In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.
In observance of the Labor Day holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Sept. 3, for normal business. Many County services are available 24/7 by visiting online services.
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 August 2, 2024.
Speaker: Douglas County Health Department, Ellie Furuta
Location: Douglas County Libraries in Castle Pines, Event Hall, 360 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines, CO 80108
Time: Meetings are from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. and contain a brief welcome and information of upcoming events, speaker presentation, followed by community conversation.
Description: The Douglas County Health Department will outline the benefits of vaccinations to stay healthy and safe during the upcoming respiratory virus season and beyond. This presentation will discuss how vaccinations work in your body, the potential side effects, and some vaccination myths.
Seniors’ Council meetings are held the first Thursday of each month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in various locations throughout the county. All meetings are free and open to the public.
Meeting format:
10 a.m. – Announcements
10:15 a.m. – Presentation
11:15 a.m. – Community Conversation
Speaker: Medicare Representative
Location: Douglas County Administrative Building (aka Douglas County Philip S. Miller Building), 100 Third St. in Castle Rock, CO 80104 in Conference Rooms A&B
Description: The State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) from the Area Agency on Aging will provide an unbiased overview of the changes planned for the 2025 Medicare Open Enrollment Process. This session will help older adults be able to make an informed decision regarding your health care needs during open enrollment. For specific concerns or questions, please contact SHIP directly.
When: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 from 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Rd., Castle Rock, CO 80104
Description: As a person ages, there are many things to consider regarding your estate, care needs, Wills, and much more. Planning and preparing for when help may be needed from family, friends and other agencies can be crucial in relieving the burden on yourself and those close to you. This workshop is designed to provide the necessary information to assist you in preparing for when that time comes and ensuring that your desires related to those decisions are met. This event will provide you with a legacy binder to help guide you in making these necessary and difficult decisions.
Registration: A $10 fee will be charged for materials. Register at https://payments.msbpay.navient.com/DC_AgingWell-FinishingStrong
If you would like to attend and have a financial hardship, please contact [email protected] to inquire about a scholarship. This event is limited to 50 attendees and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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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