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 June 7, 2024.
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: Jason Hopcus, President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Location: Seven Stones – Chatfield Botanical Garden Cemetery, 9635 N. Rampart Range Rd., Littleton, CO 80125
Description: Jason Hopcus is a certified life coach, radio show host, and entrepreneur with a deep commitment to serve. He created and hosts a podcast called “Nobody’s Perfect”. It is designed to help community members navigate today’s challenges that can impact mental health.
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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