Relaxing with coffee at the Front Porch

The Front Porch
Phone: 303-384-8130

Front Porch Newsletter (click here to read it now!)
The Front Porch Newsletter is published quarterly, listing a number of fun activities directed to the older adult age group. Details regarding lectures, day trips, tours, luncheons, special events and activities can be found in the Newsletter. Click on the above link to see an online version for free, or you can subscribe to the “News” and have it delivered to your residence for $8. Call 303-384-8100 to subscribe. Email FrontPorchNews@cityofgolden.net to receive via email for free!

About the Front Porch
The Front Porch area of the Golden Community Center offers a special place for folks 50+. Located on the upper floor of the Center, just off 8th Street, the Front Porch is a perfect place to meet new people, gather with friends, enjoy a cup of coffee, read a magazine, relax, and just enjoy “being”! Make a point to stop in, and socialize a bit!

Enjoy one of our various trips and outdoor events - we have a lot of fun!

The Front Porch offers outdoor adventures, trips, health programs, special events and sports teams. There are also volunteer and social opportunities – consider yourself and your friends invited!

We offer a variety of activities on a drop-in basis – no need to register. Here is just a sample:

Athletics & The Great Outdoors
Celebrate Health!
Games & Clubs
Seminars & Classes
Volunteer Opportunities
Wellness & Exercise

GENERAL INFORMATION

Front Porch Staff

Charlotte Allen and Vivian Houston, Coordinators
303-384-8130

Front Porch Hours
Monday - Friday* 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Monday and Thursday 5 - 8 p.m. (Social Bridge)
*may close at 2 p.m. on Fridays due to inactivity.

RESOURCES & LOCAL SERVICES
Golden VOA Mealsite
Weekly meals at the Golden Presbyterian Church, 17707 W. 16th Ave. Wednesdays between 11:30 a.m. – 12 noon. 10-Cent Bingo from 11 – 11:30 a.m. Meal fee is on a donation basis for people aged 60 and over. Please make a reservation two days in advance by calling Irene at 303-279-2094, or Judy at 303-277-0541. Community Wheels transports folks to this VOA site – also on a donation basis. To schedule a ride, call 303-235-6972.

Christ the Answer Church
Collect a box of food from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Mondays at Christ the Answer Church, 705 Ulysses St.; no restrictions. For more information,call 303-279-3663.

SilverSneakers®
http://www.silversneakers.com/

Senior's Resource Center
For information about housing, transportation, in-home care services, respite, job training, legal referral, tax help and care management.
303-238-8151
http://www.srcaging.org/

Seniors Inc.
For information about housing, transportation, in-home care services, respite, job training, legal referral, tax help and care management.
1-866-432-9696
http://www.seniorsinc.org/

Senior Reach
Emotional support, Community Resources Referral and Education
1-866-217-5808
http://www.seniorreach.org/

Benefits CheckUp
http://www.benefitscheckup.org/