By Steve Grund
At 9:00 a.m. on March 15th, the doors open to the Old Supreme Court Chambers; and, Senior Day at the Capitol commences for the 36th year. We have a lot to discuss.
Our lifeline to healthcare is in the crosshairs. That puts seniors in play, and when seniors are in play, seniors are in politics. This is not politics practiced by the pros, but politics practiced by motivated people. These active people have a deep curiosity engaging a system that is not that hard to grasp. Join us, and get a good taste of it here:
Governor Hickenlooper and Lt. Governor Lynne are both scheduled to engage the audience, likely with their Healthcare Day of Action, their bold new agenda.
Colorado Senior Lobby’s volunteers, who produce this event every year, host a citizen interactive roundtable in the afternoon session for all who attend. Former state leaders facilitate that discussion.
Certainly the most refreshing element this year is coming from Metro State University’s [M] Met Media students. They are not only providing production coverage for the day’s events, but conducting interviews, streaming the event to various locations throughout the state and providing live coverage to their own Internet station. It’s hoped the interaction of the young with the not-so-young helps to create a model for further partnerships down the road.
Most importantly, you get to talk to your leaders directly. Tell them what’s on your mind; ask them to share ideas on how to address the issues that challenge your lives each day.
Learn more about the event, the streaming, the Senior Day afternoon luncheon and Colorado Senior Lobby at the group’s website. Sign up for our eNewsletter and weekly legislative updates. We are advocating for all Coloradans, because we are all aging. www.ColoradoSeniorLobby.org