Monday, December 22, will be a special seniors’ lunch with turkey and all the trimmings, music and games, from 11am to 2pm. Make your lunch reservation ahead of time, or before 9am that morning.
December Holiday Closures
ASI will be closed on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, December 24, 25 and 26 and Thursday and Friday, January 1 and 2. No programs or lunch service will be provided on those days.
Match Campaign
The Pagosa Senior Center, operated by the non-profit Archuleta Seniors Inc, depends on donations as part of our funding to provide our programs and 20,000 lunches a year, including the home-bound using Meals on Wheels. Our other sources of funding are not enough.
You can make a difference. An Archuleta Seniors Inc. (ASI) supporter will donate up to $5,000 if matched between now and December 31! Your donation of $10 becomes $20, $20 becomes $40, $50 becomes $100, or whatever amount you give will be doubled in value.
You can donate to the Matching Campaign in many ways: Call ASI at 970-264-2167 or stop in and use your credit card, saying it’s for the Matching Campaign. We are located at 451 Hot Springs Blvd., in the Ross Aragon Community Center (riverside entrance at portico), in downtown Pagosa Springs. You can send a check to ASI, PO Box 3444, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, with “Match” on the memo line, or use this link to donate online.
Pagosa Puzzle Palooza
You’re Invited to enter the Pagosa Puzzle Palooza, a team jigsaw puzzle contest, benefiting Archuleta Seniors, Inc. and our local senior meal programs. It will be held on January 24th, 2026, from noon to 5 p.m.at the Pagosa Senior Center (Ross Aragon Community Center), 451 Hot Springs Blvd. Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. Check in is at 12:00p.m., competition is 1:00 – 4:00 p.m., and awards are at 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Team (two to four people) entry fee is $40 per team.
Forms are available at givebutter.com/PagosaPuzzlePalooza26, or stop in the ASI office at 451 Hot Springs Boulevard. You can return the forms by email or drop off at the office.
Get your friends, families, businesses, organizations, churches, and community groups to form a team and compete in Pagosa’s first local puzzle competition! Teams will race to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle—but speed isn’t the only way to win. Each team will also rally support by gathering sponsorships and donations, with every dollar raised going directly to support our Senior Center and the Meals on Wheels Program that nourishes local elders year-round.
Create an original team name, and complete and submit your team registration form. Fundraise – reach out to friends, family, or community members to sponsor your team with a donation of support. Want to join but don’t have a team? Call the ASI office to leave your name and phone number and ASI will see if there are other participants who may want to create a team.
Compete to see which team can raise the most for our seniors. Puzzle it out on January 24! Race against the clock to finish your 500-piece puzzle challenge first in 3 hours. Win prizes and bragging rights! Celebrate your victory knowing you’ve made a difference.
Think fast, have fun, and piece together something amazing for our community!
Senior Conversations
The very popular Senior Conversations with local Bill Salmansohn is on Mondays at 1:30pm 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.
Stretching & Mobility Weekly Class
Community members are invited to attend free weekly classes every Tuesday from 10:00am to 11:00am 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.
Mahjong
Mahjong is a 19th-century Chinese tile-based game that is commonly played with four players. Each player receives 13 tiles to make matching sets and pairs (like poker). To win, a player must form four sets and one pair. Come to the Senior Center to learn or play every Tuesday at 1:15pm.
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 10am at the Senior Center. Everything you need to get started is included in this fun, engaging, supportive class. Taught by Judith Newman, LPC.
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 p.m. in the Pagosa Senior Center. There is no class on Wednesday, November 26. 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.
Bingo
The Pagosa Senior Center will host bingo once in December, tomorrow, Friday, December 19, from 1:30 to 2:30pm. 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.
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. To reserve your meal for the day, please make your reservation via text or phone call (970) 264-2167 before 9am weekdays. Please say whether it is dine-in or Grab ‘N’ Go. There is a $10.50 charge for guests under the age of 60.
Community Cafe Menu
Call before 8:45am. Please note that occasionally the menu must be changed on short notice.
Thursday, December 18 – Tuna Salad on Greens, Potato Salad, Garden Salad, Fruit, Cottage Cheese, Milk
Friday, December 19 – Pork Tortilla Soup with Cotija Cheese, Tortilla Strips, Garden Salad, Fruit, Brownie, Milk
Monday, December 22 – Christmas Party! Turkey w/ Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potatoes, Stuffing, Garden Salad, Fruit, Chocolate Pudding, Milk
Tuesday, December 23 – Ham Steak w/ Cherry Sauce, Scalloped Potatoes, Dinner Roll, Garden Salad, Fruit, Vanilla Yogurt, Milk
Wednesday, December 24 – Closed
Thursday, December 25 – Closed
Friday, December 26 – Closed
Mountain Transit Express Senior ParaTransit Services
Seniors over the age of 60 can be verified to receive services through discounted ParaTransit services, free bus rides, and pick up at your home to bring you to the Senior Center for lunch. To become eligible, there is a form to complete. Older adults needing a ride to a local food pantry can contact the Archuleta County MET to schedule a ride with their paratransit service. Call the Archuleta County MET at (970) 264-2250 for information.
Board Vacancies
ASI Board of Directors has 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.
For more information about ASI, please visit http://www.psseniors.org/