Welcome to the Denver Commission on Aging!
We are a commission comprised of volunteers who advise the Executive Director of the Denver
Agency for Human Rights & Community Relations and the Mayor's Office on the special problems of the aging community in the City and County of Denver.
- researches legislation as it affects older adults, in order to effectively influence and shape policy
- develops partnerships with service providers who serve on the Commission, in order to actively involve the community and elected officials
- raises funds for educational forums, networking activities and special projects which are community-based and elder focused
- develops media strategies to promote community awareness of older adult issues and to outreach for community volunteers
- outreaches to empower isolated, at-risk older adults and refers resources
Our overall goal is to promote and ensure for equal rights and opportunity for the aging community in Denver. For further information, please call 720-913-8477 Voice or 720-913-8475 TTY and your call will be addresed or directed to the appropriate department.
Honoring a Pioneer - Fern Osborne (January 1, 1922 - December 15, 2009)
The Denver Commission on Aging recently lost one of its most active and memorable members of its commission Fern Osborne:
As a long time member of the Denver Commission on Aging, Fern never failed to "push" for advocacy and challenged all to be bold about the needs of seniors. She was tireless, and there was no person too important to keep her from saying what she needed to say on the behalf of seniors.
When it comes to legislative actions leading to positive changes for seniors, Fern was Colorado's "Ted Kennedy". Though she was never elected to the office, she was the greatest legislator of my time. She did all and much more to move agendas forward than many of the elected. In her passing, She is now, an "advocate emeritus" in the fight for senior services. She was blessed with a long and productive life. Colorado will be sorely weakened in its advocacy for the needs and rights of seniors. Those of us who worked with Fern Osborn will be called to move her work forward and to become a leader in the manner in which she taught us.
She was a state and national treasure and will be remembered for many years to come.
Lucia Guzman, Executive Director, Agency for Human Rights & Community Relations
2010 Commission Meeting Dates & Times:
Thursday, February 18th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 18th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 15th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 20th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 17th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 15th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 19th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 16th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, October 21st - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, November 18th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 16th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Meetings are normally held at the Volunteers of America (VOA) building at 26th & Larimer.
Locations are changed occassionally and will be posted.