Broomfield

National Donor Day

United States, February 6th, 2023 – Most celebrate February 14th as Valentine’s Day with chocolates, roses, and cards.  But for those in the transplant community, it is known as National Donor Day, and we celebrate and honor our past and current donors, and welcome new ones. It is a day to educate and inspire others […]

$1.5 Million Capital Investment Comes To Renovate Highland Trail, A Holiday By Atria Community

DENVER, Colo. (October 21, 2022)— Holiday Highland Trail, a Holiday by Atria independent living community in Broomfield, has kicked off a new $1.5 million renovation project for capital upgrades in design and amenities. The upgrades are designed to transform the community’s appearance and function, all geared toward fostering the social connections that help older adults live […]

Broomfield Senior Services – Sept. 2022

All the following classes are FREE. To register, call 303.464.5543.   Law Class: You Be the Sentencing Judge      (9/7, 11:00am-noon)  Free, Activity Number: 382323-A Description: Join Ed Moss, retired Broomfield District Court Judge, for a thought-provoking presentation and discussion about deciding a criminal sentence for a repeat drunk driver who pleads guilty to killing two teenage girls. […]

Broomfield Senior Services – Aug. 2022

All the following classes are FREE. To register, call 303.464.5543.     Virtual Museum Tours     (8/15, 10-11am)  Description: Did you know many of the world’s museums have made their art collections and exhibits available online? If you would like to see some of these museums register for this class and join Senior Planet as they take you […]

Broomfield Senior Services – July 2022

All the following classes are FREE. To register, call 303.464.5543.    Using Technology to Stay Connected    (7/6, 1-2pm)  Description: Learning how to use technology can be frustrating, but it can be a great tool for helping you stay connected to friends and family who are far away. If you’re interested in learning how to use Facebook, Twitter, […]

Colorado Natural Gas Encourages Resident Safety During National Safe Digging Month

Always Contact 811 Before Beginning Digging Projects ~ CENTENNIAL, Colorado (April 15, 2022) – At Colorado Natural Gas (CNG), the safety of our customers and the communities we serve is our number one priority. In observance of April as National Safe Digging Month, CNG is reminding community members to avoid accidents and utility interruptions by calling 811 to have underground […]

Broomfield Senior Services – May 2022

To register for any of the following classes, please call 303.464.5543.    Getting Your Affairs in Order – 5/6, 10-11a Most people make the mistake of believing that an estate plan is only necessary for the wealthy, but if you have any assets, property, or possessions and if you don’t want the state to make decisions for […]

Colorado schools receive support to improve health

A second round of donations from Kaiser Permanente will expand support for districts focusing on mental, physical, emotional, and social health ~ DENVER — As students, teachers, and schools across Colorado continue to adapt to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for support for districts to help improve the mental, physical, and social health […]

Colorado’s Division of Motor Vehicles launches campaign to emphasize online services

The campaign, DMV anywhere. Yes, anywhere! highlights the many services Coloradans can conveniently access online instead of going to a branch office ~ LAKEWOOD (Feb. 8, 2022) – The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is pleased to announce the launch of its new marketing campaign to highlight all the ways Coloradans can DMV. The […]

5 ideas for addressing job burnout

By Dr. Matthew Husa, Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of Colorado ~ It’s normal to feel checked out or to struggle with your job from time to time, but when it turns into a daily issue, it may be something more. Burnout is a specific type of work-related stress, and an increasing number of people say they’re feeling it.

Broomfield Senior Services – Feb. 2022

Social Security: What You Need to Know (2/2, 2-3) Social Security benefits play a crucial role in retirement for many. As individuals approach their 60s, they face the important decision about when to start claiming Social Security Retirement benefits. This decision will have a significant impact on their retirement. The following are important questions and […]

Brothers Redevelopment offers home repairs and modifications to seniors

Before learning about housing nonprofit Brothers Redevelopment, Beverly Kinard was faced with having to leave her house due to accessibility issues.  The 86-year-old Arvada resident struggles with a variety of disabilities and has difficulty walking due to her health condition. She needed a wheelchair ramp installed to enter her house, and her chairlift was damaged […]

Broomfield Senior Services – Jan. 2022

North Metro Fire Extinguisher Tutorial  (1/13, 1-2:30pm) Description: Would you like to learn how to use a fire extinguisher or what to look for when purchasing one? North Metro Fire Department can help! This presentation will cover the different types of extinguishers in addition to explaining when you should use one, and when you should […]

CASA Volunteers Help Kids Get Back to School and Back to Community

Adams & Broomfield Counties, Colo.,- Many children & youth are returning to schools after long periods of remote learning, and entering a new school with higher levels of uncertainty. For children dealing with the additional stress and trauma of a family crisis, a new school year can feel even more daunting. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) […]

Broomfield Senior Services – Oct. 2021

Living in Balance Friday, October 15, 2021 8am – 2pm Registration is now open for our resource fair! It’s been two years since our last fair so October can’t come fast enough. This year the theme of the fair is technology. We know seniors have a love-hate relationship with tech so we decided to tackle […]