The Pagosa Senior Center is excited to continue to host monthly seasonal holiday and birthday celebrations for community members of all ages. Fostering social bonds between older adults and community members of all ages is vital. Celebrating the holiday with small gestures of connection and compassion can significantly improve emotional well-being, reduce loneliness, and promote a sense of belonging among our community.
If you have a March birthday and/or want to join in a low-key, informal St. Patrick’s Day celebration, come join us Thursday afternoon, March 13, from 1:15 – 2:15pm in the dining hall at the Ross Aragon Community Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd. We’ll have cake, along with games, goodies, music and opportunities for meaningful connections. Come experience Pagosa love and help us build and strengthen systems of community care.
Our community celebrations at the Pagosa Senior Center are intergenerational, so everyone is welcome. Supplies are limited and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early! For more details and updates about these monthly events, please visit our website at psseniors.org or call 970-264-2167.
Emotional Freedom Technique
Join us at the Pagosa Senior Center the second Wednesday of each month, next session is March 12, 2025 to participate in the popular, ongoing “Tapping” class (also known as EFT, or Emotional Freedom Technique) from 10 am to 11a m that is free and open to all ages and walks of life. The first half of class is learning or reviewing the technique and the second half of the hour is practicing the technique and answering questions. This is a supportive, fun, informative class taught by Judith Newman, LPC who has been in private practice for 23 years. For more information call 970-264-2167.
Community Clinic at Ross Aragon Community Center
In partnership with Archuleta County Public Health Department, Archuleta Seniors Inc. is hosting a community vaccine clinic at the Ross Aragon Community Center, scheduled for Friday March 28 in the West Conference Room from 8:30am to 11:30am. Flu and covid vaccinations will be available to uninsured, and traditional Medicare/Medicaid patients. Those with Medicare or Medicaid insurance will need to fill out a packet of paper work to prequalify. Paperwork can be picked up at the Pagosa Senior Center at 451 Hot Springs Blvd. and must be returned by March 12. If patients need assistance filling out paperwork, staff from Archuleta County Health Department are available to assist. For further details, please contact the Archuleta County Public Health Department at 970-264-2409.
Tai Chi at Senior Center
The Pagosa Senior Center is offering T’ai Chi with accredited instructor Patti Popovich each Thursday from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm at the Pagosa Senior Center dining hall located in the back of the Ross Aragon Community Center. The class is intended to support older adults who want to discover purpose and fulfillment in this transitional phase of life. Tai Chi is not a martial art, but rather a tool for self-healing. Softness, flow and effortlessness are the guiding principles in this practice. All classes are free for older adults (age 55 and better) and class will last approximately 1 hour. No special special clothing or equipment is required. For more information call Archuleta Seniors Inc. 970-264-2167.
Scrapbooking & Crafters Club
The Pagosa Springs Scrapbooking Club and Crafters club continues to hold monthly meetings the second Saturday of each month in 2025 at the Ross Aragon Community Center from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at 451 Hot Springs Blvd within the dining hall in the Pagosa Senior Center. Bring your scrapbooking projects – or any crafting project that you may want to work on with the group! Help us create an intergenerational community. Ages 18 and older welcome, and for those youth aged 17 and younger, we kindly request that an adult chaperone accompany them. 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 tips & tricks for scrapbooking and more.
Medical Monitoring Devices & Caregiver Meals Available
Archuleta Seniors Inc. provides access to affordable medical monitoring devices to support older adults who are homebound or otherwise need support if they fall or have an emergency that they can immediately contact emergency services. Clients participating in this program can be independent or may have access to a private or family caregiver. An initial nominal fee is required to access the medical monitoring program. ASI also provides limited caregiver support through our congregate dining or grab n go/pickup meal program as well as access to social/educational programming. These services are available for a suggested donation but no one 60 and older will be turned away for lack of ability to pay. If you are interested in any of these services or have any questions please contact Archuleta Seniors Inc. at 970-264-2167.
Bingo
The Pagosa Senior Center hosts bingo twice a month on Friday afternoons from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Upcoming bingo dates include March 7th and March 21st. The price to participate is free and all we ask is you bring yourself and a friend for an hour of joyful fellowship. We will provide prizes from local businesses for all winners and snacks will also be provided. No RSVP required, just show up. All ages welcome, but we ask those 18 and younger to come with an adult chaperone. Seats are first come first serve. For more information contact Archuleta Seniors Inc. at 970.264.2167.
Senior Conversations
Join us every Monday at 1:15 pm for a series of “Senior Conversations” with local Bill Salmansohn. Bill brings to our conversations a variety of topics designed to stimulate discussions within a safe and comfortable environment as community members explore wellbeing and shared experiences. This is a unique opportunity to connect with others living within the Archuleta community for friendship and togetherness. Snacks will be provided. Afterward, hosted by Robin Williams, is a get-together created for those who wish to continue the conversation. This opportunity is typically from 2:30 – 3:30 pm, following Senior Conversations. The group occasionally reconvenes as an informal gathering at various local restaurants.
Share Lunch and Dine Monday through Friday
Open to All. Join local elders, their friends, family and community at the Silver Fox’s Den in person for delicious meals Mondays through Fridays downtown at the Ross Aragon Community Center between 11am and 1pm. Pickup via our convenient portico is also 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 $6.00, but no one will be turned away. There is a $10.50 charge for guests under the age of 60. Meals include a main course, side dish, fruit/dessert, garden salad plus beverage.
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, March 6 – BBQ Country Ribs, Creamed Corn, Garden Salad, Fruit, Blueberry Cobbler, and MIlk.
Friday, March 7 – Chicken Parmigiana, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Garden Salad, Fruit and Milk.
Monday, March 10 – Baked Salmon w/ Herb Cream Sauce, Broccoli, Rice Pilaf, Garden Salad, Chocolate Pudding, Fruit, and Milk.
Tuesday, March 11 – Pork Posole, Cabbage, Lime, Radish, Tortilla, Garden Salad, Fruit, Flan, and Milk.
Wednesday, March 12 – Spring Chicken Salad Wrap, Macaroni Salad, Garden Salad, Fruit, Key Lime Pie, and Milk.
Thursday, March 13 – Beef Spaghetti, Garlic Bread, Garden Salad, Fruit, Cottage Cheese, and Milk.
Friday, March 14 – Mushroom & Spinach Crepes, Peas & Pearl Onions, Garden Salad, Fruit, Carrot Cake, and 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.
Mobile Food Pantry Service
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.
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/texting 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.
Mindful Drawing
Mindful Drawing 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 1:15 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.
Bridge
The longest played bridge game in Archuleta county takes place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays 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.
Support Our Elders
Please support our ongoing operations and programming that provide critical services to the most vulnerable in Archuleta County. 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/.
ASI Board of Directors has multiple vacant positions open. Terms are 3 years with an option to renew for an additional term. Potential candidates should be at least 21 years of age or older and must have a passion for adult and aging services. Please stop by our offices at 451 Hot Springs Blvd. to pick up an application or call 970-264-2167 for more information.