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 and your call will be addresed or directed to the appropriate department.
2011 Commission Meeting Dates & Times:
Thursday, February 17th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 17th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, April 21st - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, May 19th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, June 16th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
*Thursday, July 21st - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, August 18th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
** Thursday, September 15th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, October 20th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, November 17th - 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, December 15th - 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.
*The July meeting will be held at St. John's Episcopal Cathedral Church, Colfax & Washington St.
Parking is available south of the church and meeting is in parish hall.
**The September meeting with be held at