Eagle View Adult Center - September & October 2022 - City of Brighton
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Eagle View
Adult Center
September & October 2022
Car Show
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Sat. Sept 10
Buffalo Soldiers
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Sat. Sept 24
Lottery Registration
Call EVAC at 303-655-2075 with your
name and phone number no later
than Tues. Aug 30 at 4:00 p.m.
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
• Anyone 55 years of age or older is given priority
Continuous Drop-in Activities ....... 3 to participate in all center activities and programs.
Sept Happenings……..................... 4 & 5 • If adults age 40 - 54 want to attend a class or
Oct Happenings……...…….…...… 6 & 7 program they will be added to a wait list. Inquire
at the EVAC front desk.
Trips………...……………………. 8 - 10 • 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 Thurs. Sept 1 at
assigned times. If YOU cancel BEFORE the deadline date:
• To be included, call EVAC at 303-655-2075 Refund of cost, minus a $4 cancellation fee.
with your name and phone number no later If activity charge is $4 or less, NO refund is given.
than Tues. Aug 30 at 4:00 p.m. Allow 1 - 2 weeks to process refunds. You can
• All names will be entered in the lottery and also apply your refund as a “household” credit for
chosen randomly. You will receive a phone call future use at Eagle View.
on Wed. Aug 31 with your assigned registration If YOU cancel AFTER the deadline date:
time for Thurs. Sept 1. See instructions below. NO REFUND IS GIVEN unless we can sell your
• To make Sept 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.
* When registering, you can sign up for all Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
activities listed in the newsletter (both Phone: 303-655-2075
months). Note: limit of two trips on Sept 1. Location: 1150 Prairie Center Parkway
* Only those with appointments will be Brighton, CO 80601
registered on Sept 1. ***************************
• On Fri. Sept 2, registration will open on a Eagle View Center Staff
first-come, first-serve basis.
Sue Corbett - Director
Online Registration Calvin Perdue - Program Coordinator
• If you have registered for programs at Eagle View Evon Benitez - Information & Referral
in the past and have a “household account” with Gayle Martinez - Administrative Assistant/Front Desk
us, you will have or already have been assigned a Madison Westmoreland - Program Coordinator
unique username and password. Call the center at Fabiola Benitez - Custodian
303-655-2075 for your temporary login Eleanor Maestas - VOA Meal Site Coordinator
information. If new to the Center and not needing Judy Walters - Front Desk/Rentals
help, you can visit http://evac.brightonco.gov to Julie Hays - VNA Nurse
create an account. ***************************
• Online registration will begin on Fri. Sept 2. at On The Cover:
8:00 a.m. Left Photo: Kim Swarts at the 2021 EVAC Car Show
Right Photo: Buffalo Soldiers
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.
12:15 p.m. Josie Villalva
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. has been volunteering
Thursdays Wednesdays in the kitchen since
2013.
Computers Available Scrabble
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 Closed on Sept 5
comfortable using your device.
Ladies Billiards Schedule an appointment with Pinochle Pals
This is “women only” time to Calvin at 303-655-2187. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
enjoy the pool tables. Tuesdays
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Toys for God’s Kids Room: Falcon
Mondays Make and/or assemble wooden
25¢ per day cars to distribute to kids around Cribbage
Closed on Sept 5 the world through “Toys for God’s 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Kids.” Call Dave at 303-637-7686 Wednesdays
Lending Library for details. Room: Peer
Borrow books from the library for 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Shirley: 720-685-3369
free and keep them as long as you Tuesdays Tournament: $4
need. Do NOT re-shelve books - 25¢ per day Wed. Sept 28, Oct 26
our volunteer librarians do that for
us. We accept donations of large Wood Carving Drop-in Bridge
print and paperback books only. Learn to carve wood or work on 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
an existing project. Call Norm at Fridays
978-568-1191 to arrange free Room: Talbot
instruction. Judy: 303-378-5226
Center is Closed 8:15 - 10:15 a.m. Please call if new
Tuesdays
Mon. Sept 5 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 September Happenings
To be included in the initial Friday Feast Kindness Counts
registration, call EVAC at Who doesn’t love John Denver Ever wish you could make a
303-655-2075 with your name music? Back by popular request, difference in Brighton? You can!
and phone number by we have a special treat today with This group is about fun, easy ideas
Tues. Aug 30 at 4:00 p.m. Chris Collins performing for spreading a little kindness
everything John Denver. We’ll be throughout the community. Each
Walk On! serving cheesy meatball sliders, month we pick a project. Call Sue at
Explore trails in the salad, and dessert. 303-655-2075 with questions.
Brighton area! First day 12:00 noon 11:00 a.m.
meet in the EVAC lobby; after that Fri. Sept 9 Wed. Sept 14
we will meet at selected locations. $6
Wear layered clothing, good Deadline: Wed. Sept 7 Duplicate Bridge
walking shoes, and bring water. The object of duplicate is for a team
Leader: Chris Howell. Car Show of two to play all other teams using
9:00 a.m. Everyone pre-determined four-hand boards.
Wednesdays loves old You and your partner are competing
Sept 7 - 28 cars, fancy against all other partners to bid and
$4 (4 wks) cars, fast cars and Brighton has a win the best hand on each board.
Deadline: Ongoing lot of cars! They will proudly be Instruction on playing duplicate and
displayed in our parking lot at our scoring will be reviewed and
Annual Car Show. Call Sue 303- discussed each session. You MUST
Movie: Poms have a partner to play Duplicate
After moving to a retirement 655-2076 to find out how to get
your car in the show. Brighton Bridge and should use the same
community, introverted Martha partner for this two-day challenge.
(Diane Keaton) hopes to be left Jazz will be performing
throughout the morning. Tell us your partner at registration.
alone but, instead, befriends a fun- Facilitator: Bobbi Jo Unruh.
loving neighbor. After coming out Everyone’s welcome - come and
check it out! 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
of her shell, the two form a Wed. Sept 14 & 28
cheerleading squad with their 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Sat. Sept 10 $10 (2 wks)
fellow young-at-heart seniors and Deadline: Mon. Sept 12
learn it’s never too late to follow
your dreams, even when the odds Blood Pressure Screening Fast Cars & Fancy Women
are stacked against you. Rated PG- The firefighters from the Brighton EVAC & Zoom
13. 1 hr/31min. Free, but please Fire Department will perform Take a trip through the many
register. FREE blood pressure checks for different cars of our past and learn
1:00 p.m. one hour. Stop by! how women helped sell those cars.
Wed. Sept 7 Mon. Sept. 12 @ 10:30 a.m. This unique car talk will include
Deadline: Tues. Sept 6 Thurs. Sept. 29 @ 10:30 a.m. pictures, model cars, and James
Bond - from the Model T to the
Bunco Thursdays Feathered Friends: futuristic Mercedes Biome.
Bunco is an easy and American Kestrel Presenter: Marydean Purves.
fun game of dice. The smallest species of falcon 1:30 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon of found in the United States, these Wed. Sept 14
fun, laughter, and tiny raptors are often mistaken for $5
prizes. We request that all Bunco robins or other songbirds. Make no Deadline: Fri. Sept 9
players sanitize their hands before mistake, however; they are true
and after play. falcons and live here year-round, Key
1:15 p.m. right in or near our backyards! EVAC & Zoom - Attend in
Thursdays 1:00 p.m. person at EVAC or at home
Sept 8 & 22 Tues. Sept 13 through Zoom. To register for in
$4 (each day) $5 -person attendance, see the
Deadline: Wed. before Deadline: Fri. Sept 9 attached registration sheet.
Zoom classes now require a
membership. See page 15 for
more details.
September Happenings 5
Medicare Counseling Facilitated by Jody Pierce and The Challenges
You can receive one-on-one Rian Razo from Pennock Center of Communication
assistance on Medicare issues from for Counseling. Come join this presentation and
Ann Brothers. She is specially 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. learn how to express your feelings
trained on Medicare insurance Wednesdays and needs, how to listen with
programs, including Medicare Part Sept 21 - Oct 12 empathy and understanding, and
D. Call Evon at 303-655-2079 to $2 (4 wks) how to manage your own reactions
make an appointment. For general Deadline: Tues. Sept 20 in communicating with others.
Medicare questions you can also Facilitated by Pennock Center for
call Benefits in Action at 720-221- Spellbinders Storytelling Counseling staff.
8354. Counseling by appointment Julie and Kathy are coming back 2:00 p.m.
only. Note: There will be no for another fun-filled storytelling Wed. Sept 28
counseling available in October. event. Stories help us make $2
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. sense of our world, impart a Deadline: Mon. Sept 26
Tues. Sept 20 lesson, pass down history, and
Deadline: Fri. Sept 16 more. They can teach us how to
love, to forgive, to be just, and to
Harry S.
Active Minds: strive to be better. Free, but Truman
please register. EVAC & Zoom
The Evolution of NATO Most historians
EVAC & Zoom 1:15 p.m.
Thurs. Sept 22 admire this tough,
Created after World War II, the bow-tied man from
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Deadline: Tues. Sept 20
Missouri for his candor, courage,
(NATO) played a pivotal role in determination, and occasional
fighting and ultimately winning the Buffalo Soldiers blunder. His were some of the most
Cold War. Subsequently, NATO Eagle View is difficult decisions any President has
took on different roles in countries honored to be had to make after being thrust into
like Bosnia and Afghanistan. hosting a special the job after FDR's death. Presenter
Recently, the role of NATO in presentation by the Paul Flanders is a former high
Europe has been revisited in the Buffalo Soldiers of school history teacher and monthly
midst of the Russian invasion of the American West. The soldiers presenter at EVAC.
Ukraine. Join Active Minds as we along with their horses will 1:30 p.m.
take a look at the triumphs and perform historical re-enactments Thurs. Sept 29
challenges of NATO and how it including mounted Calvary drills $4
continues to adapt to the 21st- and the saber drill. Incredible Deadline: Wed. Sept 28
century landscape. horses and stories you never
1:30 p.m. knew. Bring your family. This
Wed. Sept 21 program will be outside of Eagle Readers Theatre
$5 View with bleacher seating. Performance
Deadline: Tues. Sept 20 Sat. Sept 24 The Readers Theatre
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. performances are
Grief Support Group always a lot of fun and only last
about 20 minutes. Drop in for the
Whether you've experienced a Cribbage Tournament free show and support our hard-
recent loss or one that was a while Our monthly cribbage
ago, having a place to gain support working acting troupe! Play is
tournament is lots of fun and done in time to take advantage of
can make a world of difference. includes prize winnings. Just
This confidential group will the VOA lunch afterwards. RSVP
drop-in and pay the fee to the necessary for lunch by Mon. Sept
provide grief education, tools for tournament volunteer. All
coping, and an opportunity to talk 26; call
players are to sanitize their hands 303-655-2271.
with others who are also grieving. before playing. 11:00 a.m.
12:30 p.m. Thurs. Sept 29
Center is Closed on Wed. Sept 28 Free
$4
Mon. Sept 5
6 October Happenings
To be included in the initial number. All names will be entered Space Age
registration, call EVAC at into a lottery drawing. If your name History
303-655-2075 with your name comes up in the first 49 names EVAC & Zoom
and phone number by drawn, you will receive a phone call During the time
Tues. Aug 30 at 4:00 p.m. on Oct 6 with your registration time that has passed since the first
to be held on Oct 7. At your satellite launch in 1957, astronauts
assigned time, you will come to the have walked on the moon, probes
Teddy Bear Project Center, select your table, and pay
The Child Rescue Foundation have explored the solar system,
your fee (cash or check only.) We and thousands of planets have
gives stuffed animals to Metro anticipate that the number of tables
area children in crisis (those in been discovered around other
will be increased over last year but stars. In this talk, Joe Wiggins
safe houses due to domestic due to Covid, we shall see. If the
violence or homelessness). In will highlight some of the major
health conditions in the community space exploration milestones of
2021 they distributed over 10,000 worsen, we will cancel this event
teddy bears and Eagle View the past and also will discuss
and you will receive a full refund. current and exciting new
alone donated 89! Share the love Assigned registration times will be
by donating a huggable size developments in space
between 8:15 -10:00 a.m. exploration. Joe is a former
NEW stuffed bear or animal. We Fri. Oct 7
will collect them Oct 3 through aerospace engineer and worked at
$35 per table the Johnson Space Center in
Nov 8.
Houston.
Getting Ready for 1:15 p.m.
Balance Safety Medicare Enrollment Thurs. Oct 13
Dr. Eric Anderson of Brighton $5
This is your chance to learn all about
Clinic of Chiropractic will be Deadline: Mon. Oct 10
here to help expand your what’s new for 2023 Medicare.
knowledge and understanding of What are your costs? Will your
your body and health in regard to drugs still be covered? Don’t forget Friday Feast
balance. He will discuss recent to check your Medicare plan to be Molly Kaufman doesn’t just play
studies and share information and sure your drugs and medical needs the piano, she really plays the
tips to help keep you safe. are still appropriately covered. Not piano! Ragtime, oldies, and so
1:30 p.m. sure how? Attend this session. Our much more are in store for you
Medicare information series will today. Prior to the performance,
Wed. Oct 5
continue in November. we will serve sesame chicken
Free
1:30 p.m. salad, fruit, and dessert.
Deadline: Mon. Oct 3
Mon. Oct 10 12:00 noon
Free Fri. Oct 14
Flu Shots Deadline: Fri. Oct 7 $6
Platte Valley Medical Center will Deadline: Wed. Oct 12
be here to give annual flu shots.
No appointment necessary - just
Feathered Friends:
walk in. For more information, Barred Owl
call 303-498-3590. As Halloween approaches, be sure
8:00 - 11:00 a.m. not to miss this month’s Feathered Key
Thurs. Oct 6 Friends. Our guest will be a barred EVAC & Zoom - Attend in
owl, a.k.a., the “hoot owl” of the person at EVAC or at home through
Deep South and East Coast. These Zoom. To register for in-person
Craft Fair Sign-Up adaptable and bold owls are found
Our Craft Fair will be Sat. Nov 5 attendance see the enclosed
almost everywhere except the Rocky registration sheet. Zoom classes
from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. All Mountains, because they like humid
items must be handcrafted. One now require a membership. See
and/or hot weather! page 15 for more details.
table per person. If you are 1:00 p.m.
interested in a table, call 303-655 Tues. Oct 11 ***Programs with NO designation
-2075 no later than Wed. Oct 5. $5 are at Eagle View. Register by the
Leave your name and phone Deadline: Fri. Oct 7 deadline listed.
October Happenings 7
Denver Decades: 1900 - 1930 Medicare 101 Movie: Young Frankenstein
EVAC & Zoom Ready to learn about This Mel Brooks classic comedy
From 1900 to 1930, Denver Medicare? Whether you are film follows American physician
embraced the City Beautiful turning 65 in the next few months Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (Gene
movement and remade itself; or are already enrolled in Wilder) as he learns that he has
changed from a city built on public Medicare, you’ll learn about all inherited his infamous grandfather's
transit to one looking to cars for its the Medicare alphabet – A, B, C, estate in Transylvania. Struggling
future, shaking off the Victorian D, etc. Bring your questions! to prove that his grandfather was
styles of its earlier days. Join Kevin We'll have answers. Our not as insane as people believe, Dr.
Snow from Denver History Tours for Medicare information series will Frankenstein soon begins to
an exploration of an amazing thirty continue in November. recreate the experiments of
years in Denver’s history and built 1:30 p.m. reanimating a dead body. Rated PG.
environment. Tues. Oct 25 1 hr/46min. Free, but please
1:30 p.m. Free register.
Tues. Oct 18 Deadline: Mon. Oct 24 1:00 p.m.
$4 Mon. Oct 31
Deadline: Thurs. Oct 13 Colorado Ghost Stories Deadline: Fri. Oct 28
Ghosts, goblins, witches galore.
Active Minds: Jack-o-Lantern light the door.
Monsters & Legends Come sit a spell and hear the lore October Happenings
EVAC & Zoom of ghastly apparitions, witches
Join Active Minds for a journey into and more. Time Traveling with Descriptions: Pages 4 & 5
the world of monsters and legends. Jackie Smith will make you
From the vampires of Eastern scream with delight; only if
Europe to the stories of werewolves, you’re there, you’ll be in for a
Blood Pressure Screening
zombies, and more, we will explore 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
fright!
the origins and history of familiar Thurs. Oct 13
1:30 p.m.
(and not so familiar) tales and how &
Thurs. Oct 27
they have evolved and grown over Mon. Oct 24
$4
time. Deadline: Tues. Oct 25
1:30 p.m.
Bunco Thursdays
1:15 - 3:15 p.m.
Wed. Oct 19
$5
Readers Thurs. Oct 13 & 27
Deadline: Tues. Oct 18 Theatre $4 each day
Performance Kindness Counts
Age of Reform: 1820 - 1850 The Readers
11:00 a.m.
EVAC & Zoom Theatre performances are always
Wed. Oct 12
Starting with the extraordinary a lot of fun and only last about 20
concept for that time period of minutes. Drop in for the free Duplicate Bridge
giving all adult males the right to show and support our hard- 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
vote, Americans believed they could working acting troupe! Play is Wed. Oct 12 & 26
improve the culture. Consequently, a done in time to take advantage of $10 (2 wks)
series of reform movements began the VOA lunch afterwards.
such as temperance, abolition of RSVP necessary for lunch by Cribbage Tournament
slavery, public education, insane Mon. Oct 24; call 303-655-2271. 12:30 p.m.
asylums, evangelism, and women’s 11:00 a.m. Wed. Oct 26
rights. Presenter: Paul Flanders. Thurs. Oct 27 $4
1:30 p.m. Free
Thurs. Oct 20 Walk On!
$4 9:00 a.m.
Deadline: Wed. Oct 19 Wednesdays
$4 (4 wks)8 September Trips
masterpieces, animal carnage, and peppers) and an order of flan for
Trip Allotment dessert!
more have marked its length. You
On Thurs. Sept 1 you are allowed 10:15 a.m.
will explore this area on a van tour
to sign up for a maximum of two Thurs. Sept 15
with Kevin Snow. Meal on your
trips per month. On Fri. Sept 2 $4 (plus meal $15+)
own.
you may register for other trips Deadline: Tues. Sept 13
10:00 a.m.
that have space available.
Mon. Sept 12
$23 (plus meal $15+) Day at the Races
Deadline: Wed. Sept 7 Spend the afternoon at Bally’s
Denotes lots of walking Arapahoe Park Horse Racing in
Gamble: Century Aurora for a Day at the Races. You
We’re going up the hill to can bet on the horses or just have
Travel Film: some fun watching them run
The Heart of Italy Century Casino in Central City.
Relax and enjoy the ride as you’ll around the track. Fee includes
By Request choice of ham, turkey, or roast beef
be driven by motor coach to one of
The film, shown at Parson’s sandwich, potato chips, cookie, and
the best casinos. Don’t forget your
Theater in Northglenn, highlights soft drink. Please choose at time of
player’s card and $1 for the raffle
the geological center of Italy in its registration.
on the way up. Bus will head
only land-locked state, Umbria. 11:15 a.m.
home at 3:00 p.m.
Follow its narrow winding streets, Mon. Sept 19
8:45 a.m.
tight passageways, and back alleys $24
Tues. Sept 13
and see where they might lead. Deadline: Wed. Sept 7
$23
The journey will end with a visit to
Deadline: Wed. Sept 7
Italy’s largest inland lake, Lake Kirkland Museum of
Tracimeno. Lunch after at Olive Fine & Decorative Art
Garden.
Buffalo Bill
Museum & Grave Kirkland Museum of Fine &
9:00 a.m. Decorative Art in Denver contains
Wed. Sept 7 By Request
Venture with us to Lookout over 4,400 works shown together in
$12 (plus meal $15+)
Mountain where William F. salon style. It features a celebrated,
Deadline: Fri. Sept 2 by noon international. decorative art
"Buffalo Bill" Cody - one of the
most famous cowboys to ever ride collection from the 1870s to the
Colorado’s Antique Gallery present; but the museum is at its
Colorado’s largest antique mall the range and who epitomized the
Old West was buried. Soak up best displaying the work of
located in Littleton has 51,000 Colorado’s most distinguished
square feet of space with over 275 some history and enjoy a site that
hosts one of the best views in all of painter, Vance Kirkland. Lunch
dealers. Find anything from after at Mickey’s Top Sirloin.
vintage toys to antique purses to Colorado. After, you’ll have time
on your own in downtown Golden 10:15 a.m.
retro couches. This store has such Tues. Sept 20
a variety of antiques that it will to eat or shop.
10:30 a.m. $14 (plus meal $15+)
appeal to all interests. No large Deadline: Fri. Sept 16
purchases. Before you shop, we Wed. Sept 14
will stop at Ted’s Montana Grill $5 (plus meal $15+)
Deadline: Mon. Sept 12 Rockies vs. Giants
for lunch. By Request
10:15 a.m. Rosario’s Watch the Rockies take on the San
Thurs. Sept 8 Francisco Giants in a shaded seat.
$4 (plus meal $15+) Peruvian Restaurant
Peru is becoming one of the Pack your lunch or buy food on site
Deadline: Tues. Sept 6 at the many vendors. Dress for the
leaders in the culinary world. This
family-owned restaurant in weather. There are two handicap
Colorado Boulevard and two aisle seats available. Let
Colorado Boulevard is the busiest Longmont prepares fresh,
flavorful, home-cooked meals in a us know at registration if you need
roadway in the state. Learn about one.
it’s interesting past and the warm, family-style atmosphere.
Try their lomo saltado (french 11:00 a.m.
compelling places along the way. Thurs. Sept 22
Famous doctors, mayoral fries, steak, gravy, onions, and
$20 (plus food $10+)
Deadline: Fri. Sept 2September Trips 9
Pepper Pod be enjoying their Victorian Tea planets. Surely, Earth can’t be
The Pepper Pod in Hudson has served in three courses. Once the only place where the
been serving food for over 100 afternoon tea has finished, we cosmos has evolved into life.
years! Their salad dressings, will go on a self-guided tour of Join Fiske Planetarium in
soups, breads, gravies, etc., are the museum. Be prepared for Boulder for this live talk as
all made from scratch, with uneven walking surfaces and they dive into whether there
many recipes created over 100 three flights of stairs. Tea might be life among the stars.
years ago. Be sure to save room included. No meal.
for their delicious desserts. 10:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m.
10:45 a.m. Wed. Sept 28 Fri. Sept 30
Fri. Sept 23 $56 $15
$4 (plus meal $15+) Deadline: Mon. Sept 12 Deadline: Tues. Sept 6
Deadline: Wed. Sept 21 by noon
Fiske Planetarium:
Miramont Castle Live Talk
Museum & Tea There are hundreds of billions of Please arrive for trips no
stars in our galaxy, and hundreds
By Request later than 15 minutes
of billions of galaxies in our
The Miramont Castle was
constructed in the late 1800s
universe - each filled with stars prior to the published
that could be hosting their own departure time.
near Manitou Springs. We will
October Trips
Butcher Block Café Denver POPs
The best diners are the ones The Denver POPs is finally back
where they focus more on the performing live! They’ll be
food than the ambiance! This no- performing classics such as
frills diner is one of the best from
The Scarlet Pimpernel
The Scarlet Pimpernel is a Tchaikovsky’s String Quartet,
here to Denver. They’re so good L’Arlesienne, and more at Wheat
that they now have three different swashbuckling action/adventure
musical, based on Baroness Ridge United Methodist Church.
locations. Join us as we try out No meal.
their Commerce City location. Orczy’s famous 20th-century
novel about the French 3:00 p.m.
9:15 a.m. Sat. Oct 8
Mon. Oct 3 Revolution and the battle for
liberty, equality, and fraternity. $21
$4 (plus meal $12+) Deadline: Tues. Sept 20
Deadline: Thurs. Sept 29 The Scarlet Pimpernel is a
colorful window into 18th
century French and British Gamble: Bally’s
Dugout Grill & Bar history. Performance is at We’re going up the hill to Bally’s
It’s the last day of baseball’s Candlelight Dinner Theater in in Black Hawk. Relax and enjoy
regular season so we are heading Johnstown. Meal included. the ride as you’ll be driven by
to a baseball-themed restaurant in 4:45 p.m. motor coach to one of the best
Erie. They serve burgers, Thurs. Oct 6 casinos. Don’t forget your
sandwiches, tacos, and more. $66 player’s card and $1 for the raffle
10:30 a.m. Deadline: Mon. Sept 19 on the way up. Bus will head
Wed. Oct 5 home at 3:00 p.m.
$4 (plus meal $15+) 8:45 a.m.
Deadline: Mon. Oct 3 Tues. Oct 11
$23
Deadline: Wed. Oct 510 October Trips
To be included in the initial Plunge into an exploration of Greeley
registration, call EVAC at public art, sculptures, Ghosts Tours
303-655-2075 with your name architecture, arches, and of Founded this year
and phone number by course the Eiffel Tower. by Amanda Rose
Tues. Aug 30 at 4:00 p.m. Lunch after at Longhorn Adams, Greeley
Steakhouse. Ghosts Tours
9:00 a.m. builds on Amanda’s love of
Meow Wolf Wed. Oct 19
Meow Wolf’s Convergence history, local connections, and
$12 (plus meal $15+) passion for creepy tales! On this
Station in Denver is their third art Deadline: Mon. Oct 10
museum. This 4-story immersive 90-minute guided walking tour
art exhibition is home to 70+ you’ll explore the haunted history
unique installations, rooms, and of Greeley. Be prepared to walk 1
gateways. Together, they tell an mile and 1 flight of stairs. Dinner
Sweet Trip after at Rio Grande.
unforgettable, cathartic tale of By Request
converged worlds. This isn’t 4:00 p.m.
It’s a sweet time of year to take Thurs. Oct 27
your normal museum! Lots of a short drive to Hammond’s
walking and some stairs are part $23 (plus meal $15+)
Candies in Denver. You’ll see Deadline: Thurs. Oct 20
of installations but are not needed how the candy is made on a 30
to access each level. Lunch on -minute tour and then shop for
your own at their on-site café. any tasty goodies. Afterwards,
Cirque Mechanics: Zephyr
9:15 a.m. In Zephyr - A Whirlwind of Circus
we’ll head over to Enstrom
Wed. Oct 12 by Cirque Mechanics, audiences
Candies who specializes in
$39 (plus meal $15+) will witness the unrelenting tug of
toffee and confectionaires.
Deadline: Tues. Sept 6 war between man and nature, in the
Enstrom also has a full ice
by noon name of progress. Humans have
cream bar and coffee. No
been harnessing the power of the
meal.
Lifetime Candles wind for thousands of years. The
11:45 a.m.
Lifetime Candles in Bennett is beauty and efficacy of that timeless
Thurs. Oct 20
eager to host us for an afternoon and ingenious process inspired the
$4
of dessert and art. Their candles creative team at Cirque Mechanics
Deadline: Mon. Oct 17
are hand carved and custom made to create Zephyr, a theatrical circus
in "German Old World show that harnesses human power,
Haunted Denver Tour instead of wind, to generate an
Tradition." Learn how each one Join Denver History Tours for
is individually and uniquely hand energetic acrobatic experience.
an exploration for our
crafted. Eat lunch before you Performance at Lone Tree Arts
incorporeal counterparts. From
come but save plenty of room for Center. No meal.
the murderous rampage of Jack
their complimentary desserts. 6:30 p.m.
the Strangler to mansion
Bring money so you can take one Sat Oct 29
basements that are fields of
of their gorgeous candles home $53
bones, this is a tour that will
with you. Prepare for one flight Deadline: Thurs. Oct 6
get you in the spirit of the
of stairs. season for spirits! It is not for
1:00 p.m. the faint of heart, and some of
Mon. Oct 17 the stories will be certain to
$4 turn your stomach. On this bus
Deadline: Mon. Oct 10
Are you new to our trip
tour of Denver we will stop for program?
lunch at the midway point (on Be sure and pick up one of our “On
Travel Film: your own).
A Week in Paris The Road Again” brochures at the
10:00 a.m. front desk. It will give you
By Request Tues. Oct 25
Explore one of the most beautiful guidelines and tips that will make
$19 (plus meal $15+) for a successful trip.
cities in the world in a seat at Deadline: Thurs. Oct 20
Parson’s Theater in Northglenn.Classes 11
AARP Smart Driver Course of hands and scoring will be Up” card instructor. See display case
Take AARP’s driving refresher covered. Instructor: Bobbi Jo for samples.
course of safe driving practices and Unruh. No class Oct 13. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
rules of the road. Most companies 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Fri. Sept 23
offer a discount off auto insurance Thursdays $15
for course completion. Sept 15 - Oct 27 Deadline: Wed. Sept 21
12:00 noon - 4:30 p.m. $12 (6 wks)
$20 - AARP member Deadline: Wed. Sept 14 Harvest Moon
$25 - Non-member We are doing an acrylic painting of
Bridge: Intermediate the Harvest Moon just in time to see
Session 1: Fri. Sept 30 This is for players who have it in the sky this autumnal equinox. It
Deadline: Wed. Sept 28 taken lessons in the past or who will be easy! Check out the display
have mastered basic bridge case to see what you’ll create.
Session 2: Wed. Oct 26
fundamentals through past Instructor: Linda Addison.
Deadline: Fri. Oct 21
playing. Class content will 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
A, B, Cs of Drawing expand participants' knowledge Fri. Sept 9
Professional illustrator, Frank Pryor, through evaluation of hands, $15
will teach you with his unique “A, B, bidding practices, conventions, Deadline: Wed. Sept 7
Cs of Drawing.” Using a pencil, play of hands, reading game
Introduction to
eraser, and blending stumps, he will play, and scoring. Instructor:
share techniques he has used for Bobbi Jo Unruh. No class Oct Breathworks & Meditation
more than 40 years to capture the 13. Explore the possibilities of
world around you. This class is for 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. breathwork/meditation with Lewis.
all levels. Supply list at registration. Thursdays Learn about conscious connected
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Sept 15 - Oct 27 breathing (open mouth breathing)
Mondays $18 (6 wks) and the benefits it offers. You'll walk
Sept 12 - Oct 3 Deadline: Wed. Sept 14 away with a complete experience of
$80 (4 wks) breathwork and how it affects the
Genealogy sympathetic and parasympathetic
Deadline: Fri. Sept 9 Find your ancestors and record (fight or flight, or rest and digest)
Acrylic Paint your family tree. Sheryl nervous system. Wear comfortable
Johnson and Fred Trail will clothing. You can do this seated in a
This class accommodates those with
show you how. Class limited to chair or bring your yoga mat if you’d
very little paint skills to those more
three people on the EVAC rather practice on the floor.
advanced. All supplies provided for
computers. Five more students 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
you to have fun painting and
can bring a laptop or I-device Fridays
finishing a beautiful canvas picture.
with wireless capabilities. Some Sept 16, 30, Oct 14, 28
See display case for sample.
computer ability necessary. $40 (4 wks)
Instructor: Judy Schissler.
Bring a flash drive and pencil Deadline: Tues. Sept 13
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
with eraser.
Thursdays
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. Instant Pot Demo:
Session 1: Turtle Fridays What’s All the Hype?
Sept 15 Sept 9 - Oct 28 Are you curious about this kitchen
$35 $20 (8 wks) gadget? Instructor Amy Wilson will
Deadline: Mon. Sept 12 Deadline: Wed. Sept 7 prepare two dishes for the class to
Session 2: Rooster Greeting Cards sample while providing tips and
Oct 20 tricks, a review of features and
Learn simple techniques to
$30 functions, and basic pressure cooking
complete the cards such as
Deadline: Mon. Oct 17 terminology. Bring all your
stamping and die cutting. You’ll
questions to discuss while we cook!
be making Christmas cards (or
Bridge: Beginning birthday if you prefer)! All
No Instant Pot required!
Class is open to anyone desiring to 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
supplies included in fee. Linda
learn bridge fundamentals followed Tues. Sept 20
Addison is a certified “Stampin’
by practice. No prior bridge $10
knowledge is preferred. Evaluation Deadline: Fri. Sept 1612 Classes
Instant Pot: 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. Session 2: Fall Leaves
Let’s Cook Together! Tues. Oct 18 & 25 Sept 21, 28, Oct 5
This is for those who want hands $9 (2 wks) $38 (3 wks)
on experience and help with your Deadline: Fri. Oct 14 Session 3: Harvest Doorway
Instant Pot. We will cook Oct 12, 19, 26
Mongolian Beef and Broccoli Oil Painting $38 (3 wks)
together as a class and you will Instructor Mary Martin welcomes all
leave with leftovers. You will levels of artists into oil painting Quilting
need to bring your Instant Pot and class. Veteran painters work on Create pinwheel shapes to design
a wooden or silicone spoon. All their choice of paintings. Beginners different patterns for table runners,
other ingredients will be provided. choose from pre-selected paintings wall hangings, quilts, etc. (your
As we cook together, you will to learn basic skills. Two slots are choice) using a tool called the
learn tips and tricks. reserved for beginners. Participants Twister. The Twister tool comes in
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. will bring their own supplies and different sizes so you may wish to
Tues. Oct 4 projects to work on. Tell us at attend the first class before buying
$25 registration if you are a beginner and the tool. Patterns will be available at
Deadline: Fri. Sept 30 you will receive a supply list. the first class. Instructors: Cheryl
1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Stoddard and Wilma Laughlin.
Iris Folding Card 101 Fridays 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Beginners only, come learn an $20 (4 wks) Thursdays
easy folding technique using Sept 8 - Oct 13
Session 1: Sept 9 - 30
recycled papers to create 2 $20 (6 wks)
Deadline: Wed. Sept 7
stunning cards. You will Deadline: Wed. Sept 7
complete/take home enough Session 2: Oct 7 - 28
materials to complete two cards. Deadline: Wed. Oct 5 Readers Theatre
All supplies included. Instructor: Performing is fun, especially when
Karen Kloberdans. Painted Birdhouse memorization is not needed! Bring a
12:00 noon - 3:00 p.m. Come paint a wooden birdhouse to pencil, yellow highlighter, and a
Tues. Oct 11 decorate your home or garden. small black 3-ring binder to class. If
$7 Several styles will be available to unable to attend the first day, call
Deadline: Fri. Oct 7 choose from. Supplies included. Eagle View at 303-655-2075.
Instructor: Karen Kloberdans. Instructor: Dolly Garcia.
Iris Folding Frame 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. 12:15 - 1:15 p.m.
Learn a simple folding technique Tues. Sept 6 & 13 Tuesdays
with recycled papers to make a $10 (2 wks) $3 (4 wks)
5x7 picture frame and one Deadline: Fri. Sept 2
greeting card. Bring a photo to fit Session 1: Sept 6 - 27
3.5x5.5 opening. All other Pen & Ink w/Color Wash Deadline: Fri. Sept 2
supplies are included. Instructor: Combine pen and ink designs with Performance on Thurs. Sept 29
Karen Kloberdans. watercolor washes to create
beautiful art. Start with a base Session 2: Oct 4 - 25
12:30 - 3:00 p.m. Deadline: Fri. Sept 30
Tues. Sept 20 & 27 design and then make the drawing
uniquely yours. Patterns will be Performance on Thurs. Oct 27
$9 (2 wks)
Deadline: Fri. Sept 16 provided. Washes are done with “Recycle That!” Spaceship
watercolor paints and/or watercolor Transform recycled calendars into a
Iris Folding Card: Seasonal pencils. Supplies list available at unique spaceship card. This pattern
After learning a simple folding registration. Instructor: Sharon can be adapted for any occasion.
technique using recycled gift wrap Krohn. You will take home a finished card
and paper, you’ll complete or take 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon and pattern for you to make more
home enough materials for 3 Wednesdays later. All supplies included.
seasonal cards. See display case Deadline: Monday before Instructor: Karen Kloberdans.
for samples. All supplies included. 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Session 1: Bicycle & Tulips
Come have fun with Instructor: Tues. Oct 4
Sept 7, 14
Karen Kloberdans. $6
$26 (2 wks)
Deadline: Fri. Sept 30Classes 13
Taste of India: September Treat Box Session 1: White Petunias
Learn how to make a delicious Join instructor Linda Addison in Sept 12, 19, 26
Indian meal from scratch! Tandoori creating a treat box for Halloween $38 (3 wks)
shrimp, vegetable pulao, vegetables, and Christmas! Store candy or
and cucumber raita. Instructor: goodies in the box that you create. Session 2: Sweet Peas
Akila Arumugam. See display case for sample. Oct 3, 10
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon $26 (2 wks)
Fri. Sept. 23 Fri. Oct 28 Session 3: Mallard Duck
$32 $15 Oct 17, 24, 31
Deadline: Tues. Sept 20 Deadline: Wed. Oct 26 $38 (3 wks)
Taste of India: October Watercolor Painting Witch Hat
Get hands-on in the kitchen making Learn to watercolor by “painting
with a purpose.” Participants will Join instructor Linda Addison in
a delectable meal of paratha creating a lovely witch hat which will
(flatbread), chicken curry, and rava work on the same painting to learn
new skills and techniques. make an elegant and festive accessory
kesari (pudding). Instructor: Akila to hang on your door just in time for
Arumugam. Supplies list at registration. If
new, call Sharon for supply tips. Halloween. Broom and black cat not
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. required!
Fri. Oct 28 Instructor: Sharon Krohn.
12:30 - 3:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
$32 Fri. Oct 14
Deadline: Tues. Oct 25 Mondays
Deadline: Thursday before $20
Deadline: Wed. Oct 12
Movement/Fitness Classes
Back to Balance strength, balance, and posture. Be movement. Instructor: Dottie
Learn movements and exercises that ready with a good sturdy chair, LaFleur.
you can do at home to keep you two hand weights (or water 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
staying upright! Find out what bottles), and a fitness band or Tuesdays
leads to losing your balance and dishtowel. Instructor: Rosalie $20 (4 wks)
understand how good posture and Farrer. Session 1: Sept 6 - 27
your feet work to support balance. 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Deadline: Fri. Sept 2
Wear comfortable clothing and Tuesdays Session 2: Oct 4 - 25
bring water. Canes and walkers are $20 (4 wks) Deadline: Fri. Sept 30
fine. We will be moving and
Session 1: Sept 6 - 27
walking a lot in this class. Line Dance
Deadline: Fri. Sept 2
Instructor: Dottie LaFleur. EVAC & Zoom
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Session 2: Oct 4 - 25 Get moving by line dancing in this
Mondays Deadline: Fri. Sept 30 1-hour class for those who have line
Session 1: Sept 12 - 26 Chair Yoga danced before – intermediate and
$15 (3 wks) Enjoy all the healthy benefits of advanced beginners. You know the
Deadline: Thurs. Sept 8 yoga without getting on the floor! basic steps so now it’s time to put it
Targeted stretching releases all together and just have fun!
Session 2: Oct 3 - 31 Instructor: Rosalie Farrer.
$25 (5 wks) tension in the body returning it to
proper alignment, as well as 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Deadline: Thurs. Sept 29 Fridays
increasing range of motion and
$20 (4 wks)
Be Fit Through Movement building strength. Yoga exercises
EVAC & Zoom are done with the support of a Session 1: Sept 9 - 30
Improve your fitness level through chair to improve posture, Deadline: Wed. Sept 7
movement and exercises. Exercise flexibility, and strength which Session 2: Oct 7 - 28
can be done seated or standing. means more freedom of Deadline: Wed. Oct 5
Improve your leg and upper body14 Movement/Fitness Classes
Line Dance: Introduction strength, flexibility, balance, No new beginners. The ability to get
EVAC & Zoom coordination and circulation. on the floor is required. You will
This introduction class is for those You will be seated for the entire need to bring a yoga mat; a strap/belt,
who have never line danced class. Instructor: Rosalie Farrer. two yoga blocks or books, and a
before. You will learn the basic 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon blanket. Instructor: Carolyn Priola.
steps and the dances using those Fridays 8:30 - 9:30 a.m.
steps! It’s all about having fun! $15 (3 wks) Mondays
Instructor: Rosalie Farrer. Session 1: Sept 16, 23, 30
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. Session 1: Sept 12 - 26
Deadline: Wed. Sept 7 $15 (3 wks)
Fridays
$20 (4 wks) Session 2: Oct 7, 21, 28 Deadline: Thurs. Sept 8
Deadline: Wed. Oct 5 Session 2: Oct 3 - 31
Session 1: Sept 9 - 30
Deadline: Wed. Sept 7 $25 (5 wks)
Square Dancing Deadline: Thurs. Sept 29
Session 2: Oct 7 - 28 Square Dancing is a fun way to
Deadline: Wed. Oct 5 exercise! Class is geared to older Zumba Gold®
adults, where the pace and the EVAC & Zoom
Move It or Lose It - 1 music is slower. No dance Get fit to a Latin beat and have fun
EVAC & Zoom experience or partner needed and doing it! Zumba® is a Latin-inspired
This 45-minute class is designed all abilities welcome. Mike workout that is part dance, part
to accommodate everyone in a fun Olivieri is a professional caller. fitness. Zumba Gold® is a modified
and supportive atmosphere. Focus 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. class that uses easy-to-follow moves
on improving strength, flexibility, Wednesdays focusing on balance, range of motion,
proper alignment, and balance to $20 (4 wks) and fun. Instructor: Rosalie Farrer.
help keep you mobile. Class can Session 1: Sept 7 - 28 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
be done entirely seated or Deadline: Tue. Sept 6 Thursdays
standing. We will use a good $20 (4 wks)
sturdy chair, two hand weights (or Session 2: Oct 5 - 26
water bottles), and a fitness band Deadline: Tue. Oct 4 Session 1: Sept 8 - 29
to have fun and get healthy. Bring Deadline: Wed. Sept 7
your own equipment to class. Yoga Beginning Session 2: Oct 6 - 27
Instructor: Rosalie Farrer. This class focuses on relaxation Deadline: Tues. Oct 4
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. and breathing, as well as
Thursdays increased range of motion and Zumba Toning
$20 (4 wks) flexibility. You must be able to EVAC & Zoom
get onto and off the floor. No Shake up your fitness routine! The
Session 1: Sept 8 - 29 EVAC equipment provided.
Deadline: Tues. Sept 6 class focuses on strength training
Bring a yoga mat; a strap or belt, exercises (using light weights or
Session 2: Oct 6 - 27 two yoga blocks or two books, toning sticks) while dancing to the
Deadline: Tues. Oct 4 and a blanket or towel. rhythm of fun Latin-based music. It
Instructor: Carolyn Priola. is a low-to-moderate-intensity
Move It or Lose It - 2 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. workout designed to reduce the loss
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 noon Mondays of muscle mass/strength that often
Thursdays Session 1: Sept 12 - 26 comes with aging. Instructor:
$20 (4 wks) $15 (3 wks) Rosalie Farrer.
Session 1: Sept 8 - 29 Deadline: Thurs. Sept 8 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Deadline: Tues. Sept 6 Tuesdays
Session 2: Oct 3 - 31 $20 (4 wks)
Session 2: Oct 6 - 27 $25 (5 wks)
Deadline: Thurs. Sept 29 Session 1: Sept 6 - 27
Deadline: Tues. Oct 4
Deadline: Fri. Sept 2
Sit and Stay Fit Yoga Intermediate Session 2: Oct 4 - 25
EVAC & Zoom Start your morning off right with Deadline: Fri. Sept 30
The exercises in this low level yoga for advanced beginning and
class are designed to improve core intermediate level participants.Center Services Information 15
Senior Advisory Board Outreach & Referral
The purpose of the Advisory Board is to advise and Do you need help and are unsure where to turn?
assist in the needs and operations of Eagle View. Evon Benitez will assist you with completing
The Board will meet Tues. Sept 20 and Oct 18 at forms and finding needed services. You’ll need to
1:00 p.m. Members are: Fran King, Dave Thomas, make an appointment to see Evon as she’s often
Peggy Jarrett, Dan Buckner, Olly Ramirez, Steve meeting with others. To make an appointment,
Yarish, Bill Alsdorf, Heidi Storz, Judy Schissler, call Evon at 303-655-2079. Please leave a
George Phillips, Gayle Shibao, and Barbara message.
Spakoski. Visitors are welcome.
Tech Tuesdays
Charitable Contributions Need help with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone?
Together we can continue to enhance the great We will do our best to help you become more
programs and services offered for seniors and active comfortable using your device. Schedule an
adults in the Brighton area. Your financial support appointment with Calvin at 303-655-2187.
will be recognized on the donor wall at Eagle View.
All donations are tax deductible. Make donations Zoom Membership
payable to: Brighton United Senior Citizens, 1150 You will need to purchase a Zoom membership for
Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601. each newsletter in order to participate online.
Donor Opportunities for Wall Recognition: Purchasing a membership will give you access to
Friend: $100 - $499 all EVAC’s programs that are being offered on
Memorial: $100+ Zoom for two months. Only Zoom members will
Sponsor: $500 - $999 receive the E-Blast with Zoom links. To register,
Benefactor: $1000+ see page 1 on the registration sheet. Cost: $20 for
two months.
Sept & Oct Membership
VOA Lunch $20
A hot, nutritious lunch is provided by Volunteers of Deadline: Ongoing
America, Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m.
Please reserve your VOA meal in advance. For
Mondays, reserve the Thursday before; for
Medical Equipment Loans
Thursdays, reserve the Monday before. Call Eleanor Basic medical equipment is available to loan out.
to make reservations at 303-655-2271 between 10:00 Items may include wheelchairs, front wheel and
a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mon. & Thurs. seated walkers, canes, crutches, toilet seat risers,
Daily meal donations are appreciated. commodes, and bath benches. There is no
guarantee what will be available at any time.
$2.50 Donation per meal if age 60+
Call 303-655-2075 for information.
$8.50 Mandatory charge if under 60
Senior Wellness Clinic Transportation
The Senior Wellness Clinic focuses on health Via Mobility - provides specialized transportation
promotion and disease prevention for seniors 55+. within the City of Brighton. Via can take you to
Operated by Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), medical appointments, grocery shopping, and
services include foot care, health checks, and blood Eagle View, to name just a few of the places you
pressure checks. The fee for foot care is $40 payable can go in Brighton. New Via users, call 303-447-
at the time of your appointment. Foot care may be 2848 ext. 1014 to get started. To schedule rides,
Kaiser covered with pre-approval. Reduced fee call 303-447-9636. Free rides to and from Eagle
available upon approval. Masks required for View to seniors living in the Brighton Via
everyone. Call 303-655-2075 for appointment. service area are provided by funding from the
Clinic hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Senior Advisory Board.
Thursdays: Sept 8, 15, 22, Oct 13, 20, 27
Fridays: Sept 9, Oct 14 FlexRide - This is an RTD service. 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.City Wide Events 16
9th Annual EVAC Car Show
Sept 10 Cars will be on display at Eagle View’s parking lot. Brighton Jazz will be
8:30 - 10:30 a.m. performing during the show. Call Sue at 303-655-2076 to enter your car.
Eagle View Adult Center, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway.
Art in the Park
Sept 10 This is a great opportunity for meeting artists and purchasing their work while
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. enjoying live music, artists demonstrations, and food vendors.
Carmichael Park, 650 Southern Street. Call 303-655-2176 for more information.
Trash Bash
Drop off unwanted furniture, appliances, doors, lawn equipment, lumber, etc.
Sept 23 & 24 Suggested donation of $10 to defray costs. No hazardous materials. A City of
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Brighton water bill or suitable proof of residence is required.
Wastewater Plant, 325 Kuner Road.
Seniors can request pickup by calling 303-655-2087.
Sept 24 Eco Event
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Electronic disposal and paper shredding. Larger electronics require a fee for
disposal. Brighton water bill or suitable proof of residence is required.
City Hall 500 South 4th Avenue. Call 303-655-2034 for more information.
Buffalo Soldiers
Sept 24 The soldiers along with their horses will perform historical re-enactments
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. including mounted Calvary drills and the saber drill. Bring your family. This
program will be outside of Eagle View with bleacher seating.
Elmwood Cemetery Walk
Oct 1 Peek into the lives of Brighton’s leaders, farmers, pioneers, and soldiers buried
1:00 - 3:30 p.m. in the cemetery. Stories told by volunteers dressed in historical attire.
14800 Old Brighton Road. Call 303-655-2060 for more information.
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