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June 2018 Page 19 dancers, and she is considered one of the best teachers in Denver! Cost: Residents $5 and non-residents $8 per person to be paid at the door.  AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS: Monday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Check with your insurance carrier for details regarding a possible discount of up to 15% on your auto insurance after completion of this class. Cost: $15 per person for AARP members or $20 for non-members to be paid at class. Sign up in advance at the Activities Desk.  ICE CREAM SOCIAL BENEFIT hosted by WG CHAPTER OF CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS : Tuesday, July 10, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join us at our Annual Ice Cream Social featuring the VFW Band. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Come and enjoy ice cream with cake, pie or cobbler and listen to the band! All proceeds benefit the Children's Hospital of Colorado. Cost: Tickets are $6 in advance at the Activities Desk and, if not sold out, will be sold at the door.  DAY OF FASHION with TAYLOR MARIE’S . “Your Fashion. Your Style. Your Place.” Wednesday, July 11, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Due to the excitement and interest at our May luncheon’s fashion show, we’ve asked Jennifer Thomas to return with her fun line of clothing from Taylor Marie’s. There are styles and sizes for everyone ranging from PS to 2XL. You will be able to enter a drawing to win a $25 gift card. Cash, check or credit cards are accepted.  THE GREAT COURSES – THE AMERICAN WEST: HISTORY, MYTH AND LEGACY. Join us for this three-part series on July 17, July 31 and August 7 at 6 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. How much does the real American West reflect the exploits of Clint Eastwood and John Wayne? Do we fully understand the impact of Western expansion upon the Native Americans? What was it really like to be a cowboy? How does the portrayal of women in the west differ from the reality? And E V E N T S , E N T E R T A I N M E N T & T R I P S W I N D S O R H A P P E N I N G S continued continued from page 18 the Wild West was known for its violence, but it wasn’t only Matt Dillion facing a lone gunman, stagecoach gunfights or train robberies. Award- winning professor Patrick N. Allitt contrasts for us the Hollywood hype with the real diversity and grandeur – and grit – of the people and events that shaped the actual West, and the romance it created. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.  ALWAYS ON TUESDAY LUNCHEON – HISTORY OF THE LOWRY AIR FORCE BASE: Tuesday, July 17, at 11:45 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Lowry has changed dramatically since 1938 when it was originally the home of the new Lowry Air Force base. The history of Lowry is remarkable and the redevelopment of Lowry through 2018 has made it almost unrecognizable compared to its original layout. This presentation of Lowry Air Force Base’s history includes images and firsthand experience from a longtime military officer and local resident of the area, Bob Richardson. We welcome you and your friends to learn and take a ride through Lowry's history as well as an opportunity to educate others about your memories and experience. Lunch Menu: Enjoy a delicious Cobb Salad, Roll & Butter, Coffee or Tea and Ice Cream. Cost:  $15 per person. Tickets available at the Activities Desk through July 13.  GALAPAGOS ISLAND, ATRAVELER’S DREAM LOCATION : Wednesday, July 18, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join Bob Evans for this fascinating virtual tour of the Galapagos Island. These islands and the surrounding ocean are a stunning wildlife sanctuary administered by the government of Ecuador for a variety of wild creatures. Many of these are unique to the Galapagos while others visit this area on their migrations. Our program tours the islands, with superb images of the animals and plant life, as well as an introduction to the geology and the human history of the archipelago. Our presenter, Bob, is a freelance nature and travel photographer who has been exploring and photographing for more than 40 years. FREE . Please sign up at the Activities Desk.  ACTIVE MINDS – THE VIOLIN, FOUR MAGICAL STRINGS : Thursday, July 19, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The idea is simple: A Coming this Summer: THE JERSEYS Thursday, June 28, 7 p.m., Auditorium At last, we have booked this very popular Denver group to perform at WG! Touted as one of the best performing groups in the Mile High City, this group will entertain you. If you aren’t familiar, The Jerseys specialize in the music of Frankie Valli and the hits from the ‘50s through today. Don’t miss out! You too can say “Oh, What A Night!” Cost: $15 per person. Purchase tickets at the Activities Desk. Don’t delay. Cash bar will be available. THE HAZEL MILLER BAND Tuesday, July 31, 7 p.m., Auditorium We are so excited to have Hazel and her Band return to our stage! She will be playing a variety of genres with her talented band members. Cost: $18 per person. Tickets available at the Activities Desk. Cash bar will be available. Warning: This show sold out last year and it will sell out again. DO NOT WAIT TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS! continued on page 20 Photo from B.J. Barnes