Posted on: June 4th, 2018

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

Date	Entrée	Vegetable	Carbohydrate	Salad	Fruit
6/4/18	Herbed Fish	Vegetable Quinoa Pilaf	WW Roll		Orange
6/6/18	Bacon Bow Tie Pasta			Greek Salad	Strawberry
6/10/18	French Toast & Bacon	Scrambled Kale and Veggies			Raspberry Melon
6/11/18	Beef Stroganoff	California Mixed Vegetables		Mixed Greens Salad	Apple/Blackberry
6/13/18	White Bean Chicken Chili			Garden Salad	Grapes and Nuts
6/18/18	Baked Potato w Broccoli/Cheese	Pinto Beans	Corn Bread		Banana
6/20/18	Salmon Cakes	Corn on the Cob	Croissant	Arugala	Strawberry Rhubarb Sorbet
6/22/18	Grilled Chicken Fajitas	Salsa Verde	Slow Cooked Pinto Beans	Shredded Lettuce/Tomato	Tropical Fruit Sorbet
6/25/18	Chef Salad		WW Roll		Watermelon
6/27/18	French Dip Sandwich	Navy Bean Soup		Mixed Greens Salad	Plums

 

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