FALL PREVENTION – “A MATTER OF BALANCE”
A Matter of Balance is an award winning falls prevention program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. The classes help participants to: View falls and fear of falling as controllable*Set realistic goals for increasing activity*Change their environment to reduce fall risk factors*Promote exercise to increase strength and balance. You can benefit from the classes if: You are concerned about falls*Have sustained a fall in the past*You restrict activities because of concerns about falling*You are interested in improving flexibility, balance, and strength*You are age 60 or older, ambulatory, and able to problem solve.
The Pagosa Springs Senior Center is please to announce our fifth Matter of Balance program. The Matter of Balance program lasts eight weeks. Classes are on Wednesdays, beginning on March 25. Each class is from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Snacks will be provided. Class size is limited. Please call 970-264-2167 for more information or to register. Classes are free.
FREE Art Class at the Senior Center
Tuesday, March 10th – 1 PM
Make a good luck St. Patty’s Wreath!!
Celebrate Spring and join us to make shamrock grape vine wreaths. The shamrock symbolizes the rebirth of Spring and the hard part is done: shamrocks are precut and the wreath is made. So have fun sticking the shamrocks on the wreath and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, a tradition over 1000 years old! All supplies are provided for you and there is no cost or registration required for the class. Just show up and join us for the fun!
Your instructor will be Denise Fisk, former art teacher with the Iowa Public Schools
EUCHRE
Euchre is a card game invented around 1860 played in partnerships with a deck of 24, 28, or sometimes 32, standard playing cards. It is the game responsible for introducing the joker into modern card packs.
The group will meet on Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
The next game is Friday, February 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
The AARP Smart Driver course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50 and older. For more than 35 years, the course has taught 16 million drivers proven safety strategies so they can continue driving safely for as long as possible.
WHY TAKE THE COURSE?
Over nine in ten course participants report changing at least one key driving behavior for the better as a result what they learned in the course and over eight in ten participants felt that information they learned in the course has prevented them from being in a crash. Plus, you may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing the course, so consult your insurance agent for details!
AARP membership is not required to take the course.
The classroom course costs only $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers.
To register, call 970-462-9613
Due to Popular Demand, The Pagosa Senior Center is hosting
another class
Friday, March 27, 2020
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The History (Book) Club
Facilitated by Jim Van Liere
The group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month
Questions: (970) 731- 6878
Colonial America will the our next topic for discussion at our next two meetings on February 19 and March 18. Please bring any books or information about this period that you think the group would be interested in reading or discussing in more detail. If there is any one specific aspect of this period in which you are interested, please feel free to to bring any additional information or handouts covering the subject. We will also be discussing the Dutch and French Colonies as well as the Spanish Colonies in New Mexico and Texas. On April 15, we will begin discussing the American Revolution.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, March 18, 2019
1:00 p.m.
The Community Cafe Dining Room at the Pagosa Senior Center
Zentangle
Zentangle is a form of relaxation using easy to learn patterns, drawn by focusing on single lines one at a time. The method focuses on simple elemental strokes that anyone can draw, regardless of creative ability, and allows the mind and body to release stress while creating beautiful images.
Instructor: Roberta Strickland, CZT
(970) 946-4582 or (970) 264-2167
Next class: Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Guest Speaker - Pagosa Springs Medical Center
Thursday, March 5, 2020 @ 11:45 am
Vita Tax
Volunteers have returned to the Pagosa Springs Senior Center and will be at the Center on
Saturday, March 14, 2020
To prepare seniors' 2019 tax returns by appointment only.
Stop by to make an appointment or call 970-264-2167
Activities at the Pagosa Senior Center
Monday's - Bridge for Fun, Bingo & Hand & Foot
Tuesday's - Mahjong
Hand & Foot
Wednesday's - Hand & Foot
Zentangle
Thursday's - Duplicate Bridge
Hand & Foot
Friday's - Hand & Foot
Euchre
A Matter of Balance is an award winning falls prevention program designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls. The classes help participants to: View falls and fear of falling as controllable*Set realistic goals for increasing activity*Change their environment to reduce fall risk factors*Promote exercise to increase strength and balance. You can benefit from the classes if: You are concerned about falls*Have sustained a fall in the past*You restrict activities because of concerns about falling*You are interested in improving flexibility, balance, and strength*You are age 60 or older, ambulatory, and able to problem solve.
The Pagosa Springs Senior Center is please to announce our fifth Matter of Balance program. The Matter of Balance program lasts eight weeks. Classes are on Wednesdays, beginning on March 25. Each class is from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Snacks will be provided. Class size is limited. Please call 970-264-2167 for more information or to register. Classes are free.
FREE Art Class at the Senior Center
Tuesday, March 10th – 1 PM
Make a good luck St. Patty’s Wreath!!
Celebrate Spring and join us to make shamrock grape vine wreaths. The shamrock symbolizes the rebirth of Spring and the hard part is done: shamrocks are precut and the wreath is made. So have fun sticking the shamrocks on the wreath and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, a tradition over 1000 years old! All supplies are provided for you and there is no cost or registration required for the class. Just show up and join us for the fun!
Your instructor will be Denise Fisk, former art teacher with the Iowa Public Schools
EUCHRE
Euchre is a card game invented around 1860 played in partnerships with a deck of 24, 28, or sometimes 32, standard playing cards. It is the game responsible for introducing the joker into modern card packs.
The group will meet on Fridays at 1:00 p.m.
The next game is Friday, February 28, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE
The AARP Smart Driver course, offered by AARP Driver Safety, is the nation’s first and largest refresher course designed specifically for drivers age 50 and older. For more than 35 years, the course has taught 16 million drivers proven safety strategies so they can continue driving safely for as long as possible.
WHY TAKE THE COURSE?
Over nine in ten course participants report changing at least one key driving behavior for the better as a result what they learned in the course and over eight in ten participants felt that information they learned in the course has prevented them from being in a crash. Plus, you may be eligible to receive an insurance discount upon completing the course, so consult your insurance agent for details!
AARP membership is not required to take the course.
The classroom course costs only $15 for AARP members and $20 for nonmembers.
To register, call 970-462-9613
Due to Popular Demand, The Pagosa Senior Center is hosting
another class
Friday, March 27, 2020
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
The History (Book) Club
Facilitated by Jim Van Liere
The group meets the 3rd Wednesday of every month
Questions: (970) 731- 6878
Colonial America will the our next topic for discussion at our next two meetings on February 19 and March 18. Please bring any books or information about this period that you think the group would be interested in reading or discussing in more detail. If there is any one specific aspect of this period in which you are interested, please feel free to to bring any additional information or handouts covering the subject. We will also be discussing the Dutch and French Colonies as well as the Spanish Colonies in New Mexico and Texas. On April 15, we will begin discussing the American Revolution.
Next Meeting
Wednesday, March 18, 2019
1:00 p.m.
The Community Cafe Dining Room at the Pagosa Senior Center
Zentangle
Zentangle is a form of relaxation using easy to learn patterns, drawn by focusing on single lines one at a time. The method focuses on simple elemental strokes that anyone can draw, regardless of creative ability, and allows the mind and body to release stress while creating beautiful images.
Instructor: Roberta Strickland, CZT
(970) 946-4582 or (970) 264-2167
Next class: Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Guest Speaker - Pagosa Springs Medical Center
Thursday, March 5, 2020 @ 11:45 am
Vita Tax
Volunteers have returned to the Pagosa Springs Senior Center and will be at the Center on
Saturday, March 14, 2020
To prepare seniors' 2019 tax returns by appointment only.
Stop by to make an appointment or call 970-264-2167
Activities at the Pagosa Senior Center
Monday's - Bridge for Fun, Bingo & Hand & Foot
Tuesday's - Mahjong
Hand & Foot
Wednesday's - Hand & Foot
Zentangle
Thursday's - Duplicate Bridge
Hand & Foot
Friday's - Hand & Foot
Euchre
Medicare Mondays
San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging
Call 264-0501, ext. 2 for a Medicare counseling appointment.
San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging
Call 264-0501, ext. 2 for a Medicare counseling appointment.
