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The Official Monthly Publication of the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center

MONDAY - FRIDAY

8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

2323 Woodlands Blvd.

Castle Rock, CO 80104

Office: 303.688.9498 Fax: 303.814.1035 Email: [email protected]

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Craft Show Extraordinaire Recap - 2018

The 26th Annual Craft Show is now history. 5,500 + people came to the show and brought in 531 pounds of food to donate to the Hope & Help Center (Formerly Douglas-Elbert Task Force). With reported sales from the vendors, along with the sales from the

areas that we ran, more than $110,000 was spent by those 5,500 people. Amazing! Plus, 164 volunteers put in more than 5,421 hours (from the year) to make this

Craft Show Extraordinaire the success that it was. You were all fabulous!

Below are income figures; everything up from previous years: Booth Fees: $17,550 Silent Auction: $7,860 Book Sale: $1,236 Grandma’s Attic: $2,117

Grandma’s Kitchen: $1,924 Craft Sales at event: $4,204 Gift Card Tree: $680 Balloon Tips: $243 Wreath Auction: $1,232 Raffles: $1,335

Pre & Post Craft Sales: $4,447 (as of 12/3) After deducting expenses, including cost of facilities, equipment rentals, advertising, permits and supplies, we netted more than $31,000. Please realize that this is still

increasing as sales continue in the Holiday Boutique at the Center which will be open until January 2.

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“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” ― Plato

As I am writing this letter to you all, I am listening to Christmas music. My favorite songs for the season are “Little Drummer Boy” and “Mary Did You Know?” What are yours? I love how music can make you feel, bring back memories, or just put you in a good mood. This has me thinking about how music influences us in many ways. Do you know “Auld Lang Syne,” which is traditionally sung at midnight on New Year’s Eve, was written by Scottish Poet Robert Burns in 1788? The words “auld lang syne” mean “time gone by.” Music is timeless, and I love to learn from so many different styles and eras of music. My husband and I switch the radio stations on car trips and play “Name That Tune.”

Music has become more multigenerational over past decades. I was recently at a UNC college basketball game and they were playing music from the ‘80s. All the students were singing along to the song, and I wondered if they knew that the song was 35+ years old. I don’t remember that I ever heard a Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, or Drifters song played at any high school or college event for me. As I look at a list of popular songs from the ‘50s, I am surprised at how many I do know and have danced or sang to at some time in my life, like “La Bamba,” “Johnny B. Goode,” or “Hound Dog.” I’m sure that some of the music of this current generation has us all shaking our heads and wondering, “How did it evolve into this?” just as our parents probably did with us. We all have our favorites, but being exposed to new music is kind of like what we try to do with the restaurants, events, and activities for the Center. It’s important to stay current, engage in new trends, and expose yourself to something different.

I hope with this New Year you will try a new type of “music” in the form of attending a new restaurant outing. How about joining one of the interest groups, such as Creative Writing, Drama, or Trivia, to name a few? Why not learn something new or old in Discovery Hour, Active Minds, or Remembering Our Veterans? You could always sharpen your mind with a new game like Mah Jongg, Hearts, or Texas Hold’em, or work on your dexterity with a craft in SeniorzArt or a craft class. What about signing up for a Bucket List or Mystery Trip (not knowing is half the fun, right?). You may prefer to take in something more low key like a theatre or museum trip.

We have so many great new things planned for you this NEW YEAR, I hope that you will be singing and dancing along with us. ~ Debbi

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Recognitions & Volunteering 3

Rockworthy 4

Road to Wellness 5

Fundraising Rocktivities 6

Advertisements 7

Rockin’ Happenings 8

More Rockin’ Happenings 9

Groups & Games 10

Of Interest 11

Calendar 12-13

What’s Going On This Month 14-16

Advertisements 17

Sports Rock & Around Town 18

More Services & Resources 19

Policy 0

Our Rockin’ Members 21

What’s Been Happening 22

Rockin’ Activity Sign-Up Sheet 23

WHAT’ S IN SIDE

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS President Doris Rollins

Vice Presidents Phyllis Tumey Open

Secretary Sherry Fogleman

Treasurer Steve Lockwood

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Community Liaison Al Wonstolen

Membership Kathy Stumpf

Sports Coordinator Dave Meyer

Transportation Jon Hendricks

STAFF

Executive Director Debbi Haynie [email protected]

Transportation/Office Manager Tina Whitby [email protected]

Project/Events Coordinator Mary Jo Fry [email protected]

Volunteer Coordinator Juli Asbridge [email protected]

Activities Coordinator/Newsletter Editor Shannon Rutt [email protected]

Front Desk Coordinator Michele Bellue [email protected]

Kitchen Coordinator Susan Santamaria-Fenton

ASSOCIATES Accountant Greg Bell, CPA

Legal Advisor Wendy Monteith

Wellness Coordinator Colleen Morton, R.N.

2018 BOARD & STAFF

Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Phone: 303.688.9498

Fax: 303.814.1035

From the Director

Jim Paladino Charles Patin Marquita Pattur Chuck Pauley Edward Persic Milena Persic Gayle Peterson James Pierce Laura Plumery Steve Pritchard Satya Pritzlaff Richard Pugh Kathy Pullen Kim Quick Carol Quinlan Betty Radvich Rosita Redoux Nikki Richards Jene Richardson Sandy Richardson Janet Robinson Doris Rollins Millie Rollins Hank Ruhl Mike Rutkowski Pete Rutt Joseph Ruys Kathleen Ruys Sue Ryerson Sylva Samyn Rod Sanders Kenneth Schader Jeffrey Schjodt Mark Schoeberl Shirley Schoeberl Vivien Semryck Terry Shadwick Ida Shapiro Pam Shearer Judy Smith Philip Smith Patsy Soro Mike Spray

Charlotte Adair Shelagh Adams Nadine Alexander Louisa Allen Jean Allmer Jason Anderson Joe Asbridge Jack Asbridge Joshua Asbridge Karen Asbridge Marilyn Asbridge Barbara Ashby Larry Ashby Barbara Bach Myrna Baker Austin Ballard Bob Barber Rhonda Basey John Bell Nancy Bendure Hazel Bennett Richard Bennett David Bentley Mary Ann Birrittella Margie Boyle Jeanette Brock Ann Bronson Matthew Broussard Penny Bruton Sadie Bush Mary Busse Ruth Calderon Joanne Carr Fran Cason Becky Chappell Alex Chavez Katie Coleman Bill Conz Dawn Corbell Stella Corpuz Pat Cossey Dolores Coyne

Teri Spray Gary Spreeman Rita Spreeman Betsy Steelman Cay Stender Debbie Stenner Kathy Stolcis Pauline Stone Karen Stucky Kathy Stumpf Marguerite Svenson Noah Taht Matthew Teuolde Pam Thiltgen-Hester Mark Thomas Renee Tihen Jill Trujillo Phyllis Tumey Sandy Tweed Uschi Uhl Phyllis Valdez Teresa VanWinkle Susan Vaughan Doug Vinton Melena Vinton Janet Weglarz Jim Weglarz Bev Wells Ceci Wells Steve Wheeler David Whitby Claudia White Carol Williams Candy Witt Kay Wolfe Al Wonstolen Jill Wood Sally Wood Jim Yank Nancy Yank Fred Yenni Bill Yoder Bob York

Kathy Lacey Sheron LaDue Kay Leslie Vicky Levin Lisa Litteken Bill Lobb Kathy Lockwood Steve Lockwood Darlene Lohr Ted Lohr Carl Longhofer Pam Luyten Mary Jo Madsen Rita Manning Judy Marken Nanita Marksberry Joan Marshall Glenda Martinez Helen Massey Janet Mattheis Steve Mauri Cindy McKinnon Teri McLane Ed Meserko Gwen Meserko David Meyer Elizabeth Michelin Aden Mickartz Jean Mickelson Wendy Monteith Bob Moore Cory Moore Sue Moore Margaret Ann Morris Shari Morrison Karen Mosel Carol Murino Erin Novotny Nicole O'Hayre Jim Osbourn Chris Paladino

Joan Goldberg Steve Gottula Gene Gray Katie Greene Dottie Gunner Karen Hackard Bob Halvorson Linda Halvorson Larry Hamilton Kevin Hanson Nancy Harrison Michael Hartberger Patty Hasty Lexie Haynie Travis Haynie Sherri Hedges Jim Henderson Jon Hendricks Sandy Hendricks Irene Henning Rosemary Herr Sandi Hier Charles Holverstott Cherie Holverstott Mary Hudson Char James Maggie Janick Carolyn Jez Connie Johnson Jim Johnson John Johnson Inge Jones Shirley Jost Julia Keeler Jan Kelley Bill Kelly Dorothy Kelly Karen Kennett Donna Kime Linnea King Nancy Knol Lynn Kroloff Jean Labo

EJ Crumrine Dan Daley Linda Daley Jim Daniel Michelle Daniel Sally Davis Connie Dawson Ida DeChellis Jim Decker Anita Deen Han Deen Christopher Demma David DeMonte Darlene Dennison Jean DiBartolomeo Michael Dockery Paul Donahue Howard Dunston Kathy Dunston Esther Durkin Patti Ehline Christie Einspahr Lauri Ekberg Judy Ellis C.J. Erickson Pat Eskoz Dorothy Everett Linda Farley Nancy Flugum Virgil Flugum Sherry Fogleman Bridget Folan Doris Freestone Beverly Frindt Phyllis Frindt Dorothy Fritsch Don Furnish Jim Gantner Neomi Garcia Arlene Gardow Dave Garner Nicholas Garver

THANK YOU TO OUR

November

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Special thanks to the following individuals who headed up the various areas at Craft Show:

Craft Booth: Sandy Hendricks, Maggie Janick & Shannon Rutt (for all her Merchandising Vision) Book Sale: Mary Hudson & Joanne Carr Garden Booth: Janet Mattheis & the Garden Group

Silent Auction: Rich & Hazel Bennett Emcee: Jim Weglarz Grandma’s Kitchen: Joan Marshall, Rita Manning & Inge Jones

Grandma’s Attic: Irene Henning & Sherry Fogleman Balloons: Gene Gray VP of Fundraising: Phyllis Tumey Wreath Auction: Cherie Holverstott & Debbie Stenner Gift Card Tree: Rich Bennett

Volunteer Coordinator who recruited & managed a myriad of volunteers: Juli Asbridge Staff who took on many responsibilities: Tina Whitby, Susan Santamaria-Fenton, Shannon Rutt, Michele Bellue

Our leader who keeps growing the vision: Debbi Haynie Event Coordinator & Post-It Queen: Mary Jo Fry

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January Volunteers: Craft Show Volunteers

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There are never enough words to thank our Craft Show volunteers. This event, which is so much more than a craft show, is a huge endeavor to pull off. Many of our volunteers (only some of the many are pictured here), like our

crafters and those who help in the library, are preparing all year for the big day. This year, we had an abundance of help which made everything run smoothly. It is always amazing to see the empty Event Center transform in a matter of hours due to the hard work of our wonderful volunteers. This year, we set a record when we took our booths down and

transported items back to the center (It took just an hour and 45 minutes). Our many thanks go out to the bakers, crafters, balloon artists, auction gatherers, loaders, unloaders, traffic controllers, booth volunteers, shuttle drivers, board members, and vendor assistants. The event was a great success and you can see the details of what funds were raised on page 2. Our Center is fortunate to have flexible volunteers who are willing

to go the extra mile and fill in where needed. We had very positive feedback from all of the vendors and even attendees about “our wonderful volunteers.” The staff is in full agreement and we thank you all from the bottom of

our hearts!

~ The Staff

You have chosen a great place to get involved, and we are glad to welcome you.

Gloria Botello Jerry Bruno Linda Bruno

Kendal Chambers Steve Cobaugh Jill Dohnalek Khim Fugate

Larry Grauberger Glenna Hawk

Kristine Jeltema Judy Lowery Dejon Malley Hilde Piras

Jerry Raskin Arlene Raskin

Eileen Ross Yvonne Shumway

PJ Snider Michael Sutton Christine Vehrs

We welcome these new members from November. Glenda Martinez is our New Member Ambassador on the Membership Committee. She would love to assist new members in getting involved and meeting others. If you are new and have any questions, please call

Glenda at 303-646-2949 or 720-626-3485, and, be sure to leave a message. We invite you to come to our Newcomer “Orientation Meeting” on Tuesday, January 8, at 10:00 AM to meet

others and to be welcomed. Be sure to call the Center at 303-688-9498 to sign up in advance so that there is enough space. If you are new to us, the bold italicized items on the calendar

(pages 12 and 13) indicate that a sign-up is necessary.

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Foot Care Clinic

Medical Foot Care provided by RNs

Wednesdays, January 2 & 16 Beginning at 9:00 AM

$45 for the first visit/$35 for each visit after. This is a benefit of some Kaiser plans. Call VNA at

303-698-6496 prior to first appt. Don't let the fee keep you from taking care of your feet, as there is

some assistance available for low income members. Call the front desk to schedule.

HEARING SCREENING CLINIC

By Joanne LaPorta of Accent on Hearing

Friday, January 11 Beginning at 10:15 AM

A FREE hearing screening is offered once a month & includes cleaning/checking all types of hearing

aids as well as ear wax removal. Please sign up in advance at the front desk.

FREE BP checks by an RN

Dates: Thurs., 1/10 & Wed., 1/23 10:00-11:30 AM

No Appointment needed

Provided by: UC Health & Visiting Nurses Assn.

Colleen Morton, R.N.,

Castle Rock Senior

Activity Center

All services will now be provided by Cheryl Eastburn, Massage Therapist

REFLEXOLOGY Mondays, January 7, 14 & 28

Beginning at 9:00 AM

$18 for members for 30 minutes ($30 for non-members)

CHAIR MASSAGE Thursdays, January 3 & 17



TABLE MASSAGE Tuesday, January 8



Prices have increased slightly to stay close to the industry standard of $1 per minute. Please call the

front desk to schedule your appointment.

“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.” ― Shannon L. Alder

Sharing your legacy for younger family members or friends would be a great project to start with the beginning of a new year. I’ve included some ideas below. Pick just one to start with; or maybe you’ve done one and want to try another.

1. Collect or make a notebook (yes, a paper version) of favorite/memorable recipes. Sitting down together with someone or making a surprise notebook can help pass down traditions and history. I remember sitting down at my childhood kitchen table as an adult with my

mom to look at her recipe notebook and copy down ones I remembered from growing up. 2. Create a photo album for those close to you of pictures you have from the past with notes about the pictures.

Today, too many pictures stay on phones and computers. Having a small album of family history can be priceless. 3. Donations of something special in your eyes to someone special to you. I have a brooch that one of my forever friends sent me

when she was cleaning out her mother’s house as it reminded her of me. 4. Document and share family health histories for the future. In the past, often several families lived under the same roof, or if not, lived within miles of one another. That is not the case anymore and generations are often not living close enough to know about all the

health conditions of those in our family tree. This information can help as health care seems to take mega leaps every year. Maybe some bit of your knowledge can help a future generation from experiencing an affliction you have had to deal with.

5. Take a video (it’s easy with phones these days) or write down, if you prefer, a favorite story. It could be of your wedding day or maybe the best place you’ve traveled to in your life. Or better yet, the story of the arrival of a child to give to their child.

After my husband’s parents passed, we were looking through a family Bible and found, written on a typewriter by his dad, the story of his mom going into labor with him and a crazy hospital trip and story of his delivery. On a side note, some of these

stories can be shared with family members with memory problems to help them relive happy times. Your legacy is something that you can share from your past, plus, is something you continue to create every day with your smile.

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EVENT PROMOTION & LOGISTICS Town of Castle Rock

Castle Rock Recreation Department Douglas County Events Center Staff

Guaranty Bank The Scott Family

John Weaver Waid Publishing

Castle Rock Outlet Mall Castle Pines Connection

Area Newsletters Colorado Community Media

Castle Rock Quilt Club & Lois Routh All the area businesses that displayed our

event posters or promoted the event

VENDORS: 129 talented crafters

24 Community Corner Reps

SPECIAL DONORS: Silent Auction Donors

Wreath Auction Donors Gift Card Tree Donors

Grandma’s Attic Donors Grandma’s Kitchen Donors

Craft Donors Bake Sale Donors

Santiago’s Dazbog Coffee

We have so many people, businesses & organizations in

the area to thank for making our 26th Craft Show the best one yet, with 5,500 + people attending. The show has quite a reputation because of the wonderful bargains that

shoppers find, all because of the donors and vendors. Thank you to everyone who played a role on behalf of seniors.

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Casino Trip

The Lodge Casino Tues. 1/8

8:30 AM

Annual National Western Stock Show

Thursday, January 24

9:00 AM Pro Rodeo Show

See page 15 for details on how to get your tickets

Trip Denver’s Downtown Aquarium “An Underwater Adventure”

Wednesday, January 16 9:30 AM

FREE Trip Thursday, January 3

9:45 AM

“The Mind-Body Connection” Bonaventure Senior Living at 9:45 AM We are providing transportation at no charge to this

valuable presentation at the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County Meeting.

Tuesday, January 22

6:30 AM

ATTN: CRAFTERS Have ideas for craft classes you’d like to take? Have a special

skill/talent you’d like to teach? Give your ideas to Juli at 720-733-2292.

Wine Tasting Bubbles Liquor World

Friday, January 11 6:00-7:00 PM

Meet at Bubbles, No Transportation Sign-up Required

You are on your own to buy tickets, rent or bring equipment, and are free to eat where you’d like.

This trip is dependent upon weather and a minimum of 8 people to make the trip a go.

Transportation Only!

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Volunteer Interest Meeting

Mon., 1/14 at 10:00 AM or Wed.,1/23 at

1:00 PM

Theatre Trip Sun., 1/27

1:15 PM Parker PACE

Craft Class

Loom Hats

Tuesday,

January 15

10:00 AM

“Stem Cell Therapy”

Wednesday, January 23 11:15 AM

Presented by: Dr. Wente

Panorama Orthopedics

Friday, January 11 8:30-1:00 PM

Sign-up at the front desk. $15 (or $20 for non-AARP members)

Can it really be time to think about sending

Valentine cards?

Since 1947, the Loveland Chamber of Commerce operates a program in partnership with the Loveland Post Office which creates a special

annual cancellation. We’ll be taking a trip in February to visit the processing facility. Even if you’re not going to take the trip, we’ll take your valentines for you. Watch for a special “mailbox” in the Center after the first of the year to drop them. We’ll bring them for you and have them mailed and stamped with love! Watch for more details in February’s Newsletter.

If you are new here, please

come to one of our monthly

orientations. This is a meeting

to find out how things work

here, ask questions, meet

some people, and find out

how to get involved. You’re

welcome to stay for lunch.

For our first snowshoe outing of the winter, we are partnering with a guide from the Evergreen Parks and Recreation to bring you a fun winter experience.

Closer to the excursion date, the guide will determine the best place around Evergreen to snowshoe (given the snow and weather conditions).

Your Activity Fee of $34 ($40 non-member) for this trip includes transportation, the guide and tip; you need to bring equipment/snow shoes, water, snacks,

winter boots, and appropriate clothing. Bring money for lunch, we’ll stop after. Doris Rollins, the Senior Center president, is leading this trip. Please read all

the details on page 14 before signing up, and realize this trip is dependent upon snow and/or weather. There is a maximum of 12 for this trip.

The other snowshoe trip dates for the winter are February 4 & March 4.

We are in need of a

few more Volunteer

drivers. Please call

Juli Asbridge if you

can help your

community.

720-733-2292

Movie & Popcorn Thurs., 1/10

12:45 PM

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Have you been to our lending library? Mary Hudson, coordinator, and a team of

volunteers work hard to create an organized and peaceful space with lots of new titles. There are

no time limits on borrows. Come check it out!

Current Events Group!

Bob Barber, current events group chairman, would like to invite any of you who would like to join the group’s discussions. They discuss local, national, and world issues, have informal discussions, and do not work from a specific agenda. Although they often have differing opinions, they make it a point to respect other points of view. They meet every Friday between 10:00-11:00 AM in the Big Horn Room. Join them!

Want to play hearts?

Join Jim Decker and friends every

Wednesday at 1:00 PM.

We play the 1st & 3rd

Tuesdays of each

month. The Center is

closed on Jan 1.

1:00-3:30 PM

What is the story behind the word Mah Jongg?

According to some sources, Confucius and his love for birds seems to be at the origin of the name: also spelled

majiang, mahjong, and numerous other variants, is a game that originated in China, but came to the U.S. in the

1920s. It has ties to the Jewish culture, but is now widely adopted. It is commonly played by four players (with some three-player variations). The game and its regional variants are widely played throughout eastern and south eastern Asia and have a following in Western countries. Similar to the card game rummy, Mah Jongg is a game of skill, strategy, and calculation and involves a

degree of chance. We’ve had an established group of players at the Center

for over 12 years. However, more and more members are wanting to learn how to play. Lynn Kroloff is the point of contact for our group. She wanted to play when she was younger, and then inherited her mother’s set. Lynn is a

teacher by trade, having taught school for American military students in Germany for 28 years. We had 20+

people come to an interest meeting in November with the hopes of teaching others so that they have the confidence to play on their own. Join us on Mondays at 1:00 PM if you’d like to learn and/or improve your game. We have many patient players here willing to help, whatever your

skill level.

We packed Panorama Hall for the November Drama Performance of Living Arrangements. The Castle Rock Senior Center Players performed a pair of hilarious one-act comedies

that had everyone in stitches. The members in this group have so much fun. You are welcome to join them too; no

experience is necessary. They meet the first and third Wednesdays of each month at 11:00 AM.

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CONTACT LIST

Fun & Games

Mah Jongg - Lynn Kroloff 303-565-9429 Monday Open Bridge - Riley Albertson 303-362-1840 Duplicate Bridge - Steve Wheeler 303-660-4047 Marathon Bridge - Teri McLane 303-349-1323 Bunco - Arlene Gardow 941-412-8053 Polish Poker - Arlene Gardow 941-412-8053 Hand & Foot - Maggie Janick 303-590-4595 Trivia Group - Chuck Pauley 720-512-4934 Pinochle - Dawn Corbell 512-966-7910 Hearts - Jim Decker - 720-448-4614 Texas Hold’em - Bob Moore 303-901-7364 or Cory Moore 303-548-2512

Special Interest Groups Knitting & Crocheting - Christie Einspahr 303-766-9211 Or Kathy Lacey 903-327-3003 Quilting - Maggie Janick 303-590-4595 Sewing - Sadie Bush 303-660-6932 Jewelry Making - Inge Jones 239-443-5129 Creative Writing - Pam Thiltgen-Hester 303-814-7864 Current Events - Bob Barber 720-225-9335 Remembering our Veterans - Jim Pierce, [email protected] Garden Club - Janet Mattheis 209-712-8866 Book Club - Helen Massey 303-663-6037 or Pam Passant 303-489-1692 Library - Mary Hudson, contact the front desk to get in touch with Mary

Services Computer/Cell phone - Call Juli at the office to schedule Health & Wellness - Call the front desk to schedule VOA & Meals on Wheels Juli Asbridge 720-733-2292 Car Donation - Jon Hendricks 262-853-1638 Low Vision Support - Duncan Larsen 303-778-1130

Sports - See bottom of page 18

The Douglas County Lions Club participates in the international Lions Club program which provides glasses for people in third world countries. There is a box for your donations at the Senior Center, so just drop them in. The glasses are cleaned and sorted, prescriptions are read by prisoners in the judicial system, and then the glasses are

sent overseas to provide such joy to others.

WEATHER CLOSURE INFORMATION

We occasionally close the Center to keep everyone safe and off icy and snowy roads, but not always following

school closures. Sometimes we may delay our opening.

There are several ways to check to see whether we are closed or opening late: 1) Call the Center and listen to the message -

if there is no special message, we are open; 2) Watch 9NEWS, CBS4, and Fox 31 - our information will be scrolled across the bottom of the screen; 3) Check the homepage on our website as we will post it - you must actually go into the

website; not just look below the map if you Google it; 4) Like us on Facebook and you will receive notices; 5) All members who are signed up to receive email will receive one that morning. We try to have these announcements in place

by 7:00 AM, although, please understand that occasionally we have technology issues. In the event of a delayed opening,

please check our phone message before coming to the Center, in case we have to close. Thank you for understanding,

as we make decisions regarding your safety.

Each November, the Board of Directors holds an Annual Meeting; their own version of the “State of the Center.” This meeting is important to our membership as it is a time to ask questions and understand how the Center is doing, not only financially, but to know many of the inner workings that make it the great Center we all love and enjoy. The meeting was presided by President Doris Rollins. Each board member gave a recap of what went on this year in his or her individual areas of responsibility. From new vehicle purchases, sport team updates, to membership milestones, 2018 was a very exciting year. Director Debbi Haynie gave a visual presentation of the past year at the Center. The 2019 budget was presented and approved and the election of a new Treasurer was completed by acclimation. Congratulations to Steve Lockwood who was elected as our new Treasurer for the 2019/20 term. A lunch buffet followed the meeting for all who attended.

Chuck Pauley has served on the board of directors as Treasurer for four years and retired at the end of 2018. He was honored at the annual meeting for his dedication to the Center. Doris presented him with a plaque.

(from left to right, Chuck Pauley, Doris Rollins, & Phyllis Tumey)

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DOLLAR SIGN LEGEND The dollar signs on the calendar

represent the average price of the entrée at the restaurant when you

will be paying for a meal there.

$ = Under $15 $$ = $16-$35 $$$ = $36-$50

This does NOT represent the Activity Fee you pay at sign-up.

9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit 11:30 AM VOA Lunch-Rigatoni Bake & Salad

9:00 AM Reflexology

9:15 AM Monday Bridge

10:00 AM Bowling

1:00 PM Afternoon of Games

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

8:30 AM Casino Trip- The Lodge

9:00 AM Table Massage

9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit

10:00 AM Newcomer Orientation Meeting

11:30 AM VOA Lunch-Split Pea Soup & Tuna Salad

1:30 PM Creative Writing

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9:00 AM Foot Care Clinic


9:30 AM Trip-Aquarium

11:00 AM Drama Workshop


1:00 PM Game of Hearts

1:00 PM Knit & Crochet

1:00 PM Polish Poker


10:45 AM Out to Lunch- La Casa Fiesta ($)




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10:00 AM Loom Hats Workshop

11:30 AM VOA Lunch-Pizza Burger & Potato Wedges Let’s Celebrate

1:00 PM Low Vision Support Group

1:00 PM Texas Hold’em

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6:30 AM Trip-Ski Bus


11:30 AM VOA Lunch- Lasagna, Salad & Veggies

1:00 PM Bingo for Fun- White Elephant

22 9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit 10:00-11:30 AM BP Spot Walk In 11:15 AM Lunch & Learn- “Stem Cell Therapy” 1:00 PM Afternoon of Games 1:00 PM Bunco 1:00 PM Game of Hearts 1:00 PM Knit & Crochet 1:00 PM Volunteer Interest Mtg.

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16 9:00 AM Reflexology


10:00 AM Bowling

10:00 AM Volunteer Interest Mtg.


3:30 PM Out to Dinner-Pho Lee Vietnamese ($)

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8:45 AM Trip-Snowshoe

9:00 AM Reflexology


10:00 AM Bowling


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29 9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit 11:00 AM Out to Lunch- Maggiano’s ($$) 1:00 PM Afternoon of Games 1:00 PM Game of Hearts 1:00 PM Knit & Crochet

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9:00 AM Foot Care Clinic


11:00 AM Drama Workshop




Applebee’s 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY

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9:00 AM Chair Massage


10:00 AM Activities Committee

Meeting

11:30 AM VOA Lunch-BBQ Pork

Rib & Hoppin’ John

12:30 PM Clear Captions

Presentation

1:00 PM Trivia Group

2:00 PM SeniorzArt Class


10:00-11:30 AM BP Spot Walk In

11:30 AM VOA Lunch-Pork with Sage Gravy & Yams

12:45 PM Movie & Popcorn- “Crazy Rich Asians”


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8:30 AM AARP Driver Safety 9:00 AM Financial Services 10:00 AM Current Events 10:15 AM Hearing Screening Clinic 11:30 AM VOA Lunch-Fish Fillet & Rice Pilaf

1:00 PM Afternoon of Games 1:00 PM Knit & Crochet 6:00 PM Wine Tasting at Bubbles Liquor World (Drive Yourselves)

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12/13

19/20

February Activities Sign-Up begins at 8:30 AM

9:00 AM Chair Massage


9:45 AM Senior’s Council “The Mind-Body Connection”

11:30 AM VOA Lunch-Polish Sausage & Tomato Sauce


2:30 PM Out to Dinner- Yabby Hut ($$)


11:30 AM VOA Lunch-Salmon with Quinoa Kale Blend


26/27

9:00 AM Financial Services 10:00 AM Current Events

11:30 AM VOA Lunch-Salisbury Steak & Cheesy Potatoes



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9:00 AM Trip-Rodeo


11:00-12:00 Human Services

11:30 AM VOA Lunch-Baked Chicken & Black-eyed Peas

1:00 PM Active Minds- “Chicago: Biography of a City”


Theatre Trip Sunday, Jan 27 Parker PACE

1:15 PM

9:00 AM Financial Services

10:00 AM Current Events

11:30 AM VOA Lunch-Mexican Meatball Soup & Burrito


1:00 PM Board Meeting


9:00 AM Financial Services

10:00 AM Current Events

11:30 AM VOA Lunch-Baked Potato Chicken A La King



CANCELLATION POLICY If you sign up for an activity and find you are unable to

participate, let the front desk know as soon as possible. No credits are issued for cancellations made the day of or the day before an activity. If you cancel before the deadline, notify the

Senior Center during business hours of 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, and we will issue you a credit. We do not

refund ticketed events. Credits expire after one year.

VOA LUNCHES- Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 11:30 AM The Volunteers of America host an on-site lunch at our Center, with a nutritious hot meal for a suggested contribution of $2.50 (for those 60 and older). No advanced sign-up is required. The Let’s Celebrate party will be on Tuesday, January 15, to honor those with birthdays or special days.

OUT TO DINNER-The Yabby Hut Thursday, January 3 2:30 PM $7 ($13 non-members) Yabby Hut is an experience in Lakewood, not just a restaurant. It’s Cajun-style seafood with a relaxed approach. You pick your shellfish, the seasoning and spice, then it is boiled in your own bag. It may remind you of a crawfish boil in the South. Yabby Hut was born to bring friends and family together. With a twist of the bayside theme and traditional Philippines way of eating food, everything is eaten with bare hands and fingers, so don’t wear fancy clothes. Lobster bibs are supplied. Maybe it should be called The Yummy Hut! OUT TO LUNCH-La Casa Fiesta Wednesday, January 9 10:45 AM $6 ($12 non-members) Shawn and Mary Morris have been in the restaurant business since 1983. They were both born and raised in Hobbs, NM. They have owned “Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant” in Colorado Springs for 12 years and opened La Casa Fiesta in Monument in 1996. This casual spot featuring familiar Tex-Mex, American eats, and cocktails, has come highly recommended by several Center members. You will be back to the Center by 1:30 PM. OUT TO DINNER-Pho Lee Vietnamese Monday, January 14 3:30 PM $5 ($11 non-members)Pho Lee is a grill in Greenwood Village serving Vietnamese noodle bowls, appetizers, and rice plates in hefty portions. Even the most ardent pho-natic might want to share a plate of grilled meats, which come with rice or noodles and offer a nice contrast to the meats often found in the soup. The Vietnamese egg rolls are another must-order. Don’t forget at the end of the meal to ask for takeout containers to carry those extra noodles, sprouts, and herbs home.

IN CASTLE ROCK FUNDRAISER-Applebee’s WEDNESDAY, January 23 11:00 AM-12:00 AM

When dining at Applebee’s in Castle Rock on 1/23 from 11:00 AM-12:00 AM, a percentage of your bill will come back to the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center. Applebee’s menu features beef, chicken and pork items, as well as burgers, pasta and

seafood, with a selection of signature menu items found only at Applebee’s. The Pick ‘N Pair Lunch Combos are especially popular for the busy lunchtime crowd, offering more than 60 different combinations. Be sure to bring the flyer from page 6, pick up a copy from the Center or print one from our website. Put your name at the bottom of the flyer and you’ll be entered to win a Senior Center gift certificate! Passing it along to your friends and family will give you a greater chance of winning.

DINING OPPORTUNITIES

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OUT TO LUNCH-Maggiano’s Wednesday, January 30 11:00 AM $5 ($11 non-members) When you're searching for the best Italian food around town, look no further than Maggiano's. Since their first restaurant opened in 1991, the restaurants have been serving up authentic Italian-American meals for everyone to enjoy. Influenced by decades-old recipes and cooking techniques borrowed from Nonna's kitchen, the dishes include all of your home-cooked Italian favorites, like bruschetta, baked ziti, and veal parmesan, plus specialty dishes like the famous rigatoni. Hungry for more? No meal is complete without a tasty Italian dessert and freshly brewed coffee or tea. You’ll be back to the Center by 1:30 PM.

FREE TRIP-Seniors’ Council “The Mind-Body Connection” Thursday, January 3 9:45 AM No Activity Fee Nathan Estrada with Nymbl Science will describe the connection between our ability to multitask and our risk of falling. Based upon the research of Dr. Jean-Pierre Farcy, Nymbl Science has developed a fun-to-use smart phone application that can easily retrain & strengthen our core muscles reducing our risk of falling. And we'll be able to try it to see how it works! The bus will leave the Center at 9:45 AM. Sign up to take a bus from here (and we will RSVP for you). If you want to go on your own, you don’t need to sign up at the Center, but will need to RSVP to [email protected] or call 303-663-7681.

TRIP-GUIDED SNOWSHOE TOUR IN EVERGREEN Monday, January 7 8:45 AM $34 ($40 non-members) For our first snowshoe outing of the winter, we are partnering with a guide from the Evergreen Parks and Recreation to bring you a fun winter experience. Closer to the excursion date, the guide will determine the best place around Evergreen to snowshoe (given the snow and weather conditions). Your Activity Fee for this trip includes transportation, the guide and tip; you need to bring equipment/snow shoes, water, snacks, winter boots, and appropriate clothing. Doris Rollins, the Senior Center president, is leading this trip. Please realize this trip is dependent upon snow and/or weather. It is strenuous exercise, even on groomed trails, and the air is thin. We will stop for lunch on the way down the mountain (not included in fee). Check for signs & emails the week of sign up for location, as this trip is dependent upon the weather. Pencil in our other snowshoe trip dates for 2019-February 4 & March 4. There is a maximum of 12 for this trip. Difficulty Level=Moderate.

CASINO TRIP-The Lodge Casino Tuesday, January 8 8:30 AM $10 ($16 non-members) The Lodge Casino at Black Hawk is Colorado’s 1st Choice for Fun. Play the newest slots at The Lodge or join in the action at their table games. Win more cash and prizes in their monthly promotions and events and enjoy their delicious dining options. Experience all that The Lodge Casino has to offer!

TRIPS & EXCURSIONS

The Center will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 1 & Monday, Jan. 21.

MONTHLY “NEWCOMER ORIENTATION MEETING” Tuesday, January 8 10:00 AM-11:00AM No Activity Fee This is a one-hour program for new or prospective members. Be sure to stay for the full hour and explore the opportunities and benefits that come along with membership to the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center.

CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Tuesday, January 8 1:30 PM No Activity Fee This group is open to all who are interested in writing. You can share your writing, get feedback if desired, and learn about the craft of creative writing.

MOVIE & POPCORN-“Crazy Rich Asians” Thursday, January 10 12:45 PM $2 ($2 non-members) "Crazy Rich Asians" follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu (Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Golding), to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick's family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life. It turns out that he is not only the scion of one of the country's wealthiest families but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick's arm puts a target on Rachel's back, with jealous socialites and worse, Nick's own disapproving mother (Yeoh) taking aim. It soon becomes clear that while money can't buy love, it can definitely complicate things.

WINE TASTING AT BUBBLES Friday, January 11 6:00-7:00 PM $2 ($2 non-members) 675 Genoa Way, Castle Rock Winter is in full swing; it’s red wine season. This group will meet at Bubbles (no transportation) for a fun evening of wine tasting, and to support local business in Castle Rock. Ever wonder “What is a good red wine?” The staff at Bubbles may ask about the amount of tannin you prefer, full or light body and a slew of other inquiries to help them narrow down what you would describe as a good wine. More often than not, these questions are greeted with a deer-in-the-headlight look. In this special class we will be dissecting 4 different red wines, each chosen to showcase a different aspect of the wine and its pairing possibilities. Join them as we look into this confusing lingo and decipher the meaning. Number is limited. Sign-up is required.

VOLUNTEER INTEREST EVENT Monday, January 14 at 10:00 AM & Wednesday, January 23 at 1:00 PM No Activity Fee Our Center has many volunteer opportunities and at our interest event, we will discuss some of the ways you can get involved. Some of these include shuttle drivers, Meals on Wheels delivery help, front desk reception, and kitchen help. Come and find out how you can give back. Attend just one session.

CRAFT WORKSHOP- “Loom Hats” Tuesday, January 15 10:00 AM No Activity Fee Our Craft Show has now come and gone for the year, but everyone sure enjoyed making things. Let’s continue the fun. Lorraine will be teaching you how to make loom hats. These will be yours to keep or you can donate your creation to the Sky Ridge Cancer Closet.

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TRIP-Denver’s Downtown Aquarium Wednesday, January 16 9:30 AM $22 ($28 non-members) Downtown Aquarium was purchased by Landry's Restaurants, Inc. in 2003, when it was Colorado's Ocean Journey Aquarium. On July 14, 2005, Landry's reopened the redesigned complex as Downtown Aquarium. The entertainment and dining complex features a public aquarium boasting more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits that highlight fascinating ecosystems around the world. Downtown Aquarium houses more than 500 species of animals, the interactive Stingray Reef touch tank, Aquarium Restaurant, Dive Lounge, the Nautilus Ballroom, and other amusements. The Activity Fee includes transportation and admission. Our tour time is at 10:30 AM. It is a self-guided tour, so you will be on your own to explore and then to eat at the Aquarium restaurant when you’re hungry. The bus will arrive back at the Center by 2:30 PM. TRIP- “Hit the Slopes in Style” with the Ski Bus to Loveland Tuesday, January 22 6:30 AM $15 ($21 non-members) The Ski Bus will leave the Center at 6:30 AM. You can board the bus with your equipment (or rent here in town or at the ski area) and enjoy a hassle-free drive on the way up! Purchase your own lift tickets here in town or when you get to up the ski area. You’ll be on your own to ski, enjoy lunch and mingle there. The bus will head back home at 1:30 PM for an expected arrival by 3:30 PM. Again, this trip includes transportation only. Depending upon interest, we may run it again. This is not a guided trip-just a way to get you to the slopes. No lessons will be included. We must have 8 people signed up in order to go. TRIP - Pro Rodeo at the Stock Show Thursday, January 24, 9:00 AM $28 ($34 non-members) Go to the rodeo and be blasted right into the wild west! We have tickets to the Pro Rodeo event at 10:30 AM at the Colorado National Western Stock Show in Denver. This is a good old-fashion western rodeo, featuring Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin', and the Westernaires. The rodeo has all of the elements that you would expect to see; calf roping, bronco busting, trick riding with multiple horses, and other performances. You will be on your own after the rodeo to eat and shop at the many onsite places. The bus will arrive back to the Center by 4:00 PM. THEATRE TRIP- “Newsies” PACE Center in Parker

Sunday, January 27 1:15 PM $34 ($40 non-members) Based on the real-life Newsboy Strike of 1899, this new Disney musical tells the story of Jack Kelly, a rebellious newsboy who dreams of a life as an artist away from the big city. Set in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies tells a rousing tale of Jack and a band of teenaged “newsies.” When titans of publishing raise distribution prices at the newsboys’ expense, Jack rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions and fight for what's right.

ONE DAY EVENTS/HAPPENINGS

ACTIVE MINDS-“Chicago: The Biography of a City” Thursday, January 24 1:00 PM No Activity Fee Join Active Minds for the story of the Windy City. We will begin with the French explorers, missionaries, fur traders, and Native Americans who inhabited the region in the early 1800s. We will cover the Great Chicago Fire and how it impacted the development of the city. As we bring things all the way up to the present, we’ll cover the politics, crime, food, culture, and architecture of the “City of Broad Shoulders.” It’s the next best thing to being there!

GAME OF HEARTS Wednesdays, January 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 1:00 PM No Activity Fee Come join in a lively game of Hearts each Wednesday at 1:00 PM.

DRAMA WORKSHOP Wednesdays, January 2 & 16 11:00 AM $4 ($10 non-members) This ongoing group aims to inspire anyone with a bit of an acting bug. Our drama workshops are facilitated by “Drama in Progress,” which include teaching techniques and the chance to put them into practice in a fun, encouraging arena.

BRIDGE GROUPS-Mondays at 9:15 AM Come join in with as many tables as we can fill. This is not a league, but is just a time to play the game you love. If you want to play, make sure to sign up the week before, or call Riley Albertson at 303-362-1840. There is no Duplicate Bridge or Marathon Bridge this month.

AFTERNOON OF GAMES-Mon/Wed/Fri. 1:00 PM There’s something for everyone. Some of the games are (but not limited to) Mah Jongg, Mexican Train, Dominoes, Hand and Foot, and Pinochle.

TRIVIA GROUP-Thursday Afternoons 1:00 PM Trivia Group will be at 2:00 PM on January 24 after Active Minds.

SIT & BE FIT CLASS-Tues/Wed/Thurs 9:30 AM We have great videos focusing on muscle strength and flexibility.

KNIT & CROCHET-Wednesdays & Fridays at 1:00 PM If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, this is the place to be.

CURRENT EVENTS Fridays at 10:00 AM This lively group discusses what’s happening in our world about present-time news events. Come to discuss, come to listen, or just come to learn.

FINANCIAL SERVICES-Fridays 9:00 AM No Activity Fee Paul Donahue of Edward Jones will be here to answer your financial questions.

ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER and CELL PHONE ASSISTANCE Call the office to arrange a private instruction time for you with a patient teacher, skilled in what you want to learn, no charge.

LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday, January 15 1:00 PM No Activity Fee If you have vision problems of any kind, this could be a valuable resource for you. Duncan Larsen, a facilitator with Colorado Center for the Blind, offers a wealth of ideas and ways to help you thrive.

TEXAS HOLD’EM Tuesday, January 15 1:00 PM No Activity Fee Join us for a rousing game of Texas Hold’em, on January 15 of this month, from 1:00-3:30 PM. Call Bob or Cory Moore for information at 303-901-7364 or 303-548-2512.

POLISH POKER Wednesday, January 16 1:00 PM No Activity Fee No special skills are needed for this afternoon of laughs. Bring your pennies.

CLEAR CAPTIONS PRESENTATION Thursday, January 17 12:30 PM No Activity Fee ClearCaptions phones are specially designed for persons with hearing loss and are available at absolutely NO COST through the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Federal Relay Service Fund. Erica Krause, Title IV ADA Specialist with ClearCaptions, LLC will show you how you can qualify. This presentation will follow the VOA lunch this day, and will include dessert.

SENIORZART CLASS Thursday, January 17 2:00 PM $6 ($12 non-members) Instructor Amy Klein will guide you step by step through a “masterpiece” during each class where all materials will be included. No experience is necessary. Please sign up in advance, as the class is growing and we need to make accommodations for the appropriate group size.

BINGO FOR FUN Tuesday, January 22 No Activity Fee Play as many cards as you can handle. It’s just a nickel a card per game! This is a fun and low-pressure bingo event. January is White Elephant Bingo (bring a wrapped gift, $3 or less).

LUNCH AND LEARN-“Stem Cell Therapy” Wednesday, January 23 11:15 AM $5 ($11 non-members) You've heard about stem cells in the news, and perhaps you've wondered if they might help you or a loved one with a serious disease. You may wonder what stem cells are, how they're being used to treat disease and injury, and why they're the subject of such vigorous debate. Join Dr. Wente for this discussion.

BUNCO Wednesday, January 23 1:00 PM $3 ($9 non-members) This fun game is fast and easy; no experience necessary; roll the dice to try and win cash prizes. Bunco is played in tables of four and is limited to 20 players; advance sign-up suggested.

Douglas County Human Services-Walk In Thursday, January 24 11:00 AM No Activity Fee Anyone is invited to stop by and visit with a representative of Human Services. No appointment is necessary.

MULTI-DAY HAPPENINGS

ONE DAY EVENTS/HAPPENINGS Cont’d

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SPORTS TEAMS’ CONTACTS Tennis (Men, Women, & Doubles)

Open Softball Teams - Wes Johnson 303-978-9733

and Preston Shepherd 720-436-2121 Golf Leagues (9 & 18 Hole) - Don Marshall 720-273-3482 or

Jim Weglarz 303-688-3280/303-507-1429 Pickleball - Connie Johnson 816-630-4419 Hiking Club - Jim Henderson 720-733-2002

Bowling - Kay Wolfe 512-970-6085

Registrations can be turned in at any time to

the Senior Center for the 9-hole or 18-hole

Senior Golf leagues or for substitute players.

Remember that all golfers must also be

current members of the Senior Center.

Registration forms are available at the front

desk or there is a link on the homepage of

our website for a fillable registration form -

fill it out online and you can save and print it.

Sign the bottom and bring or send to the

Senior Center with your payment. The Golf

League runs from May through September,

playing on Tuesday mornings at Red Hawk

Ridge in Castle Rock. There is a kick-off

meeting of the golf league on March 26 at

9:00 AM at the Senior Center. You can also

register at that time.

A special Holiday “Thank You” to the Lion’s Club and IREA! We so appreciate the gracious hospitality for the holiday

events and meals. We are very grateful.

You are cordially invited, but are you going to attend? The

members of the Seniors' Council of Douglas County (SCDC)

want to meet you, share our vision and hear what you have

to say! Join us for our next meeting and find out what you've

been missing. Already attending our informative and

engaging meetings? Invite a friend or neighbor to come

along and check us out.

The Seniors' Council is an education and advocacy group

dedicated to helping Douglas County residents age 60 and

older. Through interaction with the senior population and

our relationship with locally elected officials, we act as your

voice to promote living and aging well in our county.

We meet on the first Thursday of every month (except July

and August) from 9:30-11:30 am. We open with a short

business meeting, followed by member updates and a guest

speaker at 10:15 am. We close with a Community

Conversation about key issues relevant to those 60 and older

at which time attendees are encouraged to share their

concerns, express their needs and offer their ideas. Meetings

and special events are held in various locations throughout

the county in order to make it convenient for all local

residents to attend. All meetings and events are always open

to the public.

SCDC has an exciting meeting and event calendar planned

for 2019. We'll also host a Medicare Update panel next

November with guest speakers from Medicare at the state

and federal levels. Many other interesting and intriguing

topics are scheduled as well. Please join us - you'll be glad

you did.

For more information, please visit

www.MyDougCoSeniorLife.com.

See Page 8 of this Newsletter for details on the January trip.

Call Kay Wolfe at 512-970-6085 for more information.

Representatives from human services are here one day a month to help members see if they qualify for a variety of services. Feel free to stop by to talk to

them. No appointment is needed, as you may be eligible.

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Five Wishes Booklets Available Five Wishes is a legal document that helps adults

express how they want to be cared for in case they become seriously ill and can’t speak for

themselves. It is written in everyday language and covers medical, legal, personal, spiritual,

and family matters. It brings the peace of mind that comes from knowing your wishes will be

known and respected. It is also a gift for family members who now won’t have to guess or

second guess what you want. Booklets are $1 and are available at the Front Desk.

AARP provides free tax preparation on Mondays and Wednesdays from Feb. 4-April 15 in the mobile unit behind the Center. Appointments will be made from

9:00 AM through 2:30 PM. We should have the schedules before mid-January and you can then begin making your appointments at the front desk. Spots fill

quickly. NOTE: AARP will be doing the taxes on a new computer system, so they will NOT have access to

old records, even if they had done them here previously. You’ll need to have current picture ID and

Social Security number, as well as past tax forms, along with all current paperwork.

You can call the front desk at the Center to sign up on or after Jan. 7.

Hello from ClearCaptions

Please join your local ClearCaptions

Title IV ADA Specialist, Erica Krause, for an

informative presentation, demonstration,

and dessert!

We will be discussing how you can receive a NO-

COST caption phone and captioning service if your

hearing loss makes it difficult to use the phone.

Where: Castle Rock Senior Activity Center

Date: Thursday, Jan 17

Time 12:30 PM (following the VOA Lunch)

Sign-up is available on or after sign-up day (12/28)

Heat assistance may be available to you. Call HEAT HELP at 1.866.432.8435.

Please practice patience with the sign-up day process. Once you receive your number, do not leave. If we get to your number and you are not here, you will forfeit your sign-up

position and we’ll go to the next person.

Sign-up day is the last Friday of the month (unless otherwise noted in the newsletter).

Everyone is assigned a number in the order they arrive. Registration takes place on a first-come, first-serve basis until the activity is filled, then put on a waitlist. Individual activity maximums are based on venue and

transportation resources, along with available tickets. Additional buses/trips are scheduled whenever possible to accommodate more people. *Make sure your voice is heard and let us know which activities you’d like to see.

Signing up in person is preferred. Numbers are given out in order beginning at 7:45 AM when the doors unlock, and at about 8:20 AM you’ll go through the sign-up process. This gives an advantage to those who sign up in person and alleviates a backlog at 8:30 AM when we begin answering phones.

Sign-up is also possible by phone (beginning at 8:30 AM) for those who are away or unable to drive in. We prefer you sign up in person because we are not a “call center,” as there are only 3 phone lines coming into the Center. Do not leave a message but continue calling until you are able to get through. Callers receive their number(s) immediately, so their place in the queue will be reserved, and will then be called back within the hour on one of our cell phones to make actual sign-up reservations. Note that the call back will not be on a Senior Center phone number.

Early sign-ups are not taken; ask a friend to sign you up if you are unable to call or come in. Individuals may sign up a maximum of 2 people, including themselves. Multigenerational trips are the exception to this rule.

It is highly recommended that you pay upon signing up (using a credit card if on the phone). If you cannot, we will ask for a date you will pay within 24 hours. We do not accept “will pays” for ticketed events.

Once sign-ups are processed (and double checked), you will be notified only if you are on the waitlist. Please realize that this may not be until the following Monday or Tuesday, especially if we are making arrangements to add vehicles or another trip. Cancellations are common, and you will then be notified if you’ve moved up the list or if we’ve accommodated additional people in some way. If you have paid and do not get moved from the waitlist, you will receive a credit to be used for another activity. If we know an activity is already full, we will add individuals directly to the waitlist, but will not collect payment until they have secured a spot for the activity.

We may institute a lottery for highly anticipated and limited-in-number trips at some point in the future.

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AS YOUR LIFESTYLE CHANGES, SO DO YOUR MEDICARE NEEDS

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1st Mark Gambardella, Patrick Moriarity

2nd Judy Budimlya, Anita Chandler, Karen Kennett, Karen Mosel, Pam Passant, Bob Rossi, Patricia Wilcox

3rd Eric Elder, John Gross, Mary Ellen Howard, John Robbins

5th Victor Buffetti

6th Kathy Davis, Velda Grasinger, Bob Hein, Fred Yenni

7th Bridget Folan

9th DC Cross

10th Marjory Ozmun, Ron Schmidt, Karin Zippmann

11th Ruth Calderon, Carole Carpenter, PJ Franke, Katharina May, Terrie Sherrow, Gale Van Patten

13th Sheila Adams, Dick Johnson, Josie Jojola, Joy Kancir, Jan Kelley, Cy Whatley

14th Andy Gassmann, Carole McQueen, Melena Vinton

15th Gloria Geyer, Juanita Harless, Joy Threlkeld

16th Janice Burger, Karen Graff, Gwen Meserko

17th Linda Farley, John Kancir, Tom Miller

18th Marcelene Carpenter, Jim Decker, Roberta Taylor, Pam Thiltgen-Hester

19th Jacki Torres

20th Bernie Headley, Mike Michel

21st Dave Archer, Cherrlyn Eller, Alice Salvador

22nd Linda Halvorson

23rd Betty Herre

24th Melanie Grothe, Sylva Samyn

25th LaDonna Lewis, Carol Murino

26th Kay Finlaw, Mimi Wattles

27th Cherie Holverstott, Jo Dene Ratcliff, Ada Smith

28th Carolyn Cantalini, Jackie Celebre, Kendal Chambers

29th Elaine Hussey, Jean Mickelson, Cliff Simpson, Emily Zaruba

30th Diane Barrie, Hans Benes, Carol Gallagher, Ed Rybarczyk, Rita Spreeman

31st Richard Janz, Kayomarz Shroff

Mary Ann Birrittella won the monthly Dining-to-Donate contest, which was at Guadalajara. You, too, can be a winner by putting your name on the certificate on page 6 and going to our restaurant of the month. Thanks for all of the participation. Congratulations, Mary Ann!

Say it fast 3 times...candy corn counting contest! Jene Richardson & Pat Waters (not pictured) both guessed closest to the correct amount of candy corn in the skeleton jar at the Center on Halloween. They each won a $5 Gift Certificate to the Center. Yay!

The Hiking Club had an extended season this year with a hike to Palmer Divide Ranch (above).

Bob, one of our “rockin’ drivers,” and his wife are feeling just ducky in Vietnam. What a great picture!

OFFICE USE ONLY WHEN PAID

Total Fees $______ — Certificate $______ = $______ Rung into Register

HOW PAID Cash Check Charge

Processed by ____________________ Date ___________

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Will-Pay by _______ (date)

Total Activity Fees $________

X IF COMING

DATE ACTIVITY TIME ACTIVITY FEE

MEMBER ACTIVITY FEE NON-MEMBER

COST

Wed Jan 2 Drama Workshop 11:00 AM $4 $10

Thurs Jan 3 Trip-Seniors’ Council- “The Mind-Body Connection”

9:45 AM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Thurs Jan 3 Out to Dinner-The Yabby Hut 2:30 PM $7 $13

Mon Jan 7 Trip-“Snowshoe in Evergreen” 8:45 AM $34 $40

Tues Jan 8 Casino Trip-The Lodge 8:30 AM $10 $16

Tues Jan 8 Newcomer Orientation Meeting 10:00 AM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Wed Jan 9 Out to Lunch-La Casa Fiesta 10:45 AM $6 $12

Thurs Jan 10 Movie & Popcorn- “Crazy Rich Asians”

12:45 PM $2 $2

Fri Jan 11 Wine Tasting at Bubbles 6:00 PM $2 $2

Mon Jan 14 Volunteer Interest Meeting 10:00 AM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Mon Jan 14 Out to Dinner- Pho Lee Vietnamese

3:30 PM $5 $11

Tues Jan 15 Craft Workshop-“Loom Hats” 10:00 AM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Wed Jan 16 Trip-Downtown Denver Aquarium 9:30 AM $22 $28

Wed Jan 16 Drama Workshop 11:00 AM $4 $10

Thurs Jan 17 Clear Captions Presentation 12:30 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Thurs Jan 17 SeniorzArt Class 2:00 PM $6 $12

Tues Jan 22 Trip-Ski Bus to Loveland 6:30 AM $15 $21

Wed Jan 23 Lunch & Learn- “Stem Cell Therapy”

11:15 AM $5 $11

Wed Jan 23 Bunco 1:00 PM $3 $9

Wed Jan 23 Volunteer Interest Meeting 1:00 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Thurs Jan 24 Trip- Pro Rodeo at the Stock Show

9:00 AM $28 $34

Thurs Jan 24 Active Minds- “Chicago: Biography of a City”

1:00 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Sun Jan 27 Theatre Trip- “Newsies” at PACE 1:15 PM **$34 **$40

Wed Jan 30 Out to Lunch- “Maggiano’s” 11:00 AM $5 $11

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