Come to the Gold Hill General Store and Pub on Friday nights for pizza!  6ish to 9ish.  They are doing dough and sauce from scratch, gluten-free and vegan options available, and they are figuring our some specialty pies and personal size options, too.

Chris Erickson   chriserickson85@nullgmail.com

At the Town Meeting on Monday evening, it was decided that, because of increased costs, we would only order one dumpster for trash.  The County does cover the recycling, etc., but we ask for donations to help cover the cost of the dumpster.  

Also,  seriously need volunteers to help on the 23!  Thanks – contact me at gretchend@nullmac.com or 303-42-3847.

Here is the revised flyer:

                                                2018 Spring Clean Up

                        Saturday, June 23, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Bluebird Lodge parking lot. 

DIVERSION is the focus again this year.  Boulder County supports our diversion/recycling efforts, but they are no longer providing any money for trash disposal.  We will be getting one dumpster for trash and, since we will have to pay for it ($485 this year), we will need to charge (rate sheet at the end). 

Three Dumpsters will arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 a.m. – Only one for junk/trash (we will need to collect a fee for trash and donations are requested for the diversion stuff), one for metal, and one for wood – general wood/lumber as in the past.  Please don’t come with stuff earlier than 9:00. 

                                    ***And, as always, we need volunteers to help!***

To volunteer, please contact me, Gretchen Diefenderfer, at gretchend@nullmac.com  (303-442-3847).

DIVERSION (see http://www.ecocycle.org/charm). 

Mixed rigid plastics (playground stuff, coolers, etc.) and Styrofoam 

Tires – no rims.

Refrigerators and freezers!

Electronics, small appliances

Mattresses

Household hazardous waste (HHW)

Oil, Antifreeze

           Car batteries

            Latex paint

 METAL Container– No liquids – No fridges – No tires on rims (just rims are ok!) – No batteries –No paint cans with paint still in them.  We will take fridges and tires this year, but they have to go in the diversion trucks [there will be one for tires and appliances, one for HHW, one for mattresses, and more for electronics.   Wire fencing and barbed wire are ok

 WOOD Container– No chemically treated wood including stain or paint – No nails in the wood (although a few seem to be ok, just not an excessive amount) – No particleboard.  Slash is ok – no longer than 18” (be judicious with this – there is only one dumpster and it can’t take a forest of slash) 

TRASH  Containers  – junk – No recyclables!  We need to pay for this and will need to charge for trash. And we request donations for the diversion items  

            $12 per car, van, or SUV (less for just a few things)

            $15-18 per pick-up truck or trailer full

            $25 per vehicle with trailer

Please remember that it would be much more expensive to take a truckload to the dump (a carload taken to Western Disposal is charged $37-$45).

 Repurposing – We encourage people to bring stuff that others might want.  Be prepared to pick these items up if no one wants them, or for them to go into the dumpsters.  We will take some stuff down to donate in Boulder, either to second hand stores or to Resource 2000.  But don’t forget we will have the town bake/rummage/craft sale in September, too.

 Any propane bottles must be vented and this means the entire top mechanism must be removed.  Just opening it does not suffice. We made this mistake once and it cost us

It’s amazing how much stuff piles up!  This is your chance to clear that stuff out!

Tony Vrba, our Chair of the Gold Hill Town Meeting, would like to encourage people prior to the 23^rdto clean up areas around the community.  Several people do this frequently on their own, and it would be nice to get a group effort going.

Gold Hill Town Meeting Agenda

Monday, June 11th, 2018, Community Center

NEW START TIME – 7:00p.m.

6:45 p.m. – Come Early to visit with Guest Presenter: Jenifer with Senior Reach. The mission of Senior Reach is to support the well-being, independence, and dignity of older adults by educating the community, providing care management and mental health services, and connecting older adults to community resources.

Approval of previous Minutes

Treasurer’s Report

 Committee Reports

Gold Hill School:

Forestry/Mitigation: July 23-27^th  Community Mitigation Event

Community Planning:

Weed Committee:

Historic Gold Hill

Historic Zoning

Friends of Fazoo Notes

Mining

Cemetery Committee:

Neighborlink/Safelink/Airlink:

IMA:

Old Business

Move money for Forestry and review updated grant information

Move money for glasses & t-shirt fundraising

Town Portrait update

Town Clean-up

Proposed By-Law Updates

New Business

 Peter Swift to talk on Community Center info

Upcoming Meetings/Events:
June 22^nd– Museum Event

June 23rd – Town Clean Up

July 4^thGHFPD Annual Pancake Breakfast and Parade

July 23-27^th Community Mitigation Event

August 13^thGold Hill Town Meeting Elections

October 8^thGold Hill Town Meeting – 2019 Budget Discussion

Bylaws  – changes proposed by the bylaws committee: Tony Vrba, Peter Swift, Rick Sheingold, and Gretchen Diefenderfer as of May 30, 2018

Article III

Members Meetings

 Present language 

Section 4, Written notice: Written notice of all members’ meetings shall be delivered to members residing locally and sent by U.S. Mail to members who do not reside locally at least two weeks prior to all regular, annual, and special meetings.

 Proposed change (in red)

 Section 4, Written notice:  Written notice of all member’s meetings shall be emailed to all members and or sent by U.S. Mail to those who request them at least two weeks prior to all regular, annual, and special meetings.

 Proposed addition to Article III Members Meeting, after Section 2, Annual meetings

Insert as – Section 3, Budget Meeting: The annual budget meeting of the Gold Hill Town Meeting, Inc. shall be held on the second Monday of October of each year.  The Treasurer of the Town meeting shall submit estimated expenses for the following year.  Requests for funding from the general fund may be made by the various Committees or any constituency of the GHTM at this meeting, and at any regular members meeting. 

Change the present Section 3 to 4

And change section 4 to 5

 Article IV

Town Council

 Present Language

 Section 2, Eligibility: The Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer must be a year-round resident defined as an individual who has lived within the bounds of the Gold Hill Town Meeting area at least nine consecutive months prior to the election.  All five council members shall be a minimum of 21 years of age.

Proposed change(in red – only the age from 21 to 18)

 Section 2, Eligibility: The Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer must be a year-round resident defined as an individual who has lived within the bounds of the Gold Hill Town Meeting area at least nine consecutive months prior to the election.  All five council members shall be a minimum of 18 years of age.

Article V

Committees

 Proposed addition to Article V

Section 3, Cemetery Committee:  

The Cemetery Committee existed outside the GHTM before the GHTM incorporated in order to hold the Town Meadow, the Cemetery, and the People’s Park.  It was designated a standing committee of the GHTM.  This committee brought it’s own funds into the TM and receives funds designated for the cemetery.  The CC shall remain autonomous in expenditures from its funds, with input from the Town Meeting.

Change the present Section 3 to Section 4

Article IV Town Council

Present language

Section 4, Removal: Any council member may be removed according to the following procedure:

1. At a regularly scheduled meeting, where a quorum is present, the removal of a council member may be proposed by a simple majority of those members present.
2. The proposed removal of a council member must be included with the minutes of the meeting and distributed to the members at least two weeks prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting.
3. At the next regularly scheduled meeting, the council member may be removed by a majority vote of the Gold Hill Town Meeting.

Proposed change is to eliminate the term “regularly” in order for the removal to be possible at special meetings, in case this seemed necessary

 Section 4, Removal: Any council member may be removed according to the following procedure:

1. At a scheduled meeting, where a quorum is present, the removal of a council member may be proposed by a simple majority of those members present.
2. The proposed removal of a council member must be included with the minutes of the meeting and distributed to the members at least two weeks prior to the next scheduled meeting.
3. At the next scheduled meeting, the council member may be removed by a majority vote of the Gold Hill Town Meeting.

 Present language

 Article II

Membership

Section 1, Eligibility: Those residing in the following area are members and may vote at town meetings, provided they fulfill the voting requirements set forth in Article II, Section 2, Qualification.   This area to be described as the territory within these lines: On the north from the junction of Left Hand Creek and Lickskillit eastward to Snowbound, south to Bighorn Mountain, southwest to Monument Hill, west to Oxbow curve on the Mt. Alto Road, north to Left Hand Creek, and east to the starting point, this area to exclude Summerville.

See the present map on the town website (goldhilltown.com) under https://goldhilltown.com/what-it-is/

 We will  bring maps of the present area and our ideas for changes to the meeting boundaries and see what folks think.  The main options, as we saw them, are to just clean up the boundaries so that people are included that we always thought were included (Morning Sun, Rim Road, Gunung Mas, Snowbound Mine folks, etc.) or to expand out to the west in order to include Dina and Mark Elder and Julie Carpenter and simply let people know that if they don’t want to be included, just don’t come to meetings. Because of our status as an unincorporated town, and because of the structure of the Gold Hill Town Meeting, Inc. (incorporated as a 501(c) 3 only), the Town Meeting has no power to impose anything on anyone.  That’s what we did with Summerville.   The advantages of being included in the Town Meeting are the Town Clean Up, the Emergency Relief Fund, and the Chipping Grant.

Also, we talked about a Section under either Article V Committees or Article VI Contracts, Checks, Deposits, Etc. regarding management, protection, and segregation of dedicated resources (I.e. designated funds and resources donated for specific purposes), and are still working on language for that.

Respectfully submitted, Gretchen Diefenderfer, Secretary of the Gold Hill Town Meeting and member of the Bylaws Committee.

How the Bylaws may be amended

Article VII

Amendments

These Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted according to the following procedure:

Section 1.  At a regularly scheduled meeting, where a quorum is present, Bylaw change(s) may be proposed by a simple majority of those members present.  Proposed Bylaw changes are to be made and approved section by section.

Section 2.  The proposed Bylaw sections(s), and the Bylaw section(s) that are intended to be replaced,  must be included with the minutes of the meeting and distributed to the members at least two weeks prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Section 3.  At the next regularly scheduled meeting, the sections of the new Bylaws may be adopted by a two-thirds majority of the members of the Gold Hill Town Meeting, Inc. who are present.  Bylaw changes are to be voted on section by section.

June 4, 2018         

  SIGN UP NOW!  Mountain MidLife Brunch and (Optional) Hike THIS Sunday, June 10. See details below.

 It’s not too early to sign up Mountain MidLife Dinner Friday, June 25. See details below.

BREAKING NEWS: 

* Wine Tasters! Date and location have just been set for THIS SATURDAY, June 9. We meet at Michele Hurliman’s home on Cold Springs Road. Sign up at Meetup or call to RSVP 303-258-0799. Details below.

* Only ONE TICKET Left to the Rockies Baseball vs NY Mets Game on Thursday, 6/21. Includes carpool ride. Details below.

 See our lineup of many great events listed after these announcements:

Free Light Project Work to Assist Older Adults: We received the following inquiry from Jim Reis, Work Coordinator for the 2018 Rocky Mountain Mission (RMM) program affiliated with the Nederland Community Presbyterian Church:

 “We have 5 church groups coming this year Mid Jun – Mid Aug to do service projects in the community. I’m writing to see if you can help me identify folks in Nederland in need of assistance. 

 We can offer approximately 20-30 hours of labor for projects to benefit needy Nederland families and seniors. We are looking for projects like cleaning out a garage, fixing a fence, moving furniture, painting projects, hauling slash, hauling trash, general cleanup or yard work and light repair work. We prefer to help people that are in economic need rather than someone who has the resources to hire the work done since this is a church mission. [Jim later stated they will help any older adult in need. Low income is not required, just prioritized. Please consider donating to their program if you have the economic means…]

 We cannot do large projects like roof repair, deck replacement or any work requiring town permits. This is an unskilled group of teens with a semi-skilled supervisor (me) so labor projects and small repair work is best.  

 We also cannot do any projects more than about 5 miles from town. We need to be in Nederland or relatively close (Ridge Rd) due to transportation limitations. If you know of people in need of this type of help or can put me in touch with others who do, please contact me at jreis11@nullgmail.com. I hope we can help make a difference for some Nederland families [and older adults].”

MOUNTAIN TRANSPORTATION for EVERYONE – ALL AGES ADULTS – PRICES ROSE JUNE 1: 

Did you know that Via transportation service is for any person over the age of 18 in the mountains? Contrary to popular belief, it is NOT a service designed just for the elderly and disabled – it’s for everyone up here! Their new service works Monday through Friday 8am – 4pm, thanks to a contract with ZTrip to provide mountain services 5 days a week. Mostly serving within a few miles of downtown Nederland, they’ve added Rollinsville and Boulder. Local trips (including Rollinsville) are only $3 per ride (home to bank to grocery to home is 3 rides) and $9 each way to Boulder – with a 50% discount on those fares for low income riders (must reapply to continue previously approved discount after 5/31). This is “door-through-door” service, so much more convenient than figuring out how to get to the RTD stop and various errand locations down below. Please help us spread the word quickly, as the 6-month trial period is ticking during which they determine if we need and use this service, so let’s keep this expanded service up here by ensuring everyone we know who might use it knows about it. Register in advance with Via at 303-444-3043 or contact mobilityspecialist@nullviacolorado.org, then call to schedule trips at least a day ahead (wheelchair needs 48 hours notice) at 303-447-9636.

 Stock up on gifts for Father’s Day, Graduates, and all your mountain neighbors this summer! We offer Volumes 1 and 2 of the popular cartoon anthologies Cabin Fever Complete by local artist George Blevins and the locals’ “Oldies But Goodies” recipe book. At the low price of $10 for all books (a big discount from retail price!), all funds benefit our nonprofit organization that serves hundreds of mountain residents! Pick up copies at meals or call us for a special order!

 Invite a friend to a meal (lunches every Monday and Wednesday or monthly dinners or breakfasts/brunches) and offer to pick them up and drop them home afterwards. With a “requested contribution” of $5 over age 60, we offer a fun and affordable get-together with friends. We need and appreciate your anonymous meal contributions, but please ensure people know that we welcome anyone over age 60 regardless of ability to pay. Those under age 60 pay $8 breakfast/brunch, $8.25 lunch, $10 dinner (no tax or tip and supports our local nonprofit designed and built by local seniors).

All ages of adults are welcome at all events, attended mostly by folks over age 50.

Sign up for all Mountain MidLife events at 303-258-0799 or www.Meetup.com/Mountain-MidLife-Social-Group or by email at NederlandAreaSeniors@nullgmail.com.

EVENTS

Luncheon Program – Identity Theft

Join us at our luncheon on Wednesday, June 6. In this abbreviated presentation, we will learn about current statistics, the six types of identity theft, what to look for in the best protection, and proactive steps we can take individually to better protect yourself and your family. Presented by Peggy Altschuler, an independent associate of LegalShield/IDShield (no sales pitches here). Her passion is to help educate and protect others from the world’s fastest growing, white collar crime of Identity Theft.  Menu at bottom of email, RSVP 303-258-0799]

Medicare Basics Class

Turning 65 soon? Or over 65 and still mystified by Medicare? Attend the FREE Medicare Basics class offered each month in Boulder. Sign up for Thursday, June 7, 2pm-4pm at the East Boulder Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Drive. Please register in advance so they will print enough materials: 303-441-4150. Info at: www.bouldercountyMedicarehelp.org

Tommy Emmanuel + Maxwell Hughes (Free Concert)

Enjoy this legendary talented diverse musical performance with us on Thursday, June 7, 6pm-10pm, at Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W Florida Avenue, Denver. Recommended to us by a local fan, learn more by viewing the video offerings at http://tommyemmanuel.com. The concert is free, but advance tickets/reservations are recommended through Eventbrite. We can determine if/when carpools will be running from Nederland based on interested signups.

New Event! Central City Jazz

Central City reintroduces its big Jazz Festival this weekend, Saturday, June 9, 11:00am-2am (Sunday). Tickets are available online ($35+fee all day access) at https://www.centraljazz.co/info/. To make a plan with friends in our group, post your comment on our Meetup site regarding when/where you’d like to meet.

Here’s the scoop: Central Jazz is the revival of the Central City Jazz Festival, which ran continuously from 1976 through 1992 and is resurfacing on June 9th, 2018 with an unparalleled lineup. This year will feature four stages in various locations throughout the town, ensuring fans can explore the quaint and beautiful location amidst this connoisseur-status music offering.

 This festival will feature many talented musicians from renowned funk and jam acts such as the Meters, Galactic, Dumpstaphunk, Jerry Garcia Band, The Motet and Lettuce. Dragon Smoke and the NOLA Central All-Stars, two “Superjams”, are co-headlining this event. The “Superjam” is a New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival tradition, pairing together members from various bands to create something unique and special. True to its name, Central Jazz will play host to jazz acts including Venus Cruz and Adam Bodine Trio, curated by KUVO and Dazzle. The event will host the first ever appearance of the NOLA Central All-Stars, which will be an annually curated “supergroup” of renowned musicians. This year’s All-Stars include Ivan Neville, Ian Neville, Alvin Ford Jr., George Porter, Jr., Nick Daniels and Tony Hall.

New Date! THIS WEEK!  Wine (and Other Beverage) Tasters!

This news just determined this week!  Our “Wine Tasters!” invite everyone to a potluck social Saturday, June 9, 6:30pm. This is not a “wine” education event, but more of potluck party in a private home – this one with a fabulous deck, so let’s hope for a perfect summer evening to enjoy it! Bring any beverage (alcoholic or non) and an appetizer to share and your own glass/cup/mug. Our host is Michele Hurliman at 1995 Cold Springs Rd, Nederland. RSVP or Qs at Meetup.com/Mountain-MidLife-Social-Group OR 303-258-0799.

Featured Event!  Social Sunday Brunch & Hike

Come join us for a relaxed social brunch and optional hike at the Nederland Community Center on Sunday, June 10. Doors open at 11:00am, with the meal served at 11:30am. Menu is French Toast, Bacon, Kale/Mixed Vegs/Quinoa, Melon/Raspberry. All ages of adults are welcome. Cost is only $8 under age 60 and $5 requested contribution from those over age 60. Please RSVP to 303-258-0799 or reply to this email or www.Meetup.com/Mountain-MidLife-Social-Group. An optional hike follows at 12:45pm.

 *  Please VOLUNTEER to help at these events. If you can help at the door with greeting/check-in and welcoming/orienting our newest guests, we really appreciate it. We need 1-2 people to handle this each time and need to know several days in advance that we have these positions covered.

“Rin Tin Tin” Silent Film with Live Piano

Chautauqua revives the silent films of days gone by with live music – piano, trio, or the Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra. Kick off the 2018 Silent Film Series with a blend of genres, beginning with a screening of the 1923 drama “Where the North Begins”, accompanied by Hank Troy, piano. The film features the dynamic canine star, Rin-Tin-Tin, and the story of his adoption by a wolf pack in the snowy and frozen Great North. Rin-Tin-Tin is raised by the pack as one of their own. A few years later, Rin-Tin-Tin saves a man from certain death, and begins to feel a very strong kinship – even stronger than the one with his pack. Featuring the most celebrated canine movie hero of all time, “Where the North Begins” is recommended to any dog lover.

The second film of the evening is Buster Keaton’s “The Frozen North” (1922). Set in Alaska, Keaton plays an unusual role of a buffoonish villain – causing trouble everywhere he goes. The film is a spoof on famous western films of the day, particularly those starring William S. Hart. Hart did not find this film funny. Running time: “Where the North Begins” (1923), 60 minutes. “The Frozen North” (1922), 17 minutes. Total running time: 77 minutes. Location: Chautauqua festival hall near 9^th and Baseline.

Join us on Wednesday, June 13, for the 7:30 show. If we have enough people sign up with us and pay by Monday, June 11, we can get a group discount from the $12 ticket price. Until we know how many will attend, please submit $12 per ticket to us and we can refund the difference if we get a price break – send or deliver check or cash to NAS, PO Box 188, Nederland 80466 or drop off at our office in the Nederland Community Center.

Art at the Center Art Night Out & Opening Reception

Art at the Center, the Nederland Community Center art show adds a special attraction at the summer opening night. Artists will present demonstrations and hands-on interactive art opportunities for all-age participation in making art. Join us for a fun evening of art playtime, viewing, wine and appetizers on Thursday, June 14, 4:30pm-7:00pm. A $5 requested donation at the door includes two free beverage tickets.

Book Group

The Book Group meets at a private home on second Thursdays; the next meeting is Thursday, June 14, 6:30pm, and the format is pot luck. Call us at 303-258-0799 for info. This month’s meeting is at the Nederland Public Library. May’s book is Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Boulder District Attorney and local Law Enforcement present information on Elder Abuse, experienced by one in ten older adults, typically perpetrated by a close family member or friend. The presentation will be followed by a reception honoring those who call attention to and stop elder abuse. Learn what constitutes abuse (physical, financial, emotional) and how to report it. Nominations for those who should be honored for their extra effort to stop elder abuse can be made at BoulderCountyAging.org or 303-441-1170. Friday, June 15, 3:00pm – 4:30pm, East Boulder Senior Center, 5600 Sioux Drive, Boulder.

Swing Dance to Live Big Band Music

Swing Dance to a live dance band at the Avalon Ballroom at 63^rd and Arapahoe in Boulder on Saturday, June 16. Dance lesson 7pm-8pm included with the price of admission. Dancing 8-11pm. DJ dance music during intermissions. Light snacks provided. All ages welcome. No partner or dance experience required. Please wear non-marking shoes. Dress to express yourself. Casual is fine. Admission: $15 per person general; $10 students; $5 children accompanied by adult; volunteers free. Cash or check.

Foot Care

 Local Registered Nurse Debbie Neal serves mountain older adults with toenail and skin care, review of foot concerns – Wednesday, June 20. By appointment, downtown Nederland, $30, sign up early at

303-258-0799.

Bands on the Bricks – Jyemo Club

 The new project from Jonny Jyemo brings together musicians from 4 different countries, each bringing their own flavor to spice up the vibes. This is dance music to celebrate life, this is dance music with a rebel attitude. Uniting Latin and Caribbean beats with north American funk and rock, singing in English and Spanish, Jyemo Club is here to jam the radios and sound systems of the world. Come out and dance and celebrate summer with us at this free concert of Boulder’s Bands on the Bricks series on Pearl Street in front of the old courthouse on Wednesday, June 20, 7:00pm (a warmup band starts at 6:00pm).

Urgent Signup!  Take Me Out to the Ballgame!

Only ONE ticket left! Colorado Rockies vs. NY Mets in Denver, Thursday, June 21, 1:10pm game. Our party of eight plans to attend together, departing Nederland in two cars at 10:30am. Tickets are $20 and include one hot dog, one soft beverage, and parking for the carpool vehicles. Checks may be made payable to NAS, PO Box 188, Nederland CO 80466 or deliver cash or check to our office in the Nederland Community Center.

 Featured Event!  Mountain MidLife Mexican Dinner & Games

Missing Mexican food in the mountains? Come enjoy fajitas and great company on Friday, June 22, 5:00pm doors open for social, 5:30pm meal served. Menu appears below. Bring your favorite game to play for an hour after dinner. Please reserve as far in advance as possible at Meetup.com/Mountain-MidLife-Social-Group, by replying to this email, or by phone at 303-258-0799. If you have special dietary needs not already registered with us, please inform us several days in advance. $10 Adults under age 60 or $5 requested contribution over age 60.

If you can help at the door with greeting/check-in and welcoming/orienting our newest guests, we really appreciate it. We need 3-4 people to handle this each time and need to know several days in advance that we have these positions covered. Please VOLUNTEER to help at these events.

Jerry Griess Memorial

A memorial celebration of the life of Jerry Griess will be held at Nederland Community Presbyterian Church

Saturday, June 23, 3:00pm. Jerry was a Magnolia resident until his move to the Midwest and is survived by his wife Rosalie Bargmann and stepchildren Richard, Doug, and Erica Brandon.

High Peaks Art Festival

Some of our Mountain MidLife friends perform at this outdoor festival of art and music in the parking lot behind the Nederland Visitors Center. Come out and see all your neighbors as you stroll through the colorful booths. Saturday and Sunday, June 23 & 24, 10am-5pm and 10am-4pm.

“The Mark of Zorro” Silent Film with Live Music

Chautauqua’s Silent Film Series continues with “The Mark of Zorro” (1920) with live musical accompaniment by the Silent Cinema Trio. Starring the great swashbuckler, Douglas Fairbanks, this film tells the story of Don Diego Vega, the weak and foppish son of a wealthy landowner in Southern California, who transforms into Zorro – the mask-wearing, sword-wielding scourge of the local oppressors. When the beautiful Lolita is placed in danger by the evil Captain Ramon, it is the masked Zorro, with his trusty sword and amazing athleticism, that must ultimately save the day. This first and most influential of screen adaptations from Johnston MacCulley’s pulp tale features athletic Douglas Fairbanks in top form. With wonderful stunts and boundless humor, this cinematic classic will leave its mark on you. Running time: 107 minutes. Location: Chautauqua festival hall near 9^th and Baseline.

Join us on Wednesday, June 27, for the 7:30 show. If we have enough people sign up, we can get a discount from the $12 ticket price. Until we know how many will attend, please submit $12 per ticket to us and we can refund the difference if we get a price break – send or deliver check or cash to NAS, PO Box 188, Nederland 80466 or drop off at our office in the Nederland Community Center.

BIGfoot Summer Hikes Resume!

Lucy Stroock is back in town and will lead the first in the series of BIGfoot Summer Hikes starting on Friday, June 29. Meet at the east (lower) entrance to the Nederland Community Center at 9:00am. Hikes are comfortably leisurely and last around two hours, plus time driving to/from trailhead. Please bring your water bottle, hiking stick if needed, sunscreen/glasses/hat, and wear appropriate hiking shoes. An RSVP to 303-258-0799 or Meetup.com is not required, but helps us alert our hike leader to watch for you.

Nederland Parade and Band Concert

Nederland hosts its annual parade at Noon on Wednesday, July 4, with local musicians volunteering on the band float. Would anyone like to organize an outing to the fireworks – either in Boulder or Black Hawk…? Stay tuned for more details!

Limited Availability!  Central City Opera – The Magic Flute

Mozart’s mystical adventure follows the journey of Prince Tamino as he enters the realm of Sarastro to rescue the beautiful Princess Pamina. Armed with a magic flute and accompanied by the rambunctious bird catcher Papageno, Tamino must endure trials of the heart, mind, and spirit to prove his love. A treasured fantasy with beautiful arias, The Magic Flute is an experience we all can enjoy.

We have SOLD OUT of the $35 tickets on Sunday, July 15, 2:30pm matinee. Additional seats are available at $54 (still lower than the next tier available direct from CCO). Sign up and pay early to enjoy the best prices available – and not later than Wednesday, June 13. We can work out carpools and timing when we know who will attend.

Your Opportunity!  Create Our Events

We invite your input about what specific outings you would like our organization to plan and a small amount of your energy to help make them happen for everyone. We need YOU, our friends we love to get together with, to help keep our group lively. If we don’t step up to make them happen, our wonderful array of activities and outings could diminish. Let’s plan all the fun times we can share! Please call us at 303-258-0799 to volunteer with our lively programs and activities planning group.

Open-Caption Films at Monday Matinees

Our friendly Backdoor Theatre crew at the Nederland Community Center has added a special matinee showing every Monday at 1:30pm of the prior weekend’s film. Please help spread the word to friends whose jobs or busy schedules prevents them from attending movies on Friday and Saturday evenings. The matinee includes “open captioning”, which shows the words at the bottom of the screen. This is most helpful to those of us who stopped attending movies because we have trouble understanding what the actors are saying. Enjoy this new, enhanced feature and show your support to the BDT so they can continue to offer this new service!

WEEKLY CALENDAR

 Lunch at Nederland Community Center — RSVP 2 days ahead

   Every Monday & Wednesday, Noon

 Mtn MidLife Breakfast/Brunch, Nederland Community Center —RSVP one week ahead if possible

   Second Sat Most Odd # Mos, 8:30am/9:00am; Second Sun Most Even # Months, 11:00am/11:30am

 Mtn MidLife Dinner at Nederland Community Center —RSVP one week ahead if possible

   Fourth Fridays, 5:00pm/5:30pm (Third Fridays in 4^th Quarter)

 Exercise at St. Rita’s Catholic Church; free

   Every Monday & Wednesday, 10:30am

 Pickleball at Nederland Community Center; Ned CC fees

   Every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, 10:00am

 Writing Skills at Ned Community Library; free

   Every 1st and 3rd Monday, 1:00pm

 Writing Life Stories at Ned Community Library; free

   Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 1:00pm

 NedKnits at Ned Community Library; free

   Second Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm, Ned Comm Library

JUNE PROPOSED MENU

Please RSVP two days ahead for lunches, several days ahead for breakfasts/brunches and dinners.

303-258-0799

We look forward to seeing you at an event soon!

Serene Karplus, Director

Nederland Area Seniors & Mountain MidLife

NederlandAreaSeniors@nullgmail.com

www.NederlandAreaSeniors.org

www.Meetup.com/Mountain-MidLife-Social-Group

303-258-0799

Gold Hill Weed World: 

(1) The Thistles (2) Cheatgrass (3)  Bindweed

Thistles—Canada, Bull, Scotch

To remove: 

At this time of year, you can dig them out, cut them off at ground level, or mow them. 

If you are interested in a few human uses, read on. If not, skip to Cheatgrass below.

Human uses:

Food:

 It’s Spring Greens season! Here’s a brief article on Edible and Medicinal Properties of Invasive Weeds–Canada Thistle. This is the best time of year to pick for eating. Choose small ones from your garden or anywhere they have not been sprayed. I’ve never eaten them raw, only cooked. 

Some people use Bull thistles to coagulate milk to make cheese.

Garden and landscaping mulch:

I dig them out of the garden, removing the root so it doesn’t reproduce. I lay the leaves down as mulch to keep the soil covered and feed nutrients to my garden and wherever better soil could be useful on the land. Six inches or more of mulch helps keep weeds down (using weeds for weed-control!)

(Then I’ll either cook the roots and put them in compost, as they won’t reproduce after being cooked. Or discard them raw or put in a paper bag to dry for winter woodstove tinder.) 

For Honeybees and Wild Pollinators:

When the thistles go to flower, our bees are grateful for the nourishment. Canada thistle is a big bee plant. I remove the flower heads after about a week (ten days is pushing it), right before they go to seed. I pop them into a paper bag and save them to make tinder for wood stove fires in the winter.

Cheatgrass/Downy Brome  

To Remove: Get it NOW! Before it turns red, dries out, and goes to seed!

Why? (1) when it’s dry, it’s no fun to mitigate, as it’s big bad for allergy sufferers (2) when it’s dry the seed is mature and it can reproduce. It’s harder to remove when mature, as the dry seed easily shatters off .  When the seed is mature, it’s purple-red.

How: at this season, it’s really easy to pull out. Or have your ruminant eat it NOW before the seed matures. You can also mow it NOW, before it matures. Cut off the roots and discard or save in a paper bag as tinder for winter wood stove fires. 

Human Uses: 

Domestic ruminant food before the seeds mature, woodstove tinder; craft beer aficionados take note : Brewing Beer with Cheatgrass

Bindweed

To Remove: 

Pull it. Have fun seeing where it has twined itself!  

Biological controls for Field bindweed include a microscopic mite, and a foliage feeding moth. 

For more information on ordering and control, go to this government page.

If you are interested, please contact me. I have an email in to our county contact about this.

Human Uses: Some human uses can be found here.

Pam Sherman     pamsher123@nullgmail.com

What to Expect When You Call 911

When you place a 911 call, it goes to Boulder County Dispatch, which calls out the Gold Hill Fire Department (GHFD), the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office and American Medical Response (AMR) ambulance. This call goes out to all of the agencies at the same time, for both medical and fire emergencies.

A Sheriff’s Officer will respond to all 911 calls to provide scene safety. Depending on the 911 call, the scene may need to be cleared for safety by the Sheriff’s Officer prior to the GHFD entering.

The GHFD responds to 911 medical emergencies and provides Basic Life Support on scene. Basic Life Support includes, but is not limited to; heart defibrillation, bleeding control, help with breathing issues, fracture stabilization and care for any medical issue like diabetic emergencies, for example. The GHFD carries oxygen and can assist a patient with nitroglycerine, MD Inhalers, aspirin, oral glucose and epinephrine auto injectors.

The GHFD functions under the strict protocols of Boulder County and under a Boulder Community Hospital Physician Adviser, Doctor Todd Dorfman.

The GHFD First Responders will typically arrive on scene in under 10 minutes. AMR will arrive on scene within 15-30 minutes of receiving the 911 call, depending on where the emergency is in the GHFD Service Area. AMR, not the GHFD will provide Advanced Life Support and transport the victim to the hospital, if needed.

The GHFD has mutual aid agreements with all agencies in Boulder County that respond on emergencies, but require GHFD to request assistance from those agencies. This includes assistance in search and rescue, swift water rescue, search dogs, SWAT etc. The GHFD has an auto-aid agreement with both Sunshine Fire and Four Mile Fire departments, which means they will be toned automatically to aid in calls closer to those fire districts. 

The fire department can place a request for early shut down that will tell responders to turn off sirens prior to arrival, if this is prudent.

A competent patient can refuse transport by AMR, even if AMR does a patient assessment on scene. AMR will have a patient refusal form to sign. If the competent patient refuses transport, they can arrange for someone to transport them to the hospital. That driver must follow all traffic rules! If you ask someone to take you to the hospital, depending on your condition, you may be putting yourself and/or the person transporting you at risk. There is spotty cell phone coverage in the mountains and a cell phone may not work. If the patient’s condition gets worse in transport it could result in irreversible health issues or death.

Never hesitate to call 911; it could be a matter of life or death.

Leslie Finn       finn.leslie@nullgmail.com

Hurry to get your free Wildfire Partners Assessment and 2 free hours of chipping in July!

http://www.wildfirepartners.org/application-form/ Be sure to mention Gold Hill

when signing up!  Email Virginia at arneyschultz@nullhotmail.com to sign up for the

July 23-27 chipping event.

RSVP to TonyVrba@nullgmail.com by June 15th if you will be attending.  THANKS!

Aging Well in Ward (AWIW)

Is hosting a presentation by

Tim Johnson from the Boulder County District Attorney’s Office

On current scams directed at our senior residents:

“Fraudsters and scam artists abound in our modern society. Learn about many of the more common frauds they use and learn about the tools to defend yourself. From charity and contractor fraud, to internet and phone based scams, you will learn about the most common themes used by these criminals and the best way to guard yourself against them.”

When:  Saturday, June 23^rd, 10am to 12pm

Where:  Ward Community Church

Light refreshments will be served

(Carpooling recommended as parking is limited)

You are receiving this announcement as a leader within your community for the senior resident population. We are extending invitations to our mountain neighbors in Four Mile Canyon, Gold Hill, Jamestown and Allenspark.  We would appreciate it if you could post this announcement on any senior support group email lists and/or social media venues in your area.

As we near the event a rough head count of those planning to attend from your community would be helpful in both set up and refreshment preparation. It would be appreciated if you could let us know the anticipated number of attendees from your community by Monday, June 18^th.

GHTM Bylaw & Budget Committee Meeting

questions?  Contact  Tony Vrba, Rick Sheingold, Peter Swift or Gretchen Diefenderfer

Hugh Moore huiusmor@nullgmail.com

No Bird Ever Flew at The Gold Hill Store Saturday, May 26, 6:00 p.m.

Larry Worster, Debra Yeager, David Chamberlain, and Jape Abruscato, with special guest James Campbell

No Cover; Donations Accepted

531 Main St, Boulder, CO 80302, (303) 443-7724

No Bird Ever Flew, performs an eclectic mix of Americana and new music, featuring music of some of the best young songwriters from Boulder and beyond. Larry Worster, guitar; Debra Yeager, keyboards; David Chamberlain, harmonica; Jape Abruscato, bass; and special guest James Campbell, percussion. 

MARY JONES RUSSELL  always presents a rousing musical show, from rock-&-rollin’ blues to the sweetest of ballads. Mary will be joined by Robb Candler & other guests at the Pub on Saturday May 19th:   Doors 5:30, Show 6 – 8:00.  Don’t miss this free early-evening concert!

Monday, May 28th, 2018, 9:30 sharp at the intersection of the Peak to Peak and the Gold Hill Road.  To Rideshare, meet up in front of the Gold Hill In at 9:00 a.m. to leave a car and carpool out to the Peak to Peak

Members of BACKCOUNTRY BLUEGRASS BAND will be at the Pub on Saturday, May 12th, for a rousing afternoon of Gospel & Bluegrass, 1-3pm.  Kitchen and Bar will be open. No cover.

Mother’s Day Special Show: BENJAMIN SPROUL presents original and traditional Americana.  Doors 4:30, Music 5-7pm. This is a $5 concert.

Natalie Littlefield aka Mishie

May 8, 2018

Mountain MidLife and NAS Friends:                                                             

LAST CALL! SIGN UP NOW!  Mountain MidLife Breakfast and (Optional) Hike THIS Saturday, May 12. See details below.

It’s not too early to sign up for Memorial Weekend Dinner and Speaker re “Who’s Buried at Arlington?”– Invite a Veteran – Free!Friday, May 25. See details below. 

Please note the discounted group pricing for the first ten to pay for opera tickets at Central City’s “The Magic Flute”, which we will attend on Sunday, July 15, at 2:30pm. See details below.

See our lineup of many great events listed after these announcements:

Please help us find the right person to fill this position by referring friends you know: 

Communications Coordinator: Supports the Nederland Area Seniors (NAS) Director in promoting NAS and Mountain MidLife activities and managing the organization’s activities calendar. Duties may include creating both print and electronic media campaigns – ads, flyers, newsletters, letters, photos, videos, surveys – as well as distributing information via in-person flyer posting, website, U.S. Mail, email, and social media. This position also assists with donor communications via mail, email, and phone. Estimated hours: varies, average 5-10 per week.

 Priority will be given to candidates who exhibit excellent written and oral communication skills, are proficient in social media, Microsoft Office Suite and 365, are self-directed, organized, and attentive to detail. Vehicular access to flyer-posting sites at distant locations a plus.

 Please email resume and cover to NederlandAreaSeniors@nullgmail.com. Thank you!

HOME STRETCH – The Last Week of Lucky’s! Please inform your friends (email, Facebook), especially those in Boulder, to please contribute to our nonprofit Nederland Area Seniors (host of Mountain MidLife) with their “wooden nickels” (10 cent bag credits, when they bring their own bag) at the checkout counter at Lucky’s Market NORTH at Broadway and Quince. We are eligible for this donation program only from now until May 16, so we need to get the word out NOW asking Lucky’s shoppers for their help. We do not wish to divert any shoppers from our locally owned B&F Mountain Market, but if you tend to shop down below anyway, please take a moment to visit Lucky’s and donate your bag credit to us. Thank you!

VIA for EVERYONE – PRICES RISE JUNE 1: Did you know that Via transportation service is for any person over the age of 18 in the mountains? Contrary to popular belief, it is NOT a service designed just for the elderly and disabled – it’s for everyone up here! Their new service works Monday through Friday 8am – 4pm, thanks to a contract with ZTrip to provide mountain services 5 days a week. Mostly serving within a few miles of downtown Nederland, they’ve added Rollinsville and Boulder. Local trips (including Rollinsville) are only $3 per ride (home to bank to grocery to home is 3 rides) and $9 each way to Boulder – with a 50% discount on those fares for low income riders (must reapply to continue discount after 5/31). This is “door-through-door” service, so much more convenient than figuring out how to get to the RTD stop and various errand locations down below. Please help us spread the word quickly, as the 6-month trial period is ticking during which they determine if we need and use this service, so let’s keep this expanded service up here by ensuring everyone we know who might use it knows about it. Register in advance with Via at 303-444-3043 or contact mobilityspecialist@nullviacolorado.org, then call to schedule trips at least a day ahead (wheelchair needs 48 hours notice) at 303-447-9636.

 Hearing Loss vs. Dementia Trial: THANK YOU to the many who have already signed up for this!  They will begin the study when they have enough signups, hopefully within the next 45 days. CU will run a 12-month study to determine the effect of hearing aids through their “Brain Changes Before and After Amplification Use Study”. They are accepting applications for adults age 40-70, both with normal hearing and with mild to severe hearing loss who have never worn hearing aids, to participate in their study. It includes a free hearing test and, if qualified with some hearing loss, includes use of hearing aids they provide for the year (and available, if desired, at 50% off after the study ends). Participants who qualify will receive baseline testing to assess speech perception, cognitive testing, and non-invasive EEG testing to look at brain function. Participants are paid for their time. If interested, please sign up quickly, as they are recruiting now to begin this Spring. To register or ask about participation or testing, please contact Laboratory Manager and Licensed Audiologist, Hannah Glick, Au.D., CCC-A at hannah.glick@nullcolorado.edu or 303-492-7866.

 Stock up on gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and all your mountain neighbors this summer! We offer Volumes 1 and 2 of the popular cartoon anthologies Cabin Fever Complete by local artist George Blevins and the locals’ “Oldies But Goodies” recipe book. At the low price of $10 for all books, all funds benefit our nonprofit organization that serves hundreds of mountain residents! Pick up copies at meals or call us for a special order!

 Invite a friend to a meal (lunches every Monday and Wednesday or monthly dinners or breakfasts/brunches) and offer to pick them up and drop them home afterwards. With a “requested contribution” of $5 over age 60, we offer a fun and affordable get-together with friends. We need and appreciate your anonymous meal contributions, but please ensure people know that we welcome anyone over age 60 regardless of ability to pay. Those under age 60 pay $8 breakfast/brunch, $8.25 lunch, $10 dinner (no tax or tip and supports our local nonprofit designed and built by local seniors).

All ages of adults are welcome at all events, attended mostly by folks over age 50.

Sign up for all Mountain MidLife events at 303-258-0799 or www.Meetup.com/Mountain-MidLife-Social-Group or by email at NederlandAreaSeniors@nullgmail.com.

EVENTS

Luncheon Program – School Interviews

 Join us at lunch Wednesday, May 9, to meet our Nederland Elementary 3^rd Grade class students as they interview us to learn more about local history – of both the community and the older adults they meet. Please RSVP two days prior for the meal – 303-258-0799.

“Hear” is so much more than “Ear”

Dr. Christopher Schweitzer, Ph.D., founder of Family Hearing, mixes science and humor to illustrate the fascinating and virtually magical process by which thoughts and ideas flow from one mind to another via the process that connects us by sound and communication in all forms. It all starts with hearing and the formation of language, culture, and our personal identities. Ranging from simple acoustics to the growing evidence of hearing’s relationship to physical and mental health, and concluding with the arc of technological development, this presentation promises to be informative and entertaining. Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder, Wednesday, May 9, 1–2:30pm. Free. Food and beverage provided. Call to RSVP by May 4 to 303-443-5085.

Special Event!  Film – Lives Well Lived

Lives Well Lived celebrates the incredible wit, wisdom and experiences of adults aged 75 to 100 years old. Through their intimate memories and inspiring personal histories encompassing over 3000 years of experience, forty people share their secrets and insights to living a meaningful life. These men and women open the vault on their journey into aging through family histories, personal triumph and tragedies, loves and losses – seeing the best and worst of humanity along the way. Their stories will make us laugh, perhaps cry, but mostly inspire us. (Sky Bergman, 2018, USA, 1:12, NR.) We will attend at the Boedecker Theater at the Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, Thursday, May 10, at 4:30pm. (Our original plan for Wed, 5/9, is sold out.) Film also shows other times May 11-12. Cost is $12 or $8.50 over age 62 and students.

Book Group

The Book Group meets at a private home on second Thursdays; the next meeting is Thursday, May 10, 6:30pm, and the format is pot luck. Call us at 303-258-0799 for info. This month’s meeting is at the Nederland Public Library. May’s book is One Thousand White Women: The Journals of May Dodd by Jim Fergus.

Featured Event!  Social Saturday Breakfast & Hike

Come join us for breakfast and optional hike following at the Nederland Community Center on Saturday, May 12. Doors open at 8:30am, with the meal served at 9:00am. Menu is at end of the events list. All ages of adults are welcome. Cost is only $8 under age 60 and $5 requested contribution from those over age 60. Please RSVP to 303-258-0799 or reply to this email or www.Meetup.com/Mountain-MidLife-Social-Group. An optional hike follows at 10:15am.

Please VOLUNTEER to help at these events. If you enjoy cooking and would like to assist our friendly new chef Cher Rainbolt the evening prior or early in the morning, please let us know AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. If you can help at the door with greeting/check-in and welcoming/orienting our newest guests, we really appreciate it. We need 2-3 people to handle this each time and need to know several days in advance that we have these positions covered.

 Celebrate Mother’s Day with Opera Colorado

Opera Colorado in Denver invites us to raise a toast to the very special moms in our lives with the final performance of Verdi’s Falstaff on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13, at 2pm at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver. Tickets start at $25. Use promo code OPERAMOM, and receive a free glass of sparkling wine with every ticket purchased. (Must be age 21 or older to redeem drink voucher. Cannot be combined with other offers or applied to previously purchased tickets.) 

To take advantage of this offer, pick up tickets (vouchers for complimentary sparkling wine will be included in the ticket envelope) at Will Call at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House Box Office up to 90 minutes prior to the start of the performance. Carpools from Nederland will be determined by interest/signups and communications with us at 303-258-0799.

 Film – Concert for George

Celebrate the life and music of George Harrison with the legendary tribute, featuring performances by Eric Clapton, Joe Brown, Dhani Harrison, Jools Holland, Jeff Lynne, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Monty Python, Ravi & Anoushka Shankar, Ringo Starr and more. Presented for the first time ever in 2k and 5.1 sound to give fans the ultimate theatrical experience. (David Leland, 2003, UK, 2:26, PG-13) We will attend at the Boedecker Theater at the Dairy Arts Center, Boulder, Tuesday, May 15, at 4:30pm. Film also shows other times May 13-16. Cost is $12 or $8.50 over age 62 and students.

Caregiving Symposium

Workshops, Resource Fair, Materials, and a Free Lunch are available at this free educational event for families and friends of older adults on Thursday, May 17, 8:30am-4:30pm (come for all or any portion you can) at the Plaza Convention Center, 1850 Industrial Circle, Longmont. Register by May 9 (if you want the free lunch) at www.2018CaregivingSymposium.eventbrite.com (schedule shown there) or 303-441-1685. Walk-ins (no lunch) welcome. For respite care assistance so current caregivers may attend the event call 303-678-6284.

Five Points Jazz Festival – Denver

This free festival celebrates the history of Denver’s Five Points neighborhood. Once known as the Harlem of the West, Five Points was home to several jazz clubs which played host to many of jazz music’s legends such as Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk and many more. This year’s lineup includes Hazel Miller Band, Paul Mullikin Trio with Strings, Gumbo le Funque, Jakarta, Crescent City Connection, Polarity, Bob Montgomery/Al Hermann/Josh Quinlan Sextet and dozens more –  45 bands on 10 stages offering smooth jazz, bop, swing, funk, and R&B, plus a musician’s jam session, film screenings, a family fun zone, and an art and food marketplace. (Festival attendees will be asked to undergo security checks at festival entrances – only empty or sealed water bottles, no food.) Saturday, May 19, 11am-8pm (parade kickoff at 11am), Welton St between 26^th and 29^th.

Swing Dance to Live Big Band Music

Swing Dance to a live dance band at the Avalon Ballroom at 63^rd and Arapahoe in Boulder on Saturday, May 19. Dance lesson 7pm-8pm included with the price of admission. Dancing 8-11pm. DJ dance music during intermissions. Light snacks provided. All ages welcome. No partner or dance experience required. Please wear non-marking shoes. Dress to express yourself. Casual is fine. Admission: $15 per person general; $10 students; $5 children accompanied by adult; volunteers free. Cash or check.

“The Dining Room”

Viva Theatre presents “The Dining Room”, a compassionate comedy by AR Gurney and a chance to re-live the complex world around the dining table, at the Dairy Center for the Arts in Boulder. Showtimes are May 18 and 25 at 7pm and May 19, 20, 26 at 2pm. Come support the artistic endeavors of fellow MidLife and older adults performing live theatre on the local stage. We plan to meet at the Sunday, May 20, 2pm matinee. More details about pricing and ticket availability when information becomes available – call 303-258-0799 if interested in attending.

Foot Care

 Local Registered Nurse Debbie Neal serves mountain older adults with toenail and skin care, review of foot concerns – Wednesday, May 23. By appointment, downtown Nederland, $30, sign up early at

303-258-0799.

Featured Event!  Memorial Weekend Dinner & Speaker

Outreach to All Veterans – Free!

All Ages Welcome!

Back by popular demand from his presentation last year about Guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Solider, Tom Tudor weaves the history of our Nation and Arlington National Cemetery via the stories of some of the amazing personalities interred there. Please reach out to all veterans you know and invite them to this special event. All veterans of any age are welcome free of charge.

 This special Memorial Weekend Dinner for all ages is Friday, May 25, 5:00pm doors open for social, 5:30pm meal served. Menu appears below. Please reserve as far in advance as possible at Meetup.com/Mountain-MidLife-Social-Group, by replying to this email, or by phone at 303-258-0799. If you have special dietary needs not already registered with us, please inform us several days in advance. $10 Adults under age 60 or $5 requested contribution over age 60.

If you can help at the door with greeting/check-in and welcoming/orienting our newest guests, we really appreciate it. We need 3-4 people to handle this each time and need to know several days in advance that we have these positions covered. Please VOLUNTEER to help at these events.

New Event!  Memorial Day FREE Concerts

After watching the runners, bands, and stadium Memorial Day festivities of the Bolder Boulder race in the morning, enjoy the best outdoor concert of the season FREE at the Boulder Bandshell in Central Park (Canyon and Broadway) on Monday, May 28. All our favorite bands lined up in a row: world renowned vocal band FACE at 1:00pm, mountain musician Rebecca Folsom at 3:00pm, and the always danceable Hazel Miller at 5:00pm. Look for fellow mountain residents at the northwest corner of the stage/seats/dance area. We’ll be dancing on the west end of the dustbowl dance floor.

Boulder Ballet in the Park

Enjoy the excitement and beauty of a variety of dance styles performed by classically trained artists outdoors at the Boulder Bandshell at 13th and Canyon. Boulder Ballet hosts a free hour-long performance on Sunday, June 2, at 7:00pm. Look for mountain friends arriving early to sit in the center near the front.

Luncheon Program – Identity Theft

Join us at our luncheon on Wednesday, June 6. In this abbreviated presentation, we will learn about current statistics, the six types of identity theft, what to look for in the best protection, and proactive steps we can take individually to better protect yourself and your family. Presented by Peggy Altschuler, an independent associate of LegalShield/IDShield (no sales pitches here). Her passion is to help educate and protect others from the world’s fastest growing, white collar crime of Identity Theft.  [Menu TBA, RSVP 303-258-0799]

Medicare Basics Class

Turning 65 soon? Or over 65 and still mystified by Medicare? Attend the FREE Medicare Basics class offered each month in Boulder. Sign up for Thursday, June 7, 2pm-4pm at the East Boulder Senior Center, 5660 Sioux Drive. Please register in advance so they will print enough materials: 303-441-4150. Info at: www.bouldercountyMedicarehelp.org

Tommy Emmanuel + Maxwell Hughes (Free Concert)

Enjoy this legendary talented diverse musical performance with us on Thursday, June 7, 6pm-10pm, at Levitt Pavilion, 1380 W Florida Avenue, Denver. Recommended to us by a local fan, learn more by viewing the video offerings at http://tommyemmanuel.com. The concert is free, but advance tickets/reservations are recommended through Eventbrite. We can determine if/when carpools will be running from Nederland based on interested signups.

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Boulder District Attorney and local Law Enforcement present information on Elder Abuse, experienced by one in ten older adults, typically perpetrated by a close family member or friend. The presentation will be followed by a reception honoring those who call attention to and stop elder abuse. Learn what constitutes abuse (physical, financial, emotional) and how to report it. Nominations for those who should be honored for their extra effort to stop elder abuse can be made at BoulderCountyAging.org or 303-441-1170. Friday, June 15, 3:00pm – 4:30pm, East Boulder Senior Center, 5600 Sioux Drive, Boulder.

Central City Opera – The Magic Flute

Mozart’s mystical adventure follows the journey of Prince Tamino as he enters the realm of Sarastro to rescue the beautiful Princess Pamina. Armed with a magic flute and accompanied by the rambunctious bird catcher Papageno, Tamino must endure trials of the heart, mind, and spirit to prove his love. A treasured fantasy with beautiful arias, The Magic Flute is an experience we all can enjoy.

We have reserved ten tickets on Sunday, July 15, 2:30pm matinee. We have a special group discount for $35 per ticket for these ten tickets only. Additional seats will be available at $54 (still lower than the next tier available). Sign up and pay early to enjoy the best prices available. We can work out carpools and timing when we know who will attend.

Open-Caption Films at Monday Matinees

Our friendly Backdoor Theatre crew at the Nederland Community Center has added a special matinee showing every Monday at 1:30pm of the prior weekend’s film. Please help spread the word to friends whose jobs or busy schedules prevents them from attending movies on Friday and Saturday evenings. The matinee includes “open captioning”, which shows the words at the bottom of the screen. This is most helpful to those of us who stopped attending movies because we have trouble understanding what the actors are saying. Enjoy this new, enhanced feature and show your support to the BDT so they can continue to offer this new service!

WEEKLY CALENDAR

 Lunch at Nederland Community Center — RSVP 2 days ahead

   Every Monday & Wednesday, Noon

Mtn MidLife Breakfast/Brunch, Nederland Community Center —RSVP one week ahead if possible

   Second Sat Most Odd # Mos, 8:30am/9:00am; Second Sun Most Even # Months, 11:00am/11:30am

    Mtn MidLife Dinner at Nederland Community Center —RSVP one week ahead if possible

   Fourth Fridays, 5:00pm/5:30pm (Third Fridays in 4^th Quarter)

Exercise at St. Rita’s Catholic Church; free

   Every Monday & Wednesday, 10:30am

Pickleball at Nederland Community Center; Ned CC fees

   Every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday, 10:00am

Writing Skills at Ned Community Library; free

   Every 1st and 3rd Monday, 1:00pm

Writing Life Stories at Ned Community Library; free

   Every 2nd & 4th Wednesday, 1:00pm

NedKnits at Ned Community Library; free

   Second Thursdays, 1:00-3:00pm, Ned Comm Library

BIGfoot Memorial Snowshoe/Hike Meet at Nederland Community Center; free

   Every 3rd Friday, 10:00am, Call NAS to Confirm

 MAY MENU

Please RSVP two days ahead for lunches, several days ahead for breakfasts/brunches and dinners.

303-258-0799

We look forward to seeing you at an event soon!

Serene Karplus, Director

Nederland Area Seniors & Mountain MidLife

NederlandAreaSeniors@nullgmail.com

www.NederlandAreaSeniors.org

www.Meetup.com/Mountain-MidLife-Social-Group

303-258-0799