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We hope you enjoy news and event highlights in the Colorado Front Range eNewsletter. Please excuse the length there are just TOO MANY great events coming up!

Here are some Event Highlights ...

May 14, 2014 - Wednesday, 10:00AM - 11:30AM
Caregiving in the 21st Century with Jane Barton
Location: InnovAge Great Colorado PACE - Denver Center
Address: 1265 S. Broadway , Denver , CO
Jane Barton, author of "Caregiving for the GENIUS" and Caregiving Ambassador for AARP Colorado will examine the demographic trends and societal changes in the U.S. fueling growing concerns related to aging, illness and caregiving. RSVP required by May 12th - limited space. Register by calling AARP at 1-877-926-8300.
www.MyInnovAge.org

May 15, 2014 - Thursday, 7:30AM - 1:00PM
Fraud Prevention and Safety Summit Hosted
by 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office
Location: Parker Arts, Culture & Events Center (PACE)
Address: 20000 Pikes Peak Ave, Parker, CO 80138
This one-day, no-cost event empowers seniors with information to stay safe and avoid fraud before it happens. Event check-in begins at 7:30AM at the Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center located in downtown Parker. NOTE: Registration is required by May 7, 2014. Call 1-877-926-8300 or register online.
View AARP Event Page & Register Online - Click Here

May 19, 2014 - Monday, 5:00PM
Balfour Senior Living Presents Advances in Alzheimer's Disease Research Featuring Huntington Potter, PhD
Location: The Lodge at Balfour
Address: 1331 E. Hecla Dr. Louisville, CO
Dr. Potter is a renowned scientist and has distinguished himself in the scientific world for his discovery of the relationship between Alzheimer's disease and Down syndrome. He is currently focused on establishing an nationally-recognized Alzheimer's Disease Research and Clinical Center in Denver and is evaluating a drug that has proved effective in controlling Alzheimer's in laboratory investigations. Call 303-926-6400 for more information.
May 30, 2014 - Friday
Centenarian Celebration
Location: The Lodge at Mackenzie Place
Address: 4750 Pleasant Oak Dr, Ft Collins, CO 80525
The Colorado Commission on Aging is proud to sponsor the 2014 Centenarian Project for all seniors 100 years or older. The Centenarian Celebration is an annual event of the Colorado Commission on Aging to celebrate the lives of Centenarians across the State, recognize their individual century of achievement, and focus the attention of all Coloradans on the political and social issues of aging.
Learn More About the Centenarian Celebration - Click Here

May 31, 2014 - Saturday
2-Wheel Fantasy - Poker Run and Rides
for Residents Fundraiser for Bessie's Hope
Location: Starting at Platte River Bar & Grill, Littleton, CO
We invite you to participate in the Bessie's Hope '2-Wheel Fantasy' motorcycle event. This is a ride that combines the twists and turns of the scenic foothills and nearby mountain stops with stops at a couple of nursing homes or assisted living communities. Some bikers are comfortable with taking elders for a ride around the parking lot. Some aren't and that is okay. Your presence with your motorcycle is their 'present' for the day.
www.BessiesHope.org

May 31, 2014 - Saturday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Salute to Seniors from The Colorado Gerontological Society
Location: Mile High Ballroom of the Colorado Convention Center
Address: 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202
The Fab 4, a Colorado based Beatles Tribute Band will perform at Salute to Seniors, along with The Long Run, a Colorado based Eagles Tribute Band. Morning festivities include a Celtic performance by Loretta Thompson, The Joe Peterson Orchestra, and The Minding. This is the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Salute to Seniors. Free parking at the Pepsi Center with shuttle service to the Convention Center.
www.senioranswers.org

June 4 - 8, 2014
Rocky Mountain Senior Games
Location: Greeley Senior Center
Address: 1010 6th Street, Greeley, CO
The Rocky Mountain Senior Games are Colorado's qualifying event for the biennial Summer National Senior Games. The City of Greeley has partnered with the Colorado Senior Sports Development Council (CSSDC) to bring the Rocky Mountain Senior Games to Colorado. Age categories begin at 50, and for most sports increase in five year increments.
Greeley Senior Center - Click Here
www.RockyMountainSeniorGames.com

June 7, 2014 - Saturday
Jefferson County Senior Law Day 2014
Location: Faith Bible Chapel
Address: 6210 Ward Road, Arvada, CO
This annual educational seminar, held at several locations in Colorado, presents programs specifically for seniors in the Colorado community. If you are a senior, an adult child with a senior parent, or a caregiver, make sure you can attend one of the programs! Every participant will receive a FREE copy of the 2014 Edition Senior Law Handbook!
www.SeniorLawDay.org

June 7, 2014 - Saturday, 8:00AM - 1:00PM
2014 Boomer & Beyond Expo "Purple Mountain Majesty"
Location: Freedom Financial Services Expo Center
Address: 3650 N. Nevada, Colorado Springs, CO
The 2014 Boomer & Beyond Expo from Senior Resource Council of Colorado Springs a a free public event organized by Senior Resource Council! The event will be held at the Freedom Financial Services Expo Center. The Boomer & Beyond Senior Expo is now in its 22nd year!
www.srccos.org

June 10, 2014 - Tuesday, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
A Positive Approach to Care with Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L
Location: New Hope Baptist Church
Address: 3701 Colorado Blvd, Denver
Spend a very special day with Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, a leading expert in best-practice care for those with dementia and her presentation entitled, "A Positive Approach to Care." Who should attend? Healthcare professionals, assisted living staff, memory care unit staff, home health providers, family caregivers, and others who work in Alzheimer's, dementia, or memory loss. Registration and payment REQUIRED in advance. Lunch is included. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions. Thank you to Touching Hearts at Home Denver for your generous support.
View Event Flyer - Click Here
June 19, 2014 - Thursday, 7:00PM
Cyber-Seniors - Connecting Generations - Film Screening
Location: The Oriental Theater
Address: 4335 West 44th Avenue, Denver, CO 80212
On June 19th, the new documentary film "Cyber-Seniors" will be Screening in Denver at the The Oriental Theater as part of a nation-wide theatrical campaign to help promote youth volunteerism and senior tech literacy. This is a humorous and heartwarming documentary feature. Cyber-Seniors chronicles the extraordinary journey of a group of senior citizens as they discover the world of the Internet through the guidance of teenage mentors.
www.cyberseniorsdocumentary.com

Wow! What a Great Program & Documentary!
Cyber-Seniors - Connecting Generations
This is a humorous and heartwarming documentary that covers the extraordinary journey of a group of senior citizens as they discover the world of the Internet through the guidance of teenage mentors. The documentary features a "spirited and engaging cast." Cyber-Seniors will put a smile on your face and make you laugh out loud (or LOL, as they say) as these special Senior Citizens encounter cyber obstacles and triumphs. Visit the website and find a showing near you. You can also view the trailer online and request a screening!
Shield HealthCare Salutes Nurses!
Nurses are the health care professional with whom many patients have the most direct contact. They are also leaders and patient advocates in boardrooms, in classrooms, throughout communities and in the halls of government. This week, Shield HealthCare is privileged to celebrate the many contributions of our nation's nurses, and to honor them as leaders who improve the quality of health care. On behalf of Shield HealthCare, we would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all nurses!
Senior Day at The Capitol is over but not gone!
View Videos of the Event on YouTube
The group videotaped the event and posted videos of the event on their YouTube Channel. Watch the event videos to learn more about what this great event and the Colorado Senior Lobby organization are all about. They even have video of special guest Mark Koebrich of Channel 9News who spoke in the morning session.