Boulder Older Adult Services – June 2021

Online Programs. Visit  bouldercolorado.gov/older-adults to view our monthly program guide and subscribe to our free weekly email newsletter. Call 303-441-3148 for information or to register for programs by phone.

Progressive Meditation. Each Wednesday, June 2 – August 25, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

This virtual class begins with a 20 – 30-minute muscle relaxation using guided meditation, breath, and imagery and includes time for Q&A at the end of class. 

Cultivating Well-Being. First Thursdays, June 3 – August 5, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

This class meets the first Thursday of each month to explore evidence and experience-based approaches for developing and cultivating well-being in daily life.

Learn how to use local RTD and Lyft app services. Register for any or all the classes offered.

Travel Training 101: Introduction to RTD and Lyft. Tuesday, June 8, 10:00 -11:00 a.m.

Travel Training 102A: RTD Fares and Ticketing. Tuesday, June 15, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Travel Training 102B: How to Ride RTD. Tuesday, June 22, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

CircleTalk™.  Wednesdays, June 9 – August 4, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

CircleTalk™ programs offer a comfortable and fun space to meet new people, have interesting conversations, share experiences, and learn about others, fostering deeper relationships through lightly constructed dialogues.

An Introduction to Shakespeare’s Tragedy “Othello”.  Wednesdays and Fridays, June 9 – 25

This series of six classes explores Shakespeare’s tragedy “Othello”. 

Getting ready to move: Downsizing. Thursday, June 10, 10:30 a.m. – noon 

A panel of professionals will provide helpful tips and resources to make the downsizing process easier.Bees. Monday, June 14, 11:00 a.m. – noon

Learn about bee lifestyle, the variety of products produced by bees, and facts about their diminishing numbers.

Journaling. Third Thursdays, June 17 – August 19, 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Practice using the written word as a tool to uncover patterns and seek personal insight. 

A Virtual Tour of the CU Museum’s “Fossils” Exhibit. Monday, June 21, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The online exhibit focuses on a collection of fossil specimens from the Rocky Mountain region and other parts of the world.

10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s. Tuesday, June 22, 11:00 a.m. – noon

Learn about 10 common warning signs, typical age-related changes, how to approach someone about memory concerns, early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis and the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer’s Association resources. Presented by the Alzheimer’s Association.

What’s New with Collette Travel: Croatia. Tuesday, June 22, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Learn about a trip on small ship to Croatia and its islands offered through Older Adult Services in 2022.

Key Factors of Overall Health and Wellness. Thursday, June 24, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Join this online conversation with a BCH Certified Health and Wellness Coach to explore four key pillars of health: medicine, nutrition, movement, and mind/body wellness. 

Discover the Healing Power of EFT Tapping), Friday, June 25, 10:30 a.m. – noon

Emotion Freedom Technique (EFT) is a mind-body approach to release emotional and physical stress. Instructor demonstrates how to tap and guides participants through tapping practice.