Senior Nutrition & Wellness News
Health Fair & Expo
Much appreciation extended to our board members, Ricardo Martinez, Joan Ward, Crystal Gillich, and John Ranson, who represented ASI at the Archuleta County Health Fair and Expo 2025
Fresh Produce for Seniors in 2024
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We are excited to offer our community of older adults, caregivers, and families in Archuleta County locally grown, nutrient-dense, of the highest quality... fresh vegetables during the 2025 growing season from the family-owned TerraWalk Farm!
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Join Text2LiveHealth for Enhancing Your Health
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Whether you are trying to maintain your healthy lifestyle or are looking for tips to improve your health, the Text2LiveHealthy (T2LH) text message program is for you. T2LH is a program designed to help you increase the number of fruits and vegetables you eat, increase your physical activity, and reduce sedentary behaviors, while also increasing your water intake and decreasing your consumption of sugary beverages. This is all by simply receiving a few text messages each week.
The texts are motivational messages to make or maintain a behavior change. They may also provide links to videos and creative recipes or information about local wellness-related events. Learn about easy, low-cost ideas to eat healthy and new ideas to stay active and independent. |
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Ready to sign up? It’s simple: just text 'FRUIT' to 97699. There are no strings attached, and you don’t have to make a purchase; you can opt out at any time by texting STOP. Message & data rates apply. Text HELP for information. Text STOP to 97699 to opt out. No purchase necessary. For Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions, visit: https://coloradosph.cuanschutz.edu/text2livehealthy.
Free Stretching & Mobility Classes Offered Weekly
Community members are invited to attend free weekly classes every Tuesday this fall and winter, from 9:30 am to 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 explore a range of techniques that can help improve 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.
Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
Join Judith Newman at the Pagosa Senior Center (451 Hot Springs Blvd) on the second Wednesday of each month to learn and/or refresh your “Emotional Freedom Technique” (EFT) or Tapping skills, which can support self-care, relieve anxiety, and foster community connections. All classes start at 10 am and last 45 minutes to an hour. Please bring a friend or come alone. All are welcome.
Senior Conversations Every Monday
Posted on January 12, 2024 by Bill Hudson
‘Senior Conversations’ have been taking place for the past year in a couple of different locations — currently, at the Senior Center on Hot Springs Boulevard every Monday at 1:15 pm. Bill Salmansohn leads the conversational circle, and we sat down together a few days ago to chat about how the undertaking got started…
Daily Post: Bill, give us a bit of background on Senior Conversations.
Bill Salmansohn: Having owned a caregiving agency in Florida for 16 years, I was afforded the pleasure of having intimate conversations with older people, and their children — familial conversations — and I felt very lucky to have that opportunity. When I moved to Pagosa, I hadn’t noticed exactly what I was missing until I decided to start ‘Senior Conversations’ to fill a place in my own heart that rejoices in having close, intimate conversations that are important and meaningful for people. That’s where the inspiration came from.
‘Senior Conversations’ have been taking place for the past year in a couple of different locations — currently, at the Senior Center on Hot Springs Boulevard every Monday at 1:15 pm. Bill Salmansohn leads the conversational circle, and we sat down together a few days ago to chat about how the undertaking got started…
Daily Post: Bill, give us a bit of background on Senior Conversations.
Bill Salmansohn: Having owned a caregiving agency in Florida for 16 years, I was afforded the pleasure of having intimate conversations with older people, and their children — familial conversations — and I felt very lucky to have that opportunity. When I moved to Pagosa, I hadn’t noticed exactly what I was missing until I decided to start ‘Senior Conversations’ to fill a place in my own heart that rejoices in having close, intimate conversations that are important and meaningful for people. That’s where the inspiration came from.
Medicare Counseling
Provided by the San Juan Basin Area Agency on Aging, you can make an appointment to learn more about Medicare and how to sign up. Call 970-264-0501.
Nutrition Program
Our dedicated kitchen staff works to ensure that our nutrition programs are serving enjoyable, high-quality meals and snacks for 60 and better customers and the community as a whole. We provide dine-in and drive-thru pickup options, and Meals on Wheels delivers to the community five days a week.
