COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND SERVICES
SENIOR ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT continued Denver Parks & Recreation 201 W Colfax Ave, Dept 601, Denver 80202 720-865-0605 Denver Parks and Recreation is dedicated to enhancing lives by providing innovative programs and safe, beautiful, sustainable places. Programs provide an inclusive atmosphere to help individuals develop new interests, stay active, learn new skill sets, foster community and build healthy habits. Denver Parks and Recreation has 30 centers citywide. Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) 303-292-9900 Denver Urban Gardens (DUG) is a non-profit organization that comes alongside residents to cultivate gardeners, grow food and nourish community. DUG’s annual Grow a Garden program ensures in-need individuals, families and seniors have access to low-cost seeds, seedlings and know-how to grow a successful, productive vegetable garden. We partner with 15 distribution centers across the Metro Denver area to implement the program. These centers can help with our application during the month of January, distribute seeds in mid-March and seedlings in mid-May. www.dug.org/growagarden Denver ZOO: Education: Adult Programs 2300 Steele St, Denver 80205 720-337-1400 SENIOR PROGRAMS – Using the principles of animal-assisted therapy to provide
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enriching experiences to the senior community. ADULT PROGRAMS – Providing adults with information to appreciate wildlife and conserve nature Douglas H. Buck Community Recreation Center 2004 W Powers Ave, Littleton 80120 303-797-8787 Offers many wonderful activities for Seniors. They offer exercise, computer and educational classes as well as day trips to name a few. For a schedule of events, just give them a call. Fitness & Wellness Programs (www.ifoothills.org) Offering fitness, aerobic, aqua classes Foothills Park & Recreation District – Active Options (www.ifoothills.org) 6612 S Ward St, Littleton 80127 303-409-2264 Active Options is a fitness & wellness program for adults 62 and up. The program has been awarded special recognition by the Komen Foundation, National Recreation and Parks Association and Colorado Women’s Health Campaign for its impact on improved physical health in older adults. Active Options strives to be the provider of wellness services for southwest Jefferson County. Call 303-409-2264 for more information. Foothills Park & Recreation District – Peak Community & Wellness Center 6612 S Ward St, Littleton 80127 303-409-2200
