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Eagle View Adult Center May & June 2021 Class & Happening Registration drop-off period ends Wed. May 26 See pages 2 & 7 for details ***Opening Mon. May 17*** May/June Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. All programs are FREE Reservations and masks required See back page for EVAC’s Safety Protocol 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2075 I evacinfo@brightonco.gov www.brightonco.gov
2 Center Information Table of Contents Page REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Continuous Sign-up Activities ....... 3 CLASSES & HAPPENING REGISTRATION May Happenings ............................ 4 drop off period begins on Mon. May 17 at 8:00 a.m. and will end on Wed. May 26 at 2:00 p.m. June Happenings .………..………. 5 Registration will look different while we are still Classes……………………………. 6 practicing social distancing, mandatory masks, and Center Info & Cancellations …….. 2 & 7 limited capacity. We appreciate your understanding and compliance with our new protocols, which are in Don’t Miss This .……………….... 8 conjunction with Tri-County Health. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. To be in the first round of class and happening Phone: 303-655-2075 registration, mail-in or drop off your registration sheet to be received by 2:00 p.m. on Wed. May 26. Location: 1150 Prairie Center Parkway Need a registration sheet? Call 303-655-2075. Brighton, CO 80601 Registration will be done by lottery. During the Eagle View Center Staff registration drop-off period we will collect forms and Sue Corbett - Director hold them until the end of the day on May 26. After Donna Singer - Program Coordinator the collection period has ended, we will randomly Evon Benitez - Information & Referral draw registration forms and process them. Gayle Martinez - Administrative Assistant Calvin Perdue - Program Coordinator After finalizing which programs you are registered for, Eleanor Maestas - VOA Meal Site Coordinator we will call you and send you an itemized receipt Judy Walters - Front Desk/Rentals showing what programs you received. Cindy Castro - Custodian Karen Mitchell - VNA Nurse On Fri. May 28, when the lottery registration is over, we will reopen registration on a *************************** first-come, first-serve basis. On The Cover: Left Photo: Line dancing at the front entrance of Zoom Programs EVAC. Many of our programs will continue to be on Zoom when we open. Please check the program description page for Right Photo: VOA meal delivery with more information. It is free to participate in all our Zoom Stan Shibao. programs. There are some programs that will be on Zoom *************************** and in-person at EVAC. Weekly we will send a modified VOA Meal Delivery E-Blast (email) that will include all the necessary details Are you interested in receiving meals delivered to to join a virtual program. Please call EVAC at your home? Volunteers of America are offering a 303-655-2075 to be put on the E-Blast list. If you are box of five frozen meals delivered to your home. feeling sick, please stay home and watch on Zoom. You must be 60 or older and be a resident of Brighton. The suggested contribution for the Senior Wellness Clinic meals is $2.50 meal / $12.50 per box, although The Senior Wellness Clinic focuses on health the ability to pay is not the deciding factor if you promotion and disease prevention for seniors 55+. are eligible. Boxes are delivered on Thursdays. Operated by Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), You can get them delivered weekly, every other services include foot care, health checks, and blood week, or once a month. If you would like to start pressure checks. Fee for foot care is $35 payable at the receiving VOA meals or need more information, time of your appointment. Foot care is Kaiser covered call EVAC at 303-655-2075 and leave your name with pre-approval. Reduced fee upon approval available. and phone number. Call 303-655-2075 for an appointment. Clinic hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. ***During the period of this newsletter, we will May 13, 14 at Recreation Center not be serving lunches in the building. June 10, 11, 17 at EVAC
Continuous Sign-up Activities 3 Our “drop-in” activities will look different while we abide by county and state government protocols. For now, we are calling these activities “Sign-Up Activities.” To ensure we don’t exceed room maximums, you will need to reserve a spot by calling EVAC at 303-655-2075. Reservations can be made up to 48 hours in advance. Bingo by Zoom or Phone Craft Time Oil Painting On the 1st and 3rd Thursday of Come to Eagle View and work on We’ve set aside time for oil the month. Please see E-Blast any DRY craft hobby such as painters to come to Eagle View to for more information. One card tatting, knitting, crocheting, and work independently on the project per player. Prizes sponsored by Japanese Bunka in the company of of their choice. No instructor, EVAC Senior Advisory Board others! Due to social distancing however painters support each 12:30 p.m. you must sign-up in advance one other. Due to limited seating, sign Thurs. May 20, June 3, 17 week at a time. up one week at a time. Bingo In-Person 9:45 - 11:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Mondays Tuesdays Join us in the dining room on the May 17 - June 28 May 18 - June 29 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month with Barbara as our Wood Carving caller. We will use paper cards Knit & Crochet Drop in to knit or crochet with Learn to carve wood or work on and tokens - one card per player. an existing project. Call Norm at Win gift cards! others. No instructor. Sign-up weekly. Meets on a new day of the 978-568-1191 to arrange free 12:30 p.m. instruction. Sign-up weekly. Thurs. May 27, June 10, 24 week for May and June. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. Gift card prizes sponsored by: Wednesdays Tuesdays May 27: FirstLight Home May 19 - June 30 May 18 - June 29 Care June 10: Compassionate Card, Games, & Billiards Gatherings Hospice & Home Health Care We are not able to host the various cards and games at Eagle View due June 24: Allstate/Cummings to the protocols established regarding the 6’ social distancing and the Insurance Agency sharing of cards and game pieces. As soon as the directives change, please know that these important programs will begin again. Coffee Corner Enjoy a cup of coffee with old You have been away from Eagle View for over a year. Cards and and new friends. We will be in games are social and you have developed many long lasting friendships the dining room and reservations with those who play. We are hosting gatherings for each of the groups. are required. This is your chance to visit and catch up. Even though you can’t play 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. while you are here, we want you to come and visit with each other. Mon. - Fri. You will need to call 303-655-2075 and reserve your spot. Please remember that you must wear a mask while in the building. We are so Computers Available excited to see you… please come!!! Computers with free internet are available when Falcon Room is Mahjong: Mon. May 24, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. unoccupied. You will need to Cribbage: Wed. May 26, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. reserve a time. When you arrive, Billiards: Fri. May 28, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. you will go to the front desk for Pinochle Pals: Tues. J une 1, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. assistance. A cleaned and Mexican Train Dominos: Wed. J une 2, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. sanitized keyboard will be Pitch: Fri. J une 4, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. checked out for you to use. Ladies Billiards: Mon. J une 7, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Free Wi-Fi Scrabble: Wed. J une 9, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Free Wi-Fi is available Bunco: Thurs. J une 10, 1:15 - 2:00 p.m. throughout EVAC. Inquire at Bridge: Fri. J une 11, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. front desk.
4 May Happenings world … an abundance that we take ***Zoom Only Programs for granted today. As a Key during May*** consequence, America underwent a Zoom Only - the program is cultural revolution impacting only on Zoom (livestream). You education, consumer spending, can also attend the program by Medicare 101 phone call. Please see E-Blast to Zoom Only spectator sports, radio & movies, music, and life expectancy. Time register and for more This very informative Zoom information. To receive the program is an overview of after for discussion. Paul Flanders is a former high school history teacher E-Blast email please call Medicare. Learn about signing up 303-655-2075. for Medicare, when, how, and why and has given many talks for Eagle to sign up BEFORE 65 - or if you View. Register in advance to receive Zoom link by email or phone EVAC & Zoom - the program should wait to sign up. Learn the can be attended in person at basics of Medicare - Part A & B, in a few minutes before start time. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. EVAC or at home through supplemental insurance, drug Zoom. To register for in person coverage, and advantage plans. Our Tues. May 25 attendance please see the presenter is Lisa Asmussen, a attached registration sheet. Medicare specialist and licensed Feathered Friends: insurance broker. This educational Great Horned Owl EVAC Only - the program can presentation is general in nature and Zoom Only only be attended in person at there will be no solicitation. Time Join Ann Price from the Raptor Eagle View Adult Center. available to ask questions. Join via Education Foundation for a special Zoom or by phone at program time. Zoom program where our guest will 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. be the “tiger of the sky”, a.k.a. the Tues. May 18 great-horned owl. The largest and most common owl in Colorado, this Eagle View Adult Center The U.S. Electric Grid resourceful and urban-adapted will be closed on Zoom Only predator is also the most frequently seen species of owl in our state. Mon. May 31 Many have described the United States electric grid as antiquated and 1:00 p.m. potentially vulnerable to cyber- Wed. May 26 attack. It is arguably the largest machine in the world, comprised of EVAC Safety Protocols for Re-Opening many different systems of almost unimaginable complexity that, taken All patrons will enter the building through the front main doors. together, make life as we know it After entering, you will be given direction on the location for the possible. The transition from fossil activity you have signed up to attend. fuels to renewable energy has Masks are required for everyone to wear while inside EVAC, even further complicated the system in if vaccinated. ways that are still being determined. Sign-up reservations will be required for all continuous sign-up Join Active Minds as we explore activities to adhere to the reduced availability of space due to the how this system works, its current 6’ distancing requirement. Reservations can be made 48 hours in challenges, and its future advance by calling 303-655-2075. opportunities. Registration for classes and happenings beginning June 7 will 1:30 p.m. require pre-registration using the approved registration form. Wed. May 19 6 foot social distancing will be enforced throughout the facility. Furniture has been placed to accommodate the 6’ distancing. How the 1920s Roared Please do not move chairs or tables without staff approval. Zoom Only Wash your hands frequently. Several hand sanitizer stations are Learn how new management insight also available throughout the center for your use and safety. and a responsive work force Bring all your own equipment for fitness and craft classes. produced the richest country in the Stay home if you are sick or not feeling well.
June Happenings 5 The Story of Lucille Ball Medicare 101 Feathered Friends: Zoom Only Zoom Only Peregrine Falcon Lucille Ball should’ve never been Learn about signing up for Medicare, EVAC Only a Hollywood studio mogul. Some when, how, and why to sign up Our Feathered Friends guest this thought she didn’t have what it BEFORE 65 - or if you should wait month is the Raptor Education took to act. Her movie career was to sign up. Learn the basics of Foundation’s newest (and done by the time she was 35. She Medicare - Part A & B, supplemental youngest) bird, a one-year old went into radio, had some success insurance, drug coverage, and peregrine falcon! This handsome and was offered a chance at TV. advantage plans. Our presenter is young man is switching careers There were many obstacles and the Lisa Asmussen, a Medicare from being a duck hunter to a “I Love Lucy” show nearly never specialist and licensed insurance teacher. Come learn about this got on the air. Lucky for us the broker. This educational storied falcon species and its long show was a success and Lucy presentation is general in nature and relationship with mankind. became a comedic icon. Speaker there will be no solicitation. Speaker will be live. Evan Weiner is a veteran radio 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. broadcaster. Tues. June 15 Wed. June 23 1:00 p.m. Deadline: Mon. June 21 Wed. June 2 Active Minds: History of Sugar Tinnitus Talk The Great Depression EVAC & Zoom EVAC & Zoom EVAC & Zoom Sugar occupies a unique place in Are you (or someone you know) The Great Depression was a severe cultural and culinary landscapes. It plagued with a constant buzzing, worldwide economic depression has graduated from an esoteric hissing, ringing or other sound in that took place during the 1930s, ancient crop to an omnipresent part your ears or head? If so, you are beginning with the 1929 U.S. of modern food consumption. among 50 million people in the stock market crash. What caused Sugar’s history, however, is not U.S. that experience tinnitus. John it? Why did it last so long? What always a sweet story, and it poses Wilson, B.S., BC-HIS, owner of federal government programs were contemporary health concerns as Blue Ribbon Hearing & Tinnitus successful in sparking the well. Join Active Minds as we Center in Brighton will give a recovery? Speaker: Paul Flanders. explore the fascinating world of presentation on Tinnitus including Speaker will be live. sugar. Speaker via Zoom on theater causes (many not related to 12:30 p.m. screen to a live & Zoom audience. hearing loss) and potential Tues. June 8 1:30 p.m. treatment options. Speaker will be Deadline: Fri. June 4 Wed. June 16 live. Deadline: Tues. June 15 12:30 p.m. The 10th Mountain Division Tues. June 29 EVAC & Zoom Dam It! Deadline: Thurs. June 24 Colonel Tom Duhs, USMC EVAC & Zoom (retired) will share a PowerPoint When the first Americans reached Movie - presentation that explains the story Denver, they saw nothing that even The Peanut Butter Falcon of the 10th Mountain Division. remotely reminded them of the great EVAC Only This division of the military rivers of the eastern United States. Join us at EVAC in a socially trained on skis at Camp Hale near Mark Twain had nothing good to say distant environment to watch a Leadville, CO, and was deployed about the South Platte. Yet over the movie you are sure to enjoy. After during WWII. He will dive into years, there have been numerous running away from a residential the unique nature of the only U.S. times when these much-maligned nursing home to pursue his dream Army Ski Division - its training, creeks and rivers rose to great of becoming a pro wrestler, Zak, a employment, and work after heights, literally. Join Denver man who has Down syndrome WWII. This is an extremely History Tours for a lesson on the befriends an outlaw who becomes fascinating story of the “Ski city’s efforts to control the power of his coach and ally. Rated PG-13. Troops.” Speaker will be live. rushing water. Speaker will be live. 1 hr/37 min. 12:30 p.m. 12:45 p.m. 12:00 noon Wed. June 9 Tues. June 22 Wed. June 30 Deadline: Fri. June 4 Deadline: Fri. June 18 Deadline: Tues. June 29
6 Classes Genealogy with you two hand weights or water Yoga for All Levels Find your ancestors and record bottles and a fitness band to have fun Carolyn Priola leads this yoga class your family tree. Sheryl Johnson and get healthy. Substitute for beginning and intermediate level and Fred Trail will show you Instructor: Rosalie Farrer. participants. The ability to get on how. Class limited to 2 people Thursdays the floor is required. You will need on the EVAC computers. Five Session 1: May 6 - June 3 a yoga mat; a strap/belt, two yoga more students can bring a laptop 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. blocks or books; and a blanket. or I-device with wireless Zoom Only 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. capabilities. Bring a flash drive Tuesdays Session 2: June 10 - July 1 and pencil with eraser. Session 1: May 4 - June 1 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. (New time) 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. Zoom Only EVAC & Zoom Fridays June 11 - July 2 Quilting Intermediate Yoga Intermediate EVAC Only Let's start out slow by making some Carolyn Priola leads this yoga class place mats. Come prepared with 4 for advanced beginning and Line Dance fat quarters (18 inch x 22 inch pieces intermediate-level participants. The Get moving and have fun by line of fabric) that complement each ability to get on the floor is required. dancing in this one-hour class for other. The pattern and instructions You will need a yoga mat; a strap/ both beginners and advanced will be provided. Instructor: Cheryl belt, two yoga blocks or books; and a beginners. No prior line dance Stoddard. blanket. Note the new day and time. experience needed. Instructor: 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Rosalie Farrer. Thursdays Mondays 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. June 10 - July 1 Session 2: J une 7 - 28 Fridays EVAC Only Zoom Only Session 1: May 7 - June 4 Zoom Only Tatting Yoga Beginning Focus on relaxation, breathing, Session 2: June 11 - July 2 This vintage craft is making a flexibility, and increased range of EVAC & Zoom comeback. Tatting creates a durable lace by handcrafting a series of knots motion. You must be able to get and loops. This vintage lace can onto and off the floor. No EVAC Move and Be Fit equipment will be provided. Bring a Rosalie Farrer leads exercises adorn clothing, accessories, or be yoga mat; a strap or belt, two yoga designed to stimulate both brain displayed as art. Registration for blocks or two books; and a blanket and body. Exercises can be done tatting includes registration in “Craft or towel. Instructor: Carolyn Priola. seated using a good sturdy chair Time” so you can practice what you 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. or standing. Improve your leg learn. Instructor Charlotte Jacobucci. 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Mondays and upper body strength, balance, Session 2: J une 7 - 28 and posture. Bring two hand Mondays June 7 - 28 EVAC Only weights or water bottles and a fitness band or dish towel. EVAC Only Zumba Gold 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Zumba is a Latin-inspired workout Tuesdays Watercolor Painting that is part dance, part fitness. Session 1: May 4 - June 1 Learn how to watercolor by doing a Zumba Gold is a modified class that Zoom Only “painting with a purpose.” We will work on the same floral painting to uses easy-to-follow moves focusing Session 2: June 8 - 29 refresh your techniques and learn on balance, range of motion, and fun. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (1 hour) new skills. If time allows, we will Instructor: Rosalie Farrer. EVAC & Zoom work on another painting. Get Thursdays supply list at registration. Instructor: Session 1: May 6 - June 3 Move It or Lose It! Sharon Krohn. 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. This 45-minute class focuses on 12:00 noon - 2:00 p.m. Zoom Only strength, flexibility, proper Mondays Session 2: June 10 - July 1 alignment, and balance to help June 7 - June 28 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. (1 hour) keep you mobile. Be ready with EVAC Only EVAC & Zoom a good sturdy chair and bring
News & Center Information 7 Senior Advisory Board Program and Activity Policies The purpose of the Advisory Board is to advise and assist in the needs and operations of Eagle Anyone 55 years of age or older is given priority to View. The Board will meet Tues. May 18 and participate in all center activities and programs. June 15 at 1:00 p.m. Members are: Fran King, If adults age 40 - 54 want to attend a class or Dave Thomas, Peggy Jarrett, Dan Buckner, Olly program they will be added to a wait list. Inquire at Ramirez, Steve Yarish, Bill Alsdorf, Heidi Storz, the EVAC front desk or by calling 303-655-2075. Judy Schissler, George Phillips, Ellie Davis, and Gayle Shibao. Visitors are welcome. Foot care is for seniors 55 + only. Payment is due at registration. Cash, checks, or Charitable Contributions credit cards. Keep your receipt. Together we can continue to enhance the great programs and services offered for seniors and The Center reserves the right to cancel any active adults in the Brighton area. Your financial activity if minimum registration is not met. support will be recognized on the donor wall at Eagle View. All donations are tax deductible. Eagle View Library Make donations payable to: Brighton United We have a lovely library in the lobby. It is filled with a Senior Citizens, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, wide variety of paperback books. We ask that you Brighton, CO 80601. please sanitize your hands before you browse for Donor Opportunities for Wall Recognition: books. Once you are finished and have made your Friend: $100 - $499 selections, please sanitize your hands again. If you are Memorial: $100+ returning books, there is a basket for returned books. Sponsor: $500 - $999 Keeping your safety in mind, we will take those books Benefactor: $1000+ and place them out of circulation for 7 days. Volunteers will then reshelf the books. Note: We only accept donations of paperback books in good condition Friends Program Fund or large print hardback books. The Senior Advisory Board has established a scholarship fund. The Friends Program Fund Tech Tuesdays provides financial assistance to older adults to Did you recently purchase a new device (i.e. cell phone, participate in programs sponsored by Eagle View tablet, laptop)? Would you like to learn about new Adult Center. The simple application form is apps to add to your device? If so, you can now available at the front desk. Applications must be schedule a time to have one-on-one help. Whether it be approved PRIOR to registering for the event. setting up a Gmail account or getting to know Zoom, Donations to the fund are appreciated. we will be able to help you become more comfortable Outreach & Referral using your device to its full potential. To schedule an Do you need help and unsure where to turn? Evon appointment please call Calvin at 303-655-2187. Benitez will assist you with completing forms and finding needed services. It is vital that you make Transportation an appointment to see Evon as she’s often meeting Via Mobility provides specialized transportation with others or out serving the community. To within the City of Brighton. Via can take you to make an appointment call Evon at 303-655-2079. medical appointments, grocery shopping, and Eagle Leave a message. View, to name just a few of the places you can go in Brighton. New Via users - call 303-447-2848 ex 1014 Medical Equipment Loans to get started. To schedule rides, call 303-447-9636. Basic medical equipment is available to loan out Free rides to and from Eagle View in Via service area by appointment only. Items may include (provided by funds from the Senior Advisory Board). wheelchairs, front wheel and seated walkers, canes, crutches, toilet seat risers, commodes, and FlexRide - This is an RTD service. Call bath benches. There is no guarantee what is 303-994-3549 for reservations. The driver will pick up available at any time. Call 303-655-2075 for and deliver you anywhere within Brighton, Mon - Fri. information. 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost is the local RTD bus fare.
Don’t Miss This! 8 EVAC Safety Protocols for Re-Opening May Programs in the E-Blast As we transition from the weekly E-Blast Limited hours during May/June - 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. to the Senior Pride Newsletter we don’t All patrons will enter the building through the front main want you to miss out on some great doors. After entering, you will be given direction on the programs. Please check out the E-Blast location for the activity you have signed up for. for the week of May 10 for the write-ups Masks are required for everyone to wear while inside and Zoom links to these programs. EVAC, even if vaccinated. Masks are to be worn during Historical Myths #2 all classes, including exercise programs. Mon. May 10 @ 10:30 a.m. Sign-up reservations will be required for all continuous EVAC Reopening Table Talk sign-up activities to adhere to the reduced availability of Tues. May 11 @ 1:30 p.m. space due to the 6’ distancing. Reservations can be made Lost Lodges of 48 hours in advance by calling 303-655-2075. Rocky Mountain National Park Registration for classes and happenings beginning June 7 Wed. May 12 @ 1:30 p.m. will require pre-registration using the registration form. 6-foot social distancing will be enforced throughout the Kindness Counts facility. In April 2017, a group of folks came Furniture has been placed to accommodate the 6’ distancing. together to brainstorm ideas on how we Please do not move chairs or tables without staff approval. can do small things in our community to Wash your hands frequently. Several hand sanitizer stations spread a little kindness. We’ve shared our are also available throughout the center for your safety. projects with kids, adults, and animals . . . Bring all your own equipment for fitness and craft classes. and have had so much fun! We will meet Stay home if you are sick or not feeling well. as a group in June and decide what our next project will be in July. Due to new protocols, you need to call 303-655-2075 Summer Fest to sign up and let us know you are The City of Brighton’s largest community coming. festival, Summerfest, is set to return to Wed. June 9 Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St. Events 11:00 a.m. will include family-friendly activities, businesses and organizations, live music, and more. All activities and concerts at Summerfest are free to the community. COVID-19 Follow and like us on Facebook guidelines at the time will apply. If COVID-19 restrictions to stay up-to-date on what’s push back this event, Summerfest will be held Sat. Sept 18. happening at Eagle View Adult More details about the community festival will be released at a Center. To find our page, please later date. For more information visit search Eagle View Adult Center on the www.brightonco.gov/summerfest or call the city’s Special Facebook app or on any internet browser. Events Office at 303-655-2218. Sat. June 5 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID BRIGHTON, CO PERMIT NO. 31 Return Service Requested
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