The Archuleta County community is invited to a public meeting on Wednesday, February 15 at 9:30am at the Pagosa Senior Center to listen to 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.
The presentation will take place at the Pagosa Senior Center at the Ross Aragon Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd. from 9:30 – 10:30am on Wednesday, February 15. This event is hosted by the Pagosa Senior Center / Archuleta Seniors Inc. and Colorado Legal Services. Contact Archuleta seniors Inc. 970-264-2167 for more information.
Free Seasonal Art Class
The next free art class at the Senior Center will be Tuesday, February 21 at 1:15pm. No reservations are required but space is limited so be sure to be there by 1:15. We will be making a piece of art that reflects all the symbols and colors we love about St. Patrick’s Day. No art skill is required for this class – just a desire to have fun and make something creative. All materials will be provided including the scissors, paper, glue and watercolors. Yes, we are going to learn just a few basics about watercolors and why they are such special paints.
Templates will be provided to trace and cut out the symbols of St. Patrick’s Day – or you can draw your own! All ages are invited so find a friend and bring them along. Our teacher will be Denise Fisk, who is a retired elementary art teacher from Iowa. She loves sharing art techniques with her classes. So come to the senior center with a friend and see your success in creating your own work of art.
Senior Conversations — New Group
Join us February 27 at 9:30am for a first in a series of “Senior Conversations” with local Bill Salmansohn. He will lead the group through a mindfulness exercise and discussion of various topics pertaining to aging in Archuleta County. Explore and discover for yourself answers to your questions and concerns. First group gathering will be February 27.
Volunteer Coordinator 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 us at 451 Hot Springs Blvd at the Pagosa Senior center.
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 Mondays 1/30/23, 2/6/23, and 2/13/23.
Mobile Food Pantry Service
The Pagosa Senior Center would like to remind the community about our mobile food pantry services we provide in partnership with Archuleta County MET to seniors age 60 and older throughout most areas of Archuleta County. In order to participate in this program, community members must visit with Barbara Noriega at the downtown Senior Center located in the Ross Aragon Community Center to fill out an application to qualify for the mobile pantry service. The application, called the dining assessment form, is also available on our website at the bottom of the Community Cafe page http://www.psseniors.org/community-cafeacute.html. For more information contact us at 970-264-2167.
Mahjong
Mahjong is a 19th Century Chinese tile-based game that is commonly played with four players. Each player receives 13 tiles with a goal to make matching sets and pairs (like Poker). To win, a player must form four sets and one pair. Come to the Senior Center to learn or play every Tuesday at 1:15 pm.
Community Cafe Menu
Thursday, February 9 – Singapore coffee-barbeque pork ribs w/rice, sauteed squash, garden salad, fruit and milk
Friday, February 10 – Beef pot roast w/potatoes, carrots, butternut squash, garden salad, cherry crisp and milk
Monday, February 13 – Creamy cajun shrimp fettuccine, buttered broccoli, focaccia bread, garden salad, fruit and milk.
Tuesday February 14 – Pork kielbasa with sweet and sour cabbage, german potato salad, garden salad, fruit and milk.
Wednesday, February 15 – Chicken salad wrap with macaroni salad, garden salad, vanilla yogurt, fruit and milk.
Thursday, February 16 – Beef cottage pie with roasted cauliflower, garden salad, fruit, bread pudding and milk.
Friday, February 17 – Vegetarian tempeh chili with cornbread and honey, garden salad, fruit and milk.
Grab-N-Go Meals
Reservations and cancellations are required. Please call or text by 9:00 am the morning of the day you want to pick up a meal. A suggested donation of $10.00 helps to sustain our program. No one will be turned away for their inability to donate. For ages 59 and younger, the cost is $10.00 also. Please call or text us at 970-264-2167 to make a reservation.
ASI Board of Directors has multiple vacant positions open. Terms are 3 years with an option to renew for an additional term. Potential candidates should be at least 55 years of age or older and must have a passion for adult and aging services.
Requesting Donations
ASI has an immediate monetary need to support ongoing operations and programming that provide critical services to some of the most vulnerable in Archuleta County. Please consider donating to Archuleta Seniors Inc. You may mail your donation to PO BOX 3444, Pagosa Springs CO 81147 or please visit our website: http://www.psseniors.org/ (donation button). Donation checks can be written to: Archuleta Seniors, Inc. We are located at 451 Hot Springs Blvd., in downtown Pagosa Springs.
For more information about ASI, please visit http://www.psseniors.org/.