PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS QUARTERLY LIFESTYLE MAGAZINE AUGUST 2019

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• 150th Birthday Of The Publisher 05 Anne Jensen Transcontinental Railroad Managing Editor 10 • How to Build a Beautiful Trevor Phipps Butterfly Garden Graphic Design 10 Peaks Media 12 • Bird Watching Cynthia Lee Contributing Writers 16 • Woodland Park Senior Expo Rick Sheridan, Nancy Parker Brumnett, Laura Engleman, Frank Sinclair, 18 • Wines in Colorado Becky Elder

• Advertising 25 Medications Affect Anne Jensen From surgery to specialized care, Aging Brains and Bodies [email protected] (719) 321-1971 Differently we have you covered close to home. Letters to the Editor 26 • Casa Verde Commons, Trevor Phipps UCHealth Pikes Peak Regional Hospital is committed to providing [email protected] Colorado Springs’ (719) 761-9489 a higher level of health care to patients in Woodland Park, Teller Cohousing Community County and throughout the Pikes Peak region. 32 • The Ten Best Mountain pg12 We offer numerous services and specialties, including: Biking Trails • Emergency care • Family medicine 44 • Multigenerational Travel • General surgery • Physical therapy 46 • Calender of Events • Radiology • Specialized care clinics (cardiology, pulmonology, oncology and more) • Telemedicine pg 46 pg18

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PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 2 PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 3 Publisher’s Letter What an amazing The U.S. Celebrates The summer we have had, I hope that many of th you are able to get 150 Birthday Of The out and experience some of the festivals, markets and events in our local community. Transcontinental Railroad Labor Day is quickly approaching and one of the most exciting things to do is to go and “Compassionate Care With Heart” By Trevor Phipps watch the Balloon Lift-             off at Memorial Park. I have been going to this     ­  event since my children During May of this year the country celebrated Once people laid their foot upon sections of were toddlers and we €‚ ƒ„ the 150th year anniversary of the first railroad North America other than the eastern coast, they have so many  ­­ ­†­ great memories. that traveled completely across the lower 48 found land that was valuable in many ways. The ƒ As the summer winds down, my daughters are making states of the U.S. In present times, trains are largest attraction the western part of the recently preparations to transfer to out of state universities.    ‡  ˆ‰   Š   ‹ˆ  seen in only certain areas and they are restricted booming continent back in the 1800’s offered Audrey, my oldest daughter, has written a few great    ­ ˆ  to specific tracks that seem to exist exclusively was the discovery of precious metals such as articles for our magazine and also in other local in small towns or the rough part of larger cities. gold and silver. publications, she was selected to be part of the next ƒ ˆ‰  ˆ ­ ‰ In the past, this was not the case. group of students starting at the Walter Cronkite ‚ ˆ  „ ˆ‰ Š‰ It didn’t take long for people to realize that school of Journalism. I know that she will bring hard work, dedication, and integrity to her future work in ŒŽƒ „ ˆ‰ ‘ When the country was first founded, there were running supplies and valuable hard metals back news media. This is so important in today’s culture only 13 states and little was even known about and forth from rural areas into the city where the ‘ Šƒ ­ƒƒ and political climate. I could not be more proud of her what existed in the large chunk of land to the money was, ended up not to be an easy task for this huge accomplishment, I will also miss having  ’­  Šƒ­ „  west. However, it did not take long for explorers when traveling by foot and stage coach. Back her close by after she moves to .  ƒ ­  „ˆ  to take the trek to the unknown land in hopes then, trains were the most sophisticated means If you live in the Woodland Park area, or just enjoy ‰ ­ ­­ to figure out what exactly did lie on those of travelling technology could figure out. spending time there, please plan to go to the 4th seemingly greener pastures. annual Golden Bridge Network Senior Expo on August 10th. Pikes Peak Senior News is pleased to be the media sponsor this year and I know that there are some exciting events planned for the day. This is a great opportunity to meet some of the people who can offer assistance by providing services and resources to senior citizens in the Woodland Park area. There is more detailed information about the event inside this issue!

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If you would like copies of Pikes Peak Senior News magazine delivered to your business or non-profit location, please call or send me an email, we can add your location to our distribution list. feel the rush of 12mph.   Enjoy what remains of summer, and take some time to  Steal away a day on the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. It’s a 64-mile journey that zig zags through steep enjoy the outdoors, we live in a beautiful state! mountain canyons, the high desert, and lush meadows between Antonito, Colorado and Chama, . Begin your adventure in either town. The trip includes a hearty lunch buffet and luxury motor coach shuttle back to your car. Enjoy the pace of a bygone era and the breathtaking beauty of the unspoiled West. Anne Jensen     ­€‚ƒ„ †ƒ‡ˆ Anne Jensen ‰Š‹‰ ­„‰ † †„­Š„ book now at cumbrestoltec.com 1-888-286-2737 [email protected] America’s most historic scenic railroad (719) 321-1971

PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 4 PikesPeakSeniorNews_Rush_7.5x3.35.indd 1 PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS6/24/19 · 7:275 AM Once America saw the benefits But, on May 10 1869, a special The first quicker to transfer supplies the highways in the state still of being connected to the west, ceremony was held in what By 1880 back and forth. Many of the use the areas of the mountains railroad lines were put down was then the Territory. towns in Colorado started that were cut out for railroads all over previously unchartered On that day just over 150 railroad to the railroad settling along the railroad over one hundred years ago. territory. However, the first years ago, a golden spike was tracks. In some areas the routes of rails were put in sections and driven at Promontory Point the old rails can be seen while go into the system in the The railroad system in the ran only to places where gold, that combined the railroad driving on the highway. silver, and other precious tracks of the Central Pacific state not only helped transport commodities were found. and the Union Pacific. This Colorado state started supplies but it was a good Although not as many railroads ceremonious move created way for people to travel as exist now, many still run all In the 1860’s and before, America’s first transcontinental well. Passenger rails could across the country today. Many getting from coast to coast in Territory was railroad. to boom. take people anywhere in the industries still rely on trains to the U.S.A. would take either country. Back in the late 1800’s haul their freight. Passengers a six month land journey or Once the trains were able to the directly west to the booming and early 1900’s it seemed as can still take a train coast to a six week trek across the run coast to coast in North silver mine city. if people traveled around the coast via Amtrack which is now seas by either sailing around America, the costs of doing By 1880 the railroad system country more than they due owned and operated by the Cape Horn or through what such greatly decreased. Pacific. in the state started to boom. today due to the simplicity federal government. was then called “the Isthmus Travelling from east to west Between 1880 and 1883, more of riding a train across the of Panama.” Whichever route in the U.S. after the train started popping up that rails were laid in Colorado than continent. someone chose would cost tracks got connected, cost reached the rest of the state. the decade before. Although them over $1,000 in 1800’s less than $150 which was a In 1871, the Rio Grande Presently, some of the old money! drastic decrease from the four railroad company completed Then in the 1890’s railroads railroads still exist in the state figures number one would started making their way from whereas others do not. When not as many the first track south of Denver have to spend to take the to Colorado Springs. After other railroads to Cripple the mining industry slowed great American haul previously. that, many railroad companies Creek, CO due to the discovery down in the state many railroads exist The first rails And, even better was the fact started battling to place tracks of gold. Three railroads railroads running in the state that people could get from to other parts of the state. The eventually made their way up to were forced to shut down. The now, many were put in the Atlantic Ocean coast to company first expanded south the mining district the first two closure of railroads also led to in around a week. and had rails running to Pueblo coming south from divide and people fleeing mountain towns north from Canon City and the turning them into ghost towns still run all The transcontinental railroad by 1872. sections and other that went straight from such as St. Elmo. system was a major contributor By the late 1870’s Leadville Colorado Springs. across the ran only to to the population and was at its prime producing However, where the railroads commerce boom that struck large amounts of Silver. The In the 1890’s most of Colorado once ran, frequently traveled the west in the late nineteenth demand was then on to build was accessible by railroad. highways through the country today. places where century. Colorado was one railroad tracks west into the It was now much easier and mountains now exist. Many of state that benefitted greatly steep . The gold, silver, from the railroad tracks that state’s railroad companies all ran in and out and through the raced to get the land and put and other surrounding territories. down rails. The first railroad to go into the Railroad lines first made their precious Colorado Territory was the way west from Canon City Denver Pacific. On September through the Royal Gorge 15, 1869 the rails leading from and then to Salida along the commodities the transcontinental line in Arkansas River and then north Cheyenne to Denver, to Leadville. Another railroad were found. CO. Once the first rail came line cut from Colorado Springs into the area other railroads

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Birds are attracted to the several years, I can attest to that. advance. sound of falling, running water, Most of the birds arriving at my waterways and water ponds. door were “cat-damaged” birds. Any landscape can be enhanced Fresh water is necessary for all Do birds a big favor and keep for wildlife with feeders, baths animals in winter. Bird baths can predator cats out of your habitat. and sheltering areas. Every small Bird Watching bring birds year round. Ground If it is your own cat, keep him denizen here on this little blue level water is used by all birds indoors. It is wise to keep an eye planet, whether flora or fauna, By Blue Planet Becky the Gardener and grateful ground dwellers. on adds to our human experience. The placement of these is “Fido” too. All life depends on BIO-diversity, crucial. Wet birds can’t fly well including our human lives. Bird watching is a most favored Some species of birds tend fascinating, sight. The vultures and need safe places close by Birds are totally dependent on Creating a safe habitat will help hobby and pastime of Americans to be more aloof than others. will hang around to clean up the to preen and dry. Dirty feathers plants to survive. Gardeners bring these marvelous winged today, just behind gardening in These are the hunters and I see messes. Birds fill every available won’t insulate the bird from cold can help them easily by simply creatures into the future with popularity. Colorado has been them less frequently. Summer niche they can. weather, so they will bathe daily planting diversity, rather than us. Therefore, this planet is their documented with 113 bird will bring in the golden eagles. oceans of cut, primped and home too. In our backyards, wilder animals even in winter. In summer, birds species during the bird counts. Round and round they rise on the keep themselves cool with water. sprayed lawns. Providing And no birds sing sweeter than warm air thermals, higher and seek food, water, shelter and organic gardens with unclipped, Becky Elder, of Manitou Springs, safety. If we extend a safe (They don’t sweat, but pant like our Front Range songbirds! higher. When seen, their dark un- dogs.) chemical-free lawns and is an Environmental Consultant, flapping silhouettes swoop over, habitat enhancing garden, we gardens, and varying the heights a Permaculture Designer, El Paso Some birds live in family groups, chased by are rewarded with birds. Birds Dead trees are not dead, but truly of trees and shrubs provide a County Master Gardener (1995 - like chickadees, bushtits, flying shadows. will add to our enjoyment of alive and can provide essential safe canopy. 2010) and is well known for Blue magpies, jays and crows. They our gardens with their inspired habitat needs of insectivores like Planet Earthscapes, the organic work their territories as one for Red tailed hawks are fairly singing, flashing wings of woodpeckers, nuthatches and Much of the bird habitat plants gardens company. Becky has all, all for one. Songsters call common in the foothills. camouflage and color, free insect chickadees. Some of the most should be native species. What been gardening, organically, on to their kin in sweet, melodious Recently, there sat a sharp patrols and the daily antics of beautiful images of trees are the better choice than the local, the Colorado Front Range since tones or tunes. For example, shinned hawk atop my wooden breeding, nesting, arguing, and dead snags, struck by lightning hardy, evolved choice? Colorado 1975. As Co-Founder and Director woodpecker family members fence, draped within apple tree raising their babies. Birds freely and bleaching in the weather. is no place for wimpy plants with of Pikes Peak Permaculture, rap, rap, rap on wood to branches, motionlessly awaiting give to our outdoor experience Hollowed trees can shelter our tough weather conditions. Becky is a passionate advocate for communicate to their group. some unfortunate smaller and deepen our bond to the owls, bats, squirrels, and lots Trees and shrubs species should building community resilience and Water birds will quack and bird. Previously, I’ve watched natural world around us. They of smaller birds too. Leaving a vary, which attracts different protecting the natural world. She honk. And raptors are known to them fly away with a peeping seek peace, so we should give dead tree to stand can complete birds, critters and insects. currently has a book available in “screeeee” overhead, while black victim tightly grasped in deadly them some. an ecosystem picture that urban Gardens take several years to Pikes Peak District Libraries called birds rasp out a talons. Which is a horrible, yet gardens tend to ignore. The truly mature so every tiny detail Raven In The Garden; A Front raucous caw. Skirt the lawn with a flower bed or a shrub border. Encourage wood calls in tree borers to start need not be worked out in Range Gardener’s Journal. a wild area for all the local decomposing even the most creatures who visit. Allow turf massive leavings. Dead trees grass to set seed. Grass brings can be cut to fit safety needs, in open ground birds like robins, branches removed or stubbed, juncos, towhees, blackbirds hung with wind chimes, bird and, of course, finches. Vines houses, feeders or “reborn” with can drape a fence and provide vines creeping up and around, safe nesting. I have planted all the while leaving the trunk large trees, understory shrubs standing to naturally process and ground spreaders to itself back into the system. accommodate as much life Protection from predatory pets, as possible. Towhee and the especially cats, is essential. sharp tailed song sparrow love Our friendly pet, the house cat, to investigate around ponds, kills millions of song birds every shrub borders, and perennial year. Many of these unfortunate beds. Evergreen conifers are birds are budding teenagers year round performers, offering with little experience and with no shelter from weather and chance against so many cats. predators for birds and others. As a wild bird rehabilitator for

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On May 16th, the Hotel Eleganté Conference & Event Center bustled with over 550 community Rocky Mountain PACE partners and guests of Rocky Mountain Health Care Services (RMHCS). These food lovers came to (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) support RMHCS’s annual benefit and fill their plates with delicious samples prepared by fifteen local provides innovative, coordinated chefs. healthcare for seniors, assisting Throughout the night, the guests vote on their favorite dishes, network and catch up with old participants so they can live friends, and learn about RMHCS’s important work in the community. The chefs support RMHCS by enjoyable and independent lives. donating their time, food, and talent to compete to be one of the top three chefs in the competition. This year, Matthew Richardson of Cheyenne Mountain Country Club took home the gold medal. Transportation to and from But the real winner of the evening was RMHCS, who medical appointments raised an estimated $134,000. One hundred percent “The Chef of the donations from the event goes directly to and our Day Center providing treatment and comprehensive care for their senior participants. Showcase allows Coordinated healthcare RMHCS is best known for its Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly, more commonly known as PACE. Rocky Mountain PACE provides exceptional, us to share coordinated care to change the lives of seniors. They focus on the whole person by providing medical and Staff and other seniors help you support services, with the goal of keeping seniors in the work we create a caring community the community independent and active for as long as possible. Nathan Olson, President and Chief Executive Officer do to promote Day Center with activities of RMHCS is excited to host the event year after year. “The Chef Showcase allows us to share the work and events we do to promote independence for seniors, while independence for our guests enjoy a relaxed and fun atmosphere with excellent food and networking opportunities. There isn’t another event in the Springs like it,” said Olson. seniors [...]. There Rocky Mountain Health Care Services has been Call now to join us for a lunch and a tour. enriching the lives of participants for over 43 years in the Pikes Peak region. In 2018, RMHCS served isn’t another 741 seniors in the Rocky Mountain PACE program, providing over 64,000 meals and 74,000 rides for these individuals. The best and most effective way to event in the (719) 314-2327 RMHCare.org support the mission of RMHCS is through a financial donation. To donate or find out more about this organization and the valuable service they provide to Springs like it” our community go to http://www.rmhcare.org PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 14 PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS· 15 Gardening Woodland Park’s Senior Expo Returns To A More Educational presents the Style Indoor Venue For 2019 The Golden Bridge Network 4th Annual Senior Expo By Trevor Phipps

This year Woodland Park’s 4th annual senior expo available to senior citizens in the Teller County is celebrating a change of venue. Last year, the area, performers will put on a special skit. The skit event was held outdoors in the town’s Memorial on the schedule is designed to portray an older Park. The event came right after the city’s weekly American that is in the need of services. An actor farmer’s market and held a number of vendors will act out how a senior is to go about signing up outdoors in the park. for the multiple services that are locally available. The event went well until the afternoon The baseball theme of the event will also bring thunderstorms breezed into town sending most about some extra fun associated with the spectators away to seek shelter. This year, Mother educational learning experience. The Golden Nature will not be an issue as the expo has moved Bridge Network made special baseball t-shirts back indoors. as souvenirs. The Woodland Park High School Forensics team will also be there to provide This year’s senior expo will go back to being entertainment in the form of baseball-themed held inside at the Mountain View Methodist skits. Church located at 1101 Rampart Range Road in Woodland Park on August 10 from 9 a.m. to The entire day is free and senior citizens and 3 p.m. The free event is again being held by the their loved ones are both invited to learn, shop, Golden Bridge Network which is a collaboration and be entertained. For lunch, UC Health will be of local nonprofit organizations that all provide providing free meals for the visitors. During the Saturday ~ August 10th services to senior citizens. day, spectators will be able to visit over two dozen senior vendors. This year’s event is called “Home Run For Health” doors open at 9am...goes till 3pm and it will have a baseball theme. According The vendors on the list range from nonprofit to event organizer and executive director of organizations to businesses specializing in Mountain View United Methodist Church DayBreak an adult day program Paula Levy, the products and services designed for senior organization chose to switch back to the indoor citizens. The Ute Pass Cultural Center and the 1101 Rampart Range Rd. Woodland Park, CO location due to feedback they had received from Woodland Aquatic Center will both be present past expos. to talk about the various things they offer. Other companies like Lifeline of Colorado Springs and FREE Event “Some of the feedback we got said that the Envita will be there to talk to visitors about the Fabulous Giveaway Baskets | Speakers & Vendors | Lunch Provided by UCHealth -PPRH seniors liked the educational piece and they liked services and products they offer. being able to hear speakers,” Levy said. “So, we responded to the surveys we got from that and we One vendor that is new to this year will be offering For more information call 687-3000 went back to the format that we started with.” senior citizens that attend a unique service. The folks at DriveSmart will be set up outside of the This year the expo will have vendors set up but church in the parking lot offering vehicle fitting MEDIA SPONSOR it will also include guest speakers and a plethora services. Older Americans are invited to bring of information available. A panel of experts from in their personal vehicles to have an expert help the various Golden Bridge Network organization them fit the car or truck specifically for them. will be available to answer questions about the The DriveSmart team will help people adjust their various services that are available in the area. seats, mirrors and other vehicle settings so that To help further explain the various services the car fits them the best for safe operations.

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scores of 90 points or above by Wine Enthusiast red varieties are , , Magazine. In 2017, Colorado Mountain Winefest , and . The most was voted the best wine festival in the U.S. by popular white varieties are , USA Today. In 2018, Wine Enthusiast Magazine , and . named Colorado’s Grand Valley AVA one of the Top Ten wine travel destinations in the world. The wine regions within a short drive of Colorado Springs include: The Pikes Peak/ Grapevines were first brought to Colorado in the Arkansas River Valley near Salida, Canon 19th century by miners in southern Colorado. City, and Manitou Springs; and the Front The first agricultural record of Range between Fort Collins and Castle Rock, vineyards was when Governor George A. with many wineries located in the Denver Crawford, founder of Grand Junction planted 60 metropolitan area. acres of grapes and other fruit near Palisade. Here in the Colorado Springs area, there are several bars and Homegrown wine was once a part of life in restaurants that specialize in fine wines. Colorado and throughout most of the . Prohibition in the United States virtually The Sweet Elephant wiped out the industry in the early twentieth century, only to have it begin to They have a full selection of wines, and a Wine bounce back again in the 1960s. Club that provides information about the wines, along with discounts. They are at 25th and In 1990, with only five operating wineries, the Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs. Phone (719) Colorado General 635-1555. Assembly created the Colorado Wine Industry Development Board. By 2010, there were The Winery at Pikes Peak Wines in Colorado approximately 115 commercial wineries in Colorado. As of 2019, there are approximately Here is a lovely Italian restaurant with outdoor 145 wineries, and about 1,000 acres of seating. About 10 Miles West of Colorado By Rick Sheridan grapevines. Springs. 4455 Fountain Ave., Cascade, CO 80809. (719) 684- The most popular grapes grown in Colorado are 8000. Colorado is starting to build a solid reputation producing areas, such as California or Italy. varieties of the for producing quality wines. Although most of European grape, Vitis vinifera. The most popular The Wines of Colorado Colorado’s vineyards are located on the western According to the Colorado Wine Travel Guide, slope of the Rocky Mountains, there are several our state is home to two designated American in the Colorado Springs and Denver areas. Viticultural Areas of the Grand Valley AVA and the West Elks AVA, where most of the vineyards Most wineries are in temperate, high elevation in the state are located. The Grand Valley has river valleys. a unique combination of elevation, soil, climate Colorado’s grape growing regions range in and water that helps to create amazing wines, elevation from 4,000 to 7,000 feet, making them according to the article, “Better With Age,” in a some of the highest vineyards in the world. recent issue of 5280 Magazine. This creates a consistent climate of hot days combined with cool nights. The article went on to describe the process of “vine to glass.” Wine is the result of several The long warm daylight hours of high-altitude steps: growing the grapes, harvesting, pressing sunlight helps to mature the fruit and build the grapes, allowing fermentation, aging, and natural sugars. The cool evenings cause the bottling. The quality of the wine depends on the grapes to retain the acids which is vital to decisions surrounding the quality of ingredients, premium wine making. The downside of this length of fermentation and other factors. high altitude is that there are not as many frost-free days as in some of the other wine Several Colorado wineries have been awarded

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PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 24 HEALTH AND WELLNESS · 25 Senior Lifestyle Senior Lifestyle [...] Ideal Casa Verde Commons, scenario for Colorado Springs’ the elderly, especially Cohousing Community those who By Rick Sheridan still had

Casa Verde Commons is a cohousing group whose children have grown up and left home. their health located in an older neighborhood in the Patty They have people who commute to work, stay- Jewett area just north of downtown. They are at-home moms, and retirees. According to their within walking distance of a public golf course, website, interests among residents include and vitality. public schools, parks, a major hospital, and running, hiking, bicycling, music, yoga, gardening, shopping. Casa Verde Commons is an intentional knitting, dancing, pottery, board games, community that practices consensus governance photography, sewing, landscaping, piloting small in the meal plan, there are still potluck dinners There is a downside to group living. My personal and ecological responsibility (recycling, planes, cooking, writing, and social issues. Some or lunches on holidays such as Memorial Day, experience while living in a similar cohousing composting, etc.). They have a shared work of the recent activities include game nights, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and group (and visiting several others), is that there is responsibility. This can range from cooking to cookouts, dance parties, talent shows drumming Christmas. gardening. Casa Verde Commons is Colorado circles, a knitting group and more. often a charismatic individual who makes many Springs’ first cohousing group. For anyone interested in moving to Casa of the decisions. Despite the rhetoric of “shared Casa Verde residents (both owners and renters) Verde Commons, here is what I learned during governance,” and “consensus,” one of the members I spent several hours at Casa Verde Commons have the option of participating in the meal-plan. my visit. Each available rental is negotiated seemed to have much more influence than anyone during a Sunday brunch. People began They have community meals twice a week. One between the building owner and potential tenant. else. If there was something that he did not like or congregating in the Shared Common House area meal is always on Sunday, alternating between My experience viewing one of the available approve of, he could rally enough support to get his about an hour before the meal. Friendly cohousing brunch and dinner. The other meal is a dinner on apartments was that it was priced somewhat members were eager to offer me a tour of the Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday night. These way. higher than the others that I had viewed that facility. Their Common House includes a large dinners rotate each week: one week it’s on month. Purchasing a house in the cohousing is dining room and kitchen, sitting room, playroom Tuesday, the next week on Wednesday, the next Readers who are interested in living in a cohousing similar. It would be negotiated between current community should do their own research and decide for the kids, laundry facilities, library, mail room, week Thursday, and then the cycle begins again. owner and potential owner, at whatever rate is conference room, large patio and hot tub. The if the benefits outweigh the disadvantages. Many of Residents sign up for a meal-rotation that lasts acceptable to both. There are some requirements the cohousing groups that I visited welcome visitors Common House also includes two guest rooms in that the potential tenant understands the which family and friends may stay while visiting. about three or four months, depending on the and are willing to answer a variety of questions. number of participants. During that time, each cohousing principles and is willing to participate Outside there is a shared garden along with plenty in the shared work arrangement. of space for picnics and other outdoor activities. participating household is responsible for one For more information on Casa Verde Commons, you shift as head cook(s), one shift as assistant According to the Foundation for Intentional can e-mail them at [email protected] There are thirty-four homes laid out on four acres cook(s), and two cleaning crew shifts. The head Community, cohousing is often an affordable along with a common house, workshop building, cook(s) plan the menu, purchase the ingredients model. A survey of 200 cohousing residents playground, large grassy area, and community and cook the meal, with help from the assistant showed minimum cost savings per month of Se people ce into r lives... and quietly go. vegetable garden. The layout is designed to cook(s). Attendance at the meals is typically thirty $200 per household, with some even saving over encourage spontaneous social interaction. to fifty diners. Participants in the community meal $2,000. In senior cohousing, proximity to friends Cars are kept on the periphery, and pedestrian plan are asked to cross their names off the list and shared resources means that residents can Others stay f awhile... walkways connect the buildings. The site also ahead of time if they will not be attending. They live independently for a longer time instead of and leave footprints  r heas, offers a view of Pikes Peak. keep the community pantry stocked with spices, having to spend money on costly retirement and we are never the same. cooking oil and other staples. During my visit to Casa Verde Commons, I noticed homes and have less need for professional caregivers. Cohousers also get more amenities several senior residents. This living situation The cooks address dietary requirements, so Oering traditional burial and cremation sites. struck me as an ideal scenario for the elderly, that residents who are vegetarians or who avoid for their dollar: instead of investing in an especially those who still had their health and wheat, for example, can still participate. Mealtime individual facility that may rarely get used, such Evergreen Cemetery Fairview Cemetery vitality. Residents at Casa Verde Commons at Casa Verde is a great chance to catch up with as a workshop or guest room, for a comparable 1005 Hancock Expressway 1000 S. 26th Street include singles, couples, parents with children, friends and relax without having to prepare a meal amount of money they have access to workshop, (719) 385-6251 (719) 661-6361 gardening, laundry, guest room, celebration and multi-generation families, and “empty-nesters” at home. 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a-kind views of the entire canyon. To start on but the park does sometimes hold races on this trail, riders park at the Gold Camp Road the loop. The Ten Best Mountain trailhead parking lot just past Helen Hunt Falls. The loop then is located on the right before getting to the Seven Bridges trailhead. Stratton Open Space Trails The loop then brings riders up the canyon One of Colorado Springs’ most famous trails Biking Trails In The and then back down onto the old Gold Camp is the route that starts in the city and takes Road. riders up Gold Camp Road, on the Chutes Trail, and then to Captain Jack’s Trail. This giant loop starts at the Ridgeway parking Colorado Springs Area Ute Valley Loop Trail lot in the Stratton Open Space area. The Ute Valley Park is located on the entire ride is 13.5 miles long and is rated for By Trevor Phipps northwest side of Colorado Springs near intermediate/difficult. the intersection of Centennial Blvd. and The route starts in the city at an elevation of The summer time is in full swing and many Grandview Trail Vindicator Dr. This park is the home to will say that there is no better way to enjoy 6,200 feet and then climbs up the side of the This trail is the most popular of the routes several trails but many of them are for hikers the outdoors than to experience it on two canyon. At the trail’s highest point, riders will through the beautiful Palmer Park. This trail only. However, the Ute Valley Loop is open wheels. The Colorado Springs area is the get to an elevation of over 8,200 feet. After is rated for intermediate riders due to the to bike riders and it brings riders around the home to several mountain bike trails that the climb up riders then get to relax a bit presence of several slick rock areas. For perimeter of the park. offer various experience levels and exquisite during the long descent. The trail is known those wanting to play around and test their views of mountain country. Most of the ride is rated for beginners but for being a nice tour of N. Cheyenne Canyon rock riding skills, there is one section where there is one rocky section that the less- as it takes riders on four different scenic Soon, the weather will be cooling down going over rocks is an option. However, on skilled riders may need to walk up. The trail routes with and the aspen trees will start to show off this particular part of the trail there is also an climbs and falls 300 feet throughout the four unique views. their beautiful colors. There are several easier route around the rock formations. mile journey. According to experts, this trail places right in Colorado Springs residents’ The Grandview Trail is an in and out trail that is a little hard to find and follow and it is best Red Rock Canyon Open backyards that offer thrilling mountain biking is nearly two miles in total length. Once riders to research the area ahead of time or plan for Space Trails excursions. more time to spend trail finding. make the nearly 300 foot ascent great views This open space area is located near of Pikes Peak, Garden Of The Gods, and Highway 24 and 31st St. on the west side of Downtown Colorado Springs can be seen. Bear Creek Park Trail Colorado Springs. Many locals have coined Ute Trail The trail is accessed from the Paseo Road the phrase “the secret Garden Of The Gods” This ride can be accessed from the Bear The entire Garden Of The Gods Park is a gem trailhead and entrance to Palmer Park. to describe its beautiful rock formations. Creek parking lot located on S. 21st St. near of Colorado Springs. Whereas, the park is The area has fifteen miles of trails for all the W. Rio Grande intersection. The trail is known for its scenic road, hiking trails, and different skill levels and is a great place for Buckhorn Loop Trail designed for more beginner riders for them technical rock climbing, it is also known for a intermediate riders to test and hone in their to develop their skills. Most of the 1.4 mile mountain bike ride that offers exquisite views This trail is located in North Cheyenne technical skills. of the eastern side of the park. Canyon and has a skill level of intermediate loop is relatively flat and there is not any to expert. The entire loop takes riders on a significant altitude gain. The trails that work their way through the The Ute Trail is a loop that takes riders beautiful open space offers riding challenges nice route through the beautiful canyon. The The trail takes riders on a loop that travels through a journey in the park that is just over as well as breath-taking views of the red rock entire trail is nearly seven miles in length and the perimeter of the beautiful Bear Creek a mile long. The trail is good for beginner formations and the entire city of Colorado there is about a mile and a half of it that is a Park. Along the ride, visitors are rewarded bike riders as it is relatively level and short Springs. One thing that makes this local open steep, uphill climb. with picturesque views of Downtown in distance. The ride can be accessed by a space area stand out from the rest is that it Colorado Springs. This ride might be too parking lot on the eastern entrance of the Once riders make it to the top of the rough offers the region’s only mountain bike skills park off of 30th Street. uphill section, they are rewarded with one-of- easy for some of the more advanced riders, PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 32 PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 33 Outdoors and Recreation

Chicken breasts dipped in an apricot/mustard sauce, park. On the skills park riders can go over dirt then rolled in chopped cashew nuts for a wonderfully Ute Inn Chicken tangy, crunchy and easy baked chicken dish. jumps and tune up their technical skills. Barr Trail The famous Barr Trail is the route that takes Historic Ute Inn Bar and Restaurant By Chef Elijah Murphy located in downtown Woodland Park. Hogback Ridge Trail both hikers and mountain bikers from the Hogback Ridge is one of the most popular town of Manitou Springs all the way to the • 1 (12 ounce) jar apricot preserves top of Pikes Peak. This trail climbs almost trails inside the Red Rock Canyon Open • 1/4 cup prepared Dijon-style Space Park and it is known as one of the 8,000 feet to the top of one of Colorado’s mustard most famous fourteeners. The route is 26 best. The 1.1 mile loop only ascends a • 1 teaspoon curry powder total of 300 feet and it is rated easy to miles roundtrip and should only be tried by the most experienced mountain bikers. • 4 skinless, boneless chicken intermediate. According to MTBProject.com, breast halves “The initial climb out of the parking lot is The 13 mile haul up the mountain is a rough ents Ingredi • 1 cup coarsely chopped cashews loose and will test your legs and choice of journey that takes riders through both gearing.” meadows and up steep hills. The last part 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F Once riders make their way out of the loose, of ascending America’s Mountain is the 2. Combine the preserves, mustard and curry powder in a large skillet and heat rough part the trail follows along a ridge on toughest as the max grade on this trail gets over low heat, stirring constantly, until preserves are completely melted and smooth. the edge of the park. While riding on the as steep as 46% or 25 degrees. The descent park’s eastern edge, many spectacular views is a favorite ride for many but bikers must use 3. Place cashews in a shallow dish or bowl. Dip chicken breasts in skillet sauce, of Colorado Springs can be seen as well as caution coming down the mountain as there then roll in nuts to coat and place in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. the mountains and rock formations in the are several hikers on the rather narrow trail. Directions 4. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes. Boil any remaining area. The trail is relatively flat and only has sauce and serve on the side with the baked chicken. an average grade 5% or 3 degrees and a max grade of 7% or 4 degrees. Rampart Range Reservoir Trail Stay Healthy! The trailhead for this ride is located just east Pinnacle Dentistry offers a variety of of Woodland Park off of Rampart Range services to keep your teeth healthy for Road. The parking lot to the trail is located years to come! just off the road right before the general and • Crowns • Full or Partial Dentures boat ramp entrance for the reservoir. This NOW HIRING • Bridges • Dental Implants Work for a nationally-recognized, life-changing organization. trail is a 14.2 mile loop that takes riders on Improve the look and function a journey across the entire perimeter of the Discover Goodwill is now hiring temporary of your smile by visiting giant reservoir. staff to support our Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Dr. Thomas Jennings The single track trail is good for intermediate We’re hiring over 120 positions! and Dr. Brad Perrett. riders while most of it is smooth and easy We Offer: Positions: 719.590.7100 Optional Shifts Supervisor II riding. The trail features some obstacles Full-Time Hours (30+ weekly) System Improvement Specialist PinnacleDentistryCO.com Competitive Wages Eligibility Specialist as well as sections where riders traverse Training Opportunities Data Entry Join a Winning and Motivated Team! Clerical through rock formations. Along the ride, Start date for hirees is mid-September. Successful candidates must demonstrate ability to provide excellent customer service and work as part of a dynamic team. Computer Briargate Business Center visitors get the chance to see views experience is required, in addition to heavy phone duties. Pay differential for qualifying bilingual candidates. 2430 Research Pkwy • Suite 200 of meadows filled with wildflowers, an Colorado Springs, CO 80920 occasional glimpse of Pikes Peak, and Apply online today at DiscoverMyGoodwill.org [email protected] Acclaimed Perspective, Rampart Reservoir from every angle. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Elevated Personal Care

PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 34 PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 35 We’re here for Intermission in Time Excerpt August 2019 SERGIO through the clammy sea air. I would Straining to look over my shoulder, always treasure this day in Blackpool both men seemed animated and On a smaller scale, to locals and with my dad. powerless, but I heard nothing except visitors, the seaside town of Blackpool the heavy pounding of hoofed feet. equaled the renowned Las Vegas. The Having only expectations of fun, Directly in our path, young kids with luminous extravaganza at summer’s Dad grasped my hand tightly as we buckets and spades retreated to the YOU strolled happily together along the end was Blackpool’s parade of lights. safety of their umbrellas, and then in your neighborhood. Easily reached by bus, this place thoroughfare. Mickey Mouse and bawled over ruined sandcastles left was infamous for its nightclubs, company looked plastic and inert in the behind. Angry irritated parents leapt PEAK VISTA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS crowded beaches, and fairground fading sunlight, but the transformation to their feet, shaking their fists in the MEDICAL, DENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CARE attractions. Standing in its midst was would be spectacular. air, as obscenities flew like many a replica of the French Eiffel Tower. seashells, in the wake of our flying “Are you anxious for dark, Glen?” Tourists packed the esplanade, but mud bath. A whipping sea breeze Squinting, I looked upwards into his summer was ending, and the staff briskly matted my long blonde hair, as Find a location near you! twinkling blue eyes and smiled happily, toiled day and night to set in motion fearfully, I clutched the thick leather (719) 632-5700 peakvista.org and Dad automatically knew the Blackpool’s incredible extravaganza. reins. Once again, daring to glance answer. Removing my sandals, as the Cleaning and repairing the movable behind me, I saw blurred images of my blissfully warm sand caressed my toes, Disney characters in preparation for dad and Charlie as they ineffectively we sauntered toward a dozen worn- the festivities was grueling. Workers waved madly in my direction. Soon out donkeys, huddled collectively in toiled long hours replacing bulbs and their outlines became just a mere a shady corner of the pier. Unhurried, scrutinizing faulty electrical apparatus. smudge in the distance, and I was with a cigarette dangling from his After enjoying endless attractions, alone with a crazed donkey called mouth, the owner tolerantly waited families sat on stone benches, in Sergio. He hammered the sand wildly for customers. As we approached, anticipation of evening festivities, as we shot past the red and white my dad spoke first. “How goes it, when the lights ignited in all their glory. striped Punch and Judy tent. I could Charlie?” His old friend was pleased to A myriad of animated characters, hear the puppet Punch shrieking, see him. “How are you doing, Bob?” including Disney’s elves and Snow as we approached. “That’s the way He was another of Dad’s cousins, no White, came to life on the busy to do it.” Screaming in his usual doubt. Seeing an opportunity, I eagerly boulevard. condescending tone, that damn moved in front of my dad, who took marionette was mocking me. Although sometimes preoccupied his cue from me. “This is my little girl, with his illness, these adventures Glen, we’re here for the illuminations, Sitting cross-legged outside the with his young daughter revitalized Charlie.” Dad waited expectantly. Then narrow striped cubicle, a dozen small my dad fleetingly. Earnestly, I begged the obvious happened. “Would you children waited for the show to start. for and received candy floss (cotton like a ride on the horse, young lady?” Even so, they became targets of candy), fish and chips, and salty I could not figure out how I would ride the airborne sludge, but Sergio was winkles in their shells. Cadbury’s on a horse, but I agreed, and soon committed, and continued his jerky chocolate completed the feast, which he lifted me onto the most obese gait at full speed, with me barely my stomach could barely digest. No donkey accessible. My dad loved to clinging to his greasy leather saddle. request was too trivial. Mum would mingle with his friends and Charlie What could Dad be thinking? Missing have been horrified knowing the junk was no exception. Leaning casually my front baby teeth was perilous, as I consumed. (Undigested, it would against the wall, they were happy in salty air whipped through past my later be unidentified on the bus floor.) their conversation. “How’s the missus tonsils, but just in time, my mouth Nevertheless, our seaside trips to doing, Charlie?” slammed shut, thus avoiding some Blackpool were brilliant. Waving from gritty, wet mud. While the ass Sergio Insensitive to me, they were soon the front step, Mum smiled. “Tatty gathered momentum, the sea breeze exchanging banter, jokes, and local bye and I’ll see you tonight. Enjoy chapped my already ruddy cheeks. gossip. In the meantime, I sat on yourselves, but don’t give her too Then, just as we careened toward Sergio’s humungous wide saddle many sweets.” the motionless brick sea wall, which waiting for the action to commence, jutted into the sea, I froze in the hard Once, disembarking the bus, we and begin it did - sooner rather than leather saddle. Surely, the beast would noticed crowds of territorial day- later. After listening to one of Charlie’s recognize the consequences of a trippers, who dragged deck chairs, bad jokes, my Dad inattentively head on collision. Then, inexplicably sandwiches, thermoses of hot tea and smacked my ass on the arse (rear end.) without warning, I heard a shrill whistle other provisions in attempts to find Eyes wider than usual, this trusty little from a far off place. Again, I struggled that perfect place, where they would steed Sergio trembled a little, and then, to twist my neck, only to see Charlie settle until dusk. Typically, English the donkey with a purpose, charged in the distance, running toward us holidaymakers shielded their lily-white at a distinctive, agitated gallop along clutching Priscilla’s reins. This sweet skin from ultra violet rays, and amusing the sodden sandy beach. Afraid of the little ass was the temptress needed visions of men wearing knotted white consequences, my dad and his friend right now. Before colliding with the hankies over their balding heads, yelled immediate commands to the wall, Sergio skidded to a snappish dotted the sandy beach. Smells of donkey called Sergio. Nevertheless, halt, and his precipitous U-turn nearly vinegar doused concoctions, such as once out of earshot, abruptly the dismantled my throbbing little body snails and battered fried fish, wafted dialogue faded away. PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 36 PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 37 from his hairy broad back, which was the man’s head jerked rapidly back Ashen faced and visibly shaken, Dad’s now sweating profusely. Bravely, I and forth as his eyeballs protruded gentle hands pulled me to my feet. “I’m renewed my grip on his leather reins. like golf balls, and my eyes slammed so sorry love, but I smacked Sergio by Home Safety Tips for Seniors Thinking quickly, I issued a couple of shut. Unable to escape, the poor mistake.” “You don’t say!” I gasped. irrelevant commands, which he utterly chap seemed doomed and his lips Charlie’s face was a picture of pure disregarded, so I now resigned myself moved silently, as he prayed that blamelessness. It was all on Dad, but to another choppy flight along the Sergio’s pulsating hooves would veer I forgave them. Dad confided quietly, By Rick Sheridan Blackpool beach. Hesitant to tolerate from their course. Thankfully, as I “You’d better not mention this to your a repeat performance, a few tourists blindly tugged the reins to the right, Mum. Let’s keep a secret.” Shattered wisely snatched their deck chairs from the ass Sergio avoided an imminent from my ride, I gripped his hand as we Many seniors in the Colorado Springs area prefer to Kitchen safety tips Sergio’s path as instinctively, they calamity. Feeling like a novice steering proceeded to the promenade. Daylight live at home instead of moving to an independent or realized that nothing came before a disabled jet liner to safety, I could faded into darkness, and familiar assisted living. Often those seniors, along with other 1. Avoid wearing long, loose clothing when Priscilla. Courageously re-settled in only call upon my immature, innermost animated figures festooned the busy family members, must decide if the safety risks can be cooking over the stove. their collapsible chairs, some could willpower and courage. “Move out of promenade. adequately dealt with. Loss of balance is one of the key 2. Light up your work areas. only watch and wait for daring Sergio the way!” I shrieked raucously over issues that can lead to a variety of problems. Some of 3. Keep floors clean and uncluttered. to trample their open toe sandals. the incensed snorts of a pissed off After a full day, we left for home. the other tips are common sense, but it is worth going 4. Almost empty, the double decker Make sure food is rotated regularly and donkey. God smacked (in shock) over these here. Below are some tips to help make it check expiration dates. Jostling my small body like a rag day-trippers remained in the path of bus was warm and appealing, so we safer for the elderly home owner. doll, the beast grunted and snorted, headed to our favorite spot upstairs. 5. Store hazardous items separate from food. ruin. Regardless, this beast, like the 6. sending clouds of soggy sand flying proverbial homing pigeon, twitchy and “Your face looks a little green.” Dad Keep sharp knives in a rack. in every direction. Soon thermos was concerned. Thinking quickly, he 7. Use a kettle with an automatic shut-off fretful to join his Priscilla, rebelliously bottles of steaming hot tea catapulted staggered and zigzagged along grabbed the newspaper lying on the Balance and fall prevention tips instead of one that needs a burner. into the air, and sandwiches followed the wet sandy coastline for home. seat. Sore muscles and violent puking 1. Take your time when you get up, and make soon after. “I told you to move, this Meanwhile, the object of his amore resulted in an agonizing journey. Yet, ass is crazy!” I yelled desperately when reaching the front door, Mum sure you have your balance. Drug and medication safety was good-naturedly waiting by the 2. Avoid standing on ladders or chairs. Save into the wind. Yet their hands spread surf. was waiting and her face said it all. His 1. Check with your doctor or pharmacist in exasperation did nothing to repair feeble indulgence enraged her. “Her up those kinds of jobs for younger relatives. before mixing non-prescription drugs and 3. the destruction, while in the path of Silently, Charlie knew my ass would small stomach can’t take all that junk.” Have sturdy rails for all stairs inside and prescription drugs. obliteration, sand sculptures buckled co-operate, as he was slowing down, Mum was maddened and displeased. outside the house. 2. Dispose of any old or used medicines. and tiny seashells scattered. Our and, having reached his goal, Sergio’s Ignoring her, my dad smiled. “Get to 4. Make sure that staircase steps should 3. Have medication dispensed in a bubble Sergio was on course for home. A extra short stubby legs chugged to a bed, Glen. I’ll be up in a minute to have a non-slip surface. Tighten any loose small yellow bucket, nicely painted steady halt. Edging toward Priscilla and read you a story.” In 1879, Blackpool pack or timed dispenser. carpet. 4. Make sure medicines are clearly labeled. with a sun motif, whizzed past my right to her delight, his extended mammoth illuminations once burned out due to 5. Remove or nail down all scatter rugs. 5. Never borrow prescription drugs from ear, but I clung on tightly, praying this member hung lethargically, forging high tides, but they have evolved even 6. jaunt would soon end. deep channels in the sand. Pressing more dramatically, and since their If you need to use a cane or walking stick, others. her large feminine head against his innovative conception they are entirely make sure it is measured properly. 6. Read medicine labels in good light to ensure 7. However, in the not too distant path, rump, she batted her sumptuous long hi-tech. Tourists and day-trippers Your shoes should fit, and not have a large you have the right medicine and dose. horror hit home. Staring intrepidly, a eyelashes. Together, they both released continue to visit Blackpool, with its heal. 7. Review your medicines frequently with your young man, submerged up to his neck, 8. an unrestricted little rumble, which then looming replica of the Eiffel Tower. Clean up spills right away. doctor or pharmacist to make sure you watched while his young son patted emitted a violent shudder, sending me “There’s something here for every 9. Remove electrical or telephone cords from really need to be taking it. on mounds of wet sand. Petrified, crashing to the ground. age,” said Dad proudly. high traffic areas. Additional tips 1. Consider a medical alert. There are also a variety of emergency cell phones you can Regency Tower apartment living for the carry around. Young at Heart 2. Keep a fire extinguisher and smoke detector on every floor. 3. Make sure that all stair cases have good Beautifully Designed Friendly Management, lighting with switches at top and bottom. 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members if possible—not pass them down to the Faith Through next generation. Theologian Henri Nouwen wrote: “Forgiveness means that I continually am willing to forgive the  other person for not being God — for not fulfilling all my needs. I, too, must ask forgiveness for not being (719) 784-4830 Older Eyes: able to fulfill other people’s needs…The interesting thing is that when you can forgive people for not being God, then you can celebrate that they are a reflection of God.” None of us is God, but we can Forgiveness all reflect Him when we are able to forgive as He forgave us, giving His Son to die for our sins. Encourage elders you love to forgive and forget past By Nancy Parker Brummett offenses. It’s an important part of their legacy.

An important part of caregiving for an older adult is Nancy Parker Brummett to help them think about the legacy they are leaving is the author of The Hope of behind. They may not think of forgiveness as being Glory, A Devotional Guide for ana a part of their legacy, but it is. People in their eighties Older Adults, and Take My and nineties can still harbor a grudge against the n a Hand Again, A Faith-based father who left the family when they were eight, the Guide for Helping Aging adn sister who never writes, or the first husband who Parents. Learn more about was such a cad. The inability to forgive can not only a an a her life and work at www. depress the unforgiving person, it can make him or nancyparkerbrummett.com. d n aa her physically ill—especially when the grudge has a d festered for a lifetime. ddn One good thing about forgiveness is that, through the a ndd power of the Holy Spirit, we can forgive those who a n n refuse to forgive us, those who refuse to say they are Growing Through Adversity sorry, even those who have already passed away. As We invite you to come visit our small, caring home painful as it may be, explore with your aging parent any areas where forgiveness is needed in order for and walk through our flower garden! them to leave this world unshackled by anger and By Frank Sinclair of Dream Again Business Consulting resentment. If a phone call needs to be made, or a note written, gently nudge your loved one to take that Adversity for people comes in a variety of ways as we residence. You won’t be here long, so don’t get too step. Help if necessary. age, but I have discovered facing our mortality is a attached. Ask God to help you see life on earth as He major one. Numerous things remind us that our lives does. If you have had a contentious relationship with your here on earth are numbered and if we let culture take parent all of your life, this is probably not the time the lead, we can often feel useless, unwanted and The Bible compares life on earth to temporarily living to go into the specifics of every offense. Just as isolated. What we need is perspective. in a foreign country. This is not your permanent home holiday gatherings aren’t the place to bring up lifelong or final destination. You’re just passing through. The grievances with parents or siblings, neither is the Consider His words in (Ps. 39:4 NLT), “Lord remind Bible uses terms like alien, pilgrim, foreigner, stranger, winter season of your parents’ lives. In general, it may me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind visitor and traveler to describe our brief stay on earth. me that my days are numbered, and that my David said, (Ps. 119:19, NLT) “I am but a foreigner be more productive to say something like, “I know we life is fleeing away.” David, the great King, was here on earth.” And Peter explained (1 Peter 1:17, haven’t always been all we could have been to one going through unspeakable adversity and needed a GWT) “If you call God your Father, live your time as another, but I want you to know I forgive you for that, reminder that this life is but a temporary assignment temporary residents on earth.” and I hope you can forgive me.” Blanket forgiveness and true life begins after this one. He, like us, need is better than no forgiveness at all. Seal it with a hug. fresh perspective. When life gets tough, when you’re overwhelmed with doubt, or when you wonder if living for Christ is worth The reason forgiveness is a legacy issue is because He goes on in (v.7) to gain perspective again, “But the effort, remember that you are not home yet. At  resentments and anger can affect and infect future now, Lord, what do I look for? My hope is in you.” death you won’t leave home, you’ll go home. So, generations. If a brother and sister have a falling out Yes! When looking in the right place for the right thing while here on earth, gain and keep true perspective, over a family inheritance, for example, and decide as we gain right perspective. Whatever period in life, you are incredible, you’ve given and received much, d God is always the right thing!! Look to Him! created a legacy which continues on. Rejoice in all n adults to speak to one another as little as possible, then their children are denied the gift of having that has occurred because God chose to create you. na To make the best use of your life you must never You have overcome so much, keep pressing onward close cousins in their lives. We want to encourage forget two truths: First, compared with eternity; life for the prize! our elders to work out their differences with family is extremely brief. Second, earth is only a temporary PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 40 PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 41 Crossword Puzzle Solution BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 42 PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 43 Volunteer Vacations I spent three weeks on the island of St. John in the Virgin Island last December, helping to repair damage from two Category 5 hurricanes. There were volunteers from all age groups, including a few Multigenerational families who decided to come as a team. Plenty of destinations offer volunteer options. Research is key. Discuss the options with your family ahead of time so that you can choose an activity that everyone is excited about and believes that is important. Be aware that the cost and intensity varies. My volunteer vacation in the Virgin Islands was free. In fact, they paid part of the travel costs. Our basecamp was politely described as “rustic.” We had no running water and limited electricity. “Bucket Travel showers” take a while to get used to. Some of the volunteer vacations offer much more elegant accommodations, but there is often a cost to participate. I got a great deal of satisfaction from helping By Rick Sheridan to re-build parts of the Caribbean, especially with the immense beauty and mild climate. National Parks There are many National Parks that offer Multigenerational travel was one of the top travel trends for 2018, according to the travel network accommodation that ranges from inexpensive Virtuoso. This trend does not seem to be slowing down. There are many reasons for wanting to bring the camping to a 5-star experience at one of entire family on a special travel experience. Besides providing an opportunity for several generations of the grand lodges. Many multigenerational family members to get to know each other better, there are practical considerations, such as the lowered travelers will go to one or more National Parks cost of sharing cabins or hotel rooms. Here are some options you may want to consider. in a motorhome or large van. Once they get there, plenty of options are available, such as Take a Cruise bike rentals, nature hikes, horseback riding and much more. I visited Mammoth Caverns Many cruises offer all-in-one-place food and entertainment, along with the chance to visit exotic port in Kentucky a couple of years ago and took cities. This makes cruising a great multigenerational travel choice. Cruises offer everyone a chance to advantage of several cave tours along with the set their own pace, making it a great option for balancing interests and energy levels. The larger ships hiking trails and other options. Colorado has offer options that range from disco dancing, guest lectures, fitness classes and kids play areas. The four National Parks — Rocky Mountain, Mesa costs for cruise travel range from low-budget to exquisite. One consideration is whether you will be Verde, Great Sand Dunes and Black Canyon able to sleep at night with the natural rocking of the ocean currents. Many cruise operators try to park of the Gunnison. in calm waters, and people generally get used to the gentle rocking after a day or two. Heritage Travel Multigenerational travelers who are looking for a trip that traces the family’s ancestral roots may want to consider something in this category. Typically, many families in the USA visit the countries in Europe (or elsewhere) that their ancestors came from. There are several travel agents who specialize in heritage travel. They can arrange transportation and connect you with the overseas tour group. Heritage travel can also be done independently, especially if you know where the town was that your ancestors came from. Arranging B&B or other accommodations is not very difficult if you have a basic Internet understanding. You may want to try contacting a local heritage center or museum in the town where you are planning to travel. One of my peak experiences was to travel to England and restore the graves of my great grandparents.

Pilgrimage Travel There are many religious groups who offer tours to sacred sites around the world, and you do not have to be part of that denomination to participate. These types of tours are often designed to be senior-friendly, while still offering attractions for all age groups. About 10 years ago, I did a pilgrimage tour to Lourdes, France. This is the site of many spontaneous healings and a key destination for Catholics. The area around Lourdes is also very beautiful and is close to the Alps in southern France.

Remember, research is key for any of these multigenerational travel experiences. Any pre-planning that you do will often result in a much more satisfactory experience. PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 44 PIKES PEAK SENIOR NEWS · 45 Calender of Events Calender of Events August 2019 August 2019 Cntd. The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling Hill Climb rd th Mountain Arts Festival in Woodland Park th This race features a competitive race sancitioned by USA Cycling and 3 & 4 10 a Gran Fondo non-competitive fun ride that give cyclists of all abilities a Ute Pass Cultural Center: 210 E. Midland Ave. Woodland Park, CO 80863 Find a variety of high Saturday Saturday truly unique experience on Pikes Peak - America’s Mountain. This event quality and unique artwork from artists from all across the nation. Booths will feature jewelry will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019. Created in 2010, this year designers, woodcarvers, photographers, painters, potters and much more. There will be plenty of 10am-5pm marks the 10th consecutive year of The Broadmoor Pikes Peak Cycling delicious food vendors to satisfy your taste buds while browsing the beautiful art pieces. With the Sunday picturesque backdrop of Pikes Peak- America’s Mountain, the Mountain Arts Festival in Woodland Hill Climb, an annual event of the Colorado Springs Sports Corporation. 10am - 4pm Park is a beautiful piece of art itself. This event attracts the top competitive and recreational cyclists from across the nation and around the world.

11th Annual Colorado Springs Native American Intertribal th th 15 & 18 Palisade Peach Festival Powwow (2019) Thursday Palisade. Celebrate the 51st year, enjoy four days of enjoying Palisade peaches. Last year’s festival At the Norris Penrose Event Center: 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road, Colorado Springs, CO. One & topped more than 15,000 people from around the world. th Nation Walking Together, a Native charity that provides items to the needy for daily living, is Saturday 10 hosting a one-day Native American Traditional Powwow to celebrate Native history and cul- ture. Experience Native drums and dancers, Native art and artisans, birds of prey and live wolf Saturday exhibits, Aztec Dancers, Native vendors, Native food, such as Navajo tacos and fry bread, kid’s Ace Entertainment & Napa Auto Parts activities, and more! Over 3,500 people attended last years’ event. Admission is $5.00. Native th presents the 3rd Annual Old Colorado 10am-6pm Americans in full regalia and children 12 and under admitted free. Please bring donations of 18 non-perishable food to help feed the hungry. The event will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. City Car Show Grand Entry at 11:00 a.m. No drugs, alcohol or pets (except service animals) permitted. Doors Saturday open at 9:30 AM. All proceeds support One Nation Walking Together. For Information: Visit www. 9am-3pm Bancroft Park 2408 West Colorado Avenue Colorado Springs 80904 coloradospringspowwow.org. This show will display all vehicles, foreign and domestic of all years, makes, and models.

th th 10 Woodland Music Series - Jazz - Big Band 23rd & 24 21st Annual Greek Festival Friday Saturday Ute Pass Cultural Center 210 Midland Ave Woodland Park, CO 80863 Jazz - Big Band in the 5pm-10pm Greek Dancing: 1:30pm, 3:30pm, 5:30pm, 7:30pm, Sunday August 25th: 11am - 4pm Greek Dancing: 11am-1pm Midland Pavilion 1pm, 3pm. Archangel Michael Greek Orthodox Church 2215 Paseo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO From Saturday Kidsoutandabout.com: The Colorado Springs Greek Festival celebrates and promotes Greek culture and heritage, with food, dancing, T-Shirts, jewelry, and more! 10th & 11th 11am-10pm Colorado Springs Gun Show th th Saturday 24 & 25 Pikes Peak Ascent & Marathon 12am- Looking for a great way to spend a day or the weekend of August 10th & 11th? If you are a gun collector, or are a hunting enthusiast, the gun show at the Colorado Springs Event Center is a Saturday Sunday Come enjoy the unique Ascent and Marathon which stands out from many other half-marathons or great place to spend some time. RK Shows will have a variety of vendors displaying guns. & marathons, including the 14,115’ (4,302m) Ascent finish/Marathon turnaround at the top of Pikes 11:59pm Sunday Peak and the city hall of Manitou Springs as starting point! Quilts in The Aspens Annual Quilt show th The 2019 Colorado State Fair The 13th annual quilt show of Quilter’s Above the Clouds Quilt Guild will be held on August 10th Aug. 23 - th The fair is taking place on Aug. 23–Sept. 2, 2019. So much of what there is to love about the state 10 from 9 -4 at the Woodland Park Middle School, 600 E. Kelley’s Road, in Woodland Park. More nd than 150 quilts and quilted items will be featured in six categories. Vintage quilts will be shown Sept. 2 converges onto the famous fairgrounds in Pueblo for an end-of-summer week full of live entertain- Saturday in an old-fashioned bed turning. Area quilt stores will offer items for sale and guild members will ment, thrilling competitions, quirky vendor booths and good ol’ Western fun. 9am-4pm demonstrate various quilting techniques. A boutique will feature quilted and hand-made items for sale. Admission: $5 , under age 16 free. Area quilters are encouraged to enter their quilts. th The Harp Twins Entry form and instructions can be downloaded at quiltersabovetheclouds.com. Questions? 25 Contact Joanne at [email protected] or call 719-687-9836. Sunday Stargazers Theatre & Event Center 10 S. Parkside Drive Colorado Springs, CO 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM The Harp Twins have headlined countless concert series, festivals, fairs and conventions – with audiences that include 7pm-9pm former U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents, tech titans, fashion moguls, dignitaries, and world leaders.

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August 2019 Cntd. September 2019 Cntd. Tails, Tunes & Tastes 2019 th Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road, Colorado Springs, CO 29 80906 Dance and dine the night away at Cheyenne Mountain Zoo’s after-hours, 21-and- Thursday up event - Tails, Tunes & Tastes! Enjoy an evening under the stars, above the city lights, with four stages of live music, all-inclusive drinks, and international cuisine by Taste, the Fall Festival at Bancroft Park 6pm-9:30pm Zoo’s onsite caterer. Also enjoy several keeper talks and animal demonstrations, with many animal exhibits open 6 to 8 p.m. Costs range from $45.75 to $50.75. Visit cmzoo. th MDT Bancroft Park in Old Colorado City 2408 West Colorado Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80904. Kicking org/tailsfor all the details. 15 off the 2019 Autumn Season with our 2nd annual Fall Festival at Bancroft Park. Located in beautiful Old Sunday Colorado City, just on the Westside of Colorado Springs. Mark your calendars for Sunday September 15th Commonwheel Artists Labor Day Art Festival 10am-6pm from 10am to 6pm. With live music, crafts, games, and kids activities, there is something for everyone at st nd this Family Friendly event. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities available, starting at $60 for a 10 x 10 31 - 2 Memorial Park 505 Manitou Ave. Manitou Springs, CO 80829 Commonwheel’s Art Festival offers Art booth.This event does tend to fill fast. To register to be a vendor visit madeformoreproject.org/events.We Saturday Patrons a relaxed setting to buy fine art & contemporary crafts. We rigorously jury artists to guarantee look forward to another amazing year! Sunday artwork shown at our festival is created by the artisans displaying in each booth. Discover amazing painters, jewelers, potters, photographers, sculptors and more artistic forms. Children enjoy many Colorado Mountain Winefest Monday art-related activities. Live performances by local musicians grace our stage all weekend. Park along 19th-22nd Manitou Ave. or El Paso Blvd. & ride a FREE shuttle to Memorial Park in Historic Manitou Springs Riverbend Park, Palisade. Dozens of local wineries attend Colorado’s premiere wine festival, now in its 28th Thursday- season. There are interactive seminars, demos, live entertainment, fantastic food, unlimited wine samples, a Colorado Springs Labor Day Lift Off Sunday commemorative tasting glass, wine tote and plenty of vino for sale. 31st - 2nd Memorial Park 1605 E Pikes Peak Ave, Colorado Springs, CO Admission to Saturday the park is FREE. Start your morning off right with a hot air balloon mass as- Oktoberfest 12am cension of over 70 balloons accompanied by breakfast and drinks from local vendors. Activities will continue throughout the day with skydiving demonstra- Sunday Ute Pass Cultural Center 210 E. Midland Ave. tions, wake boarding exhibitions, paddle boarding, live entertainment, chain- Woodland Park, CO 80863 Enjoy the Annual Monday saw carving and donut eating competitions. Wrap up your visit at Memorial 21st-22nd Rocky Mountain Oktoberfest in Woodland Park, Park over the Labor Day weekend with a hot air balloon glow at dusk. CO. You’ll find fun for the whole family including Sunday live music, plenty of authentic German food and 11am-6pm drinks, arts & crafts and children activities. Don’t miss the ceremonial keg tapping on Saturday Bus begins each at 11 AM right after the national anthem. The September 2019 day at 10:45 am. two-day Oktoberfest in Woodland Park is a great 6th Annual Victor Burro Racing Gold Rush Challenge way to enjoy this beautiful mountain town. 2019 Admission $8 ADULTS, $8 per adult $7 seniors (62 Over) $7 Active Duty Military, Under 21 free NO PETS Victor, Colorado, USA Race Particulars: What better venue for a burro race ALLOWED. Limited Parking Available. Take the Shuttle Bus. Park Your Car at Woodland Park High School than Victor CO, steeped in gold mining history! This 8 mile course is very and Ride the Shuttle Bus! Turn at McDonald’s and go 3 Blocks to the High School. 7th challenging with lots of elevation gain and uneven footing. But it also gives fantastic views and old mines in return. Please be certain to study the course th nd Saturday map. While the course is well marked, there are many intersecting trails and 20 -22 Chile and Frijole Festival roads. Also, we are always looking for additional volunteers to help make this a successful event. Options include on-course direction assistance, and finish Friday- Annual three day pepper party held the third weekend after Labor Day. Farmers sell more than 50,000 line timing and announcing. If you are interested in volunteering let Mike know! Sunday pounds of peppers, including the Mirasol, a native to Pueblo region. Entry fee: TBD. Race Director: Mike Vann – 719-205-6100 – mvann@hrenow. com C0-Race Director: Tony White – 719-331-0292 – [email protected] 5th Annual Heritage Brew Festival – 2019 28th 13th-15th 41st Annual Holly Berry House Folk Art Festival Come join us for the 5th Annual Heritage Brew Festival. All proceeds benefit the Manitou Springs Heri- Saturday tage Center. Brewers and attendees provide consistently good feedback and look forward to attending Friday Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, Garden of the Gods Park, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Holly Berry 12am-5pm once again. “It’s my favorite brew fest in town!” Attendance is limited to 1,000. Buy tickets online at 12pm-6pm House Folk Art Festival is held annually at the Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site in the spectacular Garden of www.manitouspringsheritagecenter.org. the Gods Park. It features the fine works of 165 juried artisans from across the United States. You will find Saturday exquisite fine art, a unique array of fine crafts, one-of-a-kind collectibles, antiques and much, much more, 9am-6pm complimented by food music and historic tours. This event benefits the preservation and restoration of Rock Ledge Ranch. Vendors are encouraged to apply by returning the jury form available by clicking on “Applica- Sunday tion For Jurying” shown below. Admission Rates: Adult $6.00, Seniors $5.00, Children (6-12 years) $2.00. Tickets 10am-4pm may be purchased at the festival or in advance by August 15th, 2019 online at rockledgeranch.com.

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