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.


Week 10

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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 pople. I am a retired RN and the Senior Center keeps me social."


Week 9

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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 8

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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 7

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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 6

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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."


Week 5

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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 4

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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 3

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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 2

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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."


Week 1

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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!