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Artists, age 55 or better, are invited to display 2-D artwork in September. Entries are due by Aug. 27.
- Oil
- Acrylics
- Water media
- Photography
- Pastels
- Drawing
- Printmaking
We invite the entire community to enjoy these pieces located at the Lafayette Senior Center during September. This event is a showcase of the fantastic artists in our community and not a juried show. Artists will be honored at the Artist Reception on Friday, Oct. 1, at 6pm.
Contact Dana Hoffman artist applications. Please no more than two entries per artist.
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Panera Bread is back every Wednesday.
Every Wednesday at 10:30am, stop by and pick up Panera Bread at the Senior Center. Donations vary from week to week. Call ahead at 303-665-9052.
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Trips and tours are back, along with a brand new bus! |
Manitou Cog Railway - Manitou
Aug. 24 | 8am-4pm | $48 R / $57 NR
Chautauqua Historic Loop Hike - Boulder
Aug. 31 | 10am-1:30pm | $11 R / $13 NR
Rockies vs Giants - Denver
Sep. 8 | 11:30am-5:30pm | $25R / $30NR
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Lunch Buddies
Meet new people while enjoying lunch at a local restaurant while being COVID safe. Lunches take place from 11am-1pm on the third Tuesday of the month. If you would like to be part of the Lunch Buddies group, email Senior Services.
Please bring money for lunch.
95A Bistro & Sushi Bar, 1381 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette
September 21 | 11am-1pm | $8Res / $10NR
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Lafayette Book Clubs - Hybrid
Meet with fellow book lovers to discuss the pre-selected book once a month on Fridays. These book clubs meet at the senior center or via Zoom. Join in even if you haven't finished reading the book!
Mystery Book Club
Allen Eskens-“The Deep Dark Descending”
Meets: September 3
Time: 10-11am
Second Friday Book Club
Barbara Demick-“Eat the Buddha”
Meets: September 10
Time: 10-11am
Contact Heide Barrowman for more information or to join either of these book clubs via Zoom. The book club representative will email out zoom meeting information.
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Whatever's
Catch up with our friends and make new ones while working on “whatever” craft you have. Bring any materials you have and join the fun. If you would like to be part of the Whatever’s group, email Senior Services.
Wednesdays, 9-10:30 AM.
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Memory Games - Starts in September
Learn & share tips and tricks for enhancing your memory while enjoying some fun memory games and interacting with others in a fun, safe environment.
Third Friday of every month 11am-1pm
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Computer Lab - Available onsite
Are you in need of a computer? Visit the Senior Center, where a public computer is available for checking emails, researching information, or improving your technology skills. The Computer lab is open on a first-come-first-served basis.
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Crafters for Charity
Get involved in making and selling crafts with all profits going to fight Cancer. Ways to help: knit, crochet, sew, set up, and maintain a simple website, mail orders or maintain and locate sale venues. Join us and help in the fight against Cancer. If you would like to be part of the Help Fight Cancer group, email Senior Services.
Wednesdays, 1-3pm
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Senior Social Hour - Virtual
Join us and connect with other seniors in the community on Thursdays at 1:00pm. Visit with several of your peers virtually in the comfort of your home. If you would like to be part of the Senior Social Hour, email [email protected]
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Puzzle Checkout Program
Puzzles are now available for check out at the Senior Center. Contact staff at Senior Services or 303-665-9052 for more information.
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Weekly Group Games
Laugh and enjoy playing with others.
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Mexican Train & other card games - Thursdays 1-4pm
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Pinochle - Mondays, 9-11:30am
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Shanghai Rummy - Mondays 1-3pm
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Spellbinders® Storytelling - Virtual
Stories help us make sense of our world, impart a lesson, pass down history, and more. They teach us to love, forgive, be just, 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.
Topic: My Favorite Stories
August 20 | 10-11am | Free
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A Matter of Balance is an eight-week program designed to help reduce your fear of falling and increase physical activity.
Boulder County Area on Aging sponsors this program and is free to Boulder County Residents age 60 and over.
Fridays, Sep. 24 - Nov. 12 | 1-3pm | Free
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Wednesdays are water fitness days at the Bob L. Burger Recreation Center.10 participants per class. Participants can sign up on WebTrac or the front desk.
Click on a class to sign up!
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Young at Heart Aerobic Flow - Virtual |
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This is the virtual version of SilverSneakers® Classic. Have fun and move to the music through various exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activities of daily living. Please email [email protected]. with questions.
Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9-10am
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SilverSneakers® Stability at the Senior Center
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Movements taught in class focus on specific exercises to improve strength and power around the ankle, knee, and hip joints while improving your reaction time. This class is designed for fall prevention and is suitable for nearly every fitness level.
The class is held at the Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.
Mondays, 10-11 am
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Have fun and move to the music through various exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activities for daily living. Handheld weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a SilverSneaker® ball are offered for resistance. A chair is available if needed for seated or standing support.
The class is held at the Bob Burger Recreation Center gym.
Mondays, 11:15am-12:15pm
Fridays, 10-11am and 11:15am-12:15pm
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Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform various seated and standing postures designed to increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity.
The class is held at the Bob Burger Recreation Center gym.
Wednesdays, 10-11am
Saturdays, 11:30am-12:30pm and 12:45-1:45pm
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Tai Chi is a form of exercise that is easy and gentle. It involves a series of movements performed in a slow, focused manner and accompanied by deep breathing. Tai Chi develops body awareness to help balance, promote activity, and improve health and mobility. Improved mobility can help participants maintain independence and lead fuller lives. Tai Chi is generally safe for all ages and fitness levels and is excellent for those who dislike sweating too much. Classes are held at the Senior Center with limited participant numbers or virtually.
The instructor will email out zoom meeting information for virtual participants.
Thursdays, September 9-30 | 11am-noon | $30R / $36NR
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The Tai Chi Form class will cover the first third of the form with a little meditation and warm-up. This class is open to anyone, and any experience level is welcome. Class is held at the Senior Center with limited participant numbers or virtually.
The instructor will email out zoom meeting information for virtual participants.
Wednesdays, September 8 - 29 | 11am-noon | $30R / $36NR
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Thursday Trackers
Meet others who like walking around Old Town Lafayette or one of our local Open Spaces/parks. At the end of the walk, we usually meet at a coffee shop to enjoy refreshments. Walk times vary according to the group, location of the walk, and weather (45-60 minutes). If you have walking sticks, please bring them.
Location: Carolyn Holmberg Preserve located at 2240 S. 104th St., Broomfield, 80020
Sep. 9 | 9-10am | $4
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Medical Foot Care is provided by the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) and is offered on the third Wednesday of every month. Services include toenail trimming, callus filing, overall foot health check, and blood pressure check. The VNA handles all scheduling and payments. Call 303-698-6496 for questions or to schedule an appointment.
Medical foot care may be a benefit of your Kaiser plan.
Credit cards are preferred, but cash and checks are accepted.
August 18 | $40 Medical foot care / $15 fingernails
Appointment required. Call CNVA at 303-698-6496 to schedule an appointment.
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Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Programs |
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Medicare Cafecitos
El “Medicare Cafecito” en línea usará la plataforma de equipos de Microsoft (MS Teams) y por la línea de conferencia. El Cafecito ofrece información imparcial y actualizada. Acompáñenos para conversar sobre sus preguntas del Medicare. Todos son bienvenidos – beneficiarios, familiares, empleados/proveedores de servicios, y miembros de la comunidad.
Free Nutrition Counseling
Please leave your contact information. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist will contact you.
English counseling: 303-678-6115
Spanish counseling: 720-930-0223
Rainbow Elders LGBTQ+ Virtual Teatime
Tea Time, coordinated by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, meets virtually monthly on the second Thursday from 4-5pm. Contact Michael Chifalo at [email protected] or 303-441-4518 for more information.
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Coal Creek Café & Meals on Wheels Programs |
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Meal Delivery Program: Delicious, made from scratch meals are delivered to seniors, people living with disabilities, low-income families, and individuals with illnesses, Monday-Friday, plus two frozen meals for the weekend. Caring delivery volunteers provide clients with social interaction to combat isolation.
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Coal Creek Cafe: In partnership with the City of Lafayette Senior Services, meals are served Monday-Friday from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Our dining service creates opportunities for guests to socialize with friends and neighbors while enjoying our delicious daily offerings.
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Plates for Pets: Through a partnership with the Colorado Pet Pantry, Coal Creek Meals on Wheels can deliver a supply of pet food (for cats, dogs, fish, birds, and rodents) along with our client meals on the last Monday of each month. This program helps our delivery clients maintain their companion animals.
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Project Homecoming: Individuals living in Boulder County are eligible to receive five free meals delivered to their homes after being released from the hospital for any reason (e.g., following childbirth, an accident, surgery, or illness). Project Homecoming is available to anyone regardless of age, documentation status, or income level.
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Ride Free Lafayette
Free, on-demand, door-to-door bus service for Lafayette.
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Alzheimer’s Association - Dementia Caregiver Support Groups - Virtual
Support groups are for family or friends who have a loved one with any dementia. Groups are facilitated by volunteers who are screened, trained and supervised by the Alzheimer's Association. Visit www.alz.org or call 800-272-3900 to find a Support Group that fits your schedule. For more information, contact Ralph Patrick at 720-699-9319 or [email protected].
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Checkouts:
If you need basic mobility equipment, the Lafayette Senior Center is here to help. Equipment includes wheelchairs, walkers, knee scooters, canes, crutches, transfer benches, shower seats, and temporary ramps.
Schedule a pick-up time by calling 303-665-9052 or emailing Senior Services.
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