Episode 56: Creating Community for our Seniors

Dave Moore welcomes Carma Loontjer to the podcast. She is the newest Development Director of the SRDA.  The SRDA is the Senior Resource Development Agency. The program helps seniors in Pueblo County through 12 different programs.  

The most visible program is likely the Meals on Wheels program where food is delivered to home bound seniors.  

Another popular program is the SRDA Transportation Service is Curb-to-Curb throughout the City and County of Pueblo. There is no charge for the services, however a voluntary $2 contribution per leg of your trip is accepted.

The hours of service are 8:00am – 5:00pm for the City of Pueblo, Boone/Mesa and Pueblo West. The last pick up is at approximately 4:15pm. (Includes the communities of: Pueblo, Pueblo West, Vineland (Mesa), and Baxter.) 

They also offer congregate meals for those over 60 and a recreation center that serves as a place for seniors to hang out with others.  

All of these programs support the mission of SRDA which is to provide programs and projects that enhance the quality of life for the senior community of Pueblo and increase opportunities for independent living.