What: Yoga for Grown ups! If you can breathe you can practice yoga. Bring a water bottle, yoga mat if you have one, and an open mind.

When: Tuesday’s 10:45am-11:45am

Where: First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha Blvd. 2nd Floor

Join us for a complimentary Older Adult Chair Yoga Series

We will be moving and stretching our bodies, focusing on our breath, meeting new people, and having lots of fun! Don’t miss it.

Where: Salida Public Library

405 E. Street, Salida, CO 81201

Chair Yoga

Chair yoga is a classic approach to learning yoga using the chair as a tool to enhance the postures. We build balance on many fronts: physical, emotional, & spiritual.

CUCC Fellowship Hall. Buena Vista.

Dance Class for people living with Parkinson's

Free dance class for those living with Parkinson's or other neurodegenerative disorders.  Contact Jan for more information- janjustis@gmail.com

First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha Blvd. Salida

Join us for a fun walk and talk in Salida meeting at the Spur Trail in the parking lot by Safeway. We will walk out for 30 minutes and then will walk back. Meet new people, move your body, and enjoy the beautiful views!

All levels welcome.

As the leaves begin to fall, it’s time to lend a hand to our older adult neighbors before winter sets in! Join us for our Fall Service Day to help with light outdoor tasks like weeding, leaf raking, and window washing.

Volunteering is a great way to make a meaningful impact, connect with others, and stay active—so come join us and be part of the fun!

Sign up HERE or call Aubrey at 719-530-1198 to volunteer!

Challah Workshop

Master a new baking skill! Learn to braid, shape, and bake challah bread and discover its rich history and symbolism. All supplies provided in this free class. Registration required. Limit 8.

BVPL Temporary Location, 27900 CR 319, Buena Vista

Parkinson's Support Group

It you have Parkinson's or are caring for a loved one with Parkinson's, we are here to help. This group's mission is to create community, provide support and resources to individuals living with PD and their caregivers in Salida and surrounding counties.  More info here.  Group meets every 4th Tuesday. 

Harvard/Antero Conference Rooms on the second floor of the HRRMC Hospital, 1000 Rush Dr. Salida, CO 81201

Chaffee County Public Health is pleased to announce that we are offering an interactive presentation that will inform older adults about the most common scams targeting older Coloradans and “red flags” of fraud.

According to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3), scammers stole over $74.4 million from older Colorado residents in 2024. A 2024 AARP ElderWatch survey found that three-quarters of Coloradans believe scams and fraud have reached a crisis level. Molly Bischoff, the Aging Well Coordinator/Health Navigator for CCPH shared, “Unfortunately, I have had many conversations with community members that have fallen prey to these scams. In some of these cases the financial loss appears to pale in comparison to the shame and embarrassment that comes from being taken advantage of”.

The days presenter, Mark Fetterhoff is the Program Manager for AARP ElderWatch and has worked on education and outreach to older adults for over 15 years.  Mark currently works with a crew of dedicated volunteers to address thousands of inquiries each month about fraud, scams and financial exploitation as part of AARP’s fraud helplines.

AARP offers its ElderWatch program for older Coloradans who need assistance or have questions about a potential scam. A trained volunteer specialist can be reached at 1-800-222-4444. 

Location: Colorado Mountain College in Salida, 349 E 9th St, Salida, CO 81201

VIRTUAL SPEAKER SERIES: Finding My Way with Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai

You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir, Finding My Way. Malala reintroduces herself to the world, sharing how she navigated life as someone whose darkest moments threatened to define her narrative—while seeking the freedom to find out who she truly is.

Thrust onto the public stage at fifteen years old after the Taliban’s brutal attack on her life, Malala Yousafzai quickly became an international icon known for bravery and resilience. But away from the cameras and crowds, she spent years struggling to find her place in an unfamiliar world. Finding My Way is a story of friendship and first love, of anxiety and self-discovery, of trying to stay true to yourself when everyone wants to tell you who you are. In it, Malala traces her path from high school loner to reckless college student to a young woman at peace with her past. Through candid, often messy moments like nearly failing exams, getting ghosted, and meeting the love of her life, Malala reminds us that real role models aren’t perfect—they’re human.

Finding My Way is a vulnerable, surprising memoir that buzzes with authenticity, sharp humor, and tenderness. It is an intimate look at the life of a young woman taking charge of her destiny and is a deeply personal testament to the strength it takes to be unapologetically yourself. Register now for an online conversation you cannot miss!

REGISTER HERE

Join us at The Buena Vista Community Center, 715 E Main St., Buena Vista, Colorado

Todays movie: Downhill Racer- rated M

A smug and overly self-assured downhill skier, David Chappellet (Robert Redford), joins the American ski team and quickly makes waves with his arrogant behavior and even flashier maneuvers on the slopes, falling into conflict with the team's coach (Gene Hackman). A rivalry also develops between David and Johnny Creech (Jim McMullan), the man who considered the team's best skier, as both push themselves and each other in a race to the Olympic Games.

Release date: November 6, 1969

Donations are accepted and free popcorn is served

Bring your own snacks and Beverages!

Brain Fitness Through Juggling

Join instructor Will Devine and learn the benefits that this moving mindfulness practice can bring!

Click HERE to register.

Salida Library.

What: Yoga for Grown ups! If you can breathe you can practice yoga. Bring a water bottle, yoga mat if you have one, and an open mind.

When: Wednesday’s 10:15am-11:30am

Where: Buena Vista Community Center, 715 E. Main St

Alzheimer's Association Caregivers Support Group - Salida

Build a support system with people who understand. More info here. Third Tuesday of the month.

Salida Regional Library: 405 E St, Salida, CO 81201. Salida

CMC Author Talk & Book Signing

Bicycling with Butterflies’ by Sara Dykman is the real-life account of the author’s 10,201-mile bicycle trip following the monarch butterflies’ migration from Mexico through the U.S. to Canada and back. Along the way, Dykman, a biologist and outdoor educator, recounts the people she meets, advocates for the urgency of saving monarch populations and invites the reader to come along on her extraordinary journey.

Sara Dykman is the author of “Bicycling with Butterflies,” about her over 10,000-mile bike trip following the migration of monarch butterflies. Free copies of her book are available at CMC campuses now. She will visit eight CMC campuses this October during a series of author talks.

Salida SteamPlant Ballroom

Chair Yoga

Increase stability and mobility, and enhance flexibility and strength in this 45-minute all-level yoga class.

BVPL Temporary Location, 27900 CR 319, Buena Vista

What: Yoga for Grown ups! If you can breathe you can practice yoga. Bring a water bottle, yoga mat if you have one, and an open mind.

When: Tuesday’s 10:45am-11:45am

Where: First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha Blvd. 2nd Floor

Free Virtual Legal Clinic

A FREE VIRTUAL legal clinic for parties who have no attorney.

Volunteer attorneys will answer questions, help fill out forms, and explain the process and procedure for legal issues. The volunteer attorneys do not represent you and this clinic is information only.

Sign up today by calling Salida Regional Library (719-539-4826), because spots are limited. 15 minute time slots available.

Salida Library

Join us for a complimentary Older Adult Chair Yoga Series

We will be moving and stretching our bodies, focusing on our breath, meeting new people, and having lots of fun! Don’t miss it.

Where: Salida Public Library

405 E. Street, Salida, CO 81201

Align and Flow

Find strength, stillness, and peace in this all-level yoga class.

Buena Vista Community Center

Dance Class for people living with Parkinson's

Free dance class for those living with Parkinson's or other neurodegenerative disorders.  Contact Jan for more information- janjustis@gmail.com

First Presbyterian Church, 7 Poncha Blvd. Salida

Chair Yoga

Chair yoga is a classic approach to learning yoga using the chair as a tool to enhance the postures. We build balance on many fronts: physical, emotional, & spiritual.

CUCC Fellowship Hall. Buena Vista.

Join us for a fun walk and talk in Salida meeting at the Spur Trail in the parking lot by Safeway. We will walk out for 30 minutes and then will walk back. Meet new people, move your body, and enjoy the beautiful views!

All levels welcome.

Book Donation Day

The following days are book donation days where our amazing volunteers accept clean book donations.

Salida Library.

Chaffee Walks Friday Morning: Salida

We will meet at 9am at the trailhead just North if the hospital and West of the stack of picnic tables. Dogs on leash are welcome. Questions? Call your walk leader Katie Plotkin at 316-250-7796.

Lot on E side of Marvin Park, 900 W. 1st, Salida

Death Cafe

A safe space for people to drink tea and discuss death. Engage in this thought-provoking and life-affirming facilitated discussion. Visit the website for more information. www.deathcafe.com

A Church, 419 D St, Salida.

Amy's Book Club

If you love to talk about books, then we’ve got the book club for you! Every month, we discuss the chosen title. Meet in the Tolkien Room, 10 am

Good Omens by Terry Pratchett/Neil Gaiman

Salida Library

AcuDetox/AcuWellness

AcuDetox/AcuWellness, is a specific standardized acupuncture protocol that is used as an adjunctive treatment to help people recover from addictive substances as well as after trauma to reduce mental health symptoms. It can help reduce problems with anxiety & depression, sleep problems, stress, PTSD, trauma and to support general well-being. This protocol is used as a crisis intervention treatment following disasters world-wide to help prevent PTSD and to support resilience. The standardized 5NP (needle protocol) using the NADA (National Acupuncture Detoxification Association) ear points involves the placement of 5 sterile needles in each ear, which are retained for approximately 20-40 minutes. For more information & research: About – POCA (pocacoop.com) or www.acudetox.com Possible benefits include General feeling of well-being, improved sleep, sense of relaxation, decreased cravings for addictive substances.

FREE!

United Methodist Church, 228 E 4th Street, Salida

Brain Fitness Through Juggling

Join instructor Will Devine and learn the benefits that this moving mindfulness practice can bring!

Click HERE to register.

Salida Library.