use premade designs or create your own on the Cricut.
Materials for the small tea light holders will be provided. If you would like to use a larger jar, please bring one. March 16 | 1-3pm | Free Register through WebTrac |
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Spellbinders StorytellingStories help us make sense of our world, impart a lesson, pass down history, and more. They teach us to love, forgive, be, and strive for better than we have. Join Spellbinders-trained veteran storytellers and new volunteers as they bring a variety of story genres to life. You'll also discover how Spellbinders develop their craft through sound, rhythm, and repetition to paint memorable word pictures. March 24 | 10-11am | Free Register through WebTrac |
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Chinook Pharmacy - Medication Check and DisposalWe are pleased to have a pharmacist from Lafayette's Chinook Pharmacy at the Senior Center. If you are uncertain whether you are taking medications that might interact harmfully or have old or expired medications that you would like the pharmacist to take off your hands, please attend this event. March 6 | 11am - noon | Free Register through WebTrac |
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ThinkFirst Fall Prevention ClassFalls are the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths for people over age 65 and a leading reason for emergency room visits in the United States each year. Falls can cause brain injuries, hip fractures, and other devastating consequences. Many falls could be avoided through simple preventative measures. View the ThinkFirst To Prevent Falls presentation on the basics of fall prevention. March 7 | 1-2:30pm | Free Register through WebTrac |
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AARP Smart DriverImprove your skills and increase your safety when driving. Earn a certification valid for three years. Graduates may qualify for a discount on their auto insurance. Open to all individuals 50 and older. - Fees: $20 AARP Members / $25 Non-Members
- FREE for current AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Holders. Proof of insurance from each participant is required to get this offer.
- Payment is made to the instructor at the time of the class. Cash or check only.
March 28 | 12:30-5pm 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.
Medical foot care may be a benefit of your Kaiser plan. Credit cards are preferred, but checks are accepted.
March 15 | $55 Medical foot care / $15 fingernails
Appointment required. Call VNA at 303-698-6496 to schedule an appointment.
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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: Lafayette Senior Center
March 13 | 10am-2:45pm
$40 Residents / $48 Nonresidents
Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 to schedule |
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Lions Club GlassesThe Senior Center is proud to partner with our local Lions Club to offer FREE sunglasses and reading glasses to seniors in need. The Lafayette Lyons Club also accepts donations of prescription glasses that individuals in our community no longer need. Stop by the Senior Center if you need reading glasses or sunglasses on the following dates: March 3 | 11:30am-12:30pm |
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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 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: Lafayette Senior Center
Tuesdays | 10-11am
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: Lafayette Senior Center
Thursdays | 10-10:45am
Fridays | 10:15-11am
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Flamenco Fitness ClassTry something new in 2023 with our Flamenco Fitness Class! Join Mariana Ole for fitness-based Flamenco Classes and have fun while getting fit. March 9 and 16 | Thursdays | 11am-noon
$10 Residents / Nonresidents Register through WebTrac |
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Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain at CUGeorge Hinchliffe's Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is a group of all-singing, strumming ukulele players who have become world-famous for their unexpected interpretations of film scores and rock 'n' roll. Joyous, heartfelt, and wonderfully clever, these beloved Macky Auditorium favorites are as hilarious as they are fiercely talented. Have a ukulele? Bring it and play along! April 18 | 5-10pm
$43 Residents / $51 Nonresidents Register through WebTrac |
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Hammond's Candy Factory Trip Since 1920, Hammond's has been crafting sweet treats by hand. Take the 45-minute tour to learn how they create these treats and indulge in some free samples. After the tour, candies are available for purchase if you would like to take some home. Lunch is at the Red Rooster Café just down the road from Hammond’s. Please bring money for lunch and wear comfortable walking shoes.
March 21 | 10am-3:30pm
$10 Residents / $12 Nonresidents
Register through WebTrac |
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Boulder County Area 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.
This six-week program is fun, innovative, and interactive. It empowers you to spend more time doing good things for yourself and others daily. Caregivers 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. Courses 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. Patti Murphy, RDN, a registered dietitian in Boulder, leads Fresh Conversations. For questions or to register, please email infohealthyaging@bouldercounty.org or call 303-441-4995.
Free Nutrition CounselingA registered dietitian nutritionist can help you with various 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 Could 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 11:30am-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, and program costs or to sign up to receive meals, please visit coalcreekmow.org, call (303) 665-0566, or apply: https://www.coalcreekmow.org/meal-application
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Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) – Broadband Service for Low-Income HouseholdsSpread the news! The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has collaborated with broadband service providers across the U.S. to subsidize internet access for low-income households under Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). Any household that is below 200% of the Federal Poverty Line or has a member of the household that receives government benefits such as SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, WIC, Pell Grant, or Free and Reduced-Price Lunch is eligible for:
- Up to a $30/month discount on your internet service
- Up to a $75/month discount if your household is on qualifying Tribal lands
- A one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, tablet, or desktop computer (with a co-payment of more than $10 but less than $50)
- A low-cost service plan that may be fully covered through the ACP (Comcast, CenturyLink/Lumen, and most cell phone carriers have fully covered plans)
Front Range Aging Solo NetworkThis resource and education group aims to connect solo agers, 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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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) |
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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. |
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Ride Free LafayetteFree, on-demand, door-to-door bus service 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. |
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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 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 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 free. Fix-It
Cultivate’s Fix-It program connects volunteers to Boulder County seniors facing the challenge of maintaining their homes. Volunteers can perform home repairs, wheelchair/walker repairs, and grab bar installations. If you are interested in knowing more about the services Cultivate provides or volunteering for them, please call 303-443-1933 or visit www.cultivate.ngo.
Alzheimer's Association - Dementia Caregiver Support GroupsSupport 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 Checkouts: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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Not finding what you need?Email us at: OlderAdults@lafayetteco.gov
The Lafayette Senior Center is located at 103 S. Iowa Ave, Lafayette, 80026 |
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