Valley Organic Lunch Program for Seniors

08/03/2019

Join us for GREAT locally sourced Organic Lunches!

March and April Lunch Schedule:

March 8th, Friday @ 12:30 Trading Post, Paonia
March 15th, Friday @ 12:30 Trading Post, Paonia
April 5th, Friday @ 12:30 Trading Post, Paonia
April 12, Friday @ 12:30 Trading Post, Paonia
April 19, Friday @ 12:30 Trading Post, Paonia

Stay after the lunch for great entertainment, talks and music.

04/03/2019

March Lunch Schedule
Donʻt miss the opportunity - Join us for more
great local organic lunches this month.
Spread the word, see you there!

Upcoming Dates:

Friday, March 8th - 12:30 at the Trading Post @ 12:30
Friday, March 22nd -12:30 at the Trading Post @ 12:30

Make plans to stay for the "after lunch" program,
we have some great entertainment!

Friday, March 8th we have an exciting event planned;
Casandra Shenk will be bringing her 4th and 5th grade string orchestra and they will be joining us for lunch. A great opportunity to connect with the youth in our Valley!

For more information or questions Call Zoe Zappa at (970)683-9844

26/12/2018

We have enjoyed and looked forward to the amazing senior lunches Chrys has created for all our health loving seniors. Please help keep this program going and consider giving even a small amount - it all matters and it all helps our community stay strong and healthy. Thank you!!!!

Hi, My name is Chrys Bailey and I love to EAT!! I also love PEOPLE! In the last 2 years as I am entering into “seniorhood” I have found that I love GETTING OLDER!! My passion is LIVING LIFE FULLY in relationship to my community and being in service thru FOOD!! I am excited to share with you...

30/11/2018

We are so pleased to announce The Valley Organic Lunch Program for Seniors was awarded a grant by
The West Elk Community Fund (WECF).

WECF is a charitable investment account to benefit the people of Paonia, Crawford and Hotchkiss and the surrounding region. Community-minded donors can make contributions of any size. Funds are used to support local nonprofit organizations and improvement projects through a competitive grants application process. Grant presentations occurred on Nov 28 at the Blue Sage.

It was exciting to see the variety and services offered by the many other community non-profits who also received grants from WECF.

We are very grateful to the WECF for providing this tremendous opportunity. Thank you so very much for recognizing and helping our community and important programs thrive.

25/11/2018

Our local herbal expert, Alicia Mickelsen explained how to make easy herbal vinegars with local materials at our Nov. 16, 2018 Organic Lunch Program at the Trading Post in Paonia, CO. Using rose hips to make a gorgeous, deep magenta vinegar, Alicia discussed the health attritibutes of vinegars, how to tailor them for different health benefits. and hints on how to use them in many ways. Enjoy!

17/09/2018

I loved this fun Song!

Our great local chorus gave a great acapella performance today!

16/09/2018

15/09/2018

Alicia studied herbal medicine with Susan W**d and is an herbalist in Paonia Co. Today she shared with us how to make quick, nutritious herbal extracts with nettle, young oats, red clover and comfrey. She explained the actions of each and some great tips. Thank you Alicia! Check it out.

03/09/2018

Valley Organic Lunch Program for Seniors offers amazing Healthy meals for seniors 3 times a month. All ingredients are organic and locally sourced from our small organic farmers, striving to support our local Valley economy and promote greater health for our seniors.

03/09/2018

Senior Lunch funded by the Kampe Foundation and sponsored by The Learning Council and Lamborn Foundation and local organic farmers and ranchers.