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52 Weeks of Impact

Every Tuesday in 2023 we will be showcasing our patrons and sharing their stories of the impact and importance that the Colorado Springs Senior Center makes in their lives.

August

Week 32 - Coming soon

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Week 31 - Bob

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Week 30 - Ruthie

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Week 29 - Chris

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July

Week 28

We missed this week, unfortunately do not have anyone listed for this week.

Week 27 - Holis

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Week 26 - Mike

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Week 25 - Rick

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June

Week 24 - Nita

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Week 23 - Glen

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Meet Glenn!
74 years young

"I have been coming to the Senior Center for about a year and a half. I enjoy the circle discussions and attending the dances. My favorite part of the Senior Center is the people. I play the guitar and used to fly private aircraft."

Week 22 - Julia

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Meet Julia!
81 years young

"I have been coming to the Senior Center for 9 years. I participate in TaiChi, ping pong, and line dancing. I also just love visiting with my friends. It feels like an extension of home. I enjoy crocheting and gifting my projects to my friends."

Week 21 - Beverly

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Meet Beverly!
89 years young

"I have been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center for 11 years. I mostly participate in ballroom dancing and line dancing. I love the circle discussions at the coffee bar and talking to new people. I also play the piano, sing in the Sweet Adaline's, and like to be outgoing. I also enjoy thrift shopping!"

May

Week 20 - Russ

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Meet Russ!
71 years young

"I have been coming to the Senior Center for 8 years. I participate in poker and cribbage and enjoy the people at the center. In my free time, I like fishing and golf. I was state champion in wrestling and got a full-ride scholarship to Rangely Jr. College!"

Week 19 - Susan

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Meet Susan!
67 years young

“I have been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center since 2016. I participate in a variety of things at the center! Some of my favorites include: live music or plays, picnics in the park, drumming class, various educational classes, patio and parking lot events, day trips, and flyswatter volleyball. the Senior center is a good place to meet people and have fun. I met my husband there!”

Week 18 - Linda

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Meet Linda!
69 years young

"I have been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center since October of 2015, when we moved to Colorado Springs. I participate in exercise, lifelong learning, art, health, specials, and entertainment. I enjoy learning something new and reinforcing what I know, and meeting people with similar interests."

Week 17 - Paul

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Meet Paul!
87 years young

"I don't know how long I've been coming to the Senior Center, but it's been about 15 years. I come to the Senior Center for drawing, and painting, I took a caregiver class, eat lunch, and go to some music programs. I enjoy being with friendly, helpful people, both the teachers and the classmates."

April

Week 16 - Nancy

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Meet Nancy!
73 years young

"I've been at the CSSC for a number of years! First as a staff member and then, after retirement, as a participant in other ways such as taking classes and volunteering. When I come, it's often for special events such as the Silent Auction, the annual Art and Craft sale, or various seasonal events. I love to see the creativity of others and especially enjoy the monthly art gallery wall exhibits. I'd like you to know how wonderful you are to provide a beautiful space where seniors can feel enriched, enlivened, and cared about. Such interesting classes, fun events, and a friendly community!"

Week 15 - Mike

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Meet Mike!
78 years young

"I have been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center going on about 4 years. I like participating in dance classes, support groups, art classes, and also volunteering as a front desk volunteer. The Senior Center is never dull! There is always something exciting happening. It's just a really neat place. The patrons and instructors are awesome!"

Week 14 - Shana

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Meet Shana!
65 years young

"I have been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center for 4 years and I am a front desk volunteer. When I come to the Colorado Springs Senior Center, I enjoy meeting new people and making friends. Everyone I've met is friendly and excited to be here. The Senior Center is a welcoming place. The classes are great and it's the best place to make friends, exercise, and continue learning all sorts of subjects."

Week 13 - Barbara

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Meet Barbara!
84 years young

"I have been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center since February of 2005! I enjoy the Tunes on Tuesdays and some of the learning classes. I've made a lot of NEW friends and I'm glad we seniors have a place where we can come and enjoy being with other people. I'm the leader of the Happy Crafters group that meets on Wednesdays!"

March

Week 12 - Kay

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Week 11 - Ray

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Week 10 - Phyllis

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Meet Phyllis!
86 years young

"I have been coming to the @Colorado Springs Senior Center for quite a few years, at least 10! I love eating lunch here daily, going to the music programs and the trash to treasures group. I enjoy the people here the most, you will make friends!

Week 9 - Herb

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Meet Herb!
84 years young

"I have been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center for over 10 years. I like to play cards, work on the puzzle and just socialize. The staff at the center is the greatest. They are always there to help when needed without complaint. The facility is clean and neat. When you enter the Senior Center, you always feel welcome."

February

Week 8 - Joyce

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Meet Joyce!
82 years young

"I have been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center for 15-16 years. Before I moved here, a friend told me about the Senior Center and how it was so dynamic. She was right! I have gone on many trips and attended many classes. Mostly, I play Hand a Food, a card game. I did yoga for several years and played poker. I love the Arts and Crafts Show in the fall. I love the spirit of community we have here. It offers a variety of options for all. We are allowed to run as wild as we chose! The staff is wonderful! They all feel like friends. I think the giving wall is great. I feel safe at the Colorado Springs Senior Center. Several people have said to me, "this has saved my life." I look forward to each day until the time I go to the center. It is always the highlight of the week for me. I have heard others say the same things too.

Week 7 - Freeman

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Meet Freeman!
71 years young

“I have been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center since 2017. I attend a variety of events including music programs, plays, picnics, drumming, movies, educational classes, flyswatter volleyball and more! I mostly enjoy attending events with my wife, the people, and the  staff.”

Week 6 - Freddy

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Meet Freddy!
70 years young

"I have been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center for about 5 years. I love being active and participate in a variety of classes including line dance, Zumba, Zumba toning, two-step dance, table tennis, the afternoon Thursday dances, lunch, and origami class! I enjoy the camaraderie of the patrons and staff. I wish I started coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center earlier than I did!

Week 5 - Gwendoline

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Meet Gwendoline!
79 years young

"I have been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center since 2006! I was married for 55 years to the love of my life, who also came to the Senior Center until he passed. I participate in line dance, flyswatter volleyball, and play cards. I enjoy the friendships that I have made over the years, the camaraderie and the food."

January

Week 4 - Lita

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Meet Lita!
87 years young

"I have been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center since I was widowed the first time in 1998. I love having lunch here, playing bridge, and being in the company of other people. The Colorado Springs Senior Center is a wonderful place for older single people!"

Week 3 - Ruben

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Meet Ruben!
83 years young

"I have been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center since 2013, to be exact. I enjoy line dancing for the health of it. I get a chance to exercise muscles that I didn't know I had! I love coming to the lunch program, the outings, and excursions. Most seniors like the comradeship and doing things like playing cards and doing crafts. My hope is that more seniors know about the Colorado Springs Senior Center! All you see is friendly smiles, so come on over!"

Week 2 - Lucinda

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Meet Lucinda!
79 years young

"I have been coming to the Senior Center for (a grateful) 25 years. Everytime I walk through the door, I feel the informal, almost coziness around the open and inviting general area. It really expresses what the center is all about. The Colorado Springs Senior Center is a huge gift to this community. I hope that is never stops evolving in the meaningful ways that are so appreciated. You have become a part of thousands of older (especially) lives. WE NEED YOU!"

Week 1 - Joyce

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Meet Joyce!
68 years young

"I've been coming to the Colorado Springs Senior Center for over a year and really enjoy visiting with all of folks that join the 'coffee circle' every morning. The topics of conversation are always changing and you get to meet some really neat people. I am a retired RN and the Senior Center keeps me social."