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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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February 3 through February 5, 2012
The Sixteenth Annual Eagle Day Festival at Pueblo State Park
Location: Pueblo State Park
Directions: Lake Pueblo State Park HQ is located on the south side of the reservoir, north of CO Hwy 96
The Sixteenth Annual Eagle Day Festival begins at 6:30 PM on Friday, February 3, 2012 and continues through 4 PM on Sunday, February 5, at the Lake Pueblo State Park Headquarters. Viewing opportunities, programs and presentations, and other activities are held at Pueblo State Park. All activities are free, but a valid parks pass is required for each vehicle that goes through the park. For additional information, visit the Eagle Day Festival Web site, or call 719/561-5300.
www.eagleday.org

February 5th, 2012 – Sunday, 12:00PM – 1:30PM
Eagle Day Sunday at the Pueblo Zoo
Location: Pueblo Zoo – 719-561-1452
Address: 3455 Nuckolls Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81005
This event is at the Pueblo Zoo and is sponsored by Colorado Parks and Wildlife. The Pueblo Zoo is open from: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm and this event is at 1:30 pm. At Eagle Day a Keeper will talk at the bald eagle exhibit. Crafts and cookies will be available for 50-cent donations, with all the proceeds from the sale going to the Animal Conservation Fund. Those wishing to attend the bald eagle program will be admitted to the zoo free from 12:00pm – 1:30pm (only). For information about the Eagle Day Festival held at Lake Pueblo State Park (on February 3rd and 4th), visit www.eagleday.org
www.pueblozoo.org

February 21st and 28th, 2012
Residential Landscape Design Class
Location: Pueblo Zoo – 719-561-1452
Address: 3455 Nuckolls Avenue, Pueblo, CO 81005
Learn residential landscape design with Zoo Horticulturist Marti Osborn. This informative four-hour class offered on Feb. 21st and Feb 28th from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. The class includes water-wise gardening techniques, native and non-native plant selection for success in your garden. The class will fill quickly, so sign up soon. Contact Marti at 719-561-1452 ext 103 for information or to register. Cost is $35.00.
www.pueblozoo.org

March 2012

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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April 5, 2012
2012 Memories in the Making® Art Auctions in Pueblo
Location: Pueblo Community College, Fortino Ball Room
Address: Pueblo Community College, 900 W. Orman Ave, Pueblo, CO, 81004
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

More Pueblo Event & Service Resources

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

Healthy Aging Today and Medicare Insurance Supplements
If you are aging into Medicare and need more information visit Medicare Basics 2012 video series. This video series was developed to simplify the 4 basic parts of Medicare (Parts A, B, C, and D) to help make your Medicare choices easier. All information provided is taken directly from the official U.S. Government Medicare handbook Medicare & You 2011 and other supplemental Medicare publications. We are Healthy Aging Today and we can connect you to a specific provider or an agent depending on your needs.
Video Series - www.MedicareBasics2012.com
For more information visit www.HealthyAgingToday.com

Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP) Events
The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo (HARP) Authority maintains a website highlighting the recreational environment developed around the Arkansas River in downtown Pueblo. This 32-acre urban area features a variety of natural and man-made water features incorporating walking paths, lakes, natural settings for waterfowl, fish and other wildlife. The area features events ranging from educational, cultural and community programs.
www.puebloharp.com

Local Pueblo Event Resource
Visit the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce website to find local events and information about the area.
www.pueblochamber.org

Local Pueblo Online Event Resources
Website has overview calendar of events in the Pueblo area and an easy to use local business directory.
www.puebloonline.com

Rocky Mountain Honor Flight
Rocky Mountain Honor Flight was created to transport our American Veterans to Washington D.C. for two days of remembrance, honor and celebration of their service and sacrifice. There is NO funding for this from the government so we are partnering with the Senior Industry to help raise funds for this amazing experience that is FREE for the veterans.
www.honorflight.org

TLC and Seniors Inc Now Provide Services in the Pueblo Area
Total Longterm Care (TLC) and Seniors, Inc. teams are honored to have been welcomed into the Pueblo community. The health care and support services provided by TLC and Seniors Inc. provide the perfect supplement to the wonderful services that are already available in the Pueblo community. Total Longterm Care provides healthcare and support to help seniors stay as healthy as possible while remaining in their own homes and communities.
www.totallongtermcare.org

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