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 April 5, 2024.
Speaker: Daniel Bergeleen, Curator at Douglas County Libraries
Location: Philip and Jerry Miller Library in Castle Rock, 100 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Description: Did you know that one of the oldest books in the archives is a Bible printed in 1811? Did you know that there is a small collection of fossils from the area that are 56-66 million years old? Join Douglas County Libraries Curator Daniel Bergeleen to learn about how Douglas County Libraries preserves and makes our local history accessible to all. He will share what is new and exciting in the archives that are housed at the library and how you can contribute to the archives.
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: Crisis Center staff
Location: Terra Bluffs, 8797 S. Chambers Rd., Parker, CO 80134
Description: Domestic violence and elder abuse occurs in all demographics. Presenters from the Crisis Center will help you to identify signs if someone you care about is experiencing abuse. They will also discuss tools to help empower those who are dealing with these difficult situations.
Speaker: Jason Hopcus, President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Location: Highlands Ranch Senior Center, 200 E. Highlands Ranch Pkwy., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
Description: There is a growing awareness of how mental disorders affect older adults. Learn how to recognize common signs of mental disorders and how and where to seek help.
Speaker: Douglas County Health Department
Location: Douglas County Libraries in Castle Pines, Event Hall, 360 Village Square Lane, Castle Pines, CO 80108
Description: The Douglas County Health Department will share research and recommendations for older adults to stay healthy this fall and into the flu season.
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.
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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