By Harvey McWhorter
Senior Day at the Capitol put on by the Colorado Senior Lobby this year was an overwhelming success! It was a packed house with Seniors, Sponsors, and young students from Metro State University interacting, interviewing and providing technical streaming services of the event to reach people across the Country.
Governor Hickenlooper, Lieutenant Governor Lynne and an array of Colorado politicians spoke to and with the overflow crowd in telling them what they are trying to do and accomplish in helping preserve and invest in the people who sacrificed to make America great for the last 80 plus years of sacrifice and work.
The Lobby recognized people for their tireless efforts in working with and for seniors to continue to be an asset to the Country.
Pictured is the Master of Ceremonies for the Day. Carol J. (CJay) Smith, CEC, Motivational Speaker, Different by Design, Inc.; Witty, Charming, Intellectual, Energetic, Caring … just a few words to describe the many facets of CJay Smith. Info: www.cjaysmith.com
Largressa Munnerlyn, Foster Grandparent working as a volunteer with Volunteers of America, Grandparents raising and caring for Grandchildren. This is something our politicians must put on their radar because there is a social breakdown that has profound negative effects on our Nation.
Mary Catherine Rabbitt, Esq. Retired. Mary Catherine Rabbitt has had a distinguished legal career and a rich community life of faith and leadership. Disability Law Colorado has indeed been fortunate to have her as the legal assistance developer since 2008. She has secured legal services for older individuals around the state.
Juanita Montoya, a Community worker. Ms. Juanita Montoya, a Denver Native, has coordinated the Basic Emergency Program for Servicios de La Raza for the past 14 years. As the coordinator, Juanita, through culturally responsive practices, serves the Latino Senior Community in many critical areas including, but not limited to: Hearing Aids and Glasses Procurement, Medicare Navigation Services, Assisting Seniors in achieving Legal Custody in Immigrant Family Separation Cases, Securing Housing for Seniors and Seniors with pets, Food Security including Food Baskets, Nutritional Literacy, SNAP Enrollment, Garden Cultivation, Clothing, Case Management, Linkage to Care, etc.