The Archuleta County community is invited to a public meeting on Wednesday, February 15 at 9:30am at the Pagosa Senior Center — at the Ross Aragon Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd. — to hear an overview on free legal services available for seniors in southwest Colorado and how to apply for Colorado Legal Services programs.
There will be a Q&A session about the programs and resources available but no legal advice will be provided as part of this presentation.
This event is hosted by the Pagosa Senior Center / Archuleta Seniors Inc. and Colorado Legal Services. For more information, contact Rosa Chavez, 970-264-2167, or rosa@psseniors.org psseniors.org
Volunteer Coordinator Wanted for Growing Dome Program
The Pagosa Senior Center is looking for volunteers to assist with our new growing dome program. These individual(s) will be responsible for helping to coordinate volunteer opportunities at the Geothermal Greenhouse Partnership Community Garden Dome on a twice monthly basis. The program is new and will partner with other growing dome participants for group activities and opportunities. For more information and to pick up an application please visit at 451 Hot Springs Blvd at the Pagosa Senior center.
Public Meeting for Older Americans Act Programs & Services on February 7
Archuleta Seniors Inc, also known as the Pagosa Senior Center, will be hosting a public meeting Thursday February 7 starting at 2 pm at 451 Hot Springs Blvd for the Older Americans Act programs and services that are primarily funded through the San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging. Stakeholders from the community are invited including those 60 and above in addition to their family caregivers age 18 plus.
Planning issues that will be discussed will include: Meals on Wheels, meal sites, transportation, snow shoveling, home repair, legal assistance, ombudsman support, low vision, tech classes, dental assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, counseling options, information referral assistance, fall prevention, support groups, caregiver services and community education resources. Light refreshments will be provided and door prizes will be awarded.
VITA Tax Volunteers to Assist with Senior Tax Returns
VITA tax volunteers will be coming to the Pagosa Spring Senior Center on Saturday February 25, 2023 from 9 am to 2 pm to prepare seniors (age 55 or better) 2022 tax returns for free. Appointments are available but limited and will be made on a first come first serve basis.
Participants must have income of $60,000 or less, and must bring all documents in order for us to complete the return. Must have ID in form of driver’s license plus social security card (or copy) or a 1099 SSA form. Please contact us at 970-264-2167 to check availability for appointments.
Healthy Aging & Yoga Therapy Class Series Continues
Gather with local yoga practitioners AJ Connors and Will Sechrist for a series of evidence based healthy aging and yoga therapy classes at the Pagosa Senior Center geared for adults and older adults of all ages. Start 2023 with a yoga series for healthy aging individuals with therapeutic classes offering yoga tools and education for strength, resilience, and wellness. Classes are designed to address different aspects of healthy aging and are geared towards accessibility and gentle practice. The themes for the class will include physical and mental well-being utilizing movement, meditation, and breathing practices. Mats and chairs will be provided; it’s optional to bring a blanket, and please wear comfortable clothing. Classes are offered Monday 2:30 pm-3:30 pm. First class began 1/23/23 and subsequent classes are 2/6/23, 2/13/23 and 2/20/23
Bridge
The longest played bridge game in Archuleta county takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 pm every week. We have eliminated Monday bridge due to lack of consistent participation and have replaced it with different programming. Bridge is a four-player card game with partners sitting opposite each other around a table. It is a trick taking card game using a standard 52-card deck. Come alone or bring a partner.
Kitchen and Desk Volunteers Needed
The Community Cafe at the Pagosa Senior Center is requesting volunteers to help with our front desk pickup meals. Please call or text us at 970-264-2167 to volunteer or for more information.
Community Cafe Menu
Thursday, February 2 – Vegetable lasagna with garlic bread, fresh berries, carrot cake, garden salad and milk.
Friday, February 3 – Frito pie with cheese, coleslaw, cornbread, peach cobbler, garden salad and milk.
Monday, February 6 – Chicken Curry w/Jasmine rice, roasted cauliflower, garden salad, Chai pudding, milk
Tuesday February 7 – Giant Stuffed Portabella Mushroom w/CousCous, Naan Bread, Garden Salad, Chocolate Eclair, Milk
Wednesday, February 8 – Singapore Coffee-Barbeque Pork Rib w/Rice, Sauteed Squash, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk
Thursday, February 9 – Beef Pot Roast w/Potatoes, Carrots, Butternut Squash, Garden Salad, Cherry Crisp, Milk
Meals on Wheels
We deliver fresh Meals on Wheels five days a week (and provide frozen Meals on Wheels for weekends) to homebound Archuleta County residents. Call or text us at 970-264-2167.
We are located at 451 Hot Springs Blvd., in downtown Pagosa Springs. For more information about ASI, please visit http://www.psseniors.org/.
Rose Chavez is Executive Director for Archuleta Seniors, Inc. and Public Health Consultant at Archuleta Food System/Food Equity Coalition.