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 meets Tues. Feb 21 at 1:00 p.m. Members are: Dave Thomas, Peggy Jarrett, Dan Buckner, Olly Ramirez, Steve Yarish, Bill Alsdorf, Heidi Storz, Judy Schissler, George Phillips, Gayle Shibao, and Barbara Spakoski. Visitors are welcome.

Charitable Contributions

Together we can continue to enhance the great programs and services offered 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+

VOA Lunch

A hot, nutritious lunch is provided by Volunteers of America, Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. Please reserve your meal in advance. For Mondays, reserve the Thursday before; for Thursdays, reserve the Monday before. Call Eleanor at 303-655-2271 between 10:00

February Happenings

Stay Young at Heart

Young at Heart is defined as thinking and acting like young people, or being active and having lots of energy. Join retired Dietitian Diana Berkland for a program exploring the many ways to stay young at heart and improve your heart health with an emphasis on diet, exercise, and lifestyle.

Mon. Feb 6 - 1:30 p.m.

Free

Deadline: Fri. Feb 3

Safety in the Snow

EVAC & Zoom

Representatives from Platte Valley Medical Center will be here to discuss winter safety tips including information about hypothermia, frostbite, items to have in your vehicle, and snow/ice fall prevention.

Tues. Feb 7 - 1:30 p.m.

Free

Deadline: Mon. Feb 6

1150 Prairie Center Parkway, Brighton, CO 80601 303-655-2075 I evacinfo@brightonco.gov www.brightonco.gov a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Mon. & Thurs. to make a reservation. Daily meal donations are appreciated.

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

$2.50 Donation per meal if age 60+

$8.50 Mandatory charge if under 60

Outreach & Referral

Do you need help and are unsure where to turn? Evon Benitez will assist you with completing forms and finding needed services. You’ll need to make an appointment to see Evon as she’s often meeting with others. To make an appointment, call Evon at 303-6552079. Please leave a message.

Medical Equipment Loans

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

Senior Wellness Clinic

The Senior Wellness Clinic focuses on health promotion and disease prevention for seniors 55+. Operated by Visiting Nurses Association (VNA), services include foot care, health checks, and blood pressure checks. The fee for foot care is $35 payable at the time of your appointment. Foot care may be Kaiser covered with pre-approval. Reduced fee available upon approval. Masks required for everyone. Call 303-655-2075 for appointment.

Clinic hours: 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

The Heartstrings Attached to Reorganizing Presenters Karri Williams and Susan Chavez discuss the idea of turning a daunting or emotional task into something positive.

Whether one doesn’t know where to begin with purging and preparing for future downsizing or struggling with the emotional difficulties after losing someone, learn the power of prioritizing, preparing, and facing the emotions of letting go.

Thurs. Feb 9 - 1:30 p.m.

$2.00

Deadline: Tues. Feb 7

Friday Feast

We love music and Daria and Adam will not disappoint. They are incredible musicians and vocalists. We’ll have zesty chicken soup, a sandwich, and cookies from Brookdale.

Fri. Feb 10 - 12:00 noon

$6.00

Deadline: Wed. Feb 8

The Secret “Love” Language of Victorian Hand Fans

Local author and historian, Robin Kring aka “The

Tech Tuesdays

Need help with your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? We will do our best to help you become more comfortable using your device. Schedule an appointment with Calvin at 303-655-2187.

Zoom Membership

You will need to purchase a Zoom membership for each newsletter in order to participate online. Purchasing a membership will give you access to all EVAC’s programs that are being offered on Zoom for two months. Only Zoom members will receive the E-Blast with Zoom links. To register, see page 1 on the registration sheet. Cost: $20 for two months.

Jan & Feb Membership

$20

Deadline: Ongoing

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 303-447-2848 ext. 1014 to get started. To schedule rides, call 303-447-9636. Free rides to and from Eagle View to seniors living in the Brighton Via service area are provided by funding 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.

Brighton History Detective,” shares a brief history of the Ladies Fan and decodes this secret messaging of Victoriana. To the delicate Victorian lady, a decorative hand fan was more than a beautiful fashion accessory and instrument to keep her cool. Hand fans were used as a tool of discreet communication between the sexes, ranging from a flirtatious desire to devoted love. The way she held and signaled her fan position communicated a secret message of love, covering a whole secret love language. Ladies will experience an opportunity to practice sending a fan message, and gentlemen the opportunity to decode the secret communication.

Tues. Feb 14 - 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

$4.00

Deadline: Fri. Feb 10

Active Minds: Tuskegee Airmen

EVAC & Zoom

The issue of race in the military extends from colonial times to the present day. Join Active Minds as we explore a chapter of this story from World War II: the Tuskegee Airmen. These groups of African American pilots were the first black military aviators in the U.S.

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Wed. Feb 15 - 1:30 p.m.

$5.00

Deadline: Tues. Feb 14

The Power of Positivity

Does positive thinking really make a difference in our mood, self-confidence, and relationships? This class will explore the many benefits of positive thinking and ways to change our old habits into new ways to think and feel that really make a difference. Facilitated by Pennock Center for Counseling.

Wed. Feb 15 - 2:00 p.m.

$2.00

Deadline: Mon. Feb 13

The Remarkable Life of George Washington

EVAC & Zoom

Just in time for Presidents’ Day, join Paul Flanders for a presentation on our first president, George Washington. The first Commander in Chief provided the early republic with distinguished leadership in the first years of the new Constitution. That era, along with his general command of the Continental Army during the Revolution, should help us all revere Washington.

Thurs. Feb 16 - 1:30 p.m.

$4.00

Deadline: Wed. Feb 15

Mardi Gras Merriment

We may be a long way from Bourbon Street but we still know how to have some Mardi Gras fun! The Chris Cheslin Duo will be here to perform New Orleans jazz followed by some light, cajun-style refreshments.

Fri. Feb 17 - 2:00 p.m.

$6.00

Deadline: Mon. Feb 13

Feathered Friends: Merlin

A small winter falcon that visits Colorado will be the guest for this month’s Feathered Friends. The Merlin arrives in our state by September of each year, but they’re tough to see until the leaves fall off the trees. A fairly common resident of feedlots and dairies on the eastern plains, these birds have also learned to adapt to city living, especially in the Pacific Northwest.

Tues. Feb 21 - 1:00 p.m.

$5.00

Deadline: Fri. Feb 17

Streetcar Neighborhoods

EVAC & Zoom

Once upon a time, Denver had one of the largest streetcar systems in the nation. The streetcar linked the city to the hinterland, allowing folks to begin their suburban dreams, and brought generations of workers, revelers, and everyone else downtown to pursue their various purposes. This presentation will show you where the lines ran, how the neighborhoods they served were changed by their presence, and how whole cities were able to exist because of them. Presented by Denver History Tours.

Wed. Feb 22 - 1:30 p.m.

$5.00

Deadline: Fri. Feb 17

Low Vision Support Group

Beyond Vision invites Lorrie Spoering to explore low-vision reading options available through Colorado Talking Book Library.

Wed. Feb 22 - 1:00 p.m.

Free

Deadline: Fri. Feb 17

Readers Theatre Performance

Drop in for the free show and support our hard-working acting troupe! Play is done in time to take advance of the VOA lunch afterwards. RSVP necessary for lunch two days in advance to 303-655-2271.

Thurs. Feb 23 - 11:00 a.m.

Free

Be sure to check out our Trips!

Note: Not all offerings are listed here. Please visit www.brightonco.gov for a complete listing.

Center will be closed on Feb 20