Men's Groups, Walking Programs, and Barbeques, Oh, My!

This summer has been busy for the senior residents of Sheridan Glen and Edgewater Plaza thanks to Colorado Senior Connections. Colorado Senior Connections is a program that enhances the physical and emotional well-being of elderly apartment residents by providing wellness, recreational, social, physical, and mental health services, as well as resources to outside community agencies.

Through Colorado Senior Connections, seniors continue to grow and learn, remain independent, and enhance their quality of life by making new friends and creating a sense of community. Some of the activities occupying the Sheridan Glen and Edgewater Plaza residents’ time over the past few months include:


Coffee and Conversation with Big Ron
Some of the men at Sheridan Glen and Edgewater Plaza requested that a community program be created that focused on their needs. Starting in June, Ron Crowell, the home-based services coordinator at JFS, began the group, “Coffee and Conversation with Big Ron.” This men’s group meets once a month to discuss a variety of topics that range from their families to being war veterans, and often includes field trips like fishing at Georgetown Lake. This group not only offers much needed support, but provides the participants with the opportunity to socialize with other men living in their community.

Sound Steps Program
At the beginning of summer, a walking program dubbed “Sound Steps” was created to encourage seniors to get exercise while socializing. The seniors received incentives such as reusable tote bags, pedometers, and id wallets for meeting their fitness goals. The residents recently celebrated the end of this successful program at an end of summer barbeque.

Barbeque Parties
Edgewater Plaza and Sheridan Glen both had their first-annual barbeque parties in August. The residents were encouraged to play horseshoes while munching on hamburgers and hot dogs. Both facilities celebrated the end of the Sound Steps program and Edgewater Plaza welcomed its new manager, Jennifer Saenez-Rico. Nearly 30 residents attended each barbeque party and both were deemed a success!