March 2016 - Eagle County

March 2016
El Jebel Senior Programs
0020 Eagle County Dr.
379-0020
Did you know that you can get a
chair massage at the El Jebel senior
site EVERY month?
The details:
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3rd Tuesday of every month
10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
The cost is $9 for a 15 minute massage
Sign up in advance on the reservation sheet or
call to make your appointment: 372-0020
Medicare counselors will be coming to El Jebel
weekly beginning in April! Until then, you can call
SHIP Medicare Counseling to make a phone appointment! (970) 468-0295
Would you be interested in a weekly
healthy cooking class at the
El Jebel senior site?
This new class is in the planning
stages and Christy would like your
input!
March Menu
Tuesday, March 1
Subway sandwiches
Fruit
Cookies
Tuesday, March 8
Chicken enchiladas
Spanish rice
Apple slaw
Pudding parfaits
Tuesday, March 15
Bonnie’s chicken veronique
Brown rice
Broccoli and cauliflower
Salad
Lemon bars
Tuesday, March 22
Elizabeth’s minestrone
soup
Gourmet grilled cheese
Salad
Brownie
Tuesday, March 29
Annie Parker: March 6
Nancy Bosshard: March 6
Dawn Shuey: March 11
Alice Strait: March 29
Nikki’s orange glazed
salmon
Roasted rosemary potatoes
and veggies
Salad
Lorraine’s chocolate delight
dessert
Thursday, March 3
Christy’s eggplant parmesan
Caesar salad
Rolls
Birthday cake
Thursday, March 10
Tuna salad wraps
Ginger carrots
3-bean salad
Cinnamon pecan cake
Thursday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Lunch:
Corned beef
Sautéed cabbage
Potato cakes
Glazed carrots and parsnips
Shortbread cookies
Thursday, March 24
Steak
Tomatoes
Feta and chickpea salad
Baked potato
Fruit salad
Tuesday, March 31
Teriyaki chicken
Rice
Stir fry veggies
Fruit cobbler
March Guest Speaker:
Thursday, March 3 Joanna Rodden, English in Action
Learning another language, while helping others learn
English, can be fun and rewarding! Learn how you can
make a positive impact in the lives of others.
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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9:30 Stretch
10:30 Exercise
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Errands
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9:30 Poker
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4
9:30 Stretch
11:00 Bridge
10:30 Exercise
11:30 Info session:
English in Action
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bingo
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9:30 Stretch
10:30 Tai Chi
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9:30 Stretch
10:30 Exercise
11:45 Library
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Errands
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9:30 Poker
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9:30 Stretch
10:30 Exercise
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bingo
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11:00 Bridge
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9:30 Stretch
10:30 Tai Chi
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Chair Massages
9:30 Stretch
10:30 Exercise
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Errands
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9:30 Poker
9:30 Stretch
11:00 Food Bank 10:30 Exercise
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bingo
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11:00 Bridge
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9:30 Stretch
10:30 Tai Chi
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9:30 Stretch
10:30 Exercise
11:45 Library
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Errands
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9:30 Poker
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11:00 Bridge
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9:30 Stretch
10:30 Tai Chi
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9:30 Stretch
10:30 Exercise
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Errands
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9:30 Poker
Daylight
Savings
Time
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9:30 Stretch
10:30 Exercise
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Bingo
Educational information sessions are on
Thursdays at 11:30 in the Pinion Room.
If there is someone you think would be a
good guest speaker, please talk with
Christy! She’s looking for new ideas!
For more program information, please call 970-328-7682 or
for transportation information call 309-8465. Please be
Please help us save paper! You can
sure to place a lunch reservation at 379-0020 by noon
receive the monthly newsletter via
the day prior. Suggested donation is $3.00 per meal.
email! Talk with Christy if you would
All donations are greatly appreciated. Thank You!
like to get on the email list.
Easter
Garfield County Senior newsletter: http://www.garfield-county.com/human-services/senior-services.aspx
Pitkin County Senior newsletter and lunch menu: http://www.pitkincounty.com/QuickLinks.aspx?CID=162,
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HEALTHY AGING TIMES
MARCH 2016
For National Nutrition Month, Experiment with Herbs and
Spices to Savor the Flavor of Eating Right
Discover new and exciting tastes while trimming fat and sodium from your cooking. For National Nutrition
Month, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics encourages everyone to experiment with new combinations of
herbs and spices as you "Savor the Flavor of Eating Right."
"Today's popular cuisine embraces a wide world of flavors that you can enjoy
in all sorts of combinations, while still following a healthful eating pattern,"
says registered dietitian nutritionist and Academy Spokesperson Libby Mills.
It's worthwhile to note the difference between herbs and spices, Mills says.
"Herbs, like basil and oregano, grow in temperate climates and are the fragrant
leaves of plants. Spices, like cumin and paprika, grow in tropical areas and
come from the bark, buds, fruit, roots, seeds and stems of plants and trees." (Continued on page 2)
Inside This Issue:
National Nutrition Month…………………................1
Nutrition Month Continued & Tax Assistance……….2
Aging Well Initiative & Social Engagement…………3
Move of the Month and AAAA Surveys…….……….4
Mission and Contact Information…………………….5
Healthy Aging Resources…………………………..6 &7
Cook’s Corner Recipe………………………………...8
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Special
points
of interest:
Continued from page 1: Experiment with Herbs and Spices to
Savor the Flavor of Eating Right
Innovative use of herbs and spices offers a real flavor advantage, especially if your goal is to cook with less fat
and sodium. "While the exact types of herbs and spices depends on the cuisine, every culture has its traditional
favorites," Mills says.
Mills offers a top ten list of popular ethnic cuisines and the flavors associated with them:
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China: Low-sodium soy sauce, rice wine, ginger
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France: Thyme, rosemary, sage, marjoram, lavender, tomato
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Greece: Olive oil, lemon, oregano
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Hungary: Onion, paprika
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India: Curry, cumin, ginger, garlic
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Italy: Tomato, olive oil, garlic, basil, marjoram
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Mexico: Tomato, chili, paprika
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Middle East: Olive oil, lemon, parsley
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Morocco/North Africa: Cinnamon, cumin, coriander, ginger
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West Africa: Tomato, peanut, chili
In addition, Mills recommends keeping a basic assortment of dried herbs and spices on hand for all types of
cooking: oregano, garlic powder, thyme, paprika, cinnamon, nutmeg, chili powder, Italian herb seasoning
blend, thyme and rosemary.
"Then, explore new flavors beyond these basics with curry powder, turmeric, cumin, clove and bay leaf and
experiment with new flavor combinations. Remember to store dried herbs and spices in airtight containers in a
cool, dark cupboard or pantry," Mills says. (eatrightpro.org)
Tax Assistance
If you are in need of free tax assistance, please contact High Country RSVP in Glenwood Springs at
970-947-8462. They have trained volunteers who can help you with your taxes free of charge.
After failed attempts to get additional tax help scheduled in Eagle County, we are recommending
High Country for this service this year. It is always the intent to offer this service to seniors in
Eagle County, so we will try again next year and hopefully have more options for you.
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Aging Well Initiative Update
The Aging Well Initiative is a project of Eagle County Public Health that has been in progress in the
Eagle River Valley side of Eagle County since March of 2015.
Recognizing the growing older adult population in Eagle County,
and the need to identify current assets which exist, and gaps which
need to be addressed to support a thriving community for aging
well, Eagle County Public Health and community partners have
lead an effort to create a long-term community-wide plan that
addresses the priorities identified by the community. This plan
will include goals, objectives and action steps as determined by a
steering committee and greater community to address the needs of
our older adult community. Thus far, the areas that were chosen
to be tackled first are older adult housing options, specialty
healthcare opportunities, connection to resources and social and
community engagement. Action teams have been formed to work on each area and great progress has
been made to date. To learn more about this initiative and how it impacts you, please contact Eagle
County Healthy Aging at 970-328-8896.
Be Social…It Can Help You Live Longer
How social are you? Keeping buddies or making new ones as we age is more important than just bragging
about how many likes or friends you might have on Facebook. Turns out, social ties are just as important to a
healthy lifestyle as diet and fitness. The more social ties people have, the better their health is at the
beginnings and ends of their lives, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill. The study is the first to definitively link social relationships with concrete measures of physical wellbeing such as abdominal obesity, inflammation, and high blood pressure, all of which can lead to long-term
health problems, including heart disease, stroke and cancer.
Study results
Specifically, the team found that the sheer size of a person’s social network was important for health in early
and late adulthood. In adolescence, social isolation increased risk of inflammation by the same amount as
physical inactivity while social integration protected against abdominal obesity. In old age, social isolation
was actually more harmful to health than diabetes on developing and controlling hypertension.
In middle adulthood, it wasn’t the number of social connections that mattered, but what those connections
provided in terms of social support or strain. “The relationship between health and the degree to which people
are integrated in large social networks is strongest at the beginning and at the end of life, and not so important
in middle adulthood, when the quality, not the quantity, of social relationships matters”.
The takeaway from this study is to try to either keep existing friendships going or
make a concerted effort to create new ones. This is not as easy as it was in younger
years when school, clubs and sports teams created a framework for socializing, but
it’s never too late! (healthyaging.net)
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Move of the Month
Flexibility Exercise - Shoulder Stretch
1. Stand back against a wall, feet shoulder-width apart and arms at
shoulder height.
2. Bend your elbows so your fingertips point toward the ceiling and
touch the wall behind you. Stop when you feel a stretch or slight
discomfort, and stop immediately if you feel sharp pain.
3. Hold position for 10 to 30 seconds.
4. Let your arms slowly roll forward, remaining bent at the elbows,
to point toward the floor and touch the wall again, if possible.
Stop when you feel a stretch or slight discomfort.
5. Hold position for 10 to 30 seconds.
6. Alternate pointing above head, then toward hips.
Repeat at least 3 to 5 times. (nihseniorhealth.gov)
Alpine Area Agency on Aging Surveys
The Alpine Area Agency on Aging is mailing surveys to some seniors in the
region who have received meal or transportation services in the past six
month. The customer satisfaction survey will help them to better track
performance outcomes, so your input is helpful and needed. If you receive a
survey, it will have a green NWCCOG logo:
on the top left of the envelope and a self-addressed, stamped envelope to
return the survey by April 1st. If you have any questions, please call
970-328-8896.
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Our Mission: Healthy Aging is dedicated to serving the over
60 population
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with nutrition, transportation, social activities and programs that help to maintain
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independence of older adults.
Coordination:
Karen Koenemann
Healthy Communities
Manager
970.328.2610
Transportation:
Bob Anderson
El Jebel Bus Driver
970.309.8465
Mikey Colley
Eagle & Minturn
Bus Driver 970.343.9565
Carly Rietmann
Healthy Aging Program
Supervisor—Eagle
970.328.8896
Culinary:
Claudia Chacon
Eagle & Minturn
Culinary Specialist
970.328.1483
Christy Doyon
Healthy Aging Program
Coordinator—El Jebel
970.328.7682
Nikki Reckles
El Jebel Culinary
Specialist
970.328.7680
Pat Nolan
Healthy Aging Program
Coordinator—Minturn
970.328.8831
Meal Reservation Information
Reservations are requested for lunch by 12:00 pm the day BEFORE the meal is served
(24 hour advance notice is requested please).
Eagle: Please call 328-8896. Lunches are served at noon on Tuesday and Thursday at the Golden
Eagle Senior Center, 715 Broadway in Eagle. We deliver meals to homebound seniors in the mid
and lower Eagle Valley (Eagle, Gypsum )
El Jebel: Please call 379-0020. Lunches are served at noon on Tuesday and Thursday at the
Eagle County Annex Building, 0020 Eagle County Dr. in El Jebel (just off Hwy 82 at Crown
Mountain Park). We deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Roaring Fork Mid-Valley.
Minturn-Vail: Please call 328-8831 or 328-2812. Lunches are served at 11:30 a.m. on
Wednesday and Friday at Maloit Park Senior Center inside Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy in
Minturn, 1951 Hwy. 24 in Minturn. We deliver meals to homebound seniors in the upper Eagle
Valley (Edwards to Vail)
All meals are funded by the Older Americans Act and Eagle County Govt. Anyone over 60:
suggested anonymous donation of $3.00 All Guests under 60 must pay $8.00.
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Healthy Aging Resources in Eagle County
Volunteer Opportunities
Alpine Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is a volunteering program specifically for people 55
or better. Contact them today to learn about fun and exciting volunteer opportunities in Eagle County.
Contact CJ Grove, Alpine RSVP Coordinator at (970) 468-0295 ext. 122 or [email protected]
Medicare Information and Counseling
Northwest Colorado Councils of Government (NWCCOG) offers a State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Medicare beneficiaries. Contact TJ Dufresne at 970.468.0295 x120 or
[email protected]
Alpine Area Agency on Aging
The Alpine Area Agency on Aging is a program of NWCCOG is the designated regional planning and
service agency for senior services in Eagle, Grand, Jackson, Pitkin, and Summit Counties. Contact Erin
Fisher, AAAA Director at 970.468.0295 x107 or [email protected]
Home Delivered Meals
Home delivered meals are offered to home-bound older adults two days per week through the Healthy
Aging meal program. El Jebel/Basalt: 970-328-7682, Gypsum/Eagle/Wolcott: 970-328-8896, Edwards/
Avon/Minturn/Vail: 970-328-8831
In Home Caregiving Assistance
There are currently three organizations in Eagle County who offer in-home assistance :
Caring 4 You Homecare: 970-390-2889 (medical and non-medical), Homecare and Hospice of the Valley:
970-569-7455 (medical only), Visiting Angels: 970-328-5526 (non-medical only)
Dietary Guidance & Consultation
Free dietary guidance and consultation is a service provided through our meal program in Eagle County. For
information, answers, or to set up a consultation contact Melaine Hendershott, RD at 303-503-2622
Adult Protection Services
If you are aware of an older adult who may be in an unsafe situation please contact Adult Protection Services
at any time. Eagle River Valley: 970-328-7720 or Roaring Fork Valley: 970-429-2047
Mental Health and Wellness
Mind Springs Health: Eagle: 970-328-6969 | Vail: 970-476-0930 | Aspen: 970-920-5555 | Glenwood
Springs: 970-945-2583
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Healthy Aging Resources in Eagle County
Medical Transportation Services
If you are in need of a ride to a medical appointment, there’s help!
Mountain Ride - medical rides for Medicaid beneficiaries: 1-844-686-7433 or mtnride.org,
Eagle County Healthy Aging - medical rides for anyone in need no matter of age: Eagle River Valley 970-328-8896 or Basalt/Roaring Fork - 970-328-7682
Public Transit Opportunities
Eagle River Valley: Eco Transit - 970-328-3250, Paratransit is also a service offered by Eco Transit for
those who are medically unable to drive. Must be accepted into the program via an application and doctor’s
signature.
Roaring Fork Valley: Roaring Fork Transportation Authority (RFTA) - 970-925-8484
Legal Services
If you are 60 or better and in need of legal advice, the office of Colorado Legal Services provides legal advice and representation to low-income eligible persons and seniors in civil matters. Services are based on
community and client needs, and principally involve helping to defend clients from actions that threaten
ability to meet their basic human needs: 1-800-521-6968
Senior Specific Housing
Eagle County’s Housing Department operates two senior-specific independent living complexes in Eagle Golden Eagle Apartments and Seniors on Broadway. Contact Leona Perkins, Property Manager at 3288897 or [email protected]. The Carbondale Housing Authority operates Crystal Meadows
Senior Housing in the Roaring Fork Valley. Contact them at 970-963-9326. If you are in need of
assisted living or skilled nursing in the Eagle River Valley, Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation will
open its doors in Fall of 2016. Contact Matt Scherr at (970) 989-2500 or [email protected]
Helping hands
Helping Hands is a project of Alpine RSVP and can provide you with a volunteer to help with household
chores or minor home repair. Learn more at (970) 468-0295 ext. 122 or [email protected].
Libraries
Did you know if you call your local library with a question about information and resources in your area
that they either have the answer or will help you find it? All of our local libraries offer a wealth of
information. Avon Library: 970-949-6797 , Basalt Library: 970-927-4311, Eagle Library: 970-328-8800,
Gypsum Library: 970-524-5080, Vail Library: 970-479-2184
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PO Box 660
Eagle, CO 81631
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Cook’s Corner: Irish Colcannon
Try this fun traditional Irish side dish mainly consisting
of mashed potatoes with kale or cabbage
Directions:
Ingredients:
1. In a large saucepan, boil cabbage until tender; remove and chop or blend well. Set aside
and keep warm. Boil potatoes until tender. Remove from heat and drain.
1 pound cabbage or kale
1 pound potatoes
2 leeks
1 cup milk
salt and pepper to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1/2 cup butter
2. Chop leeks, green parts as well as white, and
simmer them in just enough milk to cover, until
they are soft.
3. Season and mash potatoes well. Stir in
cooked leeks and milk. Blend in the kale or cabbage and heat until the whole is a pale green
fluff. Make a well in the center and pour in the
melted butter. Mix well. (allrecipes.com)
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Marzo 2016
Programas de ancianosen El Jebel
0020 Eagle County Dr.
379-0020
¿Sabías que se puede conseguir una
silla de masaje cada mes en el sitio
para ancianos en El Jebel?
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Los detalles
En tercer martes de cada mes
10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
El costo es de $ 9 para un masaje de 15 minutos
Inscribirse previamente en la hoja de reserva
o llame para hacer una cita: 372-0020
Menú de marzo
Martes 1 de marzo
Emparedados de Subway
Fruta
Galletas
Martes 8 de marzo
Enchiladas de pollo
Arroz español
Ensalada de manzana
Parfaits pudín
Martes 15 de marzo
¿Estaría usted interesado en una
clase de cocina saludable semanal
en el sitio alto El Jebel?
Esta nueva clase se encuentra en
las etapas de planificación y
Christy le gustaría su opinión!
¡¡¡ Nueva !!!
“La Plaza”
Convivio y loteria mexicana
para las personas de la Tercera Edad
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M ié rcol es , Ma rzo 23 de 5:30
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Si tiene preguntas, llamar a Berenice al
927.4311 ext.1002
Veronique de pollo
El arroz integral
Brócoli y coliflor
Ensalada
Postre de limón
Martes 22 de marzo
Sopa minestrone
Gastrónomo emparedado de
queso a la parrilla
Ensalada
Brownie
Martes 29 de marzo
Salmón glaseado de naranja
Patatas y verduras asadas al
romero
Ensalada
Postre de chocolate
Jueves 3 de marzo
Parmesano de berenjena
Ensalada Cesar
Pan
Pastel de cumpleaños
Jueves 10 de marzo
Ensalada de atún
Zanahorias jengibre
Ensalada de tres frijoles
Pastel de pacanas y canela
Jueves 17 de marzo
Carne en conserva
Repollo salteado
Croquetas de patata
Zanahorias glaseadas y
chirivía
Galletas de mantequilla
Jueves 24 de marzo
Bistec
Tomates
Ensalada de queso feta y
garbanzos
Patata al horno
Ensalada de frutas
Jueves 31 de marzo
Pollo teriyaki
Arroz
Verduras salteados
Tarta de fruta
Orador invitado:
Jueves 3 de marzo Joanna Rodden, English in Action
English In Action ayuda a los adultos que viven en el
Roaring Fork Valley de Colorado a mejorar su inglés.
También ofrecemos oportunidades a los inmigrantes a
conocer y fomentar amistades con miembros de la
comunidad que hablan inglés.
Sun
Mon
Tue
1
9:30 Estiraramiento
10:30 Ejercicio
12:00 Almuerzo
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Mandados
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verano
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9:30
Estiraramiento
10:30 Tai Chi
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14
9:30
Estiraramiento
10:30 Tai Chi
15
9:30 Estiraramiento
10:30 Ejercicio
11:45 Biblioteca
12:00 Almuerzo
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Mandados
Masaje de silla
9:30 Estiraramiento
10:30 Ejercicio
12:00 Almuerzo
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Mandados
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22
9:30
Estiraramiento
9:30
Estiraramiento 10:30 Ejercicio
10:30 Tai Chi 11:45 Biblioteca
12:00 Almuerzo
1:00 Bingo
1:00 Mandados
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Wed
Thu
2
9:30 Póker
3
9
9:30 Póker
12:00 Convivio y
lotería Mexicana
en la biblioteca de
Basalt
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16
9:30 Póker
11:00 Banco de
Comida
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23
9:30 Póker
5:30 Convivio y
lotería Mexicana
en la biblioteca de
Basalt
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9:30 Estiraramiento
10:30 Ejercicio
11:30 Sesion de
información
12:00 Almuerzo
1:00 Bingo
9:30 Estiraramiento
10:30 Ejercicio
12:00 Almuerzo
1:00 Bingo
9:30 Estiraramiento
10:30 Ejercicio
12:00 Almuerzo
1:00 Bingo
9:30 Estiraramiento
10:30 Ejercicio
12:00 Almuerzo
1:00 Bingo
Fri
Sat
4
11:00 Puente
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11
11:00 Puente
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11:00 Puente
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25
11:00 Puente
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Sesiones de información educativo son
los Jueves a las 11:30 en el cuarto
9:30 Estiraramiento
Pinion. Si hay alguien que usted piensa
10:30 Ejercicio
que puede ser bueno presentador, por
12:00 Almuerzo
1:00 Bingo
favor habla con Christy!
1:00 Mandados
Para mas información sobre los programas, por favor llame al
970-328-7682 o para información sobre transporte llame al
También puede recibir su boletín
309-8465. Por favor haga sus reservas para el almuerzo al
mensual vía correo electrónico! Hable
379-0020 antes de mediodía el día anterior. Se sugiere una
con Christy si le gustaría agregarse al
donación de $3.00 por comida. Toda donación es muy
la lista.
apreciado. Gracias!
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9:30
Estiraramiento
10:30 Tai Chi
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30
9:30 Póker
Boletín de ancianos del Condado de Garfield: http://www.garfield-county.com/human-services/senior-services.aspx
Boletín de ancianos del Condado de Pitkin y menú de almuerzo: http://www.pitkincounty.com/QuickLinks.aspx?CID=162,