Explore Older Adult Services and Programs

Our mission is to inspire and empower older adults to age well through community connection, learning and play.

Age Well Centers

The city’s Age Well Centers are dedicated to serving the educational, social and fitness needs of older adults in our community. Older Adult Services (OAS) supports adults 60 and older and their family caregivers through community connection, learning and play.

In September 2022, the City of Boulder partially reopened the East Age Well Center after a two-year closure due to the pandemic. To accommodate this partial reopening, some resources were shifted from the West Age Well Center. Both centers are operating on modified hours.

Future of Recreation Centers Impacts to East Age Well Center

The East Age Well Center will be impacted by the city’s Future of Recreation Centers project.

The East Boulder Community Center (EBCC) building is one of the city’s top energy users and an ideal candidate for a retrofit. The mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems are outdated and not energy-efficient, but the building's structure is sound, making a retrofit a prime opportunity to reduce energy consumption and refresh the space. This deep energy retrofit project involves updating these systems with modern, efficient ones and improving the building's energy efficiency. This will reduce energy consumption and enhance the building’s performance. A first phase of construction is estimated to start at the EBCC, which includes the East Age Well Center, in early 2027 and will focus on the most critical system updates, including air handling units, roof and envelope improvements. Recreation Center operations for the recreation wing of the building will continue as normal during the majority of the first phase in construction. Find answers to frequently asked questions on the city's website.

The East Age Well Center is likely to experience both facility and service impacts during the first phase of construction, scheduled to begin in early 2027. Plans for continuing services and programs will be shared in late 2026.

East Age Well Center Deep Energy Retrofit

  • Programs and services may be relocated or rescheduled, but staff will work to minimize disruptions and maintain services.
  • West Age Well Center will remain fully operational during impacts to the East Age Well Center.
  • Specific plans for relocating services and programs during construction will be shared in late 2026 as we get more specific information.

  • Goal: Create a better, safer, more comfortable and more energy-efficient community space that will serve the community for decades to come.
  • EBCC is one of the city’s highest energy-using buildings and many of its systems are outdated.
  • The building itself is sound. This project focuses on fixing and upgrading the space so that it works better for everyone.

  • Upgraded heating, cooling and air systems to improve indoor comfort year-round and address ongoing daily maintenance needs.
  • Modern mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems that reduce breakdowns and improve reliability.
  • Roof and building envelope improvements for energy efficiency.
  • Restrooms and other areas brought up to current ADA accessibility standards.
  • Updated finishes and furniture for a more welcoming, refreshed environment.
  • Work will focus on meeting Boulder's energy code standards and environmental goals to reduce energy consumption and improve building performance.
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Programs and Services

Programs and services are for adults 60+ and their caregivers.

The online Let's Age Well Program Guide includes details on registering for programs and making appointments, which can be done online or by calling 303-441-3148.

Program and services topics include:

  • Options Counseling: Case Managers assist City of Boulder residents 60+ and their caregivers with information and assistance referrals to community resources, counseling on available options, short-term case management, and financial assistance for eligible clients. Call 303-441-4388.
  • Health and Wellness: A variety of classes that offer information about mental, physical and emotional health and well-being.
  • Lifelong Learning: A variety of classes in technology, aging and creative pursuits are available.
  • Special Interest Groups: Topics include discussion, creativity, games, writing, books, photography, biking, table tennis and more. View group descriptions and information.
  • Support Groups: Groups are available for family or friends who are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia. View support group information.
  • Day Trips and Meet-ups: See the current Program Guide

Older Adult Services in Action

  • Group of older adults around a table working on pottery pieces during a pottery class.

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  • Group of older adults posing behind a table displaying their finished pottery pieces.

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  • Group of older adult women sitting around a table at the OAS Spring Social.

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  • Five older adult women showing off their artwork made in the city's Makerspace.

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  • Older adults laying on yoga mats doing a fit and strong workout.

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  • Group of older adults posing for the camera on Pearl Street during a bike event.

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  • Two older adult women speaking with outreach staff during an assistive technology fair.

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  • Two older adult men playing a game with a Boulder Police Officer who is giving two thumbs up to the camera.

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