Sedgwick County and the city of Thornton are the newest Colorado members of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. They join 20 other Colorado counties or localities that are also members, including places like Carbondale. The city’s age-friendly efforts have included repairing sidewalks and placing benches around the city to provide rest stops for walkers.
Staffers from AARP Colorado will be sharing information about livable communities and volunteer opportunities during this year’s Denver PrideFest weekend, June 15-16.
The annual Andrus Award is the highest honor a volunteer can receive from AARP. This award, as well as awards in a number of significant community categories, honors those who make a powerful difference in their community.
In partnership with the YMCA Colorado Springs and Downtown Ventures, get out and about on historic Downtown Colorado Springs walking tours, each with a different theme, on three consecutive Saturday mornings. Meet outside the Downtown YMCA, 207 N. Nevada, on the west side of the building; free parking in the Y parking garage (enter from westbound Bijou Street) A whisper system will be provided. Wear good walking shoes, and bring your own hat, sunscreen and water. Guests are always welcome on these walks, but they will need to register individually to sign the waiver.
Check out No Copay Radio and hear an interview with Mikayla Rogers about a one stop center for aging called Aging Resources of Douglas County. They are a central hub for all aging issues and concerns who provide services, connection to resources, and aging-related information all in one place. Formerly known as Neighbor Network, this organization has evolved to provide more services for seniors, family members, service providers in the Douglas County.