Category: Denver Metro Latest News

Holiday Fundraiser at The Bosworth House

Hazel Miller and her band kick off the holidays when they perform at the Opening Night of Christmas at Our House 2014. Buffet dinners, bistro lunches, champagne brunches and boutique shopping are all in the offing during the five days of holiday festivities. For ladies only Tony David and Wildefire are onstage at Girls’ Night …

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Denver Museum Of Nature & Science

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the region’s leading resource for informal science education, unveils a new sculpture by award-winning artist Kent Ullberg. The piece, entitled Snowmastodon, will be installed later this month on the west side of the Museum. A public dedication ceremony is planned for Thursday, October 23, at 10 a.m. at the …

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The Glenn Miller Orchestra Swings!

“The hardest thing in the world is to start an orchestra – and the next hardest, to stop it.” That bit of wisdom was uttered by Hans Richter more than a century ago, but he might very well have been speaking about Glenn Miller Orchestra, which appears in Denver at the Paramount Theatre, on Saturday, …

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Aurora’s Veterans Salute Event Honors Military Families

The city of Aurora’s annual tradition of honoring our military heroes continues in 2014 with a special focus on the dedication and support of military families. The Aurora Veterans Salute is presented by the Aurora Center for Active Adults and will be held Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Wings over the Rockies Air & Space …

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Kilowatt Eights

Kilowatt Eights Square Dance Club is celebrating its 75th Anniversary on October 3rd at the Malley Recreation Center. A catered dinner and a square dance. Dave Guille from Cheyenne and Bill Heiny the Club caller will call the square dance and Mitchell Thompson of Golden will provide the round dance cueing. The Clubs history began September 1939 as a supervisor at Public Service Company of …

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Climb the Stairway to Heaven with GET THE LED OUT The American Led Zeppelin

Relive the passion and fury of the timeless rock anthems and intimate melodies that spans the mythic career of rock ‘n’ roll royalty that is Led Zeppelin. This 6-piece tribute recreates the legendary British group’s distinct studio sound, with all the bells and whistles. With a whole lotta love, Get The Led Out are professional musicians, whose passion for …

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Seniors In September

Seniors in September is a unique informational and educational event organized by the Denver Commission on Aging and the Denver Office on Aging. The event features Denver City and County agencies like the Denver Parks and Recreation Department and the Department of Human Services, which offer health and wellness activities, educational opportunities, and other resources …

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Senior Emergency Rooms

By Brian Newsome Going to an emergency room is never fun, but it can be an especially stressful experience for senior citizens. Elderly patients may move slower than the fast-paced world around them, or have special needs that a typical hospital doesn’t provide. But that’s not the case at three Denver-region hospitals, which have redesigned …

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The ABC’s of Assisted Living Facilities

Whether you want a cozy environment with fine amenities or around-the-clock assistance with personal care needs, assisted living facilities (or ALFs) are a practical choice for seniors who want to enjoy their retirement years in a safe, secure environment. With National Assisted Living Week upon us this September, take time to learn three major ways …

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Remembering Herb Homan

by Rich Mauro On July 6, older adults in Colorado lost one of their fiercest and most respected advocates. Herb Homan (age 94) had been a leader in the field of aging for nearly thirty years. Herb’s work promoted the quality of life for Colorado’s older adults immeasurably. He served as an officer of the …

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The BEATLES 50th Anniversary Concert “1964” The Tribute

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, don’t miss the most unique, fun and affordable concert event of this summer at Red Rocks with The #1 Beatles Show in the World, “1964” The Tribute. …

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Preventing Slips, Trips & Falls

by Jennifer Bajaj, M.D. Falls are one of the main causes of injury, disability and even death among older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of three adults ages 65 and older falls each year. From a business perspective, as employees age, the costs of any falls they experience on …

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