Helpful 2013 Services and Upcoming Classes Provided by AARP Foundation and Jewish Family Services.

AARP Foundation Tax Aide® Free Tax Return and Rent Rebate Preparation Service

If you have a simple tax return or need to file a rent rebate form you can call and make an appointment. AARP Foundation provides free tax services for people over 60. You must call Alison at 720-248-4591 to make an appointment starting in January 2013.

 

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Health Care Reform Act- What You Need To Know – Free

Tuesday, January 8th 2013, 1:30pm

Edgewater Recreation Room, 5845 West 25th Edgewater, CO 80214

Provided by Jewish Family Services*

There are multiple reasons why the American healthcare system needs to be revamped. If you are curious how you may be impacted or how Medicare will be impacted as a whole this class will give you a lot of good information. It will also address what are the changes and how are they working.

[Photo courtesy of Valerie Everett/Flickr]

 

Volunteers of America Healthier Living, Managing Chronic Health Conditions – Free

Thursdays, January 10th-February 14th 2013, 10:30am-1:00pm

Edgewater Recreation Room, 5845 West 25th Edgewater, CO 80214

Provided by Jewish Family Services*

Make a commitment to your health this year. If you live with chronic health conditions and want to learn ways to live healthier and take better care of yourself and get your symptoms under control, this class will address these issues. This class is a 6 week commitment to a better you.

[Photo courtesy of allspice1/Flickr]

 

Using Nutrition, Exercise, and Supplements to Support Over- All Health-Free

Tuesday, January 29th 2013, 10:00am

Edgewater Recreation Room, 5845 West 25th Edgewater, CO 80214

Provided by Jewish Family Services*

There are many ways to feel better, have more energy, and make a commitment to your health. JFS will provide a nutritional expert that will help answer your questions and address the myths about supplements and your health and how lifestyle changes can make a difference.

[Photo courtesy of Sebastian Fritzon/Flickr]

 

Osteoporosis and Understanding Calcium -Free

Tuesday, February 12th 2013. 1:30pm

Edgewater Recreation Room, 5845 West 25th Edgewater, CO 80214

Provided by Jewish Family Services*

In this course provided by JFS, Dr. Hal Spritzer will discuss osteoporosis, the common causes, and treatments to consider for this chronic health condition. The discussion will include, over the counter, prescription and life style treatment.

[Photo courtesy of Ed Yourdon/Flickr]

 

Planning for Spring Planting—Free!

Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 10:00 a.m.

Edgewater Recreation Room, 5845 West 25th Edgewater, CO 80214

Provided by Jewish Family Services*

Urban gardens have grown in popularity. Growing your own food allows you to make sure you have affordable produce and of course, fresh from the garden always tastes the best! Whether you live in a small apartment with a balcony or in a house with a backyard, you can start your own garden. This class, lead by the Colorado State University Extension program will show you how to prepare for spring planting by starting seeds in pots, inside your own home.

[Photo courtesy of born1945/Flickr]

*This is not an AARP event. Please note any information you provide to the host organization will be governed by its privacy policy.