Holly Creek Retirement Community

Conductorcise Coming to Holly Creek Retirement Community!

2011-05-20T10:42:00.000-07:00

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Holly Creek will be hosting Conductorcise on Wednesday, June 15th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Relieve stress, build aerobic stamina, and shed unwanted pounds, while imagining yourself leading a symphony orchestra.

With CONDUCTORCISE®, you can strengthen your heart and open your ears. Maestro David Dworkin leads participants as they enjoy a natural, invigorating upper body workout, learn basic conducting techniques, improve listening skills, and find out about the lives and work of the great composers.

The uniqueness of CONDUCTORCISE® is born out of natural body movement and our physical response to music. Participants are made aware of rhythm, form, color through use of instruments, and the creative process. The music ranges widely, from marches by John Philip Sousa and Johann Strauss to beloved concert, ballet, and operatic classics of Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and Dvorak to brilliant showpieces by Offenbach, Rimsky-Korsakov and Copland.

Source: www.conductorcise.com

RSVP today at 720-266-5611 or at hsalazar@clcmail.org.

Holly Creek Hosts 'Age to Perfection'

2011-05-10T14:03:00.000-07:00

Record Crowd Gathers to “Age to Perfection!”
By: Pam Sullivan

Centennial, CO – More than 320 supporters joined Christian Living Communities (CLC) on April 28 to enjoy healthy foods and wines aimed to help guests Age to Perfection while raising money for a worthy cause. The event of the same name celebrates area seniors, who like a fine wine, improve with age.

The evening at CLC’s Holly Creek began with an inspiring program honoring two individuals who perfectly exemplify the active and involved senior lifestyle as CLC bestowed the Community Enrichment Award upon Dr. Richard and Mrs. Marilyn Anema. The lively couple has a lengthy volunteer career in disaster response management and helping people in need while volunteering with organizations such as the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee and Volunteers in Action. At 81 and 80 years old the volunteering duo has no intention of slowing down saying they hope to continue “Aging to Perfection” by helping others as an extension of their faith.

The Anemas then kicked off a fierce 45 minutes in which four teams competed for year-long bragging rights in the Aged to Perfection Cooking Competition. AMG National Trust Bank, HUB International Insurance, Senior Care of Colorado and a team sponsored by the CLC Board of Directors paired with Executive Chef’s from CLC’s three senior communities to vie for top honors. Each team was tasked with creating two appetizers and one dessert; one of which had to include the secret ingredient – healthy grains.

After a flurry of activity, team cheers and all around good fun judges selected the “Men in Black,” a team comprised of CLC Board members paired with the Executive Chef and Associated Executive Director of The Johnson Center and Village CLC community.

The evening wasn’t just about sampling more than 25 delectable gourmet, healthy hors d’oeuvers and a wide area of elegant wines– it was also filled with fund raising as guests enjoyed their own competition for that special silent and live auction item they just couldn’t leave without. The event netted $34,000- earmarked to construct a new Adult Day Service at Christian Living Communities Clermont Park campus in southeast Denver. Adult Day Services provides purpose-filled days for seniors and respite for family caregivers; it is often a more affordable care option.

Omnicare Pharmacy lent their support as Presenting Sponsor bringing CLC a bit closer to its $350,000 goal needed to build the new Adult Day Service.

Christian Living Communities is a not-for-profit senior care organization touching more than a 1,000 senior lives at three communities and through Home Care and Adult Day Services. For more information regarding Christian Living Communities, please call 720.974.3555 or visit www.ChristianLivingCommunities.org.

A Health Club for the Mind, Body, and Spirit

2011-03-08T13:32:00.000-08:00

Older Adult Lifelong Learning:
A Health Club for the Mind, Body, and Spirit
by Nancy Merz Nordstrom, M.Ed.

Imagine the excitement of exploring the historical and cultural treasures of the Tuscan countryside, the thrill of taking part in a lively discussion about the life and works of Vincent Van Gogh, or the satisfaction that comes from helping a reluctant student discover the value of education. There's no doubt such experiences would spice up your life. The good news is that all this can be yours by indulging in lifelong learning.

Thanks to a vast array of opportunities available in the lifelong learning world today, older adults now have the chance to make their later years far more exciting than they ever dreamed possible. Incorporating lifelong learning into the "After-50" years means minds will be more stimulated, bodies more active, and spirits more fulfilled.

A healthy Mind/Body/Spirit connection is critical to getting the most out of life at any age. As people age, however, this connection becomes even more important. Lifelong learning, as older adults are discovering, can help strengthen that connection.

A study conducted for AARP by Roper Starch Worldwide, Inc. in 1999 bears this out. It showed that over 90% of surveyed adults age 50 and over do plan to continue learning as they age. When asked why, participants said they wanted to keep up with what's going on in the world. They also wanted to continue their personal and spiritual growth, and have fun by learning something new.

Although informal lifelong learning takes place regularly, this article focuses on three of the more structured or formal ways to reap the numerous benefits of lifelong learning. For example, older adults can take non-credit classes on almost any topic at local lifelong learning programs. They can also learn and explore the world through educational travel programs. Or, they can choose to give back to their communities by using their skills and experiences to help enrich the lives of others through meaningful civic service. Lifelong learning is really all about ways to keep the mind, body, and spirit stimulated, challenged, and fully engaged in the "After-50" years.

There are good reasons to do so. Research during the 1990s, a decade of pioneering brain research, proved that a stimulated mind promotes a healthy brain. The studies were conducted at many research facilities including Harvard, Duke, and Johns Hopkins Universities and showed that keeping brains stimulated helps retain mental alertness as people age. The brain's physical anatomy actually responds to enriching mental activities. Scientists have discovered that the brain, even an aging brain, can grow new connections and pathways when challenged and stimulated.
These studies point out the value of incorporating lifelong learning into later lives. Albert Einstein, Claude Monet, Arturo Toscanini, Hume Cronyn, and Pablo Casals, as well as many others, were all productive and vibrant well into old age. Every day that they used their skills and talents to produce great works, they were learning.

In the words of Dr. Paul Nussbaum, Director of the Aging Research and Education Center in Pittsburgh, PA, "Every time your heart beats, 25% of that blood goes right to the brain. But while exercise is critical, it may be education that is more important. In the 21st century, education and information may become for the brain what exercise is for the heart." Just like the human heart, brains need to be nurtured. Lifelong learning, then, is like a health club for the brain.
Finally, lifelong learning engages the spirit. It provides the needed social interaction that is often lacking as people age. Older adults join lifelong learning programs as much for the social aspects as for the learning. Outdoor programs, field trips, luncheons, parties, and travel-far and near-give mature adults the opportunity to make new friends, engage in stimulating give-and-take discussion, and share in life's ups and downs with like-minded people. Life gets a little overwhelming at times. How better to get through those challenges than by sharing them with other lifelong learners?

Making lifelong learning part of one's later years also fosters a sense of personal empowerment and, increased self-esteem. It ensures continued growth and intellectual stimulation, leading to a more fulfilling, enjoyable, and enriched lifestyle. So, lifelong learning is truly a health club for the spirit as well.

Lifelong learners discover that their intellectual, social, spiritual and physical horizons have expanded beyond any previous expectations. David, a lifelong learner from New York, concurs. "We have a fantastic program for personal discovery," he says. "We base everything on the belief that our capacity to learn and grow does not decrease as our years increase. In fact, through learning and the adventures we embark on, we actually embrace self-fulfillment."

Lifelong learning after age 50 is vitally important. It helps develop natural abilities, immerses people in the wonders of life, stimulates natural curiosity about the world, increases wisdom, enables people to use their experience to make the world a better place, and helps older adults face the inevitable changes of society.

Without a doubt, lifelong learning is truly a health club for the mind, body, and spirit. Using this health club every day ensures that older lives will be richer and more fulfilled.

Nancy Merz Nordstrom, M.Ed., is the author of Learning Later, Living Greater: The Secret for Making the Most of Your After-50 Years, available in July, 2006 at local and online booksellers. For more information, visit www.learninglater.com. Nancy also directs the Elderhostel Institute Network, North America's largest educational network for older adults. More than 350 lifelong learning institutes with over 150,000 members are affiliated with the Network.
http://www.seniorcitizensguide.com/articles/activities/lifelong_learning.htm

Holly Creek Seniors Share Secrets to a Long and Happy Marriage

2011-02-09T15:42:00.000-08:00

When you add the combined total number of years three couples from the Holly Creek Retirement Community have been married, you get a nice even and big number: 200.

The adage “with age comes wisdom” was put to the test as these three couples were asked to share their thoughts and insights on the secrets to a long and happy marriage.

Sylvia and Frank Velzen are the “newlyweds” of the group. They have only been married for 63 years. Audrey and Jim Watson follow with 67 years of marriage, and Jenot and Sandy Mills lead the pack with 70.

In a day and age when getting divorced is as easy and almost as common as getting a cup of coffee at Starbucks, the Velzens, Watsons and Mills share their experiences and wisdom that can only be gained by 200 years of marriage.

Shared Experiences
“It hasn’t always been peaches and cream,” recalls Jenot Mills. “Raising a young child alone while Sandy was serving in the war was tough, but we got through it and we’ve been blessed many times over.”

World War II it turns out was a pivotal event for all three couples. The men all served during the war, while Jenot and Audrey, married at the time, managed their homes back in the states. The dangers these men faced while in the service weighed heavily on the minds of their ladies.

In the case of Audrey and Jim Watson, who married after Jim finished basic training, the dangers of war were all too real. While flying a mission over Berlin, Jim, who was a bombardier on a B-17, was struck by shrapnel from an anti-aircraft shell. Severely injured, he spent the next 14 months in a hospital.

Another common denominator all three couples share is the growth of their families post-war.

Jim and Audrey have two children, a son and daughter, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In fact, they moved to Holly Creek to be closer to their children.

Frank and Sylvia have three children: two sons and a daughter, and now have four grandchildren.

Sandy and Jenot have two daughters and two sons. They have been blessed with 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

A third similarity of these three couples is they have stayed active during retirement, and have traveled extensively.

Jim Watson, who retired from Toro after 45 years to start a turf-consulting business, has the most miles under his belt.

“I’ve been to practically every country in Europe as well as Australia, South Africa, Japan and China. Where ever there is a golf course, I’ve probably been there.” Audrey has accompanied or met up with Jim on post-retirement trips to Australia, Greece and Germany.

Frank and Sylvia lived in Panama and Portugal after Frank retired from a 37-year career with Keebler. “If you want great food and great views, visit Portugal,” said Sylvia.

Sandy and Jenot spent many miles on the road visiting their children and grandchildren across the country. Although they no longer travel, they enjoy the frequent visits from family who visit them at Holly Creek.

Secrets to a Long and Happy Marriage
So what are their secrets to a long and happy marriage?

“There are no secrets,” said Audrey Watson. “It takes a lot of tolerance and a lot of luck. If you don’t have tolerance, you’re in trouble.”

“It doesn’t hurt to have a sense of humor,” added Jim Watson.

Jenot agreed. “Having a sense of humor is probably the most important thing to staying married 70 years.”

According to Sandy Mills, “respect your spouse and don’t be critical of one another. Be sure to notice the little things your spouse does. Don’t say, ‘Gee honey, that’s a lousy looking hairdo.”

For Frank and Sylvia Velzen, their faith in God has always been the cornerstone of their relationship.

“You must love and care for each other in good times and in difficult times,” said Frank.

“It’s also important to live within your means and budget for the things you truly need,” added Sylvia.

By Chuck Montera

Located in Centennial, Colorado, seniors have been calling the Holly Creek Retirement Community home for more than five years. Holly Creek offers both independent and assisted living, along with a variety of health services including skilled nursing and memory care support. For more information, visit www.hollycreekretirementcommunity.com or call 303-713-9004.

Holly Creek Residents interviewed for Te Ata Fisher Documentary

2011-01-25T09:36:00.000-08:00

Film to Profile Famous Native-American Storyteller Te Ata Fisher

Most family trees contain a famous ancestor somewhere along the branches of time. But how many of us can say we are directly related to one of the most famous and prolific Native-American storytellers of the 20th century?

That’s a claim two Holly Creek residents can proudly make. First cousins Taloah Thorpe and Dorothy Powell are the nieces of Te Ata Fisher, a member of the Chickasaw Nation who entertained President Franklin D. Roosevelt and King George VI of Britain through song, dance and storytelling. The current movie, “The King’s Speech” is based on George VI.

Born in 1895, Te Ata, which means “Bearer of the Morning” in Chickasaw, spent much of her 99 years telling the stories and folklore of her people to local and worldwide audiences.

Te Ata shared her gift of storytelling on the Chautauqua circuit in the 1920s – a lecture circuit used by entertainers, politicians and religious leaders before the advent of widespread radio broadcasts. Her marriage in 1933 to Clyde Fisher, a naturalist and eventual curator of the Haden Planetarium, brought her into the elite social circles of New York. That same year, Te Ata performed at President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first state dinner. That same decade, she toured Europe and performed for royal families and heads of state.

In early January, a Chickasaw Nation documentary film crew travelled to Holly Creek to interview Taloah and Dorothy on their recollections of Te Ata.

“We are trying to interview all of Te Ata’s living relatives and acquaintances in order to tell the story of this remarkable woman,” said documentary producer Joey Lansdale.

“It wasn’t until high school when I realized the significance and importance of my aunt,” said Taloah. “Traditional American-Indian life was a beautiful life, and my aunt educated many people about our ways through stories, songs and dance.”

According to Lansdale, Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby has been instrumental in making Te Ata’s documentary possible.

“Governor Anoatubby has been a champion of this project since day one and his support helped make this documentary possible,” said Landsdale.

Lansdale plans on interviewing 12 more people this year, as well as reviewing film and photos of Te Ata’s performances. When finished, the documentary will be made available to public broadcasting stations and The History Channel. The Chickasaw Nation is also planning a motion picture on Te Ata, with hopes of production beginning this year.

“My aunt wanted me to follow in her footsteps and also become a storyteller, but there is only one Te Ata,” said Taloah. “She was an inspiration to everyone she met, from heads of state to the little girls who called her aunt.”

According to Taloah, which means “Song Bird” in Chickasaw, both she and her cousin Dorothy did follow in their aunt’s footsteps.

“Dorothy has a wonderful imagination and was a great creative writer,” she said. “I think she got that from Te Ata. I attended the Oklahoma College for Women, which is the same university Te Ata attended. She instilled in me the value of education and sharing knowledge to improve the lives of others.”

Story submitted by Chuck Montera

Masterpiece Living at Holly Creek Retirement Community

2011-01-04T14:42:00.000-08:00

Time to Take Charge
By Teresa Amaral Beshwate, MPH

An author whose name is unknown to me wrote, "If there are no defined goals for improvement, then the expectation is decline." This concept is at the core of Masterpiece Living philosophy. Standing still is not possible - we are either on a path of improvement or decline, and the choice is ours each day.

The MacArthur Foundation researchers proved, over many years and with a great deal of scientific research, that it is never too late to shape your future, to be old is not to be sick, and successful aging does not depend on genetics alone. In short, research says that older adults can grow, and how successfully we age depends primarily on the choices we make today.

What choices will you make today? What change have you been thinking about making to your daily routine but just haven't taken action yet? What is your conscience saying that you ought to do this week - or better yet, your friends and loved ones?

Many residents who have participated in the Masterpiece Living Lifestyle Inventory have mentioned "It is interesting to see myself on paper" and "I know I need to...(eat more vegetables/sign up for fitness classes/stretch my muscles more often/find a new volunteer opportunity etc.) and just hadn't gotten to it yet." Participating in the Masterpiece Living Lifestyle Inventory is a unique opportunity to see where you are, compare it to where you want to be, set specific goals, accomplish your goals and re-assess in a year's time.

WWII Vets at Holly Creek Retirement Community Skype

2010-11-12T10:20:00.000-08:00

On Veteran's Day, Holly Creek Retirement Community chatted via Skype with a soldier fighting in Afghanistan. Holly Creek Veterans were able to ask questions and send their words of thanks. Denver's Fox 31 News came to Holly Creek to cover this great story!

AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill at Holly Creek Retirement Community

2010-10-31T20:10:00.000-07:00

How does the AlterG Work?

Originally conceived by Dr. Robert Whalen to design effective exercise regimens for NASA's astronauts, Differential Air Pressure (DAP) technology has been adapted by AlterG for use in training and rehabilitation. Cleared by the FDA in 2008, the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill is a medical device that can be used for rehabilitation of lower extremity injuries, treatment of neurological conditions, weight reduction, aerobic conditioning, and general training to combat the diseases of aging.

By using air in a pressure-controlled chamber to gently lift the user, unweighting is achieved in the AlterG. Precise calibration using patented technology allows for very specific unweighting from 100-20% of the users body weight in 1% increments; something no other unweighting modality can do.

Clinical studies show that the AlterG can help decrease ground reaction forces in walking and running. Unweighting the lower body with our treadmills allow for the protection of healing tissue, while encouraging range of motion and closed-kinetic chain activity. Early incorporation of the AlterG in and the rehabilitation program helps to prevent disuse atrophy and encourages more rapid return of motor control. The restoration of normal gait mechanics is paramount to optimal recovery and can be accelerated by our patented unweighting technology.

Source: www.alter-g.com

Mark your calendars! On November 16th Holly Creek Retirement Community will be hosting free demonstrations of the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill. For more information, call 720-266-5611.

103 CLC Walkers Meet at City Park

2010-10-06T11:10:00.000-07:00

Although it was an overcast morning, City Park in downtown Denver was packed for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Memory Walk. Thousands came together the morning of September 18 in support of Alzheimer’s research and education. Christian Living Communities (CLC) family and friends were recruited to join a team of over one hundred walkers, helping us to reach and exceed our goal for walkers. With the support of residents, families, and employees, the team also surpassed the $10,000 goal. As of Monday after the race, CLC had raised $11,493 with money still coming in. Fundraising events such as a gala at Holly Creek, prize boxes at the Johnson Center, a waffle breakfast at The Village, a competition amongst floors at Clermont Park, and so much more contributed to the great success we had this year.

Submitted by: The Memory Walk 2010 Committee

Masterpiece Living at Holly Creek!

2010-09-26T13:30:00.000-07:00

What is Masterpiece Living?
Masterpiece Living is a research based, measurable and whole person approach to successful aging. It assists older adults to remain independent and grow; communities to become places where older adults will age successfully.

What is the Successful Aging Philosophy?
The successful aging philosophy espouses a lifestyle that maximizes function and productivity. By actively seeking ways to enhance the physical, mental, social and spiritual components of our lives, this approach reduces risks to independence.

Please join us this week to learn more about Holly Creek Retirement Community and Masterpiece Living. Call 720-266-5611 to RSVP!

Masterpiece Living at Holly Creek

2010-09-10T09:19:00.000-07:00

You are invited to attend one of our three events for Masterpiece Living at Holly Creek. Space is limited so make your reservations today! Call 720-266-5611 or email hsalazar@clcmail.org. We look forward to seeing you later this month!

CCRCs Segment on Fox Business News

2010-08-19T11:58:00.000-07:00

CCRCs Segment on Fox Business News

Holly Creek in the Denver Post

2010-07-14T08:09:00.000-07:00

Holly Creek Retirement Community was in the Sunday edition of the Denver Post. The article was about a great program called "Toys for God's Kids" which was founded by Marlin Dorhout. Holly Creek, along with other retirement communities, is an active part of this program which has made over 289,000 wooden toy cars. Click here to read the article.

Happenings at Holly Creek!

2010-07-06T10:37:00.000-07:00

Holly Creek Retirement Community enjoyed a trip to Red Rocks Amphitheater to see the Colorado Symphony perform. Last Monday, 20 residents enjoyed a relaxing ride to Morrison with front seat accomodations at Red Rocks! They enjoyed all-time favorites including John Williams’ Adventures on Earth from ET, Berlioz’ Roman Carnival Overture, Barber’s Essay No. 2, Sousa’s Stars and Stripes Forever and Copland’s Fanfare for the Common Man, as well as selections from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 and much more.

On Thursday, we had 15 residents who went to the Rockies baseball game. They had cool weather and great seats and the Rockies beat the Cardinals in a 4-2 game. It was a fun afternoon taking in a game.

The next trip scheduled is for our folks who enjoy testing their luck. We will be heading to Blackhawk on July 13th! There are so many great excursions and trips that we plan every month. If you would like to learn more about our upcoming events please click here!

Toys for God's Kids

2010-07-06T08:48:00.000-07:00

Toys put smiles on children’s faces all over the world. The volunteers at Holly Creek were recently asked by the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging (CFCA) to produce 400 hundred wooden cars through the “Toys for God’s Kids” program for a trip they were taking to Guatemala. CFCA believe in the potential of people living in poverty. They support and encourage children, their families and the aging in 23 countries. When they visited Guatemala recently, they handed out the cars made by Holly Creek residents. Their story will be featured in the Denver Post this week. To learn more about CFCA click here!

Holly Creek residents have made over 32,000 cars that have been sent all over the world including Iraq, Afghanistan, Haiti and the latest box of cars going to children in Guatemala.

Where do you get your news?

2010-06-04T14:09:00.000-07:00

Please take this short survey to let us know what radio and television stations you tune into. This is valuable information for Holly Creek and we look forward to seeing your response. You will also have an opportunity to win a $50 gift card for The Elephant Bar!

Click here to take the survey!

Friends of Holly Creek Program Unveiled

2010-05-06T15:51:00.000-07:00

On May 5th Holly Creek unveiled the Friends of Holly Creek program along with original artwork in the town center called River of Life created by artist, Sandy Jackson.

The Friends of Holly Creek program creates an avenue for Holly Creek residents, family and friends to contribute to the enrichment and future of the community.

In celebration of becoming a Friend of Holly Creek, we have created an original art work on display in the Town Center in lasting recognition of the generous gifts received. The artwork selected represents the continuation of life and celebrates our state’s beautiful water features.

Holly Creek is going green!

2010-04-16T07:44:00.000-07:00

Holly Creek celebrated Earth Day a little early this year!

On April 15th Holly Creek provided a vendor fair for its residents and visitors and the theme was “On our way to a greener community”.

Information was provided by vendors on how the community was built with an emphasis on energy conservation and what we have started and will start in the future with regards to social responsibilities to our environment.

Dining Services Department’s Social Responsibility Commitments are:
o Commitment to All Natural and Organic Foods
o Commitment to Sustainable Coffee
o Commitment to Cage-Free Shell Eggs
o Commitment to Sustainable Dairy
o Commitment to Sustainable Seafood
o Commitment to Disposable Products

Holly Creek will be transitioning to CFL bulbs this year with an annual savings in energy costs to the community of over $119,000.00. Residents were treated to seeing many finds of CFL bulbs that are available now for home use.

Holly Creek will be eliminating disposal cups and to-go containers and going to reusable cups and to-go containers, saving the community over $23,000.00 per year

Our wine vendor, Kaarin Enright was on hand talking about Green Wines-Holly Creek has partnered with Parducci Wines who will donate $1.00 for every bottle sold to plant trees in fire damaged areas here in Colorado

Our sales rep, Karen Delfts from Robinson Dairy was on had with samples of organic and hormone free dairy products.

Allied Waste was on hand to talk about how Holly Creek recycles a large amount of our waste.

Coupled with all of this the residents and visitors were treated to great give-aways such as Holly Creek Metal water bottles and Christian Living Communities reusable shopping bags.

Recycle Event at Holly Creek

2010-04-03T09:11:00.000-07:00

Back by popular demand, Holly Creek is hosting an electronics recycling event. This is a great opportunity to start your spring cleaning. We hope to see you on Saturday! If you have questions, please call Holly Creek at (303)713-9004.

Holly Creek volunteers bring smiles to Haitian children

2010-03-03T15:12:00.000-08:00

The Holly Creek "Toys for God's Kids" volunteers donated a box of cars to Haiti. The photos show the smiles that the wood cars bring to the Haitian children and below is a thank you letter to our volunteers.

Hello,
My name is Chris Pate from St. Louis, MO. I had the privilege of traveling to Haiti last week to help with the recent crisis. My time was spent at the Hospital Sacre Coeur in Milot Haiti.
One of my responsibility’s was sorting thru the boxes of medications and medical supply’s as they arrived and getting them where they needed to be. To my surprise I came across a box of wooden cars. What a refreshing change of pace this was. Upon my discover I quickly located two of the resident Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace. I accompanied them to the pediatric building where they proceeded to give out the toys. As you will see the toys put a smile on many faces, mine included. I would suspect that you will receive a thank you from whom ever you donated the cars to. However, I wanted you to know from someone who witnessed the joy in person that these gifts were received and did in fact put a smile on many faces. My sincerest thanks for what you do.—Chris Pate

Staying Healthy in 2010!

2010-02-05T10:41:00.001-08:00

You are invited to attend Holly Creek's staying healthy presentations!

Discover Acupuncture
On February 17, 2010 at 1:30 p.m. Jan Ruscio, L.Ac will be presenting the history of Acupuncture and its overall usefulness in fulfilling health and well-being.

Heart Healthy Aging
On February 19, 2010 at 10:00 a.m., Dr. Michael Wasserman, M.D. who is a practicing Geriatrician and co-owner of Senior Care of Colorado, Inc. will be discussing the importance of diet, exercise, and medications that all hearts need to stay healthy as we age.

Please reserve your space at one or both of Holly Creek's presentatons by calling Heather Salazar at 720-266-5611 or by emailing hsalazar@clcmail.org.

Watch Holly Creek on 9 news Monday morning!

2010-01-09T08:19:00.000-08:00

9 News visited Holly Creek Friday morning to film the Life Moves exercise class and to interview Holly Creek resident, Ed Jeffords and our own fitness coordinator, Rhonda Wolffis. Start your week with a Good Morning from our Holly Creek residents on Wake Up Colorado at 5:55 a.m Monday, January 11th and see the entire segment between 6:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.

Medicare Series presented at Holly Creek!

2010-01-02T15:25:00.000-08:00

Please join Holly Creek for our Medicare Series in 2010! Eileen Doherty, Executive Director of the Colorado Gerontological Society, will be presenting this three part series on Medicare. She will be discussing: Changes in Medicare, healthcare reform, and assistance with prescriptions when one reaches the doughnut hole. She will also be available for questions.

Ms. Doherty has over 35 years of experience in gerontology in administration, research, training and education, and clinical practice. Among her honors include: delegate to the 2005 White House Conference on Aging; Frank Ishida Award from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2007.

Please RSVP at 720.266.5611 or by email at hsalazar@clcmail.org.

Holly Creek Veteran's featured in The Villager

2009-12-07T10:44:00.000-08:00

Holly Creek Veteran residents were featured in a special spread in The Villager commemorating Veteran's Day this past November. We hope you enjoy reading about our local heroes in "A Tribute to our Heroes".

Wine & Cheese Reception, December 3rd

2009-11-04T13:45:00.000-08:00

Holly Creek is hosting a special wine and cheese reception so you can meet and mingle with residents. They have interesting stories to tell about how they came to choose Holly Creek, and what living here is really like. This will be a casual and informative opportunity to learn about true Colorado living in one of the Denver area’s finest senior living communities.

When: Thursday, December 3, 2009
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Place: Holly Creek

Please RSVP by calling 720-266-5611 or by email to hsalazar@clcmail.org

Rescheduled Electronic Recyling Event

2009-10-30T22:12:00.000-07:00

Holly has rescheduled our electronic recycling event for today, October 30th because of the snow storm. It has been rescheduled for Wednesday, November 4th from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please call Holly Creek at 303.713.9004.

Electronics Recycle Event at Holly Creek!

2009-10-09T08:08:00.000-07:00

On October 30th, Holly Creek will be hosting an electronics recycling event that is open to everyone in the community. This is a great opportunity to dispose of your unused and broken electronics safely. If you have questions, feel free to call Holly Creek at 303-713-9004 or check iRecycleHere's website at: www.iRecycleHere.com

Holly Creek on CBS 4 News!

2009-09-05T15:39:00.000-07:00

On September 19th, the Alzheimer's Association will be hosting the 20th Anniversary of Memory Walk at City Park in Denver. Leading up to the Memory Walk, CBS 4 News will be airing a series of stories about Alzheimer's disease. On Friday, CBS 4 came to Holly Creek to interview William Brummett, the architect who designed The Meadows Memory Support neighborhood. Mr. Brummett discusses how his design benefits residents suffering from Alzheimer's so they can live comfortably and safely in a home like atmosphere and continue to have their special needs met. Please watch CBS 4 News at 5 and 6 o'clock to see Holly Creek's story this week. If you are interested in learning more about the Memory Walk, please visit the Alzheimer's Association website at www.alz.org.

Holly Creek on NBC Nightly News!

2009-07-24T10:33:00.000-07:00

Holly Creek's residents were featured on the "Making a Difference" segment on NBC Nightly news on July 15, 2009. Our retired veterans have made nearly 22,000 wood cars that have been distributed throughout the world through a program called "Toys for God's Kids". This segment shares the story of our veteran woodworkers helping our troops in Afghanistan. Our men make wood cars from scratch and for $35 a box, the cars are shipped to troops who hand out the toy cars to a boys school in Afghanistan as a goodwill gesture. This is a great story that we hope you will share with your friends and family!

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We have received many letters throughout the country because of this story. Below is one of the letters sent to our Holly Creek woodworkers.

"I saw the piece about your toy making project, and I was both touched and impressed. My beloved father, an avid woodworker, died recently and the retired military crafters made me think so poignantly of him. Please use the enclosed check to post a box of your treasures."
- Nikki, Huntington Beach, CA