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Events for Professionals Serving Seniors

 

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Posting of events and other updates occur during the month. Karin Hall of Seniors Resource Guide sends eNewsletters and reminders about events for the three Denver Senior Coalitions. This email comes from Constant Contact and Karin Hall @ SeniorsResourceGuide.com. Contact Karin if you want to be added to the list.

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October 2017

October 2017
Denver Senior Coalitions has a New Logo Designed by Susan Clarke of Integral Design Group

“The Executive Board of the Denver Senior Coalitions made their decision for a logo for the Denver Senior Coalitions. The new logo reflects the goal to consolidate the Coalition Chapters so they operate as a single organizational entity under the name Denver Senior Coalitions …” – READ MORE
Learn more about Integral Design Group – CLICK HERE
Website: IntegralDesignGroup.com

October 2017 & Beyond

October 4, 2017 – Wednesday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
The Basics of Medicare and Medicaid
Location: Community First Foundation
Address: 5855 Wadsworth Bypass, Unit A, Arvada, CO
Boomers Leading Change presents Laura Boggs of Benefits in Action, who will speak about the basics of Medicare and Medicaid to help us better understand what are the qualifications, the timing, the process and procedures to access these benefits. Lunch and Learn – bring a brown bag. Event is from 8AM to 5PM.
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October 4, 2017 – Wednesday, 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Free Training from Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Abuse Prevention (CCERAP) Presents “The Signs and Symptoms of Mistreatment in Older Adults: The Role of the Attorney General’s Office in Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation Investigations”
Location: The Ranch – Larimer County Fair Grounds
Address: Thomas M McKee Building, 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland, CO
Plan to attend this informative event presented by Ali Thompson, Criminal Investigator with the Attorney General’s Office. Event is from 9AM to 11AM and sign-in begins at 8:30AM. Professional Development CEU’s are available. Registration available on the CCERAP website.
Register Now – CLICK HERE

October 9, 2017 – Monday, 10:00AM – 11:00AM
Boomers Leading Change Information Session
Location: The Forum Building, Spruce Conference Room
Address: 425 S. Cherry Street, Denver, CO
What if AGE really means AGEnt of change? Join us for an hour-long information session from 10AM to 11AM for an overview of Boomer volunteer activities, the Boomer Advocacy Academy, the AmeriCorps Encore program, Projects with a Purpose and the excellent training available to support you in your volunteer choice. Boomers Leading Change is a non-profit organization that harnesses the experience, energy and conviction of adults age 50+ towards improving the health and well-being in the lives of individuals and families across the seven county metro area. We are where experience meets impact.
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October 11, 2017 – Wednesday, 7:30AM – 3:30PM
Transcending the Norm – New Thoughts on Caring for Our Community
Location: Boulder Jewish Community Center
Address: 6007 Oreg Ave, Boulder
On Wednesday, Oct. 11th from 7:30-3:30 attend a timely educational program for community members; health care providers; partners of hospice, PACE and palliative care; and all those curious about how to live their best in the last years of life. Keynote Speaker Dr. Timothy G. Ihrig. Register online by Oct 4th. Call 303-604-5358 to pay by phone. $40 fee includes breakfast and lunch.
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October 11, 2017 – Wednesday, 9:00AM – 11:00AM
Free Training from Colorado Coalition for Elder Rights and Abuse Prevention (CCERAP) Presents “Guardianships, Powers of Attorney and other Decision Makers”
Location: Aurora City Hall, City Council Chambers
Address: 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO
Plan to attend this informative event presented by Kelsey Lesco from Disability Law Colorado. Event is from 9AM to 11AM and sign-in begins at 8:30AM. Professional Development CEU’s are available. Registration available on the CCERAP website.
Register Now – CLICK HERE

October 11, 2017 – Wednesday, 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Denver Senior Coalitions NORTHWEST Chapter Networking Meeting
Location: Covenant Village of Colorado
Address: 9221 Wadsworth Pkwy, Westminster, CO 80021
About the Meeting: This is the networking meeting for the NORTHWEST Chapter of the Denver Senior Coalitions. Meetings include continental breakfast, networking and then a speaker and presentation on a topic relevant to the senior industry. Visitors are welcome to attend a meeting and then are encouraged to join one or more of the Chapters. Bring business cards and literature to share – LEARN MORE

October 12, 2017 – Thursday, 9:30AM – 11:00AM
Denver Senior Coalitions SOUTH Chapter Networking Meeting
Location: Lincoln Meadows
Address: 10001 S. Oswego St Parker, CO 80134
About the Meeting: This is the networking meeting for the SOUTH Chapter of the Denver Senior Coalitions. Meetings include continental breakfast, networking and then a speaker and presentation on a topic relevant to the senior industry. Visitors are welcome to attend a meeting and then are encouraged to join one or more of the Chapters. Bring business cards and literature to share – LEARN MORE

October 17, 2017 – Wednesday, Noon – 1PM
Lunch & Learn – Reverse Mortgage Myths
Location: The Egg & I Restaurant
Address: 8025 Sheridan Boulevard, Arvada, CO
Please join us for a free lunch as Don presents the versatility of Reverse Mortgages and explains how this product may be the financial solution for borrowers in a wide variety of life situations. This seminar provides valuable information for borrowers, their family members/support systems and professionals. This course is now approved as 1 hour of Real Estate Continuing Education. Check-in begins at 11:30 am with time for Q & A following the presentation. Admission is free but seating is limited. Please RSVP to 303-469-1254.
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October 18, 2017 – Wednesday, 9:30AM – 11:30AM
Denver Senior Coalitions EAST Chapter Networking Meeting
Location: Garden Plaza or Aurora
Address: 14221 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
About the Meeting: This is the networking meeting for the EAST Chapter of the Denver Senior Coalitions. Meetings include continental breakfast, networking and then a speaker and presentation on a topic relevant to the senior industry. Visitors are welcome to attend a meeting and then are encouraged to join one or more of the Chapters. Bring business cards and literature to share – LEARN MORE

October 19, 2017 – Thursday, 1:00PM – 2:00PM
Special Event Series on Advance Care Planning – Unravel the Confusion
Location: Aurora Central Library – Small Community Room
Address: 14949 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012
This event will increase your comfort with documented plans that match your values in advance care planning. The gathering is for all ages from adults through boomers, seniors, professionals and medical deci-sion makers. If you are a healthcare agent for someone else you should attend!
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October 24, 2017 – Tuesday, 9:30 – 11:30
Southwest Coalition on Aging Networking Meeting
Location: Advantage Funeral Homes – Runyan Stevenson Chapel
Address: 6425 W. Alameda Ave. Lakewood, CO 80226
About the Meeting: This is the networking meeting for the SOUTHWEST Chapter of the Denver Senior Coalitions. Meetings include continental breakfast, networking and then a speaker and presentation on a topic relevant to the senior industry. Visitors are welcome to attend a meeting and then are encouraged to join one or more of the Chapters. Bring business cards and literature to share – LEARN MORE

October 25, 2017 – Wednesday, 8:00AM – 2:00PM
Caregiving Symposium from AARP
Location: Arvada Center
Address: 6901 Wadsworth Blvd, Arvada, CO 80003
Join other caregivers from 8AM to 2PM to learn about the beneficial community resources, service providers, and approaches to caregiving from experts in the field. Knowledge is power when it comes to caregiving. Bring your questions about respite care, collaborative care, end-of-life issues, self-care and in-home services. This event is free and lunch is provided. Please RSVP to 1-877-926-8300.
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October 25, 2017 – Wednesday, 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Colorado Initiative Kicks Off First Ever “Conversations on Aging” Regional Tour
Location: Fort Morgan, Morgan Community College
Address: 920 Barlow Rd, Fort Morgan, CO 80701
As part of its continued effort to prepare the state for the nearly 68 percent increase of people more than 65 years old by 2030, the State’s Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging (SAPGA) will begin a series of meetings across the state to gather input from local residents responding to, and building on, the Planning Group’s Initial Strategic Action Plan on Aging for Colorado, released this past November. The meetings are open to the public, with a special invitation extended to older adults, caregivers, service providers, elected officials and advocates who work with seniors. The Planning Group seeks opinions, suggestions and guidance on issues facing our aging public that it can use to support local initiatives that improve the lives of seniors in the area.
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October 25, 2017 – Wednesday, 2:00PM – 3:00PM
Special Event Series on Advance Care Planning – Unravel the Confusion
Location: Westminster College Hill Library – Conference Room
Address: 3705 W 112th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80031
This event will increase your comfort with documented plans that match your values in advance care planning. The gathering is for all ages from adults through boomers, seniors, professionals and medical deci-sion makers. If you are a healthcare agent for someone else you should attend!
View Event Flyer – CLICK HERE

October 26, 2017 – Thursday, 3:30PM – 5:30PM
Fall Fest Open House with Home Instead Senior Care
Location: Home Instead Senior Care
Address: 4704 Harlan Street, Suite 100, Denver, CO
Join Home Instead Senior Care’s owners and staff to celebrate the season. Grab a cocktail or cider, enjoy catered cuisine, enter our raffle and support the Colorado Alzheimer’s Association by bidding on some great donated items including an autographed Nuggets basketball, Elitch passes and a Lucky Strike bowling party!
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Website: HomeInstead.com/DenverNorth

October 30, 2017
Rocky Mountain Conference on Dementia
Location: Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center
Address: 7800 E Tufts Ave, Denver, CO 80237
The Rocky Mountain Conference on Dementia is the region’s premier one-day conference for people living with Mild Cognitive Impairment and early dementia, families, friends and health care professionals. Commit to a day filled with unique dementia specific education, information, support and resources. Registration opens in September. For more information go to alz.org/co or call 800-272-3900. The Colorado Alzheimer’s Chapter invites you to exhibit at the Rocky Mountain Conference on Dementia (formerly called Alzheimer’s Association Education Symposium) scheduled for October 30, 2017. Last year the event attracted 750 participants from across states. Typically there is an equal representation of both family caregivers and healthcare professionals. The one day conference offers educational sessions with specialized tracks designed to highlight relevant topics for Caregivers (both family and direct care professionals).
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November 2017

November 2, 2017 – Thursday, 1:00PM – 4:00PM
Colorado Initiative Kicks Off First Ever “Conversations on Aging” Regional Tour
Location: Mountain West Dental Institute
Address: 925 Lincoln St, Unit B, Denver, CO 80203
As part of its continued effort to prepare the state for the nearly 68 percent increase of people more than 65 years old by 2030, the State’s Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging (SAPGA) will begin a series of meetings across the state to gather input from local residents responding to, and building on, the Planning Group’s Initial Strategic Action Plan on Aging for Colorado, released this past November. The meetings are open to the public, with a special invitation extended to older adults, caregivers, service providers, elected officials and advocates who work with seniors. The Planning Group seeks opinions, suggestions and guidance on issues facing our aging public that it can use to support local initiatives that improve the lives of seniors in the area.
View Event Flyer – CLICK HERE

November 3 – 5, 2017 – Friday, 7:00AM – 6:00PM
Voices in Aging (VIA) – The Business of Aging
Location: The Westin Denver Downtown
Address: 1672 Lawrence Street, Denver , CO
Unparalleled societal aging and longevity demand creative and innovative responses from businesses positioning themselves to thrive in this marketplace. Businesses serving older adults need an understanding of the older consumer and the adaptations in product functions, service design, marketing and ethical considerations that are necessary for success. The Business of Aging VIA Sessions will provide opportunities for attendees to interact with subject matter experts, coaches and other participants to explore and analyze their own businesses through the lens of our changing age demographic. Participants will be encouraged to develop the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies needed for decision making, problem-solving and imagination that are most valued in today’s successful aging enterprises. Attendees will review their own businesses, identify areas for improvement, develop specific objectives and incorporate new opportunities. The VIA Sessions incorporate a team approach using a World Café and workshop format over 2 days, with exciting opportunities to begin the conversations prior to the live sessions and continue them after the live sessions end.
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November 3, 2017 – Friday, 8AM – 4:30PM
2017 Age Well Conference
Location: Plaza Convention Center
Address: 1850 Industrial Circle, Longmont, CO 80501
The Age Well Conference is an annual event for professionals from Colorado’s front range and beyond to meet, learn and discuss ongoing and emerging issues and trends in aging. This year will include three session tracks: Health & Wellness, Tech & Innovation, and Aging in Community, featuring 10 sessions by over a dozen esteemed local and national presenters. New this year, the “experience hall” will feature exhibitors interspersed with interactive and engaging activities for the audience. Join us and our growing community of professionals, businesses and organizations that serve, study, or care for older adults. Register or become a Sponsor today!
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November 4, 2017 – Saturday
Bessie’s Hope Bowl-a-Rama Benefit
Location: Event is being held at 3 Different Locations in the greater Denver Area
Plan to attend Bessie’s Hope Bowl-a-Rama Benefit for at-risk youth and nursing home residents. The event is on Sat, Nov 4th and there are 3 locations to choose from. Check-in and pizza is from 12:30 to 1:10 and bowling and awards is from 1:30 to 3:30. There is a minimum of $40 to participate which includes pizza, 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental and goodie bag. All bowlers, except sponsored teams are required to bring donation bingo form to check-in or create an online fundraising page. Go to the Bessie’s Hope website to register your team and choose a bowling location and get your Bowling Bingo form.
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Website: Bessies Hope.org

November 15, 2017 – Wednesday
Colorado Senior Lobby Citizen Lobbyist Training at the State Capitol
Location: The Colorado State Capitol
Address: 200 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80203
Our Colorado Senior Lobby Citizen Lobbyist Training is “non-partisan citizen lobbyist training” for someone who wants to influence policy and not just discuss policy. The event is at the State Capitol (enter on the south side) from 10AM to Noon with networking starting in the morning at 9AM. For networking at 9:00AM, meet in the cafeteria in the basement of The Capitol. You can purchase refreshments and network. Before our Citizen Lobbyist Training starts at 10:00AM, you can explore the Capitol. The training will take place on the 3rd floor in Senate Committee Room 352, 3rd Floor. Bring a notebook to take notes at the training and a capped water bottle. Water can also be purchased in the cafeteria. We will have handouts for the Citizen Lobbyist Training session.
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November 16, 2017 – Thursday, 7:00PM – 8:00PM
Aging on Your Terms – Making Your Golden Years Golden
Location: Aurora Municipal Building – Aspen Room
Address: 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012
Join us as a panel of professionals discuss financial planning for long term care, legal issues for aging, navigating living facilities and financial solutions with reverse mortgage. Time for Q & A as well. Event is from 7PM to 8PM. For more information or if you have questions call 303-588-1335.
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2017 Events for Boomers, Seniors & Family Caregivers
Find Events, Activities and Senior Expos for Boomers and Seniors on Seniors Resource Guide. Be sure to submit your consumer events for the Denver, Colorado Springs, Boulder & Northern Colorado and Pueblo areas or find a senior-oriented event to attend.
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