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 November 7, 2025.
Presenter: Seniors’ Council Leadership Team
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.
Location: Philip and Jerry Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104
Description: Celebrate the accomplishments made by the Seniors’ Council in 2025 and enjoy treats and the company of others with our festive holiday party. Also, be amazed by Magician Jim Wright.
For additional meeting topics and locations, please use the “2026 Meetings” dropdown menu below.
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
January 1 – No Meeting. New Year’s Day.
February 5 – Navigating Social Security Benefits
Presenter: Ivy Heuton, Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration
Location: Douglas County Admin Building., Conference Rooms A&B, 100 Third St., Castle Rock, CO 80104
Description: This presentation will provide a general overview of all Social Security programs and services, including retirement, auxiliary benefits for spouses and children, survivor benefits for spouses and children, disability and Medicare. Attendees can expect to hear about the eligibility requirements to receive benefits, how benefits are calculated, the application process, Medicare enrollment and the benefits of using online services available at ssa.gov.
March 5 – The Latest Research about Alzheimer’s
Presenter: Bobbie D’Addario, Senior Program Manager with the Alzheimer’s Association
Location: Philip and Jerry Library, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104
Description: For centuries we’ve known that the health of the brain and body are connected. Now, science is able to provide insight into how to make lifestyle choices that may keep your brain and body healthy as you age. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity, social engagement and the use of hands-on tools. Incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
Additional 2026 meeting information will be provided as we get closer to the meeting dates.
Agendas and Meeting Minutes
2024 Annual Review
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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