Category: Press Release

CARBONDALE — Sopris Lodge at Carbondale will host a guest speaker from the Chris Klug Foundation for an informal, friendly, and frank discussion about organ, eye, and tissue donation on Monday, April 10 from 3-4 p.m. at 295 Rio Grande Ave.

This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required, and attendance will be limited to 25 registrants. Call 970-456-6871 or visit soprislodge.com/events to RSVP.

April is National Donate Life Month and the Chris Klug Foundation is an Aspen-based nonprofit that raises awareness about donation and strives to eliminate the wait for those on the transplant waitlist. This informative talk will dispel age-related (and other!) myths and misconceptions about who can donate and share stories about older adults in their 90s and beyond who have given the gift of donation.

About Sopris Lodge at Carbondale
Located at 295 Rio Grande Ave., Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is a Colorado-based retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care residences in the Roaring Fork Valley. Set in the picturesque Rocky Mountain town of Carbondale and nestled between the historic destinations of Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is managed by WellAge Senior Living, a respected senior care management company.

CARBONDALE — Sopris Lodge at Carbondale will host guest speaker Allison Daily from Pathfinders, a non-profit psychosocial support program for cancer and chronically ill patients and those suffering from grief and loss, on Thursday, March 23 from 3-4 p.m. at 295 Rio Grande Ave.

Daily will lead a discussion about the first stage of illness and how to deal with the grief and emotion accompanying an initial diagnosis.

This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required, and attendance will be limited to 25 registrants. For more information or to RSVP, call 970-456-6871 or visit: soprislodge.com/events.

About Sopris Lodge at Carbondale
Located at 295 Rio Grande Ave., Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is a Colorado-based retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care residences in the Roaring Fork Valley. Set in the picturesque Rocky Mountain town of Carbondale and nestled between the historic destinations of Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is managed by WellAge Senior Living, a respected senior care management company.

CARBONDALE — Sopris Lodge at Carbondale will host Woo Bandel, Community Engagement Manager from the Colorado Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, to present “Understanding and Responding to Dementia-Related Behaviors,” on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, from 2:30-4 p.m. Sopris Lodge is located at 295 Rio Grande Ave.

This event is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required, and attendance will be limited to 25 registrants. Call 970-456-6871 or visit soprislodge.com/events to RSVP.

Bandel will lead an informative talk about how to decode behavioral messages, identify common behavior triggers, and learn strategies to intervene with some of the most common behavioral challenges of those living with dementia. Refreshments will be served during the presentation followed by a question-and-answer session for guests.

About Sopris Lodge at Carbondale
Located at 295 Rio Grande Ave., Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is a Colorado-based retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care residences in the Roaring Fork Valley. Set in the picturesque Rocky Mountain town of Carbondale and nestled between the historic destinations of Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is managed by WellAge Senior Living, a respected senior care management company.

Residents at Sopris Lodge have access to a robust social calendar, and we’re willing to share. All events are complimentary and open to the public, but an RSVP is requested at 970-456-6871 or soprislodge.com/events.

Geriatric Dentistry
Friday, Feb. 17 at 2 p.m.

Dr. Connor Rivers, DMD, will deliver a presentation on modern dentistry and how older adults can improve their oral health. Dr. Rivers is a Carbondale-based general dentist who truly cares for his patients and provides long-lasting solutions to seniors’ dental concerns.

Death Cafe
Monday, Feb. 20 at 3 p.m.

Amy Maron and Death Doula/End of Life Consultant, Akaljeet Khalsa, will co-facilitate a Death Cafe at Sopris Lodge. A Death Cafe is a safe and relaxed space to gather with others to discuss topics related to death and dying. It is not a bereavement or counseling session, but rather an opportunity to increase awareness and find comfort in sharing thoughts about death while living your best life.

Mornings with Marie
Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 10 a.m.

Marie Herr, Director of Sales and Marketing, will host the latest installment of ‘Mornings with Marie.’ This monthly gathering offers guests a “taste” of the Valley’s newest retirement community. Attendees will learn more about the services and amenities available to local seniors and enjoy coffee and donuts followed by a guided community tour.

About Sopris Lodge at Carbondale
Located at 295 Rio Grande Ave., Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is a Colorado-based retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care residences in the Roaring Fork Valley. Set in the picturesque Rocky Mountain town of Carbondale and nestled between the historic destinations of Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is managed by WellAge Senior Living, a respected senior care management company.

CARBONDALE – Sopris Lodge at Carbondale will host “Mornings with Marie” beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. The monthly event offers guests an opportunity to meet with Marie Herr, our director of sales and marketing, and get a taste of the Roaring Fork Valley’s newest senior living community.

Members of the public are invited to visit the Sopris Lodge campus, located at 295 Rio Grande Ave., to learn more about Sopris Lodge and the services available to local seniors. Coffee and donuts will be served followed by a guided community tour.

This event is free, but space is limited. Call 970-456-6871 or visit our website events page to RSVP.

About Sopris Lodge at Carbondale
Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is a Colorado-based retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care residences in the Roaring Fork Valley. Set in the picturesque Rocky Mountain town of Carbondale and nestled between the historic destinations of Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is managed by WellAge Senior Living, a respected senior care management company.

CARBONDALE – Sopris Lodge at Carbondale announced it will partner with local nonprofit LIFT-UP to host a community food drive benefiting individuals and families in Carbondale from December 12-21.

The public is invited to bring donations of non-perishable food items to the Sopris Lodge campus, located at 295 Rio Grande Avenue. Donations will be accepted daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in holiday-wrapped collection boxes located at the community’s main entrance.

“Sopris Lodge is excited to be partnering with LIFT-UP this holiday season to collect non-perishable food donations for members of our community facing hardships,” said Marie Herr, Sopris Lodge’s Director of Sales and Marketing. “We are appreciative to our residents, team members and Carbondale friends for supporting this cause and helping community members in need.”

About Sopris Lodge at Carbondale
Located at 295 Rio Grande Avenue, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is a Colorado-based retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care residences in the Roaring Fork Valley. Set in the picturesque Rocky Mountain town of Carbondale and nestled between the historic destinations of Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is managed by WellAge Senior Living, a respected senior care management company.

CARBONDALE — Sopris Lodge at Carbondale, the newest retirement community in the Roaring Fork Valley for seniors aged 55-plus, announces that Marie Herr has been named Director of Sales and Marketing.

As Sopris Lodge’s official community liaison, Herr will cultivate relationships with local businesses and charitable and governmental organizations, network with community groups, oversee and participate in events, and conduct tours to introduce prospective residents and their families to Sopris Lodge’s elevated senior lifestyle.

Herr has been a resident of the Roaring Fork Valley for over 30 years. She holds bachelor’s degrees in art history and English and previously built a career in retail sales spanning 22 years in Aspen.

About Sopris Lodge at Carbondale
Located at 295 Rio Grande Avenue, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is a Colorado-based retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care residences in the Roaring Fork Valley. Set in the picturesque Rocky Mountain town of Carbondale and nestled between the historic destinations of Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is managed by WellAge Senior Living, a respected senior care management company.

CARBONDALE — Sopris Lodge at Carbondale, the newest retirement community in the Roaring Fork Valley for seniors aged 55-plus, announces that Selina Sims-Steele has been named Executive Director. In this role, she will oversee Sopris Lodge’s day-to-day operations.

Sims-Steele joined Sopris Lodge’s leadership team in 2020 and previously held the position of business office manager and human resources manager before being promoted. 

“Selina is a valuable asset to the team, and we are thrilled to elevate her position within the organization,” said Elizabeth Girling, Vice President of Operations and Development for WellAge Senior Living.

Sims-Steele has three decades of experience in senior care and is well-versed in every department, from nursing to administration. She previously worked as an executive director at another senior living community. She has a bachelor’s degree in applied science and is a certified Dementia Specialist and Assisted Living Administrator, and she has also sold real estate in the Roaring Fork Valley.

About Sopris Lodge at Carbondale
Located at 295 Rio Grande Avenue, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is a Colorado-based retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care residences in the Roaring Fork Valley. Set in the picturesque Rocky Mountain town of Carbondale and nestled between the historic destinations of Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is managed by WellAge Senior Living, a respected senior care management company.

Community event featuring live music, food, and giveaways

CARBONDALE – Sopris Lodge at Carbondale, a new retirement community in the Roaring Fork Valley, will host a grand opening celebration on Saturday, July 16 from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Members of the public are invited to visit the Sopris Lodge campus, located at 295 Rio Grande Avenue in Carbondale, to enjoy guided community tours, lawn games, live entertainment from The Sunday Morning All-Stars, chef-prepared food, giveaways, and more.

Held in partnership with KDNK Community Radio, this celebratory event is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Call 970-340-4460 or visit our website events page to RSVP.

Note: Off-site parking is available along Main Street. Guests may also park in the public lot across from Town Hall and take the Rio Grande Trail to campus.

About Sopris Lodge at Carbondale
Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is a Colorado-based retirement community offering independent living, assisted living and memory care residences in the Roaring Fork Valley. Set in the picturesque Rocky Mountain town of Carbondale and nestled between the historic destinations of Aspen and Glenwood Springs, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is managed by WellAge Senior Living, a respected senior care management company.

CARBONDALE — Sopris Lodge at Carbondale, the newest retirement community in the Roaring Fork Valley for seniors aged 55-plus, has officially opened at 295 Rio Grande Ave. in Carbondale. The intimate new campus offers independent living, assisted living and memory care residences, and is situated just blocks from downtown Carbondale.

Residents begin to move into the independent living apartments in July. Pending licensure approval from Colorado officials, residents can begin to move into the assisted living and memory care residences this fall.

“We’re thrilled to officially open our doors, welcome new residents and introduce our new senior living community to our neighbors here in Carbondale,” said Mike Luciano, Executive Director of Sopris Lodge at Carbondale. “We hope our services and accommodations help local seniors to remain near friends and families in a safe, comfortable environment.”

Sopris Lodge offers 74 apartments, consisting of 27 independent living residences, 23 assisted living residences, and 24 memory care studios in a separate, secure neighborhood setting. Services and care plans are tailored to residents’ interests and needs, with an emphasis on resident-centered wellness that engages the social, spiritual and physical components of a fulfilling lifestyle.

“It is with great excitement that we can welcome our residents to move into Sopris Lodge at Carbondale” said Jay Moskowitz, CEO & President WellAge Senior Living. “We are very proud of the commitment and effort that went into every detail of our new community.”

Sopris Lodge’s independent living residences feature a choice of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments – complete with high-end finishes, walk-out balconies/patios, washers and dryers and modern technologies. The assisted living residences feature studio apartments with kitchenettes and walk-in or wheel-in showers. Sopris Lodge’s memory care neighborhood provides a comfortable, safe and secure environment in a home-like setting that offers person-centered care 24/7.

Residents of the upscale retirement community have access to a full array of exceptional amenities and services, including a salon; concierge, housekeeping and laundry services; life enrichment activities; care programs led by an experienced Wellness Director; chauffeured transportation to appointments; covered parking; storage lockers; spacious common areas; a library; fitness center; a therapeutic outdoor hot tub and more. Sopris Lodge’s campus is pet-friendly and equipped with advanced technology for residents’ security, safety and entertainment.

Operating like a stylish hotel, residents will enjoy an authentic restaurant-style dining experience that offers healthy, gourmet cuisine prepared by a professional chef. Served in a variety of on-site dining venues, including an all-day bistro, menus incorporate seasonal ingredients, fresh herbs, and homegrown vegetables sourced from the community’s on-site greenhouse.

“Sopris Lodge is a place where residents can truly feel at home and families can feel complete peace of mind,” Margie Guerrieri, Regional Marketing & Sales Director at WellAge Senior Living, said. “Every member of our team was hand-picked for their outstanding qualifications and training in senior care, and our amenities and services are top-notch.”

Conveniently located on the western edge of Carbondale, Sopris Lodge’s luxurious senior living campus is within walking distance of downtown’s retail shops, restaurants, parks and art venues. It is also adjacent to the Rio Grande Recreational Trail and True Nature Healing Arts Center.

Architecture for the Sopris Lodge campus was handled by Aspen-based Z-Group Architects, development and construction managed by Glenwood Springs-based Rocky Mountain Senior Housing, and interior design was handled by Storm Designs out of Snowmass.

Sopris Lodge is managed by WellAge Senior Living, which manages senior living communities throughout Colorado, Nevada and Oklahoma.

For more information or to schedule a tour, please contact Mike Luciano at 970-340-4444 or mluciano@wellage.com or visit www.soprislodge.com.