Welcome to Gunnison County Seniors online! Our community offers so much each month- Please take time to visit the calendar section for all kinds of events, special programs and services that might be of interest to you.    

2011 Annual Report ~

Would you like to learn more about the Senior Resoruces Office? Read our annual report by clicking here: SRO 2011 Annual Report

Young At Heart~

Young At Health is an organization that provides a great social opportunity along with a delicious hot meal every Monday, Wednesday and Friday.  If you are unable to leave your home to attend the lunches due to illness or disability, you may order the same hot meals to be delivered to your home by a friendly volunteer.   For prices and more information, please contact the Young At Heart office at 641-2107.

Boomers & Beyond -

Check out Gunnison’s first dedicated hangout for folks age 50+, now in the W Mountain Room of the Community Center, 200 E. Spencer (same area where Young At Heart meets).  Volunteers will welcome you with a cup of coffee & conversation Monday thru Friday 10am - 4pm.  Closed Saturday & Sunday.  Stop by or call Dan Vollendorf, City of Gunnison Parks & Recreation Supervisor, at 641-8422 to find out about activities and outings planned specifically for those age 50 and better!

Gunnison County Senior Transportation-  

Gunnison Living Community provides transportation services to the Young at Heart lunch, Community Center and in-town errands on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  To arrange a ride, please call 596-6700, at least 24 hours in advance of needing a ride.  There is no charge for those 60+, however donations a gratefully accepted and encouraged. 
For Senior transportation needs in the Crested Butte area, please contact Barbara at 275-4768.

Donor Acknowledgement: Senior transportation program services are generously funded, in part, by Region 10 Area Agency on Aging and contributions from Gunnison County, Mountain Express and ridership donations.
 
We also publish “The Senior Scoop” each week in The Gunnison Country Shopper - Gunnison’s local free newspaper.  The Senior Scoop includes up-to-date information on local events, services available for seniors, health, safety & wellness tidbits and much more.  Pick up a copy and check out page two of The Shopper to read the Scoop, or visit The Shopper’s website for on-line version of this great resource.