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The Official Monthly Publication of the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center
MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
2323 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock, CO 80104 Office: 303.688.9498 Fax: 303.814.1035
Email: [email protected] www.castlerockseniorcenter.org www.facebook.com/CastleRockSeniorCenter
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From the Director I love this Irish toast and would like to extend it to all of you! March is packed full of fun. I hope the luck of the Irish is on your side and you get to participate in as many events, activities and outings as you
wish. I hope the weather stays on our side as well.
If you haven’t heard, Motospa has discontinued the discount car wash fundraiser. This was a great program for us. We are looking at other ways to replace this fundraiser and we will let you know when we have something new in place.
One BIG way you can help support the Center is by selecting the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center as your charity of choice with your King Soopers Community Rewards Card. Another is by shopping through Amazon Smiles. Neither of these cost anything nor will they raise your shopping bill. Both businesses give us a rebate based on your shopping totals. These funds are paid by the businesses, not by you. You still receive your rewards, discounts, fuel points, etc. King Soopers funds this program by their sale of gift cards. They charge the businesses a percentage to sell the cards at their stores and then King Soopers pays it forward through the Community Rewards program. King Soopers pays out more than $2.5 million each quarter as a whole. The maximum payout for an individual organization is $125,000 per quarter. Currently we have 79 households supporting the Center and last quarter we received $960.11. Can you imagine what those numbers would be if we could get just half of our membership (570 members) to select the Center as their charity of choice? This program is nationwide, so you can get your kids, grandkids and friends to select us and shop at any of the Kroger family affiliated stores in their areas. Please see www.thekrogerco.com for all their store names. We have some dates set up this month to help you with this registration. You can also stop at the customer service desk right where you shop. Bob Halvorson, Executive Vice President on our Board, is happy to help and will come by your home if you need. (Please see page 6 for details.) Our account name and number for King Soopers is: Castle Rock Senior Center, Inc. #GU314.
For details on how the Amazon Smiles program works see page 6. Again, we are available to help. Fundraising is a very important part of funding the Center, and your help can make all the difference.
~ Debbi
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Recognitions & Volunteering 3
Rockworthy 4
Road to Wellness 5
Fundraising Rocktivities 6
Advertisements 7
Rockin’ Happenings 8
More Rockin’ Happenings 9
Groups & Games 10
Of Interest 11
Calendar 12-13
What’s Going On This Month 14-16
Advertisements 17
Sports Rock & Around Town 18
More Services & Resources 19
Policy Page 20
Our Rockin’ Members 21
What’s Been Happening 22
Rockin’ Activity Sign-Up Sheet 23
WHAT’ S IN SIDE
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS President Phyllis Tumey
Executive Vice President Bob Halvorson
Membership/Outreach Vice President
Lynn Kroloff
Secretary Sherry Fogleman
Treasurer Steve Lockwood
Immediate Past President Doris Rollins
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Activities Patty Hasty
Community Liaison Al Wonstolen
Sports Coordinator Open
Transportation Jon Hendricks
STAFF Executive Director Debbi Haynie
Transportation/Office Manager
Tina Whitby
Project/Event Coordinator Mary Jo Fry
Volunteer Coordinator Juli Asbridge [email protected] Activities Coordinator/Newsletter Editor
Shannon Rutt
Front Desk Coordinator Amber Jackson
Kitchen Coordinator Susan Santamaria-Fenton
ASSOCIATES Accountant Greg Bell, CPA
Legal Advisor Wendy Monteith
Wellness Coordinator Colleen Morton, R.N.
2020 BOARD & STAFF
Thinking about becoming a member?
CRSAC is a membership-based Center that welcomes all those 50-plus. For $36 per year, you will get a $10 discount per
activity, along with other priceless opportunities. To join, stop in at the front desk, or go to www.castlerockseniorcenter.org and
find the fill-in membership form. We can’t wait to meet you!
Doris Rollins Millie Rollins Joe Ruys Kate Ruys Sue Ryerson Rod Sanders Ken Schader Jean Schjodt Jeff Schjodt Mark Schoeberl Shirley Schoeberl Vivien Semryck Terry Shadwick Renate Shafer Pam Shearer Judy Smith Phil Smith Rich Smoski Rita Spreeman Debbie Stenner Kathy Stolcis Brian Svegel Monica Swartwood Pam Thiltgen- Hester Cynthia Timmons
Virgil Flugum Sherry Fogleman Marie Fortin Beverly Frindt Joann Fritsch Jim Gantner Steve Gottula Carrie Grant- McDonald Sandy Guidry Dottie Gunner Karen Hackard Bob Halvorson Linda Halvorson John Hardin Nancy Harrison Patty Hasty Jim Henderson Pat Henderson Jon Hendricks Sandy Hendricks Sandi Hier Andrea Hill Jadie Hoffman Diane Hollberg Charles Holverstott Cherie Holverstott
Charlotte Adair Gail Adams Shelagh Adams Mary Adkins Riley Albertson Nadine Alexander Laurie Armstrong Marilyn Asbridge Susan Balzer Michael Bartlett Alan Bjork Kathy Breth Stella Briganti Jerry Bruno Lorna Buckler Sadie Bush Barbara Cahow Maggie Calvanese Ben Caramella Joanne Carr Franc Cason Beth Claassen Dawn Corbell Pat Cossey Dolores Coyne Joan Cunningham Michelle Daniel Ida DeChellis Jim Decker Jean DiBartolomeo Michael Dockery Paul Donahue Bob Donner Lien Drumwright Patti Ehline Christie Einspahr Eric Elder Pat Eskoz Linda Farley Annie Fischer Nancy Flugum
Phyllis Tumey Lorretta Valle Lizzy VanWinkle Teresa VanWinkle Doug Vinton Melena Vinton Tana Watkins Jim Weglarz Pete Wells Claudia White Steve Williams Sue Williams Candy Witt Al Wonstolen Teri Woody Bill Yoder
Pamela McGowan Teri McLane Cathy McMahon Julia Melville Ed Meserko Gwen Meserko Wendy Monteith Bob Moore Cory Moore Danalee Moore Joyce Morales- Caramella Sharon Morrison Mike Mottice Carol Murino Nicky Nicholas Don Nord Eric Nydam Chris Paladino Jim Paladino Charles Patin Chuck Pauley Gayle Peterson Larry Pratt Steve Pritchard Kathy Pullen Betty Radvich Jene Richardson
Donna Hopkins Roberts Hopkins Mary Hudson Thomas Hykes Maggie Janick Jessica Jenner James Johnson Shirley Jost Julia Keeler Karen Kennett Linnea King Lynn Kroloff Kathy Lacey Rose Legge Lisa Litteken Bill Lobb Steve Lockwood Darlene Lohr Ted Lohr Carl Longhofer Dieter Loose Jim Lundy Judy Marko Don Marshall Joan Marshall Jim Mason Janet Mattheis Daniel Mauck Steve Mauri
THANK YOU TO OUR
January
Thanks
to our Partners:
They donate to us. Please show them your support.
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Volunteer
Appreciation
Luncheon
Friday, May 15 1:00 PM
Sign-up will be available in April at the front desk.
Space is limited.
Baby Shower 4/30 at 1:00 PM
We are giving back and paying it forward by donating to Denver Health Foundation. Items needed include “Baby” fleece or flannel fabric 1-1/2 yards, disposable diapers (size 1 or 2), wipes, onesies,
undershirts, bibs & burp cloths, sleepers & gowns, socks, booties, blankets, sweaters
& clothing (newborn-3 month), baby wash/shampoo/powder/lotion/oil.
Items must be NEW Not accepted: pacifiers, bottles or formula
The collection box will be set out from 3/16-4/13 by the front desk. Stop by and
grab a flyer for additional details.
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You may not realize it but Rita and Gary Spreeman bring a touch of Hollywood to the Center. “Always take an evening gown,” Rita suggests, saying you never know what stars you’ll meet or events you may attend. Our story begins in southeast Michigan. Gary and Rita met when she was working at her parents’ bar that was the “hot spot” in town. Rita knew Gary’s brother and sister, but not Gary who had been serving in Vietnam. He came in with his friends on the night she told her parents she would fill in so they could have a night out. She served Gary a beer and he came back later that evening to ask her out. They’ve been married 47 years and have three daughters, Heather, Kelly and Sarah. They also have 5 grandchildren (two boys and three girls), ranging in ages from 21 to 12. They all live nearby so they have fun shopping, vacationing and going to sporting events. Gary still owns a 550-acre family farm in Michigan. “They didn’t get the memo,” Gary says of finding the wonderful state of Colorado. Rita and Gary arrived in southwest Denver in the early 1980s and to the Castle Rock area in 2002. They also lived in Scituate, Massachusetts, where Rita says the nor’easter winters were terrible. Gary’s career working for Commonwealth Theaters, eventually acquired by United Artists, is what took them across the country. Gary worked in supply for mall multiplexes so he made sure theaters had everything they needed from seats, the right size screens, sound systems, projection and automation. He was a member of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers. He
was nominated for an Oscar in technological achievement for creating a sound system, used in UA theaters, rivaling the popular Dolby System. This award is an honorary award given to those whose technical accomplishments have contributed to the progress of the motion picture industry. Throughout his career, Rita and Gary have met stars such as Sofia Loren, Sylvester Stallone, Warren Beatty, Burt Reynolds and many more. Gary also has met Ronald and Nancy Reagan along with George and Barbara Bush. Rita’s family has a unique story. Her father was from Kentucky where they taught “reading, ‘riting and Route 23” to the automobile plants in Michigan. Her mother was a third-generation Japanese-American who lived at a Manzanar internment camp. She was sponsored by a hospital in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and that’s how she arrived in Michigan. Her mother told her that her dad “was the prettiest man she’d ever seen.” Rita had a 35-year career working in department stores and retired from Macy’s. Gary retired first and wanted Rita to retire so he bought her a diamond ring as an “early retirement gift.” To get her excited about the possibility of retirement, Gary signed them up for a Restaurant Week event at the Senior Center. “We enjoyed the company so much we looked for ways to join,” Rita said. Now, Rita teaches several craft classes from chocolate molds to bath bombs. She also serves as a host for events and has learned to make balloon animals, which are a hit at ArtFest and our Craft Show Extraordinaire. She also is a substitute Zumba dance instructor at the Rec Center and is one of the leaders of the Knit & Crochet group. “We’re kind of a set,” she said of Gary. “He helps with whatever I’m doing.” They are instrumental in doing set-up and tear-down for ArtFest and the Craft Show. This month we roll out the red carpet for Rita and Gary, our superstar volunteers! ~ The Staff
March Volunteers: Rita & Gary Spreeman
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You have chosen a great place to get involved, and we are glad to welcome you.
Loretta Beveridge Roger Beveridge Charles Cordova Margaret Czech
Kathy Czech Doug Drumwright
Laura Franchi
Glen Franchi Kay Hankins
Lynn Kurdzialek Dieter Loose Donna Luke
Louise McElroy
Geoffrey Minter Laryce Nitsch
Eleanor Paladino Jane Sheppelman
Dorothy St. Germain Richard Taylor Patricia Wood
We welcome these new members from January. Lynn Kroloff is our Membership/Outreach Vice President. She would love to assist new members in getting involved and meeting others. If you are new and have any questions, please call Lynn at 303-565-9429. We invite you to come to our Newcomer “Orientation Meeting” on Tuesday, March 10, at 9:30 AM to meet others and to be
welcomed. Be sure to call the Center at 303-688-9498 to sign up in advance so that there is enough space. If you are new to us, the bold italicized items on the calendar (pages 12 and 13) indicate that
a sign-up is necessary.
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HEARING SCREENING CLINIC
By Joanne LaPorta of Accent on Hearing
Friday, March 13 Beginning at 10:15 AM
Foot Care Clinic
Medical Foot Care provided by RNs
Wednesdays, March 4 & 18 Beginning at 9:00 AM
$45 for the first visit/$35 for each visit after. This is a benefit of some Kaiser plans. Call VNA at
303-698-6496 prior to first appt. Don't let the fee keep you from taking care of your feet, as there is
some assistance available for low income members. Call the front desk to schedule.
A FREE hearing screening is offered once a month & includes cleaning/checking all types of hearing aids. Please sign up in advance at the front desk.
FREE BP checks by an RN
Dates: Wed., 3/11 & Thurs., 3/26 10:00 AM-11:30 AM
No Appointment needed
Provided by: UC Health
All services are provided by Cheryl Eastburn, Massage Therapist
REFLEXOLOGY Mondays, March 2, 16 & 23
Beginning at 9:00 AM $20 for members for 30 minutes
($30 for non-members)
CHAIR MASSAGE Thursdays, March 5 & 19
Beginning at 9:00 AM $12 for members for 20 minutes
($22 for non-members)
TABLE MASSAGE Tuesday, March 24
Beginning at 9:00 AM $20 for members for 30 minutes
($30 for non-members)
Please call the front desk to schedule your appointment.
Colleen Morton, R.N.,
Castle Rock Senior Activity Center
Do you remember the Super Bowl commercial with the Budweiser Clydesdales playing
football? These beautiful huge horses came galloping up and formed two opposing lines. The
first one was a center and kicked the ball back, the next held the ball while another huge hoof
kicked it over the telephone pole goal posts. We recently toured the Budweiser plant in Fort
Collins and were disappointed that those famous horses were not there as they are only in
residence a couple times a year. But they told us a great story. To teach those gentle giants
how to kick a football took a lot of training and repetition and they were successfully able to
shoot that commercial. Only one problem - when the horses were done and returned to their
normal activity, they started kicking everything that they could. Several of those horses were
taken out of the limelight and retired so they only needed to worry about running around
pastures and were able to kick whatever they wanted.
Habits - how long does it take to form a habit? There are many answers to this, but the average
is 66 days – or about two months. We are a few months past our New Year’s resolutions, but
it’s always time to think of something positive for your life that you can turn into a habit. What
about eating an apple a day? Or, how about stretching ten minutes in the morning to start your
day? Maybe coming to the Senior Center one day a week to join others at a Volunteers of
America congregate lunch. Don’t worry, you won’t be “put out to pasture” if you pick up a new
habit!
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You can earn FREE money for the CRSAC every time you purchase something from Amazon!! You’ll find the exact same low prices and selections, and Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price for your eligible purchases to our Center.
HOW TO GET STARTED? Create an Amazon account or add the Castle Rock Senior Center to your existing account.
1. Go to www.smile.amazon.com. 2. Click “Create an Account” or “Sign In” using your existing
account. 3. Scroll down when the page opens. 4. Type “Castle Rock Senior Center” and click search. 5. Select Castle Rock Senior Center. 6. When you start shopping, make sure to go to
smile.amazon.com for it to count.
It’s that easy!
Refund Your Refund
If you get a state income tax refund in 2020, you will have a new opportunity to donate some or all of it to support our ongoing work in the community.
The new program described by the ReFUND CO initiative puts you in charge of where your donation goes. It’s as simple as 1,2,3:
1. Decide how much of your refund to donate. 2. Enter Castle Rock Senior Activity Center and our registration number #20023003995 in the Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit Fund line on your state income tax return or tax software – or just give this info to your tax preparer when you share your tax documents. 3. Smile knowing you’ve helped a cause that matters to you with this new program, you can re-energize our important work for another year.
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If you are new here, please
come to one of our monthly
orientations. This is a meeting
to find out how things work,
ask questions, meet some
people and find out how to
get involved. You’re
welcome to stay for the
VOA lunch.
Casino Trip Tues., March 10
8:30 AM
Trip - Tour Tues., 3/24
Departs 8:30 AM - Returns 2:15 PM Lunch will follow at The Mason Jar
Find out what it takes to go for the gold.
Movie & Popcorn Thurs., 3/12
1:00 PM
Get your snowshoes on and get ready to visit Echo Lake. The destination is dependent upon weather and snow conditions.
See page 14 for details.
“Do You Hear What I Hear”
Wed., March 11 11:15 AM Presented by:
Joanne la Porta from Accent On Hearing
Lunch, Door Prizes
& Presentation
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They’re back by popular demand! Join us for the return of Abe & Mary Lincoln (impersonators) as they reenact
“Lincoln’s Happiest Day.” Listen to Abe & Mary Lincoln’s last full conversation on the evening of April 14, 1865, just before
they leave the White House for Ford’s Theatre.
Trip - Tour & Lunch Colorado Moonshine Distillery
Thurs., 3/19 Departs 11:15 AM - Returns 4:00 PM
Lunch at La Casa Fiesta in Monument
Tour #3, Mon., 3/23 Departs 10:00 AM
Returns at 3:30 PM Come with us on a tour of the CBS Denver Studio (if you’ve been on
one of these trips, please don’t sign up for this one). You will also be a
part of the live audience for the 12:00 PM News.
Free Make & Take
Craft Class
“Make Your
Own Gift Bag”
Tues., March 3
10:30 AM
Theatre Trip Arts in the Afternoon:
A St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Colcannon Wed., March 18
Departs 12:45 PM - Returns 3:15 PM
FREE Trip Thursday, March 5 Leaving at 9:45 AM
“The Patient Physician Partnership” at Parker United Methodist Church We are providing transportation at no charge to this
valuable presentation at the Seniors’ Council of Douglas County Meeting.
Do you dream of yelling “Mush!” to your team of huskies in the blinding snow while on the trail of the Iditarod? Live out a
(scaled-down) version of your dream by dog sledding at Snow Mountain Ranch. Please read the details carefully on page 14.
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“Korean Conflict” with Bill Hartline
Fri., 3/6 at 1:00 PM
Bill Hartline was a marine and served during the Korean Conflict, Battle of Chosin Reservoir. The battle took place about a month after the People's Republic of China entered the conflict and sent the People's Volunteer Army 9th Army to infiltrate the northeastern part of North Korea. Join us and share his journey.
Would you like to share an experience with this group? Email Jim Pierce at [email protected].
Current Events Every Friday
10:00 AM
Come join a lively group and discuss what’s
happening in our world and present-time news
events. Everyone’s point of view will be heard and
valued.
Leather Interest Group
Please contact Jim Decker at 720-448-4614 if interested. He will let you know what is needed to join them
for some fun.
Call Debbi at 303-688-9498 or Bob Halvorson at 720-542-8498 if interested. All of the hikes are predetermined, so it’s an easy position. We need you to be a liaison between
the group and the staff and Chairperson.
Treasure Trove Boutique
Come by and check out the Treasure Trove Boutique (pictured above), stationed by the Front Desk.
Nancy Harrison and Sandy Hendricks, along with other volunteers, put in many hours to curate the beautiful,
seasonal selection. All of the items that come back from our Craft Show are displayed and new items are
added all of the time. You can get those Easter baskets filled, start shopping for Mother’s Day and get items to
brighten up your home for spring. Our senior artists make and donate everything from embroidery and
sewing, pottery and woodworking to leather tooling. The beautiful earring selection starts at only $3
(including Swarovski Crystals). You won’t be disappointed.
Planning Ahead for Craft Show
If you are interested in
leading a class, please
bring your ideas to Juli by
March 15. She will take
the ideas to our craft
“team” to see if they will
work for the year’s plan.
It’s not too early to start.
Drama Group
Only $1 Members/ $11 Nonmembers
11:00 AM
1st & 3rd Wednesdays
As always, be sure to check the calendar for any changes to the schedule.
CONTACT LIST
Fun & Games
Mah Jongg - Lynn Kroloff 303-565-9429 Monday Open Bridge - Riley Albertson 303-362-1840 Duplicate Bridge - Steve Wheeler 303-660-4047 Marathon Bridge - Teri McLane 303-349-1323 Bunco - Peg Hagmaier - 303-881-2687 Polish Poker - Linda Farley 303 997-9343 Hand & Foot - Maggie Janick 303-590-4595 Trivia Group - Chuck Pauley 720-512-4934 Pinochle - Dawn Corbell 512-966-7910 Texas Hold’em - Bob Moore 303-901-7364 or Cory Moore 303-548-2512 Scrabble - Stella Brigante 720-841-6104
Special Interest Groups
Knitting & Crocheting - Kathy Lacey 903-327-3003 or Rita Spreeman 303-989-9173 Quilting - Maggie Janick 303-590-4595 Sewing - Sadie Bush 303-660-6932 Sewing Group - Sandy Hendricks 262-853-1639 Jewelry Making - Open Creative Writing - Pam Thiltgen-Hester 303-814-7864 Current Events - Larry Pratt 503-400-0094 Remembering our Veterans - Jim Pierce, [email protected] Garden Club - Janet Mattheis 209-712-8866 Book Club - Helen Massey 303-663-6037 Library - Mary Hudson, contact the front desk to get in touch with Mary Leather Working - Jim Decker 720-448-4614 Tai Chi Playtime - Evelyn Garbo 808-238-6128 or Linnea King 303-688-5572
Services
Health & Wellness - Call the front desk to schedule VOA & Meals on Wheels - Juli Asbridge 720-733-2292 Car Donation - Jon Hendricks 262-853-1638 Low Vision Support - Duncan Larsen 303-778-1130
Sports - See bottom of page 18
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April 16, 2020 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
WEATHER CLOSURE INFORMATION
We occasionally close the Center to keep everyone safe and off icy and snowy roads, but not always following
school closures. Sometimes we may delay our opening.
There are several ways to check to see whether we are closed or opening late: 1) Call the Center and listen to the message
- if there is no special message, we are open; 2) Watch 9NEWS, CBS4 and Fox 31 - our information will be scrolled across the bottom of the screen; 3) Check the homepage on our website as we will post it - you must actually go into the
website, not just look below the map if you Google it; 4) Like us on Facebook and you will receive notices; 5) All
members who are signed up to receive email will receive one that morning. We try to have these announcements in place by 7:00 AM; although please understand that occasionally
we have technology issues. In the event of a delayed opening, please check our phone message before coming to
the Center, just in case we have to close. Thank you for understanding, as we make decisions regarding your safety.
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9:15 AM Monday Bridge
10:00 AM Bowling
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:00 PM Tai Chi for Arthritis #5
2:00 PM Leather Working
9:00 AM Reflexology
9:00 AM Sewing Group
9:15 AM Monday Bridge
10:00 AM Bowling
10:00 AM Trip - CBS News Tour & Lunch ($)
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
9:00 AM Golf Sign-Up Day
No Sit & Be Fit
11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Chicken with Dumplings & Sloppy Joes
1:00 PM Knit & Crochet
1:00 PM Texas Hold’em
8:30 AM Trip - US Olympic & Paralympic Training Center & Lunch ($)
9:00 AM Table Massage 9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit 11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Brunswick Stew & Greens
1:00 PM Bingo for Fun 1:00 PM Knit & Crochet
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DOLLAR SIGN LEGEND The dollar signs on the calendar
represent the average price of the entrée at the restaurant when you
will be paying for a meal there.
$ = Under $15 $$ = $16-$35 $$$ = $36-$50
This does NOT represent the Activity Fee you pay at sign-up.
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit 10:15 AM Out to Lunch - Cinzetti’s ($) 11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Italian Sausage & White Bean Stew Let’s Celebrate 1:00 PM Knit & Crochet 1:00 PM Low Vision Support Group 1:00 PM Texas Hold’em 1:15 PM Marathon Bridge
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
21/22
7/8
14/15
9:00 AM Reflexology
9:15 AM Monday Bridge
10:00 AM Bowling
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:00 PM Garden Club
1:00 PM Tai Chi for Arthritis #1
2:00 PM Leather Working
SATURDAY/SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY
9:00 AM Reflexology
9:15 AM Monday Bridge
10:00 AM Bowling
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
2:00 PM Leather Working
10:00 AM Bowling
9:00 AM Sewing Group
9:15 AM Monday Bridge
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:00 PM Drivers’ Meetings
1:00 PM Tai Chi for Arthritis #3
4:00 PM Out to Dinner - The Flying Pig Burger Co. ($)
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9:30 AM Newcomer Orientation Meeting
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit
11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Teriyaki Pork Ribs & Rice
12:00 PM VOA Presentation on “Sugars”
1:00 PM Knit & Crochet
1:30 PM Creative Writing
8:30 AM Trip - Snowshoe to Mt. Evans
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit
10:00 AM Book Club
10:30 AM Make & Take Craft Class - “Gift Bags”
11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Beef & Sausage with Red Beans & Rice
1:00 PM Bingo for Fun
1:00 PM Knit & Crochet
1:00 PM NM Trip Member Signup
1:00 PM Texas Hold’em
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Sunday, March 8
TRIP LEGEND
Young at Hearts - easy-going, board a bus, minimal walking, intermittent seating Ramblers - pleasant, walking up to a
couple of blocks, climb short flight of stairs, stand at least 30 minutes at a time
The Geri-Actives - moderate, possible incline and/or altitude, may not provide easy access for canes, walkers, or wheelchairs
The Go Go’s - extreme, many stairs and/or incline, high altitude. Please see a staff
member if you need help deciding if an activity is right for you.
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
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9:00 AM Foot Care Clinic
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit
11:00 AM Drama Workshop
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:00 PM Knit & Crochet
1:00 PM Polish Poker
12:45 PM Theatre Trip - Arts in the Afternoon at Lone Tree
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9:30 AM Drivers’ Meetings
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit
10:00 AM Legal Presentation - “Probate”
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:00 PM Bunco
1:00 PM Knit & Crochet
5:30 AM Bucket List Trip - Dog Sledding
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit
10:00-11:30 AM BP Spot Walk-in
11:15 AM Lunch & Learn - “Do You Hear What I Hear?”
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:00 PM Knit & Crochet
1:00 PM Tai Chi for Arthritis #4
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9:00 AM Chair Massage
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit
9:30 AM Activities Committee Meeting
11:15 AM Trip - “3 Hundred Days Distilling” Moonshine Distillery & Lunch ($)
11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Shepherd’s Pie & Vegetables
1:00 PM Trivia Group
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9:00 AM Softball Sign-up & Information Mtg. No Sit & Be Fit 12:15 PM VOA Lunch - Corned Beef & Cabbage St. Patrick’s Luncheon in Panorama Must sign up by 3/5 at front desk 1:00 PM Movie & Popcorn - Mr. Rogers “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” 1:00 PM Trivia Group
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April Activities Sign-Up begins at 8:30 AM
CANCELLATION POLICY If you sign up for an activity and find you are unable to
participate, let the front desk know as soon as possible. No credits are issued for cancellations made the day of or the day before an activity. If you cancel before the deadline, notify the
Senior Center during business hours of 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday, and we will issue you a credit. We do not
refund ticketed events. Credits expire after one year.
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit
10:00-11:30 AM BP Walk-in 11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Green Salad & Chicken 12:30-2:30 PM King Soopers Help 1:00 PM Active Minds - “Artificial Intelligence” 1:00 PM Seniorz Art Class 1:15 PM Duplicate Bridge 2:00 PM Trivia Group 4:15 PM Out to Dinner - Helga’s German Restaurant ($$)
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9:00 AM Chair Massage
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit
9:45 AM Senior Council - “The Patient Physician Partnership”
11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Chicken Divan
1:00 PM Discovery Hour - The Lincolns
1:00 PM SeniorzArt Class
1:00 PM Trivia Group
9:00 AM Foot Care Clinic
9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit
10:45 AM Out to Lunch - Slattery’s Irish Pub ($)
11:00 AM Drama Workshop
11 AM-1 PM King Soopers Help
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:00 PM Knit & Crochet
1:00 PM NM Trip Nonmember Signup 1:00 PM Tai Chi for Arthritis #2
9:00 AM Financial Services
10:00 AM Current Events
11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Baked Fish & Couscous
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:00 PM Knit & Crochet
1:00 PM Remembering Our Veterans - “Korean Conflict Marine”
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8:30 AM AARP Driver’s Safety
9:00 AM Financial Services
10:00 AM Current Events
10:15 AM Hearing Screening Clinic
11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Pasta Fagioli
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:00 PM Knit & Crochet
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Applebee’s 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:00 AM Financial Services
10:00 AM Current Events
11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Cheese Ravioli
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:00 PM Knit & Crochet
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9:00 AM Financial Services
10:00 AM Current Events
11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Creole Style Fish & Dirty Rice
1:00 PM Afternoon of Games
1:00 PM Board Meeting
1:00 PM Knit & Crochet
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OUT TO DINNER - Helga’s German Restaurant & Deli Wednesday, March 26 4:15 PM $31 ($41 nonmembers) Experience authentic German home-style food and drinks served with a side of “Old World’ charm. Your Activity Fee includes dinner...an entree, 2 sides, nonalcoholic beverage, dessert, tax and tip and transportation! For the entrée, you will pick from 4 German specialty dishes. Alcohol purchases can be made separately. You can see a menu at the front desk. You don’t have to choose ahead of time; just order when you arrive.
TRIP - Snowshoeing at Mt. Evans, Echo Lake Tuesday, March 3 8:30 AM $19 ($29 nonmembers) The altitude at Echo Lake is 10,600’. However, once you get there, you will be snowshoeing around Echo Lake which is flat terrain. Your Activity Fee will include transportation only. We will stop for lunch after the snowshoe trek, but it is not included in the fee. You must also bring your own equipment/snowshoes, water, snacks, sunglasses, winter boots and appropriate clothing. It is strenuous exercise even on groomed trails. Please watch for an email prior to the trip for continued updates and details. Doris Rollins will be leading the trip, and there is a maximum of 12. The trip is dependent upon snowfall, snowpack and weather conditions. Difficulty=The Go Go’s
CASINO TRIP - GILPIN Tuesday, March 10 8:30 AM $13 ($23 nonmembers) Experience all that the Gilpin has to offer: fabulous food, friendly staff and gaming excitement - The Gilpin’s got it!
BUCKET LIST TRIP - Dog Sledding Snow Mountain Ranch Wed., March 11 5:30 AM $57 ($67 nonmembers) This package includes a dog sled ride on a 2-mile trail that winds through open meadows with breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and a presentation following. You must be able to stand, balance and hold on tightly. The experience is similar to skiing. Your Activity Fee includes transportation and dog sledding. Yes, the bus really will leave at 5:30 AM. The dog sled experience will be from 8-11 AM. They must run early in the morning when the temperature is colder. However, the trip is dependent upon the weather and snow. It can be cancelled if there’s not enough snow. In that case, we will credit your payment. Bring money for lunch as we will stop after sledding at the Aspen Dining Room on the premises, where they have a buffet-style lunch with salad bar and bakery. Lunch will be in the $ price range. You should arrive back at the Center by 4:00 PM Difficulty Level=The Go Go’s Ticketed Event
THEATRE TRIP - “Arts in the Afternoon: A St. Patrick's Day Celebration with Colcannon” Wednesday, March 18 12:45 PM $28 ($38 nonmembers) Let’s head to the Lone Tree Performing Arts Center. Authentic, joyous Irish music, traditional with a touch of chamber music and music hall, Colcannon’s concerts are renowned for its energy, for singer/frontman Mick Bolger’s irrepressible sense of humor and sly wit, and for the music that expresses flights of joy, deep sorrows and an unquenchable zest for life. Arts in the Afternoon is a series of weekday afternoon concerts and performances designed to transport you out of the ordinary. You will arrive back at the Center by 3:15 PM. Activity Fee includes transportation and show. Ticketed Event
VOA LUNCHES - Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 11:30 AM The Volunteers of America host an on-site lunch at our Center, with a nutritious hot meal for a suggested contribution of $2.50 (for those 60 and older). No advanced sign-up is required. The Let’s Celebrate party will be on Tuesday, March 17, to honor those with birthdays or special days.
OUT TO LUNCH - Slattery’s Irish Pub & Grill Wednesday, March 4 10:45 AM $10 ($20 nonmembers) Let’s celebrate St. Patty’s Day with a lunch at Slattery's Pub & Grill. It has been holding things down with an Irish pub experience in Greenwood Village for the past ten years. Enjoy classic pub grub, including Irish favorites. There are many sandwiches and burgers to choose from, including The Slattery, a fried egg and all beef patty cooked to preference, with American cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun. You can always choose the top quality fish and chips or corned beef and cabbage. Either way, you won’t be disappointed. You’ll be back at the Center by 1:15 PM. Lunch is on your own.
OUT TO DINNER - The Flying Pig Burger Co. Monday, March 9 4:00 PM $13 ($23 nonmembers) It’s a relaxed, locally owned, family-friendly eatery that serves burgers, smoked wings and pork plus 20 local beers on-tap. Just a good burger joint from people who are passionate about bacon. Dinner is on your own.
OUT TO LUNCH - Cinzetti’s Tuesday, March 17 10:15 AM $29 ($39 nonmembers) When you’re at Cinzetti’s, you will find yourself roaming throughout a piazza where trained chefs are preparing fresh Italian food at 14 exhibition cooking stations. Up to 80 items on display, and all are yours for the sampling. Explore the various regions of Italy and experience the flavors of as many items as you choose, as often as you like. Finish off your meal by indulging in a fresh bakery item or 16 flavors of ice cream. Your Activity Fee includes transportation, lunch, drink (soda, coffee, tea) and tip. Drinks other than those listed must be paid for separately. You should arrive back at the Center about 2:15 PM.
IN CASTLE ROCK FUNDRAISER - Applebee’s Wednesday, March 25 11:00 AM-12:00 AM
When dining at Applebee’s in Castle Rock on 3/25 from 11:00 AM-12:00 AM, a percentage of your bill will come back to the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center. Since 1980, Applebee’s has been bringing great food and big smiles to
neighborhoods all over the world. Whether you're looking for affordable lunch specials with friends, or in the mood for a delicious dinner with family and friends, it offers dining options you'll love. Be sure to bring the flyer from page 6, pick up a copy from the Center or print one from our website. Put your name on the bottom of the flyer and you’ll be entered to win a Senior Center gift certificate! Passing it along to your friends and family will give you a greater chance of winning. There is no transportation provided from the Center.
DINING OPPORTUNITIES
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TRIPS & EXCURSIONS
DISCOVERY HOUR - ABE LINCOLN & MARY TODD Thursday, March 5 1:00 PM $4 ($14 nonmembers) Audiences all across the country have experienced quality time with President Lincoln (John Voehl)...asking questions, getting answers and understanding the man, his time and his mission. Audiences comment that they felt that they were in the presence of the real Abraham Lincoln. Listen to Abe & Mary Lincoln's last full conversation on the evening of April 14, 1865, just before they leave the White House for Ford's Theatre. This is a popular presentation, so be sure to get registered.
REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS - “Korean Conflict” with Bill Hartline Friday, March 6 1:00 PM No Activity Fee Bill Hartline was a marine and served during the Korean Conflict, Battle of Chosin Reservoir. The battle took place about a month after the People's Republic of China entered the conflict and sent the People's Volunteer Army 9th Army to infiltrate the northeastern part of North Korea. Would you like to share an experience with this group? Email Jim Pierce at [email protected].
VOLUNTEER DRIVER MEETINGS Mon., March 9 at 1:00 PM & Wed., March 25 at 9:30 AM Drivers, please plan to attend one of these mandatory meetings.
MONTHLY “NEWCOMER ORIENTATION MEETING” Tuesday, March 10 9:30 AM No Activity Fee This is a one-hour program for new or prospective members. Be sure to stay for the full hour and explore the opportunities and benefits that come along with membership to the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center. You are welcome to stay for the VOA lunch that follows.
VOA “SUGARS” PRESENTATION Tuesday, March 10 12:00 PM No Activity Fee Andrea Rockwood, a Registered Dietitian with the Nutrition and Aging Services Division of Volunteers of America, will be presenting on sugars: what they are, where they are found, and what they do. She will also provide a short explanation of prediabetes and diabetes prevention.
CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Tuesday, March 10 1:30 PM No Activity Fee This group is open to all who are interested in writing. You can share your writing, get feedback if desired and learn about the craft of creative writing.
LUNCH AND LEARN - “Do You Hear What I Hear?” Wednesday, March 11 11:15 AM $5 ($15 nonmembers) Joanne la Porta, M.A., CCC-A, FAAA, from Accent On Hearing will join us. Come and learn tools and strategies to help live life with reduced hearing. Hear about the latest research on related medical conditions and loss of hearing.
TRIP - Moonshine Distillery & Lunch Thursday, March 19 11:15 AM $25 ($35 nonmembers) We’ll start the afternoon with lunch at La Casa Fiesta New Mexican Restaurant in Monument where lunch will be on your own. Then we’ll head to 3 Hundred Days of Shine, a distillery and tasting room. Their products are made in Colorado's Rocky Mountain Front Range using methods that predate prohibition. There will be a 1/2 hour walking tour of the distillery. We will be broken into 2 groups, lasting a total of 1 hour. You’ll get 1/4 oz. tasting and 1 cocktail. This would even be fun for the non drinkers as they offer an array of non alcoholic drinks. This tour is not accessible by wheelchairs as it’s a tight space. You will arrive back at the Center around 4:00 PM. Difficulty=The Geri-Actives. This is a ticketed event.
TRIP - CBS Denver News Studio Tour
Monday, March 23 10:00 AM $12 ($22 nonmembers) We will tour the CBS Denver News Studio. See how it’s really done! After the tour, you will have lunch at The Copper Pot and the lunch menu is priced in the $ range (see the Legend on Page 12). If you signed up for the trip last month and were on the waitlist, you are not registered for this trip. You need to sign up again for this one. This trip will be run again in the Fall & is ticketed.
TRIP - Olympic Training Center & Lunch Tuesday, March 24 8:30 AM $25 ($35 nonmembers) The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Complex in Colorado Springs is the flagship training center for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the Olympic & Paralympic Training Center programs. They provide housing, dining, training facilities, recreational facilities and other services for more than 500 athletes and coaches at one time on the complex. After the 45 minute tour, we will head to The Mason Jar Restaurant for lunch. They serve comfort food that never goes out of style. Lunch is not included in your Activity Fee, and there will be an automatic 18% charge for gratuity on your separate check. You should arrive back at the Center by 2:00 PM. This is a Ticketed Event Difficulty=Young at Hearts
GARDEN CLUB MEETING - Monday, March 2 1:00 PM
We have a very special outdoor place - our vegetable garden which includes several raised “sit and garden” beds. This will be the kickoff meeting for the season. No experience necessary; just a willing heart.
BOOK CLUB Tuesday, March 3 10:00 AM No Activity Fee Come listen to what others are reading and get ideas for books you might want to read while you share your ideas. (Not everyone reads the same thing.)
MAKE & TAKE CRAFT CLASS Tuesday, March 3 10:30 AM No Activity Fee Ever wonder what to do with all of those wrapping paper scraps? Nancy Harrison will teach you how to make an adorable gift bag from those scraps. It’s similar to origami and will be easy. We will have enough paper so that everyone can make 1 bag, but feel free to bring more of your own.
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ONE DAY EVENTS/HAPPENINGS
BRIDGE GROUPS - Mondays 9:15 AM Come join in with as many tables as we can fill. This is not a league, but is a time to play the game you love. If you want to play, make sure to sign up the week before or call Riley Albertson at 303-362-1840. Duplicate Bridge is on 3/26 and Marathon Bridge is 3/17 both at 1:15 PM. Advanced sign-up is required. CURRENT EVENTS - Fridays 10:00 AM This lively group discusses what’s happening in our world about present-time news events. Discuss, listen or learn. DRAMA WORKSHOP Wednesdays, March 4 & 18 11:00 AM $1 ($11 nonmembers) This ongoing group aims to inspire anyone with a bit of an acting bug. Our drama workshops are facilitated by “Drama in Progress,” which include teaching techniques and the chance to put them into practice in a fun, encouraging arena. A grant from the Denver Senior Coalition helps cover the cost of the program. FINANCIAL SERVICES-Fridays 9:00 AM No Activity Fee Paul Donahue of Edward Jones will be here to answer your financial questions. KNIT & CROCHET-Wednesdays & Fridays 1:00 PM If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, this is the place to be. LEATHER WORKING Mondays, March 2, 16 & 30 2:00 PM No Activity Fee Call Jim Decker at 720-448-4614 if you’d like to join them. SCRABBLE - Friday Afternoons 1:00 PM Come play this word game with friends, whether you’re learning or are a pro, every Friday during Afternoon of Games.
SENIORZART CLASSES Thurs., March 5 & 26 1:00 PM $1 ($11 nonmembers) Natalie Martin teaches both sessions. No experience is necessary. Please sign up in advance as the class is growing and we need to make accommodations for the appropriate group size. Thanks to the Denver Senior Coalition for helping make this class offering possible.
SEWING GROUP - Mondays, March 9 & 23 No Activity Fee
If you’d like to join them, they meet the 2nd & 4th Mondays of each month from 9:00 AM-4:00 PM. If you don’t have a machine that’s OK, you can help with other things. Plus, gather some new ideas. If you have any questions, you can call Sandy Hendricks at 262-853-1639. SIT & BE FIT CLASS - Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9:30 AM We have great videos focusing on muscle strength and flexibility. There is no Sit & Be Fit 3/12 or 3/31.
TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS Mondays & Wednesdays, March 2, 4, 9, 11, 30 & April 1 at 1:00 PM $5 ($15 nonmembers) When you sign up for this class, you are committing to the full 6 classes. This is an “all-levels” class, and everyone is welcome. Sign-up required. TEXAS HOLD’EM Tuesdays, March 3, 17 & 31 1:00 PM No Activity Fee Join us for a rousing game of Texas Hold’em, the first and third Tuesdays (& 5th) of each month, from 1:00-3:30 PM. Call Bob or Cory Moore for information at 303-901-7364 or 303-548-2512.
TRIVIA GROUP - Thursday Afternoons 1:00 PM Trivia Group will be at 2:00 PM on March 26 after Active Minds.
MOVIE & POPCORN - “Mr. Rogers - A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” Thursday, March 12 1:00 PM $2 ($12 nonmembers) Lloyd Vogel is an investigative journalist who receives an assignment to profile Fred Rogers, aka Mr. Rogers. He approaches the interview with skepticism, as he finds it hard to believe that anyone can have such a good nature. But Roger's empathy, kindness and decency soon chips away at Vogel's jaded outlook on life, forcing the reporter to reconcile with his own painful past.
SOFTBALL SIGN-UP & INFORMATION MEETING Thursday, March 12 9:00 AM
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP Tuesday, March 17 1:00 PM No Activity Fee If you have vision problems of any kind, this could be a valuable resource for you. Duncan Larsen, a facilitator with Colorado Center for the Blind, offers a wealth of ideas and ways to help you thrive.
POLISH POKER Wednesday, March 18 1:00 PM No Activity Fee No special skills are needed for this afternoon of laughs. Bring your pennies.
LEGAL PRESENTATION - “Probate” Wednesday, March 25 10:00 AM No Activity Fee What is probate? What is the probate process in Colorado? Should I try to avoid probate through estate planning? Are there any disadvantages to probating an estate? Come discuss this and more with Jaime Stewart, Attorney with Gubbels Law Office.
BUNCO Wednesday, March 25 1:00 PM This fun game is fast and easy; no experience necessary. Roll the dice to try and win cash prizes. Advance sign-up is suggested. You will pay your coordinator that day. It will be $3 ($13 nonmembers). As always, be sure to arrive on time as the game will start promptly at 1:00 PM.
ACTIVE MINDS - “Artificial Intelligence” Thursday, March 26 1:00 PM No Activity Fee Join Active Minds for an overview of the development of Artificial Intelligence, computer systems capable of performing tasks typically done by a human brain, such as optical recognition, complex decision making, voice recognition, learning, language translation and more. We will review the evolution of this field as well as current and future applications and issues.
GOLF LEAGUE SIGN-UP Tuesday, March 31 9:00 AM
AFTERNOON OF GAMES - Mon./Wed./Fri. 1:00 PM There’s something for everyone. Some of the games are (but not limited to) Scrabble, Mah Jongg, Mexican Train, Dominoes, Hand and Foot and Pinochle.
BINGO FOR FUN - Tuesdays, March 3 & 24 1:00 PM No Activity Fee Play as many cards as you can handle. It’s a nickel a card per game!
MULTI-DAY HAPPENINGS
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For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Castle Rock Senior Center, Castle Rock, CO B 4C 05-0456
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Tech Tutoring Do you know that you can call the library for computer/
technical help? Schedule a one-hour appointment with
a librarian or volunteer to help you learn to use your
computer, eReader, smartphone or tablet.
Go to the following website to schedule a time,
or call customer service.
https://www.dcl.org/adult-education/ tech-tutoring-form/
Customer Service: (303) 791-7323
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SPORTS TEAMS’ CONTACTS Tennis (Men, Women, & Doubles)
Open Softball Teams - Wes Johnson 303-978-9733
and Preston Shepherd 720-436-2121 Golf Leagues (9 & 18 Hole) - Don Marshall 720-273-3482 or
Jim Weglarz 303-688-3280/303-507-1429 Hiking Club - Open
Bowling - Kay Wolfe 512-970-6085
We have three co-ed softball teams that play at Metzler
Park and throughout the Denver area on senior leagues.
Two of the teams are 50+ and one is 70+ in age. The
teams are great fun, with the season running April-August.
Registration forms are available at the front desk. We hope
that you will join one of these fun teams.
Please tell us your ideas There is a Suggestion Box on the table by the Front Desk
for your use.
Town Council Meetings
The Castle Rock Town Meetings are 6:00 PM on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. They are held at the
Town Hall Council Chambers (second floor) 100 N. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, 80104.
March 31 at 9:00 AM
Registrations can be turned in at any time to the Senior Center for the 9-hole or 18-hole Senior Golf leagues or for substitute players. Remember that all golfers must also be current members of the Senior Center. Registration forms are available at the front desk or there is a link on the Events Page of our website for a fillable registration form - fill it out online and you can save and print it. Sign the bottom and bring or send to the Senior Center with your payment. The Golf League runs from May through September, playing on Tuesday mornings at Red Hawk Ridge in Castle Rock. There is a kick-off meeting of the golf league on March 31 at 9:00 AM at the Senior Center. You can also register at that time.
Saturday, March 7 - Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (Penny admission for Colorado residents) and Denver Art Museum Thursday, March 19 - Denver Botanic Gardens Plains Conservation Center Sunday, March 22 - Denver Botanic Gardens York Street Monday, March 23 - Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum Tuesday, March 24 - Clyfford Still Museum
These aren’t trips from the Center, we just don’t want you to miss out on a Free Day!
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Mondays & Wednesdays 3/2, 3/4, 3/9, 3/11, 3/30, 4/1 at 1:00 PM
This is an all-levels class that is designed to decrease joint pain, increase mobility and muscle strength, and improve the general health of your
body and mind. Anyone at any age and shape can improve his or her general health with the smooth
and gentle movements of Tai Chi. Wear flat, well-fitted shoes, loose clothing and bring a bottle of
water. You must commit to all 6 classes when signing up. Each class is limited to 18 people, so you
must sign up in advance. Tai Chi is taught by Evelyn Garbo.
Senior Property Tax Exemption Check it out,
as you might qualify
Applications are available on the Douglas County website or at the Douglas County Assessor’s Office.
The Senior Property Tax Exemption for senior citizens was created for qualifying seniors and the surviving
spouses of seniors who previously qualified. Taxpayers 65 years and older as of January 1st, who have owned and occupied the property as their primary residence for at least 10 consecutive years may qualify for the
Senior Exemption.
The exemption reduces the actual taxable value of qualified residential property by 50 percent of the 1st $200,000 of taxable value. The state is responsible for reimbursing the County Treasurer for the lost
revenue. Once approved, the exemption remains in place until there is a change in ownership.
An applicant or married couple can apply for the exemption on only one property. That property must be
his or her primary residence. Married couples and individuals who apply for the exemption on multiple
properties will be denied the exemption on all properties. The application deadline for the Senior
Exemption is July 15.
Applications are available on the Douglas County website or at the Douglas County Assessor’s Office.
Note: Please read about the new process on how to make an appointment
AARP provides free tax preparation on Mondays and Wednesdays until April 15 in the mobile unit behind the Center. Appointments are available from 9:00 AM through 2:30 PM. The schedules are
already available and you can now make your appointments online. Spots fill quickly.
NOTE: AARP will be doing the taxes on a new computer system, so they will NOT have access to old records, even if they had done them here previously. You’ll need to have current picture ID and Social Security number, as well as past tax forms, along with all
current paperwork.
To sign up, go to the Colorado Tax-Aide site: https://cotaxaide.org/appt/
Click on Sign Up to create a username and password to access the system. After signing in, click on Make or Change
appointments.
If you need help with this process, you can call the Front Desk at the Center to sign up.
Friday, March 13 8:30 AM-1:00 PM
Sign up at the front desk. $15 (or $20 for
non-AARP members)
“Sugars” Presentation
Thursday, March 10
12:00 PM
Andrea Rockwood, a Registered Dietitian with the Nutrition and
Aging Services Division of Volunteers of America, will be
presenting on sugars: what they are, where they are found and
what they do. She will also provide a short explanation of
prediabetes and diabetes prevention. Take advantage of this free information!
Do you have a meal restriction and/or sensitivities to certain foods? Many people do, and it’s becoming more common. We will do everything we can to accommodate you on our trips. We work with
restaurants and caterers who are very helpful and knowledgeable. Sometimes, however, certain changes are not possible, but we will outline what will be available for you in the newsletters. Help us help you. When signing up for a trip where a meal is provided, contact Shannon Rutt at 720-733-2290 once you’ve registered to inform her of any food issues. You don’t need to do this for regular out-to-dinner and out-to-lunch trips. You can do that when you arrive and order. Happy eating!
Where to Look for Activities Etiquette
Dear Seniorita, When I was in the Senior Center lobby I let someone go through the inside doors to the Rec. Center. It was so cold outside. I was told that I shouldn’t be doing that. Why is that? —Door Dasher
Dear Door Dasher, We need to respect the Rec. Center rules. It is their policy that the patrons must check in at their front desk so they have appropriate counts for their programs. However, the number 1 reason for the policy is safety, in that they have childcare on the premises. If you need any help or run into this, please redirect the patrons to the staff at the Front Desk.
Dear Seniorita, I came to watch the movie here with the other Seniors. I had to leave halfway through, because the person next to me decided to take a phone call. I couldn’t hear what was going on. —Busy Signal
Dear Busy Signal, If you run into this issue again, please let a staff member know and we will address the issue. We say this again and again, PLEASE QUIET YOUR CELL PHONES when appropriate. If you need to take a call, kindly step out of the room.
If you have any questions for Seniorita, see the front desk.
For ad info. call 1-800-950-9952 • www.4lpi.com Castle Rock Senior Center, Castle Rock, CO C 4C 05-0456
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We had a record-breaking month with 61 flyers turned in at the Dining to Donate event in January at Outback. Bob Barber won the drawing. You, too, can be a winner by putting your name on the certificate on page 6 and going to our restaurant of the month. Thanks for all of the participation. Congratulations, Bob!
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1st Rebecca Biays, Lyle Mason, Linda Potter, Rosita Shoemaker, Elaine Weaver
2nd Han Deen, Jim Lechman, Lorretta Valle
3rd Gerry Cover, Bob Donner, Linda Long, Carl Longhofer, Eva Pansini, Joe Pizzi, Lucy Roinestad, Shannon Rutt, Laura Washburn
4th Theora Favre, Raquel Van Leer
5th Michael Faucette, Mary Jo Madsen, Bonnie Remers, Wilma Sanchez
6th Patricia Benefiel, Claire Chomiak, Edward Taylor, Sandy Tweed
7th Larry Ashby, Louise Eller, Tony Gross, Nancy Harrison, Betty Rossen
8th Kathleen Crawford, Diane Gehringer, Charles Holverstott, Wes Johnson
9th Lynn Gates, Frances Padalecki, Kathy Stumpf
10th Cheryl Eastburn, Bunny Glenn, James Holland, Linda Hoover, Gordon Mickelson, Jim Weglarz
11th Mary Hart, Lorraine Humiston
12th Mary Bogdan, Donna Foerster, Phil Maher, Gene Perkins, Larry Pratt, Janet Pugh
13th Cheryl Jeffryes, Gayle Peterson, Carroll Rice, Thomas Riffe
14th Jean Dunn, Robert Fair, Joanne Hoyt, Barb Melody, Judith Robinson, Dennis Turner, Al Wonstolen
15th Fawzi Esshaki, Marie Pandolfo
16th Eleanor Arbuthnot, Keith Copley
17th Pat Burcham
18th Pat Cossey, Anne Herrington
19th Donna Lewis, Lyle Wellnitz
20th Sondra Barry, Charlotte Copley, Khim Fugate, Ed Jenks, Renee Tihen, Uschi Uhl
21st Jean DiBartolomeo, Rolande Marie Fortin, Olga Hillman
22nd Patricia Wood
23rd Deanna Marsaglia, Karen Osmun, Phyllis Tumey
24th Annie Fischer, Dirk Vandervoort
25th Karen Hinkle, Gayla Shannon, Alberta Tsuchida, Gail Walker
26th Bruce Leuneberg, Denise McConeghy, Jessie Peters, Mary Schmidt
27th Mary Kaczerowski, David Smith, Ginny Smith, Libby Stokes
28th Suzanne Loughran, Kenneth McLaughlin, Carolyn Quintana, Mark Schoeberl
29th Logan Counts, Donna Mietus, Brenda Turner
30th Albert Coleman
31st Donna Brust, Dianne Herberg, Jim Osbourn
Members are encouraged to nominate outstanding individuals for one of two special membership designations.
Lifetime Members are those members who have dedicated a great deal of personal energy and time to the mission of the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center, serving on the Board of
Directors or leading supporting activities. This is a permanent designation.
Honorary Members are non-members of the Center, and the designation is usually reserved for government officials or others who have provided ongoing support to the Center.
Their status will be reviewed annually.
Nominations for candidates to be considered for either of these classifications will be accepted annually from January 1 through March 31. They will be reviewed and voted upon
by the Executive Board, with the presentations of honorary and lifetime memberships made at the Volunteer
Appreciation Event in May.
Nomination forms are now available at the front desk or on the Membership page of our website. Turn them in to the
Director.
Snowshoeing at Eldora in January
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Trip - Women’s Bean Project
SeniorzArt Class
Trip - Rodeo National Western Stock Show
Trip - CBS News Tour
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Total Fees $______ — Certificate $______ = $______ Rung into Register
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COST
March
Bowling 3/2 3/9 3/16 3/23 3/30 10:00 AM $10 Each Week Not Applicable
Starts 3/2 Tai Chi For Arthritis - 6 Classes 1:00 PM $5 $15
Tues Mar 3 Trip - Snowshoe to Mt. Evans 8:30 AM $19 $29
Tues Mar 3 Make & Take Craft Class - “Gift Bags” 10:30 AM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee
Wed Mar 4 Out to Lunch - Slattery’s Irish Pub ($) 10:45 AM $10 $20
Wed Mar 4 Drama Workshop 11:00 AM $1 $11
Wed Mar 4 King Soopers Help 11-1 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee
Thurs Mar 5 Senior Council - “The Patient Physician Partnership”
9:45 AM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee
Thurs Mar 5 Discovery Hour - “The Lincolns” 1:00 PM $4 $14
Thurs Mar 5 SeniorzArt Class 1:00 PM $1 $11
Fri Mar 6 Remembering Our Veterans - “Korean Conflict Marine”
1:00 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee
Mon Mar 9 Out to Dinner - Flying Pig Burger Co. ($) 4:00 PM $13 $23
Tues Mar 10 Casino Trip - Gilpin 8:30 AM $13 $23
Tues Mar 10 Newcomer Orientation Meeting 9:30 AM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee
Tues Mar 10 VOA Presentation - “Sugars” 12:00 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee
Wed Mar 11 Bucket List Trip - Dog Sledding 5:30 AM **$57 **$67
Wed Mar 11 Lunch & Learn - “Do You Hear What I Hear?”
11:15 AM $5 $15
Thurs Mar 12 Movie & Popcorn - Mr. Rogers “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood”
1:00 PM $2 $12
Tues Mar 17 Out to Lunch - Cinzettis ($) 10:15 AM **$29 **$39
Wed Mar 18 Drama Workshop 11:00 AM $1 $11
Wed Mar 18 Polish Poker 1:00 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee
Wed Mar 18 Theatre Trip - Arts in the Afternoon 12:45 PM **$28 **$38
Thurs Mar 19 Trip - “3 Hundred Days Distilling” Moonshine Distillery & Lunch ($)
11:15 AM **$25 **$35
Mon Mar 23 Trip - CBS News Tour & Lunch 10:00 AM **$12 **$22
Tues Mar 24 Trip - US Olympic & Paralympic Training Center & Lunch ($)
8:30 AM **$25 **$35
Wed Mar 25 Legal Presentation - “Probate” 10:00 AM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee
Wed Mar 25 Bunco 1:00 PM Pay that day Pay that day
Thurs Mar 26 King Soopers Help 12:30-2:30 No Activity Fee No Activity Fee
Thurs Mar 26 Active Minds - “Artificial Intelligence” 1:00 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee
Thurs Mar 26 SeniorzArt Class 1:00 PM $1 $11
Thurs Mar 26 Out to Dinner - Helga’s German ($$) 4:15 PM **$31 **$41
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