The Gilpin County Senior Program offers a variety of activities and services for the seniors of our community.
Senior Services Coordinator, Mary Ellen Makosky
gilpinseniors
@gilpincounty.org
15193 Hwy 119
Black Hawk, CO 80422
phone: 303-582-5444
fax: 303-582-5798
September 2024 Events
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2 Closed. Happy Labor Day! | 3 | 4 Free Senior Fit | 5 Grocery Shopping, Bergen Park Wal-Mart | 6 Free Senior Fit Exercise Class 11AM |
9 Community Center is closed | 10
| 11 Lunch at Justice Center @ 12:15 Free Bingo | 12 Grocery Shopping Bergen Park Wal-Mart | 13 Lunch at Justice Center |
16 Community Center is closed | 17
| 18 Lunch at Justice Center | 19 Grocery Shopping Bergen Park King Soopers | 20 Lunch at Justice Center @ 12:15 Free Bingo |
23 Community Center is closed | 24
| 25 Lunch at Justice Center @ 12:15 Free Bingo | 26 Grocery Shopping Bergen Park Wal-Mart | 27 Free Senior Fit Exercise Class 11AM |
30 Free Senior Fit Exercise Class 11AM |
Rides to Lunch, Events, and Medical Appointments are available to Gilpin County Seniors. $2.50 donation for one way trip. Please call Direct # 303-515-4292 for reservations.
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to Woody Snyder, Basil Leppek, Terri Detrano, Carol Robertson, Patrick Sullivan.
Please RSVP for Senior lunches at least 2 business days ahead of the luncheon you would like to attend (303-515-4292). Sometimes we have cancellations, so don’t hesitate to call the morning of, we might have space. We ask for a $2.50 donation for lunches.
We accept donations for the Senior Fit exercise classes.
September Menu
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- Adult Low-Impact Class
- Adult Strengthen, Stretch and Balance Class
Free to seniors 60 and older.
- Be a Handyman Volunteer for a Senior in your community!
- Chore Services Program
Need yard help and over 60 years old? Check out this new program!
- DRCOG Info & Assistance Program for Older Adults
The Denver Regional Council of Governments provides assistance to those wanting to remain independent in their homes and engaged in their communities.
- Food Bank Volunteers Needed
The Food Bank of the Rockies Mobile Pantry at Gold Mountain Village in Central City are in need of volunteers the third Tuesday of every month from 10:15 - 12:30 p.m.
- Free Food for Seniors
This is based on monthly income and made available through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. Also available is the Mobile Pantry, which is at Gold Mountain Village every third Tuesday from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Have Help Making Your Home Safe
- Home Delivered Meals
email by clicking here. - Scholarships to Classes
Scholarships to classes at the Gilpin County Community Center are available to any Gilpin County senior 60 years of age or older. There are no forms to fill out or eligibility requirements. The money used for these scholarships has been donated to our program by local citizens, families of deceased members and local businesses. To donate to this fund or to request a scholarship please call Mary Ellen @303.582.5444.
- Senior Classes at the Gilpin County Community Center
- Senior Nutrition and Activities
Hot, nutritious, and delicious lunches for seniors and their spouses are served twice a week at the Community Center. The Senior Program also provides educational and recreational activities. Call to sign up to be put on the monthly mailing list of calendar of events.
CONTACT: Mary Ellen Makosky, 303-515-4292 or email by clicking here.
- Senior Resource Center - Assistance for Visually Impaired Older Adults
Funding is available for low vision Seniors’ Resource Center clients to improve quality of life.
- Senior Transportation
Transportation for seniors and their spouses living in Gilpin County including scheduled senior luncheons, weekly grocery shopping, and medical/dental visits. Door-to-door service is provided.
CONTACT: Mary Ellen Makosky, 303-515-4292 or email by clicking here.
