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Senior
Boulder
BoulderSeniorServices.com
Services
Registration:
May 14
PROGRAM GUIDE SUMMER 2019
Programming for Older Adults in
June, July and August
BOULDER SENIOR SERVICES
Table of Contents Senior Resources
Senior Services Information���������������3
Registration Information��������������������4
Community Services and Resources��6
Ongoing Activities�����������������������������7
Boulder Seniors Foundation���������������8
Resources & Partnerships �����������������9
Meals on Wheels������������������������������10
City of Boulder Senior Resources offers support,
World Elder Abuse Day��������������������11 information and community programs to help you
age well in Boulder, or as a local or long-distance
Gatherings����������������������������������������12 caregiver. Picture shows Jacki Myers and Myrna
Classes���������������������������������������������13 Cuevas, Senior Resource Specialists.
Cooking Classes�������������������������������17 Senior Services Staff
Chautauquan Series��������������������������17 Senior Services Manager
Eden Bailey
Lifelong Learning ���������������������������18
Senior Programs Manager
Technology Classes �������������������������20 Maureen Dobson
Day Trips������������������������������������������21 Senior Resource Specialists
Fitness Classes���������������������������������24 Jacki Myers
Dance Classes����������������������������������26 Myrna Cuevas, bilingüe
Massage and Reflexology����������������27 Customer Service Representatives
Drop-in Fitness Classes��������������������28 Clara Castro, Lorna McClanahan,
Melissa Reed-Eckert, Karen Maye
Special Events����������������������������������31
West Senior Center������������������������303-441-3148
Parks and Recreation Programs�������32
East Senior Center������������������������303-441-4150
Senior Resource Helpline�������������303-441-4388
Center Closures
East and West Senior centers will be closed on:
July 4 in observance of Independence Day; Cover Photo: Linda Manchester teaches the Strength
September 2 in observance of Labor Day. and Alignment drop-in fitness class at the East
The East Boulder Senior Center will be closed for Boulder Senior Center.
maintenence from 8/24 through 9/1
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SENIOR CENTER INFORMATION
West Senior Center East Senior Center
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday Monday – Friday
909 Arapahoe Ave. Boulder, CO 80302 5660 Sioux Drive Boulder, CO 80303
303-441-3148 303-441-4150
Café Classico Room Rentals
Lunch, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., For information about renting a room at the East
Monday – Friday, $6 Senior Center, call 303-441-4400 or email
Tuesday Night Dinner, 5 p.m. by reservation, $7 EBCCfacilityrentals@bouldercolorado.gov.
Room Rentals
For information about renting a room at the West
Senior Center, call 303-413-7487 or email
SeniorFacilities@bouldercolorado.gov.
Parking at West Senior Center
Parking is free for West Senior Center visitors.
Day passes are available at the front desk. Guidelines for East and West
Annual parking passes are also available with your Senior Centers:
driver’s license and vehicle registration.
Individuals may participate in Senior Services
Customers parking at the West Senior Center must programs at age 60. Senior Resources consultations
have either an Annual Parking Decal or Temporary are available for those ages 60 and older and their
Parking Permit (one-day) to park in the lot between family members.
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and
be participating in activities at the Senior Center. A caregiver for an older adult may register at the
Vehicles without proper parking permits may same time as the older adult and pay the same fee.
be subject to a warning, ticketing, or towing. Assistive Listening Devices
Ticketing or towing may come with or without a
warning. If the lot is full, visitors can park in the Assistive listening devices are available for free
Library parking lot for free for the first 90 minutes. for any program upon request. Please notify staff in
Additional time can be purchased at the kiosks. advance.
Wheelchair Accessible
Our facilities are ADA compliant. Please notify
staff in advance.
SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019 3
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
WHERE TO REGISTER
West Senior Center East Senior Center Online:
909 Arapahoe Ave. 5660 Sioux Drive boulderseniorservices.
Boulder, CO 80302 Boulder, CO 80303 com, click on
303-441-3148 303-441-4150 “online registration.”
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours: 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Senior Services Mission: Trips, Classes and Programs payment and
registration policies:
To foster the engagement and well-being of older
• Be sure your registration form is accurate and
adults and promote a positive image of aging through
complete. Incomplete forms take much longer
community collaboration and excellent services.
to process.
• For courses and activities with a high level of
interest, there is no guarantee of enrollment. A
wait list is available in these situations.
• Payment must be made at the time of
In accordance with the Civil Rights Act, the registration. Make your check payable to
City of Boulder prohibits discrimination against “City of Boulder.” Cash, Visa, Master Card,
its customers, employees and applicants for American Express and Discover are all
employment on the basis of race, color, national accepted.
origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, • Confirmation receipts are emailed upon
marital status, familial status or sexual orientation. registration. Please notify the front desk
For questions and assistance please contact the reception if you would like the receipt mailed.
Office of Community Relations at 303-441-3141. • A $25 fee will be charged for returned checks.
• All programs are subject to cancellation if
minimum enrollment numbers are not met.
• If an activity or class is cancelled by Senior
Services, you will receive a full refund
according to the initial method of payment.
Inclement Weather Advisory
Depending on the season, it is important to remember that there may be weather-related emergencies, and
that Boulder Senior Services’ hours and operations (facilities, programs, events, classes, and rentals) may
be modified based upon citywide closures or delays. We want our customers and staff to stay safe and avoid
hazardous travel conditions until the city can clear roadways and paths. You are encouraged to check the city’s
website, local news, or call the front desk to see if there is a closure or delay on days with inclement weather.
West Senior Center: 303-441-3148 East Senior Center: 303-441-4150 www.BoulderSeniorServices.com
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REGISTRATION INFORMATION
SUMMER 2019
Program Registration begins Tuesday, May 14 at 8:30 a.m.
Massage Registration begins Tuesday, May 21 at 8:30 a.m.
Register online at www.boulderseniorservices.com.
Refund & Cancellation Acknowledgement of Risk/
Policies Waiver of Liability
By registering for programs, I acknowledge that the
Classes and Activities: activities carried on in these programs carry certain
If you cancel an activity or class three or more risks. These risks may include, but are not limited to,
business days prior to the event, a full refund will be heart attack, stroke, circulatory problems, bone and
given according to the initial method of payment. If joint injury, back injury, muscle strain and other muscle
a refund check is requested, please allow two weeks injuries, falling, tripping, slipping, foot problems,
for processing. If you cancel an activity or class fewer head, neck and spinal injuries, altitude sickness, and
than three business days prior to the event, no refund heat stroke and heat exhaustion. I have independently
will be given. A credit balance on the household account reviewed and evaluated the risks and determined
may be applied if registering for another class at the same to engage in the programs with full knowledge and
time as the cancellation and may be used to pay for other acceptance of the risks. If I choose to depart from the
activities or events in the magazine or other advertised program itinerary I will inform the leader and release
programs. the City of Boulder from all liability; and participation
in any program may be suspended until further notice.
I may be photographed while utilizing the facility, or
Day Trips: while participating in the City of Boulder’s programs,
If you cancel a trip ten or more business days prior and said photographs, or likeness of me, may be used
to the trip a full refund will be given according to to publicize activities as the city deems appropriate. I
the initial method of payment. If a refund check is am aware of the activity level that is required of these
requested, please allow two weeks for processing. If programs and I believe that I am physically fit enough to
you cancel a trip fewer than ten business days prior to participate.
the trip, no refund will be given. A credit balance on
Therefore, having read and understood this waiver
the household account may be applied if registering
and in consideration of your accepting my entry into
for another trip at the same time as the cancellation.
a City of Boulder Senior Center facility or program,
I for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf,
Massage and Reflexology: waive and release the City of Boulder, all staff,
Appointments canceled fewer than three business days volunteers, sponsors, and representatives from all
in advance will be not be refunded. Exceptions to this claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my
policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis. participation in (or as a spectator of) any program
Cancellations must be made during regular East or use of any facility. I further agree to indemnify,
Senior Center hours, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday hold harmless and defend the City of Boulder and its
through Friday except holidays and closures. Refund officers, agents, employees and authorized volunteers
policies for massage have the same policy as classes from any and all claims by other parties resulting from
and activities. injuries, damages, and losses caused by me arising out
of, connected with, or in any way associated with the
activities of the program.
SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019 5
COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RESOURCES
Access-A-Ride City of Boulder Homeownership Program
303-299-2960 303-441-3157, Ex. 2
Audio Information Network of Colorado City of Boulder Human Rights Office:
303-786-7777 Discrimination and Failure to Pay Wages
303-441-4197
Boulder County Adult Protective Services
303-441-1309 City of Boulder Inclusionary Housing
303-441-4076
Boulder County Aging and Disability
Resources for Colorado (ADRC) City of Boulder Information
303-441-1617 303-441-3388
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Colorado Talking Books Library
303-441-3570 303-727-9277
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging: Cultivate
Medicare Counselors
303-443-1933
303-441-1546
Eldershare Food Program
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging:
Nutrition Counseling 303-652-3663
303-678-6115 Emergency Family Assistance (EFAA)
Boulder County Circles Campaign 303-442-3042
303-441-1503 Meals on Wheels
Boulder County District Attorney: Community 303-441-3908
Protection Services
Mental Health Partners
303-441-3700
303-443-8500
Boulder County Housing and Human Services
Rainbow Elders of Boulder County
303-441-1000
303-441-3583
Boulder County Legal Services
Social Security Office
303-449-7575
1-800-772-1213
Boulder County Veterans Services
Via Mobility Services
303-441-3890
303-447-2848
Boulder Housing Partners
720-564-4610 West Senior Center Loan Closet
303-441-3148
Center for People with Disabilities
303-442-8662 Workforce Boulder County
303-413-7555
City Of Boulder Community Mediation Service
303-441-4364
City of Boulder Food Tax Rebate Program
303-441-1836
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ONGOING ACTIVITIES Volunteer-Led Groups Group Contact Center Meeting Day Time Partner Duplicate Bridge Mike: 303-666-6348 West Mondays 12:45-4 p.m. Rubber Bridge Marge: 303-440-3423 East Mondays 12:30-4 p.m. Table Tennis Dan: 303-886-7743 East Mon, Wed, Fri 1:15-3:15 p.m. American Mah Jongg Beth: 303-530-7565 East Mondays 1-4 p.m. Table Tennis Anna: 303-402-1620 West Tues, Thurs 9:45-11:45 a.m. American Mah Jongg Donnie: 303-494-8644 East Tuesdays 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Hand and Foot Canasta Beth: 303-530-7565 East Tuesdays noon-3 p.m. Memoir Writing Madelyn: 303-499-5616 West 2nd Wednesday 9:30 a.m.-noon Creativity and Wisdom Circle Elsie: 303-545-0007 West 2nd & 4th Wed 10 a.m.-noon Scrabble Dobbie: 720-583-1744 East Wednesdays 10 a.m.-noon Advanced Table Tennis John: 720-562-8175 East Wednesdays noon-1:15 p.m. Chinese Mah Jongg Rhodene: 303-449-0688 East Wednesdays 1-3 p.m. Pinnochle, Beginners Welcome! Bonnie: 720-502-7897 East Weds and Thurs. 1-4 p.m. Billiards Sam: 303-444-2390 West Wednesdays 1-2 p.m. Community Book Club Debra: 303-440-4148 West 3rd Thursday 2-3:30 p.m. World Affairs Discussion Deb: 303-494-5827 West Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Texas Hold ‘Em Learn and Play Kay: 303-442-2035 East Thursdays 1:30-3:30 p.m. Poetry and Lyric Interpretation Jacki: 303-441-4388 West Thursdays 1-3 p.m. Write On! Writers Group Jacqui: 303-447-2931 East 2nd & 4th Thu 1:30-3 p.m. Knit, Crochet, Quilt, & Crafters Beth: 650-804-0270 West Fridays 9:30-11:30 a.m. Round Robin Art Journals Beth: 650-804-0270 West Fridays 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Novice Table Tennis Elizabeth: 303-444-4740 West Fridays 2 - 4 p.m. Texas Hold’em Joan: 303-938-1333 East Fridays 1:30-3:30 p.m. American Mah Jongg Lonnie: 314-420-8275 East Fridays 1-4 p.m. Community-Sponsored Support Groups Group Contact Center Meeting Day Time Alzheimer’s/Dementia Alz.org: 800-272-3900 East 2nd Tue 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group Men’s Support Group MHP: 303-413-6377 West 1st & 3rd Wed 10:30 a.m.-noon Women’s Support Group MHP: 303-413-6377 West 2nd & 4th Wed 2-3:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Alz.org: 800-272-3900 West 3rd Wed 1 - 2:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group Coping with Change and Loss Alz.org: 800-272-3900 East 2nd Wednesday 10-11:30 a.m. Women’s Support Group MHP: 303-413-6377 West 1st & 3rd Thurs 1-2:30 p.m. Alzheimer’s/Dementia Alz.org: 800-272-3900 East 1st Thursday noon-1:30 p.m. Caregiver Support Group Caring for Your Aging Parent Jodi: 303-415-1025 East 2nd Thursday 5:30-7 p.m. SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019 7
BOULDER SENIORS FOUNDATION
Boulder Seniors Foundation
Christine
Morrissey
The Boulder Seniors Foundation is a 501(c)3
nonprofit charitable organization with a board of
unpaid volunteers who meet once a quarter. Last
quarter we welcomed Christine Morrissey, who will Senior Wisdom
become our treasurer in 2020. We are still looking for “A bad attitude is like a flat tire. If you don’t
more board members, especially someone who could change it, you’ll never go anywhere.”
become our secretary.
– Author unknown
Working in partnership with Boulder Senior Services, Please consider supporting the
the Boulder Seniors Foundation (BSF) has served Boulder Seniors Foundation. Mail gifts to:
Boulder’s older adults since 1980. At our January P.O. Box 19721 Boulder, CO 80308
meeting we approved a budget for 2019 that will help Visit us on the web:
subsidize senior center programming. BSF is best sites.google.com/site/boulderseniorsfoundation
known for sponsoring the Chautauquan series. More
importantly, we also provide funding to the city’s
case management team of Resource Specialists who
serve older adults with lower incomes in the City of
Boulder who have emergency needs.
For example, BSF funds have helped eligible older
adults with rental assistance, home maintenance,
utilities, as well as dental, hearing, medical and vision
needs. Each year BSF offers financial support for
Holiday Gift Baskets. In conjunction with the Hynd
Fund, we also pay for eye exams and new glasses.
This is a vital part of our mission as one client stated: Colorado Gives is a year-round online giving website.
“I don’t know what I would have done without your Donations can be made anytime to support older
help.” adults in the city of Boulder by donating to Boulder
Seniors Foundation. To make a donation, go to:
Other than the interest from our invested funds, https://www.coloradogives.org/.
our sole source of income is donations. Making a
donation (or including us in your will) is a great way
to honor an older adult you know or say “thanks”
for the programs and activities you yourself enjoy
at the senior centers. For more information on the
foundation, search “boulder seniors foundation” on a
web browser and visit our website.
Please consider joining our Board of Directors – we are seeking new members who share our passion!
8 SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019SENIOR SERVICES RESOURCES AND PARTNERSHIPS
Volunteer Opportunities:
● City of Boulder Senior Services’ Bill Payer/Organizer Program: Volunteers are screened and trained
to work one-to-one with older adults who need help with paying bills and/or organizing paperwork. For
more information, call 303-441-4388
● Cultivate: Volunteers to assist older adults in a variety of ways: grocery shopping, home repairs, yard
work, snow shoveling, transportation to medical appointments. For more information, call 303-443-1933
● Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Respite and Companion Volunteer Program: Screened
and trained volunteers are matched to provide one-on-one companionship with an older adult who is
experiencing isolation, or some degree of compromised health, thereby providing a respite, or break, for
caregivers. Volunteers visit two hours once a week and focus on companionship; they do not provide
hands-on care. For more information, call 720-864-6526
● Meals On Wheels: Drivers for home-delivered meals and other opportunities are available. For more
information, call 303-441-3908
Fo od Tax Rebate Pro gram
The application period closes El plazo de solicitud cierra el
on June 30, 2019. 30 de junio del 2019.
Food Tax Rebate Program Programa de Reembolso del
The Food Tax Rebate Program for the 2018 tax year Impuesto a las Ventas de
opens for applications on March 1, 2019.
Each year, the City of Boulder provides rebates to
Alimentos
El Programa de Reembolso para Impuestos de Comida
help compensate residents with lower incomes for
del 2018 empieza a recibir solicitudes el 1 de marzo
the city sales tax they pay on food.
2019. Cada año la Ciudad de Boulder da reembolsos
Those seeking a rebate must fill out an application para compensar a residentes de bajos ingresos por los
documenting their eligibility. The application period impuestos a las ventas de comida que pagaron. Las
begins March 1, 2019 and closes on June 30, 2019. personas que gustarían recibir el reembolso deben
Applicants from 2018 will automatically receive an llenar una solicitud para documentar su elegibilidad.
application in the mail. Solicitaciones serán aceptadas empezando el 1
To be eligible to receive a refund, applicants must de marzo 2019 y terminando el 30 de junio 2019.
meet financial eligibility guidelines, have been a Solicitantes de 2018 recibirán la nueva solicitud por
resident of Boulder for the entire 2018 calendar year, correo automáticamente.
and be: Para ser elegible solicitantes tienen que cumplir con
los requisitos financieros, haber vivido en Boulder
• age 62 or over for the entire 2018 calendar year; durante el año entero de 2018 y:
• or a person with disability; • tener 62 años de edad o mayor por el año entero de
• or a family with children under 18 years of age in 2018
the household for the entire 2018 calendar year; • ser una persona con discapacidad
• ser una familia con niños menor de 18 años de
For more information, call Jay Allen, Program edad viviendo en la casa durante el año entero de
Administrator, at 303-441-1836. 2018
Para mas información llame a Jay Allen,
Administrador del Programa, al 303-441-1836.
SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019 9MEALS ON WHEELS
“The first wealth is health” – Each meal contains an entrée, vegetable,
Ralph Waldo Emerson carbohydrate, salad and dessert. We can
Meals on Wheels of Boulder accommodate most dietary needs.
is committed to your health. We have a simple sign up process – call 303-441-
For 50 years, Meals on Wheels 3908 and we will deliver your meals right to your
of Boulder has provided tasty, home.
nutritious meals to residents of Meals on Wheels of Boulder is a community funded
our community who need and organization that does not accept Federal or State
want our services, regardless Funds. Please consider making a donation to Meals
of age or income. Regular on Wheels of Boulder at www.mowboulder.org to
nutrition is a must to help maintain strength, stability make sure that those in need have access to meals
and stamina. For many older adults and individuals and a friendly face every day. Thank you for your
with disabilities, a little help at home means they stay support!
independent longer, maintain control of their living
situation and continue to live within their means.
As you may know, many older adults in Boulder live
alone. Often transportation can make it difficult to
get out or health concerns keep them at home. Many
of our clients look forward to not just receiving a
nutritious meal, but a daily visit from the Meals on
Wheels of Boulder volunteer driver, who always
has a warm hello, a welcome smile, and a friendly
check-in. These wonderful meals and the daily visit,
are truly the best ingredients for your health. Visit
our website at www.mowboulder.org and sign up for P.S. Meals on Wheels of Boulder is building a new
meals today! facility to better serve the needs of our community
well into the future. Please visit our website at
www.mowboulder.org to learn more about this
exciting project and to donate.
Meals on Wheels of Boulder is committed to meeting Ways to Give:
the needs of our community. Meals on Wheels of Cash & Online Giving on our website at:
Boulder’s Project Homecoming is a service provided www.mowboulder.org
for anyone undergoing medical treatment. If you
are coming home from hospital, nursing home, re- IRA “Charitable Rollover” Gifts
hab, following the birth of a baby, after an accident, Gifts of Appreciated Stock
surgery or an illness, we will send you five meals free Invest in a Life Income Plan (Charitable Gift Annuity
of charge, delivered to your home, with no strings or Charitable Remainder Trust)
attached!
Leave a Bequest
50% of patients don’t know where their first meal
will come from once they return home. Some go Estate Plans
home with new and unfamiliar dietary rules, which
can cause anxiety and slow healing. We believe food
is medicine and good nutrition is an important part of
the recovery process. This can reduce the number of
health care visits and overall health care costs.
10 SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY
Boulder County will be spotlighting Elder Abuse Awareness on June 13, 2019
Please join us at the Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave. from 3 - 4:30 p.m. for:
• Brief discussion on protections from abuse and fraud for older adults
• Panel discussion with staff from the District Attorney’s Office, law enforcement, Adult Protective Services
and Medicare Counselors
• Recognition of local heroes for intervening in elder abuse
Call (303) 651-8411 to register
Bill Payer & Organizing Program
Senior Services’ Bill Payer and Organizing Program helps older adults remain independent in their homes
by providing them with a trained, screened and supervised volunteer to assist them weekly or monthly with
financial and organizing tasks that include but are not limited to writing checks and/or setting up automatic
debits, balancing checkbooks, opening and sorting mail and other personal or financial paperwork tasks. If you
or someone you know might benefit from this unique support program, or if you are interested in becoming a
volunteer, please call 303-441-4388.
Senior Services Thanks:
Norah Charles, MSOM, L.Ac., for presenting “Improving Digestion with Chinese Medicine”
Dr. Scott Storrie, D.C, L.Ac., N.E. for presenting “Healthy Bones, Muscles and Tissue”
Kaitlin Freeberg, B.A. Exercise and Sport Science for presenting “Progression and Prevention of
Frailty with Aging”
Jeanette Burney, PT and Yoga Instructor for presenting “Exercise and Osteoporosis”
Robyn Hubbard, D.Min. for presenting “Four Paths of Soulful Aging”
Brenda Lee for presenting “Boulder Bear Coalition”
Pete KJ, Author for presenting “Preparing to Hike in the Front Range”
Kara Beasley, DO, MBe, FACOS for presenting “Basics of Back Pain and Treatment Options”
SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019 11GATHERINGS
The Death Café
At some time or other many
of us wish or need to talk
about death. A Death Café
is a place to do this in a
relaxed and agenda-free
setting over tea and cake. LGBT Coffee Klatch
It’s a place for respectful, Please join the Rainbow Elders of Boulder County
serious, meaningful, tender, and often humorous for Coffee Klatch. Juliette J. Kershner, Boulder
conversations. The Death Café is held on the first County Area Agency on Aging’s Caregiver Initiative
Monday of each month at the West Senior Center. Coordinator will facilitate a discussion about
Presenter: Reva Tift, M.A. Caregiving in the LGBT Community Rainbow Elders
Course Code: 16567 is an LGBT program of the Boulder County Area
Location: West Senior Center Agency on Aging.
Time: 10:30 - noon Course Code: 17087
Dates: Mondays, June 3, July 1 and August 5 Location: West Senior Center
Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
CircleTalk ™ Date: Thursday June 6
CircleTalk, a nonprofit organization that addresses
social isolation, fosters deeper relationships through Cultivating Well-Being
lightly structured conversations for older adults. This new course will meet the first Thursday of each
Guiding the group are CircleTalk leaders who month to explore evidence and experience-based
are trained in building a culture of meaningful approaches for developing and cultivating well-being
engagement, creating a positive, safe space for in daily life. Extensive research demonstrates that
sharing stories, insights and feelings. They use happiness and well-being may emerge out of facing
evocative, creative prompts such as short stories anger, depression, and grief. Come with an open
and poetry. CircleTalk sessions meet weekly for 12 mind and a willingness to listen and share. Facilitator:
weeks at the West Senior Center. Space is limited and Jim Kettering of Leaders Network.
registration is required. Course Code: 16538
Course Code: 16425 Location: West Senior Center
Location: West Senior Center Time: 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Time: 3 - 5 p.m. Dates: Thursdays June 6 and August 1
Dates: Tuesdays June 4 to August 27 (No class on July 4)
12 SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019GATHERINGS
Sharing With a Purpose (SWAP) Get Acquainted!
Sharing With A Purpose (SWAP) is designed to Get acquainted with others who are new to the area,
educate, enrich, and embolden older adults to live new to Senior Services, or interested in making new
their lives with energy, motivation, and gratitude for connections with other older adults. Join us to learn
life, which includes an ongoing sense of purpose and more about the many opportunities and resources
value within the human village. Monthly gatherings offered through the East and West Senior Centers.
will offer welcoming, all-inclusive circles of Facilitated by Senior Services staff members.
conversation where participants feel safe and inspired There is no charge, but please pre-register to reserve
to engage in interactive dialogue on compelling your space.
topics. Gatherings will be led by guest speakers and/ Course Code: 17691
or volunteer facilitators. Contact Debra at 303-440- Location: West Senior Center
4148 for more information. Time: 10 - 11 a.m.
Date: Friday August 2
SWAP June: Emergency Family
Assistance Association
Course Code: 16612
Location: West Senior Center
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Dates: Thursday June 6
SWAP August: Meals on Wheels
Course Code: 16614
Location: West Senior Center
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Dates: Thursday August 1
SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019 13CLASSES
Medicare Basics AARP Driver Safety Course
Free monthly classes are offered by Boulder County Participants will learn the
Area Agency on Aging Medicare Counselors for current rules of the road,
anyone wanting to understand the fundamentals of defensive driving
the Medicare program. Information is provided about techniques, and how to
Medicare eligibility, enrollment, benefits, costs, operate their vehicles more safely in today’s
plan choices, and prescription medication coverage. increasingly challenging driving environment.
Classes are held the first Thursday of every month Registration is required and space is limited, so
unless it falls on a holiday, in which case the class register now by calling 303-441-4150 or register
will be held the following Thursday. If you are new online at BoulderSeniorServices.com.
to medicare, plan on attending 2 - 3 months prior to Fee of $15 for AARP members and
your birthday month. $20 for non-members is paid directly to
the instructor the day of the class.
Medicare Basics: June
Course Code: 16553 AARP Driver Safety Course: June
Location: East Senior Center Course Code: 16520
Time: 2 - 4 p.m. Location: East Senior Center
Date: Thursday June 6 Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Medicare Basics: July Date: Monday June 10
Course Code: 16554
Location: East Senior Center AARP Driver Safety Course: July
Time: 2 - 4 p.m. Course Code: 16521
Date: Thursday July 11 Location: East Senior Center
Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Medicare Basics: August Date: Monday July 8
Course Code: 16555
Location: East Senior Center AARP Driver Safety Course: August
Time: 2 - 4 p.m. Course Code: 16522
Date: Thursday August 1 Location: East Senior Center
Time: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Duplicate Bridge Strategies: Date: Monday, August 12
Defense
Learn to become a more competitive opponent Knit, Crochet, Quilt, and Hand
and sought-after partner. This seven-week course Crafters Drop-in Class SAMPLER
focuses on developing a thought process in defense: This drop-in sampler allows participants to bring
how to select an opening lead, signal a partner, questions and projects about any and all crafts
count declarer’s hand, cover and promote honors, they are working on. Class facilitators will help
attack entries, and use declarer’s trump suit against participants get started, read patterns, make bead
opponent. Each class begins with a short lecture, jewelry, learn to knit and crochet, and solve technical
followed by practice hands from actual tournament problems. Come and meet the facilitators and
play. Come with or without a partner. A $25 textbook participants in this friendly and supportive group.
fee paid to Instructor on first day of class. Instructor: Facilitator, Beth Blair.
Dave Corbin, ACBL-accredited Silver Life Master.
Course Code: 17627
Course Code: 16478 Location: West Senior Center
Location: East Senior Center Time: 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Time: 12:30 - 4 p.m. Date: Friday June 14
Dates: Tuesdays July 9 to August 20
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $55/$69
14 SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019CLASSES
Round Robin Art Journal Drop-In A Matter of Balance
Class SAMPLER Approximately one in three adults over the age of 65
Participants make simple books out of paper bags, will fall in a given year. Unfortunately, many falls
then collage, draw or depict (at home with simple result in significant injury and can lead to reduced
materials) using a weekly theme. Individual books are independence. A Matter of Balance is an eight-
then shared with other members to add more art each week program designed to help people reduce their
week. When completed, participants receive the initial fear of falling and increase their physical activity.
book back filled with original art from other members. Classes include discussions on how to view falls as
Join the lively and deep conversation stimulated by the controllable, set goals for increasing physical activity,
various topics and creative processes. NO art or craft make changes in the home to reduce the risk of falling
experience is required, and examples of past creative and practice exercises to increase strength, balance
explorations will also be shared. Instructors: Beth Blair and flexibility. This class is offered without charge
and Branny Gagliardi. to Boulder County residents 60 and over and their
caregivers; however, donations are appreciated. To
Course Code: 17628 register, or for additional information, please call 303-
Location: West Senior Center 441-3599 or email mpruitt@bouldercounty.org
Time: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Date: Friday June 14 Location: West Senior Center
Time: 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Nature Hikes with Boulder OSMP Dates: Tuesdays June 18 to August 13
Open Space and Mountain Parks staff and volunteers
will lead walks/hikes paired with nature education. The Power of Nutrient Groups to
This is an ongoing series of educational nature Prevent and Treat Osteoporosis
programs on topics including ecology, wildlife,
and local history. Join a hike of under two miles, Naturally
at a conversational pace. Meet at the trailhead. Participants will learn how bone loss develops,
Bring water and a snack. Please do not bring dogs. why loss during menopause does not have to cause
Occasionally a location may be changed based on osteoporosis, and how to prepare and combine
trail conditions, i.e. mud and ice. If a location is whole foods to prevent and treat osteopenia and
changed, directions will be provided a couple of days osteoporosis. Bone health supplements and tests that
before the hike. profile individual nutrient requirements will also
be reviewed. Presenter: Laura Kelly, is a Doctor of
June: Life in the Wetlands Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM). Her
practice in Topanga, California focuses on primary
Course Code: 16559 care, prevention, and treatment of chronic disease.
Location: Bobolink Trailhead Laura and her mother, Helen Kelly, a science writer,
Time: 9 - 11 a.m. are co-authors of The Healthy Bones Nutrition Plan
Dates: Tuesday June 18 and Cookbook published in 2016.
Course Code: 17652
August: Wildlife of the Foothills Location: West Senior Center
Course Code: 17623 Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Location: Shanahan Entry Point Date: Thursday July 18
Time: 9 - 11 a.m.
Dates: Tuesday August 20
SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019 15CLASSES
Handmade Notecards Workshop Bone Health and Supplements
Using hand-carved wood block stamps from India, Milk, yogurt, and calcium supplements are often
participants will create and take home a minimum not enough for bone health. Participants will learn
which nutrients help as well as which ones hinder
of 12 notecards, envelopes and plastic sleeves, ready bone health. Easy recipes for strong teeth and bones
to send or give away. Several message stamps, are included in this presentation. Instructor: Erin
such as Thank You, Thinking of You and Happy Williams, MSN, CN is a Certified Nutritionist with a
Birthday will also be available to use. Instructor: bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a master’s degree
Dawn Koschak is an art instructor in Denver and in Nutrition.
teaches this class at many retirement and active adult Course Code: 17651
communities in metro Denver. Location: West Senior Center
Course Code: 17634 Time: 1:30 - 3 p.m.
Location: West Senior Center Date: Monday August 5
Time: 1 - 3 p.m.
Date: Wednesday June 19
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $20/$25
Disruptions: How to Prepare for
Emergencies
Join Joycelyn Fankhouser, Boulder County Emergency
Management Coordinator, for an overview on ‘disrup-
tion’ preparation. Learning to prepare for a disruption,
whether it is a fire, flood, or loss of power can be the
difference between being prepared or caught off guard.
This presentation goes beyond the usual ‘Go Kit’
instructions and includes a variety of tips on effective
planning for any type of emergency.
Course Code: 17637
Location: West Senior Center
Time: 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday July 31
Multicultural Potluck
Acompáñenos a celebrar la amistad y una variedad de comida fabulosa. Por favor traiga un plato
favorito para compartir que servirá a 4-6 personas y que represente su país de origen. El Senior Center
proporcionará un plato principal, bebidas, platos, tazas y utensilios.
Fecha: martes, 6 de agosto del 2019
Tiempo: 12:30-2 pm
Join us to celebrate friendship and a variety of fabulous food. Please bring a favorite dish to share that will
serve 4-6 people that represents your heritage. The Senior Center will provide a main dish, drinks, plates,
cups and utensils. This event is kicking off a series of Multicultural Potlucks occurring at Senior Centers
around the county.
Date: Tuesday August 6
Time: 12:30 - 2 p.m.
16 SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019COOKING CLASSES CHAUTAUQUAN SERIES
The following cooking class are sponsored by the Step back in time and relive exciting periods in
Boulder Seniors Foundation and supported by Meals history through this entertaining living history
on Wheels of Boulder. Instructor: Mary Collette program sponsored by the Boulder Seniors
Rogers has been teaching cooking classes for over 20 Foundation.
years.
Mary Shelley
Healthy Cooking with Herbs and Join Chautauquan actor Susan Marie Frontczak
Spices as she brings to life the history and work of Mary
Herbs and spices are quick, inexpensive ways to Wollstonecraft Shelley (1797-1851). Although best
transform any dish from ordinary to extraordinary. known for her Gothic novel “Frankenstein”, Ms.
Veteran and beginner cooks alike will learn how Shelley was also an accomplished short story writer,
seasoning foods can make every-day meal-making dramatist, and biographer. A question and answer
healthy, creative, fun and satisfying. Bring an apron session will follow the performance.
to class. Course Code: 17641
Course Code: 17635 Location: West Senior Center
Location: West Senior Center Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Time: 1:30 - 4 p.m. Date: Wednesday July 24
Date: Wednesday June 26
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $15/$19
Healthy Cooking with More
Seasonings
Build greater confidence with spicing and seasoning
foods, experiment with fresh herbs, taste new flavors
and identify favorite flavors and combinations.
Participants will also learn how to avoid ruining a
dish with too much or the wrong seasoning. Bring an
apron to class.
Course Code: 17636
Location: West Senior Center
Time: 1:30 - 4 p.m.
Date: Wednesday August 28
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $15/$19
Diabetes Prevention Program
The year-long Diabetes Prevention Program can help participants take charge of their health and prevent or
delay type 2 diabetes. The program, sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging and hosted by City
of Boulder, focuses on topics such as healthy eating, physical activity, weight loss and stress management. This
class begins Sep. 19, 2019. Classes are offered without charge to City of Boulder and Boulder County residents
60 and over. Call 303-441-3557 or email mpruitt@bouldercounty.org for eligibility or for more information.
SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019 17LIFELONG LEARNING
Active Minds for Life at the West Senior Center
Sponsored By:
Winston Churchill New Orleans: Biography of a City
As one of the key architects of the Allied victory in The Tricentennial of the founding of New Orleans
World War II, Winston Churchill is widely regarded was celebrated in May 2018. Join Active Minds
as one of the most important political leaders of for a virtual visit to this iconic city. New Orleans is
the 20th century. Join Active Minds as we examine famous for its cuisine, French Creole influence, jazz
Churchill’s life before becoming Prime Minister of music, and of course Mardi Gras. Active Minds will
Great Britain and the political leader of the United explore the colorful history, culture and people of the
Kingdom, his years in the job, and his lasting impact ‘Big Easy,’ including the unique challenges of living
on his country and the world. in a coastal city where nearly half the land is below
Course Code: 16526 sea level.
Location: West Senior Center Course Code: 16531
Time: 1 - 2 p.m. Location: West Senior Center
Dates: Wednesday June 12 Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday August 14
Brexit: What Does the Future
Hold for the UK and the European
Union?
In 2016 British voters elected to exit the European
Union. With important deadlines now looming, the
future is full of uncertainty. Join Active Minds as we
place this important transition in its historic context
and explore where the path may lead, not only for the
UK, but also the EU and the rest of the world.
Course Code: 16525
Location: West Senior Center
Time: 1 - 2 p.m.
Dates: Wednesday July 10
18 SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019LIFELONG LEARNING
Active Minds for Life at the East Senior Center
Sponsored By:
Cowboys Climate Change
Join Active Minds to review the myths, origins, and Scientists are predicting an increase in the global
stories of the American Cowboy. average temperature over the next century. Likely
Course Code: 16527 impacts may include more droughts and heatwaves
Location: East Senior Center as well as stronger and more frequent hurricanes. Sea
Time: 3 - 4 p.m. levels are predicted to rise by 2100, submerging vast
Dates: Monday June 24 areas of land. Join Active Minds as we examine the
predictions and the politics within the context of U.S.
withdrawal from the Paris climate accord.
Course Code: 16524
Location: East Senior Center
Time: 3 - 4 p.m.
Dates: Monday July 22
Chicago: Biography of a City
Join Active Minds for the story of the Windy City
from its beginnings to the Great Chicago Fire.
Additional topics include politics, crime, food,
culture, and architecture of the ‘City of Broad
Shoulders.’
Course Code: 16528
Location: East Senior Center
Time: 3 - 4 p.m.
Dates: Monday August 19
SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019 19TECHNOLOGY
Senior Planet Colorado engages, trains and supports
older adults in using technology to improve quality Ready, Set, Bank
of life and enhance social and civic engagement. Ready, Set, Bank gives people the tools and confidence
Programs are offered free of charge to adults 60 and to start banking online. This program guides the
older across the state of Colorado. students through every step of the process, with
overviews and step-by-step tutorials. Participants are
encouraged to bring a smartphone, tablet or computer
Cloud Storage to follow along and learn to manage finances over
This class will demonstrate the basics of cloud the Internet. Instructor: A.J. Kamish and Alexandra
storage, a technology that stores documents, images Serencko from Capital One.
and other media files remotely, while providing
accessibility, reliability, and protection for important Course Code: 17649
data. Discussion will include why cloud storage is the Location: West Senior Center
future of data storage, and demonstrate a few popular Time: 1 - 3:30 p.m.
services. A device is not required to participate and a Date: Thursday June 13
handout will be provided.
Course Code: 17688
Location: West Senior Center
Time: 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Date: Monday June 10
Navigating Travel Websites
This class will review some of the common online
travel sites and useful features for researching the best
airfares and hotel rates for most destinations. A device
is not required to participate and a handout will be
provided.
Course Code: 17689
Location: West Senior Center
Time: 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Date: Monday June 17
20 SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019DAY TRIPS
Meet-up: Boulder County Distortions Unlimited-Greeley
Recycling Center Distortions Unlimited’s talented crew makes
Join Ellen Orleans, City of Boulder Sustainability monsters. These quality props, masks and creations
Coordinator, for a tour of the Boulder County have been a mainstay of the dark amusement industry
Recycling Center. Learn what can be recycled, how since 1978. Registration fee includes lunch on your
items get sorted, and how workers keep our recycling own at the Mad Cow Saloon, followed by a guided
streams clean. tour of Distortions Unlimited.
Course Code: 17638 Course Code: 17645
Location: Meet at 1901 63rd Street Boulder, CO 80301 Location: Leaves from the East Senior Center
Time: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Time: 9:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Date: Wednesday June 12 Date: Tuesday June 25
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $30/$38
Brewmented Longmont
Learn about the history of beer and understand the ac- Museum of Art Fort Collins
tual process used to produce different types of beer at Erika Osborne’s artwork at the Museum of Art Fort
Brewmented in Longmont. The brewery staff has also Collins explores cultural connections to place and
selected four local cheeses and four beers for sampling environment. Prior exhibits have been held at the
after the tour. Carnegie Museum of Art, Nevada Museum of Art and
Course Code: 17639 Chautauqua Institute. Price includes transportation
and docent-led tour, then enjoy lunch on your own at
Location: Leaves from East Senior Center
Jay’s Bistro.
Time: 1:30 - 4:15 p.m.
Date: Friday June 14 Course Code: 17644
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $29/$37 Location: Leaves from the East Senior Center
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Light Show at the Denver Art Date: Thursday June 27
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $31/$39
Museum
The Light Show at the Denver Art Museum explores
physical and symbolic representations of light in art
through a thought-provoking narrative. The exhibi-
tion features over 200 objects drawn from the DAM’s
nine curatorial departments. Registration fee includes
transportation, docent-led tour, and lunch on your
own at the Leven Deli Company, a seven-minute walk
from museum. Note: For safety and comfort as well as
the protection of the objects, the DAM staff ask that
bags and backpacks (including purses) exceeding 13 x
17 x 8 inches not be brought into gallery spaces. Free
lockers are available on levels one and the lower levels
of each building.
Course Code: 17687
Location: Leaves from the East Senior Center
Time: 8:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m.
Date: Thursday June 20
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $36/$45
SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019 21DAY TRIPS
Meet-up: The Collective Allen True Murals with DHT
Community Arts Center Tour and Allen True was a Colorado-born illustrator specializ-
ing in murals of western and Native American themes.
Chocolaterie Stam Join Denver History Tours for an exploration of Allen
Visit the Collective Community Arts Center in True’s art located in the Colorado State Capitol, Brown
Lafayette to see ‘The Language of Line’ exhibit Palace Hotel, Civic Center, and Colorado National
by the Colorado-based artist, Sara Rockinger. Ms. Bank. Expect frequent stops to depart the bus and
Rockinger will be onsite during the tour to answer time standing to view the murals. Midway through the
questions. Chocolate tasting at Chocolaterie Stam tour enjoy lunch on your own at Union Station
will follow this docent-led visit.
Course Code: 17646
Course Code: 17685 Location: Leaves from the East Senior Center
Location: Meet at 201 N Public Rd, Lafayette, CO Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
80026 Date: Wednesday July 17
Time: 11 a.m. - noon Fees: Resident/Non-resident $38/$48
Date: Wednesday July 10
Fees: $4
Westminster History with DHT
Westminster is one of Denver’s oldest suburbs. Learn
Boulder OSMP to Flagstaff about early settlers, DeSpain Junction and Westmin-
Mountain ster Castle from the Denver History tour guide. Mid-
City of Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks way through the tour, enjoy lunch on your own at the
staff and volunteers will lead walks/tours paired Westminster Promenade.
with nature education on the history of Flagstaff Course Code: 17647
Mountain facilities. Join an easy tour of the Nature Location: Leaves from the East Senior Center
Center, Sunrise Amphitheater and Artist’s Point. Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
After visiting these facilities, participants may enjoy Date: Friday July 26
scenery and conversation with an OSMP volunteer Fees: Resident/Non-resident $38/$48
or participate in an OSMP led hike for two miles at a
conversational pace. Bring a snack to enjoy and a full
water bottle. Meet at East Boulder Senior Center for
transportation to and from Flagstaff Mountain. Please
do not bring dogs.
Course Code: 17643
Location: Leaves from the East Senior Center
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Date: Tuesday July 16
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $20/$25
22 SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019DAY TRIPS “Into the Woods” at Little Theater MacGregor Ranch Tour at Estes of the Rockies, UNC Park The Tony award winning musical, by Stephen MacGregor Ranch remains a showplace of early life Sondheim and James Lapine, is based off the among settlers and homesteaders in the early Colorado fairytales of Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault. Territory. Founded in 1873 by Alexander and Clara The matinee performance of this summer stock MacGregor, the Ranch today serves as a working cattle production will be held at the Norton Theater on the ranch and an education center in the Black Canyon University of Northern Colorado campus in Greeley. Creek area of Estes Park. Registration fee includes Price includes transportation, lunch on your own and transportation and a guided ranch house tour, followed theater tickets. by lunch on your own at the Notchtop Bakery in Estes Course Code: 17654 Park. Location: Leaves from the East Boulder Rec Center Course Code: 17686 Entrance Location: Leaves from the East Senior Center Time: 10:45 a.m. - 5:15 p.m. Time: 9 a.m. - 2:15 p.m. Date: Sunday August 4 Date: Tuesday August 13 Fees: Resident/Non-resident $73/$92 Fees: Resident/Non-resident $34/$43 Longmont History with DHT Join Denver History Tours and review the history of Longmont dating back to 1870. Midway through the tour, enjoy lunch on your own on historic Main Street. Course Code: 17648 Location: Leaves from the East Senior Center Time: 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Date: Thursday August 8 Fees: Resident/Non-resident $38/$48 Meet-up: Opera at the Central Park Bandshell in Boulder Enjoy a concert of arias and scenes from favorite operas under the stars, performed by members of the Boulder Opera Company and held at the Central Park Bandshell on Canyon and Broadway. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket for seating on the ground, or a pillow to cushion available bench seating. Course Code: 17653 Location: Meet at Glen Huntington Bandshell at Central Park Time: 7 - 9:45 p.m. Date: Saturday August 10 SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019 23
REGISTERED FITNESS CLASSES
T’ai Chi T’ai Chi Level III: Advanced
T’ai Chi is a mind-body exercise utilizing slow, The Level III Advanced class will review and
relaxed movement, a quiet mind, and deep, natural complete the entire 37-posture Yang short form.
breathing that stimulates the flow of qi or chi Students must have completed Level II or been given
(intrinsic energy). When qi flows harmoniously, the instructor approval to enroll at this level.
mind, body, and spirit are in balance, enhancing one’s Course Code: 16589
physical and mental well-being, relieving stress and Location: East Senior Center
improving health. Instructor: Steve Arney. Time: 10:45 to 11:40 a.m.
Dates: Fridays June 7 through August 23
T’ai Chi Level 1: Beginning Fees: Resident/Non-resident $79/$99
Learn and review the basics, including breath, mental
focus, postural awareness and correct mechanics of Half Session available to advanced students:
each move. Attention is given to relaxation, mind- Choose 6 sessions,
body connection, and the first third of the 37-posture instructor approval required
Yang short form. Course Code: 16590
Course Code: 16587 Location: East Senior Center
Location: East Senior Center Dates: Fridays June 7 through August 23
Time: 9:45 to 10:40 a.m. Fees: Resident/Non-resident $40/$50
Dates: Fridays June 7 through August 23
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $79/$99
T’ai Chi Level II: Intermediate
This class expands on what was learned in Level I
Beginning class by continuing with the 37-posture
Yang short form. Students must have completed
Level I or been given instructor approval to enroll at
this level.
Course Code: 16588
Location: East Senior Center
Time: noon to 1 p.m.
Dates: Fridays June 7 through August 23
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $79/$99
Monthly Hearing Clinics-
Family Hearing holds a monthly hearing clinic to provide free audiology services such as hearing screening,
ears checked and cleaned, and hearing aids inspected and cleaned. Staff can also provide a full hearing test
and/or hearing aid adjustment and bill Medicare or your health insurance. For an appointment call 303-441-
3148 or register online.
Monthly Hearing Clinic: June Monthly Hearing Clinic: July Monthly Hearing Clinic:
Location: West Senior Center Location: East Senior Center August
Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Time: 2 to 4 p.m. Location: West Senior Center
Date: Wednesday June 5 Date: Wednesday July 3 Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Date: Wednesday August 7
24 SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019REGISTERED FITNESS CLASSES
Building Blocks for Better Older Adult Weight Training
Balance, Strength & Flexibility Join this class to learn safe weight training protocols
This class will incorporate techniques that align the specifically designed for older adults. Build muscular
body through focused awareness from head to toe. strength and endurance and improve flexibility,
Breathing techniques will be introduced in order to balance and coordination while using free weights
connect the mind and body for increased awareness. and machines in the weight room. Emphasis is
Stretching techniques will be utilized for better on safety, posture, body control and awareness.
balance, flexibility and injury reduction. Additionally, Instructor: Chris Hedman, East Boulder Community
conditioning through simple resistance training Center Weight Room.
exercises will also be utilized to strengthen the body Weight Training Session 1: Morning
for better control of movement. Course Code: 16592
Instructor: Linda Manchester. Location: EBCC Weight Room
Building Blocks for Better Balance, Strength & Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Flexibility - Mondays Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays June 4 to July 11
Course Code: 16580 Fees: Resident/Non-resident $58/$73 (10 Classes)
Location: West Senior Center Weight Training Session 1: Afternoon
Time: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Course Code: 16591
Dates: Mondays June 3 to August 26 Location: EBCC Weight Room
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $56/$70 Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
Building Blocks for Better Balance, Strength & Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays June 4 to July 11
Flexibility - Wednesdays Fees: Resident/Non-resident $58/$73 (10 Classes)
Course Code: 16581 Weight Training Session 2: Morning
Location: West Senior Center Course Code: 16594
Time: 10:45 to 11:45 a.m. Location: EBCC Weight Room
Dates: Wednesdays June 5 to August 28 Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $56/$70 Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays July 16 to August 22
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $69/$86 (12 Classes)
Seated Restorative Yoga
Seated, restorative yoga is designed to restore both Weight Training Session 2: Afternoon
body and mind to a natural state of balance. The Course Code: 16593
student is guided through breathing techniques, Location: EBCC Weight Room
meditation, visualization and movements specifically Time: 2 to 3 p.m.
designed to reduce stress, nurture and heal. Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays July 16 to August 22
Instructor: Linda Manchester. Fees: Resident/Non-resident $69/$86 (12 Classes)
Course Code: 16584
Location: West Senior Center
Time: 11 a.m. to noon
Dates: Fridays June 7 to August 30
Fees: Resident/Non-resident $56/$70
SENIOR SERVICES SUMMER 2019 25REGISTERED FITNESS CLASSES DANCE CLASSES
June is Alzheimer’s Tea Dance
Awareness Month Dance in a spacious ballroom with a fine hardwood
The following programs are designed for floor to live music. The music is provided by Tom
individuals with neurodegenerative diseases, Yook, a favorite of Boulder dancers. Tom plays
including dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s, ballroom, rhythm, and Latin dance styles. Afterwards,
who are accompanied by their caregiver or a buffet-style potluck snack is provided by the
partner. attendees. Held on various Fridays each month. Drop-
in fee of $5 per person. No partner or registration is
Co-sponsored by Alzheimer’s Association SPARK, required.
City of Boulder Senior Services, Boulder Parks Location: East Senior Center
& Recreation, and Boulder Seniors Foundation. Time: 2 to 4 p.m.
Instructor: Laura Olinger. Dates: Fridays June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19,
August 2, and August 16
SPARK Warm Water Class
This unique class provides enjoyable water- Ballroom Dancing
assisted movement to music that stimulates neural Participate in a ballroom dance session this Sum-
pathways, brain activity, muscular strength, and some mer at the East Senior Center. Each class includes a
cardiopulmonary response. warm-up and no partner is required. Please register to
reserve your space. Instructor: Judy Kreith, M.A.
Course Code: 16585
Location: East Senior Center June: Country Two Step, Waltz
Time: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
and Line Dancing
Dates: Wednesdays June 12, July 10, and August 14
Dance the Country Two Step and Waltz to popular
Country Western favorites, and enjoy a review of
SPARK Ageless Grace Cowboy Boogie, The Electric Slide and Cowboy Cha
Ageless Grace® is a seated exercise and movement Cha.
modality utilizing 21 different tools and a wide Course Code: 16577
variety of music, including favorites chosen by Location: East Senior Center
participants. Designed to stimulate neural pathways, Time: 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
it is safe for all levels of ability. Additional benefits Dates: Tuesdays June 4 to June 25
include conditioning, strength, improved self- Fees: Resident/Non-resident: $23/$29
confidence, and tools to use at home for both the
older adult and caregiver.
Course Code: 17577
Location: East Senior Center
Time: 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Dates: Wednesdays June 26 and July 24
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