FREE! TAKE ONE! DENVER METRO Includes: Adams, Arapahoe, Broomfield, Elbert, Denver, Douglas, & Jefferson
vice Years of Ser 50+ ADULTS
CONNECTING LOCAL BUSINESSES WITH THE 50 PLUS COMMUNITY March 2020 • Volume 26 • Issue 3 Tips For Agers’ Health The Kingston Trio
As we age, a number of us link our products or alcohol counseling at Folk Music Legends first digital album, “Aspen Gold,” a emotional and physical well-being no extra cost. Paramount Theatre, Sat. March 28 mixture of old and new songs, in to our overall health. After all, you 3. Stress less. Stress can be toxic and 1979. In 1981, they returned to the can’t do the things you enjoy if you debilitating. Develop a “PLAN” to As if time hadn’t passed, expect the studio to produce “25 Years Non- aren’t healthy. deal with it. This in- great folk songs Stop,” a col- Here are tips to cludes identifying to come alive lection of their help older adults get a Period of time to on stage, Sat- greatest hits. fitter and stronger: unwind, a Location urday, March “Looking for 1. Hit the gym. Ex- to de-stress, an Ac- 28, 7 p.m. at Sunshine” was ercise is a proven tivity to enjoy and Paramount released in 1983. way to help you get the Name of some- Theatre, when Celebrating fitter and stronger, one with whom you The Kingston over 60 years improve balance, can talk. Remember, Trio performs a of music, the lose weight, reduce the mind and body benefit concert Kingston Trio blood pressure, improve cardio- are connected, and stress takes its for PBS12. is one of the few groups that has vascular health, manage pain and toll on physical health. The Kingston Trio was at the survived the many changes in the even be more social. If you’re new 4. Get social. Loneliness in Amer- forefront of a folk music boom world of music by keeping 3 things to exercise, remember that slow ica has reached epidemic lev- that produced Peter Paul and constant: the songs are familiar; and steady is the way to build good els. Nearly half of Americans re- Mary, The Smothers Brothers, and they still play 2 guitars and a banjo; habits, avoid injury and achieve port sometimes or always feeling Bob Dylan. Three college students there are still 3 of them. health goals. alone or left out. Alleviate loneli- formed the TRIO in 1957: Bob The current group consists of 2. Nourish your body. For optimal ness by taking one proactive step Shane, Nick Reynolds, and Dave Mike Marvin, Tim Gorelangton health, nourish your body with each week. Call or get coffee with Guard began singing in coffee- and Don Marovich. Their trade- healthy foods, including fruits, friends or family, join a club or vol- houses in the San Francisco area. mark 3-part harmony and clean, vegetables, grains, fish and healthy unteer. 5. Practice gratitude. Hap- They soon gained national prom- crisp sound keeps them touring 30 oils, such as olive oil and sesame piness comes with thankfulness. inence and signed with Capitol weeks out of the year. oil. Set an achievable goal. Try cut- Think about people and things you Records where they recorded their This concert is a benefit for ting out one unhealthy food each feel grateful for, and start a grati- first single, Scarlet Ribbons. Their PBS12 and is sponsored by 50Plus month. Also, stay hydrated, espe- tude journal. recording of Tom Dooley has sold Marketplace News, Colorado cially when exercising. By doing your best to incorpo- over 6 million copies. In 1959, The Community Media, Maggianos At the same time, eliminate un- rate these five tips into your life, Kingston Trio received a Grammy of Little Italy and Hermes Private healthy habits, such as smoking or you’ll kick-start your journey to- Award as the “Best Country Music Car, Prime Time for Seniors. drinking alcohol in excess. With ward a healthier future. Group.” Concert tickets are $46, Gold an MA plan, you may be able to THE TRIO disbanded in 1961 Circle $60, and are available at v get help with smoking cessation Provided by StatePoint to pursue individual careers and re- www.altitudetickets.com or by united in 1972 and recorded their calling 720-727-6628. For phone orders call Ticketmaster at 1-800- National Alzheimer’s & Caregiver Educational Conference 653-8000. Also available through Channel 12, at www.cpt12.org or The Alzheimer’s Foundation of help them if Alzheimer’s enters Region 10, in Montrose, offers im- call 303-296-1212 (M-F 9-5). America’s 2020 National Educat- their lives,” said Charles J. Fuschil- portant tips on how to build that ing America Tour visits Denver on lo, Jr., AFA’s President/Chief Ex- support structure to aid in caregiv- March 12 with a free Alzheimer’s ecutive Officer. “This conference ing. She will also provide tips for and caregiver educational confer- will help individuals learn about long term care planning and dis- INSIDE ence at the University of Denver Alzheimer’s, caring for someone cuss the importance of self-care. (1745 S. High Street) from 8:30 who has Alzheimer’s and sup- • Innovative Activities – Preserv- a.m. to 12:30 p.m. port resources that are available to ing Functional Ability, Learn how Assisted Living The conference is free and open help.” thinking outside the box when Page 2 to everyone, and designed to con- Sessions include: programming activities allows for nect people with information • Unraveling Alzheimer’s Disease. greater success. Alisa Tagg, Activi- Salute to Seniors about Alzheimer’s, brain health, George Perry, Ph.D., provides an ty Consultant and President of the Pages 5-8 and dementia caregiving. overview of Alzheimer’s disease, National Association of Activity “More than 73,000 Coloradans an update on research and clinical Professionals, on the importance are living with Alzheimer’s dis- trials, and what we can expect on of activity programming in help- Senior Connection ease; many others are caring for a the horizon. ing someone with Alzheimer’s dis- Show family member with Alzheimer’s. • Creating Your Long Term Care ease improve their quality of life. Page 12 It’s critically important to connect Team. Eva Veitch, Director of For more information or to reg- people with information that can Community Living Services for ister, visit www.alzfdn.org/tour. www.50plus.news Like us at www.facebook.com/50plusnews Page 2 • 50 Plus Marketplace News • Denver Metro • March 2020 Assisted Living—How do I choose? MARCHCalendar If your loved one is needing more having to move to get the care pointments and shopping. ® National Nutrition Month care than you can provide at home, your loved one needs. 6. Finally, go with your gut. When Save Your Vision Month it is probably time for assisted liv- 4. Cost: Are the communities you visiting communities pay attention National Kidney Month ing. There are many factors to in- are considering within to the usual things: Is vestigate so that you can make the your loved one’s price the community clean, Tuesday/3 most informed decision possible. range? Review the fi- friendliness of staff, CampingSingles.org meet Here are some things to consider: nancial situation so are there activities go- at 7 pm at the Denver Police 1. Location: choose a community that you are choosing ing on, how do the Dept. Located at 1311 W. 46th that is fairly close to where family a community that your residents look, but ul- Ave, Denver. We are a group lives. If it is too far away, you won’t in for the long haul. If timately go with your of single adults that enjoy visit as often, which can make your finances are an issue, gut. If you get positive camping. loved one feel isolated. make sure you choose feelings, it is usually a 2. Size of community: Depending communities that offer go signal. If you are Thursday/5 on preferences, it may be advanta- Medicaid as an option, Diane Martini getting negative feel- South Denver Heart Center, geous to choose a community size like our campus does. ings, head for the door! 1000 SouthPark Dr. Littleton. that best fits their needs. Social or 5. Activities and transportation: The marketing staff here at the Walk with a Doc. Free Exercise private? Mobility or memory is- Look into their activity program , Eastern Star Masonic Retirement Is Medicine! Cardiologists and sues? These are some of the factors it should be a very hearty activity Campus is happy to discuss options providers from South Denver to consider. schedule with lots of things going and possibilities with families who Cardiology Have coffee and 3. What type of care is offered? on daily. With transportation, be are considering assisted living. Our light snacks for walkers. SDCA What is the staff to resident ra- sure the bus is handicap friendly goal is to help families find just the hosts this walk monthly. tio? Some communities offer more and that they go to popular desti- right fit. For more information on comprehensive care than others. nations often. Ask if they provide assisted living or memory care, call Monday/9 Consider future needs to prevent free transportation to personal ap- 303 857-5043. Living In Place from Retirement to End-Of-Life Quebec Street Hotel Converted 10 –11 am. Malley Senior Welcome to Center: 3380 S. Lincoln St., A former Northeast Park Hill ho- (D3) has utilized property tax mill Heather Gardens Englewood. A panel-style tel property has been converted levy revenue to create a surge of discussion with services to into 139 affordable studio apart- $129 million in bond funding to Heather Gardens is an age-re- help you stay home longer ments, targeted to house individu- accelerate the development and stricted community of active, in- and safer.RSVP 303-469-1254 als transitioning out of homeless- preservation of nearly 2,500 af- dependent adults. It is located in ness. City officials celebrated the fordable housing units over the the southeast metro area less than Saturday/14 opening of the Fusion Lofts at next five years. a mile from I-225, RTD’s Nine- Veterans Free Monthly 3737 N. Quebec St. The Fusion Studios is the latest Mile light rail station, and Cherry Non-Narcotic Care Pop Up The Fusion Studios is antici- city-supported affordable hous- Creek State Park and reservoir. Clinic 9am-1pm VFW Post 1 - pated to house its first residents ing development to open in Den- The community is an established, 841 Santa Fe Dr., Denver by late January. Each studio unit is ver. A total of 921 affordable units neighborly and secure urban en- Healing Warriors Program fully furnished with a bed, dresser, receiving city financing are cur- clave located on 200 park-like offers free non-narcotic clinic desk and chair, television, window rently under construction at 14 acres enhanced by the communi- therapy for pain and PTS coverings, bedding, microwave and sites across Denver. An additional ty’s golf course. for all service members and mini-refrigerator. A full-service 1,383 income-restricted units are Homeowners enjoy a carefree, spouse/ partner/parent. Proof food pantry is also available for in the planning stage. The City maintenance-free lifestyle. There of military service:DD214 or residents. and County of Denver has a long is a variety of zero-maintenance, military ID. Visit www.healing- The Fusion Studios is the first history of supporting affordable worry-free home ownership choic- es in a wide price range, from con- warriorsprogram.org affordable housing project made housing units developed by the possible with land acquisition re- Colorado Coalition for the Home- dos with views of the Rockies to Tuesday/17 sources from a bonding partner- less. Over the past 24 years, ap- townhomes and patio homes. St. Patrick’s Day! Irish ship between the City and County proximately 1,100 units developed Heather Gardens offers over 100 Network Colorado, Kolacny of Denver and the Denver Hous- by the Coalition have received city leisure activities, clubs and classes Music, and Celtic Connection/ ing Authority (DHA). The “DHA financing. to its residents, providing opportu- Events present Two Bands Delivers for Denver” Program nities for personal growth and so- from Ireland: High Time cial interaction. (Connemara) & Réalta Call Today! 303.-755-0652 (Belfast) for one great St. http://www.heathergardens.org/ Patrick’s day show, 6:30 Doors 7:30 Show.Soiled Dove Underground Reserve: www.SoiledDove.com or call Find Einstein 303-830-9214
Tuesday/24 TRIAD 1:30 pm, JffCo DA’s Office, 500 Jefferson Cty Pkwy, Golden.
Every Monday Forest Street Care, 3345 Forest Can you find the hidden St., 10-noon. Free Info. Reg: Einstein in this paper? www.alz.org or 720-877-3474. • 50 Plus Marketplace News • Denver Metro • March 2020 • Page 3 Exercise for Healthy Aging HowCONTACT To Reach Us email Regular physical activity is one of ercise will also help to prevent in- toms for some people. Osteopo- [email protected] the cornerstones of healthy aging. juries. If you have not exercised in rosis, or low bone mass, is one of The American College of Sports a while, talk to your doctor about the many conditions that exercise phone: 303-694-5512 Medicine (ACSM) recommends what is safe for you to could help. The goal of mailing address 4400 Sioux Dr. that adults get 150 to 300 min- do, and start slowly. my research is to better Boulder, CO 80303 utes of moderate intensity exer- Meeting the ACSM understand how exer- cise, like brisk walking, per week. exercise guidelines is cise can impact bone website www.50plusmarketplacenews.com This amounts to at least 30 min- known to prevent or health. This informa- www.facebook.com/50plusnews utes of exercise at least 5 days per help manage symptoms tion is important to published by week. This exercise does not have of various conditions, make sure people who 50Plus Media Solutions, Inc. to be done all at one time and can from cardiovascular exercise get as much Serving: The cities & counties of be broken down into bouts of 10 disease through de- of a bone health ben- Denver, Adams, Arapahoe, Broom- minutes or more. Adults should pression. These benefits efit from their exercise field, Douglas/Elbert and Jefferson. Sarah J. Wherry, PhD 50 Plus Marketplace News, Inc. is also do muscle strengthening exer- can happen right away, program as possible. published the first of each month cises, like lifting weights or doing like improving sleep. They can Sarah J. Wherry, PhD, received for folks over the age of fifty and body weight strength exercises, at also build over time, like increas- her MS in Sports Nutrition and dedicated to providing information, least two days per week. However, ing balance and helping to reduce Exercise Science from Marywood programs, matters of interest, and services to Denver Metro citizens. health benefits will come at all lev- stroke risk. New information also University in Scranton, PA and her 50 Plus has 298,000 metro readers els of physical activity, so the best shows that exercise can even help PhD in Exercise and Nutritional monthly. The paper is distributed by advice is simply to try to sit less with osteoarthritis pain and may Sciences from Arizona State Uni- free newsstands in businesses that and to move more. Easing into ex- reduce Parkinson’s Disease symp- versity. cater to the needs and interests of Agers. 50 Plus Marketplace News, Inc. Aging Well encourages contributions from readers and business in the form of articles, schedules and reported The Choice is Yours based organizations or private care, helping around the house or events. Articles and other written caretakers. Every family’s situation providing a day out for the person material under 250 words emailed to If you’re a fam- is unique so ask lots of questions, you’re caring for, it allows you to fo- [email protected]. Faxes and hand-written materials are ily caregiver, you such as: cus on your role within the family. not accepted. Pictures with captions know that pro- • Are your caretakers insured, These resources aid in a provider are appreciated. Digital photos are viding support bonded or certified? search. accepted (170 to 300 dpi, JPEG files) for your loved • Will there be a care plan in place? • Navigating Respite Care: https:// also by email. DEADLINE one can feel like • What tasks are included? www.coloradorespitecoalition.org 10th of the Preceding Month a full-time job. • What happens if my caretaker is • Area Agency on Aging: http:// Advertising supports all publica- Finding a bal- Tia Sauceda sick? denverregion.co.networkofcare. tion efforts. Call 303-694-5512 to ance between • What kinds of payment do you org/aging request a media kit. Ads are accepted caretaking and other responsibili- accept? • Aging Well Jefferson Coun- until the 16th of the month, provide ties can be overwhelming, but with Using a respite provider can help ty Resources https://www.jeffco. by email in PDF, or JPG files. Ad space is provided in column-inches, a Respite Provider, your loved one protect the relationship you have us/2694/Aging-Well-Resources equating to fractions of a page, up receives the care they need while with the person you’re caring for; • How to Choose an Adult Day to a full page, with many sizes to giving you time to rest and re- allowing you to “just” be their son, Program https://www.nadsa.org/ choose from. We have an excellent charge. daughter, husband or wife. Some- consumers/choosing-a-center graphics design team by request. v Respite settings range from times when you are so focused pro- By Tia Sauceda, Seniors’ Resource Publisher/Editor adult day programs, in-home care, viding care, it’s easy to lose sight Center. For more information, contact Robert A. Trembly II and nights and weekends support of being a family. However, with the Aging Well coordinator, by email- ing us [email protected], visit our Chief Financial Officer and are provided by professional someone else involved in the day- Michael Gumb care or community agencies, faith- to-day, such as providing personal website www.Jeffco.us/Aging-Well. Director of Marketing Robert (Bob) Larson Todd Creek Golf Club House Contributing Writers 8455 Heritage Drive Denver area Senior Centers Denver area Agencies & Businesses TUESDAY, MARCH 24TH All seniors organizations DigiCode® Data File Created on 1-20-12 at 18:5:28From I-25 exit Hwy 7 East (East 160th) 5 miles to Yosemite (traffic light). Turn right (south) then right ProductACCOUNT Consultants : 10447 BARCODE SPECIALISTS by on onto Heritage Drive. Club House on right. ORDEREDDavid Gochenour BY : ROBERT TREMBLY SYMBOLOGY, INC. P.O.Rod NUMBER Lillpop : VERBAL Maple Grove, Minnesota, 55369SENIORS ON STAGE Harvey McWhorter INVOICE NO. : 1363494 763-315-8080 — e st i e Design/Production( PDF via EMAIL ) ce e o Lynne Poole —Vicki’s Boutique NOTICE: This DigiCode® file is considered original artwork. It must be inspected and approved s io o by the purchaser. Use of this file confirms acceptance. See back of the Symbology invoice for Limitation of Warranty. oo — V iet o Vendors with — eets o e io s Encode: http://www.50plusmarketplacenews.com SIZE 1.0000 MODULE 0.0345 BWA -0.0050 Smart Phone Access Products and Services for Sweets for Seniors Today’s Seniors! Free Dessert Bar
Roulette Wheel Open House Come any time between For Door Prizes www.tradeshowsbywestwind.com 9 am and 1:00 pm 800-680-5320 Printed on 100% Recycled Paper Page 4 • 50 Plus Marketplace News • Denver Metro • March 2020 Reverse Mortgage
Is a Reverse Mortgage gevity in your retirement. Or, you Right for You? may want to have a monthly infu- Congratulates sion of tax-free proceeds to sup- “When I looked plement your income. into a reverse Reverse mortgages are becom- mortgage, I ing more critical in retirement didn’t know what planning because they allow you to my kids might maintain your home and lifestyle. think! Turns out Leveraging your housing wealth On your 60th Anniversary they encouraged makes sense in a solid financial me! They wanted Jim Doyle plan. Look for a reverse mortgage 6o years of service to the Front Range of Colorado me to be able to company that will help you pre- Best Wishes on the next 50 years enjoy my retirement without wor- pare your home for the appraisal. rying about bills every month. I so Getting the best possible appraisal glad that I did it! A reverse mort- is critical to maximizing the ben- gage was just right for me.” ~RJ efits of a reverse mortgage. I am your Certified Senior Housing Professional With a reverse mortgage where It pays to know your options. in Metropolitan Denver and surrounding counties. at least one spouse is 62 or over, you Many changes have been made My team of experts and I can make your downsizing can pay off your current mortgage to the reverse mortgage mak- and transitioning to your new residence and have no mortgage payment for ing it safe for borrowers and their AMAZINGLY EASY! the rest of your life as long as the spouses. A younger spouse cannot home remains your primary resi- be forced to leave the home even James V. (Jim) Neely, GRI, CSHP, CNE, SFR dence. Of course, you continue to after the older spouse passes away. Broker Associate be responsible or property taxes Call your Reverse Mortgage Spe- 720-748-0699 (Home Office & FAX) and insurance. You always own the cialist to inquire. You will be glad 303-409-1300 (Coldwell Banker Office) home and the lender is never on ti- to know the truth about the NEW 303-881-3106 (Mobile) tle with you. The lender isn’t repaid reverse mortgage! [email protected] until the last borrower or non-bor- v rowing spouse leaves the home. Jim Doyle, Reverse Mort- 6501 East Belleview Avenue, Suite 500 If you choose, you may receive a gage Specialist, NMLS #335659. Englewood, CO 80111 lump sum at closing. You may also Jim is the VP of Lending and Re- have a growing line of credit from verse Mortgage Specialist at View my promo-video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyZIPIWbkBU which to draw as needed providing Silver Leaf Mortgage in Centen- the ability to access the equity to nial, CO. Direct: 303-875-5994 be used for any purpose, to use in JimDoyle@SilverLeafMortgages. an emergency, or just to fund lon- com/, NMLS# 1394377.
Denver District Attorney
Is Cupid’s Arrow Pointed At she requests that you wire money Your Bank Account? or to cash a check or money order for them, 2) the “relationship” be- Looking for comes romantic extremely quick- love? Accord- ly, with quick pronouncements ing to the FBI, of love or close friendship, 3) he romance scams, claims to be a U.S. citizen who is also known as abroad, very wealthy, or a person of ‘confidence’ or important status, 4) he claims to be ‘identity’ scams, a contractor and needs your help result in the Beth McCann with a business deal, 5) she makes ACTIVE AGING highest amount excuses about not being able to of financial losses when com- speak by phone or meet in person, pared to other internet-facilitated 6) he quickly asks you to commu- E P O crimes. The average loss is more nicate via email, instant messag- than $100,000 per victim. ing, or text messaging instead of Recently, one of our investiga- the online dating sites’ messag- FREE EVENT! tors told us that con artists of- ing services, and 7) she claims to Ages 55 & UP ten use online games like Words be American, but makes frequent With Friends and Farmville, as a spelling or grammar mistakes that • Over 70 Exhibitors • Wellness Screenings way to lure people into false re- a native English speaker wouldn’t. • Active Aging Programs • Activity Demos lationships. As with all catfishing If you’ve been approached by some- • Community Resources • Door Prizes schemes, your new friend will say one you think could be a romance all the right things, promise love scammer or if you’ve already fallen MOVING THROUGH THE DECADES and eventually ask for money. Al- victim, ignore their emails, phone ways! One recent victim lost over calls, or other communications. If $200,000 to her online love, her you suspect or have been scammed, 3380 S. Lincoln Street THURSDAY entire life savings. If your family or please call our Fraud Hot Line at Englewood, CO 80110 friends are pleading with you to be 720-913-9179 to report it! April 16th 303-762-2660 v 3-6 PM www.englewoodco.gov cautious, please heed their warn- Anyone with concerns is urged to ings. report to the DA’s Consumer Fraud Here are several red flags: 1) Information Line at 720-913-9179. • 50 Plus Marketplace News • Denver Metro • March 2020 • Page 5 31st Annual COLORADO GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY 31st Annual Salute To Seniors Colorado’s Largest and Longest Running Older Adult Expo
Resource Fair 2020 CENSUS April 4, 2020 COLORADO Housing Home Care OLDER ADULTS 9 am to 3:00 pm Health Care Services COUNT! Financial Advice Legal Services Colorado Convention Center Insurance And more! COMPLETE Mile High Ballroom (closes at 2:30 pm) YOUR FORM HERE 700 14th Street, Denver CO 80202 Emcee Mark Koebrich *FREE Admission* Expo, Resource Fair and More! Schedule Reservations Suggested All Day Attractions 9:00 AM Doors Open 1 866 294 3971 or www.senioranswers.org 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM 9:30 AM 2020 Census Kick-Off Mile High Ballroom Foyer Ride Light Rail Resource Fair Stops at Front Door Join the Gerontological Society at the 31st Annual Salute to Seniors. You will enjoy a chance to visit with approximately 100 Housing • Home Care • Health Care 10:00 AMexhibitors, eachOromo offering resources, Dance information andColorado tools for living healthy and independent lives. Exhibitors offering home Financial Advice • Legal Services care, legal services, housing, recreational activities, insurance, transportation, and financial services, will be available, to mention just Nativea few. Learn Ethiopian more about Colorado's Dance favorite staycations while you get 10,000 steps and get a prize. Also, enjoy Insurance • and More! Bingo, La Loteria, chair yoga, arts and crafts, cooking demonstrations and more! Entertainment Stage OUR SPONSORS Mustangs and Corvettes 11:00 AM The Long Run By The Forney Museum of Transportation Colorado Gerontological Society Denver Human Service Cigna TheExpo Sponsor Eagles Tribute Host Sponsor Title Sponsor
The Colorado Gerontological Society is a not for Denver Human Services provides both assistance Cigna is an American worldwide health services Cooking Demos • Chair Yoga profit 501(c)(3)Entertainment organization that provides advo- Stagebenefits and protection and prevention programs organization. Cigna provides health insurance for cacy, information and assistance to Colorado to one in three Denver residents. Denver Human individuals and families including Medicare Ad- seniors as well as education and networking for Services works every day to help all residents vantage, Medicare Prescription, and Medicare 2:00 PMaging professionals Hazel since 1980. Miller achieveand their full potential and give back to their Supplement Plans. Arts & Crafts • Loteria community. The Collective Bingo • Door Prizes Media Sponsors Jazz, Blues, and R&B Grand Prize Entertainment Stage The Lodge Casino Longest Running Senior One night Stay & Free Buffet Resource Fair In Colorado
Salute to Seniors April 4, 2020 9:00 am to 3:30 pm
Colorado Convention Center Mile High Ballroom 700 14th Street, Denver In concert live at 11:30 am The Long Run Free Admission Colorado’s Tribute to The Eagles Free Offsite Parking • Free Shuttle
BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY FOR A DAY OF FUN! Play Time . . . Expo . . . Resource Fair . . . Live Entertainment . . . Sports Cars . . . Get in Your 10,000 steps . . . Find Colorado Staycations . . . Arts and Crafts . . . Bingo . . . Prizes . . . & More
COLORADO GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY 1129 Pennsylvania St • Denver CO 80220 • 303-333-3482 • 303-333-9112 (fax) • www.senioranswers.org CENTER 31st Annual Page 6 • 50 Plus Marketplace News • Denver Metro • March 2020 Salute31st Annual To Salute Seniors to Seniors Colorado’s Largest and Longest Running Older Adult Expo
PRESENTS
MARK KOEBRICH EMCEE The Long Run
The Long Run is a group of Oromo Dance Colorado professional Colorado-based 10:00 AM musicians dedicated to the Oromo Dance Colorado is an Ethiopian dance group based in faithful reproduction of the Colorado. They will perform The Dance of Mother Earth, music of America’s most iconic which is native to millions of Ethiopians. The Oromo dance is band, The Eagles. 11:00 AM characterized by high energetic music filled with rhythmic neck, shoulder movement, hoping and harmonic singing. This ancient dance has been around for thousands of years. Traditionally, these dances are in honor of the celebration of special occasions and for pure enjoyment.
The Long Run 11:00 AM Oromo Dance Colorado
Oromo Dance Colorado is an Ethiopian dance The Long Run is a group of professional group based in Colorado. They will perform Colorado-based musicians dedicated to Hazel Miller & The Collective The Dance of Mother Earth, which is native the faithful reproduction of the music of Hazel and her band have toured worldAmerica's most iconic band, The Eagles. to millions of Ethiopians. The Oromo dance is wide. Led by Hazel and her powerful characterized by high energetic music filled voice, an audience favorite has appeared with rhythmic neck, shoulder movement, in countless festivals, concerts and fund- hoping and harmonic singing. This ancient raisers to the delight of her loyal fans. Hazel Miller & danceThe Collective has been around for thousands of 2:00years. PM Traditionally, these dances are in honor Hazel is backed by some of the finest musicians and vocalists in the world. of the celebration of special occasions and for Hazel and her band have touredpure North enjoyment. America, Europe, 10:00 AM They perform original, Jazz, Blues, R&B Far East, Middle East and Central America. Always led by and Top 40 music. 2:00 PM. Hazel and her powerful voice, this audience favorite has appeared in countless festivals, concerts and fundraisers to the delight of her loyal fans. Hazel is always backed by some of the finest musicians and vocalists in the world. Hazel and her band perform original, Jazz, Blues, R&B and Physically active women and men Top 40 music. needed for a research study on PTH and Calcium Responses to Exercise in Older Adults Experiment 2 (PACE Sr. 2) To participate, you must be… • A 60-80-year-old woman in generally good health • Typically exercise at a moderate to vigorous intensity at least 2 days per week • Used to walking for an hour at a time • Currently taking a bisphosphonate medication • No diagnosis of heart, kidney or liver disease, diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, or uncontrolled thyroid disease. Eligible volunteers will receive at no cost • Information on their VO2 max (cardiovascular fitness) • Information on their body composition and bone density • Physical exam and basic blood chemistries We want to know if… Stopping the decrease in blood calcium during exercise impacts markers of calcium loss from the bone Study Outline: Screening tests include a physical exam, bone density scan, treadmill exercise test, and blood tests. Those who qualify will get a pre-exercise meal and walk on a treadmill for 1 hour at our exercise facility on two different days. One walk will include a calcium infusion and one walk will include a saline infusion. Compensation will be provided for your time. If you are interested in the PACE Sr. study Sat. March 28 Please contact Toby Wellington at 720-848-6376 or email [email protected]. Paramount Theatre Principal Investigator: Sarah Wherry, PhD VA Principal Investigator: Robert Schwartz, MD COMIRB #15-0878 University of Colorado at Anschutz Medical Campus 31st Annual Salute To Seniors Colorado’s Largest and Longest Running Older Adult Expo 31st Annual Join Us! st Salute To Seniors Join the Gerontological Society at the 31 Annual Salute. “Avenues to Awesome Aging” is the 2020 event theme. The Salute will be held at the Colorado Convention Center on Saturday, April 4, 2020, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in Colorado’s Largest and Longest Running Older Adult Expo the Mile High Ballroom. Admission is free and the event is open to all, reserve your spot at 1-866-294-3971. The Light Rail stops in front of the Convention Center. Call us for information about parking.
Join Us! TheCENTER Forney Museum of Transportation Auto Display Join the Gerontological Society at the 31st Annual Salute. “Avenues to Awesome Aging” is the 2020 event theme. • 50 Plus Marketplace News • Denver Metro • March 2020 • Page 7 The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of over 600 artifacts The Salute will be held at the Colorado Convention Center on Saturday, April 4, 2020, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in relating to historical transportation. The Mustangs and Corvettes on display will leave you in 31st Annual Salute to Seniors awe. the Mile High Ballroom. Admission is free and the event is open to all, reserve your spot at 1-866-294-3971. The 31st Annual Salute ToLight Seniors Rail stops in front of the Convention Center. Call us for information about parking. Colorado’s Largest and Longest Running Older Adult Expo Join Us!
oin the e ontologi al So iet at the st Annual Salute. “Avenues to Awesome Aging” is the 2020 event theme. he Salute will e hel at the olo a o onvention ente on Satu a April 4, 2020 om 00 am to 00 m in
the ile igh all oom. A mission is ee an the event is o en to all ese ve ou s ot at 2 . he 2020 Census ight ail Kick-Off sto s in ont o the onvention ente . all us o in o mation a out a ing. 2020 Census Kick-Off The Forney Museum of Help us kick-of the 2020 Cen- 9:30 AM The Forney Museum of Transportation sus! The Census is a household Auto Display Transportation Auto Display The Forney Museum of Transportation he o ne useum o ans o tation is a one o a in olle tion o ove 00 a ti a ts questionnaire, that allows elating to histo i althe t ans o tation. he ustangs an o vettes on is la will leave ou in Help us kick-off the 2020 Census! The Census is a household questionnaire, that allows the United States awe. The Forney Museum of Transpor- United States to know how many people live in to know how many people live in our state and local communities. tation is a one-of-a-kind collec- Auto Display our state and local communities.
2020 Census Kick-Off tion of over 600 artifacts relating The Census count determines how much money Colorado gets for housing developments, The farm Census subsidies, count determines how much mon 0- A The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of over 600 artifacts to historical transportation. The shopping centers, Medicare, SNAP, housing vouchers, highways, bridges, schools — alley received Colorado funding gets for housing el developments, us i o the 2020 ensus he ensus is a househol uestionnai e that allows the nite States to now how man eo le live in ou state an lo al ommunities. Mustangsrelating toand historical Corvettes transportation. on dis- The Mustangs and Corvettes on display will leave you in based on census data, whether directly from the government or from private capital and farmthe private subsidies, invest- shopping centers, he ensus ount ete minesMedicare, how mu h mone olo a o gets o housing evelo ments a m su si ies sho ing ente s e i a e S A housing vou he s highwa s i ges s hools — all e eive un ing play will leave you in awe. ase on ensus ata whethe i e tl om the gove nment o om ivate a ital an the ivate invest awe. ments. Lets get counted and help shape the future of our community! SNAP, housing vouchers, highways,ments. ets get ounte an bridges, hel sha e the utu e o ou ommunit
schools — all received funding based SELECTEDon cen RESOURCE- FAIR EXHIBITORS
Medicare Mentors Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services United Healthcare sus data, whether directly from Kaiser Permanente the govern United Vein Centers- 50+ Marketplace News Mutual of Omaha Perfect Tours KUVO SELECTED RESOURCE FAIR EXHIBITORS Denver Health Medical Plan Silver Sneakers Audio Information Network of Colorado ment or from private capital Westernand Union the private Renewal by Anderson Senior Snuggle Senior Housing Options Orion Mortgage Prime Time for Seniors Aetna Medicare Humana Balfour Senior Living Medicare Mentors Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services United Healthcareinvest-ments. Lets get counted Spire andRoofing help shape Accessible Systems Expert Speech and Swallow Therapy Meurer Law Offices Bath Fitter/Bath Solutions Ambary Gardens Kaiser Permanente United Vein Centers 50+ Marketplace News Society of Certified Senior Advisors Lifeline Systems Agape Healthcare the future of our community! 9:30Hearing Healthcare AMCenters Bloom Healthcare Nurse Next Door Dignity Memorial/Olinger Cigna Healthcare for Seniors Denver Human Services Mutual of Omaha Perfect Tours KUVO Vivage Senior Living Bemer Chariot Financial Alzheimer’s Association Colorado SC Advisors Forney Museum of Transportation Denver Health Medical Plan Silver Sneakers Audio Information Network of Colorado Major Medical Supply of Denver Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
COLORADOExhibitors GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY Western Union Renewal by Anderson Senior Snuggle 1129 Pennsylvania St, Denver CO 80203 • 303 333 3482 • 303 333 9112 (fax) • www.senioranswers.org • Medicare Mentors • Dignity Memorial/Olinger • Accessible Systems Colorado Senior Housing Options Orion Mortgage Prime Time for Seniors 2020 Census Kick-Off Aetna Medicare Humana • Kaiser Permanente Balfour Senior Living • Vivage Senior Living • Bath Fitter/Bath Solutions • Senior Snuggle Spire Roofing Accessible Systems • Mutual of Omaha Expert Speech and Swallow Therapy • Alzheimer’s Association • Lifeline Systems • Prime Time for Seniors9:30 AM Meurer Law Offices Bath Fitter/Bath Solutions • Denver Health Ambary Medical Gardens Plan • Major Medical Supply of Denver • Bloom Healthcare • Balfour Senior Living Society of Certified Senior Advisors Lifeline Systems Agape Healthcare Hearing Healthcare Centers Bloom Healthcare • Western Union Nurse Next Door • Centers for Medicare and • Cigna Healthcare for Seniors • Expert Speech & Swallow Dignity Memorial/Olinger Cigna Healthcare for Seniors • Senior Housing Denver OptionsHuman Services Medicaid Services • BemerHelp us kick-off the 2020 Census! Therapy The Census is a household questionnaire, that allows the United States Vivage Senior Living Bemer • Aetna Medicare Chariot Financial • United Vein Centers • Coloradoto know SChow Advisors many people live• Ambary in our stateGardens and local communities. Alzheimer’s Association Colorado SC Advisors • Spire Roofing Forney Museum of Transportation • Perfect Tours • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield • Agape Healthcare Major Medical Supply of Denver Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield • Meurer Law Offices • Silver Sneakers • UnitedThe Census Healthcare count determines• Nurse how Nextmuch Door money Colorado gets for housing developments, farm subsidies, COLORADO GERONTOLOGICAL• Society SOCIETY of Certified Senior • Renewal by Anderson • 50 Plus Marketplace News • Denver Human Services 1129 Pennsylvania St, Denver CO 80203 • 303 333 3482 • 303Advisors 333 9112 (fax) • www.senioranswers.org • Orion Mortgage • KUVOshopping centers, Medicare, •SNAP, Chariot housingFinancial vouchers, highways, bridges, schools — all received funding • Hearing Healthcare Centers • Humana • Audio Information Network of • Forney Museum of Transportation based on census data, whether directly from the government or from private capital and the private invest- ments. Lets get counted and help shape the future of our community!
SELECTED RESOURCE FAIR EXHIBITORS
Medicare Mentors Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services United Healthcare Kaiser Permanente United Vein Centers 50+ Marketplace News Mutual of Omaha Perfect Tours KUVO Denver Health Medical Plan Silver Sneakers Audio Information Network of Colorado Western Union Renewal by Anderson Senior Snuggle Senior Housing Options Orion Mortgage Prime Time for Seniors Aetna Medicare Humana Balfour Senior Living Spire Roofing Accessible Systems Expert Speech and Swallow Therapy Meurer Law Offices Bath Fitter/Bath Solutions Ambary Gardens Society of Certified Senior Advisors Lifeline Systems Agape Healthcare Hearing Healthcare Centers Bloom Healthcare Nurse Next Door When you get your invitation to take the Dignity Memorial/Olinger Cigna Healthcare for Seniors Denver Human Services 2020 census, make sure you’re counted. Vivage Senior Living Bemer Chariot Financial Alzheimer’s Association Did you know funding Colorado for the SCcommunity Advisors Forney Museum of Transportation programs you care about is based on Major Medical Supply of Denver Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield census numbers? Make sure you and your community are counted by responding COLORADOto the 2020 GERONTOLOGICAL census. SOCIETY 1129 Pennsylvania St, Denver CO 80203 • 303 333 3482 • 303 333 9112 (fax) • www.senioranswers.org This year, you can answer we’re in online, by phone or mail. this together Learn more about the census at 2020census.gov. Page 8 • 50 Plus Marketplace News • Denver Metro • March 2020 31st Annual Salute to Seniors
Hazel Miller, The Long Run to Headline Salute to Seniors April 4
ers in full costume to native music. with support from Denver Human senioranswers.org or 303-333- Looking for a The Society will host the Census Services as the host sponsor. 3482. day of fun, cul- Kick-Off as part of our work with Other features include bingo, v tural experi- Together We Count, Colorado’s Mustangs and Corvettes show- Eileen Doherty, MS is the Ex- ences, and great initiative to count all older adults. cased by Forney Museum of Trans- ecutive Director of the Colorado Ge- information for Volunteers can complete census portation, Loteria by Latino Com- rontological Society. Her areas of older adults, join forms through secure online por- munity Foundation, and chair yoga expertise include management and the Colorado tals. Being counted in the census and healthy cooking by The Center administration of nonprofit organi- Gerontological Eileen Doherty is critical to the Colorado. The on Colfax. Lots of prizes and give- zations, education and training on Society at the Census determines the amount of aways. Grand prize is an overnight issues related to older adults, advocacy 31st Annual Sa- money Colorado receives for high- stay and free buffet at The Lodge and policy development on senior is- lute to Seniors on April 4, 2020 at ways, bridges, housing, Medicare, Casino. sues, and clinical practice in working the Colorado Convention Center, social programs, and aging pro- Doors open at 9 am. Admission with seniors and families to manage Denver. grams. The Census information is free. Light Rail stops at the front their lives in the later years. She has Hazel Miller, Colorado’s own helps to determine how many rep- door. Call 303-333-3482 or visit been the Director of the Society since blues, pop, and gospel singer will resentative Colorado has in Con- our website for parking and shuttle 1982. She teaches Nonprofit Man- be performing in concert. Miller gress. Much of the work of The details. Advance registrations sug- agement for Fort Hays State Univer- has performed at the White House Society is determined by the Cen- gested (but not required) at www. sity. for Bill Clinton, as well as for the sus. Denver Broncos 1998 Super Bowl. The Salute features hundreds of Back by popular demand, The experts and resources. Expo partic- Long Run, an Eagles tribute band ipants will bring you information featuring five local musicians dedi- about leisure activities, healthy liv- cated to the faithful reproduction ing alternatives, technology ad- of the music of America’s most vances to promote independent iconic band is coming back to the living, and other services such as stage. health insurance, home care, legal Opening is Oromo Dance Col- services, and housing. Cigna Insur- orado with native Ethiopian danc- ance Company is the title sponsor
FREE
th Saturday, January 11 8am Saturday, February 1st 8am Bible Park Crestmoor Park Off of Yale Between Monaco and Quebec in Denver Off of S. Locust and Cedar (Near Alameda) in Denver Meet near the Baseball Diamond Meet near the Tennis Courts TOPIC: Hypertension: What’s New? TOPIC: Congestive Heart Failure th Saturday, March 7th 8am Saturday, April 11 8am Bible Park Crestmoor Park Off of Yale Between Monaco and Quebec in Denver Off of S. Locust and Cedar (Near Alameda) in Denver Meet near the Baseball Diamond Meet near the Tennis Courts TOPIC: Lung Cancer Screening TOPIC: Bypass, Stents, Or Statins?
NJHEALTH.ORG/WWAD
Generously Sponsored By: • 50 Plus Marketplace News • Denver Metro • March 2020 • Page 9 Highlands Ranch Commerce City Active Adults 720-240-4922 • www.highlandsranch.org 303-286-6801 - 303-289-3789 • c3gov.com/register
March 12. Morning Brew Crew, Entertainment & food on own. Masquerade Ball. Fri, Mar. 20th, Fitness. Join us for a variety of Ac- Riize Coffee, 8200 Southpark Cir., March 25. Lunch Bunch, Via Baci, 6-8 p.m. Bring the family for eve- tive Adult Fitness classes offered 5 Littleton, 9–10:30 a.m. Douglas 10005 Commons St., #200, Lone ning of refreshments, music, and days a week at both Eagle Pointe County Libraries staff share well- Tree, 11:30– 1 p.m. Meal on own.68 Prohibitdancing.s Bison Ridge Recreation and Bison Ridge Recreation Cen- kept library secrets. Refreshments 69 Body ofCenter.salt wate r ters. Call for an up-to-date schedule. on own. Highlands Ranch Mansion. 70OpenSledge 71 AncientRStom Patrick’san days Day Lunch Bunch. Day Trips. 1234 5678Hours91 weekly.01 The1121 Mansion3 72 offersInward feeling Trip highlights for March 19. Social Hour & Games, free open hours and historic 73toursNotd iffiTuecult Mar 17, 12 -1:30 p.m. March March includes a trip to the Den- 14 15 16 Main Event, 64 Centennial Bou- Call 303-791-0177 or check the DOWN is a month to get your Irish on! Say ver Body Mind Spirit Celebration, levard,17 Highlands Ranch,18 5–8 p.m. calendar online19 at highlandsranch1 Ship-s' coamp toastanies and celebrate St. Patty’s Day visiting Parker’s PACE center for A fun social hour and games at the mansion.com to confirm the current2 Grayis hbGarylend of Michaels,colors Guitarist and Vo- the adult lecture series, and visiting 20 21 22 23 3 Musicaldrama area’s newest entertainment center. open hours schedule. True skincalist entertains. Wild Women Winery. 24 25 4 5 Morseelement 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 6 Monkey Clements Community Center 7 Interior Active Minds® 33 34 35 303-987-482036 •37 Lakewood.org/Register38 39 8 Monetary unitofSierra Leone 303-320-7652 • www.activeminds.com 9 Fenced areas LegislativecapitalofSouth Africa Hot 40Meal Deal.41 42 43 44 10 A VoA din- ness Seminar. We are all digital11 citiEmpl- oyMarchs 4. Artificial Intelligence, pm. Understand this dark chapter ing site.45 Served Mon-Thu46 47and the zens and48 must 49take steps to secure12 Hone yg2-4athe repm.rs An overview of the de- in American history and what we 13 Organofhearing 1st Fri50 each month at noon. Call 51ourselves at52 home, on the job and21 Mi ongr atevelopment and its evolution. learned as a nation from this ex- 303‐987‐4833 by 1 p.m. 2 business the go. Discussion on safety 23whenDreg Brookdale Meridian Englewood, perience. Kipling Meadows, 7175 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 days in advance to reserve a meal. sharing information online, 27privaGree-kg3455oddess ofSth edCoronaawn St, Englewood, Kipling St, Arvada. RSVP: 303- 28 Haul 61 62 cy 63settings, mobile device security,30 Appear RSVP: 303-761-0300 412-5480. Monday Afternoon Movies. 1 phishing, online shopping and31 othNoti-on 64 65 66 67 Dweeb p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Mon each ers. by the City of Lakewood 32Chief March 11. Hong Kong 10:30- March 25. Van Gogh, 6-8 pm 68 69 70 33 Flat circular plate month. Register. March 9: “The Information Security Officer,34 ImLarisaageo 12:30fadeity pm. The story of Hong A journey into the life and art Hustle”71 March 23: “Run 72the Race”, Thomas presents.73 $2 Fri 35MarDe li20cate Kong,ssen past, present, and future. of Vincent Van Gogh. Explore Some 12:30-2 pm 37 16 Penn Apts, 1615 Pennsylvania the many challenges of his rela- Learning At Lunch. 38 Narcoticsagent ACROSS Cyber Aware-36 Sacred text of Islam 41 GreatnesSt,s Denver. RSVP: 720-269-4380. tively short and troubled life. 1 Lump of earth 39 Inhabitant of Sweden 43 Exclam ationofsurprise Brookdale University Park, 5 Each day 40 As previously given 46 Parody March 17. 10 RaisetotWheathird power Ridge42 ActiveYemen Adults 48 Queue The U.S. Internment 2020 S Monroe St, Denver. Thickcord Never 14 303-205-7500 • www.rootedinfun.com44 52 Loosesofhirt Japanese-Americans, 1:30-2:30 RSVP: 303-757-1404. 15 Suspension of breathing 45 Alone 54 Mexicanmoney 16 Seaward 47 Gyratory 55 Freedomfromwar St Patrick’s17 At anytim Daye Dinner. Join us49 DeGetrang theed scoop on all of the wonder56 Anci-ent Malley Senior Recreation Center 18 SpanishMister 50 Slight sharpsound Romangeneral 58 303-762-2660 for a19 cornedNoble beef dinner and Irish51 Stfulyl isprogramsh offered. Register.59 Give anothernamefor the Step20 DancersGentle heat on Friday, March 13th53 Hippopotamus constellation Theram Boundless at 5pm.22 Cost is $12, register today57 PeExtendedrtaining to th enTravel.ose Shades of60 IreLeaden- Insect Lore. By the Butterfly Pavil- Healthier & Active Together. 24 Flight of steps 61 Polite 61 Prod Im- by calling25 Seta ga303-205-7500.in 63 Relandserv Tour.ed Details on the trip to62 IreSeae- agion,le Wed, Mar 25, 1:30pm, $6. En- portant health information about 26 Propagativepartofaplant 64 Atlandtheb inow Oct!of av Wed.essel Mar 4, 1:30-3pm.63 Sand hijoyll stories as the Butterfly Pavilion Reddishdye the benefits of getting active Engage Welcome29 to the AAC. Meet-n-65 HiRSVPnduasc :et 303-205-7509.ic 64 Lawenfbringsorcement thisagency interactive program from 33 Part of verb to do 67 Hipbones 66 Possesses in activities, win really great prizes! Greet on Mon, Mar. 16, 10-11am. cultures around the world. Refreshments provided. Thu., Mar Enrichment Classes. Call to reg- 12, 1:30-3pm, Free. ister, fees vary. Tai Chi Energy: St Patrick’s Day Lunch. Tue, Mar CLOD DA ILYCUBE Dementia. ROPE APNEAASEA Mon. Mar. 23–Apr 27. Watercolor 17, 11:30am, $9/$11 door. Wear green From diagnosis to treat- EVER SENORPEER Batik: Sat. Mar. 7-28. Drum Circle: WA RMTH ENDLESS and enjoy an Irish lunch. The Wick ment and understanding what’s STAIRRESET Wed. Mar 4–25. Online Genealogy: School of Irish Dancers performs. happening. Wed. Mar 18, 10-11am, SEED EOSIN DIDKORAN SWEDE Mon. Mar 23. Food Sensitivities & $7/$5. IDEM S ANAA NEER Active Aging EXPO. SOLUSGYRAL MAD Allergies: Mon. Mar 30. Moving CL ICKCHIC Through the Decades. Thu, Apr 16, Liquidating Stuff. Should I down- HIPPONASAL Special Interest Groups. GENTEELDEMURE Drop-in, 3-6pm, Free. See ad page 4, Info: size? Panel of industry experts. Tue. FORE S ADHU ILIA BANS OCEANSLED fees vary. call for specifics. www.englewoodco.gov Mar. 24, 10:30-12pm, Free. IDES SENSEEASY BusinessBusiness Partners Partners You ThankYou OurThank Advertisers Our Advertisers for this newspaperFor This Newspaper when you When buy their You products Buy Their and Products services! And Services!
Regular and Reverse Mortgages If you are warm and cozy, Free Mortgage Review $$ We Buy Junk Cars, Trucks, know many of our recipients are not… Tractors And Equipment Removal $$ 303-469-1254 800-404-0453 and you can help. OrionMortgage.com/Events Call: 303-907-4550 CO license 100007878 Visit www.efaa.org for more information
IS READING NEWSPRINT A CHALLENGE? The Audio Information Network of Colorado can provide you with audio access to:
Advertise Your Service Here! 100 Colorado newspapers grocery and discount ads Covering 4 Metro Counties magazines Call 303-694-5512 for details! Services provided at no cost to the listener. Call 303-786-7777 or toll free 877-443-2001
Only $?? per month per county/ Call 000-000-0000 to be included Page 10 • 50 Plus Marketplace News • Denver Metro • March 2020 In The Spirit
When Life Disappoints You and promises never followed. Have you ever wondered if things “For I know the would get better? thoughts that My friend, how do you handle I think toward the hurdles and obstacles, which you, saith come with life? Do you give up the LORD, and surrender or do you stand still thoughts of and declare the Word of God? peace, and not Just because life disappoints you of evil, to give Dr. Armington does not mean the plan God has Arts and Wellness 5th Annual The event is put on annually by you an expected for your life now ends. Sometimes Cervical Cancer/HPV Prevention Mrs. Gladys Turnbough a Cervical end.” Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) disappointments push you further Awareness Fundraiser EXTRAV- Cancer Survivor. It was held Jan- into your destiny and purpose. If AGANZA! Featuring singer Sher- uary 25th at Cross Purpose 3050 Have you ever found yourself you never taste pain, hurt, betrayal ly Renee, Gospel Harmony and Dr. Richard Court, Denver, Colorado. in a position where everything or disappointment by man, you will Brahma Sharma speaking about the http://artswellnesscervicalcancer- you planned fell apart? You had never truly appreciate the love of importance of getting DNA Testing campaign.weebly.com/about.html everything in order and organized God. It is at that point you should for Cancer and Prescription Drugs. accordingly, but one bad report or seek the Lord for His instructions. v one bad phone call threw every- For more inspirational nuggets thing out of place. What you purchase a copy of “How To Get Your prepared for and what actually Hands Out The Lion Mouth” via TRADING POST happened were two differentAmazon.com or visit DrArmin gton. scenarios. The words sounded so org each Sunday at 10 a.m. (CST) Travel Services Wanted good to your ears but the actions for “Live Streaming”. TRAVEL WITH ALETA UPDATE YOUR WILL CASH for Sports Cards Affordable Diamond Tours OR TRUST Baseball, Football, Bus Trips for 2020. What if you become Basketball & Hockey. • Nashville Show Trip: April disabled? Collector not a dealer. 18–26th Are you protected? Wills, 303-520-4034 JON living wills, powers of • Mackinac Island: Attorney, Probate. Very September 12–20th OLD GUITARS & AMPLIFIERS reasonable fees. Don E. I buy old Fender, Gibson • Albuquerque & Santa Fe: Watson, Attorney 303-434- ACCCOUSA and Martin guitars and October 13–17th 7747 All trips include transpor- amps for cash. Fast, friend- 1609 Havana Street tation, hotels, attractions ly and fair. Kevin 303-946- WILLS & TRUSTS, 2458. Aurora, CO 80010 and most meals. For full details and flyer call REAL ESTATE GUNS WANTED 720- 382-3814 Update your WILL or Naquetta Ricks I buy select older rifles and Or email: blondealeta@msn TRUST. What if you become DISABLED? Are revolvers for my personal .com/. 720 628 7534 you protected? Living collection. Please call Fred Or visit: www.Group Trips. Wills, Powers of Attorney, at 720-934-7203. http:// com/travelwithaleta Probate. $49 Review. Don E. Watson, Attorney acccousa.org/ General 303-434-7747 Classifieds WORK!
MAGICIAN FOR HIRE! Magic Show custom built MOBILE PET WASH to any length, content and Full service warm water Support Groups price to fit your budget. massage, bath, brush, ears, SKY CLIFF CENTER Active Minds Now booking Halloween teeth & nails. Benefits: very STROKE SUPPORT shows, birthdays, private convenient, never caged, Expanding lives and minds with 4 Groups, 3 locations: and company Christmas no traffic. Licensed and Wheat Ridge, Franktown, community-based educational programs. parties. Special rates for Insured. 303-249-1329. Lone Tree (lunch at Call us at: 303-320-7652 retirement campuses & Franktown) FREE. Call for homes. References on www.activeminds.com more information: 303-814- request. Call Jim Wright at We Care! 2863 / [email protected] 303-986-6733 today!
Trading Post ORDER FORM To advertise in the classified section, e-mail 30 words or less to [email protected] or mail this form to:
ADVERTISER’S INFORMATION
Name ______4400 Sioux Dr. Boulder, CO 80303 Company ______Address ______Copy due by the 10th of the preceding month. City, State, Zip______o April 3/10/2020 o May 4/10/2020 Phone ______o June 5/10/2020 o July 6/10/2020 Email ______o August 7/10/2020
Rates depend on editions chosen, call for details. • 50 Plus Marketplace News • Denver Metro • March 2020 • Page 11 Wil Alston A Civil Servant Who Loves Denver! Genealogy Rocks! The Agency for Human Rights In his many years in strategic com- & Community Partnerships an- munications, Alston has served Just Do It! Mother’s Day or Father’s Day or nounced Wil Alston as the new former Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter, Christmas and make your project Director of the Of- Mayor Michael B. Someone in a work within that deadline. You can fice of Strategic Part- Hancock and City class told me always revise the final document to nerships. Council members they had been add more stuff later but aim to fin- The City has made Elbra Wedgeworth doing geneal- ish within a one-year deadline. a selective choice in and Albus Brooks ogy for 12 years Now focus on your project. Don’t picking Alston to be in both consulting and asked if they get distracted by new DNA cous- the person to help in- and senior leadership should start over. ins or someone who has created crease Denver’s par- positions, managing My answer is no Carol Darrow a family cookbook. That’s a great ticipation in bringing crisis communica- and yes. idea but your project comes first. service based organi- tions and daily mes- No, because you have already Finally, produce your project. zations to become a saging, branding and gathered some great information. Put together a three-ring binder major part of the City’s success in coordination. His deep commu- It may be disorganized. It may be with a colorful picture inserted in helping its citizens with the much nity involvement includes service filed in piles on your desk or in the front. Or take your project to needed work. on the Colorado Baseball Stadium boxes you haven’t opened in years. a quick print store and have them Alston is a veteran executive District and as chair of the Univer- Yes, because you need a new be- print and bind your book, again and communications strategist sity of Denver’s Community Advi- ginning and maybe a new goal. with colorful covers. Or take ad- with nearly thirty years of pro- sory Board. Define a goal that seems attainable. vantage of electronic printing for a fessional experience in entrepre- “Wil’s extensive experience in both Decide now what your finished finished look. neurship, networking, fundraising, government and nonprofit spaces product is going to be. Perhaps it’s There are many choices but your marketing and strategic planning. makes this announcement an ex- a family album of you, your parents project is unique to you and your As principal of the Wil Alston citing one for an office whose mis- and your grandparents. Great idea. family story. Don’t get lost among Group, a Denver-based boutique sion is to facilitate nonprofit work Make that your goal. the choices. Pick one and work marketing firm founded in 2000, with the city,” said Derek Okubo, Who are you going to give this through it. v he provided marketing and public HRCP’s Executive Director. project to - your parents or your Carol Cooke Darrow teaches be- relations, civic engagement, gov- A native of Washington, D.C., children? The audience you give it ginning genealogy at the Central ernment relations and supplier di- Alston earned a Bachelor of Arts to may have expectations. Are you Denver Public Library on the second versity expertise to nonprofits in- degree and completed coursework going to introduce them to long- Saturday of each month. She also fa- cluding Denver Public Schools, toward a Master of Science De- lost grandparents or solve a fam- cilitates the WriteNOW family his- the Urban League of Metropolitan gree in Management from Regis ily mystery or create a book for tory writing group that meets once Denver, the Five Points Business University. He and wife Rosalind grandchildren that will introduce a month at the Downtown Denver District and the Colorado Black “Roz” Alston are longtime Park them to their ethnic heritage. Public Library. Chamber of Commerce. Hill residents. Now set a deadline. Make it
Denver Metro • March 2020 Senior Answers 68 Prohibits Answers page 8 69 Body of salt water and Services 70 Sledge presents 71 AncientRoman days 1234 5678910111213 72 Inward feeling 73 Notdifficult 14 15 16 DOWN Elder Care 17 18 19 1 Ships' companies 2 Grayishblend of colors 20 21 22 23 3 Musicaldrama Consulting True skin 24 25 4 5 Morseelement 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 6 Monkey Services 7 Interior 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 8 Monetary unitofSierra Leone Fenced areas 9 • On-Site Counseling for 40 41 42 43 44 10 LegislativecapitalofSouth Africa 11 Employs Employees 45 46 47 48 49 12 Honeygatherers • Lunch and Learn Seminars 13 Organofhearing 50 51 52 21 Migrate at the Workplace 23 Dreg • Senior Resource Guidebook 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 27 Greekgoddess of thedawn 28 Haul • Information Resources at 61 62 63 30 Appear www.senioranswers.org Notion 64 65 66 67 31 32 Dweeb • Discussion Roundtables in 68 69 70 33 Flat circular plate Community Locations Imageofadeity 34 Sponsored by Senior Answers 71 72 73 35 Delicatessen 37 Some and Services 38 Narcoticsagent 3006 East Colfax ACROSS 36 Sacred text of Islam 41 Greatness 1 Lump of earth 39 Inhabitant of Sweden 43 Exclamationofsurprise Denver CO 80206 Each day 5 40 As previously given 46 Parody 303-333-3482 10 Raisetothird power 42 Yemen 48 Queue 14 Thickcord 44 Never 52 Looseshirt 303-333-9112 (fax) 15 Suspension of breathing 45 Alone 54 Mexicanmoney www.senioranswers.org 16 Seaward 47 Gyratory 55 Freedomfromwar 17 At anytime 49 Deranged 56 Ancient Senior Answers and Services 18 SpanishMister 50 Slight sharpsound 58 Romangeneral provides counseling and con- 19 Noble 51 Stylish 59 Give anothernamefor the 20 Gentle heat 53 Hippopotamus constellation Theram sulting for seniors and their 22 Boundless 57 Pertaining to thenose 60 Leaden families as well as information, 24 Flight of steps Polite 61 61 Prod resources, 25 Setagain 63 Reserved 62 Seaeagle 26 Propagativepartofaplant 64 At thebow of avessel 63 Sand hill and services to improve quality Reddishdye 29 65 Hinduascetic 64 Lawenforcement agency of life for older adults. 33 Part of verb to do 67 Hipbones 66 Possesses
CLOD DA ILYCUBE ROPE APNEAASEA EVER SENORPEER WA RMTH ENDLESS STAIRRESET SEED EOSIN DIDKORAN SWEDE IDEM S ANAA NEER SOLUSGYRAL MAD CL ICKCHIC HIPPONASAL GENTEELDEMURE FORE S ADHU ILIA BANS OCEANSLED IDES SENSEEASY Page 12 • 50 Plus Marketplace News • Denver Metro • March 2020 Senior Connection Show Census Is All About Dollars!
The popular Senior Connection Led by Judi Frost, this team always By Naquetta Ricks, President of You do not have to be a citizen to Show, for active seniors... and any- surprises with their song choices ACCCOUSA 720-628-7534. participate in being counted for one planning to become one... is and choreography. Census. Also, you should know March 24. This is our eighth year End the day with a complimen- The African Chamber that your private infor- at Heritage Todd Creek, a golf re- tary dessert table at 1:00 pm called of Commerce, Colora- mation is not shared tirement community just five miles Sweets for Seniors. do-USA (ACCCOU- with anyone. It Is Con- east of I-25 and south of Highway Guests win door prizes by play- SA) was founded fidential! 7 in Thornton. The show is in the ing the roulette wheel. Each per- in 2015 in Aurora. We encourage Non- main clubhouse ballroom. son is given two tokens when they ACCCOUSA pro- English speaking people What would you rather be do- enter the ballroom. They can pick vides leadership for to participate and get ing on a Tuesday? There is plenty up additional roulette wheel coins the growth and de- translators to help them of accessible and free parking. It’s as they visit each of the vendors in velopment of African by using the phone. You an open house between 9:00 am the hall. Immigrant Businesses should also know that and 1:00 pm but come early to en- Senior Connection is not just in Colorado. To facili- Naquetta Ricks the Census forms will joy all the vendors, prizes, on stage about entertainment, though. It tate economic empow- be sent to your home action and desserts! Admission is showcases an array of products and erment of African Immigrants in and can be done online, over the free. services that cater especially to the Colorado and promote interna- phone in addition to mailing the Seniors on Stage features short tastes and practical needs of today’s tional trade and investment be- form back in. entertainment sets by senior citi- seniors. Participating vendors will tween the U.S. and Africa. Come to Aurora Public Library zens with all types of talents. At offer financial planning, health and ACCCOUSA has formed a April 4th, 12-4pm for help in fill- 10 am, a dance team from Fred fitness options, legal services, in- complete count committee called ing out the form. Bring your form Astaire performs. surance, cosmetic surgery, cruises, African Chamber Complete Count with you or call African Chamber We are always pleased to have massage, assisted living, retirement Committee and we are participat- of Commerce to get help: 720- Vicki’s Traveling boutique sponsor communities, home health, handy- ing in the Colorado Census 2020. 628-7534. We are more than hap- the fashion show at 11 am. The en- man services, medical equipment U.S. Constitution requires that ev- py to help you be counted. Happy tire boutique is set up on the show and supplies, senior travel packag- eryone living in the entire country Census Year! floor and you can buy direct. En- es, boutique clothing and jewelry. is counted every 10 years. In addition to the Census 2020, joy this year’s fashion show then Follow the Senior Connection A precise count matters for City the African Chamber of Com- choose your favorites in sizes small Show on face book then call a Leaders because the results pro- merce is having a seminar on Af- to XXXL. friend and plan to spend the morn- vide meaningful data for munici- rican Women Global Health and The grand finale on stage is a ing at Senior Connection. There is pal operations as well as inform Empowerment on March 21, new production by the Heritage no admission charge and all ages allocation of more than 675 Bil- 2020. Please call for more infor- Todd Creek Love Dance Team. are welcome. lion dollars of Federal Funding to mation. ACCCOUSA 720-628- States and local communities. 7534, http://acccousa.org/
Mel Tewahade , owner & CEO. Life Insurance expert & Trusted Advisor to hundreds of families assisting them in wealth creation, wealth preservation, and wealth transfer.
When it comes to Investing Infinity Wealth Management Inc. is your answer.
• We are prepared if you die to soon. You have enough to protect your family.
• We are prepared if you have a life changing disability. We provide a strategy. • We are prepared if we live too long. We don’t run out of money.
9101 East Kenyon Ave, Suite 1100 Denver, CO 80237 https://www.infinitywealth.net/Office: P: 303 475 5684 E: [email protected]