Pueblo Senior News
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. It calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight against Alzheimer's. By teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association, you can walk with a purpose - and move us closer to a world without Alzheimer's. Together, we can MOVE a nation!
www.alz.org/co/in_my_community_memorywalk.asp
American Medical Response of Pueblo
American Medical Response of Pueblo - AMR is the local ambulance service providing emergency and
non-emergency transport for Pueblo County. Several employees with the group perform community service
programs with the Optimist Club, Kiwanis, Drive Smart, Explorer Post 9-1-1, Adopt a Highway, Home for the
Holiday, Sentimental Journey, community CPR classes and several EMS related committees. For more information
contact the manager of AMR at 719-545-1226.
American Red Cross Volunteer Opportunities.
The following volunteer opportunities are available, all training provided at no cost. Local Disaster Volunteer, Shelter Worker, Mass Care, Office/Receptionist, Damage Assessment Specialist, Disaster Mental Health, Nurses, Family Service Caseworker, Logistics & Communication Technician, Records and Reports. For more information contact Judy Navarro 719-561-2614 jnavarro@sepparc.org
Concerts & Events at Colorado State University - Pueblo
Take advantage of the wonderful music program at Colorado State University - Pueblo. Visit the Department of
Music calendar at the Colorado State University website. The Department of Music regularly posts upcoming
concerts, workshops and other special events. From jazz, instrumentals to symphony and more - this is a
wonderful resource for the community!
http://chass.colostate-pueblo.edu/music/calendar.htm
Dish Network has Senior Citizens in Mind
Dish Network provides affordable satellite TV services to subscribers across the nation. For as low as $9.99/month, you can enjoy more than 100 all-digital channels, 50 HD channels, and receive a free HD DVR upgrade! Dish Network understands the diverse needs of its customer base, including the needs of senior citizens. That is why Dish Network offers an assortment of channels including the Discovery Channel, the Learning Channel, the History Channel, Fox News and more. So make the switch today, call 888-228-1018 or visit www.usdish.com/?kbid=14750 to find out how you can be a part of the Dish Network family.
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Hears Program from Easter Seals Southern Colorado
Easter Seals and the local SERTOMA clubs have been partners in the Hears programs since 1988. They have
tested and fitted over 2,400 low-income people with hearing aids. Of those served, ranging in age form 1 to
100, nearly 70% are over 60 years old. Hears provides these hearing aids for a fraction of the commercial
cost, due to the generous contributions from participating audiologists, ENTs, hearing aid manufacturers,
SERTOMAS and donations from the public. Call Easter Seals Southern Colorado at 719-574-9002.
co-so.easter-seals.org
Pueblo Choral Society
The Pueblo Choral Society is a local non-profit organization committed to keeping the arts a vibrant part of
Colorado. We offer three paid admission and two free concerts to the community. Tickets for concerts are
$15.00, $12.00 for seniors, except for the Spring Gala, in which tickets are $21.00, $20.00 for seniors. For
more information, visit our website.
www.geocities.com/pueblo_chorale
Senior Information and Assistance Programs from PAAA
The Pueblo Area Agency on Aging-PAAA provides coordinated services. Senior Programs administered by PAAA are
available to seniors, sixty-years of age or older. Funding is limited and preference is given to elders in
the greatest economic need. Programs include homemaker service, information, family caregiver support, legal
services, Meals on Wheels, congregate meals, transportation, dental, prescription and eyeglass services.
There are no fees to participate but recipients are encouraged to make an anonymous donation toward the cost
of services. However, no one will be denied services due to an inability to make a donation. Call
719-583-6611.
US War Veterans
There is a new, national effort, entitled the Veterans History Project and they are collecting and
preserving the memories, accounts and documents of war veterans. Along with oral histories, the Library of
Congress will welcome donations of letters, photographs, diaries, maps, drawings and other documents. The
library will compile a searchable catalog so that the collection will be available for future generations.
In Pueblo, contact Alvarado at 719-595-1615 or Montoya at 719-542-2355.
www.loc.gov/folklife/vets
Volunteer Opportunity with Ombudsman Program
The Pueblo Long-term Care Ombudsman Program is part of the Pueblo Area Agency on Aging. The group is
concerned with protecting the civil and human rights of elderly persons in long-term care (LTC). The LTC
Ombudsman makes regular visits to all Colorado licensed nursing homes and assisted faculties in Pueblo
County to provide advocacy for residents and their families. The program utilizes volunteers to assist with
facility visits and complaint investigations. This is a great opportunity to become a part of a caring
advocacy team. Call 719-583-6123.
"Winter-nest" Assisted Living For Snowbirds
For many years Snowbirds have headed to Florida for warm winter vacations but as we age some of our abilities change. Up north at their summer homes, family is there to help and now Snowbird Assisted Living is there for the winter season in sunny St. Cloud Florida. Please call Noreen Jorgensen at her Snowbird Assisted Living "Winter-nest" at 518-883-4611.
www.snowbirdswinternest.com