This weekly group supports queer women through conversation, creativity, and learning. Peer-led conversations focus on relationships, health, occasional workshops, and more.
Open to original compositions or sharing of personal experiences, participants of this group are provided with a topic that sparks memories, connections, and friendships.
Stitch & Bitch provides space for sewing, crafting, and conversation. Bring your current project to work on and create in a group with your community!
Once a month, ReCreative Denver will be joining us at Stitch & Bitch and teaching a specific upcycling and recycling craft! Stay tuned to [...]
This weekly group supports queer men through conversation and friendship, held over delicious coffee and pastries.
This discussion group focuses on dismantling sexual misconceptions and introducing evidence-based topics to help older adults engage in their best sex-positive selves.
This peer led group welcomes all transgender and nonbinary adults to an online space where they can come together for conversation and connections. Details: [...]
A certified Silver Sneakers® instructor will lead participants through a complete series of chair assisted yoga poses designed to increase flexibility, balance and range of movement.
Join us for West of 50's drop-in art group! This program is free to attend - the only thing you need to bring is yourself and a creative mind.
Join AARP Colorado for "Creativity in Response to Adversity", a presentation by Jason Eaton-Lynch (he/him), Director of Elder Services at The Center on Colfax. [...]
The Center on Colfax is partnering with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Mobile Public Health Clinic Program to host a vaccine [...]
Meeting participants where they are at with their bodies, each session of this class introduces breathing technique, stretching, and healthy movement strategies.
This hybrid peer support group is for LGBTQ+ individuals who have a disability. This is a free drop-in space that provides conversation, social support, and resource sharing.
Need to get out of the house and spend some time with a few of your closest friends? West of 50 is excited to announce the return of Lunch Bunch, a cult favorite! Join us for lunch at the Denver Milk Market.
Join us for the Denver PRIDE 5K on Saturday, June 22 at 9:30 AM! The Denver PRIDE 5K enables supporters of The Center on Colfax to raise funds in support of our mission.
The Center on Colfax will be closed Wednesday, July 3 in observance of Juneteenth. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause & [...]
The Center on Colfax will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause [...]
The Center on Colfax will be closed Friday, July 5 for staff recovery. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause & we [...]
Join us as we dive in the timeless & important documentary: Paris Is Burning. This classic 1990 documentary follows the New York Ballroom culture in the mid to late 80’s, featuring many icons of the queer community.
Using the public transit system, we will travel from The Center on Colfax to Denver International Airport. Once there we will enjoy lunch in the terminal and a tour around the TSA, check in, and baggage claim.
Death of a loved one, illness, loss of autonomy, or any undesirable change can induce adversity. Severe circumstances can provoke despair, anxiety, depression, or develop a sense of helplessness. Creativity is a natural mechanism that can be used to displace these feelings and emotions.
Join West of 50 for an outing to the Denver Botanic Gardens. The gardens reflect an ever-widening diversity of plants from around the world. Join your closest friends as we explore living plants, natural history, and art collections.
It's time for West of 50 to hit the road and explore Manitou Springs. This awesome city sits just outside of Colorado Springs and is known for its mineral springs and mountain landscapes.
In this Lunch & Learn, Bryant will lead you through the science of gratitude, the relationship between gratitude and aging, and discuss new ways to engage with gratitude as a practice.
Creative Meditation Workshop with Quána Madison Register to join our August meeting remotely at https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEtceCsqTgtGddrfxi3vmIxmosrbRV-eBsU Join artist & inner peace gardener, Quána Madison, for [...]
Join the Transgender Program and West of 50 for a joint movie night! We will be watching Disclosure, the 2020 documentary film. Popcorn, snacks, and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided.
The Center on Colfax will be closed Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day.We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause & we [...]
West of 50 loves our interns! Please join us as we welcome Lindsey and Helena. Come meet these two awesome individuals, learn about their [...]
The Tea Dance returns, this time from the grave! As fall approaches, come and celebrate the changing of the seasons with your host as they summon a cast of ghoulish talent and delight.
12 years into legalization, Coloradans are still curious about cannabis. Come join Truman Bradley and Stephanie Turner from the Marijuana Industry Group for an “Ask Me Anything” lunch and learn about legal cannabis.
Let's escape to Estes Park! This small mountain town sits at an elevation of 7,522 feet and is home to shops, restaurants, historic hotels, and elk.
Push'n Pansies is a brave space for individuals to come together and discuss the end of life, learn about resources, and discover the strength to normalize aging and death.
West of 50 is returning to the gardens to soak up the fall colors and plants. The Denver Botanic Gardens is a public garden that features a variety of gardens and art collections.
West of 50 returns for another haunting edition of movie night! This year, we are going to watch a filmed production of the musical Ghost Quartet by David Malloy. Ghost Quartet is a song cycle about love, death, and whiskey.
You're invited to join West of 50 at our Thankful 4U Thanksgiving Celebration: a yearly gathering to celebrate and revel in the strength of our community. Our program has brought hundreds of community members together this year, and we are so grateful to for each and every one of you!
As the election comes barreling towards us, it can leave us feeling overwhelmed, shocked, and disheartened, or it could lead to joy and the [...]
The West of 50 team is hard at work getting things ready for the Holiday Party and Art Show, but WE NEED YOU! We [...]
The Center on Colfax will be closed Friday, November 8, due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause & [...]
The Center on Colfax will be closed Saturday, November 9, due to inclement weather. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause & [...]
Come explore Composing Color: Paintings by Alma Thomas at the Denver Art Museum! Much like our own artists, Alma embraced creative aging and crafted dazzling paintings of patterns. Her work focused on themes from space, earth, and music. Please join us for an afternoon of community and art.
Representatives from National Jewish Health and The White Ribbon Project will be visiting to increase awareness of lung cancer, explain the eligibility and potential benefits of Lung Cancer Screening CT, and discuss the impact of lung cancer on the LGBTQ community.
The Center on Colfax will be closed Thursday, November 28, in observance of Thanksgiving. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause & [...]
The Center on Colfax will be closed Friday, November 29, in observance of Thanksgiving. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause & [...]
Learn from The Sexploratorium about the psychological, emotional, and physiological benefits of masturbation. Through expert guidance and open discussions, this class aims to help participants cultivate a healthier relationship with the body, enhance self-esteem, and embrace self-care as a critical aspect of well-being.
Celebrate the artists behind this year's Holiday Party and Art Show! This meet & greet is open to friends and family of the artists, [...]
Ring in the winter holiday season at The Center's annual Holiday Party and Art Show! This celebratory community gathering will feature art created by our West of 50 and Disability Program participants, live music performed by Sarah Adams, food and drink, give aways, and more.
Queer Woke: LGBTQ Denver The Center is thrilled to welcome Phil Nash as he showcases his new book, LGBTQ Denver. Learn firsthand about Denver’s [...]
Join West of 50 for Lunch Bunch at Melita's Greek Cafe. This small but delightful restaurant serves up some of the most delicious and authentic Greek cuisine in Denver.
The Center on Colfax will be closing early at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24 for winter break. We apologize for any inconvenience this [...]
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