What could you learn today that might support your well-being for years to come?

At Built for Life, an AARP Colorado Healthy Living Event, you'll discover practical ways to support your health, stay active, and plan for the future you want—at any age.

Enjoy a day of movement, learning, and connection focused on living well at every age.

Why Attend?

  • Learn from trusted local health and wellness professionals.
  • Explore practical approaches to living well at every age.
  • Discover fitness and movement options for a range of abilities.
  • Gain practical information and local resources you can explore after the event.
  • Build your own schedule and attend the sessions most relevant to you.
  • Attend for part of the day or enjoy the full experience.

View the Full Schedule and Build Your Day

Thanks to the enthusiastic response from attendees and community partners, we've extended the event schedule to offer additional presentations, activities, and opportunities to connect with local health and wellness experts.

The complete agenda is now available, and you can customize your experience by selecting the sessions that interest you most. Explore presentations, movement classes, and wellness activities. Join one or more sessions, whatever works for you!

 Topics include:
 

  • When to Stop with Dr. Korrey Klein, CEO, Family Health West
  • Nutrition and Hydration with Holly Krouse, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Family Health West
  • Strength, Balance, and Mobility with Valerie Plantinga, Physical Therapist, Family Health West
  • Healthy Hearing for Healthy Living with Chelsie Hensley, Au.D., Doctor of Audiology, High Desert Hearing Center
  • Bone and Spine Health and other wellness topics

You'll also have opportunities to participate in yoga, resistance band strength training, functional fitness sessions, and additional interactive wellness activities throughout the day.

Getting Started Is Easy

  • Free to attend; registration is required and space is limited
  • No AARP membership required
  • Attend for part of the day or stay for the full event
  • Healthy grab-and-go food and beverages available throughout the day

Who Can Attend?

Open to all adults.

While especially valuable for adults age 50+, the information shared can benefit adults at any stage of life. Whether you're building healthy habits, supporting a loved one, or thinking ahead about your future well-being, it's never too early—or too late—to explore ways to support living well at every age.

Hosted By

Hosted by AARP Colorado in collaboration with community organizations dedicated to health, wellness, and lifelong learning.

Logistics Notes:

  • Wear comfortable clothing for movement sessions.
  • Activities are designed for a range of ability levels, and modifications will be available.
  • Participate at your own pace and attend the sessions that interest you most.

Important Note

This event provides general wellness education and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before beginning a new exercise program.

Reserve Your Spot Today

Join us for a day of learning, movement, and inspiration. Registered attendees will be notified when the full itinerary and session selection become available.

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DETAILS

WHEN:

August 25, 2026
8:00 AM-2:00 PM MT
Viewing in Mountain TimeAdjust

WHERE:

Fruita Community Center

324 North Coulson Street
Fruita, CO 81521

HOST:

AARP Colorado

coaarp@aarp.org

REGISTER:

Register By
August 25, 2026 1:59 PM MT

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