Lunch and Learn on Nov 14
Join us for lunch starting at 11:30 am at the Senior Center on November 14 as US Forest Service employee Kevin Conwell talks about his backcountry travels in the San Juan National Forest. Through photos he’s taken, see a side of the forest not normally seen from the highways and byways that run through it, and experience the natural and recreational diversity the forest has to offer.
Free Art Class
Join us on November 16 to make a festive Christmas Kitchen Angel, at 1:15 pm in the dining hall. This unique angel is guaranteed to bring blessings and joys of the season to your kitchen as you prepare your holiday treats. No art skill required! All supplies are provided and there is no cost or registration required. Just show up and have fun.
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. Mats and chairs will be provided; it’s optional to bring a blanket, and please wear comfortable clothing. Class is offered Mondays 2:30 pm-3:30 pm in the dining hall.
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. 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.
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.
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, Nov 9 – Teriyaki Beef w/ Peppers, Coconut Rice, Broccoli, Garden Salad, Fruit. Milk, Fortune Cookies.
Friday, Nov 10 – Closed for Veteran’s holiday
Monday Nov 13 – Swedish Meatballs, Egg Noodles, Lingonberry Jam, Coleslaw, Garden Salad, Milk Carrot Cake.
Tuesday, Nov 14 – Mahi-Mahi w/ Mango Salsa, Quinoa Rice Pilaf, Cauliflower, Garden Salad, Milk, Brownies.
Wednesday, Nov 15 – Chicken Piccata w/ lemon Caper Sc.Broccoli, Roll, Garden salad, Fruit, Milk.
Thursday, Nov 16 – Pork Adovada, Spanish rice, Squash Casserole, Avocado, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk, Flan.
Friday, Nov 17 – Pasta Primavera w/ Penne & Marinara Sauce, Garlic Bread, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk, Banana Brunch Cake.
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.
Mobile Food Pantry Service
Mobile Food Pantry Service has been discontinued due to funding shortages. Older adults needing a ride to a local food pantry should contact the Archuleta County MET to schedule a ride with their paratransit service. For more information contact Lavonne at 970-264-2250.
Bridge
The longest played bridge game in Archuleta county takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:15 pm every week. Bridge is a four-player card game with partners sitting opposite each other around a table. It is a trick taking card game using a standard 52-card deck. Come alone or bring a partner.
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.