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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
The Four Corners Office for Resource Efficiency (4CORE), in partnership with the Town of Pagosa Springs and LPEA, is offering free electric bicycles and tricycles to Pagosa Springs residents! To qualify for the program, you must be 55+ years old, a resident of Pagosa Springs, and make 80% area median income (AMI) or lower. The application window is open now until May 31st and applications may be picked up at three locations around town: Archuleta Seniors, Pagosa Springs Community, and the Ruby M. Sisson Memorial Library or accessed at www.fourcore.org. Completed applications may also be mailed to: 4CORE at 10 Town Plaza #190, Durango, CO 81301. For more information about the Pagosa Springs 55+ eBike program, please email [email protected] or call 4CORE at (970) 259-1916.
Are you interested in learning more about carbohydrates in your diet? Join Archuleta Seniors Inc on May 17th at 1:30 pm at the Pagosa Senior Center 451 Hot Springs Blvd. for Fresh Conversations. You will get to sample some healthy, delicious food while you learn about the differences between refined and whole grains and how to select healthier alternatives to refined carbohydrates. You will also walk away with helpful information about the benefits of physical activity and how to fit it into your daily lives. We will provide you with a newsletter about the topic you can take home. Come join us for a great conversation!
Archuleta Seniors Inc is thrilled to announce the 2024 Older Americans Month (OAM) theme – "Powered by Connection." Led by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), this annual observance aims to recognize and honor the valuable contributions of older Americans. The chosen theme emphasizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on the health and well-being of our elderly population. This year, Archuleta Seniors Inc. is proud to join the nationwide celebration by hosting a series of events throughout May in Archuleta County.
By coming together and creating a network of support, we can ensure that the celebration of Older Americans Month goes beyond the confines of May. These events are not just about a month-long celebration; they are about building lasting connections, understanding the needs of our older community members, and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives. Join us in making May a month of joy, shared experiences, and strengthened connections. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the well-being of older Americans in our community. Questions or for more information please contact Archuleta Seniors Inc. at 970-264-2167.  Shout out to the young students from Archuleta School District and their teachers and parents who stopped by the Pagosa Senior Center today to serenade the seniors with songs and handmade cards. Thanks for showing our seniors some love #intergenerational
Community members are encouraged by Archuleta Seniors, Inc. (ASI) to provide feedback on the needs of local older adult residents and to comment on how well ASI is meeting these needs. Several focus group discussions and an online survey are part of a countywide effort to gather data that will inform the ASI Board of Directors as it plans for ASI’s senior services provision for the coming three years. “We want to hear from anyone and everyone interested in maximizing the services and supports available to our community’s seniors,” says ASI Executive Director Rose Chavez. “It is important that all impacted voices are heard. To this end, we are hosting several focus group conversations, and are making the online survey available in both Spanish and English.” Focus group discussions (sign-up requested) will be held on April 17 ( 9 am to 11 am and 1:15 pm to 3:15 pm) and April 18 (3 pm to 5 pm). Both clients and non-clients of ASI and the Pagosa Springs Senior Center are welcome to participate; refreshments and door prizes will be provided. Those interested in completing a short survey may visit www.psseniors.org, or contact ASI for a printed version of the survey instrument: In Spanish - https://forms.gle/vBDSkEksaZVZmp6DA and in English - https://forms.gle/D7ftzcJFA8HNvrTA8 ASI’s mission is “To promote independence and advance community resilience by empowering individuals who are 60 years old and better, their families, and other community stakeholders.” Services’ delivery is driven by the deeply-held value that older adults have an important role in the community, and includes provision of meals, social and educational activities, monitoring systems and other caregiver supports, and local referrals. For further information, to sign up to attend a focus group gathering, or to request a printed survey document, contact Rose Chavez at ASI, 970-264-2167 or [email protected]
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