Boulder Older Adult Services Age Well programs in March 2026
Mar 3rd
Boulder channel 1 News: Boulder Colorado, March 3, 2026 The City of Boulder Older Adult Services Age Well Newsletter (March 2, 2026) highlights key updates and spring programs for adults 60+.Important Notes
- East Boulder Community Center and East Age Well Center closed March 14–22 for annual maintenance.
- 2026 registration requires a new SmartRec by Amilia account (details at bouldercolorado.gov/recreation-software).
- Spring 2026 Let’s Age Well Program Guide available online or at Age Well Centers. Registration opens March 3 at 9 a.m.
Fitness and Wellness
- Therapeutic massage (60+, one hour/month) at East/West Centers; spring appointments open March 3.
- Chair Yoga (West: Mondays/Fridays), Feldenkrais (East: Tuesdays), Strength & Alignment (West: Wednesdays).
- Ukemi: The Art of Falling Safely (East: Level I & II Wednesdays).
- Mindfulness Meditation (West: 1st Wednesday, free), Plant Forward: Micronutrient Rainbow (East: March 12, free).
Dance
- Popular Line Dance (West: Tuesdays), American Tango (East: Thursdays).
- 3rd Law Dance/Theater In Motion Project (West: Thursdays, free; for Parkinson’s/mobility needs).
- Tea Dance (East: select Fridays, $5 drop-in). Private lessons available by appointment.
Lifelong Learning
- Memoir Writing (West: Mondays), BMoCA Exhibit Tour (March 3, $5), Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice (online).
- Pottery classes with Groundworks Art Lab (various dates, low fee or free SPARK session).
- Active Minds: Harriet Tubman (March 11, free), Owls of Boulder County (March 13, free), Iris Folding Art (March 16).
Aging in Place & Support
- Cultivate info table, Aging Solo, Conversations About Death (online & in-person).
- Case manager drop-ins Tuesdays/Thursdays; call 303-441-4388 for appointments.
Other Highlights
- Free AARP Tax-Aide (Tues/Fri at East through April 10; book at cotaxaide.org).
- Monthly Boulder Walks, tech help, Mahjong/Canasta groups, drop-in fitness via Parks & Rec.
For details, visit the Older Adult Services website or contact West (303-441-3148) or East (303-413-7290) Age Well Centers.
March County programs for older adults
Mar 3rd
The March 2026 edition of the Mobility for All newsletter from Boulder County highlights the program’s commitment to fostering accessible, affordable, and equitable transportation for residents of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. As a key initiative, Mobility for All promotes multimodal options—including buses, biking, walking, and ridesharing—while emphasizing mobility as a fundamental need for social, economic, and health well-being in the community.
The newsletter captures the transitional spirit of March, with its chilly mornings, occasional snow, and increasing daylight, encouraging layered dressing and preparedness. It spotlights engaging community events, such as free Mobility 101 workshops paired with fun Loteria (Mexican Bingo) games. These sessions, held at locations like the Lafayette Senior Center, Longmont Public Library (in Spanish), and Longmont Senior Center, teach practical travel tips and offer prizes, making learning about sustainable transport enjoyable and inclusive.
Celebratory notes include a successful Winter Bike to Work Day, where over 150 cyclists connected with resources despite the cold, underscoring year-round biking enthusiasm. Transit Driver Appreciation Day on March 18 invites riders to express gratitude to operators who navigate challenging conditions and ensure reliable service.
Opportunities for involvement abound: a one-minute survey seeks feedback on Vision Zero graphics to advance road safety; an online seminar from Portland State University’s TREC explores integrating housing into transportation planning; and hands-on assistance is offered for the RTD LiVE low-income fare discount program, particularly benefiting those using Access-on-Demand. The draft Boulder Valley Comprehensive Plan open house invites family-friendly input on future land use and policies.\Featured partners like Age Well Boulder County address aging residents’ needs, while the calendar lists vibrant local happenings, from the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade to senior hikes and the quirky Frozen Dead Guy Days festival.
Overall, the newsletter reinforces Mobility for All’s role in building an inclusive network through education, events, feedback, and partnerships. It encourages photo submissions, job pursuits in transit, and direct connections via email or virtual meetings, inspiring residents to embrace diverse, sustainable ways to move and strengthen community ties.
Boulder Severe Drought, Record Dry Winter,
Mar 2nd
Severe Drought, Record Dry Winter,
Boulder Channel 1 News Boulder, Colorado – March 2, 2026 Gusty Winds Drive High Fire Danger in Boulder as Bluebell Fire Highlights Risks. Boulder residents awoke to yet another unseasonably warm, dry day on March 2, marking the close of meteorological winter with persistent severe drought, minimal precipitation, high winds, and elevated wildfire threats that have already ignited a small blaze near iconic landmarks.
The U.S. Drought Monitor, released Thursday, February 26, 2026, with data valid February 24, classifies much of Boulder County under severe drought (D2), aligning with broader north-central Colorado patterns where over 56% of the state experiences some drought level. “Boulder County Conditions” from drought.gov note January 2026 as the 48th driest on record over 132 years, with precipitation 0.2 inches below normal, and year-to-date similarly ranking 48th driest.The City of Boulder’s Drought Watch Program continues monitoring watershed conditions, emphasizing snowpack’s role in water supply. “Snowpack is important because Boulder relies heavily upon snowmelt runoff to fill and store water in its upper Boulder Creek basin reservoirs each year,” the program states. Officials delay full assessments until May 1, as “March and April are typically the two snowiest months in Colorado and measuring earlier could result in a lower peak snowpack reading.”Statewide, Colorado faces record-low snow water equivalent (SWE), with 95% of SNOTEL stations in snow drought as of early February updates from the National Integrated Drought Information System. Precipitation deficits and above-normal temperatures have dominated, leading experts to warn of long-term impacts.High winds and low humidity have fueled critical fire weather. The Bluebell Fire ignited near Chautauqua Park over the weekend, burning 1.5 acres before full containment. Boulder Fire-Rescue reported rapid response amid light fuels and trees. “Calm winds saved the day, allowing crews to contain the fire quickly; it burned just 1.5 acres, a small outcome that could’ve been far worse given the prior windy, dry stretch,” noted BoulderCAST weather analysis on March 2.
National Weather Service Boulder forecasts indicate lingering fire risks with warm southwest flow. “Monday surges into the low 70s, flirting with the 1901 record of 75°, with warm southwest flow and lingering fire risk despite light winds,” BoulderCAST reported. Earlier red flag warnings highlighted dangers: “We definitely do not want to start a fire these next few days,” said Russell Danielson, National Weather Service meteorologist in Boulder, during February alerts.Boulder County maintains Stage 1 fire restrictions in unincorporated areas, prohibiting open burning during red flag periods. City officials advise deep watering for vegetation resilience. “Boulder’s forester recommends deep watering… providing about 15 gallons per inch of trunk diameter during dry spells,” per guidance.As March—typically snowy—begins, forecasts suggest possible light precipitation later, but experts stress vigilance. Without major relief, risks of water shortages and wildfire persist into spring and summer.
Boulder Channel 1 News continues coverage of this critical environmental situation.
