July 6, 2023
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.
August 3, 2023
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.
September 7, 2023
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.
October 5, 2023
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.