Archuleta Seniors, Inc. invites you to celebrate with us at the Dia De Los Muertos Dance Party on Friday November 3, 2023 from 7pm to midnight at the CSU Extension Building, with music by DJ Marcus Rivas. Come join us on a day to gather, remember and celebrate our loved ones who went before us.
Tickets are $20 and are available at 451 Hot Springs Blvd at the Pagosa Senior Center, or Pagosa Chamber of Commerce or online at https://givebutter.com/DDLM4ASI There will be a cash bar and Mexican food by the Guadalupanas. Please bring a photo of your loved one(s) to place on the community ofrenda. Bring a dozen homemade cookies and share your recipe for $5.00 off your ticket price. Children under 12 are free.
Top cavalera facepainting and Day of the Dead costume contest will be awarded. Limited tickets… so get them early, tickets will be available at the door if we don’t sell out first.
For more information call Archuleta Seniors Inc at 970-264-2167.
The Day of the Dead is a holiday traditionally celebrated on November 1 and 2, though other days, such as October 31 or November 6, may be included depending on the locality. It is widely observed in Mexico, where it largely developed, and is also observed in other places, especially by people of Mexican heritage. In preparation for this year’s celebration in Pagosa Springs, Archuleta Seniors Inc. is partnering with Ruby M Sission Library to host a free educational afternoon on Friday October 20, 2023 from 1 to 4pm. Come learn about Day of the Dead, help build a community ofrenda. In many homes people set up ofrendas, or altars, to the departed loved ones. These are decked with lighted candles, special food, and whatever the dead enjoyed when they were alive. Bring a photo of your loved one(s) to share. Also learn tips on how to do simple cavalera (sugar skull) face painting, build a flower crown to wear and learn simple scarf hair braiding tips to get your killer outfit ready for the November 3, 2023 Dia De Los Muertos Dance Party and contest.
Spanish Fiesta Committee to Reconvene Oct 18
Members of the Spanish Fiesta committee and the general community interested in supporting the 22nd Annual Pagosa Springs Spanish Fiesta are invited to an October 18, 2023 meeting to be held at 5:30pm in the evening at the senior center dining hall (451 Hot Springs Blvd.) in the Ross Aragon Community Center. The meeting will discuss headliners for 2024, royalty program development and the 2024 Hispanic and BIPOC scholarship fund amongst other details. We look forward to hearing ideas and input from the greater community and will form subcommittees to engage in our planning process for 2024.
Join us on zoom https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86987941913?pwd=PV4gTuNq64lKBFYteKmaynYHm6PP0j.1
For more information contact rosa@psseniors.org
Senior Conversations
Join us Mondays at 1:15 pm 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. 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, snacks will be provided.
Healthy Aging & Yoga Therapy Class Series
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. Class is offered Mondays 2:30-3:30pm in the dining hall.
Share Lunch and Dine Monday through Thursday
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.
To reserve your meal for the day please make your reservation via text or phone call 970-264-2167 by 9am weekdays.
Community Cafe Menu
Thursday, October 12 – Pork posole, cabbage, lime, radish, tortilla, garden salad, fruit, and milk.
Friday, October 13 – Tuna sandwich on wheat bread, potato salad, garden salad, fruit, chocolate pudding, and milk.
Monday October 16 – Barbeque Beef w/ Steakfries, Garden Salad, Fruit, Brownies, Milk.
Tuesday, October 17 – Mahi Mahi w/ Mango Salsa Quinoa Rice Pilaf, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk
Wednesday, October 18 – Mexican Stuffed Peppers, (w/Rice, Beans, Veggies & Cheese), Jalapeno cornbread, Garden Salad, Fruit, Flan, Milk
Thursday, October 19 – Polish Kielbasa w/ Peppers, Potatoes Au Gratin, Garden Salad, Pistachio Fruit Salad, Milk
Friday, October 20 – Chicken Piccata, Peas & Pearl Onions, Dinner roll, Garden Salad, Fruit, Vanilla Yogurt, Milk
Grab-N-Go & Dine-In Meals
Reservations and cancellations are required. Please call or text by 9:00 am the morning of the day you want to dine in or 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.
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.
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/