The Pagosa Springs community is invited to attend the 17th Annual Festival of Trees at the Ross Aragon Community Center today, Thursday, November 30, from 12noon-6pm, where you will have a chance to vote for the Archuleta Seniors Inc. tree.
Tomorrow, Friday, December 1, the Festival will hold its auction at 5:30pm, featuring live music, food, and a cash bar. Tickets are $30, available through the Community Center.
SW Colorado Gives Day happens this coming Tuesday, December 5. Colorado comes together to raise funds for local nonprofits and Archuleta Seniors Inc, is participating. Every gift is tax-deductible. Early giving is open now. You can donate by visiting the Colorado Gives website. Thank you for your generosity!
Another way to donate
Are you 70 and half years old or better? Do you have an IRA from which you need to take a distribution? Did you know you can make charitable donations directly from your IRA without paying taxes on the distribution, up to $100,000 per year? The donation from the account would be payable to Archuleta Seniors Inc and sent to PO Box 344, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. This gift option is called the IRA charitable rollover or qualified charitable distribution (QCD).
December Duo Art Classes
ASI will be hosting two FREE art classes in December… just because there are two wonderful Christmas projects and so both need to be created! On Monday, December 4 we will be making a small box suitable for gift card giving. We will be using old Christmas cards so bring some if you have them. But there will be plenty of cards if you don’t! Everyone will end up with at least one very special gift card box.
Then on Thursday, December 14, we will be making a globe out of old Christmas cards. This involves cutting 20 circles, all the same size and gluing them together in a specified way. Easy to do and the results are gorgeous so come join in on the fun.
Both classes will begin at 1:15pm and are free to attend. All supplies will be provided. No reservations are required but space is limited so be sure to be there by 1:15.
Our teacher will be Denise Fisk, who is a retired elementary art teacher from Iowa. She loves sharing art techniques with her classes. So come to the senior center with a friend and see how your old Christmas cards can be turned into useful pieces of art!
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. 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. Class is offered Mondays 2:30-3:30pm 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. 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.
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 11am and 1pm weekly. Pickup is available all week including Fridays.
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 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. Meals include a main course, side dish, fruit/dessert, garden salad plus beverage. Our menu changes daily.
To reserve your meal for the day please make your reservation via text or phone call 970-264-2167 by 9am weekdays. You can also text to that number. 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.
Community Cafe Menu
Thursday, Nov 30 – Beef Pot Roast w/ Root Vegetables, Creamed Spinach, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk, Bread Pudding w/ Rum Sauce.
Friday, December 1 – Stuffed Portabella Mushroom Caps w/ Veggies, Feta and Gruyere Cheese, Brussel Sprouts, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk.
Monday, December 4 – Shredded Chicken Tacos, Tortillas, Spanish Rice, Refried Beans, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk.
Tuesday, December 5 – Pork Tenderloin w/ Mushroom Gravy, Roasted Butternut Squash, Creamed Spinach, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk.
Wednesday, December 6 – Perfect 10 Cod Fish, Broccoli, Dinner Roll, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk.
Thursday, December 7 – Eggplant Parmesan, Asparagus, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk.
Friday, December 8 – Tuscan Soup w/Pork, White Beans & Kale, Focaccia Bread, Garden Salad, Fruit, 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.
Medicare Call by Appointment
For anyone who needs help enrolling and navigating Medicare plans, the San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging helps with Parts A, B, and D. They can also help you with fraud concerns and troubleshooting any billing issues you may be having. By appointment only. Please call the Medicare line at 970-264-0501; ext 4.
The Zentangle® Method
The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It was created by Rick Roberts and Maria Thomas. “Zentangle” is a registered trademark of Zentangle, Inc. Learn more at zentangle.com or join our friendly instructor Roberta Strickland, CZT. Classes are every Wednesday at 1:15 pm in the Pagosa Senior Center. This activity is open to all ages. Help us create an intergenerational community. For those under 18 and/or with disabilities you are welcome to join us, but we kindly ask you to please bring an adult chaperone with you.