Boulder, Colo. The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging (BCAAA)~s Rainbow Elders program is hosting the 22nd Annual Lavender Gala on Sunday, Dec. 4 from 1 to 4 p.m. This event features a three-course lunch hosted at Nissis Entertainment Venue and Event Center in Lafayette. Entertainment will feature Gender Illusion Technician, Mrs. Eda Bagel, and dancing with DJ Susie Pringle. This is a celebration of and for the LGBTQ+ older adult community of Boulder County and allies. What: 22nd Annual Lavender Gala When: Sunday, Dec. 4, 1-4 p.m. Where: Nissis Entertainment and Event Center (1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T; Lafayette, CO 80026 Tickets for the event are $10 plus fees and can be purchased at boco.org/2022LavenderGala. Sponsorships for tickets are available for those who are unable to pay. For more information about the event or sponsorship assistance to pay for a ticket, please contact Michael Chifalo, BCAAAs LGBTQ+ Program Specialist, at mchifalo@bouldercounty.org or 303-441-4518. 

Learn how Beneficent connects Seniors and Disabled Adults to funds that pay for the high-quality care Senior Care Industry Professionals provide.Case Managers, Social Workers, & Certified Senior Advisors can EARN 1 CEU CREDIT through our 1- HOUR FREE ZOOM CLASSScan to RSVP or contact Kim Searles, (CSA)Director of Education Kim@DoingGoodForOthers.com 719.645.8350

Join us for At Homes Holiday Special! At Home blends song, story, and poetry with facilitated chat along the way. The gathering is open to everyone!Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 881 549 94608JOIN BY COMPUTER: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88154994608NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE? CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL AILSA!(303) 775-8888 awonnacott@aclboulder.org

Join us for a gallery tour and engaging discussions about our current exhibitions. A simple art activity inspired by the artwork will follow. All art materials will be provided. Light refreshments will be served. This is a free event, and the museum is closed to the general public during this event.SPARK! is a series of programs specifically designed to make BMoCAs art exhibitions accessible for older people and for those with dementia or early-stage Alzheimers and their caregivers. Parking is available at meters along 13th street. BMoCA is an accessible building.

Join a BMoCA Educator for a tour and engaging discussions about the current exhibitions at BMoCAs flagship facility (1750 13th St., Boulder). An art activity inspired by the artwork will follow. All art materials will be provided. At this SPARK! event, we will tour BMoCAs Fall Exhibitions, Plane of Action, Kristopher Wright: Just As I Am, and Erin Hyunhee Kang: A Home In Between.SPARK! is a series of programs specifically designed to make BMoCAs art exhibitions accessible for people with early-stage Alzheimers or dementia and their caregivers. Registration is recommended by emailing education@bmoca.org. Questions? Contact our Education department at education@bmoca.org or 303-443-2122 x105.SPARK! at BMoCAs flagship facility is made possible in part by the Scientific & Cultural Facilities District, Institute for Museum and Library Services, First Bank, Laurie & Reid Klion, Christine & Don Springer, City of Boulder, Boulder Arts Commission, Colorado Creative Industries, and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Learn how Beneficent connects Seniors and Disabled Adults to funds that pay for the high-quality care Senior Care Industry Professionals provide.Case Managers, Social Workers, & Certified Senior Advisors can EARN 1 CEU CREDIT through our 1- HOUR FREE ZOOM CLASSScan to RSVP or contact Kim Searles, (CSA)Director of Education Kim@DoingGoodForOthers.com 719.645.8350

Our lively and entertaining Medicare Basics classes are designed to provide the necessary information to older adults, and those caring for older adults, when getting ready to apply for Medicare. Participants will learn about how and when to enroll, the different parts of Medicare, what is covered and what is not Medicare fraud, and much more!Interested participants will need the internet, a computer, tablet, or phone, and the appropriate application for the class. Once registered, participants will receive instructions on how to join the class. This online course uses Zoom. Upcoming classes are set for:Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6-7:30 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 15, 10-11:30 a.m.To register for these and other Healthy Aging classes, visit boco.org/AAALearns.For more information, or to set up an appointment, please call 303-441-1546.

Our lively and entertaining Medicare Basics classes are designed to provide the necessary information to older adults, and those caring for older adults, when getting ready to apply for Medicare. Participants will learn about how and when to enroll, the different parts of Medicare, what is covered and what is not Medicare fraud, and much more!Interested participants will need the internet, a computer, tablet, or phone, and the appropriate application for the class. Once registered, participants will receive instructions on how to join the class. This online course uses Zoom. Upcoming classes are set for:Wednesday, Dec. 14, 6-7:30 p.m.Thursday, Dec. 15, 10-11:30 a.m.To register for these and other Healthy Aging classes, visit boco.org/AAALearns.For more information, or to set up an appointment, please call 303-441-1546.

This group meets the 3rd Wednesday each month and is for men who have family or friends who are experiencing Alzheimers disease or another form of dementia and seek a safe place to receive support in the difficult journey of dementia. Registration required. Click here to register.

Learn how Beneficent connects Seniors and Disabled Adults to funds that pay for the high-quality care Senior Care Industry Professionals provide.Case Managers, Social Workers, & Certified Senior Advisors can EARN 1 CEU CREDIT through our 1- HOUR FREE ZOOM CLASSScan to RSVP or contact Kim Searles, (CSA)Director of Education Kim@DoingGoodForOthers.com 719.645.8350

This group meets the 3rd Wednesday each month and is for men who have family or friends who are experiencing Alzheimers disease or another form of dementia and seek a safe place to receive support in the difficult journey of dementia. Registration required. Click here to register.

Learn how Beneficent connects Seniors and Disabled Adults to funds that pay for the high-quality care Senior Care Industry Professionals provide.Case Managers, Social Workers, & Certified Senior Advisors can EARN 1 CEU CREDIT through our 1- HOUR FREE ZOOM CLASSScan to RSVP or contact Kim Searles, (CSA)Director of Education Kim@DoingGoodForOthers.com 719.645.8350