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Lunch Menu

Happy Birthday!

Please place a lunch reservation at 970.379.0020 by

noon the day prior.

Suggested Donation: 60 & older $3 (Under 60 yrs. $11fee) All donations are greatly appreciated. Thank You!

WALKTALKTOBER!

October is the perfect month to

get outside for a walk and talk!

Every Tuesday and Thursday

starting at 11am at the Motion

and Wellness Playground! Topics

will be presented to talk about

during this -/+ 1 mile walk!

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4

Pork Chop Mushroom gravy, Bread

Baked Potato, Roasted zucchini, Applesauce, Ice Cream

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11

Shepard’s Pie Green Salad, Corn,

Dinner Roll, Chocolate Chip Cookies

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9

Grilled Salmon w/ Basil Butter Steamed Rice, Mixed Veggies,

Iceberg bleu cheese salad, Oranges, Cheese Cake

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16

Stuffed Chicken w/ Dijon Cream

Spinach, Mixed green salad, Potatoes, Watermelon, Bread

Doughnut holes


Meat Lasagna Caprese Salad, Garlic bread,

Broccoli, Tiramisu


Beef Stew w/ Carrots & Potatoes

Caesar salad, Bread, Chocolate Cake

TUESDAY, OCTBOER 23

Turkey Sandwich & Motzoh Ball Soup

Mixed green salad, Pudding and whip cream

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30

Shrimp & Veggie Stir-Fry Brown Rice, Mix green salad,

Banana, Cupcake

HEALTHY AGING POT LUCK DAYS

Show off your new recipe or just bring a themed dish to share with friends!

11:45am-1pm EC Community Center Wednesday, October 10~Harvest Pot Luck

Wednesday, October 31~Halloween Pot Luck RSVP your dish and number of attendees by

4pm the day prior to 970-379-0020!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2

Smoked Brisket Mashed Potatoes, Coleslaw,

Baked Beans, Fruit and Yogurt

El Jebel Healthy Aging

October 2018 0020 Eagle County Dr. | 970.379.0020

Christi Couch 6

Pete Kerr 8

Barbara Smith 12

Lorie Crawford 12

Stephanie Riverman 25

Mary Lou Zordel 26

Noelle Tripp 31

October Events Calendar Medicare Counseling by appointment only:

970-379-0020 to schedule appointment.

Reflexology: 1st Tuesday of the Month

$10/15min

Chair Massage: 3rd Tuesday of the Month

$9/15 min

Additional Program Info: 970-379-0020

Transportation Info: 970-309-8465 (suggested donation $2)

Lunch Reservations (by noon on day prior): 970-379-0020 Lunch

Suggested Donation: 60 & older $3 (Under 60 $11 fee)

All donations are greatly appreciated. Thank You!

El Jebel Healthy Aging ● October 2018

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

1

9:30 Stretch

10:30 Tai Chi

2 9:30 Stretch

10:30 Pilates

10:30 Reflexology 11:00 WALKTALKOBER

11:30 Library

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Bingo

3 9:00 Motion and

Wellness Playground

9:30 Poker

4 9:30 Stretch

10:30 Exercise 11:00 WALKTALKOBER

11:50 Site Council

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Bingo

5

1:00 Bridge

8

Fall Break County

Offices Closed 9:30 Stretch

10:30 Tai Chi

9 9:30 Stretch

10:30 Pilates 11:00 WALKTALKOBER

12:00 Performance by

“OFFERINGS”

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Bingo

10

9:00 Motion and

Wellness Playground

9:30 Poker

11:30 HARVEST

POT LUCK

11 9:30 Stretch


12:00 Lunch

1:00 Bingo

12

1:00 Bridge

15

Christie is on

Vacation this week

16 10:30 Chair Massage 11:00 WALKTALKOBER

11:30 Library

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Bingo

17

9:00 Motion and

Wellness Playground

9:30 Poker

11:30 Food Bank

18 11:00 WALKTALKOBER

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Bingo

19

Senior Law Day

Basalt Middle

School

9am-3:45pm 1:00 Bridge

22

9:30 Stretch

10:30 Tai Chi

23 9:30 Stretch

10:30 Pilates

12:00 Lunch 11:00 WALKTALKOBER

1:00 The ArtBase

1:00 Bingo

24 9:00 Motion and

Wellness Playground

9:30 Poker

25 9:30 Stretch


12:00 Lunch

1:00 Bingo

26

1:00 Bridge

29 9:30 Stretch

10:30 Tai Chi

30 9:30 Stretch

10:30 Pilates 11:00 WALKTALKOBER

12:00 Lunch

1:00 Bingo

31 9:00 Motion and

Wellness Playground

9:30 Poker

11:30 HALLOWEEN

POT LUCK

Walking 500 extra steps a day with a

friend is more cheerful!

Talking with an individual for 30 minutes

is more than just exercising your mouth,

its exercising your brain!

Vitamin– D comes from the sun also!

Eagle County Healthy Aging at the El Jebel Community Center has the following

volunteer positions:

• LUNCH ASSISTANTS - Tuesday & Thursday | 11:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. (1.5 hours)

• LUNCH TABLE SET UP & TAKE DOWN ASSISTANTS - Tuesday & Thursday |

Before & after lunch

• HOME DELIVERED MEAL DRIVERS - Tuesday & Thursday | Noon – 12:30 p.m. (half hour)

Volunteers receive a FREE lunch and unlimited new friends!

TO LEARN MORE: Call Mandi Dicamillo at 970-379-0200

Email [email protected]


INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Alchemy of Aging……….……......1

Alchemy of Aging (cont.)……….2

Move of the month….…....…....2

Happiness……………...……...…..3

Immune Boosting Food Tips...........................................3

Immune Boosters (cont.)……..4

Senior Law Day…...………..….…4

Mission……………………………....5

Contact Information…………....5

Meal Reservation………………..5

Healthy Aging Resources….6-7

Cook’s Corner Recipe ............ 8

The Alchemy of Aging Erin Fisher, Director of Alpine Area Agency on AgingErin Fisher, Director of Alpine Area Agency on AgingErin Fisher, Director of Alpine Area Agency on AgingErin Fisher, Director of Alpine Area Agency on Aging

This summer, my coworker at the Alpine Area Agency on Aging and I

attended The Alchemy of Aging Project: Turning Old into Gold at the

Greenwood & Myers Mortuary in Boulder. The speakers were Dr.

Victoria Howard, Kim Mooney, and Megan Carnarius, RN and

presentations ranged from “How I Learned about Old Age,” “Giving

Death Voice,” “Five Birthdays, Five Death Days, and 100 Grief

Candles.” There were multiple opportunities for reflection and

meditative silence, and I can assure you that meditation about

death takes on an entirely new twist when seated inside a

mortuary. Jokes aside, I was surprised at how much we talked

about life…not death. In fact, life is so much sweeter when you

think about death on a regular basis. I was so inspired to bring

death into my everyday life that I downloaded an app called “We

Croak.” We Croak sends me five random reminders each day that

I’m going to die. The push notifications literally say, “Remember!

You’re going to die!” and then gives you some quip or quote about

life and/or death. The theory is taken from part of the Buddhist

tradition in Bhutan that you’re happier if you think about death at

least five times a day. Side note, Bhutan is considered the happiest

country on Earth. Coincidence? I think not. One of the many

mindfulness exercises that we were led through during the

conference was thinking about our own death. Not just death in

general, that ethereal, untouchable, often unsettling notion of what

death is, or might be, but actually sitting with the fact that one day I

will be no more. My body will disintegrate and I will cease to

breathe, my heart will stop, my life force will depart from my body.

That’s a very different thought process than the general idea of

death. We were, very bluntly, told “Imagine this is the last five

minutes of your life. This is it. What do you think about?” And then

we were left to brood for the next five minutes. ((((CCCCoooonnnntttt.... ppppaaaaggggeeee 2222))))

October 2018

HEALTHYAGING

TIMES

MOVEOFTHEMONTH

Healthy Aging ● Times October 2018 2

Neck Stretch Nihseniorhealth.org

You can do this stretch while standing

or sitting in a sturdy chair.

1. Keep your feet flat on the floor,

shoulder-width apart.

2. Slowly turn your head to the right

until you feel a slight stretch. Be careful

not to tip or tilt your head forward or

backward, but hold it in a comfortable

position.

3. Hold the position for 10 to 30 sec-

onds.

4. Turn your head to the left and hold

the position for 10 to 30 seconds.

Repeat at least 3 to 5 times.

Alchemy of Aging (Cont.) Some thought about their loved ones. One woman said she stared

at her hands the entire time, thinking that they would slowly turn

from a healthy pink into a gray, lifeless color. I, being less

imaginative, just stared straight ahead and promptly settled on a

jar of honey across the room. My first thought: “Gosh. I just love

honey so much.” Then my eyes drifted to the coffee in front of me.

“Coffee is the best thing ever. I LOVE coffee!” Then drifting over to

the window where I saw the Flatirons guarding over Boulder. “I

LOVE mountains! I LOVE Colorado! I LOVE EVERYTHING AND

EVERYONE and I can’t believe I’m just walking around with honey

and coffee and mountains every day and not appreciating every sip

and every hike and every single day that I get the privilege to

breathe and love and be human with a living body, because one

day…maybe in five minutes or five decades…that privilege ends.” I

said I wasn’t imaginative, not dramatic.

That night, I had the opportunity to see one of my favorite bands

play a free concert at the Gerald R. Ford auditorium in Vail and I

promptly burst into tears within the first few seconds of the set

because it was just. so. beautiful. I couldn’t believe how lucky I was

to be there, outside on that incredible summer mountain evening,

listening to music that filled my heart, with a person I care about, in

a body that allows me to experience life to the fullest. That entire

weekend I would cry at the drop of a hat, not because I was sad or

dwelling on the tragic aspects of death, but because I was filled so

completely with gratitude for every single little thing surrounding

me that I take for granted 99% of the time. Everything glistened

and glowed and was beautiful in a way that I hadn’t seen before,

because I saw it with a new perspective that clued me in that I

won’t always get to experience life, so I better not take it for

granted anymore.


Immune

Boosting Food

Tips Dr. Neal Malik , Bastyr UniversityDr. Neal Malik , Bastyr UniversityDr. Neal Malik , Bastyr UniversityDr. Neal Malik , Bastyr University

We hear a lot about how to boost our im-

mune system through foods. But which

ones to choose? Certain foods are herald-

ed for their antioxidant qualities helping

you to stay healthy and ward off illnesses.

Dr. Neal Malik who leads the Master of

Science in Nutrition for Wellness program

at Bastyr University, Kenmore, Washington

helps take the mystery out of healthy food

choices and shares the immune-boosting

potential of certain foods.

MushroomsMushroomsMushroomsMushrooms

A good source of vitamin D and an un-

derutilized immune-boosting food. In fact,

clinical researchers discovered improved

immune responses in cancer patients who

are receiving chemotherapy and radiation

after consuming mushrooms.

TurmericTurmericTurmericTurmeric

Typically found as a bright yellow powder,

this immune system booster is often used

in Asian curry dishes. You may also find

turmeric supplements, but be careful with

these – many have failed quality testing

but are still available on store shelves.

(Cont. on page 4)(Cont. on page 4)(Cont. on page 4)(Cont. on page 4)

Who’s happier Who’s happier Who’s happier Who’s happier ———— people in people in people in people in

their 40s or 80s?their 40s or 80s?their 40s or 80s?their 40s or 80s? wahealth.kaiserpermanente.orgwahealth.kaiserpermanente.orgwahealth.kaiserpermanente.orgwahealth.kaiserpermanente.org

I have a friend who walks around

Seattle’s Green Lake two or three

times a week. Sometimes she goes

alone. Other times she meets a friend

for the 2.8-mile stroll. But she always stops on the west shore to watch

the turtles sunning on nearby logs. Since retiring from nursing at age 67,

she has plenty of time to notice such wonders. “I have more perspec-

tive,” she says. “Maybe it’s because I worked with older patients for so

many years, or maybe it’s just part of growing older myself, but I realize

that my life could be over in a minute.” The thought doesn’t seem to

frighten her. Instead, she’s reminded to enjoy each day as it comes. If

the weather’s nice, she might spend a whole afternoon in her yard, read-

ing a novel or digging in her garden. When a friend suggests they cele-

brate her 70th birthday by traveling out of state to walk in a half-

marathon, she figures, why not? Exercise. Friendship. Adventure. These

are all top priorities now. I’m thrilled to see my friend embracing her re-

tirement this way—especially after watching her juggle career and family

for so long. She’s still got obligations. She volunteers for a pet shelter

and United Way. Caring for her house is a chore. But she approaches

her days with acceptance that life is finite—and this makes her happy.

In my work on healthy aging, I see how this “live for today” attitude often

plays out for older people. In fact, the research may surprise you: People

age 60 and older generally have a greater sense of well-being than

younger people have. Surveys of happiness conducted in developed

countries consistently show a “U-shaped” pattern, with people on either

end having the greatest satisfaction. In one large study from the

Brookings Institute, for example, scientists found happiness was high for

18- to 21-year-olds and then dropped steadily until about age 40. But

past middle age, the pattern began to reverse—gradually climbing back

up to its highest point at age 98! Whether your retirement years include

volunteering, caring for family, travel, or other adventures, I hope the

research on aging rings true for you. With increasing acceptance and

satisfaction, the years ahead could be your best ones yet.


Immune Boosters

(Cont.) Sweet PotatoSweet PotatoSweet PotatoSweet Potato

A fall and winter favorite that’s high in vitamins A and C, a

one-two punch when it comes to knocking out bacteria and

viruses.

GingerGingerGingerGinger

May help our immune cells win the battle against colds and

the flu. Add fresh ginger to your stir-fry recipes or as part of

a salad dressing!

Fresh GarlicFresh GarlicFresh GarlicFresh Garlic

Researchers are discovering that this common ingredient

may help kill bacteria and viruses. When possible, consume

fresh garlic as opposed to relying on garlic capsules/

supplements–the jury is still out as to whether these have

the same effect.

Hot TeaHot TeaHot TeaHot Tea

A perfect beverage on a cold day, we are finding that it may

help our bodies ward off infections. Not only that, but as an

added bonus, drinking tea will help keep you hydrated.

CinnamonCinnamonCinnamonCinnamon

A fall and winter favorite, it contains essential oils that may

help reduce the amount of time we spend getting over a

cold or the flu. But, be careful about using cinnamon sugar,

which is not the same as pure cinnamon!

BerriesBerriesBerriesBerries

Naturally high in vitamin C and other powerful antioxidants,

these can be enjoyed fresh or frozen. I would recommend

consuming whole berries, rather than relying on juices/

smoothies. There has been some talk that Elderberries may

help you recover from illnesses faster, but further research

is needed to know for sure.

HoneyHoneyHoneyHoney

This sweetener has been used as an antibiotic for

centuries. ((((CCCCoooonnnntttt.... aaaatttt ttttoooopppp ooooffff ppppaaaaggggeeee))))

It was believed that ancient Romans would apply

it to their eyes when they had a bout of

conjunctivitis (“pink eye”). Turns out, they were

on to something: honey has

been found to prevent the

growth of bacteria. Add it to your

tea or as a topping on your

whole grain pancakes or

waffles.

YogurtYogurtYogurtYogurt

A good source of vitamin A, protein and zinc,

yogurt is a great snack. Not only that, but yogurt

contains healthy bacteria that may protect your

digestive tract from disease-causing germs.

Combine yogurt, berries, and a teaspoon of

honey, and you’ve got a near perfect superhero

snack!

CONTACTINFORMATION


Our Mission Healthy Aging is dedicated to serving the over 60 population of

Eagle County with nutrition, transportation, social activities, and

programs that help to maintain the independence of older adults.

Meal Reservation Information Reservations are requested for lunch by 12:00 pm the day BEFORE

the meal is served (24 hour advance notice is requested please).

Eagle: Please call 970-328-8896. Lunches are served at noon on

Tuesday and Thursday at the Golden Eagle Senior Center, 715

Broadway in Eagle. We deliver meals to homebound seniors in the

mid and lower Eagle Valley (Eagle, Gypsum).

El Jebel: Please call 970-379-0020. Lunches are served at noon on

Tuesday and Thursday at the Eagle County Annex Building, 0020

Eagle County Dr. in El Jebel (just off Hwy 82 at Crown Mountain

Park). We deliver meals to homebound seniors in the Roaring Fork

Mid-Valley.

Minturn-Vail: Please call 970-328-2812. Lunches are served at noon

on Wednesday and Friday at Maloit Park Senior Center inside Vail

Ski and Snowboard Academy in Minturn, 1951 Hwy. 24 in Minturn.

We deliver meals to homebound seniors in the upper Eagle Valley

(Edwards to Vail).

All meals are funded by the Older Americans Act and Eagle County

Govt. Anyone over 60 or regular volunteers under 60: suggested

anonymous donation of $3.00 All Guests under 60 must pay $11.

Coordination EAGLE EAGLE EAGLE EAGLE Carly Rietmann Healthy Aging Program Supervisor 970.328.8896 [email protected] EL JEBEL EL JEBEL EL JEBEL EL JEBEL Mandi Dicamillo Healthy Aging Program Coordinator 970.379.0020 [email protected] MINTURN MINTURN MINTURN MINTURN Pat Nolan Healthy Aging Program Coordinator 970.328.8831 [email protected]

Transportation EL JEBEL BUS DRIVER EL JEBEL BUS DRIVER EL JEBEL BUS DRIVER EL JEBEL BUS DRIVER Marti Barbour 970.309.8465 EAGLE & MINTURN BUS DRIVER EAGLE & MINTURN BUS DRIVER EAGLE & MINTURN BUS DRIVER EAGLE & MINTURN BUS DRIVER Mikey Colley 970.343.9565

Culinary EAGLE & MINTURN EAGLE & MINTURN EAGLE & MINTURN EAGLE & MINTURN Claudia Chacon 970.328.1483 EL JEBELEL JEBELEL JEBELEL JEBEL Alan Kokish of Custom Catering in Basalt Contact Mandi Dicamillo for info: 970.379.0020


Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities Alpine Area Retired and Senior Volunteer Program

(RSVP) is a volunteering program specifically for

people 55 or better. Contact them today to learn

about fun and exciting volunteer opportunities in

Eagle County.

CONTACT: Tina Strang, CONTACT: Tina Strang, CONTACT: Tina Strang, CONTACT: Tina Strang, Alpine Area RSVP Coordinator

970970970970----468468468468----0295 ext.122 | [email protected] ext.122 | [email protected] ext.122 | [email protected] ext.122 | [email protected]

Alpine Area Agency on Aging Alpine Area Agency on Aging Alpine Area Agency on Aging Alpine Area Agency on Aging The Alpine Area Agency on Aging is a program of

NWCCOG and the designated regional planning and

service agency for senior services in Eagle, Grand,

Jackson, Pitkin and Summit Counties.

CONTACT: Erin FisherCONTACT: Erin FisherCONTACT: Erin FisherCONTACT: Erin Fisher, AAAA Director

970.468.0295 x107 | [email protected] x107 | [email protected] x107 | [email protected] x107 | [email protected]

Home Delivered Meals Home Delivered Meals Home Delivered Meals Home Delivered Meals Home delivered meals are offered to home-bound older

adults two days per week through the Healthy Aging

meal program.

El Jebel/Basalt: El Jebel/Basalt: El Jebel/Basalt: El Jebel/Basalt: 970-328-7682

Gypsum/Eagle/Wolcott: Gypsum/Eagle/Wolcott: Gypsum/Eagle/Wolcott: Gypsum/Eagle/Wolcott: 970-328-8896

Edwards/Avon/Minturn/Vail: Edwards/Avon/Minturn/Vail: Edwards/Avon/Minturn/Vail: Edwards/Avon/Minturn/Vail: 970-328-8831

Dietary Guidance Dietary Guidance Dietary Guidance Dietary Guidance & Consultation & Consultation & Consultation & Consultation Free dietary guidance and consultation is a service

provided through our meal program in Eagle County.

Contact them today for information, answers or to set

up a consultation.

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Eagle Valley Senior Life Eagle Valley Senior Life Eagle Valley Senior Life Eagle Valley Senior Life Eagle Valley Senior Life: Partners in Elder

Caregiving. Improving the quality of life for older

adults with cognitive, physical or social limitations

and their caregivers.

CONTACT: 970CONTACT: 970CONTACT: 970CONTACT: 970----977977977977----0188018801880188

In Home Caregiving In Home Caregiving In Home Caregiving In Home Caregiving Assistance Assistance Assistance Assistance Caring 4 You Homecare: Caring 4 You Homecare: Caring 4 You Homecare: Caring 4 You Homecare: 970-390-2889

(medical & non-medical)

HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley: HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley: HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley: HomeCare & Hospice of the Valley: 970-569-7455

(medical & non-medical)

Visiting Angels: Visiting Angels: Visiting Angels: Visiting Angels: 970-328-5526 (non-medical only)

People Care Health Services: People Care Health Services: People Care Health Services: People Care Health Services: 970-874-0136

(non-medical only)

Mental Health & Wellness Mental Health & Wellness Mental Health & Wellness Mental Health & Wellness Provided by Mind Springs Health.

Eagle: Eagle: Eagle: Eagle: 970-328-6969

Vail: Vail: Vail: Vail: 970-476-0930

Aspen: Aspen: Aspen: Aspen: 970-920-555

Glenwood Springs: Glenwood Springs: Glenwood Springs: Glenwood Springs: 970-945-2583

Medicare Information Medicare Information Medicare Information Medicare Information & Counseling & Counseling & Counseling & Counseling Northwest Colorado Councils of Government

(NWCCOG) offers a State Health Insurance

Assistance Program (SHIP) for Medicare

beneficiaries.

CONTACT: TJ Dufresne CONTACT: TJ Dufresne CONTACT: TJ Dufresne CONTACT: TJ Dufresne

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Medical Transportation Medical Transportation Medical Transportation Medical Transportation Services Services Services Services If you are in need of a ride to a medical appointment,

there’s help!

Mountain Ride: Mountain Ride: Mountain Ride: Mountain Ride: 1-844-686-7433 | mtnride.org

(medical rides for Medicaid beneficiaries)

Eagle County Healthy Aging: Eagle County Healthy Aging: Eagle County Healthy Aging: Eagle County Healthy Aging:

Eagle River Valley – 970-328-8896

Basalt/Roaring Fork – 970-328-7682

(Medical rides for all in need no matter of age)

Public Transit Opportunities Public Transit Opportunities Public Transit Opportunities Public Transit Opportunities Eagle River Valley: Eagle River Valley: Eagle River Valley: Eagle River Valley: Eco Transit – 970-328-3250,

Paratransit is also a service offered by Eco Transit

for those who are medically unable to drive. Must

be accepted into the program via an application

and doctor’s signature.

Roaring Fork Valley: Roaring Fork Valley: Roaring Fork Valley: Roaring Fork Valley: Roaring Fork Transportation

Authority (RFTA) – 970-925-8484

Veteran’s Services Veteran’s Services Veteran’s Services Veteran’s Services Veteran Services Officers can assist Veterans and

their family file for benefits including Health Care,

Pensions, Training and Education, Home Loans, Life

Insurance, Burial and Memorial Benefits,

Transportation, Transition Assistance, Appeals of VA

Claims Decisions, and more.

CONTACT: Pat HammonCONTACT: Pat HammonCONTACT: Pat HammonCONTACT: Pat Hammon, Veteran’s Services Officer

970970970970----328328328328----9674 | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected] | [email protected]

Senior Specific Housing Senior Specific Housing Senior Specific Housing Senior Specific Housing Eagle River Valley: Eagle River Valley: Eagle River Valley: Eagle River Valley: Eagle County’s Housing

Department operates two senior-specific

independent living complexes in Eagle -–

Golden Eagle Apartments and Seniors on

Broadway. Contact Matt Andrews, property manager

at 328-8897. If you are in need of assisted living or

skilled nursing, contact Castle Peak Senior Life and

Rehabilitation in Eagle. Call 970-989-2500.

Roaring Fork Valley: Roaring Fork Valley: Roaring Fork Valley: Roaring Fork Valley: The Carbondale Housing

Authority operates Crystal Meadows Senior

Housing in the Roaring Fork Valley. Contact them

at 970-963-9326.

Libraries Libraries Libraries Libraries Did you know if you call your local library with a

question about information and resources in your

area that they either have the answer or will help

you find it? All of our local libraries offer a wealth

of information.

Avon Library: Avon Library: Avon Library: Avon Library: 970-949-6797

Basalt Library: Basalt Library: Basalt Library: Basalt Library: 970-927-4311

Eagle Library: Eagle Library: Eagle Library: Eagle Library: 970-328-8800

Gypsum Library: Gypsum Library: Gypsum Library: Gypsum Library: 970-524-5080

Vail Library: Vail Library: Vail Library: Vail Library: 970-479-2184

Helping Hands Helping Hands Helping Hands Helping Hands Helping Hands is a project of Alpine RSVP and can

provide you with a volunteer to help with household

chores or minor home repair. Learn more at (970)

468-0295 ext. 122 or [email protected]

Adult Protection ServicesAdult Protection ServicesAdult Protection ServicesAdult Protection Services Are you concerned about the safety or wellbeing of an

older adult? Adult Protection concerns can be made by

calling the Statewide Hotline at 1-844-264‑5437.

Eagle County Public Health

Healthy Aging

PO Box 660

Eagle, CO 81631

www.eaglecounty.us/PublicHealth/Healthy_Agingwww.eaglecounty.us/PublicHealth/Healthy_Agingwww.eaglecounty.us/PublicHealth/Healthy_Agingwww.eaglecounty.us/PublicHealth/Healthy_Aging

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INGREDIENTS:INGREDIENTS:INGREDIENTS:INGREDIENTS:

• 4 acorn squash (about 1 pound each), halved

lengthwise and seeded

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more

for brushing

• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 1/2 cups diced celery

• 2 leeks, halved lengthwise and sliced crosswise

1/4 inch thick

• 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced

• 2 teaspoons finely chopped thyme

• 10 ounces day-old rustic rye bread—crusts

removed, bread cut into 1/2-inch dice (about 6

cups)

• 7 ounces vacuum-packed cooked chestnuts

• 1/2 cup chopped parsley

• 1/3 cup heavy cream

• 1/3 cup vegetable stock or low-sodium broth

DIRECTIONS:DIRECTIONS:DIRECTIONS:DIRECTIONS:

Step 1 Step 1 Step 1 Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°. Brush the cut sides of the

squash with olive oil and season the cavities with salt and

pepper. Place the squash cut side down on two baking

sheets and roast for about 25 minutes, until just tender.


Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt the butter in the 3

tablespoons of olive oil. Add the celery, leeks and a

generous pinch each of salt and pepper and cook over

moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8

minutes. Add the apples and thyme and cook over

moderately high heat until the apples just start to soften,

about 5 minutes. Scrape the mixture into a large bowl. Add

the bread, chestnuts, parsley, cream and stock and toss

well. Season with salt and pepper.


Turn the squash cut side up. Spoon the stuffing into the

cavities and bake until the squash are tender and the

stuffing is golden brown, about 20 minutes. Transfer to

plates and serve.

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