November 2013 Senior Beat

A free monthly newsletter of the Tri-Lakes HAP Senior Citizens Program
November 2013
Community Offers Thanksgiving Dinner
“I don’t want anyone to miss a traditional
Thanksgiving Dinner this year!” That’s how AB
Tellez, owner of Rosie’s Diner in Monument first
explained his motivation for repeating this year his
2010 offering of a free Thanksgiving dinner at
Rosie’s Diner. “This is not a ‘Rosie’s event,” he
insisted. “This is something the community does
because it cares about the people in the
community.” With those comments,
AB joined hands with Tri-Lakes
Health Advocacy Partnership in
early September to start
planning 2013 Community
Coming Together.
Many
businesses
immediately stepped forward
with offerings of financial
support, and food donations.
Many service groups, nonprofits,
churches
and
individual volunteers have
offered their assistance in a
variety of ways to ensure this
event is a success. Municipalities are
also giving support.
The original 2010 event was aimed toward
supporting senior citizens. This year it is much more
about supporting the entire spectrum of community
citizens. Anyone who resides in the Tri-Lakes and
Black Forest area, and who does not have family
present with whom to share their Thanksgiving meal,
or for any reason will not be able to have a traditional
Thanksgiving dinner on Thanksgiving Day, is
welcome to participate in this free meal. Also, for
those first responders who are on duty this
Thanksgiving Day, they too are invited to come and
enjoy the free meal while on duty, as a small gesture
of “thanks” for all they do to keep our community
safe and secure throughout the year.
The free traditional Thanksgiving dinner will be at
Rosie’s Diner, 411 Highway 105 in Monument, on
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28. Rosie’s
www.TriLakesSeniors.org
is only open for limited hours on this day, and only
to support this event. The dinner will be served in
two seatings—one at 11:30 AM and a second at 1
PM—to reduce waiting time for the diners. The
meal is turkey with all the trimmings, followed by
pumpkin pie for dessert.
Anyone who would like to enjoy this free
Thanksgiving meal need only call and
make a reservation. To make a
reservation for the meal, please
call the Town of Monument at
719 884-8013. Seating space
is limited and therefore
reservations should be made
as early as possible; the last
day reservations will be
accepted
is
Friday,
November 15.
Service
groups,
businesses, and others who
would like to participate or
contribute in some way toward
the success of Community Coming
together are encouraged to call TriLakes Health Advocacy Partnership at 719
484-6873. More information about Community
Coming Together is available in the Internet at
www.TriLakesHAP.org/CCT.
Blood Pressure Checkup
Weekly blood pressure checks are available
every Thursday, 11:30 AM at the Tri-Lakes/
Monument Fire Department Administration
Building (166 Second Street) just prior to the noon
Senior Luncheon.
Blood pressure screening by a registered nurse
is also available the last Tuesday of each month at
the YMCA from 8 to 10 AM, and at noon on the
first and third Wednesday of each month at the
Senior Luncheon at “Big Red” (146 Jefferson Street,
Monument).
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November 2013
Re-register for E9-1-1
The Emergency Notification System—sometimes
called, “Reverse 911”—is used by authorized
emergency services personnel to make rapid
telephone, text, email, and TTY/TDD notifications to
a specific geographic area. It is used to alert
registered users of emergency situations that pose a
threat to life or property, or situations deemed
dangerous by public officials. Situations may include,
but are not limited to, man-made disasters, hazardous
materials incidents, missing persons, crime, and
neighborhood/business evacuation notifications.
The El Paso-Teller County E9-1-1 Authority
updated their system as a
result of lessons learned from
the 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire.
That system sent out all
notifications at one time,
resulting in overloading of
the communications network.
The new system staggers
notifications, sending out a
limited number of simultaneous notices sequentially,
thus maintaining the integrity of the communications
network.
If you registered your information prior to the
Black Forest Fire (June 2013), you should create a
new account and re-register. All contact information
collected from the previous system was imported into
the new system. Creating a new account will allow
you to manage and update your information if your
address or contact information changes. The new
system also allows you to register multiple locations
(home, family member’s home, multiple work
locations, etc.) and up to nine contact paths per
account—two email, two phone lines, two text
messages, and one TTY/TDD device). In order to
register for this service you must be a resident of
either El Paso or Teller County.
It is recommended that each user register as an
individual rather than as a household to ensure all
individuals within the household are notified.
Spokesman Ben Bills requests, “When you
receive one of these messages, please confirm that
you did. We want to make sure that reporting is
consistent and it’s working efficiently.”
Source: www.elpasoteller911.org and the August 16, 2013
Gazette, Section B, pages 1 and 2.
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Tri-Lakes HAP Senior Beat
Tri-Lakes Center For The Arts Presents
Singer/Songwriter Series
304 Highway 105, Palmer Lake; Ph 719 481-0475
For tickets, contact Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts
or visit www.TriLakesArts.org
Sean Waldron
Wednesday Nov 7; 6-8 PM $10 members; $12 non-members
Engaging and entertaining, Sean Waldron has a
stage presence packed with soul and energy that
demands attention. Between skilled guitar riffs and
rhythms and vividly alluring vocals, he’ll capture you
in the groove and won’t let you go until he walks off
the stage. Heavily influenced by blues, pop, and
motown soul, Sean delivers a raw musical style that
is sure to leave you needing more.
Lyndsay Wojcik Trio
Wednesday Nov 14 6-8 PM $10 members; $12 non-members
Lyndsay Wojcik and Craig Larimer, of Waves Are
Water, embody the free spirit of their music. You
could classify their sound as Folk/Pop, with the
added touch of salt water and sand. Lyndsay’s
newest EP “Photosynthesis” embraces a late night
beach party vibe and combines the pop qualities and
edgy hooks that will have you hitting repeat. She
sees music as the living force that connects us all.
Craig Larimer previously of the band “MODO” has
years of touring experience playing the East coast
festival circuit.
Bill Snyder
Wednesday Nov 21 6-8 PM $10 members; $12 non-members
Bill’s music whips up an eclectic musical stew
with flavors of blues, folk, Americana, and includes
original compositions along with select cover songs,
transformed and punctuated by percussive fingerstyle tapping techniques and live looping to create an
entirely new and fresh perspective.
New Sponsor for Ladies’ Tea
Tri-Lakes HAP welcomes Bonaventure Senior Living of
Colorado Springs as a sponsor of the monthly Ladies’ Tea in
the Senior Center.
Bonaventure
hosted their first
Ladies’ Tea in
October and will continue hosting the tea every even-numbered
month.
The Ladies’ Tea is held on the third Tuesday of each month
at 1 PM in the Tri-Lakes Senior Center.
For information about Bonaventure Senior Living visit their
web site at www.BonaventureSenior.com or call 719 434-5230.
www.TriLakesSeniors.org
Tri-Lakes HAP Senior Beat
Monument Homemakers
Thursday, November 7, 11:30 AM
Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District Complex
166 Second Street; Monument
The November meeting is a Thanksgiving
Dinner theme with turkey and all the trimmings.
We have invited the fire department employees to
join us. We are to bring our gifts for the Indian
Children and a wrapped shoebox filled with a gift
for a senior man or woman on the Indian
Reservation and any gifts for the children that you
would like to donate, indicating for girl or boy, age,
and size (if clothing) on the wrapped gift.
The December meeting is Thursday, December
th
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by the High School choir. Bring an appetizer; soup
will be provided.
These are special meetings that you will not
want to miss. “First-time” guests get a special gift
for coming. Please call Irene—719 481-1188—if you
are a “first-time” guest so she can make one of
her handmade gifts for you.
Anyone needing a ride to the meeting, please
contact Faye Brenneman at 488-0076.
November 2013
SENIORS Blue
Book
The latest edition of the Seniors
Blue Book is now available at the
Seniors Center. This free
publication is a handy reference to the extensive
variety of resources
supporting senior citizens
throughout the Pikes Peak region. Stop by the
Tri-Lakes Seniors Center to pick up your copy.
Tri-Lakes Health Advocacy
Partnership Board of Directors
express a special “Thank You” to
Staples in Monument Marketpace for
their support of
HAP programs by
contributing to
the HAP general
fund.
HAP Seniors Working Group
Meet second Monday of each month, 1 - 2 PM, Senior Center
This working group is a standing committee of
the Tri-Lakes Health Advocacy Partnership
Board of Directors. The Group oversees HAP
programs for senior citizens and examines potential new programs. Anyone interested in
supporting programs for senior citizens is encouraged to attend this open monthly meeting.
Senior Safety
Handyman Services
Senior Safety Handyman Services is a unique
program funded by the Pikes Peak Area Agency
on Aging. It provides seniors age 60 and over, in
the Tri-Lakes area, an opportunity to
have safety related repair jobs
accomplished by volunteers and paid
contractors.
To request our service, please call
488-0076 and leave a message for
Cindy Rush. We check messages
daily. More information is on our web
site: TriLakes-mcts-sshs.org.
www.TriLakesSeniors.org
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November 2013
Free Transportation
For Senior Citizens
Transportation for Tri-Lakes and surrounding
area seniors 60+ is provided
free by the Mountain
Community Transportation
for Seniors (MCTS)
program, funded by the
Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging. Donations
are gratefully accepted.
 MCTS transports seniors to medical
appointments in Colorado Springs Mondays
through Thursdays.
 In the Tri-Lakes and surrounding areas
transport is provided for any need, including
YMCA, Senior Meals, Senior Center,
groceries, appointments, etc.
 To schedule a ride: Call 488-0076. Please
schedule a week in advance
 Village Inn for breakfast, then Walmart: Call
Jody 481-4824 to schedule a pick-up. Passenger
pickup at your home begins 9:30 AM.
For more information, visit our web site
www.TriLakes-mcts-sshs.org
Volunteers Needed
Additional volunteer drivers are urgently
needed to meet the growing demands of our ever
-increasing senior population. Volunteers receive
an orientation after criminal and driving records
have been screened. Mileage is reimbursed if
volunteers use their own vehicle.
This is a very flexible program and volunteers
can be involved as much as they prefer. MCTS
operates Monday through Thursday.
If you are interested in helping support this
worthwhile program and have questions, or are
ready to volunteer some of your time, contact
Faye Brennerman at 481-2527 or the MCTS
dispatcher at 488-0076.
Tri-Lakes HAP Blood Drive
Tuesday Nov 19
3 to 7 PM
at Tri-Lakes Cares
235 Jefferson St.
Monument
No appointment necessary. A driver’s license is required.
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Tri-Lakes HAP Senior Beat
Pikes Peak Library District
Monument Branch
Life Circles
First and third Mondays, 9:30–11 AM
This supportive group provides discipline, inspiration,
and structure during the process of writing one’s
memories or history.
Socrates Café
Tuesdays, 1–3 PM
This adult group discusses philosophy, religions,
spirituality, and the common threads among
humanity. Call 488-2370 for more information.
Senior Synergy
Tuesdays, 1–3 PM
All seniors are welcome to share conversation and a
cup of coffee in this casual discussion group.
Call 488-2370 for more information.
Monumental Readers
Friday, November 15, 10–noon
All patrons are welcome to attend this monthly book
club. This month: The Buddah in the Attic by Julie
Otsuka.
History Buffs
Wednesday, November 27, 1–3 PM
Every month this group picks a period of history and
participants read any book of their choice from that
time period. Expect a lively discussion about the era!
This group is open to anyone interested in history.
The non-partisan Colorado Senior Lobby will
have a training class on December 9, 2013. All
members and non-members can participate. This
will involve how to communicate with your
legislators and their staff. It will also review the
procedures for testifying at a committee hearing.
One of the services provided by the Senior
Lobby is to assist anyone who wants to testify,
including accompanying them to the hearing room.
For more information, contact the Colorado
Senior Lobby at 303-832-4535, or visit their web
site at www.ColoradoSeniorLobby.org.
www.TriLakesSeniors.org
Tri-Lakes HAP Senior Beat
November 2013
VISITING NURSE
ASSOCIATION
The art of caring. The heart of caring
Tri-Lakes HAP-py Feet
Foot Care Clinic
Second Wednesday of each month (by appointment only)
$30 per appointment (limited financial assistance
available from Tri-Lakes HAP for qualifying applicants)
SERVICES INCLUDE:
 Thirty minutes with a registered nurse
 Callous and corn buffing
For appointments
 Toenail clipping/trimming/filing
call
 Circulation check
Visiting Nurse
 Monofilament test
Association
 Skin condition check
at
 Pulse check in both feet
303 698-6496
 Blood pressure check
 Foot care education
Foot Care Clinic is located in
the Senior Citizens Center on
Lewis-Palmer High School
campus, across Jackson Creek
Parkway from the YMCA.
Supported by Monument Hill Kiwanis
Local Businesses
Offering Senior Discounts
Rosie’s Diner—10% discount
Chili’s—10% discount
Village Inn—10% discount
Arby’s—10% discount
Tri-Lakes Fitness Center
Carnival Cat & Canine Care—15% discount on cats
Bright Meadow Dog Grooming
Tri-Lakes Disposal
Christian Brothers Automotive
Three Margaritas—10% discount
If you know of any local business that should be added or
removed from this list please call HAP at 464-6873 or send
an email to [email protected].
www.TriLakesSeniors.org
presents
WHO KILLED
OFFICER BURCHFIELD?
Thursday, November 21; 7 PM
Palmer Lake Town Hall, 28 Valley Crescent; Palmer Lake
Dwight Haverkorn, retired Colorado Springs
Police Detective, returns with details of a “cold
case” involving the killing of
Colorado Springs Police
Department Officer Richard
Stanley Burchfield on
Thanksgiving Day, November
26, 1953. Officer Burchfield
was on duty that day when he
made contact with a person that
had been responsible for a string of personal
robberies. Burchfield was shot nine times with
a .22-caliber Colt semi-automatic pistol. To this
day, the file has continued to be carried as an
open homicide investigation.
Dwight has conducted extensive research on
unsolved crimes in Colorado Springs, some
dating back over a century. In a previous
presentation to the Historical Society, Dwight
shared an interesting theory developed from his
research about a string of axe murders
committed in Colorado Springs in the early
1900s. It has been sixty years since Officer
Burchfield was gunned down. Has Dwight found
more to this story?
This event is free and refreshments will be
served after the presentation.
www.PalmerDivideHistory.org
HAP is looking for a volunteer interested in
producing this monthly Senior Beat
newsletter. If you think you’d like to be part
of the HAP team supporting local senior
citizens, send an email to
[email protected]. We’d
like to hear from you!
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November 2013
Tri-Lakes HAP Senior Beat
Lunches are not served on D-38 snow days, snow-delay days, and legal holidays.
November Lunch Menu
Mondays and Thursdays
Wednesdays
Noon at 166 Second Street, Monument
Noon at 146 Jefferson Street, Monument
Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Protection District
Administration Complex
School District 38 Admin Building, “Big Red”
$2 voluntary donation suggested
Monday, Nov 4 – Beef chow mein, brown rice,
cauliflower, canned mandarin oranges,
egg roll, trial mix.
Thursday, Nov 7 – No meal on first Thursday.
Monday, Nov 11 – Veteran’s Day. No meal.
Thursday, Nov 14 – Roast beef with gravy,
boiled potatoes, California blend vegetables,
roll, fresh orange, cookie.
Bingo follows lunch.
Monday, Nov 18 – Pepper steak, brown rice,
carrots, bread, orange juice, trail mix.
Thursday, Nov 21– Pork chops with gravy, baby
bakers, broccoli, roll, banana, cookie.
Monday, Nov 25 – Beef stew, lima beans, biscuit,
V-8 juice, cookie.
Thursday, Nov 28 – Thanksgiving Day. No
meal served.
Low-fat milk is served with every meal.
$3 voluntary donation suggested
Nov 6 – Ham, scalloped potatoes and salad.
Free blood pressure screening.
Nov 13 – Raspberry chipotle chicken, roasted
potatoes.
Nov 20 – Barbeque pork sandwich, potato salad
and pickle.
Free blood pressure screening.
Nov 27 – No meal served.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Rolls and butter served with each meal
except sandwiches. Dessert included.
Meals at Big Red are prepared by Pinecrest Catering of
Palmer Lake. Nikki McDonald, Executive Chef. 481-3307
Wednesday senior lunches
are another proud activity of
The Monday and Thursday luncheons are provided by the
good folks at Golden Circle Nutrition Program as part
of the Colorado Springs Housing Program.
Meals are transported to Monument by volunteers of the
Kiwanis Club of Monument Hill and are served by
volunteers of various local groups and individuals.
The Senior Beat is a free monthly publication of Tri-Lakes Health Advocacy
Partnership. Subscriptions are available at no cost by sending a request by
email to [email protected], or call HAP at 719 464-6873. The
Senior Beat is also distributed in limited quantities to various local businesses.
Paid advertisements are accepted for publication in the Senior Beat; please
refer to the advertising guidelines and pricing available as a pdf file from
www.TriLakesHAP.org, select Senior Programs, then Senior Beat Newsletter;
or send an email to [email protected] requesting advertising
information, or call 719 464-6873.
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HAP Blood
Pressure Clinic
Tues, Oct. 29, 9 – 11 AM
Tri-Lakes YMCA
A free blood pressure screening for adults by a
nurse who will read, interpret and record your
blood pressure.
www.TriLakesSeniors.org
Tri-Lakes HAP Senior Beat
November 2013
The Center is closed all D-38 snow days, snow-delay days, and legal holidays.
Senior Citizens Center
Located in the Lewis-Palmer High School modular building across from the YMCA, on Jackson Creek Parkway
Open Tuesday through Friday, 1 – 4 PM, and other times to accommodate a scheduled activity. No membership fees.
November Program Schedule
Senior Center
Phone Number
Please check our web site, www.TriLakesSeniors.org, for schedule updates.
Open Tuesday through Friday 1- 4 PM
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Monday 1-2 Seniors Working Group hosted by HAP.
You can reach the Center at (719)
757-1423. However there is no paid
staff at the Senior Center. Calls,
when answered, are answered by
volunteers; please be patient.
Tuesdays Noon–4 PM Pinochle hosted by Gerry
Tuesdays 1:15–2:15 PM Line Dancing hosted by Kay
3rd Tuesday 1–3 PM Ladies Tea: Theme: Fall Harvest. Sponsored by
Castle Rock Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Please bring a dish, salad or
dessert to share and dress in fall colors to share.
Questions? Call Irene (484-0517).
2nd Wednesday Foot Care Clinic by appointment only.
3rd Wednesday 1–3 PM Bingo hosted by Curt
Wednesdays 2:15 Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance
Coming soon. Call Melinda at 649-3535 for start date and details.
Thursdays 1–4 PM Pinochle hosted by Gerry
Thursdays 1:15–2:15 PM Zumba hosted by Kay
A fun workout with Latin and International music.
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2 & 4th Thursdays 1–4 PM Bridge no host
Fridays 1–4 PM National Mah jong hosted by Jo Ann
Fridays 1–4 Cribbage no host
Also available

Cable programs on
big screen TV

Board games

Lending library
 PC w/Internet
 Refreshments
 Information table
 Treadmill
 Ping pong
 Relax and socialize
www.TriLakesSeniors.org
If you have an event you would like
to schedule, even if outside the
advertised operating hours of the
Senior Citizens Center, please
contact Gerry by email
([email protected]) for
scheduling information.
The Senior Center facility is made
available to the
community by the
generosity of Lewis
Palmer School
District 38.
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November Specials
When your garage sale is finished and you’re
wondering what to do with the non-clothing items
that didn’t sell, why not consider donating them to
the Tri-Lakes HAP Thrift Store? HAP is a nonprofit organization and sales from the Thrift Store
go toward supporting local programs for senior
citizens. Plus, your donations may be taxdeductible; donation receipts are provided. Store
hours are 10 to 4, Monday through Saturday.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
20% off all toys
Half off all books
Every Wednesday, seniors get a 20% discount
Have some free time and
want to make new friends?
Become a Thrift Store volunteer.
Join a great team
helping the community.
Call 488-3495 today!
Fire
Station
Proceeds support Tri-Lakes HAP Senior Programs.
The Tri-Lakes HAP Thrift Store is in dire need
of volunteers to help operate the store and for
other tasks. Volunteers work one 3 hour shift once
a week, fill in occasionally during the absence of a
volunteer at the store, or just help move items
from storage into the store on an irregular basis.
Volunteers with trucks for transporting donated
items are also sought. If you would like to help,
please call 488-3495 today. It takes so little time
and does so much good for the community. The
Thrift store proceeds support programs and a
Senior Center for senior citizens in this area.