A Preview of What Fall Brings to Heather Gardens

The Official Newsmagazine for HG September, 2008 Vol. 22, No. 7 www.heathergardens.org A Preview of what Fall brings to Heather Gardens

(Vintage photo by George Madsen, former resident)

contents

Frolics agreement resurrected HGMD to Negotiate 5 Surveillance cameras for swimming pool

History teacher…see page 17 HGA starts trial for 40 hours in 4 days Employees to 4-day week 5 Reviewed appeals of yard art violations

Five candidates to run HGA Board Candidates 8 Three directors with 3-year terms; 1 with 2 years

Treasurer lays out projections Capital Reserve Review 11 HGA Board creates new Reserve Planning Committee Father/Son…see page 19 31 LETTERS 34 CLUBS/ORGANIZATIONS 38 SPORTS/RECREATION 41 HGMD FOUNDATION 42 TRIPS AND TOURS 46 CC Events

CC Color…see page 15, 25 48 CLASSIFIEDS

Heather ’n Yon ™ is published monthly TO HG RESIDENTS: for the residents of HG It is the intent of the Editors to provide information of interest to its readers, to afford persons with vary- Owner: HG Association ing and differing views opportunity to air responsible 2888 S. Heather Gardens Way opinions on matters of community interest and to Aurora, CO 80014 [303/755-0652] promote community and enjoyable life pursuits. Publisher: Donaldsons, Inc. Heather ’n Yon welcomes letters and other arti- Editor: Lynn Donaldson, 303/766-8649 cles concerned with community issues. Letters must ([email protected]) be signed, dated and include the writer’s address and phone number. Letters may be edited for reasons of Advertising: Cindy Crockett, 303/690-7702 space and clarity. ([email protected]) ©2008, Donaldsons, Inc. All rights reserved. Writers: Mary Hafka, Dala Giffin Reproduction in whole or in part without written per- Graphics: Charles Lobser ([email protected]) mission is prohibited. Classified Advertising: Mary Hafka, 303/368-7559 The Publishers do not necessarily endorse the companies, products or services advertised in Heather ([email protected]) ’n Yon. Printed by Publication Printers corp., 2001 S. Platte River Dr. Stack’s Home Repair Will replace tubs, toilets and lavatory exhaust fans Bathroom tune-ups Replace shower valves • Re-tile floors and walls Replace vanity cabinets 720-849-4749 cell Bob Stevenson

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The August CC rooms (461 total) for its spring show, while donat- meeting lasted 20 minutes. ing $1,490 back to the HGMD. In 2008, the club used Treasurer Bill Archambault presented his report, the Auditorium 275 hours and other rooms 181.5 hours noting that revenue exceeded expenses, as of July 31, (456.5), and remitted $1,317 to the HGMD. [This equates by $425,926. He explained that all but $167,000 of this to a rental rate of $3.23 per hour in 2007 and $2.88 per amount is restricted, however, as it is allocated to projects hour in 2008.] The amounts paid to the HGMD have not yet spent for the year 2008. The board agreed to his represented 20 percent of gross show-ticket sales, and recommendation to revise the financial statements, to were in the form of a donation, as no formal agreement make “restricted and unrestricted funds clearer in future for payment existed. on the balance sheet. I think it is misleading to readers Dissette accepted the assignment, but asked the as currently reported,” he said. Archambault agreed to board minutes to reflect that the HGMD would support the work with Business Manager Catherine Rosen to revise agreement negotiated by Archambault and him. Gabriel the balance sheet. ordered the minutes to reflect the board’s support, and The board approved the 2007 audit of HGMD per- asked for a “workable agreement for con- formed by the CPA firm Bondi and Co. The board also Fans for sideration at our October meeting.” approved the HGA recommendation that Picnic Foundation Chair Rita Wells that they retain the same firm for the 2008 2008 Audit Pavilion two fans are being installed in the Picnic audit. The board accepted Archambault’s Finalized Pavilion, funded by the foundation. suggestion that the 2009 mill levy be re- The board also approved award- calculated to include repayment of bond ing a contract to Just In Case Security CC swimming debt and interest. to install surveillance cameras at the pools to be Gabriel noted that, last December, the board had CC swimming pools ($1,475). The surveyed by tabled its effort to strike a written agreement with the HG contract is $775 over budget, as HG recording Frolics Club for its use of the Community Center (CC) for employees will not perform the instal- cameras the Frolics’ annual spring show. As the Frolics year ef- lation as anticipated. The balance of fectively begins in September, last December was poor the money has been allocated through funds for outside timing, as plans for that year’s show were underway. contractors. Gabriel asked a team of HGMD Directors Ron Dissette Gabriel reported that, during the last Civic Affairs (leader) and Bill Archambault to meet with two represen- Meeting, it was noted that some interest had been raised tatives of the Frolics board to reopen negotiations. to develop the land between St. Andrews Village and the post office for multi-family units. HGA Board announces candidates, approves 4-day work week trial HGA President Twyla Gaugenmaier called the Aug. work days; and 2) no increase in costs to residents. Em- 12 meeting to order with all directors present. Nominat- ployees who opt for the reduced work week might ex- ing Committee Chair Lynne Malloy announced six can- pect savings in commuting costs and an extra day to get didates are running for the 2009 HGA Board of Direc- errands or appointments done. tors. They are: Joyce Angel, Gene Burns and Dick Flagg Director Dick Flagg noted that the four-day work (incumbents), plus Phyllis Bennett, B236; Russ Fitch, week does not mean HG will be open only four days per B215; and Norman Kasch, B231. The six will vie for four week. Hours of operation will remain unchanged, and board positions (see story, page 8). {Editor’s Note: On supervisors will schedule employees to ensure no re- Aug. 18, Norman Kasch withdrew his candidacy.} duction of services. Personnel Committee Chair Larry Davila recom- The board considered two appeals of covenant vi- mended that HG implement a 40-hour-per-week, four- olations by residents erecting non-approved “yard art” day work week for a 90-day trial. The experiment would items on HG property. Pat and Beulah Foelsch, STH, be offered to only full time employees who request it of have an antique bell mounted on a stand near their unit, their supervisor and after general manager approval. which Pat said had been in place 16 years. She argued Two requirements in the program are: 1) there is to be that if the post and bell were considered two separate no decline in services and all areas are covered on all pieces of “yard art,” the bell stand was only slightly over See HGA…page 9 September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 5 Offer expires 9/30/08 Offer expires 9/30/08 Offer expires 9/30/08

6 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 Long Time Aurora Residents Serving You in Colorado! State Representative Nancy Todd State House State Senator District 41 Suzanne Williams State Senate Vice Chair, State Veterans and Military Affairs Committee District 28 303-750-1976 *Respected * www.nancytodd.org Experienced * [email protected] Connected and Committed to Our Community Re Elect Nancy Todd and 303-751-2396 Suzanne Williams www.sensuzannewilliams.com Nov. 4 [email protected] paid advertisement

September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 7 Five candidates vie for four HGA Board of Director spots Six candidates filed to run in the Oct. 2 HGA election She stated, “We have to keep up with the competi- for four board positions. One candidate (Norman Kasch, tion. When you buy a property, you have to spend money B231) subsequently withdrew, leaving five in the hunt. to maintain it. I wouldn’t want to buy something and let Incumbents Joyce Angel, Eugene Burns, and Richard it go to pot. We have to upgrade what we have. I might Flagg will join new candidates Russ Fitch and Phyllis have to go to a nursing home some day – I want the Bennett on the October ballot. The four successful can- maximum out of my property.” She concluded, “I want to didates will take office in January 2009. The five, in al- see our property values increase. This can only happen phabetical order, are: when we keep current on changes in the industry, espe- Joyce Angel, STH. Angel has served on the HGA cially senior living facilities.” board since February, having been appointed to fill a va- Gene Burns, B244. Burns has served on the cancy created by a director’s HGA board since February, having been appointed to resignation. She is chair of the fill a vacancy created by a director’s resignation. He is Communications/Publications chair of the Golf Committee. He is B244’s former AR af- Committee. She is a former ter serving as its alternate AR. area representative (AR), and Burns described his work served on the 2007 Nominating experience includes “seven Committee. years as facilities manager (114 Writing of her work ex- employees), working with main- perience, Angel said, “For 37 tenance, personnel, budget and years, I worked with the top construction issues in a med- levels of management of large, ical-center setting for Milwau- private companies as assistant kee County. I made budget and corporate secretary and execu- other presentations to commit- tive secretary to the presidents tees of the Milwaukee County and boards of directors. I also Board of Supervisors.” He has am past president of two large Joyce Angel a Bachelor of Science degree professional women’s service in mechanical engineering from organizations. Those experiences have given me strong the University of Wisconsin/ Gene Burns administrative and organizational skills, which would be Madison. an asset to the [HGA] board. Burns is a five-year resident of HG. Before becom- “I believe that HG is a great place to live, and that ing a director, he attended homeowner-association we have begun to make that known to the wider Denver meetings regularly since 2005. community. I am willing to listen to all sides of an issue Russ Fitch, B215. He is member of HGA’s Per- and, as a board member, will work hard to find the right sonnel Committee. He formerly served as chair of the solutions to benefit the most residents. I also believe that HG Ad Hoc Marketing Commit- active participation by residents on boards and committee, which evaluated the mar- tees is vital to maintaining the quality of the lifestyle we keting plan prepared for HG by all enjoy at HG.” graduate students of the Univer- Phyllis Bennett, B236. She is a member of sity of Denver Business School, the Architectural Control Committee. Bennett is a char- and made recommendations to ter member of a 20-year-old women’s investment club the HGA board regarding which based, noting, “We have made of the suggestions should be money!” implemented. He has been the Stating she was raised on alternate AR for B215. a farm, brought up five chil- Fitch lists work experience dren, and established a suc- as 25 years as a certified finan- cessful business, Bennett said, cial planner and financial advi- “I believe in spending money sor (retired). He worked for the wisely.” She completed music Environmental Protection Agen- Russ Fitch and piano pedagogy classes cy in the 1970s. Fitch is a past at Indiana State University and president of Meadowlake West Townhomes in Arvada Eastern Illinois University. She and past president of the Applewood Property Owners later expanded teaching piano Association in Golden. He holds a Bachelor of Arts de- classes from her home into run- gree from Asbury College and a Master’s degree from ning a larger music studio. American University. Phyllis Bennett 8 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 “My values come from a loving family and grow- voice in this community. What ing up on an Illinois centennial farm,” he commented. “If I would like to see is more elected, I’ll respect and listen to your opinions and do my residents participating on com- best to help the board make good decisions. I’ll work to mittees. If they don’t join the conserve resources and increase home values. Thanks committees, at least attend the for the nomination and please vote for me.” meetings and make your voice Richard A. Flagg, B211. He has completed one heard.” He added that he would three-year term as an HGA director, and is chair of the like to see HG “opened up” with Restaurant and Community Center Committees. He has younger residents actively en- lived in HG since 1996. couraged to move here, to bring Flagg volunteers seven hours per week with the Au- in some “new thinking.” rora Police Department. A graduate of Boston Universi- The candidates will appear ty, he spent 21 years in the U.S. Air Force in intelligence before residents and respond to and special operations. He listed his work experience, Richard Flagg questions at the “Meet the Can- beyond the Air Force, as regional manager for an inter- didates” forum, Friday, Sept. 12, national security company and security director for An- 1 pm, in the Auditorium. On Tuesday, Oct. 2, polls will schutz Corporation’s property management company. be open for voting, in the Auditorium, 7 am-7 pm. Early Flagg stated, “I think the residents need a bigger voting will begin after the Sept. 12 forum. feat its purpose and probably would not be attractive to HGA…from page 5 realtors. the prescribed dimensions. She could dig a hole to set Treasurer Jamison gave a slide presentation to il- it in, then it would be short enough. Several STH neigh- lustrate the need for a Capital Reserves Planning Com- bors stated that the bell was liked by most residents, mittee (see story, page 11). The board approved estab- and not considered an eyesore. After deliberating, the lishing a standing committee to make recommendations board granted the exception to the yard art rule. to the board regarding long-range projects. A second appeal from Alice Blauw, CP3, concerned Ted Zimmerman, B244, reported a rather harrowing a decorative chain-link fence she had erected along the experience he, his wife and a nephew had when an el- sidewalk to her front porch. The board did not make an evator in his building stopped between floors. After be- exception to the rules for Blauw. ing stranded about an hour, he had several recommen- The board waived a restriction in the bylaws that dations: 1) communicate better with trapped residents prohibited HGMD Director Ron Dissette from continuing because the telephone in the elevator can only be used to serve as chair of the Insurance Subcommittee (Bud- once; 2) share cell phone numbers, in case they can be get & Finance Committee). Dissette assured the board, used; 3) determine handicap status of trapped individu- “I’m looking for a successor.” als (Zimmerman’s wife is on oxygen). Schmaus report- The board approved issuing an engagement letter ed that procedures for dealing with residents stuck in to Bondi and Co. to perform the 2008 audit for HGA. elevators is being reviewed in the Security Department They also recommended that HGMD retain the firm for based on this incident. its 2008 audit. Schmaus report that a private contractor, installing Gaugenmaier stated that a resident had requested a bathtub in a residential unit, used a jack hammer to that HG be converted into a non-smoking community. break up the cement and broke two of the building’s She noted that the legal work associated with such a post-tension cables in the process. The contractor had task would be considerable and no money has been been given written instructions on how to deal with the budgeted for such an action. floors of HG buildings. The unit owner is being billed Director Tim Jamison raised the issue of pickup $25,000 by HG, and will have to go after the contractor trucks, which have grown in size with newer models, to recoup the loss. and now exceed the 20-foot limit for parking vehicles in Other items approved by the board: HG. …contract with Weathersure Systems to apply an “New trucks are 21-feet long,” he noted. “A resident epoxy crack-sealer deck coating to renovate Parking has asked for a waiver.” Structure 3 ($26,384). The board discussed changing HG’s limit to 21 feet; …replaced a hot-water heater, which General Man- however, ultimately voted to grant the resident a waiver, ager Keith Schmaus reported had been installed on an on the basis that no one knows how long trucks of the emergency basis and its cost exceeded his authority to future will be. approve. On a confusing vote (four for, two against, two ab- …recommended that the HGMD approve a contract stain), a motion to approve an HG open house, for real- with Just in Case Security to install surveillance camer- tors and owners to show units available for sale, failed. as at the community center swimming pools ($1,475). It Several directors remarked that the board lacked the was noted that installation of the cameras could reduce authority to approve for-sale and/or open-house signs, insurance premiums by $500 per year. as the Declaration of Condominium prohibits them. …returned the Employee Handbook to the Person- Marketing Subcommittee Representative T.J. Jividen nel Committee to examine changes suggested by the remarked that an open house without signs would de- HGA’s attorneys. September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 9 Cabinet Re-surfacing

10 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 ing on losses from water damage. Review Insurance Coverage: Three years ago the board reviewed our insurance program and, through HGA Board competitive bidding, was able to reduce our insurance costs substantially. President Renegotiate Long-Term Contracts: Our elevator service contract was renegotiated when the service company agreed not to increase maintenance costs for Reports the 3-year term, with the exception of the increase in wages mandated by the company’s union contract. By Twyla Gaugenmaier Conduct an Energy Audit: In April the board approved a request from management for an energy audit. On July 27, Donna Dissette and I attended a round- This audit has just been completed and you will be hear- table meeting hosted by the City of Aurora and the ing more about this later. Community Association Institute. The topic of discus- Sell Advertising: We currently have some advertis- sion was, “Challenges for HOAs in a Lean Economy,” ing on our website and the income is used to offset costs and suggestions were given as to how HOAs might trim to optimize the placement of Heather Garden’s website costs. We were pleasantly surprised, and I hope you on various Internet search engines. will be also, to find that HG Management and the HGA Other suggestions were: Board have been practicing most of these economies. Reduce Outside Storage Costs: HG has no out- Listed below, in bold face type, are their suggestions, side storage costs. followed by the actions that are being taken by HGA’s Increase User Fees: Our user fees have not been Management and Board of Directors. increased for two Safeguard Your Investments by working with years. a reputable bank: Two years ago we reactivated the Be assured IN MEMORIAM Banking and Investment Subcommittee. This subcom- the HGA Board of Mid Beeson (former NTH) mittee monitors our bank charges and oversees the in- Directors is very vestment of our funds ensuring that it complies with the much aware of the Leonora Embich (217) requirements of our bylaws. The subcommittee, in May, challenges in our cur- Peggy Giambrocco (218) made a detailed report to the board on the strength of rent economy. Lucy McCann (232) our banking facility. Remember to Gerry Nora (243) Perform Preventive Maintenance: Management Vote in the HGA Art Peterson (CP4) has an extensive preventive maintenance program in Board Election on Lola St. Clair (207) place. Two years ago the program was expanded to an- Tuesday, Oct. 7. Mildred Sweet (242) nually inspect water lines and heat runs in condos, sav- HGA treasurer reviews capital projects HGA Treasurer Tim Jamison made a presentation evators in multi-story buildings as well as CP and TH about capital projects to the board at its Aug. 12 meet- siding, replacing golf course greens and bunkers, re- ing. He summarized in preliminary comments, “We’ve placing both irrigation systems — residential and golf been eating our young: not funding capital projects to course — and replacing parking structures. Unantici- keep fees low.” pated repairs and replacements could arise, as well. Jamison showed trends from HG budgets 1996– Jamison urged the board to begin now to antici- 2008. Using constant 1996 dollars, he reported that pate how to fund future capital projects, which will re- maintenance budgets have increased 25 percent, dol- quire major investments. His four recommendations: lars for gas and electric have increased 3 percent and • Establish a permanent Reserve Planning Commit- monies budgeted for water and sewer, recreation and tee, to make recommendations about Capital Reserve insurance have gone up 38 percent. In this same eight- funding methods and to influence the annual budget. year period, dollars budgeted for capital projects have • Pursue a contract after bonds are repaid in 2010, to decreased 44 percent. get HG owners involved towards renovating the CC. In a 35-year-old community, replacing building • Pursue window replacement for multi-story build- components and infrastructure is inevitable. In the ings, with bids and details to enable owners to vote near term (next five years), Jamison listed a number of regarding a special assessment. capital projects that might be needed at HG. These in- • Pursue alternatives to replacing boilers, anticipat- clude replacing and/or improving the Community Cen- ing that the next one or two boilers will be gas pow- ter (CC), replacing windows and doors throughout HG, ered, but considering solar-assisted boilers after that replacing boilers and carpeting in multi-story buildings for multi-story buildings. and replacing the telephone-entry system. He closed his presentation by stressing that many In the long term (6–15 years), he listed other pos- of the items covered were proposals to be reviewed sible capital projects, including road work, sandblasting by the committee he asked to board to establish. The multi-story buildings, replacing roof membranes and el- HGA board concurred.

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September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 13 dent Abraham Lincoln on Nov. 19, A New Voice 1863, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on the occasion of dedicating a Sol- diers’ National Cemetery four and a A teacher edits The half months after the decisive Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War. The Gettysburg Address markup of this famous speech is by Lynn Donaldson, Editor of Heather ’n Yon what someone thought an English teacher might have done to this September always means “back Seems early doesn’t it? iconic speech. to school” days to me even though Below, I have shared another I liked the humor of giving Lin- for most of my years in education gem from cleaning out my parents coln a “C -” on it. It reminds me of the I started back to school in August. HG condo. It is the Gettysburg Ad- times I disagreed with a teacher’s Schools in Aurora started on Aug. 6. dress, originally presented by Presi- assessment of my work. Oh well, they had the power, didn’t they? Needless to say, you learned to write the way your teacher wanted or your grades suffered. Another teacher I’ll never forget pointed out, much to my chagrin, that education was always aimed at making every student conform to what was normally accepted in the culture. Well, most of those lessons stuck. Despite the “errors” identified by this un- named teacher, Lincoln carefully crafted this speech and it was well received by the audience. He was interrupted three times for applause and newspaper reports of the speech described extended applause at the end of the 2–3 minute dedication. If only all important things said could be done as succinctly and clearly. So I share this light- hearted look at the art of editing or evaluating a student’s work to remind you that returning to school was fun for some, dreaded by others — but was an inevitable event that comes in the fall. Be glad you don’t have to learn everything that your grandchildren must learn today.

14 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 What colors are out of date and why? Gray and Management burgundy are about 20 years out of date. And, mauve is about 15 years out of date. I think the real thing that is out of date is not the color, but the appearance. That bland monotone appearance is not garnering any fabu- The Color lous responses from people. What are the most popular exterior colors now? People The real trend is to go with darker, richer colors and light-colored windows to make the place look more By Keith Schmaus General Manager open….The reason people are going to deeper, richer colors is that buildings feel more solid, substantial, Everyone knows that there are new colors being grounded — all of the things that people want in a home applied to our buildings. What everyone may not know now. Their lives are so full of stress and they are pulled is that the color schemes were developed by James by so many outside distractions, they just want to come Martin, owner of The Color People, and approved by the home and feel secure. board. Do popular colors vary by region? Ostensibly they Almost all of the comments I have received about do. For instance, you’re not going to have Miami colors the new colors have been positive. And, I thought in New England. But in New England, which is often it would be interesting for you to share with you an considered very staid, people are getting more adven- interview of Mr. Martin that was conducted by the turous with colors. Maybe somebody uses a barn red, Community Association Institute and published in its which is not out of line with the history of the area. But magazine, Common Ground. these colors are getting more and more uniform all the Do out-of-date colors affect property values? time because Americans move so much. Absolutely. Painting your buildings is the cheapest, What advice can you give to community associa- most constructive thing you can possibly do to change tions choosing new colors? You can make changes in their appearance and how people perceive them. When your community, in your condo, but it can’t be out of line I’m working with condo associations, the first thing I with what’s around it. If everything is really bland, you try to get people to understand is that this is not about can’t go wildly colorful because you’re not going to look aesthetics, it’s about property values — especially when better for it. You’re just going to look out of place. We (the market) turns down like this. You’ve got to be more always say, “Be outstanding without standing out.” appealing than the competition.

Andrews Sisters, 54 attendees; Quarterly Birthday Party, 73 revelers; Happy Brain (Part 1), 34 Ein- Manager’s Report steins. Contracts • Coordinated 9 trips, 197 travelers. • We are still waiting for additional rebates from Xcel Maintenance Energy after changing to more energy efficient light • Completed plumbing courtesy inspections in B204 fixtures. and B243. • The 2008 Elevator Controls Modernization of B205, • Repaired sewer line break/backup that flooded four B208, B213 and B214 is complete. Repairs to B221 is units in the NTH. underway. After this year’s elevator upgrades, there • Removed the head plates and completed the yearly will be 12 elevators left to be modernized. preventative maintenance inspection on the boilers in • Replacing the Elevator Car and Hall Station Controls B201, B213, B219 and B242. is complete. • Removed adhesive, inspected and sealed the lanai • The 2008 concrete repairs project is underway. floor of two units in preparation for the owners to in- • The exterior painting of B221, B232, B241 and the CC stall a floor covering on their lanais. is complete. Painting B211 is underway. B203 is the • Cleaned, inspected and repaired the parking decks of last building to be painted this year. all six-story buildings. • The Energy Conservation Study from the contract • Coordinating the repair of the post tension cables engineer about replacing windows and the boilers in damaged by an owner’s contractor while replacing a multi-story buildings has been completed. bathtub. • The Renovation of B217, B221, B224, B231, B234, Paint B235 and B236 parking slabs has begun. • Repaired and painted damaged drywall and ceilings in Community Center 18 units. • Completed the cleaning and regrouting of the indoor Golf pool tile. • Summer aeration and fertilization is complete. • Preparations are underway for the Primary elections • Tree stumps have been removed and the affected to be held on Tuesday, Aug. 12. • Conducted four CC Events: Starlit Ball, 134 dancers; See GM Report…page 26 September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 15 Heather Gardens Properties for Sale 3164 S. Wheeling Way #307 - $110,000 2br/2ba - 1200 sq. ft. Alpha A –Lovely home w/several upgrades which include newer paint & carpet. Wood laminate flr in entry, kitchen & dining area. Newer over stove microwave & bookcase in dining. Glass enclosed lanai w/mtn views. 13952 E. Marina Dr. #306 - $115,000 2br/2ba - 1092 sq. ft. Seville A –Well cared for home ready for move-in. Lovely lanai with quiet location overlooking greenbelt. Cozy living rm opens to 2nd bed/den. Newer appliances in kitchen. In park-like Seville area w/pool & tennis court. 13992 E. Marina Dr. #409 - $122,000 2br/2ba - 1092 sq. ft. Seville A –$15k remodeled kitchen with maple cabs, granite counters, newer appls, slide out drawers, stainless sink w/Grohe faucet, tile backsplash, Pergo floors, & dome light. Seller motivated, make an offer. 14091 E. Marina Dr. #512 - $141,000 3br/2ba - 1380 sq. ft. - Lovely 3 bedroom home, great for guests. Screen enclosed lanai with beautiful views of the wildlife area. Also some golf course and mountain views too. New paint. Cowboy storage locker in parking space. Great value. 13631 E. Marina Dr. #204 - $157,500 2br/2ba - 1560 sq. ft. – Beautiful Somerset F remodeled w/new paint, carpet, vinyl, & blinds. Remodeled cabinets, butcher block, custom light & newer appliances in kitchen. Screened lanai w/Southwest exposure. Cowboy storage locker too. 14091 E. Marina Dr. #205 - $164,900 2br/2ba - 1560 sq. ft. Somerset F – Large unit w/quiet location. Lovely screened lanai w/eastern exposure. Neutral décor throughout. Cowboy storage locker in parking space & 4 air conditioners. Most furniture included too. Great value. 2836 S. Heather Gardens Way #A - $213,000 2br/3ba - 2117 fin. sq. ft. Patio Home – Remodeled home w/quiet location just a short walk to clubhouse. Remodeled kit w/new tile flrs, refinished cabs & newer appls. Fireplace, vaulted ceilings & neutral décor in living rm. Lovely finished bsmt. 13890 E. Marina Dr. #406 - $235,000 3br/3ba - 1876 sq. ft. Seville AB - Beautiful executive unit with a remodeled kitchen, large living room, and formal dining room. 2 screened lanais with views of Seville pond & tennis court. Mountain views too. 3242 S. Heather Gardens Way - $249,000 3br/4ba – 2418 fin. sq. ft. Townhome – Beautiful home w/perfect location on 7th green. Vaulted ceilings w/skylights & gas fireplace. Hardwood flrs, tile counters, tile backsplash & custom light in kit. Fin bsmt w/fam rm, bed & built-in desk. 14390 E. Marina Dr. #607 - $259,900 3br/3ba - 2250 sq. ft. Somerset AK – Light & bright executive. 2 glass enclosed lanais w/mtn & wildlife views. Updated kit w/walk-in pantry & custom light. Lg liv w/wet bar & built-in Curio cab. 2 pkg sps & 2 cowboy storages + 2 storage units.

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16 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 History teacher teaches online classes after retiring to HG A novice teacher in 1967, Bob Sterling’s most im- course from Iraq. portant tools were a clean black board and huge chunk Bob’s field is history; he earned a Ph.D. in Civil War of chalk. Now retired from full time teaching, Bob’s most history in 1974 from Northern Illinois University. History important tool is his computer. Bob, B241, is a long dis- connects a person with the world he lives in on a con- tance, part time history teacher at Joliet Junior College, tinuum of past, present and future. Illinois, and he travels no further than his home office to “We need to understand our roots in order to re- go to class. ally fully appreciate where we are today and how we “You lose some of the spontaneity that comes with got here. I sometimes liken people who don’t know their face to face teaching,” said Bob, “But there are benefits own personal history, or their community history, or their to teaching online. When you teach online, some of the nation’s history, to a person without memory. There is people who were shy about contributing to class lose nothing sadder when some people begin to lose their that shyness. The class isn’t dominated any longer by memory.” one, two or even a handful of students.” Bob teaches U.S. survey history classes. These are Online students interact with their instructor on a general studies of U.S. history from Colonial settlements one-to-one basis. In addition to present day. The Civil they are required to respond to War is the halfway point a discussion board where they between the two courses. answer questions and reply “A survey course per- to other students’ comments. mits you to see trends, They work in groups on proj- look for causation, to talk ects and take timed tests online about the significance of — no time to look up answers in something,” said Bob. For a book. The test and responses example: “What was the disappear at the appointed min- significance of the Great ute. “It’s every bit as rigorous if Depression? How did not more so than the face to that impact future genera- face class, depending on how tions that lived through it?” you set it up,” said Bob. You would not be able to “There is still a little bit of study cause and effect if old-school in me. The mid- you were only studying a term exam and the final exam short period of time. are proctored; they have to go Bob and Jo Ann Sterling on their lanai in B241. Taking the example to the college test- a step further, Bob talked ing center to take about parallels between today’s eco- those two tests.” nomic downturn with that of the Great The college may Depression. In coping with the Depres- set up testing cen- sion, the government set in place a ters across the na- number of agencies that, in one form tion or around the or another, are still in existence today. world. One of Bob’s These Agencies regulate banking and students took the insure deposits up to $100,000, mitigat- ing the severity of the economic crisis. “Downturns in the economy today will still occur but are less severe. Gov- ernment is going to step in and raise or lower the Three pictorial history books interest rate; provide an by Bob Sterling. Opening se- incentive for people to quences for the 1980 movie spend by sending stimu- Blues Brothers were filmed lus checks. Government at Joliet Prison. On the cov- is much more active er of his book Joliet Prisons, and involved in leveling Images in Time, is a picture the economy to prevent of the fortress-esque turret- those sudden and se- ed prison juxtaposed by two vere downturns as well prisoners behind bars. See Sterling…page 26 September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 17 “I love my job and our residents. Nothing gives me greater satisfaction than pleasing them with delicious meals prepared fresh every day.”

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18 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 Dad’s military travel helped launch son’s radio career David Crandall, B222, spent 20 years in the U.S. Air was a cool name, until my family started laughing. That Force. His military career created a vagabond existence name never made it out of the living room.” for his family – his wife May and three sons. Two sons, Rick confessed he did enjoy all the moving around Rick and David, Jr., were born during Dave’s California during his childhood. “In hindsight, I really think it’s re- posting. sponsible for what I do. I love to travel the world, see Rick, who is now station manager and program di- people. I can’t sit still. It drives my wife, Diane, crazy.” rector of KEZW Radio and host of its “Breakfast Show,” When Rick decided to join the Air Force himself, af- says his earliest memory is of spear fishing, at age ter high school, he was assigned to the radio division. six, in the Mediterranean when Dave was stationed in “I spent 15 months in Guam, which was overkill. It’s not Tripoli, Libya. Dave’s third son, Tom, was born in Libya. very big – it only takes 15 minutes to see the island.” Despite Rick’s “snapshot” memories, Dave recalls that Rick was then sent to the Air Force Academy in Col- Libya wasn’t a good place to live or raise a family. “Just orado Springs, where he taught television production. An after we left,” Dave said, “a very young Momar Kadafi AFA instructor, who was an enlisted man, was unusual. came in and kicked us [the U.S.] out.” After leaving the Air Force in 1982, Rick worked in the The family lived AFA athletic department four all over the world and years, and was the radiocast- throughout the U.S. er for AFA football games. “Each assignment was In 1986, Rick joined different,” Dave recalled. KOSI radio in Denver, which Rick remembered, became KEZW. His 22 years “When JFK was killed, with the station have included we watched it on a TV 17 years as host of the KEZW in North Carolina. When Breakfast Club, aired Monday Bobby was killed, we through Friday, 6-10 am. “I were in a motel in Tuc- thought hosting the Breakfast son, Arizona.” Club would be a little one- After a tour in Viet- year job,” Rick admitted. nam, the Crandalls Dave and May Crandall came to Denver, with moved to HG in 2000. Rick’s Dave assigned to Lowry association with the commu- AFB. “I was an instructor nity has included hosting golf at Lowry 1969-72.” tournaments and broadcast- When the Air Force ing The Breakfast Club sev- told Dave he was on his David and Rick Crandall pose for a photo outside of the eral times from Blossoms. way to Korea – alone – HG Community Center. Below: When the KEZW van is For 12 years, Rick has for his next assignment, parked at HG, everyone knows they are going to have presented a “history of radio/ he balked. “My wife said, fun with The Breakfast Club Disk Jockey Rick Crandall, my history in radio” talk to the ‘The kids are in school. now station manager and program director as well. public. Last June, he gave the I’m not moving.’ I left the talk at HG to an appreciative Air Force.” audience, following a picnic in The family settled in Aurora, the pavilion. Dave and May with Dave working for the City of Crandall attended. Ten days Aurora the next 15 years. “I was later, May died, following a a waste water supervisor for long battle with emphysema. the city. In 1973, the population Son Tom is a 22-year of Aurora was 35,000. Now it’s career man with the military, 300,000.” He retired in 1988. now stationed in Colorado While a junior at Central High School, Rick Crandall Springs. Son Dave lives in Texas, and father Dave is found his calling. “I was active in speech and drama in planning a November trip to visit him. high school.” He entered and won a high school radio Dave Crandall has been B222’s AR for five years. announcer competition, and announced to his family he He is a great-grandfather. Future plans include having had decided: he would become a radio announcer. some lessons and taking up golf. “He picked out a stage name,” Dave laughed. “Which Rick Crandall gets in the final dig: “Your golf pro may I never used,” Rick added, “but I have a loving family change his career after teaching him. He might switch to that keeps reminding me.” With prodding, Rick admitted being the swimming instructor.” he intended to call himself Dick Maverick. “I thought that –Mary Hafka

September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 19 Heather Gardens Homes for Sale Alpha E 201.301, 2BR.1BA 940sq.ft. Corner unit w/ Seville A 235.103, 2BR.2BA 1059sq.ft. Absolute gem! cross breezes. Quiet location! Walk to Club $68.5 Views of wildlife and Pikes Peak! Updated! $129.9 Alpha E 202.211, 2BR.1BA 940sq.ft. Steps to Club. Somerset A 219.606, 2BR.2BA 1200 sq.ft. Immaculate Beauty. neutral decor. Encl. Lanai. $79.0 New cabinets, paint Fall in love! Top floor views! $136.5 Alpha A 206.411, 2BR.2BA 1200sq.ft. Corner unit with Somerset A 220.110, 2BR.2BA1200sq.ft. WOW! New cross ventilation. Enclosed Lanai $81.0 cpt/pt/appl.Neut.décor.glass lanai.1st fl. Loc. $134.9 Seville B 233.208,1BR.1BA 780sq.ft. Stack washer/ Somerset A 216.110, 2BR.2BA, 1200sq.ft. Gorgeous dryer, Rented - Great for investor or new owner. $92.0 Remodel.New Kit/Appl/Baths/Crpt/pt.Encl Lanai $137.5 Alpha F 204.208, 2BR.2BA 1550sq.ft. Huge unit for Somerset A 221.110, 2BR/2BA 1200 sq.ft. Carndine price. Super location on golf course. WOW! $97.5 inlay entry.Laminate wood plank.New cabs, crpt $138.5 Somerset K 218.207 2BR.1BA 1050sq. ft. Somerset A 221.409, 2BR.2BA 1200sq.ft. Lovely home Great price, view, condition. New paint. $99.9 with sunny south views. Only $138.9 Alpha A 209.110 2BR.2BA 1200sq. ft. Perfect golf Seville F 232.402, 2BR.2BA 1320sq.ft. South facing, course location. Fresh paint. $99.9 Corian counters, newer appl. and more! $144.5 Seville K 236.512, 2BR.1BA 929sq.ft. Wow! Views Atrium A-3 243.114, 2BR.2BA 1287sq.ft. Pristine ground from Pikes Peak to Longs Peak. Privacy! $105.0 floor unit w/expanded master. Cheery $144.9 Alpha A-dinette 207.203, 2BR.2BA 1200sq.ft. Mtn Somerset J 218.311, 3BR, 2BA, 1400sq.ft. Rare! Some view, vinyl windows, glass lanai. Pergo. Super! $105.0 mtn, golf course views! Great unit! $144.9 Alpha A 201.407, 2BR.2BA 1200sq.ft. Move in ready Seville F 233.602, 2BR.2BA, 1320sq.ft. Full glass lanai. New cpt, paint. Encl. lanai, Golf course view. $109.9 Views of pool. Pikes Peak. New paint $149.5 Somerset K 223.207 2BR.1BA 1050sq.ft. Quiet & se- Atrium A 242.211, 2BR.2BA, 1228sq.ft. Updated Kit. rene corner. Walk-in shower. Great views $109.9 New crpt./paint, Beaut.GC loc.Glass Encl Lanai. $149.9 Somerset K 220.207, 2BR.1BA 1050sq.ft. Quiet corner Somerset C 213.101, 2BR.2BA 1400sq.ft. Cheery, locat. Glass Encl. Neutral décor. Garage $110.0 Bright and open. Updated kitchen. $149.9 Alpha A-dinette 205.403, 2BR.2BA 1200sq.ft. WOW! Somerset F 222.210, 2BR.2BA, 1550sq.ft. Great views Vaulted ceilings, fireplace, GC.view, Mint cond. $113.9 of wildlife area. $5,000 decoration allow $149.9 Seville A, 232.103, 2BR.2BA 1059sq.ft. Lovely unit w/ Somerset C 217.603, 2BR.2BA 1400sq.ft. Open pan- breakfast bar. Clean and neutral. 1st floor. $119.9 oramas of golf crs, mtns, city! Nice home. $157.5 Somerset A 220.106, 2BR.2BA 1200sq.ft. Value! Wash- Somerset F 214.503, 2BR.2BA, 1550sq. ft. with dra- er/dryer, new appliances & new carpet. $124.5 matic golf course views. Great value! only $157.5 Somerset A 220.210, 2BR.2BA 1200sq.ft. Updated kitchen, newer carpet, a/c’s, Also For Rent. $124.9 See ReMax Unlimited/HG Team…page 56 Somerset A 219.304, 2BR.2BA, 1200sq ft. Beauty! Nice carpet & Appl.flrs. Encl lanai $124.9 Somerset A 213.608, 2 BR.2BA.1200sq ft.Turn Key! Newer crpt.New pt.glass encl.lanai. grt views $127.9 Atrium K 241.106, 2BR/1BA, 1077sq.ft. Elegant! Hard- wood floors.Upgrades.On quiet courtyard. $129.5

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September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 21 The Month (August) Congratulations to the Texas Hold ‘em Winners from The Class Subcommittee has decided to add a Sat- Aug. 15: 1st) Bill Rabson, B204; 2nd) Sony Giardina, urday morning fitness class starting in October. To en- B217; 3rd) Sue Chambers. gender interest in classes, the first day of classes will be • • • a “bring a friend event.” After two weeks of practically non-stop coverage • • • of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing by NBC, you may be On Aug. 8-9, the CC was filled with the sights and tired of Olympic news. However, just for the record, here sounds of deals, deals, deals. The HG Community Mar- is the one athlete that resides in Aurora. Kevin Eastler, ket — rechristened this year (formerly the Flea Market) Track & Field, 20 kilometer race walk. He came in 43rd — offered must-have items, genuine antiques (I know at the Olympics after winning the U.S. trials. He’s a U.S. I’ve had it forever), and an opportunity to hawk and swap Air Force Captain, stationed at Buckley AFB. Most of the other Colorado athletes reside in Boul- der, Denver, Ft. Collins or Colorado Springs (living where they train at the U.S. Olympic Center). Two athletes live in Durango. You’ll remember Carmello Anthony in bas- ketball, gold medal wrestler Henry Cejudo and Matt Em- mons in shooting. Emmons has twice been on track to win a gold medal for his shooting expertise while standing, but inexpli- cably on his last shot in Athens and Beijing, has missed his target. He hit the wrong target in 2004; fired the gun too early before it was in position in 2008. His story is enigmatic because he married a fellow shooter Katerina, who competes for the Czech Republic, between the two Olympics. In 2008 Matt did win silver in the 50-meter prone rifle contest; Katerina won gold in 10 meter air rifle contest and silver in the 50-meter rifle three positions. • • • CANDID CONVERSATION SERIES Join us at Heritage Club Aurora for our Candid Conversation Series dealing with important issues in aging. Throughout the month of September you’ll learn all about matters involving Medicare:

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22 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 That Was… knick-knacks and doodads. Jewelry, kitchen wares, fur- 303-752-1112 niture and sporting goods mingled with dancing porce- lain pigs and a fully functional copper still. HG vendors racked up close to $4,000 in sales over the two days. Approximately $150 in sales tax went to All you can Eat Buffets 4–8 pm $6.50 the City of Aurora, and $175 to Arapahoe County. After ** Price does not include tax, tip or beverage advertising and other expenses were paid, the excess funds from renting tables to vendors were paid to the CC. The 2009 HG Community Market will be Aug. 14- Mon 9-1 Labor Day BBQ! $10.95 11-3pm 15. Tues 9-2 Chicken Fried Chicken • • • Roads and Grounds Supervisor Jeff Owens told the Fri 9-5 Roasted Pork Loin Roads and Grounds Committee that some thought was Tues 9-9 Pot Roast being given to xeriscaping the islands on South Heather Gardens Way. The City of Aurora has no plans to do Fri 9-12 Chicken Cordon Bleu anything, but HG could. One possibility is to use cobble- Tues 9-16 Baked Salmon stone. Owens said he would research the project this winter and report back to the committee in the spring. Fri 9-19 Roasted Chicken • • • Several visitors to the Structure Maintenance Com- Tues 9-23 Pork Chops mittee meeting voiced their opinion on the current Tele- Fri 9-26 Fried Catfish & Popcorn Shrimp phone Entry System in the multi-story buildings. Among the complaints: static, electronic latch does not make Tues 9-30 Corn Beef & Cabbage noise, inability to let a guest into the building, guests not reading the directions to using the system and poor Early Bird Specials!!! quality phone equipment. The most popular complaint Wednesday, Thursday, & Saturday 2–5 pm was that it just does not work. This item will be on the agenda for the next meeting of the committee. • • • The Civic Affairs Committee hosted City Council- woman Sue Sandstrom (Ward V), Michael Fulton of Embrey Properties Development and Michael Shelton, attorney. They reviewed preliminary plans for developing 15 acres of land at Southern Crossing, just north of HG. The projected development would have 375 luxury multiple units with access from Iliff and Anaheim Streets, not Yale. Some buildings would be as high as 50 feet. The rezoning process from commercial to multiple- family will begin soon. Construction could start in 18 months, with the first buildings finished about 12 months later. The company is seeking a specific agreement with HG and other adjacent neighborhoods on issues of pri- ority to the company. • • • Say “Hello” to these new neighbors who have moved into their new HG homes during the past six months. These folks attended the Resident Orientation, offered monthly on the 4th Wednesday, and approved having their name published in Heather ’n Yon. Name Condo Judith and George Dexter B216/203 Rosalie Carey B217/213 Barbara Sweeney B218/606 Meriam and Barry Dermer B219/511 303-745-4700 Noreen and Gerald Ruff B235/501 Jim Gillis and Anne Hummel-Gillis CP1/2824A

September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 23 Kool Koncert II Out and About When HG, through the marketing firm Christopherson and Co., was a sponsor at the Kool Koncert on July 22, several residents were on hand to man the booth. Left: T.J. Jividen, B241, and Ann Jamison, CP4, spoke to concert attendees who stopped to get free giveaways (lip balm with HG logo) and register for a drawing. Below: Tim Jamison, CP4, escaped the booth to “capture” concertgoers and answer their questions about HG. Assistant CC Manager Melissa Clifford and Charlotte Jividen, B241, were not photographed in the photos selected for publication.

Kool Koncert photos by Charlotte Jividen, B241.

Below: Summer is a great time for running into neighbors as you get your mail from the mailbox and stopping to share a joke or story. (Of course, it was a surprise to get captured in the act by a photographer for Heather ’n Yon who was trying out a new camera!) CP1 neighbors (from left): Jim Gillis, George Crouter, and Anne Hummel-Gillis. Crouter, who is AR for CP1, welcomes the couple What is a who have just moved into the neighborhood. birthday party without cake and ice cream? Well there was plenty for celebrants at the Quarterly Birthday Party on July 28 as these two women can confirm.

(Photos by Jim Pool, B234.)

24 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 Gardens Flourish

August is definitely a time when gardeners can enjoy the fruits of their lobors: flowers, tomatoes and other vegetables ripen to their best flavor — just in time to harvest and share. Some gardeners in the HG garden plot add statuary and create box tiers to make their gardens more home- like or easier to access.

CC Gets New Color

Below and right: With windows and doors masked, the CC got a new, lighter shade of paint. It closed some access doors for a day or two, but left the building looking bright and refreshed.

September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 25 frey and daughter-in-law, Kristina, live in Denver with Sterling…from page 17 a three-year-old grandson and five-month-old grand- as any sudden and serious upturn like inflation. The daughter. The Sterling’s delight in the grandchildren Federal Reserve will ensure that inflation or economic overmastered their love of Joliet and they moved here in slowdowns don’t get out of hand. That’s one factor that’s August 2007. different today that wasn’t in place back then.” Jo Ann Sterling, Ed.D., resigned her position as pro- In addition to teaching, Bob has authored seven fessor of Education at the University of St. Francis in “then and now” pictorial books about Joliet and Will Joliet to make the move. The University wanted her to County. He served on the Joliet Area Historical Society continue as a long distance teacher but she declined, board and volunteered at the Joliet Area Historical Mu- wanting to be free to spend time with the grandchildren. seum, receiving several awards for his volunteerism. She sold an upright piano back in Joliet and replaced it He has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars from with a baby grand in Aurora. She’d love to play it full out, the private sector for exhibits for the museum, includ- but doesn’t want to disturb her neighbors. ing one about Joliet resident John C. Houlbolt who was, Beyond distance teaching and grandchildren, Bob according to Bob, “The brains behind the Apollo lunar muses, “There still may be a book trying to crawl out of landing in 1969.” The two story multi-media exhibit tells me.” the story of the Apollo mission, the moon landing, and – Dala Giffin Dr. Houbolt’s vision. Visitors have a chance to operate a simulated lunar landing by controlling throttles for de- scent around craters and landing “with a limited amount GM Report…from page 15 of fuel, which is what really happened,” according to areas have been reseeded. Bob. • Herbicides have been applied around the pond When he retired from his faculty position as chair of shores. the Social and Behavioral Sciences Department at Joliet Roads and Grounds Junior College in 2000, he began coordinating the col- • The annual shrub pruning has been completed. lege’s long distance learning program. • Applying herbicides to all rock beds. Bob met his wife Jo Ann at a Christian Youth Cen- ter when they were in high school. Jo Ann, a freshman, Supervisors asked Bob, a senior, to go on a hayrack ride with her. He • Developing the 1st draft of the 2009 Budget laughs, saying he didn’t even get a kiss. They celebrate Employee of the Month: Dawn Moyer, Assistant their 43rd anniversary this month. Their only child Geof- Roads & Grounds Supervisor A Memorial is Subscriptions: To Forever accommodate HG residents and/or owners who wish to receive Heather ’n Yon while away for any period of time, the editors have a subscription policy. Provide us with a forwarding address plus a check for $1.70 (pay- “I wanted the best. able to Heather ’n Yon) for each issue desired. We were together 71 years.

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September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 27 S eptember CALENDAR Mon 1 Labor Day – Management Offices Closed Table Tennis (all day, every day) Loft 6 am–10 pm Men’s Bridge (every Monday) Ceramics Room 12–3 pm Mah Jongg (every Monday) Cozy Corner 12:30–4 pm Ping Pong Singles/Advanced (every Monday) Loft 12:30–5 pm Pinochle - Open (every Monday) Skyline Room 6:30–9:30 pm Cribbage - Open (every Monday) Skyline Room 6:30–9:30 pm Women’s 9-Ball Billiard Tournament (every Monday) Billiards Room 6:45 pm Tue 2 Reader’s Theater (every Tuesday) Art Studio 10–11 am Roundtable Book Review Club Skyline Room 1–3 pm Ping Pong Doubles/Intermediate (every Tuesday) Loft 2–5 pm B215 Happy Hour Blossoms 5 pm Evening Billiard Tournament (every Tuesday) Billiards Room 6:45 pm HG MacUser’s Group Skyline Room 7-8 pm Wed 3 New Trips and Event Registration Library 8 am–Noon HG Ladies Golf Scoring (every Wednesday) Art Studio 9–12:30 pm Mobile Post Office CC Driveway 9:15–9:30 am Parkinson’s Support Group Skyline Room 10 am–noon HG Men’s Golf Club Meeting Cozy Corner noon–2 pm ACBL Duplicate Bridge (every Wednesday) Skyline Room 1–4 pm Low Vision Game Day (every Wednesday) Cozy Corner 2–4:30 pm Men’s Poker (every Wednesday) Card Room 5–9 pm CP1 Happy Hour Blossoms 5 pm Square Dancing Auditorium 7:30–9:30 pm Thu 4 HG Breakfast Optimist Club Blossoms 7:30 am TOPS (every Thursday) Skyline Room 8–9:30 am Frolics Board Meeting Cozy Corner 1-3:30 pm Ping Pong Doubles/Intermediate (every Thursday) Loft 2–5 pm CP4 Cocktails and Dinner Blossoms 5 pm Kiwanis Club (every Thursday) Blossoms 6:30 pm Duplicate Bridge (every Thursday) Skyline Room 6:30 pm Men’s 9-Ball Billiard Tournament (every Thursday) Billiards Room 6:45 pm Women’s Poker Art Studio 7–9 pm Advertised Activities and Seminars Mon, Sept. 1 Bayer Ear Clinic (every Monday), Chat Room, 9 am–noon (see ad, 21) Tue, Sept. 2 Affordable Hearing (every Tuesday), Cozy Corner, 9 am–noon (see ad, 6) Sat, Sept. 6 Open Houses, ReMax Unlimited/HG Team, Cozy Corner 9 am–5:30 pm (see ad, p. 56) Sun, Sept. 7 Cherry Creek Retirement 19th Anniversary, 14555 E. Hampden Ave, 2–4 pm (see ad, p. 33) Tue, Sept. 9 Coffee & Pastries, Denver Commercial Coatings, CC Lobby, 8:30–10:30 am (see ad, p. 13) Tue, Sept. 9 Equipment Safety Check, Care Home Medical, Art Studio, 12:30–3:30 pm (see insert) Sun, Sept. 14 A Boutique for the Soul, B250/#108 and CC, 1–4 pm (see ad, p. 13) Mon, Sept. 15 Candid Conversations, Heritage Club Aurora, 1860 S. Potomac, 2 pm (see ad, p. 22)

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28 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 Fri 5 Ladies First Friday Bridge Auditorium 10:30 am–4 pm HG Ladies Golf League Picnic Picnic Pavilion 10 am–2 pm Mah Jongg (every Friday) Cozy Corner 12:30–4 pm 500 Club (every Friday) Skyline Room 1–4 pm Harmoneers (every Friday) Art Studio 3 pm Men’s Poker (every Friday) Card Room 5–9 pm Tennis Club Picnic Pavilion 5 pm CC Event - Country Line Dance Auditorium 6:30–9 pm Sat 6 B201 Brunch Picnic Pavilion 9 am Ping Pong Doubles/Intermediate (every Saturday) Loft 2–5 pm B208 Picnic Picnic Pavilion 5 pm Mon 8 Art Display changed in the Clubhouse Lobby and Offices Women and Investing Ceramics Room 9:30–11 am CC Event - Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Art Studio 4:30–6:30 pm Tue 9 CC Event - The Happy Brain II Art Studio 10 am VNA Clinic Skyline Room 1–3:30 pm B211 Happy Hour Blossoms 4 pm Wed 10 Low Vision Support Group Skyline Room 11 am Aurora Republican Women Blossoms 11:30 am STH Happy Hour Blossoms 5 pm Thu 11 HG Luncheon Optimist Club Board Meeting Card Room 11 am HG Luncheon Optimist Club Blossoms 11:45 am HG Writers Club Cozy Corner 1:30–3:30 pm Men’s Poker Card Room 5–10 pm Fri 12 Meet the HGA Board Candidates Auditorium 1 pm Sat 13 CC Event - New Resident Social Picnic Pavilion 4–6 pm Sun 14 Beginning Duplicate Bridge Skyline Room 1–4 pm Mon 15 P.E.O. Meeting Skyline Room 9:30 am Mobile Post Office CC Driveway 12:30–1:15 pm VNA Clinic Skyline Room 1–3:30 pm Tue 16 AARP Safe Driving Class Art Studio 1:30–5:30 pm CC Event - Crimes Against Older Adults Auditorium 11 am HG Democrats Blossoms 6:30 pm Wed 17 HG Stamp Club Cozy Corner 9–11 am AARP Safe Driving Class Art Studio 1:30–5:30 pm Square Dancing Auditorium 7:30–9:30 pm Thu 18 HG Breakfast Optimist Club Blossoms 7:30 am HG Republican Club Skyline Room 2 pm CP4 Liverpool Rummy Skyline Room 6:30 pm Women’s Poker Art Studio 7–9 pm Sat 20 50 and Who’s Counting Art Studio 6–9 pm Women and Wine Club Skyline Room 6–10 pm CC Event - Shirley Yook and Perfect Harmony Auditorium 7–10 pm

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September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 29 September CALENDAR, Cont. Mon 22 Order of Eastern Star Blossoms 11:30 am Low Vision Support Group Skyline Room 1:30 pm Tue 23 VNA Clinic Skyline Room 1–3:30 pm CC Event - Travel Series – Bhutan Art Studio 10 am Wed 24 Resident Orientation HGA Board Room 10 am NTH Happy Hour Blossoms 5:30 pm CC Event - Golden Eagle Concert Band Auditorium 7 pm Thu 25 High 12 Club Blossoms Noon HG Luncheon Optimist Club Blossoms 11:45 am HG Writers Club Cozy Corner 1:30–3:30 pm Men’s Poker Card Room 5–10 pm Sat 27 Society of Military Widows, Columbine Chapter #22 Blossoms 11 am Sun 28 CC Event - Progressive Dinner Various CC Rooms 4:30–7:30 pm Mon 29 CC Event - Cuba Past, Present, Future Auditorium 11 am Tue 30 CC Event - Federal Courts Art Studio 10 am Bible Study (Interdenominational), Wednesday 7:45–8:45 am Heather ‘n Yon Deadline - 9/15 We do a probing of the Scriptures with an eye to practical applications for everyday living. It is a great mid-week boost. Women meet in the Skyline Room; men in the Art Studio. • Monthly Meetings • Informal carpooling follows for breakfast “out.” For more information, call Marland or Daisy Hoeme, 303- Boards & Committees 752-2312. Communication/Pub – 9:30 am Tue, Sept 2 Golf – 1 pm Tue, Sept 2 Catholic Mass - Saturday, 1 pm, Auditorium. All HG residents are welcome. Civic Affairs – 10 am Thu, Sept 4 Budget & Finance – 10 am Mon, Sept 8 Chapel (Interdenominational Church Service) - 11 am, Sunday, Foundation – 3 pm Mon, Sept 8 Auditorium. HGA Board – 1 pm Tue, Sept 9 Pastor: Rev. Paul V. Miller, 303-680-1048. Bible Study - Sunday, 10 am, Library-Sarah Miller, leader. HGMD Board – 1 pm Thu, Sept 11 Coffee Time - 3rd Sunday, prior to the chapel service. Restaurant – 2 pm Mon, Sept 15 ACC – 10 am Thu, Sept 18 Community Center – 10 am Mon, Sept 22 Roads & Grounds – 10 am Tue, Sept 30 FYI Structure Maint – 1 pm Tue, Sept 30 Arts & Crafts Fair flu shots cost $25. Kaiser members should go to The autumn fair is Friday and Saturday, Oct. 24-25, this year. a Kaiser facility. If you had a table in either last spring’s or last fall’s fair, you will Pneumonia shots also available for $40. automatically receive an application. Medicare will pay if it is your first pneumonia Flu Shots shot. HMOs will not pay for these. Anyone over It’s time again — Monday, Oct. 6, 9 am–noon and 1–4 pm. the age of 65 is urged to get this shot if you have VNA has lots of shots for everyone. Come anytime between those not had one previously. Anyone with pulmonary hours and avoid long lines. You will need to bring your Medicare- problems, at any age, is urged to get a pneumo- B card and supplemental insurance card. Additional information nia shot. will be posted on other insurance companies. Without insurance, See FYI…page 31 VNA Senior Wellness Clinics Schedule: Effective Sept. 1: Price is $23 for toenail cutting Monday, Sept. 1, Labor Day –No Clinic (blood pressure included). Fingernail clipping, $10; Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1-3:30 pm, Skyline Room, blood pressure only, $3; glucose test, $5. If you fail to Barbara McShane, 303-743-8267 cancel an appointment, charges are $5. Call for infor- Monday, Sept. 15, 1-3:30 pm, Skyline Room, mation on other services. Gener Woods, 303-755-8524 Please respect the importance of your appoint- Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1–3:30 pm, Skyline Room, ment as you do your doctor’s appointments. Have Trudy Schneider, 303-755-2683 exact cash amount or checks, made out to “VNA.”

30 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 To my knowledge, we are the Heather ’n Yon only two from HG (so far) to be cho- On behalf of my late husband sen for this rewarding, wonderful and who served during the Korean War, Letters emotional trip. However, I do know Captain James V. Creegan, Marine Heather ’n Yon a few others in HG who have been Corps, my three brothers — Army I have an interesting and heart- contacted recently. I can truthfully Officer Ken Witthar (who served in warming story about a new unselfish say this will remain in my mind and Vietnam), and Air Force Officers nonprofit organization here in Colo- heart forever. I pray that all WW2 Lawrence Witthar and Patrick Wit- rado, based in the Denver metro vets will get this same opportunity thar — and my niece, 2nd Lieutenant area. It’s called “Rocky Mountain and honor. Rebecca Durbin of the First Battal- Honor Flight.” Its main purpose is to A concerned young man with a ion in the First Brigade now serving get WW2 veterans to Washington, dream, Jay McMaster, who felt that in Iraq, I want to honor them. D.C. to see their monument while such a venture was needed, start- I think many were pleased no they are still able to enjoy it. I might ed Rocky Mountain Honor Flight in one at the HGA Board meeting [in add it is done at no expense to the Colorado. Lee White is director of July] was unpatriotic. However, could veteran. operations. These two men deserve there have been a discussion of This is of personal interest to me much respect, thanks and financial what HGA might do that would honor because my neighbor John McNair support to keep future trips for re- these service men and women who and I just returned from such a trip maining WW2 veterans. are giving their lives this moment to on July 11–13, which consisted of 25 The organization depends on preserve the quality of life that we WW2 vets. This was only the third donations from individuals, busi- experience, at HG for example? trip of its kind from Colorado. nesses and corporations to make Having nixed the military tribute Heather ’n Yon welcomes let- this dream come true. For further display in the CC, HG could purchase ters concerned with community information about this worthy cause, a bench and place it along the golf issues. Letters must be signed, please contact: course in loving tribute to the family dated and include the writer’s ad- Jay McMaster members of HG residents now serv- dress and phone number. Letters P.O. Box 440864 ing in Iraq and Afghanistan? On the may be edited for clarity. The HGA Aurora, CO 80044 bench, a plaque could say: Board requires that letters longer 720-290-3499 “In honor of those who have than 300 words be returned to the www.rockyhonorflight.org served and are serving in Afghani- writer to shorten if editing cannot [email protected] stan or Iraq. May they have our for- do it. Letters will not be run from I hope this is of interest to oth- ever gratitude.” the same individual in successive ers. Thank you, a grateful veteran. Those who walk the course months. Writers may publish only could rest and reflect about these 4 letters per year. Walt O’Connell heroic men and women as they think B217 See Letters…page 32 Denver Regional Council of am–4 pm Saturday, Sept. 13, 13645 FYI…from page 30 Government E. Ellsworth Ave. Volunteers will re- Did you know that two-thirds of ceive lunch and do not need to wait Cherry Creek Schools people in nursing homes receive in line to drop off chemicals. Volun- Congressional Medal of Honor only ONE visit a year from family or teer shifts are 8 am–1 pm and 11:15 Ceremony and Reception, 9 am– friends? Would you like to make a dif- am–4:15 pm. noon Thursday Sept. 18 at Prairie ference in someone’s life? Become To volunteer, visit aurorawater. Middle School. (Bus transportation a volunteer for the DRCOG. All you org and click on Events or call 303- provided.) need is a willingness to get involved. 739-7372. Veterans living at Heather Gar- We will provide all the training and Colorado Center for the dens are invited to a presentation support. Volunteers are currently and reception with a Congressional Blind needed in all metro counties. Next The Colorado Center for the Blind Medal of Honor recipient. Please training dates are Oct. 2, 9, and 16. (CCB) and the National Federation call Prairie Middle School at 720- Please call Nancy Ferrier or email of the Blind of Colorado (NFBC) help 747-3060 by Sept. 12 to RSVP for [email protected], the DRCOG seniors with vision loss to continue this important event. Volunteer Coordinator, 303-480- living independent lives. On Friday, Cherry Creek Schools Commu- 5638 for more information. You may Oct. 3, the CCB and NFBC will host nity eNewsletter: Get breaking news also see our posting on Volunteer- our Fourth Annual Possibilities Fair and important information about Match.org or at drocog.org for Seniors and Others who are Los- Cherry Creek Schools by subscrib- ing Vision at the Denver DoubleTree ing to our Community eNewsletter. 2008 Household Chemical Hotel, 3203 Quebec St., Denver. Just go to our Web site, www.cher- Roundup Seniors will have a more hands- rycreekschools.org, and click on Help promote clean water by on understanding of alternative and eNewsletter! volunteering at the Household Chemical Roundup. This pollution- low vision techniques for indepen- Check out HG’s website: www. prevention event will take place 9 heathergardens.org See FYI…page 41 September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 31 it is still for sale. When the realtor I never had that problem until we Letters…from page 31 shows a prospective buyer this con- moved to HG. Is a tree worth more do, the buyer has a natural tendency than human health and a restful about the many lessons of life. to look out the windows to see what night? Of course not. This tree must No problem then about adding views are available. He’s heard we go! or removing names from a plaque. have deer, coyotes and foxes. Can We had to have the branches As for setting a precedent, I don’t he see them? trimmed from inside my bedroom. believe there is any other cause Can he see the beautiful ev- The experienced pro who did the greater than to honor those who are ergreens, the pond, the waterfall, trimming said that the tree should protecting our freedoms. Wasn’t it the tennis court and the swimming never have been planted closer than our Lord who said, “No greater love pool? Heck no! All he sees is a tree 20–30 feet from the building. He a man has than to lay down his life so close it may be touching the win- further added that it should be re- for his friend?” dows. moved. Why not show your desire to So he asks, why should I be pay- Get rid of these trees! Make our honor our troops for the job they are ing for these windows? Every buyer advertising worth its cost. doing? It may be the least HGA can is turned off. Ken Eime do, but it would be good as we re- If that tree had been there when B234 flect on life. we bought this condo, we would not Semper Fi, Captain James V. have bought it. I worry that if we are Heather ’n Yon Creegan! Your loving wife, Kath. forced to move to an extended care We would like to thank the Kathryn Creegan nursing home, we might have diffi- many contributors for the successful B205 culty selling our HG condo. Breakfast Optimist Club Ice Cream On windy nights, branches bang Social that was held on July 11. Heather ’n Yon Top of the list are the sponsors Jamming trees against buildings against my bedroom window, rob- bing me of sleep. of the sweepstakes for their gen- is counter-productive to attracting erous donations. The manager of buyers. With these trees, homes are Millions of people have allergies. 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32 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 sweepstakes. The Road Show pre- Heather ’n Yon Annie Tucker. The men will meet at sented their fine performance at a My congratulations to the mem- the Village Inn, hosted by Keith Bow- discounted fee. bers of the committee to change the ers. Everyone enjoys the monthly We do apologize for not an- bylaws and the HGA Board! I knew gathering. ticipating an overflow audience that they could, if they so chose, amend In December, we will have a spe- caused closing the doors to comply the HOPA provision to state clearly cial event for both men and women with fire codes in the Auditorium. We what the intent of HGA is in this re- together. hope to schedule better next year. gard. Together with the information Sharon Kerr We raise funds at this social to in General Keith Schmaus’ article on B234 donate to Youth Groups in our com- this subject in a previous edition of munity. In June, we sent $500 to Heather ’n Yon, all HGA members HG residents salute these ser- three youth organizations for sum- should have no trouble understand- vicemen and women who are mer camp. The donations went to ing and being able to explain this stationed in Afghanistan and the Boys and Girls Club of Aurora, policy. Iraq. Be safe! Be well! The Children’s Hospital Burn Center This should go a long way toward • Brian D. Fike, Army, son of and Adams Camp. The almost $900 HGA being able (minimally)WITH to suc- SODavid and MANY Rita Fike, B219 CHOICES, profit from the Ice Cream Social will cessfully defend against any future • Randy Humphrey, Army, be used for future contributions to claim of “Familial Discrimination.” nephew of Carl and Sue similar organizations. SteveWHY Stephens WOULDChambers, B209 YOU CHOOSE We extend our sincere thanks to B215 {Editor’s Note: Quarterly, Heather the HG residents that supported our Heather ’n Yon ’n Yon will publish the names of efforts. On July 17, the HG Deaf/Hard of servicemembers who are currently Dorothea Urban, B208 Hearing Women’s Lunch, hosted by serving in these two countries and Rita Wells, B216 Janis Bowers, was held at Breakfast have relatives who are HG resi- Inn. We all enjoyed theTO gathering dents.PAY In July, 11 servicemembers TAXES? Monday, Sept. 1 and good food to eat. were acknowledged. You may no- The men in the group ate at tify HeatherTax-Free ’n Yon Municipal(see page 3)Bonds or Rosie’s Diner on the same day, host- Lucky Highfill, 303-695-0773, to ed and organized by Ronald Nester. have someone you love identified This month, the women will eat here.} at Sam’s #3 on Aug. 14, hosted by * 3.13% TO 4.72%, CHERRY CREEK WITH SO MANY CHOICES * Yield effective 06/11/08, subject to availability. Yield and market value may fluctuate if sold RETIREMENT VILLAGE priorWHY to maturity WOULD and the amount YOU you receiveCHOOSE from the sale of these securities may be less than, equal to, or more than the amount originally invested. Bond values may decline in a rising CORDIALLY INVITES YOU interestTO rate PAYenvironment. AnyTAXES? bond called prior to maturity results in reinvestment risk for the TO owner of the bond. May be subject to alternative minimum tax. Municipal bonds may have CELEBRATE OUR original issue discount.Tax-Free Municipal Bonds * Some3.00% of the available issues To of bonds 4.72% are callable. Contact your local Edward Jones financial 19TH ANNIVERSARY advisor3.13% for more information TO about 4.72% maturity dates and applicable call provisions. * Yield effective 06/11/08,8/13/08 subject to availability. Yield and market value may fluctuate if sold ON SUNDAY prior to maturity and the amount you receive from the sale of these securities may be less than, equal to, or more than the amount originally invested. Bond values may decline in a rising SEPT. 7 interest rate environment. Any bond called prior to maturity results in reinvestment risk for the owner of the bond. May be subject to alternative minimum tax. Municipal bonds may have 2–4 pm Tooriginal invest issue discount. in tax-free bonds, call or visit your local Some of the available issues of bonds are callable. Contact your local Edward Jones financial financialadvisor for more information advisor about maturity dates today. and applicable call provisions. ENTERTAINMENT BY Just the Two of Us To invest in tax-freeEv Sequeira bonds, call or visit your local financial advisorFinancial today. Advisor . REFRESHMENTS WILL BE SERVED Ev Sequeira Financial13801 Advisor E Yale Avenue Ste 113 . 13801 Aurora,E Yale Avenue CO Ste 11380014 14555 E. Hampden Ave. Aurora, CO 80014 303-751-1841303-751-1841 Aurora, CO 80014 To invest in tax-free www.edwardjones.comwww.edwardjones.comMember SIPC Member SIPC 303-693-0200 bonds, call or visit your local financial advisor today.

September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 33 in Blossoms. Guests and visitors are always welcome. If you have an Clubs and Organizations interest in our club, please contact Rich Richardson CP3, 303-368- Men’s Bridge Club Country Place 1 5747. You will be his dinner guest This group meets every Monday, Happy Hour will be 5 pm for your first meeting. noon-3 pm, Ceramics Room. Call Wednesday, Sept. 3, in Blossoms. Duane Gilbert, 303-752-2953. Thursday Duplicate Bridge HG Breakfast Optimist Club HG ACBL Duplicate Bridge Mah Jongg Club Sept. 4: “World Change Starts Club has added a night game to its We meet every Monday and With Educated Children.” This in- schedule each Thursday, 6:30 pm, in Friday, Cozy Corner, 12:30–4 pm. teresting and thoughtful topic will be the Community Center. No partner! You must have the latest Mah Jongg presented by Jim Abbey. Come early and we will find a part- League card. We play for a maxi- Sept. 18: The topic will be, ner for you. Information: Jan Black, mum of $3 — bring your quarters. “Dad, Why Didn’t You Tell Me These 303-751-9177. All HG Mah Jongg players wel- Things!” This fun program is pre- come. For information, call Lorraine sented by Steve Chase. Ladies First Friday Bridge Solomon, 303-696-8771, or Agnes A short biography of a member: We meet 10:30 am–4 pm, Skillman, 303-755-8209. Rita Wells, B219, has served on the Friday, Sept. 5, in the Auditorium. Civic Affairs and Roads and Grounds Anyone interested in being a substi- Roundtable Book Review Club tute player may add her name to the Suite Française by Irene Committees. For eight years, she has been an HGMD board director, list: call Juanita Campbell, 303-750- Nemirovsky is a story of life and 3793. death in occupied France during serving two years as secretary and WW2. Tell what you like or dislike one as president. She chairs the Women and Investing about the book; your opinions count. HGMD Foundation Committee. Our next meeting will be 9:30 am Discussion will be at 1 pm, Tuesday, Rita joined the Optimist Club on Monday, Sept. 8 (second Monday Sept. 2, in the Skyline Room. Oct. 5, 2000. She has been a greeter because of Labor Day), in the Upcoming books and discus- at the Pancake Breakfasts, co-chair Ceramics Room. Meetings for the sions will be: of the December food drives and rest of 2008 will be on Monday, Oct. Oct. 7: The Island by Victoria co-chair for the Ice Cream Socials. 6 and Monday, Nov. 3. (No meeting Hislop She’s been a judge at the local in December.) -Joan Layburn, 303- Nov. 4: Out Stealing Horses by Oratorical Contest. She also was 690-3839 Ped Peterson. program chair for five years. B211 Dec. 2: One Thousand White TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly Our monthly Happy Hour will be 4 Women by Jim Fergus. The gentlemen and ladies of pm Tuesday, Sept. 9, in Blossoms. We meet the first Tuesday of this fun HG group invite you to visit Aurora Republican Women each month. For information, call our meeting on Thursday mornings, Summer is about over, and it’s Joan Miller, 303-369-8450, or Ruth 8–9:30 am in the Skyline Room. You time to start up our club meetings. Cunningham, 303-755-2171. will find that this support group (no The September meeting of the B215 diets needed!) could help you shed Aurora Republican Women will be Our Happy Hour will be 5 pm some of that unwanted weight, thus 11:30 am Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Tuesday, Sept. 2, in Blossoms. reducing health risks. Blossoms. Lunch served promptly at Each meeting includes an infor- noon. Cost is $14. HG MacUsers’ Group mative program on health, nutrition, We will meet 7 pm Tuesday, The speaker, we hope, will exercise, and occasional cooking be Mike Coffman, candidate for Sept. 2, in the Skyline Room. All demonstrations. Mac users welcome! Congressional House District 6. He Establish a goal weight. When has a busy schedule, as you can un- Parkinson Support Group you’ve reached it, KOPS (Keeping derstand, but if all goes well, he will (Patients and Caregivers) Off Pounds Sensibly) helps you be with us. Come and bring a friend, Our first-Wednesday-of-each- maintain the new reduced weight. neighbor or a husband. Reservations month meetings resume on Sept. 3, The welcoming atmosphere of this required, please. Call Alice Wilson, at 10 am in the Skyline Room. Dr. group helps keep weight loss an en- 303-337-0754, to make or cancel a Kiwi Pram, neurologist, will be our joyable experience. reservation. speaker and answer your Parkinson We’d be pleased to have you join Disease or medication questions. us, so how about it? –Dave Ross South Townhomes Our monthly Happy Hour will Don’t miss this informative session. Country Place 4 Patients, caregivers and guests wel- be 5 pm Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Our monthly CP4 Happy Hour Blossoms. come. Refreshments served. For will be 5 pm Thursday, Sept. 4, in further questions or information, call Blossoms. HG Luncheon Optimist Club Gail or Dennis Fodness, 720-281- Our first meeting in September 7997 or 7998. Kiwanis Club will be on Thursday, Sept. 11. Our The Kiwanis Club of Aurora speaker will be Janice Gaede, meets each Thursday at 6:30 pm, Colorado Boys Ranch Youth 34 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 Connection. This will be an informa- Udall campaign will be our speaker. trimmings. The cost is $13 per per- tive talk. Please feel free to join us at Buffet at 5:30 pm. Information: Tom son, which might be subsidized by 11:45 am, Blossoms Restaurant. Fitzgerald, 303-338-4360. the chapter, depending on funds On Sept. 25, Optimist Lt. Gov. HG Stamp Club availability. Reservations are due Karl Geil will install the new club offi- The HG Stamp Club meets the by Sept. 17. Call Betty Lucero, 720- cers for the Optimist year beginning third Wednesday of each month in 733-1497. Oct. 1. the Cozy Corner at 9 am. All resi- Nov. 3 is our next meeting. For more information please call dents are welcome to attend and/or NARFE is an organization for re- Iris at 303-696-6833 or Ray 303- join the club. – Floyd Frederick tired and current Federal Employees, 696-6769. which meets the second Monday of Country Place 3 Columbine Belles Social Club Feb., April, June, Sept., Nov., and Our social will be Wednesday, Dec. If you are an active or retired We meet the second Thursday Sept. 17. Details TBA. of each month, September–May, in federal employee or spouse, join Blossoms. Social hour is at 11:30 Frolics Club NARFE and protect your Contract am, with lunch at noon. A program Hope you all had a wonderful, with America. For membership infor- follows lunch. relaxed summer, and now are ready mation: Dave Turner, 720-733-1497, Objectives are to promote good to get to work on the 2009 show. The or Buell Shaffer, 303-755-5546 will, friendship and community ser- “theme team” has been working, and (email: [email protected]). vice. Interested ladies, contact Patt has come up with a theme, which Visually Impaired Support Group Wall, 303-690-5046; Ellen Baird, you will hear more about soon. Regular meeting: 1:30 pm 303-755-3967; or Marion Jordan, Remember the general meeting Monday, Sept. 22, Skyline Room. 303-751-8007. is 5 pm Friday, Sept. 19, registration This meeting is open to all HG ($5) and social hour, regular buffet HG Writers Club residents and interested relatives. dinner at 6 pm. General meeting at Newcomers are always welcome. Want to write? Like to write? 7 pm. You must be registered for Enjoy talking things over with kin- For information, 303-745-5524. – membership in 2009, to be able to Don Hemenway dred souls? Check out the HG vote for the new slate of officers for Writers Club. We meet at 1:30 pm the board of directors. High Twelve Club on the second and fourth Thursdays We are looking forward to get- We meet at noon on the fourth of each month in the Cozy Corner. ting underway for the new year. Wednesday of each month, Sept.– For information, call Charles Pierce, Please remember there are many May, in Blossoms. This association 303-750-7654. positions needed besides perform- of Master Masons and spouses B250 ers. See you at the general meeting. gather for Masonic fellowship. We Join us for our monthly get-to- –Marj Dow meet for lunch and a civic program. All Master Masons (and spouses) gether (every second Thursday) at 50 & Who’s Counting 5 pm, in Blossoms. We’ll see you are invited. For more information, The September get-together call Bill Rapp, 303-632-4515. Sept. 11. –Frances King will be 6 pm Saturday, Sept. 20, in Windsor Gardens Symphony the Art Studio. Bunco will be played. North Townhomes Guild Cost is $5 for paid members and Our regular happy hour is 5:30 The Colorado Symphony Guild, $10 for new members. Bring a dish pm Wednesday, Sept. 24, in the Windsor Gardens Unit, will meet for a potluck dinner and your own Chat Room. at 10 am Friday, Sept. 12, in the beverage. Paper products will be Society of Military Widows, Centerpoint, 597 S. Clinton. After furnished. Any questions, call Linn Columbine Chapter #22 light refreshments and a short busi- Maestas, 303-750-9618, or email: This great group of women ness meeting, violinist Karla Powers, [email protected]. whose deceased husbands retired of the Colorado Springs Symphony Order of Eastern Star from the military or who, themselves, Orchestra, will entertain. There is no Some of us are meeting for belong to the National Association charge, and guests are always wel- lunch on the fourth Monday of each of Uniformed Services (NAUS) come. For questions, contact Minnie month, 11:30 am, in Blossoms. We and have a current ID card, meets Perry, 303-340-3949. invite all who are members of OES the fourth Saturday of each month, HG PEO Group to join us. In order to know how September–May, in Blossoms. We will meet at 9:30 am Monday, many reservations to make, please Social time begins at 11 am, lunch Sept. 15, in the Skyline Room. Coffee call Betty Duncan, B219, if you plan at 11:45. After lunch, an outstanding and social time will be followed by a to attend: 303-368-8725. program is presented, then a busi- program and business meeting. All ness meeting. NARFE We function under the NAUS HG PEOs are welcome. Guests wel- NARFE Chapter 1769 will meet come too. umbrella, assisting when military-re- on Monday, Sept. 22, for our an- lated legislation is being considered. HG Democratic Club nual BBQ at Blossoms, 11:30 am. We also do community philanthropy. Our monthly meeting will be Please note the date change, due You might like us! 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September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 37 busy months with great weather on tournament days. The “Rally for Sports and Recreation the Cure” was successful, raising $1,090. JoAnn Sterling won Closest 500 Club Juanita Bohnstedt, 720-747-9603 to Hole on #8. Thanks again to Rich If you like to play cards, join our Judy Brehmer, 303-369-6258 Richardson on #8. guys and gals on Friday afternoons, Sharon Ryan, 303-963-5556 The club championships, held in 12:45 pm in the Skyline Room. No John Hamm, 1-480-277-4505 August, will post the winners’ on the advance sign up is required. Ron Cochran, 303-974-5407 bulletin board and in October’s is- Not sure of the rules of the Cribbage sue of Heather ’n Yon. Please watch game? Our regulars will guide you Cribbage is 7 pm Monday nights, the bulletin board to sign-up for the along. One session is all you’ll need. in the Skyline Room. All players are Awards Luncheon on Oct. 1. No partner needed — we mix and welcome. For information, contact Sept. 24 is the next board meet- match. Information: Ruthe Mullen, Margie Green, 303-743-8613. ing at 1:15 pm in the Board Room. 303-671-5776, or Ethel Plotkin, 303- All members are welcome 696-7646. Tennis The Tennis Club will finish the July and August results: HG Bowling season with a three-day tournament One Hole to Par, July 16 The HG “55” Bowling League event featuring women’s doubles, Flight A started Aug. 24. The league still mixed doubles and men’s doubles. 1st: Barbara McShane needs regular bowlers. We will have our annual picnic 5 pm 2nd: Jody Deisch Bowling is 9:20 am Thursdays, Friday, Sept. 5, in the Picnic Pavilion. 3rd: Jane Renkel at Brunswick on Peoria St. It’s a Winners of the tournaments will be Flight B good winter sport, and a fun league. awarded prizes at that time. New of- 1st: Lil Pickrel, Georgia Ptacek Anyone interested in being a bowler ficers will be announced. We enjoyed 2nd: JoAnn Sterling, Jane Strand or a sub, please call Marvin Adams, our new tennis courts this year! 3rd: Juanita Campbell, Margaret 303-337-4328, or Darlene Brown, Questions? Call Judy Brehmer, Morton 303-696-0800. 303-369-6258, or Frank Brown, 303- Flight C If someone needs a sub, call: 696-0800. 1st: Ilene Bamford Charles & Karola Hayweiser, 2nd: Jeanne Shults 303-745-7054 Divot Divas (Ladies Golf Club) 3rd: Mary Lou Corliss, Mary Ray Lamb, 720-748-9267 July and August have been Mead, Irmie Staley

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38 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 Flight D 2nd: Mary Lou Corliss 3rd: Ann Dhority and 1st: Arlene Aldrich 3rd: Dorothy Davis, Irmie Staley Chuck Finder 2nd: Jeanette Eynouf Flight D Aug. 12 3rd: Sue Butler, Peggy Rodell 1st: Ginger Anderson, Carol Mason 1st: Judy Brehmer and Rally for the Cure/Low Net, July 23 2nd: Pat Eakin Chuck Finder Flight A 3rd: Jeannie Baade 2nd: Morey Langert and 1st: Elaine Aarons, Rita Beatty, Tee to Green, Aug. 13 Hi Reynolds Dee Moore Flight A 3rd: Joselyn Bucholz and 2nd: Donna Anderson, Nancy 1st: Jane Renkel Lucky Highfill Bonniwell, Judy Brehmer 2nd: Carol Golden Women’s 9-Ball 3rd: Jody Deisch, Carol Golden, 3rd: JoAnn Fitch, Silvia Vangorp July 21 Barbara McShane Flight B 1st: Judy Brehmer Flight B 1st: Eleanor Sobol 2nd: Vera Garrett 1st: JoAnn Sterling 2nd: Shirley Leff 3rd: Bunny Ambrose 2nd: Eleanor Sobol 3rd: Lil Pickrel July 28 3rd: Helen Cheatham Flight C 1st: Dee Moore Flight C 1st: Mary Lou Corliss 2nd: Joselyn Bucholz 1st: Jackie Hailey 2nd: Marilyn Cornell 3rd: Virginia Faubel 2nd: Ilene Bamford, Irmie Staley, 3rd: Mary Kaye Carlson Aug. 4 Jeanne Shults Flight D 1st: Dee Moore 3rd: Jeanne Baade, Dorothy 1st: Pat Eakin 2nd: Virginia Faubel Davis 2nd: Carol Mason 3rd: Joselyn Bucholz Flight D 3rd: Mary Mead Aug. 11 1st: Mary Kaye Carlson – Carol Mason 1st: Dee Moore 2nd: Arlene Aldrich Ping Pong 2nd: Virginia Faubel 3rd: Winnie Jennings If you are interested in exer- Men’s 9-Ball S & T Holes, July 30 cise and good, clean fun, come July 17 Flight A join the Ping Pong Club @ Heather 1st: Hi Reynolds 1st: Karen Showell Gardens in playing table tennis. We 2nd: Gail Gibson 2nd: Dee Moore play an advanced level of singles July 24 3rd: Barbara McShane, Linda every Monday, 12:30–5 pm; and 1st: Tom Parko French an intermediate level of mixed dou- 2nd: Steve Wolther Flight B bles on Tuesdays, Thursdays and July 31 1st: Juanita Campbell, JoAnn Saturdays, 2–5 pm. 1st: Al Craig Sterling, Margaret Morton Walk-ins are always welcome! 2nd: Chulsoo Choi 2nd: Eleanor Sobol, Jane Strand If you would like additional informa- Aug. 7 3rd: Donna Osterberg tion on our Club, contact Dee Moore, 1st: Glenn Chafee Flight C 303-755-7716. 2nd: Chuck Finder 1st: Mary Lou Corliss Aug. 14 2nd: Ilene Bamford Billiard Club 1st: Gail Gibson 3rd: Dorothy Davis We have several new members 2nd: Chuck Finder Flight D recently. All pool players are wel- Sign up for all evening games is 1st: Carol Mason come. Membership dues are only $5 6:30–6:45 pm. 2nd: Ginger Anderson, Georgiana per year. Entry fee for Tuesday night Crouter, Betty Whitmore games is $1 — all money taken in Pickleball: Saturday, Sept. 10, 3rd: Pat Eakin, Cynthia Gibas, on game night is paid out the same 10 am, HG Tennis Courts Linda Davis night in prizes to winners. Pickleball — a funny name Low Net, Aug. 6 8-Ball Winners July 15 for a GREAT game!!! Pickleball is Flight A 1st: Gladys Leher and Hi a cross between tennis and ping 1st: Carol Golden Reynolds pong, played on a hard surface 2nd: Connie Burns, Lynn 2nd: Morey Langert and Berle De about the size of a badminton court. Donaldson, Linda French, Bord It is much less strenuous than ten- Kathy Shields 3rd: Dee Moore and Jack Meter nis and can be played at any age. 3rd: Donna Anderson, Virginia July 22 (What a great activity to play with DiGuiseppi, Dee Moore 1st: Gladys Leher and Jim Huter your grandchildren!) Flight B 2nd: Berle De Bord and An active group of pickleball 1st: Sophie Fontaine, Beth Chuck Finder enthusiasts from Goodson Recre- Perlmeter 3rd: Bunny and Hi Reynolds ation Center will demonstrate the 2nd: Helen Cheatham Aug. 5 game and give you a chance to 3rd: Jane Strand 1st: Gladys Leher and play. Cost is free, but you must call Flight C Gil Lochhead Annie, 720-974-6932, prior to Sept. 1st: Jane Wiese 2nd: Goldia Bowlin and 9 to express your interest. Hi Reynolds September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 39 Do you know someone who is facing the high cost of long-term care? They don't have to lose everything! Learn ways to save an estate for the spouse at home and to pass on a legacy to children. Advance planning pays off! Call Paul Mitchell, Certified Elder Law Attorney, 303-338-9800, offices at South Wheeling St. and East Marina Drive. See his web page: www.elderlawexperts.com

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40 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 Employee Recognition scaping she oversees. She always Employee of the Month displays a profes- Since Dawn Moyer has been employed with the sional and posi- HG Roads and Grounds Department, she has repeat- tive attitude, works edly demonstrated performance abilities that far exceed well with her co- HG’s expectations. workers and other Moyer is well versed in many of the difficult tasks departments and that she deals with on a daily basis. She is a self-starter maintains a good and a great motivator of the crew she supervises. Moyer rapport with the has initiated and completed many projects that have residents. greatly improved the landscaping in HG. This is evident For these rea- by the many compliments received on a regular basis sons, Dawn Moyer about her. is named Employee A CP1 resident recently wrote that “after watching of the Month for and interacting with Dawn for the past two years, I highly July 2008. recommend her for Employee of the Month. In my deal- – Keith Schmaus, ings with Dawn on a number of questions, needs and PCAM®, project requests, I have found Dawn to be very knowl- edgeable. She answers all her telephone calls, convers- General Manager es in understandable language, is pleasant to me and other residents. She treats her crew with respect. She is Dawn Moyer flexible, dependable and gets the job done. Hey, she is Assistant Roads & just plain good! We are fortunate to have her.” Grounds Supervisor Dawn has become a great asset to the Roads and Grounds Department, which is proven through her dedication towards improving the appearance of the land- HGMD Foundation The following donations were acknowledged at the …from page 31 Aug. 11 meeting: FYI • Paul McCann in memory of Lucy McCann. dent living. Several booths will demonstrate techniques • B218 in memory of Peggy Giambrocco and Ruby and aids for mobility, technology, communication, arts Francis. and crafts, alternative transportation and home man- • Marion Jordan in memory of Mildred Sweet and agement. Persons, who are visually impaired and suc- May Crandall. cessfully use the techniques, will give demonstrations. • B213 in memory of Philip Fox, Jr. Speakers during a luncheon will include blind and visu- • B217 in memory of Leonora Embich. ally impaired seniors who are positive in their approach The committee voted to have an electrical contrac- to vision loss. tor install two fans in the Picnic Pavilion. A screen and For registration forms, call the Colorado Center for awning for the Pavilion are being considered if the cost the Blind, and ask for Duncan Larsen, extension 226. is not prohibitive. Those who register by Sept. 15 will be assured a lunch. We thank HG residents for their generosity. A $10 admission covers lunch and the entire fair. All in- The next meeting will be held on Monday, Sept. 8, terested persons are invited to attend. 3 pm, in the Board Room. Volunteers Needed Guests are welcome. Court Administration at the Aurora Municipal Jus- – Rita Wells, Chair tice Center, located at 14999 East Alameda Parkway, HGMD Director is seeking volunteers to staff the Information Desk and assist Clerks in the First Appearance Center for traffic cases. No experience is necessary, just enthusiasm. Hours are 7:30–11 am. If you would like to volunteer a Somerset C B214/#501, few hours a week, please call Helen, 303-739-6440. 2 BR, 2BA, 1380 sq.ft. Aurora Public Library End Unit. Beautiful Grandparents Free legal classes offered at Hoffman Heights Li- Greenbelt & Golf Course brary, 1298 Peoria St. Day Views. Lovely open floor Volunteer attorneys from the Colorado Bar Associa- Sunday, tion will discuss gathering information, finding and filling plan! $146,500 Gloria Husney 303.409.6115 Sept. 7 See FYI…page 49 September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 41 Trips and Tours (Register for Trips marked “New!” on Sept. 3, 8 am. All other trips are available today!)

Please call if unable to make a years and older and $8 roundtrip for TRIPS POLICY trip. all other passengers. No transfers or refunds. Effective Jan. 1, SeniorRide All HG trips include an escort Participants are responsible for sell- (RTD) fares increased. The local and administrative fee. RTD fares ing their ticket (preferably to some- fare for SeniorRide and Senior shop- are not included in trip fees and one on a wait list). Note that trip per is $1.75 round-trip for passen- are to be paid to the RTD bus times listed are not actual depar- gers 65 years and older and $3.50 driver when boarding the bus. Exact ture times. Courtesy calls are made roundtrip for all other passengers. change required. Drivers and CC 2–3 days prior to the trip to give Trips to the Boulder Dinner Theater volunteers do not have change check-in, departure times and any and The Wildlife Experience are available. other pertinent information needed. considered regional and the fare Questions about trip availability? is $4 round-trip for passengers 65 Call the CC, 303-751-1811.

Clive Cussler Museum and Lunch Molly Brown Summer House Tour OHS Senior Luncheon at Old Neighborhood Grill and Lunch Friday, Sept. 19, 11:30 am–2 pm Tuesday, Sept. 2, 10 am–3 pm Wednesday, Sept. 10, 10 am–2:30 pm Overland High School cordially St. Andrew’s Village will provide Margaret Tobin Brown was invites HG to attend the 21st Annual transportation. Limit to 22 partici- born the daughter of poor Irish im- Senior Citizen’s Luncheon. This is a pants. Price includes admission to migrants in 1867. Flamboyant and special anniversary for OHS as they museum, escort and driver’s lunch. generous, she became a legend in celebrate 30 years. Live entertain- Lunch cost on your own ($7–14). her own time and was immortalized ment provided by OHS Jazz Band, Cost: $10 as the “Unsinkable Molly Brown.” This house was a celebrated retreat. Jazz Ensemble and choral groups, Walking into Colorado’s Past – Visitors hear charming, nostalgic and as well as performances by various Co. Historical Museum (RTD) delightful accounts not only of Molly seniors from the Aurora community. Friday, Sept. 5, 9:15 am–2 pm and J.J., but also of the Fehlmann The money collected will be donated Ben Fogelberg and Steve family who later purchased the prop- to OHS. Grinstead will present a slide- erty in 1928. Five generations of the Cost: $2 Status: Available show from their book, Walking Into family have lovingly continued to Chuckwagon at Four Mile Park Colorado’s Past: 50 Front Range maintain it. It is proudly listed as a (RTD) History Hikes. This information- National Historic Landmark. packed talk focuses on the history Because this home has just re- Saturday, Sept. 27, 10:30 am–2 pm in the hills — from rock art and di- cently opened to the public, it will be Step back into the 19th Century, nosaur tracks, to old ranch sites and a unique tour. Dayton Place trans- on the banks of Cherry Creek. Visit abandoned mines. Bring a lunch portation, limited to 22 participants. the 12-acre site of the oldest house or purchase lunch at Neusteters Price includes lunch, tour, escort in Denver. Built in 1859, the Four Museum store. Before the program, and driver lunch, and administrative Mile House served as a stagecoach explore Colorado History Museum. fee. stop and 800-acre working farm until Cost: $7 Cost: $30 the middle of the 20th Century. Have Senior Zoofari (RTD) Celestial Seasonings & Leanin’ an old fashioned chuck wagon lunch Tuesday, Sept. 9, 9 am–1:30 pm Tree Museum (RTD) (cost included) plus homemade Take a wild safari trek through cookies from a woodstove. the zoo during Senior Zoofari. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 10 am–2 pm This event is for active seniors Visitors ages 65 and older will get Join us for a sensational experi- free admission. Enjoy activity sta- ence. Tour the Celestial Seasonings because the natural terrain of the tions and viewing animals. Stop by Factory and discover its story! After site and the stairs make it difficult for the senior resource booths. the tour we will break for lunch at mobility-impaired guests. Much of the Celestial Café. After lunch we Cost: $2 for residents 65 and older, this event is outside, so please dress will visit the Leanin’ Tree of Western. accordingly. $10 for residents under 65 Lunch on your own, starting at $6. Cost: $8 Cost: $2 Cripple Creek Trip NOTICE: RTD Trip Brochure for October / November / December trips Friday, Sept. 26, 8 am–6 pm and has arrived. HG is unable to make reservations until Aug. 21. This will Saturday, Sept. 27, 8 am–6 pm be after publication deadline. Once selections are made on behalf of HG Our casino destination will be the Residents, we must wait for confirmation from RTD Senior Ride. After new WILDWOOD Casino in Cripple confirmation, flyers will be sent out to the buildings and registration will take place on Sept. 3, starting at 8 am. Creek. Your package includes coffee or small OJ and Danish at 42 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 McDonalds. Play 50 points – get $5. evolution of this avenue from neigh- the Christmas Market on your own! Play 400 points – get $10. Ten per- borhood street to US Highway 40. Enjoy the Christmas Carols, bands, cent off restaurant or gift shop, 50 Each city along the route has and main street array of the shops percent off appetizer. something to share about the rich all decorated for the season. Cost Please note that the casino history of Colfax. Lakewood retains includes onboard snacks and wa- picks up part of the tab for the trans- many of the motor hotels servicing ter, admissions, gratuities, host, full portation in order to get you into their auto traffic from the early to mid 20th lunch, and private motor coach. casino. The challenge has become century. Denver’s portion has gone Cost: $69 Status: Available that people are utilizing the trans- through many incarnations, includ- Casino Trips portation but not participating at the ing seedier elements of pornography casino. Should this continue the ca- shops and prostitution. Learn about Doc Holliday Casino – Central sinos will no longer sponsor trans- the city’s efforts to improve Colfax’s City portation and the fees will double on image along major stretches of the Tuesday, Oct. 21, 9 am–3 pm New! these trips to Cripple Creek. avenue. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 9 am–3 pm New! You are welcome to walk around Continue into Aurora to see the Tuesday, Dec. 9, 9 am–3 pm New! the town shopping, eating, or tak- major redevelopments occurring at Check-in at 8:45 am on the bus, ing the train. Enjoy breakfast at the old Fitzsimons Hospital. Colfax located in the circular drive by the stop sign. Bus will depart promptly McDonalds on the way and Garden is a microcosm of Denver society. at 9 am. All passengers will receive of the Gods on the way home. (Note: This tour includes a one-hour $5 cash back and after one hour of Cost change due to increased fuel break for lunch. Participants should play, receive another $5. Names of costs.) bring money for their meal ($7–$14). participating groups will be randomly Cost: $27 Status: Available Dayton Place will provide transpor- called throughout the day, getting New! Helga’s German Restaurant tation, limit is 22 participants. Costs cash bonuses. Receive a coupon Wednesday, Oct. 1, 11am–1:30 pm includes tour guide, escort and driv- for a hot dog, chips, and two free Established in 1989, Helga’s ers meal. drinks. Friends and family (21 and over) are welcome to come! We has just moved into a new venue Cost: $14 must get a minimum of 40 to make to accommodate all guests — by New! Hot Chocolate Tour these trips. the Aurora City Center in the old Wednesday, Dec. 3, 10 am–3 pm Cost: $6 Status: Available Chili’s building. The owners and What could be better for the soul friendly staff aim to provide the best than tempting one’s taste buds? Bullwhacker Casino – Blackhawk German dining and shopping experi- Offered by Denver History Tours, this Tuesday, Sept. 16, 9 am–3 pm Check-in at 8:45 am. Bus will ence at reasonable prices. Browse a tour shows you some secret sweet depart promptly at 9 am. $10 free deli featuring fresh German meats, spots you might not know about, as cash with 50 earned base points, cheeses and breads, as well as well as one or two you do. Breathe in free spin and chance to win $5,000, the bakery, which offers an assort- the aroma, don’t be shy. In the middle 25 percent off any food purchase. ment of cheese cakes and strudels of the tour, we’ll stop for some lunch Friends and family (21 and over) are by Chef Stefan and specialty tortes so you don’t make yourself sick eat- welcome to join us! We must get a by Susan when visiting Helga’s. ing nothing but sweets. Participants minimum of 40 to go. Please browse the gift store for a should bring money to buy goodies Cost: $6 Status: Available fine selection of imported European along the way, and lunch cost will chocolates and candy, German mu- be on your own ($7-$14). And make IMPORTANT! The CC no longer al- sic, magazines and much more. sure you get some hot chocolate! lows casino trips to be transferred for- Diners will chose from a selected Dayton Place will be providing trans- ward to a future month. Participants menu. Alcoholic beverage and des- portation on this guided tour. Limit to are required to re-sell their space or sert cost on your own. Dayton Place 22 participants. Cost includes tour forfeit the $6 casino fee. Transportation, limited to 22 partici- guide, escort and drivers meal. pants. Cost includes lunch, escort Cost: $14 Status: Available Check out HG’s website: www. and driver’s lunch, tax, gratuities heathergardens.org New! Georgetown Christmas and non-alcoholic beverage. 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(Each class has two sessions on con- Country Line Dance Friday, Sept. 5, 6:30–9 pm, Auditorium secutive days. 25 maximum registrants.) 6:30 pm Workshop on Cowboy Cha-Cha and Sexy Cost: $10 Status: Call or check at the CC Desk Cha for Singles or Couples Live Band Dance – Shirley Yook and Perfect 7:30 Dance. Get out there and dance, no instruc- Harmony tion. Couple or singles – everyone welcome! Saturday, Sept. 20, 7–10 pm, Auditorium DJ and Instructors: Michael and Jan Conklin. Refreshments provided. Dance hosts available. Refreshments provided during the event. Alcoholic bev- Cost: $8 in advance or $10 on the day of event erages available in Blossoms. Travel Series - Bhutan Cost: $5 per person Tuesday, Sept. 23, 10 am, Art Studio Wine Tasting and Food Pairing The mystical Himalayan Kingdom of Bhutan is Monday, Sept. 8, 4:30–6:30pm, Art Studio, Skyline Rm known in Tibetan as “Land of the Thunder Dragon.” This is an event that will bring the expertise of Isolated for centuries by its geography, Bhutan offers the Wine Experience Café to HG. Located in the the unique opportunity to experience a journey into the Southlands shopping arena, this contemporary café and past. Join Bryce and Nora Johnston, world travelers and its accompanying fine wine, spirits and beer shop bring long-time photographers, as they journey through this unique, hand-crafted wines to the mainstream. The café mountainous country. From Paro to Bumthang you will is owned and operated by husband-and-wife team Rita visit the great Dzongs, fortified monasteries, temples and Eldon Larson, who have managed to launch a dis- and small villages. In Bumthang you will witness an tinctive venue. Jambay Lakhang Drup – a festival to celebrate the faith, The eclectic, wine-friendly menu, prepared by Chef myths and history of this Buddhist country. The trip cul- Matthew Franklin, is all about quality. This day’s food minates on a trek to Taktsang “Tigers Nest,” 800 meters paring will be made with the freshest ingredients. Not from the Paro Valley floor. only will you wine and dine, but you will learn about the Cost: $1 payable at the door vineyards, food parings and different variations of the Mile High Banjos grapes. One room will be for red wines and the other for Wednesday, Sept. 24, 7–9 pm, Auditorium white. We will top off the event with a dessert wine for The Colorado Mile High Banjo Society will “Put a all to enjoy paired with a light and delicious sweet treat. Smile on your Face” with its happy, toe tapping, knee This event is limited to the first 60 who RSVP. slapping format. Formed in 2001 to foster, encourage, Cost: $20 Status: Deadline is Sept. 3 and preserve the rich historic tradition, culture and heri- Mental Health Series – The Happy Brain (Part ll) tage of the banjo, MHB performs music associated with Tuesday, Sept. 9, 10 am, Art Studio the banjo, ragtime and Dixieland Jazz. Join us for this second program on education about The band includes multiple banjos, keyboard, accor- the human brain. “A person is as happy as his mind dion, tuba, and occasional “guest” instruments. All musi- allows him to be.” ~Abe Lincoln cians have played in various bands around the Denver, No need to sign up, just show up. Snacks to munch Colorado area. Guests welcome on during the talk. Cost: $5 in advance or $8 on the day of event Cost: Free Progressive Dinner –“Island Fever 2” New Resident Social Sunday, Sept. 28, 4:30–7:30 pm Saturday, Sept. 13, 4–6 pm, Picnic Pavilion/Skyline Room Ahoy mates! The overall theme is coming together What a perfect time to meet and greet some of the quite nicely. You will want to stay tuned and get signed newest residents of HG! Light appetizers will be served. up early for this extremely festive and social event. BYOB – no glass containers please. Advanced registra- Advanced registrations required due to our 100-per- tions greatly appreciated! New resident gift baskets will son maximum. Only one guest per resident please. be handed out at the event. This event will be located at the Community Center in Cost: $2 for New Residents (2006 to present) various rooms. We will be greeting all participants in the $5 for all other Residents and guests lobby to start. 46 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008 Price includes appetizers, main entrée, dessert, AARP Driver’s Safety beverage, entertainment, and special treat. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1:30–5:30 pm, Art Studio Alcoholic beverages available in Blossoms. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1:30–5:30 pm, Art Studio Cost: $20 Deadline: Sept. 24 See description on Sept. 16. Active Minds - Cuba: Past, Present & Future Cost: $10 Status: Call or check at the CC Desk Monday, Sept. 29, 11 am, Auditorium Country Line Dance Less than 100 miles from the United States, Cuba Thursday, Oct. 16, 6:30–9 pm, Auditorium remains a mystery to many in the U.S. Join Active 6:30 pm Workshop on Cowboy Cha-Cha and Sexy Minds® for a past, present and future look at our com- Cha for Singles or Couples munist neighbor to the south. We will cover Castro’s 7:30 Dance. Get out there and dance, no instruc- revolution, the Bay of Pigs, the Cuban Missile Crisis, tion. Couple or singles – everyone welcome! Guantánamo Bay and ongoing property disputes. We DJ and Instructors: Michael and Jan Conklin. will also take a look at what the future ultimately holds Refreshments provided during the event. Alcoholic bev- for Cuba after Fidel Castro. Sponsored by Kaiser erages available in Blossoms. Permanente and Citywide Banks. Cost: $5 per person Cost: $1 payable at the door New! Texas Hold ‘Em New! Federal Courts Friday, Oct. 17, 5–6 pm Practice, 6:30–10 pm Tuesday, Sept. 30, 10 am, Art Studio Tournament, Skyline Room More information to come. Start with $1,000 in chips. No limit bet. First place Cost: Free will receive a $50 gift certificate to Target. Only HG New! Sudoku with Dawn Wooderson residents may participate. Refreshments served. Please Thursday, Oct. 2, 10 am–noon, Art Studio register in advance at the Reception Desk. Welcome to SUDOKU! It’s a game for your brain Cost: $5 Status: Available with numbers, but no math! SUDOKU exercises your New! Aurora Symphony Orchestra - Mostly Mozart reasoning and concentration powers. This session is Saturday, Oct. 18, 7 pm, Auditorium for newcomers to the puzzle — we start at the begin- Hear the ASO in a unique venue and a unique per- ning — with easy puzzles in large print. We start with formance. The Chamber Concert is your chance to hear a five-minute discussion on how the strategies used members of the orchestra perform in a more intimate in this game enhance your Brain Power. By the end of setting, as soloists and small group performers. the session, you’ll be able to do easy and moderately Featuring the music of Mozart and his Viennese difficult puzzles to keep your mind active in a new and friends, including Haydn, Beethoven and more, the ASO relaxing way. The instructor is Dawn Wooderson, Ph.D., brings the orchestra practically into your living room! who has taught this class at other centers. Mozart - Quintet for Clarinet and Strings K.581 Cost: $1 at the door Status: Available Krumpholtz - Sonata in F for Flute and Harp New! 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September 2008, Heather ’n Yon 53 that makes money is good, no mat- Enjoy Growing Older ter who gets hurt.’ That last part is not verbalized, of course. What’s spoken is something like ‘those who get hurt were not smart enough to Elections Coming Up plan ahead, to save money, or take calculated risks, as I did. That’s why by Milton Lepkin, Ph.D. I’m rich, and they’re poor.’ In other Helen: “When we eat here at the we should avoid talking about them. words, it’s their own fault if they get ‘Country Buffet’, good as it is, one Of course they’re complicated is- left behind. In so much of business, or another of us is always bouncing sues, but we can’t understand them you do what you have to in order up for more food. It’s hard to carry if we don’t discuss them. Even good to succeed, no matter if others get on meaningful conversations when friends don’t talk politics unless they hurt.” we’re not all at the table at the same know their friends will agree with Helen: “Should our government time.” them. Then they simply reinforce one take care of those who don’t suc- Alice (smiling): “That’s true. another’s opinions without hearing ceed? Welfare doesn’t really work. ‘Feeding the face’ seems to be the other sides of any issues. But where Are you talking Socialism?” main purpose with everyone here. do political positions come from any- Mort: “No. But we have so much But what a great variety of food and way? Do they come from the media, wealth in this country. Can’t we fig- drinks. And it’s wonderful for kids; or are there some principles or so- ure out a way to distribute it more they can be independent, selecting cial philosophy behind them?” evenly?” their own favorite food and carrying Helen: “Give us an example of Alice: “Now you’re talking Com- it to the table.” what you’re getting at, Mort.” munism!” Alfred: “Well, as soon as we Mort: “Well, OK. Let me jump Mort: “No, I’m not. When we give all get to the dessert and beverage right in. I think that an overriding ideas negative labels, we close out stage, let’s sit back and talk. That’s principle of our society is that mak- discussion of them. Socialism and why I chose a secluded table. It’ll ing and having money is good.” Communism won’t work in a huge be quieter before the supper crowd Alice: “Well, of course, it’s a country like ours, nor will any other comes in.” Capitalistic society! Every country in ‘ism.’ Labeling puts things in sharp Mort: “I hope so, because I the world is trying to be like us. And and unreal categories, but there are wanted to get your opinions on a we all know that being rich is better good ideas in every ‘ism.’ Can’t somewhat serious and complicated than being poor.” we take the good ideas in Democ- question.” Mort: “I can’t argue. But are you racy and Capitalism without going Helen: “Go ahead, Mort. We can talking about the country, or individu- to extremes? I’d like a system that talk now. It’s not really noisy.” al people? And if our country is rich, helps the poor and also keeps the Mort: “Well, the National Political and I think it is, then why isn’t each ‘extremes’ of wealth from going too Conventions are over and both cam- individual also rich?” far.” paigns get hotter and heavier every Alfred: “I think I know where Alfred: “How do you propose day. Any thoughts on where things you’re going, Mort, but hold on. Op- that be done?” are heading?” portunities exist for anyone to get Mort: “I don’t know. If I knew I Alfred: “You mean which candi- ahead, but not everyone has the nec- might run for office myself. But the date do we each favor?” essary abilities, the drive, the willing- elections are coming up. People Mort: “Yes and no. Not so much ness to take risks, the education, or like Bill Gates, who have no need to the specific candidates, although even the backing from parents and run for office, are making good sug- that’s obviously an issue, but rather family. Our Constitution says every- gestions. We have candidates who — I don’t know how to describe it — one should have the opportunity, say they know where this country I’m thinking of larger questions, like but not necessarily the right, to do should be heading. Maybe some of Where’s our world heading? What the best we can for ourselves. Well, these thoughts would help us de- do we really want for ourselves, and it doesn’t say exactly that, but you cide for whom to vote. Can we vote for our country? Which candidates know what I mean.” for someone who will win and who can help us get there?” Mort: “I don’t have any prob- also supports the ideals we think are Alfred: “Wow! Those questions lem with that, Alfred. I do get upset important? That’s what we need to could keep us going way past elec- with extremes, though. I don’t like think about more, for next time.” tion day. In fact, we could be oc- the prevailing attitude among some cupied with them for the rest of our people that anything that makes a Rosh Hashanah begins lives.” profit is good, especially when they Monday, Sept. 29 Mort: “Yes, but that doesn’t mean go a step further and say ‘anything 54 Heather ’n Yon, September 2008

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