Calendar

There will be NO Coffee with Councilors on Sept. 2 due to the Labor Day weekend holiday. We look forward to seeing you in October!

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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!).

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

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 with Thriving Communities Director, Sarah Vaine, on Golden’s “Housing for All” affordable housing initiatives and strategies.

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

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 10^th 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

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!

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!

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!

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!

Celebrate Golden Retrievers in Golden during “Goldens In Golden” with lots of fun, fanfare, fluff, and photo ops.

Festivities Include:

• Pup Meet and Mingle in Parfet Park
• Free Pup Cups, Giveaways, and Vendor Booths
• Official event photography opportunities under the iconic “Welcome to Golden” Arch
• Photo ops under our mini “Welcome to Golden” Arch

Trained, friendly, and leashed dogs are invited, and owners are kindly requested to please clean up after their dog.

Event Schedule

• 11 a.m. – Meet and greet in Parfet Park where you can enjoy complimentary “pup cup” treats, pose for photos under our mini Welcome Arch, purchase official Goldens In Golden merchandise, browse the vendor village and meet Golden based pet organizations.
• 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12 p.m. – Official Event Photography: three separate opportunities to join a group photo under the Welcome Arch on Washington Ave.
• 1 p.m. – Official festivities end at 1 p.m. and Washington Avenue will re-open to vehicle traffic. Afterwards, head out around Golden on your own. There will be many dog-friendly deals, plenty of patios and lots of nearby trails to enjoy!

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!

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!