Tomorrow, Friday, April 14, from noon – 1pm at the Pagosa Senior Center, Archuleta Seniors, Inc., will be taking part in the on-line viewing of the film and discussion, Antidotes for Ageism, an original production of Changing the Narrative and the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. Come join us.
As the Changing the Narrative website (https://changingthenarrativeco.org/) states: “The film introduces how ageism shows up in healthcare and what we can do about it. Did you know that ageism is a risk factor that impacts social, emotional, and physical health? It shortens lifespans and increases social isolation.”
“Ageism shows up in systems, societal beliefs, and policies: fewer medical students becoming geriatricians, older people historically excluded from clinical trials, and the pervasiveness of ageism during the pandemic. People suffer unnecessarily when structures and systems are consciously or unconsciously rife with ageism.”
The 16-minute film is a compilation of interviews with professionals who serve older adults and are experts in their fields. Learn from their insights about what ageism is and how it shows up in healthcare settings. Inspire your community to take actionable steps that will remove ageism from healthcare.
If you would like to have lunch, you must call or text 970.264.2167 before Friday or by 9am Friday. The lunch is Pork Ramen Bowl, Spring Roll, Garden Salad and Fruit. The suggested donation is $10 or whatever you can offer to support our services.
Share Lunch and Dine In Monday through Thursday. Open to All
Join us at the Silver Fox’s Den in person for daily hot meals Mondays through Thursdays downtown at the Ross Aragon Community Center between 11 am and 1 pm weekly. Our dining hall is open to all ages and welcomes you all with kindness and warmth. We provide hot/cold meals for anyone in the community interested in a nutritious and delicious meal for a suggested donation of $10.00, no one will be turned away.
There is a $10.00 charge for those under the age of 60.
Meals include a main course, side dish, fruit/dessert, organic garden salad plus beverage. Some popular menu items include: Frito chile pie, pork tenderloin with harvest chutney, Singaporean pork ribs, vegetarian lasagna, Hawaiian shrimp with coconut rice and always a beautiful green salad. Many of our items are locally sourced and organic. Our chef works with a team of local food professionals to hand prepare your meal for dine in service in our cozy dining room (with an amazing view of the San Juans) or for takeout (via our convenient drive through) with you on any of your local adventures in Pagosa Country. Our menu changes daily.
To reserve your meal for the day please make your reservation via text or phone call 970-264-2167 by 9 am weekdays. We look forward to bringing music to the dining hall as the weather warms.
Senior Conversations
Join us Wednesdays at 1:15 pm for 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. The meeting will be held at the Pagosa Senior Center in the dining hall.
Free Seasonal Art Class
Next FREE art class at the Senior Center will be Tuesday, April 25 at 1:15pm. No reservations are required but space and supplies are limited so be sure to be there by 1:15. The class will last approximately an hour and a half. Not really “art” but certainly creative, this craft class will explore how you can transform a simple washcloth into the cutest little Spring Bunny. No art skill is required for this class – just a desire to have fun and learn how to use your hands and your skill into shaping a little bunny from a washcloth. All materials will be provided including the washcloth, trimmings, scissors, and glue. Suitable for the grandkids provided they are over 8 years old and friends are always welcome to join us! Our teacher will be Denise Fisk, who is a retired elementary art teacher from Iowa. Come and enjoy the camaraderie and take home something so cute your friends will be jealous!
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 free but donations are welcomed. Class is offered Mondays 2:30 pm-3:30 pm throughout the Spring.
Pagosa Springs Scrapbooking Club
The Pagosa Springs Scrapbooking Club holds monthly meetings the second Saturday of each month at the Pagosa Senior Center. This creative tradition has been happening since 2005, started by Melissa Bailey and continued by Kathy Ruth through the years. The group met in the Senior Center dining room until 2020, took a break due to Covid and then resumed meetings in the Community Center. They are truly excited to be meeting in the Senior Center dining area again.
They will meet each month from 10:00am – 3:00pm to be creative, share ideas, connect with friends, learn new techniques, share supplies and indulge in a potluck lunch together. Bring your scrapbooking projects – or any crafting project that you may want to work on with the group! If you would like to be added to the mailing list, please send your request to copenhavercreative@gmail.com and you will receive notification each month of the upcoming meeting along with hand tips & tricks for scrapbooking.
Community Cafe Menu
Thursday, April 13 – Tilapia with dill sauce, rice pilaf, blueberry cobbler, garden salad, fruit and milk.
Friday, April 14 – Tonkatsu pork ramen bowl, spring roll, garden salad, fruit, lemon bars and milk.
Monday, April 17 – Chicken parmigiana, egg noodles, green beans, garlic bread, garden salad, french apple tart and milk.
Tuesday April 18 – Beef chile frito pie, peach cobbler, garden salad, fruit, vanilla yogurt and milk.
Wednesday, April 19 – Mushroom and spinach quiche, asparagus hollandaise, garden salad, strawberry shortcake and milk.
Thursday, April 20 – Crispy cod with tartar sauce, wilted spinach, fruit salad, cinnamon coffee cake and milk.
Friday, April 21 – Beef meatloaf with roasted herb potatoes, garden salad, fruit, bread pudding and milk.
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.