Where did the summer go? We look forward to summer every year and it always seems to go faster than we would like. As we head into September we would like to thank all our volunteers that have joined us for our recent training in August. We have a second training scheduled for anyone interested in volunteering with Archuleta Seniors Inc. happening Thursday September 8, 2022. If you would like to be included in this training please RSVP by this Friday September 2, 2022 by 12 pm by contacting Barbara Noriega at 970-264-2167.
The Community Cafe continues to be open to the public every Monday and Wednesday from 11am – 1pm. If dining in, please be prepared to show your vaccination cards. (If you have COVID-19 or have been exposed or exhibiting any symptoms, please stay home.) We are always offering Grab-n-Go meals Monday-Friday 11am-1pm at our convenient Drive Thru. Our meals are available to all ages by reservation, call or text us at 970-264-2167 by 9am.
Using Nutrition Facts Label to Make Healthy Choices: 3 Tips
Check the Servings: The nutrition information on the label is usually based on one serving of the food. When comparing calories and nutrients in different foods, check the serving size to make a correct comparison. And remember, it is common for a food package or beverage to have more than one serving.
Know Your Calorie Needs: 2,000 calories a day is used as a general guide for nutrition advice. However, your calorie needs may be higher or lower and depend on your age, sex, height, weight, and the amount of physical activity you get each day. Talk to your healthcare provider about your calorie and nutrition needs, as you age. Visit www.ChooseMyPlate.gov/MyPlatePlan and talk to your healthcare provider to see what calorie range is right for you.
Use % DailyValue as a Guide: The %DV can help you look for foods to decide which is the better choice for you. Older adults should more often look for foods with a high %DV of dietary fiber, vitamin D, calcium, and potassium. Older adults should also more often look for foods with a lower %DV of saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars. Talk to your healthcare provider about which nutrients you should track closely for your overall health. To learn more about the Nutrition Facts label, go to www.fda.gov/nutritioneducation
Big Band Benefit Save the Date September 23 5:30 – 8:30pm
Save the date! Put on your dancing shoes, and join us for an evening of Be-Bop and Boogie Woogie Big Band Era Music. Featuring Bob Hemenger & Debbie Tucker along with other talented musicians. Proceeds will benefit the Archuleta Seniors Inc. and the Pagosa Senior Center. Tickets for the event are available at www.pagosacenter.org
Farmers Market Vouchers for seniors continue to be available but now we are offering $50 vouchers instead of just $25! If you love to shop at the farmers market, are 60 or older, or if you are 200% of poverty please call Debbie at 970-403-2164 at the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) to put your name on the list for $50 in vouchers to redeem for local foods. Then visit the Pagosa Farmers Market any Saturday during the growing season (June – September) to pick up your $50 voucher to support the local food artisans and growers in southwest Colorado and northern New Mexico. The Pagosa Farmers Market is located on the 3rd row of the East Side Market and is open only on Saturdays from 9 am – 1 pm through September.
Text Us @ 970-264-2167. The Community Cafe is now accepting text messaging for meal reservations, cancellations and/or communication of any kind. When testing, please include your name, phone number and the days you want a meal. If you are calling to cancel a reservation, please include your name, phone number and the days you want to cancel. Texting services are available for dining-in meal reservations, Grab-n-Go meals, and Meals on Wheels recipients.
Rose Chavez is Executive Director for Archuleta Seniors, Inc. and Public Health Consultant at Archuleta Food System/Food Equity Coalition.