Trained leaders take small groups out to tackle home maintenance jobs, cleaning, organizing, raking and other household tasks requested by seniors in south central Denver. Call for details and to RSVP.
     Jeanne Archer leads a memoir-writing workshop in Tuesday Talks, A Little Help’s speaker series, Sept. 11, 2p.m., at Daniels Fund, 101 Monroe St. Tuesdays Out takes a scenic mountain drive to see the fall colors, Sept. 25, 9a.m.-2p.m., departing from the Kirk of Bonnie Brae, 1201 S. Steele St. Call for details.
     Regular activities: Lunch Bunch meets Thur., Sept. 13, 11:30a.m., at Perkins, 1995 S. Colorado Blvd. A summer picnic at board member Christy Chase’s house takes place Wed., 19, 5:30p.m. RSVP for directions and details. Thursday Morning Walkers meet at 7:30a.m., corner of S. Franklin St. and E. Exposition Ave.
     A Little Help helps area seniors (55+) connect with their community: yearly memberships provide assistance with household chores, rides to the doctor, social events and intergenerational activities.RSVP for all events to A Little Helpline, 720-242-9032. Info: alittlehelp.org.

Assistance League of Denver hosts Hospitality House, a variety of fun activities for seniors including crafts, live entertainment, bingo, movies and a book club, complemented with popcorn, candy and home-cooked lunches. Held at the Bosworth House, 1400 Josephine St., every Wednesday: Sept. 5, Crafts/Movie with light lunch, 10:30a.m.; 12, Big Luncheon with live entertainment by local artists, noon (RSVP to 303-439-7554); 19, Book Club, 10:30a.m. (bring your lunch); 26, lunch and Bingo with prizes, noon. Info/reservations: 720-289-0775.

If you are 55 and older and want to give back to the community through volunteer activities, consider RSVP, a Volunteers of America program that pairs volunteers with 80+ agencies in Denver, Douglas and western Arapahoe counties.
     Next Inside Scoop orientation session is Tues., Sept. 18, 1p.m., at the VOA Administration building, 2660 Larimer St. Info/reservations: Kristen Reming, 303-297-0408, ext. 13311.

All retired and chronologically gifted persons are invited to the annual picnic of PEGS (Post-Employment Group Seniors), Wed., Sept. 12, 6p.m., at University Park United Methodist Church, 2180 S. University Blvd. Sandwiches and beverages provided; bring a side dish or dessert to share. Info:universityparkumc.org; Chuck Arnoldy, 303-755-0892; or Debby Lawrence, 303-722-5736.

Washington Street Community Center provides lots of services and a gathering place for children and adults of all ages at 809 S. Washington St.
     Enjoy a walk in good company each Monday, 8:30a.m. – rain or shine – with the WSCC Walking Club. Meet at Wash Park Boathouse for a walk and interval exercises. Seniors especially welcome. Senior exercise programs are every Tuesday and Thursday, 9-11a.m. Senior Luncheons held every Tuesday at noon, $6 nonmembers.
     Free bingo game, with prizes, immediately after lunch the fourth week of the month. Senior Book Club gathers to parse paperbacks on select Fridays, 11a.m., in the Dining Hall. Suggestions for future reading welcome.
     For more activities, see Odds & Ends, pg. 31. Senior program details, call Tanya, 303-733-4643, or visit wscc-denver.org.

Share your thoughts on all aspects of wellness with a friendly, over-55 men’s group on first & third Tuesdays, 11a.m., at the Berkshires’ Ambassador Building penthouse, at Lowry, 6784 E. Cedar Ave. Free. Call Paul, 303-270-0024, or Bill, 303- 232-0277, for details.

Since 1923, Dominican Sisters Home Health Agency has provided free nursing care, services & medical equipment for elderly, disabled, ill and poor people. Programs include: Intermittent In-Home Nursing Care; Housekeeping; Durable Medical Equipment Loans; Pastoral Care; Patient Assistance and Referral Services; and Wellness Clinics. Info: 303-322-1413, dominicansisters.org.

Stop in for details of fall programs at Platt Park Senior Rec Center, 1500 S. Grant St. The center serves up activities for the young (over 50) at heart, including:
     Silver Sneakers classes: Muscle Strength Range of Motion (MSROM), Tues. & Thur., 9-10a.m., and Yoga Stretch, Wed., 8:45-9:45a.m. Free with Silver Sneakers membership, drop-in fee ($2.50-3) if not. Ballroom Dances held every Wednesday, 1-3:15p.m., with live music by Tom Yook. $5/person. Line Dance classes held Tuesdays, 11a.m.-12:30p.m. Line Dance Club meets Thur., 10-11:30a.m. Ballroom Dance classes Thur., 1-3p.m. Fees: $3 seniors, $5 under 65.
     Stop in or call for details of other offerings. Info: 720-865-0630.