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Fundraising goal reached for displaced residents
January 2018
Merry melodies for the holidays
By Anthony Welch
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ore than 30 seniors sent packing from Emerald Towers Apartments now have new homes thanks to private donations totaling more than $38,000. Colorado Springs City Council President Richard Skorman announced that the fundraising goal had been reached at a press conference on Dec. 20 in the City Hall lobby. “We did a great thing as a community,” he said. Just a month ago, Emerald Terrace
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Members of the Swinging Deuzers, a musical performance group whose members are in their 80s and 90s, entertained an audience at The Retreat at Sunny Vista on Dec. 22. The group performs once a month. To book them for your event, call Eugene Haakenson at 719-391-8309.
See GOAL, page 4
Didgeridoo more than musical escape for Skrivan By Anthony Welch
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chance encounter some years ago at festival in California, where John Skrivan befriended some Indigenous Australians, permanently changed his life. Skrivan, who said he’s always had an interest in indigenous cultures, was
introduced to the wind instrument developed by Indigenous Australians – the didgeridoo. “I had heard the sound and never knew what it was; then I saw a fellow playing one,” Skrivan said. The experience not only fostered Skrivan’s interest in the instrument but
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Entitlements under attack E
Unfortunately, as ntitlement - A many of us know, the government program super wealthy are the only that guarantees and real beneficiaries of this provides benefits to a overhaul. More than 80 particular group. percent of the tax savings Retirees like me have heads in their direction. usually worked 40 to 50 By the way of their years prior to retirement. contributions, they are We have had money ones who really control withdrawn from day one By Bruce our congress and now they and put into our savings Schlabaugh have been richly rewarded. account known as social LIFE after 50 I fear this is bad news security. There were plenty Publisher to be sure but it’s just the of days that I didn’t want to beginning. Many news sources have go into work, but I knew I reported that Speaker of the House had to. Paul Ryan and Senate Majority Leader The point is that the boomer Mitch McConnell as well as President generation has been willing to put in thousands of hard days’ work for their Trump will set their sights on our entitlements in 2018. Medicare, pay and eventually towards their retirement. It was some comfort know- Medicaid and Social Security are all at ing that ultimately their savings would risk. That $1.5 trillion reduction in tax come back to them in the form of revenues will cause some amount of Social Security income. economic growth, but no study has That is my earned money, not an shown it would pay for itself. That entitlement! means it would most likely add to the Recently the Congress passed a deficit which was already $666 billion tax overhaul that is projected to last year. increase the deficit over 10 years by The huge loss of revenue will 1.5 trillion dollars. The Republicans become the Republicans’ urgent have cheered this overhaul as a great excuse to make major spending cuts. benefit to the middle class.
This was an item in recent newspapers. It’s all over the news in fact. “We’re going to have to get back next year at entitlement reform, which is how you tackle the debt and the deficit,” Ryan said during an appearance on Ross Kaminsky’s talk radio show. He went on to say, “Frankly, it’s the health care entitlements that are the big drivers of our debt, so we will spend more time on the health care entitlements - because that’s really where the problem lies, fiscally speaking.” Ryan said he believes he has begun convincing President Trump in their private conversations about the need to rein in Medicare, the federal health program that primarily insures the elderly. As a candidate, Trump vowed not to cut spending on Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid. But after all the tweets, inconsistencies and statements that don’t fact-check, can we bank on his keeping that campaign promise? I am sounding the alarm for seniors to be vigilant. Our entitlements will be under attack in 2018.
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GOAL/from page 1 residents were given notices that they’d have to move out of the complex. Many residents had lived there for decades and had hoped to live the rest of their lives in the quiet surroundings. A collaborative effort between city departments, the El Paso County Department of Human Services, Silver Key Senior Services, Black Bird Community Outreach and Greccio Housing set a goal to raise $1,000 for 36 residents who were identified as needing financial assistance to relocate. The Emerald Towers displacements highlight a growing need for more work force and affordable housing, especially for seniors. “We need to be ready,” said Dawn Halliburton-
Rudy of Blackbird Outreach, “because this will happen again.” Tenant Karen McGuire lived at Emerald Towers for nine years. Seeing the eviction notice was devastating, she said. “It absolutely reinforces the reason I moved to this region 29 years ago,” McGuire said. “I’ve been through a couple of divorces, deaths, and this was right up there.” Another tenant, Dawn Melliot, just moved into the complex back in September. “I was frantic. I didn’t know what I was going to do,” she said. “I didn’t know where I was going to go. I can’t lift. It was a nightmare.”
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El Paso County Commissioner Stan VanderWerf, whose Commissioner District 3 includes southwest Colorado Springs, credited City, County and nonprofit leadership along with the generous response of the community in solving the crisis. VanderWerf also thanked caseworkers with the El Paso County Department of Human Services who met directly with many of the seniors impacted by the eviction to help them identify food and medical assistance programs and other services that could offset the financial burden placed on them by the need to relocate. “There is only one way to solve a community problem and it requires the whole community working together,” VanderWerf said.
PILLAR now located in Chapel Hills Mall For Life After 50 Retired, or thinking about retiring and wondering what you will do with all your time? Well, you don’t want to start losing brain cells by becoming inactive and inert. There are still many years left in which to grow and learn. One of the best ways to do that is to connect with other like-minded retirees and start attending PILLAR classes. PILLAR is an Institute for Lifelong Learning in Colorado Springs and our motto is “No tests, no papers, no homework. PILLAR is learning ... just for the fun of it.” At PILLAR we learn because we want to keep “those little gray cells” active and stimulated as we continue to develop, evolve and progress as human beings. PILLAR offers a variety of one-time, two-hour classes each trimester on history, politics, science, technology, religion and cultural pursuits. Over 300 classes a year are offered. Our classes are located in numerous areas throughout
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Looking Out for Each Other Colorado law, Court-appointed Conservators protect the most vulnerable By Becky Elder
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t can happen to anyone – to mom and dad, to the couple next door or even to you. Financial exploitation or abuse, especially among those 60-plus is on the rise. Consumer Reports recently estimated fiscal elder abuse cost families more than $30 billion a year. The good news: Senior safety got a boost in 2015 when Colorado passed a Mandatory Reporting Law designed to protect vulnerable populations. Today, the state, in collaboration with eldercare advocates, the legal community and a growing tier of trained professional fiduciaries or conservators, work together to address the problem. Here in the Pikes Peak region the Colorado Springs Police Department’s Investigations/Crimes Against Elders Unit investigates more than 100 new cases of financial crimes against seniors each month,” says Colorado Springs Police Financial Crimes Detective Alan Van’t Land. Many are reported by case managers at organizations like Silver Key Senior Services or Adult Protective Services. The investigators also work closely with 211, the Alzheimer’s Association, PACE, area fire departments, the Sheriff’s office as well as by concerned citizens. “Watching out for vulnerable citizens is now up to all of us,” explains court-appointed conservator and founder of Pike Peak Probate Services Chris Marchase. “It can be me, my neighbor, a banker, a veterinarian or a chiropractor - anyone who might see potential physical or financial harm to an at-risk adult is now required to file a report with the police,
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the Sheriff or Adult Protective Services.” Silver Key’s Susan Pavlika agrees. She explains that one of the nonprofit’s Guardianship case workers noticed an unusual $600 withdrawal on a client’s bank statement. “That was a huge amount of money for this individual,” she says. Silver Key immediately contacted their client’s bank and discovered that a neighborhood acquaintance had gone to the bank and portrayed herself as the client’s niece to get the money. Silver Key immediately reported the fraudulent activity to the police, and the bank put money back in the client’s account. Marchase and his staff have worked with Pavlika’s team, APS, law enforcement and concerned local family members. All see an increasing workload as the population of older residents grows. “Most of our clients are 60 to 80 years of age - and their cases vary widely,” Marchase explains. “A conservator’s say is final. Our job is to honor our clients’ wishes and to make sure they have the money they need to live out their lives.” That sometimes means being ‘the heavy’ when friends or family promote spending money on non-essentials like a new car or TV. With the support of a “power team” of bankers, realtors, attorneys and bookkeepers, Marchase says a conservator focuses on making sure clients get the oversight and protection they need.
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Financial exploitation, according to The National Adult Protective Services Association
occurs when “a person misuses or takes the assets of a vulnerable adult for his/her own personal benefit.” It can occur without the knowledge or consent of a senior or disabled adult, depriving them of vital financial resources. Statistically, victims are most often between 70 and 89, white, female, frail, cognitively impaired, trusting, and often lonely or isolated. Sadly, about 90 percent of abusers are family members or trusted others like caregivers, friends, pastors, doctors and neighbors. Examples of abuse include theft of cash, valuables, medication or personal property; fraud involving falsification of records, forgery or unauthorized check writing/real estate transactions; contractor and lottery scams; electronic “phishing” to acquire personal identification numbers to accounts as well as inappropriate mortgage loans, investment or insurance product sales. Predatory techniques can include deception, false pretenses, coercion, harassment, duress and direct threats. Most of us can protect ourselves. We guard our online PINs, keep valuables locked up and monitor our surroundings. But what if your memory begins to slip or you become dependent on others for personal assistance? Family members, a guardian or conservator must also be aware that a caregiver, designated power-of-attorney or legal adviser may not always be completely honest. For help contact the Colorado Springs Police Department, 444-7000, Adult Protective Services , 444-5755 or Silver Key Senior Services, 884-2300.
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DIDGERIDOO/from page 1 offered some life lessons as well. “They helped expand my vision of life and its relationship to everything else,” he said. “It was a big eye-opener.” It was soon after that Skrivan purchased his first didgeridoo from a pawn shop and embraced the instrument into his life. He doesn’t even keep track of how long he’s played now, only to say, “A bit.” Playing the didgeridoo creates a deep connection with sound and vibration, according to Skrivan. He’s always felt sensitivity to those elements, he said. Playing the instrument came naturally. “It’s one of those things that went right to my core,” he added. “It’s been such a great addition to my life.” The musical passion has also opened up new pathways for Skrivan. He performs at festivals, schools, retirement centers and every Wednesday in the summer, you can catch him performing at Hillside Gardens. Skrivan also performs in a trio and a band. Skrivan, who’ll turn 70 in June, is “weaning himself out of a home repair business,” he said. He prefers spending his time doing much easier and more pleasant things like teaching yoga part-time at Pikes Peak Community College and offering didgeridoo lessons. Skrivan has also branched out into making his own didgeridoos. He has around a dozen students, ranging from ages 18 to 65, scattered around the state. He’s also
offered group lessons. The process of playing a didgeridoo involves circular breathing … essentially inhaling and exhaling at the same time, Skrivan said. The experience can be much more than just a musical one. “It’s not just a musical instrument. It’s used for ceremonial purposes,” Skrivan said. “The sound and vibration makes for not just a physical experience but a spiritual one as well.” Skrivan enjoys sharing that experience with students. He’s constructed a “sound chamber” in his home. He has a person lay down inside it, while he plays a didgeridoo of their choosing into the chamber. Me and my 6-year-old son Jaxson took Skrivan up on his offer to experience this. The low, droning tone of the didgeridoo was enhanced by the wooden structure. The vibration from the instrument was much more felt, and the experience as a whole was very soothing and relaxing. I found myself on the verge of dozing off. It’s easy for one to see just how meditative it could be playing the didgeridoo. And that’s what Skrivan loves most about the instrument. “It’s heightened sensitivity to all kinds of things in life,” he added. To contact Skrivan about didgeridoo lessons or a personalized sound chamber experience, call his landline at 719-471-1422. It’s the best way to reach him as he does not own a cell phone or a computer.
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TECO 31 Model Train Show set to hit tracks Jan. 20 For Life After 50 Train Expo Colorado (TECO) was established to organize local events and swap meets and consolidate model railroading resources. TECO is a nonprofit organization managed by volunteers provided by supporting Model Railroad clubs and associations. Train Expo Colorado will host its next model train show in the Chapel Hills Mall Event Center at 1710 Briargate Blvd. directly across from Dicks Sporting goods on the lower level. The Model Train Show will take place be Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 20-21. Hours on Saturday are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Operating model train layouts and vendors are only a portion of the model train show. TECO will host historical presentations on Railroads of the Colorado Springs Region daily at 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., hourly “how-to” clinics, a Seek & Find scavenger hunt for children of all ages, as well as door prizes for those in attendance.
Cost is $6 per person or $9 for a family of two or more. Seniors and military receive a $1 discount. Accompanied children, 12 and under are free. For vendor table reservations and more information, contact Mike Peck at 719-640-2076 or visit our website tecoshow.org, click on the Swap Meet button and open the registration form link.
About TECO TECO is managed and operated by volunteers from the following area Model RR clubs and organizations: Colorado Midland Historic Society, Pikes Peak Division of the NMRA, PikeMaster Railroaders, Pikes Peak “N”gineers MRR Club, Pikes Peak & Southern Railroad and Youth in Model Railroading. All proceeds from ticket sales and vendor fees from the TECO shows pay for the event center. Any remaining proceeds are split between the clubs. For more information, visit http:// tecoshow.org/.
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Wholesome, Hearty Dish to Warm Up Winter Days
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s winter chills settle in, one way to warm up from the inside-out is with family meals centered around a delicious bowl of comfort food like pasta, soups and stews. By planning your weeknight menu to include wholesome, organic foods made with no artificial flavors, artificial colors or high-fructose corn syrup, you can create hearty and flavorful dishes in the New Year that will have everyone in the family eager to dig in. With a high quality, organic sauce in your pantry like one of the Bertolli USDA-certified Organic Pasta Sauces, available in red- and white-sauce varieties, you can quickly whip up a warming and indulgent winter dish while still keeping your resolutions to cook with more quality ingredients. For example, this recipe for Campanelle with Prosciutto and Peas uses Creamy Alfredo Sauce, made with organic cream, aged parmesan cheese and spices, is sure to become a cold-weather family favorite!
Campanelle with Prosciutto and Peas Cook time: 10 minutes Prep time: 10 minutes Servings: 6 12 oz. uncooked campanelle pasta 1 T Bertolli Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 large shallot, finely chopped 1/2 c dry white wine
1/2 c frozen peas 3 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto 1 jar (15 oz.) Bertolli Organic Creamy Alfredo Sauce 4 oz. Fontina cheese, shredded 6 eggs 1 t freshly ground black pepper In pot of salted water, cook pasta 2 minutes less than directed on package. Drain pasta. In large skillet over mediumhigh heat, heat oil and shallots. Cook 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Add wine; cook 3-4 minutes, or until most liquid has evaporated. Stir in peas, prosciutto, Alfredo sauce and cheese. Add pasta; toss gently. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes to coat pasta with sauce. In saucepan, bring water to boil and add eggs. Cook 6 minutes. Transfer eggs to ice water and cool before peeling. Top each serving with soft-set egg and black pepper. Notes: Gouda or Gruyere can be substituted for Fontina. Unpeeled, cooked eggs can be stored in refrigerator up to one week.
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If you’re a person who makes new year’s resolutions, it may be useful to reflect on the year just passed before you do that. Whether you’ve had a good year or what you consider a bad year, you may wonder why you should bother. It may be fun to mentally relive 2017’s happy moments, but who wants to think about painful, sad or traumatic events? Socrates famously said that “the unexamined life is not worth living.” Many others since have noted the value of self-reflection, perhaps as a regular routine (even daily) or at year’s end. Writing down your thoughts can help you appreciate your strengths and successes and let go of experiences that challenged you. Following are some questions to help you get started: • What worked well during the past year? What were some of your successes and accomplishments? Think about goals you may have achieved (did you quit smoking? lose weight? start a new project?) and what contributed to those achievements. What thoughtful decisions did you make? What skills did you learn? What made you feel proud? • What didn’t work so well during the past year? If you ran into roadblocks and challenges, what did you learn? How did those experiences help you grow as a person? What could you do differently next time? What strengths did you call on that you didn’t know you had? If you failed to reach a goal, what small steps can you take to ensure you make progress next year? For example, if you want to start an exercise routine, you can plan walking dates with a friend or seek out activities at your local library or senior center. • What are you grateful for? Studies show that cultivating an attitude of gratitude by appreciating what you have, rather than what you want, can increase energy, optimism, and empathy. Have you experienced moments of delight that brought a smile? Has someone lent a hand when you needed support? Have you felt the warmth of the Colorado sunshine? • What can you do to forgive yourself for your mistakes? Self-compassion means that you treat yourself as kindly as you would treat a friend who is suffering. The three main elements of self-compassion are self-kindness (being supportive and understanding to oneself rather than critical and judgmental); a sense of common humanity (understanding that all humans are imperfect and make mistakes); and mindfulness (balanced and clear awareness of one’s experience). Self-compassion is not self-pity or self-indulgence but involves taking responsibility for our
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You learn why the windmills were built and see how they work, spend your full day exploring culinary Strasbourg on an optiona juniper liquor, and take in a culturally enriching presentation on the Dutch medieval covered bridges, verdant parks and handsome Art Nouveau plus you enter working tour of its mechanisms and living excursion; as you explore the city and take in its sights, you will s Golden Age. aWe cruisewindmill throughfor theanight. and samples modernistofarchitecture. Alternately, our optional excursion into quarters. Return on board for lunch and an enjoyable afternoon of Dutch the renowned Alsatian join cuisine, from regional dessert Alsatian wine country for an winery and tasting. diversions: sample handcrafted Dutch cheeses and jenever, a distilled Germany Day 4 - Cologne, Price includes: ROUNDTRIP AIRFAIRE FROM COLORADO SPRINGS, ALL TRANSFERS, 7-NIGHT ALL-INCLUSIVE CRUISE, foods. OnOr, boar specialties and meats toinformative wine pairings withtour local spend your full day exploring culinary Strasbourg on an optional juniper liquor, and take in a culturally enriching presentation on the Dutch You have a morning tour of Cologne, including a visit to the Dom, evening, enjoy a Taste Germany dinner event. INCLUDING WINElargest WITHDINNER, TOURS EVERY DAY, 2 NIGHT EXTENSION IN LUCERNE INCLUDING EACHtheofMORNING, excursion;BREAKFAST as you explore city and take in its sights, you will savor Golden Age. We cruise through theanight. Germanyʼs cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage Site. After samples of renowned Alsatian cuisine, from regional dessert DayADDITIONAL 8 -the Breisach, Germany TOURS AS DESCRIBED, ALL TAXES AND SURCHARGES. OPTIONAL INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE AT PRICE. your tour, spend the rest of the day and evening exploring Cologne on Day 4 - Cologne, Germany specialties meats tothis wine pairingsgateway with localtofoods. On board Arriveand in Breisach morning, the Black Forest.this Tak yourhave own: interesting and You a Roman morningruins, tour of Cologne,neighborhoods including a visit to themuseums Dom, like the evening, enjoythrough a Taste of dinner event. excursion theGermany areaʼs renowned mountain landscape, ro Fragrance largest Museum and theand Chocolate Museum. always,Site. yourAfter Germanyʼs cathedral a UNESCO WorldAs Heritage meadows and dense forests. Once there, visit a local workshop Day 8 - Breisach, Germany Program Director you plan free exploring time. Or, join an optional your tour, spend thecan resthelp of the day andyour evening Cologne on cuckoo clock-making demonstration, Black Arrive in Breisach this morning, gateway toand the learn Black how Forest. TakeFores a sce excursion on which youinteresting will ascend to the Domʼsand roof,museums enjoyinglike up-close your own: Roman ruins, neighborhoods the made.through Return the to your ship for lunch. This afternoon, perhaps excursion areaʼs renowned mountain landscape, rollingjoin views of the cathedralʼs architecture birdʼs-eye vistas ofyour Cologne. Fragrance Museum and the Chocolateand Museum. As always, optional excursion to the quaint Alsatian town of Colmar. Alterna meadows and dense forests. Once there, visit a local workshop to see Lunch and dinnercan arehelp served board; we depart atjoin midnight. Program Director youon plan your free time. Or, an optional choose an optional excursion toand visitlearn an open museum the cuckoo clock-making demonstration, howair Black Forest in Cake excursion on which you will ascend to the Domʼs roof, enjoying up-close Forest in the morning; you will enjoy lunch at aperhaps local restaurant, made. Return to your ship for lunch. This afternoon, join an Day 5 Koblenz & Rüdesheim, Germany views of the cathedralʼs architecture and birdʼs-eye vistas of Cologne. travelexcursion directly to Colmar in Alsatian the afternoon. on board this eve optional the quaint town ofDine Colmar. Alternately, Proceed disembarking tour the Lunch andalong dinnerthe areRhine, served on board; wetodepart at 700-year-old midnight. cruise through the night. choose an on optional excursion to visit an open air museum in the Black Marksburg Castle. Alternately, choose an optional excursion that offers a Forest in the morning; you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then Day 5 -and Koblenz & Rüdesheim, Germany lively informative tour of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, or enjoy an optional Day 9 - Basel, Switzerland; transfer toDine Lucerne, Switzerland travel directly to Colmar in the afternoon. on board this evening a Proceed along the Rhine, disembarking toAfter, tour the 700-year-old guided exploration of Koblenz on foot. enjoy an onboard lunch as cruise on through the night. Marksburg Castle. Alternately, chooseaan optional World excursion that offers you cruise the scenic Middle Rhine, UNESCO Heritage Sitea Lucerne Extension - After breakfast on your ship, disembark and lively and informative tour of fortresses Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, or enjoy optional to the First-Class Blu,Switzerland Lucerne, located on t where turreted castles and overlook the river froman their hilltop Day transfer 9 - Basel,you Switzerland; transferRadisson to Lucerne, guided exploration of Koblenz on foot. After, enjoySpend an onboard lunch as of Lake Lucerne, minutes from the city center, Old Town and mai posts. Arrive in Rüdesheim in the late afternoon. free time in the Day 3 - Kinderdijk, Netherlands you cruise the scenic Middle Rhine, UNESCO World Heritage Site Lucerne Extension -you Afterget breakfast on your ship, disembark andthrough we wil station. Once settled, embark on a guided pedestrian-only Drosselgasse andasample a glass of locally produced This morning we sail toyou Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,walk for a transfer to the First-Class Radisson Blu, Lucerne, located themany shor where turreted and fortresses overlook the river their hilltop Town and see the Chapel Bridge, Water Toweron and wine at one ofcastles the restaurants or wine bars. Dine on from board your ship, tour or of this ingenious network of windmills and othericonic flood management of Lake Lucerne, minutes from Old Town and railw posts. Arrive in prefer. Rüdesheim thealso late afternoon. Spend free time Spend the rest ofthe thecity daycenter, exploring the city. Amain Viking ho houses. in town if you You in may choose to experience one in ofthe our devices. You learn why the windmills were built and see how they work, station. Once you get settled, embark on a guided walk through Old pedestrian-only Drosselgasse and sample a glass of locally produced available to help you plan your time in Lucerne so you can make optional dinners on shore tonight. We depart after midnight. a working windmill for aBridge, tour oficonic its mechanisms and living the Chapel Water Tower and many burgh wine at one of the restaurants or wine bars. Dine on board your ship, or plus you enter Town ofand yoursee visit. quarters. Return on board and enjoyable of Dutch Spendfor thelunch rest of thean day exploringafternoon the city. A Viking host is houses. in town you prefer.& You may also choose to experience one of our Day 6 -ifHeidelberg Speyer, Germany available to -help you plancheeses your timeand in Lucerne can make the m optional dinners on shore as tonight. We depart after midnight. diversions: sample handcrafted Dutch jenever,soayou distilled Day 10 Lucerne Cruise into mid-morning you enjoy the passing scenery. 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Close Connections After 50
The Mystery I
was driving the other I turned my back on a day with my list of belief in anything except things to do, places to be, other people and Nature, and it hit me. I was alone. and often felt alone. Well, yes. I was by It’s so hard to feel myself in the car. What I’m really alone. It’s weighty talking about, though, is and sad and sometimes that feeling of being really, scary. It’s that feeling you totally alone--to figure out get when you wake up in By Nancy Norman what I’m doing in this the night and realize just world. how miniscule you are, The deal is, I don’t believe that, how vulnerable. that it’s all up to me. What I believe is It can breed a desperateness for that the World is here to help. The connection, making decisions about World, in this case, can be called others not always very accurate. It’s “God, Universe, Spirit” or any number nerve-wracking because I might make of things which mean a force or a mistake. presence greater than my own. I call it I came to realize that when my “The Mystery.” But then I forget it’s anxiety increases, my feeling of there. aloneness increases. As I feel pressure As a child, I had a simple belief in to make a big decision or accomplish a personal God, a superior being who important tasks, I get tunnel vision. was there to love and guide. But “That’s the way to do that” or “This is events in my youth — primarily the the right decision” automatically assasinations — blew that apart and closes other avenues. I’m not putting for years I refused to consider a bigger up roadblocks to other ideas, it just power. happens—if I forget The Mystery, if I
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Changes to code seen as catalyst for alternative affordable housing small-living advocates as a whole,”
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Zaruba said. “I am so excited that this El Paso County Commissioners,
will be used as a stepping stone to
staff and members of the “tiny homes”
greater national accomplishments to
industry joined forces Friday morning
come.”
to talk about recently-modified
Sprout Tiny Homes and Tumble-
County’ Land Development Codes
weed Tiny House Company provided
that will make it easier to find places
the tiny homes for the tours. Sprout
to locate the compact houses around
brought a 10-foot by 40-foot home
the region.
that “is right at the limit of what can
Members of the media and other
be categorized a tiny home,” said
attendees were given tours of a pair of
Sprout President Rod Stambaugh.
tiny homes during the event at the
Tumbleweed parked an 8½-foot by
Regional Development Center on
20-foot design next to Sprout’s much
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Springs. Commissioners Stan VanderWerf and Longinos Gonzalez spoke briefly about the Board of El Paso County Commissioners approval at Tuesday’s regular meeting that eases restrictions on placing tiny homes in residential areas, RV campgrounds and mobile home parks. VanderWerf said that the new regulations will help fill a need for more affordable housing. “We are one of the largest tiny home manufacturing communities in the country,” he said. “And we have an affordable housing need. So enacting these changes makes sense. This is about helping those people have a place they can both afford and call home as well as supporting an industry that provides jobs and innovation to our community.” The changes to County Land Use Code allow the placement of tiny homes as principle dwelling places in many El Paso County zones where residential housing is permitted. The
El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez tours a tiny home during a Dec. 15 event to talk about the recently-modified Land Development Code.
amended regulations also remove certain “length of stay” restrictions for approved RV campgrounds. And tiny homes are now allowed in mobile home parks and also as “accessory structures” in other zones. “Today is great example of collaboration between the County and the industry,” said El Paso County’s Executive Director of Planning & Community Development Craig Dossey. “There has been a huge desire in the industry and in the market to find alternatives to existing housing stock. Our staff worked very hard with the industry to develop regulations that are a starting point to presenting some alternatives. We’ve started the conversation on tiny homes in this County. And this is a very important first step.” Darin Zaruba, Founder of the National Tiny House Jamboree and a Developer Representative of the Tiny Home Industry Association, agreed
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FITNESS/from page 12 time I’m in the office, I’m treating someone who’s been injured in their effort to be fit.” But don’t let the fear of injury put you on the couch. The human body was made to be used. So apply that wonderful wisdom … and maybe some common sense. With all the new information available about smart training, target-supplementing and healthy eating, it’s no wonder that older swimmers are turning in their fastest times ever. It’s no wonder that men and women in the 70s, 80s and even 90s continue to build strength and muscle mass. Weight training is not the enemy. It can reverse osteopenia and even osteoporosis. It can actually make muscles younger, according to a study by the Buck Institute for Age Research. Researcher Simon Melov examined the mitochondrial function of muscle of people 65 and older and compared the results with those in their late teens and 20s. He took samples of muscle tissue before and after six months of resistance training and found that the older people’s muscles had genetic characteristics similar to the muscles of the younger folks. Kind of gives meaning to the phrase, “New Year, New You.” The difference is … you’re not 20. You’re older and much wiser. So train smart, train humbly, and stay in the game. Vicki Morgan A.C.E. is a Senior Strength & Fitness Trainer at Flex Gym and Fitness. At age 55, she enjoys competitive powerlifting and bodybuilding. Reach her at seniorstrength.pro or 719-237-9020. NO TEXTS please. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. If you experience pain or difficulty, stop and consult your healthcare provider. This article is not meant to take the place of any treatment or activity your physician has deemed necessary.
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Dear Marci, I am recovering from a surgery in a skilled nursing facility (SNF). I was told a date for my discharge, which was earlier than I felt ready to go home, so I appealed. I just found out my appeal was denied. Is there anything else I can do? - Lindiwe (Severna Park, MD) Dear Lindiwe, You have the right to further appeals after an initial denial of your appeal by the Quality Improvement Organization (QIO). Since your appeal was denied by the QIO, remember that you may be responsible for the cost of any care you receive after the end date on your Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage if you do not win your appeal. What to do next will depend on whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan, but remember that at every step in the appeals process, it is important to read notices thoroughly and follow all instructions and deadlines. If you have Original Medicare, your next step is to appeal to the Qualified Independent Contractor (QIC). The instructions for where to send this appeal should appear on the notice you received from the QIO. To
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asK MarCi continue the expedited appeals process, you should appeal to the QIC by noon of the day following the QIO’s decision. The QIC will make a decision within 72 hours. Your skilled nursing facility cannot bill you for continuing care until the QIC makes a decision. However, if you are denied by the QIC, you will be responsible for paying all the costs of your care out-of-pocket, including costs incurred during the 72 hours when the QIC was making its decision. If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, your next step will be to appeal to the QIO again. You should file this second appeal within 60 days of the QIO’s initial denial. A different set of staff will reconsider your appeal. They should make a decision within 14 days of getting the appeal. If you continue to stay in the nursing facility, they will not be able to bill you until the QIO makes its decision. However, if you lose your appeal, you will be responsible for all costs, including costs from the time when the QIO was making its decision. If you win in your second appeal, your continued care in the nursing facility will be covered by Original Medicare or your Medicare Advantage
Plan. If you are not successful, you can still appeal further. You may want to consider seeking assistance from a lawyer or legal services organization at this point, although you do not need to have legal representation. The steps for further appeals will be the same whether you have Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage Plan: • You can request a hearing with the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (OMHA). The bill for care that is not covered must be at least $160 in 2017 to be able to use this level of appeal. This is called the amount in controversy, and it may change from year to year. You should file your appeal within 60 days of the date on your denial letter from the QIC (if you have Original Medicare) or QIO (If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan). OMHA should make a decision within 90 days. • If OMHA denies your appeal, you can appeal to the Council within 60 days of the date on your denial. There is no timeline for the Council to make its decision. • If the Council denies your appeal, you can appeal in Federal District Court. To file a case in Federal District Court, you must have an
amount in controversy of at least $1,560 in 2017. You should appeal to the Federal District Court within 60 days of the date on your denial letter from the Council. Most people who file a claim in Federal District Court have an attorney help them. There is no timeframe for the Federal District Court to make a decision. If you have not already, you should ask your physician if they can support your appeal with a letter of medical necessity that addresses the reasons you continue to need care in a skilled nursing facility. Also, remember that a family member or other representative can appeal for you if you are too ill or otherwise unable to appeal on your own. If you have questions about the appeals process, you can call your Medicare Advantage Plan or 1-800-MEDICARE, or you can seek help from your State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) by visiting www.shiptacenter.org or calling 877-839-2675. -Marci
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LAUGHING MATTERS The talking dog
Submitted by Willa Mercado
A man decides his son would love a dog for Christmas, and on his way home from work, he sees a sign in front of a house: “Talking Dog for Sale.” He rings the bell and the owner tells him the dog is in the back yard. The guy walks around the house and sees a mutt sitting there. “You talk?” he asks. “Yep,” the mutt replies. “So, what’s your story?” the man asks. The dog says, “Well, I discovered this gift at a pretty young age, and I wanted to help the government, so I told the CIA about myself, and in no time they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping. I was one of their most valuable spies for eight years. The jetting around really tired me out, though, and I knew I wasn’t getting any younger. I wanted to settle down. So I signed up for a job at the airport doing undercover security work, mostly wandering near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered some incredible dealings there, and was awarded a batch of medals. I had a wife, lots of puppies and now I’m retired.” The guy is amazed. He goes back in and asks the owner what he wants for the dog. The owner says “Ten dollars.” The guy says he’ll buy him, then says, “This dog is amazing. Why on earth are you selling him?” The owner replies, “He’s such a liar.”
Home for the holidays
Submitted by George Curran
An older woman calls Memorial Hospital. “Hello, darling,” she says. “I’d
like to talk with the person who gives the information regarding your patients. I want to know if a patient is getting better, or doing like she’s expected, or is getting worse. And will she be home for the holidays?” The staff member at Patient Information asks her what the patient’s name and room number are. The woman says, “She’s Sarah Jones in Room 302.” The patient representative says, “Oh, yes. Mrs. Jones is doing very well. In fact, she’s had two full meals, her blood pressure is fine, her blood work just came back normal, she’s going to be taken off her heart monitor in a couple of hours and if she continues to improve, Dr. Smith is going to send her home Tuesday at noon.” “That’s wonderful!” exclaims the older woman. “Oh, that’s fantastic, darling! That’s wonderful news!” “From your enthusiasm, I take it you must be a close family member or friend,” says the patient rep. The lady says, “I’m Sarah Jones in 302. Dr. Smith never tells me anything!”
Forgive your enemies
Submitted by Carlos Collins
One Sunday, a preacher discussed the importance of forgiving one’s enemies during a long sermon. At the end, he asked how many members of the congregation were willing to forgive their enemies. About half held up their hands. Not satisfied, he droned on for another 20 minutes and repeated his question. This time he received a response of about 80 percent. Still unsatisfied, he lectured for another 15 minutes and repeated his question. Everyone’s mind was on Sunday dinner, so they all responded, except one elderly lady in the rear. “Mrs. Jones, are you not willing to forgive your enemies?” the preacher asked. “I don’t have any,” she replied. “Mrs. Jones, that is very unusual. How old are you?”
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“Ninety-three,” she said. “Mrs. Jones, please tell the congregation how a person can live to be 93 and not have an enemy in the world.” “It’s easy,” she said. “I outlived them all.”
The new mechanic
Submitted by Cynthia Valdez
A gynecologist decided to change careers and become a mechanic. He found a local tech college, signed up for evening classes, attended diligently and learned all he could. When the time for the practical exam approached, the gynecologist prepared carefully for weeks, and completed the exam with tremendous skill. When the results came back, he was surprised to find that he had obtained a mark of 150 percent. Fearing an error, he called the instructor. “I don’t want to appear ungrateful for such an outstanding result,” he said, “but I wondered if there’s an error that needs adjusting.” The instructor said, “During the
exam, you took the engine apart perfectly, which was worth 50 percent of the total grade. You put the engine back together again perfectly, which is also worth 50 percent. I gave you an extra 50 percent because you did all of it through the muffler.”
Drastic measures
Submitted by Gary Lis
A man calls his son before the holidays. “I hate to tell you,” he says, “but we’ve got some troubles here in the house. Your mother and I can’t stand each other anymore and we’re getting a divorce. I’ve had it! I want to live out the rest of my years in peace. I’m telling you now, so you and your sister don’t go into shock later when I move out.” He hangs up, and the son immediately calls his sister and tells her the news. The sister says, “I’ll handle this,” and calls her father. “Don’t do anything until we get there!” she says. “We’ll be there on Sunday night.” The father agrees to these terms. Then he hangs up the phone and hollers to his wife. “Okay, they’re coming for Christmas. Now what are we going to tell them next Thanksgiving?
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suPPOrt GrOuPs AA has daily meetings in El Paso or Teller counties. For locations, day/ time: 719-573-5020 or coloradospringsaa.org.
Centro de la Familia provides support services to Hispanics/ Latinos.122 E. Las Animas St. CS 227-9170.
Adult Protective Services for the elderly or disabled in danger of abuse, neglect or financial exploitation. El Paso County (719) 444- 5755; in Teller County 719-687-3335; all others call State of Colorado 303-866-3433 or call Colorado Aging and Adult Services 1-800-290-4530. .
Colorado Aging and Adult Services focuses on elderly or disabled at-risk adults, (800) 290-4530 or call Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Adult Protection: (800) 773-1366.
Al-Anon, daily meetings for relatives or friends of alcoholics. There are many locations and day/times: call 632-0063 or al-anon-co.org Alzheimers Assn. provides family support, counseling, education. 303-813-1669 x311. American Cancer Society, 1445 N. Union Blvd #100. (719) 635-5101 ext 3. American Stroke Assn, 1365 Garden of Gods Rd #100, (719) 635-7688. Bereavement Support Group is for those who have lost a loved one. Call Steve Fehl 330-6652 for info. Celiac Sprue Assn. support meets 2nd Sat. of month, 10:30 a.m. Contact Marie 572-0548 for location.
Connection Support Group, for those who live with mental illness. Colo. Springs: Mon 6:30 p.m. Woodmen Valley Chapel, 290 E. Woodmen Rd. or Tues 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 2nd flr, 420 N. Nevada. Woodland Park: 1st & 3rd Mon 6:30 p.m., Mountain View Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Rd. (719) 473-8477 CPR Classes American Heart Assn. Find class times & pre-register: (719) 229-5504. Simple Therapeutics, 3100 N. Academy Blvd. #115. Daddy’s Little Girls brings hope to abuse survivors through the love of Jesus Christ. Caring, empathetic woman would be honored to hear your story (719) 649-9054 (confidential) Diabetes Care Center (719) 473-7808. Go to: dcccolorado.org
DSC Stroke Club meets 10 a.m. 2nd Wed. of month at Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock 574-9002. Gamblers Anonymous, for those who want to stop gambling. Meets: Mon. 6 p.m. or Sat. 9 a.m. at Dwelling Place, 508 N. Tejon CS. 855-222-5542 Grief Support Group, meets 2nd Thursday monthly at First Lutheran Church, 1515 N. Cascade CS Fireside Room, 719-687-9204. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. For phone support through First Presbyterian Church call Nancy 719-578-8007. Grow for Vets, provides veterans with free cannabis as a safe alternative to Rx.Call The Dab Lounge, 1532 N. Circle Dr. (719) 471-3398 or growforvetscolorado.org. Gun Violence Victims Support Group, for those who witnessed or were injured. Meet and share 5pm on 3rd Tues. of each month, NAMI office, 510 E. Willamette, CS, (719) 473-8477. Hearing Loss Assn. of America meets 2nd Sat./month, 1 p.m. Gold Hill PD, 955 W. Moreno. HLAAColoradoSprings@outlook.com Heroin Anonymous for those with opiate addiction. Tues. 7:30 p.m., 1919 W. Colorado 814-227-4723 or Thurs 8 p.m. 4965 Van Teylingen #I, (719) 337-1964. Later Life Depression Support Group meets 12:30 p.m. every Wed. at the Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock. 719-477-1515.
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472-4959. Mental Illness Family Support for those with mentally ill family members, meets Tues 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave 473-8477. M.S. Support: MEN 11 a.m. Mon., WOMEN 11 a.m. Tues, 1322 N. Academy; Tri-Lakes meets 9 a.m., 2nd Wed./mo. Village Inn, Mnmt. 633-4603 Narcotics Anonymous service office 2555 Airport Rd. #103. 637-1580. Overeaters Anonymous - if food is a problem - Mon. 5:30 p.m. or Tues. 9 a.m. First Lutheran Church, 1515 N. Cascade. Other meetings: 475-0037. Parkinson’s Support Group (Sept-June) meets 2nd Sat. monthly at First Presbyterian Church, 105 N. Weber St., 10 a.m. and ends with potluck lunch. Project Cope: helps needy CS Utilities customers pay utility bills. Apply at Hanifen Center, 14 W. Bijou M-F 10:30am-1pm. 636-2345. Polio Survivors Support Group meets 10 a.m. on the 2nd Sat. of the month. Call 633-1497 for location. PTSD Spouse’s Support Group at UCCS Veteran’s Health Clinic, 4863 N. Nevada #380 CS, Tues. 4 p.m., to register call 255-8003. Senior Victim Advocacy Team, CS Police Dept. 444-7777 or 24-hour pager 444-7000. SNAP Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (to buy food), Thurs 10am-2pm, Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock, apply to SET Medical Clinic, call (719) 776-8877. Springs Ranch Memory Care Support Group meets 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, at 3525 Tutt Blvd. RSVP: 472-4959. Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7: 1-844-493-8255. Take Off Pounds Sensibly meets Fridays at 9:30 a.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Murray & Constitution. Judy 598-6621. TESSA - Safehouse and counseling for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Crisis line: (719) 633-3819 or 719-633-1462. VA Benefits & Entitlements Claims Assistance, Thursdays starting 5 p.m. Call 596-0927 for appt. Bring proof of service (DD214) if the first time filing or VA Rating Decision if it’s a continuing claim. Veterans Crisis Line call 1-800-2738255 Press 1 or for confidential chat, text: 838255 For veterans or their families.
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Words of Life
The Crossword
Proclaim! By Kay Owen-Larson “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14
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t is time for us to proclaim/declare the word of the Lord over our lives, the lives of our families, our nation and the world. In order to do that we must know what proclaim means and what He wants us to declare. According to Webster’s dictionary, proclaim and declare are synonymous. They mean: “to make clearly known”, “to state or announce openly”, “to say positively or emphatically”, “to make a declaration.” But in order to “declare or proclaim” what the Word says, we have to know what it says and have the faith to speak it out. Hebrews 11:6 tells us that “without faith it is impossible to please God.” So, proclaim His word, with faith, and see Him move in your life, the lives of your family and in our nation. The Lord wants to see us saved, as well as our whole household. “Sirs, what must we do to be saved? So, they said, Believe on the Lord
Jesus Christ, and you shall be saved, you and your household.” Acts 16:30-31 The Lord wants to see our nation healed and set free from anything that is not of Him. “If my people who are called by My name will humble themselves and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 Another promise that we can Proclaim for ourselves is from Psalm 91:14-16: “If you’ll hold on to Me for dear life,” Says God, I’ll get you out of any trouble. I’ll give you the best of care, if you’ll only get to know and trust Me. Call Me and I will answer, be at your side in bad times; I’ll rescue you, then throw a party. I’ll give you a long life, give you a long drink of salvation.” (The Message) Search the scriptures. There are many promises for us in the Word that we need to be “shouting” from the housetops concerning our lives and the lives of those around us. Have a blessed New Year and remember to “Proclaim” loudly the words of our Lord.
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Gatherings, Clubs & Organizations 21st Century Toastmasters meets Friday, at 21C Library, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. 591-8045 ACLU -American Civil Liberties Union. Mission: to defend civil rights and liberties through litigation and advocacy. (303) 777-5482.
12455 Black Forest Rd. 596-6787 Bridge Players: Duplicate Bridge Mon-Sat. 901 N. 17th St. 634-7250; Colo. Springs Senior Ctr. Wed+Fri.12:15pm 465-1653.
Air Force Assn. Lance P. Sijan #125 “Force behind the Force” meets 4:30pm, 2nd Tues. of month at MTSI, 985 Space Center Dr., CS.
Broadmoor Waltz Club, Dance lessonsThursdays 6:30 p.m. Springs Church, 1515 Auto Mall Loop (598-2885) or Thursdays 6 p.m. at Westside Center, 1628 W. Bijou St (592-1418).
American Legion Post 5, Downtown Spgs, meets 7pm 3rd Thurs monthly, 15 Platte Rd. 632-0960.
Cheyenne Mountain Poets meets 1st & 3rd Fridays, 2p.m., Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock. 578-9332.
American Legion Post 209 meets 10 a.m. 2nd Sat. of month, breakfast 9 a.m., 3613 Jeannine Dr. 719-599-8624
Colo. Natives Club meets 5:45 p.m., 4th Thurs. monthly, Inn Garden Plaza, 2520 International Cir. 632-6806.
American Legion Post 208, meets 4th Thurs. monthly at Patriot Center, 11990 Swingline Rd. off Hwy 24, Falcon. Ed 421-9763. Austin Bluffs Sertoma, 2nd & 4th Wed. 7:15 a.m. cafe breakfast, Valley Hi Golf, 610 Chelton Rd. 632-6806. Black Forest AARP meets noon, 2nd Wed. monthly. Potluck lunch , Black Forest Lutheran Church,
Colo. Rockies Cribbage Club meets Wed. 5:30 p.m. at Elks Club, 3400 N. Nevada.
Pikes Peak Whittlers meet at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of every month at Inn Garden Plaza, 2520 International Circle. Call 577-9282 for more information.
Colo. Spgs Breakfast Club for Singles 50+ meets 1st Sat./month at Elks Lodge, 3400 N. Nevada. Sign in 8:30 a.m. buffet breakfast. 260-0651.
Colo. Spgs Coin Club, 7pm 4th Tues. monthly, Police Dept Comm. Rm, 955 W Moreno. 634-3313.
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Colo. Spgs Numismatic Society, 2pm 2nd Sun. monthly, PD Community 955 W. Moreno, 634-3313 Colo. Spgs Scrabble Club, 3 games Mondays 6-9 p.m. at Jason’s Deli, 7455 N. Academy. 332-5141 Colo. Spgs Stamp Club 7:30pm 1st Tues. monthly, Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade, 598-2670. Colo. Spgs Toastmasters Club, Mondays 6pm Old City Hall, Kiowa & Nevada Ave. 244-2465. Curiosity Unlimited 9:30am on 2nd Fri monthly, free lectures by UCCS professors, University Center Rm 116, 1420 Austin Bluffs. RSVP: 574-1449. DSC BINGO Thursdays starts 12:30, 3440 N. Carefree. 574-9002. Downtown Toastmasters Club, Fridays 12pm, Old City Hall, 107 N. Nevada. 630-0783. Doll Dreamers Club. 10:30am 1st Thurs. monthly, Brookdale Village, 2365 Patriot Heights Dr. 599-7513. Drinking Liberally, political discussions and social, 4th Thurs. monthly 6 p.m., location varies - call 330-6993. El Paso County Dems meets on the 2nd Thursday monthly, 5:30 pm at The Warehouse, 25 W. Cimarron St. 473-8713
Enzian Club, American/German speaking social club, 7 p.m. 2nd Tues. monthly, Viking Hall, 1045 Ford St. Helga 495-4150. Falcon Adult Group, meets 1st Wed. monthly, at High Prairie Library, 7035 Old Meridian Rd. in Falcon. Get Fit in the Garden, 1-3 mile hikes in Garden of the Gods, every Wed. 9 a.m (weather permitting). Sign in at Visitor Center, 1805 N. 30th St. in lower lobby, 634-6666 x6 (dress for weather, wear hiking shoes) Gold Camp Victorian Society meets 2pm 4th Sun. monthly, Cripple Creek Heritage Center, Hwy 67, 689-0907. Grow for Vets provides veterans with free cannabis as a safe alternative to RX. The Dab Lounge, 1532 N. Circle Dr. 471-3398 or growforvetscolorado.org. High Country Newcomers Club for women, meets 3rd Mon. of month 10am at East Library, 5550 N. Union, Suzi.sdgr@gmail.com Horticultural Art Society - for all gardeners, meets 1st Thurs. monthly 3:30 pm, 222 Mesa Rd. 357-9427 International Dance Club has dances every Saturday 7-10pm, with live bands! Variety of music, Big Band , Swing, Latin, Country, or Polka. $10 per person, 2422 Busch Ave. 598-9774. Korean War Veterans-Dutch Nelson Chapt. meets 3rd Sat.
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GatherinGs, Clubs & OrGanizatiOns monthly Elks Lodge, 3400 N. Nevada, 237-4461 Latino Nights at Blondies, salsa & bachata lessons, Latino music Thursdays 9 pm, 24 N. Tejon 227-1001. Lifetree Café, share your thoughts on compelling topics, Tuesdays 6-7pm at Third Space Coffee, 5670 N. .Academy Blvd. . January topics will be: Jan. 2 - Inside the Gun Debate, Jan. 9 - Make the Most of Your Life, Jan. 16th - Care For Caregivers, Jan. 23 - News From the Future and Jan. 30 - Friends For Life. Pathways to Peace meets 2nd Thurs/ month 4pm at Benet Hill Monastery, 3190 Benet Ln. RSVP 355-1636 or 633-0655
Pikes Peak Computer App. Society 9am 1st Sat. monthly, Springs Comm. Church, Lexington & Woodmen ppcompas.apcug.org. Pikes Peak Genealogical Society, meets 7 p.m. on 2nd Wed. monthly, Penrose Library 20 N. Cascade. 531-6333 x2252. Pikes Peak Herb Assn. meets 2nd Wed/month, 1900 E Pikes Peak, 6:30 p.m., herbalist@herbassociation.com. Pikes Peak (Dollhouse) Miniaturists, 3rd Thurs. monthly, 2:30 p.m. Call 331-8556 for location. Pikes Peak Neighbors women’s social is the 2nd Wed. for lunch. For location: 634-1476 Marva Pikes Peak Over the Hill Gang for active people who enjoy skiing, biking, hiking, golfing, to theater, etc. Check ppothg.com or 576-0483..
Sat. monthly, 9a.m. 577-9282 Pikes Peak Woodturners, Bemis Art School, 818 Pelham Pl. 1st Fri. monthly, 5:30 p.m. 683-3350. Rampart Range Blue Star Mothers (of children in the military), meets 2pm 1st Sun/month, Falcon Police Dept, 7850 Goddard (719) 301-9454. Rotary Club meets Fri. noon at The Antlers, 2 S. Cascade. Senior Center Book Club meets 2nd Thurs. of month 1:30 p.m., 1514 N. Hancock Ave. Call (719) 531-6333, x1314 for book selection. Senior Chats at Rockrimmon, informal gathering to share info & to network. Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr. Tuesdays 10am
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Pikes Peak Posse of the Westerners, 6pm ($17) dinner & historical prog., 2nd Mon. monthly, Masonic Hall, 1150 Panorama. RSVP: 473-0330.
Sertoma Clubs (9 clubs) meet in Colo Spgs, Mmnt & Ellicott. Find a club near you: 481-2750.
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Happenings Dec. 30 - Jan. 7: Tree Cycle. Keep your Christmas tree out of the landfill and pick up free mulch while also benefiting local youth service groups. Dec. 30 + 31 open 9-4; Jan 6+7 open 9-4:30 at Baptist Rd Trailhead (Baptist Rd & Old Denver Hwy) * Falcon Trailhead (SW of Woodmen & McLaughlin Rds) * Cottonwood Creek Park (Dublin & Montarbor Rd) * Sky Sox Stadium (Barnes Rd & Tutt Blvd) * Rock Ledge Ranch (Gateway & 30th St. by Garden of the Gods) * Memorial Park (Pikes Peak Ave. & Union Blvd.). Suggested donation: $5. Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve at the Gold Room. Tickets ($65 single; $120 couple) are for evening bash, hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast and cabaret entertainment from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., 18 S. Nevada Ave. Dec. 31: AdAmAn Fireworks on Pikes Peak at Midnight. Since 1922, an ever-changing group of mountaineers take 2 days to climb the icy slopes of Barr Trail on the east face of Pikes Peak. Then, at the stroke of midnight, they ignite a glorious fireworks display from the summit!
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By Jan. 19: Upcoming Events. For your church, club, neighborhood or community group February events to be publicized in the next issue of Life after 50 please send details before Jan. 19 to P.O. Box 50125, Colorado Springs, CO 80949 or call 719-4182717. Jan. 2-25: Insanity Live. Experience cardio conditioning with jump training, bodyweight resistance, balancing, agility drills and strengthening exercises at Woodland Park Parks & Rec, 220 W. South Ave. Tuesdays and Thursdays Noon - 1 p.m. To register call (719) 687-5225. Jan. 2: “Mrs. Miniver” (1942) starring Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon, will be shown at Senior Classic Movies, 10 a.m. at Gold Hills Theatre, 615 W. Midland Ave. in Woodland Park. $5.50 includes popcorn and a soda or coffee. Jan. 4: Butte Theatre Family Fun Night is a free event 6:30 p.m. at 139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek. To find out which film classic will be shown, call Mickey Burdick 719-689-6402.
Begin! Renew! Revive! Rejoice! Embrace your fitness lifestyle! All are battle cries for this year’s Colorado Springs Fitness Expo at the Colorado Springs City Auditorium, 221 E. Kiowa downtown. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. you can simply observe or fully participate in live fitness classes, access onsite health and fitness vendors. There will be a great many of studios and health clubs to help you get in shape come the new year 2018. Admission to the Expo is free.
Jan. 5: Happy Hour Stand-Up is a gut-busting adult-content comedy hour, seen only in the upstairs Music Room of the Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St. Mike Stanley, a originates from Metro Detroit, will own the stage starting 6 p.m. He won last year’s Last Comic Standing Comedy competition. Show is $10. Jan. 5-7: US International Duo Piano Competition. Professional, amateur and student teams will compete at the Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave. Friday 7-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 1-7 p.m. The public is invited and admission to any of the competitions is free of charge. Jan. 6: “First Saturday Firkin” at Trinity Brewery. The newest brew is tapped starting at 11 a.m. What’s a firkin? It’s a small cask (about 72 pints), 1/2 a kilderkin or 1/4 of a
Jan. 11: Senior Circle Book Club will meet for the first time at the Woodland Park Public Library, 218 E. Midland Ave. at 10:30 a.m. They will be picking out what to read for the next club meeting. For more information call Jennie Darrah 719-687-9281 x103. If you love romance novels then read Hot in Hellcat Canyon by Julie Ann Long for 1:30 p.m. Romance Lovers Club on the 18th Jan. 12: “To the Moon and Back.” Partnering with Rocky Mountain Women’s Film Institute, the Sisters of Benet Hill Monastery will show this film at 6:30 p.m. to educate and enlighten on contemporary issues. The movie is about a beautiful, adopted Russian boy and how he gets caught up in the Russian Adoption ban. The film is free but you must register online at: www. benethillmonastery.org or call (719) 633-0655 Jan. 12: Colorado College Men’s Basketball at 5:30 p.m. and Women’s Basketball at 7:30 p.m. Both games are at El Pomar Sports Center -Reid Arena 44 W. Cache La Poudre St. on CC campus and cost $5. Jan. 12-13: Colorado College Hockey vs. the University of Minnesota at Duluth. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. on Saturday, at the Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd. For tickets ($9-$35) you can buy at World Arena 10am-6pm on game days or visit Pikes Peak Center box office, 190 S. Cascade downtown M-F 10-6, Sat. 10am-4pm.
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Happenings unique 14 hour class series to not only learn sign language but also to gain an understanding and respect for the deaf community. Classes are held at United Providers, 2163 N. Academy Blvd., and the fee is $125. To register call (719) 331-7636.
USE PHOTO FROM JAN 13 PEAK RADAR (BUCK & MOON) 1 COL WIDE. Caption: Yes, it will be a Winter Wonderland at Fox Run Park, 2110 Stella Drive, on Saturday, Jan. 13th as participants will explore the trails and discover winter season happenings such as tracks and other wildlife signs. Who lives here in the winter and how do they survive? Join a family walk at 10 a.m. lead by a naturalist from the Bear Creek Nature Center. The cost is only $4 but you must pre-register online or call (719) 520-6387. Jan. 13&17: Tree of Life Pendant Class. Create a beautiful pendant using semi-precious stones or gems within a copper frame at Gallery 132, 251 Front St. #8 in Monument. Register soon by calling (719) 375-8187 because classes are limited to 6 persons. Class on 13th: 10:30-12:30, 17th: 11am-1pm. Cost is $40.
Jan. 16: “McLintock!” (1963) starring John Wayne, will be shown at Senior Classic Movies, 10 a.m. at Gold Hills Theatre, 615 W. Midland Ave. in Woodland Park. $5.50 includes popcorn and soda or coffee. Yes, it will be a Winter Wonderland at Fox Run Park, 2110 Stella Dr., on Saturday, Jan. 13th as participants will explore the trails and discover winter season happenings such as tracks and other wildlife signs. Who lives here in the winter and how do they survive? Join a family walk at 10 a.m. lead by a naturalist from the Bear Creek Nature Center. The cost is only $4 but you must preregister online or call (719) 520-6387.
Jan. 14: Pikes Peak Jazz and Acoustic Society’s 33rd Birthday Celebration with the Mississippi Mudders, a traditional Dixieland sextet, will perform authentic New Orleans style jazz. From 1 to 4 p.m. at the Olympian Plaza Reception Center, 975 S. Union Blvd., there will be dancing, door prizes, plus a cash bar and full buffet available for purchase.
Martin Luther King Jr. which this year is especially significant, 50 years since his assassination. Breakfast 8-10 a.m. has the theme “Living the Legacy: A Call to Action” and features exhibits, the Women in Red gospel choir and hip-hop artist Kevin Mitchell. Tickets ($7) can be purchased in advance at CC Worner Desk, 902 N. Cascade. The breakfast will be held at El Pomar Sport Center though, 44 W. Cache La Poudre St.
Jan. 14&16: “The Treasure of the Sierra Madre” Academy Award winners Humphrey Bogart and Walter Huston star in this classic tale of cunning, greed and paranoia. Once again on the big screen at 2pm or 7pm at Cinemark Theater (3305 Cinema Pt) and Tinseltown (1545 E. Cheyenne Mtn Blvd).
Jan. 15: “We Are the Legacy” community rally and march, departs the Colorado College Worner Center, 902 N. Cascade at 10 a.m. and will conclude at Acacia Park in downtown Colorado Springs. It is part of the MLK Day celebration and remembrance of the great civil rights leader.
Jan. 15: ‘All Peoples’ Breakfast’ will celebrate the legacy of Rev. Dr.
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Jan. 17: Job Interview Tips & Training: A good resume is essential for getting an interview but doing well in the interview is what decides whether you get hired or not. The class covers behavior tips, first impressions, how to answer certain questions and will give you the edge on your next interview. The 2-hour class is free starting 4 p.m. at Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. Jan. 18: David Bromberg will perform at Stargazers. Known as the godfather of Americana and accomplished blues guitarist, Bromberg is a legend out of the Greenwich Village folk music scene.
Concert starts 7 p.m. and tickets ($25+) can be ordered over the phone (719) 476-2200. Jan 18-20: “Trump Lear” direct from New York City, a hilarious one-man timely political satire about a man who evokes the wrath of the President as he creates a solo version of King Lear, Shakespeare’s play about a ruler whose vanity tears his country apart. 7:30 p.m. performances each night, for tickets ($18-$20) call Millibo Art Theatre, 1626 S. Tejon St., (719) 465-6321. Jan. 19: Learn to Curl with the Broadmoor Curling Club at the World Arena, 3205 Venetucci Blvd, 7:45-10:45 p.m. Whether you’ve never curled or haven’t curled in a few years, you are welcome back regardless of your age, to this family sport and its friendly competition. Wear warm clothing, all equipment is provided. $30 Admission cost. Call 719-246-4537. Jan. 20: Coffee With a Cop is an informal gathering with officers of El Paso County Sheriff’s Office to have
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Happenings You must ASK for your Discount, or use Coupon! Ace Hardware: Tuesdays 10% off regularly priced items, ages 55+ Albertson’s: 10% off on first Wed of month Arby's: 10% off food ARC: 50% off most items Tues. & Sat. Bargain Box Thrift: Tuesday 10% off Boston Market: 7% off Burger King: 10% off Carmike 10: Seniors pay $4.50-$5/tkt Carrabbas: AARP members – 10% off Chili’s: 10% off Cinemark Theaters: $5.75/tkt Tickets Tuesday; Senior Day Monday any show $6.25 Colorado Springs Philharmonic: $3 off ticket at Pikes Peak Center box office COSTCO: Low RX Prices posted at Costco.com (not necessary to be a member) Culvers: 5% off for 60+ Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off everyday or Mondays $6 Baker’s Dozen (13) Bagels Fine Arts Museum: Free on 3rd Friday of month Front Range Barbeque: Best Happy Hour M-F 3-6 Goal Zero (Free) Recycling: 2265 Waynoka Rd. Goodwill: Wednesday 10% off entire purchase for 55+ Greyhound Bus: Ages 62+ get 5% off fares ICON Cinema: Interquest & Voyager, Senior Mondays $5.75, Tuesdays $5.00 IHOP: 10% off Jason’s Deli: 10% discount Joseph’s: (S. 8th St.) M-F, 5-7 Happy Hour with great bar menu Josh & John’s Ice Cream: 10% Senior Discount Kimball’s Peak 3 Theater: Any show $7, ages 65+ Kohl’s: 15% Discount Wednesday for 60+ La Baguette: (Downtown) $1.20 coffee for seniors McDonalds: Senior Coffee or Soda $.70 Omelette Parlor & O’Furry’s: (on Fillmore) Buy 1 entree, get 2nd half off (clip coupon) The Pantry: (Green Mtn Falls) Buy 1 meal, get 1 half off! (clip coupon) Perkins: 55+ menu Picture Show at Citadel Crossing: $1.75 all shows, all ages and Tuesdays only $1.00 Pikes Peak Philharmonic: $2 off ticket Ross Dress for Less: 10% off Tuesday for 55+ Schlotzky’s: 10% Discount SevenStatus: Buy 1 Shirt, Get 1 Free (see coupon) Sonic Drive-In: 10% off Taste of Philly: $2 off any purchase (clip coupon) Wade’s Café: Every day seniors get 10% off Walgreen’s: First Tues. of month 15-20% off for seniors & military Wendy’s: Free beverage with any purchase If you'd like a free listing here or to advertise your business more fully in LIFE After 50, call our offices at
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relaxed conversations about community matters or your safety concerns, 10 a.m. to Noon at Bass Pro Shops, 13012 Bass Pro Dr. (East of I-25, off North Gate Blvd). PICK UP PHOTO FROM JAN 20 PEAK RADAR, EARTH from SPACE, 1-COL WIDE: Music of the Spheres: Handel, Vaughan Williams, Beethoven will be performed by Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, January 20 at 7 p.m. and January 21 at 2:30 p.m., at Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave. Seniors pay $30. Concert will include Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy, Symphony No. 9”. For tickets call (719) 633-3649.
The legendary Wailers band returns to Colorado, bringing its revolutionary sound and delivering Bob Marley’s powerful message of Jah love and unity through their performance. Steered by famed bassist and founder Aston “Familyman” Barrett, and joined in solidarity with original Wailers’ guitarists Junior Marvin and Donald Kinsey, they continue to make musical history. On Jan. 17, 7 p.m. they will perform at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St. For tickets ($40+) call (719) 634-5583 or visit the Fine Arts front desk. (Hurry to buy tickets they are selling out fast!)
Jan. 20: Gigi and Gemma at Pikes Peak Brewery. From Noon to 9 p.m. their food truck will be roaming hunger, full of Southern comfort foods and Cajun cuisine (try the catfish po’boy). It doesn’t get any better when you combine the great food with the award winning
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Jan. 21: Willson & McKee are Celtic musicians and touring folklorists who can bring history and culture alive. Come join the wonderful free Sunday concert at Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr., at 2 p.m. for music, stories, humor and dancing! Jan. 24: Home Selling Basics will teach you about the listing contract, disclosure forms, preparing your home to sell, pricing your home, staging and marketing. Then goes on to teach you how accept or negotiate an offer to buy, plus home inspections, appraisals and possible stumbling
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Happenings 7849. Show times vary, most at 7:30 p.m. but also matinees 1 p.m and 5 p.m. on Feb. 4 or at 3:30 p.m. on Feb. 3.
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The amazing Colorado College hockey team will take to the ice at the Broadmoor World Arena on Jan. 26 (7:30 p.m.) and 27th (4 p.m.) They will play Miami (OH). You can buy tickets ($9+) at the Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on game days or visit Pikes Peak Center box office, 190 S. Cascade downtown Monday-Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
blocks. And the class is free! It’s 4-6 p.m. at Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. Jan. 24: Miles Over Mountains, a progressive bluegrass band, will give a high energy show 7:00-10:00 at Front Range BBQ in Old Colorado City, 2330 W. Colorado Ave. There’s no cover charge but it would be a crime if you didn’t order something from their fantastic menu! Jan. 27&31: Puccini’s Tosca, is an opera in three acts set in Rome 1800 where the city is threatened by Napoleon’s invasion. It boasts some of Puccini’s best-known lyrical arias and of course, the Metropolitan Opera brings the finest voices in the world. See it Live on Jan 27 or Encore on the 31st at 10:55 a.m. Tickets are a bargain ($27) at Cinemark Theater (3305 Cinema Pt. near Powers & Carefree) and at Tinseltown Theater (1545 E. Cheyenne Mtn Blvd). Jan. 30&Feb. 7: High Altitude Gardening, part of the Town of Monument’s Garden and Landscaping Series focused on our sometimes challenging Colorado environment and soils. Because space is limited, register soon for these free classes, go to colgren@tomgov.org or call (719) 884-8026. Classes will be taught by Cassie Olgren, Town Gardener, and held at the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, 166 - 2nd St. in Monument. Jan. 30: Democratic Decision Series: Attorney General. Come meet Attorney General candidate Michael Dougherty for a question and answer session at Colorado College - Gaylord Hall, 902 N. Cascade Ave., at 6 p.m. The candidate will discuss his candidacy and answer any questions the public brings to the discussion.
Jan. 30: USAFA Chamber Recital will feature the United States Air Force Academy Band with Colorado College pianist and artist-in-residence Susan Grace, at CC’s Packard Hall, 5 W. Cache La Poudre St. at 7:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public. Jan. 31: Active Adults Club: Full Moon Hike. Come celebrate the full moon, starting 6 p.m., and walk along the trails of Bear Creek Nature Center, 245 Bear Creek Rd., enjoying the sights and sounds of moonlit trails. Dress for the cold weather and possibly snowy conditions, with warm parka and good hiking shoes/ boots. The cost is $4 and prepaid registration is required by calling (719) 520-6387.
Feb. 2: ‘A Night With Janis Joplin’ Like a comet that burns far too brightly to last, Janis Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and became the queen of rock & roll. The Broadway musical will bring us unforgettable songs like “Piece of My Heart,” “Mercedes Benz,” and “Summertime.” The musical starts 7:30 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave., downtown Colorado Springs. For tickets ($48.25+) call 1-888-929-7849. Feb. 2: Happy Hour Stand-Up will feature handsome, brilliant Aaron Urist from Denver. See him 6 p.m. in the upstairs Music Room of the Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St. Show is $10. Feb. 2: Winter Rockfest with 6035 and Starburn, a free concert with these local favorites at Stargazers Winter Rockfest, 10 S. Parkside Dr., off Pikes Peak Ave. 6035 plays a mix of rock classics from Led Zeppelin,
Jan. 31-Feb. 4: Cirque Du Soleil: Crystal will be presented by The Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd. Crystal is the very first experience on ice from Cirque du Soleil. Watch world-class ice skaters and acrobats perform on their new frozen playground with speed, grace and fluidity. Tickets ($37+) can be purchased by calling 1-888-929-
Billy Joel to the Foo Fighters. Starburn is a high energy rock band that plays music from the 60’s and 70’s like Doobie Brothers, Chicago, Pink Floyd and Santana. Show time is 7 p.m. and again, it’s absolutely free! Feb. 2: Jazz Nite at the Colorado Springs Conservatory Lawrence Dryhurst Gallery, 122 E. Kiowa St. Join us for a brilliant jazz concert at 7:30 p.m. with local artist members Todd Williams, Any Burtschi, Tom Fowler, Ian Ferguson, Wayne Wilkinson and Lewis Keller. Wine, beer and beverages are available for purchase and tickets are $15 when purchased online at coloradospringsconservatory.org or call 719-5774556. Feb. 1-23: Palmer Lake Art Group Winter Show, featuring all original fine arts and hand crafted paintings, sculpture, 3-D art and photography will b shown and sold between 12-4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays at the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts, 304 US-105 in Palmer Lake. (719) 481-0475. (To just browse is free of charge). The opening reception is Friday, Feb. 2 from 6-8 p.m.
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Community Centers Colorado Springs Senior Center 1514 N. Hancock - 955-3400 Pick up 2018 class schedules or find them online at www.csseniorcenter.com. This is not a complete list, so please stop by or go online to find the full listing of classes, trips and special events at www. csseniorcenter.com. All classes require registration. Is your group looking for a meeting site for a minimal price? We have space available on Tuesday evenings. Contact Please contact Sally at 955-3401 for more information.
Special Events Gift Newcomer’s Orientation. Jan. 4, 10-11:30 Free. Come and learn all you need to know about the Senior Center. Get all of your questions answered too. Meet the Staff! Black and White New Year’s Ball. Jan. 5, 6-8 $5. We’ll celebrate the New Year with Jazz Express. Wear your finest Black and white attire and dance the night away. We will even have a Times Square Ball Drop. Please Register. Tunes on Tuesday - Full Monte Entertainment. Jan. 9, 1:30-2:30 Free. Monte Green sings tributes to music legends from the 40’s to the present. CSPD K9 Demo and Talk. Jan. 18, 9:30-10:30 Free. Sergeant Brian Cummings will discuss the
benefits of having the highly trained K9 unit and the dogs will demonstrate their skills. Broadway & Movie Music Trivia with Stacy. Jan. 19, 10:30-11:30 Free. An hour of fun and memories! Small groups will be formed for Musical trivia and it will be a blast! Pianist Stacy Gery will lead us in this fun game.
Exercise & Dance This is not a complete list, so please stop by or go online to find the full listing. Look for these classes and more in the Exercise and Dance class schedules. • Nia • Flash mob • Yoga • Drums Alive!® • Zumba • Tai Chi • Pilates • Stretch It • Line Dance classes
Health Education FREE, but please register. A donation of $1 to the Senior Center is requested. This is not a complete list. • Winter Health Tips - Jan. 3, 10-11 • Healthy Living for your Body and Brain - Jan. 9, 8:30-10 • End of Life Options Act - Jan. 10,
2-3 • Understand your DNR Status Jan. 15, 1-2:30 • Embrace Wellness with Oils Jan. 15, 10-11 • Senior Community Living Options - Jan. 15, 8:45-9:45 • All About Dentures - Jan. 19, 3-4 • Wait, What are you putting in your Mouth? - Jan. 24, 10-11:30
Humane Society - Jan. 31, 1:30-2:30 Free
Day Trips On Wenesday, Jan. 3, we will be signing up for the following trips! Call or come in between 8-10 a.m. to put your name in the basket for the trips you want to go on.
Art Classes
You do not have to be an artist to take an art class! Find your creativity and let it flourish through the variety that we offer. Some classes have additional supply costs. From Acrylics to Felting to Water Color and Beading
Lifelong Learning
• Street Railway & Fire Fighter Museum - Jan. 12, 9:15-2:15 $20 • Olympic Center Tour and Pizza - Jan. 16, 9:45-1:45 $20 • Denver Aquarium - Jan. 29, 8:30-3 $35
Computer Classes • Computer Skills for Beginners -
• Resolutions for an Organized
Jan. 17-Feb. 7, 9:30-11:30 $30
New Year - Jan. 9, 12:15-2:15
• Google Chrome and the Internet
$10
- Jan. 17-Feb 7, 1-3 $30
• Arlington and the Tomb of the
• Intro to eBay for Buyers &
Unknowns - Jan. 10, 9:30-10:30
Sellers - Jan. 25, 10-12 $20
$10
• Facebook - Jan. 26, 1-3 $20
• Olympic City USA - Jan. 15, 1-2
Open Public Dances
Free • Learn to play Hand & Foot -
Every Thursday 1:30-3 p.m. A
Jan. 16, 1-3 Free
suggested donation of $3 to the
• Who is buried at Arlington - Jan.
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schedule of bands at the front
• Community thru Drumming
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Fridays - Jan 19-Feb 16,
Fee Friday Ping Pong
1:30-2:30 $25 • The Birth of Greek Art - Jan. 22,
Fountain Valley Senior Center 5745 Southmoor Drive - 520-6470 Hot Noon Meal - Mondays-Fridays, noon. Suggested donation $2.25. Home Delivered Meals (Rural Area Meal Program) Frozen meals delivered to homebound seniors age 60 or older and those not served by Meals on Wheels. Phone 520-6471. Suggested Donation $10 for seven frozen meals, $2.50 each for shelf-stable meals, thaw and serve sandwiches, and “Pic-Nik” Meal Baskets. Transportation - By reservation for medical appointments, grocery shopping, to Senior Center, and to conduct personal business. Transportation’s number is 520-6472. Two working day advance notice is required. Vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs. Donations accepted. Clinics and Services Grocery Shopping - Mondays by appointment only. Call 520-6472. Medical Equipment Loan Closet - Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. Classes and Activities Basic Computer Class: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Call 520-6470. Breakfast Corner - Monday-Friday, 8:30-11 a.m. Birthday Bingo - Fourth Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Four cards for $2. Crochet/Knitting Class - Fridays, 10 a.m. Free.
10:30-11:30 $5 • Intro to Volunteering at the CS
Dancing For Fun and Fitness - Wednesdays, 7 p.m. No charge (donations are accepted). Rubber Stamp Greeting Cards - Thursdays 10-11:30 a.m. Cost is $2 per class, all supplies included. “Harmonizers” Singing Group - Meeting and rehearsal Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Call Sandy Franklin, 392-9202 for info. Interpretive Dance Class - Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Free. Let’s Play Cards - Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Free. Line Dancing Classes - Tuesdays (Intermediate), 1 p.m.; Fridays (All Levels), 1 p.m. $2 per class. Oil Painting Class - Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. Porcelain Class - Tuesdays: Classes 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Senior Bowling at Valley Bowl - Mondays and Wednesdays, noon. Tai-Chi and Chi Kung Classes - Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $2. Fridays, 10-11 a.m. Cost: $1. Travel Club, meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. To sign-up for trips call 520-6470. “We Care” Bingo - First Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Four cards for $2.
Open play from 1:30-2:30
Hillside Community Center 925 S. Institute - 385-7900 Golden Circle Nutrition Program – Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-noon. Reservations required 24 hours in advance at (719) 884-2304. $2.25 per meal suggested donation. Games at Hillside - Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Billiards cost is $1. Table Tennis - Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Free to play, donations welcome Seniors on Saturday - Third Saturday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Iota Beta Omega Chapter Alpha Sorority, Inc. Come enjoy activities, refreshments, games, music and prizes. Seniors Enjoying Exercise - Tuesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Seniors enjoy exercise and strength conditioning.
January 2018
Community Centers Meadows Park Community Center 1943 S. El Paso - 385-7940 Exercise Class - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Taught by a certified
instructor, this 45-minute session will make you feel better inside and out.
Tri-Lakes Senior Center 1300 Higby Road, Monument 1300 Higby Road, Monument, CO 80132 (on the campus of Lewis-Palmer High School) Open Monday through Friday, 1-4 p.m., and other days and times to accommodate scheduled events. Monday Movie Matinee - Mondays, 1-4 p.m. Recent and classic movies with free refreshments and snacks. Pinochle - Tuesdays, noon-4 p.m.; Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Line Dancing - Tuesdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Ladies Tea - Third Tuesday of the Month 1-3 p.m. Open to everyone. Each month is a different theme. Please bring a salad, side or dessert to share. Bingo - Third Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. Prizes galore! Bridge - Second Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. Mah Jong - Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Join us for national Mah Jong. Foot Care Clinic - Second Wednesday and last Friday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Service by the Visiting Nurse
Association. Thirty minute appointment for $30. Call 719-577-4448 for an appointment (please no walk-ins). Services include callous and corn buffing; toenail clipping, trimming and filing; circulation check; monofilament test; skin condition check; pulse check in both feet; and foot care education. Golden Circle Nutrition Program Senior Lunch - Monday and Thursday, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Meal served at 166 Second Street, Monument. $2 suggested donation. Tri-Lakes Health Advocacy Partnership Seniors Lunch - Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Meal served at 146 Jefferson Street, Monument (basement of the School District 38 Administrative Building). $3 donation suggested.
Westside Community Center 1628 W. Bijou St. - 385-7920 Crafts Unlimited - Fridays, 9-11 a.m. No registration fee. Bring materials for the project you are working on, enjoy a beverage, good conversation, and share creative ideas with other crafters. Golden Circle Nutrition Program - Mondays-Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling 387-6758 or 385-7920. The suggested donation is $2.25. Lively Discussion Book Club - 2nd Thursdays, 12:30-2 p.m. SilverSneakers Classic - Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m. This fitness class is designed for seniors who want to improve their general health and well-being and ... it’s fun! For more information,
please call 385-7920 ext. 100. $5 per class if your insurance does not cover it. VNA Foot Care Clinic - third Wednesday and last Tuesday of each month by appointment only. The Visiting Nurse Association performs foot care services including: toenail clipping/ trimming/filing, callous and corn buffing, foot care education, blood pressure checks, follow-up with physician as needed. Services are offered in the east building at 1616 W. Bijou St. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 385-7920 ext. 100. Cost is $45 for first visit, $35 thereafter. Payments can be made at time of appointment.of service.
Woodland Park Senior Center
321 N. Pine Street, Woodland Park - 687-3877 Golden Circle Nutrition Program. Lunch served from 11:45 to 12:15 weekdays. Suggested donation is $2.25. Monday: Quilting, 9-11:30 a.m. Bridge, noon-3 p.m. Tuesday: Catered club luncheon (fundraiser) and program, fourth Tuesdays 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Reservations required. $7.50 Wednesday: Exercise Class for Arthritis, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bridge, noon-3 p.m.
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Thursday: Bingo, 10:30-11:30. Free. Free Blood Pressure checks, second Thursdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Advanced Tai Chi, 1-1:30 p.m. Friday: Exercise Class for Arthritis, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Art class, 1-3 p.m. Different projects every week. Newcomers welcome. Saturday: Pancake Breakfast, third Saturdays, 8-11 a.m. All you can eat, $8! Kids six and under are $2!
Assisted Living A Country Club Assisted Living - 329-1200 3205 Leslie Dr., 80909 A Doctor’s Touch, LLC - 638-8198 1550 Hiawatha Dr., 80915 A Robins Nest – 226-2941 3182 E. Oak Creek Dr, 80906 Apple Tree Assisted Living #1 -282-1155 1125 Brockdell Dr. 80911 Apple Tree Assisted Living #2 – 282-1155 1145 Brockdell Dr. 80911 Apple Tree Assisted Living #3 – 282-1155 1165 Brockdell Dr. 80911 The Bridge Assisted Living - 630-3330 2494 International Cir., 80910 Bonaventure of Colorado Springs – 434-5230 9112 Grand Cordera Pkwy, 80924 Broadmoor Court - 471-2285 2045 Roanoke St., 80906 Brookdale at Bear Creek - 329-1774 1685 S. 21st St., 80904 Brookdale at Briargate - 598-4200 7560 Lexington Dr., 80920 Brookdale at Broadmoor - 579-5000 615 Southpointe Ct., 80906 Brookdale Vista Grande - 598-0400| 2780 Vickers Dr., 80918 Brookdale Palmer Park – 637-0877 2850 N. Academy Blvd., 80917 Brookdale Place of Colorado Springs - 635-6300 10 W. Monument St., 80903 Brookdale Skyline - 867-4600 2365 Patriot Hts., 80904 Brookside Assisted Living - 632-6511 225 W. Brookside, 80906 Colorado State Veterans Home – 719-738-5100 23500 US Hwy 160, Walsenburg, CO 81089 Colorado Springs Senior Homes - 636-2731 3102 N. Prospect St, Freedom Home – 720-436-3995 10080 Lexington Dr., 80920 Garden Ranch Senior Care - 260-9121 5075 Saddle Dr., 80918 Gentle Care House 1 & 2 1333 Darby St., 80907 The Healthcare Resort of Colorado Springs - 632-7000 2818 Grand Vista Circle Home Care at Popa’s Assisted Living - 330-6882 9340 Burgess Rd., Black Forest, CO 80908 Home Care at Moma’s Assisted Living - 330-6882 2501 Bennett Ave., 80909 Ivy Cottage - 596-0076 2060 Pima Dr., 80915 Ivy Cottage II - 380-7986 1945 Okeechobee Dr., 80915 Kettle’s Assisted Living – 633-2166 1929 Meyers Ave., 80909 Liberty Heights Assisted Living - 481-9494 12105 Ambassador Dr., 80921 Life Quality Homes - Cheyenne Home – 380-7381 427 W. Cheyenne Rd., 80906 Life Quality Homes - Loma Linda -
380-7381 19 Loma Linda, 80906 Life Quality Homes - Woodburn Home - 380-7381 2402 Woodburn St., 80906 MacKenzie Place - The Arbors 633-8181 1655 Elm Creek View, 80907 The Maples at Crestview – 473-6339 1417 E. Buena Ventura, ColoradoSprings, CO 80909 Medalion Assisted Living - 381-1000 1719 E. Bijou St., 80909 MorningStar at Mountain Shadows – 260-5605 5355 Centennial Blvd, 80919 MorningStar at Bear Creek – 694-1411 2450 Lower Gold Camp Rd, 80906 Myron Stratton Home - Winfield House - 540-3100 2525 S. State Hwy 115., 80906 New Dawn Memory Care – 352-3069 4185 Briargate Pkwy, 80920 New Day Cottages at Turner – 266-1100 1577 Turner Rd, 80920 New Day Cottages at Pine Creek – 266-1100 10975 Howells Rd, 80908 The Orchard at Crestview – 473-6339 1409 E. Buena Ventura, 80909 Palisades at Broadmoor Park - 266-2229 4547 Palisades Park View, 80906 Parkmoor Village Healthcare Center - 550-0200 3625 Parkmoor Village Dr., 80917 Point of the Pines Gardens – 265-0030 330 Elkton Dr, 80907 Security Alternative Care – 390-4721 68 Security Blvd., Security, CO 80911 Solange Assisted Living – 382-4844 10102 Rolling Ridge Rd., 80925 Sunrise at University Park - 268-1818 2105 University Park Blvd., 80918 Union Printers Home - 634-3711 101 S. Union Blvd., 80910 ViewPointe Assisted Living - 528-8000 555 S. Rockrimmon Blvd., 80919 Winslow Court Retirement Community - 597-1700 3920 E. San Miguel, 80909 The Willows at Crestview – 473-1362 1410 E. Buena Ventura, 80909 Whispering Pines at Crestview - 473-6339 1209 E. Caramillo, 80909
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Bargains $50 or Less
“HOME AWAY FROM HOME” Providing a safe, loving environment where participants can engage in meaningful activities and social interactions for as long as possible - avoiding premature long-term care. Contact Paula at DayBreak - An Adult Day Program at 719- 687-3000, 404 N. State Hwy 67, Woodland Park.
DOGHOUSE FOR BIG DOG, has double walls, needs a little work on roof, $20. 5789865
COMPASSIONATE SENIOR DAY CARE for loved ones with dementia, Alzheimers or Parkinsons - because caregivers need a break. Music, singing, games and gentle exercise. Nutritious hot lunch is served. Contact Bonnie at North End Adult Day Care, 2704 N. Cascade CS, (719) 3518786. LIFTING SPIRITS SENIOR DAY CARE in a safe, clean home-like Tri-Lakes setting. Perfect help and professional caring for those who cannot be left alone. Open 6am-6pm Mon-Fri. Friendship, activities, meds given, health checks. Medicaid accepted. Please call Sonja (719) 488-1415 Palmer Lake, 705 Hwy 105.
Bargains $50 or Less
CANDLE HOLDERS. Metal, lantern-like $2 each or take all 12 for $20. Call or text 719-722-6790.
Caregiver
Cemetery Plots & Cremations
Funeral Consultation Is your family worried about high funeral costs?
JIGSAW PUZZLE 1000-pieces, of best seller books 24”x30”, brand new and still in the box, $7. 963-1631
$555
OVAL DINING ROOM TABLE with leaf, and 4 padded chairs (burnt orange) $50. 596-9052 PORTABLE PROPANE SMOKER, like new - used only twice, bottle or tank, $50. Call (719) 238-3064.
(719) 203-6022
SELLING SOMETHING FOR $50 or less? Just call Life after 50 and we’ll run a 10word ad for free. (Private party, 1 per household.) Deadline: 22nd of month prior. (719) 418-2717. TABLE LAMP, beige rectangular shade, good for desk or end table, $10. 460-8314 TWO FLOOR LAMPS $15 each. 1 Table Lamp $20. 719-596-9052.
Caregiver ELDER HELPER CARE Available. Shop, meals, errands, medication reminder. Personal hygiene, bathing, grooming, daily activities, laundry, meticulous organizer. Companionship and Care for you or your elderly loved one. Days/Overnights. 2 Hrs minimum. Compassionate, mature, patient, caringly thorough and experienced. Friendly, pleasant, positive, and congenial attitude. Pet-loving and Nonsmoker. Call (719) 428-9715. Please leave clear message.
or visit us online for more information SIMPLYCREMATIONCO.COM
HONEST & MATURE CAREGIVER-CNA (non-smoker, non-drinker, no drugs). Will work full-time, part-time, overnights. Driving, light housekeeping, personal care, and meals prepared. $12/hr +up, depending on service. Call Emily 719-322-5956. NEED A LITTLE HELP? Serving as a CNA and / or Caregiver. I am honest, dependable and kind. I have a background check and excellent references. Please call Barbara at (719) 578-9865. SENIOR CARE BY ANGELS - Our caring home caregivers help Seniors stay at home. Personal care, meals, light housekeeping. Up to 24-hour care. Top references and criminal background checks. Call VISITING ANGELS today (719) 282-0180. RETIRED NURSE AVAILABLE for inhome care, up to 24 hours. Please text: 719-600-8522
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(719) 687-3000 • www.daybreakadp.com Paula Levy, Executive Director
LIFE after 50 does not in any way endorse the companies, products or services advertised. Readers should always check references when appropriate. All real estate advertising is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, creed, ancestry or marital status, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. Advertisements for real estate which are in violation of the law shall not be accepted. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. LIFE after 50 assumes no liability for errors or omissions. If promptly brought to our attention, a correction will be published in the next edition.
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CREMATION NICHES, spaces located just west of Woodland Park at Mountain Wilderness Memorials, $1200. (719) 6342982. GARDEN OF THE LAST SUPPER, 4 plots in premium area of Memorial Gardens, great views of Pikes Peak, regular cost $2900 each, selling for $950 each (or best offer). 650-8699
INTERNATIONAL DANCE CLUB classes on 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:15 p.m. Line Dance classes 2nd and 4th Thursdays 1-3 p.m. Lots of fun and great exercise! 2422 Busch Ave. $2 suggested donation. (719) 598-9774
Computer & Video Services COMPUTER UPDATE & REPAIR $30 per hour (most jobs require 1 hour). Increase speed or memory, destroy viruses, install anti-virus program, block pop-ups or stop unwanted email, clean up files, and install new programs. Free phone help after service call. Jeff Towne (719) 574-8505
Quality Caskets at Affordable Prices The Original Colorado Casket Company Showroom at 3107 North Stone Ave. Call (719) 216-7276 for a FREE catalogue or visit our website at
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life after 50 Classifieds Computer & Video Services FLAT RATE COMPUTER REPAIR - Most repairs starting at $50. Parts extra if needed. Free pickup and delivery or up to 2 hours of on-site tune-up, virus removal, and/or training. 35 Yrs of experience. Call Richard Sobe with SOBE I.T. 719-2168994. Thank you for looking at my ad.
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For Rent SEEKING HOUSEMATE - good cook, clean, loves animals, share beautiful home in Gleneagle. No smoking, drugs or stayovers. $600 mo. + $2000 security deposit. Background and credit check. Tell me about yourself - write to: Gleneagle #600, c/o Life after 50, P.O. Box 50125, Colorado Springs, CO 80949
For Sale
2011 TOYOTA TUNDRA 4-door, dark blue, 117K miles, all options, has been garagekept, all records, price lowered to $18,500. /best offer. (719) 598-0481 1972 DODGE SPORTSMAN VAN, rebuilt engine and transmission, new tires, 40K miles since rebuilt, cruise control, $2500 / best offer. 687-6303
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Health & Fitness
Sanctuary Skin and Body
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Holistic Bodywork and Skincare
Piano Tuning & Repair
Cheryl L. Strickland, RMT Registered/Certified Massage Therapist
SPECIAL $33 MASSAGE SESSION at Sanctuary Skin and Body by registered massage therapist. Relief from headaches, painful neck, shoulders or backache. Gift certificates for the holidays. Call for appointment (719) 651-7876.
2430 S. Academy & Astrozon
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5102 N. Nevada Ave, Colo. Spgs. In University Village
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2001 TOYOTA CAMRY. UGLY but runs great, very dependable. 155,000 miles. $2000 /best offer. 719-238-3064.
For Sale BARGAIN BOX THRIFT STORE sells clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses, jackets, belts, kitchen goods, art, decore & books. Open M-F 10-4, Sat 9:30-12:30. Seniors get 10% off on Tuesdays! 405 S. Nevada Ave (parking in rear). Proceeds support 6 programs to help families in El Paso County. COLEMAN ROAD TRIP GRILL, propane, folds down for easy transport, $75.00 Call (719) 238-3064
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STRENGTH & WEIGHT BEARING exercise specifically for seniors. Work with an experienced, certified and skilled trainer. Call Vicki Morgan at 719-237-9020 or visit seniorstrength.pro for more info.
BlackForestPiano.com OR CALL 719.425.8845
Registered Piano Technician
COLORADO SPRINGS BREAKFAST CLUB for Singles 50+ meets on the first Saturday of month at Elks Lodge, 3400 N. Nevada Ave CS. Singles can meet new people, make new friends! Sign in at 8:30am, buffet breakfast begins at 9. www. tbc50plus.org or 719-260-0651. GUIDED CHOCOLATE TASTINGS, free bites of barks and chocolate candy on Friday & Saturday nights 7-10 p.m. at Cacao Chemistry, 109 N. Tejon St. (719) 6333686 www.cacaochemistry.com
Hair & Nailcare NAIL CARE. Board certified foot and nail care RN will trim your toenails, debulk corns, callouses in your home. Susan, RN, CFCN, 719-392-1253. QUALITY HAIR CARE in your home. I do shampoo & sets, cuts, and perms. Colorado licensed hairdresser. Pedicures and manicures. 719-330-5251.
Health & Fitness ACUPUNCTURE FOR VETS, active duty military and families. Free auricular acupuncture, to help recover from stress or PTSD. Sessions Wed. 2-4pm 1490 W. Fillmore or 6-8pm VFW 702 S. Tejon. 719330-8788
Health & Fitness MOBILE EYEGLASS REPAIR by Certified Optician. Will pick up and deliver in the Colorado Springs area. $35 Flat Fee. (719) 377-0272
Help Wanted
AGING FEMALE HEART STUDY
55+ Year Old Healthy Females Needed ONE VISIT $25 GIFT CARD Please Contact: Dr. James Pearson, PhD
Call: (719) 255-3806 Email: jpearso5@uccs.edu
AARP TAX AIDE PROGRAM needs volunteers to help the elderly and low to middle income folks prepare their taxes. Training is provided. In Colo. Springs call Bob (719) 271-4130.
ADVERTISING SALES - Media advertising sales experience preferred. Work independently in own sales territory. Earn base salary with generous commission plan. Email resume to advertising director Bruce Schlabaugh: bruce.schlabaugh@gmail. com by 1/26/18.
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CARICATURES BY FRED EYER - Let’s have some Fun! Party entertainment, personalized gifts, humorous illustrations! 719-382-3360 www.fredeyer.net
125 Higginbotham Road Manitou Springs, CO 80829
(719) 685-3520
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USO VOLUNTEER Opportunities, to help make a difference in the lives of our active duty and veteran service members, and their families. Various 3-4 hr. shifts are available. For info on how to become a volunteer, please contact the programs manager of USO Colorado Springs, Karla Wright-Giles at kgiles@uso.org or call (719) 524-1043
PROJECT ANGEL HEART needs volunteers to help deliver free, nutritious meals to those living with life-threatening illnesses. Please apply online: projectangelheart. org
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Home Repair & Remodeling GOODMAN HANDYMAN, quality work, lifetime guarantee, free estimates, all things considered. (719) 244-2871 HANDYMAN SERVICES. Odd jobs, plumbing, carpentry, fences, decks, doors, more. (Mowing or yardwork in spring and summer). John 471-7471. HONEST HANDYMAN will do small jobs like plumbing, painting, drywall, and other maintenance. Free estimates. Call or text D.A. 719-308-7373
DRYWALL AND TILEWORK, repairs, basement finishes, kitchen or bath expert remodeling. Free estimates. (719) 2327218 or (719) 390-7779.
Housecleaning & Laundry Services * CATHY’S CLEANING * Bi-weekly, moveouts, or one-time cleaning. Husband is available for yardwork, household repairs, gutter cleaning, etc. Quotes over the phone and lots of happy customers. (719) 347-0832.
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TOOTHACHE? DENTAL INSURANCE and Discount Plans. No waiting for extractions or fillings on some plans. All plans have no wait for check-up and cleaning. Call National Assured Life (719) 591-0031.
Medical Equipment
2 GIRLS ARE READY TO CLEAN! Services include: deep cleaning, move-outs, from top to bottom, plus laundry service. 30 Years experience- have it done right. Call us (719) 464-1037 EXPERTISE HOUSECLEANING, reliable and trustworthy. Senior personal care services are also available. Please call Karen (719) 434-2922. RESIDENTIAL HOUSECLEANING, all supplies included, affordable and fully insured, 23 yrs. experience. (719) 477-0679.
Insurance ONE CALL FOR YOUR INSURANCE: Health coverage, Dental coverage and Vision coverage. Call your local, licensed, independent Humana sales agent today! C. Bruce Schlabaugh 237-8530
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BOYD FULLY ADJUSTABLE BED Specialty Sleep, Healthcare foam series with adjust-a-flex, in perfect condition, very little use by non-smokers, has memory foam top that can go with it, paid $1600, will sell for $475 (or best offer). 650-8699 HOYER LIFT 400 pound capacity. Battery - Electric. Remote. Like New. Joyce 719201-1871. $500.
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RESEARCH STUDY PARTICIPANTS. Seeking healthy, post-menopausal women, ages 50-64, to be in a study about your sleep, diabetes status, BP, height & weight. If interested call Katie (719) 357-6811 or Lauren 362-0713 to discuss it and schedule participation (1.5-2 hrs). UCCS Gerontology Center, 4863 N. Nevada Ave. CS. $10 Amazon gift card paid for your time. SILVER KEY NEEDS DRIVERS who will volunteer their time to deliver hot meals to seniors in the Colorado Springs, multiple pickup locations. If you like to visit with seniors and have reliable car, please contact Silver Key: 719-884-2319, 1625 S. Murray Blvd.
Insurance
Solar is more affordable than ever!
WE CHERISH SENIORS! When companies kick you to the curb as you get older, we want you! You can work from home fulltime or part-time for a credible, generous company. Please call for more information. (719) 357-1561
NEW ROOF INSTALLATION or expert roof repairs. Will replace or install new SKYLIGHTS. Free estimates and friendly service. Don Turner 661-1593
ORGANIST / PIANIST NEEDED part-time at the Black Forest Community Church, to accompany Sunday morning traditional worship services. Flexible schedule. Small, friendly congregation. 719-495-2207
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life after 50 Classifieds Mobile Homes
Real Estate
MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE in Evergreen Park, Fillmore and Cascade. 55+ communities, with small yard, and covered parking. 719-636-1900.
Your Realtor for Life!
Real Estate
Anita C. Schimmel
LOOKING FOR SPECIAL LADY. Age 66 Retired. Friendship. Simple Gentleman. Please respond to: Gentleman #66, c/o Life after 50, P.O. Box 50125, Colo. Springs, CO 80949.
GRI, SRES,CSA Seniors Real Estate Specialist since 2004
(719) 440-3339
www.SearchingColoradoHomes.com AnitaSOCORealty@gmail.com Rocky Mountain, REALTORS®
660 Southpointe Court #200 Colorado Springs, CO 80906 OFFICE: (719) 576-6767
FRIENDLY CHRISTIAN LADY will listen and write your Life Story! (We’ll meet in public location.) Also available as English or Reading tutor. Call Sunny 719-2710165.
The Tandem Two Real estate GRoup
Installed started at VERY BRIGHT AND OPEN
6035 Farthing Drive
This former model rancher is located in the desirable neighborhood of The Reserves at Broadmoor Glen. The home has 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, 4429 sqft and a 3-car garage. Very bright and open. Lots of windows allow you to enjoy the beautiful views. Newly finished wood floors on the main level and new carpeting downstairs. The neighborhood offers tennis courts and community pool. For a personal tour of this luxurious home, please call
Tara McCoy
(719) 205-6959
Berkshire Hathaway Rocky Mountain REALTORS
We help seniOrs with Real estate decisions. call for a no-obligation consultation when you need to sell or buy. (Senior Real Estate Specialists) Blue spruce real estate
Pet & Home Sitting East Colorado Springs
Call Diana for Rates and Available Dates 719-641-1428
“Working together to serve you better” • • • •
Licensed Broker since 1988 Helping more than 2500 satisfied clients buy or sell their properties Colorado Springs Natives Making the choice to buy or sell Real Estate is one of the biggest decisions most people will make in life. The market is changing on a monthly basis and your greatest investment deserves the best representation. Let 29 years of experience be your Real Estate guide! • Specializing in Residential, Commercial, Multi-Family, Land and New Construction in all price ranges (If you are buying a new built home, there is a lot you need to know). • We also specialize in working with seniors that need a Good Plan and Good Advice when it comes to selling or buying. BRENT DEMOS
Real Estate Broker/Co-Founder
FOSTER AN ADORABLE COCKER SPANIEL. All Expenses Paid. Learn more at: www.rockymountaincockerrescue.org or call (303) 617-1939. SAFE PLACE FOR PETS - Forever Care, Forever Homes! Our Wellness Program provides care for the pets of terminally ill masters or owners. 719-359-0201 or safeplacepets.org. Open weekends, 1141 Manitou Ave.
Real Estate
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$40 Mobile Rock Chip Repair FREE ROCK CHIP REPAIR IF INSURANCE APPROVED
(719) 440-3771
BRAKE SERVICE & AUTO CARE (719) 694-2979 Or check our website:
talonautocare.com Senior Real Estate Specialists are specially qualified to assist those over age 50. It is my goal to walk you through the real estate transition, while serving you with patience, respect and integrity.
VASQUEZ POWER & LIGHTING, Brian Vasquez, Master Electrician, offers friendly service that you can trust. Call for a free estimate - (719) 650-1517
Linda Leslie
(719) 494-6860 Realtor® CMRS, MRP, PSA, SRES
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Judy trout 719-332-8811
YOU’RE RIGHT. I DON’T LOOK THAT OLD. Am still active and attractive but to be honest, I’m lonesome. No one to ‘cat around’ with in this town. It’s time for me to get a personal ad in Life after 50. It costs as little as $9.50 and my privacy is protected with ‘blind’ ads. You can do the same by calling 418-2717. Tell them Jazzy sent you.
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PRETTY AND PETITE WOMAN in her 60’s seeks fun-loving, intelligent male (6070’s) who is liberal minded, loves to go out socially and to travel, was (past tense) happily married, and has a good sense of humor! No trumps or NRA members need apply. Write to: Lucky Me #123 !, c/o Life after 50, PO Box 50125, Colo. Spgs CO 80949
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KIMBER DEMOS Broker Associate
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Moving & Estate Sales Pack/Unpack & Settling In Wanted SENIOR MOVE MANAGERS™
Our mission is to transition seniors and their families comfortably, efficiently and lovingly into the next stage of their lives.
BrentDemos.com TheDemosTeam@Gmail.com
Services BEN’S LANDSCAPE. TREE REMOVAL. Also tree trimming and stump grinding.
719-291-0482 RELOCATION EXPERTS FOR SENIORS
24/7 Emergency Service. (719) 492-1671. I WILL SELL FOR YOU, anything of value
BEN IS BUYING HOUSES. If you would like a quick, no-hassle cash sale for your home in “as-is” condition and for a fair price, please call me so we can talk. Ben (719) 492-1671.
EXTERIOR / INTERIOR PAINTING. Top
ONE-LEVEL LIVING HOMES FOR SALE – No stairs – No basements – All areas and prices – Call Realtor Anita – BHHS Rocky Mountain Realtors - 719-440-3339
FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY AND AUTO
websites & in publications, and deal with
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cash. Call or text James (719) 650-8699.
quality work at excellent pricing. Senior and military discounts. Free estimates. Call 719-310-6429.
648-6920
- car, truck, camper, motorhome, antiques, tools. There’s no charge until the item is sold (typical fee is 20%). I go to your location, take photos, post ads on different
1950s-1960s LP’s, 78’s and 45’s. Blues, jazz, rock and roll, country, Broadway, movies, TV, R&B, soul, children’s, spoken word, etc. Call me first, I pay the most for your records. 719-633-5848. BEN IS BUYING HOUSES. If you would like a quick, no-hassle cash sale for your home in “as-is” condition and for a fair price, please call me so we can talk. Ben (719) 492-1671. CASH FOR CARS, in any condition. Free tow away. Call 719-323-8121 CASH FOR OLD BANKS AND TOYS, Simpich dolls, presidential pin-back buttons, military insignia and memorabilia. Single items or entire collections wanted. 632-9904. VINTAGE ITEMS WANTED. Toys, comic books, magazines, catalogs, children’s books, dolls, movie & music posters, Halloween, guitars & amplifiers, bicycles, & plastic model kits. 633-5848.
Need a 1x2 for above ac tall) I went to their website ta they have a logo & doesn’t look like they do Here’s copy in their word as a display… (Is there any room for ar
BRAKE SERVICE & AUTO CARE Quality mobile service w wait in the comfort of yo CALL TALON AUTO CARE (719) 694-2979 Or check our website: talonautocare.com
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Pikes Peak Library District Scrap Exchange In collaboration with Who Gives a SCRAP, we are holding a Scrap Exchange. Bring your unused and unwanted scrap craft material and exchange them for “tickets” to “purchase” new-to-you craft supplies! No registration required. Jan. 13, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument, Cravings, Weight Gain & the Blood Sugar Rollercoaster Come learn from a local nutritionist how nutrient-dense meals support
healthy metabolism, healthy blood sugar levels and appetite control. No registration required. Jan. 17, 5-6 p.m. Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr., Monument Skiing Off to War: History of the Original 10th Mountain Division Colonel Tom Duhs USMC (Retired) will share the story of the 10th Mountain Division. The unique nature of the only US Army Mountain Division, its recruitment, training, employment and work after WWII is a fascinating story of the “Ski Troops.” No registration
necessary. Jan. 20, 11 a.m. Manitou Springs Library hosting at the Manitou Springs Heritage Center, 517 Manitou Ave. Personal and Digital Safety for Seniors Come learn how to protect yourself in-person and online from the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office. Registration required. Jan. 25, 2-3 p.m. Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. Knit One & Crochet Too Bring a project to work on, share ideas, and socialize with fellow
events yarn crafters. Everyone is welcome. Jan. 3 and 17, 1:30-3 p.m. East Library, 5550 North Union Yarn-Tastic! Bring your own needlework project, share ideas, and learn new skills. Refreshments provided. All are welcome. Jan. 5 and 19, 1-3 p.m. Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr. Knit One, Manitou! Join us for needle work, tea and good conversation. We make items for charitable causes. Free yarn and patterns available. Everyone is welcome to bring a project. Jan. 8, 10 a.m. Manitou Springs Library, 701 Manitou Ave. Ruth Holley Crafter’s Group Join the lively group of hand crafters to share ideas, socialize, and work on your own project. All are welcome. Jan. 8 and 22, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Ruth Holley Library, 685 North Murray Blvd. Stitch-Wits Calling all knitters, crocheters, quilt pieceworkers and all other needle art workers to come stitch in community. Everyone is welcome! Jan. 8 and 22, 6:30 p.m. Old Colorado City Library, 2418 W. Pikes Peak Ave.
One call for your insurance needs > Health coverage > Dental coverage > Vision coverage
Maker in Residence: Digital Photography as Art and Play Do you love photography? Join Charlie Mussi for a fun, free class for anyone seeking to find or share tips and techniques, and engage in digital photography discussions. All adults welcome, including beginners. Registration required. • Jan. 13, 2-4:30 p.m. Sand Creek Library, 1821 South Academy Blvd. • Jan. 16, 6-8:30 p.m. Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. • Jan. 27, 2-4:30 p.m. East Library, 5550 North Union
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1655 S. Murray - Colorado Springs - 719-884-2304
Jan. 11 – Pork chow mein Jan. 12 – Breaded chicken sandwich w/lettuce & tomato Jan. 15 – No Golden Circle Jan. 16 – Crab cakes Jan. 17 – BLT sandwich Jan. 18 – Roast turkey w/gravy Jan. 19 – Sloppy Joe
Jan. 2 – Baked citrus tilapia Jan. 3 – Chicken cacciatore Jan. 4 – Beef & bean burrito w/green enchilada sauce Jan. 5 – Hamburger w/lettuce Jan. 8 – Baked ziti w/sausage Jan. 9 – Beef chili w/cheese Jan. 10 – Honey roasted curry chicken
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1655 S. Murray - Colorado Springs 719-884-2330 Jan. 1 – Pork loin w/ gravy Jan. 2 – Baked citrus tilapia; orange chicken Jan. 3 – Chicken cacciatore; beef fajita Jan. 4 – Beef & bean burrito; tilapia in momay sauce Jan. 5 – Hamburger; Monte Cristo sandwich Jan. 6 – Meatballs w/marinara sauce Jan. 7 – BBQ pork riblettes Jan. 8 – Baked ziti w/sausage; chucky beef stew Jan. 9 – Beef chili w/cheese; grilled chicken & cheese sandwich Jan. 10 – Honey roasted curry; pork roast Jan. 11 – Pork chow mein; shrimp Newberg Jan. 12 – Breaded chicken sandwich w/ lettuce & tomato; white lasagna rolls Jan. 13 – Chicken cacciatore Jan. 14 – Hamburger w/lettuce Jan. 15 – Pork riblettes Jan. 16 – Crab cakes; chicken stir fry Jan. 17 – BLT sandwich; tamale pie
Jan. 22 – Broccoli stuffed chicken Jan. 23 – Chicken salad on croissant Jan. 24 – Beef stroganoff Jan. 25 – Meatloaf Jan. 26 – Salmon w/lemon & dill Jan. 29 – Swedish meatballs Jan. 30 – Chicken fajitas Jan. 31 – BBQ pork riblettes
405 Broadway - Penrose - 719-372-3872
Jan. 18 – Roast turkey w/gravy; ham w/ cinnamon sauce & pineapple sweet potatoes Jan. 19 – Sloppy Joe; cod Olympia Jan. 20 – Baked ziti w/sausage Jan. 21 – Honey roasted curry chicken Jan. 22 – Broccoli stuffed chicken; stuffed peppers Jan. 23 – Chicken salad on croissant; pulled pork hoagie Jan. 24 – Beef stroganoff; Asian chicken k-bob Jan. 25 – Meatloaf; macaroni & cheese Jan. 26 – Salmon w/lemon & dill; turkey falafel Jan. 27 – Roast turkey w/gravy Jan. 28 – Sloppy Joe Jan. 29 – Swedish meatballs w/noodles; deluxe bacon cheese & tomato soup Jan. 30 – Chicken fajitas; chili lime shrimp tacos Jan. 31 – BBQ pork riblettes, BBQ chicken
Jan. 2 - Happy New Year (center closed) Jan. 4 - Chili Dogs, Fruit Cocktail, Chips, Pea Salad Jan. 9 - Meatloaf, Scalloped Potatoes, Veggie Jan. 11 - Chicken Alfredo, Tossed Salad, French Bread Jan. 16 - Baked Pork Chops, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie Jan. 18 - Brunch for Lunch! Jan. 23 - Hot Beef Sandwich, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie Jan. 25 - Vegetable Beef Soup / Chicken Noodle Soup, ½ Sandwich Jan. 30 - Potluck, Birthday Cake of the Month Third Thursday (18th) Fun Bingo at 11 a.m. Menu Subject to Change. Suggested Donation $3. Bread, milk and dessert available with most meals. Lunches served at noon. All Ages Welcome! Our attendance is increasing … We request that you call in advance so we can plan accordingly: 719-372-3872. Carry out available. Please call between 9:30 and 10 for same day carryouts.
Golden Circle Meal Sites This program serves nutritious meals in a social group setting to eligible diners. You are eligible if: you are 60+ years old or married to someone age 60+,or disabled and residing in a facility listed below. Meal donation is $2.25 but no eligible person is denied lunch because they can’t pay. Guest lunch is $6.50. Call the number (listed below) for your meal location one day in advance before 2 p.m. No reservations are necessary for Acacia Park Apartments, the Senior Center or Fountain Valley Center. Questions? Call Golden Circle offices at 719-884-2304. CENTRAL Colorado Springs Senior Center 719-955-3400 1514 N. Hancock Ave. 80903 Serving Lunch 11:30-12:15 weekdays Otis Park 719-385-6860 731 N. Iowa Ave. 80909 Serving Lunch 11:30-12:00 weekdays Temple Shalom 719-634-5311 1523 E. Monument St. 80909 Kosher meals 12:00-12:30 Mon&Wed DOWNTOWN Acacia Park Apartments 719-884-2304 104 E. Platte Ave. 80903 Serving Lunch 11:30-12:15 weekdays Centennial Plaza Apartments 719-884-2304 516 E. Kiowa St. 80903
Serving Lunch 11:30-12:00 weekdays EASTSIDE Sunny Vista 719-635-9595 2480 E. Dale St. 80909 Serving Lunch 11:00-11:45 weekdays NORTH Crestview Apartments 719-884-2304 3880 Van Teylingen Dr. 80917 Serving Lunch 12:00-12:30 weekdays Mountain Comm. Mennonite Church 643 Hwy 105 Palmer Lake 884-2304 Serving Lunch 12:00-12:30 weekdays SOUTH Hillside Community Center 385-7900 925 S. Institute St. 80903 Serving Lunch 11:30-12:00 weekdays Fountain Valley Senior Center 5745 Southmoor Dr. 719-520-6470
Serving Lunch 11:45-12:45 weekdays Grinde Manor 719-382-7690 906 Grinde Dr. 80817 Serving Lunch 11:30-12:00 weekdays Meadows Park Community Center 1943 S. El Paso 80905/ 719-385-7940 Serving Lunch 11:30-12:00 weekdays Pikes Peak Towers 719-632-1556 1912 Eastlake Blvd. 80910 Serving Lunch 12:00-12:30 weekdays Silver Key at South Murray 884-2304 1655 S. Murray Blvd. Serving Lunch 11:30-12:15 weekdays Southview Plaza Apartments 1462 E. Fountain Blvd. 719-884-2304 Serving Lunch 12:00-12:30 weekdays Villa San Jose 719-632-7444
1810 S. Corona Ave. 80905 Lunch 11:30-11:45 Tues, Thurs & Fri. Villa Santa Maria 719-632-7444 405 St. Elmo Ave. 80905 Lunch 11:30-11:45 Monday & Wed. WEST St. Andrews Church 719-685-9259 103 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs Serving Lunch 11:30-12:00 weekdays Westside Community Center 385-7920 1628 W. Bijou St. 80904 Serving Lunch 11:30-12:00 weekdays Woodland Park Senior Center 687-3877 321 N. Pine St. Woodland Park Lunch served 11:45 to 12:15 weekdays
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