Anthem Ranch

Anthem Ranch
New Year 2011 Issue
Yet another year
spent with my feet
firmly planted in the
ground?
Wondering what’s in store for
Colorado’s Best Selling Active Adult Community in 2011?
Find Out Inside!
Del Webb at Anthem Ranch
J AN U AR Y
2 011
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16583 Las Brisas Drive Broomfield, CO 80023
Hours-Tuesday-Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm
Monday Hours– 1:30-5:30pm
Online: www.delwebb.com/colorado
Office Number 303-604-5440
New Year’s Resolution 2011
INSIDE THIS
ISSUE
2nd Annual
Cast-Iron
Chef Challenge January
22nd
Show case
Homes
Community
Newsletter
Community
Events—Pick
Your Favorite
to Attend
Happy New Year from the
entire team here at Del
Webb. A tradition that
many people enjoy each
year is setting fun and challenging resolutions. For
each of the past 50 years
Del Webb has resolved to
just one goal - improving
the quality of life for our
homeowners.
Many people think our purpose is developing land
and building houses.
While it is true that Del
Webb is exceptional at
these, they are not the main
purpose upon which we
embark each day. The real
mission of Del Webb is
introducing our customers
to the amazing quality of
life that is possible in our
communities.
2011 is the best year yet
for you to experience what
your life would be like at
Anthem Ranch. You are
invited to any of our
monthly community events
where you will meet homeowners similar to yourself
so you can develop a very
real sense of what living at
Anthem Ranch is like.
Take advantage of our
events to test drive the
community. Discover all
the opportunities that our
homeowners enjoy each
day; the big and little
things that make Anthem
Ranch a great place to call
home.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT
ANTHEM RANCH:
Saturday, January 22nd:
Cast Iron Chef Event 25pm– Anthem Ranch
Sales Pavilion
Saturday, January 22nd:
Cabaret Night and Swinttime– 6pm-8pm– Aspen
Lodge Recreation Center
Join Us In Our Annual New
Year’s Resolution by Coming
to A Community Event
Take us up on our New
Year’s resolution and discover first hand the quality
of life the residents at Anthem Ranch enjoy. If you
find something in our
newsletter you would like
to attend please call your
us to ensure your reservation for the event. You
will also see an upcoming
events page in our magazine issues each month.
Here is to a happy, healthy
and prosperous 2011!
Nate, Dave, Mel and Tom
Saturday, January 29th:
Home and Garden Show
9-12pm– Aspen Lodge
Recreation Center
Sunday, February 6th:
Super Bowl Party– 4pm–
Aspen Lodge Recreation
Center
Sunday, February 13th:
Valentine’s Brunch–
11am –1pm– Aspen
Lodge Recreation Center
Saturday, February 26th:
Mardi Gras– 6-9pm– Aspen Lodge Recreation
Center
Saturday, March 19th:
Celtic Celebration– 69pm– Aspen Lodge Recreation Center
MUST CALL 303-6045440 TO RSVP!
Come meet your future tennis partner,
hiking buddies, fitness instructor
and neighborhood Cast Iron Chef!
Come experience life in a Del Webb community as we kick off the new year
with a special Weekend of Renewal. There’s never been a better time to
explore the world of smart retirement.
JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF RENEWAL
Don’t miss our special celebration.
Saturday, January 22nd
s Cast Iron Chef Event - 2pm - 5pm
Enjoy food, wine and music as you watch our Gourmet Cooking
Club show off their skills at the Sales Pavilion.
Plus! Register to win one of two
$250 Williams-Sonoma Gift Cards!
s Cabaret Night with “Swingtime” - 7pm - 8:30pm
Enjoy the live music and dancing of “Swingtime”, a group of men
and women who perform the classic music of the 30’s, 40’s & the
Big Band Era at the Aspen Lodge Recreation Center!
Sunday, January 23rd
s Pottery Class - 10am
Bring your grandchildren to the Aspen Lodge Recreation Center
and enjoy a pottery lesson.
Must RSVP to 303.604.5440 by Wednesday, January 19th.
At least one resident must be 55 years of age or better, a limited number of residents may be younger and no one under 19
years of age. Some residents may be younger than 55. Community Association fees required. Prices reflect base prices and are
subject to change without notice. Lot premiums may apply. Details available upon request. Photography is for illustrative purposes only and
is not intended to be an actual representation of a specific community, neighborhood, or any completed improvements being offered. ©2011
Pulte Home Corporation. *No purchase or sales presentation is necessary to enter. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning.
Begins 2:00pm and ends at 5:00pm on 1/22/2011. Must be present to win. Open to legal residents of the state of CO, 18 and older at the
time of entry. Odds of winning depend upon the number of entries received.
Anthem Ranch
New Homes from the $250’s
Highway 7 and Lowell Blvd.
in Broomfield
delwebb.com/colorado • 303-604-5440
Anthem Ranch
Community News
THE ASPEN LODGE
January
2011
Top 10 2011 New Year's Resolutions for Active Adults
Mary Carol Herwood, Yahoo! Contributor Network
Being a septuagenarian, I believe I can be a spokesperson for active adults with regard to New Year's
Resolutions. Speaking for myself, I suspect I would have a different set of goals than a 30-something
man or woman. I therefore post the following list of resolutions which my fellow golden-
agers might want to ponder.
1. I will exercise by walking a distance of one mile at least twice a week.
It is tempting, particularly if you live alone, to stay in your robe and slippers if you have
nothing planned for the day. Getting up and out may set the tone for a constructive afternoon
when you have finished your walk.
2. I will make plans more often to call a friend to take in a play or a movie, stop for a
bite to eat and chit-chat about this and that.
It takes effort to schedule time with old friends when mind and body tell you to stay at home
and catch up on your TV programs or the newspaper or even sleep.
3. I will clean out my closets and drawers, discarding worthless possessions which I
haven't used for two or three years.
It is amazing how much we can accumulate, thinking that we will find a use for that gadget
or article of clothing that has been gathering dust for several years. The Salvation Army,
Goodwill Industries or the St. Vincent de Paul Society will find a grateful recipient of your
cast-offs and you will have a more streamlined place to live.
4. I will volunteer my time for a worthy cause.
Organizations love active adults for their loyalty, their work ethic, and their attendance habits. There are so many places to volunteer - Meals on Wheels, Literacy Volunteers, readers
for elementary classrooms, drivers for elderly people who have doctors' appointments,
church organizations, baby-sitting for grandchildren.
5. I will take an adult education class at my nearby high school.( or Aspen Lodge)
It is always good to learn something new - perhaps Spanish, or a computer course, or flower
arranging, swimming or line dancing. The opportunity to meet new people with similar values is a bonus when taking a class.
6. I will read at least one book each month.
So many books and so little time. It is best to set aside a certain time during the day to do
some serious reading. Keeping your mind active is vital as you advance in years. You can go
online to your public library to request a book - they will notify you when it is in. It will
cost you 25 cents when you pick it up, but that is much less expensive than buying the book.
7. I will reduce frivolous spending.
Impulse buying can diminish your cash if this is a problem you have. Picking up unnecessary items - whether they be food, clothing or household items - may be a symptom of boredom or even unhappiness. You are never too old to put aside something for a rainy day.
8. I will Go Green.
Recycling your old newspapers, bottles, even clothing is helping our planet to survive. Cutting back on fuel consumption, both at home and in your car is a benefit. Turn out the lights
and lower your thermostat when you leave the house. Collect rainwater to use in your garden. Become conscious of ways to conserve energy, power and water.
9. I will do one good thing for myself each day.
This is a tricky one, because it may involve frivolous spending (7), or indulging yourself by
staying in bed for a day (1), or taking a long ride in your car just for the joy of it (8). The
important thing to remember is that you are worth it. You have lived this long and most
likely have achieved many things. Altering your pattern may not be your best course.
Which brings us to #10. Yes, #10 may be the best resolution of all for an active adult.
10. I will not make any New Year's Resolutions in 2012.
Aspen Lodge Holiday Hours
January 1, 2011 New Year‘s Day, CLOSED
*Important Announcement*
Please check the Portal for advice on
winter watering
Phone Numbers:
Ted Wiegman, Community Manager — 303-665-1256 x115
Susan Cwik, Administrative/Covenants Coordinator— 303-665-1256 x 114
Cindy Gerhardt, Lifestyle Director— 303-665-1256 x 111
Amy Bazinet-Broadhurst, Member Services Coordinator—303-665-1256 x 100
Thomas Alderman, Maintenance Manager—303-665-1256 x 106
Jennifer Nehls , Recreation Associate—303-665-1256 x 110
Kelly Pizzuto, Recreation Associate—-303-665-1256 x 110
Aspen Lodge Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday 7:00AM-9:00PM
Saturday-Sunday 8:00AM-6:00PM
Committee Reports
Common Areas Committee
This fall has continued to be a busy time
for the committee. We have completed a
final inspection of Filing 12; this is the
common areas along Anthem Ranch
Road from Lindsey Dr. south to Lowell
Blvd. and along Wilson Drive, Belford
Circle and Quandry Loop. The landscaper has replaced most shrubs and
trees that have died but there is still some
work to be completed in the spring. The
committee will then do another inspection to assure the work was completed.
We have also been monitoring the shrub
and tree replacement in Filing 14; this is
the area surrounding Silver Mountain
Loop. We also assured the retaining
wall repair on the south side was completed. There are still a few shrubs that
need to be replanted along this wall. A
final inspection will be done next summer. This winter we will be reviewing
proposals from the developer to improve
the drainage in the cobble channel on the
north side and in the natural grass area
on the south side.
Last August we began working with our
landscaper to address the overwatering
in some of the open space areas. They
have been working with the developer‘s
landscape architect to review the programs for every controller and this winter they will convert them to shorter,
cycle soak periods. You will be hearing
more about this in the future. We are
also working with the city and developer to add pressure reducing valves in
the irrigation system where we had
problems of blown sprinkler heads and
valves last summer. In addition, this
winter we will be reviewing the remote
communication system for proper signal
strength so we assure every controller is
communicated with so we can fully
utilize the remote weather station. This
will prevent watering during rain showers. The committee also did an inspection of the pathways throughout the
community to determine where repairs
were necessary. You may have seen the
green markings as you walk along.
These repairs will be made in the near
future and then a final inspection will be
made. Please note the pathway along
Anthem Ranch Road is not the HOA
responsibility. This will be the city‘s to
maintain when they do final acceptance.
This should occur in 2011.
Last, but not least, the committee is
preparing to do a complete inventory
of all trees and shrubs in the open
space we maintain to determine where
all dead trees and shrubs need to be
replaced and where we might recommend they do not need to be replaced.
Once complete the committee can
make recommendations to the BOD
and they can work with the budget and
finance committee to put a long term
plan in place that won‘t strain the community budget. The committee will
also help prepare amendments to the
Site Development Plan (SDP), where
necessary, for approval by the city.
AREA News
Your Anthem Ranch Environmental
Awareness committee is pleased to
welcome two new members-----Karla
Allen and Paul Classen. Our focus in
the new year will be on water conservation. The very large volume of water usage throughout Anthem Ranch is
a concern, as emphasized by a recent
letter received from Broomfield. Our
committee will strive to educate homeowners and to come up with suggestions for reducing our water usage. So
stay tuned!
A Note From Ted, Community Manager
An issue has come up in the pool
and spa area that we need the community‘s help with. We have a requirement that states that everyone
using the swimming pool or spa
must take a shower before entering
the water. The rule is in place for
two main reasons. One, it is an issue
of cleanliness for everyone that goes
into the water. By showering off
before entering the pool area you
remove a majority of loose hair and dirt
that adheres to your body throughout
the day. You will also remove the coating of sweat on your body if you have
worked out in the gym prior to going to
the pool area. The second reason for
showering goes hand in hand with the
first reason. If we carry less dirt and
hair into the pool- our filter systems will
not have to work as hard keeping the
water clean. This will save the associa-
tion money in both utility costs and
pool chemicals. We are asking that all
of our pool users- lap swimmers, water
aerobics classes. spa users- take that
extra couple of minutes to shower off
before entering the pool deck. Together we can make a difference.
Tell us your thoughts!
Surveys, Surveys, Surveys
Veterans Day Celebration
Lifestyle Survey
10 being the highest rating.‖ The average rating was 8.49..
The lifestyle team has started using a
free service, Survey Monkey, to create surveys after events. If you attend an event that you had to register
for, you will receive an email with a
link to a survey or you can find it
posted on the portal. We would love
to hear your thoughts so we can use
your input for future events. Help us
make your parties and celebrations
the best they can be by taking a few
minutes to fill out these surveys!
Thanks!
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We sent out a survey on this event via
Survey Monkey. The first question
was ―What did you think about the
Veterans Day Celebration?‖ Out of 35
responses, all 35 were positive.
Thanksgiving Harvest Feast
Lifestyle Survey
We sent out a survey on this event via
Survey Monkey. The first question
was ―What did you think about the
Thanksgiving Harvest Feast?‖ Out of
41 responses, 37 were positive. We
also asked ―Overall, how would you
rate the event? 1 being the lowest and
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Cabaret Night with Mark Stone
The Mentalist Lifestyle Survey
We sent out a survey on this event via
Survey Monkey. The first question
was ―What did you think about the
Cabaret Night with Mark Stone the
Mentalist?‖ Out of 28 responses, 26
were positive. We also asked ―Overall,
how would you rate the event? 1 being
the lowest and 10 being the highest
rating.‖ The average rating was 8.87.
If you wish, you may request a complete copy of all surveys from Cindy
Gerhardt, Lifestyle Director.
Club and Community News
Anthem Ranch Gourmet Club
Planning Meeting for 2011
The Anthem Ranch Gourmet Club
will hold a planning meeting for 2011
at 7 p.m. on January 12th at Aspen
Lodge. Dessert and coffee will be
served. You are invited to attend the
meeting whether you are a member or
are just interested in learning about
the club. The evening agenda will
include: reviewing dinner guidelines;
options for setting dinner dates; picking themes for the 2011 dinners; and
sign-ups for committees. Membership, which is open for couples and
singles, is currently 140 diners. Prospective members may wish to visit
the Gourmet Club web site at:
www.AnthemRanchGourmetClub
.com. For further questions, please
call Dale Hannan at 303-413-1791 or
Harriet Shaw at 303-666-6876.
Men’s Golf
Even with the snow and cold weather
upon us, progress has been made on
scheduling the 4th Annual Anthem
Ranch Men‘s Golf Scramble. All
golfers—please mark your 2011 calendars to show the scramble being
played on May 18th. As for the last 3
years, we will play at the Thorncreek
Golf Course which is located about a
15 minute drive from Anthem Ranch
on Washington Blvd and 138th Street in
Thornton. The cost will be the same as
2010--$52 to include green fees, cart,
practice balls, grill lunch with a drink
(this includes bar well drinks) and
prizes. The sign-up sheet should go up
in late March-early April. In 2010 we
had 52 golfers, and there is always
room to enlarge the field. The adhoc
committee for this event includes:
Dave Steedle, Jerry Marxhausen, Norm
Kvern, Rick Morgan, Ken Besse and
Sam Beeler. Please contact any of
these men for additional information.
Covenant’s Corner
Holiday Lighting and Decorations Reminder
Please remember that holiday lighting, artifacts and other decorative landscaping items will need to be
removed no later than January 15th. Illumination of lighting will be allowed only between November
25th and January 5th.
Happy Holidays!
And THANK YOU for making 2010
an awesome year at Anthem Ranch!
Anthem Ranch Veterans News
Will Staub, Seaman, United States Coast Guard, 1942-1946.
Will served on the USS Samuel Chase driving the LST‘s loaded with US
servicemen onto Omaha Beach during D-Day, June 6, 1944. The Samuel
Chase then became a Hospital Ship to transport the dead and wounded back
to England. Will and his lovely wife, Mary Jo, moved to Anthem Ranch to be
close to their children and grandchildren.
The date for the next ARVets meeting is Wednesday, January 5,
Heroes Among Us
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January Lifestyle Offerings
The following information is a courtesy to our Residents. Anthem
Ranch Community Association or
Capital Consultants Management
Corporation are in no way affiliated
or endorse the companies or individuals presenting the workshops,
classes, seminars, programs, etc.
All listed activities take place at the
Aspen Lodge unless otherwise indicated in the description. There are
no refunds on listed activities unless
they are cancelled by the instructor
or Association. All activities must
have the specified minimum number
of registrants by the deadline date or
they will be cancelled.
Eldora Skiing with RTD
Every Tuesday beginning January
4th, 2011 through March 29th, 2011,
Senior-Ride will offer transportation
to the Eldora Ski Resort. The bus will
depart the Longmont Senior Center at
8:15 a.m. The bus makes a scheduled
stop at the East Boulder Recreation
Center at 9:00 a.m. and then travel to
the Eldora Ski Resort. The bus will
leave Eldora at approximately 2:15
p.m. to return to Boulder and Longmont. The fare is $5.00 round-trip for
seniors 65 and older and $10.00
roundtrip for all other passengers.
Just show up at least 15 minutes in
advance at one of the locations listed.
Groups of 20 or more seniors (64
years and older) pay $22 each for lift
tickets.
SCFD Free Days
SCFD (Scientific and
Cultural Facilities District) has six regional
institutions that provide
free admission to Colorado residents on select
days of the year. Free Days are
funded in part by the citizens of the
metro area via the SCFD 0.1% sales
and use tax. It's a great value. Check
out the dates below and have a free
day or check out their web site at
www.scfd.org
Denver Art Museum – 1/1
Denver Botanic Gardens @ Chatfield
– 1/7
Denver Zoo – 1/8 & 1/24
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
– 1/9 & 1/31
Denver Botanic Gardens – 1/17
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No Sew Quilt
Wall Hanging Class
Mondays, January 3, 10, 17, 24
& 31
1:00-3:00 PM
$29
Students will have a choice of color
schemes; Red or Turquoise/Sage. The
quilt is a classic quilt design that is an
ideal beginner project. The project is a
no-sew quilt wall hanging. All supplies
are included in the class fee. Fun, easy
and rewarding. If students finish the
project early there are complimentary
designs that are available. A 20% discount will be offered for additional kits
to students. Students need to bring:
Scissors and Pins (Seam Ripper Optional). Sign up at the Aspen
Lodge front desk.
Beginning Acrylic
Painting Class
Tuesdays, January 4, 11, 18, 25
10:00 AM-12:00 PM
$5 for first class
$20 each class after
Calling all Painters or anyone who
ever thought they might like to paint.
ALL supplies are provided for these
classes so you don‘t have to purchase
ANYTHING. We will paint on a variety of surfaces from cardboard, to
glass, pottery, wood, canvas and who
knows what else! The focus of this
class is fun! You don‘t have to have
ANY previous experience or training.
Why not give it a try? Sign up for
each class at the front desk or call
the instructor Sandee Franz at 303655-0028 (or email at
[email protected])
Morning Bingo
January 4
10:30 AM-12:00 PM
$5 Donation
Come to the Aspen Lodge and join
your neighbors for a fun morning of
Bingo. All the donations will go back
to the winners of each game. There is
no need to register. Please bring exact change.
Osaana Fitness Talk
Wednesday, January 5
1:00-2:00 PM
Free
OSAANA is a lifestyle approach to
fitness that is based on sensible, moderate exercise and nutrition that supports active longevity and fosters optimal health on an individual basis. Optimal health is what we all have when
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our minds and bodies are working in
concert, each supporting the function and
acuity of the other. OSAANA of Boulder
will have representatives here on the
January 5th at 1pm to present an informational session on the effects of exercise and diet on brain function and physical capabilities. The session will focus
first on general information about how
and what types of exercise supports brain
function and what exercises best support
bone health and muscular retention or
development. Once the exercise quotient
has been covered they will address nutrition from a point of supporting brain
function and keeping the body at optimal
potential. . Sign up at the Aspen Lodge
front desk.
Front Range Community College
Open House
Thursday, January 6
1:00-2:00 PM
Free
Come and meet the instructors for the
upcoming Front Range Community College spring courses held here at the Aspen Lodge. They will give a brief course
outlines. Coffee and treats provided as
well as a $10.00 discount coupon (for the
spring classes) to each person that
comes.
Wet-on-Wet Oil Class
Thursday, January 6
1:00-4:30 PM
$45
We will be painting a scene that might
be from a spot near Vista Ridge. The
picture will include a small mountain in
the distance with a host of evergreens
close up and further away. The centerpiece of this picture is the small stream
with a tiny waterfall in the foreground.
This is a wonderful Fall scene that is so
typical of the Colorado mountains. Sign
up for each class at the front desk or
call the instructor Sandee Franz at 303
-655-0028 (or email at
[email protected])
Club Fair
Saturday, January 8
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Free
The purpose of the Club Fair is to acquaint all residents with existing and
newly established clubs. Each person can
visit a table for club information and talk
to the club members regarding future
activities. New Anthem Ranch residents
are highly encourage to visit the Club
Fair and meet your neighbors and begin
getting involved.
January Lifestyle Offerings Cont.
Writing Like A Pro with Front
Range Community College
(SENR1006-001)
Tuesdays,
January 11-February 8
3:00-4:30 PM
$75
Taught By: Bill Burns (an Anthem Ranch Resident)
James Lee Burke opens The Glass
Rainbow with the following passage:
―The room I had rented…seemed more
reflective of New Orleans than a river
town in Mississippi….the courtyard
outside touched with mist off the river,
the pastel walls deep in shadow and
stained with lichen above the flower
beds, the brick walkways smelling….‖Ernest Hemingway opens A
Farewell to Arms with the following
passage:
―…there were pebbles and boulders,
dry and white in the sun, and the water
was clear and swiftly moving and blue
in the channels…dust they raised powdered the leaves of the trees…the dust
rising and leaves, stirred by the breeze,
falling and soldiers marching and afterward the road bare and white except for
the leaves.‖
These writers, like all good writers,
know a writer is distinguished by how
well he or she can show what they are
describing. We will see how Hemingway and Burke use the literary elements
of diction, detail, imager, syntax, and
tone to paint a powerful portrait. For
registration, please call Front Range
Community College Continuing Education office at 303-404-5465. Minimum class size is 6 and a maximum
of 24. Last day to register for or drop
the course and receive a full refund is
January 6.
Coffee Cart
Wednesday, January 12
8:00-10:00 AM
Free
Sponsored by Kanaber Group at
Merrill Lynch
Your portal advertiser,
Kanaber Group at Merrill
Lynch, is sponsoring a free
coffee cart with all the
goodies in the morning.
Please stop by to have a
cup of coffee on them and
thank our sponsor.
Free Hearing Aid Cleaning
Wednesday, January 12
9:00 AM-10:30 PM
Residents who wear hearing aids ....
make sure all systems are working
well! Family Hearing centers will
have clinicians available to begin Service Clinics to clean your hearing aids
(and ears, if needed) at No
Charge on
Wednesday, January 12th from 9:00 am
to 10:30 am in the upstairs conference
room. Please sign up at the Aspen
Lodge front desk.
Saudi Arabia by Active Minds
Wednesday, January 12
10:00-11:30 AM
Free
Sponsored by
Humana
With over 20% of
the world's proven
oil reserves, the importance of Saudi
Arabia to the United
States (and the world) has been clear
for some time. That does not mean,
however, that Saudi Arabia's place in
the world is simple or straightforward;
far from it. Join Active Minds as we
tell the story of Saudi Arabia. We will
cover Saudi history, current international relations, and the complicated
role played by Wahhabi Islam and
Sunni Islam in the country and the
region.
You must register for this lecture at
the Aspen Lodge. Registration deadline is the day of the lecture.
Valley Crest
Wednesday, January 12
1:00-2:30 PM
Free
Valley Crest Landscaping Service is
offering a free seminar to all Anthem
Ranch Residents. They will be here to
discuss whether snow count for watering dormant tree and shrubs. They will
also take the time to answer some
questions you might have in regard to
caring for your lawn and the maintenance that it requires. Please register
for this free event at the Aspen
Lodge front desk.
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Bull Market or Bear Market
Seminar & Dinner
Wednesday, January 12
6:00 PM
Free
Magnolia, 1381 Forest Park Cr.
Lafayette, CO 80026
Learn How to Protect
and Grow Your Assets
In Changing Economic Conditions
You are cordially invited to a
complimentary dinner
event featuring Frank
Oliver with Oliver
Financial Group. He will be discussing the most recent updates in safe
financial and estate planning topics:
Does your current retirement plan still
work? How to reduce or eliminate income and estate taxes for you and your
heirs How to prevent making the top
mistakes most people make with their
retirement planning How to avoid paying 40% of your IRA to Uncle Sam.
Potentially reduce your income taxes
with just one simple change How to
increase your income 50-70% over the
next decade to protect against increasing inflation How to design a retirement and estate plan to predict and
protect your future How to guarantee
that your income will last forever!
Regardless of your current retirement
situation, we politely encourage you to
join us as Frank speaks at this informative dinner event. You will definitely
come away with some valuable knowledge that will be beneficial for you and
your family. Please join us for a night
of thought provoking financial information and a wonderful meal. Register at the Aspen Lodge front desk.
Seating is LIMITED to 30 people
and the final RSVP for seating to
Wanted - Veranda Social
Greeters
It has been suggested that we have
designated greeters at the Veranda
Socials to welcome all the new residents to the evening and our Community. There is a sign up sheet at
the front desk in the registration
book for this purpose. If you are interested in being a greeter, please
sign up for the month and date of the
Veranda Social you are willing to
attend and greet new people for the
first hour or so. Thank you.
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January Lifestyle Offerings Cont.
Medieval Islamic Spain: ALAndalus with FRCC (SENR2009-001)
Thursdays, January 13-Febuary
17
1:00-3:00 PM
$100
Instructor: John Hitchcock
For several centuries, the Islamic culture of Spain, than known as AlAndalus, included participation by
Christians and Jews at high levels of
government and society and this culture shaped much of the subsequent
history of Europe. During this course
participants will explore this time in
history and a culture that was described
as the ―ornament of the world‖ because
Muslims, Jews, and Christians created
a culture of tolerance. The forces that
shaped language and identity will also
be brought forward, along with specific
remnants of Islamic influence in the
modern western culture. For registration, please call Front Range Community College Continuing Education
office at 303-404-5465. Minimum class
size is 8 and a Maximum of 24. Last
day to register for or drop the course
and receive
Movie Night- Seven Pounds
(PG-13)
Friday, January 14
6:00 PM
Free
Distraught over his wife's
death -- and convinced that
his own actions had something to do with it -- a depressed IRS agent (Will
Smith) begins plotting his
suicide, vowing to improve
the lives of seven strangers in the process. But a chance meeting with a
woman who has a life-threatening heart
defect (Rosario Dawson) makes him
think twice when their budding relationship suddenly feels a lot like love.
There is no need to register for this
event. Popcorn will be served,
BYOB.
AARP Driving Safety Course
Saturday, January 15
8:00AM-1:00 PM
$12 AARP Member/$14 NonMember
related changes in vision, hearing, and
reaction time. You do not have to take
a test. You can take quizzes home with
you for your reference. You must
register at the Aspen Lodge Front
Desk. Payment is due the first day of
class. Make check payable to AARP.
If you are an AARP member, please
bring your membership card to
class. Minimum registration is 10
maximum is 25. Deadline: January
10.
Oil Painting Class
Monday, January 17
9:00-11:00 AM
$30 or $50 if you want Michelle
to provide materials
Join Michelle Philips for beginning oil
painting classes. We will work together step-by-step and create beautiful paintings of landscapes, still life,
and portraits. No experience necessary.
Michelle Philips is a supportive and
fun instructor, and this class is designed for painters who want to explore the medium of oil painting in an
upbeat social environment. Students
can purchase their own oil painting kit,
or register for a package that includes
all materials to be provided class by
class. Make your reservations with
the Aspen Lodge front desk. Registration deadline is January 12. Payment is due the day of class to the
instructor. Minimum number of
participants is 5 and maximum is 15.
Please call Michelle at 303-522-3048
or visit Michelle's website
www.ClassicalArtAcademy.com for
more information.
Portal Training – General
Monday, January 17
10:00-11:30 AM
Free
This class covers all the functions in
your profile tab, sending emails, joining a group, the use of message
boards, using the calendar (both Community and personal/ house), and classifieds. This is a great class if you are a
beginner to the portal. You must register at the Aspen Lodge front desk.
Registration deadline is January 12.
Minimum registration is 5 and
maximum number of participants is
80.
An Affiliate of Wells Fargo Home
Mortgage - #1 Reverse Lender
FREE
 Consider taking an hour out of
your day to join us for coffee and
cookies to learn the truth about reverse mortgage loans! Get the facts
about how you can turn your equity
into TAX FREE INCOME in a lump
sum, monthly installments or a line
of credit on your primary residence.
Fees are lower than ever! Learn how
this program can be a great financial
resource to you to meet your daily
and monthly expenses
 Remodel or repair your home
 Cover your health care expenses
 Consolidate your credit card
debts
 Enjoy a higher quality of life
with a vacation home, vacations or
travel to see family
You must register at the Aspen
Lodge front desk. Registration
deadline is January 14. Minimum
registration is 5 and maximum
number of participants is 80.
Bingo
Tuesday, January 18
6:30-8:00 PM
$5 Donation
Come to the Aspen Lodge and join
your neighbors for a fun evening of
Bingo. All the donations will go
back to the winners of each game
and there will also be a progressive
jackpot. The jackpot game is played
the last game of the night. If no one
wins the jackpot the money is carried over to the next Bingo night.
There is no need to register. Please
bring exact change.
Anthem Ranch
Association Community
Coffee
Wednesday, January 19
9:00-10:00 AM
Free
This coffee is sponsored by the Anthem Ranch Community Association. It‘s a great time for general
mingling and community news. No
need to register for this event.
Are you looking for an automobile insurance discount? Take the AARP
Driver‘s Safety Course. This eight hour
course is broken up into two days.
Learn defensive driving techniques,
new traffic laws, and rules of the road.
Also find out how to adjust to age-.
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Reverse Mortgage Workshop
January 18
1:00–2:00 PM
Snacks will be served
Facilitator: Linda Snow, Reverse Mortgage Specialist
Colorado Mortgage Alliance
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January Lifestyle Offerings con’t
Helping You Keep More of
What You Make
Wednesday, January 19
1:00-2:00 PM
Free
This workshop is provided by
the CPA firm of Brad Borncamp, CPA, LLC. Please
note this brief workshop only
explains some more important aspects of estate planning and reflects the laws in place as of
August 2010. Planning is vital to
achieving financial goals. This can
seem overwhelming in light of our
busy lives. It also involves more than
just working hard, filing annual income
tax returns, and saving money. Even if
you expect your estate will be too small
to be exposed to the estate tax in the
future, there are several good reasons
to do estate planning now. Come to this
workshop for those reasons and many
more. There will be a time for Q&A.
Register at the Aspen Lodge front
desk. Registration deadline is January 12.
Veranda Social
Friday, January 21
5:00-8:30 PM
Wrap up the week with your friends
and neighbors while enjoying a beverage and hors d'oeuvres. Be part of this
twice a month event. Please bring your
favorite hors d'oeuvres to share with
your neighbors. Also, this is a BYOB
event. Soda, plates, plastic ware, cups
& napkins are provided. There is no
need to RSVP; just join us for a relaxing evening! Dancing at the third Friday Veranda Social is reserved mostly
for line dancing. Please let's all share
in the clean-up at the end of each
social or event. It really goes very
smoothly with many hands working
Cabaret Night with
―Swingtime‖
Saturday, January 22
7:00-8:30 PM
$10
afavorites like Glen Miller‘s
Moonlight Serenade, Chatanooga
Choo Choo, and Java Jive, or just singa-long. Register t the Aspen Lodge.
Maximum registration is 144. This is
a BYOB event. Registration deadline
is January 9
Splash & Pottery Grandparent & Grandchild
Day
Sunday, January 23
11:00 AM – 3:30 PM
$10 each piece
Enjoy the afternoon with your grandchildren at the Aspen Lodge. You can
have fun splashing and swimming in
the indoor pool from 11:00 am-2:00
pm. After swimming you and your
grandchild can have fun painting a
masterpiece of pottery. Register to
paint a heart bowl, heart box, heart
plate or heart mug. A great way to prepare for Valentine‘s Day. All pieces
are $10 each. You may paint one or all
items as long as it is in one hour. All
the brushes, paints/tools to paint will
be supplied. The pieces will be glazed,
fired and returned by the following
Sunday. Register at the front desk
for each piece you want to paint.
Maximum number of children is 24.
Registration deadline is January 16.
A Grandparent must swim with the
Grandchild. Any child who is toilettrained and over the age of three is
allowed to use the pools subject to
the posted Grandchildren/Minor
Pool hours. Please let's all share in
the clean-up at the end of each social
or event.
Portal Training – Admin
Monday, January 24
10:00-11:30 AM
Free
Enjoy the cabaret night at Aspen
Lodge. ―Swingtime‖ is a small group
of men and women who perform the
classic music of the 30s, 40s and big
band area. Having performed together
for over a decade, the group consists of
5 voices and an instrumental trio of
drums, bass and keyboard.
―Swingtime‖ performs arrangements in
close harmony .. . many written especially for the group. Their traditional
program is interspersed with dance and
humorous commentary from their
―MC/drummer‖. This music will make
you want to tap your feet, dance to
This class covers all the functions in
your profile tab, sending emails, joining a group, the use of message boards,
using the calendar (both Community
and personal/ house), and classifieds.
You must register at the Aspen
Lodge front desk. Registration deadline is January 18. Minimum registration is 5 and maximum number
of participants is 80.
Ladies Newcomers Coffee
Wednesday, January 26
9:00-10:00 AM
FREE
Ladies, if you have moved to Anthem
Ranch in the last six months, please
join us for coffee and light refreshments at the Aspen Lodge. This is your
chance to meet and become acquainted
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with fellow newcomer neighbors,
and to get answers to some of your
questions or other information from
a few seasoned" residents. No need
to register - just come and enjoy!
Waffle Extravaganza Pot
Luck Dinner & Game Night
Wednesday, January 26
5:30-8:30 PM
Free
Remember when you had waffles for
supper? Relive the good old days
again and enjoy some comfort food
at the waffle supper. Please call the
lodge front desk or sign up in person with your choice of: waffle
iron and your favorite waffle batter for ten people, syrup—maple,
sugar free, or flavored, meat or
meatless--sausage patties, links,
ham, or bacon, vegetable or salad,
fresh fruit salad, ice cream and
toppings on waffles for dessert.
Hosts will provide decaf coffee, tea,
butter and ―Russian Cream Syrup.‖
Plan to stay after supper for a great
fun game that all ages will enjoy!!!
For questions, call Judy and Paul
Classen at 720-328-8320, or Ken
and Harriet Shaw at 303-666-6876.
Plastic/paper goods, tableware, and
soda will be furnished. This is a
BYOB event. Register at the front
desk. Don’t forget to bring your
favorite board games or play one
of ours after the pot luck dinner.
We have the Wii system as well as
lots of games. You’ll be sure to
have a few laughs.
Anthem Community 4th Annual Home & Garden Show
Saturday, January 29
9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Free
Enjoy the 4th Annual Anthem Community Home &
Garden Show at the
Aspen Lodge where
you can find inspiration from the latest
ideas and trends in
landscaping, gardening and home
improvement. Stroll through the vendor fair from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Sit through free seminars through
out the morning. Snack on free
goodies and take a shot at winning
one of several prizes. There is no
need to register for this event.
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January & February Lifestyle Offerings
Violin & Piano Recital
Wednesday, February 2
4:30 PM
Free
Chinese New Year with RTD
Sunday, January 30
1:00-3:30 PM
$7.00 per person $2.25 Bus Fare
Take a journey to the Far East right
here in Denver to celebrate the Year of
the Rabbit. Enjoy first class performances of magic, folk and opera songs,
lion dance, ancient Chinese music,
Kung Fu, group folk dances and more
by internationally renowned awardwinning artists. Savor a variety of specially made Chinese food. Experience
folk artworks, crafts, calligraphy, Chinese painting, traditional customs and
fun ancient games. 1:00 pm 3:30 pm,
food is not included but can be purchased on-site separately). You must
register at the Aspen Lodge front
desk. The RTD bus will pick you up
at the Aspen Lodge (time to be determined), take you to the Ritchie Center at the University of Denver and
return to the Aspen Lodge (time to
be determined). Bus fare is paid at
the first pick up $2.25. Admission is
$7.00 Registration deadline is January 9. We must have a minimum of
10 people on the bus in order for this
trip to go. Maximum registration is
10.
Breckenridge Snow Sculptures
with Lafayette Senior Center
Monday, January 31
8:00 AM-5:00 PM
$26/person 19+ years
In Breckenridge each year, people from
varying cultures and climates come
together to carve beautiful masterpieces from 20-ton blocks of snow. In
just 65 hours, these enormous snow
canvasses transform into dimensional
works of art. Lunch will be on your
own at a restaurant of your choice.
Register directly with the Lafayette
Senior Center, 303-665-9052, or in
person at 103 S. Iowa Ave, Lafayette.
Registration deadline is January 24
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Anthem residents Norman Paulu and
Mary Lou Heslip will give a free violin
and piano recital at the Anthem
Lodge. Norman Paulu, Emeritus Professor and Artist in Residence at the
University of Wisconsin, was an active
concert artist primarily in chamber music, having served for thirty years as
first violinist of the Pro Arte QuartetMary Lou Heslip was an elementary
vocal music teacher in Boulder and
Jefferson County, CO schools and with
the Dept. of Defense Overseas Dependent Schools in Baumholder, Germany,
for 25 years. She also had a private
piano/voice studio in Boulder for 35
years and in Anthem Ranch for 4 years.
She is state and nationally certified.
There will be a reception following,
hosted by Judith Dows. Please register
at the Aspen Lodge front desk.
Super Bowl Party,
Macho Nachos & Pot Luck
Sunday, February 6
4:00 PM
Free
Join your friends and
neighbors at the Aspen Lodge
for the BIG GAME. Pregame starts at 4:00 pm with
kick off at 6:00 pm. We will
watch all the festivities on the big
screen TV in the multipurpose room.
Nachos provided by your Lifestyle
team. Please bring a dish to share with
your neighbors and friends. This is
BYOB but the drink set ups and paper
goods will be provided. Register at
the Aspen Lodge. Watch for more
information.
Loveland Valentine Tour with
Lafayette Senior Center
Thursday, February 10
8:15 AM-3:00 PM
$18/person 19+ years
Are you in the mood for love? Well,
who isn‘t? Join Denver History Tours
for a tour northward to the heart of love
in Colorado, the city of Loveland. The
Valentine‘s Day Re-Mailing Program
keeps the postal system in Loveland
busy, stamping and sending out more
than 200,000 envelopes filled with love
every year. You‘ll get your valentine
personally stamped, ready to send off
to the sweetheart of your choice;
maybe you have more than one! We‘ll
also visit the museum to see the
valentine poems and art of the past. It‘s
love in action in Loveland, and we‘ll
even take in one or two of the city‘s
famous statues (from the warmth of the
bus, of course) and more. The tour includes an hour for lunch on your own
at Widow McCoys. Price range $1012. Get ready to pucker up! Register
directly with the Lafayette Senior
Center, 303-665-9052, or in person at
103 S. Iowa Ave, Lafayette. Registration deadline is January 31.
PAL Presents Marcin Arendt,
Piano Trio
Saturday, February 12
7:00 PM
$10
Award winning musicians will grace
the stage of Aspen Lodge. Be sure to
mark your calendars for this night of
exquisite music performed by Marcin
Arendt on violin, Kathryn Mientka on
piano and Tyme Mientka on cello. Dr.
Arendt has performed solo and chamber concerts throughout the United
States and internationally including
Italy, Wales and Poland. He has been a
prize winning violinist at several international competitions as well as first
prize winner at Missoula Symphony
Young Artists Competition, Mo; the
Arapahoe Philharmonic Young Artists
Competition, Co; and the Bruce Ekstrand Memorial Graduate competition,
Co, to name a few. The husband and
wife team of Mientka Duo has performed internationally to critical acclaim. They have given concerts in
Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland and in the USA where they have
been featured nationally on radio and
television. In 1995, they were selected
by an American film company to be
the subject of a documentary film that
was shown nationwide and nominated
for an Emmy. The Mientka Duo is the
recipient of many honors and awards,
including a special prize at the Concours International de Musique de
Chambre in Paris. The Marcin Arendt
Trio will be performing varying styles
of classical music including pieces by
Bach, Hubay and Arensky. Tickets
may be purchased at Aspen Lodge.
Students are admitted free with a
ticketed adult.
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February & March Lifestyle Offerings
Bourbon Street Brass with
RTD
Sunday, February 13
2:30 PM
$30.30 per person /$2.25 Bus
Fair
Sassy Jass! Warren
Deck – Conductor &
Rick Crandall – Host,
With the Hot Tomatoes
Dance Orchestra. Way
Down Yonder in New
Orleans, field hollers, Afro-Cuban
rhythms and European songs all came
together to give birth to Jass, or as it
was later called, Jazz! Sultry blues,
high-energy Zydeco, ragtime and
Dixie create a Southern Gumbo
SoundFest! ―A Night in Tunisia,‖
―South Rampart Street Parade,‖
―Zydeco Brass,‖ ―Basin Street
Blues,‖ ―Puttin‘ on the Ritz,‖
―Bourbon Street Parade,‖ ―Down by
the Riverside.‖, Newman Center for
the Performing Arts. You must register at the Aspen Lodge front desk.
The RTD bus will pick you up at
the Aspen Lodge (time to be determined), take you to the Newman
Center for the Performing Arts and
return to the Aspen Lodge (time to
be determined). Bus fare is paid at
the first pick up $2.25. Admission is
$30.30 Registration deadline is
January 21. We must have a minimum of 10 people on the bus in order for this trip to go. Maximum
registration is 10.
Veranda Social &
Fine Art Display
Friday, February 18
5:00-8:30 PM
Wrap up the week with your friends
and neighbors while enjoying a beverage and hors d'oeuvres. Be part of
this twice a month event. Also, joining us will be fine art photographer
Tim Zandee and his award-winning
work. Please bring your favorite hors
d'oeuvres to share with your
neighbors, and Tim Zandee will bring
some hors d‘oeuvres as well. This is a
BYOB event. Soda, plates, plastic
ware, cups & napkins are provided.
There is no need to RSVP; just join
us for a relaxing evening! Dancing at
the third Friday Veranda Social is
reserved mostly for line dancing.
Please let's all share in the clean-up at
the end of each social or event. It
really goes very smoothly with many
hands working.
Queen City Jazz Band with RTD
Saturday, February 19
2:00 PM
$16 per person $2.25 Bus Far
The Queen City Jazz Band is presenting
its annual concert. The concert will feature the Queen City Jazz Band with
vocalist Wende Harston and our guest
artist Eddie Metz. ―Little Eddie‖ was
given his first pair of drumsticks at the
age of three from the drummer in his
dad‘s Dixie-land band. At the age of 12
he played his first professional job and
hasn‘t stopped since. While attending
college, Eddie spent six months touring
with the Count Basie Orchestra. He has
become the drummer of choice for artists such as Dick Hyman, Warren Vache` Jr., The Woody Herman Orchestra,
Clark Terry, Bill Allred, Arturo
Sandoval, Bucky Piz-zarelli, Ralph Sutton, and many more. You must register
at the Aspen Lodge front desk. The
RTD bus will pick you up at the Aspen Lodge (time to be determined),
take you to the Mile Hi Church and
return to the Aspen Lodge (time to be
determined). Bus fare is paid at the
first pick up $2.25. Admission is
$16.00 Registration deadline is January 28. We must have a minimum of
10 people on the bus in order for this
trip to go. Maximum registration is
10.
Genealogy with Front Range
Community College
(SENR1007-001)
Tuesdays,
February 22-March 29
1:30-3:30 PM
$100
Taught By: Bette Kot
Have you ever wondered about your
great grandfather and his parents? Have
you known people who can recount
their family‘s history for generations?
Personal, practical family history is
what this class is all about. Compile and
validate several generations of your
family. Add your recollections and create a family heirloom to be appreciated
and enjoyed for years to come. Join us
for a journey into your family‘s past.
There is a materials fee of $2.00 payable to the instructor during the first
class session. For registration, please
call Front Range Community College
Continuing Education office at 303404-5465. Minimum class size is 12
and a Maximum of 24. Last day to
register for or drop the course and
receive a full refund is February 17
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Neuro-Philosophy:Minds-Brains
-Science with Front Range Community College (SENR2007-001)
Thursdays,
February 24-March 31
1:00-3:00 PM
$100
Taught By: Blake Wilson
What is the mind? Is it just the brain, or
are they different substances with different qualities? We will review the
philosophical debate known as ―the
mind/body problem,‖ investigate empirical advances in brain science
(neuroscience), and pursue answers to
questions about consciousness, personal
identity, artificial intelligence, and the
philosophy of the mind. There is a materials fee of $5.00 payable to the instructor during the first class session.
For registration, please call Front
Range Community College Continuing Education office at 303-404-5465.
Minimum class size is 8 and a Maximum of 25. Last day to register for or
drop the course and receive a full
refund is February 21.
LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS
ROULER!
(Let the Good Times Roll)
Saturday, February 26
6:00-9:00 PM
$20
Christmas is over, and the New Year
has been celebrated. Now what do you
do to break up that long idle stretch until you can kick up your heels with the
Irish? Let‘s celebrate Mardi Gras!
Come join us for a New Orleans style
celebration with lots of good food, fun
and music. A DJ will be there to spin
the tunes for your dancing pleasure, but
there will also be music reminiscent of
Louis Armstrong, Al Hirt and others as
well as activities for those who do not
wish to dance. Come, join in the fun
with your neighbors and try something
new. The menu will be posted at the
Lodge after January 5, so check it out.
We will use the table reservation system, which means you may purchase
a table for up to 8 persons or purchase single seats. If you are purchasing a table for 8, please have the names
and telephone numbers of each person
at the table, and presenting a single
check for the total amount will shorten
the reservation process. When you purchase your tickets you will be assigned
a table number, location of table numbers will be determined by a drawing on
the day of the event. . Tickets will go
on sale January 10, 2011 at 6 pm.
Registration deadline is February 13.
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March Lifestyle Offerings
Imax Under the Sea 3D with
RTD
Wednesday March 2
10:30AM-2:00PM
$11.00 per person includes admission to the museum $2.25
Bus Fair
Under the Sea starts at 1:00
p.m. Visit exotic and isolated underwater locations,
including Southern Australia and New Guinea, and
encounter some of the most
mysterious and stunning
creatures of the sea. Explore the natural wonder of the oceans and see the
impact of global climate change in this
3D adventure, which is narrated by
Jim Carrey. $11.00 includes admission
to the film and admission to the Museum of Nature and Science. You
must register at the Aspen Lodge
front desk. The RTD bus will pick
you up at the Aspen Lodge (time to
be determined), take you to the Museum of Nature and Science and return to the Aspen Lodge (time to be
determined). Bus fare is paid at the
first pick up $2.25. Admission is
$11.00 Registration deadline is February 8. We must have a minimum
of 10 people on the bus in order for
this trip to go. Maximum registration is 10.
The Wedding Singer with RTD
Sunday, March 6
2:00PM
$18 per ticket $2.25 Bus Fair
Based on the hit movie, The Wedding
Singer celebrates the 80's in earnest.
It's 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his own fiancée leaves him at the
altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie
ends up making every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a sympathetic waitress who unknowingly
wins his affection. But Julia is about to
be married to a Wall Street shark, and
unless Robbie can pull off the performance of the decade, the girl of his
dreams will remain nothing more than
a dream. You must register at the
Aspen Lodge front desk. The RTD
bus will pick you up at the Aspen
Lodge (time to be determined), take
you to the Aurora Fox and return to
the Aspen Lodge (time to be determined). Bus fare is paid at the first
pick up $2.25. Admission is $18.00
Registration deadline is February
10. We must have a minimum of 10
people on the bus in order for this
trip to go. Maximum registration is
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Buffalo Bill & Annie Oakley
with RTD
Sunday, March 13
12:00 PM
$32.50 per person $2.25 Bus
Fair
Price includes all you
can eat buffet, show,
coffee/tea during dinner, dessert tax and gratuity; excludes alcoholic drinks and soft
drinks. You must register at the Aspen
Lodge front desk. The
RTD bus will pick you up at the Aspen Lodge (time to be determined),
take you to the Heritage Square and
return to the Aspen Lodge (time to
be determined). Bus fare is paid at
the first pick up $2.25. Admission is
$32.50 Registration deadline is February 18. We must have a minimum
of 10 people on the bus in order for
this trip to go. Maximum registration is 10.
Denver Firefighter’s Museum
with RTD
Wednesday, March 16
10:15AM
$4.00 per person $2.25 Bus
Fair + Lunch
Discover the life of a firefighter
through a guided tour of the Museum!
After the tour we will eat lunch at the
Old Spaghetti Factory. Tour cost is
$4.00 per senior. Lunch prices start at
$5.99 and is paid at the restaurant.
You must register at the Aspen
Lodge front desk. The RTD bus will
pick you up at the Aspen Lodge
(time to be determined), take you to
the Museum and return to the Aspen Lodge (time to be determined).
Bus fare is paid at the first pick up
$2.25. Admission is $4.00 Registration deadline is February 22. We
must have a minimum of 10 people
on the bus in order for this trip to
go. Maximum registration is 10.
Shen Yun with RTD
Saturday, March 19
2:00PM
$50.00 per person $2.25 Bus
Fair
Shen Yun, the world‘s premier Chinese dance and music company, is
returning to Denver. With over 100 of
the world‘s foremost classical artists,
fresh new annual programs, magnificent choreography, gorgeous costumes, state-of-the-art back-drops and
a powerful live orchestra weaving the
beauty of Eastern and Western instruments together, Shen Yun is a show
you cannot miss! The Chinese Divine
Culture Association (CDCA) would
like to hare this extraordinary cultural
event with the senior groups. You
must register at the Aspen Lodge
front desk. The RTD bus will pick
you up at the Aspen Lodge (time to
be determined), take you to the Ellie
Caulkins Opera House and return to
the Aspen Lodge (time to be determined). Bus fare is paid at the first
pick up $2.25. Admission is $50.00
Registration deadline is January 31.
We must have a minimum of 10 people on the bus in order for this trip
to go. Maximum registration is 10.
37th Annual Denver March Pow
Wow with RTD
Sunday, March 20
10:00 AM
$3.00 60+ and $7.00 per person
under 60 $2.25 Bus Fair
Take part in the 37th annual Denver
March Pow-Wow. Enjoy American
Indian singing and dancing. Don‘t forget to taste the delicious fry bread and
to visit the storytelling room and the
170+ arts and crafts booths. Admission
is $3.00 for 60 years of age and older
and $7.00 for persons under 60. Tickets sold at the door, no checks or credit
cards accepted. You must register at
the Aspen Lodge front desk. The
RTD bus will pick you up at the Aspen Lodge (time to be determined),
take you to the Denver Coliseum
and return to the Aspen Lodge (time
to be determined). Bus fare is paid
at the first pick up $2.25. Admission
3.00 60+ and $7.00 per person under
60 Registration deadline is February
24. We must have a minimum of 10
people on the bus in order for this
trip to go. Maximum registration is
10.
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Fitness and Wellness Offerings
Reflexology Sessions
Practitioner: Alma Dubin
30 Minute Session: $18
60 Minute Session: $35
Form and Fitness
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist:
Brian Forman
Reflexology is like a combination massage and acupressure treatment of the
feet. It is based on the principle that
there are reflex areas in the feet that
relate to every organ & to all parts of
the body. Properly stimulating these
reflexes helps to activate the natural
healing powers of the body. The benefits of Reflexology include overall relaxation, improved circulation and immune system function, and improved
digestion and elimination. Also, it
makes your feet feel very happy! Thirty
minute and sixty minute sessions are
available at the Aspen Lodge. For more
information or to set up an appointment
call Alma at 303-442-7818.
We will formulate a physical therapy
inue where you already exercise. Services we provide include: balance training, strengthening, treatment of arthritis, pain & dysfunction, treatment of
back and neck problems, pre-and post
surgical rehabilitation, custom orthotic
fabrication, & pool therapy. We accept
Medicare and most insurances. Benefits
will always be checked for you before
your appointment. Affordable private
pay options with an EZPay plan. Call
303-404-9494 to schedule an appointment at the Aspen Lodge or for questions
Chiropractic Care
Chiropractor: Dr. Michelle
Mathiesen
Personal Training
Dr. Mathiesen has an established family
practice in Westminster & is available on
Wednesday afternoons at the Aspen Lodge
for all who would like to maintain a healthy
spine. Residents can schedule new patient
appointments at a special rate $30 and additional visits of $25. To schedule your appointment call 303-845-2972.
Soothing Hot Stone Swedish
Massage Therapy
Therapist: Anne Brauker, RMT
$49/Hour
Hot stone Swedish massage uses
smooth water heated basalt river stones
to deeply relax your tight muscles &
release toxins. Choose to have your
massage with aromatherapy if you prefer. For appointments at the Aspen
Lodge, please schedule with Anne at
720-217-5543 or Email at [email protected].
Massage Therapy
Therapist: Sonia Puccio, RMT
Fee: $55/Hour
$35/ Half Hour
Treat yourself to a tranquil and pleasing
experience such as a calming Swedish
massage. Maybe an invigorating Deep
Tissue Massage is what you need, or for
deeper relief, try Tension-Relieving
Trigger Point Therapy. Gift certificates
are available for purchase as well. To
schedule appointment at the Aspen
Lodge, please schedule with Sonia at
303-955-4817.
Personal Training with
Jay Willey
My goal is to provide the safest and
most efficient program to help you meet
your needs as an individual; while taking into account your history (medical
& activity), time constraints, and time
availability. I have over 40 years experience in the fitness field. I specialize
in ‗lifestyle fitness‘, rehabilitation,
weight management and activity specific training (golf, tennis, swimming,
hiking and biking etc.). I also teach
Nordic Walking here at Anthem, in
groups and by individual appointments.
Please call 303-947-9348 to discuss
how I may be of service to you or to
schedule an appointment. Rates: Individual training sessions are $55 for 60
minutes, with great discounts for multiple session packages. Payment due at
time of service; 24 hour cancellation
notice required or fee will apply.
Personal Training with Heather
Horvath NSCA-CPT
Sessions are approximately 45 minutes.
All packets must be used within 6
months. 24 hours notice for cancellation
of a session or a charge will apply. Grab
a friend and train together at a reduced
rate! Call Heather for more information
and to schedule a free consultation at
the Aspen Lodge. Sessions are $50.
Contact Heather at: 303-883-7655 or
email: [email protected] to
schedule.
Sharon Prager-Wortham, CPT
Personal Training, Nutrition
and Wellness Coaching
In Depth initial consultation $65.00
approx. 50 minutes
Personal Training:
*1 session $55.00,
*4 sessions $200.00;
*8 sessions $384.00;
*10 sessions $450.00.
I have 28 years in the field of exercise,
nutrition and wellness. I can help you
obtain your goal by creating an exercise, nutrition, and wellness plan .
pecifically for you. Please call me for
details. *Sessions are approximately
50 minutes long. Payment is due at
time of service. 24 hour cancellation
notice required or fee may apply. Call
Sharon for an appointment at Aspen
Lodge 720-323-0643 or email me [email protected]. Checkout my website
at www.custommadefitness.com.
Swim Lessons with
Andrew LeVasseur
$15/Half Hour
Beginning swimming lessons are offered Thursdays from 10:00-10:30am,
Intermediate and Advanced swimming
lessons are offered on Fridays from
10:00-10:30am. Please call with questions or to schedule lessons in the Aspen Lodge pool with Andrew at 303968-6464. Andrew‘s coaching experience includes 30 years age group &
master‘s level swimming. He currently
serves as Head Coach of the DU Masters Swimming Program, Coach with
the Colorado Athletic Club Tabor Center Masters, and Head Coach of the
SQUID Masters and Denver Parks and
Recreation Masters as well as Head
coach of the Denver Wave age-group
swimming teams. Andrew has
achieved USMS top ten ranking and
places consistently in regional, national and international swimming
meets. He has enjoyed attending clinics and workshops to keep up with his
coaching skills. Check out swimmingwithandrew.com for further information.
Fitness Orientations
If you are unfamiliar with the fitness
equipment here at the Aspen Lodge,
you may want to schedule a Fitness
Orientation. Kelly Pizzuto, Recreation
Associate, is happy to familiarize you
with all of the equipment. Please call
Kelly at 303-665-1256 Ext. 110 or
email at: [email protected] to
schedule
.
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Fitness and Wellness Offerings Cont.
Anthem Series
The specially designed ―Anthem
Series‖ takes a low cost approach to
meeting your fitness needs. The
classes offered under the ―Anthem
Series‖ umbrella are subject to
change at any time. Classes that are
listed with Anthem in the title will
be part of the series and offered at
the low cost of $2 per class. The
selection of classes will change over
time.
Anthem Fitness
Mondays
8:10-8:55 AM
Fee: $2 Drop-in
Instructor: Heather Horvath
* Class max is 20 participants.*
This is a full well rounded workout. A
wellness weight training program,
geared for active adults and those that
are new to exercise, to help improve
strength, balance, coordination & flexibility.
Anthem Aqua by Andrew
M/W/F Shallow Water, T/Th
Deep Water
9:00-10:00 AM
Fee: $2 Drop-in
Instructor: Andrew LeVasseur
Classes include a short warm-up,
stretching, a high intensity aerobic section followed by a warm down & final
stretches. Andrew is a certified Water
Aerobics Instructor with the Aquatic &
Fitness Professional AssociationInternational, Aquatic Professional with
Distinction. Check out swimmingwithandrew.com for further information.
Anthem Gentle Seated Yoga
Mondays & Wednesdays
10:30-11:15 AM
Fee: $2 Drop-in
Instructor: Kimm Kutches
Come discover the inner peace available
to us all through a gentle seated yoga
practice. Our class will consist of movement in & out of the chair, using the
chair continuously as a support tool.
(We will remain standing when out of
chair, will not be getting up & down
from the floor.) Breathing, movement, flexibility, & balance will be
the primary focus of this class. This
class is perfect for those who may
the primary focus of this class. This
class is perfect for those who may
struggle with getting on the floor, but
would still like to enjoy the benefits of a
regular yoga practice. Some benefits
may include, but are not limited to, increased flexibility, lower blood pressure, increased focus and ability to relax, increased balance, reduced anxiety,
& an overall sense of well-being.
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ZUMBA Gold
Mondays & Fridays
9:00-10:00 AM
*First Class is FREE*
Fee: $5 drop-in or
10 Class Punch-Pass for $45
(Valid for 4 Months)
Instructor: Carol Casper
Let's face it, working out can be
healthy, rewarding and beneficial.
Working out can be lots of things, but
it's never been known to be an exhilarating experience…UNTIL NOW!
The Zumba® program fuses hypnotic
Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow
moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness
program that will blow you away. Our
goal is simple: We want you to want to
work out, to love working out, to get
hooked. Zumba® Fanatics achieve
long-term benefits while experiencing
an absolute blast in one exciting hour
of calorie-burning, body-energizing,
awe-inspiring movements meant to
engage and captivate for life!
Cardio/Strength
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:00–10:00 AM
Fee: $3
Instructor: Leah Lackey
This class offers dynamic cardiovascular training mixed with strength, balance and coordination exercises.
Class will use weights, tubing and
weighted balls alternated with low to
high impact choreography. Class will
end with some stretching and relaxation exercises to get you ready for your
day.
Bodies in Balance
Tuesdays: 12:35-1:35 PM
Fridays: 10:15-11:15 AM
*No Class 1/4 or 1/28
Fee: $2 Drop-in
Instructor: Liz Negrey
* Class max is 20 participants.*
This is a fun class for all fitness levels
where the focus is on improving and
increasing balance – both dynamic balance and balance in the major muscle
groups. While in class you‘ll utilize
weights, bands, body bars, fitballs, and
your own body to strengthen and tone
your muscles (arms, chest, back, legs,
abdominals, core muscles), which will
in turn improve coordination, posture,
and balance. By training specific areas
individually or in combination, your
whole body will get an invigorating,
balancing workout. Each exercise can
be modified to fit an individual‘s
needs, by either increasing or decreasing intensity.
Pilates Mat
Wednesdays
8:15-9:15 AM
*First Class is FREE*
Fee: $8 drop in or $65 10 class pass
(cash, check, visa/mc)
Instructor: Alisa from Axis of Movement A sixty minute mat class is designed to focus on the isolation of all
the abdominal muscles, transverse abdominal wall, inner& outer thighs,
lower back and hips, your body‘s Powerhouse. Mat class helps in creating
long, lean muscles while gaining
strength, flexibility, balance, alignment
and postural improvements. Students
are encouraged to go at their own pace
Core & More
Thursdays
6:30-7:00 PM
Fee: $5 drop-in
Instructor: Sharon PragerWortham
This class focuses on core strengthening using a variety of equipment and
exercises. We focus on the core area
which is the deep abdominal muscles,
back, glutes, hip flexors, and shoulders. A strong healthy core is essential
for good posture and a reduction in
back issues.
Pilates Mat w/props
Fridays
8:00-9:00 AM
*First Class is FREE*
Fee: $8 drop in or $65 10 class
pass (cash, check, visa/mc)
Instructor: Sharen from Axis of
Movement
Never get the same workout twice.
From mini balls and thera-bands to
magic circles, this prop class changes
each week. Challenge your strength
and stamina while toning your whole
body.
Total Body Fitness
Tuesdays & Thursdays
11:00AM-12:00PM
*First class is FREE*
Fee: $5 drop-in
Instructor: Sonia Puccio
This low impact class is designed for
anyone interested in improving cardiovascular fitness and endurance, increasing muscle tone and strength as
well as improving flexibility, balance
and coordination. Classes consist of a
variety of effective and easy to follow
movements. Hand weights, bands,
balls, and poles will be used for added
resistance. A chair is offered for
seated or standing support and for
stretching and relaxing exercises.
Come join us and move to the music
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Fitness con’t & Dance Classes
Operation Boot Camp
Mondays-Fridays
February 7th – March 4th
11:30 AM- 12:30 PM
$215 – BUT first timers get $25
dollars off!
Operation Boot Camp is a fitness and
nutrition program that will help you get
into the best shape of your life. Whether
you are a fitness first-timer, or an avid
athlete, we can help you reach your next
fitness goal. Camp will be held outside
if the weather permits so dress accordingly. Sign up at the Aspen Lodge front
desk. Minimum of 8 participants. Contact Chad Knight at 888-7-FITNOW or
Kelly Pizzuto at 303-665-1256 with
questions
Intermediate Foxtrot
Fridays, January 7, 14, 21 28
5:00-6:00PM
$30/Person per Session ($25 per session if taking more than one 4
week dance class)
Will learn intermediate patterns such
as the twinkle, left 1/2 turns and right
turns. Must be comfortable with beginner basics to take this class. Call instructor, Linda Ream, at 303-995-2610
for questions. Bringing a partner is
strongly encouraged. You must register at the Aspen Lodge front desk by
Jan 7th. Minimum registration is 6
and maximum is 24.
Beginning Foxtrot
Fridays, January 7, 14, 21, 28
4:00-5:00PM
$30/Person per Session ($25 per
session if taking more than one 4
week dance class)
Will learn beginner patterns such as
the basic, promenade and left 1/4
turn. Call instructor, Linda Ream, at
303-995-2610 for questions. Bringing a partner is strongly encouraged.
You must register at the Aspen
Lodge front desk by Jan 7th.
Minimum registration is 6 and
maximum is 24
LINE DANCE CLASSES - November through December 2010
LINE DANCE CLASSES
WINTER SESSION
January-February 2011
All classes are held in the Aerobics/Fitness Room at Anthem Ranch Lodge. You may sign up for the January Level 1a and 1b
classes now. Check at the Front Desk of AR Lodge. Contact the other instructors if you are interested in attending Level II, III,
or the Evening class during this session.
Line Dance IA, Mondays, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. January 10-February 14.
Instructor: J.P. Roberts, 303.499.3190
Ever thought about trying line dancing? Come out and give it a try in this class for beginners. No prior experience necessary.
Line Dance IB, Wednesdays, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. January 12-February 16
Instructor: J. P. Roberts, 303.499.3190
This class is designed for students who have taken Line Dance IA and wish to continue with slightly more challenging dances.
Line Dance II, Mondays, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m., January 10-February 14.
Instructor: Francine Purdom, 303.993.5215
Review dances you learned in Line Dance I and learn new ones to dance at the Club and Veranda Social line dances. Please
contact the instructor if you are interested in this class.
Line Dance III, Mondays, 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., January 10-February 14.
Instructor: Francine Purdom, 303.993.5215
Continue building your line dancing skills in this class as we review dances you‘ve learned in prior classes, as well as learn
new dances and new steps. Please contact the instructor if you are interested in this class.
Line Dance III, Tuesdays, 1:45 to 3:15 p.m., January 11-February 15.
Instructor: Carol Sooter, 303-993-4772
Continue building your line dancing skills with more challenging dances and steps. You will increase the number of dances
you know that are played at the Club and Veranda Social line dances. Please contact the instructor if you are interested in this
class.
Line Dance IV, Tuesdays, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. January 11-February 15.
Instructor: Carol Sooter, 303.993.4772
This class is full.
Evening Line Dancing, Mondays, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. January 10-February 14.
Instructor: Wendy Anderson, 303.919.1199
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