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Alamosa Senior Citizens reports membership growth and service increases; projects 20% rise in older residents by 2030
Summary
The new director of the Alamosa Senior Citizens center told council the center served over 300 adults and staged 34,400 meals last year; staff said the Colorado State Demographer projects a 20% increase in older residents within five years and urged expanded services.
The Alamosa Senior Citizens center reported service growth and a mounting demand for senior services at the June 4 City Council meeting, saying the center served more than 300 adults and staged more than 34,400 meals last year.
The center’s new director, speaking to council and staff, credited former director Lynette Cotton with program growth and said membership rose from about 90 to more than 250 under the previous administration. The director reported that in 2024 the center’s program costs exceeded revenues by nearly $33,000; the shortfall was met with donors, grants, membership dues and fundraising.
“We provided 270 fitness and wellness classes, offered over 700 hours of volunteer opportunities, and served as a staging area for more than 34,400 meals,” the director said. The center also began a Thursday food program in December and served 229 meals that month, the director added.
The presentation cited the Colorado State Demographer’s Office projection that the county will see roughly a 20% increase in older residents in the next five years, which the director said will increase demand for home-based services, meals and transportation.
Councilors praised the center’s expanded programming and fundraising efforts and encouraged continued partnership with city staff. Councilor Krebs commended the director for expanding offerings beyond traditional activities such as bingo, saying the center now provides a broader slate of wellness and intergenerational programming.
Why it matters: The demographic shift cited by the director suggests growing demand for senior services in Alamosa County; the center’s reported service shortfall underscores a need for ongoing funding, partnerships and grant-seeking.
Next steps: The center said it is pursuing additional grants and community partnerships to expand services and resources, including partnerships with SLV Go and AHEC and planned new activities such as line dancing and Tai Chi.
