Posted on: May 15th, 2019

Mountain Peak Life Friends:

Last call for our Hawaii Dinner this Friday!  First 50 to arrive will receive a lei! (OK, it’s not “real” flowers, but…) 

Art at the Center Playtime and Reception is this Thursday and Five Points Jazz is this Saturday!

See notes below…

THU, 5/16, Art at the Center Playtime & Opening Reception

Art at the Center, the Nederland Community Center art show, adds a special attraction at the opening night reception for the spring show. 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, May 16, 4:30pm-7:00pm. A $5 requested donation at the door includes two free beverages.

FRI, 5/17  Featured Event!   Social Dinner & Hawaii

Enjoy a luau menu, Hawaiian dancers, and wear your favorite island garb as we share stories of our own travel adventures or plan new ones together over a social dinner. Rolf Dale of Rolf’s Travel Adventures, who arranges group trips and outings, presents his services. Join us Friday, May 17, to enjoy fine dining at affordable prices with friends old and new – menu at the end of this newsletter. 5:00pm doors open for social, 5:30pm meal served. Please RSVP via email, Meetup, or phone 303-258-0799.

SAT, 5/18, New Listing!  Five Points Jazz Festival

Each year we run into several of our Mountain Peak Life friends at the Five Points Jazz Festival in Denver with tons of great free dancing and live music on multiple stages. This year, we would love to run into more of you! If you plan to attend and would like to meet up with some of us there, leave a message at 303-258-0799 with your name, cell phone number, and estimated times you will be there for on-site contact. More info on the event is available at:

http://www.artsandvenuesdenver.com/events-programs/five-points-jazz-festival/five-points-jazz-festival-rules

WED, 5/22, Caregiving Symposium – not just for Caregivers!

Panel discussions, lecture presentations, workshops, and resource fair (over 80 service providers) are available at this free educational event for families and friends of older adults hosted by our Boulder County Area Agency on Aging Wednesday, May 22, at the JCC (Jewish Community Center), 6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder. Information is especially helpful for those currently caring for an older loved one or expecting to in the future. Invest just half a day at the morning session (8:30am -12:15pm) OR afternoon session (12:30pm – 4:15pm), as the workshop topics are nearly the same at both. See the full schedule and register at https://2019caregivingsymposium.eventbrite.com or 303-441-1685 by May 12.

FRI, 5/24  The Gael at Salto

For those unable to attend their Third Thursday standing gig at Very Nice Brewing Company, the popular group of Mountain Peak Life musicians The Gael performs their mix of Irish and popular fare at Salto, 112 E Second Street, Nederland, on the outdoor patio Friday, May 24, 6:00pm-8:00pm. The performance is free, but please remember that musicians tips and patron support of the local restaurateur are appreciated.

MON & WED, 6/3 & 5  Urgent Notice!  Lunch Location Change

Due to roof repairs at the Nederland Community Center, our lunches will be served off site at the Nederland Community Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (back door of the “little brown church with the bell”) at

210 N Jefferson Street (one building west of the Mining Museum, just west of the traffic circle) on Monday and Wednesday, June 3 and 5, at Noon. Please note this nostalgic location, taking us back to our lunch home of a decade ago.

THU, 6/6  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. The next class is Thursday, June 6, 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

SAT, 6/15  Wine Tasters (and other Beverages) Potluck

This social event hosted in a private home is an appetizer potluck social, including whatever beverages guests wish to share (non-alcoholic items are welcome). We provide the host’s address to those who sign up at Meetup, by email or phone. Our next gathering is Saturday, June 15, 6:30pm, a few miles from downtown Nederland. Please let us know if you would like to host such an event.

Serene Karplus, Director

Nederland Area Seniors

NederlandAreaSeniors@nullgmail.com

www.NederlandAreaSeniors.org

303-258-0799 Office Message Line

P O Box 188

Nederland CO 80466