Windsor Gardens Life

Windsor Life Page 20 W I N D S O R H A P P E N I N G S continued E V E N T S , E N T E R T A I N M E N T & T R I P S string stretched over a piece of wood will create a note when plucked or bowed. Press down with a finger and the note will sound higher. Add more strings and bingo – you have a violin. Or a cello or any of a number of stringed instruments. The concept goes way back in time, as we'll discover in this music-filled Active Minds program. From the era of ancient, wandering troubadours to the brilliance of today's concert-hall virtuosos, we'll trace the violin's history and listen to sweet melodies through the ages. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. This program is being brought to you by Windsor Gardens, Springbrooke Retirement and Assisted Living, Porter Adventist Hospital, Paradyme Mortgage Inc, Garden Plaza of Aurora and Active Minds®.  WG COMMUNITY ‘GARAGE’ SALE: Friday, July 20, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, July 21, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the AUDITORIUM  COLORADO FEEDING KIDS, THE NEWEST OPTIMIST COMMUNITY PROJECT : Tuesday, July 24, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Did you know that nearly one in seven Colorado children live in poverty? And nearly one in five Colorado kids may not know when or where they will get their next meal. Join the Optimists in welcoming Ken Bradley, Executive Director for Colorado Feeding Kids, which purchases rice, soy, dehydrated vegetable, macaroni and vitamins in bulk to pack into individual nutritious meals – at a low cost of 25 cents per serving. Ken will talk about the organization and what they have managed to accomplish thus far, but most importantly what their goals are for the unmet needs that still exist. Learn about the food packs and how they are put together.  Imagine how many kids could be fed if every Windsor Gardens resident gave $1. We will take donations (of any size) toward our goal of raising money that day and every day forward until October 20. And we are looking for volunteers to assist us in putting the packs together right here at home on October 20 in CENTERPOINT. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Light refreshments will be served.  REFUSE TO BE A VICTIM SEMINAR: This is a two-part seminar on Wednesday, July 25, and Friday, July 27, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. We can all pinpoint times where we’ve made ourselves an easy target – whether it was keeping our heads buried in our phones, parking in a dimly lit area at night, or leaving our houses or cars unlocked. But there are many more, less obvious situations that can make us vulnerable as well. The Refuse to be a Victim  seminar discusses these situations and how to avoid them. Topics covered: mental preparedness, home security, travel security, physical security, psychology of continued from page 19 criminals, automotive security, cyber security and personal protection. Cost for this class to cover materials is $10, which may be paid at the Activities Desk  FAIRMOUNT PRESENTATION – DECISIONS! DECISIONS! Thursday, July 26, at 1:30 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT. You don't know what you don't know. And the time to find out is NOT when you are emotional and distressed. Come join us for a lighthearted (yet, important) discussion on the myriad of decisions that need to be made when someone dies. Deciding to join us will be the first in a series of good decisions. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.  WINDSOR SOCIAL GROUP: Friday July 27, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. Join us for our first Windsor Gardens Social Group monthly gathering. We will have a variety of music, good conversation and once in a while a line dance to join or learn together. If you’re not into the "bar scene", karaoke or formal dance activities, you can join other fun-seeking neighbors here. Bring your favorite snacks and a non-alcoholic beverage. Our regular meeting day will be the last Friday of the month, same time and location.  HAZEL MILLER BAND IN CONCERT: Tuesday, July 31, at 7 p.m. in the 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. Don’t wait to buy your tickets! COMING EVENTS Optimists Picnic Fundraiser for the Boys Ranch Youth Connect Foundation August 11 Shred-It September 22 Craft Fair November 16 & 17 D A N C E S  2ND FRIDAY NIGHT BALLROOM DANCE: Tom Yook returns to his usual night this month. Enjoy his music on Friday, June 8, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Our sponsors will be Harvard Square and Fairmount. Cost: $5 per resident; $8 for non-residents.  MONTHLY SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE on the last Saturday of the month from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. TNT (Terry Narona Titans) will entertain on June 30 in the AUDITORIUM. It’s sure to be a fun night of dancing and music! Cost: FREE for WG residents with I.D.; non-residents $8 per person.  LINE DANCE ROUNDUP! Join us on Saturday, July 7, at 7 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM for our Summer Line Dance. Instructor Patty Clark will be leading the dance and teaching too! If you haven’t taken Patty’s classes or danced at one of our dances you really should attend. Patty and her husband Chris are exhibition line 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.