Posted on: April 6th, 2016

Mountain MidLife Friends:

SIGN UP NOW for THIS SATURDAY!   Mountain MidLife Breakfast & Hike, Saturday, April 9, 8:30am social, 9:00pm meal, 10:30am hike, Nederland Community Center
Menu: Vegetable Scramble w Egg/Cheese, Roasted Potatoes, WW Coffeecake, Yogurt/Granola, Fruit

Cost is $8 under age 60, $5 requested contribution over age 60. Please call 303-258-0799 for reservations and advise us of special dietary needs.

TODAY!  Heart Association’s National Walking Day – Walk, Wednesday, April 6, 1:00pm, Nederland Community Center, Free

Join us for lunch from Noon to 1pm, then enjoy a short local walk with us to celebrate National Walking Day! (Or just swing by before 1pm for the walk only.)

Conference on World Affairs – Distributing Tickets to hear Joe Biden, Monday-Friday, April 4-8, CU Boulder, Free

A popular event for all age adults, now with more evening presentations.  Printed schedules at NAS office or online at www.colorado.edu/cwa/ Joe Biden speaks Friday at Noon and tickets are being distributed one per person at the Conference.

National Caregiver Training Program Begins, Thursday, April 7, 1:30pm-4:30pm, Boulder, 6 weeks, $30 suggested donation (not required), Boulder County residents only.

Taught by a registered nurse, this course helps family caregivers acquire the skills needed to provide safe, confident home care for frail older loved ones. Topics: caring for someone on bedrest, providing personal care, infection control, medication management, taking vital signs, lifting and transferring, wheelchair use, fall prevention, using local resources, and more.  Registration required:  303-678-6116 or ejcooper@nullbouldercounty.org.

Art At The Center Opening Reception, Thursday April 7, 5:00pm, Nederland Community Center, Requested contribution $5.

Meet some of the 15 artists displaying in the new show, sip wine, savor appetizers, enjoy live music, and vote for your favorite artwork.

“Retirement Saving Vehicles” Financial Workshop, Thursday, April 7, 7pm-8pm, Nederland Community Library, Free
This workshop, one of a series, will discuss the many ways individuals can use tax-advantaged investing to protect their long-term savings, especially as they plan for their retirement. Learn about personal financial management in a casual, stress-free environment. Attend any or all of these weekly workshop seminars. Seating is limited, so please register to attend: 303-258-1101 or jaymann.ncl@nullgmail.com.

Last Day to SIGN UP is Friday, April 8, for “Don Giovanni”, Friday, April 15, 7:00pm – see 4/15 listing below.

Food Handling Safety Training, Monday, April 11, 1:00pm, Nederland Community Center, Free

For everyone who volunteers or staffs any food-handling events – join us for lunch from Noon to 1pm if you can, or just swing by after lunch for this brief review of food sanitation, temperatures, and safety.

“Naturopathic Medicine: Foods for Brain Health” Luncheon Program, Wednesday, April 13, Noon-1pm, Nederland Community Center

Local Naturopathic Doctor Gregory Pais, ND, DHANP, teaches us about naturopathic medicine and what foods help our brains function well.  RSVP 303-258-0799 for lunch or just swing by at 12:30pm.

Mountain MidLife Book Group, Thursday April 14, 6:30pm, private residence, call for info 303-258-0799.  Book is Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann.

“Common Investment Types” Financial Workshop, Thursday, April 14, 7pm-8pm, Nederland Community Library, Free
This workshop, one of a series, focuses on a thorough, but easily understood, discussion of cash, stocks, and bonds, the core investment types that most people include in their investment portfolio. Attend any or all of these weekly workshop seminars. Seating is limited, so please register to attend: 303-258-1101 or jaymann.ncl@nullgmail.com.

“Don Giovanni” by Mozart, Friday, April 15, 7:00pm, The Dairy, $20 – special discount over age 60 through NAS only – $10. Sign up by 4/8 at 303-258-0799.

Full production by professional Boulder Opera Company.
Last Day to SIGN UP is Friday, April 15 for “The Tender Land”, Sunday, April 24, 2:00pm, – See 4/24 listing below.

SIGN UP by Friday, April 15, for Mountain MidLife Dinner, Friday, April 22, 5:00pm social, 5:30pm dinner, Nederland Community Center – see 4/22 listing below.

9 Health Fair, Saturday April 16, 7:00am-Noon, Nederland Community Center.

Many free health screening stations, Blood Panel Lab Tests $35 – vouchers available in advance for those who can’t afford the test. Info, call 303-258-9721.

Swing Dance to Live Big Band Music, Saturday April 16, 7:00pm Lesson, 8:00pm Dance, Avalon Ballroom, Boulder, $15 includes lesson.

Mountain MidLife Dinner, Friday, April 22, 5:00pm social, 5:30pm dinner, Nederland Community Center
Menu: Thai Green Curry Chicken, Snow Peas and Peppers, Lemongrass Brown Rice, Asian Slaw, Coconut Milk Pudding and Pineapple. Cost is $9 under age 60, $5 requested contribution over age 60. Please call 303-258-0799 for reservations by 4/16 and advise us of special dietary needs.

“The Tender Land”, Sunday, April 24, 2:00pm, CU ATLAS Music Theatre, $20 or $30 over age 65 ($2 more <65)

Opera by Aaron Copland set on a1930’s Midwest farm includes a girl coming-of-age, itinerant workers, and independence. Reserve tickets by Friday, April 15, (303-258-0799) to attend with the group.  Carpools will be arranged by attendees.

See you at an event soon!

Serene Karplus

serenekarplus@nullgmail.com