Seniors who may not be eating properly on their own may want to take advantage of the Golden Circle lunches at the Colorado Springs Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock St. A healthful lunch is served at the center from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. weekdays. Cost is just $2 per person age 60 and older. […]
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Consider Seven Options for Retirement Savings
We’ve all heard the warnings and are well aware that we should save more for retirement. It’s always a good time to take concrete steps to do just that. Uncle Sam wants you to save for retirement so much that the federal government has created a number of tax-advantaged retirement accounts, including popular choices such […]
Create Your Own Retirement Community
A few years ago, Marianne Kilkenny’s elderly parents moved into an assisted living community. That got her thinking about her own plans because she didn’t want to end up in a similar community or a facility run by a company. Kilkenny, 65, the founder of Women For Living in Community, is among a growing number […]
Catch a Free Friday Matinee at Springs Senior Center
Springs Senior Center Offers Wide Range of $1 Classes
The Colorado Springs Senior Center offers a wide variety of health classes for just $1 each. Many programs focus on preventive care and general well-being. You also can schedule a “nurse chat” with a professional or find help for Alzheimer’s prevention and care. Trying to figure out Medicare? Need help with your balance or posture? […]
AARP Can Save You a Bunch of Bucks on Almost Everything
Have an AARP membership? Don’t just carry the card around for bragging rights! Be pro-active. There are dozens of ways to save money with your AARP membership. You can get coupons online for groceries, household goods and more (www.grocerycouponcenter.com.) Or you can get as much as 30 percent off eyewear from national chains like LensCrafters, […]
Dance Your Socks Off at Senior Center on Thursday Afternoons
Love to dance? Head to the Colorado Springs Senior Center from 1:30 to 3 every Thursday for a good session with lots of prospective partners. The weekly event is FREE, but participants are asked to provide a $3 tip for the band. Refreshments are served. For more information, call the senior center at 387-6000 or st0p by […]
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Senior Center Offers a Wealth of Health Classes for Just $1
The Colorado Spring Senior Center offers quite a variety of classes on various aspects of health for just a $1 fee for each class. Classes vary from how to tell if you’re having a heart attack to a support group for those dealing with a family member or loved one who has dementia or Alzheimer’s. For […]
We Can Tell You When and How to Sign Up for Medicare
Think of it as a birthday with benefits. You turn 65 and you are finally eligible for Medicare. Signing up can be a breeze – under the right circumstances. Or it can be a confusing hassle. Lori McGinnis, a counselor with SHIP (State Health Insurance Programs), a federally funded program that offers FREE assistance to […]