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Thanks to Chris and Rue of Terra Walk Farm and our executive director Rose for a great discussion and seasonal food demonstration this afternoon. We discussed how to make the most out of the CSA vegetable shares community members have been receiving as a result of a unique partnership between Archuleta Seniors Inc., Terra Walk Farm and funding/technical assistance from Nourish Colorado. Our get together turned into an incredible think tank of food sovereignty, preservation, waste prevention and community connections! Most importantly we got to share a salad and enjoy some lesser known vegetables. This really fuels our fire for what we do! Thanks for everyone who tuned out for the event! #publichealthnutrition #grateful #pagosaseniors #localfood #foodsecurity #foodjustice  With the peak of the growing season at hand, Archuleta Seniors Inc. is excited to welcome Chris and Rue Fredericks of Terra Walk Farm and Archuleta Seniors Inc. Executive Director Rose Chavez, public health nutritionist for a meet and greet with the community on Thursday afternoon, September 19th at 1:30 pm in the Pagosa Senior Center dining hall. We will meet to discuss the free CSA program for older adults that is going on this 2024 growing season and to enjoy a seasonal food demonstration. We will provide a beautiful selection of locally grown produce from their farm which is located off of Highway 151, just past Chimney Rock National Monument. The farmers will give a brief presentation about this summer’s free CSA program for older adults and their philosophy in growing food for the community. They have also offered to provide some culinary inspiration and seasonal food preparation suggestions for many of the items they grow. Come prepared to enjoy an informative food demonstration and seasonal tasting of this low-carbon footprint, nutrient-dense, amazing food grown right here in Archuleta County. Through a unique partnership with Nourish Colorado and Terra Walk Farm, Archuleta Seniors has been able to provide free weekly organic vegetable boxes to over 30 older adults and their families in Archuleta County for the 16-week growing season during 2024. Now we’d like the whole community to get an opportunity to learn about this program and meet the community members involved. Come celebrate the harvest with us, thank a farmer, and be in the community. For more information, contact Archuleta Seniors Inc. at 970-264-2167.
Join Judith Newman at the Pagosa Senior Center (451 Hot Springs Blvd) the second Wednesday of each month, next session is Oct 9 to learn and/or refresh your “Emotional Freedom Technique” aka Tapping skills to support yourself with selfcare, relief from anxiety and community support. All classes start at 10 am and last 45 minutes to an hour. Please bring a friend or come alone. All are welcome.
Community members are invited to attend new free weekly classes, every Tuesday this fall and winter, from 9:30 am - 10:30 am at the Pagosa Springs Senior Center (451 Hot Springs Blvd. in the back of the Ross Aragon Community Center). The stretching and mobility classes for older adults (age 55+) are designed to help build balance in the body through functional exercises that aim to improve mobility and flexibility. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of techniques that can help enhance overall movement efficiency. Though not necessary, a mat is recommended for this class. The program is instructed by local ballet dance instructor Dee Pitchon who will provide modifications to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the exercises.
Are you interested in learning more about your blood and how to keep it healthy? Please join us for the Fresh Conversations nutrition education gathering this month and learn about anemia—signs and symptoms and how to avoid it. You’ll also learn about the benefits of flexibility and stretching in your daily life. We will meet Friday, Sept. 13 at 1:15 pm at the Pagosa Senior Center dining hall, 415 Hot Springs Blvd. in the back of the Ross Aragon Community Center. Don’t forget that we always have a seasonal recipe tasting and movement to get you feeling limber and uplifted.
Are you losing some vision? Are you legally blind? Do you want to build your skills? Would you like to meet others who are also dealing with vision loss? Join the Colorado Center for the Blind at the Durango Senior Center in Durango, 2424 Main Ave, Durango, CO 81301. Tuesday, September 24 from 10 am to 12 pm. There will be an additional afternoon session from 1 pm to 4 pm both at the Durango Senior Center. You will learn about several resources that will be invaluable to you. They will provide hands-on learning experiences: techniques for independent travel, organizing your home, using your smartphone, reading books, and much more. In the afternoon from 1 pm to 4 pm, they will provide individualized training and consultative services. This free resource and training workshop is for low vision and blind people of all ages, their families, and friends. If you are unable to travel to Durango from Pagosa, ASI staff will have a resource sheet available shortly after the event and details to provide referrals. Sponsored by the National Federations of the Blind of Colorado and the Colorado Center for the Blind.
Thanks to the community, staff, board members and all the volunteers for an exceptional community picnic this past Friday culminating in the celebration of Older Americans Month!
Shout out to the band members of Acoustic Picnic for the wonderful tunes. We are honored to serve our elders and couldn't be more grateful for them and their critical roles and wisdom they bring to our community. With love from Archuleta Seniors Inc. Archuleta Seniors Inc. provides access to affordable medical monitoring devices to support older adults who are homebound or otherwise need support if they fall or have an emergency that they can immediately contact emergency services. Clients participating in this program can be independent or may have access to a private or family caregiver. An initial nominal fee is required to access the medical monitoring program. ASI also provides limited caregiver support through our congregate dining or grab n go/pickup meal program. These services are available for a suggested donation but no one 60 and older will be turned away for lack of ability to pay. If you are interested in any of these services or have any questions please contact Archuleta Seniors Inc. at 970-264-2167.
Friday May 31, 2024 from 11 am to 1 pm join ASI for a picnic in the park. Join us as we renew a tradition of the past hosting lunch for older adults and community members of all ages in Yamaguchi park 684 S 5th St, Pagosa Springs. Local band Acoustic Picnic will provide music and generate an ambiance of connection and relaxation. All community members are invited to join. We just ask that you please RSVP for lunch by Thursday May 30, 2024 by contacting or texting the ASI office by 9 am at 970-264-2167
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