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We hope you enjoy news and event highlights in this Colorado Front Range eNewsletter. Once again, please excuse the length. There are just TOO MANY great events coming up!

July & August 2014
Colorado Senior Law Days at locations across Colorado
Colorado Senior Law Days are happening in July and August across Colorado. These annual educational seminars present programs specifically designed for seniors, their families and caregivers in the Colorado.
July 18 - Northwest Colorado Senior Law Day
July 19 - Denver Senior Law Day 2014
August 2 - El Paso County Senior Law Day
August 2 - Larimer County Colorado Senior Law Day
August 9 - Boulder Senior Law Day
August 16 - Pueblo County
September 27 - Chaffee County
Find the Senior Law Handbook Online - CLICK HERE
Learn More - CLICK HERE

July 19th - Denver Senior Law Day 2014
Location: Denver Merchandise Mart
Address: 451 E. 58th Ave. Unit 470, Denver, CO 80216
This annual educational seminar presents programs specifically designed for seniors, their families and caregivers in the Colorado. This year's Keynote Speaker is Denver District Attorney Mitch Morrissey. Each person attending the event will receive a FREE copy of 2014 Senior Law Handbook.
SeniorsResourceGuide.com will be there!
Learn More - CLICK HERE

August 9th - Boulder Senior Law Day 2014
Location: Calvary Bible Church
Address: 3245 Kalmia, Boulder, CO 80216
This annual educational seminar will be held on August 9, 2014 at the Calvary Bible Church in Boulder. Colorado Senior Law Day 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, make sure you can attend one of the programs! Every participant will receive a FREE copy of the 2014 Edition Senior Law Handbook!
SeniorsResourceGuide.com will be there!
Learn More - CLICK HERE


July 22, 2014 - Tuesday, 2:00PM - 3:30PM
Re-imagining Eldercare, Senior Living the way it should be with Green House� Homes
Location: The Green House Homes at Mirasol
Address: 1153 Finch Street, Loveland, CO
Join us to hear about the new skilled nursing, Green House� Homes on the Mirasol Senior Living campus in Loveland, Colorado. The 6 Green House� Homes are being built at the Mirasol Senior Living Community in Loveland, Colorado. Please RSVP to Eric Martin 970-342-3614.
Learn More - CLICK HERE
www.MirasolSeniorCommunity.com

July 25 & 26, 2014 - Friday & Saturday, 11:00AM - 5:00PM
Celebrate Independence Expo
Location: Freedom Financial Services Expo Center
Address: 3650 N. Nevada, Colorado Springs, CO
Plan to attend the "Celebrate Independence Expo!" For the first time, the "Yes We Can Expo", the "OIB Fair", the "Adaptive Home Event", the "Community Health Fair", the "Artists with Disabilities Showcase"
and the annual "ADA Celebration" have combined into one amazing event! On July 25 & 26, 2014, these groups and the community will join together to showcase the BEST Colorado has to offer in products, services, and cutting edge technology that serve people with disabilities. Attendees will experience an adaptive home display, take classes, enjoy entertainment, have access to free health screenings, and shop for one of a kind art pieces.
Learn More - CLICK HERE

July 31st through August 30th, Thursday, Friday and Saturdays*
Senior Housing Options Presents "On Golden Pond"
in the Historic Barth Hotel
Location: Barth Hotel, 1514 17th St, Denver, CO
Please Support Senior Housing Options in its award-winning "environmental theater" event held in the historic Barth Hotel at its prime downtown location at 17th and Blake. This year's production is "On Golden Pond" featuring Larry Hecht and Billie McBride directed by Ashlee Temple. Invite business associates, friends and family for a memorable night out - a great way to entertain clients or recognize employees! There are only 14 performances. Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from July 31 through August 30, 2014 (There will be no performance on August 14). Corporate Sponsorships are available. Call 303-595-4464 ext. 10 for more info. * Note that there is no performance on August 14th.
www.SeniorHousingOptions.org

August 16, 2014, Saturday
Colorado Senior Lobby Annual Meeting
Location: Castle Rock Recreation & Senior Center
Address: 2301 Woodlands Blvd, Castle Rock, CO 80104
This year's Colorado Senior Lobby Annual Meeting will be held in Castle Rock, Colorado at the Castle Rock Recreation & Senior Center. Colorado Senior Lobby is a non-profit, non-partisan, all volunteer organization, that speaks with a unified voice for all Coloradoans, particularly those who are 60 years of age and older. The Lobby focuses on issues and promotes beneficial legislation, while remaining strictly non-partisan and not supporting any specific political party or candidate. Plan to attend the annual meeting to learn more about the group and consider joining. This event is free!
www.ColoradoSeniorLobby.org

August 23, 2014 - Saturday
Bessie's Hope 20th Anniversary Copacabana Night Fundraiser
Location: Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center
Address: 7800 E. Tufts Ave, Denver, CO 80237
Join us for Bessie's Hope 20th Anniversary Copacabana Night Fundraiser with special host Channel 4's Ed Greene. Enjoy a spectacular evening featuring the Copa Club Tropicale with Jerry Barnett. This exciting show features a 10-piece band with singers and dancers. Regular seating is $150 and Patron seating is $250. For reservations call 303-830-9037 or visit our website.
www.BessiesHope.org

Senior Law Handbook 2014
Have you really looked at the Senior Handbook Online. It really is a great resource. You can often get a print version by attending a Colorado Senior Law Day event but remember that their is an online version.
View Senior Handbook Online - CLICK HERE
The Law Firm of Chayet & Danzo is one of the Sponsors at the Denver Senior Law Day happening on July 19th.
Chayet & Danzo Website - CLICK HERE
July 19th - Denver Senior Law Day Event - CLICK HERE

Find a "Walk with a Doc" Event
Walk with a Doc is a walking program for everyone interested in taking steps for a healthier lifestyle. What better way to start your weekend than on your feet making strides to help your heart and improving your general health to live longer!
www.walkwithadoc.org

Have you heard of the LivHome 'Comfrere Companion' Program?
The Comfrere Program from LivHOME teams mature adults who share common interests and life experiences with the LivHOME senior clients.
LivHome Comfrere Program - CLICK HERE
www.livhome.com/DENVER

AARP Colorado Shares the Legislative Wrap Up for 2014
Kelli Fritz from AARP Colorado has shared the AARP Legislative Wrap Up for 2014. View the pdf to see Bills signed by Governor John Hickenlooper for 2014. Pay close attention to the first column, "AARP shines light on consumer-unfriendly telecom package but it still passes."
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Colorado Senior Lobby Posts their Legislative Scorecard
The June-July 2014 Colorado Senior Lobby Newsletter is posted on their website and it contains their 2014 Legislative Scorecard. Also consider attending their Annual meeting on August 16th at Castle Rock Recreation & Senior Center. Event details are on website.
Link to CSL Newsletters - CLICK HERE
www.ColoradoSeniorLobby.org

The Signals
"In my last article, entitled "The Time Gift" posted in December 2013, I promised a follow-up article next month. Well ... The good news is that here is that follow-up article; the bad news is that it has been six months since that article. To review, I have been writing a series of articles regarding a fabulous book I read, "How to Say It to Seniors: Closing the Communication Gap with Our Elders" ..."
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