Brighton Buzz - December 2021

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Issue #196 • December 2021

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Letter From The Editor

Happy Holidays To You! Offered by: Susan Kline - The Brighton Buzz

As we finish this December issue, it

seems like there’s so much to celebrate!

While we still battle some of the remnants of our Covid pandemic, there are many more reasons to rejoice in December 2021!

Solutions have arisen from chaos, and we hope our readers will be able to celebrate this Holiday Season with friends and family in a more relaxed way. We also hope your lives have improved and a vision for an even better 2022 is on the horizon.

Our pages are filled with a variety of ways our advertisers have provided to make your season bright!

There are ideas for shopping, dining, and resources for all aspects of your lives. Read through the issue to find out what’s new in the area!

Let’s focus on the Joy this Holiday Season can bring!

From All of Us at the Brighton Buzz, Happy Holidays!

Contact The Brighton Buzz Today!

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Susan Kline

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Table of Contents Letter From The Editor ………… 4 Valuable Resources …………5-28

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Home Improvements ……… 37-39 Health & Wellness ………… 40-45 Kids’ Corner …………………… 46

Celebrate The Season ……… 29

Your Pet’s Best Friends ……… 47

Who You’re Going To Call … 30-36

Community Living ………… 48-55

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Our team is made up entirely of musicians. We advocate for other musicians and soon-to-be musicians in need of our help. Whatever the case may be, we are dedicated to ensuring that your musical endeavors go beyond the standard. Here at Universal Music Company, we aren’t just a store, we are a family. And we are always welcoming new members. When you walk into our store, we don’t want you to just see the items on our shelves, we want you to feel the heart that we put into making this a place of unity of music. Our attention to service and quality has made us an industry leader.

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We carry anything from beginner-friendly equipment to expert-level instruments. Whether it is an economical guitar, or an excellent keyboard, you can find it here. We strive to provide the customer with the best fit for their passion at the most fair price, so come on in and see what we can provide for you.

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Put Some Reason into Your Season Offered by: Brighton Clinic of Chiropractic

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It’s been a tough last couple of years for many and the challenges may still be there.

I encourage you to get lost in serving others, especially throughout this holiday season. I’ve learned that as I help others with their challenges that I forget about the issues in my life. Take time to refocus. Take an inventory of your year.

What went well? What didn’t? Are there some changes you can make? Any course corrections needed? Are you taking care of yourself as well? It’s easy to let ourselves go as we are busy taking care of those around us.

Reach out to someone who could use a phone call or a visit. Who is coming to mind right now as you read this? Write their name(s) down. What do they need to help them feel joy this holiday season?

Take some purposeful action as this year ends and identify how you can welcome in the new year. A quote attributed to Helen Keller says “Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” Call us at 303-993-6092 if we can help.

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ith the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period ending on December 7, I thought I would give you a recap of all the different enrollment periods that you have as a Medicare beneficiary.

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You could also qualify for a Special Election Period (SEP). An SEP is given to you when you are covered through an employee group health plan and retire anytime after turning 65. You have 8 months to get on Medicare Part B but only 2 months to get a Part D drug plan to avoid penalties.

Then there is the Annual Enrollment Period that occurs for everyone on Medicare October 15 - December 7 each year. During this time you can make changes to a Medicare Advantage Plan or Prescription Drug Plan.

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ʻTis the Season of Change and Celebration Offered by: Jan Hepp-Struck, Hepp Realty

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ello December…it seems just yesterday we were saying Happy New Year and welcoming in 2021 (with a good strong kick in the keister to 2020) filled with hopes that Covid would soon be on the way out and life as we knew it might return to some semblance of “normal”.

This decade of twenty twenties has certainly started out with a “bang” and challenged all of us to rethink “normal” and what it means both collectively and individually.

In October I wrote about the winds of change and how the housing trends show that working from home continues to be a positive option for many industries, and that includes real estate. Over the past two years, our group has spent increasingly less time in our office space on 4th Avenue. After much introspection and discussion, combined with the opportunity to welcome a wonderful new business to the Brighton community, I have decided the time has come to lease the full building to Dulces Suenos Anesthesia, LLC (pain specialists), and I hope you will join us in welcoming them!

As 2021 winds down, we are grateful beyond words for so many loyal clients and friends throughout the years, and though we may not be in the building, please know that we are still just a phone call, email, or text message away and will continue to specialize in providing extraordinary service to the Brighton community and surrounding areas in buying and selling residential and commercial real estate.

In the meantime, like most everyone else, we are looking forward to celebrating with loved ones near and far, and we wish all of you happiness and joy, and the best the season has to offer!

For proven expertise in establishing your home value and/or searching for a new or existing home, please call Jan at (303) 520-4340.

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What are your financial resolutions for 2022?

Offered by: Tim Roberts - Edward Jones

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you know, 2021 was full of challenges. We were still feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic when supply chains shut down and inflation heated up. So, if you’re like many people, you might not be sorry to see the year come to a close. But now it’s time to look ahead to a brighter 2022. And on a personal level, you may want to set some New Year’s resolutions. You might resolve to improve your health and diet, and possibly learn some new skills, but why not make some financial resolutions, too?

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· Prepare for the unexpected. If you haven’t already created an emergency fund, now may be a good time to start. Ideally, you’d like to have three to six months’ worth of living expenses in this fund, with the money kept in a low-risk, liquid account. (If you’re retired, you may want your emergency fund to contain up to a year’s worth of living expenses.) Once you’ve got this fund established, you may be able to avoid dipping into long-term investments to pay for short-term needs, such as costly home or auto repairs or large medical bills. · Boost your retirement savings. The pandemic caused many us to reevaluate our ability to eventually enjoy the retirement lifestyles we’ve envisioned. In fact, 33% of those planning to retire soon said they started to contribute even more to their retirement savings during the pandemic, according to a study from Age Wave and Edward Jones. This year, if you can afford it, increase your contributions to your IRA and your 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan. · Reduce your debt load. The less debt you carry, the more money you’ll have available to support your lifestyle today and save and invest for tomorrow. So, this year, resolve to cut down on your existing debts and avoid taking on new ones whenever possible. You can motivate yourself by measuring your progress – at the beginning of 2022, record your total debts and then compare this figure to your debt load at the start of 2023.

If the numbers have dropped, you’ll know you were making the right moves. · Don’t overreact to the headlines. A lot can happen during a year.

Consider inflation – it shot up in 2021, but it may well subside in 2022.

If you changed your investment strategy last year to accommodate the rise in inflation, would you then have to modify it again when prices fall?

And inflation is just one event. What about changes in interest rates?

How about new legislation coming out of Washington? And don’t forget extreme weather events, such as wildfires and floods. Any or all of these occurrences can affect the financial markets in the short term, but it just doesn’t make sense for you to keep changing the way you invest in response to the news of the day. Instead, stick with a strategy that’s appropriate for your goals, risk tolerance and time horizon. You may need to adjust this strategy over time, in response to changes in your own life, but don’t let your decisions be dictated by external events.

These aren’t the only financial resolutions you can make – but following them may help you develop positive habits that can help you face the future with confidence.

This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor.

Edward Jones, Member SIPC

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Diamonds for Diabetes Winter Fundraiser Offered by: Thollot & Co. Jewelers

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his marks the tenth year for the Diamonds for Diabetes winter fundraiser presented by Thollot & Co. Jewelers.

Things kicked off with the Annual Gala at their Thornton jewelry showroom on November 20th. The evening gave attendees first access to the Wish Upon a Tree ornaments, each with a prize potentially worth thousands of dollars. Thollot & Co. will again furnish over $20,000 in jewelry and gems for prizes. Your $25 donation entitles you to a pick from a tree of special ornament boxes. Every ornament has a natural gemstone or other assorted jewelry inside; some of the prizes would be at home among many enviable jewelry collections.

The ornaments were again a popular part of the night and a new record for first night donations was set. The Wish Upon a Tree ornaments will continue to be available in the store until December 31st.

During the announcement of a limited number of opportunities to participate in a Pour Your Heart Into It jewelry casting experience, a guest quickly helped get things rolling with a $250 donation and cast the first one of the limited edition poker chips, during the gala! A limited number of opportunities still exist where your $250 donation gives you the experience of hands-on jewelry casting, led by one of Thollot & Co.’s master jewelers. Not only will you hold the torch, directing the curls of the flame expertly over the molten silver, you’ll feel the exhilarating satisfaction of dropping the red hot casting into the cooling bath with a crisp hiss of steam as it’s quenched. When you’re done, you’ll receive your own 1oz. solid sterling silver commemorative poker chip crafted with your own labor and finished with the expert hands of Thollot & Co. jewelers!

Recognizing that November is national diabetes awareness month, Thollot & Co. created a special pair of droplet shaped red garnet earrings set in 14k white gold. It’s a perfect gift set with special meaning to those affected by diabetes. They are limited edition and are available with your $250 donation, while they last.

Troy and Joy Thollot, Owners of Thollot & Co. created Diamonds for Diabetes after two of their three daughters were diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and they were able to see firsthand the challenges families face with the disease. Each year the Diamonds for Diabetes fundraising effort raises tens of thousands of dollars to benefit the Children’s Diabetes Foundation. Your donation supports their innovative research, outstanding patient care, as well as important education and support programs to help those living with diabetes.

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Self-Made? Not Me! Offered by: Colorado Karate Club

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here’s a well known saying that “If you see a turtle sitting on top of a fence post, you know it got some help getting there.” I was recently reminded of this fact some days ago while having dinner with a good friend.

I met Miguel back in the early or mid 1990’s while I was still a young competitor in my early 20’s. He was a referee at Karate tournaments and owned three Karate schools in the Colorado Springs area. Being both of us of Hispanic heritage, we became quick friends.

Miguel is a wonderfully outgoing and attentive gentleman, always ready to lend a hand. So when I mentioned my intention to open my own Karate school back in 2005, he immediately inundated me with books, articles, and documents on the subject. Any time we’d meet at a Karate event he would march toward me, huge smile on his face, ready to share what he learned at the latest business seminar he just attended.

My Sensei in Peru taught me Karate, but having a business mentor was instrumental to the success of my Karate school, Colorado Karate Club.

My friend Miguel took me under his wing from the start, sharing his knowledge, giving advice, and inspiring me to follow in his footsteps.

At our latest meeting over dinner in the Springs, I stopped, and said, “I hope you know how thankful I am for all the help you have given me over the years. I truly appreciate it.” He looked at me as if he had no idea what I was talking about. But quickly recovered and said, “yes my brother, it is always a pleasure.” You see, I don’t think he thought he was doing anything special by helping me (and others.) That is just who he is, and I have been fortunate to cross his path.

If you have something to share, know that there are many out there, ready and willing to learn. Like with Miguel, your experience and knowledge may be invaluable to someone out there. To me, my friend gave me (and still gives me) much more than knowledge, his friendship and mentorship is something I will always cherish and appreciate.

That is why, anytime I feel like I have accomplished something of value, I know that I am that turtle on the fence post, and hope that I will always recognize it and show gratitude for the contributions so many have made in my life.

(Sensei Miguel Serrano is a 7th Degree Black Belt, Founder and Chief Instructor at the United States Karate Academy in Colorado Springs, CO.)

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In the middle/late 80’s, WEI became the electrical contractor of choice for one of the largest grocery retailers in Colorado. Store maintenance and remodels became a big part of WEI’s work picture and opened the door for further growth. Wayne’s Electric was soon known as the premier contractor for grocery and retail store electrical construction and retrofit.

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across the Midwest United States, and is proud to be a Women Business Enterprise(WBE) Colorado corporation as well as a founding member of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Independent Electrical Contractors Association. For 47 years they have relied heavily on hiring electricians and support staff from the community, and are thankful for the incredible talent the area has provided.

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ntroducing Brighton Restorative Dentistry to Brighton! Dr. Mark Ehrhardt has been providing excellent dental care to the community for decades and Dr. Mike Womack has recently joined our team to partner with Dr. Ehrhardt in continuing excellent care.

With the expertise that both Dr. Ehrhardt and Dr. Womack provide, Brighton Restorative Dentistry not only offers the most up-to-date technology, but also exceptional results. We are thrilled to be a part of the Brighton Community as we are one of the few dental offices in the area that use a state-of-the-art laser.

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To ensure a beautiful smile, cosmetic factors such as the symmetry and spacing of teeth, the spectrum of shapes and shades, and many other artistic aspects are applied to the process. Both Dr. Mark Ehrhardt and Dr. Mike Womack strive to restore your smile!

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Please call our office at 303-659-1825 to schedule an appointment and learn about the many services we offer. Whether you’re interested in cosmetic veneers, dentures, advanced hygiene treatment or general dentistry, we are here to help you with your smile. We also have members of our team that speak both English and Spanish for your convenience.

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One of our favorite events to share with our clients is PIE & GRACE. This year we gave away a total of 195 pies that were bigger than your face!

If you didn’t get a pie from your insurance agency this year, call the Rippy Agency so you can next year!

We also have 51 children on our Angel Tree this year. These are local schoolchildren and families that have provided their wishes and we are trying to fill them. For some of these children, the gifts they receive from our tree are the only ones they will open. Thanks to those of you who have adopted kids to brighten their holiday. Happy Holidays to you all!

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ou might be asking, “What is the best type of estate plan?” A Will or a Living Trust? The most appropriate answer is “it depends”.

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You should consider when, how, and what you want to leave your heirs; the time, effort, and resources you are willing to devote to your plan during your life, and the benefits and shortcomings of each type of plan. Then, with the advice of a quality estate planning attorney, you can choose which of the four types of plans will work best for you.

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Offered by: Integrity Insurance of Brighton

The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is ending soon!! – DECEMBER 7 • You can schedule a free review to go over your current medical coverage benefits!

A review will let you fully understand your current benefits. New options with Medicare are revealed each year. Learning about plan benefits will let you make the most of your current coverage. Plus, you can find out about what’s in store for 2022. The times to add, or review your coverage are limited.

YOUR MEDICARE INSURANCE CONNECTION

OFFERING

• MEDICARE ADVANTAGE • PART D DRUG PLANS • MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS • DENTAL AND VISION

LISA ASMUSSEN LICENSED SALES AGENT

303.887.8584

lainsureco@gmail.com

• The Initial Enrollment Period for an individual begins 3 months prior to the 65th birthday month and extends 3 months beyond that.

• Annual Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage Plans(Part C) and Prescription Drug Plans(Part D) you can choose or change your plan choice each year from October 15 through December 7. The new choice begins in the new year.

• Open Enrollment Period for Medicare Advantage Plans is from January 1 through March 31 yearly and allow changes only on a one time basis for Medicare Advantage Plans.

• Supplemental Plans can be reviewed for coverage and savings throughout the year.

Don’t miss out on your chance to understand and get the coverage that meets your needs!

Online at: www.insure-integrity.com/lisa 36 The Brighton Buzz | DECEMBER 2021

Call Lisa today to follow up – 303-887-8584 Visit us online at: www.TheBrightonBuzz.com

Home Improvements

HAPpY HOLIDAYS!

- Your Local Fence Professionals -

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DECemBER SPECIALS:

Winter Transmission Overhaul Special:

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On any gas engine model truck GM, Ford or Dodge.

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Cedar Privacy

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MCNEIL FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC

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We stock & sell vinyl fence to the homeowner & contractor!

We are a distributor of CBD CLINIC cannabis infused ointment/ creams for pain relief:

CBD CLINIC Revolutionary Pain Relief

• Effective Solutions For Ear Infections & Colic • Helping Back & Neck pain, Sore Muscles and Headaches

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Find us on Facebook

Specializing In: • Pediatric & Pre Natal Care

3-Rail Vinyl *For jobs 300 linear feet or more. Price includes material, labor, and tax. For a limited time. Call for details.

*With this ad. May not be combined. EXP 12.31.21

100 W. Southern St. • Unit #4 Brighton, CO 80601 • 720.408.9393

Proudly serving our community since 2013

FREE ESTIMATES

The Fort Lupton Lions Club… will resume regular meetings starting December 13th and every second Monday thereafter at —

Copper Kettle Restaurant

1041 S. Denver Ave. Ft. Lupton, CO at 6:30 p.m.

Anyone who would like to serve or has a project is invited.

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Home Improvements

Mitchco Garages By

Specializing in RV garages If you can dream it… …We can Build it!

CALL TODAY!

We’re almost sold out for 2022!

We Build: • •

Custom Garages | Affordable Garages | Detached & Attached

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Mitch Clausen - Owner

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®

“Quality Not Quantity” • High Quality “Green” finishes.

• 99% dust containment • Family Owned & Operated • Locally Based In Brighton!

Staircases by Extreme Wood

Veterans, get $150

• Over 35 Years of Combined Experience • Insured

Off any job $1,500 or more*

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When Quality Matters Most... Call J&W Hardwood Flooring

“Jon is the most professional person Gold Star Certificate

we have ever hired to do work in our home! He communicated very well, did an amazing job and we are so pleased.”

www.j-whardwoodfloors.com

For A Complimentary Estimate, Please Call:

303.726.8087

38 The Brighton Buzz | DECEMBER 2021

Jon Wiegel, Owner Visit us online at: www.TheBrightonBuzz.com

Home Improvements

Jumpstart The Holidays

We Offer FREE ESTIMATES!

with a New Kitchen, Basement, Bathroom and More...

Canyon Creek Landscape is a family owned Colorado based company. With over 35 years of industry expertise, we specialize in residential and commercial landscapes all along the Front Range.

Landscape (Design & Installation)

Outdoor Living Areas Retaining Walls

Basements • Kitchens • Bathrooms And Much More!

AN ADDITIONAL Any Project signed in the month of December!

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Bible S dy Fell ship

Bible Study Fellowship is starting September 14th!

Women and Men classes are at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday evenings. The women’s study provides a Spanish speaking class. The women’s class will meet at the Brighton United Methodist Church. The men’s is yet to be determined. BSF is an in-depth, interdenominational Bible study that

helps people know God and equip them to effectively serve the Church throughout the world.

For more information visit the BSF web site at: http://www.bsfinternational.org/about Or contact Kristen at ekdowdy@comcast.net

For more information contact

Kris ekdowdy@comcast.net or Caroline at jcsuppes1270@q.com

www.bsfinternational.org Bee a part of The Buzz next month! To advertise, call:

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Save BIG This December

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When Your Contract Is Signed This December *With this ad. Limit 1. Some restrictions may apply. Must book by 12.31.21

Follow & Like-Us Be sure to visit our website!

On Facebook! www.PremierRemodelingAndDesigns.com

- Locally owned & operated with over 26 years of experience! -

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Health & Wellness

Family Eyecare Of Brighton

Brighton’s Premier Source for Quality Eyecare & Fine Eyewear Fashions

Jena R. Wolf, OD

Kellie D. Stennis, OD, PC Doctor of Optometry

• • • • • • • •

Comprehensive Eye Exams Wide Selection of Contacts Large Assortment of Glasses Quality Warranted Products Eyeware for Every Budget Lasik Consultation State of The Art Equipment Certified Opticians

GWEN STEFANI

Over 2000 Frames in Stock With 7 Exclusive Lines!

Celebrating 25 years in business building long term relationships through quality eyecare

193 South 27th Ave. • Brighton • 80601 • 303.654.7933

(Corner of 27th & Egbert)

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Mario’s Plumbing & Sewer Services is a family-run company based in Brighton and serving the surrounding communities of the Front Range.

Services Include: - Water Heater Install - Pipe Repair - Drain Scoping & Rooting - Fixture Replacement - Reverse Osmosis & Water Softener (Install & Service) - Natural Gas Line Install - Plumbing for Remodels

Our goal is to provide the best services in a timely and efficient manner.

Call or visit our website and get a quote today!

720.835.8934 • www.mariospss.com 40 The Brighton Buzz | DECEMBER 2021

Visit us online at: www.TheBrightonBuzz.com

Health & Wellness

COVID-19 vaccination (ages 5-11) Offered by: Premier Pediatrics Joseph Smith M.D.

Premier Pediatrics has started COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children

ages 5-11. Here are some observations about COVID-19 and vaccination in children in this age group: • Over 1.9 million children ages 5-11 have been infected with COVID-19 resulting in over 8,300 hospitalizations • Of these, nearly 2400 children have had the most serious complication of COVID-19, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), resulting in nearly 100 deaths in this age group • MIS-C can occur even after mild, initial COVID-19 infection • MIS-C is seen most frequently in the 5-11-year age group (with the 0-4-year age group being second) • Vaccination in the 5-11-year age group can prevent greater than 90% of cases of MIS-C • Myocarditis is rare after vaccination, is mild, and individuals recover from this (no myocarditis was seen in the 5-11-year age study group) Top: Ellen McCormick, M.D. | Michele Tuepker, M.D. | Debra Campbell, D.O. | Janine Lechleitner, CPNP Bottom: Jamie Campbell, M.D. | Joseph Smith, M.D. | Caroline Albert-Martin, M.D.

Serving children from birth to young adulthood in a variety of areas including general pediatrics, adolescent medicine, and child & adolescent behavior & development.

Please follow us on Facebook @ Premier Pediatrics Colorado

303.655.1685

Our Main Office:

1606 Prairie Center Pkwy #300 Brighton, CO 80601 Our Satellite Office:

10569 Chambers Road #101 Commerce City, CO 80022

www.premierpediatrics.us

• Myocarditis after COVID-19 infection or MIS-C is much more frequent, severe, and long-lasting • With over 7 billion doses of vaccine given, the COVID-19 vaccines are no longer considered a “new” vaccine • The number one concern that parents have about the vaccine is potential “long-term effects” from the vaccine. NOTE: No vaccine in the history of all vaccines has ever had long-term effects that have been substantiated (all vaccine negative effects happen within the first couple of weeks, usually are brief, and resolve completely – COVID-19 vaccines are not expected to be any different) For questions about COVID-19 vaccination or to schedule a vaccination for your child age 5-11, please call now!

ORAL SURGERY & DENTAL IMPLANTS

Jeffrey W. Stearns, D.M.D., M.D.

Capable • Caring

Most insurances accepted | No interest financing We are now accepting

Medicaid

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EXP 12.31.21

Free Dental Implant Consult Mention this ad for:

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Free Wisdom Teeth Consult Visit us on-line at:

www.drjstearns.com 2 Convenient Locations:

Pima Medical Institute • Suite 643 7475 Dakin St. | Denver | 80221 303.429.4800 Bee a part of The Buzz next month! To advertise, call:

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27 South 18th Avenue Brighton | 80601 303.637.0850 The Brighton Buzz | DECEMBER 2021

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Health & Wellness New Patients Welcome!

481 South 8th Ave. Brighton, CO 80601

303.659.1851

Do you have any remaining insurance benefits for 2021?

Pharmacy & Gift Boutique

Brighton’s Only Locally Owned Pharmacy At Home?

No problem...

WE OFFER FREE LOCAL DELIVERY!

Call today to book your family’s dental appointments!

(Our November & December appointments fill up fast!)

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NOW AVAILABLE

Rapid Antigen Tests & Rapid PCR/Molecular Tests Booster Shots for Covid

No Insurance? - No Problem!

Purchase our Loyalty Plan at your first visit & receive a complimentary you mention $10 Starbucks Gift Card!* *When this ad. EXP 09.30.21 Fillings | Cleanings | Gum Therapy | Crowns | Bridges Implant Services | Dentures | Night Guards | Root Canals | Extractions Cosmetic Dentistry | Sleep Apnea | Sealants | Clenching / Grinding Visit us on-line:

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Call For Details.

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CBD OILS NOW AT PLATTE VALLEY PHARMACY

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10% Off CBD Oils With this Coupon* *May not be combined with any other offer or discount. Valid for CBD oils only. EXP 12.31.21

Christmas Gift Shop Items In December*

• Wide Selection of Medical Equipment • Prescription Compounding Services • We Accept Most Insurance Plans & Worker’s Comp

Flowers | Boutique Gifts | Cards Se Habla Español

303.483.7455

(Located in the Platte Valley Medical Center)

1606 Prairie Center Pkwy | Suite 2-110 | Brighton Monday-Friday: 9AM - 6PM

42 The Brighton Buzz | DECEMBER 2021

Saturday: 9AM - 2PM

Sunday: Closed

Visit us online at: www.TheBrightonBuzz.com

Health & Wellness

Have a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season Offered by: Rachael Janoso, M.D.- Brighton Pediatrics, P.C.

T

he holidays are approaching fast. That means that we are all looking forward to delicious home cooked meals and special holiday traditions.

For some families, that also means traveling to visit loved ones or perhaps even having them come over. When there are new and even familiar faces coming into the home, they can bring with them bags full of goodies and treats. Often, they also bring with them pill bottles, special lotions or creams, and other medicines. Often, these can look very much like candy to a small child or infant, who explore their environment by putting everything into their mouth. Blood pressure and diabetes medicines, and even herbal supplements can be very dangerous when ingested by a curious child. Accidental ingestions and poisonings are common and are preventable. If you suspect that your child has ingested something, contact your local Poison Control center at 1-800-222-1222 right away and if directed to do so, proceed directly to the Emergency Department. Having this number close at hand is one way you can keep your family safe during the holidays.

Another way to stay healthy during the holidays is to maintain the normal routines and schedules. It is easy for bedtimes and normal routines to become disrupted when there are people visiting over the holidays. With all of the candy and treats, it is still important to make sure everyone brushes their teeth and flosses to keep the cavities away. With the treats and rich food, keep the whole family active by going on a walk or a nice bike ride if the weather is nice. Even dancing and jumping around is a great form of exercise, as long as you go long enough to work up a nice sweat. This will help keep away the holiday weight gain. Lastly, if you or your family is feeling under the weather with a cough, fever, vomiting, or any sick symptoms, or if you were exposed to covid, please consider staying home to prevent the spread of infection.

Visit our website at www.brightonpeds.com

Have a Happy Holiday and Merry Christmas!

Bee a part of The Buzz next month! To advertise, call:

303.404.2000

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Health & Wellness

Eng Orthodontics & Colorado Smiles Offered by: Rachel Eng - Eng Orthodontics

E

ng Orthodontics is pleased to share with our community the exciting news that in order to best serve all of the children in our community, we have created a sister-company called Colorado Smiles Orthodontics.

This new orthodontic practice will be dedicated to serving the children in our community who utilize Health First Colorado Insurance, Colorado’s Medicaid program.

Eng Orthodontics and Colorado Smiles Orthodontics are both owned and operated by Dr. Albert Eng who is dedicated to continuing excellent patient care for all patients at both orthodontic practices.

Eng Orthodontics will continue serving all of our private insurance and selfpay patients. Dr. Albert Eng will be the orthodontist for all Eng Orthodontics patients at the Brighton and Fort Morgan locations. Dr. Jaanki Patel will be the orthodontist for all Eng Orthodontics patients at our Reunion location.

Colorado Smiles Orthodontics will be serving all of our Health First Colorado patients. Dr. Jaanki Patel will be the orthodontist for all Colorado Smiles Orthodontics patients.

We believe that by having an orthodontic practice dedicated to Colorado’s Medicaid program, it will allow our team to be dedicated experts in Health First Colorado insurance policies which will allow us the ability to work towards having more cases approved for treatment. This will enable more children in our community to access the benefit of quality orthodontic treatment.

Eng Orthodontics and Colorado Smiles Orthodontics are both open and ready for new patients. We have gone above and beyond to ensure that all of our offices are held to the highest level of sterilization and are taking every precaution necessary, ensuring a safe and healthy environment during this time.

Wishing You A Happy Holiday Season

Preferred on Aetna, Delta Dental, MetLife & Cigna For Children:

10

$

* McDonald’s Gift Card

With Exam, Cleaning & X-Rays

10

$

For Adults:

* Starbucks or

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With Exam, Cleaning & X-Rays

*Offers valid with this ad & at time of service. Not valid with any other offer. New patients only.

Ask Us About Our

Loyalty Program Come Find Out Why We’re The

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For Patients Without Dental Insurance

Award Winner 2012 - 2013 - 2014 - 2015 - 2016 2017 - 2018 - 2019 - 2020

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www.Smile4LifeDental.com Facebook.com/Smile4LifeDental

44 The Brighton Buzz | DECEMBER 2021

Visit us online at: www.TheBrightonBuzz.com

Health & Wellness

Wishing You A Happy Holiday Season!

Happy Holidays

to our residents, their families and our community Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care Where you are able to enjoy an independent, yet secure lifestyle, pursuing new interests and expanding your circle of friends.

Kelly Engle 720.413.6795

Linda Morgan 303.229.6869

And, Best Wishes for A Great New Year!

50% Off!

2ND MONTH RENT When you sign a lease in December!

In-person and Virtual Tours Tour Inglenook from the safety and comfort of your own home!

We will show you around and answer any questions you may have!

Josefina Ledezma 303.908.1438 Se habla Español

Social distant lunch tour available.

303.659.4148

Call Nellie to schedule your tour today.

2195 E. Egbert St. • Brighton • 80601 • www.inglenookatbrighton.com

Assisted Living | Independent Living | Memory Care Hospice Care | Rehabilitation | Respite Care

Judy Patterson 303.901.5812

Morgan Realty & Associates, LLC MorganRealty.net office 303.659.3101

Celebrate the season - Play Sudoku S

udoku is one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. As a logic puzzle, Sudoku is also an excellent brain game.

If you play Sudoku daily, you will soon start to see improvements in your concentration and overall brain power.

Start a game today and make it a part of your daily brain workout!

The goal of Sudoku is to fi ll in a 9×9 grid with digits so that each column, row, and 3×3 section contain the numbers between 1 to 9. At the beginning of the game, the 9×9 grid will have some of the squares fi lled in. Your job is to use logic to fill in the missing digits and complete the grid. Don’t forget, a move is incorrect if: • Any row contains more than one of the same number from 1 to 9 • Any 3×3 grid contains more than one of the same number from 1 to 9 • Any column contains more than one of the same number from 1 to 9 Level: EASY

7 3 2 7 4 1 5 6 7 5 8 9 7 3 9 7 9 9 3

Level: MEDIUM

5 9 2 3

3

9 4

7 8 5 4 3 7 2 6 1

9

7

Level: HARD

8

1 7

5 6 9 8 1 2 4 2 7 8 4 2 6 3 1 7 4 9 6 4 5

3 6 3 7 8 4 9

9 2 8 6

7 2 1

5 1 3 6

1 8 3 9 2 6 1 8 4 7

No peeking! Find the answers on page 53 Bee a part of The Buzz next month! To advertise, call:

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Kids Corner

Christmas

Mini Camp!

2 Day Camps:

Our 2-day camps offer an introduction to our program. Participants learn about horsemanship, connecting with the horse and some basics of riding and ground work skills.

9 am to Noon • Ages 7 & up Dec. 20-21 Dec. 22-23 Dec. 27-28 Dec. 29-30

$265 for each 2 day camp Email Kim at prostable@aol.com to receive an information/ registration form.

Youth & Adult Riding Lessons • Horse Training 23901 E 160th Ave • Brighton, CO 80603

(303) 941-2037 • www.PromenadeStable.com Celebrating 20 years in Brighton!

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Classes for 3 years - Adult

Classes: Beginner through Advanced

Give Your Child The Gift Of Dance!

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First Lesson

Piano Lessons

FREE 21 Offer EXP. 12.31.

with Sherri Heck

Traditional, private lessons at my home studio

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DECEMBER SAVINGS:

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*With this coupon. May not be combined.

Visit us online at: www.TheBrightonBuzz.com

Your Pet’s Best Friends

All Pet Grooms Include: • Proper Clipping • Furminating • All Dogs Hand Washed

• Nails dremmeled • Ear Hair Pulled • Anal Glands Expressed

(Not Hydrosurged)

Bath, Brush, De-Shedding Special! ___ Open Monday - Saturday at 7:30 am ___

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•

Brighton, CO

303-835-2566

BOARDING • TOYS • TREATS • PET GOODS & MORE

Canine Boarding

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Thank you for taking such good care of them.” - CB

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Offers good thru 12.31.21

965 Platte River Blvd, Unit K • Brighton, CO 80601

Celebrate The Holidays

With A Well -Groomed No Kennels Fur Baby!

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Community Living

Better hearing.

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Visit us online: 48 The Brighton Buzz | DECEMBER 2021

www.galvanbuildingandremodel.com Visit us online at: www.TheBrightonBuzz.com

Community Living

303.562.1450 • 606 S. 4th Avenue • Brighton • 80601 www.blueribbonhearing.com

“Dedicated to Your Best Hearing”

Interest Financing

For 12 months on approved credit

Offering Complimentary Consultation

&

Second Opinion

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Up to $1000 Trade-in Value for a pair of Hearing Aids

Sound Quality Matters Offered by: John Wilson, B.S., BC-HIS - Blue Ribbon Hearing & Tinnitus Center

As

a parent who understands the way that sounds and music strengthen the auditory pathways in the brain, I have done everything possible to make sure my children have the opportunity to take music lessons and practice regularly. The physical and neurological connections that are made in the brain and body while listening to and performing music can last a lifetime. Musicians develop an ability to separate sounds made by different notes and different instruments which leads to a much stronger auditory system.

With all four of my children having taken lessons, for the past decade this time of year has been a time of piano recitals. After working hard to learn their songs, my children and the other students display their mastery of their musical pieces by performing for other students and their friends and family members. We typically gather in an auditorium or church and some perform basic songs with sheet music in front of them, while others perform complex classics from memory.

Last year was different however, as the lessons and recital were conducted over the internet using video due to COVID-19. Each student who performed in the recital had a camera film them as they played and the video and audio were transmitted over the internet to all those who wanted to watch and listen. The music was beautiful and it was encouraging to see so many people working on their talents. However, due to the inferior quality of the microphones recording the music, the varied connection and transmission quality of the signal, and the lowquality speakers found on computers and mobile devices, the quality of the sound was less than it would have been in person.

By contrast, last week we were in an auditorium with a grand piano. The quality of the live music was clear, crisp and vibrant. There was no problem with a faulty microphone picking up the sound, poor transmission quality of the video, or poor output from a small computer speaker. The music could be both heard and felt.

This experience reminded me of what so many people have said about wearing hearing aids: Nothing sounds as good as normal hearing. However, the quality of hearing aids makes a significant difference. The quality of microphones, receivers (speakers), processors, and technology found in the hearing aid, along with the fit of the devices, all make a significant difference as to the quality and clarity of sound the listener experiences. For this reason, we now offer the EVOLV AI family of hearing aids, the latest, most advanced technology to help our patients hear and understand speech, and deal with background noise.

So, if you or someone you know is struggling to hear and understand during this holiday season, please call us to find out how we can help with hearing loss and tinnitus! Merry Christmas from Blue Ribbon Hearing & Tinnitus Center.

BLUE RIBBON HEARING & TINNITUS CENTER Bee a part of The Buzz next month! To advertise, call:

303.404.2000

“Dedicated to Your Best Hearing”

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Community Living

• Flatwork: Commercial & Residential • Decorative: Stamped & Acid Stained

303.523.4778

• Tandem/Bobcat Service • Dirt Hauling & Concrete or Asphalt Base

vigilsconcrete.com

THANK YOU! Dear Customers, In a new world with unprecedented trials and burdens for us all, I’d like to thank you for contacting and trusting us as your tree care provider.

We, like many others, worked our way through the last two seasons with unfortunate challenges due to the pandemic, supply shortages and ultimately labor shortages.

I truly apologize if we missed a phone call, appointment or if we as a company didn’t meet your satisfaction as a company.

As the owner I take full responsibility.

I live by the quote:

“Everyday, we make adjustments.

We strive for greatness.”

In the last few months, we have made adjustments to improve our processes and operations as a company to ultimately provide the best possible customer service for you.

Please contact us with for any winter tree work or firewood sales!

BEN & MIKE VEGA 303-742-0278 or

720-903-0483 50 The Brighton Buzz | DECEMBER 2021

Visit us online at: www.TheBrightonBuzz.com

Community Living

What to do with your used cooking oil Offered by:

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The holidays are near and that means homemade meals. But what do you do with your used cooking oil? Disposing it down the drain or toilet can coat sewers and cause “slow drains,” blockages, back-ups and even expose you to the pathogens in raw sewage.

Turns out, cooking oil can be made into fuel and you can help make that happen. The City of Brighton’s Utilities Department is working with RecycOil to keep used cooking oils and greases out of sewers and landfills by diverting them into biodiesel production to be sold back as clean, renewable fuel. To recycle your oil, make an appointment by calling 303-655-2093 to drop-off your used cooking oil at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 325 N. Kuner Rd. It’s important to also be mindful of the container to store your used cooking oil. The City is giving away free fat trappers and replacement bags to properly catch cooking oil and grease. To get free fat trappers and replacement bags, call 303-655-2093.

303.656.5725

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COMPLETE THE FAFSA/CASFA AND RECEIVE HELP, FEEDBACK AND IDEAS ON WRITING ESSAYS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND COLLEGE APPLICATIONS.

NOV. 9, 6-7:30 P.M. at Prairie View High School JANUARY 12, 5:30-7 P.M. Anythink Library

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We wish all of our past, current, and future customers a safe, healthy, and

Happy Holiday Season!

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You need not be a student of the school to attend the event. Different locations are selected for students’ convenience.

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Eagle View Adult Center

NEWS & INFORMATION Senior Advisory Board

The purpose of the Advisory Board is to advise and assist in the needs and operations of Eagle View. The Board will meet Tues. Dec. 21 at 1:00 p.m. Members are: Fran King, Dave Thomas, Peggy Jarrett, Dan Buckner, Olly Ramirez, Steve Yarish, Bill Alsdorf, Heidi Storz, Judy Schissler, George Phillips, Ellie Davis, and Gayle Shibao.

Visitors are welcome.

Charitable Contributions

Together we can continue to enhance the great programs and services off ered for seniors and active adults in the Brighton area. Your financial support will be recognized on the donor wall at Eagle View. All donations are tax deductible.

Make donations payable to: Brighton United Senior Citizens, 1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601.

Donor Opportunities for Wall Recognition: Friend: $100 - $499 Memorial: $100+ Sponsor: $500 - $999 Benefactor: $1000+

Friends Program Fund

The Senior Advisory Board has established a scholarship fund. The Friends Program Fund provides fi nancial assistance to older adults to participate in programs sponsored by Eagle View Adult Center. The simple application form is available at the front desk. Applications must

DECEMBER HAPPENINGS

Spellbinders Storytellers Julie and Kathy are coming back for another fun-filled storytelling event. Stories help us make sense of our world, impart a lesson, pass down history, and more.

They can teach us how to love, to forgive, to be just, and to strive for better than we have. Free, but please register.

Wed. Dec 8 - 1:00 p.m.

Free Deadline: Mon. Dec 6 Jane Talbot Recognition Jane Talbot has been involved at the center since 1997.

She has been an instructor, volunteer, and served on the Senior Advisory Board from 2009 - 2020. Jane was the chairperson for eleven years. When Eagle View opened its doors in 2012, it was decided that the rooms would be named after former Senior Advisory Board Chairpersons.

(Brown, Burge, Nyholt, Peer). Now it is time to continue that tradition. Join us as we honor Jane. Refreshments will be served.

Thurs. Dec 9 - 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.

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be approved PRIOR to registering for the event.

Donations to the fund are appreciated.

Outreach & Referral

Do you need help and unsure where to turn?

Evon Benitez will assist you with completing forms and fi nding needed services. It is vital that you make an appointment to see Evon as she’s often meeting with others or out serving the community. To make an appointment call Evon at 303-655-2079. Leave a message.

Medical Equipment Loans Basic medical equipment is available to loan out by appointment only. Items may include wheelchairs, front wheel and seated walkers, canes, crutches, toilet seat risers, commodes, and bath benches. There is no guarantee what is available at any time. Call 303-655-2075 for information.

Program and Activity Policies • Anyone 55 years of age or older is given priority to participate in all center activities and programs.

• If adults age 40 - 54 want to attend a class or program they will be added to a wait list.

Inquire at the EVAC front desk or by calling 303-655-2075.

• Foot care is for seniors 55 + only.

• Payment is due at registration. Cash, checks, or credit cards. Keep your receipt.

• The Center reserves the right to cancel any activity if minimum registration is not met.

Free Deadline: Wed. Dec 8 Friday Feast It’s soup time! We will have southwest beef soup, sandwich, and cookies from Brookdale. Our entertainment today will be Susie Knight aka Mrs. Claus.

She is a storyteller, country singer, and always a crowd favorite.

Fri. Dec. 10 - 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. $6.00 Deadline: Wed. Dec 8 Hair Sparkles It is time to be sparkled for the holidays with hair tinsel.

Silk hair tinsel is tied onto hair strands and can stay in for weeks. Hair must be straight or slightly wavy and at least 4-6 inches long. You must make an appointment and pay in advance at the front desk.

Mon. Dec 13 or Tues. Dec 14 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. $25.00 Deadline: Fri. Dec 10 Lost Cities of Denver EVAC & Zoom Long before the large suburbs such as Lakewood sprang

Follow and like us on Facebook to stay up-to-date Refund Policy for Cancellations: If the CENTER cancels the activity/trip: Full refunds will be given.

If YOU cancel BEFORE the deadline date: Refund of cost, minus a $4 cancellation fee.

If activity charge is $4 or less, NO refund is given. Allow 1 - 2 weeks to process refunds.

If YOU cancel AFTER the deadline date: NO REFUND IS GIVEN unless we can sell your spot. If you can’t go on a ticketed trip, DO NOT give your space to anyone before checking with Eagle View to see if there is a waiting list. If there is NO wait list, you may give away or sell your trip space. The person taking your spot must go on the van. Tell EVAC BEFORE the trip if someone is taking your place; one-day notice preferred.

Transportation

Via Mobility provides specialized transportation within the City of Brighton. Via can take you to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and Eagle View, to name just a few of the places you can go in Brighton. New Via users - call 303-4472848 ex 1014 to get started. To schedule rides, call 303-447-9636. Free rides to and from Eagle View in Via service area (provided by funds from the Senior Advisory Board).

FlexRide - This is an RTD service. Call 303-994-3549 for reservations. The driver will pick up and deliver you anywhere within Brighton, Mon - Fri. 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Cost is the local RTD bus fare. up, there were smaller towns surrounding Denver, often created to avoid the evils of decadent Denver. It is time to explore these forgotten cities, lost worlds surrounded and swallowed up by the cities we know today. There is more there than you might think! Join Denver History Tours for this fascinating look into some slices of municipal past.

Tues. Dec 14 - 2:00 p.m. $4.00 Deadline: Thurs. Dec 9 Active Minds: Nile River

By Request / EVAC & Zoom In 2020, the controversial Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam began operating on a section of the Nile River in Ethiopia. When the reservoir is filled (likely around 2026), the dam will power the largest hydroelectric plant in Africa. Egypt has opposed the dam, fearing that it could cut off or reduce water to their country. Join Active Minds as we explore this great river, following its winding path through history as well as its modern role in the world.

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with Christmas Carols at 6:30 pm and Church Service with Eucharist at 7:00 pm.

76 S. Third Ave. • Brighton 720-263-6394

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DROP-IN ACTIVITIES Pinochle Pals Tuesdays - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Room: Hawk/Heron Sandy: 303-659-3265

Cribbage Wednesdays - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Room: Peer Shirley: 720-685-3369 Tournament: $4 Wed. Dec 29

Bingo In-Person Join us in the dining room every Thursday with Barbara as our caller.

One card per player. Win gift cards!

Thursdays -12:15 p.m.

Gift card prizes sponsored by: Dec 23: Eagle View Senior Advisory Board Dec 30: Multiple Sponsors (Noon Year’s Eve)

Bridge Fridays - 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Room: Hawk/Heron Judy: 303-378-5226 Please call if new.

Closed on Dec 24

Ladies Billiards This is “women only” time to enjoy the pool tables.

Mondays - 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

25¢ per day Closed Mon. Dec 27

Pitch Fridays -12:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Room: Falcon Shirley: 720-685-3369 Closed on Dec 24

Knit & Crochet Drop-in Drop in to knit or crochet with others.

No instructor.

Wednesdays - 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Conference Room 25¢ per day

For a full listing, please visit www.brightonco.gov.

1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2075 I evacinfo@brightonco.gov www.brightonco.gov Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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All programs are FREE Reservations and masks required.

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Slowing Sales Create Opportunity Offered by: Scott and Lora Nordby, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Innovative Real Estate

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fter an astonishing 114 consecutive months of year-over-year home price gains, existing home sales eased two percent on a seasonally adjusted annual rate between July and August 2021. Have rising home prices finally become too much for homebuyers? Not yet. The median existing-home sales price rose 15% year-over-year, according to The National Association of REALTORS (NAR), largely due to a continuing dearth of available homes for sale. Existing supplies nationwide are at a meager 2.6 months on hand, which means that at the current sales pace, supplies would end quickly.

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Lawrence Yun, NAR’s chief economist, said that “potential buyers are out and about searching, but much more measured about their financial limits, and simply waiting for more inventory.”

With winter approaching, housing sales tend to slow, especially with holidays pending. This affords buyers more opportunity to purchase a home “in the off season.” In addition, when buyers are pushed to their limits, they begin to withdraw from the hunt, leaving sellers with fewer showing and offers.

Stay firm. Don’t “offer over list price” or try to compete with all-cash offers from corporate buyers. Eventually, prices will come down, and nearrecord-low interest rates will continue to be available for some time to come.

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HOMES FOR THE Holidays Once upon a time, real estate was thought to slow down as the new year approached, giving way to hot cocoa and flurries of snow. These days, we know better, and when winter comes around, it’s also the time to buy or sell your house. So, grab your mug, sit down by a fire and find out why now is the season of homes for the holidays: Twinkling with holiday lights, your house will shine bright to eager buyers looking for their perfect home.

Temperature isn’t the only thing dropping this winter; mortgage rates are near historic lows.

Homes are new beginnings for buyers and sellers to start the new year off fresh in their new home.

Serious buyers are out. Your home won’t be subject to casual window shoppers.

Buyers have extra time off from work, which means more hours in their day to search for a home.

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