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 Senior Services has a Chromebook laptop available for short duration check-out. Please call 303-665-9052 for more information. LOAN CLOSET AARP SMART DRIVER SENIOR SERVICES Lafayette Senior Services' Loan Closet helps Improve your skills and increase your safety individuals and care partners avoid the when driving. Earn a certification valid for expense of buying adaptive equipment. Borrow three years; graduates may qualify for a equipment from 1 to 3 months with a $5 per discount on their auto insurance. Open to all month (resident) and $8 per month (non- individuals 50 and older. resident) fee. Click here to learn more. ▶ Fees: $20 AARP Members, $25 Non-Members/ HOME MODIFICATION GRANT Free for current AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Holders. Lafayette Senior Services offers grant funds ▶ Payment made to the instructor at class. Cash or for home accessibility and safety modification check only. projects to enable residents aged 55+ to age in place. The program serves homeowners and NEED TO KNOW renters if the landlord contributes, and funding is often combined with grants from other Location: Lafayette Senior Center sources. Click here to learn more. Day: Tuesday Time: 12:30-5pm SNOW REMOVAL PROGRAM ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Our volunteer-powered Snow Removal program is for Lafayette residents age 55 and older for whom 636500-A 9/13 9/12 hiring a service provider presents a financial 636500-B 11/15 11/14 hardship. Contact us to see if you qualify. lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Fall 2022 51
SHORT-TERM ASSISTANCE PROGRAM This financial program can provide a one-time payment for a wide range of services. Payments for emergencies, urgently needed services, or assistive devices are paid directly to the vendor or service provider. Funds are available for low-income Lafayette residents 60 years of age or older. Use Short-Term Assistance Services for: ▶ Home/Auto Repairs ▶ Utilities, Rent, Deposit ▶ Durable Medical Equipment ▶ Clutter Elimination ▶ Other services approved on a case-by-case basis *Medications, medical treatments, and property taxes are not covered. Awards, typically less than $500, are made on a case-by-case basis where factors considered include the client’s situation, availability of funds, additional funding partners, and more. If you need short-term financial assistance, please call 303-665-9052 or email [email protected] to schedule a time to meet with our Resource Coordinator. SENIOR SERVICES ESTATE PLANNING MADE EASY 2023 MEDICARE UPDATES PRESENTED BY MEDICARE Wills, powers of attorney, and living wills TEACHERS INC. - get a tough job finished! In a single, easy session, you'll complete a will, financial power The Medicare Annual Election Period is Oct. of attorney, and combined medical directive 15-Dec. 7. If you're on Medicare, you might (including a living will, medical power of feel bombarded with mail, TV ads, and phone attorney, and organ donation), all with the calls this time of year. This class will review help of Colorado licensed attorney Mike the basics of Medicare Advantage and Part Anderson. This class includes all materials, D prescription drug plans and give you an witnessing, notarizing, individual review, and overview of expected changes in 2023. After plenty of time for discussion and questions. the presentation, Medicare Teachers Inc. will Participants do not need to bring anything to be available for one-on-one meetings for the program, and the fee is per person. Must more specific questions about the 2023 plans. register at least one week before the program. NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW Location: Lafayette Senior Center Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Wednesday Fees: Free Day: Wednesday Time: 9-10am Time: 1-3pm ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Ages: 21 and older 636502-A 10/12 10/11 Fees: • Free – 60 and older who are residents of Boul- der County. Sponsored by Boulder County Area Agency on Aging. • $125 - 60 and older who are not residents of Boulder County • R $125 / NR $150 – Ages 21-59 ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 636501-A 10/5 9/28 636501-B 12/7 11/30 52 Fall 2022 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052
ENVIRONMENTALLY FALL PREVENTION WEEK – SENIOR SERVICES FRIENDLY OPTIONS FOR SEP. 18-24 YOUR BODY WHEN YOU NO LONGER NEED IT Please be on the lookout for Fall Prevention classes and seminars through the Lafayette Have you thought about the final footprint Senior Center, Boulder County Area Agency you want to leave when you exit this world? on Aging and other local senior centers as we There are so many more options than Stand Up for Fall Prevention. conventional burial and cremation. Join Sue Mackey of Out of the Box End-of-Life ONE HUNDRED YEARS Planning as we explore green burial, water OF FIRE PREVENTION cremation, body composting, organ and body donation, and many meaningful ways to Celebrate the One Hundredth anniversary of memorialize cremation ashes. Registration is Fire Prevention Week with the Lafayette Fire encouraged. Department (first held in 1922) by learning about your local resources for fire safety NEED TO KNOW and prevention and what you can do to keep yourself and your home safe. Snacks will be Location: Lafayette Senior Center provided. Day: Tuesday Fees: Free NEED TO KNOW Time: 1-3pm Location: Lafayette Senior Center ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Day: Tuesday Fees: Free 636503-A 10/25 10/24 Time: 2-3pm ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY REDUCING YOUR FALL RISK WITH CHINOOK PHARMACY 636505-A 10/11 10/10 Many factors play into our fear of falling. DECLUTTERING CLASS Did you know that your medications could put you at a higher risk of falling? A Are you thinking of downsizing your home now Chinook Pharmacy Pharmacist will discuss or in the future? Or do you need to make more medications that could put you at a higher room by decluttering your existing home? risk and will review your current medications Anne Shaw will provide tips on simplifying with you. Don't miss this opportunity to get your life by following the five easy steps for your medication questions answered. downsizing. Learn practical decluttering solutions, best practices for hiring professional NEED TO KNOW organizers, movers, estate liquidators, etc. Time will be provided for questions. Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Tuesday NEED TO KNOW Fees: Free Time: 11am-12pm Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Tuesday ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Fees: Free Time: 2-3pm 636504-A 9/20 9/19 ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 636506-A 11/1 10/31 lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Fall 2022 53
HANDLING GRIEF NEED TO KNOW DURING THE HOLIDAYS Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Tuesday Holidays are often difficult for those who have Fees: Free experienced the loss of a loved one. Instead of Time: 1:30-3pm being times of family togetherness, sharing, and thanksgiving, holidays can bring feelings ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY of sadness, loss, and emptiness. Please join 636507-A 11/8 11/7 Tru Hospice in discussing grief and loss during the holidays and learn coping ideas. HELPFUL COMMUNITY RESOURCE PHONE NUMBERS SENIOR SERVICES LOCAL 303-665-5588 Lafayette City Hall 303-665-9052 Lafayette Senior Center 303-665-0469 Bob L. Burger Recreation Center 833-456-3359 Ride Free Lafayette 303-665-5571 Lafayette Police - Non-Emergency 303-665-9661 Lafayette Fire Department - Non-Emergency 303-689-4000 Good Samaritan Medical Center 303-665-0566 Coal Creek Cafe/Meals on Wheels 303-665-4342 SisterCarmen Community Center 303-441-1617 BOULDER COUNTY 303-415-7000 Area Agency on Aging (AAA) 303-441-1100 Boulder Community Health 303-441-3980 Boulder County Public Health 303-413-7555 Boulder County Veteran Services 303-441-1000 Boulder County Workforce 303-441-3700 Boulder Housing and Human Services 303-443-8500 District Attorney Community Protection Mental Health Parners 800-272-3900 303-447-2848 OTHER 877-405-5872 Alzheimer's Association Via Mobility Services Social Security - Louisville Office 54 Fall 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 WALKING TOUR OF ART NEED TO KNOW SENIOR SERVICES ON THE STREET IN LAFAYETTE Location: Lafayette Senior Center All who wander are not lost. Wander with Day: Thursday us and learn about the City of Lafayette's Fees: R $4/ NR $5 public art installations. Stacey Bernstein, Time: 10:30-11:30am Lafayette's Public Art Coordinator, will ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY guide us on a walking tour through around 20 art pieces and provide interesting facts 636217-A 9/8 9/7 and information about each one. Our walk will be a little over a one-mile, and we will return to our starting point. Dress for the weather and wear your walking shoes. We hope you will join us! lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Fall 2022 55
HIKE AND BIKE CLUB Hike Goshawk to Doudy Draw Trail Are you 50 or older and looking for others Sep. 26 | 9am | 7 miles to hike or bike with? If you answered 'yes,' this club is for you! Join others for 9am Meet at the Doudy Draw trailhead, 4100 hikes beginning at the trailhead or bike Eldorado Springs Drive, across the street rides. Bring water, snacks, and appropriate from the South Mesa trailhead. This hike gear. These adventures are free of has beautiful views of the Flat Irons and charge. Please sign waiver. Eldorado Canyon. Elevation gain: 1207 ft. Bike Rides: Bike Anthem Trail ▶ All rides begin at the Senior Center. Sep. 19 | 9am | 15-20 miles Then the group will ride to the designated trailhead. Meet at Senior Center and bike over to Public ▶ Average pace: 10 mph Road Trailhead. We'll ride east to the junction ▶ Bike rides are on roads and gravel. of Anthem Ranch Trails from there then make Hybrid, mountain, or gravel bikes are a counterclockwise loop of Anthem Ranch, preferred. rejoin Coal Creek Trail, and return to the Senior Center. Hike Upper Big Bluestem, Mesa, and Towhee Trail Sep. 12 | 9am | 6 miles Bike Rock Creek and Sterns Lake Trail Meet at the South Mesa trailhead, 4111 Eldorado Springs Drive, across the street Oct. 3 | 9am | 15-20 miles from the Dowdy Draw trailhead. We'll hike the South Mesa and Upper Bluestem trail Meet at Senior Center and bike over to near Eldorado Canyon. Public Road Trailhead. We'll ride east on Elevation gain: 849 ft. Coal Creek Trail to the junction of Rock Creek Trail, south to Stearns Lake, stop for a snack, and return the way we came. SO, WHAT SHOULD I EAT? A FUN TOUR OF NATURAL GROCERS SENIOR SERVICES Grocery shopping can be confusing, with so NEED TO KNOW many choices and labels to read. Navigate the options with Helen Dohrman, Natural Location: Lafayette Senior Center Grocers' Nutritional Health Coach! Together Day: Tuesday we'll learn how to eat the colors of the Fees: R $4/ NR $5 rainbow, what to look for in free-range eggs, Time: 12:45-2:30pm how to read the \"Nutrition Facts Panel\" - ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY and more! We will take a quick trip together to the store. We will have a picnic with 636218-A 9/13 9/12 our purchased snacks back at the Center afterward if it is nice! 56 Fall 2022 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052
ROCKIES GAME CHEESEMAKING AND FARM TOUR VS. SAN FRANCISCO Tour the five-acre Briar Gate Farms, located Grab a friend or make some new ones and west of Longmont and overlooking the join us for the ball game. Today the Rockies foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and learn take on the San Francisco Giants at Coors to make cheese! We will see the milk house, Field. Leave your car in the parking lot at meet the Nubian goats who produce milk the Senior Center and ride in comfort in for the cheese, and visit other animals that our bus. Win, lose or draw; we will have make this farm their home. Our experience fun watching this American favorite! Wear will include learning to make cheese at comfortable shoes as there will be a fair home with a cheesemaking demonstration. amount of walking and money to buy your A late lunch (not included in the fee) at lunch. nearby Caprese Trattoria will continue our cheese-themed day. Please bring water and NEED TO KNOW wear comfortable shoes. Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Thursday NEED TO KNOW Fees: R $25/ NR $30 Time: 11am-6pm Location: Lafayette Senior Center ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Day: Tuesday 636219-A 9/22 9/21 Fees: R $55/ NR $65 Time: 10am-4pm TREE WALK AT WANEKA LAKE ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 636220-A 9/27 9/13 If you'd like to be able to identify tree GERRY MORRELL'S GUIDED HISTORY SENIOR SERVICES species when enjoying the outdoors, join OF LAFAYETTE BUS TOUR Amy Lentz, tree expert and CSU extension horticulturist, for a Tree Walk at Waneka Gerry Morrell can tell us! Gerry, a local Lake. Park in the west lot at Waneka Lake historian who worked for the Lafayette Fire and meet at the boathouse. We will walk the Department for over 40 years and served 1.2-mile loop while learning tips and tricks as fire chief for 18 of those years, will share to identify trees. Wear comfortable shoes, Lafayette's history as we drive its streets. dress for the weather and bring a water Learn the fascinating history of this lovely bottle. town by joining us! Meet at the Senior Center to board the bus and explore. NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW Location: Waneka Lake Park Day: Wednesday Location: Lafayette Senior Center Fees: R $2/ NR $4 Day: Thursday Time: 9:30am-11am Fees: R $8/ NR $10 ACTIVITY # DATES REGISTER BY Time: 1-3pm ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 636221-A 9/28 9/27 636229-A 10/6 10/5 lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Fall 2022 57
BBQ AND ELK BULGING Join us for a beautiful ride to the Rocky Mountain National Park where we will find a spot to enjoy dinner and hopefully listen to the elk bugle during mating season.* The trip includes hamburgers, hot dogs, potato salad, fruit, chips and cookies, drinks, and transportation. Bring warm clothes for the evening and a folding chair. *Seeing and hearing the elk bugle is not guaranteed. NEED TO KNOW WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES Location: Lafayette Senior Center Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Day: Thursday Museum will provide an entertaining and Fees: R $35/ NR $40 educational experience found nowhere else Time: 3-10pm in Colorado with a hangar full of rocketry, ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY space, and aircraft exhibits. We will travel to Denver for this unique and entertaining 636223-A 10/13 10/10 museum, where we will tour the museum and have lunch on our fun day out! Please THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY wear good walking shoes and bring money for lunch. It's all about the BIG animals at the Wild Animal Sanctuary! Located in Keensburg, NEED TO KNOW CO, the Wild Animal Sanctuary is home to more than 650 lions, tigers, bears, wolves, Location: Lafayette Senior Center and many more types of wild and exotic Day: Thursday animals that call the Wild Animal Sanctuary Fees: R $30/ NR $36 home. Join us as we head north to explore! Time: 10am-4pm There will be a lot of walking and a lot of ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY fun. We will have lunch along the way; you will need to bring money for this. Please 636225-A 11/3 10/27 wear comfortable clothing for walking and being outdoors. SENIOR SERVICES NEED TO KNOW Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Thursday Fees: R $35/ NR $42 Time: 10am-5pm ACTIVITY # DATES REGISTER BY 636224-A 10/20 10/16 58 Fall 2022 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052
CANDLELIGHT DINNER THEATER- SHOPPING TRIP WHITE CHRISTMAS TO CASTLE ROCK OUTLETS Attend opening night of this holiday classic! Shop the largest Outlet Center on the Front White Christmas is about Bob Wallace and Range in Castle Rock with friends on a Phil Davis, veterans who have a successful self-led shopping adventure! With nearly song-and-dance act after World War II. 100 stores, you are sure to find something! With romance in mind, the two follow a duo Invite a friend or two and sign up for this of beautiful singing sisters en route to their trip south. Bring money for shopping and Christmas show at a Vermont lodge, which lunch and wear shoes for walking. There is just happens to be owned by Bob and Phil's room on the bus has room to haul several former army commander. With a dazzling bags per person back to Lafayette. score featuring well-known standards including \"Blue Skies,\" I Love A Piano,\" NEED TO KNOW How Deep Is the Ocean,\" and the perennial title song, White Christmas is an uplifting Location: Lafayette Senior Center musical worthy of year-round productions. Day: Wednesday Your ticket includes a round-trip bus from Fees: R $15/ NR $18 and to the Senior Center and your main Time: 10am-4pm dish and gratuity. Drinks and dessert are an ACTIVITY # DATES REGISTER BY additional cost. 636222-A 11/30 11/23 NEED TO KNOW HOLIDAY LIGHTS TRIP Location: Lafayette Senior Center There's nothing quite like viewing displays Day: Thursday of holiday lights to warm our hearts and Fees: R $75/ NR $90 put us into the spirit of the holidays. We Time: 5-10pm will do the driving, so all you need to do is ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY sit back and enjoy the views! The trip will start at the Senior Center with hot cocoa 636226-A 11/17 11/10 and cookies. The trip fee includes treats and transportation. NEED TO KNOW SENIOR SERVICES Location: Lafayette Senior Center Day: Thursday Fees: R $8/ NR $10 Time: 5-8pm ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 636216-A 12/8 12/7 636216-B 12/13 12/12 lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Fall 2022 59
HOLIDAY LUNCH AT THE GAYLORD JAVA CRAWL Get into the holiday spirit by traveling Do you love a good cup of coffee or chai with us to the Gaylord in Aurora. Acres of and good company with whom to enjoy festive decorations, shopping, and dining your beverage? Meet us at the Senior Cener, await. Leave the driving to us; all you need and we will take a bus to out some of the to do is spend your self-guided day with hot spots in town and try a cookie here friends having fun and enjoying lunch. and a latte there! We will tour around until Bring money for lunch and shopping, and we can't drink or talk anymore! Be ready be prepared to do some walking in this to have good conversations and enjoy gorgeous 580,139 square-foot complex. discovering fun spots. Please don't forget to bring money to treat yourself to whatever NEED TO KNOW looks delightful at each stop! Location: Lafayette Senior Center NEED TO KNOW Day: Wednesday Fees: R $15/ NR $18 Location: Lafayette Senior Center Time: 10:30am-4pm Day: Tuesday ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY Fees: R $3/ NR $5 Time: 9am-12pm 636227-A 12/14 12/7 ACTIVITY # DATE REGISTER BY 636228-A 12/20 12/17 SENIOR SERVICES EXTENDED TRAVEL From time to time, the Senior Center may partner with extended travel companies to offer trips out of state or country so that a group of older adults from Lafayette can travel together. If you have trips you would like to see offered. Please see our Recreation Coordinator at the Senior Center. 60 Fall 2022 | SENIOR SERVICES | 303-665-9052
WELLNESS BASIC FOOT CARE ORTHO-BIONOMY® BODYWORK Foot care for those who need just the basics: Ortho-Bionomy is a therapeutic technique that a foot soak, short lotion massage and nail file relieves pain by helping the body to rediscover pedicure. Service provided by Bonnie Miller, CNA. its natural balance. This method of osteopath- Appointment required spaces fill quickly. based bodywork, which includes working with structure, lymph, fluids, neurology, organs, NEED TO KNOW and the endocrine system, allows the body to relax while opening neurological pathways that Location: Senior Center assist with and speed up the process of healing. Fees: R $23/ NR $27 Laura Samel, an Ortho-Bionomy practitioner, Times: 9-11:30am provides 45-minute hand or foot sessions. Dates: Sep. 6, Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 Registration Deadline: 3 days in advance MEDICAL FOOT CARE NEED TO KNOW SENIOR SERVICES The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) provides Location: Senior Center Medical Foot Care, including toenail trimming, Day: Monday calluses filing, foot sensation, circulation, Fees: R $35/ NR $42 overall foot health, and blood pressure checks. Time: 9am-2pm Call the Colorado VNA at 303-698-6496 to Dates: Sep. 12 & 26, Oct. 10 & 24, schedule an appointment, for questions, or Nov. 7 & 21, Dec. 5 & 19 to see if this is a covered benefit of your Kaiser Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 plan. Credit cards are preferred, cash and checks are accepted. HEARING CLINICS NEED TO KNOW Family Hearing provides free audiology ser- vices, including hearing screening, checking Location: Senior Center and cleaning ears, and inspecting and cleaning Days: Wednesday hearing aids. Appointment required. Time: 9am-4pm Fees: $55 MFC NEED TO KNOW $15 Fingernails Dates: Sep. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21 Location: Senior Center Appointment required. Call 303-698-6496 Fees: Free Time: 1-2:30pm LYONS CLUB GLASSES Dates: Oct. 18, Dec. 13 Appointment required. Call 303-665-9052 The Senior Center is proud to partner with our local Lyons Club to offer FREE sunglasses and reading glasses to seniors in need. The Lafayette Lyons Clubs accepts donations of no longer needed prescription glasses, reading glasses, and sunglasses. Stop by the Senior Center on the following dates if you need reading glasses or sunglasses: Dates: TBD lafayetteco.gov/Seniors | Fall 2022 61
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 62 Fall 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 (times vary) June through August. MOUNTAIN LIONS- ELUSIVE YET PREDICTABLE David Neils will share his passion and study of mountain lions over the last two decades. All footage is of the completely wild behavior of wild animals in wild places. The presentation will include the ecology of these big cats, misconceptions, and safety considerations. Reservations are not required for this event. NEED TO KNOW Location: Lafayette Library Day: Tuesday Time: 6:30-8pm ACTIVITY # DATES 737000-A 10/18 \"THE CANADA GEESE ARE LAFAYETTE BIRDS! PARKS & OPEN SPACE CACKLING!\" – AN EXPLORA- TION OF COLORADO GEESE An ongoing birdwatching opportunity for beginning birders (families and adults) who are invited to The Cackling Goose, formerly considered a experience the fun of birdwatching on the subspecies of the Canada Goose, is the most first Sunday of every month. Knowledgeable numerous in Colorado. But Canada Geese live here birdwatchers will be on hand to bring the world of all year long, and many other geese migrate through birds alive. View ducks, herons, and other water or winter here. Join Martin Ogle at the Lafayette birds, and a variety of songbirds at the Greenlee Library for a fun introduction to geese In time for Wildlife Preserve located in Waneka Lake Park. the fall migration. NEED TO KNOW NEED TO KNOW Location: Waneka Lake Park Location: Lafayette Library Day: Sunday Day: Tuesday Time: 1-3pm Time: 6:30-7:30pm Ages: 8 and older ACTIVITY # DATES ACTIVITY # DATES 737300-A 9/4 737300-B 10/2 737001-A 11/15 737300-C 11/6 737300-D 12/4 lafayetteco.gov/Recreation | Fall 2022 63
HIDDEN STORIES ALONG COAL CREEK As we walk or bike along Coal Creek in Lafayette, we often pass natural wonders and subtle signs of our area's human history without even knowing they are there. This stream corridor has an amazing story– one of pioneers and coal mines; wildlife and ancient rocks; waterways; farming and stage-coach stops, and much more. This leisurely 3-mile walk begins and ends at the Public Road trailhead on Coal Creek. NEED TO KNOW SOUNDS OF NATURE - Location: Coal Creek Trailhead at S. Public Rd. FAMILY NATURE OUTING Day: Sunday ON COAL CREEK Time: 1-2:30pm Ages: 8 and older Take a break from the holiday rush to enjoy the winter scenery and explore the sounds of nature ACTIVITY # DATES with a family outing along Coal Creek. 737500-A 10/23 Registration required. BOOK DISCUSSION: NEED TO KNOW \"THE NATURE PRINCIPLE\" Location: Coal Creek Trailhead at S. Public Rd. Author Richard Louv has written volumes about Day: Saturday the importance of getting kids outside. In this book, Time: 1-2:30pm The Nature Principle,\" he goes one step further, and advocates for the connection of environmental ACTIVITY # DATES understanding with all careers young people might want to enter. Read \"The Nature Principle\" and 737700-A 12/10 come join in the discussion! PARKS & OPEN SPACE NEED TO KNOW WORLD MIGRATORY Location: Lafayette Library Day: Tuesday BIRD DAY CELEBRATION Time: 6:30-7:30pm Ages: 11 and older Explore the wonderful world of birds in a beautiful place! See live birds of prey up close and learn ACTIVITY # DATES about migration, marshes, and the role avian 737600-A 12/6 friends play in our lives. Enjoy games, art projects, and a scavenger hunt. This event will feature local organizations with great activities and displays to entertain and educate. No registration is required. NEED TO KNOW Location: Waneka Lake Park Day: Sunday Time: 1-3pm ACTIVITY # DATES 737701-A 9/18 64 Fall 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 IndianPeaksGollfa.fcaoymettfeocrom.goovre/Riencfroeramtioantio|nF.all 2022 65
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. 66 Fall 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 | Fall 2022 67
POLICIES LAFAYETTE SENIOR CENTER ART SHOWCASE CALL FOR ARTISTS AGE 55+ SEPTEMBER 1-30, 2022 ENTRY DETAILS Register & Submit Pieces: Now thru Aug. 26 Fee: R $5 / NR $6 For more information, contact Senior Services at 303-665-9052 68 Fall 2022 | Bob L. Burger Recreation Center | 303-665-0469
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