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 4, 2023.
Topic: How might DRCOG’s Survey Results Impact You?
Speaker: Jayla Sanchez-Warren, Director of the Area Agency on Aging
Location: Douglas County Miller Building, Conference Rooms A&B, 100 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Announcements: 10:00 a.m.
Presentation: 10:15 – 11:15 a.m.
Community Conversations: 11:15 – 11:30 a.m.
Meeting Summary: Jayla Sanchez-Warren with the Denver Regional Council of Governments’ (DRCOG) Area Agency on Aging will speak about the results from the Community Assessment Survey for Older Adults (CASOA). Objectives of the CASOA are to identify community strengths in serving older adults; articulate the specific needs of older adults in the community; estimate contributions made by older adults to the community; and determine the connection of older adults to the community. Learn how the CASOA survey might impact the services and opportunities available for older adults.
We hope that you will join us in person, but this meeting also has a virtual option. To join the meeting virtually, please visit
https://douglasco.webex.com/douglasco/j.php?MTID=m798c2b8306cd1354af76aa09c03a0c18
The webinar number is: 2485 556 8979 and webinar password is: 123654
Topic: What to Know Before Choosing Your Medicare 2024 Plan
Speaker: Desiree Bolt, SHIP Program Manager
Location: Douglas County Miller Building, Conference Rooms A&B, 100 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Meeting Summary: Desiree Bolt is the Colorado State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) Manager, the education arm of Medicare. She will present what is new in Medicare Open Enrollment for 2024, as well as how to best utilize the comparison tools and how to access a SHIP counselor for guidance in making these decisions. Please note, this is not a forum suited to sharing grievances or personal issues regarding the Medicare system.
Topic: What does Ageism Have To Do With Aging?
Speaker: Lori Brown, Career Advisor for Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Location: Douglas County Miller Building, Conference Rooms A&B, 100 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Meeting Summary: Ageism is based on cultural myths about the process and meaning of aging. This presentation explores myth-busting research that challenges these long-held beliefs and explores our potential to change the lived experience of growing older. On Nov. 2, Lori Brown, Career Advisor with the Generations Program, explores ageist myths, recent scientific research and provides an overview of the Generations Program at Arapahoe/Douglas Works!
Topic: 2023 “Year-in-Review” and Glimpse of 2024
Speaker: Gretchen Lopez, Chair of the Seniors’ Council
Location: Douglas County Miller Building, Conference Rooms A&B, 100 Third St, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Meeting Summary: This meeting will provide an overview of what the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County has been involved with throughout the year, including details regarding the response and input received at Vintage & Vibrant. Attendees will see a sneak peek of what to expect in 2024 and can ring in the holidays with some holiday cheer!
The Seniors’ Council of Douglas County hopes to see you at the Vintage & Vibrant event on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at 8 a.m. at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center, 20000 Pikes Peak Dr. in Parker. This day-long experience is filled with learning socializing and plenty of fun.
Additional details, registration information and partnership opportunities are available on the Vintage & Vibrant web page.
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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