Eagle View Adult Center – July 2013 events

~ Brighton, CO ~

Grief Support Group
Halcyon Hospice and Palliative Care will be facilitating an Adult Grief Support Group for those who would like support in their loss.  This is a drop in group – no reservation necessary.  For
more information, please call Halcyon Bereavement Support at  720-325-2987 or e-mail
deberle@halcyonhospice.org.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Mon. July 8
Free
Room: Conference

Medicare Counseling
If you need help with Medicare issues, receive one-on-one assistance with Shelley Steele, our SHIP counselor who is specially trained on Medicare insurance programs.  Call Ermie at 303-
655-2079 to make an appointment.  Adams County residents with general questions about Medicare can also call Centura Health at 720-321-8850.
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Tues. July l 9, 23
Free
Room: Offices (check in at front Desk)

Free Blood Pressure Screening
Firefighters from the Brighton Fire Dept. will be here to perform free blood pressure checks.
10:30
Thurs. July 11 & Mon. July 22

Caregivers Support Group
Learn helpful caregiving tips, gain valuable insight from other caregivers, and much more.  Find
out about free or low cost resources to help you.  Tina Wells from the Alzheimer’s Association
facilitates the group.
10:00-11:30 a.m.
Thurs. July 11
Free
Room: Conference

Bunco
Bunco is an easy and fun game of dice.  We can teach you the game in 5 minutes if you don’t know how to play.  Enjoy an afternoon of laughter, refreshments, and prizes.
1:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.
Thurs. July 11 & 25
$4
Deadline: Tuesday before
Room: Nyholt

Suitcases and Backpacks Needed!
Veterans being discharged from the VA Hospital often have only a paper bag to carry home their
personal belongings.  Let’s tell our troops we care by donating no longer needed suitcases and
backpacks.  We will collect them on July 12 ONLY.  Donna Ulrey coordinates this program.
8:00a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Fri. July 12

Friday’s Feast
The Young Artists Chorale is a talented group of third through eighth grade students from all
over the Front Range.  There’s 20-30 members so it should be great.  Chicken salad sandwiches,
fruit and dessert from Inglenook will be served before the performance.
12:00 noon
Fri. July 12
$4
Deadline: Wed. July 10

Movie: Lincoln
Everyone was talking about this Oscar nominated movie.  Daniel Day Lewis plays Abe Lincoln
with Sally field starring as his wife.  1861-1865 are the years covered in the movie.
1:00 p.m.
Mon. July 15 Free
Deadline: Fri. July 12

Healthy Tips
Betty Stephenson shares her wisdom and the most recent research about nutrition and healthy
eating.  It’s always great information.
11:00 a.m.
Thurs. July 18
Room: Brown

Can You See Me Now?
What can I do to prevent cataracts? What can I do to prevent macular degeneration? What can I
do to prevent glaucoma? If I am going to get one or more of these conditions what can I do once I have it.  Please join Dr. Rod Fair, long time Brighton resident and Dr. of Optometry, to hear what is new and what is not so new about the three big conditions seniors may face in their lifetimes.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Fri. July 19
Free
Deadline: Wed. July 17

Low Vision Group
The Low Vision Group is a free drop-in program for seniors 55+ with visual impairments.
Receive educational information and emotional support, while meeting others who also cope with vision issues.  For questions call Melanie at (720) 308-7705.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Mon. July 22
Room: Conference

Friday Potluck
Brighton is home to some great cooks – so join us for a super meal.  This is a true “potluck”.
Just bring a dish to share that serves 10 and your table setting.  We serve at 11:30.
11:30 a.m.
Fri. July 26 Free
Room: Brown

Cowboy Breakfast
Everyone loves breakfast and cowboy music.  We’ve put the two together and think y’all are
going to have a good time.  Come hungry!  Liz Masterson will sing some of your favorite western songs.
8:30 a.m.
Wed. July 24
$5
Deadline: Mon. July 22

Cribbage Tournament
Our monthly Cribbage tournament includes prize winnings, refreshments, and lots of laughs.  No
registration, just drop – in and pay fee to the tournament volunteer.
12:30 p.m.
Wed. July 31
$4
Room: Nyholt

Eagle View Adult Center
1150 Prairie Center Parkway Brighton, Co 80601
303-655-2075
www.brightonco.gov
Open Mon. – Fri. 8:00 am – 4:00 pm