ASI will host a guest speaker tomorrow, Thursday September 25, at 1:30pm at the Senior Center, 451 Hot Springs Blvd.
Marcy Houle will present on the topic: The Gift of Aging.
What are the best things we can do to keep our brains sharp as we age? Are there strategies we can use to keep us strong and to never become frail? Is it possible to live into our 70s, 80s, 90s and 100s with energy and with joy? What are the most important things we can do to thrive in our later years and find pleasure every day?
Join Marcy Cottrell Houle as she relates answers to these questions. She will discuss frontline science and the insights of aging with health, joy and purpose.
Archuleta Seniors Inc Invites You to a Masquerade Ball
As the new Executive Director of ASI, I would like to invite you to an elegant Masquerade Ball event to be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Keyah Grande. All are welcome. This is to support the programs and services of ASI.
The ASI Fundraising Committee encourages you to dress up in a costume or your fanciest outfit and wear a mask. The themes of The Phantom of the Opera, a Venetian Ball, or Mardi Gras may give you some ideas. There will be music, dancing, a costume contest, a silent auction, appetizers, and a cash bar. You can get your tickets on the Archuleta Seniors Inc. website homepage www.psseniors.org.
Stretching & Mobility Weekly Class
Community members are invited to attend free weekly classes every Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Pagosa Springs Senior Center at 451 Hot Springs Blvd., in the back of the Ross Aragon Community Center. The stretching and mobility classes for adults aged 55 or better are designed to help build balance in the body through functional exercises that aim to improve mobility and flexibility.
Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of techniques that can help enhance overall movement efficiency. Though not necessary, a mat is recommended for this class.
The program is instructed by local dance instructor Dee Pitchon, who will provide modifications to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the exercises.
Emotional Freedom.
On the second Wednesdays of the month, join the “Tappers,” who practice the self-regulation technique of EFT to relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, insomnia, and more! Come learn the technique on the second Wednesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Senior Center. Everything you need to get started is included in this fun, engaging, supportive class. Taught by Judith Newman, LPC.
Tai Chi Chih, a Moving Meditation
This Thursday, September 25, is the last Tai Chi Chih class that will be held at Yamaguchi Park. In October, it will return to the Pagosa Senior Center from 1:30 -2:30pm. Tai Chi Chih is not a martial art, but rather a tool for self-healing. Softness, flow and effortlessness are the guiding principles in this meditative practice. The 19 movements and 1 pose are designed to stimulate, circulate and balance the vital energy which is inherent in all of us.
Bingo
The Pagosa Senior Center hosts bingo twice a month on Friday afternoons from 1:30 pm to 2:30 p.m. Join the group on September 26, October 3, and October 17. Participation is free, and all we ask is that you bring yourself and a friend for an hour of joyful fellowship. We have prizes from local businesses for all winners and snacks are also provided. No RSVP required, just show up.
All ages are welcome, but we ask those 18 and younger to come with an adult chaperone. Seats are first-come, first-served.
Senior Conversations
The very popular Senior Conversations with local Bill Salmansohn is back on Mondays at 1:30 pm at the Pagosa Senior Center. Salmonsohn brings to the conversations a variety of topics designed to stimulate discussions within a safe and comfortable environment as we explore our well-being and shared experiences. This is a unique opportunity to connect with others in the Archuleta community, fostering sharing and friendships. Snacks will be provided.
Dine-In and Grab‘N’Go Lunch Monday through Friday
Join local elders, their friends, family, and community at the Community Café, also known as the Silver Fox’s Den, in person for delicious meals Mondays through Fridays downtown at the Ross Aragon Community Center between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Grab ‘N’ Go pickup via our convenient portico is also available all week, including Fridays
To reserve your meal for the day, please make your reservation via text or phone call (970) 264-2167 before 9 a.m. weekdays. Please say whether it is dine-in or Grab ‘N’ Go.
Our dining hall is open to all ages and welcomes you 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 $6.00, but no one will be turned away. There is a $10.50 charge for guests under the age of 60.
Community Cafe Menu
Call before 9 a.m. Please note that occasionally the menu must be changed on short notice.
Thursday, September 25 – Green Chili Pork, Tortillas, Refried Beans, Garden Salad, Fruit, Milk
Friday, September 26 – Beef Spaghetti, Creamed Spinach, Garlic Bread, Garden Salad, Fruit, Raspberry Cheesecake, Milk
Monday, September 29 -Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Butter, Wilted Spinach Salad, Garlic Bread, Garden Salad, Fruit, Hazelnut Torte, Milk
Tuesday, September 30 – Chicken Cashew Salad on Croissant, Macaroni Salad, Garden Salad, Fruit, Ginger Snaps, Milk
Wednesday, October 1 – Shrimp Scampi over Angel Hair Pasta, Wilted Spinach and Onions, Garlic Bread, Garden Salad, Fruit, Carrot Cake, Milk
Thursday, October 2 – Pork Carnitas, Refried beans, Sweet Corn, flour Tortilla, Garden Salad, Fruit, Fig Bars, Milk
Friday, October 3 – Korean Beef, Jasmine Rice, Snap Peas, Garden Salad, Fruit, Strawberry Angel 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. The meals are delivered by our wonderful volunteers, whom we so greatly appreciate. Call or text us at (970) 264-2167 for information on how to sign up for the program.
Medicare Assistance 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) 403-6759 for an appointment and where to meet.
Another way to donate
Are you 70.5 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).
New, starting in 2026, small donations can be deducted without itemizing on your tax return. It is the Permanent Universal Charitable Deduction.
Here’s what this means: For tax years beginning after December 31, 2025, non-itemizers can deduct up to $1,000 for individual tax filers and $2,000 for married couples filing jointly.
The goal of this provision is to recognize and encourage charitable giving across all income levels, potentially boosting donations from middle-income households who may not itemize their deductions. This change has the potential to significantly impact charitable giving patterns by incentivizing a broader base of donors.
We are located at 451 Hot Springs Blvd., in downtown Pagosa Springs. For more information about ASI, please visit http://www.psseniors.org/