Category: Denver Metro Latest News

WaistWatchers The Musical!

August 8–26, at Lakewood Cultural Center The Battles with Weight, Aging, Dieting, and Exercise. Created by Alan Jacobson (Book and Lyrics) with Vince DiMura (Music), Directed by Matt Silva The Battle of the Bulge – the struggle to be that perfect weight – comes to toe-tapping, hysterical life in this 90-minute musical tale, set in …

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Evergreen Jazz Festival

Evergreen is about 1400 miles from New Orleans. But July 27- 29, the scenic mountain community becomes “Bourbon Street with Altitude” as it hosts the 17th annual Evergreen Jazz Festival. Nationally known for its top bands, intimate venues and appealing mountain setting, the Festival offers over 80 hours of live traditional jazz ranging from Dixieland …

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Life Care Centers – Country Fair at Stonegate

Looking for something fun to do? Don’t want to spend a lot of money? Missing the street fairs of your childhood? We have the answer! Its Country Fair time at Life Care Center of Stonegate! Join us on Thursday July 19, from 11:00-2:00. Each year this Skilled Nursing facility celebrates its anniversary by partnering with …

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How Ageism Affects Older Adults

Changing the Narrative is this year’s ageism awareness campaign to increase our understanding of ageism and to change how Coloradans think about aging. Ageism is the discrimination or being biased against our older population. Unfortunately, ageism is alive and well, despite our current laws to protect people over 50 years of age. Someone who is …

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Public Invited To Participate In Archaeological Excavation

Museum staff and archaeology professionals lead tours for the public at the Magic Mountain site this summer. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science invites members of the public to be a part of an excavation project at the Magic Mountain archaeological site, located near Apex Park just outside of Golden, Colo. Free public tours …

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Furry Scurry At Wash Park May 5

Helping homeless pets and horses is as simple as a walk in the park! The Dumb Friends League is hosting its 24th annual Furry Scurry dog walk on Saturday, May 5 in Denver’s Washington Park to raise money for homeless pets and horses in our community. Animal lovers and their dogs will enjoy a beautiful …

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The Dead Sea Scrolls Come To Denver

Stunning exhibition features authentic Dead Sea Scrolls and hundreds of artifacts. Dead Sea Scrolls, the exhibition that has captivated millions, is now open at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The regional premiere of this exhibition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see authentic Dead Sea Scrolls, ancient manuscripts that include the oldest known biblical …

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Roberta Thomas’ 100th Birthday Celebration

On Saturday, March 10, 2018, 150 friends and family convened at the Del Mar Senior Center to celebrate the 100th birthday for the city’s newest centenarian, Ms. Roberta Thomas. Born on March 8, 1918 in Cancienne, Louisiana, Ms. Roberta is the eldest child of 3 brothers (now deceased) and one sister, Bessie Jones. Ms. Roberta …

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Create A Boundary Around Yourself

By Carol Core Caring for an elderly family member is a daunting task, no matter what level of care is needed. Currently, there are more than 65 million non- paid family caregivers in the US. With the aging of the Boomers, that number is only growing. Collectively caregivers give over $420 billion in FREE care …

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Denver Augments Immigrant And Refugee Services

The Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs has hired María Corral as Community Integration Coordinator to expand community partnerships and develop new ways to serve immigrants and refugees. Reach her at Maria.Corral@denvergov.org or 720-913-8451. Denver aumenta sus servicios a inmigrantes y refugiados La Oficina de Asuntos de Inmigrantes y Refugiados incorporó a la primera Coordinadora de …

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Senior Day at the Capitol

By Steve Grund, Colorado Senior Lobby It’s your House. You built it. And, on Wednesday, March 21st at 9:00am, Governor John Hickenlooper’s Senior Day Proclamation invites you to the Capitol to enjoy it. Please come and join us! What’s on your mind? Senior Day is a terrific opportunity to share thoughts, ask questions and talk to …

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Black History Month Celebration

On February 17th at the Hiawatha Davis Recreation Center, the Colorado Black Round Table (CBRT) Black History Month Celebration Honorees and Meeting lead by Dr. Sharon R. Bailey, Program Manager of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Culture, Equity & Leadership Team. They discussed the “Role of The Black Church, Mosques & Centers of Spiritual Development, a …

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