Are you interested in increasing your knowledge of regional issues and enhancing your civic leadership skills? DRCOG is accepting applications for its Spring 2021 Virtual Citizens’ Academy that will take place from April 1 to May 13. You’ll learn from local experts and leaders, network with other residents and act on what you’ve learned. Topics will include regional growth and demographics, economic vitality, transportation and mobility, and civic engagement. Participation is free and the academy will be held virtually on Zoom due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 900 residents from around the region have completed the nationally recognized Citizens’ Academy since 2007. Learn more and apply here: https://drcog.org/programs/citizens-academy.
On February 13 from 10 AM to Noon MT, Changing the Narrative will host a Colorado screening of Duty Free, a film about a son’s attempt to get his 75-year-old mother back on her feet after she is fired from her lifelong job. They go off on a bucket list adventure. We will watch the movie together virtually, and then have an opportunity to discuss the experiences with the filmmaker and his mom. Here’s what Sian-Pierre had to say about his reason for making the film:
I hope that we, as a country, can re-center our notions of what it looks like to be “old” in America today. To surprise, delight , and inspire an audience with a character we don’t often get to see in film—the 75-year-old everywoman.
We are thrilled to make this inspiring film available to you for for free, but please register in advance here.
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans.
Darien and Teddy live in Comox, a small island town of 15,000 residents located off the coast of British Columbia (BC), Canada.
Through the United Way’s “Safe Seniors, Strong Communities” initiative, Darien and Teddy have their groceries delivered, receive hot meals three times a week and enjoy regular check-in conversations by phone. Due to their existing health conditions, it would be extremely difficult for them to have access to these necessities if it weren’t for the Safe Seniors program. Read more
A popular publication that helps seniors find a ride to things like doctor’s appointments or grocery store trips is going mobile in 2021.
The Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council’s (DRMAC) developed a mobile app for its “Getting There Guide”, which connects people with public transportation, volunteer-based driving services and private options. Read more
It’s 2021 and that means: there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. While 2020 was one of our most challenging years that I can remember (between #workingfromhomewithkids, to its impact on commuter transit services, to getting used to new requirements for sanitization on transit and beyond), it’s time for a fresh start for 2021. Read more
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