This month, Steamboat Springs and Routt County are hosting a variety of health, safety, and fitness events aimed at supporting community well-being. Highlights include the AARP Smart Driver course for older adults, a new co-responder mental health program pairing social workers with sheriff deputies, and several fundraisers such as the Pickleball Palooza supporting women’s sober living and a cornhole tournament benefiting senior services. Educational opportunities include a talk on safely coexisting with bears and a free Safe Paddle event at Stagecoach State Park to promote water safety.
Local organizations also offer ongoing support and wellness programs, including the Routt County Council on Aging’s Helping Hands non-medical home care and diverse fitness classes like Tai Chi, Yoga for Arthritis, and water aerobics for adults 50 and older. Additionally, Northwest Colorado Health operates a mobile dental clinic providing accessible dental care throughout the summer at schools and community centers. These initiatives collectively aim to enhance health, safety, and quality of life for residents across all ages in the region.
