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The American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT) replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall was on display at Rock Family Church May 17-21. The 360-foot wall carries the names of more than 57,000 troops killed during the Vietnam War. Photos by Anthony Welch
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ll over the country, the number of health insurance carriers that offer Obamacare are dwindling. It’s no different here in Colorado. At the start of 2017, UnitedHealthcare and Humana Insurance announced that they would not offer individual plans. That impacted approximately 20,000 consumers in Colorado (UnitedHealthcare – 10,549; Humana – 9,914), according to the Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI). In addition, Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP) reduced individual plan offerings for 2017,
offering individual plans only in Mesa County. Approximately 10,000 people enrolled in an individual RMHP plan were forced to find another plan. Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield also decided it would not offer PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) individual plans for 2017, and that affected 62,310 people, according to DOI. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) set up new markets for people who don’t receive insurance through their place of employment or the government. Around 11 million people
The Pantry Restaurant remains loyal to homestyle menu See Page 4
bought coverage on those state markets last year. But the system depends on the voluntary participation of private insurance companies. In the last year, several large commercial insurance companies decided to stop offering insurance in the markets. Back in April, Colorado’s Insurance Commissioner Marguerite Salazar sent a letter to Colorado’s Congressional delegation, asking them to commit to certainty and stability regarding the individual health insurance market.
“Uncertainty around the individual insurance market for 2018 is making everyone nervous,” said Commissioner Salazar, who heads the Division of Insurance, part of the Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). “And ultimately, this uncertainty is going to hurt Colorado consumers.” In asking for a commitment, the letter lays out the potential impact to Coloradans. “Uncertainty about the regulatory
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veryone has a list of Towers. As that day unforgettable moments. unfolded, I remember the High School graduation numbness I felt as the was one of my first. I was tragedy was broadcast. overjoyed to be leaving my The images of devastation all-male boarding school in in New York were favor of attending the appalling. Later, I went to University of Miami. What Ground Zero with my son a change. Sam. We were stunned. We all remember our Blocks of buildings nearby By Bruce marriages, seeing our kids were covered in soot, Schlabaugh LIFE after 50 born, the passing of our cracks in the walls , Publisher parents and other big events windows broken. in our lives. We have had The former Trade events of success in jobs, vacation Towers were just a big hole. Fences had been erected around them and memories, friendships that were pictures of loved ones were attached to remarkable. Many of these items produce other unforgettable moments. the walls. This was definitely one of my biggest unforgettable moments on These special moments are the the negative side of my memory bank. fabric for our lives. In reflection, our In 1965, I was going to school in minds ramble back to these occurConnecticut at the afore mentioned rences in our past in a nostalgic way. private school. I was at a doctor’s For me, many of these memories are office getting my broken nose taken on the joyful side but many are also care, due to a football injury earlier in painful. I usually avoid dwelling on the week. these during my reflections. I As I left the office, I noticed the remember driving my son Nate to office staff were huddled around the Manitou Springs High School as the small black and white T.V. set. There planes were smashing into the Twin
were paying rapt attention to the screen but I walked out not knowing why. A few minutes later, I arrived on campus and all my friends were glued to T.V. sets. I soon found out that President Kennedy had been shot. I’m not sure if we knew he was dead at the beginning, but soon we watched Walter Cronkite, his voice choked with emotion, announce that the president had died. From that moment on, we were all numb. It was just too much to believe. One of our readers, Mary O’Hare Holder, has allowed us to use some photos that her husband, Dave Holder, took of JFK during his Graduation address at the Air Force Academy. I looked back on Google and it looks like this was in 1963. Since this is a celebration on President Kennedy’s 100th birthday, we have included these photos as part of a small tribute to his legacy in the June issue of Life After 50. I hope they bring back better memories of JFK for you all.
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The Pantry: Iconic Homestyle Dining in Green Mountain Falls By Becky Hurley This is another in a series of articles on the Pikes Peak Region’s historic restaurants. Enjoy! Local accounts show The Pantry opened in Green Mountain Falls in the early 1950s. That’s when a “Mr. and Mrs. Duston” opened a bakery on Lake Street. Soon folks were lining up for freshly made breakfast and lunch. Its location on Lake Street, overlooking the nearby lake and the iconic town gazebo proved magical, drawing visitors from surrounding states. By the time the Dustons settled in, mid-century road improvements and a four-lane highway through Ute Pass were also making travel from Colorado Springs an easy commute. As a result, the grill was added just behind what is now the counter area, and folks lined up for freshly made breakfast and lunch. Today, visitors flock to the town from Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas as well as Colorado. And as Town Trustee and former Mayor Tyler The Pantry owner Ben Stephens, pictured in the restaurants backyard, bought the Stevens notes, “If they know about Green Mountain Falls, they also know operation in 2001. Stephens met his wife Nan at the restaurant before buying it.
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PANTRY/from page 4 where Ben (a former City of Colorado Springs employee) met his wife Nan. She was a Realtor working to sell his home – and they’d meet for lunch at The Pantry. The couple dated, married and celebrated with a big wedding party at (no surprise!): The Pantry. The original 1,500-square-foot indoor dining room, kitchen and counter area were expanded in 2005 when Stephens designed and constructed The Pantry’s now very popular creek side dining area behind the restaurant. He says The Pantry has become a culinary destination in Green Mountain Falls, and plans to carry on its relaxed, Mountain West tradition. “People visit us with stories from their childhood, as the generations pass down their heritage to their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren,” he explains. The Pantry is a place of treasured memories — a hub for locals to gather, share a meal and friendly conversation. According to regulars, that’s part of the restaurant’s draw. Early one Sunday last July, for example, Craig Prue and Teresa Masar
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Rockin’ through triumph and tragedy The VooDoo Hawks set to celebrate new album, 19 years of entertaining crowds By Anthony Welch
E
ven suffering a stroke around five years ago couldn’t slow down Rikki Dee Hall, lead singer of The VooDoo Hawks. Taking to the stage is Hall’s passion, his release. He did suffer severe nerve damage from his elbow to his fingers and can’t play guitar much these days, but that doesn’t stop him from delivering a high-energy performance as a front man. “I’m at a point in my life where I cannot see me not doing it. The thing is when I write a song, it’s because of something traumatic, or dramatic or romantic, to the extreme point has happened to me,” Rikki said. “You can’t keep it inside. You have to share it with the whole world. I write. That’s what I do. If I’m not writing songs, I’m writing poetry. I don’t know how to relieve the pressure any other way. I’ve done it for so long.” The “roadhouse rock ‘n’ roll” band will celebrate 19 years of entertaining crowds later this year. Granted the band’s lineup has changed throughout the years with members coming and going and, sadly, the
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passing of three members. Yet, The VooDoo Hawks name has carried on. Hall and bassist Chris DeMott are the veterans of the current lineup. DeMott joined up in 2003. “That’s the cool thing about The VooDoo Hawks. There’s no original VooDoo Hawks. It’s kind of like this brand name that kept going,” he said. “I’m not as romantic as (Rikki). I just want to play bass and hang out with my friends. You can’t golf after dark.”
Rounding out the rest of the current lineup is: Bones Malone (guitar, vocals), Steve Petrehoy (guitar, vocals), Matt Martinez (keyboards, vocals) and Paul Moss (drums, vocals). When the band got going back in 1998, it hit the road almost immediately. The VooDoo Hawks became a mainstay at major motorcycle rallies, including four appearances at Sturgis, big music festivals. The band shared the stage with the likes of Tab Benoit, 38 Special, Leon Russell, Jeff Healey, Dick Dale, Johnny Winter, Marshall Tucker and many more. “It got to a point where we didn’t rehearse at all because we were playing 300-plus shows a year. Looking back at our schedule, we did that without too many drugs? How in the hell did we do that?” Rikki laughed. “We were a lot of younger. Doing two or three days in a row now kicks my butt.” These days, the band’s content with staying closer to home. The VooDoo Hawks play anywhere from 20 to 100 shows a year. Life on the road wasn’t always a great time. “Being away from your family,
you miss out on things,” Rikki said. “Now, I’m a grandfather, so I have a second chance with what I missed out with my kids growing up. The days of us being a road band have kind of passed us.” Back in the day, The VooDoo Hawks had formed before Rikki joined up. Then the band lost their guitar player and called Rikki. They joined forces and were known as Rikki Dee Hall & The VooDoo Hawks for a period of time. “The band started out as a blues band. After a while, blues is kind of a limited genre. I’ve always been a songwriter. I always wanted to play mostly originals, but then we found out club owners didn’t want you playing originals,” Rikki said. “We used to say, ‘This is an old song by the Rolling Stones. See if you remember it.’ Then we’d play an original. That’s how we got over on the club owners.” It’s all about the rock ‘n’ roll for The VooDoo Hawks, but there have been tough times – from distribution deals gone awry to health issues and, tragically, the passing of their friends and bandmates. The VooDoo Hawks always make a point to remember their fallen bandmates – guitarists
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TRIUMPH/from page 8 Steve Cayce and Bob Thomas and drummer Mike Pittman. “That was heartbreaking. When Mike passed away, we took some time off,” Rikki said. The band’s been busy writing and recording in Rikki’s basement studio, hard at work on what will be the fifth studio release, “Next.” “I can’t see any other healthy release than doing this. You come to a point where you’re boiling over with emotion, could be your wife or girlfriend leaving you, or tax man’s coming to take what you own, losing your job or watching your friend die. Those are things that if you let them fester inside of you, it could kill you,” Rikki said. “It’s the healthiest way for me to release all my anxieties ... and my overjoy. We have happy songs. I write about people. I write about things that I’ve seen people experience. I just want to show a bit of empathy. I try to keep a positive outlook with lyrics that I write … except for one. We won’t talk about that one. It was about my divorce.” For more on The VooDoo Hawks, visit voodoohawks.com or find them on Facebook.
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The VooDoo Hawks are, from left, Chris DeMott (bass), Matt Martinez (keyboards), Rikki Dee Hall (lead vocals, guitar), Paul Moss (drums, vocals), Bones Malone (guitar, vocals) and Steve Petrehoy (guitar, vocals).
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don’t know what to do. re you a heroine or a hero? You try something, and In 1988, American you’re blocked. You try journalist and political again. commentator Bill Moyers If you fail, hopefully published a book, “The you ask for help. You find Power of Myth.” It brought a mentor and learn some to light the age old story ways to approach the By Nancy Norman from across the world problem and what it’ll related by Joseph take from inside you to Campbell in 1949 called “the hero’s face it. You try again, now seeing the journey.” whole picture more clearly. We all have a call to the hero or If you keep going, you begin to heroine’s journey. Think of the hardest realize this journey is not just about things you’ve had to deal with in your the problem you’re facing. It’s about life (death, divorce, aging, what others YOU. It’s about your character, your think of you, loss of career, health courage, your willingness to brave the issues). Focus on one, and follow the hardship. heroine’s journey: The journey is inward, to your You don’t want to deal with this very essence, and a metaphor for difficult thing, so you avoid it as long finding out what your life is really as possible. You take refuge in about—how you live day to day, your activities, drink, travel, work, dependability, your truthfulness, your exercise. And still, it won’t go away, sense of wonder, your gratefulness, so you have to take action. But you your steadfastness, your flexibility,
your humor, your fears. Finding out who you are is what the hero’s journey is most importantly about. Here is one heroine’s journey. A close friend of mine enjoyed a most beloved career. She had a partner and together they created a business that helped people. They were in sync. And then he was gone. She was devastated and heart-broken for the loss of the magic they had together. Day to day, she struggled to find joy. She had other work, solitary, meaningful. But it didn’t fill her heart. The grief went on, is still going on. She finally decided she had to do something. She marketed the skills she used with her partner and was turned down several times. She went to a counselor to face the grief. After a time, she went after work that resonated in her heart, this time with a sense of her own strength to do the work alone.
She tells me what she learned isn’t just about how to work alone. It is that she could persevere in the face of her hardest loss. It is that she could count on herself to give her best. She could be creative on her own. And she could make the new job matter in a different way than the old. She changed to meet the challenge. Finally, she says, she accepted life on its terms: that deep loss happens to everyone. Life gives us a chance to take this journey inside to become an everyday hero or heroine. We can meet the challenge. Nancy Norman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, musician and former “Intimacy” columnist for “The Wichita Eagle.” Email her at nancy@ pikespeakpublishing.com.
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When Counting Sheep Doesn’t Work: Treating Insomnia in Later Life By Katie Johanson
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nsomnia is the most common sleep problem adults experience; it is also the most common complaint in primary care settings. Between 30 and 35 percent of the world population has insomnia symptoms, and upwards of 22 percent of people have insomnia disorder. Older adults in particular are at a higher risk of developing insomnia; nearly half of all older adults have sleep problems, and 35 to 45 percent report problems with falling asleep and staying asleep. According to the “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,” 5th Edition, a diagnosis of insomnia disorder may include complaints about the quality and length of sleep, difficulty falling and staying asleep, waking up too early, and feeling distressed as a result. Given the high prevalence and debilitating symptoms of insomnia, this sleep problem is a significant issue, particularly because people with insomnia commonly experience
simultaneous physical and mental health problems. For example, insomnia frequently accompanies medical conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, cancer, chronic pain, and breathing and urinary problems. According to the American Psychiatric Association, almost half of all people with insomnia disorder also have another psychiatric disorder, such as anxiety or depression. These findings highlight the importance of treating insomnia alongside other physical and mental health problems. There are many reasons why sleep changes with age. These include increases in chronic disease, social changes such as retirement, changes in the body’s circadian rhythm, and hormonal changes that impact the stages of sleep. Although these changes are a normal part of aging, they make the prevention and treatment of insomnia more difficult. However, even though it is normal for aspects of sleep to change, problems like insomnia are not a part of normal aging.
Helpful treatments are available to improve your sleep, increase happiness, and improve your quality of life. According to the National Sleep Foundation, it is a common misconception that people need less sleep as they age. On the contrary, a majority of older adults need 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night, and most people have the same sleep needs in older adulthood as they did in middle adulthood. Many options are available for treating insomnia. The most common treatments involve medications and psychotherapy. Medications that induce sleep, such as Ambien or Lunesta, tend to be easy to use, reliable, and fast-acting. However, like many other medications, sleep medications have uncomfortable and sometimes
dangerous side effects, including daytime drowsiness, falls and traffic accidents, problems with abuse and withdrawals, and physiological interactions with illnesses and other medications. These side effects may encourage people to seek other treatments, such as psychotherapy that improves sleep through behavior change (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy). Limits on Medicare coverage for sleep medications also are a factor when considering types of treatment: In 2012, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services limited coverage of certain sleep medications to only 90 days per year. Cognitive-behavioral therapy, the most common psychotherapy treatment for insomnia, helps people understand more about healthy sleep patterns and learn techniques for changing their behavior, thoughts, and feelings about sleep (such as daily habits, worry, and feelings of frustration that may impact sleep). Cognitive-behavioral therapy is an
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INSOMNIA/from page 12 evidence-based therapy, which means that controlled scientific studies have found support for its use in treating insomnia successfully. Thus, even though changes in sleep are an inevitable part of aging, you don’t have to live with insomnia. Helpful treatments are available to improve your sleep, increase happiness, and improve your quality of life. Do you currently have sleep problems? Are you 60 years or older? You may be eligible to participate in a research study investigating an online insomnia treatment! In order to participate, you must have access to the Internet and an email address. Receive a $10 Amazon gift card at the end of the study. Please contact Katie Johanson to see if you are eligible: 719-357-6811 or kjohanso@uccs.edu. Katie Johanson, B.A., is a clinical psychology master’s student training at the UCCS Aging Center. For more information, contact her at kjohanso@ uccs.edu or call the Aging Center at 719-255-8002.
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Dennis Ingmire is living proof that not all retirements are created equally. While shopping for a Camaro, he came across this heart-throb ‘07 Corvette convertible in canary yellow. There was absolutely no way he could resist this beauty. Empowered with its LS2 400hp engine, he’s heading back to his home state of Kansas to revive a long-lost love. Best guess is that at first, she’ll certainly notice the car but then be even more impressed by Dennis because he is truly a man among men. We’d like to wish the ex-publisher of Life After 50 a happy retirement!
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Happenings June 2-4: Pikes Peak Gem, Mineral and Jewelry Show sponsored by Colo. Springs Mineralogical Society, 10am-4pm, MSF Expo Center, 3650 N. Nevada Ave. $5/day. Over 50 vendors and rhyming highlight is pyrite!
June 4: The Big G Stands for Goodness. Inspired by Pope Francis’s ‘Laudato Si’ to protect the Earth. A class on ‘Wasting’ time with children will be held at Sacred Heart Rectory, 20th & W. Colorado Ave. 10:15 a.m. Free. (719) 633-8711.
June 2-4: Bluegrass at the Fair features 20 all Colorado bluegrass, Americana and roots music bands, tickets $10+/day, Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Dr., Pueblo, starts 10 a.m.
June 4: Doggie Dash 5K Walk/Run benefits All Breed Rescue & Training. You don’t even need a dog to participate. Registration starts 8:30am, runners at 9, walkers at 9:15. 6380 Corporate Centre Cir. CS, cost is $30. Goodie bags & door prizes!
June 3: 4th Infantry Div. Living History Day – 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., see live historical re-enactors of WWI, WWII, Vietnam and Current Operations at Fort Carson, just outside Gate 1, 6001 Wetzel Ave. Free and open to the public. (719) 524-0915. June 3: Sheep Shearing at Rock Ledge Ranch, 10am-5pm, 30th St. & Gateway Rd. Watch shearing, sheep dog handling, carding, spinning, dying and weaving demos. Seniors $5. June 3: Manitou Springs Wine Festival with 30 Colorado wineries, live music, food & gift vendors, 11am-5pm, Memorial Park, 502 Manitou Ave. $35.
The Tamburitzans: A Fantastic Dance & Musical Journey! They are the longest running live stage show in the U.S. This premiere international folk dance group will perform music and dances in costume from 11 countries to include Croatia, Armenia, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, France and India. 30 Talented dancers, musicians and singers will give one performance only, 2 p.m. on June 7th at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center, 210 N. Santa Fe in Pueblo. Tickets are $25+. 719-295-7200.
June 3: Indian Curry Cooking 2-3:30pm. Learn to create basic curry, perfect for vegetarian or meat dishes, at Cheyenne Mtn Library, 1785 S. 8th St. Register: (719) 633-6278. June 3: Xeriscape Tour of Pueblo, pick up a map at the library and do a free self-guided tour 9am to 3pm.
Pueblo County Master Gardeners will be at the water-wise gardens to answer questions. June 3: City Wide Garage Sale in Woodland Park. Not to be missed! All sales will be in the parking lot of Woodland Park High School, 151 Panther Way, 7am to 2pm.
June 5: Free Sky Sox Game vs. Round Rock (TX) Express, 6:30 p.m. at Security Service Field, 4385 Tutt Blvd. CS. Pick up a voucher for complimentary tickets at ARC Thrift Stores. June 5: Pinochle at the Library! Come play every Monday 5:30 p.m. in Small Meeting Rm 2 of the Greenhorn Valley Library, 4801 Cibola Dr., Pueblo. (Instruction not included.) June 6: Digging for Family Roots – Learn about your DNA, genetics and how to interpret genealogy tests,
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Happenings at High Prairie Library, 7035 Old Meridian Rd., Falcon. 6 p.m. June 7: “Doctor Strange” is a fantasy/science movie. The Dr. who goes on journey of physical and spiritual healing. Free, 6:15pm, Rawlings Library, 100 E. Abriendo, Pueblo. June 7: Pueblo Live Presents Celtic Woman, 7:30 p.m. New show “Voices of Angels” is in timeless Irish tradition at Pueblo Memorial Hall, 1 City Hall Place. Tickets $56+: (866) 722-8844. June 7: Brewing Beer from Grain to Glass. Learn the process from Pete Kilman of Storybook Brewing at Rockrimmon Library, free 6 p.m., 832 Village Center Dr. RSVP: 593-8000. Thru June 18: “Man of La Mancha” an award-winning musical about Don Quixote and his sidekick Sancho. ‘Dream the impossible dream’ Fri-Sun at Colo. Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St. Tickets ($30+) & showtimes: 634-5583. June 8: The News is Everywhere. Learn which news is good, bad or just make-believe from Sandy Hancock, an instructor at Pikes Peak Community College, 6 p.m. at Cheyenne Mountain Library, 1785 S. 8th St. June 9-11: World War II B-17 Tours & Flights, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours are free for military, $10 non-military. You must book flights ($409+) in advance by calling (800) 359-6217. Colorado Springs Jet Center, 1575 Aviation Way. June 9: Suga Bear’s Motown Dance Party is free at Stargazers Theatre 8 p.m. It’s a high energy 7-member live band based here in the Springs. They rock! And the show is free! Stargazers is at Pikes Peak & 10 S. Parkside.
with the Space Foundation Discovery Center, 10am-noon, Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr. It’s a free, hands-on workshop about the upcoming North American Solar Eclipse August 21. June 10: Feast of St. Arnold V ‘Colorado Beer Festival’ showcases the best of Colorado’s craft brewers, winemakers and distilleries at Chapel of Our Saviour Episcopal Church, 8 – 4th St. Colo. Springs, Noon to 4:30 p.m. Admission: $35. Proceeds go to Westside Cares and missions of Chapel of Our Savior. June 10: Walking Tour of Historic Old Colorado City, starts 10:30 a.m. Old Colorado City library staff will guide you on a free 45-min. tour. No registration needed. June 10: Colorado College Summer Music Festival. A great concert is free at 7 p.m. Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave. in Woodland Park. June 10: Saturday Cars & Coffee in Old Colorado City, 7:30-10 a.m. Pre-1990 cars welcome to show at 2400 block of W. Cucharras St. Buy coffee & pastries at nearby La Baguette, 2417 W. Colorado.
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Top of the World Rodeo is June 9-11 at 9,640 feet above sea level! Highlights of this Cripple Creek event are: Championship Belgian Draft Horse Team, Fri. 6 p.m. in Bronco Billy’s Parking Lot. Sat. & Sun. 7-10am Pancake Breakfast at the Fire Station. Sat. 11 a.m. there’s a Rodeo Parade down Bennett Ave. The rodeo starts at 1 p.m. Sat. & Sunday at Teller County Fairgrounds, 501 W. Golden Teller County Rd 1 (catch shuttle to Fairgrounds at any casino). Don’t miss Sat. night’s Street Dance in the Brass Ass Casino parking lot, starting 6 p.m. with live music, beer, dancing and special appearance by rodeo champion Larry Mahan. Rodeo admission is $10/day for adults, $5/day for military and veterans.
June 11: Springs Spree – A City in Celebration at America the Beautiful Park 10am-7pm, 126 Cimino Dr., Colo. Springs. Join sports orgs. as
they offer participants the chance to try out different sports and activities.
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Happenings City Summer Fest, 11am-11pm, at Colo. Springs Events Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. Free.
There’s lots of food, entertainment and fun! Free. June 11: Legendary Sasquatch Investigations in the Rockies, by Pikes Peak Historical Society. Follow his 17” footprints at the Florissant Library, 334 Circle Dr. at 2 p.m. Free.
June 14: Music at Midday, 12:15-1:15. Enjoy a free concert by Colorado College student instrumental and vocal performers at Packard Performance Hall, 5 W. Cache La Poudre St.
June 11: 104.9 TIGRE Spanish Radio Women’s Fair, part of City Summer Fest, with live stage performances of 12 Mexican bands, 11am-11pm, free admission, Colo. Springs Events Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. June 11 & 14: “Some Like It Hot” (1959) - on the big screen 2 & 7pm, starring Marilyn Monroe, at Cinemark 16 on Powers, Cinemark Tinseltowns at Southgate CS and in Pueblo. June 11: Yappy Hour. Humans ($10) and well-behaved, leashed pets are welcome. Enjoy ‘yappy-tisers, drink specials & pet treats. Country Lodge, 734 US Hwy 24, Woodland Park. 686-7707 June 12: Star Party at Garden of the Gods, a free stargazing and astronomy event 8:30-10pm. Colo. Springs Astronomical Society will
June 15: Pikes Peak Brass Band, all 33-members, will perform in the classic British tradition, for free at Stargazers Theatre, 10 S. Parkside Dr., Colo. Springs, starting 7 p.m.
The ninth annual Colorado Springs Powwow will be presented by One Nation Walking at MSF EXPO Center, 3650 N. Nevada Ave. on Saturday, June 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Celebrate Native American history and enjoy Native drums and dancers in full regalia, art and artisans, birds of prey exhibits, Aztec Dancers, Native food like tacos and delicious fry bread. Please bring non-perishable food to help feed the hungry. Admission is $4.
bring telescopes and educate on the night sky, Visitor & Nature Center parking lot, 1805 N. 30th St. June 14, 21 & 28: Free Line Dance Lessons. Come learn line dancing, two-step, couples dancing or new
steps, 6:30pm at Anchors Country Bar, 606 S. Santa Fe Ave., Fountain. June 14: Military Appreciation “Flag Day” with live performances by country recording stars Runaway June and Drew Baldridge, part of
June 15: Kiwanis Bingo at Shining Mountain, 100 Shining Mountain Ln., Woodland Park. Dinner and drinks start at 5pm, games at 6:30. Proceeds go towards scholarships for Teller County Graduating Seniors. (719) 687-7587. June 16-18: Pikes Peak Celtic Festival. Memorial Park will be filled with the sound of bagpipes, the smell of fish & chips, the sight of Irish dancers and happy whiskey tasters June 16-18. Tickets $20+. Enjoy some Jamisons and evening performances by world-renowned
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Happenings Celtic Rock groups, and Saturday night fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Festival hours are Fri. 4-10pm, Sat. 10am10pm, Sun. 10am-4pm. Memorial Park is at the corner of S. Union Blvd & Memorial Dr. in Colo. Springs. June 16: Jazz in the Garden with Gregory Goodloe is a free concert at Grace and St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 631 N. Tejon, downtown, at 7 p.m. It’s outdoors so bring picnic and lawn chairs. Beverages available. June 16-17: “Steel City After Dark” is dedicated to the seedier side of Broadway and pop music. Come to a 9 p.m. show at Steel City Theatre, 241 S. Santa Fe, Pueblo, for a hilarious evening that will break every taboo. Call (719) 994-8298 for tickets ($8+). June 16-18: Victor Gem & Mineral Show is in historic downtown Victor. Open 9am-5pm and free to the public. Buy Colorado dug minerals, polished gems, hand-crafted jewelry, Cripple Creek & Victor Mining gold ore specimens. At Victor Elks Lodge, Sat.1pm geologists from BLM will talk on regional geology, and there’s gold & gem panning at Victor Lowell Thomas Museum. June 17: Repair Café. Save money, help the environment and learn skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and possibly repair broken (carry-in only) items. Free class, Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr. at 10am. Register: 593-8000.
June 17: ASYMCA Father’s Day FishingTrip at Camp Shady Brook, 8716 South Y Camp Rd, Sedalia. Military members and families are invited. Cost is $10 & includes lunch, 9am to 5pm. RSVP to (719) 622-9622 or daquino@ppymca.org (ASYMCA is located at 2190 Jet Wing Dr.) June 17: “Music on the Labyrinth” features Ray Killian, folk singer and acoustic guitarist. Bring lawn chair for a 6:30 p.m. outdoor concert at First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Ave. Free will offering. June 17-18: Father’s Day Wild West Weekend with Gold Canyon Gun Fighters “Show & Town,” “Civil War Display,” and Dads get a free carnival ride pass, part of City Summer Fest, 11am-11pm, at Colo. Springs Events Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. Free. June 17: Holistic Wellness Event. 40 Local businesses hold a free event 10am-3pm, with swag bags of organic products, free holistic workshops & raffles. Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. June 17: The 1st annual All Colorado Festival, 1-7pm on Saturday, June 17, featuring Colorado Whiskey tastings, food vendors and live country music of Donovan Lee, Exit West, Jacob Christopher Band and Trent Hughes, held at Western Museum of Mining & Industry grounds, 225 North Gate Blvd. $25.
June 17: Air Blitz & FLY-IN 9am-4pm, held at Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, 21001 Magnuson, Pueblo (Pueblo Municipal Airport). Activities include displays of aircraft and vehicles. WWII Re-enactors and much more.
June 17: Makaha Sons Concert & Hula Festival, presented by Na Kamali’i O’Hawai’i at Coronado HS Auditorium, 1590 W. Fillmore St. Island style music, dancing, cultural food and crafts, plus workshops to learn the ukulele or hula dancing. Doors open 6 p.m. Seniors $40.
June 17: Summertime Street Dance. Join us 7-10pm at Historic Ute Inn, 204 W. Midland Ave. in Woodland Park for an evening of outdoor fun, music and dancing! (719) 687-1465
June 18: Father’s Day on Pikes Peak. Treat Dad to a 14,115 ft. above sea-level mtn-top holiday. Dads are free with 1 paid admission. Drive up 5089 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, 8am-6pm.
June 19: “Rising from Ashes,” free 16 festival award-winning film. See it at Ivywild School 7 p.m., 1604 S. Cascade, Colo. Springs. Donations to Independent Film Society appreciated. June 21: Western Street Breakfast kicks off the rodeo season. Enjoy a $5 (cash-only) delicious breakfast with Flying W Wranglers and the Pikes Peak Range Riders in downtown Colo. Springs, 1 N. Tejon. 5:30-9 a.m. June 23-25: Donkey Derby Days starring Cripple Creek’s resident donkey herd! The fun includes donkey races, pancake breakfasts, donkey rides & petting zoo, street dances, beer garden, olio-melodrama at Butte Theater, Western shootouts, and live bands along Bennett St. June 24-25: 11th annual Parade of Ponds is a self-guided pond and waterfall tour thru-out Colo. Springs and surrounding area. Tickets with tour map & addresses are $5 each, proceeds benefit area Boys & Girls Clubs. 9am-5pm (719) 896-0038. June 28: Substance Abuse Lunch and Learn. Learn the warning signs, treatment options and enabling behaviors over free lunch at an
INNOVA Recovery Systems event, 1824 Woodmoor Dr #101, in Monument. RSVP: (719) 445-9330. June 30: Open Chuck Wagon at the M Lazy C Guest Ranch, 801 County Rd 453, Lake George. 5 p.m. hayride, 5:30pm dinner, cost is $35 +tax/tip. Reservations: (719) 748-3398 June 30 – Aug 26: “Annie Get Your Gun” by Irving Berlin. A must-see Tony Award winning romantic musical about Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill. For show times and tickets, call Butte Theater, 139 E. Bennett Ave in Cripple Creek (719) 689-3247. July 1-2: “Light Up Las Vegas.” Grow for Vets provides veterans with free cannabis as a safe alternative to prescription medicine. Go to: growforvetscolorado.org for information about this exciting, upcoming event in Las Vegas! July 1: Soco Chevelle El Camino Club, part of First Saturdays Car Shows, at First & Main Town Center in Dick’s Sporting Goods parking lot, off Powers Blvd & S. Carefree, 8-10 a.m.
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Moobs, Love Handles & Chalenges Men Face A regular client of mine struggles with love and/or has an unhealthy liver, hormonal handles. His stomach looks and feels like a remedies (like testosterone cream or basketball. injections) will often fail. The body will He also use to have “moobs.” I don’t likely convert the additional particularly like the term. It stands for testosterone into more estrogen. “man-boobs” which is an even worse This can worsen the original term. The stigma attached to these problem and also may risk unwelcome tenants is unfounded and enlargement of the prostate. hurtful … often leading to feelings of If you’re thinking about depression and low self-esteem. The treatment for any of these correct term in most cases for enlarged issues, it may behoove you to male breasts is Gynecomastia. consider the following: After a year of faithful weightlifting, 1. Improve the health of an active job and cutting out all sugar, your liver. If your liver is By Vicki Morgan my client lost most of his gynecomastia. healthy you will find it With testosterone supplementation, he significantly easier to maintain a gained nice lean muscle. His body was transformhealthy body weight and your liver will break down ing, but his love handles and distended gut excess estrogen effectively. remained. He still looked nearly obese. 2. Ask your doctor to consider Hormonal “Why?” he asked. “Is there an exercise to Imbalance, Type 2 Diabetes, Insulin Resistance or “target” these areas?” Syndrome X. Fat cells in the torso will cause the Easier said than done. On men, these are the body to manufacture Aromatase (raising estrogen toughest areas to tackle and sadly, they can’t be levels once again) and elevate blood insulin levels. eliminated through movements like side bends and 3. Weightlifting (linear and progressive, closed crunches. In fact, chances are better than 50 percent chain movements like the squat and deadlift) along with vigorous, sweat-producing explosive, steady that solving the underlying issue involves seeing a state or HIIT cardio … all these have proven doctor. My eventually client went to the doctor and benefits in raising testosterone levels, elevating was prescribed testosterone. Three months later the mood and well-being, and giving a big boost to fat stomach and love handles still remained. metabolism. Doctors will sometimes mistake the symptoms Bottom line: You’ve done a thousand sit-ups a of gynecomastia, love handles and round gut for a low testosterone issue. But if the man is overweight day and not seeing results? Check your diet, your
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liver and hormonal health. If you’re exercising regularly, you may not be pushing yourself quite hard enough. I don’t believe in extreme reps or boot camps, but I do believe you should be breaking a good sweat during cardio or training. That requires 30 minutes or more of rigorous cardio and/or training, five days a week. See you at the gym! Vicki Morgan A.C.E. is a Strength and Fitness Trainer at Flex Gym. She also works in conjunction with Joint Effort Rehab and has a certification in Post Orthopedic Recovery. Reach her at victoryfitnessteam.com or 719-237-9020. No texts please. (Thank you to The Liver Doctor for the medical information) .
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Plant a garden that thrives using the right plants By Chella DiMenza
Horticultural Art Society
No one likes to put effort into planting their garden only to be disappointed by plants that don’t survive. To achieve a natural, healthy balance in your garden start with putting the right plant in the right place. By choosing plants that match the conditions in your yard you can help them survive and thrive! Plants that are well suited to their site will establish more quickly, have a healthier root system, and be healthier plants. When considering plant locations, think about microclimate, exposure,
soil needs and water requirements. Look at the location where you will be planting. What is the temperature range? How much sun/shade does the location receive? Is it exposed to wind? If the soil is sandy, water will drain well. If you have clay soils, water will be absorbed and stay. Is the location hot/dry or regularly irrigated? Is it in a high traffic area or out of the way? When choosing plants match their sun/shade, water, and soil requirements with your garden locations. Plants generally have a specific range of temperatures in which they thrive.
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Achieve steakhouse-worthy results at home with these tips from Omaha Steaks Executive Chef Grant Hon. 1. Proper preparation. Clean and heat your grill to high. Make sure to oil grates after cleaning. 2. Prepare your steaks. Pat steaks dry and season food before grilling. Use sea salt and freshly cracked pepper or a complete steak seasoning or rub. 3. Searing. Sear steaks over high heat and avoid moving them before they’re fully seared on all sides to protect flavor and juiciness.
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Total time: 1 hour, 20 minutes 1 Omaha Steaks T-Bone (30 ounces) 1 package (3 ounces) Omaha Steaks Original Beef Jerky 3 tablespoons kosher salt Thaw steak 24-48 hours in refrigerator. Using box grater finely shred enough beef jerky to yield 2 tablespoons; mix with kosher salt. Pat steak dry on both sides and season with 1-1 1/2 tablespoons jerky salt. Allow seasoned steak to sit 45 minutes-1 hour, uncovered, at room temperature. Heat gas or charcoal grill to 450 F and oil grates to prevent sticking. Grill to desired doneness based on thickness of steak. Let steak rest 5 minutes. Garnish steak with remaining jerky salt.
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1 Omaha Steaks King Cut T-Bone (48 ounces) 1 tablespoon Omaha Steaks Steak Seasoning 2 tablespoons kosher salt Thaw steak in refrigerator 48-72 hours. Remove steak from vacuum packaging. Prepare dry brine by combining steak seasoning and salt and rubbing into meat on both sides. Place meat on wire rack uncovered; refrigerate 18-24 hours or overnight. Tip: If time doesn’t allow for overnight brining, let rubbed steak sit on wire rack at room temperature at least 1 hour. Cook to desired doneness with preferred indirect grilling method, placing food next to, instead of directly over, the fire. Gas or Charcoal Grill For gas grill, ignite one burner and leave others off. Adjust side burner until thermometer in grill lid reads 400 F. Place smoking box or foil pouch of wood chips over ignited burner. Place steak on grate over burners that are off. Keep grill covered and maintain temperature at 400 F. For charcoal grill, arrange hot coals evenly on one side of charcoal grate. Add wood chunks to coals and allow to smoke 10 minutes. Place drip pan with water in center of grate to keep drippings from burning. Place cooking grate over coals and place steak on grate, centered over drip pan. Place lid on grill. Adjust air vents to bring temperature to 400 F. Face side with filet mignon away from hottest portion of grill; larger side should be facing heat source. Smoke 40-55 minutes for medium-rare 48ounce T-bone steak. Flip steak one time, halfway through cooking time. Verify temperature using kitchen thermometer before removing from grill. If desired, finish exterior of smoked steak over direct heat 1-2 minutes per side once it reaches desired temperature. Allow steak to rest 15 minutes before cutting and serving. Kettle or Bullet Smoker Arrange hot coals evenly on one bottom of smoker grate. Add wood chunks to coals and allow to smoke 10 minutes. Place drip pan with water under rack. Place cooking grate over coals and place steak on cooking grate centered over drip pan. Place lid on smoker. Adjust air vents to maintain 250 F. A medium-rare 48-ounce T-bone steak rested at room temperature for 1 hour prior to cooking should require 1 hour-1 hour and 15 minutes to reach proper temperature, which can be verified with a kitchen thermometer. If desired, finish exterior of smoked steak over direct heat 1-2 minutes per side once it reaches desired temperature. Allow steak to rest 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
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Grilled and Loaded Smashed Potatoes
White Barbecue Sauce with Smoky Chicken
1 1/2 pounds medium Yukon gold potatoes 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 5 teaspoons McCormick Grill Mates Bacon Chipotle Seasoning, divided 6 slices Applewood smoked bacon, cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 cup chopped yellow onion 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 1/4 cup sour cream Heat grill to medium. Place potatoes on microwavable plate. Pierce potatoes with fork several times. Microwave on high 5-6 minutes, or until fork-tender but still firm. Let stand until cool enough to handle. In large bowl, toss potatoes, oil and 3 teaspoons seasoning until well coated. Place potatoes on grill and cook, turning frequently, 4-5 minutes or until skin is crispy. In large cast-iron skillet on grill, cook and stir bacon 8-10 minutes, or until crisp. Add yellow onion and bell pepper; cook and stir 2-3 minutes, or until tendercrisp. Push bacon mixture to one side of skillet. Add potatoes to other side of skillet. Smash each potato with heavy spatula, bottom of small sturdy bowl or meat pounder. Sprinkle potatoes with remaining seasoning. Spoon bacon mixture over potatoes. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover pan or close grill. Cook 3-5 minutes, or until cheese is melted. To serve, sprinkle with green onions and dollops of sour cream.
White 1 1/2 2
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Servings: 12
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ireworks, family and food are what the Fourth of July is all about. This year, add some spark to backyard staples like grilled chicken and potato salad with a little help from tangy condiments, smoky rubs and your cast-iron skillet. For a main dish that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser, smother grilled chicken with a white barbecue sauce – the South’s tangy little secret. It’s made with simple pantry ingredients like mayonnaise, cider vinegar and mustard.
Make a one-pan side dish next to the cooking chicken by placing your cast-iron skillet directly on the grates. Smash whole potatoes in the pan then top with bacon, cheese and a chipotle seasoning. Let it all melt together and then top with sour cream for a smoking side. Round out the meal with a festive cake that looks as impressive as it tastes. Dye white cake mix batter red and blue using food color then assemble in a flag shape with whipped cream and berries. Find more recipes and ideas to fire up your Fourth of July at McCormick.com.
Test Kitchen Tip: Cooking potatoes before grilling reduces overall grill time.
Red, White and Blue Cake Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Servings: 12
1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix 2 teaspoons McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract 1/2 teaspoon Blue McCormick Assorted Neon Food Colors & Egg Dye 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons McCormick Red Food Color nonstick spray
1 container (16 ounces) white frosting 1 cup raspberries 1/2 cup blueberries Heat oven to 350 F. Prepare cake mix as directed on package, adding vanilla. Transfer 1 1/2 cups batter to small bowl and tint with neon blue food color. Tint remaining batter red by adding cocoa powder and red food color. Pour each color batter into separate 9-by-5inch loaf pans sprayed with nonstick cooking spray. Bake blue-tinted cake 20-25 minutes; red-tinted cake 30-35 minutes. Cool
cakes in pans 10 minutes. Remove from pans; cool completely. Trim cakes to remove rounded tops and edges. Slice red cake in half horizontally to form two thin layers. Place one layer on platter. Slice remaining red cake layer in half lengthwise. Slice blue cake in half lengthwise. (Blue and red cakes should be same dimensions.) Frost red cake layer on platter with 1/3 frosting. Top with lengthwise slices of red and blue cake side-by-side. Frost with 1/3 frosting. Repeat cake layer and frosting. Garnish with raspberries and blueberries to resemble flag.
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Servings: 6
Barbecue Sauce: cup mayonnaise cup cider vinegar tablespoons Zatarain’s Creole Mustard 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Coarse Ground Black Pepper 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Garlic Powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Smoky Chicken: 1 cup hickory wood chips 2 pounds bone-in chicken parts 2 tablespoons McCormick Grill Mates Applewood Rub To make sauce: In medium bowl, mix mayonnaise, vinegar, creole mustard, horseradish, black pepper, garlic and salt until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to blend flavors. To make chicken: Cover wood chips in water and soak 30 minutes. Season chicken with rub. Drain wood chips. Fill smoker box with wet wood chips. Place smoker box under grill rack on one side of grill before lighting. Close grill. Prepare grill for indirect medium heat (350-375 F). Heat grill by turning all burners to medium. Once cooking temperature is reached, turn off burner(s) on one side. Place chicken on unlit side of grill. Close grill cover. Grill, turning occasionally, 30-40 minutes, or until internal temperature of thickest part of chicken is 165 F. Move chicken to lit side of grill with skin side down. Turn lit side of grill to high. Grill, uncovered, 3-5 minutes longer, or until chicken is charred. Serve chicken with White Barbecue Sauce. Test Kitchen Tip: Refrigerate any leftover sauce and use as salad dressing, condiment for burgers or dipping sauce for pretzels and vegetables.
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FAMILY FEATURES
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nhancing your home’s energy-efficient features is a savvy way to make the space more livable while also making a smaller impact on the environment and your bank account. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that the average American homeowner spends about $2,000 a year on energy for heating, cooling and other power needs throughout the house. However, inefficiencies caused by poorly operating systems, drafts and other energy drains may account for as much as 10-20 percent of wasted money each year. Whether your motivation is reducing home energy expenses, creating a more earth-conscious lifestyle or both, there are numerous ways you can make a significant impact on your home’s energy efficiency.
Windows Faulty seals and cracks are responsible for as much as 20 percent of air infiltration into or out of the home, according to U.S. Department of Energy data. Windows are a major culprit for these types of leaks. If a complete window replacement is out of your budget, there are still numerous ways you can improve the
energy efficiency of existing windows. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that adding storm windows can reduce the amount of heat lost through windows by as much as 25-50 percent. Caulking and adding weather stripping around windows can also make a noticeable difference, as can window coverings such as blinds or drapes that minimize the transfer of heat and cold through window panes. If you add new windows, there are several variables to consider. Generally, the goal is to optimize heat gain during colder months and reduce heat gain in the summer. Energy performance ratings can help you understand how particular windows transfer heat and light so you can make the best choices for your home’s location, including the climate and orientation to the sun.
Doors Like windows, doors, and especially their perimeters, are a common source of lost energy. Poor insulation due to faulty installation or simply wear over time can contribute to energy loss. Aside from ensuring a properly installed, insulated and sealed doorway, the door itself can also make a difference when it comes to energy efficiency. For example, foam insulated entry doors offer greater energy conservation than wooden alternatives. Also remember that proper sealing and installation applies to all access points, including garage doors. For doors with large glass panes, such as patio doors, look for options that include a thermal break and multiple layers of glass to reduce energy transfer.
Fifth Wall (a.k.a., the Ceiling) An often overlooked home element, but one homeowners and interior designers are increasingly turning attention to, is the ceiling, affectionately dubbed the “fifth wall.” Not only does this surface offer a blank slate for introducing new style to a room, it’s also an ideal space to integrate energy-efficient features such as skylights. “Skylights bring much more than natural light into a space. They give
occupants the feeling of being outdoors with elements like a sky view, gentle breezes and the smell of fresh air,” said Ross Vandermark, national product manager for Velux America. Skylights engage all of the senses while providing balanced, natural light that reduces reliance on powered light and ventilation fixtures. In addition, skylights can work in concert with vertical windows to create the “chimney effect” where cool, fresh air enters through vertical windows and warm, stale air escapes from the skylights, cooling your home without using electricity. Some models like the Velux No Leak Solar Powered Fresh Air skylights, which along with installation costs are eligible for a 30 percent federal tax credit, are powered by solar energy, making them even more efficient. Additional features can further enhance the energy-saving benefits of installing skylights. For example, for added flare and light control, homeowners can add blinds to skylights, choosing from more than 100 colors and styles. Many models also offer remote control operation for convenience in raising and lowering the blinds and even opening skylights to let in fresh air. Learn more about making the fifth wall part of your energy-saving plan at whyskylights.com.
HVAC System Climate control accounts for as much as half of the average home’s annual energy costs, so while it’s a behind-the-scenes home feature, it’s an important one. An outdated heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, or a system that isn’t big enough or strong enough for your home’s footprint, will draw more energy than necessary to maintain a desirable temperature. Regular service can help keep systems operating smoothly, but eventually all HVAC systems need replacing. A consultation with a certified technician can help you determine the right system for your home, as well as supplemental heating and cooling options like attic fans that can reduce your overall energy reliance.
Other Vulnerabilities Keep in mind that leaks and cracks represent a substantial volume of lost energy, and even after windows and doors are sealed there are still plenty of places for air leaks to occur. Common problem spots include attics and crawl spaces, as well as fireplaces and ductwork or ventilation systems. Eliminate drafts and add insulation to reduce energy loss through these sources.
Optimize Energy Usage If you’re uncertain about where improvements may be necessary to increase your home’s energy efficiency, an energy audit is a good place to start. Learn more about how to evaluate your home, including which assessments you can tackle alone and what areas may require expert advice, at energy.gov.
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Dear Marci, I just looked at my mother’s latest
Ask Marci
2. If the answer you receive does not satisfy you, and you are in
Explanation of Benefits, and her
Original Medicare, you can call the
equipment supplier is continuing to
company that paid the Medicare bill.
bill Medicare for a knee CPM
You can find the number for the
machine that my mother rented after a
company on your Medicare Summary
fall, but has since returned. Should I
Notice (MSN) or by calling Medicare
look into this further, both to protect
at 1-800-MEDICARE (800-633-4227)
my mother and to avoid scamming Medicare? - Karen (Rock Springs, WY) Dear Karen, You are right to be concerned about this apparent unnecessary billing. Almost $6 billion in health care fraud cases turn up each year, with abuses that take advantage of patients and federal and state payers. Medicare fraud is when doctors or other providers deceive Medicare into paying when it should not or paying more than it should. This is against the law and should be reported. Everyone should be aware of how
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and asking for the number. Note that an MSN is a summary of claims that Medicare processed for you within the last three months. It is not a bill. 3. If the answer you receive does not satisfy you, and you are in a
Health Tip In many parts of the United States, spring has sprung. CBS News reports that this year’s warmer weather is creating a flower, tree, and grass pollen bumper crop, causing an increase in seasonal allergies. Older Americans and their caregivers should look for signs of allergies (sneezing, itchy eyes, irritated throat, runny nose) and make sure health care providers are informed. It’s important to treat seasonal
Medicare Advantage Plan, you should
allergies before they have a serious
contact your plan. You can find the
health impact, e.g., the danger of a
phone number for the plan on the back
congested nose and irritated throat for
of your Medicare Advantage Plan
people with pre-existing cardiovascu-
card. Note that an Explanation of
lar problems.
Benefits (EOB) is the notice your plan send you when it has processed a claim for you. It is not a bill. 4. Whether you receive your Medicare benefits from Original Medicare or a Medicare Advantage
to recognize fraud. When you receive
Plan, you can also call the Inspector
your Medicare Summary Notice
General’s fraud hotline at 800-HHS-
(MSN) – or your Explanation of
Home Care by Seniors for Seniors
Follow a provider’s advice which might include a nasal steroid spray, which avoids the unpleasant side effects of traditional antihistamines, a nasal rinse to help remove allergens, or a referral to an allergist.
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names, dates, locations, and the care
actually received all the services listed. Sometimes this can be hard to do if you received services from several providers at the same time. In the case of durable medical equipment (DME), if you have returned your equipment, your supplier should not continue to charge Medicare for rental fees or maintenance. In your mother’s case, Karen, her EOB seems to indicate that the supplier is still charging Medicare for the rental amount on a continuous passive motion (CPM) machine after its return. You should also be aware of how to report fraud. 1. If you think a mistake has been made in a bill, call your doctor, hospital, DME supplier, or other provider first. It may have been a simple, honest error.
or services you want to report. When investigating potential fraud, Medicare will not use your name if you do not want it to. You can also contact your local Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
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GARDEN/from page 19
Plant hardiness and sun/shade needs are usually listed on tags with the plants at the nursery. Check out your hardiness zone, based on zip code at www.planthardiness.ars.usda.gov. Consider when and how long the plant will bloom. What is its growth habit: upright, spreading, mounding or trailing? What will be its mature size and shape? Will it need staking or dividing? Is it an aggressive spreader? The plants you choose determine how much maintenance your garden will require. Consider the time you have for maintenance and be realistic.
Avoid difficult-to-grow plants or large perennial beds if you have limited time to spend in the garden. In the end, keep in mind it is your garden and it is for your pleasure. You should choose plants that will help you balance the garden’s beauty with your time and effort for maintenance. When choosing trees, consider what role you want them to play. Are you looking for more shade, to block a view or to create a focal point? Consider the size of your yard and the size of the tree at maturity. Do you want an evergreen or deciduous tree? In the spring, there are many choices for beautiful floral display. A few favorites are crab-ap-
ple, plum, or flowering fruit trees. Again, consider the needs of the trees for water and light and match them to your garden location. Shrubs also add seasonal interest to the garden. Some of the first shrubs to bloom in spring are the lilacs (Syringa), spireas, and viburnums. The must-haves for the summer garden are the Spanish Broom (Cytisus purgans), Flowering Quince (Chaenomeles japonica), and Daphne “Carol Mackie.” If you like to see butterflies in your garden add a Buddleia. It is a butterfly and hummingbird magnet in late summer. Hydrangeas are beautiful summer through fall. For fall and
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Average for Co. Springs
Monthly Mortgage
$723
$1066
Included
Monthly Rent
$827
$1029
Included
Property Tax
$998
$1017
Included
Property Insurance
$78
$81
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Utilities (Electricity, Gas, Water/Sewage)
$140
$176
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Trash Disposal
$15
$20
Included
Landscaping / Lawn
$75
$100
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Laundry
$45
$53
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Weekly Housekeeping/ Month
$300
$400
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Telephone
$32
$35
$32
Cable
$85
$125
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Gatherings, Clubs & Organizations 21st Century Toastmasters meets every Friday, at 21C Library, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr, ENT conference center. Call (719) 591-8045 ACLU -American Civil Liberties Union. Mission: to defend civil rights and liberties through litigation and advocacy. (303) 777-5482. 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. Air Force Assn. Mel Harmon #128, meets 10am, 1st Wed. of month, Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum, 31001 Magnuson, (719) 547-3302. American Legion Post 5, Downtown Spgs, meets 7pm 3rd Thurs monthly, 15 Platte Rd. 632-0960. American Legion Post 209 meets 10 a.m. 2nd Sat. of month, breakfast 9 a.m., 3613 Jeannine Dr. 719-599-8624 American Legion Post 208, meets 4th Thursday monthly at Patriot Center, 11990 Swingline Rd. off Hwy 24, Falcon. Ed 421-9763. Austin Bluffs Sertoma, 2nd & 4th Wed. 7:15 a.m. for cafe breakfast, Valley Hi Golf Course, 610 Chelton Rd. 632-6806.
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Colo. Springs Numismatic Society, 2pm 2nd Sun. monthly, Police Dept Community Rm. 955 W. Moreno, 634-3313. Colo. Springs Scrabble Club, 3 games Mondays 6-9 p.m. at Jason’s Deli, 7455 N. Academy. 332-5141
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Colo. Springs Stamp Club 7:30pm 1st Tues. monthly, Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade, 598-2670.
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Colo. Springs Toastmasters Club, Mondays 6pm Old City Hall, Kiowa & Nevada Ave. 244-2465.
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Gatherings, Clubs & Organizations Call The Dab Lounge, 1532 N. Circle Dr. 719-471-3398 or growforvetscolorado.org for a schedule of events. High Country Newcomers Club for women, meets 3rd Mon of month 10am at East Library, 5550 N. Union CS, DK0224@aol.com Horticultural Art Society - all gardeners are welcome. Meetings are the first Thursday each month at 3:30 p.m. at 222 Mesa Rd., Colo. Spgs. 719-357-9427.
meets 7 p.m. on 2nd Wed. monthly, Penrose Library 20 N. Cascade. www.ppgs.org Pikes Peak Herb Assn. meets the 2nd Wed/month, 1900 E Pikes Peak, 6:30 p.m. 913-302-7202. 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
Korean War Veterans-Dutch Nelson Chapt. meets 3rd Sat. monthly Elks Lodge, 3400 N. Nevada, 237-4461
Pikes Peak Over the Hill Gang for active people age 50+ who’d like to go biking, hiking, golfing, to theater, wine tastings or brewery tours. Check ppothg.com or 719-640-1762.
Latino Nights at Blondies, free salsa and bachata lessons to Latino music on Thursdays 9 p.m., 24 N. Tejon Downtown. 227-1001.
Pikes Peak Posse of the Westerners, 6pm ($17) dinner & historical prog., 2nd Mon. monthly, Masonic Hall, 1150 Panorama. RSVP: 473-0330.
Photography Club meets at Cheyenne Mtn Library, 1785 S. 8th. on 2nd Tues. of month, 2pm.
Pikes Peak Rose Society meets 2nd Mon. monthly at 6pm, thru Oct. For location: 719-265-9705
Pikes Peak Computer App. Society 9am 1st Sat. monthly, Springs Community Church, Lexington & Woodmen. All skill levels. http:// ppcompas.apcug.org.
Pikes Peak Whittlers, Inn Garden Plaza, 2520 International Cir., 2nd Sat. monthly, 9a.m. 577-9282
Pikes Peak Genealogical Society,
Pikes Peak Woodturners, Bemis Art School, 818 Pelham Pl. 1st Fri. monthly, 5:30 p.m. 683-3350.
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Pueblo Kiwanis Club meets for lunch ($15) Wed.11:30am, Pueblo Country Club, 3200 8th Ave. 719-647-2198.
Colo Spgs, Mmnt & Ellicott. Find a club near you: 481-2750.
Pueblo Shrine Club meets 6pm the first Fri. monthly, at 1501 W. McCulloch Blvd. 719-547-3184 Pueblo Toastmasters Club, “Where Leaders are Made”, meets 2nd & 4th Thurs. 6pm, Rawlins Library, 100 Abriendo. 719-415-1176. Rampart Range Blue Star Mothers (of children serving in the military), meets 2-4pm on 1st Sun. of month, Falcon Police Dept, 7850 Goddard St. 719-301-9454. Rotary Clubs: Colo. Springs meets Fri. noon at The Antlers, 2 S. Cascade. Pueblo Rotary meets Mon. noon, Pueblo Country Club, 3200-8th Ave. 719-542-1287. 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 Sertoma Clubs (nine clubs) meet in
Socrates Cafe: Tues. 1-3pm at Monument Library, 1706 Lake Woodmoor Dr. We discuss philosophy and morality. Sons of Italy (of Italian descent) meets 6:30 p.m. 1st Tues. monthly, VFW Post 101, 702 S. Tejon St. 719-290-9586. Sons of Norway meets 2nd Wed. monthly, 7-9 p.m. at Viking Hall, 1045 Ford St., 719-351-3554. Stammtisch German group, 2nd Wed. monthly, 6:30pm, Edelweiss, 34 E. Ramona, 633-2220. Stitch n Bitch Club for knitters of all levels, Thursdays 5 p.m., Fifty Fifty Coffee House, 330 N. Institute, 445-1157. Study of Edgar Cayce 7 p.m. Mon., Ruth Holley Library. 634-2945. Tri-Lakes Lions Club meets 5:30pm 1st Thurs. monthly, Monument Country Club, 18945 Pebble Beach. 719-492-8274
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What’s Golden June 1 – Roast turkey w/gravy, mashed potatoes, California blend vegetables, banana, peach cobbler, milk June 2 – Chicken parmesan, pasta w/marinara, Italian vegetables, tomato basil salad, minestrone soup, garlic bread, orange, milk June 5 – Glazed ham, roasted sweet potato, Italian vegetables, high fiber cookie, milk June 6 – Chicken salad croissant, tomato bail bisque, potato chips, broccoli peanut salad, apple, milk June 7 – Chicken fajita w/ peppers, onions, cheese, sour cream, salsa; tortillas,
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Spanish rice, southwestern black beans, strawberries, milk June 8 – Crab cakes, broccoli cheddar rice, green beans almondine, oatmeal raisin cookie, orange,milk June 9 – Ziti w/sausage and sauce, Italian vegetables, Caesar salad, banana, milk June 12 – Baked citrus tilapia, rice pilaf, broccoli, salmon chowder, pineapple, raisin nut cup, milk June 13 – Beef tacos w/ lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa and sour cream; black beans, applesauce, yogurt, milk June 14 – Meatballs w/ marinara sauce, pasta, green beans almondine,
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strawberries, breadstick, tomato juice, milk June 15 – Chicken piccata w/ pasta and sauce, creamed spinach, lima beans, cream of potato soup, mandarin oranges, white chocolate macadamia nut cookie, milk June 16 – Sandy’s chicken chili, broccoli w/cheese, tortilla, carrot raisin salad, canned pear, chocolate chip cookie, milk June 19 – Sweet and sour pork, brown rice, oriental vegetables w/almonds, egg roll, asparagus soup, banana, milk June 20 – Salmon w/lemon and dill, succotash, mushroom risotto, butternut squash soup,
Wheels
BBQ beef brisket June 13 – Beef tacos; shrimp Caesar salad June 14 – Meatballs and marinara; classic Italian sub June 15 – Chicken piccata; spinach salmon avocado salad June 16 – Chicken chili; meat lasagna June 17 – Glazed ham June 18 – Chicken fajita June 19 – Sweet and sour pork; lamb ragout with pappardelle pasta June 20 – Salmon with lemon and dill; salad w/steak and blue cheese June 21 – Beef bourguignon; chicken waldorf salad sandwich
June 1 – Tilapia w/vegetable sauce, baked sweet potatoes, broccoli and cheese, confetti cottage cheese, milk June 2 – Pork cacciatore, penne pasta, Caribbean vegetables, garden vegetable soup, banana chocolate bar, crackers, milk June 5 – Chicken alfredo, roasted Brussel sprouts, zucchini and tomatoes, lentil soup, crackers, fruit cocktail, milk June 6 – Orange glazed pork, rice pilaf, cabbage and carrots, creamy tomato soup, pear, crackers, milk June 7 – Meatloaf w/brown gravy, parslied potatoes, Scandinavian mixed vegetables, dinner roll w/ margarine, heavenly hash, milk June 8 – BBQ chicken, ranch beans, sweet and sour coleslaw, seasoned green beans, vanilla pudding, orange, milk June 9 – Corn tamale pie, seasoned black beans, capri mixed vegetables, southwest macaroni salad, grape fruit cup, milk June 12 – Chicken chow mein, steamed rice, oriental
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June 22 – Pork loin w/ mushroom sauce; Asian chicken salad June 23 – Sloppy Joe; chicken fried rice June 24 – Crab cakes June 25 – Meatballs and marinara June 26 – BLT sandwich; red wine braised beef short ribs June 27 – Chicken pot pie; tuna nicoise salad June 28 – Chicken marsala; turkey cranberry sandwich June 29 – Yankee pot roast; chicken cobb salad June 30 – Pepper steak; Monte Cristo sandwich
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June 27 – Chicken pot pie, lima beans, tossed vegetable salad w/ dressing, peach cobbler, milk June 28 – Chicken marsala, Italian vegetables, minestrone soup, roasted red potatoes, orange, milk June 29 – Yankee beef pot roast, potato medley w/ gravy, maple glaze carrots, mandarin oranges w/ yogurt, raisin nut cup, milk June 30 – Pepper steak, brown rice, succotash, roll, strawberries, peanut butter cookie, milk
Penrose Senior Center
1655 S. Murray - Colorado Springs 719-884-2330 June 1 – Roast turkey; macaroni and cheese with ham and spinach June 2 – Chicken parmesan; tortilla crushed tilapia June 3 – Beef stroganoff June 4 – BBQ pork ribs June 5 – Glazed ham; chicken and dumplings June 6 – Chicken salad on croissant, beef taco salad June 7 – Chicken fajita, BLT wrap June 8 – Crab cakes; BBQ chicken salad June 9 – Ziti with sausage and marinara; chicken bacon avocado sandwich June 10 – Chicken alfredo June 11 – Roast turkey June 12 – Baked citrus tilapia;
apple, peanut butter cookie, milk June 21 – Beef bourguignon, mashed potatoes, squash medley, broccoli peanut salad, apple fruit cup, oatmeal raisin cookie, milk June 22 – Pork loin w/ mushroom sauce, black bean and lentil soup, roasted sweet potatoes, roasted Brussel sprouts, pineapple, chocolate chip cookie, milk June 23 – Sloppy Joe, carrots, coleslaw, canned peaches, yogurt, milk June 26 – BLT sandwich, Italian vegetable salad, tomato basil bisque, coconut crunch fruit salad, milk
June 1 - Enchiladas, Beans, Rice June 6 - Chicken Fried Steak, Potato & Veggie June 8 - BBQ Chicken, Pasta Salad June 13 - Cheese Burger, Chips June 15 - Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread * June 20 - Chicken Pesto Sub, Pasta Salad June 21 - Sausage-noodle Dish, Veggie June 27 - Sub Sandwich, Cole Slaw June 29 - Chef’s Choice *Third Thursday (18th ) Fun Bingo at 11 a.m. Our menu subject to change. Suggested donation $3. Bread, milk and dessert available with most meals Lunches served at 12 Noon, All Ages Welcome! Please call in advance if possible: 719-372-3872. Carry out available Please call between 9:30 and 10 a.m. for same day carryouts
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vegetables, cream of asparagus, orange, milk June 13 – Pulled pork sandwich, Oregon mixed vegetables, Claremont salad, peach fruit cup, yogurt w/granola, milk June 14 – Spaghetti and meat sauce, Italian mixed vegetables, seasoned yellow squash, breadstick, minestrone soup, pineapple tidbits, milk June 15 – Beef soft taco, Spanish rice, creamed spinach, navy bean soup, grapes, milk June 16 – Roast pork loin w/apple chutney, mashed potatoes, Prince Edward mixed vegetables, carrot and sweet potato soup, coconut fruit salad, crackers, milk June 19 – Pueblo beef stew, cilantro rice, seasoned mixed vegetables, zucchini and tomatoes, apple, chocolate ice cream, milk June 20 – Dijon chicken, sweet and red potatoes, Italian mixed vegetables, broccoli cheese soup, peach crisp, raisin nut cup, milk June 21 – Cheese tortellini w/sauce, sugar snap peas, lima beans and carrots, turkey rice soup, cinnamon applesauce, milk
June 22 – Beefy rice casserole, seasoned green beans, carrot raisin salad, creamy tomato soup, pear, milk June 23 – Beef lasagna, corn o’brien, creole green beans, split pea soup, plums, milk June 26 – Shepard’s Pie, Harvard beets, seasoned yellow squash, beef noodle soup, banana, milk June 27 – Slopper w/green chili, ranch beans, peas, mushrooms, sweet and sour coleslaw, apple fruit cup, milk June 28 – Pork diablo, scalloped potatoes, broccoli and cheese, lentil soup, Waldorf salad, milk June 29 – Beef tips w/mushroom gravy, penne pasta, garlic butter succotash, beef vegetable soup, strawberries and peaches, breadstick, milk June 30 – Ham and cheese quiche, Italian vegetable toss, Brussel sprouts, minestrone soup, cranberry apple crumble, crackers, milk
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Refresh Your Routine
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Lean Chai Latte Smoothie Recipe courtesy of Megan Chacosky on behalf of Rockin’ Refuel 1 bottle (12 ounces) Rockin’ Refuel Vanilla Lean Builder 1 tablespoon loose chai tea or contents of 1 tea bag 1/4 cup plain, nonfat Greek yogurt 1-2 cups ice Place all ingredients in blender and blend to desired consistency.
A Berry Breakfast
Whether you’re prepping for a workout or simply spending a relaxing day at home, add strawberries to your pancakes for sweet flavor that also packs a nutritious punch. Find more breakfast ideas at californiastrawberries.com.
pring brings warmer weather and a fresh start, making it the perfect time to reinvigorate your workout routine and healthy habits by starting with fresh ingredients. Whether you’re training for an upcoming event or simply looking for new and easy nutritious meal options, these protein-packed recipes prepared by U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association’s chef and registered dietician Megan Chacosky are perfect for casual fitness enthusiasts and elite athletes alike. Few people understand the nutritional needs of athletes during their spring training period better than Chacosky. She stresses the importance of protein to all athletes. Boosting a simple smoothie recipe with a tasty solution like Rockin’ Refuel is an easy way to add a high-quality source of protein. Made from pure, fresh milk, Rockin’ Refuel is a healthy option to start your day or recover after a workout. Chacosky typically uses one full bottle, which contains up to 30 grams of protein, as the base ingredient in smoothie recipes and adds fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables. For example, Chacosky’s Spicy Chocolate Avocado Smoothie can be your solution following intense workouts to help repair and replenish muscles, or you can prepare for a big race with a Berry Cherry Blend Smoothie with its full serving of antioxidants. For athletes looking to maintain or lose weight while still taking in a daily dose of protein, her Lean Chai Latte Smoothie makes for a nutritious mid-day snack. Find tips to optimize your nutrition at rockinrefuel.com.
1/2 teaspoon honey 1 lemon
Strawberry Shortstack Cakes
Pancakes: 1 large, mushy banana 1 egg, whisked 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract coconut oil 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
Strawberry Filling: 1 cup strawberries, diced
To make strawberry filling: In small bowl, mix diced strawberries with honey and lemon juice. Reserve lemon zest. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or up to 1 day ahead of time.
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To make pancakes: In medium bowl, mix banana, egg, flour and vanilla until well combined. Add reserved lemon zest and give batter another few swirls. In large skillet over medium heat, melt 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil. When hot, add banana pancake batter to pan, making three mini pancakes at a time, each about 3 inches in diameter. Cook until pancakes are golden in color, about 3 minutes. Flip and cook another 3 minutes. Place cooked pancakes on plate and continue until all batter is used, adding additional coconut oil as needed.
Berry Cherry Blend
Recipe courtesy of Megan Chacosky on behalf of Rockin’ Refuel 1 bottle (12 ounces) Rockin’ Refuel Strawberry Muscle Builder 1/4 cup plain, whole milk Greek yogurt 1/2 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen tart cherries 1 cup spinach Place all ingredients in blender and blend to desired consistency. Tip: Use as morning meal replacement by adding 1-2 teaspoons chia seeds or 1-2 tablespoons oats for added fiber.
Spicy Chocolate Avocado Smoothie
Recipe courtesy of Megan Chacosky on behalf of Rockin’ Refuel 1 bottle (12 ounces) Rockin’ Refuel Chocolate Muscle Recovery 1/4 cup plain, whole milk Greek yogurt 1/2 avocado 2 teaspoons cocoa powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 cup ice Place all ingredients in blender and blend to desired consistency. Tip: Add 1-2 teaspoons chia seeds or 1-2 tablespoons oats to add fiber.
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Support Groups Adult Protective Services El Paso County 444- 5755; Teller County 719-687-3335; Pueblo County 719-583-6160; all others call State of Colorado 303-866-3433. 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 Alcoholics Anonymous holds daily meetings to share and help each other overcome alcoholism. For locations & times: coloradospringsaa.org. Alzheimers Assn. Support Groups offer help to caregivers who seek encouragement or assistance. Call 719-266-8773 to find group near you.. Amputee Support Group meets at HealthSouth the third Wed. monthly at 6:30 p.m., 325 Parkside Dr. CS, 719-630-2313. Bereavement Support Group is for those who have lost a loved one to death. New groups start throughout the year. Call Dr. Steve Fehl at 719-330-6652 for information. Caregiver Support Group meets every Tuesday at 11:40 a.m. at
HealthSouth, 325 Parkside Dr. Colo. Spgs. 719-630-2313. Celiac Sprue Assn. support meeting is the second Sat. of month, 10:30 a.m. Contact Marie 572-0548 for location. Centro de la Familia provides an array of support services to the Hispanic/Latino populations in this area. Visit 122 E. Las Animas St. in Colo. Springs 719-227-9170. Connection Support Group, for those who live with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis. Colo. Spgs: Monday 6:30 p.m. Woodmen Valley Chapel, 290 E. Woodmen Rd, Community Bldg. or Tuesday 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 2nd flr, 420 N. Nevada. In Woodland Park: 1st & 3rd Monday 6:30 p.m., Mountain View Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Rd. 719- 4738477 CPR Classes from American Heart Assn. Find class times and pre-register by calling 719-229-5504. Simple Therapeutics, 3100 N. Academy Blvd. #115.
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Daddy’s Little Girls brings hope to abuse survivors through the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Caring, empathetic woman would be honored to hear your story 719-649-9054 (all calls are confidential) or go to www.daddyslittlegirls. net Deaf Chat. Meet and greet others in the deaf community, every third Friday of month, 3 p.m., at The Independence Center, 729 S. Tejon St, 719-471-8181. Diabetes Community Center holds a weekly walking club which is open to diabetics and their friends. Go to: dcccolorado.org DSC Stroke Club meets 10 a.m. on the 2nd Wed. of month at the Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock Ave. 719-574-9002. Gamblers Anonymous, for those who want or need to stop gambling. Meetings: Monday 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 prescription medicine.Call The Dab Lounge, 1532 N. Circle Dr. 719-471-3398 or growforvetscolorado.org for events schedule. Gun Violence 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. of month, 1 p.m. at Gold Hill Police Stn, 955 W. Moreno. HLAAColoradoSprings@outlook. com Heroin Anonymous for those with opiate addiction. Tuesday 7:30 p.m., 1919 W. Colorado 814-227-4723 or Thursday 8 p.m. 4965 Van Teylingen #I, 337-1964. Huntington’s Disease Support
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Support Groups Group meets 1 p.m. first Tuesday of month, HealthSouth, 325 Parkside Dr. 719-630-2313 Later Life Depression Support Group meets 12:30 p.m. every Wed. at the Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock. 719-477-1515. Low Vision Support Groups at The Independence Center, 729 S Tejon St. Downtown. Call 719-471-8181 for time and date. Mending Broken Hearts, 7 Weekly sessions ($10 fee) meets Wed. 6:15 pm, First Presbyterian Church, 219 E. Bijou St. downtown Colo. Springs, To sign up, call 719-844-6100. Multiple Sclerosis 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, Monument. 719-633-4603 Mental Illness Family Support (NAMI) for those with family members living with mental illness, meets on Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave, downtown (719) 473-8477.
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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.
4 p.m., to register call 719-255-8003.
Pueblo. Cesar: (719) 557-5889.
Senior Victim Assistance Team, CS Police Dept. 444-7438 or 24-hour pager 444-7000.
Paralegal Consultation, free 15 min. sesion. 2:15-4:15pm on 1st & 3rd Wed. at the Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock. Call 719-955-3400 for appt.
Senior Wellness, a health and wellness class meets Tuesdays at 12:45 p.m. Senior Resource Dev. Agcy, 230 N. Union Ave. Pueblo 719-545-8900 or srda.org
VA Benefits & Entitlements Claims Assistance, Thursdays starting 5 p.m. Call 719-596-0927 for an appt. Bring proof of service (DD214) if the first time filing or VA Rating Decision if it’s a continuing claim.
Parkinson’s Support Group (Sept-June) meets 2nd Saturday monthly at First Presbyterian Church, 105 N. Weber St., 10 a.m. and ends with potluck lunch. Project Cope: helps needy customers of Colo. Spgs Utilities to pay their utility bills. Apply at Hanifen Center, 14 W. Bijou St. Mon-Fri. 10:30am1pm. 636-2345. Pueblo County Social Services. Call 719-583-6160 to report elder abuse or elder neglect Mon-Fri 7:30-5:30; after hours call (719) 583-6699.
Survivors of Stroke meet 10 a.m. third Thurs. of month at the Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock. 719-6302313 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- 6333819 or 719-633-1462.
Polio Survivors Support Group meets 10 a.m. on the 2nd Sat. of the month. Call 633-1497 for location.
Veterans Crisis Line - Confidential help and counseling for veterans or their families 1-800-273-8255 press 1 or text: 838255.
PTSD Spouses Support Group at UCCS Veteran’s Health Clinic, 4863 N. Nevada #380, meets Tuesdays at
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Grace Buckley Program Director 1430 N. Hancock Ave. Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Phone: 719-637-1568 Fax: 719-637-1569 or email: gbuckley@sterlingmedcorp.com
Veterans Crisis Line for those in suicidal crisis, call 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 or confidential chat, text: 838255 Veterans DBSA is open to active, retired and former military with mood disorders, having served any time- regardless of discharge. (Privacy is respected and no records are kept.) Meetings Monday 7 pm, 2132 E. Bijou #112 CS 719-477-1515 Widowed Persons Grief Support meets 1 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Fridays monthly, at the Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock. 719-5940276. WINGS offers therapy and support for survivors of childhood sexual abuse. The women’s group meets at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thurs. For the location call 800-373-8671.
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Community Centers Hillside Community Center
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925 S. Institute - 385-7900
1628 W. Bijou St. - 385-7920
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. Ceramics – Please call for schedule. Learn how to clean green-ware and paint ceramic pieces. Use of under-glazes, decals and mother-of-pearl will be demonstrated. Please bring your own supplies. Registration required; $10 per month (no adjusted fee available).
Table Tennis - Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m. Free to play, donations welcome Line Dancing – Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9-10:30 a.m. Learn basic as well as more challenging steps and line dances. Cost is $2 per session. 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.
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 5206471. 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. 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.
Otis Park Community Center 731 North Iowa Ave. - 385-6860 Dominoes - Mondays-Fridays, 10-11:30 a.m. Golden Circle Nutrition Program - Mondays-Fridays, 11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance. Call 387-6758. Birthday Party - Last Friday of each month, noon-1 p.m. Call the Center if you would like to recognize a senior on their special day, includes anniversaries or any
special day. S.E.T. of Colorado Springs (Service Empowerment Transformation) - Well Being Clinic is held the third Wednesday of each month. Basic Exercise - This program combines breathing, slow movement, stretching, and meditation to help reduce stress and increase flexibility. Meets every Tuesday.
Bridge - Mondays, 1-4 p.m. Men, women, amateurs, old pros and masters are all welcome. 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.
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 Seniur Center 687-3877 321 N. Pine St. Woodland Park Lunch served 11:45 to 12:15 weekdays
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Community Centers Colorado Springs Senior Center 1514 N. Hancock - 955-3400 Pick up 2017 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 & Thursday evenings. Contact Mary at 955-3402 for more information.
Special Events
Song Spinners Spring Dinner and Show. June 2, 6-7:30, $15 per person. Enjoy music from the 20s thru the 60s with a fabulous meal prepared by Rocky Mountain Pace. Backyard Bash. June 9, 12-2, $5 per person. Come party at the Senior Center while eating grilled hot dogs. It’s Summer Time! Senior Chorale Concerts. June 13, 1:30 & June 14, 6:30pm. They will get you in the happy spirit by playing tunes from the oldies, patriotic music, and more. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Palisades at Broadmoor Park. Cheyenne Place Gala Dinner. June 17, 5-7, $20 a person. Come enjoy a 4 course gourmet meal. Transportation is available from the Senior Center upon request. Register at the front desk. A fundraiser benefiting the Center. Veterans Salute BBQ. June 28, 5:30-7:30, Free. Enjoy a meal and fellowship. Live presentation, music, and good cooking BBQ
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 • Yoga • Drums Alive!® • Zumba • Tai Chi • Pilates • Stretch It • Ballet • Line Dance classes
Health Education
FREE, but please register. A donation of $1 to the Senior Center is requested. • Take your Brain to the Gym - June 5, 10-11 • The Basics of Alzheimer’s - June 9, 11:30-1 • Nurse Chats: Restless Leg Syndrome - June 14, 10-11 • Making Everlasting Memories - June19, 10-11 • Plant Strong 201 - June 21, 9-11
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. • Pyrography - June 5-26, 9-11:30- $65 • Wood Paintings -June 5–July10, 1-3- $53 • Collaborative Mixed Media June 7-21, 1-3 - $30 • Knitted and Felted Bag - June 12-July 17, 9-12- $53
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.
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.
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!
Lifelong Learning
• Social Security - June 1, 9-10 • Legal and Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s - June 2, 10-12 • History of the Scottish Kilt - June 6, 1-2 • Planning for Long Term Care June 7, 10-11:30 • Low Carb Cooking Class - June 7, 2:30-4:30 • History of Manitou Springs June 12, 10:30-11:30 • Buffalo Bill, The Great Entertainer - June 12, 1-2:30 • Social Security General Info - June 14, 1-2 • Healing Cards Workshop - June 16, 11-12 • Understand the Path of Energy - June 20-27, 10-11:30 • Coffee with a Cop - June 22, 9:30-10:30 • Paper Management - June 22, 12-2
Computer Classes • Learn to use Your Cell Phone - June 5, 8-10 • Computer Basics - June 6, 9-10 • Intro to Microsoft Word – June 13, 9-11 • Photo Editing Class – June19, 1-4 • Google Applications - June 22, 10-11
Open Public Dances Every Thursday 1:30-3 p.m. A suggested donation of $3 to the
Day Trips
On Thursday, June 1, 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. • The Goat Cheese Lady Farm Thursday June 8, 9-3, $30 • Colorado Rockies vs Arizona Thursday June 22, 10:30-6, $35 • Hiking at Boulder’s Flatirons Monday, June 26, 7:30-3:30 $30 • Wolf and Wildlife Walking Tour Saturday July 8, 9-3, $35
band is appreciated. Pick up the schedule of bands at the front desk. Big Band Sunday- Does not meet at the Senior Center anymore
Fee Friday Ping Pong Open play from 1:30-2:30
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.
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HOSPICE VOLUNTEERS Needed! If you have time to share and an open heart, please call VeraCare Hospice (719) 4195595.
ROOF REPAIR or new roof installation. Replace or install skylights. Windows and tube lights, too. Free estimates. Always friendly service. Don (719) 661-1593
MEN AND WOMEN AGE 65 needed for 2-hr Nursing Research study in your home. Must be non-smoker who’s able to stand and walk & know body fat and BP. After study complete, receive $25 grocery gift card. Call (719) 255-4140 Beth-El College of Nursing.
DRYWALL AND TILEWORK, repairs, basement finishes, kitchen or bath remodeling. Free estimates. (719) 232-7218 or 390-7779.
PAID RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS for UCCS Brain Health study, those having suffered head injury /concussion, 4-6 wk study pays up to $250, ages 18-65, for details call 719-255-8040, UCCS Lane Center, 4863 N. Nevada Ave. PART-TIME HELP WANTED with light cooking, housekeeping, run errands and grocery shopping. Background check required. Respond to: rich6784@aol.com
MGB CAR PARTS, call to see what’s left in stock, prices are very inexpensive! Text/ call (719) 237-8530
WILL TRAVEL Bill Street, Handyman
USO VOLUNTEER Opportunities, to help make a difference in the lives of our active duty and veteran service members. For information on how to become a volunteer, contact Karla Wright-Giles at kgiles@uso. org or (719) 524-1043 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 WORK 1 THURS A MONTH, deliver Life after 50 along eastern route. Must have CDL, good driving record, insured and reliable vehicle. References required. Email short history with contact info to: bruce@ pikespeakpublishing.com (no phone calls please).
Housecleaning & Laundry Services 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 also available. Lisa (719) 434-2922. IT’S SPRING! NEED HELP around the house and yard? We’ll do spring cleaning, gutters, caulking, garage clean-up, yard work, fix & repairs. References, quotes over phone. Call Kathy and Conrad (719) 347-0832. JC’S HEAVENLY HOUSE CLEANING *Excellent References *15+ Years Experience *Special Discounts for Seniors *Licensed *Call Jacqueline Composto (719) 644-8638
Insurance AARP MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE through United Healthcare or Humana, to help you pay for some out-ofpocket expenses not covered by Medicare. Humana Vision or Dental insurance now available. Find the right plan that works for you. Call Bruce Schlabaugh 719-237-8530. Licensed Insurance Agent for Humana & United Healthcare.
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Life After 50 Classifieds Insurance
Heritage Insurance Services
Medicare, Medicaid and Rx Plans BILL WILLIAMSON Licensed Representative
(719) 200-3779
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1412 N. Hancock Ave. Colo. Spgs., CO 80903
Personals
Real Estate
LADY in her 70’s looking for gentleman who’s healthy enough to drive into the mountains and wealthy enough to buy breakfast once there. Write to #123 Lady, c/o Life after 50, P.O. Box 50125, Colo. Springs, CO 80949.
Serving Clients/Customers with Dignity, Honor & Integrity
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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.
Let me help you with your insurance needs. AUTO | HOME | LIFE | BUSINESS
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Serving Pueblo and Colorado Springs
ADJUSTABLE HOSPITAL BED, twin size, complete with linens, in great condition, $500 /best offer. 719-238-1408. INVACARE PRONTO M50 Power Wheel Chair. Please leave message 719- 6328913. $450. New battery.
Mobile Homes MOBILE HOMES FOR SALE in Evergreen Park, Fillmore and Cascade. 55+ communities, with small yard, and covered parking. 719-636-1900.
Personals ACTIVE “YOUNG 70” LADY seeks a positive-minded, active companion (age 65+) who has good sense of humor and enjoys life. Let’s go into the mountains, out for dinner, theater or getaways. Write to Lady #1414A, c/o Life after 50, P.O. Box 50125, Colo. Springs, CO 80949. ATTRACTIVE LATIN LADY looking for good-hearted companion, 55+ yrs old, who’s healthy, active and a non-smoker. I’m a non-smoker or drinker who enjoys busy lifestyle, travel, meals out and some church events. Write to Lady # 808B, c/o Life after 50, P.O. Box 50125, Colo. Springs, CO 80949
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SEEKING WELL-EDUCATED MAN to share books, news or music. Someone with a sense of humor who likes to go to concerts, restaurants and enjoys good conversation. Write to Minn. Gal #401, c/o Life after 50, P.O. Box 50125, Colo. Springs CO 80949.
Call Diana for Rates
Symphony Scavarda Agent (719) 212-0748
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Real Estate Broker/Co-Founder
KIMBER DEMOS Broker Associate
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Hey fans, I’m Nigel, your purrfect gentleman of a handsome Siamese loverboy. Come let me purr my way into your heart! Please call 719-362-4600 or visit HappyCatsHaven.org. SAFE PLACE FOR PETS - Forever Care, Forever Homes! Our Wellness Program provides care for the pets of terminally ill owners. 719-359-0201 or safeplacepets. org. Open weekends, 1141 Manitou Ave.
Real Estate
Your Realtor for Life! ®
Call for FREE workbook “Moving for Seniors”
Anita C. Schimmel
GRI, SRES,CSA Seniors Real Estate Specialist since 2004
(719) 440-3339
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660 Southpointe Court #200 Colorado Springs, CO 80906 OFFICE: (719) 576-6767
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NEW WINDSHIELDS Installed started at
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They Say It, We Do It!
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The Tandem Two Real estate GRoup
Darlene arnold 719-338-3520 Judy trout 719-332-8811 Doing business the Old-FashiOned Way: yesterday’s Values tOday’s technOlOgy We help seniOrs with Real estate decisions. call for a no-obligation consultation when you need to sell or buy.
SENIOR MOVE MANAGERS™
Our mission is to transition seniors and their families comfortably, efficiently and lovingly into the next stage of their lives.
719-291-0482
(Senior Real Estate Specialists) Blue spruce real estate
RELOCATION EXPERTS FOR SENIORS
BUYING HOUSES FOR CASH - any
ROOF REPAIR or new roof installation.
home in as is condition; quick closing. Call
Skylights replaced or installed. Windows
Ben today 719- 492-1671.
and tube lights, too. Free estimates. Al-
I BUY HOUSES CASH, as is condition, quick close. (719) 210-8874
Services
ways friendly service. Don (719) 661-1593 SPRING CLEAN-UP SALES SERVICE of your car, truck or anything of value. Will take photos, run ads, deal with buyers, and
BEN’S LANDSCAPE. Tree Removal. Also
when sold, hand you the cash. Honest,
tree trimming and stump grinding. 24/7
reputable and reasonable. (No charge until
Emergency Service. (719) 492-1671.
items are sold.) James 719-650-8699.
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Wanted 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. BUYING AUTOGRAPHS of famous persons, signed photographs, books, letters or documents. 561-315-3622.
Need a 1x2 for above account (that’s 2.38” wide x 2” tall) I went to their website talonautocare.com to see if they have a logo & doesn’t look like they do. Here’s copy in their word ad that they’d like to see as a display… (Is there any room for art? If not, go to 1x2.5)
BRAKE SERVICE & AUTO CARE
FURNITURE UPHOLSTERY AND AUTO upholstery. Free estimates. Low prices.
BRAKE SERVICE & AUTO CARE Quality mobile service while you wait in the comfort of your home. CALL TALON AUTO CARE (719) 694-2979 Or check our website: talonautocare.com
30+ yrs experience. 719-338-6769.
Quality mobile service while you wait in the comfort of your home.
VASQUEZ POWER & LIGHTING, Brian
CALL TALON AUTO CARE
Vasquez, Master Electrician, offers friendly
(719) 694-2979
service you can trust. 632 S. Sierra Madre.
Or check our website:
talonautocare.com
Call for Free Estimate - (719) 650-1517
CASH FOR OLD BANKS & TOYS, Simpich dolls, presidential pin-back buttons, military insignia and memorabilia. Single items or entire collections wanted. (719) 632-9904. I BUY HOUSES CASH, as is condition, quick close. (719) 210-8874 PAYING HIGH PRICES for: ** Antiques ** collectibles ** watches ** jewelry ** cameras ** musical instruments ** & artwork. Will buy single items or entire estates. 719641-0320. VINTAGE ITEMS WANTED. Toys, comic books, magazines, catalogs, children’s books, dolls, movie & music posters, Halloween, guitars & amplifiers, bicycles, & plastic model kits. 719-633-5848.
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Christian Nondenominational
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Hymns • Choir • Orchestra
125 Higginbotham Road Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Bible Teaching Pastor Lewis Adkison
5660 N Academy
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You must ASK for your Discount, or use Coupon! AA Buffet (Pueblo): $1.00 off Lunch or Dinner Ace Hardware: Tuesdays 10% off regularly priced items, ages 55+ Albertson’s: 10% off on first Wed of month AMC Chapel Hills: Tues. all shows, all ages $5. Other days: Seniors $7 Arby's: 10% off food ARC: (19th & Uintah or 7207 N. Academy) 50% off most items Tues. & Sat. Assistance League Thrift: Tuesday 10% off Bronco Billy’s: $9.95 T-Bone Dinner (see ad) Carmike 10: Seniors pay $4.50-$5/tkt Cinemark Theaters: $5.75/tkt Tickets Tuesday; Senior Day Monday any show $6.25 Colorado Springs Philharmonic: $3 off ticket to any performance for ages 65+ 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 Goodwill: Wednesday 10% off entire purchase for 55+ Greyhound Bus: Ages 62+ get 5% off fares Hotel Elegante Brunch: 20% discount for seniors & military 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 Mesa Drive-In (Pueblo): $6 Double Feature any night McDonalds: Senior Coffee or Soda $.70 National Parks and Monuments: Lifetime Visitors Pass only $10 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) Ross Dress for Less: 10% off Tuesday for 55+ Sangre de Cristo Art Gallery: (Pueblo) Free on 2nd Sunday Senior Mobile Dental: Affordable cost & accepts Medicaid (see ad) 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 for seniors 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
719-418-2717
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Baby Boomers Benefit From Knee Arthritis Treatments Their Parents Could Only Dream About
Cutting-Edge Treatments and Technology Are Helping Knee Arthritis Sufferers Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery and Stay Active In Their 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and even 80’s If you would like to discover a safe and effective medical treatment for knee arthritis pain and stiffness that has already helped thousands just like you, this will be the most important information you ever read. Here is why: Back in 2010, a medical clinic in Colorado Springs, CO named Osteo Relief Institute did something that would change the lives of thousands and thousands of people. They developed a knee arthritis treatment program specifically designed for the knee arthritis sufferers who not only want to relieve pain and stiffness... but also want to stay active. As patients got results... the word spread like wildfire. Now the clinic
receives between 2,000 4,000 new patient calls per month. It seems like every knee arthritis sufferer in the area wants this treatment. Some travel as many as 3 hours to be treated by the experts at Osteo Relief Institute. But here’s where the story gets really good... for YOU Because they knew how frustrating knee arthritis is and how life changing relieving their pain was... many patients wanted to share their story with others. That’s why they are willing to travel to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and tell their stories for a special documentary being made about Osteo Relief Institute and their knee pain treatment methods. Patients like William La
Spina flew to Florida and told how he couldn’t play golf due to arthritis pain and now after treatment, “It’s the best thing I ever did. It’s just - now I can play golf, I can walk, I can climb stairs, I can do things I did many years ago.” And then there is Shirley Smith who could barely walk and was facing total knee replacement in both knees and after treatment said, “I just thank God for the treatment... It made me feel like a new woman.” Are These Result Typical? Let’s be very clear about this: this is not a “miracle cure” for arthritis. This is a real medical treatment that has worked very well for thousands and thousands of people. But we are not sug-
“ I wish I had known this 5 years ago...”
“ I just thank God for this treatment”
“The treatment was wonderful”
“I’ve had trouble with my knee walking. I’m a golfer and want to play golf but I couldn’t. I made the call and went down [to the Osteo Relief Institute] and it’s the best thing I ever did. It’s just – now I can play golf, I can walk, I can climb stairs, I can do things I did many years ago”. “It’s the smartest thing I ever did. Since I’ve been going to Osteo Relief for my knees I don’t take any pills, I take no over the counter medication...” “This is a good alternative to surgery. I am so glad I went. I’m so confident I feel so good about it and I recommend it to everybody.” “Call up Osteo Relief. What have you got to lose. Have them check it out and they may help you.” “I wish I had known this five years ago.”
“I really, couldn’t hardly walk. They wanted to replace both my knees, and I did not want both my knees replaced.” “Since I had the treatment I had been able to walk, I was able to walk up the steps. I was able to bend my knee and I’m able to shop in the supermarket with the carriage, which I was never able to do all the time now I’m able to walk down the street and able to walk in the park. I’m able to even lift things and go up the steps which is a miracle. I just thank God for the treatment.” “It made me feel like a new woman. It was amazing.” ”I can’t thank that doctor and staff enough for what they had done for me. I would tell anyone who has gone through what I have to take the step.” ”I wish I’d known about this option years ago.”
“Five years ago I had knee surgery, had a replacement, and I was not happy with it. The therapy was painful and I’m still numb on one side and you can’t – you cannot kneel on your knee once you have that done.” “I was not sleeping at night, my leg was pounding, I knew it was getting near the point where it was a knee replacement or find something new.” “The first treatment I felt great and each treatment for the five weeks that followed it became better and better. I mean I was going out dancing. I have grand kids, I play with them, I run with them. I volunteer and... do playtime with little children and you know it’s picking up toys and I volunteer at a nursing home. So I’m walking around, I take animals to the nursing home, so I’m walking the different floors and I have no problem – no problem whatsoever.”
William La S.
Shirley S. “The treatment was wonderful”
Karen R.
***While OsteoRelief cannot say results like this are typical, we can say they are possible. Every patient is individual and results vary. Last names witheld for privacy.
How It Works: Advanced medical technology has now made it possible to safely relieve knee arthritis pain for many. When you have knee arthritis, the natural lubricating fluids in your knee “dry up.” This causes abnormal friction. Bones rub against each other, leading to stiffness, pain and eventually total joint destruction. This treatment works so well because a special lubricating gel is put directly into the arthritis joint...Instantly allowing the joint to glide more smoothly. Imagine putting oil on a rusty door hinge. Osteo Relief uses state-of-the-art digital imaging to see inside the knee joint to make sure the FDA-Approved lubricating gel medicine is placed precisely where you need it to get the best possible results.
gesting that everyone (or anyone) who gets this treatment is going to get the same results others have gotten. As with all medical treatments - the response is individual. And no one can say what your response to treatment will be. But we can say with 100% accuracy that countless people have lessened or even eliminated their pain - and gotten their active lives back after this treatment. And that is entirely possible for you, too. And that’s why people from all over the area are flocking to Osteo Relief
Institute to give this promising treatment a try. That’s why they are offering a no-risk, noobligation knee screening designed specifically to see if this treatment might help you. But the biggest problem is keeping up with the overwhelming demand. That’s why they have had to limit the number of screenings per month. The good news is, if you call 719-266-2855 within the next 2 days - you are guaranteed a screening. Non-Surgical Spine Pain, Vein Treatment, And Joint Arthritis Relief
How To Guarantee You Get A No-Risk, No-Obligation Knee Screening The popularity of this treatment is amazing. Osteo Relief Institute has received over 4,000 new patient calls in just one month But because this is real medical treatment - it is not for everyone. That’s why the experts have set-up a quick and easy No-Risk screening visit. This screening will help determine if you are a candidate for further examination and treatment. This screening is offered without any obligation what-soever, and you will get all of your ques-
tions answered and find out if this treatment is for you with zero risk. Just call 719-266-2855. “l’d like a No-Obligation knee screening.” They will take care of everything. Due to overwhelming demand, spots are limited - but if you call in the next 2 days, Osteo Relief guarantees you will get your screening. This treatment is covered by most insurance and Medicare. If you have knee arthritis pain -call now to see if you can get help.
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Well beyond surgery.
At Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group, we believe surgery should be the final option, not the first recommendation. That’s why our team stays up to date with the latest surgical and non-surgical advancements in orthopedic care, including minimally invasive procedures and cutting-edge research like Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) and Stem Cell therapy. So your results go well beyond your expectations.
For more information about southern Colorado’s largest independently owned orthopedic group, or to schedule an appointment, call 719-632-7669, or visit us at CSOG.net.
Well beyond.