Longmont Senior Services GO Catalog, Fall 2011

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September, October, November, 2011

A Quarterly Catalog of Programs & Resources for Adults 55+ in Longmont

Volume 2011 No. 4

Written and published by the Division of Senior Services, City of Longmont.

910 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501Phone: 303 651 8411 | Fax: 303 651 8413 | www.ci.longmont.co.us/sen_ctr

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Senior Center is Closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 5; Veteran’s Day, Friday, November 11; and Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24.

Fall Quarter Registration:Class and Special Event Registration Begins: Monday, August 15 at the front desk of the Senior Center or over the phone with a credit card or online at www.ci.longmont.co.us

Trip Registration:Friday, August 19, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Lottery style. If you miss trip registration, you may register for trips in the following weeks from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the front desk or over the phone with a credit card.

Informaćion en Español pg. R8.Elder Abuse Awareness AwardsOn June 9, Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett assisted the Boulder County Adult Protection Review Team in honoring a number of individuals for their efforts on behalf of elders in Boulder County who have been victims of elder abuse. Those recognized from Longmont were:

Detective Steven Desmond for his incredible work on several cases involving fraud and scams against older adults.

Master Police Officer Chris Merkle for his commitment of time and skill as a trainer providing education to other law enforcement staff on how to recognize and respond to elder abuse situations.

Senior Services staff member Kari Grotting and Senior Services Bill Payer Volunteer Audrey Rowe for their work in supporting a crime victim and their significant assistance to Longmont police.

Other Sources of InformationKGUD 90.7 – listener-supported community radio, playing music with you in mind. The AARP show, called "Prime Time," is heard every Saturday at 7:00 a.m. "Senior Moments" hosts an interview with a Senior Services staff person on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m., giving information on upcoming events and activities at the Longmont Senior Center. Listen to "K-Good" throughout the week for updates and service announcements from the Senior Center.

LifeLongmontLearning - a website offering an extensive listing of educational and civic opportunities in Longmont. Many different organizations contribute information about their activities to this site at: www.lifelongmontlearning.com

Daily Times-Call Regular Columns - thanks to the Times-Call for generously supporting this regular news information piece: • 55 & Better column every other Saturday in the Life Section.

50+ Marketplace News available at the Senior Center monthly.

Via the internet at www.ci.longmont.co.us/sen_ctr/index.htm

Longmont eAlerts – This is an email alert system from

the City of Longmont for community members to receive brief notices on various topics: Longmont government news, Adults 55+, City Council News, Environment, Golf, Jobs, and Community Programs and Events. You can receive information via email, phone, cell, or fax. Visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/selectalert/index.htm to sign up.

Longmont Channel 8 - (Government Access Channel) or Comcast Cable Channel 16.

Longmont Life - this bi-monthly newsletter is mailed to homes in Longmont.

Information and More …Off of the lobby, there is a small room that contains current magazines, information on Senior Center programs, and a place to hang your coat. Near the dining room there are a number of free publications available for pickup in the magazine rack.

Room TemperaturesThe room temperatures can vary in the building. You might consider bringing a sweater if you are going to be here for a while.

Handicap ParkingOne of the 20 handicap parking spaces is now restricted to side-loading vans only. Please look for this sign and know that if you park there, and don’t have a side-loading van, you can be ticketed even if you have a handicap placard. Please remember to always display your handicap placard when parking in one of these spaces.

GO Subscription Form - 2011If you would like the convenience of having the next issue of The GO catalog mailed to you, please complete this form and return it to the Senior Center. Please enclose a check made payable to the City of Longmont in the amount of $1.00 for residents, $2.00 for non-residents.

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Senior Services StaffMichele Waite, Manager [email protected] 303-651-8415

Theresa Schulte, Recreation Supervisor [email protected] 303-651-8578

Kari Grotting, Program Leader/Volunteer Coord. [email protected] 303-651-8495

Ruth Waukau, LCSW, Seniors Resources Coordinator [email protected] 303-651-8414

Veronica Garcia, Seniors Resource Specialist [email protected] 303-651-8716

Saryna Mitchell, Admin. Asst., Registrar [email protected] 303-651-8442

Ana Sanchez, Office Assistant [email protected] 303-651-8411

Bill Micholosky, Building Maintenance 303-651-8411

William Ledesma, Building Maintenance 303-651-8411

Senior Services is a Division of the City’s Community Services Department

AARP Driver Safety Class ................................................ 18Computer Learning ....................................................... 15Drop-in Activities ........................................................... 5Exercise ............................................................................... 28Friends of the Longmont Senior Center .................. 2Get Acquainted ............................................................... 1Health/Wellness .............................................................. 26Lifelong Learning .......................................................... 13

Ongoing Clubs/Groups ................................................ 5Policies & Registration Information ........................... 4Senior Center Information ......................................... 45Special Events ................................................................. 9Sports & Outdoor Activities ..................................... 32Telephone Resource Page .......................................... R7Trips ..................................................................................... 35Volunteer Opportunities .............................................. 44


Our Mission To build and foster opportunities which promote dignity, wellness, independence, enjoyment, community, and a sense of purpose for older adults.

Our Vision Statement Longmont - a community in which we all age well.

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Senior Citizens Advisory BoardJulie Burrows Maureen DenigMori Glidewell Marietta Gonzales Joan Heckman Sue HeinritzArlene Poplewko Fay Reynolds Alex Sammoury (City Council Liaison) This City Council-appointed board meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. tonoon at the Longmont Senior Center. Guests are always welcome.

For information, call Michele at 303-651-8415.

General Informationi About The Senior Center

PrestigePLUS is Longmont United Hospital’s Senior Wellness Membership Program open

to ages 55 and better, located at the Longmont Senior Center. Annual membership dues are $20.00 individual and $30.00 couples. Your membership will bring a variety of benefits,

including discounts. You do NOT need to join PrestigePLUS to utilize our services.

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closed: FridaysTelephone: 303-651-5080

www.luhcares.org

General Information

Great meals are available weekdays at the Senior Center.

Longmont Meals on Wheels prepares nutritious meals served in our Park View Café.

Call 303-772-0540 for information on menus and meal costs.

www.longmontmeals.org

Invites You to Lunch! Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - noon

Gift CertificatesGift certificates are available at the Senior Center. What a great way to show someone you are thinking of them! Tell your family about these as a gift suggestion. They are available in any amount and can be used for a class, trip, or special event of your choice. Call Saryna at 303-651-8442.

ScholarshipsThe Friends of the Longmont Senior Center, Inc. have set aside funds to assist older persons in participating in various activities. An individual may use up to $100 a year towards Senior Services activities of his or her choice beginning January 2011. Persons with a total annual income (from all sources) of $20,000 or less for a single person and $30,000 or less for a couple can qualify for scholarships. Call Saryna at the front office or call 303-651-8442.

Get AcquaintedJoin us October 6th at 9:00 a.m.Get acquainted with others who are new to the Senior Center, new to the area, or interested in making some new connections with others. Join us to learn about various opportunities, possibilities and resources. Facilitated by Senior Services staff members. Please RSVP to 303-651-8411.

ConnectionsActivity # 7200.400Dates: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of October and November Time: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Cost: No cost, but please register

Join us for an "extended" get acquainted. We hope you will learn more about the Senior Center and yourselves. Sometimes it is hard to find one’s way in a new environment. We hope this 4-session series will enhance your opportunities to engage and connect, perhaps explore some of the roadblocks to making new connections. This group will be facilitated by Audrey Rowe and Arnold Holgerson, both experienced peer counselors.

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General Informationi

From the FriendsPO Box 313, Longmont, CO 80502 | www.friendslongmont.org

2011 Board of Directors: President, Tom McCoy; Vice-President, Wilma

Cocannouer; Treasurer, John Shetter; Co-treasurer, Chris Caron; Secretary, Michael Bellmont; with Randy

Ahlberg, Nancy Beaudrot, Joe Busacca, Ed Evans, Jim Nason, Bob Schineller, and Glenn Wright

Who are the Friends of the Longmont Senior Center (LSC)? The Friends consists of a board of 12 diverse volunteers who promote the annual donation campaign and manage donation funds. The friends receive support and advice from the LSC staff and LSC Advisory Board. The Friends meet on a monthly basis to review the current financial status and any unfunded requests.

This fall marks the start of the Friends of the Senior Center donation drive. Donations provide the resource to support ongoing and needed services for the Longmont Senior Center (LSC). These include facility and program enhancements, support services, unfunded requests, and numerous other programs. Through the years, donations have been the key to the expansion and improvement of LSC. Examples of 2010 facility improvements: upgrading dining room public address system, providing additional hearing assistance devices, and purchasing a camera to upgrade photos to be used in various publicity pieces.

Donations can come from individuals, businesses, or grants. All donations are welcome whether they are large or small. They all add up! There are many forms in which a donation can be made, including cash, stocks, bonds, bequests, gift annuities, and many others. Contact your financial advisor for the method that is best for you. Your contribution may be tax deductible. Donations may also be made in memory of or in honor of a friend or loved one. Donation contributors are recognized in the GO newsletter and the Donor Book. The donor book is located in the lobby. Large donations may receive special recognition.

Ralph Waldo Emerson described the path to happiness thus: "No man can sincerely help another without helping himself." By showing concern for others, regardless of the circumstances, we rise up to our deeper identity and dignity as human beings. The key spiritual secret of any happier and healthier life is the deeper kindness that can be captured by helping others.

Donations may be mailed to the Friends of the Longmont Senior Center, Inc., P.O. Box 313, Longmont, CO 80502-0313, they may be left at the LSC front desk, or they may be made via PayPal at the Friends website, www.friendslongmont.org.

The Friends board thanks all donors for their continued, generous donation support.

Robert Schineller

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General Information iDonations to the Friends:

Thank you to all our donors for their generous giving and support of the Senior Center.

George BaskosGrant & Norma Voth

Sharon LeachFay Reynolds

Marietta Vigil Gonzales & Jim Nason

Sue HeinritzJoan HeckmanJulie Burrows

Walt and Arlene PoplewkoMori GlidewellLibby Barstow

Karen RoneyEleanor Montour

John & Delores GutierrezJohn & Joni Creighton

Jean McFaddenEllen StewartJoan Moxon

Lee & Beverly SpringerJo Ann Maxner

Elaine NaveRuth Waukau

Cathy & Jack Cottrell

John Stuckey Johannes & Seraina Gessler

Cleo’s Quilters

In Memory of Rose Garcia

Joseph MaxnerJoseph Pagano

M. J. WelschingerCarl MortonHans Storz

Thank You to our Dance and Support Services sponsors: Thanks to the Vistas of Longmont and to Sterling House Senior Living for providing delicious food to our support groups.

Thanks to the sponsors of the bi - weekly Lunch Bunch: Bayada Nurses, Dignity Care, Front Range Hospice, Hearts and Homes for Seniors, Home Helpers, Peoplehelpers, The Regent, Sterling House, and the Vistas.

Thanks to our Thursday Night Dance sponsors: Applewood Living Center, Guaranty Bank, Life Care Center, Rawlins Bank, and The Regent.

City of Longmont Rebate and Refund InformationThe City of Longmont is a full-service city that provides nearly all utilities to its residents. This includes water, sewer, electric, storm drainage, trash, and recycling. There are very few cities in the state that provide such an extensive list of services.

Each service provided by Longmont ranks slightly differently when compared to other service providers; however, when the total utility bill for water, sewer, storm drainage, and sanitation is compared to the other cities, Longmont has the lowest total bill. The average monthly cost for water, sewer, storm drainage, and sanitation in Longmont is $66.31.

However, recognizing that this can still be a financial burden for some, the City of Longmont provides assistance through a water fee rebate and parks fee rebate and electric refund for low-income senior residents who qualify for tax or rental relief under provisions of the Colorado Division of Revenue Form 104-PTC. The water fee rebate and parks fee rebate are offered only during the annual income tax period. You may apply through the Senior Center Tax Assistance Program starting the first Tuesday in February. The electric rebate is offered year-round at Longmont Power and Communications (LPC); call 303-651-8386 for more information.

In addition to the rebates/refunds from your utility bill, the City offers several other programs that can help reduce consumption and save you money.

EnergySmart Program: LPC customers find that becoming more energy efficient can help them manage utility bills. With this in mind, LPC, Boulder County, and select partners have developed EnergySmart, a program which offers up to $500 in rebates for energy efficiency including insulation, window replacements, and refrigeration. EnergySmart also offers the services of an energy advisor to help residents immediately install energy-saving items such as lightbulbs and water-saving showerheads that save dollars on your utility bill. The advisor can also identify long-term energy- and money-saving solutions. Further information can be found on www.energysmartyes.org or by calling 303-544-1000.

Efficiency Rebates: The City also offers rebates for toilets, washing machines, and dishwashers that qualify as watersaving devices. These rebates are offered by LPC and Public Works & Natural Resources. For further information call LPC at 303-651-8386 for appliance rebates and Public Works & Natural Resources at 303-651-8376 for toilet rebates or visit the City’s website at: http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/lpc

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Activity Registration

Activity RegistrationAdvanced Registration - Most activities, classes, trips and events require registration in advance.Receipts - Receipts contain detailed information pertinent to your activity. Please review and retain for reference.Payment and Fees - Full payment is required at the time of registration. Prices and fees are listed in The GO for each activity. The first price is for City residents (those receiving City trash pickup); the second price is for non-City residents.Registration Kick-off Dates - Each quarter, specific registration kickoff dates are set. Trip Registration - Registration for trips is handled in a lottery format for initial signup. See Trips section for more information about Trip Policies.Cancellations - A full refund/credit will be given if Senior Services cancels the activity.• A full refund/credit will be given if the

cancellation is received three (3) or more business days prior to the activity (does not pertain to trip deadlines - they are listed with each trip).

• Cancellations made one (1) or two (2) days prior to the activity may or may not be eligible for a refund/credit. This is determined on a case-by-case basis.

• A refund/credit will not be issued if the cancellation is received the day of the activity, the day it begins, or after it has started.

• If an individual cancels an activity that was paid for by a scholarship, those funds will be forfeited.

Special Needs:• We will do our best to accommodate your special

needs. Please keep us informed as to how we might assist you. Please be specific with your need and mention it at the time you register for each activity or trip for which you will need accommodation.

• Hearing devices are available for activities. Inquire at the front desk.

• If you use a wheelchair or scooter on a trip, advance notice is necessary for us to better serve you. Please contact Saryna at 303-651-8442.

• No staff, leader, or escort supervision of individuals is provided. Companions may participate at customer’s expense. See Saryna or Michele for more information.

Cancellations:The City reserves the right to cancel an activity if the required number of participants has not registered. Participants will be notified immediately.

General Participation Information• Membership - There is no membership fee to participate in activities or receive services from the Division of Senior Services (except a membership fee for Computer Learning Center classes).• Online Registration - You can register for many classes and special events online at: www.ci.longmont.co.us/sen_ctr/index.htm.• Age Requirements - Adults 55+ are first priority, however, under 55 and children may participate in certain activities, if space is available. Contact Saryna 303-651-8442 or Michele 303-651-8415 to find out more.• Right to Privacy - Information regarding participants shall not be provided to, or shared with, other individuals.• Supervision - There is no staff, leader or escort supervision of individuals provided. Activities are geared toward independent adults who are able to manage their own care, decision making, and safety.

Registration Dates: Classes & Special Events begins Monday, August 15 at 8:00 a.m. Trip Registration is Friday, August 19, 2:00–4:00 p.m. It is lottery style; you must be present to register on Friday. If you miss the lottery, you may register in person, by phone, or via mail Monday through Friday at the Senior Center.

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Drop-In Programs, Groups & Clubs

Bailes de Mi Tierra Dancers are wanted to join this Latino outreach activity though you do not need to be Latino to participate. The dancers practice and perform various dances and songs from Central and South America. If you are interested or want more information, call Veronica Garcia at 303-651-8716.

BilliardsOpen - 50¢ donation suggested for playMonday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.Wednesday & Friday Noon - 4:45 p.m. Wednesday and Friday (Women ONLY) 8:00 a.m. – noon

Bowling – for Seniors Tuesday & Wednesday afternoons at Centennial Lanes. Practice begins at 12:45 p.m. and games begin at 1:00 p.m. The cost is $7.50 for 3 games. This is come-as-you-can play.

Bridge (Open) Mondays, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m.Partners are not necessary. Individuals are rotated into games. New players are welcome. Call Dick or Dolores Gormley at 303-776-8203 for more information.

City of Longmont Retirees A group of retired City of Longmont employees meet regularly. Call Gussie Sowa at 303-776-2578 for meeting time and location.

Coffee in the CaféMonday - Friday MorningsCoffee may be purchased through Meals on Wheels each day for 50¢ for a bottomless cup.

CardsMondays, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Leader: Ruth. Mainly play Hand and Foot Canasta. Beginners and newcomers welcome.Wednesdays, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Generally for established groups. Thursdays, 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. Drop-In Cards. Newcomers welcome. Last Saturday of the Month, Noon - 4:00 p.m. Saturday Potluck and Games.

ComputersTwo Public Access computers are available in the computer room off the atrium. Printing of the first five pages are free then 10¢ per page after that. Free Internet. Use is time limited to 60 minutes.

Current EventsTuesdays, 10:15 - 11:30 a.m. For years, older adults have been meeting for an hour or more to review local, national, and international events which affect them. They share their views and analyses arrived at from wide reading and often personal and professional experiences. Many meet a bit earlier to share coffee and conversation. Moderated by Tom McCoy.

These activities do not require pre-registration and are often free, or a very low donation amount is asked.

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Dances Thursday evenings, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. Dances are held at the Longmont Senior Center. Both singles and couples enjoy the fun. Price is $4.00 per person.

September 1 Ray CoxSeptember 8 Colorado Sunshine BandSeptember 15 Darrell Sullivan - Western DanceSeptember 22 Tom YookSeptember 29 Jim Ehrlich

October 6 Harris & HarrisOctober 13 Darrell SullivanOctober 20 C. C. CollierOctober 27 Tom Yook - Halloween Dance

November 3 Darrell Sullivan November 10 Jim Ehrlich - Red White & Blue Dance - All Vets in Uniform FreeNovember 17 Colorado Sunshine BandNovember 24 NO DANCE (Thanksgiving)

Dulcimer Group - Singin’ Strings2nd & 4th Thursdays, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.A newly organized group of dulcimer players that welcomes players and would-be players of all skill levels. It is an increasingly popular musical voice beloved for its sweet, lilting qualities. Call Nancy Beaudrot at 303-772-2094 for more information. Cost: 50¢ per day.

Friday Economic Study GroupFridays, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.Each week a specific topic is discussed, one primarily related to current economic issues. A 15-minute presentation by the topic leader is given, followed by an open discussion. Members do research and bring information for the discussion. Presenters rotate. It is open to any interested person. Richard Hanson, host.

Friends of the Longmont Senior Center, Inc.4th Tuesday, 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.This non-profit board seeks to enhance the services and programs of the Longmont Senior Center through fundraising activities.

Grandparents Raising Grandkids1st Monday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (2nd Mon. if 1st Mon. is a holiday)Share and learn from others who are involved in raising their grandchildren. Childcare provided. Call Ruth 303-651-8414 or Wilma 303-485-7044.

Harmonica Band (Harmonicats)Fridays, 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.This group is new and starting to play together and create a band, so they can go out into the community to provide free entertainment in a variety of venues. You will learn songs and refine your skills as a harmonica player and member of the band. Call Ted Karr at 303-834-2953 for more information.

Hix-N-Chix Square Dance Club2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings at the Senior (Sept.-May, No dance 11/23). Please call Joan Bristol at 303-678-7711 or Ann Weber at 303-485-9233 for information and cost. New dancers are always welcome! Square Dance Lessons pg 14.

Knit and Purl Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.This group is continuing under the expert guidance of Becky Williamson. Folks can knit their own projects or, if you’d like, knit for local charities in the area. Yarn and needles are available for the charity knitting. Donations of needles and yarn are always appreciated. This group welcomes all levels of knitters.

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Lap Robes & Quilts (formerly LARQS)Tuesdays, 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.This Senior Center–sponsored all volunteer sewing group creates quilts for non-profit agencies in the community to be distributed to those in need and for disaster relief locally, nationally, and internationally. Call Kari at 303-651-8495 to find out about joining this group and helping to cut blocks, piece tops, or tie quilts.

LibraryBooks are available for check out every day. Please return them within three weeks. Limit 5 books per checkout. Due to an overabundance of books, we are not accepting any book donations at this time. No magazines, please.

Longmont Kiwanis Club Formerly named Golden K KiwanisFridays, 9:25 - 10:25 a.m.New members are always welcome. Call Marv Van Peursem 303-774-0734 for information.

Lunch Bunch is at The Vistas of LongmontFirst and third Mondays, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.This group is for those in the early stages of memory loss who are beginning to have some difficulties with the complexities of everyday living. It is an opportunity for engaging in conversation, socializing, games, and music. The group meets at The Vistas, 2310 9th Ave. Bring your lunch. Call Ruth at 303-651-8414 to let her know you are coming. Thanks to Bayada Nursing, Family Links, Hearts and Homes for Seniors, Dignity Care, Home Helpers, People Helpers, Front Range Hospice, The Regent, Sterling House, and The Vistas.

Mah JonggFridays, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Mah Jongg–experienced players.

Multicultural Potluck ExchangeJoin us for a potluck exchange with the neighboring communities of Erie, Lafayette, and Boulder. On Friday, September 23, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. we will have our annual Fiesta. Please see page 11 for more details. Contact Ana at 303-651-8411 if you need more information.

NARFE2nd Friday, noon - 2:00 p.m.The National Association of Retired Federal Employees meets regularly for a potluck lunch and program. Call Jerry Seguin at 303-651-0917.

Paper Crafts Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. - noonThis is an ongoing drop-in group, meeting weekly: come as you can. Work on creating scrapbooks, family history journals, greeting cards, and other paper crafts. All levels of skills are welcome as we share ideas, supplies, and inspiration. If you are new to this hobby or just want to explore how to get started, drop in and visit with others to see what supplies you will need. Call Marty Baker at 303-776-8835 for more information.

Quilting (By Hand)Thursdays, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Be part of an old-fashioned quilting bee! Local residents bring in quilt tops to be quilted and made into beautiful, treasured heirlooms. Some quilting experience desired. Call Joan at 303-485-5734 for more information.

St. Vrain Valley Retired School EmployeesThis group of retired St. Vrain Valley School District employees meets quarterly. Call Will Zulauf at 303-776-6330 for more information.

Saturday Potluck & Games Last Saturday of the month, noon - 4:00 p.m.Older adults meet for a potluck, cards, games, and socialization. Call Barbara Clark at 303-682-8973 or Ruth Dodds at 303-678-0502 for information.

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Senior Center Singers Tuesdays, September - May, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. All voices – soprano, alto, tenor are welcome. This group has been meeting since fall 2001 and has performed at various sites around Longmont as well as at the Senior Center. Music, laughter and socializing are just a few of the benefits.

ShuffleboardThursdays, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.Beginners welcome. The group will play several games and then have coffee and snacks. Participants will have a chance to play with a variety of people.

Spanish Conversation Group Fridays, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.Develop cross-cultural friendships and cultural understanding while improving your Spanish. All levels are welcome; however, there is no instruction, and all conversation is in Spanish.

Support Groups Several support groups are available for interested persons. Many are open for drop-in participation. See the Resource Guide for a list or call Ruth at 303-651-8414.

Stained Glass Work Group Wednesdays, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Members work on individual projects. If you need assistance getting started in this wonderful hobby, stop by and meet the people currently working on their art. You are responsible for your own materials and supplies.

Swingin’ Seniors Rhythm Band1st Monday, Sept – May, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. This group performs regularly at senior residences and organizations in the community. Traditional and homemade instruments are welcome. The ability to read music is not required. Call Mori Glidewell at 303-651-0960 or Bernie Schuyler at 303-776-0680 for more information.

Tap Group Thursdays, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. (new time) Carolyn Hanson will share her video tapes to teach new people and encourage those who have "tapped" before to share their enthusiasm and knowledge with others. This group meets weekly to practice, learn and have fun. Call Carolyn at 720-684-6827 for more information. If you have fun with this – check out our Line Dance class on Tuesdays, see the exercise section.

Wii PlayThursdays, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.The "Wii" is an interactive game using a remote control to move your character on the screen. You can bowl, play tennis, baseball or golf. All you have to do is show up and give it a try. Most games are played standing, swinging your arm or moving your body in some fashion. That’s what makes it fun. You are "virtually" playing the game.

WoodcarvingFridays, 8:00 a.m. - noon Beginner and experienced woodcarvers meet to work on projects, offer advice on techniques or equipment and share their enjoyment of this lifelong hobby. All carvers are welcome. Call John at 303-772-2007 or Bob at 303-435-9505 for more information.


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Special EventsThese one-time programs provide an

educational or entertaining experience.

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Friday, October 21A Timeless Music Travelog with Dale Bruning and Jude HiblerJazz Link Enterprises partners Dale Bruning and Jude Hibler present "The Timeless Music Travelog" with Mark Simon, bass, and Paul Romaine, drums. Join them for a tour through parts of the United States via such songs as "Autumn in New York," "Moonlight in Vermont," "Port ‘O Call," and "Chicago," among others.

Dale Bruning’s newest music instruction book, The Dale Bruning Jazz Guitar Series: Vol. II, has been receiving rave reviews from around the world, including Russia, Australia, England, and the United States. A world-class musician, composer, arranger, and educator, he has been living in Longmont since 1995. Jude Hibler is at work on her first fictional novel about a lighthouse keeper in 1850s Oregon. The book has an April 2012 release date. They are beginning their sixteenth year of their Timeless Music of Great Composer Concerts. Stalwart musicians Mark Simon, bass, and Paul Romaine, drums, have worked with Bruning and Hibler for the

majority of the 15 years, and they are indispensable. Bruning has worked with such luminaries as Jim Hall, Dizzy Gillespie, Michael Moore, Red Norvo, Erroll Garner, and Marian McPartland. While in San Diego, Hibler founded and published Jazz Link as a magazine. She interviewed and wrote stories about Tony Bennett, Peggy Lee, Dave Brubeck, George Benson, and Les Brown, among others.

Guest Artist: Cherie Nobilette; Pastel Artist.

Events at the Senior Center:Friday Afternoon Concerts and Art Shows Sponsored by the Longmont Council for the Arts with generous funding by the Boulder County Cultural Committee Tier III, The Cultural and Scientific District, the Friends of the Longmont Senior Center, the City of Longmont Division of Senior Services, and many generous audience members. Thanks to each of you.

Series performances will take place at the Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. Tickets are $8.00 at the door for each concert. Art Exhibit opens at 1:30 p.m., and concerts begin at 2:30 p.m. There is a reception after each concert to enable the audience to meet and visit with the performers and artists. Call 303-651-8411 or 303-678-7869 for information or stop by the Senior Center to purchase your tickets in advance. Season pass available for $49.00 (eight concerts). General public is invited, too. Bring your friends of all ages!

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Friday, November 18"Schubert, Strauss, Spirituals, and Songs from the Stage"Lyric Soprano Kara Guggenmos will be joined by Robert Spillman on piano for a fun and eclectic afternoon of show-stopping music. Kara Guggenmos recently returned from a week-long recital tour with bass/baritone Keith Miller from the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Favorite roles Kara has sung include MIMI in LA BOHEME with Opera Fort Collins and SUSANNA in LE NOZZE DI FIGARO with the Crested Butte Music Festival. Other operatic roles include Donna Anna in DON GIOVANNI with Opera Fort Collins, the Countess in LE NOZZE DI FIGARO at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and Gretel in HANSEL UND GRETEL as a resident artist with Opera Colorado. Awards include winning the NATSAA Competition in 2002, which led to her Carnegie Hall solo recital in Weill Hall in 2003.

Robert Spillman, was Chair of the piano faculty and Music Director of the Opera Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He studied at the Eastman School of Music, and in 1964 he received a Fulbright Scholarship and moved with his family to Stuttgart. He returned to the United States and joined the faculty at Eastman in 1973, where he coached opera and taught piano, accompanying and vocal literature. Mr. Spillman has remained active throughout the U.S. as accompanist for such artists as Jan DeGaetani, Sylvia Rosenberg, Yehuda Hanani, and Lucy Shelton and has performed as soloist with numerous orchestras.

Guest Artist: Joan Wolfer; Fiber Artist

Friday Afternoon Concerts and Art Shows (continued)

Protect Yourself and Your Family from Radon: Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas that you can’t see, smell, or taste and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States. Only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. Colordao is something of a hot spot for radon. The EPA and Surgeon General recommend testing all homes below the third floor. In the City of Longmont we are fortunate to have test kits available, with instructions, at the Longmont Library. Simple call the Library and reserve a unit for one week using your Library card. Have you had your residence tested? This is a free and easy way to do so.

- Safety news contributed by the Senior Citizens Advisory Board

Lifelines, Safety Nets and Self Care: Creating a Caring

CommunitySee page 25 for details regarding this three part series on fashioning a support system to suit your unique situation and needs. You will find out about resources, create a care plan and celebrate your success.

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Special Events

Jim Beckwourth—The Black Mountain Man—The Gaudy LiarActivity # 7000.400Date: Friday, October 21Time: 1:00–2:00 p.m.Cost: Free, but please register

James Pierson Beckwourth (1798–1866) was born a slave in Frederick County, VA. His father was Jennings Beckwith, a plantation owner, who raised his son as his own. At an early age he trapped the frontier in Missouri and then moved west to work for the Rocky Mountain Fur Company. He was tall, muscular, rugged, and weatherworn. He wore his black hair to his waist or braided in long rolls decorated with brightly colored ribbons. He

looked like a pirate in buckskin. He was adopted by a Crow Indian tribe in 1833, was made a war chief, took several Indian wives, and fought in battle against the Cheyenne, Blackfoot, and Sioux. Later he joined the U.S. Army to fight in the Seminole war in Florida. He ran his own trader stores in Taos, NM, and Denver, CO. In 1850, he discovered Beckwourth Pass, a shorter way into the gold fields of California, and led wagon trains over the pass to Marysville, CA. He was at the Sand Creek Massacre in Colorado, worked as a guide with Jim Bridger, and died at the age of 66 under mysterious circumstances. He was widely known and respected for his tall tales about himself, which people assumed were lies but later turned out to be true; nonetheless, he was deemed “The Gaudy Liar.” Dr. Robert Meroney, Emeritus Professor of Engineering, CSU, will present this dramatic multimedia presentation of Jim Beckwourth.

Cultural Enrichment Program

eCo-sponsored by the Friends of the Longmont Senior Center, there will be engaging speakers this quarter. The programs will be educational, insightful, and intriguing. We hope you enjoy the variety.

Cost: FREE, but please register in advance.

"Starry Night Fiesta" Activity #7001.400Date: Friday, September 23 Time: 6:00–9:00 p.m. Cost: Free, but please register

Come join the Longmont Senior Center at its annual Cultural Celebration. We will have music and entertainment under the stars. Who knows—maybe you’ll see some favorite Hollywood stars of yesteryear. All we ask is that you bring your favorite dish to share and get out that formal attire, so you too can shine. Don’t miss out on this GREAT event to celebrate our friends of all cultures. For more information contact Veronica Garcia at 303-651-8716.

Moose LuncheonDate: Tuesday, November 8Time: NoonLocation: Moose Lodge – 2200 Pratt Street

The Moose Lodge will again sponsor and host its annual lunch for seniors! The Lodge offers this free lunch as a community service to the local seniors in recognition of all seniors who give and have given so much to our community. Starting Monday, October 3rd, you may pick up a ticket for yourself and one other senior at the Longmont Senior Center. Tickets must be picked up in person (no phone reservations), and at that time you’ll select your entrée (beef or chicken; quantities are limited). A ticket is required.

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La Ofrenda de los Muertos: Honoring Days of the Dead Day of the Dead is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and Latin America, honoring deceased loved ones. Exhibit is open October 1–November 6, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. Community altars, artwork, hands-on activities, and photographs highlight this annual exhibit. The Longmont celebration is the largest in Colorado. Free admission. Day of the Dead CelebrationSaturday, October 29, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. Traditional food, music, dance, sugar skull decorating, and more highlight this festival, the largest Day of the Dead festival in Colorado. Free admission.

Service Animals, Companion Animals, Fair Housing, and YOU!Come to this FREE informative workshop if you have ever wondered—What is a "service animal"? What is a "companion animal"? What is the Fair Housing definition of a "person with a disability"? Can a housing provider charge an additional deposit or fee for an animal that provides assistance? What if the housing provider has a "No Pets" policy? How do I document that I have a service animal?These questions and more will be covered. This afternoon presentation will be directed towards THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS. All are welcome.

Date: Wednesday, September 14Time: 3:30–5:00 p.m.Location: Longmont Senior CenterPresenter: Wes Wollenweber, Attorney and Counselor of Law, from the office of Hopkins, Tschetter, and Sulzer. Wes specializes in Fair Housing Law and is a lively and engaging teacher.

For more information contact Susan Spaulding, Community Relations Specialist, City of Longmont, 303-774-4384, [email protected]

Longmont Library Online—your 24/7 library. Universal Class is a new database provided at the Library which offers over 500 online continuing education classes for free with your library card. Courses included crafts and hobbies, do it yourself, web development, art, and photography to name a few. Visit the Library homepage at www.ci.longmont.co.us/library/ and click on Library 24/7 and click on Universal Class.

AARP on Tour – Good conversation and light refreshments as AARP Colorado staff present legislative priorities. Monday, September 19th 1:00–3:00 p.m. at the Ft. Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive

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Become Your Own Medicare Part D Expert!Activity # 7201.400 Thursday, October 13Activity # 7201.401 Tuesday, October 25Time: 8:00–9:45 a.m.Place: Longmont Public LibraryFor people who are computer and Internet savvy, Boulder County Aging Services Medicare Counselors are offering a 2-hour class on using the Medicare.gov Planfinder to select prescription drug plans. Any person who wants to learn how to use the Planfinder for personal use or to help others compare plans is welcome. Call the Senior Center front desk at 303-651-8411 to reserve your space. See other Medicare related programs on page 23.

Family Relationships: Are you trying to cope with challenging relationships in your family? See Coping With Complicated Family Relationships on page 24 and join a conversation with Rhonda Racicot and Ruth Waukau, licensed counselors.

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Lifelong Learning Classes & Programs

Arts/Creative Pursuits

Beginning CrochetActivity #7202.400Dates: Thursdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.Cost: $16.00 resident, $19.00 non-resident

Join Rose Jahnke in this handy craft. With Rose’s patience and experience, you will learn the basics in a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. You will need to provide your own hook (H or I) and yarn (peaches and cream, a cotton yarn).

Intermediate CrochetActivity # 7203.400 Dates: Thursdays, September 1, 8, 15, 22 Time: 10:30–11:30 a.m. Cost: $16.00 resident, $19.00 non-resident

Join Rose Jahnke in this handy craft. This is an opportunity to work with others and share patterns. Rose will also help with new patterns or those problem projects you’ve been wanting to tackle or finish. You will need to provide your own hook (H or I) and yarn.

Oil PaintingActivity # 7204.400Date: Tuesdays, September 6–November 15Time: Noon–3:00 p.m.Cost: $48.00 resident, $58.00 non-resident

Enjoy painting in this no-pressure environment, where students work at their own pace and on their chosen subject. There are discussions on colors, techniques, portraits, landscapes, and a variety of topics. Geared for the experienced painter, join others in creating things you can be proud of and stimulate your creativity. New painters are also welcome; the teaching method will be modified to your skill level. All participants are required to provide their own supplies. Non-toxic solvents must be used. Norma Rhoades is the instructor.

Watercolor Painting & DrawingActivity # 7205.400Date: Wednesdays, September 7–October 5Activity # 7206.400Date: Wednesdays, October 19–November 16Time: 1:30–3:30 p.m.Cost: $35.00 resident, $42.00 non-resident per session

All levels of students are welcome to experience the exciting medium of watercolor, drawing, and the underlying structure of painting. You will learn by working from "wet" to "dry" to "detailed," learning about colors, composition, and subject matter. Hanlie Wessels, a local watercolor artist and teacher, will be instructing the class.

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Lifelong Learning Classes & ProgramsLLPorcelain ArtDate: Mondays, September 12–November 14Time: Mornings

China painting classes for beginning and advanced students. Learn to make beautiful hand-painted china for yourself or others. If you would like to sign up, please put your name on a list at the Senior Center front desk and the instructor, Alna Hiel, will contact you for your class registration, cost, and times.

Square Dance Lessons Held weekly—(9/21–12/28)Lessons held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays are from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. On 9/21 there will be a kick off Ice Cream Social followed by a short intro lesson. Lessons held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays are from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. and are followed by the regular dance. For more information and costs, please contact Ann Weber at 303-485-9233.

Creativity with Rubber StampsActivity #7207.400Date: Thursday, October 20Time: 1:30–3:30 p.m.Cost: $10.50 resident, $12.50 non-resident

With the holidays coming up, it’s definitely time to think about making your own original cards. Enjoy this easy beginner’s class and get inspired to create. We will make 3 fun projects during this two-hour workshop. All materials are included in your class fee. Instructor Pat Journeay has been teaching the art of rubber stamping at the Longmont Senior Center for 6+ years. She has been a Stampin’ Up demonstrator for nearly 10 years. Sign up early for this popular class.

Drawing Flowers and Plants Using Colored Pencil ContinuedActivity #7208.400Dates: Mondays, October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31Time: 2:00–5:00 p.m.Cost: $30.00 resident, $36.00 non-residentPrerequisite: having taken "Drawing Flowers and Plants Using Colored Pencil" or experience using colored pencils.

You will continue exploring how to draw plants like a botanical illustrator while also learning color pencil. We will go over composition, negative space, texture, and color; in other words, really "seeing" the details in a leaf, a flower, a seedpod, or a vegetable. You will explore drawing drops of water on plants. Bring your own photos of plants or use mine. Also, bring a pad of 9” x 12” Bristol board and colored pencils if you have them. Your instructor, Donna Clement, will have pencils and supplies in class. Donna is a botanical illustrator creating artwork for Botanical Interests seed packages.

Beginning at the Beginning: How to Start Your Family TreeActivity #7209.400Date: Tuesday, September 27Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.Cost: FREE, registration requiredYou’ve listened to family stories since you were a child, and you’ve always said that someday you would gather all that information together. So let’s get started. Someday starts today!

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Computers

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in Longmont...a computer learning opportunity for those 50+.There is a yearly membership fee of $20.00 per individual. Classes are held at Front Range Community College. Contact the Senior Center at 303-651-8411 if you have any questions. Class registration begins August 15 at the Senior Center. Coaches will be available to assist with class selection on August 15 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., and Friday, August 19 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Computer Lab Schedule • Drop-In • Fridays 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.As a SeniorNet Member, you are invited to participate in our drop-in Friday afternoon Open Lab. You do not have to be actively attending a class. Feeling overwhelmed with the ever-changing world of computers? All questions are welcome. This is an excellent time to practice and to work one-on-one with your own coach

No LAB September 2, 2011—Labor Day Weekend and November 25, 2011—Thanksgiving Weekend

Course descriptions: (See the chart on following pages for class dates and times)

Introduction to Computers IThis 4-session course is designed for students with no computer experience. During each session you will practice extensively using the mouse and the keyboard and gain familiarity with computer hardware, software, and the Windows program.

Photo Editing Using PicasaIn this 4-session class, learn how to use Google’s free Picasa software program. With Picasa you can locate and organize your photos; edit and add effects to your photos; and share your photos. It is fast, easy, and free. Prerequisite: completion of the Introduction to Computers II course or pre-approval by the instructor.

Graphics ProjectThis 2-session course is designed to teach the concepts for creating Greeting Cards and other computer-generated projects. Have fun learning and sharing ideas. Prerequisite: completion of the Introduction to Computers II course or pre-approval by the instructor.

Introduction to Computers II This 6-session course is designed for students who have basic computer experience. Familiarity with using the mouse and the keyboard are required. You will learn how to enter and edit text using Microsoft Word, how to add graphics, how to save and manage your data files, how to send and receive email, and how to access and search the Internet. Prerequisite: completion of the Introduction to Computers I course or pre-approval by the instructor.

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PhotoShop ElementsThis 6-session course is for those who want to work with Adobe PhotoShop Elements to enhance your photographs and digital images. You will learn to improve colors and exposure, to remove unwanted elements from a photo, and to move images from one picture to another. Learn to create collages, add borders and frames. Prerequisite: completion of the Introduction to Computers II course or pre-approval by the instructor.

File Management using Windows XP—Where is My Stuff?For the Windows XP user, let us help you find your stuff. In this 2-session course, learn how to organize your files; how to copy, move, delete, and save your data. A basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP is required. Prerequisite: completion of the Introduction to Computers II course or pre-approval by the instructor.

Microsoft Word 2007This 4-session course is designed to present basic operations for creating, editing, formatting, and

printing documents using Microsoft Word 2007. It will teach margins, headers, footer, and tabs. Prerequisite: completion of the Introduction to Computers II course or pre-approval by the instructor.

Genealogy BasicsThe Legacy Family Tree program is an easy and complete resource for building and sharing your family tree. Learn how to use it to record your family’s history. This 4-session course will teach you the basics: how to enter your family information, document it, create and customize charts. Prerequisite: completion of the Introduction to Computers II course or pre-approval by the instructor.

File Management using Windows 7For the Windows 7 user, let us help you find your stuff. In this 2-session course, learn how to organize your files; how to copy, move, delete, and save your data. A basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows 7 is required. Prerequisite: completion of the Introduction to Computers II course or pre-approval by the instructor.

CLASS ACTIVITY # DAYS/TIME DATES MEMBER COST

Introduction to Computers I 7600.400 Mon/Wed1:30-3:30p.m.

September12,14,19,21 $30.00

Photo Editing with Picasa 7601.400 Tues/Thur1:30-3:30p.m.

September13,15,20,22 $30.00

Graphics Project 7602.400 Mon/Wed1:30-3:30p.m. September 26,28 $17.00

Introduction to Computers II 7603.400 Tues/Thur1:30-3:30p.m.

Sep 27,29Oct 4,6,11,13 $40.00

PhotoShop Elements 7604.400 Mon/Wed1:30-3:30p.m.

October 17,19,24, 26,31, Nov 2 $40.00

File Management Using Windows XP 7605.400 Tues/Thur

1:30-3:30p.m.October

25, 27 $17.00

Microsoft Word 2007/2010 7606.400 Mon/Wed1:30-3:30p.m.

November7,9,14,16 $30.00

Genealogy Basics 7607.400 Tues/Thur1:30-3:30p.m.

November8,10,15,17 $30.00

File Management Using Windows 7 7608.400 Mon/Tues

1:30-3:30p.m. Nov 21,22 $17.00

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Computer Workshops

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Hints on Searching the InternetLearn the do’s and don’ts on searching the Internet. Explore how to effectively use various search engines to find the information you really need.

Housekpeeping Your PCCome learn how to tell what makes your computer run much slower and what to do about it. Learn what routine maintenance needs to be performed and how often.

Address LabelsLearn how to generate mailing address labels using Microsoft Word. Familiarity with Microsoft Word is required.

Safe Computing PracticesLearn about safeguarding your data and privacy while doing email and using the Internet. This workshop is for beginner to intermediate computer users. Topics covered include data backup, viruses, virus protection, computer hoaxes, firewalls, and certain privacy issues such as spyware.

CLASS ACTIVITY # DAYS/TIME DATES MEMBER COST

Searching the Internet 7609.400 Friday9:00 a.m. - noon September 16

$10 for members$15 for

non-members

Housekeeping Your PC 7610.400 Friday9:00 a.m. - noon

September30


non-members

Address Labels 7611.400 Friday9:00 a.m. - noon October 21


non-members

Safe Computing Practices 7612.400 Friday9:00 a.m. - noon November 11


non-members

Looking for more technology classes? Check the General Interest Section for the following classes: • Cell Phone Basics - pg. 18 • SKYPE - pg. 19 • Technology Update—Feeling Left Behind? - pg. 19

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AARP Driver Safety ClassAARP’s unique and newly condensed format of one HALF DAY session is designed to sharpen driving knowledge and skills and to develop strategies for adjusting to age-related changes in vision, hearing, reaction time, and other elements that relate to our abilities to be safe drivers. Graduates may be able to qualify for a discount on auto insurance. Registration for this class is required. Cost is $12.00 for AARP members, $14.00 for non-members, payable to AARP and will be accepted at the first class. Please call 303-651-8411 for more information and registration. This class is taught by AARP Volunteer Max Fuller.

Friday, September 23, Noon–4:30 p.m.Monday, October 17, Noon–4:30 p.m.Wednesday, October 26, Noon–4:30 p.m.Wednesday, November 9, Noon–4:30 p.m.Saturday, November 19, Noon–4:30p.m.

Cell Phone BasicsActivity #7210.400 Monday, September 12Activity #7211.400 Monday, October 10Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m.Cost: FREE, registration required

Cell phones have become an essential tool for many people. Sign up for a one-on-one session with a coach to help you learn the basics. Bring your phone, the charger, and the manual, along with a couple of phone numbers to program into the phone.

Beginning Mah-JonggActivity #7212.400 Date: Mondays, September 19–October 24Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m.Cost: $32.00 resident, $38.00 non-resident

Learn the basics of this fascinating and stimulating game. There will be several sessions where the rules for the game are explained. Then you will put your knowledge to work by playing the game. This class is being taught by Sandy Allen and Ginger Martinez. Current Mah-Jongg cards included. Every player is required to have his or her own card; minimum of 8 and maximum of 12 students.

Duplicate Bridge Activity #7213.400 Friday Sept. 2Activity #7213.401 Friday Sept. 16Activity #7213.402 Friday Sept. 30Activity #7213.403 Friday Oct. 7Activity #7213.404 Friday Oct. 28Activity #7213.405 Friday Nov. 4Time: 12:30–4:30 p.m.Cost: $3.00 resident, $3.50 nonresident

Join in the fun, participate, and learn duplicate bridge. It is called duplicate because the same bridge hand (i.e., arrangement of cards) is duplicated at other tables, in order to allow a fair comparison of playing skill and reduce "luck of the cards." In this way, every hand, whether good or bad, is played in competition with others playing the identical cards, and the element of skill is heightened whilst that of chance is reduced. Ruth Green will be organizing duplicate bridge on the listed dates. Ruth is ACBL certified and has run duplicate bridge tournaments in a variety of places. No partner is necessary; a partner will be assigned at the beginning of each afternoon. The fees help offset the supplies that are provided, and for the expertise Ruth brings to the game. Sign up week by week, as your schedule allows; please register in advance.

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Lifelong Learning Classes & Programs LLSharing Our StoriesActivity #7214.400 Date: Tuesdays, September 13, 20, 27, October 4, 11Time: 10:00 a.m.–noonCost: Free

If you’re a senior, you have stories! Join us for an informal workshop where we can make memories into a CD in your voice or a written piece you could share with family or friends. We’ll help you choose stories to tell, record your voice, or write your piece. If nothing else, it will be fun to relive some memories. Dawn Ryan will be facilitating the work and helping with the recordings and writings.

SKYPEActivity #7216.400 Date: Monday, October 17Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m.Cost: FREE

How to use Skype on your computer: if you have a computer with a high speed Internet connection, you can see and talk with your family and friends around the world for free. Join us for a demonstration to see how it works.

Technology Update—Feeling Left Behind?Activity #7217.400 Date: Monday, October 31Time: 10:00 a.m.–noonCost: FREE

Does it seem like technology is out of control? What are all of these new gadgets that people are using? We will share what we know about Smart Phones, Droids, Notebooks, Tablets, iPads, iPods, e-Readers, and more. Format is open discussion; seating is limited, pre-registration required.

The Irish ShillelaghActivity #7215.400 Date: Wednesday, October 5Time: 10:00– 11:00 a.m.Cost:: $1.00 resident, $2.00 non resident

Today’s version of the Irish Shillelagh is a cane or walking stick, but to the ancient Irish, the shillelagh was their weapon of choice. The Gaelic bata (fighting stick) would have been made from blackthorn, oak, ash, or holly, so if you have one made from any of these woods, you do indeed have an authentic shillelagh. The short stubby ones sold in souvenir stores or mail order catalogues are not real shillelaghs, especially when they are tied with a green bow and have a painted shamrock on them. Come on along for a walloping good time as we examine the history and weaponry of Bataireacht Sail-elle (Shillelagh Stick-fighting).

The CeltsActivity #7218.400 Date: Wednesdays, October 19, 26, & November 2 Time: 10:00–11:00 a.m.Cost:: $1.00 resident, $2.00 non residentMore than most names that have come down to us from classical antiquity, the name "Celts" evokes varied associations: a museum exhibition; classical sculpture; classical authors; early medieval book illuminations; medieval Arthurian and Cu Chullain legends; or personal experience with the language and cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, and Brittany. The sessions will focus broadly on three time periods: the Celtic cultures of the ancient world; the insular Celts of the Middle Ages; the time from Reformation to the present. To scarcely anyone’s surprise, the most attention will be given to considering the "Celtic" in its Irish significance.

History/ScienceIrish History – presentations with Francis Lovett, Irish historian and Professor Emeritus.

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Colorado WaterActivity #7219.400 Date: Wednesday, September 14Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m.Cost: $4.00 resident, $5.00 non resident

We will explore the policies, innovations, conflicts, and personalities associated with this important fundamental resource in a semi-arid climate. Stephen Long labeled the High Plains "The Great American Desert." John Fremont described the plains in terms that made it sound like a Garden of Eden. When homesteaders first arrived it was during a wet cycle which caused people to believe that "rainfall followed the plow." A dry climate combined with Colorado’s high elevation (no rivers flow into the state) creates some interesting historical developments.

Plains IndiansActivity #7220.400 Date: Wednesday, October 5Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m.Cost: $4.00 resident, $5.00 non resident

Apache, Comanche, Kiowa, Sioux, Arapaho, and Cheyenne at various times called the plains of eastern Colorado home. For the most part it was a migration of tribes moving from north, northeast, and northwest to the south over a period of 300–500 years. The Apache, Comanche, and Kiowa were in New Mexico, Texas, or Oklahoma by the time Euro-Americans started arriving in Colorado in significant numbers. For most of our recorded history trappers, miners, and homesteaders coming to Colorado had the most contact with the Cheyenne and Arapaho.

The Land Activity #7221.400 Date: Wednesday, November 16Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m.Cost: $4.00 resident, $5.00 non resident

Indian tribes, Spain, France, Mexico, Texas, and the United States have all exercised control over all or parts of Colorado. Then under U.S. jurisdiction there have been the Homestead Act, Desert Land Act, and Timber Land Act which provided for the sale or distribution of land. Large grants of land went to railroads and to state government. Then came the Forest Service, Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Mining, Bureau of Reclamation, and a host of environmental policies and agencies. We will explore the history and current status of issues related to land ownership and use in Colorado.

History/Science (Continued)

Colorado History SeriesPresenter Larry Ralston has a wonderful ability to research and create interesting presentations. You can see and hear his passion for history in these three presentations and learn more about each topic.

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Drumming ClassActivity #7222.400 September 6, 13, 20, 27 Activity #7223.400 October 4, 11, 18, 25 Activity #7224.400 November 1, 8, 15, 29Cost: $28.00 resident, $33.00 non-residentDate: TuesdaysTime: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

DRUM ONE! DRUM ALL! If you can talk, you can drum. Along with all the different types of fitness programs to choose from, one of them is drumming. The classes are fun, easy, and accessible to anyone, regardless of age or physical condition. Drumming offers many health benefits, including boosting the immune system, improving circulation, reducing stress, producing endorphins, and causing right/left brain stimulation. You may bring your own djembe drum, or one will be provided for you.

Great Conversation of Great IdeasActivity #7225.400 Date: Thursdays, September 8, 22; October 6, 20; & November 3 and 17Time: 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.Cost: Donations accepted for copies of the readings

This thought-provoking discussion group on the 103 Great Ideas that are the core of everybody’s thinking will be led by facilitator Brian Hansen, who has extensive experience in the "Great Books and Great Ideas" curriculum. He will present the themes which come from philosopher Mortimer Adler. There are brief reading materials intended to accompany the discussions; copies can be downloaded from Brian’s website http://home.comcast.net/~pamjhansen/site/?/home/ or will be provided at the meetings. This class is continuous; each week is a new topic.

Beginning SpanishActivity #7226.400 Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays September 1–September 20Time: 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.Cost $45.00 resident, $54.00 non-resident

It’s back to school time and time to learn basic Spanish language course! Our teaching duo of Joanie O’Brien and Michael Keating, who live in Mérida, México, each winter, have taught seniors for the past 8 years and will offer their successful course again. Beginners and those with some background (no matter how far back) are welcome! Classes will cover pronunciation, conversation, and phrases in an integrated curriculum using music, games, poems, and literature to cover basic skills of colors, counting, months, days of the week, and vocabulary for traveling, dining, and social engagement. All this and more covered in a relaxed and fun way! You will need the basic textbook: The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Spanish Phrases (paperback) by Gail Stein, $9.95 (ISBN-13: 9781592574537)

Spanish Conversation IIActivity #7227.400 Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays November 1–17Time: 5:30 – 6:45 p.m.Cost $45.00 resident, $54.00 non-resident

This is a follow-up course to our successful basic Spanish conversation class given earlier this year. Teachers Joanie O’Brien and Michael Keating live in Mérida, México, part of each year and have successfully taught seniors here since 2004. Classes will expand on pronunciation, conversation, and phrases using music and games to cover basic skills of counting, the calendar, and vocabulary for traveling, dining, and social engagement. The same text used in the basic course will be required: The Pocket Idiot’s Guide to Spanish Phrases, 3rd Edition (paperback) by Gail Stein, $9.95 (ISBN-13: 9781592574537).

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Right Brain & Human WholenessActivity #7228.400 Date: Wednesdays, September 14–October 5Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.Cost $32.00 resident, $38.50 non-resident

Our right cerebral hemisphere deals with our passions, our sense of humor, all metaphoric and symbolic understanding. This includes art, religious sense, imaginative and intuitive processes, novel occurrences, and concern for context and wholeness. What the left hemisphere makes explicit, the right reconstructs into a grounded living whole. With the left hemisphere becoming increasingly dominant, the result is a dehumanized society, where a rigid bureaucratic mentality, obsessed with the structure and mechanism, holds sway at a huge cost to human happiness and the world around us. So says Iain McGilchrist in the The Master and His Emissary: The Divided Brain and the Making of the Western World. We will explore many new insights on the asymmetrical functioning of the brain hemispheres, with John Hitchcock, Ph.D., facilitating.

Latin Music USAActivity #7229.400Dates: Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18, 25Time: 3:00–4:30 p.m.Cost: $2.00 resident, $3.00 non-resident

This four-week program will discuss and, using video, illustrate the various musical and dance styles such as mambo, cha-cha-cha, boogaloo, and salsa, which have been and to a large extent still are popular in the United States. We will also discuss the integration of Latin rhythms and American jazz as well as Brazilian musical styles which are currently very popular in northern Colorado. Your instructor, Bill Fairchild, will use some video from the PBS television series tracing the development of Latin music from the Caribbean in the United States from 1930 until the present. Toes will tap and bodies will sway as we learn more about this fascinating music!

Astrology Activity #7230.400 Date: Wednesdays, October 19–November 16Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.Cost: $50.00 resident, $60.00 non resident

All world cultures have some means of touching or reading the "field" the ground of non rational reality. The meaning inherent in the moment of birth, or any moment, is always present if we are open to it. Astrology is one method of opening. This is not fortune telling or newspaper astrology, but highly individual. Psychologist C. G. Jung’s wife Emma once said that an astrological chart was worth several sessions of analysis. For personal growth and self-knowledge, work on your astrological chart is among the most effective available. With thirty years experience in astrology, John Hitchcock was trained by a student of Jung’s daughter. He will provide personal charts for all participants in class, as well as presenting the symbolic basis for this work. John will be calling you in advance of the class for some personal information such as time, date, and place of birth for the personal chart. You must register in advance for this class and provide contact information.

New England TravelogueActivity #7231.400Date: Thursday, November 17Time: 4:00–5:30 p.m.

Join us for stories and pictures from the Longmont Seniors tour group that traveled to New England for the fall colors in October. Light refreshments and photo presentations will be shared.


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Resource EducationNeed Help with your Heating Costs?Activity #7232.400Date: Thursday, November 3Time: 10:00–11:30 a.m.Cost: Free, registration required

Is your heating bill out of control? It might be time for you to find out if you are eligible for the following programs. There will be a representative from the LEAP and the Longs Peak Weatherization programs providing a 15-minute presentation. Ask the front desk for a list of items you need to bring in order to complete the LEAP paperwork immediately after the presentation.

Medicare – There are 3 different Medicare related programs this fall.

1. Medicare Basics ClassesMedicare Basics classes are offered by the Boulder County Aging Services Division Medicare Counselors. Information is provided about Medicare enrollment, benefits, costs, what and how Medicare pays, choices under Medicare plans, how they work, and prescription drug coverage. There is time for both a group presentation and an individual meeting with a Medicare counselor to answer your questions. Call the Senior Center at 303-651-8411 to register.Date: 3rd Monday of September, 3rd Tuesday of October, and 4th Tuesday of November.

Time: 10:00 a.m. to noonCost: FREE, registration requiredLocation: Longmont Senior CenterActivity #7233.400 Monday, September 19Activity #7233.401 Tuesday, October 18Activity #7233.402 Tuesday, November 22

2. Medicare Part D Clinics (Prescription Drug Plans)Medicare counselors and volunteers from Boulder County Aging Services will be available at the Longmont Senior Center to meet with any Medicare enrollee who needs help reviewing or selecting a Part D or Part C plan. Schedule your one-on-one appointment by calling the Senior Center front desk at 303-651-8411. Remember to bring your complete

list of prescription drugs, your Medicare card, and current prescription drug plan card (if applicable).

Date: Mondays, October and NovemberTime: 9:00 a.m.–noonCost: FREE. Preregistration is required.

3. Become your own Medicare Part D expert!For people who are computer- and Internet-competent, Boulder County Medicare Counselors are offering a 2-hour class on using the Medicare.gov Planfinder to select prescription drug plans. Any person who wants to learn how to use the Planfinder for personal use or to help others compare plans is welcome.

Time: 8:00–9:45 a.m.Place: Longmont Public Library Adult Computer LabCost: FREE, you must reserve a space through the Senior Center, 303-651-8411Activity #7201.401 Thursday, October 13Activity #7201.402 Tuesday, October 25


"I Am"–FilmActivity #7234.400Date: Monday, September 26Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m.Cost: FREE, registration requiredA look at how we are all connected. The latest entry in a growing subgenre that might be called the what’s-it-all-about documentary, 'I Am' comes from an unlikely source: Tom Shadyac, director of such box-office-gold comedies as 'Ace Ventura' and 'Bruce Almighty.' He’s not joking in this semi-deep inquiry, a philosophical quest punctuated by face time with scientists, poets and elder statesmen including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Noam Chomsky and the late Howard Zinn.

After a bicycle accident left Shadyac with debilitating post-concussion syndrome, the Hollywood player did some serious rethinking about success, status and stuff. When he’d recovered enough to begin making his first nonfiction film, he set out to answer two questions: What’s wrong with our world? What can we do about it?” (Los Angeles Times review, March 11, 2011)

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Coping With Complicated Family RelationshipsActivity #7800.300Date: Wednesday, October 19Time: 1:30–3:00 p.m.Cost: $2.00 resident, $3:00 non-residents

Circumstances as one ages can change or challenge family relationships. Sometimes these challenges can result in emotionally charged situations. This can be stressful for all family members. Join in a conversation about family relationships. Learn some helpful tools. This class will be facilitated by Rhonda Racicot, LCSW, and Ruth Waukau, LCSW.

Sitting Meditation Activity #7801.400 Thursdays, Sept. 8–29 Cost: $24.00 resident, $29.00 non-residentActivity #7801.401 Thursdays, Oct. 6–27Cost: $24.00 resident, $29.00 non-residentActivity #7801.402 Thursdays, Nov. 3–17Cost: $18.00 resident, $21.00 non-residentTime: 10:00–11:15 a.m.

When we relate to our present moments with curiosity, gentleness, and mindfulness, we have the opportunity to re-connect with the part of ourselves which is natural and basic. The practice of sitting meditation is a way to ease distractions and regain a wholesome sense of our own nature. In this class we learn and practice sitting and walking meditation and have a short discussion. We will bring our attention to our body, breath, sounds, and thoughts without trying to accomplish a task. As we begin to relax and accept our body, mind, and emotions, then we experience the simplicity of just being. When we practice meditation regularly, we can then return to our world with a bigger perspective and appreciation of the small moments of our lives such as glances at the mountains or a fresh breeze on our face. We find ourselves more at ease, accepting of change and even sleeping more deeply.

WisdomWork: Living With Spirit; Aging With GraceActivity #7802.400Dates: Friday, November 4, and Saturday, November 5Time: Friday 6:30–8:30 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Cost: $60.00 resident, $72.00 non-resident includes lunch

Nourish your body. Expand your mind. Refresh your spirit. Come do your wisdomwork!Explore the opportunities and challenges that arise in the second half of life. Renew your sense of purpose. Harvest your life wisdom and explore ways to share your gifts with the world. Join us for a unique and transformative weekend.Workshop Leaders: Maureen Dobson, MSW, and Rosemary Williams, MSW, Certified Sage-ing Leaders, have more than sixty years of combined life experience working with older adults and caregiving families. For more information: [email protected] or 720-890-8116.

Affordable Health Care: How the New Health Care Law Benefits YouActivity #7803.400Date: October 13Time: 9:30–11:00 a.m.Cost: Free, please register

Congress enacted a new health care law which brings a number of benefits to all Americans, including people over 50. Some of these changes you will see this year. Others phase in over the next several years. Join us to ask questions and learn more about the new Health Care Law. This program will be presented by AARP.

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Fall 2011 Programs at the Longmont Senior Center

Advance Directives WorkshopsActivity #7804.400 Friday, September 9Activity #7805.400 Friday, October 14Time: 9:30–10:30 a.m.Cost: $5.00 resident, $6.00 non-residentPlease note: These are separate workshops, not a series.There is no better time than the present to consider and clarify your wishes for medical treatment in the event you become incapacitated. Preparing documents expressing those wishes ahead of time is a true gift to yourself, as well as your loved ones and your physician, relieving them of the uncertainty of how you want to be treated. In this workshop, we will review the various documents related to advance planning (medical power of attorney, living will, Five Wishes) and provide you with the necessary materials. Facilitated by Peggy Arnold, M.A., Program Coordinator of PrestigePLUS.

Lifelines, Safety Nets & Self-Care: Creating a Caring CommunityActivity #7806.400Part I Finding the Resources - Thur, Sept. 22Part II Creating Your Plan - Thur, Oct. 20Part III Celebrating Your Success! - Thur, Nov. 17Time: All sessions 9:00–11:00 a.m.Cost: $9.00 resident, $11.00 non-residentWe’ve all heard the saying, "Aging is not for sissies" But that sounds suspiciously like it’s reserved for those who are fortunate enough to be fully functioning and in excellent health … sort of survival of the fittest. What about the rest of us? Certainly, we all want to age well, but what does that mean when we hit some of the inevitable bumps in the road that come with advancing years? When our independence is challenged and our quality of life compromised? When we can’t do everything for ourselves, and we need assistance from others? How do we care for ourselves when that means counting on others to support us? And how do we continue to give to others when we are living with certain limitations?

This series will provide a space in which we can all explore these themes together. Our community is rich in resources, but we have to know what those resources are, learn how to tap into them, and, ultimately, fashion a support system that meets our own unique needs.

Part I - Finding the ResourcesIn this introductory conversation, you will become familiar with some of the community resources that are there to support you. The focus will be on physical and emotional health, but we will also address social/spiritual needs, as well. We will have representatives from Share the Care, Care Transitions, Project HOPE, Senior Reach, House Call Physicians and a nurse advocate. You will receive tools that will help you assess what your strengths and challenges are, and you will leave with homework to prepare for the second session.

Part II - Creating Your PlanThis will be a working, but fun session! You’ll engage in some group brainstorming, and your facilitators will guide you through a structured process to create your self-care action plan.

Part III - Celebrating Your Success!You’ve created your action plan, and now it’s time to celebrate your valuable efforts! This will be a time to share what you’ve created, to be inspired by others, to reinforce your confidence that you really ARE the one in control of your life, and to learn ways to sustain your progress. It will also be a time of thanksgiving—for all that we give AND receive as part of a caring community.

Beginning CheesemakingActivity #7807.400Date: Wednesday, November 9Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m,Cost: $25.00 resident, $30.00 non-residentLooking for some unique, homemade, healthy items to serve or give as gifts over the holidays? This is your chance to learn how to make soft goat cheeses (Chevre and Fromage Blanc) using fresh or store-bought goat’s milk with minimal time and equipment. Store-bought cow’s milk will be used to make delicious fresh ricotta and mozzarella cheeses as well. Samples of the cheeses and step-by-step instructions and recipes will be provided to all participants. Instructor Kate Johnson and her family run Briar Gate Farm, and she also owns Pathways Coaching, LLC.

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Health & Wellness Services

See page 1 for more information.

Office Hours: Mon.-Thu., 9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Closed: FridaysTelephone: 303-651-5080Location: Longmont Senior Center

Wellness Clinic 2nd & 4th MondaysTime: 8:00 a.m.–noon WALK-IN—OPEN TO ALL NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY!Be proactive and preventive about your health care by stopping by our office to chat with the PrestigePLUS nurse. This clinic will help you stay alert about your health. Have your blood pressure, weight, pulse, oximetry, and blood sugar checked and discuss other health concerns.

Flu Shot ClinicsThursday, Oct. 27Longmont Senior Center, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 7Health Center of Integrated Therapies, 1551 Professional Lane, Suite 125, 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Medicare Part B covers this service. Bring your Medicare Card with you; otherwise there is a $20 cash fee.

Therapeutic ServicesThe following Therapeutic Services are currently offered at PrestigePLUS:

• Massage Therapy/Chair Massage• CranioSacral Therapy• Healing Touch• Maya Abdominal Massage• Oncology Massage• Reflexology• Reiki - Energy Work• Shiatsu (acupressure)

Detailed information describing the various therapies, fees, and schedules is available at the PrestigePLUS office. Please stop by or call 303-651-5080 to schedule an appointment.

Get to Know Us/YouTime: 9:30–10:30 a.m.Come find out about PrestigePLUS and what we can offer you. Meetings are the first Friday of each month. Call us for details at 303-651-5080.

Wellness ConsultingPrestigePLUS offers Wellness Consulting on an individual basis. Our nurse will work with you in assessing your current level of health and satisfaction with all aspects of your life (body, mind, and spirit). She will help you determine your readiness to change, set health and wellness goals, and follow up on those goals. Call 303-651-5080 for an appointment.

Acupuncture for Destressing ClinicsDate: WednesdaysTime: Drop-In from 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.Cost: $15.00 per session$10.00 per session for PrestigePLUS members

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese healing system based on the principle that health is maintained by a balanced flow of energy, or chi, throughout our bodies. Acupuncture for Destressing uses ear acupuncture points to unleash endorphins which help to calm the sympathetic nervous system. This can relieve stress and cravings and reduce chronic pain. The technique not only balances the body, but brings one a sense of feeling more centered and relaxed, yet alert. Sessions are 45 minutes long and take place in a community setting.

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Foot Care ClinicDate: 2nd & 4th FridaysTime: Noon–4:45 p.m.Cost: $45.00 for 1st assessment $30.00 for follow-up visits

There is an extra charge for home visits or special needs.

Foot care is offered by a registered nurse and includes short foot massage, foot bath, nail and callous care. Perfect for those with diabetes and anyone who may have special foot care needs. Other times also available at alternate sites. Call Summer Cares LLC at 303-651-5224 for an appointment.

Advance Planning Assistance ServicesWe can help you review and update your advance medical directives (living will, medical power of attorney, Five Wishes) or provide you with the new documents. We can also discuss ethical wills and other forms of personal legacies, if you wish. Call 303-651-5080 for an appointment with the PrestigePLUS Program Coordinator.

Grief Recovery Support GroupDates: Mondays, October 24–December 12Time: 5:00–6:30 p.m.Cost: no charge

Are you 50+ and have lost someone close to you? Join others with experienced counselors who will help you as you recover your balance. This is an opportunity to learn how to deal with your grief in the company of others who share your journey. Our sessions are all confidential. Peer Counselors Sara Beery and June Sullivan will facilitate this group. Please call Ruth Waukau, LCSW, 303-651-8414 to register. There will be up to eight sessions.

Women of Wisdom Dates: Mondays, October 10–December 5Time: 1:00–2:30 p.m.Cost: $8.00 residents, $10.00 non residents

As women age many life experiences lead them to wisdom. However, sometimes aging women may not feel valued or validated. What gets in the way of women harvesting the wise woman within? This group is intended to help women move through life transitions and issues of aging—physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual—that prevent experiencing the wholeness of their age. It is an 8-week counseling group co-facilitated by Ruth Waukau, LCSW, and Susan Wiser, Peer Counselor. Size will be limited. Register with Ruth at 303-651-8414 to join this group.

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CLASS ACTIVITY # DAYS/TIME DATES COST

Aerobic Fitness Drop-In Mon./Wed./Fri.8:00–9:00 a.m. Ongoing Class $32 for 18 classes

$18 for 10 classes

Essentrics 7500.400 Wednesdays2:00–3:00 p.m. Sept. 7–28 $20 (R) $24 (NR)

Feldenkrais Method® Easy Movement 7501.400 Tuesdays

10:00–11:00 a.m. Sept. 6–27 $28 (R) $33 (NR)

Line Dance7502.4007502.4017502.402

Tuesdays1:30–2:30 p.m.

Sept. 6–27Oct. 4–25Nov. 1–29

$20 (R) $24 (NR)$20 (R) $24 (NR)$20 (R) $24 (NR)

Pilates7503. 4007503. 4017503. 402

Mondays12:30–1:30 p.m.

Sept. 12–26Oct. 3–31Nov. 7–28

$22 (R) $26 (NR)$36 (R) $43 (NR)$29 (R) $35 (NR)

Pilates7504. 4007504. 4017504. 402

Wednesdays12:30–1:30 p.m.

Sept. 7–28Oct. 5–26

Nov. 2–30

$29 (R) $35 (NR)$29 (R) $35 (NR)$36 (R) $43 (NR)

Senior ConditioningSt. Vrain Memorial Building,700 Longs Peak Ave.

7505. 4007505. 4017505. 402

Tues. & Thurs.8:00–9:00 a.m.

Sept. 1–29Oct. 4–27Nov. 1–29

$27 (R) $33 (NR)$24 (R) $29 (NR)$24 (R) $29 (NR)

Strength TrainingSt. Vrain Memorial Building,700 Longs Peak Ave.

7506. 4007506. 4017506. 402

Tues. & Thurs.9:15–10:15 a.m.

Sept. 1–29Oct. 4–27Nov. 1–29

$27 (R) $33 (NR)$24 (R) $29 (NR)$24 (R) $29 (NR)

Wu Tai Chi7507. 4007507. 4017507. 402

Wednesdays 5:00–6:00 p.m.

Sept. 7–28Oct. 5–26

Nov. 2–30

$32 (R) $38 (NR)$32 (R) $38 (NR)$40 (R) $48 (NR)

Yoga—Active Adults7508. 4007508. 4017508. 402

Mondays2:00–3:00 p.m.

Sept. 12–26Oct. 3–31Nov. 7–28

$21 (R) $25 (NR)$35 (R) $43 (NR)$28 (R) $33 (NR)

Gentle Yoga (beginner)St. Vrain Memorial Building,700 Longs Peak Ave.

7509. 4007509. 4017509. 402

Wednesdays10:30–11:30 a.m.

Sept. 7–28Oct. 5–26Nov. 2–30

$28 (R) $33 (NR)$28 (R) $33 (NR)$35 (R) $42 (NR)

Zumba Drop-In Tuesdays11:30-12:30 Ongoing Class $32 for 18 classes

$18 for 10 classes

JUMP STARTFITNESS ASSESSMENTS:

Designed for those who want to take the first steps to fitness and exercise but aren’t sure where to start! 30-minute consultation with personal trainer, Cindy Holcomb Krafft

Cost $ 5.00 resident $6.00 non resident. Call 303-651-8411 to schedule appointment between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Fridays, September 9, or September 16.

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Aerobic Fitness ClassRegistration is ongoing. This fun, uplifting class provides aerobic exercises to improve your health, make you feel good, and start your day with positive energy. The Y.M.C.A. provides instructors. Jeanie has been teaching for the past several years, and her students love the class. It is a great workout. If you have never tried this class, we offer the first one free so you can try the activity. It is never too late to start exercising and improving your health.

EssentricsThis class combines movement from classical stretching, yoga, and Pilates to create a low-impact and non-aerobic program, with an emphasis on stretching and lengthening muscles, creating toned, balanced muscles and movements. It will help you with flexibility, balance, and strength; it will improve your posture and increase muscle tone. You will work from standing positions as well as from the floor on a mat. Join Heather Corey, who is certified in "Essentrics," and find a new way to put some pep in your step.

Feldenkrais Method®—Easy MovementWould you like to regain flexibility, improve your balance and coordination, and reduce tension and pain? In these Awareness Through Movement® classes, you will be guided through a series of movements designed to allow your body to move more easily. Regain flexibility and improve balance as you slowly and gently complete each movement. This class is excellent for those with neurological issues such as MS or Parkinson’s and those recovering from stroke. People with such issues, who are not seniors, may also attend this class at the non-resident rate. This class will be done on a chair or on the floor on thick mats depending on your abilities.

Line Dance"5-6-7-8 and two to the left, two to the right and slide!" Join Terry Wallace, your instructor, in this wonderful form of exercise. The benefits of line dancing are many—control high blood pressure and cholesterol, manage stress, reduce risk of heart disease, strengthen bones and muscles without hurting your joints, and improve your posture and balance. This in turn can prevent falls, increase your stamina and flexibility, and build confidence, and it gets even better! Not only is it a physical activity but it will keep your brain active, and you get to socialize and have a lot of fun all at once.

PilatesDiscover this popular modality of core strengthening and improve your flexibility, relieve joint pain, and increase your peace of mind and breathing capacity. Kathy Kerr, certified Pilates instructor, will give you individual attention and focus. All levels of fitness welcome. Most work will be done on the floor on a mat.

Jump StartFitness AssessmentsDesigned for those who want to take the first steps to fitness and exercise but aren’t sure where to start! 30-minute consultation with personal trainer, Cindy Holcomb Krafft

Cost $ 5.00 resident $6.00 non resident. Call 303-651-8411 to schedule appointment between 11:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Fridays, September 9, or September 16.

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Senior ConditioningIf you want to start exercising, this is the perfect class for you! Learn the basics behind strength training, starting by working on different muscle groups and learning proper techniques and body alignment. You will work with various types of equipment such as balls, bands, steps, and hand weights, and learn things you can do at home, too. This class gives you an "all in one" workout and may even include some mild cardio to get your heart rate elevated in addition to building and toning muscles. It is never too late to get in shape! This class will be offered in the St. Vrain Memorial Building located at 700 Longs Peak Ave.

Strength TrainingIncrease bone mass and muscle strength and reduce the risk of osteoporosis with a training program that will teach you to improve your strength, balance, and posture and reduce your risk from injury by building and toning muscles. Please note: in order to enroll in this class you must have previously taken the Senior Conditioning class or receive permission from the instructor. This class will be offered in the St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave.

Yoga for Active Adults Experience for yourself how yoga is a great way to improve total well being. Flexibility, strength, balance, breathing, and relaxation will be taught. Participants should be able to get up and down off the floor, since we explore reclining, sitting, and standing poses. Please bring 1 sturdy blanket or 2 large beach towels and a yoga mat, if you have one. New students please come to the first class 10 minutes early. Instructor: Gwyn Cody.

Gentle Yoga (Beginner Oriented—hosted at the St. Vrain Memorial Building)This class is a very easy and gentle class. People with MS, Parkinson’s, and arthritis have all found this class to be helpful. Yoga is a great way to improve total well-being. Techniques will improve breathing, flexibility, strength, balance, and relaxation. Please bring 2 blankets or a yoga mat.

Wu Style Tai Chi (evening class)This evening class is taught by Lillian Koenigsberg. Tai Chi is used to reduce stress; increase flexibility; improve muscle strength; increase energy, stamina, and agility; and increase feelings of well-being.

ZUMBAZumba® program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that energizes you. The goal is simple: we want you to want to work out, to love working out, and to get hooked. You can achieve long-term benefits with these routines that feature interval training sessions of fast and slow rhythms and resistance training combined, which tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you’ve got a Zumba® class!

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SilverSneakers® Fitness ProgramThe City of Longmont, Longmont Recreation Center is pleased to announce that it is now part of SilverSneakers® The Fitness program is designed for Medicare participants with select insurance plans. Please stop by the Longmont Recreation Center front desk to check SilverSneakers® eligibility. The program includes facility amenities and group fitness classes as well as unlimited access for daily admission to the Longmont recreation Center. Find out more by calling 303-774-4718. SilverSneakers® group exercise classes offer you the best opportunity to stay on track toward your health and fitness goals. Our signature classes are designed specifically for older adults and taught by specially trained, certified instructors.

SilverSneakers®Muscular Strength & Range of Motion (MSROM)Have fun and move to the music through a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and activity for daily living skills. Hand-held weights, elastic tubing with handles, and a ball are offered for resistance, and chair is used for seated and/or standing support. Location: Longmont Recreation Center Days/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays 8:30 - 9:15 a.m.

SilverSneakers®YogaStretchYogaStretch will move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and mental clarity. Location: Longmont Recreation Center Days/Times: Wed. 9:15–10:00am & Sun. 8:00–8:45am

Water Walking Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 6–December 15Times: 8:00 am–8:45 a.m.Location: Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine StreetCost (senior drop-in rate): $3.50 resident, $4.50 non-resident

Come walk the waters at Centennial Pool shallow area. Get natural resistance of the water that strengthens your legs without stress on your joints. On the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, it will be an instructor-led class to show you different movements and equipment that can be used and how to use it properly. You can then practice on your own until the next time to get more pointers. Water equipment available.

Beginning SpinBike & MoreSeptember Activity #6267.400 Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, September 6–29

October Activity #6267.401 Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, October 4–27

November Activity # 6267.402 Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Nov. 1–Dec. 1 (no class Nov. 22, 24)Times: 1:15–2:00 p.m.Location: Centennial Pool, 1201 Alpine StreetCost: $27.00 resident, $33.00 non-resident

Have you tried spinning? It’s a class with stationary bikes, designed to reduce stress on the body. You will have a low impact, slower paced ride for 15–20 minutes followed by a stretch, strength, and toning program for 15–20 minutes.

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Sports/Outdoors

Drop in Sports &Organized Sport Leagues

BadmintonWednesdays and FridaysTime: 9:15 a.m.–11:00 a.m.Cost: 50¢ per sessionJoin this fun group for a rousing game and a good workout. Badminton is great. Have you played recently? Stop in and try it. Equipment provided.

PickleballTwo courts available at the Recreation Center, 310 Quail RoadMondays 10:00–noon (Starting September 12), Tuesdays 2:00–4:00 p.m., & Thursdays 2:00–4:00 p.m.

Fees payable at the front desk of the Recreation Center. Check out this fun, unique game. It is best described as a hybrid of tennis and badminton. Your SilverSneakers® pass will work for payment for Pickeball too.

Table TennisWednesdays and FridaysTime: 9:15–11:00 a.m.Cost: 50¢ per sessionJoin other table tennis enthusiasts for some friendly competition. Equipment provided.

Tennis—weather permittingDate: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00–10:00 a.m.Drop in for tennis on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Pratt Park, located at the intersection of Baylor and Ithaca Streets. Beginning, advanced, and "rusty" tennis players are invited to join the casual, senior open play program. No registration fees, just head out to the courts for a game or two with other older tennis enthusiasts.

Volleyball Calling all volleyball players! The Colorado Senior Volleyball Association begins the fall leagues on September 7. This league is for senior (age 50+) co-ed volleyball teams throughout the Front Range metro area. If you are interested in joining a team in the Colorado Association of Senior Volleyball, teams will be practicing on Mondays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Longmont Recreation Center. Matches are hosted on Wednesday afternoons, at home and throughout the Front Range. Call Theresa for more information, 303-651-8578 or e-mail [email protected]

Senior Golf at Longmont Courses: Each city golf course offers a special day just for seniors. Rates include green fee and golf cart.

Twin Peaks303-651-8401 Senior Monday, $23 for 18 and $14 for 9Sunset303-651-8466 Senior Tuesday, $16 for 18 and $11 for 9 Ute Creek303-774-4342 Senior Wednesday, $29 for 18 and $17 for 9

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Outdoors

GeocachingActivity #7900.400 Date: Wednesday, September 28 Location: Roosevelt Park (in front of the Senior Ctr)Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cost: $9.00 resident, $11.00 non-resident

Activity #7901.400Date: Wednesday, October 19Location: Willow Farm Park (at the barn)Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cost: $9.00 resident, $11.00 non-resident

Have you heard about the latest craze – geocaching? It’s fun activity all around the world, and now we have it in Longmont. Join us for a different kind of scavenger in your favorite Longmont parks. Geocaching is an activity that involves using a simple GPS unit to help find things hidden in an area, called caches. Take a walk in the park and find some hidden treasures! No equipment needed: we’ll be providing GPS units with preloaded coordinates. (For questions, please call Brydon at 303-774-4562.)

Mountain Walks For those of you interested in outdoor walks, but not at the pace or level of hikes, this may be a perfect alternative for you. We will visit various scenic locations for a slower-paced, more casual outdoor experience. However, this is an outdoor experience, and all walkers are responsible for staying with the group and bringing and carrying your own equipment (e.g., water, food). The walks will last approximately 2 to 3 hours and will include eating outdoors. If you are unsure about your ability to participate, please call Kari at 303-651-8495.

Day: Tuesdays Check-in: 7:45 a.m.Depart: 8:00 a.m.Return: approx 1:30 p.m. (depending on location)Cost per walk: $7.00 resident, $9.00 non-resident. For a full refund, cancel 3 business days prior to the walk.

September 27–Caribou RanchActivity #7902.400Beginning Elevation: 8,600 feet

October 25–Little Horseshoe Park**Activity #7903.400Beginning Elevation: 8,900 feetNote: **This hike is in Rocky Mountain National Park; you will need a pass, or you can pay a one-day fee.

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Date Location Level Distance Elevation Gain Notes Activity #

Sept. 1 Timberline Falls** Easy-mod 5.0 mi 8,600 ft 200 ft A, R 7904.400Sept 8 Mills Lake** Mod-diff 5.6 mi 9,180 ft 760 ft A, S, R 7905.400

Sept 15 Bear Lake to Bierstadt Lake TH**

Moderate 4.0 mi 9,450 ft 255 ft views, color, A 7906.400

Sept 22 Finch Lake Difficult 7.4 mi 8,935 ft 977 ft views, A, EG, S, R 7907.400Sept 29 Bobcat Ridge Easy-mod 4.5 mi 5,300 ft 400 ft 7908.400Oct 6 Shanahan Ridge, Bear Canyon Moderate 5.6 mi 5,740 ft 880 ft Geology, ST, R, D 7909.400Oct 13 Meyers Homestead Moderate 5.0 mi 7,880 ft 680 ft View 7910.400

Oct 20 McClintock, Mesa, & Bluebell Baird Trails

Easy-mod 4.0 mi 6,160 ft 430 ft R, UD 7911.400

Oct 27 Sleepy Lion, Button Rock, Nighthawk Trails

Difficult 7.8 mi 5,900 ft 1,600 ft D, EG 7912.400

A = high altitude R = rocks D = distance S = steps W = water crossing(s) EG = elevation gain UD = up & down trail ST = steep** In Rocky Mountain National Park; you will need a pass, or you can pay a one-day fee.

HikingA variety of hiking destinations with different skill levels has been planned. All hikers are responsible for bringing and carrying their own gear: water/drink, food, clothing, and equipment. Hikers are also responsible for staying with the group and being able to maintain a pace appropriate to the rating. Mileage is approximate and represents the entire distance. The hike locations may be changed based on unforeseen conditions (i.e., weather, construction). Return time may vary according to location, weather, pace, and trail conditions. Prior to hiking, be sure to check with your physician before starting this program and make sure you are in good health. Hiking, especially at higher elevations, can be strenuous. If you have questions about your conditioning or endurance level, we encourage you to begin with an easy hike. You may also call Kari at (303) 651-8495 for more help.

Please note: we have created our own rating system. For more complete information please consult our Hiking Newsletter. It includes our rating system, equipment suggestions, and extra tidbits.

Day: ThursdaysCheck-in: 7:45 a.m.Depart: 8:00 a.m.Return: approx 2:30 p.m. (depending on location)Cost: $7.00 resident, $9.00 non-resident. For a full refund, cancel 3 business days prior to the hike.

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Trips are scheduled on various modes of transit: mini buses, school buses and coach buses. The style of bus is dependent upon cost, size of group, time and distance traveled, as well as availability of buses. We always try to be cost efficient and comfort oriented.

Departure times are definite. We do not wait for participants past the designated departure time either from the Senior Center or returning to the Senior Center.

Return times are approximate. Please do not schedule appointments close to the return times, we never know when delays may occur.

Bus seat assignments are made at the time of check-in. Participants draw a seat number for themselves and one other person (shared seating). These assigned seats are used both going to and from the trip destination.

Cancellations must be received by the dates printed in The GO if a full credit or refund is to be received. After that date, a partial credit or refund may be issued only if the spot is resold. Cancellations must be processed through the Senior Center. When possible, the staff will attempt to resell your spot to the first person on the waiting list, or if it is last minute and the Senior Center is closed, you may give your ticket to a person of your choice. Please call 303-651-8442, if you do so.

Trip Registration LOTTERY INFORMATIONFriday August 19, 2:00–4:00 p.m.In fairness for all and to eliminate the need to arrive early, we will use a lottery format. Numbers will be distributed to participants at 2:00 p.m. Corresponding numbers will then be placed in a tumbler and drawn randomly. When your number is called, you will have the opportunity to register for trips. Participants must be present when their number is called to keep things running smoothly. If you arrive after 2:00 p.m., your number will be added to the tumbler after you are seated. You may register for yourself and one other senior.

TRIP PICK-UP AND RETURN LOCATIONLongmont Senior Center910 Longs Peak Ave.

Customers going out on trips, please park your vehicles at the east end of the parking lot, leaving the spaces closest to the building for customers coming and going throughout the day. Thank you.

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RTD SeniorRide to WendesdayEvening Rockies GamesRTD will offer transportation from the Longmont Senior Center to Coors Field for the following Rockies game: September 7 (last bus of the season).

The bus will depart the Senior Center 90 minutes before game time and will leave Coors Field 30 minutes after the game ends. The round trip fare is $5.00 for ages 65 and older or $10.00 for all other passengers.

As a participant on these trips, you are responsible for purchasing your tickets and you are going as an independent traveler. Call SeniorRide at 303-299-6503 for more information.

LUNCH WAGONEach month we will visit a different restaurant for a nice or casual lunch, depending on the restaurant and dining style. Seating limited to Senior Services minibus.

Fall Color Lunches Anticipating the fall colors, this is a great time to be in the high country. Our driver, Mori, will select the destination based on the opportunity for a scenic ride and then choose a place for lunch depending on the route. Consider it a mystery trip; you won’t know until you show up where you are headed, just relax and enjoy the ride and dining out.

Activity #8002.400 Tuesday, September 13Activity #8004.400 Tuesday, September 20Activity #8006.400 Monday, September 26

Check-in: 9:00 a.m.Depart: 9:15 a.m.Return: 3:30 p.m.Cost: $8.50 resident, $9.50 non-residentTransportation: Senior Services minibusIncludes: Trip escort and transportationSign up: August 19; for full refund cancel by Sept. 7, 14, or 20 (according to which trip you are taking).

Black-eyed Pea Restaurant Activity #8010.400 Tuesday, October 4Activity #8012.400 Tuesday, October 11Activity #8015.400 Tuesday, October 18

This is on our schedule because of the many requests we have had for it. Good food and a menu

with traditional favorites will make your day and satisfy any hunger. Price range for lunches is $6.00 to $12.00.

Check-in: 10:15 a.m.Depart: 10:30 a.m.Return: 1:30 p.m.Cost: $5.50 resident, $6.50 non-residentTransportation: Senior Services minibusIncludes: Trip escort and transportationSign up: August 19; for full refund cancel by Sept. 28, Oct. 5, Oct. 12 (according to which trip you are taking).

Cracovia Polish RestaurantActivity #8018.400 Tuesday, November 1Activity #8021.400 Tuesday, November 8Activity #8023.400 Tuesday, November 15

Regardless if you are new to Polish food or if you have had Polish food before, you are going to love the authentic recipes and wide variety of dishes. If you have never eaten Polish food, then get ready to take your taste buds on a delicious ride. No matter what you are in the mood for, when you visit this restaurant, we know you will find something you love!

Check-in: 10:45 a.m.Depart: 11:00 a.m.Return: 2:30 p.m.Cost: $5.50 resident, $6.50 non-residentTransportation: Senior Services minibusIncludes: Trip escort and transportationSign up: August 19; for full refund cancel by Oct. 26, Nov. 2, Nov. 9 (according to which trip you are taking).

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Casino Trips

Century Casino, Central CityActivity # 8000.400Date: Tuesday, September 6

Welcome to the Winner’s Zone! Try your luck at one of 530 slot machines, Black Jack tables, 3-card pok-er, Bonus 6, and Streak. After earning 100 points on their slot card, you may receive $5.00 cash and $5.00 food voucher.

Check in: 8:40 a.m.Depart: 9:00 a.m.Return: 5:00 p.m.Cost: $15.00 resident, $18.00 non-residentTransportation: Coach busIncludes: Trip escort and transportation.Sign up: Begins August 19; cancel by August 30 for a full refund.

Mardi Gras Casino, Black HawkActivity # 8011.400Date: Monday, October 10

The Mardi Gras Casino blends the celebration and carnival of New Orleans with the gaming in BlackHawk. Choose from 650 of your favorite slot and vid-eo games. As a group participant, you can receive$15.00 cash back after earning 150 points on the slot card or 3 hours of table play in addition to earning discounts in the restaurants.

Check in: 8:40 a.m.Depart: 9:00 a.m.Return: 5:00 p.m.Cost: $15.00 resident, $18.00 non-residentTransportation: Coach busIncludes: Trip escort and transportation.Sign up: Begins August 19; cancel by Oct. 4 for a full refund.

Lady Luck Casino, Black HawkActivity #8019.400Date: Wednesday, November 2

Lady Luck Casino features over 575 slot machines from penny to high limit machines. You’re sure to find your favorite game in your luckiest denomina-tions. The casino encourages every player to join their slot club for great rewards including Black Hawk’s most competitive same-day cash back. For every 100 unadjusted bonus points earned, each player will receive $5.00 same-day cash back, food discounts in the coupon book, and drawings for prizes at Lady Luck.

Check in: 8:40 a.m.Depart: 9:00 a.m.Return: 5:00 p.m.Cost: $15.00 resident, $18.00 non-residentTransportation: Coach busIncludes: Trip escort and transportation.Sign up: Begins August 19; cancel by October 26 for a full refund.

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Colorado State Capitol TourActivity #8001.400Date: Thursday, September 8

On your tour you will learn about early Colorado history, capitol construction, the law-making process, several stained glass windows, women’s gold tapestry, presidential portraits, and a stop outside the Senate and House of Representatives’ chambers. Following the tour, you will visit the Old Spaghetti Factory for lunch. Lunch costs are on your own and prices start at $5.99.

Check in: 9:15 a.m.Depart: 9:30 a.m.Return: 3:30 p.m.Cost: $3.00 resident, $4.00 non-residentTransportation: RTD bus (Please bring cash for RTD. Fare is $5.00 round-trip for passengers 65 years and older and $10.00 round-trip for all other passengers.)Includes: Trip escort and tour.Sign up: Begins August 19; Cancel by September 1 for a full refund.

Cinema GrillActivity #8005.400Date: Thursday, September 22

The Cinema Grill is a unique dining and entertainment experience, combining current feature films along with a terrific menu. You will have a choice of three movies. (Movie choices will be available Friday, Sept 16.) Entrée choices include pizza, philly cheese steak, chicken salad, hamburger, or chicken sandwich with fries, served at your table while you enjoy the show from your comfortable swivel chair.

Check in: 9:45 a.m.Depart: 10:00 a.m.Return: 3:00 p.m.Cost: $18.00 resident, $21.00 non-residentTransportation: RTD bus (Please bring cash for RTD. Fare is $5.00 round-trip for passengers 65 years and older and $10.00 round-trip for all other passengers.)Includes: Trip escort, lunch, and movie.Sign up: Begins August 19, cancel by September 15 for a full refund.

Fall Colors–Garden of the Gods & Cripple Creek—Overnight TripActivity #8003.400 DOUBLE/Shared Room Cost: $120.00 resident, $132.00 non-residentActivity #8003.401 SINGLE Room Cost: $154.00 resident, $174.00 non-residentDate: Thursday & Friday, September 15 & 16

Enjoy a leisurely ride to Garden of the Gods, where you will learn about the formation of the park and have a catered sandwich lunch. Following lunch, a driving tour of this fascinating park will top off your visit. Then it’s off to Manitou Springs; in Manitou, you’ll be dropped off to stroll and shop the quaint and unique town which will absolutely charm you. Next the group will enjoy the scenic ride into Cripple Creek and check into the Double Eagle Hotel & Casino. The rest of the afternoon and evening is yours to settle in, visit the town, or do whatever strikes your fancy. Bring along a jacket as Cripple Creek is at a higher elevation of 9,494 feet, which means it may be cooler. There will be time available either after checking in or the following morning to check out the Cripple Creek train or visit some of the shops or museums.

The route back to Longmont will be via Highways 24, 9, and 285, which is the scenic route, and hopefully the fall colors will be in peak form in all their glory.

Check in: 8:30 a.m., Thursday, September 15Depart: 9:00 a.m.Return: 5:30 p.m. Friday, September 16Cost: See Activity numbers above for costsTransportation: Coach busIncludes: Trip escort, Garden of Gods tour & lunch on Thursday, Thursday night hotel room, and round trip transportation.Sign up: Begins August 19, cancel by September 1, for full refund.

There will be an information session about the Cripple Creek Overnight Trip on August 18 at

2:00 p.m. if you would like to hear more about it.

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Dazzle Restaurant & LoungeActivity # 8007.400Date: Thursday, September 29

Denver’s premier jazz Supper club, featuring a great live Jazz Trio! Lunch includes your choice of three chef-inspired entrees, soda, coffee, tea, glass of wine or beer.

Check in: 9:45 a.m.Depart: 10:00 a.m.Return: 3:00 p.m.Cost: $24.00 resident, $28.00 non-residentTransportation: RTD bus (Please bring cash for RTD. Fare is $5.00 round-trip for passengers 65 years and older and $10.00 round-trip for all other passengers.)Includes: Trip escort, lunch, and jazz performance.Sign up: Begins August 19, cancel by September 22 for a full refund.

Ragtime the Musical at the Arvada CenterActivity #8008.400Date: Sunday, October 2

Ragtime is an ambitious musical about three key elements in development of the American experience in the early 20th Century. Featuring a Tony Award–winning book by Terrence McNally that weaves E. L. Doctorow’s novel into a cohesive story; Ragtime tells three stories—a Harlem musician, a wealthy New Rochelle Wasp family, and a Latvian Jewish immigrant in a poignant expose of the timeless contradictions of wealth and poverty, freedom and prejudice, hope and despair, and love and hate in 1906 America.

Check in: 12:10 p.m.Depart: 12:30 p.m.Return: 5:30 p.m.Cost: $53.00 resident, $58.00 non residentTransportation: Coach busIncludes: Trip escort, show ticket, and transportationSign up: Begins August 19; cancel by September 26, for full refund.

Elk Bugling—Rocky Mountain National ParkActivity #8009.400 Monday, October 3Activity #8009.401 Wednesday, October 5Activity #8009.402 Thursday, October 6

There is something special that happens each fall in Rocky Mountain National Park. Come along on this trip to see and hear the elk during the mating season. A box lunch/dinner is included, as this event occurs at dusk, and we will be in the park over the dinner time. Bring your jackets, cameras, and binoculars, and if you have a Rocky Mountain Park pass bring it along; if not you will be responsible for paying the park admission of $10.00.

Check in: 3:45 p.m.Depart: 4:00 p.m.Return: 9:00 p.m.Cost: $20.50 resident, $24.00 non residentTransportation: Senior Services Mini BusIncludes: Trip escort, box lunch, and transportationSign up: Begins August 19; cancel by September 26, for full refund.

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Yamato—The Drummers of JapanActivity #8013.400Date: Tuesday October 11

A performance by Yamato - The Drummers of Japan - is infused with the idea that the drumbeat, like the heartbeat, is the very pulse of life. That pulse grows to a thunder as the master drummers put their souls into performing on an unbelievable array of traditional percussion instruments large and small, including massive Odaiko drums six feet in diameter. The men and women of Yamato are young, modern, and brimming with infectious energy and promise a heart-pounding spectacle of athleticism, grace, precision, and musical expertise, described as a celebration of life where pure energy meets spiritual high. This show is at Macky Auditorium, Boulder.

Check in: 3:45 p.m.Depart: 4:00 p.m.Return: 9:00 p.m.Cost: $26.00 resident, $30.00 non residentTransportation: MinibusIncludes: Trip escort, show ticket, and transportationSign up: Begins August 19; cancel by October 4, for full refund.

Washing Machine MuseumActivity #8014.400Date: Friday October 14

If you like a little history, antique equipment, and interesting people, this trip will appeal to you. Today you visit the Washing Machine Museum owned and maintained by Lee Maxwell. Maxwell has been collecting and repairing washing machines for decades; some machines in the collection are dated as early as 1850. This is a walking tour on Mr. Maxwell’s property in Eaton that will last for

approximately an hour and a half. No lunch stop is included; please eat prior to departing time.

Check in: 11:30 a.m.Depart: 11:45 a.m.Return: 4:00 p.m.Cost: $10.00 resident, $12.00 non-residentTransportation: Senior Services MinibusIncludes: Trip escort, tour admission, and transportationSign up: Begins August 19, cancel by October 7, for full refund.

Shelby American Collection Activity #8016.400Date: Saturday, October 22

The Shelby American Collection museum in Boulder has several priceless and various vintage models made by Carroll Shelby. In total there are a p p r o x i m a t e l y forty cars on display, predominantly Cobras. They range from the early British AC Cobras, prototypes, to street 427s, to historic race cars, to 1960s Mustangs. This is an opportunity to have a guided tour of the collection and see some beautiful automobiles. Tour will last approximately 30 minutes; then you will have time to explore the cars on your own. If you are a car fan, this is a rare gem in our own backyard.

Check in: 10:00 a.m.Depart: 10:10 a.m.Return: 12:30 p.m.Cost: $10.00 resident, $12.00 non-residentTransportation: Senior Services MinibusIncludes: Trip escort, tour, and transportationSign up: Begins August 19; cancel by October 17, for full refund.

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Stanley Hotel Ghost TourActivity #8017.400Date: Friday, October 28

Calling all ghost hunters. If you like hearing of extraordinary experiences—you’ll love this tour of the Stanley Hotel, a place that many believe has ghosts as year-round residents. A guide will provide the tour and history of the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, a place that inspired Stephen King’s novel The Shining, and see the rooms where more than one guest has had a hair-raising experience. The tour lasts one and a half hours. Following the tour the group will go to the Estes Park Golf Club for lunch, where the views and food and service are said to be wonderful. Lunch costs will be on your own, and you’ll order from the menu and pay individually.

Check in: 8:30 a.m.Depart: 8:45 a.m.Return: 3:00 p.m.Cost: $28.00 resident, $34.00 non-residentTransportation: Senior Services MinibusIncludes: Trip escort, tour, and transportationSign up: Begins August 19; cancel by October 21, for full refund.

Colorado Country Christmas Gift ShowActivity #8020.400Date: Friday, November 4

Witness the largest and best-attended holiday gift show in the Denver area. Over 436 booths of art, crafts, glasswork, wood, ceramics, jewelry, clothing, unique gifts, specialty gourmet foods, and much more will be featured! Learn how to create great holiday meals from chefs of fine restaurants in the

Denver area. The Denver Merchandise Mart is the place for this festive event. There will be a lot of time standing and walking. Vendors will be on site selling food.

Check in: 9:15 a.m.Depart: 9:30 a.m.Return: 3:00 p.m.Cost: $25.00 resident, $30.00 non-residentTransportation: Coach Bus Includes: Trip escort, admission ticket, and transportationSign up: Begins August 19; cancel by October 27, for full refund.

Vienna Boys ChoirActivity #8022.400Date: Sunday, November 13

The world’s most beloved choir has been thrilling audiences young and old for over 500 years. With its broad repertoire encompassing Austrian folk songs and waltzes, classical masterpieces, beloved pop songs, holiday favorites, and medieval chant, Vienna Boys Choir performances delight music lovers of all ages and from all walks of life. Show is at Macky Auditorium, CU campus. Dinner is not included in trip.

Check in: 2:20 p.m.Depart: 2:45 p.m.Return: 6:30 p.m.Cost: $49.00 resident, $58.00 non-residentTransportation: Coach BusIncludes: Trip escort, show ticket, and transportation Sign up: Begins August 19; cancel by November 7, for full refund.

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Away in the Basement, Church Ladies Are BACK!Activity #8024.400Date: Sunday November 20

Away in the Basement takes us back to 1959 and the day of the Sunday School Christmas Program. In the midst of holiday preparations and sprinklings of love in the air, the ladies in their witty, down-to-earth style are creating their own memories from Christmases past and present. Content to do things the way they have always been done yet pondering new ideas, the reality of everyday life hits home as they plan the Sunday School Christmas Program. As the children rehearse up in the sanctuary, several of the ladies of the kitchen are finishing up the treat bags filled with apples, peanuts, and ribbon candy while the others put the final touches on the nativity pieces. As they mend old bathrobe costumes, discuss the politics of who’s going to play the various roles, little do the ladies know what surprises are in store for them. Known for their hilarious antics and subtle charm, they are once again called upon to step in and save the day!

Check in: 12:10 p.m.Depart: 12:30 p.m.Return: 5:30 p.m.Cost: $52.00 resident, $62.00 non-residentTransportation: Coach BusIncludes: Trip escort, show ticket, and transportation.Sign up: Begins August 19; cancel by November 15, for full refund.

Lion King at the Buell TheaterActivity #8025.400Date: Saturday, December 4

You’ll marvel at the costuming and the ingenuity that brings the animals to life and the set design that transports you to another world. Tap your toes to the African rhythms in this most popular musical that tells the story of life in the African jungle, meet the charming and dangerous characters that tell the story of deceit, loyalty, and triumph.

Check in: 12:00 p.m.Depart: 12:15 p.m.Return: 6:00 p.m.Cost: $78.00 resident, $88.00 non-residentTransportation: Coach Bus Includes: Trip escort, show ticket, and transportation.Sign up: Begins August 19, 2011, cancel by November 21, for full refund.

New England Fall Foliage TripOctober 6–13, 2011—Waitlist only. If you are interested, please submit your name, and we will contact you if we have a cancellation.

EXTENDED TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES WITH THE SENIOR CENTER!On countless occasions, we have been asked to put together some extended travel. Now we are going to try it and see how it goes; we want to provide a good travel experience for you and pull together people who want to explore and travel as a group from the Longmont Senior Center. Working with a local professional travel agency, Gold Key Travel, we have identified some trips you may enjoy. Gold Key Travel will handle the reservations; contact them by calling 303-776-7024.

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Panama Canal CruiseFebruary 16–27, 2012Space is still available, but limited.10-day cruise plus one night in Ft. Lauderdale. Pricing includes the cruise with meals and entertainment, roundtrip airfare from Denver, pre-cruise hotel and breakfast, all transfers (including DIA airport transfer from Longmont Senior Center), travel/cancellation insurance, baggage tips, and escort from the Senior Center. Starting at $2,935 per person (double occupancy) for an Oceanview Stateroom. Detailed cruise itinerary available at the front desk or from Gold Key Travel 303-776-7024.

If interested in Panama trip, please attend an information session on Monday September 26 at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center.

Ireland TourApril 25–May 4, 2012 This is very popular! We already have 24 registered travelers; space is at a premium and on a first-come, first-served basis. For detailed itinerary, pick one up at the Senior Center or call Gold Key Travel at 303-776-7024.Shades of Ireland, 10-day vacation including tour of Ireland with first-class hotels and a Castle stay, 13 meals, professional Irish tour manager, admission fees to included sights, roundtrip airfare from Denver, air taxes and fees/surcharges (subject to increase until paid in full), all transfers (including DIA airport transfer from Longmont Senior Center), travel/cancellation insurance, baggage tips, and escort from the Senior Center.Per person rates: Double $3,250.00, Single $3,650.00

Danube River CruiseSeptember 22–30, 2012Sailing from Nuremberg, Germany, to Budapest, Hungary—River cruising is one of the most comfortable and convenient ways to visit Europe, unpack once and settle in. Enjoy new scenery—all day, every day—while enjoying the quaint villages and great cities that developed along the Danube River. This 8-day cruise includes all meals with beer, wine, and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, 6 guided tours, and cultural highlights and entertainment. Besides scenic cruising through the Main-Danube Canal and the Wachau Valley, you will enjoy WWII history in Nuremberg, 4 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Regensburg (medieval city), Passau (organ concert), Melk (Benedictine abbey), Vienna (panoramic city tour and St. Stephan’s Cathedral), and the Castle District in Budapest. Package price includes all of the above plus roundtrip airfare from Denver, all transfers (including DIA airport transfer from Longmont Senior Center), travel/cancellation insurance, baggage tips, and escort from the Senior Center. Since exact airfare cannot be determined at this early date, the pricing is subject to change. We are estimating a starting price of $4,750 for the lowest-category stateroom. With only 95 staterooms on the ship, space is at a premium. If interested, call Gold Key Travel at 303-776-7024 to sign up now or attend the information session at the Senior Center and see an overview of the trip on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 10:00 a.m.

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Volunteer & Involvement

Senior Services OpportunitiesAre You Interested In Volunteering?Activity # 8100.400Date: Thursday, November 10Time: 9:00 a.m.We will briefly describe programs at the Senior Center, along with giving other agencies an opportunity to talk about their programs. Call Kari at 303-651-8495 for more information.

Longmont Computer Learning Center—SeniorNetWe welcome new coaches and instructors to assist with SeniorNet computer classes that are designed for, and led by, seniors. Call 303-651-8495 for more information about how you can help.

Snow ChasersVolunteers of all ages are paired with elderly or disabled citizens who need assistance keeping their sidewalks safe during the winter months. Call Kari at 303-651-8495 for more information.

AARP Tax Aide Assistance: A Partnership of AARP and the IRSWe are recruiting volunteers to help prepare tax returns for the 2010 tax season. Special training is required and provided at no cost. Volunteer now to be part of the team that helps hundreds of senior individuals and low- to moderate-income persons. Call Kari at 303-651-8495 for more information.

Snowshoe & Hike LeadersExercise your mind, body, and heart! Help lead snowshoe hikes and springtime hikes in the beautiful Colorado mountains.Call Kari at 303-651-8495 for more information.

Compassionate OrganizersVolunteers wanted who are patient and compassionate and who have time to help extreme clutterers. Help is needed with organizing, prioritizing, and making decisions. Call Ruth Waukau at 303-651-8414 for more information.

Longmont Meals on Wheels303-772-0540Longmont Meals on Wheels is in immediate need of volunteer drivers and kitchen helpers. A small investment on your part can make a world of difference in someone else’s life.

CareConnect, 303-772-2262CareConnect staff can help you find a volunteer spot that’s right for you. We have information about fun volunteer opportunities and can answer your questions about creating a great volunteer experience. CareConnect programs: Carry-Out Caravan, Medical Mobility, Companionship, and Fix-It.

Other Agency Volunteer Opportunities

Other Sources of InformationKGUD 90.7 – listener-supported community radio, playing music with you in mind. The AARP show, called "Prime Time," is heard every Saturday at 7:00 a.m. "Senior Moments" hosts an interview with a Senior Services staff person on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m., giving information on upcoming events and activities at the Longmont Senior Center. Listen to "K-Good" throughout the week for updates and service announcements from the Senior Center.

LifeLongmontLearning - a website offering an extensive listing of educational and civic opportunities in Longmont. Many different organizations contribute information about their activities to this site at: www.lifelongmontlearning.com

Daily Times-Call Regular Columns - thanks to the Times-Call for generously supporting this regular news information piece: • 55 & Better column every other Saturday in the Life Section.

50+ Marketplace News available at the Senior Center monthly.

Via the internet at www.ci.longmont.co.us/sen_ctr/index.htm

Longmont eAlerts – This is an email alert system from

the City of Longmont for community members to receive brief notices on various topics: Longmont government news, Adults 55+, City Council News, Environment, Golf, Jobs, and Community Programs and Events. You can receive information via email, phone, cell, or fax. Visit www.ci.longmont.co.us/selectalert/index.htm to sign up.

Longmont Channel 8 - (Government Access Channel) or Comcast Cable Channel 16.

Longmont Life - this bi-monthly newsletter is mailed to homes in Longmont.

Information and More …Off of the lobby, there is a small room that contains current magazines, information on Senior Center programs, and a place to hang your coat. Near the dining room there are a number of free publications available for pickup in the magazine rack.

Room TemperaturesThe room temperatures can vary in the building. You might consider bringing a sweater if you are going to be here for a while.

Handicap ParkingOne of the 20 handicap parking spaces is now restricted to side-loading vans only. Please look for this sign and know that if you park there, and don’t have a side-loading van, you can be ticketed even if you have a handicap placard. Please remember to always display your handicap placard when parking in one of these spaces.

GO Subscription Form - 2011If you would like the convenience of having the next issue of The GO catalog mailed to you, please complete this form and return it to the Senior Center. Please enclose a check made payable to the City of Longmont in the amount of $1.00 for residents, $2.00 for non-residents.

Name (Please Print) _________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________ City ______________ Zip Code _______

Phone __________________________

Senior Services StaffMichele Waite, Manager [email protected] 303-651-8415

Theresa Schulte, Recreation Supervisor [email protected] 303-651-8578

Kari Grotting, Program Leader/Volunteer Coord. [email protected] 303-651-8495

Ruth Waukau, LCSW, Seniors Resources Coordinator [email protected] 303-651-8414

Veronica Garcia, Seniors Resource Specialist [email protected] 303-651-8716

Saryna Mitchell, Admin. Asst., Registrar [email protected] 303-651-8442

Ana Sanchez, Office Assistant [email protected] 303-651-8411

Bill Micholosky, Building Maintenance 303-651-8411

William Ledesma, Building Maintenance 303-651-8411

Senior Services is a Division of the City’s Community Services Department

AARP Driver Safety Class ................................................ 18Computer Learning ....................................................... 15Drop-in Activities ........................................................... 5Exercise ............................................................................... 28Friends of the Longmont Senior Center .................. 2Get Acquainted ............................................................... 1Health/Wellness .............................................................. 26Lifelong Learning .......................................................... 13

Ongoing Clubs/Groups ................................................ 5Policies & Registration Information ........................... 4Senior Center Information ......................................... 45Special Events ................................................................. 9Sports & Outdoor Activities ..................................... 32Telephone Resource Page .......................................... R7Trips ..................................................................................... 35Volunteer Opportunities .............................................. 44


Our Mission To build and foster opportunities which promote dignity, wellness, independence, enjoyment, community, and a sense of purpose for older adults.

Our Vision Statement Longmont - a community in which we all age well.

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Senior Citizens Advisory BoardJulie Burrows Maureen DenigMori Glidewell Marietta Gonzales Joan Heckman Sue HeinritzArlene Poplewko Fay Reynolds Alex Sammoury (City Council Liaison) This City Council-appointed board meets the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. tonoon at the Longmont Senior Center. Guests are always welcome.

For information, call Michele at 303-651-8415.

General Informationi About The Senior Center

GOThe

September, October, November, 2011

A Quarterly Catalog of Programs & Resources for Adults 55+ in Longmont

Volume 2011 No. 4

Written and published by the Division of Senior Services, City of Longmont.

910 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501Phone: 303 651 8411 | Fax: 303 651 8413 | www.ci.longmont.co.us/sen_ctr

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Senior Center is Closed for Labor Day, Monday, September 5; Veteran’s Day, Friday, November 11; and Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 24.

Fall Quarter Registration:Class and Special Event Registration Begins: Monday, August 15 at the front desk of the Senior Center or over the phone with a credit card or online at www.ci.longmont.co.us

Trip Registration:Friday, August 19, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Lottery style. If you miss trip registration, you may register for trips in the following weeks from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the front desk or over the phone with a credit card.

Informaćion en Español pg. R8.Elder Abuse Awareness AwardsOn June 9, Boulder County District Attorney Stan Garnett assisted the Boulder County Adult Protection Review Team in honoring a number of individuals for their efforts on behalf of elders in Boulder County who have been victims of elder abuse. Those recognized from Longmont were:

Detective Steven Desmond for his incredible work on several cases involving fraud and scams against older adults.

Master Police Officer Chris Merkle for his commitment of time and skill as a trainer providing education to other law enforcement staff on how to recognize and respond to elder abuse situations.

Senior Services staff member Kari Grotting and Senior Services Bill Payer Volunteer Audrey Rowe for their work in supporting a crime victim and their significant assistance to Longmont police.

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Resource Information, Programs and Services

A great source for information and resources.Visit the accurate and comprehensive website at:

www.bouldercountyhelp.org

Printed directories are available at the Senior Center front desk.

Call: 303-441-1617Spanish speakers call: 303-441-1590TTY: 303-441-3986Email: [email protected]

Caregiving Support GroupsThere are two groups which offer resources, information and support from one caregiver to another in a facilitated group setting. Call Ruth at 303-651-8414 for information about either one.

1st Monday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Light supper provided 2nd Tuesday, noon - 1:30 p.m. (Focus on Alzheimer’s/dementia)Light lunch provided

Respite Assistance for CaregiversCall 303-651-8716 for details and qualification information to access financial assistance to pay for respite care.

Long Term Care OmbudsmanHelp and information for residents of nursing homes and personal care facilities and their families to address concerns, compare facilities and resolve problems. Call 303-441-1173 for details. Lunch BunchSocial activity for persons with early stage memory loss. See page 7 in the GO. Respite & CompanionVolunteer ProgramTrained and screened volunteers are matched with older adults who live alone or with a family caregiver. Volunteers provide respite, a friendly visit and a caring connection. Call Eleanor or Veronica at 303-651-8716 to find out more about getting a volunteer or becoming one.

Senior Services Resource Assistance Staff are available to assist older adults and family members in locating and accessing resources and services. Housing, health care, form completion and access to many other supports are offered. Contact Veronica or Eleanor for information and assistance.

Ruth Waukau, a licensed clinical social worker, is available for one-on-one and couples counseling. She also facilitates and coordinates several support groups, supervises the Senior to Senior Peer Counseling program, and meets with family members for caregiver consultations.

VERONICA GARCIA or

ELEANOR MONTOUR303-651-8716

[email protected]

Vea nuestra sección de Españolen las páginas R8

RUTH WAUKAU, [email protected]

EMPLOYMENTThe Longmont Workforce Boulder County office located at 1500 Kansas Ave. Assistance is provided between 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Ask to speak to an Employment Specialist. After you have registered, you can access other services. Call 303-651-1510.

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COUNSELINGIndividual and Family Counseling - Up to eight, free, confidential, brief therapy sessions are available for older adults 55+ seeking emotional support regarding such things as life transitions, relationships, grief, caregiving, etc. Family members or friends caring for an older person may also utilize this service as goals relate to the caregiving experience. Call Ruth at 303-651-8414 for an appointment.

Senior to Senior - Senior Services has experienced, trained peer counseling volunteers who can provide support and understanding from one senior to another. If you or someone you know could benefit from having a confidential support person to help sort things out, contact Ruth at 303-651-8414.

HOSPICE CARE Considered to be the model for quality, compassionate care for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury. Hospice and palliative care involve a team-oriented approach to expert medical care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the person’s needs and wishes. Support is provided to the person’s loved ones as well. The focus of hospice relies on the belief that each of us has the right to die pain-free and with dignity and that our loved ones will receive the necessary support to allow us to do so.

Hospice care is covered under Medicare, Medicaid, most private insurance plans, HMOs, and other managed care organizations.

Hospice of Boulder and Broomfield Counties is the only non-profit agency providing hospice services in our county.

Information regarding all hospice providers, including those who service the Longmont area, may be found at www.bouldercountyhelp.org. Click on Adult Home Health Care Services.

HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties: 303-449-7740Family Hospice: 303-440-0205Front Range Hospice: 303-957-3101Heartland Homecare and Hospice: 303-926-1001Agape Hospice: 720-252-3788Accent Care of Colorado: 1-800-368-7137

FOODCarry-Out CaravanA free grocery shopping service. To place your order, call 303-241-4426 on Wednesday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CareConnect volunteers fill orders and deliver to you on Thursday. Thank you to Safeway, 1630 Pace Road.

EldershareAdults 60+ can receive supplemental food items twice a month at the Longmont YMCA. Maximum income of $1,173 per month for a family of one, $1,575 for two. Call 303-652-1307 for an application and information.

Home-delivered MealsMeals on Wheels delivers meals to the homebound Monday-Friday. Call 303-772-0540 one day in advance and for information on fees and menus.

Lunch at the Senior CenterMeals are served Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m. - noon. Call 303-772-0540 for menus and fees. Reservations are not required.

Medicare Related Programs for Fall:See page 23 for detailed information about several Medicare programs. Open enrollment for Medicare

Parts C and D is earlier this year. If you want to make changes to either plan or enroll for the first time, make an appointment for one of the Monday dates, October 10 - December 5. Plans selected become effective January 1, 2012. Also Medicare Basics class offers important and current information regarding Medicare.

Please call to register. See page 23.

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FINANCIALMedicare CounselorProviding objective information and assistance regarding Medicare benefits, HMOs, supplemental policies, rights and appeals. For assistance or to schedule an appointment, call 303-441-1546.

Prescription Help Rx Assist is a free program sponsored by St. Anthony’s Hospital. They will help you find the most reasonably priced solutions to your prescription drug needs. Call 303-899-5581.

Frauds and Scams 1. Boulder County Consumer Affairs at 303-441-3700.2. To report financial exploitation locally, call Adult Protection at 303-441-1000. 3. Denver District Attorney’s Fraud Assistance Line at 720-874-8547.4. If you feel you have been a victim of a scam or want to report suspected fraud, you can: report financial exploitation online at www.aarpelderwatch.org or by calling 1-800-222-4444 or the Longmont Police 303-651-8555.

Reverse Mortgage Information Call Boulder County Housing Authority at 720-564-2279.

Home Foreclosure Prevention Call Boulder County Housing Authority at 720-564-2279 or Colorado Foreclosure Prevention Hotline at 1-877-601-4673.

Tax Help Call Colorado Taxpayer Advocate Service at 303-446-1012.

Medicare/Social SecurityMedicare - www.medicare.gov or 1-800-633-4227.Social Security - http://ssa.gov/ or 1-800-772-1213.

HOUSINGFor information and referral regarding senior, affordable, and other housing programs, call Veronica at 303-651-8716.

A Boulder County Senior Housing Guide is available at the Senior Center front desk or online at www.bouldercounty.org/help/adults/pages/seniorianda.aspx

Community Housing Program The City of Longmont offers homes for purchase at below market prices. Applicants must meet income guidelines. For more information, call Molly McElroy at 303-651-8530.

Housing Rehabilitation ProgramsThe City offers these three programs for home improvement and access. Call Molly McElroy at 303-651-8530. Some programs require owner occupancy.

- The General Rehab Program & Weatherization - makes repairs to bring your home up to code, correct health and safety issues or make your home more energy efficient.

- The Accessibility Program - gives you or a family member full access to your home by installing ramps, widening doorways, lowering cabinets, etc.

- The Emergency Grant Program - helps with emergency repair to major systems that unexpectedly fail, including furnaces or water heaters.

Medicare Basics3rd Monday of the month

This class is held monthly for small groups or individuals who are just beginning Medicare. There is time for both a group presentation and a meeting with a Medicare counselor to answer your individual questions. Call the Senior Center at 303-651-8411 or contact the front desk to sign up. Fall dates are listed on page 23.

Bill Payer ProgramBill Payer volunteers provide checkbook balancing and bill paying services for low-income older adults and people with disabilities who remain in control of their finances, but need some help keeping things in order. Call 303-774-4432 or [email protected]“The Money Management Program is part of the AARP FoundATion, AARP’s affiliated Charity”

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IN-HOME SERVICES Audio Information Network of Colorado - This volunteer-based service provides access to ink-based materials through broadcast and audio information for Colorado’s blind, visually impaired and print-handicapped individuals. Call 303-786-7777 for more information.

Book Delivery Service - Longmont Library has a service of delivering books to homebound persons. If you or someone you know is interested in receiving books or being a volunteer to deliver books, please call Debbie Puzo at 303-651-8795.

Fix-It Folks - Volunteer Fix-it Folks are available to come to your home to make minor repairs and install grab bars. You purchase the necessary supplies. Call CareConnect at 303-443-1933 ext. 408.

Home Health Care Guide - This guide is available from the Longmont Senior Center front desk or via www.bouldercounty.org/find/library/family/homehealth09.pdf

Home & Community Based Services - For individuals needing assistance to remain in their homes or assisted living and who are nursing home eligible. Call Adult Care Management at 303-439-7011.

SAFETY Personal Locator System - Colorado Life Trak is a personal locator system operated by the Boulder County Sheriff’s office and local law enforcement. Individuals with a propensity to wander and unable to communicate personal information wear a wristband that can be tracked electronically when the need arises. Applications available at the Senior Center front desk or download from http://www.bouldercounty.org/sheriff/lifetrak.htm. Call 303-441-3643 for more information.

Longmont Fire Department Smoke Detector Program - Crews can provide smoke detectors for low income seniors. They will also install and change batteries in smoke detectors for anyone unable to do so. Call Karon at 303-651-8437 for more information.

Frauds and Scams - see page R3 for more information.

Report Elder Abuse - The County’s Adult Protection Unit responds to reports of physical, emotional, financial, and sexual abuse. Call 303-441-1000.

Longmont Police - The Longmont Police provides information on identity theft on their webiste at http://www.ci.longmont.co.us/police/prevention/identity.htm


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LEGALLegal Aid - Boulder County Legal Services is available to assist those Boulder County residents 60+ with legal issues. For appointments, call 303-449-7575 or visit their website www.ColoradoLegalServices.org

AARP Legal Services Network (LSN) - Members are entitled to a free 30-minute legal consultation with an attorney who meets AARP LSN standards. Additional services are provided at reduced rates. Call 1-888-687-2277 or online at www.aarp.org/LSN for more information.

Victim Advocate - This individual works with the Police Department to serve the needs of people who have been victims of a crime in Longmont. Call 303-651-8855 for more information.

Advance Planning- Contact Peggy Arnold, MA, PrestigePLUS Program Coordinator, at 303-651-5080 to discuss advance medical directives such as living will, medical power of attorney, the Five Wishes documents, and ethical wills or legacy stories.

Rocky Mountain Legal Center - a non-profit organization providing free civil legal representation, mediation, and counseling services to qualifying low-income families, singles, parents and seniors. Sliding scale fees available - 720-839-0716.

SUPPORT GROUPS (the following groups meet at the Senior Center)

Alcoholics Anonymous (open meetings)Tuesdays, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Triple S Support Group

Caregivers

1st Monday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

2nd Tuesday, noon - 1:30 p.m. (Focus on dementia) Resource information and support for family caregivers. Contact: Ruth, 303-651-8414

Chronic Illness

Please call the PrestigePLUS nurse for more information at 303-485-3474

Fibromyalgia

2nd Thursday, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Contact: Mary at 303-776-3282

Grandparents Raising Grandkids

1st Monday, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.Contact: Ruth at 303-651-8414

Low Vision 2nd Friday, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Contact: Beth or Debra at 303-442-8662

MS Peer Self Help2nd Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Call 970-482-5016

Parkinson’s

2nd Tuesday, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Contact: Bob Penn at 303-772-0429 orParkinson’s Association at 303-830-1839

Widowers

2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.Contact: Dick Gormley at 303-776-8203

Rainbow Elders of Boulder County

A social and support group for 55+ gay, lesbian and transgender people. Call Nancy Grimes at Boulder County Aging Services at 303-441-3583 for the schedule.

For information about other support groups, call Ruth at 303-651-8414

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TRANSPORTATIONSpecial Transit Low cost, door-through-door, wheelchair-accessible transportation. No-fare (free) or reduced-fare options are available for those who find these fares a hardship.

Ride requests can be made from 1 to 14 days in advance by phone at 303-447-9636, Monday-Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or online anytime at www.specialtransit.org. Same-day rides are possible if space is available.

Service within Longmont: Fares: $2.00 one way/$4.00 round tripMon-Fri (pickups from 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)Sundays (pickups from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)

Service between Longmont & Boulder: Fares: $4.00 one way/$8.00 round tripMon - Fri (call for trip times)

Service between Longmont and Louisville/Lafayette/Kaiser/Exempla at Rock Creek:Fares: $4.00 one way/$8.00 round tripTuesdays (call for trip times)

Easy Rider Program• - One-on-one, comprehensive instruction prepares seniors to safely and confidently use the RTD and

Call-N-Ride buses. Registration fee is $25.00.Call 303-447-2848, ext. 105.

Family and Friends Mileage •Reimbursement Program - Supports the option of traveling with others during times outside regular service hours or at other times Special Transit is unable to meet a ride request. Includes trips to the Denver Metro area for medical reasons. Trips must be

preauthorized. Call 303-447-9636.

Mobility Options Program• - Learn about your local and regional transportation options through a free, one-on-one consultation with a Mobility Specialist. Call Barg Borg at 303-447-2848, ext. 155.

Call-N-Ride (Longmont)For scheduling information, contact the phone number for the zone in which your trip starts. For service in Zone A (west side of Longmont), call 303-994-3551. For service in Zone B (east side of Longmont), call 303-994-3552. Reservations for rides can be made up to a week in advance. Rides are scheduled on a first come-first served basis. For more information about Call-N-Ride, or RTD bus routes, call 303-299-6000.

Medical Mobility- Boulder CountyEscorted transportation services for ambulatory older adults and people with disabilities to health care related appointments within Boulder County. Minimal fare ranges from $1.25 to $4.00 each way. Reduced fares are available. Rides are not guaranteed, as service depends on the availability of volunteers. Please call 3 days in advance or more if possible. Call CareConnect at 303-443-1933, ext. 407.

Berthoud Area TransportationFor transportation in and around the Berthoud area, including to and from Longmont. Call 970-532-3042.

RTD Special Discount CardTo obtain reduced bus fares, disabled individuals may obtain an RTD Special Discount Card at the Senior Center on the 2nd Monday of each month between 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Please bring proof of your disability, $2.00 and a photo ID. For additional information, call 303-299-2667.


LOOKING FOR A CONNECTION?Even the most welcoming of groups communities and institutions can seem daunting. If you’re looking to develop some friendships and enhance your abilities to connect with people, consider joining our short term "Connections" group. Contact Ruth Waukau, 303-651-8414.

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AARP (Colorado Office) 1-866-554-5376ACMI - Nursing Home Diversion (HCBS) 303-439-7011Adult Day Care - Homestead 303-772-9152Adult Protection (Report Elder Abuse) 303-441-1000Alzheimer’s Assoc. 24-Hr Helpline 1-800-864-4404Arthritis Foundation 303-756-8622Audio Information Network 303-786-7777Better Business Bureau 303-327-4500CareConnect 303-772-2262Caregiver Information Line 303-774-4372Center For People With Disabilities 303-772-3250Colorado Division of Insurance 303-894-7499Colorado Life Trak 303-441-3646Colorado No-Call Program 1-800-309-7041Colorado Talking Books Library 303-727-9277CONNECT! Information Referral 303-441-1617Consumer Affairs (Boulder County) 303-441-3700Dental Aid-Longmont 303-682-2619El Comité 303-651-6125Elder Care National Locator 1-800-677-1116Elder Watch Fraud Hotline 1-800-222-4444Employment Workforce Boulder County 303-651-1510Fraud - Attorney General Hotline 1-800-222-4444Foot Care Clinic 303-651-5224Food Programs

- Carry Out Caravan 720-864-4499 - Eldershare 303-652-1307 - Meals on Wheels 303-772-0540- Share Colorado 1-800-933-7427

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren 303-651-8414Health Center of Integrated Therapies 303-651-5188Health Department, Longmont 303-678-6166 Hospice Care of Boulder & Broomfield 303-449-7740 CountiesHousing: Longmont Housing Authority 303-651-8581Legal Services of Boulder County 303-449-7575 AARP Legal Services 1-888-687-2277Lifeline 303-441-2200Loan Closet Medical Equipment American Legion 303-776-2034

Elks 303-776-1055 Moose 303-776-4911 VFW 303-776-8590

Longmont Ending Violence (LEVI) 303-774-4534Longmont United Hospital 303-651-5111Long Term Care Ombudsman 303-441-1173Low Income Energy Program (LEAP) 303-678-6023 Low Vision Group - Longmont 303-776-2959Medicaid (BCDHH) 303-678-6000Medicare 1-800-633-4227Medicare Counselor 303-441-1546

Mental Health Center 303-413-6263 24-Hour Mental Health Crisis Line 303-447-1665Nursing Home Monitoring 303-441-1173OUR Center 303-772-5529Parkinson’s Association of the Rockies 303-830-1839Peer Counseling - Longmont 303-651-8414Poison - Rocky Mt. Poison Control 1-800-332-3073PrestigePLUS - Located at the Sr. Ctr. 303-651-5080Reverse Mortgages - Boulder County 303-441-1544Rocky Mountain Legal Center 720-839-0716Safe Shelter (was Longmont Coalition) 303-772-0432Salud Clinic 303-776-3250Senior Centers in the area

Berthoud 970-532-2730 Boulder (East) 303-441-4150 Boulder (West) 303-441-3148 Lafayette 303-665-9052 Longmont 303-651-8411 Louisville 303-666-7400 Loveland 970-962-2783 Niwot Area Senior Resources 303-652-3850

Senior Opportunity Source 303-527-0627Senior Reach 1-866-217-5808Social Security (Boulder) 1-877-405-5821 1-800-772-1213Social Services (BOCO HHS) 303-678-6000Stroke - Rocky Mt. Association 303-730-8800Suicide Hotline (National) 1-800-784-2433Suicide Prevention 1-800-273-8255Transportation

Access-A-Ride 303-292-6560Berthoud Area Transportation 970-532-3049RTD 303-299-6000RTD Call-n-Ride (East) 303-994-3552RTD Call-n-Ride (West) 303-994-3551Special Transit 303-447-9636

Veteran Services - Longmont 303-776-8502Victim Advocate - Police 303-651-8855Weatherization 720-864-6401

www.bouldercountyhelp.org303-441-1617

Telephone Referral Sheet


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Información en EspañolClases/Actividades que se brindan mensualmente

Clases de Ingles Cada Martes 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.Clases gratis por favor regístrese con VerónicaEn conjunto con el Centro para Personas de Tercer Edad e Intercambio de Comunidades se ofrecen clases de Inglés. Para más información llame a Verónica al 303-651-8716.

Juegué "Wii Play" con NosotrosCada Jueves, 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.Venga a compartir una experiencia única. Wii es un juego interactivo con un control remoto para mover a su personaje en la pantalla del T.V. Puede jugar al tenis, el béisbol, bochar (boliche), o el golf. Todo lo que tiene que hacer es presentarse y darse una oportunidad. La mayoría de los juegos se desarrollan de pie, moviendo el brazo y todo el cuerpo de alguna manera. Eso es lo divertido. Usted está "virtualmente" en acción de juego.

¿Necesita Ayuda con su Calefacción? Jueves, 3 de Noviembre10:00 – 11:30 a.m.Clase gratis pero por favor regístrese con Ana

¿Su cuenta de la calefacción esta fuera de control? Es hora que descubra si es elegible para los programas siguientes. Habrá un representante de LEAP y Longs Peak Conservation que harán una presentación de 15 minutos. Pida en la ventanilla de información una lista de articulas que necesitara traer para terminar el formulario del programa LEAP inmediatamente después de la presentación. Para más información en que documentos tiene que traer para poder ayudarle comunicase con Ana al 303-651-8411.

Grupo de Conversión en EspañolSe reúne cada Viernes 1:30 – 3:00 p.m.Desarrolle amistades interculturales y entendimiento cultural mientras aprende el español. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos, sin embargo, no hay ninguna instrucción y todas las conversaciones son en español.

Fiesta "Una Noche debajo las Estrellas" Activity #Viernes, 23 de Septiembre6:00 - 9:00 p.m.Gratis pero por favor regístrese con AnaAcompáñenos a una celebración cultural. Habrá música y entretenimiento bajo las estrellas. Nunca se sabe, tal vez vera alaguna estrella favorita del Cinema Mexicano. Lo único que les pedimos es que traigan, su apetito y un plato preferido para compartir. No se les olvide ponerse su traje formal por que también usted puede brillar. No se pierda este gran evento para celebrar a nuestros amigos de todas las culturas.Para más información contacte a Verónica García al 303-651-8716 o Ana al 303-651-8411.

En este folleto se incluye actividades de Placer ySociales. Por ejemplo:Viajes de un Día (casinos)......................... página 37

Para más información sobre recursos para Personas de la Tercer edad en la internet vea la página de red www.BoulderCountyAyuda.org


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