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The Official Monthly Publication of the Castle Rock Senior Activity Center

MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

2323 Woodlands Blvd., Castle Rock, CO 80104 Office: 303.688.9498 Fax: 303.814.1035

Email: [email protected]

www.castlerockseniorcenter.org Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/CastleRockSeniorCenter

¨ The Center will be closed on December 25 & 26 for the Christmas Holiday, January 1st for New Year’s Day and Monday, January 15th for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

¨ Please note that Sign-up Day for December activities is on Tuesday, November 28.

¨ This Rockin’ Seniors issue was sent to the publisher right at the time of the Craft Show, so look in the January 2018 edition for pictures/financials/results from our biggest event of the year.

¨ INCLEMENT WEATHER CLOSURES: Please make sure you read the notice on page 14 on how to check if we are closed during inclement weather.

WHAT’ S IN SID E

2017 BOARD & STAFF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President Doris Rollins

Vice-Presidents Phyllis Tumey

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Secretary Vivien Semryck

Treasurer Chuck Pauley

COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS

Activities Sherry Fogleman

Community Liaison Al Wonstolen

Facilities Open

Membership Kathy Stumpf

Sports Coordinator Dave Meyer

Transportation Jon Hendricks

STAFF

Executive Director Debbi Haynie

[email protected]

Assistant Director Deb Santy

[email protected]

Volunteer Coord/Adm. Asst Juli Asbridge

[email protected]

Transportation Coordinator Tina Whitby

[email protected]

Front Desk Coordinator Mary Jo Fry

[email protected]

Newsletter Editor Shannon Rutt

[email protected]

Kitchen Coordinator Susan Santamaria-Fenton

ASSOCIATES

Accountant Greg Bell, CPA

Legal Advisor Wendy Monteith

Wellness Coordinator Colleen Morton, R.N.

Castle Rock Senior Activity Center

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From the Director PAGE

Recognitions & Volunteering 3

Rockworthy 4

Health & Wellness 5

Fundraising Rocktivities 6

Advertisements 7

Rockin’ Happenings 8

More Rockin’ Happenings 9

Calendar 10-11

What’s Going on this Month 12-13

Of Interest 14

Advertisements 15

Sports Rock AND Around Town 16

Our Rockin’ Members 17

What’s Been Happening 18

Rockin’ Activity Sign-Up Sheet 19

Happy Holidays to all! By the time you get this, the 25th Anniversary Castle Rock Craft Show Extraordinaire will be over and that means we can all breathe a sigh of relief, take a little rest, and then gear up for the holidays and the anticipation of a new year. Being an empty-nester and living far from extended family, I love Christmas when my whole family does whatever it takes to be together. This year we are all going to California, so I get the blessing of being a guest rather than a host.

I am grateful to have family to be with, but I also know that many seniors don’t have that good fortune. I encourage you to invite someone who is alone to join you for a holiday dinner, as that is what this season is all about. There is no time like the present to bring joy to someone else. What other things do you do to making this a season of giving, whether it’s for your family, friends or even total strangers? I’d love to hear from you, so stop by some day and tell me.

This time of year is also one of gathering together, singing songs, eating great food and being a part of something special. We’ve got opportunities for you to do that all month long, from our annual Holiday Potluck where we’ll be singing along with a group of Dickens Carolers, our Secret Santa Reveal Party where we find out who is giving us gifts, a trip to the Governor’s Mansion to see the decorations, and the holiday Mystery Trip that Deb and I have been planning for a year. We hope you’ll join us.

May you all have the best holiday season ever! ~ Debbi

You Need to Know

The Castle Rock Senior Center Staff

Our staff has grown, just as the Senior Center continues to

do so! We’re looking forward to even more exciting

adventures with you in 2018. We hope you and all of yours have a joyous holiday season and a very Merry Christmas!

(top row l to r) Debbi Haynie, Shannon Rutt, Susan Santamaria-

Fenton, Deb Santy

(bottom row l to r) Mary Jo Fry, Tina Whitby, Juli Asbridge

Ida Shapiro

Janie Shusta

Judy Smith

Philip Smith

Rich Smoski Patsy Soro

Gary Spreeman

Rita Spreeman

Betsy Steelman

Cay Stender Debbie Stenner Kathy Stolcis

Kathy Stumpf Rhonda Sullivan

Monica Swartwood

Pam

Thiltgen-Hester

Charlotte Adair Gail Adams

Larry Adams

Ginger Allspach

Jason Anderson

Jean Anderson

Laurie Armstrong

Joe Asbridge

Jack Asbridge

Karen Asbridge

Marilyn Asbridge

Bob Barber John Bell Hazel Bennett Richard Bennett Mary Ann Birrittella

Mary Bowlin

Kathy Breth

Jeanette Brock

Sadie Bush

Mary Busse

Ruth Calderon

Pat Caluori Chris Carlson

Joanne Carr Michael Chatman

Dawn Corbell Dolores Coyne

EJ Crumrine

Michelle Daniel Connie Dawson

Ida DeChellis

Jim Decker Sharon Decker Jean DiBartolomeo

Michael Dockery

Paul Donahue

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THANK YOU TO OUR

OCTOBER

Ashlynn Traina-Smith

Phyllis Tumey

Douglas Vinton

Melena Vinton

Marilyn Walker Jim Weglarz

Bev Wells

Bob Wells

Steve Wheeler David Whitby

Kay Wolfe

Al Wonstolen

Lyn Wonstolen

Earl Wood

Bill Yoder

Thelma Minney

Wendy Monteith

Sue Moore

Shari Morrison

Diane Mowery

Carol Murino

Bill Ott Chris Paladino

Jim Paladino

Pat Passamani Charlie Patin

Chuck Pauley

Gayle Peterson

Steve Pritchard

Richard Pugh

Kathy Pullen

Eve Reid

Jene Richardson

Nancy Ringel Doris Rollins

Bob Rossi Roz Rubino

Mike Rutkowski Joseph Ruys

Lynette Ryder Sue Ryerson

Nelson Sanschagrin

Susan Santamaria-Fenton

Mark Santy

Kenneth Schader Caryl Schlothauer Mark Schoeberl Shirley Schoeberl Vivien Semryck

Terry Shadwick

Renate Shafer

Peggy Hegwer Jim Henderson

Jon Hendricks

Sandy Hendricks

Irene Henning

Sandi Hier Derald Hoffman

Jadie Hoffman

Charles Holverstott Cherie Holverstott Mary Hudson

Maggie Janick

Connie Johnson

Jim Johnson

Wes Johnson

Inge Jones

Shirley Jost Donna Kime

Nancy Knol Lynn Kroloff Kathy Lacey

Sher LaDue

Steve Lockwood

Darlene Lohr Ted Lohr Carl Longhofer Pam Luyten

Judy Marko

Nanita Marksberry

Joan Marshall Glenda Martinez

Helen Massey

Janet Mattheis

Steve Mauri Vicki McDaniel JoAnn McKie

Teri McLane

Dave Meyer

Bob Dunn

Sara Dunn

Kathy Dunston

Esther Durkin

Eric Elder Dave Ehline

Christie Einspahr Pat Eskoz

Kim Evans

Gretchen Faust Tamy Felton

Dale Ferg

Anna Marie Ferrant Sally Fitzsimons

Nancy Flugum

Sherry Fogleman

Bridget Folan

Marie Fortin

Chris Foster Phyllis Frindt Linda Funk

Don Furnish

Jim Gantner Evelyn Garbo

Neomi Garcia

Arlene Gardow

Joan Goldberg

Gene Gray

Katie Greene

Sandy Guidry

Dottie Gunner Timothy Hallett Larry Hamilton

Roe Hanson

Robbie Harrison

Michael Hartberger Travis Haynie

Mary Hudson has been selected to head up a team of fellow volunteers who will keep books shelved and organized in our lending library, along with sorting through the ongoing book donations, adding many of them to the lending library and boxing

the rest for the Book Sale at our annual Craft Show. Mary is originally from New Jersey and is retired from the Air Force. She has 10 years of active duty, 3 of those were spent in England. Mary also has 22 years in the Reserve which was very interesting

but challenging at the same time. Her daughter is military as well, and talked Mary into moving to Colorado. Mary loves all that

Colorado has to offer, saying that it is really the “best of both worlds.” There are many concerts and plays as well as hiking and other outdoor activities that keep her busy. When asked if she has any plans for the library, she said that she wants to keep the

nice selection, but make sure to keep bringing in a great variety of titles and genres to include history, spy books and large print. Most importantly, she wants to make the library more accessible to browse, and make sure that everyone knows there are no time

limits on returns.

Be a part of the fun changes in the

Library!

Come meet the new Librarian and see how you can be a library volunteer

at an informational meeting on

Tuesday, December 5th at 12:15 PM in the Library!

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A true Southern gentleman is a great description of our November

Volunteer of the Month. Charles Holverstott has been one of our

volunteer drivers for over 2 years. He drives for both our daily shuttle and

on some trips. He has roots in the South as he was born and grew up in

Ellijay, GA. He is the youngest of 3, with 2 older sisters. Charles’ caring

spirit initially led him to the field of respiratory therapy where he worked

in both hospital and home care settings. He eventually made a career

change and began working in the field of information technology (IT).

Even though he left the direct care side of the medical field, he stayed

within the healthcare arena. His work in IT found him managing large

mainframe information systems in medical centers. He received a bonus in

his career as it led him to meeting his wife Cherie when they worked

together at Porter Hospital. They moved from Colorado to Virginia, then

Alabama and settled back in Colorado upon retirement. After searching for

just the right place to live, they decided that Castle Rock met all their

needs. Charles and Cherie have a blended family; he has one daughter, Cherie has two daughters and

together they have 6 grandchildren.

Charles became a volunteer at the Center when he was looking for something that utilized his love of

people and driving. As a volunteer, he is compassionate, courteous and provides great attention to detail.

Charles shares his time and talents with additional organizations as he volunteers with Dumb Friends

League and Castlewood Canyon State Park and is a member of R.S.V.P.

Charles has an adventurous spirit and as a high school student was a volunteer fireman. Colorado is a

great setting for Charles to live and enjoy his love of the outdoors. He is a skilled skier who hits the slopes

whenever he can, and in the warmer months gets outside as much as possible. We are fortunate to have

Charles on our team of wonderful volunteers. Thank you Charles!

James Acklin

Janet Bernal Janice Gilmore

Jim Harrison

Anne Herrington

Sharon Hopkins

We welcome these new members from October. Glenda Martinez is our New Member Ambassador on our Membership Committee. She would love to assist new members in getting involved and meeting others. If you are new and have any questions, please call Glenda at 303-646-2949 or 720-626-3485. We invite you to come to our

Newcomer “Meet & Greet” on the 4th Tuesday at 10:30 to meet others & be welcomed.

You have chosen a great place to get involved, and we are glad to welcome you.

Membership costs $36 for an entire year, and with a $6 discount per activity for members, it pays for itself as you get involved. You can join by stopping in the Center, filling out a membership form, and paying your $36 dues. There is also

a fill-in membership form on our website: www.castlerockseniorcenter.org. We welcome you!!

~ The Staff

Douglas Vinton

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I started thinking about the word “tradition” the other day - probably because it's coming to that time of year where we remember many special moments. By definition, tradition means: the handing down of information, beliefs, or customs from one generation to another, according to Mariam-Webster. Of course, traditions aren't only referring to the holiday time, but often the important ones are around time spent with family and friends.

Growing up, on Christmas Eve, after having dinner and my brother and I washing and drying the dishes (no dishwashers yet), we would then get to pick one present from under the Christmas tree and open it. You never wanted to pick the best present of the few under the tree that had your name on it as you really wanted to save that for the next morning...anticipation was half the fun then as it still is today. I am sure that each of you have your own vision of a tradition that is not necessarily a big one, but is important to you. Another one of mine would be that every weekend we met at my grandparents’ house in the country and the adults played cards and the kids played games - did I mention I had almost 50 first cousins? There was always enough for two sides of a team to play baseball or football. Yes, with an older brother and cousins, even little girls played football.

Today, rarely a Sunday goes by where I don't watch a football game, (#1 Packers, #2 Broncos). Do I know every signal and position? Probably not, but perhaps I still connect, watching now to reminisce about childhood weekends of endless play without a worry in the world surrounded by people that cared for you. I am thankful for those memories that intertwine my traditions of the past with the current, and hopefully into the future. The current generation is used to instant gratification and has amazing technology skills. However, you each have a gift to share with them of a story of a tradition, and even though it may not seem to have an effect now, perhaps you have planted a seed.

PS: My 18-year-old daughter still has us each open one gift on Christmas Eve.

HEARING SCREENING CLINIC

By Joanne LaPorta of Accent on Hearing

Friday, December 8th

Beginning at 10:15 AM

A FREE hearing screening is offered once a month

& includes cleaning/checking all types of hearing aids as well as ear wax removal. Please sign up in

advance at the front desk.

Please call the front desk to schedule your massage appointment. Remember, massage is good for you. It can increase circulation, relax

your tense muscles, and ease pain.

REFLEXOLOGY By Irene Baertsch, Reflexologist

Mondays, December 4, 11 & 18


$15 for members for 30 minutes

Please call the front desk to schedule, limited to one per week. By applying pressure to specific points on your hands or feet, pain or stress on

other areas of the body can be alleviated.

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FREE BP checks by an RN

Date: Wed, Dec 20 10:30am-12:00pm

No appointment needed

Provided by: UC Health

*Note the change in time

Visiting Nurses Foot Clinic Medical Foot Care provided by RNs

Wednesdays, December 6 & 20


Cost is $35 and this is a benefit of some Kaiser plans - call VNA at 303-698-6496 prior to first appt. Don't let the fee keep you from taking care of your feet as there is some assistance available for low income members. Call the front desk to schedule.

CHAIR MASSAGE By Cheryl Eastburn, Massage Therapist

Thursdays, December 7 & 21

“$10 Tuesdays” on December 12th


$12 for members for 20 minutes

What does the word “Tradition” mean to you?

Holiday Letter from Colleen

Colleen Morton, R.N.

Wellness Coordinator

Castle Rock Senior Center

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How You Can Be a Part of

Colorado Gives Day

Colorado Gives Day is THE day to give to selected

non-profits throughout the state because donations

made online at www.coloradogives.org that day are

included in the $1 Million Incentive Fund – so

donations go further. Our senior center is fortunate to

be included in this. Many of you have children,

grandchildren or other friends or neighbors who

know what this Center means to you. This event is

the perfect opportunity for them to make a donation to

us – in your honor. They will join with thousands of

others who are giving on December 5th. They won’t

give unless you ask, so please pick up the phone

and ask them to make a tax-deductible donation to

the Castle Rock Senior Center on Colorado Gives

Day. They can even designate that it is in your honor.

Everyone at our Center thanks you for participating in

this way.

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We will cook the hams and turkeys We will cook the hams and turkeys (everyone contributes $1), and (everyone contributes $1), and

participants will bring favorite holiday participants will bring favorite holiday foods. Make sure to sign up in advance foods. Make sure to sign up in advance with what you are bringing so we make with what you are bringing so we make

sure we have plenty of everything. sure we have plenty of everything. Stay for a great free concert!!!Stay for a great free concert!!!

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Friday, December 1st at 1:00 PM

Air Corps/Air Force veteran Jack Asbridge will present a slide program about his careers with the Air Force and as a Los Alamos physicist at our next Remembering Our Veterans meeting at 1pm on

Friday, December 1st in the Panorama Hall of the Castle Rock Senior Center. Jack was an instructor in radar maintenance in the Air Force, and worked satellite programs at Los Alamos looking for nuclear explosives in space and in the atmosphere in support of Test Ban Treaties between the United States and the Soviet Union.

For Information Call: Larry Adams 303.660.1857

If you are new here, please come to one of our monthly

“meet and greet” events. This is a meeting to find out how

things work here, ask questions, meet some people

and find out how to get involved. You’re welcome to

stay for lunch.

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VOA SPECIAL

HOLIDAY LUNCH

December 21st

12:00 PM

Panorama Hall

“SeniorzArt”

Classes December 7 & 21 at 2:00 PM

So what is SeniorzArt? It’s a chance for you to bring out your “inner artist,”

perhaps something you don’t even know you have. Instructor Amy

makes it happen step-by-step, and you have a piece of art after each class. All materials are supplied.

*No art experience needed, just a desire to create. You’ll make a project at each class.

Everyone’s going to kill to get to go on this

holiday themed Mystery Trip hosted by Debbi and Deb who mysteriously started

planning it a year ago!

Last year’s Mystery Trip was such a success it’s back on the calendar!

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MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY

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19 20 18 9:30 AM Sit and Be Fit Class

11:30 AM VOA Lunch -

Let’s Celebrate/

Marinated Pork & Vegetables

12:30 PM SPECIAL EVENT - Secret Santa Reveal Party

Chili’s

11:00am-10:00pm

9:00 AM Foot Care Clinic

9:30 AM Sit & Be Fit Class

11:00 AM Drama Workshop

1:00 PM Crochet & Knit

1:00 PM Afternoon of Games

1:00 PM Bunco

8:30 AM Casino Trip - The Isle $

9:00 AM Chair Massage “$10 Tues”

9:30 AM Sit and Be Fit Class

10:00 AM “Meet and Greet”

11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Pizza Burger

1:30 PM Creative Writing

9:00 AM Reflexology

9:15 AM Monday Bridge

10:15 AM Trip - $$ Out to Lunch

The Brasserie 1010 Boulder


9:00 AM Reflexology



DOLLAR SIGN LEGEND

The dollar signs on the calendar represent the average price of the entrée at the restaurant when you

will be paying for a meal there. $ = Under $15 $$ = $16-$35

$$$ = $36-$50

This does NOT represent the Activity Fee you pay at sign-up


11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

CENTER CLOSED DURING

IREA HOLIDAY LUNCHEON 11:30 AM - Doors open at Events Center for IREA Holiday Luncheon - must register in advance, until filled




10:00 AM Book Club


Split Pea Soup & Tuna Salad

12:15 PM Library Volunteer meeting

1:00 PM Bingo for Fun

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9:00 AM Reflexology


10:00 AM Informational Meeting:

Activities Committee


9:00 AM Foot Care Clinic


10:30-12 BP Spot - no appt.

12:15 PM Holiday Potluck Luncheon

“A Bit O’ Dickens Carolers”



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1:00 PM Polish Poker

Hannukah Begins

Secret Santa

Gift #1

Secret Santa

Gift #2

Secret Santa

Gift #3

CANCELLATION POLICY

If you sign up for an activity and find you are unable to participate, let the front desk know as soon as possible. No

credits are issued for cancellations made the day of or the day before an activity. If you cancel before the deadline, notify the

Senior Center during business hours of 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, and we will issue you a credit. We do not

refund ticketed events. Credits expire after one year.

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY

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9/10

16/17

23/24

9:00 AM Financial Services

10:00 AM Current Events

10:45 AM Trip - $$ Holiday Tablescapes & Lunch

11:30AM VOA Lunch - Soup & Salad



1:00 PM Remembering our Veterans

8:45 AM Trip - $

Denver Governor’s Mansion & Lunch at Racines


11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Roasted Chicken

1:00 PM Trivia Group



Salisbury Steak

& Cheesy Potatoes

1:00 PM Active Minds -

“The Nobel Prize”


4:30 PM Trip - $$ Out to Dinner

Centennial The Perfect Landing



10:15 AM Hearing Clinic

10:45 AM Mystery Trip


Mediterranean Fish & Rice


1:00 PM Crochet/Knit

9:00 AM Chair Massage


11:30AM VOA Lunch - Chili con Carne

12:45 PM Movie & Popcorn -

“Carol Burnett Christmas”


2:00 PM SeniorzArt Class

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11:30 AM VOA Lunch-Mexican Meatball

Soup & Cheese Burrito



1:00 PM Board Meeting

9:00 AM Chair Massage


12:00 PM VOA Lunch - in Panorama Hall

Special Holiday meal Ham &

Sweet Potatoes


2:00 PM SeniorzArt Class

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Cripple Creek Trip returns

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Stuffed Baked Potatoes

and Salad





11:30 AM VOA Lunch - Italian Sausage

& Lentil Soup



Center

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Monday,

January

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January Activities

Sign-Up begins at 8:30 AM

VOA LUNCHES - Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays 11:30 AM The Volunteers of America host an on-site lunch at our Center, a nutritious hot meal for a suggested contribution of $2.50. No advanced sign-up required. Let’s

Celebrate party will be on December 19 to honor those with birthdays or special days. Don’t miss the special holiday meal in Panorama Hall on Thursday, December 21 at 12:00 PM.

OUT TO LUNCH - Brasserie 1010 in Boulder Monday, December 4 10:15 AM $10 ($16 non-members) Come have lunch with us at The Brasserie 1010, a bustling bistro right in the heart of downtown Boulder. Their menu offers French-inspired cuisine including classic bistro dishes such as steak frites, brique poulet, boullaibaise, warm goat cheese salad and chocolat pot de creme. Activity Fee does not include the cost of your individual lunch.

CHILI’S IN CASTLE ROCK FUNDRAISER Wednesday, December 6 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM Chili’s is proud to support the Castle Rock Senior Center. Let them do the cooking! Note, we do not offer transportation. Take

the flyer on page 6, pick one up at the Center or print from our website, and go eat there that day. Order whatever you want to eat, give your server the flyer when you pay for your meal, and a portion of your food bill will be donated back to the Senior Center. Give flyers out to everyone you know.

IREA HOLIDAY LUNCHEON At the Douglas County Events Center Wednesday, December 13 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM no charge The Senior Center will be closed during the IREA Holiday Luncheon. This is an incredibly popular outing for seniors during the holidays, and so generous of the IREA. It is, however, limited to the first 300 who sign up, so make sure you call the front desk and get your name on the list until it is filled. Names will be checked at the door. Doors at the Douglas County Events Center don’t open until 11:30 AM.

HOLIDAY POTLUCK LUNCHEON WITH ENTERTAINMENT Wednesday, December 20 at 12:15 PM $1 + a dish ($7 + a dish non-members) We’ll cook the turkeys and hams so you don’t have to get up at the crack of dawn (that’s what the nominal fee is for) and you decide what favorite holiday side dish you want to bring. Make sure you sign up on the potluck list with what you are bringing, so we know we’ve got enough of everything. First come/first served on what you bring until the list for each category fills up. This is a tremendous meal you don’t want to miss. After lunch, you’ll be entertained with your favorite holiday songs by “A Bit O’ Dickens Carolers.”

OUT TO DINNER - The Perfect Landing Thursday, December 28 at 4:30 PM $6 ($12 non-members) The Perfect Landing now has an elevator, so you don’t have to walk up the stairs. Come see why The Perfect Landing is called “Denver’s Hidden Gem Restaurant.” You will be able to order from their regular dinner menu and get a bird’s eye view of the take-offs and landings of the planes at the same time. Activity Fee doesn’t include the cost of your individual dinner.

NO SLAMMERS BINGO Due to low participation, we are no longer offering transportation to the Slammers Bingo Hall. If there is a renewed interest, please let us know and we may revisit it in the Spring.

TRIP - HOLIDAY TABLESCAPES Friday, December 1 10:45 AM $16 ($22 non-members) Everyone loved last year’s December Mystery Trip so much that we decided to add it to this month’s calendar! Come with us on a fun holiday excursion and enjoy a few hours of friendship and smiles!

DINING OPPORTUNITIES

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We will leave the Center at 10:45 AM and head to Pappadeaux for lunch. We will order off of their regular lunch menu, and after lunch head to St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church in Greenwood Village to take part in their annual event that showcases over forty lavishly decorated and themed holiday tables. They will be providing Greek pastries, coffee and tea. The Activity Fee price includes transportation and admission to the Tablescapes Event. You will be responsible for the cost of your lunch. We will arrive back around 3:00 PM. HOLIDAY MYSTERY TRIP - INCLUDING LUNCH Friday, December 8 10:45 AM $59 ($65 non-member) Everyone’s going to kill to get to go on this holiday themed Mystery Trip hosted by Debbi and Deb who mysteriously started planning it a year ago. There is no walking involved in this indoor trip for just 45 people (those with walkers will be accommodated), and lunch is included in your Activity Fee. We will arrive back at the Center by 3:30 PM (if you use our shuttle transportation service, you will need to find your own ride home). Don’t be a scrooge, join us to be a part of the experience!

CASINO TRIP - THE ISLE IN BLACK HAWK Tuesday, December 12 at 8:30 AM $10 ($16 non-members) We’re heading up to Black Hawk where The Isle Casino will have some swag for you! Activity Fee includes your bus transportation, but not gambling or food costs. We leave at 3:00 PM and are back in Castle Rock around 4:00 PM.

TRIP - CHRISTMAS TOUR OF GOVERNOR’S MANSION Thursday, December 14 8:45 AM $7 ($13 non-members) There is something magical about stately buildings decorated for the holidays, so get in the spirit by joining us on this trip to the Governor’s Residence at the Colorado Governor’s Mansion. Note that you may need to stand in line outside, so dress for the weather. After seeing the decorations, we will head to Racine’s, a Senior Center favorite, for lunch (on your own). We should arrive back to the Center around 3:00 PM. REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS Friday, December 1 1:00 PM No Activity Fee Air Corps/Air Force veteran Jack Asbridge will present a slide program about his careers with the Air Force and as a Los Alamos physicist at our next Remembering Our Veterans meeting. Jack was an instructor in radar maintenance in the Air Force, and worked satellite programs at Los Alamos looking for nuclear explosives in space and in the atmosphere in support of Test Ban Treaties between the United States and the Soviet Union. Please come to Panorama Hall on Friday, December 1st at 1:00 pm.

BOOK CLUB Tuesday, December 5 10:00 am No Activity Fee Our Book Club is special! Come and listen to what others are reading to get some ideas for books you might want to read. Not everyone will read the same thing. You are welcome to share books and authors that you enjoy.

LIBRARY VOLUNTEER MEETING Tuesday, December 5 12:15 PM Please join us in welcoming our new Librarian, Mary Hudson. She’ll be in the library on Tuesday to recruit volunteers and gather help. She has many new and exciting ideas and wants yours too!

COLORADO GIVES DAY Tuesday, December 5 Online all day. Remember, they won’t give unless you ask, so please pick up the phone and ask people you know to make a tax-deductible donation to the Castle Rock Senior Center on Colorado Gives Day. See page 6 for more information on how you can help.

BINGO FOR FUN - Tuesday, December 5 at 1:00 PM No Activity Fee Play as many cards as you can handle. It’s just a nickel a card per game! This is a fun and low pressure bingo event, so come join us and give it a try.

TRIPS & EXCURSIONS

ONE DAY EVENTS/HAPPENINGS

*The Center will be closed December 25th & 26th!*

TRIP - HOLIDAY TABLESCAPES Cont’d

MULTI-DAY HAPPENINGS

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POLISH POKER Wednesday, December 27 1:00 PM No Activity Fee Also known as “Polish Polka, Polish Poker, Turtle, Hara Kiri, Poison, or Crazy Nines”. Polish Poker is a card game where players try to earn the lowest number of points (as in golf, the sport) over the course of nine deals (or "holes" to further use golfing terminology). It is a game for four or more players using a double-deck of 108 cards, and has little in common with its solitaire cousin. No special skills are needed for this afternoon of laughs. Bring your pennies.

ACTIVE MINDS - “The Nobel Prize” Thursday, December 28 1:00 PM No Activity Fee Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, established the Nobel Prize in his will in 1895. Join Active Minds as we trace the history of the Nobel Prize, highlighting notable laureates, notable omissions, and a controversy here and there. We will also take a look at recent winners and the political impact the prize can have in the world.

NO LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP THS MONTH Center for the Blind will again be facilitating Low Vision Support Group 3rd Tues beginning January

SENIORZART - Thursdays, December 7 & 21 2:00 PM $6 ($12 non-members) Instructor Amy Klein will guide you through a “masterpiece” during each class where all materials will be included. You will be amazed by what you can do even if you don’t believe it’s possible. The painted wine glasses and mixed media poinsettia projects in December would make fabulous gifts. You’ll never know what you can do so give this class a try! Everyone has an “inner Picasso”. No experience necessary; Amy will guide you step-by-step through the whole class.

ONE-ON-ONE COMPUTER and CELL PHONE ASSISTANCE Did you get a new “toy” or electronic device for Christmas? Need help? We will arrange a private instruction time for you with a patient teacher, skilled in what you want to learn. We help people with all types of technology devices. Call the office to schedule a time with an instructor.

BRIDGE GROUPS - you must sign up in advance Monday Mornings at 9:15 AM - Come join in with as many tables as we can fill. This is not a league anymore but is just a time to play the game you love. If you want to play, make sure to sign up the week before or call Jack Asbridge at 303-663-7346.

AFTERNOON OF GAMES - Mon/Wed/Fri. 1:00 PM Join us for a fun afternoon of games. There’s something here for everyone. Some of the games are (but not limited to) Mahjong, Mexican Train Dominoes, Hand & Foot, and Pinochle. Why not come and start your own Poker table? TRIVIA GROUP - Thursday Afternoons 1:00 PM Did you know? Trivia is defined as “Interesting but unimportant facts in many subjects.” Come join us to play! Trivia Group will be at 2:00 PM on December 28, after Active Minds. SIT & BE FIT CLASS - Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 9:30 AM We have great videos, focusing on muscle strength and flexibility.

CROCHET & KNIT - Wednesdays & Fridays at 1:00 PM If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, our ladies will teach you! This group never seems to slow down. Check it out!

CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP - Fridays at 10:00 AM This lively group discusses what’s happening in our world about present-time news events. Come to discuss, come to listen, or just come to learn. All are welcome.

FINANCIAL SERVICES - Fridays 9:00 AM No Activity Fee Paul Donahue of Edward Jones is here to answer your financial questions.

DRAMA WORKSHOP Wednesday, December 6 11:00 - 12:30 PM $4 ($10 non-members) This new, ongoing group is to inspire anyone with a bit of an acting bug. Our Drama Workshops are facilitated by “Drama in Progress” and include teaching techniques and the chance to put it into practice in a fun and encouraging environment. Sign up today and show off your ham bone!

NO LUNCH & LEARN IN DECEMBER

BUNCO - Wednesday, December 6 1:00 PM $3 ($9 non members) ROLL THE DICE IT’S BUNCO TIME! This fun game is fast and easy; no experience necessary; just roll the dice to try and win cash prizes. We are using NEW, SIMPLIFIED, score sheets and will award prizes for most Buncos, second most Buncos, most 3’s most wins and most losses. We play in tables of 4 and are limited to 20 players; advance sign-up suggested. If you’ve been looking for a game you can join in at Afternoon of Games, come give BUNCO try.

MOVIE & POPCORN - “Carol Burnett Christmas” Thursday, December 7 at 12:45 PM $2 ($2 non-members) For the first time ever, Carol Burnett has opened the CBS archives to release three Christmas shows from the first seasons of her Emmy-Award-winning program, ‘Tis the season to be jolly! And like old St. Nick himself, Carol Burnett’s holiday shows deliver plenty of Christmas cheer. CAROL’S LOST CHRISTMAS features 3 uncut episodes, just as they originally aired on television, that showcase three holiday programs from the early years of The

Carol Burnett Show: Afterwards, we will hold a drawing so maybe you can take home the “Carol Burnett Christmas” DVD!

INFORMATIONAL MEETING – Activities Committee Interest Monday, December 11 10:00 AM No Activity Fee If you like to go on our trips, know the Denver area or can research online to find ideas that may be of interest to a diverse senior crowd, and if you’d enjoy taking on the role of hosting our trips, you might be a good fit to be on our Activities Committee. We are in search of people to be a part of this committee which comes up with ideas and suggestions for trips and restaurants to visit. It is required that you have and use a computer. This is an informational meeting to find out what would be involved in being a part of this committee for 2018.

MONTHLY NEWCOMER “MEET AND GREET” Tuesday, December 12 at 10:00 AM No Activity Fee Every month we have a one-hour program for new or prospective members. Come join us to see what we have going on!

CREATIVE WRITING GROUP Tuesday, December 12 at 1:30 PM No Activity Fee

This group is open to all who are interested in writing. You can share your writing, get feedback if desired, and learn about the craft of creative writing. We would love to have you!

SPECIAL EVENT- “Secret Santa Reveal Party” Tuesday, December 19 12:30 PM No Activity Fee Don’t’ forget your plate of goodies! If you are participating in our Secret Santa program (must have registered by 11/22), you are giving and receiving a gift on Tuesday, December 5th, Tuesday, December 12th and Tuesday December 19th. If you can, please join us for a little party on the 19th to reveal the names of all the Secret Santas. The first 2 gifts should be under $5 or homemade, and the final gift may be $10-$15 or homemade. It’s fun to do it in secret, but it’s also fun to have the chance to meet and get to know each other after the last gift is opened. Bring along a plate of cookies to share!

New Bunco

Score Sheet!

Secret Santa

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CONTACT LIST

Fun & Games Mah Jong - open Monday Open Bridge - Jack Asbridge 303-663-7346 Duplicate Bridge- Steve Wheeler 303-660-4047 Marathon Bridge - Teri McLane 303-349-1323 Bunco - Arlene Gardow 941-412-8053 Polish Poker - Arlene Gardow 941-412-8053 Hand & Foot - Maggie Janick 303-590-4595 Trivial Pursuit - Bob Rossi 303-325-5489 Pinochle - Dawn Corbell 512-966-7910

Special Interest Groups Knitting & Crocheting - Christie Einspahr 303-766-9211 Or Kathy Lacey 903-327-3003 Quilting - Maggie Janick 303-590-4595 Sewing - Sadie Bush 303-660-6932 Jewelry Making - Inge Jones 239-443-5129 Creative Writing - Alice Aldridge-Dennis 303-660-1865 or Pam Thiltgen-Hester 303-814-7864 Current Events - Bob Rossi 303-325-5489 Remembering our Veterans - Larry Adams 303-660-1857 Garden Club - Sharon Decker 303-916-0588 Book Club - Helen Massey 303-663-6037 or Pam Passant 303-489-1692 Library - Mary Hudson

Services Computer/Cell phone - Call Juli at the office to schedule Health & Wellness - Call the front desk to schedule VOA & Meals on Wheels Juli Asbridge 720-733-2292 Car Donation - Jon Hendricks 262-853-1638 Low Vision Support - Petr Kucheryavyy 303-667-1130 x235

Sports - See bottom of page 16

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WEATHER CLOSURE INFORMATION

We occasionally close the Center to keep everyone

safe and off icy and snowy roads, not always

following the school closures.

Sometimes we may delay our opening.

There are 4 ways to check to see whether we are closed or opening late: 1) Call the Center and listen to the

message - if there is no special message, we are open; 2) Watch 9NEWS, CBS4 and Fox 31. Our information will be scrolled across the bottom of the screen; 3) Check the homepage on our website as we will post it . You must

actually go into the website, not just look below the map if you Google it; 4) Like us on Facebook and you will

receive notices. We try to have these announcements in place by 7:00 AM, although please understand that

occasionally we have technology issues. Also, in the event of a delayed opening, please check our phone

message before coming to the Center, just in case we have to close. Thank you for understanding as we make

decisions regarding your safety.

LEAP stands for Low-Income Energy Assistance Program.

It is a federally funded program that operates from November 1 through April 30 and is designed to help low income households with winter home heating costs. To be

eligible you must pay home heating costs to an energy provider, fuel dealer, or as part of rent. You must be a

permanent legal resident of the US and Colorado, or have household members that are US citizens. Also, the

maximum family household income must fit within certain guidelines. To find out more about LEAP, and to get a LEAP

application, call 1-888-775-5327. The applications are also available at local public assistance agencies.

Download from the web at https://sites.google.com/a/state.co.us/cdhs-leap/

Help is available so check it out. The program re-opened November 1, 2017.

FLIGHT A - 1st Place

Jeff Rucks

Jack Kear Ian Cook

Corey Mable

FLIGHT B - 1st Place

Tom Miller Len Jenkins

Larry Martin

John McKune

FLIGHT A - 2nd Place

Tom Crane

Lorraine Crane

Heidi Cross

Doug Cross

FLIGHT B - 2nd Place

Dick Zisch

Joe Smetana

Frank Micer Aud Schaap

Closest to the Cow - Doug Cross

Closest to Pin - (men) Jim Gantner (Ladies) Phyllis Tumey

Longest Drive (men) Mark Scanniello (Ladies) Donna Way

Long Putt - Dave Beaudoin

Our 16th Annual Golf Tournament, which was in

September, raised a profit of more than $12,000 for the

Senior Center. We had a committee that worked diligently

for an entire year to make sure that it was successful.

Thank you to Jim Weglarz, Phyllis Tumey, Jim Johnson, Jim Osbourn, Gordon Rollins and Bob Barber. We had

101 golfers, 21 paid sponsors (more than any other year)

and many donors of items for prizes and our auction. We

had dedicated volunteers who worked to make it run

smoothly, thanks to Fran Cason, Beverly Frindt, Sherry Fogleman, Kathleen Cooledge and Dave Meyer. Plans

are already underway for next year’s tournament on

September 13, 2018 at Black Bear Country Club in Parker.

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SPORTS TEAMS CONTACTS

Tennis (Men, Women & Doubles) Open

Softball Teams - Wes Johnson 303-978-9733 and Preston Shepherd 720-436-2121

Golf Leagues (9 & 18 Hole) - Don Marshall 720-273-3482 or Jim Weglarz 303-688-3280/303-507-1429

Pickleball - Connie Johnson 816-630-4419 Hiking Club - Phyllis Tumey 303-688-5610

Bowling - Kay Wolfe 512-970-6085

October 10, 2017 Castle Rock Senior Activity Center Attn: Debra Santy Castle Rock CO 80104 Fax #303-814-1035 It is with much regret, to inform you, that the Douglas County Lions Club has to cancel our Annual Senior Christmas Party, scheduled for December 02, 2017. Like most all the service clubs, our membership continues to decline. Last year was our 55th year and we struggled to make subject event a success; in fact, five Lions from three Denver area clubs came to assist us. When calling members to remind them of the scheduled date, I was shocked to learn that six were spending the month of December in Arizona. This does not leave us enough bodies to cook and bake for the expected 150 attendees. This was a very difficult decision to make; we wish everyone a safe joyous Holiday. Respectfully, PDG Jack Beckfield, Sect.

After a fantastic outdoor season of pickleball on the town’s 7 new outdoor courts, with upwards of 100 people getting into the fast-growing senior sport, pickleball is now moving indoors to just 3 courts at the Rec. Center. Because of limited available playing time, players must register for time slots during the sessions: session 2 will run January-

February & session 3 is March-April. Time slots are from 7:00-

8:30 am or 8:30-10:00 am, Monday-Friday. Jim Johnson will be providing instruction for people who would like to learn on Fridays. Rec Center fees for pickleball are $4 each time, or Rec. Center membership, or free with Silver Sneakers membership. Sign up for 2018 sessions, or register for instruction by emailing Scott

Smeeton, Recreation Supervisor, with the Town of Castle Rock at [email protected].

Our bowling group will be off in December,

but will pick back up in January. Call Kay Wolfe

at 512-970-6085 for more information.

membership, or free with Silver Sneakers membership. Sign up fo2018 sessions, or register for instruction by emailing Scott

Smeeton, Recreation Supervisor, with the Town of Castle Rock [email protected].

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1st Joyce Peak, Barbara Pellegren, Ken Standen

2nd Dawn Corbell, Karl Denton

3rd Fred Adam, Lynette Ryder, Dee Dee Sylvester

4th Kathy Dunston, Renate Shafer

6th Marilyn Carstens, Marvin Emrich, Jo Kissinger

7th John Berry, Sandi Metcalf, Doris Myslik,

Phen Silvers, Kathy Stolcis, Herbert Wager

8th John Ehrgott, Pearl Hatfield, Chuck Hylen

9th Bev Cammarata, Wayne Galvani, Mary Hudson,

Ben Wolfe

10th Sally Fitzsimons, Mike Hance, Robbie Harrison,

Gene Noble

11th Arlene Whited

12th Joyce Nolden

13th Frannie Carloss, Beth Fonicello, Bette Winkler

14th John Buckley, Carolyn Hawley, Connie Haynes,

Tom Johnson, Donald MacDougall, Carol Mackey,

Blake Prelipp, Eddie Rapp, Smitty Smith

16th Earl Bush, Richard McDaniel

17th Sherry Graham

18th John Mullans

19th Phyllis Frindt

20th Teri McLane, Jim Ross, Bobbie Van Horn

21st Lane Martz, Jean Newcomb

22nd Don Clanton, Gary Craven, Polly Hardegree,

Lynn Logan, Ken Senderak

23rd Gene Gray

25th Betty Gelroth, Carol Rider

26th Bob Barber, Dee Chessman, Vicki Lamb

27th Kathy Snow, Dorothy Thompson, Olga Zai

28th Karen Asbridge, Bill Kelly, Rosalie Rubino,

Joan Wernz

30th Katie Greene

31st Glenda Martinez, Mildred Stewart

December Birthdays

Phyllis Tumey has represented the State of

Colorado at the Senior Olympics for 10 years

on the Women’s Softball Team, the Colorado

Hot Flashes. She competed in the 31st Annual Huntsman

World Senior Games in St. Geroge, Utah this summer.

There were 7 women’s teams age 70+, and 3 teams

finished with a 4-1 record. The Colorado Hot Flashes

finished #1 seed, and brought home the Gold medal in the

Women 70+ Division 1 Black, playing against the

California Spirits for the win. Way to go ladies!

Senior Olympics 2017

St. George, Utah

Bob Dunn won the Dining-to-Donate

contest in October, which was at Angie’s Restaurant. Angie’s just happens to be Bob and Sara’s favorite restaurant!

Gail Adams won the Dining-to-Donate contest in September, which was at Duke’s Steakhouse Restaurant. You, too, can be a winner by putting your name on the certificate on page 6 and going to our restaurant of the month.

35 people submitted the correct answer having found the candy corn on page 6. We then drew a name from all the winning entries to win a gift certificate. Congratulations to the winner, E.J. Crumrine.

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Fri Dec 1 Trip - Holiday Tablescapes 10:45 AM $16 $22

Fri Dec 1 Remembering Our Veterans 1:00 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Mon Dec 4 Out to Lunch-The Brasserie 1010 10:15 AM $10 $16

Tue Dec 5 Book Club 10:00 AM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Tue Dec 5 Library Volunteer Meeting 12:15 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Wed Dec 6 Drama Workshop 11:00 AM $4 $10

Wed Dec 6 Bunco 1:00 PM $3 $9

Thur Dec 7 Movie & Popcorn-Carol Burnett 12:45 PM $2 $2

Thur Dec 7 SeniorzArtz Class 2:00 PM $6 $12

Fri Dec 8 **Mystery Trip 10:45 AM $59** $65**

Mon Dec 11 Informational Meeting Activities 10:00 AM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Tue Dec 12 Casino-The Isle 8:30 AM $10 $16

Tues Dec 12 Meet & Greet 10:00 AM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Tues Dec 12 Creative Writing 1:30 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Thur Dec 14 Trip-Governor’s Mansion 8:45 AM $7 $13

Tue Dec 19 Secret Santa Reveal Party 12:30 PM No Activity No Activity Fee

Wed Dec 20 Holiday Potluck & Carolers 12:15 PM $1 + a dish $7 + a dish

Wed Dec 20 Bunco 1:00 PM $3 $9

Thur Dec 21 SeniorzArt Class 2:00 PM $6 $12

Wed Dec 27 Polish Poker 1:00 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Thur Dec 28 Active Minds -The Nobel Prize 1:00 PM No Activity Fee No Activity Fee

Thur Dec 28 Out to Dinner - Perfect Landing 4:30 PM $6 $12

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