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February 2021
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
How Do You Practice Self-Love? . . . . . 2
Seniors at Play, Active Art. . . . . . . . . . . 3
Nutrition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Menu & Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
PitkinAlert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Tax Relief Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Medicare Supplement F to G Switch . . . 8
OUR MISSION
To facilitate quality of life and
independence for individuals over 60.
FEBRUARY CLOSURE
February 15: Senior Center is closed
for Presidents Day.
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Wellness & Resources Social Spotlight
SMILES FOR SENIORS DENTAL CLINIC SENIORS AT PLAY:
Friday • February 19 • 9:00-4:00 Thursday, February 4 • 3:00 pm
Community Health Services Via Google Meet
405 Castle Creek Rd, Aspen meet.google.com/kck-ragq-xgi
Ages 60+. Standard treatment and or call in 336-949-8109 PIN: 492 562 706#
screenings offered for $85. Financial assistance may be A MARRIAGE PROPOSAL by Anton Chekov
available, please inquire when you schedule your
appointment. WHY CUPID CAME TO EARL’S COURT by Cosmo Hamilton
Patients will be pre-screened for COVID risks. LOVE IS IN THE AIR! Join us for the reading of two light-
FOR QUESTIONS OR SCHEDULING, CALL COMMUNITY hearted plays about four hapless lovebirds as they navigate
HEALTH (970) 920-5420. the rocky road to true love.
ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT Brought to you by Senior Council member Peg McGavock, and
Barbara Shaw of Roaring Fork Valley Storytellers. Log in or call
Caregivers and those impacted by Alzheimer’s
in to Google Meet (details above) for the live performance.
and dementia are welcome to reach out to Rita
Cohen for support at 970-923-2560. Seniors at Play Want You!! To join the fun and participate as a
For additional support & resources, contact reader contact Barbara at bashaw1214@gmail.com or
Ralph Patrick of the Alzheimer's Association of Colorado (970)923-0041.
at rpatrick@alz.org
24-hr Helpline 800-272-3900
LITERATURE OUT LOUD
Wednesday, February 17 • 7:00
SENIOR VAN • Nothing says “short story” like John Updike. Pat Holloran will
5 DAYS A WEEK be reading one of Updike’s earliest works, “The Happiest I’ve
10 a.m.– 2 p.m. • Monday thru Friday Been,” an account of the heady time between high school and
This is a free, door-to-door service for college, while Corey Simpson will bring you “One More
appointments, shopping and errands Interview,” a story based on a real incident in Updike’s life.
Geographic limits apply Literature Out Loud is brought to you via ThunderStream and can be
1 rider or household at a time accessed through the Thunder River Theatre website or via
Call 24-hours in advance - (970) 920-5432 - to arrange; YouTube. To be added to the LOL email list for updates and info on
how to participate, write to janice.estey@pitkincounty.com.
call Friday for Monday service
SENIOR CENTER BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, February 24 • 9:30 a.m.
Next Selection: Virgil Wander by Lief Enger
Book Club will be held virtually; call (970) 920-
5432 for information.
Active Art
AT HOME
Monday, February 22, 11:00 am
VIA ZOOM: HTTPS://
US02WEB.ZOOM.US/J/89370130643
EVERY OBJECT TELLS A STORY:
Participants are encouraged to share an art object or item of
personal significance from their home to explain its
meaningfulness to the group.
RSVP to Annie: ahenninger@aspenartmuseum.org or (970)925-8050
Aspen Art Museum education programs are made
possible by the Questrom Education Fund. For info about current
exhibits, visit AspenArtMuseum.org
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NUTRITION RESOURCES
MOBILE PANTRY FOOD ASSISTANCE
Aspen: CURRENT LOCATION LIFT-UP Food distribution once per
Aspen Golf Course Parking lot week. Bring some form of ID or proof of
39551 Hwy 82 address for first visit.
Every Wednesday 12:00—2:00 p.m. ASPEN: NOW OPEN
Food delivery available for older adults. APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED
Call Aspen Family Connections: 970-205-7025. Please call
465 N. Mill St. #18
before Tuesday for Wednesday delivery. Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
Basalt/El Jebel: Crown Mountain Park 20 Eagle County Call (970) 544-2009 for information and to schedule a visit
Rd. Thursdays 12:00—2:00. 970-464-1138 to the Aspen pantry.
Check www.liftup.org for updates and additional info,
*COMMODITIES SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD PROGRAM (CSFP):
including additional locations and hours.
CSFP (for Seniors 60 & Over) and TEFAP provides a FREE
additional monthly box of food to eligible individuals. Commodity ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
food boxes are available at the current weekly pantries listed
above. Call (970) 464-1138 to register in CALL (970) 920-5244
advance. Information and help applying for:
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of SNAP/Food Assistance LEAP
Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating
on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Public Assistance Emergency Financial
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Medicaid & Extra Help Assistance
For other resource options during the Coronavirus outbreak:
covid19.pitkincounty.com and click “resources” or call the Senior Center (970) 920-5432.
FEBRUARY MENU
MONDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
TUESDAY
1 Spaghetti & Meatballs, 3 Turkey & Swiss Wrap, 4 BBQ Beef Brisket, 5 Cod Florentine,
Marinara Sauce, Tomato & Garbanzo Bean Baked Beans, Spinach & Mushrooms,
Italian Mixed Vegetables, Salad, House Salad, Broccoli Slaw, Brown Rice Pilaf,
House Salad, Mixed Fruit, House Salad, House Salad,
Fresh Strawberries Chocolate Cake Apple Pie Key Lime Pie
8 Chicken Piccata, 10 Cheese Stuffed Pasta 11 Chicken à la King, 12 Mahi Mahi, Mango
Sautéed Mushrooms, Shells, Marinara Sauce, Green Peas, Salsa, Brown Rice,
Mashed Potatoes, Italian ♦ Steamed Broccoli, Mashed Potatoes, Broccoli Salad,
Mixed Veggies, House House Salad, House Salad, House Salad,
Salad, Fresh Strawberries Peach Cobbler Carrot Cake Caramel Brownie
NO LUNCH SERVED
15 17 Cheese Stuffed Chicken 18 Baked Potato Stuffed, 19 Baked Sea Bass,
Senior Center Closed Breast, Mashed Potatoes with Vegetarian Chili, Lemon Butter,
for Gravy, Cauliflower, House Salad, Seasoned Spinach,
Presidents Day House Salad, Cornbread, House Salad,
Coco Mango Mousse Blueberry Pie Chocolate Brownie
22 Chicken & Broccoli, 24 Roasted Pork Loin, Gravy, 25 Sloppy Joe, Whole 26 Shrimp Scampi,
Fettucine Alfredo, Rosemary Potatoes, Wheat Bun, Potato & Linguine, Italian Mixed
House Salad, Broccoli & Cauliflower, Green Bean Salad, Vegetables,
Lemon Bar House Salad, House Salad, House Salad,
Chocolate Éclair Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Please remember to
sign up for meals at
the beginning of the
month (970) 429-6161
Served with whole grain bread unless other bread is included with the meal. Side dishes and desserts may vary
depending on availability, and suitability for travel.
Call (970) 429-6161 at least 24 hours in advance to order meals for pick up or delivery. Delivery area is limited.
No congregate (dine-in) service available.
RECREATION & FITNESS
RECREATION CENTERS: SENIOR CENTER ONLINE FITNESS CLASSES
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED Classes presented free of charge—donations welcome
AT ALL FACILITIES Offered in conjunction with Eagle County,
The ARC: via Google Meet:
Pass-holders with Christi Couch
reservations for specific Stretch Class: Monday thru Thursday
activities only. No drop-ins or daily admissions 9:30 -10:30 a.m.
Please check aspenrecreation.com or call (970) 544- Pilates: Tuesday 10:30-11:30 a.m.
4100 for more information and for updates. Aerobics: Thursday 10:30-11:25 a.m.
For at–home workouts and activities, check out https://meet.google.com/qhw-grwp-dvp
aspenrecreation.com/activities/home-based/adult
Online Yoga with
The Snowmass Village Rec
Mary Anderson
Center: Open by reservation.
Go to snowmassrecreation.com Wednesdays 10:30-11:45—email
for more information and to make yogaandreikiwithmary@gmail.com for an “invitation.”
a reservation, (This class is offered via Senior Services. Mary is offering
or call (970) 922-2240. an additional class on Friday at 10:30—reach out to her
for more details.)
The Carbondale Rec Center: Open
with limited hours and reservations are Balance Class with
required. In-person fitness classes Krista Fox from AVH created a balance class video.
available. You can watch the video and do the exercises whenever
Go to carbondalerec.com or call (970) you want. It is posted on the Senior Center website.
510-1290 for more information.
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GOOD NUTRITION FOR IMMUNITY formation of antibodies. Include more sources of this healthy
Good nutrition is essential to a strong vitamin by choosing citrus fruits such as oranges, grapefruit and
immune system, which may offer protection from tangerines, or red bell pepper, papaya, strawberries, tomato
seasonal illness and other health problems. No juice or foods fortified with vitamin C, such as some cereals.
one food or supplement can prevent illness but Vitamin E works as an antioxidant and may support
you may help support your immune system by immune function. Include vitamin E in your diet with fortified
including these nutrients in your eating plan on a regular basis. cereals, sunflower seeds, almonds, vegetable oils (such as
Protein plays a role in the body's immune system, sunflower or safflower oil), hazelnuts and peanut butter.
especially for healing and recovery. Eat a variety of protein Zinc helps the immune system work properly and may
foods including seafood, lean meat, poultry, eggs, beans and help wounds heal. Zinc can be found in lean meat, poultry,
peas, soy products and unsalted nuts and seeds. seafood, milk, whole grain products, beans, seeds and nuts.
Vitamin A helps regulate the immune system and protect Other nutrients, including vitamin B6, B12, copper,
against infections by keeping skin and tissues in the mouth, folate, selenium and iron also may support immune response
stomach, intestines and respiratory system healthy. Get this and play a role in a healthful eating style.
vitamin from foods such as sweet potatoes, carrots, broccoli, Obtaining these nutrients from foods is preferred, so be sure to
spinach, red bell peppers, apricots, eggs or foods labeled speak with your health care provider or a registered dietitian
"vitamin A fortified," such as milk or some cereals. nutritionist before taking any supplements.
Source: eatright.org • Reviewed by Sarah Klemm, RDN, CD, LDN
Vitamin C supports the immune system by stimulating the Published December 9, 2019 • Reviewed April 2020
IN UNCERTAIN TIMES, CONNECT WITH PITKIN ALERT!
What is it? When there is a major weather event, power outage, wildfire,
traffic incident or other emergency, PitkinAlert keeps the community informed. This
automated notification service sends messages about emergencies and important
community occurrences in your area. The system uses traditional listed landlines,
and you may also enter additional contact methods, such as cell phones, business
phones, and email. The information you enter is protected and will not be used for
any other purpose. PitkinAlert is a joint effort of: the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office, along with the Aspen Police Department, the
Basalt Police Department, the Snowmass Village Police Department, Aspen Ambulance District, Aspen Fire Protection District,
Roaring Fork Fire & Rescue Protection District, and the Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District.
How to sign up: Subscription Categories These allow you to choose the
Go to PitkinAlert.org and click where it says “Sign up” type of alerts, and the area of the alerts, you'd like to receive.
Follow the prompts to fill in your name and create a Emergency Alerts - Emergency Alerts are available
username and password. for the following areas: Aspen, Snowmass Village,
You can also call 970-429-6183 for help signing up. You Woody Creek/Lenado, Basalt/El Jebel, Frying Pan, and
will be asked to leave a message and someone will call the Crystal Valley. You may subscribe to whichever
you back. geographic areas interest or impact you.
Once in, you will be prompted to verify, or add, your Community Alerts - Non-emergency information
name and address information. Then you can create including, but not limited to: public health, special events,
new (or edit existing) Delivery Methods, Subscription power outages, parking, prolonged street closures, snow
Categories and any Special Needs Information you'd like tows, avalanche mitigation, etc. These can include traffic
to include. alerts, weather alerts, airport alerts, school alerts,
If you already have an account, you can sign in to check business alerts, and press releases.
your subscriptions and contact methods
Important Note: A few years ago the database failed and SPECIAL NEEDS REGISTRY
eliminated some users' email and password. If you have In the 'My Information' column you may choose to let
difficulty signing in, please go back to the top of the page emergency responders know of any needs you may have. If
and create a new account by clicking the 'sign up' link. If you you’re on the list, responders can contact you, if possible,
then get a 'this email is already in use' message, try a during an emergency to provide specific attention.
different email or call our help line. Sorry for the The categories include:
inconvenience. Deaf and Hard of Wheelchair/Mobility
Delivery Methods You may choose to receive Hearing Psychiatric Disabilities
PitkinAlerts via email, text, cell phone call, home phone call Visual Disabilities Oxygen tank*
or on the Everbridge app. Note: only 'Emergency' alerts will Communication and Dialysis*
place a phone call, all other alerts are only delivered via Speech Limitations Refrigerator Meds*
email, text or app. Cognitive Disabilities * Likely power-dependent
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Pitkin County Senior Services • February 2021
FREE TAX PREP FOR BASIC RETURNS LOW INCOME ENERGY
Appointment required ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
This service is provided by volunteer retired business and LEAP assistance will pay a portion of
income tax professionals home heating costs in a one-time
Available to low- and moderate-income persons of all ages payment directly to the energy provider.
Appointments currently conducted via phone and email Assistance is determined by the homeowner’s
Call Don Davidson at (970) 925-3118 for an appointment monthly income and number of members living in
Also available: Tax Return assistance through the Retired Senior the home. The qualifying income for LEAP is now
Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Glenwood Springs. An AARP Tax-aide 165% of the Federal Poverty Level. Benefit
program serving clients from Aspen to Craig. Call 970-384-8740 for amounts range from $100 to $1,000. LEAP
details and appointments. applications are accepted November 1-April
SENIOR TAX RETURNS WITH REESE HENRY 30. To request an application by mail or for more
Reese Henry & Co is again generously information on LEAP and other available
donating expert tax preparation assistance. resources, call Discover Goodwill at 1-888-775-
All appointments are scheduled through the 5327 or Heat Help at 1-866-432-8435. Download
Senior Center. Dates and times to be determined. Space is limited. RSVP an application at: https://www.colorado.gov/
(970) 920-5432. Do not call the accounting offices directly. pacific/cdhs/leap
This service is for Pitkin County senior residents who: You may also apply at https://
Are not filing tax returns in any state other than Colorado coloradopeak.secure.force.com/
Do not have more than three brokerage accounts Download an application at: https://
Do not own a business which provides cash flow
www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/how-do-i-apply
Do not have any rental properties Pick up an application at the Senior Center or
Do not have any foreign bank accounts
HHS building. Deliver applications to HHS.
Appointments will be by phone. You will receive instructions on If you need help filing out the paperwork, contact
providing paperwork and signatures. Ligia Bonilla at (970) 319-4211.
0275 Castle Creek Road
Aspen, CO 81611
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