The Golden Bridge Network is a coalition of organizations that bring services to seniors in Teller County. As a member of the network, Woodland Park Senior Organization (WPSO) provides area seniors a place to gather for many opportunities.

The WP Senior Center exercise programs include opportunities for varied programs from low impact cardio to yoga to Tai Chi, Zumba and line dancing. We have monthly Potluck and Catered lunches. Members enjoy at least two trips to events in the area each month. Arts and crafts, bingo, quilting, knitting & crocheting, sewing, Mahjongg, watercolor classes, cards and dominos are among the daily activities. Special annual activities include a chili cook-off, picnic in the park, rummage sale and holiday bazaar.

Our current membership includes over 240 area seniors, some of which come up from Colorado Springs to join us regularly. Everyone is invited to visit the senior center to join in the fun and make new friends!

The Golden Bridge Network is busy planning the Senior Expo & Symposium. This year’s expo will again include a Health Fair with health and medical providers. The event will provide seniors with a one-stop venue for information on senior services and benefits and offer presentations by dynamic speakers on issues facing seniors today. Attendees will be able to pick up the latest information regarding healthcare options, Medicare/Medicaid, AARP, senior exercise & balance, home health care, hospice, financial planning, assisted living, skilled nursing care, and much more! Mark your calendar and plan to join us at this fun and information filled day on April 25! The Woodland Park Senior Organization has a website http://www.woodlandparkseniors.com/ and a Facebook page where interested individuals can find out more – and of course we welcome anyone to drop in and visit! We are located on the corner of Lake Avenue and Pine Street. Give us a call at 719-687-3877 with any questions.

The Golden Bridge Network bridges seniors and services through enhanced communication and process improvement in Teller County and the neighboring communities. To learn more, visit the Golden Bridge Network Facebook page.

Article submitted by Rose Banzhaf. A Woodland Park resident since retiring here in 2010, Rose has been a member of the Woodland Park Senior Organization Board of Directors and Golden Bridge Network Treasurer. She loves being outdoors skiing, hiking and backpacking. Other places in the area where you will find her include helping with the training of the Woodland Park HS Envirothon teams, leading hikes at Mueller State Park and helping folks with their tax preparation at the Woodland Park library and Mountain View United Methodist Church.