The intergenerational family friendly event featured a beautifully handmade community ofrenda loaded with pictures of departed loved ones, music and Spanish tunes…
Author: Rosa Chavez
Rose Chavez is Executive Director for Archuleta Seniors, Inc. and Public Health Consultant at Archuleta Food System/Food Equity Coalition.
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Party Tomorrow, Craft Fair on Saturday
Archuleta Seniors Inc. and Pagosa Lakes Property Owners Association have joined forces this year to host a holiday market…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Holiday Market, Dia De Los Muertos
We will have 30 artisan vendors for your shopping delight featuring handcrafted gifts for your perusal and purchase…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: ‘Day of the Dead’ Educational Event Tomorrow, October 20
In many homes people set up ofrendas, or altars, to the departed loved ones… decked with candles, special food, and whatever the dead enjoyed when they were alive…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Save the Date for Dia De Los Muertos Dance Party
Archuleta Seniors, Inc. Invites you to celebrate with us at the Dia De Los Muertos Dance Party on Friday November 3…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Dolores Gallegos Retires After 18 Years at the Senior Center
Dolores Gallegos has been serving the seniors here in Pagosa Springs, making exceptional salads and working hard with our team at Archuleta Seniors Inc…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Spanish Fiesta Committee to Reconvene Oct. 18
The meeting will discuss headliners for 2024, royalty program development and the 2024 Hispanic and BIPOC scholarship fund amongst other details…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: A Taste of Good Health
Plan now to try something new online this month from our partner at Mather Institute…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: American Society on Aging Joins Allies in Celebration of ‘Ageism Awareness Day’
“We are all growing older. We can’t afford to limit ourselves and other people with such negative and harmful views…”
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Fiesta Hispanic & BIPOC Scholarship Fund
Archuleta Seniors Inc. proposed to collaborate with the community; the path forward is intergenerational…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: A Lovely ‘Volunteer Appreciation’ Event
Friday, August 25, 2023 was an evening of celebration and giving thanks for our fifty plus volunteers and their families…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Rock Painting with Local Artist Today
We have gathered a variety of rocks of different sizes for your painting pleasure. Stop by the dining hall…
New Growing Dome to Benefit Archuleta Seniors
The executive director of SJBAAA, Christina Knoell proposed working with a Pagosa Springs business, Growing Spaces, on a growing dome project…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Let’s Talk Medicare
With open enrollment only a few months away, the San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging is inviting the public to an informal get-together…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Farmers Market Vouchers Available for Seniors
If you love to shop at the Farmers Market, are 60 or older, or if your income is 200% of poverty…
PHOTO ESSAY: Annual Spanish Fiesta a Big Success
A group of over 20 different families came together to rekindle the fondly-remembered Pagosa Springs Spanish Fiestas…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Free Popup Tango Lessons Tonight
This year we are getting things kicked off a bit early with some pre-Fiesta celebrations and free dancing lessons…
SENIOR CENTER NEWS: Fiesta Flavors at the 21st Annual Spanish Fiesta
Indulge in a wide variety of flavors and experience the richness of our diverse cuisine, including mouthwatering burritos, tacos, tostadas, tortas…