Active Adults
Curbside Meal Service:
The Town of Erie’s Active Adults program is providing a curbside meal service at the Erie Community Center (450 Powers St.) every Tuesday & Thursday at 12:15 p.m., unless notified differently. This meal is available to anyone living in Erie and surrounding communities. On lunch days, participants drive through the circle drive on the west side of the center and staff place the meal through an open window. This is a Weld County Senior Nutrition meal. There is a $4 suggested donation for 60+ and a $14 fee for 59 and under. You can donate with cash (exact change) or check made payable to Weld Senior Nutrition Lunch Program. You can make the check out for an entire month of donations.
Volunteers are available to deliver meals upon request.
Tuesdays
Reservations are required by emailing chickman@erieco.gov or calling 303-926-2795 by Sunday evenings prior to the meal date.
June 23
Ham and Bean Soup, Egg Salad on Flat Bread, Lettuce, Tomato, Apple Waldorf Salad*, Cantaloupe, Fruit and Nut Cup*, Milk 1%
June 30
Braised Beef Tips, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli, Wheat Biscuit, Butter, Watermelon, Milk 1%
Thursdays
Reservations are required by emailing chickman@erieco.gov or calling 303-926-2795 by Tuesday evenings prior to the meal date.
June 25
Beef Goulash, Pea Salad, Wheat Roll, Butter, Melon Mix, Milk 1%
Programs & Activities:
We offer a complete, up-to-date listing of our activities in our season specific program guide.
Drop-in:
Primarily led by participants, these activities are a direct response to requests. Generally free or low-cost.
General Interest:
Click here for a variety of topics including arts and creative pursuits, humanities, culture, health and wellness, history and more.
Kenosha Farm Community Garden
There is a community garden in Kenosha Farms.
Kenosha Farms Community Garden received grant money which was used to create some new raised beds for older adults and people with disabilities.
Cost: $30 per bed for the season (May - October) +$20 refundable deposit. There are six raised beds: three 4’x8’ and three 4’x8’. Fee includes: water taps at each plot, storage shed, tools, rototiller, seating area with picnic tables, educational programs. If you are interested in a plot, please contact Membership Director, Johnnie, 720-7248349,
membership@kenoshafarmcommunitygarden.org
Zoom Coffee Talk
Every Monday join the Active Adults staff and others in the live Coffee Talk via Zoom. Each coffee talk we share updates and have a question of the day. You can just watch and listen, or you can actively participate by joining in the conversation. And if your computer has a camera, we can see your bright and smiling face. So, make sure you have clothes on! You know who I’m talking to!!
Email Cindy Hickman, Active Adults Coordinator, chickman@erieco.gov, to request the link to join.
Community Resource Program:
If you need information or assistance connecting to local resources for seniors (60+) and their families residing in Erie, please call 303-926-2795.
Local Resources:
Local resources right at your fingertips.
Caregiver Resources:
Find some great tips for caregivers separated from loved ones by COVID-19.
Mental Health Resources:
Mental health is just as important as physical health. Here are some mental health resources to keep your mind just as active as your body.
Weekly Emails
Staff send out a weekly email just for our our active adults. To be added to the list and receive emails, please contact us via email or call 303-926-2795.
Day Trips & Extended Travel:
We offer approximately 50 day trips along the Front Range each year. We also have an increasingly popular extended travel program offering out of state trips. The places and activities may be educational, entertaining, interactive, or all of the above.
Virtual Field Trips:
While we are stuck at home, take advantage of some of these virtual field trips and libraries.
Volunteer Opportunities:
There are opportunities to volunteer for the Erie Active Adult programs. For more information, call 303.926.2569.
Fitness, Health & Wellness:
Multiple classes and workshops for older adults to help them take control of their health and remain active in both the community and home. Check out programs like SilverSneakers or Renew Active.
Online Fitness Class
There is a Zoom Active Adult fitness class happening every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. AND, if you are a SilverSneakers or Renew Active member, we can count your visits to make during this closure. If you are interested in attending the class, email Cindy Hickman, chickman@erieco.gov, and she will get you connected.
- Go4Life https://go4life.nia.nih.gov/ is an exercise and physical activity campaign from the National Institute on Aging at the National Institutes of Health.
- A collection of exercise videos great for older adults.
Erie Never Stops Walking:
Are you a dedicated walker? Check out our dedicated Facebook page!
Contact Us
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Cindy Hickman
Recreation Coordinator - Active Adults
Email Cindy Hickman
Ph : 303-926-2795
Julie LePrie
Recreation Specialist - Active Adults
Email Julie LePrie
Ph : 303-926-2793
Fax: 303-828-0661
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