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ANNOUNCEMENTS
MARCH 12
Lakewood In-Line Hockey League is having its third annual used gear sale from 10 a.m. to noon at Charles Whitlock Recreation Center hockey rink. For more information visit the website at www.Lakewood.org/Recreation or call 303.987.7757.
MARCH 13
Ridgeview Baptist Church. 38th and Youngfield (across from Wal-Mart), invites everyone to join them in celebrating their 50th Anniversary at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, March 13. Service is at 10:45 a.m. with lunch provided at 12:15 p.m. and special anniversary service at 1:30 p.m. with former pastor Herb Rogers as guest speaker. Visit www.ridgefieldbaptistchurch.com for more information.
MARCH 15
Indian Tree 9 Hole Women’s League invites interested golfers and new members to come to an orientation meeting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 15 in the Club House. A general meeting for all members follows at 10 a.m. Come join the fun each Tuesday morning at the Indian Tree Golf Course, 7555 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada.
MARCH 16
The Doctor Susan Anderson Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution invites you to a Prospective Member Workshop 5 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 at the Arvada Library, 1st Floor Meeting Room, 7525 W. 57th Ave., Arvada. Do you have a relative who was in DAR? Do you have a New Mexico ancestor who was an alcalde mayore or stationed at the Santa Fe Presidio during the American Revolution? Do you have an ancestor who provided military, civil, or patriotic service for the American Colonies between 1775 and 1783? This is a unique chance to establish your lineage and heritage as a descendant of a patriot of the American Revolution. Membership is open to women 18 and older. This event is free of charge and open to the public. Join us to learn more about the work of today’s DAR and visit www.DoctorSusanAnderson.org, www.dar.org or www.colorado.dar.org. Inquiries may be directed to Bethe at Registrar@DoctorSusanAnderson.org or to Trish or Barb at Membership@DoctorSusanAnderson.org.
MARCH 17
The Arvada City Council seeks to develop a strategic vision for one of the community’s most important corridors: Wadsworth Boulevard between West 88th Avenue and Interstate 70. With the assistance of graduate students at the University of Colorado’s School of Architecture and Planning, they seek input from the community at two meetings to be held 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thrusday, March 17 the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Please RSVP if you plan to attend one or both meetings by calling 720-898-7500, as space is limited to 80 attendees.
MARCH 24 & 25
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities will hold auditions for “Hairspray” at the Arvada Center, March 24 and 25.
MARCH 25 & 26
Katsmassage, along with MapleLeaf Chiropractic is having an open house from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. March 25 and the 26. Please stop by for free chair massage, free paraffin hand treatments, specials, discounts and packages. Katsmassage is located at 7595 W. 66th Ave. Suite 203, Arvada, right behind the Starbucks in the Delvecchio Chiropractic building, upstairs.
ONGOING
The Golden Marlins Swim Team Spring Swim is going on now. The Golden Marlins Swim Team is a non-profit summer club based in Golden and welcomes swimmers up to the age of 18. Spring Practice is a weekly maintenance program for everyone to work on technique and endurance while having fun and meeting new friends. Spring practice is going on from 6 to 7 p.m. until May 8, for age 10 and under, and from 7 to 8 p.m. for ages 11-18, at the Golden Community Center, 1470 10th St. There are two sessions to choose from: a 10-week session (which began on Feb 13) and a four-week post ski season session (which begins on April 10). Register at the pool during the first practice. Mark your calendars for the Summer Swim Information Night on April 14. For more information go to www.GoldenMarlins.org.
How is your relationship with yourself? How are you honoring boundaries, and what is your true essence? Come and explore. Workshops are held in Golden. Call 303-953-2344 for more information. Do you feel like a juggler attempting to balance all of your roles? Would you like to write your personal Holistic Business Plan? Call 303-953-2344 for more information.
This spring, the Shelter Insurance Foundation will donate a $1,500 scholarship to a graduate of Golden High School. Shelter agent Elizabeth Buehler sponsors and partially funds this scholarship. The student may apply the scholarship funds toward tuition, fees or campus housing for any course of study beginning the fall after the recipient’s high school graduation. Applications and additional information about the scholarship will be available in early March and should be completed and returned to the school official serving on the election committee by March 31. For more information, interested seniors should contact their high school counselor or principal or Buehler at 303-421-4500.
The Jefferson County Republican Men’s Club meets from 7 to 9 a.m. Mondays at the Howard Johnson Denver West, 12100 W. 44th Ave. Wheat Ridge. The meeting $10 tab buys a Davie’s Chuck Wagon Diner (No. 3) yummy order-your-own-breakfast, super speaker(s), program, Q&A, and camaraderie with some truly great folks. Contact Fred Holden at 303-421-7619 for more information. All are welcome, not just Republican men from Jefferson County.
The new, non-profit, faith-based Hospice of CovenantCare is looking for those special folks who are called to serve as hospice volunteers—visitors, helpers, supporters for a few hours a month. Enrich your life and others’ isolated at the end of life. Call the volunteer coordinator at 303-731-8039 for more info.
Fairmount Elementary PTA is once again offering the Campbell-Deane Scholarship in the amount of $500. This scholarship is available to any high school senior that was enrolled at Fairmount Elementary School for a period of three years or more, has a satisfactory grade standing, good citizenship record, and community service experiences. Applications are available at FairmountPTA.org or in the Fairmount Elementary main office and must be received by April 11.
ARE YOU READY FOR A REALITY CHECK? Ready to take an honest view of your present life? If you are, call 303-953-2344 for more information. Workshops are held monthly in Golden.
The Resonance Center, 6650 W. 44th in Wheat Ridge, offers Holistic Happy Hours on the second Thursday every month from 4 to 7 p.m., with light snacks and tea for everyone. This is a social and wellness event we invite the community to join and offers acupuncture, massage, reflexology, psyhcotherapy and coaching, and energy work.
Registration for incoming Kindergarten students for the 2011-2012 school year at Fremont Elementary School has begun. If your child will be 5 years old by Oct. 1, he or she can attend our free full-day program. This program is available to all families living within the Fremont boundaries. We are located at 6420 Urban St. in Arvada. To register you child, please bring his or her birth certificate, immunization records and two proofs of residency. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact Sue Vitale at 303-982-1699.
Red Rocks Community College has two classes that are looking for projects to complete websites, networking, presentations and technical support. This is on first-come, first serve basis (E-mail time stamp). If you or someone you know has a company or client or you deserve to have a project completed, please contact Candace at RRCC at Candace.Garrrod@rrcc.edu.
A roundtable issues breakfast will be the first Friday of every month. This is an information and exchange forum for City, County, State and National Governments and is Open to the Public. Please bring a family member, neighbor, coworker or friend. We have both Republican and Democrats at American Legion, Post #161 6230 W. 60th Ave., Arvada CO 80003. Contact Jim Lytle, 303-422-5442, with questions.
The Habitat for Humanity Wheat Ridge Outlet store needs volunteers to work with staff members. All proceeds from the Outlet supports Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program. The duties will include accepting donations, assisting customers in the store, helping customers load purchases and working with other volunteers. Volunteers are asked for a six-month commitment of four to five hours once a week or every other week. Volunteer Cashiers are also needed. Please contact Alice Goble at 303-996-5468 or e-mail alice@hatbitatmetrodenver.org.
Vanderhoof Elementary School is currently accepting registrations for incoming kindergarten students for the 2011-2012 school year. Your child must be 5 years old by Oct. 1 in order to register. We have both a traditional half day program and a tuition-based full day program. The school is located at 5875 Routt Court, Arvada and registration hours are 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. To register your child, please bring their birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residency. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please contact the Vanderhoof office at 303-982-2744.
Foothills Ladies 9 Hole Golf Association is now accepting new members for the 2011 golf season. Sign up today and get an application on their website at www.FL9HA.com or from the Pro-Shop of Foothills Golf Course 3901 So. Carr St. in Denver.
The new, non-profit, faith-based hospice of CovenantCare is seeking compassionate volunteers for friendly visits, helping hands with chores, special services (massage, hair or nail care, music, pet visits, etc.) and more. Enrich your life while serving others nearing the end. Contact Sally Carey at 303-731-8039 or e-mail hospicevolunteercolorado@covenantcareathome.org.Training will be in February and March.
Are you a good listener? Do you enjoy helping people? Victim Outreach Information is currently accepting applications for Volunteer Victim Advocates to assist crime victims in Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden, Edgewater, Lakeside, Mountain View and the School of Mines. Training (40 hours) will begin in mid-February 2011. Volunteers will work directly with crime victims, police and the court system. They provide emotional support, information, and referrals to crime victims and their families. Contact Shawna at Victim Outreach Information, 303-202-2196 or e-mail her at victimoutreach@aol.com.
Foothills Running and Cycling Club’s activity schedule includes Long Runs at Clear Creek History Park (11th and Arapahoe) at 8:15 a.m. every Saturday morning and Cycling Rides at TriYoga Studio (16948 South Golden Road) 9 a.m. or Computrainer access at TriYoga, every Saturday Morning. For more information and updates on times, visit www.frcclub.com.
Health & Harmony Massage, LLC, is excited to announce that it has moved from the Armory building to a beautiful new location at 1019 8th St., Suite 302 in Golden. The new office is in a modern, professional office building, providing a peaceful, quiet and private setting for a massage. Additionally, Health and Harmony is grateful to be celebrating its seventh year as a downtown Golden business. Visit www.hhmproducts.com for a map to the new location or call 720-988-6980.
Cat Care Society is in need of canned and bagged cat food as well as litter for its food bank. We are working with several area (human) food banks to provide vouchers for cat owners who otherwise could not afford to feed their cats. The food bank was established in an effort to reduce the number of surrendered or abandoned cats in the city. All donations of unopened food is gratefully accepted from noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at the shelter, 5787 West 6th Ave., Lakewood, or 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday at the Thrift Store for the Society at 5707 W. 6th Ave. We are on the 6th Avenue Frontage Road between Sheridan and Wadsworth. 303-239-9680.
Are you newly divorced after a 20-plus year marriage? Would you like to participate in a facilitated, 10-week book review of “Our Turn, Women Who Triumph in the Face of Divorce?” Call 303-953-2344.
Retriever Rescue of Colorado (RROC) is seeking adoptive or foster homes for all retriever mixes. Please submit an application through our website, therroc.com.
BPO Elks is asking hunters to donate hides that they harvest during hunting season and they pay to ship them to a tannery and then distribute them throughout the U.S. Veteran’s Administration Hospital system free of charge to any veteran that can use a pair of wheelchair gloves, or leather to use in occupational or recreational therapy. Send to Wayne Rogers, 160 Washington Ave. Golden, CO 80403 or call at 303-947-2532.
Flatirons View Toastmasters meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Village at Five Parks Depot, 13810 West 85th Drive, Arvada. Practice public speaking in a supportive environment. For more information, contact Mike Pusey at mjpusey@comcast.net or 303-524-5470.
Attention women of all ages, sizes and fitness abilities. Get out of the gym and get results. Front Range Boot Camp offers unique, dynamic and results-oriented full body fitness classes exclusively for women for a fraction of the cost of hiring a personal trainer. Revamp your fitness program in a refreshing way by joining like-minded women who are transforming their bodies and their lives while having fun. Contact Robyn@FrontRangeBootCamp.com and visit www.FrontRangeBootCamp.com. Indoor location is behind Super Target off of Kipling and I-70.
The “Adopt-A-Teacher” program, sponsored by the Zonta Club of Lakewood Golden, is offering grants of up to $500 to classroom teachers in the South Jeffco area. This money and supplies are meant to be used for additional teaching aids and materials that teachers and parents may not be able to provide due to economic cutbacks. Applications are currently being accepted, and grants will be awarded in early October. To request an application, e-mail kathiedillon@msn.com. For more information on Zonta go to www.Zonta.org.
Agape Life Church, 5970 W. 60th Ave., Arvada, is giving out Jefferson County Commodity Food (TEFAP) on Thursdays between 1 and 2 p.m. For directions and to find out if you are eligible to receive this free food call the church office at 303-431-6481.
Sonshine Center Infant Care & Early Childhood Education, 6250 Ward Road, Arvada, is now accepting registration for Fall 2010 Core Knowledge Pre-Kindergarten and Junior Kindergarten programs. Call 303-456-2755 for more information.
Denver Metro Military Acupuncture is now providing free auricular acupuncture for veterans and active duty military and their accompanying family members from 5:30 to 7 p.m. (last check in is 6:20 p.m.) on Wednesdays at Full Moon Books in the Meadowlark Shopping Center. The All Life Matters Community Acupuncture Clinic is no longer open and is no longer housing the Denver Metro Military Acupuncture project. Please call Stephanie at 303-564-5623, or visit www.AncientWisdomModernTimes.com for more information.
A new e-newsletter will help parents with children attending Jeffco Public Schools stay on top of district issues. The electronic newsletter focuses on districtwide issues, instead of the school-based news included in school newsletters. The newsletter is available in English, Spanish and Russian and may expand into other languages as needed. Parents who did not receive the first edition in April can sign-up at www.jeffcopublicschools.org/publications/parent_news/.
Pond turtle adoption fees waived for qualified adopters at Colorado Reptile Humane Society. Visit the website at www.corhs.org or call 303-776-2070.
Colorado Reptile Humane Society needs volunteers. Observe, clean, feed and socialize reptiles in the shelter. For everyone 18 years or older. For more information please visit www.corhs.com/vol.html or call 303-776-2070.
The Arvada Council for the Arts and Humanities is accepting applications from people in the Denver area who are interested in joining the council. The council advises the Arvada City Council on matters pertaining to the Arvada Center, and acts as an advocate for public support and funding for the Arvada Center. Members provide volunteer assistance at Arvada Center events, help raise financial resources to support Arvada Center programs, serve on at least one Arvada Center committee and participate in committee projects. Additions to the Arts Council are made by appointment. Prospective applicants must complete a questionnaire available at www.arvada.org, or by visiting the Arvada City Hall. Prospective applicants are not required to be residents of Arvada. For additional information call the Arvada City Clerk at 720-898-7550.
Colorado Greyhound Adoption has many sweet and loving hounds patiently waiting to start their new lives, waiting for someone to open their heart and home to permanently adopt or temporarily foster them. In the foster program CGA provides all the dog food and covers any vet expenses until the former race dogs are adopted. www.coloradogreyhoundadoption.org or 303-816-2799.
Do you have quilt tops languishing in the cedar chest waiting to become beautiful heirloom quilts? If so, let the Jeffco Hand Quilters turn those quilt tops into beautiful, hand-quilted objects of beauty and usefulness. The Jeffco Hand Quilters accepts quilt tops at the Lakewood United Methodist Church at 14th Avenue and Brentwood in Lakewood every Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please call Judi Baxter-Warrington at 303-989-1596 for more information.
EVENTS
FEB. 26-MARCH 11
Escape to Mount Vernon Country Club. For the first time, non members may enjoy Denver Restaurant Week with us. The Club overlooks spectacular mountain vistas and city lights. The Club is offering three gourmet courses for the fixed price of $52.80 for two, or $26.40 for one (not including tax or gratuity). Call 303-526-0616 to make your reservation, or visit the website www.mountvernoncc.com. Bon appétit!Denver Restaurant Week runs two weeks this year, from Feb. 26 to March 11.
MARCH 10
The State Republican Party Chairman Forum is 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10, hosted by Foothills Republicans at Copper Fields Events Center,4901 Marshall St. Wheat Ridge. Hear what the candidates Bart Baron, Ryan Call, Leondray Gholston and Ted Harvey plan for 2012 and their vision on how to run the State Party. RSVP to FoothillsRSVP@gmail.com or call Anne at 303-526-2515. Cost is $17 by March 5, $22 after. Appetizer and dessert buffet will be served along with refreshments.
MARCH 11
Please join Drake Middle School PTSA in celebrating the school‘s 50th anniversary. A silent auction fundraiser will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 11 at the Copperfield Events Center. Auction items include: NYC getaway weekend, spa packages, Napa Valley Wine Tour, wine baskets, snowboard, nights in Downtown Denver, and more. Live Music and food provided as well as a cash bar. Tickets can be purchased at the door. All proceeds will be used to buy new computers for Drake Middle School. The goal is to raise $50,000.
MARCH 12
Foothills Academy in Wheat Ridge is officially closing its doors at the end of this academic year and the school’s community is determined to make its last annual auction fundraiser an event to remember on Saturday, March 12. The school is holding a silent and live auction gala to celebrate the school’s history and achievements, and the festivities will begin at 6 p.m. on the school’s campus at 4725 Miller St. in Wheat Ridge. Auction items include lift tickets to Arapahoe Basin, use of a Keystone condominium, Denver Nuggets tickets (including parking passes), and tickets to the Arvada Center’s production of “The Lady with all the Answers.” Food and drink will be provided by Michael’s of Denver, Woody’s, Noodles, Edgewater Inn, Vicenza’s, and Abrusci’s. Music will be provided by popular local group The Mossgatherers. Tickets for the auction are $45 a piece, and are available by calling 303-431-0920, ext. 1002. For more information and auction updates, visit the Foothills Academy page on Facebook, or visit the school’s homepage at www.foothills-academy.org.
MARCH 12
YMCA 4th Annual Wine Tasting & Auction is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at St. Joan of Arc Reception Center. Individual tickets are $35 and couples tickets are $60. Proceeds benefit the YMCA‘s Community Support Campaign. Contact Jen Spettel at jspettel@denverymca.org or (303) 422-4977 to purchase tickets.
MARCH 12
Tea Time at the Astor House – Corsets and Cravats will be from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at 822 12th St. in Golden. Enjoy a luncheon tea with an entertaining and educational presentation by Jack Stone and Katie Lawlor. A light lunch is served at 11:30 a.m. and includes tea, scones, finger sandwiches and desserts. Call 303-278-3557 or visit frontdesk@goldenhistorymuseums.org for more information.
MARCH 12
Don’t miss the fourth Annual YMCA Community Support Wine Tasting and Auction. Hundreds of great items to bid on including sporting goods, great eats at local restaurants, your own private wine tasting and more. Proceeds help provide opportunities for youth and adults to participate in sports and programs, helping them to live stronger, healthier lives. Contact Susan M. Duncan YMCA for tickets www.denverymca.org or 303-422-4977.
MARCH 13
A benefit concert for Open Arms Food Bank featuring Highway 358 with special guests Sling and a Stone will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 13 the Church for All Nations at 6500 W. Coal Mine Ave. Tell all your friends and bring cans of food or cash to help our neighbors in need. Those of you unable to attend but still wishing to help our cause can donate through our website at http://www.Open-Arms-Food-Bank.com. Open Arms Food Bank, a 501(c)3 non-profit, is open from 3 to 5 p.m. Tuesdays.
MARCH 16
The Arvada-based HRPartner Consulting will be conducting a Career Fitness Boot Camp/Workshop from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 16, at the Arvada Chamber of Commerce 7305 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Participants will learn how to identify and assess their career strengths, build a plan to achieve their career goals through a deeper understanding of their surroundings, mentors and educational resources. For more info call Jon at 303-808-8240 or visit www.hrpartnerconsulting.com.
MARCH 19
Jeffco students are inviting Jefferson County senior citizens to come out and cut a rug – for a free students and senior citizen dance from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at Dunstan Middle School, 1855 S. Wright St. in Lakewood. The dance is organized by high school student council leaders as a way to honor the senior citizens of their communities. This year’s theme is the Wizard of Oz. The Joe Peterson Dance Orchestra will provide the music.
MARCH 19
Arvada West High School’s National Honor Society is hosting a community Vendor Fair from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at Arvada West High School, 11595 Allendale Drive, Arvada. Cost is $1 per person. Please park on the North side of the building. There will be clothes, jewelry, candles, and tons more for sale. The proceeds will go towards helping to train service dogs and the FirstBook Organization. The FirstBook Organization provides children in need with access to new books.
MARCH 22
Peeking through the Veil: Re-Connecting with Those Who‘ve Crossed is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22 at the Arvada Public Library for $20. Psychic medium Andye Murphy offers these events as community healing inviting everyone to share in the joy of re-connection. For more information, visit AndyeMurphy.com or call720-515-0333.
MARCH 24
There will be a Foothills Running and Cycling Club Training Seminar from 6 to 8:30 p.m. March 24 at the Golden Community Center. Free and Open to the Public.
MARCH 25 & 26
The Jeffco Action Center’s Beautiful Junk Sale will be 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, March 25 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 26 at The Exhibit Hall at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden. Proceeds from this sale generate additional financial resources that provide food, clothing and shelter to those in need. The Beautiful Junk Sale helps struggling families fulfill household needs with bargain-priced merchandise and it allows donors, who may not be able to make financial donations, the opportunity to offer meaningful contributions to the community. For more information about Beautiful Junk Sale, call Jeffco Action Center at 303-237-7704 or visit www.jeffcoac.org.
ONGOING
Table Mountain Baptist Church’s H.O.P.E. addiction recovery program meets at 7 p.m. on Friday nights at 16735 W. 63rd Place, Golden. Call 303-277-1125 for more information.
Arvada’s Majestic View Nature Center and Community Park, 7030 Garrison St., offers environmental education programs and awareness of natural resources for people of all ages. The nature center is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays. Free interactive programs for children ages 4-6 and their parents are offered from 11-11:45 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month; sign up at least five days in advance. Story time is offered for children ages 3-6 from 10-10:45 a.m. on Wednesdays.
VISUAL ART
MARCH 1-31
The Arvada Fine Arts Guild is having their 52nd Annual Member Art Show. The show will run from March 1 until March 31 at the Aar River Gallery in Westminster. The opening reception is 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 3. There is a wide variety of paintings, both framed and unframed. All of the artists in the guild are local painters.
FEB. 28-APRIL 1
The Lakewood Arts Council is proud to present an outstanding collection of artwork by artists from throughout Colorado. More than 125 original works were selected by juror Mark Silvers for inclusion in the show. The collection includes a wide range of media, subject matter and artistic approach and includes pieces by some of the area‘s finest artists. The exhibit will be on display at the Arts Council‘s Community Art Center & Gallery, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood from Feb. 28-April 1. Viewing hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday. A public reception will be held 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10. For information, call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org – exhibits link.
MARCH 18
The Lakewood Arts Council is sponsoring an acrylic painting workshop by award winning artist Jane McFadden Dorsey 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 18 at the Arts Council‘s Community Art Center, 85 S. Union Blvd., Lakewood. The workshop will cover the creative exploration of the medium while working with an abstract composition. All levels of experience are included. The Fee is $45 non-members, $35 LAC members and preregistration is required. For registration information call 303-980-0625 or visit www.lakewoodartscouncil.org exhibits & classes link.
THROUGH APRIL 30
The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is presenting “Over Here: Quilts that Saw the U.S. through World War II.” An opening reception will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4.
ONGOING
The Arvada Art Studio Tour is seeking artists living or working in Arvada to participate in the ninth annual studio tour. Visit www.arvadaart.org to download a prospectus or call 303-421-9948 for more information.
THEATER AND FILM
MARCH 4-MAY 22
Opening March 4 at Heritage Square will be „Buffalo Bill & Annie Oakley.“ This comedy will tell a part of the story of William F. Cody, the legendary western figure who founded the world famous Wild West Show, and one of the most popular stars of that show… Annie Oakley… a girl so talented with a gun that even the great Sitting Bull called her „Little Sure Shot.“ „Buffalo Bill“ plays Wednesday through Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons March 4 through May 22. Prices for dinner and show are $35.50 – $40.50; show only $27.50 – $31.00. Heritage Square Music Hall is at 18301 W. Colfax Ave, Golden. Call 303-279-7800 or visit www.hsmusichall.com for more information.
MARCH 11 & 12
3rd Law Dance/Theater Presents “Bread & Salt” Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12 at Lakewood Cultural Center.
MARCH 16-19
Pomona High School presents “The Drowsy Chaperone” 7:30 p.m. March 16-19 at 8101 W. Pomona Drive. Tickets are $10 for reserved and $8 general admission. For tickets visit pomonacatwalktheatre.com.
MARCH 16-19
Lakewood High School will be performing the musical “Chicago,“ by Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse, 6 p.m. March 16 and 7 p.m. March 17-19. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. Seating is reserved. You can order tickets by calling the box office at 303-982-7123 or at www.seatyourself.biz/lakewood.
MARCH 22-APRIL 17
The Arvada Center presents the Broadway musical, “Cabaret.” Shows run 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 1 p.m. Wednesdays; and 2 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays March 22 through April 17 on the main stage theater at the Arvada Center, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. Tickets start at $49. Visit the website at www.arvadacenter.org or call 720-898-7200 for more information.
MUSIC
THROUGH MARCH
The D-Note in Arvada has several concerts coming up, including March 19 D Note Saint Patrick‘s Day show with Claddagh (traditional) and Sixty Six Days (Pogues punk), which starts at 7 p.m. and Confidential Bass Affair presents Landsquid. (Bass Glitch from S. Carolina), which starts at 10 p.m. March 29 at 8 p.m. will feature Ayurveda, an indie progressive rock from Ithaca, N.Y. w with The Raven And The Writing Desk.
MARCH 10
The Golden High School Concert Band and Orchestra and Bell Middle School will present a concert 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10 in the Golden High School auditorium. Tickets will be $3 at the door ($10 maximum for immediate family). For more information, contact Dr. William Graves at wgraves@jeffco.k12.co.us.
MARCH 11
Everyone is invited to a performance by America‘s Big Band-The Jazz Ambassadors of The United States Army Field Band 7 p.m. Friday March 11, at the Arvada West High School Performing Arts Center. The Jazz Ambassadors will present a diverse program from the big band sounds of the 1940s to the contemporary hits of today designed to appeal to all ages in Arvada.
MARCH 12
The Colorado Wind Ensemble: Chamber Music for Winds will perform 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12 at Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. For information and tickets, call 303-444-7328 or visit thedairy.frontgatetickets.com
MARCH 13
A concert will be given at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakewood, featuring Lutheran Chorale members and Choral Workshop attendees performing Lee Holdridge‘s magnificent symphonic choral suite of well-known hymns, including such favorites as Amazing Grace, Onward Christian Soldiers, and Rock of Ages. The concert will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Lakewood.
MARCH 17
Golden High School’s Vocal Music Department will present its Spring Concert 7 p.m. March 17, in the Golden High School auditorium. Tickets will be $3 at the door ($10 maximum for immediate family). For more information, contact Ms. Angela Becker at abecker@jeffco.k12.co.us.
MARCH 17
The Buffalo Rose, 1119 Washington Ave., in Golden will have the band Tijerina perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Thursday, March 17. Tijernia hails from Albuquerque, N.M.
MARCH 19
Celebrate St. Patrick‘s Day with Emmy award-winning and nationally renowned Irish music group “Colcannon!“ 7 p.m. Saturday, March 19 at St. Mary’s Parrish, 6853 S. Prince St., Littleton. Also in the program is Irish dancing by award-winning students of the famous Wicks School of Irish Dance. For questions, please call 303-798-8506.
MARCH 27
The Jefferson Symphony Orchestra will perform 3 p.m. Sunday, March 27, at the Green Center, Colorado School of Mines campus, 16th and Cheyenne Streets in Golden. The concert will feature the winner of Jefferson Symphony’s International Young Artists Competition, Sungpil Kim. Concert tickets may be purchased on the website www.jeffsymphony.org; by contacting the Jefferson Symphony office, 303-278-4237; at the office at 1801 Jackson St., Suite 200, Golden; or at the door before the concert. Individual concert tickets are $17 for adults, $15 for seniors and discounted tickets for students and children are also available.
ONGOING
Jon Chandler hosts a song circle the third Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the Old Town Pickin’ Parlor, 7515 W. Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-421-2304.
A jazz jam starts at 11 a.m., followed by $5 salsa lessons and dancing with La Candela salsa orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Sundays at the D-Note, 7519 W. Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-463-6683.
Residents have 15 minutes to do anything they want at the open stage at 7 p.m. Mondays at the D-Note, 7519 W. Grandview Ave., Arvada. 303-463-6683.
LITERARY
MARCH 26
Three outstanding Colorado authors will speak at Foothills AAUW’s annual Meet the Authors Luncheon on March 26 at Mt. Vernon Country Club. David Wroblewski (“The Story of Edgar Sawtelle”), Helen Thorpe (“Just Like Us: The True Story of Four Mexican Girls Coming of Age in America”) and Connie Willis (“Blackout, All Clear, Doomsday Book and Passage” ) will discuss their books, their craft, and the experiences that have shaped their work. Tickets are $50 and include a buffet lunch and a donation to the Education Opportunities Fund of AAUW (American Association of University Women). For more details and to register by March 22, please email foothillsaauw@aol.com.
MARCH 20
Master Sergeant Donald D Downey Jr. U.S. Marine Corps Retired, of Thornton, recently published “Recruiting for the Lord.” This how-to on Christian evangelism contains personal details of Don‘s development as a witness, including his miraculous escape from harm during the attack of a violent mob on the American Embassy, Damascus, Syria in 1998.Don will be signing books from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, March 20 at Barnes and Noble Booksellers, 14347 West Colfax Ave. Lakewood. Call 303-215-9060 for more information. Downey will also be available to discuss duty stations, which Don calls missions trips, to Japan, Nebraska, California, Syria, and South Africa.
FAMILY
ONGOING
Come be a part of an ongoing writer group, drop in bring poetry, short stories or essays to be read aloud for positive comments. Get inspired by other storytellers and writers. The group meets 6 to 8:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesdays at 6363 West 35th Ave., active adult center. For more info e-mail dlechman@comcast.net.
Various classes and activities for kids are going on at the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, 6901 Wadsworth Blvd. www.arvadacenter.org, or 720-898-7200.
Free family movie night at the Church of Christ the King in Arvada. The first Friday night of each month we show a family-friendly movie at 7 p.m. in our parish hall. People bring a bag dinner or fast food meal to enjoy at 6:30 p.m. Christ the King is located at 6490 Carr St., across from Peck Elementary School. Call 303 424-5288 or go to ctkarvada.org to learn more.
AUDITIONS
ONGOING
Sweet Adelines High Country Chorus is hosting a membership drive for women of all vocal ranges 6:30 to 10 p.m. every Tuesday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4500 Wadsworth Blvd., Wheat Ridge. Come and meet women who love to sing. Call 303-295-0307.
The Wheat Ridge Community Chorale is auditioning for all voice parts. Call 303-431-2201.
The Colorado Chorale is holding auditions for all voices. Call for an audition appointment. 303-422-5785.
MEETINGS
MARCH 23
3rd Monday Real Estate Investing Education Group meets at 6:45 p.m. Monday, March 21 at 950 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood (the Jefferson County Association of Realtors building). We cover all the information you will need to successfully fix and flip or buy rentals with positive cash flow. We analyze deals as examples, talk about where to get funding, the best ways to buy at a bargain and more. The doors lock at 7 p.m. so if you arrive a little later, call 303-332-7641 and someone come out and let you in. Refreshments will be served.
MARCH 23
Tea Party Patriots of Arvada / Wheat Ridge had their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 at Wheat Ridge Active Adults Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave., Wheat Ridge. Please visit their website at: www.teapartypatriotsdenver.org or call 303-996-8877 for additional information.
MARCH 29
The Wheat Ridge Art League will be meeting from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday March 29, at the Active Adults Center, 6363 W. 35th Ave, Wheat Ridge. Local well-known artist , Saundra Love Falloway, will present a demonstration about collage techniques after the business meeting. Anyone who paints or would like to learn to paint is welcome to come and learn to try new mediums and techniques. Meeting other artists to share ideas can be very fulfilling. Residency can be all over the suburbs, not just Wheat Ridge. For further information, call 303-278-8247 or 303-421-1356.
ONGOING
There are more than 1,000 AA meetings in the Denver metro area every week. If you think that you may have a problem with alcohol, come see us. Call 303-322-4440 for a meeting in your area, or visit their website at www.daccaa.org. If you want to drink, that‘s your business. If you want to stay sober, that‘s ours. Let us help.
The Lakewood Chapter Lutheran Entrepreneurs of meets from 8 to 9 a.m. on third Wednesdays at the Bethlehem Chapel Coffee House, located in the medical office building just south of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 2100 Wadsworth Blvd. in Lakewood. The chapter coordinator is Denise Rolfsmeier, 720-379-5889, cpa@rolfsmeier.com.
Business Honoring Spirituality meets from 7 to 9 a.m. every Thursday at the Community Center of Mile Hi Church, 9079 W. Alameda Ave. in Lakewood. Meetings include networking, a brief meditation by a licensed practitioner, guest speaker and breakfast. For additional information, visit www.bhsmilehi.org or call Patty Whitelock at 303-274-0933.
Women In Mining, a national organization of individuals employed in, associated with or interested in the mining industry, will resume monthly dinner meetings. Meetings run through May and begin at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails and dinner at 6 p.m. at the Golden Hotel, 800 11th St. in Golden. Participants cover the costs of their own meals and drinks. For more information about the organization, go to www.womeninmining.org.
The Arvada/Westminster Parkinson Support Group meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. monthly through October on the fourth Thursday of the month, at Trinity Presbyterian Church, 7755 Vance St., Arvada.
Buffalo Bill Saddle Club meets at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds Green Mountain Room B at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month. Founded in 1947 in Evergreen and Golden, the Buffalo Bill Saddle Club is dedicated to preserving and promoting Western heritage through family oriented activities with our horse companions. Members are encouraged to participate in as many of the activities as will suit their liking and family schedule. For more information, visit or contact Janiece@BBSCGolden.org, 720-371-9343.
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 21 meets September through June at 7 p.m. on the third Tuesday of every month at Taylor-Miller American legion Post 21, 500 9th St. in Golden. Contact 303-279-6200 for more information.
Lutheran Family Services of Colorado hosts a monthly foster parent information meeting for anyone considering becoming a foster parent. The meeting is from 6:30 to 8 p.m. the first Tuesday of every month at 363 S. Harlan St. in Suite 105. For more information, contact Cindi Newkirk-Noah at 303-217-5846 or cindi.newkirk-noah@lfsco.org.
Fun Times with Breakfast Club Singles 50-plus meets for breakfast at 9 a.m. the second Saturday of each month at the Doubletree Hotel Southeast 13696 E. IIiff Place. For Reservations and information call 303-794-3332. Leave name and number for a call back.
The Wheat Ridge Optimist Club meets every Wednesday, 7 to 8 a.m., at Celebrate, 3890 Kipling St., in Wheat Ridge. The service club is dedicated to helping the youth of the community. The club is a friendly group of people that would like to meet other optimists interested in helping their community.
CLASSES, LECTURES
FEB. 22-APRIL 12
Join us for an eight-week „Empower Yourself“ class. Manifest the life of your dreams filled with abundance, joy and love. The class runs from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays starting Feb. 22. Journeys for Conscious Living is 5855 Wadsworth Blvd., in Olde Town Arvada. Call Mary Lunger at 719-838-0794 or MaryAnnLunger@gmail.com for more info.
MARCH 2-30
Somatics, or Modern Mans Yoga are gentle exercises to free tight muscles and can be learned Wednesdays, March 2 through March 30 at the Wheat Ridge Recreation Center, 4005 Kipling St. Tight shoulders, chronic back and hip pain can be a thing of the past. These gentle exercises release tight muscles. Uncover the healing power within and regain freedom of movement, stength and control. Cost is$40/ $45. Call 303-231-1300 with questions or to sign up.
MARCH 15
Brain Balance Center’s free informational lecture will be 6:30 p.m. Tuesday March 15th. The lecture will take place at the Brain Balance Center in Golden: 1211 Avery St., Golden. (located on Hwy 93, 1.5 miles north of the intersection of Hwy 6/ Hwy 58.) Please call 303-278-1780 or email Golden@BrainBalanceCenters.com to register since seating is limited.
MARCH 19
Panorama Orthopedics & Spine Center invites the community to a free educational seminar March 19 on solutions for achy hips. During the seminar — at the new, state-of-the-art OrthoColorado Hospital in Lakewood — Dr. Nimesh Patel will discuss hip arthritis, conservative treatment options before surgery and hip replacement. Space is limited; reserve your spot today. Please call 303-274-7303 or visit www.panoramaortho.com for more information.
ONGOING
Covenant Village is pleased to announce its partnership with Active Minds for programs held on the third Wednesday of the month. Active Minds, which started in 2002 now provides programming to more than 200 organizations and has more than 30 highly qualified instructors on staff. Courses focus on contemporary global issues, historical themes, and other matters of importance. Upcoming events include “Hiram Wheeler, Railroad Pioneer” at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, and “Abraham Lincoln” at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16. Both events are to be held at Covenant Village of Colorado, 9153 Yarrow St. in Westminster. Admission is free, but seating is limited. Call 303-403-2205 for driving directions and to reserve your place. Refreshments will be provided.
ETrain mobile training lab. Beginning in January 2011, Jefferson County Public Library will bring its eTrain mobile computer training lab to local non-profit and faith-based organizations to provide seniors (age 50 and older) onsite training in Basic Computer and Internet Job and Volunteer Search Skills. This program is being funded by a generous grant from Rose Community Foundation with a matching in-kind contribution from JCPL.
Any organization serving seniors is eligible to schedule one or more onsite training sessions. For additional details or to schedule a training session, please contact Stacy McKenzie, 303-275-6236.
Oneness Meditation Studio, 5455 W. 38th Ave., #D, in Wheat Ridge, offers bi-monthly meditation and oneness blessings. The evening of guided meditation, along with the blessing, is intended to create a transformation of peace, love and calmness to quiet the stress in your life. There is no charge for the experience, but love offerings will be accepted. For more information, call Christina at 303-594-4998 or visit our website at deekshacolorado.com.
Calling all home-school actors and actresses ages 10 to 18. A class runs from 12:30 to 3 p.m. at Colorado ACTS on Tuesdays. Parts for boys and girls of all ages combine to bring some of literature’s favorite characters to life. For more information call 303-456-6672 or visit www.coloradoacts.org.
Free chronic kidney disease classes run the 2nd and 3rd Thursday of every month from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lakewood Dialysis, 1750 Pierce St. The classes are aimed at helping patients with chronic kidney disease live their lives more fully. To register, call 888-MyKidney.
North Jeffco Park and Recreation District Board of Directors meetings take place the first and third Thursdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the Apex Center, 13150 W. 72nd Ave. For more information and an agenda visit www.northjeffco.org or call 303-424-2739.
Community Tai Chi and Yoga classes are offered through the Eli Ashby Healing Arts Center, 7401 Grandview Ave., Arvada. Tai Chi is a form of moving meditation that incorporates preventative and curative traditional Chinese medicine. Yoga eases anxiety, increases self-esteem and confidence and benefits immune, muscular and skeletal systems. All levels and ages are welcome. Family discounts are available. Call 303-463-6565.
Free yoga classes for people with Parkinson‘s run from 2 to 3 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Asana Studio, 16399 South Golden Road, Golden. The primary goal of the class is to empower Parkinson‘s patients with skills that enable them to cope with the physical challenges of the disease. For more information contact Joann Gibson. 303-915-4971 or JGibson624@aol.com.
Stroller Fit Exercise with Your Baby invites new and expectant moms for a 50-minute total body workout using strollers as a portable fitness machine while songs, nursery rhymes and other visual and tactile stimulation entertain babies. The group meets at 9:30 a.m. Mondays in the event center at Colorado Christian University, 8787 W. Alameda Ave., Lakewood; and 9:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays at Gold Crown Foundation Field House, 150 S. Harlan, Lakewood. The first class is free. For more information please visit www.strollerfit.com/denver/west or call 720-233-6666.
Singles University offers numerous classes for singles via telephone and Internet. Topics include making small talk, attraction traps, flirting with women and dating over the holidays. www.singles-university.com.
The Jefferson County Workforce Center, 3500 Illinois St., Golden, offers a variety of free workshops on job searching, networking and computers. www.jeffcoworkforce.org or 303-271-4700.
Jefferson County Colorado State University Cooperative Extension hosts an urban gardening series at Belmar. Receive free gardening tips from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays. 303-742-1520.
The Festival Playhouse in Olde Town Arvada offers acting classes for children ages 6 to 17 of all levels of experience. Cost is $100 to $200. 303-422-4090.
Whole Foods Market-Belmar, 444 South Wadsworth Blvd., hosts a variety of food classes and book signings each month. 303-935-5000.
The nonprofit Small Business Development Center of Colorado, 1667 Cole Blvd., Building 19, No. 400, Golden, provides private individual counseling to emerging and existing businesses at no charge.
Classes on computers, technology and library usage are offered at various Jefferson County libraries. 303-271-6387.
Full Moon Books, 9108 W. Sixth Ave., Lakewood, offers a wide variety of classes every month. 303-233-6666 or Cathy@FullMoonBooks.com.
The National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Colorado sponsors two free educational programs for families and caregivers of loved ones diagnosed with a brain disorder in various locations throughout the state. All materials are furnished free of charge.
Foothills Art Center in Golden hosts art classes. Call 303-279-3922 or go to www.foothillsartcenter.org for more information.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities hosts a variety of classes, camps and workshops for both children and adults that are available year-round. Participants learn about the performing arts, visual arts and humanities. Sessions range from one day to 10 weeks. Some courses are available for college credit through Red Rocks Community College. Prices range from $25 to $325. 720-898-7200 or www.arvadacenter.org
Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, 14357 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, hosts a variety of wellness programs each month. These programs are open to the public. 303-277-1339 or www.wildoats.com.
Free financial education classes run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at Complete Spectrum Financial Services, 10090 Garrison St., Westminster. Topics include the understanding of indexed life insurance, indexed annuities, long-term care, different mortgages, reverse mortgages and creating tax-free income. 303-922-4309.
FUNDRAISERS
ONGOING
Join Townsend Retirement Specialists and Mountainside Fitness as we partner with the Salvation Army to collect winter coats and/or nonperishable food items. Participants can earn up to a free two-month membership with two personal training sessions. Restrictions apply. For complete details e-mail Ryan@townsendretirement.com. For more information call 303-452-5986.
Bring in your old glasses to Samuel Baron’s Golden Vision Clinic, 2301 Ford St. Donate your glasses to be reused, recycled or to be given to those in need, as distributed by missions in various parts of the world. 303-278-2020.
A Pancake Breakfast, hosted by Belmar Optimist Club and Whole Foods Market to benefit Alameda High School, is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday at the Market at Belmar on West Alaska Drive. The cost is $5. For more information, please call 303-742-1520 or go to www.belmarcolorado.com.
VOLUNTEERS
ONGOING
The faith-based nonprofit Hospice of Covenant Care, 9101 Harlan St., Westminster, is seeking volunteers for friendly visits, helping hands with chores, office support and more. Learn about life while enriching the limited lives of others. Training starts in September. Contact Sally Carey at 303-731-8039 or hospicevolunteercolorado@covenantcareathome.org.
Volunteers needed to assist with Senior Wellness Clinics! Do you enjoy meeting people? Are you organized to a fault? Join the Visiting Nurse Association for monthly Senior Wellness clinics in local community sites. Complete volunteer training provided by VNA. For more information, please call VNA at 303-698-6387. Thank you for caring for seniors in the community.
Travelers Assistance Program at Denver International Airport is looking for caring, happy, compassionate people to join our volunteer program. We are a not-for-profit serving as DIA‘s social service agency. Our duties are varied and include delivering oxygen, meet-and-greets and assisting in any way needed. Our shifts are daily 8 to 1 and 1 to 5. You must be able to pass a fingerprint security check. We offer free parking. Please contact us if you‘re interested in a most rewarding volunteer experience at dentravler@aol.com or 303 342-0400.
SUPPORT GROUPS
ONGOING
A lung cancer support group meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Exempla Lutheran Medical Center. For more information and to register for this free support group please call AnswerLine at 303-689-4595.
Table Mountain Baptist Church, 16735 W. 63rd Place, Golden, is holding a H.O.P.E. addiction recovery program at 7 p.m. each Friday. Call 303-277-1125 for more information.
A monthly Alzheimer‘s support group is held on the third Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Learn from others who understand what you may be going through, how to cope and find needed resources. The group meets at the Nightingale Suites building, Springwood Retirement Campus, 12825 W. 5th Way, Arvada. Call 303-424-8777 with questions.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA) offers free meetings three times each week for people who want to free themselves from excess weight and/or obsessional thoughts about food and body image. FA is a 12-stop fellowship based on the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. FA meetings take place in Denver each Monday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 1820 Broadway; each Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, 2950 S. University Blvd.; and each Saturday from 9-10:30 a.m. at 2180 S. University Blvd.
A free chronic pain support group meets the second Wednesday of every month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at The First Presbyterian Church Sunday school building on 1707 West 16th Ave. in Golden in the room called „Room for one More“. The group is facilitated by Angel Medallis, a holistic health practitioner and psychotherapist and April Struck, a parish nurse. For any questions call April at 303-279-2776. Following the meeting is time for networking and prayer. All who suffer with chronic pain and/or illness are welcome. This group is sponsored by the Golden Valley Family of Churches.
West End Career Forum, an ongoing job search and career coaching support group, meets every other Monday morning, 10 to 11:30 a.m. and every other Tuesday evening, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Wystone’s World Teas event room, 7323 W. Alaska Drive (Belmar), Lakewood. Learn current, effective career transition and job search strategies, get support, inspiration and expand your network while enjoying unique teas from all over the world. Donna Lynch, MA, CCMC, a 20-year certified career and transition strategist facilitates this group. RSVP to Donna at 720-878-6176 or donnalynch.workwize@gmail.com. Cost is $10. Parking is free and ample directly across the street.
It‘s hard to know how to help someone who is going through a divorce. DivorceCare is a support group for people who are separated or divorced, and a new group is starting up at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday nights at Arvada Covenant Church. Call 303-422-1235 for more information.
For those suffering pain, burning, freezing, tingling and or numbness in feet or hands, The Lakewood Chapter of the Neuropathy Association would like to invite you to our support group meetings. We meet on the fourth Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. in The Lutheran Church of the Resurrection at 7100 W. Mississippi Ave., Lakewood. Call Jim Williams at 303-954-9914 for more information.
The Dynamic Counselors Serving Golden are offering a free support group for people looking for work and feeling lost, alone and hopeless. The group meets at noon every Wednesday 607 10th St., Suite 208, Golden. The meetings will begin Wednesday, Nov. 11 and run for six weeks. Professional counselors facilitate the one-hour weekly sessions. For more information, contact Bob Torgerson at 303-278-6669, Kate Heit at 303-277-9407, Linza Douglas at 720-272-2231 or Sally Bonkrude at 303-717-9580.
The Lakewood Group meets from 3 to 4:30 p.m. the fourth Saturday of the month at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection, 7100 W. Mississippi Ave, Lakewood. Call Jim Williams at 303-954-9914 for more information.
For adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Wings provides therapist-facilitated peer support groups in which survivors are believed, accepted, and no longer alone. There are currently three groups meeting in Lakewood—a group on Thursday afternoon and Thursday evening for women, and a Wednesday evening group for men. For more information contact the Wings office at 303-238-8660 or see the Web site at www.wingsfound.org.
Widowed Men and Women of America meets at 5:30 p.m. the second Tuesday of each month at the Lakewood Elks, 1455 Newland St. This group helps widowed individuals get back into the social world following the grieving process. 303-922 2037 or www.widowedamerica.org.