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Volume 50, Issue 2
Golden West Times
February 2015
Time To Share the Love...
The Super Bowl and Souper Bowl of Caring: Although the Denver Broncos didn’t
make it to the Super Bowl, it should be a very good game. On Sunday, February 1st,
the Seattle Seahawks will play the New England Patriots. Kick off is at 4:30 pm on
NBC. There will not be an official party, but anyone wishing to watch the game on the TV in the
Aspen Room are welcome. We will also once again participate in the Souper Bowl of Caring
fundraiser. This is held to bring awareness and dollars to those who are hungry in our community. Large soup pots will be outside the dining room before and after the meal on January 31st
and February 1st to collect your donation.
National Wear Red Day: February 6th is National Wear Red Day and is designed to
bring attention to heart disease. It’s also time to examine your own life and decide what
you can do to prevent heart disease; exercise, stress management, laugh, eat better.
Vote for Your Valentine King and Queen: Do you know of someone who goes out of
their way to be nice, kind and considerate? Someone who does the unexpected for no
reason? We want you to vote for 1 man and 1 woman so that we can celebrate who
they are! A ballot box will be located on the table outside the dining room. The winners will be
announced at our Valentine Celebration, Friday, February 13th, 2:30 pm ASP
Wedding Picture Display: For February, we would like to display a photo of you and
your spouse for our display cabinet on 2nd floor. Please no pictures larger than 8 x 11.
You pictures will be locked up to assure their well being. Turn pictures in to Jill by
Thursday, February 5th through the front desk. Make sure to mark your name on the back
Upcoming Talent Show and Spelling Challenge: The talent show is back and we
are looking for aspiring singers, dancers, jugglers, story tellers and jokesters! This
year’s show will be Friday, April 17th, at 7:30 pm in our dining room. Also, due to
the popularity of the spelling challenge, we decided to do it monthly! For February, it will be held
Wednesday, February 25th, at 2:30 pm in the Aspen Room. Come watch or participate!
The mission of Golden West is to provide affordable quality housing and
services in an environment which is supportive of its residents and the Boulder Community.
That’s Entertainment
Visit Peru Through
Sammy’s Eyes
We are fortunate to have
Sammy Bruning as part of
our dining room staff.
Sammy just returned from a
amazing 3 week family adventure to Peru and
she would like to share her trip and what she
learned with all of you. Join her as she takes
you to Machu Picchu, in the heart of the Andes Mountains, and other Inca sites, the Amazon and Lima. You will hear about the many
cultural and food differences as well as see
artifacts and beautiful pictures.
Friday, February 6th, 2:30 pm ASP
Entertainer Josh Brookstein
Bringing his guitar and his enthusiastic personality, Josh will be back
in February to play your favorites,
from then and now. Due to the increasing number of people coming
to hear him, we will be holding this in the dining room. Saturday, Feb. 7th, 4:00 p.m. DR
Jazz with Joe
Joe Diamo has a long history of making music
all around the Denver/Boulder area. His jazz
interpretations and smooth style on the piano
make for an enjoyable afternoon. Be sure
and come early for this popular program!
Friday, February 20th, 2:30 pm ASP
Travel to Thailand
GW resident, Rachel Gonzalez,
had the opportunity to travel to
Thailand this past year. Thailand’s name means “Land of the
Free” and is the only country in
Southeast Asia that was never colonized.
Rachel will share her experiences of culture,
food, and people. Fri., Feb. 27th, 2:30 pm ASP
Parlando School for the Arts Presents:
As of press time, I did not hear back to confirm this concert. Please watch for announcements and flyers about this concert!
Saturday, February 28th, 4:30 pm ASP
More Events Page 4, 7 & 8
Regular Monthly Events
Artist Reception:
For February, Gay Curran, her nephew Var Mullen, and
Var’s grandkids Sydney and Dalton will display their
beautiful mixed media. Punch and cookies will be
provided. Sunday, February 8th, 3:00 pm DR
Monthly Birthday Celebration:
Our birthday celebration will be Tues.,
February 3rd at 2:30 in the DR. Come
celebrate your February birthday or share
with those who do.
Andrea’s Answers:
For February, Claire Hunter of the Boulder
DA’s office, will discuss scams and fraud
targeting seniors. Don’t miss this important
information.
Tues., February 10th, at 2:30 pm DR.
Storyteller Night:
Jill Talbot, our monthly storyteller, is taking the next two
months off. Watch for her program in the spring.
Monthly Pot Luck:
Come share your favorite dish with
others at this monthly event! It is a good
way to connect with other GW residents.
Please bring a dish to feed 6-8. Only
those who bring a dish may attend. Sign up in the trip
book is needed to provide sufficient beverages for all.
Cost is $1 due to Glo Keller the night of the pot luck.
Sat., February 28th, 5:00 pm DR
Happy Hour:
For February, we will have a Valentine’s Day
Celebration!
Friday, February 13th, 2:30 pm ASP
In House Movies:
Movies are shown each Thursday evening at 6:30 pm in
the Aspen Room (11th floor, Central Tower) or on
Channel 14 in your room in the Towers.
Saturday TV Classics: Every Saturday at 1:00 pm on
Channel 14. To give movie suggestions, call Jill #1883.
Worship Opportunities:
Each Sunday: Hymn Sing at 8:30 am ASP
Sunday worship at 9:00 am ASP
Catholic Communion at 9:30 am 5MZ
Each Wed.: Catholic Mass on 1st & 3rd at 2:00 pm 2MZ
Catholic Communion on 2nd & 4th 2:00 pm 2MZ
3rd Wed.: Lutheran Church Service, 10:45 am ASP
Each Friday: Bible Study, 7:00 pm ASP
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Trips and Outings
Please Remember! Payments for trips must be
made by the deadline listed to reserve a bus or
tickets for the event. If you need to cancel, do so
by the deadline or you will be charged for the
event. In the event of health related circumstances, a full refund will be given. Thank you
for your understanding.
If departure times are not listed, please watch for
postings in the elevator, the white board, and in
the announcement book by the front desk. Be in
the lobby 15 minutes prior to departure.
Our trip to Dazzle Jazz Club on Thurs., Feb. 26th
is full but taking names for our waiting list only.
Out to Lunch: Golden Lotus
A Boulder staple for many years, this Chinese restaurant will help us celebrate the
Chinese New Year - The Year of the Goat.
Come enjoy your favorite dishes, soups
and appetizers!
Date: Thursday, Feb. 19th Cost: $7 Includes
transportation & escort. Lunch on your own.
Departure: 11:15 am
Difficulty: Easy Deadline: Mon. Feb. 16th
“Weltklassik-Bolero!” with
Leon Gurvitch
Leon Gurvitch is a pianist, composer and
author of more than 300 compositions and arrangements. Leon composed the soundtrack to a film by
the Oscar-winning Hollywood producer Menahem
Golan. His program explores new facets of Baroque,
Romanticism, Impressionism, and Jazz. Works of
varied composers including Gershwin, Satie, Handel,
Bach, and Brahms will be presented.
Date: Friday, Feb. 20th at Mt. View Methodist Church
Cost: $16.50 includes transportation, ticket & escort
Departure: 6:30 pm Difficulty: Easy
Deadline: Wednesday, Feb. 18th
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Colcannon!
Enjoy authentic and joyous Irish music with this very
popular Irish group. Colcannon plays with panache,
warmth and wit. Formed in 1984 right here in Boulder, this band has won many awards and has a loyal
following playing traditional Celtic music. This concert will be held at the Lone Tree Arts Center in Lone
Tree Colorado. Date: Wed., March 11th
Cost: $29 for transportation, concert, & Escort
Departure: TBA
Difficulty: Medium
Deadline: Tues., Feb. 17th
Wellness Services
Acupuncture: Offered on Monday’s &
Wednesdays. Call Andrea for a FREE appointment at #1876.
Foot Reflexology: Reilly, our reflexologist,
has decided to retire her business at Golden West.
Hearing Aid Clinic: Tammy Fredrickson and interns
from C.U. will be here on Wednesday, Feb. 11th in the
WR (Room #208) from 1:30-3:00 pm to clean and adjust your hearing aids. Appointment times available at
the front desk.
Foot Care Clinic: RNs Lynda Pinkerton & Lynette
Marshall provide foot care that includes a foot
soak, trim and filing of nails, care of corns and
calluses, and consultations. Cost is now $35
per 1/2 hour appointment. Available 1st & 3rd
Tuesdays & 2nd & 4th Thursdays, 9:15-3:30
p.m. in 208 Central. Call Peggy at #1597 to
schedule an appointment.
VNA/Kaiser Foot Care: Kaiser patients can receive
FREE foot care in 208 Central on Tuesday Feb. 10th &
24th from 9-1:30 p.m. Non-Kaiser patients welcome
for $30 due day of appt. Please leave a message at
(303)698-6496 to make an appointment.
Massage: with Diane Anderson ($50/hour on Wednesdays) Call (303) 520-8320 to schedule.
Low Vision Group: This group is an invaluable resource for those with vision loss. The
February meeting will be Mon., February 23rd at 10:00 COT
Grillo Health Information Clinic:
Health related questions taken by Jill to pass on to the
clinic. Answers will be researched.
Eyeglass Adjustments: Michael, from Dr. Postma’s
office, will be here on Mon., Feb. 23rd, in the WR (#208)
from 9-10. Sign up in the trip book.
Walker/Wheelchair Repair: Call CareConnect fix-it program at 303-443-1933
X413 to schedule an appointment. Repairs done in your apartment.
Dermatology Clinic: On-Site Dermatology will be here on the first Wednesday
each month (Feb. 4th) from 1:00-4:00 pm in
the Wellness Room #208. For appointments,
sign up in the back of the trip book.
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More Trips & GW Offerings...
Boulder Dinner Theater Presents: “Forever Plaid”
This deliciously goofy revue centers on four young, eager male singers on their
way to their first big concert. Miraculously revived after a car crash, they have
a posthumous chance to fulfill their dreams. If you ever sang along with The Four Aces, The Four
Lads, The Four Freshman or The Crew Cuts, you will love the music to this fun, lighthearted show.
Songs include: “Three Coins in the Fountain,” “Crazy ‘Bout Ya Baby,” and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing.” This show will put a smile on your face! Date: Wednesday, March 25th
Cost: $40.50 includes choice of entrée, beverage, gratuity, musical, transportation and escort.
Departure: 4:45 pm for FT/ 5:00 Towers Difficulty: Medium Deadline: Friday, March 6th
Think Tank Brain Games
Are you looking for something to stimulate your brain? Do you enjoy
games and puzzles? Then this is the program for you! We will challenge
your brain with fun activities so that you can keep the brain firing as long as
possible! Join us two times a month on the 2nd and 4th Monday
(February 9th & 23rd) at 1:30 pm in the Cottonwood Room.
FREE Meditation Every Thursday!
Did you know that meditation and your memory are linked? Research proves that meditation
changes the physical structure of the brain in remarkable, positive ways-including improving attention and memory. Naropa instructor, Lloyd Roller, will show you the many benefits of meditation
EVERY Thursday at 10:00 am in the Wildflower Room at Flatirons Terrace. All are welcome.
New Art Class & Open House Being Offered
Ever wanted to try your hand at jewelry making? Dana Hayes, our very affordable art instructor will be here on February 11th to introduce you to this fun and
wearable craft! If you have wondered what types of things Dana covers in her
other classes, come to an open house on Wednesday, February 4th. You can get all your
questions answered and feel good about getting started. Cost for this very affordable instruction is $5 per person/per session. The open house is FREE. All abilities are welcome at
1:30 pm in the Aspen Room. Open House: Wed. Feb. 4th. Classes: Jewelry Making on
Wed. Feb. 11th & Painting on Feb. 18th & 25th.
Resident Council Elections
Elections for new Resident Council officers will be coming up at
the March council meeting. A
nominating committee has been
selected to put together a slate of
potential candidates. If you are interested in
running for President, Vice President, or Secretary, please contact one of the committee
members no later than February 16th, 2015.
The nominating committee members are:
Sarah Massameno #1642
Ezra Larsen #1685
John Miller (please see in person)
Disposing of Electronics
As of January 1st, 2015, Golden West is no
longer able to dispose of electronics such as
T.V.’s, computers, stereos, and microwaves.
Maintenance suggests that you contact Ecocycle’s Center for Hard to Recycle Materials or
CHARM. They do charge a fee for
some items. They are located at
6400 Arapahoe Ave here in Boulder. Or call 303-444-6634 or go
online at www.ecocycle.org/charm.
Best Buy will also accept many
electronic devices free of charge.
You can contact Best Buy at 303-938-2889 or
Bestbuy.com.
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MBF Coffee, Tea, Biscotti Open House
Now that we're all getting settled into the new year,
we're having an Open House from 9:00 am to
11:00 am Tuesday, February 10th. This is a great
opportunity to come by, have some
food and drinks, and learn about
our services. We are located on
the first floor next to the beauty
shop. If you have any questions,
please contact us at Ext. 1591.
Housing Choice Lottery to Begin
Housing Choice (formerly section 8) will begin their lottery process
to determine who receives a Housing
Choice Voucher. The lottery will be
open from Wednesday, February 11th - Friday,
February 13th.
Applications need to be done on line at
www.boulderhousing.org or you can sign up with
Andrea for help filling out the application. A sign
up sheet will be posted on Andrea’s door located
on the first floor across from the mail boxes for
people to set up an appointment.
Cornerstone residents who do not currently
have Section 8 MUST apply. Failure to do so will
result in your Cornerstone status being forfeited.
Questions? Call Andrea at #1876.
Curio Cabinet for February
Thanks to Barb Cooper and Linda Holbrook
for displaying their collection of Elvis
Presley memorabilia. For February, we are
celebrating Valentine’s Day with photos of brides and
grooms from Golden West. If you would like to share
your collection, please call Jill at #1883.
FREE Tax Help Available!
AARP volunteers will be coming to Golden West to help
prepare your tax forms on Monday, Feb. 23rd and Friday, March 20th from 8:30-12:00 in the
Aspen Room. Please bring your prior year
return, all tax documents, IRS or state correspondence and your ID. Appointment
necessary by signing up at the front desk.
Welcome New Residents & Staff
Frederica Phelps
Fernando Badrena
Geil Braun
Brian Hajosch
Kita Wickenden
Kevin Crumpler
Lydia Taylor
Apt.#432
Apt.#524
Apt.#528
Towers Wait Staff
Towers Wait Staff
FT Dishwasher
Receptionist
Move Outs
Mary Sorgel
Nancy DeLuisi
Barbara Perrault
Dee Dee North
Leo Clark
Mayra Robles
Patrick Nelson
Rudy Chavez
Devin Witherow
Dylan Balcome
Apt.#238
Apt.#325
Apt.#526
Apt.#537
Staff Farewells
Towers Wait Staff
Towers Wait Staff
Caregiver
FT Prep Cook
FT Dishwasher
Towers Prep Cook
In House Moves
Doris Bjornson
From Apt.#623 to #1417
Deepest Sympathy to the Family & Friends of:
Terry Rice, Al Nelson,
Jean Micklo, Alma Dawson &
Danny Ramos
Resident Meetings
Program Committee: Mon., Feb. 9th, 10:30 am COT
Towers Food Committee: Mon. Feb. 2nd, 2:00 pm COT
MZ Food Committee: Mon. Feb. 23rd, 1:30 pm 5MZ
Welcome Committee: Mon. Feb. 16th, 1:30 pm COT
Resident Council: Tues., Feb. 17th, 2:00 pm DR
Floor Representatives: Tues. April 28th, 2:30 pm DR
Worship Committee: Wed. Feb. 4th, 1:00 pm SPR
Resident Council Brd: Thurs. Feb. 5th, 9:30 am COT
MZ Resident Council: Friday, Feb. 20th, 9:30 am 5MZ
Foot Care/Groceries Looking for Volunteers
Looking for a volunteer opportunity a few hours a
week? Peggy Schmatz will teach you. Call #1597
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Pettie Mallon
Mildred Nienaber
Mary DeMartini
Doris Ternes
Vi Chapman
Betty Jourdan
Debra Stein
Fiddle Beitler
Donna Sparks
Jocelyn Pyle
Shirley Scott
Carol Stanwood
Susan Purcell
Michael Blakemore
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Glenn Oliver
Elizabeth Mekkelson
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Antonina Tatarchuk-MZ Resident Care Mgr.
Gabrielle Mesnard-MZ Caregiver
Danny Mardick-Maintenance Mgr.
Jill Moore-Director of Resident Programs
Kristin Kleinman-FT Wait Staff
The following residents help the Director of Resident Programs
write and edit the Golden West Times :
Priscilla Gifford, Peggy Kirkpatrick, Cheri Aasmundstad,
Susan Fernie, Carol Stanwood, & Joan Roman. Thank You!
Golden West
1055 Adams Circle Boulder, CO 80303-1820
Golden West Policy and Procedure Updates
Emergency Response: Golden West is a non-medical community and we do not have
nurses or doctors on duty and cannot provide any emergency medical assistance. We
cannot take your blood pressure, temperature or any other vital signs.
However, we do have staff on duty 24 hours a day that are available to help you contact emergency medical personnel if needed. If you are feeling ill and need immediate assistance, you
may dial 0 on the phone in your apartment, or pull your pull cord, and the staff on duty will respond and help
you get assistance. You may also call 911 directly. If you call 911 from your apartment phone, a 911 alert
will show on the reception desk phone and the staff on duty will then try and contact you to see if you want
our assistance. We do recommend that you notify staff as to the issue and then we will help make sure that
emergency personnel can get into the building and your apartment, if needed, and we can provide a copy of
the emergency information form we have on file for you. If staff cannot reach the resident by phone, staff will
go to the apartment to see if our assistance is needed.
You may also have an emergency alert pendant (such as Lifeline) that can be worn at all times and pressed if
you need emergency assistance and cannot reach a pull cord or telephone. You may list Golden West as the
first contact and if you do, the emergency pendant company will notify Golden West when your pendant is
pressed and staff will respond to your apartment. If you list family or friends as the emergency contact,
Golden West staff will not be aware of the emergency unless the Fire Department or Ambulance contacts
staff for assistance to enter the building and/or apartment.
It is Golden West’s policy to notify a resident’s emergency contacts after any incident or when we have concerns regarding a resident’s well-being or if there are lease violations. It is also our policy to contact 911 if
staff feels the situation is a life or limb threatening situation. Individuals can always refuse the assistance of
the paramedics and/or transport to the hospital.
If you do have an emergency and are transported to the hospital, you will be added to our Out of Building
Log. This log is checked prior to completing daily wellness checks and if someone is listed as out of the
building, they will not be checked on. Please notify the reception desk when you return from being out
of the building so that you will be included in the daily wellness check.
Pet Policy: Please remember that all pet owners are expected to pick up after their
pet. It is the pet owner’s responsibility to be prepared when they take their dog out and
have a bag to pick up the waste. We do try and keep bags out in the garden area, but
it is ultimately the pet owner’s responsibility to be prepared and to clean up after their
pet.
Pets are not allowed on the furnishings in public areas and cannot be brought to any
events or activities in which Dining Services are providing refreshments as per Health Department regulations. Only service animals may be brought into the dining rooms.
Pets are expected to be well-behaved and should not be making noise that disturbs others or acting aggressively towards other pets. Pet owners are expected to remain with their pet, keep the pet on a short lease
and under control at all times when outside the apartment. Pets may not be tied up to furniture and left alone
while the owner goes elsewhere in the building. Please leave your pet in the apartment if you are going into
areas where the pet cannot accompany you, such as the dining room.
All of the above are part of the pet policy and violation of the pet policy is considered a lease violation. For questions regarding G.W. policies and procedures, contact Donna Ruske at #1880.
Guest Meal Tickets on Weekends: What do you do on weekends when you
want to purchase a guest meal ticket and the desk is closed? Now, you can get a
guest meal ticket in the pantry, but be aware, that the only way the pantry can
do this is by charging it on your monthly rent statement. The resident must
be in attendance to sign for this charge. Guests, family members, caregivers, etc
cannot purchase a ticket and ask for it to be charged to a resident’s account.
Get to Know Your Neighbors
Barbara Lloyd: Barbara Lloyd lived in the Towers before returning recently to Golden West’s Mezzanine. Barbara has five grand-daughters and six children: four sons, two in Colorado, one in Kansas City, one in Portland; and two daughters, one in Denver, one in Virginia Beach.
Barbara says with deserved pride, “Raising my children was my major accomplishment.” She was a single Mom after the birth of her youngest, and
she recounts fighting in her divorce settlement to keep their family home and
provide that security for her kids. Even though her income was limited because she insisted on being with her children until her youngest was in
school, she enjoyed making memories of having fun and planning special
holidays and short trips.
Barbara joined the Navy after high-school and remembers the Navy as “a good time” that “just suited
me.” She trained pilots to fly, using only instruments, as a training devices instructor, and she also
enjoyed travelling as part of the “drill team.” Barbara married a Navy man, but after the birth of her
first son, she had to resign according to the customs at that time.
When Barbara returned to the workforce in 1977, she was in Employee Benefits at Rocky Flats until
its closing. One of her tasks was visiting families after a death. Although this work could be difficult,
Barbara says she “always felt like I was helping people.” Barbara describes herself as enjoying people; her family and varied work life seem to bear this out!
Thursday Movie Schedule for February
Saturday Movie Schedule for February
Feb.5th: “Milagro Bean Field War” R Drama Robert
Redford directs this comedy/drama pitting the little guy
against big development in New Mexico.
Feb. 7th: “Belle” PG Period Drama
Set in 1761, it is the story of a biracial girl
born to a British admiral and African
woman.
Feb. 12th: “Hello Dolly” G Musical
Starring Barbara Streisand
Feb. 19th: “Maleficent” PG Fantasy
Starring Angelina Jolie, this is a modern adaptation of
the classic “Sleeping Beauty.”
Feb. 26th: “The Secret Life of Walter MItty” PG
Comedy/Adventure starring Ben Stiller and Kristen
Wiig. Walter MItty daydreams to escape his humdrum
life when a real life adventure takes over.
Would you like the church service
to stay at Golden West? In the
last 6 months church attendance
has declined to the point where
we are considering discontinuing
the service! If numbers do
not go up, March will be the
last month for the service!
Feb. 14th: “The Lunchbox” PG
Romantic Drama
Young housewife & lonely widower begin
unlikely correspondence when lunch box
service makes mistake.
Feb. 21st: “Yours, Mine & Ours” G
Stars Lucille Ball & Henry Fonda merging
two families with 18 children.
Feb. 28th: “Spencer’s Mountain” G
Starring Henry Fonda & Maureen O’Hara.
Story of hard working/drinking Clay
Spencer providing for his large frontier
brood.