Boulder Senior Activities – Dec. 2015
Boulder Senior Activities – Dec. 2015
Get Acquainted!
East Senior Center
Tuesday, Dec. 1
3 to 4 p.m.
Free – call to reserve your space
Get acquainted with others who are new to the area, new to Senior Services, or interested in making some new connections with others. Join us to learn more about the many opportunities and resources we offer through our East and West Senior Centers. Facilitated by Senior Services staff members.
Denver Museum of Nature and Science: The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes
East Senior Center
Tuesday, Dec. 1
9:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
$38 – $43 includes transportation, trip escort.
Call 303-441-4150 or 303-441-3148 to register
More than a century ago, Arthur Conan Doyle wrote a story about a brilliant detective named Sherlock Holmes, whose methods of observation, testing, and deduction have since greatly influenced practices for solving both real and fictional mysteries. In the International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes, you will step into Victorian London and work alongside Sherlock as he tackles a baffling new case.
Gold Hill Inn, Gold Hill
East Senior Center
Sunday, Dec 6
4 to 8 p.m.
$65 – $70 includes dinner, gratuity, transportation, and trip escort.
This one’s a favorite. Enjoy a complete 6-course meal of your choice including: bread, appetizer, soup, salad, entré, and dessert. Menu will be presented at the restaurant (usually 4-7 items to choose from the entré).
Common Misconceptions in Dentistry
West Senior Center
Monday, Dec. 7
3 – 4 p.m.
Free – call to reserve your space
Dr. Gadget is back! This informative and amusing discussion includes misconceptions associated with taking x-rays and that your oral health is not related to your overall health. Dr. Higgins has enjoyed practicing dentistry in Boulder since 1996 and uses the latest in dental technology, especially dental lasers and surgical microscopes.
Skin Cancer Screenings for Seniors
East Senior Center
Monday, Dec. 7
9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Free – Pre-registration required
West Senior Center
Wednesday, Dec. 9
12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Free – Pre-registration required
There are many ways to maintain good health, but what about the health of our skin? Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the U.S. Over 3.5 million skin cancers in over 2 million people are diagnosed annually. Azeal Dermatology Institute in Boulder is offering free skin cancer screenings for seniors on two days in December 2015 at East and West Senior Centers.
Holiday Lights Tour and White Fence Farms, Lakewood
East Senior Center
Tuesday, Dec. 8
2:30 to 10 p.m.
$57 – $62 includes chicken dinner package, nonalcoholic drink, gratuity, transportation, and Denver History Tours guide.
Come see the glittering lights and the fanciful sights showcasing the holiday season offerings around the metro area. We’ll head into neighborhoods and into slices of color around the city to entertain your eye. Each year is different, based on our critical reconnaissance. Come along and let us put the holiday twinkle in your eye. Tour includes a break for dinner at the White Fence Farms.
Sacred Healing Sounds Concert/Meditation with Tibetan Singing Bowls
West Senior Center
Wednesday, Dec. 9
6:30 – 7:30 pm (please arrive by 6:15)
$15 – $20
Come and let yourself be taken beyond time and space to a place of deep, restful awareness as you hear and feel the rich, resonating tones and vibrations of Tibetan Singing Bowls. The potency and sounds of the bowls calm your mind, open your heart, and touch the core of your being. These sacred sounds can stimulate healing, synchronize brain waves, release blockages and pain, balance and harmonize energy for stress release, and so much more. Presenter: Myrna Castaline
Easing the Stress of Paying for Long Term Care
West Senior Center
Thursday, Dec. 10
10-11 a.m.
Free – call to reserve your space
Find out how to plan so you do not outlive your money, and how to make sure you have the resources to pay for care as long as you need it. Learn how to protect your retirement and savings for you and your family. Meanwhile, explore the ways to keep yourself from being a financial burden on your family, and even leave something for your children. Presenter: Michael Homier is an attorney and owner of ViCare Solutions.
FACE; A cappella at the Boulder Dinner Theatre, Boulder
Meet at the Boulder Dinner Theatre, 5501 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder at 5:15p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 15
5:30- 9:00 p.m.
$40 – $45 includes dinner, non-alcoholic beverage, gratuity, and theatre performance.
Call 303-441-4150 or 303-441-3148 to register
Face is a nationally recognized vocal band based out of Boulder, Colorado, bringing a new edge and attitude to the human voice. Using just five singers and a vocal drummer, Face creates a music phenomenon that has to be seen to be believed. No instruments and no special effects – just six guys.
Angels Everywhere
West Senior Center
Wednesday, Dec. 16
10 to 11 a.m.
Free – call to reserve your space
Please join Sister Georgeann Quinlan, BVM, for “Angels Everywhere”. This hour-long program was created to raise awareness of the many forms and ways in which angels are present to us and touch our lives. Miracles and coincidences are happening all the time to us. Sister Georgeann has written two books with stories from the programs.
Holiday Stress
West Senior Center
Tuesday, Dec. 22
3-4 p.m.
Free – call to reserve your space
How to cope with holiday stress and keep yourself emotionally and physically healthy so you are able enjoy the season.
National Diabetes Prevention Program
East Boulder Community Center
Classes begin in January
Please contact Voradel Carey at 303-355-3423 ext. 113.
One of three Coloradans is at risk for diabetes or has been diagnosed with pre-diabetes. Within six years, more than 65 percent of these adults will have full blown diabetes. The Live Well 4 Life Diabetes Prevention program, hosted by the City of Boulder, is a community delivered, evidence based, lifestyle change program with a proven success record. The program focuses on topics such as healthy eating tips, physical activity, modest weight loss, managing stress and more. The program and materials are free of charge to those who pre-qualify for the program.
