Posted on: December 1st, 2016

Mountain MidLife Friends –

TWO HUGE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND! 

DON’T MISS OUR BIGGEST EVENTS OF THE YEAR!

Holiday Mountain Market & Silent Auction

 

Incredible Silent Auction – over 275 Items and Gift Certificates – from mountain towns, Boulder, and beyond. Complete your shopping list with gift certificates ranging from restaurants to pedicures. Over 100 beautiful new gift items!

Support the organization that supports Mountain MidLife and our Seniors. Proceeds benefit nonprofit Nederland Area Seniors, which manages and hosts all Mountain MidLife events. Auction is housed in Cafe Room of Holiday Mountain Market at Nederland Community Center by the center south entrance. 

Holiday Mountain Market – 60 local Artisans/Crafters, Live Music and Dance Performers all day both days, 50/50 Cash Split Raffle, Photos with Santa 12pm-3pm both days, Festive Foods. Invest your shopping dollars into the local community!

Saturday, 12/3, 10am – 5pm

Sunday, 12/4, 10am – 4pm

Nederland Community Center, entire 2nd Floor

Please invite at least 10 Friends!

Colorado Gives—and Other Easy Ways to Support NAS

 

We always recommend shopping locally, but also recognize that many of us shop online for items we cannot find in our local stores. Our families post their wish lists and we enjoy giving what we know they will like. This holiday season, and throughout the year, please consider us while shopping online at Amazon by using https://smile.amazon.com and select Nederland Area Seniors as the charitable organization that will receive a donation from them valued at 1/2% of your purchase—at no cost to you. It’s that easy. Just start with a “smile.”

 

For our donors and members who prefer to use credit cards, please mark your calendar for Colorado Gives Day on Tuesday, December 6. Donors may set up their contributions any time beginning November 1 at www.COGives.org and set them to launch on 12/6, when a bonus helps us cover the 2% fees. If you prefer to use checks, please mail to us at NAS, PO Box 188, Nederland CO 80466. Thank you for supporting us!

 

Luncheon Program

 

Loaner Closets: Arwen Ek of Holistic Homestead shares resources for assistive devices available for lending throughout the Peak to Peak communities – Wednesday, December 7. Call in advance for a lunch reservation – see menus below – or swing by for the presentation around 12:30pm.

 

 

Mountain MidLife Book Group

The MML Book Group Holiday Celebration meets on the second Thursday at 6:30pm—Thursday, December 8.  No need to read for this one, but bring a list of books to consider for 2017. See Meetup site (details below) for location or call us – 303-258-0799.

Conversation Cafe

 

Share wisdom, and learn new ways of interacting with friends old and new. Certified discussion leader Pam Sherman and Lucy Stroock lead the Conversation Café after lunch on Monday, December 12, 1:00pm. We speak for one minute each in response to a prompt question. Join us for lunch at Noon-call 303-258-0799.

Holiday Lunch, Annual Meeting, Raffle, Board Elections

 

Join us for our annual Holiday Lunch on Wednesday, December 14, featuring a menu of Salmon, Green Peas, Rosemary Roasted Potatoes, and Peach Dessert. Immediately after the meal, we meet for our annual meeting and board election, typically a brief and efficient process, with ballots cast by a quorum of our members. We appreciate member input on board discussion questions. We will also draw the winning ticket for our 50/50 Cash Split Holiday Raffle.

“Member” denotes any age individual who indicates with their financial contribution that they want $20 to be applied to membership (or contacts us to request membership but unable to pay). It is an easy way to support the nonprofit NAS and participate in maintaining the organization. We would like to produce a member directory so friends who meet at our events can contact one another.

  

BIGfoot Hike

BIGfoot Memorial Hike, led by Lucy Stroock is a short, easy hike on Friday, December 16. Meet at the Nederland Community Center lower east door at 10:00am. This is the last hike Lucy can offer until the summer. Please let us know if you would like to lead these during the winter/spring. Please wear appropriate footwear and bring all-weather gear, water, and hiking poles if needed.

Featured Event! HOLIDAY Mountain MidLife Dinner and Auction 

Sign up now to celebrate the holiday season with us on Friday, December 16. We will bring a few items set aside from our Silent Auction this weekend and make them available for bid and purchase. The basic menu is: Barramundi (Fish) w Moroccan spices, Lemon Green Beans/Glazed Carrots, Tabouleh, WW Roll, Raisin Rice Pudding. We include a delicious dish for our vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free friends, but you must register with us in advance to be on the chef’s list for this specialty item, as she makes a limited quantity based on advance reservations. As a reminder, you are always welcome to bring your own wine and beer (don’t forget openers and glasses) to our dinners. Doors open at 5:00pm with meal served at 5:30pm. Please volunteer to check in folks in at the door – a great chance to meet everyone and learn their names. 

 

Swing Dance

Swing Dancers meet at the Avalon Ballroom in Boulder on third and fifth Saturdays at 7pm for a lesson or 8pm-11pm for live swing music and a room filled with prospective dance partners. Cost includes live band and snacks – $15 cash or check at the door. Join us on Saturday, December 17. Need a ride?  Call a few days ahead (303-258-0799) and we’ll see if we can find one from Nederland for you…

Foot Care Nurse

Our RN specialist in foot care is mountain resident Debbie Neal. She offers a local clinic once a month, typically on fourth Wednesdays. This month’s date is Wednesday, December 28. Call our office to sign up for an appointment. 303-258-0799.

MidLifers Attend Lunches

Please join us for delicious lunches prepared by our new staff of excellent chefs every Monday and Wednesday! All ages welcome. Please RSVP two days ahead for lunches to 303-258-0799(missed the deadline? call anyway)…

M     5   Pork Loin, Brussels Sprouts, Apple Stuffing/WW Biscuit, Fruit

W    7   BBQ Chicken, Corn, WW Roll, Garden Salad, Orange

M   12   Meatloaf, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes w Gravy, Pear      

W  14   Salmon, Green Peas, Rosemary Potatoes, WW Roll, Peach 

M  19   Baked Macaroni & Cheese, Spinach Salad, WW Roll, Mixed Fruit

W  21   Beef Tips in Gravy, Steamed Broccoli, Egg Noodles, Apple

M  26   Lemon Chicken, Rice Pilaf, Spinach Salad, Pear

W  28    Tuna Salad on Lettuce, Vegetable Bean Soup, WW Roll, Orange

 

Outings and Other Events of Interest

 

Plan an outing and we can post it at Meetup.com; email details to Serene, NederlandAreaSeniors@nullgmail.com.

 

12/1 – Medicare Basics Class, 2pm-4pm, East Boulder Senior Ctr, 5660 Sioux Dr, Free, RSVP 303-441-1646

12/1-4 – “The Elixir of Love” performed by Boulder Opera at Nomad Theater. NAS can acquire tickets at no cost to mountain seniors. Please determine which show you can attend during our busy market weekend and contact us by Wed, 11/30, 5pm, to reserve your tickets. Details of times/locales at www.boulderopera.org.

12/5 – Medicare Open Enrollment Clinic (Part D and Advantage Plans only at this clinic, not A&B), 9am-4pm, Nederland Community Center. Medicare Enrollment ends 12/7. Must RSVP for appointment—303-258-3068

12/10 – Georgetown Christmas Market – a bustling Christmas scene with carriage rides and roasted chestnuts. Sign up to carpool, departing 10am from Nederland Community Center. 303-258-0799.
12/13 – Christkindl Market in Denver, runs through 12/23. Some folks who want to visit this outdoor market in the daytime selected Tuesday, willing to change to weekend on request. We may carpool or ride the buses depending on who wants to attend. www.denverchristkindlmarket.com. Call us to sign up—303-258-0799

12/18  – “A Tuba Christmas” – huge tuba ensemble playing holiday music outdoors: Sunday, 12/18, 1:00 pm, Skyline Park, between 17th & 18th Streets, Denver

12/16 BIGfoot Memorial Hike, 10am, led by Lucy Stroock, short, easy hike; meet Ned Comm Ctr east door

History of Visual Arts in Boulder 4-month celebration, 300 artists, 18 venues,www.hovabcelebrations.org

 

We look forward to seeing everyone at an event soon!

Happy Holidays!

Serene Karplus

serenekarplus@nullgmail.com
303-

258-0799