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Something For Everyone

Prairie Canyon Ranch ~ Sept. 7. Volunteers at Prairie Canyon Open Space Day explaining flora, fauna and history of the prairie canyon ranch to bystanders. A guided hike through a canyon, hayrides, blacksmith demos, live music, dancing, and a birds of prey exhibit — the annual Douglas County Open Space Day has it all. All …

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Independence Doesn’t Mean Going It Alone

Provided by Dan Reiner, content manager, National Council on Aging For our whole lives, we’re told to work hard, try new things, and stay busy. This is all part of how we demonstrate our personal independence. But as we age, our bodies (and budgets) change. Our understanding of independence must change along with them. 80% …

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“1964” The Tribute

Beatles 55th Anniversary Concert Friday, August 23 at Red Rocks “The Beatles we remember were magical…1964 creates the magic!” Dick Clark It was in August of 1964 when the British invasion first came to Colorado with the group that started it all…the Beatles. If you love the Beatles you won’t want to miss the most …

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Arvada Senior Connection August 20

The annual Senior Connection show is at the Arvada Center at 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Easy to find, the Arvada Center has plenty of free parking near the entrance. Admission is free for this full day of entertainment, fashion show, activities and information. Guests can win door prizes by playing the roulette wheel. It is an …

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High Plains Chautauqua Presents Living History Portrayals

High Plains Chautauqua celebrates 20 years of bringing history to life when eight memorable figures appear under the big tent on the Aims Community College campus August 5-8. Chautauqua offers a unique blend of theater, history, and the humanities where audiences meet and engage in conversation with personalities from the past. All events are free …

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Age-Friendly Jefferson County

Aging in a community that is inclusive, accessible, and supportive helps strengthen the well-being of all citizens. On June 11, Jefferson County was designated an Age-Friendly community by AARP and the World Health Organization’s Global Network for Age-friendly Cities and Communities. AARP representatives, Bob Murphy and Roberto Ray, presented the certificate. As a member of …

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Appearance Center Brings Smiles Back To Life

Do you want your dental care to be done by the doctor only? Do you want your doctor to be believably experienced and highly trained? Do you want the dental work you receive to be excellent without redos and endless adjustments? Would it be nice to have convenient access to a boutique dental office where …

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Killer Queen

Performing the Greatest Hits of Queen, July 23 at Red Rocks The English rock group Queen is an iconic sensation stacking up 18 #1 albums, 18 #1 singles and is one of the world’s best-selling music artists. Their performance at 1985’s Live Aid is regarded as one of the greatest in rock history. The music …

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Wings Over The Rockies Hosts Apollo Palooza

This July, Denver-based Wings Over the Rockies is home to Apollo Palooza, a week-long celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 and the future of human space exploration. Highlights of the robust schedule include presentations by Apollo 17 astronaut and moonwalker Sen. Harrison Schmitt, Apollo 11 flight director Gene Kranz, Sue Bean and Barbara …

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Great Ways to Keep Your Mind Sharp

When you think about exercise, you likely envision using the treadmill or lifting weights. But every bit as important to your long-term health and wellness are activities that keep your mind sharp and your cognitive abilities strong and limber. Here are several things you can do to help keep your mind sharp: • Solve a …

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Legendary Trumpeter Herb Alpert Keeps Passion Alive

Herb Alpert turned 84 in March, but he’s still loves what he does which is to play his horn, paint, sculpt, inspire young people to create and put on uplifting concerts with his wife of 45 years, Lani Hall. Boasting an impressive 11 Grammy Awards between them, Herb Alpert and Lani Hall are partners in …

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Learning to Thrive with Avenida

By Trudy Stephens, Avenida Lakewood Executive Director At Avenida Lakewood, we believe that providing our residents with a rich array of services and programs—along with a great place to call home—is the key to active, healthy, and engaged living. That is why we offer our Five to ThriveTM Resident Enrichment Program, which was developed utilizing …

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