August
Newsletter National Nonprofit Day is August 17th
National Nonprofit Day commemorates the passion that nonprofit organizations, including the Y and the Colorado Springs Senior Center, have for making a difference in their communities and across the globe.
Each year we hold an Annual Support Campaign to provide scholarships for seniors in our community to participate in programs without need to worry about financial hardship. Please consider donating!
Registration for our Fall Classes will begin Monday, August 7th at 8 a.m.
Fall classes will begin on Tuesday, September 5th
We have 2 operating phone numbers
Main number: 719-955-3400 Westside Cottages number: 719-209-1717
Groups and clubs meeting at the Westside Cottages (1616 W. Bijou will resume the week of August 7th. There is no charge for groups meeting in the Cottages. We hope to see you there!)
Save the date! We will have a OPEN HOUSE at our location at the Westside Community Center Cottages (1616 W. Bijou) Parking is on the corner of 16th and W. Bijou. We hope to see you Tuesday, August 8th from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.!
Silent Auction Call for Items!
Our Annual Silent Auction "Ignite your Passions" will be held during Active Aging Week the first week of October. If you have any items you would like to donate, please contact Sara at stucker@ppymca.org. Donations will be accepted through Friday, September 15th.
The auction and bidding will begin Monday, October 2nd at 9 a.m. and will end Friday, October 6th at 3 p.m. Active aging is all about doing what you love often! Please help support the Senior Center through your donations and bidding!
What's Happening? Answers
to your frequently asked questions during this time of transition.
Where are the new programming locations?
Downtown YMCA
207 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Westside Community Center
1628 W Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Hughes Hall (Silver Sneakers and Zumba) 1616 W Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 Cottages (Art Classes, groups/clubs, and more classes in the fall!)
Southeast Armed Services YMCA
2190 Jet Wing Dr. Colorado
Springs, CO 80916
YMCA at First & Main 2190 Jet Wing Dr. Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Do i need to be a YMCA member?
No! All you need is your white patron card and membership to the Senior Center is always free. If you do not have your free membership card, please see Senior Center staff at the front desk.
Please note that patrons only have access to Senior Center Programming. If you would like to use facilities to exercise or swim, please see the section below on our new $5 day passes!
If you have SilverSneakers or Renew Active as part of your Medicare insurance, you should have a blue card and access to all the Pikes Peak area YMCA’s. SilverSneakers and Renew Active members also get 15% off of all programming (day trips excluded).
If you are unsure if you have this benefit, please see staff and we are happy to check for you!
If you are a member of the YMCA and are 55+, but do not have SilverSneakers or Renew Active, you are still eligible to participate in all programming. If a program has a fee you are
responsible for paying at the time of registration.
Every location will have a check-in area for the Senior Center with
a large banner that looks exactly like the picture to the right. PLEASE scan your white or blue membership card each time you visit and participate in a Senior Center program.
How do i register for classes? All Senior Center classes and events require registration. This is to ensure comfortable class sizes and that we are well prepared. Thank you!
Westside Community Center Cottages: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4
p.m.
What are day passes and how do they work?
If you are a patron member of the Senior Center, we are offering the option to purchase a day pass at the following YMCA’s: Downtown YMCA, Southeast Armed Services YMCA, and the YMCA at First & Main.
$5 Day passes are only valid on the date of purchase and grant access to the Healthy Living Area and the Pool. YMCA Group Exercise classes are excluded in the day pass.
Is transportation provided?
Yes round trip transportation from the Cottages at Westside Community Center (1616 W Bijou) is provided for Day Trips only.
If you are seeking transportation to attend our fun classes, lectures, or events, please call any of these local resources:
Silver Key Reserve & Ride: 719-884-2380
One Ride: 719-633-4677
Envida Moves: 719-633-4677
Fountain Valley Senior Center Transportation: 719-600-2643
Mountain Metro Mobility: 719-392-2396
Mountain Metro Rides: 719-385-7433
Goodwill of Colorado Goodwheels: 719-442-2077
Teller Senior Coalition: 719-442-2077
Transit to Care: 719-664-6005
ZTrip of Colorado: 719-550-9300
Where can I find Senior Center Staff?
Senior Center Staff will
office at the Downtown YMCA and can also be found wherever there is programming. 719-209-1717 OR 719-955-3400
Renovation and Senior Center Updates: The building at 1514 N. Hancock is closed and expected to begin demolition this summer. Please continue to participate in programming at our four other locations around Colorado Springs.
Construction is expected to begin August 2023 and will last 18 - 24 months.
July Summer Day Trips! Lavender Festival & the El Paso County Fair
If you need any help please reach out for assistance. Your Senior Center team is here to help you stay connected and involved. Call us at 719.955.3400!
