New Adventures Respite Saturday
2026-01-31 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-28 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
New Adventures is an inclusive and safe respite program that gives Southern Colorado children and teens with disabilities ages 6 -18 the opportunity to explore, while providing parents and caregivers with a much-needed break from caregiving duties.

The program lasts 4-6 hours and will take place 1-2 Saturdays per month. Each Saturday, we will host 10-12 children. The program will be staffed with a program coordinator, a registered nurse, an arts and crafts instructor, and local nursing students, ensuring a 1:1 staff:child ratio so that everyone is safe and included. Our senior program manager will oversee all activities.

Program Details:

1-2 Saturdays per month, 4 – 6 hour program.
Located at the Durango Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave. Durango, CO 81301
Enriching activities such as scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, music, and digital educational games.
1:1 Caregiver to child ratio.
Low cost for families with children receiving benefits such as CHP+ and Medicaid.
Safe and inclusive!
Siblings welcome!

New Adventures also provides parents and caregivers with a much-needed break from caregiving duties and an opportunity to tend to their needs while knowing their children are being cared for in a safe and supportive environment.
Apply here: https://eastersealscolorado.submittable.com/submit/296998/new-adventures-application

Memory Cafe: The Tarnished Brass Performance
2026-02-03 13:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences. At the Memory Cafe, you can just be yourself — without worrying about remembering or forgetting.
Theme: The Tarnished Brass Performance
Description: Join The Tarnished Brass for joyous music including classical masterpieces, pops, and jazz standards. We usually perform as a quintet, although we’ll also be playing some music as a trio and quartet, and we will discuss the history of brass ensembles and the different sonorities and qualities of various brass instruments.

About Presenter: The Tarnished Brass is a semi-professional brass ensemble that strives to bring fun and levity to the (mostly) classical music listening experience.
To request ASL, CART, or other disability related accommodations, contact programs@denverlibrary.org or call 720-865-1111 with a minimum five (5) business day notice.

To request ASL, CART, or other disability related accommodations, contact programs@denverlibrary.org or call 720-865-1111 with a minimum five (5) business day notice.

Stress Busting for Family Caregivers Starts!
2026-02-04 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
STRESS BUSTING FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS IS BACK, BABY!
Course Schedule:
February 4 – April 1, 2026 – Wednesdays 1-2:30pm
This nine-week cohort-based course will help you explore the roots of the stress in your life and how to overcome the constant stress and overwhelm of caring for a family member.
Stress Busting for Family Caregivers is FREE and you even get a little gift for completing the course.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdttpkGmWkpzVzJuJmZjHrl6yf8e4x84tbdPOb2HvS3vkComA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Understanding CFC: A Step-By-Step Webinar Series
2026-02-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
This ongoing education series is designed to help families and the community navigate the CFC system with confidence. Join PASCO Family Benefits Navigator Julia Mecklenburg for a webinar that provides practical guidance, helpful resources, and clear answers to common questions so you can better understand and access the supports available for yourself or your loved one.
To RSVP, select the date in the dropdown below that works best for you.
Join the webinar HERE!

Annual Legislative Town Hall with The Resource Exchange
2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | COS City Hub, 4304 Austin Bluffs Pkwy,, Colorado Springs, 80918, United States
TRE Legislative Town Hall Committee presents
Annual Legislative Town Hall
Date/Time:
Saturday, February 7th, 2026
9 am – 12 pm
Location:
COS City Hub
4304 Austin Bluffs Pkwy,
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Details:
Join us for a round table discussion with legislators regarding changes to Medicaid and impact upon those with disabilities.
Resource Fair and Breakfast!

Memory Cafe: The Art of Clyfford Still
2026-02-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences. At the Memory Cafe, you can just be yourself — without worrying about remembering or forgetting.
Theme: The Art of Clyfford Still
Description: Join us in exploring the bold and expressive art of American painter Clyfford Still. We will enjoy a relaxing afternoon of creative conversation as we dive into this unique collection.
To request ASL, CART, or other disability related accommodations, contact programs@denverlibrary.org or call 720-865-1111 with a minimum five (5) business day notice.

Stress Busting for Family Caregivers
2026-02-11 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-02-25 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-04 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-11 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-18 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Course Schedule:
February 4 – April 1, 2026 – Wednesdays 1-2:30pm
This nine-week cohort-based course will help you explore the roots of the stress in your life and how to overcome the constant stress and overwhelm of caring for a family member.
Stress Busting for Family Caregivers is FREE and you even get a little gift for completing the course.
Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdttpkGmWkpzVzJuJmZjHrl6yf8e4x84tbdPOb2HvS3vkComA/viewform?usp=sf_link

More Than Memory: Understanding the Brain from the Inside Out with Kay Adams
2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Intended for family members, friends, care partners or anyone who is concerned about or caring for someone living with cognitive impairment.

This workshop is for family members, friends, care partners, or anyone in the community who is concerned about or caring for someone living with cognitive impairment or dementia. Join us to learn:

The difference between normal aging and dementia
How dementia affects our brain, abilities, and influences our behavior
Techniques, approaches, and communication tips to support people living with brain change and dementia
Strategies to effectively manage caregiver stress, difficult emotions, and the art of accepting assistance from others

The workshop will be facilitated by Kay Adams—Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Compassion Works, LLC. Kay is a dementia coach, educator, writer, speaker and trainer. Compassion Works engages care partners and organizations impacted by dementia through coaching, consulting, education and training, so they are empowered to effectively face challenges with confidence, clarity, and connection.

Memory Cafe: Name That Tune Music Trivia!
2026-02-17 13:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences. At the Memory Cafe, you can just be yourself — without worrying about remembering or forgetting.
Theme: Name That Tune Music Trivia!
Description: Join us for a fun game to test our musical knowledge and remember our favorite songs!
To request ASL, CART, or other disability related accommodations, contact programs@denverlibrary.org or call 720-865-1111 with a minimum five (5) business day notice.

Dementia Blindness: A Compassionate View Inside the Caregiver Brain
2026-02-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
This workshop will tap into the evidenced-based reasons that we as dementia care partners respond to our loved ones with dementia in ways we aren’t always proud of. It will help us understand why our healthy brains are often working against us as caregivers, why we add to our suffering by beating ourselves up mentally, and what we can to do change these patterns of behavior for the better.
Free to attend (Sponsored by the Colorado Respite Coalition)
Register: https://dementiablindness0226.eventbrite.com

Memory Cafe: Qi Gong
2026-02-24 13:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences. At the Memory Cafe, you can just be yourself — without worrying about remembering or forgetting.
Theme: Qi Gong
Description: Come explore Qi Gong with us! Qi Gong, sometimes called “meditation in motion,” includes slow dance-like movements to improve breathing, reduce stress, and gently move the body.
To request ASL, CART, or other disability related accommodations, contact programs@denverlibrary.org or call 720-865-1111 with a minimum five (5) business day notice.

Support Group for Parents of Black Children with Disabilities
2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Support Group for Parents of Black Children with Disabilities

Monthly
6:00-7:30pm
Online via Zoom

January 27th
February 24th
March 31st
April 25th
May 26th
June 30th
July 28th
August 25th
September 29th
October 27th
November 17th
December 15th

Please only register once to be added to the list.

Contact us at (303) 632-6840 or coco@weshowandtell.org

Elevate & Relate Group Starts
2026-03-02 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
Join dementia coach and educator, Kay Adams, LCSW, for a a 7-week group coaching program designed to help us understand our own caregiving brains, so that we can work towards saying goodbye to guilt and self-blame as dementia care partners.
Group Coaching consists of:

Seven 90-minute group sessions
Limited to 10 group members
Dates: March 2, March 9, March 16, March 23, March 30, April 6, and April 13, 2026
Time: Mondays from 11:30 am-1:00 pm Mountain Time
Location: Zoom

Contact Kay at kay@kaymadams.com for more information.

Memory Cafe: Circle Singing with Roy Willey
2026-03-03 13:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences. At the Memory Cafe, you can just be yourself — without worrying about remembering or forgetting.
Theme: Circle Singing with Roy Willey
Description: We’ll learn and sing along with some beautiful, simple songs from around the world, and we’ll invent some new songs together! Roy is an encouraging, inviting teacher and song leader who will keep you having fun while creating music with your voice and body. No singing experience required, and we won’t be reading music. Roy teaches in a call-and-response style that is fun and accessible to all.
To request ASL, CART, or other disability related accommodations, contact programs@denverlibrary.org or call 720-865-1111 with a minimum five (5) business day notice.

Memory Cafe: Improv
2026-03-10 13:30 - 14:30 | Virginia Village Branch Library, 1500 S Dahlia St., Denver, CO, 80222, United States
Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences. At the Memory Cafe, you can just be yourself — without worrying about remembering or forgetting.
Theme: Improv
Description: Join us as we play some fun and easy improv games together.
To request ASL, CART, or other disability related accommodations, contact programs@denverlibrary.org or call 720-865-1111 with a minimum five (5) business day notice.

Asian American Parents of Children with Disabilities Support Group
2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
Support Group for AANHPI (Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander) Parents of Children with Disabilities

Monthly on Tuesdays
May 6th

June 10th
July 8th
August 12th
September 9th
October 7th
November 4th
December 9th

6:00-7:30pm
Online via Zoom

Contact me at (303) 632-6840 or coco@weshowandtell.org for questions

New Adventures Respite Saturdays
2026-03-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave, Durango, CO, 81301, United States

2026 Bowl-A-Rama with Special Kids Special Families
2026-03-14 14:00 - 16:30 | King Pin Lanes, 3410 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80916, United States
Special Kids Special Families’ Bowl-A-Rama is an annual tradition that many look forward to every year! The BOWL FOR THE GREEN St. Patrick’s Day Bowl-A-Rama takes place on Saturday, March 14th, 2026 at King Pin Lanes from 2-4:30pm.
During this annual event, teams don their favorite St. Patrick’s Day outfits, wear their green and bowl to support a good cause helping raise funds for programs for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Throughout the event, secret judges will be voting on who has the most team spirit, biggest smile, best team helpers, best costume and MORE – handing out contest prizes! Included in admission is a meal voucher that can be used in the bowling alley’s concession area, reserved lane, shoe rental, and two games of bowling!
https://sksfcolorado.org/bowl-a-rama-2026/

The Afterglow of Adversity with Jane Barton
2026-03-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Online
Arapahoe Libraries Online Event

The Afterglow of Adversity
When have you learned the most about yourself and about life? More than likely, it’s the times of trial and tribulation that informed and influenced your journey the most. Adversity pushes us beyond our previously perceived limits—our comfort zone. The death of loved one. The diagnosis of a serious illness. Grieving significant losses. Termination of employment. Imprisonment. Challenged by life, we can choose to be diminished by life OR emboldened. When considering the choices made by Sheryl Sandberg, Viktor Frankl, and Nelson Mandela, we realize that adversity often serves as a segue to positive transformation. Please join us to explore the afterglow of adversity—the opportunity to rise strong (a la Brene Brown)! The program is FREE. Registration is REQUIRED. Click on Link to register.
