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September,October,November 2010
Important Dates
Class/Event Registration:
Monday, August 16
Trip Registration Kickoff:
Friday, August 202:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Building Closures:
Monday, September 6(Labor Day)Thursday, November 11(Veteran’s Day)Thursday, November 25(Thanksgiving)
Don’t miss our
Caregiver Wellness Days (p. 22)
and be sure to sample our
Senior
fi
tness programs (p. 35)
.
A Quarterly Catalog of Programs and Resources for Adults 55+ in Longmont
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Written and Published by the Division of Senior Services, City of Longmont910 Longs Peak Avenue, Longmont, CO 80501Phone: 303-651-8411, Fax: 303-651-8413www.ci.longmont.co.us/sen_ctr/index.htm
Vol. 2010, No. 4
Since 1981, the
Friends of the Longmont Senior Center, Inc.
have provided signi
fi
cantfunding to enhance the Senior Center facility,programs, and services for older adults.The
Friends
one and only fundraiser each yearis held during the fall. This is an opportunityfor individuals to show their support for theSenior Center via a donation to the
Friends
.Please see more about the
Friends
on p. 4.
Friends of theLongmont SeniorCenterAnnual Campaign
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SENIOR CITIZENS ADVISORY BOARD
Julie Burrows Rose GarciaMori Glidewell Marietta GonzalesMiguel Medina Sue HeinritzArlene Poplewko Fay ReynoldsAlex Sammoury (City Council Liaison)This City Council-appointed board meets the
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rstWednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. tonoon at the Longmont Senior Center. Guests arealways welcome.
New applications are being takenin October. Contact the City Clerk and watch fordeadlines.
For information, call Michele at303-651-8415.
Senior Services Staff
Michele Waite
, Managermichele.waite@ci.longmont.co.us303-651-8415
Theresa Schulte
, Recreation Supervisortheresa.schulte@ci.longmont.co.us303-651-8578
Kari Grotting
, Program Leader/Volunteer Coord.kari.grotting@ci.longmont.co.us303-651-8495
Ruth Waukau
, Seniors Resources Coordinatorruth.waukau@ci.longmont.co.us303-651-8414
Veronica Garcia
, Seniors Resource Specialistveronica.garcia@ci.longmont.co.us303-651-8716
Eleanor Montour
, Information/Referral Asst.caregiver.adovocate@ci.longmont.co.us303-651-8716
Saryna Mitchell
, Admin. Asst., Registrarsaryna.mitchell@ci.longmont.co.us303-651-8442
Terry Bierwiler,
Admin. Asst.,
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Editorterry.bierwiler@ci.longmont.co.us303-651-8412
Bill Micholosky
, Building Maintenance303-651-8411
William Ledesma
, Building Maintenance303-651-8411
Our Mission
To build and foster opportunities which promotedignity, wellness, independence, enjoyment,community, and a sense of purpose for older adults.
Our Vision Statement
Longmont - a community in which we all age well.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Senior Services is a Division of theCity’s Community Services Department
AARP Driver Safety Class.................................14Computer Learning............................................23Drop-in Activities................................................7Exercise..............................................................34Friends of the Longmont Senior Center...............4Get Acquainted.....................................................3Good Things To Know........................................46Health/Wellness..................................................27Lifelong Learning...............................................14Ongoing Clubs/Groups........................................7Policies & Registration Information....................5Senior Center Information...................................2Special Events...................................................10Sports & Outdoor Activities..............................37Telephone Resource Page..................................47Trips...................................................................39Volunteer Opportunities....................................45
Table of Contents
3GENERAL INFORMATION
Meals On Wheels
invites you to lunch!Monday - Friday, 11:30 a.m. - noonGreat meals are available weekdaysat the Senior Center.Longmont Meals on Wheels prepares nutritiousmeals served in our Park View Café.Call 303-772-0540for information on menus and meal costs.
www.longmontmeals.org
Scholarships
The Friends of the Longmont SeniorCenter, Inc. have set aside funds to assistolder persons in participating in variousactivities. An individual may use up to $75a year towards Senior Services activities of his or her choice.Those with a total annual income (fromall sources) of $20,000 or less for a singleperson and $30,000 or less for a couple canqualify for scholarships. Call Saryna at thefront of
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ce or call 303-651-8442.
Gift Certi
fi
cates
Gift certi
fi
cates are available at theSenior Center. What a great way toshow someone you are thinking of them!Tell your family about these as a giftsuggestion. They are available in anyamount and can be used for a class, trip orspecial event of your choice. Call Sarynaat 303-651-8442.
PrestigePLUS is Longmont United Hospital’sSenior Wellness Membership Program open toages 55 and better, located at the Longmont SeniorCenter. Annual membership dues are $20.00individual and $30.00 couples. Your membershipwill bring a variety of bene
fi
ts, includingdiscounts.
You do NOT need to join PrestigePLUSto utilize our services.
Of
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ce Hours: Monday - Thursday9:00 a.m. – noon and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Closed: FridaysTelephone: 303-651-5080
www.luhcares.org
GET ACQUAINTED
Join us on October 7 at 9:00 a.m.
Get acquainted with others who are new to the Senior Center, new to thearea, or interested in making some new connections with others of similarinterests. Join us to learn about various opportunities and possibilities.
Facilitated by Senior Services staff members
Please RSVP to 303-651-8411.
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