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The 7th Annual Sabor, An Evening at Carnaval!

The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Denver proudly presents the 7th Annual Sabor! Sabor is known as the largest Hispanic Business event in Denver. Sabor offers guests the chance to enjoy live entertainment including 4 live bands and a DJ. The unique Botanic Gardens location allows all 2,500 guests to explore the venue while …

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4th Annual Jefferson County Senior Law Day A Success!

The Jefferson and Gilpin County District Attorney’s Office and the Jefferson County Council on Aging sponsored the Fourth Annual Jefferson County Senior Law Day on June 7 at the Faith Bible Church Chapel in Arvada. It was estimated over 450 seniors attended the all day event. District Attorney Peter Weir opened with an introduction followed …

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The Music of Abba

ABBA: Dancing Queen: The Swedish pop group ABBA is a worldwide sensation which continues to lure millions of young and old fans to their infectious feel-good songs through films and the Broadway musical and recent film hit Mamma Mia! This year marks the 40th anniversary of ABBA’s first hit, Waterloo, which won them the 1974 …

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New Legislation for Reporting of Elder Abuse, Effective July 1

Colorado takes an important step forward in the prevention and detection of elder abuse on July 1, when the law for mandatory reporting of abuse of at-risk elders goes into effect fully. We believe that public awareness is important in dealing with this serious issue. Senate Bill 13-111, Mandatory Reporting of Elder Abuse is the …

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Community Tips Abound At Senior Law Day

by Jane Runge Denver’s 16th Annual Senior Law Day will be held on July 19 from 8:30 am until 1:30 pm at the Denver Mart. Senior Law Day is a day filled with helpful hints of how to maneuver many legal issues for Seniors. Many professionals share their expertise on things such as how to …

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Seniors Making a Difference

by Gail Ploen For almost 5 decades, volunteers with the TLC Meals on Wheels program have been providing South Metro’s homebound senior and disabled adult citizens with nutritious, home-delivered meals and friendly human contact. Currently there are 550 volunteers doing a multitude of tasks from preparing the food to delivering 330 hot lunches, 5 days a week. …

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How to Protect Your Gold, Silver Coins & Precious Metals!

by James A. Browning I am frequently asked how and where to store gold and silver. There is not one answer, as it depends on how much you want to store. If you own less than a few hundred ounces of silver or gold, it is easy enough to simply store your investment at your home in a safe. First and foremost, …

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Romance, Redemption and Singing Nuns

Central City Opera’s 2014 Festival, June 28 – August 10 Central City Opera’s 2014 Festival will be an unforgettable summer of song. The Festival kicks off on June 28 with Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro delivering comedy, trickery and romance during a day of madness and one wild wedding. Dead Man Walking opens July 5 …

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Help For Homes Program Benefits Brighton Couple

Fred and Ginger Stevenson of Brighton found themselves in the middle of what Ginger described as, “You know that extreme home-makeover show? Like that, but smaller.” “This is far above what I expected or hoped for,” Fred said. “I would not have asked for this, if I’d known the scope.” A Viet Nam-era veteran, Fred …

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Exercise Your Power

Haircuts and hypertension may seem to have nothing in common but every Saturday at local barbershops and salons around Denver the two come together in an effort to improve the health of our community. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States for all adults but some minority groups are more prone to be affected by …

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Wish of a Lifetime’s ‘The Incredible Art of Aging’ Gala

Enjoy an amazing night of cocktails, dinner, and art performances at Wish of a Lifetime’s ‘The Incredible Art of Aging’ Gala. Join us in raising a glass as we pay homage to seniors through a multi-dimensional arts exhibition. The Gala is going to be held on June 7th, 2014 at 6:30 PM at the Seawell …

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Mother-Daughter Volunteer Team

Betty Campbell and Connie Morgan, mother and daughter, have volunteered together at Apex Park and Recreation District’s Community Recreation Center, for over two years. They share a Friday morning shift at the center’s front desk, along with many other volunteer responsibilities. They’ve both been on the Senior Council, greeters, Craft Carousel, the annual Craft Fair, and the Bunny Breakfast, to name …

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