Community
Making A Difference
Events
Join us for some fun and make a new friend or two!
Koffee Klub
Monday thru Friday at 9:00 am
($3 donation requested)
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Silver Sneakers Exercise Group
Monday thru Thursday at 8:30 am
For more information call Jim Mulay at
719-275-2477 or 719-214-6258
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Line Dancing
Tuesdays at 1:00 pm & 2:00 pm
($3 donation requested)
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Chair Exercises for those of limited mobility
Wednesdays at 9:30 am
($3 donation requested)
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Arkansas River Wood Carvers
Thursdays at 1:00 pm
($3 donation requested)
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Card Club
Mondays at 1:00 pm
($3 donation requested)
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Bible Study
Fridays at 1:00 pm
($3 donation requested)
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Tai Chi
Fridays at 10:00 am
($3 donation requested)
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Friday Night Dances from 7:00 - 9:00 pm
check calendar for dates and Bands
$3 at the door, coffee provided, bottled and canned drinks available for donation, feel free to bring snacks to share
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View our calendar for new activities every month!
Lunches are provided at the Golden Age Center by the Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Program.
Eligibility is 60+ and must have an assessment form on file with Area Agency on Aging to be able to participate. Donations are not a requirement for our program, but the suggested donation price is $3.00 per meal. Please call either 719-539-3341 and ask for Cristy for more information, or Mitzie at 719-345-3064.
Nutrition Program
Lunches are provided by the Area Agency on Aging Nutrition Program. Eligibility is 60+ and must have an assessment form on file with Area Agency on Aging to be able to participate.
Donations are not a requirement for our program, but the suggested donation price is $3.00 per meal.
Please call either 719-539-3341 and ask for Cristy for more information, or Mitzie at 719-345-3064.
The Nutrition program is a step above what you may think "senior" food should be. Call 719-345-3064 before 9:30 am, Monday through Friday and reserve your meal.
Golden Age Center at a Glance
Keeping You Active
You Don't Have to Be Retired to Join Us!!
Membership is open to everyone 50 +. Activities are open to all.
We invite the senior community to come join us!
Activities for health and wellness include Silver Sneakers, Line Dancing, Friday Night Dances, Chair Exercises, and more...
Being a member at your senior activity center is easy and a great value.
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Just $25 a year per person gives you membership benefits.
Lifetime memberships available as well for $250.00 a person.
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Yearly memberships are payable each calendar year (January - December).
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Members receive discounts on day excursions and trips.
How Do I Become a Member?
āWrinkles will only go where the smiles have been.ā
Jimmy Buffet
Fremont County Transit
Not Just Your Grandpa's Shuttle Anymore...
Fremont County Transit is open to the public, not just seniors. Transportation to medical appointments, shopping, activities and the GAC
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Local In-County Rides
Canon City - $4 each way
Penrose/Florence - $4 each way
10 Ride Punch Cards - $35 (a $5 savings)
Out of County Rides
Pueblo - $50
Colorado Springs - $55
Salida - $60
Denver - $95.00
Out of county rides provided for Non-Emergent Medical Only
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Veterans ride at a reduced rate - Thank you for your service!
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Book your ride 2 days in advance for local rides and 2 weeks in advance for non-emergent, out of town medical.
719-276-5200
Fremont County
Transit Team
Executive Director
Mack Word
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Transit Manager
Matt Valdez
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Dispatch
Holly Martin-Ell
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Executive Assistant
Veronica Vigil
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Receptionist
Kelly Duncan
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Drivers
Gardner Fey, Bob Smith, Kevin Borre, Steve Paul, Al Fortune, Matt Valdez, Jamie Zubak, Tom Blasinski, Joe Sims, Ron Hinkle, Jeff Lamborne, Fred Javernick
Get in touch with the Golden Age Center to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
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Call today and talk to our friendly staff!
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728 Main St, Cañon City, CO 81212, USA
(719) 275-5177
Volunteers Make it All Work
You Can Make a Difference
Your support is important to our work at Golden Age Council. There are many ways you can contribute towards our goals, and every little bit that you commit goes a long way in helping us fulfill our mission. Learn more about how you can get involved and take advantage of the opportunity to do some good.
We are always looking for volunteer drivers!!
Board of Directors 2023
This is one of the simplest ways to help out our cause. We believe the best way for our Center to be successful is for the members to actively get involved. This is an easy and efficient way of contributing to the great work we do at Golden Age Center. Get in touch with any questions about how you can Volunteer Your Time today.
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Pam Gaunt - President
Bryce Nelson - Vice President
Dodie Mitchell - Treasurer
Laura Ricord - Secretary
Members - Daniel Schlesinger, Diane Chipperfield, Regina Usnick, Phyllis Baden, Cindy Nordell, Margaret Harris
Make a Donation
Our organization always appreciates the generosity and involvement of people like you, with every contribution going towards making Golden Age Council an even better Non-Profit Organization than it already is. We want to provide you with the correct and appropriate information pertaining to your mode of support, so don’t hesitate to contact us with your questions.
All our work is done through donations.Ā Thank you for thoughtfully giving.