Eagle View Adult Center - July & August 2022 - City of Brighton
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Eagle View Adult Center July & August 2022 “Back to School” Class Showcase Wed. August 24 New Staff Welcome to Madison Westmoreland and Fabiola Benitez!! Lottery Registration Call EVAC at 303-655-2075 with your name and phone number no later than Wed. June 29 at 4:00 p.m. See page 2 for more details. 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2075 ~ evacinfo@brightonco.gov www.brightonco.gov
2 Center Information Table of Contents Page Program and Activity Policies Continuous Drop-in Activities ....... 3 Anyone 55 years of age or older is given priority to participate in all center activities and programs. July Happenings….................... 4&5 If adults age 40 - 54 want to attend a class or Aug Happenings..…….…...… 6&7 program they will be added to a wait list. Inquire Trips………...……………………. 8 - 10 at the EVAC front desk. Payment is due at registration. Cash, checks, or Classes...…………………………. 11 - 14 credit cards accepted. Keep your receipt. Center Info & Cancellations …….. 2, 15, 16 The Center reserves the right to cancel any activity if minimum registration is not met. Registration Procedures for All Programs Refund Policy for Cancellations: To lessen the number of people entering EVAC at If the CENTER cancels the activity/trip: one time, we will hold a lottery registration, Full refunds will be given. which will begin in-person on Fri. July 1 at If YOU cancel BEFORE the deadline date: assigned times. Refund of cost, minus a $4 cancellation fee. To be included, call EVAC at 303-655-2075 If activity charge is $4 or less, NO refund is given. with your name and phone number no later Allow 1 - 2 weeks to process refunds. Or ask us than Wed. June 29 at 4:00 p.m. to apply your refund as a “household” credit for All names will be entered in the lottery and future use at Eagle View. chosen randomly. You will receive a phone call on Thurs. June 30 with your assigned registration If YOU cancel AFTER the deadline date: time for Fri. July 1. See instructions below. NO REFUND IS GIVEN unless we can sell your To make July 1 registration run efficiently: spot. If you can’t go on a ticketed trip, DO NOT * Arrive on time. give your space to anyone before checking with * Registration form must be completed before Eagle View to see if there is a waiting list. If there meeting with staff. is NO wait list, you may give away or sell your trip * Payment is due at the time of registration. space. The person taking your spot must go on the * Do not fill out checks in advance. van. Tell EVAC BEFORE the trip if someone is * You can sign up for yourself and one other taking your place; one-day notice preferred. person for the same trip. * You can sign up yourself and one other *************************** person for any happening or class. Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. * When registering, you can sign up for all Phone: 303-655-2075 activities listed in the newsletter (both months). Note: limit of two trips on July 1. Location: 1150 Prairie Center Parkway * Only those with appointments will be Brighton, CO 80601 registered on July 1. *************************** On Tues. July 5, registration will open on a Eagle View Center Staff first-come, first-serve basis. Sue Corbett - Director Calvin Perdue - Program Coordinator Online Registration - Evon Benitez - Information & Referral There may be some issues with Online in July Gayle Martinez - Administrative Assistant/Front Desk & August. You may want to call first. Madison Westmoreland - Program Coordinator If you have registered for programs at Eagle View Fabiola Benitez - Custodian in the past and have a “household account” with Eleanor Maestas - VOA Meal Site Coordinator us, you will have or already have been assigned a Judy Walters - Front Desk/Rentals unique username and password. Call the center at Julie Hays - VNA Nurse 303-655-2075 for your temporary login information. If new to the Center and not needing *************************** help, you can visit http://evac.brightonco.gov to On The Cover: create an account. Left Photo: Bill Alsdorf, Kathy & Roger Peer, Steve Online registration will begin on Tues. July 5. Yarish, Sue Corbett at 8:00 a.m. Right Photo: Madison Westmoreland, Fabiola Benitez
Continuous Drop-in Activities 3 Billiards Knit & Crochet Drop-in We have two tables that are first- Drop in to knit or crochet with come, first-serve during business others. No instructor. hours. 25¢ per day 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays Bingo In-Person Conference Room Join us in the dining room every 25¢ per day Thursday with Barbara as our Mexican Train Dominos caller. One card per player. Win This is an easy game to learn - it’s gift cards! Free to play. regular dominos with a fun twist. Diana Berkland 12:15 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. teaches healthy Thursdays Wednesdays programs at EVAC. See page 5 for the Computers Available Scrabble topic! Computers with free internet are Play Scrabble with others who available when Falcon Room is enjoy the game. Cards, Cards, Cards! unoccupied. Ask the front desk 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. New players welcome. Call the for assistance. A cleaned and Wednesdays listed volunteer. sanitized keyboard will be checked out for you to use. Tech Tuesdays Hand and Foot Need help with your laptop, tablet, 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Free Wi-Fi or smart phone? Whether it is Mondays Free Wi-Fi is available throughout setting up a Gmail account or Room: Falcon EVAC. Inquire at front desk. getting to know Zoom, we will do Linda: 303-910-4221 our best to help you become more comfortable using your device. Pinochle Pals Ladies Billiards Schedule an appointment with 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. This is “women only” time to Calvin at 303-655-2187. Tuesdays enjoy the pool tables. Room: Falcon 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Toys for God’s Kids Mondays Make and/or assemble wooden Cribbage 25¢ per day cars to distribute to kids around 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. the world through “Toys for God’s Wednesdays Lending Library Kids.” Call Dave at 303-637-7686 Room: Peer Borrow books from the library for for details. Shirley: 720-685-3369 free and keep them as long as you 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Tournament: $4 need. Do NOT re-shelve books - Tuesdays Wed. July 27, Aug 31 our volunteer librarians do that for 25¢ per day us. We accept donations of large Bridge print and paperback books only. Wood Carving Drop-in 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Learn to carve wood or work on Fridays an existing project. Call Norm at Room: Talbot 978-568-1191 to arrange free Judy: 303-378-5226 Center is Closed instruction. Please call if new Monday, July 4 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Tuesdays 25¢ per day Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 12:30 Hand & Foot 8:15 Toys for God’s 10:00 Knit & Crochet 12:15 Bingo 12:30 Bridge 1:00 Ladies Billiards Kids 12:30 Dominos 8:15 Wood Carving 12:30 Scrabble 12:30 Pinochle Pals 12:30 Cribbage
4 July Happenings To be included in the initial Blood Pressure Screening for this two-day challenge. Tell us registration, call EVAC at The firefighters from the Brighton your partner at registration. 303-655-2075 with your name Fire Department will perform Facilitator: Bobbi Jo Unruh. and phone number by FREE blood pressure checks. 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Wed. June 29 at 4:00 p.m. Mon. July 11 @ 10:30 a.m. Wed. July 13 & 27 Thurs. July 28 @ 10:30 a.m. $10 (2 wks) Walk On! Deadline: Mon. July 11 Explore trails in the Brighton area! Bunco Mondays First day meet at EVAC; after that Bunco is an easy and Songbirds we will meet at selected locations. fun game of dice. There are more than 6,500 species Wear layered clothing, good Enjoy an afternoon of of songbirds. Some of them can be walking shoes, and bring water. fun, laughter, and prizes. challenging to identify! Learn the Leader: Chris Howell. 12:30 p.m. basics in Bird Conservancy of the 9:00 a.m. Mondays Rockies' Songbird ID program. It Wednesdays July 11 & 25 will equip you with the tools you July 6 - 27 $4 (each day) need to start diving deeper into $4 (4 wks) Deadline: Wed. before identifying the birds you see most Deadline: Until Full often. Learn how to recognize field Friday Feast marks, differentiate between Grief Support Group different shapes and sizes to Dan Kenny will perform today. Whether you've experienced a determine bird families, and use He plays the guitar and sings. If recent loss or one that was a while feather patterns to inform your you like the songs from James ago, having a place to gain support identification. Taylor, Jim Croce, Simon and can make a world of difference. 1:30 p.m. Garfunkel… you will love Dan. This confidential group will Wed. July 13 Lunch today will be BBQ chicken provide grief education, tools for $5 sandwiches, salad, and dessert. coping, and an opportunity to talk Deadline: Fri. July 8 12:00 noon with others who are also grieving. Fri. July 8 Facilitators Jody Pierce and Rian $4 Advance Medical Directives Razo from Pennock Center for Deadline: Wed. July 6 EVAC & Zoom Counseling. What’s the difference between a 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. medical power of attorney and a Kindness Counts living will? Or between a living will Thursdays Join us for our monthly project. July 7 - 28 and a DNR? The first step to Questions call Sue 303-655-2076. crafting a plan for your end-of-life $2 (4 wks) 11:00 a.m. Deadline: Wed. July 6 care and emergency medical Wed. July 13 situations is understanding the basic Feathered Friends: features of the many available legal tools. An attorney from Dolan & Bald Eagle Duplicate Bridge Associates, P.C. leads the program. This patriotic program Duplicate Bridge is another fun 1:30 p.m. features our national symbol, the way to play bridge. The object of Thurs. July 14 bald eagle. Join Anne Price from duplicate is for a team of two to Free the Raptor Education Foundation play all other teams using pre- Deadline: Tues. July 12 as she shares the fascinating determined four-hand boards. You history of how the bald eagle and your partner are competing became our national symbol, as against all other partners to bid Key well as facts about how bald and win the best hand on each EVAC & Zoom - Attend in eagles live and hunt in Colorado. board. Instruction on playing person at EVAC or at home Your fee supports the Foundation duplicate and scoring will be through Zoom. To register for in in caring for injured birds. reviewed and discussed each -person attendance, see the 1:00 p.m. session. You MUST have a attached registration sheet. Thurs. July 7 partner to play Duplicate Bridge Zoom classes now require a $5 and should use the same partner membership. See page 15 for Deadline: Tues. July 5 more details.
July Happenings 5 Medicare Counseling Active Minds: The Roots Cribbage Tournament You can receive one-on-one of Rock & Roll Our monthly cribbage tournament is assistance on Medicare issues from EVAC & Zoom lots of fun and includes prize Ann Brothers. She is specially Emerging as a powerful force on winnings. Just drop-in and pay the trained on Medicare insurance the American music scene in the fee to the tournament volunteer. programs, including Medicare Part 1950s, Rock music has evolved 12:30 p.m. D. Call Evon at 303-655-2079 to with the decades and now Wed. July 27 make an appointment. For basic includes many variations that $4 Medicare questions, you can call sound pretty different from the Benefits in Action at 720-221- likes of Chuck Berry, Elvis Famous Moments, 8354. Presley, and Little Richard. Join Famous Movies 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Active Minds as we return to the EVAC & Zoom Tues. July 19 roots of Rock ‘n’ Roll and trace Go behind the scenes of the most Deadline: Fri. July 15 its history and cultural impact iconic moments in film history - the through the years. shower scene in Psycho, the flying 1:30 p.m. bikes in E.T., the title song in Movie: Quartet Wed. July 20 Singin’ in the Rain, and more. All In Dustin Hoffman's directorial $5 are memorable movie moments that debut, three retired members of an Deadline: Tues. July 19 have been cherished for generations opera quartet - Cissy (Pauline and will be cherished for years to Collins), Wilf (Billy Connolly), Woodstock come. In this hour-long and Reginald (Tom Courtenay) - EVAC & Zoom presentation, you’ll enjoy an live in Beecham House retirement Discover how a 4-day music insightful look at these scenes and home and perform a concert every festival in 1969 seemed to more, sharing the stories, year. However, when Reginald’s epitomize all the best qualities of backgrounds, and secrets that made ex-wife and the fourth and most the Youth Counter Culture while them so unforgettable. Presenter: famous member of the quartet, revealing its shortcomings at the Dan Hudak. Jean (Maggie Smith), arrives at same time. Presenter Paul 1:30 p.m. Beecham, rivalries stir and Flanders is a former high school Wed. July 27 temperaments clash, making it history teacher and monthly $5 unknown if the show will go on. presenter at EVAC. Deadline: Thurs. July 21 Rated PG-13. 1 hr/38 min. Free 1:30 p.m. but please register. Thurs. July 21 Brain Changer 1:00 p.m. $4 Join retired dietitian Diana Berkland Tues. July 19 Deadline: Wed. July 20 for an informative program about Deadline: Mon. July 18 brain health. While there is no Intergenerational Bingo magic pill to prevent cognitive Back By Request! decline, there is good evidence that Bring your grandkids to the what you eat can make a difference Hair Sparkles center for an hour of bingo and in your risk. Learn what foods to Add sparkle to your life! Silk hair ice cream. There will be prizes include and which foods to avoid for tinsel is tied onto hair strands and suitable for children and adults. a healthy brain. Questions to can stay in for weeks. Hair must be Please let us know the ages and follow. straight or slightly wavy and at gender of your young guests 1:30 p.m. least 5-6 inches long. Make an when you register. Thurs. July 28 appointment and pay the fee at the 1:00 p.m. $3 front desk. Provided by Taryn Tues. July 26 Deadline: Tues. July 26 Davis. $3 per person 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Deadline: Fri. July 22 Wed. July 20 $25 Center is Closed on Deadline: Mon. July 18 Monday, July 4
6 August Happenings To be included in the initial Explained national phenomenon. Rated PG- registration, call EVAC at This documentary series features 13. 2 hr/3min. Free but please 303-655-2075 with your name episodes that generally range from register. and phone number by 15 to 20 minutes in length - it aims 1:30 p.m. Wed. June 29 at 4:00 p.m. to dig deeper into topics, questions, Wed. Aug 10 and ideas that aren't often part of the Deadline: Tues. Aug 9 Beyond Vision daily news cycle. We will be Beyond Vision works with older watching episodes with topics on adults who have low vision by animal intelligence, cryptocurrency, Setting Your Boundaries providing peer groups, material and extraterrestrial life. Come Saying no and asking for what we aid, and skills training to escape the summer heat. Free but need can be difficult. Boundary individuals who find themselves please register. setting is a learned skill that adapting to low vision. In this 1:00 - 1:30 p.m. prevents resentment and improves Fridays relationships. Come join this one- presentation, Alexia Diaz will go Aug. 5, 19, 26 time class to learn more. over the independent living philosophy, what is low vision, Free Facilitated by Rian Razo from Deadline: Day before Pennock Center for Counseling. common eye conditions causing low vision, and an overview of 1:00 p.m. their free services and skills Feathered Friends: Thurs. Aug 11 training opportunities. Ferruginous Hawk $2 1:30 p.m. This is the largest of American Deadline: Wed. Aug 10 Tues. Aug 2 hawks and can be found in prairies, Free deserts, and the open ranges of the Deadline: Fri. July 29 West. Join Anne Price from the Friday Feast Raptor Education Foundation as she We’ve invited Studio 8 Billiards shares fascinating information about Trio to perform today. Tournament this regal species. Don’t miss this This group plays rock, pop, Join us in the pool chance to see this wonderful raptor country, and who knows what room for a friendly pool up close and personal - picture else! They sing, play instruments, tournament. Rules will be clearly taking is encouraged. Your fee and will thoroughly entertain you. supports the Foundation in caring for We will be serving ham and listed. Prizes are dictated by the injured birds. cheese sliders, salad, and cookies. size of the tournament. 1:00 p.m. 12:00 noon 10:00 a.m. Tues. Aug 9 Fri. Aug 12 Wed. Aug 3 $5 $5 $6 Deadline: Mon. Aug 1 Deadline: Fri. Aug 5 Deadline: Wed. Aug 10 Isolation to Empire Movie: Pay It Forward EVAC & Zoom The story of a social studies teacher After America flexed its who gives an assignment to his industrial might to fight a Civil junior high school class to think of Key War, national leadership seemed an idea to change the world for the better, then put it into action. When EVAC & Zoom - Attend in to realize that the USA was a person at EVAC or at home through world power, on par with any one young student creates a plan for "paying forward" favors, he not only Zoom. To register for in-person nation on earth. Consequently, attendance see the enclosed America began to influence affects the life of his struggling single mother, but he sets in motion registration sheet. Zoom classes events including gaining territory, now require a membership. See in the Western Hemisphere and an unprecedented wave of human kindness which, unbeknownst to page 15 for more details. elsewhere. Presenter: Paul Flanders. him, has blossomed into a profound ***Programs with NO designation 1:30 p.m. are at Eagle View. Register by the Thurs. Aug 4 deadline listed. $4 Deadline: Wed. Aug 3
August Happenings 7 Late Summer Gardens Scams on Social Media Traveling Vietnam Many of us commonly think of EVAC & Zoom EVAC & Zoom planting our gardens in the spring Social networking sites like Vietnam is blessed by a rich but there are many plants that will Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, civilization, lush scenery, and very need a late summer start. A CSU and LinkedIn are attractive for friendly people. It’s also a land of Master Gardener will discuss late staying connected to others. contrasts, with frenetic cities and season vegetable gardening, Unfortunately, scammers also peaceful countryside. Speaker Joe preparing ornamental beds for fall find these platforms attractive for Wiggins will share incredible ornamentals, and preparing for fall unleashing scams. Learn how to photos and stories on the places he gardens. They will also touch on avoid social networking scams visited, people he met, and insights composting and different and keep your information safe. gained as he traveled from Saigon amendment options. Presenter: Mark Fetterhoff from to Hanoi. Along the way you'll 1:30 p.m. AARP ElderWatch. learn about Vietnamese history. Tues. Aug 16 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. $2 Tues. Aug 23 Tues. Aug 30 Deadline: Fri. Aug 12 Free $5 Deadline: Fri. Aug 19 Deadline: Thurs. Aug 25 Active Minds: The History of “Back to School” Colorado Class Showcase August Happenings EVAC & Zoom Did you know that Eagle View Descriptions: Pages 4 & 5 Come discover the stories of offers over 35 different classes Colorado History. You will learn throughout the year? Have you Blood Pressure Screening about the competing claims to ever wondered . . . What do the 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Colorado dating back to the Native wood carvers make? Does yoga Mon. Aug 8 Americans who originally lived take a lot of coordination? How & here. We will cover the 15-year complicated is square dancing? Thurs. Aug 25 struggle to become the 38th state as Can I really learn to watercolor? well as the role of mining and oil in Quench your curiosity! Get Bunco Mondays the evolution of the state. answers from the instructors at 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. our two-hour open house. There Mon. Aug 8 & 22 Wed. Aug 17 will be class demonstrations, $4 per day $5 giveaways, and just plain fun as Duplicate Bridge Deadline: Tues. Aug 16 you try out some of the classes. 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. See for yourself what fun and Wed. Aug 10 & 24 CASA interesting learning opportunities $10 The Court Appointed Special are available at EVAC. Advocate (CASA) is a non-profit 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Kindness Counts Wed. Aug 24 11:00 a.m. organization that recruits, trains, Free Wed. Aug 10 and supervises community volunteers to advocate for children Medicare Counseling who have experienced abuse and Spellbinders Storytelling 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. neglect in the community. Come Julie and Kathy are coming back Tues. Aug 16 see what this volunteer position for another fun-filled storytelling By appointment entails, how it works, and what you event. Stories help us make sense can expect out of this role. Paige of our world, impart a lesson, Cribbage Tournament Otto is their Community pass down history, and more. 12:30 p.m. Engagement Officer and will They can teach us how to love, to Wed. Aug 31 answer any questions. forgive, to be just, and to strive to $4 1:30 p.m. be better. Free but please Walk On! Thurs. Aug 18 register. 9:00 a.m. Free 1:15 p.m. Wednesdays Deadline: Tues. Aug 16 Thurs. Aug 25 $4 (4 wks) Deadline: Tues. Aug 23
8 July Trips Trip Allotment raffle on the way up. The bus will Red Rocks Amphitheater head home at 3:00 p.m. In 1936 the City of Denver began On Fri. July 1 you are allowed to 8:45 a.m. constructing the amphitheater in sign up for a maximum of two trips Tues. July 12 Morrison that opened to the public per month. On Tues. July 5 you $23 in 1941. On this trip, we’ll be may register for other trips that Deadline: Wed. July 6 stopping at the Colorado Music have space available. Hall of Fame and the visitor center. Picnic in the Park The visitor center is located at the Enjoy a relaxing picnic alongside top of the amphitheater and features Denotes lots of walking South Boulder Creek in Eldorado its own museum as well as Canyon State Park. beautiful views of Denver and the This is a great mountains. Expect lots of walking. opportunity for those Lunch on your own in Golden. Flower Garden & Shop who aren’t able to 9:00 a.m. The outdoor display and test hike but still want to Tues. July 19 areas at the CSU Annual Flower enjoy Colorado’s beautiful $5 (plus meal $15+) Trial Garden were established to scenery. This is not a hiking trip. Deadline: Fri. July 15 allow students, researchers, Please be prepared for packed industry representatives, gravel with some uneven surfaces. Estes Tram Ride homeowners, and extension Bring your own packed lunch. By Request personnel to learn, teach, and 10:00 a.m. Gain a bird's-eye view of Estes evaluate through horticultural Wed. July 13 Park without having to hike! The research. Bring your camera to $5 Estes Park Aerial Tram safely take amazing pictures of the Deadline: Mon. July 11 whisks you above the treetops to beautiful flowers. We’ll then go to the summit of Prospect Mountain. Old Town Fort Collins where you Walk at Waneka This tram is one of the few can eat and shop on your own. Take a morning stroll around European-style cable cars operating 9:00 a.m. Waneka Lake in Lafayette. in the U.S. Since 1955, it has Wed. July 6 This 1.2-mile walk has some shade carried more than 3 million people $5 (plus meal $15+) with beautiful views of the to the summit. Bring your camera Deadline: Tues. July 5 mountains. Bring water and a and your adventurous spirit for a snack. No meal. trip to the top. Lunch and exploring Bread Winner’s Café 9:00 a.m. on your own in town afterward. This cozy breakfast and lunch Thurs. July 14 TRIP A restaurant is located in Historic $4 8:30 a.m. Olde Town Arvada. Their Deadline: Tues. July 12 Thurs. July 21 traditional form of culinary $19 (plus meal $15+) preparation means that no Hot Latin Jazz Deadline: Mon. July 18 preservatives or artificial colors are Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra involved in the preparation of their Sextet presents an evening of dishes, only pure food with pure sizzling jazz music at The Parsons taste. Theater in Northglenn. The CJRO 10:30 a.m. Sextet will heat up your summer Thurs. July 7 with “Hot Latin Jazz, Celebrating $4 (plus meal $15+) the Music of Cuba and Brazil!” Deadline: Tues. July 5 The concert features some of the finest jazz musicians in the area Gamble: Century and will honor the history and We’re going up the hill to the heritage of these culturally rich Century Casino in Central City. countries. No meal. Relax and enjoy the ride as you’ll 6:30 p.m. be driven by motor coach to one of Fri. July 15 the best casinos. Don’t forget your $26 Kay Dreyer takes player’s card and your $1 for the Deadline: Fri. July 1 incredible photos on trips.
July Trips 9 Dougherty Museum Gabe’s Café Rockies vs. White Sox The Dougherty Museum in Gabe's Cafe is a family-owned By Request Longmont houses a collection of restaurant located in Frederick. Watch the Rockies take on the beautifully restored antique They serve breakfast and lunch Chicago White Sox in a shaded automobiles, including models all day and have a large variety of seat. Pack your lunch or buy powered by steam, electricity, menu choices. food on-site at the many and early internal combustion 10:30 a.m. vendors. Dress for the weather. types. Many of the cars date Mon. July 25 There are two handicap and back 100 years and still run. $4 (plus meal $15+) two aisle seats available. Let Among the museum's highlights Deadline: Wed. July 20 us know if you need one at are several Stanley Steamers, a registration. 1902 Mobile Steamer owned by 11:00 a.m. Boulder pioneer Andrew Macky, Wed. July 27 phonographs invented by Please arrive for trips no $20 (plus food $10+) Thomas Edison, and antique Deadline: Mon. July 11 later than 15 minutes farm equipment. Lunch on your own afterwards in Longmont. prior to the published 10:30 a.m. departure time. Fri. July 22 $13 (plus meal $15+) Deadline: Mon. July 18 August Trips Day at the Races Colorado Don’t forget your player’s card By Request Railroad Museum and your $1 for the raffle on the Spend the afternoon at There’s something amazing way up. The bus will head home Bally’s Arapahoe Park about trains at this Golden at 3:00 p.m. Horse Racing in Aurora. You can museum! The history of our 8:45 a.m. bet on the horses or just have great country wouldn’t be the Tues. Aug 9 some fun watching them run same without the hard work $23 around the track. Fee includes a executed in our railroad system. Deadline: Tues. Aug 2 choice of ham, turkey, or roast We’ll be embarking on a tour beef sandwich, potato chips, about the Pullman railroad Lazy B cookie, and soft drink. Please passenger car. Learn how this By Request choose at registration. passenger car had an impact on Established in the early 11:15 a.m. the civil rights movement and 60s, the Lazy B is a Mon. Aug 1 more. Train ride included. Wear western summertime tradition in $21 comfortable walking shoes. Estes Park. They feature an Deadline: Wed. July 20 Lunch afterwards at Beau Jo’s authentic cowboy meal and a show Pizza. featuring great comedy and live E.L.F. Grill 8:30 a.m. western music. Join us as we E.L.F. stands for everyone loves Fri. Aug 5 venture to the Dao House Lodge food and they’re located in $23 (plus meal $15+) for an evening of friends, fun, and Dacono. Their home-style Deadline: Fri. July 29 good food. Vegetarian and gluten- cooking is delicious, their staff is free options are available with friendly, and the prices are very Gamble: Bally’s advance request. Meal included. reasonable. We’re to Bally’s Casino in Black 3:15 p.m. 10:15 a.m. Hawk. Relax and enjoy the ride Wed. Aug 10 Wed. Aug 3 as you’ll be driven by motor $40 $4 (plus meal $15+) coach to one of the best casinos. Deadline: Thurs. July 7 Deadline: Mon. Aug 1
10 August Trips To be included in the initial Cinderella Denver Botanic Gardens registration, call EVAC at This Tony By Request 303-655-2075 with your name Award Green inside and out, Denver and phone number by winning Botanic Gardens began in 1951 Wed. June 29 at 4:00 p.m. musical and is considered one of the top delights botanical gardens in the United audiences with States and a pioneer in water Estes Tram Ride its surprisingly conservation. The Gardens is a See page 8 for description. contemporary dynamic, 24-acre urban oasis in the TRIP B heart of the city, offering take on the classic tale. The 8:30 a.m. unforgettable opportunities to production at Candlelight Mon. Aug 15 flourish with unique garden Dinner Theater in Johnstown $19 (plus meal $15+) experiences. This trip comes to us features an incredible Deadline: Wed. Aug 10 courtesy of the Denver Botanic orchestra, jaw-dropping transformations, and all the Gardens. They have provided a FACE Vocal Band moments you love - the motorcoach and guided tour for FACE is an internationally pumpkin, the glass slipper, the you. Restaurant and Café on site acclaimed all-vocal acapella band lavish ball, and more. Be for lunch. from Boulder. They have been transported back to your 9:00 a.m. captivating audiences for over childhood as you rediscover Mon. Aug 29 two decades with their infectious some of Rodgers and $4 (plus meal $15+) energy punctuated by an Hammerstein’s most beloved Deadline: Tues. Aug 9 endearing love of performance. songs, including “In My Own We’ll be catching their Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s performance outside at the Possible,” and “Ten Minutes Are you new to our trip Boardwalk Park in Windsor so Ago” in this hilarious and program? make sure you bring a folding romantic experience. Meal Be sure and pick up one of our “On chair as chairs are not included. The Road Again” brochures at the provided. Ther e will be food 4:45 p.m. front desk. It will give you trucks at the park. Thurs. Aug 25 guidelines and tips that will make 5:00 p.m. $61 for a successful trip. Thurs. Aug 18 Deadline: Mon. Aug 8 $4 Deadline: Mon. Aug 15 Bad Boys & Bawdy Girls Denver’s earliest tales were Rockies vs. rarely written by gentlemen, Rangers and polite company doesn’t By Request even discuss those kinds of Watch the Rockies ladies. Fortunately, Kevin take on the Texas Snow and Denver History Rangers in a shaded Tours is not a polite company, seat. Pack your lunch or buy at least not this time around. food on site at the many vendors. Rope burns and lead poisoning Dress for the weather. There are helped Denver fill its coffers two handicap and two aisle seats and its coffins. The shady available. Let us know if you ladies and killer cowboys are need one at registration. gone, so let’s dig into their 11:00 a.m. stories in safety! Meal on your Wed. Aug 24 own. $20 (plus food $10+) 10:00 a.m. Karen Kloberdans teaches a Deadline: Mon. Aug 8 Fri. Aug 26 variety of popular craft classes at $19 (plus meal $15+) Eagle View. Deadline: Mon. Aug 22
Classes 11 AARP Smart Fairy Garden samples of the types of cards we Driver Course This will be fun. You’ll will be making. Take AARP’s make a fairy garden. These 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon driving refresher course on safe miniature displays can be Fridays driving practices and rules of placed outside or inside! You July 22, Aug 19 the road. Most companies offer will get to pick out your $15 (each 1-day class) a discount on auto insurance for characters to place in your Deadline: Wednesday before course completion. garden. Check out the display 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. case for a sample. Instructor: Handmade Flowers Wed. Aug 31 Linda Addison. You will create hand-made $20 - AARP member 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon flowers. Linda will provide the $25 - Non-member Fri. Aug 5 materials for the flowers and the Deadline: Fri. Aug 26 $15 vase. These will look great in Deadline: Wed. Aug 3 your home. Your flowers will be Acrylic Paint: easy to care for, you won’t have Genealogy to water them, and they won’t Hydrangeas die! Instructor: Linda Addison. Repeated by Request Find your ancestors and record the information using the 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. This acrylic class can Thurs. July 14 accommodate those with very computer and other resources. Facilitators Sheryl Johnson $15 little paint skills to those more Deadline: Tues. July 12 advanced. All supplies and and Fred Trail will work 1-on- instructions are provided for 1 with students to show you you to have fun painting and how. Class is limited to 3 finishing a beautiful canvas people on the EVAC iPhone Introduction picture. See display case to see computers - tell us at Do you have a new phone the sample. Instructor: Judy registration if you need one. and you “kinda” know Schissler. Five more students can bring a how to use it? Learn the 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. laptop or I-device with basics of calling, texting, Tues. July 26 wireless capabilities. Some emailing, as well as working with $25 computer ability necessary. the camera and photos on your Deadline: Thurs. July 21 Bring a flash drive and pencil iPhone. Each day you will learn with eraser. new things, have the chance to 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. practice, and then bring your Fridays questions to the next class. This Bridge: Intermediate is a great learning format. Lisa This class is for players who July 8 - Aug 26 $20 (8 wks) will tailor the class to the features have taken lessons in the past or that class members want to who have mastered basic bridge Deadline: Wed. July 6 know. Class is suitable for iPad fundamentals through past users as well. You must know playing. Class content will Greeting Cards There’s nothing nicer than your Apple ID and password and expand participants' knowledge bring them to class. Repeat through evaluation of hands, receiving a handmade card! We will make four greeting participants are welcome! bidding practices, conventions, Instructor: Lisa Asmussen. play of hands, reading game cards for various occasions. Learn simple techniques to 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. play, and scoring as well as Thurs. & Fri. stressing bridge fundamentals. complete the cards such as stamping and die cutting. All July 14, 15, 21, 22 Instructor: Bobbi Jo Unruh. $30 (4 classes) 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon supplies and envelopes are included in fee. Linda Deadline: Mon. July 11 Wednesdays July 6, 20, Aug 3, 17 Addison is a certified $16 (4 wks) “Stampin’ Up” card instructor. Deadline: Tues. July 5 See the display case for
12 Classes Napkin Appliqué provided for you to have fun Taste of India Charger Plates painting and finishing a beautiful Join us and learn how to make Use beautiful napkins and a canvas. Some painting experience is Indian cooking easy. You are colored charger plate to create a helpful, but not needed. See display going to create the following meal unique decorative item that is case for a sample. Instructor: Judy from scratch: paneer '65, ghee perfect to give as a gift or use Schissler. rice, chana masala, rose milk. yourself. You don’t have to be 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Trust us, this will be a feast! ‘crafty’ to get stunning results! Tues. Aug 30 Instructor: Akila Arumugam. All materials provided. $25 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Instructor Karen Kloberdans has Deadline: Thurs. Aug 25 Fri. Aug 26 been teaching and crafting for $32 most of her life. She loves to Pen & Ink w/Color Wash Deadline: Tues. Aug 23 share recycled or inexpensive Combine pen and ink designs with creative ideas. watercolor washes to create Watercolor Painting 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. beautiful art. You will start with a Learn the magic of watercolor by Tuesdays base design and then make the doing a “painting with a purpose.” Aug 9, 16 drawing uniquely yours. Drawing Participants will all work on the $10 (2 wks) patterns will be provided. Washes same painting to learn new skills Deadline: Thurs. Aug 4 are done with watercolor paints and/ and techniques. Get the supply or watercolor pencils. Supplies list list at registration. New beginners Oil Painting available at registration. Instructor: call Sharon for supply tips. Instructor Mary Martin Sharon Krohn. No class Aug 24. Instructor: Sharon Krohn. welcomes all levels of artists 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon 12:30 - 3:00 p.m. into oil painting class. Veteran Wednesdays Mondays painters work on their choice of paintings. Beginners choose Session 1: SW Door way Session 1: Koi Pond from pre-selected paintings to July 13, 20 July 18, 25, Aug 1 learn basic skills. Two slots are $26 (2 wks) $38 (3 wks) reserved for beginners. Deadline: Mon. July 11 Deadline: Thurs. July 14 Participants will bring their own supplies and projects to work Session 2: Bir dhouse & Bir ds Session 2: Dahlia on. Tell us at registration if you July 27, Aug 3 Aug 8, 15 are a beginner and you will $26 (2 wks) $26 (2 wks) receive a supply list at Deadline: Mon. July 25 Deadline: Thurs. Aug 4 registration. 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Session 3: Tulips Dr agonflies Session 3: Her on Car d or Fridays Aug 10, 17, 31 small painting $20 (4 wks) $38 (3 wks) Aug 22 Deadline: Mon. Aug 8 $13 Session 1: J uly 8 - 29 Deadline: Thurs. Aug 18 Deadline: Wed. July 6 Rock Painting We will create a cute set of Wooden Flag Session 2: Aug 5 - 26 ladybug painted rocks. After We love our American Deadline: Wed. Aug 3 painting, you will finish them so flag. Today you will be making a they can go outside, sit inside a wooden flag that can be hung on Painting with planter or even be used as your front door or wall. This is an paperweights. Instructor: Linda easy project where you will be Bubble Wrap painting and using a hot glue gun. You’ll use bubble Addison. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Instructor: Linda Addison. wrap and paintbrushes to create 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon your painting giving it tons of Thurs. Aug 11 $15 Fri. July 8 texture and character. All $15 supplies and instructions Deadline: Tues. Aug 9 Deadline: Wed. July 6
Movement / Fitness Classes 13 To be included in the initial Chair Yoga Line Dance: registration, call EVAC at Enjoy all the healthy benefits 303-655-2075 with your name Introduction of yoga without getting on the EVAC & Zoom and phone number by floor! Targeted stretching Wed. June 29 at 4:00 p.m. You asked for this class and releases tension in the body we listened! This introduction returning it to proper class is for those who have Back to Balance alignment, as well as never line danced before. increasing range of motion and You will learn the basic steps Learn movements and exercises building strength. Yoga and the dances using those that you can do at home to keep exercises are done with the steps! It’s all about having you staying upright! Find out support of a chair to improve fun! Instructor: Rosalie what leads to losing your balance posture, flexibility, and Farrer. and understand how good posture and your feet work to support strength which means more 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. freedom of movement and less Fridays balance. Wear comfortable pain. Instructor: Dottie $20 (4 wks) clothing and bring water. Canes LaFleur. and walkers are fine. We will be Session 1: J uly 8 - 29 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. moving and walking a lot in this Deadline: Wed. July 6 Tuesdays class. Instructor: Dottie LaFleur. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Session 1: July 12 - 26 Session 2: Aug 5 - 26 Mondays $15 (3 wks) Deadline: Wed. Aug 3 Deadline: Fri. July 8 Session 1: July 11 - 25 $15 (3 wks) Session 2: Aug 2 - 30 Move It or Lose It - 1 Deadline: Thurs. July 7 $25 (5 wks) EVAC & Zoom Deadline: Fri. July 29 This 45-minute class is Session 2: Aug 1 - 29 designed to accommodate $25 (5 wks) Line Dance everyone in a fun and Deadline: Thurs. July 28 EVAC & Zoom supportive atmosphere. Great Get moving and have fun by class if you are just starting line dancing in this one-hour out or getting back into Be Fit Through Movement class for those who have line EVAC & Zoom fitness. Focus will be on danced before – intermediate improving strength, Improve your fitness level and advanced beginners. You through movement and exercises flexibility, proper alignment, know the basic steps so now and balance to help keep you designed to stimulate both brain it’s time to put it all together and body. Exercise can be done mobile. Class can be done and just have fun! Instructor: entirely seated or standing. seated or standing. Improve your Rosalie Farrer. leg and upper body strength, We will use a good sturdy 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. chair, two hand weights (or balance, and posture. Be ready Fridays with a good sturdy chair, two water bottles), and a fitness $20 (4 wks) band to have fun and get hand weights (or water bottles), and a fitness band or dishtowel. Session 1: J uly 8 - 29 healthy. Bring your own Instructor: Rosalie Farrer. Deadline: Wed. July 6 equipment to class. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Instructor: Rosalie Farrer. Session 2: Aug 5 - 26 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Tuesdays Deadline: Wed. Aug 3 Thursdays Session 1: July 12 - 26 $20 (4 wks) $15 (3 wks) Deadline: Fri. July 8 Exercise Classes Session 1: July 7 - 28 Some fitness and movement classes Deadline: Wed. July 6 Session 2: Aug 2 - 30 are offered both in person and by $25 (5 wks) Zoom, unless noted. You must Session 2: Aug 4 - 25 Deadline: Fri. July 29 register in advance and pay the class Deadline: Tues. Aug 2 fee by the deadline date to join any in-person class taught at EVAC.
14 Movement/Fitness Classes Move It or Lose It - 2 Session 1: July 11 - 25 Rosalie 11:15 - 12:00 noon $15 (3 wks) Farrer has Thursdays Deadline: Thurs. July 7 been teaching $20 (4 wks) exercise Session 2: Aug 1 - 29 classes at EV Session 1: July 7 - 28 $25 (5 wks) for many Deadline: Wed. July 6 Deadline: Thurs. July 28 years. Her Session 2: Aug 4 - 25 energy and Deadline: Tues. Aug 2 enthusiasm is Yoga Intermediate contagious! Start your morning off right with Yoga for advanced beginning and intermediate level Zumba Toning Sit and Stay Fit participants. No new beginners. EVAC & Zoom EVAC & Zoom The ability to get onto and off Shake up your fitness routine with The exercises in this low level the floor is required. You will this class for active older adults. It class are designed to improve need to bring a yoga mat, a focuses on strength training core strength, flexibility, strap/belt, two yoga blocks or exercises (using light weights or balance, coordination and books; and a blanket. Instructor: toning sticks) while dancing to the circulation. You will be seated Carolyn Priola. rhythm of fun Latin-based music. for the entire class. Instructor: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. It is a low to moderate intensity Rosalie Farrer. Mondays workout designed to reduce the 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon loss of muscle mass/strength that Fridays Session 1: July 11 - 25 $15 (3 wks) often comes with aging. Bring Deadline: Thurs. July 7 your own toning sticks or two 1-2 Session 1: J uly 15, 22, 29 lbs. weights to class, or tell $15 (3 wks) Session 2: Aug 1 - 29 instructor if these are not available Deadline: Wed. July 13 $25 (5 wks) to you. Instructor: Rosalie Farrer. Deadline: Thurs. July 28 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Session 2: Aug 5, 19, 26 Tuesdays $15 (3 wks) Deadline: Wed. Aug 3 Session 1: J uly 12 - 26 Zumba Gold® $15 (3 wks) EVAC & Zoom Deadline: Fri. July 8 Yoga Beginning Get fit to a Latin beat and have fun doing it! Zumba is a Latin- Session 2: Aug 2 - 30 Learn a lifetime skill for health $25 (5 wks) inspired workout that is part and relaxation. This basic Deadline: Fri. July 29 dance, part fitness. Zumba Gold beginning class focuses on is a modified class that uses easy relaxation and breathing, as well as increased range of -to-follow moves focusing on Key balance, range of motion, and motion and flexibility. You EVAC & Zoom - Attend in fun. Instructor: Rosalie Farrer. must be able to get onto and off person at EVAC or at home 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. the floor. Some EVAC through Zoom. To register for Thursdays equipment may be provided. in-person attendance see the $20 (4 wks) Bring a yoga mat, a strap or attached registration sheet. belt, two yoga blocks or two Session 1: J uly 7 - 28 Zoom classes require a $20 books; and a blanket or towel. Deadline: Wed. July 6 membership. Instructor: Carolyn Priola. See page 15 for more details. 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Session 2: Aug 4 - 25 Mondays Deadline: Tues. Aug 2 ***Programs with NO designation are at Eagle View. Register by deadline.
Center Services Information 15 VOA Lunch Outreach & Referral A hot, nutritious lunch is provided by Volunteers Do you need help and are unsure where to turn? of America, Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 Evon Benitez will assist you with completing a.m. Please reserve your VOA meal in advance. forms and finding needed services. You’ll need to For Mondays, reserve the Thursday before; for make an appointment to see Evon as she’s often Thursdays, reserve the Monday before. Call meeting with others. To make an appointment, Eleanor to make reservations at 303-655-2271 call Evon at 303-655-2079. Please leave a between 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mon. & Thurs. message. Daily meal donations are appreciated. $2.50 Donation per meal if age 60+ Tech Tuesdays $8.50 Mandatory charge if under 60 Need help with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? We will do our best to help you become more Senior Wellness Clinic comfortable using your device. Schedule an The Senior Wellness Clinic focuses on health appointment with Calvin at 303-655-2187. promotion and disease prevention for seniors 55+. Operated by Visiting Nurses Association Zoom Membership (VNA), services include foot care, health checks, You will need to purchase a Zoom membership for and blood pressure checks. The fee for foot care each newsletter in order to participate online. is $35 payable at the time of your appointment. Purchasing a membership will give you access to Foot care may be Kaiser covered with pre- all EVAC’s programs that are being offered on approval. Reduced fee available upon approval. Zoom for two months. Only Zoom members will Masks required for everyone. Call 303-655- receive the E-Blast with Zoom links. To register, 2075 for appointment. see page 1 on the registration sheet. Cost: $20 for Clinic hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. 2 months. Thursdays: July 14, 21, 28, Aug 11, 18, 25 July & August Membership Fridays: July 8, Aug 12 $20 Deadline: Ongoing Transportation Medical Equipment Loans Via Mobility - pr ovides specialized Basic medical equipment is available to loan out. transportation within the City of Brighton. Via Items may include wheelchairs, front wheel and can take you to medical appointments, grocery seated walkers, canes, crutches, toilet seat risers, shopping, and Eagle View, to name just a few of commodes, and bath benches. There is no the places you can go in Brighton. New Via guarantee what will be available at any time. users - call 303-447-2848 ext. 1014 to get Call 303-655-2075 for information. started. To schedule rides, call 303-447-9636. Free rides to and from Eagle View to seniors living in the Brighton Via service area are provided by funding from the Senior Advisory Board. FlexRide - This is an RTD ser vice. Call 303-299-6000 for reservations. The driver will pick up and deliver you anywhere within Brighton, Mon - Fri. 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost is the local RTD bus fare. Covid Test Kits Eagle View Adult Center and the Brighton Recreation Center have free Covid19 Test Kits available for free while supplies last. Stop by the front desk. Rodger & Dian Quist are longtime supporters of EVAC!
Center Information 16 “Back to School” Class Showcase Senior Advisory Board The purpose of the Advisory Board is to advise Did you know that Eagle View offers over 35 and assist in the needs and operations of Eagle different classes throughout the year? Have View. The Board will meet Tues. July 19 and you ever wondered . . . What do the wood Aug 16 at 1:00 p.m. Members are: Fran King, carvers make? Does yoga take a lot of Dave Thomas, Peggy Jarrett, Dan Buckner, Olly coordination? How complicated is square Ramirez, Steve Yarish, Bill Alsdorf, Heidi Storz, dancing? Can I really learn to watercolor? Judy Schissler, George Phillips, Gayle Shibao, Quench your curiosity! Get answers from the and Barbara Spakoski. Visitors are welcome. instructors at our two-hour open house. There will be class demonstrations, giveaways, and just plain fun as you try out Charitable Contributions some of the classes. See for yourself what Together we can continue to enhance the great fun and interesting learning opportunities are programs and services offered for seniors and available at Eagle View Adult Center. active adults in the Brighton area. Your financial 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. support will be recognized on the donor wall at Wed. Aug 24 Eagle View. All donations are tax deductible. Free Make donations payable to: Brighton United Senior Citizens, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601. Donor Opportunities for Wall Recognition: Friend: $100 - $499 Flix & Kicks: Movie & Concert Series in Memorial: $100+ Carmichael Park 650 Southern Avenue Sponsor: $500 - $999 July 4: Sisters of Rock 7 p.m. Benefactor: $1000+ July 14: Godzilla vs. Kong at Dusk July 21: Ronnie Raygun & the Big Eighties / Friends Program Fund Brighton BBQ 6 p.m. The Senior Advisory Board has established a July 28: Spider-Man: No Way Home at Dusk scholarship fund. The Friends Program Fund Aug 4: Chicano Heat 7 p.m. provides financial assistance to older adults to Aug 11: Sing 2 at Dusk participate in programs sponsored by Eagle View Aug 18: Titonic 7 p.m. Adult Center. The simple application form is Call 303-655-2126 for details available at the front desk. Applications must be Sponsored by the City of Brighton approved PRIOR to registering for the event. Donations to the fund are appreciated. PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE PAID BRIGHTON, CO 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 PERMIT NO. 31 Return Service Requested
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