Colorado Respite Coalition

Understanding CFC: A Step-By-Step Webinar Series
2026-03-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-01 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | 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!

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

Stress Busting for Family Caregivers
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

New Adventures Respite Saturdays
2026-03-14 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-04-04 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:00 | 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

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.

Disability Resource Fair
2026-04-02 15:00 - 17:30 | Educational Support Center, 1500 E. 28th Ave., Thornton, CO, 80214, United States
For our Front Range families, join us and The Arc Adams County at the Disability Resource Fair on Thursday, April 2 from 3-5:30pm in Thornton! Come learn about:

Disability Resources
Disability Services
Employment
Special Education
Healthcare
Recreation

Don’t forget to stop by the Colorado Respite Coalition table and say hello!
RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUU-nvpA9QpVHADYEGN60JNqP3cnNNCeOtDR4N9fYNAUYuEg/viewform?mc_cid=0486598d6c&mc_eid=71411d832f

Memory Cafe: Qi Gong
2026-04-07 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: 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.

Caring Conversations: What is Medicare’s Guide Program?
2026-04-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging, 14 South Chestnut, Colorado Springs, 80905, United States
Join guide assessor Laura Cooley of Care Patrol as she explains the Guide program for families dealing with mid to late stages of dementia. Find out qualifications, benefits and how to start the program designed to support family caregivers with 24/7 support, RN oversight and in home respite.

More Than Memory: Understanding Brain Change & Dementia from the Inside Out
2026-04-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
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

Register: https://morethanmemory0426.eventbrite.com

Celebrate Autism: Autism Acceptance Party
2026-04-11 12:00 - 16:00 | Brewability, 3445 S Broadway, Englewood, CO, 80113, United States
Celebrate, connect, and have some fun Join Autism Society of Colorado for an Autism Acceptance Party at Brewability on Saturday, April 11th from 12PM–4PM! 12–2PM: Family-friendly pizza party 2–4PM: Patio happy hour with musicEnjoy sensory-friendly activities, entertainment, and special appearances from superheroes and princesses. This is a day all about inclusion, community, and celebrating every unique mind.Bring your family, invite your friends, and come celebrate with us Join us for an Autism Acceptance Party at Brewability on Saturday, April 11th, from 12PM–4PM!

Memory Cafe: Springtime Poetry
2026-04-14 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: Springtime Poetry
Description: Join us for a celebration of poetry and the springtime!
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.

Calling All Caregivers: Age Well to End Well with Jane Barton
2026-04-15 10:30 - 12:00 | Online
Age Well to End Well
Aging – quite the adventure, eh? There are so many factors that shape the experience – some within our control, others not. Since we live in an age denying society, many people delay planning for the inevitable until forced to do so. Instead of waiting for a crisis, we are much better served to be proactive related to our aging process. So, let’s chat about the variables that impact our lived experience – health, wealth, location, support system, access to health care, and much more. Doing everything we can to be well, age well, and live well is a worthwhile endeavor. The program is FREE. Registration is REQUIRED. Click on the LINK to register.

The Impact of Dementia on Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Conflict
2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
“What to Know” Wednesday

Join us for “What to Know Wednesday”, a monthly virtual educational talk and discussion discussion group for dementia caregivers, providing essential information on a variety of topics hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association and the Multidisciplinary Center on Aging at the University of Colorado. A place to connect with other caregivers
Download the flyer for more information.
Register here: https://alz-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/OErdGDikQqeegXDA-pEvtg#/registration

The Potential Consequences of Caring Virtual Lunch & Learn with Jane Barton
2026-04-16 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
The Potential Consequences of Caring
The call to care for a family member or friend is often a life-changing event for all concerned. Since the average duration of care in the U.S. is now over 4 years, the role of family caregiver demands a commitment to care. All aspects of life are turned upside down when a chronic, life-limiting disease process arrives on scene. Family caregivers strive to meet the daily demands of care — sometimes struggling to cover all of the bases. Because this is such a significant turning point in life, have you ever wondered about the long-term consequences of caring? In order to care well and to be well (now and in the future), reflecting on this question is prudent. The program is FREE. Registration is REQUIRED. Click on the LINK to register.

Disability Rights Workshop Series: Disability Law Colorado
2026-04-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Atlantis Community Inc, 201 S Cherokee St., Denver, CO, 80223, United States
Join Atlantis Community, Inc. for our Disability Rights Workshop Series. A free, hybrid series designed to help you better understand your rights and how to advocate for yourself.
Upcoming Sessions:

April 16 | 1–4 PM – Disability Law Colorado (Topic TBD)
April 29 | 1–3 PM – ADA: Know Your Rights & Filing a Complaint
May 19 | 1–3 PM – ADA: Know Your Rights

Led by experts from Disability Law Colorado and the Rocky Mountain ADA Center
ASL interpretation provided at every session
RTD bus & Access-a-Ride tickets available
Join in person or virtually
Free to attend!

The Symptoms and Challenges of Lewy Body Dementia: Helpful Tools for Care Partners
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
This workshop will explore the often misunderstood differences between Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) and Parkinson’s Disease Dementia (PDD), and the challenges that people living with these illnesses commonly face in the early and later stages of the disease. It will also provide helpful tips and strategies for those who are navigating the complexities of caring for someone impacted by these conditions.
Free to attend (Sponsored by the Colorado Respite Coalition)
Register: https://lewybodydementia0426.eventbrite.com

Memory Cafe: Jukebox Bingo
2026-04-21 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: Jukebox Bingo!
Description: We’ll listen to a selection of familiar songs from the past and mark those songs off on our bingo cards to win a prize. Singing along is encouraged!
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.

RESCHEDULED: When Will I Know It's Time?
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Online
WHEN WILL I KNOW IT’S TIME?
The Dilemmas of Moving a Loved One with Dementia into a Care Community.
This workshop is designed for anyone who is concerned that they may one day have to make the agonizing decision to move a loved one living with dementia into a care community, and the dilemmas that care partners and families often face when confronted with this emotionally-loaded aspect of caregiving.
Register Here: https://whenwilliknowitstime0426.eventbrite.com

Thrive Together with Parkinson's: Northern Colorado
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:15 | Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Dr., Fort Collins, CO, 80526, United States
Parkinson Association of the Rockies’ 1st annual educational conference in Northern Colorado for People with Parkinson’s, Care Partners, and other loved ones. This conference is to educate attendees by hosting speakers from different specialties, including social workers, psychiatrists, neurologists, palliative care physicians, and other professionals to speak. The conference empowers attendees by providing resources on how to thrive with Parkinson’s through local exhibitors and sponsors.

Join us for PAR’s 1st Annual Educational Conference in Northern Colorado!
This exciting new event brings together People with Parkinson’s, Care Partners, and their loved ones for a day of learning, connection, and empowerment. Hear from an inspiring lineup of experts—including neurologists, psychiatrists, social workers, palliative care physicians, and other professionals—who will share insights on living well with Parkinson’s.
In addition to dynamic presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with local exhibitors and sponsors offering valuable resources, services, and tools to help you thrive. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been navigating Parkinson’s for years, this conference is designed to inform, inspire, and strengthen our community.

Thrive Together with Parkinson’s Northern Slope

Memory Cafe: Music in Motion with Colorado Ballet and Colorado Symphony
2026-04-28 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: Music in Motion with Colorado Symphony and Colorado Ballet
Description: Join members of the Colorado Symphony and Colorado Ballet for Music In Motion. Participants in this workshop can engage with music and dance through guided movement that helps build or increase mobility, strength, flexibility, blood flow, and balance while listening to common, recognizable music. The experience will end with opportunities for creative expression and community connection to boost mood and leave participants humming their favorite tunes. Participation will always be flexible and modifiable (e.g., seated or standing.)
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.

Disability Rights Workshop- ADA: Know Your Rights & Filing a Complaint
2026-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Atlantis Community Inc, 201 S Cherokee St., Denver, CO, 80223, United States

New Adventures Respite Saturday
2026-05-02 10:00 - 16:00 | Durango Community Recreation Center, 2700 Main Ave, Durango, CO, 81301, United States
