We now have a Senior center!
Town of Lake City has given us free use of the back meeting room (kitchen as well) of the Armory for use as a Senior Center.
We want to personally thank Ben Hake for his assistance in making this happen. Hinsdale County has also “stepped up” and has set aside some money to be used through the end of the year for operational costs. In addition, Silver Thread Public Health will be interviewing candidates for a Senior Coordinator position to oversee the seniors’ program.
SO… that being said, beginning August 2nd, the Senior Center will be open EVERY FRIDAY from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Complimentary coffee and snacks will be available. If anyone has any unwanted board or card games, puzzles, a couple card tables, silverware, dishes, please bring them by the Center on any Friday or contact Cheryl Tate at (970) 208-3520.
So come by and socialize, visit, and have fun.
In September we will expand senior programs and services. A home-cooked meal will be served every second and fourth Friday of the month 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. Homebound meals will also be available.
A slot will be allotted for Seniors walking in the Armory in the afternoons. Presentations and other events will be scheduled. Depending on how much the Senior Center is used in August, we will evaluate adding another day(s) the center is open. We welcome all suggestions and ideas to help make the Center a real asset to our community.
AND, MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Tuesday evening, August 20, at 7 p.m. is Senior Movie Night (60+) at Mountaineer Movie Theatre. Phil will be showing “True Grit” with John Wayne. Admission is free of charge. If attendance is good, Phil will continue to offer additional movies inclusive to Seniors.
The Team of Senior Connections want to especially thank Greg Levine, whom we asked to come on board in February. He conducted a survey of a sampling of Seniors that gave us valuable information on the needs, wants, and desires of our Seniors. We wouldn’t be where we are now without him.
Senior Connections also wish to thank Christian Community Services, Tri-County Health in Montrose, and a few indivisuals for their donations that helped us “get off the ground.” If anyone or group would like to make a donation, please make a check payable to STPHD (Silver Thread Public Health District). Please note “Senior Connections” in the memo line. Send the check to Cheryl Tate, P.O. Box 958, Lake City CO 81235.
And last, we need volunteers to help cook, a couple drivers to deliver homebound lunches, and just support the Center.
Thank you!
Sincerely,
The Senior Connections Team
Lori Lawrence, Rick Hernandez, Lonnie Sweet, Faye Underwood, Mary Nettleton, Dan McGee, Dawn Kortmeyer, Cheryl Tate, Tara Hardy, and Greg Levine
