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.
2009 Commission Meeting Dates & Times:
Thursday, February 19th - 9:00 a.m. - noon (Commission members only)
Thursday, March 19th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 16th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 21st - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 18th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, July 16th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 20th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, September 17th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (College View Rec Ctr.)
Thursday, October 15th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, November 19th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 17th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.