48: Senior Center - Re-opening of an Old Friend
Senior centers are vital gathering hubs for older adults. It is recommended there be one senior center per population of 25,000, this generates to Colorado Springs needing 19 senior centers. The city historically has had one senior center, and it has been undergoing a rebuild for the past two years, leaving its biggest fans at a loss for connection and engagement. September is Senior Center Month, so in this episode Judith McKay quizzes Tom Lathrop about the re-opening of the Colorado Springs Senior Center. This old friend definitely is providing some new trends and treats.
Colorado Springs Senior Center
1514 N. Hancock
Open M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
719-955-3400
Learn more at: https://ppacg.org/pikes-peak-area-agency-on-aging
Or call 719-471-2096
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