Holly Creek Hosts 'Age to Perfection'

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.