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2323 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock, CO 80104

Office: 303.688.9498 Fax: 303.814.1035

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The Official Monthly Publication of the Castle Rock Senior Center

THANK YOU

DECEMBER

John Delay

Darlene Dennison

Denny Dennison

Bonnie Dew

Jean Di Bartolomeo

Alexandra

Domashovetz

Paul Donahue

Bobbi Doughtery

Blake Dryden

Sara Dunn

Genie Dykstra

Pat Eskoz

Dorothy Everett

Dolores Evilsizer

Fran Filyau

Carol Fippinger

Fran Fletcher

Bridget Folan

Robbie Freund

Phyllis Frindt

Bernie Funk

Linda Funk

Jim Gantner

John Glendenning

Joan Goldberg

Gene Gray

Sandy Guidry

Dottie Gunner

Clark Hammelman

Roberta Hanger

Len Harcourt

Mary Harcourt

John Hardin

Marilyn Harding

Robbie Harrison

Mary Hart

Carol Haughton

Linda Hay

Lexie Haynie

Travis Haynie

Trevor Haynie

Irene Henning

Gail Adams

Larry Adams

Louisa Allen

Jean Allmer

Alice Aldridge-Dennis

Jack Asbridge

Marilyn Asbridge

Charles Ask

Donna Ask

Sharon Bainbridge

Pauline Baran

Thomas Becker

Garth Beerman

Shirley Bird

Lorry Bishop

Birgit Braehler

Ann Bronson

Sharon Bruen

Jan Brush

Bill Burcham

Par Burcham

Sadie Bush

Mary Busse

David Bybee

Susan Bybee

Henni Carabelli

Chris Carlson

Fran Cason

Pat Cavaliere

Don Clanton

Larry Clark

Peg Collister

Nelda Comeau

Elizabeth Corrin

Stella Corpuz

Logan Counts

Elizabeth Crimmons

EJ Crumrine

Sharon Davis

Jim Decker

Sharon Decker

Mary Dietrich

Jo DeGesu

Sharon Morrison

Nadine Murphy

Jim Nash

Judy Nash

Elyne Necchi

Betty Nichols

Mike Nichols

Karen Osmun

Bill Ott

Judy Parsons

Joe Pearlman

Barbara Pellegren

Edward Persic

Milena Persic

Kate Philippi

Judy Pollock

Yolanda Quintana

Mary Ann Rhoads

Frank Richards

Jene Richardson

Sandy Richardson

Nancy Ringel

Bea Rios

Doris Rollins

Valerie Robson

Robert Rossi

Rosalie Rubino

Hank Ruhl

Sue Ryerson

Berta Salazar

Rod Sanders

Mark Santy

Darold Seeley

Kristine Seglem

Vivien Semryck

Bobbi Sengenberger

Lolita Shaw

Ben Shipley

Terry Shipley

Brad Smith

Mae Smith

Phil Smith

Rich Smoski

Emma Herman

Mike Higgins

Jadie Hoffman

Mary Howard

Chuck Hylen

Mary Hylen

Margie Jacobson

Maggie Janick

Tom Johnson

Inge Jones

Debbie Jordan

Joy Kancir

Janet Kane

Ken Kania

Julia Keeler

Bill Kelly

George Kennedy

George Kirwin

Ruth Klym

Sandi Lada

Dale Laing

Dolores Larson

Imo Lax

Mike Leczel

Rosemarie Leesberg

Eunice Leoni

Darlene Lohr

Ted Lohr

Mary Jo Madsen

Judy Marko

Rita Manning

Joan Marshall

Barbara Martin

Marilyn Masey

Michael McCafferty

Maxine McDonald

Suzy McEwan

Teri McLane

Barb Miles

Tom Miller

Thelma Minney

Marcie Moller

Wendy Monteith

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Cloyde Snook

Lynne Staebell

Jamie Stewart

Sandy Steele

Cay Stender

Pauline Stone

Sophie Stuart

Jeanie Taber

Irene Taylor

Wayne Teel

Curt Thompson

Dee Thompson

Ruth Tripet

Anna Troutman

Keith Troutman

Jill Trujillo

Norm Tuccy

Phyllis Tumey

Sandra Tweed

Chrissie Ulmer

Frankie Valdez

Mitzi Valdez

Glenn Vanicek

Jodi Vanicek

Mary Jane Vann

Marilyn Walker

Betty Watson

Elaine Weaver

Bev Wells

Jim Welgarz

Steve Wheeler

Tim White

Bev Williams

Carol Williams

Chuck Wilson

Al Wonstolen

Lyn Wonstolen

Earl Wood

Carolyn Zwahlen

Jerry Yergen

If you (or anyone you might know) have some time to drive seniors in one of our vehicles, please contact Valerie. For those folks unable to drive anymore, this service we provide is their lifeline to independence. Just ask any of our drivers how rewarding it is to get to know some of our wonderful riders. Please talk to people you know or consider it yourself, for you will get more than you give.

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price, that you might not normally visit, so we will take part

both weeks. The first will be a special Restaurant Week

dinner on Tuesday, February 25th, leaving at 4:30 PM.

Unfortunately, the restaurant list and menus will not be

available until after this February 5RFNLQ¶�6HQLRUV�goes to

press. We will have the restaurant name, menu choices, final

Activity Fee (including dinner cost, tax, and gratuity and a

shuttle bus) available at the Front Desk and on our website

by January 20th, and, of course, at sign up on January 31st.

You can also give us a call to find out the details. Sorry for

the inconvenience, but it will be worth it!

Special Matinee Half-price Performance

Wednesday, February 12 Leaving at 12:45 PM

1:30 PM Concert Lone Tree Arts Center

Activity Fee: $33 ($36 non-member)

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live orchestra, a top-notch cast of singers will fill the theater with some of the most lyrical and moving

music written for the stage.

Leaving at 12:45 PM. Newman Center at the University of Denver.

Activity Fee: $26 ($29 non-member) Every year, 14 senior Yale men are selected to be in WKH�:KLIIHQSRRIV��WKH�ZRUOG¶V�ROGHVW�DQG�EHVW�

known collegiate a cappella group, founded in 1909. 7KH\�DUH�RQH�RI�<DOH¶V�PRVW�FHOHEUDWHG�DQG�KDOORZHG�traditions, with a repertoire featuring a diverse mu-sic selection, ranging from traditional Yale songs to

original compositions to hits from every decade.

Wind Crest, in Highlands Ranch, has offered us a tour of their facility and free lunch to try out their dining program. Wind Crest has apartment homes for independent living, and Mill Vista Lodge recently opened as their new continuing care

neighborhood, with assisted living, memory care, short-term rehabilitation and nursing care service. Sign up ahead.

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ONE DAY EVENT/HAPPENINGS

BINGO FOR FUN Tuesdays February 4 and 25 (white elephant) 1:15 PM Only a nickel a card on the 4th and bring a white elephant gift for the 25th. Be ready for a good time with this crazy group.

ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER and CELL PHONE ASSISTANCE Tuesdays February 4 and 18 1:00 PM No Charge Thursdays February 13 and 27 9:00 AM No Charge Our patient instructors will meet one-on-one with you to help meet your technology needs - with computers, e-readers or cell phones. You can come as many times as you desire. Call the front desk.

CREATIVE WRITING Tuesdays February 11 and 25 9:30 AM Come and share along with learning to write a variety of genres.

RECORDING PERSONAL HISTORY SESSION CALL TO SCHEDULE A TIME No Charge Make sure your legacy is recorded for your family for future generations. What an incredible thing to leave your family! Call the front desk to reserve your time.

AARP TAX AIDE Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM We are glad to bring back this incredible free tax service. Sign up for your individual time through April 11th at the Front Desk.

INDOOR PICKLEBALL OSHQ�´SLFN�XS�JDPHµ�WLPHV Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-3:00 PM This winter we are playing Pickleball indoors at the Rec Center. Remember that you must sign in and pay at the Rec Center Front Desk.

BRIDGE GROUPS Every Monday morning at 9:15 AM except February 17th Our Seniors love to play bridge. Call Louisa at 720-733-9690 if you want to play.

AFTERNOON GAMES Every Mon & Fri - 1:00 PM No Charge Drop in for a lively afternoon of fun and games including Pinochle, Mah Jong, Mexican Train, Poker and Canasta. Trivial Pursuit on Fridays.

SIT & BE FIT CLASS Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:30 AM No Charge We have great videos, focusing on muscle strength and flexibility. New people are always welcome to join us. Just come when you can.

BOWLING LEAGUE Every Monday at 9:00 AM The teams bowl at Brunswick Zone near Park Meadows Mall. They are always ORRNLQJ�IRU�VXEVWLWXWHV�LI�\RX¶G�OLNH�WR�JLYH�LW�D�WU\��

CROCHET & KNIT Every Wednesday at 1:00 %ULQJ�\RXU�RZQ�SURMHFW�RU�ZH¶OO�³KRRN´�\RX�XS�ZLWK�RQH��,I�\RX�ZDQW�WR�OHDUQ�KRZ�to knit or crochet, our ladies will teach you!

CANASTA & PINOCHLE no charge Every Wednesday afternoon - check time on calendar Come join us for these lively card games. We can teach you.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES Most Fridays 9:00 AM No Charge Topics range from annuities to tax-free Income. Call Paul Donahue of Edward Jones at 303-688-4220 for a free review.

Going behind the scenes at this huge facility will be so incredibly

interesting. It is a 90-minute walking tour (and is wheelchair accessible), so

wear comfortable shoes. Exactly what we will see will depend upon what is

going on at the facility, but they will explain the process of putting down the ice

for the Avs, the basketball court for the Nuggets and the stages for concerts,

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SHOPPING TRIP - Parker Bargain Stores

Friday, February 28 10:00 AM $5 ($8 non-members) We will make the rounds for bargains galore at Goodwill, Dollar Tree, Hobby

Lobby, Big Lots and Salvation Army and will stop for lunch at Champa Street

Burgers for a quick bite before returning around 2:00 PM.

REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS GROUP Friday, February 7 1:00 PM No Charge Joseph Pearlman, Lt Col, USAF (Ret), will present a talk about his tour of Normandy and Battle of the Bulge sites last August. He visited such sites as Pegasus Bridge, the Normandy American Cemetery, St. Mere Eglise, Omaha and Utah beaches, Point du Hoc, German bunkers, Bastogne, and others.

SPECIAL EVENT - 9DOHQWLQH¶V�7HD Friday, February 7 1:00 PM $5 ($8 non-members) Bring valentines to exchange with everyone and come enjoy teas, along with petites and sweets with new and old friends. When was the last time you were WUHDWHG�WR�DQ�DIWHUQRRQ�WHD"��<RX�GRQ¶W�ZDQW�WR�PLVV�WKLV���&KULVVLH�8OPHU�LV�planning and hosting this special event for the Center.

POLISH POKER Wednesday, February 12 1:00 PM No Charge No special skills are needed for this afternoon of laughs. Please sign up in advance. Be sure and bring some pennies.

LEGAL PRESENTATION ³ ³Guardian and Conservatorships´� Wednesday, February 19 10:30 PM No Charge This informative presentation will be hosted by Jaime Stewart, of Gubbels Law Office. She will discuss the differences between a guardian and a conservator. You will learn various ways to avoid costly court proceedings and how to have appointments made with powers of attorney and revocable living trusts.

LUNCH AND LEARN Wednesday, February 26 11:30 AM $5 ($8 non-members) After a healthy lunch, you will hear a presentation about strokes, presented by the National Stroke Association. Come and learn the basics about strokes - from prevention, to quick detection of symptoms, to treatment. Day of registration is $7 ($10 non-members).

BUNCO Wednesday, February 26 1:15 PM $3 ($6 non-members) Roll the dice and try for winnings! Please sign up in advance as this game needs tables of four. Fee is for cash prizes.

AFTERNOON MOVIE AND POPCORN - ³7KH�%XWOHU´ Thursday, February 27 1:00 PM $2 ($5 non-members) This has been the most requested movie in the last few months. Everyone raves about it. There are too many familiar faces to list the all-star cast. The story is loosely based on the actual White House African-American butler who served 34 years, 8 Presidents and was eyewitness to so much history. This is a must-see film.

SENIORZART CLASSES Thursdays February 6 and 20 2:00 PM $3 ($6 non-members) Our instructor, Blair, plans a drawing or painting project for each class, and all materials are supplied. We hope more of you will give it a try.

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MULTI-DAY EVENT/HAPPENINGS

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The Healthy Living Expo, presented by the Castle Rock

Chamber of Commerce, will feature companies, health

organizations and nonprofits that specialize in healthy

lifestyles. Enjoy vendor booths, displays, and ongoing

entertainment to encourage you to live a healthy life. The

one-day event will be held on Saturday, February 8th, at

the Douglas County Events Center, 500 Fairgrounds Dr.,

Castle Rock, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

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healthy mind, healthy heart and other medical topics. The

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to healthy body. The day will begin with a Freeze-Your-

Buns-Off 5k Race presented by Xperience Colorado.

Healthy Living Expo organizer, Castle Rock Chamber of

Commerce, would like to thank the many health and

safety conscious businesses who specialize in making your

life healthier and happier.

This FREE new walk at the Healthy Living Expo

is sure to become a favorite annual event - and

we encourage seniors to participate. You will

feel so good about yourself if you do. Castle

Rock is at 6202 feet in elevation - so this walk

is 6202 steps, or 1.7 miles in length. Check in

time is 11:00 AM and the walk will start at

12:00 noon. This fun walk will include

entertainment, goodies, stretching warm-up

and cool-down inside the Expo. You can

pre-register online at www.castlerockchamber.webconnex.com/6202Walk

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1st Bill Bradford

2nd Irene Chin, Catherine McCarthy, Don

Wilson

4th Nelda Comeau, Judy Parsons

5th Gloria Lamb

7th Patricia Davis, Donald Hanam

8th Jane Cadwell, Genie Dykstra

9th Don Manzanares

10th Margie Jacobson, Lois Martin

11th Marty Houston

12th Marcella Forkner, Sally Winters

15th Bonnie Bell, Sandy Divan, Yolanda

Quintana

16th Ruth Choquette, Richard Hollenback,

Elisabeth Owens, Betty Radvich

18th Sharon Hurst, Gary Lowndes

19th David Adams, Marj Smith

20th Dean Bertelsen, Steve Esterline, Dottie

Gunner, Arline King, Marilyn Lewis,

Ron Zents

21st Barbara Buonsante, Estelle Glazer,

Linda Gordon

22nd Bobbie Black, Linda Hay, Jerry Yergen

23rd Joan Barton, Josephine De Gesu,

Corinne Kozloski

24th Ann Bronson, Denny Dennison

25th Susan Barden

26th Jim DeVita

27th Charles Dimino, Marvin Gelroth,

Margaret Patton

28th Elene Golaboski

29th Dave Hamling, Joan Thompson

Fran Cason, who has served as the Membership Chairman on the

Board of Directors for the last four years, has retired from her

position. The Board honored her at the end of the year, and Terry

Shipley presented her with an engraved glass plaque, on behalf of

everyone, to thank her for her service. As Membership Chairman,

Fran took it upon herself to organize and fully update our database

of members and paper filing system, which was a major undertaking

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important it is because member information is stored in the database.

She turned the data entry portion of the position over to Judy

Parsons, who will continue on with that. Fran was honored to serve

on the Board and be involved in decision-making for the Senior

Center. She still plans to be involved in activities here when she is

able. She works for the Douglas County School District part-time

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her again for all she has done.

Chrissie has been the Dining Room Manager

for the Volunteers of America lunches we host

on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but she has moved

to Fort Collins as her husband was transferred

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optimistic personality will be missed by all our

VOA lunch participants, and we wish her the

very best of luck in Fort Collins. We know she

will make those she meets there very happy, as

she did here.

Tina Whitby has taken over managing the

dining room, so give her a big CRSC welcome.

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More dances to come in

2014.

This trip was a history and ghost tour of the Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, with a delicious lunch at the hotel, which is said to be haunted. The drive was through the flooded areas and was so interesting.

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