There will be several new SAGE of the Rockies programs debuting in January 2011, including:
The SAGE Rx Medication Management Project involves our own Tom Simpleman, a Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, who will review prescribed medication, dietary supplements, over-the-counter medication, etc., with individual SAGE members. The focus will be to determine if the medication is appropriate, if it is being used properly to receive the maximum benefit, and if any changes might be indicated. Various aspects of the process will be documented over time to determine the effectiveness of the meetings. The project will include all aspects of HIPPA confidentiality. There is no cost for participating in the project. To learn more, click here.
A new Grief Support Group: Tumaini Rising: Restoring Hope After the Loss of a Partner or Significant Other. It will be offered every Thursday, beginning Jan. 20, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Leadership Suite at The Center. It will be led by Brian Bowles, clinical director, Compassion Road ( www.compassionroad.com ) Click here to learn more.
SAGEWorks!! SAGE of the Rockies is a participant in a new project provided through the national SAGE program, called SAGEWorks. In short, the program is designed to help older LGBT individuals increase job skills, and find employment opportunities when desired. The job skills (job readiness) piece is open to all older adults, whether looking for work or not. The primary component is computer literacy, and this will begin in January with weekly computer skills training classes, taught by computer whiz Steve Erway in The Center's wonderful new Cyber Center. The training curriculum is provided by Older Adults Technology Services, and is specifically geared to the learning style of older people. Call Ken, 303.951.5222, for more information, or contact the Center's front desk, 303.733.7743, to sign up for the classes (space is limited to 10 students). There is no charge for taking a class.
Benefits QuickLINK: The AARP Foundation and The Center are proud to announce a partnership to offer Benefits QuickLINK screenings and application assistance at The Center. Specially trained volunteers will conduct screenings for older, low-income individuals or their family members to help determine if they may be eligible to receive public benefits. The individual screened will receive a report indicating the benefit programs for which the individual may be eligible to apply, and the relevant applications. The volunteer will provide the individual screened with information about how to receive additional assistance with the application process if necessary, and when needed, begin the application process with the participant. We will have specified hours during the week when the volunteer support will be available, and appointments will be scheduled during that time. Call Ken for more details.
SAGE of the Rockies will also have your old favorites back in 2011 including:
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD - "La Fanciulla del West" by Puccini
Metropolitan Opera Live in HD - "La Fanciulla del West" by Puccini
Saturday, January 8th
This month we will enjoy a really fun opera by Puccini..."La Fanciulla del West" (The Girl of the Golden West), with Deborah Voigt in the starring role. We will meet for breakfast at The Delectable Egg (1625 Court Place), and then go over to the Pavilions Theater for a live broadcast of what has been described as the "original spaghetti western." (Tickets are $22). RSVP to Ken by Wednesday, Jan. 5.
Telling Your Story Project
Mondays - 1:30 - 3:00 PM
The Center - Victory Room
Tuesday Morning Coffee
10:00 - Noon Weekly
The Center - Stonewall Room
Caregiver Support GroupJanuary 5th and 19th (First and third Wednesdays - ongoing)
1:30 - 3:00 PM
The Center - Victory Room
Medications and Aging - Why the concern with Cholesterol?Friday - January 17th
1:30 - 3:00 P.M.
The Center - Stonewall Room
