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Eagle View
Adult Center
March & April 2020
Class & Event Registration
begins
Fri. Feb 28
Trip Registration begins
Mon. Mar 2
See pages 2 & 19 for details
Free rides with VIA to and from
Eagle View. See page 19 for details.
Sat. Mar 7 - Spaghetti Luncheon
1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601
303-655-2075
www.brightonco.gov
2 Center Information
Table of Contents Page REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
Continuous Drop-in Activities ....... 3 CLASSES, HAPPENINGS, AND EVENING
PROGRAMS REGISTRATION begins on
March Happenings ................... 4&5 Fri. Feb 28 at 8:00 a.m.
April Happenings .………..… 6&7 Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
March Trips ……...…….….… 8&9 You can register yourself and one other person.
Cash, checks, and credit cards accepted.
April Trips...…………..……. 10 & 11
Classes……………………………. 12 - 16 No trip registration.
Calendars ………………………… 17 & 18 TRIP REGISTRATION begins Mon. Mar 2 and
is held as a LOTTERY.
Center Info & Cancellations …….. 2 & 19
To be in the first round of trip registration, be in
Special Events ………………….... 20 the dining room between 8:00 - 8:25 a.m. to
draw a number. Numbers are randomly drawn,
Evening Programs………………... Insert so there is no advantage to picking first.
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. for people
Wednesday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. with lottery numbers. During this time, you can
Phone: 303-655-2075 register for yourself and only one other
Location: 1150 Prairie Center Parkway person - if you are going on the same trip.
You may also register for classes and events.
Brighton, CO 80601
Eagle View Center Staff When lottery registration is over (approximately
Sue Corbett - Director 11:00 a.m.), we will reopen registration on a
Donna Singer - Program Coordinator first-come, first-served basis.
Evon Benitez - Information & Referral Breakfast refreshments provided by:
Gayle Martinez - Administrative Assistant
Becky Eichem - Front Desk Receptionist Allstate - Cummings Insurance Agency
Calvin Perdue - Program Coordinator
Eleanor Maestas - VOA Meal Site Coordinator After Mar 2, register for all activities and
Judy Walters - Front Desk/Rentals trips at the front desk.
Cindy Castro - Custodian
Karen Mitchell / Billie Markoff - VNA Nurses Registration is taken until the deadline date
listed for each activity OR until all spaces have
*************************** been filled. Don’t wait - programs fill fast!
On The Cover:
Left Photo: Jaqueline and Nelson Ferguson,
Connie Eussen, John Sauter, and Calvin Perdue. Senior Wellness Clinic
The Senior Wellness Clinic focuses on health
Right Photo: Jude Baker and Chuck Able. promotion and disease prevention for seniors 55+.
Operated by Visiting Nurses Association (VNA),
*************************** services include foot care, health checks, and blood
pressure checks. Fee for foot care is $30 ($40 for
VOA Lunch first visit) payable at the time of your appointment.
A hot, nutritious lunch is provided by Volunteers Foot care is Kaiser covered with pre-approval. Call
of America, Monday - Thursday at 11:30 a.m. 303-655-2075 for appointment.
Reservations Suggested. Clinic hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Call Eleanor at 303-655-2271 between Thursdays: Mar 5 - 26 and Apr 2 - 23
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Mon. - Thurs. Fridays: Mar 13 & 20 and Apr 10 & 17
Daily meal donations are appreciated.
$2.50 Donation per meal if age 60+
$8.50 Mandatory charge if under 60
Continuous Drop-in Activities 3
Cards, Cards, Cards! Steve Yarish is a longtime volunteer
New players welcome. Call the driver and now one of our
listed volunteer. Senior Advisory Board members.
Hand and Foot Bingo
12:45 - 3:30 p.m. No fee - just fun! After the
Mondays VOA lunch. Prizes vary from
Mahjong
Room: Hawk/Heron food to “white elephant” gifts. Drop in to play
Linda: 303-910-4221 12:00 noon - 12:45 p.m. American
Mondays & Thursdays Mahjong using 2018 cards.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Pinochle Pals Mondays - 2nd & 4th
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Computers Available Room: Falcon
Tuesdays Computers with free internet
Room: Hawk/Heron available in the Falcon Room Mexican Train Dominos
Sandy: 303-659-3265 when not occupied. Inquire at This is an easy game to learn - it’s
the front desk for free Wi-Fi regular dominos with a fun twist.
Cribbage throughout EVAC. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Wednesdays Color Me Drop-in
Room: Peer Adult coloring is a great stress Scrabble
Shirley: 720-685-3369 reliever and fun. Drop in to Play Scrabble with others who
color with other patrons. enjoy the game.
Tournament:
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Wed. Mar 25/Wed. Apr 29
Mondays Wednesdays
$4 payable to volunteer
25¢ per day
Bridge Wood Carving Drop-in
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Ladies Billiards Learn to carve wood or work on
This is “women only” time. an existing project. Call Norm at
Fridays
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 978-568-1191 to arrange free
Room: Hawk/Heron
Mondays instruction. You can also make
Judy: 303-378-5226
25¢ per day wooden cars to distribute to kids
Pitch around the world through “Toys
12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Knit & Crochet Drop-in for God’s Kids.” Call Dave
Drop in to knit or crochet with 303-637-7686.
Fridays
others. No instructor, but 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Room: Falcon
there will always be friendly Tuesdays
Shirley: 720-685-3369
help available from the group. 25¢ per day
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays
25¢ per day
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
12:00 Bingo 8:00 Wood Carving 12:30 Cribbage 10:00 Knit & 12:30 Bridge
12:45 Hand & Foot 12:30 Pinochle Pals 12:30 Dominos Crochet 12:30 Pitch
1:00 Color Me 12:30 Scrabble 12:00 Bingo
1:00 Ladies Billiards
1:00 Mahjong 2nd & 4th
4 March Happenings
Registration for but tickets will be sold at the Exciting New Class
door.
Mar/Apr Happenings 11:00 - 2:00 p.m.
See pg. 14 for information
begins Fri. Feb 28 on A Matter of Balance. This
Sat. Mar 7
award-winning 8-week class will
$7 adults
help reduce your fear of falling
Massage $4 children 12 & under
and teach mild exercises to
Ameaka Grumbach has years of improve strength.
experience as a massage therapist
Movie: South
This is a harrowing tale of
and is getting great reviews for her Kindness Counts
survival of a 1914 exploration
services. She is available on Ever wish you could make a
Wednesday evenings and occasional crew as they attempt to reach
the South Pole. This DVD is difference in Brighton? You can!
daytime appointments. This group is about fun, easy ideas
$27 30 mins, $42 1 hour original film footage shot by a
crew member. Photographed in for spreading a little kindness
Wednesdays 4:15 - 7:45 p.m. throughout the community. Our
Mon. Mar 23 10:15 - 3:45 the early 1900s, it's silent with
piano accompaniment and aim is to brighten the day for others.
Tues. Mar 24 10:15 - 3:45 Each month we pick a project and
words written on the screen. It
is fascinating, interesting, and work together as a group to be kind.
Census Help Center 11:00 a.m.
Every ten years the US Government uplifting. 1hr/20 min. Free but
please register. Wed. Mar 11
counts how many people live in the
50 states and territories. They 9:30 a.m.
Mon. Mar 9 City Spotlight:
provide critical data for lawmakers, Anythink Library
human service agencies, and many Deadline: Fri. Mar 6
Not just for books anymore!
others to use. Participation in the Hair Sparkles Librarians will be here from the
census is required by law. In mid- Add sparkle to your life! The Brighton Anythink Library to tell
March you will receive an invitation hair tinsel is tied onto hair you about the various services they
to participate in the 2020 Census strands and can stay in for offer. Did you know you could
with detailed information on how to weeks. Hair must be straight or check out the latest movie DVDs for
respond. There are three options for slightly wavy and at least 5-6 no cost? Were you aware of the
responding: online, phone, and inches long. Make appointment many classes available? Did you
mail. Once those notices have gone and pay fee at the front desk. know that the library provides
out, Eagle View is here to help you Provided by Sarah one-on-one technology help? Learn
register. Trained volunteers and Hoskin-Clymer. about these services and many
staff will be available in April. 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. more!
Mondays 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. March 10 & 12 9:30 a.m.
Thursdays 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. $10 Thurs. Mar 12
Deadline: Two days before Free
Blood Pressure Screening Deadline: Wed. Mar 11
The Brighton Fire Department will Feathered Friends -
be here to perform FREE blood Peregrine Falcon
pressure checks. Stop by! Our feathered friend for March 1-2 Day Classes
10:30 - 11:30 a.m. is a Peregrine Falcon. Anne You don’t want to miss these
Thurs. Mar 5 Price from the Raptor Education one-time classes happening in
Mon. Mar 23 Foundation will teach us Mar & Apr! See pages 12 - 16.
interesting facts about this Napkin Appliqué
Spaghetti Luncheon falcon as you view this live
For the last 32 years, we have Iris Folding Cards
raptor. Fee supports the Diamond Dots
hosted this great community event. Foundation in caring for injured
Bring your family and friends for iPhone Helpful Features
birds. AARP iPhone Technology
spaghetti, salad, bread, and dessert. 12:30 p.m.
Advance ticket purchase encouraged Watercolor Painting
Tues. Mar 10 Acrylic Paint Party
$5 Zentangle
Deadline: Mon. Mar 9
March Happenings 5
Bunco Ribbon Hearing and Tinnitus Ask a Librarian
Bunco is an easy and fun game of Center. Staff from Brighton’s Anythink
dice. Enjoy an afternoon of 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Library will be here on the last
laughter, refreshments, and prizes. Tues. Mar 17 Wednesday of the month to
Bunco fills up fast so don’t wait to Free answer any question you might
register! Deadline: Mon. Mar 16 have about library services.
1:00 - 3:30 p.m. 10:00 a.m.
Thursdays Healthy Tips Wed. Mar 25
Mar 12 & 26 Betty Stephenson shares
$4 (per day) research about nutrition and Cribbage Tournament
Deadline: Tues. before healthy eating. Free drop-in. Our monthly cribbage tournament
10:45 a.m. includes prize winnings,
Friday Feast Thurs. Mar 19 refreshments, and lots of fun. Just
We’ll have cheese potato soup, drop in and pay fee to the
sandwich, and dessert from Active Minds: Hong Kong tournament volunteer.
Inglenook. Our entertainment will Once a British colony, Hong 12:30 p.m.
be Irish Troubadour, Gary Kong was returned to China in Wed. Mar 25
Michaels. He plays the guitar and 1997. Recently, Hong Kong has $4
sings beautiful music including erupted into a violent conflict
many Irish songs. between the Chinese Readers Theatre
12:00 noon government and protesters Performance
Fri. Mar 13 objecting to increased Drop in for the free show and
$4 government controls. Join support our acting troupe! The
Deadline: Wed. Mar 11 Active Minds as we tell the story Readers Theatre performances are
of Hong Kong’s, past, present, always a lot of fun and only last
Medicare Counseling and future. about 20 minutes. Play is done in
Receive one-on-one assistance on 1:30 p.m. time to take advantage of the
Medicare issues from Ann Brothers. Thurs. Mar 19 VOA lunch afterwards.
She is specially trained on Medicare $5 10:45 a.m.
insurance programs, including Deadline: Wed. Mar 18 Thurs. Mar 26
Medicare Part D. Call Evon at Free
303-655-2079 to make an Book Club: Endurance
appointment. Adams County This is the tale of British Social Media 101
residents with general Medicare explorer Ernest Shackleton's Social media is the fastest
questions can also call Centura 1914 attempt to reach the South growing area of technology use
Health Links at 720-321-8850. Pole aboard the Endurance. for older adults. Using social
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. After battling its way through a media can help you connect with
By appointment thousand miles of pack ice and society, find a job, and even
Tues. Mar 17 only a day's sail short of its benefit your health. Learn the
destination, the Endurance basics of Instagram, Twitter,
Hearing Loss became locked in an island of Snapchat, Facebook, and
and the Brain ice. Follow along as they LinkedIn to see which ones best
Learn about healthy aging and the attempt a near-impossible fits your need(s). Maida Pearce
ear-brain connection. As we age, journey over 850 miles of the has lots of experience in the
the "use-it or lose-it" principal South Atlantic's heaviest seas. technology field. Bring your
applies to nearly every function of Read the book and meet in the charged iPhone or Android
our bodies. Learn about the lobby for the discussion led by device. One-hour class with time
auditory system and the connection Karen Grillos. Book available at for questions after.
between hearing and brain diseases the library and on Amazon. The 1:30 p.m.
such as dementia. A question and movie South on Mar 9 works in Tues. Mar 31
answer session will follow. conjunction with the book. $10
Speaker: John Wilson, Blue 9:00 a.m. Deadline: Fri. Mar 20
Wed. Mar 25
6 April Happenings
Registration for Baseball Fan Day jewelry. Want to know more?
Baseball season is starting, so Join us as you first get an
Mar/Apr Happenings wear your favorite baseball team introduction into India and its
begins Fri. Feb 28 gear. Prize drawing at lunch for culture. Then you will get to view
those wearing baseball attire. the actual jewelry while learning
Community Thurs. Apr 2 more about its significance.
Gardens Sign-Up Instructor Akila Arumugam is
The Eagle View Community Rockies History from India and teaches our Indian
Gardens have 14 raised planting It’s Rockies home opener week, cooking classes.
beds to lease to seniors wanting to so let’s start the baseball season 1:00 p.m.
garden. Beds are raised 24” to learning about the Colorado Tues. Apr 7
allow easy access for planting, Rockies! Scott Perry, a local $5
weeding, and watering without sports historian, has an Deadline: Mon. Apr 6
excessive bending. Center will interactive presentation on
provide the beds, hose, and water. Rockies history, how baseball Friday Feast
Participants bring their own tools, came to Denver, and the teams There’s No Business Like Show
seeds, and organic fertilizer and that led up to us entering the Business… who doesn’t love
must agree to maintain their bed Major League. Broadway show tunes from the
through the season. 1:00 p.m. 1940s-60s? Susie Knight will be
Wed. Apr 1 Thurs. Apr 2 here to perform some of your
$20 per garden bed $5 favorite songs and share trivia
Deadline: Wed. Apr 1 from that era. We’ll be serving
Putting Ourselves First zesty tomato soup, sandwich, and
With lively discussion and new Instant Pot Cooking cookies from Brookdale.
information, this class will help The Instant Pot is the kitchen 12:00 noon
participants make themselves a gadget everyone is talking about. Fri. Apr 10
priority. Many of us grow up This class will teach you how the $4
putting our needs on the back Instant Pot works and how to Deadline: Wed. Apr 8
burner and end up feeling used or cook with it like a pro! Bring
depleted. It is never too late to your Instant Pot (or electric Lyft Rides
become more aware of our patterns pressure cooker) if you have one, If you’ve never
and learn ways to take better care and come prepared for some tried ridesharing,
of ourselves. Facilitated by hands-on cooking. This class don’t worry -
Pennock Center for Counseling. includes basic instruction on the using Lyft is simpler than you
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Instant Pot, the dos and don’ts, think. Come learn how Lyft
Wednesdays care for your pot, and recipes for matches drivers with passengers
Apr 1 - 22 beginners. We will sample all who request rides through a
Free (4 wks) the dishes that we cook together. smartphone app. Taking Lyft can
Deadline: Tues. Mar 31 Instructor: Amy Wilson. be less expensive than maintaining
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon a car and easier than relying on
Walk On! Fri. Apr 3 friends/family for rides. We will
Join us as we talk and walk $15 also cover ride-sharing safety and
Brighton area trails. First day meet Deadline: Wed. Apr 1 driving for Lyft. Maida Pearce
in the EVAC Lobby; after that we by noon has ten years’ experience in the
will meet at pre-selected locations. technology field. Bring your
Wear layered clothing, good Jewelry of India charged iPhone or Android device
walking shoes, and bring water. The tradition in India of to class. One-hour class with time
Leader: Olly Ramirez. adorning oneself with jewelry is for questions after.
9:00 a.m. 5,000 years old. Jewelry is 10:00 a.m.
Wednesdays designed to match the attire worn Mon. Apr 13
April 1 - 29 for specific occasions. There are $10
$2 about 20 different types of Deadline: Thurs. Apr 9
April Happenings 7
Active Minds: Artificial along with the story of the April Happenings
Intelligence (AI) struggling construction of the Details on Pages 4 & 5
Join Active Minds for an overview capitol building. She has done
of the development of artificial numerous memoir programs for Massage
intelligence - computer systems us and has a PowerPoint show 4:15 - 7:45 p.m.
capable of performing tasks of this historic event. Wednesdays
typically done by a human brain 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. By appointment
such as optical recognition, Thurs. Apr 23
Free Blood Pressure Screening
complex decision making, voice 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
recognition, learning, language Deadline: Wed. Apr 22
Mon. Apr 6 / Thurs. Apr 23
translation, and more. We will
review the evolution of this field as Nordic Walking DEMO Hair Sparkles
well as current and future Try Nordic walking for free! 9:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
applications and issues. You will be amazed how much Tues. Apr 7 / Thurs. Apr 9
1:30 p.m. better you can walk using
Thurs. Apr 16 Nordic walking poles. They Kindness Counts
$5 help with balance, endurance, 11:00 a.m.
Deadline: Wed. Apr 15 strength, and mobility. Great if Wed. Apr 8
you have physical challenges in
knees or hips. Poles provided. Healthy Tips
Partner with 10:45 a.m.
Your Doctor Try it out just in time to register
for the May class. Instructor: Thurs. Apr 9
When it comes to
your health, you can’t Sarah Hoskin Clymer. Bunco
afford to stand on the 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
sidelines. It’s Tues. Apr 28 Thurs. Apr 9 & 30
important to be an Free
active part of your healthcare team Deadline: Fri. Apr 24 Medicare Counseling
Tues. Apr 21
by talking with your doctor about Book Club: The Things By appointment
important ways to improve your
Our Fathers Saw
quality of life. Program developed
This book is a compilation of
Ask a Librarian
by Humana and presented by 10:00 a.m.
retired teacher Lisa Asmussen. the untold stories of the World
War II generation from Wed. Apr 29
Free but you must register.
12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Hometown, USA. Author Cribbage Tournament
Tues. Apr 21 Matthew Rozell tracks down 12:30 p.m.
Free over thirty survivors who fought Wed. Apr 29
Deadline: Mon. Apr 20 the war in the Pacific, from
Pearl Harbor to the surrender at Readers Theatre
Lady Atop the U.S. Capitol Tokyo Bay. The book resurrects Performance
Back by request firsthand accounts of combat 10:45 a.m.
Ever noticed the statue on top of and brotherhood, of captivity Thurs. Apr 30
the U.S. Capitol in Washington and redemption, and the
D.C.? This lovely lady was made aftermath of a war that left no
American community
Tuesday & Wednesday
and lifted in Lincoln’s day. In Gift Cards
1993, she was removed for unscathed. Read how a
generation of young Americans Each day you eat VOA lunch at
refurbishing, set back up on the Eagle View on Tuesday or
200th anniversary of the capitol’s saved the world. Read the book
and meet in the lobby for the Wednesday, you earn a chance to
cornerstone laying by George win a $10 gift card from the
Washington. Eagle View discussion led by Karen Grillos.
9:00 a.m. Eagle View Adult Center
participant, Gerry Evans, has an Senior Advisory Board.
intimate story of the statue lift, Wed. Apr 29
Drawings held monthly.
8 March Trips
Registration for ALL Trips Gamble - Mardi Gras Trip B
begins on Mon. Mar 2 Head up the mountain with 11:00 a.m.
See Page 2 for details. your friends for a fun-filled Fri. Mar 20
day of gambling. We will $5 (plus meal $15+)
journey to Mardi Gras Casino Deadline: Thurs. Mar 12
in Black Hawk where lucky
Denotes lots of walking winnings have become a Rich Little
normal occurrence. Bring This is a
your players card. Trip will friendly
DYAO leave Black Hawk at 3:00 p.m. reminder for
Spectacular: 8:45 a.m. everyone who registered for this
Ellis Island Tues. Mar 10 program.
This is a friendly reminder for $18 6:00 p.m.
everyone who registered for this Deadline: Thurs. Mar 5 Sat. Mar 14
program.
1:00 p.m. Top Golf
By Request Fiske Planetarium -
Sun. Mar 1
We’ve all seen Voyagers
that giant We’re driving to Fiske
New Belgium Planetarium at CU Boulder for a
fenced-in driving range in
Brewery Tour Thornton, but what does it all musical grand tour of the solar
By Request entail? We’re heading to Top system. Voyagers is a live,
Fort Collins is well known for its Golf to see what the talk of the interactive musical with actors
breweries and New Belgium town is all about. You’ll get telling the story of NASA's
helped pave the way. They’ve 2-hours of play time with over Voyager spacecraft. Interpret the
been so successful that recently 10 different games to choose Golden Record - a message from
they opened another brew house in from. This isn’t your Earth in 1977 to the far reaches of
Asheville, North Carolina. The everyday golf range so sign up time and space - as it weaves earth
90-minute tour includes free to find out what makes this sciences, anthropology, and a
tastings, history, and a whole lot place so special. Dress touching exploration of the human
of fun. Be prepared for some appropriately for partial condition into a dynamic live
stairs, light walking, and standing outdoor weather. Lunch after musical featuring thrilling
for the duration of the tour. Lunch at Chili’s Bar and Grill. discoveries from the outer planets
on your own in Old Town Fort 8:30 a.m. of our solar system. No meal.
Collins. Thurs. Mar 12 2:30 p.m.
9:45 a.m. $14 (plus meal $15+) Sun. Mar 15
Thurs. Mar 5 Deadline: Mon. Mar 9 $26
$4 (plus meal $15+) Deadline: Thurs. Mar 5
Deadline: Tues. Mar 3 Irish Snug
In celebration of St.
Patrick’s Day, we are
Thank a Driver heading to Denver to Snowy Weather
have lunch at the Irish Snug. You will be called by EVAC or
Eagle View Adult Center’s Trip your instructor if we are
Program is powered by Be sure to try either the fish
and chips, bangers and mash, cancelling programs or trips due
volunteers. Our volunteer drivers to bad winter weather.
and navigators lead each outing corned beef and cabbage, or
the shepherd’s pie.
helping to keep you safe and
Trip A
Free Programs
on time. Remember to thank Please attend if you are
them for their ongoing efforts. 10:30 a.m.
Thurs. Mar 12 registered - your instructors are
We appreciate all that they do! counting on you.
$5 (plus meal $15+)
Deadline: Thurs. Mar 5
March Trips 9
has been creating a veritable Travel Film -
bang in the music scene in Alaska
Kuala Lumpur since 1997 with Have you
its groundbreaking and always
Amazon innovative performances. The wanted to
Fulfillment Center ensemble’s performances are visit America’s last frontier or are
By Request highly praised and admired. you looking to remember that
Ever wonder how Amazon gets They’ve introduced new wonderful trip taken to Alaska?
your packages to you so quickly? dimensions to theatrical This is your chance! With
Amazon has moved into the drumming by venturing into entertaining narrative and
neighborhood and this is your contemporary percussion breathtaking visuals, Rich Reid
chance to see what goes on inside music and exploring different presents Alaska’s vast landscapes
that massive building. Come see cultures. This is one not to be from photo assignments spanning
the magic as we take a 60-minute missed! Performance held at a 30-year career. Presented at the
tour of the Thornton fulfillment Lone Tree Arts Center in Lone Northglenn Recreation Center.
center. Must wear closed-toe Tree. No meal. Lunch after at Red Lobster.
shoes (toe and heel enclosed) and 5:30 p.m. 9:00 a.m.
long hair pulled back. Please give Sun. Mar 22 Wed. Mar 25
birth date at time of registration. $41 $11 (plus meal $14+)
Dinner after at Mimi’s Bistro and Deadline: Thurs. Mar 5 Deadline: Fri. Mar 20
Bakery.
Trip A Snowshoe -
2:45 p.m. Snowshoe -
Mon. Mar 16 Dream Lake Bear Lake
$4 (plus meal $14+) Rating: Rating: Easy
Deadline: Mon. Mar 9 Moderate Enjoy a snowshoe
Join us on a snowshoe adventure to Bear Lake in Rocky
Denver adventure to Dream Lake in Mountain National Park. Park
Rocky Mountain National Rangers will lead this adventure
Mob Tour Park. Park Rangers will lead of education and breathtaking
By Request this adventure of education beauty on a 1-mile, 2-hour
Join Denver Mob and breathtaking beauty on a roundtrip snowshoe hike. The
historian, Tom 2-mile, 3-hour roundtrip elevation increase is about 150 ft.
Hackett, on this exciting bus tour snowshoe hike. The elevation with plenty of opportunity to
through North Denver's Little increase is about 500 ft. with enjoy the views. Snowshoes are
Italy! Explore former social plenty of opportunity to enjoy included but poles are not
clubs, homes, and haunts of some the views. Snowshoes are included and aren’t available for
of Denver’s most influential included but poles are not rent. It is recommended for those
Denver crime families. This trip included and aren’t available without good balance to bring
is reserved for those who for rent. It is recommended their own snowshoe poles. Dress
haven’t gone before. Lunch for those without good balance for winter hiking, pack your
after at Gaetano’s. to bring their own snowshoe lunch, and bring plenty of
Trip A poles. Dress for winter hiking, water. Please see front desk for
10:15 a.m. pack your lunch, and bring recommended list of supplies.
Fri. Mar 20 plenty of water. Please see 7:30 a.m.
$19 (plus meal $15+) front desk for recommended Tues. Mar 31
Deadline: Fri. Mar 13 list of supplies. $7
7:30 a.m. Deadline: Tues. Mar 24
Hands Percussion: Mon. Mar 23
Drumbeat Inferno $7
Hands Percussion, a renowned Deadline: Mon. Mar 16
Malaysian percussion ensemble,
10 April Trips
Denver Mob Tour Come see the magic as we take a
Registration for ALL Trips 60-minute tour of the Thornton
begins on Mon. Mar 2 By Request
Join Denver Mob historian, Tom fulfillment center. Must wear
See Page 2 for details. closed-toe shoes (toe and heel
Hackett, on this exciting bus
tour through North Denver's enclosed) and long hair pulled
Little Italy! Explore former back. Please give birth date at
Denotes lots of walking social clubs, homes, and haunts time of registration. Dinner after
of some of Denver’s most at Mimi’s Bistro and Bakery.
influential Denver crime Trip B
Wings Over the families, while uncovering the 2:45 p.m.
Rockies - Drones truth behind many of these Thurs. Apr 9
Aviation has come a legends. This trip is reserved $4 (plus meal $14+)
long way since it’s for those who haven’t gone Deadline: Thurs. Apr 2
inception in 1783. before. Lunch after at
Recently the world Gaetano’s. Gamble - Johnny Z
has seen an influx of Trip B Join us this month for a gorgeous
unmanned aerial vehicles, also 10:15 a.m. day in the mountains with good
known as drones. Drones are Mon. Apr 6 food and good friends. Maybe
frequently used for photography, $19 (plus meal $15+) Lady Luck will join us, but either
surveying, military, and Deadline: Mon. Mar 30 way, we will see what Johnny Z
recreation. On this trip, you’ll Casino in Central City has to offer.
take a 90-minute guided tour of Johnny’s Italian Bring your players card. Trip will
the museum with a stop at their leave Black Hawk at 3:00 p.m.
current exhibit, “Drones.” This
Steakhouse
Located in Thornton, Johnny’s 8:45 a.m.
exciting exhibit will highlight the Tues. Apr 14
earliest drones to the most recent Italian Steakhouse is a high-end
restaurant that offers an $18
high-tech models. Lunch after at Deadline: Thurs. Apr 9
Lowry Beer Garden. affordable lunch. Try their
9:30 a.m. Monday Chicken Deburgo
special, which is frenched Denver Pops
Thurs. Apr 2 By Request
$13 (plus meal $15+) chicken breast, roasted garlic,
basil, oregano, and cream sauce The Denver Pops will be
Deadline: Wed. Mar 25 performing at the Central
served with your choice of
garlic fries or garlic mashed Presbyterian Church for an
Rockies vs. potatoes for only $12 (coffee, incredible year-end performance
Padres tea, or soft beverage included). called “Journey of our Dreams.”
By Request 11:00 a.m. As the season of celebration comes
We are headed to the Mon. Apr 6 to a close, this concert honors our
ball park to watch our $5 (plus meal $15+) hopes and dreams. They’ll
favorite team as they Deadline: Thurs. Apr 2 welcome a young artist and
play the San Diego Padres. Pack Denver native, Dylan Tyree, who
your lunch or buy food on site at Amazon Fulfillment will perform the Erich Korngold
the many vendors. Dress for the Cello Concerto. In addition,
weather. There are two handicap Center they’ll perform music of James
and two aisle seats available; let us By Request
Horner, Edward Elgar, and
know at registration if you need Ever wonder how Amazon gets
Bedrich Smetana. No meal.
one. your packages to you so
3:00 p.m.
11:00 a.m. quickly? Amazon has moved
Sat. Apr 18
Sun. Apr 5 into the neighborhood and this is
$21
$19 (plus food $10+) your chance to see what goes on
Deadline: Thurs. Apr 2
Deadline: Mon. Mar 16 inside that massive building.April Trips 11
Jack Hanna’s Into served in three courses. Once Pearl Street and it’s absolutely
the Wild Live afternoon tea has finished, we beautiful. This is your chance to
Recognized around the country as will go on a self-guided tour of take pictures, shop, and eat.
America’s favorite zookeeper, the museum. Be prepared for You’ll have approximately four
Jack has made countless uneven walking surfaces and hours before you meet back at the
television appearances since three flights of stairs. Meal vans to return to EVAC. Lunch
1983. Jungle Jack Hanna has included. on your own. Tulips flowering is
explored the corners of the globe 9:30 a.m. not guaranteed.
as one of the most visible and Thurs. Apr 23 9:00 a.m.
respected animal ambassadors. $49 Mon. Apr 27
Now he is bringing his stage Deadline: Wed. Apr 15 $5 (plus meal $15+)
show, Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Deadline: Tues. Apr 21
Live, to The Lincoln Center in Curtains
Fort Collins. A visit from Jungle By Request Bellvue Watson
Jack would not be complete The WHODUNIT musical at Fish Hatchery
without an array of animals such Candlelight Dinner Theater in Located just outside Fort Collins,
as cheetahs, kangaroos, penguins, Johnstown will have you the small town of Bellvue is home
and many more. Seats are up one laughing! It’s the brassy, bright to one of Colorado Parks &
flight of stairs. No meal. and promising year of 1959. Wildlife’s cold-water fish
2:15 p.m. Boston’s Colonial Theatre is production facilities. We will
Sun. Apr 19 host to the opening night meet with a Ranger on site to take
$36 performance of a new musical. a 90-minute guided tour of the
Deadline: Mon. Mar 16 When the leading woman grounds. Learn how important
mysteriously dies on stage, the these fish hatcheries are to anglers
Wild Animal entire cast and crew are and what the process is from egg
Sanctuary suspects. Enter a local to their release in the wild. This
It’s Earth Day and we are heading detective, who just happens to location is responsible for rearing
to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in be a musical theatre fan! A approximately 300,000 trout each
Keenesburg to see all the rescued hilarious journey for both year. Be prepared for an uneven
animals. We’ll be donating one performers and the audience, the gravel surface and lots of
tree/bush per person! The original Broadway production walking. Lunch after at the
sanctuary has a 1.5-mile elevated garnered eight nominations at famous Vern’s Place.
walkway that overlooks different the 2007 Tony Awards, 9:00 a.m.
habitats and animals. Be prepared including Best Musical. Tues. Apr 28
by wearing walking shoes, bring Meal included. $4 (plus meal $15+)
water, and sunscreen. Lunch after 4:45 p.m. Deadline: Mon. Apr 20
at Pepper Pod. Fri. Apr 24
8:30 a.m. $66 Rockies vs. White Sox
Wed. Apr 22 Deadline: Wed. Apr 8 By Request
$26 (plus meal $15+) We are headed to the ball park to
Deadline: Wed. Mar 11 Pearl Street Tulips watch our favorite team as they
and Shopping play the Chicago White Sox.
Miramont Castle Museum By Request Pack your lunch or buy food on
& Victorian Tea Spring is in the air! site at the many vendors. Dress
By Request What better way to for the weather. There are two
The Miramont Castle was celebrate spring than handicap and two aisle seats
constructed in the late 1800s near to take a trip to Pearl available; let us know at
Manitou Springs. We will be Street in Boulder for the tulip registration if you need one.
enjoying their Light Victorian Tea bloom? Every year Boulder 11:00 a.m.
plants a wide variety of tulips on Wed. Apr 29
$19 (plus food $10+)
Deadline: Fri. Apr 1012 Classes
Registration for Classes Acrylic Paint Party 11:30 - 12:30 p.m.
It’s a “Social Artworking” Wednesdays
begins Fri. Feb 28
acrylic paint party! All supplies Session 1: Mar 4 - 25
See Page 2 for details. are provided for you to have fun $20 (4 wks)
finishing a beautiful canvas Deadline: Tues. Mar 3 by noon
AARP iPhone painting. Some painting skill is
Session 2: Apr 1 - 29
Technology Workshop helpful! See display case.
$25 (5 wks)
Join AARP for a FREE hands-on Instructor: Judy Schissler. Deadline: Mon. Mar 30
interactive workshop, with Session 1: Stallion
iPhones provided for practice as 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Bridge - Beginning
you learn. Program is in two parts Wed. Mar 18 & 25 No prior knowledge of how to play
- sign up for one or both. Register $40 (2 wks) bridge is preferred. Learn bridge
directly with AARP by calling 1 Deadline: Fri. Mar 13 fundamentals, scoring, and evaluation
-866-591-8105 or register online Session 2: Lighthouse of hands, followed by supervised
at aarp.cvent.com/tekdenv. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. practice. Instructor: Bobbi Jo Unruh.
Fri. Mar 27 Wed. Apr 15 - 29 No class Mar 23.
Free $50 (3 wks) 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Deadline: Wed. Mar 25 Deadline: Fri. Apr 10 Mondays
Mar 9 - Apr 27
Intro to iPhones: Beginner Adaptive Yoga $12 (7 wks)
Explore the capabilities of This class is designed for people Deadline: Fri. Mar 6
iPhones with new technology living with mobility issues.
users. You will learn Texting Yoga postures are modified to Bridge - Level 2
(technique/lingo), Photos your needs. Class size limited Do you already know the basics of
(including selfies), Apps (what are to ensure individual attention by bridge? Expand your skill by playing
they/what do they do), Browsing Karen Vizyak, physical therapist through evaluation of hands, bidding,
(search the web safely). and certified yoga teacher. conventions, how to play hands, read
1:00 - 2:30 p.m. People in wheelchairs and game play, and scoring. Instructor:
walkers are especially Bobbi Jo Unruh. No class Mar 23.
Beyond the Basics - iPhones: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Intermediate encouraged to join.
9:15 - 10:15 a.m. Mondays
For those who have mastered the Mar 9 - Apr 27
basics, this class will cover Maps Tuesdays
$12 (7 wks)
(navigation apps), Voice Dictation Session 1: Mar 3 - 31 Deadline: Fri. Mar 6
(hands-free way to communicate $40 (5 wks)
with your device), Photos (edit Deadline: Mon. Mar 2 Chair Yoga
and share), and Security (tips to by noon Gain the benefits of yoga without
protect your device). getting on the floor! Targeted
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Session 2: Apr 7 - 28 stretching releases tension in the body
$32 (4 wks) returning it to proper alignment and
Deadline: Fri. Apr 3 range of motion. Exercises are done
AARP Smart
with the support of a chair to improve
Driver Course Back to Balance posture, flexibility, and strength.
Take AARP’s driving refresher Recovering your stability,
Instructor: Dottie LaFleur.
course of safe driving practices strength, and balance is
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
and rules. Most companies offer a achievable. We will use fun Thursdays
discount off auto insurance for exercises and a few tricks to
course completion. improve or maintain balance Session 1: Mar 5 - 26
12:00 - 4:30 p.m. and prevent falls. Class is for $20 (4 wks)
Fri. Apr 3 those not needing walking Deadline: Tues. Mar 3
$15 - AARP member assistance, like a cane or walker. Session 2: Apr 2 - 30
$20 - Non-member Call Dottie La Fleur at $25 (5 wks)
Deadline: Wed. Apr 1 303-907-5339 with questions. Deadline: Tues. Apr 1Classes 13
Craft Time 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Facilitator: Steve Winkler.
Don’t hibernate at home! Come to Thursdays 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Eagle View and work on any DRY Tuesdays
Session 1: Mar 5 - 26
craft hobby such as tatting, knitting, Mar 10 - Apr 7
$20 (4 wks)
crocheting, and Japanese Bunka in $5 (5 wks)
Deadline: Wed. Mar 4
the company of others! Register Deadline: Mon. Mar 9 by noon
any time - just pay the one-time fee. Session 2: Apr 2 - 30
10:00 - 11:30 a.m. $25 (5 wks) History: United States
Mondays Deadline: Wed. Apr 1 History & Exploration
Mar 9 - Apr 27 Start this session with an overview of
$4 Genealogy U.S. History - a timeline of awesome
Deadline: Join any time Find your ancestors and record achievements and events from 1492
your family tree. Sheryl to 2015. Then begin a new series -
Diamond Dots Johnson and Fred Trail will The Age of Exploration. In March/
Learn how to create a beautiful show you how. Class limited to April we will cover “new world”
Diamond Dots geometric design. 3 people on the EVAC explorer Leif Erikson through U.S.
Fee includes one geometric design computers. Five more students explorers in the mid-1600s. No class
kit (see display case for examples). can bring a laptop or I-device on Apr 13. Instructor: Brenda Hoke.
Other kits for sale by instructor with wireless capabilities. Bring 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Donna Landon. No experience a flash drive and pencil with Mondays
needed. eraser. Mar 16 - Apr 27
1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 9:00 - 10:30 a.m. $5 (6 wks)
Tues. Mar 10 Fridays Deadline: Thurs. Mar 12
$5 Mar 6 - Apr 24
Deadline: Mon. Mar 9 $18 (8 wks) iPhone/iPad
Deadline: Wed. Mar 4 Helpful Features
Exercise - Drop-in Adjusting settings on your iPhone or
All fitness levels welcome. Greeting Cards iPad allows for better ease of use.
Especially great for people just Make amazing greeting cards Come with your device to learn
starting out. Exercises are done using a variety of materials. about adjustments that will create
using a chair for seated exercises Ella Hastman will teach you more utility and convenience. This
and standing support. Modify simple techniques to complete is a small hands-on class. Instructor:
exercises for a harder workout. two creative, pre-designed cards Lisa Asmussen.
Instructors: Dottie LaFleur and per class. All supplies and 8:30 - 9:45 a.m.
Rosalie Farrer. envelopes included in fee. Tues. Apr 14 - 28
Mar 4 - Apr 29 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. $24 (3 wks)
$1 daily fee Fridays Deadline: Fri. April 10
Mar 20, 27, Apr 10, 24
Monday/Wednesday
9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
$5 per 1 day class Iris Folding: Cards
Deadline: Wed. before Learn an easy folding technique
Friday using recycled papers to make
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. History: American West unique greeting cards. You’ll
The American West and its complete 1-3 cards, or take home
Fit Happens settlement by an increasingly materials to complete the same. All
Perform a variety of exercises using powerful nation has many supplies provided. See display case
body weight, light hand weights, facets. You’ll learn about the for examples. Instructor Karen
bands, and gym balls to strengthen Oregon Trail, gold rushes in Kloberdans has taught craft classes
your body. We also focus on California and Colorado, most of her life.
improving balance. The exercises western town violence, and 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
can be modified for comfort levels, women who helped tame the Tues. Mar 17 & 24
current and chronic injuries, and bad boys. Course consists of $7 (2 wks)
safety. All levels of fitness. lecture and discussion. Some Deadline: Fri. Mar 13
Instructor and Physical Therapist: classes will utilize DVDs.
Marti Duquette.14 Classes
8:30 - 9:40 a.m. Session 2: Apr. 7 - 28
Registration for Classes Fridays $28 (4 wks)
begins Fri. Feb 28 $20 (4 wks) Deadline: Fri. Apr 3
See Page 2 for details.
Session 1: Mar 6 - 27 Move It or Lose It! - Wed.
Light Weight Deadline: Wed. Mar 4 10:15 - 11:15 a.m.
Strengthen muscles and bones Session 2: Apr 3 - 24 Wednesdays
using light hand weights, stretch Deadline: Wed. Apr 1 Session 1: Mar 4 - 25
bands, and balls. Weightlifting is a $28 (4 wks)
proven form of exercise for seniors Matter of Balance Deadline: Tues. Mar 3 by noon
for increased strength in the upper A Matter of Balance is an
and lower body, improved joint award-winning program that Session 2: Apr 1 - 29
health, balance and stability, can help reduce the fear of $35 (5 wks)
enhanced metabolic fitness, and falling. Learn to view falling as Deadline: Mon. Mar 30
increased bone density. Start at controllable and practice mild
your level and increase weight or exercises that are proven to Napkin Appliqué
repetitions at your pace. No floor increase strength, balance, and Learn a decoupage method using
work. Instructor: Dottie LaFleur. flexibility. Must be age 60+, napkins on glassware. Make
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. ambulatory (walkers and canes beautiful one-of-a-kind gifts, or keep
Fridays ok), and are able to problem for your own home décor. See
$20 (4 wks) solve. Healthy snacks, great display case for example. Supplies
prizes, and FUN included in provided, but please bring a pair of
Session 1: Mar 6 - 27 scissors and, if desired, your own
Deadline: Wed. Mar 4 every session! No repeat
attendees. Offered by VOA. decorative napkins. Instructor:
Session 2: Apr 3 - 24 Must attend all eight classes. Karen Kloberdans.
Deadline: Wed. Apr 1 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Tuesdays Tues. April 14 & 21
Line Dance - Beginner Mar 10 - Apr 28 $7 (2 wks)
Get fit and have fun doing it by Free: Age 60+ (8 wks) Deadline: Fri. Apr 10
learning to line dance! This class Deadline: Wed. Mar 8
is designed to teach new beginners Oil Painting
basic dance steps. You will then Move It or Lose It! Beginners work on a pre-selected
learn 1 or 2 dances per class Improve leg strength and painting to learn basic skills. Three
depending on the group. There balance to keep you mobile. beginner slots allow for quality
will be lots of repetition. Increase upper body strength instruction time. For beginners, tell
Instructor: Rosalie Farrer. and improve your posture for us at registration and get a supply list
9:45 - 10:45 a.m. great benefits. The class is (initial cost approx. $120). Some
Fridays designed to accommodate beginner supplies available on limited
$20 (4 wks) everyone - so if you have basis. Veterans work on paintings of
neuromuscular issues or you their choice. Instructors: Judy
Session 1: Mar 6 - 27 use a prop, oxygen, or need an Schissler and Jane Talbot.
Deadline: Wed. Mar 4 assistant, no problem! 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon
Session 2: Apr 3 - 24 Questions? Call certified Tuesdays
Deadline: Wed. Apr 1 instructor Dottie LaFleur at $20
303-907-5339. Session 1: Mar 3 - 31
Line Dance - Level 2 Move It or Lose It! - Tues. Deadline: Mon. Mar 2
Learn the hottest new line dance 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. by noon
routines. No partners needed to Tuesdays
enjoy this fun form of country Session 2: Apr. 7 - 28
dancing. Some experience in line Session 1: Mar 3 - 31 Deadline: Fri. Apr 3
dancing is necessary. Instructor $35 (5 wks)
Judy Yamakishi is an Deadline: Mon. Mar 2
award-winning line dancer. by noonClasses 15
Painting Skills play! Bring a pencil, yellow Session 2: Apr 6 - 27
Learn helpful hints to improve highlighter, and a small black Deadline: Thurs. Apr 2
your oil or acrylic painting in this 3-ring binder to class. If unable
free tutorial class of basic skills. to attend the first day, call Eagle Tai Chi - Level Two
We will cover how to prepare a View at 303-655-2075. Build on the balance postures
canvas, planning out your painting, Instructor: Dolly Garcia. learned in basic Tai Chi and refine
choosing and caring for brushes, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. the form as we continue to learn
finishes, and much more. This is an Tuesdays new postures. More bending and
educational class for beginners or $3 (4 wks) more multifaceted movements will
veterans - no painting. Instructors: Session 1: Mar 3 - 24 be added that increase one's body
Judy Schissler and Jane Talbot. Deadline: Mon. Mar 2 awareness. Unplug from the fast
9:00 - 10:30 a.m. by noon pace of life! Instructor: Saba Obika.
Fri. Apr 17 Show on Thurs. Mar 26 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Free Wednesdays
Deadline: Wed. Apr 15 Session 2: Apr 7 - 28 $20 (4 wks)
Deadline: Fri. Apr 3
Session 1: Mar 4 - 25
Quilting Beginning - Blocks Show on Thurs. Apr 30
Deadline: Tues. Mar 3
New beginners will learn basic by noon
quilting techniques and will make a Square Dancing
table runner or small quilt. More Square Dancing is a fun way to Session 2: Apr 8 - 29
advanced beginners will work on exercise! Class is geared to Deadline: Mon. Apr 6
“Block of the Month” patterns to older adults, where the pace and
complete a quilt. You will make the music is slower. All abilities Tatting
12” x 12” blocks of different welcome. No partner needed. This vintage craft is making a
designs that you piece together. Instructor/Professional Caller: comeback. Tatting creates a durable
Material list available on the first Mike Olivieri. No class April 8. lace by handcrafting a series of
day of class. Instructor: Teri 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. knots and loops. This vintage lace
Hendrickson. Wednesdays can adorn clothing, accessories, or
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. $20 (4 wks) be displayed as art. Registration for
Fridays Session 1: Mar 4 - 25 tatting includes registration in
Mar 6 - Apr 24 Deadline: Tue. Mar 3 “Craft Time” for no additional
$20 (8 wks) by noon charge. Instructor: Charlotte
Deadline: Thurs. Mar 5 Jacobucci.
Session 2: Apr 1 - 29 9:15 - 10:00 a.m.
Quilting Intermediate - Deadline: Mon. Mar 30 Mondays
Purses/Totes Mar 9 - Apr 27
Make purses or tote bags with a Tai Chi - Form $4 (8 wks)
variety of different patterns. Learn and refine the first third of Deadline: Join any time
Patterns available on the first day the Simplified 37-Posture form.
of class. Instructors: Cheryl We'll go over some Tai Chi Writing Drop-In
Stoddard and Wilma Laughlin. principles and warm-ups that Drop in to write with us, be it
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. prepare us for practicing the memoirs, stories, or legacy letters.
Thursdays form. It's a gentle workout that's We will share our writing and offer
Mar 12 - Apr 23 great for taming stress. This input if needed. The goal is to write
$20 (7 wks) class is for people ready to move something you are happy to share
Deadline: Wed. Mar 11 on from Level 2. Instructor: with friends and family. Join any
Saba Obika. time for one-time fee. Facilitator:
Readers Theatre 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Shari Coren.
Step out of your comfort zone and Mondays 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
join the “Theatre,” where $20 (4 wks) Wednesdays
memorization is not needed! Read Session 1: Mar 9 - 30 Mar 4 - Apr 29
from a script as you act out the $4 (9 wks)
Deadline: Thurs. Mar 5
Join any time16 Classes
Watercolor Painting Session 1: Mar 5 - 26 Session 2: Easter Basket
Learn how to watercolor by doing a Deadline: Tues. Mar 3 Mar 25
“painting with a purpose.” We will $13
Session 2: Apr 9 - 30 Deadline: Mon. Mar 23
work on the same painting to learn Deadline: Tues. Apr 7
new skills and techniques. Get Session 3: Peacock
supply list at registration. Yoga - Continuing April 8 - 22
Instructor: Sharon Krohn. This class will focus on gentle $38 (3 wks)
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. yoga to improve range of motion Deadline: Mon. Apr 6
Mondays and reduce stress. Participants
must be able to get on and off Session 4: Koala Card
Session 1: Crocus Apr 29
Mar 9 & 16 the floor and have taken yoga
classes within the past year. $13
$26 (2 wks) Deadline: Mon. Apr 27
Deadline: Fri. Mar 6 Instructor: Carolyn Priola.
Session 2: Easter Card Yoga - Continuing Tues. AM Zumba Gold®
Mar 23 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Zumba® is a Latin-inspired workout
$13 Tuesdays that is part dance, part fitness.
Deadline: Thurs. Mar 19 Session 1: Mar 3 - 31 Zumba Gold is modified with easy-
$25 (5 wks) to-follow Zumba choreography that
Session 3: Lion focuses on balance, range of motion,
Apr 6 - 20 Deadline: Mon. Mar 2
coordination, and fun! Instructor:
$38 (3 wks) Session 2: Apr. 7 - 28 Rosalie Farrer.
Deadline: Thurs. Apr 2 $20 (4 wks) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Session 4: Chickadee Card Deadline: Fri. Apr 3 Wednesdays
Apr 27 Yoga - Continuing Thurs. PM Session 1: Mar 4 - 25
$13 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. $20 (4 wks)
Deadline: Thurs. Apr 23 Thursdays Deadline: Tues. Mar 3 by noon
$20 (4 wks)
Yoga - Beginning Session 2: Apr 1 - 29
Focus on relaxation, breathing, Session 1: Mar 5 - 26 $25 (5 wks)
increased range of motion, and Deadline: Tues. Mar 3 Deadline: Mon. Mar 30
flexibility. You must be able to get Session 2: Apr 9 - 30
onto and off the floor. For those Deadline: Tues. Apr 7 Zumba Toning®
with considerable physical This program was created for active
limitations, please enroll in Chair Zentangle older adults who want to use light
Yoga or Adaptive Yoga. Create beautiful images by weights to focus on strengthening
Instructor: Carolyn Priola. drawing structured patterns, their muscles. It's a low-to-
Yoga - Beginning Tues. AM using pen and pencil. Develop moderate intensity workout session
10:15 - 11:15 a.m. drawing skills while learning designed to reduce the loss of
Tuesdays patterns that are simple to draw muscle mass/strength that often
when broken down in steps. comes with aging. It is done to the
Session 1: Mar 3 - 31 Supplies available to use for first rhythm of fun Latin-based music
$25 (5 wks) time beginners. Instructor: using toning sticks (provided).
Deadline: Mon. Mar 2 Sharon Krohn. Instructor: Rosalie Farrer.
by noon 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Session 2: Apr. 7 - 28 Wednesdays Mondays
$20 (4 wks) $20 (4 wks)
Session 1: Noah’s Ark
Deadline: Fri. Apr 3 Mar 4 - 18 Session 1: Mar 9 - 30
Yoga - Beginning Thurs. PM $38 (3 wks) Deadline: Thurs. Mar 5
1:45 - 2:45 p.m. Deadline: Tues. Mar 3
by noon Session 2: April 6 - 27
Thursdays Deadline: Thurs. Apr 2
$20 (4 wks)News & Center Information 17
Senior Advisory Board Trip and Activity Policies
The purpose of the Advisory Board is to advise
and assist in the needs and operations of Eagle Anyone 55 years of age or older is given priority to
View. The Board will meet Tues. Mar 17 and participate in all center activities and programs.
Apr 21 at 1:00 p.m. Members are: Fran King, If adults age 40 - 54 want to attend a class, trip, or a
Dave Thomas, Peggy Jarrett, Dan Buckner, Jo space-limited event they will be added to a wait list.
Overall, Jane Talbot, Bill Alsdorf, Heidi Storz, Inquire at the EVAC front desk.
Judy Schissler, Steve Yarish, Ellie Davis, and
Gayle Shibao. Tim Watts is the City Council Services such as massage, hair sparkles, and
representative. Visitors are welcome. foot care are for seniors 55 + only.
Payment is due at registration. Cash, checks, or
Charitable Contributions credit cards. Keep your receipt.
Together we can continue to enhance the great
programs and services offered for seniors and The Center reserves the right to cancel any
active adults in the Brighton area. Your activity if minimum registration is not met.
financial support will be recognized on the donor Refund Policy for Cancellations:
wall at Eagle View. All donations are tax
deductible. Make donations payable to: If the CENTER cancels the activity/trip:
Brighton United Senior Citizens, 1150 Prairie Full refunds will be given.
Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601.
Donor Opportunities for Wall Recognition: If YOU cancel BEFORE the deadline date:
Friend: $100 - $499 Refund of cost, minus a $4 cancellation fee.
Memorial: $100+ If activity charge is $4 or less, NO refund is given.
Sponsor: $500 - $999 Allow 1 - 2 weeks to process refunds.
Benefactor: $1000+
If YOU cancel AFTER the deadline date:
Cancellations Due to Weather NO REFUND IS GIVEN unless we can sell your
In the occurrence of bad weather, the decision to spot. If you can’t go on a ticketed trip, DO NOT
cancel a class, trip or event will be made by the give your space to anyone before checking with
staff upon the recommendation of the instructor Eagle View to see if there is a waiting list. If there
or driver. Trip and class participants will be is NO wait list, you may give away or sell your trip
called if the decision is made to cancel. Watch space. The person taking your spot must go on the
TV news for VOA lunch cancellations. The van. Tell EVAC BEFORE the trip if someone is
decision to close the Center will be made by the taking your place; one-day notice preferred.
City Manager.
When EVAC cancels a trip you will receive a Transportation
full refund. Trips will not be rescheduled.
Via Mobility provides specialized transportation
Please note: If you decide to cancel BEFORE a
within the City of Brighton. Via can take you to
decision is made by EVAC - normal
medical appointments, grocery shopping, and Eagle
cancellation policies apply.
View, to name just a few of the places you can go in
Outreach & Referral Brighton. New Via users - call 303-447-2848 ex 1014
Do you need help and unsure where to turn? to get started. To schedule rides, call 303-447-9636.
Evon Benitez will assist you with completing Free rides to and from Eagle View in Via service area
forms, find needed services, and make home (provided by funds from the Senior Advisory Board).
visits to assist homebound people! It is vital that
you make an appointment to see Evon as she’s FlexRide - This is a RTD service. Call 303-994-3549
often meeting with others or out serving the for reservations. The driver will pick up and deliver
community. To make an appointment call Evon you anywhere within Brighton, Mon - Fri.
at 303-655-2079. Leave a message. 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost is the local RTD bus fare.Don’t Miss This! 18
Free Income Tax Preparation Spaghetti Luncheon
Free income tax preparation and electronic filing for all For the last 32 years, we have hosted this
Adams County taxpayers with an income of $56,000 or less. great community event. Bring your
The Tax Preparation Program is ONLY available at the family and friends for spaghetti, salad,
Human Services Center NOT in Brighton. bread, and dessert. Advance ticket
** Please bring the following information with you: purchase encouraged, but tickets will be
Social security cards for yourself and any dependents for sale at the door as well.
A government-issued photo ID
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sat. Mar 7
All W-2s, 1098 and 1099 forms
$7 adults
Proof of any other income received $4 children 12 & under
Proof of any deductible expenses
A copy of last year's tax return
Location
Adams County Human Services Center Don’t miss the annual Brighton
11860 Pecos St., Lower Level - Suite 1125 Japanese American Association
Westminster, CO 80234 (BJAA)
Hours Annual Shrimp /
Chow Mein Dinner
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sun. Mar 22
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
January 28 through April 9 At the Adams County
** No appointments are available; tax assistance is offered Riverdale Park “Dome”
on a first-come-first-serve, walk-in basis only.
Tickets are $12 and sold at event
PRESORTED STANDARD
US POSTAGE
PAID
BRIGHTON, CO
1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601
PERMIT NO. 31
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