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ROCKIN’ SENIORS
The Official Monthly Publication of the Castle Rock Senior Center
December 2011
Issue #12
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
2323 Woodlands Blvd.
Castle Rock, CO 80104
Office: 303.688.9498 Fax: 303.814.1035
www.castlerockseniorcenter.org
A Letter from the Executive Director . . .
WHAT’S INSIDE
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Recognitions & Volunteering
Rockworthy
Health & Wellness
Rocktivities
Advertisements
Rockin’ Happenings
More Rockin’ Happenings
Calendar
What’s New This Month
Of Interest
Advertisements
Around our Community
Our Rockin’ Members
What’s Been Happening
Rockin’ Activity Sign-Up Sheet
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2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS & STAFF
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President
Julia Keeler
Vice-Presidents
Secretary
Dee Thompson
Irene Henning
Vivien Semryck
Treasurer
Rich Smoski
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Activities
Community Liaison
Facilities
Dolores Larson
Al Wonstolen
Phyllis Tumey
History
Membership
Publicity
Transportation
Gail Adams
Fran Cason
Open
Bill Kelly
STAFF
Terry Shipley
[email protected]
Administrative Assistant Deb Santy
[email protected]
Volunteer Coordinator /
Debbi Haynie
Project Manager
[email protected]
Transportation Dispatcher Valerie Dille
[email protected]
First off “Happy Holidays”, to you all! I did
say Holidays right? Oh my, hope you’re all
ready for them! Where does the time go?....
We will have a few changes for 2012. First, when you
become a member, it will be good for 12 months from
membership sign-up. So for example, if you become a
member 2-12-12, then your membership will go to 2-28-13.
We will send you a letter in January 2013 to remind you that
your membership will expire in February. Couples will get a
$5.00 discount and single members will receive a $2.50
certificate good for one year to be used on an activity or
event.
In our wellness program we will have changes to
Reflexology and Chair Massage. Reflexology will go to a
weekly Friday opportunity. The price per session will be
$15.00. Chair Massage will be available 3 weeks a month
and the client will pay $12.00 per session. We will continue
Lunch and Learns and SeniorzArt as usual.
Hope you enjoyed our November Newsletter. We had a
question about the cost, due to the color throughout. We
entered into an agreement with Liturgical Publications,
whereas they provide the full color and printing costs of our
newsletter in exchange for advertisement they sell. You will
see on two pages of our newsletter there are
advertisements for local community businesses. With full
color and 4 additional pages, we will save several thousand
dollars a year. We hope that this new look will be appealing
and draw a little more attention to our articles and
happenings, We are really excited about these changes and,
as always, we love feedback!
Remember...To hear a bird sing in the dark of December is
oh so sweet and something to remember! The staff and I
wish you a wonderful Holiday Season!
~ Terry
Executive Director
ASSOCIATES
Accountant
Legal Advisor
Wellness Coordinator
Newsletter Editor
Greg Bell, CPA
Jaime Stewart
Colleen Morton, R.N.
Deb Santy
Center contact information for all questions:
Phone: 303.688.9498
Fax: 303.814.1035
V is for
Veterans & Victory Group
Friday, December 2nd
at 1:00 PM
“Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door: A True Story of
Courage and Sacrifice”
Castle Rock author, Don Busi, will give a
presentation of his father’s heroics in the
E.T.O. in 1944. He will also recount his
father’s emotional return to Europe in 2005,
60 years after the war, and the Europeans’
incredible response to him.
For Information: Maxi ne McDonal d at 303.660.1682
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THANK YOU
OCTOBER
Darrell Adams
Gail Adams
Larry Adams
Louisa Allen
Jim Barna
Pat Barnes
Rhonda Basey
Thomas Becker
Missy Berg
Joyce Beplay
Janet Beatty
Ev Biery
Shirley Bird
Eve Black
Sharon Bruen
Cyndi Bray
Sadie Bush
Mary Busse
Chris Carlson
Fran Cason
Nelda Comeau
Sorina Cooper
Stella Corpus
Logan Counts
Nannette Dahlstrom
Drew Dawson
Jim Decker
Sharon Decker
Jo DeGesu
Denny Dennison
Darlene Dennison
Genie Dykstra
Cecelia Elliss
Theora Favre
Fran Filyau
Fran Fletcher
Bridget Folan
Matt Fredell
Dean Frey
Phyllis Frindt
Diana Furberg
Diana Furbush
Arnell Galley
Jori Gehlson
Alice Gette
John Glendenning
Joan Goldberg
Dottie Gunner
Sandy Guidry
Earl Hannah
Marilyn Harding
Carol Haughton
Trevor Haynie
Irene Henning
Betty Henry
Mike Higgins
Roger Hill
Derald Hoffman
Jadie Hoffman
Beckie Hrdicka
Casey Hrdicka
Theodore Hrdicka
Paul Ilgen
Maggie Janick
Wes Johnson
Melody Kearney
Julia Keeler
Dorothy Keilwitz
Bill Kelly
Joan Killenbery
George Kirwin
Lois Klos
Ruth Klym
Lynn Landes
Dolores Larson
Darlene Lohr
Ted Lohr
Dieter Loose
Art Lubliner
Mary Jo Madsen
Carlene Maher
Phil Maher
Judith Marko
Joan Marshall
Albert Martin
Barbara Martin
Michael McCafferty
Maxine McDonald
Robert Meyer
Rhoda Michaels
Thelma Minney
Sarah Miron
Beth Mixer
Dean Morris
Jim Morris
Jim Nash
Judy Nash
Betty Nichols
Mike Nichols
Donna Novoryta
Karen Osmun
Bill Ott
Bob Peter
WANTED:
“LAUNDERER”
Weekly help is needed to
launder table cloths, dish
cloths and dish towels
that are used for events
at the Center. And you
get a great title —
LAUNDERER!
Please let Debbi know if you can help!
Julie Pfankuch
Judy Pollock
Frank Richards
Nancy Ringel
Rodger Rose
Robert Rossi
Barbara Rotruck
Bob Rotruck
Hank Ruhl
Vivien Semryck
Marian Sharp
Preston Shepherd
Mae Smith
Phil Smith
Rich Smoski
Jaime Stewart
Laryssa Stoyko
Faith Straub
Rus Straub
Sophie Stuart
Rhonda Sullivan
Wayne Teel
Errol Thompkins
Curt Thompson
Dee Thompson
Ruth Tripet
Anna Troutman
Keith Troutman
Phyllis Tumey
Chrissie Ulmer
Frankie Valdez
Raquel Van Leer
Bev Wells
Bob Wells
Steve Wheeler
Carol Williams
Sheila Witler
Al Wonstolen
Jerry Yergen
Have you filled out your record of volunteer hours recently?
VOLUNTEERS: The Center gets grants and other sources of funding based on
the number of volunteer hours we register. Whether you do your volunteer work
for the Center outside or inside the Center, please fill out volunteer time sheets
located at the front desk. The time and talents you donate to the center are
greatly appreciated! All of us working together make a contribution to the general
welfare as well as the financial stability of the Center.
Please remember to turn in your volunteer hours
by the end of the month so we can complete our monthly report!
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RO CKWORTHY
Volunteer of the Month
November Volunteer: Rich Smoski
Rich Smoski is the kind of guy who will always give you a hand. If you
asked him, he’d even give you the shirt off his back! He’s that kind of
person. He’s kind, personable and his ―can-do‖ attitude is always there,
because no matter what has to be done, he’ll help because he has a heart of
gold. As the youngest of three kids born to deaf parents, Rich learned to
adapt quickly. He and his two older siblings were all five years apart; his
older siblings were stronger with their sign language skill, Rich learned just
enough to get by. At parent-teacher conferences Rich translated for his
parents, so they never knew when he was in trouble — no wonder they always thought he was a saint!
Rich has always been the hard worker. He had a great career with
Boeing and it was through work that he met his wife, Linda. When they
married, they had an instant family since she had two boys already. Today
they have four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Rich’s hobbies include running and
softball, and like most things, he takes it seriously! He once ran all the way from Larkspur to the
senior center (I believe he only did that once; it was 16 miles or so). He loves softball and plays
on the Senior Castle Rockies team. We joke with him that even if
he lost one of his batteries, this Energizer Bunny wouldn’t stop.
Rich is positive in every way and he never says no to lending a
helping hand - especially to those whom are less fortunate than he
is. One of his favorite jobs was helping handicapped children
back in Chicago. His sense of duty and service continues, as he
currently serves as our Treasurer and drives the Thursday shuttle.
He also helps out with Meals on Wheels, so no matter what needs
doing; you know you can rely on Rich to get it done! Thank you
Rich for all you do…
~ Debbi and the Staff
You have chosen a great place to get involved and make
great friends, and we are so glad to welcome you:
Diane Barrie
Jean DiBartolomeo
Charles (Chuck) Fritz
Velda (Mae) Fritz
Bob Giesen
Diane Herberg
Joan James
Carl Jernegan
Janet (Jan) Ladd
Rita Manning
Carolyn Neely
Katherine (Kate) Riepenhoff
Montez (Tez) Smith
Constance (Connie) Ward
Sarah Miron is the “New Member Ambassador” for our Center. Sarah will assist new
members in getting involved and meeting others. If you are new and have questions,
please call Sarah at 720.733.0236.
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ROAD TO WELLNESS
Colleen Morton, R.N.
Wellness Coordinator
Castle Rock Senior Center
Here we go again – the end to another year is approaching and the start of a new year with new
challenges will soon be starting. I reviewed several articles looking at New Year resolutions for seniors.
Some were the same old ones: lose weight, eat healthy – things we know we are supposed to be doing.
I did find one list that had some practical goals and thought I would share a few of those.
Plan to eat at least one nourishing meal a day: if you have lost interest in eating
because you live alone or do not want to make the effort, get out of the rut! Invite a
neighbor over to share or prepare something to eat over several days.
Consider getting help if necessary: If you live alone and do not have family that you
see regularly and are finding it difficult to get out to shop, houseclean, do laundry, or
get to appointments, consider obtaining a companion or home-helper for a few hours
each week.
Make a scrapbook about your life: remember the TV show ―This Is Your Life?‖ Tell
where you were born, who was in your family, what happened to you as a child, how
you met your spouse, etc. Include pictures and other mementos. You have a great
story to tell and your family and friends would love to experience it with you through
your scrapbook – and no one can tell it like you can.
Get your papers/affairs in order: Do you have important papers in a safe place….in
the same location? Does anyone else know where to find them? Make a list of them
and let someone know.
Engage your mind: It is important to keep both your body and mind fit.
Regular mental stimulation will help you stay sharp and reduce memory
loss. Start a new hobby (have your tried the art classes at the Senior
Center?), or teach your hobby to another. Listen to a book on tape if you
never have before. If you need help finding something different to do, talk
with a friend and maybe you can take on a new challenge together. Life is
precious, make the most of every day!
Please note: No Lunch & Learn in December. It will be back on the schedule in January
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ROCKTIVITIES
Need
Clothing
DECEMBER WELLNESS EVENTS
Relax
~ Reflexology ~
Repaired?
The Senior Center offers a sewing service to
those needing zippers (no jackets), buttons,
hems, or other general repairs. Please, no
alterations. Prices for sewing services are posted
in the Center.
Drop off your items to be repaired at the
Front Desk or Craft Room. Please include
your name and what needs to be done.
Do you know
someone who is
ill or has had a
loss in their
family?
Please let staff know as we
have several volunteers who
assist us. Janet Beatty is responsible for sending
cards out to those who are sick or have lost a
loved one.
Frank Richards will coordinate visits to
members in the hospital, recovery facility or
even at home. Thank you!
“SeniorzArt”
Classes
December 2, 6, 9 &16
30 Minute Sessions
What is Foot Reflexology? Reflexology is a holistic natural therapy that
works on the principle that energy balance will lead to increased vitality and
greater enjoyment of life.
How does it work? The therapist uses thumbs and fingertips to press special
points of the sole and back of the foot. This special pressing stimulates the
meridians (energy pathways) to flow. The meridians correspond to the organs,
glands and muscles in the body. Blockades can be eliminated to allow energy
to flow through the body. This helps with pain management, stress relief, and
allergies while promoting relaxation and preservation of your well being.
Cost $10 payable at time of service.
FOOT CLINICS
Cost $25 (Call front desk for appointment)
Foot care may be a benefit for some Kaiser Plans:
call 303.698.6496 prior to your first appointment to check. Some
funding may be available for lowest income seniors. Ask the nurse at
the time of your appointment.
Wednesdays December 7 and 21 at 9:00 AM
Thursday December 8 at 9:00 AM
HEARING
SCREENING CLINIC
Thursdays Dec 1 and 15 at 2 PM
Art is fun and good for
you, too! You will
learn something
new each week.
$3 per class
($5 non-members)
One-on-One
Computer
Instruction
Restore Rejuvenate With
December 9th at 10:15 AM
Joanne LaPorta of Accent on Hearing
will be conducting this clinic.
A FREE hearing screening is also offered once a month
at the Senior Center and includes cleaning and checking all types of
hearing aids as well as ear wax removal.
Please sign up in advance at the Senior Center front desk.
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Edith Williams
at 303.888.5355
NO CHAIR MASSAGE IN DECEMBER
Next day is Friday Jan 27th - sign up begins Dec 1
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RO CKIN ’ HAP PENINGS
Monday, December 12th
Leaving at 9:00 AM
Governor John Hickenlooper and First Lady
Helen Thorpe will have the main floor
rooms decorated for the holidays at this
historic building called “Colorado’s Home.”
Sign up for this special tour. Note, there
may be some standing in line outside. Cost
is $8/$11 for non-members for
transportation. No meal included.
Center will supply hams and turkeys, and
participants will bring favorite holiday
foods. Sign up for what you will be
contributing or you can pay a nominal
charge. Make sure to sign up in advance so
we know how many to expect.
Fabulous meal ~ good
company ~ Secret Santas
revealed ~ TV raffle
drawing
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MORE ROCKIN ’ HAP PENINGS
Sunday, December 4th
At the Air Force Academy Theater
Leaving at 12:30 PM (2:00 PM Curtain)
The golf season will begin in early May with
play through the end of September at Red
Hawk Ridge Golf Course. The league fee is
$40/player. $20 will be utilized for banquet
and weekly prizes. If you participate in the
Golf Tournament (May 22nd) you will
receive a $20 credit. If you elect not to
participate in the tournament, the
remaining $20 will be donated to the Senior
Center. You can sign up at the Center now
or at the 9 AM golf league meeting on
March 27th at the Center.
This endearing musical about a Jewish family at the time
of the Russian revolution takes the audience on a
journey of faith and struggle, happiness and suffering,
passionate youth and tired old age, idealism and
practicality, money and poverty, compromise and
conviction, and, above all, constancy and change.
Cost is $56.40 (non-members $59.40) for ticket and
transportation. No meal included. Only 9 seats available
“To Life, To Life L'Chaim”
We now have a growing collection of DVDs.
The usual procedure applies: take home and
return when finished.
Thanks from your library staff!!
Purchase Raffle Tickets
“At the moment we persuade a child,
any child, to cross that threshold, that
magic threshold, into a library, we
change their lives forever, for the
better.”
31.5” HDTV LCD Flat Screen
TV with service plan
~ Barak Obama, Keynote Address
ALA Conference, 2005
Fundraiser benefitting the Center
Drawing at the Holiday Potluck on
December 19th at 1:00 pm
Let the library know if you have a favorite author you would
like us to get. Call Carlene Maher at 303-688-4126
Just save your receipts and leave them in the bowl
with the Burger King crown at the Center. The
local restaurant will give 10% back to the Center
as a fundraiser (note: no Value Meals for this
offer). Take the family and tell your friends.
When you can‟t look at another bite of turkey or
holiday food , why not head over to Burger King
(880 Kinner Street, Castle Rock (off Wolfensberger)
for some good old-fashioned fast-food and help out
the Senior Center at the same time.
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DECEMBER
MONDAY
TUESDAY
* * CANCELLATIONS * *
Restaurant/Event Price Legend
Ticketed Events
The Senior Center often purchases tickets in
advance for special events. For this reason your
payment for ticketed events cannot be refunded. If
you find you cannot attend such an event, you will be
responsible for finding someone to use your ticket.
Check at the front desk to see if there
is a waiting list.
9:00 AM
Tennis
9:15 AM
Bridge
9:30 AM
Bowling
5
$ = Under $15
$$ = $16—$35
$$$ = $36—$50
9:30 AM
Sit and Be Fit Class
11:45 AM VOA Lunch Honey BBQ Chicken
12:00 PM Civitan
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
Reflexology $
1:30 PM
Bingo for Fun
9:30 AM
Sit and Be Fit Class
9:00 AM Trip - Governor’s
Residence at
Boettcher Mansion $
9:00 AM Tennis
9:15 AM
Bridge
9:30 AM
Bowling
1:00 PM
Afternoon of Games
9:00 AM
Tennis
9:15 AM
Bridge
9:30 AM
Bowling
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6
13
11:15 AM Transportation to
IREA FREE Senior Luncheon
at Doug Cty Events Center
(lunch served at noon)
No VOA Lunch today
9:30 AM
Sit and Be Fit Class
9:00 AM Visiting Nurses $
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit Class
7
11:00 AM Out to Lunch Pappadeax Seafood $$
1:00 PM Canasta & Pinochle
20
11:45 AM VOA Lunch—
Creole Chicken and Dirty Rice
12:00 PM Civitan
12:30 PM Monthly Potluck $
“Holiday Dinner”
1:30 PM
When you see these symbols you will
know the price range. For more specific
information, call the front desk.
If you are planning to drive yourself to an off-site event or restaurant,
please let us know as we often have reservations for a certain number.
12:30 PM Simply Soup $
Afternoon of Games
WEDNESDAY
1:00 PM
Crochet & Knit
9:30 AM
Sit & Be Fit Class
1:00 PM
Canasta & Pinochle
1:00 PM
Polish Poker (sign up ahead)
1:00 PM
Crochet & Knit
9:00 AM Visiting Nurses $
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit Class
1:00 PM
Crochet & Knit
1:00 PM
Canasta & Pinochle
1:45 PM
Legal Presentation What is Probate?
9:30 AM
Sit & Be Fit Class
1:00 PM
Canasta & Pinochle
1:00 PM
Bunco $
(sign up ahead)
1:00 PM
Crochet & Knit
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Afternoon of Games
2:00 PM Activities Meeting
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Center
Closed
9:30 AM
Sit and Be Fit Class
27
11:45 AM VOA Lunch—
Chicken Chow Mein with Noodles
1:30 PM
Bingo for fun (white elephant)
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2011
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
1
9:00 AM Shopping Trip Park Meadows Mall
(returning at 2:00 PM) $
9:00 AM Tennis
9:30 AM
Sit & Be Fit Class
10:00 AM Slammers Bingo $
11:45 AM VOA Lunch - Manager’s
Welcome Day — BBQ Beef Brisket
2:00 PM ―SeniorzArt‖ Class $
9:00 AM
Tennis
9:00 AM
Brunch & Bingo $
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9:00 AM Visiting Nurses $
9:30 AM
Sit & Be Fit Class
11:45 AM VOA Lunch - Jewish Heritage
Day - Roasted Chicken & Potato Kugel
12:30 PM AARP Meeting
9:00 AM
Reflexology $
9:00 AM
Financial Services
9:00 AM
Arts and Crafts
4:00 PM
Tennis Doubles
Sunday
1:00 PM
“V” for Veterans & Victory
Group
9:00 AM Holiday Mystery Trip $
9:00 AM
Financial Services
9:00 AM
Reflexology $
1:00 PM
Afternoon of Games
4:00 PM
Tennis Doubles
10:00 AM Slammers Bingo $
9:00 AM
Arts and Crafts
11:45 AM VOA Lunch - Christmas
Celebration - Baked Ham with
pineapple raisin sauce, sweet potato
apple scallop & green beans
1:30 PM Duplicate Bridge
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
2:00 PM
―SeniorzArt‖ Class $
9:00 AM
Tennis
9:00 AM
Brunch & Bingo $
9:30 AM
Sit & Be Fit Class
4:00 PM
11:45 AM VOA Lunch Chili con Carne & Mexicali corn
Afternoon Movie & Popcorn $
“De-Lovely” - The Cole
Porter Story
9:00 AM
Tennis
9:30 AM
Sit & Be Fit Class
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9
10/11
16
17/18
23
24/25
30
31/1
1:00 PM Board Meeting
Tennis Doubles
22
1:00 PM
Air Force Academy
Theater $$$
Leave at 12:30 PM
10:15 AM Hearing Clinic
Financial Services
Tennis
3/4
(no meal)
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
15
Saturday
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
Reflexology $
Sit & Be Fit Class
2
Lions Club FREE
Senior Holiday Dinner
5:30 PM at the Center
9:00 AM
9:30 AM
SATURDAY/SUNDAY
Center
Closed
9:00 AM
Financial Services
9:00 AM
Arts and Crafts
10:00 AM Slammers Bingo $
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
11:45 AM VOA Lunch - Kwanzaa Day
Oven Fried Chicken & candied
sweet potatoes
4:00 PM Out to Dinner - $$
White Fence Farm
in Lakewood
4:00 PM
Tennis Doubles
January Activities Sign Up
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WHAT ’S NEW THIS MONTH
TRIPS & EXCURSIONS
DINING OPPORTUNITIES
VOA LUNCHES
Every Tuesday & Thursday at 11:45 AM
The Volunteers of America host an on-site lunch at our Center
twice each week. This is a balanced & nutritious meal for a
suggested donation of $2.50. Wow! What a deal! NOTE: No
lunch on Tuesday, December 13th because of the IREA
Luncheon
BRUNCH & BINGO OR JUST BINGO at Slammers Bingo Hall
Every Thursday Morning $7 ($10 non-members)
If we’re just going to play Bingo, we leave at 10:00 AM. If it’s a Brunch
& Bingo day, we leave at 9:00 AM and stop on the way for a midmorning meal. Join us as we head to Slammers Bingo Hall in Lakewood! Fee is for transportation.
SIMPLY SOUP
Monday, December 5 12:30 PM $5 ($7 non-members)
Enjoy delicious bowls of homemade soup along with breads and
desserts at our Simply Soup event. We need cooks as well as
soup lovers, so please let us know if you can help! $8 if pay on
day of event.
SHOPPING TRIP — Park Meadows Mall
Thursday December 1 9:00 AM $5 ($8 non-members)
If you want to get your Christmas shopping done early and during
the week when the crowds are smaller, sign up to go to Park
Meadows Mall and shop on your own for the day. The bus will
load back to return to the Center at 2:00 PM. Lunch will be on
your own at the mall. Fee is for transportation.
OUT TO LUNCH —“Pappadeax Seafood Kitchen” in
Greenwood Village
Wednesday, December 7 11:00 AM $5 ($8 non-members)
Pappadeax Seafood is famous for New Orleans specialties like
gumbos and creole style recipes, but they also serve fish cooked
almost anyway you can think of, even “naked.” Fee is for
transportation.
THEATER — “Fiddler on the Roof” at the Air Force Academy
Sunday, December 4 12:30 PM $56.40 ($59.40 non-members)
A perennial favorite musical featuring songs we know and love
like “Sunrise Sunset”, “To Life,” and “Matchmaker.” We have
main floor tickets at the Academy this time. The play begins at
2:00 PM. No meal included. Fee is for ticket and transportation.
HOLIDAY MYSTERY TRIP
Friday December 9 9:00 AM $15 ($18 non-members)
Come join us for a star-filled celebration of the season. You won’t
want to miss this special event. We will stop for a fun lunch,
which will be on your own. Fee is for ticket and transportation.
MONTHLY POTLUCK - Holiday Dinner
Monday, December 19 12:30 PM Bring a dish or pay $5 ($8 nonmembers)
The Center will supply turkeys and hams, and members will bring
their favorite family dishes to share for this anticipated annual event.
Please sign up for what dish you’ll contribute. Day of event charge is
$7 for members and $10 for non-members.
TOUR — Governor’s Residence at the Boettcher Mansion
Monday December 12 9:00 AM $8 ($11 non-members)
There is something magical about stately buildings decorated for
the holidays, so get in the spirit by joining us on this trip to the
Governor’s Residence. Note that you may need to stand in line
outside, so dress for the weather. We will not be stopping for a
meal. Fee is for transportation only.
OUT TO DINNER —“White Fence Farm” in Lakewood
Thursday, December 29 4:00 PM $9 ($12 non-members)
Known for their beautiful holiday decorations, which will still be up,
and good home-cooked chicken dinners served family style, this
is a meal you don’t want to miss. You’ll be treated to their famous
hot corn fritters, pickled red beets, creamy cole slaw, potatoes
and kidney bean salad — keep asking for more fritters and they
will come your way!!!! Fee is for transportation.
PLEASE READ BEFORE SIGNING UP FOR ACTIVITIES
On site food activities require planning and preparation well in advance of the event. As such, we ask
for everyone to sign up at least 48 hours in advance.
For all trips & excursions in which you utilize the Senior Center Transportation, there are two items that
you must possess in order to participate. We will be randomly checking for these two items, so always
have them with you. The two items are 1) File of Life and 2) either a valid drivers license or a valid state
issued picture ID. We appreciate your cooperation.
If you are attending an off-site event, please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time so
we can load the shuttles. PLEASE DO NOT park in the handicapped spaces if you are to be gone all day
to an off-site event. Other members need access to the spaces during the day. Your consideration is
appreciated.
The transportation amounts shown are “suggested donations”. We depend on your help to support our
transportation service.
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Happy Holidays and New Year
HAPPENINGS
POLISH POKER
Wednesday, December 14 1:00 PM No Charge
No special skills are needed for this afternoon of laughs. Please
sign up in advance. Be sure and bring some pennies.
AFTERNOON GAMES
Every Monday & Friday 1:00 OR 1:30 (see calendar) No Charge
Drop in for a lively afternoon of fun and games including Pinochle,
Mah Jong, Mexican Train and Canasta.
PRESENTATION — “What is Probate?”
Wednesday, December 21 1:45 PM No Charge
What is the probate process in Colorado? Should I try to avoid
probate through Estate Planning? What are the advantages to
probating an Estate? Are there any disadvantages to probating
an Estate? These and many other questions will be topics of
discussion with Estate Planning Attorney, Jaime Stewart, of
Gubbels Law Office.
SIT & BE FIT CLASS
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 AM No Charge
We have some great Sit & Be Fit videos! This exercise class
focuses on maintaining muscle strength and flexibility.
CROCHET & KNIT
Every Wednesday 1:00 PM No Charge
Bring your own project or we’ll “hook” you up with one. If you want
to learn how to knit or crochet, our ladies will teach you!
AFTERNOON MOVIE - “De-Lovely - The Cole Porter Story”
Thursday, December 22 1:00 PM $2 ($4 non-members)
If you have had your fill of Christmas Music and are ready for
some great American standards, come check out this movie about
the lives of Cole and Linda Porter, which was never less than
glamorous and wildly unconventional. Their marriage helped
inspire some of the greatest songs of the twentieth century. The
movie stars Kevin Kline and Ashley Judd. Fee includes movie and
popcorn.
CANASTA and PINOCHLE
Every Wednesday 1:00 PM No Charge
Come join us for these lively card games. If you don’t know how
to play, we’ll teach you.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Most Every Friday 9:00 AM No Charge
Topics range from annuities to tax-free Income. For a free review
of your portfolio or any of your other investments and to review
your long-term goals, please call Paul Donahue of Edward Jones
at (303-688-4220).
BUNCO
Wednesday, December 28 1:00 PM $3 ($5 non-members)
Roll the dice and try for winnings! Please sign up in advance as
this game needs tables of four. Fee is for cash prizes.
ARTS & CRAFTS (No classes in December, just time to do
your own crafts with friends)
Fridays December 2, 16 and 30 at 9:00 AM
If you enjoy sewing, knitting, crocheting or crafts in general, you’ll
find this fun-filled group a great fit. No classes, just bring your
crafts along.
SERVICES
VISITING NURSES FOOT CLINIC (by appointment)
December 7, 8 and 21 at 9:00 AM $25 fee paid to Nurse
Call in or sign up at the front desk to schedule your appointment.
Colleen and her associates will take good care of your feet.
BINGO FOR FUN
December 6 and 27 is White Elephant 1:30 PM No Charge
Bingo is great entertainment for everyone, and it’s only a nickel a
card! Come and enjoy the antics of our new bingo callers. Bring
at White Elephant gift on the 27th — what will you be taking
home?
FOOT REFLEXOLOGY (by appointment)
Tuesday December 6 1:00 PM & Friday Dec 2, 9 & 16 9:00 AM
$10 for 30 minutes paid to Therapist
Sign up at the Front Desk to reap the benefits of reflexology under
the capable hands of Irene Baertsch. A special grant makes this
service available at a very affordable rate. Thirty minute sessions
are available Call early to schedule your appointment!
SENIORZART CLASSES
December 1 and 15 2:00 PM $3 per class ($5 non-members)
No art experience or talent is needed for these fun and relaxing
creative programs. You will complete a project each class.
HEARING SCREENING CLINIC (by appointment)
Friday December 9 10:15 AM
This FREE hearing screening is offered once a month at the Senior Center and includes cleaning and checking all types of hearing
aids as well as ear wax removal. Please sign up in advance at the
front desk.
V FOR VETERANS & VICTORY GROUP
Friday, December 2 1:00 PM No Charge
Veterans, and all who believe in those who have served our
country, are welcome to be a part of this group. This month Don
Busi will share the experiences of his father who fought in Europe
in WWII, and will recount their adventure together going back to
Europe in recent years. Don has written a book called, Knockin’
on Heaven’s Door: A True Story of Courage and Sacrifice”
which will be the theme of his presentation.
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Of INTEREST
Early financials are in from the biggest fundraiser
of the year, both monetarily and in terms of
volunteers. This looks to be the most successful
event ever, with more than 750 people coming
through the doors, not including the 80 outside
vendors and all the areas organized by the Senior
Center. Final results will be forth coming, but here
are the initial income figures:
Tables and tables of one-of-a-kind items were
Craft Sales: $2777
Silent Auction: $1952
lovingly made and sold by our Seniors, as we
have such generous and talented members.
Book Sale: $273
Grandma’s Attic: $905
The booth was a huge success.
Bake Sale: $1394
Booth’s Sold:
$5155
Special thanks to the following individuals
who headed up the various booths:
Craft Booth: Ruth Klym & Maggie Janick
Bake Sale: Joan Marshall
Book Sale: Carlene Maher
Silent Auction: Bob & Barbara Rotruck
VPs of Fundraising & Grandma’s Attic:
Dee Thompson & Irene Henning
A special recognition also to Gene Gray
our balloon artist, Rich Smoski our emcee,
Phyliss Tumey our Facility Chairman, and
our fabulous and energized Debbi Hayne.
Gene Gray and Fran Filyau (above)
had as much fun as the kids making
balloon animals, and those bowling
ball lady bugs (right) were a big hit.
A note from the Editor:
It’s hard to put into words what I saw and
experienced at this 19th Annual Craft Show. I’d
been hearing about it since I started working here a
few months ago, and obviously had been seeing the
crafters diligently gearing up - however, I was
blown away by what an undertaking this was, how
professionally it was run, and the vast numbers of
volunteers who worked to make it come off so
spectacularly. I’ve been involved with non-profit
organizations for the last 20 years, as a volunteer or
paid staff, and I’ve never witnessed anything quite
Neither Ruth Klym nor Debbi
Haynie lost those gorgeous
smiles through it all
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Baked goods were flying off the tables because
“no one can bake like Seniors” who do it from
scratch. Rita Manning, Sandy Prichard, Joan
Marshall and Dorothy Keilwitz set it all up.
Maggie Janick took a moment
away from a busy cash box at the
craft booth to restock items
Phyllis Tumey was there,
like many, from sun-up to
sun-down.
Judy Pollock’s hand
painted glasses were
too pretty to drink from,
but which sold out
like this. Usually it’s just a few who carry the
load for everyone. Not so here - from baked
goods to donations, to helping set up, work the
event or teardown, it was a unified, enthusiastic
and unbelievably energized and hardworking
group of folks I’m very proud to be associated
with. It’s all of you who make this so special.
Hats off to everyone who made those beautiful
items and to each of you who played a role. I
hope I can keep up with you!!! As your motto
says, ―this ain’t your mamas Senior Center.‖
~ Deb Santy
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AROUND OUR COMMUNITY
Saturday December 3 — 5:30 PM
The 51st Lions Club holiday dinner for seniors
in Panorama Hall at the Senior Center. Call or
stop at the front desk in advance to sign up.
Tuesday, December 13 - 12:00 Noon
(transportation leaving at 11:15 AM)
IREA holiday luncheon for seniors at Douglas
County Events Center. Call or stop at the front
desk in advance to sign up.
Odette’s Cuisine—Holiday Brunch
This class will teach you how to make a stuffed turkey breast (stuffed with spinach, ground turkey and
spices) with a Madeira Sauce, salmon cakes, soufflé,
quiche and a caramelized baked rice pudding with
sauce Anglaise for dessert.
Saturday December 3 11-1:30 PM
$37 Meadows Resident; $39 non-resident
$3 discount if register by Nov 2
Fast, Low-Cost Healthy Weeknight Meals
It may be the busy holiday season, but you can still
eat healthy with quick meals. You will learn how to
make Mexican pasta, a black bean dish with peanut
sause, and Indian chicken coconut curry
Tuesday December 6 12:15-2:30 PM
$27 Meadows Resident; $32 non-resident
SATURDAY RECYCLING BEGINS DEC 3RD
The address above is a school warehouse building
Look for signs pointing the way
The Green Team is looking for volunteers for 2 hour
shifts on Saturdays between 9-1. What a great
opportunity to do your part for the environment.
Call Chuck Wilson at 720-250-7975 to help
Call 303-814-2238 to register
Latin inspired steps done at a slower pace, set to music you know and love.
Move and shimmy your way to better health.
Tuesdays 11:45 AM -12:30 PM (downstairs aerobic studio)
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OUR ROCKIN ’ MEMBERS
Happy Birthday
DECEMBER
BIRTHDAYS
1st
Ken Standen, Karen Wright, Elaine
Brown
2nd L. Karl Denton
3rd Fred Adam
4th Renate Shafer, Carl Jernegan
6th Marilyn Carstens, Teri Ronto
7th John Berry, Sandi Metcalf
8th Janna McKinzie, John Ehrgott
9th Max Stricker, Wayne Galvani
10th Fern Koehn
11th Bob Aveyard
13th Bette Winkler
14th Tom Johnson, Gorman Smith, Don
Buttram, John Buckley
15th Dorothy Jones, Tom Ferguson
16th Frankie Clark, Sherrie Carlile
17th Darlene Dennison
18th Harry Thompson
19th Phyllis Frindt
20th Alice Treibitz, Bobbie Van Horn
21st Rex Bales, Lane Martz
22nd Henry Peck, Maggie Smith, Donald
Clanton, Jim Clements
23rd Johnny Stewart
24th La Verne Yurik
25th Betty Gelroth, Esther White, Helen
Rubenstein, Virginia McCoy,
Carolynn Pankow
26th Jean Bartz
28th Bill Kelly, Eva Joan Wernz, Carolyn
Katzoff
30th Rita Crenshaw, Chet Paul
31st Izetta Storms, Mildred Stewart, Ruth
Hilinski
SeniorzArt participant, Elaine Weaver, entered this mixed media piece,
entitled, “Midnight at the Oasis (Don‟t Bring Your Camel)”, in the Front
Range Art Exhibit at the Phillip S. Miller Library. She received an
HONORABLE MENTION AWARD for her artwork.
CONTACT LIST
Fun & Games
Mah Jong - Sharon Lee 720-842-1497
Monday Bridge - Louisa Allen 720-733-9690
Duplicate & Marathon Bridge - Steve Wheeler 303-660-4047
Bunco & Polish Poker - Dolores Larson 303-663-1556
Other Table Games - Join our gamers: Scrabble, trivial Pursuit, Mexican
Train and more.
Bingo - Contact the front desk for dates and details at 403-688-9498
Athletic Interest
Tennis (Men, Women & Doubles) Mike and Betty Nichols 303-660-0578
Bowling League - Paul Ilgen 303-660-9860
Softball Teams - Wes Johnson 303-688-3056
and Preston Shepherd 303-284-4274
Golf Leagues (9 & 18 Hole) - Phyllis Tumey 303-688-5610
and Logan Counts 303-688-4651
Hiking Club - Phyllis Tumey 303-688-5610
Clubs
Crafts & Quilting - Open
Investment Club - MaryAnn Edward 303-688-5759
Singles Only - Open
Civic Interest
Civitan - Bernie Funk - 303-663-1721
AARP - Ann Walker - 303-706-9633
VOA & Meals on Wheels Debbi Haynie - 720-733-4488
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WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING
“We don‟t have opportunities to get out
and travel much anymore, nor do we get
out to see people as much, so this was a
very special weekend. We were so
impressed with everything and the
people were all so congenial. We
couldn‟t believe all the little details, like
getting your menu and ordering as the
bus was going down the road - and
having our meals ready as soon as we
arrived at the restaurant.”
~ Ken (& Dorothy) Jones
“I got to know people better on this trip.
It was really all about the people, and
they were great. It doesn‟t really matter
where we go, we just have fun when we
get together like that.”
~ Dee Thompson
The Gondola Adventure in Telluride. The
views from atop were incredible
“I give so much credit to those who
planned this; it couldn‟t have been any
nicer. We loved having the hospitality
room and it was a great way for
everyone to visit and talk about the
day‟s scenery, which was incredible.”
~ Cay Stender
Imagine getting on a bus with more than
30 other people, some you know and
some you don’t, realizing that you’re stuck
with them for the next 3 days? When a
group of members took a weekend trip for
the first time in a number of years, no one
quite knew what to expect. But ask any of
them, and they are ready to go again!
The sights were breathtaking, the food
and lodging good, Terry and Ben Shipley’s leadership was outstanding, but best
of all were the friendships made and
grown. The memories will last a lifetime.
―It was a phenomenal trip - I wished we
had another day. The group just
„gelled‟ and we had so much fun. It
didn‟t matter whether you were friends
or didn‟t know anyone, whether you
were single or a couple, we just all
became great friends. The scenery was
breathtaking, but it was the people that
made the trip.”
~ Irene Henning
The Sneffels Range vista. The aspens
were at their peak of color
The Golf League ended for the
season with a great final BBQ
lunch at Red Hawk Ridge.
Thanks to Phyllis Tumey and
Logan Counts for many good
memories.
Raquel Van Leer and Cloyde
Snook danced for the crowd at
the New Member Orientation
Pancake Breakfast at
Applebees Fundraiser.
What a delicious
morning it was as Jo
DeGesu (picture on left)
serves up pancakes and
as Dolores Larson,
Frankie Valdez, Dee
Thompson and Dottie
Gunner get ready for a
breakfast (at right) to
benefit the Senior
Center. Thanks to all
who helped or came.
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Halloween Tricksters — Staff members Deb, Terry, Debbi
and Valerie, along with Receptionist Joan Goldberg
RO CKIN ’ AC TIVITY SIG N UP SHEET
December 2011
Name: ___________________________________________
Member: _________
Guest: _________
Telephone: ________________________
DATE
ACTIVITY
TIME
MEMBER
NON-MEMBER
DAY OF
Thu December 1
SHOPPING TRIP — Park Meadows
9:00 AM
$5
$8
N/A
Fri December 2
―V‖ for Veterans & Victory Group
1:00 PM
No Charge
No Charge
N/A
Sun December 4
Theater — “Fiddler on the Roof”
12:30 PM
$56.40
$59.40
N/A
Mon December 5
Simply Soup
12:30 PM
$5
$7
$8
Wed December 7
Out to Lunch — ―Pappadeax Seafood‖
10:45 AM
$5
$8
N/A
Fri December 9
Holiday Mystery Trip
9:00 AM
$15
$18
NA
Mon December 12
TOUR — Governor’s Mansion
9:00 AM
$8
$11
N/A
Thu December 14
Polish Poker
1:00 PM
No Charge
No Charge
N/A
Mon December 19
Monthly Potluck— Holiday Dinner
12:30 PM
$5 or bring dish
$8 or bring item
$7/10
Wed December 21
Presentation— What is Probate?
1:45 PM
No Charge
No Charge
N/A
Thu December 22
Afternoon Movie & Popcorn —
“De-Lovely - The Cole Porter Story”
1:00 PM
$2
$4
N/A
Wed December 28
Bunco
1:00 PM
$3
$5
N/A
Thu December 29
Out to Dinner — ―White Fence Farm‖
4:00 PM
$9
$11
N/A
December 6 & 27
Bingo for Fun
1:30 PM
5 cents a card
5 cents a card
N/A
December 1,15 & 29 Bingo – ―Slammers‖
10:00 AM
$7
$10
N/A
December 1 & 15
SeniorzArt Class
2:00 PM
$3
$5
N/A
December 8 & 22
Brunch & Bingo — ―Slammers‖
9:00 AM
$7
$10
N/A
Total Paid: __________________________________
Cash or Ck #: _________ VISA/MC_____________
Date Paid: __________________________________
Do you have a “File of Life” on file?
Yes ____
PAID
No ____
You must have one to use our transportation!
Receptionist: _________________________________
Please remember to sign in at the receptionist desk every time you visit the Senior Center and write in all the
activities you are doing that day. It‟s important that we keep accurate records of participation. Thank you.
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Activity
Sign Up for
December is
Monday
November 28th
Watch 9-NEWS to get the latest on
Center closures and/or late openings. Our information will be
scrolled across the bottom of the
screen.
Just a reminder that winter weather
is here. We occasionally close the
Center to keep everyone safe and off
icy and snowy roads. We will not
always follow Douglas County
School closures.
WATCH 9-NEWS FOR
CENTER WEATHER
CLOSURES
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Castle Rock, CO 80104
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SENIOR CENTER
CASTLE ROCK, CO
80104
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