Sign up today for new virtual programs starting in March. Take time to focus on your personal wellness with our virtual programs. It’s easy to join a class that can calm your mind, spark your creativity, or guide your learning. New programs for March and April include Mindful Chair Yoga, the discussion and creativity series All about Self-Love & Care, and Mindful Eating.
These and many more ongoing programs start the first week of March. All are online, and all are free. Choose topics that best support your unique wellness journey, and sign up to try something new!
Mindfulness & Brain Health
Reduce stress and calm your mind with one of our mindfulness programs, or practice strategies for keeping your brain healthy—or try both!
Creative Arts Virtual Art Making
This series of hands-on classes gives you the opportunity to stretch your creative muscles. No experience is needed; we’ll give you step by step in each class. When you register, we’ll ask for your mailing address so we can send you the necessary materials ahead of time, at no charge.
Aromatherapy
Each series offers learning and discussion, as well as hands-on creation of specific beneficial aromatherapy mixtures. (Attendance at earlier programs is not a requirement.) When you register, we’ll ask for your mailing address so we can send you the necessary materials ahead of time, at no charge.
All About Self-Love & Care, Documentary and Discussion.
Try All about Self-Love & Care and slow down, explore aspects of self-care, create visual art pieces and writing, and practice meditation. When you register, we’ll ask for your address so we can send you materials, at no charge. Or check out Gather in the Gallery (Virtual) (formerly titled Meet Me at the Museum) to share your unique perspective on art, while learning about masterpieces from around the world. The Documentary and Discussion series focuses on short documentaries about a different work of art that was lost, stolen, or destroyed. We’ll watch together, then join a guided discussion.
To review and register for programs visit: http://www.psseniors.org/mather.html
Senior Conversations
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 will be February 27 at the Pagosa Senior Center in the dining hall.
Text Us @ 970-264-2167
Don’t forget that we also offer a convenient texting service for you to communicate with us. When texting, 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.
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.
Kitchen and Admin Volunteers Needed
The Community Cafe at the Pagosa Senior Center is requesting volunteers to help with our front desk pickup meals and in the office in administrative tasks. Please call or text us at 970-264-2167 to volunteer or for more information.
Community Cafe Menu
Thursday, February 23 – Singapore Coffee Barbeque Pork Ribs with Rice, Sauteed Squash, Garden Salad, Fruit and Milk
Friday, February 24 – Chicken Dijon with Glazed Carrots and Dinner Roll, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk, and Banana Pudding.
Monday, February 27 – Chicken Piccata, Scalloped Potatoes, Peas & Carrots,
Focaccia Bread, Garden Salad and Milk.
Tuesday February 28 – Pork Tenderloin with Harvest Chutney, Sweet Potatoes, Green
Salad, Whole Wheat Roll, Garden Salad and Milk.
Wednesday, March 1 – Veggie Marinara over Spaghetti Squash, Focaccia Bread, Garden Salad, Brownie and Milk
Thursday, March 2 – Chicken Curry with Jasmine Rice, Roasted Cauliflower, Garden Salad,
Friday, March 3 – Seafood Veracruz with Cod & Shrimp, Quinoa, Garden salad, Fruit, 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.
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.
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.
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/.