Southwest Coalition on Aging

Coalition Mission Statement
The Southwest Coalition on Aging brings together organizations, agencies, service providers and individuals whose goals are to improve the health, welfare and quality of life for older adults in the south Metro Denver area. Members enjoy cooperative working relationships, networking and educational opportunities. Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am.

Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at different locations around the Denver metro area. Use this link to MapQuest for directions. You will need to type in the street address with the city name and/or zip code on the MapQuest website.

Oct 28

Venue: Atria Inn at Lakewood
Venue Address: 555 S. Pierce St, Lakewood, CO 80226
Venue Contact: Susan Walker - 303-742-4800
Speaker: Chris Fantasky, Director of Veteran and Family Services, Aspen Mortuaries and Tammy Berkey, Director of Paws and Remember
Presentation Title: "It's your trip, how do you want to go?"
Subject: An enjoyable and fact filled discussion on the benefits to planning your final trip in advance. What are the biggest decisions that have to be made? What are the options? What are the costs? How do you bring up the subject with your children? Why plan a funeral? Stories of a trip gone bad and a trip gone good! The only question left unanswered will be when do we leave!

Chris has an education degree, has taught Junior High School, served ten years in the United States Army, and has been in the funeral industry for over fourteen years. She contributes her success to her early exposure of the true meaning of selfless service. She resides in Littleton with her husband, Gary and her son, Justin. Tammy Berkey has over 27 years in the funeral industry and is a licensed funeral director, embalmer, and graduate of Mortuary Studies. She's fun too!

Nov 25 TBD

Southwest Coalition on Aging Reminders & Notices

  • We need everyone to re-enroll with our Membership Coordinator. Be sure to provide us with your most current contact information. We plan to send newsletters electronically, thus saving the high cost of postage. Updated e-mail addresses are required.
     
  • The meeting format for Jan, Feb, April, May, July, Aug, Oct, and Nov will be:
    9:30 - 10:00 Networking and snacks
    10:00 - 10:45 Business and speaker
    10:45 - 11:30 Introductions and networking - Many facilities require that we leave by that time so they can begin their lunch hour
     

Join the Southwest Coalition on Aging

  • To join the Southwest Denver Coalition print out our Application Form and mail it to our Membership Coordinator with your dues.
     
  • Dues are $60 per calendar year.
     
  • Questions? - contact our Membership Coordinator.
     

Membership Directory

We have posted a copy of our membership list in a password protected section of our website. You must be a current member to access this list. If you need the access information contact the Membership officer listed below.

Access Membership List

Contact Us

Each year we elect new officers. The current officers are listed below. If you are interested in joining our group please contact the Membership Chair shown below.

Coalition Officers

Chairperson
Bob Gossett-303-745-4700
e-mail bob.gossett@homeinstead.com
Home Instead- Director of Marketing

Co-Chair
Kathleen Dvorak - 720-771-9408
Email kathleen@primetimeforseniors.com
The Prime Time for Seniors Newspaper

Program Speakers
Michelle Hartlage - 303-466-2422
Email: FlatIrons.DCR2@sunriseseniorliving.com
The Stratford at FlatIrons - Director of Sales and Marketing

Program Locations
David Lewis - 303-757-2300
Email dlewis@select-homecare.com
Select Home Care

Secretary
Rachel Huskey - 303-347-9755
email: lbalcmkt@eazy.net
Libby Bortz Assisted Living Center - Admissions & Marketing Director.

Membership
Kathleen Dvorak - 720-771-9408
Email kathleen@primetimeforseniors.com
The Prime Time for Seniors Newspaper

Treasurer
Brian Troccoli - 303-380-4300
Email: Brian@Navigation4Seniors.com
Colorado Seniors Resource Connection, LLC

Joint Coalition Representative
Marilyn Streeter - 303-734-0641
Email info@elderlinkcare.com
Elderlink Companion Care, Inc.

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