Boulder Older Adult Services – Feb. 2022
The West Age Well Center offers online programs and is open Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for onsite programs and services. Check the Older Adult Services website for program information and to subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter or call 303-441-3148. Meals on Wheels’ Eat Well Café is open Monday – Friday, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. for lunch at $6.99 plus tax.
Popular Line Dances | West Age Well Center | Tuesdays, February 4 – 25, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Learn popular line dances. No partner required. Instructor: Judy Kreith. Fees: R/NR
$24/$30
SPARK and Studio Arts Boulder Pottery Class | West Age Well Center | 2nd Tuesdays, February 8, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. SPARK programs are designed for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases, including dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s, who are accompanied by their caregiver or partner. Participants will learn about three fundamentals of pottery to make functional and whimsical pieces.
What Matters Most: The Heart of Advance Care Planning | West Age Well Center | Wednesdays, February 9 and 16, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Join The Conversation Project in Boulder County for a two-part advance care planning workshop. Participants will self-reflect and gain confidence about personal healthcare values.
Social Dancing with Distance, Connection and Joy | West Age Well Center | Thursdays, February 10 – 24, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Learn social dance fundamentals and experience the joy and connection of social dancing while maintaining safety through masking and physical distancing. Instructor: Judy Kreith.
Fees: R/NR $18/$23
Be Prepared for a Fire: The 15s Presentation | Online | Monday, February 14, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. This online program will review different projects that can be accomplished in various time periods in order to be prepared for a fire.
NCAR Explorer Series: The Internet of Things (IoT) for Weather Technologies and Forecasting Online | Tuesday, February 15, 11:00 a.m. – noon. Learn how IoT has created a new era for do-it-yourself advanced, automated weather observation.
Tech Series: Using Technology for Fitness and Wellness | Online | Wednesdays and Fridays, February 16 – March 18, 1:00 – 2:15 p.m. Join a free 5-week course presented by Senior Planet and learn how to access fitness classes and resources through apps and devices.
Independent Living and Assisted Living | Online | Wednesday, February 16, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Learn the difference between independent living and assisted living and review which facilities are available in Boulder County, what to expect, how to qualify and what questions to ask when considering these options.
Healthy Recipes and Tips for Managing Weight | Online | Friday, February 18, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. This class will review different foods that help burn or gain added weight, and will also provide guidance for preparing simple, quick and healthy meals for one or more people.
Getting Ready to Move: Downsizing | Online | Wednesday, February 23, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Downsizing may feel overwhelming, whether or not a move is involved. This panel of professionals will provide some helpful tips and resources to make the process easier.
