Free Aging Mastery Classes Offered in Steamboat, Craig

Routt County CSU Extension and Serving Older Adults in Routt (SOAR) to host free classes on rightsizing, home as an asset, and nutrition.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:39pm

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Routt County CSU Extension and Serving Older Adults in Routt (SOAR) will host a free, three-part series of elective classes stemming from the popular Aging Mastery Program in Steamboat Springs on February 13, February 27, and March 13. The classes will cover topics like rightsizing your life, using your home as an asset, and preventing and treating malnutrition. Additionally, CSU Extension and SOAR will partner with UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center to offer the free, ten-part Aging Mastery Program in Steamboat Springs from April 1 to May 1. The program will also be offered in Craig, presented by the Senior Social Center and Moffat County CSU Extension, from March 31 to April 30.

Why it matters

The Aging Mastery Program is designed to empower older adults to make and maintain small but impactful changes in their lives. By offering these free classes, the organizers aim to provide valuable resources and support to help older adults in the Steamboat Springs and Craig communities age well.

The details

The free, three-part series of elective classes in Steamboat Springs will cover topics such as rightsizing your life, using your home as an asset, and preventing and treating malnutrition. The ten-part Aging Mastery Program, which will be offered in both Steamboat Springs and Craig, will include classes on navigating longer lives, exercise, sleep, healthy eating and hydration, financial fitness, medication management, advance planning, healthy relationships, falls prevention, and community engagement.

  • The free, three-part series of elective classes in Steamboat Springs will be held on February 13, February 27, and March 13.
  • The free, ten-part Aging Mastery Program in Steamboat Springs will be offered from April 1 to May 1.
  • The free, ten-part Aging Mastery Program in Craig will be offered from March 31 to April 30.

The players

Routt County CSU Extension

A local extension office of Colorado State University that provides educational programs and resources to the Routt County community.

Serving Older Adults in Routt (SOAR)

A local organization that works to support and empower older adults in the Routt County community.

UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center

A regional healthcare provider that is partnering with CSU Extension and SOAR to offer the Aging Mastery Program in Steamboat Springs.

Senior Social Center

A community organization in Craig, Colorado that is partnering with Moffat County CSU Extension to offer the Aging Mastery Program.

Moffat County CSU Extension

A local extension office of Colorado State University that provides educational programs and resources to the Moffat County community.

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What they’re saying

“We're doing it again due to the positive reception of the fall class and interest from community members and partners in a second offering of the program.”

— Katie Maloney, CSU Extension Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

What’s next

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The takeaway

By offering free Aging Mastery classes, the Routt County CSU Extension, SOAR, and their partners are providing valuable resources and support to help older adults in the Steamboat Springs and Craig communities age well and maintain their independence.