LIVING IN BALANCE RESOURCE FAIR
Register now for the annual Living in Balance Resource Fair held on Fri., Oct. 15 at BCC from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. by calling 303.464.5526 or visiting B-REx.com. Here’s a taste of what you will get if you attend: |
Access to 50 vendors who will be providing various resources.
Seven breakout sessions, six of which will cover technology.
A keynote speech that will focus on change and how we can adapt and overcome any change that comes our way.
Vendors you can look forward to seeing at the fair include:
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Tech Pals, a non-profit whose mission is to bring seniors and everyone together with technology.
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Relay Colorado, an organization that is dedicated to improving communication for those who have hearing challenges.
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Routinify, a company whose goal is to help aging adults thrive in place by providing technology services.
Several exciting breakout sessions, including:
The Science of Fall Prevention
Science and technology are currently transforming how we think about, and tackle the issue of fall prevention. Join Nymbl Science for a discussion about this, and how balance is a reflex, and how everyday movements can be “balance training moments”.
Getting There
Interested in learning how to access private, public, and paratransit in the Denver Metro area? Join Denver Regional Mobility & Access Council (DRMAC) as they demo their free smartphone app and web tool “Getting There” and how you can use it to help get you where you want to go.
Move It! Improve It!
This breakout session is actually a fitness class so if you attend, be prepared to work up a sweat! The instructor will focus on balance, posture, and coordination while also throwing in cognitive, visual, and vocal challenges. Most of the activities are set to music, and all are meant to be FUN! (Please note, this fitness class is specifically designed to address the symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease, but it is not limited to those with Parkinson’s.)
...and last, but not least, a summary of the keynote address.
The world as we knew it changed in March of 2020. Since then we have been on a journey, unlike anything we’ve experienced before. We’ve had to refocus our priorities and overcome numerous obstacles in our personal and professional lives.
Change is inevitable. Keynote speaker, Kari Knutson, will also speak on our feelings about change, and the responses we have towards it. One area of extreme change is how we access and utilize technology. Kari will briefly touch on this, and how we can use it to make positive changes in our lives.
Attendees will leave with ideas on how to cultivate personal resilience so they can successfully navigate challenges and changes in their life.
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Come out to Lakeshore Cafe for a Halloween lunch on
Fri., Oct. 31 at noon! Wear your costume for our annual costume contest! The menu will be Frito pie (beef), iceberg wedge salad with blue cheese dressing, and peanut butter frosted brownies. Reserve your spot by registering at B-REx.com.
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Active Adult Yoga Workshop
Work with a yoga instructor in a small group to focus on the primary poses used in class. Whether you have been attending for years or are new to your yoga practice, you will benefit from this workshop!
Weds., Oct. 20, 2 - 3:30 p.m. at BCC
Res $8/NONRES $10
Finding Wellness:
Finding wellness is a four-week series of classes taught by a personal trainer for aging adults focusing on topics designed to promote healthy living by teaching you how to increase your cardiovascular health, properly lift weights, improve your balance, and eat healthier on a budget. Attend this class right before you head to the senior lunches!
Tuesdays, starting Oct. 27, 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. at BCC
RES $30/NONRES $36
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Medicare Open Enrollment 1:1
Do you need help signing up for Medicare Part A or B? Or, do you need to switch to a Part C plan? If you register for this class, a counselor will help you navigate through Open Enrollment until a plan is found that benefits you. For more information, or to register for this free event, please call 303.464.5526, or visit B-REx.com.
Mon., Oct. 18, 9 a.m. - noon.
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Special Event Lunches
Veterans Appreciation Lunch
Weds., Nov. 10, noon
Enjoy slow-cooked beef with horseradish sauce, salad, dessert, and LIVE entertainment! Register by calling 303.464.5526 or visiting B-REx.com
Thanksgiving Lunch
Thurs., Nov. 18, noon
A wonderful Thanksgiving lunch complete with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie along with entertainment!
RES $6/NONRES $7.50. Register at
Thanksgiving Lunch, Part 2
Fri., Nov. 19, noon
A wonderful southern-style Thanksgiving lunch complete with turkey, cornbread stuffing, mac & cheese, and pecan pie! Entertainment is also provided!
RES $6/NONRES $7.50. Register at
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EASY RIDE TRANSPORTATION
Broomfield Easy Ride provides quality transportation for Broomfield residents age 60+ and individuals with disabilities. All riders must be registered prior to scheduling. Register by calling 303.464.5534, or online at Broomfield.org/EasyRide. Masks are required on the buses and are available from drivers if needed.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. with the earliest drop off at 8:30 a.m. and latest pick-up at 4:15 p.m. Medical trips outside of Broomfield are now offered five days a week, Mon.- Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Scheduling:
Please schedule your transportation needs as soon as you know the date and time (up to two weeks in advance). This helps accommodate all member's needs. Please Note: when requesting a ride with less than three days' notice, every effort will be made to accommodate your ride, however, short notice requests can not be guaranteed.
Drivers will not always be available to wait for appointments that are less than 45 minutes. Your patience is appreciated; drivers will be there as soon as possible after your call is received.
Easy Ride does not operate as a taxi service or run emergency medical trips. If you need immediate attention, call 9-1-1.
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OTHER BROOMFIELD RESOURCES
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BROOMFIELD PALS: Broomfield Pals connects neighbors who can use a helping hand with projects at their homes. For more information, visit Broomfield.org/BroomfieldPals.
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Assist a senior in Broomfield with grocery shopping! Volunteers are needed on Wednesday mornings to help Broomfield neighbors with the process of ordering, purchasing, and delivering groceries through the Carry-out-Caravan program run by a local non-profit called Cultivate. For more information, email [email protected]. |
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Drop off items like aerosols, fertilizers, weedkillers, and more at NO CHARGE at the household hazardous and electronic waste drop-off event on Oct. 2! Make an appointment and view details such as drop-off times and locations at Broomfield.org/HHW.
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Broomfield Senior Services
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