If you’re a senior in Commerce City or have an elder in your family, mark your calendars for an event that’s tailored just for you. The Senior Resource Fair, hosted by the Commerce City Senior Commission, is setting up shop on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Eagle Pointe Recreation Center located at 6060 Parkway Drive. According to Commerce City, this free fair aims to directly connect seniors with local vendors, nonprofit organizations, and community experts, all dedicated to providing support and information on various senior-focused services.
Free is the operative word here, with zero charges for food, activities, and even transportation. Seniors can to also look forward to live demos, educational seminars, and giveaways as part of the event’s promise to deliver a morning filled with both helpful resources and entertainment. For those interested, hands-on help with completing applications for housing assistance and home repairs will be provided, a boon for those navigating the often tricky waters of paperwork and bureaucracy.
The fair’s lineup is pretty packed, kicking off bright and early at 9 a.m. with a session on “Community Well-Being,” where attendees can learn about the services and outreach efforts the city has in store for seniors. This is followed by a “Silver Sneakers” exercise class at 9:30 a.m., tailored specifically for older adults, and at 10 a.m., Brothers Redevelopment will discuss how they aid seniors with home repairs. Not to be missed is the Cultivando presentation at 11 a.m., which delves into leadership empowerment within the Latino community…