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C O L O R A D O F R O N T R A N G E
August 2011 News, Events & Resources
from Seniors Resource Guide™
For Seniors, Boomers, Families, Loved Ones & Friends Living in and along the
Colorado Front Range |
Greetings!
Welcome to the SeniorsResourceGuide.com e-Newsletter for seniors, boomers, families, loved ones, friends and senior professionals living in and along the Colorado Front Range. A thank you to those that have signed up for
our Colorado Front Range e-Newsletter!
Why are we sending this monthly e-Newsletter?
The goal is to help spread the word about local resources and services for older adults and save a tree or two. Every month we will feature different companies that serve older adults and different topics related to aging. The companies featured are local experts and professionals dedicated to serving older adults. If you have a question, visit their websites, email or call them.Highlights Along the Colorado Front Range ...The month offers a variety of events along
the Colorado Front Range.Colorado SpringsFind Colorado Springs Events at PeakRadar.comAugust 13 - Veterans Benefit Seminar The Inn at Garden Plaza August 20 - Luau, by Pacific Pride and Island Hearts Get Details at Colorado Springs Senior News DenverAugust 12-19 - Art Show Aurora Center for Active Adults August 11,12, 13 - Comedy "Chasing Manet" The Barth August 14 - Active Minds: Charlie Chaplin & Silent Film August 17 - Evening Dance Party Aurora Center Active Adults August 18 - Life Care of Littleton's Annual Basket Bazaar August 25 - Progressive Picnic in a Basket August 26 - Charlie Chaplin & Silent Film at Dayton Place August 30 - Bonfils Blood Drive at Villa Manor Care Center
Northern Colorado
August 11 - Lunch and Learn Seminar Balfour August 13 - Colorado Senior Law Day Boulder County August 13 - Colorado Senior Law Day Larimer County August 17 - Boulder's Open Space: The History & the Impacts Get Details at Northern Colorado Senior NewsPueblo-Ca�on CityGreater Pueblo Chamber Event Calendar - Learn MoreGet Details at Pueblo-Ca�on City Senior NewsGet Details on Local Senior News & Events We also include links to popular local calendars:Colorado SpringsDenver Northern ColoradoPueblo-Ca�on City |
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C A R E G I V E R ' S T O O L K I T
Safety Tips on Drugs and Medications
Article submitted by Rebecca Sharp Colmer, Me & My Caregivers
www.MeAndMyCaregivers.com
"Did you know that most people over age 65 take about two to seven prescription drugs and at least two over-the-counter drugs each day? Keeping track of medications can be a monumental task ..."
Learn More
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S O C I A L S E C U R I T Y
Safety Net for Aged, Blind, Disabled
Article submitted by Paul Millinghausen, Social Security District Manager in Center City Philadelphia. For more information visit www.socialsecurity.gov
"There's a safety net out there for those who might otherwise slip through the cracks. It's called Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Administered by Social Security, SSI makes payments to people with limited income and few resources who are age 65 or older, blind, or have a disability ..."
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D E N V E R - C O L O R A D O
Local Senior Had Wish Granted
Article submitted by Holly Botsford, Public Relations Manager Brookdale Senior Living - www.BrookdaleLiving.com
"Buzz Zaremba, 97-year-old resident of Wynwood Ridge Point, a Brookdale Senior Living assisted living community located in Boulder, Colorado, had his wish fulfilled to perform with a good dance band when he drummed with the Joe Peterson Orchestra during the Intergenerational Senior Citizen's Prom ..."
Read More
Visit the Brookdale Senior Living's YouTube Channel to learn more about the Jeremy Bloom's Wish of a Lifetime (JBWOL) and how these organizations are making wishes come true!
Learn More
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A R T I C L E H I G H L I G H T S
View all of August 2011 Articles
- Antiresorptive Agents and Osteoporosis
- Beat the Heat, Go Online
- ... Caring for a Mentally Ill Adult
- Meet the King and Queen of the Crib
- People with a Disability Can Get a Ticket to Work
- Questions to Ask Selecting Active Independent Living
- Safety Tips on Drugs and Medications
- Strength Training for the 'Over-80' Group
- The Safety Net for Aged, Blind, Disabled People
- Local Senior Had Wish Granted, Played Drums with Band
Visit articles index page to view all of August's articles
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C O L O R A D O F R O N T R A N G E
Local Event Highlights
Colorado Springs
Find details and more events Colorado Springs
August 20, 2011 - Saturday, 5:00PM - 10:00PM
Luau, by Pacific Pride and Island Hearts
Location: Colorado Springs City Auditorium
Address: 221 E Kiowa, Colorado Springs, Colorado
A night in exotic Polynesia. Authentic, lively dances from the islands of Hawaii, Tahiti, Samoa, Fiji, Guam, and New Zealand! A traditional Hawaiian dinner plate includes kalua pork, teriyaki chicken, ribs, lumpia, lomi salmon, macaroni salad, steamed rice, and cake. Dinner and show included in ticket price. Enjoy a night in paradise for price you can't beat! Adult pre-sale tickets are only $20. Tickets at the door are $25. Children and senior prices are available. CAll 440-6318 for tickets.
Colorado Springs Independence Center
has an Accessibility Store!
Location: 729 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Phone: 719-471-8182 - Toll Free: 877-571-8182
www.store4access.com
www.csicindliving.org
Denver
Find details and more events Denver
August 17, 2011 - Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00PM
Evening Dance Party at Aurora Center for Active Adults
Location: Aurora Center for Active Adults
Address: 30 Del Mar Circle, Aurora, Colorado
Dance to the live music performed by Tom Yook at the Evening Dance Party at Aurora Center for Active Adults (ACAA). The dance is sponsored by Heritage Club of Aurora. $4 per person admission. Call 303-739-7950 for more information.
www.auroragov.org August 18, 2011 - Thursday, 4:00 - 6:00
Life Care of Littleton's Annual Basket Bazaar
Location: Life Care Center of Littleton
Address: 1500 W. Mineral Ave., Littleton, Colorado
Join Life Care Center of Littleton in supporting this amazing cause! Life Care of Littleton's Annual Basket Bazaar benefits Alzheimer's Association, American Cancer Society, Diabetes Association and Stroke Association. Donated baskets will be on display from August 15th through August 26th.
www.LCCLBaskets.com www.lcca.com August 25, 2011 - Thursday, 4:00PM - 6:00PM
Progressive Picnic in a Basket
Location: Garden Plaza of Aurora
Address: 14221 E. Evans Avenue, Aurora, Colorado
In appreciation of our community partners and referral sources, the staff at Garden Plaza would like to invite you to a progressive dinner of a different sort. As you take a self-guided tour throughout our community, gather delicious items perfect for a picnic. By the end of the tour, your basket will be filled with a complete dinner for you and your family to enjoy! RSVP by August 22nd to 303-750-0820.
www.gardenplazaaurora.com August 26, 2011 - Friday, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Charlie Chaplin & Silent Film at Dayton Place
Address: 1950 S Dayton St, Denver, Colorado
As Denver hosts the first annual Denver Silent Film Festival this September, join Active Minds for a journey to the era of the silent film and a visit with one of its greatest stars, Charlie Chaplin. Cost: Free. RSVP: 303-751-5150.
www.MorningStarSeniorLiving.com www.ActiveMinds.com
Northern Colorado Event Highlights
Find details and more events Northern Colorado
August 2011 - Louisville Downtown Street Faire
Friends, Family, Community and the Magic of Live Music
Location: Downtown Lousiville, Colorado
Learn more about the Louisville Downtown Street Faire and other events in Lousiville.
www.DowntownLouisvilleCO.com
August 11, 2011 - Thursday, 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Knowledge is Power: Lunch and Learn Seminar
Location: The Residences at Balfour
Address: 1336 E Hecla Drive, Louisville, CO 80027
Join us for our popular "Lunch & Learn" seminar and explore the many opportunities available to older adults. Hear about the newest trends and options available in today's senior living communities and enjoy a complimentary lunch prepared by our Executive Chef. Seating is limited. Please RSVP by calling: 303-867-6382 or rsvpconcierge@balfourcare.com
www.BalfourCare.com
August 13, 2011 - Saturday, 7:30AM - 2:00PM
Two Colorado Senior Law Day are Happening!
August 13 - Boulder County, Plaza Hotel Conference Center
August 13 - Larimer County, Colo State Univ, Lory Student Ctr
This annual educational seminar presents programs specifically for seniors in the Colorado community. It provides attendees with important and useful information on many issues facing our growing senior citizen population. If you are a senior, an adult child with a senior parent, or a caregiver, this is one day you cannot afford to miss.
www.SeniorLawDay.org August 17, 2011 - Wednesday, 3:00 PM
Boulder's Open Space: The History and the Impacts
Location: The Lodge at Balfour- The Chautauqua Theater
Address: 1331 E Hecla Drive, Louisville, CO 80027
Jim Schmidt, Property Agent for the City of Boulder, will present an interesting lecture on Boulder Open Space. Today, Boulder citizens enjoy over 45,000 acres of city open space land in and around the city!
www.BalfourCare.com
Pueblo-Ca�on City
Find details and more events Pueblo-Ca�on City
TLC and Seniors Inc provides services in the area Total Longterm Care (TLC) and Seniors, Inc. teams are honored to have been welcomed into the Pueblo community. Visit their website and learn more about the PACE program.
www.totallongtermcare.org
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