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No sign-up required. All are welcome!
Second Wednesday of each month @ 1:00 pm Location: Alamosa Senior Citizens Center Activity Room, 92 Colorado Ave. Alamosa, CO 81101 NOTE: Due to high demand and limited capacity in the Activity Room, the Speaker Series will move to Tuesdays and will be held in the Dining Room of the Senior Center beginning in September. |
Questions? Contact Nancy: 303-867-0868, [email protected]
Spark Speaker Series: Empowering Aging in Colorado
Our Spark Speaker Series: Empowering Aging in Colorado is a monthly event featuring speakers on topics pertaining to older adults and their health. We will address issues such as nutrition, memory lapse vs. memory loss, staying active, improving well-being, volunteering, and much more. All are welcome!
Upcoming Dates & Topics (Winter Series Dates Coming Soon!)
November 12th: Lois Harvie, Cooking Matters Coordinator, SLV Local Foods Coalition, "Healthy Holiday Tips and Recipes." This session will focus on how to create some tasty, healthy holiday recipes and include ideas to save time and money in your kitchen year-round! We will provide a demo and share ideas on how to save money when shopping and tips to save foods you don't want to waste or use right away.
December 10th: Judith Boyd, Customer Service Assistant, Alamosa Public Library, "The Most Common Scams and Schemes Aimed at Seniors." According to the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report, Americans over the age of 60 lost $1.7 BILLION to fraud in 2022. That’s the highest loss amount reported out of any age group. This workshop will help you identify and protect yourself from the most common types of scams that you might encounter.
December 10th: Judith Boyd, Customer Service Assistant, Alamosa Public Library, "The Most Common Scams and Schemes Aimed at Seniors." According to the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report, Americans over the age of 60 lost $1.7 BILLION to fraud in 2022. That’s the highest loss amount reported out of any age group. This workshop will help you identify and protect yourself from the most common types of scams that you might encounter.
Past Dates & Topics
July 10th: Deborah Palmer, MM, MT-BC, Board Certified Music Therapist, “Music's Influence on Aging and Well-Being.” This presentation will explore the health benefits of using music to age well, including cognitive benefits, emotional impact, physical benefits, social connection and engagement, and a brief overview of music therapy.
August 7th: Katy Baer, MPH, RD, Community Registered Dietitian, “Practical Tips for Eating Healthfully on a Limited Budget.” Eating healthfully on a limited budget can be challenging. Learn practical ways to cut food costs and still eat healthfully and deliciously!
September 10th: Maria Kramer, Library Manager, Alamosa Public Library, “What the Library Can Do for You.” When people hear 'library', they think 'books'. Of course, we still have books - but did you know that the library offers technology help, 3D printing, a Telehealth Hub, and more? Learn about the resources and services available at your Alamosa Public Library!
October 8th: Mae Mercadante, LPC, SLV Health Behavioral Health Consultant, "Thriving Through the Holidays: Strategies for Self-Care." The holiday season. The most wonderful time of the year. Kick back, relax and embrace the festive spirit with your family and loved ones. If only it were that easy! For many, the holidays are some of the most stressful times of the year. Join us to learn more about self-care and how to stop, take a breath, and do a little something extra for yourself during this holiday season.
November 12th: Lois Harvie, Cooking Matters Coordinator, SLV Local Foods Coalition, "Healthy Holiday Tips and Recipes." This session will focus on how to create some tasty, healthy holiday recipes and include ideas to save time and money in your kitchen year-round! We will provide a demo and share ideas on how to save money when shopping and tips to save foods you don't want to waste or use right away.
December 10th: Judith Boyd, Customer Service Assistant, Alamosa Public Library, "The Most Common Scams and Schemes Aimed at Seniors." According to the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report, Americans over the age of 60 lost $1.7 BILLION to fraud in 2022. That’s the highest loss amount reported out of any age group. This workshop will help you identify and protect yourself from the most common types of scams that you might encounter.
August 7th: Katy Baer, MPH, RD, Community Registered Dietitian, “Practical Tips for Eating Healthfully on a Limited Budget.” Eating healthfully on a limited budget can be challenging. Learn practical ways to cut food costs and still eat healthfully and deliciously!
September 10th: Maria Kramer, Library Manager, Alamosa Public Library, “What the Library Can Do for You.” When people hear 'library', they think 'books'. Of course, we still have books - but did you know that the library offers technology help, 3D printing, a Telehealth Hub, and more? Learn about the resources and services available at your Alamosa Public Library!
October 8th: Mae Mercadante, LPC, SLV Health Behavioral Health Consultant, "Thriving Through the Holidays: Strategies for Self-Care." The holiday season. The most wonderful time of the year. Kick back, relax and embrace the festive spirit with your family and loved ones. If only it were that easy! For many, the holidays are some of the most stressful times of the year. Join us to learn more about self-care and how to stop, take a breath, and do a little something extra for yourself during this holiday season.
November 12th: Lois Harvie, Cooking Matters Coordinator, SLV Local Foods Coalition, "Healthy Holiday Tips and Recipes." This session will focus on how to create some tasty, healthy holiday recipes and include ideas to save time and money in your kitchen year-round! We will provide a demo and share ideas on how to save money when shopping and tips to save foods you don't want to waste or use right away.
December 10th: Judith Boyd, Customer Service Assistant, Alamosa Public Library, "The Most Common Scams and Schemes Aimed at Seniors." According to the FBI’s latest Internet Crime Report, Americans over the age of 60 lost $1.7 BILLION to fraud in 2022. That’s the highest loss amount reported out of any age group. This workshop will help you identify and protect yourself from the most common types of scams that you might encounter.
