ANNOUNCEMENTS
ONGOING
The Lakewood Arts Council is seeking entries for a new exhibit called “Cool Colors.” Colorado artists are invited to submit up to four two- or three- dimensional works done in any medium using purples, blues or greens as the dominant color. The exhibit will be displayed at the South Union Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood from Sept. 29 through Nov. 1. Registration deadline is Sept. 23. For entry brochures and information, call 303-980-0625 or visit the Web site www.lakewoodartscouncil.org.
The search is on for Mrs. Lakewood 2009. Interested applicants must live or work in the Lakewood area, must be married during the time of competition, a resident of the state for at least six months, a U.S. citizen and be at least 18 years old. There is no performing talent. Interested applicants are invited to find out more about the competition at www.mrscolorado.com or can request and receive free entry information by contacting Emily at the Mrs. Colorado office 303- 593-1199.
Head Start, a free Pre-school, is enrolling children now for the 2008-2009 year in Jefferson County. We have several locations. For more information, call 303-271-7689.
EVENTS
THROUGH OCT. 31
The Lakewood Cultural Center presents its fifth annual Dia de los Muertos celebration, including three art exhibits. This year’s theme for the all-media juried exhibition is Dancing with the Dead. All three shows, including an intimate view of traditions and customs related to the Day of the Dead celebrations and a pottery exhibit featuring cremation urns will run from September 15 to October 31, 2008 at the Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Parkway, and the Lakewood Civic Center South Building, 480 S. Allison Parkway. The public is invited to the join the festivities at a reception Wednesday, Oct 28 from 5 to 7p.m. at the Lakewood Cultural Center. Call 303-987-7876 for more information.
THROUGH DEC. 15
“China: The Other Side,” a photo exhibit of images by photographer Cheryl Opperman (Littleton) will be open for public viewing in the Clifton Fowler Library at CCU’s main campus in Lakewood. A meet-the-artist reception will take place at the library Friday, August 22, 7 p.m., and a slideshow will be presented in CCU’s Music Center Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 7 p.m. For daily library hours call 303-963-3250 or visit www.ccu.edu/library.
OCT. 30
Native Americans and the National Parks will be at The Laboratory of Art and Ideas at Belmar, located at 404 S. Upham Street in Lakewood. America’s national parks are home to sacred land that plays an important role in Native American spiritualism. Lloyd Burton, author of Worship and Wilderness and professor in the School of Public Affairs at University of Colorado Denver, will lead a discussion of how culture, spirituality and law intersect to affect the management of public lands in the United States. A reception is at 6 p.m. and the program runs 6:30 to 8 p.m. Admission is $10 for non-members ($5 for members), Students free. Purchase your tickets online at belmarlab.org.
LIBRARY
OCT. 24 THROUGH 26
The Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library’s annual Whale of a Used Book Sale is coming. More than 95,000 books, CDs, DVDs, audiotapes and other deals will be available to the public. The sale will be at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds on Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. As one of Colorado’s largest sales of print, audio and video materials, the Whale of a Used Book Sale features a tremendous selection at bargain prices. Sunday is “Bag Day” where $5 buys as many items as will fit into a bag—provided by the Library. Proceeds from the book sale support Jefferson County Public Library literacy programs.
OCT. 28
Lakewood Tuesday Afternoon Book Group will read “People of the Book” by Geraldine Brooks at 1 p.m. at Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave. 303-235-5275
NOV. 6
Owners of Natural Interiors in Wheat Ridge will talk about what to look for in natural products and how to find them during “Going Green: Green Products for Your Home.” The lecture starts at 7 p.m. at the Lakewood Library, 10200 W. 20th Ave. 303-235-5275
ONGOING
Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Pkwy., hosts Write Club 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday. Kids who like to write will have fun when they join the Write Club. The free club is open to children in grades three through seven. Children need only bring a notebook, pen or pencil and their imagination. 303-235-5275
Need to make room for more books on your shelves? Now’s the time to donate your gently used books, audio books, videos, DVDs and CDs to Jefferson County Public Library. Bring your donations to any of our 10 library locations.
ALUMNI SOUGHT
St. Bernadette School in Lakewood is searching for alumni who want to receive information about alumni happenings and special events. If you attended St. Bernadette School or know someone who did, contact the school to make sure they have your most current contact information. 303-237-0401
RELIGION
OCT. 26
The Lutheran Chorale presents “Reformation – God’s Grace in Action” at 3 p.m. at Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 7100 W. Mississippi Ave., Lakewood. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Call 303-366-1827 for more information or visit http://www.thelutheranchorale.org.
NOV. 1
A free concert will be at Lakewood Church of Christ, 455 S. Youngfield Court, Lakewood at 6:30 p.m. For 40 years The Continentals (www.continentalsingers.org) have been sharing the Gospel of Christ through music, choreography and testimony to people all over the world. Contact Terry Yarbough at 303-988-1024 for more information.
ONGOING
An introductory Buddhist philosophy and meditation class is offered from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sundays at 14194 W. Amherst Ave. All ages and faiths are welcome. No prior experience with Buddhism is necessary. Call Dave or Tracy. 303-665-2393 or summitdharmacenter.org
VOLUNTEERS
ONGOING
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties is recruiting volunteers for the September 2008 training class. Volunteers are appointed by a judge to cases of child abuse and neglect to represent the best interests of the children involved. Volunteers must be over 21. For more information, call or visit the Web site at 303-271-6535 or www.casajeffcogilpin.com.
Hospice volunteers are needed to be a friendly visitor, provide respite care, assist in the office or provide bereavement visits. Volunteers are specifically needed who are willing to serve in Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Arvada or surrounding communities. Care is provided in private homes and skilled nursing facilities. Twenty hour training program is free. Meals, snacks and drinks provided. Call April Green at Heartland Hospice for more information. 303-439-4908
Denver Regional Council of Government’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is recruiting volunteers who would like to make a difference in the lives of older adults living in assisted living facilities and nursing homes. The next series of training sessions will be three consecutive Thursdays; Oct. 2, 9, and 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once trained, volunteers are asked to spend just a few hours a week in this important and life-changing program. For more information or to request a volunteer application, contact Nancy Ferrier at 303-480-5638, or e-mail Nferrier@drcog.org.
Colorado Greyhound Adoption needs foster and adoption homes for former racing greyhounds. In the temporary foster program, CGA matches a greyhound to an individual or family and pays for food and vet expenses. Permanent adoption homes are always needed as well. 303-544-1333 or www.coloradogreyhoundadoption.org
Bessie’s Hope Family and Elders program seeks volunteers to visit with Lakewood nursing home residents who have no family visitation. Training and orientation is provided. Visiting at least twice a month is required. 303-830-9035 or www.bessieshope.org
Lakewood on Parade is looking for people who are interested in community service and want to help bring this event to the citizens of Lakewood. Volunteers have a choice of participating on several different committees. Call Randy. 303-237-7717
Colorado Ushers is looking for volunteers to help support theaters and concert halls throughout the Denver area. 303-282-8885 or www.coloradoushers.org
The National Alliance for Mental Health in Colorado needs ongoing support for severely mentally ill clients in the Lakewood area. There is an ongoing wish list, which includes new twin-size sheets, comforters, towels, blankets, clothes hampers, drinking glasses, coffee mugs, kitchen utensils and cookware, DVD players, basketballs, footballs, art supplies, badminton sets, gift certificates for haircuts and gift cards to Target or Wal-Mart. 303-232-8047
The Christian Action Guild needs help sorting donations, answering phones and working in the thrift store. 303-278-4041
Volunteers are needed to help sort donated books at the Lakewood Library. 303-275-2240
Lookout Mountain Nature Center, part of Jefferson County Open Space, is accepting applications for volunteer naturalists. 303-526-0212
The Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), the non-profit provider of home care, hospice and wellness services throughout Colorado, is looking for individuals interested in becoming a volunteer with VNA’s Senior Wellness Clinics. Each month the VNA conducts more than 80 clinics providing foot care and basic health assessments to seniors across the Denver-metro area. Volunteers assist clinic nurses by serving as a receptionist, assisting with client paperwork and scheduling appointments. Currently, the VNA has several Senior Wellness Clinics that have a need for volunteers. Clinics are located at churches, community and senior centers and senior residential facilities. The clinics are usually held once a month for four to six hours and volunteers are assigned to clinics that are convenient for them. For additional information about volunteering at a Senior Wellness Clinic, contact Nora Simmons Daly, volunteer resources manager, 303-698-6387 or e-mail VNAvolunteers@vnacolorado.org.
Victim Advocate Volunteers are needed by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to help assist victims of crime and trauma with crisis intervention, referrals and support. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old, pass background and polygraph investigation, have reliable transportation, be able to cope with emotional and stressful situations and be on call by pager three consecutive days a month. Training is provided. 720-377-2003
Jeffco Action Center, a nonprofit emergency services agency, needs volunteers for its food bank and emergency services. 303-237-7704
Hospice volunteers are needed. 303-926-1001
The Seniors Resource Center seeks volunteers. 303-235-6941 or www.srcaging.org
Volunteers are needed to provide child care during foster parent training sessions from 5:45 to 9:15 p.m. Tuesdays in the Jeffco Human Services Building, 900 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden. 303-271-4689 or vevangel@jeffco.us
Jefferson County Human Services has volunteer opportunities for children, youth and families, including child care and child protection administrative support positions. 303-271-4689 or vevangel@jeffco.us
The visitor center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Golden seeks volunteers. 303-384-6566
Total Long-term Care seeks participant escorts to help elderly residents get around the center during the day. The organization’s goal is to help the elderly live safely by providing comprehensive health care and support services. 303-996-0444, bwarner@totallongtermcare.org or www.totallongtermcare.org
The Senior Resource Center needs volunteers for a new respite care program that offers support to family members who are caring for a chronically ill or frail older adult, by placing a trained volunteer in the home for a maximum of four hours, allowing the caregiver rest and personal time away. 303-235-6941 or www.srcaging.org
Volunteers are needed at the Friends of the Jefferson County Public Library gift and bookshop at the Belmar Library, 555 S. Allison Parkway. 720-962-4969
The Quilting Bee at Lakewood’s Heritage Center seeks quilt tops to finish. Volunteers meet every Monday afternoon. 303-987-7850
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver is building six new homes in Lakewood and seeks volunteers for one day or several days. No experience necessary. 303-534-2929
The Stroke Day Program at Easter Seals needs male and female volunteers in Lakewood to assist with exercise, pool therapy and discussion activities with stroke survivors. Call Donna Schroeder at 303-233-1666, ext. 246
Volunteers are needed at the Habitat for Humanity outlet store, 10625 West I-70 Frontage Road, just east of Medved Chevrolet in Wheat Ridge. Staff members will train and assist volunteers in processing and shelving donations, and as cashiers. Contact Alice Gobel at 303-996-5468 or alice@habitatmetrodenver.org
The First Judicial District Attorney’s Office is seeking volunteers to work with domestic violence offenders in the diversion program, which provides supervision and services for felony and misdemeanor offenders. 303-271-6961
Exempla Lutheran Hospice needs volunteers to provide support to patients and their families. 303-467-4974
The Horse Protection League needs volunteers Wednesday and Saturday mornings. 303-216-0141, ext. 1, or maryann@cohpl.org
Jefferson County Open Space is recruiting park patrollers, naturalists, raptor observers and more. 303-271-5922
Table Mountain Animal Center needs temporary foster homes for animals and other volunteer help at the shelter. 303-278-7575, ext.104
The American Red Cross Mile High Chapter and the Qwest Foundation need volunteers for Red Cross Disaster Response training, with wildfire season looming. 303-722-7474 or www.denver-redcross.org
Seniors 55 and older are needed for volunteer positions in nursing homes and to help tutor students of all ages. 303-235-6942 or 303-235-6947
The Denver Regional Council of Governments Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to provide companionship and support to people in nursing homes. All training is provided. Call or e-mail for more information. nferrier@drcog.org or 303-480-5638
The Senior Resource Center needs volunteer drivers to provide rides for seniors to grocery stores, hair salons, recreation centers and other destinations throughout the Denver metro area. Supplemental insurance and mileage reimbursement is available. 303-235-6941
Family Tree needs volunteers in all areas to help people overcome child abuse, domestic violence and homelessness. Training and orientation is provided. Contact Sean Wolfe. 303-422-2133 or swolfe@thefamilytree.org
Victim Outreach Information seeks volunteers to assure victims’ rights are upheld. 303-202-2196
The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program seeks seniors 55 and older to fill volunteer positions with nonprofit organizations all over Jefferson County. 303-235-6942
Transitions at Exempla Healthcare seeks volunteers for a community outreach program for people with life-threatening illnesses. 303-425-8000
Odyssey HealthCare, a hospice company, has volunteer opportunities in Jefferson County. 303-561-1955
The Jefferson County branch of the American Red Cross seeks volunteer drivers and people to help with disaster assistance. 303-237-7785
4-H in Jefferson County needs volunteers to help children with projects including home arts, photography, woodworking, computers, model rocketry, wildlife and entomology. 303-271-6620
Volunteer literacy tutors are sought to help children at Jefferson County libraries. 303-271-6387
HEALTH
NOV. 13 and 20
Do you have diabetes? High blood pressure? You could be at risk for kidney disease. Our mission is improving kidney health and awareness through community-based education. DaVita sponsors a class “Taking Control of Kidney disease – Living with Stage 3 and Early Stage 4 Chronic Kidney Disease.” The class is 5 to 7 p.m. at Lakewood Dialysis, 1750 Pierce St. Call 1-888-MyKidney (695-4363) to register and get directions.
ONGOING
Need Help With Prescription Costs? Located at St. Anthony Central Hospital, Health Passport Links has been working with people all over the state of Colorado to help them with their prescription costs. Not only does Health Passport Links work with prescription costs but also with Medicare Part D, Benefits CheckUp Colorado and Health Insurance Counseling for Seniors. For more information, call 303-629-4996.
Front Range Adventure Boot Camp offers dynamic, fun and results-oriented exercise classes 5:30 to 6:30 a.m. and 8 to 9 a.m. exclusively for women of all ages, sizes and fitness levels at Arvada United Methodist Church, 68th and Carr Streets, Arvada. Visit www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com or contact 720-231-5075.
Does someone you know struggle with alcohol problems? Free counseling is available through the Denver Area Central Committee of Alcoholics Anonymous Web site at www.daccaa.org or call the 24 hour hotline, 303-322-4440.
Free counseling for drugs or alcohol addiction is available through Narconon. 1-800-468-6933 or www.stopaddiction.com
Free breast and cervical cancer screenings are offered by Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains to women ages 40 to 64 with limited income or no health insurance. Funded by the Colorado Women’s Cancer Control Initiative, the screening includes clinical breast exams, pelvic exams and Pap tests. For those 50 and older, a screening mammogram is offered. For women 40 to 49, mammograms are provided if warranted. 1-800-230-PLAN or www.pprm.org
Collier Hospice Center at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center, 32nd Avenue and Lutheran Parkway in Wheat Ridge, offers free summer tours to patients and families, hospice providers, health care professionals and students to view the beautiful building and thoughtful amenities provided for end-of-life care. Tours take about 30 minutes. 303-403-7270, jonespj@exempla.org or www.exempla.org
An international travel clinic, run by the Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment, offers immunizations, prescriptions for malaria protection and health advice and information associated with traveling to specific areas throughout the world. The travel clinic is at 260 S. Kipling St. in Lakewood. Travelers should schedule appointments four to six weeks before a scheduled departure. 303-239-7020
The Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment helps find appropriate programs for children with special needs. The program is at the Lakewood office, 260 S. Kipling St. 303-239-7006
The Foothills Park and Recreation District offers full-body massages. 303-409-2102
Cancer screenings are available for women 40 and older through the Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment. Eligibility is based on financial qualification. For an appointment, call the Lakewood Clinic. 303-239-7078
Bonfils Blood Center provides blood and blood products to hospitals and health-care facilities throughout Colorado. Bonfils needs 4,350 people to donate blood every week to meet the needs of the community and be prepared for any unforeseen events. Anyone in good health, at least 17 years old and at least 110 pounds may donate blood every two months. Call first to make an appointment.
The Early and Periodic Screening and Diagnosis Program offers free checkups and treatment for children under age 21, and pregnant women of all ages at the human services building, 900 Jefferson County Parkway, Room 130, Golden. 303-271-4379
Family planning services are offered by the Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment. Free condoms are available on a walk-in basis. Parental consent is not required for minors. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale, and nobody is denied for inability to pay. For an appointment, call 303-239-7078 or 303-275-7500. No appointment is needed for the Lakewood clinic from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Fridays.
The Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment encourages families without child-health insurance to apply for Child Health Plan Plus. Applications are available at the Arvada, Conifer and Lakewood sites. Eligibility is based on financial qualification. 303-239-7120
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Colorado is sponsoring multiple family education courses designed for those with loved ones suffering with a mental illness. All courses are free. For locations, dates and times, call Cheri Bishop at 303-697-6808.
A free yoga class for Parkinson’s patients and their caregivers is offered every Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at Asana Studio, 16399 S. Golden Road. 303-437-6666 or www.asanastudio.com
Mother’s Morning Out meets at the Point Athletic Club, 533 Van Gordon St., at 11 a.m. Thursdays. Join them for beginner’s yoga and other activities. Cost is $20 and child care is available. 303-922-1341
A kids-only chiropractic clinic, Let The Children Speak, is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Jewel Chiropractic, 824 S. Queen Way, Lakewood. Initial visits are $40, and wellness visits $20. The clinic is offered every fourth Saturday. 303-922-1341 or iyesunamn@yahoo.com
The Jefferson County Board of Health conducts a public hearing on the third Tuesday of each month in Hearing Room 2 of the Jefferson County Administration and Courts Facility, 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden.
All Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment immunization clinics are available on an appointment-only basis. Children’s immunizations include DtaP, DT, Td, MMR, polio, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, Hib, chickenpox and pneumococcal vaccine. Adult immunizations include Td, pneumovax, MMR, hepatitis B, hepatitis A and chickenpox vaccine. TB skin tests are also available. Children’s vaccines are free, but there is an administrative fee of $15 per shot. Fees for adults vary depending on the vaccine. Children’s services will not be denied for an inability to pay. 303-232-6301.
Outpatient substance abuse treatments for adults and adolescents are offered at the Center for Renewal Inc., 165 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. 303-694-7430
Anonymous or confidential HIV counseling and testing is offered at the Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment for $25. A rapid test is now available, and clients can get results while they wait. Service will not be denied due to inability to pay. Testing is available by appointment only at the Arvada, Conifer and Lakewood clinics, or Thursdays in Lakewood from 4:30 to 7 p.m. 303-239-7036
Test your home with a simple radon test kit through the Jefferson County Department of Health and Environment for $7. Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless, odorless and radioactive gas, which can seep into homes from the soil. Its presence, at elevated levels, increases the potential for lung cancer. 303-271-5755
The Parkinson Association of the Rockies offers “Parkinson’s in Motion,” a physical therapy class, on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 to 11 a.m. at Firstchoice Healthcare Services, 1057 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Unit 20, Lakewood. Please contact Patty. 303-722-0857 or www.parkinsonrockies.org
SUPPORT GROUPS
ONGOING
Overeaters Anonymous will meet 8 to 9:15 a.m. every Saturday at Christ Baptist Church, 3000 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood. Contact Sheila at 303-980-1664 for more information.
Narconon is a nonprofit, public benefit organization dedicated to helping people get off drugs and live productive lives. It offers free counseling, assessments and free referrals to more than 11,000 centers nationwide. 800-468-6399 or www.stopaddiction.com
First Steps: Grief Support for the Newly Bereaved is a time-limited support group to help the newly bereaved take the first steps on their grief journey. The group meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the first three Wednesdays of each month at Collier Hospice Center, 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge. 303-403-7283
The Dragonfly Program, a seven-week grief support session for children ages 6 to 12, meets in Collier Hospice Center, 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge. Call for dates and registration. 303-467-4989
Circle of Support, a group for caregivers who are caring for a terminally or seriously ill person, meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. the first and third Tuesday of the month at Collier Hospice Center, 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge. 303-467-4828.
Grief support groups meet twice a month. One group meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Wednesday of the month. Another group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the first and third Thursday of the month. No pre-registration is required. Both groups meet in Collier Hospice Center, 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Wheat Ridge. 303-425-8000.
The Colorado Spina Bifida Association is a nonprofit organization that provides support and a reassuring, informative connection to Jefferson County and Colorado families of newborns, youth, teens and adults with spina bifida, through a quarterly newsletter, age-appropriate activities and educational sessions held throughout the year. 303-797-7870 or www.coloradospinabifida.org
Group Life Coaching: Rebuilding Life After the Loss of a Spouse begins meets 7 p.m. Wednesdays at Carmody Recreation Center, 2200 S. (Old) Kipling St. in Lakewood. The class provides a constructive environment to share experiences and ideas with men and women who want to help each other move forward with their life. Contact Colette at 303-717-1074 or caqualtieri@yahoo.com
Celebrate Recovery at Grace Church meets at 5:30 p.m. Sundays at Grace Church of Arvada at 6969 Sheridan Blvd. Fellowship time starts at 7:30 p.m. The group is a Christ-centered recovery ministry offering support groups and healing from codependency, drug, alcohol and sexual addiction, as well as other hurts and habits. 303-426-9491
Lakewood Narcotics Anonymous meetings start at 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays at 11202 W. Jewell Ave. Meetings start at 7 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays at 3355 S. Wadsworth Blvd., #125. The group is a nonprofit fellowship of men and women who are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. 303-832-DRUG or www.nadenver.com
A free veterans support group and Bible study starts at 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. 303-985-4000
Alcohol problem? Visit the Denver Area Central Committee of AA Web site, www.daccaa.org or call the 24 hour hotline, 303 322-4440
The WINGS Foundation provides therapist facilitated peer support groups for adult survivors of sexual abuse at three locations in Lakewood. Lakewood women’s groups are Fridays 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and Thursdays 7 to 9 p.m. Lakewood men’s group meets Wednesdays 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. All meeting locations are confidential and may be provided by calling the WINGS office at 303-238-8660.
Spiritual Survivors, a support group for adult survivors of sexual abuse, meets in Arvada and Wheat Ridge. The group is confidential, respects all religious or spiritual traditions and understands that the relationship with God needs healing, too. www.spiritualsurvivors.com
Support and Bible study for single parents meets 11 a.m. Sundays at Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. A similar group sponsored by the church meets from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays of each month and includes social activities. 303-985-4000
A confidential support group for male caregivers of Alzheimer’s patients will meet at noon on the second Tuesday of each month at Daybreak, 3227 Chase St., Lakewood. 303-894-0144
The Hospice of St. John has a free support group dealing with grief from 6 to 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday. 303-232-7900
The Independent Men’s Support Group meets Tuesdays from 7 to 9:30 p.m. 303-969-9543 or 303-471-6656
Fresh Start Dating and Friendship Club, a group for single people with handicaps and disabilities ages 25 to 75, hosts various meetings and events throughout the year. Call for more information. 303-940-8071
Standup Parenting of Colorado provides ongoing support groups for parents who are dealing with unacceptable behavior from children of all ages. For more information or to find a support group near you, call 303-657-0164 or visit www.standupp.org.
Overeaters Anonymous, a support group for people with food addiction, meets Fridays from 7 to 8 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Presbyterian Church, 11500 W. 20th Ave., in Lakewood. 303-601-4889
A faith-based addiction recovery program will run from 7 to 9 p.m. Fridays at the Red Rocks Baptist Church, 14711 Morrison Road, Morrison. 303-922-8301
FOR SENIORS
NOV. 6
Kenya: Democracy at Risk – The disputed Presidential election in Kenya sparked a wave of violence resulting in over 1,000 deaths and half a million people displaced. It has been referred to as “ethnic cleansing” and presents a serious threat to true democracy in the country. Join Active Minds as we explore the historical and recent causes of the violence and its implications for this important African country. The class is 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Our Saviour’s Church, 1975 S Garrison St (at Jewell), Lakewood. Cost is $5 for Health Passport Members (membership is free); otherwise $10. RSVP to Centura Health Passport at 303-629-4921.
NOV. 17 AND 18
AARP Driver Safety Program class will be conducted at the Standley Lake Public Library, 8485 Kipling St., on from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. During the month of November all current AARP members may take the Driver Safety Program class at half the current fee; $5.00 instead of the regular fee of $10.00. Colorado seniors who complete the class are eligible to receive a discount on their vehicle insurance. To register for this class call Floy L. Senior at 303-674-0757.
ONGOING
The City of Lakewood’s Clements Community Center is host to the Volunteers of America hot-lunch program for seniors. Hot, home-style meals are served Monday through Thursday and the first Friday of the month at noon in the center’s large dining room. Reservations are required. The cost is $5 for those under 60 years of age and a contribution of $2.50 for those over 60. To make reservations, call Deb at 303-987-4833.
Live music, exercise classes and other activities are offered before and after lunch at the Clements Center. Lakewood seniors that would like to come to lunch but do not have transportation can contact Lakewood Rides. Lakewood Rides offers transportation to seniors at no extra charge (contributions accepted). Call 303-987-4826 for more information.
Free movies for seniors will play the second and fourth Thursday at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. 303-987-4820
“Natural Secrets to Health and Healing” meets 7 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at 2500 Youngfield St. Suite 6, Lakewood. Dr. Rosanne Dektor leads a free support group on healing with natural methods from a condition thought to be irreversible. 303-233-1293 or 720-384-7512
The Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., provides classes, travel, outdoor recreation and drop-in activities for people 50 and older. 303-987-4820
Saturday night dances start at 6:30 p.m. at the Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Dance bands provide the music. 303-987-4820
The Alzheimer’s Association’s help line is available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. 303-813-1669 or 800-864-4404
MEETINGS
ONGOING
AARP Green Mountain Chapter 3664 meets at 2 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at Green Mountain Presbyterian Church, 12900 West Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. 303-989-2796
The Kiwanis Club of Lakeside and Wheat Ridge meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Thursdays at the IHOP Restaurant, 5201 Wadsworth Blvd. 303-467-1969
So What?, a group exploring faith with people of various opinions, meets at 6 p.m. the second and fourth Sundays of the month at the Lakewood United Church of Christ, West First Avenue and Carr St. 303-233-4401 or www.lakewooducc.com
Chapter 1085 of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association meets at 1 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month (except July and December) at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, West 10th Avenue and Garrison Street. Call for more information. 303-425-6056
The Widowed Men and Women of America meet for dinner at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Lakewood Elks Club, 1455 Newland St. 303-922-2037.
Foothills Writers Group meets at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Edgewater Recreation Center, 5845 W. 25th Ave. 303-933-3180 or 303-232-0745
Lakewood Kiwanis Club meets at noon Wednesdays at the Sheraton at West Sixth Avenue and Union Boulevard. 303-539-0542
The Sunrise Optimist Club of Lakewood meets for breakfast at 7a.m. Thursdays at Eaton Terrace, 333 S. Eaton St. 303-988-5887
A Chimney Sweeps group meets the second Thursday afternoon of each month to socialize and learn about antiques and collectibles. 303-438-1428 or 303-465-1609
The Kiwanis Club of Belmar meets 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes at Belmar on Wadsworth and Alameda. 303-237-7717
The North Jeffco Republican Breakfast Group meets to hear guest speakers at 7 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at the Indian Tree Golf Course Clubhouse, 75th Avenue and North Wadsworth Boulevard. Breakfast is served off the menu, and no dues are required. 303-429-1889 or flyero6g@aol.com
The Wine Appreciation Social Group seeks members to meet in the west metro area for wine tastings and appreciation. The group’s aim is to be casual, fun and educational. An introduction to wine presentation is available to groups, organizations and events. 303-716-3319 or wineantisnob@hotmail.com
Paranormal Research Forum meets from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m. the third Wednesday of the month at Jefferson County Fairgrounds’ Event Center, 15200 W. Ave., Golden. Look for signs. A $3 donation is appreciated. 303-919-6532 or www.paranormalresearchforum.com
The Kiwanis Club of Green Mountain meets at 7 a.m. Mondays at Fox Hollow Country Club, Kipling Street and Morrison Road. 303-668-9101
Sunday Night Club West, a social club for single adults 35 and older, meets from 6 to 8 p.m. weekly for a light meal followed by a program or activity at the Clements Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. 303-942-2529 or 1-800-324-3333 pin No. 93552, or www.sncw.org
Lakewood chapter No. 139 of the Order of the Eastern Star, meets at 7:30 p.m. the first and third Wednesdays at the Lakewood Masonic Temple. 303-202-0875
Mothers and More, a support group for mothers who have altered their career paths to care for their children at home, meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Christ on the Mountain Church, 13922 W. Utah Ave., Lakewood. 303-274-4703
The Sons of Norway Trollheim Lodge 6-110, 6610 W. 14th St., Lakewood, hosts meetings the third Monday of each month. 303-232-1700
The Jeffco Sertoma Club meets at noon the first and third Thursdays of each month at Cafe Del Sol restaurant, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. 303-985-3278
TRIAD, a community group in Jefferson County, meets at 2:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of every month at Clements Community Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. 303-462-6585
The Alameda West Kiwanis Club meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Wednesdays at the Cafe del Sol Restaurant, 608 Garrison St. 303-688-4517
The West Metro Sales Professionals USA meets at 11:30 a.m. on Mondays at the Denver Marriott West, 1717 Denver West Parkway, Golden. 303-980-4404
SNCW Singles Social Club meets from 5:45 to 8:00 p.m. most Sunday evenings at the Clements Center, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. Meetings include a light meal and a variety of speakers and programs. Visit www.sncw.org for information on many other events held throughout the month. Contact Kathy H., 303-422-9371 or hinckleyk@comcast.net or George G., 303-884-8817 or ggammel1@yahoo.com.
The North Area Newcomers and Social Club meets every fourth Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. in various venues. Contact Dee Jacobson. 303-425-4205 or deejacob@aol.com
The Widowed Men and Women of America-West Area Link 7 group meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Elks Club, 1455 Newland St. 303-922-2037
Want to overcome fear of public speaking? The Apple Polishers Toastmaster club meets from 5:45 to 7:15 p.m. Wednesdays at the National Park Service building, 12795 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood. Visitors are welcome. 303-989-5417
The Kiwanis Club of Applewood hosts weekly breakfast meetings at 7 a.m. Tuesdays at Holly West Restaurant, 3490 Youngfield St. Visitors are welcome. 303-232-0475
Lakewood Foothills Rotary Club meets at noon Tuesdays at the Warren Tech restaurant. 303-986-4818
Various divisions of the League of Women Voters meet every month. 303-238-0032
The Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Mondays at Abrusci’s Italian Restaurant, 3244 Youngfield St., Wheat Ridge. 303-972-9296
The Lakeside/Wheat Ridge Kiwanis Club meets from 7 to 8 a.m. Thursdays at the IHOP Restaurant at West 52nd Avenue and Wadsworth Boulevard. 303-467-1969
The 5280 Toastmasters group meets at 8:30 a.m. the second and fourth Saturday of every month at the Carmody Recreation Center, just east of Kipling Street and south of Jewell Ave. 303-914-0921
The Lakewood Breakfast Optimist Club meets at 7 a.m. every Thursday morning at Cafe Del Sol, West Sixth Avenue and Garrison Street. 303-238-7999
The Lakewood Rotary Club meets Thursday mornings at the Lakewood Country Club, 6800 W. 10th Ave. 303-969-0808
The Kiwanis Club of Lakewood meets every Wednesday from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Denver West Sheraton, 360 Union Blvd. 303-988-7771
Communities United hosts a community coffee meeting every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at 7586 W. Jewell Ave., Suite 202. 303-980-7900 ext. 107
A daytime MOPS group for moms with children ages newborn through kindergarten meets the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 9 to 11:30 a.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd. 303-238-7676
Lutheran Entrepreneurs, a new monthly networking group for Lutheran business women and men, meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. at Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 Alameda. Members and visitors will share a devotion, tips, techniques, leads and business. gail@gailkirkegaard.biz
Texas Hold-Em Poker on the Patio starts at 8 p.m. on Tuesdays at Chad’s Grill, 275 Union Blvd., Lakewood. It’s free to play and win prizes. Registration is 7 p.m. 303-988-5666
Trout Unlimited meets on the first Wednesday of each month at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave., Golden. 303-980-5616
Mother-to-mother support is offered at La Leche of Lakewood at 10 a.m. the first Friday of each month at the Christ on the Mountain Church, 13922 W. Utah Ave. The group also offers information and education to breastfeeding and expectant mothers. 303-922-9850
The Jefferson County Horse Council meets at 7:30 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. Sixth Ave. 303-421-2135
South Lakewood Optimist Club meets from noon to 1 p.m. the first and third Thursday of each month at Le Peep Restaurant, 7215 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood. 303-986-4818
The Widowed Men and Women of America Foothills Link 4 meets at 1 p.m. the first Wednesday of each month at the Mark Starr Building, 1580 Yarrow St., Lakewood. 303-457-0942
A quilters group meets at 10 a.m. the first Saturday of each month at Bear Valley Church, 10001 W. Jewell Ave., Lakewood. 303-985-4000
The Jeffco Sertoma Club meets at noon on the first and third Thursdays of each month at Cafe Del Sol, 608 Garrison St., Lakewood. 303-985-3278
The Lakewood Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets the first and third Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Lakewood Masonic Center, 1440 Independence St. 303-202-0875
The Alameda West Kiwanis Club meets every Wednesday from 7 to 8 a.m. at the Cafe del Sol Restaurant, 608 Garrison St. 303-688-4517
Jefferson County Communities United hosts a free community coffee every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. at 7586 W. Jewell Ave., Suite 202. 303-980-7900 ext. 107 or www.communities_united.org