Life After 50 - December 2018

Vol. 28 No. 12

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forward till it shall become alike r. President and Gentlemen lawful in all the states, old as well of the Convention: as new, North as well as South.

If we could first know where we Currently we again find our are and whither we are tending, we country as a house divided. The could better judge what to do and left and the right are polarized. how to do it. We are now far into the Abraham Lincoln There seems to be no more room fifth year since a policy was for compromise. Facebook has initiated with the avowed object and confident created several forums that contribute to this promise of putting an end to slavery agitation. polarization.

Under the operation of that policy, that Special interest groups that can be agitation has not only not ceased, but has self-serving also fan the flames of our constantly augmented. In my opinion, it will not cease until a crisis shall have been reached discontent. Big money interests have also intruded on our ability to find a common and passed. “A house divided against itself ground. cannot stand.”

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permanently, half slave and half free. I do not expect the Union to be dissolved; I do not expect the house to fall; but I do expect it will cease to be divided. It will become all one thing, or all the other.

Either the opponents of slavery will arrest the further spread of it and place it where the public mind shall rest in the belief that it is in

ever so slightly. There is a developing feeling by many of us that says we need to work together and stop the divisiveness.

Can we hope that the Christmas Spirit finds its way into the New Year? This is the greatest country on earth. We have an uncanny ability to self-correct our directiondb and achieve

Anthony Welch

Life After 50 Editor

s an adult, the holidays and Christmas time means stress for me. I dread the arrival of holidays each year.

However, being the parent of a 7-year-old helps me to find things to enjoy during the holidays. Simply watching him enjoy Christmas makes me happy. My son Jaxson loves singing Christmas tunes (in fact, he started singing “Jingle Bells” back in July). He’s all about the decorations, the tree, the lights, the treats, the

movies, you name it.

I’ve also discovered a new calmness during the holidays in the form of watching Hallmark movies with my motherin-law. This strange, newfound pastime has me a little perplexed. But those darn movies are just so uplifting and positive … even though they tend to follow the same storyline: big city girl returns home to the small town she grew up in and falls for a guy who owns a Christmas tree farm or something and then realizes the guy she’s engaged to is a jerk.

Something that does cheer me up during the holidays, is remembering how it was when I was a kid. The oldest of four siblings, I did my best to keep the Christmas spirit alive in my two younger brothers Gabriel and Dominic and younger sister Lacey. I made sure they all pitched in to make or buy our parents gifts. I even made sure our pets had some sort of presents at Christmas.

We usually all slept in my room Christmas even night

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Haggard loves life at the North Pole

By Anthony Welch IIt may come as a surprise to some, but Tom Haggard never tires of all things Christmas, including the music.

“If the Christmas music is not on, I’ll know it,” the owner of Santa’s Workshop in North Pole, Colorado said. “I’ll even listen to Christmas music in the car when I head home.”

Haggard’s parents George and Mary Kay Haggard built the Cascade amusement park back in 1956. Haggard grew up and worked in the Christmas wonderland as a kid. While ventured out and worked at Sears and a few other jobs outside of the park, it’s essentially been his “home” for years.

“Most of the other jobs taught me what not to do, instead of what to do. I basically have been here my adult working life, and I still enjoy it,” Haggard said. “I feel lucky that I found something I actually enjoy doing. Most people work jobs they don’t like.”

The 67-year-old loves the fact that he always has something to do and that Santa’s Workshop is a business where people come to have fun.

“People are having fun at your business as opposed to just buying things, which is fun,” Haggard said. “Lots of older people, who came here as children with their grandparents, are now able to come and experience the park with their grandkids.”

The family operation also includes Haggard’s wife Susie and their son Shane and daughter Austin.

The Haggards are turning over more and more duties to the two children. Tom isn’t quite ready to call it quits just yet though.

“At this point, with my kids it’s, ‘Just tell me when you want me to leave,’” Haggard laughed.

“My daughter has two young ones, and my son has a baby on the way. I’m working more now to give them the freedom with their young ones to get all that established.”

Running a family business has been a great

Photo courtesy of KRCC

Santa’s Workshop owner Tom Haggard, right, poses with Santa in front of the North Pole Post Office.

experience overall for the Haggard family.

“I worked with my mother and father until they died. I always felt it kept us a lot closer because we saw each other every day and worked with each other,” Haggard said. “I think that’s the nice thing.

You have a strong relationship with your children because you work with them and see them every day.”

Tom has seen a lot of things change while working at the park through the years.

“I have to laugh. One of the first jobs I had was putting bumper stickers on peoples’ cars in the parking lot. All the attractions used to put bumper stickers on the cars,” Haggard said. “Nowadays, you sell bumper stickers. When I first started doing it, they weren’t even stickers. They were little plates with two big metal hooks that were bent and draped over the front of the bumper and hooked underneath. Then we went to actual bumper stickers in the late 50s, early 60s.”

As a youth, Haggard also cleaned and swept around the park and took care of the North Pole’s animals, which back then, had free run of the place.

“The deer herd we had would be in the park and people would feed the deer or the goats,” he said.

“Now we have to keep them in a pen, can’t let them

People are having fun at your business as opposed to just buying things, which is fun. Lots of older people, who came here as children with their grandparents, are now able to come and experience the park with their grandkids.

- Tom Haggard

roam anymore because people would chase the deer.”

Business wise, the park used to be busy in the summer and very slow in the fall and winter. That has all changed, and summer is steady and the North Pole’s busy time is October through December.

“More people are coming than they used to

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HAGGARD/from page 4 during that time and continuing family traditions or what have you,” Haggard mentioned. “It used to not be like that.”

Santa’s Workshop continues to deal with a ton of mail during the holidays, having its own U.S. Post Office onsite. Christmas cards and packages arrive daily, all to have the signature North Pole, Colorado stamp put on everything.

“Santa used to get tons of letters from children. That has slowed down,” Haggard said. “People just don’t write letters like they used to.”

One of the things Haggard loves most about operating his business is the opportunity to offer come charity.

The park hosts hundreds of less fortunate and foster children each year, inviting them to enjoy the park at no cost.

“Going to an amusement park is expensive. It reminds you when the needy kids are here that don’t have lots of the things that most of us take for granted,” he said. “They come and stay the entire day, because they don’t get that experience often. That’s enjoyable, owning a business and providing that enjoyment to certain people that otherwise couldn’t have it.”

The park offers a special perk to seniors ages 60-plus - free admission.

The intent was to entice older folks who were making the drive up Pikes Peak.

“We started it several years ago.

There’s lots of people going up Pikes Peak that don’t have children with them that are just out and about.

There’s really nothing here they’d come here and pay to do,” Haggard said. “We wanted to entice those people to come here and maybe shop and get something to eat. It just grew from there.”

Seniors are a big portion of the people that visit the amusement park, according to Haggard. During tougher economic times, he said it’s the seniors who have the money to come and visit the park.

“They come and bring their grandkids or family. And unfortunately, you have a lot of grandparents raising their grandkids. They enjoy it. It’s safe here. They like the environment and they appreciate the fact that they don’t have to pay to come in,” he said. “I always tease them that they might come in free but they’re not going to leave for free.”

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Until he retires, Haggard will gladly continue with his daily duties that include walking the park every morning, putting out flags and the overall preparation before the park opens.

“I’m just there to solve problems or whatever comes up,” he said. “My job, the way I look at it, is to see that anybody that comes to the park enjoys their time here and feels like they got

their money’s worth.”

While Haggard loves Christmas, his answer may surprise you when you ask what’s his favorite time of the year to work at the park.

“Certainly in the summer when I can wear shorts and short-sleeved shirts,” he said.

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Winter vacation ideas: Colorado’s western roots T

hough you can dig into Colorado’s Wild West past any time of year, the arrival of January’s National Western Stock Show, museum exhibits and saloons serving up core-warming tonics make winter prime time to saddle up to Colorado history.

When you start peeling back Colorado’s layers, you’ll find a rich history connecting even the most seemingly unrelated facets of modern-day Colorado to lingering recollections of cowboys, miners and rough and tough mountain men. After all, it’s the mining industry that drove Colorado’s earliest days as a state.

You can experience these histories in old saloons, heritage festivals or museums. Experience the Wild West with these Colorado vacation ideas:

WILD WESTERN WEAR

Cowboy boots aren’t just a fashion statement; they’re really comfortable! Get yourself outfitted at these longtime-favorite Colorado Western-wear stores: Rockmont Ranch Wear: Located in Denver’s vibrant LoDo neighborhood, Rockmont was the first designer to introduce Western shirts with snaps.

They’ve been been gussying up country bands and Hollywood starlets for years and once you identify some of their signature styles, you’ll start noticing their shirts all over the place.

F.M. Light and Sons: Steamboat Springs’ beloved Western store has been outfitting cowboys and visitors since 1905 and is owned by a fifth-generation relative of the original owner. In a town where the Old West is practically a way of living (think skiers in cowboy hats). Ask the storeowners about the forged check for $7.80 that nearly caused a shoot-out in town in the early 1900s.

Appaloosa Trading Co.: An outpost in Telluride offers traditional and contemporary belts, wallets, vests, jackets, hat bands and more. They also stock hand-engraved silver belt buckles (that Colorado staple!), jewelry, money clips and much more.

Others: High Country Western Wear, Arvada; Boot Barn, Greenwood Village and Thornton; Goodman’s, Pagosa Springs

The Buckhorn Exchange in Denver has served Wild West historic figures since 1893.

WINTER WESTERN EVENTS

Integrate these festivals into your winter itinerary and join locals as they celebrate heritage, the Wild West and the winter season.

• Durango Cowboy Poetry Reading: October • National Western Stock Show, Denver: January • Winter Carnival, Steamboat Springs: February • Ski Joring Festival and Crystal Carnival, Leadville: March If you’re visiting during the summer don’t forget to check out the Greeley Stampede, Gunnison’s Cattlemen’s Days and the longest-running rodeo in the state in Brush.

WILD WEST SALOONS

The National Western Stock Show takes place in January in Denver.

When one thinks of the Wild West, it’s hard to not imagine rambunctious saloons in dusty towns where patrons gazed out the window at showdowns between the white-hat wearing good guys and the bad guys in black. You’ll get a kick out of the authentic ambiance of these old watering holes.

The Buckhorn Exchange, Denver: Proud owners of Colorado’s No. 1 liquor license and its oldest eating establishment, this longtime favorite that has served almost every Wild West historic figure you can think of since 1893. These famous menu items will get your mouth watering: buffalo prime rib, Colorado lamb, elk and Gramma Fanny’s pot roast with Colorado beef brisket. And its massive gun and taxidermy collections (including a legendary jackalope) will take you back in time.

J-Bar, Aspen: Located in the Hotel Jerome, the wooden and Victorian atmosphere serves as a humble secret in Aspen’s chic exterior. Make sure to order the Aspen Crud, a drink invented during Prohibition that cleverly hides bourbon in a creamy vanilla milkshake.

Cascades Whiskey Bar, Estes Park: Whiskey and the Wild West — you can’t have one without the other. With more than 300 selections, The Stanley Hotel’s newest bar has one of the widest selections of whiskey in the state. Enjoy your libation of choice neat, on the rocks or in a Prohibition-inspired cocktail at the newly acquired wooden bar that dates back to 1909.

Lucha Cantina at the Red Ram, Georgetown: Ask about the historic building’s haunts at this cozy joint on the former mining hub’s main drag. The menu boasts Mexican and American comfort food (bonus points if you can handle their ghost-pepper salsa), and you’ll find plenty of mountain-town locals to mingle with at the bar.

Or try these: Ship Tavern in Denver, Bucksnort Saloon in Pine, Diamond Belle Saloon in Durango, Gold Coin Saloon or Teller House in Central City, Antlers Cafe in Yampa, Silver Dollar Saloon in Leadville,

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These museums do an excellent job of rounding up lesser-known histories and presenting their findings in a fun way. Want even more? Check out the fifth-floor Western History and Genealogy Department at the Denver Public Library.

History Colorado Center, Denver: This massive museum uses interactive displays to delight both young and old with Colorado’s eclectic history. Don’t miss the virtual ski jump that simulates what it was like for Carl Howelsen to fly off a Steamboat ski hill in the early 1900s.

Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame & Museum, Colorado Springs: The best place to get the 411 on all things rodeo. The Wrangler National Finals Gallery overflows with hats, boots, chaps and other memorabilia from big-name championship cowboys such as Clark McEntire, Chris LeDoux and Charles Sampson.

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Denver: You won’t find the information here in history books; the museum celebrates the most overlooked contributors to Western history with videos, a bookstore and rare artifacts. Of special interest is the Dearfield exhibit about a black pioneer town founded in 1910.

Aspen Historical Society: A champion in history keeping, the society has a “Menu of Tours” for the winter that includes museums, hotels and coach rides in downtown Aspen.

Some of the most popular are the trips to the Ashcroft ghost town, which you can tour on your own to learn of its colorful mining past.

Cowboy and Gunfighter Collection, Craig: Bill Mackin spent 50 years collecting cowboy Western gear and the compilation is remarkable. See old (and we mean really old) spurs, chaps, saddles and gun holsters in this special exhibit on the second floor of the Museum of Northwest Colorado.

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Day 2 – In Cheyenne visit the National Historic Trails and Interpretive Center, a remarkable museum dedicated to Western history. After lunch we’ll head to Cody where we’ll enjoy an old fashioned trolley ride and this evening attend the world famous Cody Stampede! We overnight at the legendary Irma Hotel, in downtown Cody.

Day 3 - Yellowstone National Park. We’ll arrive around noon touring the beauty of this natural phenomenon. We’ll be sure to see Old Faithful, an amazing experience!

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Day 5 - Depart for Great Falls, Montana, in the heart of Big Sky Country.

Day 6 - Glacier National Park, with its glacier-carved peaks and valleys running to the Canadian border. We’ll then head to Kalispell and overnight.

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The Pikes Peak Workforce Center is helping mature workers find full- and part-time jobs.

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“We call it ‘looking for good people,’” says Chuck Murphy, owner of Gray Line of Colorado, a Colorado Tour Line company. “Give me somebody 55-plus who is honest, hardworking and passes the driving and drug tests any day. They’re our best asset.”

To help, Gray Line offers a generous health insurance program along and helps prospects prepare for Colorado’s state commercial driving license (CDL) exam.

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WORKERS/from page 8 men and women. Maybe they when they were younger and raising a family they drove a We need to keep people in the school bus — or served workforce because it’s good for their in the military,” he adds.

“And some folks don’t heads, it’s good for their body, it’s need the money or good for their checkbook, and it’s insurance – they just tired of sitting at home.” good for the Social Security Trust Of course situations Fund. vary. A candidate may - John Rowe, Columbia professor & former Aetna have taken early CEO, addressing the 2016 Age Boom Academy retirement, gotten laid off, or just wants to check out what’s available.

Fortunately the Pikes Peak job training – from customer service Workforce Center is a to specific trade skills. In addition, terrific resource, says Executive Baby Boomers and Gen X job seekers Director and CEO Traci Marques. find their traditional work ethic, With 12,000-plus open full- and accountability and “soft skills” are part-time positions and an unemploypowerful selling points. Sixty-seven ment rate near 3.5 percent, qualified percent of Human Resources directors workers of all ages are in high surveyed report that even when a demand. manufacturing, technology or “There is plenty of opportunity out there,” she says, adding that prior administrative job requires “hard skills,” soft skills are just as work experience is highly valued. important.

“Some weeks we run five to eight “Strong people skills are vital for employer hiring events a week. And team building and customer relations,” all our programs are free to particiMarques says. pants.”

Colorado Springs’ Visiting Angels But what if your computer skills Senior Care owner Steve Swim has need a refresh? Or maybe you don’t hired full- and part-time employees have an updated resume. And how do through the Pikes Peak Workforce you find open positions? One option Center. Many are in their 50s and 60s, is to sign up for any of a dozen he explains, noting that he definitely workshops. Examples include: values “soft skills.”

Branding and Networking Your Way “We’re looking for people who to Your Next Job; From Job Loss to have had personal life experience Job Search, or Basic Computer Skills, helping a family member, friend or Part 1 & 2. neighbor,” he says. “Many CNAs and Industries where demand is the personal care providers may have highest include IT, sports/leisure and worked before as family caregivers or hospitality, healthcare and manufacin hospitals and hospice. Someone turing, she explains. Employers like who’s mature can relate better with USAA, Progressive Insurance or T. seniors. They’re more dependable and Rowe Price – or even manufacturers and construction firms offer on- thereliable.”

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Former Bronco recognized for work at Mt. Carmel

By Anthony Welch Former Denver Broncos linebacker Randy Gradishar’s father served in World War II, as did his uncles.

Growing up, he always had an appreciation for those who served in the military. That’s why in college he enlisted in the Army ROTC during the Vietnam War era. He was never drafted, however Gradishar has always made a point to work with veterans throughout his career.

Recently, the Denver Broncos selected the Ring of Fame linebacker as the team’s 2018 Salute to Service nominee for his work at Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center here in Colorado Springs. He was recognized at the Broncos Nov. 4 game against the Houston Texans.

Gradishar serves as outreach coordinator at Mt. Carmel, commuting 70 miles from Denver to Colorado Springs several days a week to assist veterans in adjusting back to civilian life. The center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing resources and assistance to veterans, military members and their families.

“I enjoy having the opportunity to pay it forward in someone’s life,” Gradishar said. “Sometimes that’s just

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The greatest gift of all

By Kay Owen-Larson “He who did not spare His own Son, but delivered Him up for us all, how shall He not with Him also freely give us all things?” Romans 8:32

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Do you think that Mary realized the special gift that had been given to her so many years ago? There is a song, “Mary, Did You know?” that I think asks some of the same questions.

Let me quote a few of the verses.

Mary did you know that your baby boy is Lord of all creation?

Mary did you know that your baby boy will one day rule the nations?

Did you know that your baby boy is heaven’s perfect Lamb?

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A Christmas Kitten

By Carole Galloway Dear Ms. Kitty, My 10-year-old daughter wants a kitten for Christmas. I’m not sure this is a good idea. What is your opinion?

Well, there are many things to consider before giving your daughter a kitten as a Christmas gift. You want to make sure she understands adopting a kitten is a big commitment and not just a gift that can be returned. Kittens are live beings with emotional and physical needs and your daughter needs to be at least partially responsible for the care so she values him/ her as a member of the family.

We usually recommend you adopt two kittens together, if possible. They will have a lifelong buddy and provide many things to each other that we can’t provide.

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Kittens are extremely curious and too many dangers lurk around the corner including toys that aren’t really toys, i.e. tree ornaments, ribbons, the Christmas tree itself!

Kittens can become bored or very lonely. They do not have the emotional maturity or experience to understand that you are returning home. If you do have a kitten please be sure to have him/her stay with a responsible friend who watches out for the safety and well-being of your little one.

Boarding at a reputable cat only facility is another good option. Check with your veterinarian for recommendations and tour the facility to make sure you are happy with where your kitten will be staying.

A Little Ball of Fluff

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Responsibility is a Lifelong Lesson Teaching a child the responsibility of caring for a live being is a huge benefit of adopting a kitten. Make it your daughter’s job to take care of daily feeding, fresh water, and keeping a fastidious litter box. Kittens also need lots of attention and interactive playtime with safe kitten toys throughout the day, not just when it’s remembered.

I remember the valuable lessons my son learned when he was responsible for his kitten. We set up a schedule of daily tasks that needed to be done. Teaching the many responsibilities of caring for another living being will help your daughter grow into a more caring, thoughtful, and responsible person.

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Knowledgeable and caring individuals from a reputable shelter can help guide you to the kitten that best suits your family. They can also help you find a wonderful pair of kittens so they have a buddy for the rest of their lives!

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National depression

hen someone comes minute of the day in the to me to work on national news—on every depression, I’m tempted to device available. And yet ask: Do you watch the we probably want to be news? informed. But do we have Hardly a day goes by to let it affect us in a that someone I come in profoundly negative way contact with doesn’t say, “I that disrupts our everyday can’t stand what’s in the life and relationships? news. It’s so scary and For each of us, there

By Nancy Norman is a sphere of influence. It depressing.”

While there are many is areas in which we can personal things that contribute to make things happen, can affect events, depression, there’s a continuous feed help things develop. Committees of current events which can lead to we’re on, close friends we share our what I’m calling “national depression” lives with, a partner who needs lovin’, via explicit text and graphic pictures giving ourselves a special treat. We of frightening and out of control feel good and productive because we events. can do things that matter to us and we We know that what we think about can see the results. and focus on creates the feelings we The sphere circles outward from experience. From years of studies, intimate friends and family, to we’ve learned that when we think extended family and less frequently about beautiful, peaceful scenes, our contacted friends, to acquaintances, to blood pressure goes down, our heart people who help us in stores or with rate decreases and a sense of well services, to people we hear about, to being increases. people who run the country.

When we meditate, the same As it circles outward, our physical things happen. But in today’s influence typically diminishes. It’s society, we can hardly block out important to know that when we are what’s put in front of us almost every bombarded with information about

From years of studies, we’ve learned that when we think about beautiful, peaceful scenes, our blood pressure goes down, our heart rate decreases and a sense of well being increases. what’s happening at the moment, our national scene is on the outer circle of our sphere of influence.

Here are some thoughts that might be helpful in making the national part of our depression less disruptive in our lives: 1. Know your sphere of influence.

Where can you make a difference?

Where are you listened to, cared about? Who’s in your sphere of influence with you, and who is not?

2. Maybe not start the day with visual news. Listening can be a little less upsetting. And above all, don’t watch news before trying to go to

sleep. Most of us probably learned this the hard way.

3. If you’re watching something on visual media and feel yourself becoming alarmed or anxious or depressed, ask yourself if you can do anything about it at the moment. If not, plan for future action or get involved in something you can actually influence right now.

4. Watch something that makes you laugh before bedtime. “Frasier” is one of my favorites.

If all else fails (and this I say often), author Anne Lamott suggests a sigh and an “Oh well….” for those things we can’t control. It’s not defeat.

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On separate small plate, place blue cheese; crumble.

On medium board, arrange braided string cheese and dry salami slices.

On serving platter, arrange antipasto skewers around bowl of yogurt pesto dipping sauce.

On separate small cheese board, place Gouda, brie cheese and cheese log.

On slate, arrange cheese bundts.

On separate plate, place dry jack cheese.

In separate bowls, place piquante peppers and green olives.

Arrange boards, plates, bowls and skillet of queso fundido on table, as desired.

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The 12 days of fitness challenge three push-ups, two full burpees and a plank held for a minute straight.

On the fifth day of fitness my trainer gave to h yes, you’re gonna LOVE this. If you’re me … five body squats, a beginner, do one exercise four sit ups, three per day starting on push-ups, two full burpees December 12th. If you and a plank held for a can’t do the exercises, minute straight. make something up – just On the sixth day of as long as you’re doing fitness my trainer gave to

By Vicki Morgan something! If you’re in a me … six knees a’ little better shape, try the marching, five body whole thing once through. If you’re up squats, four sit ups, three push-ups, for a challenge and in terrific shape, two full burpees and a plank held for a try the whole thing just as you would minute straight. sing “Twelve Days of Christmas.” You On the seventh day of fitness my can work on this all year long until trainer gave to me … seven toes a’ you can do it! touching, six knees a’ marching, five On the first day of fitness my body squats, four sit ups, three push-ups, two full burpees and a plank trainer gave to me … a plank held for held for a minute straight. a minute straight.

On the eighth day of fitness my On the second day of fitness my trainer gave to me … two full burpees trainer gave to me … eight arms a’ and a plank held for a minute straight. circling, seven toes a’ touching, six knees a’ marching, five body squats, On the third day of fitness my four sit ups, three push-ups, two full trainer gave to me … three push-ups, two full burpees and a plank held for a burpees and a plank held for a minute straight. minute straight.

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On the tenth day of fitness my trainer gave to me … ten jumping jacks, nine seconds dancing, eight arms a’ circling, seven toes a’ touching, six knees a’ marching, five body squats, four sit ups, three push-ups, two full burpees and a plank held for a minute straight.

On the eleventh day of fitness my trainer gave to me … eleven calves a’ raising, ten jumping jacks, nine seconds dancing, eight arms a’ circling, seven toes a’ touching, six knees a’ marching, five body squats, four sit ups, three push-ups, two full burpees and a plank held for a minute straight.

On the twelfth day of fitness my trainer gave to me … twelve torso twists, eleven calves a’ raising, ten jumping jacks, nine seconds dancing, eight arms a’ circling, seven toes a’ touching, six knees a’ marching, five body squats, four sit ups, three push-ups, two full burpees and a plank held for a minute straight! WHEW!!

Vicki Morgan A.C.E. is a Senior Strength & Fitness Trainer at Flex Gym and Fitness. You can reach her at victoryfitnessteam.com. Always consult your physician before beginning any exercise program. If you experience pain or difficulty, stop and consult your healthcare provider.

This article is not meant to take the place of any treatment or activity your physician has deemed necessary.

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ON THIS DaY ...

EDITOR/from page 3

Starting on Dec. 4, 1913, Colorado Springs experienced the worst blizzard on record, with 45.5 inches of snow over three days. One newspaper report states, “… automobiles were replaced by sleighs and pedestrians took to skis and snowshoes...”

and, of course, struggled to fall asleep. We usually joked around, one year had a Styrofoam fight in the dark, or just talked about what we had hoped to find under the tree, which for me was “Star Wars” toys galore.

Dominic usually was the first to awaken Christmas morning … way to early every year around 5 a.m.

Wanting to let my parents get some sleep, I always set a rule that we wouldn’t come out of the bedroom until after 6. Some years, we were awake before 5.

We’d pass the time reading pro wrestling magazines I had in my room or just chatting.

As I got older, I still made sure that my siblings put out cookies and milk for Santa. I’d tell my siblings that I was sure I heard footsteps on the roof or jingle bells ringing in the middle of the night (one time I swore I did hear jingle bells). I enjoyed presents like any other kid, but seeing them enjoy the holiday was what made it great to me.

I hope all our readers enjoy a great Christmas with their families.

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Join us for a free holiday concert from the award winning Forte Handbell Quartet! In pursuit of musical excellence, Forté strives to explore, innovate, and inspire.

No registration required.

Everyone is welcome!

Dec. 2, 2-4 p.m. Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Drive, Colorado Springs

Music Through the Ages

Come on a musical journey through time from the Renaissance to contemporary times with Michael Galvin. For over 40 years, Michael, has devoted his musical study to the classical guitar. He has studied with some of the finest classical guitarists.

Join him for a relaxing hour of music with a bit of history thrown in.

Everyone is welcome.

Dec. 8, 11 a.m. Manitou Springs Library hosting at the Heritage Center, 517 Manitou Ave.

Family History 101: Brick Wall Strategies

Every Family Historian hits the proverbial “Brick Wall” at some point in his research, that hard to find next generation or individual that just

seems to disappear in the distance.

Come discover techniques that can help you scale the wall and discover those hidden ancestors on your tree.

Everyone is welcome!

Dec. 20, 2 p.m. High Prairie Library, 7035 Old Meridian Road, Falcon.

Maker Monday

Join us every Monday afternoon to learn a new craft skill, or bring your own project to work on. Make, build, and create with different maker kits and more! All supplies will be provided. No registration required for this free event.

Mondays, 3-5 p.m. (except Dec. 24 and 31) Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade Ave.

Knit One, Manitou!

Join us for all types of needle work, tea and laughter. We work on our own projects and charitable projects. All skill levels are welcome.

Dec. 3, 10 a.m. Manitou Springs Library, 701 Manitou Ave.

Knit One & Crochet Too

Bring a project to work on, share ideas, and socialize with fellow yarn crafters. Everyone is welcome.

Dec. 5 and 19, 1:30 p.m. East Library, 5550 North Union

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Basic drawing and painting materials will be available for your projects.

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Everyone is welcome.

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Bring your own needlework project, share ideas, and learn new skills. Refreshments provided.

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Join this group of hand crafters to share ideas, socialize, and work on a project.

Dec. 10, 1:30 p.m. Ruth Holley Library, 685 North Murray Blvd.

Stitch-Wits

Calling all knitters, crocheters, quilt pieceworkers and all other needle art workers to come stitch in community. Everyone is welcome!

Dec. 10, 6:30 p.m. Old Colorado City Library, 2418 W. Pikes Peak Ave.

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Join this lively group of hand crafters to share ideas, socialize, and work on a project.

Dec. 14 and 28, 10 a.m.Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr.

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LAUGHING MATTERS Not a day over 30 need to figure out my age?”

Submitted by Ted Boothroyd

A very vain middle-aged lady decided to have a face lift and some plastic surgery.

After the scars had healed, she hit the streets to show off her new good looks.

She went to the beauty parlor and asked the operator, “How old do you think I am?”

After a few moments of thought, she answered, “Oh gosh, I think maybe 28 or 29.”

The lady said, “Nope! I’m actually 41.”

“Wow,” the astonished operator said, “you look so much younger.”

Not yet fully satisfied, the lady asked the same question to the young trainer at her gym.

After a moment or two, the young man replied, “Golly, probably 29 or 30.”

“Nope!” she said. “I’m actually 41.”

She was elated, but still needed more reassurance, so she asked the grocery clerk, who replied, “Geez, maybe 30 or 31?”

She giggled and said, “Nope. I’m 41.”

She started to feel confident and young again when an old man approached her in the parking lot and asked if he could help her load her groceries into her car.

She said, “Why yes, sir. Do I look too old to be hefting my own groceries?”

He said, “No, ma’am. Actually, I can predict exactly how old you are.”

“How can you possibly do that?” she asked.

“I am very accurate at that ma’am, but first I must place my hand on your thigh.”

She was taken aback, but she agreed.

The older gentleman placed his hand upon her thigh and bowed his head in concentration.

After about 10 minutes, the lady asked, “So how much longer do you

He answered, “Oh, I’m sorry. You are 41.”

Fascinated, the woman asked, “How on earth were you able to do that?”

“Simple,” he said. “I was standing behind you in the grocery line.”

“You mean to tell me you put that money in the casket?” her friend cried.

“I sure did,” said the wife. “I got it all together, put it into my account and wrote him a check. If he can cash it, he can spend it.”

All’s fair in love and war Submitted by Ted Boothroyd

The loyal wife

Submitted by Nikki Dark

There was a man who worked all of his life, saved all of his money and was a real miser when it came to money.

He told his wife, “When I die, I want you to take all my money and put it in the casket with me. I want to take it all with me into the afterlife.”

And so he got his wife to promise him that she would put all of his money in the casket with him.

The day finally came when the man died. Following his memorial, the wife said, “Wait just a minute!”

She walked over and placed a box inside the casket. The undertakers locked the casket down and rolled it away.

Her friend, who sat next to her, said, “I know you weren’t fool enough to put all that money in there with your husband.”

The loyal wife replied, “Listen, I’m an honest and loyal wife. I can’t go back on my word. I promised him that I was going to put that money in that casket with him.”

As Joe walked to his car after leaving a restaurant, he saw two women fighting. He knew both of them—one was good looking and the other one wasn’t.

He asked what they were fighting about, and in unison, they said, “We’re fighting over you,” then they resumed fighting.

Another guy walked over and asked what was going on.

Joe said, “Call the cops. They’re fighting.”

The guy asked, “What are they fighting about?”

“They’re fighting over me,” Joe said, “and the ugly one is winning.”

Head of household

Submitted by Beverly Duzenack

When everybody on Earth was dead and waiting to enter Heaven, God appeared and said, “I want the men to make two lines: one line for the men who were true heads of their household, and the other line for the men who were dominated by their

women. I want all the women to report to St. Peter.”

Soon, the women were gone, and there were two lines of men. The line of men who were dominated by their wives was hundreds of miles long, and in the line of men who truly were heads of their household, there was only one man.

God said to the men in the long line, “You men should be ashamed of yourselves. I created you to be the head of your household! You have been disobedient and have not fulfilled your purpose! Of all of you, only one obeyed. Learn from him.”

God turned to the one man. “How did you manage to be the only one in this line?” he asked.

The man replied, “This is where my wife told me to stand.”

Reruns

Submitted by Bob Breazeale

We baby boomers like to watch re-runs of movies and TV shows from the ’50s and ’60s. I’m one of them.

However, I’ve noticed that after I’ve seen a show a few times, I see things that I overlooked before. Recently, I watched an episode of the original “Star Trek.” In the background of one scene, I noticed a sign posted on the door of the women’s restroom of the Starship Enterprise. It read: “Where no man has gone before.”

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Happenings of love, redemption and reunion to the historic Butte Theater, 139 E Bennet Ave. in Cripple Creek. For show times or tickets call (719) 689-6402 or go to: buttetheater.com

Dec. 1-2: Chess Tournament at Manitou Springs City Hall. Games start at 10 a.m. Sat and 9 a.m. Sun. Players must be members of U.S. Chess Federation. For more info, contact Buck at (719) 685-1984.

Dec. 1: Scandinavian Tea is a Christmas tradition for mothers, daughters, sisters and friends, to be held at Fjellheim Lodge, 1045 Ford St., at 2 p.m. RSVP: 229-9289. $20 per Person.

Dec. 1: “Let There Be Peace.”

America the Beautiful Chorus will perform holiday music at Sunrise Methodist Church, 2655 Briargate Blvd. Velvet Hills Sweet Adelines and Storm Front Barbershop Quartet will sing, too. Tickets ($10+) for 2 p.m. or 7 p.m. performance.

Dec. 1: “Nonviolent Night: Happy GIVE! Hour with Pikes Peak Justice & Peace and RAWtools, 4 p.m. at Penrose Library, 12 N. Cascade Ave. First Strike Theatre cheers the team with shtick and song. Activate your activism, Forge peace, and Disarm Hearts. Cookies and cocoa will be served.

Dec. 1-2: 20th annual Holiday Home Tour of 7 homes in Woodland Park, Divide and Cascade. Proceeds help Teller County non-profits. For tickets ($15+) call 687-1115.

Dec. 1 & 2: Hallelujah Messiah Choruses & Christmas Classics.

Sing along with the Sanctuary Choir and orchestra of Village Seven Presbyterian Church, 4040 Nonchalant Cir S. at 6 p.m. Free-will offering will be taken.

Dec. 1-21: Free Community Christmas Wrapping, Mon-Fri 9 to 5 at DayBreak, 404 N. Hwy 67 in Woodland Park. Donations will benefit their adult day program.

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Dec. 5: “Swing Into The Season” The live jazz concert at the Black Forest Community Center is free!

You can enjoy the music of Jazz Express starting 7 p.m., 12530 Black Forest Rd. Dec. 5: “Always Forward: 45th Infantry’s 511 Day Journey” from Sicily to Dachau during WWII, a presentation based on Kershaw’s The Liberator. It’s at 2 p.m. at the Woodland Park Library, 218 E. Midland Ave. Dec. 6: Hazel Miller’s Holiday Dance Party. She will perform Christmas songs that you love in the style of blues, jazz and soul, at Stargazers Theatre, 8 p.m., 10 S. Parkside Dr. For tickets ($20+) call 476-2200.

Dec. 6: Colorado College Bluegrass Ensembles. Keith Reed directs 3 ensembles of bluegrass and roots music at a free7:30 p.m. CC concert in Packard Hall, 5 W. Cache La Poudre. No tickets necessary.

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Happenings Dec. 6: Hope for the Holidays will give inspiration, information and support to survive the holidays while mourning the loss of a loved one, 6-8 p.m. at Ute Pass Cultural Center, Woodland Park. RSVP: 678-0549.

Dec. 6: Electric Moonlight 2018 turns the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mtn Zoo Rd, into a winter wonderland with samplings of food, spirits, music by local musicians, and warming fire pits starting 5:30 p.m. For tickets ($40.75) call 633-9925.

Dec. 6: Opera Scenes Performances

by PPCC music students, 7:30 p.m. at Centennial Campus Theater, 5675 S. Academy Blvd. Free admission; please bring 1-2 non-perishable food items for student pantry.

Dec. 6-8: Christmas in the Gold Camps is a free event, held snow or shine, in Victor and Cripple Creek.

This year’s theme is “O Christmas Tree.” There’s a festival of trees, soup for the soul, a craft fair, choral concert, Christmas Parade, hot

Theatre, 1903 E. Cache La Poudre.

Suggested donation is $20. 357-3080.

Dec. 7: Ornament Auction & Holiday Party at the Cottonwood Center for the Arts, is 4-8 p.m., 427 E. Colorado Ave. Enjoy the music, giveaways, hors d’oeuvres and of course, the auction!

The Flying W Wranglers have been performing classic countr y, western swing and gospel music for over 63 years and lucky for us they’ll be putting on a Holiday Show at Stargazers Theater, 10 S. Parkside, 7 p.m. on Dec.. 8th. Tickets ($20+) will go fast, so call 476-2200 soon!

chocolate, cider, s’mores and more from 9 to 4 each day.

Dec. 6-22: 2018 Holiday Play Festival is a series of short plays by local playwrights that capture the excitement, heartache and joy of the season. The plays include “Getting the Claus Out,” “Gerry Christmas” and “Ralph the Red-Nosed Rain Dog.” Thurs-Sat 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 4, Springs Ensemble

Dec. 7-8: “Holiday Roads,” a holiday concert by Out Loud Colorado Springs Men’s Chorus, Fri-Sat 7:30 and matinee Sat 2 p.m., at First Congregational Church, 20 E. St. Vrain. Seniors pay $18 at the door.

Dec. 7, 8 & 12: Holiday Orchard House Teas & Tours, at Rock Ledge Ranch, 30th St & Gateway Rd., each day at 1 p.m. Reservations required ($30): 578-6777.

Dec. 7: Ugly Sweater Holiday Party, 7-10 p.m. at Whistle Pig Brewing, 1840 Dominion Way. Enjoy chicken eggplant parmigiana dinner and compete for best Ugly and Tacky sweater.

Dec. 8: Holiday Jewelry Trunk Show. Shop for one-of-a-kind jewelry created by Colorado artists at Commonwheel Artists Co-op, 102 Canon Ave in Manitou Springs, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Apple cider and treats will be served.

Dec. 8: Trombone Christmas Colorado Springs, 2 to 3 p.m. at Chapel Hills Mall, 1710 Briargate Blvd. Trombonists, high school and beyond, are welcome to play Christmas tunes!

Dec. 8: Holiday Chocolate Festival – Join in the 10th annual festival with chocolate vendors and entertainers at Colorado Springs Events Center, 3960 Palmer Park Blvd., 11am-5pm.

General admission is $5; or 12 sample tickets are $10.

Dec. 8: Michael Galvin, classical guitarist, performs music with its history at Manitou Springs Heritage Center, 11 a.m., 517 Manitou Ave. Refreshments served and donations

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Happenings Below, in alley behind 718 N. Weber St. Hosted by Momma Kyrah, Heaux Leigh Sheet, Madame LaVeau and Luscious Divine Banks! Cover: $5.

benefit the Heritage Center.

Dec. 9: Tea & Biscuits. It’s a holiday afternoon tea party with live music, holiday boutique, and fundraiser for Harley’s Hope Foundation and Wild Blue Cats, 2-4 p.m. at the Black Forest Community Center, 12530 Black Forest Rd. Tickets: $20.

Dec. 9: Messiah Sing-Along. First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Ave., will accompany and lead the choruses from all three parts of Handel’s Messiah, at 7 p.m. There will be a free will offering.

Dec. 9&12: “White Christmas” – starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, will be on the big screen, 2pm or 7pm at Cinemark Theater (3305 Cinema Pt.) and Tinseltown (1545 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd).

Dec. 9: “An American Nutcracker,” 5 dreams inspired by historical doll stories and set to Tchaikovsky’s romantic music, will be performed at Palmer Ridge High School, 19255 Frontage Rd in Monument, at 2 p.m.

Senior tickets are $15 at tututix.com or 232-5313.

Dec. 12: Blind Boys of Alabama Christmas Show. Great Christmas songs and Gospel classics will be performed 7 p.m. at Ent Center, 5225

Dec. 15: National Wreaths Across America Day -VFW Post 7829 Auxiliary will place sponsored wreaths on the graves of Veterans in the Monument Cemetery, 800 Beacon Lite Rd. To sponsor a wreath ($15) send check to VFW Post 7829, P.O. Box 1512, Monument CO 80132.

First United Methodist Church will offer a delightful way to celebrate the holiday season with their Christmas Spectacular Concert, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m. The chancel choir, chancel ringers, youth chorale and orchestra will all join forces in concert at 420 N. Nevada Ave. Tickets are $15.

N. Nevada Ave. Tickets ($27.50+) 255-3232.

Dec. 12-13: “Cinderella.” Rogers and Hammerstein’s Tony-Award winning Broadway musical may be the highpoint of the season, at Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade. Tickets to either 7:30 p.m. performance are $43+. Call 520-7459 or purchase at the Center box office.

Dec. 13-22: “Yule Be Naughty,” as only the Millibo Art Theatre, 1626 S. Tejon, can create dancing, cabaret singing, comedy and holiday magic!

For tickets ($18+) to 7:30 shows Thurs-Sun., call 465-6321.

Dec. 14-22: “On The Thirteenth Day of Christmas,” an action-packed Christmas farce, will be at Fountain Community Theater, 326 W. Alabama. Tickets to Thurs-Sat shows (2:30 or 6:30) are $8-9 for seniors.

Dec. 14: The Love of Christmas Concert will benefit Tri-Lakes Cares and be held at St. Peter Catholic Church, 55 Jefferson St in Monument at 7 p.m. Donations accepted gladly. There will be carols for the audience to sing and a reception following.

Dec. 14: Drag Show Below -last of the year, 8 p.m. at The Gallery

Noel’s Breakfast Custom Omelet Station | Waffle Station | Scrambled Eggs Apple Wood Smoked Bacon | Seasoned Breakfast Potatoes Maple Link Sausage Buttermilk Pancakes | Maple Syrup and Brown Sugar Oatmeal Sliced Fruit Display | Assorted Breakfast Breads & Pastries

Three Kings Carving

Hand-Carved Prime Rib with Roasted Garlic Au Jus & Rosemary Red Wine Sauce Oven-Roasted Maple Bourbon Turkey Breast & Traditional Turkey Gravy Brown Sugar & Maple Carved Ham with Rum Raisin Glaze

Salads by Turtle Doves Baby Kale Salad | Quinoa Salad | Faro Salad Marinated Vegetable Salad | Couscous Salad

Traditional Christmas Fare Home-style Yams with Brown Sugar & Marshmallows Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes | Mixed Vegetables

Mistletoe Raw Bar Shrimp Cocktail | Crab Legs | Artisan Bread Display

Drummer Boy Station Pan-Seared Salmon with Tarragon & Lemon Butter Sauce Oven Roasted Pork Loin with Apple Cider & Dried Cranberries Herb & Garlic Stuffing

Desserts by Mary Mini Cream Puffs | Eclairs | Cannolis | French Macaroons Apple Crisp | Dessert Shooters | Chocolate Truffles | Bread Pudding ...and much, much more...

Adults $43.95 | 15% Discount for Senior & Military | Children (6-12) $18.95 Kids 5 & Under FREE! | Automatic 22% Gratuity & Tax

Surprise the Kids and come meet Santa Claus!

Reservations Required 2886 S. Circle Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80906 www.HotelElegante.com

Call 719-302-9891

*Advanced Credit Card Payment Required*

Dec. 15: Crossfire Women’s Christmas Tea. Call to reserve seating (650-4336) and bring toiletry items for the needy and your own tea cup. The 2 p.m. tea will be at 2120 E. LaSalle St and costs $6.00 Dec. 15: ‘Star Wars’ Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowsweet Dr., will include: costumed Star Wars Characters, galactic games, tie fighter cookies and Jedi training. Come

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Happenings dressed as your favorite character.

Seniors pay $7.50.

Dec. 15: Old North End Holiday Home Tour is self-guided 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Details and advance tickets ($25) can be bought at Kirkpatrick Bank, 102 N. Cascade Ave. 471-6916.

Dec. 15: Blue Frog with Dave A’Bear, a Manitou Springs native, will put on a ‘Grateful’ jam out at Front Range BBQ, 2330 W. Colorado Ave., at 7:30 p.m. No cover charge but don’t miss the brews, mules and the best Cajun food in town!

Dec. 15: Colorado’s Tribute to the Eagles. The Long Run’s 5 musicians will play Eagles songs starting 8 p.m. at Stargazers Theatre, 10 S. Parkside.

For tickets ($17+) call 476-2200 Dec. 15: Manitou Holiday Fine Spirits & Music Festival. Live music from 2 p.m. til 1 a.m. at six venues in Manitou that will offer free tasters of fine spirits. No cover or tickets, just make a $5 donation to Manitou Music Foundations to get your shot glass.

Dec. 15&31: Branding Iron Trailer Bull Riding, if you want something different during the holidays or on New Year’s Eve! It’s happening at the indoor Owens Livestock Arena of El Paso County Fairgrounds, 366-10th St. in Calhan. Tickets are $10-12.

520-7880.

Dec. 15: Canyon Winds Band Concert presents its “Holiday Festival” at Coronado High School, 1590 W. Fillmore, 2:30 p.m.

Admission is free; contributions are appreciated.

Dec. 16: “Christmas Symphony” with great classics, seasonal favorites and a merry sing-along will be lead

by Colorado Springs Philharmonic and Chorale, 2:30 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave. Dec. 16: A Snazzy Jazzy Christmas Concert with the Swing Factory Big Band will play big band arrangements of Christmas music, 6-8 p.m. at Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave in Woodland Park. Free and donations welcome.

Introducing:

Silver Key

Home Delivered Meals Convenient. Freshly prepared.

Make your life a little easier!

Choose from 3, 5, or 7 day meal plans. Only $5.75 per meal delivered to your home at lunchtime by friendly volunteers. To view this month’s meal choices and for more information, visit www.silverkey.org/home-delivered-meals.

Anyone age 60+ can register for Silver Key Home Delivered Meals by calling 719-884-2370.

Dec. 17: Rat Pack Christmas features Frank, Dean and Sammy’s greatest hits, one night only 7:30 p.m. at Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade.

For tickets ($43+) call 520-7469.

Dec. 18: Create Chocolate Truffles.

Learn to make white chocolate truffles, classic fudge truffles and rum truffles 6-8 p.m. at Gather Food Studio, 2015 W. Colorado. You’ll use chocolate, cream and no cheating!

RSVP ($45): 308-2992.

Dec. 18: “The Best Years of Our Lives” (1946) starring Myrna Loy will be shown at Senior Classic Movies, 10 a.m. at Gold Hills Theatre, 615 W. Midland Ave, Woodland Park. $5.75 includes show &popcorn.

Dec. 19: “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce” will be presented

by Theater Latte Da, 7 p.m. at Ent Center, 5225 N. Nevada Ave. It relives a time when Allied and German soldiers celebrated Christmas together during WWI. For tickets ($27.50): 255-3232.

Dec. 22: “It’s A Wonderful Life” (1946) starring Jimmy Stewart, will be shown for free at Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr., at 1 p.m. Free snacks and drinks, too.

Dec. 23: 107th Traditional Mystery Pageant, a mystery drama that combines Bible accounts and church legends, 4 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 20 E. St Vrain. Free and open to the public.

Dec. 31: New Year’s Eve at the Pikes Peak Center is a Colorado Springs tradition. The Colorado Springs Philharmonic will play big band music of Louis Armstrong, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman, starting 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 575-9632.

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What’s

for

Lunch

Silver Key Connections Cafe’ (previously Golden Circle)

Dec. 25 – Closed

Dec. 13 – Chicken cacciatore Dec. 14 – Salmon in sesame ginger sauce Dec. 17 – Pork carnitas Dec. 18 – Breaded chicken sandwich Dec. 19 – BBQ beef sandwich Dec. 20 – Baked ham Dec. 21 – Baked citrus tilapia Dec. 24 – Closed

Dec. 3 – Broccoli stuffed chicken Dec. 4 – Tuna salad on croissant Dec. 5 – Meatloaf w/gravy Dec. 6 – Chicken Alfredo Dec. 7 – Baked ziti w/sausage Dec. 10 – Manicotti w/marinara Dec. 11 – BLT Dec. 12 – Beef chili w/cheese

Dec. 26 – Chicken a la king Dec. 27 – Pork loin w/gravy Dec. 28 – Sloppy Joe Dec. 31 – Crab cakes Jan. 1 – Closed

Silver Key Home Delivered Meals For

or visit

Penrose Senior Center

info, please call

719-884-2370 www.silverkey.org/home-delivered-meals

Dec. 1 – Riblettes Dec. 2 – Chicken teriyaki Dec. 3 – Broccoli stuffed chicken’ salmon Olympia Dec. 4 – Tuna salad on croissant; meatball sub Dec. 5 – Meatloaf w/gravy; stuffed turkey Dec. 6 – Chicken Alfredo; tamale pie Dec. 7 – Baked ziti w/sausage; stuffed peppers Dec. 8 – Chicken chow mein Dec. 9 – Slow roasted beef Dec. 10 – Manicotti w/marinara; chicken teriyaki Dec. 11 – BLT; egg salad sandwich Dec. 12 – Beef chili w/cheese; shrimp Newberg Dec. 13 – Chicken cacciatore; sausage béchamel Dec. 14 – Salmon in sesame ginger sauce; beef bourguignon Dec. 15 – Meatloaf w/gravy Dec. 16 – Broccoli stuffed chicken breast

Dec. 17 – Pork carnitas; BBQ beef sandwich Dec. 18 – Breaded chicken sandwich; pork schnitzel Dec. 19 – BBQ beef sandwich Dec. 20 – Baked ham; roast turkey Dec. 21 – Baked citrus tilapia; spaghetti w/ meat sauce Dec. 22 – Chicken cacciatore Dec. 23 – Salmon in ginger sauce Dec. 24 – Manicotti w/marinara Dec. 25 – Baked ham Dec. 26 – Chicken a la king; pepper steak Dec. 27 – Pork loin w/gravy; catfish Dec. 28 – Sloppy Joe; breaded chicken & pepper jack cheese sandwich Dec. 29 – BBQ beef sandwich Dec. 30 – Chicken Alfredo Dec. 31 – Crab cakes Jan. 1 – Pork loin w/gravy

For reservations, call 719-884-2304 or visit silverkey.org/connections-cafe

405 Broadway - Penrose - 719-372-3872 Dec. 4 - Chicken and Noodle Dumplings, Mixed Vegetable, Salad Dec. 6 - Tater Tot Casserole, Green Beans/Corn, Fruit Dec. 11 - Beef Shepard Pie, Broccoli Dec. 13 - Baked Chicken, Baked Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables Dec. 18 - Spaghetti and Meat Sauce, Salad, Bread Dec. 20 - Christmas Dinner! Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans Dec. 25 - Christmas Day … Center Closed Dec. 27 - Manager’s Special!

Menu Subject to Change. Suggested Donation $3.

Bread, milk and dessert available with most meals. Lunches served at noon. All Ages Welcome! Our attendance is increasing … We request that you call in advance so we can plan accordingly: 719-372-3872.

Carry out available. Please call between 9:30 and 10 for same day carryouts.

Silver Key Connections Cafe’ sites (previously Golden Circle) 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-plus or disabled residents of any age who reside in the buildings listed below. Meal donation is $2.25 but no eligible person is denied lunch because they can’t pay. Guest lunch is $6. 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 Silver Key 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 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 (residents only)

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 884-2304 1655 S. Murray Blvd.

Serving Lunch 11:30-12:15 weekdays Southview Plaza Apartments 1462 E. Fountain Blvd. 719-884-2304 Serving Lunch 12:00-12:30 weekdays Villa San Jose 719-632-7444 1810 S. Corona Ave. 80905

Lunch 11:30-11:45 Tues, Thurs & Fri. Villa Santa Maria 719-632-7444 405 St. Elmo Ave. 80905 Lunch 11:30-11:45 Monday & Wed. WEST St. Andrews Church 719-685-9259 103 Canon Ave, Manitou Springs Serving Lunch 11:30-12:00 weekdays Westside Community Center 385-7920 1628 W. Bijou St. 80904 Serving Lunch 11:30-12:00 weekdays Woodland Park Senior Center 687-3877 321 N. Pine St. Woodland Park Lunch served 11:45 to 12:15 weekdays

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$11.50 22nd Adult Day Services “HOME AWAY FROM HOME” providing a safe, loving environment where participants an engage in meaningful activities and social interactions for as long as possible - avoiding premature long-term care.

Contact Paula at DayBreak - An Adult Day Program at (719) 687-3000, in Woodland Park at 404 N. State Hwy 67.

COMPASSIONATE SENIOR DAY CARE for loved ones with dementia, Alzheimers or Parkinsons - because caregivers need a break. Music, singing, games and gentle exercise. Nutritious hot lunch is served.

Contact Bonnie, North End Adult Day Care 2704 N. Cascade Ave. (719) 351-8786.

LIFTING SPIRITS SENIOR DAY CARE in a safe, clean home-like Tri-Lakes setting.

Perfect help and professional caring for those who cannot be left alone. Open 6am-6pm Mon-Fri. Friendship, activities, meds given, and health checks. Medicaid accepted. Call Sonja for more details (719) 488-1415, Palmer Lake, 705 Hwy 105.

Bargains $50 or Less BRONCOS CAP, black, Super Bowl XXXII Champions, San Diego, $7. (719) 7498541.

CURIO DISPLAY SHELF, seven cubbies, Amish heart, 25” long, $7. (719) 460-8314 DIABETIC SHOES, BLACK, men’s size 13-med, with foam inserts, brand new, $35. (719) 424-7078 DROP-LEAF DESK, with small compartments and 3 drawers, $40. (719) 434-7743 SELLING SOMETHING FOR $50 OR LESS? Life after 50 will run your 10-word ad for free. (Private party, one per household). Deadline: 22nd. (719) 418-2717.

Business & Legal Services LIVING WILLS AND LAST WILLS $25/ $50; BANKRUPTCY 7’S $200 / $335, DIVORCES $150 / $200. (719) 392-9624 -or(719) 459-8231.

WANDA WORDSMITH IS AVAILABLE for help with writing correspondence, completing forms, or writing resumes. Reasonable fees. Call (719) 694-8836

25 Cemetery Plots & Cremation

Computer / Photo / Video

Funeral Consultation

Aplus Computer Support

$555

Repairs, Laptop, Desktop, Tablets and Phones Software Tune-up, Clean-up, Virus Removal Classes, In-house, Onsite or Remote

Is your family worried about high funeral costs?

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(719) 203-6022

2551 PATRIOT HEIGHTS PATIO HOME in Brookdale Retirement Community. 2 Bedrooms, 1 bath, 1 car attached garage. Lots of storage. Central air. Newer flooring.

Stainless appliances. Washer / dryer in unit. Free Daily Breakfast! Basic cable, trash and all exterior maintenance. $1500 / month. Call Steve (719) 640-3700.

For Sale

or visit us online for more information SIMPLYCREMATIONCO.COM

EVERGREEN CEMETERY CREMATION Estate block 210, space 1203. Current price $2000; asking $1500. (719) 5761260.

FAMILY BURIAL PLOT Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Garden of the Last Supper Lot 10C3, four sites $3200. negotiable. Colorado Springs 719-271-9438 - call Ron. MEMORIAL GARDENS. Two burial plots, easy access, Garden of Good Shepherd.

Seller will pay transfer fee. $2,500 for both (or best offer) (719) 209-0289.

Computer / Photo / Video CLOUTIER FOTOGRAPHIC, formerly Godec’s Photo, provides: Photo Restoration, Archival Quality Photos, VHS/8mm transfered to DVD, 35mm Film Processing, and Artwork Reproduction. Cloutierfotographic. com (719) 634-8833. Mention this Ad for a 10% Discount.

COMPUTER UPDATE & REPAIR $30 per hour. Most jobs require 1 hour. Increase speed or memory, destroy viruses, install anti-virus program, block pop-ups or stop unwanted email, clean up files, and install new programs. Free phone help after the service call. Jeff Towne (719) 574-8505.

LIFE After 50 does not in any way endorse the companies, products or services advertised. Readers should always check references when appropriate.

All real estate advertising is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, creed, ancestry or marital status, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. Advertisements for real estate which are in violation of the law shall not be accepted. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis.

LIFE After 50 assumes no liability for errors or omissions. If promptly brought to our attention, a correction will be published in the next edition.

$16.50

FLAT RATE COMPUTER REPAIR. Most repairs starting at $50. Parts extra if needed. Free pickup and delivery or up to 2 hours of on-site tune-up, virus removal and/or training. 35 Years of experience.

Call Richard Sobe with SOBE I.T. (719) 216-8994. Thank you for looking at my ad.

Delivery

1963 (1st YEAR EARLY) RIVIERA 79K miles, RB 401 Nailhead, original interior, factory color, ‘65 GS wheels, PS, PB & AC. $39,500. Colo. Spgs (913) 709-5151

Homestyle Dinner Meals

Delivered to Your Door Weekly 7 Complete Dinners & Desserts

$ Only

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(719) 426-9841

1964 CORVAIR CONVERTIBLE, all original, everything works and runs great. $7500 /obo. (719) 650-8699 ANTIQUE CEDAR STORAGE CLOSET solid, 68 inches high, 33 inches wide,

For Rent BEAUTIFUL HILLSBOROUGH CONDO in gated community, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, newly painted, new carpet, looks new. For rent $1550/mo. No smoking and no pets.

(719) 271-9814.

ENJOY LIFE AFTER 55 in Circle Drive Senior Citizen Mobile Home Park. Rentals starting at $800 /month includes mobile home, lot rent, trash pickup, water & sewer.

2840 South Circle Dr. (719) 576-1000.

$250.00 (719) 632-7317 APPLIANCES IN A-1 CONDITION Refrigerator with icemaker $175; Gas Dryer, washes heavy loads, $75. Both excellent cond. (719) 434-7743 ASSORTED MILITARY PLASTIC MODEL German and American Vehicles for sale, $10-$35, leave message (719) 282-0649.

404 N. State Hwy 67, Woodland Park, CO

(719) 687-3000 • www.daybreakadp.com Paula Levy, Executive Director

December 2018 For Sale

For Sale

Health & Fitness

SEVEN STATUS SELLS NAME BRAND Clothing, Shoes, Handbags & Jewelry.

20% of Profits help The Exodus Road to rescue victims of human trafficking. University Village, 5012 N. Nevada Ave. Open T-Th 10-6, Fri-Sat 10-8, Sun 12-5.

New, Used and Reconditioned Building Materials & Supplies Furniture and Appliances 411 S. Wahsatch, Colorado Springs (719) 667-0840 MON-SAT 9AM-5PM Donations Accepted at South End of Building Mon-Sat 9:30am - 4:30pm

UNCLUTTER YOUR LIFE - SELL STUFF in Life after 50 Classifieds for as little as $11.50 a month. Write your ad then call 418-2717 by deadline ( the 22nd) to be in our next issue!

Fun & Entertainment

Trusted

Piano Tuning & Repair BARGAIN BOX THRIFT STORE sells clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses, jackets, kitchen goods, linens, decore, books, movies, lots more! Open M-F 10-4, Sat 9:3012:30. Senior Day 10% Off on Tuesdays.

405 S. Nevada Ave (free parking in rear).

Proceeds support Assistance League programs to help families in El Paso County.

BEAUTIFUL ANTIQUE BEDROOM SET, two dressers, head/foot boards for full-size bed, excellent condition, $300 firm. (719) 209-0289

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y Friends

Thrift Store

Donate. Shop.

Find. Repeat!

1605 S. Murray Blvd.

Colorado Springs, CO 80916 Open Monday – Saturday 9 am to 4 pm www.silverkey.org/thrift-store

Wednesday Senior Day:

Save 15%

Every Wednesday, seniors age 60+ receive a 15% discount (excluding items in the Home Medical Equipment Department)

ESTATE SALE IN MONUMENT thru December. Household furnishings, decore, ceramics, figurines, collectibles and jewelry. Everything goes at unbelievably low prices. Great holiday gifts! Call Jack (719) 487-2733.

Give a holiday gift that will become a lasting memory!

An elegant, couples’ massage in your home.

Please call for information about the many services offered by

Scent of Heaven Massage

719-231-9093

CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS Expired, Used or New. Top $ Paid. (719) 7491436.

BOOK ON-LINE AT

BlackForestPiano.com OR CALL 719.425.8845

Registered Piano Technician

CATERING AND SPECIAL EVENTS. Awesome food which includes award-winning green chili, stew, smoked brisket and lots more. Please call us if you need some food for your Christmas party, reunions, weddings, or any other occasions. For more information (719) 271-8914 or (541) 786-9913.

COLORADO SPRINGS BREAKFAST CLUB for Singles 50+ meets on the first Saturday of each month at the Elks Lodge, 3400 N. Nevada Ave. Singles can meet new people and make new friends! Sign in at 8:30 a.m. Buffet Breakfast begins at 9 a.m. To RSVP call: (719) 260-0651 or www.tbc50plus.org CUPCAKES & COCKTAIL PAIRINGS, lots of fun on Thursdays 4-6 Happy Hour at Coquette’s Bistro, 616 S. Tejon Street.

“Always Gluten Free Forever” at Coquette’s.

MAXI’S DANCE PARTY happens every Thursday 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Pikes Peak Aerie Eagles Club, 1050 S. 21st St. Great music geared to ages 50-plus, food and drinks are available for purchase. $5 cover ($2 for Eagles members). (719) 660-1358.

CBD BENEFITS BODY & MIND. Lotions, topical bath salts, beverages, or gummies will ease your arthritis, help you sleep, lessen PTSD symptoms, and reduce stress. Visit Evergreen Cafe, 1442 N. Hancock Ave., near the Senior Center, Mon-Fri 9 to 3.

PURE Colonics A safe, simple, effective way to cleanse the colon without pain or drugs.

• Relieve constipation, gas and bloating • Detox and boost immune system • Maintain regularity

Mention Ad for $10 OFF (858) 230-5973

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Help Wanted CAREGIVER WANTED, PART-TIME. $15/ Hour. Must be a non-smoker and catfriendly. Leave message (719) 572-9346.

CNA’S NEEDED FOR LOCAL CLIENTS in the Colorado Springs area. Call NURSE NEXT DOOR 719 / 368-1695.

PROJECT ANGEL HEART is looking for Saturday morning meal delivery drivers and also meal bag decorators. The project delivers free, nutritious meals to those living with life-threatening illness. For details or to apply, call (719) 323-0084.

SPECIAL KIDS SPECIAL FAMILIES SEEKING DRIVERS for part-time split shift 7-10 a.m. and 2-5 p.m. to drive clients with disabilities. No CDL required. Van/bus provided. Apply online SKSFcolorado.org or call Melvin (719) 447-8983 x12.

USO VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Make a difference in the lives of our active duty military, veterans, and their families.

3-4 Hr Shifts available. Please contact Karla Wright-Giles (719) 524-1043.

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS. Deliver hot meals to seniors. Multiple pickup locations.

If you enjoy visiting with seniors and have a reliable car, contact Silver Key (719) 884-2319.

VOLUNTEERS WANTED AT RESCUED HEARTS UNIQUE BOUTIQUE, an upscale thrift store funding local animal rescue groups. Retail experience helpful. Apply in person at 3314 Austin Bluffs. 4 Hour shifts in this pet-friendly boutique are productive and fun! Must enjoy being around dogs.

WORK 1 DAY A MONTH delivering Life after 50. 2 Routes available. Must be a good driver with valid Colorado drivers license, proof of insurance, have reliable vehicle and be courteous with the public. Call Nancy 719-900-7664. Start date: 1/3/19

Home Repair & Remodeling

STRENGTH AND WEIGHT BEARING -exercise specifically for seniors. Work with experienced, certified and skilled trainer.

Call Vicki Morgan at 719-237-9020 or visit seniorstrength.pro for more information.

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NAVAJO RUG 32”x60”, woven by Arizona Ganado native tribes with classic stepped diamond designs in 1930-1950’s, excellent cond. $250. (719) 749-8541.

ONE COLOR PHOTO & 25 WORDS is $25 and will run for a full month in Life after 50 Classifieds. Call Natalie to get your photo ad into the next issue. (719) 4182717. It’s easy! Deadline is 22nd of the month prior.

Hair & Nailcare

719.667.3700 Job search assistance, résumés, workshops, hiring events, computer training.

*ALL SERVICES FREE

ALL PAINTING & REMODELING Projects. Top quality work at excellent pricing.

Senior and Military discounts. Free estimates. Call Darren (719) 310-6429.

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BACK-PORCH BEAUTY SHOP Affordable Haircuts, Perms, Manicures, Pedicures for Seniors. Centrally Located. Call Today 719477-0141 QUALITY HAIR CARE in Your Home I do Shampoo & Sets, Haircuts, and Perms.

Colorado licensed hairdresser. Pedicures and Manicures, too. 719-330-5251.

Citizens Service Center 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd Mon. - Fri. 8 am - 4:30 pm

ppwfc.org

ADVERTISING SALES STARTING 2019 Media advertising sales experience preferred. Work independently, base salary with generous commission plan. Email resume to Bruce Schlabaugh, bruce.schlabaugh@gmail.com by 12/14.

EXPERT ROOF REPAIR -or- New Roof Installation, if needed. Over 35 years experience repairing or replacing all types of roofing. SKYLIGHTS installed new or replaced, too. Call Don Turner for free estimates and friendly service. (719) 6611593.

GOODMAN HANDYMAN Does Quality Work with Lifetime Guarantees and Free Estimates. All Jobs Considered. (719) 2442871.

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Housecleaning & Laundry Service

In-Home Care Service

In-Home Care Service

Quality Assistance & Care At Home

DRYWALL AND TILEWORK Repairs • Basement Finishes Kitchen or Bathroom Remodeling

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(719) 232-7218 or 390-7779 HANDYMAN SERVICES. ODD JOBS Plumbing, Carpentry, Fences, Decks, Doors, more. (Mowing or yardwork in spring and summer.) John (719) 471-7471.

HONEST HANDYMAN will do small jobs like plumbing, painting, drywall, and other maintenance. Free estimates. Call or text D.A. 719-308-7373

A Clean Home is a Happy Home!

COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL DAILY, WEEKLY OR MONTHLY

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MORE THAN A HANDYMAN. Home maintenance, yardwork, repairs, organize, clean-up. 25% Senior Discount (62+). Call Mike - a senior and veteran. (719) 3384279.

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Insurance

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ONE CALL FOR YOUR INSURANCE: Health coverage, Dental coverage, Vision Coverage. Call your local, licensed independent Humana sales agent today! Bruce Schlabaugh 719-749-8541

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Dave’s Home Improvement All Kinds Home Maintenance & Repairs 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE U.S. NAVY VETERAN

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RESIDENTIAL HOUSECLEANING. All supplies included, affordable, fully insured, 23 years experience. (719) 477-0679

ACORN STAIRLIFT CHAIR, used only 6 months, $1000. will consider payment plan (719) 597-2824

In-Home Care Service

OXYGEN CONCENTRATORS, USED, like new. Everflo $350; Millenium $500; Portable Simply-Go with cart, 2 batteries, charger, $1000 /best offer. (719) 244-6100.

R.A.Y. PLUMBING. CALL FOR ALL YOUR SERVICE NEEDS (719) 491-2848 VASQUEZ POWER & LIGHTING, Master Electrician Brian Vasquez offers friendly service that you can trust. Call anytime for a Free Estimate. (719) 650-1517

Housecleaning & Laundry Service 2 GIRLS ARE READY TO CLEAN! Our services include: deep cleaning, moveouts, from top to bottom, plus laundry service. 30 Years experience. Have it done right. Call us (719) 464-1037.

CALL CATHY’S HOUSECLEANING. Weekly or one-time. My husband will clean gutters, do caulking, garage clean-ups, yard work, or home repairs. Quotes over the Phone- (719) 347-0832.

EXPERTISE HOUSECLEANING, reliable and trustworthy. Senior personal care services are also available. Please call Karen (719) 434-2922.

JC’S HEAVENLY HOUSE CLEANING * Excellent References * More than 15 Yrs Experience *Special Discounts for Seniors *Licensed *Insured. Call Jacqueline Composto (719) 644-8638 QUALITY CLEANING, EXPERIENCED with references. Reliable and efficient. Senior assistance is also available. Tracy (719) 630-8232

Housekeeping & Laundry Meal Preparation ● Personal Care Assistance ● Caring Companionship ● Transportation ● Licensed & Insured ● Local, Family-Owned ●

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CAREGIVER CNA - HONEST, MATURE companion will assist client with driving, meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, medical care, whatever services are needed. Overnights if needed. For information, call anytime. Please leave clear message, name and phone number. Emily 719- 322-5956.

CIRCLE DRIVE SENIOR CITIZEN MOBILE HOME PARK. Rentals starting at $800/mo. Includes mobile home, lot rent, trash pickup, water & sewer. 2840 S. Circle Dr. 719-576-1000.

EVERGREEN PARK MOBILE HOMES ARE FOR SALE, Fillmore St. and Cascade Ave. 55+ Senior Community, small yard, and covered parking. (719) 6361900.

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CAREGIVER FOR LOVED ONES. Can do meal preparation, take to doctor appointments, days or overnights, occasional weekends. Drug-free, have over 35 years experience with great references. Diana (626) 646-8089 PRIVATE DUTY CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT available. 25 Years experience, including Hospice Care. (719) 482-8534

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CAREGIVER, PERSONAL ASSISTANT light cleaning, meal preparation, errands, repair management, and bill paying. So much more! Bonded and insured. Years of kind, customer care! Call Judith (719) 4240960.

NEED A LITTLE HELP? CNA &/OR Caregiver is available. I am honest, dependable and kind. I have a background check and excellent references. Please call Barbara (719) 578-9865.

SENIOR CARE BY ANGELS - Our caring home caregivers help Seniors stay at home. Personal care, meals, light housekeeping. Up to 24-hour care. Top references and criminal background checks. Call VISITING ANGELS today (719) 282-0180

Personals A HANDSOME MOUNTAIN MAN IS HARD TO FIND but not impossible with a personal ad in Life after 50. Tell us a little about you and then what you want in a companion. Responses go to a p.o. box so your privacy is protected. No one will know your address or phone # until you wish to reveal it. Deadline is 22nd. (719) 418-2717.

DO YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT DRIVING? Recently been diagnosed with a new medical condition? Colorado State University Occupational Therapy students would like to learn more about your driving experiences.

Please contact Shea McCowen at CSU (515) 988-9962. All responses will be anonymous.

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Personals Sundays at 10 a.m.

Christian Nondenominational

Traditional Worship Experience

Hymns • Choir • Orchestra Bible Teaching Pastor Drew Stephens

Real Estate

KITTY CARRYING CASE for sale, will work for a mini dog or other small pet too, $10. (719) 460-8314.

SAFE PLACE FOR PETS -Forever Care, Forever Homes! Our Wellness Program provides loving care for the pets of terminally ill masters or owners. 719-359-0201 or safeplacepets.org. 1520 N. Hancock Ave.

Real Estate

The Tandem Two Real estate GRoup

Judy Trout 719-332-8811 Blue Spruce Real Estate 719-636-6223 Doing business the OLD-FASHIONED WAY: YESTERDAY’S VALUES TODAY’S TECHNOLOGY Helping Seniors Make Real Estate Decisions.

(Senior Real Estate Specialists)

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INDEPENDENT FULL-SERVICE BROKER

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(Near Academy & Austin Bluffs) heart-song-church.org

Pets

Wanted

“I do Real Estate the Old-fashioned Way with Honesty, Patience and Integrity.”

Vi Hunt

3815 N. Academy Blvd.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.

And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

Services

(719) 237-4316

Call Vi for a Free Market Analysis Services

PERSONAL ASSISTANT CONCIERGE. General Errands, Home and Office Organization, Vehicle Care, Waiting Service, House-Sitting, House Checks, Grocery Shopping, Gift Baskets, Light Yard Work, Light House Work, Reservations, Tickets, Travel Needs, Packing, Unpacking. Call Angela - Vision Concierge Service 719330-3337.

NEW WINDSHIELDS Installed started at

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TAKING A VACATION? Very responsible senior will care for your home, pets, plants, or car while you’re away. Reasonable fees.

For details, call Sue (719) 302-3338.

FREE Mobile

They Say It, We Do It!

$40 Mobile Rock Chip Repair FREE ROCK CHIP REPAIR IF INSURANCE APPROVED

1950s-1960s LP’s, 78’s and 45’s. Blues, jazz, rock ‘n roll, country, Broadway, movie soundtracks, TV, R&B, soul, children’s, spoken word, etc. I’m a collector, not a business. Call me first - I pay the most for your records. (719) 633-5848.

CASH FOR DIABETIC TEST STRIPS. Expired, Used or New. Top $ Dollar Paid. Call Now (719) 749-1436.

CASH FOR OLD BANKS AND TOYS, presidential pin back buttons, Simpich dolls, military insignia and memorabilia.

Will buy single items or entire collections.

632-9904.

HASTINGS HOME FURNISHINGS will buy quality, pre-owned furniture, antiques, collectibles and entire estates. Please call Terry for appt. (719) 352-5083.

VINTAGE ITEMS WANTED. TOYS, comic books, children’s books, dolls, movie and music posters, Halloween, guitars and amplifiers, and plastic model kits. I’m a collector, not a business. (719) 633-5848.

(719) 440-3771 SENIOR MOVE MANAGERS™

BRAKE SERVICE AND REPAIR, Quality mobile service while you wait in the comfort of your home. Talon Auto Care: 719694-2979. talonautocare.com.

Our mission is to transition seniors and their families comfortably, efficiently and lovingly into the next stage of their lives.

DAN THE CARPET MAN. EXCELLENT carpet repair, wrinkles re-stretched, patches, 48 years experience, very reasonable, guaranteed satisfaction, call 719-2292899.

DO YOU WISH YOU COULD RECORD your personal memories and stories for your family? Would you like help organizing your photos, letters, and memorabilia?

I would be honored to help you preserve your personal history. Please call Marti at (719) 502-0068.

719-428-9271 RELOCATION EXPERTS FOR SENIORS

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ALL ON ONE LEVEL - Senior (55+) Townhouse in La Serena Senior Community, over 2000 sq. feet, 2 bedrms, 2 baths, new wood floors, all appliances, laundry room with washer & dryer, double car garage, nice patio, near Valley Hi golf course, $192,000. FSBO. (719) 229-8689.

BEN IS BUYING HOUSES. If you would like a quick, no-hassle cash sale for your home in “as-is” condition and for a fair price, please call me so we can talk. Ben (719) 492-1671.

Services BEN’S LANDSCAPE, TREE REMOVAL. Also tree trimming and stump grinding.

24/7 Emergency Service. (719) 492-1671.

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Community Centers Colorado Springs Senior Center 1514 N. Hancock - 955-3400 Please stop by or go online to find the full listing of classes, trips and special events at csseniorcenter. com. All classes require registration.

Special Events

Song Spinners Dinner and Show.

Dec. 7, 6-7:45 p.m. $10. Let’s celebrate the holiday season with a fun performance by “The Song Spinners.” The Song Spinners are a group that performs a lively variety show all around Colorado Springs. With their Theatrical Props and costumes, their performance is a crowd pleaser!

Dinner is included with your ticket.

Senior Choral-Holiday Concert. Dec. 11, 1:30-2:30 p.m. & Dec. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Free. Be filled with the Christmas spirit while listening to the classics of the holiday!

Refreshments will be served.

Holiday Krafts, Kookies and Kiddos.

Dec. 12, 1-3. Bring the grandkids or a special child in your life for an afternoon of fun! We will decorate cookies, make a craft, take a photo at our booth and watch a Christmas movie! What a fun way to make a memory.

Gift Wrapping. Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donate. Need help wrapping your Christmas gifts or can’t find the time to get it all done? Let us wrap your gifts! We will set up shop in the lobby and all donations will benefit the Senior Center.

Tunes on Tuesday - Pikes Peak Flute Choir. Dec. 18, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Established in 1984, the Pikes Peak flute Choir is now more of a flute orchestra! From tiny piccolo to the very large subcontrabass flute, our musicians create a rich depth of sound. The 35-plus members range from 16-80!

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- Several classes to choose form including vinyasa, gentle and chair yoga • Drums Alive! - This unique drumming class is different from every other exercise class you’ve tried. It captures the essence of movement and rhythm utilizing drum sticks and a stability ball.

Super fun alert!

• Silver Sneakers Boom – SilverSneaker Classes have now added more options to their class offerings. We are proud to offer SilverSneaker Boom Muscle which is a higher intensity strength focused class. This class incorporates athletic exercises that boost overall fitness. If you are a SilverSneaker member this class is free for you to take.

• Feldenkrais- Awareness thru movement, develops awareness, flexibility, coordination and balance.

• Power Moves - Power Moves provides community exercise, enrichment, education, and empowerment for everyone to get better and stay better. This program provides a supportive exercise environment to optimize brain recovery and repair.

Health Education FREE, but please register. A donation of $1 to the Senior Center is requested.

This is not a complete list.

• Feed Your Brain - Dec. 3,

spirit! Essential to the holiday

10:30-11:30 a.m.

season in Denver, A Christmas

• Hands on Health - Dec.7, 10-11 a.m.

Carol is a joyous and opulent

• Legal and Financial Planning for

musical adaptation that traces

Alzheimer’s - Dec. 11, 10-11:30 a.m.

money-hoarding skinflint

• Eye Health - Dec. 11, 1-2 p.m.

Ebenezer Scrooge’s triumphant

• Nurse Chats: Is it Influenza or a

overnight journey into redemption.

Common Cold? - Dec.12, 10-11 a.m.

This classic tale will move you and

• Stretch Your Grocery Dollar -

delight you! Box lunches will be

Dec. 13, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

provided for the bus ride.

• Breathe and Be - Dec. 13, 10-11 a.m.

Look on our website or call for more class info and to register.

Rosemont Castle Tour and Lunch.

Dec. 13, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. $30.

Built in 1893, this 37-room

Art Classes

mansion was home to the John A.

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. So many to choose from including Drawing, painting, mixed media chair caning and other unique offerings. Call for more info 719-955-3400.

and Margaret Thatcher family and named for Mrs. Thatcher’s favorite flower. Designed by noted New York architect Henry Hudson Holly and spent two years under construction! Nearly all furnishings are original to the home. Lunch

Lifelong Learning

will be on your own at The Cracker

• Ideas for Living Large - Dec. 4 & 11, 10-11:30 a.m. $12

Technology Classes • All about Facebook - Dec. 7, 1-3 p.m. $20

Day Trips

Barrel.

Open Public Dances Every Thursday 1:30-3 p.m. A suggested donation of $3 to the

On Monday, Dec. 3, we will hold a lottery for the following trips! Call or come in between 8-10 a.m. to put your name in the basket.

A Christmas Carol on Broadway.

Dec. 5, 3-10:30 p.m. $70. This is sure to get you into the holiday

band is appreciated. Pick up the schedule of bands at the front desk.

Free Friday Ping Pong Open play from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Fountain Valley Senior Center 5745 Southmoor Drive - 520-6470

Hillside Community Center

Meal Served Daily - Monday-Fridays, noon.

Suggested donation is $2.25 RAMP (Rural Area Meal Program) please call 520-6471 for more information Meals on Wheels please call 884-2300 Transportation please call 520-6472 for additional information. Reservations are required.

Medical Equipment Lending Closet- 392-3500 Thrift Shoppe - Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Fountain Valley Senior Center has bingo four times a month: • Thursday, Dec. 6 – 1 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 10 – 1 p.m.

• Thursday, Dec. 13 – 1 p.m.

• Monday, Dec. 17 – 1 p.m.

Weekly activities at the Fountain Valley Senior Center: • Interpretive Dance: Monday at 10:30 a.m.-Free • Yoga: Monday at 3 p.m. and Friday at 9 a.m.-Free • Blood Pressure Checks every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 10:45 a.m.-Free • Porcelain Class: Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

• Line Dancing: Tuesday at 1 p.m.-Cost $2 • Oil Painting: Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.-Cost $25 for a 4-week course • Quilt Class: Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.-Free

925 S. Institute - 385-7900

• T’ai Chi: Wednesday at 9:30 a.m.-Cost $2 • Harmonizer practice: Wednesday at 2:30 p.m.

• Fitness Walking: Thursday at 10:30 a.m.-Free • Woodcarving: Thursday at 8 a.m.-Cost $2 • Rubber Stamp: Thursday at 10 a.m.-Cost $2 • Wii Games: Friday at 10 a.m.-Free • Chi Kung: Friday at 10 a.m.-Cost $1 • Computer Class: Friday at 10 a.m.-Free • Let’s play cards Monday through Friday from 1-4 p.m.

Additional FVSC December Events: • Barb Bragdon’s musical entertainment on Friday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. with karaoke to follow at 12:30pm.

• The Day Traveler’s meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 1 p.m.

• Macular Degeneration Support Group meets on Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 1 p.m.

• Song Spinners Christmas Dinner Show on Friday, Dec. 14 at 5:30 p.m. (cost is $10) • Biscuits and Gravy on Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 8 a.m. (cost $3.00) • The Fountain Valley Senior Center will be closed on the following days: Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 24 & 25 for the Christmas Holiday.

Silver Key Connections Café – Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-noon.

Reservations required 24 hours in advance at (719) 884-2304. $2.25 per meal suggested donation.

Games at Hillside - Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Billiards cost is $1.

Table Tennis - Wednesdays, 12:45 to 2:30 p.m.

Free to play, donations welcome Seniors on Saturday - Third Saturday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. Iota Beta Omega Chapter Alpha Sorority, Inc. Come enjoy activities, refreshments, games, music and prizes.

Seniors Enjoying Exercise - Wednesdays, 9:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Seniors enjoy exercise and strength conditioning.

December 2018

community centers Meadows Park Community Center 1943 S. El Paso - 385-7940 Exercise Class - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Taught by a certified

instructor, this 45-minute session will make you feel better inside and out.

Tri-Lakes Senior Center 1300 Higby Road, Monument 1300 Higby Road, Monument, CO 80132 (on the campus of Lewis-Palmer High School) Open Monday through Friday, 1-4 p.m., and other days and times to accommodate scheduled events.

Monday Movie Matinee - Mondays, 1-4 p.m. Recent and classic movies with free refreshments and snacks.

Pinochle - Tuesdays, noon-4 p.m.; Thursdays 1-4 p.m.

Line Dancing - Tuesdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m.

Ladies Tea - Third Tuesday of the Month 1-3 p.m. Open to everyone.

Each month is a different theme.

Please bring a salad, side or dessert to share.

Bingo - Third Wednesday, 1-3 p.m.

Prizes galore!

Bridge - Second Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m.

Mah Jong - Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Join us for national Mah Jong.

Foot Care Clinic - Second Wednesday and last Friday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Service by the Visiting Nurse

Association. Thirty-minute appointment for $30. Call 719-577-4448 for an appointment (please no walk-ins). Services include callous and corn buffing; toenail clipping, trimming and filing; circulation check; monofilament test; skin condition check; pulse check in both feet; and foot care education.

Silver Key Connections Cafe Senior Lunch - Monday through Friday, 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Meal served at The Mountain View Mennonite Church, 643 Highway 105, Palmer Lake. Suggested donation is $2.25 each meal.

Tri-Lakes Health Advocacy Partnership Seniors Lunch - Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Meal served at 146 Jefferson Street, Monument (basement of the School District 38 Administrative Building). $3 donation suggested.

Westside Community Center 1628 W. Bijou St. - 385-7920 Crafts Unlimited - Fridays, 9-11 a.m.

No registration fee. Bring materials for the project you are working on, enjoy a beverage, good conversation, and share creative ideas with other crafters.

Silver Key Connections Café - Mondays-Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling 387-6758 or 385-7920. The suggested donation is $2.25.

Lively Discussion Book Club - 2nd Thursdays, 12:30-2 p.m.

SilverSneakers Classic - Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m. This fitness class is designed for seniors who want to improve their general health and well-being and ... it’s fun! For more information,

please call 385-7920 ext. 100. $5 per class if your insurance does not cover it.

VNA Foot Care Clinic - third Wednesday and last Tuesday of each month by appointment only.

The Visiting Nurse Association performs foot care services including: toenail clipping/ trimming/filing, callous and corn buffing, foot care education, blood pressure checks, follow-up with physician as needed. Services are offered in the east building at 1616 W. Bijou St. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 385-7920 ext. 100. Cost is $45 for first visit, $35 thereafter.

Payments can be made at time of appointment.of service.

Woodland Park Senior Center

321 N. Pine Street, Woodland Park - 687-3877 Silver Key Connections Café. Lunch served from 11:45 to 12:15 weekdays. Suggested donation is $2.25.

Monday: Quilting, 9-11:30 a.m.

Bridge, noon-3 p.m.

Tuesday: Catered club luncheon (fundraiser) and program, fourth Tuesdays 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.

Reservations required. $7.50 Wednesday: Exercise Class for Arthritis, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bridge, noon-3 p.m.

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Thursday: Bingo, 10:30-11:30. Free.

Free Blood Pressure checks, second Thursdays 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Advanced Tai Chi, 1-1:30 p.m.

Friday: Exercise Class for Arthritis, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Art class, 1-3 p.m. Different projects every week.

Newcomers welcome.

Saturday: Pancake Breakfast, third Saturdays, 8-11 a.m. All you can eat, $8! Kids six and under are $2!

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New device stops a cold New research shows you can stop a cold in its tracks if you take one simple step with a new device when you first feel a cold coming on.

Colds start when cold viruses get in your nose.

Viruses multiply fast. If you don’t stop them early, they spread and cause New research: Copper stops colds if used early. misery.

But scientists have found a quick ventively. Frequent flier Karen Gauway to kill a virus. Touch it with cop- ci used to get colds after crowded per. Researchers at labs and universi- flights. Though skeptical, she tried it ties agree, copper is “antimicrobial.” several times a day on travel days for It kills microbes, such as viruses and 2 months. “Sixteen flights and not a sniffle!” she exclaimed. bacteria, just by touch.

That’s why ancient Greeks and Businesswoman Rosaleen says Egyptians used copper to purify wa- when people are sick around her she ter and heal wounds. They didn’t uses CopperZap morning and night. know about viruses and bacteria, but “It saved me last holidays,” she said. now we do.

“The kids had colds going round and Scientists say the high conduc- round, but not me.” tance of copper disrupts the electriSome users say it also helps with cal balance in a microbe cell and de- sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a stroys the cell in seconds.

2-day sinus headache. She tried CopTests by the Environmental Pro- perZap. “I am shocked!” she said. tection Agency (EPA) show germs “My head cleared, no more headdie fast on copper. So some hospitals ache, no more congestion.” tried copper for touch surfaces like Some users say copper stops faucets and doorknobs. This cut the nighttime stuffiness if used just bespread of MRSA and other illnesses fore bed. One man said, “Best sleep by over half, and saved lives.

I’ve had in years.”

The strong scientific evidence Copper may even stop flu if used gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. early and for several days. Lab techWhen he felt a cold coming on he nicians placed 25 million live flu fashioned a smooth copper probe viruses on a CopperZap. No viruses and rubbed it gently in his nose for were found alive soon after.

60 seconds.

People have used it on cold sores “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The and say it can completely prevent cold went away completely.” It ugly outbreaks. You can also rub it worked again every time he felt a gently on wounds, cuts, or lesions to cold coming on and he hasn’t had a combat infections. cold since.

The handle is curved and fineHe asked relatives and friends to ly textured to improve contact. It try it. They said it worked for them, kills germs picked up on fingers and too, so he patented CopperZap™ and hands to protect you and your family. put it on the market.

Copper even kills deadly germs Soon hundreds of people had tried that have become resistant to antiit and given feedback. Nearly 100% biotics. If you are near sick people, said the copper stops colds if used a moment of handling it may keep within 3 hours after the first sign. serious infection away. It may even Even up to 2 days, if they still get the save a life. cold it is milder than usual and they The EPA says copper still works feel better. even when tarnished. It kills hunUsers wrote things like, “It dreds of different disease germs so stopped my cold right away,” and “Is it can prevent serious or even fatal it supposed to work that fast?” illness.

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