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Nov
3
Fri
2023
Golden Years Focus Groups @ Golden Community Center
Nov 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:45 pm

The Golden Years Reception on October 13 gathered important feedback from older adults in our community, many of whom want to be engaged in the planning of Golden Community Center and The Front Porch activities. We are excited to begin our collaboration to plan these fun opportunities!

City staff will offer several focus group sessions on November 3, 2023, based on feedback received at the reception. These focus groups will be held in a smaller space, more conducive to conversation and listening so everyone can hear and be heard.

Advanced sign-up for these 45-minute sessions is required. To accommodate the room size and allow for better conversation, each group will be limited to 20 people. If a session reaches capacity, we will add additional sessions on the same topic.

Sign up for a focus group here!

Bring yourself, your ideas, and your enthusiasm to shape the future of Recreation Services for older adults in Golden!

Focus group general information:

Date: November 3, 2023

Location: Golden Community Center, 1470 10th Street

Contact: Angela Kohman, 303-384-8159 or AKohman@CityofGolden.net

 

9:00 -9:45 a.m. | The Front Porch: Recreation for Older Adults in Golden

  • Discussion topics:  role of community recreation, older adult engagement to understand interests, Front Porch operations (including hours), drop-in activities, etc.

10:15 -11:00 a.m. | Programs Inside the Golden Community Center

  • Discussion topics: GCC indoor programs and activities for older adults
  • Programs Inside the GCC:  water aerobics, pickleball, volleyball, fitness, dance, pottery, crafts, wellness, personal training, water walking, lap swimming, Masters, etc.

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Programs Outside the GCC

  • Discussion topics: GCC outdoor programs and activities for older adults
  • Sample topics:  hiking, biking, nature walks, pickleball, sports, multi-generational activities with grandkids, trips: museums, theater, Rockies games, etc.

1:00 -1:45 p.m. | Education Programming: Learning Together

  • Discussion topics:  book clubs, travelogues, current events, sustainable home modifications, resource education (wills, taxes), technology support
  • Secondary topics:  landscape conversion, residential solar, genealogy, memoir writing, how to downsize, parking app, phone use, sustainable home improvements, sustainable landscape conversions, residential solar, how to downsize, genealogy, memoir writing, etc.

3:00 -3:45 p.m. | Volunteer Opportunities

  • Discussion topics: Front Porch, clean a park, program instruction, seniors helping seniors
Nov
4
Sat
2023
Coffee With Councilors @ Community Center Bear Creek Room
Nov 4 @ 10:00 am

A coffee cup sits near a laptop computer.Join your neighbors for Coffee with Councilors the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Golden Community Center Bear Creek South room (1470 10th St.) unless otherwise noted on the calendar. Or if you prefer, join us online from the comfort of your own home (bring your own coffee!).

This month’s event features a discussion on Creek Management update with Parks and Recreation Director, Tammy Tucker.

Bring your thoughts, ideas and questions and let’s have a conversation!

Dec
2
Sat
2023
Coffee With Councilors @ Community Center Bear Creek Room
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am

A coffee cup sits near a laptop computer.Join your neighbors for Coffee with Councilors the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Golden Community Center Bear Creek South room (1470 10th St.) unless otherwise noted on the calendar. Or if you prefer, join us online from the comfort of your own home (bring your own coffee!).

This month’s event features an update on GPD’s 32-hour workweek trial with Police Chief Joe Harvey.

Bring your thoughts, ideas and questions and let’s have a conversation!

GHS Holiday Bazaar @ Golden High School
Dec 2 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

GHS Holiday Bazaar is on Dec. 2 from 10 am to 3 pmCome do some holiday shopping at the Annual Golden High School Holiday Bazaar held by the GHS PTA.

With plenty to choose from and a variety of goods from over 70 different vendors, you can make a big dent on your holiday shopping list.

This is a fundraiser for the students at Golden High School, helping with scholarships, grants, and more.

The Bazaar will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2 at Golden High School, 701 24th St. Includes free parking and admission.

Jan
6
Sat
2024
Coffee with Councilors @ Golden Community Center
Jan 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A coffee cup sits near a laptop computer.Join your neighbors for Coffee with Councilors the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Golden Community Center Bear Creek South room (1470 10th St.) unless otherwise noted on the calendar.

It’s a new year–bring your new ideas! Please bring your ideas for speakers and content for Coffee with the Councilors in 2024. We want to learn what you want to hear about and discuss at CWC. What is on your mind? What are your concerns?

Bring your thoughts, ideas and questions and let’s have a conversation!

Feb
3
Sat
2024
Coffee with Councilors @ Golden Community Center
Feb 3 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A coffee cup sits near a laptop computer.Join your neighbors for Coffee with Councilors the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Golden Community Center Bear Creek South room (1470 10th St.) unless otherwise noted on the calendar.

This month we’ll be joined by Golden Fire Chief Kasey Beal. Chief Beal will share his vision and plans for the Golden Fire Department, and be available to answer any questions and address any concerns.

Bring your thoughts, ideas and questions and let’s have a conversation!

Mar
2
Sat
2024
Coffee with Councilors @ Golden Community Center
Mar 2 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A coffee cup sits near a laptop computer.Join your neighbors for Coffee with Councilors the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Golden Community Center Bear Creek South room (1470 10th St.) unless otherwise noted on the calendar.

This month we’ll be joined by Nola Krajewski from the Golden Chamber of Commerce. Nola will present the mission and vision of the Chamber, and provide information about how the Chamber supports local businesses.

Bring your thoughts, ideas and questions and let’s have a conversation!

Mar
7
Thu
2024
Golden Teen Night: Murder Mystery! @ Golden Community Center
Mar 7 @ 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm

High schoolers–put on your sleuthing hat, grab some friends, and join us on March 7 at the Golden Community Center for a fun night of solving a murder mystery!

The fun starts at 5 p.m. and runs to 7:30 p.m. with food and drinks provided.

This night also features a fun, optional side adventure. At 7 p.m., you’ll also have the option of joining a group to see a performance of the musical “Pippin!” at the Golden High School. Free tickets provided to Golden Teen Night participants.

Golden Teen Night is hosted monthly at the Golden Community Center, funded by a Thriving Community Grant from the City of Golden.

High School ID required!

Apr
6
Sat
2024
Coffee with Councilors @ Golden Community Center
Apr 6 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am

A coffee cup sits near a laptop computer.Join your neighbors for Coffee with Councilors the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Golden Community Center Bear Creek South room (1470 10th St.) unless otherwise noted on the calendar.

This month’s event features Matt Wempe, Principle Planner—Long Range, who will share updates on the downtown parking program, including an introduction to Interstate Parking, the City’s new contracted parking management company.

Bring your thoughts, ideas and questions and let’s have a conversation!

Apr
14
Sun
2024
Marv Kay Day @ Golden Community Center
Apr 14 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Golden Community Center welcomes all on Marv Kay Day as we celebrate the former mayor whose passion for fitness and volunteerism opened the first doors at the GCC, by opening those same doors to everyone for free.

Come see what the GCC can offer after 30 years of excellence. Make sure to visit between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to partake in some goodies and planned programming to commemorate Marv and what he brought to the Golden community.

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 Did You Know?
Golden was originally chosen as the territorial capital of Colorado in 1862.

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