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February 2012

February 2012
Tax time is around the corner and AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is there to help low to moderate income seniors!
As in past years the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, an AARP Foundation program, is offering low- to moderate-income taxpayers, especially those that are 60 years or older with assistance with tax services. The goal of this program is to ensure that low to moderate income taxpayers receive applicable tax credits and deductions. Visit the AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program web page and review the services. Note that there is a link to search for AARP Foundation Tax-Aide location and information about the documents you will need. There is even information about volunteering your services.
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The February 4th Gala is Postponed Due to the Front Range Snow Storm!
WWIN Gala at Wings Over the Rockies will now be held in March!
New Date is Saturday, March 3, 2012!

February 23, 2012 – Thursday, 7:15AM – 1:00PM
For Professionals Serving Seniors - Business of Aging Summit in Colorado Springs
Location: Crowne Plaza, 2886 S. Circle Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
The Business of Aging Summit address issues that are as important as any the world is facing today. Our region is attracting two and a half times the national rate of baby boomers moving here to live, work, and play. How will this impact your business and our community and how do you ready your business to prosper in this new normal? Please join the Chamber and the Senior Resource Council as we present The Business of Aging Summit on Thursday, February 23rd at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 2886 S. Circle Dr. Note that space is limited! Register today.
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Visit Senior Resource Council at www.srccos.org

February 22-26, 2012
Cirque du Soleil DRALION at World Arena
Location: World Arena
Address: 3185 Venetucci Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Fusing the 3000 year-old tradition of Chinese acrobatic arts with the multidisciplinary approach of Cirque du Soleil, Dralion draws its inspiration from Eastern philosophy and its never-ending quest for harmony between humans and nature. The show's name is derived from its two emblematic creatures: the dragon, symbolizing the East, and the lion, symbolizing the West. Discounts are available for groups of 12+ at select performances!
www.worldarena.com

March 2012

March 3, 2012 – Saturday Evening
Special Gala in Denver! WWIN Gala at Wings Over the Rockies
Location: Wings Over the Rockies
Address: 7711 East Academy Blvd, Denver
Join ‘Wounded Warriors Impacting Neighbors’ at this wonderful gala supporting injured, post 9/11 veterans of the U.S. military gain appropriate and sustainable employment in situations that are developed and nurtured through WWIN. WWIN works with local businesses to procure positions that provide a livable wage while accommodating the needs of the wounded warrior, promotes those businesses to the community, and assists wounded warriors to start their own business if desired. Our WINN Gala event will feature Speaker Col. Daniel Dant, 460 Space Wing Commander, the U.S. Army Jazz Band, hosted wine-beer bar and silent auction. Dress is business casual. Join us for an evening of fellowship as we honor the services of our wounded warriors. Tickets are $75.00 and are available on our website. For Corporate Table Support or to make a donation for the Silent Auction call WINN at 1-855-231-1338. Note that this event was originally scheduled for February 2012 but the date was moved due to the big snowstorm that hit the Colorado Front Range in early February.
www.WWIN4Warriors.com

March 9 - 10, 2012
The 21st Annual Wine Festival of Colorado Springs
Location: The Broadmoor, Garden of the Gods Club and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center
The Wine Festival of Colorado Springs is a premier wine festival in the Colorado Front Range and for 2012 will feature The Wines of Napa Valley at The Broadmoor, Garden of the Gods Club and the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. Now in its 21st year, all proceeds from this event benefit the Fine Arts Center of Colorado Springs (FAC). The weekend-long Festival kicks off at the Broadmoor Hotel on March 9 with two special seminars. The culmination of the Festival is the Gourmet Winemaker Dinner and Live Auction held at the Garden of the Gods Club on Saturday, March 10. Learn more!
www.csfineartscenter.org/winefest/about.html

March 11, 2012
Daylight Saving Time Begins

March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
Senior Day at the Capitol 2012
Location: Colorado State Capitol, Denver, Colorado
Senior Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for seniors to meet legislatures (and usually governor) who are active in legislation that affects seniors and senior providers. Senior Day at the Capitol has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Program and other details are in the planning stages. Building upon last year’s successful Senior Day, the planning committee is looking at comments submitted by attendees and planning adjustments to make the 2012 event more successful and informative. The Baptist Church on 14th and Grant will be available for lunch.
www.coloradoseniorlobby.org

March 14, 2012 - Wednesday
Senior Day at the Capitol 2012
Location: Colorado State Capitol, Denver, Colorado
Senior Day at the Capitol is an opportunity for seniors to meet legislatures (and usually governor) who are active in legislation that affects seniors and senior providers. Senior Day at the Capitol has been scheduled for Wednesday, March 14, 2012. Program and other details are in the planning stages. Building upon last year’s successful Senior Day, the planning committee is looking at comments submitted by attendees and planning adjustments to make the 2012 event more successful and informative. The Baptist Church on 14th and Grant will be available for lunch.
www.coloradoseniorlobby.org

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May 11, 2012
2012 Memories in the Making® Art Auctions in Colorado Springs
Location: Cheyenne Conference Center
Address: 3225 Broadmoor Valley Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Alzheimer’s Association Memories in the Making® is a creative art expression program for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias. Even after people with dementia have lost the ability to use words, they are often able to express thoughts and emotions and toshare memories through painting with watercolors. The experience offers an opportunity for the essence of who they are and what they care about to shine through. Beautiful artwork is created by those with memory impairment in 45 Memories in the Making art classes held weekly throughout metro Denver. A jury of professional artists selects the artwork for the auction and it is then professionally framed for display at the annual Memories in the Making Art Show and Auction.
www.alz.org/co

May 26 - 28, 2012
Territory Days in Old Colorado City
Location: Old Colorado City, Colorado
Territory Days is a three day annual event and is one of the Colorado's largest outdoor festivals with an "Old West" theme. Territory Days was created in 1976 to commemorate Old Colorado City being the first territorial capital of the region. The event takes place in the historic district of Old Colorado City on Colorado Avenue between 23rd Street and 27th Street. This is one of the state’s largest craft vendor fairs (over 200 food, craft and commercial vendors) with pony rides, kids play area, petting zoo, mechanical bull, Cowboy Church Service, toy train rides, gold panning, wild west gunfight re-enactments, live blacksmithing, period costumed characters, live birds of prey, native American dancers, quick draw competition, and two beer gardens with live music running all three days.
www.shopoldcoloradocity.com

June 2, 2012 – Saturday, 9:00AM – 2:00PM
20th Annual Boomer & Beyond Senior Expo of Colorado Springs
Location: World Arena, Colorado Springs
The Boomer and Beyond Senior Expo is planned for June 2nd from 9:00AM to 2:00PM. This is a free event with free parking. Our event is wheelchair accessible and gives older adults, boomers, seniors and their families a great opportunity to learn about senior resources and services in the area. The event also features prizes, games, vendors, entertainment and refreshments. This event is brought to the community by the Colorado Springs Seniors Resource Council. Check back for more information.
www.srccos.org

Find More Events in Colorado Springs

Find Local Events - Alzheimer's Association - Colorado Chapter Ongoing Events
The Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter has ongoing educational events and fundraisers throughout Colorado. Their website has a searchable calendar to find both types of events.
Search for Educational Events
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Find Local Events - City of Colorado Springs
The city of Colorado Springs maintains a detailed calendar with local events for all ages. Events range from government meetings on public services to special promotion for popular events. Visit the official Colorado Springs website to learn more.

Find Local Events - PeakRadar - Online Guide for Arts & Cultural Information
Serving the Pikes Peak Region of Colorado
PeakRadar.com is a leading online guide for arts and cultural information for the Pikes Peak region of Colorado. The website offers the largest database of arts and cultural events, as well as additional listings of arts classes and workshops, organizations, venues, individual artists and performers, public art and more. The PeakRadar.com online calendar serves the greater Colorado Springs metropolitan area, to include El Paso, Teller and Fremont counties. Visit their website to learn more.

Find Local Events - The Colorado Springs Independent Newsweekly
Great Local Event Calendar!
The Colorado Springs Independent Newsweekly has a local event calendar with events organized by category and neighborhood. The calendar also has the ability to sort events by date, title and venue.
Visit their website and look for the Calendar link.

Find Local Events - The Senior Resource Council - SRC
"The Senior Resource Council connects dedicated professionals to build community on behalf of older adults. Learn how to become a member of the Colorado Springs Senior Resource Council. There are many opportunities to help seniors in the area. The organization offers a great opportunity to meet other professionals in the area.
www.srccos.org

Find Educational Classes - Memorial Health System
Memorial Health System offers Yoga Classes for Older Adults & More
Location: Memorial HealthLink
Address: 5360 N. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Memorial Health System is an award-winning provider of comprehensive health care services in southern Colorado and a leading employer in Colorado Springs. The dedicated team of employees, physicians and volunteers serve the ever-changing health care needs of all regardless of ability to pay. Memorial Health System provides a variety of educational classes for the community on topics such as Yoga for seniors, Pilates conditioning, meditation, aromatherapy for cold and flu's. Visit their event calendar for more information - Event Calendar.

Local News & Announcements

The following are news and announcements from companies, non-profits and government entities providing services for older adults and seniors in Colorado Springs, Fountain, Manitou Springs, Monument, Security and the surrounding area.

Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk
The Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research. It calls on volunteers of all ages to become champions in the fight against Alzheimer's. By teaming up with the Alzheimer's Association, you can walk with a purpose - and move us closer to a world without Alzheimer's. Together, we can MOVE a nation!
www.alz.org/co/in_my_community_memorywalk.asp

Benefits CheckUp
The National Council of Aging created this website to help older adults to quickly identify Federal and state programs that may improve the quality of their lives. It takes 10 or 15 minutes to enter information about your financial situation into an online questionnaire. BenefitsCheckUp is completely confidential.
www.BenefitsCheckUp.org

Colorado Farmers' Markets & Other Local Produce- Locate Markets Across the State
The Colorado Department of Agriculture assists Colorado food and agricultural companies to sell their products in local (Colorado Proud), regional, national and international markets. The agency collects livestock and produce market news from around the state, oversees nine market orders, grades and inspects fruits and vegetables and helps promote Colorado wines through the Colorado Wine Board. Visit their website to find Colorado Farmers' Markets across the state and other local agricultural resources. Find a Colorado Farmers' Market.

Colorado Senior Network User's Group (CoSNUG) - Monthly Meetings
Location: Colorado Springs Senior Center
Address: 1514 N. Hancock Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
The Colorado Senior Network User's Group (CoSNUG) was established in 1994. The purpose of the group is to promote the use of and educate individuals about computers. The cost of membership is $15 per year and membership is open to seniors at least 55 years old. In return you receive the following. The group meets at the Colorado Springs Senior Center. Visit their website to learn more.

Colorado Springs Fire Department's File of Life Program
File of Life is designed to provide important medical history, current medications, resuscitation requests and emergency contact information to First Responders. It consists of a highly visible magnetic folder designed for placement on a refrigerator and comes with a mini-version for a wallet, car, suitcase or other easily accessible location. Cards can be picked up at the Fire Department Complex, 375 Printers Parkway, or by calling 719-385-5950. Available to Colorado Springs citizens only. Sponsorship opportunities available.
Visit Colorado Springs City Website - Community Services

Colorado Springs Fire Department's Senior Safety Program
The Colorado Springs Fire Department's Senior Safety Program is dedicated to improving the safety of senior citizens across Colorado Springs. With over 66,449 senior citizens within the City, it is important to reach as many individuals as we can with our fire and life safety messages.
Learn more about the Colorado Springs Senior Safety Program

MasterDrive of Denver, Inc.
The Premier Driver Education Company
Are you driving safely and is independent mobility important to you? We help senior drivers improve their vision, reaction time and ability to handle today's traffic. Call for more information on our x-tend senior refresher course, winter driving skills or rehabilitation evaluations. Call 303-627-4447 for more information.
www.MasterDrive.com

Pikes Peak Community Action Agency
This group assists low income people with emergency services, rent, food, utilities, housing, transportation and budget counseling. Call 719-471-7870 for more information. Visit their website for more information.
www.ppcaa.org

The Senior Resource Council - SRC
The Senior Resource Council is a Colorado Springs non-profit group made up of individuals and organizations that provide services to and advocate for seniors in the Colorado Springs area. The members provide resources and services to older adults. Visit the website and learn how to become a member of the Colorado Springs Senior Resource Council. The organization offers a great opportunity to meet other professionals in the area.
www.srccos.org

Silver Key Senior Services
Silver Key offers services to help seniors live independently including transportation, grocery shopping, routine home cleaning, companionship, meals-on-wheels to the homebound, health appliance loans, emergency services including food and financial help and case management. Call 719-884-2300 for more information. Visit their website for more information.
www.silverkey.org

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