Silver Key News

By Tony Keith, KKTV 11 News A simple gesture can go a long way in making someone’s day! A freshman class at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) pieced together dozens of gift bags for seniors in the community. The freshman seminar course titled “Finding Your Way: Healthcare” was on the discussion topic of…

Silver Key needs your help to fill Bountiful Bags for Thanksgiving throughout the entire month of October! For more than 20 years, Silver Key has invited the community to help us make the holidays special for the seniors we serve through our food pantry and this year is no different. Our goal is to fill…

Have you ever noticed a Silver Key Reserve & Ride vehicle providing rides in our community? Our staff and volunteer drivers are busy Monday through Friday bringing older adults who are unable to drive to their medical appointments, grocery shopping, and to other activities, such as a shared noon meal at one of more than…

In support of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 14, Silver Key will be hosting a free community event to assist community members and professionals in learning to identify and protect seniors from mistreatment. Sessions and presentations cover a variety of important topics, from financial exploitation to caregiver burnout. For times, topics and more…

On May 8, Silver Key hosted Engaged at Every Age, our annual fundraising event. The 2019 Silver Key Champion Award was presented to Barbara Winter. This award honors an individual who has demonstrated an ongoing personal commitment to helping Silver Key deliver on our vision and mission. The award winner is a true community champion…

Silver Key has a new Connections Café meal site. Food, friendship and fun will be served Monday through Friday from 11:45 am -12:30 pm at Holiday Village at 3405 Sinton Rd. This centrally located meal site is open to anyone age 60+. Space is also available on the eastern side of town at the Colorado…

RSVP by April 21: development@silverkey.org or 719-884-2318. Please join us to learn how Silver Key services for age 60+ benefit our whole community. This year’s new lunch event will be at The Antlers, A Wyndham Hotel on Wednesday, May 8 from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. The Silver Key Champion Award will be presented and…

The Silver Key Board of Directors is pleased to announce Jason DeaBueno as the new President and CEO of Silver Key. DeaBueno replaces Patricia Ellis, who is retiring after eight years as Silver Key President and CEO. Jason DeaBueno, MBA, LCSW is responsible for leading and overseeing all aspects of the Silver Key Senior Services…