Plan now to try something new online this month from our partner at Mather Institute. Sign up for our free four-part series on “Nutrition at Home and around the Globe”. Register here to get healthy tips and fascinating facts about food…
…or to work on your balance, posture, and breath, in “Feeling Better – Head to Toe”… Register here.
In the Song Sharing Circle, we’ll listen to our favorite songs, discuss, reminisce, and recommend old and new favorites. You can come prepared with a few songs to share for each week’s topic, or you can listen along with us. There are no wrong answers; all songs are welcome! Just tell us the title of a song, and we’ll do the rest!
To register, visit this web page.
We also have online sessions on creative art-making, mindfulness, technology, music, and more. All are free, but please register in advance.
Questions? Contact Mather at (888)600.2560 or contact@mather.com.
Healthy Aging & Yoga Therapy Class
Gather with local yoga practitioner AJ Connors 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. This yoga series promotes healthy aging for individuals with therapeutic classes offering yoga tools and education for strength, resilience, and wellness. 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 2:30-3:30pm in the dining hall.
Monday Music
Enjoy pleasant soft-rock songs from the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, as well as international folk, humor, and new music, too. Dr. Erika Sueker has been playing music since 1967, teaching music since 1978, and working with older adults since 1983. Join the lunchtime fun upcoming Mondays!
Senior Conversations
Join us Mondays at 1:15pm for a series of “Senior Conversations” with local Bill Salmansohn. He will lead the group through mindfulness exercises and discussion of various topics pertaining to aging in Archuleta County. The meeting will be held at the Pagosa Senior Center in the dining hall; snacks will be provided.
Share Lunch and Dine Monday through Thursday. Open to All.
Join us at the Silver Fox’s Den aka Community Cafe in person for daily hot/cold meals Mondays through Thursdays downtown at the Ross Aragon Community Center between 11 am and 1 pm weekly. Pickup is available all week including Fridays.
We provide hot/cold meals for anyone in the community interested in a nutritious and delicious meal. For those 60 or older we request a suggested donation of $10.00, but no one will be turned away. There is a $10.00 charge for guests under the age of 60.
Please visit our website at http://www.psseniors.org/community-cafeacute.html to view our weekly menu. To reserve your meal for the day please make your reservation via text or phone call 970-264-2167 by 9 am weekdays.
Community Cafe Menu
Thursday, Sept 21 – Singapore Pork Coffee Ribs w/Rice, Squash Casserole, Garden Salad, Fruit , Milk.
Friday, Sept 22 – Vegetable Pizza, Sauteed Spinach, Garden Salad, Fruit, Chocolate Eclair, Milk.
Monday Sept 25 – Pork Tenderloin with Harvest Chutney Sauce, Garden Salad, Chocolate Cake, Milk.
Tuesday, Sept 26 – Honey Garlic Shrimp, Veg.Fried Rice, Sauteed Snow Peas, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk.
Wednesday, Sept 27 – Chicken Potato-Leek Soup, Focaccia Bread, Roasted Beet Salad w/Walnuts & Goat Cheese, Cookies, Milk.
Thursday, Sept 28 – Greek Polenta Pie with Spanakopita Greens, Roasted Squash, Garden Salad, Fruit, Mini Cheesecake, Milk.
Friday, Sept 29 – Pork Kielbasa with Peppers, Roasted Herb Potatoes, Garden Salad, Fruit, Vanilla Orange Cake, 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.
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.
Zentangle
The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Join our friendly instructor Roberta Strickland, CZT. Classes are every Wednesday at 1:15pm in the Pagosa Senior Center. This activity is open to all ages.
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/
Rose Chavez is Executive Director for Archuleta Seniors, Inc. and Public Health Consultant at Archuleta Food System/Food Equity Coalition.