Senior Programs
2019 Senior Awards
The Garfield County Senior Programs annual Volunteers Appreciation Banquet and Senior Awards took place on May 4, and all had a stellar time. Mildred Meeker was named 2019 Senior Citizen of the Year.
Awards
2020 Connection newsletters
2019 Connection newsletters
2018 Connection newsletters
2017 Connection newsletters
Mission
The mission of Senior Programs is to enable independence, dignity, health and nutritional well-being of seniors and people with disabilities living in Garfield County.
Senior programs
The Garfield County Senior Programs consist of a nutrition program, a transportation program through Roaring Fork Transit Agency, and education and exercise classes through Well & Wise.
These programs are available through cooperative and financial efforts of: Garfield County Department of Human Services, the City of Rifle, Valley View Hospital, the NW Colorado Area Agency on Aging, Town of New Castle, Town of Parachute, Town of Silt, City of Glenwood Springs, Colorado Mountain College, Roaring Fork Transportation Authority, grants and client contributions.
Staff
Judy Martin, Manager
970-945-9191, ext. 3061
Debby Sutherland, Program Coordinator
970-945-9191, ext. 3084
Barbara Peterson, Senior Services Aide
970-945-9191, ext. 3005
Drew Schelling RD, Public Health Nutritionist
970-945-9191 ext. 2036
Veterans services
Please call Veterans Services at 970-989-0084.