MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
2323 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock, CO 80104 Office: 303.688.9498 Fax: 303.814.1035 Email: [email protected]
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The Official Monthly Publication of the Castle Rock Senior Center
WHAT’S INSIDE
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Recognitions & Volunteering 3
Rockworthy 4
Health & Wellness 5
Fundraising Rocktivities 6
Advertisements 7
Rockin’ Happenings 8
More Rockin’ Happenings 9
Calendar 10-11
What’s Going on this Month 12-13
Of Interest 14
Advertisements 15
Around the Community 16
Our Rockin’ Members 17
What’s Been Happening 18
Rockin’ Activity Sign-Up Sheet 19
2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President Rich Smoski
Vice-Presidents Doris Rollins
Phyllis Tumey
Secretary Vivien Semryck
Treasurer Chuck Pauley
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Activities Joan Goldberg
Community Liaison Al Wonstolen
Facilities Mark Schoeberl
Membership Jim Decker
Publicity Brad Smith
Transportation Bill Kelly
STAFF
Executive Director Debbi Haynie
Assistant Director Deb Santy
Volunteer Coord/Adm. Asst Steph Schroeder [email protected]
Transportation Manager Valerie Dille
Part-Time Reception-Clerks Irene Henning
Lorry Bishop
ASSOCIATES
Accountant Greg Bell, CPA
Legal Advisor Wendy Monteith
Wellness Coordinator Colleen Morton, R.N.
Kitchen Manager Tina Whitby
Center contact information: Phone: 303.688.9498
Fax: 303.814.1035
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A Note From the Director
¨ This Rockin’ Seniors issue was sent to the publisher prior to the Craft Show, so look in the January issue for pictures/financials/results from our biggest event of the year.
¨ HOLIDAYS CLOSURES: The Center will be closed on Thursday and Friday, December 24th and 25th and on Friday, January 1st.
¨ INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSURES: Please make sure you read the notice on page 14 of how to check if we are closed during inclement weather.
¨ Our Massage Therapist, Marquita Pattur, has decided to retire; we are sad to see her leave after all these years servicing our members, and we wish her the very best. Please see a note she wrote to you below. We are pleased to announce there will be no break in our chair massage services. December appointments are being made for our new Therapeutic Massage Therapist, Cheryl Eastburn, who has been licensed since 2003 and knows how massage can help with chronic pain, headaches, anxiety, tension, stress and other aging issues. She looks forward to meeting many of you.
oorrHappy Holidays!!!!! I just cannot believe that the season is already
upon us. I love this time of year, with all the sounds, sights, and
smells of the season. One of my favorite things to do is listen to
Christmas Carols (Little Drummer Boy – my fav!) while wrapping
gifts. No gift bags for me, paper and homemade bows are on all
my packages (call me old-fashioned). What are some of your
favorite things about the holidays?
The Center has some wonderful celebrations and events this
month. Please check them out and join us. We especially
hope to see you at our Holiday Dance on December 19th, at our Holiday Potluck on
December 16th, and at the Gift Exchange on December 23rd.
Many people make year-end charitable contributions. Please help us spread the
word about Colorado Gives Day on December 8th where anyone can give to us
online; it’s great for those out-of-state relatives. See more information on page 6.
Your staff wishes you each a happy and safe holiday season. May your new year
bring you each health and happiness.
Greetings Members,
After ten years providing massage therapy services, I have made the difficult decision to wind up my time at the Senior Center. Many thanks to the Board of Directors, Wellness Coordinator Colleen Morton, and the staff who have made massage affordable for members by securing funding and providing support. I truly appreciate the opportunity made available to me. Most important, I have deep gratitude to all the members who came in to receive massage. This experience has helped me hone my skills, connect in meaningful ways, and fulfill my aspirations to meet the stress and strains of aging by creating an experience of relaxation and pain relief. I will miss you all and promise to keep in touch.
Please know that due to the Center’s commitment to this aspect of the Wellness Program, and the popularity of massage, this service will continue with new therapist, Cheryl Eastburn. If you haven’t taken advantage of massage therapy (at a very affordable fee), please consider it at this time. You will be amazed by the magic of massage!
May you all be happy, healthy, and at peace during this holiday season,
Marquita Pattur, LMT
Full-time staff (l-r) Deb, Steph,
Debbi & Val
Part-time support staff (l-r) Tina,
Lynne, Irene & Lorry
~ Debbi
THANK YOU
OCTOBER
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Charlotte Adair
Larry Adams
Gail Adams
Alice Aldridge Dennis
Louisa Allen
Jack Asbridge
Marilyn Asbridge
Polly Baran
Bob Barber
Tom Becker
Garth Beerman
Nancy Bendure
Rick Bennell
Hazel Bennett
Rich Bennett
Ev Biery
Shirley Bird
Kathy Berth
Cherie Brey
Jean Brock
Rose Brown
Sharon Bruen
Sadie Bush
David Bybee
Susan Bybee
Ruth Calderson
Pat Caluori
Chris Carlson
Fran Cason
Liz Corrin
Stella Corpus
EJ Crumine
Linda Daley
Sally Davis
Ida DeChellis
Jim Decker
Sharon Decker
Jean Di Bartolomeo
Mary Dietrich
Alexandra
Domashovetz
Paul Donahue
Sara Dunn
Esther Durkin
Deg Egner
Christie Einspahr
Pat Eskoz
Dorothy Everett
Bridget Folan
Lori Foster
Bernie Funk
Jim Gantner
Joan Goldberg
Gene Gray
Beth Green
Sandy Guidry
Larry Hamilton
Rolene Hanson
Marilyn Harding
Emma Herman
Irene Henning
Pearl Hix
Ruby Hix
Maggie Janick
Lorraine Johnson
Wes Johnson
Shawn Jones
Shirley Jost
Ken Kania
Julia Keeler
Bill Kelly
George Kirwin
Mary Lacey
Dale Laing
Dolores Larson
Imo Lax
Judi Lax
Tom Lax
Mary Ann Lenz
Vicky Levin
Darlene Lohr
Ted Lohr
Esther Long
Mary Jo Madsen
Phil Maher
Judy Marko
Don Marshall
Joan Marshall
Barbara Martin
Frances Martinez
Jim Mason
Helen Massey
Marilyn Massey
Jan Mattheis
Thelma Minney
Dan Mitchell
Sue Moore
Jim Morris
Sharon Morrison
Carol Murino
Jim Nash
Betty Nichols
Mike Nichols
Bill Ott
Judy Parsons
Charlie Patin
Chuck Pauley
Joe Pearlman
Edward Persic
Milena Persic
Gayle Peterson
Suzanne Pineau
Betty Radvich
Jene Richardson
Glenn Vanicek
Jodi Vanicek
Marilyn Walker
Jim Weglarz
Lorrie Wells
Steve Wheeler
Tina Whitby
Kay Wolfe
Al Wonstolen
Lyn Wonstolen
Earl Woods
Sandy Richardson
Doris Rollins
Mike Rutkowski
Peter Rutt
Shannon Rutt
Mark Schoeberl
Shirley Schoeberl
Vivien Semryck
Barb Skiff
Hank Slawson
Preston Shepherd
Brad Smith
Mae Smith
Phil Smith
Rich Smoski
Cloyde Snook
Patsy Soro
Lynne Staebell
Cay Stender
Pauline Stone
Joe Strahler
Sophie Stuart
Kate Sullivan
Monica Swartwood
Toby Tabola
Irene Taylor
Wayne Teel
Judy Tom
Curt Thompson
Dee Thompson
Renee Tihen
Sam Tihen
Ruth Tripet
Anna Troutman
Keith Troutman
Phyllis Tumey
Tim Urban
Raquel Van Leer
Our Holiday Potluck is a big event where we serve 100+. We need
people to volunteer for set-up, tear-down and preparing/serving of
the food. It will help us immensely. See Steph.
Don’t you want to be a part of our transportation program?
More riders means we need more drivers. This is one of the most
rewarding volunteer positions there is. See Valerie or Steph.
Our own Joan Marshall is famous!! She is a featured
volunteer in the RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer
Program) newsletter, which is a program for volunteers from all over the metro
Denver area. Currently Joan is a driver, receptionist, pickle
canner, and runs the bake sale at the Craft Show. She is
a former Senior Center President. Congratulations!
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Membership costs $36 for an entire year, and with a $6 discount per activity for members, it pays for itself as you get involved. You can join by stopping in the Center, filling out a membership form, and paying your $36 dues. There is also
a fill-in membership form on our website: www.castlerockseniorcenter.org. We welcome you!!
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Sharon Davis is our “New Member Ambassador.” She would love to assist new members in getting involved and meeting others. If you are new and have any questions, please call Sharon at 303-284-4343. We invite you to come to our Newcomer “Meet & Greet” on the 4th Tuesday at 10:30 to meet others & be welcomed.
Nancy Boulton-Rawles
Ruth Caleron
Christie Einspahr
Marvin & Maureen Emrich
Juanita Euell Ron & Anita Graybill
Pat Griffith
Helen Jackson
Karen Lipman
Susan Santamaria-Fenton
Claire Schieltz
Larry Walker
Rea Williamson
Shirley Wiseman
So, what do truck drivers do when they retire? That’s right, they do whatever they can to do
what they love - they drive. This month’s Volunteer of the Month, Mark Schoeberl, didn’t take
long to find himself behind the wheel of a Senior Center vehicle after he joined. It’s obvious that
he truly loves to drive and feels quite at home in the driver’s seat of our buses going on trips and
events, bringing everyone home safely.
A few months ago when he heard that a Facility Chairperson was needed for our Board of
Directors, Mark eagerly stepped-up; he hasn’t stopped working, as he’s been loading all the
donations for the Craft Show from the Center to storage, along with handling a variety of things on
the staff’s to-do lists around the facility. The best thing is that he does it all with a smile.
Perhaps it was that smile that Shirley first saw in her junior year of high school when she met
Mark on a blind date after a basketball game where their two schools played, as they were in
neighboring towns in South Dakota. Mark was on that basketball team, so perhaps she was also
smitten with his athleticism; whatever it was, they never dated anyone else after that. They will be
celebrating their 54th anniversary just before Christmas.
Mark was born in Conova, South Dakota, and grew up in Colman with his five brothers and three sisters on the family farm.
He played football and basketball in high school, and loved to hunt. He joined the National Guard and was still active when he
and Shirley married and settled back in Colman. They have four children, two boys and two girls. Today their children are in
South Dakota, Colorado, Arizona and Oregon. The couple has twelve grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, who they love
visiting whenever they can. You can usually tell when the Schoeberl’s are off to see the grandchildren because the copy room
becomes filled with items for Mark to put in storage when he returns.
Mark and Shirley moved to Castle Rock in 2013, after living all over the country during Mark’s career. They lived in New
York, Grand Junction, Washington and in New Mexico where he took up quite a hobby before he retired. The couple raised
horses on their property and Mark took that to the next step as he learned to do rodeo roping. He was taught by Jimmy Cooper,
an all-around cowboy on the rodeo circuit. Mark roped and competed in many local rodeos in New Mexico. Today Mark likes
to hunt, fish, travel in their 5th wheel, and to garden. Besides the volunteer time he spends at the Center, you’ll often find him
playing poker here a couple of afternoons a week.
What he still likes most, however, is getting behind the wheel and driving our seniors out to a meal or to an outing. We are
so glad truck drivers never truly retire. Thanks for all you do, Mark.
~ CRSC Staff
You have chosen a great place to get involved and make great friends, and we are so glad to welcome you to the Castle Rock Senior Center. We hope you will get involved, make new friends & volunteer.
Please call the front desk to schedule your
massage appointment. Remember, massage is good for you. It can increase circulation, relax
your tense muscles, and ease pain.
CHAIR MASSAGE By Cheryl Eastburn, Massage Therapist
Thursdays, December 3 & 17
Beginning at 9:00 AM
$12 for members for 20 minutes
FREE blood pressure checks
Date: Thurs. Dec 3 10-11:30 Wed. Dec 16 10:30-12
No appointment needed
Provided by: Castle Rock Assisted Living
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FOOT CLINICS Medical Foot Care provided by Visiting
Nurses Association’s RNs
Wednesdays, December 2 & 16
Beginning at 9:00 AM
Cost is $30 and this is a benefit of some Kaiser plans - call Kaiser at 303-698-6496 prior to first
appt. Don't let the fee keep you from taking care of your feet as there is some assistance available for
low income. Call the front desk to schedule.
HEARING
SCREENING CLINIC By Joanne LaPorta of Accent on Hearing
Friday, December 18
Beginning at 10:15 AM
A FREE hearing screening is offered once a month
& includes cleaning/checking all types of hearing aids as well as ear wax removal. Please sign up in
advance at the front desk.
Our September Lunch and Learn presenters were from the Castle Rock Fire and Rescue. They had
some great informa!on about smoke detectors that I want to pass on to those who were unable
to a"end. Did you know that your smoke detector unit is only good for 10 years, so if it’s hit that
age and/or has turned yellow in color, it needs to be changed to a new one to assure it's working
correctly? If this task is more than you want to tackle, buy a new replacement and call your handy
rela!ve or handyman who helps with those types of tasks. If you do not have someone, you can call Neighborhood Network at
303-814-4300 to arrange for one of their volunteers to come and install it.
Now let's talk ba"eries, as most of us have heard the annoying li"le beeping that occurs when
your smoke detector ba"ery is ge#ng low - and that’s usually at 3:00 AM! If you change your
smoke detector ba"eries rou!nely once a year, you can avoid that rude awakening. Smoke
detectors usually take a 9-volt ba"ery. If you have no one to assist you in climbing up to change
the ba"ery, you can call Castle Rock Fire and Rescue at 303.660.1066, and they will come to your
house and assist you on a non-emergency basis. Buy your 9- volt ba"eries ahead, so you have
them on hand; store them in a gallon bag in your freezer. When you call, just let them know you
need assistance changing ba"eries (and remember to have cookies ready when they arrive for
this service, as everyone loves cookies).
You should also have a carbon monoxide monitor on every floor of your house, especially in your bedroom, as carbon monoxide is
called the silent killer because you can't detect an odor. These only have a life span of 5-8 years (check the manufacturer notes when
you purchase for the exact date they expire) and need to be exchanged periodically for a new one. Those in our home recently started
beeping and said "end" in the li"le lighted area - no deba!ng what that meant! You can also purchase a combina!on carbon monoxide
monitor/smoke detector so they are in one unit.
Many people use daylight saving !me to check all these monitors and change ba"eries, but another op!on is the start of a new year. It
doesn't ma"er what the day is, as long as you remember at the same !me each year. I remember in the 1970s when my parents first
put smoke detectors in their home which was built in 1900. When the first ba"ery started giving its low warning beep, they were
convinced there was a bat in the basement and were trying to find it and chase it with a broom. They never did find that bat, but did
discover the ba"eries need to be changed rou!nely. Be proac!ve and you may avoid waking up to a late-night beeping "bat"!
Colleen Morton, R.N.
Wellness Coordinator
Castle Rock Senior Center
REFLEXOLOGY By Irene Baertsch, Reflexologist
NEW Mondays, Dec. 7, 14, 21 & 28
Fridays, December 4, 11 & 18
Beginning at 9:00 AM
$15 for members for 30 minutes Please call the front desk to schedule. By applying pressure to specific points on your hands or feet, pain or stress on other areas of the body can be
alleviated. Relax, restore and rejuvenate.
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WELLNESS NEWS
· No Lunch & Learn this month but keep up with your healthy activities, even over the busy holiday season
· Reflexology appointments are now on Mondays and Fridays, so take advantage of them and schedule at the front desk
· We welcome Cheryl Eastburn as our new Massage Therapist and hope you will schedule time with her
· Stop by and get your blood pressure checked before you go into the Holiday Potluck on December 16th
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December 8th is a day when Colora-doans give sacrificially to their favorite non-profits. It’s “Colorado Gives Day” and our third year where people can
give tax-deductible online donations to our Center, and help us receive a por-tion of the $1 Million Incentive which is
divided among the non-profits. We ask you to please encourage family
members to give on your behalf.
Thanks to all of you, we did it! We were one of only six charities (out of 21) in the recent Shopping Extravaganza that surpassed the 100 tickets sold mark, and, thus were
awarded a higher donation. We received a donation check for $6,183.00 from the Outlets at Castle Rock (compared to last year's donation of less than $1000 when we didn't make
our goal). In addition, we were the winners of an online ticket sales contest; the Outlets donated a gift basket for the
Silent Auction at our recent Craft Show, resulting in even more money for us. Thanks to everyone who participated
as you helped us go over the top.
Purchase Castle Rock’s MotoSpa car wash gift certificates for $10 each (a $15 value) at the Center. Use them yourself or give as gifts. They are one-time-use cards. The Center receives a donation of $5 back from MotoSpa. What a great deal for everyone! The cards don’t expire - and everyone needs to wash their cars in the snow - so buy a bunch of them.
Remember us on Colorado Gives Day
Tuesday, Dec. 8 Online at ColoradoGives.org
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This has become a CRSC tradition!!!! Dinner at Black Eyed Pea
Botanic Gardens (walking tour) Downtown Denver lights driving tour
Famous neighborhood driving tour
The Center will be open for enjoying !iends and re!eshments. Come play some games - we’re bringing board games; anyone played “Apples to Apples” before? Bring a dish to share, your favorite appetizers which we can munch on throughout the day. Join us at 12:00 noon for a toast to 2016. No charge; please sig" up in advance. Center closes at 2:00 PM.
There will not be a meeting of Remembering our Veterans this
month. This special interest group meets to hear stories related
to the military in any way and is looking for speakers to share at
their monthly meetings. If you have a topic to share or know of
anyone who might be willing to tell his or her story of military
service, or that of someone else, please contact the group’s
facilitator, Larry Adams, at 303-660-1857. He is scheduling
speakers for 2016. Thanks so much for your assistance; it’s so
important to honor those who have served our country, and there
are millions of stories out there waiting to be told.
People are still raving about the
concert they enjoyed in July by
Castle Rock harpest, Elizabeth
Anderson. We are excited to
welcome her back for a concert of
holiday favorites, followed by a
reception. Please register in advance
so we know how many chairs to set.
All your favorite holiday classics presented by the Parker Symphony Orchestra and the
Parker Chorale. There is nothing quite like beautiful music you know & love.
Parker PACE Center Sunday, December 6th
Leaving at 1:00 pm Concert at 2:00 pm
A Classic Holiday Concert
Representatives from human services are here one day a month to help members see if they qualify for a variety of
services. There is no appointment needed.
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If you are new here, please come to one of our monthly “meet and greet” events. This is an informal time, with
refreshments available, to ask questions, meet some people and find
out how to get involved. We also invite you to stay after our meeting
for lunch here at the Center.
We will cook the hams and We will cook the hams and turkeys (everyone contributes turkeys (everyone contributes
$1), and participants will $1), and participants will bring favorite holiday foods. bring favorite holiday foods.
Make sure to sign up in Make sure to sign up in advance with what you are advance with what you are
bringing so we make sure we bringing so we make sure we have plenty of everything. have plenty of everything.
. .
We all like giving - & receiving - gifts.
Plus, it is even better when it happens among friends!!
Come join us and exchange gifts in a
unique way and enjoy a little
holiday cheer.
All participants must bring a
wrapped gift, $15 price range (not white elephant).
If you desire, you can bring a plate of your holiday cook-ies, and we’ll have
some refreshments.
The holidays are about your favorites things. We
will start with brunch and then go to a
Denver tradition. Hope you can join us on this “old fashioned trip.” You’ll find more
details on page 12.
The Nutcracker is a holiday tradition,
with the familiar music of
Tchaikovsky, the gorgeous costumes,
grand sets and breathtaking
choreography. Parker PACE, in
conjunction with the Colorado
School of Dance, is celebrating it’s
12th year of staging a full production
of this revered ballet. Please join us
for a holiday spectacle for all ages.
VOA SPECIAL HOLIDAY LUNCH
Thursday, December 17th at noon Panorama Hall
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DOLLAR SIGN LEGEND
The dollar signs on the calendar represent the average price of the entrée at the restaurant when you
will be paying for a meal there. $ = Under $15 $$ = $16-$35
$$$ = $36-$50
This does NOT represent the Activity Fee you pay at sign-up
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9:00 AM Indoor Pickleball
9:30 AM Sit and Be Fit Class
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
CENTER CLOSED DURING
IREA HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
11:30AM IREA Holiday Luncheon
at DC Events Center (lunch
served at noon
(No VOA Lunch, Low Vision Support or Matter of Balance today)
9:00 AM Visiting Nurses
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit Class
10:30-12 BP Spot - no appt. needed
12:15 PM HOLIDAY CELEBRATION
Potluck Luncheon & “The Magic of the Holidays” Show
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:45 PM Crochet & Knit
9:00 AM Indoor Pickleball
9:30 AM Sit and Be Fit Class
10:30AM Monthly Newcomer
“Meet and Greet”
11:30AM VOA Lunch
Swiss steak, sauce, bread
1:00 PM Bingo for Fun (white elephant)
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit Class
11:30 AM PARTY -
Holiday Gift Exchange
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
Guadalajara’s 11:00AM-Close
9:00 AM Visiting Nurses
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit Class
9:45 AM Out to Brunch - $
Wild Eggs in Denver
1:00 PM Crochet & Knit
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
9:00 AM Reflexology
9:15 AM Bridge
9:30 AM Tennis
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
9:00 AM Reflexology
9:15 AM Bridge
9:30 AM Tennis
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
8:30 AM Casino Trip
Ameristar in Blackhawk
9:00 AM Indoor Pickleball
9:30 AM Sit and Be Fit Class
10:00 AM Creative Writing
11:30AM VOA Lunch 4-cheese pasta
12:30 PM Matter of
Balance Class #5
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit Class
1:00 PM Crochet & Knit
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:00 PM Polish Poker
9:00 AM Reflexology
9:15 AM Bridge
9:30 AM Tennis
12:00 PM Preventing Diabetes #13
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:00 PM Activity Committee Meeting
4:00 PM Trip - $$
Dinner & Holiday Lights Tour
9:00 AM Reflexology
9:15 AM Bridge
9:30 AM Tennis
12:00 PM Preventing Diabetes #12
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
9:00 AM Indoor Pickleball
9:30 AM Sit and Be Fit Class
10:00 AM Book Club Mtg.
11:30 AM VOA Lunch -
Spinach lasagna, breadsticks
12:30 PM Matter of Balance Class #4
1:00 PM Bingo for Fun
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9:30 AM Sit and Be Fit Class
11:30AM VOA Lunch
Beef & mushrooms, carrots
4:15 PM Fixed-Price Out to Dinner
White Fence Farm
9:30 AM Cripple Creek trip departs
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit Class
1:00 PM Crochet & Knit
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
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Sign-Up begins at 8:30 AM
THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY
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9:00 AM Chair Massage
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit Class
10:00AM Slammers Bingo
10-11:30 BP Spot - no appt. needed
11:30AM VOA Lunch -
Chili con carne, cornbread
12:45 PM Movie - “Ricki & the Flash”
2:00 PM Senior Art Class
9:00 AM Chair Massage
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit Class
10:00 AM Slammers Bingo
12:00PM VOA Lunch-Panorama Hall Special Holiday LUNCH Ham and all the fixings
12:30 PM Douglas County Human
Services (no appts needed)
2:00 PM Senior Art Class
9:00 AM Holiday Mystery Trip
9:00 AM Indoor Pickleball
9:00 AM Reflexology
9:00 AM Financial Services
10:00 AM Current Events Discussion
11:30AM VOA Lunch - Chicken salad wrap & soup
1:00 PM Games & Trivia
No Remembering our Veterans Mtg.
9:00 AM Indoor Pickleball
9:00 AM Reflexology
9:00 AM Financial Services
10:00 AM Current Events Discussion
11:30AM VOA Lunch - Mongolian beef & lo mein
1:00 PM Games & Trivia
1:00 PM Board Meeting
9:00 AM Slammers Br/Bingo
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit Class
11:30 AM VOA Lunch -
Roast chicken, potato kugel
1:15 PM SPECIAL EVENT
Harp Holiday Concert & Reception
9:00 AM Indoor Pickleball
9:00 AM Reflexology
9:00 AM Financial Services
10:00AM Current Events
10:15 AM Hearing Clinic
11:30AM VOA Lunch Burrito & meatball soup
1:00 PM Games & Trivia
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CANCELLATION POLICY
If you sign up for an activity and find you are unable to participate, let the front desk know as soon as possible. No
credits are issued for cancellations made the day of or the day before an activity. If you cancel before the deadline, notify the
Senior Center during business hours of 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, and we will issue you a credit. We do not
refund ticketed events. Credits expire after one year.
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SATURDAY
Annual Lion’s Club Holiday Dinner in Panorama Hall 5:30 - doors open/6:00 - dinner
SUNDAY
A Classic Christmas Concert Parker PACE Center Leaving at 1:00 PM
Concert at 2:00 PM
SATURDAY
Holiday DANCE
With live music by Skip Moore
& special refreshments
7:00-9:00 PM in Panorama Hall
SUNDAY
The Nutcracker of Parker Parker PACE Center Leaving at 1:00 PM
Show at 2:00 PM
2 night crip to Cripple Creek - Dec 2-4 Returning at 4:30 PM
Open House at the Center 8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Game tables will be open, board games out, or just come hang out with friends.
Bring a dish to share - and we will ring in 2016 with a toast at 12:00 noon
New Year’s Eve Day
the Center is only open
until 2:00 PM
No transportation today
No VOA lunch today
VOA LUNCHES - Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 11:30 AM The Volunteers of America host an on-site lunch at our Center. This is a nutritious hot meal served to you for a suggested donation of $2.50. No advanced sign-up required. Notes for December: There is no VOA lunch on Tuesday, December 15th as we are encouraging everyone to go to the IREA Holiday Luncheon; we are closed Thursday & Friday, December 24-25, so there will not be VOA Lunch those days as well as on Thursday, December 31st. Sorry for any inconvenience.
OUT TO BRUNCH — “Wild Eggs” in Denver Wednesday, December 2 9:45 AM $7 ($13 non-members) What a fun name for a fun restaurant which originally began as a potato company. They are known, obviously, for their eggs of all varieties, as well as for their potatoes which they serve up in “skillets” and other dishes. Everyone raved about how good it was the last time we went. Their motto is to give their customers everything they’d get at an upscale restaurant - except for the high cost. Activity Fee doesn’t include the cost of your individual brunch.
ANNUAL LION’S CLUB HOLIDAY DINNER FOR SENIORS Saturday, December 5 5:30 PM Panorama Hall No Charge
GUADALAJARA IN CASTLE ROCK FUNDRAISER Wednesday, December 9 11:00 AM - Close Guadalajara has consistently been a popular Dining to Donate restaurant, so check it out. Note, we do not offer transportation.
Take the flyer on page 6, pick one up at the Center or print from our website, and go eat there any time on this day. Order whatever you want to eat, give your server the flyer when you pay for your meal, and a portion of your food bill will be donated back to the Senior Center. Give flyers out to everyone you know.
ANNUAL IREA HOLIDAY LUNCHEON FOR SENIORS Tues., December 15 11:30 AM at Events Center No Charge
HOLIDAY POTLUCK LUNCHEON & ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, December 16 at 12:15 PM $1 + dish ($7 + dish non-members) Sign up at the Center to bring a holiday side dish We’ll cook the turkey and ham (that’s what the nominal fee is for) and you decide what side dish you want to bring. Make sure you sign-up on the potluck list, so we make sure we’ve got enough variety for this traditional meal. First come/first served on what you bring until the list for each category fills up. After you get your fill, we have arranged for a wonderful show, “The Magic of the Holidays” to entertain you. Everyone needs a little holiday magic this time of year, so you won’t want to miss it.
FIXED-PRICE OUT TO DINNER - “White Fence Farm” Tuesday, December 29 4:15 PM $26 ($32 non-members) It isn’t often we partake in a fixed-price family-style meal, but this deal was just too good to pass up. Besides, it’s the holidays and we consider ourselves family, so why not enjoy a good old-fashioned family dinner together as we end 2015. Your Activity Fee includes your transportation to this beautifully decorated famous restaurant in Lakewood, along with your complete all-you-can-eat served dinner consisting of their famous fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, cottage cheese, kidney bean salad, pickled beets, cole slaw, hot corn fritters, sodas and coffee, a hot fudge or strawberry sundae, and all taxes and gratuity. All you will need to do is show up and everything else is taken care of! You’ll be able to purchase alcoholic drinks separately if you desire.
BRUNCH & BINGO OR JUST BINGO at Slammers Bingo Hall Every Thursday Morning $8 ($14 non-members) No Bingo trips on December 24th and December 31st There have been some big winners in our group lately - and we have some serious bingo players. We leave at 9:00 or 10:00, depending on whether we stop for brunch, and head to Lakewood. Bingo costs and food purchases not included in Activity Fee.
DINING OPPORTUNITIES
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TRIPS & EXCURSIONS
ONE DAY EVENTS/HAPPENINGS
2 NIGHT OVERNIGHT CASINO TRIP - to Cripple Creek Wednesday, December 2 - Friday, December 4 $92 double occupancy or $117 single occupancy Sign up began November 3rd - Limited to 21 people See the details on page 8 and call to see if there is still availability if you are interested.
HOLIDAY MYSTERY TRIP Friday, December 4 9:00 AM $9 ($15 non-members) The holidays are about your favorites things, so on this Mystery Trip we are going to explore a couple of those places. We will start with brunch and then go on to a Denver tradition. Hope you can join us on this old fashioned trip. There is walking/standing involved for about 30 -45 minutes. It will be indoors. Activity Fee doesn’t include the cost of your individual brunch or any purchases you may make.
CONCERT - A Classic Holiday Concert Parker PACE Center with Parker Symphony & Chorale Sunday, December 6 1:00 PM $28 ($34 non-members) There is nothing quite like hearing your favorite holiday and Christmas classics played by an orchestra and sung by a large choir of voices. If you agree and want to enjoy some professional caliber music without traveling to the city, join us for this matinee concert in Parker. You’ll be inspired and ready to usher in the holiday season. Activity Fee includes your ticket and bus to Parker.
CASINO TRIP - Ameristar in Blackhawk Tuesday, December 8 8:30 AM $10 ($16 non-members) We’re headed up the hill (hopefully no snow) to one of the biggest and grandest casinos in Blackhawk. Will you have some luck. Your Activity Fee does not include gambling and food costs.
TRIP - Evening Holiday Lights Tour in Denver Monday, December 14 4:00 PM $8 ($14 non-members) This is our 4th year doing this trip because it is so popular (and there are no parades to get in our way, like last year, so it will be better than ever). What is it about outdoor light displays that gets everyone in a great mood? If you feel that way, join us and take in the sights without worrying about the traffic. We stop first for dinner at Black Eyed Pea (on your own), and then take a walking “Blossom of Lights” tour at the Denver Botanic Gardens ($9 senior fee which you will pay at the door if you feel you are up to it in the cold, or you can stay on the bus). From there you’ll get in the warmth of the bus for a driving tour of downtown Denver and some of the city neighborhoods known for great lighting displays. Dress for the weather at the Botanic Gardens. Activity Fee doesn’t include the cost of your individual dinner or the Botanic Gardens ticket.
THEATER - The Nutcracker of Parker Parker PACE Center Sunday, December 20 1:00 PM $32 ($38 non-members) If you’ve ever seen The Nutcracker at the Buell or another big city theater, it is spectacular, but you were probably a great distance from the stage. We love going to the PACE Center because the intimacy of the theater really allows everyone the opportunity to be near the stage to really see the gorgeous costumes and dancing; you’ll really feel like you are transformed right into the magical settings of Tchaikovsky’s most famous of ballets. This is the 12th year of this show and you will not be disappointed.
BOOK CLUB MEETING Tuesday, December 1 10:00 AM No Activity Fee This has really grown into a wonderful group of folks who like to read and to hear what others are reading. Anyone is welcome to stop by. You’ll get ideas for books to read and for authors to check out. If you like, let the group know what you’ve been reading. No need to sign up, just come when you can on the first Tuesday of the month.
NO REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS MEETING
MULTI-DAY HAPPENINGS
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Your wrapped gift to exchange should be in the $15 price range, as everyone likes to receive something special this time of year. Please note that these are to be purchased or handmade, not white elephant gifts. Pick out something you would like, and chances are someone else will like it, too. Then be ready for some fun as we exchange them in a fun way. Bring a plate of one of your favorite holiday treats, if you care to let others share, and the Center will supply some treats as well (although note that this is not a lunch). Make sure to sign up in advance so we know how many to expect.
NEW YEAR’S EVE DAY OPEN HOUSE Thursday, December 31st 8:30-2:00 Bring food to share The game tables will be open all day for you to enjoy with old or new friends, so stop on by and shuffle the cards. We’ll bring in some board games if you want to play something different. Bring an appetizer or other dish to share, and we will have the food out to munch on all day. At noon we will toast the new year and wish everyone blessings for 2016. The Center will close at 2:00 PM. Note that there is no transportation or VOA Lunch on this day.
BINGO FOR FUN - Tuesdays December 1 & 22 1:00 PM On the 1st it’s a nickel a card per game and you can play as many cards as you desire and can handle. On the 22nd it’s White Elephant Bingo - please bring in wrapped or bagged white elephant gift(s) and each bingo winner takes one home. We play until they are all claimed.
SENIOR ART CLASS Thursdays, December 3 & 17 2:00 PM $6 ($12 non-members) You won’t find a better deal on an art class anywhere, as all the materials are included in the fee. Our instructor, Blair, walks you through each project, step by step, so no art experience is needed. Yes, you can be an artist and take home what are sure to be some wonderful holiday original pieces of art.
INDOOR PICKLEBALL Tuesdays and Fridays 9:00 AM Pay Rec Center Fees We’ve moved indoors for pickleball to the courts at the Rec Center and will do round-robin play with those attending each day. Come check it out.
ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER and CELL PHONE ASSISTANCE
Call Steph at the office to schedule a time with an instructor. We will arrange a private instruction time for you with a patient teacher skilled in what you want to learn. We help people with all types of technology devices.
BRIDGE GROUPS Every Monday morning at 9:15. Call Louisa at 720-733-9690. No Duplicate or Marathon Bridge during the winter. Will resume in March.
AFTERNOON OF GAMES - Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 1:00 PM No Charge Come join one of our tables where there is as much laughter as there is playing. At any one time you might find tables of Mexican Train, Hand and Foot, Poker, or Mah Jong. On Friday there is also a trivia group. Got a new game? Let’s give it a try.
SIT & BE FIT CLASS Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 AM No Charge We have great videos, focusing on muscle strength and flexibility. New people are always welcome to join us. Just come when you can.
CROCHET & KNIT - Wednesday afternoons - check the calendar for days and times during the holiday season
Bring your own project or we’ll “hook” you up with one. If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, our ladies will teach you! This group was so busy getting ready for the Craft Show, and now they are on to new projects. Check it out.
CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP Fridays 10:00 AM No Charge This lively group discusses what’s happening in our world. Bring your opinions.
FINANCIAL SERVICES - Most Fridays 9:00 AM No Charge Topics range from annuities to tax-free Income. Call Paul Donahue of Edward Jones at 303-688-4220 for a free review.
MOVIE & POPCORN - “Ricki and the Flash” Thursday, December 3 12:45 PM $2 ($2 non-members) While you might have been expecting a Christmas classic, we decided to mix it up and offer something new instead; we know you’ll enjoy this uplifting musical comedy starring Meryl Streep and her daughter Mamie Gummer, along with Kevin Kline and Rick Springfield. You’ll hardly recognize Streep, who plays a wild rock star who gave up everything for rock-and-roll fame, but decides to return home to make things right with her family.
CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Tuesday, December 8 10:00 AM No Charge The Creative Writing group is a safe place to share writing goals and then put ideas onto paper. We learn to “craft” our first drafts into compelling pieces. This is a group open to those experienced in writing and to those just wanting to give it a try.
STATE-WIDE FUNDRAISING EVENT - Colorado Gives Day Tuesday, December 8 - All Day If you - or any of your friends or family members - want to give a tax-deductible year-end financial donation to your Center, this is the day to do it because of the $1 Million Incentive Fund which will be divided up among all the participating non-profits in Colorado, depending on how many donations each receives on December 8th. In other words, your contribution has the opportunity to be made larger. Please consider giving yourself, and this is a perfect time to ask your family members to give any amount in your honor. Go to coloradogives.org and search “Castle Rock Senior Center” to donate. If you don’t have a computer, come on in and use one of ours.
POLISH POKER Wednesday, December 9 1:00 PM No Charge No special skills are needed for this afternoon of laughs. Bring your pennies. If you haven’t tried it before, sign up and come see why it’s so fun.
SPECIAL EVENT - Live Holiday Harp Concert & Reception Thursday, December 10 1:15 PM $2 ($8 non-members) The highlight of the summer for many of us was the incredible harp concert we hosted in July. We are so excited to bring Elizabeth back for what promises to be just as wonderful, if not better, featuring all your holiday favorites in the most soothing style you’ve ever heard them. The harp is simply one of the most beautiful sounds you will ever hear. We’ll have holiday refreshments following the concert. Please sign-up in advance so we know how many to expect.
No LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP this month
Douglas County Human Services Thursday, December 17 12:30 PM Representatives from Human Services from Douglas County are here for you to ask questions, check eligibility and sign up.
HOLIDAY DANCE Saturday, December 19 7:00-9:00 PM $10 per person It’s been a long time since we’ve gotten together out on the dance floor to do some moving and shaking. We’ll have Panorama Hall decked out for the season, great refreshments to enjoy, friends to spend time with, and wonderful live music (some holiday favorites as well as dancing music) by Skip Moore who everyone loved when he played at a dance earlier this year. You can come to dance or just to enjoy an evening out, so put on your holiday finest (or your jeans as we don’t care) and join us for a special evening. Remember that dancing isn’t just for couples - we will be dancing with the single ladies and men, too. Please sign up in advance and note that you can bring non-member guests at the member price for this special event.
MONTHLY NEWCOMER “MEET AND GREET” Tuesday, December 22 10:30 AM No Charge Every month we have an informal session for new or prospective members.
PARTY - HOLIDAY GIFT EXCHANGE Wednesday, December 23 11:30 AM Bring a wrapped gift
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CONTACT LIST
Fun & Games Mah Jong - Vivien Semryck 303-955-0927 Monday Bridge - Louisa Allen 720-733-9690 Duplicate & Marathon Bridge - Steve Wheeler 303-660-4047 Bunco - Sandy Richardson 870-291-1946 Polish Poker - Irene Taylor 303-979-5582 Hand & Foot - Maggie Janick 303-590-4595 Trivial Pursuit - Bob Rossi 303-325-5489
Athletic Interest Tennis (Men, Women & Doubles) Mike and Betty Nichols 303-660-0578 Softball Teams - Wes Johnson 303-978-9733 and Preston Shepherd 303-284-4274 Golf Leagues (9 & 18 Hole) - Don Marshall 720-273-3482 or Jim Weglarz 303-688-3280/303-507-1429 Pickleball - Dan Mitchell 303-653-1639 Hiking Club - Phyllis Tumey 303-688-5610
Special Interest Groups Knitting & Crocheting - Sharon Bruen 720-261-6759 or Christie Einspahr 303-766-9211 Quilting/Sewing - Shirley Bird 303-663-9504 or Maggie Janick 303-590-4595 Jewelry Making - Inge Jones 239-443-5129 Creative Writing - Alice Aldridge-Dennis 303-660-1865 Current Events - Dr. Joe Pearlman 303-663-5509 Remembering our Veterans - Larry Adams 303-660-1857 Garden Club - Sharon Decker 303-916-0588 Book Club - Helen Massey 303-663-6037 or Pam Passant 303-489-1692
Services Computer/Cell phone - Call Steph at the office to schedule Health & Wellness - Call the front desk to schedule VOA & Meals on Wheels Steph Schroeder 720-733-2292
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WEATHER CLOSURE INFORMATION
We occasionally close the Center to keep everyone safe and
off icy and snowy roads, not always following the school
closures. Sometimes we may delay our opening.
There are 4 ways to check to see whether we are closed or opening late: 1) Call the Center and listen to the message - if there is no special
message, we are open; 2) Watch 9NEWS, CBS4 and Fox 31 - our information will be scrolled across the bottom of the screen; 3) Check
the homepage NEWS on our website as we will post it - you must actually go into the website, not just look below the map if you Google
it; 4) Like us on Facebook and you will receive notices. We try to have these announcements in place by 7:00 AM, although please
understand that occasionally we have technology issues. Also, in the event of a delayed opening, please check our phone message before coming to the Center, just in case we have to close. Thank you for
understanding as we make decisions regarding your safety.
The Rec Center provides indoor courts for us for Pickleball, the fastest growing senior sport in the
U.S. We have round-robin games during these open times. There are some extra paddles if you just want to give it a try. You do need to sign-in
and pay at the Rec Center. Call Dan Mitchell 303-653-1639 with questions.
LEAP stands for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program. It is a federally funded program that
operates from November 1 through April 30 and is designed to help low income households with
winter home heating costs. To be eligible you must pay home heating costs to an energy provider, fuel dealer, or as part of rent. You must be a permanent
legal resident of the US and Colorado, or have household members that are US citizens. Also, the maximum family household income must fit within certain guidelines. To find out more about LEAP,
and to get a LEAP application, call 1-888-775-5327. The applications are also available at local public assistance agencies.
Download from the web at DiscoverMyGoodwill.org/LEAP or
cdhs.state.co.us/leap/appStatus.htm. Help is available so check it out.
Arapahoe/Douglas Mental Health Network Senior Reach Services
Services available through the program include: counseling, care management referrals, connection to community
resources, depression screening and treatment, identification and early intervention of prescription drug misuse or abuse.
Call 866-217-5808 or visit www.seniorreach.org/AD
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Saturday, December 5th 5:30 PM - Doors Open 6:00 PM - Dinner The 55th Lions Club holiday dinner for seniors is held in Panorama Hall at the Senior Center. Call or stop at the front desk in advance to sign up. They go all out for this very special dinner so get dressed up and enjoy a wonderful evening.
Tuesday, December 15th 11:30 AM - Appetizers 12:00 PM - Lunch The IREA holiday luncheon for seniors is held at the Douglas County Events Center. This is a highly anticipated and popular event. Call or stop at the front desk in advance to sign up. The Center will be closed from 11:30-1:30. Let us know if you need transportation.
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1st Marcie Moller, Joyce Peak, Barbara
Pellegren, Ken Standen
2nd Dawn Corbell, Karl Denton, Mary Heins,
Sharon Smith
3rd Fred Adam
4th Kathryn Dunston, Bruce McLane, Renate
Shafer
5th Judith Virgin
6th Marilyn Carstens, Marvin Emrich
7th John Berry, Patricia Brannon, Sandi Metcalf,
Phenice Silvers
8th Barbara Aitkins, John Ehrgott, Charles
Hylen, Janna McKinzie
9th Wayne Galvani, Joyce Rumsey, Benjamin
Wolfe
10th Robbie Harrison, Gene Noble
11th Arlene Whited
12th Trudy Hammond
13th Bette Winkler
14th John Buckley, Alexandra Domashovetz,
Constance Haynes, Tom Johnson, William
Kingery, Donald MacDougall, Carol Mackey,
Blake Prelipp, Lowell Rapp, Gorman Smith
15th Dorothy Jones, Nadine Overley
16th Earl Bush, Richard McDaniel
17th Darlene Dennison, Sharon Ditus, Steve
Mahlstadt
18th Don DiFiore, Sande Duncan
19th Phyllis Fridt, Paul Nappo
20th Teri McLane, Joe Pobar, Jim Ross, Bobbie
Van Horn
21st Kathleen McConaghy, Donna Roberts
22nd Don Clanton, Gary Craven, Gerald Menees,
Kenneth Senderak
23rd Richard Eddy, Gene Gray
25th Betty Gelroth
27th Bob Van Houten, Olga Zai
28th Bill Kelly, Rosalie Rubino, Joan Wernz
31st Audrey Edwards, Glenda Martinez, Mildred
Stewart, Izetta Storms, John Welch
Phyllis Tumey competed in the Huntsman
Senior World Games in St. George, Utah, in
October. This was the 29th year of the event,
which had over 10,000 participants in 42
different sports competing by age bracket.
All 50 states and 19 foreign countries were
involved. She has represented Colorado on a
women’s softball team for 8 years, this year
in the 65+ category. After many games of
tough competition among 16 teams, in 90+
degree heat, she and her team were awarded
the gold medal. Phyllis is amazing; she even
had enough energy to hike in the nearby
national parks and can’t wait until next year.
The Denver Regional Mobility and Access Council (DRMAC), which
oversees transportation programs throughout the metro area, had their
annual awards ceremony on October 1st. Of the 6 awards given out
to individuals, 2 were to the Castle Rock Senior Center, and we
couldn’t be prouder of these two gentlemen who were recognized for
their selfless service to our transportation program. Congratulations.
Bill Kelly, our Board Fleet
Manager, was given a “Special
Recognition Award” for all he
does on a daily basis to keep our
cars, vans, and buses operating
and maintained. Think about all
those vehicles, all needing
regular oil changes and tire
rotations, among other things,
and he makes it happen.
Joe Straher was named
“DRMAC Volunteer Driver
of the Year,” quite an honor
considering how many
drivers there are throughout
Denver. Joe is truly a
backbone of our program,
averaging about 116 hours a
month, four days a week,
driving for the Senior Center.
Dan Daley won the
Dining-to-Donate award
for October after he ate at
Duke’s Steakhouse
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Golf League Completes Another Season
Thanks to Co-Chairs: Don Marshall & Jim Weglarz
4-person Best Ball:
Chuck Lowen, Chuck Bourgeois, Irwin Suson, Bob Stolcis
18-Hole league Champs:
Gary Lowndes, Cathy Mysliwiec, Chuck Lowen, Chuck Bourgeois
Joan
Marshall is
enjoying
feeding one
of the many
giraffes at
the
Cheyenne
Mountain
Zoo
A senior from Castle
View High School
impressed this group
of ladies with her
presentation of her
research internship
findings on
mammography. She
made them believe in
the youth of our
country!
These ladies are
enjoying the day
at the Balistreri
Vineyards
Harvest Party.
They were smart
and left the
driving to one of
our great
volunteer
drivers
DECEMBER 2015
OFFICE USE ONLY WHEN PAID
Total Fees $______ — Certificate $______ = $______ Rung into Register
HOW PAID Cash Check Charge
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Name: ___________________________________________ Member: _________ Guest: _________
Cell Phone: _______________________________________ Home Phone: ________________________
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****This Out to Dinner includes the total cost of your dinner
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Wed Dec 2 Out to Brunch - Wild Eggs 9:45 AM $7 $13 N/A
Thurs Dec 3 Slammers Bingo 10:00 AM $8 $14 N/A
Thurs Dec 3 Movie - “Ricki & the Flash” 12:45 PM $2 $2 N/A
Thurs Dec 3 Senior Art Class 2:00 PM $6 $12 N/A
Fri Dec 4 Mystery Trip 9:00 AM $9 $15 N/A
Sun Dec 6 Concert - “A Classic Christmas” 1:00 PM $28** $34** N/A
Tues Dec 8 Casino Trip - Ameristar 8:30 AM $10 $16 N/A
Wed Dec 9 Polish Poker 1:00 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee N/A
Thurs Dec 10 Slammers Brunch & Bingo 9:00 AM $8 $14 N/A
Thurs Dec 10 Special Event - Harp Holiday Concert 1:15 PM $2 $8 N/A
Mon Dec 14 Trip - Dinner & Holiday Lights Tour 4:00 PM $8 $14 N/A
Wed Dec 16 Holiday Potluck & Entertainment 12:15 PM $1 + bring a dish $7 + bring a dish N/A
Thurs Dec 17 Slammers Bingo 10:00 AM $8 $14 N/A
Thurs Dec 17 Senior Art Class 2:00 PM $6 $12 N/A
Sat Dec 19 Holiday Dance 7:00 PM $10 $10 N/A
Sun Dec 20 Theater - The Nutcracker of Parker 1:00 PM $32** $38** N/A
Tues Dec 22 Monthly Newcomer Meet & Greet 10:30 AM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee N/A
Wed Dec 23 PARTY - Holiday Gift Exchange 11:30 AM Bring a Gift Bring a Gift N/A
Tues Dec 29 Out to Dinner - White Fence Farm 4:15 PM $26**** $32**** N/A
Thurs Dec 31 New Year’s Open House Until 2:00 Bring a dish to
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