Colorado Springs Senior News and Events
Serving El Paso County and the cities of Colorado Springs, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Monument, Security and the surrounding area. Note that we occasionally include larger senior events from the Denver metro area in this list and also events that are of general interest to older adults and their families.
News, Events & Resources newsletter issues from Seniors Resource Guide™:
National News & Events - Save the Date!
Find out about news and events happening across the county for older adults, seniors and business professionals.
Review Senior News & Events from around the U.S.
Quick Links to Local Colorado Springs Calendars & Events
Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter
Blacktie Colorado
Colorado Springs, City of
MacKenzie Place
PeakRadar
Rock Ledge Ranch Event Calendar
The Colorado Springs Independent Newsweekly
The Senior Resource Council
April through September
Senior Golf Leagues from World Golf and The Belcaro
World Golf Sand Creek Colf Courcse and The Belcaro have gotten together to bring Colorado Springs Seniors (55+) a golf league like no other! Our league is all about fun and options. Call The Belcaro at 719-380-9222 or World Golf at 719-209-9650 for more information.
www.LiveatBelcaro.com
July 2010
July 21, 2010 – Wednesday, 11:30AM – 1:30PM
The Joe Henjum Senior Accolades Lunch
Location: Garden of the Gods Club
Address: 3320 Mesa Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
The Senior Resource Council is honoring outstanding individuals/companies in the El Paso County area through the “Joe Henjum Senior Accolades Lunch.” This community-wide celebration pays tribute to an individual or business that has demonstrated exemplary commitment toward the quality of life for seniors in the greater Pikes Peak Region. The cost is $30 per person or $225 for a table of 8.
www.srccos.org
August 2010
August 26, 2010 – Thursday, 3:00PM to 6:00PM
Wild, Wild West 10th Anniversary Celebration at The Inn at Garden Plaza
Location: The Inn at Garden Plaza
Address: 2520 International Circle, Colorado Springs, Colorado
The Inn at Garden Plaza is hosting a "Wild, Wild West 10th Anniversary Celebration.” Revelers will have a chance to enjoy a variety of food including hot dogs, brauts, corn dogs, cotton candy and other delicious treats. Additionally, western singer - Mike Smith, horse and buggy rides and a petting zoo will entertain the crowd. Tours of the community will be offered and the event is open to the public. For more information call 719-630-1155.
www.innatgardenplaza.com
September 2010
Save the Date and Plan to Attend!
September 9, 2010 – Thursday, 5:00PM – 9:00PM
Colorado Springs Independence Center Casino Night Fundraiser
Location: Stargazers Event Center
Address: 10 South Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs
Join Colorado Springs Independence (CSIC) at their Casino Night with a Western theme. Gambling includes Texas hold ‘em, roulette, black jack, and craps. The event is to benefit CSIC’s Independent Living program and the Cerebral Palsy Association of Colorado Springs. Cost is $40 per person and includes $200 “Casino Currency” and light hors d’ouvres. There is also a cash bar and silent auction. Contact Jill Nissen for more information: Jill@csic.indliving.org or 471-8181 x28.
www.csicindliving.org
September 30, 2010 – Thursday, 8:00AM – 3:00PM
SAFE Conference from Senior Resource Council
Location: First Presbyterian Church
Address: 219 E. Bijou (enter off Weber)
SAFE Conference is an informative, free, one-day conference for seniors offering information on home safety, legal safety, financial safety and medical safety and will feature a variety of experts from the Pikes Peak Region. This conference is celebrating its 13th anniversary. It has now become a trusted resource in the United States that is recognized by the Attorney General of the United States. To register: Call 719-884-6188. For more information call Senior Resource Council at 719-260-0744.
www.srccos.org
Find Local Events - Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter Ongoing Events
The Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter has ongoing educational events and fundraisers throughout Colorado. Their website has a searchable calendar to find both types of events.
Search for Educational Events
Learn more about Alzheimer's Association Fundraisers
Find Local Events - City of Colorado Springs
The city of Colorado Springs maintains a detailed calendar with local events for all ages. Events range from government meetings on public services to special promotion for popular events. Visit the official Colorado Springs website to learn more.
Find Local Events - MacKenzie Place Ongoing Events in Colorado Springs
Location: MacKenzie Place
Address: 1605 Elm Creek View, Colorado Springs 80907
From Scrabble to Wii Bowling, Scrapbooking, knitting and more - MacKenzie Place has weekly events open to the public. Call 719-633-8181 to RSVP.
Visit their calendar to learn more.
Find Local Events - PeakRadar - Online Guide for Arts & Cultural Information
Serving the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado
PeakRadar.com is a leading online guide for arts and cultural information for the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. The website offers the largest database of arts and cultural events, as well as additional listings of arts classes and workshops, organizations, venues, individual artists and performers, public art and more. The PeakRadar.com online calendar serves the greater Colorado Springs metropolitan area, to include El Paso, Teller and Fremont counties. Visit their website to learn more.
Find Local Events - The Colorado Springs Independent Newsweekly
Great Local Event Calendar!
The Colorado Springs Independent Newsweekly has a local event calendar with events organized by category and neighborhood. The calendar also has the ability to sort events by date, title and venue.
Visit their website and look for the Calendar link.
Find Local Events - The Senior Resource Council - SRC
"The Senior Resource Council connects dedicated professionals to build community on behalf of older adults. Learn how to become a member of the Colorado Springs Senior Resource Council. There are many opportunities to help seniors in the area. The organization offers a great opportunity to meet other professionals in the area.
www.srccos.org
Find Educational Classes - Memorial Health System
Memorial Health System offers Yoga Classes for Older Adults & More
Location: Memorial HealthLink
Address: 5360 N. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Location Map
Memorial Health System is an award-winning provider of comprehensive health care services in southern Colorado and a leading employer in Colorado Springs. The dedicated team of employees, physicians and volunteers serve the ever-changing health care needs of all regardless of ability to pay. Memorial Health System provides a variety of educational classes for the community on topics such as Yoga for seniors, Pilates conditioning, meditation, aromatherapy for cold and flu's. Visit their event calendar for more information - Event Calendar.
Local News & Announcements
The following are news and announcements from companies, non-profits and government entities providing services for older adults and seniors in Colorado Springs, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Monument, Security and the surrounding area.
Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. It calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight against Alzheimer's. By teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association, you can walk with a purpose - and move us closer to a world without Alzheimer's. Together, we can MOVE a nation!
www.alz.org/co/in_my_community_memorywalk.asp
Benefits CheckUp
The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify Federal and state programs that may improve the quality of their lives. It takes 10 or 15 minutes to enter information about your financial situation into an online questionnaire. BenefitsCheckUp is completely confidential.
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org
Colorado Farmers' Markets & Other Local Produce- Locate Markets Across the State
The Colorado Department of Agriculture assists Colorado food and agricultural companies to sell their products in local (Colorado Proud), regional, national and international markets. The agency collects livestock and produce market news from around the state, oversees nine market orders, grades and inspects fruits and vegetables and helps promote Colorado wines through the Colorado Wine Board. Visit their website to find Colorado Farmers' Markets across the state and other local agricultural resources. Find a Colorado Farmers' Market.
Colorado Housing & Finance Authority - CHFA
CHFA promotes independent living in senior housing through its Supportive Services Program. Participating Services Coordinators receive training and education to assist residents in identifying their needs and access both public and private resources. Call 800-877-2432 for more information.
Colorado Senior Network User's Group (CoSNUG) - Monthly Meetings
Location: Colorado Springs Senior Center
Address: 1514 N. Hancock Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Location Map
The Colorado Senior Network User's Group (CoSNUG) was established in 1994. The purpose of the group is to promote the use of and educate individuals about computers. The cost of membership is $15 per year and membership is open to seniors at least 55 years old. In return you receive the following. The group meets at the Colorado Springs Senior Center. Visit their website to learn more.
Colorado Housing Counseling Coalition (CHCC)
This non-profit and member agencies help people improve their housing conditions and meet the responsibilities of homeownership with information on pre-purchase, foreclosure prevention, loss mitigation, housing consumer education, debt management and reverse equity mortgage counseling.
www.ColoradoHousingCounseling.org
Colorado Springs Fire Department's File of Life Program
File of Life is designed to provide important medical history, current medications, resuscitation requests and emergency contact information to First Responders. It consists of a highly visible magnetic folder designed for placement on a refrigerator and comes with a mini-version for a wallet, car, suitcase or other easily accessible location. Cards can be picked up at the Fire Department Complex, 375 Printers Parkway, or by calling 719-385-5950. Available to Colorado Springs citizens only. Sponsorship opportunities available.
Visit Colorado Springs City Website - Community Services
Colorado Springs Fire Department's Senior Safety Program
The Colorado Springs Fire Department's Senior Safety Program is dedicated to improving the safety of senior citizens across Colorado Springs. With over 66,449 senior citizens within the City, it is important to reach as many individuals as we can with our fire and life safety messages.
Learn more about the Colorado Springs Senior Safety Program
MasterDrive of Denver, Inc.
The Premier Driver Education Company
Are you driving safely and is independent mobility important to you? We help senior drivers improve their vision, reaction time and ability to handle today's traffic. Call for more information on our x-tend senior refresher course, winter driving skills or rehabilitation evaluations. Call 303-627-4447 for more information.
www.MasterDrive.com
Own Your Future. Colorado Partnership For Long-Term Care
with the Honorable Governor Bill Ritter, Jr.
The Colorado Long-Term Care Partnership is a public/private arrangement between long-term care insurers, Colorado's Medicaid program, the Division of Insurance, the Department of Human Services and the citizens of Colorado. It enables Colorado residents who purchase Long-Term Care Partnership insurance to have more of their assets protected if they later need the state Medicaid program to help pay for their long-term care. Colorado is using this approach to give its citizens greater control over how they finance their long-term care and to help shore up the public safety net against upcoming demographic pressures.
Learn more about the Colorado Long-Term Care Partnership
Pikes Peak Community Action Agency
This group assists low income people with emergency services, rent, food, utilities, housing, transportation and budget counseling. Call 719-471-7870 for more information. Visit their website for more information.
www.ppcaa.org
The First Parade of Retirement Homes Held in Colorado Springs
The first Parade of Retirement Homes was held in the Pikes Peak region this past month. The event featured the area's premier active senior living communities. Six Pikes Peak area retirement communities were showcased in the two-day event featuring free food, drinks, entertainment and tours. Each community drew between 300-500 prospective residents or their families with some coming from out of state.
Learn more
The Senior Resource Council - SRC
The Senior Resource Council is a Colorado Springs non-profit group made up of individuals and organizations that provide services to and advocate for seniors in the Colorado Springs area. The members provide resources and services to older adults. Visit the website and learn how to become a member of the Colorado Springs Senior Resource Council. The organization offers a great opportunity to meet other professionals in the area.
www.srccos.org
Silver Key Senior Services
Silver Key offers services to help seniors live independently including transportation, grocery shopping, routine home cleaning, companionship, meals-on-wheels to the homebound, health appliance loans, emergency services including food and financial help and case management. Call 719-884-2300 for more information. Visit their website for more information.
www.silverkey.org
"Winter-nest" Assisted Living For Snowbirds
For many years Snowbirds have headed to Florida for warm winter vacations but as we age some of our abilities change. Up north at their summer homes, family is there to help and now Snowbird Assisted Living is there for the winter season in sunny St. Cloud Florida. Please call Noreen Jorgensen at her Snowbird Assisted Living "Winter-nest" at 518-883-4611.
www.snowbirdswinternest.com
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