Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

This guide is designed to help Older Adults (55+) and their families find the community, governmental, and trusted online resources that will help them be healthy and happy well into their 60s, 70s, and beyond.  These resources include those that relate specifically to aging and care giving.  The tabs on the left take you to different subdivisions of the guide.  For broader topics that apply to all adults, please see the topic guides related to the broad subjects such as health and consumer information.   Don't find what you are looking for?  Please contact the library at 719-389-8968.

Explore all the available Older Adults Programs at PPLD 

Pikes Peak Library District Programs

• • • Senior Lunch and a Movie :  Independence Day

You bring your lunch and PPLD will bring the movie! Join us and other patrons as we enjoy a monthly movie during lunch. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration is not required but is encouraged.

• Author Talks
  • Author Becky Van Vleet - Patriotism in America Past and Present – July 7
  • Author Talk with Charles Soule: New York Times Bestselling author of Daredevil and She-Hulk – July 15
  • Friends of the Pikes Peak Library District: Meet the Author Mike Torreano – July 15
  • The Voice in Our Head: Author Talk with Award-Winning Psychologist Ethan Kross  - July 20
  • Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir: An Author Talk with Erika Sanchez – July 25

• Book and Social Clubs
  • Carnelian Coffee Book Group
  • East Library Book Club
  • Library 21c Mystery Lovers Book Club
  • Monumental Bookworms
  • Monumental Readers
  • Old Colorado City Book Group
  • Palmer Lake Book Club
  • Ruth Holley Book Club
  • Senior Chats - Informal gathering for seniors offers information sharing, networking, discussions, and coffee.
    • Calhan Library - July 4, July 11, July 18, July 25
    • Cheyenne Mountain Library - July 25
  • Socrates Café - This adult group discusses many subjects such that tie the common threads of humanity.  -July 11, July 18, July 25
• Arts and Crafting
  • Intro to Soldering: Make Your Own Light-Up Necklace using a circuit board with LEDs - July 7, 2023
  • Manitou Knitting Club - Join us to meet up and socialize with all types of textile artist - July 7 , July 14, July 21, July 28
  • Mini Canvas Drop-In Art - Join us for a 90-minute drop-in painting program. - July 7, July 10, July 18
  • Nailed It! Intergenerational Edition - Team up with or compete against all ages to show off your decorating skills. - July 1, July 11, July 18
  • Ruth Holley Crafters - Bring the crafts you're working on, and share ideas and thoughts with one another. - July 18
  • Scrap Exchange with Who Gives a Scrap - Bring in your new, clean/gently used and unwanted craft materials and exchange them for "tickets" to "purchase/exchange" new-to-you craft supplies! - July 15
  • Yarnettes Fiber Group - Join this group of fiber friends for a couple of hours of working on projects. - July 14, July 28
• Device Drop-In Help - Need help with your laptop, smartphone, or tablet?  Stop by our Device Drop-In during this time to see if we can help! -  July 7, July 11, July 13, July 21, July 25, July 28
• Genealogy Basics (virtual genealogy class) - Join us for an introduction to genealogy research strategies, including getting started, organizing research, and selecting and searching for records. - July 3, July 15
• Northstar Computer Series - Join us and learn to use PPLD resources to improve your computer skills.
• Yoga
  • Evening Yoga - Weekly Vinyassa Flow/Power Vinyassa class led by a yoga instructor for all levels - July 11, July 18, July 25
  • Trauma-Informed Yoga and Meditation - Low impact trauma-informed yoga class with a certified yoga therapist. - July 22
  • Virtual Yoga - Join local yoga instructor Svetlana Nudelman in this virtual yoga class for beginners and intermediate level practitioners. - July 1, July 13, July 15, July 20, July 22, July 26
  • Yoga Flow - A yoga class for all, focusing on linking breath and movement. – July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26

• FREE LEGAL SELF-HELP CLINIC - Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH (except September) from 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM at Fountain Library. Please call (719) 531- 6333 ext. 6058 to be added to the sign-up sheet.

• Coming Next Month: 
  • ​​​​​​​Art for Older Adults - Each month, Adults 55+ can produce high-quality art projects that respect their wealth of life experiences, skills, and innate capacity to create. – August 3
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• Silver Key Grab N' Go Meals
  • Silver Key Service Extension provides delicious and nutritious meals to eligible diners, promoting good health. 
  • Eligibility: Anyone 60 years of age or older. The spouse of an eligible diner is also eligible. Reservations are required before 2 p.m. at least one day prior.
  • To order please call 719-884-2300 or visit Silver Key Calhan Library or Silver Key High Prairie Library