Northern Colorado Senior News and Events

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The following are local events from companies, non-profits and government entities providing services for older adults and seniors in Northern Colorado including Boulder, Berthod, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Greeley, Layette, Loveland, Louisville and Windsor and the surrounding area.

March 2010

FirstChoice HealthCare Services of Denver
Named Top 10 Best Place to Work in Denver for 2009 by Denver Business Journal.
www.FirstChoiceCare.com

March 2, 2010 - Tuesday, 11:30AM - 1:00PM
Brighton Accessories Trunk Show & Luncheon
Location: The Stratford at FlatIrons
Address: 400 Summit Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021
Brighton's, an accessory company, features products that coordinate from head to toe. Special pricing from Brighton for this event and complementary lunch. Please RSVP to the Concierge at 303-466-2422.
www.StratfordFlatIrons.com

March 6, 2010 - Saturday, 9:00AM - 10:30AM
"Common Grounds" with Broomfield Mayor Patrick Quinn
Location: The Stratford at FlatIrons
Address: 400 Summit Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021
These coffees are an invitation to informally sit down with Mayor Quinn and and Representative Dianne Primavera (D-Broomfield) talk about whatever you may have on your mind regarding government of the City and County of Broomfield. There is no agenda, just coffee and conversation. Call 303-438-6300 for more information and please RSVP to the Concierge at 303-466-2422.
www.StratfordFlatIrons.com

March 6, 2010 - Saturday, 9:00AM
Breakfast Meeting for Those Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's
Location: Johnson Adult Day Program
Address: 3444 South Emerson, Englewood.
A local nonprofit organization, Johnson Adult Day Program in Englewood, is having a breakfast meeting on Saturday March 6 to share information on help for those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or Parkinson's. The Johnson Program helps participants with cognitive, physical and social stimulation. Family caregivers gain respite from everyday care responsibilities to work, shop, recreate and renew. The program helps maintain quality of life for the entire family. Breakfast begins at 9:00AM. Please RSVP at 303-789-1519 or email mdevine@jadp.org
www.jadp.org

March 11, 2010 - Thursday, 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Senior Connection in Arvada - Free Admission
Location: Arvada Estates at Kipling & 72nd
www.TradeshowsByWestwind.com

March 11, 2010 - Thursday, 10:30AM - 11:30AM
Veterans Services - Aid and Attendance Program
Location: The Stratford at FlatIrons
Address: 400 Summit Blvd, Broomfield, CO 80021
Presented by Bill Hohs. Aid & Attendance benefit is for wartime veterans and/or their surviving spouses. Veterans may qualify for up to $1644 monthly and surviving spouses up to $1056. Topics to include 1) understanding VA benefits and the application process; 2) how to become eligible even if you exceed the limits; 3) how VA benefits apply to senior living. Please RSVP to Concierge at 303-466-2422.
www.StratfordFlatIrons.com

March 16, 2010 - Tuesday, 9:00AM - 2:00PM
Senior Connection in Longmont - Free Admission
Location: Radisson Conference Center
Address: 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont CO 80501
Learn more about companies providing services for older adults in Northern Colorado. Visit the Senior Connection event. Look for Colorado Senior Advisor businesses including People Helpers, Home Savings, Home Helpers, Dutch Creek Financial and The Feist Group.
www.TradeshowsByWestwind.com

March 20, 2010
2010 Visionary Award Concert honoring Mr. Donald Seawell & Featuring Jazz Legend & Grammy Winner Diane Schuur
Location: VIP Reception at Curtis Hotel & Seawell Grand Ballroom
The American Council of the Blind of Colorado presents the 2010 Visionary Award Concert honoring Denver philanthropist and visual impairment advocate Donald Seawell. The evening will begin at 6pm at the Curtis Hotel with a VIP reception honoring Mr. Seawell's accomplishments. A fantastic concert will follow at 8pm at the Seawell Grand Ballroom with legendary jazz artist and Grammy winner Diane Schuur. Tickets are $100 per person for the VIP reception and concert, and $70 per person for the concert only. Members of ACBCO, Jazz89KUVO, and employees of the City & County of Denver receive a $10 discount. ACBCO is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting independence, equality, and opportunities for all blind and visually impaired individuals in the state of Colorado. For more information, please call Liana Camacho at 303-831-0117, ext. 6.
www.blacktie-colorado.com

April 2010

April 8, 2010 - Thursday, 7:15 AM - 4:30 PM
Can We Talk? Conversations for Navigating Our End-of-Life Journey
Location: Arvada Center
Address: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd Arvada 80002
A day for the general public, doctors, nurses, clergy, attorney's, financial planners and anyone involved in end-of-life care, to learn, listen and engage. Can We Talk? will bring in 250 - 300 people to discuss the choices available in planning the end of life. It will bring professionals and general public together for an educational experience. Celebrity and professional guests include 9news Kim Christiansen, David Casarett MD, David Koets and many many more!
Cost: Before the event $25, day of event $40 (CE $60, CME $80)
Contact: Daniella Brown 720-956-2214 email daniella.brown@dhha.org or Mary Lilley on cell phone 303-579-8565 - email mary.lilley@havenbehavioral.com
www.coloradocanwetalk.org

April 17-25, 2010 - Save the Date!
9Health Fair
Learn how you can host, volunteer and participate in 9Health Fair. 9Health Fair is Colorado's largest volunteer-driven, non-profit health fair program that serves 100,000 people at 170 statewide 9Health Fair locations each year. Get involved in your health, and your community's health.
www.9healthfair.org

May 2010

May 3, 2010 - Monday
2010 Alzheimer's Education Symposium
Location: Crowne Plaza DIA Convention Center
Address: 15500 East 40th Ave, Denver, CO 80239
www.alz.org/co

May 20, 2010 - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Ultimate Chef at Heritage Club Mountain View
Where: Heritage Club Mountain View
Address: 8101 E. Mississippi Ave, Denver CO 80247
At the Ultimate Chef America event, two teams of four dining services staff members will compete during a two-hour cooking contest focusing on healthy fare for seniors. Events will also feature a gourmet food tasting where participants will receive a sample tasting of the dishes prepared in the competition. Ultimate Chef America attendees will be able to join in the event by gaining a close-up look at the competitors and the fast-paced competition. In addition to the cooking competition, Brookdale has joined with several national partners and sponsors to be included in a vendor expo along with a fundraiser for the Leeza Gibbons foundation. FREE EVENT. RSVP: 303-337-3400.
www.brookdaleliving.com

May 26, 2010
21st Annual Salute to Seniors
Presented by The Colorado Gerontological Society www.SeniorAnswers.org

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