Boulder Older Adult Services – Feb. 2023

West Age Well Center: 909 Arapahoe Ave. | 303-441-3148 | Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. 

East Age Well Center: 5660 Sioux Dr. | 303-413-7290 | Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

For more information about programs and services, visit www.boulderolderadultservices.com.         Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://bouldercolorado.gov/lets-age-well-newsletter.

Circle Talk™. Online, Tuesdays, February 7 – April 4, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Trained CircleTalk leaders use evocative prompts to create a safe, positive space for participants to share stories and discuss with others what has been most meaningful and what is important for the future. 

Active Minds – France. West Age Well Center, Wednesday, February 8, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Join Active Minds to explore the political and cultural history of France and its place within European and global concerns. 

Move With East: A Series to Introduce Feldenkrais. East Age Well Center, Tuesdays, February 7 – 28, 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. Fees: R/NR $40/$50. The Feldenkrais Method of Somatic Education® helps participants learn to move with ease using slow, mindful movements to achieve powerful effects in terms of balance, flexibility, and coordination.

SPARK and Studio Arts Boulder Pottery Class. West Age Well Center, 2nd Tuesdays, February 14 and March 14, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Participants learn about the fundamentals of pottery to make functional and whimsical pieces. SPARK programs are designed for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases, including dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, who are accompanied by their caregiver or partner. 

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia. West Age Well Center, Wednesday, February 15, 11:00 a.m. – noon. Alzheimer’s is not normal aging. Join this program to learn more about Alzheimer’s and dementia. 

Studio Arts Pottery Class. West Age Well Center, Wednesday, February 15, 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Participants will learn about the fundamentals of pottery to make functional and whimsical pieces. 

Nutrition for Stroke Prevention. Online, Thursday, February 16, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Join Tim O’Neil, registered dietician and nutrition coach, to explore the strong link between nutrition, exercise, and stroke prevention. 

Experimental Techniques in Watercolor and Gouache. East Age Well Center, Thursdays, February 16 – March 23, 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Fees: R/NR $50/$63. Learn a variety of experimental techniques in both watercolor and gouache, including ink techniques, mono-printing, and using sand, dyes, gauze, plastic wrap and fibers.

BIFF Short Films and Discussion. Online, Tuesday, February 28, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Register for this program to discuss six short films from different parts of the world with a BIFF representative. 

Beginning Bridge. East Age Well Center, Wednesdays, March 1 – May 3, 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fees: R/NR $55/$69 plus $10 materials fee. This class is designed for the beginning bridge player. 

NeuroPong™ Table Tennis. West Age Well Center, Thursdays, 12:45 – 2:45 p.m. This program is designed for people living with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis and early-stage dementia. Contact Antonio Barbera at 303-6671735.

Private Dance Lessons. East or West Age Well Center by appointment. Fees: R/NR $50/$63 per hour. Dance lessons for individuals or couples may include waltz, swing, salsa, foxtrot, line dance and more. Call 303-441-3012 for information and to register.