Get ready for this treat!

Your host Carol Chiarito sits down with the inspiring Jean Rodick, affectionately known as Mama Jean, who spent 42 incredible years working with the National Park Service.

At 90 years young, Mama Jean shows no signs of slowing down as she shares captivating stories from her time stationed at national parks across the U.S. , telling the stories like only she can tell!

Join us for a lively conversation that’s full of fun and wisdom as we celebrate her adventurous spirit and zest for life, proving that age is just a number.

You won't want to miss this delightful journey through her remarkable career! You will laugh and you might even cry, but I guarantee you will want to meet this wonderfully amazing lady.

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Food, Fun, and Programs Galore!

The Senior Resource Development Agency (SRDA) in Pueblo, CO, has been serving the senior community for over 53 years. Since 1971, this iconic agency has grown, expanded, and remained dedicated to its mission of providing essential programs for all area seniors.

In this episode, Senior Moments sits down with Carma Loontjer from SRDA to explore the vital role this senior center plays in fostering connection and joy in the city of Pueblo, Colorado.

Carma shares the 12 essential services and programs SRDA offers, from social events and fitness classes to critical support services. Hear heartwarming stories of how SRDA has created a welcoming space where seniors can connect, stay active, be safe, and live life to the fullest.

Congratulations to the SRDA for enhancing the lives of seniors in Pueblo County for over five decades.

To learn more about the SRDA in Pueblo CO, or to become a volunteer visit www.srda.org or call 719-545-8900.

If you're in the Pueblo area, stop by 230 North Union Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81003.

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A Visit to the LaJunta Senior Center, LaJunta, Colorado.

In this Senior Moments episode, we’re celebrating where aging meets awesome with a special interview featuring Dawn Block, the driving force behind the La Junta Senior Center in Colorado. Dawn shares the incredible programs and activities that keep local seniors active, engaged, and thriving every week. From social events to educational opportunities, the La Junta Senior Center is a shining example of the positive aspects of aging.

This rural community clearly supports its senior population, and the smiles on their faces in this community center prove it!

Listen and learn about what happens at this community center. Learn about the funding, the programs and more!

Do you have a community center in your town? If you’re over 50, be sure to visit the one near you! Remember, "if you rest, you rust"—stay active, stay connected, and keep thriving!

Contact Dawn for more information or comments and questions at lajuntaseniorcenter@lajuntacolorado.org, or call 719-384-5486.

If you would like us to interview the senior center in your community or if you’d like more information about starting or rebuilding a center in your area, let us know!

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