Eagle View Adult Center – Nov. 2013 events

Can you imagine not having a coat to keep you warm? You probably have at least one in your closet that you don’t need. Donate it to the Kiwanis. There will be big red box near the front desk the entire month of November. Please be sure it is clean and check your pockets before you give it away!

Massage
Therapist, Bonita Rose, provides massages every week. Call 303-655-2075 to book an appointment. Pay Bonita at the time of service.
9:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Tuesdays
1/2 hour – $21
1 hour – $36

Pet Supply Drive
Every Creature Counts in Ft. Lupton provides low cost services for dogs and cats. They shelter unwanted animals and most importantly, they help get animals adopted. Team up with the Turkey Trot participants in donating items for the animal clinic. They need dry cat food, litter, canned dog and cat food, paper towels and more. See the flyer in the lobby at Eagle View and get us your donation before Nov 21.
Nov 1 – 21

Donate Baked Goods
We need home-made baked goods for our craft fair! All proceeds benefit Eagle View Adult Center. Bring donated items on Fri. or Sat. (Nov 1 or Nov 2). Both cakes/pies and items “packaged” in smaller quantities are a hit. Please label your items.
8:00 – 3:00
Sat. Nov 2

Friday Feast
We Salute Our Veterans! This will be a special day with music and a special tribute to our veterans. Veterans are invited to join us for free – but you must pre-register by the deadline date listed.
12:00 noon
Fri. Nov 8
$4
Deadline: Wed. Nov 6

Medicare Advantage Plans
How does Medicare work when you sign up for HMO plans like Secure Horizons, Rocky Mountain, or Kaiser? Learn the advantages and disadvantages.
10:30 a.m.
Tues. Nov 12
Free
Deadline: Fri. Nov 8

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 Links at 720-321-8850.
12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Nov 12, 26

Free Blood Pressure Screening
Firefighters from the Brighton Fire will be here to perform free blood pressure checks.
10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Mon / Mon
Nov 14, 25

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. Mary Thatcher (303-426-4408) facilitates the group.
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Thurs. Nov 14
Free
Deadline: n/a

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 – 3:45 p.m.
Thurs. Nov. 14
$4
Deadline: Nov 12

Diabetes & Me?
So, you have been told you are “border-line” diabetic. What does that mean? Why does everyone think immediately about sugar and insulin? Com for this informative program on what you can do to help control diabetes.
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Fri. Nov 15
Free
Deadline: Wed. Nov 13

Turkey Bingo
Play bingo to win a turkey, ham or other Thanksgiving dinner food items. Thanks to Mike D’Epagnier of Mutual Asset Corporation for his financial sponsorship of this event for the past 14 years!!
12:15 p.m.
Thurs. Nov 21

VOA Thanksgiving
Enjoy a special Thanksgiving meal of turkey and all the fixings! It’s a VOA tradition and it always fills up fast. RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST! Call Audri at 303-655-2271. Cost is $7.25 if you are under 60.
11:15 a.m.
Thurs. Nov 22
Suggested Donation $2.50
Deadline: Thurs. Nov 14

5K Turkey Trot
Walk or run in Brighton’s 29th Annual Turkey Trot. This easy 5K race if un for the whole family. Proceeds from the race benefit Eagle Vie Adult Center. (Last year we received over $9,000!) Fee includes t-shirt and refreshments. Registration forms available at the Recreation Center, Eagle View and online at www.brightonco.gov. Make checks payable to City of Brighton.
8:30 a.m.
Sat. Nov 23
$17 (60+) $25 (59 & under)
Deadline: Pre register for reduced rate

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. Nov 25
Free

Angel Tree
Be an angel during the holiday season. Starting Tues. November 26, take a gift tags off the Angel Tree, purchase the requested gift for a local nursing home patient and return the wrapped gift by the deadline date. Can’t shop? Then the “Angels will shop for you. Just pick out the gift tag of your choice, make a check payable to “Harmony Angels” and put both in an envelope. Gifts and checks are to be returned to Eagle View Adult Center no later than Tues Dec 10.
Nov 26 – Dec10
$10 – $15 gift purchase

Medicare Savings Plans
Medicare Saving Plans & the Low Income Subsidy is a benefit available to low income individuals to help them ay for Part B coverage, as well as prescription coverage. You may qualify if you make under $1436 monthly for individual or $1939 for a couple. Hear about this special program.
10:30 a.m.
Tues. Nov 26
Free
Deadline: Fri. Nov 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. Nov 27
$4
Deadline: n/a

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