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Eagle View Adult Center September & October 2021 Lottery Registration Call EVAC at 303-655-2075 with your name and phone number no later then Mon. Aug 30 at 4:00 p.m. See page 2 for more details. Car Show - Sat. Sept 11 Friday Feast - Fri. Sept 24 & Oct 8 Craft Fair Sign-up - Wed. Oct 6 Elvis is in the House - Tues. Oct 12 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2075 ~ evacinfo@brightonco.gov www.brightonco.gov
2 Center Information Table of Contents Page Registration Procedure for All Programs Continuous Drop-in Activities ....... 3 To lessen the amount of people entering EVAC at once, we will do a lottery registration, which will September Happenings.................. 4 & 5 begin in person Wed. Sept 1 at assigned times. October Happenings….…….….… 6 & 7 To be included, call EVAC at 303-655-2075 with your name and phone number no later Trips………...……………………. 8 & 9 then Mon. Aug 30 at 4:00 p.m. Classes...…………………………. 10 - 13 All names will be entered in the lottery and chosen randomly. You will receive a phone call Medicare Series.…………………. 14 on Tues. Aug 31 with your assigned registration Center Info & Cancellations …….. 2 & 15 time for Wed. Sept 1. To make registration run efficiently: Don’t Miss This …….………….... 16 * Arrive on time. * Registration form must be completed before Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. meeting with staff. Phone: 303-655-2075 * Do not fill out checks in advance. Location: 1150 Prairie Center Parkway * Payment is due at the time of registration. Brighton, CO 80601 * You can sign up for yourself and one other person for the same programs. Eagle View Center Staff * Only those with appointments will be Sue Corbett - Director registered on Sept 1. Donna Singer - Program Coordinator On Thurs. Sept 2, registration will open on a Evon Benitez - Information & Referral first-come, first-serve basis. Gayle Martinez - Administrative Assistant Calvin Perdue - Program Coordinator Online Registration Eleanor Maestas - VOA Meal Site Coordinator Starting Oct 1 Eagle View will now offer online Judy Walters - Front Desk/Rentals registration. Cindy Castro - Custodian If you’re interested in learning how this will Karen Mitchell - VNA Nurse work, please join us on Tues. Sept 21 at 1:30 p.m. *************************** During this presentation we will show you how to On The Cover: create a login and navigate our webpage. See Left Photo: Jeanette Chadwick, Chris Fretter, page 2 of the registration form. Janet Urban, Judy Walters, Mark Day, If you have registered for programs at Eagle View Mary Ann Ferrie in the past and have a Household Account with Right Photo: Sheryl Stoddard, Diane Figlewicz, us, you will have a unique username and Diane Berkland password. Please call the center after Sept 22 at 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 VOA Lunch create an account. A hot, nutritious lunch is provided by Volunteers of America, Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 Senior Wellness Clinic a.m. Please reserve your VOA meal in The Senior Wellness Clinic focuses on health advance: For Mondays reserve the Thursday promotion and disease prevention for seniors 55+. before, for Thursdays reserve the Monday Operated by Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), before. Call Eleanor at 303-655-2271 between services include foot care, health checks, and blood 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Mon. & Thurs. pressure checks. Fee for foot care is $35 payable at Daily meal donations are appreciated. the time of your appointment. Foot care may be $2.50 Donation per meal if age 60+ Kaiser covered with pre-approval. Reduced fee upon $8.50 Mandatory charge if under 60 approval available. Masks required for everyone. Call 303-655-2075 for appointment. Closed on Mon. Sept 6. Clinic hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Thursdays: Sept 9, 16, 23; Oct 14, 21, 28 Fridays: Sept 10, 17; Oct 8, 15
Continuous Drop-in Activities 3 Billiards Craft Time Are you looking for a great place Work on any DRY craft hobby to play pool? We have two tables such as tatting, knitting, Rosalie Farrer that are first-come, first-serve crocheting, and in the company of is an amazing during business hours. “Ladies others! all around only” play on Mondays between 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. instructor at 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mondays EVAC. 25¢ per day 25¢ per day Closed Mon. Sept 6 Bingo In-Person Join us in the dining room every Knit & Crochet Drop-in Drop in to knit or crochet with Cards, Cards, Cards! Thursday with Barbara as our New players welcome. Call the caller. One card per player. Win others. No instructor. 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. listed volunteer. gift cards! 12:15 p.m. Wednesdays Hand and Foot Thursdays Conference Room 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 25¢ per day Mondays Gift card prizes sponsored by: Room: Hawk/Heron Mexican Train Dominos Sept 2, 16; Oct 7, 14, 28: This is an easy game to learn - it’s Linda: 303-910-4221 Inglenook at Brighton regular dominos with a fun twist. Closed Mon. Sept 6 Sept 9, 30; Oct 21: Eagle View 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Senior Advisory Board Pinochle Pals Wednesdays 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Sept 23: Home Helpers Home Scrabble Tuesdays Care Room: Hawk/Heron Play Scrabble with others who enjoy the game. Sandy: 303-917-7153 Computers Available 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Computers with free internet are Cribbage Wednesdays 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. available when Falcon Room is unoccupied. You will need to Toys for God’s Kids Wednesdays reserve a time. When you arrive, Make and/or assemble wooden Room: Peer go to the front desk for assistance. cars to distribute to kids around Shirley: 720-685-3369 A cleaned and sanitized keyboard the world through “Toys for God’s Tournament: $4 will be checked out for you to use. Kids.” Call Dave at 303-637-7686 Wed. Sept 29 & Oct 27 for details. Free Wi-Fi 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Bridge Free Wi-Fi is available throughout Tuesdays 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. EVAC. Inquire at front desk. 25¢ per day Fridays Room: Hawk/Heron Ladies Billiards Wood Carving Drop-in Judy: 303-378-5226 This is “women only” time to Learn to carve wood or work on Please call if new. enjoy the pool tables. an existing project. Call Norm at 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 978-568-1191 to arrange free Pitch Mondays instruction. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. 25¢ per day 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Fridays Closed Mon. Sept 6 Tuesdays Room: Falcon 25¢ per day Shirley: 720-685-3369 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:00 Craft Time 8:15 Toys for God’s 10:00 Knit & Crochet 12:15 Bingo 12:30 Bridge 12:30 Hand & Foot Kids 12:30 Cribbage 12:30 Pitch 1:00 Ladies Billiards 8:15 Wood Carving 12:30 Dominos 12:30 Pinochle Pals 12:30 Scrabble
4 September Happenings Blood Pressure Screening Bunco Counseling. The Brighton Fire Department will Bunco is a fun game of dice filled 1:00 p.m. perform FREE blood pressure with laughter and prizes. No Mon. Sept 13 checks. New time! refreshments will be served at this $2 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. time. All Bunco players will be Deadline: Fri. Sept 10 Thurs. Sept 2/ Mon. Sept 27 asked to sanitize their hands before and after play. The Constitution Denver Broncos History 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. Nobody Wanted September 9th starts the 61st Thurs. Sept 9 & 30 EVAC & Zoom season for the Denver Broncos as $4 (per day) To commemorate its signing on a National Football League team. Deadline: Wed. before September 17, 1787, come to this Hear about the history of our historical presentation on the U.S. hometown team by NFL historian Evaluating Your Drug Plan Constitution. After the members of Scott Perry. Wear your best EVAC & Zoom the Continental Congress signed the football fan attire to enter a prize Medicare Open Enrollment is the Declaration of Independence, they drawing. time you can annually review and came up with an idea for a 2:00 p.m. change your prescription drug plan government - the Articles of Tues. Sept 7 to make sure your medications are Confederation - which turned out to $5 covered and you are getting the be ineffective. However, when Deadline: Fri. Sept 3 best deal. This program will help delegates met in Philadelphia in you evaluate your Part D coverage 1787 to devise a new plan for Meditation with a demonstration on how to government, they argued and Meditation can free us from stress, look up your medications using the compromised so much hardly allow us more joy, help us sleep, Medicare.gov system. Presenter anyone embraced the Constitution and give the body more energy. It Lisa Asmussen is a Medicare at the time. Presenter: Paul is so simple that anyone can specialist. Lisa will also cover Flanders. meditate and see its true benefits. prescription discount programs 2:00 p.m. You will be introduced to several such as Good RX. Tues. Sept 14 meditation styles to find one that 1:30 p.m. $4 works for you! You may meditate Fri. Sept 10 Deadline: Mon. Sept 13 in a chair or on the floor (bring a Free yoga mat or blanket). Meditation Deadline: Thurs. Sept 9 Active Minds: New York facilitator Cameron Cordova has EVAC & Zoom traveled world-wide in search of Car Show There’s no place in the world quite meditation techniques and has Everyone loves old cars, fancy like New York City. From practiced for 20+ years. This is a cars, fast cars - and Brighton has a Broadway to Wall Street, Little follow-up to our “Battling Belly lot of cars! They will be proudly Italy to Central Park, New York has Fat” class. displayed in our parking lot at our a history and an energy all its own. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Annual Car Show. Call Join Active Minds as we virtually Wednesdays 303-655-2075 to find out how to visit one of the world’s most Sept 8, 15, 22 get your car in the show. Brighton important cities. We’ll explore the $15 (3 wks) Jazz will be performing! city’s past and present, as well as Deadline: Tues. Sept 7 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. the important people and places that Sat. Sept 11 have shaped this unique city. Kindness Counts 1:30 p.m. This group is about fun, easy ideas Managing Grief Wed. Sept 15 for spreading a little kindness and Loneliness $6 throughout the community. Each Come learn about processing the Deadline: Tues. Sept 14 month we pick a project and work loss of relationships and the together as a group to be kind. challenges associated with To be included in the initial 11:00 a.m. loneliness, and other aspects of registration, call EVAC at Wed. Sept 8 grief and loss. Facilitated by 303-655-2075 with your name Andrea Durocher and Kelly Webb and phone number by from Pennock Center for Mon. Aug 30 at 4:00 p.m.
September Happenings 5 Feathered Friends: Temples There’s Gold in Eurasian Kestrel of India Them Thar Hills The Eurasian or “Common” Join us to EVAC & Zoom kestrel is the only non-native learn Let’s head into the hills to see the raptor that the Raptor Education intriguing boomtowns that filled the Front Foundation cares for. If you’ve facts about Range, and the mines that gave them ever been to Paris, Rome, or the temples of India, many dating a reason to be! Cities like Idaho Salzburg, chances are one of these back centuries. View the Springs and Georgetown got rich on falcons was spying on you from wonderful architecture, intricate metals, and on mining the men who the edge of an ancient cathedral. designs, and beautiful art inside mined the mountains, honestly and Learn about their long association the temples. A temple is reserved not! Presented by Denver History with humans in Europe and around for spiritual rituals and activities Tours, we will strike it rich in some the world. Your fee supports the such as prayer, meditation, of the mountain boomtowns that Raptor Education Foundation in sacrifice, and worship. They have given Colorado so much of its caring for injured birds. serve as a place to understand history. 1:30 p.m. and appreciate Indian art, culture, 2:00 p.m. Thurs. Sept 16 and religion for generations to Mon. Sept 27 $5 come. Instructor Akila $4 Deadline: Wed. Sept 15 Arumugam is from India and an Deadline: Wed. Sept 22 instructor at EVAC. Nutrition and Belly Fat 1:30 p.m. “Tiny” Hill’s Biggest Times As a follow-up to our “Battling Wed. Sept 22 Local historian Robin Kring shares Dangerous Belly Fat” program, $5 highlights, photos, music Nutritionist Diana Berkland will Deadline: Tues. Sept 21 recordings, and memorabilia from provide tips on choosing the right Tiny Hill’s hugely-popular Big food combinations for weight loss Cultivating New Band career and his personal and avoiding weight gain. She Relationships connection to the Brighton/Fort will provide information on hidden It is often challenging to make Lupton area. “America’s Biggest fats/sugars in food, weight loss new connections. This class will Band Leader” (all 350 lbs. of him) myths, and “eat this, not that” tips. focus on cultivating relationships packed national ballrooms at the Fun visuals will enhance this and nurturing new friendships. height of the Big Band era (1930 - interesting and educational Facilitated by Andrea Durocher 1940) recording over 100 records! program. Time after for questions. and Kelly Webb from Pennock Also learn about his Fort Lupton 1:00 p.m. Center for Counseling farm, Brighton radio station, and his Mon. Sept 20 2:00 p.m. three “fit for a country-music-song” $3 Thurs. Sept. 23 marriages. Robin Kring is a local Deadline: Fri. Sept 17 $2 historian/speaker/author. Deadline: Wed. Sept 22 1:30 p.m. Medicare Counseling Tues. Sept 28 Meet one-on-one with Ann Friday Feast $5 Brothers on Medicare issues. She Who doesn’t love John Denver Deadline: Fri. Sept 24 is specially trained on Medicare music? Back by popular request, insurance programs, including we have a special treat today with Cribbage Tournament Medicare Part D. Call Evon at Chris Collins performing Our monthly cribbage tournament is 303-655-2079 to make an everything John Denver. We’ll lots of fun and includes prize appointment. Adams County be serving tailgate ham winnings. Just drop in and pay fee residents with Medicare questions sandwiches, Craisin-broccoli to the tournament volunteer. All can also call Benefits in Action at salad, and dessert provided by players are to sanitize their hands 720-221-8354. Inglenook. before playing. No refreshments 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. 12:00 noon will be served at this time. Tues. Sept 21 Fri. Sept. 24 12:30 p.m. Deadline: Fri. Sept 17 $6 Wed. Sept 29 Deadline: Wed. Sept 22 $4
6 October Happenings To be included in the initial Flu Shots many different religions and registration, call EVAC at Platte Valley Medical Center will denominations. Through this 303-655-2075 with your name be here to give annual flu shots. architectural journey, participants and phone number by No appointment necessary – just will also learn about the growth of Mon. Aug 30 at 4:00 p.m. walk in. For more information, Denver and hear a few stories that call 303-498-3590. have linked hand in hand the 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. people of Denver with their faith. Craft Fair Sign-Up Thurs. Oct 7 Denver has more historic Our Craft Fair will be Sat. Nov 6 buildings devoted to religion than from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. All Spellbinders Storytelling you might realize. items must be hand-crafted. One The past storytelling was such a hit 2:00 p.m. table per person. If you are that we’re bringing Julie and Kathy Mon. Oct 11 interested in a table, call 303-655 back for another fun-filled event. $4 -2075 no later than Mon. Oct 4 Stories help us make sense of our Deadline: Wed. Oct 6 by 4:00 p.m. Leave your name world, impart a lesson, pass down and phone number. All names history, and more. They can teach Elvis is in the House! will be entered into a lottery us how to love, to forgive, to be It will be a great night! You will drawing. If your name comes up just, and to strive for better than we hear George Gray sing Elvis in the first 45 names drawn, you have. Be sure to stay after bingo Presley’s songs and learn Elvis will receive a phone call on Oct 5 for this great program featuring trivia. It will bring back lots of with your registration time to be two different storytellers. memories. We’ll be serving held on Oct 6. You will then 1:15 p.m. southern bbq pork sandwiches, come to the center at that time, Thurs. Oct 7 side dishes, and Elvis’s favorite select your table, and pay your Free cake! fee (cash or check only.) Due to Deadline: Tues. Oct 5 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. COVID, we will reduce the Tues. Oct 12 number of tables and no food will $7 be sold. If the health conditions Friday Feast Deadline: Fri. Oct. 8 in the community worsen, we Mandolin Ranch will be will cancel this event and you performing today. This duo Hair Sparkles will receive a full refund. features Charlie Provenza, a Add sparkle to your life. Silk hair Assigned Registration Times national mandolin champion, and tinsel is tied onto hair strands and Between 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. singer Billy Byrd. They play a can stay in for weeks. Hair must Wed. Oct 6 variety of music ranging from be straight or slightly wavy and at $35 per table rock, country, bluegrass, Irish, and least 5-6 inches long. Dates will a little gypsy too!! Lunch today be available when Sarah Hoskin- Top Ten Mistakes People will be Mexican lasagna, salad, and Clymer returns from her trekking Make When Dying cookies from Brookdale. adventure. Watch for flyers at EVAC & Zoom 12:00 noon Eagle View. Come and learn the top ten Fri. Oct 8 mistakes people make when $6 preparing for their eventual Deadline: Wed. Oct 6 Key death. An experienced estate EVAC & Zoom - Attend in planning attorney from Dolan and Churches of Denver person at EVAC or at home through Associates will share common EVAC & Zoom Zoom. To register for in person mistakes that if avoided will Not every Denver pioneer was out attendance see the attached result in a better transition for here to strike it rich on gold. Some registration sheet. Zoom classes your family upon your death. came to save souls and find riches now require a membership. See 1:00 p.m. in generosity, good works, and page 12 for more details. Wed. Oct 6 ministry. Presented by Denver History Tours, it's time to see ***Programs with NO designation Free are at Eagle View. Register by Deadline: Mon. Oct 4 Denver’s houses of worship across deadline.
October Happenings 7 Dream Therapy they are secretive, but efficient This introductory dream class will predators - hunting everything October Happenings help you get back in touch with the from moths to collared doves! Descriptions: Pages 4 & 5 magical world of your sleeping This is one of REF’s newest mind. We will cover topics such as ambassador birds, recently flying, visiting loved ones and old arriving from Michigan. Pictures Blood Pressure Screening pets, granting wishes, and resolving encouraged. Your fee supports 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. nightmares. There is no limit to the the Raptor Education Foundation Mon. Oct 11/ Thurs Oct 28 ways that dreams can heal our past in caring for injured birds. Kindness Counts and light our future. This 1:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m. workshop will show you how. Thurs. Oct 21 Wed. Oct 13 Facilitator Cameron Cordova has $5 studied dream healing for five years Deadline: Wed. Oct 20 Bunco and is an expert in the ancient art 1:15 - 3:15 p.m. known as Lucid Dreaming. First Arrivals: Thurs. Oct 14 & 28 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. The American Colonies $4 per day Mon. Oct 18 EVAC & Zoom $7 The Old World had most of its Medicare Counseling Deadline: Thurs. Oct 14 land and social status tied up in 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. the landed gentry. It had Tues. Oct 19 restrictive religious practices and By appointment Medicare Series customs as well. The New World Our annual Medicare Series begins offered numerous opportunities Cribbage Tournament Tues. Oct 19. See page 14 for 12:30 p.m. details. and free land, inspiring families Wed. Oct 27 to risk crossing the treacherous $4 Active Minds: North Atlantic. Presenter Paul Salem Witch Trials Flanders is a former high school history teacher. Wonderful Wolves EVAC & Zoom Ahh-woooooo!! It’s that spooky In 1692 in Salem, Massachusetts an 1:00 p.m. Fri. Oct 22 time of year again and it will be extraordinary series of events extra scary as we welcome the coupled with the hysterical reaction $4 Deadline: Thurs. Oct 21 W.O.L.F. Sanctuary and one of of the community resulted in the their wolf dog ambassadors. The Salem Witch Hunt. Hundreds of individuals were tried for the crime Cemetery Symbolism hour-long program will go over Jacquelyn Smith has done wolf biology, behavior, and of witchcraft and many were ecology. Additionally, the extensive research on cemetery executed. Join Active Minds as we program covers information about art and Victorian mourning seek to understand this astounding wolf dogs and the pet wildlife practices. She has a wealth of piece of early American history. crisis. Come see a live wolf dog in information about the hidden Speaker Mark Mertes has done person! meanings behind the symbols and extensive research on the subject. 11:00 a.m. art found on headstones. She will 1:30 p.m. Wed. Oct 27 also share unusual mourning Wed. Oct 20 $6 practices of old, as well as $5 Deadline: Fri. Oct 22 interesting Colorado tombstones Deadline: Tues. Oct 19 and cemetery tours. Join us after lunch for this “hauntingly” Massage Feathered Friends: entertaining program. Lots of We are actively working on Screech Owl time for questions and to view securing a massage therapist to start This month’s feathered friends is an artifacts. in Sept/Oct. More information will eastern screech owl, a common and 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. be available at Eagle View when diminutive owl found on the Mon. Oct 25 we have made the appropriate western side of Colorado’s Front $5 arrangements and background Range. Weighing only five ounces, Deadline: Thurs. Oct 21 checks to begin massage services.
8 September Trips Masks Required on Vans Growing Gardens at 10:30 a.m. All riders are required by Long Family Farm Thurs. Sept 23 Federal mandate to wear masks For the past 20 years, Growing $20 (plus food $10+) prior to and when boarding Gardens has brought sustainable Deadline: Fri. Sept 3 transit. While onboard one of agriculture education and food Hike A our vans you will be required to donations to over 136,000 wear a mask at all times. When Evergreen Lake Trail Boulder County residents. It is you arrive at the venue or located on 11 acres on the Long Rating: Easy destination it is at your Family Farm in Boulder. The “Stop and Smell the Roses” discretion to wear a mask unless 90-minute guided walking tour Evergreen Lake Trail is a loop trail the venue requires one to enter. will take you through their located near Evergreen, Colorado Mask mandates and other property, which includes a visit that features a lake and beautiful guidelines change often for each with their herd of goats. Lunch on mountain views. The hike is on a venue. your own in Old Town Louisville. flat, hard-packed trail that makes 9:00 a.m. for easy walking. Dress for Wed. Sept 15 hiking, pack your lunch, and Denotes lots of walking $11 (plus meal $15+) bring plenty of water. Don’t Deadline: Thurs. Sept 9 forget money for ice cream on the way home. Distance Round-trip: 1.4 mi. Denver Mob Tour Gardens on Elevation: +/- 7,077 ft. Join Denver Mob historian Tom Spring Creek Elevation Gain: +/- 42 ft. Hackett on this exciting bus tour The Spring Creek Gardens 8:00 a.m. through North Denver's Little in Fort Collins reopened in 2019 Mon. Sept 27 Italy! Explore former social after a year of renovations. Join $5 (plus ice cream $5+) clubs, homes, and haunts of some us for a 90-minute guided walking Deadline: Wed. Sept 22 of Denver’s most influential tour. Spend most of the Denver crime families, while tour outside learning about this Rockies vs. uncovering the truth behind beautiful park. You’ll also get to Nationals many of these legends. This trip visit their butterfly house with Watch the Rockies take on the is reserved for those who haven’t over 300 butterflies and 100+ Washington Nationals in a shaded gone before. Lunch after at tropical plants. Lots of walking. seat. Pack your lunch or buy food Gaetano’s. Lunch on your own in Old Town on site at the many vendors. Dress Trip A Fort Collins. for the weather. There are two 10:15 a.m. 9:00 a.m. handicap and two aisle seats Thurs. Sept 9 Tues. Sept 21 available. Let us know if you $24 (plus meal $15+) $19 (plus meal $15+) need one at registration. You may Deadline: Fri. Sept 3 Deadline: Tues. Sept 7 only register for one Rockies by noon game. See flyer at registration for Rockies vs. new bag policy at Coors Field. Helga’s German Dodgers 10:30 a.m. Restaurant Watch the Rockies take Wed. Sept 29 This authentic German home- on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a $20 (plus food $10+) style restaurant in Aurora serves shaded seat. Pack your lunch or Deadline: Thurs. Sept 9 amazing dishes that will not buy food on site at the many disappoint. You’ll feel like vendors. Dress for the weather. Trip Allotment you’ve been transported to There are two handicap and two On the first day of registration Bavaria! aisle seats available. Let us know (Wed. Sept 1), you are allowed to 11:00 a.m. if you need one at registration. sign up for a maximum of two trips Thurs. Sept 9 You may only register for one per month. You can only sign up $4 (plus meal $15+) Rockies game. See flyer at for one Rockies game. On Thurs. Deadline: Tues. Sept 7 registration for new bag policy Sept 2 you can register for other at Coors Field. trips that have space available.
October Trips 9 A completed 2021 North Side Tavern stories, and art intermingle to tell Outdoor Readiness Restaurant the tale of Colorado and the Assessment Form is This is a local favorite in American West. This Denver required at registration for Broomfield serving classic tavern museum, consisting of over fifteen both hikes. fare with a Colorado twist. exhibits spanning four floors, There’s a wide range of dishes to captures the pioneering and Hike B choose from making this a great individualistic spirit of Colorado. place for all. Lunch at Rendezvous Café in the Caribou Trail museum at a time of your choice. 11:00 a.m. Rating: Moderate Wed. Oct 13 10:15 a.m. Located in Caribou Ranch Open $4 (plus meal $15+) Mon. Oct 25 Space this 4-mile beautiful loop Deadline: Mon. Oct 11 $17 (plus meal $12+) trail near Nederland features wild Deadline: Thurs. Oct 21 flowers, aspens, open meadows, Top Golf and creeks. Dress for hiking, We’re heading to Top Golf in pack your lunch, and bring Haunted Thornton for 2 hours of play time Denver Tour plenty of water. Don’t forget on two bays. You won’t get money for ice cream on the way Join Denver bored with over 10 different History Tours for home. games to choose from. This isn’t Distance Round-trip: 4.0 mi. an exploration for your everyday golf range, so sign our incorporeal Elevation: +/- 8,569 ft. up to find out what makes this Elevation Gain: +/- 300 ft. counterparts. place so special. If this is your From the 7:30 a.m. first time at Top Golf, you will Tues. Oct 5 murderous rampage of Jack the need an extra $5 to pay for a one- Strangler to mansion basements $5 (plus ice cream $5+) time membership, payable at Top Deadline: Thurs. Sept 30 that are fields of bones, this is a Golf. Lunch after at Lazy Dog tour that will get you in the spirit Restaurant and Bar. of the season for spirits! It is not Denver Mob Tour 8:30 a.m. See page 8 for description. for the faint of heart, and some of Tues. Oct 19 the stories will be certain to turn Trip B $10 (plus meal $15+) your stomach. On this van tour of 10:15 a.m. Deadline: Fri. Oct 15 Denver we will stop for lunch at Wed. Oct 13 $24 (plus meal $15+) the midway point (on your own). Deadline: Tues. Oct 5 History 10:00 a.m. Colorado Center Tues. Oct 26 Calling all history buffs and $23 (plus meal $15+) Western aficionados! Artifacts, Deadline: Thurs. Oct 14 2019 EVAC Car Show Candlelight Dinner Theater: Peter Pan In the adventure of a lifetime, Peter, Tinkerbell, and the travelers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a band of fierce pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook. Meal included during this performance at Candlelight Dinner Theater in Johnstown. 4:45 p.m. Join us Sat. Sept 11 Thurs. Oct 28 See page 4 for more details. $57 Deadline: Tues. Oct 12
10 Classes To be included in the initial questions. Instructor: Lisa examples in display case). registration, call EVAC at Asmussen. Additional key rings can be 303-655-2075 with your name 10:00 - 11:15 a.m. purchased. Instructor: Donna and phone number by Mondays Landon. Mon. Aug 30 at 4:00 p.m. Sept 20, Oct 4 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. $13 (2 wks) Tues. Oct 5 Deadline: Thurs. Sept 16 $6 In-Person Classes Deadline: Mon. Oct 4 These classes are all in-person at Bridge - Intermediate EVAC. You must register in The intermediate bridge class is Genealogy advance by the deadline. Space for players who have taken Find your is limited. COVID restrictions lessons in the past or who have ancestors and will be in place as required. mastered basic bridge record the Masks are suggested for those fundamentals through past information using who have not been vaccinated. playing. Class content will the computer and other resources. expand participants' knowledge Facilitators Sheryl Johnson and AARP through evaluation of hands, Fred Trail will work 1-on-1 with Smart bidding practices, conventions, students. Class limited to three Driver play of hands, reading game people on the EVAC computers - tell us at registration if you need Course play, and scoring, as well as one. Five more students can In-person class is back! Take stressing bridge fundamentals. Class will be two hours long bring a laptop or device with AARP’s driving refresher course wireless capabilities. Some of safe driving practices and every other week. Instructor: Bobbi Jo Unruh. computer ability necessary. rules. Become a safer driver and Bring a flash drive and pencil get a discount on your auto 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays with eraser. New start time. insurance! If it has been three 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. years or longer since you have Sept 15, 29, Oct 13, 27 $16 (4 wks/2 hours) Fridays taken the course, you need to Sept 10 - Oct 29 repeat it to get the discount. Deadline: Mon. Sept 13 $20 (8 wks) Instructor: Dennis Gibbons. Deadline: Wed. Sept 8 12:00 noon - 4:30 p.m. Diamond Dots: Fri. Oct 15 Bookmarks Greeting Cards $20 - AARP member Learn how to create a beautiful Make amazing greeting cards $25 - Non-member diamond dots bookmark. You using a variety of materials. Deadline: Wed. Oct 13 will get to choose from a variety Learn simple techniques to of designs (see display case for complete three creative, pre- Android Q & A examples). If you enjoy doing designed cards per class (See Have questions diamond dots, the instructor will display case for examples.). In about your have other kits available for October, class may work on Android phone? purchase. No experience holiday cards depending on class Get the answers! necessary. Instructor: Donna vote. All supplies and envelopes This class will Landon. included in fee. Sign up for one cover basic usage of your smart 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. or more classes! Instructor Linda phone, texting, and call features Tues. Sept 14 Addison has been teaching crafts that add functionality. Class $6 and painting for 45+ years. She will cover adjusting settings for Deadline: Fri. Sept 10 is a certified “Stampin Up” various needs, as well as instructor. addressing the individual needs Diamond Dots: Key Rings 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon of participants. Class meets Create a beautiful two-sided Fridays twice with a week in between so diamond dots angel or Christmas Sept 10, 24, Oct 8, 22 you can practice and ask key ring. You will get to choose $15 (per 1-day class) from several designs (see Deadline: Wednesday before
Classes 11 iPhone Q & A examples.) Instructor: Karen Sharon for supply questions. Have questions Kloberdans. Instructor: Sharon Krohn. about your 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. iPhone? We have Tues. Sept 21, 28 Mondays answers! This $8 (2 wks) Deadline: Fri. Sept 17 Session 1: Succulent Bowl class will cover Sept 13, 20, 27 basic usage of your smart $38 (3 wks) phone, texting, and call features Quilting Intermediate: Deadline: Thurs. Sept 9 that add functionality. Class Gift Items will cover adjusting settings for This is the time of year to make Session 2: Orchids various needs, as well as those small, homemade gifts you Oct 4, 11, 18 addressing the individual needs want to sell at the craft bazaar or $38 (3 wks) of participants. Class meets make for your friends and Deadline: Thurs. Sept 30 twice so you can practice what family. We will provide a variety you learned. Lots of time for Session 3: Deer Card of patterns and walk you through Oct 25 questions. Instructor: Lisa how to make a couple of different Asmussen. $13 (1 wk) items (mesh grocery bags, etc.). Deadline: Thurs. Oct 21 8:30 - 9:45 a.m. Instructors: Cheryl Stoddard and Mondays Wilma Laughlin. Sept 20, Oct 4 Zentangle 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, $13 (2 wks) Thursdays relaxing, and fun way to create Deadline: Thurs. Sept 16 Sept 9 - Oct 14 beautiful images by drawing $20 (6 wks) structured patterns using pen and Iris Folding: Deadline: Wed. Sept 8 pencil. You will develop Holiday Cards drawing skills while learning Learn an easy folding technique Square Dancing patterns that are simple to draw using recycled papers to make Square Dancing is a fun way to when broken down into their gorgeous and unique greeting exercise! Class is geared to older basic element. You will start cards. You will complete three adults, where the pace and the with a base design and then make cards - Halloween, music is slower. No dance the drawing uniquely yours. All Thanksgiving and Christmas, or experience or partner needed and supplies are included in your take home materials to complete all abilities welcome. Instructor cost. Instructor: Sharon Krohn. the same. (See display case for Mike Olivieri is a professional 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon examples.) All supplies caller. COVID safety measures Wednesdays provided. Instructor Karen will be followed as required. Kloberdans has taught craft 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Session 1: Koala Card classes most of her life. Wednesdays Sept 8 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. $20 (4 wks) $13 (1 wk) Tues. Oct 19, 26 Deadline: Tues. Sept 7 $7 (2 wks) Session 1: Sept 8 - 29 Deadline: Tues. Sept 7 Session 2: Peacock Deadline: Fri. Oct 15 Sept 15, 22, 29 Session 2: Oct 6 - 27 $38 (3 wks) Painted Rocks Deadline: Mon. Oct 4 Deadline: Mon. Sept 13 We will be painting rocks to make some easy, cute Watercolor Painting Session 3: Fall Still Life decorative items for your home Learn the magic of watercolor by Oct 6, 13, 20 or to give as gifts. Rocks will doing a “painting with a purpose.” $38 (3 wks) be sealed for displaying Participants will all work on the Deadline: Mon. Oct 4 outdoors if desired. Make paper same painting to learn new skills Session 4: Halloween Card weights, garden markers, and and techniques. Get supply list at Oct 27 more. No painting skills registration. New beginners call $13 (1 wk) needed. (See display case for Deadline: Mon. Oct 25
12 Exercise Classes designed to stimulate both brain Line Dance Zoom Membership and body. Exercise can be done We are establishing a new policy EVAC & Zoom seated or standing. Improve your Get moving and for our Zoom program. You leg and upper body strength, will need to purchase a Zoom have fun by line balance, and posture. Be ready dancing in this membership each newsletter in with a good sturdy chair, two hand order to participate online. one-hour class weights (or water bottles), and a for both Purchasing a membership will fitness band or dish towel. Note: give you access to all EVAC’s beginners and This class was formerly called advanced programs that are being offered Move & Be Fit. Instructor: on Zoom for two months. Only beginners. No Rosalie Farrer. prior line dance experience Zoom members will receive the 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. E-Blast with Zoom links. To needed. Once you learn basic Tuesdays steps you will be dancing in no register, see page 1 on the $20 (4 wks) registration sheet. time! Instructor: Rosalie Farrer. Sept & Oct Membership Session 1: Sept 7 - 28 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. $20 Deadline: Thurs. Sept 2 Fridays Deadline: Ongoing $20 (4 wks) Session 2: Oct. 5 - 26 Deadline: Fri. Oct 1 Session 1: Sept 10 - Oct 1 Balancing Act Deadline: Wed. Sept 8 Dottie is back offering a one- Healthy Aging Session 2: Oct 8 - 29 hour workshop on better Exercise Program Deadline: Wed. Oct 6 balance. Learn movements and This class incorporates group exercises that can be done at exercises, relaxation techniques, home to keep you staying and health education for adults upright! No worries about 60+ with or without arthritis. Goal remembering them - you will get a handout. Find out what leads is to increase physical activity, Exercise Classes enable participants to manage their Exercise classes are offered both to losing our balance and arthritis, improve functional understand how the body works in-person and by Zoom, unless ability, decrease depression, and noted. You must register in to support balance. Posture and increase confidence in one’s feet are key so we will work on advance and pay the class fee by ability to exercise. Pre/post senior the deadline date to join any in those as well. Wear comfortable fitness tests are given to check clothing and bring water. Canes person classes taught at Eagle improvement so attendance is View. You must provide your and walkers are fine. Note: we essential. This program is will be moving and walking a own equipment if attending in sponsored by the Volunteers of person. Space is limited. lot. Note: You may sign up for America and the Arthritis only one class. Instr uctor COVID restrictions will be in Foundation. NOTE: There is no place as required. Dottie LaFleur. fee for this program, but you must 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. be committed to attending eight $6 per class weeks of classes twice a week. Key Session 1: Tues. Sept 14 Check your calendar before EVAC & Zoom - Attend in Deadline: Fri. Sept 10 signing up for this special class! person at EVAC or at home Session 2: Tues. Oct 12 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. through Zoom. To register for in Deadline: Fri. Oct 8 Wednesdays & Fridays person attendance see the Sept 29 - Nov 19 attached registration sheet. No Fee (8 wks) Zoom classes now require a Be Fit Through Deadline: Mon. Sept 27 membership. Movement EVAC & Zoom ***Programs with NO Improve your fitness level with designation are at Eagle View. movements and exercises Register by deadline.
Exercise Classes 13 Move It or Lose It! provided. Bring a yoga mat, a Zumba Gold® EVAC & Zoom strap or belt, two yoga blocks or EVAC & Zoom This 45-minute class is designed two books, and a blanket or Get fit to a Latin beat and have to accommodate everyone in a towel. Instructor: Carolyn fun doing it! Zumba® is a Latin fun and supportive atmosphere. Priola. Space is limited - must -inspired workout that is part Great class if you are just register in advance. dance, part fitness. Zumba starting out or getting back into 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Gold® is a modified class that fitness. Focus will be on Mondays uses easy-to-follow moves improving strength, flexibility, $15 (3 wks) focusing on balance, range of proper alignment, and balance to motion, and fun. Instructor: help keep you mobile. Class can Session 1: Sept 13 - 27 Deadline: Thurs. Sept 9 Rosalie Farrer. be done entirely seated or 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. standing. We will use a good Session 2: Oct 4 - 18 Thursdays sturdy chair, two hand weights Deadline: Fri. Oct 1 $20 (4 wks) (or water bottles), and a fitness band to have fun and get healthy. Session 1: Sept 9 - 30 Yoga Intermediate Deadline: Tues. Sept 7 Bring your own equipment to Start your week off right with class. Instructor: Rosalie Farrer. Yoga on Monday mornings for Session 2: Oct 7 - 28 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. advanced beginning and Deadline: Tues. Oct 5 Thursdays intermediate level participants. $20 (4 wks) No new beginners. The ability Session 1: Sept 9 - 30 to get on the floor is required. Deadline: Tues. Sept 7 You will need to bring a yoga mat, a strap or belt, two yoga Session 2: Oct 7 - 28 blocks or books, and a blanket. Deadline: Tues. Oct 5 Instructor: Carolyn Priola. 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Yoga Beginning Mondays Zumba Gold Toning® Learn a new lifetime skill for $15 (3 wks) EVAC & Zoom health and relaxation. This basic Session 1: Sept 13 - 27 Shake up your fitness routine beginning class will focus on Deadline: Thurs. Sept 9 with this class for active older relaxation and breathing, as well adults. It focuses on strength as increased range of motion and Session 2: Oct 4 - 18 training exercises (using light flexibility. You must be able to Deadline: Fri. Oct 1 weights or toning sticks) while get onto and off the floor. No dancing to the rhythm of fun EVAC equipment will be Latin-based music. It is a low to moderate intensity workout designed to reduce the loss of muscle mass/strength that often EVAC Safety Protocols comes with aging. Bring your All unvaccinated patrons should continue to wear masks own toning sticks or two 1-2 lbs. inside the facility at all times. Patrons are asked to social weights to class, or tell instructor distance by 6-feet whenever possible. if these are not available to you. Instructor: Rosalie Farrer. Wash your hands frequently. Several hand sanitizer stations 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. are available throughout the center for your use and Tuesdays safety. Always use hand sanitizer before and after playing $20 (4 wks) cards, games, or billiards. Session 1: Sept 7 - 28 Bring all your own equipment for fitness and craft classes. Deadline: Thurs. Sept 2 Stay home if you are sick or not feeling well. Session 2: Oct. 5 - 26 Deadline: Fri. Oct 1
14 Medicare Series “Everything You NEED to Know About Medicare” Free series provided by Benefits in Action and the Eagle View Adult Center. Classes are available in person at the Eagle View Adult Center and via Zoom. Call or stop by to register for these programs. Medicare 101 EVAC & Zoom This informative overview of Medicare covers how it works and what it covers, especially under Part A and B. Most people need to sign up for Medicare BEFORE they turn age 65! The evening program includes an in-depth review of Part D drug plans. Tues. Oct 19 @ 1:30 p.m. Deadline: Mon. Oct 18 -Or- Tues. Nov 2 @ 6:30 p.m. Deadline: Mon. Nov 1 Supplemental Plans & Part D EVAC & Zoom Part I. Lear n about Medicar e supplemental insur ance that may be needed to cover gaps in Medicar e Parts A and B and how to choose a “Medi-gap” policy. Part II: This Par t D - Prescription Drug Plan overview is for new Medicare recipients choosing the Plan A & B option, as well as review of 2022 changes for existing consumers. Drug plans and pricing change every year so you should review annually. Tues. Oct 26 @ 1:30 p.m. Deadline: Mon. Oct 25 Medicare Advantage Plans & Extra Help EVAC & Zoom Part I: How does Medicar e wor k when you sign up for HMO plans like United Healthcar e or Kaiser ? Typically called Medicare Advantage Plans (or Part C), these plans combine Parts A, B & D into one. Learn the pros and cons to consider before signing up for this type of plan. Part II: The Medicar e Saving Plans & Extr a Help Pr ogr am is a benefit available to individuals based on income to help pay for Part B and prescription coverage. Learn if and how you qualify! Tues. Nov 2 @ 1:30 p.m. Deadline: Mon. Nov 1 Medicare Part D Open Enrollment Need help enrolling in a Part D - Prescription Drug Plan? Meet with a Benefits in Action Medicare Counselor to get free one-on-one assistance. Call Evon at 303-655-2079 for an appointment. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Tuesdays Oct 26, Nov 2, 9, 23, 30
News & Center Information 15 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 View. The Board will meet Tues. Sept 21 and to participate in all center activities and programs. Oct. 19 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 Ramirez, Steve Yarish, Bill Alsdorf, Heidi Storz, at the EVAC front desk. Judy Schissler, George Phillips, Ellie Davis, and Payment is due at registration. Cash, checks, or Gayle Shibao. Visitors are welcome. credit cards accepted. Keep your receipt. Charitable Contributions The Center reserves the right to cancel any Together we can continue to enhance the great activity if minimum registration is not met. programs and services offered for seniors and Refund Policy for Cancellations: active adults in the Brighton area. Your financial support will be recognized on the donor wall at If the CENTER cancels the activity/trip: Eagle View. All donations are tax deductible. Full refunds will be given. Make donations payable to: Brighton United If YOU cancel BEFORE the deadline date: Senior Citizens, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Refund of cost, minus a $4 cancellation fee. Brighton, CO 80601. If activity charge is $4 or less, NO refund is given. Donor Opportunities for Wall Recognition: Allow 1 - 2 weeks to process refunds. Or ask us Friend: $100 - $499 to keep as a “household” credit for future use at Memorial: $100+ Eagle View. Sponsor: $500 - $999 Benefactor: $1000+ If YOU cancel AFTER the deadline date: NO REFUND IS GIVEN unless we can sell your Friends Program Fund spot. If you can’t go on a ticketed trip, DO NOT The Senior Advisory Board has established a give your space to anyone before checking with scholarship fund. The Friends Program Fund Eagle View to see if there is a waiting list. If there provides financial assistance to older adults to is NO wait list, you may give away or sell your trip participate in programs sponsored by Eagle View space. The person taking your spot must go on the Adult Center. The simple application form is van. Tell EVAC BEFORE the trip if someone is available at the front desk. Applications must be taking your place; one-day notice preferred. approved PRIOR to registering for the event. Donations to the fund are appreciated. Transportation Via Mobility pr ovides specialized tr anspor tation Outreach & Referral within the City of Brighton. Via can take you to Do you need help and unsure where to turn? Evon medical appointments, grocery shopping, and Eagle Benitez will assist you with completing forms and View, to name just a few of the places you can go in finding needed services. It is vital that you make Brighton. New Via users - call 303-447-2848 an appointment to see Evon as she’s often meeting ext. 1014 to get started. To schedule rides, call with others. To make an appointment, call Evon 303-447-9636. Free rides to and from Eagle View in at 303-655-2079. Leave a message. Via service area (provided by funds from the Senior Advisory Board). Medical Equipment Loans Basic medical equipment is available for loan. FlexRide - This is an RTD ser vice. Call Items may include wheelchairs, front wheel and 303-299-6000 for reservations. The driver will pick seated walkers, canes, crutches, toilet seat risers, up and deliver you anywhere within Brighton, commodes, and bath benches. There is no Mon - Fri. 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost is the local RTD guarantee what is available at any time. Call bus fare. 303-655-2075 for information.
Don’t Miss This! 16 Tech Tuesdays The Wall that Heals Need help with your laptop, tablet, or smart The 2021 tour of The Wall That Heals and Mobile phone? Whether it is setting up a Gmail Education Center will be making its sole stop in Colorado account or getting to know Zoom, we will do in Brighton Sept. 2 - 5. The Wall That Heals honors the our best to help you become more comfortable more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. using your device. Schedule an appointment Armed forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of with Calvin at 303-655-2187. the 58,279 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice fighting the Vietnam War. The Wall will be Teddy Bear Project located at Carmichael Park, behind City Hall (500 S. 4th The Child Rescue Foundation gives stuffed Ave.) and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the animals to Metro area children in crisis (those public. in safe houses due to domestic violence or Candlelight Ceremony homelessness). In 2019, over 10,000 teddy A candlelight ceremony will be held at The Wall That bears were distributed and Eagle View alone Heals featuring speakers to follow including Mayor donated 145! The need is even greater in 2021. Gregory Mills, Councilman Tim Watts, Adams County Share the love by donating a huggable-size Commissioner Charles “Chaz” Tedesco, and local veteran NEW stuffed bear or animal. The bears will be George Ryan. Fri. Sept 3 at 6:30 p.m. collected until Nov. 9 and tagged by our “Kindness Counts” group. Start buying now Art in the Park and store in a smoke-free home or drop off at The City of Brighton will host its fourth annual Art in the Eagle View starting in October. Questions: Park festival. This one-day festival will give attendees the Donna at 303-655-2077. opportunity to meet with local, regional, and international artists showcasing their best work. Enjoy live musical performances, artist demonstrations, and entertain children Zoom Membership with interactive art activities. We are establishing a new policy for our Zoom Carmichael Park, 650 Southern Street programs. You will now need to purchase a 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Zoom membership each newsletter in order to Sat. Sept 18 participate online. Purchasing a membership will give you access to all EVAC’s programs Trash Bash that are being offered on Zoom for 2 months. Drop off unwanted furniture, appliances, doors, lawn Only those who have paid for a Zoom equipment, lumber, etc. Suggested donation of $10 to membership will receive the E-Blast emailed defray costs. No hazardous materials. Wastewater Plant, newsletter containing the Zoom links. To 325 Kuner Road. Seniors can request pickup by calling register, see page 1 on the registration sheet. 303-655-2087. Thurs. Sept 23 and Sat. Sept 25 Sept & Oct Membership $20 Cemetery Walk Deadline: Ongoing Brighton’s annual Cemetery Walk will be held on Sat. Oct 2. For more information, call Rhiannon Natali at 303-655-2090 PRESORTED STANDARD US POSTAGE 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 PAID BRIGHTON, CO PERMIT NO. 31 Return Service Requested
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