Life After 50 - May 2018

Vol. 28 No. 5

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Project Healing Waters veteran participant Red nets a fine trout with the assistance of a volunteer mentor. Read more about the program on page 8. Photo courtesy of Project Healing Waters.

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Take a May field trip to the May Natural History Museum Story and photos by Carol Thompson

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f you are driving south on Highway 115 and see a giant black and white Hercules Beetle on your right, you should turn right at the next street Rock Creek Canyon Road. Then, you can treat yourself to one of Colorado Springs most fascinating, interesting and beautiful (yes, beautiful), privatelyowned collections of the world. The James May Natural History Museum is a meticulously-preserved collection of insects from all over the world and includes items rare, endangered, extinct and lovely, including the flashing endangered blue morpho butterfly and the rarest Queen Alexandra’s birdwing butterfly from New Guinea. You will thank your lucky stars you live in Colorado after viewing the 18-inch stick insect (they can grow up to 22 inches) or the venomous scorpion mother who carries her babies on her back. Check out another mother, the praying mantis, who is seen eating her mate after he has fulfilled his reproductive duties. There is one live exhibit, a black widow spider with the red hourglass figure on her back. She is a good mother, who produces two or three egg sacs a year, but the babies lack discipline - they eat each other up until only one survives! At the end of the season, she is let go. When she dies, the red spot disappears. The incredibly beautiful moths, butterflies, grasshoppers’ wings and beetles could be used as jewelry, especially the gold beetle (it looks like 24 karat) and the all silver one. My particular favorites are the black witch moths and the cecropia moths, both of which can be seen occasionally in Colorado when the warm storms of the south blow them in our direction. Of course, many of you will remember the influx of painted lady butterflies late last summer. The hordes actually could be seen on radar and you could count five or six on one flower. Recent technology has discovered these flying insects actually use weather as part of their transitions to new fields. Flying upwards to 1,500 feet, they catch the prevailing winds according to their inner compass on which direction to go. They can fly hundreds of miles in just a few days. Perhaps this is why the lovely black and yellow lace Mourning Cloak butterflies are the last to leave Colorado and the first to return in the early spring. I was fortunate to interview Lou, the lovely granddaughter of the founder of the museum, James May. Nothing about this museum is ordinary, including the history of the family. This is the fifth generation of the May family to run the nonprofit museum and campground. British born Edward May was a collector of insect specimens during the time of Darwin. He and many others were charged with collecting and identifying insects from around the world. Thus, every missionary, merchant, adventurer who left the country would send back samples carefully wrapped in triangular pieces of newspaper, then boxed carefully so as not to be damaged in transit for the royal collection. This followed a rigid method of preservation which is still in use today. That is why some of the items found in this museum are over 100 years old. Edward then moved his family to Brazil, where he ultimately contracted

Lou Steer, left, granddaughter of May Natural History Museum founder James May, and her daughter Carrie York operate the museum.

malaria and died. His son James carried on the collecting tradition for his father, including his traveling. This took James ultimately to South Africa where he was caught up in the Second Boer War. During this war, James was wounded and left for dead before being rescued by members of the Zulu tribe. The Zulu, dead set against the Boers for taking over their lands, were in favor of the British, so they took James to a British aid station where he was given treatment and a long convalescence that enabled him to begin his own private collection. James ultimately moved, married and sired three sons. The eldest, John, had a natural flair for doing things and learned to make airtight cabinets from an old German cabinetmaker. He was just 13 years old when the collection first toured Canada and then the northern U.S. Although this was during the Great Depression, the people flocking to see the collection donated small amounts that kept the family afloat. As they traveled, they passed through Colorado and decided this would be a perfect place for a museum thanks to the low humidity. Colorado also hasn’t many native insects that attack wood, like termites, so grandmother Vicky May bought 180 acres during World War II. John continued his creative talents, making his own cement bricks to begin work on the museum. He had started his own family by this time, and continued showing his collections at flower shows, stock shows, state fairs and any place that seemed like it would draw a crowd. By this time he bought an old truck trailer, piled the glass and wood trays into a collapsible cabinet he had invented and took the whole family around the country along with his

The museum is located at 710 Rock Creek Canyon Road off Highway 115.

collection. “It was a great way to grow up. He’d unload the displays, collapse the cabinet and we’d live in the trailer,” Lou says. The museum started out as a tropical display, since people here had never seen such incredible insects. With over 100,000 items in the collection, most are still foreign in origin although some are from the United States. This is a notable museum, not only for its wide variety of insects but also because it has the distinction of having told Walt Disney “no” when he offered to buy it. Disney had been building his theme parks and toured the May collection with John May in the mid-1950s. Disney made an offer on the entire collection but would not agree to keep the James May Collection name. John felt it was important to keep his father’s legacy intact, so he turned down the offer. The Mays decided to open a branch of the museum about this time at a vacation hotspot in Florida, called Weeki Wachee Springs resort. The gigantic Hercules beetle was built for the resort, but the damp weather and local bugs began attacking

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MUSEUM/from page 4 the collection, so the decision was made to abandon the Weeki Wachee location and return to Colorado. Bees, butterflies, flies, moths, grasshoppers, all have their place in the production of our foodstuffs. Lou’s philosophy is that the earth heals itself if we leave it alone. “Even the beetle destroying our pine trees have natural predators if we give them time,” she said. To increase habitat for butterflies and moths and bees, grow flowers like lilac, milkweed, butterfly bush, flowering shrubs and trees and provide shallow containers of water with pebbles or rocks for them to land on while getting a drink. They need something to rest on while drinking and eating. The proboscis of the butterfly extracts nutrients for them while their wings continue to flutter. This fluttering actually contracts pollen which the carry to the next flower. Butterflies and moths undergo the most fascinating five stages of change from adult to egg to caterpillar to chrysalis to butterfly or moth. “Each change is interesting to watch. We simply must not kill them and must allow some part of our outdoor space to encourage their growth,” Lou said. “Use natural processes whenever possible. I am a big fan of ladybugs which I purchase by the hundreds at most garden stores.” Recently, the museum has been updated and is now handicapped accessible, with larger bathroom doors and ramps. The James May Natural History Museum is open May 1 through Oct. 1. The museum originally allowed tent camping in front of the museum but later built a campground with over 200 campsites for tents or large RVs that includes a washroom, laundromat, picnic tables and hookups. Campers

The museum includes rare and endangered insects from all around the world.

may also pay an additional dollar for a daily fishing permit in their Rainbow Trout stocked lakes. Daily camping rates are: no hookup $37, electric/ water $39, full hookup $43, deluxe $52. Plus tax, of course. To tour the museum, rates are $7 adults (ages 13-59); $6 (ages 60-plus); $5 (ages 6-12). Active military receive a 10 percent discount, as do groups of 10 or more. Groups of 10 or more can arrange an off-season visit. For more information, visit coloradospringsbugmuseum.com or call 719-576-0450.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Lastly, the Hercules Beetle in front is in need of repair due to weatherization and vandalism. Volunteers and/or those with talents applicable to repair can call 719-5760450. Take a lunch to enjoy in the picnic area adjacent to the museum. Don’t forget your camera; the memories of a lifetime will be made here. Plan on spending the day there. If you take kids, they will never forget it. Nor will you!

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Travel After 50

13 quirky roadside attractions in Colorado J

umping in the car for a road trip can evoke nostalgia for a past era in travel — think sightseeing vacations in the family station wagon. Luckily, you can add some classic Americana to your next trip through Colorado by visiting the numerous unique — and sometimes kooky — sights across the state. These lasting relics are perfect for photo ops and tourist bucket lists.

UFO Watchtower, Hooper On a trip to Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, take a detour on State Highway 17 — also called the Cosmic Highway by extraterrestrial buffs — for a chance to spot a UFO. In actuality the watchtower is a 10-foot-tall viewing platform that takes advantage of the remote area’s high elevation. Pass the time with your eyes on the sky, checking out the Healing Garden or even camping on site.

Antique Washing Machine Museum, Eaton Not too far from Fort Collins, avid collector Lee Maxwell has gathered more than 1,000 vintage washing machines, many of which he’s restored to working condition. Dozens of brands and types are represented, along with other old-school household appliances like dishwashers, refrigerators and vacuum cleaners. To see the museum, though, you’ll have to arrange for a tour by phone or email.

The Sasquatch Outpost, Bailey

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Above, three stories of interior rooms, , towers, bridges and even a fire-breathing dragon feature await visitors at Bishop Castle. Below left, Tiny Town in Morrison. Below right, the UFO Watchtower in Hooper

Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch — call the hairy cryptids what you want, there’s no denying their place in folklore. Co-owners Jim and Daphne Myers have dedicated their store in Bailey to all things Bigfoot, selling not only camping, hiking and fishing supplies (handy for those plotting a stakeout in the forest), but also squatchy swag like T-shirts, signs and mugs. Plus, they’ve opened the onsite Sasquatch Encounter Discovery Museum, where you can learn about sightings. After you’ve snapped a photo with the life-sized Sasquatch replica, head down the road to the Coney Island Boardwalk, an iconic roadside hot dog stand that makes an ideal pit stop.

purpose, but presently it functions as an office for a used-car dealership. The history dates to 1932, when a lumber dealer built the walls and floor out of petrified wood, estimated to be more than 175 million years old.

Largest Fork in the U.S., Creede Tucked into southwest Colorado’s San Juan Mountains is the small town of Creede, where you’ll find a giant fork propped up against the side of a building. Forty feet long and weighing more than 600 pounds, the aluminum fork is an art display that was specifically built by the owners of a restaurant and rental cabins to beat out the size of another fork in Springfield, Missouri.

prison facilities and corrections within a historical cell house. Originally the Women’s Correctional Facility that was built in 1935, nowadays you can take an audio tour through 32 cells. Peek in on exhibits and artifacts ranging from infamous inmates to a former gas chamber.

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Petrified Wood Gas Station, Lamar

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Colorado Gators Reptile Park, Mosca What started as a tilapia fish farm north of Alamosa has grown into a sanctuary for alligators, snakes, lizards and tortoises. In addition to education about the animals and a focus on maintaining an ecosystem, there are also classes on reptile handling and gator wrestling, documented by a photographer.

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If you’ve ever wanted to see a castle built with beer cans and other scrap metal, here is your opportunity. Located a few miles north of the New Mexico border, Cano’s Castle is actually several structures that have been under construction since the 1980s and expanded upward over time.

Bishop Castle, Rye Who knew Colorado could lay claim to more than one castle? Southwest of Pueblo, Jim Bishop has been building a stone-and-iron fortress for more than 40 years. Though there has recently been a dispute over the ownership and name, the three stories of interior rooms, grand ballroom, towers, bridges and even a fire-breathing dragon feature all still await visitors.

Junkrassic Park, Cheraw Bent’s Old Fort National Historic Site may draw visitors to the La Junta area, but not too far away is a bonus attraction in Junkrassic Park. Peruse the 80 or so sculptures made out of recycled farm implement metal, ranging from animals to punny notable figures (think: John L. Weigh) and even an oil tower “Awful Tier,”

Key Collection at the Baldpate Inn, Estes Park next to Rocky Mountain National Park, the Baldpate Inn boasts more than idyllic views and cozy accommodations — you’ll also find the largest public key collection in the world. In the early days of the inn the owners gave a key to each visitor, but the interesting keys back to the inn, the years, the Baldpate has amassed 30,000 or so keys (and counting) from all over the world, including Mozart’s wine cellar, Westminster Abbey and the Pentagon.

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Project Healing Waters reels in results with disabled, active vets

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Penrose-St. Francis Health Services celebrates the opening of the Capron Neuro and Trauma Rehabilitation Center, officially open to all patients on May 1, on the sixth floor of St. Francis Medical Center. This new unit will feature a larger area for healing and rehabilitation in a bright, modern environment that is more accessible, offers greater privacy to patients and outstanding care. On hand for the ribbon cutting were, from left, St. Francis Medical Center Chief Administrative Officer Mark Hartman; VP of Operations Calvin Eisenach; PSF Interim CEO Brian Erling; Director of Rehabilitation Dr. Glen House; Dr. Pio Guerrero; Inpatient Rehabilitation Manager Charlotte Jonker; Inpatient Rehabilitation Clinical Manager Theresa Lutze.

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in Summit County, even Wyoming along with a slew of other places, Koloski said. Those trips include single or multiday excursions. Day outings often include breakfast in route, fishing until lunch time, a picnic or barbecue and then more fishing until around 4 p.m. During the offseason, PHWFF offers 17 weeks of classes from fly tying to rod building and fly casting. The organization also hosts a veterans meeting every month. “We’re very active year-round with these activities,” Koloski said. “We fish all these incredible places, and there’s absolutely zero cost to the

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FISHING/from page 8 veterans, which is truly amazing.” Charitable donations and multiple sponsorships enable the organization to serve veterans and military personnel and not charge a dime. Participants are equipped to become life-long fly fishing anglers and are given a rod, reel, line and accessories. Donations and volunteers are always welcome, Koloski added. “You don’t have to be a fly fishing expert to help,” Koloski said. “We have people that help with transportation or help cook.” Since 2007, the Colorado Springs branch of PHWFF has grown into one of the largest of the 206 programs because of the close ties to the military community. The local program has seen an 600 percent increase in participants since 2013. PHWFF has a presence at Fort Carson with the Wounded Warrior Transition Unit, Koloski mentioned. The organization has also partnered with the Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center and has had an office space there since January. “We have seen an increase getting the message out about the program from just foot traffic alone,” Koloski said. He was already an avid fly fisherman, but discovered a new joy of teaching the sport to veterans. Koloski, who attended West Point, found out about Project Healing Waters and immediately wanted to volunteer. “A month later, I was teaching Vietnam Veterans, guys the age of my dad, to fly fish for the first time,” he said. “It was really cool.”

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Fighting feelings and thoughts

o you spend a lot of acted on them. time wondering where I found my way to your less attractive feelings therapy, carrying the and thoughts come from? burden of all those Or trying to make the “wrong and bad feelings.” “really bad ones” go away? It’s a wonder I could We have lots of beliefs walk. I was lucky to find about this part of our a therapist whose humanity: Feelings get us acceptance of me — deinto trouble. We shouldn’t spite what I told him think wicked thoughts. By Nancy Norman — began to lighten my Thinking something is as heart’s burden. bad as doing it. We should It was extraordinary! be judged on what we think and feel. He was saying there needs to be, in a When I was young, I was full of healthy life, a vast difference between “bad” feelings. I felt a murderous how a person feels about having hatred for Lee Harvey Oswald. I feelings and thinking something, and wanted to steal my best friend’s actually doing what they’re feeling or boyfriend. I felt ashamed of my thinking. “Can you see the differdespondency, a sorrow about life itself ence,” he asked, “between feeling like even though we had plenty (a sin slapping someone and actually called “tristitia” in olden times). And I slapping them? And how you judge was certainly angry with God. yourself for both?” He believed, as I do since then, I became more and more that good people have “bad” thoughts depressed. I believed I was bad for feeling what I felt. The more I thought and feelings: plotting revenge after being hurt, fantasizing making love feelings and actions should be judged with someone else’s husband, wanting with the same rigor, the stronger the feelings got and the worse I felt about to hit someone, hating your brother with a passion, to name a few. myself. As I began to loosen my grip on Now, mind you, I hadn’t done this incarcerating belief of “thinking anything. I felt these feelings and or feeling is doing,” I began to feel “unacceptable” thoughts, but had not

freer. First it was scary to “let the feelings be” without fleeing from or attacking them. Then gradually I was able to say, “Oh well, it’s just a feeling. Don’t waste time judging. Work at understanding it.” The huge irony here is that by facing head on the thoughts and feelings that seemed so wrong — without condemnation or flight — they lessened in intensity. I began to understand where they came from and didn’t feel so bad about myself for having them. Trying to squash them had made them bigger! Granted, there are those who are impaired so they cannot separate thoughts and feelings from action and will act on their feelings without regard for self or others. But for most of us regular folks (and we can all be impulsive), we can look at our feelings and thoughts, and trust ourselves to choose what to do. Our thoughts and feelings then become free for the experiencing. Nancy Norman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, musician with The Storys duo and former “Intimacy” columnist for The Wichita Eagle. Email her at nancy@pikespeakpublishing.com.

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A Mother’s Day tribute By Kay Owen-Larson “Honor your father and mother, (which is the first commandment with a promise) That it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth.” Ephesians 6:2-3

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s I think about Mother’s Day coming up, I can’t help but think about my own mom. My mom was a strong, independent and caring mom. That is not to say, we didn’t have our differences, we did. I think most daughters and moms have their times of discord. But today, I would like to focus on the great mom that I was privileged to have in my life. I always knew that my mom loved me unconditionally. She was always there for me in the good, bad and the awful. She was a fierce protector of her children and those that she loved. She was loyal to a fault. She worked very hard in the post-depression days to help provide for her family. She did many jobs including being a welder in the ship yard in Savannah, GA during WW2 when most men were overseas fighting. She loved to cook, it was her favorite hobby in life. She always

remembered her children’s and grandchildren’s favorite meals and would prepare all of them when she knew they were coming. I have her cookbooks still and really enjoy leafing through them and having a good laugh at her notes. She later became a nurse and continued in that line of work until retirement. After retirement, she and my dad began a ministry to those residing in nursing homes. She continued in that ministry until she had a massive stroke. Even after her stroke, when she was unable to walk, talk or eat, she still tried to minister to those around her by holding their hand, sometimes kissing their hands and doing her best to communicate to others that God loved them. She is my hero! She has been gone for many years and I love and miss her to this day. I pray you have a mother in your life that you love and appreciate and if you have that privilege, be sure to convey that to them. To all our moms out there, receive our thanks and love today for all you do. You are a gift from God and we appreciate you. Happy Mother’s Day!

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A Great Place to Grow: Community Gardens By Becky Hurley

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ooking for a way to get meet new friends, get a little exercise and maybe help your community? If so, check out the nearest community garden. Since 2008, Pikes Peak Urban Gardens has helped locals establish start-up plots throughout the Pikes Peak region. Some of the area’s 16 community gardens are managed by PPUG, while others are managed by separate neighborhood groups. Locations can be found throughout El Paso County. On the city’s west side, for example, you’ll find options like Vermijo and Harrison Urban Gardens or the Westside Community Gardens. Westside is especially handy for those who use a wheelchair, offering wider garden paths and 30-inch high planting boxes. In southwest Colorado Springs, new gardeners can learn techniques at the Harlan Wolfe Ranch – or develop a 20-foot by 20-foot boxed plot at Charmaine Nymann Community Garden at Bear Creek Regional Park. Downtown, there’s the new Mid Shooks Run (near the city’s new or Mill Street Community Garden while further south and east, check out plots

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at Duckwood, Fire Station 21 near Peterson AFB, Iron Horse, Ranch or Deerfield Hills locations. And first-timers will find plenty of support. One of PPUG’s goals is to provide education. Newcomers can take classes or get on-site assistance from other gardeners. Each spring, for example, the organization’s founder and retiring president Larry Stebbins (aka “The Garlic Guy,” based on his 12-15 annual varieties) conducts a full

morning’s overview on building and preparing a garden plot, preparing the soil, nurturing plants and harvesting a bonanza. This year’s packed house at Horace Mann School not only learned from a pro, but got a chance to meet with knowledgeable local vendors. In 2008 Stebbins, a former botany, chemistry and biology teacher and school administrator initially led the program under the Pikes Peak Community Foundation’s umbrella.

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By 2016, however, he had formed a separate nonprofit whose mission was to build community gardens. “You’re outside, always learning and you meet incredible people,” Stebbins explains. His own experience began after moving to Old Farm years ago. One day he saw an open garden gate across the street and walked in. “A gentleman named Ernie was working and right away asked, ‘Where’s your hat?’” Turned out Ernie was the garden’s manager. Stebbins decided to pay a $40 plot water fee and planted his own garden. The two men are still friends and discovered they’d both grown up within a mile of each other in Detroit – something they might never have known, had they not met in a community garden. “I call a community garden a “third place,” he says, adding home and work are usually Place No. 1 and No.2. “For some the third place is church – or the corner bar. But for many of us, a community garden is a little like the TV show, ‘Cheers.’ It’s where everybody knows your name and why you came.” Thirty-year gardener – and Bear Creek’s Charmaine Nymann regular

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GARDENS/from page 12 – Kay Gray agrees. Her planting colleagues – the people she meets and works with – have become friends. “You get to know all kinds of folks. There’s Dave, the Master Gardener in my area, Brenda, a former kindergarten teacher or Karen whose plot is across the way. We help each other out with watering or weeding if we’re going to be out of town,” she explains, adding that camaraderie has been a wonderful by-product. But there’s more to Kay’s story. After a big harvest in 2011, she realized that she had raised more than she could use. “Sometimes you trade veggies with other gardeners,” she explains. But the former teacher and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo docent, had another idea. “I began asking zoo commissary staffers, ‘What kind of produce did the zoo need for the animals?’ and “How much was the garden donating annually?’” Today organically raised produce donated by the BCGA has reduced food costs for the zoo with annual donations exceeding 3,500 pounds. Of course Mother Nature can throw you a curve. Colorado’s wind, hail and rugged weeds can be a challenge. Case in point: Just before harvest a couple of years ago – after months of soil work, planting, watering and volunteering – Emily and George Ulrich were ready to harvest a rich crop of kohlrabi, greens, peppers and tomatoes. That year, however, the entire Bear Creek Charmaine Nymann garden was attacked by grasshoppers! “It devastated everything in the garden. Fortunately we had more successful years. And community gardens do a lot of good. You can’t sell your extra produce, but you can give it to the zoo or to a local food bank.” To learn more, visit www.ppug.org or call 719-6513416.

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This is the time of year when your landscape comes to life all on its own. The question is do you need to lend some assistance? All plants store nutrients in their root systems in the fall which provides the energy to come out of dormancy in the spring. Once that energy is used up, we need to replace that food. Trees, shrubs, and ornamental grasses need a balance fertilizer to continue to thrive in your landscape. Do this twice this year, once Photo by Bruce Schlabaugh now and again in about six Rick’s Garden Center has new owners. Pictured, from left, are weeks. Once we get to August, Gail and Mike Estes, former owners, and Dan and Jeana Hopper these plants will begin the the new owners. They look forward to seeing you at this new process of hardening off for the gardening season. next winter battle of survival. veggies they both like an organic food that is Lawns like a higher nitrogen fertilizer to grow dark green and thick. Look for higher in Phosphorus (the middle number of the a slow releasing organic food or a synthetic that formula). Once again the organic option offers a slow, offers both quick and long lasting nutrient. You’ll find that inexpensive fertilizers generally steady feeding and it won’t burn your plants. There’s also the bonus of adding friendly only offer a quick green up but little long term help for your lawn. Avoid Weed N Feed combos bacteria at the same time while keeping your food safe. If this sounds confusing, just call that endanger adjacent trees and shrubs. your local garden center for advice. Whether you are growing flowers or

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LAUGHING MATTERS on your feet—miss a car Submitted by Bob Breazeale payment.” Submit your joke Submitted by A woman has twins and Joseph Hunt Outside a muffler shop: “No E-mail your family-friendly gives them up for adoption. One Plumber: “We repair what appointment necessary; we hear joke to anthony@pikespeakpubof them goes to a family in your husband fixed.” you coming.” lishing.com. Deadline each month Egypt and is named Amal. The On the trucks of a local plumbing company in Outside a hotel: “Help! We is the 20th. other goes to a family in Spain northeast Pennsylvania: “Don’t sleep with a drip; need inn-experienced people.” and they name him Juan. Years call your plumber.” On a desk in a reception later, Juan sends a picture of himself to his mom. At a tire shop in Milwaukee: “Invite us to your room: “We shoot every third salesman, and the next blowout.” Upon receiving the picture, she tells her husband second one just left.” Billboard on the side of the road: “Keep your that she wished she also had a picture of Amal. Her In a veterinarian’s waiting room: “Be back in 5 eyes on the road and stop reading these signs.” husband responds, “But they are twins. If you’ve minutes: Sit! Stay!” On an electrician’s truck: “Let us remove your At the electric company: “We would be seen Juan, you’ve seen Amal.” shorts.” de-lighted if you send in your bill. However, if you In a non-smoking area: “If we see smoking, we don’t, you will be.” What is a grandparent? will assume you are on fire and take appropriate On the door of a computer store: “Out for a Submitted by Abigail Rochester action.” quick byte.” On maternity room door: “Push, Push, Push.” These were taken from papers written by a class In a restaurant window: “Don’t stand there and At an optometrist’s office: “If you don’t see of 8-year-olds. be hungry; come on in and get fed up.” what you’re looking for, you’ve come to the right “A grandfather is a man grandmother.” In the front yard of a funeral home: “Drive place.” “Grandparents don’t have to do anything except carefully; we’ll wait.” On a taxidermist’s window: “We really know be there when we come to see them. They are so In a counselor’s office: “Growing old is our stuff.” mandatory; growing wise is optional.” old, they shouldn’t play hard or run. It is good if On a butcher’s window: “Let me meat your they drive us to the store and have lots of quarters needs.” for us.” At a car dealership: “The best way to get back Twins “When they take us for walks, they slow down past things like pretty leaves and caterpillars.” “They show us and talk to us about the color of the flowers and also why we shouldn’t step on cracks.” “They don’t say, ‘Hurry up.’” “Usually grandmothers are fat, but not too fat to tie your shoes.” “They wear glasses and funny underwear.” “They can take their teeth and gums out.” • Quality timepieces for any budget “They have to answer questions like, ‘Why isn’t God married?’ and ‘How come dogs chase • Over 1000 clocks and 1000 watches on display cats?’” • Service on all makes of watches and clocks “When they read to us, they don’t skip. They don’t mind if we ask for the same story over • House calls for grandfather clock service again.” “Everybody should try to have a grandmother, especially if you don’t have television, because they are the only grownups who like to spend time with us.” “They know we should have snack-time before bedtime and they say prayers with us every time, and kiss us even when we’ve acted bad.” One 6-year-old was asked where his grandma lived. “She lives at the airport, and when we want her we just go get her. Then when we’re done having her visit, we take her back to the airport.”

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By Allison Walden, M.Ed.

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Virtual reality (VR) technology offers an exciting world of possibilities that can allow you to access all corners of the world from the comfort of your living room. computer can be attached to the headset in order to create the images. A growing body of literature establishes VR as a useful tool for older adults, especially those with dementia. Researchers are beginning to use VR headsets with dementia patients in assisted-living facilities and nursing homes to help with relaxation, social connection, and exercise. VR provides an all-immersive world that can engage multiple senses, which has helped patients alleviate chronic pain and anxiety. Researchers are also beginning to incorporate various forms of VR technology to help with cognitive assessments. Through the many studies being conducted, VR technology is considered a feasible and safe option for older adults.

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operating systems. After one purchases a headset, the app store can be used on a smart phone to search for hundreds of VR options. Many of the apps are free or can be purchased for a few dollars. Google Earth is another option that allows you or a loved one to be virtually transported anywhere in the world. Even though VR can unlock innovative ways to stay engaged with the world, bear in mind that nothing can replace actual connection. Spending time with family and friends, going for a walk, reading a book, etc., are still the best ways of staying connected with the world. Consider VR as a wonderful supplement to access activities or places you once enjoyed when doing them in the real world becomes difficult. Bon voyage! Allison Walden, M.Ed., is a Clinical Geropsychology doctoral student at UCCS who is completing her practicum at the UCCS Aging Center. For more information, contact her at awalden@uccs.edu or call the Aging Center at 719-255-8002.

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Support Groups AA has daily meetings in El Paso or Teller counties. For locations, day/time: 719-573-5020 or coloradospringsaa.org.

DSC Stroke Club meets 10 a.m. 2nd Wed. of month at Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock 574-9002.

Adult Protective Services for elderly or disabled in danger of abuse, neglect or financial exploit. El Paso County 444-5755; Teller County 719-687-3335; all others State of Colorado 303-8663433 or call Colorado Aging & Adult Services 800-290-4530. .

Emotions Anonymous, positive program for unsolved emotional problems, 6pm Mondays, First Lutheran Church, 1515 N. Cascade (685-1091) and 2pm Thursdays, 1st Presbyterian Church, 105 N. Weber (338-1878).

Al-Anon, daily meetings for relatives or friends of alcoholics. There are many locations and day/times: call 632-0063 or al-anon-co.org Alzheimers Assn. provides family support, counseling, education. 303-813-1669 x311. American Cancer Society, 1445 N. Union Blvd #100. (719) 635-5101 ext 3. American Stroke Assn, 1365 Garden of Gods Rd #100, (719) 635-7688. Bereavement Support Group is for those who have lost a loved one. Call Steve Fehl 330-6652 for info. Celiac Sprue Assn. support meets 2nd Sat. of month, 10:30 a.m. Contact Marie 572-0548 for location. Centro de la Familia provides support services to Hispanics/Latinos.122 E. Las Animas St. CS 227-9170. Colorado Aging and Adult Services focuses on elderly or disabled at-risk adults, (800) 290-4530 or call Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Adult Protection: (800) 773-1366. Connection Support for those who live with mental illness. Colo. Springs: Mon 6:30 p.m. Woodmen Valley Chapel, 290 E. Woodmen Rd. or Tues 7 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada. Woodland Park: 1st+3rd Mon 6:30 p.m., Mtn View Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Rd. 473-8477 CPR Classes American Heart Assn. Find class times & pre-register: (719) 229-5504. Simple Therapeutics, 3100 N. Academy Blvd. #115. Daddy’s Little Girls brings hope to abuse survivors through the love of Jesus Christ. Caring, empathetic woman invites you to tell your story. 649-9054. Diabetes Care Center (719) 473-7808. Go to: dcccolorado.org

Falcon Senior Services meets 2nd Wed. 11 a.m. Patriot HS, 11990 Swingline Rd. 494-0353. Gamblers Anonymous, for those who want to stop gambling. Meets: Mon. 6 p.m. or Sat. 9 a.m. at Dwelling Place, 508 N. Tejon CS. 855-222-5542 Grief Support Group, meets 2nd Thursday monthly at First Lutheran Church, 1515 N. Cascade CS Fireside Room, 719-687-9204. Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. For phone support through First Presbyterian Church call Nancy 719-578-8007. Grow for Vets, provides veterans with free cannabis as a safe alternative to Rx.Call Dab Lounge, 1532 N. Circle Dr. 471-3398 growforvetscolorado.org. Gun Violence Victims Support Group, for those who witnessed or were injured. Meet and share 5pm on 3rd Tues. of each month, NAMI office, 510 E. Willamette, CS, (719) 473-8477. Hearing Loss Assn. meets 2nd Sat. / month, 1 p.m. Gold Hill PD, 955 W. Moreno. HLAAColoradoSprings@ outlook.com Heroin Anonymous for those with opiate addiction. Tues. 7:30 p.m., 1919 W. Colorado 814-227-4723 or Thurs 8 p.m. 4965 VanTeylingen #I, 337-1964. Later Life Depression Support Group meets 12:30 p.m. every Wed. at the Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock. 719-477-1515. Legal Counseling, free 15 mins. Session on 1st & 3rd Wed.afternoons at Colo. Springs Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock. Call 955-3400 for appt. (No business matters, personal injury or wills) Memory Care Support Group / Springs Ranch, meets Mondays 4:30pm, 3525 Tutt Blvd. RSVP to 472-4959.

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Hancock, apply to SET Medical Clinic, call (719) 776-8877. Springs Ranch Memory Care Support Group meets 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, at 3525 Tutt Blvd. RSVP: 472-4959.

M.S. Support: MEN 11 a.m. Mon., WOMEN 11 a.m. Tues, 1322 N. Academy; Tri-Lakes meets 9 a.m., 2nd Wed./mo. Village Inn, Mnmt. 633-4603

Suicide Prevention Hotline 24/7: 1-844-493-8255.

NAMI Family Support Group for those with family members living with mental illness, Tuesdays 7pm, First United Methodist Church 2nd floor, 420 N. Nevada Ave. or 2nd+4th Mondays 6:30pm, faith-based at Woodmen Valley Chapel, 290 E. Woodmen Rd. Rm 114. NAMI Connection Support for those who live with mental illness, regardless of diagnosis, Mon. 6:30pm, Woodmen Valley Chapel, 290 E. Woodmen Rd. Rm 115 or in Woodland Park 1st+3rd Mon. 6:30pm, Mountain View Methodist Church, 1101 Rampart Range Rd. Narcotics Anonymous service office 2555 Airport Rd. #103. 637-1580. Overeaters Anonymous - if food is a problem - Mon. 5:30 p.m. or Tues. 9 a.m. First Lutheran Church, 1515 N. Cascade. Other meetings: 475-0037. Parkinson’s Support Group (Sept-June) meets 2nd Sat. monthly at First Presbyterian Church, 105 N. Weber St., 10 a.m. and ends with potluck lunch. Project Cope: helps needy CS Utilities customers pay utility bills. Apply at Hanifen Center, 14 W. Bijou M-F 10:30am1pm. 636-2345. Polio Survivors Support Group. Call 763-377-2287 for date, time and location. PTSD Spouse’s Support, UCCS Veteran’s Clinic, 4863 N. Nevada #380, Tuesdays 4 p.m., to register: 255-8003. Senior Victim Advocacy Team, CS Police Dept. 444-7777 or 24-hour pager 444-7000.

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VA Benefits & Entitlements Claims Assistance, Thursdays starting 5 p.m. Call 596-0927 for appt. Bring proof of service (DD214) if the first time filing or VA Rating Decision for continuing claim. Veterans Crisis Line call 1-800-273-8255 Press 1 or for confidential chat, text: 838255 For veterans or their families. Veterans DBSA is open to active, retired and former military with mood disorders, having served any time- regardless of discharge. (Privacy is respected and no records are kept.) Meets Mondays 7 pm, 2132 E. Bijou #112 CS-477-1515 Widowed Persons Grief Support meets 1 p.m. 2nd&4th Fridays at Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock. 594-0276. WINGS Offers Support for survivors of sexual abuse. Women’s group meets 6:30 p.m. Tues. & Thurs. For location (800) 373-8671. Women’s Resource Agency helps you be self-sufficient or find jobs, Tues + Thurs 10am-noon orientation, upper level Citadel Mall. RSVP to 471-3170.

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piKeS peaK library DiStriCt Discovering the Anza Legacy and the Anza-Cuerno Verde National Historic Trail Come hear John Anderson tell the story of Gov. Juan Bautista de Anza & Comanche par Chief Cuermo Verde, both determined to protect their People and preserve their ways of life. He will also talk about the Anza-Cuerno Verde National Historic Trail. Refreshments will be served. Saturday, May 5, 11 a.m. to noon. Manitou Springs Library hosting at the Heritage Center, 517 Manitou Ave.

OCC Art and Wine Walk Join us for a demonstration by a Limon painter J.R. Monks from the Squash Blossom Gallery at the library before the group heads to the gallery for more examples and further insight. The event ends with a trip to The Sweet Elephant for complimentary wine tastings. This event is only for those ages 21 and up. No registration required. Saturday, May 5, 2 to 3:30 p.m. Old Colorado City Library, 2418 W. Pikes Peak Ave.

Crafting with a Cause: Memory Mats Pikes Peak Hospice instructors will show us how to make Memory Mats to be shared in care centers within the community. All supplies and materials provided. Registration required. Saturday, May 26, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr.

Death Cafe At a Death Café people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. Our objective is ‘to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives’. This is a group directed discussion with no agenda, objectives or themes. It is a discussion group rather than a grief support or counseling session. For more information, please see the Death Café website: http://deathcafe.com/ Registration required. Thursday, May 31, 7 to 8 p.m. Library 21C, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr.

Knit One & Crochet Too Bring a project to work on, share ideas, and socialize with fellow yarn crafters. Everyone is welcome. Wednesdays, May 2 and 16, 1:30 to 3 p.m. East Library, 5550 North Union.

Rockrimmon Art Buddies with Deb Ross Join us for art demonstrations and activities or bring your own project to work on and share in a group setting. Local artist and instructor Deb Ross will be on hand to explain and inspire. Basic drawing and painting materials will be available for your projects. No registration required. Thursday, May 3, 1 to 3 p.m. Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr.

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Ruth Holley Crafter’s Group Join the lively group of hand crafters to share ideas, socialize, and work on your own project. All are welcome. Monday, May 14, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ruth Holley Library, 685 North Murray Blvd.

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• Most annuity buyers do it backwards and it’s not their fault! They go looking for a company they’ve heard of, is “top-rated” or “top-performing,” as their first step. • Most annuity sellers are focused on selling not trying to match you with the one that best meets your needs. • When I was in Arizona in 1995, I saw that annuity selling to seniors was running rabid. Hence, I created a step-by-step system that made them successful buyers instead of “sold” casualties. I As you can see, the sequence of when gains and losses occur have a dramatic impact on a portfolio! use the new version today. To•protect your retirement, there portfolio adjustments thatyour you should consider 1. Factor in Create a “Blueprint” forare thefour annuity that best fits needs, thenimplementing: shop, then buy. the “Sequence Of Returns” in your retirement plan as to avoid early losses. 2. Make sure that you secure the income Hereyou’ll are the streams needsteps: to live your desired lifestyle. 3. Make sure the core portion of your portfolio is secure, so market losses don’t alter your lifestyle. 4. Eliminate unnecessary risk and fees from your portfolio. 1. Review and understand the 3 types of guaranteed annuities that are available

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Rick Kelly, CSA how is an Independent Certified Senior Advisorplan with offices Monument and Littleton, CO. He helps 3. Decide long you want your annuity to be in(term) Boomers and Retirees to live safer, more carefree and more certain retirements no matter what the markets do. To 4. Decide what withdrawal features are most important to you request A FREE Copy Of Rick’s Guide “Ignoring These Seven Market Facts Is Hazardous To Your Retirement!” email 5. at With this “Blueprint,” shop marketplace to find the now annuities that best match your “Blueprint.” him rick@rickkellycsa.com or call his the toll-free 24-hour resource line right at 1-800-975-1064.

6. Select a highly-rated company that has the annuity matching your “Blueprint.”

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As you can imagine, Bob was confident and happy about his purchase after we walked through the steps together. If you’re considering an annuity, make your first step “Annuity Protocol.” You’ll be successful with your purchase. Rick Kelly, CSA is an Independent Certified Senior Advisor with offices in Monument and Littleton, CO. He helps Boomers and Retirees to live safer, more comfortable and more certain retirements no matter what the markets do.

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Rebalance your diet S You must ASK for your Discount, or use Coupon! Ace Hardware: Tuesdays 10% off regularly priced items, ages 55+  Albertson’s: 10% off on first Wed of month  Arby's: 10% off food  ARC: 50% off most items Tues. & Sat.  Bargain Box Thrift: Tuesday 10% off  Boston Market: 7% off  Burger King: 10% off  Carmike 10: Seniors pay $4.50-$5/tkt  Carrabbas: 10% off  Chili’s: 10% off  Cinemark Theaters: $5.75/tkt Tickets Tuesday; Senior Day Monday any show $6.25  Colorado Springs Philharmonic: $3 off ticket at Pikes Peak Center box office  COSTCO: Low RX Prices posted at Costco.com (not necessary to be a member)  Culvers: 5% off for 60+  Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off everyday or Mondays $7 Baker’s Dozen (13) Bagels  Evergreen Café: (by Senior Center): 25% Discount  Fine Arts Museum: Free on 3rd Friday of month  Goal Zero (Free) Recycling: 2265 Waynoka Rd.  Golden Corral: M-F 7:30-9:30 Senior Breakfast $5.99 w/free coffee  Goodwill: Wednesday 15% off entire purchase for 55+  Greyhound Bus: Ages 62+ get 5% off fares  ICON Cinema: Senior Mondays $6 & All Tickets Tuesdays $6  IHOP: 10% off  Jason’s Deli: 10% discount Joseph’s: Best Happy Hour 5-7 Mon-Sat.  Josh & John’s Ice Cream: 10% Senior Discount  Kimball’s Peak 3 Theater: Any show $7, ages 65+  Kohl’s: 15% Discount Wednesday for 60+  La Baguette: (Downtown) $1.20 coffee for seniors  McDonalds: Senior Coffee or Soda $.70  Old Country Buffet: 2-4pm M-F Senior Buffet $8.29 w/free drink  Omelette Parlor & O’Furry’s: Buy 1 entree, get 2nd half off (clip coupon)  Perkins: Clip Coupon Deals!  The Pantry: (Green Mtn Falls) Buy 1 meal, get 1 half off! (clip coupon)  Perkins: 55+ menu Picture Show at Citadel Crossing: Tuesday $1.75 all shows  Pikes Peak Philharmonic: $2 off ticket  Ross Dress for Less: 10% off Tuesday for 55+  Schlotzky’s: 10% Discount  SevenStatus: Buy 1 Shirt, Get 1 Free (see coupon)  Sonic Drive-In: 10% off  Wade’s Café: Every day seniors get 10% off  Walgreen’s: First Tues. of month 15-20% off for seniors & military  Wendy’s: Free beverage with any purchase If you'd like a free listing here or to advertise your business more fully in LIFE After 50, call our offices at

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triking a balance between work and home life, friends and family, and hobbies and errands can contribute to a healthy lifestyle. As you look to rebalance certain aspects of your life during the spring season, don’t forget to take your diet into consideration as well. Including grain-based foods as part of a balanced diet – along with proper exercise – can be an essential part of living a healthier lifestyle and can provide numerous health benefits. In fact, the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a 50-50 balance between whole and enriched grains per day for optimal health. Furthermore, research from the Grain Foods Foundation suggests whole and enriched grains supply a variety of key vitamins and minerals, like thiamin, niacin, riboflavin, zinc, selenium and magnesium, and important shortfall nutrients like dietary fiber, iron and folate. Incorporating grains into meals throughout the day, including these under-500 calorie recipes for Grilled Cinnamon French Toast with Granola Crunch and Roast Beef and Arugula Sandwiches featuring whole and

enriched grains, can aid in maintaining a healthy weight. Additional benefits of consuming grains include lowering cholesterol and supporting digestion, while also providing anti-inflammatory nutrients and fiber, which helps fight belly fat. Find more nutritionist-developed, balanced and budget-friendly recipes for every meal at grainfoodsfoundation.org.

Grilled Cinnamon French Toast with Granola Crunch Recipe courtesy of Oroweat on behalf of the Grain Foods Foundation Prep time: 20 minutes Servings: 2 1/2 c orange juice 1/4 c light brown sugar 2 T butter 1 t vanilla 1 c strawberries, sliced 1 banana, thinly sliced 3/4 c milk 1 egg 1 t cinnamon 4 slices whole-grain nut bread 1/4 c granola, for garnish To make sauce: In saucepan, stir together orange juice, brown sugar, butter, vanilla, strawberries and banana. Simmer over medium heat 5-6 minutes, or until flavors have combined, stirring occasionally. To make French toast: In shallow bowl, whisk together milk, egg and cinnamon. Dip slices of bread into milk mixture and cook 2 minutes on

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Happenings concert at 7:30 p.m., Ent Center for th Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave.

Through May 13: “Amadeus.” Players from Colorado Springs Philharmonic joins the UCCS Theatreworks cast for this thrilling story, at Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave. For show times or tickets call 255-3232.

May 9: Mediterranean Diet. It may be the healthiest diet around, with the best tasting foods. Learn how to bring it to your table at the CSU Extension office, 17 N. Spruce St., 1-3 p.m. To register ($15) call 520-7690.

Through May 20: “Fully Committed” is a devastatingly funny one act play about Sam Peliczowski who mans the reservation line at Manhattan’s number one restaurant. It will be performed Fri-Sun. at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale St. For tickets ($18&) call 634-5583. May 5: 2018 Parkinson’s Symposium. Education for Parkinsonians, their families and caregivers will be held 8 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church, 105 N. Weber. St. Admission $6-7.50. To pre-register: 495-1853. May 5: Cinco de Doggo will benefit the Old Mutt Hut, a sanctuary for homeless senior dogs. To ‘raise the woof’ and ‘pawty down’ come to Rilea’s Pub, 5672 N. Union Blvd. from Noon to 3 p.m. to get in on the raffle and enjoy drink specials! May 6: “Broadway at the Peak” offers a full evening of Broadway tunes and melodies performed at 7

May 9: Compassion Fatigue When It Hurts to Care. Find ways to avoid compromising your own health or well-being while taking on too much caregiving. The free class 1:30-3pm will be given at Silver Key, 1655 S. Murray Blvd. RSVP at 884-2300. Habitat for Humanity and Lowe’s invite all women to volunteer their time and energy in building a Habitat at 811 Bunting Ave. in Fountain on May 11-12. No construction skills or experience in Habitat home-building is necessary. To sign up, please call Isaac Ring by May 9: 719-475-7800 ext 102.

p.m. by Woodland Park Community Singers at the Ute Pass Culture Center, 210 E. Midland Ave. May 8&11: Healthy Living for Your Body and Brain. Learn how to optimize cognitive health as we age. On the 8th 8:30 a.m. at the Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock or the 11th

at 11 a.m., Memorial Park Rec Center, 280 S. Union Blvd. Call the Alzheimers Assn. to pre-register: 800-272-3900. May 8: Celebration of Leonard Bernstein as well as greatest hits from American jazz will be sung by the UCCS University Choir, a free

May 9: Meet and Greet the Ukrainians. Manitou Chooses Love 12-day program will start with this cross-cultural dialogue. It’s a free event 7 p.m. at SunWater Spa, 514 El Paso Blvd., Manitou Springs. May 10: Manitou Chooses Love Concert will be an evening of love songs featuring Shawn Gallaway & Friends, 7 p.m. at Manitou Springs City Hall, 606 Manitou Ave. Tickets $10-15.

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Happenings May 10, 12-13: Aida. Presented by Opera Theatre of the Rockies, Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida will premiere at Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave, 7 p.m. on 10&12th, 3 p.m. on the 13th. For tickets ($24&) call 255-3232.

May 13: Happy Mothers Day! All of us at Life after 50 wish you a wonderful day whether you are a mother, grandmother, doting aunt, kindly neighbor lady, step-mother, caregiver, or just have a motherly, nurturing spirit!

May 12: Fashion Show & Designer Handbag Auction benefits the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary programs to benefit children in El Paso County. Fashions by Chico’s with 11 a.m. luncheon at the Broadmoor Hotel West Ballroom. For tickets ($45) call Laura at 660-1949. Free valet parking at west entrance.

May 13: Jukebox! A Pops Concert. The Pikes Peak Ringers will join the Forte Handbell Quartet in concert at First Christian Church, 16 E. Platte Ave., at 3 p.m. It is free and open to the public.

May 12: Mother’s Day Tea, is a traditional event at historic McAllister House Museum. There will be two seatings, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., where scones, finger sandwiches, fruit, tea and dessert will be served. For reservations ($30) call 635-7925. May 12: Super Spring Sale! The Bargain Box Thrift Store, 405 S. Nevada Ave. downtown from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. is selling everything (yes, everything) 50% off their

Grammy Award winners, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer are master musicians with a career spanning over 35 years. Their superb harmonies are backed by guitar, banjo, ukulele, and mandolin as they perform western, folk, gypsy jazz to bluegrass. The two will perform at Front Range BBQ, 2330 W. Colorado Ave., on May 12 starting 7 p.m. There’s no cover but it would be a shame if you don’t order brews and the best Cajun food in town!

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May 13: An Afternoon at the Ballet. For its season finale the Pikes Peak Philharmonic will perform 3 p.m. great orchestral suites from the world of dance, at First United Methodist Church, 420 N. Nevada Ave. Tickets for seniors are $8, with military ID $5. May 13&16: “Sunset Boulevard” See this winner of three Academy Awards on the big screen 2pm or 7pm at Cinemark Theater (3305 Cinema Pt.) and Tinseltown (1545 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd). May 14: Forgotten Fortune: The Story of Sam Strong, Cripple Creek’s Notorious Millionaire. His story will be told by his great-great niece, Angel Strong Smits, at the dinner social of Pikes Peak Posse of the Westerners, 6 p.m. at Colorado Springs Masonic Center, 1150 Panorama Dr. To attend RSVP (& pay $17): 473-0330. May 14: Rising Star Organ Recital. One of our country’s most promising young organists, Josiah Hamill, will perform at 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church, 1515 N. Cascade Ave. Admission is free.

May 12: Rock for Water Benefit Show. Locally popular bands will play at the Ancient Mariner, 962 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, starting 8 p.m. 10 percent of proceeds go May 15: “Psycho” (1960) See Alfred to Pure Water Joy, an aid organizaHitchcock’s most famous thriller at tion in Tanzania dedicated to See HAPPENINGS, page 23 providing clean water. When you’re ready to sell your stamps, coins & collectibles for more, Colorado Stamps & Coins @ TheWorldUnhinged.com will buy them all When you’re ready stamps, andto paysell you your top prices on the coins spot! &

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Senior Classic Movies, 10 a.m. at Gold Hills Theatre, 615 W. Midland Ave., Woodland Park. $5.50 includes popcorn and soda.

May 19: Elk Meadow Hike and Mueller Park Birds. To take the 3 mile hike in Mueller State Park is 9:15-noon and to explore the park’s natural bird habitat (8-9pm) are free events but require a day pass ($8 per vehicle).The park is located at 21045 Hwy 67 South in Divide. 687-2366 x107

May 15: Horses on Rocks. The oldest horse images, painted on cave walls in France and Spain may be over 30,000 years old! Our chapter of Colorado Archeological Society invites you to an illustrated 7 p.m. presentation on painted caves and rocks featuring horses at Fire Station #19, 2490 Research Pkwy. May 15-17: Military and Veterans Employment Expo is a three-day event to help transitioning vets and spouses prepare for civilian careers. The first two days are to learn about specific industries and to work with mentors and on the 17th there will be more than 150 hiring employers from all major industries (IT, healthcare, manufacturing, transportation, security services, federal, state and local governments). The Expo, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., is at the Event Center at Chapel Hills Mall, 1710 Briargate Blvd. and requires no registration. For details or class registration, go to: mvee.org May 16: Rose in May is a winetasting class to learn about the most popular rose wine around the world, presented at 6 p.m. by the Curious Palate at Cordera Center, 11894 Grand Lawn Cir. $40& to attend. RSVP 475-2444. May 18-20: Into Thin Air Autofest. Pikes Peak International Raceway is hosting Formula Drift Pro-Am, PPIR Open Drift, Sat. Night Drag Racing and After-Party, at PPIR, 16650 Midway Ranch Rd., Fountain. Events and Camping costs vary so go to ppir.com or call 382-7223. May 19: Addicts Comedy Tour: Real. Funny. Recovery. Humor heals

Join in celebrating our brave service men and women, past and present, at “Portraits of Liberty,” a musical tribute to our nation’s Armed Forces performed by the USAF Academy Concert Band 7 to 9 p.m. on May 15 at Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade Ave. It is a free event but tickets are recommended, available at Pikes Peak Center or Broadmoor Arena box offices.

all wounds, even overcoming life challenges of addiction recovery. Kurtis Matthews and Andy Gold, with over 41 years of recovery between them, will entertain at Stargazers 1 p.m., 10 S. Parkside Dr. For tickets ($20&) 476-2200. May 19: Run to the Shrine is the only time (7:30-11am) that foot traffic (walk or run) is allowed between the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo and Will Rogers Shrine of the Sun, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd. Cost is $30&. Proceeds help feed and care for the Zoo’s 750 animals. May 19: Vintage Baseball Game, between Stars of the Colorado Territory and the Manitou Springs Heritage Center Lungers, 11:05 a.m. at Roger Maestas Field, 60 Beckers Ln., Manitou Springs. May 19: Public Lands Day Celebration - Starting 8 a.m. enjoy a day of stewardship and recreation in Red Rock Canyon Open Space, Ridge Rd & US-24. Lunch is courtesy

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May 19-20: Roman Festivals presented by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic will delight you with Ravel, Respighi and more. The concert is Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2:30 p.m. at Pikes Peak Center, 190 S. Cascade. For tickets ($24&) 520-7469. May 19-20: Pikes Peak Whittlers’ Circus. Come watch daredevil carvers and woodworkers display, compete, sell and demonstrate their wooden creations 10-5 Sat., 10-4 Sun. at Colorado Springs Shrine Club, 6 S. 33rd St. Admission $2 for seniors. May 20: Traveling Medicine

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Happenings Shows. Pikes Peak Historical Society invites you to learn more about these shows and it’ll cure what ails you! Free event at Florissant Public Library, 334 Circle Dr. 2 p.m. Refreshments served. Please arrive early. 748-8259.

Lots for sale - gifts, books, movies, quilts, collectibles, clothes, jewelry plus baked goods. June 1: Front Porch Singers will perform, at 6 p.m., a cappella songs of hope and harmony, with a little laughter added in, at Community Congregational Church, 103 Pawnee Ave. in Manitou Springs.

May 22: Retreat In Search of Our Spiritual Heart, 9am-3pm at Benet Hill Monastery, 3190 Benet Lane. Journey into the past to understand mystics and their spirituality. To attend ($65) call 633-0655 x132. May 23: Tour of Tough Plants. Experts at Colorado Springs Utilities will show you what low-water plants look like and point out solutions to common landscape challenges at Conservation and Environmental Center, 2855 Mesa Rd. No charge for classes but seating is limited so pre-registration is encouraged at: conservation@csu.org or call 668-8232. May 24 - June 17: “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels.” Enjoy this clever, amusing farce at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, 30 W. Dale. Call 634-5583 for Wed-Sun. times or

Picnic-N-Planes will give you the opportunity on May 23 to see the Air Force Thunderbirds fly in all their glory while observing from a safe and beautiful picnic spot at the Western Museum of Mining & Industry, 225 North Gate Blvd., 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring your own picnic lunch or buy one from the food truck. Admission is $5 per car.

tickets ($20&). May 25: Coffee With a Cop is an informal gathering with friendly officers of El Paso County Sheriff’s Office to have conversations about community matters or your safety concerns, 9 a.m. at R and R Coffee Café, 11424 Black Forest Rd. May 26: Women’s Nature Retreat. Indulge in a day (9am-3pm) for easy

hikes, luscious landscapes, yoga, massage and art. Lunch is included, at Fountain Creek Nature Center, 320 Fountain Ln. Prepaid ($50-55) reservations req’d by 5/24, call 520-6745.

June 2: City Wide Garage Sale benefits Woodland Park HS Key Club and is held 7am-2pm at 102 W. Midland Ave., Woodland Park. (To have your own booth, call 687-3900.)

May 26-28: 43rd annual Territory Days. Exhibits, Native American dancers, entertainers, gun fighters, exhibits, costumed folks, food, craft booths and live music along Colorado Ave. between 23rd and 27th Streets, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Gatherings, Clubs & Organizations 21st Century Toastmasters meets 1 p.m. on Fridays, at 21C Library, 1175 Chapel Hills Dr. 591-8045 ACLU -American Civil Liberties Union. Mission: to defend civil rights and liberties through litigation and advocacy. (303) 777-5482. Air Force Assn. Lance P. Sijan #125 “Force behind the Force” meets 4:30pm, 2nd Tues. of month at MTSI, 985 Space Center Dr., CS. American Legion Post 5, Downtown Spgs, meets 7pm 3rd Thurs monthly, 15 Platte Rd. 632-0960. American Legion Post 209 meets 10 a.m. 2nd Sat. of month, breakfast 9 a.m., 3613 Jeannine Dr. 719-599-8624 American Legion Post 208, meets 4th Thurs. monthly at Patriot Center, 11990 Swingline Rd. off Hwy 24, Falcon. Ed 421-9763. Austin Bluffs Sertoma, 2nd & 4th Wed. 7:15 a.m. cafe breakfast, Valley Hi Golf, 610 Chelton Rd. 632-6806. Black Forest AARP meets noon, 2nd Wed. monthly. Potluck lunch , Black Forest Lutheran Church, 12455 Black Forest Rd. 596-6787 Bridge Players: Duplicate Bridge Mon-Sat. 901 N. 17th St. 634-7250; Colo. Springs Senior Center. Wed+Fri.12:15pm 465-1653. Cheyenne Mountain Poets meets 1st & 3rd Fridays, 2p.m., Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock. 578-9332. Colorado Natives Club meets 5:45 p.m., 4th Thurs. monthly, Inn Garden Plaza, 2520 International Cir. 632-6806. Colorado Rockies Cribbage Club meets Wed. 5:30 p.m. at Elks Club, 3400 N. Nevada. Colorado Springs Chess Club meets 6pm Tues., Acacia Apts ballroom, 104 E. Platte, 459-9612. Colorado Springs Coin Club, 7pm 4th Tues. monthly, Police Dept Comm. Rm, 955 W Moreno. 634-3313. Colo. Springs Numismatic Society, 2pm 2nd Sun. monthly, PD Community 955 W. Moreno, 634-3313 Colo. Springs Scrabble Club, 3 games Mondays 6-9 p.m. at Jason’s Deli, 7455 N. Academy. 332-5141 Colo. Springs Stamp Club 7:30pm 1st Tues. monthly, Penrose Library, 20 N. Cascade, 598-2670. Colo. Springs Toastmasters Club, Mondays 6pm Old City Hall, Kiowa & Nevada Ave. 244-2465. Curiosity Unlimited 9:30am 2nd Fri monthly, free lectures by UCCS professors, University Center Rm 116, 1420 Austin Bluffs. RSVP: 574-1449. DSC BINGO Thursdays starts 12:30, 3440 N. Carefree. 574-9002. Downtown Toastmasters Club, Fridays 12pm, Old City Hall, 107 N. Nevada. 630-0783. Doll Dreamers Club. 10:30am 1st Thurs. monthly, Brookdale Village, 2365 Patriot Heights Dr. 599-7513. El Paso County Dems meets on the 2nd Thursday monthly, 5:30 pm at The Warehouse, 25 W. Cimarron St. 473-8713

monthly, 9a.m. 577-9282 Pikes Peak Woodturners, Bemis Art School, 818 Pelham Pl. 1st Fri. monthly, 5:30 p.m. 683-3350. Rampart Range Blue Star Mothers (of children in the military), meets 2pm 1st Sun/month, Falcon Police Dept, 7850 Goddard (719) 301-9454. Romance Lover’s Book Club, Woodland Park Library, 218 E. Midland Ave. 3rd Wed 1:30pm 687-9281. Rotary Club meets Fridays at 12 noon at The Antlers, 2 S. Cascade Ave. Senior Chats at Rockrimmon to share info and network. Rockrimmon Library, 832 Village Center Dr. Tuesdays 10am Senior Circle Book Club, 2nd Thurs of month 10:30am, Woodland Park Library, 218 E. Midland 687-9281. Sertoma Clubs (9 clubs) meet in Colo Spgs, Mmnt & Ellicott. Find a club near you: 481-2750. Bibs on! For 19 years the Ute Pass Kiwanis Club has hosted “Crabby Tax Night” at the Crystola Roadhouse, just east of Woodland Park. Both seatings on April 15 were packed with rowdy, tax-relieved folks ready to devour all-you-can-eat crab legs. The event is the club’s big fundraiser that helps school age kids in Teller County. If you’d like more information about joining, call club president Loyd Mowery at 719-660-9176.

Enzian Club, American/German speaking social club, 7 p.m. 2nd Tues. monthly, Viking Hall, 1045 Ford St. Helga 495-4150. Falcon Adult Group, meets 1st Wed. monthly, at High Prairie Library, 7035 Old Meridian Rd. in Falcon. Falcon Senior Services meets 11 a.m. on 2nd Wed monthly at Patriot HS, 11990 Swingline Rd., Falcon. 494-0353 or 683-2960. Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship meets for breakfast 8 a.m. Saturdays at Valli High Golf Course, 610 N. Chelton. 596.6560 Raymond. Get Fit in the Garden, 1-3 mile hikes in Garden of the Gods, every Wed. 9 a.m (weather permitting). Sign in at Visitors Center lower lobby, 1805 N. 30th St. 634-6666 x6 . Gold Camp Victorian Society meets 2pm 4th Sun. monthly, Cripple Creek Heritage Center, Hwy 67, 689-0907. Grow for Vets provides veterans with free cannabis as a safe alternative to RX. The Dab Lounge, 1532 N. Circle Dr. 471-3398 or growforvetscolorado. org. High Country Newcomers Club for women, meets 3rd Mon. of month 10am at East Library, 5550 N. Union, Suzi.sdgr@gmail.com Horticultural Art Society - for all gardeners, meets 1st Thurs. monthly 3:30 pm, 222 Mesa Rd. 357-9427 International Dance Club has dances every Saturday 7-10pm, with live bands! Variety of music, Big Band , Swing, Latin, Country, or Polka. $10 per person, 2422 Busch Ave. 598-9774. Korean War Veterans-Dutch Nelson Chapt. meets 3rd Sat. monthly Elks Lodge, 3400 N. Nevada, 237-4461 Latino Nights at Blondies, salsa &

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Colorado Springs Senior Homes - 636-2731 3102 N. Prospect St, Freedom Home – 720-436-3995 10080 Lexington Dr., 80920 Garden Ranch Senior Care - 260-9121 5075 Saddle Dr., 80918 Gentle Care House 1 & 2 1333 Darby St., 80907 The Healthcare Resort of Colorado Springs - 632-7000 2818 Grand Vista Circle Home Care at Popa’s Assisted Living - 330-6882 9340 Burgess Rd., Black Forest, CO 80908 Home Care at Moma’s Assisted Living - 330-6882 2501 Bennett Ave., 80909 Ivy Cottage - 596-0076 2060 Pima Dr., 80915 Ivy Cottage II - 380-7986 1945 Okeechobee Dr., 80915 Kettle’s Assisted Living – 633-2166 1929 Meyers Ave., 80909 Liberty Heights Assisted Living - 481-9494 12105 Ambassador Dr., 80921 Life Quality Homes - Cheyenne Home – 380-7381 427 W. Cheyenne Rd., 80906 Life Quality Homes - Loma Linda - 380-7381 19 Loma Linda, 80906 Life Quality Homes - Woodburn Home - 380-7381 2402 Woodburn St., 80906 MacKenzie Place - The Arbors 633-8181 1655 Elm Creek View, 80907 The Maples at Crestview – 473-6339 1417 E. Buena Ventura, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Medalion Assisted Living - 381-1000 1719 E. Bijou St., 80909

MorningStar at Mountain Shadows – 260-5605 5355 Centennial Blvd, 80919 MorningStar at Bear Creek – 694-1411 2450 Lower Gold Camp Rd, 80906 Myron Stratton Home - Winfield House - 540-3100 2525 S. State Hwy 115., 80906 New Dawn Memory Care – 352-3069 4185 Briargate Pkwy, 80920 New Day Cottages at Turner – 266-1100 1577 Turner Rd, 80920 New Day Cottages at Pine Creek – 266-1100 10975 Howells Rd, 80908 The Orchard at Crestview – 473-6339 1409 E. Buena Ventura, 80909 Palisades at Broadmoor Park - 266-2229 4547 Palisades Park View, 80906 Parkmoor Village Healthcare Center - 550-0200 3625 Parkmoor Village Dr., 80917 Point of the Pines Gardens – 265-0030 330 Elkton Dr, 80907

Security Alternative Care – 390-4721 68 Security Blvd., Security, CO 80911 Solange Assisted Living – 382-4844 10102 Rolling Ridge Rd., 80925 Sunrise at University Park - 268-1818 2105 University Park Blvd., 80918 The Aspen - 719-465-3870, 107 Village Terrace, Woodland Park Union Printers Home - 634-3711 101 S. Union Blvd., 80910 ViewPointe Assisted Living - 528-8000 555 S. Rockrimmon Blvd., 80919 Winslow Court Retirement Community - 597-1700 3920 E. San Miguel, 80909 The Willows at Crestview – 473-1362 1410 E. Buena Ventura, 80909 Whispering Pines at Crestview - 473-6339 1209 E. Caramillo, 80909

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“HOME AWAY FROM HOME” Providing a safe, loving environment where participants can engage in meaningful activities and social interactions for as long as possible - avoiding premature long-term care. Contact Paula at DayBreak - An Adult Day Program at 719- 687-3000, 404 N. State Hwy 67, Woodland Park.

NEWTON LAWN MOWER, cordless, for smaller yards, good condition, $50. Call or text (719) 260-8317.

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 (719) 351-8786.

Business & Legal Services

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 6:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. Friendship, activities, meds given, and health checks. Medicaid accepted. Please call Sonja (719) 488-1415 Palmer Lake, 705 Hwy 105.

Bargains $50 or Less DEEP, DEEP DRAWERS in Hazel’s dresser, made to last, dark solid wood, $40. 460-8314 IVORY ANTIQUED DRESSER with 8 drawers, sturdy, in very good cond. $40. 719-596-9052. KARAOKE VISION Singing Machine, 2 speakers, graphics screen w/lyrics, 16 CD’s, excellent cond. $49. 719-380-9060.

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Caregiver CAREGIVER / COMPANION AVAILABLE for Seniors. Now available for overnights or daytime hourly. Shop, meals, errands, medication reminder. Personal hygiene, bathing, grooming, daily activities, laundry, meticulous organizer. Companionship and Care for you or your elderly loved one. Days/Overnights. 2 Hrs min. Compassionate, mature, patient, caringly thorough and experienced. Pleasant, positive, and congenial attitude. Pet-loving and Nonsmoker. (719) 428-9715. Please leave a clear message. CAREGIVER CNA - Honest, mature companion will assist client with driving, meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, medical care or whatever services are needed. Overnights if needed. For information, call anytime. Please leave clear message, name and phone number. Emily (719) 322-5956.

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GOOD COOKING & COMPANIONSHIP Also will do light housekeeping and run errands if needed. Call Sunny, a Christian lady, and let’s talk. (719) 271-0165 NEED A LITTLE HELP? Serving as a CNA and / or Caregiver. I am honest, dependable and kind. I have a background check and excellent references. Please call Barbara at (719) 578-9865. REMAIN INDEPENDENT. I am a 62 year old retired English teacher. I would like to help you or your loved one remain independent. Help with shopping, transportation, light house maintenance, simple food preparation, information technology and be of good company. davidshults@comcast. net (719) 425-0414 David 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.

Cemetary Plots & Cremation 404 N. State Hwy 67, Woodland Park, CO

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

LIFE after 50 does not in any way endorse the companies, products or services advertised. Readers should always check references when appropriate. All real estate advertising is subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act of 1968, which makes it illegal to advertise any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, creed, ancestry or marital status, or an intention to make such preference, limitation or discrimination. Advertisements for real estate which are in violation of the law shall not be accepted. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised are available on an equal opportunity basis. LIFE after 50 assumes no liability for errors or omissions. If promptly brought to our attention, a correction will be published in the next edition.

Cemetery Plots & Cremation

FAMILY BURIAL PLOT Memorial Gardens Cemetary, Garden of the Last Supper. Lot 10 C3 four sites $4500 negotiable. Colorado Springs 719-271-9438 Call Ron. CRYPT IN MEMORIAL GARDENS, 2014 value $3290. Will sell for $2000. Includes lettering. (719) 590-1141

SINGLE CEMETERY PLOT in Memorial Gardens in the Garden of Getsemane, $600 plus transfer fee. (719) 260-8317.

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 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 service call. Jeff Towne (719) 574-8505 FLAT RATE COMPUTER REPAIR - Most repairs starting at $50. Parts extra if needed. Free pickup and delivery or up to 2 hours of on-site tune-up, virus removal, and/or training. 35 Yrs of experience. Call Richard Sobe with SOBE I.T. 719-2168994. Thank you for looking at my ad.

Delivery or Rides PICK UP AND DELIVER GROCERIES to you for a $25 fee in the Colorado Springs area. Call Del (720) 506-0684

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For Sale

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Fun & Entertainment

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4 KITTEN COLLECTOR PLATES, 1997 Ltd Edition numbered Annaburg decorative plates in sturdy wall frame. Each tile’s design flows into the next. $60. 460-8314. BARGAIN BOX THRIFT STORE sells clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses, jackets, belts, kitchen goods, art, decore & books. Open M-F 10-4, Sat 9:30-12:30. Seniors get 10% off on Tuesdays! 405 S. Nevada Ave (parking in rear). Proceeds support 6 programs to help families in El Paso County.

HAIR ON WHEELS - Haircuts, Perms, Coloring, and Sets for Men and Women, in your home. Call Chris at (316) 847-1001.

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Now Accepting Consignments

Call (719) 632-6693

8:30am-4:30pm Tuesday or Wednesday

2430 S. Academy & Astrozon RossAuction.com NAVAJO GANADO RUG, woven by Arizona Navajo tribe in 1930-50’s, classic stepped diamond design, 32”x60”, in beautiful condition, $375. (payment plan ok) 719-749-8541.

1954 LINCOLN CAPRI TD HARDTOP. Rebuilt engine (317 overhead valves), transmission, front end, brakes, some gauges, power steering, radio, re-chromed bumpers, and new tires. 70,400 miles on car, 1200 miles since rebuilt. A smooth and attractive driver! Price reduced to $18,500. Please call Doyle (719) 332-7664. Colo. Springs.

BACK PORCH BEAUTY SHOP Affordable! Haircuts, Perms, Manicures, Pedicures for Seniors. Centrally Located. Call Today 719-477-0141

QUALITY HAIR CARE in your home. I do shampoo and sets, haircuts, and perms. Colorado licensed hairdresser. Pedicures and manicures. (719) 330-5251.

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For Rent THE VILLA AT SUNNY VISTA, a HUDsubsidized senior and disabled adults apartment complex located at 2480 East Dale Street in Colorado Springs, announces that its waitlist will be closed on May 4, 2018. Any applications received after May 4 will be returned. A notice will appear in this publication when it reopens. The Villa at Sunny Vista is pledged to the letter and spirit of U.S. policy for the achievement of equal housing opportunity throughout the Nation. We encourage and support an affirmative advertising and marketing program in which there are no barriers to obtaining housing because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin.

Hair & Nailcare

ONE PHOTO PLUS 20 WORDS is $19.50 for a month in Life-after-50 classifieds. Call Life after 50 Classifieds (719) 418-2717 to get your ad into our next issue. It’s easy! Deadline: 22nd of month prior. SUPER SPRING SALE, Bargain Box Thrift Store, 405 S. Nevada Ave. Sat. May 12th, 9:30am-3pm. Everything 50% OFF our already low prices! Proceeds benefit Assistance League of Colorado Springs.

GUIDED CHOCOLATE TASTINGS, free bites of barks and chocolate candy on Friday & Saturday nights 7-10 p.m. at Cacao Chemistry, 109 N. Tejon St. (719) 6333686 www.cacaochemistry.com IL TROVATORE OPERA TICKETS (2) at the Central City Opera House, 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 14. Pd $72, will sell for $60. 719-460-8314 Natalie INTERNATIONAL DANCE CLUB - Free Line Dance classes every Saturday 5:456:45 p.m. Lots of fun and great exercise! 2422 Busch Ave. (719) 633-0195 MAXI’S DANCE GROUP - Dance Party every Thursday 6:30-9:30pm at Pikes Peak Aerie Eagles Club, 1050 S. 21st St. Great music geared to ages 50-plus, food & drinks available for purchase. $5 cover ($2 for members). (719) 660-1358 WANTED: A FEW GOOD MEN! Lively, attractive ladies need dance partners (age 50+) to come to Thursday afternoon dances, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Colorado Springs Senior Center, 1514 N. Hancock Rd. Live bands! $3 suggested donation. 719-9553400

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ACUPUNCTURE FOR VETS, active duty military and families. Free auricular acupuncture, to help recover from stress or PTSD. Sessions Wed. 2-4pm 1490 W. Fillmore or 6-8pm VFW 702 S. Tejon. 719330-8788 STRENGTH AND WEIGHT BEARING exercise specifically for seniors. Work with an experienced, certified and skilled trainer. Call Vicki Morgan at 719-237-9020 or visit seniorstrength.pro for more information.

New to Medicare and have questions? I’m a licensed sales agent and can help you find a Medicare plan that’s right for you.

New, Used and Reconditioned Building Materials & Supplies Furniture and Appliances 411 S. Wahsatch, Colorado Springs (719) 667-0840 MON-SAT 9AM-5PM

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Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Donations Accepted at South End of Building Mon-Sat 9:30am - 4:30pm

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PROJECT ANGEL HEART needs volunteers to deliver free, nutritious meals to those living with life-threatening illness. Please apply online: projectangelheart.org USO VOLUNTEER Opportunities. Make a difference in the lives of our active duty and veteran service members, and their families. 3-4 hr Shifts are available. For details, please contact Karla Wright-Giles at kgiles@uso.org or call (719) 524-1043

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VICTORY OUTREACH VOLUNTEERS needed to do home repair, yard work, run errands, do chores, housecleaning, misc etc. Call Nico Hernandez if you can give some time and help the Christian organization Victory Outreach, 627-2455.

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CNA’S NEEDED for local clients in the Colorado Springs area. Call Nurse Next Door 719 / 368-1695. ENGLISH & BILINGUAL Interviewers LUCE Research will hold a hiring event for Interviewers who conduct phone surveys, 9 a.m. to noon on Monday, May 7 at Pikes Peak Workforce Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd. Register at ppwfc.org INNOSOURCE HIRING EVENT May 15 from 1-4pm, Pikes Peak Workforce Center, 1675 Garden of the Gods Rd. InnoSource is currently hiring for full-time In-Bound IT Customer Service Reps, $15.50-$17.50 per hour, with affordable benefits. Register at ppwfc.org or call 719-667-3700. INSOMNIA STUDY participants, ages 60+ to explore impact of online insomnia treatment on sleep quality. Call Katie Johanson (719) 357-6811 to determine eligibility. Total study takes about 100 mins. personal + computer time. At end of study, receive $10 Amazon gift card. MVEE JOB FAIR - Military and Veterans hiring event with more than 150 employers from major industries, no registration necessary, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 17, Event Center at Chapel Hills Mall, 1710 Briargate Blvd. (inside former JC Penney store). PART-TIME WORK FOR FULL-TIME INCOME. Fully vested retirement in 5 years with a health and wellness company. Please call (719) 357-1561.

WORK ONE DAY A MONTH delivering Life after 50 in eastern corridor of Colorado Springs, Falcon to the north and Fountain to the south. Must be able to carry bundles of 40-50 papers into businesses and be friendly, polite with the public. Have reliable, insured vehicle and be a good driver. Call (719) 900-7664 by 5/23 if you’re interested.

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BATHTUB TRANSFER BENCH Shower Chair, adjustable, new - never used, $70. (719) 686-4669

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 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 NEW ROOF INSTALLATION or expert roof repairs. Will replace or install new SKYLIGHTS. Free estimates and friendly service. Don Turner 661-1593 VASQUEZ POWER & LIGHTING, BRIAN VASQUEZ, MASTER ELECTRICIAN, offers friendly service that you can trust. Call for a Free Estimate - (719) 650-1517

Housecleaning & Laundry Services 2 GIRLS ARE READY TO CLEAN! Services include: Deep cleaning, Move-outs, from top to bottom, plus Laundry service. 30 Years experience- have it done right. Call us (719) 464-1037 EXPERTISE HOUSECLEANING, reliable and trustworthy. Senior personal care services are also available. Please call Karen (719) 434-2922. JC’S HEAVENLY HOUSE CLEANING *Excellent References *More than 15 Years Experience *Special Discounts for Seniors *Licensed * Insured. Call Jacqueline Composto (719) 644-8638 RESIDENTIAL HOUSECLEANING, all supplies are included, affordable and fully insured, 24 years experience. (719) 4770679.

Home Care

ALL PAINTING AND REMODELING projects. Top quality work at excellent pricing. Senior and military discounts. Free estimates. Call Darren at (719) 310-6429. GOODMAN HANDYMAN, quality work, lifetime guarantee, free estimates, all things considered. (719) 244-2871 Chad

POWER WHEELCHAIRS, HOSPITAL BEDS, walkers, bath aides, blood-pressure monitors, nutritional supplements and diabetic supplies. (719) 494-7930

Mobile Homes MOBILE HOMES ARE FOR SALE in Evergreen Park, Fillmore and Cascade Ave. 55+ Communities, with small yard and covered parking. 719-636-1900.

Personals ATTRACTIVE LADY, 70, seeking gentleman 60-75 who is intelligent and fit physically, spiritually and financially! For friendship, travel and adventure. Write to Lady #22, c/o Life after 50, P.O. Box 50125, Colorado Springs, CO 80949. FANCY FREE NEEDS FRIEND. Many of my old friends are gone. It’s probably time to run a personal ad in Life after 50. My privacy is protected from wild cats because no one sees my address or phone nu m b e r ( u n t i l I ’ m ready to reveal them). Plus it costs as little as $9.50 a month. You can be a Copy Cat by calling 418-2717. FRIENDLY CHRISTIAN LADY will write your Life Story! (We will meet in a public location.) Call Sunny (719) 271-0165. YOU CAN BE AN INSPIRATION to others. Please give us your testimony (a short paragraph or two) if you have suffered the pain of divorce and are now experiencing the success of remarriage. Testimonies will be included in a book. Fictitious names may be submitted if you choose. Sincerely, Anthony & Deborah Fredrickson fredricksondd@ gmail.com

Pets

PIKES PEAK PET PALS Pet & Home Sitting East Colorado Springs

Extraordinary In-Home Care Services Owned and operated by an experienced Registered Nurse Personal Care | Homemaker Services Companionship | Respite Care Transportation Services

Call Diana for Rates and Available Dates 719-641-1428 B O O BA H N E E D S A LOVING HOME. He’s a handsome tabby mix cat (posing). Moving to place

1755 Telstar Drive Suite #300 Colorado Springs

(719) 619-7211

125 Higginbotham Road Manitou Springs, CO 80829

(719) 685-3520

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Insurance ONE CALL FOR YOUR INSURANCE: Health coverage, Dental coverage and Vision coverage. Call your local, licensed, independent Humana sales agent today! Please call Bruce Schlabaugh (719) 7498541

where pets are not allowed. He’s 2 yrs old, n e u t e r e d , l i t t e r b ox trained, playful and affectionate. $20. 375-0221. SAFE PLACE FOR PETS - Forever Care, Forever Homes! Our Wellness Program provides care for the pets of terminally ill masters or owners. 719-359-0201 or safeplacepets.org. Open weekends at 1141 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs.

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HOME SMART REALTY GROUP

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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.

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CONSIGNMENT of antiques, collectibles, or vintage items. Experts on handling entire estates. Ross Auction, 2430 S. Academy Blvd. (719) 632-6693.

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HOUSE SITTING & PET SITTING. Christian woman is ready to help you. North Colorado Springs, weekdays or weekends. Reliable, with references, and reasonable rates for seniors. (719) 649-9054 Beryl

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I WILL SELL ANYTHING OF VALUE for you- car, truck, camper, motorhome, antiques, etc. There’s no charge until the item is sold (typical fee is 20%). I go to your location, take photos, post ads on different websites & in publications, and deal with buyers. I am not paid until you are paid in cash. Call or text James (719) 650-8699.

YARD WORK, CLEAN-UP, HOME REPAIR, errands, do chores, housecleaning, and many other jobs to help seniors in need. All work is donation-based and performed by Victory Outreach volunteers. Call Nico Hernandez - he’s ready to help! (719) 627-2455.

1950s-1960s LP’s, 78’s and 45’s. Blues, jazz, rock and roll, country, Broadway, movies, TV, R&B, soul, children’s, spoken word, etc. Call me first, I pay the most for your records. 719-633-5848.

BRAKE SERVICE & AUTO CARE Quality mobile service while you wait in the comfort of your home.

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

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KIRBY VACUUMS Colorado Springs area’s only Factory Authorized Service Center - 3672 E. Bijou - (719) 570-1175.

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Wanted 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.

Moving & Estate Sales Pack/Unpack & Settling In

CASH FOR CARS, in any condition. Free tow away. Call 719-323-8121

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

CASH FOR OLD BANKS AND TOYS, Simpich dolls, presidential pin-back buttons, military insignia and memorabilia. Will buy single items or entire collections wanted. (719) 632-9904.

VINTAGE ITEMS WANTED. Toys, comic books, magazines, catalogs, children’s books, dolls, movie & music posters, Halloween, guitars & amplifiers, bicycles, & plastic model kits. 633-5848.

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Here are several of the important month-long events and the causes that they represent. This list is especially relevant for senior citizens. These listings mostly come from two sources: “Chase’s Calendar of Events,” and “A Pilgrim’s Almanac,” by Edward Hays.

the US. During the month of May, the Arthritis Foundation hosts the Walk to Cure Arthritis in more than 100 cities, along with other events to help raise awareness. More information: www. arthritis.org

National Arthritis Awareness Month (May 1-31). An annual By Rick Sheridan National Osteoporoobservance since it was sis Month (May 1-31). founded in 1972 by a Osteoporosis causes bones to become Presidential Proclamation. Arthritis is weak and brittle — so brittle that a a leading cause of disability that minor fall can cause a fracture. The affects more than 50 million people in good news is that Osteoporosis can be

National Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month (May 1-31). This event helps to raise awareness of how to reduce the triggers that cause allergic reactions, such as heating ducts that harbor mold, dust and bacteria. Sponsored by the Asthma

prevented through diet and exercise. More information: www.nof.org

National Physical Fitness and Sports Month (May 1-31). This event was established by the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports in 1983. This month encourages individuals and groups to promote fitness activities, and to get people to reflect on whether they are getting enough exercise on a regular basis. More information: www.fitness. gov National Salad Month (May 1-31). This event has been going on for more than 20 years, and it celebrates healthy eating through salads. More information: www. saladaday.org National Stroke Awareness Month (May 1-31). This annual event

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will tee off with a shotgun start at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 18 at the Colorado Springs Country Club. The tournament honors the great people of this generation and is open to men and women aged 80 or older or anyone will turn 80 within the calendar year. Thanks to sponsors, this nine-hole tournament is free and includes range balls, use of the putting green, green fee, a cart and a lunch buffet that will follow after the tournament. This is an opportunity to play on a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary golf course at no cost! Entry deadline is Monday, June 11, and the tournament is limited to the first 72 players. To register, e-mail Allan Williams at awilliams863@ comcast.net.

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May 4 – Sloppy Joe

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May 24 – Beef stew

May 7 – Chicken ala king

May 16 – Honey curry chicken

May 25 – Pico lime cod

May 8 – Meatball sub

May 17 – Beef stroganoff

May 9 – Baked citrus tilapia

May 18 – Breaded catfish

May 10 – Swiss steak

May 21 – Chicken carbonara

May 11 – Pork green chili

May 22 – Tuna salad on croissant

May 30 – Salmon burger

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1655 S. Murray - Colorado Springs 719-884-2330 May 4 – Sloppy Joe; breaded fish sandwich May 5 – Chicken enchiladas May 6 – Meatloaf w/gravy May 7 – Chicken ala King; roast beef May 8 – Meatball sub; ham salad sandwich May 9 – Baked citrus tilapia; spaghetti w/ meat sauce May 10 – Swiss steak; chef salad May 11 – Green chili; chicken stuffed pepper May 12 – Chief’s choice May 13 – Riblettes May 14 – Stuffed pasta shells; polish sausage May 15 – BLT; turkey ranch club May 16 – Honey curry chicken; grandma’s tuna casserole May 17 – Beef stroganoff; ranch pork chop

May 29 – Baked ham

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May 18 – Breaded catfish; stuffed turkey breast May 19 Chicken ala king May 20 – Meatball sub May 21 – Chicken carbonara; quiche w/bacon & spinach May 22 – Tuna salad; chimichurri pork chop May 23 – Mushroom ravioli; Sole Olympia May 24 – Beef stew; chicken burrito May 25 – Pico lime cod; liver & onions May 26 – Chicken chow mein May 27 – Beef stroganoff May 28 – Sloppy Joes May 29 – Baked ham; tamale pie May 30 – Salmon burger; tamale pie May 31 – Baked ziti; shrimp Newburgh

May 8 - Submarine Sandwich, Macaroni Salad, Peaches, Oatmeal Raisin Cookies May 10 - Spinach Cheese Square, Chicken Caesar Salad May 15 - Chicken Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Veggie May 17 - Smothered Chicken, Cornbread Stuffing, California Vegetable Blend May 22 - Sloppy Joes, Chips, Cole Slaw May 24 - Pasta Primavera, Spinach Salad, French Bread May 29 - Baked Pork Chops, Potatoes, Veggie, Fruit Salad May 31 –Potluck, bring a dish to share

Menu Subject to Change. Suggested Donation $3. Bread, milk and dessert available with most meals. Lunches served at noon. All Ages Welcome! Our attendance is increasing … We request that you call in advance so we can plan accordingly: 719-372-3872. Carry out available. Please call between 9:30 and 10 for same day carryouts.

Golden Circle Meal Sites This program serves nutritious meals in a social group setting to eligible diners. You are eligible if: you are 60+ years old or married to someone age 60+,or disabled and residing in a facility listed below. Meal donation is $2.25 but no eligible person is denied lunch because they can’t pay. Guest lunch is $6.50. Call the number (listed below) for your meal location one day in advance before 2 p.m. No reservations are necessary for Acacia Park Apartments, the Senior Center or Fountain Valley Center. Questions? Call Golden Circle offices at 719-884-2304. CENTRAL Colorado Springs Senior Center 719-955-3400 1514 N. Hancock Ave. 80903 Serving Lunch 11:30-12:15 weekdays 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 at South Murray 884-2304 1655 S. Murray Blvd. Serving Lunch 11:30-12:15 weekdays Southview Plaza Apartments 1462 E. Fountain Blvd. 719-884-2304 Serving Lunch 12:00-12:30 weekdays Villa San Jose 719-632-7444 1810 S. Corona Ave. 80905

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

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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 www.csseniorcenter.com. All classes require registration.

Special Events

Music Trivia with Stacy Gery-Disney Music. May 1, 10-11 a.m. $3 An hour of fun and memories! Our Pianist Stacy will play Disney songs and you, the audience will guess the song, where it comes from, the main character etc… Join us for this popular musical game. Hawaiian Lei Day CelebrationWoodland Park Brass Quintet. May 1, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Free. Lei Day in Hawaii, also referred to as May Day, is a time when Island schools celebrate with music and performances. The Woodland Park Bass Quintet will entertain us. Join us for great Music and Hawaiian influenced refreshments. Living History Series- Baseball in Colorado Springs. May 4, 10-11 a.m. Free. Roger Hadix brings old time baseball to life! From Boulevard Park to Security Service Field, Colorado Springs has been a baseball town. Hear the stories and see rare photos of the D&RG Reds, The CS Millionaires and more! Strings and Things Dulcimer Group. May 9, 1:30-2:30 p.m. $3. This talented group of musicians will delight us with Celtic, Folk and Patriotic music played on the dulcimer, acoustic style. Come ready to have a great time! Mom’s Special Day. May11,

8:30-10:30 a.m. Free. Moms are loved! All moms who visit the Senior Center today will receive a corsage, refreshments and our adoration! We hope to hear lots of stories about your children. Song Spinners Spring Dinner and Show. May 17, 6-8:30 p.m. $10. Kick off your summer with some oldies, but goodies! The Song Spinners performs lively variety shows all around town. With their props and costumes, their performance is a crowd pleaser! Dinner is included in the price of your ticket. Sponsored by Medallion Retirement Community.

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 • Beginning Fencing • Yoga • Drums Alive!® • Zumba® • Silver Sneakers • Pilates • Line Dance classes • Tai Chi

Health Education FREE, but please register. A donation of $1 to the Senior Center is requested. This is not a complete list. • Nurse Chats: Oxygen at Night -

Art Classes

You do not have to be an artist to take an art class! Find your creativity and let it flourish through the variety that we offer. Some classes have additional supply costs. So many to choose from including Drawing, painting, mixed media chair caning and other unique offerings. Call for more info! 955-3400

Lifelong Learning • Simple Signing - May 1-June 19,

Technology Classes • Computer Basics - May 7, 9-10 a.m. $5 • eBay for Buyers - May 10, 10 a.m. to noon $20 • Shutterfly - May 22, 10-11 a.m. $10 • Joining the Twittersphere - May 25, 1-3 p.m. $20

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• Emergency Preparedness - May 7, 1-3 p.m. Free • Beginning Bridge - May 7-July 23, 9-11 a.m. $40

Fountain Valley Senior Center 5745 Southmoor Drive - 520-6470 Hot Noon Meal - Mondays-Fridays, noon. Suggested donation $2.25. Home Delivered Meals (Rural Area Meal Program) Frozen meals delivered to homebound seniors age 60 or older and those not served by Meals on Wheels. Phone 520-6471. Suggested Donation $10 for seven frozen meals, $2.50 each for shelf-stable meals, thaw and serve sandwiches, and “Pic-Nik” Meal Baskets. Transportation - By reservation for medical appointments, grocery shopping, to Senior Center, and to conduct personal business. Transportation’s number is 520-6472. Two working day advance notice is required. Vehicles can accommodate wheelchairs. Donations accepted. Clinics and Services Grocery Shopping - Mondays by appointment only. Call 520-6472. Medical Equipment Loan Closet - Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Free. Classes and Activities Basic Computer Class: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. Call 520-6470. Breakfast Corner - Monday-Friday, 8:30-11 a.m. Birthday Bingo - Fourth Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Four cards for $2. Crochet/Knitting Class - Fridays, 10 a.m. Free.

• Maximize the Value of Your Home - May 9, 10-11 a.m. Free • Consumer Rights Talk - May 10, 9-11 a.m. $5 • Dying is Expensive - May 16, 9-10:30 a.m. Free • Shakespearean Tragedy Series-Othello - May 15/17, 9-11 a.m. $10 • The Celtic Lunar Zodiac - May 22/29,10-11:30 a.m. $12 • High Altitude Baking - May 24th Th 1-2:30 $10 • DeClutter and Downsize - May 23, noon-2 $10 • Using the CS Metro Bus System - May 24, 9-10:30 a.m. Free.

May 2, 10-11 a.m. • Where to Start to Love Your Heart - May 7, 10:30-11:30 a.m. • Healthy Living for your Brain and Body - May 8, 8:30-11 a.m. • Shoulders and Arthritis - May 15, noon-1 p.m. • Preventing and Reversing Alzheimer’s - May 18, 10-11 a.m. • Essential Oils –The Top Ten May 23, 10-11 a.m. • Nurse Chats: Immune System - May 30, 10-11 a.m. • Hips and Arthritis - May 31, noon-1 p.m. Look on our website or call for more class info and to register.

Dancing For Fun and Fitness - Wednesdays, 7 p.m. No charge (donations are accepted). Rubber Stamp Greeting Cards - Thursdays 10-11:30 a.m. Cost is $2 per class, all supplies included. “Harmonizers” Singing Group - Meeting and rehearsal Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. Call Sandy Franklin, 392-9202 for info. Interpretive Dance Class - Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Free. Let’s Play Cards - Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Free. Line Dancing Classes - Tuesdays (Intermediate), 1 p.m.; Fridays (All Levels), 1 p.m. $2 per class. Oil Painting Class - Wednesdays, 8:30 a.m. Porcelain Class - Tuesdays: Classes 9:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. Senior Bowling at Valley Bowl - Mondays and Wednesdays, noon. Tai-Chi and Chi Kung Classes - Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. Cost: $2. Fridays, 10-11 a.m. Cost: $1. Travel Club, meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m. To sign-up for trips call 520-6470. “We Care” Bingo - First Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. Four cards for $2.

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Hillside Community Center 925 S. Institute - 385-7900 Golden Circle Nutrition Program – Tuesday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m.-noon. Reservations required 24 hours in advance at (719) 884-2304. $2.25 per meal suggested donation. Games at Hillside - Tuesday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Billiards cost is $1. Table Tennis - Wednesdays, 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.

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

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

Tri-Lakes Senior Center 1300 Higby Road, Monument 1300 Higby Road, Monument, CO 80132 (on the campus of Lewis-Palmer High School) Open Monday through Friday, 1-4 p.m., and other days and times to accommodate scheduled events. Monday Movie Matinee - Mondays, 1-4 p.m. Recent and classic movies with free refreshments and snacks. Pinochle - Tuesdays, noon-4 p.m.; Thursdays 1-4 p.m. Line Dancing - Tuesdays, 1:15-2:15 p.m. Ladies Tea - Third Tuesday of the Month 1-3 p.m. Open to everyone. Each month is a different theme. Please bring a salad, side or dessert to share. Bingo - Third Wednesday, 1-3 p.m. Prizes galore! Bridge - Second Thursday, 1 to 4 p.m. Mah Jong - Fridays, 1-4 p.m. Join us for national Mah Jong. Foot Care Clinic - Second Wednesday and last Friday, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Service by the Visiting Nurse

Association. Thirty-minute appointment for $30. Call 719-577-4448 for an appointment (please no walk-ins). Services include callous and corn buffing; toenail clipping, trimming and filing; circulation check; monofilament test; skin condition check; pulse check in both feet; and foot care education. Golden Circle Nutrition Program Senior Lunch - Monday and Thursday, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Meal served at 166 Second Street, Monument. $2 suggested donation. Tri-Lakes Health Advocacy Partnership Seniors Lunch - Wednesday, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. Meal served at 146 Jefferson Street, Monument (basement of the School District 38 Administrative Building). $3 donation suggested.

Westside Community Center 1628 W. Bijou St. - 385-7920 Crafts Unlimited - Fridays, 9-11 a.m. No registration fee. Bring materials for the project you are working on, enjoy a beverage, good conversation, and share creative ideas with other crafters. Golden Circle Nutrition Program - Mondays-Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-noon. Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance by calling 387-6758 or 385-7920. The suggested donation is $2.25. Lively Discussion Book Club - 2nd Thursdays, 12:30-2 p.m. SilverSneakers Classic - Wednesdays and Fridays, 9-10 a.m. This fitness class is designed for seniors who want to improve their general health and well-being and ... it’s fun! For more information,

please call 385-7920 ext. 100. $5 per class if your insurance does not cover it. VNA Foot Care Clinic - third Wednesday and last Tuesday of each month by appointment only. The Visiting Nurse Association performs foot care services including: toenail clipping/ trimming/filing, callous and corn buffing, foot care education, blood pressure checks, follow-up with physician as needed. Services are offered in the east building at 1616 W. Bijou St. Appointments are required and can be made by calling 385-7920 ext. 100. Cost is $45 for first visit, $35 thereafter. Payments can be made at time of appointment.of service.

Woodland Park Senior Center

321 N. Pine Street, Woodland Park - 687-3877 Golden Circle Nutrition Program. Lunch served from 11:45 to 12:15 weekdays. Suggested donation is $2.25. Monday: Quilting, 9-11:30 a.m. Bridge, noon-3 p.m. Tuesday: Catered club luncheon (fundraiser) and program, fourth Tuesdays 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. Reservations required. $7.50 Wednesday: Exercise Class for Arthritis, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Bridge, noon-3 p.m.

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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