Eagle View Adult Center - July & August 2021 - City of Brighton
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Eagle View
Adult Center
July & August 2021
EVAC Events
Music w/ Rick
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Fri. July 16
The Heartlanders
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Fri. Aug 20
Class, Happening, & Event
Registration has changed,
please see page 2 for details.
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
Continuous Drop-in Activities ....... 3 CLASSES & HAPPENINGS REGISTRATION
July Happenings ..……................... 4 & 5 To lessen the amount of people entering EVAC at
once, we are changing our registration process for
August Happenings…...…….….… 6 & 7
July and August. Registration will begin in
Classes……………………………. 7, 8, 9 person Thurs. July 1 at assigned times.
To be included, call EVAC at 303-655-2075
Meet Ups…………………………. 10 with your name and phone number no later
Center Info & Cancellations …….. 2 & 11 then Tues. June 29 at 4:00 p.m.
All names will be entered in the lottery and
Don’t Miss This ……………….... 12 chosen randomly. You will receive a phone call
on Wed. June 30 with your assigned time.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. To make registration run efficiently:
Phone: 303-655-2075 * Arrive on time.
Location: 1150 Prairie Center Parkway * Registration form must be completed before
Brighton, CO 80601 meeting with staff.
* Payment is due at the time of registration.
Eagle View Center Staff * You can sign up for yourself and one other
Sue Corbett - Director person.
Donna Singer - Program Coordinator * Only those with appointments will be
Evon Benitez - Information & Referral registered on July 1.
Gayle Martinez - Administrative Assistant On Fri. July 2, registration will open on a
Calvin Perdue - Program Coordinator first-come, first-serve basis.
Eleanor Maestas - VOA Meal Site Coordinator
Judy Walters - Front Desk/Rentals
Cindy Castro - Custodian Zoom Programs
Karen Mitchell - VNA Nurse Many EVAC programs will be both in-person and on
*************************** Zoom. Please check the program description page for
On The Cover: more information. It is free to participate in all our
Left Photo: Fred Trail and Sheryl Johnson Zoom programs. We will send a weekly modified
Right Photo: Jo Murray and Mary Martinez E-Blast (email) that will include all the necessary
details to join a virtual program. Please call EVAC at
*************************** 303-655-2075 to be put on the E-Blast list. If you are
VOA Meal Delivery feeling sick, please stay home and watch on Zoom.
Volunteers of America is offering a box of five
frozen meals delivered to your home. You must Senior Wellness Clinic
be 60 or older and be a resident of Brighton. The The Senior Wellness Clinic focuses on health
suggested contribution for the meals is $2.50 promotion and disease prevention for seniors 55+.
meal / $12.50 per box, although the ability to pay Operated by Visiting Nurses Association (VNA),
is not the deciding factor if you are eligible. services include foot care, health checks, and blood
Boxes are delivered on Thursdays. If you would pressure checks. Fee for foot care is $35 payable at
like to start receiving VOA meals or need more the time of your appointment. Foot care may be
information, call EVAC at 303-655-2075 and Kaiser covered with pre-approval. Reduced fee upon
leave your name and phone number. approval available. Call 303-655-2075 for
VOA Lunch (At EVAC) appointment.
We will resume serving hot VOA lunches in Clinic hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
August. More information will be available Thursdays: July 8 & 15; Aug 12 & 19
after July 12. Fridays: July 9 and Aug 13
Continuous Drop-in Activities 3
Cards, Cards, Cards! Bingo In-Person Lisa
New players welcome. Call the Join us in the dining room every Asmussen
listed volunteer. Thursday of the month with is one of
Barbara as our caller. We will use our many
Hand and Foot paper cards and tokens - one card
12:45 - 3:30 p.m. amazing
per player. Win gift cards! instructors
Mondays 12:15 p.m.
Room: Hawk/Heron at Eagle
Thursdays View Adult
Linda: 303-910-4221
Closed Mon. July 5 Gift card prizes sponsored by: Center.
Pinochle Pals July 8 & 22: Buckner ,
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Wadsworth & Associates, LLP Mahjong
Tuesdays July 1, 15, 29, Aug 5, 19: Eagle Drop in to play American
Room: Hawk/Heron View Senior Advisory Board Mahjong.
Sandy: 303-659-3265 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
August 12 & 26: Brookdale of Mondays - 2nd & 4th
Brighton Senior Living Solutions
Cribbage
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Mexican Train Dominos
Wednesdays Computers Available This is an easy game to learn - it’s
Room: Peer Computers with free internet are regular dominos with a fun twist.
Shirley: 720-685-3369 available when Falcon Room is 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
unoccupied. You will need to Wednesdays
Tournament: $4 reserve a time. When you arrive,
Wed. July 28 & Aug 25 go to the front desk for assistance. Scrabble
A cleaned and sanitized keyboard Play Scrabble with others who
Bridge enjoy the game.
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. will be checked out for you to use.
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Fridays
Room: Hawk/Heron
Free Wi-Fi Wednesdays
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout
Judy: 303-378-5226 Toys for God’s Kids
EVAC. Inquire at front desk.
Make and/or assemble wooden
Pitch cars to distribute to kids around
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Ladies Billiards
This is “women only” time to the world through “Toys for God’s
Fridays
enjoy the pool tables. Kids.” Call Dave at 303-637-7686
Room: Falcon
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. for details.
Shirley: 720-685-3369
Mondays 8:15 - 10:15 a.m.
25¢ per day Tuesdays
Tech Tuesdays 25¢ per day
Need help with your laptop, Closed Mon. July 5
tablet, or smart phone? Wood Carving Drop-in
Whether it is setting up a Knit & Crochet Drop-in Learn to carve wood or work on
Gmail account or getting to Drop in to knit or crochet with an existing project. Call Norm at
know Zoom, we will do our others. No instructor. 978-568-1191 to arrange free
best to help you become more 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. instruction.
comfortable using your device. Wednesdays 8:15 - 10:15 a.m.
Schedule an appointment with 25¢ per day Tuesdays
Calvin at 303-655-2187. 25¢ per day
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
12:45 Hand & Foot 8:15 Wood Carving 10:00 Knit & Crochet 12:15 Bingo 12:30 Bridge
1:00 Ladies Billiards 12:30 Pinochle Pals 12:30 Cribbage 12:30 Pitch
1:00 Mahjong 2nd & 4th 12:30 Dominos
12:30 Scrabble
4 July Happenings
Be sure to stay after bingo for
To be included in the initial
this great program featuring Key
registration, call EVAC at Zoom Only - the program is
three different storytellers.
303-655-2075 with your name only on Zoom (livestream). You
and phone number by 1:30 p.m.
Thurs. July 8 can also attend the program by
Tues. June 29 at 4:00 p.m. phone call. Please see E-Blast to
Free
Deadline: Tues. July 6 register and for more
Medicare 101 information. To receive the
EVAC & Zoom Movie: E-Blast email please call
This informative in-person The War with Grandpa 303-655-2075.
program is an overview of EVAC Only
Medicare and covers the basics of Sixth-grader Peter is an average
EVAC & Zoom - the program
parts A & B, supplemental can be attended in person at
kid until his recently widowed
insurance, drug coverage, and EVAC or at home through
grandfather (Robert De Niro)
advantage plans. Learn about Zoom. To register for in person
moves in and Peter is forced to
when and how to sign up for attendance please see the
give up his most prized
Medicare; and why you should attached registration sheet.
possession, his bedroom.
sign up BEFORE 65 - or wait. Unwilling to let such an EVAC Only - the program can
Presenter Lisa Asmussen is a injustice stand, Peter devises a only be attended in person at
Medicare specialist and licensed series of elaborate pranks to Eagle View Adult Center.
insurance broker. This program is drive him out, but Grandpa Ed
educational and without won’t go without a fight.
solicitation. Time available to ask Rated: PG-13 (1 ½ hours) shared our projects with kids,
questions. Free, but register. adults, and animals and have had
9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. so much fun! When we gather, we
Wed. July 7 Fri. July 9 meet as a group to select our next
Free Deadline: Thurs. July 8 project and then put together our
Deadline: Tues. July 6 current kindness packages.
Medicare Counseling 11:00 a.m.
Blood Pressures EVAC Only Wed. July 14
EVAC Only You can receive one-on-one
The firefighters from the Brighton assistance on Medicare issues Pollinator Plants
Fire Department will perform from Ann Brothers. She is EVAC & Zoom
FREE blood pressure checks. specially trained on Medicare The Colorado Master Gardener
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. insurance programs, including program combines CSU
Thurs. July 8 Medicare Part D. Call Evon at horticulture expertise and
Tues. July 27 303-655-2079 to make an community volunteers interested
appointment. For general in educating local gardeners.
Spellbinders Storytelling Medicare questions you can Learn the best plants to attract
EVAC Only also call Benefits in Action at pollinators to your garden, as well
Stories help us make sense of our 720-221-8354. Counseling by as care and cultural practices to
world, impart a lesson, pass down appointment only. encourage pollinators. Insects are
history, and more. The stories will 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. the most common pollinators in
include “The Bravest Woman in Tues. July 13 your backyard, but so are birds
America” - the story of Ida Lewis, and mammals. If you build it,
an early female lighthouse keeper; they will come!
“The Gum-Chewing Rattler” - a Kindness Counts
EVAC Only 1:00 p.m.
tall tale about a run-in with a Wed. July 14
rattlesnake; and “My Dad Was In April 2017, a group of folks
came together to brainstorm $3
Lost” - a short humorous story. Deadline: Fri. July 9
ideas on how we can do small
things in our community to
spread a little kindness. We’ve
July Happenings 5
Music Feathered Friends - a vote, Americans believed they
Bald Eagle could improve the culture.
with Rick Consequently, a series of reform
EVAC Only EVAC Only
Come one, come all, to a patriotic movements began, such as
It’s time to temperance, abolition of slavery,
bring some program featuring our national
symbol, the bald eagle. Join public education, insane asylums,
music back to evangelism, and women’s rights.
Eagle View. Anne Price from the Raptor
Education Foundation as she Time after for discussion.
There’s no better entertainer to Presenter Paul Flanders is a former
get us back on track than Rick shares the fascinating history of
how the bald eagle became our high school history teacher.
Weingarten. He plays the 2:00 p.m.
vibraphone, sings, and makes national symbol, as well as facts
about how bald eagles live and Tues. July 27
everyone smile. Beverages $4
served. hunt in Colorado. Don’t miss
this chance to see this wonderful Deadline: Fri. July 23
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
raptor up close and personal -
Fri. July 16 Cribbage Tournament
picture taking encouraged. Your
$3 EVAC Only
fee supports the Foundation in
Deadline: Wed. July 14 Our monthly cribbage tournament
caring for injured birds.
1:00 p.m. is lots of fun and includes prize
First Families of Denver Wed. July 21 winnings. Just drop-in and pay fee
EVAC & Zoom $6 to the tournament volunteer. All
The hallways they walked still Deadline: Tues. July 20 players are to sanitize their hands
stand in many corners of the city before playing. No refreshments
and their stories echo through will be served at this time.
Denver’s history. They are the
Battling Dangerous
12:30 p.m.
families that made Denver great. Belly Fat Wed. July 28
The Byers, the Evans, the EVAC & Zoom $4
Cheesmans, the Tabors, the As people get older, they often
Moffats, the Boettchers, and see an expanding waistline as Active Minds:
many others had a vision for being an unwanted, but
unavoidable, side effect of aging.
The Olympics
what a lonely outpost on the high EVAC & Zoom
plains could become. Though Belly fat doesn’t just make your
Due to COVID, the 2020 Tokyo
some might argue with their clothes fit tighter; it can have
summer Olympic Games are
methods and morals, they left serious health impacts. But don’t
rescheduled for July & August
indelible marks. Presented by worry, we’ve got your back (or
2021. Join Active Minds as we
Denver History Tours. should we say belly)! There are
explore the rich history of the
2:00 p.m. many things you can do to reduce
Olympic Games and how they
Tues. July 20 visceral (belly) fat. Lifestyle
have been involved in a variety of
$4 changes can make a big
international political issues over
Deadline: Thurs. July 15 difference. Small changes can
the years, including the current
lead to big results! Speaker:
controversy over holding the
Lisa Asmussen.
games during a pandemic. Born
1:00 p.m.
of diplomatic and political design,
Mon. July 26
the Olympics have always played
Free
an important role in international
Deadline: Fri. July 23
politics, for both international
cooperation and peaceful
Age of Reform: competition, as well as conflict
1820 - 1850 and confrontation.
EVAC & Zoom 1:30 p.m.
Starting with the extraordinary Wed. July 28
concept (for that time period) of $5
Happy 4th of July! giving all adult males the right to Deadline: Tues. July 27
6 August Happenings
How to Keep Inheritance made, but on the wheels and rails their strong Colorado
from Hurting Your of the Iron Horse. Trains made it connections. Cheers!
Children possible to get the bounty torn 1:30 p.m.
EVAC & Zoom from the earth by miners and Wed. Aug 18
We want our children to have farmers to the hungry mouths and $5
the blessing of receiving an pockets of the country’s growing Deadline: Tues. Aug 17
inheritance. Unfortunately an population, but this prosperity
inheritance often ends up not could just have easily passed us by The Heartlanders
being a blessing, but instead if the City of Cheyenne, Wyoming EVAC Only
causes significant problems for had gotten its way. Join Denver Who doesn’t love the accordion
your children. An experienced History Tours for a look at the and guitar? Deb and Greg
attorney from Dolan & history of the train. Beveridge have been here before
Associates will discuss issues 2:00 p.m. and their music just makes your
related to your children’s Thurs. Aug 12 toes tap! It will be a fun
receipt of their inheritance and $4 afternoon of music. Beverages
strategies you can implement to Deadline: Mon. Aug 9 will be served.
assure that the inheritance is a 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
blessing and not a curse. Feathered Friends: Fri. Aug 20
1:00 p.m. Short-eared Owl $3
Wed. Aug 4 EVAC Only Deadline: Wed. Aug 18
Free Join Anne Price to learn about the
Deadline: Mon. Aug 2 most widespread owl species on Bunco
the planet, the short-eared owl. EVAC Only
Waterwise Gardens Known for nesting in the Bunco is an easy and fun game
EVAC & Zoom grasslands of the American West, of dice. Enjoy an afternoon of
Colorado’s dry climate and this is also the only owl native to fun, laughter, and prizes. Bunco
limited water supply is the the Hawaiian Islands. They are fills up fast so don’t wait to
reason this talk is so important! found on every continent except register! No refreshments will
Waterwise gardens are growing Australia and Antarctica. Bring be served at this time. All Bunco
in popularity in Colorado - your camera and enjoy some close- players will be asked to sanitize
boosting biodiversity and a up photo opportunities with this their hands before playing.
naturally beautiful look! Learn beautiful owl! Your fee supports 12:30 - 3:00 p.m.
from CSU Master Gardeners the Raptor Education Foundation Mon. Aug 23
about how to improve watering in caring for injured birds. $4
in your existing landscape to 1:00 p.m. Deadline: Thurs. Aug 19
reduce water. There’ll also be Tues. Aug 17
time for suggestions about $5 18th & 19th Century
renovating or starting fresh Deadline: Mon. Aug 16 Immigration
with a low-water garden of EVAC & Zoom
your own. Active Minds: A plaque on the Statue of Liberty
1:00 p.m. Story of Beer invites “the poor and wretched”
Wed. Aug 11 EVAC & Zoom to come to America. But did
$3 Join Active Minds as we tell the most Americans, at the time the
Deadline: Fri. Aug 6 story of beer. We will discuss the statue was erected, disagree with
origins and history of beer, how it one of our most treasured
Colorado Train History is made, different types of beer, as symbols of freedom? Time after
EVAC & Zoom well as the rise of several great for discussion. Presenter Paul
When William Jackson Palmer American brewers and beer Flanders is a former high school
headed west to make his families. We will end with a history teacher.
fortune, it was not on the backs discussion of the current trends of 2:00 p.m.
of miners that his fortune was microbrews and craft beers and Tues. Aug 24
$4
Deadline: Fri. Aug 20
August Happenings 7
Movie: Going in Style Partner with Your Doctor
EVAC Only EVAC & Zoom August Happenings
Lifelong buddies Willie (Morgan When it comes to your health, Descriptions: Pages 4 & 5
Freeman), Joe (Michael Cain), and you can’t afford to stand on the
Al (Alan Arkin) decide to buck sidelines. It’s important to be an
retirement and step off the straight active part of your healthcare Blood Pressure Screening
and narrow for the first time in their team by talking with your doctor 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
lives when their pension fund about important ways to improve Thurs. Aug 12/Tues. Aug 24
becomes a corporate casualty. To your quality of life. Program Kindness Counts
pay the bills and come through for developed by Humana and 11:00 a.m.
their loved ones, the three risk it all presented by Lisa Asmussen. Wed. Aug 11
by embarking on a daring bid to 1:30 p.m.
knock off the very bank that Tues. Aug 31 Medicare Counseling
absconded with their money. Free 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Rated: PG-13 (1 ½ hours) Deadline: Mon. Aug 30 Tues. Aug 17
Free, but register. By appointment
1:30 p.m.
Thurs. Aug 26
Cribbage Tournament
12:30 p.m.
Deadline: Wed. Aug 25
Wed. Aug 25
Classes
Bridge Refresher Genealogy rushes in California & Colorado
EVAC Only EVAC Only and women who helped tame the
It’s been a long time since we’ve Facilitators Sheryl Johnson and bad boys. Course consists of
had bridge lessons. Join us for a Fred Trail will work 1-on-1 with lecture intertwined with discussion.
refresher course in preparation for students to find and record your Some classes will include DVDs.
bridge playing to start up again at ancestors using a computer and Instructor/Facilitator: Steve
EVAC. This class is for people other resources. Class limited to Winkler.
who have taken bridge lessons in two people on the EVAC 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
the past. Instructor: Bobbi Jo computers and six others can Wednesdays
Unruh. bring a laptop or I-device with July 7 - 28
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon wireless capabilities. Some $5 (4 wks)
Wednesdays computer ability necessary. Deadline: Tues. July 6
July 7 - Aug 25 Bring a flash drive and pencil
$16 (8 wks) with eraser. Iris Folding Cards
Deadline: Fri. July 2 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. EVAC Only
Fridays Learn an easy folding technique
Craft Time July 9 - Aug 27 using recycled papers to make
EVAC Only $20 (8 wks) gorgeous and unique greeting cards.
Come to Eagle View and work on Deadline: Wed. July7 You will complete 1-3 cards, or you
any DRY craft such as tatting, can take materials home to
knitting, crocheting, and Japanese complete the same. Supplies
Bunka in the company of others!
History: American West
Gold & Silver Rushes provided, but please bring a pair of
Register any time. Included with scissors. See display case for
Tatting registration. EVAC Only
The American West and its examples. Instructor Karen
9:45 - 11:00 a.m. Kloberdans has taught craft classes
Mondays settlement by an increasingly
powerful nation has many most of her life.
July 12 - Aug 30 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
$4 (one-time fee) facets. This course will explore
specifically the gold and silver Tues. July 13 & 20
Deadline: Join any time $7 (2 wks)
Deadline: Fri. July 9
8 Classes
To be included in the initial ideas, suggestions, and the best Key
registration, call EVAC at help we can offer. Instructors: Zoom Only - the program is
303-655-2075 with your name Cheryl Stoddard and Wilma
only on Zoom (livestream). See
and phone number by Laughlin.
E-Blast to register and for more
Tues. June 29 at 4:00 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. information. To receive the
Thursdays E-Blast email please call
July 15 - Aug 19
Napkin Decoupage Plate 303-655-2075.
$20 (6 wks)
EVAC Only Deadline: Wed. July 14 EVAC & Zoom - the program
Learn a decoupage/appliqué can be attended in person at
method using napkins on a Tatting EVAC or at home through
glassware plate. These make EVAC Only Zoom. To register for in person
beautiful one-of-a-kind gifts or This vintage craft is making a attendance please see the
keep for your own home décor. comeback. Tatting creates a attached registration sheet.
See display case for example. durable lace by handcrafting a
Supplies provided, but please series of knots and loops. This EVAC Only - the program can
bring a pair of scissors and, if vintage lace can adorn clothing, only be attended in person at
desired your own decorative accessories, or be displayed as Eagle View Adult Center.
napkins. Instructor: Karen art. Registration for tatting
Kloberdans. includes registration in “Craft
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Time” so you can practice what
Tues. Aug 3 & 10 you learn. Instructor Charlotte Exercise Classes
$7 (2 wks) Jacobucci.
Deadline: Fri. July 29 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Line Dance
Mondays EVAC & Zoom
Small Decoupage Project July 12 - Aug 30 Get moving and have fun by line
EVAC Only $4 (8 wks) dancing in this one-hour class for
Learn a decoupage method on a Deadline: Join anytime both beginners and advanced
small vase or clay pot. See beginners. No prior line dance
display case for examples. Watercolor Painting experience needed. Instructor:
Supplies provided, but please EVAC Only Rosalie Farrer.
bring a pair of scissors. This Let’s get back to painting! Learn 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
will also be a time to finish any the magic of watercolor by doing Fridays
projects you have not completed a “painting with a purpose.” $20 (4 wks)
in former classes. Instructor: Participants will all work on the Session 1: July 9 - 30
Karen Kloberdans. same painting to learn new skills Deadline: Wed. July 7
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and techniques. If we have time
Tues. Aug 24 Session 2: Aug 6 - 27
we will work on another smaller
$5 Deadline: Wed. Aug 4
painting. Get supply list at
Deadline: Fri. Aug 20 registration. Instructor: Sharon
Krohn. Stan Shibao
Quilting 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Intermediate: Panels Mondays is a long-time
EVAC Only volunteer.
Session 1: Sunset Sailing
We are going to make quilts, July 12 & 19 He’s delivered
wall hangings, table runners, or $26 (2 wks) our frozen
placemats using panels. We will Deadline: Thurs. July 8 meals since
provide you with examples,
Session 2: Jungle King Covid started.
Aug. 16, 23, & 30 Thank you,
$38 (3 wks) Stan!
Deadline: Thurs. Aug 12
Classes 9
Move and Be Fit Yoga Beginning inspired low-intensity dance
EVAC & Zoom EVAC Only workout for active older adults.
Move and be fit with exercises Learn a new lifetime skill for Zumba Gold® is a modified
designed to stimulate both brain health and relaxation. This basic class that uses easy-to-follow
and body. Exercise can be done beginning class will focus on moves focusing on balance,
seated or standing. Improve relaxation and breathing, as well range of motion, and fun.
your leg and upper body as increased range of motion and Instructor: Rosalie Farrer.
strength, balance, and posture. flexibility. You must be able to 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Be ready with a good sturdy get onto and off the floor. No Thursdays
chair, two hand weights (or EVAC equipment will be $20 (4 wks)
water bottles), and a fitness provided. Bring a yoga mat; a Session 1: July 8 - 29
band or dish towel. Bring your strap or belt, two yoga blocks or Deadline: Tues. July 6
own equipment for in-person two books; and a blanket or
Session 2: Aug 5 - 26
class. Instructor: Rosalie towel. Instructor: Carolyn
Deadline: Tues. Aug 3
Farrer. Priola. Space is limited - must
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. register in advance.
Tuesdays 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Zumba Gold Toning®
Session 1: July 6 - 27 Mondays EVAC & Zoom
$20 (4 wks) Shake up your fitness routine
Session 1: July 12 - 26 with this class for active older
Deadline: Fri. July 2 $15 (3 wks)
by noon adults. It focuses on strength
Deadline: Thurs. July 8 training exercises (using light
Session 2: Aug 3 - 31 Session 2: Aug 2 - 23 weights or toning sticks) while
$25 (5 wks) $20 (4 wks) dancing to the rhythm of fun
Deadline: Mon. Aug 2 Deadline: Thurs. July 29 Latin-based music. It is a low
to moderate intensity workout
Move It or Lose It! Yoga Intermediate designed to reduce the loss of
EVAC & Zoom EVAC & Zoom muscle mass/strength that often
This 45-minute class is designed Start your week off right with comes with aging. Bring your
to accommodate everyone in a Yoga on Monday mornings for own toning sticks or two
fun and supportive atmosphere. advanced beginning and 1-2 lbs. weights to class, or tell
Great class if you are just intermediate level participants. instructor if these are not
starting out or getting back into No new beginners. The ability to available to you. Instructor:
fitness. Focus will be on get on the floor is required. You Rosalie Farrer.
improving strength, flexibility, will need to bring a yoga mat; a 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
proper alignment, and balance strap/belt, two yoga blocks or Tuesdays
to help keep you mobile. Class books; and a blanket. Instructor: Session 1: July 6 - 27
can be done entirely seated or Carolyn Priola. $20 (4 wks)
standing. We will use a good 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Deadline: Fri. July 2
sturdy chair, two hand weights Mondays by noon
(or water bottles), and a fitness Session 1: July 12 - 26 Session 2: Aug 3 - 31
band to have fun and get $15 (3 wks) $25 (5 wks)
healthy. Bring your own Deadline: Thurs. July 8 Deadline: Mon. Aug 2
equipment to class. Instructor:
Rosalie Farrer. Session 2: Aug 2 - 23
10:15 - 11:00 a.m. $20 (4 wks)
Thursdays Deadline: Thurs. July 29
$20 (4 wks)
Session 1: July 8 - 29 Zumba Gold®
Deadline: Tues. July 6 EVAC & Zoom
Get fit to a Latin beat and have fun
Session 2: Aug 5 - 26 doing it! Zumba® is a Latin-
Deadline: Tues. Aug 3
10 Meet Ups
Our Trip Program is still on
Meet Up - Meet Up -
hold but that doesn’t mean we Light Rail Journey Coal Creek Walk
can’t meet somewhere and Driving to Denver has become This scenic and partially shaded
enjoy the company of others. rather exhausting with the trail follows Coal Creek from
You’ll be given a handout increase in traffic. Finding Lafayette to Louisville. We’ll be
with an address and map at parking isn’t any easier. Luckily, meeting in Lafayette at the time
the time of registration. there’s a way to get there by rail. listed below where we will
Escort not provided. We’ll take the light rail from leisurely walk along a dirt-packed
Question? Thornton to Union Station. trail. Must register.
Call 303-655-2075 You’ll enjoy the afternoon on 9:30 a.m.
your own or with friends and Tues. Aug 24
return at a time of your choice. $4
Meet Up - Please bring cash or card to pay Deadline: Fri. Aug 20
All About Owls for the train. Must register.
Meet us at Barr Lake at the 10:00 a.m. Meet Up -
time listed below for a short Thurs. July 29 Stanley Marketplace
guided hike on the Niedrach $4 (plus $11 train ticket) The Stanley Marketplace is the
Trail near the nature center. Deadline: Mon. July 26 former Stanley Aviation building/
After the hike we will end with site. This manufacturing facility
a presentation by Natures Meet Up - opened in 1954 and was once
Educators with a live Great Beginning Archery Class known for designing and
Horned Owl. Owl-themed Would you like to learn to shoot a producing airplane ejection seats.
snacks will be provided after bow and arrow? Whether it be for Today, the Stanley Marketplace is
the presentation. Must register. hunting or recreation, archery is a a community of 50+ businesses
9:00 a.m. fun, easy-to-learn sport. Meet us offering you a place to eat, drink,
Mon. July 12 at the Barr Lake at the time listed play, learn, and explore. Whether
$4 (plus $9 entrance fee) below for a beginning archery you’re looking to meet for food,
Deadline: Thurs. July 8 class. They will provide all the go shopping, or explore its rich
equipment and go over bow safety history, this one stop location has
Meet Up - and how to shoot. We will end it all. Lunch on your own. Must
Golden Ponds with an archery-themed snack. register.
Must register. 10:00 a.m.
Nature Area 10:00 a.m.
Golden Ponds Nature Area is Mon. Aug 30
Mon. Aug 16 $4 (plus meal $15+)
located just west of Longmont $4 (plus $9 entrance fee)
and features walking paths Deadline: Thurs. Aug 26
Deadline: Thurs. Aug 12
along the ponds and beside the
St. Vrain Creek. Enjoy a
leisurely stroll on a semi-
shaded trail with opportunities EVAC Safety Protocols
to view wildlife and to enjoy a
packed lunch. Pack your own All unvaccinated patrons should continue to wear masks
lunch and water. Must inside the facility at all times. All patrons are asked to social
register. distance by 6-feet.
10:00 a.m. Wash your hands frequently. Several hand sanitizer stations
Mon. July 19 are also available throughout the center for your use and
$4 safety.
Deadline: Thurs. July 15
Bring all your own equipment for fitness and craft classes.
Stay home if you are sick or not feeling well.News & Center Information 11
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. July 20 and to participate in all center activities and programs.
Aug. 17 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 or by calling
Judy Schissler, George Phillips, Ellie Davis, and 303-655-2075.
Gayle Shibao. Visitors are welcome. Foot care is for seniors 55 + only.
Charitable Contributions Payment is due at registration. Cash, checks, or
Together we can continue to enhance the great credit cards. Keep your receipt.
programs and services offered for seniors and The Center reserves the right to cancel any
active adults in the Brighton area. Your financial activity if minimum registration is not met.
support will be recognized on the donor wall at Refund Policy for Cancellations:
Eagle View. All donations are tax deductible.
Make donations payable to: Brighton United If the CENTER cancels the activity/trip:
Senior Citizens, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Full refunds will be given.
Brighton, CO 80601. If YOU cancel BEFORE the deadline date:
Donor Opportunities for Wall Recognition: Refund of cost, minus a $4 cancellation fee.
Friend: $100 - $499 If activity charge is $4 or less, NO refund is given.
Memorial: $100+ Allow 1 - 2 weeks to process refunds.
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
Outreach & Referral Via Mobility pr ovides specialized tr anspor tation
Do you need help and unsure where to turn? Evon within the City of Brighton. Via can take you to
Benitez will assist you with completing forms and medical appointments, grocery shopping, and Eagle
finding needed services. It is vital that you make View, to name just a few of the places you can go in
an appointment to see Evon as she’s often meeting Brighton. New Via users - call 303-447-2848
with others or out serving the community. To ext. 1014 to get started. To schedule rides, call
make an appointment call Evon at 303-655-2079. 303-447-9636. Free rides to and from Eagle View in
Leave a message. Via service area (provided by funds from the Senior
Advisory Board).
Medical Equipment Loans FlexRide - This is an RTD ser vice. Call
Basic medical equipment is available to loan out
303-299-6000 for reservations. The driver will pick
by appointment only. Items may include
up and deliver you anywhere within Brighton,
wheelchairs, front wheel and seated walkers,
Mon - Fri. 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost is the local RTD
canes, crutches, toilet seat risers, commodes, and
bus fare.
bath benches. There is no guarantee what is
available at any time. Call 303-655-2075 for
information.Don’t Miss This! 12
Eagle View Library
Flix & Kicks 2021 We have a lovely library in the lobby.
Movie & Concert Series in the Park It is filled with a wide variety of
The City of Brighton will be hosting its popular “Flix & paperback books. We ask that you
Kicks” concert and movie series. All series events will be please sanitize your hands before you
held Thursday evenings at Carmichael Park, located at 650 browse for books. Once you are
Southern Ave. The current COVID-19-related health and finished and have made your
safety precautions will be in effect, the City will be selections, please sanitize your hands
incorporating several extra measures to keep attendees safe. again. If you are returning books,
For more information please visit there is a basket for returned books.
https://www.brightonco.gov/131/Brighton-Events. Keeping your safety in mind, we will
take those books and place them out
Thursdays of circulation for 7 days. Volunteers
July 1 - Aug. 26 will then reshelf the books. Note:
We only accept donations of
Time Varies paperback books in good condition or
FREE large print hardback books.
The Brighton Blues Blast features a free outdoor festival in The
Armory parking lot featuring local blues bands, a classic car show,
and a transportation art show. The main event at 6:00 p.m. requires
advance ticket purchase. For tickets please visit
https://ci.ovationtix.com/36224/production/1058050
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Car and Art Show
12:00 noon - 4:30 p.m. - Free Concert
6:00 p.m. - Ticketed Event
Sat. July 10
The Armory, 300 Strong St, Brighton, CO 80601
PRESORTED STANDARD
Need a Ride?? US POSTAGE
VIA is providing free rides to and from the Center (within their PAID
service area) in 2021. Be sure to register with VIA so that you can BRIGHTON, CO
reserve a space on their vans. PERMIT NO. 31
Register by calling VIA
at 303-447-2848.
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