As we begin to turn the corner from this terrible pandemic, our seniors are ready to venture out and begin again to reconnect with one another in person.  For more than a year, older adults have been particularly at risk and disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.  Now, thanks to months of vigilance and the advent of effective safe vaccines, Silver Key Connections Cafes are preparing to reopen to in-person congregate dining. 

Since the beginning of the public health crisis, our decisions have been made in guidance with those at the CDC, and with State and local public health officials.  Now with more than 80% of older adults having at least 1 dose of the vaccine, and 70% fully vaccinated we are making preparations to bring folks together in our dining rooms.  Details of the opening can be found below:

Who:  Area Seniors 

What:  Re-opening of Silver Key Connections Café Dining Rooms

Why now:  Due to the positive impact of vaccines, and other efforts to combat the virus guidance has been given that it is now safe and prudent to proceed with re-opening to bring folks together to socialize in person over a delicious hot meal.

When/Where:  Due to a variety of factors, Café’s will open in a phased approach.  See location reopening dates below.  Please note that reopening dates are tentative, please visit our website at www.silverkey.org regularly for updates.

JUNE		AUGUST
Acacia Park	6/1	Colorado Springs Senior Center	8/2
Centennial Plaza	6/1	Holiday Village	8/2
Monument	6/28	Pike Peak Towers	8/2
Saint Andrews Episcopal	6/28	Villa San Jose/ Villa Santa Maria	8/2
Silver Key Main (Murray)	6/1	Fountain Valley Senior Center	8/9
West Center	6/1	Temple Shalom	TBD
Woodland Park	6/28

Additional Details: 

As sites reopen, “Grab N’ Go” bulk frozen meals will be phased out and replaced with a daily delicious, nutritious hot meal.  Please call our Silver Line 719-884-2300 with questions. 

Diners are asked to make reservations in advance.  Reservations for meals can be done online at https://www.silverkey.org/services/connections-cafe/ or by calling our Silver Line 719-884-2300, approximately 1 week prior to dining.  A suggested donation for eligible diners (60+) is $3.50, but no eligible person is denied a meal because of inability to give. The guest fee for a non-eligible diner is $7.50.

Silver Key is in close communication with El Paso County Public Health and adheres to all public health mandates.  No proof of vaccination will be required.  Wearing of masks, distancing, and quality personal hygiene such as regular handwashing is encouraged.  Though circumstances are improving, by visiting Silver Key persons voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.  We invite all area seniors to come make some new friendly connections while enjoying a great meal, as Silver Key Connections Café dining rooms reopen to our community.