Senior Housing
Spotlight ...
Balfour Retirement Community
Concordia on the Lake
Libby Bortz Assisted Living
RiverPointe Senior Community of Littleton
|
|
|
Senior Service Highlights
|
|
|
|
 |
Colorado Front Range News & Events
Greetings!
View articles, news and event highlights for July 2013 along the Colorado Front Range with our network of websites and eNewsletter. Of particular interest are the Colorado Senior Law Day Events in Boulder, Denver, Fort Collins and Pueblo. Also look for the Rocky Mountain Sew Expo, The End of Life Forum, A Night of Laughter and Family Hospice Foundation's 5th Annual Memorial Butterfly Release. There are great events from Fort Collins to Pueblo and along the Colorado Front Range. Below are highlights. Find more events and event details on Seniors Resource Guide. Save the Date and Order your Monarch Butterfly
Family Hospice Foundation 5th Annual Memorial Butterfly Release
Boulder's Family Hospice Foundation will host its 5th annual Memorial Butterfly Release on August 3, 2013 at Mountain View Memorial Park in Boulder. The butterfly release will serve as a fundraiser for Family Hospice Foundation. Participants can pre-purchase a live butterfly for $25, with proceeds to benefit the foundation's patient care fund. Read more about this special event - CLICK HERE
Butterfly Registration Form
www.FamilyHospice.net
July 11 - 13, 2013Rocky Mountain Sew Expo at the Denver MartLocation: 451 East 58th Avenue, Suite 4270, Denver www.rockymountainsewexpo.comJuly 14, 2013 - Sunday, 3:00PM - 6:00PMCEOLP Forum: Resources & Discussion on End-of-Life CareLocation: Congregation Har HaShem. 3950 Baseline Road, Boulder Afternoon of discussion about the new Contemplative Care Hospice and the CEOLP Information & Resource Initiative with Reb Zalman discussing the contemplative approach to end-of-life care and the spiritual potential of our elder years. www.CEOLP.netJuly 16, 2013 - Tuesday, 5:00PM - 8:00PMHow to Declutter and Downsize for an Easier to Maintain LifeLocation: The MAC Recreation Center, 3295 W. 72nd Ave, Westminster No matter your age there are plenty of reasons to downsize, but if you're not doing it in a timely manner it can take a toll on you and your family. www.drdeclutter.com/presentations/upcoming_events/July 17, 2013 - Wednesday, 7:30PM - 9:00PMA Night of Laughter! Benefit Eastern Star Masonic RetirementLocation: Landmark Comedy Works, 5345 Landmark Pl, Greenwood Vill. The Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Community in partnership with Colorado Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Presents An Evening Of Laughter at the Landmark Comedy Works in Greenwood Village. www.esmrc.comJuly 23, 2013 - Tuesday, 4:00 PMTransitioning Into RetirementLocation: The Lodge at Balfour, 1331 E Hecla Drive, Louisville Do you know if you will have enough retirement income for the lifestyle you want? Guest speaker, Peter Braun, Wealth Advisor for UBS in Boulder, has guided seniors and retirees through the financial markets. RSVP to 303-926-8300. www.BalfourCare.comJuly 27, 201315th Annual Colorado Senior Law Day in DenverLocation: Denver Merchandise Mart, Denver Every participant receives a free copy of the 2013 Edition Senior Law Handbook. Get expert answers to seniors' legal, financial, medical and mental well-being questions presented by respected local professionals. Can't make it to the event? An online version of the Senior Law Day Handbook is available on our website. www.SeniorLawDay.org |
|
Family Hospice Presents
5th Annual Memorial Butterfly Release
Article submitted by Jerry Kopack, Co-founder, Family Hospice and Family Hospice Foundation. For additional information regarding any questions you may have about hospice, please contact Jerry Kopack, Melody Stanton, or Christine Lewis all of Family Hospice at 303-440-0205.
Website - www.FamilyHospice.net
"Boulder, Colorado - There is an old American Indian story that says if a person whispers a wish to a captive butterfly and then releases it, the message will be sent to the "Great Spirit" and the wish will come true. The Monarch butterfly is widely recognized as the symbol for hospice. ..."
READ MORE
Croquet at Copthorne - Dealing with dementia, a family learns to play together
Article submitted by James Creasey, founder of Jiminy Wicket. Jiminy Wicket was created after James Creasey played a memorable game of croquet with his father, Maxwell, who was losing his language, memory and abilities due to dementia. According to James, "Dad may have been confused, post-verbal and not able to find his way down the corridor, but with a little guidance he could play a cracking game of croquet." The game gave them many days of shared happiness until his death in 2009.
Website: www.jiminywicket.com
"When I first learned to play croquet, I never imagined it would create a new connection with my Dad in the silence of his dementia. Dad became post-verbal as vascular dementia sporadically stole his memory and capacities. He would forget that 'Copthorne', our family home of 40 plus years, was still the place where he laid his sleepy head. 'When are we going home?' he would ask seated at his own dining room table ..."
READ MORE
Family Matters
Article submitted by Marco D. Chayet of Chayet & Danzo, LLC, and the past Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Colorado Bar Association. Marco Chayet can be reached at 303-355-8500 and through the firm's Website - www.ColoradoElderLaw.com
"... There is a saying that it takes a village to raise a child. This may be true, but it takes a family to care for an aging parent. As seniors lose physical and cognitive function they become vulnerable and unable to manage their own care. Who better to know their needs and desires than their own children. Even if professional care givers are providing services, family involvement makes the difference in quality of life ..."
READ MORE
|
|
|
July 2013
|  More Denver Events - Click Here
At a glance you will find ...
July 9 - Back to Work 50+ Arapahoe/Douglas Works
July 11 - 13 - Rocky Mountain Sew Expo
July 16 - Declutter and Downsize
July 17 - Night of Laughter! Eastern Star Masonic Retirement
July 17 - Wills & Trusts Workshop Chayet & Danzo, LLC
July 18 - Ice Cream Social at Juniper Village at Aurora
July 18 - Assisted Living Tour and Open House
July 19-21 - World Wide Antique & Vintage Show 2013 Show
July 20 - Navigating the Senior Network
July 21 - Car Wash at Juniper Village at Aurora
July 24-28 - Arapahoe County Fair - Arapahoe County, Colorado
July 24 - 1st Annual Omnibus Spaghetti Dinner Benefit
July 26 - Park Hill Residence Annual Rummage Sale Fundraiser
July 27 - Annual Colorado Senior Law Day in Denver
More Northern Colorado Events - Click Here
At a glance you will find ...
July 10 - Free Nordic Walking Clinic
July 11 - Healthier Living Presentation North Colorado Medical Center
July 14 - CEOLP Forum - End-of-Life Care
July 15 - Fascinating Fungi: A World of Mushrooms at Your Feet
July 17 - Be Well with Diabetes Presentation
July 23 - Transitioning Into Retirement
July 25 - How To Get Unstuck! With Dr. DeClutter
July 26 - Cinnamon Park Assisted Living Rummage Sale Fundraiser
July 26 - Longevity, Health and Stress Reduction with Balfour Yoga
More Colorado Springs Events - Click Here
At a glance you will find ...
August 2-3 - Colorado Family History Expo 2013
September 21 - Walk to End Alzheimer's Colorado Springs
More Pueblo Events - Click Here
At a glance you will find ...
July 30 - Service Network Meeting of Pueblo
August 17 - First Colorado Senior Law Day in Pueblo, Colorado
|
|
July 2013 Articles
|
Link to Article Archive - Click Here - Agendas & Advocacy
- Croquet at Copthorne - Dealing with dementia
- Family Hospice Presents 5th Annual Memorial Butterfly Release
- Family Matters
- It's Happening! Dementia
- Yoga After 50
|
Online Senior Housing Tour
|
|
Take a Senior Housing Tour Online
|
RiverPointe Senior Community of Littleton, Colorado invites you to take a tour of their property with their new Google Street Tour. This is a special feature on their Google+ page: - Look Inside RiverPointe - Click Here Using your mouse click on the white 'chevrons' and 'circles' on the floors to move from room to room. You can even take a peek at their backyard - did you know that they back a golf course and park? Tell us what you think of this technology - email
|
|
|
More July 2013 Event Highlights
|
Senior Law Day Events Along the Colorado Front RangeCan't make it to one of the Senior Law Day events?
July 27, 2013 - Saturday
15th Annual Colorado Senior Law Day in Denver
Denver Merchandise Mart, Denver
The Denver event is held at the Merchandise Mart. Choose from educational seminars, plus personal Ask-A-Lawyer sessions. Attendees will receive a FREE copy of the 2013 Senior Law Handbook.
August 3, 2013 - Saturday
Northern Colorado's Ninth annual Senior Law Day
Location: Fort Collins Marriott, Fort Collins, CO
Attend a variety of educational workshops while socializing with other families who are facing similar challenges and meet legal and healthcare professionals from your our community. A $10 per person suggested contribution includes lunch, four educational sessions, and two comprehensive reference handbooks.
August 10, 2013 - Saturday, 8:00AM - 1:00PM
Boulder County Senior Law Day
Plaza Conference Center, 1850 Industrial Circle, Longmont
Get expert answers to seniors' legal, financial, medical and mental well-being questions presented by respected local professionals. Choose from two dozen educational seminars, plus personal Ask-A-Lawyer sessions. Attendees will receive a FREE copy of the 2013 Senior Law Handbook. Registration is required and closes on August 5th. Visit our website to see the seminar schedule and for online registration. Register online by calling 303-441-1685.
August 17, 2013 - Saturday, 7:00AM - 12:00PM
First Colorado Senior Law Day in Pueblo, Colorado
Pueblo Community College
900 W. Orman Ave., Student Center, Pueblo
Pueblo County seniors and adult children are invited to attend this outstanding event! Breakout Sessions include: Grandparents Rights-Adopting your grandchild, Public Benefits for Seniors, Affordable Healthcare, Estate Planning and more. Charge: $10 per person - Continental Breakfast Provided. Every participant will receive a FREE copy of the 2013 Senior Law Handbook.
|
We hope you have found the Seniors Resource Guide Colorado Front Range eNewsletter helpful. If you have questions, suggestions or topics you want to see in the future please contact us.
Regards, The Staff at Seniors Resource Guide,
Our Supporters & Advertisers - Email Us
SeniorsResourceGuide.com - Find Resources, news & events
SeniorsEGuide.com - Educational Questions to Ask
GoToSRG.com - Compatible with web-enabled Mobile
MedicareBasicVideo.com - Medicare Simplified
SeniorBusinessConnection.com - Networking Media Resources
Mailing Address:
SeniorsResourceGuide.com, LLC - 303-794-0799
P.O. Box 816, Littleton, Colorado 80160-0237
Note: New to Colorado and confused about the term Colorado Front Range? Visit Wikipedia, the free online encyclopedia to learn more - Wikipedia - Colorado Front Range.
|
|
|
