Douglas County Government Offices will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday.
Interested in receiving monthly emails containing information for older adults on educational opportunities, upcoming events, resources, and many other topics? The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County has a First Friday Update that is emailed out to a distribution list on the first Friday of each month. Check out the latest Update from May 5, 2023.
Topic: Priorities of the New Douglas County Health Department
Speaker: Assistant Director of Community Health Laura Larson and Community Health Educator Dr. Owen Stene
Location: Douglas County Miller Building, Conference Rooms A&B, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO 80104
Announcements: 10:00 a.m.
Presentation: 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Community Conversations: 11:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Summary: Since the disbanding of Tri-County Health Department last year, Douglas County’s new Health Department has launched. Laura Larson and Dr. Owen Stene will introduce its priorities and discuss the plan to prevent older adults from injuries related to falls. This meeting will be available in person, as well as virtually.
To join this meeting virtually, please connect to https://douglasco.webex.com/douglasco/j.php?MTID=m219feeaf078ec483e574fdf1440efa4a
Join by phone: 1-408-418-9388
Access code: 249 972 03576
Topic: There’s More Than Books at Douglas County Libraries
Speaker: Tiffany Curtin, Literacy and Community Outreach Specialist
Location: Douglas County Libraries in Parker, 20105 E. Mainstreet, Parker, CO 80138
Meeting Summary: Come discover what Douglas County Libraries has to offer beyond a great selection of books. Learn how Douglas County Libraries elevates our community by inspiring a love of reading, discovery, and connection in our community.
Topic: Learn about the History and Gardens at Seven Stones
Speaker: Rebecca (Becky) Holm, Director of Customer Care
Location: Seven Stones, 9635 N. Rampart Rd., Littleton, CO 80125
Meeting Summary: Learn about a part of Douglas County’s history encompassed at the Seven Stones Cemetery and Botanic Gardens. Attendees will meet in the serene and beautiful gardens of Seven Stones and learn from Becky Holm, a historian and part owner of the cemetery. This beautiful location and our speaker inspire an appreciation of beauty and life.
Topic: How might DRCOG’s Survey Results Impact You?
Speaker: Jayla Sanchez-Warren, Director of the Area Agency on Aging
Location: Douglas County Miller Building, Conference Rooms A&B, 100 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Meeting Summary: Jayla Sanchez-Warren with the Denver Regional Council of Governments’ (DRCOG) Area Agency on Aging will speak about the results from the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA). Objectives of the CASOA are to identify community strengths in serving older adults; articulate the specific needs of older adults in the community; estimate contributions made by older adults to the community; and determine the connection of older adults to the community. Learn how the CASOA survey might impact the services and opportunities available for older adults.
Topic: What to Know Before Choosing Your Medicare 2024 Plan
Speaker: Desiree Bolt, SHIP Program Manager
Location: Douglas County Miller Building, Conference Rooms A&B, 100 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Meeting Summary: Desiree Bolt is the Colorado State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Manager, the education arm of Medicare. She will present what is new in Medicare Open Enrollment for 2024, as well as how to best utilize the comparison tools and how to access a SHIP counselor for guidance in making these decisions. Please note, this is not a forum suited to sharing grievances or personal issues regarding the Medicare system.
The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County hopes to see you at the Vintage & Vibrant event on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 8 a.m. at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Dr. in Parker. This day-long experience is filled with learning socializing and plenty of fun.
Additional details, registration information and partnership opportunities are available on the Vintage & Vibrant web page.
The Seniors’ Council promotes Living Well/Aging Well™ in Douglas County, Colorado. To contact the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County, or for any questions related to older adult services, please email [email protected] or call 303-663-7681.
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