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July 2023 by M. M.
I attended my 1st event and will NEVER attend again. Was treated by Joan, the founder of this organization, with condescension. I confronted her about it and her response to me was I could leave if I didnt like her behavior. I then chose to leave the event prior to admission to the theater and walked 2 miles back to my home.When signing up for an event, there is no disclosure about any criteria required by senior attendees or of liability waiver requirements. Seniors who attend events are required to pay $5 in cash, are driven to the event venue by volunteer drivers in their personal vehicles and then are led by Joan, the head of this organization, at the event venue in a condescending manner and treats senior ADULTS as children. I found this to be offensive.She required us to "buddy up" and walk hand in hand or arm in arm into the theater. She stated the head of the theater at CU would only permit us entry in this manner. I asked if this was for liability purposes. She denied that and stated that this is her first CU event and if we did not comply, that her organization would be denied future event attendance at CU. I found this difficult to believe given she has been operating h organization for decades in Boulder.She also insisted 9n taking multiple group pictures at the venue, delaying our arrival at the entrance, most likely to post on her website for promotional purposes. I never signed anything permitting photographic images.The Volunteer drivers are generously contributing their time and at their own expense of providing transportation and the paying of parking fees. I wonder if Circle of Care requires volunteer drivers to sign liability waivers and carry adequate personal automobile insurance.Great concept to engage seniors to reduce loneliness and isolation. But I wonder about the legalities and the exploitation of seniors for her own profit. This is allegedly a nonprofit organizationI will never attend another of these events.
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November 2018 by Gerry Sundelius Anschutz
Amazing program for the community.
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March 2018 by Brian Hauser
I have been a volunteer at Circle of Care since 2009 and have felt so fortunate to find this non-profit. Please check it out and support if you can by donating or by volunteering!
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March 2018 by Shoshana Fanizza
This is an amazing organization that brings joy and meaning to the lives of seniors through donated tickets and transportation to the arts. They also create an opportunity for intergenerational interaction through their volunteer program. This is a win-win-win program for people, the community and the arts!
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March 2018 by Antoinette Hills
Circle of Care is an amazing nonprofit that culturally cares for isolated seniors in the Boulder County area. Seniors are brought to a variety of musical and theatrical performances that they just love. What a blessing!
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March 2018 by Susan Stanish
This is a wonderful organization that is doing a fantastic job of helping seniors stay engaged with the cultural opportunities in our community, as well as with other seniors, volunteers, and with life itself!
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March 2018 by Sue Jotblad
I've volunteered with Circle of Care for more than 10 years. A unique and amazing program that Boulder County is very lucky to have. Senior citizens that can become isolated and uninvolved are provided transportation, a volunteer escort and tickets to events of 50+ partners and become re-engaged in the community. A Win Win Win for seniors, volunteers and cultural partners.
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December 2012 by Kriss P.
Review for Children's Alley @ the YWCA I had an unexpected meeting to attend and I needed someone to take care of the kiddies for a few hours. I've been calling around with little luck. It was 5pm and I needed confirmation for child care for the very next day. Luckily, a remember having an email with info about YWCA and their childcare options. I quickly sorted through my inbox and found what I was looking for. I gave them a call right away! The front desk lady was super nice and told me that they do "emergency" childcare when you need someone on the fly. I gave her just enough info to book a spot for my two oldest kids and said that they have the rest of the needed forms on their website. I couldn't open the paperwork link online. They had a packet handy for me to fill out when I told them what happened. Filling out paperwork before you get there will save you some time if you've never been before. The whole signing up was a breeze. They also have reasonable pricing since they go by income. As for the teachers and facility itself, it seems like your typical daycare where they place your child in the proper age group. My 2 year old pretty much had a free play type setting and my 4 year old did some age appropriate activities in the mix of playing. They also provide breakfast, lunch, and snacks depending on if your child is there at those given times. There isn't a set curriculum since people drop off & pick up their kids sporadically throughout the day and week. I wish I had more time to analyze the whole scene but I was in a hurry. 4 stars for a fairly nice establishment, good customer service, and "emergency" care!
