ENRICHMENT DON'T LET ME BE LONELY THERE IS NOTHING TO WORRY TONIGHT: THE LONELINESS ABOUT - HOW TO WORRY LESS PANDEMIC & WORRY BETTER Nearly half of Americans report feeling Our brains are wired to worry. Dr. Bill lonely, and 43% of seniors feel lonely McCann will show us why we should regularly. According to Surgeon General, mindfully calm our worried minds. Bill, a Dr. Murthy, there is an epidemic of retired worrier, shows us the research and loneliness in America. Dr. McCann offers practical tips to improve our lives! will review the prevalence, causes, and You won't want to miss this. Free snacks, consequences of loneliness in America. good info, and great company! Registration The focus will be on researched ways to is encouraged. decrease loneliness. NEED TO KNOW William J. McCann, MA, PsyD, is a retired clinical psychologist. He was an Associate Location: Lafayette Senior Center Professor at Wake Forest University Day: Friday School of Medicine, a Clinical Associate Fees: Free Professor at the University of Vermont Time: 1-3pm College of Medicine, and President of the ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Vermont Psychological Association. 626403-A 6/17 6/16 NEED TO KNOW SENIOR SERVICES Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Friday Fees: Free Time: 1-3pm ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 626404-A 5/20 5/19 lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Summer 2022 51
SENIOR SERVICES BLUE RIBBON CRAFTS MEMORY GAMES AT THE SENIOR CENTER Learn and share tips and tricks for Join Senior Center staff in making a simple enhancing your memory while enjoying but fun craft. All the materials needed for engaging memory games and interacting our fabulous crafts will be provided! You with others in a fun, safe environment. will leave with a handmade project that you can proudly display in your home or NEED TO KNOW give as a gift. Registration Deadline: Two days prior FELT SUCCULENT GARDEN Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Friday Have you ever wanted a cute succulent that Fees: Free is easy to care for and matches your décor? Time: 11am-1pm Join us in May to make a Felt Succulent ACTIVITY # DATES Garden. 626451-A 5/20 RED, WHITE, AND BLUE PORCH 626451-B 6/17 DÉCOR 626451-C 7/15 626451-D 8/19 Get ready for the 4th of July and make Red, White, and Blue Porch Décor in June. SPELLBINDERS® STORYTELLING DECORATIVE BEEHIVES Stories help us make sense of our world, impart a lesson, pass down history, and Feel the buzz with us in August as we make more. They teach us to love, forgive, be Decorative Beehives out of rope. just, and strive for better than we have. Join Spellbinders®-trained veteran storytellers, NEED TO KNOW and new volunteers as they bring a variety of story genres to life. You'll also discover how Registration Deadline: One week before Spellbinders develop their craft through the class date the use of sound, rhythm, and repetition to Location: Lafayette Senior Center paint memorable word pictures. Day: Friday Fees: R $10/ NR $15 NEED TO KNOW Time: 1-3pm SECTION ACTIVITY # Registration Deadline: July 13 DATES Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Friday Felt Succulent Garden 626402-A 5/6 Fees: Free Red, White, and Blue Time: 10-11am Porch Décor 626402-B 6/3 STORY ACTIVITY # DATE Decorative Beehives 626402-C 8/5 Tales of Colorado and Beyond 626450-A 7/15 52 Summer 2022 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052
FITNESS Lafayette Recreation offers a wide selection of fitness class options to suit every need. Fitness classes tailored to Active Older Adults include SilverSneakers® Stability, Classic, and Yoga. Other classes suggested for Active Older Adults include Water Fitness, Water Yoga, LaBlast Splash, Alignment Yoga, and Friday Walk and Talk. SILVERSNEAKERS® STABILITY SILVERSNEAKERS® YOGA Movements taught in class focus on specific Move your whole body through a complete exercises to improve strength and power series of seated and standing yoga poses. around the ankle, knee and hip joints, while Chair support is offered to safely perform improving your reaction time. This class is a variety of postures designed to increase designed for fall prevention and is suitable flexibility, balance and range of movement. for nearly every fitness level. Restorative breathing exercises and final relaxation will promote stress reduction and SILVERSNEAKERS® CLASSIC mental clarity. Have fun and move to the music through SEATED STRETCH a variety of exercises designed to increase muscular strength, range of movement, and Experience yoga-based postures and stretches improve activities for daily living. Handheld from the comfort of a chair, so you don't need to weights, elastic tubing with handles and a worry about getting up and down from the floor. SilverSneakers ball are offered for resistance. Experience mindful, meditative, and flexibility A chair is used for seated exercises and exercises to help with recovery, mobility, standing support. Class can be modified posture, and energy! depending on fitness levels. View Fitness Schedule SENIOR SERVICES lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Summer 2022 53
SENIOR SERVICES FRIDAY WALK AND TALK TAI CHI FORM Meet others who like walking around Tai Chi Form covers the first third of the Lafayette. We will meet at the Senior form with a sort section of meditation and Center parking lot and take a 1-2 mile walk warm-up. This class is open to anyone, and around town. Dress appropriately for the any experience level is welcome; however, weather, wear comfortable shoes, bring previous experience is recommended for your water and smiles. Meet at the Senior the best experience. Center NEED TO KNOW Fourth Friday monthly, 8am Location: Lafayette Senior Center TAI CHI 1 Day: Wednesday Fees: R $30/ NR $36 Tai Chi is a series of easy and gentle Time: 11am-noon exercise movements performed in a slow, ACTIVITY # DATES REGISTER BY focused manner accompanied by deep breathing. Tai Chi develops body awareness 626002-A 6/1-22 5/25 to increase balance, promote activity, and 626002-B 7/6-27 6/29 improve health and mobility, encouraging 626002-C 8/3-24 7/27 independence and fuller lives. Tai Chi is safe for all ages and fitness levels. A MATTER OF BALANCE NEED TO KNOW A Matter of Balance (MOB) emphasizes practical strategies to reduce fear of falling Location: Lafayette Senior Center and increase activity levels. Participants Day: Thursday learn to view falls and fear of falling as Fees: R $30/ NR $36 controllable, set realistic goals to increase Time: 11am-noon activity, change their environment to ACTIVITY # DATES REGISTER BY reduce fall risk factors, and exercise to increase strength and balance. This 626000-A 6/9-30 5/26 program is provided through the Boulder 626000-B 7/7-28 6/30 County Area Agency on Aging. 626000-C 8/4-25 7/28 NEED TO KNOW NATIONAL SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS DAY Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Tuesday Celebrate National Senior Fitness Day Fees: Free with us on Wednesday, May 25! Attend Time: 1-3pm the 10:30am Shallow Water Fitness or ACTIVITY # DATES REGISTER BY 10:30am SilverSneakers Classic class, then join us in the lobby for some food, drinks, 626452-A 7/12-8/30 7/11 and socializing after class! Classes are free with paid admission to the Bob Burger Recreation Center. Reserve your spot on the drop-in fitness schedule. 54 Summer 2022 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052
RESOURCES Lafayette Senior Services is your information hub! Consult with our Resource Coordinator if you would like assistance locating or accessing resources or services, including transportation, government programs, legal, housing, emergency financial assistance, home help, and more. Support is also available to complete resource application forms and navigate various assistance systems. Our Resource Coordinator provides free 1:1 resource consultations, education, assistance, and referrals by phone, office, or home visit when needed. Call us at 303-665-9052 to schedule an appointment or email [email protected]. COMPUTER LOAN HOME MODIFICATION GRANT SENIOR SERVICES Senior Services has a Chromebook laptop Lafayette Senior Services offers grant funds available for short duration check-out. Please for home accessibility and safety modification call 303-665-9052 for more information. projects to enable residents aged 55+ to age in place. The program serves homeowners and LOAN CLOSET renters if the landlord contributes, and funding is often combined with grants from other Lafayette Senior Services' Loan Closet helps sources. Learn more here. individuals and care partners avoid the expense of buying adaptive equipment. Borrow SMART911 SAVES equipment from 1 to 3 months with a $5 per TIME & SAVES LIVES! month (resident) and $8 per month (non- resident) fee. Learn more here. Smart911 is a service that allows you to create a free Safety Profile for your household that NUTRITION SERVICES includes any information you want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in the event Coal Creek Meals on Wheels delivers hot of an emergency. Then, when anyone in meals and occasional “blizzard bags” full of your household dials 9-1-1 from a phone groceries and household essentials. Cost is associated with your Safety Profile, your on a sliding scale. To request services, visit profile is immediately displayed to dispatch, www.coalcreekmow.org or call 303-665-0566. providing additional information to facilitate the proper response to your location. Register Coal Creek Café, located at 455 S. Burlington at Smart911.com or download the app to your Ave., is open for onsite dining from 11:30am phone. to 12:30pm, Monday-Friday. No reservations are needed. Ages 60 & older $3.50 (suggested donation) under 60, $6.00. For more information, please call 303-665-0566. lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Summer 2022 55
SENIOR SERVICES LAFAYETTE FREE RIDE SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The Ride Free Lafayette program, a free, on- demand, door-to-door bus service connects This financial program can provide a one- people to places within the City of Lafayette! time payment for a wide range of services. Residents and visitors can use the Ride Free Payments for emergencies, urgently needed Lafayette service to connect to transit stops, services, or assistive devices are paid directly get to medical appointments or work, run to the vendor or service provider. Funds are errands, visit the community center, and much available for low-income Lafayette residents more. 60 years of age or older. Ride Free Lafayette - Boulder County Use Short-Term Assistance Services for: VIA MOBILITY SERVICES ▶ Home/Auto Repairs ▶ Utilities, Rent, Deposit Via Mobility services is a door-to-door ▶ Durable Medical Equipment transportation service that helps riders ▶ Clutter Elimination travel to shopping, doctor visits, and other ▶ Other services approved on a case-by-case destinations in and around Boulder County. To start receiving rides and services, call the Via basis mobility specialist at 303-447-2848. *Medications, medical treatments, and property Additional transportation options are taxes are not covered. available. Contact the Resource Coordinator at 303.661.1499 for more information. Awards, typically less than $500, are made on a case-by-case basis where factors considered BOULDER COUNTY AREA include the client’s situation, availability AGENCY ON AGING of funds, additional funding partners, and PROGRAMS more. If you need short-term financial assistance, please call 303-665-9052 or email ▶ Diabetes Education and Support Group [email protected] to schedule a ▶ Fresh Conversations-Virtual time to meet with our Resource Coordinator. ▶ Free Nutrition Counseling-Virtual ▶ Rainbow Elders LBGT!+ Virtual Tea Time NO COST SHOES ▶ Age Well ▶ Caregiver Support Do you have problems with your feet, such as Learn more here neuropathy, hammertoes, bunions, or diabetes? Pro comfort will talk about a program that can provide you with special custom shoes at no cost to you. If you have Medicare, visit to find out more information and receive a complimentary 3D foot scan. NEED TO KNOW Location: Senior Center Fees: Free Time: 1:30-3pm ACTIVITY # DATE DAY 626504-A 5/31 Tuesday 626504-B 7/27 Wednesday 56 Summer 2022 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052
BOULDER COUNTY AGE WELL PLAN UPDATE Please join the conversation. Boulder county is experiencing a significant change in its population, with the proportion of older adult residents is greater and growing faster than ever before. Lafayette Senior Services, Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, and the county’s municipal partners are bringing residents and stakeholders together to discuss how to better support aging in our communities. Join us for a Community Conversation to discuss what works well for older adults and their caregivers in Lafayette and Boulder County and help determine future priorities. Learn more about this process at boco.org/AgeWellPlan. AARP SMART DRIVER NEED TO KNOW Improve your skills, increase safety, and become Location: Lafayette Senior Center eligible for a premium discount on your insurance. Fees: Free Open to all individuals 50+. Certification is valid ACTIVITY # DATES TIMES for three years. Graduates may qualify for a discount on their auto insurance. 626505-A 8/30 1-2:30pm ▶ Fees: $20 AARP Members / $25 Non- 626505-B 9/6 5-7:30pm Members/ FREE for current AARP® Medicare ESTATE PLANNING MADE EASY Supplement Insurance Plan Holders. ▶ Payment made to the instructor at class. Get a challenging job finished! In a single, easy Cash or check only. session, you'll complete a will, financial power of attorney, and combined medical directive NEED TO KNOW (including a living will, medical power of attorney, and organ donation), all with the help Location: Senior Center of Colorado licensed attorney Mike Anderson. This class includes all materials. Participants Day: Tuesday do not need to bring anything to the program, and the fee is per person. Register online or call Time: 12:30-5pm 303-665-9052 to register. ACTIVITY # DATES NEED TO KNOW 626503-A 6/14 Location: Senior Center Day: Wednesday Time: 1-3pm SENIOR SERVICES Fees: 60+ Free* *Sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. Must be a resident of Boulder County. DATE ACTIVITY # REGISTER BY 5/1 626530-A 5/8 6/8 626530-B 6/1 8/3 626530-C 7/27 lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Summer 2022 57
BONE BUILDERS AND BONE FRAUD, SCAMS & BREAKERS: NUTRITION FOR IDENTITY THEFT, OH MY! - HEALTHY BONES PRESENTATION BY BOULDER COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S Calcium, Vitamin D, and Almonds, oh OFFICE my! In this interactive class, Helen will present some bare-bone facts along with Technology, phones, and computers dietary and supplemental tips and tricks for are changing so quickly these days that supporting bones throughout our lives. All most people have difficulty keeping up. attendees will receive goody bags and $5.00 Telephone and online scams are rampant, in coupons for shopping at Natural Grocers! and our community members report these frauds are victimizing them. Presented by: Helen Dohrman, CN - Nutritional Health Coach with Natural Learn about the latest scams the Boulder Grocers, Lafayette County District Attorney's Community Protection Division is hearing about and NEED TO KNOW discover effective ways to block fraudulent calls and protect your information and Location: Lafayette Senior Center identity. Day: Tuesday NEED TO KNOW Fees: Free Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Friday Time: 2-3:30pm Fees: Free Time: 9:30-11am ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 626501-A 5/3 5/2 626502-A 6/10 6/9 SENIOR SERVICES THE CONVERSATION PROJECT How do you figure out your healthcare values, and communicate them effectively to your loved ones? About 50% of us will be unable to these decisions for ourselves. Who will make your decisions if you are unable to do so? Answer these questions and more with advanced care planning. This planning process helps people plan for their future healthcare. Join The Conversation Project in Boulder County to learn about the advance care planning process and how to start and continue effective conversations about future healthcare. NEED TO KNOW Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Tuesday Fees: Free Time: 2-3:30pm ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 626500-A 5/10 5/9 58 Summer 2022 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052
TRIPS The Senior Center offers a variety of trips to exciting locations. To best serve you, please note: ▶ We are committed to running each trip that meets Please use the following levels to the required minimum number of participants. determine activity exertion levels or each trip: ▶ Please notify us as soon as possible if an emergency prevents you from attending a trip. WALKING LEVELS ▶ Feel free to pack a lunch or snack for the ride. LEVEL 1 Level ground and little Some trips will stop for lunch, so check the trip walking description. LEVEL 2 Uneven ground and moder- ▶ All trips meet at the Senior Center parking lot at ate amount of walking 103 S. Iowa Avenue unless otherwise noted. LEVEL 3 Hilly and challenging with high amount of walking MAKERSPACE AT THE LAFAYETTE LIBRARY - LEVEL 1 WALKING One of Lafayette's many treasures is the Makerspace in the Lafayette Library. Learn to use this space and make a project with your friends from the Senior Center. We will create four different projects this summer. Meet us at the Lafayette Library at the designated time and bring along the suggested items to complete the project. NEED TO KNOW PROJECT ACTIVITY # DATES SENIOR SERVICES Registration Deadline: One week prior Water Bottle Location: Lafayette Library Personalization 626205-A 5/24 Day: Tuesday Learn to Use the Fees: Free 3D Printer 626205-B 6/28 Time: 1-3:30pm Create a Card 626205-C 7/26 Learn to Wood Work 626205-D 8/23 lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Summer 2022 59
SUMMER CONCERTS AND DINNER BUS TOUR OF LAFAYETTE AT THE ORCHARD-LEVEL 2 WALKING – LEVEL 1 WALKING It's time to enjoy the summer season! Meet This tour is one you don't want to miss! at the Senior Center, then jump on the bus Lafayette's own Gerry Morrell will be to the Orchard Town Center in Westminster, giving the participants on this tour a enjoy the summer concert from 6-8pm, go greater understanding of the history of this shopping, or join someone for dinner. The amazing town! Our comfortable bus will options are endless. Bus transportation will travel the city streets as we learn Lafayette's be provided for all four shows this summer, who, what, where, and why. Seats are sure and you are welcome to attend one or all to fill quickly for this two-hour bus ride of them. Check upcoming Spotlights for filled with interesting information about concert descriptions. Please dress for the this place many of you call home. weather and bring money for dining and shopping. NEED TO KNOW Location: Lafayette Senior Center NEED TO KNOW Day: Tuesday Location: Lafayette Senior Center Fees: R $8/ NR $9 Day: Saturday Time: 1pm-3:30pm Fees: R $8/ NR $9 ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Time: 5:15-8pm 626203-A 5/17 5/3 ACTIVITY # DATES SENIOR SERVICES 626202-A 7/9 TOUR OF WALKING TRAILS IN 626202-B 7/30 LAFAYETTE – LEVEL 2 WALKING 626202-C 8/13 626202-D 8/27 There is no better time than the spring to learn about the beautiful trails all around HIKE AND BIKE CLUB us! Discover the wonders of Lafayette Open Space on a bus tour with naturalist Martin Are you 50+ and looking for others to hike Ogle and your peers from the Lafayette or bike with? If you answered 'yes, this Senior Center. This 2.5-hour field trip will club is for you! Join other for 9am hikes include three short walks (all ½ mile or less), begining at the trailhead; or 9am bike rides commentary, and stories about local human starting at the Lafayette Senior Center. Bring and natural history. We will visit Thomas water, snacks, and appropriate gear. These Open Space adjacent to Waneka Lake, Coal adventures are free of charge. Creek, and Flagg Park to get an excellent overview of the Lafayette trail system. Call 303-665-9052 for more information. HIKE DATE LENGTH NEED TO KNOW White Rocks Trail April 25 5-7 miles Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Thursday Dowdy Draw/Spring May 9 5-7 miles Fees: R $6/ NR $7 Loop Trail BIKE DATE LENGTH Time: 1-3:30pm Anthem Trail May 2 15-20 miles ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Coal Creek Trail May 16 15-20 miles 626204-A 5/26 5/21 60 Summer 2022 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052
EXPLORE STERLING - THE BRADFORD RHEA TREE SCULPTURE TOUR – LEVEL 2 WALKING Sterling is known as the city of living trees. DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND Meet the sculptor that made it that way! We SCIENCE AND LUNCH AT CRACKER will meet the artist, Bradford Rhea, at his BARREL – LEVEL 1 WALKING studio to learn about his processes and view some of his work; then, we will head next door to Sterling's newest dining spot, The Tipsy Cow. After lunch, we board the bus to search for the tree sculptures to see them with our own eyes. Dress comfortably and bring money for lunch. NEED TO KNOW Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Wednesday Fees: R $15/ NR $18 Time: 8:30am-4pm ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 626206-A 6/22 6/9 CO ROCKIES VS CLEVELAND We begin our adventure by departing the SENIOR SERVICES GUARDIANS – LEVEL 3 WALKING Senior Center at 11am. Our first stop is lunch at the Cracker Barrel. After lunch, our Enjoy the day at the ballpark with friends next stop is the Denver Museum of Nature cheering the Colorado Rockies to a win and Science, where we will arrive around against the Cleveland Guardians. We will 1pm, the quieter part of the day great for be seated in a shaded area on the first looking at the exhibits. You have the option level, so please wear appropriate clothing. to attend the Imax theater or Planetarium Please bring money for lunch and wear for an additional cost. We will leave the comfortable shoes for lots of walking. museum around 4pm. Please bring money for lunch and extra activities. NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Wednesday Location: Lafayette Senior Center Fees: R $24/ NR $29 Day: Thursday Time: 11am-6pm Fees: R $26/ NR $31 Time: 11am-4pm ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 626210-A 6/16 5/26 626207-A 7/14 6/30 lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Summer 2022 61
A TRIP TO BLACKHAWK – WALKING LEVEL 3 Cool off by heading up to the mountains for some fun! Spend the day enjoying the main street, picturesque hikes, or trying your luck at one of many casinos located in town. Please bring water and wear comfortable shoes. The fee includes charter bus transportation, but meals are on your own. SENIOR SERVICES CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS – NEED TO KNOW WALKING LEVEL 3 Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Thursday Whether you have been to \"The Big Daddy Fees: R $15/ NR $18 of Them All\" or not, you are in for an Time: 10:30am-5pm action-packed day when you join us for ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY this bus trip to Cheyenne. We head out 626200-A 8/11 7/29 early to catch the day's opening parade in historic downtown Cheyenne, then head A LOVELAND ADVENTURE! to the event grounds, where we should be WALKING LEVEL 2 able to see the awe-inspiring Thunderbirds fly over several times. There will be time Let's head north for an adventure. Just to explore the Indian Village, the Old West a short 45 minutes away is some of the Museum, the many vendors and enjoy loveliest outdoor art that you will find. food. We will leave shortly after the rodeo's Over 9 million dollars of outdoor public art conclusion. Dust off your boots or comfy is installed in Loveland for all to see. We tennis shoes and join us on this adventure! will visit two parks and the downtown area Dress comfortably and bring money for where you can enjoy the art, shop and visit activities and food. The fee includes bus any of a number of fabulous restaurants for and rodeo tickets. a meal. This will be a day well spent! NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW Location: Lafayette Senior Center Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Wednesday Day: Wednesday Fees: R $15/ NR $18 Fees: R $55/ NR $66 Time: 9am-4pm Time: 7am-7pm ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 626209-A 8/31 8/10 626208-A 7/20 7/6 62 Summer 2022 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052
WELLNESS BASIC FOOT CARE ORTHO-BIONOMY® BODYWORK SENIOR SERVICES Foot care for those who need just the Ortho-Bionomy® is a therapeutic technique basics: a foot soak, short lotion massage that relieves pain by helping the body to and nail file pedicure. Service provided by rediscover its natural balance. This method Bonnie Miller, CNA. of osteopath-based bodywork, which Appointment required spaces fill quickly. includes working with structure, lymph, fluids, neurology, organs, and the endocrine NEED TO KNOW system, allows the body to relax while opening neurological pathways that assist Location: Senior Center with and speed up the process of healing. Fees: R $23/ NR $27 45-minute sessions. Times: 9-11:30am Dates: May 3, June 7, July 12, Aug. 2 Registration Deadline: 3 days in advance Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 NEED TO KNOW MEDICAL FOOT CARE Location: Senior Center A Registered Nurse from the Visiting Nurse Day: Monday Association (VNA) provides medical Foot Fees: R $35/ NR $42 Care for Seniors on the 3rd Wednesday Time: 10am-3pm of every month. Services include toenail Dates: May 9 & 23, June 13 & 27, trimming, callus filing, foot sensation, July 11 & 25, Aug. 15 & 29 circulation, overall foot health, and Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 blood pressure checks. The VNA handles all scheduling and payments. Call the HEARING CLINICS Colorado VNA at 303-698-5496 to schedule an appointment, ask questions, Family Hearing provides free audiology or see if this is a covered benefit of your services, including hearing screening, Kaiser plan. Credit cards are preferred, checking and cleaning ears, and inspecting checks are accepted. and cleaning hearing aids. Appointment required. NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW Location: Senior Center Days: Wednesday Location: Senior Center Time: 9am-4pm Fees: Free Fees: $40 MFC Time: 1-2:30pm $15 Fingernails Dates: June 14, Aug. 16 Dates: May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17 Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 Appointment required. Call 303-698-6496 lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Summer 2022 63
PARKS & OPEN SPACE Heron Lake Open Space Waneka Lake Trail Sunset Maple Park Greenlee Wildlife Preserve PARKS & OPEN SPACE Coal Creek Trail Lafayette's Open Space and trail system provide recreation and wildlife viewing opportunities throughout the community. Lafayette's Open Space contributes to the small-town feel that residents and businesses find appealing PARKS Twenty parks with water features, play structures, shelters (available to rent), restrooms, and more. TRAILS Over 23 miles of soft-surface trails for hiking and biking offer plenty of wild adventure for the whole family. Amenities include shade, benches, and pet pick-up stations. OPEN SPACE Lafayette's 1,617 acres of solely- and jointly-owned Open Spaces exhibit how residents and wildlife can flourish together. Open Space properties provide organic farms, environmental education, nature discovery, trail recreation, and wildlife viewing opportunities, including amazing birding, prairie dog colonies, and coyote dens. Learn about upcoming Open Space programs on the following pages. FOR A FULL LIST OF PARKS , TRAILS, OPEN SPACES, AND THEIR AMENITIES, PLEASE VISIT: lafayetteco.gov/Facilities 64 Summer 2022 | OPEN SPACE | 303-661-1268
OPEN SPACE PROGRAMS All Open Space nature programs are free. Reservations are required for all programs. Visit the enrollment page for more information for each program. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For all questions or concerns please contact Naturalist Martin Ogle. The Shack at Waneka Lake is an interpretive, educational center located between Waneka Lake and Greenlee Wildlife Preserve. Visit The Shack to discover more about Colorado flora and fauna, the future of sustainability, and the unique connections between humans and earth. Open Saturdays and Sundays from 1-3 pm in May and 9-11am June through August. May LAFAYETTE BIRDS! STORIES & MUSIC- A BOULDER PHILHARMONIC STRING An ongoing birdwatching opportunity for beginning QUARTET PERFORMANCE birders (families and adults) who are invited to experience the fun of birdwatching the first Sunday The Boulder Phil String Quartet presents a of every month. Knowledgeable birdwatchers will magnificent outdoor family concert. Learn how be on hand to bring the world of birds alive. View composers use music to tell a story while birds and ducks, herons, and other water birds, and a variety breezes provide accompaniment. of songbirds at the Greenlee Wildlife Preserve located in Lake Waneka Park. NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW Location: Greenlee Wildlife Preserve Location: Outdoor Classroom adjacent to the BBRC Day: Sunday Fees: Free Day: Sunday Time: 1-3pm Time: 2-3pm Dates: May 1, June 5, July 3, Aug 7 Ages: 8 and up Ages: All ages welcome DATE ACTIVITY # DATES ACTIVITY # DATES ACTIVITY # 5/15 727500-A 5/1 727300-A 6/5 727300-B 7/3 727300-C 8/7 727300-D MOTHERS' DAY OUTING THREE LEAF FARM TOUR PARKS & OPEN SPACE ON COAL CREEK AND ADJACENT OPEN SPACE Celebrate Mothers' Day with a walk along Coal Tour Three Leaf Farm and the 6-acre property Creek. This family walk, led by naturalist, Martin along Coal Creek adjacent to it. This public tour Ogle is an excellent opportunity to enjoy a spring offers an opportunity to discover the site's natural day, learn about the natural and human history of history and learn about the farm's operations, the Coal Creek, and thank Mom all at the same time! vegetables and herbs grown, and more. Limited to 20 people, and all ages welcome. NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW Location: Coal Creek Trailhead at S. Public Rd. Location: Three Leaf Farm Day: Sunday Day: Sunday Time: 2-3pm Ages: All ages welcome Time: 1-2:30pm DATE ACTIVITY # Ages: 6 and up 5/22 727400-A DATE ACTIVITY # 5/8 727700-A lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Summer 2022 65
JUNE JULY A TOUR OF BEAUPREZ BARN EXPLORING THE OPEN SPACE OUTDOOR CLASSROOM Join Bob Beauprez for a tour of his family barn, Families with kids are invited to enjoy fun, now a Lafayette Open Space property. Discover educational activities and mini-lessons at the the rich history of the Beauprez dairy business and Outdoor Classroom Open Space's brand new Lafayette's agriculture over the last 100 years. educational loop. Hear stories in the woods, tell time with your shadow, make tracks in the sand, NEED TO KNOW study a soil sample and more! Meet at the shelter between the skatepark and skate rink. Location: Beauprez Barn at 695 Beauprez Ave, Lafayette NEED TO KNOW Day: Saturday Time: 10-11am Location: Outdoor Classroom Ages: 13 and up adjacent to the BBRC DATE ACTIVITY # Day: Saturday Time: 9-10:30am 6/25 727200-A Ages: 5-10 DATE ACTIVITY # 7/23 727701-A AUGUST PARKS & OPEN SPACE CREATURES OF THE CREEK- HIDDEN STORIES HANDS-ON DISCOVERY OF LIFE ALONG COAL CREEK IN AND AROUND COAL CREEK As we walk or bike along Coal Creek in Lafayette, we Be a part of a fascinating morning of discovering often pass natural wonders and subtle signs of our the life of Coal Creek! Expert guidance will allow area's human history without even knowing they you and your family to find the fish, inspect the are there. This stream corridor has amazing stories insects, binocular the birds and mind the mammals. to tell; pioneers and coal mines; wildlife, ancient We will meet at the entrance for Coal Creek at the rocks; farming, waterways, stagecoach stops, and end of Elysian Field Drive. Ages 8 and older. more. This leisurely 3-mile loop walk begins at the Public Road trailhead. Limited to 18 people. NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW Registration Deadline: Aug 6 Location: Coal Creek at Elysian Field Drive Location: Coal Creek Trailhead at Day: Saturday S. Public Road Time: 10am-noon Day: Saturday Ages: 8 and up Time: 10-11:30am DATE ACTIVITY # Ages: 6 and up DATE ACTIVITY # 8/6 727000-A 8/13 727501-A 66 Summer 2022 | OPEN SPACE | 303-661-1268
INDIAN PEAKS COLORADO'S PREMIER GOLF COURSE Indian Peaks Golf Course offers a fun yet challenging test of golf for players of all abilities. Hale Irwin's Signature Design offers six sets of tees suitable for any golfer. Known for excellent greens and superb course conditions, Indian Peaks also has an excellent practice facility with a driving range, putting green, and a short game practice area. Colorado's favorite public facility all players must visit! 2300 INDIAN PEAKS TRAIL, LAFAYETTE, CO (303) 666-4706 www.indianpeaksgolf.com INDIAN PEAKS GOLF COURSE Book Tee Times INDIAN PEAKS GOLF ACADEMY Course Rates The Indian Peaks Golf Academy offers instruction for JOIN OUR E-CLUB all golfers, including clinics and private lessons. Use the links below to register! Stay informed about all happenings at Indian Peaks. Learn about specials, sales, golf clinics, Lessons and Golf Clinics and more. Private lessons PREFERRED PLAYER CARD FAMILY GOLF PLAN PARKS & OPEN SPACE A \"must-have\" for anyone that plays Indian Use the link above to learn about Indian Peak's Peaks on a regular or semi-regular basis! Family Golf plan available 7 days a week after 5pm, Purchase a $69 Preferred Player Card and April through October. Get the whole family involved. receive the following benefits: One FREE Junior (7-17 yrs) green fee with one $7 off the standard green fee for ten paid adult green fee (standard fee). rounds of golf. Additional Junior players are just $5 each! The 11th round of golf is FREE! 10% discount off full-priced golf shop LAFAYETTE RESIDENT AWARD PROGRAM merchandise and food in \"The Peaks\" Bar and Grill. Start earning resident awards points with every full- No expiration date price green fee purchased. Use the link above to learn about Indian Peak's Resident Award program and how to earn a free round of golf. VIEW THE INDIAN PEAKS COURSE TOUR Visit us at IndianPeaklsaGfaoylef.tcteocmo.gfoorv/mReocrereiantifoonrm|aStuimonm. er 2022 67
POLICIES POLICIES RECREATION CENTER ► Appropriate apparel must be worn in accordance with POLICIES & PROCEDURES the area of the facility being used. Shoes and shirts are required at all times. Only non-marking shoes are All facility guests using a daily fee area must check-in at allowed in the racquetball courts or in the gymnasium. the front reception desk. Guests found to be using the Proper swim attire (bathing suits) must be worn in all facility without paying will be asked to leave and may be pools. No street clothes will be allowed in the pools. suspended from future use. Shirts and close-toed, non-marking shoes are required in the weight room and gymnasium. ► There is no smoking, chewing tobacco, marijuana, alcoholic beverages or gum allowed in the Center. ► Changes in the recreation schedule may occur without Food and drink are permitted only in designated areas notice. Lap swim and open swim times may change. Call (lobby, multiuse rooms, outdoor patio). Sports drinks the Recreation Center at 303-665-0469 or the information and water brought past the front desk must be in a line at 303-665-0468 if you have any questions. spill-proof, non-breakable bottle. No glass is allowed The recreation staff will enforce all rules and safety policies in the Center. for the benefit and enjoyment of all. Our Center Staff is always available to help you. If you have any feedback, ► Equipment, including basketballs, racquetball racquets please feel free to contact any member of the staff. and balls, and a Walleyball set are available for check out for current members of an active status household CODE OF CONDUCT from the Front Desk The City of Lafayette Recreation & Facility Management ► The Recreation Center is NOT responsible for lost or Department seeks to create a welcoming environment for stolen articles. It is strongly recommended that you all facility users and program/activity participants. To do not bring any valuables into the Center. Please help ensure a safe and satisfactory experience for all, the turn in any found articles to the lost and found at the City expects that respectful, courteous and considerate front desk. Lost items may be identified and retrieved behavior is exhibited at all times by those visiting our from the front desk. facilities and participating in programs and activities. ► A courtesy phone is located in the vestibule and A violation of the Code of Conduct may include, but is outside the family locker rooms for personal calls. not limited to: disorderly conduct, the use of offensive, Please be considerate of other guests when using threatening or abusive language or gestures, theft, mobile phones in the facility. public intoxication, use of drugs, sexual misconduct, harassment, failure to cooperate with Department ► The Center lockers operate on a padlock system. personnel, possession of any type of weapon, non- Patrons may bring a personal lock to secure compliance with Department rules and regulations, any belongings in a locker. If needed, combination unlawful activity, and any other behavior deemed to be padlocks are available for purchase at the Front Desk disruptive. The City reserves the right to deny admission for $8.00. Staff will cut off personal locks remaining and or take appropriate disciplinary actions against any on lockers at the end of each business day. Personal individual violating this Code of Conduct. items remaining in the locker will be placed in lost and found. Check for items at the Front Desk. After PERSONAL TRAINER POLICIES three weeks, if not claimed, lost and found items will be donated to Sister Carmen. ► Personal Training clients must notify their trainer, Fitness Coordinator or Front Desk staff at least 24 hours ► Cameras/camera phones are not allowed in the locker in advance of a session to reschedule. Cancellations and room areas. Please stow these items in a bag or changes made less than 24 hours prior to the session carrying case. and any missed appointments will be charged in full. ► Family Locker Rooms are available for use by adults ► The Lafayette Recreation Center does not permit personal with young children and patrons who require training in exchange for money or services by anyone in assistance in the locker room. the facility other than authorized City of Lafayette staff. ► Racquetball reservations may be made two days in advance. Failure to show for a racquetball reservation without a two hour notice may result in a suspension of court reservation privileges. Racquets are available for checkout during your reserved time on the court only. Adult annual pass holders may reserve seven days in advance. 68 Summer 2022 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469
POLICIES AGE GUIDELINES ALL AREAS: For your child’s safety, all children under ten (10) years of age must be supervised by a guest 16 years or older. LOCKER ROOMS: In the best interest of all our patrons, children six (6) years of age and older are required to use the gender- appropriate locker room. RUNNING TRACK: Available to anyone age 12 years and older. Infants are permitted in a personal baby carrier/harness only. Strollers are not permitted on the track. POOL AREAS: Children five (5) years of age or younger, who will be swimming, must display the appropriate wristband and be accompanied by a paying guest 16 years or older who is in the water, within arms reach of the child(ren). Children 6 - 9 years of age must be supervised by a guest 16 years or older who is present and attentive in the pool area. FITNESS AREAS: Weight and fitness equipment is available to anyone age 15 years and older. Those between the ages of 15-17 must complete a weight room/fitness equipment orientation. PARTICIPANTS WITH DISABILITIES People with disabilities are welcome and invited to contact the Recreation Department at 303-665-0469 to discuss the need for adaptations and assistance. Requests for scheduled activities should be made at least two weeks before the start date. Families with children with disabilities are encouraged to complete the Support Assistance Form available at the BBRC Front Desk when registering. The appropriate Recreation Department staff member will contact you after receiving the completed questionnaire. The City of Lafayette does not provide customized care or individualized personal assistance. POLICIES lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Summer 2022 69
POLICIES WANEKA LAKE BOATHOUSE EXPERIENCE A WANEKA STATE OF MIND THIS SUMMER 1600 CARIA DRIVE, LAFAYETTE | 303-673-9124 | LAFAYETTECO.GOV/WANEKA 70 Summer 2022 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469
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