All Falcon Senior Services activities are free of charge and served by volunteers. The services are available to persons 60 years of age and over living in the Falcon area. For more information, call 495-2994 or go to www.falconseniorservicesinc.org.POTLUCK LUNCHEONThe next luncheon will be Wednesday, March 9 at 11 a.m. at Falcon Baptist Church, 11095 Eggar Road in Falcon. The main dish will be corned beef with sides of cabbage and carrots. Bring a salad, side dish or dessert. Table service and beverages will be provided. Members of the Falcon incorporation committee will make a presentation.AARP DRIVER’S SAFETY CLASSA driver’s safety class for drivers 55 and over, co-hosted by the Pikes Peak Library District and Falcon Senior Services, will be held Wednesday, March 16 from 1 to 5 p.m. at High Prairie Library, 7035 Old Meridian Road in Falcon. The entire class will be completed in one four-hour session, a new format for the program. Cost of the class is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Most insurance carriers give premium discounts to those completing the class. Reservations can be made by calling 719-260-3650.WEATHER REMINDERWhen Falcon School District 49 schools are on delayed start or closed due to weather, all senior services activities will be canceled. The luncheon would be rescheduled for the fourth Wednesday of the month.TRANSPORTATIONA 10-passenger bus with a wheelchair lift is now in service to transport area residents who have no other source of transportation to doctor and outpatient surgery appointments. Hours of operation are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. To schedule a ride, call 495-6594 two weeks before service is needed. There is no charge to ride the bus, but donations are gratefully accepted to help defray costs.FOOT CARE CLINICVisiting Nurses Association offers a foot care clinic at Grace Community Church, 9475 Church View in Falcon. Call Marla at 482-8915 for further information.SENIOR EXERCISE PROGRAMStrength and flexibility exercises are offered free of charge Mondays and Fridays, from 11 a.m. to noon at Grace Community Church, 9475 Grace Church View. For more information, contact Nancy Bishop at 886-4334.MARK YOUR CALENDAR!Falcon Senior Services is bringing together a group of “home parties” at the Patriot Learning Center Gym, 11990 Swingline Road, on April 9 from 1 to 4 p.m. Avon, Gold Canyon Candles, Lia Sophia Jewelry, Miche Purses, Pampered Chef and Tupperware will be represented. Games and door prizes – a fun afternoon! A percentage of sales will benefit the Senior/Community Center building fund. The newly revamped Web site is up and running. Access it at www.falconseniorservicesinc.org. Many thanks to Bruce Hodgkins of Black Forest Web Designs for donating his time and expertise to guide us through the building process. FSS member Dennis Eagle is the administrator and manager of the site.
