All older adult programs are funded by the NextFifty Initiative. For assistance with a program, email olderadults@denverlibrary.org. Find more information at denverlibrary.org/olderadults
Saturday, March 2, 1-4 p.m., Ford-Warren
Calling all Whittier Neighborhood community members to share memories through storytelling. Bring photos to scan, and we will add them to History Colorado and Ford-Warren Branch collections. We will ask community members to help us plan for ways to share back what we’ve collected.
Qi Gong is the cornerstone of traditional Chinese medicine. Sometimes called “meditation in motion,” it includes slow, dance like movements to improve breathing, reduce stress, and gently move the body.
Tuesday, March 5, 10:15-11 a.m., Woodbury
Thursday, March 14, 2-3 p.m., Eugene Field
Tuesdays, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Virginia Village
A fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their friends, family members, and caregivers. Each cafe has a unique focus to facilitate social connection and joy. Visit: denverlibrary.org/memorycafe, for event details.
March 5, Classical String Performance
March 12, Wild Colors with Denver Museum of Nature & Science
March 19, Art as Action Dance Workshop
March 26, Community Kindness Kits
Wednesday, March 6, 4-6 p.m., Online
Are you looking for a fun evening of Bingo? Join us on the first Wednesday of every month. Prizes awarded to each winner.
Every Thursday, 1:30-3:30 p.m., Park Hill
Who are you writing for? Join our circle to hone your writing skills and share your work.
Thursday, March 7, 1:30-3 p.m., Hadley
This memory friendly event is a watercolor class for people experiencing Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other forms of memory loss. In each session, a teacher will guide you in creating imaginative and colorful watercolor paintings. Families, friends, and caregivers are welcome to enjoy the class, too.
Every Friday, 10-11 a.m., Online
Join us to learn different meditations and practice them. Connect with other members of your community and experience the power of meditating in a group. All levels welcome. Registration required, please email olderadults@denverlibrary.org.
Friday, March 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m., Sam Gary
Dr. Basting will show how to use imagination and play to bring meaning, connection, and joy to people living with dementia. This program is for care partners, community organizations, and medical providers. Registration required: denlib.org/basting
Thursday, March 14, 1-2:30 p.m., Hampden
Join us as we encourage older adult creativity and learning while exploring tools available within our ideaLAB space. For March, we will learn to create stickers using the Cricut machine. Space is limited to 12 attendees.
Tuesday, March 19, 2-3 p.m., Hampden
Join us for this monthly series featuring resources to encourage healthy living and nutrition to help older adults thrive. Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Presented in partnership with Colorado Department of Human Services and Denver Office of Aging.
Wednesday, March 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m., Washington Park Boathouse, 701 S. Franklin St.
Join us as we welcome back Springtime! Thoughtful prompts will be offered to awaken our senses and encourage conversation as we take this revitalizing morning stroll.
Wednesday, March 20, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m., Online
If you’ve ever struggled with remembering passwords for different accounts, this session will show you strategies for managing online passwords. You will learn how a password manager and two factor authentication can play a role in your “online security toolkit.”
Thursday, March 21, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Ross-University Hills
Learn how to borrow eBooks, audiobooks, and magazines with your library card using the Libby app by OverDrive and discover new reads. Bring your own device or sit back and take it all in.
Join us each month as we create a new art journal page by exploring creative self care through a medley of art mediums.
Tuesday, March 5, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Hampden
See desk 1 hour prior to secure a spot. Limited to 15 participants.
Thursday, March 21, 3:30-5 p.m., Ford-Warren and Online
Registration required, email scrain@denverlibrary.org to sign up.
Thursday, March 28, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Ross-University Hills
Bring whatever needlework project you’re tackling (knitting, crochet, embroidery, quilting, and more). Make new friends while we drink tea and craft together!
Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Hampden
Learn how adaptive biking can make bike riding accessible, whether you’re an older adult interested in electric bikes or a rider with an injury wanting to transform how you ride. Discover the possibilities of Denver’s expanding bike options to navigate the city as you wish.